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Annual Fun Day - Spring 2025
May 18, 2025
Sarah's place, Modesto, CA
Following the club board meeting, lunch was enjoyed and new dogs were introduced to the group.
Dogs and people enjoyed their get-together in this beautiful spot!
Many thanks to Sarah Messenheimer for hosting
photos courtesy of Steven Hoppe
Miniature Schnauzer Specialty
Northern California Terrier Association
April 12, 2024
Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi, CA
Doug Crowe and "Gita" (CH CroJas Little Gypsy Rose), right
Sweepstakes Judge Cheryl Dugan, pictured below
Woofstock Dog Show 2024
June 6 -9, Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CA
A fun weekend with lots of people, pups and vendors!
Congrats to Sandy Bonifield whose Bonirose Maggie Magee took Reserve Winners Bitch. Her dog, a black and silver 6 month-old, was groomed by Stephanie Davis-Rae.
Dog Day at the Park
Sept 8, 2024 Point Isabel, Richmond, CA
Beautiful weather and lots of off leash fun.
Sherri Bangert and Sandy Bonifield, pictured left, with their dogs, Allie and Abby.
Holiday Luncheon 2025
Meet & Greet
The MSCNC annual holiday get-together occurred on Sunday, December 7th, in Benicia.
A festive gathering of almost 30 MSCNC members and their guests convened to enjoy each other's company, great food, and some fun times!
(pictured above - New junior member Scarlett Murray with Cheryl Dugan, Sherri and Chuck Bangert)
Celebrate!
It was a great opportunity to socialize and meet new folks with a shared love of miniature schnauzers.
It was also a wonderful occasion to celebrate the efforts and successes of all our MSCNC members and their dogs.
Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony
The award list was impressive! Pictured here is MSCNC President Cheryl Dugan presenting Stephanie Rae Davis with the President Award in appreciation for her support of the club
And... New Champion CH KAOS Counts Stars On The Water received Top Dog Award for 2025.
CH Bonirose's Black Ice TKI, another New Champion, received the Thelma Gould Award.
More Awards
Awards Ceremony
Owner and Trainer Imo Lawton (pictured above) received both Top Rally Award (RACH Bonirose Boyz in Black) and Top Obedience Award (Crojas Bettin' The House On This).
Owner Handler Awards went to Cheryl Dugan (KAOS Counts Stars On The Water) and Scarlett Murray (KAOS' Lavender Haze).
Best in Show Puppy Award (Sierra Tuolumne Kennel Club) went to KAOS' Lavendar Haze handled by Scarlett Murray.
Holiday Gift Exchange
Holiday Gift Exchange
A white elephant gift exchange kept the crowd entertained and included some pretty energetic stealing among the attendees!
Gorgeous Raffle Items
Holiday Gift Exchange
Beautiful holiday gift baskets made by club members and one awesome collapsible cart were raffled off.
Dog Toy Tree
Dog Toy Tree
Last, but not least, members decorated the traditional Christmas tree (pictured above) with dog toy ornaments. A lucky attendee won the raffle to keep the toys and bring the tree back to next year's holiday party! Happy Holidays!!!!