Grace’s Highland Oak Estate Schnauzers

Cindy G.

Breeder of Miniature Schnauzers

  • Newton, AL
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Cindy G., the breeder behind Grace’s Highland Oak Estate Schnauzers located in Newton, AL. Grace’s Highland Oak Estate Schnauzers is a home-based program in Alabama focused on health-tested lines, in-home raising, and intentional placement. We prioritize temperament, structure, and lifelong success—raising each puppy with care, purpose, and integrity.

Q. & A. with Cindy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our journey began with a deep love for the Schnauzer breed and a desire to raise them differently. What started with one became a calling to build a program rooted in health, temperament, and intentional placement. Today, Highland Oak Estate reflects our commitment to raising companions with purpose.

  • What makes your program special?

    We prioritize intentional placement over volume. Our puppies are raised in-home under our Clean Air, Clean Home, Clean Treat philosophy, with a focus on health, temperament, and early enrichment. Each puppy is individually known and carefully placed to ensure a lifelong, successful match.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include wheaten, white, 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.

Getting a puppy from Cindy

Cindy 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, Cindy partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We match each puppy based on temperament, lifestyle, and home environment. Placement is not first come—each family is thoughtfully approved and guided to the puppy best suited for long-term success. Our priority is a balanced, lifelong fit for both puppy and home.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,300 - $6,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes guaranteed AKC registration, all vaccines and worming up to date and a veterinarian certification from our vet clear of any infection or illness. Deposit is same on all puppies.”

Contract & health guarantee

Cindy 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 Cindy 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 Cindy directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cindy.

Breeder's location

Meet in Newton, AL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Northwest Florida Beaches Airport

Meet in Columbus, GA

More about Cindy

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Cindy has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Cindy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Cindy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Grace’s Highland Oak Estate 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Grace’s Highland Oak Estate 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

    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 Cindy to bring home their puppies.

  • Rachel S.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

      • +7

    We are so happy with our experience with Cindy and Larry! They really care about their pack and will go above and beyond to vet applications till they've found the perfect family for their babies ❤️ Cindy takes such good care of the puppies! Paxton came with a bag full of everything he needed! And I feel completely comfortable reaching out with any questions regarding his care. No one better to ask than someone with her experience. I would HIGHLY recommend Grace's Schnauzers Paradise and if we decide to add another pup to our family, this will be my first stop! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Clifton L.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +8

    It was a pleasure working with Cindy from Grace’s Schnauzer Paradise. Louie has been one of the best-mannered, most well-behaved dogs I have ever adopted. He was super easy to potty train, and I could tell Cindy had already started the training process. I highly recommend Cindy for your next furbaby. Thanks, Cindy! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🐶🐶

    Chasidy R.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Working with Cindy so was wonderful! She was so good about sending pictures and videos of Henry! Cindy did a great job keeping in touch with me. Henry is very well behaved and has been super easy to potty train. If I ever get another miniature schnauzer, it will be through Cindy for sure!!!

  • Claudia L.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    I recently lost my Minature Schnauzer of 17 years and in my search for another puppy, I found Good Dog which led me to Grace's Schnauzers Paradise. Cindy Grace worked tiredlessly to match the right puppy to me, kept me up to date on the puppy's progress, and answered my inquires promptly and accurately. Pick up was easy and throughout the puppy's adjustment period, Cindy made herself available for consultation. The buying process using Good Dog went smoothly. Good Dog provided the right avenue for me to find my puppy and Grace's Schnauzers Paradise was the perfect match for me. I highly recommend both Grace's Schnauzers Paradise and Good Dog.

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    Harvey W.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    If you want a 1st class experience with a a professional miniature schnauzer breeder, Cindy checks all the boxes. Burt has the best personality and is extremely intelligent. A great addition to our family and my boys love him!

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    melissa h.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Best experience!!! After searching multiple outlets I stumbled across Cindy Grace on Good Dog. What a blessing she has been. Cindy was so responsive to every question I had throughout the entire process. She has gone above and beyond to help me choose the best puppy for me. I’ve been a Schnauzer mom since 1996 and I am here to tell you I do not recall having such a smart and acclimated puppy to date. Each and everyone has been extremely special in their own way but it truly makes a difference when these puppies are raised inside their breeders homes instead of in a garage or separate space outside of their home. The honest efforts made to potty detail are out of this world. My sweet new boy is doing so well. Cindy made sure I had everything I needed and coordinated pickup with me with so much ease. We are home and settling in tremendously. I couldn’t be happier that I found Cindy. She is truly heaven sent and a blessing. Not one single complaint here. Thank you so much Cindy. 🫶 Biscotti Cruz is so loved and we look forward to you sharing in our journey. I’m so blessed to call you my friend. My heart is full. 🤎

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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.

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.

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