The Giant Hotline - South Central Giant Schnauzer Club

A Publication of the South Central Giant Schnauzer Club
The Giant Hotline
Volume X, Issue 1
September 2013
SCGSC’s 11th Annual
FALL ROUND-UP AND RAFFLE
The annual Fall Round-Up and Raffle is scheduled for October 19 at South Fork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Drive, Parker,
Texas. The day’s festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.
Each member was mailed a packet containing information about the Round-Up and the Raffle. If you did not receive
one, request one from Jane Chism. Also, if you need additional raffle tickets and are unable to attend the Round-Up,
request more from Jane. Those are due back to Jane by October 18. Of course, if you’re attending, you can buy
additional tickets there.
A meal of barbecue with all the trimmings will be served at 11:30 a.m. Your RSVP and lunch payment should be
sent to Jane by Monday, October 14. Lunch is $13 per person. Make your check or money order payable to
SCGSC and send to Jane. Her information follows:
Jane Chism ● 214/547-9250
1502 Summerside Drive ● Allen, TX 75002
A block of rooms is being held at The Southfork Hotel in Plano until October 4. Be sure to tell them you’re with the
South Central Giant Schnauzer Club. The hotel phone numbers are 972-578-8555 or 866-665-2580. If making reservations online, the code is GIANTSCHNG.
Lunch will be followed by a brief club meeting, then on to the Costume Parade at 1:00 p.m. Be sure to get your costumes ready!
Hope to see you at Southfork!
In this Issue . . .
President’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
So You’re Looking for a
Giant Schnauzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Grooming Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cooking for Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A Beginner’s Guide to Dog Shows . . . 6
Robyn’s Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Senior Giants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Schnauzapalooza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Schnauzapalooza Show Results . . . 11
SCGSC Show Results . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Jack’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SCGSC Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
GSCA 2013 Southern Regional Specialty
Giant fanciers from various parts of the country gathered in Monroe, Louisiana for the Giant Schnauzer Club of America’s Southern Regional Specialty
on August 31, 2013. This show was held in conjunction with the Cotton
Land Cluster of four all-breed dog shows hosted by the Bayou Kennel Club
and Vicksburg Kennel Club. In addition to the Specialty show, three GSCA
supported-entry shows were held during the 4-day cluster.
The SCGSC supported these shows with a generous donation which sponsored many of the lovely prizes that were given during the cluster.
The Regional Specialty will be covered in the next issue of the newsletter,
so get those pictures and show results in!
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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
W
ell, 2013 is truly shaping up to be
unique. My oldest Giant is diagnosed with dementia
and has increased his daily medication intake threefold. Like many elderly with dementia, Faulkner has
his days and nights mixed up, so he tends to moan and
bark for long periods of time whenever the lights are
off. Don’t suggest that I merely turn on the lights…
lights are on, television is on…the only thing that
seems to comfort him is my being awake. The veterinarian has placed him on nightly narcotics that she
first thought would make him drowsy for about 12
hours. Alas, he sleeps about 4 hours unless it is a full
moon at which time he sleeps less. However, I really
am not complaining. Faulkner was diagnosed over
five years ago with melanoma and was placed on an
experimental vaccine which proved so successful
(increased survival rate up to about 26 months) that
the medicine is now in human clinical trials at M.D.
Anderson, Vanderbilt, and University of Pittsburg.
So, Faulkner has beaten the odds, and I am just thankful every day that he is still with me.
Some of you know that I am fostering a very special
boy named Luther. Jane Chism was called in January
by a shelter in the Dallas/Fort Worth area about a giant
who was in need of medical attention. Despite her
willingness to go over there immediately, the shelter
took a few days to let her have him. With great coordination, Jane took Luther to her veterinarian until I
could get up there. Dr. Payne took new x-rays and
found a horrible broken leg (a circular break from
about the “knee” to nearly the hip). Of course, I immediately called my veterinarian so she could notify
the surgeon that rescue would need his “magic” one
more time. Unfortunately, the break was so old, that
whenever the surgeon inserted one of the screws, the
bone shattered. So, after four hours of trying, we had
to amputate the leg.
