GUARDIAN HOME*~*~Foster Program

Tannon-from past"Majic of Christmas Litter"

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GUARDIAN Home Program:

Because we are a hobby breeder who lives in a regular family household without full-time kenneled dogs, we do need puppy foster homes. In order for a breeder to build up their own bloodline, it is necessary to breed several litters each year. The best prospects (puppies) are kept back to develop and train to see if they will eventually fit into the breeding program. The way the foster program works is, I place my "pick of the litter" females in foster homes. The dogs live in these homes for their entire life. The foster parents do not pay for the dog, we give the dog to them.
Anyone who owns or has been owned by a schnauzer knows that schnauzers are people dogs. Schnauzers crave human companionship. They do not do well in kennels as their need for people is so strong that a kennel atmosphere can make them destructive, yappy and withdrawn. Those characteristics do not translate into a good pet or parent.We are a family of four who loves dogs and chooses to carefully and selectively breed a few females each year. Since we have no desire to have dozens of dogs running rampant in our household, but we want to breed more than one litter a year, we developed the Foster Family Program.


HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:

We place our breeding females in selected foster homes between the ages of 8-12 weeks of age. These females are either bitches that have been purchased or they are "pick of the litter" female puppies that we select to keep back to see if they are good enough to enter our breeding program.

The foster family pays nothing for the puppy. They do agree that the dog will live as a house dog and in the family unit. Placing dogs in foster homes results in a far better life for a dog than living in a kennel. The foster family program is a good deal for the dog, a good deal for the foster family and a good deal for my breeding program. In my opinion, it is one of those "win-win" situations for everyone involved.


We are very selective in who we choose to become a foster family. The foster parents go through a detailed selection process. The ideal person is one who has just had a 10 or 11-year-old dog that has died of old age. This is a person who knows how to take care of a dog. We do not give dogs to people that want farm dogs, nor do we give people dogs that are going to keep them in an outside dog kennel. We also do not give dogs to people who have just had a dog that was accidentally killed (if it happened once it can happen again).

We try to make sure none of the dogs are placed in homes further than 2-3 hours away; however, exceptions are made.

Should the people spay the dog or refuse to allow us to breed the dog they agree to pay $2000

When we no longer wish to breed the dog the foster parents are required to spay the dog and provide a letter from their Vet confirming the spay was complete.

In addition if the foster parents do not tell us when a bitch comes in season (even if we do not plan on breeding it) they are liable for the price of a litter.


We track the females heat cycles. By knowing every heat cycle we can anticipate which bitches are going to come in season in which month. This allows us to plan a breeding season. That is the reason we threaten to take a bitch away if the foster parent does not tell me about a heat cycle. We also feel that this rule forces people to be more aware of what is going on with their dogs. They end up noticing other problems that come up besides heat cycles. Often we will decide not to breed on a heat cycle.

As a puppy grows up we monitor their temperament. We either go to the foster home or ask that the pups be brought to us occasionally. We will give free yearly booster shots to the foster dogs if they are brought back to our home. There is no charge for this. This is incentive for the foster parents to stop by every now and then.

If it is determined that a bitch is suitable for breeding, it will get bred here. She will come here, get breed and then go home again. She then comes back to us (5 days before whelping) to have the puppies. When we wean the pups (usually at 6 weeks) it goes back to the foster home. It is important to make sure the female stays with us for 4 or 5 days after it is taken off the litter. Some bitches go through extreme separation problems and would run away from the foster home if they were allowed to go home right after they come off of the litter.

The most we breed a female is twice year with a skip in-between. The most we breed in a lifetime is 5 litters. We will gladly pay a stipend per puppy per  litter of $250 pet puppy to help cover cost of food and vet care to be determined at the time of breeding.

When we reach a point where the qualities of puppies from a particular foster dog is not as good as the majority of the breeding stock we will drop the female from the breed list and ask the foster parents to get the dog spade and it then becomes their dog.


By constantly adding and subtracting dogs from the breed list we are continually able to improve the bloodline. Usually we will breed a bitch 2 times to 2 different stud dogs before we would drop it off the list. The decision to drop a bitch would be made on the quality of the puppies she produced. The problem is you need to wait awhile to monitor the development of a litter before deciding if the litter is "Very Good" - "Good" or "Could be Better."



RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FOSTER HOME:
• Own their own home or rent with landlord's written permission that it is okay to keep a dog
• Have their own car
• Prior experience with schnauzers is a plus but not necessarily required - but prior dog ownership is a must.
• Be prepared to have their own vet listed as a reference
• Fenced backyard - or large enough property
• Be available to drive dog to and from our home come time for whelping and/or breeding. Some cases I can meet you half way.
* Be willing to crate train and housebreak.
* Afford to feed good food and vitamins as recommended  .
* Children over the age of 6 years old with no babies in the house. (This is not because of any danger, but rather that homes with babies tend not to have time to devote to a dog, in spite of good intentions.)
• Capable of moderate exercise
• Keep us updated on the puppy at least once a month, and when in heat, we must be notified so that we may keep track of the dog's cycles, with pictures every 1-2 months for us to follow the puppy's progress.
• Be willing to socialize the puppy by taking it everywhere possible and showing her life in general • Be willing to at the minimum take the puppy for obedience training
* Keep the dog groomed
*Provide dental care or necessary extra care as deemed needed.
*Provide medical attention in case of emergency.

The foster parents are required to keep the dogs current on rabies, heartworm. The reason for this is that the state of Texas does not allow us to give Rabies shots or administer heartworm medication. We ask that the dogs be put on once a month heartworm pills during the mosquito season.


Foster Parents will be expected to have a dog crate of some kind in their home. Dog crates are used to housebreak dogs. We do not place dogs in homes where the dogs are allowed to run loose. That is just asking to have accidents and valuable articles chewed up. Our dogs are not meant to be kept as outside dogs.

If at any time something changes in a foster home and they are no longer able to keep a foster dog there is no problem with them returning the dog back to me. When this happens we will either place the dog in a new foster home or we will sell the dog, depending on the quality of her and her pups.

When people ask if we split the litters with foster parents, the answer is usually "NO." The only way we would ever consider splitting a litter with a foster parent is if the person puts a title on the dog. That is a rule that is cast in stone. Most foster parents find the pups cute, but they don't want more dogs. The kinds of people that take these dogs are not interested in breeding. If they are good foster parents and want another dog, we will give them a second one.

Any negative comments we have ever heard about not splitting litters have come from people that are not in the program. These people think it is not fair to let another person raise a dog and then we take all the pups from "the dog". Our position is that there are a lot of people in the world that have no interest in breeding, that make absolutely great pet owners (foster parents), that would never in their life consider paying $2000 for a puppy. For many they cannot afford it, for the rest, a $2,000 pet is not a priority for them. These people appreciate having a quality pet live in their home and the fact that we occasionally take a litter is of no concern to them, especially when they see the quality of my operation. They know the dog is well taken care of when it comes here.

