Heart of Virginia Schnauzers
Meet the breeder
I'm Monique L., the breeder behind Heart of Virginia Schnauzers located in Portsmouth, VA. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Monique
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Antonio
Went homeMale
Felix
Went homeMale
Jorge
Went homeMale
Bruno
Went homeMale
Mirabel
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Zero
Went homeMale
Felix
Went homeMale
Antonio
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Monique
Monique 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 $500 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes microchip, docking of tail, first round of vaccines and deworming. $500 non refundable to secure your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Monique 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 Monique 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 Monique 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
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 Monique.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Portsmouth, VA
4124 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
4115 miles away
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More about Monique
Monique has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Monique was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Monique’s links
Monique is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Heart of Virginia 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
Jack, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Jack
Liver with ticking
Sally, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Sally
Sally is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Monique decided to make her part of their program. Monique 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
Heart of Virginia 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.
Myotonia Congenita, Schnauzer Type, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Schnauzer Type), PRA, Miniature Schnauzer
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).
