DCA Newsletter Summer 2018

The Dachshund Club of America Newsletter Lynne Dahlén, Editor N961 Mayflower Road Appleton, WI 54913 Official DCA Website: dachshundclubofamerica.org

SUMMER 2018, Volume XLII, Number 2

Iowa State Fairgrounds East 30th & Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA

Breed Judges: Laura E. Abbott-Licht Kenneth Hagmueller Sweepstakes Judge: Kathleen Lockyer 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

May 20-25, 2019 Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally • Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO

Host Hotel: Holiday Inn at Six Flags, 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO Approximately 9 miles from the Purina Event Center

1-800-782-8108 Deadline for reservations: April 19, 2019, reservations taken after June 15, 2018.

See page 24 in this issue!!

Call only for reservations, no online reservations. Ask for the Dachshund Club of America Rate.

No more than 2 reservations per person. $100 refundable deposit, or applicable to your bill.

There is a $35.00 non-refundable dog show fee for all rooms with or without dogs.

Cancellation of reservation must be done 2 weeks prior to arrival date Regular Room Rate: $119.95+tax.

Up to five people may stay in a room with a maximum of 6 dogs (maximum 4 kennels).

Family Rooms (suites): 11 suites are available for $185.95+tax. Six of the suites are drive up.

Full RV hook ups are available at the Purina Event Center.

Watch for more information on the new Facebook Page for 2019, and in the next newsletter.

SUSAN JONES

Durham, NC 27712 sleepytyme@aol.com

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officers

President

2nd Vice President

Recording Secretary

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

Fran Colonna 700 Maple Lane Lansing, KS 66043-6221 (913) 727-2246 Kanawha123@aol.com

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

1st Vice President

Treasurer

Corresponding Secretary

Walter Jones 23 Golf View Drive Englewood, FL 34223 wjones@wyattfirm.com

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

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

Class of 2018

Class of 2019

Class of 2020

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

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

Sandy Arnold 2242 Olde Mill Drive Bloomington, IN 47401-4589 (812) 322-1842 jarbsydox@gmail.com

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

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

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

Cyndy Jo Senff 789 Mesa Drive Del Valle, TX 78617-5632 (512) 247-2152 info@dynadaux.com

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

Michael Pitisci P.O. Box 493 Brimfield, MA 01010-0493 (508) 340-1542 mpitisci@hotmail.com

Robert Wlodkowski 2710 Valley Farm Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 (704) 843-5858 Rslepyholo@aol.com

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

Denise Siemssen 13122 Hunt Road Culpeper, VA 22701-7012 (540) 825-1122 DeniseSiemssen@gmail.com

board of directors

(502) 419-7241

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

No DCA publication, or any part therein, may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, either in magazines, media, or for advertising purposes, etc., without prior written permission from the Dachshund Club of America.

Please contact Phyllis Rosinsky regarding the DCA Illustrated Standard.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

F U N AT T H E B I AT H L O N Thank you Sharon McDonald for sharing the interesting and fun story about your first Biathlon. There are so many exciting sport venues to share with our canine friends. It sounds like a wonderful time!

I just thought I would post another reminder to members about cover stories. For the last few issues, I haven’t had anyone contact me about exceptional achievements that their dachsies have obtained. If your dog has acquired 7 titles in different AKC venues, or has obtained their Triple championship, they are entitled to a DCA Newsletter cover and an article about their journey to all these titles.

Don’t forget that any members dog that has achieved their DCA Versatility Certificate is entitled to a FREE black/white page of advertising. It can be upgraded to a color page for $85. Just contact the editor.

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Tick-Borne Disease Initiative Since the Tick-Borne Disease Initiative started in 2016, many exciting grants have been awarded. These grants address tickborne disease by funding much-needed research to find new ways to prevent infections, and recognize, diagnose and treat tick-borne diseases before they become debilitating or even fatal to dogs.

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In October 2017, University of California, Davis, researchers revealed the discovery of a genetic mutation across breeds that is responsible for chondrodystrophy in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

New Members & Applicants . . . . . . . . . .

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Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DCA Board Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HEALTH & WELFARE • Tick-Borne Disease Initiative, • Canine Leptospirosis on the Rise?

• Update on Canine IVDD Report. . . . .

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U.S. Canine Biathlon . . . . . . . . . . . .

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by Sharon McDonald

Upcoming Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DCA Annual Meeting Minutes . . . . .

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Report of Tellers for Election of Judges for 2019 and 2020 DCA National Events . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ABOVE & BELOW GROUND Ember’s Peachy Day . . . . . . . . . . . .

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U.S. Canine Biathlon

by Sharon McDonald

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It was my 1st U.S. Canine Biathlon hosted by Vapor Wake K9 at their world class 320-acre canine training facility in Anniston, Alabama. The race was founded approximately 5 years ago and unites the challenge of obstacle racing with the love of canine companionship. This is indeed a race, if you care to be competitive. For most of us, it was a simple “race” against our own stamina and determination. The event has no limitations on entry … it is open to all types of handler-canine teams including civilian pets, search and rescue teams, military working dogs, or police dog teams.

by Trudy Kawami

WEAVES & RETRIEVES Oh Shush!

Problem barking training tips . . . . .

Above & Below Ground: Ember’s Peachy Day

by Trudy Kawami

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Weighing only seven and a half lbs, Ember is narrow in the chest and slender in general build, so that she can enter and squirm through any narrow space. Ember’s pedigree – Add-Sim and Saytar – includes many champions but no field dogs.

Nonetheless the desire to hunt and the skill to do it, lives in her Dachsie heart. She likes anything with fur, even the local feral cats, and the occasional squirrel. But woodchucks are her favorite quarry. In the spring her specialty is snagging juvenile chucks who live under the Jersey barriers at a fairground.

