Hearthmore Giant Schnauzers

05/22/2025

Mark Your Calendars For The 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

🗓️ February 2 & 3, 2026 🎟️

Presale Tickets On Sale Today!

Find more information here: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=327449

02/14/2025

Magnificent!!! We are so incredibly proud of everything that team Monty has accomplished. We love you with all our hearts ❤️

02/13/2025

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02/13/2025

Best in Show at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is Monty the Giant Schnauzer! Reserve Best is Show is Bourbon the Whippet!

View all of the Group Judging results here: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=318654

Photo by Lisa Croft Elliott

02/13/2025

02/13/2025

02/13/2025

So you watched Monty win Best in Show at Westminster and you're wondering where to get a Giant Schnauzer puppy?

Unfortunately, there are too many breeders out there who put profit over good breeder practices. Good Giants come from responsible breeders...

• They prove their dogs in conformation or performance competitions
• They health test their dogs before deciding to breed
• They plan every litter with a goal to improve the breed – never just to create puppies to sell
• They support their puppy owners through every issue and question for the life of the dog
• They will always take back any dog they produced

Visit the GSCA website for more information including a list of over 50 breeders who are also GSCA members. Reach out to one in your area. While they may not have a puppy available, they will gladly teach you about the breed and help connect you with a responsible breeder.

www.giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com/Breeder-Listing.aspx

You will also find breed health information and a great set of interview questions to ask any breeder if you decide that a Giant is the right breed for you.

www.giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com/data/pdf/Breeder-Interview-Questions.pdf

Yes, that is Monty as a puppy in the photo. His breeder is Cheryl Ambrose (Hearthmore Giant Schnauzers), and yes, she is one of the wonderful and responsible breeders you will find on the GSCA site.

02/13/2025

From Online: Monty The Giant Schnauzer Wins Best In Show At The 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

The Giant Schnauzer named Monty took home the highest title of Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan. Under Judge Paula Nykiel of Washington, Missouri, America’s most prestigious dog show came to a close at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” on the evening of Tuesday, February 11.

Monty, a 5-year-old male of Ocean City, NJ, officially known as GCHG CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB, is handled by Katie Bernardin and owned by Sandra Nordstrom, Katie Bernardin, and Cherlann Ambrose.

Bourbon, the 9-year-old female Whippet, officially known as GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon, won Reserve Best in Show with handler, Cheslie Pickett Smithey.

Read the entire article here: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=318812

02/13/2025

Well Said!!

A Giant Schnauzer just won Best in Show at Westminster—a remarkable achievement for the breed! However, with that recognition comes a surge of interest from people who may not fully understand what it means to own a Giant Schnauzer. Unfortunately, this often leads to impulse purchases, and many of these dogs end up surrendered when their owners realize they cannot meet the breed’s demands.

Giant Schnauzer rescues are already overwhelmed, with 30 to 50 dogs being surrendered each month. This isn’t because they are bad dogs—it’s because too many people get them without truly understanding what they require. Giant Schnauzers are high-energy, highly intelligent working dogs. They need structured training, extensive socialization, and daily physical and mental stimulation. Without it, they can develop behavioral issues, become destructive, or display aggressive tendencies.

Adding to this crisis, backyard breeders will seize this moment to profit from the breed’s sudden popularity. These breeders prioritize quick sales over responsible breeding, often producing puppies without regard for health, temperament, or proper socialization. Many of these poorly bred Giants will end up in inexperienced homes, only to be surrendered when owners realize they are unprepared for the reality of owning such a strong-willed, high-drive breed.

This is not a breed for the casual dog owner. Giants thrive in experienced hands, with owners who are committed to providing leadership, training, and an active lifestyle. If you’re considering getting a Giant Schnauzer, take the time to research the breed thoroughly. Meet reputable breeders who health-test and prioritize temperament. Talk to experienced owners, and honestly assess whether your lifestyle can support the needs of this working breed.

If you love the breed but aren’t fully prepared for the challenge of raising a puppy, consider adoption. Many Giants in rescues need homes because their previous owners underestimated the responsibility. Thoughtful, informed decisions will help prevent more dogs from ending up in shelters and ensure that Giant Schnauzers are placed in homes that are truly equipped for them.

Let’s celebrate this breed responsibly—by making sure they end up in the right homes, not in rescue.

*Photo by Nor Cal Bulldogger