If a person is interested in breeding then this is not a program for them. They should purchase a dog and get into the business.

We also get asked by an occasional foster parent if they can whelp a litter at their home. The answer is "NO". There is too much that can go wrong during a delivery.

From a breeder's standpoint, the only negative aspect of this program is the fact that you give up the sale of a puppy at the time that you place it in a home. You also do not have the option to sell the foster dogs if and when people call and want to buy older females.

It is our opinion that more people in this country should start programs like this. If we are to improve the breed of dogs (and it does not matter what breed we are talking about) we need to improve the way we breed. This program works.




Questions and Answers?

Who qualifies for a foster dog?

We are very selective in who we choose to become foster families. We want to make sure that our dogs go to safe homes where they will be well cared for and not allowed to escape and get lost or get run over by a car. We expect the dogs to be house dogs. We look for people who have had dogs before. The ideal person is one who has had a dog die of old age. This is a person who knows how to take care of a dog and is willing to make a commitment for life to one of our dogs.

We do not give dogs to people that want a watch dog, farm dog or to someone who wants to have them as a kennel dog. We will also not place a dog in a home where a dog has been accidentally killed (if it happened once, it can happen again.)

Foster families need to fill out an application form and be willing to provide references that can be contacted during the approval process.

We require in home visits to make sure the dog is being well taken care of.


How often does a female come into heat?

Females come into season twice a year. We typically only breed a female once a year. As we have more females than we need for breeding, not all of our females are bred every year. Since I am always on the look out for the "perfect mom", if I find her, I will breed her once a year. A female will generally be retired on or before her seventh birthday. Occasionally a "perfect mom" will be bred longer. The fact is that if a female is in good health, having a litter keeps her hormones flowing and she stays in excellent condition as a result. How many litters she will have in her lifetime is determined by her overall condition, the quality of her pups, her attitude and temperament as a mother, the ease of labor and delivery for her and how quickly she recovers optimum health after a litter.



Can I be there when puppies are being born?

When a female comes to us to have her puppies, we encourage visits and involvement from the foster family. We prefer to deliver the pups alone, as it can be very demanding and time consuming. After puppies are born, foster families can stop by as often as they want to take mom for a walk or play with puppies. The interactions benefits everyone.

A family is not expected to be involved with the care of puppies, but that option is available for those who are interested in it.



What about grooming my Schnauzer?

You are responsible for grooming. However, if a bitch needs grooming before leaving me after having babies, I will groom her.


What if I already have a dog in my home?

Depending on the personality and age of the dog already in a home, a dog may or may not be placed where there already is another dog. We will never place a female in a home where there is an un-neutered male (must provide proof). We will also not place a female in a home where there is another large female. Females fight with females. We try to eliminate bad situations by limiting the environment our dogs are placed in.



How far away do you place your dogs?

I prefer not to place my foster dogs in homes that are more than a 2 hour drive. In some cases, where we have an "ideal" family, we will make an exception.



Do we ever place older dogs in foster homes?

Some people know how much work it is to raise a puppy and would prefer not to go through the house breaking and chewing stages of a puppy. An older dog is a perfect solution.

Occasionally we have a young adult (and sometimes an older female) that we would like to place in a foster home. These are dogs that have been in foster homes and find themselves back in our home due to a divorce, relocation or sudden and severe family illness. Sometime people simply decide they can't carry on with the program and the dog finds its way back to us.



What about Medical Issues and the dog?

The foster family is required to keep the female current on rabies and heartworm medication (we can provide yearly boosters if needed at time of breeding). Flea prevention is at the discretion of the family however, if a female comes to us for breeding or whelping with fleas, the family will be charged for the cost of treating her. We strongly recommend treating your pet with Activyl monthly during the warmer months.

If there are any medical expenses as a result of a breeding or litters, this is taken care of by us.

What if something happens that causes the death of the dog that is beyond my control?

While we all try to make sure that everything is done to prevent harm or things by accident happening to our dogs, things can happen. We understand that. We would require a vet letter stating that the accident which resulted in a death was something that could not be prevented and that you were not at fault. If the bitch has not had a litter yet and you were negligent, you would be responsible for the purchase value of the dog as if you had purchased it. If the bitch has already had a litter, we will would not hold you responsible for repayment but would not place another puppy in your home.



How do I know when a dog should be bred?

We track a females heat cycles on our computer so we can anticipate when she will come in season next. We plan our breeding's based on the information that the foster family provides to us. This is why it is important that the information be accurate and delivered in a timely fashion.

We will be happy to go into detail with foster families regarding the signs of an impending heat and what to look for.



What if we decide that we don't want to be a part of the program anymore?

If at any time something changes in a foster home and they are no longer able to keep a foster dog, there is no problem with them returning the dog to us. When this happens, we will either place the dog in a new foster home or sell it depending on her quality and that of her pups.



Do we ever foster male dogs?

No, I do not foster out male dogs.

How much is the stipend? We pay $100 per puppy per litter for you to be able to afford vet care, food and grooming.





Under what circumstances do we take a dog out of a foster home?

There are only a few reasons that we would take a female out of a foster home:

1. If we find out they are allowing the dog to run loose without supervision.
2. If the female gets accidentally bred.
3. If the foster parents do not tell us when a female comes into season (even if we don't plan on breeding it). We will warn the foster family once and take it away if it happens again.
4. If someone is arrested for a criminal offense.
5. If someone moves without informing us that they have moved.
6. If someone allows a dog to become way, over weight and does not take steps to correct this.
7. General health and appearance of the dog is not good and dog is over weight*
8. If the dog is neglected or abused in any way.
9. If the dog is not kept current on rabies and heartworm medication.
10. If you do not feed Life's Abundance food.



Also, if the bitch dies, either from careless accident or neglect on the part of the Foster Family, they must pay Schnauers Of Taylor the current worth of the bitch. This will be stipulated in the contract.


Also, it should be noted that the process of whelping is not always perfect. Things can and do go wrong, and when you are whelping a litter, this thought it always in the back of your mind. Worst case scenario, you could lose your dog in the process, though more often than not - things do go smoothly. However, it is important that you fully understand this risk prior to being a part of our foster program.


*If you allow the bitch to become over weight and not healthy at time of breeding and we can not breed, we will allow one heat to get her weight under control. If it is not where we would like to see on next he it you will be asked to pay current rate of a puppy as price of your bitch. If you will not pay me that amount then I will have no other option than to take the bitch back into my care.


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Please contact me if you feel this is a program that you qualify for. I will have the perfect babies to place in 2020

Is Yogurt Good For Your Dog???

As with us humans, there has been an increasing interest in the use of natural foods and supplements to enhance nutritional balance in dogs. One food that comes up often is yogurt, and there are many who sing the praises of yogurt as a nutritional supplement.

*~*~Armani's KING Thorin *~*~*

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Meet Harley, this is Thorins dad. He is a beautiful black and silver out of some wonderful Mexico lines.

