I'm looking for a reputable mini schnuazer breeder in Lancaster County. Finding a reputable breeder in this area is very hard. I don't want to buy from someone that breeds mulitiple breeds of dogs. I want to buy from someone that raises them for the love of the breed. I have already looked into rescue groups, but most of those dogs are for homes without other pets and children.

Please don't suggest I go to the humane league. I have allergies and cannot have a dog that sheds. Besides, I am determined to have a schnauzer.

Please let me know if you know anyone. Thanks.



P.S. The breeder doesn't actually have to be in Lancaster. I'm willing to travel.

Well, I'm going to say it anyway - please please please get a dog from a shelter. Every dog you buy from a breeder just means one more that will get nuked at the shelter. And you're supporting breeders - does the world really need more dogs?
There are plenty of other breeds that don't shed, including mixed. If you're patient, one will eventually show up at a rescue...and if they're that ill-suited for kids and families, maybe that's signal that you should consider another kind of dog.

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That's odd because I just went to this website, among others, and found many dogs that are good with kids.

I would recommend you visit the American Miniature Schnauzer Club to look for a breeder referral. You should find someone through this site that is a member of the club, and breeds for the love and betterment of the breed. Breeders such as this usually have a lifetime guarantee for the dog, and do certified testing on the parents before breeding, and will be very picky about who they sell a puppy to. Most of them show their dogs and don't breed just to make a buck, and are willing to take the dog back for any reason no matter when if there is ever a time that you can't care for the dog any more.

http://amsc.us/



Good luck. Let us know if you find someone.

I seriously do not understand how someone, in good conscience, can either buy - or condone buying - a dog from a breeder when in possession of the knowledge that they are being euthanized by the millions just because there aren't enough homes.

try this place Horns:



http://www.jbarsminischnauzers.com/

Horns, you should look at the dogs in Melody's link. There's an adorable 4-year old male named Albert in Laurel, MD who is good with kids over 5, neutered, microchipped, and housetrained.