Hi Everyone!
My husband and I have been doing a lot of research on breeds and have settled on finding a miniature schnauzer puppy. I have grown up with dogs my whole life, so it seemed natural to start our family with a little guy as well. Since I have never been the one to purchase a dog before, I want to do my due diligence and do careful research. I did not realize how easy/difficult it can be to find the right dog these days. There are so many people out there on the internet that I have found, many with some questionable practices.
I have come across a breeder that is about 3 hours away who has three litters that have been born in the last month.
I spoke with her on the phone today and discussed the following details:
-Three dams, ages 5, 3, 2 (the 5 year old is retiring)
-She breeds once per year
-She has done health tests on the dogs she breeds and has stayed away from any dogs that had/show signs of liver shunts and eye conditions
-She said none of her puppies or current dogs have had pancreatitis which is a common health issue
-She is an ex vet tech that has been breeding for 8 years
-She requires a $200 non refund. deposit, but has welcomed me to visit her home and meet the puppies and parents
I have received some e-mails for references that I can contact as well, so this decision is also dependent on that.
Please let me know what you all think? and if you have questions I could ask the references.
http://www.haughtonfarm.com
Thanks!
My husband and I have been doing a lot of research on breeds and have settled on finding a miniature schnauzer puppy. I have grown up with dogs my whole life, so it seemed natural to start our family with a little guy as well. Since I have never been the one to purchase a dog before, I want to do my due diligence and do careful research. I did not realize how easy/difficult it can be to find the right dog these days. There are so many people out there on the internet that I have found, many with some questionable practices.
I have come across a breeder that is about 3 hours away who has three litters that have been born in the last month.
I spoke with her on the phone today and discussed the following details:
-Three dams, ages 5, 3, 2 (the 5 year old is retiring)
-She breeds once per year
-She has done health tests on the dogs she breeds and has stayed away from any dogs that had/show signs of liver shunts and eye conditions
-She said none of her puppies or current dogs have had pancreatitis which is a common health issue
-She is an ex vet tech that has been breeding for 8 years
-She requires a $200 non refund. deposit, but has welcomed me to visit her home and meet the puppies and parents
I have received some e-mails for references that I can contact as well, so this decision is also dependent on that.
Please let me know what you all think? and if you have questions I could ask the references.
http://www.haughtonfarm.com
Thanks!