A Quarterly Publication of the South Central Giant Club The Giant Hotline

Volume XI, Issue 1 January 2014

SCGSC’s 11th Annual SPRING FLING 2014 FALL ROUND-UP SCGSC’s 2014 Spring Fling is con- firmed for Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bear The annual Fall Round-Up was held on October 19 at Creek Park, Pavilion #1. The park is South Fork Ranch in Parker, Texas. Giants and their located at 400 Bear Creek Parkway in owners started the day’s festivities with time to meet Keller, Texas. new friends and renew old friendships. Please bring your favorite “pot More than 60 people attended this year’s celebration. luck”dish, beverage, and a folding After enjoying the barbecue buffet, a short meeting was chair. SCGSC will provide a main held, followed by the club meeting, then on to the Cos- entrée, paper products and bottled tume Parade and Raffle. water. Need additional info? Contact Jane Special thanks to Jane Chism for coordinating the Chism. day’s events. Hope you can join us! Additional photos from the day are found elsewhere in this issue.

In this Issue . . .

President’s Column ...... 2 Barn Hunt ...... 3 Grooming Hints ...... 4 Problems Associated with Adopting Two Puppies At A Time...... 5 Happy Endings ...... 10 Robyn’s Hints.—CPR for ...... 11 Beginner’s Guide to Shows Pt.2 . . . . .12 Senior Giants...... 15 Southern Regional Specialty ...... 17 SCGSC Show Results ...... 20 Cooking for Giants ...... 21 Jack’s Corner...... 22 Meet Madam Meg ...... 22 Memorials ...... 23 Save The Toe, Lose The Dog...... 26 “Duck Dynasty” was the winning theme of the day as judges SCGSC Fall Round-Up Photos...... 29 selected Stacey and Steve Thompson’s Raider, Flaps, and G SCGSC Officers/Board ...... 36 Force as first place winners. Second place went to Nikki Rich- SCGS Membership...... 36 ardson and Sybil.

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN much of my time and energy, the thing I love and enjoy the most is simply spend- by Jean Erath ing time with my dogs. Our breed is so unique, intelligent and funny! There is not a day that goes by that they don’t

make me laugh. Warm Greetings! I am honored to be se- lected as your new club President and I am humbled to take on this new oppor- I enjoy our club Facebook page as it is a tunity. I’ve got some big shoes to fill--as great place to connect and share stories, Tina Fields has done a fantastic job for which has given me an idea. In each of the past two years. She has agreed to be my columns I will ask you a question on deck to assist me as I get used to my and encourage you to email me. I will new role and responsibilities. One of my incorporate the responses I get into my responsibilities is to write a Hotline col- next column. It will be a great way to share information as well as some umn for each edition. laughs! I am hoping to get all of you in- volved in this activity. The topic for you I would like to start by telling you a bit for this edition is: Please share your about myself and my background. I number one tip for raising a Giant have been a member of the SCGSC for Schnauzer puppy. Email your tips to me the past four years. Additionally I am a at [email protected]. I can’t wait to member of the GSCA and the Minneap- hear from you! olis Kennel Club. I live in Minnesota and yes, it’s really cold up here. I grew up with Miniature , and as an We have some other things to accom- adult have had Miniatures, Shih Tzus plish this coming year as well, like up- and a Soft-Coated Wheaten --as dating our by-laws. The board and I will well as all my Giants. I have been ac- get to work on that and keep you posted. tively involved in conformation for the I look forward to getting to know all of past 10 years, showing my Wheaten and you in the next year. I wish you and numerous Giants. I have also fostered yours a wonderful 2014! ■ for rescue. I breed Giants under the kennel name of Tanglewood Giant Schnauzers, which is a second genera- tion breeding program. I am passionate about what my dogs eat and I cook for them daily, only supplementing their di- ets with a high grade commercial . I read everything I can on nutrition!

One of the things I have enjoyed the most about my time with the SCGSC is swapping stories about my dogs with the other club members. The thing we all have in common is our love for the breed. Although my conformation, grooming and breeding activities take

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Do you know about non-spannable breeds (breeds any dog and human who wishes whose chests cannot be to play the game. spanned by two hands, a mark Barn Hunt? of many go-to-ground breeds) Barn Hunt is a sporting event, and as such there will be levels By Robyn Elliot of small to medium size. These breeds have never had an offi- of difficulty, titles, and champi- o say Barn Hunt is the cially licensed test which truly onships to be attained. While it latest sport to ‘sweep emulates their traditional work- can be used as an instinct test, the nation’ might be there is also a handler compo- an overstatement; but nent in that the handler must Tit is a fun new game that our signal when the dog has Giants can play with virtually reached the desired target PVC no training. rat tube; thus, the handler must know and have a partnership The purpose of Barn Hunt is to with their dog. Teamwork will demonstrate a dog’s vermin win the game. hunting ability in finding and marking rats in a “barn-like” Barn Hunt can be held indoors setting, using straw/hay bales to or outdoors, in a barn-like set- introduce climbing and tunnel- ting or on any piece of level ing obstacles in the dog’s path. ground approximately 20 x 30 Barn Hunt is based on the skills feet that can be enclosed se- historically used by itinerant curely by gating/fencing. “rat catchers” in traveling the You do need to register your countryside, ridding farms of dog with Barn Hunt to partici- vermin, thus helping conserve pate. It is a simple process that and preserve food grains and can be done online. cutting down on disease. ing task. Barn Hunt will fill that role. As you can see, Barn Hunt also While rat catchers often used allows bitches in season to Barn Hunt is also for any breed compete if they are wearing or mix of dog who loves to pants. hunt and who can fit through an 18” wide gap between two hay In North Texas, we have a club, bales. It will test speed, agility, instinct classes and trials and surefootedness. While not throughout the cooler months specifically targeted at larger of the year. ■ dogs or dogs without a vermin hunting his- tory, Barn Hunt is all inclusive and fun for

For more information on Barn Hunt, check out the breeds such as Jack/Parson Barn Hunt Russell , they also used Association other non go-to-ground breeds such as Manchester Terriers, website: Rat Terriers, and a variety of www.barnhunt.com

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Grooming Hints

Trimming those

EYEBROWS by Pat Gandy

The problem area that I get the most requests for help involve trimming the eyebrows. Whether your giant has long wispy bangs or bushy brows resembling Groucho Marx, these basic tips will help you tame those eye- brows to show off those beautiful eyes.

