Winter 2022 DCA Newsletter

Dachshund Club of America

board of directors

President

Carl Holder

1130 Redoak Drive Lumberton, TX 77657 (409) 755-6569 candachs@aol.com

1st Vice President

Deneice Van Hook, DVM 3 Deerwood Trail Fairview Heights, IL 62208 (618) 213-6016 k9coach@aol.com

Class of 2022

Dr. Dan Burke

8714 Via De La Gente Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (623) 707-7495 djbvca1@aol.com

Constance B. Fisher

3820 Crums Church Road Berryville, VA 22611-1962 (540) 955-4233 Beldachs@gmail.com

Kathleen Lockyer 428 Salmon Road Brighton, TN 38011-7053 (360) 798-5642 tklockyer@gmail.com

2nd Vice President

Monica Martin 21020 St. Louis Road Marshall, VA 20115 (703) 407-7327 brando2@starpower.net

Treasurer

Ken Levison

8155 E. Galinda Drive Tucson, AZ 85750-2420 (520) 722-9427 dazdox@yahoo.com

Class of 2023

Dr. Randy N. Eltringham 6095 Deborah Drive Warrenton VA 20187-2847 (540) 347-0126 randy.n.eltringham.civ@mail.mil

Cindy Niles

3062 S. Section Line Road Delaware, OH 43015-9531 (740) 362-6110 Robinwoodwires@yahoo.com

Janet Schwalbe 71 Valley Way Pendergrass GA 30567-3454 (706) 693-7142 reschwalbe@yahoo.com

Vicki Spencer 2650 Holland Drive Owensboro KY 42303-2723 (270) 316-0051 lorindol@roadrunner.com

AKC Delegate

Larry Sorenson

112 Two Does Lane Clayton, NC 27550-8492 (919) 550-7631 llsoren@earthlink.net

Recording Secretary

Sandy Arnold

3709 E. South Court Bloomington, IN 47401-4489 (812) 322-1842 sandydcaboard@gmail.com

Corresponding Secretary

Cheryl Shultz

3817 Seven Oaks Drive Corona, CA 92881 (951) 279-8252 cherevee@sbcglobal.net

Class of 2024

Georjan Bridger

P.O. Box 21352 Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 364-9695 artsrpassion@gmail.com

Walter Jones 23 Golf View Drive Englewood, FL 34223 (502) 419-7241 wjones@wyattfirm.com

Deborah Krieg 26550 Yearsley Road Raymond, OH 43067-9732 (973) 229-2390 daybreakwires@yahoo.com

Lorraine Simmons 250 Roxbury Road Newville, PA 17241 (732) 598-4961 stardox2@yahoo.com

Wigeon qualified for the AKC agility Invitational down in Florida. We had accepted, arranged our transportation and housing when disaster struck! Wigeon and Castle the collie were running the fenceline as some passers-by teased them from the sidewalk Somehow Wigeon was trampled and injured his neck. The trip was canceled, surgery was done, hopes and dreams smashed. I was told when the neurologist came out that everything looked good and my boy would live a normal life; wear a harness, keep him fit. See page 20 for “the rest of the story”.

Leslie would not, could not, have ever gotten all this without the help of so many friends, instructors, total strangers, well-wishers, and even a few people that thought I shouldn’t even be trying (because dachshunds are so delicate and must be set upon a cushion for their entire lives and I wanted to prove how wrong they were.)

Longevity in People who have pets by

Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia

Not everyone who wants to be healthy and live longer will actually be able to do it. Recent studies show that those who own a dog and follow a few lifestyle recommendations have the best chances. According to research findings, scientists are racing to collect information and document how.

Nomographs by Hemopet

Simply put, a nomograph analysis can provide a breeder with an estimated time to vaccinate a litter against canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus.

New Members & Applicants

Advertisers Index

Letters To & From the Editor Corrections/Changes

HEALTH & WELFARE . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Longevity in People who have pets by Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia Nomographs & Vaccine Schedules by Hemopet

New Developments in Canine Bone Cancer by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT

The Dachshund Diary, Charles Baris

The Dachshund Diary: Charles Baris by

John Hart

The dogs of Barhar became the only wire, smooth and longhair owned by the same owner, to win Bests in Show “all breed” at that time.

A well known and well respected All Breed Judge once called Charles “The Mayor of Dog Shows”. You see, for him, it wasn’t politics. He loved it and he truly loved the people.

Charles and I were together for 531⁄2 years and were married on our 40th Anniversary.

I’m John Hart, the “har” in Barhar and it was my privilege to be a part of this unexpected journey .

Wigeon, the newest Triple Champion! by

Leslie Keys

Little did I know when I got my first dachshund just what I was bringing home. At first, it never occurred to me to do much of anything but very basic house manners and socialization. I had never had a little dog and Wigeon was about to change that misconception.

His first adventure into the real world was coming along with me to a fairly large outdoor show where I was competing in Rally with my ancient golden retriever. While wandering around the grounds a total stranger came up to me and asked me about Wigeon’s pedigree.

Field Trials in the 1930s

by Trudy Kawami & Tracy Freeling

Monday, Sept. 30, 1935: To the incurious, the dachshund seems a miserable creature. Too low for dignity or speed, too long to serve as a lap dog, it appears to be recommended only by its melancholy face suggesting an appreciation of its drawbacks. Actually, the dachshund is among the most intelligent and efficient of dogs. It also shows definite signs of becoming the most popular breed in the U.S. Despised during the War, dachshunde suddenly became fashionable half a dozen years ago. Last winter, they outnumbered every other breed at the Westminster Kennel Club show.

by John Hart

The Newest Triple Champion “Wigeon”

by Leslie Keys

Meet the Breeds - Ohio

by Debby Krieg Field Trial Results

Specialty Results

ABOVE & BELOW GROUND . . . . . . .

DCA and the start of Field Trials in the 1930’s by Trudy Kawami & Tracy Freeling

WEAVES & RETRIEVES

Conditioning & Training for Safety by Sharon McDonald

OBEDIENCE IS A DACHSHUND’S WORLD

Focus & Fun by Brenda Reimer

Nomination Results of DCA Officers and Directors

by Cheryl Shultz

AKC News

by Larry Sorenson

Junior Showmanship

by Ava Hata

Tribute to Fran Colonna

by Ken Levison Upcoming Specialties

Policies

Hi Members and Subscribers, I’m hoping everyone has a wonderful holiday season! Again, thank you to all the advertisers and contributors to the newsletter. If anyone is interested in writing original stories, just contact me - more and new information about our breed, or dogs in general is always appreciated.

Sadly, we’re losing more of our older members that have contributed so much to the dog fancy. Fran Colonna and Charles Baris made a huge impact on dachshunds. I’m glad we could honor Fran in the Autumn issue in the Dachshund Diary article, and now Charles is honored in this issue. Both will be greatly missed.

Thank you to Ava Hata for the article on Junior Showmanship in this issue. As a reminder,

we would like parents of Juniors to submit show pictures of our up and coming handlers for the back cover. Just contact Sandy Arnold or Melissa Heymann with questions.

Congratulations to Leslie Keys and Wigeon for achieving AKC Triple Champion status! What an exceptional dachshund. I’m so proud that our breed is so very versatile, and we have so many dedicated, talented owners and handlers!!

UPDATE!! Notice that the next deadline for the newsletter is January 1st!! The National Specialty is a couple months earlier than usual this year - if you’re interested in advertising in the Spring issue, I am bound and determined to have that newsletter out before the shows. Please contact me with any questions. Remember that all design for your ad is free.

Please don’t forget to get your 2023 dues in to Georjan Bridger before the end of the year!!

Lynne

Jet is shown below winning variety at the Bayou Dachshund Club.

This handsome boy’s name is a take-off of one of his breeders favorite movies, starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins, “Meet Joe Black”.

Bred by owners John and Mary Rauch • Handled by Lois Demersa entouragedogs@yahoo.com

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LONGEVITY

Why Some Breeds And Owners Live Longer Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia (reprinted with permission from the October 2022 Canine Chronicle)

Not everyone who wants to be healthy and live longer will actually be able to do it. Recent studies show that those who own a dog and follow a few lifestyle recommendations have the best chances. According to research findings, scientists are racing to collect information and document how. Five factors have been identified that make the difference, and–when taken together–they confirm that doing the right things contributes to a longer and healthier life for both owners and their dogs.

Information recently collected confirms that the “absolute limit” of the human lifespan is between 100 and 150 years. This was based on the research and analysis of 70,000 participants up to age 85 and their ability to fight disease, risk of heart conditions, and cognitive impairment. Scientists now believe the future looks promising and that the secret to longevity centers around the improvements made in medicine, the environment and technology. Each plays a role and contributes to lengthening an

expected lifespan for both dogs and humans. For example, it is now known that the aging process is influenced by a powerful “biological clock,” represented by the telomere/telomerase system which repeats sequences of noncoding DNA located at the terminal ends of chromosomes. These sequences play a major role in maintaining chromosome stability including the protection of genetic material from degradation during cell division. A number of studies show that chronic social isolation results in elevated levels of hormones that consequently affects the cellular mechanisms of aging, and shortens the telomere lengths (Boonekamp et al., 2017).

Many researchers have noted that the human body is made up of about 30 trillion cells constantly dying and being replaced by new cells. Within the cell body there are chromosomes and DNA with the codes written for humans. At the end of a DNA strand is a microscopic bundle of important material that gets snipped off when the cell divides. The average cell divides itself about 50 times before it loses its ability to replicate, and as more and more cells become ineffective and die, the signs of aging start to show in gray hair, weaker bones and vision loss. For example, Puhlmann et al. (2019), reported that telomere shortening is associated with the development of several of aging-associated diseases and structural changes

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in various regions of the brain. His results show that in order to extend the human life span, a combination of factors must be considered that link together lifestyle, diet and exercise:

DOG OWNERSHIP AND CALORIES

Extending your dog’s lifespan by as much as three years can now be achieved by paying attention to their body condition, weight and intake of calories. This finding was reported by scientists at the Purina Farms research facility who found that owners who fed less had healthier dogs. It works for all breeds and sizes of dogs. Overweight and obese puppies and dogs have two things in common–they will have more health problems and most will have shorter lives. Researchers at several other institutions also agree that the thinner dogs who remain active are healthier and live longer.

DOG OWNERSHIP, PLAY AND EXERCISE

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24% for those who owned a dog. This study was conducted over a period of 70 years and involved more than 4 million people. The World Health Organization reported that heart attacks and strokes continue to be the two greatest causes of death across the globe. Dr. Caroline Kramer, the lead author of this study, noted that people who lived with a dog and had already suffered such a serious health event had a 31% reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The gap widened even more for people who lived alone. Kramer found that heart attack suffers who lived alone and owned a dog had a 33% lower risk of death as compared to those who did not own a dog. Similar results were found for those who suffered a stroke and lived alone. They had a 24% lower risk of death if they owned a dog. One of the best indicators of longevity was the stress associated with loneliness.

Researchers concluded that dog owners that stay mentally and physically active, live with a dog and use play sessions (throwing a ball, taking hikes etc.) have an advantage. They reported that 30 minutes of exercise three days a week reduces the growth and division of cancer cells and stimulates cancer cell death. (Stegall). These owner-play sessions, and Micro Workouts–or short “movement snacks” like brisk walks with their dog falls into the category of prevention. Additionally, dog-owners when tested who were active with their dogs were found to have improved cardiovascular functions.

DOG OWNERSHIP AND SLEEP

The second factor affecting longevity is sleep. According to Dr. Kien Vuu, assistant clinical professor of medicine

at UCLA and author of Thrive State, stated that sleep is the “important foundation of health”. Getting at least seven hours of sleep each night helps the body repair itself. The opposite is also true. The lack of sleep has been linked to inflammation and obesity and a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health conditions. Contrary to those who believe they only need a few hours of sleep, the experts say that during the state of quiet sleep, the brain remains active carrying out many important functions which makes sleep essential for the body’s ability to affect our physical and mental functions, our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. During deep sleep, the body works to repair muscles, organs, and other cells and strengthens the immune system. There are seven known benefits of sleep:

• Boosts the Immune System

• Helps Prevent Weight Gain

• Strengthens the Heart’s Functions

• Improves Mood

• Increases Productivity

• Increases Performance

• Improves Memory

In the Mayo Clinic sleep study of 40 humans who allowed their dogs in their bedrooms at night, Mayo researchers measured sleep efficiency–the actual time spent asleep. Owners with dogs in their bedroom had a sleep efficiency score of 85 percent (9) which was higher than those without a dog in the bedroom. Sleeping with dogs on and off the bed was not measured;

however, Mayo did find that people who slept with their dogs had lower levels of depression (5) and increased levels of Oxytocin, the love chemical. (6)

OXYTOCIN (OT)

The third factor affecting longevity is a body chemical called Oxytocin (OT). In humans it is known to spike in babies and their mothers during the first hour after giving birth during nursing. It has also been found to spike during periods of courtship when individuals report they are falling in love. Similar results were found by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Medicine Center who reported that cuddling close to another person and cuddling with your dog lowers cortisone levels, a hormone associated with stress. Cuddling releases OT which promotes the lowering of cortisone levels.

COFFEE

The fourth factor impacting longevity was coffee, and there was no shortage of research studies attesting to the benefits of 2- 3 cups every day. Some of the benefits include a reduction of risk for: Parkinson’s disease, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, prostate cancer, melanoma, depression and suicide, cirrhosis of the liver, Liver cancer (1). The newest study in the Annals of Internal Medicine was based on 170,000 people in the United Kingdom, ages 3773. Their finding was that the coffee drinkers were 16-21% less likely to die from the diseases listed above. In another study published in the Journal of Circulation that tracked 200,000 people for 30 years, found that the coffee drinkers (2-5 cups per day) were 15% less likely to die from the diseases listed above.

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Photography by Holly Deeds

caffeine, diterpenes, and chlorogenic acid and that coffee consumption has been linked to the prevention of chronic and degenerative conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. A new and impressive study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that balancing on one leg may serve to predict longevity according to this peer-reviewed study. Scientists studied 11,702 participants and found they were twice as likely to die in the next decade if they were unable to balance on one foot for 10 or more seconds. It is still too early to know how useful this test will be and what role a person’s ability to balance plays in life expectancy across age ranges. More work is needed to test the issue of balance and whether it is better than aerobic fitness, flexibility and muscle strength.

The takeaway from all of these studies is the finding that there is an association between dog ownership, dogs in the bedroom, daily consumption of coffee, sleep and oxytocin. All are known to play a role in living longer or dying young (20)

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NOMOGRAPHS GUIDE

Individualized Vaccination Schedules for Puppies

November 11, 2022, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, By Hemopet

The concept of nomographs has been around for over 50 years, but due to diagnostic testing limitations and access, the practice of requesting nomographs stalled, until recently. A nomograph is not a test in and of itself, but rather the practical application of a test with several steps, as well as consideration of possible health and lifestyle limitations (variables). Simply put, a nomograph analysis can provide a breeder with an estimated time to vaccinate a litter against canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus.

Before we go through a simplified version of the nomograph process, we need a refresher course on the birthing process of female dogs. Within 36 hours of giving birth, maternal antibodies are transferred to a puppy when he receives colostrum milk from his mother. After that, even though the breast milk contains many antibodies as well as wholesome nutrients, these antibodies can no longer cross the neonatal intestinal mucosal lining.

The maternal antibodies have a half-life that decreases approximately every 9-12 days until the puppy is no longer protected against the disease. For instance, let’ss say a puppy’ss maternally-derived antibody (MDA) level is 1,000 on day 1. On day 10, it would be 500. On day 20, the antibody level would be 250. On day 30, the level would be 125 and so on. (Note: These are just arbitrary, easy-todeduce example numbers and are not to be used to estimate when to give your puppy a vaccination.)

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20. USA Today, pg 51, June 24, 2022.

About the Author:

Carmen L. Battaglia holds a Ph.D. and Master’s Degree from Florida Stsate University. He is an author of many articles, several books, an AKC Director, judge and researcher. He is a well-known lecturer and leader in the promotion of breeding better dogs.

Dr. Battaglia is also a popular guest on TV and radio talk shows including several appearances on Animal Planet. His seminars on breeding better dogs, selecting sires and choosing puppies have been well received by breed clubs. Those interested in learning more about his writings and seminars should visit the website. !

Maternal antibodies are important and, depending on their strength, will overpower and neutralize vaccines as well as any natural virus exposure. Basically, vaccinating too early renders the vaccine essentially useless. So, veterinarians, breeders, and new puppy caregivers have to find the perfect time to vaccinate to ensure the vaccine is effective and that the puppy is still protected from these deadly infectious diseases. Note: This same MDA and nomograph diagnostic process applies to kittens for their serious infectious diseases like that caused by feline panleukopenia virus (a parvovirus of cats).

The nomograph analysis steps into the process to provide individual results. Let’ss go through a simplified version of the nomograph.

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continuing feature in the DCA Newsletter. Thank you to Claire Mancha and Kathy Lockyer for initiating the research involved in order to share such an important part of Dachshund history. This article was submitted and written by John Hart.

CHARLES BARIS

February 10, 1939 - August 11, 2022

Charles, having been born and raised in NYC, had never owned a dog in his first 30 years.

On January 6, 1969 he met me and my 2 year old smooth dachshund bitch named Hartig’s Red Rhapsody “Lisl” and it was love at first sight for both of them. “Lisl” immediately transferred her affections from me to “the love of her life”. Charles was a “dog whisperer”. He could work magic with dogs.

She was subsequently bred and produced the first dachshunds to carry the Barhar moniker (a combination of our surnames Baris & Hart). CH Barhar Big Spender and CH Barhar Funny Valentine. Spender was shown to his championship by Howard Nygood. Lucy, Funny Valentine, was shown by Charles.

In a short amount of time, we had the good fortune to acquire CH Midernoch’s Wild Card W “Minnie” who was bred to CH Ventebe's Draht Timothy. That litter produced CH Barhar Pal Joey & CH Barhar Two O’ Hearts v Midernoch. Her second litter by CH Westphal’s Shilalah produced 4 champions. Minnie went on to produce 4 more champions which was a record for a wire bitch at that juncture.

One of her get from that second breeding produced CH Barhar Pickwick “Pippin”, who opened the door for us and made a notable owner handler of Charles. Pippin went on to be the top wire in the Dachshund Variety System. The sister, CH Barhar Gingerbread Lady W, finished easily with Charles on the other end of the lead.

The slower maturing brother, CH Barhar Mlnnie’s Boy W “Buzzie” finished by going WD, BOW and BOV at DCA, then on to winning BOV at DCA again the next year. He was defeated the third year by his brother Pickwick. Buzz was a multigroup winner and All Breed Best In Show winner.

As fate would have it, and it still baffles me, we were offered the great smooth CH Farmeadow Light Up The Sky, and he did! He was 3 times BOV at DCA and had many group and an all Breed Best. He was #1 in the country all system one year, which alludes me at the moment. He was also a sire of great repute.

For a small “Kitchen Kennel” owner, success was unbelievable and unexpected. The dogs of Barhar became the only wire, smooth and longhair owned by the same owner, to win Bests in Show “all breed” at that time.

Our smooth bitch CH Doxhaus Starmaker of Barhar also went Best in Show, making Charles the only owner handler to accomplish the Long, Wire & Smooth all Breed Bests.

Charles eventually applied for his judges license and enjoyed a remarkable judging career. For a “one breed judge” he was invited to judge all over the world.

He judged 3 times in Japan, twice in China, once in Australia, all over Canada and the United States. He was also invited to judge Wires at the Centennial Show of the “The Dachshund Club” of England.

He and Ann Gordon were tied for the most DCA judging assignments when they retired from the show ring.

Charles was President of the Knickerbocker Dachshund Club for at least 20 years.

Again, almost accidentally, we were given the longhair CH Kemper Dachs Bad Habits, as a replacement for his dad, CH Bayard le Jordan, who died shortly after Pat Kemper had sent a bitch to be bred to him.

Knowing how crushed I was at the loss of Jodi, Pat called me on my birthday and invited me to take any puppy in the litter when they were old enough. Though Pat and Charles were enamored of one of the pups, I selected another that most reminded me of Jordan. That puppy turned out to be CH Kemper Dachs Bad Habits, a multiple Specialty, Group and Best in Show winner.

This is a reprint of the DCA article from the Winter, 2013 DCA Newsletter.

