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The Giant Hotline

• Quarterly Newsletter of the South Central Giant Schnauzer Club • Volumn IV, Issue No. 3 • September 2006•

Editor’s Notes

ummer 2006 brought a wave of

20 Giants Confiscated in West Virginia:

e Summer of the Labrador

A Rescue Odyssey by Deb Zygula

Labrador puppies past our beach

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house on their way to the ocean withtheirproudownerseverymorning. e Labs definitely outnumbered all the other purebred dogs 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 W a lt Disney

makes a movie starring 101 Dalmatians

but why were the Mixed-Breeds so

popular last year and the Labradoodles the year before? Well no matter— Labradors make great family pets. I recommend them to most people who ask me about Giant Schnauzers. It takes a special family to raise, educate and care for a Giant Puppy. Our breed is not for everyone.

Jazz, one of the WV 20,   before and after her makeover.

n April 11, 2006 Maryann Bisceglia notified me that information and reportswerecirculatingonvariouswebsitesregarding20Giantsconfiscated on or about April 3, 2006 by a County Animal Control Office in West

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Virginia. I accessed the articles reported in the local paper. e breeder was a dog show acquaintance of ours from the early 1990’s but we had not been in contact in 10 years. Maryann said the Giant rescue groups were very upset and vocal but apparently having difficulty in their approach and handling of a crisis of this nature. She asked if I would intervene.e mission was simple: get the dogs released by the

breeder and away from Animal Control.
One Haircut Suits All!

I obtained a telephone number for the address given in the newspaper accounts; reached an unidentified answering machine; left my name, phone numbers, offers of assistance and request for a return call. Surprisingly, the breeder (owner of the dogs) returned my call within 24 hours. After a difficult and emotional discussion, the breeder agreed to release all 20 Giants to Maryann and myself to coordinate placements with the help of the GSCA and Giant rescue organizations.ere were concerns and reservations as the majority of the 20 Giants were from 5 to 12 years old and, as such, more difficult to place. I stated we would “do our best” but could not rule out the possibility of some of the dogs being put down.

My next call was to the breeder’s attorney to obtain his approval and support in our proposed efforts. e attorney approached the County Prosecutor and the Sheriff’s Department to enlist their cooperation.I was then given the names of the Deputy in charge of the case and the director of Animal Control.We proposed having the dogs released to the GSCA to relieve the County of the burden of housing them until the criminal case was resolved (this was mid-April and the first hearing was scheduled for July). Neither Animal Control nor the Sheriff’s Department were cooperative at first and several calls had to be made, but ultimately the Prosecutor’s office approved the release.To avoid confusion, I was designated as the party to coordinate activities because the county offices were receiving many calls from various individuals and rescue representatives. t was obvious this summer that the groomers in the Washington/

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  • Baltimore/Philadelphia
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(maybe all across the country) have simplified their lives by standardizing the multitude of doggie hairstyles. All the fluffy and longhaired breeds of dogs were wearing the same doo: clippered body and legs with hair left on the tail and head. At least 50% of the Goldens were dressed this way, not to mention Miniature Schnauzers, Bouviers, Collies, and Setters. I even saw a clippered, long-haired Dachshund. How hard can it be to comb out a Dachshund? e owners all say their clippered dogs are happier because they’re cooler and easier to take care of—less vacuuming per chance?. at may be, but they sure look funny.

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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, carting, therapy work, and

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conformation. What does A Giant W o rking 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.

e 2005 National Specialty Winner, Slate, is a working dog 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. ey 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.e 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! anks 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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Editor’s Notes Continued 1.

Open Membership

ccording to our membership chairman, Scott Turnbull, as of August 2006 the South
Message, Matt mentioned that the club collected $230 in donations at the Spring Fling, one half of which would be donated to Giant Rescue. I support donations to rescue 100%, providing we are donating to a reputable organization. My question is: to which rescue organization does the club donate?

“Probably this wouldn’t have caught my attention except that last August I purchased some GS Rescue Rascals calendars from a lady who advertised on the GSCA National Specialty website claiming she was involved with rescue. She didn’t produce the calendars and it was quite an ordeal. Initially, I thought she was with HT-Z Giant

Schnauzer Rescue but when I talked

to Carolyn Janak, she assured me the person selling the calendars was not connected to HT-Z at all. Anyway, after talking to Carolyn, I’ve become more wary of rescue organizations. In my limited experience, some rescue groups just don’t appear to be as reputable as HT-Z. And Carolyn is a member of South Central so I hope we support HT-Z.”

