Blogs, Mini schnauzer concerns

Preparing for dog shows in the Philippines

How do you prepare your mini schnauzer for a dog show? This is a question I am always asked by those who are starting out in conformation dog shows. My standard answer is that you can’t prepare a mini schnauzer (or any dog, for that matter) for a dog show overnight, or even a week… Continue reading Preparing for dog shows in the Philippines

Blogs, Mini schnauzer concerns

Falcon is the 2019 top mini schnauzer in Thailand

Proud to share that our Falcon (Ch Virrey de Copertal at Plasma) is the 2019 top mini schnauzer in Thailand.  Falcon's breeder is Bernardo Büchner Regazzoni🇩🇪 and he is co-owned by myself and Beer (Youngyut Amjaroen) of Thailand's Plasma Kennels. Feels good that the top mini schnauzers in both Thailand and the Philippines are affiliated with… Continue reading Falcon is the 2019 top mini schnauzer in Thailand

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Charlie is 2019 top mini schnauzer in the Philippines

We are proud to announce that Charlie (International and Philippine Grand Champion Elan's Bubby Bulbasaur) , our home-bred miniature schnauzer, is the 2019 top mini schnauzer in the Philippines. We particularly thank his owner, Thirdee Duran, under whose love and care Charlie has flourished. Honestly, when Thirdee got Charlie as a puppy, he was not… Continue reading Charlie is 2019 top mini schnauzer in the Philippines

Blogs, Mini schnauzer concerns

Parti mini schnauzers in the Philippines

Parti mini schnauzers are always a very controversial topic among mini schnauzer owners all over the world, including the Philippines. So many people are smitten by their colors and markings, so much so that they rush out to get them without doing their research. They find out too late that partis (or livers or merles)… Continue reading Parti mini schnauzers in the Philippines

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Our mini schnauzer is top-ranked in Thailand

We're proud to announce that we own the top-ranked mini schnauzers in the Philippines and Thailand! Our Falcon (Th. Ch. Virrey de Copertal) is currently the top-ranked miniature schnauzer in Thailand. He joins Charlie (Int./Ph Grand Ch. Elan's Bubbly Bulbasaur), the top-ranked miniature schnauzer in the Philippines. This is as of end-August 2019. Numbers and… Continue reading Our mini schnauzer is top-ranked in Thailand

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Charlie is now top mini schnauzer :-)

Very proud of Charlie (PH. Int/Grand Champion Elan's Bubbly Bulbasuar) who is now the top-ranked mini schnauzer in the Philippines after  winning 2nd Best Philippine Born in Show under Judge Terrier Specialists Simon Mills (Australia) at the Club Terriales Filipinas Inc.'s 9th All breed dogshow  held yesterday, July 13,2019,  at Marikina City. As of now,… Continue reading Charlie is now top mini schnauzer 🙂

Dog health, Mini schnauzer concerns

Health testing mini schnauzers in the Philippines

Health tests are a must for all dog breeders. If you’re about to buy a puppy, make sure that you get one from a breeder who has done health testing on his or her lines. Unfortunately, not too many breeders in the Philippines do this because DNA testing for dogs and other services are not… Continue reading Health testing mini schnauzers in the Philippines

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White mini schnauzers in the Philippines (and why mine isn’t available for stud services)

White mini schnauzers are a topic that always stir up a lot of discussion among lovers of the breed. As an owner of white mini schnauzers, let me walk you through the issue, and how it plays out in the Philippines. The origins of the white mini schnauzer is hotly debated. You can research this… Continue reading White mini schnauzers in the Philippines (and why mine isn’t available for stud services)

Dog care, Mini schnauzer concerns

Ear cropping and tail docking in the Philippines

No topic can elicit more debate among schnauzer owners than the issue of ear cropping and tail docking. In many countries (UK, EU, and Australia), tail docking and ear cropping are banned so dog owners there don't have to make any decision regarding their dogs. The Philippines is among a handful of countries (including the… Continue reading Ear cropping and tail docking in the Philippines

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Improper mini schnauzer coat colors

Just last week, the Philippine Canine Club. Inc. (PCCI) issued a memorandum stating that dogs with improper coat colors can only be registered on a limited basis. The memo also states that dogs with proper coat colors with a lineage of an improper coat color may only be conditionally registered. This is a very welcome… Continue reading Improper mini schnauzer coat colors