1. Comb eyebrows forward, then comb down and slightly to the side. 2. Using an imaginary line from the outside corner of each eye to a spot between the stop and the

nose as reference, cut eyebrows from the cor- ner of the eye to the area between the eye and nose (for a longer eyebrow, aim closer to the nose).

The drawing shows cut- ting the eyebrows from Beautiful photo showing the hallmark schnauzer eye- the back with the points brows. Pictured is Ch. Spicerack She’s All That of the scissors away from owned by Melissa Davis. Photo by Gay Glazbrook. the eyes. This helps prevent eye injuries. 3. From the side the eyebrows should resemble a More experienced groom- visor, and not look bumpy as they come out of the ers often cut from the op- top skull. posite direction, but ex- 4. Using thinning shears or straight scissors, trim treme care should be giv- the area between the eyes. (Some people prefer en that you do not injure to do this step before making the diagonal cut of the dog’s eyes with the the eyebrows). There should be two distinct eye- points of the scissors. brows, not a fringe of bangs covering the eyes.

Editor’s Note: Have a specific grooming question? Let us know and we’ll try to answer it in an upcoming issue.

Stay Connected with SCGSC ■ Check out SCGSC’s Facebook page and join in. ■ Changed email address? Be sure to send the secretary your new address so you don’t miss out on club notices.

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While the majority of new puppy owners seem to Editor’s Note: As a breeder I’m occasionally re- recognize that one puppy is enough of a respon- quested by prospective puppy buyers to sell them two puppies at the same time. They are usually sibility for them, a certain number fall prey to one quite surprised when I tell them no. There are al- of a few common arguments about why two pup- ways exceptions to the rule, but most breeders pies might be better than one. I can rebut every don’t recommend two at a time. This article helps one of them! explain why, but also gives helpful hints to prevent problems if you already have two. Let’s take a look at the most common reasons that people say they want to adopt two puppies at the same time - and why they shouldn’t be con- Problems Associated With sidered. Adopting Two Puppies Two-pup rationale #1: “I want to get two pup- at the Same Time pies so they will have someone to play with while I’m gone all day at work.” Why experts warn against adopting two puppies It’s a good thing to recognize that your pup could at the same time - and what you can do for your use companionship during the day. However, if dogs if you did not heed the warning. you think one puppy can get into trouble when you’re not there, just think what kinds of mischief two pups can cook up when left to their own de- T here’s no denying it: a new puppy is one of vices. Better solutions might include: the world’s most wonderful things. It’s a cold, hard Adopt your new pup at a time when someone in heart that doesn’t get all mushy over puppy your family can take a week (or several) off work breath, soft pink puppy pads, and the fun of help- to stay home and help the puppy adjust gradually ing a baby dog discover his new world. So, if one to being left alone. A couple of weeks vacation puppy is wonderful, two puppies must be twice as time? Kids home for the summer? Just be sure to wonderful, right? Well, not usually. use the time wisely, so your pup can learn to hap- Most training professionals strongly recommend pily accept being alone when it’s time to go back against adopting two pups at the same time. The to work or school. biggest challenge of adopting puppy pairs is their Find a friend, neighbor, or relative who is home tendency to bond very closely with each other, much of the time and who is willing to provide often to the exclusion of a meaningful relationship daycare for your pup - and experience the joys of with their humans. They can become inseparable. having a puppy to play with during the day, with- Also, owners often underestimate the time com- out the long-term responsibilities and costs of mitment required to properly care for and train having a dog for 15-plus years. two puppies; as a result the pups often end up untrained and under-socialized. Ask your vet if she has another client with a simi- lar-age puppy, and see if the two of you can min- Don’t do it gle your pups at one of your puppy-proofed I’m the last person on earth to argue against get- homes for puppy daycare, and send the second ting a second dog, or even a third; my husband baby dog back home after work. Note the empha- and I have five. However, there are very good sis on “puppy-proofed.” Two pups can still get into reasons to think long and hard about not getting a heap of trouble, even if one of them isn’t yours. two puppies at once, whether they are siblings or not.

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Two-pup rationale #2: I have two children and Two-pup rationale #4: A second puppy will they each want their own puppy. play with the first and keep her occupied when I’m too busy to spend time with her. What a sweet idea. Just say no. Since when do the kids get to make the rules? Seriously, most Nice thought, but here’s a heads-up. If you’re too families I know have enough trouble getting their busy to give one puppy the time she needs, kids to fulfill their promise to feed, walk, and clean you’re definitely too busy for two puppies! up after one family dog. Mom ends up doing most There are great interactive dog toys on the mar- of it anyway. So now Mom gets to do double- ket that can help occupy your pup when you can’t puppy-duty? If there’s a compelling reason for play with her - and don’t think that either another them each to have a dog, consider adopting one puppy or a pen full of toys can substitute for so- puppy now, and an adult dog from a shelter or cial time with you. Puppies do take time, and it’s rescue group. Even then, I’d adopt one first and important you give that some serious thought be- give her at least a month to settle in, if not longer, fore adding a baby dog to the family. It’s fine to before adopting the second. give her playmate-time via arranged play dates If you must adopt two puppies at the same time with a friend’s healthy and compatible puppy, but for the kids, see the second half of this article. don’t think adopting a second pup is an accepta- ble substitute for your own interaction with your

puppy. Two-pup rationale #3: We want to have two dogs eventually anyway, so we might as well get them at the same time so they can grow Two-pup rationale #5: If we adopt a second up together as best friends. puppy, that’s one fewer that might be eu- thanized. Well, that’s what you might well get! When you raise two puppies together they usually do grow I won’t argue with this, except to say that in many up to be inseparable best friends, often to the det- shelters around the country today, puppies aren’t riment of the dog-human relationship. Inevitably the problem. Of course there are exceptions, but they spend far more time together than they do I’d say the majority of shelters in the United individually with you, with a likely result that they States now have no problems placing most if not become very tightly bonded to each other and all the puppies they get. It’s the adult dogs who you are only secondary in their lives. Many own- are most likely to die because of homelessness. If ers of adopted-at-the-same-time puppies ulti- you really want to save a life, adopt a grown-up mately find themselves disappointed in their rela- dog instead of a puppy, or at least adopt your tionships with their dogs, even when they are puppy now, and come back for an adult dog in a committed to keeping them for life. few months. This super-bonding also causes tremendous stress (and stress-related behavior problems) on Two-pup rationale #6: The breeder we are buy- those occasions when the dogs do have to be ing our puppy from thinks it’s best if we take separated - and sooner or later, something will two. come up that requires them to be separated: one goes to training class and the other doesn’t, you If you’re buying from a breeder who encourages want to walk one but not both, or a health-related you to purchase two puppies at once, run away problem requires one to be hospitalized or other- fast. A truly responsible breeder will, in most cas- wise kept separate. es, refuse to sell two puppies to one home, ex-