Meet our AKC DNA tested Armani's Thorin.Thank you Kim M. for this awesome guy. He weighs about 12 lbs and 12x12. He has a very german build and will add some stockiness into the lines. His dad comes from New Mexico lines with 14 grand champions first few lines. His babies will vary between a more classic coat to a super coat. This means some pups in the litter can be classic coated or super coated. He is not a barker even when somebody comes through the front door and is very very very laid back. He is our big baby Huey.

Water: An Essential Nutrient

By Jocelynn Jacobs, DVM

As owners of performance dogs, we know how important nutrition can be for both health and performance. We take time evaluating pet food labels, talking about nutrition with other competitors, and seeing how well our dogs actually do on various foods. However, there is one nutrient that dog food alone can’t supply enough of—water!

Beginners Guide To Feeding A Raw Diet

Feeding your dog a meat-based diet has never been easier. NUTRITION or a machine to work properly, it requires the manufacturer's recommended fuel, lubrication, and maintenance. The same is true for our dogs (and ourselves). In the wild, every creature will find and choose the foods most suitable for its evolutionary development. Our dogs evolved to eat - mostly - other animals. Their strong jaws were designed to crush bones, and their sharp teeth to tear raw meat. So say the innovators who developed so-called " BARF " diets for dogs. BARF is an acronym that stands for either Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, or Bones And Raw Food; the terms are used interchangeably. There are thousands of dog guardians who feed their dogs homemade BARF -based diets, buying all the ingredients and preparing their dogs' meals from scratch. People who utilize home-prepared diets are happy to discuss the many benefits of this feeding method for their dogs, including clean, tartar-free teeth; fresh breath; strong bones, muscles, and joints; a glossy coat; a healthy amount of energy and a balanced temperament;and overall vibrant good health. For all the people who have made the leap to a homemade, meat-based diet for their dogs, however, there are many more who would like to make the change, but who are intimidated by the challenge of "getting it just right." Some are afraid of failing to present their dogs with a balanced array of nutrients; others fear bacterial contamination from handling raw meats.

Schnauzers Of Taylor is in the process of feeding a parital raw diet to our adults. They love RMB (raw meaty bones). We feed morning meals of chicken necks or backs and in the afternoon a muscles meat or fish with organ meat. More info to follow.

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Letters Of Recommendation

"Do you realize that your expertise and attention to the high quality of your doggie care is actually a ministry that blesses   the rest of us? Excellence! Thank you for the snaps - I've kept every one." Alison

" My name is Verlener Allen and we are the owner of Jada. How do I begin? Miss Jada is a jewel. I did not grow up with animals but married a dog lover. My husband always brought home pit bulls because that is what he always owned. The last one we had grew too big and we could no longer enjoy our backyard. Knowing that we “had” to have a dog, I researched breeds and then breeders. I found Schnauzers of Taylor and found a jewel. The Irizarry’s produce quality Miniature Schnauzers. When we first went to Taylor to meet Jada, I fell in love. I must admit that I still love her. She has blended into my family and she is treated as though she is human. My parents, who are not dog lovers, are smitten by Jada as well.

"She has the best temperament of any dog that I have ever seen and she is super smart. All of the qualities that you are looking for can be found in the litter that you are considering. Jada knows the sound of my daughters school bus when it stops at the stop sign. She lets us know when someone is in the driveway and even if the neighbors are outside late at night making too much noise. She barks just long enough to get your attention. She is laid back and very independent. " Verlener

"Yes indeed our Lilly Belle is from an earlier litter of Tessa and Armani. We are so crazy about Lilly Belle that we are just down right silly.She's beautiful, loving, funny, healthy and is in charge of our family" Terri

                                                     Enzo (Pausha x Armani litter April 2011)



(In Loving Memory of Barb (1948-2011), she passed away 10/6/11, Enzo was blessed to have her as a loving mommy for almost 4 months. Now he is spoiled rotten now by daddy! Glad to of known you Barb, I sure enjoyed our skype visits and the lotion you brought me)

"Decided in the Spring that I wanted to get a mini black schnauzer puppy. I searched online for sites who had black minature schnauzers. We found Quality Dogs.com who had several breeders in Texas. The one that impressed me the most was Schnauzers of Taylor. I was most impressed by their website. I sent an e-mail, put in an application, and was approved for one of their Babies. The puppies were born April 8, 2011. I asked for the runt, who was a male, and that is the one we chose. The following weekend we had our first Skype meeting with Donna and our Enzo. Love at first site. We again Skyped the following weekend to see his progress.Then at 3 weeks of age we got to meet Enzo when Donna opened her home to us. Donna kept us updated on his progress and development through pics, Skype and updates on her website.

We picked up Enzo when he was 8 weeks old. He has won us over completely. He is smart, loving and just plain adorable.

Our entire experience was very positive. Donna was and is available for any of our questions. She provided us with all the necessities to having a new puppy. We can reach her anytime if we have questions. Her website also has many excellent tips for raising a puppy. I have never met any breeder who loves her dogs as much as Donna"

Thank you,

The Kapela Family

We have 3 Schnauzers of Taylor babies. These are the healthiest, sweetest & happiest Schnauzers in the USA! Donna and her family put a lot of love in their dogs.

I had interviewed several breeders, before I talked to Donna. She stood out among them all. I was most impressed with how protected she was of her babies. They are part of their family. We were so excited when we found out our family had been approved for a Schnauzers of Taylor baby!

When our extremely anticipated wait was over and we could finally bring Sammy home, Donna made it easy. She made sure we had everything we needed. Sammy had everything he needed to make his transition. He still has his blanket and toy he brought with him, from his momma!

Today, we have Sammy, Tucker & Annie. We have never had an health issue. They were all easy to potty train. It's amazing how they share toys, bones, even food bowls.

Thank you Donna for your dedication and love for your dogs. Thanks for sharing them with our family!





The Thorpe Family

Beaumont, Texas

Chicken jerky treats linked to mystery illnesses, deaths in dogs

Chicken jerky treats linked to mystery illnesses, deaths in dogs

Berry Good Treats

Cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries are very good for you dog. They are full of vitamins, natural sugars, good fiber and are loaded with antioxidants. They are also a very low in calories and a good alternative to dog treats. Being small in size they also are great for training treats for puppies.
If you dog is having trouble being hungry between meals, consider this as a alternative. Be careful to balance the quantity given due to the fiber which could cause diarrhea. Nothing is harmful about berries and they love so let them enjoy all the wonderful benefits of tasty antioxidants!

Mine personally love frozen blueberries as treats.

How Your Puppy Develops

*~How We Develop**


Stage 2: 2 - 4 Weeks

The puppy's eyes will open at or around the beginning of this second stage of development. His new sense of sight will be limited and very sensitive, so to avoid eye damage, care must be taken to protect him from bright lights. Despite these limitations, the puppy will now begin to recognize and interact with things in his environment, including (most importantly!) his mother and littermates. Many experts consider this the "toddler" stage of development as the puppy becomes more alert and learns to crawl, stand, and ultimately walk. With this new mobility, he will also begin to attempt to better explore his surroundings.

