I'm Roger G., the breeder behind Twin Isles Giant Schnsizers located in Silver Spring, MD. My Giants are loyal, smart, active, and stunning. I love my Giants and focus on doing my best to maintain a healthy bloodline first and foremost. All dogs are OFA certified and genetically tested. Additionally, my Giants must meet the AKC standards by having good temperaments and solid bone/ muscle.
Q. & A. with Roger
Why did you start breeding?
After obtaining my female giant schnauzer from abroad with the intent of participating in AKC owner handler competition, I realized from judges feedback my dog was an outstanding bitch. As a result, I decided I wanted to start my own building pedigree. I was also encouraged by my international mentor who is well respected all over the world.
What makes your program special?
My Program is very unique because it combines top Russian, Poland, and American bloodlines to ultimately obtain puppies with good coat, structure, movement, and temperature. Both sire and dame were extensively tested genetically and medically to minimize the risk of hereditary issues with their off spring. With these dogs you can go
Back 4 generations. I the US and overseas.
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.
Getting a puppy from Roger
Roger 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 $1,200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“$2500 for uncropped ears. $3200 for cropped ears. All tails are docked. AKC Registered microchip implant included. First round of vaccinations. Highly socialized puppies. Obtain medical health checks. All poppies are the same price, with the exception of those that are show quality. Prices of show puppies are subject to price negotiation and contract stipulations.”
Contract & health guarantee
Roger 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 Roger 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 Roger directly.
Twin Isles Giant Schnsizers 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
Belle, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Belle
Belle is a female Giant Schnauzer over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Roger decided to make her part of their program. Roger 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
Twin Isles Giant Schnsizers 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.
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.