The Giant Hotline Newsletter

The quarterly newsletter of the South Central Giant Schnauzer Club


The Giant Hotline -- Volume: IX, No. 2 (September 2011) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • President‘s column .......2
  • Toe Cancer .......7
  • The Recipe Corner .......11
  • Robyn‘s Hint .......13
  • Allergies in Dogs .......15

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: IX, No. 1 (June 2011) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • S.C.G.S.C. Welcomes Tina Fields As Our New President ....... 1
  • Who is HT-Z Giant Schnauzer Rescue and Why it's Important to Help? -- by Bill Ameser .......22
  • And the Winner Is ....... 3
  • Member Photo's ....... 5
  • There's an App for That ....... 9
  • Member Shots from The Jackson, Mississippi Dog Show ....... 11
  • Presidents Message -- by Tina Fields ....... 14
  • The Giant Schnauzer Standard- Open For Artistic Interpretation -- by Gregg Reyna ....... 16
  • Fun Day: Southfork Ranch - October 29, 2011 .......19

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VIII, No. 4 (January 2011) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Southfork Fun Day 2010 -- by Bill Ameser .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints – A Hodge-Podge -- by Robyn Elliott ....... 2
  • Bill Ameser – New Editor ....... 4
  • Grooming With Miss Michelle: A Head Above The Rest .......5
  • GIANT Magazine 1986 – 1991 -- by Enid Lagree .......6
  • Photos from Southfork 2010 -- by Tina Fields & Enid Lagree .......8-15
  • SCGSC Members’ GIANT Photo Album .......16-17
  • GSCA 2010 National Specialty .......18-19
  • Show News .......20
  • Cotton Land Cluster -- by Tina Fields .......21
  • Senior Giants Misha & Renna .......22
  • Senior Giants Ellie & Winnie .......23
  • Giant Memorials – Tempo -- by Robin Greenslade .......24
  • Giant Memorial – Pally -- by Ingrid Hamburger .......25
  • Giant Memorial – Duke -- by Levi Wolfe .......25
  • SCGSC 2010 Annual Meeting Minutes .......26
  • Teddy The New Therapy Dog -- by Maf Tyma .......26
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......27
  • Letters—We Get Letters .......28

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VIII, No. 4 (June 2011) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Southfork Fun Day 2010 -- by Bill Ameser .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints – A Hodge-Podge -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Bill Ameser – New Editor -- .......4
  • Grooming With Miss Michelle: A Head Above The Rest -- .......5
  • GIANT Magazine 1986 – 1991 -- by Enid Lagree .......6
  • Photos from Southfork 2010 -- by Tina Fields & Enid Lagree .......8-15
  • SCGSC Members’ GIANT Photo Album -- .......16-17
  • GSCA 2010 National Specialty -- .......18-19
  • Show News -- .......20
  • Cotton Land Cluster -- by Tina Fields .......21
  • Senior Giants Misha & Renna -- .......22
  • Senior Giants Ellie & Winnie -- .......23
  • Giant Memorials – Tempo -- by Robin Greenslade .......24
  • Giant Memorial – Pally -- by Ingrid Hamburger .......25
  • Giant Memorial – Duke -- by Levi Wolfe .......25
  • SCGSC 2010 Annual Meeting Minutes -- .......26
  • Teddy The New Therapy Dog -- by Maf Tyma .......26
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......27
  • Letters—We Get Letters -- .......28

