I'm Carla Selene C., the breeder behind Selene's Schnauzers located in Hickory, NC. My dogs are raised inside my home, around my children. Parents are health tested through Embark. Puppies will have 6 week shots and a vet exam, 1st groom and 2 year health guarantee. I offer AKC registered dogs, CKC registered and occasionally no registration. All are purebred!
Q. & A. with Carla Selene
Why did you start breeding?
My mother passed, and I was left to care for my brother. I was home a lot and my love for dogs inspired me to try breeding. I love puppies and I really enjoy making people smile when they get their new baby!❤️🐶
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Miniature Schnauzer puppies include wheaten, 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.
Gingerbread
Reserved
Female
Truffle
Reserved
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Maddie
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Carla Selene
Carla Selene 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 $325 non-refundable deposit and between $1,175 - $2,075 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prices vary depending on which parents I use, the color of pups produced, and whether or not breeding rights are given. Deposit of $325 is required to reserve a puppy.
Puppies will not be placed on hold/reserved without a deposit!”
Contract & health guarantee
Carla Selene 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 Carla Selene 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 Carla Selene directly.
Selene's 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
Litter and program updates
Carla Selene C.
Litter update on 23 June •
Kodak and Bibi's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Levi, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Levi
Levi is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carla Selene decided to make him part of their program. Carla Selene 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.
Dharma, mom
Poodle
About Dharma
Dharma is by far the sweetest dog I have ever had! She sleeps with me. Absolutely precious!
Kodak, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Kodak
Roan Black and White Parti
Duncan, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Duncan
Platinum Salt and Pepper
Rani, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Rani
Rani is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carla Selene decided to make her part of their program. Carla Selene 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.
Bibi, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Bibi
Bibi is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carla Selene decided to make her part of their program. Carla Selene 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.
Nyx, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Nyx
Nyx is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carla Selene decided to make her part of their program. Carla Selene 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.
Lucy, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carla Selene decided to make her part of their program. Carla Selene 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
Selene's 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.
DNA Disease 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 Carla Selene to bring home their puppies.
Branna H.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
+6
This was our first experience buying a puppy and I am SO happy that Carla was who we went with! She was so responsive, explained lots to me, and was patient. She just wanted to educate me and never made me feel bad for not knowing things. She was very responsive and so so easy to work with. She even FaceTimed us so we could see her a few times 😭. We got our puppy at 8 weeks old in August and now have an almost 6 month old. She’s full of attitude and she’s a diva, but she’s so smart and healthy! And we are in love with her coat colors! If we ever get a mini schnauzer again, we will be coming to Carla again! 10/10!!
Cynthia B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Great to work with. Answers all questions and easy to communicate with. Love my puppy. I didn’t have any problems picking my puppy up. I would recommend this breeder to anybody.
Courtney M.
Verified owner · May 2025
+8
Carla responded to me within 30 minutes of me contacting her through the app. She was extremely informative during the call. She was willing to meet me half way to pick up our puppy which I thought was extremely nice and convenient! The dog wr got from her is amazing! Beautiful color and amazing temperament. We couldn't be happier!
Justice B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Perfectly ! I was able to talk to Selene every week for an update and picture on my baby. She was super communicative and understanding even with my questions and concerns. I can tell she is loving and careful with all these babies ! Thank you so much for caring for my baby before he was delivered to me 🫶🏾
Tim S.
Verified owner · May 2025
We had the experience with Carla when we were in search of our little babies. We brought Josie home on January 8th, and she’s grown so big. She’s the most adorable and mild tempered little sweetheart one could imagine. We love her and would definitely consider Carla again in the future.