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

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 or show coats, American soft coats, and   
 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.  
 The nice soft coats are wonderful for a quick run of the brush every once and a while and done.  The wirey coat to me is the least maintenance.
 Want to help your dogs coat and skin, add some human grade kelp powder to their food!  

 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!!!!  On the other hand some of my parents have floppy puppies everytime that none ever
 stand and I love floppy eared pups as well.   

 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 litter mate at week 9 and one slowed growing and the other continued.  Visa Versa, it is hard to
 guarantee the dog will get 9-13lbs too from 8lb parents!  I use several methods, but in the end they are all guestimates.  You should not however
 be purchasing a teacup that ends up 14lbs if it is teacup range at 8 wks.  It could have been underfed to keep it small.      
 
 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.  We also don't support the marketing guru make big bucks of lots of dogs breeders
 either!  You don't if you care for your pups like you should!  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!  And, I can tell you with just a few, with puppies, like babies, they eat and
 poop. Just one litter at a time is WORK, WORK, WORK to keep the poop cleaned, when mom turns that task over to you!  Make sure your not 
 supporting the practice of making a little dog's life miserable and unloved, for someone to say their 20+ puppies are socialized by their 
 grandchildren. Think of the little mommie and dads out there as well.  Do they too get to have a quality life.  Sorry, that should be important!   

 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! 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 hear too much, not standard colors, not standard sizes,....  often to see these same traits
 being criticized pop up on the breeders website later.  I've often wondered, can a mean spiritied person have sweet dogs???  I wouldn't risk it!  I'm
 sweet but don't have alot of tolerance for this type of unethical breeder behavior.  There is so much wrong doing in the world today, find
 something else to do!  One of our wonderful young men or women died for freedom probably while you were reading this.  What type of person
 has time to criticize someone else because they don't like something about their dogs.  It won't be me doing it!  Again, "mean spirit, nice dogs???" 
 I'll pass on them!

 Male vs. Female - "Oh no I would never own a male, they spray and females don't"  This is not fact.  Females dogs may also mark.  Marking
 increases when you pet is not spayed or neutered.  If you neuter your male very young, he will have a lower potential to mark.  Females may mark
 where there is another dog that has urinated.  Also dogs may mark to compete with each other on dominance.  Tiny dogs have a higher tendency to
 mark than larger dogs according to some.  Now as far as agressiveness and attitude, look at the wolf pack.  Who is the dominant one?  Also look 
 at marriages, who usually runs the roost ;)  Same goes in the dog world.  To me it is better to have 2 neutered males, or a male and female, than
 trying to introduce another female into a female dominated home.  It can work, but may take work.  Females are also very loving but want their
 independence too.  A little male, wrap him around your heart and he wants your every whim and second.  Clients are shocked when they take home
 that little guy.  You'd be shocked how many times they want another male!!!  

 Testing - I don't think anyone can disagree we have been one of the first to start testing the toy size for PRA A.  We also started DNA testing most
 of our females as well due to parentage concerns that we encountered.  I have seen an increase of testing, which is a good thing.  However, it
 should be noted I'm definitely seeing an increase in pricing.  This can be misleading.  I do believe you should pay more for a puppy who has had
 parents or itself been tested.  On the other hand I am seeing dogs priced hundreds more and being listed as "free to you."  Not so sure this is quite
 being up front, it is more included in the price.  Anyone who has had puppies long enough and tells you 100% of my puppies have been problem
 free are just not honest.  However, you do pay for what you get, either up front or big time at the vets.

 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, but they could throw you a 16lber too going
 back into the gene pool.  If size as an exact science is your need, I highly recommend buying a 6 month old pup.  Anyone who tells you they can 
 accurately predict using the various methods, including what we use, just is wrong.  If not, ask them to put it in writing and guarantee it.  It is also
 no secret smaller dogs have more problems with bites, hypoglycemia, and luxating patella.  If you decide you want a tiny version of the breed, you
 should be aware that you could have to deal with those issues during the puppies life.  We also don't support, and breeders generally won't tell you
 this, those that breed tiny dogs and they have a life of c-sections.  That is really wrong.  It does happen from time to time, but I've heard of
 breeders who c-section a majority of their dogs to keep the pup sizes down.  You won't see that on the brag page!  There are a few decent 
 breeders that breed micro-teacups and guarantee them, but don't expect to get that type of guarantee for a discount price!  That is a premium
 and those breeders spend thousands to produce a few puppies because they love it! 


