Poodles of New England

Melissa S.

Breeder of Poodles

  • New Britain, CT ·
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Available puppies

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11 weeks old · Male

Argentina

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11 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa S., the breeder behind Poodles of New England located in New Britain, CT. Our names are Sherwin and Melissa and for over twenty years, we have been a part of a breeding family. Melissa’s family has bred Labrador Retrievers for twenty-three years. For a few years early on in our marriage we also bred Labradors. However, after learning our son was allergic to dog dander we stopped. So here we are now in love with dogs who have hair instead of fur. We have always been big believers in making litters of puppies part of our family. We love on them until we can find them the perfect forever home. We are located in Central Connecticut.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Melissa's family has bred Labrador Retrievers for over twenty years.

  • What makes your program special?

    We have one litter a year. We have two females and one male dog that live with us year-round and are a part of our family. Our puppies are part of our family until we find them the perfect forever home.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are standard size. Sizes 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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Melissa partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they are old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities — typically around 6-7 weeks.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,750 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes AKC limited registration, the first round of shots at their second vet visit, and deworming. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your puppy.”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in New Britain, CT

307 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bradley Airport

321 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Melissa’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Poodles of New England 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Poodles of New England 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 Standard Poodles.

  • 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 Melissa to bring home their puppies.

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    Dianne M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

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    We've been home 2 weeks with our little girl Belgium. Her name is now Sunshine Belgium Waffles, otherwise known as Sunny Waffles! She is 11 weeks old and she is a gem of a pup! Melissa was extremely patient with us as we did not go into this process without much thought. We were pet free for 10 years and if we were going into this life change again, our pup had to be just right! I put months into our search and settled on Melissa's breeding program. She entertained several questions and was always responsive! Since picking Sunshine up we have settled in nicely and are doing great! Our Veterinarian has been highly complimentary of Sunny overall! Her staff are impressed with her demeanor and nonchalance with all things Vet related. We feel extremely lucky to have found Melissa and her puppies! If you are thinking of bringing home a new family member please do not hesitate to! I did all the research for you! We look forward to years of joy with our little girl! Warmly, Dianne

    Chris B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Melissa was quick to respond to my messages. She was helpful and patient with any questions that I had.

  • Laurel K.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Melissa was so easy to work with and we couldn't be happier with our pup! She was communicative, honest, and thoughtful throughout. I had a great feeling from our first call, and she really followed through the entire time including during the pregnancy, answering all of my questions and making sure it was the right fit. Our puppy has acclimated very well to being at home and clearly was socialized and taken care of well. She's just been a joy and I'm very thankful to Poodles of New England.

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