Farm Dog

Different theories on the development of the Standard Schnauzer can be found, one that rings true to me is their role as an all purpose farm dog.

Origin and Purpose from the Canadian Breed Standard reads:

The standard schnauzer can be traced back to 14th Century Germany.  It is a compact working dog and should be so judged.  Its principal vocation was to guard tradesman's carts and be an all purpose farm dog.  


Cutter poses today while out 'helping' me in the field.

Good Dog!

Garden harvest

The wet weather has my tomatoes going bad on the vine almost as soon as they are ready to eat.  This morning I was able to save a large batch simmering them down with garlic and basil into a delicious tomato sauce.  Threw together a pizza dough and made up a dozen of these wonderful little Pizza Breads to freeze, well, ten of them are making it to the freezer, two were consumed while still hot from the oven yum!
Hoping we get a couple more weeks of sun to ripen all the green tomatoes still on the vine.

Winter ready

We have been busy trying to get things ready for the coming winter.  Aside from normal work around the property we FINALLY installed a little wood stove, apparently my birthday gift :-)  It isn't completed yet and the glow within is actually a candle, but we are getting there.  I made the hearth this weekend, still have to trim the back wall and install a mantel.  Mick ran into a few 'glitches' while running the chimney, which will hopefully be overcome and finished this weekend.  I feel much better to have back-up heating this winter, especially with the cost of oil.

Once we get projects completed regular postings & Schnauzer photos will resume...at least that's the plan.

Garden Guest

Found this fellow in the garden yesterday.  Surprisingly quick on his feet, I barely had time to focus before he was hidden away.