Monday, June 28, 2010

To Micro-Chip or to NOT micro-chip?????

This was published on March 29th, 2010 and I thank Val Heart my puppy parent for sending it to me. All of my dogs are micro-chipped and my pups that have left me are micro-chipped. Although I have not had any issues nor have my previous parents, the chance is still out there as with anything. Concerns over the chip increasing chances of cancer are up for debate.
Nobody ever wants to think about their pet getting lost and to not be able to find their way home. I will look into other options like tattoos. Maybe just making sure our pets always have on a secure collar with well printed tags would be a just as good option. There also is a GPS collar for dogs so you can track exactly where they are at but it is quite expensive.

I have to say I am on the fence with this still. If it means not putting a chip into a puppy to maybe have a longer life, that works just fine for me. I will no longer micro-chip. Please ask your vet upon your first visit.
Here is a link with info on micro-chipping.
http://healthfreedoms.org/2010/03/29/chipped-pets-develop-fast-growing-tumors/
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/implanted-microchips-cause-cancer/#sthash.1pQwk2h2.dpbs
http://www.wnd.com/2010/03/131533/

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Health and Genetics




Miniature Schnauzer Health & Genetics


The following information and articles are intended to raise awareness, not to prescribe medical treatment or offer self-diagnostics. If you have encountered any medical condition described here, we encourage you to discuss it and/or print out the information and take it to your Veterinarian. The Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada assumes no responsibility for your failure to obtain proper Veterinary care.Please address any comments related to this section of our website to webmaster@mscc.ca 

Monday, April 19, 2010

*~*~*~*~*Our Home/Visits**~*~*~~*

We are very much a schnauzer family. We are dedicated to providing only the best start in life for your baby.

Our babies are raised in our home.  I wouldn't have it any other way. They are under my constant supervision including a baby monitor so I can hear them at night and a TV monitor so I can see them while in other parts of the house. For the first 2weeks our puppies are spoken to, loved and cuddled several times per day. We also start our early neuro stimulation on day 3 and continue to day 16. During this time our eyes open. Starting at 3-5 weeks of age we get moved into our larger play area so we have lots of room to move around. We also get introduced to the litterbox.We have "puppy playtime" daily. During this time they are allowed to explore inside and after our first set of shots, outside.

Our grown dogs have their own play area in our back which they enjoy when out. They have a very large basket of toys to play with that is rotated to prevent boredom. They are crated only at night for sleep. No cages and pens here! When cold weather strikes they have access to their area in our garage for shelter or home.

I had somebody that wants to be placed on my wait list for next year ask me this "If I were to come to your house unexpected right now, what would I smell"....I appreciate all my questions that I get. For the many parents that have had the opportunity to visit my house know that you probably would smell bleach or my Circle E candles burning. I am picky about cleaning down the puppy room 3 times a week with bleach water, bedding daily (more if needed) and papers and litter once or twice daily. Dishes and bowls are ran through the dishwasher after each use. Blankets are washed daily. Because my pups are in my house living with us, it is imperative that nothing smells.
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We do not offer tours of our dog areas. This is our home and would not be appropriate for me to come "check out yours" before I sold a puppy to you. You have to realize that our dogs are not used to being around small children and although their pups make wonder family pets that doesn't mean that mine will enjoy being around yours.


We welcome visits after pups are 6 weeks and you have completed a questionnaire and we have checked references etc. This is for our protection, for our pups protection and for health reasons. Thank you for understanding.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Stud Contract

Schnauzers Of Taylor

STUD SERVICE CONTRACT
It should be noted that this Contract defines the responsibilities of both parties to the Contract, that it is made and signed to assure the well-being of the animals involved and their progeny, and that it constitutes full agreement of the parties with regard to breeding of the Schnauzer bitch and Schnauzer stud listed below.
ON THIS DATE, ___________________________________________ this Contract is made between_______________________________________ currently residing at ___________________________telephone number ( )_____________________,

Owner(s) of the Schnauzer stud:
Registered Name_______________________________________________
Call Name ______________________________ Whelped__________________________________
AKC #________________Color _______________
Sire ____________AKC #___________________________
Dam __________________AKC #___________________________,

[STUD OWNER(S)], and__________________________________________________
currently residing at________________________________________,
telephone number ( ) ______________________,
Owner(s) of the following Schnauzer bitch:
Registered Name_______________________________________________
Call Name ______________________________
Whelped __________________________________
AKC #___________________ Color _______________
Sire _____________________ AKC #___________________________
Dam ____________________ AKC#___________________________
[BITCH OWNER(S)], for the purpose of breeding said bitch to the Schnauzer stud.








