BENT BIRCH FARM

We are dedicated to the preservation of the Pepper & Salt color while maintaining the true integrity of the Giant Schnauzer breed. To that end, we strive to breed only healthy, sound, intelligent, reliable dogs with stable temperments... I am Leslie Lehmann and have been involved in dogs all my life. At age 7 I helped deliver the first litter from an English Setter that was my father's hunting dog and also our family pet. She also became my first obedience victim and we earned a CD by the time I was 9. My mentor was my Aunt who bred Collies and showed in conformation but excelled in obedience. I begged my parents for a dog of my own and they finally agreed so I saved my money and bought an Irish Setter. I went on to conformation class and Junior Showmanship and did very well. I bred a number of Irish litters that produced several champions. I would also pet sit and/or groom dogs after school for extra money. During High school I worked for a boarding/training kennel and became..