Weaves & Retrieves: Oh, Shush!

by Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Forward by Karen R. Scheiner

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As I sit down to write this article I can hear Kai, our Kelpie, in the backyard barking at… something. I thank my lucky stars that our nearest neighbors are a half-mile away and not likely to complain about occasional bouts of canine cacophony. Kai barks a lot. He barks at squirrels, cats, birds, horses, and pretty much anything that moves. I can empathize with dog owners who live in closer quarters, where a barking dog can be the catalyst for neighbor feuds, animal control citations, and civil lawsuits.

Barking is a natural, normal canine behavior.

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by Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA

News from AKC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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by Larry Sorenson

DCA “Absolute Rule” . . . . . . . . . . . .

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submitted by Tracy Freeling

Letters To & From the Editor Corrections/Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Field Trial Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Bare Bones of the Hunt Country “Old Dominion Hounds” . . . . . . . . . .

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by Bill Gorodner and Kim Ristedt

Thrombocytopenia in the Whelping Bitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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by Vikki McConnell

Specialty Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Newsletter Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Nationals 2019 Information . . . . .

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MEMBER ADVERTISERS

NEW APPLICANTS: Brenda Riemer Saline, MI Sponsors: Holly Deeds & Jamie Sexton

Arnold/Jarbsy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Central Iowa Dachshund Club Specialty. . . . . . . . . . . IFC Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club Specialty. . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Noelle Hanson Minneapolis, MN Sponsors: Melissa Heymann & Midge Martin Chris & Tracy Rolls Jamestown, OH Sponsors: A. Janelle McCord & Patricia Litchfield

DFABC Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Susan Thomas-Goodman Seal Beach, CA Sponsors: Cheryl Shultz & Judy Todd

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club Specialty. . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Therese “Tracey” Lancaster Port Republic, MD Sponsors: Daniela Onoszko & Barbara Waldkirch

Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jones/Sleepytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Kawami/Saytar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Miller.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mineo/Heil Rollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Brenda Adams Lexington, KY Sponsors: Barb Skaer & Ann Kraft Marilynn Hurd Sky Valley, CA Sponsors: Sherry Snyder & Georjan Bridger & Larry Sorenson Arleen & Richard Van Elgort Woodland Hills, CA Sponsors: Judy Anderson, Jan Oswald, & Catlin Cahill

NEW MEMBERS: Leslie Keys Hazel Park, MI Linda Alkema Caledonia, MI Jane Ahnger Henderson, NV Eline de Groot Netherlands Dawn Gordon-Perine & Joseph Perine Highland, CA Pam Donze Carrolltown, TX Victor Barajas & Chuck Alarcon Redlands, CA Theresa Nesbitt MD St. Charles, IL Diane Charlesworth Estero, FL

Comments, in writing, may be sent to Georjan Bridger, DCA Membership Chair.

Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Purina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

They have crossed the bridge...

Singleton/Leoralees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Please contact the editor and DCA secretary if you know of one of our members that has recently passed away.

SEE THE DCA NEWSLETTER DIGITAL VERSION https://issuu.com/dachshundclubofamerica/docs/dca_spring_18 Editor, Advertising Coordinator, Graphic Design, Layout and Production: Lynne M. Dahlén Contact: lynnechuck83@twc.com or 920-903-1588 Editorial Assistant: Chuck Dahlén ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS Charlotte Borghardt, Bill Gorodner, Trudy Kawami, Vikki McConnell, Sharon McDonald, Kim Ristedt, Karen Scheiner, Larry Sorenson PRINTER/MAILING Sutherland Companies, Montezuma, Iowa The Dachshund Club of America Inc., The Dachshund Club of America Board of Directors, and the Editor of the Dachshund Club of America Quarterly Newsletter (magazine) are not responsible for the content of any advertisement, solicited or unsolicited editorials, letters or articles that may appear in the newsletter. The content of any advertisement, editorial, letter or article that appears in the Dachshund Club of America Newsletter is the sole responsibility of its advertiser or author.

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THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. BOARD MEETING

A motion was made and adopted stipulating breed judge nomination cards will be sent each year with the annual dues notice. By February 1 of the following year, the nominations will be sent to the corresponding secretary, who prepares the ballots.

Candidate, Cornell University requesting parent club assistance in an anonymous survey of dachshund breeders to study orofacial clefts (cleft lip, cleft palate, or both). She referred this request to Drs. Dan Burke & Denny Van Hook to review.

On 11/10/2017 DCA received a proposal and contract from the Holiday Inn Six Flags. The new hotel being built in the area was discussed.

Concerns as to when the new hotel would be completed, how many rooms will be available and if there will be a room large enough to hold the banquet and the annual meeting were discussed. Paul will look into the completion date and size. The Holiday Inn is not asking for a room number commitment but will need a $1,000.00 deposit to reserve the hotel. Since DCA runs the risk of losing the use of the Holiday Inn, a motion was made and adopted to sign the contract with the Holiday Inn. On 11/22/2017 an email was received from AKC’s Guy Fisher, Manager, Club Development asking our club to review & update our Parent Club Breed Flyer. After looking over the flyer the section on spay and neutering will be removed and a paragraph on the versatility of the dachshund will be added. Kathy Lockyer agreed to work on the changes needed. The conclusion on the flyer will be corrected, and the order form section will be changed to advise people to check the DCA website for available brochures.

Cheryl received an email on 11/29/2017 from AKC’s Peter Piusz reminding our club AKC is waiting on DCA to submit a revised Health Statement for publication on the AKC website. The Health Committee is working on this.

On 12/1/2017 she received a “second notice” email from AKC stating that our Annual AKC Member Club annual dues are due. She sent the email on to Ken Levison.

On 12/4/2017 an email was received from Tracy Freeling regarding a letter sent to PEC from the Greater Portland Dachshund Club expressing concerns over Barn Hunt jump heights. The Performance Events Committee is willing to draft a proposal with Board approval. The Board ratified a motion for PEC to send a letter to the Barn Hunt Association expressing our concerns over jump heights for dachshunds and recommendations for changes to the Barn Hunt regulations. This letter will be sent on behalf of the Dachshund Club of America.

