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Working Schnauzer Federation
HISTORY
The Working Schnauzer Federation (WSF) was started in 1991 by a
group of dedicated Giant Schnauzer enthusiasts who saw a great need
to foster the heritage of this canine working breed.
The club developed objectives to maintain the character and form
of the Giant Schnauzer in North America according to the Federation
Cynologique Internationale (FCI) standard recognized by all international
member clubs.
The WSF is a member of the American Working Dog Federation (AWDF).
The AWDF has applied for FCI membership, if approved, will be the
only FCI recognized dog club in the United States. The FCI rules
and regulations apply throughout the world and membership creates
international recognition and understanding for all enthusiasts
and companions.
The WSF fielded a Championship Team to compete at the AWDF Team
Championship in 1993 in Phoenix, AZ.
Pete Ciesiolka and Klaus v. Eichenbaum, SchH1, 78-86-95,
259
Storm Bergen and Iro V. Sandokan, for SchH 2, 99-95-91, 285
Lee Pulis and Jago v. Scharfenwind, for SchH 3, 97-94-96, 287
The "team" placed second overall, Iro V. Sandokan tied
with 4 others for high tracking and tied with a Belgian Shepherd
for second place in obedience. Jago v. Scharfenwind tied with a
Rottweiler for high protection.
AWDF Team Championship 1994 in San Antonio, TX.
First AWDF Team Championship for Giant Schnauzer
Pete Ciesiolka and Klaus v. Eichenbaum, for SchH 1, 92-74-82, 248
Jim Allen and Atze v Altenhof, for SchH 2, 70-95-97, 252
Storm Bergen and Iro V. Sandokan, for SchH 3, 97-97-96, 290
Atze v Altenhof was already a SchH3 but the team had to have one
in each level. Atze was given a 10 point handicap and run as a SchH
2. Despite the handicap the Working Schnauzer Federation Team took
home the championship.
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