Friend of the CGC
Giant Schnauzer Health Fund Becomes ‘Friend of the CGC’ in Memory of Beryl Cocks – Leebay The life of Beryl Cocks (Leebay Giant Schnauzers) was celebrated on 20th June 2025, with donations in Beryl’s memory being passed to the Giant … Continue reading →
KC Approve HUU DNA Test
*Kennel Club Approve HUU DNA Test* The Kennel Club has officially approved the DNA testing scheme for hyperuricosuria (HUU) in the Giant Schnauzer, and have added the test to the Breed Health Standard ‘Best Practice’. If you’ve already had your Giant … Continue reading →
Health Standard Update
The Kennel Club Health Standard The Kennel Club Health Standard Advisory Panel meeting 21st May 2025 reviewed mutation frequency data for DNA tests, and added HUU DNA testing to the Best Practice category, and recategorised prcd-PRA to Good Practice (Minimum). … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Update May 2025
MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →
GSHF AGM
Giant Schnauzer Health Fund AGM Sunday 16th March 2025 Only paid up members may attend Membership: Join or Renew Any proposals by members for inclusion on the agenda (proposed and seconded by paid up members) must be received by the Secretary … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Update Feb 2025
MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →
Health Standard Launch
Kennel Club Launches New Health Standard What is the KC Health Standard? The Kennel Club’s Health Standard consolidates all relevant health tests in one place, providing clear guidance to ALL breeders which tests to undertake before breeding. It also helps … Continue reading →
Epilepsy Research Update
Giant Schnauzer Epilepsy Research Update Sample update – The Canine Genetics Centre have received DNA samples from 20 affected Giant Schnauzers and 27 unaffected controls at present. This doesn’t include swab kits sent out that have cmarkethouse.com beautyofmarilyn.com fintechidea.com jasonleigh.org goldengooseitalyshop.com not yet been … Continue reading →
Schnauzer Wall Art Auction
Custom Made Schnauzer Wall Art The Giant Schnauzer Health Fund is krugtravel.com todayindiavoice.com elegantladies.net mytrivita.net lmeier.com auctioning a Schnauzer wall art item. Super quality, large, powder coated, steel wall art. Specially made for the Giant Schnauzer Health Fund. Width: 87cm (34 inches) Height: 60cm … Continue reading →