AboutUs

~How It All Started~
"Some animals come into our lives and quietly go.
Others leave pawprints on our hearts, and we are never the same again."
The Mini Schnauzer has held a special place in my heart since i was a young child. Growing up we had a Poodle named Taffy and a
Golden Retriever mix named Shilo although i loved them both neither won my heart as did two wonderful salt & pepper Mini
Schnauzers named Schultz and Sasha. I am a true believer that every child should have a dog. I have very fond memories of
growing up with Schultz and Sasha and not sure how i would have survived the journey through childhood without them. It is these
very memories and my love for the breed that made Ludwigs Mini Schnauzers what it is today!

~Our Goals & Values~
At Ludwigs Mini Schnauzers we continue to set ourselves apart not only by the superior quality of puppies we produce, but by our
commitment to excellence, perfection and knowledge. We strongly stand by the code of ethics set forth by the AMSC.

Our goal for every puppy produced is for health, temperament & conformation. We are deeply devoted to giving our puppies the
very best start possible. In return we expect only the best for them from their new families!
We take Responsible Dog Ownership very seriously! We believe every dog has the right to reach its full potential as a very well
mannered, well behaved family member and strongly recommend Obedience training for every puppy and stress every dog owner
know the importance of Training, Socialization & Exercise.

Not only do LMS pups get the very best of care throughout their first 8 weeks of life such as daily care, best in nutrition, mental
stimulation, socialization, and medical care. We are also very committed to only placing our puppies in the safest, responsible and
most loving "forever homes" possible.

~Health Screening~
We have carefully selected our breeding dogs from healthy champion bloodlines and strive to breed to the AMSC breed standard
and improve our lines with every breeding. Every dog owned or co-owned by LMS has been health tested and has their OFA & CERF
clearances, certifications and has qualified for their CHIC #.

You can see the proof of these tests on the web sites below and on Ludwigs Health Certifications page.
Each health test is registered with the web sites below
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)
Canine Eye Research Foundation (CERF)

NOTE: Guard against fraud!! Many breeders claim their dogs have all their health certifications hoping you will take their
word for it. I suggest before you place a deposit on a puppy that you check for proof of their certifications on the above websites
or ask to see a copy of their OFA and Eye CERF certifications!!

CLICK HERE to make sure you know what a real OFA certificate looks like.
CLICK HERE to see a real eye CERF certificate.

Many breeders also advertise that their dogs are AKC DNA TESTED please be aware the AKC DNA testing has nothing to do with
genetic health testing!! The AKC DNA test is only to confirm parentage of the dog.

~Responsible Breeding~
As a responsible breeder, all of our breeding dogs have had their required OFA screenings and eye CERF required by the AMSC and
the Canine Health Info Center to qualify for a CHIC number. You can see each dogs CHIC number and test result on our Ludwigs
Health Certifications page. Our puppies are health guaranteed and placed as family companions with spay/neuter contracts and
Li mited AKC R egistration. Our commitment is not only for the first 8 weeks but LMS provides a lifetime of education and support
to our new families. If for any reason you can no longer care for your LMS puppy/adult we require the dog come back to us or we
can assist you in finding the best home possible. We very rarely ever get a dog back due to our dedication in only placing our pups in
the best homes possible. Every LMS puppy is microchipped with LMS being an alternate contact this is not only to help with the
recovery of your pet if ever lost but also to ensure no pup produced by LMS will ever end up homeless, in a shelter, or rescue
organization.

Our breeding program produces dogs that not only make excellent family companions but also have the temperaments and
intelligence to successfully participate in programs such as The Delta Society, Therapy Dog International, 4-H Dog Program, AKC
Obedience, Rally & Agility events as well as the AKC Canine Good Citizens Program.
"Meet Our Shining Stars"

~The Proof Is In The Pudding~
Don't take our word for it! Please take a few moments read thru the pages and pages of families testimonials posted in out
Guest Book dating back to 2003 when we first built this website.

If you have a LMS puppy, you already know we love to keep in touch and updated on your LMS Schnauzer! We value the wonderful
friendships we have made with our "extended kennel family" We are always here for lifetime breeder support!! Please take a few
moments to post in our Guest Book to share all about your the experience with your LMS puppy and us as your breeder!

~Updates & News~

~Congrats~
Norman has also earned AKC Rally Advanced Title! His 2nd leg was an almost perfect score of 99!! His 3rd leg was a 2nd place with
just 1 point between us and the first place team!

"Treasure" earned her AKC STAR Puppy Certification!! Treasure is training for her obedience and rally titles look for her in the
2012 show ring.

"Norman" CH. Blackwitch Nite Eclipse CD RA RN BN TDI CGC
Congrats to Norman for earning his CD title, with a 1st and a 2nd place out of 19 dogs at the Monroe show and a 1st and 4th place
at the Puyallup show!!

Norman has earned his Rally Novice title!! He earned the first and second Rally legs at the Puyallup show his first leg he placed in
the top 4 and his second leg he took 1st place with a perfect score of 100!! Normans third rally leg was a 3rd place with a score of
97 at the April WSOTC Trial.

Norman has earned his Beginner Novice Obedience title!! He got his first 2 legs with scores of 195.5 and 197 at the Seattle show
and his 3rd leg at the April WSOTC trial with a score of 195.5

Norman has earned both his CGC and his Therapy Dog certifications!

~Therapy Dog Visits~
Norman is a wonderful therapy dog he is very calm and cool nothing ever phases this guy. He loves everyone he meets and will
snuggle on anyone's lap or bed for as long as they will have him. I was amazed on our very first visit that Norman instinctively knew
exactly what to do when we approached each person in their wheel chair. He would stand up on his 2 back legs and rest his front
paws and head in their lap for petting. He will happily stay in that position until i tell him its time to visit the next person. Norman
likes all kinds of people he visits with short term rehab, long term care, respite & hospice patients at a local health care facility.

Therapy Dog visits with Norman are so very rewarding. I went in thinking I would bless them,
but I was the one who left feeling blessed.

~Memberships~
Tacoma Kennel Club
ApHC -Appaloosa Horse Club
PHBA - Palomino Horse Breeders Of America
WSH- Washington State Horsemen
PSZ- Puget Sound Zone Horse Club

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