Prancing poods and doods
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa D., the breeder behind Prancing poods and doods located in Rio Rancho, NM. We offer quality bred family Poodles and goldendoodles.Each puppy is hand raised to ensure a reliable temperament and cherished companionship. My breeding stock is tested for health prior to breeding to ensure we are producing healthy puppies. We love our dogs and what we do.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
My love for Poodles inspired me to share this amazing breed with the world in a responsible way. My program strives to not only produce beautiful puppies, but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Poodle will continue to thrive for generations to come.What makes your program special?
My program is unique because all of my breeding dogs are DNA and health tested for health, have excellent temperaments, and fun-loving personalities. We are dedicated to continuing our phenomenal bloodlines in an effort to provide our Poodle and doodle families with loving, healthy, and happy puppies. We truly love our puppies and know you will too!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Poodle puppies include miniature and moyen sizes. Goldendoodle puppies include miniature and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Poodle puppies include black, cream, and white. Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, black, and merle. 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 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Febuary
Went homeFemale
August
Went homeMale
March
Went homeMale
June
Went homeFemale
November
Went homeFemale
April
Went homeFemale
January
Went homeFemale
October
Went homeMale
May
Went homeFemale
July
Went homeMale
September
Went homeMale
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 $1,100 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price (poodles) vaccination records, food, toys, a leash, collar, and more! The deposit may be refunded depending on the situation.”
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
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- 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 Rio Rancho, NM
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albuquerque Sunport
More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Prancing poods and doods 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
All breeds
Goldendoodle
Poodle
Max, dad
Goldendoodle
About Max
Max is 15 lbs of pure sweetness. Loves to.play fetch and loves his family. He is a f1b goldendoodle 2nd generation.
Oreo, dad
Poodle
About Oreo
Smart loving miniature. Great medical dog. He is non fading black gene has very pretty children. Carrie's phantom.
Kris, mom
Poodle
About Kris
39 lb girl. White. 90 percent parti background. Silver and white Black n white, cream and white.
Parent health testing
Goldendoodle
Miniature Poodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Prancing poods and doods 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 Goldendoodles.
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).
