I'm Clay K., the breeder behind Konas Kennels located in Griffin, GA. Konas Kennels started with our lone Giant Schnauzer, Scout. She immediately sold us whole-heartedly on Giants being the absolute bestest pups out there. We are dedicated in providing all of our clients with the best Giant Schnauzer puppies with our satisfaction guarantee!
Q. & A. with Clay
Why did you start breeding?
I was introduced to breeding through a good friend & mentor of mine. We were looking for a working/protection-type/hypoallergenic dog for our family. He introduced us to Giant Schnauzers- for he believed a Giant would be a great fit for our family and needs. We were impressed immediately. We now want to spread our love and admiration of Giants to as many families as possible!
What makes your program special?
I would say it is the love, time, and hands-on approach we give. We are very particular with whom we breed our Scout to. The line is impecable, and we are doing everything we can to keep it that way. We are not a "puppy factory". Our dam's health is the utmost priority. Improving the breed and keeping our line(s) of the highest quality is what we strive for. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Clay
Clay 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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Depending on cropped ears and a docked tail. All puppies come up-to-date w/ vaccines, deworming, and a clean bill of health from our vet. *Deposit is held for the chosen litter or the following litter. Can give further details upon having a conversation.”
Contract & health guarantee
Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay directly.
Konas Kennels 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
Scout, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Scout
Purebred Giant Schnauzer
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Konas Kennels 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.
Brucellosis
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.
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, Animal Genetics 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).