A MRS B's Past Teacup Pup - Sidney                                               A MRS B's Past Teacup Pup - Agustus Quinn                            

DNA Certified Dogs - You may ask why I go to the expense to DNA certify my dogs.  DNA certification is still relatively
 new to the AKC.  In the past, honesty was used for most parentage and for pedigree information.  Now with DNA tests
 and the requirement when a sire is used frequently that a breeder must DNA the male, things are getting more accurate. 
 However, the AKC DOES NOT REQUIRE that females be DNA tested.  If Pedigree is important to you insist on both parents having
 DNA certification.  In addition, just because both parents are DNA profiled it does not mean YOUR puppy is DNA profiled.  We proudly can state 
 Mrs B's have never been involved in an AKC initiated Parentage evaluation.  We feel strongly and proud about this because we have been on the 
 receiving end in 2 situations where pups we purchased, the DNA'd parents were WRONG!!!  We're proud to be a leader and maybe an indirect
 contributor to encourage female DNA certification!
 
 Eye Exams - Dogs are just like people, except they can't read the line 1, line 2, line 3 at the eye doctor.  Most breeders
 do not get their dogs in to see an eye specialist.  At Mrs B's we are having all our breeding dogs seen by one of San
 Antonio's best dog eye specialist.  This way we know that we have parents whose eyes meet our standard, CERF level
 or higher.  

 Pricing - I agree there are some dog breeders out there that would swear their dogs are the best and have outrageous pricing.  Some just may if
 you want to spend thousands.  Some people balk at my pricing and prefer to go for the cheaper dog.  Recently in our local paper dogs of $800 
 were uncovered being shipped all over diseased and unhealthy.  The $$ saved up front was spend on absorbent vet bills on the back end. 
 Many of those bills ended in the cremation cost for the little pet.  When you properly take care of your dogs, I can testify you are not
 going to get rich and most often not even break even raising puppies.  Especially for those who do it for love and the enjoyment of
 providing limited healthy pets, to be loved and treasured.  I can guarantee you, if you look, there's always cheaper schnauzers out there.  At least at
 initial purchase time!  If you pay show dog champion pricing, your dog should have a PRA, NCL, OFA, Dental Exam, Opthamologist Exam, and 
 DNA certification of self and both parents.     
 
 Coats - There are several types of schnauzer coats out there.  Wire haired or what I call German coats, American soft coats, thick coats,
 supercoats, and what I call polar bear coats.  I like them all and have had them all before.  I love the high maintenance supercoats.  The problem
 with them though, be prepared to brush out grass, etc. when they go out to potty.  I know some breeders that indoor train just for that reason.
 These coats as with any thick coated dog, do need brushed regulary.  I will have Mega Coat pups end of 2010 - 2011.  Buy a dog that makes sense
 for your family.  How much time do you have to spend on the coat is something to consider.  Nothing looks worse than a schnauzer with a 
 frazzled and un-manicured coat. If you buy a thick coated dog to shave it down, then why not get another of the coats that is easy to manage.

 Ears - Nobody can guarantee ears.  I've had some puppies in the same litter, one pup's ears stayed floppy, the others stood straight up.  I can do 
 a best guess based off of past puppies, but you need to consider what you prefer.  I only promote ear cropping at a young age, except in extreme 
 cases.  I can tell you  from experience, I've slept with the pups the day they came home from surgery and never even had to give them a puppy
 aspirin.  Some ears can start to stand on schnauzers 5 to 6 months old, in some cases one up and one down.  There is nothing more classy than a 
 schnauzer with show cropped ears.   Simply elegant!!!!   

 Size - The size of the litter does impact the weight of the newborn puppy.  I see many litters of 4-6 puppies "on target" to be teacups all the time. 
 Obviously all breeders know that if a dog has one puppy, it will be a whopper at birth, but it could still be a teacup.  Visa Versa, you could have a 
 large litter of 5 & 6 and on a chart they could seem to be teacups, however they will fill out much faster.  I hear all the time from people who have
 purchased that 14lb teacup over the internet....  Ask to see the parents and if they look too big to be true ask that the scale be pulled out in front of
 you!  To be fair this is unpredictable and unguaranteeable, but find a breeder who has consistently had smaller pups or larger, which ever is your
 preference.  I can tell you from my own experience though, the VERY SAME litter could have puppies, one turn out 4.5lb and another pup 9lb.  
 Don't dissapoint yourself, if you must have a teacup, I suggest you look for a grown pup or a pup that is 16 wks old.  I have teacups, but at least 
 2 of them I know was the same size as the littermate at week 9.  Visa Versa, it is hard to guarantee the dog will get 9-11lbs too!    
 
