I'm the breeder behind Orchid Isle Toy Poodles located in Kailua Kona, HI. We are responsible breeders who are passionate about our dogs! They’re central to our lives, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We enjoy participating in conformation and obedience and working events and staying involved in the breed.
About Melissa
Third generation family member that has been breeding and showing dogs for over 25 plus years in AKC Conformation, Agility and Obedience Shows.
What makes Melissa’s program special
3rd generation breeder that truly breeds for the LOVE ,BEAUTY HEALTH and INTELLIGENCE of the AKC Toy Poodle.
Melissa is a member of a club
The Poodle Club of America
Melissa’s certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Agility Trial Trainer, Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
Expected Poodles from Giddy AKC Champion pic and Jezebel-Retired
Due Aug. 2024. Ready Nov. 9, 2024
Expected Poodles from Giddy AKC Champion pic and Jezebel-Retired
Due Aug. 2024
Ready Nov. 9, 2024
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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $3,500 - $5,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $1,000.
“All puppies are placed in PET HOMES only with required spay and neuter contracts. All puppies go home with Health Guarantee/Contract, blanket, toys, Nutrical, 2 sets shots 4 dewormings, Vet Health Check and Microchipped. Puppies prices vary depending on size, sex, coloring and titles earned by parents.”
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.
Our puppies are temperament tested and desensitized. We expose them to children, other pets large and small and many different sounds and obstacles. We start grooming all of the puppies at 4 wks of age so they are familiar and comfortable with being groomed. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Puppy Manners, Temperament imprinting Evaluation , Puppy Culture , Outdoors, e.g. rain, crate training, car riding , Noise desensitized , Various Surfaces , Noises , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Socialized with Other Animals, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Basic manners, Name recognition , Potty training, crate training, "No" Biting or Chewing, and Potty Training.
All puppies leave with 2 sets of Vaccines and 4 Dewormings, a Vet Health Check and Microchipped.
We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Sound and texture enrichment, Dew claws removed, Early Neurological Stimulation, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Vaccinations, Soft Carrier Bag, Puppy Starter Kit, Certificate of Health, Microchip, and Food Starter Bag.
Melissa offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“All our puppies are required to fly "in cabin" with their new parents not as cargo. ”
Why Melissa started breeding
Grandmother showed and bred Champion Toy Poodles in Pennsylvania for over 45 years.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Melissa’s program has one size
Melissa’s Poodle puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Melissa’s program includes seven colors
Melissa’s Poodle puppies include red , cream, cafe au lait, brown, blue, black, and apricot. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Orchid Isle Toy Poodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
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About Jezebel-Retired
International Champion and also CGC and TKN obedience titles. She also has her Embark genetic health testing , OFA patellas and eyes completed.
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About Giddy AKC Champion pic
AKC Champion, UKC and International Champion. He also has his CGC and TKN obedience titles. He has his OFA for eyes and patellas.
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About Primus
Completed AKC Confirmation Championship in Record time, in just 2 1/2 weeks!!!!!!
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About Wren
Completed AKC Confirmation championship in puppy class at 9 months of age!
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About Peaches
daughter of Giddy and Dorothy
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About Dorothy
Dorothy is a female Poodle. 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.
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About Giddy
Giddy is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him 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.
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About Prada
Prada is a female Poodle. 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.
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About Ruby
Ruby is a female Poodle. 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.
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About Scarlett
Scarlett is a female Poodle. 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.
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About Stormy
Stormy is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melissa decided to make him 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.
Toy Poodle
Great level
Orchid Isle Toy Poodles 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 Toy Poodles.
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 (rDVM, not 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Full Embark Panel, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Disease 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).