Schaible's Boxer Huddle

Michelle S.

Breeder of Boxers

  • Butler, PA · 180 miles away
  • Meetup available in York, PA
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Fawn Male

Ready May 4

7 weeks old · Male

Purple

Ready now

11 weeks old · Male

Light Blue

Ready now

11 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Michelle S., the breeder behind Schaible's Boxer Huddle located in Butler, PA. 🐾 Our Puppies All of our puppies are crate trained and have begun potty training before leaving our care. They receive plenty of socialization and love, helping them grow confident, happy, and ready to join their new families. We are dedicated to responsible breeding practices to ensure the health, temperament, and quality of every puppy. Each puppy has: • Tails docked & dew claws removed • Up-to-date de-worming • Microchip • 1st vaccinations • Health exam certificate • Genetic testing • AKC registration ⸻ 🌟 Show Puppy Opportunities For families near Butler, PA interested in a show-quality puppy, we will soon be accepting applications for placement (no fee for approved homes). We would love to discuss your interest and see if one of our puppies could be a perfect match for your show or performance goals. 🐾 Puppy Placement & Waitlist We carefully consider each puppy’s personality, structure, and potential to ensure they go to the home that suits them best. Our goal is happy puppies in happy homes, where they can thrive and grow. ⭐ Show Homes – First Priority Puppies with excellent structure and breed type are considered first for families interested in conformation shows. These homes help the puppy pursue a show career while preserving the breed’s quality. 🏅 Performance Homes – Second Priority Puppies with energy, drive, and focus may go to families who enjoy obedience, agility, rally, scent work, or other performance activities. ❤️ Companion Homes – Cherished Pets Puppies not chosen for show or performance will find loving homes as family companions. They will be fully adored and become a treasured part of the family. ⸻ ✨ Waitlist & Reservation Families are added to our waitlist after completing an application and a short conversation. Being on the waitlist secures priority for consideration, but not a specific puppy. Placements are guided by: • Puppy’s personality and development • Family goals and lifestyle • Program priorities and breeder discretion • Reservation timing We carefully match each puppy to the home where they’ll be happiest and most successful. ⸻ 🤝 Guardian & Co-Ownership For select puppies with show or performance potential, we offer guardian or co-ownership options. This lets families raise a puppy in their home while the breeder retains co-ownership for shows or performance activities. Benefits include: • Raising a top-quality puppy with guidance from the breeder • Supporting the puppy’s training and career • A loving home for the puppy while keeping opportunities open for shows or sports • Clear agreements to ensure everyone knows their role and responsibilities ⸻ 💛 Our Promise Every placement is made with care and thought. We want each puppy to grow up happy, healthy, and loved, and we provide ongoing support to help every family and puppy succeed.

Q. & A. with Michelle

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We learned about breeding from our trainer and other show peers. We have owned boxers for over 25 years.
  • What makes your program special?

    We proudly follow the Breeder’s Edge program and adhere to recommended health testing protocols appropriate for the breed. Our dogs receive carefully researched, high-quality nutrition tailored to each life stage to support optimal growth, development, and overall health. Puppies are raised in a structured home environment where early socialization begins from the start. We introduce basic puppy training, handling, and age-appropriate potty routines before they go to their new homes. Each puppy will:• Receive a complete veterinary health examination with certificate• Be current on age-appropriate vaccinations• Be microchipped• Follow a preventative deworming schedule Our goal is to produce and raise quality Boxers suitable for show, performance, and cherished companion homes, with a strong focus on health, temperament, and breed type.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include fawn, brindle, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Michelle

Michelle has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Michelle partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 10 weeks old.

“🐾 Puppy Placement & Waitlist We carefully consider each puppy’s personality, structure, and potential to ensure they go to the home that suits them best. Our goal is happy puppies in happy homes, where they can thrive and grow. ⭐ Show Homes – First Priority Puppies with excellent structure and breed type are considered first for families interested in conformation shows. These homes help the puppy pursue a show career while preserving the breed’s quality. 🏅 Performance Homes – Second Priority Puppies with energy, drive, and focus may go to families who enjoy obedience, agility, rally, scent work, or other performance activities. ❤️ Companion Homes – Cherished Pets Puppies not chosen for show or performance will find loving homes as family companions. They will be fully adored and become a treasured part of the family. ⸻ ✨ Waitlist & Reservation Families are added to our waitlist after completing an application and a short conversation. Being on the waitlist secures priority for consideration, but not a specific puppy. Placements are guided by: • Puppy’s personality and development • Family goals and lifestyle • Program priorities and breeder discretion • Reservation timing We carefully match each puppy to the home where they’ll be happiest and most successful. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $3,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The purchase price includes:• First round of puppy vaccinations• Puppy record book• Veterinary examination letter• Prepaid AKC registration• Preventative deworming• Microchip• Tails docked and dewclaws removed• Limited or Unlimited registration options Delivery and ear cropping are available for an additional fee. Health testing for both sire and dam has been completed and is available through OFA. Each puppy also receives a veterinary examination prior to placement. 💛 Deposit Policy A $500 deposit is required to reserve a puppy. • Deposits are refundable only if a puppy you reserve, becomes unavailable within one year or another litter. • Please contact us before placing a deposit so we can discuss your selection and ensure the puppy is the perfect match for your family. • Once a deposit is placed, the puppy is reserved, and is no longer available to other families, which is why deposits are generally non-refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.

Breeder's location

Meet in Butler, PA

180 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Pittsburgh Airport

178 miles away

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Meet in York, PA

75 miles away

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More about Michelle

  • Club memberships

    Michelle is a member of Butler PA Kennel Club, Allegheny Boxer Club, Minnesota Boxer Club , and Rockford/ Freeport AKC Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Royal Canin Crown Breeder, CHIC Certified, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Michelle’s links

Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Schaible's Boxer Huddle 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Schaible's Boxer Huddle 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 Boxers.

  • 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation

    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.

  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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