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Potomac Valley Standard Schnauzer Club

The Standard Schnauzer is a robust, heavy-set dog, sturdily built, with a dense harsh no-shed coat. A medium-sized dog, he is knee high and 35 to 45 pounds. The Standard Schnauzer combines a spirited temperament with extreme reliability. Excellent with children and friends, he is still the guardian of his home and family.

The club was founded 50 years ago as the AKC-sanctioned local specialty club for the greater Washington DC area and follow the code of ethics linked to the first paragraph of our Breeders page.

The Potomac Valley Standard Schnauzer Club is one of our breed’s largest and most active specialty organizations. In the past 50 years members have finished over 1000 AKC Champions and many obedience and performance titlists. Besides Conformation, our club members participate in in Companion Dog Sports such as Agility, Obedience, Rally, and Tracking and Performance Dog Sports such as Coursing and CAT/Fast Cat, Herding, Farm Dog, and Scent work. We are also an AKC Fit Dog Club and held our inaugural walk at our Awards picnic on June 17, 2023.

Upcoming Events and Items of Interest

October 31- November 1, 2026 PVSSC Fast Cat

PVSSC Fast Cat, Walkersville, MD

November 1, 2026 PVSSC Specialty

PVSSC Specialty will be held on Sunday, November 1, part of a 5-day cluster of shows at Doswell, VA.

Next Meeting or Club Event

Next Meeting or Club Event

**POSTPONED TO SPRING DUE TO WEATHER.** Sunday, October 4, 2026 PVSSC Dock Diving Fun Day and General Membership Meeting

Location: Alpha Acres, 12095 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville, MD 21105 (Howard County)

Time: 10 AM-2 PM

Here is a great opportunity to get a GENTLE introduction to the fun dog sport of Dock-Diving! You and your dog will be carefully introduced to the ramp, the water, and – only if they are ready – jumping off the ramp to retrieve a toy.

There will also be a costume event and other events for non-swimmers.

PVSSC is providing a picnic lunch–sandwich platter and drinks. Please bring Pop-ups and chairs, crates for your dog, water for your dog and silver tarps if you have them – whatever you need to keep your dog comfy and cool. Also bring a floating toy for dog to retrieve.

Cost: The cost is $20/dog. You can pay by check or use this PayPal link:

Dock Diving PayPal Link and Registration Form

For more information and the registration form if using a check, see:

DockDiving2026–flyerDownload

For more information, see the Next Meeting or Club Event page.

PVSSC Dues

PVSSC Dues

To pay your dues, please use this form: Dues Notice and return with a check made out to PVSSC by February 28. You will receive a hard copy receipt in the mail. Or, you can pay your dues using this PayPal link and receive a receipt via email.

For questions, email membershipinfo@pvssc.org.

Updated on Wednesday, July 15th 2026