Standard Schnauzer Reputable, Responsible Breeders

06/08/2024

How does your SS handle the heat? Make sure you know the signs of heat stroke

Now what summer is here, please pay extra attention to take care of your dogs! Being mindful, alert and careful, can help save their lives.



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09/07/2024

Always good tips!

15/06/2024

The canine community as a whole will be greatly affected by this new regulation. It'll have significant impact on the Standard Schnauzers breed in the US, as well.

Help Stop the New Dog Importation Regulations Before It’s Too Late!

On May 13, the CDC published new federal dog importation regulations that go into effect August 1st. (Federal Register, Document Number 2024-09676).
In a shocking example of government overreach that will have negative effects on dog lovers and small businesses nationwide, the 311-page document is a poorly written and unactionable "one size fits all" solution for the importation of dogs from every country in the world with no exemptions for the military, government employees working abroad, or service dogs in training as puppies.

Click here to read the complete article: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=290260

09/05/2024

Because a reputable, responsible one will be there to support and guide owners through the lifetime of their dog!

Did you purchase your puppy from a breeder? They should be a valuable resource when you have questions or problems about your new dog.

31/03/2024

There's a reason for waiting until the right age to test. This need to wait is why most unethical breeders don't test at all.

"Who wants to wait until a dog is 2 yrs old to breed!? It could have had 3 or 4 litters by then and still be young enough to rehome as a young dog!" 🤨

Have you ever wondered why the minimum age for hip and elbow clearances is 24 months?
OFA hip and elbow clearances look at the conformation of the joints to evaluate if there are any deformities or evidence of disease. While preliminary results are generally reliable, the accuracy of the final grade and the ability to diagnose hip dysplasia increases at 24 months of age. Degenerative arthritic changes secondary to hip or elbow dysplasia can take time to appear on radiographs, especially mild cases. The 24 month mark has been shown to be reliable for diagnosis because it ensures growth is complete and allows for degenerative changes to be seen. This age is also still young enough to allow breeders and owners to make informed decisions for the dog's future.

07/03/2024

FYI: any breeder missing this credential on their breeding dogs is NOT a reputable, responsible standard schnauzer breeder. If done at the appropriate age, this is a one-time test, and the results will be public on the OFA website (or with an official OFA report, if done early). This evaluation cannot be done by your everyday, general-medicine vet, which just serves as more proof that true reputable, responsible breeders are putting in the extra effort to breed only the best and healthiest representatives of the breed.

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Did you know? Dogs must be 24 months or older for OFA Hip and Elbow certification, and 12 months or older for Cardiac, Patellas, and Thyroid certification. There is no age minimum for eye certification, nor for DNA, since DNA does not change as the dog ages.

The OFA also does Preliminary evaluations on hips and elbows before 24 months of age. However, they will need to be re-evaluated again for a final certification once the dog reaches 24 months.

For more information, visit https://ofa.org/

01/01/2024

Appropriate for tonight.

Here are tips for helping a dog that’s scared of fireworks that you can use the day of and leading up to the event.

16/12/2023

Whose SS loves the snow?

Do snow, ice, and salt hurt a dog's paws? Yes. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect your dog’s paws this winter.