? Our Achievements

The Gently Born kennel is a leader in breeding Giant and Miniature Schnauzers in Russia.

For five consecutive years, we have been awarded the prestigious title "Top Kennel of Russia" by the Russian Kynological Federation (RKF), based on the official national ranking.

This is not just a title.

It is official recognition — the result of systematic, long-term work, in which every dog born at Gently Born contributes to the future of the breed.

? How the RKF ranking works:

Official points are awarded for victories at dog shows.

These points are summed by kennel, based on the dog's origin.

Victories of puppies bred and born at Gently Born directly increase the kennel’s total score.

At the end of the year, the kennel with the highest number of points becomes the "Top Kennel of Russia".

This means the title is not given by favor or purchased.

It is earned — through hundreds of shows, thousands of points, and victories by dogs proudly carrying the name Gently Born.

? Best in Show: Russia and the World

Our dogs have stood on the highest podiums, winning the most prestigious titles among all breeds, both in Russia and internationally.

2008: Gently Born Heart Breaker was named "Best Dog of Russia" — the highest national award across all breeds.

2009: Gently Born Check Mate earned the title "Top Dog of the Year" — another recognition of excellence at the national level.

On the world stage, our victories became history:

2002: Gently Born Chaykovskiy became the FCI World Champion of Champions, winning the 'Winner Victor Grand Prix' at the FCI World Championship.

He also claimed the title of "Champion of Champions" at the Tchaikovsky World Show — one of Europe’s most prestigious dog events.

These titles are not just the triumph of a single dog.

They are the victory of the Gently Born bloodline, a testament to its strength, type, and character at the highest level.

? Our results — in numbers:

55 World Champions

28 European Champions

240 International Champions

45 Junior World Champions

32 Junior European Champions

These titles are not just statistics.

They are proof of excellence:

perfect type, flawless conformation, outstanding temperament, and robust health.

Our breeding dogs and puppies have triumphed at the most prestigious rings worldwide — from Moscow to Munich, from Paris to Vienna, from New York to Tokyo, from Mexico City to Shanghai.

Wherever the show, our dogs proudly carried the name Gently Born.

Many have become the foundation of bloodlines in Russia, Germany, Austria, the USA, Japan, Mexico, and China — continuing the tradition of strength, intelligence, and nobility across continents.

?️ Our philosophy: not a title, but a legacy

For us, every point, every victory, is not an end, but another step in preserving the breed.

We do not breed for fame, but for harmony between conformation, health, and character.

Our goal is not just to raise a show champion,

but to raise a reliable companion, a loyal friend, a noble knight —

a dog who will be a family's pride for many years.

“A show victory lasts one day.

But raising a dog who becomes a legend in the home — that is true achievement.”

— Anna Vlasova , founder of Gently Born Kennel 

“The Giant Schnauzer is my first, my last, my fortress, my shadow, my friend.”

Anna Vlasova , founder of Gently Born Kennel