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. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We 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.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Saffron
Went homeFemale
Merlot
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 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $1,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“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. This is to hold the puppy until it is old enough to go home and final payment has been made.”
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
- Socialized with children
- 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
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 Concord-Padgett Airport
Flexible meeting point
Richard can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Richard
Richard has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
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
Parent dogs
Zoe, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Zoe
Zoe is a female Miniature Schnauzer. 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.
Coco, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Coco
Coco is the sweetest most gentle girl! She loves belly rubs and spending snuggle time with the family.
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.
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.
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).