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VIII, No. 3 (October 2010) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Remembering Jake’s Career -- by Enid S. Lagree .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints • The Name Game -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Giant Updates & Success Stories -- by Booker T. & Molly .......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle•To Shave Or Not -- by Michelle Smith .......5
  • John & Jake’s Photo Album -- by John & Deb Justice .......8-9
  • Senior Giant Faulkner -- by Tina Fields .......10
  • Giant Chef’s Corner • Bark-B-Q -- by Val Quella .......11
  • Sofa with a View -- by Enid S. Lagree .......12-13
  • Opie The Wonder Dog Gets the Bull -- by Tim Force .......14
  • Kai’s Giant Laugh -- by Pat Krapf .......14
  • Members’ Gallery -- .......15
  • SCGS Club Show Results -- .......16-17
  • Giant First Birthday Bash -- by .......18-19
  • “Tails” of a Transporter -- by Tina Fields .......20
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......21
  • Upcoming Events -- .......22
  • New Members Gallery -- .......22
  • Portrait of Reba -- by Gay Glazbrook .......24

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VIII, No. 2 (July 2010) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Remembering Corky Vroom .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints – 10 Fun Things to Do with Your Giant -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Bloat Survey .......5
  • HT-Z Giant Rescue Success Stories -- by Carolyn Janak .......6-7
  • Bowzie Update -- by Jennifer Burgess .......8
  • Cool Refreshing Memories -- by Jan Young .......9
  • Senior Giant Marcus -- by Scott Turnbull .......10
  • Giant Chef’s Corner – Yappy Birthday Cookies -- by Val Quella .......11
  • Giant Birth Announcement .......11
  • SCGS Club Show News • BIS Ch. Kenroe’s Happu Hour .......12
  • Majerle’s Giant Laugh -- by Jane Chism .......12
  • Summer Day • Kai Photography -- by Pat Krapf .......14-15
  • In Memoriam-Robert Condon -- by Yvonne Schilla .......16
  • Ellie at the Beach - Photos -- by Bob Orr .......17
  • Dana St. John Plette Memorial -- by Doug Plette .......18
  • Ch Ingebar’s Uri Geller 1996 - 2010 -- by Maryann Bisceglia .......19
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster ....... 27
  • Tequila Rose -- by Brenda Cejka ....... 21
  • Upcoming Events .......22

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VIII, No. 1 (April 2010) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Giant Hotline Wins Nomination for Best Local Club Newsletter .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints • Clicker Training Verses Free Shaping -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Spay Incontinence -- by Enid Lagree .......4
  • A Giant Laugh -- by Jane Chism .......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle • No Mats for Me -- by M. Smith .......5
  • Another Perfect Giant Spring Fling .......6-7
  • A Tale of One Toy • Photo Story -- by Enid Lagree .......8
  • Domestic Dogs Trace Back to Middle East via Carey Bradley .......9
  • Senior Giant ‘Nita .......10
  • Senior Giant Dandy .......11
  • New SCGS Club Champions .......12-13
  • Giant Photos From The Snowy Winter of 2010 .......14-15
  • Giant Memorials • Payton .......16
  • Giant Memorials • Ryu-Bon .......17
  • Remote Training Collars -- by Enid Lagree .......18
  • Giant Chef’s Corner • Cinnabone -- by Val Quella .......20
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......21

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VII, No. 4 (Janurary 2010) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • South Fork Fun 2009 -- by Bill Ameser .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints – The Perfect Bed -- by Robyn Elliott.......2
  • Jerry Genito’s Famous Dog Biscuits -- by Carey Bradley .......4
  • Letter to the Editor -- by Evelyn Gephart .......5
  • Puppy Photo Gallery -- by Pat Krapf, Jane Chism & Tom & Earline Darm .......6
  • Photos from South Fork 2009 -- by Scott Turnbull & Enid Lagree .......8-13
  • Dog Coats Produced by Three Genes -- by Randolph E. Schmid .......14
  • Oakley’s Giant Laugh -- by Robyn Elliott .......14
  • Grooming Care of an Ageing Giant -- by Carey Bradley .......15
  • Giant Chef’s Corner - Mint Biscuits -- by Val & Riesen Quella .......16
  • GSCA 2009 National Specialty -- .......17-19
  • Barkley & Turti’s Giant Laugh -- by Jane Chism .......20
  • Cattle Prods in the Best Families -- by Enid Lagree .......21
  • Giant Memorial – Shotz -- by Pat Krapf .......22
  • Giant Memorial – Mia -- by Tina Fields .......22
  • Giant Memorial – Bandit -- by .......23
  • SCGSC 2009 Annual Meeting Minutes -- by Matt Smith .......24
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......25
  • Upcoming Events • 20010 Giant Spring Fling -- .......26

