LaRoc Onyx Riesinbach Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Carolyn R., the breeder behind LaRoc Onyx Riesinbach Kennels located in Altoona, FL. I am passionate about Giant Schnauzers and look forward to sharing the breed with others who love it just as much as I do! I offer top-quality puppies with a focus on temperament. I strive to breed versatile dogs that make excellent family pets AND have the ability to excel in personal protection and nose work. I would love to connect with you!
Q. & A. with Carolyn
Why did you start breeding?
LaRoc Onyx Riesinback Kennels is built upon a foundation of love, admiration, and respect for the breed. I wanted to do my part as a responsible breeder and produce healthy, well-rounded puppies that make excellent additions to any family. It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same joy that I've found in raising these wonderful dogs.What makes your program special?
My dogs are family members first and foremost. I am a passionate, responsible breeder who truly loves my dogs. I raise adorable, affectionate, and versatile puppies, and I strive to give them the best possible start for a life of companionship and love! I enjoy spoiling and pampering my dogs, and I hope that my puppies' new homes will cherish them just as much as I do!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Carolyn
Carolyn 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 $1,100 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pricing varies from Pet quality to show quality with ears cropped. Ear cropping requires addional 4 weeks stay. At time of comfirmed puppy we will require 1/2 down. Non -refundable. Full payment required for ear cropping.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carolyn 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 Carolyn 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 Carolyn directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carolyn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Altoona, FL
Other pick-up locations
More about Carolyn
Carolyn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Carolyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Carolyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
LaRoc Onyx Riesinbach Kennels 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
Maizey, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Maizey
Maizey is a female Giant Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carolyn decided to make her part of their program. Carolyn 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
LaRoc Onyx Riesinbach Kennels 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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, Giant Schnauzer Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Factor VII Deficiency, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
