The Giant Hotline Newsletter

The quarterly newsletter of the South Central Giant Schnauzer Club


The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VI, No. 2 (June 2008) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Giant Schnauzer Wins BIS at Crufts -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Bubba’s Giant Laugh -- by Cindy Gustafson .......4
  • Faulkner’s Laugh and Halloween Trick -- by Tina Fields .......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle -- by Michelle Smith .......5
  • The Three Rs -- by Greg Reyna .......6
  • Walking The Dogs -- by by Enid Lagree .......7
  • Recipe for Vehicle Roadwork Program -- by Anne West .......8
  • CHIC -- by Carie L. May-Bowers .......9
  • Senior Giant Maulyanne -- by Maf Tyma .......10
  • SCGS Club Members’ Show News -- by .......10
  • Giant Birth Announcement .......11
  • Giant Chef’s Corner -- by Val Quella .......
  • 2008 Spring Fling a Success -- by Jane Chism with Photos by Enid .......12-13
  • Rudy’s Nursing Home Visits -- by Maf Tyma .......14
  • Opie and his Friends on the Trail -- by Tim Force .......16-17
  • Hilda -- by Dorothy Bonow .......18
  • Marty – Another Success Story -- by Tina Fields .......18
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith .......19
  • Upcoming Events .......20

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VI, No. 1 (March 2008) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • The Giant Hotline Wins Nomination for Best Club Newsletter ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Luke’s Giant Laugh -- by Enid Lagree ......4
  • Who’s Hungry? -- by Val Quella ......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle -- by Michelle Smith ......5
  • Herding—It’s not just for the sheep! -- by Cristi Ramos ......6
  • PetPAC Leads Fight to Oppose AB1634 ......7
  • Hew wee, Opie and Skinner Saved my Skin on Sunday -- by Tim Force ......8
  • Rudy’s Giant Laugh -- by Jane Chism ......8
  • Ellie -- by Cynthis Gustafson ......9
  • Senior Giant Xan The Man -- by Francene Andresen ......10
  • SCGSC New Champion Zoya -- by Mary Dick ......11
  • Show Results ......11
  • Jane Enjoying the Good Life -- by Michael Freeman ......12
  • New Vaccine Protocols ......13
  • Exercising Isabella -- by Pam Foster ......14
  • Biking with Your Giant Schnauzer -- by Enid S. Lagree ......15
  • Giant Memorial - Sonnenschein Wy Not Me ......16
  • Sweet Jack -- by Vickie Hamory ......17
  • Giant Chef’s Corner -- by Val Quella ......19
  • Hanna & Shadow’s Litter Announcement -- by Mark Hill ......20
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......21
  • Upcoming Events ......22

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: V, No. 4 (December 2007) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • 2007 Southfork Roundup -- by Jane Chism ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints • I Need Your Help -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Calling All Giant Owners – Squamous Cell Carcinoma Update ......4
  • Tooth and Consequencess -- by Valeria Quella, R.D.H ......5
  • Giant Birth Announcements ......6
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle – The Eyes Have It -- by Michelle Smith ......7
  • Winning the 2007 National Specialty -- by Robin Greenslade ......8
  • Specialty Results ......9
  • A Breed Celebration -- by Pam Foster ......10
  • My Son The King -- by Jane Elias ......12
  • Jake -- by David Melton ......13
  • Chloe by Cristi Ramos ......13
  • Southfork Fall Roundup Photo Spread -- by Enid Lagree ......14-19
  • New Champions ......20
  • Giant Laughs -- by Jennifer Tennison ......21
  • Giant Chef's Corner -- by Val Quella ......21
  • SCGSC 2006 Annual Meeting Minutes ......22
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......23
  • Upcoming Events - Spring Fling ......24

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: V, No. 3 (September 2007) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Heike—First Giant to Compete at Tracking Invitational -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints • Crates—We can’t do without them -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Giant Laugh by Jack McCabe ......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle -- by Michelle Smith ......5
  • The Houston Shows Photos -- by Val Quella ......6-7
  • Not an Elizabethan Collar -- by Enid Lagree ......8
  • Our First Champion -- by Pam Foster ......9
  • Senior Giants ......10
  • New Champions ......11
  • Jet’s First Title -- by Koni Vahdat ......12
  • What is the purpose of CHIC DNA Repository ......13
  • Doggone Emergency Information -- by Koni Vahdat ......14
  • Lost/Reward Poster -- by Koni Vahdat ......15
  • Giant Memorials • Jordan -- by Kathy Heschke ......16
  • Molly’s Story -- by Jane Chism ......17
  • SSGSC Financial Status Report ......18
  • Book Study, Anyone? ......18
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......19
  • Upcoming Events ......20

