The Giant Hotline • Quarterly Newsletter of the South Central Giant Club • Volumn IV, Issue No. 3 • September 2006• 20 Giants Confiscated in West Virginia: Editor’s Notes A Rescue Odyssey by Deb Zygula The Summer of the Labrador ummer 2006 brought a wave of Labrador puppies past our beach house on their way to the ocean Swith their proud owners every morning. The Labs definitely outnumbered all the other purebred and even the mixed-breeds, which we singled out in 2005 as the Official Breed of the Summer. Amazing how a certain breed becomes the rage in a given year. It is understandable when Walt Disney Jazz, one of the WV 20, before and after her makeover. makes a movie starring 101 Dalmatians but why were the Mixed-Breeds so n April 11, 2006 Maryann Bisceglia notified me that information and popular last year and the Labradoodles reports were circulating on various web sites regarding 20 Giants confiscated the year before? Well no matter— on or about April 3, 2006 by a County Animal Control Office in West Labradors make great family pets. I Virginia. I accessed the articles reported in the local paper. The breeder was a O recommend them to most people who show acquaintance of ours from the early 1990’s but we had not been in contact ask me about Giant . It in 10 years. Maryann said the Giant rescue groups were very upset and vocal but takes a special family to raise, educate apparently having difficulty in their approach and handling of a crisis of this nature. and care for a Giant Puppy. Our breed She asked if I would intervene. The mission wassimple : get the dogs released by the is not for everyone. breeder and away from Animal Control. One Haircut Suits All! I obtained a telephone number for the address given in the newspaper accounts; t was obvious this summer that reached an unidentified answering machine; left my name, phone numbers, offers the groomers in the Washington/ of assistance and request for a return call. Surprisingly, the breeder (owner of the Baltimore/Philadelphia area dogs) returned my call within 24 hours. After a difficult and emotional discussion, (maybe all across the country) have the breeder agreed to release all 20 Giants to Maryann and myself to coordinate I simplified their lives by standardizing placements with the help of the GSCA and Giant rescue organizations. There were the multitude of doggie hairstyles. All concerns and reservations as the majority of the 20 Giants were from 5 to 12 years the fluffy and longhaired breeds of dogs old and, as such, more difficult to place. I stated we would “do our best” but could were wearing the same doo: clippered not rule out the possibility of some of the dogs being put down. body and legs with hair left on the tail My next call was to the breeder’s attorney to obtain his approval and support in our and head. At least 50% of the Goldens proposed efforts. The attorney approached the County Prosecutor and the Sheriff ’s were dressed this way, not to mention Department to enlist their cooperation. I was then given the names of the Deputy in Miniature Schnauzers, Bouviers, charge of the case and the director of Animal Control. We proposed having the dogs Collies, and Setters. I even saw a released to the GSCA to relieve the County of the burden of housing them until the clippered, long-haired . criminal case was resolved (this was mid-April and the first hearing was scheduled How hard can it be to comb out a for July). Neither Animal Control nor the Sheriff ’s Department were cooperative at Dachshund? The owners all say their first and several calls had to be made, but ultimately the Prosecutor’s office approved clippered dogs are happier because the release. To avoid confusion, I was designated as the party to coordinate activities they’re cooler and easier to take care because the county offices were receiving many calls from various individuals and of—less vacuuming per chance?. That . rescue representatives may be, but they sure look funny. Continued on page 4 Continued on page 3 Page 1 • Volume IV, Issue #3 Robyn’s Hints! What Kind of WORK Does Your Giant do?

n the last issue of the Hotline, I asked if you would please send me emails about the work your Giants do. Our Giants can do obedience, tracking, rally, herding, , therapy work, and Iconformation. What does A Giant Working have to do with helpful hints, you might ask yourself? Well…if Giants are doing things outside of the home, they are sure to call attention to our breed. If someone notices, gets to know you and your dog, they might turn out to be a GREAT Giant home! I know there are many more Giants working out there, doing a variety of jobs, but this is what I have to share: Joe and Anne West’s Giants, Chief and Chance, take turns chaperoning Joe while he is hauling things in his 18 Wheeler. I am certain that they are steadfast at the task at hand, and keep Joe going on the long trips. Six month-old Justice is learning to run Greg Reyna’s grooming shop. He is more than happy to supervise the bathers from his top-row crate. The 2005 National Specialty Winner, Slate, is a for his owner. In the Volume 41, Issue 1 edition of Giant Steps Rita Miscke shared how Slate helps her get around and is truly a working dog at home. Jordan, Haje and Lucy rule the roost at the boarding kennel that Rick and Kathy Heschke own. Isabella rules the Fosters’ roost with the help of her dad Randy. Right from the get-go she convinced him that her assistance is required when he runs errands! Diablo Michener is in the child-sitting business. When Judi Boston was directing a local children’s play, Diablo came along to rehearsals and entertained the kids. Diablo has joined Judi at several plays and from what I hear, he is quite the critic! He does not like the villain scenes, and barks at the bad guy from the front row. IF SCOUT CAN READ…YOU CAN READ! Photo by Robyn My own Scout is quite the workaholic! I teach at a low socioeconomic high school in the suburbs of Dallas. Last year, the school library did a huge literacy campaign featuring these words, “IF SCOUT CAN READ…YOU CAN READ!” I had taken a picture of the big guy reading a history book. They made posters and put them all over the building. Scout became quite famous at my school. One afternoon, the principal invited Scout to come to the school library when a famous poet came to read to the kids. Scout was quite the ambassador for our breed. Only a handful of students came, but to this day, kids I don’t have in class come by and ask when Scout will be coming to school again. The reading teachers loved the gimmick and soon, everyone was taking pictures of themselves reading with their pets. Scout has made several repeat visits to campus, and each and every time, I have been able to get him to hold still long enough to “read” a book. Other Hints: Michelle Smith has found magic with Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser! It seems to get Giant nose grime off with the swipe of the hand! Thanks Michelle, we can always use a new trick for company cleaning. Back to those Fancy Pants: I noticed in a recent catalog from Pet Edge, they were selling disposable doggie diapers with tail holes pre-cut. I thought they might come in handy for someone who is traveling and doesn’t have easy access to a washing machine. Disposable seems to be best when you are traveling! Next Time: More Useful dog tricks! Please send in your hints, tricks, or story ideas. You can email me at: Ilovegiants.com. I would love to hear from you! Robyn