 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.  The two major Merle schnauzers lines are the DDKC Confetti Merle that
 started the breed with a Schnauzer and Miniature Austrailian Sheperd and the DDKC Merle Schnauzer which started with the Schnauzer and
 Pomeranian.  They are just amazing hybrids.  You would be amazed at the hate mail I got from some breeders "protecting the breed" regarding
 merles, who now carry merles in their lines!  Mabye someday all Kennel Clubs will accept the Merle registration as a new breed, like the mini
 schnauzer that whose standard was set in 1907.  A good breeder will tell you what breed has introducted the gene into their Merle pool.  The AKC
 does not recognize any MERLE SCHNAUZER as a purebred schnauzer.  My Sadie was a 1st generation hybrid that produced by one the most
 beautiful Confetti to date in the US, Baby Blue, and Sadie falls into the same category.  Her puppies were amazing.  You can research 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. Dogs that are bred for specific traits and colors often have the genetic defects locked
 into the line. 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. 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!  Dog breed kits are not accurate either.  Keep in mind most are used to test mixed breeds.  So most of the tests are given to
 pet mixed breed owners who say "Wow look what in my dog"  I have heard of many purebred dogs getting off the wall reports of dogs they bred
 many generations!  So take the debate with a grain of salt and get what you want. We produced a merle sired teacup chocolate brindle schnauzer
 that is 2.1lbs grown!

 Colors - There are alot of talk on Schnauzer colors out there.  Such as whites came from Wheaton Terriers or Parti's came for other breeds, etc.  
 ANYTHING can be put on the internet FACT or FICTION.  It is a fact that in 1907 when the color standard was set that only 3 colors were
 allowed.  Other colors like white, ticking, brindle, etc. were disqualified.  Breeders used to destroy non-conformance puppies.  Do you really think
 even today that a show breeder would tell anyone they had a puppy that was a non-conformance color in their line???  NO!!!!  Without the modern
 DNA testing there just is no accurate data that can 100% prove these colors were eradicated.  As many US breeders worried less about AKC
 conformance and more about smaller size and any color, these rare genes surfaced, and if you trace many today back they can go back to the
 same few dogs that surfaced with the old colors.  If you only believe what you read on a breeder website, your in trouble.  Check reputable places
 like Wikepedia the online encyclopedia for validation.  When you also select a color, think about what will happen to your baby if something
 happens to you and we are not notified.  Did you know some color of dogs are much less likely to be adopted in shelters than others?     

 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.  Did you know that 
 America has some of the most over vaccinated dogs in the world?  What was the difference in the 1 or 3 year rabies shot?  Nothing, except you
 gave your pet the same shot 3 times over the course of 3 years.  Also it should be noted that in some rare cases the hair may fall out due to mild
 allergic reactions where the shot was given.  This may or may not grow back.    

 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!  A matter of fact, some of the very rich dogs foods out there can also cause puppies to
 keep loose stools.  We believe in the balanced approach, a good food, with some holistic treats, creates a financial and practical balance for
 families.  Now if your lucky enough that money and time is not an object for you, I applaud you personally bying the highest quality meat and
 preparing 100% holistic kibble.  One caveat, you should also do that for you and your human family too! ;)   
      
 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!  If you've been around shelters you've seen just about every flavor of first, just not registered at
 some point.  So I'll let the "first" to have this and that duke it out amongst themselves.  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 can't or won't even validate
 what people's motives are for selling dogs, especially large quantities of them, thats none of my business.  I'm not going to tell you what color your
 dog should be either and if you want to call light liver Champagne go for it!!! 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.  
 
          
   
                    Aspen, Can we say anymore?????                                                           Stunning Mrs B's Black pup, what a coat!


  Just over 3lbs Winston!  Liver/Pepper Parti from Addie!                                         Black & Silver Beauty