This was our very first time to the Nationals and we had a blast!
Both Madison and Nova (litter mates) qualified making it even more special!
Our friend Cricket (who also has a Standard Schnauzer, Charger) went with us.


I love how this van packs!


First night stop - LQ Airport in Salt Lake City


Somewhere between UT and NV on I-80


We made it! LQ in Reno, NV. . .how can the dogs be tired?


left - don't get too excited, that is my laptop. . . right - dog walk area across parking lot




Premium crating area in main arena


First walk through


Beautiful schnauzer banner made by Sara Franson of Missouri


You might recognize these three stunning Standard Schnauzers


Candid pics of some of the Colorado folks.


left - Challenger course . . . center - Finals course . . . right - walking Challenger course

Some of our Colorado friends. . .

Kelly Misegadis and Ellie - Challenger's round - 8 inch


Mike McCoy and Buddy Lee - Finals round - 4 inch preferred - 1st place



Pat Levy and Troon - Finals round - 4 inch preferred - 2nd place


Kathy Mateka and Zinger - Finals round - 4 inch preferred - 3rd place


Don Hansen and Baily - Finals round - 16 inch preferred - 2nd place


left - Madison and Nova's numbers . . . pictures of our ribbons