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| Many people believe that female dogs make better pets... female preference seems to be ingrained in these people. Most calls for pet dogs have people wanting a "sweet girl". They don't think females display alpha behaviors like marking and/or humping. They believe that they are more docile and attentive and do not participate in fighting over dominance. Well, this is not true and they don't call them bitch for nothing! In the dog pack makeup, females usually rule the roost, determine pecking order, and who compete to maintain or alter that order. The females are, as a result, more independent, stubborn and territorial than their male counterparts. The females are much more intent upon exercising their dominance by participating in alpha behaviors such as humping. There is a reason people utilize the technical dog term of "bitch" in a negative way and it refers directly to the behaviors exhibited by females of the dog world. Most fights will usually break out between two females. Males on the other hand, are usually more affectionate, exuberant, attentive and more demanding of attention. They are very attached to their people. They also tend to be more steadfast, reliable and less moody. They are more outgoing, more accepting of other pets and take to children quicker. Most boys are easily motivated by food (how true!) and praise and so eager to please that training is a breeze. However, males can be more easily distracted during training, as males like to play often. And no matter what age, he is more likely to act silly and more puppy like, always wanting to play games. Boys are fun loving until the day they die. Females tend to be more reserved or dignified as they age. Witness the human equivalent of the twinkling eyed grandpa still playing catch at age 70, while grandma quietly observes from the porch. Females are more expensive to have spayed than males are to neuter. If you do decide on a male they should be neutered by about four months old so they don't start marking their territory! *Written by a Canine Behavioral Expert |
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| "Miniature Schnauzer Sizes- What size is right for you?" First, let me say this - THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A TOY or TEACUP SCHNAUZER. If you have been looking around for a toy or teacup schnauzer, you have likely been told that they don't exist. That is because they are not "officially" recognized as their own breed. Toys & teacups are still registered as Miniature Schnauzers but when you meet them in person, you'll see that they are clearly NOT the same size as a mini. Size and color is where the difference stops. Personality and structure in a well-bred toy should be the same as a regular Mini schnauzer...they are all schnauzer, just in a smaller package. The toy & teacup sized Miniature Schnauzer is naturally occurring in the breed due to the fact that Miniature Schnauzers were originally created by breeding the Standard Schnauzer to the Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, Poodle and some terriers to bring down the size of the dog. These influences in the breed's history created a gene pool for the "rare" or recessive colors and the smaller sizes. There are many breeders in the United States who have been breeding toy & teacup sized Minis for over 30 years. All the standard colors are registrable as well as white, parti, and Liver (also referred to as chocolate), they just cannot be shown in conformation as they do not meet the breed standard for a Miniature Schnauzer. Until they garner their own official category, that is how it will have to stay. As with all things new, some are for a "toy" & "teacup" category and some are not. A toy is considered under 12" and/or 11 lbs by most breeders. The toys come in all the same colors and patterns as the regular size do. Toys should be bred to meet the breed standard with the exception of size and color. Teacup schnauzers are considered to be 6 lbs or less and should retain the same compact, stocky shape of their larger relatives. Toy or teacup schnauzers are a good choice for retired couples who want a canine companion that is easy to travel with, apartment dwellers, or those looking for a laptop version of a schnauzer. They have the same intelligent, enthusiastic approach to life and are very devoted to their people. They get along well with other pets and love to be included in family activities. BE WARNED: Smaller does not mean less energetic. Some toys run 5 km run and easily complete 4-5 hour hikes and after a short nap are ready to do it all over again. They are the ideal little dog for the person who would normally want a "big" dog due to being active and wanting a jogging/hiking partner! They can be a couch potato too but their small size does not eliminate them from participating in hiking/jogging activities. On your hike, they will go under or around the log that a bigger dog would jump over. If you come to a section that is very muddy, their smaller size makes it possible to pick them up and carry them over. Along with the regular