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Open Membership Message, Matt mentioned that the Giant Schnauzer Rescue. Carolyn Janak ccording to our membership club collected $230 in donations at promptly responded with a Thank You chairman, Scott Turnbull, as the Spring Fling, one half of which note to the membership: of August 2006 the South would be donated to Giant Rescue. Dear SCGS Club Members, Central Giant Schnauzer Club has 90 I support donations to rescue A Thank you for your generous donation memberships in 20 states. Isn’t that 100%, providing we are donating to HT-Z. ($115 check #1036 dated remarkable? We have come such a long to a reputable organization. My 6/27/01). I appreciate your remembering way from that first meeting in March of question is: to which rescue Giant Schnauzers in need. 2003 when 19 Giant Schnauzer fanciers organization does the club donate? Sincerely, got together to celebrate Kamil’s 10th “Probably this wouldn’t have birthday, in Cranfills Gap, Texas. Carolyn Janak caught my attention except that President/Treasurer HT-Z We decided at that first meeting that our last August I purchased some GS club would never be exclusive. Everyone Rescue Rascals calendars from a Koni’s question about the legitimacy of with an interest in the breed would be lady who advertised on the GSCA rescue organizations prompted me to eligible to join. In fact our Membership National Specialty website claiming include an article about the history of Application states: “No matter where she was involved with rescue. She Giant Schnauzer Rescue in this issue. you live, you are invited to join!” The didn’t produce the calendars and The subject should be of grave concern South Central Giant Schnauzer Club it was quite an ordeal. Initially, I to all of us. is all about Education, Sportsmanship thought she was with HT-Z Giant Giant Celebration Tees Delivered! and Fun. Let us never forget that. Schnauzer Rescue but when I talked ccording to Robyn Elliot, the Giant Schnauzer Rescue to Carolyn Janak, she assured me sale of the Giant Celebration the person selling the calendars Tees was a great success. All he horrifying tale of the 20 Giant was not connected to HT-Z at all. the orders that were placed have been Schnauzers in West Virginia Anyway, after talking to Carolyn, A delivered. If for some reason there was that circulated on the Internet I’ve become more wary of rescue a foul up and you haven’t received your in March captured the attention of T organizations. In my limited T-Shirt please contact Robyn. Giant Schnauzer fanciers across the experience, some rescue groups just country. Deb Zygula’s first hand report Special thanks to Robyn for handling don’t appear to be as reputable as the sale of the shirts for the club! appears on the front page. My thanks to HT-Z. And Carolyn is a member Deb for sharing it with us and to all the of South Central so I hope we JR’s Southfork Ranch people involved in the rescue of those support HT-Z.” ummer 2006 is history, fall is in poor dogs. the air and our Fourth Annual oni is right! We should be Giant Fall Round-up at Southfork Giant Schnauzer Rescue came to my wary of the multitude of rescue is just around the corner. This year it attention again in July in a Letter to the organizations that appear on the S includes a Grooming Demonstration Editor from Koni Vahdat: Internet. If you enter Giant Schnauzer K by Miss Michelle, a barbecue lunch at “Once again, I was enthralled with Rescue into Google, you’ll come up with the world’s most famous ranch, a short the Hotline...and the pictures were 257,000 possible sites—some of which Annual Meeting, special entertainment so nice and seemed to capture the are legitimate and many others probably that will bring the house down (I fun of the Giant Spring Fling...what not. guarantee), the ever popular Giant a bunch of good photographers we To answer Koni’s original question Costume Parade and another fabulous have in our club. regarding the club’s donation to Giant raffle. A Giant Thank You to Jane Chism “I do have one question though. In Rescue, our treasurer Scott Turnbull did for all of her planning, organizing, E- the Hotline on page 21, President’s send a check for $115 dollars to HT-Z Bay shopping and hard work! We’re all looking forward to October 21st! ESL

Letter to the Editor ust a short note to tell you how much I appreciate the Giant Hotline. It is always delightful to receive, especially because of all the photos of the darling Giants that look like my beloved Big Mac. I am Ginny Maese’s friend and she not only teaches me something new about our beloved breed every time Mac needs a haircut, but she Jis also an inspiration in all matters. Anyway, keep those pictures and wonderful pieces of information coming about Giants in your newsletters. And the grammar is just perfect; this is from a former English teacher! Sincerely, Barbara Friedman

Page 3 • Volume IV, Issue #3 WV Giants by Deb Z. Continued from Page 1 I contacted HT-Z Giant Schnauzer After the breeder departed, Jane Elias At this point HT-Z took responsibility Rescue and asked if we could use their and friend Maripat Luntz arrived to give for the remaining dogs and that was the owner release and adoption forms. We the 14 dogs present a cursory physical end of my involvement with this rescue discussed the situation and I suggested exam and draw blood for heartworm effort. HT-Z immediately start coordinating checks. All dogs were lacking medical In retrospect it was a very educational temporary and permanent placement records and needed all their vaccinations experience, also dirty, disgusting, efforts so that we had somewhere to put and treatment for parasites. Pat Malan frustrating, and immensely sorrowful. these dogs once they were released to us. joined us for grooming on Saturday My thoughts.... HT-Z indicated they would work with and when she returned on Sunday she other rescue groups to handle the large brought another friend, Gary, to provide Breeders should, more routinely, use number of dogs but were not optimistic an extra pair of hands. Kat Brooks also spay/neuter and limited registrations. because of the advanced age of many of joined us on Sunday. Barbara Crisafulli Breeders cannot be too stringent in their the dogs. was another stalwart who worked requirements for placing dogs, as they n April 26, the signed releases tirelessly. should carry an obligation and some were sent to the Prosecutor’s Overall we were very pleased to see accountability for the future generations office with copy to me via that although the dogs were grossly their dogs may produce. Oemail. At the time of release, 14 Giants ungroomed, filthy, and suffering from a People thinking about breeding a litter were at Animal Control and, because of variety of complaints (infected eyes, ears, should consider seriously whether they overcrowding, the Sheriff ’s Department bad nails, etc.), they were mostly amiable, have the facilities, financial means, had placed six in three different foster agreeable to handling, and warmed up to integrity and the long-term commitment homes. I spoke with each of the foster us quickly. Regardless of their neglected required BEFORE they whelp that first homes advising them of the situation; I physical condition, their temperaments litter. contacted Animal Control to schedule were sound. It was a pleasure to see the Each of us has a moral obligation to access for the coming weekend, April change in alertness and posture as we intervene in an existing or developing 29-30, to evaluate, groom and remove worked on them. Over Saturday and situation where the dogs are or may be as many dogs as possible; and I arranged Sunday, we groomed and bathed all 14 endangered. for the breeder to meet us at Animal Giants at Animal Control. If YOU have too many dogs, encounter Control to identify the dogs at that While the foregoing activities were financial difficulties, develop debilitating location. in process, Maryann had been busy medical problems, or can no longer give On Friday evening, April 28, contacting various individuals, HT- your dogs the attention you know they Maryann and I drove into the area Z and other rescue representatives to deserve... ASK FOR HELP. arrange placements. from our respective homes in western Embarrassed, ashamed... who cares, Pennsylvania and Virginia. A fellow On Sunday, Leslie Waltke drove in from its not about you! Giant owner and professional groomer, the Philadelphia area to pick up an 11- Editor’s Note: As an epilogue, it should Kat Brooks welcomed us for the weekend th year old bitch with multiple health issues be noted that as of July 15 , HTZ still at her northern Virginia home. We met and questionable prognosis. When had eight of the original twenty Giants County Animal Control Officers at Maryann departed, she took 9 Giants rescued in West Virginia. According to their facility at 8:00AM on Saturday with her and dispersed them to various Carolyn Janak, “only one male had both and had our first sight of the dogs, and temporary and permanent homes she testicles where they were supposed to what a sight they were. They had, at this had arranged. This left 4 dogs at Animal be. All the others were cryptorchids and point, been in custody over three weeks Control. neutering them was a more expensive operation. Several also had entropian in small runs with virtually no human n my way home Kat Brooks and interaction—it was unpleasant (do not eyelids, which we fixed of course. By the I stopped at Ronnie Sakell’s time they are all in their new homes, we confuse Animal Control facilities with a who was fostering four of the will have spent well over $10,000. Thank Humane Society Shelter.) six Giants already placed by the Sheriff ’s goodness the money is there to spend!” For obvious legal reasons, both the O Department. He has an attractive and Carolyn also mentioned that like breeder and the Animal Control well-designed kennel facility adjacent the majority of the dogs that come Officers were under strict instructions to his home. We identified the dogs through HTZ Rescue, the WV Giants not to communicate—the animosity was by breeder descriptions and through all responded positively as soon as they (understandably) pretty high on both process of elimination. Mr. Sakell was received some loving care. That says sides. Maryann and I went over each very interested in adopting one of the so much about our breed’s character dog with the breeder for identification dogs and said he would keep the other and resilience. and history. Because of the overgrown three until we could arrange suitable Anyone who wants to learn more about condition of the dogs some of the housing. The other two Giants placed the WV Giants and see their photos identifications were, at best, an educated by Animal Control were to be adopted should go to: http://www.ht-z.org/ guess. by their foster care-givers.

