


I'm Melanie H., the breeder behind Sunshine Deckers located in Gonzales, TX. Our program is focused on producing puppies that are healthy, well-structured, and have outstanding temperaments. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pep
Male
Pop
Male
Pete
Male
Piper
Female
Pat
Male
Pip
Male
Boy 7
Male
Boy 5
Male
Boy 1
Male
Boy 4
Male
Boy 6
Male
Boy 3
Male
Boy 2
Male
Dundee
Male
Sue
Female
Ava
Female
Ivy
Female
Croc
Male
Mia
Female
Spock
Male
McCoy
Male
Scotty
Male
Beverly
Female
Troi
Female
Kirk
Male
Seven
Female
Janeway
Female
Joe
Male
Bill
Male
Bob
Male
Don
Male
Jon
Male
Kim
Female
Joy
Female
Reba
Female
Melanie 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.

Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melanie.
Meet in Gonzales, TX
5329 miles away
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Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
5299 miles away
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Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melanie’s links
Sunshine Deckers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Rat Terrier
About Poppy
Poppy is a fun-loving adventurous girl. She loves snuggling and hunting.
Rat Terrier
About Sam
Sam is a sweet companion and a great hunter.
Rat Terrier
About Chili
Chili is a sweetheart. She loves people and she likes to play. She is a good hunter and is always up for a varmint hunt.
Rat Terrier
About Sam
Sam is a happy, fun-loving dog who loves to hunt, likes other dogs and loves people.
Rat Terrier
About Dusty
Dusty is a sweet, funny, and exuberant girl. She loves to hunt and play and cuddle. She’s a great mother too.
Rat Terrier
About Spicy
Spicy is a wonderful dog. She loves people and other dogs. She is an excellent hunter and she is a good companion too.
Rat Terrier
About Nina/Meanie
We acquired Nina from a friend who is a breeder. Her registered name being Magnolia didn’t fit as we already have a dog named Maggie. We started calling her Nina but quickly changed that to “ Meanie” because she barks at EVERYONE! She is not mean spirited or even aggressive - her love language is barking apparently. She is an excellent momma, a great hunter and she has been a blessing to our program.
Rat Terrier
About Zoom
Zoom is a spectacular little rattie. He is 14 inches tall and weighs about 15 pounds. He is an excellent hunter and loves to steal kisses from anyone and everyone he can.
Rat Terrier
About Festus
Festus is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Robin
Robin is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Patrick
Patrick is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Melanie
Melanie is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Spot
Spot is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rat Terrier
About Willow
Beautiful Tuxedo marked girl. Black, white and tan. She is super sweet and loves to hunt or be a couch potato with you!
Rat Terrier
About Cooper
Cooper is a hunter’s dream. He loves water too. He will do anything you ask of him. He loves to hunt and to go. He likes to ride or run alongside the 4-wheeler. He’ll climb up a tree after a squirrel or raccoon. He loves people and other dogs. He’s a good good boy.
Good level
Sunshine Deckers 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 Rat Terriers.
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
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).