Surefoot Giant Schnauzers

Maura H.

Breeder of Giant Schnauzers

  • Danville, IN
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies and older dogs

Bling

Ready now

4 years old · Female

Upcoming litters

Omen
Yuna

Planned Giant Schnauzer litter

Due May 2026

Ready July 2026
Omen
Brava

Expected Giant Schnauzer litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 19
Omen
Brava

Planned Giant Schnauzer litter

Due Dec. 2026

Ready Feb. 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.

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, 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.

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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training

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 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 almost 3 years

    Maura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Maura’s links

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

Parent dogs

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.

  • Terry M.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Maura, thank you so much for your knowledge and support of the GS breed. Working with you was great. I told you the personality and temperament I wanted in a pup. You chose Axl for me and he is more than i could have expected. He is a perfect fit for me and my Wirehaired Griffon. They are best friends. I have had 2 Giant Schnauzers over the last 25 years. I can tell Axl is going to be special. Part of this review was in September. Axl is now almost 7 months old! He weighs 70 lbs. He so smart! Sometimes he tries to out smart me. As you can see from the picture him and his sister Ivey work well in the field. He goes for true upland training this Saturday. Axl is great, he has added so much to our home! He has never met a stranger. Maura thank you again! Terry Miller

    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.

  • Jude C.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    I'm in New York but I felt like I was there. Maura shared lots of pictures as he was growing which I'm sure we will cherish forever. She provided lots of valuable advice and the Good Dog App made a lot of that possible. We keep in touch and she have been super . I can't express how happy we are with our boy.

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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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