Charles A. Baris, a native New Yorker, was born and raised on the Isle of Manhattangraduated from Mt. St. Michael Academy and St. John’sUniversity and spent his Professional career on Madison Avenue in the advertising

At the February specialties he would invite 4 judges of repute to judge the varieties, and as an added enhancement, he would invite 8 judges to act as his “Celebrity Panel of Stewards”. No one ever turned him down.

A well known and well respected All Breed Judge once called Charles “The Mayor of Dog Shows”. You see, for him, it wasn’t politics. He loved it and he truly loved the people.

Charles and I were together for 531⁄2 years and were married on our 40th Anniversary.

I’m John Hart, the “har” in Barhar and it was my privilege to be a part of this unexpected journey .

As Charles was the love of Lisl’s life, he was also the love of mine.

business. Since retirement, he can be found working at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

It wasn’t until 1969 when, by chance, a rather opinionated red smooth Dachshund named Lisl came into his life and changed it forever. Charles began his love for the breed, and his winning ways that eventually grew

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A well known and well respected All Breed Judge once called Charles “The Mayor of Dog Shows”. You see, for him, it wasn’t politics. He loved it and he truly loved the people.

Charles accompanying Ann Gordon to her son’s wedding.

Charles with CH Barhar Pickwick

Charles with CH Kemper Dachs Bad Habits

Charles with CH Doxhaus Starmaker of Barhar

Charles with a miniature longhair puppy

Starmaker

John with CH Kemper Dachs Bad Habits, CH Barhar Minnie’s Boy W, Charles with CH Farmeadow Light Up the Sky “The Barhar Boys”

into a rather impressive record. A breeder, owner, handler, he managed to dominate the Dachshund ring from 1975 to 1985, finishing over 85 Dachshunds with more than 800 Best of Varieties; numerous hound groups and All Breed Best in Shows on 4 different Dachshunds (long, smooth and wire), each of whom climbed to #1 in the statistics, making Charles one of the most successful owner/handlers in the history of the breed, and BARHAR (Baris and Hart) the only kennel to accomplish this feat.

During the 1980’s, Charles campaigned the Sky daughter, Ch. Doxhaus Starmaker of Barhar, and the longhair, Ch. Kemper Dachs Bad Habits many times into the Best in Show winners circle, continuing his ability to take his dogs to #1 on the charts. A little-known fact is Charles also bred and showed long and wire miniature Dachshunds, German Wirehaired Pointers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, and a Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen, all of which lived harmoniously in their “kitchen kennel”.

At the height of his show career in 1985, Charles decided to turn in his “lead”for a turn at judging, and never returned to the show ring again as an exhibitor. Charles remains active in the dog world: former DCA’s delegate to the AKC, a position enjoyed for the last 12 years; he is also President of the Knickerbocker Dachshund Club and member of several all-breed clubs. He divides his time between his home in New York City and his Oceanside retreat on the Delmarva Peninsula. Charles continues to judge dog shows all over the world and thanks his many Dachshunds who have made this all possible... the wonderful world of dogs. None of this would have been possible without the love and guidance of his life-long partner, John Hart, who was there on the side-lines.

John Hart, the complimenting partner of Barhar Dachshunds, acquired his first

Dachshund in 1954; his name was Prince Rupert v Wilhelm and this is where the Dachshund saga began for John. Rupert dominated John’s life until he was stolen from his backyard while John was away at college in New York.

ln 1963, while working as a vet’s assistant in Briarcliff New York, John had the opportunity to meet the Dachshunds von Westphalen and at that point, his love of the breed was rekindled. As John states, “From this point on, with generosity, hard work, a lot of luck... fate wrote my script. Peggy Westphal (Ms. Dachshund) gave me my first Dachshund, Capricious v. Westphalen, who took 2nd in a huge black and tan class of 22, at DALI in 1963. I was hooked.”

Knowing absolutely nothing about the breed, John had the good sense to just listen, ask questions and read everything he could about Dachshunds. He states, “My copy of the 20th Anniversary Issue of the American Dachshund literally fell apart in my hands.’

ln the mid 1970s John’s pride and joy came into his life: CH Farmeadow Light Up the Sky, “Sky” was the #1 Dachshund in 1977-1978. He was a red smooth standard dog with 3 BOVs in a row (1976, ’77, ‘78) at the DCA and was retired after this last victory. He then went on to sire over 56 champions. This wonderful dog helped motivate and propel the Barhar boys into the winning circle for years to come.

John notes many luminaries in the Dachshund world who gave him insight, opinions and guidance, such as: Peggy Westphal, John Cook, Bob Forsyth, Grace Hill, Frank and Dorothy Hardy, Jane and Bobby Fowler, Pat Kemper and Mary Howell. As John states, “I’d like to thank these generous people who gave me access to their wisdom and opinions and for making this a joyous ride, Of course, I am thankful to my partner, Charles Baris, without whom this breathtaking adventure would not have been possible. And, lest I forget...Thank you God.”

Charles Baris and John Hart created the renowned BarHar Dachshunds. Listed below are some of their famous cast of characters:

• CH Barhar Big Spender S.the first Barhar champion.

• CH Midernoch Wild Card W (Minnie) - dam of 10 wire champions whose children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren dominated the wire ring, including a Hound Group 1 at the Garden and several DCA BOV National wins, as well.

• CH Barhar Pickwick, (Pippin) - #1 wire, as well as DCA-BOV 1977.

• CH Barhar Minnie’s Boy W#1 wire 1976, BOV DCA 1975 from the classes, and another DCA-BOV in 1976 with several all breed Best in Shows and many group wins.

• CH Kemper Dachs Bad

Habits - #1 long 1980, 250 BOVs, as well as several all breed Best in Show wins and numerous hound groups.

• CH Doxhaus of Starmaker of Barhar, a Sky daughter, with many BIS wins and 150 BOVs.

INTERVIEW

Question #1: How did you learn so much about Dachshunds and who were your mentors in the Dachshund world?

CAB: I read all the old Dachshund magazines that had so many wonderful articles in them written by the top breeders of the day, studied the photos of the dogs, developing a mental image of the standard. John Hart was my best mentor who knew so much about the breed.

JRH: I read and read the American Dachshund, particularly the 20th Anniversary Issue that was the bible of the breed and still is.

Question #2: Why do you think you and John have been so successful with breeding top-quality, winning Dachshunds?

CAB: I think God played a role here. However, that is another story for another day.

BOTH: “Watch, look and above all listened, asked questions but did not voice an opinion until the time came when we felt we had an opinion to share. After many years doing my homework, l felt I had a good foundation for my opinion IF asked. I think because John and I had different opinions and points of view on our dogs and breeding, it helped keep us open-minded and objective.

Question #3: What is the lineage of your top Dachshunds?

ANSWER: Smooths – Heying Teckel and Fleming, Wires – Westphalen, Longs –Kemper Dachs, and Bayard.

Question #4: What advice would you give to someone new to the world of breeding Dachshunds?

BOTH: Study and read the old magazines if you can get your hands on them. The articles, although written a while ago, still apply. Sit at ringside and study the dogs in the ring with an open mind and talk to the breeders. Don’t be too quick to judge and run your mouth.

Question #5: How were you able to breed and raise Dachshund puppies in an apartment in New York City?

CAB: Now that would be quite a picture! When we were breeding and showing from 1970-1998, we had a large home in Montrose, NY with an outside X area. Although we had what we called our “Kitchen Kennel” all our dogs lived with us in this kitchen area and were exposed to many people and situations that we felt contributed to their good temperament inside and outside the show ring. Constant socialization is very

Charles Baris, Barhar Dachshunds

Charles with CH Kemper Dachs Bad Habits

important to new pups and older dogs, as well. All our dogs were free to socialize until feeding or bedtime when each would go to their own house (plastic crate) that they loved.

Question #6: Since you have experience with all 3 varieties, besides their coat, what do you think differentiates the 3 varieties from each other?

CAB: Smooths, with their strong Germanic tendencies, are in charge of all situations, and very opinionated. Longs, very easy-going and laid-back, prefer to sit back and watch the others get into trouble. Wires, the clowns, are always in motion and love everybody. Kiss, Kiss, Kiss...

JRH: I once heard it said that the smooth was the sophisticate, the long was the aristocrat, and the wire was the buffoon.

Question #7: What is the top challenge in proper breeding for each variety?

BOTH: Finding a good quality foundation bitch, if you do not have one, then go out and buy a good one. Line breed her to stud dogs in her pedigree that have produced some of the qualities you want to introduce to your line and, hopefully, the breeding will produce. Do not breed to photos of stud dogs. Repeat the breeding at least one more time. Sometimes, the second time around will produce qualities lacking in the first attempt.

Question #8: As a judge, what is the most common fault you see in the Dachshund breed?

CAB: As a judge, I think dogs who finished their championship by the “Grace of God” are now in the specials class and should not be. We have lost a strong under jaw; we now have flat back with no raise over the loin. We now have fronts that are set too far forward and lacking upper arm. Our breed was meant to be gaited at a proper pace, not raced around the ring as so many are these days. There is nothing more unsightly than a short-legged Dachshund moving at a pace it cannot manage - legs going in all directions.

Question #9: What concerns do you have about the future of the Dachshund breed?

CAB: Our concerns lie with smooths and longs. There has been remarkable improvement in miniatures in all 3 coats. Standard wires are much improved and much better now. For the most part, smooths, with a few exceptions, have taken a few steps backward. Longs essentially have remained the same. I think they could be a little smaller and shown with less coat, which masks breed type. Not a pretty look in my opinion. Proper grooming is important.

Question #10: If you could change anything in the Dachshund world, what would it be?

BOTH: The newcomer with a few wins under their belt becomes an instant expert. In addition, that new exhibitor should stay around and watch the entire Dachshund judging instead of packing up and leaving after they have shown. Maybe even stay to watch groups and Best in Show. Spend time talking to other breeders as well as breeders of other breeds. Make new acquaintances and develop new friendships. This is how you learn and grow in the sport, by expanding your horizons.

Question #11: Do you have a fond memory you or John can share from your time in the Dachshund world?

BOTH: The first time we laid eyes on a 7-month-old cherry red smooth puppy that we later named Farmeadow Light Up the Sky.

CAB: The DCA (1975) when our smooth Dachshund “Light Up The Sky” won his third consecutive Best of Variety and was promptly retired. The honor of being elected DCA delegate to the American Kennel Club and when l stepped down after 13 years, I received a huge standing ovation by the membership at the DCA Annual Meeting for my thirty years of service to the club and fancy... that was quite an emotional moment for me.

JRH: At one of the associated shows with DCA, Judge Tommie Steward (a prominent wire breeder judge), in her final cut for Best of Variety, pulled out CH Barhar Pickwick, CH Barhar Minnie’s Boy W, CH Barhar Dulcinea, CH Barhar New Girl in Town and CH Barhar Gingerbread Lady from a huge class of specials. All litter mates.

BOTH: The Barhar Boys, Minnie’s Boy, Pippin and Light Up the Sky winning the DCA three years in a row...never done before.

Question #12: Today and in the past, what activities have you and your dogs been involved in, besides the show ring?

BOTH; All our activities and efforts revolved around Dachshund conformation, with no apology for that. We also devoted a great deal of time to our All Breed Club, Knickerbocker, trying to make it a special annual event where people would come and enjoy themselves and return the following year with new friends. I think we succeeded in this area.

Question #1 3: What Dachshunds do you have now at home with you and John?

BOTH: ln 1995, when our last Dachshund, Minnie’s Boy W, at 18 years of age, passed away, we moved into a condo on Central Park West, living on the 20th floor with no dogs.

Question #14. Any future plans or changes foreseen in your Dachshund involvement?

CAB: Now that I am only accepting one or two judging assignments a year John and I have now become “Travel Junkies’, experiencing what the world outside has to offer - people, places, things. Try it sometime. We recently judged a show in China and are planning another one soon.

Question #15: What did you get out of being so active within the Dachshund world and organizations?

ANSWER: What the two of us owe to our breed cannot be measured. It has given us a great deal of fun and satisfaction. So many life-long friendships, as well as so many wonderful invitations to judge dogs in foreign countries, like Japan, China, Australia, England, and Canada; establishing friendships and being able to see other examples of the breed in foreign countries, many with ties to our blood lines.

A little something to remember from Charles: “Every dog is different.They need to be groomed differently, handled and shown differently, and a close rapport developed with each to get the most out of the partnership in the ring.”

“We cannot close any interview about Dachshunds without expressing our gratitude to Peggy Westphal, Mary Howell, Bobby Fowler and Pat Kemper for their advice, guidance, and their friendship over the years.”

“Thank you Doxie Digest for the opportunity to participate in this interview and to you, the readers, who are reading about these two lucky guys.”!

(The article was originally published in the discontinued “Doxie Digest” in 2013.)

Charles with CH Farmeadow Light Up the Sky

CHIC #167776

At the All Hound show of Bellingham Bing wins BOV and goes on to win an Owner Handler Group 2 and then wins a Group 4 in the Hound Group under breeder judges Janet and Robert Schwalbe. Thank you for your wonderful comments on him.

At the All Hound show of Bellingham Bing wins BOV and goes on to win an Owner Handler Group 2 and then wins a Group 4 in the Hound Group under breeder judges Janet and Robert Schwalbe. Thank you for your wonderful comments on him.

Bing won Absolute at the Willamette Valley Dachshund Club field trial. Thank you to all the hard working clubs, members and judges at these events.

Bing won Absolute at the Willamette Valley Dachshund Club field trial. Thank you to all the hard working clubs, members and judges at these events.

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Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis & Kyle Wallis Royalaire

Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis & Kyle Wallis Royalaire

We are proud to announce Evee is now a Dual Champion at 12.5 years old she had as many as eight 2nd places needing that elusive 1st place. She got that 1st place under Jerry and Pat Price and finished with almost 70 points which is nearly unheard of on the west coast!

She came out this fall for field trials and surprised us by getting her 1st place in a large competitive class. She finished the field trial season with several placements and is well on her way to her FCH. She has also has been active in Earthdog getting one Novice Leg, Farm dog, and will be back in the show ring this fall.

She came out this fall for field trials and surprised us by getting her 1st place in a large competitive class. She finished the field trial season with several placements and is well on her way to her FCH. She has also has been active in Earthdog getting one Novice Leg, Farm dog, and will be back in the show ring this fall.

TRIPLE CHAMPION WIGEON!

by owner/handler Leslie Keys

Little did I know when I got my first dachshund just what I was bringing home. At first, it never occurred to me to do much of anything but very basic house manners and socialization. I had never had a little dog and Wigeon was about to change that misconception. His first adventure into the real world was coming along with me to a fairly large outdoor show where I was competing in Rally with my ancient golden retriever. While wandering around the grounds a total stranger came up to me and asked me about Wigeon’s pedigree. When I wasn’t sure, he answered his own question, told me he owned the sire, a dog named Wee Mr Red Thorn, introduced himself as Guy Jeavons and urged me to plan on showing Wigeon. He gave me his contact information and an offer to answer any questions or guidance I might need to finish him. Wow! I had no idea. I knew about conformation, having worked in two kennels that bred conformation dogs and even assisting in grooming and showing, but that was years ago. I knew nothing about showing dachshunds. I added conformation classes to our classes. A month or so later on a whim, I entered him in a puppy match at Ann Arbor Kennel Club and much to my surprise, he won Best Puppy in Show! I took him to his first real show and he earned his first point. It was a small entry but even so, I was so nervous I could hardly think and decided I needed to enlist the help of someone who could keep their head when the competition got tougher. I contacted an acquaintance, Lori Sargent,a professional handler, in hopes that she could take him on a day by day basis. They met, hit it off together, and the rest is history. He got his conformation champion title in fairly short order.

While Wigeon was earning his conformation title with Lori, he was also involved with a couple more things I thought he might enjoy, barn hunt being one of them. While at a barn hunt trial we met another person with a dachshund named Ripley, owned by Linda Alkema. She gave us a few pointers for dachshunds doing barn hunt, took her turn at that show, gave us a bottle of water and left. We saw her often at shows after that and got to be pretty good friends. One day she told me about having just returned from some place called Roscoe where Ripley and her other dog, Snoopy had been at a series of field trial. Ripley had gotten something called absolute. I had no idea what that was but Linda explained it all to me and encouraged me to try it the next time I had a chance. We took her advice. Wigeon loved it. He loved it so much that he took off on his own hunt and it took the entire field of participants 45 minutes to finally catch him. He was better the next time, and placed twice, but still had to be hunted down for far too long. The following year he placed again and pulled the same stunts but was getting much better at circling back. I knew he was getting close to his champion title but I did not realize until the next day that he had earned it the day before. The points rack up fast when you only show at the National. He was now a Dual Champion.

Because I run agility with a springer spaniel and a border collie, and a smooth collie, it was only natural when Lorie Marlow, with her 4 long-haired dachshund urged me to try with Wigeon, I said “Sure, why not?” Wigeon was still just a puppy then so we started foundation training with lots of restrictions; no bars, no contacts, no weaves, just partnership skills, sends, and communication until he was over a year. He learned much faster than my other dogs had. Not a big surprise since he was the 4th dog I had trained. He earned his novice and open titles in 6 shows. After that, things slowed down a bit. He was still young and we both had a lot

more to learn as a team. My other dogs aged out and retired after earning their excellent titles but Wigeon was still young and I was training a new dachshund, Velvet, from a friend, Robin LaFrance. It just seemed silly not to continue running Wigeon as well as Velvet. The master legs were accumulating and so were the Double Q’s.

Wigeon qualified for the AKC agility Invitational down in Florida. We had accepted, arranged our transportation and housing when disaster struck! Wigeon and Castle the collie were running the fence line as some passers-by teased them from the sidewalk. Somehow Wigeon was trampled and injured his neck. The trip was canceled, surgery was done, hopes and dreams smashed. I was told when the neurologist came out that everything looked good and my boy would live a normal life; wear a harness, keep him fit. When I explained about agility he strongly discouraged it. So we went home. I followed orders, did his exercises, kept him fit. He was leading a life but he cried when I left him behind to go to agility trials, and moped when we returned.

Almost two years later I took him back to the neurologist with the request for a re-evaluation. Wigeon got a full and thorough exam and the doctor could find nothing wrong. He told me if Wigeon were his dog he would not want to keep him from enjoying his passion, BUT, he would allow it only in extreme moderation. I could not return to our former pace but I could run him once or twice a month. That’s what we did. Wigeon ran one day once or twice a month, and earned his last 4 double Q’s for his Agility MACH title, making him a TRIPLE CHAMPION.

I would not, could not, have ever gotten all this without the help of so many friends, instructors, total strangers, well-wishers, and even a few people that thought I shouldn’t even be trying (because dachshunds are so delicate and must be set upon a cushion for their entire lives and I wanted to prove how wrong they were.) !

In Ohio!

By Debby Krieg

We had a great time today at the AKC Meet the Breeds. Special thanks to CODC members; David Alan Temple, Cindy Niles, John Niles, Jennifer Fry, Anne Fons and Shelly Baldwin, and Friends of CODC, Selena Nicole Howard and Sophia Pierce for bringing their lovely Dachshunds and representing our breed so well - nothing but wagging tails all day.

If you have a chance to participate in a MTB event in your area, we highly recommend it!

