I'm Carol A., the breeder behind Little River Puppies located in Floyd, VA. Miniature Schnauzers are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We are dedicated towards achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Carol
Why did you start breeding?
I have been a dog person ever since I was a small child. They are an integral part of my life, my love, seven days and nights a week. I enjoy and love them greatly and adore raising beautiful, precious, wonderful little puppies, who will be someone’s best friend and an integral part of a loving and happy home and family. I adore hearing from them and seeing pics, vids and stories regularly!
What makes your program special?
I am proud and thankful to say that my breeding program is special in a multitude of ways! All of my dogs, parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and great great grandparents are 100% a part of my family. They of course, all reside with us in our home and are as much a part of the family as any of the rest of us. They are adored and loved on, have the best of foods, toys, treats, veterinary care etc. They are loved like crazy and each one of them are put before my own needs every day.
Everyone is and has been happy, healthy, strong, absolutely stunning, determined AKC miniature schnauzers. Our lines are free from anything but the very healthiest of dogs. No genetic issues or otherwise are in these several generations that I have raised and are an every day part of my family. I know each one of them intimately and their traits, personalities, temperament, etc., and they are loved and adored and cared for beyond words each one individually for each ones needs and likes and dislikes, etc. These little ones are cooked for every single day to ensure that they have balanced and healthy nutrition, and to cater to each individuals likes, needs etc.
Their puppies, of course, are born right into our hands and are monitored tended to around the clock to ensure health, safety,
socialization, and so forth and again tending to each little ones’ individual needs.
I offer a lifetime of support as well as genetic and health warranties. All of my babies go home to their new families, having been exposed to all the goings on of a busy normal household, as well as children, other dogs, and so forth. They of course, will go home with their Veterinarian exams, first round of vaccines, food, toys, gift bags, AKC paperwork, health, records, and more.
I look very forward to happily helping each one of you in and your search for your wonderful and precious newest family
member.
Carol
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include salt and pepper, black, and black and silver. 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.
Kristoff (Yellow ribbon)
Went home
Male
Honeymaren (maroon ribbon)
Went home
Female
Sven (teal ribbon)
Went home
Male
Olaf (Blue ribbon)
Went home
Male
Elsa (pink ribbon)
Went home
Female
Anna (purple ribbon)
Went home
Female
Hans (orange ribbon)
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Maybes Pink Ribbon Girl
Went home
Female
Maybes Green Ribbon Boy
Went home
Male
Maybes Blue Ribbon Boy
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Blue Ribbon Boy (Georgia's)
Went home
Male
Purple Ribbon Girl (Georgia's)
Went home
Female
Green Ribbon Boy (Georgia's)
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
TBD
Ready now
3 years old
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Carol
Carol 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $550 - $1,450 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol directly.
Little River Puppies 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
Carol A.
Litter update on 28 July •
Check out George and Rambo‘s little Blue Ribbon Boy! He is ready to come home in about a week and a half and is waiting on his forever family to show up to take him home!
He has the sweetest personality and the happiest little tail and is just so much fun to be around. He keeps us smiling and laughing all the way! He loves his toys and loves his food and loves his family! He is just a precious little soul and a wonderful little fellow. Please inquire for more info on this lovely and happy and sweet little one.
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Rambo and Georgia's litter
Carol A.
Litter update on 28 July •
Maybe and Rambo’s stunning little green ribbon boy is ready to come home this coming Friday, August 1, 2025! He has the happiest and sweetest personality! He has brought us so much joy and laughter and sweetness and so many smiles! This little fellow will love and cherish you, as well! He is just a joy and a delight in every area, filled with love and life, and so happy and healthy! Please inquire for further info.
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Rambo and Maybe's litter
Carol A.
Litter update on 03 July •
Dear Kiki and Henry’s littles will be going home, next week! They are absolutely stunning with their little personalities and temperament absolutely perfect! We have enjoyed them greatly. They are so much fun and have so much love and playfulness, and sweetness, and are just so full of love for life and their people. They love their toys and have a wonderful hearty appetites. They have grown so fast and learned so much so very quickly. They bring so much happiness and joy, and I know their new families will be in love instantaneously with these precious little souls. All of them are absolutely stunning, just as beautiful as they can possibly be. We will miss them greatly. They have brought so many smiles and so much laughter and sweetness to us all.
Please reach out concerning availability and also availability on the other two litters
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Henry and Kiki's litter
Carol A.
Litter update on 17 June •
Kiki and Henry’s precious. His babies are four weeks old today! It’s an awesome age to be as they are learning so much, so quickly! Just so funny and cute and so sweet. Not to mention absolutely stunning! Feel free to enjoy their antics! They will bring you many smiles.
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Henry and Kiki's litter
Carol A.
Litter update on 12 June •
Henry and Kiki's litter
Carol A.
Litter update on 12 June •
Three weeks old! Happy, healthy, loving and lovely sweet little Schnauzer babies. Henry and Kiki litter! They are an exceptionally astounding little group. Please reach out for questions or to discuss these babies, my program and all that you would like to talk about.
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Henry and Kiki's litter
Carol A.
Litter update on 12 June •
Kiki’s precious little ones are so lovely and so very sweet! They are happy, healthy and so much fun! They are now three weeks old and learning to eat their puppy food and to play and interact with each other and with us. They love climbing in your lap and cuddling in all the things that happy, healthy little Schnauzer puppies do! ❤️❤️❤️
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Henry and Kiki's litter
Parent dogs
Gabby, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Gabby
Gabby is an energetic, fun loving girl on the smaller side. She’s sweet and friendly and up for anything! Just an all around good kid :)
Rambo, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Rambo
Sweet and handsome Rambo is a wonderful fellow with truly the most perfect of temperaments. His stunning black and silver coat is amazing. He loves and adores all of his human family and all of his doggy friends and family as well.
Georgia, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Georgia
Georgia is a very calm, laid-back, easy-going girl who has a peaceful, calming presence. She’s a wonderful mother and friend to all!
Maybe, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Maybe
Little Miss Maybe is a super happy, well rounded little girl! She has loads of friends both doggie and human and keeps us laughing and smiling at her funny antics and her sweet kindness.
Kiki, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Kiki
Little River Kickin’ It Kiki Dee is a stunning little girl with a perfect temperament. She loves her human family, adores her babies, greatly enjoys her squeaky toys, and being outside especially when chasing a ball.
Ritzi, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Ritzi
Ritzi is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol decided to make her part of their program. Carol 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.
Tony, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Tony
Tony is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carol decided to make him part of their program. Carol 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.
Heidi, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Heidi
Heidi is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol decided to make her part of their program. Carol 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.
Klancy, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Klancy
Klancy is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carol decided to make him part of their program. Carol 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.