Blythewood

I worked for her for weeks and she never paid me a cent. and she cropped puppies ears with no medication to anesthetize them.... ears were infected... dogs kept in crates all day and night.. Poop on the butt ends of dogs... She is not liked by many dog handlers and dog show people. When you breed dozens of dogs.. you are bound to get a couple that are very show worthy. The rest are sold as pets. She still owes me money.. I am a groomer and a dog handler and trainer.. never told her that. Just had to find out the truth, what went on behind closed doors.. What I saw made me sad.. and sick.

We were extensively interviewed when we came to meet Joan Huber and interviewed her in our search for a puppy. We met two puppies from two litters and an adult. Joan was clearly knowledgeable and asked us good questions and gave us time to interact with all the dogs we met. We agreed that we would get a puppy in October which was a better time frame for our life. We did get an excellent older pup from Joan in our time frame and he is totally well socialized, polite and sweet. We are very happy with our decision to work with Joan and at no time were our wishes overlooked.

I got a wonderful, temperate miniature schnauzer. I specifically requested his ears to remain intact. Joan had trouble with this and refused to meet my request. I pulled my offer and at the last minute she changed her mind, so much to my relief. She did spitefully leave me with the runt of the litter who got so sick as a wee one the day he got home. Despite all this I would still get my next schbauzer from Joan. She really helps get such amazing characteristics and dispositions into the pups and while maintaining champion showdog blood. She is tough, curt and quirky, but she does an excellent job. One star docked because she gave me the runt to be spiteful.

I purchased a dog from Joan at Blythewood Kennels two years ago. I was over joyed with the puppy I received, he was beautiful, happy and very well socialized. Joan is one of the top breeders of Champion Miniature Schnauzers in the USA and is still showing and championing her dogs today! Don't confuse an important top quality breeder who is very busy for someone who is rude. She may not hold your hand as much as you like but she always returns your calls and will answer any questions you have.