Photo from the breeder2 puppies from this litter
T-Wurf
Schnauzer von Halamasch · Lower Saxony
Current Standard Schnauzer puppies from verified breeders. You contact the breeders directly – free and with no middleman.
Estimate: a Standard Schnauzer puppy from a responsible breeder typically costs between €1,200 and €2,500.
The price depends on the pairing, health testing and the breeder's setup.
A Standard Schnauzer costs around ~€180 per month (€90 – €330, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€4,780 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (13 years) it comes to about ~€30,010.
Per month
~€180
In the first year
~€4,780
Across the dog's life
~€30,010
With surgery cover, running costs come to about ~€170 per month — in return, your share of a major operation drops from several thousand euros to around 20 percent.
Estimate at a mid-range setup (suburban, dry food, 1–2 hours of daily exercise), average German prices, as of July 2026.
A Schnauzer puppy from a reputable breeder typically costs between €1,200 and €2,500. The price depends on pedigree, health testing, and the breeder.
A Standard Schnauzer costs around ~€180 per month (€90 – €330, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€4,780 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (13 years) it comes to about ~€30,010.
Look for a reputable breeder with health testing of parent dogs, vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping. All breeders on HonestDog are verified and screened.
Look for breeders with health certificates, breed club membership, and positive reviews. HonestDog verifies all breeders for responsible and ethical breeding practices.
Schnauzer puppies should be at least 8-12 weeks old before being separated from their mother. Reputable breeders release puppies no earlier than 8 weeks of age.
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Schnauzers are alert dogs that are also motivated to hunt. They are self-sufficient and independent dogs that - with the right motivation - can be trained well. However, the intelligent dogs quickly notice inconsistencies in their training.
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Photo from the breeder2 puppies from this litter
Schnauzer von Halamasch · Lower Saxony
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