Terceira Tail Blazers
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie M., the breeder behind Terceira Tail Blazers located in North Little Rock, AR. Our dogs are beloved pets and we consider all the puppies in a litter a part of our family. Breeding choices are made based on the Barbado Da Terceira USA Club recommendations, promoting breed standards, health, and best temperament.
Q. & A. with Melanie
Why did you start breeding?
I feel in love with the unique personality and devotedness of the BDT. As a rare breed, they we're endangered. Because they are so very special, I decided to help preserve the breed by breeding my female. I then had a wonderful opportunity to get an excellent male from Portugal, and the rest is history.What makes your program special?
I only breed in careful connection to the mandates and standards set by the BDT-USA club. My puppies have a lot of love and care, are raised in my home, and are excellent quality.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Melanie
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.
Price
"The price includes deworming, first round of vaccines, veterinary health check, microchipping, contractual guarantee, and AKC registration. Proof of all these things is provided. All puppies are the same price, regardless of color, sex, or size. Price includes registration, microchipping, and health care."
Contract & health guarantee
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.
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
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melanie.
Breeder's location
Meet in North Little Rock, AR
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)
More about Melanie
Club memberships
Melanie is a member of Barbado Da Terceira USA Club.
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for 12 months
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Terceira Tail Blazers 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
Tyra, mom
Barbado da Terceira
About Tyra
Tyra is a female Barbado da Terceira. 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.
Parent health testing
Great level
Terceira Tail Blazers 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 Barbado da Terceiras.
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.
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).
