Monarch Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa S., the breeder behind Monarch Labradors located in Manheim, PA. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Melissa
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. 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.
Green Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Turquoise Collar Male
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Punkin
Went homeFemale
Yellow Male
Went homeMale
Chocolate Male No Collar
Went homeMale
Chocolate Male Purple Collar
Went homeMale
Black Male
Went homeMale
Chocolate Female
Went homeFemale
Chocolate Female Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow Female
Went homeFemale
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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC Limited Registration Pedigree Parents That Have all Necessary Health Checks Health Examination by a Licensed Veterinarian Health Guarantee Age-Appropriate Vaccinations Age-Appropriate Deworming Small Bag of Purina ProPlan Food Blanket with the Scent of Their Mother and Littermates Puppy Care Pack Life-Long Breeder Support.”
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
- 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
- Microchip
- 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 Melissa.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Manheim, PA
Meet at BWI airport
Meet at PHL airport
Meet at MDT airport
More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Monarch Labradors 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
Maple, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maple
Maple is a beautiful, sweet girl who loves being with her people. She has passed all of her OFA clearances and has been DNA tested.
River, mom
Labrador Retriever
About River
River is a female Labrador Retriever. 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.
Tulo, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tulo
Tulo is a female Labrador Retriever. 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
Monarch Labradors 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 Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
