The Solid Rock Kennel
- Crothersville, IN
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa T., the breeder behind The Solid Rock Kennel located in Crothersville, IN. ♥️We’re not a big kennel! Much time goes into making sure that your pup is healthy, happy & ready to grow up and old with you! They’re introduced to cats and loved on by kids. Exposure to a vacuum cleaner, strangers, loud noises, and different environments… we work hard to get them ready for you!!
Q. & A. with Melissa
What makes your program special?
Parents are health tested & AKC Registered. Puppies come socialized, litter trained, vet exam, 1st set of shots, wormed, tails & dewclaws removed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and mahogany. 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.
Cortland
Went homeFemale
Rome
Went homeMale
Fuji
Went homeMale
Empire
Went homeMale
Johnathon
Went homeMale
Honeycrisp
Went homeFemale
Rubyfrost
Went homeFemale
Baldwin
Went homeMale
Liberty
Went homeFemale
Pippin
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Celery💚
Ready now2 years old · Female
Cinnamon 🩷
Went homeFemale
Nutmeg
Went homeFemale
Caraway 🩵
Went homeFemale
Hops 💚
Went homeMale
Mace 🤎
Went homeMale
Fennel 🖤
Went homeMale
Curry 💙
Went homeMale
Chili
Went homeMale
Paprika🧡
Went homeFemale
Juniper 💜
Went homeFemale
Ginger
Went homeFemale
Angel
Went homeMale
Berry
Went homeMale
Flower
Went homeFemale
Rain
Went homeFemale
Sprout
Went homeMale
Petals
Went homeFemale
Pollywog
Went homeFemale
Robin
Went homeFemale
Blossom Girl
Went homeFemale
Gold - Flannel
Went homeMale
White - Acorn
Went homeMale
Yellow - Cider
Went homeFemale
Pink - Cranberry
Went homeFemale
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
“Message for prices. AKC Registered, socialized, litter trained, vet exam, 1st set of shots, wormed, tails and dewclaws removed. 2-year health guarantee. Deposit is non-refundable. In the case that this litter does not work out for you, your deposit can be transferred to a future litter.”
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.
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
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Crothersville, IN
4408 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
4434 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Melissa can meet at a location that works for both of you
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
The Solid Rock Kennel 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
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Program update on 26 Apr. 2025 •
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Program update on 06 Apr. 2025 •Honeycrisp 💛 from our 10/8/22 litter
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Program update on 06 Apr. 2025 •Hops 💚 from our 1/12/24 litter
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Program update on 06 Apr. 2025 •Fennel from our 1/12/24 litter
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Program update on 06 Apr. 2025 •Caraway from our 1/12/24 litter
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Program update on 06 Apr. 2025 •Brown Boy from our 1/12/24 litter
Parent dogs
Keita, mom
Rottweiler
About Keita
Keita is an energetic lap dog 😉 She loves people, and playing! Weighing in at 110lbs of beauty🥰 Cannot wait to see what she produces🐾🐾
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Vada, mom
Rottweiler
About Vada
Vada is a female Rottweiler almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
The Solid Rock Kennel 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 Rottweilers.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel, Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP)
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.
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Kameron K.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
We worked with Melissa when we got celery almost two years ago. We were very pleased with the responsiveness received from her. She also showed she really cares about her pups with timely vet visits, reviewing who’s taking her pups home, and with all the work she puts into them (acclimation to normal home environment things like TV, vacuum, as well as appropriate socializing). With all that said we have reached out to see about getting a second rottie from her to add to our family.
Roy R.
Verified owner · Dec. 2022
Very responsive and great to work with! Made everything so easy.