~~Wall Of Fame~~

Happy Thanksgiving season - giving thanks in all things, always!

I think of you often as Laney grows and thrives - She is the sweetest little dog we've ever had . . sweet, sweet, sweet! She and Kelsy are absolutely inseparable to the point that Kelsy goes out for a potty, Laney presses her nose in the door, fretting until Kelsy returns - Kelsy's story is the same . . they adore each other and entertain each other non-stop.

Thank you for a blood line of sweet, beautiful babies.

Alison

Lily here (on the right with the white spot). I'm sorry that we have not written but we are very busy. We are still very happy here in Dallas b/c our moms are finally trained. We have our own pet door which means we run in and out whenever we want. Our favorite tasks are to chase squirrels and a BIG possum that comes around at night. We love to catch things that crawl, fly, or scamper but we normally don't get to enjoy them long before they are taken from us. We also have a country house where we see cows and listen to all types of animal sounds. We also have a pet door to go out to a screened porch. Mommy Linda is trying to get us to use some type of artificial green thing as our bathroom but we don't like it. We don't get to roam free but we do have a huge fenced playground complete with an umbrella. We love grasshoppers. 

I caused excitement when I jumped off a second floor balcony last week chasing a squirrel. Lola encouraged me to do it. I fell onto some shrubbery so I didn't hurt anything. I wanted to go again but there were many no, no, no's. I mostly liked the kisses and hugs that I got after they felt around on my body. 

Lola still has "attitude." I like her but b/c she is smaller and quicker she always gets the laps first. I have to work harder for attention. I get in a lot more trouble than Lola. I have to guard the house which means I am constantly on the go yapping at high volume. I get in trouble for too much noise. We both like to chew. I mostly choose wood and hard things (the deck). Lola likes pillows and expensive rugs. There seem to be lots of repairs around here.

Most of all, we like to cuddle and give kisses. We love to take naps on the sofa preferably in someone's lap. Anyway, life is grand. We would like to come back to Taylor for a visit b/c we suspect that everyone wants to see us again. Take care and tell everyone hello. Lily & Lola

Linda Thomas
Chief Justice (Ret.)

I have meant to tell you that she lays on my tummy with her chin on my chest between her big paws and looks up at me with Armani's eyes - I look into her face and clearly see Armani - that photo of him as your web site opens is simply priceless. You must have it enlarged and framed. I've shown it so often at the office to punctuate how truly beautiful this "child" of ours is - I sincerely hope to get a photo of Laney just like that - we'll have to do it outside to get those awesome brown eyes just right - I've NEVER seen such warm, full of love, beautiful eyes in a dog like that. As soon as I saw Armani on your web site, I knew we should have one of his puppies - he's truly a one of a kind. Everyone who lays eyes on Laney is aghast at her beauty. We're soooo proud to show her off.

Attached a cute photo - she and Kelsy were playing "rowdy" with their ball and made a mess - they're busy "cleaning" it up - bless 'em. Another note: Boy!! Were you right about that super coat - I couldn't be more pleased - we haven't experienced one solitary mat knot and we don't brush her regularly - WOW. (Always feel free to quote me on your web site if you like - I'm perfectly delighted with our little girl) Ray advised the staff at the Vet that he'd BETTER get HIS puppy back when he returned or there'd be trouble - tee hee, smile ; )More later.Alison


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10/11
Hi Donna and Jose

Just looked at your website and decided I would let you know about our 3 year old!. She is a living doll! I know even if she is BLAcK!!! She is so neat and every day we are so proud that you made it possible for us to have her. She is the most lovable little dog. Our twins Dorie and David said they would love to take her home with them. I recently spent few days with Dorie (in Houston) and I was afraid she wouldn't let me bring her back home. Dorie said she is so sweet because Donna started her out with LOVE!
Hope all is well with you and your family.
Stop by sometime. We would love for you to see OUR LITTLE LOVE GIRL!
Dorothy Switzer.
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Norman from Mia x Armani litter 2010 update 10/12/11

Hi Donna:

We are finally settled into our home in Ath, Belgium. We have been on many adventures with Norman. Attached is a photo of all of us riding in a carriage in Brugge, Belgium. That same day, Norman also had a ride on a boat through the canals! He is such a wonderful pup, so smart, playful, and loving. He has about 30 toys and knows each one by name. He still has "Blue" the toy he came home with and is one of his favorites. He is in an obedience class but would rather talk to his "girlfriend" a little Yorkie, than pay attention to the teacher and his parents!

Thank you for such a great pup! We just love him so very, very much.

Blessings,
Wendy Mora

Jake and his sleeping buddy Ziva.

Hello G'ma Donna, Baxter ck'g in here. Sorry we haven't been "popping" in like we should. Summers are always busy (and HOT). Finally hitting the parks again so we thought we would share a current picture. Baxter grew up to be such a handsome boy. Just the right size and ohhhh, his tail. No regrets on keeping that wonderful tail; it has SO much expression. Baxter still loves carrots; still loves to cuddle & is still spoiled ... so really not much to report LOL. Thank you again for sharing this bundle of love with us; he makes our lives complete.
love, Baxter's mommy

Princess Magit "Maggie" owned by B&B

Lucy owned by her girl in Newfoundland

Tannon and Mya owned by their little girl Maddie in FL

6/11 Hope all is well. Wanted to let you know that we’re very happy with Thor. He is an excellent addition to our family. He has a wonderful personality and got many compliments on the traditional schnauzer clip you gave him. Priscila

Lola and Lily-Dog tired after too much company. Owned by
 Linda Thomas Chief Justice (Ret) and
Dr. Janet Coplin

3/11 Molly visits us. She lives in Texas and owns Dr. Pursley and his wife.

Donna, I am so happy to have her. Soo smart, Goes to the door and barks to go out and potty, yeah!! Mindy is doing well with her and is starting to play.Ralph, Mindy and Molly from AZ

Raven will be entering her first EARTHDOG trials Feb 26 and 27.
The Tx DFW dachsund club is hosting a trial at Prospering Farms in Prosper Tx.
It is a two day event.
Raven will enter INTRO TO QUARRY first. It is a ten foot tunnel with 1 right angle. She has to be released 10 ft from entrance and has 2 minutes to get to end of tunnel and begin to "WORK" the quarry which are two rats in a cage behind bars so she cant get them. She has to work them for a full 30 seconds.
she can bark, dig, scratch, whine, whatever it takes to tell me they are there.

If she does this successfully, then she can enter Junior earthdog. That is a 30ft tunnel with 3 -90 degree turns and she only has 30 sec to reach quarry and work it for 60seconds.

I know she can do the INTRO test no problem. John is building me a tunnel right now and I have a rat im working her with...YEW>>>>>>
oh well gotta do what ya gotta do.....LOL
at least this one she wont get to kill..

lets hope she likes to chase the cages ones as much as she likes the ones under the shed.

