VACATION TO RUSSIA/ESTONIA/FINLAND

We are back from a fantastic vacation- seeing Red Square, the Kremlin in Moscow, on to St Petersburg and too much to list as to what we saw. From St Petersburg for an 8 hour bus trip seeing the countryside of Russia - going thru Russian customs (quite a story) then on to Estonia.  Old Towne in Tallin is quaint and fun to shop & eat.  Helsinki Finland is easy to get around in - nice shopping areas & site seeing.

PUPPIES HAVE ARRIVED!

July 19, 3 boys and 3 girls -  all are healthy and Mom Heidi is a good Mom keeping watch over them.

PELLA GOES BEST OF BREED AT 11 1/2 YRS OLD!

OKC shows at the of May, PELLA at 11 1/2 years old shown & co-owned by Jeanie Graves in the Veteran Class- won her class, went on to Best of Breed ring and went BEST OF BREED over 3 Very nice male specials.  Way to go Pella & Jeanie!  We are very proud of you!

PUPPIES DUE AROUND JULY 15TH OR SO!

Cinch & Heidi are expecting puppies and we are taking reservations.

GROUP PLACEMENT AT UKC TOP TEN WEEKEND

GCH Korppret's Friendly Persuasian  shown by Aunt Betty (Betty Murray)took a Group 4 on Saturday at the TOP TEN Invite at UKC shows in Michigan.  Thursday & Friday went Best of Breed.  Way to go Betty & Max!

GROUP PLACEMENTS

Memorial Day shows here in Tulsa Oklahoma were fun with lots of company to share the fun.  Karen Laubengauer from Mississippi and Ruth Albano from Indiana spent 4 days along with Betty & Jack Murray from Joplin.

A Schnauzer party of 21 people held at the Houskeepers' on Saturday nite had all the makins' of a good party.

Our boy Max, handled by Betty Murray went Best of Breed on Sunday and on to group - placed 3rd in Group under Judge Dr Wanda Spediacci & with top nationally known handlers.  Monday, he & Betty went Best of Breed- on to group - a 4th place with Judge Roger Hartinger - again with top nationally known handlers.  WAY TO GO - Betty & Max!

CH Argenta's Pella Petronella (Pella) at 11.5 years old went Best of Opposite Sunday and Monday ending the shows with 2 majors and points toward her GRAND Championship.  She was shown in the Veterans class and competiting with her son, Cinch!

Good Sportsman Ship Award and more!

Two new awards this year, one goes to Dick & Judy for their work recognized in the Standard Schnauzer Club of America by nonimating them for the Ruth Inman Award - a very prestigious award from the Club.

Second award came from Mid Continent Kennel Club, Tulsa Ok when Judy was recognized for her sportsman like conduct and was given the award of "Good Sportsman Ship Award".  Both awards are given through nominations from membership of both Clubs. A big "thank you" goes to both Clubs.

Our boy MAX is doing well in the show circuit- taking Best of Breed several times and two (2) Group 1's.  

Ellie and her puppies are doing very well  -- almost 3 wks old now and pushing 3 pounds each, walking, hearing and trying to bark. All five of them have been placed.

Our boy Cinch is hoping to be a father to Heidi's puppies. Breeding is taking place this week and we hope for 6-8 puppies. Heidi and Cinch have their medical credentials all are good/normal. We will be taking reservations for puppies.