 AKC, What do you think it means?  Read what it means at www.akc.org    The AKC does its best to check kennels and ensure accurate
 parentage, but does it guarantee quality of your purchase?  Can it guarantee a breeder is ethical? I can tell you from personal experience one of my  
 prized pets, which our married daughter still has after 3 surgical procedures, was a teacup dog from a breeder whose line had 50 awards and
 champions.  I've never seen so many.  When we got the dog it had so many problems our vet told us he hoped we had not paid for it.  He turned
 out to be a wonderful pet, but one of our costliest dogs.  The cost to heal, as best we could, was high!  The breeder would not return a call or
 answer written communication from me.  The cost to sue and win, especially out of state is high.  Buyer beware!  
 
 Buying over the Internet:  I know buying over the internet is very stressful and these dogs are expensive.  Here are some things to help you
 when looking for that perfect pet:
 Do your homework and don't let a pretty website fool you.  Don't be afraid to ask!    
 -See if they DNA certify or will DNA guarantee their dogs (females too and ask if they have been in an AKC initiated inquiry!)  
 -Do they microchip and register them for you. 
 -Is this how they support themselves or supplement their income?
 -Do they have exactly the dog you want everytime you call???
 -Do they have a litter almost every month?
 -Do they have so many dogs, the name Mother Hubbard is most appropriate?
 -Do they have wonderful "out buildings" with the comforts for dogs - that means comfort away from the breeder
 -Does your web browser crash because there is page, after page of dogs?
 -Do they not allow you to see where the dogs are bred for the "dogs" health.  Hmmmmm....  

 If your looking for that small concerned breeder that is trying to produce that perfect pet, that's the balance we provide.  Everyone has their right
 to their opinion, Thank God for America, although special interest groups think they shouldn't, so I'm not criticizing the person when I say this.
 We don't support Mr & Mrs think I'll make a buck breeders.  You don't!  We also feel that there is a point of return when raising dogs, where
 shear numbers make it impossible to give that personal attention.  I also realize for every show dog winner, that breeder had how many puppies that
 didn't win???  Do your homework!  Puppies are as demanding as kids.  How many could you raise at once ;)  If you want socialized, freindly,
 healthy and just plain happy dogs, here we are.  We have limited quantity, but strive for quality.  They are kissed daily, held, and given the upmost 
 attention.  That will go with them for the rest of their lives!  

 Breeders - O.K. this is going to cause me hate mail!!!!  I've seen some breeders who claim to be improving the breed, only to see them selling
 "lots" of dogs for dirt cheap for the buyer to "start" a breeding business on a agricultural site!!!  Very depressing those poor dogs lived in a 
 kennel only to more than likely be sold to an even less caring puppy mill!  Enhancing the breed should not come at a cost to a little dogs happy
 life!!!!  I know there is a lot of validity why breeders have a bad reputation.  I've had my experiences too, so I know your concern is valid.  We are
 very selective when a breeder gets our dogs.  A matter a fact we prefer pet homes.  You may ask, well isn't it prestigious to get your name out
 there on the pedigrees?  Not really to us.  Our goal is the best pet possible.  We want to treat you the way we wanted to be treated when we had
 breeder issues! Although it is more profitable to sell to breeders, we have only 4 of our male dogs sold to small home based breeders, which are
 intrical part of the family's life.  We really want our puppies to be treated like their mom & dad was, in a nice warm home full of love!  We most
 certainly are not going to be trashing other breeders on the internet for calling a coat one color or the other, one style or the other, etc.  Those
 people are only upset because other people have tapped into the $$$$.  I can proudly say I've never surfed the net or puppy sites to lecture or
 criticize someone else's dogs, breeding style, or opinion.  I've often wondered, can a mean spiritied person have sweet dogs???  I wouldn't risk it!  

 T-cups - Some breeders note that they don't breed teacups because they are their vets worst nightmare.  Well most likely their dogs are their vets
 worst nightmare.  Our vets have told us "It's nice to see such nice puppies" and "you have some of the nicest schnauzer puppies around."  Over
 the past years like the pomeranian, the poodle, the yorkie, and other breeds, the schanuzer has selectively and purposely been bred down for those
 of us who love toy and teacup size dogs.  Our last teacup dog was raised with my kids and even around to see our eldest get married.  She is now
 gone, but we think of her often, our beloved  Miss Victoria.  A good breeder that has solid teacups and toys generally has excellent dogs.  We don't
 recommend teacups to those with small children.  For their safety and so you don't have a broken heart.  Children dropping puppies is a leading
 cause of puppy deaths!  You need to also remember, just because a sire or dam is a teacup, that does not guarantee their puppies won't be large!  I
 heard of one teacup that has 12lb pups! Same for larger dogs, they may consistently throw teacups.          

