Moonlight Kennels in Sparta MO...
 

Has anyone had any experience or know anything about this breeder? They breed Yorkies and Schnauzers in Sparta MO (near Springfield, MO). I'm looking for a reputable breeder in MO and any suggestions would be much appreciated...thanks!

No I have not heard of that breeder.

There is a Moonlight Yorkshire Terrier breeder that is a member of the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America and very well thought of but she started out in Michigan and is now in London, Ky.

I'm sure someone else will be able to help you. Good Luck.

Yes that is Connie Conn in London, Ky. beautiful dogs altho very very expensive.

Judging from the website....I'd contact them.

Yorkshire Terrier & Miniature Schnauzer Puppies - Yorkie Puppies

Two different Moonlight Kennels.

That link is not for Connie Conn's website. mardelin is right. In fact I think there are about three or so with the same name but the one you want is Connie Conn in London, if you can afford her and IF you can get her to sell you a dog.
http://www.moonlightyorkies.com/page1.htm
Here is her website

The OP specifically said Moonlight Kennels in Sparta MO and that is exactly where this person is located and she breeds schanuzers...looks to me like the link I posted is the breeder she had in mind.

It is and she wants to know if anyone has purchased from them or knows them.

Re: Moonlight Kennels
 

I bought a male and female from her. My little babies are both beautiful and healthy. Their son was born last July (his picture is my avatar). My experience with Wanda was very good. Hope this helps you.:)

I thought the following was interesting posted on her site. I would be interested in what other showbreeders think about this. I can't say that I have seen other AKC breeders doing this.

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The majority of our Yorkshire Terrier puppies and all Mini Schnauzer puppies are bred by Wanda.

Wanda Smith has over 25 years of experience in dog husbandry and has been breeding AKC registered Yorkie and Schnauzer puppies since 1981. Wanda is not able to keep up with the demand for Yorkies and Schnauzers by herself and does occasionally list puppies from other breeders. What does this mean for you? Many other sites list other breeder's puppies and try to disguise the fact that they know almost nothing about the dogs being listed on their sites. In many cases the person listing the puppy has never even seen it.

At Moonlight Kennels, NO YORKIE OR SCHNAUZER PUPPY WILL BE LISTED THAT HAS NOT BEEN PERSONALLY EXAMINED AND PRONOUNCED SATISFACTORY BY WANDA. That means that even if you choose a Yorkshire Terrier or Miniature Schnauzer puppy that Wanda did not personally breed, you still get the benefit of Wanda's extensive experience. Any dog that is listed at Moonlight Kennels is living at Wanda's home being cared for by Wanda and most importantly is covered by Wanda's personal guarantee.

i know this is a WAAAAY OLD post and i havent been on YT for a long while. i have very limited access to a computer, i think last time i posted was JUST after i had confirmed pheobes pregnancy ( which went amazingly perfect and she had two beautiful healthy pups. I kept them in the family- my mother has the lil girl and my aunt has the lil boy and they are both doing wonderful*** just a side note on that!! haha.)Pheobe is from moonlight kennels in sparta. I also agree, Wanda was very insightful and matched me up with a perfect pup. I absolutely LOVE pheobe. She did arrive with a mild case of kennel cough, which was diagnosed by a vet. but i honestly had my doubts and it MAY have been something else from the delivery to me, because it cleared up very quickly and neither of my other two dogs contracted it. I found this thread when i Googled moonlight kennels, out of curiousity and wanting to look at the website and admire the puppy pictures( hehehe).

well, i guess that is it. I just wanted to "bump" this in favor of Wanda and moonlight kennels.

I really wish i had more frequent access to a computer. I would love to be more involved with the discussions on this forum.

Since you are bumping to recommend Wanda I will respond with my experience. I also understand this is an old thread, but apparently Moonlight Kennels may still be in business.

I bought my Nicco from Wanda in 2007 when he was 12 weeks old. I was impressed with her website and the fact that she was a BBB member and thought she could be trusted. I chose my puppy from photos and several phone calls with Wanda. I asked all the right questions, or so I thought. She was honest in stating that the puppies DO NOT live in her home, but are kennel raised. In my excitement, I ignored this red flag. He has an amazing lineage and I WANTED him, though his parents ARE NOT show dogs, ie champions. Another red flag? She sold him to me on a full registration. I now know that NO REPUTABLE breeder will do this!

I asked her several times, including the day before she put him on the plane to us how much he weighed. She was always a bit vague and at the time told me that she had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was closing her kennels because she did not have the energy to breed and raise puppies. I was told he was "about" 2 1/2 pounds at 12 weeks, which was perfect as I was not wanting a "tiny." Well, I took him to the vet 3 days after she told me that and he actually weighed 3lbs 13 oz, which of course made me very unhappy. I called her immediately and she refunded $500 of the $1750 I paid for him. I really didn't think this was fair, but my family had already fallen in love with him and there was NO WAY I was returning him.

Nicco currently tips the scales at 10-12 pounds (he is not overweight, according to his vet) and has a very cottony coat that I have to keep short. In just one generation (breeding with her own dogs) this breeder managed to destroy years of good genes - Rothby's, Durrer etc.

Her website has been suspended by the host and Wanda is no longer a member of the BBB. She has 2 negative ratings, including one as recently as last year for a VERY sick dog that has a GENETIC disorder!

My recommendation? Buyer beware!

BTW, that is Nicco in my Avatar. Cute puppy, right??

Wrong Moonlight Wrong Kennel to go to...

Moonlight Kennels Business Review in Sparta, MO - Southwest Missouri BBB

Moonlight Kennels - Sparta, Missouri (MO) | Company Profile <<<$40,000 claimed from a small in home breeder really?

Yorkie puppies - MO <<<this site is know for pup mills to sell on & apparently this Moonlight Kennels works with a well know national broker-sickening!

Also the advertise "teacups" need I say more?

I've never seen that hotfrog site before, but I will say that when her site was up and running she had a lot of information about "teacups" and the fact that they don't exist - THAT red flag I would not have ignored! I wonder if she contributed to the site you reference.

from the link

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Moonlight Kennels


417 634 4155

sparta, MO Christian MO
Moonlight Kennels has Yorkies and Mini Schnauzer puppies for sale. We have information about Teacup Yorkie puppies and Miniature Schnauzers, and …
Miniature Schnauzers Teacup Yorkies"

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