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cept on the rare occasion that a prospective buy- Train them separately. Your training programs er can prove she has the skill, knowledge, time, will be much more successful if you take the time to work with your pups individually. If you are us- ability, and monetary resources to provide an ex- ing (and I hope you are!), you’ll cellent environment for two pups at once. Some- probably find that it’s confusing and difficult to try one who tries to push two puppies on a buyer is- to click and reward one pup for doing a desired n’t a very responsible breeder, and isn’t doing her behavior when the other pup is doing an unwant- puppies, or the new owner, any favors. ed behavior. When this happens, both pups think Perhaps you’ve already adopted two puppies and they got clicked, which means you’re reinforcing are ruefully regretting your error. Or maybe you the unwanted behavior as well as the desired don’t regret it, but you realize you’ve taken on far one. Oops! Not to mention that it’s much more more of a responsibility than you realized. Per- difficult to get and keep any semblance of atten- haps you’re determined to go ahead and do it an- tion from either puppy if the other is present as a yway, despite my advice above. If you do take the distraction. bait and find yourself in double trouble, there are Training time is a perfect opportunity to give your things you can do to minimize problems and max- pups a positive association with being separated. imize your success as the owner of a puppy pair: One gets to play (train) with you and get attention, Crate them separately. Your pups are going to clicks, and yummy treats, while the other gets to have plenty of together time; they don’t need to hang out in her crate in another room, preferably sleep together too. You can certainly leave them far enough away she can’t hear you clicking, and together in their puppy-proofed space when empty her deliciously stuffed Kong. you’re gone all day, but they should be crated If there’s a second trainer in your family, that per- separately at night. You can crate them near each son can work with the second pup in another other, but this is the perfect time to start habituat- room at the same time. Eventually you can each ing them to not always being in close contact with work with them at the same time in the same their sibling. When they are comfortable in their room, and sometime in the future one person can crates close to each other, you can gradually in- have fun working with them both at the same crease distance between crates until they can be time. But that’s down the road somewhere, after crated out of sight of each other, perhaps even in they’ve both learned their good manners lessons another room. very well. You can also do the “separate crating” thing cold Play with them separately. It’s common in puppy turkey. If your children are old enough to be re- pairs for one pup to be more assertive than the sponsible for taking their pups out in the middle of other, and take the lead in puppy activities. It’s the night, start from day one with a pup crated in fine to play with them together some of the time, each kid’s room. and it’s also important to play with them separate- In any case, the puppies’ separate crates should ly, so the more assertive pup doesn’t always get be in someone’s bedroom. This is vitally im- to make the rules for the other. portant so someone hears them when they wake For example, if you always play “fetch” with the at night and have to go out. The pups also benefit two together, you’re likely to see that one pup re- from the eight hours of close contact with you, peatedly gets the toy and brings it back, while the even though you’re all sleeping. And by the way, other runs happily along behind. If you watch you can bet if one puppy wakes up to go out, the closely, you may even see the more assertive other puppy in her nearby crate will wake up, too.

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one do a little body language warning if the other For super-bonded dogs, separation becomes a tries to get the toy—a hard stare and stiffened world-class crisis, fraught with life-threatening body, perhaps. The less assertive one defers to behaviors such as anorexia (refusal to eat in the her sibling by letting go of the toy and looking other’s absence), separation anxiety (barking, away. That’s a fine and normal puppy interaction, destructive behavior, relentless pacing, and howl- but it can suppress the “softer” pup’s retrieving ing), and other stress-related behaviors, including behavior. Unless you make the effort to give her aggression. positive reinforcement for fetching toys when you Inevitably, at some time in their lives super- play with her alone, you might find it difficult to bonded dogs will have to be separated. One will get her to retrieve later on in her training. get sick, or need surgery, when the other doesn’t. • Walk and socialize them separately. Just as Most of the time, one will die before the other. I with your training sessions, you’ll need to walk know of cases where the surviving dog of a super one pup while leaving the other behind with -bonded pair has had to be euthanized after the something wonderful, or while someone else partner died, as he was too stressed by himself to walks the other one in the opposite direction be able to function. This is not a situation any lov- around the block. Walking them together with dif- ing dog owner wants to face. ferent handlers doesn’t work; the less confident Other things to consider pup will come to rely on the presence of the more confident one to be brave in the real world. Then, Behavioral considerations are the reason that when the more confident one isn’t there, the shy- most trainers recommend against adopting two er pup is more likely to be fearful. All the activities puppies at once. But there are other reasons that you would normally do with one pup, you need to have nothing to do with the dogs’ behavior. do with each pup individually. • Cost. Not surprisingly, it costs twice as much Signing up for puppy training class? Set aside for routine feeding and care for two puppies as it two nights, not one, and take them to separate does for one. But don’t forget the catastrophic classes. Going to the groomer? It’s two trips, not care costs! If one pup contracts a deadly disease one. Time for that next set of puppy shots? Make such as parvovirus, you’re on your way to the two appointments, not one. Oh okay, I’ll give you emergency clinic with two pups, not one. Sure, if a break - it doesn’t have to be every time, but one gets injured the other’s not likely to have they should go somewhere by themselves at sympathy injuries, but with two pups the chances least as often as they go together. of one getting injured in some manner double.

So, are you getting the idea of the “separate but • Clean up. Let’s not forget puppy pee and poo. equal” program? Everything you would do with One pup produces more than enough waste for one puppy you need to do with each puppy sepa- any sane human to deal with, and with two pups rately. This is to be sure they’re both getting the you naturally double the production. attention, training, and socialization experiences If that isn’t enough, consider this: You leave your they need, without the interference of the other pups in an exercise pen when you’re not home. pup, and so they’re not dependent on the pres- One pup is likely to learn to eliminate in a corner ence of other pup. Of course you can also do of the pen reasonably quickly, and will hopefully things with them together, but you must be sure avoid tromping through it. Two puppies may they are completely relaxed and comfortable about being apart.

