Purchasing A Miniature Schnauzer AKC Puppy A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 is accepted to hold the pup. Deposits will only be refunded if the pup were to die or have an undetected health problem. Balance for the puppy is due before the puppy can be shipped at 8 weeks of age. Methods of payments accepted are as follows: bank wire, cash, money order, Western Union, Moneygram, Puppy Escrow or Paypal.com (with an added 3% fee).