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Hennessy
Hennessy is our 7-lb 1st generation naturally reared Snorkie dam and the devoted, intuitive mother of our program. She is the mother of our first 3 2nd generation Naturaly Reared liters. She is deeply connected to her humans and forms strong emotional bonds, always wanting to be near, held, or included in whatever we’re doing. Hennessy adores car rides, new places, and any adventure she can share with her family.
She has a protective, territorial nature — never aggressive towards people, but definitely the boss of the dogs! and a natureal alert dog when anyone arrives at the house. She is very attentive to her home and people. She is incredibly affectionate, expressive, and often melting you with her warm, soulful eyes.
Hennessy is also wonderfully independent and curious. She loves to explore our property, naturally seeking out mice and chipmunks with her keen little hunter’s instinct.
As a mother, Hennessy is truly exceptional. From birth through weaning, she is attentive, patient, and confident — the kind of dam who instinctively knows what her puppies need. She is excellent at correcting, teaching, and encouraging her pups in everything canine, providing them with the structure, guidance, and reassurance that help shape emotionally balanced, socially aware, confident young dogs.
Hennessy consistently passes down:
• strong human connection and loyalty
• loving, affectionate people-focused dispositions
• alertness and environmental awareness
• adventurous, confident personalities
• clear canine communication and excellent social skills
• exceptional maternal lineage traits
She exemplifies the heart, intelligence, and devotion that we value in Maple Ridge Snorkies, and her puppies reflect her outstanding temperament, intuition, and nurturing stability.
Rusty
Rusty is our 5-lb Snorkie Stud. He carries a beautifully balanced temperament — confident, affectionate, intelligent, and deeply bonded with his people. Rusty has the classic Snorkie sparkle: bright, expressive eyes, a playful nature, and a loyal disposition that makes him a joy to live with.
He is a 1st generation naturally reared snorkie and fully integrated into daily family life. His structure is compact and correct, with excellent coat quality, and a beautiful platnum/tan due to his color changing genetics.
One of Rusty’s most remarkable qualities is his natural attentiveness. He is especially tuned in to our elderly parents, staying close to them throughout the day and instinctively alerting us if anything seems out of the ordinary. His quiet intuition, gentle presence, and emotional awareness make him an exceptional companion and an example of the steady, people-connected temperament we aim to produce.
Rusty consistently passes down:
• exceptional intelligence
• soft, people-focused temperaments
• compact size with excellent proportion
• non-shedding coats
• family-friendly, confident personalities
His puppies are steady, social, gentle, and easy to train — ideal for families, therapy prospects, and homes that value emotional connection and clarity of mind.
Rustys offspring reflect the quality, care, and intentionality behind the goals we set for our pups.
Lilly
Meet Lily — the first 2nd Generation Natureally Reared beautiful daughter of Hennessy and Rusty, and one of our future Snorkie mamas! At just 7 pounds, Lily is the perfect mix of her parents’ best qualities. She has a sweet, loving connective nature paired with a fun and playful personality that makes her a joy to be around. Lily is a good example of a sweet pup that gets quickly stimulated and needs gentle but firm correction to teach her not to jump and nip when excited. Lily is very affectionate, intelligent, communicative, full of charm, a confident spirit and very personable. It has been a joy to watch her grow and we are excited for her to eventually share her wonderful traits with future Snorkie puppies.
Tully
Meet Talulah (“Tully”) — our beautiful Whoodle girl and future mama of our Northwoods Terriers! Tully is playful, energetic, and always ready for an outside adventure. While she can be a little shy at first, her sweet and loving personality quickly shines through. She is a snuggly girl who loves attention, cuddles, and spending time with her people and the other pups. Tully especially enjoys exploring the outdoors and discovering new sights and smells, as well chasing around the yard with the other dogs. With her gentle nature, affectionate personality, and fun-loving bouncy spirit, we are excited for her to pass along her wonderful traits to future Northwoods Terrier puppies.
What is a Snorkie?
A Snorkie is a small designer dog breed created by crossing a Miniature Schnauzer with a Yorkshire Terrier. Known for their playful personality, intelligence, and affectionate nature, Snorkies make excellent companion pets for families, singles, elderly, large spacious yards or apartment living.
Snorkies typically have a soft, fluffy coat, a compact build, and an energetic personality. They are loyal, social dogs that enjoy attention and regular playtime. Because they inherit traits from both parent breeds, each Snorkie can have a unique appearance and temperament.
Quick Facts About Snorkies
• Size: Small (usually 7–15 pounds)
(Maple Ridge Snorkies are typically 4-8lbs)
• Temperament: Friendly, energetic, affectionate, can be shy untill they get comfortable, some of the younger dogs are heel nippers when excited and require calm and quiet movents with gentle but firm correction when jumping and nipping. As well as a safe kennel place for the pup until the environment calms down. They are very qick learners.
• Lifespan: Around 12–15 years but have heard of families having their pups until 18+ years
• Coat: Soft, silky, or slightly wiry...All our pups so far have soft thick to soft silky fur.
• Good With Families: Yes, little children up to the elderly.
• Exercise Needs: Moderate, they love to go for walks, play outside, but are just as happy playing fetch or tug a war in the house. They are also easily potty trained with consistnecy.
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