Giant Schnauzer Rescue. Carolyn Janak

promptly responded with a ank You note to the membership:

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Dear SCGS Club Members,
Central Giant Schnauzer Club has 90

memberships in 20 states. Isn’t that remarkable? We have come such a long way from that first meeting in March of 2003 when 19 Giant Schnauzer fanciers got together to celebrate Kamil’s 10th birthday, in Cranfills Gap,Texas.

ank you for your generous donation to HT-Z. ($115 check #1036 dated 6/27/01). I appreciate your remembering Giant Schnauzers in need.

Sincerely,
Carolyn Janak
President/Treasurer HT-Z

We decided at that first meeting that our club would never be exclusive. Everyone with an interest in the breed would be eligible to join. In fact our Membership Application states: “No matter where you live, you are invited to join!” e South Central Giant Schnauzer Club

is all about Education, Sportsmanship

and Fun. Let us never forget that.
Koni’s question about the legitimacy of rescue organizations prompted me to include an article about the history of Giant Schnauzer Rescue in this issue. e subject should be of grave concern to all of us.

Giant Celebration Tees Delivered!

ccording to Robyn Elliot, the sale of the Giant Celebration

Giant Schnauzer Rescue

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Tees was a great success. All he horrifying tale of the 20 Giant the orders that were placed have been

delivered. If for some reason there was a foul up and you haven’t received your T-Shirt please contact Robyn.
Schnauzers in West Virginia

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that circulated on the Internet in March captured the attention of Giant Schnauzer fanciers across the country. Deb Zygula’s first hand report appears on the front page. My thanks to Deb for sharing it with us and to all the people involved in the rescue of those poor dogs.
Special thanks to Robyn for handling the sale of the shirts for the club!

JR’s Southfork Ranch

ummer 2006 is history, fall is in

the air and our Fourth Annual

oni is right! We should be

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Giant Fall Round-up at Southfork

Giant Schnauzer Rescue came to my attention again in July in a Letter to the Editor from Koni Vahdat:

“Once again, I was enthralled with the Hotline...and the pictures were so nice and seemed to capture the

fun of the Giant Spring Fling...what

a bunch of good photographers we have in our club. wary of the multitude of rescue is just around the corner. is year it

includes a Grooming Demonstration by Miss Michelle, a barbecue lunch at the world’s most famous ranch, a short Annual Meeting, special entertainment that will bring the house down (I guarantee), the ever popular Giant

Costume Parade and another fabulous

raffle.A Giantank You to Jane Chism for all of her planning, organizing, E- Bay shopping and hard work! We’re all

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organizations that appear on the

Internet. If you enter Giant Schnauzer Rescue into Google, you’ll come up with

257,000 possible sites—some of which are legitimate and many others probably not.

To answer Koni’s original question regarding the club’s donation to Giant Rescue, our treasurer Scott Turnbull did send a check for $115 dollars to HT-Z
“I do have one question though. In

the Hotline on page 21, President’s

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looking forward to October 21 ! 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
Jand she not only teaches me something new about our beloved breed every time Mac needs a haircut, but she is 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

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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 temporary and permanent placement records and needed all their vaccinations efforts so that we had somewhere to put and treatment for parasites. Pat Malan these dogs once they were released to us. joined us for grooming on Saturday 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 number of dogs but were not optimistic an extra pair of hands. Kat Brooks also because of the advanced age of many of joined us on Sunday. Barbara Crisafulli
In retrospect it was a very educational experience, also dirty, disgusting, frustrating, and immensely sorrowful.

My thoughts....

Breeders should, more routinely, use spay/neuter and limited registrations.

Breeders cannot be too stringent in their requirements for placing dogs, as they should carry an obligation and some accountability for the future generations their dogs may produce.

  • the dogs.
  • was another stalwart who worked

tirelessly. n April 26, the signed releases

were sent to the Prosecutor’s Overall we were very pleased to see office with copy to me via that although the dogs were grossly

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email. At the time of release, 14 Giants ungroomed, filthy, and suffering from a were at Animal Control and, because of variety of complaints (infected eyes,ears, overcrowding, the Sheriff’s Department bad nails,etc.),they were mostly amiable, had placed six in three different foster agreeable to handling,and warmed up to homes. I spoke with each of the foster us quickly. Regardless of their neglected homes advising them of the situation; I physical condition, their temperaments contacted Animal Control to schedule were sound. It was a pleasure to see the access for the coming weekend, April change in alertness and posture as we 29-30, to evaluate, groom and remove worked on them. Over Saturday and as many dogs as possible; and I arranged Sunday, we groomed and bathed all 14 for the breeder to meet us at Animal Giants at Animal Control.
People thinking about breeding a litter should consider seriously whether they have the facilities, financial means, integrityandthelong-termcommitment required BEFORE they whelp that first litter.

