Happy Beard Schnauzers

Happy Beards

Breeder of Giant Schnauzers and Miniature Schnauzers

  • Saratoga Springs, UT ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Happy Beards, the breeder behind Happy Beard Schnauzers located in Saratoga Springs, UT. I've owned schnauzers my entire life! In 1992, while completing my BS in Animal Science (pre-vet), I began breeding schnauzers. I have a lifetime of knowledge and interaction with schnauzers. I offer lifetime breeder support and a health guarantee. We're confident you wont find a more well rounded schnauzer!

Q. & A. with Happy Beards

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I began breeding Miniature Schnauzers during my time in my pre-vet program. Here at Happy Beards, our focus is on raising happy, healthy puppies. I feel that health testing is the most important aspect of breeding. I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program.

  • What makes your program special?

    I can offer families lifetime support that's backed up by my continuing education in genetics, breed specific education, dog training, & science advancements in the canine world throughout my life; there is ALWAYS more to learn. In my breeding program, good health and temperament are essential, & cuteness and love are guaranteed. I look forward to connecting with you and your family.

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

    Our Giant Schnauzer puppies are 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 Happy Beards

Happy Beards 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, Happy Beards partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes health guarantee, Limited AKC registration, microchip, 30 days health insurance (no waiting period), ample puppy package, & lifetime breeder support. See web page to view our contract! Deposit is non refundable but can be transferred to another puppy or litter and doesn't expire.”

Contract & health guarantee

Happy Beards 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 Happy Beards 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 Happy Beards 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
      • 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Saratoga Springs, UT

5228 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

5203 miles away

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Meet in Evanston, WY

5145 miles away

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More about Happy Beards

  • Happy Beards has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Happy Beards was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Happy Beards’s links

Happy Beards is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Happy 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Parent health testing

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Happy 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 Giant Schnauzers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Happy Beards to bring home their puppies.

  • Dana S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    I chose the dog opal she was beautiful her markings were just gorgeous I was looking for a name and I found the name Bella means beautiful that’s exactly what she was beautiful. She is full of spunk so playful she has her own little character she is a very fast learner we’ve got her down with potty training she does that 100% perfect I’ve had her about little over a week two weeks actually my mom and I just love her to death she loves to talk to us in the morning she brings all her toys to us to play I did not even have to teach her that this is an excellent breed her distemper is so excellent very mild at times of course she’s a puppy she’s going to be playing and full of spunk but I can tell she’s going to be playing her whole life she plays with her toys all by herself but she is so funny she dragged up big fluffy house I have for her real plush she dragged it all the way over to her potty pads I have no idea why but something means something there She is such a character I have owned several miniature schnauzers my last one was a toy and she had passed away after 23 years I think Bella will be a small end to myself I’m not sure she did very well clipping her toenails and she’s behaving a lot better with her chewing and biting . She sure brings a lot of joy to my life into my mom’s thank you Happy Beard Schnauzers I believe they have some really nice schnauzers that they breed I’m very happy with the purchase that I made

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    Eddie W.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    It was a wonderful experience getting our puppy from Happy Beard! He flew the puppy over by himself to us. Both parents have been OFA tested, so we can worry less about the health of our dog. Oreo came home well behaved and learned where to go potty very quickly inside the house probably because he was already litter box trained before we got him. Everything was great, we love to have Kipper with our family!

    Robin H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We love our new littler girl, Lily! She is sweet, friendly and very active! Happy Beards did a wonderful job! She was crate trained from the beginning and had a good start to potty training. Happy Beards communicated well and we met at a designated location as scheduled.

  • Virginia W.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Piper has been here two weeks. She has totally taken over the house. This little munchkin is amazing, she is perfect. Her birth family (Happy Beard)did an amazing job with this little girl, she easily transitioned to her new home, sleeping all night, few potty accidents (most attributed to mom not paying attention) and just being a puppy.

    Christopher W.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

      • +4

    Everything went really well with Happy Beard Schnauzers. They are great communicators and kept me up to date with scheduling on the day of pick up. Very easy to work with. The pick up went smoothly and the puppy was in great shape and perky.

    Rachel K.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

      • +6

    Our experience with Happy Beard was amazing from the first message to pick up. Our little Ophelia has settled in very well and we were well prepared for her thanks to the info we got in advance. Cory met us halfway making it just a day trip for us and the communication was excellent. We will definitely adopt from them again if/when we’re looking for another baby.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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