Bay Colony Dachshund Club

4/30/2022

Total Number of Starters: 54

OAAD Starters: 7

Judges: Sherry Ruggieri, Debra Rowe

1st Rilke von Lowenherz

Laurel Whistanc-Smith

2nd Shadach’s My Three Sons Jazper Kim Drake

3rd Witheld 4th Witheld NBQ CH Apple Hills Heart of M’Heart Carrie Hamilton

OAAB Starters: 10

Judges: Alice Moyer, Shawn Nies

1st Shadach’s Golden Girl Blanche ML Diane Sennett

2nd Invictus Jozy Quervo JE Michael Huster

3rd TownFarm Mama Said You Better Shop Around Michael J. Pitisci

4th Deb-N-Air Tiz the Law MW Debra Rowe & Ike Rowe

NBQ Shadach’s v Jewel’s Tanzenite ML Monica A Galley & Diane Sennett

Field Champion Dog Starters: 12

Judges: Dennis Palko, Gordon Steuber

1st FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML

Deb Etzweiler & Ike Rowe

2nd FC Diddydox Mr Big Lights Up the Sky v Hoppledachs

Heide Myers & Pamala Hopkins

3rd DC Doxwood’s Perfect Performance MS

John Merriman

4th FC Tucker’s Infinite Possibilities Stacy Barton & Megan Bonus

NBQ GCH DC Old Hanover’s Harlequin Court Jester ML Kate Black, Linda Beamer & Karen Scheiner

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 25

Judges: D.W. Kerr JR, Ike Rowe

1st GCH DC TownFarm a Splash of Water JE

Michael J Pitisci

2nd FC Keeva a Keleti Tuz JE

Sherry L. Ruggieri

3rd FC Diddydox a Beautiful July Morning v Hoppledachs

Heidi Meyers & Pamala Hopkins

4th FC Sylvan von Lowenherz SE

Laurel Whistance-Smith

NBQ FC Lykke von Lowenherz CDX SE Laurel Whistance-Smith

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion, & Absolute: Dennis Palko, Alice Moyer

Best Open & Absolute Rilke von Lowenherz

Best Field Champion FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML

Albany Capital District Dachshund Club 9/17/2022

Total Number of Starters: 59

OAAD Starters: 12

Judges: M. Galley, C. Hamilton

1st Willow Springs Ev-Ry Sly

Anne Rosenberg

2nd Waldhundl con Lowenherz

Gail Binder

3rd Rilke vom Lowenherz

L. Whistance-Smith

4th Jalyse’s Brett

Jamie Sexton

NBQ Shadach’s My Three Sons

Jazper

Diane Sennett

OAAB Starters: 13

Judges: J. Sexton, S. Ruggieri

1st Shay von Moritz

Teddy Moritz

2nd Diddydox the Bright Morning Star v AppleHill H. Meyers & P. Hopkins

3rd Willow Springs Island Breeze

Anne Rosenberg

4th Raynards Salix Brooke

T. Kawani & R. Reynolds

NBQ RHills Stealing Some Sneaks

Corey Brady

Field Champion Dog Starters: 33

Judges: T. Kawami, D. Pelko

1st Harley Hooper vom Bienenwald

Christina Loew

2nd Diddydox Mr Big Lights up the Sky v Hoppledachs Heidi Meyers

3rd Tucker’s Infinate Possibilities S. Barton & M. Bonus

4th Treasure Trove Stealin Ice Kisses

Corey Brady

NBQ Kivaar a Keleti Tuz Sherry Ruggieri

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 20 Judges: J. Merriman, D. Rowe

1st Jalyse’s Fire on the Train

Jamie Sexton

2nd Uschi von Lowenherz

L. Whistance-Smith

3rd Fanika od Vevody Huberta Christina Loew

4th Lorica’s Kismet Sparks P. & M. Mechler

NBQ Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound Jamie Sexton

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: D. Rowe, C. Hamilton Best Open & Absolute Shay von Moritz

Best Field Champion

Jalyse’s Fire on the Train

Albany Capital District Dachshund Club 9/18/2022

Total Number of Starters: 50

OAAD Starters: 8 Judges: Diane Sennett, Sherry Ruggieri

1st Ruff Dachs Oberon

Karl & Jonell Frantz

2nd Lorica’s Escamillo

Pam & Mark Mechler

3rd Rilke von Lowenherz L. Whistance-Smith

4th Willow Springs Ev-Ry Sly Fox

Anne Rosenberg

NBQ Jalyse’s Brett Jamie Sexton

OAAB Starters: 12

Judges: John Merriman, David Kerr

1st Shay von Moritz

Teddy Moritz

2nd Willow Springs Island Breeze

Anne Rosenberg

3rd Diddydox the Bright Morning Star

Heidi Meyers

4th Jalyse’s Sweet Potato Pie

Jamie Sexton

NBQ Wendy York

Field Champions Combined Starters: Judges: C. Hamilton-Lukow, T. Kawami

1st FC Lykke Von Lowenherz L. Whistance-Smith

2nd FC Jalyse's Mink V. Wilderness Run ML BCAT J. Sexton

3rd DC Jalyse's Hampshire Hound ML OA OAJ OF JE BCAT CGC J. Sexton

4th GCHB DC Lorica’s Tarlyn Set The Fire MW CD BN RA FDC JE BCAT CGCA TKN J. Campbell, L. Campbell

Central Ohio

Dachshund Club

9/23/2022

Total Number of Starters: 106

OAAD Starters: 25

Judges: Kathleen Johnson, Michael Pitisci

1st Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked von Stutts

Jennifer Watson

2nd Hunu Bring A Bigger Hammer

Catherine Thompson

3rd OC’s To The Moon And Back MS Michael & Kim Huster

4th Short Shadows Dollidachs Veni Vidi Vici

Carolyn Lewis & Holly Vanderheiden

NBQ Wilderness Runs Remington Courtney Daniels

OAAB Starters: 35

Judges: Sherry Ruggieri, Carolyn Lewis

1st GCHS Heritage P51 Mustang Sally FDC

Laura Potash

2nd Rufa Dachs Liberty Born On The Fourth Of July Karl & Jonell Frantz

3rd Maya Von Gramlich Dennis Frantz

4th Tournesol Rouge V Dorndorf Julie & Christian Stock

NBQ TownFarm Just Talking Shop Michael Pitisci

Field Champion Dog Starters: 24

Judges: Wendy Snyder, Laura Potash

1st FC Kivaar A Keleti Tuz JE CGC Sherry Ruggieri

2nd GCHB DC Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man

Kathleen Johnson

3rd DC Serenity’s Jingle Bell Rock Kathleen Newman

Photo by Kelly McDuff

4th FC Backwoods Silasnce In The Cypress Tree

Jessica Manley

NBQ GCH DC Doxwoods Perfect Performance John Merriman

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 22

Susan Jill Chidlow Keim, John Merriman

1st FC Uschi Von Lowenherz L. Whistance-Smith

2nd FC Trakehndachs Ms Wild Ride Joanne Fagervick

3rd FC Keeva A Keleti Tuz Sherry Ruggieri

4th DC Hoppeldachs Eufaula V Sho Me ML JE RN CGC VC Pamela Hopkins & Pam Wells

NBQ DC TownFarm Mama Said You Better Shop Around Michael Pitisci

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Wendy Snyder, Michael Pitisci

Best Open Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked Von Stutts

Best Field Champion & Absolute FC Uschi Von Lowenhertz

Central Ohio Dachshund Club 9/24/2022

Total Number of Starters: 118

OAAD Starters: 24

Judges: Wendy Snyder, Heidi Meyers

1st Rufa Dachs Oberon

Karl & Jonell Frantz

2nd Dackeldorf Frontier Whiskey SL Julie Stock

3rd CH Stardust UMakeMi Dreams SL BCAT SWN CGCA CGCU

Nancy Yeoman, Mary Kendall

4th Hunu Bring A Bigger Hammer Catherine Thompson

NBQ Wilderness Runs Remington Courtney Daniels

OAAB Starters: 33

Judges: Kathleen Johnson, Robin LaFrance

1st Jalyse’s Must Be Worth A Trillion Bucks

Jamie Sexton

2nd TownFarm Just Talking Shop Michael Pitisci

3rd CH Leoralees Flirtin With Disaster ML

Valerie Higginbotham, Marietta Singleton

4th Rufa Dachs Liberty Born On The Fourth Of July Karl & Jonell Frantz

NBQ Hoppeldachs Pretty Woman Pamela Hopkins

Field Champion Dog Starters: 27

Judges: Susan Jill Chidlow Keim, Michael Pitisci

1st FC Kolja A Keleti Tuz Laura Isaacson

2nd GCHB DC Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man

Kathleen Johnson

3rd DC Serenity’s Jingle Bell Rock

Kathleen Newman

4th FC Seve Vom Nordlicht

Debbie Senkbeil, Laura Rutherford

NBQ FC Backwoods Silasnce In The Cypress Tree

Jessica Manley

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 34

Judges: Carolyn Lewis & Laura Potash

1st FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledachs CA

Heidi Meyers, Pamela Hopkins

2nd FC Jalyses Proof Positive @Wilderness Run Susan Jill Childow Keim

3rd FC Keeva A Keleti Tuz Sherry Ruggieri

4th Withheld NBQ DC TownFarm Mama Said You Better Shop Around Michael Pitisci

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Kathleen Johnson & Carolyn Lewis Best Open

Jalyse’s Must Be Worth A Trillon Bucks

Best Field Champion & Absolute FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledachs CA

The Dachshund Club of New Jersey 9/24/2022

Total Number of Starters: 32

OAAD Starters: 13

Judges: Connie Fisher, Monica Galley

1st Willow Springs Ev-Ry Sly Fox

Anne Rosenberg

2nd Old Hanover’s Chasin’ Shadach ML Diane W. Sennett & Linda Beamer

3rd Lorica’s Merry Adventure BN RI CGC TKN

Jessica Gagliardi & Jessica & Lorne Campbell

4th Old Hanover Shadach’s Little Red One

Kim Drake

NBQ VHH Tell Me Without Telling Me You Are Otto Trevor & Kim Drake

OAAB Starters: 9

Judges: Alice Moyer, Paul Martin

1st Shadach’s V Jewel’s Tanzenite ML Monica A Galley & Diane Sennett

2nd Shay von Moritz ML Thedora Moritz

3rd Withheld

4th Withheld

NBQ Willow Springs Island Breeze Anne Rosenberg

Field Champions Combined Starters: 10

Judges: Carrie Hamilton, Diane Sennett

1st FC Hoppledach’s Jewel American Ruby

Monica Galley

2nd FC Rose Gate Basil

John Simon

3rd DC Rose Gate Betty Boop v Stardox TKN FDC CGC RE Penelope Neil, Lorraine & David Simmons

4th DC Briardach’s Heartbreaker Monika D. Martin & Paul M. Martin

NBQ DC Briardach’s Lucky Guess Monika D. Martin & Paul M. Martin

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Carrie Hamilton, Phyllis Meseroll Best Open

Willow Springs Ev-Ry Sly Fox Absolute FC Hoppledach’s Jewel American Ruby

Greater Portland Dachshund Club 9/24/2022

Total Number of Starters: 26

OAAD Starters: 11 Judges: Hartmut Karl, Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis

1st Wunderdackel’s Sirius Excel Alex Krob

2nd CH Stoneriver Creamridge’s Straight To The Top MLC JE Lana Kovarik

3rd Guinness Harper FDC ME Kim White

4th MT Jasper Park Express Allison Wilsey & Gavin Lorenzen NBQ Moritz XXVI Uta & Columbus Smith

OAAB Starters: 6 Judges: Gerald Price, Patricia Price

1st CH Solo’s Obvious Choice SL FDC CGC TKN

Jordin Misfelt-Wallis & Kim Vidrine & Amber Leonard

2nd Goodwood’s Yuffie Blue Diamond Ninja Seth Clark

3rd Vonbork’s Bada SS Herbert Krob

4th GCH CH Jaegerhof’s Timeless SL Lana Kovarik

NBQ Hundeleben Watermelon Sugar High SL

Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis & Kyle Wallis

Field Champion Combined Starters: 9 Judges: Kim White, Laura Stutts

1st Stella Goodwood Dachshunds Don Pyle

2nd GCH DC Royalaire’s I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas TKN FDC JE

Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis & Kyle Wallis & Julie Nielsen

3rd Best I Ya Khadar

Herbert Alexander Krob & Claire Mancha

4th Rommi Von Der Suthen Beek Hartmut Karl

NBQ FC Dharmadachs City Of San Francisco SW TDX Leslie Savoye & Colton Meyer & Curtis Savoye

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Gerald & Patricia Price Best Open

CH Solo’s Obvious Choice SL FDC CGC TKN

Absolute Stella Goodwood Dachshunds

Central Ohio Dachshund Club 9/25/2022

Total Number of Starters: 79

OAAD Starters: 14

Judges: Sherry Ruggieri, Carolyn Lewis

1st Jalayse’s Tennessee Firehawk SL Jamie Sexton

2nd Dackeldorf Frontier Whiskey SL Julie Stock

3rd Wilderness Run’s Just Harry Kevin Stohler

4th GCH OC’s Independent Flame Rebecca Armstrong & Robin LaFrance

NBQ Wilderness Runs Remington Courtney Daniels

OAAB Starters: 25

Judges: Michael Pitisci, Heidi Meyers

1st Rufa Dachs Liberty Born On The Fourth Of July Karl & Jonell Frantz

2nd CH Walmar-Solo’s XOXO SL Jennifer Fry

3rd Dackeldorf Angel’s Envy SL Julie Stock

4th Hollyridges I’m All In V Leoralees Valerie & Edward Higginbotham

NBQ Jalyse’s Must Be Worth A Trillion Bucks ML Jamie Sexton

Field Champion Dog Starters: 17

Judges: Robin LaFrance, Wendy Snyder

1st FC Seve Vom Nordlicht Debbie Senkbeil, Laurie Rutherford

2nd GCHB DC Short Shadows All Of Me Riverwood

Carolyn Lewis, Christopher Casoria

3rd FC Kolja A Keleti Tuz Lori Isaacson

4th GCHB DC Solo’s Luciano King Of The High C’s FCAT2

Jennifer Fry

NBQ FC Keszito A Kedeliti Tuz CGC BCAT Sherry Ruggieri

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 23

Judges: Susan Jill Chidlow Keim, Kathy Johnson

1st FC Trakehndachs Ms Wild Ride Joanna Fagervik

Field Trial Results

2nd DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML

Jamie Sexton

3rd FC Eternal’s She’s On Fire MW

Stacey Sullivan, Stuart Millsaps

4th DC TownFarm Make Mine With A Splash

Michael Pitisci

NBQ FC Trakehndachs Ms Precious Bunny Joanne Fagervick

Absolute

Dachshund Association of Long Island 10/2/2022

Total Number of Starters: 32

OAAD Starters: 8

Judges: Teddy Moritz, Michael Pitisci

1st Briardach’s Main Sqeeze at Midnight Karen Jones & Paul Martin & Monika Martin

2nd Hollyridge’s I Beat the Dealer V Leoralees MLD Tonya Shaw

3rd CH Duchwood’s Cendrick MS Sandra Russell

4th Trakehndachs Brewhaha for Sunrise - XO Joanne Fagervik

NBQ BC’s My-T Le Fat Albert MWB SEN SBN TKN RATO Virginia, Cynthia Scott

OAAB Starters: 39

Judges: Sherry Ruggieri, Becky McLusky

1st KFW Tourmaline in the Sky with

Diamonds ML TKN Michelle Kutzler

2nd Short Shadows Dollidach Veni Vidi Vici SW CA BCAT

Carolyn Lewis, Dianne Kostic

3rd Newberry’s Don’t Stimie Me MS Cheryl Newberry, Brenda Zook

4th BC’s My-T Rock N’ Masked Bandit MW

Virginia, Cynthia Scott

NBQ CH Stardust Swinging On A Star RN

Marion G. Fenlon, Anne M. Schmidt

Greater

Portland Dachshund Club 9/25/2022

Total Number of Starters: 19

OAAD Starters: 6

Judges: Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis, Bruce Ingalls

1st Guinness Harper ME FDC Kim White

2nd Lea’s Wish Upon A Star MW Kathleen D. Schooler

3rd CH Shadow Ridge’s Outlaw Johnny Ringo

Ronald Yann & Marleen Yann, Patricia Madsen

4th CH Stoneriver Creamridge’s Straight To The Top MLC JE

Lana Kovarik

NBQ MT Jasper Park Express Allison Wilsey & Gavin Lorenzen

OAAB Starters: 6

Judges: Gerald Price, Patricia Price

1st GCH CH Jaegerhof’s Timeless SL Lana Kovarik

2nd Hundeleben Watermelon Sugar High SL

Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis & Kyle Wallis

3rd Valiant Koa@Royalaire NE Kim White

4th GCH Dharmadach’s Stonebay Ann Arbor RR Fireball SW

Leslie Savoye & Colton Meyer

NBQ Valiant Lilikoi@Royalaire Kim White

Field Champion Combined Starters: 7

Judges: Laura Stutts, Ron Yann

1st FC Amelia Vom Heidesand

Hartmut Karl

2nd Stella Goodwood Dachshunds Don Pyle

3rd FC Dharmadach City of San Francisco TDX

Leslie Savoye, Curtis Savoye & Colton Meyer

4th GCH CH Royalaire’s I’m Dreaming

Of A White Christmas TKN FDC JE

Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis, Kyle Wallis & Julie Nielsen

NBQ GCH DC Kotate Hills Downtown

Brown V Edelweiss JE

Patricia Price & Gerald Price & B. Cox

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Patricia & Gerald Price

Best Open

GCH CH Jaegerhof’s Timeless SL

2nd Creekwood La Benjji of the Backwoods

Zofia Wrona

3rd Rilke von Lowenherz L. Whistance-Smith

4th CH Our Gang’s Do The Boogie Woogie ML, CGC, TKN, RN, RI Penelope E. Neil, Nancy Z. Prouty

NBQ Leoralees Deb-N-Air Cisco Kid MS Debra & Albert Rowe, Marietta Singleton

OAAB Starters: 6

Judges: Sherry Ruggieri, Karen Jones

1st TownFarm Just Talking Shop Michael J. Pitisci

2nd Deb-N-Air I’ll Have Another CGC Debra & Albert Rowe

3rd Withheld

4th Withheld

NBQ Reynard’s Salix Brooke, BN, RE, TKI, SE, CGC

Trudy Kawami

Field Champion Combined Starters: 18

Judges: Debra Rowe, Albert I. Rowe

1st FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS, NA, NAJ, OF EE3

Alice Carter

2nd FC Sylvan von Lowenherz, ME L. Whistance-Smith

3rd FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya, ROMX, CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri

4th FC Bridger von Jagerhugel Willette Brown

NBQ FC Kivaar a Keleti Tuz, JE, CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Teddy Moritz, Sherry Ruggieri

Best Open TownFarm Just Talking Shop

Absolute FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS NA NAJ OF ME EE3

Badger Dachshund Club 10/7/2022

Total Number of Starters: 108

OAAD Starters: 28

Judges: Jim Gerard, Rick Schwarz

1st Truth Be Told V Ruger-Dynadaux, Truman, Tosha Cox, Dawn Watters

1st Dachshund Downs Frantic Frannie Fay MSD Brenda Zook

2nd Obsessions Last Call SL Deneice L. Van Hook DVM

3rd Hoppledach’s Pretty Woman Pamela J. Hopkins

4th GCH Hidden Cedars My Li’l Bodyguard V Grig MS Elaine Hanson, Noelle Hanson & Gloria La Tour

NBQ Felice OC’s This is Your Song Debbie Feliciano

Field Champion Dog Starters: 22

Judges: Denny Van Hook, Wendy Nugent

1st DC Indiana Jones aus der Wutzelgrube CDX BN RI TDX NA NAJ ME BCAT DJ CGC TKA Shawn Nies

2nd FC Kivaar a Keleti Tuz JE CGC Sherry Ruggieri

3rd GCHB DC Short Shadows All of Me Riverwood SW BCAT CA CGC Carolyn A. Lewis, Christopher Casoria

4th FC Laci’s Very Special Agent MW RI JE SBA SCA SWN CGC TKN Patricia Debarros-Kari, Cindi Todd NBQ DC Cedere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW JE SCN SIN RATS CGC Charles H. Snider

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 29 Sandy Russell, Christine Kim 1st FC Hoppledach’s A Year Without Rain Pamela Hopkins

2nd FC Trakehndachs MS Precious Bunny

Joanne Fagervik

3rd FC Stadust Amberlicht Liesel Von Lutz RE CA SWN RATN DJ DN CGC TKA CD-V VC Wendolyn Tetlow