On 12/7/2017 a proposal from Robert Schwalbe, representing the Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta and the Cumberland Valley Dachshund Club was received offering to host the DCA 2019 National field events, including Tracking, Field Trial and the Earthdog Test March 2019 in Hampton, GA. The proposal was referred to the National Hosting Committee for review & recommendation to the Board. Discussion followed. Since all clubs have not had the opportunity to consider sending a proposal to host the Tracking, Field Trial and Earthdog portion of the 2019 National, Cheryl will send out a letter to local club contacts asking if any club is interested in submitting a proposal which will need to be submitted no later than the end of March. The Advisory Committee will then review all proposals and make a recommendation to the Board.

On 1/7/2018 an email from Diane McCormack arrived explaining her wish to offer a judge’s gift to the Longhaired BOV at this year’s DCA which she will be judging. She would like the gift acknowledged in the premium list and catalog. Discussion followed. A motion was made to allow acknowledgement of her gift to be placed in the premium list and catalog. Motion failed.

On 1/8/2018 an email was received from DCA member M. A. Klein requesting DCA not award medallions as judges’ gifts to our National Tracking judges since they do not have dachshunds. M. A. wishes instead to donate judges’ gifts to our Tracking judges. M. A. also requested we not buy judges medallions for her this year but instead use the funds towards ribbons and trophies for exhibitors. Discussion followed. A motion was made and adopted to deny the request to not present the National Tracking judges a medallion.

Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Shultz

Treasurer’s Report:

Saturday, January 27, 2018 Orange County, CA The meeting opened at 9:00 a.m.

In attendance: Carl Holder, Fran Colonna, Vicki Spencer, Cheryl Shultz, Paul Martin, Connie Fisher, Dan Burke, Kathy Lockyer, Denise Siemssen, Georjan Bridger, Ken Levison, Cyndy Senff, Sandy Arnold and Walt Jones Absent: Deneice Van Hook, Michael Pitisci, Cindy Niles, Bob Wlodkowski and Larry Sorenson Guests present: Steve Shultz and Sherrill Snyder President’s Report: Carl welcomed our two new Board members, Denise Siemssen and Sandy Arnold and our two guests.

Recording Secretary: Vicki Spencer Motion was made and adopted to approve the minutes of October 14, 2017.

Vicki requested the Board approve a correction to the May 28, 2017 minutes under the heading, “Standing Committees” with the references to TAC being changed to PEC. Motion was made and adopted for Vicki to correct the May 28, 2017 minutes to reflect the change. She will contact Lynne to publish the correction in the Newsletter.

Local club contact information updates – Vicki reported she has been working since the first of December to update the dachshund clubs local contacts. She reported it took over six weeks, but through multiple emails, Facebook contacts and phone calls, she has updated contacts for all 49 clubs. Her biggest concern is how few clubs (12 out of the 49 clubs) responded within a week. With the local clubs being the backbone of DCA, she would hope each club’s designated contact person would be easy to reach and would respond in a reasonable amount of time.

Standing Rules Publication – Vicki asked where we were in the process of updating the standing rules and getting them published on the website. Cheryl reported that Anne Carson, who had offered to organize the standing rules, had problems with her computer which delayed them getting to Board members sooner. The Standing Rules were emailed to all Board members the middle of January to look over. The Board reviewed each rule making changes as needed. Vicki will make the changes and email the Board the revised rules. Ken has agreed to rework the rules pertaining to the Judge’s Mentoring Program section. Ann Wlodkowski is in the process of correcting the section on the Register of Merit and will submit the revised version to be included.

Motion was made and adopted to charge 50% of the cost of an ad for any memorials placed in the DCA Newsletter for a DCA member.

Motion was made and adopted to allow the dog’s name who initially won the award to be listed on a plaque that has been sold back to DCA on the Trophy Buy Back Plan.

A motion was made and adopted to require a junior seeking a stipend for showing at Westminster or the AKC International Championship shows to apply through the Junior Committee Chair along with proof of participation.

A motion was made but failed to remove the Standing Rule stating: A budget of $1,000.00 will be used to purchase items for the raffle (10/14/17) (B)

Correspondence report – Cheryl asked how she should handle the numerous requests she receives. She was instructed to send them to the appropriate chair to review requesting they report back to the Board with a recommendation. There were several items the Board needed to address: On 11/5/2017 she received an email from Nicholas Roman, MA, DVM

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Ken Levison had emailed to all Board members 2018 budget recommendations. He reported the Newsletter expenditures exceed revenue by $31,700.00. One reason revenue has decreased is partially due to fewer members advertising in the Newsletter. Ken also noted there continued on page 12...

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Welcome to the “Health and Welfare”segment of the Newsletter. It is hoped that DCA members will submit ideas for this section of the magazine as well as articles about experiences pertaining to the healthcare of their dogs that will be of interest to other readers.

Please send ideas, suggestions and articles to the Dachshund Club of America Newsletter Editor.

TICK-BORNE DISEASE INITIATIVE

Research Since the Tick-Borne Disease Initiative started in 2016, many exciting grants have been awarded. These grants address tick-borne disease by funding much-needed research to find new ways to prevent infections, and recognize, diagnose and treat tick-borne diseases before

From the CHF, submitted by Charlotte Borghardt Tick-borne disease is a growing threat to canine and human health. Disease occurs when ticks infected with a pathogen bite a dog or human and transmit the pathogen into the body.

Many tick-borne pathogens infect dogs, and can also infect humans; a direct tick bite is required to transmit disease. The geographic distribution of ticks is spreading, and can change yearly by season and region of the United States. The outdoors is not the only area of risk, home infestations can also occur. The most important tick-borne diseases of dogs are Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Hepatozoonosis, Babesiosis, Bartonellosis, Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis, and Lyme disease.

All can have serious health consequences, and infection rates have been on the rise over the past five years. The feeding time required for disease transmission from a tick to a dog or person can be as little as 3 – 6 hours!

