IT ALL STARTED
WITH SCHNAUZERS

I remember meeting my first standard schnauzer, Atris, in 1998 and being swept away by the thrill of shows, training, handling, and grooming. Then I realized that I wanted to be a breeder.

In 2008 I bought my first black zwergschnauzer, Desiree Eldzh Hope. Zara was an exceptional dog, a Multichampion, an International champion, and a winner of numerous BIS awards. Her charisma and stunning beauty won my heart, and I fell in love with miniature schnauzers. Even today, some of our dogs are her descendants.

When her breeder Elena Belyaeva stopped breeding, I took up the mantle, and Eldzh Hope kennel became mine. I have worked hard to expand the gene pool and to continue the Eldzh Hope line.

THE VECTOR
OF DEVELOPMENT

As a serious breeder, I knew that I needed to have a personal opinion about the bloodlines of miniature schnauzers in Europe before I started breeding. So, I managed to attend shows in 20 different countries across Europe, the Baltics, and Scandinavia with my miniature schnauzers. I made sure to attend important shows like the European and World Championships to gain valuable insights.

And it paid off. My dogs have been prize-winners at some of the most prestigious shows like the Finnish Winner, Amsterdam Winner, and Luxembourg Winner, just to name a few. This confirms the high level of competitiveness and quality of our dogs.
Through my experiences, I have come to the realization that my kennel's vector of development should be to produce classical European-type zwergschnauzers. This is the direction I'm committed to pursuing.

ABOUT OUR
MINITURE SCHNAUZERS

At Eldzh Hope Kennel, I am passionate about breeding top-quality black miniature schnauzers. Dedication to excellence has led on decision to expand our gene pool and bring new bloodlines into the breeding program.

Around 10 years ago, I set out to find promising producers from Europe, Scandinavia, and the United States, and through our collaborative efforts, I've been able to create a promising young generation of black minis with extraordinary origins. As a breeder, it's incredibly rewarding to see the fruits of our labor, being fully commitment to the breed.
Now our miniature schnauzers posses all the traits that define the top-level of the breed:
- Middle size
- Correct schnauzer anatomy,
- Attractive head expression,
- Black and harsh coat quality.
Being a lover of strong service dogs, I always prioritize the character of our zwergs. After all, the breed's traditional description is "a big dog in a small body". Therefore, our miniature schnauzers maintain their role as a small companion dog, smart and easy to train, with a strong mentality, never deviating into the toy dogs.

OUR
VISION

We have a family kennel, which means that all our dogs live with us in our home. The whole family shares my passion, enjoys spending time and communicating with our dogs, and helps raise puppies.
Given that I combine the kennel's activities with my main career, my family's help in this case is simply invaluable. We constantly invest our time, finances, attention, and just a large part of our lives in the development of breeding program.

Breeding is my hobby and passion.

For me the breeding is not just about producing puppies, it's about preserving and multiplying the best traits of the breed. Every litter is carefully planned and meticulously researched, with the goal of improving upon the previous generation. We always strive for excellence.

Quality, not quantity, is the main principle.

In 2020, we began a new chapter in our breeding program. We realized that we couldn't do it alone, and we needed to collaborate with others who shared our passion for schnauzers. That's why we made the decision to entrust some of our best puppies to interested owners. Together, we can continue to develop our kennel and ensure a bright future for these amazing dogs. So, if you are interested, please, contact me.

Preservation of the breeding program

Our breeding goal is to produce top quality healthy Zwergschnauzers with the lively temperament. Many of our puppies have the necessary breed characteristics to become champions, but their show career depends on the owner's dedication to raising a future champion and actively participating in shows. Therefore, a dog's show career is not the primary consideration in choosing a new owner. What's most important to us is that each of our puppies finds a loving and dependable family where they can become a full-fledged companion.

Champions are made, not born.

OUR
ALUMNI

Puppies graduates of Eldzh Hope kennel live trul worldwide – in 20 countries including the USA, United Kingdom of Great Britain, Europe, Scandinavia and our native land Ukraine.

Among the owners there are both ordinary families who chose their zwerg in our kennel and well-known breeders and breed experts FCI, who live in Europe, Scandinavia and the Great Britain. Their high esteem of our kennel is truly appreciated.

I am thrilled to see many of our puppies becoming ISPU Champions, International Champions, and National Champions in their respective countries. I am thankful for these achievements to owners from France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Norway, Iceland, Great Britain.

In 2021, Eldzh Hope kennel marked 20 years of breeding. That year one of our graduates, multi-champion Versailles Eldzh Hope, had exceptional victories. He gained prestigious title of Winner of the ISPU (International Pinscher Schnauzer Union), and became Best in Show on the 125th-anniversary show of Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895. Later he also won the title of European champion at the EDS 2021.

As much as we appreciate our dogs' achievements in the show ring, we believe that their happiness as family members and loved pets is the ultimate success. Each owner who chooses to own a zwergschnauzer from our kennel understands the trust and responsibility that comes with their care. That's why we are always here to provide support and useful information on how to raise our precious schnauzers and take care of them. We are thankful to stay in touch with our puppy owners and to be a part of their journey with our beloved breed

LOOKING AHEAD
TO THE FUTURE

In 2022, we faced the most difficult test of our endurance and zest for life. However, amidst the challenges, I am incredibly grateful for the support of the international community of breeders and our owners in Ukraine. We stay in Kyiv, and our motto is – Be Brave like Ukraine.

I take great pride in the younger generation of Eldzh Hope, they are truly beautiful and give me hope for the kennel's continued development. Looking back, I am proud of what we have accomplished so far. But I also believe that our Zwergschnauzers will achieve even greater victories in the future.

We are creating a wonderful community of Eldzh Hope owners, which marks a new chapter in the kennel's development. Let's continue this good work together!

I am always interested in connecting with new friends and engage in partnerships with like-minded schnauzer lovers.

Sincerely, Victoria Borysova.