



I'm Darlene Z., the breeder behind A'Lord Miniature Schnauzer located in Athens, AL. Breeding traditional AKC Miniature Schnauzers since 1986 in black, salt and pepper, and black and silver. Champion lines from the U.S., Ukraine, Russia, and Mexico. Professional groomer, trainer, AKC CGC Evaluator, and former vet tech with 15 years of hands-on experience.

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Girl 3
Female

Girl 2
Female

Girl 4
Female

Boy 1
Male

Girl 1
Female
Boy 4
Male
Boy 3
Male
Boy 2
Male

Boy 1
Male

Boy 2
Male

Boy 4
Male

Girl 1
Female

Boy 5
Male

Boy 3
Male
Girl 5
Female
Girl 4
Female
Girl 3
Female
Girl 2
Female

Boy 1
Male

Boy 3
Male

Boy 1
Male

Boy 2
Male

Girl 4
Female

Girl 5
Female

Girl 1
Female

Girl 3
Female

Boy 2
Male

Boy 3
Male

Girl 7
Female

Boy 1
Male

Girl 6
Female

Girl 2
Female
Darlene has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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.

“All pups are vet ✔️ vaccinated, dewormed, and microchip. Pups tails docked and dewclaws are removed. My pups have 1 years health guarantee and a 5 year congenial birth defect guarantee are AKC. All puppy prices are the same for males/females. Prices are for pets. I start taking non refundable deposits at 2 weeks of age, not any sooner.”
Darlene 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 Darlene 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 Darlene directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darlene.
Meet in Athens, AL
605 miles away
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Meet at Huntsville Airport (Carl T. Jones Field)
597 miles away
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Darlene has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Darlene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

A'Lord Miniature Schnauzer meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Miniature Schnauzer
About Joker
Zac5's Deal N A' Lord Wild Joker (AKA Joker) is a handsome black and silver boy with an impressive pedigree and a personality to match. Coming from strong American Champion Show Lines Joker represents quality breeding, sound structure, and excellent temperament. He has earned multiple achievements including AKC Puppy STAR, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and Trick Dog, showing his intelligence, trainability, and ability to excel in many environments. Joker is a confident, outgoing companion who enjoys being with people and learning new things. He has the kind of steady temperament that makes him a joy to live with while also having the spark and presence that turns heads. His accomplishments reflect not only his natural ability but also his willingness to work and please. Health and genetics are equally important, and Joker has been tested through Embark DNA, AKC DNA, OFA Heart, and OFA Patella, giving added confidence in his soundness and quality. Joker is the complete package—looks, brains, personality, and pedigree—making him a standout representative of the breed.
Uploaded health tests

Miniature Schnauzer
About Ana
Ana – Salt & Pepper Ana is an important addition to the A’Lord Miniature Schnauzer breeding program, bringing together a gentle, affectionate temperament and a beautiful, correct American coat. Her sweet and stable nature supports our commitment to producing Miniature Schnauzers that are not only structurally sound but also well-balanced companions for family life. She is DNA genetic tested and bred from proven American Champion show lines, including Mystique, Beauideal, Destineez, Minuteman, Repetition, Blythewood, and Miller’s. These highly respected bloodlines contribute consistency in type, structure, and temperament, allowing us to maintain and strengthen the quality we strive for in every generation. Ana’s influence on our program helps ensure puppies with predictable temperaments, strong breed characteristics, and the ability to adapt well to both companion and performance homes. For our puppy families, this provides added confidence in receiving a puppy that is thoughtfully bred, health-conscious, and raised with a foundation designed to support long-term companionship, trainability, and overall well-being. Ana represents the heart of our program—careful selection, responsible breeding, and a dedication to producing Miniature Schnauzers that are beautiful, sound, and exceptionally well suited for life with their families.

Miniature Schnauzer
About Percy
Meet Percy – Our Stunning Mexico Import Percy is an exceptional salt and pepper male imported from Mexico, and we are proud to have him as part of our A’Lord Miniature Schnauzer program. With both of his parents being titled champions, Percy brings not only impressive conformation and pedigree but also strong genetics for structure, temperament, and coat quality. His lineage is packed with excellence, and it shows in his offspring. Percy consistently produces beautiful salt and pepper as well as striking black and silver puppies, known for their vibrant markings, expressive eyes, and correct coats. His puppies inherit his confident personality, well-balanced frame, and gentle demeanor—making them ideal companions for both show and home life. Percy is an outstanding representation of the breed standard, and we are excited to see the legacy he continues to build through his future litters.

Miniature Schnauzer
About Secret
Secret: A Legacy of Excellence Secret is a breathtaking salt-and-pepper Miniature Schnauzer whose pedigree is filled with some of the most influential names in the breed. She has an outstanding lineage, combining both beauty and intelligence in a well-balanced and highly refined package. Secret is the daughter of Joker, a striking black-and-silver male known for his exceptional temperament, structure, and impressive list of obedience and performance titles, including AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen (CGC, CGCA, CGCU), and Trick Dog (TD). Joker’s success in obedience and trick training highlights his intelligence, versatility, and eagerness to work—qualities he passes down to his offspring. On her mother’s side, Secret’s pedigree is equally remarkable. Her dam is out of the legendary CH. Blythewood Lethal Weapon, a dog known for his exceptional presence in the show ring and his ability to pass down correct structure, movement, and temperament. Further strengthening Secret’s bloodline is the influence of CH. Suelen Blacklash, a name synonymous with excellence in the breed. Having personally worked with this lineage in the 1990s, I know firsthand the outstanding qualities these dogs possess—intelligence, conformation, and a striking breed type that sets them apart. Secret embodies the best of her lineage, with a striking presence, intelligent expression, and a temperament that is both playful and highly trainable. She carries the same qualities that have defined generations of champions before her, making her a shining example of the breed. With a pedigree rooted in both show-ring success and working-dog versatility, Secret is poised to continue the legacy of greatness.

Miniature Schnauzer
About Whisper
Dam: Whisper Whisper is a beautiful black/silver female with an impressive pedigree and a personality that charms everyone she meets. She is the daughter of Joker—our five-title obedience superstar with strong American champion show lines—and Lyrica, a lovely girl known for her sweet demeanor and sound structure. Whisper combines the drive and focus of her sire with the gentle, affectionate nature of her dam. Her maternal grandfather is a Ukrainian Junior Champion.

Miniature Schnauzer
About Lyrica
Lyrica is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darlene decided to make her part of their program. Darlene 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.

Miniature Schnauzer
About Logan
Logan is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darlene decided to make him part of their program. Darlene 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.
Great health testing

Miniature Schnauzer
About Preacher
Preacher is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darlene decided to make him part of their program. Darlene 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.
Great health testing
A'Lord Miniature Schnauzer 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.
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.
Legg-Calve-Perthes (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.
Full Embark 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.