Tailwynd Kennels
- Athens, GA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Melisa P., the breeder behind Tailwynd Kennels located in Athens, GA. We are proud of the support we give our buyers and of our commitment to continue to research and enhance the breed standard. We are committed to the research, development, and improvement of the dogs we breed. As breeders, our promise is to never sacrifice quality and integrity for quantity.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ozzie
Went homeMale
Cami
Went homeFemale
JR
Went homeMale
Baby Cami
Went homeFemale
Cerviche
Went homeFemale
Slash
Went homeFemale
Tostada
Went homeFemale
Tamale
Went homeFemale
Cosmic
Went homeMale
Blueberry
Went homeMale
Snickerdoodle
Went homeMale
Dip
Went homeFemale
CAMI
Went homeFemale
Fuzzy
Went homeMale
Noir
Went homeFemale
Button
Went homeFemale
Fuzzy
Went homeMale
Baby Loki
Went homeMale
Fuzzy
Went homeMale
Spot
Went homeMale
Baby Loki
Went homeMale
Noir
Went homeFemale
Button
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Melisa
Melisa 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
Contract & health guarantee
Melisa 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 Melisa 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 Melisa directly.
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 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melisa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Athens, GA
4548 miles away
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More about Melisa
Melisa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Melisa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melisa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tailwynd Kennels 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
Australian Cattle Dog
Xoloitzcuintli
Tivali, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Tivali
Tivali has a strong working drive. She is typical Cattle Dog but very sweet to her people.
Baloo, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Baloo
Baloo is very sweet but typical Cattle Dog male. He has a good work ethic and is very bidable.
Bret, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Bret
Bret is the all around perfect dog. She is drovey with a shut off switch. She is loyal but can be trusted being out in a crown. She has no fear and is game for anything.
Zuko, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Zuko
Zuko has a wonderful temperment for a male ACD. He has never met a stranger and loves everyone. He is friendly and outgoing and extr biddable. He has both majors towards his Championship and is currently training in agility, FASTXAT, and Scentwork.
Bella, mom
Xoloitzcuintli
About Bella
Bella is a female Xoloitzcuintli. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melisa decided to make her part of their program. Melisa 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.
Parent health testing
Australian Cattle Dog
Xoloitzcuintli
Great level
Tailwynd Kennels 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 Australian Cattle Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
