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~~Do you breed any other breed of dogs?
No. We have only MIniature Schnauzers. We do occasionally take dogs in to place them in new homes. As far as breeding goes, only Miniature Schnauzers.
~~When will my puppy be ready for a new home and what will already be done?
Your puppy will be ready between 6-8 weeks of age. They will have their first set of shots, wormed, tails docked, and dewclaws removed. They will also be started in housetraining.
~~Will you ship a puppy?
We generally DO NOT ship puppies. We would prefer you come and pick up your puppy in person. This will allow you to see where they came from and the environment they have been in. You can then meet the puppies parents, too. We are also willing to meet you with the puppy for an additional fee depending on location.
HOWEVER, if the circumstances are ideal for the puppy, we will consider shipping. Shipping a puppy is stressful and owner must be the one picking up the puppy from the airport. Shipping is an extra $375. Price may change as airline rates flexuate.
~~Will my puppy be socialized?
Yes. All of our adults and puppies are handled on a regular basis by adults and children as young as a toddler. All the adults are crate-trained, groomable, and rarely bark. We discourage any obnoxious barking from our dogs. We start the housebreaking process and the crate-training on the puppies. Puppies are also started in the grooming process early. Our adults are groomed every week. We take pride in that our dogs are socialized, well behaved, and groomable.
Feel free to contact us with any other questions or concerns.
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History: Miniature Schnauzers originated in Germany in the late 19th century. Currently all dog registries only recognize three sizes of Schnauzer: the Giant, the Standard and the Miniature. Standard Schnauzers were crossed with other breeds such as the Poodle, the Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher to create the Miniature Schnauzer. Miniature Schnauzers are a very popular breed that currently ranks at the 11th most popular breed in the U.S.
Temperament: Schnauzers are very lovable, intelligent companions. They are often very alert and high spirited dogs that aim to please their human companions. They are highly trainable and obedient. It is rare that a mini schnauzer is overly aggressive or timid; however, they make wonderful watchdogs. Most Schnauzers tend to show their aggression vocally rather than physically when they are defending their master or their home. This breed is generally great with people of all ages, especially children. They have an instinctive ability to recognize that children need a gentle playmate. Schnauzers make excellent play companions for their human counterparts because they are extremely playful animals with tons of energy.
Size: Miniature Schnauzers when produced by AKC standards are between 12-14 inches tall and weigh approximately 13-20 pounds as an adult. However, many people have longed for the Mini Schnauzer look in a smaller package, so many breeders are offering Toy and Teacup varieties. Although Breeders offer this size, the Schnauzer is still considered to be a Miniature because the registries only recognize the original 3 sizes of Schnauzer. Many breeders describe the smaller Miniatures in a variety of ways. For our Kennel we recognize the Toy size as ranging between 9-12 inches in height and 7-12 pounds. Because of the difficulty in rearing Teacups, it is rare that our Kennel will produce them; however, we classify the Teacup as less than 9 inches in height and fewer than 7 pounds as an adult. ** Size can not be guaranteed by any breeder. All breeders attempt to estimate the adult size of a puppy based on the parents and the pedigree with their best accuracy; however, it is possible that this prediction would be incorrect because of the size of ancestors in the puppies past several generations back. It is never our intention to mislead anyone, nor have we found it to be the intention of most breeders that we have come in contact with.
Color: The original gene pool for Schnauzers of all sizes included only canines in black, black & silver, and salt & pepper colors. These three color patterns are the only colors specified as acceptable “show” colors by the AKC. White was also produced, but not considered an acceptable trait and therefore attempted to cull out of the breed. In recent years many breeders have begun to produce the other “specialty” colors that have shown up in the gene pool due to the introduction of other breeds in order to reduce the size of the Standard Schnauzer. These colors include white, silver, liver (chocolate), and Parti colors. Parti refers to the mix of one of the standard colors with white in a variety of patterns all over the body. The standard black & silver color pattern has also been reinvented in recent years as “phantom”. In this pattern, rather than a black & grey pattern, it has become a black & white pattern that does not result in a “spot” or Parti pattern on the body.
Confirmation: The Miniature Schnauzer has a small, squarely proportioned build. Their hair coat typically has a wiry top coat with a very soft undercoat. The head is usually long with a bushy beard, mustache and eyebrows. Many breeders of “pet quality” schnauzers prefer a very thick, full coat that is entirely soft with no appearance of a wiry texture. The Miniature Schnauzer is known best for their lack of hair loss. Schnauzers shed little to no hair which makes them excellent indoor pets. They don’t leave a mess all over your floor, furniture or clothes. This special feature also makes them great pets for allergy sufferers because they are practically “hypoallergenic”. Most people who suffer from allergies to animals can cope with the Schnauzer because they don’t lose their hair and have very little dander.
Maintenance: Schnauzers of every size require a large amount of maintenance to keep them beautiful, happy and healthy. Schnauzers need to be combed out daily to prevent their long, luxurious coats from becoming matted. In addition, they should be clipped every 6-8 weeks to maintain a beautiful coat and the admirable schnauzer look. Schnauzers need to have their first grooming at 3 months of age. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT WAIT TIL YOUR PUPPY IS A YEAR OLD BEFORE THE FIRST GROOMING TAKES PLACE. You can typically find a groomer in the $30-45 range that can do a wonderful job with your pet. The most important thing to remember is consistency. Your pet is like your child; you want the best care at all times and allow them to create a relationship of trust with your groomer. If you are skilled, you may be able to learn to groom your Schnauzer yourself, but many prefer to let the professionals do it because you not only have to clip the coat and face, but many brush the teeth and express the anal glands at each grooming session.