4th FC Kenzie a Keleti Tuz Rick Schwarz

NBQ FC Trakehndachs MS Wild Ride Joanne Fagervik

Badger Dachshund Club 10/8/2022

Total Number of Starters: 84

OAAD Starters: 20

Judges: Dawn Rene Watters, Robin La France

OAAB Starters: 32

Judges: Shawn Nies, Kathy Johnson 1st Withheld

2nd Withheld

3rd GCH Hidden Cedars My Lil Bodyguard V Grig MS

Elaine Hanson, Noelle Hanson & Gloria La Tour

4th CH Stardust Peppermint Von Skaer

Pamela Voelz, Anne M. Schmidt & Barb Skaer

NBQ Tea Time V Ruger-Dynadaux Shawn Lightfoot, Dawn Watters

Field Champion Dog Starters: 17

Judges: Rick Schwarz, Wendy Nugent

1st DC Indiana Jones aus der Wutzelgrube CDX BN RI TDX NA NAJ ME BCAT DJ CGC TKA

Shawn Nies

2nd FC Kivaar a Keleti Tuz JE CGC Sherry Ruggieri

3rd DC Kleine Rhinestone Im Mondlicht RN FDC JE CA DCAT CGC TKN ATT RATO

Michelle Kutzler

4th FC Keszito a Keleti Tuz CGC BCAT Sherry Ruggieri

NBQ DC Long Pine’s Ruff N Ready MW CD BN RE OAP OJP NFP ME EE CGC SWE SCM SHDN

Sally Miller

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 15

Judges: Carolyn Lewis, Kate Snider

1st FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husiniya CGC ROMX

Sherry L. Ruggieri

2nd FC Trakehndachs MS Precious Bunny

Joanne Fagervik

3rd FC KFW Aquamarine in the Sky with Diamonds ML JE TKN FDC ATT Michelle Kutzler

4th Hoppledach’s A Year Without Rain Pamela Hopkins

NBQ FC Trakehndachs MS Wild Ride Joanne Fagervik

Laurel Highlands Dachshund Club of PA 10/13/2022

Total Number of Starters: 49

Breeders: Marianne McCullough, Breeder of Merit Gold and Molly & Dirk Howell Owners: Diane Kulesa and Marianne McCullough Presented by: Marietta Singleton Coconut Creek, Florida • Marianne McCullough • Kenmarhounds@gmail.com

Field Trial Results

OAAD Starters: 8

Judges: Dave Kerr, Diane Sennett

1st Wilderness Run’s Remington ML Courtney Daniels

2nd Wilderness Run’s Captain Charlie ML

Michael Landers

3rd Leoralees Deb-N-Air Cisco Kid MS Debra Rowe & Albert Rowe, Marietta Singleton

4th CH Loricas Merry Adventure CD

BN RE FDC AXP MJP MFP T2BP

SE CA DCAT SIN DDB CGCA CGC U TKE ATT VHMA

Jessica Gagliardi, Jessica Campbell & Lorne Campbell

NBQ Rilke von Lowenherz

L. Whistance Smith

OAAB Starters: 15

Judges: Denny Palko, Stacey Sullivan

1st Wilderness Run’s Intelligent Design ML

Jill Chidlow Keim

2nd Miniature Dreams Dreamin of Magnolia ML Barbara Sharrah

3rd Deb-N-Air I’ll Have Another CGC Debra Rowe

4th Princess Ellaria of Dogwood Acres Barbara Sharrah

NBQ Reynards Midnight Sun at Lorica Jessica Gagliardi, Jessica Campbell

Field Champion Dogs Starters: 9

Judges: Monica Galley, John Merriman

1st DC Shadach’s Droughtlander Murtagh ML BCAT

Diane W. Sennett

2nd FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML RI

FDC CA BCAT CGCA TKN ATT Debra & Ike Rowe

3rd FC Tucker’s Infinite Possibilities JE DCAT RATO TKA

Stacy Barton, Megan Bomus

4th FC Backwoods Silasnce In The Cypress Trees

Jessica Manley

FC GCH DC Red’s Jim Beam MS CA TKN

Rita Kepner

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 17

Judges: Dave Kerr, Wendy York

1st FC Sws Cherry Blossoms In Tokyo

JE DCAT RATO TKP

Stacy Barton

2nd FC Duchwood’s Waiting For A Girl

Like You MS

Alice Carter

3rd FC Jalyses Proof Positive @ Wilderness Run HH ROMO

Jill Chidlow Keim

4th FC Loricas Kismet Sparks the Fire

MW RI JE FCAT CGCA TKI

Pam & Mark Melcher

NBQ GCHB DC Doxwood’s Leading Lady MW RN CGC TKN

John Merriman

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion

& Absolute: Dave Kerr, Wendy York

Best Open:

Wilderness Run’s Intelligent Design ML

Best Field Champion & Absolute

FC Sws Cherry Blossoms In Tokyo

JE DCAT RATO TKP

Laurel Highlands Dachshund Club of PA 10/14/2022

Total Number of Starters: 61

OAAD Starters: 11

Judges: Heidi Meyers, John Merriman

1st Wilderness Run’s Captain Charlie ML

Mike and Chris Landers

2nd Rilke von Lowenherz

L. Whistance Smith

3rd CH Loricas Merry Adventure CD

BN RE FDC AXP MJP MFP T2BP

SE CA DCAT SCN SIN DDB CGCA

CGCU TKE ATT VHMA

Jessica Gagliardi, Jessica Campbell & Lorne Campbell

4th Wilderness Run’s Remington ML

Courtney Daniels

NBQ OC’s To the Moon and Back MS Michael & Kim Huster, Robin LaFrance

OAAB Starters: 16

Judges: Denny Palko, Jamie Sexton

1st Wilderness Run’s Intelligent Design ML

Jill Chidlow Keim

2nd Miniature Dreams Dreamin’ of Magnolia ML

Barbara Sharrah

3rd Diddydox The Bright Morning Star V Apple Hill MS

Heidi Meyers, Pamala Hopkins

4th Willow Springs Island Breeze Anne Rosenberg

NBQ Deb-N-Air Winning Colors

Debra Rowe

Field Champion Dogs Starters: 12

Judges: Stacey Sullivan, Wendy York

1st FC Red’s Jack Daniels MS CA

Rita Kepner

2nd FC Harley Hooper vom Bienwald SCN Christina Loew

3rd FC Jalyses Home Run ML Jamie Sexton

4th FC Backwoods Silasnce In The Cypress Trees

Jessica Manley

NBQ GCH DC Doxwood’s Perfect Performance MS RN JE CGC TKN

John Merriman

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 22

Monica Galley, Dave Kerr

1st FC Eternal’s She’s on Fire MW MHH

Stacey Sullivan

2nd FC Uschi von Lowenherz JE L. Whistance Smith

3rd FC Sylvan von Lowenherz ME

L. Whistance Smith

4th FC Sws Cherry Blossoms In Tokyo, JE DCAT RATO TKP

Stacy Barton

NBQ FC Fanika od Vevody Huberta Christina Loew

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion

& Absolute: Monica Galley, Jamie Sexton

Best Open Withheld

Best Field Champion FC Eternal’s She’s on Fire MW MHH

Absolute Withheld

Laurel Highlands Dachshund Club of PA 10/15/2022

Total Number of Starters: 68

OAAD Starters: 14

Judges: Jamie Sexton, Stacey Sullivan

1st Wilderness Run’s Roger That ML Rebecca A. & Jeffrey N. Elliott

2nd Rilke von Lowenherz L. Whistance Smith

3rd Wilderness Run’s Ozark ML Courtney Daniels

4th OC’s To the Moon and Back MS Michael and Kim Huster, Robin LaFrance

NBQ Wilderness Run’s Remington ML Courtney Daniels

OAAB Starters: 21 Judges: Dave Kerr, Heidi Meyers

1st Deb-N-Air Winning Colors Debra Rowe

2nd Railway & Laurelrocks Psalms of Praise MW CA

Jennifer Hartman

3rd Miniature Dreams Dreamin of Magnolia ML Barbara Sharrah

4th Invectus Jozy Quervo JE Michael & Kim Huster NBQ Wilderness Run’s Intelligent Design ML

Jill Chidlow Keim

Field Champion Dog Starters: 11 Judges: Ike Rowe, Diane Sennett

1st GCH DC Red’s Jim Beam MS CA TKN

Rita Kepner

2nd DC Serenity’s Jingle Bell Rock CGC Kathleen Newman, James Yahner

3rd FC Red’s Jack Daniels MS CA

Rita Kepner

4th GCH DC Doxwood’s Perfect Performance MS RN JE CGC TKN

John Merriman

NBQ FC Duchwood’s Tally Ho Timothy MS BN RN SE CGC

Rebecca Elliott & Jeffrey Elliott

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 21

Judges: John Merriman, Denny Palko

1st FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning v Hoppledachs CA FDC JE

Heidi Meyers, Pamala J. Hopkins

2nd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS NA NAJ OF ME EE3

Alice Carter

3rd FC Wilderness Run’s Kwitchabichen

Bethany Chidlow

4th DC Jalyses Hampshire Hound ML OA OAJ OF JE Jamie Sexton

FCB FC Uschi von Lowenherz SE, L. Whistance Smith

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: L. Whistance Smith, Stacey Sullivan

Best Open

Wilderness Run’s Roger That ML Best Field Champion & Absolute GCH DC Red’s Jim Beam MS CA TKN

Laurel Highlands Dachshund Club of PA 10/16/2022

Total Number of Starters: 62

OAAD Starters: 13

Judges: Dave Kerr, Heidi Meyers

1st Wilderness Run’s Remington ML Courtney Daniels

2nd Wilderness Run’s Roger That Rebecca A. Elliott & Jeffrey N. Elliott

3rd CH Loricas Merry Adventure CD BN RE FDC AXP MJP MFP T2BP SE CA DCAT SCN SIN DDB CGCA CGCU TKE ATT VHMA Jessica Gagliard, Jessica Campbell & Lorne Campbell

4th Wilderness Run’s Bearable Through Love ML Bethany Chidlow

NBQ Loricas Escamillo at Doxwood MW Pam & Mark Melcher

OAAB Starters: 20

Judges: John Merriman, Denny Palko

1st Wilderness Run’s Intelligent Design ML Jill Chidlow Keim

2nd Railway & Laurelrocks Psalms of Praise MW CA Jennifer Hartman

3rd Princess Ellania of Dogwood Acres Barbara Sharrah

4th Jalyses Must Be Worth A Trillion Bucks ML

Jamie Sexton

NBQ Miniature Dreams Dreamin of Magnolia ML Barbara Sharrah

Field Champion Dog Starters: 11

Judges: Deb Rowe, Jamie Sexton

1st FC Diddydox Mr Big Lights Up The Sky v Hoppeldachs JE CA TD Heidi Meyers

2nd FC Harley Hooper vom Bienwald SCN

Christina Loew

3rd DC Serenity’s Jingle Bell Rock, Kathleen Newman, James Yahner

4th FC Treasure Trove Stealin Ice Kisses

Corey Brady

NBQ FC Red’s Jack Daniels MS CA Rita Kepner

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 18

Judges: Ike Rowe, Jamie Sexton

1st GCH DC TownFarm Make Mine

With A Splash

Michael J. Pitisci

2nd FC Fanika od Vevody Huberta Chistina Loew

3rd FC Duchwood’s Waiting for a Girl Like You MS

Alice S. Carter

4th DC TownFarm Mama Said You Better Shop Around Michael J. Pitisci

NBQ FC Apple Hill Digging Down Under MS NJP RATN CGC ROMX Heidi Meyers

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Dave Kerr, Monica Galley Best Open

Wilderness Run’s Remington ML

Best Field Champion & Absolute FC Diddydox Mr Big Lights Up The Sky v Hoppeldachs JE CA TD, Heidi Meyers

Dachshund Fancier’s Association of Berks County 10/20/2022

THIS IS FOR THE ABSOLUTE RUN FROM 11/1/2020 IN SWATARA, PA.

Yes, I know this took almost 2 years to finish the trial, but we finally did it!

Field Champions Combined: Best Open & Absolute GCH Briardach’s Lady Liberty Landd ACT2, CGC, TKA

Karen Jones

Best Field Champion FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up the Sky v Hoppledachs JE, CA Heidi Meyers

Western PA Dachshund Club 10/23/2022

Total Number of Starters: 67

OAAD Starters: 16

Judges: Carrie Hamilton, Stacey Sullivan

1st OC’s To The Moon and Back MS Michael, Kim Huster, Robin LaFrance

2nd CH Lorica’s Merry Adventure CD

BN REFDC AXP MJP MFP T2BP

SE CA DCAT SCN SIN DDB CGCA

CGCU TKE ATT VHMA

Jessica Gagliardi, Jessica Campbell, Lorne Campbell

3rd Briardach’s Main Squeeze at Midnight

Karen Jones, Paul Martin & Monika Martin

4th Lorica’s Escamillo at Doxwood MW

Pam and Mark Mechler

NBQ Willow Springs Easy To Please Cyndi Branch & Alex Branc

OAAB Starters: 14

Judges: Karen Jones, Paul Martin

1st Princess Ellaria of Dogwood Acres

Barbara Sharrah

2nd GCHG Leoralees JBS Heaven Is For Real L

Jyl Scott, Marietta Singleton, Ann Kraft

3rd Hoppeldach’s Pretty Woman

Pamala J. Hopkins

4th Deb-N-Air I’ll Have

Another MW CGC

Debra Rowe

NBQ Old Hanover’s Shadach’s Cabaret ML

Diane White Sennett, Linda Beamer

Field Champion Dog Starters: 13

Denny Palko, Ike Rowe

1st FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW JE BCAT CGC TKN

Cheri Faust

2nd FC Seve Vom Nordlicht CGC

Debbie Senkbeil, Laurie Rutherford

3rd FC Diddydox Lights Up the Sky V Hoppledachs JE CA TD

Heidi Meyers

4th FC Hoppeldach’s Keokuk MS ME RN CGC VC

Pamala Hopkins

NBQ GCHP DC Walmar-Solos SOS-SL RN CAA CGC

Ann Kraft

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 24

Carrie Hamilton, Dave Kerr

1st FC Longtime’s Halo vom Nordlicht JE BCAT

Cheri Faust, Larry Gohlke

2nd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS NA NAJ OF ME EE3

Alice C Carter

3rd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppeldachs CA FDC JE

Heidi Meyers, Pamala J. Hopkins

4th GCHB DC Briardach’s Lady

Liberty Landd BN RI NAP NJP CGC TKA

Karen Jones, Paul Martin & Monika Martin

NBQ FC Ancho Chili Von Gregston

Pam Bethke

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion

& Absolute: Dave Kerr, Ike Rowe

Best Open

Princess Ellaria of Dogwood Acres

Best Field Champion & Absolute FC Longtime’s Halo vom Nordlicht JE BCAT

Buckeye Dachshund Club

10/28/2022

Total Number of Starters: 61

OAAD Starters: 6

Judges: Jamie Sexton, Carrie Hamilton

1st CH Stardust UMakeMi Dreams SL

BCAT SWN CGCA CGCU

Nancy Yeoman & Mary Kendall

2nd Rilke von Lowenherz Rilke L. Whistance-Smith

3rd CH Duchwood’s Walking on Sunshine MS Kathleen Johnson 4th W/H

NBQ OC’s Against All Odds ML Robin LaFrance

OAAB Starters: 11 Judges: Rebecca McLusky, Michael Pitisci

1st Jalyse’s Must Be Worth A Trillion Bucks ML

Jamie Sexton

2nd Diddydox The Bright Morning Star V Apple Hill MS

Heidi Meyers & Pamala J Hopkins

3rd Hoppledach’s Pretty Woman Pamala J. Hopkins

4th CH Hoppledach’s Water Lilies Pamala J. Hopkins

NBQ Jarbsy’s I Can Only Imagine Hal Greig & Sandy Arnold & Linda Greig

Field Champion Dog Starters: 19 Judges: Jamie Sexton, Robin LaFrance

1st FC Seve Vom Nordlicht

Debbie Senkbeil & Laurie Rutherford

2nd FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up The Sky V Hoppledachs JE CA TD Heidi Meyers

3rd GCHB DC Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man MS JE

Kathleen Johnson

4th DC Indiana Jones aus der Wutzelgrube CDX BN RI TDX NA NAJ ME BCAT DJ CGC TKA Shawn Nies

NBQ FC Backwood’s Simon Song of Silasnce Jessica Manley

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 25 Judges: Carrie Hamilton, Kathy Johnson

1st DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML OA OAJ OF JE

Jamie Sexton

2nd FC Hidden Cedars Read Btween The Lines MSB JE Debbie Senkbeil & Laurie Rutherford

3rd FC Duchwood’s Waiting For A Girl Like You Alice Carter

4th GCH DC Duchwood’s Chance Romance Alice Carter

NBQ FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart Alice Carter

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Rebecca McLusky, Kathy Johnson

Best Open & Absolute Jalyse’s Must Be Worth A Trillion Bucks ML

Best Field Champion DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML OA OAJ OF JE Ham Jamie Sexton

Buckeye Dachshund Club 10/29/2022

Total Number of Starters: 68

OAAD Starters: 7

Judges: John Merriman, Michael Pitisci

1st CH Duchwood’s Walking on Sunshine MS Kathleen Johnson

2nd Jalyse’s Brett ML Jamie Sexton

3rd CH Stardust UMakeMi Dreams SL BCAT SWN CGCA CGCU Nancy Yeoman & Mary Kendall

4th Jalyse’s Tennessee Firehawk ML

Jamie Sexton

NBQ GCH CH Oc’s Independent Flame V Talisman ML

Rebecca Armstrong & Robin LaFrance

OAAB Starters: 11

Judges: Kathy Johnson, Robin LaFrance

1st Diddydox The Bright Morning Star V Apple Hill MS

Heidi Meyers & Pamala J Hopkins

2nd W/H

3rd W/H

4th Ultraviolet V Ruger Dawn Watters & Christine Kim NBQ W/H

Field Champion Dog Starters: 24

Judges: Carrie Hamilton, Jamie Sexton

1st FC Kivaar a Keleti JE CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri

2nd FC Keszito a Keleti Tuz CGC BCAT TKN Sherry L. Ruggieri

3rd DC OC’s Stings like A Bee MS Robin LaFrance

4th FC Seve Vom Nordlicht Debbie Senkbeil & Laurie Rutherford

NBQ FC Backwoods Silasnce In The Cypress Trees Jessica Manley

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 26

Judges: Carrie Hamilton Rebecca McLusky

1st FC Tusoksori-Ugrazto Husniya CGC ROMX

Sherry L. Ruggieri

2nd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledachs CA FDC JE Heidi Meyers & Pamala J Hopkins

3rd DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML OA OAJ JE

Jamie Sexton

4th FC Sylvan von Lowenherz ME L. Whistance-Smith

NBQ FC Hoppledach’s A Year Without Rain Pamala J Hopkins

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: John Merriman, Michael Pitisci Best Open Diddydox The Bright Morning Star V Apple Hill MS

Cemtral Carolina Dachshund Club July

29, 2022

Breed Judge: Mrs. Jan Swazye-Curry

Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat)

Longhair: 8-9 (11-5)

Smooth: 8-20 (3-7), Wirehair: 7-10 (4-5)

LONGHAIR

WD/BOW Rufa Dachs Oberon Karl & Jonell Frantz

RWD Smoke Rise Solo’s Defiant Resilience

Kimberly Lanum

WB Paldachs Good Golly Miss Moly @ JBS ML

Jyl Scott

RWB Royall T’s Smile High Club @ D’Artagnan SL

Lynn Tyler, Madeline Peterson, Teresa Kress & Michael Kress

BOV GCHP2 Brownwood Rt’s Peace On Earth SL CGC

Lynn Tyler

BOS CH Hundeleben Quarantini At Smoke Rise

Kimberly Lanum

SELD GCHP Pramada Koradox Impossible Dream Alii SL

Margaret Peat, Tom Sikora & Teirnee Childers

SELB GCHB Royall T’s Mercy Mercy @ Luckydox

Lynn Tyler, Lucia Mitchell, M.A. Peterson & Anna Hines

SMOOTH

WD Criscross Ace In The Hole MS C. Natali

RWD B’Haven Mr Incredible MS

Marissa Hall, Paige Johnson & Terri Frenia

WB/BOW Apfel Dachs Pick Your Poison

Pamela Braund & Molly Howard

RWB Beachside Dox Tin Cup Chalice

At Heardachs MS

Dr. Catherine Martine

BOV GCHG Brownwood Rumour Has It V Diagram SS

Jerry Cerasini & Roger Brown

BOS TurningPt Inconceivable

Dr. Randy Eltringham & Denise Siemssen

SELD GCHG Tudorglen V Brendackel

Schwarzwalder Kischorte MS

Terry Carr-Hall & Brenda Gardner

SELB GCHB Petalpusher Dressed To Impress MSP

Laura E. Abbott-Licht

WIREHAIR

WD/BOW Titanborne Love Long And Prosper Willowood-Sandale

Dale Tarbox & Donna Maloney

RWD Dry Creek Day Dreamers

Eliminator

Cheryl W. & Philip J. Moran

WB Willow Springs Pillow Talk MW

Cyndi Branch & Alex Branch

RWB Yuletide’s Who Is That SW

Jeri Gilpatrick & Rindi Gaudet

BOV CH Watermark The Secrets In The Sauce V Legibach SW

Tyler Mills, Joseph Metheney & Bill Gorodner

BOS GCHP2 Leoralee’s Lets Boogie With Barstool MW

Robbie Addison, Michael Tipple & Marietts Singleton

SELD GCHS Willowood-Sandale Get This Show On The Road Dale Tarbox & Donna Maloney

