Poodles of New England
- New Britain, CT
- Responds within a day
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.
Orange
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
Dark Blue
Went homeMale
pink
Went homeFemale
Light Blue
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Prince Charming
Went homeMale
Princess Cinderella
Went homeFemale
Princess Belle
Went homeFemale
Princess Moana
Went homeFemale
Princess Rapunzel
Went homeFemale
Princess Jasmine
Went homeFemale
Sparkle
Went homeFemale
Patriot
Went homeMale
Star
Went homeFemale
Rocket
Went homeMale
Justice
Went homeFemale
Glory
Went homeFemale
Liberty
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 between $1,500 - $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.
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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 almost 2 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
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
Melissa S.
Program update on 03 Oct. •Just one little girl left and ready for her forever family! Doing good on her potty training and completely crate trained!
Melissa S.
Program update on 02 Sept. •Sparkle is 8 weeks and the last puppy of our litter looking for her forever home. She is so smart and sweet! 😍
Melissa S.
Program update on 23 Aug. •…The puppies saw the vet last week and were given clean bills of health along with their first shot. Just a couple puppies still looking for their forever families! Less than one week until they can go to their forever homes!
Parent dogs
Parti, mom
Poodle
About Parti
Meet Parti – Our Loving Mama Parti is our calm, intelligent, and affectionate AKC-registered Standard Poodle. She lives in our home as a cherished member of the family—not in a kennel—and enjoys a quiet, relaxed life by our side. Her gentle nature, impressive intelligence, and beautiful markings make her a joy to be around and a wonderful mother. We are a small, hands-on breeder with just two beloved poodles in our home. We focus on raising one litter each year, allowing us to give every puppy the time, care, and socialization they need from day one. Parti’s exceptional temperament and strong lineage make her litters something truly special. Parti has had genetic testing.
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.
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.
