Merindah Farm Miniature Schnauzers
Southern Downs, QLD
Hi, I'm Kerrie B.
We breed healthy, well socialised Miniature Schnauzer puppies with a strong emphasis on providing ongoing support for our puppy families. Our breeding dogs are DNA tested with 2 leading genetic testing organisations and we do not support inbreeding practices, to ensure our puppies have the optimal chance to live a…
Meet our Parent Dogs
Vet Approved CriteriaMember since Jun 2024
Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.
- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are socialised with all of our dogs of varying ages and sizes. Any time we have visitors, we ensure the puppies are handled in a way that builds their confidence in meeting new people. They are exposed to the outside world at an appropriate age and are used to farm animals walking past the house yard…
Health
All our breeding dogs are DNA tested for heritable Miniature Schnauzer diseases, both by Orivet (Aus) and Embark (US), and we don't support inbreeding practices. We breed and keep our females and source our males externally. We have developed an extensive 'family tree' database that allows us to research the…
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Home environment
We live on a beautiful farm in SE Qld and have made the choice to not use any chemicals in our yard or on our farm. We commit to a high level of training for our adult dogs so they can come out on day trips with us, to enjoy outings like any family dog should. We have a fully fenced and vermin (snake) proof house…
Included with our puppies
Our puppy pack is aimed at being of most practical use for our families. It contains a book called The Forever Dog, written by a holistic vet, our 19 page puppy information book, the puppy's health record and a scented toy. The puppy also goes with a high quality Blackdog Wear training collar and a tag engraved…
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Merindah Farm Miniature Schnauzers conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Miniature Schnauzer.
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Merindah Farm Miniature Schnauzers conducts 5 additional tests available for the Miniature Schnauzer.
Transportation options
Merindah Farm Miniature Schnauzers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
- All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)
Our payment process
Initial phone conversation Send link to Waiting List form Pay $500 deposit to go onto our waiting list Upon selection of a suitable puppy, go onto payment plan resulting in payment in full, 2 days prior to collection Collection from 9 weeks of age
Getting your puppy home
Merindah Farm Miniature Schnauzers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Kerrie B
Member since Jun 2024
A little about us
I have been around dogs, particularly working dogs all of my life, as a child I was fascinated by all the breeds around the world and as a young adult I had a passion to learn more about training assistance dogs. Breeding healthy and sound minded dogs and providing a high level of service and support to the…
Why we got involved in breeding
We have a passion for dogs and wanted to build a successful business around breeding healthy companion animals, with consideration and respect of caring for the whole of life of all our dogs. It is our decision to breed, it is our responsibility to ensure we can care for all our foundation dogs for their whole life…
Our special touch
We give people a very special and caring experience and we get to share one of the most exciting days of their life - the day they take their little puppy home. Our support includes extensive training programs that are designed to help families guide their little puppy to become an outstanding little citizen that…
Credentials
State registration
BIN0003156891267
Association
MDBA
Association number
15962
Prefix
Merinschnauz
Breeding since
2017
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