Carl Schnell, of Schnellberg Kennels


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Schnellberg Kennels owned by Carl Schnell, was once located in Fraser, Michigan. Mr. Schnell became interested in the German Shorthaired Pointer and in Draatharrs as a youngster in Germany. Mr. Schnell purchased his first two German Shorthaired Pointers from William Ehrler in 1945 and made both of them champions. They were Ch. Bella v Rheinberg and Ch. Hilda v Rheinberg. (Both by Timm V Altenau out of Distel Rheinberg).




Mr. Schnell then purchased two more bitches from Mr. Al Corbett of Port Huron, Michigan and finished both of them. They were Ch. Sweet Tillie Too and Ch. Rita v Altenau (by Timm v Altenau out of Ch. Tillie v Rheinberg). Ch. Rita v Altenau chalked up an outstanding show career with 14 best of breed wins, and four group placements including best of breed at the Chicago International show, all in one year.


Homebred champions at Schnellberg Kennels included Coby v Schnellberg (by Kobald v Altenau out of Bella v Rheinberg) and Duke V Schnellberg (by Baron V Rudloff out of Heidi v Schramberg) Schnellberg Kennels was also the home of the first triple champion – Canadian champion, American bench show and field trial champion – Valbo v Schlesburg (By Duke v Rheinberg out of Heide v Schlesburg) Breeder: Thomas M. Adams. Valbos show career included 6 best of breed wins at bench shows and 4 group placings. Valbo finished his field trial championship in 22 days at the age of 15 months. Mr. Carl Schnell throughout his years produced many outstanding Champion dogs.



Schnellberg Ad from the GSP Club of MI. History Booklet


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