Mini-Schnauzer Puppies...

    • Gold Top Dog

    Mini-Schnauzer Puppies...

    I have a mini-schnauzer named Pepper, purebred. AKC registered.[:)] I have had her for 12 years...and the three years before that, my g-ma had her. She is almost 15. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. And she is in alot of pain...just to make the story short...we feel that putting her down will be the most humane thing to do. She's been to the vet many times and there isn't much left they can do for her. And the one or two things they can do, are extrememly expensive and will only buy her afew more months anyways. I will miss her alot.


    But..we are looking at getting a mini-schnauzer puppy. We would *really* like to get one. We live in Montgomery, Alabama area and I am open to pretty much anything...breeder or rescue. We really want a puppy though, and not an adult. We have a pretty small budget. Looking for under 300 dollars. But really would like to stay in the 200 or less (if possible[:D]) range. I have talked to DaneHaven (I am an active member over in the Horse Forum) and she did suggest putting this here.[:)
    I am also open to other breeds, miniature schnauzers are just the breed our hearts love.[:)] Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
    ~Bo
    Edited To Add: I would also like to do some agility eventually with this puppy.[:)]
    And here is a pic of Pepper from about 1 1/2 yrs. ago.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Well, I have to be honest.  Unless you're open to rescue (and they do have some younger dogs available), you're not going to find a quality well bred Mini Schnauzer for that amount of money.
     
    A good dog costs dinero, and if you aren't willing to put it out, chances are you'll be buying from a BYB/puppy miller.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Yea....I did say that I was open to rescue. [:)]
    • Gold Top Dog
    Where have you looked so far, and where do you live (ish)? That'll help us recommend resources for you!
    • Gold Top Dog
    Cita, we haven't actually *gone* somewhere to look..just heavy internet surfing.
    As I said in the thread above...I live in the Montgomery, Alabama area. But we are willing to travel 2 or 3 hours. I also have a friend up near Nashville, TN that said if I find a puppy up there, she'll pick it up for me and drive it halfway towards us.[:)]
    • Gold Top Dog
    Sorry! I fail at reading comprehension, I totally missed that.

    If you've been doing a lot of internet searching, you might already have seen these already:

    List of Mini Schnauzer rescues by region:http://www.minschnauzer.com/rescue/rescue%20angels.htm
    The Mini Schnauzer Club's list of breeders:http://amsc.us/breeders.html

    Were there any particular breeders/rescues/dogs that were standing out in your searches? Folks on this forum are pretty good at nit-picking good vs. not-so-good breeders and dog organizations if you want to post your prospectives for critiques.

    Your avatar is beautiful, btw. Is that your horse?









    • Gold Top Dog
    Sorry! I fail at reading comprehension, I totally missed that.

     
    LOL! That's ok...thanks for the links. I will check them out.
    Nope..not my horse in the avatar. Just something neat I found.
    Here's my two horses I work with....
    Mega...an off-the-track Thoroughbred.

     
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    And my pretty girl...Bama. Bama is a purebred Paso Fino.
     

     

     
    • Gold Top Dog
    I did email someone about a schnauzer pup...haven't gotten a reply yet.[:)]
    • Gold Top Dog
    Bo, Do you have your hearts set on another Schnauzer or would you consider other breeds?
    And by the way Missy, Do you have those horse pictures posted in the Horse Haven section??? [sm=wink3.gif]
    • Gold Top Dog
    Bo, Do you have your hearts set on another Schnauzer or would you consider other breeds?
    And by the way Missy, Do you have those horse pictures posted in the Horse Haven section??? [sm=wink3.gif]

     
    Not picky on breeds whatsoever. As long as it falls under the "guidelines". lol
     
    No..don't have them posted in the HorseHaven section...too busy on the horse forum. lol[:D]