Mel's Wags & Kisses

Melba W.

Breeder of Poodles, Chihuahuas, and Companion Crosses

  • Emory, TX
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Melba W., the breeder behind Mel's Wags & Kisses located in Emory, TX. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable puppies and connect loving families with their new best friends! Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be!

Q. & A. with Melba

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started in 2001 to help occupy my time. I worked a full time job but am not one for sitting in front of a TV. I was raised with dogs, horses and many types of animals. I have a passion to provide healthy, well socialized life long companions to responsible people seeking the same.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am a very small breeder. My puppies are raised in my home hearing normal everyday sounds like the TV, Vacuum, my friends playing dominos twice a week and my Grandson that I am raising. It makes a difference versus being in an outside building hearing only Dog noises. They are picked up and loved on daily.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies are toy size. Companion Cross puppies are small size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Chihuahua puppies have long coats. Companion Cross puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our Poodle puppies include black, brown, parti, and brindle. Chihuahua puppies include blue merle and black and tan. Companion Cross puppies include black and black 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.

Getting a puppy from Melba

Melba 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 $100 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"My price includes APRI or AKC puppy registration papers, 2 sets of Vaccines, a well puppy check with a Vet letter before going home, a One year Written Health Guarantee against death from a genetic defect, puppy food and I will drive 2 hours to meet at no cost. My deposits are non-refundable should you change your mind but is refundable if there is a health issue with the puppy."

Contract & health guarantee

Melba 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 Melba 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 Melba 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Emory, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tyler Pounds Airport

Flexible meeting point

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

More about Melba

  • Melba has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Melba was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Melba is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Mel's Wags & Kisses 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

All breeds

Chihuahua

Poodle

Companion Cross

Parent health testing

Companion Cross

Toy Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Mel's Wags & Kisses 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 Companion Crosses.

  • 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 Melba to bring home their puppies.

  • Bill M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Melba made the process fun and exciting, she really cares about her dogs and there well being, we are so grateful to her for blessing us with Annabelle

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    Eileen A.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2023

    Wonderful personalized service. Great updates on puppy's progress, photos etc. Also very rapid response to communications.

    Helen A.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2023

    Mel's Wags & Kisses were so attentive and so very kind in our transaction with our precious new puppy. They saw to every detail from beginning to the day he came home with us. We are so grateful to have found them on Good Dog!

  • Rania N.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    We just love our new puppy so much. The experience with Melba was great from start to finish. I live in California and she helped me to get my puppy a flight nanny and made sure she was in good hands until I picked her up from the airport. Melba was sweet, kind and professional. I can’t wait for her pups to have another litter so I can adopt another one of her babies. Thank you Melba! You are appreciated and recommended by me 100%.

    Sandra M.

    Verified owner · May 2023

    Breeder was great to work with. Very good communication and flexibility. Puppy was perfectly described and cared for prior to purchase. We plan to use her in the future.

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