Semien Family Kennels

David S.

Breeder of Miniature Schnauzers

Houston, TX

Meet the breeder

I'm David S., the breeder behind Semien Family Kennels located in Houston, TX. We are a family-run Miniature Schnauzer kennel led by David, Rachel, Xander, and our little Boss Baby. Committed to ethical breeding, we focus on health, temperament, and strong bloodlines. Our puppies are raised with love, care, and socialization to become cherished family companions. 🐾.

Q. & A. with David

Why did you start breeding?
We started breeding Miniature Schnauzers to combine our family's love of animals with the opportunity to teach our children responsibility, compassion, and care. We wanted to be a trusted source for families seeking a well-bred companion while promoting ethical breeding practices, preserving quality bloodlines, and creating lifelong connections between dogs and the people who love them. ❤️🐾
What makes your program special?
What makes our program special is that it's truly family-centered. Our dogs are raised as part of our family and surrounded by love every day. Everyone has a role, from Mom and Dad to the kids, helping create a nurturing environment where care, affection, and connection come first.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and silver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from David

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

“At our kennel, we believe every puppy deserves the right family, and every family deserves the right puppy. While families may have preferences for gender, color, or markings, we work closely with each family to match them with a puppy based on temperament, personality, activity level, and lifestyle. We get to know our puppies from birth and use our observations to help ensure the best possible match. Our goal is to create lifelong bonds and set both our puppies and their families up for success.”

Price

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

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“Price includes a heath guarantee, first round vaccinations, routine deworming, socialization and family raised care. AKC litter registered; puppies are eligible for individual AK registration. A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your selected puppy and is applied to the purchase price. Once reserved, your puppy is held exclusively for your family and removed from availability.”

Contract & health guarantee

David 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 David 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 David 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
  - Socialized with children
  - 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
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Food & treats
  - Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Houston, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at William P. Hobby Airport

Meet in Houston, TX

More about David

David has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
David was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
David’s links
- Website

David is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Semien Family Kennels 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

Penny, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Penny
Penny is a playful, intelligent pup who's always ready for adventure. He loves exploring and roaming outdoors, and he's fiercely protective of his family. Quick to learn and full of enthusiasm.
Penelope, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Penelope
Pictured on left - Penelope is a social butterfly with a heart of gold. She’s incredibly friendly and loves meeting new people and dogs alike. Her playful spirit is infectious, and she brings joy to everyone around her. Smart and eager to learn, Penelope picks up commands and new tricks with impressive speed. She’s the kind of dog who makes instant friends wherever she goes

Parent health testing

Semien Family Kennels 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.