schnauzer colors, Toys or teacups also come in a Parti Pattern and variations of Liver (chocolate) Before Purchasing a Toy or Teacup Schnauzer there are some things you should consider: They have the same long life expectancy of a regular schnauzer (10-15 years). The "rare" colors of the toy or teacup schnauzers make them a popular topic of conversation on walks and with friends and neighbours so be prepared to answer the questions about how they came about. You may never be able to finish your walk!!! Toy or teacup schnauzers are not fragile like a toy poodle or chihuahua as they have a much sturdier stocky build however, young children need to be supervised around the dog as a puppy to prevent it from being hurt. They are just as smart and enjoy doing tricks and obedience. There's nothing different but size. Keep them busy and thinking - they thrive on it! Like most toy breeds, you may need to have some puppy teeth pulled when you have your toy or teacup schnauzer spayed/neutered. Plan for the added expense. Your puppy will need to eat three meals a day until it is about 3-4 months old. Their little bodies are subject to hypoglycemia so please supervise meals and make sure they are eating. By the time they are about 4 months old, they usually lose interest in the mid-day meal and the tendency towards hypoglycemia disappears. With the variety of colors and their smaller size, you may find you will want a whole "pack" of these lovely little "mini" Mini Schnauzers!!! What we like best about toys & teacups... *eat less food - make less mess *when they sit on your lap there is room left over *they have the same vivacious, intelligent personality as a mini *there is less to comb and brush *one bag of treats goes a long way *fit in a carry on bag for the airplane *grandma and grandpa can lift them *kids can dress them up and carry them around |
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The following is a list of AKC color codes for registration papers:
AKC Color Codes:
Name Code
Black 007
Black & Silver 016
Salt & Pepper 167
White 199
Wheaton 224
Parti 038
Liver 123
Liver Pepper 498
Liver Tan 124
Important note for AKC registration of rare colors!
When registering your puppy with AKC it is necessary to include two photos along with your puppy’
s AKC registration paperwork. The photos must be a full front view as well as a side view of the
puppy. All variations of the Liver color (Liver, Liver Tan, Liver Pepper), all Parti colors as well as
White and Wheaton must include photos with the AKC paperwork. Address envelope to AKC and
mark it with: “ATTN: KARLA DEITHORN-SPECIAL SERVICES” in order for your paperwork to
be processed quickly.
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Ten Reasons I Started Breeding:
10. Thought the house was too orderly
9. Never did like having a full night of sleep
8. Wanted my vet to get a new BMW
7. Thought the furniture looked too nice
6. Love the sounds of puppies in the morning,
noon, afternoon, evening, midnight, pre-dawn, etc
5. Garden and backyard needed renovation, and
didn't want grass anyway
4. Neighbors didn't complain enough
3. Kids weren't enough of a challenge
2. If you can train one dog, why not ten?
1. Wanted to see if spouse really meant those
vows!
10. Thought the house was too orderly
9. Never did like having a full night of sleep
8. Wanted my vet to get a new BMW
7. Thought the furniture looked too nice
6. Love the sounds of puppies in the morning,
noon, afternoon, evening, midnight, pre-dawn, etc
5. Garden and backyard needed renovation, and
didn't want grass anyway
4. Neighbors didn't complain enough
3. Kids weren't enough of a challenge
2. If you can train one dog, why not ten?
1. Wanted to see if spouse really meant those
vows!
"The Truth About Puppy Mills"
Can you imagine forcing your pet dog to live his or her entire life in a small wire cage with no human companionship, toys, or comfort, and little hope
of ever becoming part of a family? That is what life is like for a puppy mill breeding dog. Help stop this cycle of cruelty that contributes to pet
overpopulation and the suffering of countless dogs. It's not how many dogs you have but the care or lack of care you give those dogs that makes a
puppy mill!
Puppy mills have been around for decades. They continue to thrive because they prey on unwitting consumers who are smitten by too-cute-for-words
puppies in pet store windows . Puppy mills house dogs in shockingly poor conditions. After their fertility wanes, breeding animals are often killed,
abandoned or sold cheaply to another mill to try and get "one more litter" out of the dog. The annual result of all this breeding is millions of puppies,
many with behavior and/or health problems.
A puppy mill is a large-scale commercial dog breeding operation where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. They usually have
many different breeds of dogs. Unlike responsible breeders, who place the utmost importance on producing the healthiest puppies possible, breeding
at puppy mills is performed without consideration of genetic quality. This results in generations of dogs with unchecked hereditary defects.
