Julie - North Pine Miniature Schnauzers

I was born into a family of dog and horse lovers. in, Minnesota and we raised and showed Morgan horses. My mother was also very active in dog obedience and miniature schnauzers became her breed of choice, thus was born Ironstone Miniature Schnauzers. Horse showing took over the weekends and she no longer had the time to show dogs. However, she continued, occasionally to breed her females to champion males and has consistently produced top quality miniature schnauzers.

I truly enjoy researching the breed and the art of grooming. In time, these interests led me to start, North Pine Miniature Schnauzers. Building on my mother’s line. I began raising and showing, which was very exciting for me. In the early 1980’s I produced my first top-ranking female, CH. North Pine Echo, who was later sold to Peggy Blakely and was shown as a Special’s bitch. Echo eventually became a foundation bitch for Peggy’s B-Major Kennel in California. Eventually I moved from Minnesota to Arizona where North Pine Miniature Schnauzers has continued breeding and showing quality dogs. Our exceptional black and silver line, founded by American and Intern’l CH. North Pine Stay In Arizona, and North Pine Midnight Maiden, produced us 3 American Champions and One CD Champion all in less than a year and half.

My daughter, Corey Marx, just like her mother and her grandmother loves the breed and in 1993 a third generation began, Wedgewood Miniature Schnauzers,. Corey carries on the family tradition in Minnesota and has been raising and showing champions of her own. All or our lines are intertwined now and we consistently breed quality show dogs and family pets. We have both a Salt & Pepper and a Black & Silver line . With careful and selective breeding we have been able to produce a Black & Silver that has a true, very black color.

Carol - Monarch Miniature Schnauzers

I was born in Iowa and although I was not raised with pets, from an early age I exhibited a deep love and understanding of all animals. Friends and family are always amazed at how animals seem to be drawn to me and I to them. I’ve shared my life with dogs for the past 40 years.

I met Julie when I moved to Arizona and we became fast friends. I fell in love with her miniature schnauzers, especially her male, Shooter. Shooter and I bonded deeply and she decided that he could come live with me. I was in love with the miniature schnauzer breed and quickly acquired two more as pets. One day Julie called and asked me if I’d like to go with her to a dog show. I jumped at the offer and started travelling to shows and helping Julie groom and show her dogs. I was hooked and eventually decided that I wanted to get more involved. In 2005 I purchased a male from Julie and with great mentoring from Julie began to show him. Shortly after that CH. North Pine In The Pocket became my first champion. What a thrill for me!

I have since purchased a female from her mother, who in just beginning her show career. My goal is to continue the tradition started all those years ago in Minnesota of breeding top quality miniature schnauzers. Like Julie, I enjoy the art of breeding for quality and health. I can’t thank Julie enough for all the help and guidance she has given me. Together we plan to carry on the wonderful miniature schnauzer lines of her family . . . breeding beautiful, healthy, happy miniature schnauzers.