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Surefoot Giant Schnauzers
- Danville, IN
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Planned Giant Schnauzer litter
Due Feb. 2026
Ready Apr. 2026
Planned Giant Schnauzer litter
Due Mar. 2026
Ready May 2026
Planned Giant Schnauzer litter
Due Nov. 2026
Ready Jan. 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Maura H., the breeder behind Surefoot Giant Schnauzers located in Danville, IN. Our dogs excel in the show ring and as beloved companions. We are very proud of their accomplishments and those of their puppies. Our program has produced excellent type, health, bone,structure, and intelligent, well tempered dogs for any performance venue as well as simply the loyal family dog.
Q. & A. with Maura
What makes your program special?
Our breeding program has produced Nationally ranked (top 10) dogs and multiple AKC and UKC champions as well as performance and Chic health tested offspring. I have bred the most titled conformation Giant Schnauzer in UKC History.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Male #1
Went homeMale
Female # 1
Went homeFemale
Male 2
Went homeMale
Male 1
Went homeMale
Male 3
Went homeMale
Male 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Male 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Maura
Maura 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 $1,500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes dewormings, age appropriate vaccine, microchip, 24 month health guarantee and limited AKC Registration on pets. No breeding rights on pets. High price range is for my show puppies. Ear crops are $850. Deposits are non refundable. They will roll over to the next litter if puppy can't be fufilled from chosen litter. A deferral may be available if situation with buyer warrants. Breeder discretion.”
Contract & health guarantee
Maura 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 Maura 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 Maura 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
- 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
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maura.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Danville, IN
486 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
473 miles away
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Meet in Cincinnati, OH
377 miles away
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More about Maura
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Maura has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Maura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Maura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Surefoot Giant Schnauzers 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
Maura H.
Program update on 01 Dec. •Green collar male . Bling x Omen
Maura H.
Program update on 26 Nov. •Storm. Bling x Omen litter
Maura H.
Program update on 12 Nov. •Storm 🌩 My keeper puppy. Getting so big already.
Maura H.
Litter update on 11 Oct. •My own keeper puppy, Storm 🌩 Pink collar.
Omen and Bling's litter
Maura H.
Litter update on 02 Oct. •Omen and Bling's litter
Maura H.
Program update on 08 Sept. •Maura H.
Litter update on 08 Sept. •Continued 8 week pics
Omen and Bling's litter
Maura H.
Litter update on 08 Sept. •…Week 8 updates! These will be the last individual pics of everyone! Pups are starting to head home this week! Blue and yellow got their first haircuts. Blue is the one on the grooming table. He was crashed out when I took the other pics . 😴
Omen and Bling's litter
Maura H.
Litter update on 02 Sept. •Week 7.
Omen and Bling's litter
Maura H.
Litter update on 26 Aug. •Omen and Bling's litter
Parent dogs
Brava, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Brava
Brava is a female Giant Schnauzer over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maura decided to make her part of their program. Maura 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.
Uploaded health tests
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), +2 more.Bling, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Bling
Bling is an excellent example of what a Giant Schnauzer should be. She has a medium coat. VERY bold, outgoing temperament. Affectionate, a tad more driven than most show line dogs. Her pups should have an excellent, sound mind and great work ethic. She is a wonderful medium sized girl.
Valor, dad
Giant Schnauzer
About Valor
Valor is a male Giant Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Maura decided to make him part of their program. Maura 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.
Tilly, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Tilly
Tilly is a female Giant Schnauzer about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maura decided to make her part of their program. Maura 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.
Great health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Surefoot Giant Schnauzers 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 (rDVM, not 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Maura to bring home their puppies.
L'Adair S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
This may be the best puppy experience ever. When I say that I have ther sweetest, most adorable puppy ever. He is exceptionally smart. At 9 weeks, he goes to the door to potty, he whimpers at the door to go out to use the restroom. He has learned the word "sit" and is learning the word "stay." He has learned not to go in the kitchen. He is just a great puppy. Allnof my kids want one now. I know that I will get another one for show purposes and learn the art of hand stripping from Maura. I am extremely happy. I really like that Maura knows her breed well and is easily reachable when you have questions. I highly recommend Surefoot Schanuzers.