In addition to being in pain, Luther had given up on
life. He refused to eat and was down to about 56
pounds before the amputation. I brought him the infamous “Leap for Liver” treats and satin balls, my veterinarian brought in “fish juice” (do not ask me what
that is) and tenderloin. However, nothing seemed to
perk his appetite. Finally, in desperation, Dr. Gowen
by Tina Fields
went to McDonald’s. Aha, the elixir! Luther scarfed
down cheeseburgers (ok, minus the top part of the
bun). Note, he only liked cheeseburgers – not hamburgers. So, for a week, either Dr. Gowen or I made
trips to the local restaurant.
After about a month, Luther came home. Jane drove
down for the big day and, of course, brought her famous Italian Cream Cake for all the folks at the King’s
Highway Animal Clinic. Even Luther got in on the
cake.
I had a ramp built for Luther so that he could go outside whenever he needed. He quickly learned to use
the ramp. However, it was only a matter of time that
he learned to maneuver the steps. He now is a little
spitfire running up and down the steps. Of course, a
funny thing happened when Luther went to visit Pat
and Dave Krapf last month. He was enjoying their
beautiful backyard but could not maneuver the steps
up to their deck. So he went to the right side of the
house looking for their ramp (my ramp is on the right
side of the house). How is that for a very smart dog?
As some of you may know, Luther has his own Facebook page. Thank you, Lisa Armitage, for creating
“Loot for Luther.” Luther has about 80 friends who
constantly demand new pictures of this celebrity.
Jane Chism investigated the possibility of getting a
prosthetic for Luther. Unfortunately, he does not have
enough of a stump to allow for a new leg. However,
we are getting a brace to help support his rear leg.
With all his weight (all 76 pounds I might add), we do
not want his remaining back knee to give out. Jane
auctioned a copy of Tina Stummelschwanz (Tina
Stubbytail) on E-bay. This proved very successful –
even when people had to bow out of bidding, they still
made contributions. So, to all of you dear folks, thank
you.
The moral to this story is that there are so many goodhearted and loving people in this world. AND all of
them seem to love Giant Schnauzers. Thank you for
being such caring people and loving our breed so
much.
(see pictures of Luther on the following page)
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Luther
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So You Are Looking
For A
Giant Schnauzer
L
by Jean Erath
et’s assume you’ve done all your research on
the breed, visited with families owned by Giants and understand the breed is challenging. Then you can scan the
Top 10 list provided in the September 2011 issue of the
Hotline and all of those items should be extremely appealing to you. You are now down to finding the most important person in your quest for the perfect family member…your breeder! There are lots of breeders out there,
so you have much to consider.
First you should look for a reputable breeder. You can ask
around for references, you can call both local and national
breed clubs or you can source some great breeders
through internet searches. However you should screen
breeders you find on the internet carefully. You should not
call pet stores or answer newspaper ads. This is usually
how puppy mills market their puppies. A reputable breeder generally has a wait list for their puppies and screens
their potential new family members very carefully.
Be prepared to answer many questions about your family
situation, home and yard. You should be able to speak
comfortably regarding your philosophy on four-legged family members, what you plan to do with your Giant when
you can’t be home and just about anything else you can
imagine. Do not be offended by the questions, be honored. A good breeder cares about where their puppies are
going and how they will live their lives. If you aren’t being
screened thoroughly -- find a different breeder.
This is also your opportunity to ask your own questions. I
can tell you the people that call me and DON’T ask me
questions rarely get a puppy from me. Start by asking
about the breeder’s dogs, where do they live, how often
they used for breeding and what their breeding practices
are. You should always ask about health testing. Prior to
breeding, the sire and dam should have completed testing
for thyroid, eyes, hips and elbows. Is the breeder willing to
give you copies of testing? Ask some basic questions
about how the puppies are raised, what is included in the
puppy price and how old are the puppies when they go to
their new homes. Does the breeder require a spay/neuter
contract (the answer to this should be YES!)? As you can
see, with little effort, you should be able to come up with
lots of questions.
Your potential breeder will most likely want to meet you
and you should want the same. If this is not possible logistically, ask for references and be willing to share the
same for yourself. I always like to receive family pictures
that include the furry members of the family and anything
else that will show me that the puppy will be an active
member of this new family.
