TLC Schnauzers
AKC Miniature Schnauzers Raised With Tender Loving Care

Having a successful breeding program takes many years of experience.  Over the last 10 years we have been very selective in raising top quality Sires & Dams to produce healthy bloodlines.  Our AKC Miniature Schnauzers are DNA tested and registered to protect the integrity of our bloodlines.  We have worked up close and personal with our Veterinarian following procedures and guidelines recommended by him to assure that our puppies have had the best care prior to becoming an addition to your family.

Located in Cross Plains, Tennessee approximately 30 miles north of Nashville; TLC Schnauzers is a safe-haven for Miniature Schnauzers.  We have been spoiling our Miniature Schnauzers with Tender Loving Care for the last 10 years and take great pride in breeding high quality Salt & Pepper, Black, Black & Silver, & White AKC Miniature Schnauzers.  Read more about TLC Schnauzers here.

Long ago, there was an understanding that all life is essential, no life form being less important than any other. There was an understanding that all life forms have evolved spiritually as well as physically.

Losing, or being confronted with losing our pets, can be as bad or worse than losing our very best friend and can almost be like losing ourselves. We have every reason to be devastated when our pets die. 

Our pets provide us with reciprocal, unqualified love, whether we are rich or poor, short or tall, happy or sad. The wag of the tail, the purr, the chirp, the neigh is always there for us, regardless of the sort of day, (or life), we have had.  We can truly BE OURSELVES with our pets. We benefit enormously emotionally and physiologically.  We can gain a sense of purpose in life from our pets. People recover more quickly from illness when they have a pet, our blood pressure is lower. They provide us with constant companionship in times of trouble, so that we are never alone. 

We would like to share a letter we received from a customer who suffered a great loss but gained a great love....

Our little Tracy significantly eases the pain:  It may sound strange to say that the day I put Max on the table at the clinic to have him put to sleep was the worst day of my life, but I had never before experienced that much emotional pain.  Max, our fifteen year old schnauzer, and I had formed a very close bond because we had walked two to three miles every morning and every afternoon in our neighborhood park for fourteen years. When I left the clinic on that last day, I was sobbing uncontrollably; and I am not sure how I drove home.

In the months and weeks prior to losing Max, I had developed a long list of reasons why we should not get another dog.  However, our home was so sad and so lonely, that my wife and I decided we would drive up to TLC Schnauzers and “just look” at the puppies.  Naturally, we were hooked immediately, and we selected an eight-week old male, black and silver puppy to take home.

When Ted handed me that little bundle of fur, and the puppy went to sleep in my arms in the car, about eighty percent of the grief flooded out of my heart.

We will always miss our buddy, Max, but our new little Tracy significantly eases the pain.  Don ~ Brentwood, TN ~

Throughout the years our reputation as a top quality breeder has stayed strong due to
over-whelming referrals from customers who have this to say about us:

"I feel very comfortable recommending anyone to buy a pup from TLC Schnauzers. When I bought my miniature schnauzer there in May 2006, Ted was very knowledgeable and friendly, and most importantly I could tell he truly cared for each pup's well-being. My puppy was healthy and almost immediately housebroken. She graduated from puppy class and gets along great with our other dog and with neighbors' dogs. We couldn't resist returning to visit TLC Schnauzers in June 2007 so Sophie could visit her first home once more before we moved out of state. If you are thinking of buying a miniature schnauzer I would recommend TLC Schnauzers without hesitation." Thanks, Melanie ~

"A very Special Thank You! I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much we appreciate the little bundle of joy that you sold us last year. "Paige" has been one of the smartest and most personable dogs we have ever owned. She has been thru two obedience classes and is awesome. I have considered trying some AKC shows with her. She is very well traveled having flown as carry on with me to Florida 2 times and to Texas 1 time. She is at home wherever we go. She does like to announce her arrival for about 30 seconds everywhere she goes...after that she quiets down and is a perfect lady. A young man by the name of Heston (who is 7 years old) has written an illustrated book about her." Valerie ~

"I've had Miniature schnauzers my whole life and this is by far the smartest dog I've ever had. She was potty trained in two weeks! She is beautiful and great with our small children. The breeders were wonderful and very INFORMATIVE!" Greg and Suzanne ~

Visit our Customer Feedback pages for more on what our customers have to say
plus see pictures of their TLC puppy!