“Kolja” finished his American Championship going Best of Winners at the Knickerbocker Standard Schnauzer Club, defeating a huge entry during the Standard Schnauzer Club of America’s National Specialty week July 6, 2012.

 

“Lucas” showed his powerful drive the first time he entered the sheep herding ring for his herding instinct test. According to the AKC Herding Instinct Evaluator, Susan Rhoades, Lucas sustained interest, worked silently, readily adjusted temperament and balance to the sheep’s movement and kept stock grouped. Two other Halcyon entries also passed the instinct test–CH Halcyon’s Willy Wonka and Halcyon’s Valentino.

Mohner’s Legacy for Halcyon, “Julie,” took a dim view of those smelly creatures.

Judge Ed Biven selected “Kolja” over 9 class dogs and 5 champions for Best of Breed. Biven stated ” this was one of the finest Standard Schnauzers” he had ever seen: “germanic in type, wonderful substance, powerful moving, great medium size, lovely head.”

We are delighted to have “Kolja” join Halcyon Standard Schnauzers for the summer. Kolja will seek his American Kennel Club championship and attend the Standard Schnauzer Club of America’s National Specialty in July.

“Lucas” achieved his first major win at the Baltimore Kennel Club show under Judge Brian Meyer, and another two points the following day under Judge Jane Treber. Lucas is shown here with Erika Anndersson, who was making her first visit to the US with her mother, Pia Andersson, SS Breed, Scarlights Kennel in Sweden, and very good friend.

“Jolly” achieved 18 Best of Breeds in 2011, defeating 256 dogs and finishing as number 4 SS. He took Breed all 3 days of the Orlando Cluster and received the second Award of Excellence at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Jolly is absolutely square with a harsh coat. He has a beautiful head, dark, almond-shaped eyes, and square teeth.

Halcyon is pleased to announce a new champion for Halcyon. Halcyon’s Willy Wonka finished his championship on November 27, 2011 under Judge E.A. Thielen, going Winners for a 3 point major. Willy began his champion quest at the age of six months at the Langley Kennel Club show. Judge W. Everett Dean, Jr. took Willy from the 6-9 month puppy class to make him Best of Winners and Best of Breed over specials. Willy is the singleton offspring of GCH Pepper Tree Apollo V Silverado and American Champion Halcyon’s Raggedy Ann.

Mohner’s Legacy for Halcyon (“Julie”) was awarded Best Junior and Best in Sweepstakes at the Potomac Valley Standard Schnauzer Club Specialty Show October 2, 2011. In the regular classes that followed Sweepstakes, Julie was chosen Winner’s Bitch and Best of Winners for a four point major from a very large entry. This was Julie’s first show and she made quite a hit with both judges, Sweepstakes Judge Richard William Powell and Regular Classes Judge Donavon Thompson. Judge Powell provided some written remarks on the Sweepstakes: “The PVSSC Sweepstakes was a marvelous entry. The Juniors were very well behaved and handled the ring activity well. Quality was very high and most were in excellent condition and coat. The four winners were excellent examples of the breed, but I was particularly happy with the winner (Julie). She is excellent breed type, a beautiful mover and in great condition. I would take her home!”

Halcyon Standard Schnauzers is pleased to announce our new AKC Champion: CH Halcyon’s Utopia. Known to all as “Pia Pup”, this natural ear bitch charmed Mexican Judge Manuel Queijeiro on August 12, 2011 for a three point major as Best of Winners. On August 13, Pia was Best of Opposite to Best of Breed winner GCH Halcyon’s Don Quixote II under Judge Dr. Steve Keating and received another three point major. Finally, on August 14, Pia was Winner’s Bitch under Judge Diane Anderson, finishing her CH with another three point major. Another champion get for sire INTCH AMCH Halcyon’s William Faulkner, “Archie” and her dam, CH Asgard Peppermint Patty.

 

Pia was also pleased to meet Elvis while celebrating her new Champion status.