A reputable breeder will always, no matter what the age,
take a dog back if the unthinkable happens. Imagine a
debilitating disease which renders you incapable of taking
care of the dog. You should have the peace of mind to
know that your dog has a place to go where he will be safe
and the breeder will find him a good home. A good breeder NEVER wants one of their dogs turned into rescue or
dumped at a shelter. A good breeder also always wants
to know of any health issues that may arise with your puppy. Any and all health information is invaluable to a breeding program.
Your breeder should always be available for questions.
They should know the breed inside and out, so they
should be able to offer sound advice on behavioral issues,
diet and any other concerns you may have as the puppy
grows.
When I am screening potential new puppy families, I always tell them, we have to like each other and trust each
other as we will have a relationship for the life of this dog.
As a result, I have the most wonderful extended family you
can imagine. I wish the same special relationship for you.
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Grooming Hints
Sticky Situations
Stickers are something most Giant owners have had to
deal with. Goat head stickers, clover stickers, beggars
lice or stick tights, they are all annoying. We can, however, combat them with the proper grooming aids and
preparation. Sprays like The Stuff, Mane & Tail or Pro
Gro can be used with slicker brushes and wide-toothed
combs. The key is to not let them stay in the hair too
long and begin to mat. Also we can work with our
groomers and ask them to trim legs and beards shorter
for us during these season to avoid sticky situations and
make their hair more manageable. This can be done easily with scissors or guide combs of various lengths to
achieve the hair length of our liking.
Michelle Abel, Master Groomer
Michelle's Pristine Pooch ● Michellespristinepooch.com
Editor’s Note: Have a specific grooming question?
Let us know and we’ll try to answer it in an upcoming issue.
Cooking For Giants
Here’s a healthy treat for your dog.
Cleo’s Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons powdered milk
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2-1/2 cups brown rice flour
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Image by wonderful caricature artist
Mike McCartney. For this and other
wonderful giant schnauzer art items,
visit his website:
www.mccartneysdogs.com
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large bowl, whish together eggs and pumpkin to a smooth consistency. Stir in powdered milk, sea salt, and
dried parsley. Add brown rice flour gradually, combining with spatula or hands to form a stiff, dry dough. Turn out
onto lightly floured surface (can use the brown rice flour) and if dough is still rough, briefly knead and press to combine.
Roll dough between 1/4 to 1/2” depending on the thickness desired. Use a biscuit or cookie cutter to punch
shapes, gathering and re-rolling scraps as you go. Place shapes on cookie sheet, no greasing or paper necessary.
If desired, press fork pattern on biscuits before baking. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully turn
biscuits over, then bake another 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on rack before feeding to dog.
Makes up to 75 small 1” biscuits or 50 medium biscuits.
Reprinted from Internet, original source unknown
Got a favorite recipe for your giant that you’d like to share? Send it in!
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Part 1 in a series of helpful information
for those who want to show their dog or
for spectators who want to better understand
the dog show procedure.
Reprinted from the AKC Website
www.akc.org
Dog shows (conformation events) are intended to evaluate breeding
stock. The size of these events ranges from large all-breed shows,
with over 3,000 dogs entered, to small local specialty club shows,
featuring a specific breed. The dog's conformation (overall appearance and structure), an indication of the dog's ability to produce quality puppies, is judged.
Types of Conformation Dog Shows
A Beginner's Guide to
Dog Shows
The American Kennel Club offers a wide variety of resources to assist everyone from the first-time puppy buyer to the experienced dog
fancier. All exhibitors are required to be familiar with these rules prior
to entering a dog show. To order the rule book, contact Customer
Service at 919-233-9767 or via email at [email protected]. Copies of this rulebook may also be purchased at the online store. The
following information is intended as a general description of dog
shows and is not intended as complete information about any aspect
of showing. For complete information, see the Rules Applying to Dog
Shows.
This is the AKC
The American Kennel Club was established in 1884 to promote the
study, breeding, exhibiting and advancement of purebred dogs. It is
the largest not-for-profit purebred dog registry in the nation.
The AKC approves and maintains the official records of over 15,000
sanctioned and licensed events each year.
The AKC has approximately 500 member clubs and over 4,000 affiliated clubs. These clubs are more than show-giving entities. They are
public service, educational organizations whose activities benefit their
entire community. Some AKC club activities include public education
through presentations at schools, fairs, libraries, shelters, hospitals,
rescue leagues, scouts and 4-H; training classes; and health clinics.
