Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Standard Schnauzer-WORKING GROUP

Standard Schnauzer-WORKING GROUP:

"Relive the Standard Schnauzer breed judging at the 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show."

Click on the link above to see the top standard schnauzers in the country!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Begin to understand the confirmation of a standard schnauzer


When looking at the Standard Schnauzer you will hear people talk about the "standard of the breed" this actually describes the "perfect dog" or what breeders strive to achieve in their breeding programs.  Knowing that all dogs have faults to a certain degree it is important to start to understand some of the terminology that is used to describe a standard schnauzer's confirmation. 

       

Judges are looking for a square build, that means that the height at the wither is the same as the length measured from the point of the shoulder to the point of the rump.   


Does the appearance look correct: looking at the hindquarters the breed standard gives specific ways of determining this:  if a line is drawn from the stifle to the hock would it be an extension of the back up along the upper neckline?  Is the length of the back or the section starting just behind the wither and ending at the start of the loin or total half length of the top-line about the same length as the total head?  The height of the forelegs to the elbow should be equal to the height from the elbow to the wither.  


The angulation front and rear should be similar.  The correct movement is for the standard schnauzer to reach and drive with the rear following the fore, square and in balance.  

 

Saturday, March 12, 2011

My Schnauzer's Love These Treats


The Merrick Brand has been one of our favorites!
The ingredients are excellent and they are made in America.
Many local pet stores are now carrying this brand.   


Ingredients:
Beef Tail

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein    (Min.) 50.00%
Crude Fat          (Min.) 18.00%
Crude Fiber      (Max.) 9.00%
Moisture           (Max.) 5.00%

Monday, March 7, 2011

Zoe before and after grooming

See what a day at the spa does for a girl!
Boy I need a spa day!
Ok so I took a bath and now I'm a fluff ball!