Page 4 • Volume IV, Issue #3 Grooming with Miss Michelle! by Michelle Smith Rub a Dub Dub, Try This in the Tub… here is a shampoo I’ve been ordering from Pet Edge Pet Supply catalog for the past several years that my clients just go crazy over. I highly recommend it for pets. It will soften coats on show dogs too much but Tfor pets and retired show dogs it is super. Made by Top Performance, it’s called “Fresh Pet”. If you lather them up with it, let it sit for a few minutes, rinse well, and then follow it up with “Fresh Pet Conditioner” your dog will smell good for about two weeks. For allergic dogs I recommend Dr.Hypo Shampoo made by Kelco Inc. It is perfume and dye free and is a super shampoo. Always bathe allergic dogs with cool water because it will make them itch less. If you put them on a bathing schedule of every two weeks it will help keep allergens off their skin and reduce flare ups. For those of you who show dogs I recommend Cindra Texturizing Shampoo or #1 All Systems Crisp Coat. Keep in mind that texturizing shampoos are designed to separate the top coat from the undercoat, so it may take about a week for the jacket to settle back down so allow yourself time before shows for that to happen. Editor’s Note—A number of our members have mentioned how much they would appreciate a regular grooming column in the Hotline. So we have prevailed upon Michelle Smith & Dandy – photo by Enid ©04 Michelle Smith to share her grooming secrets, suggestions and techniques. If you have any special concerns or questions you can email Michelle at: msmith7226@houston. rr.com Michelle Smith has been grooming dogs professionally for 15 years and has been grooming her own Giant Schnauzers for the show ring for over 10. For 2.5 years she worked as a pet groomer for a very successful professional handler. Michelle has also graciously accepted the challenge of teaching all of us to be better groomers at the Giant Fall Gathering at Southfork Ranch in October. The Grooming Demonstration will start at 10 AM and stop in time for us all to enjoy lunch. What a great way to work up an appetite! ESL

www.giantschnauzerclub. org Check out our club’s web site today! SCGS Club Webmaster Carey Bradley Table of Contents A Rescue Odyssey by Deb Zygula ...... 1 Editor’s Notes by Enid Lagree ...... 1 Robyn’s Hints by Robyn Elliott ...... 2 Grooming with Miss Michelle by Michelle Smith ...... 5 Jane O’Hanlon Memorial ...... 6 The History of Giant Schnauzer Rescue by Enid Lagree ...... 7–10 Senior Giants ...... 12 & 13 Giant Laughs by Jane Chism ...... 14 SCGS Club’s Newest Champions ...... 14 SCGS Club Show Wins ...... 15 Hosting a Fun Day by Pat Krapf ...... 15 The Giant Calendar ...... 16 Midnight Pisani/Martin fast asleep in whose bed? President’s Message by Matt Smith ...... 17 Photo provided by Myra Pisani

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Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family and Friends of Jane O’Hanlon. She will be missed.

