Walnut Ridge Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa F., the breeder behind Walnut Ridge Kennels located in Bad Axe, MI. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! We treasure each puppy in our program and give them all the attention and care that we possibly can. We work hard so our puppies can leave our home with confidence, ready to take on the world with their new family!
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
My parents raised and showed Alaskan Malamutes when I was young and they also had a dog boarding kennel, which was my job growing up. When I went out on my own, I started with German Shepherds (breeding/showing), and then decided that I wanted to get back into the Malamutes. I got interested in the French Bulldog from a client at my kennel, who was trying to find homes for his puppies.What makes your program special?
I strive for a sound dog, not only in structure, but also temperament. I feel the key to a good puppy is socialization. My puppies are exposed to many things their first 8 weeks, such as sounds, stairs, different flooring, being around my adult dogs, and are usually running around my house, having fun and just being puppies! All of my breeding dogs are X-rayed and OFA certified Hips, Elbows, Patellas and I also do eye certifications and breed-specific health panels as well.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Grey Goose
Went homeMale
Jameson
Went homeMale
Patron
Went homeFemale
Captain
Went homeMale
Kahlua
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
Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $2,700 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of my puppies are AKC registered and primarily sold on a spay/neuter agreement, unless discussed further. They will leave here with being wormed twice, first round of vaccinations, microchipped and a veterinarian certificate of health. Deposit is for current litter or a future litter if nothing is available when current litter is whelped.”
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bad Axe, MI
4064 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at MBS
More about Melissa
Club memberships
Melissa is a member of Great Lakes Alaskan Malamute Club and Alaskan Malamute Club of America.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Walnut Ridge Kennels 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
Peanut, mom
French Bulldog
About Peanut
Peanut is a female French Bulldog. 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Walnut Ridge Kennels 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 French Bulldogs.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Spine (OFA, FCI)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)
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).
