Melissa's Paw Impressions
- Augusta, GA
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Dark Chocolate-Tan Yorkie Boy
6 weeks old · Male
Chocolate Parti
6 weeks old · Male
Green Collar
10 weeks old · Male
Purple Collar
10 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa H., the breeder behind Melissa's Paw Impressions located in Augusta, GA. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Melissa
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver, chocolate, tan and white, chocolate and tan, parti, and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
LEO
Went homeMale
Ivory
Went homeMale
Taco
Went homeMale
Winter
Went homeMale
Reia
Went homeFemale
Kiana
Went homeFemale
Light green, now yellow Collar
Went homeMale
White, now Red Collar
Went homeMale
Blue Collar, now Orange Collar
Went homeMale
Nicolas
Went homeMale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Light Purple
Went homeMale
Sable and Tan Parti
Went homeFemale
Sable Merle
Went homeMale
Black and Tan
Went homeFemale
Black and Tan Parti
Went homeMale
Parti
Went homeMale
Traditional
Went homeMale
Chocolate
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Melissa partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“The price guarantee one year health contract , up to date deworming's, one to two sets of puppy shots, a gift bag. You have the option to add registration papers for an added fee. A minimum deposit of 825.00 is required to hold puppy, in some cases it could be half of the amount of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Melissa offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Melissa directly.
You’re protected
on Good Dog
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What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Augusta, GA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Augusta Airport (Bush Field)
More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Melissa's Paw Impressions meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
- MH
Melissa H.
Litter update on 31 Aug •5 weeks old, 2 adorable boys!!!
Gizmo and Misa's litter
- MH
Melissa H.
Litter update on 27 Aug •…We will be at MoSH PiT Plaza this Saturday the 29th, from 2 to 5. Come see these cuties in person and maybe take home a new family member!!! Will have their bags packed just in case. Location 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Martinez, Ga.
Kalada and Sugar's litter
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Melissa H.
Litter update on 21 Aug •They are ready to go now.
Kalada and Sugar's litter
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Melissa H.
Litter update on 16 Aug •These cuties will be 4 weeks this Tuesday!! Look how small they are still.
Gizmo and Misa's litter
- MH
Melissa H.
Program update on 16 Aug •These cuties will be 4 weeks on Tuesday!!! Look how small they are!!
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Melissa H.
Litter update on 13 Aug •These babies are 3 weeks old, pictures from current to birth!!!
Gizmo and Misa's litter
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Melissa H.
Litter update on 11 Aug •They are learning their voices lol. Will be 7 weeks on Wednesday. They are strictly on puppy food now.
Kalada and Sugar's litter
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Melissa H.
Litter update on 09 Aug •They are 6 weeks old now, personalities starting to show 🥰
Kalada and Sugar's litter
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Melissa H.
Litter update on 30 July •These cuties are a week old.
Gizmo and Misa's litter
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Melissa H.
Litter update on 30 July •These cuties are 5 weeks old today. They get cutie each day and playing so good.
Kalada and Sugar's litter
Parent dogs
Gizmo, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Gizmo
Gizmo is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Godiva, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Godiva
She's compact body, short legs and has beautiful hair. She's sweet tempered and laid back.
Tino, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Tino
Tino is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Victoria, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Victoria
She's actually a Black & Tan Parti. Great personality and demeanor.
Parent health testing
Great level
Melissa's Paw Impressions reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Yorkshire Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