Page 6 • Volume IV, Issue #3 The History of Giant Schnauzer Rescue by Enid S. Lagree Editor’s Note: The photograghs of the dogs (and their that the committee was working on an stories) that accompany this article can all be found application form for people interested on the HTZ website. Hopefully they will give the reader some idea of the fine Giant boys and girls in adopting a Giant Schnauzer through available through HTZ Giant Rescue. the club’s Adoption Agency. etween 1930 and 1965, a total In the August 1976 issue of Giant of 1010 Giant Schnauzers were Steps, page 4, an appeal was made registered. During that period to club members with the headline; the breed was so rare that locating a “HOMES WANTED”. Committee B members Cathy Robins and Barbara Scruff is a 95lb neutered male with a docked breeder willing to part with a puppy tail and hard coat. He was owner surrendered or an adult was considered a challenge. Vroom also outlined their committee’s due to a divorce and financial hardship. He During the 1970s, the breed experienced intentions: “The Adoption Committee has a good temperament, likes people, but is a burst of popularity and registrations was initially conceived as a means not used to children. When he has been exposed for rescue of abandoned Giants from to children he acts indifferent to them. He is climbed dramatically. Indeed, 4033 house broken and minds well. He is used to Giant Schnauzers were registered during animal shelters and to provide aid for other dogs, but only big dogs. His owner used that decade, which was four times the strays. The committee was deliberately to take him hunting so he has a high prey drive number that were registered during the established in anticipation of the critical for rabbits, cats, small dogs etc. The owner also need we see developing over the next took him running while he drove his three- preceding 40 years. While the increase in wheeler, so Scruff will chase after someone on a registrations was beneficial to the breed few years as Giants continue their climb bike. He is being fostered, and his foster Mom in many ways, there was also a down in popularity.” They also stressed how says he is affectionate, outgoing, and a good dog. side—Giant Schnauzers began to turn difficult it was to place adult Giants into Scruff will be a loving and loyal companion, but will also bark to protect his home. up in humane societies and shelters. loving and permanent settings because most people want puppies. Yvonne Schilla publicly addressed special mention as the organizers of the problem for the first time in an Tom & Jody K’Burg the early matches. Popular with Giant editorial that appeared in the November om and Jody K’Burg took fanciers up and down the Atlantic Coast, 1974 issue of Giant Steps, a magazine over the chairmanship of the Eastern Fun Matches are held each published by the Giant Schnauzer Club the Adoption and Rescue spring around Mother’s Day. They of America (GSCA). She discussed the Committee in the fall of 1976. In the always include a pot luck luncheon, an fact that homeless Giant Schnauzers T obstacle course for dogs and handlers, November 1976 issue of Giant Steps, were no longer a rarity and asked page 24, in “An Open Letter to All a raffle and auction of Giant Schnauzer the membership to respond to three GSCA Members”, the newly appointed Collectibles and Memorabilia, as questions. chairmen asked for everyone’s help and well as the customary obedience and conformation competitions. Do you know of any homeless Giants? cooperation. They wanted to consider all club members as members of their or many years the GSCA held Do you know of anyone interested in an committee so that help would be readily an auction of Giant Schnauzer older dog, one past the puppy stage but with available across the country. They also Collectibles and Memorabilia in a lot of loving left? noted that because of the rising number conjunction with the Annual Award’s Is there anyone out there who would be of homeless Giants, the committee’s F Night Banquet as a benefit for the Rescue willing to undertake the task of finding expenses were escalating and they asked and Adoption Committee. The auction suitable homes for these dogs? for contributions. proved to be financially profitable and y January of 1975, the GSCA’s In response to the committee’s first helped cover the expenses for countless Homeless Giant Adoption official request for financial support, homeless Giant Schnauzers over the Agency had been established, all the proceeds from the 1977 Eastern years. Bco-chaired by Catherine Brown and Regional Fun Match benefited Doris Redmann Catherine Robins. In the July 1975 the GSCA Rescue and Adoption n 1980, Giant Schnauzer issue of Giant Steps, the committee Committee. The 1977 Fun Match was registrations rose to 540, with reminded readers that Giant Schnauzers such a financial success that since then, approximately 50 active breeders. were turning up in animal shelters and the proceeds from the annual event have The number of homeless Giants kept instructed interested club members continued to benefit Giant Schnauzer I pace and the Rescue Committee was to act as contact points for their local Rescue. Tom and Jody K’Burg, Karen swamped with work. In 1984 after shelters when a Giant was found and and John Palmer, Gary and Sue Dolbins serving eight years as the Rescue needed to be placed. They also noted and Harry and Marie Russ deserve Continued on page 8 Page 7 • Volume IV, Issue #3 History of Rescue from page 7 Committee’s co-chairpersons, Tom and is also “insurance” because the shelters chairing Giant Rescue would be sort of a Jody K’Burg gave up their positions won’t forget HTZ when they think they hobby, something I could do on the side. The and Doris Redmann became the have a Giant! It has worked well over level of my naiveté was boundless. I soon Chairperson. She served in the capacity the years. discovered that Giant Schnauzer Rescue up until her death from in 1993. TZ is not affiliated with the is an around the clock job. There is never Carolyn Janak became the chairperson a time when at least one Giant Schnauzer in September of that year. Giant Schnauzer Club of America. However it is the is not in need of help. In addition, there official rescue vehicle for the GSCA and are the sleepless nights spent trying to H determine who I can call in a certain area, Carolyn serves as Chairman of the club’s Adoption & Rescue Committee. HTZ to help a Giant in distress. and the GSCA must remain separate 3. Has the number of abandoned or because of IRS regulations. homeless Giants increased during In September 2006, Carolyn completed your tenure and if so, why? her 13th year as the GSCA Rescue and Although I didn’t think so at the time, in Adoption Committee Chairperson. retrospect, my first four years in rescue were In the interview that follows Carolyn relatively calm. Since 1997 the volume of discusses her involvement in Giant Giants in need has risen precipitously—in Rescue and answers questions that ‘97 I helped 11 Giants in my state alone. should help us understand better what I believe the increase in volume is due to Giant Schnauzer Rescue is all about. better communications via the Internet 1. How did you get involved in Giant and the increased production of breeders. Schnauzer Rescue? The Internet has made it much easier for In 1988, I accidentally met a man who prospective puppy buyers and breeders to owned seven Giant Schnauzers, a litter connect without really meeting. A puppy can be ordered and shipped with very little Gabby Girl is a 4.5 year-old female, spayed, of pepper and salt Giant puppies and 25 docked and cropped black Giant. She currently other dogs of various breeds…all starving effort or thought on the part of the buyer. weighs 68 lbs (Oh No! First my age, and then you tell them how much I weigh…sigh!). We in his house! That was my introduction to People either fail to educate themselves understand she has lived with children and rescue. It was, without a doubt, the rudest about the breed before they buy their first other dogs. awakening of my life, for I discovered there Giant Schnauzer, or they ignore what HTZ are actually people who do not care about they read about the breed. They see a Giant In 1999 Hertha Thomas-Zagari, of their animals. Schnauzer on the street or at a Denver, Colorado passed away and When I turned the man into the authorities, and decide on the spot that they have to left her estate to Carolyn for the they took him to court where he lost all have “a dog just like that one”. They are establishment of an organization devoted rights to the dogs. This experience paved the to Giant Schnauzer Rescue. Herta and way for my involvement in rescue work. her husband Fred were devoted Giant Not long after, I joined the GSCA and Schnauzer owners whose dogs all came volunteered to help the Rescue Chairperson, from Germany, except one which they the late Doris Redmann. Several years inherited from Fred’s brother. went by before Doris asked for my help. Thus HTZ Giant Schnauzer Rescue, Inc. Finally in 1991, she called to ask if I could was founded as a 501(c) 3 non-profit find a home here in Denver for a female rescue organization. Carolyn serves as Giant Schnauzer that she needed to place. I the President/ Treasurer, Carie L. May found a home and Doris and I became good –Bowers as the Vice-President, Laurie phone-friends, talking at least once a week Janak as Secretary and MarLa Monahan from that time, until her untimely death in as Director. 1993. She taught me a lot about rescue and Giant Schnauzers, so I was very honored According to Carolyn, because it is a when then club president Steve Fox asked 501.c-3 non-profit, she must keep strict me to fill her position. records, file yearly with the IRS and pay for insurance—all of which is costly and 2. You have held the position of Rescue uses precious dollars that she would Chairperson since 1993. Has your rather spend on the dogs. HTZ also concept of the job changed much over Yank is a sweet and gentle fellow who deserves the past ten years? all the extra attention and love his new family donates to shelters who contact Carolyn can give him. He is good with children (over 6 about Giants or possible Giants. This In the beginning, I actually thought that years of age) and other animals.

