miniature schnauzers

[*Nick*]

Bev, so you’re saying I’m asking for trouble…..I mean more trouble?

[kizkiznobite]

will be a challenge… ;D

[Anonymous]

If a breeder is surrounded with older dogs grandma and such like then you know with luck the lines are long lived, MS have things as you know that can’t be tested for in a young pup so if there are aged dogs around it’s a good pointer in the health of the stock
My Caz has had no problem with hers, hubby who was a big dog man wants another they go to work with him every day
She has salt and pepper he fancies a black one next
Val

[quote author=*Nick* link=topic=12672.msg245419#msg245419 date=1224117564]
Val, VWD is that Von Willebrands ?  I don’t see that listed on the MS Club website..they list Cushings, pancreatitis, juvenile cataracts and some others

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checked on the age of the dogs she has living with her

What does that mean Val?

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[*Nick*]

Ok that’s what I thought you meant but wasn’t sure. makes sense to me.  Was just kidding about a white one, really want black. Not going to dock tail either.

here’s the reason that J wants one (as explained to me)

First she wants a friend for Sadie. A dog that likes to go for long walks but also walks ‘with’ her. Sadie is very independent, it’s in the breeding but I’ve also reinforced it so a walk with Sadie is sort of like walking by yourself. This is perfect for me as i get the greatest joy in watching her hunt and work.  However J would like a dog that spends most of its time near her while Sadie is off hunting. Also, livng with sadie is like having a permanent seat at the emergency ward and i know it’s getting to her. Dog must be active, brave, cheeky, tough and not boring! Must get along with other dogs and cats and like a nice lap  :happy:
and bev, would their drives be complimentary under these conditions?

So does the MS fit these requirements?

I’m fine with getting one now as my Picardy foundation stock is 1 1/2 to 2 years away when the dogs I want will be bred, plus we’ll have moved to the country by then.

[Anonymous]

My Caz has three cats as well I think they fit in with most dogs and people BUT if Sadie is hunting think you may find the MS doing the same  :ok:
Val

[xtine]

I would love a black mini  :-*

[Anonymous]

[quote author=xtine link=topic=12672.msg244859#msg244859 date=1223833758]
I know some yappy ones too… they not a good as standards  😉  😀
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😀 😀 😀
I once went on a Schnauzer club walk and all the yappers were the minis. All the standards were all good boys and girls. 😀

[xtine]

was that the one in the new forest a couple of years ago?…. if so.. you are right.. there were some real yappers there  :yes:

[Anonymous]

[quote author=xtine link=topic=12672.msg245474#msg245474 date=1224173635]
I would love a black mini  :-*
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Here you go luvvy.  😉 ;D

[xtine]

oooh and one of them too  :yes:  :-*  :-*

[Anonymous]

[quote author=xtine link=topic=12672.msg245481#msg245481 date=1224175573]
was that the one in the new forest a couple of years ago?…. if so.. you are right.. there were some real yappers there  :yes:
[/quote]Yeah it was at the High Corner Inn! Heehee, were you there?

Saying that though, standards aren’t the quietest. I’ve never known a dog who ‘talks’ as much as Floyd.  :canadian:

[xtine]

yep High corner in.. we had a great time  ;D

[SuzAndTheDiva]

Nick what am I looking at on the ms grooming bit? they clip and you want the dog handstripped  :yes:

[*Nick*]

I don’t know what I’m looking at either  :confused:  I know nothing about grooming…so this isn’t the way to do it?  better to handstrip?

[xtine]

much better  :ok:  ALL minis round here are clipped and they look like sheep when they are due the next groom  :nono:

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