Each of us has a moral obligation to intervene in an existing or developing situation where the dogs are or may be endangered.

If YOU have too many dogs, encounter financial difficulties,develop debilitating medical problems, or can no longer give your dogs the attention you know they

deserve... ASK FOR HELP.

Control to identify the dogs at that location.
While the foregoing activities were in process, Maryann had been busy contacting various individuals, HT- Z and other rescue representatives to arrange placements.
On Friday evening, April 28, Maryann and I drove into the area from our respective homes in western Pennsylvania and Virginia. A fellow Giant owner and professional groomer, KatBrookswelcomedusfortheweekend at her northern Virginia home. We met County Animal Control Officers at their facility at 8:00AM on Saturday and had our first sight of the dogs, and what a sight they were.ey had, at this point, been in custody over three weeks in small runs with virtually no human interaction—it was unpleasant (do not confuse Animal Control facilities with a Humane Society Shelter.)

For obvious legal reasons, both the breeder and the Animal Control Officers were under strict instructions not to communicate—the animosity was (understandably) pretty high on both sides. Maryann and I went over each dog with the breeder for identification and history. Because of the overgrown condition of the dogs some of the identifications were, at best, an educated guess.

Embarrassed, ashamed... who cares,

On Sunday,Leslie Waltke drove in from the Philadelphia area to pick up an 11- year old bitch with multiple health issues and questionable prognosis. When Maryann departed, she took 9 Giants with her and dispersed them to various temporary and permanent homes she had arranged.is left 4 dogs at Animal Control.

its not about you!

Editor’s Note: As an epilogue, it should

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be noted that as of July 15 , HTZ still had eight of the original twenty Giants rescued in West Virginia. According to Carolyn Janak, “only one male had both testicles where they were supposed to be. All the others were cryptorchids and neutering them was a more expensive operation. Several also had entropian eyelids, which we fixed of course. By the time they are all in their new homes, we will have spent well over $10,000. ank goodness the money is there to spend!”

n my way home Kat Brooks and I stopped at Ronnie Sakell’s

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who was fostering four of the six Giants already placed by the Sheriff’s Department. He has an attractive and well-designed kennel facility adjacent to his home. We identified the dogs by breeder descriptions and through process of elimination. Mr. Sakell was very interested in adopting one of the dogs and said he would keep the other three until we could arrange suitable housing. e other two Giants placed by Animal Control were to be adopted by their foster care-givers.

Carolyn also mentioned that like the majority of the dogs that come through HTZ Rescue, the WV Giants all responded positively as soon as they

received some loving care. at says so much about our breed’s character and resilience.

Anyone who wants to learn more about the WV Giants and see their photos should go to: http://www.ht-z.org/

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Grooming with Miss Michelle!

by Michelle Smith

Rub a Dub Dub, Try is 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

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for 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 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   & Dandy – photo by Enid ©04

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.e 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 e 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 e Giant Calendar .................................................................................16

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    Presenting - TheThe StandardStandard SchnauzerSchnauzer The Standard Schnauzer Club of America Overview Schnauzer History A Common Misconception p. 4 Early Origins p. 6 From Germany to the U. S p. 9 Breed Standard Examined General Appearance p. 11 Head p. 18 Neck, Topline and Body p. 35 Forequarters p. 50 Hindquarters p. 59 Coat p. 67 Movement p. 77 Temperament & Summary p. 92 Meet the Family The Standard Schnauzer is a member of the European pinscher-schnauzer family of dogs that includes (left to right) the Giant Schnauzer, Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, German Pinscher, Standard Schnauzer. Of the three Schnauzers, the Standard is considered the original. Drawing by M. Esser A Common Misconception MYTH The Standard Schnauzer is a wire coated terrier. FACT The Standard Schnauzer is not a terrier. It shares neither structure nor ancestry with the terriers of Great Britain. Genetically it is closer to the herding and hunting dogs of the European Continent. Some Important Differences STANDARD SCHNAUZER: Originated in Southern Germany. LONG LEGGED TERRIERS: Developed in the British Isles. Working/utility dogs bred to herd, guard property and kill vermin. Primarily bred to go to ground to hunt vermin. Their sturdy, robust build and well sprung ribs give them strength Their narrower chest & body help them maneuver in tight and endurance. places in pursuit of vermin. Upper arm and shoulder blade are approximately the same length & Upper arm is usually shorter than shoulder blade and more set 45 degrees from horizontal. vertical, an aid when going to ground. Feet converge towards the center line of gravity when trotting.
  • Best in Grooming Best in Show