SELB GCHG Kadell’s Bean Boozled W Laura Reynolds, Catlin & James Cahill

BOB GCHP2 Brownwood Rt’s Peace On Earth SL CGC

BOStoBOB CH Watermark The Secrets In The Sauce V Legibach SW

Best Junior Handler Samantha Elliot

Cemtral Carolina Dachshund Club

July 30, 2022

Breed Judge: Mrs. Constance (Connie) Fisher

Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat)

Longhair - 10 - 9 (11-5)

Smooth - 6 - 15 (3-6) Wirehair - 6 - 10 (3-5)

LONGHAIR

WD Briardach’s Main Squeeze At Midnight

Paul & Monika Martin

RWD Rufa Dachs Oberon

Karl & Jonell Frantz

WB/BOW Royall T’s Smile High Club @ D’Artagnan

Lynn Tyler, Madeline Peterson, Teresa & Michael Kress

RWB Rufa Dachs Liberty Born On The Fourth Of July

Karl & Jonell Frantz

BOV GCHP Pramada Koradox

Impossible Dream Alii SL Margaret Peat, Tom Sikora & Teirnee Childers

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BOS GGCHB Royall T’s Mercy Mercy @ Luckydox SL

Lynn Tyler, Lucia Mitchell, M.A Peterson & Anna Hiness SELD GCHP2 Brownwood Rt’s Peace On Earth Sl CGC Lynn Tyler, Madeline Peterson & Royall Tyler SELB Ch. Huntaks Estrella Donna Sams, Christine Hanneman & Monica Sensby

SMOOTH

WD/BOW Criscross In Control MS C. Johnson., C. Natali & A. Leer RWD Shortyrock’s Ain’t Misbehaven SS Michelle V. Bryant & Sandra Carter

WB Omni’s All That Glitters Lisa Fisher & Dr. Emily Fisher RWB Wheelers Dixie Doodle

Donna Miles

BOV Ch. Brownwood Rumour Has It V Diagram SS

Jerry Cerasini & Roger Brown

BOS GCHG Tudorglen V Brendackel Schwarzwalder Kischtorte MS

Terry Carr-Hall & Brenda Gardner

SELD GCHB Beachside Dox Peanut Butter Conspiracy MS Linda J. & David C. Fleenor

SELB GCH Leru V Stendachs Right As Rain MS Monica Stensby

WIREHAIR

WD/BOW Bobeau Rocketman MW Janet Fowler

RWD Dry Creek Day Dreamers Eliminator

Cheryl W. & Philip J. Moran

WB Willowood-Sandale At Last Dale Tarbox

RWB Willow Springs Pillow Talk MW Cyndi & Alex Branch

BOV GCHP2 Leoralee’s Lets Boogie With Barstool MW

Robbie Addison, Michael Tipple & Marietta Singleton

BOS GCHG Kadell’s Bean Boozled W

Laura Reynolds, Catlin & James Cahill

SELD GCHS Willowood-Sandale Get This Show On The Road Dale Tarbox & Donna Maloney

SELB GCHB Harewood Swipe Right v Raydachs SW Adam, Madeline Peterson & Gretchen Jungermann

BOB GCHP Pramada Koradox

Impossible Dream Alii SL

BOS CH Brownwood Rumour Has It V Diagram SS

Best Junior Handler Samantha Elliott

Albany Capital District Dachshund Club September 30, 2022

Breed Judge: Dana Cline

Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat) Longhair - 19 Smooth - 17, Wirehair - 13

LONGHAIR

WD/BOW Harlequin Midnight Cowboy ML Leslie Marks, Karen Scheiner

RWD Kenmar’s There’s A Storm Coming Leslie Bay

WB Amtekel’s Jeweled In Red Andra O’Connell

RWB Littl Fut First Lady Susan Brown

BOV GCHG McRobs Birthday Wish With A Pink Bow Mary Boyle

BOS Kenmar’s There’s A Storm Coming Leslie Bay

SELB CH GranValero Moonbean Special SL Brook and Rosemary Keneford

SMOOTH

WD/BOW Sunrise-XO IPhone MS

BOS Patricia Guthrie and Valerio Hernandez Colon

RWD Baldox Out of This World MS Anthony and Rebecca Clemento WB RHill’s Ride The Iconic Wave MS

Terri Frenia

RWB Virginia’s Boomer MS

Amanda De Repentigny

BOV GCHG Kachina Kochana Coco Crisp V Lucene CGC TKN Diane Poranski and Mimi Dekker

SELD GCH CH Turningpt Hildisvin Inconceivable R. Eltringham, D. Siemssen

SELB GCH CH Treslow's Piper Von Jeeper’s Keephers CGC D. Gagola, D. Taylor, A. Wicks

Best Owner-Handled in Breed or Variety GCH CH Treslow’S Piper Von Jeeper's Keephers CGC (B) D. Gagola, D. Taylor, A. Wicks

WIREHAIR

WD/BOW Usonia’s Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog V Lowdown

B. Heuman, T. Lancaster

RWD Lorica Ruff Rider BCAT

TKN ATT

L. Leindecker, J. Campbell, L. Campbell

WB Lorica’s Red Delicious MW

J. Campbell, L. Campbell

RWB Wildwood's It’s A Wonderful Life MW

K. Wood, C. Werthamer

BOV CH Watermark Whisk It To Get

The Biscuit V. Legibach

J. Metheney, T. Mills, B. Gorodner

BOS Lorica’s Red Delicious

J. Campbell, L Campbell

SELD CH Hobarra’s Bugatti Les Legendes Du Ciel

S. Cirincione, A. Cirincione

SELB GCHB CH Hobarra’s Bugatti Atlantic At Brodny

S. Cirincione, A. Cirincione, J. West

Best Owner-Handled in Breed or Variety

GCHB CH Hobarra’s Bugatti Atlantic At Brodny (B)

S. Cirincion, A. Cirincione, J. West

Midwest

Dachshund Club

September 30, 2022

Sweepstakes Judge

Dr. Judith Fleischaker

Sweepstakes Entry Numbers (Per Coat)

Longhair-2, Smooth-3, Wirehair-0

BOV Longhair and Best In Sweeps:

Proud Lake Merrywitch

Festively Wrapped MLD

Kathleen Frizzell & Shelly Mills

BOS Longhair

Avignon’s Gotta Have Faith MLD Irene Munoz & Andrew Munoz

BOV Smooth & Best of Opposite in Sweeps

Zendoxies Maple Linda Shaddy & Janet Cunningham

BOS Smooth

Cyn-D’s From Russia With Love

Cindy Yaeger

Breed Judge: Mr. Jean G. Tremblay

Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat)

Longhair - 22 Smooth - 13, Wirehair - 13

LONGHAIR

WD/BOW Proud Lake Merrywitch

Festively Wrapped MLD

Kathleen Frizzell & Shelly Mills

RWD Cldoxies Cody Son Of Sir Logan MLBT

Fred & Mary Lou Black & Cindy Gates

WB/BOS Endachs Butter Tart

Tina Gibson

RWB Glenarrif’s Say A Little Prayer June Mann

BOV CH Hundeleben Keeper Of The Flame SL

P. Carter & K Vidrine & C.J.

Puig & W. Heikes

SELD CH Baldox Certified Lover Boy ML Cindy Gates

SELB GCH Bomar’s Veronique Pamadron Evajoe

Mary K. Huebner & Robert W. Huebner II

SMOOTH

WD/BOW Cyn-D’s From Russia With Love

Cindy Yaeger

WB Brendackel V Tudorglen’s Creme Dr Violette MS

Brenda Gardner & Terry CarrHall & Adam Mccabe

RWB Altan’s Light My Fire

Cindy Yaeger

BOV GCH Dublin Creeks Im A Freakin Delight Katie Noyes

BOS CH Baldox Bonds Secret Weapon MS Shelly Baldwin

SELD GCHP Fusions Incahoots Platinums Jimi John Freaky Fast Amy Cotteleer & Reilly Cotteleer

SELB CH OC’s Honey’s Sweet Creme Brulee MS Robin Lafrance

WIREHAIR

WD/BOW Augenweide’s Breaking Bad Phyllis Cox

RWD Hunu Dressed On Saville Row Catherine M. Thompson

WB J@J On Wire’s Running The Legacy

Julie Inglis & Jody Inglis

RWB Country Times Gigi Girl MW

Patricia Depree

BOV GCHS DC Robinwoods Aim To Be Awesome W, CGC TKN

Cindy Niles

BOS CH Ked Dox In My Heart’s The Memory-Tweed MW Kari Dannemiller & Kimberly Ragsdale

SELD GCHS Daybreak’s Frozen Assets W

Deborah Krieg

SELB CH Von Oldenburg’s Sweet Talkin Girl

Julie Inglis & Jody Inglis

BOB GCH Dublin Creeks Im A Freakin Delight

BOStoBOB GCHS DC Robinwoods Aim To Be Awesome W, CGC TKN

Dachshund Club of Greater Buffalo October 1, 2022

Breed Judge

Nathaniel Horn

Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat)

Longhair - 19 Smooth -15, Wirehair - 11

LONGHAIR

WD Kenmar’s There’s A Storm Coming Leslie Bay

RWD Harlequin Midnight Cowboy ML Leslie Marks & Karen Scheiner

WB/BOW Littl Fut First Lady Susan Brown

RWB Rufa Dachs Libety Born On The Fourth Of July Karl & Jonell Frantz

BOV CH Granvalero Moonbeam Special SL Brooke & Rosemary Keneford

BOS CH Grandvelero’s Goddess of The Sun

Tom Jares & Jennifer Smith & Judee Valero

SELD GCHG JT’s Famous In A Small Town Of Nantucket ML Rhonda Weinman

SELB GCHGMcrobs Birthday Wish With A Pink Bow Mary Boyle

SMOOTH

WD/BOW Baldox Out Of This World Anthony Clemento & Rebecca Clemento

RWD Sunrise-XO IPhone MS, Patricia Guthrie & Valerio Hernandez Colon WB R’Hills Ride The Iconic Wave MS Terri Frenia

RWB Virginia’s Boomer MS Amanda De Repentigny

BOV GCHG Kachina Kochana Coco Crisp V Lucene CGC, TKN Diane Poranski & Mimi Dekker BOS GCHB Minidogland Rammstein Aaron Stutzman

SELD CH Turningpt Inconceivable Dr. Randy Eltringham & Denise Siemssen SELB GCH Treslow’s Piper Von Jeeper’s Keephers CGC Dawn Gagola & Donna Taylor & Ann Wicks

WIREHAIR

WD Usonia’s Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog V Lowdown Barbara Heuman & Tracey Lancaster

RWD Hobarra’s Cole Motor Car Aero Eight

Shawine & Anthony Cirincione

WB/BOW Wildwood’s It’s A Wonderful Life MW

Kathi Wood & Cynthia Werthmer

RWB Doxwood Lorica’s Olympia At Siddach’s MW John Merriman & Jessica Campbell & Lorne Campbell

BOV Wildwood’s It’s A Wonderful Life MW

Kathi Wood & Cynthia Wertmer

BOS CH Watermark Whisk It To Get The Biscuit

Joseph Metheney & Tyler Mills & Bill Gorodner

SELD CH Watermark Whisk It To The Biscuit

Joseph Metheney & Tyler Mills & Bill Gorodner

SELB GCHB Hobarra’s Bugatti Atlantic

Shawnine & Anthony Cirincione & Jodie West

Dachshund

Fanciers of Central Virginia AM Show October 15, 2022

Breed Judge:

Kenneth Hagmueller

Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat) Longhair - 33 Smooth - 29, Wirehair - 27

LONGHAIR

WD/BOW Kenmar’s I Don’t Need Anything But You

Lauren May, Marianne McCullough

RWD McRobs Loves Warm Hugs Mary Boyle

WB Hundeleben Qt-Patootie SL Amber Leonard, Kim Ristedt, Mary Freibert, Louis Gelman

RWB Stardox Shadows in The Moonlight ML

Lorraine & David Simmons

BOV CH Our Gang’s Spring Fling ML Penelope E. Neil & Nancy Z. Prouty

BOS GH Granvalero’s Godness of the Sun

Thomas Jare, Jennifer Smith, Judee Valero

SELD GCH Sleepytime’s Lord of the Rings ML Johnny & Susan Jones

SELB GCHG McRobs Birthday Wish With A Pink Bow Mary Boyle

SMOOTH

WD Sunrise-Xo Iphone MS Patricia Guthrie, Valerio Hernandez Colon

RWD CeeKat’s Black Licorice Twist@ Our Gang MS

Kathy Kline, Nancy Prouty

WB/BOW Speechless You Wish You Had Me at Birch Hill

Kimberley Kwiatkowski. Jessie Barringer

RWB Speechless Bewitched Bothered & Bewildered

Cathy Kelly

BOV GCHG Kachina Kochana Coco Crisp V Lucene Mimi Dekker, Diane Poranski

BOS GCH Sandwood Stand By Me SS Jane T. Fowler

SELD CH Majesdach When the Stars Come Out

Karen Bronson

SELB GCHB TurningPt Max’n K’s on Scherz Day

Dr. Randy Eltringham & Denise Siemssen

WD Beldach’s Begin The Beguine at Alegna Angie Lloyd, Constance Fisher

RWD Starbarrack Sweet Victory SW Victoria Thomas

WB/BOW Alegna’s Cross My Heart MW

Angie Lloyd, Vera Vestby

RWB FC Deb-N-Air Tiz The Law MW

Debra & Albert Rowe

BOV CH Watermark Whisk it to get the Biscuit

Tyler Mills, Joseph Metheney & Bill Gorodner

BOS CH Diagram Ez Goins Rags

Dreams Come True MW

Dianne Graham, Kimberly Ragsdale

SELD GCHP2 Leoralee’s Lets Boogie with Barstool

Robbie Addison, Marietta Singleton, Michael Tipple

SELB CH Jeric’s Seasons In The Sun W Lynn Cope

BOB GCHG Kachina Kochana Coco Crisp V Lucene

BOStoBOB CH Our Gang’s Spring Fling ML

Dachshund Fanciers of Central Virginia PM

Show

October 15, 2022

Breed Judge: Anthony Clemento

Total Entry Numbers Longhair - 27 Smooth - 33, Wirehair - 24

WD/BOW McRobs Loves Warm Hugs

Mary Boyle

RWD Endachs Mixing Magic V H

Estates CGCA CGCU TKN VHM

Lauren Hopkins, Victoria Lee

WB Amtekel’s Jeweled in Red Andra O’Connell

RWB Hundeleben Qt-Patootie SL

Amber Leonard, Kim Ristedt, Mary Freibert & Louis Gelman

BOV CH Granvalero’s Goddess Of The Sun

Thomas Jares, Jennifer Smith & Judee Valero

BOS GCHB Kenmar’s Don’t Stop Me Now

Diane Kulesa, Marianne McCullough

SELD CH Dikerdachs Leonard Valerie T. Diker

WIREHAIR

WD CeeKat’s Black Licorice

Twist@Our Gang MS

Kathy Kline & Nancy Prouty

RWD Brendackel V Tudorglen’s One

True Maverick MS

Aaron Stutzman

WB/BOW Criscross Leather and Lace MS

Alex Leer & Christian Natali

RWB Baldox Udderly Perfect MS

Laura E Abbott-Licht

BOV GCH Sandwood Stand By Me SS

Jane T. Fowler

BOS GCHB Dachsmith Love’s Iris NT

Elinore Carrington Lyon, Estate of Iris Love, Anne-Imelda Radice

SELD GCH TurningPt Have Fun

Stormin’ the Castle

Dr. Randy Eltringham & CAPT

Pete Eltringham

SELB Speachless You Wish You Had Me at Birch Hill

Kimberly Kwiatkowski & Jessie Barringer

WD/BOW Starbarrack Sweet Victory SW

Victoria Thomas

RWD Usonia’s Gawain V Lowdown

Robert Keenan

WB FC Deb-N-Air Tiz The Law MS Debra & Albert Rowe

RWB Willowood-Sandale At Last

Dale Tarbox

BOV GCHP2 Leoralee’s Lets Boogie with Barstool

Robbie Addison, Marietta Singleton & Michael Tipple

BOS CH Jeric’s Seasons In the Sun W Lynn Cope

SELD CH Waterark Whisk it To Get The Biscuit

Tyler Mills, Joseph Metheney & Bill Gorodner

SELB Alegna’s Cross My Heart MW Angie Lloyd & Vera Vestby

BOB GCH Sandwood Stand By Me SS

BOStoBOB GCHB Dachsmith Love’s Iris NT

WB/BOW Omni’s All That Glitters L L. Fisher & E. Fisher

RWB Treslow’s Pipervon You’re A Fine Girl W. Partridge & B. Keefe

BOV GCHS Ch Turningpt Tony Two Bags First Knock Of The Night Margaret H. Ricks & Dr. Randy Eltringham

BOS GCHG CH Kachina Kochana Coco Crisp V Lucene CGC TKN M. Dekker, D. Poranski

SELD GCHS CH Hildisvin Wurdig Catfish Blues SS D. Siemssen, J. Lloyd SELB GCHB CH Petalpusher Dressed To Impress MSP L. Abbott-Licht

WIREHAIR

WD Usonia’s Gawain V Lowdown R. Keenan

RWD Starbarrack Sweet Victory SW V. Thomas

WB/BOW Tarlyn Lays It On’Th Line W Duffy MW T. Krieger, P. Hartman, S. Krieger, S. Hunt

RWB Willowood-Sandale Strawberry Shortcake D. Tarbox, D. Maloney

Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club

AM Show

October 16, 2022

BOV GCHP2 CH Leoralees Lets Boogie With Barstool MW M. Singleton, R. Addison, M. Tipple

BOS GCHG CH Usonia’s Cherokee Maiden V Lowdown BCAT T. Lancaster, B. Waldkirch J. Eversole

RWB Jarbsy’s Straight No Chaser S. Arnold

BOV GCHB CH Dikerdachs Leonard V. Diker

BOS GCHG CH Mcrobs Birthday Wish With A Pink Bow M. Boyle

SELD GCHS CH Kenmar’s Don’t Stop Me Now D Kulesa M. McCullough

SELB GCHB CH Granvalero’s Godess Of The Sun SL T. Jares, J. Jares

SMOOTH

WD/BOW Shortyrock’s Ain’T Misbehaven SS M. Bryant, S. Carter

RWD Ceekat’s Black Licorice Twist @ Our Gang MS K. Kline, N. Prouty

WB Speechless Bewitched Bothered & Bewildered C. Kelly, P. Kelly

RWB Treslow’s Pipervon You’re A Fine Girl

W. Partridge, B. Keefe

BOV GCHG CH Kachina Kochana Coco Crisp V Lucene CGC TKN M. Dekker, D. Poranski

BOS GCHS CH Turningpt Tony Two Bags First Knock Of The Night M. Ricks, R. Eltringham

SELD GCHS CH Hildisvin Wurdig Catfish Blues SS D. Siemssen, J. Lloyd

SELB CH Mtn To Sea Diagram Moira Rose SS D. Graham, D. Reep

WIREHAIR

Breed

Judge: Jerry Cerasini

Total Entry Numbers

Longhair - 34 Smooth - 28, Wirehair - 26

WD/BOW Briardach’s Main Squeeze At Midnight K. Jones P. Martin, M. Martin

RWD Sleepytime’s Never Too Late ML S. Jones

WB Our Gang’s Paris In The Springtime ML N. Prouty

RWB Tarabon Cherokee Woman K. Kwiatkowski, C. McKenney

BOV GCH CH Sleepytime’s Lord Of The Rings ML S. Jones & J. Jones

BOS GCHG CH Mcrobs Birthday Wish With A Pink Bow M. Boyle

SELD GCH CH Briardach’s Mt Dixie Flyer

P. Martin & M. Martin

SELB CHB CH Granvalero’s Godess Of The Sun SL T. Jares & J. Jares

SMOOTH

WD Shortyrock’s Ain’T Misbehaven SS M. Bryant & S. Carter

RWD Ceekat’s Black Licorice Twist @ Our Gang Ms K Kline N. Prouty

SELD GCHS CH Willowood-Sandale Get This Show On The Road D. Tarbox, D. Maloney

SELB GCH CH Ked Dox In My Heart’s The Memory - Tweed MW K. Dannemiller, K. Ragsdale

