Salty Heifers Mini Schnauzers

08/16/2024

Heartwarming babies spread love and happiness.

08/16/2024

Young Salty Sultan

08/15/2024

Oh the sweetness!♡

08/03/2024

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07/30/2024

And here they are! Oh precious sweet babies!

07/22/2024

❤️Sophie's in labor ❤️

07/16/2024

Oh salty Sophie is soooo uncomfortable. Her beautiful babies should be here the 22. Just one more week sweet girl!

02/22/2024

New Ideas About Puppies And Ears – Making Them Better
By Dr. Carmen Battaglia

Every breeder wants their puppies to have ears like the ones described in their breed’s standard. They want this because they know that a dog’s ears influence their overall appearance–not just in size, but in position and shape–and more often than not, they produce the characteristic look that represents the recognizable traits of their breed.

With that said, AKC requires breed standards to describe the seven traits of conformation (ears, head, neck, front, back, rear, tail). More specifically, breed standards are expected to describe the position, size, length and shape of the ears and whether they stand erect, point forward, are short, long, hang down, have folds, etc. Dogs whose ears do not conform to their breed’s standard are faulted by judges in the show ring. Most will not be bred and the males will not become important stud dogs. Thus, it is a mistake to ignore the ears of a pup when they are young and still in their formative stages.

In many breeds, it is common place for breeders to crop, tape, wrap or glue the ears of their puppies to ensure that they develop correctly. Methods vary by breed and some are not always successful. The important thing about a dog’s ears is that it is a trait that can be easily noticed, even by the novice...continue reading: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=280482

10/11/2023

06/29/2023

The Miniature Schnauzer was developed from the German farm dog. Read on to learn more about the history of the Miniature Schnauzer breed.

06/29/2023

This photo from the early 1960’s still holds true today!

06/18/2023

Home of exceptional Miniature Schnauzers

At Salty schnauzers , we are dedicated to raising exceptional pure bred Miniature Schnauzers. We are proud to be following a responsible breeding program, our primary focus is on keeping our beautiful salt and pepper Schnauzers healthy and happy from day one until they reach their new loving homes.

06/18/2023

At Salty schnauzers , we are dedicated to raising exceptional pure bred Miniature Schnauzers. We are proud to be following a responsible breeding program, our primary focus is on keeping our beautiful salt and pepper Schnauzers healthy and happy from day one until they reach their new loving homes.

06/17/2023

Adventures on the Smith River

06/11/2023

Over the pond at the Salty Heifer Ranch