I'm Dinah S., the breeder behind DJS Delightful Miniature Schnauzers located in New Bern, NC. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Dinah
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, parti, 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.
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2-Blaze
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2-orange collar
Went home
Female
Girl 3-no collar
Went home
Female
Boy 1 Smokey
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2 (squirt)
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3 (Vincenzolo)
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Number3
Went home
Male
Number 1-MINI
Went home
Female
Number 2-Sophie
Went home
Female
Lucky
Went home
Male
Scooter
Went home
Male
Shadow
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Dinah
Dinah 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“We have different prices for puppies but the average Amount is $1500.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dinah 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 Dinah 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 Dinah directly.
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
Extras
AKC registration
Initial potty training
Toys
Food & treats
Registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dinah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New Bern, NC
273 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Coastal Carolina Airport (was Craven County )
275 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Dinah can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Dinah
Dinah has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Dinah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Dinah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
DJS Delightful Miniature 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
Dinah S.
Litter update on 21 Oct. •
Active babies
Casper and Patches's litter
Dinah S.
Litter update on 29 Jan. •
Lucky found his new home and is thinking both momma and baby are very lucky
Casper and Patches's litter
Dinah S.
Litter update on 29 Jan. •
Sailor went to his new home and is very happy with his new momma
Casper and Patches's litter
Dinah S.
Litter update on 16 Jan. •
Scooter found his furever home and is so happy.
Casper and Patches's litter
Parent dogs
Patches at vet to see how many babies we are having., mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Patches at vet to see how many babies we are having.
Patches at vet to see how many babies we are having. is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dinah decided to make her part of their program. Dinah 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.
Muffin, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Muffin
I have raised Muffin since birth. She is energetic and super sweet. She is old enough and ready to breed. I am looking for a stud for w.
Chloe, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Chloe
Chloe is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dinah decided to make her part of their program. Dinah 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.
Jake, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Jake
Jake is a male Miniature Schnauzer over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dinah decided to make him part of their program. Dinah 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.
Casper, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Casper
Casper is a male Miniature Schnauzer over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dinah decided to make him part of their program. Dinah 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.
Patches, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Patches
Patches is a female Miniature Schnauzer over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dinah decided to make her part of their program. Dinah 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
DJS Delightful Miniature 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Dinah to bring home their puppies.
Jannine R.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
***** 5 Stars!
We are thrilled to have brought home our beautiful Miniature Schnauzer puppy – Pepper, just last week. We could not have had a more positive experience than we had with Pepper’s breeder, Dinah, from DJS Delightful Miniature Schnauzers. Dinah is clearly an adoring, caring, breeder and her Schnauzers are well-loved, friendly, happy, and healthy family pets. I fell in love with the mama, “Patches” immediately. From my initial communication with Dinah, she was consistently available and communicative. Even before the puppies were born, Dinah started sharing pictures and providing updates on the health of the entire litter and continued on with that communication throughout the entire process. Dinah also took the time to ensure we understood where our puppies were as far as vaccinations, weight, and health needs and made sure to inform us of all steps we needed to take to ensure we were prepared for a successful puppy home-coming. Our new puppy came to us beautiful, healthy, and well socialized.
If I ever have the opportunity to add another puppy to my home, Dinah will certainly be my first contact. What a great experience: I highly recommend DJS Delightful Miniature Schnauzers!
KV
Karen V.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Dinah was great! We hit it off with very first phone call. She kept in constant touch, often sending updates and pictures and videos. She sent me links to things. She said I would need to get for example a play pen, what bed, food that she feeds her dogs and puppies, what she uses for treats. It was and is a single transition. Since she was on vacation the whole month of November, she is actually bringing Vinnie to us tomorrow as she passes through on her way home. It has been a great experience and I know Dinah and I will be in constant touch.
Anne L.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Dinah, the breeder behind DJS Delightful Miniature Schnauzers! From the moment I joined the waiting list for my miniature schnauzer puppy, Dinah was consistently available, responsive, and incredibly supportive. Throughout the entire process, she kept me updated with frequent pictures, videos, and messages about the puppies’ health, growth, and overall well-being.
It meant so much to see how loved and well-cared-for the puppies were even before going to their new homes. The communication was outstanding, and I always felt reassured that my puppy was in the best hands.
Now that my little schnauzer is home, I couldn’t be happier—healthy, happy, and beautifully socialized. I highly recommend DJS Delightful Miniature Schnauzers to anyone looking for a very knowledgeable, caring, loving and truly dedicated miniature schnauzer breeder!