Thinking about adopting a Schnauzer puppy? Like most people, you’ve probably heard time and again that if you have kids, you should adopt a Schnauzer puppy (or, gasp! find a Schnauzer puppy for sale). The rationale is that an adult shelter dog is an unknown quantity, so buying or adopting a Schnauzer puppy is safer. Puppies eventually can be trained out of this behavior, of course, and there are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking, an adult Schnauzer (or any adult dog) is much less likely to shred your drapes like coleslaw or function as a “helpful” canine document shredder.So a three-month-old Schnauzer puppy needs to go outside every three hours, a four-month-old needs to go every four hours, and so on.  But if you’re planning on leaving your dog alone during your workday, you’ll definitely want to adopt a full-grown dog, ideally from a Schnauzer rescue that can help you find the right dog for your lifestyle. Let’s bust these myths about adopting a Schnauzer

Time to get real: when we ask people what reservations they have about Schnauzer adoption, we hear the same things over and over again.   You CAN find purebred Schnauzers for adoption in an animal shelter or rescue group. Schnauzers and Schnauzer puppies for adoption are NOT in any way inferior to or different from those for sale. If you want a puppy, you DON’T have to buy a Schnauzer puppy.  Schnauzer puppies ARE available for adoption. Here’s the truth: you absolutely can find a Schnauzer, even a Schnauzer puppy, for adoption in an animal shelter or rescue group.  Think about it: let’s say you buy a Schnauzer puppy for sale by a breeder. But what would happen to your wonderful Schnauzer if, tragically, something happened to you? The lucky person who adopts your Schnauzer would be getting a great dog!  Schnauzer rescue organizations often care for their adoptable dogs in foster homes, which means their foster families will be able to tell you if the Schnauzer you want to adopt is good with other animals or kids, and if he or she is housebroken and knows any basic commands.

As you can see, adopting from a rescue organization is likely the very safest way for people with children to add a new Schnauzer to their family! > "schnauzer" in dogs, puppies for rehoming in Ontario Get an alert with the newest ads for "schnauzer" in Ontario.Delta Shower Head OperationThere’s something so innocent and appealing about the name “Snorkie.” Cats For Sale Warner Robins GaIt sounds like some sort of childhood game where everyone yells “Snorkie!” when the flag (or some such object) is found. Appliance Repair AkronOr it could be the name of an invisible childhood friend who always got you into trouble. But a “real” Snorkie is actually a hybrid dog, a cross between the Yorkshire Terrier (playful) and the Miniature Schnauzer (mischievous).

If you’re thinking that Loki (as in the Norse God of Mischief) would make a good name for a Snorkie, you’re right! DOGSTER WARNING: If you are in the market for a Snorkie, please be forewarned that this is not an established breed, and the chances that you will encounter backyard breeders or puppy millers trying to capitalize on this fancy mutt’s popularity are pretty high. As with any breed, please DO YOUR HOMEWORK and resist the urge to impulse buy. If you see “buy it now” PayPal buttons on websites hawking these dogs, this is a huge red flag and we implore you to run screaming in the opposite direction. We are also huge fans of adoption here at Dogster, and urge you to look at local shelters and rescues for lovable pups that might just — gasp — be the offspring of a Schnauzer and a Yorkshire Terrier. It’s really not too far-fetched. But, anyway, onto the profile … Snorkies are sweet, fun-loving, friendly dogs, but they do sometimes require some downtime (for example, time away from the kids).

When a Snorkie gets overwhelmed, he can get snappy — don’t we all? Usually, though, this is a hybrid dog that loves to be around his people and is good with children, strangers, and other pets. Most Snorkies are very stable dogs and make good family companions. However, as with all hybrid dog breeds, it is impossible to tell for sure what your Snorkie’s temperament will be. Living with a Snorkie is like having a super energetic friend by your side. They love to go places, do things, and be seen. They also love to be the center of attention. Put a Snorkie in a pet fashion show and you’ve helped him reach his nirvana. Snorkies can be yappy, especially in an attempt to get attention. Giving your Snorkie attention when he demands it only exacerbates the problem. Luckily, Snorkies are easily trained, so this problem can be nipped in the bud. It’s easy for a Snorkie to become overweight. They are so food driven, it can be tough not to give into their extremely cute begging.

