Royal Baez Basset

Melissa B.

Breeder of Basset Hounds and Shih Tzus

  • Sidney, NE
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa B., the breeder behind Royal Baez Basset located in Sidney, NE. We raise standout Basset Hounds—healthy, well-structured, and full of personality. With 20+ years of breeding experience, we prioritize temperament, early socialization, and lifelong support. Our puppies are raised in our home with love, not in kennels. If you’re looking for quality, you’ve found it.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I fell in love with Basset Hounds at eight years old—the long ears, soulful eyes, and charm stole my heart. I knew I’d have one someday. And I did. Breeding isn’t just a passion—it’s a promise. My puppies are raised in my home with love, not in kennels. I focus on health, structure, and temperament. When you choose Royal Baez Bassets, you’re not just getting a dog—you’re gaining family.

  • What makes your program special?

    What makes Royal Baez Bassets special is our commitment to health, structure, and honesty. Our dogs are home-raised, fully health tested, and never bred before age two. We retire by five, socialize daily, and stay connected for life. Nothing is hidden. Nothing is rushed. We don’t compromise our standards—ever.

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

    Our Basset Hound puppies include black and white, blue and white, white black and red, tan and white, black tan and white, red and white, mahogany and white, and lemon and white. Shih Tzu puppies include chocolate and tan, chocolate, black and tan, black, liver, liver and white, blue and white, black white and silver, black gold and white, black gold and silver, and black and white. 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies are priced $2,500–$3,000, based on structure and markings. Price is non-negotiable and due in full at pickup. Puppies come with AKC Limited Registration. A contract is emailed after deposit. A $400 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy. It applies to the final price and secures your pick order. If you do not move forward, the deposit is forfeited.”

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
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • 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 Sidney, NE

4901 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

5026 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • 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’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Royal Baez Basset 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

Excellent level

Royal Baez Basset 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 Basset Hounds.

  • Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Lafora Disease (LD), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type, Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO)

    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.

  • Eric S.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Today we were blessed to add a new member to the family, Bella! Melissa made this whole experience wonderful! She kept me up to date on Bella’s progress as she grew, especially with pictures and videos they were amazing! She answered every question I had right away. If you are looking for a new member of the family I highly recommended working with Melissa!

    Laurie P.

    Verified owner · July 2023

    It was great working with Melissa! She answered all my questions and helped me through the process! Easy picking up our new baby Miracle Molly! Will definitely go through her again in the future! 🤗

  • JR

    JR R.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2023

    Being a Basset mom is truly a blessing. And that happens to go double for me! A year ago, I was in the midst of an extended search for two Basset pups to welcome home. In that moment when the pics of two particular pups on Melissa’s breeder page caught my eye, I knew I had arrived in the right place at the right time. A quick inquiry on my part and an almost instant reply back from Melissa led to a phone call in which she provided lots of details and personal anecdotes about the two pups who had stolen my heart in an instant. Melissa’s generous insights into their individual personalities and interactions only served to confirm for me that not only had I found ‘my girls’, but that I had found a breeder in whom I could place my complete trust and confidence. From that conversation, and over the course of the many texts, pics and ’pupdates’ that followed right up until the day arrived that I could finally bring them home, it was clear to me how much Melissa cared about all of her puppies and their potential new homes, just as I believe she understood how much this opportunity to have ‘Judy’ and ‘Linda’ (their litter names) become a part of my family meant to me. Happy, healthy and so completely everything I could ever have hoped for personality and otherwise, SweetBay and Sassafras (their forever names) bring me new levels of joy each and every day. These two — my girlies! — completely own my heart. And I couldn’t be more grateful to Melissa for her essential role in helping to make this dream of mine come true.

    Carrie R.

    Verified owner · June 2023

    Wonderful experience! Pictures every week and videos. We are so happy with our puppy!

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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.

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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.

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