Toy Schnauzer Club of America LLC

Code of Ethics 

  • Members are professional and courteous at all times. Not only do you represent the TOY SCHNAUZER CLUB OF AMERICA, but all dog lovers.

  • We establish a reputation of trust and honor among fellow club members and all interested parties.

  • The TOY SCHNAUZER CLUB OF AMERICA members work to the betterment of this breed and this club, and encourage others to do the same.

  • We are graceful and honest when representing our dogs, whether for sale, breeding, or in competitions.

  • Breeding Member’s dogs that meet the Toy Schnauzer Standard. (They may also breed Mini Schnauzers too and they make it clear when a puppy may be on the line between toy or mini size.)

  • We maintain the best possible health and quality of life for our dogs.

  • We intentionally breed puppies to be free of serious congenital and hereditary defects. Our male and female breeding dogs have DNA profiles and have been screened for known hereditary diseases.

  • We keep up to date on the health and genetic issues of the breed.

  • We work to control and/or eradicate inherited problems and conditions that are particular to the Toy Schnauzer.

  • We encourage and promote responsible breeding practices.

  • We spay or neuter animals not desirable for breeding - this can be done with an agreement that pet home buyers will spay or neuter before 1 year old.

  • We never sell to wholesalers, retail dealers, or their agents.

  • Our members regard this Code of Ethics as a minimum standard of ethical behavior. TOY SCHNAUZER CLUB OF AMERICA LLC members accept no less in those that they are doing business with.

  • We are kind when people are seeking knowledge and advice about Toy Schnauzers and point them to this website when they have questions about Toy Schnauzers.