Mel's LowRider Ranch

Melissa B.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Centerville, GA

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa B., the breeder behind Mel's LowRider Ranch located in Centerville, GA. All of our dogs live in our home as family members and we spend lots of quality time with them as well as all the puppies born. I only breed my females 5 times as long as they do well. I feed them high quality food and keep them up to date with veterinary care.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I wanted to be able to share high quality sweet healthy puppies with others. This specific breed is absolutely amazing.

  • What makes your program special?

    I use several techniques from the puppy culture program. I expose them to as many different sounds and textures as possible and I start playing with them as soon as they are mobile. I hold and love on them every day from birth.

  • 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 types in your program?

    Our puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our puppies include piebald, cream, red, chocolate, black and cream, and black 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.

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 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 $300 deposit and between $1,100 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"This price includes AKC registration papers, 1st round of vaccinations, a small toy, bone and a blanket. Our prices vary based on coat color and pattern. Creams, piebalds& dapples are more than colors such as blk & tan or red. The deposit is refundable until the chosen pup is 4 weeks old."

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.

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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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Centerville, GA

4626 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

4605 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Melissa can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Melissa

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Melissa’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Mel's LowRider Ranch 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Mel's LowRider Ranch 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 Dachshunds.

  • Cone-Rod Dystrophy (crd4), Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (crd1), American Staffordshire Terrier Type, Animal Genetics Panel, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Melissa to bring home their puppies.

  • Nicolette B.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Melissa was amazing from the beginning! She was there to answer any questions we had right away. She continues to help us if we need it as well. She sent several updates of our pup, it was an incredible experience all around!

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    Candina W.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    I had a great experience buying my puppy from Mel’s LowRider Ranch. She was well taken care of and we had a great health report from the vet. I will definitely buy from Melissa again!

    Mary B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Melissa was very informative and helpful as we welcomed our new family member! It is evident she truly cares about her dogs and the breed.

  • Lucy S.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Mellisa was great to work with to get my pup. She was so responsive and gave me regular updates. He is such an angel and you can tell he was so loved before he came home to me too!

    Kyra F.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Melissa was responsive, I could tell she cared for the puppies.

    Eve C.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    I chose Sigi from a host of dachshund pups after seeing her parents and talking at length to Melissa. I loved the fact that she had been raised in a home and exposed to so much. She’s a very confident little girl, afraid of nothing! She did test positive for a parasite on her first check, but it was corrected with one dose. Florida has stricter requirements for puppy sales, but this was not a deal breaker. She’s a spirited handful at 5 months, just like a dachshund should be. And nobody can resist petting this friendly pup.

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