Page 8 • Volume IV, Issue #3 completely unprepared for the reality of better than the one the Giant left? raising a puppy or living with an adult All of our prospective families fill out an Giant Schnauzer. Application to Adopt. This application is 4. Where do most of the Giants come quite detailed; perhaps even “nosy”, but it from—animal shelters? is invaluable in selecting new owners. The No—much of “rescue” can truly be defined as application is worded to give the Rescue “re-homing” because the majority of Giants Committee as much information as possible in transition come from homes, rather than about the family—much more information shelters. The dogs are given up for many than the questions would indicate. As an reasons, the top two being: “I have to get example the application asks about the rid of this dog because he/she just attacked number of children in the family, their my kid” and “ This dog is getting too BIG ages and if the parents work. If the family for my home.” includes several small children, close in age, and both parents work, we know that this Upon further questioning, the Giant that is a family that simply does not have time “attacked the child”, has in reality “knocked for any dog, especially a Giant Schnauzer. the kid down.” Giants are slow to mature The application also states, as does the but grow quickly so it takes them a few adoption contract, that the Giant must be years to grow into their bodies. Until they returned to our committee if, for whatever do, they act like clumsy pups. As for the Bayley (aka Huge) is a big happy boy, kind of reason, the family can’t keep it. Giant Schnauzer that grew “too BIG”, one gawky like a teenager, who loves a good roll in 9. Are many of the dogs returned to can only wonder what part of GIANT the the grass or chewing on a big Nylabone. He has owner didn’t understand. started gaining some weight, which he needs to rescue? do. Everyone who has met HUGE loves him. We try to insure that each adoptive home 5. Do you ever try to talk the owner He just has that special something that draws into keeping the dog? people to him. is permanent. Fortunately, because of the application process, phone interviews and No—our committee rarely argues with more difficult to handle than females. Basic home screening we have few returns. a person wanting to re-home a Giant. obedience training is not just a fun thing to They will get rid of the dog whether or not 10. How is the Rescue Committee do with your young, male Giant Schnauzer; rescue takes it, so we try to keep the dog funded? it is an absolute necessity and the sooner the from ending up in a shelter. If an owner The Giant Schnauzer Rescue and Adoption better. Too many people refuse to believe seems hesitant to give up the dog, we offer Committee is dependant upon donations that. practical advice, in an effort to help the from concerned Giant fanciers. Fortunately Giant remain in the home. 7. Are there some dogs that you are there are many loyal and generous devotees unable to find homes for? We do suggest that the owner contact of the breed. There is also an adoption fee. the dog’s breeder before we take it. Some Our credo is to place only those Giants that 11. Can you give us an idea of the breeders insist on re-homing what they are mentally and physically sound enough to number of Giant Schnauzers that are breed. The dogs that come to us are usually become good pets. We do not place dogs with re-homed in a given year? severe health or temperament problems. bred by breeders that can’t be located or are The estimated number of Giant Schnauzers unwilling to help. Many of the people who contact the Rescue that were re-homed by the club’s “official” 6. What happens to a Giant when it Committee are under the false impression Rescue Committee, animal shelters, owners comes to rescue? that a rescue dog is something akin to a placing their own dogs, breeder-returns used car: the dog is automatically faulty or The first thing we do is find a competent and Rescue Boards on the Internet 2005 it wouldn’t be in rescue. I have actually had foster home where the dog can stay for a was 300+! It is truly sad to see so many people say: “I’d be interested in a rescued couple of weeks at least. This allows us to of one’s beloved breed being “dumped” by Giant, but I don’t want one that has bitten evaluate the dog’s personality. We also people who just can’t appreciate the special anyone!” Nothing could be further from the spay/neuter, give necessary vet care, such as qualities of a Giant Schnauzer. truth. Most of the dogs we get are friendly heartworm tests, shots and dental cleanings. 12. Do specific rules and guidelines and outgoing. We do treat heartworm in young animals. guide your committee? I’ve also been asked by people who aren’t We also have the dogs groomed, and if The Rescue Committee has been asked to set really sure of the definition of the word possible complete some basic training. down specific rules and guidelines. However rescue: “How many people have your dogs 6. Do you get an equal number of males this has proved impossible. Each case is so found?” We aren’t involved in SEARCH and females? different and there are always “exceptions” and RESCUE…just dog rescue! No—we get more males than females in to the existing rules. There seems to be no 8. How do you find good homes and rescue. Males in general are larger and “rhyme or reason” when you are dealing how do you know the new home will be Continued on Page 10. Page 9 • Volume IV, Issue #3 with rescued Giant Schnauzers. get him. We still hear from them, and he is money, we have several foster homes that 13. How long does it take to re-home a well cared for and beloved. pay for everything…surgeries, food, etc. Giant Schnauzer? 14. Do the benefits of Rescue and donate their expenses. It is all tax- Committee work outweigh the deductible and we are most appreciative. negatives? Our rescue organization reimburses vet, Nothing cheers a rescue volunteer’s day like grooming, shelter fees, spay/neutering getting a call or a note from an adoptive fees, but we do charge an adoption fee. family saying “Thank you for this wonderful Financially we are always in the red but dog. We don’t know how we could have we try to keep our heads above water. lived without him or her”. We do have 16. What does the future hold for The some failures, and there are dogs that must Adoption and Rescue Committee? be destroyed, which is never easy. Overall however, Giant Schnauzer Rescue is very One can only hope that the day will come when the Rescue Committee is obsolete Helga is a smart and intelligent girl who rewarding, in spite of the long hours and will need a home willing to put her to work. hard work. The success stories like Quincy’s and superfluous, but probably not in our This sweetie needs time, patience, and at- make it all worthwhile. lifetime. As long as there are irresponsible tention. Helga should be in a home where and unreliable individuals buying Giant she is a spoiled and pampered only dog. 15. What can concerned Giant owners Schnauzers and careless breeders willing do to help Rescue? to sell their dogs to anyone, there will be There have been dogs that were placed The absolute MOST NEEDED “item” a critical need for the Giant Schnauzer practically upon arrival. For whatever is good foster homes! While adding an Adoption and Rescue Committee. reason the perfect home was at hand. But adult Giant to the family can be a little ~~~~~ there are others that have taken longer… scary at first, it’s really not much different much longer. Poor Quincy comes to mind. from bringing a new pup into your home. Editor’s Note—Anyone interested in He went from a family in Illinois to a Actually it may be easier because most of our getting more information about The woman in Tennessee who “changed her Giants have had some in-home experience. Giant Schnauzer Adoption and Rescue mind” after she took him. At least she was Committee should contact Carolyn willing to keep him until a new family Identifying a possible Giant in a shelter is Janak at: [email protected] could be found. Fourteen months later the another way to help. We also need people And please check out HTZ’s website: perfect home for Quincy materialized, who will transport Giants from shelters or http://www.ht-z.org/ but it was two states away. Quincy’s new family surrenders to foster homes, or to new owners made a 24 hour round trip to pick homes. him up and bring him home. They were so MONEY always helps, but the hands-on excited about Quincy; they couldn’t wait to helpers are the most valuable. Speaking of