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VII, No. 3 (October 2009) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Another Southern Regional Success -- by Robyn Elliott .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints • Scout’s Top Rated Treats -- by Scout Elliott .......2
  • Death of the AKC Library -- by Enid S. Lagree .......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle • Choosing a K9 Stylist -- by Michelle Smith .......5
  • 2009 Souther Regional Photos -- by Matt Smith and Dwain Henderson .......6-9
  • Senior Giant Olivia Faye Floch -- by Sam Floch .......10
  • Giant Birth Announcement • Zoe & Payton .......11
  • Giant Chef’s Corner • Carob Bon Bons -- by Val Quella .......11
  • Gypsy Rose Lee -- by Lindee Cunningham .......12
  • Reba’s Beard -- by Pam Foster .......12
  • Members’ Gallery .......13
  • Sally & Shu and Luke and Chloe .......14-15
  • SCGS Club Show Results .......16-17
  • Giant Memorials • Lexie -- by Lisa Armitage .......18
  • Giant Memorials • Maulyann -- by Maf Tyma .......19
  • Giant Memorials • Xan -- by Francene Andresen .......19
  • Giant Memorials • Maggie -- by Jan Kennedy .......20
  • Lord Byron’s Epitaph to his Dog Boatswain -- via Carey Bradley .......20
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......21
  • Upcoming Events .......22
  • New Members Gallery .......22
  • A Day in The Life of a Busy Giant Puppy • Photos -- by Enid Lagree .......24

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VII, No. 2 (July 2009) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Ditto The Drug Dog -- by Ann Etta Dunning .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Oakley’s Hints -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Bubba’s Giant Laugh -- by Cindy Gustafson .......4
  • Faulkner’s Laugh and Halloween Trick -- by Tina Fields .......4
  • Spring Fling Brings May Showers -- by Scott Turnbull .......6-8
  • Dorothy Nichols—A Texas Legend .......9
  • Senior Giant Debbie Doris -- by Carey Bradley .......10
  • Giant Chef’s Corner -- by Val Quella .......11
  • Giant Birth Announcement .......11
  • Driving Mr. Willy -- by Joe West .......12
  • Exercising der Aging Giant Hund -- by Koni Vahdat .......13
  • Brooks Graduation Day -- by Melanie Helm .......13
  • Spirit Joins 100 Club .......14
  • SCGS Club Show News .......15
  • Happy Birthday Mia or Adopting an Older Giant-- by Tina Fields .......16
  • GSCA Tracking in Louisville! -- by Robyn Elliott and Ingrid Hamburger .......17
  • Booker T. Report -- by Pattie Aubey .......18
  • Izzy’s Pups -- by Gaz Glazbrook .......19
  • Fewer and Fewer Mentors via Greg Reyna .......20
  • Krista Memorial -- by Francene Andreson .......22
  • Advanced Herding .......23
  • Save The Toe—Lose The Dog -- by Enid Lagree .......24-25
  • Diana’s Giant Laugh .......26
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......27
  • SCGSC Treasurer’s Report June 2009 -- by Scott Turnbull .......27
  • Upcoming Events .......28
  • A Resigned Darby and her Kids -- by Gay Glazbrook .......30