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: V, No. 2 (June 2007) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • 2007 Giant Spring Fling is History by Dana Plette -- by Dana Plette ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott ......2
  • Giant Laugh -- by Pat Krapf ......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle -- by Michelle Smith ......5
  • Spring Fling Photo Spread -- by Ann Anderson ......6-7
  • The WDF’s 2007 Championship -- by Dorothy Bonow ......8-9
  • Senior Giants -- by Tina Fields ......10
  • Texas House Bill 1547 -- by Michelle Smith ......11
  • A Day in The Park -- by Mary Aguirre ......12
  • A Giant Grooming Party -- by Mary Aguirre ......12-13
  • SCGS Club Members’ Show News ......14-16
  • Giant Schnauzers are CHIC -- by Carie May-Bowers ......17
  • National Specialty Update ......18
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......19
  • Giant Fall Round-up Update ......20
  • A Letter to Tracking Enthusiasts ......20

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: V, No. 1 (March 2007) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • 100% of Giants Pass Herding Instinct Test -- by Pam Foster ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott ......2
  • Giant Laugh -- by Pat Krapf ......4
  • New Home for Mia -- by Tina Field ......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle – Scissors -- by Michelle Smith ......5
  • Race to the Garden and Back -- by Robyn Elliott ......8
  • Senior Giants ......10
  • New Champion ......11
  • A Day in The Park -- by Mary Aguirre ......12
  • Bill Sahloff & Mike Szabo Handling Seminar ......14
  • Giant Memorials ......16
  • Letter to Editor -- from Juliana Sorbo ......17
  • Life In Fast Lane: Our First Giant Litter -- by Dana Plette ......18
  • Skin Cancer in the Giant Schnauzer -- by Dana Mosher, B.S. ......20
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......21
  • Upcoming Events -- by Matt Smith ......22

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: IV, No. 4 (Dec 2006) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • 2006 Southfork Roundup -- by Jane Chism ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints – Travel & Stamps -- by Robyn Elliott ......2
  • 2006 National Specialty Photo Spread -- by Enid Lagree ......4-9
  • Current Research Projects Involving GS -- by Carie May-Bowers ......10
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle – Scissors -- by Michelle Smith ......12
  • Corky Vroom Seminar Review -- by Kathy Heschke ......12
  • Giant Birth Announcements ......13
  • Southfork Fall Roundup Photo Spread -- by Enid Lagree ......14-18
  • Giant Laughs -- by Jane Chism ......19
  • SCGSC 2006 Annual Meeting Minutes ......19
  • Show News ......20-21
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......22

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: IV, No. 3 (Sept 2006) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • A Rescue Odyssey -- by Deb Zygula ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott ......2
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle by Michelle Smith ......5
  • Jane O’Hanlon Memorial ......6
  • The History of Giant Schnauzer Rescue ......7-10
  • Senior Giants -- by Enid Lagree ......12-13
  • Giant Laughs -- by Jane Chism ......14
  • SCGS Club’s Newest Champions ......14
  • SCGS Club Show Wins ......15
  • Hosting a Fun Day -- by Pat Krapf ......1
  • The Giant Calendar ......16
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......17

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: IV, No. 2 (June 2006) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Schnauzer Celebration -- by Robyn Elliott ......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott ......2
  • The Boys Are Back -- by Ginny Maese ......4
  • A Schnauzer Celebration with photo spread ......6 – 9
  • My Travels With Luke -- by Enid Lagree ......10 – 13
  • A Visit to the PSK -- by Enid Lagree ......14 & 15
  • Giant Spring Fling -- by Pat Krapf with photo spread ......16 & 17
  • Senior Giants ......18
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......21
  • Giant Fall Round-Up Flyer ......22

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: IV, No. 1 (March 2006) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Krista & Francene HIT at National -- by F. Andresen .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ......1
  • Robyn’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott ......2
  • A Summary of Responses (Toe & Nail Problems) -- by E. Lagree .......6 & 7
  • Goliath’s Story -- by Pam Foster .......8
  • Letters to the Editor ..........9
  • Senior Giants ......10
  • Giant Memorials ......12 & 13
  • Treasurer’s Report ......14
  • Breeders’ Showcase Match Flyer -- by Gay Glazbrook ......15
  • Spring Fling Invitation ......16
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ......17
  • SCGS Club Member Show Results ......18

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: III, No. 4 (December 2005) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Catherine Brown Obituary -- by Enid Lagree ...... page 1
  • Editor’s Notes ...... page 1
  • Robyn’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott ...... page 2
  • My First National by Debbie Hein ...... page 4
  • The Genetics of Canine Aging & Longevity -- by Sarah Canterberry ...... page 5
  • National Specialty Photos ...... page 6-9
  • Chaco’s Story -- by Liz Lagmanson ...... page 10
  • Giant Fall Gathering Photos ...... page 15-17
  • Giant Artist -- by Jane Chism ...... page 18
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ...... page 19

