I'm Daphne Y., the breeder behind Stadtler Miniature Schnauzers located in Monroe, VA. I am exceptionally careful with the genetics and health of the breed. We only sell Show and Pet quality puppies. We breed according to the standards set for the breed by the American Miniature Schnauzer Club, the parent club for the breed within the American Kennel Club. Even a pet quality puppy looks like it could be a show dog to the untrained eye.
Q. & A. with Daphne
Why did you start breeding?
I have had them since 2 days before my 11th birthday, I am now 50. I got my foundation bitch in 1991. I always told her I would get her a puppy of her own. I ended up keeping her daughter. I got my first champion out of her daughter. I fell in love from there.
What makes your program special?
How careful I am at avoiding genetic disease and how I care about doing genetic testing. I will not breed to the #1 dog just because he is the #1 dog. In 30 years I have been blessed as to not have produced a genetic issue, although I am not stupid, it can happen. Our dogs have been fully tested for 7 different genetic disorders. PRA B Wild Type; MAC; Myotonia Congenita; Type B1 PRA HIVEP3; Charcot-Marie-Tooth Neuropathy; Comma Defect and PMDS
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Daphne
Daphne 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,600 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our pet prices are the same for natural ears. Cropped ears are slightly more. Show prices for females are sold at pet cropped plus a pick back (must agree to dog & pedigree) or outright for a set price. Males are sold outright for show. We DO NOT sell breeding quality, pet and show ONLY. Deposits are $500 from between day 1 until puppies are 6 weeks old, at which time 50% of total price is due. Remaining balance is due the day you take home your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Daphne 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 Daphne 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 Daphne directly.
Stadtler 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
Virginia, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Virginia
Ginny is impish and mischievous but definitely loving. She is clear from 7 genetic disorders through parentage.
Donavan, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Donavan
Sweetheart of a male. Clear from 6 genetic disorders. His puppies seem to have his overwhelming sweet nature, with a little impishness!
Fae, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Fae
Fae is so much like her mother where personality is considered. She's cuddly and kissable. She also loves her babies and just doesn't want to let them be without her.
She is clear from 7 genetic disorders. One through parentage and the other 6 with direct testing with Labokild in Germany. She is AKC Champion sired.
Joy, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Joy
She loves to express herself with wiggling her butt. She's a very happy girl. OFA eye exams clear and health checkup. She is clear from 7 genetic disorders through parentage. Genetic testing done with Optigen, Penngen and Labokiln (Germany). AKC Champion sired.
Zach, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Zach
Zach is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Daphne decided to make him part of their program. Daphne 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.
Joy, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Joy
Joy is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Zach, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Zach
Zach is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Daphne decided to make him part of their program. Daphne 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.
Rowena, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Rowena
Rowena has been directly tested for 6 genetic disorders and her parents are. PRA B Wild Type clear She is clear from 6 recessive genetic tests and a carrier for one recessive disorder called PMDS. She is safely bred when bred to males who are not carriers for PMDS.
Drystan, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Drystan
Drystan has been tested for 7 recessive genetic disorders and is clear from all 7 disorders. PRA B Wild Type; Macrobacterium Avium; Myotonia Congenita; Type B1 PRA HIVEP3; Charcot Marie Tooth Neuropathy; Comma Defect and PMDS.
Although he is 12 years old, he maintains his exceptional inky black color!
Ciara, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Ciara
Ciara is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Zach, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Zach
Zach is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Daphne decided to make him part of their program. Daphne 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.
Simon, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Simon
Simon is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Daphne decided to make him part of their program. Daphne 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.
Bonnie, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Bonnie
Bonnie is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Sinead, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Sinead
Sinead is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Brianna, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Brianna
Brianna is a female Miniature Schnauzer over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Dani, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Dani
Dani is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Jack, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Jack
Jack is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Daphne decided to make him part of their program. Daphne 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.
Deirdre, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Deirdre
Deirdre is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Deirdre, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Deirdre
Deirdre is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Colby, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Colby
Colby is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Daphne decided to make him part of their program. Daphne 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.
Sullivan, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Sullivan
Sullivan is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Daphne decided to make him part of their program. Daphne 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.
Siobhan, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Siobhan
Siobhan is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Daphne decided to make her part of their program. Daphne 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.
Mo, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Mo
Mo is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Daphne decided to make him part of their program. Daphne 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
Stadtler 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.
PRA, Miniature Schnauzer, Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC), PRA 1 - Type A (Miniature Schnauzer Type), Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome, Myotonia Congenita, Schnauzer Type
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).