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select two different corners of the pen as desig- sion, or a quick trip to the vet to rule out a possi- nated bathroom spots, which doubles the chanc- ble medical issue. With two pups, you have to es of poop tromping. On top of that, if the two increase management and supervision on both pups get to wrestling, as pups do, there’s a much of them, and may never know for sure which one greater likelihood of them rolling around in poo is having accidents. Or maybe it’s both! than there is if one pup is playing by herself. • Gender. Some people say if you’re going to Picture yourself coming home from a long, hard have two puppies, get a boy and a girl. Others day at work, tired, looking forward to a little lov- say get two boys. Some might specifically warn ing puppy cuddling, to find a pair of poo-covered against getting two girls, stating that two female pups in a pen plastered with the stuff from one adult dogs in the same family will fight. Others side to the other. I’m just sayin’. . . will tell you they’ve had two girl dogs at the same • Housetraining. Of course, when you’re home, time, no problem. the puppies come out of the pen to be with you. Think about it We normally recommend the umbilical cord ap- Is the extra fun of having two puppies at one proach to housetraining: at first keeping your pup time worth all the extra time, energy, cost, and on a leash or tether, or with you, under your ea- headaches? I’m warning you not to do it. I’m rec- gle eye, all the time, and going out to the desig- ommending you adopt one now, and another in nated potty spot every hour on the hour. six months to a year, when the first has bonded Now you’re tied to two puppies who want to with you, and at least completed her basic good wrestle with each other under your feet - or one’s manners training. tied to you and one to another family member. But if you decide to do it anyway, and are ready As the pups mature you lengthen the time be- to do all it takes to make it work, then you have tween potty breaks and start relaxing supervi- my sincere blessings and best wishes. But sion, when the pups demonstrate their ability to please, be honest and realistic about whether “hold it.” you and your other human family members really Oops! There’s a puddle. Which pup did it? Oh have the resources and commitment to give both look, there’s a wee puppy pile of poo under the pups what they need to ensure their lifelong lov- dining room table. Oh no! I see teeth marks on ing home with you. ■ the corner of the antique loveseat! If you have by Pat Miller, CPDT one puppy and you’re having a persistent prob- The Whole Dog Journal, www.WholeDogJournal.com lem, you clearly know who needs more supervi-

Jim and Leta Suarez’s Kenneth and Nikki Annie Richardson’s Sybil

Sisters Take Advantage of a Rare Opportunity to Play Together at Round-Up

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HAPPY ENDINGS by Kay Miller

This is the story of our Daisy (formerly known as Princess).

In October I received a message from Jane Chism letting me know that there was a three -year-old female Giant Schnauzer in need of a forever home. Although my family had been looking for a female puppy I was not sure mands attention! She loves to play with toys about a rescue dog. I knew that some of the and cuddle, I think her favorite person is my other club members had rescued dogs and husband Wade and he thinks she is pretty had wonderful stories to tell about the expe- special. rience. And now my family has our own wonderful story to tell. We thought our household was complete with one Giant Schnauzer because Boss is Steve McCurley picked her up from the vet in such an awesome dog, but now that we have Oklahoma and brought her to Fort Worth. Boss and Daisy, our family is complete. They th We met him on Friday Oct 18 to meet her are loud and run through the house playing and it was LOVE at first sight! We brought and looking to see what they can get into and her home for a sleep over to see if she and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Boss would get along and they have been in- separable. She is sweet and loveable and de- My thoughts on rescue: If you have the chance to rescue a dog DO IT because you will change the life of a dog that needs a forever home and someone to love them. And the dog that you rescue will bring you more joy and happiness than you can even imagine!

Thanks to Jane Chism, Steve McCurley and Tina Fields we now have a wonderful female Giant Schnauzer that we are so in love with. ■

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Robyn’s Hints by Robyn Elliott While I hope we never have a need for this, I think it is something you could print out and put on the fridge, just in case!

Source: American Red Cross

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dogs vary in size and function, and many are con- Part 2 in a series of helpful information for those who want to show their dog in conformation or sidered companion dogs. for spectators who want to better understand the procedure. Herding - These dogs were bred to help shepherds

Reprinted from the AKC Website and ranchers herd their . The Briard, Col- www.akc.org lie, Dog and Old English Sheep- dog are some of the breeds in this group. A Beginner's Guide to Dog Finally, the seven group winners are brought into Shows the ring where they compete for Best In Show, the highest award at a dog show. The Road to Best in Show Ribbons Dog shows are a process of elimination, with one dog being named Best in Show at the end of the Each dog that receives an award is given a ribbon show. by the judge. The color of the ribbon indicates the type of award the dog has won. Only the Best of Breed winners advance to compete in the Group competitions. Each AKC-recognized Blue - awarded for first place in any regular class. breed falls into one of seven group classifications. Also awarded to the winner of each group competi- The seven groups are Sporting, , Working, tion, usually in the form of a "rosette". Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding. Four placements are awarded in each group, but only the Red - awarded for second place in each class. Also first-place winner advances to the Best In Show awarded for second place in each group competi- competition. tion, usually in the form of a "rosette".

The Seven Groups in All-Breed Shows Yellow - awarded for third place in each class. Also awarded for third place in each group competition, Sporting - These dogs were bred to hunt game birds usually in the form of a "rosette". both on land and in the water. The breeds in this group include Pointers, Retrievers, Setters and White - awarded for fourth place in each class. Also Spaniels. awarded for fourth place of each group competition, usually in the form of a "rosette". - These breeds were bred for hunting other game by sight or scent. These breeds include such Purple - awarded to the winners of the Winners dogs as Beagles, Bassets, and Grey- Dog and Winners Bitch classes. Since these are the hounds. classes in which points are earned, these ribbons are highly coveted. Working - These dogs were bred to pull carts, guard property and perform search and rescue ser- Purple and White - awarded to the Reserve Win- vices. Among the breeds in this group are the Akita, ners; that is, the runners-up to the winner of the , Doberman and St. Bernard. Winners Dog and Winners Bitch classes.

