I'm AHGS K., the breeder behind Almost Heaven Giants located in Somerset, KY. Our breeding program focuses on maintaining the unique characteristics specific to the breed while striving to produce puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. We are proud of our dogs and their puppies, and it is always our goal to preserve and better the breed with each litter.
Q. & A. with AHGS
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from AHGS
AHGS has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“$3,000 for limited AKC registration. The $4,000 is for a show puppy. Initial deposit of $500 to get on wait list. Then a additional $500 once puppy is born. Remainder due at pickup of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
AHGS may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If AHGS offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to AHGS directly.
Almost Heaven Giants meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Raven, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Raven
Raven is a beautiful giant with a sweet disposition. She was imported from Mexico to complement our breeding program. We are very excited for this litter!
Greta, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Greta
Greta is a female Giant Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, AHGS decided to make her part of their program. AHGS has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Juju, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Juju
Juju is a female Giant Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, AHGS decided to make her part of their program. AHGS has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Romeo, dad
Giant Schnauzer
About Romeo
Romeo was ranked as the number 1 AKC Giant Schnauzer Dog in the country for all of 2022. He was the Select Giant Schnauzer dog for Westminster 2023. He is now retired from showing and is relaxing at home learning to live the pampered life. This boy not only has the looks but also the temperament we want for our future litters.
Karma, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Karma
Karma is a beautiful girl with a wonderful temperament. We can not be more proud of this girl and what she has accomplished. She is one of Rangers first pups he has produced.
Ranger, dad
Giant Schnauzer
About Ranger
Ranger is a male Giant Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, AHGS decided to make him part of their program. AHGS has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Almost Heaven Giants reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Giant Schnauzers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).