FAQ & Our Program

Pet Only – NO Papers
$1,500
This option is for families simply looking for a loving companion and not interested in registration papers. It applies to both traditional and non-traditional colors. A spay or neuter agreement will be part of your contract.

Pet Only – WITH Papers
$1,800
Also applies to both traditional and non-traditional colors. This includes limited AKC registration, meaning breeding rights are not granted. You may still participate in AKC events such as obedience, rally, and agility. A spay/neuter contract will be signed, and registration papers will go home with your puppy.

Merles & Dark Reds
Starting at $2,000+
Pricing varies depending on Merle pattern (length/patchwork) or Red color intensity. These colors and coat patterns are less common.
All Merles are sold as pet only and require a spay/neuter contract.

Breeding Rights
Available only to approved homes.
Starting at $3,000.

Deposits & Holds

$300 deposit – required to hold the puppy of your choice

$500 deposit – required for puppies with breeding rights

All deposits are applied toward your puppy’s final purchase price.

Deposits are non-refundable but always transferable to another litter or puppy.
We do not hold puppies under any circumstances without a deposit.

Please understand we will NOT under any circumstances hold a puppy without a deposit.

Wait-list Option

If you’d like to join our program before puppies are available, we offer a deposit waitlist for $300 (also applied to your final puppy price).

Your spot and expected litters will be clearly communicated.

Waitlist families receive first pick of all puppies before they are listed publicly.

Average wait time: 3–4 months.

(Waiting list / reservation contract)

$200 off for Military Families & Returning Families

(Discounts can't be combined)

Program FAQ

What Health Testing do our parents have?

At Crystal Rose Canines, the foundation of our breeding program is built on health & temperament testing. Every Miniature Schnauzer adult in our program is thoroughly tested to ensure they are healthy and give the best possible chance of producing strong, healthy well balanced puppies.

We go beyond basic testing — tracking the genetic makeup of each dog and monitoring recessive traits within our bloodlines. Many breeders, unfortunately, breed without a deep understanding of genetics or, worse, knowingly use unhealthy parents to make a profit. True health and temperament development within a bloodline takes years of careful selection, record-keeping, and data-driven decisions.

While genetic testing provides valuable insight into common health concerns, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. By combining comprehensive health history, data analysis, and a solid understanding of genetics with ongoing, open communication from our past puppy families, we’re able to continually strengthen and advance our breeding program.

What Veterinary Care Has My Puppy Had?

We’re proud to have an excellent, long-standing relationship with our veterinary clinic, which we’ve partnered with for over 25 years. Every puppy in our program receives consistent, professional care and attention from the start.

All of our puppies are up to date on vaccinations and deworming, appropriate for their age. Flea and tick prevention begins at their second vet appointment (around 10 weeks of age). Our adult dogs are also kept current on all flea, tick, and parasite prevention year-round.

All vaccinations are administered by a licensed veterinarian, ensuring your puppy receives the highest standard of care. You’ll receive copies of all veterinary records and receipts to take home when your puppy joins your family.

Do We Dock Tails?

Yes — tails are docked and dewclaws are removed between 3–5 days old. If you prefer your puppy to remain natural (with tail and dewclaws intact), this must be communicated at the time of placing your waitlist deposit so we can make appropriate arrangements before the litter’s procedures are completed.

We do not crop ears, as we believe this is a personal choice best left to each puppy parent. If you choose to have your puppy’s ears cropped, we can recommend a trusted veterinarian experienced in the procedure. Ear cropping typically costs around $800 and requires a minimum two-week recovery period.

What is Raising Puppies with Puppy Culture?

Raising puppies with Puppy Culture is about giving them the best possible start in life—helping them grow into confident, happy, and well-adjusted adult dogs. This approach, created by Jane Killion, focuses on early socialization, emotional development, and gentle, positive experiences that set the stage for a lifetime of learning and love.

Early Experiences Shape a Lifetime

From the moment puppies are born, every sight, sound, and touch matters. Puppy Culture introduces puppies to:

New sights like moving objects and different shapes

Everyday sounds in a safe and controlled way

Different textures and gentle handling to make grooming, vet visits, and human touch a positive experience

These experiences are carefully timed during a puppy’s early weeks, when their brains are most ready to explore and learn.

Building Confidence and Emotional Strength

Puppy Culture isn’t just about exposure—it’s about teaching puppies how to handle life with calm confidence. Through short, gentle challenges, like walking across a new surface or hearing a new sound, puppies learn that new experiences can be exciting rather than scary. This emotional foundation lasts a lifetime, helping dogs stay resilient in new situations.

Starting Before Birth

Even before puppies arrive, their emotional and behavioral development begins. A calm, affectionate environment for the mother can positively influence the puppies’ temperament. Once they are born, daily gentle handling, enrichment, and social contact continue this foundation, nurturing well-rounded little personalities from the very start.

A Lifelong Foundation

Puppies raised with Puppy Culture grow up ready to enjoy the world with confidence. They are more likely to:

Explore new situations with curiosity, not fear

Interact positively with people and other dogs

Adapt to changes in their environment calmly

Learn quickly and enjoy training

A Team Effort Between Breeder and Owner

Puppy Culture is a partnership. Breeders provide the enriched environment and foundational experiences, and new puppy parents continue the lessons at home. This teamwork ensures your puppy grows into the joyful, confident companion you’ve been dreaming of.

In short, Puppy Culture is about nurturing puppies with love, patience, and structure—giving them everything they need to become happy, confident dogs who thrive in the world and in your home.

Can We Visit the Puppy?