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Grant Amount. $12,960- Grant Period.

12/1/2017 ‐11/30/2019 02383: Identifying Cellular Mechanisms of Inflammation During Canine Tick‐Borne Diseases Principal Investigator: Christine Petersen, DVM, PhD; University of Iowa Total Grant Amount. $207,526- Grant Period.

9/1/2017 ‐8/31/2019 02284-A: Lyme Disease in Dogs: Prevalence, Clinical Illness, and Prognosis Principal Investigator: Dr. Jason Stull, VMD, PhD; Ohio State University Total Grant Amount: $14,148.00; Grant Period: 7/1/2016 -6/30/2018

they become debilitating or even fatal to dogs.

See below for a complete list of grants funded through this Initiative.

02386‐A: Surveillance of Hepatozoon americanum In Populations of the Gulf Coast Tick Vector Principal Investigator. Andrea Varela‐Stokes, DVM, PhD- Mississippi State University Total

02285-A: Thrombocytopenia and Occult VectorBorne Disease in Greyhound Dogs: Implications for Clinical Cases and Blood Donors Principal Investigator: Dr. Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD; Western University of Health Sciences Total Grant Amount: $12,960.00; Grant Period: 7/1/2016 -6/30/2017 02295-A: The Role of Lymphocytes in Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis Principal Investigator: Dr. Mary Anna Thrall, DVM, MS; Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Total Grant Amount: $15,000.00; Grant Period: 7/1/2016 -12/31/2017

02287: Enhanced Testing for the Diagnosis of Bartonellosis in Dogs Principal Investigator: Dr. Edward B Breitschwerdt, DVM; North Carolina State University Total Grant Amount: $103,013.00; Grant Period: 8/1/2016 -7/31/2018 02292: Broad-Range Detection of Canine TickBorne Disease and Improved Diagnostics Using Next-Generation Sequencing Principal Investigator: Dr. Pedro Paul Diniz, DVM, PhD; Western University of Health Sciences Total Grant Amount: $60,717.00; Grant Period: 9/1/2016 -4/30/2018

medicine and infectious disease at North Carolina State University has received funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation for various infectious diseases including Bartonella spp. In this podcast, Dr. Breitschwerdt describes several common tick borne illness, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis and Lyme Disease. Dr. Breitschwerdt also shares the symptoms to watch for and what treatments are available.

1780: Defining the Mechanism by Which Ticks Locate Dogs in Order to Better Prevent Disease Transmission Principal Investigator: Dr. Emma Natalie Ivy Weeks, PhD; University of Florida Grant Amount: $104,867.31; Grant Period: 3/1/2013 2/28/2018 Publications Kidd, L., Qurollo, B., Lappin, M., Richter, K., Hart, J. R., Hill, S., Breitschwerdt, E. B. (2017).

Prevalence of Vector-Borne Pathogens in Southern California Dogs With Clinical and Laboratory Abnormalities Consistent With Immune-Mediated Disease. J Vet Intern Med. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.14735 Trout Fryxell, R. T., Hendricks, B. M., Pompo, K., Mays, S. E., Paulsen, D. J., Operario, D. J., & Houston, A. E. (2017). Investigating the Adult Ixodid Tick Populations and Their Associated Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, and Rickettsia Bacteria at a Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Hotspot in Western Tennessee. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2016.2091 Mays, S. E., Houston, A. E., & Trout Fryxell, R. T. (2016). Comparison of novel and conventional methods of trapping ixodid ticks in the Southeastern U.S.A. Med Vet Entomol, 30(2), 123–134. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12160 Mays, S. E., Houston, A. E., & Trout Fryxell, R. T. (2016). Specifying Pathogen Associations of Amblyomma maculatum (Acari: Ixodidae) in Western Tennessee. J Med Entomol, 53(2), 435– 440. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjv238 Educational Resources Webinars Fleas, Ticks, What’s the Difference?

Speaker: Dr. Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology), Veterinary Specialist, CAD Veterinary Specialty Operations, Zoetis Animal Health Watch On Demand!

Tick Borne Infectious Diseases in North America: Clinical and Zoonotic Implications Speaker: Dr. Edward B. Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, NCSU Watch on Demand! Podcasts Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt, a specialist in internal

Articles Luck, Labor, and a Labrador Retriever: A Veterinarian’s Journey into Bartonella Research.

An interview with Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt conducted by Sam Lin, July 2017.

Protecting Dogs Against Ticks/ Featured in Today’s Breeder – Issue 95, courtesy of Purina Pro Plan.

Lyme Disease. Learn how your investment in the Tick-Borne Disease Initiative is funding a grant that aims to improve prevention and control methods, benefiting both dogs and humans.

Tick-Borne Disease: Prevalence, Prevention and Treatment. Read CHF’s whitepaper to learn more about ticks, tick-borne diseases, and how to keep your dog safe.

Fundraising for Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs Gets a Boost from AKC. Read about ticks and how tickborne disease can impact your dog. Your support can help further research in this field, and in 2016, all donations to CHF’s Tick-Borne Disease Initiative will be matched by the AKC. Fighting Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs. Read about Felton, who was diagnosed with ehrlichiosis, and how you can make an impact in fighting tick-borne disease.

Canine Tick-Borne Disease. Lean about ticks, the diseases they can transmit and how to keep your dog safe.

Regional Prevalence of Tick-Borne Disease Distribution of tick-borne disease is associated with the species of tick endemic to a given region. Distribution of tick species, prevalence of ticks within a region and the prevalence of infectious pathogens they carry is not stable and fluctuates on a seasonal basis depending on weather, rainfall and climate. For this reason monitoring of tick-borne disease is a dynamic, ongoing process.

Keep Your Dog Safe from Tick-Borne Disease Learn about the ticks and diseases in your area.

Use effective prevention – consult your local veterinarian. Be aware that tick preventatives do not prevent disease transmission; they reduce risk by reducing the tick burden on the dog.