I will keep you all updated on her outcome....
congrats to tessa and armani on the new additions......we love knowing Raven has an extended family....


Kimberli Mikkelson
www.CROWNEDSCHNAUZERS.blogspot.com

3 years ago today our little Lizzie was born :) She has been an absolute joy and I just wanted to thank you again for allowing us to bring her into our home! Two years ago we adopted a salt-and-pepper mini schnauzer from my brother-in-law and he has been a blessing as well. The two of them are inseperable and are so much fun to watch, play, and cuddle with! Now we have a new addition to our family on the way and I am so excited for this next big change in our family. I'm sending some pictures of Lizzie's life so far and I will send more later once the new baby comes in January.

Thanks again!

Betsy & Tim Bowers

Newton from Texas (Holly x Armani)

Kyzer from Texas (Holly x Armani)

Baxter 7 months Texas (Holly x Armani)

Simon and Sophie live in CA July 2010

Bailey out of Holly Berry and Armani lives in CA-July 2010

Lilly, Tx

Raven relaxing July 2010

Big Girl Raven!


Theo in LA says "Donna, this is Leigh-Ann's mom- Lydia, aka LALA , for grandchildren. Leigh-Ann is so busy that I have decided to brag on this babies. Theo has to be the most loving and cuddley pup I have never seen. He is a Lover!! Theo looks up to his big sister Nola. She has been so good with him and teaching him the ropes, both good and bad. I will say , Nola occasionally get a wee bit weary of his happiness and energy. I have a gaint schnauzer named Sadie and Theo thinks he is as BIG as she. They play very well together also. My Sadie is 7 mos old. Thank you so much for touching us with a wonderful pup, Theo. He is all they hope he would be and more." Lydia




Hi Donna. I hope this email finds you doing well.
Just wanted to send you a picture of Jada and tell you that she is doing well. We just LOVE her! She has brought so much joy to our entire family. Even our extended family have fallen in love with her.Take care,Verlener




5/10: Aggie loves to bird watch!



Murphy Marcello 7 months




The Thorpe Family and their collection of schnauzers from Schnauzers Of Taylor. Annie in the pink hat. Tucker in the yellow hat. Sammy in front.

(as shown in the Taylor Daily Press
Taylor resident and former radio announcer Fred Switzer, 84, cuddles his Schnauzer ( Noelle from Gabby/Cooper)at his home Monday afternoon. Switzer headed the effort to establish a senior center in Taylor.










Einstein proudly owns Val Heart a Expert Animal Communicator & Behaviorist, Master Healer and Author.
Einstein says "Around Christmas time last year I started to let Val know that I was coming into her life through dreams and visions. I wanted to be with a human that would understand me and be a partner with me in helping people get balanced and happy. You all have to admit that Val is exactly the right person for that! Val understood my mission right away because she shares that vision with me."

Thank you Val for allowing me to be part of this journey......Donna Irizarry

http://www.valheart.com/blog/category/einstein-dog-genius




3/4/10: Aggie, big boy haircut!




Hi Donna,
I was checking out your blog a bit ago and still enjoy it so much! It's great to see that you have been busy and that you have quite the family now.

I had to write to tell you that not a day goes by when someone in this house doesn't say that Shadow is the nicest dog or the best dog ever. Even Kristina's friends love him. One of her friends asked, "How do you get him to do all of that stuff? My dog won't do that!" He's in my lap now (with Kristina rubbing him and hanging on my arm) and I'm not sure how I'm actually typing. :)

We are still loving on him daily and the vet is always delighted to see him, too. He knows when he's coming because Shadow still announces himself at the door.

Thanks Donna for breeding the best dogs! We are convinced that we have the best one out of the bunch! You probably get that a lot, hunh? Laughing.....

Hugs,
Karen
(latest picture of Shadow and the kids attached)





Here is Mattie and Bert playing in the snow in Dallas Texas!!!!! Mattie has the pick collar. They had a ball! Ken




Christmas 2009 Rhonie and Kyzaar in CA




Hi Donna,
Realize you have had several dogs since Jasper, but wanted to send you an updated picture of her and her little sister, Gracyn. Jasper is doing really good and the happiest dog. She wants to play all the time and is obsessed with her toys, primarily with a tennis ball. She will sit in the back yard and just crunch the ball and cry until someone comes out and plays. Quite dramatic.
Gracyn was acquired about a year and half ago from someone that found her wandering the streets in Conroe. No tags or chip. She is 10 lbs and when I heard about her, I took her immediately. She is the funniest dog... An alpha with all dogs. She was already spayed and when I got her you could tell she had been out and lost for a couple of days. She got comfortable with Jasper and myself really quick and is now my shadow. Really sweet and full of personality. Half the size of Jasper, but they get along fine. Hope you and family are doing well... Dogs and puppies are so adorable! Happy holidays!Cristy




"I've attached a couple of recent pictures of Bear. He weighs 25 pounds! He's a sweetie...he sleeps at the end of our bed at night. A couple of nights ago I found him sleeping at the end of Cameron's bed. He LOVES our boys!!!"

Kendra




Bella Roo and her brother Stanley





Sophie and Simon in FL.




"Hi Donna,
just checking in..its been awhile...Spice is doing well......she's still all puppy it seems..hard to believe she'll be 2 in Dec...
She loves to go swimming with us....our friends just love watching her jump in and play with us in the pool..
She has to wait at the door before being invited into the house..and her bottom cant sit still....she'll sit..with her bottom waving like a flag on the ground..hahah...but she stays until told "ok" to come in...
She loves...LOVES to tease her sister...she'll get a toy.....shake it in her sisters face...then run like the wind...its very cute to watch...
One of my favorite things to watch her do is: she'll stand at the edge of the hall way..and when her sister comes around the corner...she JUMPS at her...like she's trying to scare her..it something i wouldnt believe if i didnt see it happening....
She loves to be close to us...and follows me around the house...which i'm please with..cuz other wise she's into something or up to something...we have to keep a close eye on her..
I've attached two pics...I just love the one of both of them sleeping with Sadies leg across Spice..Hope this email finds you and your family doing well!!
Linda (Rich, Sadie and Spice)



This was the first day we got Mya, I thought you would like this.




Here is the latest Mattie Pics, Ken D.



Hi Donna,I hope you and your family are doing well and had a wonderful summer.
I just wanted to send you some pictures of Black jack :>
He is a wonderful boy, he looks like his dad !
He is a wonderful addition to the family.
Ded and Ben.

