What are dog greetings? Greetings between dogs allow people to assess their own ability to handle stress, but that is of course not their primary purpose. Dog greetings serve a lot of functions in social species, from reducing uncertainty, fear and arousal to gathering information. They can be used to signal status and to increase… Continue reading A Guide to Dog-to-Dog Greetings
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Scam alert: Parti mini schnauzers sellers in the Philippines
When someone sells you a parti, merle, or liver mini schnauzer, run in the opposite direction. Chances are, you’re dealing with a scammer. Just last year, I remember a scammer (supposedly based in Cebu, Philippines) trying to sell parti mini schnauzers online to unsuspecting pet lovers. He sold them at a ridiculously high amount but… Continue reading Scam alert: Parti mini schnauzers sellers in the Philippines
The mathematics of dog breeding in the Philippines
Is dog breeding a good business? An increasing number of enterprising Filipinos are wading into dog breeding, hoping to cash in on the growing demand for pets in the country. Unfortunately, many of these dog breeders do not understand two very important things: 1) dogs; and 2) business. Let me start off by stating something… Continue reading The mathematics of dog breeding in the Philippines
Our mini schnauzer is top-ranked in Thailand
We're proud to announce that we own the top-ranked mini schnauzers in the Philippines and Thailand! Our Falcon (Th. Ch. Virrey de Copertal) is currently the top-ranked miniature schnauzer in Thailand. He joins Charlie (Int./Ph Grand Ch. Elan's Bubbly Bulbasaur), the top-ranked miniature schnauzer in the Philippines. This is as of end-August 2019. Numbers and… Continue reading Our mini schnauzer is top-ranked in Thailand
Charlie is now top mini schnauzer :-)
Very proud of Charlie (Elan's Bubbly Bulbasuar) who is now the top-ranked mini schnauzer in the Philippines after winning 2nd Best Philippine Born in Show under Judge Terrier Specialists Simon Mills (Australia) at the Club Terriales Filipinas Inc.'s 9th All breed dogshow held yesterday, July 13,2019, at Marikina City. As of now, Charlie is the… Continue reading Charlie is now top mini schnauzer 🙂
Neutering and spaying in the Philippines
One of the questions I am most frequently asked by dog owners concerns the safety of neutering and spaying procedures in the Philippines. This is perfectly understandable. Neutering and spaying pets is not a deeply ingrained practice in the country, and it is only recently that more Filipino dog owners are recognizing the existence of… Continue reading Neutering and spaying in the Philippines
Living with a dog in the Philippines
A lot of expat friends and colleagues ask me about my overall experience in raising dogs in the Philippines. To this question, I reply that raising dogs is always fun and fulfilling, if you know how to adapt to your own surroundings. Growing up, we had a very large enclosed yard that made it easy… Continue reading Living with a dog in the Philippines
Health testing mini schnauzers in the Philippines
Health tests are a must for all dog breeders. If you’re about to buy a puppy, make sure that you get one from a breeder who has done health testing on his or her lines. Unfortunately, not too many breeders in the Philippines do this because DNA testing for dogs and other services are not… Continue reading Health testing mini schnauzers in the Philippines
White mini schnauzers in the Philippines (and why mine isn’t available for stud services)
White mini schnauzers are a topic that always stir up a lot of discussion among lovers of the breed. As an owner of white mini schnauzers, let me walk you through the issue, and how it plays out in the Philippines. The origins of the white mini schnauzer is hotly debated. You can research this… Continue reading White mini schnauzers in the Philippines (and why mine isn’t available for stud services)
Ear cropping and tail docking in the Philippines
No topic can elicit more debate among schnauzer owners than the issue of ear cropping and tail docking. In many countries (UK, EU, and Australia), tail docking and ear cropping are banned so dog owners there don't have to make any decision regarding their dogs. The Philippines is among a handful of countries (including the… Continue reading Ear cropping and tail docking in the Philippines