Always use canine-approved preventatives only.

Most common clinical signs: local inflammation, lethargy, lack of appetite, shifting leg lameness, fever, and spontaneous bruising.

If your dog spends time outdoors, check them daily for ticks. Pay close attention to the head, ears, shoulders, and upper leg areas.

Never spray human tick repellent on your dog as these chemicals are toxic if ingested.

Talk to your veterinarian about annual testing for tick-borne disease. Testing is fast and effective.

If your dog displays signs of tick-borne disease, they may initially test negative. This is because tests that measure for the presence of antibodies against the pathogen take time to reach measurable levels in the blood. Your veterinarian may test twice using an initial “acute” sample followed by a “convalescent” sample about two weeks later/Alternately, the Polymerase hain Reaction (PR) diagnostic tests for the actual pathogens.

Species of Ticks That Carry Infectious Pathogens • American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) • Deer Tick (or Black-legged Tick) (Ixodes scapularis) • Brown Dog Tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) • Gulf Coast Tick (Amblyomma maculatum) • Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) • Rocky Mountain Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni) • Spinose Ear Tick (Otobius megnini) • Western Black-legged Tick (Ixodes pacificus) For a longer, more detailed look at ticks and tick-borne disease, please refer to our whitepaper.

Related Articles Canine Leptospirosis – On the Rise?

(12/19/2017) Research Outcome: Grant 02128-A: Redefining the Recommendations for Prevention of Infectious Disease at Dog Shows and Other Areas Where Dogs Meet and Compete (02/13/2017) TRUE OR FALSE? 10 Common Canine Influenza Beliefs Explained (01/06/2017) ________________________________________ continued on next page...

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CANINE LEPTOSPIROSIS

On the Rise?

By Aaron Stepanek, MBS, MPH (chf@akcchf.org)

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eptospirosis is a zoonotic disease; in both dogs and humans, leptospirosis can cause severe kidney or liver failure, meningitis, difficulty breathing, and in some cases, lead to death.

The bacteria responsible for this disease, Leptospira interrogans, is typically found inwarm, wet, stagnant areas such as lakes, ponds or puddles and can survive for several months in these environments. Wildlife and rodents can harbor disease and spread the bacteria when they urinate. Direct transmission from one infected individual to another is rare but exposure to bodily fluids from infected individuals is an important risk factor to contracting the disease. The exposure does not need to be direct and may occur through contact with urine-contaminated items such as water bowls, bedding, or food. In recent years, there appears to be an increase in cases of canine leptospirosis within North America. The role of the environment including number of trees, and amount of standing water or wetlands, is being investigated to better understand methods to prevent outbreaks in dogs. Another contributing factor to the prevalence of leptospirosis outbreaks is limited access to clean drinking water. Consequently, areas that are prone to flooding tend to result in a higher chance of exposure.

While there has been an overall increase in the number of cases, it is also important to note the increased danger of leptospirosis exposure following natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes. For example, in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico saw a spike in the number of suspected cases as clean drinking water became scarce. Additionally, the floodwaters introduced several other means by which to transmit Leptospira interrogans and other waterborne pathogens. An individual is exposed to pathogens including Leptospira when wading through contaminated bodies of water, especially if they are submerged or have open cuts or abrasions.

Dogs may end up drinking flood water or other contaminated water sources. Eating food that has been in contact with contaminated water can also spread the disease to people and pets. To minimize the impact this pathogen has on public health it is important to develop the best practices to first prevent the

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Please NOTE: Since the last newsletter article which gave information about the UC Davis research on IVDD more information has come to light. We will update as more information becomes available.

DNA test for IVDD disease, such as vaccinating your dog and preventing exposure to contaminated sources, as well as treating the disease should an infection occur.

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is currently funding two studies that aim to increase the understanding of leptospirosis and how to better combat it. The goal of the first study (2380-A, http://www.akcchf.org/research/ research-portfolio/2380.html) is to identify risk factors for canine leptospirosis that lead to increased likelihood of an outbreak. Data on leptospirosis cases is being compared to environmental and socioeconomic data to identify trends in the prevalence of canine leptospirosis. This information will be compiled into maps that will allow veterinarians and pet owners to become better informed about potential outbreak locations and disease severity.

The second project (2461-A, http://www. akcchf.org/research/researchportfolio/2461.html) looks at the innate immune response in dogs naturally exposed to Leptospira. Some animals may carry the bacteria yet do not show any clinical signs of disease. Comparing the role of the innate immune system between animals with and without clinical signs will provide a better understanding of the immunopathogenic mechanisms of infection. Furthermore, the data from this study may one day lead to an improved vaccine or more directed therapy for dogs.

Increasing awareness and understanding of leptospirosis is important to the health of all dogs. As part of a CHF-sponsored educational series “Current Topics in Infectious Disease”, see the latest update from Drs. Jason Stull and Michelle Evason. (http://www.akcchf.org/caninehealth/top-health-concerns/current-topics-ininfectious-disease/Leptospirosis-Fact-SheetFINAL.pdf)!

Results of a UK sample exercise: March 30, 2018

In October 2017, University of California, Davis, researchers revealed the discovery of a genetic mutation across breeds that is responsible for chondrodystrophy (the skeletal disorder leading to shorter legs and abnormal intervertebral discs) in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. We reported this and their claim to have developed a DNA test for IVDD. At the time, we were rather concerned that, although a potentially exciting development, the conclusions were based on analysis of a very small number of Dachshund DNA samples.

We have been working with the Animal Health Trust on the genetics of IVDD and UCD generously agreed to screen a set of samples which we had collected for Dr. Cathryn Mellersh in the UK. These comprised UK dogs aged 4-7 who had suffered IVDD herniations and dogs over the age of 10 with no clinical history of IVDD symptoms. 144 samples were sent, covering Smooth, Long and Wire coats in both Standard and Miniature sizes.

