Steadfast Standard Schnauzers

23/08/2024

Steadfast at the National show at Purina Farms, MO! For the 1st time ever, Craig and I attending as spectators. Steadfast's Fiona and Kodi will be showing, but the rest of the Steadfast pack stayed home so we could concentrate on evaluating breeding stock and socializing with friends. Such a treat for us getting ro do this! We rented a little cabin on a horse ranch and hope to get some riding in too. Where were staying, there's no cell phone signals and no TV networks. A real getaway y'all!Cross your fingers for Fiona and Kodi!

20/08/2024

Happy Birthday to the Hot August Nights litter!! Three years ago today Honor had her first litter of 7; Rocket, Lilly, Scout, Delta, Cooper, Sunny, and Zac. Happy birthday you beautiful puppies. We hope that you are living your best life!

13/08/2024

Congratulations to "Kodi", GCHG CH Steadfast's Son Of Liberty FDC DCAT SWA SCE SIE CGC TKA ATT, for his Reserve Best in Show and Group 1 placing last weekend in Little Rock, Arkansas!

Kodi is owned by Mark Mansfield and professionally shown by Joey Washnesky.

28/07/2024

4 years ago today, Don had to express his opinion on Irene's consideration of a new puppy.

28/06/2024

"Kodi"! GCHG CH Steadfast's Son Of Liberty FDC DCAT SWA SCE SIE CGC TKA ATT won another Best of Breed in Oklahoma City yesterday!

26/06/2024

"Sami" Steadfast's Sweet As Molasses FDC DCAT ACT1 CGC TKN

25/06/2024

Currently the #3 Standard Schnauzer for breed in the nation and half way through the year, Kodi's looking good! Congrats to Kodi, his proud owner Mark Mansfield, and his excellent handler Joey Washnesky! We here at Steadfast couldn't be prouder.

23/06/2024

Honor says, "Good morning!"

19/06/2024

Some recent pics of "Rocket", GCH CH Steadfast's Rockets' Red Glare FDC CA DCAT ACT1 ACT1J CGC TKN at the Fort Worth dog show.

19/06/2024

Here are the official results from last month's 2024 Westminster Dog Show: https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/results-breed/?competition_id=3&breed_id=160&breed_name=Standard+Schnauzers

16/05/2024

Big Congratulations to "Fiona", GCHG CH Steadfast's Sweet Land Of Liberty CAA FCAT ACT1 ACT1J DS CGC TKI, and her proud owners Brian Kramer and Jesus Garcia on winning Best of Breed at the 2024 Westminster Dog Show! Fiona is professionally handled by Ashlie Whitmore and Alfonso Escobedo.

Darcy and I here at Steadfast are extremely proud of this beautiful girl and her many accomplishments.

15/05/2024

Congratulations to "Kodi", GCHG CH Steadfast's Son Of Liberty FDC DCAT SWA SCE SIE CGC TKA ATT, and his owner Mark Mansfield for winning an Award of Merit a the 2024 Westminster Dog Show. Kodi is proudly and lovingly shown by Joey Washnesky. Darc and I here at Steadfast couldn't be prouder of this handsome man!

15/05/2024

Watch Steadfast represent in the Best of Breed Competition at the 2024 Westminster Dog Show. First in the ring is Kodi, # 7. The fourth dog in the lineup is Fiona, #8. And finally, the seventh dog in the ring is our own young Grace, #18. She's being handled by Darcy and she is the only Champion amongst this group of Grand Champions of various levels:

Kodi is being handled by Joey Washnesky.
Fiona is being handled by Ashlie Whitmore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8g-O88zfTA

Standard Schnauzers | Breed Judging 2024

14/05/2024

Many more and much better pics coming, but just couldn't wait to share that Steadfast's HRH Fiona took Best Of Breed at Westminster! We're so over the moon! Thank you to Brian and Jesus and Ashlie and Alfonso for all you do. Go team HRH!

Kodi got an Award Of Merit, and Grace and I didn't fall down. A total win for Steadfast!

12/05/2024

Made it to NY and having Italian food in Queens while watching WKC Agility trials. Life is good!

07/05/2024

Hey, everyone! We’re getting ready for our trip to NY and I just thought I’d pass along that you can watch us live at the Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. Our Steadfast dogs are:

Kodi #7
Fiona #8
Grace #18

Fiona and Kodi graced the Westminster stage last year, and this year, I am beyond excited to announce that Grace and I will be joining them! It's not every day a breeder has three champions at Westminster, so this is truly a remarkable moment for us. Fiona and Kodi are shining in the Top 5 of the nation's elite, both achieving the prestigious Grand Champion Gold level status.

Fingers crossed y’all! My hopes are high for Fiona and Kodi. They swept the National show last year – taking both of the #1 spots, Best Of Breed and Best Of Opposite. For Grace and I, if I manage to not trip or show my a$$ to the camera, I’ll call that a successful show. Wish us luck!

If you’ve never understood how dog shows work, here’s the progression of how to watch:
1. Best Of Breed competition. Dogs are shown first by Breed and then by Groups. So, Standard Schnauzers will compete against each other in the Breed ring at 8:00 AM, and then the one dog selected as the Best Of Breed winner will advance to compete in Group.
2. Group competition. Standard Schnauzers are part of the Working Group, and that coverage starts at 7:30 PM Eastern. There will be live coverage of Group Judging for three Groups: Sporting, Working, and Terrier, so I can’t say for certain what time Working Group will be on.
3. Best In Show competition. The #1 dog from each of these Groups then advances to the Best In Show competition along with the #1 dogs from Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups that were judged on Monday.

It will be on Fox Sports channels and streaming live on the Westminster website: https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/ (Note that Fox Sports is currently re-airing the Westminster Kennel Club show from last year, so don’t be confused if you see it on TV before this weekend.)

28/04/2024

Too funny not to pass along.

27/04/2024

I don't usually go for cutesy things, but found this at Hobby Lobby and had to have it. Plus, it was on sale!

17/04/2024

Please see the write up below on Simon and his owner Don Hubbard; of whom we're very proud.

13/04/2024

Recently Sami, Steadfast's Sweet As Molasses FDC DCAT ACT1 CGC TKN, earned her Farm Dog certification. Sami is proudly owned by Dottie Roach. Congratulations to Sami and Dottie on their journey together.

13/04/2024

Recently Rocket, GCH CH Steadfast's Rockets' Red Glare FDC CA DCAT ACT1 ACT1J CGC TKN, achieved his AKC Grand Champion status. Rocket is very proudly owned by Dottie Roach. Dottie is a first time Standard Schnauzer owner, and this is her first time showing in conformation. Her and Rocket truly have come a long ways. Congratulations to Dottie and Rocket for achieving this status. You've both earned it!

22/03/2024

"Grace" CH Steadfast's Precious And Grace FDC CA BCAT ACT1 ACT1J CGC TKN

10/02/2024

Saw this dog bed advertised and thought, you know your life has gone to the dogs when you find yourself sleeping like this! 😂

08/02/2024

Too cute not to share. We have new Steadfast pack members that took their puppy home already. Pics of them coming soon. In the meantime, here's some snapshots of puppies just being adorable.

04/02/2024

Some dog humor for y'all.

04/02/2024

Fiona finish's 2023 as the #1 Standard Schnauzer in the nation and won the 2023 SSCA National Specialty held in Costa Mesa, CA.

Huge congratulations go out to her owners Brian Kramer and Jesus Garcia and to Ashlie Whitmore and Alfonso Escobedo for showing this beautiful girl and promoting the breed! Thank you for your friendship and sharing the ride with us along the way.