vom Treuen Wachter

Melissa D.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Grants Pass, OR
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa D., the breeder behind vom Treuen Wachter located in Grants Pass, OR. Having dogs in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes! Puppies are sold with strict pet-only contracts.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our puppies include piebald, cream, red, black and cream, and dapple. 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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Melissa partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Our goal is to match each puppy with the perfect home, as precious family members who will be enjoyed, loved and cared for. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes AKC registration, vaccination, worming. Deposit secures the puppy of your choice. Can be moved to another puppy or litter if need be.”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.

Breeder's location

Meet in Grants Pass, OR

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Rogue Valley –Medford Airport

Meet in Eugene, OR

More about Melissa

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Melissa’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

vom Treuen Wachter 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

vom Treuen Wachter 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 Dachshunds.

  • PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Melissa to bring home their puppies.

  • Anna B.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    I had a wonderful experience with Melissa and my puppy Sundae is an absolute dream. She is so cuddly, playful, and well adjusted. She was already litter box trained when I got her which made potty training very easy. Melissa arranged an easy pick up and even brought goat’s milk from their goats to give to Sundae. Highly recommend a puppy from Melissa!

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    Erika R.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2024

    Amazing experience with vom Treuen Watcher. The communication was fantastic. Our puppy is the sweetest and extremely healthy. Would highly recommend working with this breeder. We are already talking about eventually adding another puppy them.

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    Randy B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2024

    Everything went very smoothly. Vom Treuen Watcher was great to deal with. She kept us up to date to make sure the transaction went smoothly. I definitely would purchase another pet from them. Sasha ( the tan one) is the most loving dog and loves to cuddle. Thank you Vom Treuen Watcher.

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