These samples were all genotyped for both FGF4 retrogenes (CFA12 and CFA18) and unfortunately all samples were homozygous for both loci. We had hoped that the Wirehaired dogs might be variable at least (based on experience from other genetic studies), but that isn’t the case.

So this means, sadly, that neither of these loci can be selected against to reduce the prevalence of IVDD, in UK Dachshunds at least.

These data also indicate that all the dogs we tested are homozygous for both of these risk factors. The fact that not all of these dogs had developed IVDD means either (i) environmental factors account for the ‘missing risk’, or (ii) that there are additional genetic risk factors that have yet to be identified. Or a mixture of (i) and (ii).

These findings reinforce those of our Danish colleagues who genotyped a similar sized sample of dogs that had (a) low calcification screening scores and (b) high scores. They found very few dogs without the mutation on CFA12.

The conclusions from the AHT samples and Danish samples mean that the UCD "test" cannot be used to screen against IVDD and our advice remains that X-ray screening is the only viable test available currently.

We are grateful to Dr. Cathryn Mellersh at the AHT and to Dr. Danika Bannasch at UCD for their support.

Reprinted from DACHSHUND HEALTH UK The Health Website of the Dachshund Breed Council

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(Ch. Sleepytime’s Pendragon ML Ch. Sandachs Joyful, Joyful ML)

FIRST SHOW (9/23/17): FIVE POINT MAJOR Thanks to Maureen Jewett for handling him to this win under Judge Paula Hartinger.

FOUR MONTHS LATER AT TWELFTH SHOW (1/20/18):

NEW CHAMPION! Flash!

News ed his ar n Quin e ontainer C e ic Nov ience e Obed ’s th t a na title f Dayto Club o ork Tests Scent W /18. His 0 on 5/2 t tests! rs fi y r ve

Thanks to Lynn Cope for showing him to this win under Judge Pamela Bruce. Lynn also showed him the previous day to Winners Dog for a three point major.

Congratulations to Susan Jones and Bobby Sandoval for breeding such a lovely litter (see DCA Winter 2017 newsletter for littermates “Finley” and “Hannah”). Sincere thanks to Susan for being a great mentor and a wonderful friend.

Quin is a delightful dog who thinks everyone he meets is his new best friend. Quin is now an enthusiastic participant in Scent Work and Barn Hunt classes.

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will be alerted by the Bulletin Board and an email blast concerning the new process adopted by the membership at the 2017 Annual Meeting.

Standing Committee Reports – Vicki Spencer Versatility Chair, Sharon MacDonald emailed a report stating she was familiarizing herself with the VC Program and receiving help in the transition from the prior Chairperson. She would like to form a committee with at least 3 members. After recruiting and educating the members, she plans to review the program in its entirety. She noted there have been several AKC titling programs added over the last few years in addition to Nosework. Each program will be examined, and recommendations will be sent to the Board’s for consideration.

Request from PEC Chair, Tracy Freeling- Tracy has requested the PEC committee drop from six members to five. A motion was made and passed to change the number of PEC committee members to five.

Appointment of 2018 Juniors Committee Chair – Central Ohio Dachshund Club had requested Ginger Prentiss be appointed to head the Juniors committee for 2018. A motion was made and adopted to appoint Ginger Prentiss as the 2018 Juniors Committee Chair.

Update on developing a Performance Event ROM - A committee to explore the possibility of developing a Performance Event ROM was formed at the May Meeting. Ken Hagmueller had agreed to chair the committee, but has not been able to work on this. He has requested to step down as chair. PEC will be asked to look into developing a Performance Event ROM.

DCA 2018: Vicki received an email from Debby Kreig reporting that planning for DCA 2018 was on schedule and the premium lists and All-In-One form should be out by mid-February.

DCA 2019:

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has not been an increase in dues since 2004. In an email Lynne suggested ways to help decrease the cost of the Newsletter. One suggestion was to drop the number of yearly newsletters from four to three. Another suggestion was to mail the Newsletter to all dachshund judges in the hopes that would encourage members to place more ads. After looking over the projected cost of sending the newsletter out to an addition 400 judges, it was decided to leave the Newsletter as is. It was noted one purpose of the club was to supply information to its members, and the Newsletter was the best way to distribute that information. A motion was made and adopted to accept the 2018 Budget recommendations.

AKC Delegate’s Report: In his absence Larry Sorenson emailed a report to all Board members.

A motion was made to recommend that Larry vote for Jim Dok, Jan Gladstone and Harold Tatro III for AKC delegate. Motion failed. A motion was made and adopted to recommend Larry vote for Harold Tatro III, Jan Gladstone and Carl Ashby for AKC delegate.

Canine College: Fran Colona reported receiving a letter from Buel Newman, AKC Instructional Designer, containing various requests. She and Larry had videos done of 20 dachshunds and have done in-depth interviews. She reported AKC needs our illustrated standard, our judges’ education presentation, and candid photos for an on-line video cam.

Review Ballot for Conformation Judges (New Voting Procedure: Cheryl submitted a sample ballot for conformation judge voting. She requested the Board clarify the procedure. One concern she had was, what to do if a judge earns the highest number of votes in more than one variety. Cheryl was instructed to assign the judge to the variety that he/she received the most votes. A motion was made and adopted to mail judge ballots to the membership for the 2020 National. The membership

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Carl reported he had signed a contract with Purina Farms for May 20 – 25, 2019. May 20th is designated as a move in day. Foy Trent sent a contract reflecting a discount due to the shows being held at Purina.

Motion was made and adopted for Foy Trent to be the superintendent for DCA 2019. A motion was made and adopted to offer St. Louis the opportunity to hold a show on Tuesday May 21st with the understanding they will pay their part of the rental fees. Cheryl was instructed to call Denny Van Hook concerning St Louis holding a show on Tuesday May 21.

