I'm the breeder behind Seneca Whippets located in Maryland. We raise our dogs with love in our home. We have high expectations for our pups and strive to put each one into a loving family. We are Whippet lovers through and through! Our dogs are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them.
Q. & A. with Melanie
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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
Puppies from Melanie are $1,800.
“I do not ask for a deposit as I do not want a buyer to feel obligated to purchase a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie directly.
6 miles away near Washington, D.C. / Dulles / Chantilly, VA
Meet at DCA airport
27 miles away near Washington, D.C. / Arlington, VA
Meet at BWI airport
44 miles away near Baltimore, MD
Puppy transport options
Melanie offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Seneca Whippets 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
Kyra, mom
Whippet
About Kyra
Kyra is a female Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Kurry, dad
Whippet
About Kurry
Kurry is a male Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie 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
Excellent level
Seneca Whippets 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 Whippets.
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.
Whippet Health Foundation Database, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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.