I'm MaryEllen F., the breeder behind Mellies Miniature Poodles located in Rochester, NY. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. Our puppies also receive early neurological stimulation to help prepare them for social life with their new families.
Q. & A. with MaryEllen
Why did you start breeding?
Many friends and family members have asked us if we would consider breeding our dogs because of how beautiful and well behaved they have been. We decided to take the plunge and we haven’t regretted it.We are amazed at each new litter that we have. We love to watch them grow and we help them on their way to being well socialized puppies for their new families.
What makes your program special?
I think our breeding program is special because all of our family helps out and we truly do have them right in our living area in our home. We take special care with the moms and pups.Each pup is held and worked with ENS, and TLC daily basis.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brown, cafe au lait, red, and white. 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.
Aspen
Went home
Male
Ash
Went home
Male
Cedar
Went home
Male
Oakley
Went home
Female
Lark
Reserved
Female
Canyon
Reserved
Male
River
Reserved
Male
Willow
Reserved
Female
Flint
Reserved
Male
Cream boy
Reserved
Male
Tan boy
Reserved
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from MaryEllen
MaryEllen 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes vet examination, shots,deworming,and health guarantee.
. A 200 dollar deposit is required to hold your choice of puppy. This will be applied to the full price which will be applied to the balance at pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
MaryEllen 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 MaryEllen 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 MaryEllen directly.
Mellies Miniature Poodles 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
Cinder, mom
Poodle
About Cinder
Cinder is an amazingly sweet tempered dog. She loves people and children alike. She gets along very well with other dogs. I have had many people ask me if they could take her home!!
She has been genetically tested with Base Paws Genetic tests and is clear for 30 different inherited diseases.
Suki, mom
Poodle
About Suki
Suki is a relatively calm dog. She is like our little princess. She did great with birthing her first litter and is awesome with her little ones. She has been great around young and old people alike.
Height 10 inches from floor to shoulder
Weight 7lbs
Ranger, dad
Poodle
About Ranger
Ranger is a playful,sweet,obedient little guy. He loves attention and pleasing people. Ranger DNA is clear for over 30 hereditary diseases and is AKC registered.We are happy to present him as a beautiful sire.
Height 10 inches
Weight 10lbs
Rosie, mom
Poodle
About Rosie
Rosie is very gentle in nature and loves to play with her girl friends.
She also loves attention,and playing fetch. Height 15 inches from floor to shoulder. Weight 12 pounds.
Rosie is AKC registered and has had genetic testing and is clear for 30 different genetic disorders.
Diggs, dad
Poodle
About Diggs
Diggs is a very sweet boy. He loves his people and really loves to go in his crate to sleep at night. He actually knows when 8:30 pm is and kisses all good night.
Diggs has been genetically tested by Emark to be clear of over 30 hereditary diseases.
Bear, dad
Poodle
About Bear
Bear has an excellent temperament and adores his family especially the children.
He loves playing and is great with other dogs.
Bear is genetically tested with Wisdom Panel and is 100percent miniature poodle. He is clear for 30 hereditary diseases.
Bindy, mom
Poodle
About Bindy
Miniature poodle light brown . 10 inches from floor to shoulder. 9-10 lbs.
Brandy, mom
Poodle
About Brandy
Brandy is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, MaryEllen decided to make her part of their program. MaryEllen 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Mellies Miniature Poodles 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 Miniature Poodles.
Animal Genetics 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).