Terrier - This group includes breeds such as the Blue and White - awarded to the dog that wins Airedale, Cairn Terrier and Scottish Terrier. Terri- Best of Winners; that is, the better of the Winners ers were bred to rid property of vermin such as rats. Dog and Winners Bitch winners.

Toy - These dogs were bred to be household com- Purple and - awarded to the dog judged "Best panions. This group includes little dogs such as the of Breed" in each breed competition. This is highly Chihuahua, Maltese, Pomeranian and . coveted because it allows advancement to the Group competition. Non-Sporting - This diverse group includes the Chow Chow, , and . These Red and White - awarded to the Best of Opposite

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Sex. This means the best dog of the breed that is to every member of your family. You will make the opposite sex of the Best of Breed winner. many friends in the sport, and will enjoy your dog and your new hobby for many years to come. Red, White and Blue - only one of these is awarded, at the end of each show. It is given to Junior Showmanship the ultimate award winner, the Best In Show. The AKC offers children 9 to 18 years of age the How Do I Get Started Showing My Dog? opportunity to compete with others their own age at various AKC events. Juniors competing in con- The best place to start is by joining a local kennel formation events are judged on how they present club, whether an all-breed kennel club or a breed- their dogs. specific specialty club. A listing of clubs by state can be found on our Club Search page or through Tips for the First-Time Exhibitor our customer service department by calling (919) 233-9767. • Make sure your dog is registered with the AKC. Local clubs will have information on training • Be sure your dog is current on all inoculations. classes for the show ring, and for obedience and agility classes. Even if the show ring is not your • Learn the proper techniques for grooming and ultimate goal, the relationship that training forms for presenting your dog in the ring. between you and your dog will be very rewarding to you both. Local clubs also have "Matches" • Join your breed's Parent Club, or a Local Spe- where you and your dog can test your skill in the cialty and/or All-Breed club in your area. ring. • Become familiar with the AKC rules and reg-

ulations for dog shows. Handling your dog is an exceptional and enjoya- ble experience. From the grooming table to the • Attend some dog shows to observe your breed show ring, you and your dog will develop a bond. being judged and how others present your While training classes offer the best hands-on way breed. Get a Judging Program at the show to to practice for the show ring, attending shows and find out ring number and judging time. observing your breed is also a great way to gain • Use the knowledge of your breeder. understanding of what judges and other competi- tors do. • Don't be afraid to ask questions.

If you do not wish to handle your dog yourself, or  Attend handling classes with your dog. have a friend or family member do it, you may contact a professional handler who charges a fee Tips for the First-Time Spectator for showing your dog. • If the grooming area is open to spectators, vis- You're on your way! You are entering a sport that it it and talk with professional groomers to get will bring many hours of enjoyment and education tips on keeping your dog looking his best.

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• However tempting, do not pet a dog without Gait - The way a dog moves, movement is a good indicator of structure and condition. asking for permission first. The dog may have just been groomed in preparation for being Groom - To brush, comb, trim or otherwise make judged. a dog's coat neat.

• At each dog show, you will find vendors and Handler - A person or agent who takes a dog into the show ring or who works the dog at a field trial information booths. Many club booths offer or other performance event. helpful information to the general public. Heel - A command to a dog to keep close beside • Wear comfortable shoes - you'll be doing a lot its handler. of walking. Unless you bring a chair or arrive early, be prepared to stand most of the time, as Match Show - A usually informal dog show at which no championship points are awarded. seating is usually limited. Miscellaneous Class - Transitional class for • If you are considering getting a purebred dog, breeds attempting to advance to full AKC recogni- talk to the breeders and exhibitors - they are tion. experts in their breeds Pedigree - The written record of a dog's family  If you bring a baby stroller to a dog show, be tree of three or more generations.

careful that you do not run over any dog's tail, Points - Credits earned toward a championship. and that your child does not grab or poke the dogs it can reach. Avoid having them near ring Soundness - Mental and physical well-being. entrances, which are especially crowded. Stacking - Posing the dog's legs and body to create Some shows prohibit baby strollers. a pleasing picture. ■

Dog Show Terms

Angulation - Angles created by bones meeting at their joints.

Baiting - Using liver or some treat to get the dog's attention and have him look alert.

Bench Show - A dog show at which the dogs are kept on assigned benches when not being shown in competition, so they can be viewed and discussed by attendees, exhibitors and breeders.

Exhibitor - A person who brings a dog to a dog show and shows it in the appropriate class.

Fancier - A person who is especially interested, and usually active, in some phase of the sport of purebred dogs.

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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 fu- ture issues. Don’t miss an opportunity to honor your special giant.

Miss Daisy Mae

Owner: Jan Wall

This my Pepper-and-Salt Giant, Miss Daisy Mae. She is 9-1/2 years young. She still acts like a 2 year-old and gets around quite well considering she had ACL surgery a little over a year ago. That was a very trying time having to walk her on leash for months and make her understand that she had to "take it easy". She is now back to her favorite pas- time of chasing squirrels in the backyard with adopted brother, Barney. She also keeps watch as he patrols the yard for other intruders such as armadillos and possums. He does the heavy duty running and she provides the "Big Girl" backup.

I did discover one thing when she was injured that has been a lifesaver for me. It is a harness to use that assists in getting her in and out of my SUV. It is called the "Help Em Up" Harness and it works great!

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SENIOR GIANTS

CH. BRIGHTON’S PATRIOT “Otto” Brighton’s Lethal Weapon X CH. Brighton’s Mardi Gras Parade Owned by: Chris & Holly Reed & Pat Gandy Bred by: Pat Gandy

Otto came to live with us not because we really needed another giant, but rather for socializa- tion while his breeder, Pat Gandy, would be looking for the perfect home for him. Eventually, we found a nice couple. But a week and a few shredded household items later, they decided that it wasn’t going to work. Who knows what they were expecting – he was a four-month-old puppy after all. Nevertheless, we were very glad to have him back. We considered other potential homes for him but, strangely enough, none of them seemed to satisfy all our requirements, the list of which was growing longer by the day.

Otto has enriched our lives in so many ways. He was our first special, our first dog to travel with a handler, our first dog to go to Westminster, our first to quality for Eukanuba, and our first Top Ten giant. He has also touched the lives of others as a therapy dog.

