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
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Diotemaceous earth: a mini schnauzer owner’s best friend
Mini schnauzer owners who struggle with ticks and fleas will be glad to know that there is a safe and effective way to control these pests—diotemaceous earth (DE). I first tried DE several years ago when we had a sudden flea infestation that started from out of nowhere. All my dogs are treated with topical… Continue reading Diotemaceous earth: a mini schnauzer owner’s best friend
Improper mini schnauzer coat colors
Just last week, the Philippine Canine Club. Inc. (PCCI) issued a memorandum stating that dogs with improper coat colors can only be registered on a limited basis. The memo also states that dogs with proper coat colors with a lineage of an improper coat color may only be conditionally registered. This is a very welcome… Continue reading Improper mini schnauzer coat colors
Can dogs eat rice?
This post is from the American Kennel Club newsletter. I am reposting it as is because rice is a staple in the Filipino diet, and is easily accessible to all those who want to give their dogs something else beyond kibble. One of the most popular foods around the world is rice. But can dogs… Continue reading Can dogs eat rice?
Falcon is now a Thai champion
Today, another dog of ours, Falcon, became a champion of Thailand after winning at a dog show held in Nondha Buri, Thailand. To top it all, he topped Group 2, also called the Molossoid-Schnauzer Group, in one ring under Australian judge Joanne Sewell. Falcon, whose pedigree name is Virrey de Copertal, lives in Thailand with… Continue reading Falcon is now a Thai champion
Five things to ask a breeder before buying a puppy
Are you looking for a mini schnauzer in the Philippines? Looking for a breeder is one of the biggest responsibilities that a prospective dog owner embraces. Owning a dog is a long-term commitment, and you would want your dog to come from a breeder who would be there for the countless questions, worries, and concerns… Continue reading Five things to ask a breeder before buying a puppy
Miniature schnauzers in the Philippines
This post has long been asking to be written. Over the past five years, I have been hearing people asking for a definitive source of information on miniature schnauzers in the Philippines, and sad to say, there has been none. The breed club has long been moribund, and there are no indications that it will… Continue reading Miniature schnauzers in the Philippines
