Miniature Schnauzer Breeder
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Anonymous
| Any recommendations for a reputable miniature schnauzer breeder in the area? |
Anonymous
| I hate to say this because it goes against the breeder / rescue rule. I have a friend who has owned mini schnauzers for about 30 years. She sometimes gets them from a breeder but there are now also special schnauzer rescues who will bring the dog up to the DC area from places like Tennessee. It might be worth looking into that too. Not one or other, but maybe doubling your chances with both? |
Anonymous
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My mom used to breed and show these dogs. Start with the breed club closest to you. If you're in the DMV, it's this one: https://www.minischnauzer.org/
Go to the link for breeder/puppy referral, start emailing breeders to see if or when they will have pet quality puppies available and what you need to do to meet their requirements for a home. Ask questions about their dogs, do they have a history of cancer, diabetes (prevalent in mini schnauzers), skin issues, heart, eyes, seizures. Ask about health guarantees and what they require in the homes they place puppies in. Ask if you can come see the adult dogs and where they are kept, or ask if you can come meet them at a local dog show. Be prepared to be put on a waitlist for a puppy, or ask if they place older dogs after they retire them from either showing or breeding. People drop off wait-lists all the time so you may get a puppy sooner than you think. (My mom always said no one was good enough for her puppies, so be prepared to be put through the ringer by breeders, and that's a GOOD thing - they want the best for their dogs after years of careful breeding) |
Anonymous
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Thank you both!
I am ok being on a wait list (would prefer to get a puppy when it is warmer outside). I appreciate the information. |
Anonymous
| We got our sweet schnauzer through Schnauzer Rescue of the MidAtlantic. (Looks like their webpage hasn't been updated for a while, but they are active on Facebook.) They do sometimes get puppies (we got ours at four months after listing a preference for a puppy or young adult). If you're interested, submit an application and they'll be in touch if and when they have one to offer. At that point they will ask for a reference and photos of your yard if you've listed one. |
Anonymous
| Such a great breed! I love these spunky dogs. Hope you get your puppy soon, OP! |
Anonymous
I just took a look at their website. I might submit an application, thank you! |
Anonymous
I've wanted a miniature schnauzer since I was in my mid twenties! I am really excited about finally getting one now that I am in my 40s  . I might be a little too excited...I have already picked out a name and now I just need to find her (looking for a female).
Thank you all...I hope to frequent this part of DCUM more. |
Anonymous
My parents had a miniature schauzer from when she was a puppy until she had to be put down at age 16. She was truly their empty nest project. My Dad, thrifty anyway and used to raising rescue dogs, had to swallow a lot when my Mom insisted that she wanted a miniature schnauzer just like her cousin had. They enrolled her in puppy kindergarten and then puppy graduate school, but she was not docile at all. She would occasionally forget that she didn't want to be barking, and would have to get a sniff of the "Gentle Leader" (muzzle) or the water squirt bottle. Then she'd remember. For my parents she was wonderful. She was truly a piece of work. She'd raise her eyebrows as if they were out of their minds, snort at them, chastise them if she didn't think they were doing what they should be doing, and talk back if they didn't take her advice. When visiting down here she'd throw barks at me when I came into my own house. With all that, she gave them tons of joy as they would walk her around the neighborhood and take her on outings. Same with my kids, who knew her from when they were babies starting a year after she came along. You're not supposed to look towards outside entities to bring a couple closer together, but I really think she was a big positive for them. If you're up for taking care of the dog, making sure the dog has its needs (not necessarily wants) met, and maybe treat the dog a bit less indulgently than my Mom did, then it's really great. As it was she was a pretty wonderful dog even being a touch spoiled. |
Anonymous
Such a sweet story...thank you so much for sharing! |
Anonymous
| This might be a bit of a drive, but I've heard good things about this ethical breeder in PA: https://www.svcctoys.com/ |
Anonymous
UGH NO! The biggest red flag is that they "specialize in white, cream, red, and chocolate schnauzers." Those are colors NOT recognized by the parent breed club (or the AKC). The only way you get a white schnauzer is by introducing Westie blood into the genetics. NO. OP do not go to this breeder. The ONLY colors recognized in miniature schnauzers are salt/pepper (gray), black, and black/silver. This is a breed where you absolutely MUST do your research otherwise you will be taken advantage of by people in the link. (I'm the person with the mom who raised/bred/showed this breed). |
Anonymous
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Never head back from Schnauzer Rescue of the Mid Atlantic.
We are looking for a mini schnauzer specifically because of their hypoallergenic quality/size, and we love their temperament and cleverness (had one for 13 years). Have been scouring around the net for ones to adopt for about a year now but never had luck. Any particular breeders to look for/look out for? |
Anonymous
Did you ever find someone? We got our sweet lil pup from Stadtler Schnauzers. She is a black, purebred mini schnauzer. The most wonderful companion. So playful, smart and trainable. https://www.stadtlerschnauzers.com/ |
Anonymous
Funny you should mention this, we actually got ours from Daphne/Stadtler Schnauzers. A silly goofball he is, and such a cuddler! |