Rivers Edge Schnauzers by Joyce Clark

Joyce C.

Breeder of Miniature Schnauzers

Stevenson, AL
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Meet the breeder

I'm Joyce C., the breeder behind Rivers Edge Schnauzers by Joyce Clark located in Stevenson, AL. We are dedicated to bringing a happy, healthy puppy into your home! They are well socialized and are just waiting for a family to call their own... will it be yours? ❤️ *All monies paid on a puppy must be made through GoodDog and is NON-refundable.

Q. & A. with Joyce

Why did you start breeding?
I first started breeding Schnauzers about 30+ years ago. I stopped for a while due to my health, but am now back at it! I’ve raised other breeds as well, but the Schnauzer was my favorite due to their fun personality, loyalty and how easy they are to train. They are also hypoallergenic, which was another major factor in choosing this select breed to raise.
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in a clean, healthy environment, and are treated with care. All of their physical and emotional needs are seen to and they are well socialized in preparation to go to their new home.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include parti, liver, salt and pepper, black and silver, and black. 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.

Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Rosco
Went home
Male
Rambo
Went home
Male
Rollo
Went home
Male
Ryder
Went home
Male
lil Bit
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Hardrock-Red
Went home
Male
Coco- Blue
Went home
Male
Joe- White
Went home
Male
Snowflake -Brown Collar
Went home
Female
Rudolph - Green Collar
Went home
Male
Jack - Purple Collar
Went home
Male
Sally- Pink Collar
Went home
Female
Frosty - Yellow Collar
Went home
Female
Santa- Orange Collar
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Joyce

Joyce 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $650 - $950 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"This price includes full registration with CKC. It also includes first round of vaccinations, vet check, and their medical records. The deposit and and money put towards a puppy to reserve it, is NON-refundable and all transactions must be made through the Good Dog program. Placing a deposit on a puppy will reserve him/her in your name making it unavailable to others. Therefore all deposits are NON-refundable."

Contract & health guarantee

Joyce 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 Joyce 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 Joyce 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
  - 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
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Toys
  - Initial potty training
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Food & treats
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Stevenson, AL

4601 miles away

Other pick-up locations

More about Joyce

Joyce has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Joyce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Joyce is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rivers Edge Schnauzers by Joyce Clark 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

Lilo, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Lilo
Lilo is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joyce decided to make her part of their program. Joyce 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.
Gigi, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Gigi
Gigi is our beautiful black and silver female. She has a extremely mega coat! She has a very sweet temperament and is loyal to the family. All of her pups are gorgeous and most have been on the small side and when paired with Bear, they are mega coated as well.
Layla, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Layla
Layla is our solid black lady. She has the greatest personality and loves attention. Her past litters have produced healthy and beautiful pups.
Bear, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Bear
There is our liver and tan male. He is a mega coat. He is extremely smart and guards are females very well!. He is also registered with AKC.
Muffin, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Muffin
Muffin is a salt and pepper parti with subtle hints of tan in her thick coat. She has a very gentle disposition and interacts well with people and other dogs. Her profile picture doesn’t reflect her coat as we had given her a mommy cut just before the puppies arrived. We do this in consideration for the puppies and her hygiene during the mommy phase.

Parent health testing

Rivers Edge Schnauzers by Joyce Clark 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.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Joyce to bring home their puppies.

Hayley E.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Joyce was wonderful to work with. She kept us updated as we waited for Archie and then when it was time to take him home, she had a nicely packed bag with everything we needed to get started. Her home was immaculate and you could tell her animals were well cared for. We highly recommend and hope my sister will be getting a future puppy from Joyce!
Barry W.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Working with Joyce was great. She made the experience of getting our puppy very easy. She kept us up to date on his vet visits and his progress leading up until we could bring Sebastian home. I would highly recommend Joyce for anyone looking to bring home a wonderful pet. Barry & Sandra
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Valerie V.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Joyce was an absolute pleasure to get to know and to work with. In a world where so many people are taken advantage of while looking for the perfect pet, Joyce was a shining light. You can definitely see her love for her puppies in everything she does. I really appreciate her providing updates on our fur baby until the day we picked him up! If you are looking for a schnauzer you have found the right person to get one from! Thank you Joyce for everything!!
Brandon W.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
We couldn’t be happier with our experience. The communication throughout the entire process was excellent—clear, timely, and thoughtful at every step. The breeder’s approach was professional, transparent, and genuinely focused on the well-being of the dogs, which gave us complete confidence. The outcome exceeded our expectations, and we are incredibly grateful for such a positive experience. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
It has been a pleasure working with Joyce. She is very knowledgeable and was easy to work with. She did several FaceTime calls so we could see Piper. Very flexible on date and time to pick Piper up. We have a miniature Australian Shepherd that is 13 years old and we wanted another companion as he is declining. I know that Piper will be great for our entire family. We look forward to working with Joyce again soon.
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Amy T.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Joyce was amazing and very responsive, taking the time to answer my many questions and sending me pictures and videos of our little pup! She was also very helpful and resourceful, providing me a great contact to have our puppy delivered home safe and sound before Christmas! You can tell how much Joyce loves and cares for the puppies before they find their forever homes! We definitely recommend her.