Don’t give your Snorkie any people food, and get them enough exercise. This food obsession can be useful, however, in training. The Snorkie tends to have the sturdy frame of the Schnauzer and the look of a Yorkie, though some may resemble the Schnauzer more. As with any hybrid dog, however, it’s impossible to know exactly what a Snorkie puppy will look like when grown. Common traits include largish, pricked ears; a medium sized snout; and fanned-out fur (or whiskers) on the face. Snorkies are around 5 to 15 pounds, tend to have a double coat, and have either the colors and markings of a Yorkie or a solid-colored coat. And now, let’s wrap this up with some Snorkie puppies:MAIN MESSAGE: As a mass producer of puppies, Kathy Bauck's breeding kennel (Pick Of The Litter, aka Puppies On Wheels and other aliases) has housed over 1,300 dogs and puppies and she has bred over 100 different dog breeds. This story is about animal cruelty and breaking laws — but it's also about money.

For many years, Kathy Bauck grossed over $500,000 per year from the sale of animals by cutting corners in the care of those animals. She is part of the multi-billion dollar dog and cat breeding industry that has profited from the mass production of puppies. Some cages within Pick Of The Litter kennel. Photo from CAPS undercover video. Dog breeder: Kathy Bauck Kathy Bauck is a dog breeder/broker located in Pine Lake Township near New York Mills, Minnesota. Bauck has operated her kennel, originally known as Pick Of The Litter or Puppys On Wheels, for over 25 years. (Business names have changed; see below.) Kathy Bauck's kennel is known as a puppy mill. Prior to her conviction for animal torture, Bauck was considered one of Minnesota's largest dog breeders and brokers, producing and selling thousands of puppies to consumers and pet stores throughout the United States. Her husband, Allan Bauck, daughter, Corinne Peters, and sister, Janet Jesuit, also participated in the business.

Pine Lake Township is a rural area in northern Minnesota. Multiple buildings housing dogs. Photo from CAPS undercover investigation. • Name of dog breeder: Kathy Jo Bauck, aka Kathy Cole, aka K.J. Cole (Kathy Jo Bauck's maiden name is Cole) • Name of breeding facility: Pick Of The Litter, Puppys On Wheels, Puppies On Wheels • Also did business as: Pine Lake Enterprises, Pine Lake Kennels, Pine Lake Kennels and Stables, KJ's Pets, KJ's Pups, New York Kennel Club • Location: Pine Lake Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota • USDA license: 41-B-0159; this license was terminated by the USDA for two years in June 2010 and was cancelled in August 2010. (Termination and cancellation are not the same as revocation — which is permanent.) • and www.potlpuppys.info (potl stands for Pick Of The Litter); other websites unknown but possible. • Breeds: Multiple and different purebreds and mixed. Scroll down to Breeds. • Recent sales to pet stores: Go to Pet Store Sales

• Recent conviction: Go to Trial and Sentencing Inventory counts (i.e., how many adult dogs and how many puppies are within the kennel) are recorded on USDA inspection reports. This count represents what is seen on that one day by the USDA inspector. The total number of puppies can vary considerably because a puppy shipment could have been made a day or week before an inspection, so lowering the total count. The total number of adult dogs may stay more constant; these are the animals that are kept in cages their entire life and bred repeatedly. When no longer of use, the adult dogs are killed, sold at auction or sold/donated to others. • no animal count data prior to 1995 • 688 (415 adult dogs, 273 puppies) - March 29, 1995 USDA inspection • 727 (440 adult dogs, 287 puppies) - February 22, 1996 USDA inspection • 964 (529 adult dogs, 435 puppies) - October 2, 1996 USDA inspection • 770 (502 adult dogs, 268 puppies) - February 18, 1997 USDA inspection