At almost 13 years-old, Otto spends his days holding down his dog bed in front of the TV while monitoring all the activities of our other giants and the comings and goings of several cats around our house. Otto is a wonderful dog, and we are very lucky that he chose us.

Chris & Holly Reed

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GSCA 2013 Louisiana being represented. Though not as large an entry of giants as we had hoped for, the Southern Regional Specialty quality of the dogs was top notch. Mary Jones by Pat Gandy and Steve Fox’s class dog Onyxstar’s Black Fa- lon won the breed from the classes on Friday Giant fanciers from various parts of the country and Saturday, finishing his championship and on gathered in Monroe, Louisiana for the Giant to a Group 1 on Saturday. He “moved up” on Schnauzer Club of America’s Southern Region- Sunday, and added a Group 3 to his resume. On al Specialty on August 31, 2013. This show Monday, the breed was won by Judi Payne and was held in conjunction with the Cottonland Greg Reyna’s GCH. Skansen’s Harvard, han- Cluster of four all-breed dog shows hosted by dled by Greg. the Bayou Kennel Club and Vicksburg Kennel Club. In addition to the Specialty show, three The Regional Specialty was judged by Douglas GSCA supported-entry shows were held during Holloway. His winners are listed below: the 4-day cluster. Best of Breed: Onyxstar’s Black Falcon, (D), Mary The SCGSC supported these shows with a gen- Jones and Steve Fox erous donation which sponsored many of the Best of Opposite Sex: CH. Ingebar’s Sadie Oh What lovely prizes that were given during the cluster. A Lady, (B), Holly & Chris Reed & Maryann Bis- The GSCA also donated trophies and beautiful, ceglia large rosette ribbons with a giant headstudy de- Select Dog: CH. Cadbury’s High on Zander Moun- sign. The exhibitors expressed their apprecia- tain RN CA, (D), Melissa Davis tion for the nice prizes. Without the help of do- nors such as the SCGSC, GSCA and various Select Bitch: GCH. Spicerack She’s All That RN, individuals, we would not be able to provide (B), Melissa Davis such nice trophies. Best of Winners: Onyxstar’s Black Falcon, (D), Mary Jones & Steve Fox A dinner was held at the Warehouse No. 1 Res- Winners Dog: Onyxstar’s Black Falcon, (D), Mary taurant on Friday evening. Located in an old Jones & Steve Fox cotton warehouse, the restaurant overlooks the scenic Ouachita River. Giant fanciers enjoyed Reserve Winners Dog: Ingebar’s Goodfella, (D), Maryann Bisceglia the live piano music while they dined. The group enjoyed the food as well as the atmos- Winners Bitch: Ingebar’s Sweet Magnolia, (B), Lin- phere. The hushpuppies were declared to be da Waltman, Holly & Chris Reed “the best I’ve ever had” by many. The relaxed Reserve Winners Bitch: Sonnenschein Verano, (B), atmosphere made visiting with old and new Kathy Heschke, Judi Boston & Greg Reyna friends enjoyable. The next time a specialty is held in your area, I Giants and/or owners from across the country hope you’ll plan to attend. It’s important to sup- were in attendance, with the states of Pennsyl- port your breed club’s events and you can learn vania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Florida, New a lot about our breed from some of the most Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, and knowledgeable and experienced people.

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Southern Regional Specialty Weekend

GSCA Supported Entry Friday, August 30, 2013 WINNERS BITCH & BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Judge: Clay Coady

GSCA Supported Entry Monday, September 2, 2013 RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Judge: Col. J. B. Purkhiser

Owners: Chris & Holly Reed and Linda Waltman

Breeder: Maryann Bisceglia

Handled by: Alfonso Escobedo Ingebar’s Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler “Hannah”

GSCA Supported Entry Friday, August 30, 2013 RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Judge: Clay Coady

Southern Regional Specialty Saturday, August 31, 2013 BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Rita Holloway WINNERS BITCH Judge: Douglas Holloway

GSCA Supported Entry Monday, September 2, 2013 RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Judge: Col. J. B. Purkhiser

Owners: Linda Waltman, Chris & Holly Reed

Breeder: Maryann Bisceglia Ingebar’s Sweet Magnolia

Handled by: “Lola” Linda Waltman

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Southern Regional Specialty Weekend

Southern Regional Specialty Saturday, August 31, 2013 BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Judge: Douglas Holloway

GSCA Supported Entry Shows Friday, August 30, 2013 SELECT BITCH Judge: Clay Coady

Sunday, September 1, 2013 BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Judge: Larry Kereluke

Monday, September 2, 2013 SELECT BITCH Judge: Col. J. B. Purkhiser

Owners: Chris & Holly Reed and Maryann Bisceglia

Breeder: Ingebar’s Sadie Oh What A Lady Maryann Bisceglia

“Sadie” Handled by: Alfonso Escobedo

Southern Regional Specialty Saturday, August 31, 2013 RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Judge: Douglas Holloway

GSCA Supported Entry Sunday, September 2, 2013 WINNERS BITCH BEST OF WINNERS Judge: Larry Kereluke

Breeders/Owners: Kathy Heschke, Judi Boston & Greg Reyna

Handled by: Kathy Heschke Sonnenschein Verano “Brooke”

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SCGSC SHOW RESULTS

New Champion

Mississippi State Kennel Club Jackson, Mississippi September 15, 2013

WINNERS BITCH

Judge: Cindy Meyer

Owners: Pat Gandy & Leta Whittington

Breeder: Holly & Chris Reed & Pat Gandy

Handled by: CH. Brighton’s Walk This Way Linda Waltman “Stevie”

Mississippi State Kennel Club Jackson, Mississippi September 15, 2013 BEST OF WINNERS Judge: Cindy Meyer

Trinity Valley Kennel Club Dallas, Texas December 6, 2013 BEST OF WINNERS/OPPOSITE SEX Judge: Charles Olvis

Texas Kennel Club Dallas, Texas December 8, 2013 BEST OF WINNERS/OPPOSITE SEX Judge: Lee Whittier

Owners: Pat Gandy & Leta Whittington

Breeder: Leta Whittington & Pat Gandy

Handled by: Brighton’s Xpect the Unexpected Sierra Ward “Spencer”

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Cooking For Giants

FISH FUDGE This tasty dog treat is a favorite of my doggie friends’ dogs. It can be made with either tuna or salmon and is great for training treats, show bait, or just for anytime goodies. Submitted by Pat Gandy

Ingredients: 2 6-oz. cans tuna (or one 15-oz. can salmon, deboned) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1-1/2 cups flour (can use whole wheat or regular) 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon garlic powder

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Do not drain the liquid from the tuna or salmon. 3. Mix all ingredients together with an electric mixer until well- blended. 4. Grease 9”x13” cake pan. Add mixture to pan; it will be rather stiff. 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Image by talented caricature artist Mike McCartney. For this and other 6. Remove from oven and let cool completely. giant schnauzer art items, visit his website: 7. Cut into narrow strips, then cut strips into small cubes.. www.mccartneysdogs.com 8. Refrigerate or freeze. Got a favorite recipe for your giant that you’d like to share? Send it in!