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: III, No. 3 (September 2005) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • A Book to Celebrate 75 Years-- by Enid Lagree ...... page 1
  • Editor’s Notes ...... page 1
  • Robyn’s Hints-- by Robyn Elliott ...... page 2
  • Giant Birth Announcements ...... page 4
  • Breeding Giants is Serious Business ...... page 9
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ...... page 15

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: III, No. 2 (June 2005) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Giant Spring Fling a Success ...... page 1
  • Editor’s Notes ...... page 1
  • Ring of the Bell -- by Robyn Elliott ...... page 2
  • Heike – First Champion Tracker -- by Ingrid Hamburger ...... page 4
  • Spay Incontinence -- by Enid Lagree ...... page 10
  • Giant Memorials ...... page 12
  • Show News ...... page 14
  • New Champions ...... page 15
  • 2005 Annual Meeting Minutes ...... page 16
  • President’s Message -- by Matt Smith ...... page 17

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: III, No. 1 (March 2005) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Jacqui Wins the Working Group at AKC Eukanuba
  • Editor's Notes: A New puppy & Westminster 2005
  • Iconic Giant Schnauzer -- by Carey Bradley
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Tina Unites -- by Jane Chism
  • A Book Viewing Party for Tina
  • Tina Stummelschwantz Book Review -- by Enid Lagree
  • 2004 Treasurer's Report -- by Scott Turnbull
  • An Internationally Bred Puppy
  • President's Message -- by Judi Boston
  • Westminster Experience -- by Michelle Smith

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: II, No. 4 (December 2004) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Southern Regional Giant Schnauzer Success -- by Pat Gandy
  • Editors Notes -- by Enid Legree
  • Letter to the Editor -- by Jack McCaleb of Pelham, New Hampshire
  • Giant Swimware Review! -- by Michelle Smith
  • GSCA Southern Regional Specialty & Supported Entry
  • My First Specialty as an Active Participant-- by Jane Chism
  • More Letters to the Editor-- by Janet Jones of Frierson, Louisianna
  • Toes, Toenails and the Giant Schnauzer
  • Pally's TDX-- by Ingrid Hamburger
  • New SCGS Club Champions
  • SCGS Club Members Show News
  • Giant Memorials
  • President's Message-- by Judi Boston
  • Birth (Litter) Announcements

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: II, No. 3 (September 2004) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Giant Rescue? Should You Take a Chance?-- by Jack McCaleb
  • Editor's Notes, Responsible Pet Ownership-- by Enid Legree
  • Giant Birth Announcemente
  • Canine Eplipsy, What Can We Do To Help-- by Enid Legree!
  • Buster the Bouncer-- by Roger Howard
  • Book Review: Good Owners, Great Dogs: Brian Kilcommons & Sarah Wilson-- by Jack McCaleb
  • Bitter Apple, A Behavior Problem Cure-all-- by Enid Legree
  • Olivia's Passion for Squirrels & Butterflies-- by Sharleen Floch
  • Giant Memorials
  • SCGSC Newest Members
  • President's Message-- by Judi Boston
  • New SCGSC Champions

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: II, No. 2 (June 2004) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • An Interview with Gay Glazbrook-- by Enid Legree
  • Editor's Notes, Responsible Pet Ownership-- by Enid Legree
  • Letters to the Editor--
  • Giant Birth Announcements--
  • SCGSC Spring Fling & Meeting with Photos-- by Jay & Enid Legree
  • Giant Memorials -
  • President's Message-- by Judi Boston
  • Thyroid Alert-- by Enid Legree
  • New SCGSC Champions
  • Bobette, Mariah & Volker Mac Excell in the Obedience Ring
  • SCGSC Member Performance Event's Report
  • Minutes from the SCGSC Meeting - April 17, 2004

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: II, No. 1 (March 2004) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • The Sharon Thompson Memorial Trophy, est. 1993-- by
  • Editor's Notes, Responsible Pet Ownership-- by Enid Legree
  • Giant Birth Announcements -
  • Source Books-- by Yvonne Schilla
  • Book Review: The Dog Listner by Jan Fennel-- by Katherine Ford
  • GSCA National Specialty Weekend, Louisville, KY -
  • Scout's Impressions of Obediance at His First National Specialty -
  • Gisan Schnauzer Top 20 Competition - by
  • President's Message-- by Judi Boston
  • Giant Memorials -
  • SCGS Club Members Show News -
  • SCGS Club Business -

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: I, No. 4 (December 2003) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Carting with Lestst -
  • Editor's Notes, Responsible Pet Ownership-- by Enid Legree
  • An Interview with Jana Talley-- by Enid Legree
  • Jacqui win BOB at Eukanuba National Championship -
  • Monroe, Louisianna Show Results -
  • More Show Results -
  • Giant Memorials -
  • Ch. Jobon's Captain Arlo's Midnight Special-- by Mary Billingsley of Houston, Texas
  • Calendr of Events -
  • President's Message-- by Judi Boston

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: I, No. 3 (September 2003)

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: I, No. 2 (June 2003)

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