Royal Baez Basset
- Preferred Breeder
- 93% response rate • Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Royal Baez Basset located in Sidney, NE. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Melissa’s experience
About Melissa
I believe thelat that good breeding has every to do with great ethics. When I started breeding I made a promise that I would breed not only beautiful babies but I would develop a breeding program built on trust and honesty. I work every day to do this. When you choose RoyalBaezBasset you should know that nothing will ever be hidden from you about you puppy.
What makes Melissa’s program special
I breed quality not quantity. Your puppies parents are genetically tested before they are bred. I breed not only for quality but for health. If i know my adult dogs are not suitable to be making puppies they are not bred. I will keep my new and previous owners updated on any thing i learn about my dogs that could affect their puppies. Transparency is quality!!
Puppies
Minnie
9 weeks old • Female
Basset Hound
Apollo
5 weeks old • Male
Basset Hound
Artemis
5 weeks old • Male
Basset Hound
Zeus
5 weeks old • Male
Basset Hound
Hera
5 weeks old • Female
Basset Hound
Aphrodite
5 weeks old • Female
Basset Hound
Leo
9 weeks old • Male
Basset Hound
Angel
9 weeks old • Female
Basset Hound
Heaven
9 weeks old • Female
Basset Hound
Butterfly
9 weeks old • Female
Basset Hound
Star
9 weeks old • Female
Basset Hound
Shine
9 weeks old • Male
Basset Hound
Ashley
3 months old • Female
Basset Hound
Addie
3 months old • Female
Basset Hound
Allie
3 months old • Female
Basset Hound
Andy
3 months old • Male
Basset Hound
Alfie
3 months old • Male
Basset Hound
Abby
3 months old • Female
Basset Hound
Annie
3 months old • Female
Basset Hound
Chocolate
3 months old • Female
Shih Tzu
Bean
3 months old • Male
Shih Tzu
Toffee
3 months old • Male
Shih Tzu
Peanut
3 months old • Male
Shih Tzu
Sugar
3 months old • Female
Shih Tzu
Raymond
8 months old • Male
Basset Hound
Lyla
8 months old • Female
Basset Hound
Baxter
8 months old • Male
Basset Hound
Bruce
8 months old • Male
Basset Hound
Luna
8 months old • Female
Basset Hound
Slinky
1 year old • Male
Basset Hound
Woody
1 year old • Male
Basset Hound
Buzz
1 year old • Male
Basset Hound
Rhianna
1 year old • Female
Basset Hound
Cheyenne
1 year old • Female
Basset Hound
Goldeen
1 year old • Female
Basset Hound
Growlithe
1 year old • Male
Basset Hound
Vulpix
1 year old • Female
Basset Hound
Bulbasaur
1 year old • Male
Basset Hound
JigglyPuff
1 year old • Female
Basset Hound
Eevee
1 year old • Female
Basset Hound
Pikachu
1 year old • Male
Basset Hound
Miracle
2 years old • Female
Basset Hound
Dave
2 years old • Male
Basset Hound
Jim
2 years old • Male
Basset Hound
Marty
2 years old • Male
Basset Hound
Winston
2 years old • Male
Basset Hound
Joseph
2 years old • Male
Basset Hound
Linda
2 years old • Female
Basset Hound
Terri
2 years old • Female
Basset Hound
Joann
2 years old • Female
Basset Hound
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. 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.
Price
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.
“The price includes AKC limited registration, first set if shots, and deworming. Puppy pack with a blanket that smells like mom and siblings. I provide lifetime support. If ever you can not take care of your puppy I will take your puppy back. Our laced ear bassets are often priced differently as wellas our liver shuh tzus. People question why the prices are different. Laced eared bassets and liver shuh tzus are rare and because of this this we do not get many.”
Contract and 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.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Our puppies are raised in home with continous attention from people. They come pre-spoiled. Our puppies are raised around dogs and cats. They will be fully litter box trained and will start outside potty training to help new owners with the long term potty training. Howling likely will be started at 4 weeks as they are trained that I will run to them when they do this. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, handled daily introduced to sounds touch , Children and other pets, Puppy Culture , Noise desensitized , Chew, e.g. Bone, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Noise desensitization, Potty training in good weather., Puppy Manners, Puppy Culture , "No" Biting or Chewing, Potty Training, positive experiences in all situations, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Noises , Strangers, Toys, e.g. Ball, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., Litter Box Trained, Basic manners, Human Interactions , and Name recognition .
Puppy health practices
All puppies are vaccinated and a health check is done prior to going to new home.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, puppy culture, Early Neurological Stimulation, Toy with Mom's Scent, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Sound and texture enrichment, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, and AKC Registration.
Bringing your puppy home
Melissa offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Sidney, NE or nearby
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.
“We will fly our puppies out but prefer people come pick up their babies. If weather in any area is 85 degrees or above the puppy cannot be flown in air cargo. It is not safe for the puppy. ”
Get your puppy dropped off to you
Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
More about Melissa
Why Melissa started breeding
I started breeding tonkinese kittens in 1990. I fell in love with basset hounds at a very young age when I saw a man walking his basset hound. I must have been 8 years old. I swore when I grew up I would get one of those long eared fat dogs!!. First thing I did when I bought a house...I bought a basset!! I continued my venture with something much smaller, falling in love fast with the shih tzu breed and here we are today!
Melissa is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Melissa’s program includes 19 colors
Melissa’s Basset Hound puppies include black and white, blue and white, white black and red, tan and white, black tan and white, red and white, mahogany and white, and lemon and white. Melissa’s Shih Tzu puppies include chocolate and tan, chocolate, black and tan, black, liver, liver and white, blue and white, black white and silver, black gold and white, black gold and silver, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Royal Baez Basset 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
Meet Melissa's parent dogs
All breeds
Shih Tzu
Basset Hound
Trixie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Trixie
Trixie is a female Shih Tzu almost 2 years old. 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more
Mowgli, dad
Shih Tzu
About Mowgli
Mowgli is a male Shih Tzu about 1 year old. 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Prekallikrein Deficiency, Fletcher Trait, +1 more
Gypsy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Gypsy
Gypsy is a female Shih Tzu almost 2 years old. 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Prekallikrein Deficiency, Fletcher Trait, +2 more
Mayham, mom
Basset Hound
About Mayham
Mayham is a female Basset Hound. 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.
Excellent health testing
Lafora Disease (LD), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, +4 more
Thunder, dad
Basset Hound
About Thunder
Thunder is a male Basset Hound. 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.
Excellent health testing
Lafora Disease (LD), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, +4 more
Ellie, mom
Basset Hound
About Ellie
Champion bloodlines.
Excellent health testing
Lafora Disease (LD), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, +5 more
Aspen, mom
Basset Hound
About Aspen
Aspen is a female Basset Hound about 2 years old. 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.
Excellent health testing
Lafora Disease (LD), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, +5 more
Willow, mom
Basset Hound
About Willow
Willow is a female Basset Hound over 2 years old. 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.
Excellent health testing
Lafora Disease (LD), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, +5 more
Koa, dad
Basset Hound
About Koa
Koa is a male Basset Hound. 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.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Lafora Disease (LD), +5 more
Parent health testing
Basset Hound
Excellent level
Royal Baez Basset 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 Basset Hounds.
Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Lafora Disease (LD), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type, Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO)
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).