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The MSCSC is a group of fanciers who promote quality & standards in Miniature Schnauzer breeding, and strive to advance the best interests of the breed. We also conduct AKC-licensed specialty shows & obedience trials.

This club has existed in Southern California for more than 50 years, and it still maintains an excellent reputation among the dog fancy.
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    Site Purpose
This website is provided for members of the public who love the breed and for those who may be interested in learning more prior to acquiring a puppy or older dog as a pet. A calendar of our scheduled shows and other events as well as a list of club contacts may be found within these pages. If you have a specific question that we have not answered on this site, please do not hesitate to contact one of our officers who will be happy to help you with additional information.
     Upcoming Events
  • Next meeting: August 16 @ Lewis's
  • August 22-24: Simi Valley & Santa Barbara @ SB
  • Sept. 6-7: Redwood Empire @ Petaluma
  • Sept. 20-21: Santa Ana KC: Cancelled the show
  • Sept. 27-28: Burbank KC@ LA Valley College

    ANNOUNCEMENTS:

    ** Congratulations to CH Carmel Race to Kelvercrest owned by Vera Potiker, who was Best of Breed at our June 21st Club Specialty under Dr. H. Scott Kellogg. CH Mystique's All That Jazz was Best of Opposite Sex. (See more results here.)

    **The club's winter specialty will be held on Jan. 2, 2009, in conjunction with the Desert Empire Terrier Club on Friday of the Palm Springs show weekend. The shows are held in Indio at Empire polo grounds.

    (See interactive Google calendar)

    •      Breed Description
    Miniature Schnauzers are hardy dogs, originally bred to be ratters on German farms. They are alert, feisty animals of a suitable size to be good companions and eager to share your couch. They do not shed, so they often can be enjoyed by persons who are allergic to other breeds of dogs. They are good watch dogs, alerting to intruders, but are not given to mindless barking if properly trained.

    Individuals interested in a quality dog. . . (Read more)