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.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
"Betty"
Went home
Female
"Linda"
Went home
Female
"Warren"
Went home
Male
"Carol"
Went home
Female
Girl
Went home
Female
Boy
Went home
Male
Red collar Boy
Went home
Male
Boy 1 black collar
Went home
Male
Blue collar Boy
Went home
Male
Orange collar Boy
Went home
Male
Lime green collar Boy
Went home
Male
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.
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
Sandy C.
Litter update on 13 Nov. •
Then there were 2. Two little girls ready to go home now!!!!
Gunner and Justyce's litter
Sandy C.
Program update on 07 Nov. •
Weaning has been completed and successfully. Pad training has been going well too.
Sandy C.
Program update on 19 Oct. •
Almost 5 weeks old. Weaning will be starting soon.
Sandy C.
Program update on 11 Oct. •
Three weeks old and starting to get more alert and active.
Parent dogs
Valor, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Valor
Valor is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandy decided to make her part of their program. Sandy 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.
Blossom, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Blossom
Blossom is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandy decided to make her part of their program. Sandy 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.
Indy, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Indy
Indy is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandy decided to make her part of their program. Sandy 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.
Victory, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Victory
Victory is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandy decided to make her part of their program. Sandy 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.
Honor, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Honor
Honor is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandy decided to make her part of their program. Sandy 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.
Justyce, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Justyce
Salt and pepper parti
Gunner, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Gunner
Gunner is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandy decided to make him part of their program. Sandy 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.
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.
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Melissia G.
Verified owner · June 2025
+5
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.