Marian Harding of Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers believes that reputable breeders are the best source for healthy dogs. In that spirit, Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers presents the following summation of ethical breeding practices and how Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers applies them to produce puppies of the highest well being.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers breeds with the intent of improving the breed, not for the goal of making a profit.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers chooses breeding adults based on health, disposition, and confirmation guided by the breed standard. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers matches them to make the next generation stronger.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers provides safe, sanitary, and appropriate facilities.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers provides individualized care to whelping mothers, monitoring them before, during, and after birth for abnormalities or complications.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers socializes puppies to loving touch and interaction at appropriate ages (Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers does not remove puppies from their mothers before 6 weeks, and does not adopt until 8 weeks.)

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers keeps detailed records of medical care, pedigree, and registry information according to the registering association’s guidelines.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers places puppies and dogs in forever homes appropriate for them.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers is responsible for each puppy for its lifetime and is willing to keep any puppy that is unable to find a proper home.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers never sells to brokers, pet stores, or back yard breeders.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers educates buyers about the risks in buying from these sources, and educates the public about why back yard breeding is not appropriate.

• Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers shows fairness, integrity, honesty, and respect in all aspects of personal and professional life. Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers knows that good communication is imperative for good customer service, veterinarian support & interaction, etc.

For more information about Marian Harding’s breeding services, please visit the Hardinhaus Miniature Schnauzers website at www.hardinhaus.com.