Merindah Farm Miniature Schnauzers
Southern Downs, QLD
Newborn litter
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…
4 puppies available
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since Jun 2024
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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…
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.
- Genetic Test
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heart disease causing an enlarged heart with stretched heart muscle. Affected dogs are high risk of developing life-threatening heart failure as the abnormal heart cannot beat as effectively. There is a genetic test in some breeds to show if a breeding dog is predisposed to DCM.
- Genetic Test
This is a genetic disease that affects a variety of breeds. It causes a blood clotting problem resulting in excessive bleeding. There is a DNA test available to ensure a breeding dog will not pass this condition on their puppies.
- Genetic Test
Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome (MDS) is a condition where a male animal, with normal male genitalia, also possesses a uterus and fallopian tubes. This is caused by an error in development of the reproductive tract in early embryonic development. The condition is often discovered by accident during abdominal surgery. There is a DNA test available to identify if a dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Myotonia Hereditaria/Congenita is a genetic disease that causes muscle problems resulting in a stiff gait and difficulty swallowing. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Spondylocostal Dysostosis (SD, or ‘Comma Defect’), is a genetic growth disorder causing spinal and rib malformations. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
Merindah Farm Miniature Schnauzers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Merindah Farm Miniature Schnauzers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
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 families…
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…
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State registration
BIN0003156891267
Association
MDBA
Association number
15962
Prefix
Merinschnauz
Breeding since
2017
A$4,500