So much more than just a breeder

Who We Are & How We Got Started

My love for Miniature Schnauzers spans more than twenty years. What began as admiration for the breed grew into a purpose-driven breeding program after witnessing the effects of careless breeding firsthand after the early death of my beloved schnauzer Phoebe. In 2019, I founded Duke’s Schnauzers—named after a special nickname my husband gave me—as a reflection of love, intention, and family. We breed both standard and select non-standard colors, always prioritizing health, temperament, and long-term well-being above all else.

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Before breeding full-time, I worked as a NICU Registered Nurse specializing in critical care, bereavement and newborn resuscitation. That background shapes everything we do, from hands-on whelping to around-the-clock developmentally appropriate newborn care. No puppy is ever whelped alone, and every litter is raised in our home with constant supervision, early neurological stimulation, and our one-of-a-kind Puppy Culture–based daily curriculum.

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Duke’s Schnauzers is a small, family-run program on a private 20-acre property in Lafayette, Tennessee. Our dogs are cherished members of our family, and we proudly stand behind our puppies with thorough health testing, an industry-leading 10-year congenital health guarantee, and lifetime breeder support. Duke’s Schnauzers was built from love—and that is exactly what one of our puppies will bring into your home.

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With Love,
Marly
Owner, Duke’s Schnauzers

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