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VII, No. 1 (March 2009) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Greg’s Grooming Philosophy 101 Seminar a Success -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree ....... 1
  • Robyn’s Hints • This and That -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • A Giant Laugh -- by Jane Chism .......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle • Have Tote Will Travel -- by M. Smith .......5
  • Photos Memories From the Grooming Seminar -- by Enid Lagree .......6-9
  • Senior Giants • The Hotel Africa -- by Ana Keith .......10
  • SCGSC New Champions & New CDX -- .......11-12
  • GSCA Top Producer • Jordan -- .......13
  • A Trip to Spain & De Pichera Kennel -- by Matt & Michelle Smith .......14-15
  • The Texas Ice Storm of 2009 by -- by Robyn Elliott .......16
  • Tulah Loves Snow • Photos -- by Carrie Sturdevant .......17
  • Giant Memorials • Diablo & Chainey -- .......18-19
  • Kathleen Flanigan & Prima BH -- by Cristi Ramos .......20
  • The ‘Cane Connection -- by Tina Fields .......20
  • Giant Chef’s Corner • Bacon Bagel Bites -- by Val Quella .......21
  • Is Your Pet Ready for a Disaster by -- by Tina Fields .......22
  • President’s Message -- byRandy Foster .......23

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VI, No. 4 (December 2008) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Judging in Budapest -- by Judi Boston .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints – Furnishing Woes -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Photo Memories of Budapest -- by Judi Boston & Greg Reyna .......5
  • Giants & Guinea Fowl = Lots’a Laffs -- by Anne West .......
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle – Don’t Shout it Out -- by Michelle Smith .......7
  • Senior Giants – Doc -- by Barbara Crisafulli .......8
  • 2008 National Specialty -- by Pam Foster .......9-14
  • Rebel’s Giant Laugh or Smell -- by Carol Eaton .......15
  • Ellie’s Giant Laugh .......16
  • Giant Chef’s Corner - Cheese Sticks -- by Val & Riesen Quella .......16
  • SCGSC Show Results .......17
  • Dandy’s Giant Laugh -- by Michelle Smith .......17
  • 2008 Southfork Round-Up! -- by Jane Chism .......18
  • Southfork Roundup Photo Spread -- by Val Quella & Enid Lagree .......19-25
  • Opie Brings in the Calf -- by Tim Force .......26
  • Giant Memorial – Spirit -- by Bonnie Godshall 27.......
  • SCGSC 2008 Annual Meeting Minutes .......28
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......29
  • Upcoming Events .......30
  • The ‘Cane Connection -- by Tina Fields .......30
  • A Giant Schnauzer Christmas via Val Quella .......32

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: VI, No. 3 (September 2008) in PDF format (.pdf file)

  • Thank you Matt Smith -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Editor’s Notes -- by Enid Lagree .......1
  • Robyn’s Hints • Have You Thanked Your Vet Lately? -- by Robyn Elliott .......2
  • Majerle’s Giant Laugh -- by Jane Chism .......4
  • Giant Laugh a Giant Nightmare -- by Maf Tyma .......4
  • Grooming with Miss Michelle -- by Michelle Smith .......5
  • Letters to the Editor .......6
  • Willie’s Orthodontics -- by Jane Chism .......7
  • Beginners’ Tracking Clinic -- by Cindy Gustafsen .......8
  • Shafted -- by Tim Force .......9
  • Senior Giant Majerle -- by Jane Chism .......10
  • SCGS Club Show Results .......11
  • Members’ Gallery .......12-13
  • Giant Birth Announcement -- by Josie & Zak .......14
  • Giant Chef’s Corner -- by Val Quella .......14
  • AVMA Collections Opened to the Public .......15
  • What Ever Happened to Jake -- by Vickie Hamory .......15
  • Giant Memorials • Goliath -- by Pam Foster .......16
  • Giant Memorials • Tenani and Natalie -- by Judi Boston .......16-17
  • Ellie -- by .......Ann Burt, DVM .......18
  • President’s Message -- by Randy Foster .......19
  • Upcoming Events .......20
  • Schnauzer at the Window -- by H. Sperling .......22

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)

The Giant Hotline -- Volume: I, No. 1 (March 2003)









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