Health Conditions: Just like most other dog breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer can live a long healthy life if given proper care, diet and routine vet attention. Miniature Schnauzers, on average, live 10-12 years. Nevertheless, any dog can fall victim to a wide range of problems just as humans can and this breed is no exception. In addition, many breeds have their own particular hereditary problems. The following is a list of the most common hereditary problems found in Miniature Schnauzers: skin problems (hot spots), allergies, bladder stones, diabetes, cushing’s syndrome, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy (pra), retinal dysplasia, pancreatitis, liver shunts, renal dysplasia, myotonia, and low immunity to avian tuberculosis. ** This information taken from the American Miniature Schnauzer Club Site (AMSC). We have not encountered these problems directly. We have very seldomly, if at all, had Schnauzers in the grooming shop with any of these problems.
Pricing: The prices found on puppies and dogs on our site, are based on many factors. Typically the smaller the Schnauzer, the more expensive the pet. It takes many generations to breed down a quality Miniature Schnauzer to a Toy or Teacup size Schnauzer. In addition, the rare colors such as parti and liver (chocolate) tend to be higher in price because they require lots of research into a dog’s pedigree to find a good pairing in order to produce these colors. Other factors that affect pricing include gender, coat, pedigree, registration and overall quality for pet or breeding purposes.
Alteration: As a breeder, we try to place our babies into a loving home looking for a family pet. For this reason, unless agreed upon in advance, most of our babies are sold with limited registration or a spay/neuter contract preventing the reproduction of the animal. This happens for many reasons. First and foremost, we feel that breeding is a learning process and we would like to mentor the new owner and offer assistance with breeding decisions for inexperienced breeders. We also wish to prevent the possibility of an unwanted whelping which may end up in the local SPCA. When you breed an animal, you take full responsibility for finding quality homes for those pets or providing the home yourself.
Registration: Because AKC has the strictest standards for any breed produced, most breeders prefer AKC registration. The American Kennel Club (AKC) tries to maintain the original breed qualities from generation to generation and they require the entire lineage to be registered AKC to ensure that each animal is “purebred”. The CKC (Continental Kennel Club) registration is a quality registration; however, they are not as strict as AKC and do not give the breeder as many options to maintain their line. APRI (American Pet Registry) will register any pet that has been previously registered with another registry. This is a good option if one parent has AKC registration and the other has CKC registration. The APRI registration has become very popular with breeders in recent years.
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DO'S AND DON'TS WITH YOUR NEW PUPPY
DO take your puppy immediately home until it can adjust to its new surroundings.
DON'T take your puppy out and about visiting. This is NOT a good idea. Your puppy needs to be fully vaccinated before going out on the town.
DO take your puppy to a licensed Veterinarian within 48 hours after you receive your puppy.
DON'T let your puppy play on the floor at the Vet office. Where do all pet owners take their sick pets? TO THE VET! Please keep your puppy safe by not placing it on the floor or outside on the ground until it is fully vaccinated.
Please keep in mind that ALL VETS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL !!!!!!!
There are a few things to consider when looking for a Veterinarian for your new puppy. The main thing is that your vet works for you. If the Vet suggest services that seem unreasonable to you, you ALWAYS have the right to say "NO". Another thing to consider is whether the Vet sees your and the Vet Technicians. Some Vets allow the Technicians to do procedures that only a Vet should do. You would take extra care when looking for a doctor for yourself, so please take extra care when looking for a Vet. Some Veterinarians are more interested in how high they can run up your bill instead of what is the best for your animal. Purchasing a puppy should not be taken lightly and neither should finding the appropriate Veterinarian.
Puppy Care
Keep your puppy's environment clean. Immediately clean up any urine or Feces. DON'T allow your puppy to sleep with pee and poop in its cage or bed. Change your puppies water regularly. DON'T change your puppy's diet abruptly. This can cause intestinal problems, including diarrhea. Also, keep in mind that the smaller the puppy, the more times a day it needs to be fed.
So, puppies have absolutely no concept of heights. DO NOT leave your puppy unattended on furniture, steps, countertops, car seats, etc. They can and will walk off the edge and could get seriously injured. Also, warn children not to play with them on the couch or the bed. Play with the puppy on the floor for their own safety.
Taking a puppy out its comfort zone or natural environment can cause stress. So, when you take your new puppy home, you are creating a stressful environment. Stress kills the good bacteria in the G.I. tract. If anything out of the norm occurs, your puppy could stress. The stress could result in foam vomit or diarrhea.
COCCIDEA AND YOGURT:
Coccidea is known as an "opportunist protozoon". It lives in the bowels of ALL dogs. ALL DOGS CARRY COCCIDEA, but in order for the dog to become sick something has to cause the immune system to become weak, i.e. stress. Coccidea shows up in the stool. It is very smelly and can have streaks of bloody mucus. A daily support of yogurt can help prevent coccidea from rearing its ugly head. The yogurt helps provide good bacteria to balance the G.I. tract. Coccidea cannot grow if there is decent amount of good bacteria in the G.I. tract. Plain yogurt with no flavoring or artificially sweeteners should be used. Also, use yogurt that contains live bacteria cultures.
Please Note: We are only making suggestions. If you have any suspicion that your puppy might be sick, please contact your vet. Also feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns
WE ARE NOT A VETERINARIAN. PLEASE CONSULT WITH A LICENSED VETERINARIAN FOR ANY HEALTH CONCERNS OF YOUR PUPPY.
