I'm Rodriquis P., the breeder behind The Miniature Life located in Charleston, SC. We offer top-quality, loving family pets with a focus on health and temperament. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets.
Q. & A. with Rodriquis
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver and black and silver. 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.
Reeces
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Rodriquis
Rodriquis 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 $700 non-refundable deposit and between $1,095 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, the first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size with the exception of eye colors. Includes registration and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rodriquis 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 Rodriquis 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 Rodriquis directly.
The Miniature Life 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
RP
Rodriquis P.
Litter update on 18 Nov. •
The babies are here! 4 males 3 females
Titan and Roxie's litter
RP
Rodriquis P.
Program update on 29 Aug. •
Titan and Roxie enjoying the outdoors. Roxie having a doggy conversation
Parent dogs
Roxie, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Roxie
Black/Silver
Titan, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Titan
Titan is a male Miniature Schnauzer over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rodriquis decided to make him part of their program. Rodriquis 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
The Miniature Life 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Rodriquis to bring home their puppies.
AR M.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
I am thrilled with Reeses, the adorable miniature schnauzer I adopted from Rodriquis at The Miniature Life. She is a sweet, well-adjusted little girl, full of sass and personality. Rodriquis went above and beyond throughout the adoption process. He receives only the highest recommendation from me!