Welcome New SCGSC Members!

Khanh Dao Kenneth & Nikki Richardson

Doug & Betsy Defrancisco Peggy Shofner Janice Gientkie Jim & Leta Suarez Richard & Kim Loeffler Kathy Young Susan Mizzell & Joe Freeman

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Wish our mom was as organized as she seems to be. I’ve been talking to Daphne and the minis about Christ- JACK’s mas this year. We all know exactly what we want. I’ll be the spokesman for all four of us and get mom to write a CORNER letter to Santa for us all. The holidays were great for all of us this year. We got to meet our new cousins. Roxie is a six month old Border Our family had the best time at the Round-Up out at collie mix and Poppy is a lab. They both like to play. We Southfork last month. Daphne and I had a great time, had 22 people here and 7 dogs. They all stayed here for seeing some old friends and making some new ones. 16 days. Mom looked like she was having a nervous There were seven babies out there, and one found her breakdown by day 10. Personally I thought it was fun fun new forever home just the night before. It was so sweet, fun. kinda brought a tear to my eye. Mommy wants to write a book of short stories called “A We sure fixed mom’s wagon though. She spent a lot of Giant Book of Love” If you are interested in sharing a time making us costumes, but we refused to wear them story and or photos you can e mail me at at the last minute. I know she was disappointed in us, [email protected] and I’ll let her know. Heartwarm- but it was really embarrassing, especially if you saw ing, funny, anything to do with your giant or one you what other moms came up with for their fur kids. What a know. You do not have to be a writer, just send in your creative bunch of giant lovers. Maybe if mom does story and we have editors to help you out. something cool, we’ll wear ours next year. No promises Well, its naptime now, I really hope everyone has a fan- though, I just refuse to wear anything that doesn’t cap- tastic Giant New Year. ture the real me.

Now Aunt Jane Chism is already planning the spring event and shopping for raffle prizes for next October. Ed.’s Note: Jack is assisted by his mom, Carol Brosowske.

Meet Madam Meg

When Meg came to me at age 9, she had a few problems, one of which was: How to play with toys. But she is learning. She's not quite as "needy" as she was when she first came a couple of years ago, but I think the other dogs have helped make her feel at home. She's doing well and I'm glad she's here with me. Jan Kennedy

Is this a toy? It makes really weird sounds if I smack it with my paw.

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MEMORIAL

Paragon A Team Effort "Timmy"

August 15, 2000 — September 16, 2013

Tim was from my first home-bred litter. Although not destined to be a star in the show ring, he was a wonderful companion and company for my brother Jack and myself. As long as he was around, I was not alone. I never thought I would miss his bark (and he was definitely a barker), but, I do.

No matter the length of time we have them, it is not long enough. I will always be grate- ful for the 13 happy years he gave us.

We love you and miss you T-Bo. Leta Whittington Breeder/Owner

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MEMORIAL

Maggie Whicker May 16, 1996 — June 25, 2009 July 24, 1996 — May 11, 2009

I hope you don't mind my adding a couple of pictures of my only GSD, Whicker, with Maggie’s memorial. As you can see from the dates, they passed over the Rainbow Bridge 6 weeks apart. It was very hard for me to loose 2 oldsters so close together. They were wonderful dogs and even after all these years I miss them. Jan Kennedy

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MEMORIALSMEMORIAL

Robyn Elliott

My, What Big Ears You Have! The Better to Hear You With!

Sybil belongs to new members Kenneth & Nikki Richardson.

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TOE IN GIANT SCHNAUZERS Editor’s Note: It's been a couple of years since Enid Lagree’s article about toe cancer appeared in The Hotline, and we feel it is important to publish it again to inform new members about this health problem, what symptoms to look for, and treatment plan. This article arms the giant owner with facts to help deal with toe cancer, should the need arise.

At that point the vet finally breaks down and amputates the toe, but only as a last resort. Save the Toe — Amazingly, once the toe is gone, the dog is out of pain and stops limping even while the stitch- Lose the Dog! es are still in place.

by Enid Lagree Finally and sadly people write to tell me that the weeks of antibiotic therapy gave the cancer In the September 2003 issue of The Giant a chance to metastasize to the lung, the sinus, Hotline there was an article entitled Changes in etc. And from there, it progresses very rapidly. the Toes or Nails of Giant Schnauzers as well Over the past six years I have heard so many as a request for information from owners of Gi- toe stories with sad and avoidable endings that ant Schnauzers that have experienced toe and/ my advice has become pretty blunt: or nail problems. In the December 2004 Hotline there was a Clinical Report entitled Multiple Save the Toe and Lose the Dog or Lose the Digital Squamous-cell Carcinomas in 2 Dogs, Toe and Save the Dog. one of which was a Giant Schnauzer. Advice For You and Your Vet: Those articles and the request for infor- 1. If your Giant starts limping and a single toe is mation continue to elicite a steady response involved and that toe is hot, swollen, painful from Giant Schnauzer owners in the U.S.and and/or the nail is misshapen, broken or empty— around the world because of our club’s website. chances are good that it is squamous cell carci- Most people write because their seven to noma. nine year-old black Giant Schnauzer is limping 2. Before your vet starts antibiotic therapy, IN- due to a toenail or nail bed problem. If the nail SIST he do a radiograph. is the culprit, it is usually cracked, deviated, 3. If the radiograph reveals soft tissue swelling elongated, hollow or missing all together. An and bone lysis, don’t mess around. Amputate infection of the nail bed is more difficult to es- the toe. Your Giant will never miss it. tablish and may show up only on an x-ray. In either case the dog is limping and the toe is 4. If your vet doesn’t have a practice that in- painful to touch. cludes a large number of Giant Schnauzers, and he or she isn’t familiar with the toe prob- The typical veterinarian is or has been treat- lems in our breed, give him copies of the two ing the toe with antibiotics, often for weeks, articles that appeared in the September even several months. When the veterinarian ‘03Hotline and the December ’04 Hotline. If you finally decides that the antibiotics aren’t work- don’t have copies of those issues you can ing, he or she does a biopsy, which is positive download both articles off of our club’s website. for squamous cell carcinoma. continued

