Moonshine’s Minis

Michael W.

Breeder of Miniature Schnauzers

  • Menifee, CA ·
  • Responds within a few hours
  • 100% recommend •

Available puppies

Yahtzee

Ready Nov. 7

7 weeks old · Male

Jenga

Ready Nov. 7

7 weeks old · Male

Juniper

Ready now

8 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Michael W., the breeder behind Moonshine’s Minis located in Menifee, CA.

Q. & A. with Michael

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

    Our puppies include wheaten, white, parti, liver, 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 and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Michael

Michael 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, Michael partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $1,500 - $4,000 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“Pups come with a starter kit of Toys, Food, etc. Vet check, Basic training, AKC Registration, AKC Reunite microchip, and much more. Vaccinated/dewormed with tails docked and dewclaws removed.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Menifee, CA

5772 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Ontario Airport

5761 miles away

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Meet in Las Vegas, NV

5563 miles away

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More about Michael

  • Michael has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Michael’s links

Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Moonshine’s Minis 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

Parent health testing

Moonshine’s Minis 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • DNA Disease 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 Michael to bring home their puppies.

  • Jackie N.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    We adopted Eugene (formerly Daemon) from Michael and Amy through gooddog.com and the entire experience was amazing from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier and have already been recommending them to our friends and family! We’re especially grateful that Amy took the time to FaceTime with us and Eugene before we even had the opportunity to meet Michael and Eugene in person at pickup. It made the experience that much more special. Eugene is an absolute angel! He has brought our family so much joy during a time when we needed it most. He’s incredibly smart, silly, loving, and has quickly become my #1 companion. He turns 14 weeks tomorrow, and watching him grow, learn, and develop his little personality has been such a beautiful experience. He is officially the new baby of the family, and we are completely in love with him! Thank you, Michael and Amy, for bringing Eugene into our lives. We couldn’t be more grateful! ❤️

    Karl F.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Michael and Aimee were a joy to work with. We live in Honolulu, and this was their first experience navigating the red tape required to bring dogs into Hawaii. They were wonderfully patient and efficient throughout the process. They also did an amazing job taking care of the pup, and training and socializing her. Our puppy finally made it to her permanent home here yesterday, she's healthy, utterly fearless, and happy as a schnauzer (who are generally much happier than your average clam . . .) exploring her new digs, and getting to know her new doggie parents. I can't say enough good things about the job Michael and Aimee did with her! Many, MANY thanks, guys!

    Alexander H.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We had such a great experience with Michael and Aimee of Moonshine Minis. From day one they were very responsive, kind, and accommodating. They sent us picture and video updates often and the whole process was very smooth. We are now a week in with our new family member, Poppy. She is healthy, sweet, well behaved, and SMART! She goes to the back door when she needs to go potty, and is great in her crate, sleeping through the night in most nights. What a great addition to our family. Thank you, Michael and Aimee!

  • Bianca P.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Michael and Aimee were wonderful to work with! They were incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and guided us through every step of the process. We are absolutely obsessed with our little Milo and couldn't be happier. Thank you both for helping us find the perfect addition to our family!

    Michelle B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

      • +4

    Michael + Amiee were so lovely and delightful to work with through the process of getting 2 new puppies. It was our first time learning about Mini Schnauzers, and they were very knowledgeable and helpful from start to finish. When the puppies were ready, they even delivered them to our house. We are so happy with our new fur babies and very thankful for Moonshine's Minis!

    Donna C.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    KoKo’s First Day Home Meet KoKo. She is the cutest, most rambunctious 1.9 pound of fluff and sharp teeth that I have ever seen. We picked her up from Aimee and Michael Saturday afternoon at a pickup spot. And if you haven’t met Aimee and Michael, you haven’t met the best miniature schnauzer breeders on Good Dog. They really are the best. They began building a relationship with me the second I let them know that I was interested in their program. BUT, I digress…back to KoKo. She is a beautiful, healthy little girl and I think she knows that she owns every room that she enters. Needless to say, we love her as well as our newfound relationship with our awesome Good Dog breeders, Aimee and Michael. They are the go-to breeders for all things “mini-schnauzer”. Very knowledgeable and helpful! Okay! Here are a few photos of KoKo and our 7 yr-old, Kamea. 🌺🥰

Photos

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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.

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