Introduction to Giant Schnauzers

A few weeks ago, I was hired to update, upgrade, and maintain the website for the Giant Schnauzer Club of America. For those of you who don't know what a giant schnauzer is, neither did I.  I've learned it's a dog breed - think of a schnauzer, and then triple it's size.

Friday I went to the Rocky Mountain Cluster Dog Show at the National Western Stock Show Complex in Denver.  Prior to this, the only knowledge I had about dog shows was from watching Best in Show and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's annual visits to the Westminster Dog Show.

When I arrived at the show, I met Bill, the membership chairman for the Giant Schnauzer Club of America, who graciously gave me a tour of the dog show.  Around mid-day, I saw the judging of the giant schnauzers, which people in-the-know refer to as "giants".  I was really impressed with them -- each of the dogs seemed very playful, yet when it came time for judging they were all business.

Here are some photos and possibly a video from the day if I can get it to work.

Agility Competition

Poodles being groomed.  BEFORE

AFTER

I just thought this was funny.

 

Juniors' Competition.  Basically kids showing their dogs to judges.  My favorite part of the show.

Another photo from the Juniors' Competition.

Golden retrievers

A mastiff getting familiar with an uncomfortable bulldog.