A Giant Welcome to South Central Giant Schnauzer Club’s Newest Members! Glen, Jill, Kinsey and Calvin Cahill & Wrigley Ann Cahill Kathleen Kane Tina and John Bejger & Dolly Gary and Sara Hobbie & Zoey Michael and Deborah Francescutti & Chloe Francine B. Crae & Zora & Zigfried

Wyatt – Photo by Gay Glazbrook©06

Page 10 • Volume IV, Issue #3 Ch. Paragon Darby McGuire Ravnna & Her family – Gay Glazbrook ©06

A Michelle Smith Grooming Demonstration Coming this Fall to Southfork Ranch! Does your Giant resemble an Afghan or worse yet a Black Bear? Perhaps he or she just looks a tad frumpy or moth eaten? Are your grooming skills a little rusty? Maybe you haven’t developed any grooming skills and are just starting out? If so, make plans to attend Miss Michelle’s Grooming Demonstration October 21, 10 AM at Southfork Ranch. Michelle will demonstrate products and equipment that will make grooming your bearded friend easier. She’ll even reveal how she shortens a Giant’s furnishings (read leg hair) without hours of scissoring. If you are planning to show your Giant, Michelle will also demonstrate the proper way to dry your Giant’s show coat so your breeder or handler won’t want to hang YOU out to dry. Michelle will answer any and all of your grooming questions so… Come on out and have some fun. Your Giant or Giants will be glad that you did.

Page 11 • Volume IV, Issue #3 ~Senior Giants~ e are thrilled to spotlight four Senior Giants in this issue. We would love to include Senior Giant Biographies in every issue of the Hotline, so please send photographs of the older members of your Giant Family. If your boy or girl Giant is nine years-old or above, send a photograph and a short biography that includes name, whelping date, Wparents, breeder, owners, his or her likes and dislikes, favorite pastime and anything else of interest you want to add. ESL Callie Brighton’s Calculated Risk Birthday: September 22, 1993 Breeder & Owner: Pat Gandy s Callie approaches her 13th birthday, her step is not as lively, her eyes have lost some of their Asparkle, and sleeping has become her favorite pastime. However, she still loves to play with stuffed toys (the objective is to de-stuff and de-squeak them as quickly as possible) and loves tossing things in the air (many of which are things not meant to be thrown in the air!). In her younger days she would toss large knuckle bones, often hitting the other Giants! When she started her “bucking bronco” routine, they would clear the area! In her Golden Years, Callie doesn’t like grooming very much and doesn’t like standing for scissoring, so her grooming is now done to suit her – not me. Her favorite sleeping position is on her back with all four feet up in the air. Her favorite friend is Parade. They truly love Callie at thirteen, enjoying her Golden Years – Photo by Michael Gandy one another. Pat Gandy Katie Katie Lee Brosowske ...... age 10 Birthday: May 17,1996 Henson’s Jet Set Man X WC’s Mercedes Baby Ebony Breeder: C M Henson Owned and Loved by Carol Brosowske According to Katie: am called the perfect girl, because I am. I mean let’s not beat around the bush here. I never do anything wrong. I am very attached to my mom Iand follow her everywhere. I am quite at home with my brother Andy (another Giant who is four years- old) and my baby sister Shelby (a miniature who is two years-old.) I am most definitely the alpha dog and keep them in line. Katie relaxing at home!– Photo by Carol Brosowske I love to sleep on the couch and the bed. There is nothing better than going bye bye in the car wherever it goes. I always have and I always will eat lying down, it is so much more comfortable than standing. When I was about 4 months-old, my mom wondered if she had made a mistake, I was quite rambunctious and kept everyone on their toes, but I soon settled down and became quite the lady. My most favorite thing in the whole world is cinnamon bread. Mom tries to sneak into the bread box, but I always hear and am there waiting for my bite of this delicious treat. Mom is very generous with her cinnamon bread, and of course I always share with Andy & Shelby. I have a wonderful life and am loved very much. Seniors Continued on page 9 Page 12 • Volume IV, Issue #3 Heike CT, Can.Otch RIESENRAD’S HEIKE IN MOTION, UDX, VST, VCD1, NAP, NJP, RA, TDI Birthday: 04-05-97 Ch Zimyrs Pavarotti, CDX,VCD2,TDX,MX, MXJ,AXP,AJP x Zimyrs Sally, MX,MXJ Proud Owner and Handler: Ingrid Hamburger eike is a good example of a true Giant Schnauzer as a working dog. Everything she has done, she did with gusto and lots of fun. She loved obedience, tracking, agility and now rally. She Hhad to retire from active high jumping exercises due to some arthritis. Two years ago Heike developed squamous cell carcinoma, and lost one toe and needed some time off from everything. After the healing period she went back to tracking and became the first Giant Schnauzer Champion Tracker—what a thrill that was! Now we are doing Rally and just recently she got her first tw o Rally Excellent (RE) legs. As usual, Heike enjoys the work. Heike loves to go on walks with us, retrieve toys in the yard, loves to snuggle and “eat her food”. Out in the yard she rolls around on her Heike , our breed’s first Champion Tracker. back and is as happy as a clam. – Photo by Hermann Hamburger As a Therapy Dog Heike has been going to Retirement Centers and will now start a program at our local Library “Reading with Bowser”, that is such a rewarding program and so much fun to see how Heike (and her brother Pally) let the little kids crawl all over them. The dogs are wonderful with the children and lay there perfectly happy to let the young ones read to them. Heike is just a joy to have around and it is hard for me to accept that she is 9+ years old. It does not seem possible. Ingrid