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IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL BE MET
AND THAT NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ARE EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED:

BITCH OWNER(S) agree(s) to provide:

__legible photocopy of the AKC registration certificate of the bitch,
__proof of DNA certification through AKC,
__legible photocopy of her pedigree, and
__proof of current shots and wormings.

BITCH OWNER(S) also agree(s) to have the bitch bathed, groomed, and free of fleas or parasites before delivering bitch for breeding.

STUD OWNER(S) reserve(s) the right to refuse stud service if the bitch:
__Is not AKC registered,
__Is not DNA certified through AKC,
__Is deaf,
__Is not sound in temperament and/or conformation, or
__Appears unhealthy, obese, or in poor condition.

STUD OWNER(S) agree(s) to house the visiting bitch in a safe and comfortable environment with all necessary precautions unless otherwise agreed upon; however, STUD OWNER(S) will not be held responsible for her injury or loss.

STUD OWNER(S) guarantee(s) to practice due diligence in providing the necessary environment for an actual mating (and “tie”) ONLY, and do(es) not guarantee pregnancy nor puppies, living or dead, will ensue from this mating. BITCH OWNER(S) hereby release(s) from responsibility STUD OWNER(S),descendents and heirs from any and all liabilities and/or damages to said bitch while she is in the care of STUD OWNER(S).

If the bitch fails to be in whelp (pregnant), BITCH OWNER(S) must give notice not later than sixty-five (65) days after the date of mating. STUD OWNER(S) agree(s) to provide a repeat stud service for no additional stud fee to the same bitch in her next season, or another bitch with approval of the STUD OWNER(S), under the same terms of this Contract in the event that two or more puppies do not result from this breeding.


STUD OWNER(S) reserve(s) the right to charge a boarding fee at the rate of $7.00 per day, after the seventh (7th) day.


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BITCH OWNER(S) hereby agree(s) that this Schnauzer bitch will not be bred to any other male dog during her heat cycle, other than the stud listed herein, and that utmost care will be taken to ensure that she is not bred to any other male after stud service has been provided.

BITCH OWNER(S) agree(s) to pay any and all incurred expenses, including stud, bitch, veterinarian,
delivery, boarding, and any other miscellaneous expenses, if required, associated with or
incurred for the purpose of breeding this Schnauzer bitch, and acknowledge that STUD OWNER(S) is/are not liable or responsible for any expenses incurred in association with the breeding of this Schnauzer bitch.

BITCH OWNER(S) certify(ies) that (th)he(y) will not sell offspring from this breeding to any agent, pet store, puppy mill, kennel, or individual or agent of an individual whose purpose is mass production, wholesaling or retailing of Schnauzers, i.e., any mass-producing kennel or business. BITCH OWNER(S) will immediately pay a penalty of $500.00 to STUD OWNER(S) for each puppy offered in breach of this condition. Puppy also shall be sold with only limited AKC registration unless prior arrangements for approved home are made. The bitch owner (breeder) agrees to be responsible for the offspring of this litter and to take puppies back if necessary.

Payment of the stud fee shall be:
$ ___$750_____ U.S. Dollars, payment due upon breeding and the
STUD OWNER(S) agrees to sign(s) the litter AKC limited registration papers.

There will be no refund of stud fee in part or in full.
A live litter shall be construed as two (2) live schnauzer puppies, and they are alive at seven (7) days of age or will constitute a breeding at the bitche’s next heat/season to the above-named stud. STUD OWNER(S) are not responsible for medical conditions of the bitch resulting in deaths of the puppies after day 7.

This Contract will remain valid and may be enforced by STUD OWNER(S) until such time as this Contract is fulfilled. This Contract does not extend beyond the $750 payment for stud services and the guarantee of 2 live births until day 7.

Should it become necessary to enforce any part of this Contract by legal means, appropriate attorney’s fees, court costs, and all travel expenses will be the responsibility of THE OWNER(S) of this schnauzer bitch. This Contract will be deemed a legally binding
Contract, and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas, in the county of Williamson. It is further agreed that the place of venue shall be Williamson County, Taylor Texas












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I/WE, THE OWNER(S), hereby certify that I/we have read this Contract in full, understand its complete contents, and agree to it fully.

Signed and witnessed, this _____________ day of _____________________, 20_____.
Bitch Owner _____________________________________
Stud Owner _____________________________________
Donna Irizarry or agent

_________________________________________
Witness
_______________________________________
Address
_______________________________________
City, State, Zip
________________________________________
Telephone Number