AKC registration means a dog, its parents, and its ancestors are
purebred. It does not indicate health or quality. Dogs registered with
the AKC can have their offspring registered and compete in AKC
events.
The World of Dog Shows
Showing dogs is a great sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows are one of
many types of AKC dog events in which AKC-registered dogs can
compete. These events, which draw over three million entries annually, include dog shows and tests of instinct and trainability, such as
obedience trials, Canine Good Citizen tests, field trials, agility trials,
lure coursing, rally, hunting tests, herding trials, tracking tests, coonhound and earthdog events.
There are three types of conformation dog shows:
All-breed shows offer competitions for over 150 breeds and varieties of dogs recognized by the AKC. All-breed shows are the type
often shown on television
Specialty shows are restricted to dogs of a specific breed or to varieties of one breed. For example, the Bulldog Club of America Specialty is for Bulldogs only, but the Poodle Club of America's specialty
show includes the three varieties of the Poodle - Standard, Miniature
and Toy.
Group shows are limited to dogs belonging to one of the seven
groups. For example, the Potomac Hound Group show features only
breeds belonging to the Hound group.
Which Dogs May Participate
To be eligible to compete, a dog must:
·
be individually registered with the American Kennel Club
·
be 6 months of age or older
·
be a breed for which classes are offered at a show
·
meet any eligibility requirements in the written standard for
its breed
Spayed or neutered dogs are not eligible to compete in conformation
classes at a dog show, because the purpose of a dog show is to
evaluate breeding stock.
The Role of the Judge
Judges examine the dogs, then give awards according to how closely
each dog compares to the judge's mental image of the "perfect" dog
described in the breed's official standard.
The standard describes the characteristics that allow the breed to
perform the function for which it was bred. These standards include
specifications for structure, temperament and movement.
The official written standard for each breed is maintained by the
breed's national club and is included in the The Complete Dog Book
published by the AKC.
The judges are experts on the breeds they are judging. They examine ("go over") each dog with their hands to see if the teeth, muscles,
bones and coat texture conform to the breed's standard. They view
each dog in profile for overall balance, and watch each dog gait
("move") to see how all of those features fit together in action.
conttnued on page 7
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Cont’d. from page 6
How a Dog Show Works
Each dog presented to a judge is exhibited ("handled") by its owner,
breeder or a hired professional. The role of a handler is similar to that
of a jockey who rides a horse around the track and, hopefully, into the
winner's circle.
Most dogs in competition at conformation shows are competing for
points toward their AKC championships. It takes fifteen points, including two majors (wins of three, four or five points) awarded by at least
three different judges, to become an American Kennel Club
"Champion of Record."
to the date of closing of entries, won three first prizes in the Novice
Class, a first prize in Amateur-Owner Handler, Bred-by-Exhibitor,
American-bred, or Open Classes, nor one or more points toward their
championship (optional class).
Amateur-Owner-Handler – For dogs that are at least six months of
age that are not champions. Dogs must be handled in the class by the
registered owner of the dog and is limited to exhibitors who have not,
at any point in time, been a professional dog handler, AKC approved
conformation judge, or employed as an assistant to a professional
handler (effective January 1, 2009) (optional class).
Bred By Exhibitor - For dogs that are exhibited by their owner and
breeder, that are not yet champions (optional class).
American-Bred - For dogs born in the United States from a mating
which took place in the United States, that are not yet champions
(mandatory class).
Open - For any dog of the breed, at least 6 months of age (mandatory
class).
The number of championship points awarded at a show depends on
the number of males ("dogs") and females ("bitches") of the breed
actually in competition. The larger the entry, the greater the number of
After these classes are judged, all the dogs that won first place in a
points a male or a female can win. The maximum number of points
class compete again to see who is the best of the winning dogs. Males
awarded to a dog at any show is 5 points.
and females are judged separately. Only the best male (Winners Dog)
and the best female (Winners Bitch) receive championship points. The
Males and females compete separately within their respective breeds,
Winners Dog and Winners Bitch then compete with the champions for
in seven regular classes. The following classes are offered, and are
the Best of Breed award. At the end of the Best of Breed Competition,
divided by sex:
three awards are usually given:
Puppy - For dogs between six and twelve months of age, that are not
yet champions (optional class).
