The Meisterwerk journal

Life, captured
as it happens.

The show days matter. So do the couch naps, puppy piles, training sessions, and ordinary afternoons that make these dogs family.

55photographs

Four family albums, gathered together in one place.

01

Ms. Myrtle

The heart behind the story.

From home and travel to training and the ring, Ms. Myrtle helped shape the character, connection, and care at the heart of Meisterwerk.

Ms. Myrtle, photograph 1 of 4

Ms. Myrtle, photograph 2 of 4

Ms. Myrtle, photograph 3 of 4

Ms. Myrtle, photograph 4 of 4

Amy and Ms. Myrtle with a New Grand Champion award — New Grand Champion

Amy showing Ms. Myrtle in the conformation ring — Growing together in the ring

Amy embracing Ms. Myrtle with her show ribbons — The work—and the joy

Ms. Myrtle near the Golden Gate Bridge — Life on the road

Ms. Myrtle in front of the Yellowstone National Park sign — The next adventure

Sir Ivan and Ms. Myrtle posed together in a plum studio portrait — Together at the heart of Meisterwerk

Ms. Myrtle’s puppies

Her story, carried forward.

The Four Cheeses litter—Colby, Bleu, Brie, and Fontina—comes from the pairing of Phantom and Ms. Myrtle. The puppy moments below follow that next chapter: raised close, known as individuals, and surrounded by the same care that defines Myrtle's story.

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 1 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 2 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 3 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 4 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 5 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 6 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 7 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 8 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 9 of 10

Puppies & Ms. Myrtle, photograph 10 of 10

An adult Standard Schnauzer nuzzling a group of young puppies — Raised close from the very beginning

Colby, the green-collar puppy from Ms. Myrtle's Four Cheeses litter — Colby · Green collar

Bleu, the blue-collar puppy from Ms. Myrtle's Four Cheeses litter — Bleu · Blue collar

Brie, the purple-collar puppy from Ms. Myrtle's Four Cheeses litter — Brie · Purple collar

Fontina, the yellow-collar puppy from Ms. Myrtle's Four Cheeses litter — Fontina · Yellow collar

A young Salt and Pepper Standard Schnauzer puppy resting outdoors — Learning the world one day at a time

A young Standard Schnauzer puppy wearing a blue collar

A young Standard Schnauzer puppy in a green collar sleeping

A young Standard Schnauzer puppy in a green collar yawning

A young Standard Schnauzer puppy in a purple collar sleeping

Brie, a purple-collar Standard Schnauzer puppy, sitting on the grass — Brie · September 2026

Brie · Standing portrait, September 2026

Brie, a purple-collar Standard Schnauzer puppy, sitting on the grass — Brie · September 2026

Brie · Standing portrait, September 2026

02

Sir Ivan

Presence in and beyond the ring.

A collection of Sir Ivan at shows, at home, and in the moments between.

Sir Ivan, photograph 1 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 2 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 3 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 4 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 5 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 6 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 7 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 8 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 9 of 10

Sir Ivan, photograph 10 of 10

03

Olive Oil

Personality in every frame.

Olive Oil bringing her unmistakable expression to everyday family life.

Olive Oil, photograph 1 of 8

Olive Oil, photograph 2 of 8

Olive Oil, photograph 3 of 8

Olive Oil, photograph 4 of 8

Olive Oil, photograph 5 of 8

Olive Oil, photograph 6 of 8

Olive Oil, photograph 7 of 8

Olive Oil, photograph 8 of 8

04

Violet Rae

Composure with character.

Violet Rae at home and out in the world, always distinctly herself.

Violet Rae, photograph 1 of 3

Violet Rae, photograph 2 of 3

Violet Rae, photograph 3 of 3

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