I'm Melissa H., the breeder behind Missy Lu Lap Puppies located in Grove City, OH. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on intelligence and health. We provide our families with a healthy loving family pet. We devote our time, energy, and efforts to each litter making sure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
We want to give back to the breed by breeding our dogs to be healthy, happy, and make sure they go to loving homes.
What makes your program special?
We are lifelong animal enthusiasts. Our passion is poured into every aspect of our breeding program.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $2,750 - $4,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes AKC Registration, deworming, up to date on vaccinations, Health guarantees, well socialized puppies 🐶. $250 fee is to reserve your fur baby. If we decide the puppy is not a good fit for you I will refund the deposit at a prorated amount.”
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.
Missy Lu Lap Puppies 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
Lulu, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lulu
Lulu is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Shug, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Shug
Shug is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Honey, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Honey
Honey is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Doodle, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Doodle
Doodle is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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.
Pixie, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Pixie
Pixie is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Martini, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Martini
Martini is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Bear, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Bear
Bear is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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.
Uploaded health tests
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository.
Maze, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Maze
Maze is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him part of their program. Melissa 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.
Buddy, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Buddy
Buddy is a 3.5 pound Parti Yorkie
Lola, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lola
Lola is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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
Excellent level
Missy Lu Lap Puppies 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 Yorkshire 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.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Full Embark 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.
Steven L.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
My experience with Melissa was very impressive. She was very timely with her response and was helpful with every step of the transaction. It was evident she takes pride in making sure she has the healthiest litters of Yorkshire Terriers available. We have had our bundle of energy, Margot, for two and a half weeks and couldn't be happier with our newest family member! Margot had her first checkup and 2nd in the series of DHPP vaccinations this week, and her examination results were extremely positive.
Margot is very well adjusted, extremely smart and has settled into her new home without any difficulty. To me, that is a sign of good breeding and a positive reflection on Melissa.
TB
TRACEY B.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
This was a wonderful experience for me and my family. We love our puppy and Melissa made the transition so smooth. I would highly recommend her.
Gail C.
Verified owner · Dec. 2023
We are beyond ourselves we got the perfect puppy from Issa Lu Lap puppies. Our baby Tango is doing so awesome. Melissa has been wonderful and our experience was fantastic.
Anne K.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
I knew when I first talked to Melissa that she loved and cared for her puppies in a way that made me feel confident and comfortable. I love my new little guy and am so happy to have him as a part of our family.
KM
Kelley M.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
We were skeptical of purchasing a puppy online but Melissa was very responsive and helpful. She made the experience easy and we are so happy with our new little guy. We are so grateful we found Good Dog.
AF
Angela F.
Verified owner · Jan. 2023
+4
Melissa was great with making sure I was kept informed of the process for our little girl. She us such a sweet well socialized little girl, and as a bonus was puppy pad trained when we got her.
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.