Joyce's Miniature Schnauzers

Joyce C.

Breeder of Miniature Schnauzers

  • Stevenson, AL
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Meet the breeder

I'm Joyce C., the breeder behind Joyce's Miniature Schnauzers located in Stevenson, AL. We are dedicated to bringing a happy, healthy puppy into your home! They are well socialized and are just waiting for a family to call their own... will it be yours? ❤️ *All monies paid on a puppy must be made through GoodDog and is NON-refundable.

Q. & A. with Joyce

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I first started breeding Schnauzers about 30+ years ago. I stopped for a while due to my health, but am now back at it! I’ve raised other breeds as well, but the Schnauzer was my favorite due to their fun personality, loyalty and how easy they are to train. They are also hypoallergenic, which was another major factor in choosing this select breed to raise.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppies are raised in a good, healthy environment, and are treated with care. All of their physical and emotional needs are seen to and they are well socialized in preparation to go to their new home.

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

    Our puppies include 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 and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Joyce

Joyce 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes full registration through either the CKC or AKC program. Some of our puppies can be registered with both. It includes first round of vaccinations, vet check, and their medical records. Any money put towards a puppy is NON-refundable and all transactions must be made through the Good Dog program. Placing a deposit on a puppy will reserve him/her in your name making it unavailable to others. All deposits are non-refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Joyce 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 Joyce 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 Joyce 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Stevenson, AL

544 miles away

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More about Joyce

  • Joyce has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Joyce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Joyce is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Joyce's 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Joyce's 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 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 Joyce to bring home their puppies.

  • Christina R.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We had the most pleasant experience with Joyce getting our little boy. It was fate for sure! He is so perfect and settling in so well. We can really tell he was loved and cared for and thank you Joyce for making our dreams come true! Would definitely recommend

    Daniel G.

    Verified owner · June 2025

      • +6

    We decided while on vacation in Florida to see if there were any Schnauzer breeders near us. (Our first Mini Schnauzer passed away several years ago and we had been waiting for the right time to get another one) Mrs. Joyce popped up with an available puppy that would be ready to go to his forever home when we would be headed back home to Tennessee. Last minute we reached out and Mrs. Joyce was so sweet, knowledgeable and helpful. It was a pleasure meeting with her and we felt that the interaction was seamless. We were at ease. She even gave us a cute little goody bag. You can tell she loves all of her puppies and is truly invested in their well being and who their "fur"ever family will be. We sent her some pics once we completed the trip home. Our Barney is the sweetest boy and we are blessed that we found Mrs. Joyce!!

    Trey S.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    We’re about a week into having our dog we got from Joyce. We love him already. He was obviously well taken care of under her care. He warmed up to our family immediately after being brought into our home. After we placed our deposit on him, Joyce maintained regular contact with us up until the day we picked him up. She regularly sent pictures and videos to us. When we arrived to her home to pick up our little guy, she invited us into her home and sat with us and answered all the questions we had. It was very apparent how much she cares for her puppies and is important to her that the families are comfortable leaving with their new puppy and that the puppy is going to a good home. We’re thrilled with our addition to the family and are very grateful to Joyce.

  • Lily B.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    I had a great experience getting my miniature schnauzer from Joyce! She was so welcoming when I picked up the puppy and made the entire process super easy. Joyce really took the time to answer all of my questions and even checked in to make sure Cosette was settling in well - you can tell she really cares about her puppies! Cosette is the perfect puppy, she has the sweetest disposition and is very smart. She was already mostly potty trained to use a pan when I brought her home, which made the transition so much easier. I couldn’t be happier with my choice, and I highly recommend Joyce to anyone looking for a miniature schnauzer!

    James D.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    "Joyce was a pleasure to work with. We lost our Mini Schnauzer a year ago and were nervous about going through the process of finding another puppy. We saw Betsys picture and did some research, and knew she was the one. Joyce made the whole transition very pleasant. She is so knowledgeable, and caring. You can tell she loves what she does. It was such a pleasure working with her,and we have already told two people about Gooddog, and Joyce's name. Thank you all so much! We love Betsy so much!"

    Marsha D.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    We had recently lost our older of two Mini Schnauzers. We were heart broken. We decided to ho ahead and find a companion for our remaining female Mini Schnauzer. So the hunt was on! I by chance found Good Dog. We could not afford to pay $2,000 or more for a puppy. I checked the site and their reviews. Luckily, I happened upon a review for Joyce’s Mini Schnauzer then checked out her puppies. She still had one unreserved from a litter that was soon to be released. It was a little boy and he was beautiful. She responded quickly to my questions about the little boy. Joyce was extremely knowledgeable about raising Mini Schnauzers even though this was our fourth mini. After talking with her, we immediately placed a deposit and began the wait to pick up our little bundle of joy. She sent us pictures of him and even a video of the litter playing together. We were truly in love. When we picked him up she explained how she taught her puppies to go potty. The puppy actually came to us house trained! Wow! We have continued to use her method and I can’t tell you how this has helped with puppyhood. Yes, he nibbles like any puppy but it is so much easier not to have a puppy that had no idea about where to potty. Joyce raises beautiful puppies and you can tell once you meet her that she has true love and concern for for her puppies. I would highly recommend to anyone searching for a Mini Schnauzer to entertain getting one from her. Call her and speak with her. I know you won’t be disappointed! 😊

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