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Orchid Isle Toy Poodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa E., the breeder behind Orchid Isle Toy Poodles located in Kailua Kona, HI. We are responsible breeders who are passionate about our dogs! They’re central to our lives, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We enjoy participating in conformation and obedience and working events and staying involved in the breed.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
Grandmother showed and bred Champion Toy Poodles in Pennsylvania for over 45 years.What makes your program special?
3rd generation breeder that truly breeds for the LOVE ,BEAUTY HEALTH and INTELLIGENCE of the AKC Toy Poodle.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot, black, blue, brown, cafe au lait, cream, and red. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are placed in PET HOMES only with required spay and neuter contracts. All puppies go home with Health Guarantee/Contract, blanket, toys, Nutrical, 2 sets shots 4 dewormings, Vet Health Check and Microchipped.Prices range from 3500-5000 . Puppies prices vary depending on size, sex, coloring and titles earned by parents.”
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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kailua Kona, HI
4772 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ellison Onizuka Kona Airport at Keahole
4771 miles away
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More about Melissa
Club memberships
Melissa is a member of The Poodle Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Agility Trial Trainer, Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
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 is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Orchid Isle Toy 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
Melissa E.
Program update on 25 Oct. •Breeding Now and Litter DUE End Dec/Beg. Jan.
Melissa E.
Litter update on 28 June •CONFIRMED ULTRASOUND Wren X Giddy Litter
Giddy AKC Champion pic and Wren's litter
Melissa E.
Program update on 21 June •CONFIRMED PREGNANCY DUE MID JULY 2025
Parent dogs
Primus, dad
Poodle
About Primus
Completed AKC Confirmation Championship in Record time, in just 2 1/2 weeks!!!!!!
Wren, mom
Poodle
About Wren
Wren is a gorgeous Brown Toy Poodle that holds AKC Confirmation Championship and Obedience Titles. She has been OFA eyes clear and Patellas clear and Embark Genetic Health Tested. She stands 10 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs 5.2 lbs. She has a wonderful personality and loves to just sit on your lap and get "loves and attention."
Peaches, mom
Poodle
About Peaches
daughter of Giddy and Dorothy
Nani, mom
Poodle
About Nani
Nani is absolutely gorgeous girl and Silver in coloring. Her parents are Wren X Giddy , both AKC Confirmation Champions and both have ALC Obedience Titles. We are very excited to have our gorgeous little silver girl and can't wait to see how she does in the Ring and Whelping box.
Wren, mom
Poodle
About Wren
Completed AKC Confirmation championship in puppy class at 9 months of age! She also has completed her CGC and TKN AKC Obedience titles . Wren also has her OFA Eyes Clear and Patella Good and is Embark Genetic Health Tested .
Giddy AKC Champion pic, dad
Poodle
About Giddy AKC Champion pic
AKC Champion, UKC and International Champion. He also has his CGC and TKN obedience titles. He has his OFA for eyes and patellas.
Jezebel-Retired, mom
Poodle
About Jezebel-Retired
International Champion and also CGC and TKN obedience titles. She also has her Embark genetic health testing , OFA patellas and eyes completed.
Dorothy, mom
Poodle
About Dorothy
Dorothy is a female Poodle. 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.
Giddy, dad
Poodle
About Giddy
Giddy is a male Poodle. 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.
Prada, mom
Poodle
About Prada
Prada is a female Poodle. 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.
Ruby, mom
Poodle
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Poodle. 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.
Scarlett, mom
Poodle
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a female Poodle. 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.
Stormy, dad
Poodle
About Stormy
Stormy is a male Poodle. 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Orchid Isle Toy 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 Toy Poodles.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Full Embark Panel, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, 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).