BOB GCHS CH Turningpt Tony Two Bags First Knock Of The Night BOStoBOB GCHG CH Kachina Kochana Coco Crisp V Lucene CGC TKN

Best Junior Handler

Nathaniel Sams

Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club PM Show

October 16, 2022

Breed Judge:

Mrs. Debbie L Melgreen

Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat) Longhair - 32 Smooth - 29, Wirehair - 30

LONGHAIR

WD/BOW Endachs Mixing Magic V H Estates L. Hopkins, K Hopkins, V. Lee RWD Kenmar’s I Don’T Need Anything But You M. McCullough, L. May WB Jarbsy’s Never Daunted S. Arnold

WD/BOW Starbarrack Sweet Victory SW V. Thomas

RWD Doxwood Lorica’s Opus Magnum At Siddachs MW J. Merriman, J. Campbell, L. Campbell

WB Willowood-Sandale Strawberry Shortcake D. Tarbox, D. Maloney

RWB Tarlyn Lays It On’Th Line W Duffy MW

T. Krieger, P. Hartman, S. Krieger, S. Hunt

BOV GCHP2 CH Leoralees Lets Boogie With Barstool MW M. Singleton, R. Addison, M. Tipple

BOS GCH CH Jeric’s Seasons In The Sun W L. Cope

SELD GCHS CH Willowood-Sandale Get This Show On The Road D. Tarbox, D. Maloney

SELB GCHG CH Usonia’s Cherokee Maiden V Lowdown BCAT T. Lancaster, B. Waldkirch, J. Eversole

BOB GCHB CH Dikerdachs Leonard V. Diker

BOStoBOB GCHG CH Kachina Kochana Coco Crisp V Lucene CGC TKN

Best Junior Handler Natalie Vest

Specialty Results

Lincolnland Dachshund Club

October 23, 2022

Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Debbie Feliciano

Sweepstakes Entry Numbers (Per Coat)

2 Longhair, 1 Smooth

BOV Longhair & Best in Sweepstakes

Cream Ridge Soul Survivor, Shan Jumper

BOS Longhair & Best of Opposite Jalyse’s Birdie’s Big Year At Friday’s ML

Dr. Tammy Homman, Emily Homman, & Jr. Handler, Hazel Homman

Smooth Entry Absent

Field Trial Results

continued from page 29

FC Kivaar a Keleti JE CGC Kivaar

Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County

10/29/2022

Total Number of Starters: 39

OAAD Starters: 12

Judges: Monica Galley, Gordon Heldebrandt

1st Old Hanover’s Black Ice at Shadach Linda Beamer, Diane Sennett, Lisa Willoughby

2nd CH Our Gang’s Do the Boogie Woogie ML

Penelope Neil, Nancy Prouty

3rd CH Lorica’s Merry Adventure Jessica Gagliardi, Jessica & Lorne Campbell

4th GCH Galewinn’s Dream Come True @ Sandachs MLD

Rebecca Kovarik, Bobby Sandoval, Shea & Pam Gale

NBQ Old Hanover Shadach Little Red One Kim Drake

OAAB Starters: 11

Judges: Diane Sennett, Alan James

1st Sunlight’s Never Let Go Michael Nothstein, Karen Boyd

2nd CH Rose Gate Perfect Landing @ Digalot Lorraine & David Simmons

3rd Deb-N-Aire I’ll Have Another, Debra & Ike Rowe Barbara & John Granger

4th GCH Our Gang’s Moonlight and Magic ML Nancy Prouty

Breed Judge

Mrs. Debbie L Melgreen

Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat)

Longhair - 22, Smooth - 19 Wirehair - 7

LONGHAIR

WD/BOW Hundeleben Pepperoni SL C. J. Puig & Manny Herrera

RWD Hundeleben Win-Tin-Tin SL Jeane Haverick & K. Gonzalez & Carlos J. Puig

WB/BOS Paldachs Good Golly Miss Molly @Jbs ML

Jyl Scott

RWB Jarbsy’s Straight No Chaser Sandy Arnold

BOV CH Hundeleben Keeper Of The Flame SL

Carlos J Puig

SELD CH Kenmar’s The Big Easy At Wincroft ML Barbara & Michelle Johannes & Marianne McCullough

NBQ Backroads Little Slice of Haven MW Amanda Locke

Field Champion Combined Starters: 13

Judges: Michael Nothstein, Gordon Heldebrandt

1st Miniature Dreams Dreamin’ of Magnolia ML Barbara Sharrah

2nd DC Rose Gate Mysteries & Martinis with Nick V Stardox Keiko & John Simon, David & Lorraine Simmons

3rd FC Hoppledach’s Jewel American Ruby MLC

Monica Galley, Pamela Hopkins

4th GCH DC Dachhaven Mavericks Dream Catcher Alan James NBQ FC Rose Gate Basil John Simon

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Lorraine Simmons, Alice Moyer Best Open Old Hanover’s Black Ice at Shadach Best Field Champion Miniature Dreams Dreamin’ of Magnolia ML

Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County 10/30/2022

Total Number of Starters: 31

OAAD Starters: 10

Judges: Monica Galley, Gordon Heldebrandt

1st Creekwood La Benji of the Backwoods

Zofia Wrona

2nd CH Our Gang’s Do the Boogie

SMOOTH

WD/BOW Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather Cassie Myers & Edgar Myers IV

RWD OC’s High Performance Street Burner MSD

Robin LaFrance

WB Blueprint Custom Heart Shaped Lollipop MS Amanda & Ammon Barron

RWB OC’s Cappucino After A Hurricane At Sunrise-XO MS Valerio Hernandez, Patricia Guthrie & Robin LaFrance

BOV GCHP Fusions Incahoots

Platinums Jimi John Freaky Fast Amy & Reilly Cotteleer, Jr. Handler Maren LaPlante

BOS CH OC’s Honey’s Sweet Creme Brulee MS

Robin LaFrance

SELD CH Kinderteckel’s Caramel Mocha BCAT Karmen Seitz & Kristin Cihos Williams

Woogie ML Penelope Neil, Nancy Prouty

3rd Sunlight’s Gold Rush Phyllis Meseroll, Michael Nothstein

4th Old Hanover’s Chasin’ Shadach ML Diane Sennett, Linda Beamer

NBQ CH Old Hanover’s Life of the Party ML Linda Beamer, Diane Sennett

OAAB Starters: 9 Judges: Keiko Simon, Gordon Heldebrandt

1st CH Rose Gate Perfect Landing @ Digalot Lorraine Simmons

2nd Lily Field Little Miss Edie Pearl of Midachs MS John Tirado

3rd Deb-N-Aire I’ll Have Another Debra & Ike Rowe, Barbara & John Granger

4th GCH Our Gang’s Moonlight and Magic ML Nancy Prouty

NBQ Lily Field Little Miss Maybellene John Tirado

Field Champion

Combined Starters: 12 Judges: Alice Moyer, Carol Moser

1st FC Elite Steel Magnolia Barbara & John Granger, Deb Rowe

2nd FC Bridger Von Jagerhugel Willette Brown

3rd FC Rose Gate Basil John Simon

SELB GCH Roundabout Ms

Of Sass

Sarah Doty & Travis Wright WIREHAIR

WB/BOS Wildcard Brodny Bet On The River

JoLee Edwards & Rachel Fritz

RWB Dry Creeks Daydream Believer, Betty C. Potts

BOV CH Willowood-Sandale No Food After Midnight V Mavro Edie Proios

SELB GCH Daybreak’s Build Me Up Buttercup Pamela Mattke & Deborah Krieg

BOB CH Hundeleben Keeper Of The Flame SL

BOStoBOB Wildcard Brodny Bet On The River

Best Junior Handler Maren LaPlante

4th FC Stardox Forest Echo ML Lorraine & David Simmons

NBQ GCH DC Old Hanover’s Harlequin Court Jester ML Kate Black, Linda Beamer & Karen Scheiner

Judges for Best Open, Field Champion & Absolute: Alice Moyer, Monica Galley Best Open

CH Stardox Rose Gate Perfect Landing @ Digalot Absolute CH Stardox Rose Gate Perfect Landing @ Digalot

Photo by Kelly McDuff

Early Dachshund Field Trials Received National Coverage

by Tracy Freeling & Trudy Kawami

Dachshund field trials have a long history in the US. Even before the US Dachshund Field Trial Club, Inc., was founded in 1933, Dachshund owners tried to trial using the German tests. These involved underground work as well as blood (wounded game) tracking. The US Dachshund Field Trial Club tried to follow these tests a well. The great effort that went into such trials was daunting and the relatively small number of people involved placed a heavy burden on these stalwarts. Unlike Germany where there were clubs and grounds dedicated to the tests, everything here had to be developed from scratch. The club soon ceased to function.

But interest in the Dachshund as a hunter was sufficient so that in 1935 the Dachshund club of America approved a field trial program involving the tracking of rabbits, primarily Eastern cottontails (Sylvìlagus floridanus). The first Field Champion, titles in 1936, was Amsel von Holzgarten owed by George McKay Schieffelin (1905-1988).

Here is an account from Time magazine in 1935.

Sport: Outdoor Dachshunde TIME Magazine Monday, Sept. 30, 1935

To the incurious, the dachshund seems a miserable creature. Too low for dignity or speed, too long to serve as a lap dog, it appears to be recommended only by its melancholy face suggesting an appreciation of its drawbacks. Actually, the dachshund is among the most intelligent and efficient of dogs. It also shows definite signs of becoming the most popular breed in the U. S. Despised during the War, dachshunde suddenly became

fashionable half a dozen years ago. Last winter, they outnumbered every other breed at the Westminster Kennel Club show. Last week, at the Lamington, N. J., pony farm of the James Cox Brady estate, occurred the first event of its kind ever held in the U. S.—dachshund field trials, patterned after Germany's Jagdgebrauchs, sponsored by the 40-year-old Dachshund Club of America.

Used as early as the 15th Century to hunt badgers, dachshunde are also useful for rabbits, foxes, woodchucks, any other animal which goes to ground. In a field trial credit is given not only for finding and trailing game but also for the energy and skill with which a hound enters its quarry's den.

At Lamington last week, a tiger-colored, 12-lb., 6-yearold. German-bred, smooth

bitch named Amsel v. Holzgarten, trained by her owner, George McKay Schieffelin, made three finds in the final heat, took the trophy. Ch. Heini Flottenberg, who won best of breed at the Westminster Show in 1933, proved himself almost as able in the field as on the bench by taking third in the open all-age stake for dogs. For a field trial championship, a dachshund needs 25 points of which Amsel v. Holzgarten's victory in the Lamington Jagdgebrauch last week brought her seven.!

The New York Times frequently carried short accounts, sometimes with photos, of these early trials. We love what seems to have been regular field dress!!

AGILITY DACHSHUNDS: CONDITIONING AND TRAINING FOR SAFETY

By Sharon McDonald

A re you and your dachshund(s) weekend agility warriors? How much thought and effort do you apply to conditioning and safety in your agility program?

I’ve been training and competing in agility since 2003. In my early years, I attended class once per week, and went from couch-to-courses on the weekends. Along the path, rules and equipment have evolved to make the sport safer for all dogs. We have break-away tires, the chute has been eliminated, the A-frame lowered, teeters shocks, ascending double, etc. Over these 19 years, I’ve learned a lot of lessons in my role in making agility safer for my dogs. I’ve changed my training methods, my obstacle criteria, and even added athletic conditioning to my program.

I’ll review a few of the important things that “I” do in my program. Keep in mind that I am not a veterinarian nor am I a canine physical fitness expert. These notes are just based on my personal experience and adaptations. I don’t endorse nor refute any specific methods of training. I’m going to simply describe my approaches. You may take away what you choose or leave that which you feel is not appropriate for your team.

Let’s start!

JUMPING

Many competitors take for granted that jumping is just about clearing a jump without the bar coming down. I sure did, until Sierra began to consistently knock the back bar of the double jump. This was my first awakening to get smarter about my agility training. Have you ever watched track and field hurdles? We can all pretty much jump over something, but those hurdle athletes must be trained in the proper form to efficiently and effectively clear the jump. The same applies to our dogs. I discovered Susan Salo and her methods of teaching proper jumping skills for agility dogs. There are others who teach jumping skills, but Salo is what I know. She discusses the anatomy of jumping as having several components for the dog:

1 – judge the most appropriate take-off point; 2 – use front legs for the proper elevation and trajectory;

3 – use rear legs to push and propel airborne; 4 – in flight, the dog’s head should be down and

the back rounded, legs and feet should be tucked to clear the jump bars; 5 – finally, the dog must land and smoothly stride out.

Susan Salo uses a series of jump grids to teach dogs these components of

jumping. I’ve used her grids not only to teach the behavior, but also on-going in my training to reinforce and maintain conditioning. *ACTION - Next time you are training or competing, film your dog. Examine the five points. Think about where you can help improve for safety, efficiency, and conditioning.

CONTACT OBSTACLES

When I first began agility, I chose to do “running contacts” with my dogs. In reality, I didn’t train any specific behavior for contacts and instead just allowed my dogs to run off the obstacles as they pleased. This is not technically a “running contact”. Problems crept up for my dogs. They would run off the end of the teeter, and as the teeter recoiled from the ground, the dog got “spanked” in the rear as they exited the teeter, or tossed in the air with recoil upward

weight and stillness counteracts the bounce from the teeter recoil. No more spankings!

2 – A-FRAME

* To ensure a safe and controlled descent down the A-frame, I trained a true running contact behavior. In the beginning for Gee! in 2009, my trainer suggested using a mouse-pad at the base of the A-frame. On the flat, I taught her first to touch the mouse pad with her front paws and stay. Eventually I added movement toward the mouse pad with a touch, pause and quick release. Finally I taught her to run, touch and keep running. Once Gee! was proficient on the flat, I moved the behavior to the base of the AFRAME. Amazingly this worked!

* In recent years, Raycer has shown me that I needed to teach HIM a safe approach to the upramp of the A-frame. One too many times he jumped too big and slammed his poor little body into the obstacle. I used a stride regulator on the ground to force him to stride up the A-frame rather than to leap upon it.

3 – DOG WALK

As mentioned, my concern with the dog walk was that my dog would sometimes leap off the side, especially if I was diverging away from the obstacle. I used the mouse pad to train and condition my dogs to run straight thru to the bottom of the ramp regardless of my position or movement.

A few notes on my contact training evolution: I currently use a ding-dong door mat at the base of the A-frame and dog walk in my training. The audible sound lets me know for certain that the dog has hit the correct place on the obstacle. Additionally, I use a stride regulator bar on the dog walk and A-frame down ramps placed at the point where the color changes to yellow. This helps the dog maintain a proper stride vice a leap as they descend. Finally, I use these training aides consistently when training.

swing. If I diverged away from the dog walk, my dog could conceivably come off the side and literally miss the yellow zone! On the A-frame, my dogs always hit the yellow zone, BUT would sometimes leap from high up and cause me to gasp! These behaviors were all injuries in the making! In one weekend, both Gee! and Sierra developed a teeter fear after being repeatedly spanked and tossed by teeter recoil. It took months to re-train and regain confidence. So here’s what I now demand for my contact performances:

1 – TEETER

I’ve trained my dogs to race past the pivot point to the end of the teeter. As they ride the teeter down, they lower their center of gravity (ideally lay down). The behavior I expect at the end of the teeter is for my dog to SIT and wait seated until I give my release. I can quite literally run full speed past the teeter, shouting “SIT, WAIT”. My dog sits and waits. I am clear, consistent and confident in my criteria. Repeated drilling ensures that they understand their job. I have a fast teeter and a quick release. The dog’s

*ACTION – film and observe your dog’s contact behaviors. Where are they exiting the dog walk? The A-frame? Are they striding through or are they jumping? Is there a teeter recoil that could lead to a spanking? What can you modify for safer obstacle performance?

HANDLING and CUES

HANDLING - I consider my own handling a factor in my dog’s safety on a course. Am I going to put too much pressure on their line and force a distracted or dangerous error? When should I keep my dog in extension and when is it best to put them in collection? Should I use a blind cross and keep speed in a gradual turn or should I execute a front cross to force collection for a sharper yet safer turn? When should I use

verbal cues and when should I hush and let my dog do its’ job? Does my dog have a good balance of both obstacle and handler focus? Ideally, I want my dog watching me in his/her peripheral vision while confidently focused on their obstacle performance. I want to choose the appropriate handling maneuver.

CUES - Are you a “busy” handler? Do you run with flailing arms and shouting noises? Do you effectively communicate with your dog as you navigate the course? Do you think of the multiple handling cues as you walk your strategy? The biggies are: Eyes, feet, motion, hands / shoulders, verbals, position, etc Providing clear and concise cues gives the most accurate information to your dog as you navigate a course. With clear information on “what’s next”, your dog no longer needs to worry about YOU and can focus on executing their performance as you’ve trained. I strive to employ at least 3 of the mentioned handler cues for each maneuver. YOU MATTER.

*ACTION – as you walk a course and plan your handling strategy, do you consider your dog’s safety in relation to your choices? Ponder how your choices will impact.

STRENGTH AND AEROBIC CONDITIONING

I admit that I am probably the weakest in this regard. I try to not be a couch to course competitor, but life can interfere. For aerobic conditioning, I love to go in my yard in the evenings and throw the ball. My dogs love it with gusto! I do ‘bounce jumps’ and jump grid work to build muscle and physical conditioning. I have a treadmill that I use occasionally for stamina. I have FitBall equipment (a peanut, disc, and bone). I use these mostly for core conditioning. In summers I have a small 12’ swimming pool (mostly for myself, but the dogs swim too).

*ACTION – Are you a couch-to-course competitor? How can you help your dog obtain and sustain good physical condition for your chosen sports?

YOUR CONDITIONING

For many of us, we keep our dogs in excellent condition. For me, I know I do not put that same

effort into my own conditioning. Chances are that our personal injuries outnumber those of our dogs. Do you stretch before running? I nearly always see folks at the warm up jump, but I rarely see the handlers warming themselves up with stretching. I’m working on these things for myself.

*ACTION – Get busy! Give yourself the same attention to conditioning that you give to your dogs!

In conclusion, I hope there’s something in here that causes you to consider how you impact and manage the health, conditioning, and safety of

your dachshund athlete! As you consider the action items, check with your trainer and coaches with regard to where you may be able to make improvements. If you can’t film yourself, then ask your buddies to observe you and your dog. Seek honest and candid feedback and be open to making changes where necessary.

Finally, I feel a need to reiterate that I’ve simply described MY chosen methods of training. You choose what techniques work best for your dog and fit with your program. Good luck. Run clean. Run safe!!

Focus and Fun!

by Brenda A. Riemer

This is the 5th article I have written for our magazine. To date we have looked at the NOC/Classic, training puppies for all performance venues, proofing part 1, and proofing part 2 (judge pressure). I asked one of our Facebook groups for topics of interest and received the following: heeling, focus between exercises which would include the dos and don’ts between exercises, and keeping obedience fun. This article is on the topic of focus & fun between exercises, and I promise heeling for the following DCA magazine. Please review some of the proofing items in earlier DCA magazines for teaching focus in practice. A sneak preview: I will explain heeling methods from two of the best heeling gurus that I have come trained with and will have YouTube links to Zelda and me which will demonstrate the heeling concepts.

There is no reason why obedience should not be fun. How you train, and how you act in the ring will go a long way towards making this sport the highlight of your dog’s day. For example, when I open the closet where I keep Zelda’s training items, she comes flying to me. There have been times when I put her bag in the van the night before a show, and I find her sitting at the door waiting to go. I love explaining to her that we must wait a day. So, let’s think about the time from the crate to the ring, and once in the ring, what we can do.