Twelve-To-Eighteen Months - For dogs twelve to eighteen months of
age, that are not yet champions (optional class).
Novice - For dogs six months of age and over, which have not, prior
Best of Breed - the dog judged as the best in its breed category.
Best of Winners - the dog judged as the better of the Winners Dog
and Winners Bitch.
Best of Opposite Sex - the best dog that is the opposite sex to the
Best of Breed winner. ▄
This is CH. Tanglewood’s Black Sabbath, owned by Chris and Jean Erath.
Now retired from the show ring, “Ozzy” has moved on to a much more important job—designated driver!
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ROBYN’S HINTS FOR LIVING WITH GIANTS
by Robyn Elliott
Most giant owners will experience this problem at some time. Now you’ll be prepared for those mishaps.
Cleaning Dog Vomit from Carpet
By DogAge Staff
Learn five expert stain-fighting steps for cleaning dog vomit from your carpet.
C
ame home to a little present yesterday: a nice pile of puke on my carpet. Buzz, my dog, is usually great about
knowing where to go when nature calls, but not when nausea strikes. Hard to blame him. Who really has time
to think about the where when you're about to lose it? That's why every dog owner who has rugs or carpeting needs
to know how to effectively clean up such mishaps fast, so there's minimal staining.
I turned to The Safe Dog Handbook, by Melanie Monteiro, for clues on how best to handle sickly situations. She
stresses the importance of getting to the mess as quickly as possible before stain-causing stomach acids have much
time to soak in. Then, she recommends these five cleanup steps:
1. Scoop up the solid stuff using a spoon or a butter knife, or try lifting it up with paper towels. Don't wipe or
scrub; you'll just rub it into the carpet.
2. Sprinkle the area with baking soda to help soak up moisture and stomach acids.
3. Sweep the spot with a vacuum.
4. Soak a sponge in a simple homemade solution of half a cup of salt mixed with two quarts of water. Squeeze
it out until damp, and then use it to blot the spot. Rinse the sponge and repeat several times.
5. Spot treat the area with a carpet spot remover, following the product's instructions for use. Use a sponge to
rinse the area with cool water and blot.
Then, wait for it to dry and, if all goes well, soon you'll able to forget the whole thing ever happened . . . until it happens again, that is.
Welcome New SCGSC Members!
Kathryn Bullon
Robin and Steve Clifton
Julie Draper
Audrey and Richard Fox
JC Henderson
Robin and Dwain Henderson
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SENIOR GIANTS
We want to acknowledge the most special giants among us — our Senior Giants. So often we focus on our newest puppy or the
young star winning on the show circuit. We don’t want these special older guys and gals to be left out. If you have a Giant nine
years or older, grab your camera and get busy shooting. Send your photo and biography for inclusion in future issues. Don’t miss
an opportunity to honor your special giant.
“Majerle”
AMBAR CHANCES ARE
Sire:
CH. Brighton’s Heartbreaker NA
Dam:
CH. Brighton’s Goodbye Girl
Yes, Majerle (pronounced “Marley”) is a repeat Senior Giant! The last time was years ago when she was newly
eligible for the Senior designation. I never imagined I’d be lucky enough to have her at 14! She’s doing really
well! The swimming pool is still one of her very favorite things. Tennis balls are pretty high on her list, too!
Owned by: Jane Chism
Bred by: Bill Ameser and Pat Gandy
Tanglewood’s How Sweet It Is “Alex” and Tanglewood’s United We Stand “Sophia” are doing the two-step!
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These dancing giants are owned by new members Bill and Emilia Fitzgerald
SCHNAUZAPALOOZA
In early May, schnauzers from all over the country made their way to the Purina Event Center on the beautiful
grounds of Purina Farms for an unprecedented event — Schnauzapalooza. Never before had all three breeds of
schnauzers — miniature, standard, and giant — had their National Specialty shows under one roof. The facilities are
first class and the grounds are beautiful, making the weekend especially enjoyable for the exhibitors and spectators
alike.
