Our story is similar to most people who show dogs. We fell in love with the breed first and then went looking for a show dog.

Our first Miniature Schnauzer was Digit. I am sure she came from a puppy mill, but we were told she was pure breed, a “rare" platinum color and registered. Don't get me wrong, I love this little dog, but the best representative of what a miniature schnauzer should look like she is not. What she does have is a heart as big as she thinks she is and a willingness to do whatever as long as it is with her people.

We have heard it said that minis are like potato chips, you can't have just one. We had just finished puppy class at Blue Springs n'Katiedid with our little 12 week old black mini when this petite elderly woman came in with her daughter and a female black mini. She sat down next to us and said, “Who have you got there?” She asked if she could see him, grabbed him by the jaw and the butt and “stacked” him on the nearest table. We had no clue what she was doing or why, in fact we were a little concerned for our little guy in the hands of this exuberant woman. “Nice head. Are you going to get his ears done? His tail set is a little low. Have you thought about showing him?” All this came tumbling out of her mouth with out waiting for answers from us. By this time we are giving each other a look and were both thinking, this woman is not quite right. Just when we were about to grab our puppy and make for the nearest exit, her daughter introduced her self. “Hi, I'm Carol and this is my mom Millie Schultz. We are Dynasty Miniature Schnauzers and this is our show dog Pagie.” They were there for the "drop in" conformation class, getting ready for their clubs specialty show at the end of the month. We stayed and watched the conformation class for a while and Millie invited us to their club's specialty show. Before we left, we learned a little about Millie's past show dogs and that she had been showing for about 20 years. Now when ever any one asks why we show dogs we blame Millie.

I am now the Vice President and Celeste is on the board of the Centennial State Miniature Schnauzer Club in Colorado . It has been an interesting journey.

To learn more about the Club and the fun things we do with our Miniature Schnauzers visit our site at http://www.CSMSC.org

Linda Knilans and Celeste Abell

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