I'm Deborah Michelle B., the breeder behind Schnauzer Affinity located in Kannapolis, NC. I strive to produce the highest quality purebred schnauzers available for families to love and enjoy.
I offer an excellent 5 year guarantee against congenital issues. I work with families to place the perfect baby for them who is 100% healthy and is the best fit for their family.
Q. & A. with Deborah Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
I have been involved, in some capacity, with breeding since I was a teenager. Once I was bitten and smitten by the Schnauzer bug it was inevitable that I'd want to share that love with others at some point. It has been an amazing experience. My forever families and I are always in touch and love to share.
What makes your program special?
I do not breed to "sell" puppies. I work with families for months and often years prior to making a decision on placement. We are one big family and discuss everything from pre conception going forward. I work with the puppies from day one to assure they are physically, mentally and emotionally sound. I make sure I send home a healthy, happy, calm puppy ready to bond and start training right away.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include wheaten, white, 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 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Salt and Pepper
Went home
Female
Video of Litter
Went home
Female
Black and Silver
Went home
Female
Boy 2-Black with blue eyes.
Went home
Male
Black and Silver
Went home
Male
Jet Black-Blue eyes
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Wheaten~Blue eyes
Went home
Male
They're here! Just born 💕
Went home
Female
Wheaten~Blue eyes
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Deborah Michelle
Deborah Michelle 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 $200 deposit and between $1,400 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes tail dock dew claws removed by local surgeon, 1st round of vaccinations administered by DVM, parasite prevention, health guarantee and lifetime support. All puppies go home with a care package containing immediate needs. In the event that I do not have a puppy available for you your deposit will be fully refunded or will be kept for an upcoming litter. Not refundable for declining puppy based on color, coat or eye color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah Michelle 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 Deborah Michelle 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 Deborah Michelle directly.
Schnauzer Affinity 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
Diesel, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Diesel
Daddy Diesel is sweet, loving and loves to play. He is always watching the babies and just waiting for the moment he can finally play with them. He's very gentle and patient with them.
Katie, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Katie
Katie is the sweetest dog I have ever owned. She's very intelligent, quiet and loving.
Cody, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Cody
Cody has an amazing disposition. He is calm, patient, protective and watchful. He is so good with my other dogs and especially the babies. He is always checking on them. He's very athletic, has a great size and build. I have pics and videos if you'd like me to send them.
Sasha, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Sasha
I love this girls size and build. She's very loving, likes to cuddle and this couple was selected to provide potential service/aid companions. Very smart, quickly trained and easily follow hand gesture commands as well.
Isabelle, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Isabelle
Isabelle is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Deborah Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Deborah Michelle 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.
Gabby, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Gabby
Miss Gabriella (Gabby) is an independent girl. I nicknamed her Gabby because she will positively talk back. Ha ha. She is quick to let you know if she wants or needs something. She will give me a quick, short yip or come to find me and show me what she wants. She loves to play and cuddle but is quite content to entertain herself as well. She is the most amazing mommy. She has a beautiful, thick velvety coat and requires minimal brushing.
Simon, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Simon
Simon is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Deborah Michelle decided to make him part of their program. Deborah Michelle 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
Schnauzer Affinity 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.
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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 Deborah Michelle to bring home their puppies.
Jennifer M.
Verified owner · July 2025
+4
I think I’ve made a forever friend in this whole process! We have had the best experience with Michelle. It’s obvious she loves what she does and loves her pups! We love the mini schnauzer and Michelle will be our only stop for the next one.!
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Jackie G.
Verified owner · May 2025
Deborah was such a friendly person and was very helpful throughout the whole process! She always updated me about my puppy, sent pictures! Even afterwards she has been very helpful and supportive! Loki is such an energetic and friendly puppy!
Isabella M.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
+4
I got a miniature schnauzer puppy from Michelle on January 5th of 2025, and it has genuinely been one of the best decisions me and my partner have ever made. We saw Echo, my puppy’s, listing and we immediately felt a connection with her. We messaged Michelle and immediately got a response. It was unfortunate timing since my partner and I were going out of the country together for the holidays for two weeks, but Michelle was gracious enough to hold on to her until we got back! This breeder has the most knowledge about miniature schnauzers that I’ve ever seen, and has been super quick to respond to any sort of questions I’ve been asking—and I’ve been asking a lot! When we picked up Echo, Michelle had put together a whole “going home” kit, this included many toys, a bed, her papers, food, collar, leash, and much more. Michelle isn’t the type of breeder to just produce puppies and never know about them again, she deeply cares for every single one of her pups. Working with Michelle has been such an amazing experience and I’m so grateful to have someone like that in Echo’s life. Thank you!
Diane H.
Verified owner · June 2025
We brought the miniature schnauzer home and she seemed very relaxed and so happy! Any time we interacted with the puppy she would wag her tail. She ate right away and was letting us know when she needed to potty(sniffing behavior). Very alert always engaging with her people. She has been the easiest miniature schnauzer to work with!
Samar H.
Verified owner · May 2025
Working with Michelle from selection to gotcha day was a pleasure. She is a super communicator and continues to guide us and all the other littermate’s pup-parents. I wouldn’t expect anything else from someone who truly loves mini schnauzers. We are so happy we found her and our Rory!!
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Karen S.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
We just got our second puppy from Michelle with Schnauzer Affinity. Her puppies are so intelligent and well behaved. They both are absolutely beautiful. It's obvious that Michelle spends a lot of time with each puppy.