About Us

Owner and Trainer: Decator Marble

Windy City Kennels is owned by Decator Marble, he has been raising and training dogs for 15 years. He has attended military and sports seminars and has spent thousands of hours training with some of the best dog trainers in the world. Decator has titled dogs in obedience, protection, and holds several working titles and confirmation.

Windy City Kennels K-9 maintains over 15 years experience in breeding Giant Schnauzers & German Shepherds. We are members of the Working Schnauzer Federation and Schutzhund USA. We offer 2-year written health guarantees and have an excellent reputation for standing behind the our dogs. The quality of our dogs speaks for itself.

 

 

Trainer: Keith Black

My name is Keith Black and I've been in the Military since June of 1999. At the end of 2006 I started to get interested in training dogs when my wife and I ran into some issues with our young Doberman named Kaiser. I met with Paula Hooks and Bob Smith in Tacoma, Washington to discuss the issues that we were having with Kaiser. Bob's been training dogs for more than 30 years and he and Paula took me under their wing for a short time until I got stationed here at Ft. Benning, Georgia. So far I've trained two dogs in obedience and under Decator's guidance and mentorship I hope to train many more dogs in both obedience and protection!

About Our Dogs

At Windy City Kennels K-9, female dogs are selected for temperament, breed standard and structure. The males we breed must also meet the same requirements, and working ability. All of our puppies are home-raised, people and kids oriented for working homes and show homes. Our puppies come with ear trim cropped, tails docked and dew claws removed. All shots and worming are up to date and puppies will come with a written health and hip guarantee.

Our Mission

Windy City Kennels is dedicated to breeding and training the complete working dog. From the finest German and American pedigree, we present some of the best working puppies and young adults. We strive to produce individuals with correct conformation, sound temperament, and versatile athletic working ability. Our puppies and young adults have the correct breed standard and body structure. Whether a German Shepherd, Giant Schnauzer, or other breed, Windy City Kennels proudly offers you best. Our professional training program which is open to all breeds can be utilized for: obedience, protection, and problem solving.

About Nutrition

We feed our dogs Blackwood Super Premium Pet Foods. The Blackwood Corporation subscribes to the theory of "Holism". Their Products are All Natural and produced with the "Holistic" method of treatment. All of the Blackwood diets are "Designed and Engineered" with targeted goals and objectives. The Blackwood Corporation concentrates on maximizing the performance and energy potential of a superior diet to gain the competitive edge in the show ring and in the field.

Testimonials

Candi Taggart and Charles Jackson

   

    

A couple of months ago, my fiancé' and I took delivery of "Junior", a 14-month-old trained Giant Schnauzer that we had purchased from Decator Marble at Windy City Kennels located in Columbus, Georgia. At first, I was a bit leery of buying a dog "sight-unseen", but since Charlie and his ex-wife
 had bought "Boomer", another male Giant from Decator a couple of years ago, I felt a bit more comfortable with the arrangement.

We had requested that Junior be trained in basic obedience, and be given  "feline sensitivity training" prior to his coming to live with us so that he would not harm our older residents, two neutered male tabbies, Lord Boulder and Brisco County Junior. Decator assured us that our new boy would be gentle and protective, and he has turned out to be exactly as promised - the perfect pet. Charlie takes him along for a 15-20 mile run when he goes on his bike rides 2-3 days per week, accompanied by his "brother and sister", Boomer and Dixie. I take him for leisurely walks through my father's old tract in the Sammamish Highlands one or twice a week, and everyone I encounter there says how calm and well-behaved he is. I plan to get him additional training at River Dog in Issaquah so that he may become a Delta Therapy Dog in the future.

Since Junior has worked out so well, I have already sent in a deposit toward the purchase of a trained female puppy from Windy City Kennels as a playmate for him. I know that Mr. Marble will touch base with us periodically after her arrival to make sure that she will work out just as well as our baby boy has.

 

Antonio and Jacqueline Rodriguez

   

In November of 2003 my mother purchased a Giant Schnauzer named Morena from your kennel, Windy City. Morena was an un-ending source of love, comfort, and companionship to her. She even celebrated her 1st birthday with a party and Morena wore a Tiara. My mom went to be with the Lord in 2004 and I inherited Morena. It does not seem possible that we have had her in our lives for almost 4 years, she is adorable, loving and probably the smartest dog alive. She believes everyone loves her, therefore, she's very friendly. She is a wonderful watch dog, yet would not hurt a soul. Morena favors staying inside of the house yet wonders into the pool area or yard when our 9 year old Rottie, Cherokee, goes outside to chill. She walks with a wonderful prance; that is fun to watch and often commented about from people when we are out in the community. My husband and I cannot imagine our lives without her. We love her and her breed so much we decided to purchase another Giant Schnauzer puppy from you and named him Zeus "the man" Rodriguez. He is bright, affectionate, mischievous and comical! Zeus, will be returning to you for obedience training!, just like his big sister, Morena. Thank you so much for these wonderful additions to our family.