    Best in Grooming Best in Show

    Best in Grooming Best in Show crownroyaleltd.net About Us Crown Royale was founded in 1983 when AKC Breeder & Handler Allen Levine asked his friend Nick Scodari, a formulating chemist, to create a line of products that would be breed specific and help the coat to best represent the breed standard. It all began with the Biovite shampoos and Magic Touch grooming sprays which quickly became a hit with show dog professionals. The full line of Crown Royale grooming products followed in Best in Grooming formulas to meet the needs of different coat types. Best in Show Current owner, Cindy Silva, started work in the office in 1996 and soon found herself involved in all aspects of the company. In May 2006, Cindy took full ownership of Crown Royale Ltd., which continues to be a family run business, located in scenic Phillipsburg, NJ. Crown Royale Ltd. continues to bring new, innovative products to professional handlers, groomers and pet owners worldwide. All products are proudly made in the USA with the mission that there is no substitute for quality. Table of Contents About Us . 2 How to use Crown Royale . 3 Grooming Aids . .3 Biovite Shampoos . .4 Shampoos . .5 Conditioners . .6 Finishing, Grooming & Brushing Sprays . .7 Dog Breed & Coat Type . 8-9 Powders . .10 Triple Play Packs . .11 Sporting Dog . .12 Dilution Formulas: Please note when mixing concentrate and storing them for use other than short-term, we recommend mixing with distilled water to keep the formulas as true as possible due to variation in water make-up throughout the USA and international.
  • Ukc Breed / Group Designation Graph

    Ukc Breed / Group Designation Graph

    UKC BREED / GROUP DESIGNATION GRAPH - GROUP LISTING GUARDIAN GROUP GUARD AIDI Aidi GUARD AKB Akbash Dog GUARD ALENT Alentejo Mastiff GUARD ABD American Bulldog GUARD ANAT Anatolian Shepherd GUARD APN Appenzeller GUARD BMD Bernese Mountain Dog GUARD BRT Black Russian Terrier GUARD BOER Boerboel GUARD BOX Boxer GUARD BULLM Bullmastiff GUARD CORSO Cane Corso Italiano GUARD CDCL Cao de Castro Laboreiro GUARD CAUC Caucasian Ovcharka GUARD CASD Central Asian Shepherd Dog GUARD CMUR Cimarron Uruguayo GUARD DANB Danish Broholmer GUARD DP Doberman Pinscher GUARD DOGO Dogo Argentino GUARD DDB Dogue de Bordeaux GUARD ENT Entlebucher GUARD EMD Estrela Mountain Dog GUARD GS Giant Schnauzer GUARD DANE Great Dane GUARD PYR Great Pyrenees GUARD GSMD Greater Swiss Mountain Dog GUARD HOV Hovawart GUARD KAN Kangal Dog GUARD KSHPD Karst Shepherd Dog GUARD KOM Komondor GUARD KUV Kuvasz GUARD LEON Leonberger GUARD MJM Majorca Mastiff GUARD MARM Maremma Sheepdog GUARD MASTF Mastiff GUARD NEA Neapolitan Mastiff GUARD NEWF Newfoundland GUARD OEB Olde English Bulldogge GUARD OPOD Owczarek Podhalanski GUARD PRESA Perro de Presa Canario GUARD PYRM Pyrenean Mastiff GUARD RT Rottweiler GUARD SAINT Saint Bernard GUARD SAR Sarplaninac GUARD SC Slovak Cuvac GUARD SMAST Spanish Mastiff GUARD SSCH Standard Schnauzer GUARD TM Tibetan Mastiff GUARD TJAK Tornjak GUARD TOSA Tosa Ken SCENTHOUND GROUP SCENT AD Alpine Dachsbracke SCENT B&T American Black & Tan Coonhound SCENT AF American Foxhound SCENT ALH American Leopard Hound SCENT AFVP Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie SCENT
  • Border Collie