"Hey Donna,
The babies go into the pool on the large first step especially for them all on their own. We have a fence around with a gate but they really like to come in the water.
Great news did I tell when I hired some dog 1:1 one training for the kids we discovered the vet was wrong Girl Baby is not Deaf. She acted Autistic for a long time but I never gave up kept trying with her. Now she is my very special Girl Baby which is her chosen name and finally gave it up, where Charlie just loves with no reservations. Deb works alot and they are my precious little friends and have added so much to my life. They have many antlers, beef bully sticks and toys and drive Heidi crazy sometimes but they all snuggle down under the bed and sleep. I will send more pic's looking at new camera's. Hope all is well with you and your family."
Kris



"Bailey is doing fine in AZ!" Dan





"Just wanted you to know that Nellie is 100% spoiled and living with my parents. She really has become my dad's puppy. So well behaved, full of energy and enjoying everything here in Florida. She does love the mountains in North Carolina best-and they will be heading to their place in the Sugar Mountains after the boys and I leave on the 4th of July. Just wanted you to see how well she is doing. Leanne"





"Hi! Sorry it has been so long! I'm the pits. Just super busy. Here are some belated photos of Daisy and Shadow that I just took this morning. Daisy is the one with red collor and tag (sitting on the sofa). Shadow is the one on the beige carpet. The shot of them together - Daisy is in the front and Shadow is in the background! We are enjoying them so much. They are awesome dogs!
Thanks for our awesome dogs!!!!! We love them!!!!! " Jenny and Family Texas






Here are some pictures of Mr. Muttley taken after his haircut last week. He is doing well and has decided that he must get constant attention" Jean and Doug, AK


Rhonie and Kyzer in CA
Just a quick update to say "Hi" and to let you know our fur kids are wonderful. A few minutes before I took these photos they were running and playing, then they just crashed side by side like this and slept for an hour. They really have become 'best friends'!





I hope that all is well with you and your family. Sebastian is the greatest dog ever. I swear that he is human, reallly! He has been the best dog I have ever had. He is well behaved and potty training him was as simple as 123. Now my mother wants to get a new puppy from you, so we shall be seeing you again. I have attatched some puppy pictures and "he's all gorwn up" pictures as well. Thanks again and God bless....

Candace, TX


I just love this photo!! This if Tannon "Here Comes Christmas" Litter with his sissy Maddie of FL. This just shows the true love that schnauzers have for kids.
6/09





"Hello! I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know that Nari ishappy and healthy and wonderful. She spends a few days a week with hersister, Nina, and sees her best friend Angel (a standard poodle) everyday. Sometimes the three of them run and play together -- it's a riot. Most days, Nari situates herself near the bike trail behind our housewhere she barks at all the people passing by. Everyone loves her!!!!She is the most loving and well behaved baby in the world. I hope you and your family are well." God's Best, Andrea




"Hey Donna hope you and the whole family are well. We are having a blast with Rex, he is a wonderful baby. My baby listens to our commands and always steals the show when he is out and about with his fabulous personality. What’s amazing is that he knows when its bedtime and he grabs his blanket a chooses a bed. His choose varies from day to day lol. I am wondering about Coco babies and I might be interested in a Salt and Pepper. Can you give me more info on their size and if the same care will be provided. My Rex is slightly bigger than a mini and is a perfect fit for our family. I am wondering if I should add an addition to our amazing family again..lol"Jessica



Kyzer in FL. Sister to our retired Rhonie....Easter 2009


Tannon 2/23/09 He lives in Florida!




12/29/08:"Giada and I went walking around Town Lake and found this great spot for a picture! Thought you would enjoy!"
~Sarah



11/9/08:"Hey Donna!


Betsy and Tim here, updating you on Lizzie. I can't believe she's already a year old! So much has happened in the last year, including our wedding!


Having a puppy has been a very rewarding challenge. I read a lot of training books and thought I knew what I was doing, but Lizzie always seemed to be a step ahead of me :). We made it through with the help of a 6-week puppy training course and what a wonderful dog Lizzie has become! She is the best running buddy and curl-up-in-a-chair-and-nap buddy! My favorite thing to do with her though is take her to the dog park that is a few miles away. It is a wonderful park with separate small and big dog sections. It has a lake, obstacle course, and even mini fire hydrants! Lizzie will run around there for hours. She loves running with the other dogs and greeting every owner. Lizzie has always been well-behaved when playing with the other dogs and I thank you for her wonderful early upbringing experience.
Last weekend (on Lizzie's birthday) we brought Lizzie to visit her "grandparents" and "cousins" and we had a really fun time. Tim's brother just got an 8-week old salt and pepper schnauzer for his 2 kids and it was so much fun to watch the two puppies together. Lizzie really wanted to play with the new puppy, but he was just too small for more than just sniffing. I can't wait till they are older and can really play together. I'm attaching some pictures from that day. I'm also attaching a few other fun pictures. Thank you so much for such a wonderful puppy and companion. We absolutely love her and look forward to many more years of fun."Betsy & Tim




"We took Bailey to Guadalupe River State Park today…she had a blast and wanted to play with everyone she saw, both human and canine! She absolutely loved the water, which really surprised us…she kept trying to pull us into the river with her. J The vet said she’s in excellent health, 11.2 lbs, now. Talk to you soon!" Karyn



10/14/08 "Makensie will enjoy her retirement -- she brought some sweet babies into this world -- she deserves her rest. Hershey and ReeCee are just soooo different. ReeCee is all about play -- such a sweetheart. Poor Hershey just worries too much! Hard to get her to relax -- always on alert, but such a doll baby! Wants to be so close to me all the time, or at least closer than ReeCee :-) My babies! Basically, I just want one from every litter" -- Carol


Sophie
Simon
"It's so funny how different they turned out in size and personality, even though they're from the same litter. Simon is SO laid back and Sophie is a little spunky thing. Simon has his little pillow that he carries around with him so he'll have something to lie on when he moves from room to room. It's so adorable. And Sophie would spend her whole life in the back yard if we let her. She's definitely our little tomboy.Anyway, thank you again for breeding and providing such great dogs! They are the best puppies I've ever had. And I've had a few! lol" Andrea




This is Bishop. Bishop came to visit yesterday and is from Isabella's last litter. His mom Heather and Cynthia (Ava's mommy) are best friends. I thought you would like to see a photo of him. He really loved the babies and helped pick Ava for them.

"Sophie is doing very well. She believes she is our human child, I am sure of it! Her food and water bowls are in the kitchen beside our dinner table, so she only eats when we sit down to eat. At night I put each child to bed and then tell Sophie it is time for night night and she trots off to her crate… everyone in their place!
She is incredibly sweet and lovable!
Christi



Ok, like I promised pics of the boy! He's amazing, and too smart by half and he has a ton of fun playing with everyone. He'll be flying with David and I to Arizona for the Christmas holidays. He is still very much a puppy but at 13" tall he's all grown up. He still has some filling out to do as he still looks very much like a puppy but we got to hear his adult bark a couple of days ago and can't wait till his voice settles down into maturity. Training wise he's where he should be, he is excellent on the poles though he detests the tunnels unless I put treats in them. He's convinced the teeter totter is a see saw he can play with and we have not done any jumps yet and won't until after he's a year old. Down stay is no longer an issue but back up is. We'll get it all and do it well. I am having so much fun with him and he's exactly what I wanted.


