Rooted Hearts Miniature Schnauzers

Nelly O.

Breeder of Miniature Schnauzers

Winterville, NC · 243 miles away
Meetup available in Elizabeth City, NC
Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Nelly O., the breeder behind Rooted Hearts Miniature Schnauzers located in Winterville, NC. What started as a love for Miniature Schnauzers grew into Rooted Hearts—a small, intentional breeding program focused on preserving the charm, intelligence, and loyal nature that make this breed so special. We cherish every puppy we raise and every family we connect with with care and devotion daily.

Q. & A. with Nelly

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include wheaten, white, parti, and liver. 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.

Sterling
Went home
Male
Bear
Went home
Male
Honey
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Nelly

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

“At Rooted Hearts, we believe the perfect match goes beyond appearance. We carefully consider each puppy’s personality, temperament, and the lifestyle of their future family to ensure a lifelong bond and successful placement.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Your puppy’s investment includes a thoughtfully curated take-home package with AKC registration, veterinary records, puppy essentials, insurance benefits, and a lifetime of support from Rooted Hearts. A reservation deposit secures your chosen puppy and allows us to prepare their take-home experience as they get ready to join their new family. The deposit is applied toward the final purchase price.”

Contract & health guarantee

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Winterville, NC

243 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

230 miles away

Meet in Elizabeth City, NC

201 miles away

More about Nelly

Club memberships
Nelly is a member of American Miniature Schnauzer Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Royal Canin Crown Breeder.
Nelly has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Nelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

Nelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rooted Hearts Miniature Schnauzers 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

Louie, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Louie
Louie is a calm, quiet, and affectionate Miniature Schnauzer with a naturally gentle personality. He has a sweet, steady temperament and carries himself with confidence without being overly energetic or demanding. His loyal, intelligent, and loving nature makes him a wonderful example of the breed.
Gigi, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Gigi
Gigi has a loving, affectionate, and nurturing temperament. She is intelligent, attentive, and naturally connected to her people, with a sweet personality and gentle confidence. She has been a caring mother and represents the loyal, loving companion qualities we cherish in Miniature Schnauzers.

Parent health testing

Rooted Hearts Miniature Schnauzers 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.

Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.