    Border Collie

    SCRAPS Breed Profile GIANT SCHNAUZER Stats Country of Origin: Germany Group: Herding and Working Use today: Companion, police dog and herder. Life Span: 12 to 15 years Color: Coat colors come in solid black and salt and pepper. Coat: The double coat has a wiry, dense hard, outer coat with a soft undercoat. The hair stands slightly up off the back, with coarser, longer, bushy whiskers, beard and eyebrows. Grooming: The wiry coat is reasonably easy to look after, but the undercoat is dense and it will become matted unless it is combed or brushed weekly with a short wire brush. Clip out knots and brush first with the grain, then against the grain to lift the coat. The animal should be clipped all over to an even length at least four times a year and ear care continually is important. A person can easily learn how to do it themselves. Pet dogs are generally clipped, and show dogs are usually hand-stripped, which is the process of hand plucking the outer guard hairs either with your fingers or a stripping knife. Trim around the eyes and ears with a blunt-nosed scissor and clean the whiskers after meals. They have no doggie odor and shed little to no hair. Height: Males: 26 to 28 inches; Females: 23 - 26 inches Weight: Males: 60 to 105 pounds; Females: 55 to 75 pounds Profile In Brief: An extremely intelligent, energetic, natural the ears are V-shaped, carried close to strongly territorial dog, the Giant Schnauzer the head. The back is straight. The front legs are loves his owners and feels great responsibility to straight when viewed from all sides.
  • Kurzform Rasse / Abbreviation Breed Stand/As Of: Sept

    Kurzform Rasse / Abbreviation Breed Stand/As Of: Sept

    Kurzform Rasse / Abbreviation Breed Stand/as of: Sept. 2016 A AP Affenpinscher / Monkey Terrier AH Afghanischer Windhund / Afgan Hound AID Atlas Berghund / Atlas Mountain Dog (Aidi) AT Airedale Terrier AK Akita AM Alaskan Malamute DBR Alpenländische Dachsbracke / Alpine Basset Hound AA American Akita ACS American Cocker Spaniel / American Cocker Spaniel AFH Amerikanischer Fuchshund / American Foxhound AST American Staffordshire Terrier AWS Amerikanischer Wasserspaniel / American Water Spaniel AFPV Small French English Hound (Anglo-francais de petite venerie) APPS Appenzeller Sennenhund / Appenzell Mountain Dog ARIE Ariegeois / Arigie Hound ACD Australischer Treibhund / Australian Cattledog KELP Australian Kelpie ASH Australian Shepherd SILT Australian Silky Terrier STCD Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog AUST Australischer Terrier / Australian Terrier AZ Azawakh B BARB Franzosicher Wasserhund / French Water Dog (Barbet) BAR Barsoi / Russian Wolfhound (Borzoi) BAJI Basenji BAN Basst Artesien Normad / Norman Artesien Basset (Basset artesien normand) BBG Blauer Basset der Gascogne / Bue Cascony Basset (Basset bleu de Gascogne) BFB Tawny Brittany Basset (Basset fauve de Bretagne) BASH Basset Hound BGS Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund / Bavarian Mountain Hound BG Beagle BH Beagle Harrier BC Bearded Collie BET Bedlington Terrier BBS Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund / White Swiss Shepherd Dog (Berger Blanc Suisse) BBC Beauceron (Berger de Beauce) BBR Briard (Berger de Brie) BPIC Picardieschäferhund / Picardy Shepdog (Berger de Picardie (Berger Picard))
  • HSVMA Guide to Congenital and Heritable Disorders in Dogs

    HSVMA Guide to Congenital and Heritable Disorders in Dogs

    GUIDE TO CONGENITAL AND HERITABLE DISORDERS IN DOGS Includes Genetic Predisposition to Diseases Special thanks to W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M. for researching and compiling the information contained in this guide. Dr. Dodds is a world-renowned vaccine research scientist with expertise in hematology, immunology, endocrinology and nutrition. Published by The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association P.O. Box 208, Davis, CA 95617, Phone: 530-759-8106; Fax: 530-759-8116 First printing: August 1994, revised August 1997, November 2000, January 2004, March 2006, and May 2011. Introduction: Purebred dogs of many breeds and even mixed breed dogs are prone to specific abnormalities which may be familial or genetic in nature. Often, these health problems are unapparent to the average person and can only be detected with veterinary medical screening. This booklet is intended to provide information about the potential health problems associated with various purebred dogs. Directory Section I A list of 182 more commonly known purebred dog breeds, each of which is accompanied by a number or series of numbers that correspond to the congenital and heritable diseases identified and described in Section II. Section II An alphabetical listing of congenital and genetically transmitted diseases that occur in purebred dogs. Each disease is assigned an identification number, and some diseases are followed by the names of the breeds known to be subject to those diseases. How to use this book: Refer to Section I to find the congenital and genetically transmitted diseases associated with a breed or breeds in which you are interested. Refer to Section II to find the names and definitions of those diseases.