AKC Nordwest Schnauzers
- Tacoma, WA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Donna M., the breeder behind AKC Nordwest Schnauzers located in Tacoma, WA. Our puppies are lovingly raised to ensure a smooth transition into your home. We welcome FaceTime, Zoom as well as sending additional videos and photos to give you peace of mind—transparency, trust, and care are the foundation of our program.
Q. & A. with Donna
Why did you start breeding?
After bringing home a pup anxious about baths, grooming, and nail trims, I became passionate about raising confident puppies. I emphasize early exposure to sights, sounds, people, children, crate training, potty training, and basic manners. I monitor each puppy’s progress and tailor care to their needs, nurturing well‑adjusted pups eager to thrive in loving homes.What makes your program special?
We breed happy, confident puppies using Puppy Culture protocols. For 12 weeks in our nurturing home, each pup receives gentle handling and early exposure to sights, sounds, people, and children, along with grooming familiarization, potty and crate training, and basic manners. We monitor progress and tailor care to produce outgoing, ready‑to‑thrive companions, with personalized care.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
"Pink"
Went homeFemale
"Blue"
Went homeMale
"Red"
Went homeMale
"Green"
Went homeMale
"Purple
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Green boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Helen
Went homeFemale
Baker
Went homeMale
Rainier
Went homeMale
Blue (Toby)
Went homeMale
Caddy (Purple)
Went homeFemale
Junie (Light pink)
Went homeFemale
Mint
Went homeMale
Murphy (Red)
Went homeMale
Dark pink
Went homeFemale
Sky
Went homeFemale
Sunny
Went homeFemale
Tito (Red collar)
Went homeMale
Violet
Went homeFemale
Frankie
Went homeMale
Poet (blue collar)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Donna
Donna 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes tail docking, AKC registration paperwork, the first set of vaccinations, deworming, microchipping and puppy socialization via the Puppy Culture methods. Deposits are ONLY required if you want me to hold a puppy or choose a “meet half way” or “delivery” option. Deposits left in these cases are non-refundable if you change your mind.”
Contract & health guarantee
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna directly.
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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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Donna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Tacoma, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
Flexible meeting point
Donna can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Donna
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Donna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
AKC Nordwest Schnauzers 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
Litter and program updates
Donna M.
Program update on 10 Sept. •11-12 week update! Everybody has been dewormed again, and got haircuts!
Donna M.
Program update on 16 Aug. •7-8 week update
Donna M.
Program update on 08 Aug. •6-7 week update!
Donna M.
Program update on 03 Aug. •5-6 week update! Potty training & first haircuts
Donna M.
Program update on 13 July •11th week mini update & puppies first “bone”
Donna M.
Program update on 05 July •
Donna M.
Program update on 22 June •…Such a sweet picture! You see sunny in the slide, poet to the right of her, then Tito, Sky and violet up front. Jasper wanted his own space and is sleeping in the corner you can’t see. Though they have 3 beds, they are often seen making a dog pile.
Donna M.
Litter update on 20 June •Puppy’s are 8 weeks old! Week 9 mini update.
Ollie and Sophie's litter
Donna M.
Litter update on 10 June •
Ollie and Sophie's litter
Donna M.
Litter update on 03 June •5 week update!
Ollie and Sophie's litter
Parent dogs
Ollie, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Ollie
Ollie is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Donna decided to make him part of their program. Donna 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.
Penny, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Penny
Penny is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna 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.
Sophie, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna 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
AKC Nordwest Schnauzers 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 Miniature Schnauzers.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Donna to bring home their puppies.
Michael C.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
+4Working with Donna at AKC Northwest was fantastic—communication was excellent, and she was always available for questions. She gave us super helpful info to get started with our new puppy, Oreo, and even sent us home with a thoughtful care package (food, toys, treats, and yes—a toothbrush!). Oreo settled in right away and came crate- and potty-trained. He’s been a joy—playful in the backyard and a total cuddle bug inside. We’re so grateful and wholeheartedly recommend Donna!
Amy B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
I had the most wonderful experience working with Donna when getting our Miniature Schnauzer, Poet. From the very beginning, she was incredibly communicative and responsive. Whenever I was excited and wanted to share pictures with my daughters, she always sent them right away. She even started calling him by his name before he officially came home with us, which made the whole process so personal and special. Donna shared videos of Poet as he began potty training and interacting with both his littermates and with her, so by the time he joined our family I already had a sense of his personality and behavior. That made the transition seamless. Poet now comes with me every day to work, where I manage a memory care community, and I am constantly complimented not only on how beautiful he is (people often say he doesn’t even look real!) but also on how incredibly well-behaved he is. That is such a testament to the loving care and thoughtful breeding he received before coming to us. Pickup was easy, informative, and reassuring. I would absolutely recommend Donna and her wonderfully bred and cared-for Miniature Schnauzers to anyone looking for a healthy, happy, and exceptionally well-raised puppy. She truly goes above and beyond.
KEKaren E.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
Donna made it easy for us to pick up our puppy by meeting us half way. She set us up for success by adding his food, toys, blanket and anything else we needed. Charlie is a well socialize and not afraid of much. She had litter box trained him, but we have him going out a dog door! I can't say enough about Charlie...he's perfect. We got Charlie at about 11 weeks old and I think that made him more secure. Thanks, Donna for our new addition to our family, we love him! Highly recommend Donna,she cares about her dogs.
Kris W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Donna was amazing throughout the entire process and I am so satisfied with my baby boy! Donna was nice enough to FaceTime me so I could see all of the puppies, she answered all of my questions, and met me at the airport for delivery. Donna provided me with a beautiful puppy starter bag to ensure I had everything I needed to get started. I am very thankful to have found Donna and my forever puppy Sire!
Jennie D.
Verified owner · July 2025
Donna was absolutely fantastic through the entire process. She was communicative and responsive and shared lots of photos and videos while we were waiting for our puppy to be ready. We loved meeting our pup before bringing her home. Vesper has been with us for a couple of weeks now and it's clear how much heavy lifting Donna did before sending her off. She is super chill, healthy, happy, and calm about meeting people. We're thrilled to have a new furry family member. Thanks Donna!
Suzanne P.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
+4Donna was super helpful in preparing to pick up or pup. She had already started training her and began using the name that we had chosen to work on name recognition.
