From the side the dog should reach out and cover ground. Showing? He was our introduction to this strong, determined, intelligent, reliable and mischievous breed. We are thankful and blessed to continue these sacred lines of Charisma. I fell in love with the Standard Schnauzer while growing up working for Brenda Combs. Multitasking Schnauzers earned their keep as ratters, herders, guardians, and hunters: protecting the farmer, his family, and farm workers; herding livestock (and occasionally children); protecting livestock from predators, both two-legged and four-legged; hunting and ridding the farm of vermin; and guarding people, property, and merchandise going to and from markets. He was a Rocky son and we gave him the call name Dylan. I apprenticed under Brenda and her husband, Ed, since I was ten years old. He was wonderful with our chil- dren and their friends, happy to be one of the play group. What, in your opinion, is the secret to a successful breeding program? I strongly believe that the Standard Schnauzer breeders need to continue to do Health Tests for Dilated Cardiomyopathy as well as heart, hips, eyes, and thyroid (for bitch), thus, giving the breeder a CHIC certification. Later (1922), Mrs. Nion Tucker bought Sgr. Hes a Working Dog and should be judged as such. Both sides valued Standard Schnauzers for their unswerving loyalty. (Bitches are 1" shorter.) In the ideal Standard Schnauzer, the shoulder is well-laid-back, the back is short, and the croup slopes slightly to the set-on of the tail. If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. Speculations from the breeds distant past say that the Schnau- zer, then called the rough-coated Pinscher, originated by out- crossing the black German Poodle and the gray Wolfspitz with rough-coated Pinscher stock. Originally named Militia Company of District II under the Com- mand of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq, it depicted a daytime assembly, but after layers of dirt and varnish had darkened the painting, it was renamed The Night Watch. In the paintings lower right, to, Remastered The Night Watch, Rembrandt Harmanszoon van Rijn. (Ugly duckling, 256 S HOW S IGHT M AGAZINE , J UNE 2019, The secret to a successful breeding program is knowledge of pedigrees, great teachers, honesty and surrounding yourself with other people who support you and who can give you positive advice.. What I feel breeders need to concentrate on to improve the qual- ity of the Standard Schnauzer? I strongly believe in, and adhere to, stimulation exercises that start when the puppies are three days old and progress into enrichment activities and formal training as we share those precious first 10 or 12 weeks together. With the Schnauzer, as well as the other square-built Working breeds like the Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, and Great Dane, the square frames the body mass from the breastbone to the point of the rump, and from the withers to the ground. CHERY L CROMP TON BRE EDER OF MER I T BRED WI TH A HE ART. Schnauzer, a dog from Wurttemburg Ken- nels in Leonburg, won first prize. Theyve owned Standard Schnau- zers since 2005 and began showing in 2015. A small white smudge on the chest should not be faulted provided it is smaller than a quarter in size and greying on the older dogs muzzle often comes with advanced age and should not be considered a fault. A well-mannered but serious Schnauzer doesnt present itself as cutetheyre working dogs with that mindsetand no one expects a Doberman or Rott- weiler to show-off its cute personality. The Schnauzers medium size fit perfectly into market carts without occupying space for wares. Breeders began importing Standard and Miniature Schnauzers in numbers in the 1920s. STANDARD SCHNAUZERS for Loving and Showing The Story of Wstefuchs In 1967, Suzanne wanted a dog, any dog. Hair on the legs, called furnishings, are slightly longer than the body coat, but as the Standard reads, These furnishings, and depth of chest equals the distance from brisket to ground. A working dog should move freely and with minimum effort. Hot weather drives us I had Minis before decid- ing in 2005 I was ready for the challenge of the Standard. In 1925 they were shown in the Working Group, then moved into the Terrier group in 1926. The Tramp character in the Disney story, Lady and the Tramp hints at that and is said to have been modeled after a Standard Schnauzer. 