Wynona Sonnenschein Why Not Me Birthday: 11.21.96 Ch. Hugo de Pichera x Ch Sonnenshein Rags to Riches Breeders: Judi Boston & Joseph West Proudly owned by Jay Lagree According to Wynona: really, really love to eat, to bark and to be petted. I also like to lick people in the face. Most people hate it so I have to be quick. When it comes to eating, I’ll eat just about anything but I prefer people food, Ibeer, wine and coffee with cream. Enid and Jay don’t believe in feeding dogs from the table or their plates and they certainly don’t pour wine, beer or coffee with cream in my dinner bucket so I have to be sly. If they turn their backs (say to answer the phone), I can inhale a glass of wine in 30 seconds. Beer takes me a little longer because the glasses are bigger. Needless to say, I check the temperature of the coffee before I lap it up. Enid and Jay wonder how I can drink from a glass or coffee cup without spilling a drop because they have never seen me do it. As I said, I am very sly. Barking is the most fun thing I do especially on our porch at the beach. Every spring Enid gets out the Bitter Apple and works on my “Porch Etiquette.” What a waste of time! After 10 summers you would think she would give it up because I am still barking with abandon. As for petting, I like to lie down next to a human who looks like a soft touch. They always pet me and I pretend to be sweet and loving. The minute they stop, I bark sharply and of course they start petting me even faster. Sometimes I even clack my teeth at them. That makes them pet even faster. Aren’t I a great trainer? Certainly Wynona, our very own Miss Congeniality – Photo by Enid ©06 better than Enid with her stupid Bitter Apple. According to Jay & Enid: Wynona is the nicest, most congenial Giant we have ever owned but she is a sly and sneaky opportunist! Page 13 • Volume IV, Issue #3 GIANT LAUGHS! By Jane Chism

dog trainer told a friend of mine with a Giant Schnauzer that Giants are not capable of completing a thought process! I told her she needed to find a new trainer! Anyone who has a Giant is well aware of their incredible intelligence, which sometimes leads to some extremely funny moments. (OR NOT!) AOnce I came home to find my first Giant with her head, face, eyebrows, beard and front legs totally “moussed.” She looked like she was planning to audition for a rock band. Her hair was completely spiked. Not having a clue how she did this, I started looking around the house. Inca had opened the pantry door, taken a partially empty can of Crisco off the shelf, pulled the lid off and licked the Crisco. Hence my little punk rocker! We want to hear about your funny moments. We know you have them. If you’d like to include pictures, even better. So send in those stories. You can forward them to Enid at: [email protected] or to me at [email protected]. We all need Giant laughs!

GIANT CONGRATULATIONS TO SCGS CLUB’S NEWEST CHAMPIONS

Ch Tanglewood’s It’s All About Me (Shadow) Ch Simmons Ladyhawk (Ladyhawk) Whelped 1/31/2005 Whelped: 2/252004 Sire: Ch Ingebar’s Uri Geller Sire: Ch Simmons Black Hawk Command Dam: Ch Tanglewood’s Destiny Dam: Ch Simmons Its My Party th Best of Winners June 29 2006 Nolan River Kennel Club - 1/7&8/05 Oklahoma City, OK Judge: Jon R Cole Bred by: Trish & Jim Simmons Owners: Mark & Barbara Hill Breeder: Ed Fojtik Handled by Brian Livingston Owner: Barbara Hill & Ed Fojtik Handled By Brian Livingston

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Sonnenschein Mak’n No Promises (ZOE) Sire: CH Sonnenschein Anticipation SONNENSCHEIN LUCY IN THE SKY (Lucy) Dam: Gtana de Pichera Whelping Date: 06/24/2004 Whelped: 11/30/04 Sire: Ch Sonnenschein John Henry Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club Dam: Ch Sonnenschein Chasn’ A Promise 7/2/06 Breeders: Judi Boston Payne, Kathy Heschke & Winner’s Bitch Linda George Breeders: Judi Boston and Soo Han Owners: Kathy & Rick Heschke & Joanne Carlson Proudly Owned by Jane Chism Handler: Greg Reyna Handled by Brian Livingston Best of Winners Bexar County Kennel Club Inc.—7/30/2006 Judge: Mr Dana P Cline Don’t Hesitate to Host a Giant Best of Winners Austin Kennel Club Inc.—7/29/2006 Fun Day By Pat Krapf JUDGE: Mr James E Frederiksen n a recent email to Jane Chism I told her I would gladly host another Giant Fun Day. Any concerns I had prior to committing or those I had after I agreed were ill-founded. From the beginning, I had plenty of support. Jane fielded all of my questions Iand if I overlooked anything she caught it; such as locating hotels for overnight stays or forgetting to put my email address on the invitation, which helps with RSVPs. She made goody bags for the dogs and kept asking, “What can I do?” Scott Turnbull, Bill Ameser, and Jane came early to set up. Robyn Elliott, Mary Aguirre, and Kathrine Ford also offered their help. When I needed a backup photographer for Dave, five members emailed me in one day. Mary Aguirre even brought her laptop so she could burn a CD. If I forgot to mention anyone, I apologize. After I told family, friends, and neighbors I planned to host the Fun Day everyone encouraged me to do it before I landscaped the yard, because “all those dogs are bound to damage something”. Not so! No one, human or canine, damaged anything and no one left us with a big cleanup job. Everyone picked up after themselves and their dogs. Not even the neighbors’ visions of dogs running loose through their yards and flowerbeds occurred; much to their delight and surprise, although I had assured them this would not happen. The hardest part of the day was convincing everyone to take home the leftover food. There is only so much BBQ we can eat and only so many goodies that we should eat. So if you are considering hosting the next Fun Day, go for it! We’ll all pitch in and help. It’s a collective effort.

