Frequently Asked Questions
1) Q• Do they shed?
A• This is somewhat if a trick question. All dogs (even pure poodles) shed. And all dogs will shed their puppy coat as they mature. But, in general Giant Schnauzers may shed, some will be more than others but in general much less than the average fur coated dog. Bordeaux's do shed but not as much as a double coated breed.
2) Q• How much is the deposit? How can it be paid? And is it refundable?
A• Our deposits are $500 and can be paid via PayPal, Facebook pay, or Walmart to Walmart. Our deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE after the puppy is over 2 weeks of age. Though it is non-refundable it can be transferred to a future litter.
3) Q• Can we come come pick out/play with the puppies?
A• We currently aren't allowing visitors to our home. This is for the safety of our pets, our family and our home. We do however offer Video Chatting via Facebook and plenty of pictures and videos of your pup! We also have multiple references and vet reference.
4) Q• When can my puppy come home?
A• Puppies need to be at least 8 weeks old before leaving. On some occasions we will hold a puppy longer than 8 weeks if we feel they need longer with momma.
5) Q• What's included?
A• Our puppies come with a one year genetic health guarantee, health certificate completed by our vet, shot/deworming records, sample baggie of food, and a sample baggie of Nuvet.
6) Q• Do they come with papers?
A• Most of our puppies are sold as PET ONLY with a spay/neuter contract and LIMITED AKC registration. We do occasionally sell Full AKC breeding rights to select homes at an additional cost.
7) Q• What will my puppies coat be like?
A• We do NOT guarantee coat texture. Though we may have a good idea at times there is no way to be totally sure at such a young age for our Giant Schnauzers. We typically have Pepper Salts and please NOTE Pepper Salts are born almost solid black and the "salt" coloring comes as they age. Some will be darker, some lighter. Bordeaux's will have short and soft coats as puppies and as they age will become a bit more coarse. They will range in variety of red-mahogany.
8) Q• Do they come trained?
A• Though we do work very hard to socialize and start puppies on basic training and house breaking --3 weeks old we introduce a litter pan, then at 6 weeks we move them to the puppy room and start working in the doggy door-- we do not guarantee training. A few reasons being they are babies that are still growing and will only be able to hold their bladder for so long and their attention the same. Also, the stress of leaving mom and siblings and out into a new environment can be very stressful and may take weeks to adjust.
9) Q• How do we house-train? Should we crate train?
A• House-training is all about schedule! First thing in the morning pick your puppy up and straight outside to potty. Come in, feed/water then right back out to potty. Anytime they wake up from a nap or stop playing and start sniffing around-you got it- straight outside to potty. 3 hours before bedtime pick-up food/water, then just before bed take puppy out one last time before lights out. If your puppy wakes up in the middle of the night, go straight outside, no fuss or excitement and let them potty then back to bed. If you are crating at night, the first week will be that hardest! You HAVE TO LET THEM CRY. I know, its sad and loud but, they WILL adjust. Once they are quiet for more than about 2 hours if they wake again take them outside (no fuss or excitement) then back in the crate until the morning. With this being said, keep in mind these are BABIES, so they may not be able to hold it all night for a few months, but if you stay consistent you will have a well trained pup.
10) Q• What should we buy to prepare?
A• Collar - first collar should be just a cheap adjustable nylon as puppies do grow quick and will get it dirty etc.
Leash- NEVER use a retractable leash. This can be very harmful to the dog and the people around along with teaching bad manners. They keep a constant pull on the collar which teaches your puppy the bad habit of pulling.
Harnesses- though not all harnesses are bad, sometimes they can be more harm than good. They can rub and cause matting or irritation on the skin, they can also be escaped much easier than a collar.
Crate- size wise for your puppy just ask what we recommend and we will do our best to pick the correct size
Bowls- food and water dish of your choice
Bed- Best to find a machine washable bed but don't be surprised if they choose nice cool tile or hardwoods to lay in rather than a bed
Food- we raise our puppies on Diamond puppy food
Treats- we recommend waiting to buy/use treats for at least a month to allow your puppy to get settled, sometimes introducing treats in while transitioning can cause upset tummy
Toys- toys are very important! Be sure to get multiple toys with many textures and puzzle toys if possible as this will help with teething and boredom.
Comb/brush- a metal tooth comb will be the very best option for a Giant Schnauzer. Bordeaux's would do great with a slicker brush.
Shampoo- regular baby shampoo does great
11) Q• What are they eating? How often? And what is NuVet?
A• We feed Diamond Naturals Large Brewd Puppy food (white and magenta bag) and it can be bought at Tractor Supply Company or Chewy.com. **NOTE** Please do NOT feed grain free food. Grain free food has been linked to causing heart, kidney, and liver issues often leading to premature death. Unless your dog is specifically allergic to grain please steer clear of it. If possible feed your puppy 3 times a day but if not at least once in the morning and again in the evening. NuVet is a powder supplement we also use for all of dogs and I must say it has made incredible differences. For more info on NuVet please ask me and I can give you our order code.
12) Q• How often do I need to groom our puppy?
A• Combing/brush your dog daily is best. Use a metal tooth comb to get all the way to the skin and comb outward. The more you comb/brush the longer you can keep the coat. Bathing should be done no more than every other week as so you don't dry out the puppies coat/skin. We begin to work on grooming with your puppy including nails, bath, blow dry and brushing and if continued your puppies first professional grooming should go quite smoothly. Grooming should be done (depending on coat type) every 4-6 weeks.
13) Q• Will this be a good guard/watch dog?
A• Though every dog is different, Giant Schnauzers and Bordeaux's are typically great watch/guard dogs. They are loyal, protective and can be territorial and will likely alert if something seems askew.
14) Are they good with kids. Giant Schnauzers and Bordeaux's are fantastic with children if socialized with them consistently from pup to adulthood. But keep in mind, due to their size just keep in mind they may knock smaller children over.
