Straw Hat Standard Schnauzers
- Warrenton, VA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Leslie S., the breeder behind Straw Hat Standard Schnauzers located in Warrenton, VA. Our dogs come from generations and decades of health-tested Champions, with the utmost care for sound temperament, form, performance, working ability and aptitude. I’ve been involved with Standard Schnauzers for 30 years and breed to uphold correct, traditional virtues while steering clear of damaging fads.
Q. & A. with Leslie
Why did you start breeding?
I bred my first litter of Standard Schnauzers in 1996, at the encouragement of my mentor after learning how to groom and show my first female to her Championship. This was the second SS she had placed with me and after instilling into me her values of providing quality and lifetime service to every puppy and owner, I wanted to provide life-changing companions to others as she had to me.What makes your program special?
I’ve been breeding with the same health-tested lines for 30 years, working closely with my mentor still to this day. After all of these years, we now consistently produce very correct dogs, beautiful in both form and temperament, able to compete at the highest levels or excel at home as loving companions who can go anywhere and do anything.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are pepper and salt. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
OrangeYellow
Went homeMale
RedYellow
Went homeMale
Rory
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeFemale
BlueYellow
Went homeMale
Turquoise
Went homeFemale
Kringle
Went homeMale
Sunny
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Leslie
Leslie 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
"Price includes contract guarantees, AKC registration, microchip, first round of vaccinations, lots of socialization and a very healthy diet. Deposit secures a reservation for a puppy and is not refundable unless for some reason a reserved puppy becomes unavailable, in which case the deposit will be refunded."
Contract & health guarantee
Leslie 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 Leslie 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 Leslie directly.
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 in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leslie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Warrenton, VA
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Leslie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Leslie
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Leslie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Leslie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Leslie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Straw Hat Standard 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
Karma, mom
Standard Schnauzer
About Karma
In addition to Karma’s gentle, loving nature, her show success is historic for her young age — by two and a half years old her accomplishments included All-Breed Best in Show, multiple Working Group wins and placements, National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex and Best of Winners, Westminster Kennel Club Select, AKC National Championship Award of Merit, SSCA Dog of the Year Opposite Sex and multiple Specialty Best of Breed and Gold level Grand Champion
Great health testing
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Schnauzer Type), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +3 more.Kismet, mom
Standard Schnauzer
About Kismet
Kismet is a high-energy, fun-loving Standard Schnauzer from agility lines who temperament-tested excellently for performance. She easily finished her Championship, including a Specialty win, and is health tested beyond the National Club requirements. Kismet will produce healthy puppies sound in body and mind, both as show and/or performance prospects as well as active pets.
Great health testing
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Schnauzer Type), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Straw Hat Standard 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 Standard Schnauzers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (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).
