Board of Advisors

  • Shawn Kent Hayashi, President

    Schnauzer lover, breeder and trainer among other things! You will find Shawn’s passion on this website: www.SVCCToys.com and her professional background here at The Professional Development Group

  • Catherine Betts

    Catherine lives in Canada - you can learn more about her and her schnauzers here: https://www.myschnauzers.ca

  • Dr. Samuel Geller VMD

    Toy Schnauzer and Quakertown Expert Veterinarian! You can learn more about Quakertown Vet Clinic here: www.quakertownvetclinic.com

  • Dr. Meg Howe

    Dr Meg qualified as a veterinarian at Murdoch University, in Perth Western Australia in 1983. She then went on to conduct her own studies on the special relationship between people and their canine companions, for which she was awarded a PhD in 1993. Her research underlined the powerful role breeders have in influencing the lifetime health and behavior of their puppies, and ultimately owners’ satisfaction with and commitment to their dogs. Dr. Meg is a breeder of Mini Schnauzers and has global expertise in developing ethical dog breeding practices.

  • Amy Leigh

    Amy is a certified professional pet groomer. She also shares all her secrets about the Pet Grooming Industry on her YouTube channel called “Go Groomer."

    She is dedicated to helping people provide quality, professional grooming care for their pets at home.

    Amy, has a beloved Toy Schnauzer named Elleigh Grace who is featured in many of her YouTube videos. Visit Amy’s Toy Schnauzer Playlist here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81sVKInQyf36uhR4JHfUSz6D0xxj5rZA

  • Embark

    Embark is a canine genomics and biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts. The company offers dog DNA testing services to consumers, breeders, and veterinarians. Visit: www.embarkvet.com

  • Trupanion Insurance

    Trupanion is a pet insurance provider based in Seattle, Washington, that offers and administers cat and dog insurance, in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1998, Trupanion offers comprehensive insurance plans that covers hereditary & congenital conditions. Visit here for more information: www.trupanion.com