I'm Michelle M., the breeder behind Twisted Pines Mini Schnauzers located in Chattaroy, WA. We are passionate about raising loyal and well socialized family companions, and are dedicated to maintaining responsible breeding practices as set forth by AKC standards.
We do all that we can to make sure our pups get the best care before they are even born, and go to only the best homes!
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
We were almost scammed several times years ago while looking for our female (Bella) two years ago. We decided at that time that we wanted to breed and raise our own puppies! Our love for Miniature Schnauzers is reflected in the personal touch we put into making sure the addition of your new puppy is a truly joyful experience.
What makes your program special?
Both mom and dad are our beloved family members. Their litters were planned long ago, and we waited until the perfect timing. Our dogs and puppies are family-loved, cherished, well-handled, and socialized!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Willow
Went home
Female
Milo
Went home
Male
Daisy Mae
Went home
Female
Tank
Went home
Male
Raven
Went home
Female
Smokey
Went home
Male
Izzy (Isabella)
Went home
Female
Parker
Went home
Male
Lena (Noel)
Went home
Female
Haley (Ivy)
Went home
Female
Tirian (Buddy)
Went home
Male
Levi (Rudy)
Went home
Male
Charlie (Claus)
Went home
Male
Tasha (Faith)
Went home
Female
Amica (Angel)
Went home
Female
Zoey
Went home
Female
Ellie (Hope)
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Included are parent's Embark DNA and health clearance results, tails docked, dewclaws removed, and first set of shots at 7 weeks old.
Puppy send home bags include blankets with mom's/littermates scents on it, stuffed animal with mom's/littermates scent on it, sample bag of the puppy food they are eating, and sample bag of the pine pellets we use for litter/potty training. Non-refundable holding deposit. There will be no refunds unless there is a vet documented health issue that is discovered/develops while still under our care, 8 weeks or younger only.
Security deposit must be received within 24 hours of receiving the request!!
If the deposit is not received within the 24 hour timeframe as stated above, it will void the application for the puppy, and the puppy will no longer available for the applicant to adopt.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle directly.
Twisted Pines Mini 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
Odie, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Odie
Born May 2018
Bella, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Bella
Bella is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Michelle 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.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Twisted Pines Mini 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.
Temperament Test
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.
Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Full Embark 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 Michelle to bring home their puppies.
Megan S.
Verified owner · Feb. 2022
Michelle was very responsive and kept everyone in the loop the entire way. She really cares about the mini schnauzer breed and it’s evident through working with her the past few months! Thank you, Michelle!
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.