Mellies Miniature Poodles
- Rochester, NY ·
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Upcoming litters
Expected Poodle litter
Due July 2026
Meet the breeder
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. Our goal is to place well bred healthy, well tempered puppies into loving families.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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ash
Went homeFemale
Cole
Went homeMale
Ivy
Went homeFemale
Clay
Went homeMale
Sofie
Went homeFemale
Sadie
Went homeFemale
Casper
Went homeMale
Bambi
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Tulip
Went homeFemale
Bud
Went homeMale
Cosmos
Went homeMale
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, 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.
MaryEllen partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“At six weeks of age families will choose their puppies from the order in which their deposits were placed.If a family is not satisfied with the pick they receive the deposit can be transferred to a future litter at Mellie’s Miniature Poodles. Photos and videos will be sent each week of all the puppies up until six weeks as individual families will pick according to place of deposit. At 7-8 weeks families will receive individual photos and videos of only their puppy.”
Price
“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.
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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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from MaryEllen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rochester, NY
282 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rochester Airport
282 miles away
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Meet in Syracuse, NY
285 miles away
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More about MaryEllen
MaryEllen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
MaryEllen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
MaryEllen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
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
Litter and program updates
MaryEllen F.
Litter update on 14 Apr •…Our beautiful babies are progressing very well with learning to be socialized with people and noises of every day life.They love to be cuddled and pet. We enjoy watching them romp and play together.
Scout and Cocoa's litter
Parent dogs
Hunter, dad
Poodle
About Hunter
Hunter is a very sweet boy with a great temperament. He loves his people! Hunter enjoys walks, playing with toys and hanging out on the porch. He is DNA tested through Embark and is clear for over 200 hereditary diseases. He is 100% miniature poodle.🐩
Maddy, mom
Poodle
About Maddy
Maddy is a gentle loving companion. She is calm, quiet and gentle. Maddy is AKC registered and has DNA testing through Wisdom Panel. She is a great mama too!Maddy is 💯 percent Miniature Poodle.
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 230 hereditary diseases.
Cocoa, mom
Poodle
About Cocoa
Cocoa is NOT 100 percent miniature poodle per DNA testing but 85 percent miniature Poodle. She has a small amount of chocolate Retriever and a small amount of Bichon in her DNA.We purposely bred her with our sire Scout who is 100 percent miniature Poodle. Therefore the puppies in this litter would be 92 percent miniature Poodle. Her DNA is clear for 208 genetic markers that they tested for on Wisdom Panel. That being said, Cocoa is a very sweet lovable small (6 lbs)miniature poodle. She stands 10 inches from floor to shoulder.She has brown coloring in her DNA. She loves to retrieve balls and carry around small toys. She is calm and gentle yet she is spunky when playing with other dogs. This will be Cocoa’s first litter.
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. Cinder stands 12 inches from floor to shoulder and weighs 11.8 lbs.
Scout, dad
Poodle
About Scout
Scout is a very loving and gentle little man. He loves people and is great with children. He loves to play and take walks. He is calm in nature. Scout is about 9-10lbs and stands at 10 inches from floor to shoulder. He is clear for any genetic diseases as per Wisdom Panel DNA results.
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.
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
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.
DNA Profile
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with MaryEllen to bring home their puppies.
Crystal D.
Verified owner · June 2026
Getting my puppy Sawyer, (originally Coal) from MaryEllen was an absolute dream. MaryEllen was very communicative about how Sawyer was doing and provided everything I needed for Sawyer's first vet visit. I appreciated the entire process. It was so smooth and effortless, I 100% recommend MaryEllen if you're interested in getting a poodle!
Dalia P.
Verified owner · May 2026
We got June (Ash) two weeks ago from Mary Ellen and she’s absolutely precious! The most curious, smart and confident little addition to our family. She adjusted so well to being away from her home in these first two weeks. We’re so excited to see her continue to grow up. We appreciated the regular updates (photos and videos) and communication we received from Mary Ellen so much, it made the wait so much better.
Asia S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
+8Mary Ellen is a wonderful breeder and we cannot be more grateful for our puppy Boston (aka Cream boy)! She was very responsive, answering questions, guiding us through the adoption steps. She sent the pictures of our growing boy on a weekly basis! It was truly precious to see those pictures, how the puppy develops his personality day by day. When we came to pick up Boston, she gave us a complimentary package with the kibble, blanket and a toy, which has become his favorite :) Our puppy is cheerful and full of interest to explore the world. He doesn’t have a crate, but adjusted to a new home and routine pretty well. We were amazed to see that he is already potty trained! This is a big help from Mary Ellen. Boston is such a good boy and he is so much loved!
Arial M.
Verified owner · May 2026
She is a great breeder. She’s very organized and communicative. My puppy is happy, rambunctious and healthy!
Krista S.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
+5Maryellen was great! She answered all my questions. I would definitely get another puppy from her. We are loving our cooper boy!
Drew M.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
MaryEllen was amazing during this entire process. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and knowledgeable breeder. We are so happy with our new addition to our family!