Many times, when I present seminars, when I ask attendees what their routine is from the crate to the ring entrance, I see a lot of blank looks. To have a dog who is upbeat in the ring, the dog must be upbeat leaving the crate. Think about how you get your dog out of a crate. Are you dreading getting into the ring? If you are, why should the dog be upbeat? How can we create a great experience? Before I give the suggestions, one note. Take the dog out to potty 30 minutes or longer before you need to get the dog out of the crate for the ring. Put the dog back in the crate. This way, coming out of the crate to show is specific. Last, learn how much of a warmup your dog needs. You do not want the dog to be bored. For example, if Zelda and I are not first in the ring, in utility I will not get her out of the crate until after articles (scent discrimination) is over, unless it’s the last exercise. In novice, I would wait until the heel free exercise. Learn what your dog needs as many times less is more.

At home and at matches, take your dog out of the crate and engage in play. When I was in Mississippi for Debby Quigley lessons, we drove to a park and practiced getting the dogs out of the crate, playing for 1 minute, then putting the dogs back in the crates. We did this at different locations, and then slowly added heeling, etc. As an aside, once shows opened again as the first wave of the pandemic ebbed, in my area we had to crate in the van and go from the van to inside the building to show. This exercise helped so much! Play can be

interacting with you, tugging a toy, a dog butt grab, and more. See what your dog enjoys! A warmup should be fun with turns, spins, and more. No need to warm up with the ring exercises. When we talk about focus, we are interested in if the dog is looking at you when you are not looking at the dog. Practice this at home in front of a mirror. Look at the dog and randomly reward.

Then look away from the dog (with an eye to the mirror). When the dog stays focused on your, reward! This is something that you can practice anywhere and pays off in the ring.

Next is your ring entrance. I discussed ring entrances a little bit in the first proofing article, but let’s review a few items. First, if there is room, there is no need to stand at the ring entrance. Stand four to five feet back so that you can heel into the ring and add a spin or turn if you’d like. Keep it light and look at your dog. This is engagement! When you take the leash off, you can hand it to the steward without looking at the steward. Keep your focus on your dog. As you move to the location of the first exercise, you can include asking the dog to turn or spin. You can talk or sing to the dog. No whistling! You can even ask for an “up” as you move to the next location.

Let’s pretend we are in either novice or open and have just finished heeling and are ready for the figure 8 exercise. Many times, the heeling pattern will end near the cones. As soon as the judge says “exercise finished”, go ahead and verbally praise your dog as you move the very short distance to the start of the figure 8. You can have the dog turn or spin to get into position. You can talk. The dog can do an “up.” All of these are fine. The golden rule: Do not make the judge wait. Do not ask your dog to do something like an up 5 times. If the dog doesn’t do it the first time, move on.

In beginning novice and open, many judges will begin an exercise in the same location. In beginning novice you might be in the same location for the sit for exam, sit stay walk around the ring, and the recall. This is when you want to, once the judge says exercise finished, get the dog off the sit, praise, and return to the location. I have seen many dogs not do the recall because after two stays, they believe it’s a proof. In open this happens when the judge has command discrimination and the drop on recall in the same location (or the DOR finish and the retrieve on the flat in the same location). Move the dogs and engage with them for a few seconds. It’s okay!

What should you never do in the ring? Whistling is not allowed. Taking your dog

There is no reason why obedience should not be fun. How you train, and how you act in the ring will go a long way towards making this sport the highlight of your dog’s day.

by the collar is not allowed unless you are in novice and are gently guiding the dog from point A to point B. You are not allowed to pull on the collar, drag the dog, or give corrections in the ring. Never pick up the dog as that will result in a substantial penalty (3 points to an NQ). You are allowed to carry the dog into the ring for awards, but never while you are showing. Be careful how many times you ask the dog for a spin or turn as some judges will rule that as training in the ring. I ask for one spin as we start to move from the end of one exercise to the next. If you spin the entire length of the ring, a judge will question it. Although our dogs love to have their ears rubbed, stay away from head and ears as much as you can. Judges will wonder if you are giving an “ear pinch” hint to the dog.

Now let’s think about you, the handler. How are you in the ring? Are you relaxed and happy? Are you stressed and wondering why you are there? The dog reads you better than you read the dog. If you are not having fun, there is no reason why your dog should be engaged with you in the ring.

Results - DCA 2022 Annual Election of Officers & Directors

The following positions were not contested and are declared elected.

President: Cheryl Shultz

1st Vice President: Carl Holder

2nd Vice President: Deneice Van Hook

Recording Secretary: Kathy Lockyer

by Larry Sorenson AKC Delegate

The September AKC Delegate Meeting is always a very busy one. This is the meeting to elect the Delegate Committees.

The Delegates approved the following at this meeting:

Passed

Voted on the proposed amendment to Article IV, Section 1, of the Charter and Bylaws of The American Kennel Club, which adds “Multi-Breed Clubs” back to the list of club types eligible for membership. A prior amendment removed multibreed clubs and substituted All-Breed and Group Clubs. This change may have unintentionally excluded a category of clubs permitted to become members for many years, I.e., the multibreed Retriever Field Trial Clubs.

Passed

Vote on the proposed amendment to Article VII, Section 1, of the Charter and Bylaws of The

Last, what if your dog fails an exercise? We’ve all been there. Here is something to think about when that happens. As the handler, don’t deflate and look angrier than a dachshund who has missed a meal. You can say “no” if the dog is going the wrong direction. I tend to put my hands in the air and slightly turn from the exercise. My dogs know that if they don’t front, it was wrong. Once the dog is near me, I am smiling, and I tell the dog it’s time for us to finish strong and off we go to the next exercise. If I use the fix n go, it’s because it’s the last exercise and I want success for the dog when we are leaving the ring.

When you leave the ring, keep the focus and your heeling games going as you walk to your crate. Play a bit with the dog. Treat the dog. But don’t make returning to the crate more fun than getting out of the crate! My bias is not to have a jackpot ready for the dog as I don’t want my dog thinking about a big treat when we are in the ring. I want the ring time as our fun time. And if I’m having fun, that sends a huge message down the leash to my dog.!

Corresponding Secretary: Debby Krieg

Treasurer: Kenneth Levison

REPORT OF TELLERS

(Election of Board of Directors)

Election of Class of 2025

Total Number of Ballots Received 360

Illegal Ballots 2

Candidates for Board of Directors:

Votes Received

Passed

Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 10, Section 4, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows – (Duties and Responsibilities of) Show Veterinarians, which inserts “or veterinary clinics” for clarity and consistency.

Passed

Vote on the proposed amendment to Chapter 16, Section 2, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows –It amends the rule to provide the opportunity for class dogs placing 2nd, 3rd or 4th in the group to be awarded Championship points. It adds language to define how Championship points to be awarded would be calculated whereas a class dog placing 2nd, 3rd, or 4th in the group competition would receive the greatest number of Championship points earned in the breeds from the same group excluding any breed which received a higher placement in the group at the same event.

Monika Martin

276 Elected Sandy Arnold 274 Elected Constance Fisher 251 Elected Mary Olich Nie 230 Elected Laura Abbott-Licht 186 Not Elected Frances Colonna 96 Not Elected

MARY V. HOLUB, PRP-R, Chairman of Tellers

Christopher Registered Unit, National Association of Parliamentarians

Meet the Breeds

The Meet the BREEDS is finally getting on the move again. The Pandemic set the program back due to the owners of the facility stopping the shows. AKC has had several very successful events. Tickets sold up to $100.00 dollars for the VIP tickets. The overall events were very successful.

Dachshund Club of America was Represented by the following Clubs

• San Diego Dachshund Club

• Dallas-Ft Worth Dachshund Club

• Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club

• Central Ohio Dachshund Club

Thank You very, very much.

All these Dachshund Clubs received raving reviews. AKC Staffers loved the Dachshunds presented and the dedication to the Dachshund.

STAND ALONE MTB in COLORADO

This MTB event is NOT an AKC event. The Event is presented by Colorado Springs Kennel Club and the local Club like the Combine Dachshund Club. I believe this may be the future of MTB. I see this as a win, win for Clubs and the public.

AKC Meet the Breeds

The First MTB Event for 2023 is scheduled for the New Year on January 28th and 29th at the Javits Center, New York. I am sure there will be more to come.!

American Kennel Club, which removes term limits for AKC Board members.

It was my first time competing in what would eventually lead me to experience some of my proudest achievements and set this to-be Dachshund handler on the ride of her lifetime!

When I began showing in Juniors, I was showing my first dog and diabetic alert service dog, a Flat-Coated Retriever whose name is Bruin. Yes, that’s right…originally, I was a Sporting kid! I remember walking up to the rings and praying, “God, don’t let my shoe fall off in this ring right now!”

Well, God did not let my shoe fall off but I did learn how to give a little caution to the wind and try new things that day. I didn’t have mentors in the beginning and my wonderful parents knew as much as I did about showing dogs. Somehow, I won three Novice classes in a row and was moved up to Open the next weekend, then promptly just about lost every class I showed in for the next two years! But eventually, with time, I met new people who taught me what they knew and shared their secrets of success with me, which in turn gave me the knowledge to create my own tack box of knowledge.

So, if you are thinking about starting in junior showmanship or already have, you may find yourself wondering, “What do I do to become successful?”

`Although there’s no definite answer to this question, the following steps positively serve all new fanciers searching to find success in the show ring.

1. Figure out what you want.

What kind of events would you like to participate in? Is your goal eventually to become a handler, breeder, or other type of canine professional? What kind of dog would you like? Hopefully, the answer to the last question is a DACHSHUND! But, if not, it’s still vitally important to know what you’d like to focus on with your dog. This way, when you are choosing mentors, you can find someone in the exact field you’d like to know about.

2. FIND A MENTOR!

It’s ALL IN CAPS because it’s so important! Attend local shows, events, and specialties if you can and talk with those you find kind, knowledgeable, and constructive. If you already have a dog, your puppy’s

reputable breeder should be your first contact. If you’re still looking for a puppy, look for someone who has had success in the show and performance ring, remains in good standing with the breed parent club, health tests their dogs appropriately, and is willing to mentor you or at least direct you to good support.

3. Find joy in the time spent with your dog.

Not all moments inside and out of the ring are going to be stellar. We have all had amazing wins, disappointing losses, and moments where we wonder why we even do “this” anymore (like when your puppy wakes you up 12 times in the night to potty). But, the moments make up your journey…and as the wise advise, “ENJOY THE JOURNEY!” Don’t lose sight of what’s important and don’t place the emphasis on the win. Winning is a byproduct of solid dog+human relationship, work ethic, effort, and good will. Keep trying!

4. Be a part of the community.

If you have local kennel clubs, make friends and if you can, volunteer! There is no better way to improve than by watching the “behind-the-

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scenes” logistics of your sport. Plus, the help is often greatly appreciated. If you are at a show and have spare time, sit ringside and watch your favorite handlers. Take notice of how they set their dogs up, handle them, and present them.

You may find their styles suggest some improvements that you should make with your own dog! Junior showmanship, and this sport in general, is about relationship, dedication, sportsmanship, and community. In my personal opinion, the secret to success is not through winning, but instead through how a handler and a dog integrates all of those qualities into their journey. If I could tell somebody just one thing about my show career, it would be that shared effort, integrity, emphasis on rapport and dedication made my dogs and I what we are together. And that, my friends, by itself is my secret to success. !

JULY 1, 2016 is marked as an extremely important date in my life.

It is with sorrow that I report that Fran Colonna passed away on October 13th.

We have lost so many significant people in the fancy over the past year and sadly, we have lost an icon of the Dachshund world with the passing of Fran Colonna. Fran has left an indelible mark on the wire variety and on our breed in general. Her enthusiasm, love of the breed and wide-ranging knowledge will be sorely missed by so many of us.

Fran was always looking to educate people about our breed and often helped mentor future judges. She was intimately involved with putting together materials for our general education programs, and with Larry Sorenson, initiated our meet the breeds booths – both the one in Orlando, and the mobile one. She was a judge of the Hound Group and had

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owned, bred and shown Afghans as well.

What is more, she was a loyal friend, whose bright smile would light up a room. You could always expect an honest response to any question; she was always a straightforward, take me as I am, kind of person. She loved art, music, and travel with friends. Her wit and devotion to family were exceptional. Fran thought of others first –family above all else and then those who needed assistance. A devoted member of the Red Cross, she was deployed in New York City after 9-11, as well at other disaster sites with no thought of her health. Sadly, she suffered numerous health problems after her stint in New York City. But she rarely complained and soldiered on even after fracturing her spine, insisting that she was going

to attend our last Dachshund Club Board meeting, which she could not make, as she was hospitalized and ultimately went home with hospice care and the loving attention of her family. Besides the loss to the Dachshund world and our fancy, I feel I have lost a mentor, a wonderful colleague and a friend. Godspeed, Fran, may angels guide you to your rest.

Ken Levison

Larson points out, is an estimate but can provide more accuracy on a case-by-case basis.

birth, a blood sample is collected. The blood sample is sent to a veterinary reference laboratory like Hemopet’ss Hemolife Diagnostic Laboratory. This also could be the diagnostic laboratories of university veterinary schools like those at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Michigan State University, Cornell University, Auburn University, and others including commercial labs such as Antech Diagnostics and Idexx.

Step 2. The laboratory runs an antibody titer test for canine distemper and parvovirus.

Step 3. Based on the results, the laboratory will provide a nomograph analysis that conservatively estimates the optimal time to vaccinate a litter against distemper and parvovirus.

Based on a peer-reviewed study published in 2020 (Larson et al.), the researchers compared litters that had a nomograph analysis to those that did not. Turns out, 95.7% of the nomograph group was protected against distemper and 90.5% was protected against parvovirus, whereas only 85.5% of the non-nomograph group was protected against distemper and 81.7% against parvovirus. The data used included date of birth and vaccination history of commercial canine vaccinations for puppies less than one year of age and was compared to more than 5,000 adult dogs with known vaccination histories.

One of the limitations with this nomograph analysis approach is the assumption of 100% percent transfer of MDA. According to the study authors. Rather than an evaluation of protection for a litter, nomograph analysis of breeding dam antibody level is intended to be a conservative estimate of duration of maternal antibody interference with modified- live viral vaccines. Reported percent transfer estimates of 60, 70% was confirmed by our laboratory (data not shown). However, because we had transfer rates up to 100% in some excellent colostrum-producing dams, nomograph is calculated based on conservative assumption of 100% transfer from dam to litter.

Regardless, we found this study to offer a good baseline for further research. It would be interesting to have a large scale nomograph study that compares two litters from the same female dog or, even better, from the same biological parents. Within that, the study can run nomographs 2 weeks before estimated births, measure antibodies in the actual colostrum, and ask about variables that might affect the antibody level outcome of one litter to the next. For instance, was milk replacer used? (Milk replacer closes the gut so maternal antibodies cannot be absorbed.) Was fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) given? Cesarean section or natural birth?

In an instructional video, Dr. Laurie Larson of the University of Wisconsin team discusses some of the additional variables that can affect a puppy’s MDA levels.

#1. The mother is not good at making colostrum.

#2. The puppy does not absorb colostrum well.

#3. The mother has no interest in the litter and will not nurse. Thus, because of these variables, the nomograph analysis, as Dr.

Additionally, are you wondering about the reason and benefit of giving FFP to newborn pups?

Sometimes a puppy is weak or orphaned, did not receive enough colostrum, or might have the fading puppy syndrome. In this instance, we can replace the colostrum with FFP either by injection or orally in the first 36 hours of life. The FFP then provides a source of globulins (plasma protein antibodies) to protect the puppy against common viruses and other microbes, and to supply important nutrients.

Rescues and shelters frequently have abandoned mothers whose vaccination histories are unknown. Additionally, pregnant and nursing dogs should not be given any vaccines as these could harm her health and the health of her fetuses and newborn litter. So, these organizations would particularly benefit from having a few tubes of FFP on hand.

Plasma treatment for orphaned puppies or for those receiving only minimal colostrum after birth should be given three times in the first 2448 hours of life: 1st at birth; 2nd in 12 hours; and, 3rd time in 12 hours after the 2nd. Treatment for healthy newborns may be repeated at 5 to 14 days of age and then again at 3 to 4 weeks of age. For sick newborns, more frequent transfusions of FFP may be necessary. These transfusions are usually given intraperitoneally (IP), but they can also be given orally in the first 24-36 hours of life. FFP is salty, so it should be followed with a little drop of honey (not raw honey for newborns) or syrup on the tongue. When puppies are two days of age or older, the route of administration must be IP (or IV or subcutaneously) and not oral, as the antibodies in plasma will no longer be absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract.

Hemopet offers 12 mL tubes of FFP that are the ideal size to treat fading puppy syndrome or orphaned pups.

References

CAVIDS Titer Testing, Nomograph and Puppy Follow-up Video (30:42 Minutes) | CAVIDS Titer Testing, University of Wisconsin-Madison Veterinary School of Medicine, https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/lab/cavids/nomograph-and-puppy-follow-up-explainer-video-30minutes/.

Dodds, W. Jean. Puppy and Kitten Vaccinations: Timing Is Critical, Jean Dodds’s Pet Health Resource, Tumblr, 5 Mar. 2014, https://drjeandoddspethealthresource.tumblr.com/post/78666367482/maternal-antibodiesvaccines#.YtgQfXbMLIV.

Dodds, W. Jean. Treating Fading Puppy Syndrome’s or Orphaned Pups with Fresh-Frozen Plasma‚ Jean Dodds’s Pet Health Resource, Tumblr, 7 Aug. 2016, https://drjeandoddspethealthresource.tumblr.com/post/148593018041/treating-fading-puppysyndrome-or-orphaned-pups#.YtgWLnbMLIV.

Larson, Laurie, et al., Canine Nomograph Evaluation Improves Puppy Immunization, Clinical Theriogenology, vol. 12, no. 3, Sept. 2020, pp. 215. https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/lab/wpcontent/uploads/sites/12/2020/11/Larson-Clinical-Theriogenolgy-Official-Journal-of-Society-forTheriogenology-Volume-12-Number-3-September-2020-215-221.pdf.

Mila, Hanna, et al., Immunoglobulin G Concentration in Canine Colostrum: Evaluation and Variability, Journal of Reproductive Immunology, vol. 112, Nov. 2015, pp. 24‚ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jri.2015.06.001,

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Events Approved

by AKC per their website as of 11/20/22

Only those events approved by AKC before this publication is printed are listed.

Contact the Event Chairs of these events with any questions.

Mississippi Dachshund Club

January 14, 2023

Mississippi State Fairgrounds

1207 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS

Web Site: http://www.msdachshund.org/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club

January 14, 2023

Florida Classic Park 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL

Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Mississippi Dachshund Club

January 15, 2023

Mississippi State Fairgrounds 1207 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS Web Site: http://www.msdachshund.org/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club

January 15, 2023

Florida Classic Park

5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL Web Site:http://fgcdachshundclub.com/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club

January 20, 2023

Florida Classic Park

5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL

Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club

January 21, 2023

Florida Classic Park

5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL

Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Event Chair: Kathy zMcGehee 336 Nations Lane SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601 kathymcgehee52@gmail.com • 601-835-6764

For additional information contact: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., Superintendent P.O. Box 25764

Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0764 • (405) 427-8181 mail@onofrio.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Event Chair: Mary Stolz 180 Motor Rd., Lexington, NC 27295 marydoxy.ms@gmail.com • 813-215-3580

For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Event Chair: Kathy McGehee 336 Nations Lane SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601 kathymcgehee52@gmail.com • 601-835-6764

For additional information contact: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., Superintendent P.O. Box 25764 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0764 • (405) 427-8181 mail@onofrio.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Event Chair: Carol Blancato 3912 Rudder Way, New Port Richey, FL 34652 1952havin@gmail.com • 727-741-8243

For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 mbf@infodog.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Event Chair: Mary Stolz 180 Motor Rd., Lexington, NC 27295 marydoxy.ms@gmail.com • 813-215-358

For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 mbf@infodog.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Event Chair: Carol Blancato 3812 Rudder Way, New Port Richey, FL 34652 1952havin@gmail.com • 727-741-s8243

For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 mbf@infodog.com

Judges:

Breed: (L) Jerry Cerasini (S) Jerry Cerasini (W) Jerry Cerasini

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mrs. Karen C. Wilson (S) Mrs. Karen C. Wilson (W) Mrs. Karen C. Wilson

Junior Show: Mrs. Karen C. Wilson

Sweepstakes: Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza (S) Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza (W) Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza

Junior Show: Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mrs. Terry M. DePietro (S) Mrs. Terry M. DePietro (W) Mrs. Terry M. DePietro

Junior Show: Mrs. Terry M. DePietro

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mrs. Mary Olich Nie (S) Mrs. Mary Olich Nie (W) Mrs. Mary Olich Nie

Junior Show: Mrs. Mary Olich Nie

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mr. Walter “Wally” M. Jones

(S) Mr. Walter “Wally” M. Jones (W) Mr. Walter “Wally” M. Jones

Junior Show: Mr. Walter “Wally” M Jones (p) Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

UPCOMING SPECIALTIES

All dates, times and addresses are as accurate as possible before the newsletter deadline date. Please consult the show secretaries or superintendents for any further information.