Cheryl will also mail to all local clubs an invitation to present a proposal to host the DCA 2019 field trial, earth dog and tracking outside the St. Louis area at a different time from the other scheduled events. Purina has requested permission to place articles on the DCA website. Carl will ask them to clarify the type of articles they would like to post.

Kathy Lockyer will oversee reserved grooming. Georjan will oversee the artwork and Sandy Arnold will manage the vendors. Vicki will ask Ginger Prentiss if she would be willing to chair the 2019 Juniors committee.

The meeting went into Executive session at 11:45a.m. and reconvened at 12:03 p.m.

Membership: Wendolyn Tetlow, Michele Gabriella, Ragni Jantzen and Tamara Cook were voted into membership.

Triathlon and ROM/Versatility programs: Motion was made and adopted to add Earthdog titles to the ROM Top Producers Merit Program. Under Quantitative Requirements for ROM, to include an Earthdog title and under Qualitative Requirements to require an EE (Endurance Earthdog title) for an ROMX and ROMO.

Genetic testing recommendations: Dr. Dan Burke reported he has been researching various studies being conducted concerning conditions affecting dachshunds. He shared that the University of Davis is looking for a chromosome mutation for disc disease.

After a discussion, Dan agreed to supply links concerning genetic problems that relate to dachshunds to the DCA website. Sandy Arnold continued on page 26...

(Solo’s Boogie Nights V Rosehill SL X GCH DC Solo’s Voodoo Queen SL)

Lukas is pictured finishing his championship under Neena Van Camp. He finished quickly with three majors with the help of Carlos Puig, Sydney Essebaggers and David Temple.

Now on to the field!

Breeders: Kim Vidrine, Paula Carter & Karen Murray • Owner: Jennifer A. Fry • griffinsmom@sbcglobal.net Dachshund Club of America Summer 2018

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NEW CHAMPION

CH Jarbsy’s Let the River Run CH Cedavoch Dark Lord (UK Imp) x CH Jarbsy’s Stray Cat Strut

Finished with 3 majors (two 5 point)!

Pictured here on his 1st birthday with a Hound Group 4 from the classes under breeder judge Mr. David Peat.

Breeder/Owner: Sandy Arnold • Co-breeder/Co-Owner: Sophie Tremblay, Telkel Dachshunds • 812-322-1842 • jarbsydox@gmail.com JARBSY DACHSHUNDS Dachshund Club of America Summer 2018 17

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club, Inc. Upcoming Events 2018-2019 Dachshund Field Trials • October 26-28, 2018 Flint River Dachshund Preserve Hampton, Georgia

Earthdog Tests December 1-2, 2018 Greater Ocala Dog Club Show Grounds Ocala, Florida

Back-to-Back Concurrent Specialties • January 18-19, 2018 4 Shows in 2 Days Entries close Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Florida Classic Park, Brooksville, Florida part of Florida Classic Cluster I and II - 10 shows

Friday Specialty Judge: Pam Peat Sweepstakes Judge: Raymond Chaplin

Saturday Specialty and Juniors Judge: David Peat Sweepstakes Judge: Karen Burgess

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A longhair dachshund, a 57 year old woman, 4.1 miles, 40 purpose-built obstacles … challenge accepted!

It was May 19th, 2018. The weather was warm, but pleasant. The atmosphere was electric. The people were supportive. It was my

I’ve splashed around for endless hours in the mud and water of many a field trial grounds!

Why not! I found the website and I secretly signed up.

The event was to be in May 2018. I joined Planet Fitness in June 2017 and began training. That lasted about a month and I went stagnant (well, I had some musculoskeletal issues to manage first).

and matching purple bandanas with our pet’s name. Paula and I made the commitment to stick together and complete the race side-by-side. Our scheduled start time was 3:30 p.m. We began and quickly our team broke into “speed” groups consisting of 2 really fast teams, 2 medium fast teams, and 4 of us running to bring up the rear.

Paula and her Chihuahua Harley, me and Raycer, Kimberly and Malinois Rouxette, and Steve with All American Turbo all ran together.

The beginning was exhilarating, the end exhausting. I stood at the start line with a dachshund coming unglued with excitement.

How he knew was beyond me … he just knew.

We were told go, and off he went to the end of the leash, pulling me up and over the first obstacle, a series of three large sand dunes. Next was a form of human catwalk structure followed by a dip in a pool. As I lifted Raycer out of the frigid pool water, he was screaming with glee and darting back and forth at the end of the leash. The race announcer took note of him and was heard to say: “The race is only 4 miles, but that little dog’s gonna run 12 miles today!”

Off we went thru a short tunnel, across more sand, and dropped down into a shallow stream.

My feet stayed wet for the next 2+ hours! Lots of water! At least 15 water obstacles speckled the

U.S. Canine Biathlon 1st U.S. Canine Biathlon hosted by Vapor Wake K9 at their world class 320-acre canine training facility in Anniston, Alabama. The race was founded approximately 5 years ago and unites the challenge of obstacle racing with the love of canine companionship. This is indeed a race, if you care to be competitive. For most of us, it was a simple “race” against our own stamina and determination. The event has no limitations on entry … it is open to all types of handler-canine teams including civilian pets, search and rescue teams, military working dogs, or police dog teams. The race is certainly open to all challengers and thrill seekers of all ages and experience levels. Scores are determined not only by course time, but also criteria based on the age of both the runner and the canine partner. Runners can compete as individuals or as part of a group/team. This year’s event boasted close to 900 teams entered. Top scores are presented with awards, but everyone gets a T-shirt and a “Finishers” medallion.

Last year a group of my friends participated and, while I thought about it, my thoughts were more like “No frickin’ way! My body is too broken already.” They did it and they survived.

They brought back photos and video of dirty dogs and white-tooth smiles beaming through dirt-crusted faces. Dang! I felt I missed out. I wanted that dirty smile! New thoughts filled my busy head: “Hummm, maybe if I train? Maybe if get a little healthier? Maybe I can do it?” Heck,

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In the meantime, I let loose the secret and committed to compete with 8 other dog/handler teams from my Swamp Dog Agility Club.

