Hi again!
Just wanted to let you know i saw an adult male MS up for adoption in the 'adoption thread'. It would be great if you like him

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/443156/+700

They didn't state the reason for putting the dog for adoption, but he did mention he wants to let go of them quick. I know you may prefer to buy a new puppy from a pet store, but i thought i'd let you know about this 'soon to be homeless' MS first

I would have loved to bring him home myself, but I already have 2 dogs at home, and my MS is still a puppy... plus, i'm still a student, 2 MS will burn a huge hole in my purse

choongal~ agreed, adoption at first...

mtee~ from your previous post, u are looking for a ms puppy for free?? no budget for that? then are you sure u can cover your expenses for the puppy?? think twice, because having a dog is not cheap, having a healthy dog, cost you a bomb..... think about the medication fee, food, and grooming...

jason86,

I never mentioned about having a MS for free. Maybe U've mistaken me for another member here. I've been on a lookout at many pet shops and I have no problems with a budget for my new puppy when I bring 1 home. So far, the price range for a MS puppy is approx RM 1400 - 1800.

On the one being put up for adoption, yes, I do prefer to have a new pup to have a new start to everything but I will have a look nevertheless. Who knows if the MS is fated to be with me?

Cheers all!

Hey that's great! Hope there's instant chemistry between to two of you! Don't be too hard on urself if you decide nt to adopt him, atleast you gave him a try

Btw, i saw a male MS puppy, salt n pepper uncropped ears in Pets4u Puchong. Unfortunately, he's already sold, but i'm sure they will be bringing in a new MS puppy soon. Mayb you can check out the petshop and give them ur contact number so they'll call you when a new pup shows up. I usually do my doggy groceries there, the puppies look healthy and clean, plus the ppl there are really friendly and genuinely love animals. Also, i get alot of advice on caring for my MS coz they are MS owners too!

Good luck!

hehe...i will post up mayb around tomoro coz lately superb busy..busy moving house...will sure upload as soon as possible...thx...

hi, i'm going to buy a new MS from a pet shop, i wonder that will the size of the puppy influence the price charged by a pet shop? or the color of the MS?

i think normally the colour will influence the price...i heard tat black and silver is more expensive than salt and pepper...white colour even more expensive...

i oso heard the color will influence the price...how bout the size of the puppy? the smaller size the more expensive? coz i see a pet shop selling a black n silver MS at rm1800 and a salt n pepper MS at rm1600, i asked y the price different, the pet shop supervisor answer coz the salt n pepper MS in the shop has bigger size....

This post has been edited by devil86: Feb 5 2010, 02:41 PM

haha...sorry sorry, quiet blurry recently....by the way, what color of ms u looking for?? black & silver?

when you say size... u mean age?
A MS is a MS... it's size is already according to the breed standard. As long as the size of the MS is within the range as stated in the Kennel club, there shouldn't be any difference in price... But of course, this is Malaysia... n the ppl will find any reason just to jack up the price of the puppy... no offence.

Color will influence the price... standard colors black, salt n pep, black n silver have different price but shouldn't be too much of a difference. However, white MS if i'm nt mistaken are mostly imported from Taiwan, so, they are much more expensive.

the both MS are same age, but i think that the pet shop charge those MS for different price coz of their color, just the supervisor didnt notice...

Color does play a role in determining the price of the pups. I think it's because of all the work the breeder has to go through when he's planning to allow his dogs to mate. Wanting a certain color puppy would require a certain type of colored parent. For example, black n silver puppies can only be produced if both parents are black n silver.

Salt n pepper is the typical color for a MS... the most common. The up side of having a salt n pepper pup is it doesn't really matter if the color fades a little, as it's not too obvious and it's acceptable. I think some ppl would prefer salt n pepper, maybe because it looks more original to a schnauzer... after all, black n silver color probably comes from the min pincher gene. Also because you wouldn't have to worry if the solid black MS will have discoloration when he's older, can't really tell for sure while he's a puppy.

Anyway, it's all personal preference. To me, I don't care if my puppy fades to white or chocolate when she grows up (provided it's not due to health issues). All i care is i love her very much. As long as i don't breed them, i don't pollute the gene pool... so, i have no problem taking in the 'odd-ies'

In short... Just pick the puppy which u fell in love with. lol!

This post has been edited by choongal: Feb 5 2010, 08:38 PM

Thanks for advice.... Regarding supporting MS life, it would not be a problem because I am helping her to take care.

My friend just does not like the idea of buying expensive dog for pet because of some reason and I can't explain it... =_=''

Yeah... i understand that. My dad is like that too.... even when i bought my MS he can't seem to understand why i need to buy an expensive dog when plenty of them is on death row in the pound poor dogs...

Anyway, i don't think you'll be able to get a puppy here, coz the types of owners here,

1) breed, sell off the first litter, then spay during surgery
2) don't want to breed at all.
3) alien, dont agree with either option 1 or 2

Your best bet would be to ask a close friend who happens to have a pair of MS, maybe he/she may give you one when a litter is produced... though i don't really encourage ppl breeding their own dogs giving away puppies means taking away a good home for a homeless dog in the shelter.

You can also try to wait n c if there's any MS for adoption. In fact, a few days ago, someone put his male MS for adoption. I'm not sure if it's still available but you can check it out.

here's the link: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/443156/+700

Good luck!

Hi, my MS groomer have just recently gotten a MS pup today, and I believe it is home bred as the owners came to the shop to put the pup up for sale. Female salt & pepper, though I don't know how much is it (I already have a MS, no point asking ).
If interested in looking at it, pls buzz my groomer, Melissa @ Pets Garden.

may i know how much is a mini shnauzher

Tom latest photos at new house...

cutttteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

thx ^^

Hi guys i got just myself a MS, Ace
Im keeping it upstairs in my living room and am trying to train it to peepoo in my toilet. usually after food it will cry and run around its cage like it wants to come out. That signals pee/poo time thn ill bring it to my toilet and let it do its business. Im not letting it run freely around yet cos it hasnt taken its full vaccination but when i do, i wish it would always go to my toilet to peepoo. how can i train it to do tht before i let it run around freely? thanks
Also, i soak Ace's food so its softer for him but its makes his beard really wet, should i remove the water after the food is soft?
And the treats that i use are kinda hard, i only give it half now when i try to make it sit by its back down and spamming "SIT!". When it does sit i quickly give it. Is this the right way? Btw the treat looks too hard for my 7 weeks old pup. Or is it not?

This post has been edited by tzehan_dk: Feb 10 2010, 05:22 PM