Zephunde Miniature Schnauzers
Melbourne, VIC
Hi, I'm Jo A.
With over three decades of experience, this passionate Miniature Schnauzer breeder has dedicated their life to raising happy, healthy dogs that thrive both in body and temperament. As a long-time member of Dogs Victoria and the Eastern Suburbs Dog Obedience Club, their commitment to responsible breeding is clear in…
Meet our Parent Dogs
Vet Approved CriteriaMember since May 2025
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
Pups are bred and raised within the home to be exposed to as much noise and home environment as possible while in the crucial socialisation period.
Health
All dogs are health and eye tested every year and raised in a holistic environment.
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Home environment
All puppies are lovingly raised in the heart of the home, starting life in the bedroom and gradually moving into larger living spaces as they grow and explore. This early home-based environment helps puppies become confident and well-socialised family companions.
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Zephunde 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
Zephunde Miniature Schnauzers conducts 6 additional tests available for the Miniature Schnauzer.
Transportation options
Zephunde Miniature Schnauzers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
- VIC
- ACT
- NSW
- SA
- TAS
Getting your puppy home
Zephunde 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
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Jo A
zephunde
Member since May 2025
A little about us
I have been involved with Miniature Schnauzers since 1992 and owned and loved since 1997. I am registered with Dogs Victoria and a member of the Eastern Suburbs Dog Obedience Club All my dogs live within my home and pups are raised initially in my bedroom until they are able to walk then move to another area of…
Our special touch
Puppies are born and raised in my bedroom and live inside the home till they are big enough to have play time in a safe environment outdoors. An emphasis is put on exposing puppies to as many different lifestyle factors before 8 week ( vacumes; children, other pets, house hold noises (chaos) where possible
Credentials
State registration
RB213217
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3100003485
Prefix
Zephunde
Breeding since
2024
Clubs / associations
- Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc
- Schnauzer Club of Victoria Inc
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