Behind the Beard Schnauzers
- Kings Mountain, NC
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Richard E., the breeder behind Behind the Beard Schnauzers located in Kings Mountain, NC. My Wife, daughter, and I are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Richard
Why did you start breeding?
We've been breeding dogs since 2019. It all started when we got our sweet pet Letty. But Letty turned out to be more than just a pet we fell in love with the Miniature Schnauzer breed! Now, we have five adorable Minis that we absolutely adore. Our goal at BTB is to breed top quality puppies and find them loving homes with families who'll care for them just like we do.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program stands out due to our commitment to producing puppies that are not only healthy but also well-socialized. We understand that a puppy's early experiences play a crucial role in shaping its temperament and behavior, which is why we invest significant time and effort into their socialization such as ENS and ESI. These have made a tremendous difference in our program.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include wheaten, parti, liver, salt and pepper, black and silver, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Kobe
Went homeMale
Hibana
Went homeFemale
Lucky
Went homeMale
Beni
Went homeMale
Violet
Went homeFemale
Sirius
Went homeMale
Sol
Went homeMale
Zoro
Went homeMale
Law
Went homeMale
Chopper
Went homeMale
Merlot
Went homeFemale
Saffron
Went homeFemale
Shadow
Went homeFemale
Ember
Went homeFemale
Cinder
Went homeFemale
Ash
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Richard
Richard 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Richard partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration, socialization and handling. We also will include a blanket with mom and litter-mates scent along with a few toys, and a sample of puppy food. The puppy will be reserved until your pickup. If the you fail to make the payment by the 8-week mark (or another approved date), the contract will terminate, resulting in the loss of the deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Richard 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 Richard 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 Richard 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Richard.
Breeder's location
Meet in Kings Mountain, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
More about Richard
Richard has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Richard was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Richard is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Behind the Beard 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
Richard E.
Litter update on 05 Aug •Loving how these pictures turned out of these 3 Babies!
Ripley and Nala's litter
Richard E.
Litter update on 18 July •It’s amazing how much Law’s color has become even more prominent since day one. We think he has such a beautiful coloring!
Ripley and Coco's litter
Richard E.
Litter update on 18 July •Our Handsome Zoro growing up so fast! Hard to believe he is already 6 weeks old!
Ripley and Coco's litter
Parent dogs
Phoebe, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a female Miniature Schnauzer over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Richard decided to make her part of their program. Richard 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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Coco, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Coco
Coco is a female Miniature Schnauzer about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Richard decided to make her part of their program. Richard 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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Nala, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Nala
Nala is a female Miniature Schnauzer over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Richard decided to make her part of their program. Richard 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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Rikki, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Rikki
Rikki is a female Miniature Schnauzer almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Richard decided to make her part of their program. Richard 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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Fen, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Fen
Fen is a male Miniature Schnauzer over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Richard decided to make him part of their program. Richard 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.
Ripley, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Ripley
Ripley is the sweetest boy! He's calm, gentle and so loving. He adores snuggling and spends most of his time being loved on by our family.
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Parent health testing
Behind the Beard 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.
Full Embark 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Richard to bring home their puppies.
Breanna B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
When I began searching for a puppy, I was just looking to see what was out there and the types of breeds that were available. I then began to focus on miniature Schnauzer puppies. I am so happy and grateful that I came across Behind the Beard Schnauzers profile. I fell in love with "Chopper" (Ace now ☺️) the moment I seen his little face. He is definitely my new little best friend. So much character and spunk packed into a small package. Working with Richard, Tracy, and Ariel has been a pleasure. Making the entire process stress free and something to look forward to. They have been very responsive, informative, and have raised some superb puppies. I'm extremely happy with my puppy!! Thank you all again. ❤️
