Jan. 2010 - Final issue - for now

Cover shows our very first printed issue and the next-to-last. Inside: Photos from Palm Springs weekend; Affairs of the Heart - overview of K9 heart issues; Veterinary Accupuncture; Be Puppy Smart!; "Satin Balls" - recipe for putting weight on a dog; Dog Art Today; Pet Safe Auto Choice Awards; 2009 AKC-Eukanuba BOB; Update on Jasper; Are You Prepared for Disaster? Click here to order.

Sept.-Oct 2009: "Best in Show"

The breed's only All-Breed Best-in-Show winner in 2009 - CH Allaruth-SoleBaye Chipo'th' GoldBlok - graces the cover. Inside: Montgomery County results & photos; K-9 Epilepsy overview; Top Ten Signs of Skin Allergy; Roll on Jasper, Roll on (MS using cart for immobile back legs); lots of photos Click here to order a single issue. Click here to order.

July-August 2009: "Performance Super Stars"

The MINI Magazine admires and supports those individuals and their dogs who participate in performance events - including especially agility and obedience. This issue honors the current Top 5 AKC Agility dogs, as well as one of the best-known Minis ever to excel in Agility nationwide - "Nigel." Nigel was recently retired and we have his owner's account of that event and how it has affected the family's life. Gay Oltjenbruns contributed an article on knowing when it is TIME to retire an agility dog. Karen Brittan shares her conditioning methods and photos of her own agility dogs. A couple of members of the Simply Schnauzers Forum provide reviews of their dogs favorite toys, and we also review some interesting interactive toys that your dog might enjoy. Memorial pages for our K9 friends Kirby and Effie are also included. Click here to order. Click here to order.

May-June 2009: "The MSCSC Specialty Picture Book"

The Miniature Schnauzer Club of So. California holds its largest, most prestigious specialty show in conjunction with the Great Western Terrier Association Show in Long Beach each June. This issue of the magazine features photos taken exclusively by publisher Tania Kidd, the show results, and the judges. Click here to order.

March-April 2009: "Tips for your Schnauzer's Summer"

Summer's creepy crawlies - snakes, spiders, insects - which are really dangerous for your dog and which are harmless? What is anaphylactic shock and how is it handled in a dog? You're planning a summer vacation, but your Schnauzer has never traveled much before. How to train a dog to ride comfortably in a car & the safety equipment you'll need. Click here to order.

January-February 2009 - Kennel Club of Palm Springs

Results and photo gallery of the Palm Springs show; Top 10 poisons reported by ASPCA in 2008; Canine Treadmill Training; more. Click here to order.

October-November 2008: "Dog Show Politics"

The MINI Mag survey of exhibitor opinions on politics in the dog show ring; first black MS ever to win Montgomery County; first MS-only specialty show down under; evaluating food dishes; canine Christmas bling. Click here to order.

September 2008: Lifetime Achievement Award - Mrs. Jinx Gunville

Interview with Judge Mabel Jinx Gunville; Are you emergency-ready for your dogs? Clostridium & Chronic Diarrhea; Schnoctoberfest; 12-year-old feeds shelter dogs with trivia website.

July 2008: Conformation is the focus of this issue featuring prominent breeder/handler, Carma Ewer

and her Carmel MS; we have our annual GWTA photo gallery and specialty results; Tips and Tricks for keeping dogs cool as well as information on preventing heat illnesses. Morris Animal Foundation explains their new cancer website and other ongoing research. You'll love Quincy's Big Adventure shared by Ashley Stuteville of Schnauzer Love Rescue.

May 2008: Madeline Grusin shares her cautionary tale about pseudomonas

and her long fight against it in her dog, Charlie. Another article gives suggestions for helping cover "impossible" vet bills. AKC highlights the Dangers of Guardianship; we offer a pictorial guide to trimming toenails, and celebrate the top MS of 2007 as well as the MSCSC's 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet held in early May. The cover features CH Allaruth's Frozen Asset v Sole Baye.

March-April 2008: Grooming Issue!

Karen Brittan of Britmor MS in Minnesota shares her wealth of knowledge by allowing us to reprint her website article - complete with photos - on rolling a hard coat. Famed, long-time breeder of blacks, Alice Gough, gives great suggestions for grooming the black coat. We also have some tips for hand-stripping the MS coat, and other miscellaneous grooming tips & tricks. From the internet, we have care tips for scissors, shears, & blades. And, you will want to be sure to read the article from two vet schools giving vaccination recommendations you may not hear from your own vet.Click here to order.

January 2008: Helen Sims - 35 Years of Schnauzers in Australia

Includes the story & photos of Helen Sims, thought to be the oldest living, still exhibiting MS breeder in New South Wales, Australia. Marcia Dawson shares her (sometimes-disputed) theory that obedience training helps dogs in every other venue. Also, photos from the AKC-Eukanuba Nationals in Dec. 2007, and a book review on clicker training, "Click & Treat"; finally, an overview of some pending legislation affecting breeders and dogs in various states.

November 2007: Tribute to Therapy Dogs

Features Sharon McMahan's "Zack", Tana Bennett's "Kia", and Alice Palmer's "Buddy"; information and photos of the 2nd annual Simply Schnauzers Forum Calendar Fundraiser; a memorial to our friend Gwen Mulheron; our annual photo coverage of Montgomery County Circuit and the results. Information about the AKC Eukanuba Nationals as well as AKC's continuing effort to assist dogs affected by the recent So. CA fires.

September 2007: Maestro's Story

When you read this feature story, your heart will break but feel encouraged all at the same time. Marcia Dawson shares her beloved Maestro's struggle with SARDS, and we include a summary of information about the eye disease; the Schnauzer Shopper has found some interesting items on the internet; we have a selection of MINI Moments candid reader photos, information on the Rabies Challenge Fund, and an overview of alternatives to the much-maligned Elizabethan collar. Finally, coverage of testing results from chicken jerkey treats that were feared toxic.

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