Melissa Bartholf

Melissa Bartholf, dogs, and Rochester, New York, serves western New York near Buffalo, providing well-socialized puppies for families across the region. She has practiced responsible breeding for more than a decade, maintaining pedigrees under recognized registries and following comprehensive health-testing protocols to screen for hip dysplasia, cardiac health, and other concerns. Each puppy spends its first eight weeks in a home environment, interacting with family members, household sounds, and basic obedience routines, and attends weekly socialization sessions to build confidence and adaptability.

All adult dogs receive veterinary exams before mating and annual screenings, and puppies leave with a written health guarantee, vaccination record, and a starter kit that includes nutrition guidelines and care supplies. A background in canine behavior informs Melissa’s balanced training philosophy, and she offers lifetime support with advice on temperament, continued training, and health matters. Owners often note the calm temperaments and quick adaptability of her dogs, as well as the breeder’s clear communication through regular photo updates and detailed records from birth to puppyhood.