 Merles (or Merle parented Designer Schnauzers) - It is no secret that Merle dogs of most breeds (note I did not say species) were introduced
 via one or two breeds.  To get a breed, it requires alot of time and documentation, and finally acceptance into a club.  You can even register the dog
 as an AKC Parnter Dog now.  Now we certainly don't promote mixing of dogs for cute little names, but just like the rare colored schnauzers,
 Merles are here to stay.  We also feel people should be able to choose the dog they want, not what breeders want them to have.  So on a VERY
 LIMITED basis we will be offering few Merle hybrid schnauzers.  Most Merle schnauzers of the quality I like have been bred to the finest of
 Schnauzers with an Australian Sheperd for the larger toy/mini size and Pomeranian for the small toy/teacup.  I personally like the 1st or 2nd
 generation of the crosses.  They are just amazing hybrids.

 These dogs are not accidental breedings of two breeds, again not species, but the purposeful intent to bring the Merle gene into the lines.  A good
 breeder will tell you what breed has introducted the gene into their Merle pool.  THERE IS NO 100% PURE MERLE SCHNAUZER, EXCEPT FOR
 THE ONE OWNED BY BIG FOOT! ;)   My Sadie is a 1st generation hybrid that produced by one the most beautiful Merles to date in the US, Baby
 Blue, and Sadie falls into the same category.  Her puppies should be amazing.  She will breed with my AKC male.  

 My absolute favorite, the teacup Merles.  They will be bred using some amazing little teacup girls and an AKC show case Tri-Colored Merle male 
 Pom for the 1st generation crossing.  These are my favorite Merles as they have the proper body size to teacup and toy schnauzers.  You can read
 all over the internet that dogs with diverse genetics are some of the most healthiest dogs.  When nature is in control it tends to create things that
 can survive and have longevity.  It is when man gets involved we can change that. We have to tell you Merle's are one of the most beautiful, loving,
 and smartest dogs we have ever encountered.  If you are a Merle lover don't let the fact that another breed has brought in the gene, stop you from
 getting one.  My Merles will be bred to stay as close to the schnauzer porportions as possible.   And obviously, unless the breeder has DNA
 certificates for both the Dam and Sire, and a breed DNA test, can they really guarantee what your buying 100%?  In case you didn't 
 know..NO!    Pups with Merle sires will be DDKC, AHA, or ICA registered.

 Shot Knots - Occasionally a puppy will develop a shot knot from a vaccine or microchip.  This is not a defect and not uncommon.  The body is
 made to react to insertion of foreign objects.  If you've ever had a child maybe you remember that knot on the arm after a vaccine.  You would
 eever allow a physician to biopsy your child (or I hope not!) after a vacinne.  I do not support doing this to a small pup either.  I have never had a
 a pup whose knot didn't go down after a few months.  There is the exception, I had a little gal who got one from the vet's rabies shot.  It never
 totally went away.  She never got another on subsequent rabies though.  Don't ever put a puppy through a painful biopsy, unless the knot last for
 over 3 months only to be told it is benign.  You've wasted money and also tramautized your new puppy.  If you prefer not to risk a shot knot, 
 we will not sell un-microchipped or un-vaccinated pups, please work with a breeder that will allow you to bypass these crucial steps.
 Remember challenge your vet just like you would your doctor.  Good dialogue makes the best doctor/patient relationship.

 Diet and Treats - We Americans love our treats.  We have treated ourselves to literal death.  I recall taking our male schnauzer to training and  
 using the cookie method.  The diarreah we had for a week!!!  His little stomach could not handle all the change.  Schnauzers can have
 sensitive stomachs so it is important that you don't over treat.  One or two small treats a day are enough.  We break our tiny treats into small
 bites to last through the day.  Also break your NuVet supplement into tiny bites as a treat.  That tiny little gourmet steak doggy dinner you
 decide to give your dog as a treat could bring on a bout of pancreatitis.  Remember that dinner only looked good to you over their "boring" 
 kibble ;) Consistency is the best diet for your little dog!  
      
 What Else?
 Now when it comes to dogs there are a lot of things to cover.  Please feel free to ask me any questions.  If I don't know I'll be glad to
 research with you!  I personally don't like to put comments on behavior traits, because every dog, even in the same breed is different, but just ask
 we can help you find an answer or at least try!  I'm not going to tell you I'm "the first" because there's probably 10-20 of those out there already,
 makes me chuckle every time!  I'm not going to tell you other breeders are making stuff up for $$, because it is America and I don't own
 how people want to describe their dogs and it is none of my business.  I'm not going to tell you what color your dog should be.  This is your new 
 family member and it's your choice.  I will tell you how to care, love, and cherish one of our beloved pups!  That is my responsibility to them.  
 
          
 
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