About the Breeder
                 2005 thru 2008

Our first planned litter was whelped February 1st and 2nd 2005.  Birthdates are February 1, 2005. 

Our fourth giant we are keeping from our planned litter.  "Aegis" is our project.

In 2005 we attended a couple AKC Breed Shows with all four dogs as well as Seigerin Conformation.

In 2005 I continued focusing on my Obedience and Tracking training.  I competed in two DVG Trials and WRSF "Schnauzerfest" Trial with Brier and Berlyn  in Tracking.  One was successful and two were an experience.  We will continue to train in tracking.  I have a lot to learn. 

In 2005 Richard and I competed in a NADAC Agility Trial with Brier and Berlyn.

In 2005 Berlyn trained in Protection periodically.

We look forward to enjoying 2006 with our Riesenschnauzers.

Beginning 2006 I am continuing to focus on my Obedience, Tracking and Protection training.

In 2006 Richard and I competed in a NADAC Agility Trial with Brier.

In 2006 I attended two Seminars.  One in New Jersey with Alfred Hupfauer and Renate Rank hosted by the North East Regional Riesenschnauzer Club.  The second in Massachusetts with Nancy Droukas hosted by Performance Plus Training Center.

In 2006 I began working for Eagle Pack Dog Food Company.  I will be doing Demonstrations at various locations.

2006 Our second planned litter was whelped July 25, 2006.

2006 The Tracy Gallery launched the canine note card series.

2006 We (Richard and I) will have many changes in our lives.  I am retiring in October and will reside in Cape Coral, Florida with Berlyn and Aegis.  Richard will remain on the Farm in Seekonk, Massachusetts for a few more years with Brier.  Cross will always remain on the Farm with Aunt Jan and Uncle Jack.

In the winter months Richard will visit the sunny warmth of Florida and in the summer months I will visit the breezes of the bay in Massachusetts.

2006 I attended WRSF Schnauzerfest in Illinois.   Aegis and Berlyn were entered in Seigerin Conformation.

2006 After Schnauzerfest, Richard and I drove to Florida with Aegis and Berlyn.

2006 I have been in Florida for 8 weeks...Retirement is not what I expected.  I thought I would have at least visited a beach and read a romance book.   I haven't had the time yet.

While in Florida, I have been training each week with Phil Hoelcher in tracking, obedience and protection.  I have joined the South Florida Schutzhund Club and I will continue this training through 2007.  If my dogs and I can tolerate the heat, I will continue training in the summer.

We look forward to enjoying 2007 with our Riesenschnauzers.

2007 I attended the 10th Annual Phil Hoelscher Seminar and Camp.  This was an experience well worth attending again in the future.

2007 I attended my first AKC Obedience Trial with Berlyn.   I have continued trialing with Berlyn and Aegis in the AKC Obedience ring.  I am having a lot of fun and I am learning more and more with each experience.

2007 I attended my first TT Test with Berlyn and Aegis.  It was quite an experience and I will continue to enter this test with other dogs.

2007 I attended my first AKC Rally Trial with Berlyn.  I have continued trialing with Berlyn and Aegis in the AKC Rally ring.  I am enjoying the different areas, climates, indoors, outdoors,  open space, cramped quarters, to compete in...it certainly is challenging with quite a bit of different distractions.

2007 I was invited by the Dog Obedience Club of Lee County, Inc. along with Berlyn to attend DOCOF.   http://www.docof.org This event is held and participated each year by 40+ dog clubs of Florida.   I feel Honored.

2007 Was quite an experience in our Planned Breeding.   Up until now, many people put time into this special breeding.   The Planned Breeding has taken place.   Story: 

2007 has been one year since I arrived in Cape Coral, Florida.  This past year I experienced many venues with my dogs.   Local Club Training - AKC, away Club Training - DVG, local Search and Rescue Training, showing AKC Obedience and Rally. 

2007 I begin working in a local Art Gallery part time. 

We look forward to enjoying 2008 with our Riesenschnauzers.

2008 I have continued trialing with Berlyn and Aegis in the AKC Obedience ring.  I am having a lot of fun and I am learning more and more with each experience.

2008 Was quite an experience in our Planned Breeding.   Up until now, many people put time into this special breeding.   The Planned Breeding has taken place.   Story: 

2008 I attended the North American Police Working Dog Association Seminar. 

2008 I attended the J & K Canine Academy Inc. Seminar. 

2008 I was invited by the Dog Obedience Club of Lee County, Inc. along with Berlyn and Aegis to attend DOCOF.   http://www.docof.org This event is held and participated each year by 40+ dog clubs of Florida.   I feel Honored.

2008 I continued training AKC Tracking.   I attended a seminar and certified my first AKC certification with Berlyn.   I continued and entered my first AKC Tracking Dog Test.  I passed my first Tracking Dog Test with Berlyn.

2008 I competed in Companion Dog Excellent with Aegis and we achieved the title.  My first CDX Title.

2008 I continued to acquire certificates required to certify dogs for search and rescue.