"
Hope you're having a great summer. I am looking forward to seeing puppies on your site soon - it seems like such a long time since the last litter . . .I thought you might like to see this photo of my little surfin dude - he loves chillin by the pool!" Debbi and Kyzaar
"Hi Donna,
This is Ruben and Rosa in Fort Forth Texas, we were blessed with Simon. Just dropping you a note on how he is doing. He has really done well in adjusting with the rest of the pack. Sasha, Shakira both schnauzers and Lucy the basset. He goes for a 11/2 mile run every morning with shakira he loves chasing birds and they love bothering him. We are planning on putting him in an agility sport so he can run some more. He brings a smile to my face everyday he truly has completed our family and we are so happy we got him."
Take care,
Ruben and Rosa

5/28/08:"My baby turned 3 yesterday so I thought I'd send along his 'birthday photo' so you can see how beautiful he is!!!" Debbie and Kyzaar
**Kyzaar is the brother to our Rhonie!!
5/20/08:"Donna, sorry it's been so very long since we've written you! So much has happened! Lucy's doing great. She's completely potty trained. She's very obedient (when she's up for it). We moved to a new apartment in Norman a few months ago, which is about 20 minutes south of OKC. There is a really fun dog park out here which we go to every Sunday! We've gone on a couple trips to Dallas (about three hours), and she does great in the car and everything. I got a couch recently, and she immediately broke that thing in by napping on it for hours... pretty funny. Here are some pictures. One of them is Lucy with my brother.. it turned out REALLY good!! Enjoy! Lucy says hi and that she misses you!" Justin and Lucy


5/4/08:"Donna - here are some pics I took today. Shadow needs a face trim - but they sure are the cutest dogs ever!!!!
We love them to bits! Daisy is smaller than Shadow (and i think she will not ever catch him - but we will see) but she can really stand on her own. Interesting too - I just gave the dogs a bath - so the brown on Shadow's legs isnt dirt - he is actually turning a little brown. He also is black - but almost changing a little bit so a pewter color all over. He is definitely lightening up a bit. My vet told me (and I didnt know this) that Schnauzers are notorious for changing colors on their coats several times over. She told me when he was a puppy, that I shouldnt be suprised if he changes color.
Have a good evening. I'll talk to you this week."
Jenny

Shadow and Daisy
"Have I ever told you that Shadow can really jump. He leaps and jumps over flower beds and shrubs etc. It is quite a sight to see. I think it must be due to his long legs. Sometimes we call him "Springs" because it looks like he has springs when he jumps. I snapped some of the kids running with the dogs and you can see he is a little airborne. But next time that I have my camera out I will take a photo of him l"eaping".
Have a great Easter Sunday.
Love to all.
Jenny


:"Hi Donna~ Here are few pictures of Max and Roxie. They've grown so muchand get along well together. I love them both and love how they play witheach other. Max has become the 'wise' teenage brother; while Roxie is thefeisty little playful sister. She's always in the mood to play with Max.They are ready for the holidays as Max has a birthday coming up! They areboth soooo adorable. We're working on barking at other dogs and people, butthey are such loveable puppies that we take it one walk at a time! Hope you are doing well and that you and your family have wonderful holidayand happy new year!" All the best, Toni Wilson

:Jessie came to visit. Jim and Jane live in Ohio and are snow birds that come to Texas for the winter. They promised to stop by on their way through so I could see her every year. She will be one year old in Jan.
Thanks guys, great to see her!


:Hello and Merry Christmas! Nari and Nina went to the groomer together yesterday. They were two sisters getting their hair and nails done...

I took some pictures of Nari today and decided to send two of them to you - She lives on my bed, the couch, or her other favorite spot - on the rug in the kitchen.

I hope you guys have a fun holiday season.

--
God's Best, Andrea


This is Grace. Grace lived in New York but has been transplanted to Georgia. Thanks to Rex's wonderful mom for the rescue from her owner and for finding her a new home.


Max from "Little Bits Of Texas"


"My friend took some pictures of Luca playing with her puppy Beemer. She is a neighbor and every day at 5:00 (on the dot....cause Luca waits by the door) we go to the park and they play for hours. Luca likes to wrestle and Beemer likes to chase Luca around.

Anyway, these pics are certainly not as cute as yours but I wanted you to see what my little guy looks like. He just had a haircut so he isn't all that full. He is 23 pounds and very strong. EVERYONE thinks he is just the cutest and I have even given out your name to several people who might be interested.

Have a great day and we hope all is well with you."
Courtney and Luca
7/15/07 Kyzer is wonderful!!! He is the best little guy, we can't believe how smart he is, and how loveable!!! You have spoiled Rhonie you know - I have Kyzer 'help' pick up his toys and take them back to his toy box - now he only takes one thing out at a time!!



6/4
Sabrina is doing excellent. I took her to the vet. 2 weeks ago, very healthy 20lbs. She is well trained, she can sit, dance, kiss mommy, stay, lay down(just by touching the tip of my nose haha). we have a new dog park in town, very very nice, they put a lot of money into it. The park is privatly owned, but is for anyone..
All the dog owners who come here take care of their dogs like family. There are rules to abide by, such as pick up poop, if a dog fights he has to leave.
they range in all sizes from 3lb shitzu to rottwellers. Sabrina loves to play with them all. she is very social. she has to say hello to all the people before playing.
The first time we went, it was funny, because I didn't know just how fast she can run. hahaha. She thinks she rules the house, because she loves getting into trouble, i have to keep bathroom door closed or the toliet paper will be all over the place, She is still crated during the day, but i come home about every 4 hours and she has the run of the house at night. she sleeps with me sometimes, and some times in her crate. She loves the outdoors, she will stay at the patio doors in the apartment and just watch the world. She loves to bark, when ever someone goes by. thank goodness, the neighbors say it doesn't bother them. I have yet to get her to be quiet. any tips will help.
i know this is long, but i haven't written in some time. She is the love of my life. we have fun, she does funny things all the time. I'm so glad I got her.
right now she is watching tv. and it's storming out side, she likes to watch thunder most of the time and rain. it's weird.
hope all is well.
love,
Wanda and Sabrina,


5/07
Hi Donna,
Looks like you have another beautiful litter... you are going to go into "puppy withdraw" once you place these new pups in their homes... but, I am sure you will enjoy (and need) your trip/cruise that you have planned.

Wanted to send you a couple of pics of Jasper. She is the sweetest little dog and is doing so well. I have a trip planned in a couple of wks and once I get back, I plan on taking her to get fixed. I did finally get a Fuji digital and am really pleased with it. Thanks for the recommendation.

