I'm Katie R., the breeder behind Zion Miniature Schnauzers located in Templeton, CA. We have been proudly breeding AKC certified Miniature Schnauzers for 18 years. We breed black, black & silver, and salt & pepper Miniature Schnauzers. We focus on health, temperament and agree to the AKC confirmation standard.
Q. & A. with Katie
Why did you start breeding?
Over the years, I have been able to be a work-at-home mom and homeschool my six kids.. because I grew up with my parents raising and showing Golden and Labrador Retrievers I have great mentoring and im able to contribute to the household financially by breeding a smaller, loyal, non-shedding, hypoallergenic and wonderful dog. What a great breed!
What makes your program special?
We have proudly been breeding for 19 years, and offer AKC certified Miniature Schnauzers. All our dogs are bred in my home, with special attention put toward temperament and conformation. All of our puppies here at Zion Miniature Schnauzers are crate, leash, and mostly potty trained before they leave my home to yours.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include salt and pepper, 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.
Frankenstein
Went home
Male
Crow
Went home
Male
Valkyrie
Went home
Female
Floki
Went home
Male
Syr
Went home
Female
Rune
Went home
Female
Freya
Went home
Female
Petunia ❤️ Red Collar Female ❤️
Went home
Female
💜 Puppy Collar Female 💜 Guardian Home CA residents Only
Went home
Female
🩷 Dahlia - 🩷 Pink collar 🩷
Went home
Female
💛 Yellow Collar Male 💛
Went home
Male
Black & Silver Male
Went home
Male
💚 Green Collar Male 💚
Went home
Male
Kraven
Reserved
Male
Vampyra
Reserved
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
SOLD Zeus- Light Blue Collar Male
Went home
Male
Poseidon- Blue Collar Male Pet or Guardian Home
Went home
Male
Cherry-Guardian Home CA Residents Only
Went home
Female
Maxwell- SOLD
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie 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 $1,500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We crate, leash & potty train our puppies making their transition into your home as stress-free as possible. 1-2 shots, dewormed, and Frontline Plus given. Vet checked and Health Guaranteed. Deposit are non-refundable yet transferable to another litter of same value, to the next litter. Deposits are taken once puppies are born. I reserve one puppy for Guardian Home per litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie directly.
Zion 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
Pepper, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Pepper
Pepper is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Milla, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Milla
Milla is a female Miniature Schnauzer almost 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Bear, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Bear
Bear is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Lucy, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Ella, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Ella
Ella is a beautiful salt and pepper female. She is very sweet tender, loyal and a wonderful companion to her guardian owners. Ella is quiet, independent yet cuddly, and super social. She looooves children of all ages, adults, senior citizens, cats and other dogs. What a beautiful girl Ella is.
Peach, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Peach
Peach is a solid black female. She is 4th generation of my lines and I am super proud of her. She is phenomenal with cats children other dogs loves to play, go on walks, take trips to the beach and the snow, and loves going to work with her mama Vanessa who is a vet tech. She is a wonderful momma to her babies and we are looking forward to this upcoming litter.
Kronos, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Kronos
Kronos is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Ragnar, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Ragnar
Ragnar is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Mahji, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Mahji
Mahji is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Mahji, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Mahji
Mahji is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Thomas, dad
Miniature Schnauzer
About Thomas
Thomas is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Zion 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.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.