We are first and foremost preservation breeders, what does this mean we do not breed for money or to have cute puppies but our first concern is to preserve the miniature schnauzer so it will look like it should for generations to come. To this end we have a few stud dogs and access to other lines so when we look at a dog and see where it is lacking in type or temperament we match it to the correct type or temperament. We do not have one dog that we use over everything.
We have been breeding miniature schnauzers for over 13 years and have imported in that time a number of Champion dogs and dogs from Champion lines. We are very passionate about our dogs not only looking good but being healthy and having great family personalities. We have custom built facilitates to accommodate our dogs, not only with comfort in mind but with their mental and emotional needs considered. All our cottages are heated in the winter.
We put our heart and souls into raising puppies that can go out and live their best lives whether that be in the show ring where a bullet proof dog is required or into a family home where they will met with lots of new situations. We start their early life by imprinting the grass as the place to toilet, no pee pads here that teach dogs that it is okay to pee in the house. We teach our puppies to come when called, to be calm in a crate situation, to sit for their food and for attention (manning). They are introduced to new people and environments in a controlled manner to avoid overstimulation and build confidence. Our puppies are introduced to grooming, their first small experience is at 4 weeks (ears, cheeks, fronts and butts) , then again at 8 weeks all ready to go home after 9 weeks old.
We also spend time in the show-ring with our dogs showing that they met the breed standard and have been very proud to be awarded No1 Breeder of Miniature Schnauzers in New Zealand by Dogzonline for the last 3 years. We bred both the No1 miniature schnauzer and the No 2 miniature schnauzer in New Zealand in 2022 and the No 1 Rising Star in 2022 And in 2023 winning Reserve Best in Show and Best puppy in Show a huge accomplishment for the miniature schnauzer. We were once again in 2023 awarded No1 Breeder and finished No 3 Utility Breeder in NZ and we bred the No 1 Miniature Schnauzer and bred and campaigned the No1 North Island Dog. 2024 saw a lot of difficulties with health but some joys in the showring when we were able to be out there. We had a lovely best baby puppy in show, with her also taking a best in group against adults a huge accomplishment. Another girl Alcee also a best baby puppy in group with huge competition wonderful for the miniature schnauzer. Once again we were awarded Best Breeder for 2024 and 6th top utility breeder.
We feel that this is showing the results of the hard work we have put into importing dogs and our careful management of our breeding programme.
We know you are looking for a pet but a well balanced correctly bred dog will have a balanced movement which will put less stress on their body and cost you less at your vets in the long run and cause less heartache.
We have spent many hours researching health and bloodlines and continue to plan to improve our dogs year by year. We have led the way in introducing new testing that is relative to the miniature schnauzer.
All our dogs go with a lifetime guarantee against Type B1 PRA, Factor V11 Defiency, MAC and Myotonia Congenita, Mullerian Duct Syndrome, Charcot Marie Tooth, and Comma Defect. We will refund or replace a puppy where it is proven we could of prevented an illness in that puppy at the time of breeding.
We provide toilet training from 5 weeks on the grass and give mental stimulation from an early age. We have puppies competing in the confirmation show-ring, scent work, canine good citizen, visiting rest homes, and a puppy certified as an assist dog.. Many of our families are choosing to get a second puppy from us. We offer ongoing support and a facebook group for our families to post, share and get advise on. We rehome all our dogs for life.