Most puppy mill puppies are sold to pet shops—usually through a broker, or middleman—and marketed as young as six weeks of age. The lineage
records of puppy mill dogs are often falsified. They are not inspected by the AKC or anyone else for that matter! Other puppy mill puppies are sold
directly to the public, including over the Internet, through newspaper ads, and at swap meets and flea markets
See Where Your Puppy Was Born and Bred
One sign that you are speaking to an unscrupulous breeder is that they will not let you see the facility in which your puppy was born. Always ask to
see the breeding premises and to meet both parents (or at least the mother) of the puppy you want to take home. You should also ask for an adoption
contract that explains — in terms you understand — the breeder's responsibilities, health guarantee and return policy.
The greatest victims are the breeding dogs. “It’s this life of utter misery. These dogs are treated like agricultural products. In a country where we
cherish dogs like members of the family, [it’s shocking] to know that in some places, they’re treated like ears of corn.” These dogs are kept devoid
of human contact, used only as breeding machines, forced to produce as many litters as possible before either dying or becoming barren. Sores crop
up on their paws, their teeth rot out, disease infiltrates their bodies and their spirits shatter. “They are just robbed of everything that makes a dog a
dog,”Most of these dogs are kept in rusty or broken wire cages similar to chicken coops, some not even big enough for the dog to move freely. The
animals are often left filthy and stacked upon each other, unprotected from the heat or frigid temperatures. Love and affection are unknown to puppy
mill dogs, who only receive substandard food and water at best.
Can you imagine forcing your pet dog to live his or her entire life in a small wire cage with no human companionship, toys, or comfort, and little hope
of ever becoming part of a family? That is what life is like for a puppy mill breeding dog. Help stop this cycle of cruelty that contributes to pet
overpopulation and the suffering of countless dogs. It's not how many dogs you have but the care or lack of care you give those dogs that makes a
puppy mill!
Puppy mills have been around for decades. They continue to thrive because they prey on unwitting consumers who are smitten by too-cute-for-words
puppies in pet store windows . Puppy mills house dogs in shockingly poor conditions. After their fertility wanes, breeding animals are often killed,
abandoned or sold cheaply to another mill to try and get "one more litter" out of the dog. The annual result of all this breeding is millions of puppies,
many with behavior and/or health problems.
A puppy mill is a large-scale commercial dog breeding operation where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. They usually have
many different breeds of dogs. Unlike responsible breeders, who place the utmost importance on producing the healthiest puppies possible, breeding
at puppy mills is performed without consideration of genetic quality. This results in generations of dogs with unchecked hereditary defects.
Most puppy mill puppies are sold to pet shops—usually through a broker, or middleman—and marketed as young as six weeks of age. The lineage
records of puppy mill dogs are often falsified. They are not inspected by the AKC or anyone else for that matter! Other puppy mill puppies are sold
directly to the public, including over the Internet, through newspaper ads, and at swap meets and flea markets
See Where Your Puppy Was Born and Bred
One sign that you are speaking to an unscrupulous breeder is that they will not let you see the facility in which your puppy was born. Always ask to
see the breeding premises and to meet both parents (or at least the mother) of the puppy you want to take home. You should also ask for an adoption
contract that explains — in terms you understand — the breeder's responsibilities, health guarantee and return policy.
The greatest victims are the breeding dogs. “It’s this life of utter misery. These dogs are treated like agricultural products. In a country where we
cherish dogs like members of the family, [it’s shocking] to know that in some places, they’re treated like ears of corn.” These dogs are kept devoid
of human contact, used only as breeding machines, forced to produce as many litters as possible before either dying or becoming barren. Sores crop
up on their paws, their teeth rot out, disease infiltrates their bodies and their spirits shatter. “They are just robbed of everything that makes a dog a
dog,”Most of these dogs are kept in rusty or broken wire cages similar to chicken coops, some not even big enough for the dog to move freely. The
animals are often left filthy and stacked upon each other, unprotected from the heat or frigid temperatures. Love and affection are unknown to puppy
mill dogs, who only receive substandard food and water at best.
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