Grosseschnauzer
TNPer
My search for a schnauzer puppy has reached a climax.
Since the middle of July I've been on a two-track search to find a schnauzer to take the place of Edie. I had planned to adopt a puppy for her this year, anyhow, I just hadn't expected for her to pass on unexpectedly. and to have to move long distance on top of it.
A few weeks ago, I came across a breeder in southeast Iowa who was seeking to place one of her adult females who has had several litters. She was also expecting one of her other pairs to have a litter. When I had an lengthy appointment with my eye specialists two weeks ago, I went and looked at the adult, and met the parents-to-be along with the other 15 or 20 schnauzers on that farm.
I found the adult female was quite withdrawn, among other things, and I didn't think she would work out. But I said that I would check once the litter was born to see if something clicked. I was also given a lead to another litter already born not as far away. However, by the time I had a chance to make contact all those pups were committed. So back to litter one.
When I checked yesterday, only two females were left, including the female runt of the litter. I've always loved those from a litter; most of mine have been the female runt, so I sent off an e-mail. And.......I was in time. The breeder believes that this pup will be a true block and silver, which will be fine with me, but even if she isn't and ends up being a dark gray and silver (as my last three schnauzers have been,) that will be fine. At least I've gotten to meet and see the parents beforehand, and I've been able to show the breeder that the pup will do well by me. The litter is only in its second week, so she's be with the litter until after Thanksgiving.
I haven't selected a name just yet but unless I get some other inspired idea soon, it'll be either Kinderlieb the Third (yes, two of my other schnauzers have been named "Kinderlieb" ("Children's Love" in English) with a calling name of "Liebelei" ("flirtatious") or "Schonheit"("Beautiful") with a probable calling name of "Shonie.")
Since the middle of July I've been on a two-track search to find a schnauzer to take the place of Edie. I had planned to adopt a puppy for her this year, anyhow, I just hadn't expected for her to pass on unexpectedly. and to have to move long distance on top of it.
A few weeks ago, I came across a breeder in southeast Iowa who was seeking to place one of her adult females who has had several litters. She was also expecting one of her other pairs to have a litter. When I had an lengthy appointment with my eye specialists two weeks ago, I went and looked at the adult, and met the parents-to-be along with the other 15 or 20 schnauzers on that farm.
I found the adult female was quite withdrawn, among other things, and I didn't think she would work out. But I said that I would check once the litter was born to see if something clicked. I was also given a lead to another litter already born not as far away. However, by the time I had a chance to make contact all those pups were committed. So back to litter one.
When I checked yesterday, only two females were left, including the female runt of the litter. I've always loved those from a litter; most of mine have been the female runt, so I sent off an e-mail. And.......I was in time. The breeder believes that this pup will be a true block and silver, which will be fine with me, but even if she isn't and ends up being a dark gray and silver (as my last three schnauzers have been,) that will be fine. At least I've gotten to meet and see the parents beforehand, and I've been able to show the breeder that the pup will do well by me. The litter is only in its second week, so she's be with the litter until after Thanksgiving.
I haven't selected a name just yet but unless I get some other inspired idea soon, it'll be either Kinderlieb the Third (yes, two of my other schnauzers have been named "Kinderlieb" ("Children's Love" in English) with a calling name of "Liebelei" ("flirtatious") or "Schonheit"("Beautiful") with a probable calling name of "Shonie.")