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Toes Don’t Make the Dog thology come back with “clear margins” there is a good chance that it may never reoccur. There is a documented case of a Giant, whelped in 1981, who lost her first toe in 1987. By Two or More toes – Symmetrical Lupoid Ony- 1991, she had lost all but two toes. She had no chodystrophy trouble walking and was much happier without the painful toes. I have received numerous reports of Cases where two or more toes at a time are Giants losing four or five toes between the ages of involved are the exception and normally indicate 7 and 12 and they did not miss their toes in the an aggressive nail bed infection rather than can- slightest. cer. In veterinary literature the condition is referred to as Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy or The Giant Schnauzer is Not Alone SLO. Again this disease is not limited to Giant Schnauzers. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is not limited to black Giant Schnauzers. Many black, large SLO is an autoimmune disease of dogs, which breeds of dogs appear to be predisposed. The Na- can cause severe nail problems in otherwise ap- tional Genome Research Institute, NIH is re- parently healthy dogs. It is characterized by nail searching the genetic susceptibility to SCC of the problems on more than one paw—eventually all digit of breeds with black coats such as the Giant the nails on all four paws may be involved. Other Schnauzer, black Standard Poodle, and the black symptoms may include: receding quicks, second- Labrador Retriever. ary infection (often with a strong smell), nail split- ting (usually down the back of the nail), pain, dis- SCC is Not Limited to a Certain Line of Giant torted/twisted nail and lameness. Schnauzer In the past year I have had reports from three Gi- All too often Giant owners want to blame a par- ant owners whose dogs had been diagnosed with ticular breeder or line of Giant Schnauzer. There is SLO. In two cases all of the nails were involved even a website that lists “Known Producers of Toe which made walking extremely painful. Their vets Cancer” which is absolutely outrageous and rather were and had been treating the dogs with essen- ridiculous. Giant owners from all over the world tial fatty acid (EFA) supplements and antibiotics. contact me and I doubt if any “line” is SCC free. Back in the March 2006 issue of The Giant Malignant Hotline, Pam Foster wrote an article about their Giant Goliath who suffered from SLO. To summa- Unfortunately toe problems are not limited to rize: Pam’s vet, Dr. Harold Krug, finally declawed Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Malignant Goliath as you would a cat. Goliath never missed between toes and on toes are not as common as the nails and lived another six pain free years. SCC but still occur. These are very serious and recurrence or spread of the tumor to other tissues Many vets hesitate to remove a toe, so you can is very likely. The best treatment for any melano- imagine their aversion and resistance to declawing ma is still considered to be radical (aggressive) a dog. My advice to owners of Giants suffering surgical excision. Speed is of the utmost im- from SLO, which isn’t responding to antibiotics portance because melanomas are and fatty acid supplements, “Have your vet call Dr. Krug in Dallas.” His phone number is 972/931- fast growing. The good news is, (if that’s possible) 9206 and email address: [email protected]. if the toe or lump is removed quickly and the pa- continued

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Editor’s Note: Below is an excellent descrip- terioration of bone) is evident on X-rays tion of Squamous Cell Carcinoma. about 80% of the time. Amputation of the dig- it is necessary to prevent SCC from spread- ing to adjacent lymph nodes and major or- Nail-Bed Squamous Cell Carcinoma gans. Average age at the onset of SCC is (SCC) nine, but Standard as young as four by Lynn Wilkes (Standard Poodle breeder) have been reported.

Digital SCC is a malignant tumor that origi- Diagnosis is confirmed by histopathology of nates in the nail-bed epithelium. Most dogs the affected digit.” with SCC of the digit are examined because of a sore toe. Limping, swelling, bleeding/ A suspicious nail can be misshapen, bro- discharge, ulceration, and breaking or split- ken or empty. The nails in this photo is a ting of nails are also common complaints. classic example of SCC affected toes. SCC tumors in many dogs were preceded by chronic nail-bed infections.

Black, large breed dogs such as Labrador Retrievers, Giant Schnauzers and Standard Poodles appear to be predisposed. In these breeds, multiple digits may be involved over a course of two to four years.

Each toe affected is a primary tumor, and not metastases from another digit.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the digit is lo- cally aggressive, and “lysis” (erosion and de-

Just a Reminder . . .

SCGSC 2014 Membership Dues Are Now Due

Be sure to send in your payment to Scott Turnbull, SCGSC Treasurer 550 Talia Circle Fairview, TX 75069-6834

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SCGSC Fall Round-Up 2013

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SCGSC Fall Round-Up 2013

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SCGSC Fall Round-Up 2013

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SCGSC Fall Round-Up Costume Parade

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SCGSC Fall Round-Up Costume Parade

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SCGSC Fall Round Up Costume Parade

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SCGSC Fall Round-Up 2013

Round-Up’s Youngest Giants

This boisterous group of puppies, all under six months of age, enjoyed their alligator squeaker toys.

Round-Up’s Oldest Giant

At age 13-1/2, Stone and Stacey Thompson’s G Force was the most mature giant in attendance.

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South Central Giant Schnauzer Club Officers President...... Jean Erath Vice President...... Pat Gandy Treasurer & Membership Chairman ...... Scott Turnbull Secretary...... Jane Chism

Board Members Bill Ameser ● Judi Boston Brian Ernest ● Tina Fields ● Leta Whittington

Website www.giantschnauzerclub.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 — Membership Application —

Name (or Names): ______Mailing Address: ______

City/State/Zip): ______

Phone:______

Giants in the family Call Names:______

Area of Interest: ___Conformation ___Obedience ___Agility ___Rescue ___Proud Owner (Check one or more): ___Breed Fancier ___Other ______

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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