Welcome to Chimera!

Our love affair with Schnauzers began over a decade ago. When we got our first Standard Schnauzer, I was not only smitten by her, I also found myself bitten by the dog show bug. Chimera Standard Schnauzers grew out of my passion for my own dogs and my growing engagement with Standards as a breed and the international community of Standard Schnauzer fanciers.

Through Chimera, I hope to share my love of the breed with others, to help potential "victims" of the Standard Schnauzer "bug" decide if the Standard is the dog for them, and to positively contribute to the present and future of the breed thorough conscientious, careful breeding and placing of Standard Schnauzers. We are small, hobby fanciers, not a kennel. We show and occassionally breed champion pepper & salt and black Standard Schnauzers and our Standards are our family members. We are located 90 minutes from Chicago.

At Chimera, we love Standard Schnauzers: Black or Pepper & Salt, natural ears or cropped, docked or natural tails. Regardless of their coloring or "styling," Standard Schnauzers are wonderful, funny, high-spirited, loving, loyal and, yes, sometimes challenging companions. We can't imagine life without them.

I hope you enjoy the site. Check back often for updates.

Brooke & the Schnauzer pack