Melkev's Bullmastiffs and Boston Terriers

Melinda A.

Breeder of Boston Terriers and Bullmastiffs

  • Louisville, KY
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Melinda A., the breeder behind Melkev's Bullmastiffs and Boston Terriers located in Louisville, KY. Showing and breeding Bullmastiffs (and now Boston's), is my hobby, and one I am very serious about. I love showing. I have owner/handled all of my dogs to their AKC championships. I consider myself a preservation breeder, as my goal is to maintain the integrity of each breed as the standards state.

Q. & A. with Melinda

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I always knew I wanted to show dogs and breed. I researched and called many breeders for about 2 years before I got my first show dog and then bred my first litter a few years later.

  • What makes your program special?

    I breed for type and temperament. I am known for dogs with solid temperaments with working ability. Many of my dogs do agility, scent work, rally, and obedience. I love showing in conformation and have produced many champions and group placers over the years.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Boston Terrier puppies include black brindle and white, seal brindle and white, seal and white, brindle and white, and black and white. Bullmastiff puppies include red fawn brindle, red brindle, red, and fawn brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Getting a puppy from Melinda

Melinda has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $0 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Please contact me via email for pricing information and puppy info Melkevs@gmail.com. I do not take deposits.”

Contract & health guarantee

Melinda 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 Melinda 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 Melinda directly.

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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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melinda.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Louisville, KY

450 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)

450 miles away

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More about Melinda

  • Club memberships

    Melinda is a member of American Bullmastiff Association.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Melinda has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Melinda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Melinda’s links

Melinda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Melkev's Bullmastiffs and Boston Terriers 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Boston Terrier

Bullmastiff

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Melkev's Bullmastiffs and Boston Terriers 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 Boston Terriers.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, 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 (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.

  • Spine (OFA, FCI), Brucellosis, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.