Patriot Paws

Sandy C.

Breeder of Miniature Schnauzers

  • Springville, TN
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Girl 3

Ready now

9 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Sandy C., the breeder behind Patriot Paws located in Springville, TN. We love this breed and the experience of having litters! Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions. We are a simple, family-run breeding program offering loving and loyal companions to others. We focus on quality care and health with each litter we raise. Our dogs are all genetic testing cleared.

Q. & A. with Sandy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started out helping a friend raise a litter of bulldogs. I got one of the pups and started breeding bulldogs in 2009. I switched to miniature schnauzers in 2016
  • What makes your program special?

    We honor our veterans with a discount and we place our retired breeders with veterans.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include white, liver, and salt and pepper. 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.

Getting a puppy from Sandy

Sandy 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 $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes AKC registration, first set of shots, deworming every two weeks, socialization, a puppy pack. All pups are the same price. We do offer a military discount with ID.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • 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
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Springville, TN

4622 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Flexible meeting point

Sandy can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Sandy

  • Sandy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

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

  • Sandy’s links

Sandy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Patriot Paws 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

Patriot Paws 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.

  • Wisdom 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 Sandy to bring home their puppies.

  • MG

    Melissia G.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    I cannot thank Patiot Paws enough for bringing my Majesty into my life. It has been a year and every day he brings new joy to me.

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