Planning for this event began in 2008, and it took much coordination to pull it off. The name “Schnauzapalooza” was
chosen to represent the celebration of everything schnauzer. A beautiful logo depicting all three sizes of schnauzers
was designed for the event by miniature schnauzer breeder/owner/handler Kate McMillan.
Conformation, obedience, rally, agility and tracking were some of the competitions underway during the weekend.
GCH. Ramahill Absolutes I Am Legend of RW, a 5-year-old male, won Best of Breed at the GSCA National Specialty
as well as the two Midwest Specialties held during the weekend.
The SCGSC was well-represented at Schnauzapalooza as members were in the ribbons often during the weekend.
Some of these results are pictured on the following page.
There’s talk that a second Schnauzapalooza may be in the works. If so, you should make every effort to attend. You
won’t be sorry!
My Highlights of Schnauzapalooza
by Robyn Elliott
and see who was winning in the breed ring without missing
a beat in the performance venues.
If you missed Schnauzapalooza you missed an event of a
lifetime! I traveled from Dallas to Purina Farms in Missouri
with both of my 10-1/2 year-old Giants and we racked up
the ribbons.
Scout also played agility, but did much better in the Rally
ring. He picked up two 1st place wins and one 2nd place
and a new title for Rally Excellent! While Rally was the only
event outside, it was fun and well organized.
First and foremost, I want to thank the many friends who
took a break from grooming and walked over to agility to
clap for Kurio. If you know her story, you surely know how
exciting it was to see her playing the game we call agility.
And, she even picked up a 2nd place ribbon and prize. It
was so awesome to see
her in the
ring, so happy and focused. Agility
was held indoors, next to
the conformation ring
on turf. It
was great to
be able to
peek over
In all venues, the facility and camaraderie was excellent! I
do believe Giant Schnauzer owners to be good sports and
to encourage each other all the way. There is nothing as
beautiful, exciting or as entertaining as a GSCA National!
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SCHNAUZAPALOOZA RESULTS
INGEBAR’S SADIE OH WHAT A LADY
“Sadie”
RESERVE WINNERS BITCH
Midwest Regional Specialty 1
Owners:
Chris & Holly Reed and Maryann Bisceglia
Breeder:
Maryann Bisceglia
Handled by:
Alfonso Escobedo
Judge:
Clay Coady
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SONNENSCHEIN LUCY IN THE SKY
“Lucy”
BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
Midwest Regional Specialty 1
Owners:
Rick & Kathy Heschke and Joanne Carlson
Breeders:
Judi Boston, Linda George and Kathy Heschke
Handled by:
Kathy Heschke
Judge:
Tim Bradach
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SONNENSCHEIN LUCY IN THE SKY
“Lucy”
VETERAN BITCH, AWARD OF MERIT
Midwest Regional Specialty 1
Owners:
Rick & Kathy Heschke and Joanne Carlson
Breeders:
Judi Boston, Linda George and Kathy Heschke
Handled by:
Kathy Heschke
Judge:
Clay Coady
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● All Schnauzapalooza Photos by Randy Roberts ●
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SCHNAUZAPALOOZA RESULTS
INGEBARS ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY
“Abbie”
BEST IN PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
GSCA National Specialty
Owners:
Pat Gandy and Leta Whittington
Breeder:
Maryann Bisceglia
Handled by:
Pat Gandy
Judge:
John Constantine
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BRIGHTON’S XPECT THE UNEXPECTED
“Spencer”
BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
GSCA National Specialty
Breeders/Owners:
Pat Gandy and Leta Whittington
Handled by:
Pat Gandy
Judge:
John Constantine
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SONNENSCHEIN VERANO
RESERVE WINNERS BITCH
Midwest Regional Specialty 2
Breeders/Owners:
Kathy Heschke, Judi Boston and Greg Reyna
Handled by:
Kathy Heschke
Judge:
Lydia C. Hutchinson
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SCGSC SHOW RESULTS
BISS CH. Tanglewood’s Khochise
“Chief”
BIS GCH. Nightline Viking At Tanglewood
“Thor”
Tanglewood’s Vaya Con Dios
“Dios”
Congrats to the three boys on winning the Eukanuba
Breeders Sweepstakes in Waukesha, WI.
The boys were handled by breeder/owner Ed Fojtik and
are owned also by Chris and Jean Erath.
