How to Sell Giant Schnauzer Puppies

The giant schnauzer is a larger version of the standard schnauzer. It is not actually considered a giant breed. Schnauzers are intelligent, loving dogs. They have square, strong builds and are covered with fur that can be either solid black or individual hairs containing both black and white (salt-and-pepper). Giant schnauzers are highly energetic, so they require a lot of exercise. They also need regular grooming. The potential owner of a giant schnauzer should be prepared to take care of the dog's grooming and exercise, and provide structured training. Schnauzers tend to dominate, so they must be properly trained.

Things You'll Need

  • Veterinarian records for each puppy
  • Registration forms if needed
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Instructions

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      Research the laws in your state regarding the sale of puppies. If you think the puppies will be sold to someone in another state, research those laws as well. You will probably not be allowed to sell a giant schnauzer puppy that is less than eight weeks old. This is to be sure that the puppy is properly weaned. Do not sell a puppy that is obviously sick, or that you know is sick.

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      Register your giant schnauzer puppies with the organization that registered the parents. Puppies who are registered are more likely to sell.

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      Determine interview questions for potential buyers. Giant schnauzer puppies require a lot of commitment. It's important the buyer knows about grooming, training and exercising giant schnauzers.

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      Place ads in a variety of media. Newspapers and the Internet both offer great exposure for your puppy ads. If you are a registered breeder, you may consider advertising in dog related magazines. In your advertisement, state the litter date of birth, veterinarian visits, how many puppies you have of each gender, registration and whether the parents are on site.

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      Create a contract to have each buyer sign. Include a health guarantee, where you will replace the puppy or refund the purchase price if the puppy has a genetic fault found within a specified amount of time. Require the buyer to take the giant schnauzer pup to a registered veterinarian within 72 hours to protect both parties. Include a spay or neuter clause if you have not had the puppies altered yourself. Let the buyer know you will take the puppy back if, at any time, the buyer decides that he cannot keep it.

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      Interview potential buyers either over the phone or at your home or kennel. Tell them to consider bringing all household members and pets to meet the giant schnauzer puppy. You will be able to tell how everyone will get along and determine if a particular puppy will be a good fit. According to AskABreeder.com, one of the most important things to remember is to go with your gut when selecting a buyer. It's absolutely necessary to trust your intuition, so if it doesn't seem or feel right, then most likely it probably isn't.

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      Give the buyer a file containing the giant schnauzer's vet records. If the puppies are registered or will be registered by the new owners, include necessary paperwork. You may also want to include pictures of the puppy growing.