We completely understand that many families want to see where our puppies are raised and meet our parent dogs. We’re proud of the love and care that goes into our program! You can view photos and videos of our dogs and facilities anytime on our public Facebook page and on our website under the Care & Facilities section.

The safety of our family and our fur family is always our top priority. Because of the serious risks associated with Parvo and other contagious illnesses, we limit in-person visits to protect our puppies and mothers.

Visits are by appointment only and are available to families who have already placed a deposit once puppies have received their first set of vaccinations (around 6 weeks of age or older). We do our best to accommodate visits, but please understand that certain factors may impact availability, including:

Moms who are due to whelp

Newborn litters

Our family’s schedule

Before your visit, please take the following precautions:

Do not bring other pets with you to your appointment.

Avoid visiting pet stores, veterinarians, other breeders, rescues, shelters, groomers, or boarding/training facilities the same day as your visit.

Please remove your shoes outside before entering.

Nursery access is not permitted. This area is reserved for our mothers’ privacy and the safety of their newborns.

How Big Are Our Schnauzers?

We exclusively raise small to medium-sized Miniature Schnauzers, with most of our adults averaging 11–14 lbs. Some of our parent dogs carry smaller genetics, so we occasionally produce puppies that mature under 10 lbs.

For the safety and well-being of our puppies, we require all little ones to reach a minimum of 2 lbs before they leave for their new homes.

We do not breed “teacup” Schnauzers in our program. Extremely small sizes often come with health and structural concerns that don’t align with our values or lifestyle. Our goal is to produce a healthy, sturdy, family-friendly size that’s perfect for companionship and everyday life.

Our Program & Puppy Curriculum

Birth – 1 Week: The Neonatal Period
During this critical stage, our focus is entirely on ensuring both the mother and her puppies are thriving. We monitor each puppy’s weight and temperature 2–4 times daily and closely observe the mother’s overall health, stress levels, and milk production to make sure everyone is doing well.

Each mother has her own dedicated camera, allowing us to check in frequently without unnecessary disturbance during these delicate first days. If a puppy shows any signs of struggling to maintain body weight, we intervene right away — always choosing to help early rather than too late. These careful, round-the-clock checkups are also part of their Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) process.

Medical: Tails are docked and dewclaws are removed between 3 and 5 days of age. Because this is a stressful procedure for young puppies, we ensure they are kept comfortable, calm, and given plenty of time to rest and recover afterward.

Weeks 2–3: The Second Stage – Neonatal Period

Once we’re confident the puppies are thriving, we begin Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS). This includes gentle, brief daily exercises involving touch and motion to help the puppies build resilience and adaptability for life’s future challenges.

Medical: Deworming with Panacur.

Weeks 3–4: The Transitional Period

During this exciting stage, the puppies’ eyes and ears open, and they begin to toddle around their whelping bed. We carefully arrange their space into three sections — a sleeping area, play area, and potty area. This early structure helps them naturally begin using their designated potty spot (litter box training).

We also introduce safe, age-appropriate stimuli such as soft stuffed animals and gentle dangling toys to encourage curiosity and confidence. This week also marks their first grooming experience, which includes light sanitary trimming, partial baths, and nail clipping — all handled with calm reassurance to make grooming a positive experience.

Medical: Deworming with Strongid.

Weeks 5–6: New Adventures & Friends

As their curiosity blossoms, the puppies begin venturing beyond the whelping pen for new adventures. Weather permitting, they explore our puppy patio and play yard, where they start learning to potty outdoors. On rainy or cold days, we bring the adventures indoors for “house free-for-alls,” allowing them to safely explore new sights and sounds in the home.

During this stage, gentle older dogs from our program help guide the puppies through positive social interactions, teaching them valuable canine manners before they transition to their forever homes. Weekly mini grooms and half baths also continue to help them stay comfortable and familiar with routine grooming.

Medical: Deworming with Panacur and Toltrazuril.

Weeks 6–7: Positive Crate Conditioning

During this stage, the puppies are introduced to open crate conditioning, making the crate a fun and safe space rather than something to fear. We place a cozy blanket or bed and a few treats inside, keeping the door open except during cleaning. This helps the puppies see the crate as a place of comfort and curiosity, creating a positive association early on.

They also spend more time interacting with our children and their respectful, well-behaved friends — an important step in building confidence and social skills with people of all ages. This week also includes the puppies’ first official veterinary visit.

Medical: First round of vaccinations, full physical exam, fecal check, and deworming with Strongid.

Weeks 7–8: A Mother’s Love & Lessons

By this age, the mother naturally guides the weaning process, allowing the puppies to transition primarily to puppy food and fresh water. Even as they become more independent, the mother continues to teach them valuable social lessons through gentle play and correction.

Our older dogs also play an important mentoring role, helping the puppies learn respectful interaction and proper canine communication. The puppies are safely introduced to more sights, sounds, and smells around our small farm — all from a controlled distance to ensure positive, stress-free experiences.

This stage also includes their first full bath and full groom, helping them grow comfortable with clippers, blow dryers, and the grooming process.

Medical: Deworming with Panacur and Toltrazuril (if needed).

Week 8-9: Go Home Week!

This exciting week continues with proper socialization and potty training as the puppies eagerly await their new parents. A big question is what is included in the puppy go-home pack, so here is a list of items included to help our babies transition from our home to yours...

Included in the Puppy Folder

All medical and veterinary records -
A grooming report card -
Puppy Tendencies 101 (funny yet informative)
Signed copy of my health guarantee
Registration (if previously discussed)
Blanket that smells like mom and siblings
Little baggie of food
My favorite puppy shampoo
Puppy treats
Toys your puppy likes
Natural chew toys For those traveling long distances, we also include some potty and cleaning supplies just in case.