vom Treuen Wachter

Melissa D.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Grants Pass, OR

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!

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 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

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,650 - $3,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes AKC registration, vaccination, worming. ”

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.

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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 over 2 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.

  • RB

    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.

  • ER

    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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