Page 15 • Volume IV, Issue #3 THE GIANT CALENDAR

GIANT SCHNAUZER CLUB OF AMERICA 2006 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SEPTEMBER 26 – 30 GRAY SUMMIT, MO

SOUTH CENTRAL GIANT SCHNAUZER CLUB’S GIANT FALL ROUND-UP AT SOUTH FORK RANCH OCTOBER 21, 2006

GIANT SCHNAUZER CLUB OF AMERICA 2006 SOUTHERN REGIONAL SPECIALTY SATURDAY DECEMBER 16TH – JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIA CHRISTMAS CLUSTER

MAY 12-13, 2007 GIANT SCHNAUZER CLUB OF AMERICA SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL SPECIALTY

This specialty will be held in West Palm Beach, Florida on May 11th 2007, and will be followed by a two day all breed show sponsored by the Boca Raton Dog Club on May 12th and 13th. There will be a Raffle and Auction of specialty items to benefit HT-Z Rescue, along with Advanced Reservation Dinners, and additional activities. Fun for the whole family! This Giant Specialty, will include the following events: Agility Confirmation Obedience Rally & Puppy Sweeps Accommodations are being provided by the: Comfort Inn Resort 1901 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, Florida 33409 (561) 689-6100 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/fl838

For further information contact Specialty Show Chair Beverly Murray at (954) 564-6196 or [email protected]

Page 16 • Volume IV, Issue #3 President’s Message Giant Schnauzer Character ost committed Giant Schnauzer fanciers understand that our breed is NOT for everyone. HTZ Giant Schnauzer Rescue is proof of that because of the many Giants that end up in their care. The owners always have reasons for giving up their dogs but the bottom line is: They didn’t have a clue about the breed before they brought the puppy Mhome. Not long ago, Michelle came across an out of print Veterinary Textbook at the clinic where she works and we read the following quote written by a veterinarian who obviously knows something about our breed. “Giant Schnauzers are good companions and family protectors. They are reliable with children and not usually one person dogs. A shy or mean Giant is abnormal. Unstable or aggressive dogs may reflect an owner’s mishandling rather than an inherent defect. “Giant Schnauzers thrive on human contact and need proper outlets for their above-average intelligence, initiative, energy level and stubbornness.” “An owner’s mishandling”, sort of sums it up! How many abandoned Giants were simply mishandled? As for the breed’s above average intelligence, initiative, energy level and stubbornness; well those are the very characteristics that make living with a Giant Schnauzer difficult for lots of people. Prospective puppy buyers need to be educated about the breed BEFORE they take that new Giant puppy home. Southfork Ranch—October 21st! Annual Meeting—Our club’s 2006 Annual Meeting will be held right after lunch at the Giant Fall Round-up. If there is anything in particular you would like to bring up at the meeting, please let me know and I’ll make sure to add it to the agenda: [email protected]. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet for our Club’s Giant Fall Round-up at Southfork Ranch there’s still time! You don’t want to miss this one! We have lots of great activities planned, including a Grooming Demonstration, VERY SPECIAL entertainment and, of course, the annual Costume Parade! REMEMBER that we have to collect the money for lunch in advance. The cost is $12.50 per person. (The club is funding the rest.) Please mail your check or money order to Jane Chism by Saturday, October 7. Her address is: 1502 Summerside Drive, Allen, TX 75002. She will mail or email a receipt back to you to confirm. If something comes up and you have to cancel; your money if refundable up to 10/14. Don’t forget to check out the great Giant Schnauzer auction items on the club’s website up for grabs this year! If you can’t attend, you can still participate! All the details are included in the enclosed flyer. If you have questions you can always email Jane at [email protected] or call her at 214-547-9250. Michelle and I both hope to see you at Southfork! Matt

South Central Giant Schnauzer Club’s 2006 Annual MeetingNotice! Date: October 21st Place:Southfork Ranch Time: After Lunch

Bandit Smith celebrating his 10th Birthday with a bite of his very own cake, made by the Cake Lady, Jane Chism - Photo by Matt Smith

Page 17 • Volume IV, Issue #3 UPCOMING EVENT - DECEMBER 16TH, 2006 Fellow Giant Schnauzer Fanciers, You are cordially invited to attend the Southern Regional Specialty on December 16, 2006 in Jackson, Mississippi. The Regional will be held in conjunction with the Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi, Inc. Show. There will be four days of shows as part of the Magnolia Christmas Cluster, three days will be supported entries. The Judges are as follows: Mississippi Kennel Club, Thursday, December 14, 2006 Breed: Robert Shreve

Mississippi Kennel Club, Friday, December 15, 2006 Breed: Houston Clark

Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi, Saturday, December 16, 2006 Giant Schnauzer Club of America Southern Regional Specialty Sweepstakes: Mr. Steve Fox Breed: Jean Fournier

Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi, Sunday, December 17, 2006 Breed: R. Indeglia

Saturday Night Dinner Please let Leta or me know if you would like to attend the dinner being planned for Saturday night. A head count will help Leta in working with caterers: Leta Whittington Home Phone: 601-373-5327 Or Email Jane Chism: [email protected] Please let me know if you are planning on attending. I’m trying to get grooming space for the Giants together. If you are planning on flying in and need any grooming equipment (table, grooming arm, etc) supplied, let me know in advance and we will try to locate someone locally who can supply what you need. If you would like to contribute to the trophy fund (no amount is too small) for the regional please mail your check payable to Holly Reed to the address below: Holly Reed 104 Pepperwood Lake Jackson, TX 77566 Home Phone: 979-480-9985

Thanks to the following who have contributed to date: Pam and Randy Foster Jane Chism Mary and Oswaldo Aguirre Tina Fields Rick and Kathy Heschke Barbara Hughes - Black Kennels Matt and Michelle Smith Maxine Petteway Pat Gandy - Brighton Kennels Chris and Holly Reed Leta Whittington- Paragon Kennels Linda Hurst Kathrine Ford Stephen Miller Pat and Roy Davis Janet and Scott Davis Judi Boston - Sonnenschein Kennels Linda Waltman Jean Biggin - Spicerack Kennels Helen Walker Carey Bradley Susan Sanders Jennifer & Bryan Burgess Chase Truesdale- Fire Bolt Trucking Please come see some GREAT GIANTS and experience some warm Southern Hospitality!! Sincerely, Holly Reed

Page 18 • Volume IV, Issue #3 South Central Giant Schnauzer Club Officers

Matt Smith...... President Jay Lagree...... Vice President Scott Turnbull...... Treasurer & Membership Chairman Bill Amerser...... Asst. Treasurer Jane Chism...... Secretary

Board Members Leta Whittington Judi Boston Matt Smith Enid Lagree Carey Bradley – Web Master Website: www.giantschnauzerclub.org

TheGiant 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: Enid Lagree P.O. Box 406 Meridian, TX 76665 [email protected]

South Central Giant Schnauzer Club Membership Application Form

Name or Names:

Mailing Address: City: ST: ZIP:

E-mail Address:

Phone Number:

Giants in the family: Check one or more: Proud Owner Area of Interest: Conformation Obedience Agility Rescue Breed Fancier

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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