• 739 (502 adult dogs, 237 puppies) - April 24, 1997 USDA inspection • 912 (603 adult dogs, 309 puppies) - February 25, 1998 USDA inspection • 891 (589 adult dogs, 302 puppies) - February 23, 1999 USDA inspection • 1,082 (673 adult dogs, 409 puppies) - February 7, 2000 USDA inspection • no animal count data (transport only) - March 07, 2001 USDA inspection • 1,017 (744 adult dogs, 273 puppies) - January 16, 2002 USDA inspection • 1,151 (830 adult dogs, 321puppies) - January 8, 2003 USDA inspection • 1,351 (952 adult dogs, 389 puppies) - January 21, 2004 USDA inspection • no animal count data - January 25, 2005 USDA inspection • 1,326 (dogs/puppies not specified) - April 26, 2006 USDA inspection • no animal count data - August 23, 2007 USDA inspection • 1,202 (805 adult dogs, 397 puppies) - June 13, 2008 USDA inspection • 1,203 (742 adult dogs, 460 puppies) - July 15, 2008 USDA inspection • 1,016 (616 adult dogs, 400 puppies) - September 24, 2008 USDA inspection

• 1,323 (741 adult dogs, 582 puppies) - December 4, 2008 USDA inspection • 1,062 (636 adult dogs, 426 puppies) - March 4, 2009 USDA inspection Trial and sentencing held in 2009. • 629 (483 adult dogs, 146 puppies) - May 6, 2009 USDA inspection • 576 (376 adult dogs and 200 puppies) - August 21, 2009 USDA inspection • 450, approx. (300 adult dogs, 150 puppies) - Dec. 2009 Probation Inspection • 430 (258 adult dogs, 172 puppies) - March 31, 2010 USDA inspection USDA license cancelled in August 2010; no further USDA inspections. • 6 (Consent Decision revokes AWA license; Bauck is allowed to keep 6 dogs total, of which 3 can be breeding females) - September, 2011 Animal Sales and Gross Revenues The following information is "according to Kathy Bauck's own applications for Animal Welfare Act license renewals", as reported on the First Amended Complaint. On these renewal forms, Bauck stated she sold the following number of animals and grossed the following amount of money from the sale of those animals.

As this is Kathy Bauck's own records, it is impossible to confirm if information below is accurate or if number of animals sold and money earned was higher during this period. NOTE: "Respondents" are Kathy Jo Bauck and Allan Bauck. • "Between March 23, 2005 and March 23, 2006, respondents purchased 800 animals, sold 3000 animals and grossed at least $500,000.00 from the sale of those animals; • Between March 23, 2006 and March 23, 2007, respondents purchased 1000 animals, sold 3000 animals and grossed at least $650,000.00 from the sale of those animals; • Between March 23, 2007 and March 23, 2008, respondents purchased 1000 animals, sold 3800 animal and grossed at least $650,000.00 from the sale of those animals; • Between March 23, 2008 and March 23, 2009, respondents sold 1100 animals and grossed at least $100,050.00 from the sale of those animals; • Between March 23, 2009, and March 23, 2010, respondents purchased 25 animals, sold 1000 animals and grossed at least $250,000.00 from the sale of those animals."

Breeds Produced and Sold The following is a list of some breeds (over 100) produced by this dog breeder. These breeds were listed on Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, which records breed types shipped to pet stores. For a pdf of the list below, click here: Breeds Labrador x Poodle (Labradoodle) Oldie x American Bulldog Oldie x English Bulldog Shiba x American Bulldog Mastiff x American Bulldog English Bulldog x Beagle (Bullgle) French Bulldog x Boston Terrier Beagle x Shar pei Golden x German Shepherd Golden x Poodle (Goldendoodle) Shih tzu x Maltese Shih tzu x Pom Shih tzu x Havanese Shih tzu x Bichon Shih tzu x Yorkie Shih tzu x Poodle Shih tzu x Pekingese Pom x Poodle (Pomapoo) Yorkie x Poodle (Yorkapoo) Cocker x Poodle (Cockapoo) Pug x Beagle (Puggle) Pug x Jack Russell Jack Russell x Westie King Charles x Havanese King Charles x Poodle King Charles x Yorkie