I've been wanting to add to our family for awhile now and its finally time - we are getting a puppy. Mr B & I have been debating over what type of dog is best for us and we have landed on a Miniature Schnauzer (which I've wanted all along really). So whats so good about them?
We first off they don't drop (much) hair! Now this was one of my main criteria, I'm a bit of a clean freak and the thought of dog hair all over the furniture is enough to make me question whether I really want a dog, so minimum hair was #1 criteria!
Next it was about how well the breed deals with kids. Not that I have any of my own (yet) but we have such a big family and there are 13 nieces and nephews to think about!
Then it was about how well the breed will socialise with other dogs. We often look after other dogs for family (sometimes for extended periods) and we often travel to country Victoria to stay with Mr B's family who all have Caveliers and our new puppy would be coming along for the ride so needed to be able to deal with lots of other dogs.
The schnauzer seemed to fit the bill. Good with kids, doesn't drop alot of hair (but does need regular clipping which I am happy to trade for no hair!) and deals with other dogs. Decided!
So we contacted a couple of breeders and ended up choosing one in Ballarat - Dee Lee Schnauzers. Deb, the breeder, was great from the time we ordered a puppy to when we collected her. We received weekly photos and it was amazing to see how quickly our little girl was growing. Check out the first few week pics below.
We first off they don't drop (much) hair! Now this was one of my main criteria, I'm a bit of a clean freak and the thought of dog hair all over the furniture is enough to make me question whether I really want a dog, so minimum hair was #1 criteria!
Next it was about how well the breed deals with kids. Not that I have any of my own (yet) but we have such a big family and there are 13 nieces and nephews to think about!
Then it was about how well the breed will socialise with other dogs. We often look after other dogs for family (sometimes for extended periods) and we often travel to country Victoria to stay with Mr B's family who all have Caveliers and our new puppy would be coming along for the ride so needed to be able to deal with lots of other dogs.
The schnauzer seemed to fit the bill. Good with kids, doesn't drop alot of hair (but does need regular clipping which I am happy to trade for no hair!) and deals with other dogs. Decided!
So we contacted a couple of breeders and ended up choosing one in Ballarat - Dee Lee Schnauzers. Deb, the breeder, was great from the time we ordered a puppy to when we collected her. We received weekly photos and it was amazing to see how quickly our little girl was growing. Check out the first few week pics below.
Just born & eyes not even open yet! Ummm she kinda looks like a bat!
A couple of weeks old, eyes are open and the excitment is building
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