GCh Sonnenschein Tour de Force
“Turti”
Handled by
Clint Livingston
Turti wins Best of Breed and receives his
Grand Championship under Judge Clay Coady
at the Greeley, Colorado show (right).
Turti wins a Group 2 at the
Rapid City, South Dakota show
under Judge Bruce Voran (below).
Turti is Owned by:
Tina Field
Breeders:
Jane Chism and Judi Boston
Handled by:
Clint Livingston
We’ll catch up on more show results in the next newsletter. Be
sure to send in your information or your wins won’t be in here.
For more information, contact the editor.
Volume X, Issue #1 ● Page 13
JACK’s
CORNER
Hi, my name is Jack. I am a 2 year old Giant Schnauzer. The
Hotline is giving me my own column. I am so excited about
that. Of course my paws are way too big to type; they take up
the entire keyboard. My mom has to do that part for me. I
have two sisters. Shelby is a miniature schnauzer. We call
her ‘The Diva” because she bosses everybody around.
Daphne is a wanna be giant, she looks like me only she is a
blonde. Mom calls her a goldendoodle. She is a lot of fun
though, we love to play the same games. Mom gets mad at
us sometimes cause we get a little rowdy. She says “No outside games inside.” I also have one grumpy brother that
makes my life miserable, his name is Max. He’s a miniature
schnauzer. He’s kind of old and doesn’t play with me very
much. All he wants to do is sit in moms lap all the time.
I want to remind you of a fun time ahead at Southfork Ranch
coming up SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 10:00 – 4:00.
You will not want to miss this fun event. There will be lots of
prizes and a great lunch for everyone.
After that, there will be this really awesome costume parade.
It is only for us fur people. You should see all the neat cos-
tumes. There are some really creative moms and dads out
there. Unfortunately, our mom isn’t one of them. I heard the
sewing machine going upstairs this morning. I think she is
trying her hand at making costumes for me and my sister this
year. She is not very good at making things like that. The
pins poke us when she tries things on us too. She hasn’t told
us what we are going to be this year, but I bet it is going to be
embarrassing. The things we have to do to please our humans.
Don’t forget, if you have any questions about this really fun
day you can call or email my Aunt Jane Chism. She is so
nice and she knows everything about this big party, 214/5479250
or
214/210-5976,
[email protected]
or
[email protected].
Hope to see you there.
Rut Roh!!!!!! Mom is ready for us to have another fitting, hope
she took the pins out this time.
Ed.’s Note: Special thanks to Jack’s mom, Carol
Brosowske, for furnishing secretarial services for Jack.
Julie Draper, a new member of SCGSC,
with her girl “Brie,” celebrating Brie’s
1st Birthday!
Hope it was a happy one!
Volume X, Issue #1 ● Page 14
MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory of “Dandy”
Ch. Sonnenschein Diamond Cut
Owned and Loved by Jack & Michelle Abel and Judi Boston
8/16/99—2/12/13
Every once in a while, a dog enters your life and
changes everything.
It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and
every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart.
If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as
generous and loving as they are.
— anonymous —
DARBY
2004-2013
Godspeed My Dear Friend
Ch. Paragon Darby McGuire Ravenna
Owned by Gay Glazbrook
Bred by Ginny Maese & Leta Whittington
Volume X, Issue #1 ● Page 15
South Central Giant Schnauzer Club Officers
President.........................................................Tina Field
Treasurer & Membership Chairman .......Scott Turnbull
Assistant Treasurer .....................................Bill Ameser
Secretary........................................................Jane Chism
Board Members
Judi Boston ● Jean Erath
Pat Gandy ● Leta Whittington
Carey Bradley — Webmaster
Website
www.giantschnauzer.org
The Giant Hotline is the official newsletter of the South Central Giant Schnauzer Club.
Published quarterly, the sole purpose of The Hotline is to provide information of specific interest to club members.
Editor:
Pat Gandy
110 Duncan Circle ● West Monroe, LA 71291
[email protected]
South Central Giant Schnauzer Club
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No matter where you live, you are invited to join!
Please enclose a check made out to South Central Giant Schnauzer Club.
$20 for a single membership or $25 for a family membership
Mail to:
Scott Turnbull, 550 Talia Circle, Fairview, TX 75069
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