About us
We are a small and devoted family kennel, registered by the F.C.I. and holder of the certificate for breeding L.O.S.H. dogs. Our dogs are our passion and we are exceptionally proud of them all.
We are a small and devoted family kennel, registered by the F.C.I. and holder of the certificate for breeding L.O.S.H. dogs. Our dogs are our passion and we are exceptionally proud of them all.
Arnaud & Aube — In the spirit of Randi’s Ushabti
Our love for schnauzers began with the meeting between a fourteen-year-old boy and a dignified pepper-and-salt Giant Schnauzer. That boy was Arnaud. Although it would take almost nine years before he welcomed his very own schnauzer, the spark had already been lit.
In 1997, the first schnauzer entered Arnaud’s life. His mother bought a pepper-and-salt miniature schnauzer — unfortunately from a puppy mill. The little dog had many health and behavioral issues, but it planted the seed in Arnaud’s heart: a strong determination to one day do things differently, with knowledge, passion, and respect for the breed. A year later, in July 1998, he bought his very first schnauzer: Xtazy of Taita’s Ushabti, a pepper-and-salt Standard Schnauzer. That same year, Xtazy’s mother, Randi, also joined the family.
With Xtazy, Arnaud took his first steps into the world of national and international dog shows — a journey that soon bore fruit: in 2001 Xtazy became Belgian Champion.
That same year, another dream came true: the foundation of our kennel “of Randi’s Ushabti”. The name is a tribute to the kennel “of Taita’s Ushabti” of Werner and Christel Stamm-Behets, who had warmly welcomed Arnaud into their world. When Christel moved to Germany, she entrusted this kennel name to Arnaud — a gesture he still carries with pride and gratitude to this day.
Over the years, Arnaud’s interest grew in a less-known but enchanting variety: the white miniature schnauzer. Rare and undervalued in Belgium at the time, but steadily improving abroad. This fascination led to a modest yet purposeful breeding program, with carefully selected parents — a personal contribution to the recognition and development of the breed.
That love for schnauzers didn’t stop with Arnaud. His daughter Aube was quite literally born among schnauzer puppies. From an early age, she happily accompanied him to dog shows, and as a teenager, she began presenting dogs in the ring herself.
At just 15 years old, she independently traveled to Germany to learn the art of grooming from Werner and Christel. Like her father, she feels a deep commitment to the white Miniature Schnauzer — especially to their temperament, beauty, and expressiveness.
Today, Arnaud and Aube form a close-knit team in a small, family-run, F.C.I.-recognized hobby kennel. Arnaud holds the official certificate for breeding LO.S.H. dogs. All our dogs live with us in our home, as full family members. They are surrounded with love, respect, and attention — and this is reflected in their stable temperament, playfulness, and strong bond with us.
Randi — The beginning of everything
Randi was exceptional both in character and accomplishments: she became Belgian, Luxembourg, and International Champion. She had two litters, with a total of 18 puppies. One of her daughters, Xtazy of Taita’s Ushabti (04/03/1998 – 22/12/2009), also became Belgian Champion and brought years of joy to our family. We still miss them both every day.
In the spirit of Ushabti
In Ancient Egypt, a pharaoh would be buried with a figurine: an Ushabti. This figurine symbolized friendship and protection in the afterlife. The word literally means “answerer” — someone who would answer on behalf of the deceased when called to account.
Just as an Ushabti remains loyal to its master, the schnauzer is known for its loyalty, sense of justice, and watchfulness. Randi embodied that like no other.
It is in her spirit that we strive to raise all our schnauzers: honest, affectionate, brave, and faithful.