266 S HOW S IGHT M AGAZINE , J UNE 2019, The breed originated in Southern Ger- many where they were farm dogs used to catch rats, herd cattle and guard the farm- stead. Know the strengths and weaknesses of your dogs. The most serious fault when judging them concerns temperament. I have never judged a dog show. However I enjoy doing some craft and art work and spending time working in the yard. The top skull is the same length as the muzzle and the plane of the skull is parallel to that of the top of the muzzle. Id like to see us get back to the basics of judging the dog on its merits alone and do a lot less of the dramatic, eye-catching show-off stuff as handlers. The expression is lively and alert. After 11 years of training, showing, and breeding my Standard Schnauzers, I am very pleased with the six lit- ters of 24 puppies that have been whelped in my kennel, Castlewood Standard Schnauzers. Even if its just guard the house and play with the kids there must be defined expectations, a training plan, and enough time available for this very active and mentally engaged breed. What I feel is the condition of the Standard Schnauzer breed today? Ive only been showing since 2015, so Im still the new kid on the block com- pared to many of my dog-show friends. Unconfirmed reports tell of Schnau- zers shown in the Miscellaneous Class at Westminster and other shows in the late 1800s, but Victor was the first AKC-regis- tered Standard Schnauzer shown. Denver airport was fogged in, we kept her as an obedi- ence dog and she was our first Best in Show winner. The secret to a successful breeding program is knowledge of pedigrees, great teachers (the value of their knowledge is priceless), honesty (knowing and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each dog and striving to breed an overall better dog), and sur- rounding yourself with other people who support you and who can give you positive advice. With the establishment of the separate breed clubs came separate registration as well. Weve also started com- peting in performance sports and are training for Agility. Their noble bearing, mischievous eyes, and intelligence impressed her. Fifty-two of the produc- ing bitches were male-line descendents of these three influential males. Several Schnauzer handlers (including Lanny Hirstein and Dick Smith) said to send her back. Prinz Schurl of Wrzburg to Jette v d Enz, producing Hanna, Hexe, and Hummel v d Enz (1912). (Actually had a judge tell me, band, Bill, got their first SS in 1971the old story of wanting a pet, breeder suggested show- ing, won first points and the rest is history. She has done lim- ited breeding under the Morgenwald name since the mid 70s. Pros: coat texture is really good in general right now. The old Standard Schnauzers of half a mil- lennium ago may have vanished into the mists of time, but their legacy continues to burn bright even today. Dr. Beverly Brimacomb surgically implanted the frozen semen of Ch. 5. Cons: lack of consistency in type. Historically the breed is an all-round farm dog. Robust is also a pretty easy fit for describing the Standard Schnauzer. Sgr. We want our puppies to go to forever homes where they are loved family members.. & Ch. SSCA awarded her and her husband, Ron, the AKCs Outstanding Sportsmanship Award in 2009. Also, the breeders need to continue to choose sweet tempered dogs and bitches in their breeding program. Of medium size at 35-45 pounds they can be accommodated in a modest size home or apartment, pro- vided the owner provides opportunities to exercise. Two weeks later, five girls and a boy were born. The Pinscher element brings in the fawn-colored undercoats, and the Wolfspitz contributes the typi- cal pepper-and-salt coat color with its harsh, wiry character. My concern is that it may not get any easier to find a Standard Schnauzer in foreseeable future. Prinz Schurl of Wrzburg to Russi, producing Lore v Wrzburg (1913). The first Standard Schnauzer (SS) regis- tered in the United States was a dog named Norwood Victor (Schnauzer x Schnauzer), a salt-and-pepper male whelped in 1901 and listed by the AKC in 1904. The first day, Charleys father won WD, but the next day, wonder of wonders, WD went to Charley. One such import was Mrs. N. Tuckers CH Claus von Furstenwall, winner of the first National Specialty and a multiple All Breed Best in Show winner. Socialization is also extremely important. As a teenager, I participated in 4-H, placing at state competitions in obedience and conformation with my black cocker spaniel, Cricket. Wire-haired Pinschers were shown for the first time at the Third German International Show in Hanover (1879). I started training Brie for Conformation Show at four months old, and at 11 months old, Brie became a Champion. We are waiting on AKC approval for our name and the go ahead to take the next steps to getting this club recognized. A successful breeder is always open to advice and sugges- tions from others. Dogs of this general type likely did exist then, but there is no written record of this breed that long ago. I love planning and researching a litter. Sgr. To achieve this proportion, the loin needs to be short, which results in a strong, compact body. The breed should be sturdy and robustbut there is a fine line between proper working dog substance and overdone. Charisma Caf Diable, born in 1975; Am/Can Ch. Allowed to visit when the pups were four weeks old, she noted the males carriage, intelligence, elegant structure, dark coat glistening from within, outgoing personality, and independence. Each breeding should be done with the next genera- tion breeding in mind. Standard Schnauzers are a good fit in the Working Group as their structure is similar to that of the other square-built working breeds, the Boxer, Great Dane, Doberman Pincher, Giant Schnauzer