meet the mamas
DAMS 2025-2026
Whiskey on the Rocks
AKC Red Wheaten, Super/Mega Coat, Brown Eyes, Black Nose, 18lbs
Whiskey was my first red. She is a stunning, stout build, apricot color with intermediate intensity. Her original name was Asti (Spumante after the champagne) but was changed. Her coloring developed into a more Whiskey color as she aged. Whiskey is a spunky, boisterous, energetic tomboy who loves to get rough and tough with Cannoli and Berlin. I call them the three stooges. The beauty of raising puppies of various ages into a pack environment is they fall into line following the older ones lead and basically raise themselves. Whiskey is a bull in a china shop with little, to no concern, of her size. She matured as a big girl (18lbs) and is a complete sweetheart, however she is now the dk packs Alpha. Whiskey had large litters and is an amazing mother. She will be bred in the Spring of 2025 for summer babies.
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Whiskey's Embark DNA and Health Testing Report:
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http://embk.me/asti12?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark
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Bounty for Mazikeen
CKC Black & Silver (faded), Traditional Coat, Blue Eyes, Black Nose, 20lbs
Mazikeen was born here at dk Schnauzers out of Drama and Dietrich. This stout, large, 20lb miniature is a faded black and silver with parti markers and blue eyes (one partial). Her daddy faded, and so did she, so she now appears more silver. I wanted to add some larger traditional coat and miniature sizes into my program since several of my older, larger females have retired. Mazi fit the bill perfectly and is off two amazingly sweet parents. She reminds us of her mom, Drama, in so many ways; she is independent and smart, yet playful and fun. Such a gentle soul and is an amazing mother. Sometimes Mazi can get stubborn when it's time to come inside but only because she is too busy chasing anything that moves, and I'm positive this is Dietrich's genetic contribution. She was a great addition to our ever-growing pack. Mazikeen carries for everything and throws all colors/sizes. She will be bred again in late winter/early Spring of 2025.
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Mazikeen's Embark DNA and Health Testing Report:
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Pocket full of Posey
AKC Liver Parti, Hazel Eyes, Mega Coat, Brown Nose, 12lbs
Posey is an adorable non-fading Liver Parti, large toy/small miniature little lady with a ton of hair and incredibly sweet demeanor. When Posey is not playing chase with her pack friends, she is looking to be picked up and cuddled as if she was the only one. Posey is an attention junkie. She wants to be held, to snuggle right next to you at night in bed, and loves to give kisses. Although Posey demands attention, it is never through barking. She is the quietest of the entire pack (next to Mazikeen). So UN-schnauzerlike- LOL. Posey had her first litter in early 2023 and proved to be an excellent mother. She was recently bred to Zion for late January 2025 Pups. If you are interested in this litter, please reach out to be added to the wait list. This is her final litter. Posey will be retired after this to Louisiana to join Brees and Mama Cindy.
Posey's Embark DNA and Health Testing Report:
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http://embk.me/posey97?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark
Classic Whiskey Tonic
AKC Firely Liver, Hazel Eyes, Mega Coat, Brown Nose, 13lbs
Tonic was an awesome surprise out of the Whisky/Brees litter. She is a beautiful fiery liver with faint rust points. I didn't notice her markings at first, but my camera flash really highlighted them so Embark testing was needed to see what we had. I was ecstatic to discover she carried 7/10 red intensity so it was decided she was joining the dk pack. Tonic has been a bundle of bouncy energy since early on. She is never shy, speaks her mind, and she certainly never backs down from other pack members as they rough house and play. Tonic is stout bodied and has a gorgeous thick coat. She has a beautifully shaped head and perfect ears. Now that Tonic has matured some, she is more laid back but she has become besties with Mazikeen.
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Tonic and Zion welcomed their first litter on July 3rd. Zion is so little, he struggled to mate naturally so after almost a week of trying, we had her artificial inseminated which resulted in (2) STUNNING baby boys. A Solid black 9/10 (Denali) and a dark red 7/10 (Bryce)- both with double blue eyes! We will be repeating this pairing on Tonic's next heat.
Tonic's Embark DNA and Health Testing Report:
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Bombay Bleu Darcy
AKC Salt & Pepper, Mega Coat, Brown Eyes, Black Nose, 13lbs
Darcy is an outside line salt and pepper masked beauty. I used to have a program full of salt and pepper, but I got away from them over the years until I realized I had no more. Luckily I have a couple in my pack that are still capable of producing salt and pepper, but I needed some new blood and some new personality. This is when Darcy came into my life. She is quirky and timid when she first meets you, but she is ALL Schnauzer. She has a stout, square body, dark brown eyes, a luscious double thick "mega" coat, and lovely long eyelashes. Darcy loves pack life and plays hard. Her favorite game is monkey in the middle. Darcy has proven to be an amazing mother and produces beautiful babies,
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Darcy will be bred again in Spring for Summer 2025 babies. She produces all colors with thick coats.
Darcy's Embark DNA and Health Testing Report:
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By the Grace of Kate
AKC Fawn Sable, Mega Coat, Brown Eyes, Black Nose, 14lbs
Kate is my first Fawn Sable. I absolutely love the silver light coats with dark beards/masks. Kate is a stout, heavily mega coated stunner with long eyelashes and docile temperament. Kate loves to be loved. Kate hangs with my retirees because she is a princess and demands the royal treatment. My retirees are, by far, the most spoiled in my house. They have earned it. Kate can catch, or better yet~ Snatch~ food thrown in her vicinity like a master. She also loves to fight the water hose. She is not big on crazy monkey-in-the-middle outside pack games, but has been seen joining in from time to time. Kate prefers to lounge in the shade with Dolce and Fendi.
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Kate will be bred in the late Spring/Early Summer 2025. I am very excited to see what she brings to the table. Choosing the right mate will be the challenge.
Kate's Embark DNA and Health Testing Report:
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http://embk.me/kate211?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark
Fable of Uisce Beatha
AKC Black Mega Coat, Brown Eyes, Black Nose, 19lbs
Fable is a gorgeous, stout, black mega coated female out of Whiskey and Valor. We decided to use an outside line stud to bring in new blood and get some amazing future breeding color combinations. Fable has brought a lot to the table. Using a solid black as a base to add new color is always a good starting point and Fable carries for e/red as well as points and parti. I see a future Zion pairing with Fable to produce reds, black and red, as well as parti with roan patterns and blue eyes. Fable is an independent, carefree, lovely baby that is smart, obedient, and is an absolute dream. I have been working hard to get amazing dispositions and confirmation without sacrificing intelligence. I am excited for next years' babies.
Fable has a current litter of six with 2 available males if you are looking: (1) solid black and (1) black parti). She will be bred again in the fall of 2025.
Fable's Embark DNA and Health Testing Report:
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http://embk.me/fable97?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark
Salute
Salute to MacAllen
AKC Cream, Mega Coat, Brown Eyes, Black Nose, 15lbs
Sweet Treat in Bonaire
AKC Black Parti Roan, Mega Coat, Brown Eyes, Black Nose, charting 10lbs
Persuit of Trivia
AKC Rust, Mega Coat, Blue Eyes, Black Nose, Charting 14lbs