Greater Portland Dachshund Club

January

18, 2023

Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center 2050-2060 North Marine Dr., Portland, OR http://greaterportlanddachshundclub.com/home Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Greater Portland Dachshund Club

January 18, 2023

Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center

2050-2060 North Marine Dr., Portland, OR http://greaterportlanddachshundclub.com/home Entries for this event are limited to: 100

San Diego Dachshund Club, Inc.

February 24, 2023

Del Mar Fairgrounds

2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA Web Site: http://www.sddc.us Entries for this event are limited to: 100

San Diego

Dachshund Club, Inc.

February

25, 2023

Del Mar Fairgrounds

2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA Web Site:http://www.sddc.us Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of St. Louis, Inc.

March 3, 2023

Purina Farms

200 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO Web Site:http://www.dachshund-stl.org/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of St. Louis, Inc.

March 3, 2023

Purina Farms

200 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO

Web Site:http://www.dachshund-stl.org/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of California

March 3, 2023

Lake Perris State Recreation Area

17801 Lake Perris Dr. Perris, CA Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Closing Date: Friday, December 30, 2022

Event Chair: Georjan Bridger P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099

For additional information contact: Georjie’s Dog Events, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099

Closing Date: Friday, December 30, 2022

Event Chair: Georjan Bridger P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099

For additional information contact: Georjie’s Dog Events, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Event Chair: Cheryl Lemon 5609 Amaya Dr. Apt. 232, La Mesa, CA 91942-3685 lemonc@cox.net • 619-787-8824

For additional information contact: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows, Superintendent 320 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (323) 727-0136 • smail@jbradshaw.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Event Chair: Cheryl Lemon 5609 Amaya Dr. Apt. 232, La Mesa, CA 91942-3685 lemonc@cox.net • 619-787-8824

For additional information contact: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows, Superintendent 320 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (323) 727-0136 • smail@jbradshaw.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Event Chair: Lauren Ebel 1703 Menard Dr., Belleville, IL 62220 lme327@hotmail.com • 618-960-7550

For additional information contact: Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 • info@foytrentdogshows.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Event Chair: Lauren Ebel 1703 Menard Dr., Belleville, IL 62220 lme327@hotmail.com • 618-960-7550

For additional information contact: Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 • info@foytrentdogshows.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Event Chair: Ms. Lisa M. Pino 11166 Big Dipper D., Jurupa Valley, CA 91752-2111 crazyqlisa@aol.com • 951-743-6798

For additional information contact: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows, Superintendent 320 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (323) 727-0136 • smail@jbradshaw.com

Judges:

Breed: (L) Miss Evalyn Gregory (S) Miss Evalyn Gregory (W) Miss Evalyn Gregory

Junior Show: Miss Evalyn Gregory

Sweepstakes: Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mr. David W. Haddock (S) Mr. David W. Haddock (W) Mr. David W. Haddock

Junior Show: Mr. David W. Haddock

Sweepstakes: Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges: Breed: (L) Jan Schirmer (S) Jan Schirmer (W) Jan Schirmer

Junior Show: Jan Schirmer

Judges: Breed: (L) Carole Beyerle (S) Carole Beyerle (L) Carole Beyerle

Judges: Breed: (L) Mr. Jerry M. Watson (S) Mr. Jerry M. Watson (W) Mr. Jerry M. Watson

Judges: Breed: (L) Mr. Dan J. Harrison (S) Mr. Dan J. Harrison (W) Mr. Dan J. Harrison

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges: Breed: (L) Mrs. Joan Goldstein (S) Mrs. Joan Goldstein (W) Mrs. Joan Goldstein

UPCOMING SPECIALTIES ...continued

All dates, times and addresses are as accurate as possible before the newsletter deadline date. Please consult the show secretaries or superintendents for any further information.

Dachshund Club of California

March 3, 2023

Lake Perris State Recreation Area 17801 Lake Perris Dr. Perris, CA

Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Badger Dachshund Club, Inc.

March 11, 2023

Oshkosh Kennel Club

220 W. Packer Avenue, Oshkosh, WI

Web Site: http://www.badgerdc.org

Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Badger Dachshund Club,

March

Inc.

11, 2023

Oshkosh Kennel Club

220 W. Packer Avenue, Oshkosh, WI Web Site: http://www.badgerdc.org

Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Badger Dachshund Club, Inc.

March 12, 2023

Oshkosh Kennel Club

220 W. Packer Avenue, Oshkosh, WI Web Site: http://www.badgerdc.org Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County

March 18, 2023

York Interstate Fairgrounds Rt 74 Carlisle Ave., York, PA

Louisville Dachshund Club

March 17, 2023

Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center

937 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY

Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Louisville Dachshund Club

March 18, 2023

Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center

937 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY

Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Event Chair: Ms. Lisa M. Pino 11166 Big Dipper D., Jurupa Valley, CA 91752-2111 crazyqlisa@aol.com • 951-743-6798

For additional information contact: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows, Superintendent 320 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (323) 727-0136 • smail@jbradshaw.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Event Chair: Carolyn Lewis 10216 316th Ave., Princeton, MN 55371 casoria@ecenet.com • 612-991-7563

For additional information contact: Kathy Dachlet, Event Secretary 7821 Morrison Rd., Greenleaf, WI 54126 (920) 864-2752 • k9secretary@centurytel.net

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Event Chair: Carolyn Lewis 10216 316th Ave., Princeton, MN 55371 casoria@ecenet.com • 612-991-7563

For additional information contact: Kathy Dachlet, Event Secretary 7821 Morrison Rd., Greenleaf, WI 54126 (920) 864-2752 • k9secretary@centurytel.net

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Event Chair: Carolyn Lewis 10216 316th Ave., Princeton, MN 55371 casoria@ecenet.com • 612-991-7563

For additional information contact: Kathy Dachlet, Event Secretary 7821 Morrison Rd., Greenleaf, WI 54126 (920) 864-2752 • k9secretary@centurytel.net

Closing Date: Wednesda, March 1, 2023

Event Chair: Nancy Dougherty P.O. Box 121, Lewisville, PA 19351-0121 ndoughe982@aol.com • 610-207-5990

For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 • info@raudogshows.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Event Chair: Walter “Wally” Jones 165 N. Cayman Isles Blvd., Englewood, KY 34223 pedigreejones@gmail.com • 502-419-7241

For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Event Chair: Walter “Wally” Jones 165 N. Cayman Isles Blvd., Englewood, KY 34223 pedigreejones@gmail.com • 502-419-7241

For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges: Breed: (L) Jerry Cerasini (S) Jerry Cerasini W) Jerry Cerasini

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges: Breed: (L) Mr. James Donahue (S) Mr. James Donahue (W) Mr. James Donahue

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges: Breed: (L) Dr. Judi M. Roller (S) Dr. Judi M. Roller (W) Dr. Judi M. Roller

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges: Breed: (L) Dr. Edna K. Martin (S) Dr. Edna K. Martin (W Dr. Edna K. Martin

Junior Show: Dr. Edna K. Martin

Judges: Breed: (L) Ms. Celeste M. Gonzalez (S) Ms. Celeste M. Gonzalez

(W) Ms. Celeste M. Gonzalez

Hound Group: Allen L. Odom

NOHS Group Dr. Albert P. Bianchi

Junior Show: Dr. Tracy Powell (p)

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges: Breed: (L) Mrs. Jane T. Fowler

(S) Mrs. Jane T. Fowler

(W) Mrs. Jane T. Fowler

Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges:

Breed: (L) Deedy Sorenson

(S) Deedy Sorenson (W) Deedy Sorenson

Photo by Kelly McDuff

UPCOMING SPECIALTIES

All dates, times and addresses are as accurate as possible before the newsletter deadline date. Please consult the show secretaries or superintendents for any further information.

Dallas-Ft Worth Dachshund Club

March 21, 2023

Purina Farms

200 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO Web Site: http://www.dfwdachshund.com Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of America, Inc.

March 22, 2023

Purina Farms

200 Checkerboard Drive Gray Summit, MO

Web Site: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Dachshund Club of America, Inc. March

24, 2023

Purina Farms

200 Checkerboard Drive

Gray Summit, MO

Web Site: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Dachshund Club of New Jersey

March 24, 2023

New Jersey Convention and Exposition Cntr. 97 Sunfield Ave. Edison, NJ

Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of New Jersey

March

25, 2023

New Jersey Convention and Exposition Cntr. 97 Sunfield Ave. Edison, NJ

Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley

April 29, 2023

Canyon RV Park

24001 Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA Web Site:http://www.dcsav.org/

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley

April 30, 2023

Canyon RV Park

24001 Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA Web Site: http://www.dcsav.org/

Closing Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023

Event Chair: Ms. Lexa Richmond 124 Oakhurst Drive, Bedford, TX 76022 hialeahdachshunds@gmail.com • 432-210-9666

For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 931-7099 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com

Closing Date: Friday, March 3, 2023

Event Chair: Mr. Carl Holder 1130 Redoak Dr., Lumberton, TX 77657 candachs@aol.com • 409-781-5537

For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 931-7099 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com

Closing Date: Friday, March 3, 2023

Event Chair: Mr. Carl Holder 1130 Redoak Dr., Lumberton, TX 77657 candachs@aol.com • 409-781-5537

For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 931-7099 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Event Chair: Carrie Hamilton 9621 Bachelor Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530-8570 hamiltce@ptd.net • 610-285-2469

For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 • info@raudogshows.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Event Chair: Carrie Hamilton 9621 Bachelor Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530-8570 hamiltce@ptd.net • 610-285-2469

For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 • info@raudogshows.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Event Chair: Steve Shultz 3817 Seven Oaks Dr., Corona, CA 92881-0737 cherevee@sbcglobal.net • 951-314-8091

For additional information contact: Eileen A. Parr, Event Secretary 18780 Munsee Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307-1426 (760) 946-9048 • parrkees@mac.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Event Chair: Steve Shultz 3817 Seven Oaks Dr., Corona, CA 92881-0737 cherevee@sbcglobal.net • 951-314-8091

For additional information contact: Eileen A. Parr, Event Secretary 18780 Munsee Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307-1426 (760) 946-9048 • parrkees@mac.com

Judges: Breed: (L) Ronda Bermke (S) Aubrey Nash (W) Ms. Lynne Allen

Junior Show: Ronda Bermke

Judges: Breed: (L) Ms. Sherrill C Snyder (S) Mrs. Frances H. Forrester (W) Mr. Scott Deans

Junior Show: Mrs. Frances H. (Marci) Forrester

Points For Reserve Available

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mrs. Lorraine Simmons (S) Eric Henningsen (W) Dianne R. Graham

Sweepstakes: Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Judges: Breed: (L) Frederick R. Vogel (S) Frederick R. Vogel (W) Frederick R. Vogel

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges: Breed: (L) Nancy L. Dougherty (S) Nancy L. Dougherty (W) Nancy L. Dougherty

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mr. John Brading (S) Mr. John Brading (W) Mr. John Brading

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges:

Breed: (L) Mrs. Lisa Young

(S) Mrs. Lisa Young (W) Mrs. Lisa Young

Junior Show: Mrs. Lisa Young

Sweepstakes: Please contact event for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

All dates, times and addresses are as accurate as possible before the newsletter deadline date. Please consult the show secretaries or superintendents for any further information.

Dachshund Club of America, Inc.

June 22, 2023

Clackamas County Fairgrounds 694 NE 4th Ave. Canby, OR http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Greater Portland Dachshund Club

June 23, 2023

Clackamas County Fairgrounds 694 NE 4th Ave., Canby, OR http://greaterportlanddachshundclub.com/home Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Greater Portland Dachshund Club

June 23, 2023

Clackamas County Fairgrounds

694 NE 4th Ave., Canby, OR http://greaterportlanddachshundclub.com/home Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Cascade Dachshund Club

September 9, 2023

Stanwood-Camano Community Fair 6431 Pioneer Hwy. Stanwood, WA Web Site:http://www.cascadedachs.org/

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Event Chair: Georjan Bridger P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099

For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 931-7099 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Event Chair: Georjan Bridger P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099

For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 931-7099 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Event Chair: Georjan Bridger P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099

For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 931-7099 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Event Chair: Jean Dieden 3535 Swede Hill Rd., Clinton, WA 98236-8803 manager@animalhospitalbythesea.com • 360-631-0329

For additional information contact: BaRay Event Services, Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 508,Burlington, WA 98233-0508 (360) 755-7086 • dogshows@barayevents.com

Judges:

Breed: (L) Dr. Kenneth H. Levison (S) Dr. Kenneth H. Levison (W) Dr. Kenneth H. Levison

Junior Show: Dr. Kenneth H. Levison

Judges: Breed: (L) Nancy L. Dougherty (S) Nancy L. Dougherty (W) Nancy L. Dougherty

Junior Show: Rhonda Silveira

Judges:

Breed: (L) Ms. Debra Thornton (S) Ms. Debra Thornton (W) Ms. Debra Thornton

Junior Show: Ms. Debra Thornton

Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Judges:

Breed: (L) Jerry Cerasini (S Jerry Cerasini (W) Jerry Cerasini

Progress Continues in the Development of a New Treatment for Canine Bone Cancer

Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone cancer diagnosed in dogs, usually affecting the limbs of large and giantbreed dogs and mixed breeds. Unfortunately, cancer spread to the lungs (metastasis) is common with this disease. Recommended treatment involves removing the tumor by amputating the affected limb or use of limbsparing surgical techniques followed by chemotherapy. These procedures do have high complication rates and surgery may not be an option for dogs with additional health problems.

Histotripsy appears to be a well-tolerated and effective treatment for canine bone cancer.

With funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), investigators at VirginiaMaryland College of Veterinary Medicine are studying a new, non-surgical treatment option for canine osteosarcoma known as histotripsy. This treatment uses ultrasound waves to breakup tumor tissue in a precise location without heating up the tissues or causing harm to

by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT

surrounding normal structures like skin, muscle, or nerves. Progress continues in developing this promising new treatment.

After designing and constructing a custom histotripsy treatment system for dogs, investigators tested it on bone tumor samples removed from client-owned dogs. Treatment in this study successfully disintegrated the tumor tissue without damaging surrounding skin or muscle.

Next, they completed a clinical trial performing histotripsy on 5 client-owned dogs with suspected osteosarcoma. Participants received the experimental treatment followed by standard limb amputation. Real-time monitoring and post-operative microscopic examination of the tissues showed that histotripsy again destroyed the target tissue without affecting surrounding tissues. Participating dogs had no significant adverse effects during or after histotripsy.

One promising finding from these studies is

that histotripsy can destroy tumor tissues of varied composition. Even though bone tumors are made of differing amounts of mineralized and softer tissues, histotripsy appears able to adequately destroy the tumor.

There are still many questions to answer about histotripsy: Which imaging techniques work best for real-time treatment monitoring and assessing the response to treatment? What is the optimal histotripsy dose? What is the long-term safety and efficacy of this treatment? And finally, how does the immune system respond to tumor destruction by histotripsy – is it primed to fight cancer cells that have spread elsewhere in the body? CHF and its donors remain committed to answering these questions to develop a noninvasive treatment option for canine bone cancer. Thus far, histotripsy appears to be a welltolerated and effective treatment for canine osteosarcoma.

Learn more about CHF-funded canine bone cancer research at akcchf.org/osteosarcomaRPA.

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The DCA 2022 Stud Dog Showcase was such a great success, so we’re going even BIGGER in 2023 with a Breeders Showcase! Take a break from the week’s competition, spend time with fellow Breeders and enthusiasts to “Talk Dogs” and learn from some of the top people in our breed. We’re looking for Breeders across the coats and sizes to sign up and help us make this another great event.

The Showcase is open to all DCA attendees, so mark your calendar for March 23rd and make plans to attend.

The 2023 All In One Form for the National Specialty is now available on Facebook and on the DCA website. Please review the form carefully and make note of cutoff dates for each item on the form. You may direct questions to DCAFBPage@gmail.com.

Here’s a preview of the 2023 logo apparel. Be sure to place your apparel orders via the All In One form by January 7th.

Thank you Teddy Moritz for submitting this great pic for the newsletter.

Tom Goldsmith

Purina Farms, 200 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO

Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Six Flags: Eureka, MO (15 minutes from Event Center)

$122.95 plus tax nightly room rate • Two room limit per reservation •$35 non refundable dog show fee

Reservations by phone only by 2/17/2023: 800-782-8108 or 636-938 6661 (mention DCA to secure room rate)

FIELD TRIALS

Hosted by the Mission City Dachshund Club

February 28 – March 1

• National Field Trial Windsong Acres, Kirbyville, TX

Open Dogs: Michael Pitisci, Bill Dyer

FCH Dogs: Heidi Myers, Leslie Savoye

CONFORMATION

& COMPANION EVENTS

Hosted by the Dachshund Club of America

Event Chair: Carl Holder 1130 Redoak Dr., Lumberton, TX 77657, candachs@aol.com

Sunday, March 19 • Afternoon RV Check in, Purina Event Center

Monday, March 20

• National Agility Trials Purina Event Center

Agility Judge: Ronda Bermke • Move In Purina Event Center • Welcome Reception, Host Hotel

Tuesday, March 21

• DCA Obedience and Rally Trials, Purina Event Center

DCA Obedience Judge: Robert Burgin

DCA Rally Judge: Robert Burgin • DCA Board Meeting, Host Hotel

Open Bitches: Heidi Myers, Bill Dyer

FCH Bitches: Michael Pitisci, Leslie Savoye

March 2 – March 3

• Mission City Dachshund Club Field Trial* Windsong Acres, Kirbyville, TX

March 4 – March 5

• Mission City Dachshund Club Field Trial* Windsong Acres, Kirbyville, TX

Dallas/Ft Worth Specialty Show, Purina Event Center

~ Longhair: Ronda Bermke

~ Smooth: Aubrey Nash

~ Wirehair: Lynne Allen ~ Junior Showmanship: Ronda Bermke

Wednesday, March 22

• DCA Obedience/Rally Problem Solving Seminar, Purina Event Center

• DCA Obedience C Match, Purina Event Center

• DCA Education Expo and Ice Cream Social, Host Hotel

DCA Board Host Show, Purina Event Center

~ Longhair: Sherrill Snyder

~ Smooth: Marci Forrester

~ Wirehair: Scott Deans

~ Junior Showmanship: Marci Forrester

Thursday, March 23

• DCA Annual Meeting, Host Hotel

DCA National Sweepstakes, Purina Event Center*

~ Longhair: Cheryl Snedaker-Sims

~ Smooth: Eline de Groot

~ Wirehair: Debby Krieg

EARTH DOG TESTS

Hosted by the Dachshund Cub of St. Louis

March 18

• Dachshund Club of St. Louis Earth Dog Test*

March 19

• DCA National Earth Dog Test*

TRACKING

Date & Judges TBD*

• DCA National Rally, Purina Event Center

Rally Judge: Jeanne Ramirez

• DCA Stud Dog Showcase, Purina Event Center

• DCA Handling Clinic, Purina Events Center

• DCA Judge Education Classroom, Purina Event Center

Friday, March 24

• DCA Regular, Classes Purina Event Center

• DCA Parade of Veterans, Purina Event Center

• DCA Nationals, One Variety, Purina Event Center

~ Longs: Lorraine Simmons

~ Smooths: Eric Henningsen

~ Wires: Dianne Graham

~ Junior Showmanship: Lorraine Simmons

• DCA National Obedience, Purina Event Center

Obedience Judge: Jeanne Ramirez

• DCA Judge Education Hands On, Purina Event Center

Saturday, March 25

• DCA Junior Showmanship, Purina Event Center

DCA Nationals Remaining Varieties & Best of Breed, Purina Event Center

• DCA Annual Dinner, Host Hotel

Lynne Dahlén, Editor N961 Mayflower Road Appleton, WI 54913