Does anyone know anything about schnauzer paradise in west va? We are buying a puppy from them.

This(?):
www.schnauzerparadise.com

"You will find that our prices are much lower than many other kennels; this is because we do not deal with miniature schnauzers 'just for the money'."
Makes one wonder just how much they've spent on genetic health testing. Not all of those tests are cheap.

"We are NOT a 'Puppy Mill'! We thoroughly enjoy working with our miniature schnauzers, each one of them is like a dear family member. We enjoy letting others take part in owning low cost, yet top quality registered schnauzers "
I'd think that a good breeder would give more information than that as to why they are a good breeder. I see no mention of genetic health testing. They seem to rely on "champion lines". While these are great, they do not account for health.

"We have Several Varieties of Miniature Schnauzer pups to choose from.
We Give FULL Breeding Rights"
That's not good. Giving breeding rights to just anybody often ends up disastrously. Good breeders don't do this unless they know and trust the customer well.

"We give you 7 days to return the puppy to us,,"
Only seven days? A responsible breeder will take the puppy back any time.
Their guarantee is not very good or thorough, either.

I do not recommend buying from this breeder. Red flags all around.

My website is about breeders and responsible breeding:
cookiemiller.tripod.com
~Tiffany, breeder-in-training

Bear, Princess, Coco, & Sheba answered on 10/27/09. Helpful? / 1

I agree. The name itself, "Schnauzer Paradise" is a name I wouldnt even look twice at because it sounds sooooo puppy mill.

You should be able to ask for references and call people up to see how their dogs are doing now and how it was dealing with the breeders. I did not get a chance to look at the website before sending my reply but I want to take a look for myself. The points that have been made regarding pieces taken from the website and very valid points. I hope you shop around....when buying a purebread you really do need to make sure it's from a reputable breeder, if not you risk taking in a puppy with problems.

Ruby answered on 10/27/09. Helpful? / 1

I just tried to look up their website and found it is disabled!!! from what i read in the fist answer, it screams puppy mill!!!!! i wouldn't get a puppy from them. i would instead say to check local shelters see if you find one, if not find a reputable breeder. if you look on google.com for schnauzer rescue you pull up a lot of listings... maybe you can find one in your area.

Roscoe answered on 10/27/09. Helpful? / 1

I didn't even need to go to the site to see the opinions of other Dogsters here whose judgement I really respect.....don't buy from these people.

Never go to a doctor who advertises. And never trust someone who has to say they aren't a puppy mill.

And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, please consider adopting. Schnauzers are a popular breed and in most cities, there are rescues dedicated just to their breed.

Jack answered on 10/27/09. Helpful? / 2