The Way Dog Breeding
- Missouri
Meet the breeder
I'm Dakota L., the breeder behind The Way Dog Breeding located in Missouri. We’re devoted to ensuring there are healthy puppies for others to enjoy and we do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. Our puppies become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.
Q. & A. with Dakota
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Benjamin
Went homeMale
Grant
Went homeMale
Hercules
Went homeMale
Jasmine
Went homeFemale
Baloo
Went homeMale
Aladdin
Went homeMale
Olaf
Went homeMale
Beast
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Dakota
Dakota 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
Connect with Dakota to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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
- Various sounds
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dakota.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Missouri
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport
More about Dakota
Dakota has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Dakota was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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Dakota is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Way Dog Breeding 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
Mini, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Mini
Mini is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dakota decided to make her part of their program. Dakota 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.
Tory, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Tory
Tory is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dakota decided to make her part of their program. Dakota 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.
Willow, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Willow
Willow is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dakota decided to make her part of their program. Dakota 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.
Winston, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Winston
Winston is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dakota decided to make him part of their program. Dakota 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 Way Dog Breeding 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 Dakota to bring home their puppies.
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Sasha S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Dakota was very responsive, stayed in touch and sent me updates about my new puppy. I can tell he really care about his dogs.
