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Tillys_mom · 09-30-2007, 06:07 PM

These are puppies.

SugarMama · 10-11-2007, 07:08 AM

Well, these little schnauzers keep popping up...maybe it's meant to be. I found 2 more 3 yr old male mini schnauzers and we're going to meet them tomorrow evening. I'm only planning to take one of them but I know it's going to be a really tough decision. One is 8 1/2 lbs & isn't neutered. The other is 18 lbs & is neutered. They're both house trained, crate trained, like kids, like other dogs & cats, no bad habits...I'm so tempted to get both of them but I'm afraid I'll be overwhelmed. The larger one is $150 and the smaller one is $200. They are current on all of their shots & heartworm prevention (just got shots last month). The lady who has them is trying to find new homes for them for her parents who aren't able to care for them anymore. She has 3 dogs (& a 1 yr old baby) so doesn't feel she can keep these also. I'm so excited to go and meet them tomorrow. I wish we could go tonight but my oldest daughter has soccer practice until 7:30 and that's too late to drive an hour to meet them. I know I can wait until tomorrow, I just don't want to! lol I called my vet & they said it would be $90 to neuter the small one. I really wanted a dog between 10- 15 lbs so I guess both of these are close enough that it shouldn't make much of a difference. I'll let you know tomorrow what happens. Hopefully Sugar will like at least one of them and she'll get a new playmate.

Jody Renfroe · 10-11-2007, 07:13 AM

Schnauzers do not shed! I've had several during my life and they're wonderful, loving dogs! They will become very attached to you and love you lots. They shouldn't give you any trouble with your Yorkie baby! Good luck!

09-30-2007, 06:07 PM	#16
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	These are puppies. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

10-11-2007, 07:08 AM	#17
SugarMama YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 479	Well, these little schnauzers keep popping up...maybe it's meant to be. I found 2 more 3 yr old male mini schnauzers and we're going to meet them tomorrow evening. I'm only planning to take one of them but I know it's going to be a really tough decision. One is 8 1/2 lbs & isn't neutered. The other is 18 lbs & is neutered. They're both house trained, crate trained, like kids, like other dogs & cats, no bad habits...I'm so tempted to get both of them but I'm afraid I'll be overwhelmed. The larger one is $150 and the smaller one is $200. They are current on all of their shots & heartworm prevention (just got shots last month). The lady who has them is trying to find new homes for them for her parents who aren't able to care for them anymore. She has 3 dogs (& a 1 yr old baby) so doesn't feel she can keep these also. I'm so excited to go and meet them tomorrow. I wish we could go tonight but my oldest daughter has soccer practice until 7:30 and that's too late to drive an hour to meet them. I know I can wait until tomorrow, I just don't want to! lol I called my vet & they said it would be $90 to neuter the small one. I really wanted a dog between 10- 15 lbs so I guess both of these are close enough that it shouldn't make much of a difference. I'll let you know tomorrow what happens. Hopefully Sugar will like at least one of them and she'll get a new playmate. __________________ Have a great day! ~Mindy~

10-11-2007, 07:13 AM	#18
Jody Renfroe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	Schnauzers do not shed! I've had several during my life and they're wonderful, loving dogs! They will become very attached to you and love you lots. They shouldn't give you any trouble with your Yorkie baby! Good luck!