Pandora

Melissa A.

Breeder of Poodles and Chow Chow

  • Huntsville, AL
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa A., the breeder behind Pandora located in Huntsville, AL. My dogs are bred with health, temperament, and structural soundness in mind. We test our breeding dogs for health through OFA and also use the Puppy Culture program for training; tailoring it to maximize the potential of each puppy to be a physically and mentally sound, confident dog that is ready for wherever life takes you!

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have always loved dogs, but took it for granted that good sociable go-anywhere dogs would be as easy to find as when I was a child. After my last rescued Chow passed away in 2014, I had a very difficult time finding a new Chow Chow. I observed that the average quantity and quality of breeders and their dogs was low, with only a few standouts. This inspired me to learn about breeding and establish my own responsible breeding program. The rest is history!

  • What makes your program special?

    I select my breeding dogs based on health, longevity, athleticism, structure, and proper breed temperament. My program is an effort to preserve and protect the breed while bringing physically and mentally sound puppies into people's lives as companions and performance dogs. I utilize modern DNA testing, OFA testing, and the Puppy Culture raising curriculum to help further my goals. I work with passion, heart, integrity, and truly want what's best for dogs and people for generations to come!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our Poodle puppies include black, blue, and silver. 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 $600 non-refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $2,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“My pricing includes multiple vet visits and testing, first rounds of vaccines, AKC and UKC registration, puppy pack, microchipping, and more! Our deposit guarantees your opportunity to be selected to take home one of our wonderful puppies. We do not accept deposits prior to pups being born at this time.”

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Huntsville, AL

4642 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Huntsville Airport (Carl T. Jones Field)

4649 miles away

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Meet in Chattanooga, TN

4571 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Melissa’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Pandora 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

Chow Chow

Standard Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Pandora 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 Chow Chow.

  • 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.

  • 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 (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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    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

    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.

  • Meagon M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    We had an amazing experience with Melissa! From the very beginning she communicated clearly and promptly, always keeping us in the loop. We loved having live camera access to watch our puppy grow and develop before coming home — it made the wait so special. She also went above and beyond in starting early training and socialization. By the time we picked up Ozzi, he already had a wonderful foundation, was comfortable with his crate, and was well on his way to being potty trained. It’s clear she truly cares about her puppies and the families they go to. We’re so grateful for the care and dedication she put into Ozzi’s first weeks — it’s made the transition into our home so much smoother. Highly recommend!

  • Lisa P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Melissa was great to work with! She gave regular updates from the time we put down a deposit until our scheduled pick up day (after our pup reached 8 weeks old). The pick up went well and Melissa had everything ready to go. We have had our new puppy for about a week now and things are going well. I can tell that she had been working with him on impulse control and pottying outside. Thanks Melissa!

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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.