Winners Circle Kennel
- Woodbine, GA
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Rhodesian Ridgeback litter
Due Dec. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Melonie E., the breeder behind Winners Circle Kennel located in Woodbine, GA. We are preservation breeders, adhering to the written standard. We love being involved in sports such as conformation, barn hunt, coursing, obedience, rally, scent work, dock diving and many more. Our dogs are bred with health, type, structure, and versatility in mind. Solid Temperaments are very important in our program. Our dogs are great companions in active homes as well as competitive in a variety of sports. Please see our site for more information.
Q. & A. with Melonie
What makes your program special?
Quality over quantity. We are preservation breeders and sound minds, structure and type are priority. We believe health testing is a tool and solid temperaments are a must. Puppy culture is also utilized. Check out our website for more details.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Great Dane puppies include harlequin, mantle, merle, and black. Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies include red wheaten, rd whtn blk nose, and wheaten. Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Melonie
Melonie 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
"Our prices are via private treaty & breed. For more information on what is included please see our site."
Contract & health guarantee
Melonie 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 Melonie 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 Melonie 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melonie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Woodbine, GA
4628 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Jacksonville Airport
4650 miles away
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Meet in Raleigh, NC
4267 miles away
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More about Melonie
Club memberships
Melonie is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, The Great Dane Club of America, Inc., Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Melonie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Melonie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Melonie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Winners Circle 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
Parent dogs
Scully, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Scully
Scully is a typey sound girl with great work ethic. Shes eager to please and tries hard to do right. She loves to train and she loves to chase the plastic bunny - Fastcat, CATs and Lure coursing. She is shown sparingly but finished her AKC Championship and Grand Championship very quickly. She also likes to snuggle and has a great off switch. Very easy to live with. Her friendly demeaner pretty much likes everyone and everything shes met. She has passed all her health testing with flying colors, which are listed on OFA as well as her DNA health tests.
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Excellent level
Winners Circle 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 Australian Shepherds.
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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
