Brenda Couey and her daughter Carlena founded Carlena's Miniature Schnauzers in 1986. Since then Brenda has become a well-known breeder of Miniature Schnauzers on the West Coast as well as across the United States. She takes pride in the showing and breeding of her dogs. She only keeps the best of her breeding, she then shows them.  She breeds in the hopes of improving the breed.  Her dogs are raised in a clean home environment. (Actually, they all live right in the house.)

She has championed many dogs and bitches and has sold many beautiful dogs to pet homes.  Her clients enjoy her dogs as well as her home. Many bring their dogs from as far as Washington to be boarded while they are away on vacation. They know that their dogs will get the same love and affection as if they were in their own homes.

Brenda knows the Schnauzer standard and believes that everyone should follow it closely.

Brenda does available testing to insure the health of the puppies and her adults.  All pets are sold with limited AKC Registration and contract.