Von Steinhausen Rottweilers

Melissa S.

Breeder of Rottweilers

  • The Poconos, PA · 173 miles away

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa S., the breeder behind Von Steinhausen Rottweilers located in The Poconos, PA. Our Rottweilers are treasured members of our family. They have the best temperaments, amazing structure, and are wonderful companions! We do our best to raise puppies of only the highest quality that are excellent representatives of the Breed Standards, including both type and temperament.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My husband grew up with Rottweilers and when we got married we adopted our first Rottweiler. I fell in love with the breed, met with several breeders who have helped me along the years and attended many shows in order to learn and improve my breeding program. I’m extremely proud of our dogs and the puppies we have produced, they are all amazing companions.

  • What makes your program special?

    We treat our puppy buyers like family, we keep everyone updated once the pups are born almost on a daily basis, we care for our puppies in a way that many people don’t, they’re loved from the moment they’re born until they leave our home, it is also part of our contract that the families stay in touch with us through the dog’s life. Communication doesn’t stop when the puppy leaves our home.

  • 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“A deposit must be paid in order to have a spot for a puppy from our future litters! Thanks. All inquiries will be asked to fill out a puppy questionnaire and contract prior to sending a deposit.”

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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in The Poconos, PA

173 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

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 5 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Melissa’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Von Steinhausen Rottweilers 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Von Steinhausen Rottweilers 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.

  • 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.

  • Bonnie O.

    Verified owner · May 2025

      • +4

    Melissa was responsive and very easy to work with! She made the process so easy and I couldn’t be happier with my little guy!

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