Hope things going well for all of you and Jose and kids are enjoying their start of summer break.
Take care,
cristy


5/07
Ok Donna~ Here are a 'few' shots of ; Maxwell in action! He has been
to the groomers (two weeks ago) for the first time and looks 'grown up'!
He's over 11lbs. now and quite active. I hope these pictures come through
and bring a smile to your face. He has lots of toys and enjoys playing
fetch 'everyday'. I've enrolled him in another puppy training class and
we'll see how it goes. We've been to several puppy happy hours, but he's
still a little slow in getting into the action. I may also try puppy day
care to see how this works for him. We go walking, but it's pretty windy
sometimes and he doesn't like walking in the wind. He's chasing birds and
likes running on the baseball field. Leash training is coming along and I'm
trying to take him somewhere different more and more. Litter training is
coming along also, but when he's playing he'd rather go where he is rather
than to the litter box, but this is seldom. He loves to race up and down the
stairs with me and is curious, bordering on 'noisy' :-).

He sleeps in his carrier at night rather than the crate, so I'm hoping as he
grows he'll adjust to the crate. He's my little 'puppy boy'! Everyone loves
him and I think he thinks he's a big person rather than a puppy. When we go
to puppy happy hour, all the parents love him! He seems more interested in
their attention than the other puppies who can play a little rough for Max.
We're going to try puppy day care tomorrow and I'll let you know how it
goes. He's on FFR now and I'm feeding him 3 times a day (1/4 cup each
feeding). He's almost 5 months now and I don't know when I should increase
him to two feedings (1/2 cup each) let me know your thoughts.

Thanks so much for the coaching re: the last puppy training. I lost my $$
but it's worth it to maintain his temperament and 'charm' :-).

That's it for the Max update. I'll keep you posted! Your new litter looks
great....I'm tempted to get a companion; I'm just not sure how this would
impact Max. What do you think?




Congratulations on your new litter! I can’t decide whether to get Porsche’a a playmate or to let her have a litter. She is so sweet but two may be too many. I can’t decide. Here are some pictures of Porsche’a back around Christmas time. She is now 12.7 pounds and about 14” if she sits still long enough for me to measure her. We just started puppy training classes last week. We love her so much! I will try and take some new pictures and send them to you soon.


Just wanted to say Hi and to send you an adorable picture of little man. He is such a character. I'm pretty sure he believes he is a giant schnauzer!
In fact our baby boy is a 19lb muscle. He is solid and tough as nails. He rules the roost.
Jack is the best little man we could have asked for. He and Tucker are best buds and are inseparable. Take good care and have a great day:o)

Happy Halloween!!!! Steph (CO)

Malorie loves to watch dogs on television so I showed her the video you have of your babies on the website. She watches it so carefully, turning her head at the sounds of the pups. Its really cute. Just thought I would share a picture:)



Renee


Donna,

I just wanted to send you this note on Luca's first birthday and give you an update..Luca loves everybody and every animal we encounter on our daily walks. He is playful (still kinda of nibbles on my hands) and full of energy. His two best friends are Oliva (my adorable little niece) and Lulu (my best friend's dog). He even knows them by name. Luca is an early bird, getting up between 4:45-5:30 every day. I don't even have to set an alarm anymore. He loves going to doggie daycare expending all his puppy energy with all sorts of furry friends. He loves toys, shoes, socks and telephones. He snuggles every morning and gets his belly rubbed and scratched. He isn't yappy yet knows when he needs to bark and stops when I tell him. He loves to chase birds and play ball at our nearby park. He was house trained until he had his little snip snip surgery and now messes up on occasion (less frequently so hopefully we are at the end of that phase). He LOVES people watching and whenever we are out and he sees people or other dogs and just stops and stares. He loves sitting on top of his crate, checking out the world outside. He gets lots and lots of exercise and is a strong little guy.

I LOVE LUCA SOOOOOOO MUCH AND THANK YOU FOR GIVING HIM TO ME!!!!!!

Courtney

Kyzaar as Santa Pup in CA sending his wishes for a Happy Holiday.


This is Ebony with her brother and sister. She lives in Mississippi.


Hello and Merry Christmas to you guys. We just got our first big snow fall up here and Nari is loving it. At first, she wouldn't go outside. I used a broom to sweep a path out to her morning spot in the grass. Once she got out there she started to investigate the snow and now we can hardly keep her in the house. She eats the snow and runs around in huge circles flipping it all over the place. We are cracking up. I attached a picture of her with a face full of it, you can see she is as cute as ever. She is so much fun! Thanks again for a perfect pet. Andrea (Ohio)

This is Mike and Barbara. Just wanted to update you that we are now stationed in Maryland. Bommel is doing wonderfully. The Base here has woods, trails and fields that Bommel loves to play in and on. Just saw your new puppies on your website and they look really cute. They have the same eyes as Bommel. I have attached some pictures of Bommel and his Texas buddy Figaro. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

Hi Donna,
I just wanted to drop you a note and send you a picture or two of Guinness. He is doing great in obedience classes, and is still growing like a weed. I no longer need an alarm clock, he wakes me up no later than 7am every day. It is difficult to see in the pictures, but he has really long legs and is a pretty big boy at 25 pounds. Anyway, thank you for such a great addition to the family. I am also interested in being put on the list for your next litter of puppies, I think that Guinness would like a playmate.
Jennifer (Arizona)

I just wanted to let you know, Nari is better than ever. We just had her "fixed". I hated doing that to her, but she was in perfect shape the next day. She'll have her stitches taken out a week from tomorrow. Thank you again for such a wonderful pet. My husband and I keep asking each other if we're dreaming. I've never known of a nicer dog. She knows tricks and she was easy to house train. She stays in our yard unless we take her to play with her best friend, a standard poodle named Angel, who lives across the street. The groomer loves her, too. A PERFECT PET. That's all I can say. She loves to ride in the car and wait for the kids to get off of the bus. We took her to soccer games and people were telling us how super nice she was and several people commented on how quiet she was. She's smart, and cute, and funny; just full of personality. We absolutely love her. I've attached a few pictures just for fun. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Andrea (Ohio)
9/06
We have been crazy busy, but wanted to send you some updated pics. of Romeo and Valentino. They are doing great and have so much personality and my wife and son feel so safe with the boys looking out for them since I have recently started to work in the evenings. Valentino is extremely protective. We can actually say that they make life alot more enjoyable. They are family.
Sincerely,
Jerry and Family

This is ReeCee and Hershey, they live in LA.

Rhonie's person she has fallen in love with is my youngest daughter, Kathryne. Kathryne tells me that she's Rhonie's mom and I'm the grandma. I had a friend over on the 4th of July who used to show mini shnauzers (I didn't know this before then) and she told me that Rhonie was a "looker" and had some great potential for show. Brenda (CA)




This is Jack, he celebrated his first birthday with his own cake. He lives in Colorado!
We live in Maine!


Ginger and Tatiana in FL!
Nico in OH also!
Nari and Nina in OH!
We deliver cold noses!

Luca Playing and having fun in CA!
Guinness in AZ!Guiness 12 wks!



Bo in Tx!













The great Photo Wall of Fame! Photos of what we think of as our famous fur babies that have joined their homes.These are photos sent to us by parents so we can see how much they have grown and comments about them as well. Thank you and keep those photos coming.