and German Pinscher. Some of the obvious faults seen in a profile picture (head facing to the left in the picture) is a wrong tail set at a 12 Noon or 11 OClock Position and not at the desired tail set at the One OClock Position. Another good example of a fault found in a profile picture is the front legs being structured too close to the chest which would give the dog or bitch a limited forward reach with its front legs while running. Mampe v Hohenstein. We recently spoke with AKC Breeder of Merit Amy Shaffer of Crivitz Standard Schnauzers. Salt-and-pepper coats express the dominant allele of the agouti gene. So, how accurate are these adjectives and how should they be applied? Under Stan- dard Schnauzers are several options. They love to run fast cat, barn hunt and dock diving just to name a few. 9. Rigo v Schnauzerlust. She edited The Standard Schnauzer in America: Sourcebook II (1973), is an AKC Breeder of Merit, an active member of the Standard Schnauzer Club of America, and an active or past member of a dozen other dog clubs. Breeders need to be honest with them- selves about their dogs. I was elated! I have personally shown Brie as well as had many of the top Standard Schnauzer Handlers show her throughout her show years. the left of the drummer, is a scruffy gray dog looking Schnauzer-like. Eyes are oval, turned forward and a dark brown in color. O ur introduction to Schnau- zers began over four decades ago in a Califor- nia suburban yard. From Norwood Kennels (Philadelphia), he won Open Dog First in New York and Philadel- phia. Standard Schnauzers are a healthy breed. Bries half brother won Best of Breed. Months later, Charleys breeder talked Suzanne into showing Charley at two nearby AKC dog shows. the best Standard Schnauzer puppy a family or individual has ever owned. Today most of our dogs no longer have to perform specific jobs poor structure can get around a show ring and look pretty. 4. The hairs of the topcoat have a stiff, wire-like texture, and they lift slightly off the back. As one of the smallest breeds in the working group, I think they get overlooked quite often. She then won a very good placement in group. Furnishings on the legs are usually longer than the coat on the body, in part, because they are scissor-trimmed rather than stripped. On the down and back there should be a nice V shapea straight line in the front from shoulder to the foot and in the rear a straight line from hip through the hock and down to the foot. It is an important quality in the Standard Schnauzer. I have actually experienced the audience paying quite a bit of attention to the smallest breed of dog in the Working Group, the Standard Schnauzer, since the Standard Schnauzer is a marvel to watch its beautiful movement. A lot of people seem even to be surprised to learn that there is a Schnauzer other than the Mini. This seems pretty accurate for this breed, which traces back to working farm dogs in 18th century Germany. entered in this show. Founded in 1884, the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. Black dogs have a black undercoat. We have an amazing group of people who are working together to breed better dogs and bring back the camaraderie we have lost in this sport. All rights reserved. What do you do outside of dogs? The Adels mentoring and guidance has been priceless.. Shaped like a blunt wedge, the head is dis- tinguished by a beard and moustache and distinctive eyebrows. Not really, if it is groomed correctly, it looks right and shines, it will be seen. To allow a closer look at the breed stan- dard, the Standard Schnauzer Club of America's approved Judges Study Guide is available on the AKC website. left to right: Ch. Im new to conformation so Im not a good judge of how its changed. AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org. The Standard Schnauzer had finally had come into its own. Do I think its hard to get noticed in the Group ring? A breed of great antiq- uity, recognizable Standard Schnauzers appear in art as early as the 15th century. Schnauzers also have a fine, soft undercoat. The eyebrows, mustache, and beard are called the "hallmark of the breed." Their excitement fed my own and by the time I hung up I was just drifting on a sea of joy. While body coats are generally good, furnishings are becoming very profuse. I learned how to properly hand strip the coats and was taught structure and the importance of the breed standards. That surprised me because their wire-coat is one of the main characteristics that make them such a great outdoorsy, go-anywhere kind of dog. Over the years there have been many great memorieswinning the National Specialty (with a breeder/owner handled bitch) my first BIS win (with an owner han- dled bitch), watching my daughter win the National Specialty (with a dog we bred and she raised and trained) But the most important memory is all the great friends I have made in the dog world over the years. The Miniature Schnauzer remains in the Terrier Group. They were also used by itinerant peddlers to protect their carts and saw ser- vice in WWI as dispatch carriers behind the German lines.