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About the Breeder
From Horses to Dogs!! After 20
dedicated years of breeding/training/showing horses, I decided a
change was needed.
I have been
studying Giant Schnauzer Pedigrees since
1997.
I have selected dogs with the finest European Working Lines!

2009 I continued to acquire certificates
required to certify dogs for search and rescue.
2009 Aegis and I went to Germany. Aegis will continue studying in
Germany at University
riesenschnauzer von Grobis Meute
www.riesenschnauzerschwarz.de
2009 I attended the North American Police Working Dog Association Seminar. Berlyn
and I tested to certify Cadaver Detection Team. We passed.
2009 I went on a road trip to Illinois with
Berlyn, Cobra and Caloosa. We brought Allie, Aegis' sister
back to Florida. We are sitting Allie temporarily.
2009 I attended SWFLorida K9 Search Unit Test
in Tampa, Florida with Berlyn, We Passed.

2010 I continue to acquire
certificates required for search and rescue.
2010 I attended the 6th Annual Missing Persons
National Round Table Conference in North Carolina. Hosted by
Community United Effort CUE Center for Missing Persons.
2010 I attended a HRD Building Search
Essentials Workshop. in Williamsburg, VA. Hosted by Bay
Area Recovery Canines.
Training dogs is going to be a life long
learning project for Richard and myself.
Our Goal is to breed Quality. We are not
perfectionists but we do strive for excellence.
Over the last several years, we have
encountered many wonderful experiences with our dogs. We
have met many, many people who have common dog sport interests.
We want to Thank and Bless Everyone who has helped us,
guided us, gave us direction and entered our lives for short and
long periods of time because of our dogs. I hope I can be
as helpful to someone in my lifetime as you have been to me.
Too many to list by name You All Know Who You Are.
For more
information or just a visit to hang-out with a Giant, please
contact:
Brier Cross
Kennel North (est. 2001)
Brier Cross
Kennel South (est. 2006)
Tracy A. Gustafson
508-395-1363 - Cell
Volunteer
Work In 2002 I volunteered
for Vice President position at a small struggling Massachusetts
Club where Richard was training. I became President of the
club after the former President resigned. At the end of my
term, I did not seek re-election. In
2003 I volunteered for Secretary position at a USA Schutzhund
affiliated Club which was in transition. Shortly prior to
the end of my term I let it be known I would not seek
re-election and that I would not be rejoining USA Schutzhund at
this time. I voluntarily resigned my position.
In 2003 I volunteered to help with Auction/Raffle Donations
for the Working Schnauzer Federation Trial.
In addition to Club Memberships, I began volunteering in 2003
at AKC Breed Shows as a Steward which continued thru 2004.
In 2005 I volunteered to help the AKC Tracking Club with
hospitality at trials. I also volunteered to lay tracks at
trials (I am proud that all 4 tracks I laid, the competitors
were successful).
In 2005 I volunteered to help with Auction/Raffle Donations
for the Working Riesenschnauzer Federation Trial.
In 2006 I was nominated and accepted
nomination to be a Board Member of the
Tracking Club of Massachusetts.
In 2006 I was nominated and accepted nomination to be on the
Board of Directors of the Working Riesenschnauzer Federation.
In 2006 I volunteered to Steward at Performance Plus Training
Center Show & Go Obedience. I experienced the preliminary
to AKC Obedience Shows. I was hooked...
...I then volunteered to Steward at Providence Kennel Club
Obedience Show.
In 2006 I continued to help the Tracking Club of
Massachusetts with hospitality at trials.
In 2006 I volunteered to help with Auction/Raffle Donations
for the Working Riesenschnauzer Federation Trial.
In 2006 I volunteered to help the Humane Society in Fort Myers,
Florida with donations for a fund raiser.
In 2006 I volunteered to help as well as learn with the South
Florida Search and Rescue Team.
In 2007 I continue to volunteer
to help as well as learn with the South Florida Search and
Rescue Team.
In 2007 I volunteered to be part of the group for the two day
South Florida Schutzhund Club Trial in February.
In 2008 I continue to volunteer
to help as well as learn with the Southwest Florida K-9 Search
Unit.
In 2008 I began working with an organization called
S.P.A.Y.-L.E.E.
INC.
A Dog Rescue Organization that specializes in the
underdog...Dobermann that other organizations are reluctant to
rescue. This is a NO Kill Shelter. I have been
working with all dogs in the shelter on their obedience skills.
This is the most Rewarding feat I have accomplished in the dog
venue!
In 2009 I continue to volunteer
to help as well as learn with the Southwest Florida K-9 Search
Unit.
In 2009 I volunteered to Steward at Dog Obedience Club of Lee
County Show in Punta Gorda, FL
In 2009 I volunteered to book locations for DOCLC to give
Demonstrations.
In 2010 I continue to volunteer
to help as well as learn with the Southwest Florida K-9 Search
Unit.
In 2010 I volunteered to Steward at Dog Obedience Club of Lee
County Show in Punta Gorda, FL.

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