Paula was also committed. Paula is a close friend and dog training companion. She’s older than me, but I was not aware of her exact age at that time (this is important later). Somewhere around January 2018, as the MAY race date approached, Paula and I started holding each other accountable to “train”. TRAIN was a relative term, as was ACCOUNTABLE. Rather than nag, we were simply supportive and affirmative of whatever each did that would contribute to fitness. Paula had her routine of brisk distance walking with her two Chihuahuas.

I used the free app “C25K” by ZenLabs.

While I started in January’ish, by race week I made it through to week 6 of the 8 week program. I periodically went to Planet Fitness to work on upper body strength, maybe 2x per week for March and April.

My chosen running teammate was none other than Raycer, my 3 year old longhair dachshund. He loves life, has never-ending energy, and is fearless!

Raycer would come for runs in the neighborhood with me as his conditioning too.

Race day was here. Our Swamp Dog team consisted of 8 runners and canine companions, adorned with purple shirts

course. We traversed shallow streams, transited through drainage tunnels (floored with carpeting for our tender knees), and through boulder-rock creeks. Often the water was deep enough that Raycer and Harley had to swim. I’ve asked my dogs to race across agility A-frames, but this time it was me following along using a rope to pull myself up and over!

The race took us through woods, across fields, up hills, and through tree shaded paths. My teammates helped as encouragement and as a “dog catchers”. ALL dogs are on leash as a race requirement. As I traversed an obstacle, sometimes I would send my dog ahead and my teammates would hold his leash while I safely

completed the obstacle.

Some of my favorite obstacles involved a series of climbs over a car, then a belly-crawl through liquid clay, then over another car, etc. 4 cars and 4 belly crawls in all! The most difficult obstacle was a natural one provided by nature, affectionately called “heartbreak hill”. It’s a steep ascent in the last ¼ mile of the course. My least favorite were the tires, a series of hundreds of tires laying flat along the path that you had to navigate by either stepping on top of or in the middle of each tire. It was exhausting. Raycer struggled with this obstacle too. It was the only time I had to work hard for both of us by carrying him.

The course ends at a plunge pool, followed by a tunnel slide into more water, a final belly-crawl, and the dreaded dog carry. The dog carry! A tight-rope type walk across a log laying atop a pool of water. The handler is encouraged to carry the dog, but it’s not a penalty if the dog can walk across the log themselves.

In all, it was a blast! I wore my dirt as a badge of honor. All of my team completed the course with no penalties. Our fast teams completed in around 1 ½ hours. Paula, Kimberly, Steve and I

completed the entire course, including every single obstacle, in 2 ½ hours.

Arms wrapped around each other, 70 year old Paula and I crossed the finish

line together, proud and committed to besting our times for next year.

All of our teammates agree that taking on this challenge left us with a great sense of accomplishment, made for lasting memories, and enhanced our connection with our canine companions. It also created a close bonding relationship with our human teammates. I agree.

I was so incredibly proud of my friends, but even more, I was beyond proud of my partner Raycer.

He gave his all and he had a blast! We both slept well that evening!

Many humans have asked “You did it with a dachshund?” Yes. Yes I did! I did it with a dachshund and the dachshund did it with me! We will do it again!

If you think this may be something you and your dachshund are interested in, check out the host website at http://homeofvaporwake.com/2018-u-s-canine-biat hlon/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/caninebiathlon/.

Next year’s event will be held at the same location in May. Early bird registrations are available at a discounted rate once entry opens.

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Reprinted from the AKC Events website as of 6/15/18 Contact the Event Chairs of these events with any questions.

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

Mission City Dachshund Club of San Antonio July 13, 2018 Joe & Harry Freeman Coliseum 3201 East Houston St., San Antonio, TX Total Entry Limit: 100

Mission City Dachshund Club of San Antonio July 14, 2018 Joe & Harry Freeman Coliseum 3201 East Houston St., San Antonio, TX Total Entry Limit: 100

Houston Dachshund Club, Inc. July 18, 2018 NRG Arena 1 Reliant Center Drive Houston, TX Total Entry Limit: 100

Central Carolina Dachshund Club July 28, 2018 TD Convention Center 1 Expositon Ave Greenville, SC Total Entry Limit: 100

Northern California Dachshund Club August 3, 2018 Dixon May Fairgrounds 655 S 1st Street Dixon, CA Web Site:http://www.ncdachshundclub.org

Bayou Dachshund Club of New Orleans August 4, 2018 Pontchartrain Center 4545 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA Web Site: http://bayoudachshundclub.org/ Total Entry Limit: 100

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Closing Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Event Chair: Carol McLean 321 Leisure Village Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130 willowwire@outlook.com • 830-606-5821 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

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

Mrs. June A. Penta Mrs. June A. Penta Mrs. June A. Penta

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Event Chair: Carol McLean 321 Leisure Village Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130 willowwire@outlook.com • 830-606-5821 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

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

Mr. James E. Frederiksen Mr. James E. Frederiksen Mr. James E. Frederiksen

Closing Date: Friday, June 29, 2018 Event Chair: Mrs. Charlynn Sharry 9014 Opelika St., Houston, TX 77080 charysharry@me.com • 713-858-3780 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

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

Mr. John Mayhall (p) Mr. John Mayhall (p) Mr. John Mayhall (p)

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Event Chair: Robert J. Wlodkowski 2710 Valley Farm Rd., Waxhaw, NC 28173-9203 rslepyholo@aol.com • 704-843-5858 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) (S) (W)

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Event Chair: Ms. Jane Watkins 1657 Del Dayo Dr., Carmichael, CA 95608-6054 tzu8528@aol.com • 916-485-3527 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Mrs. Cathy De La Garza (S) Mrs. Cathy De La Garza (W) Mrs. Cathy De La Garza

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Event Chair: Leslie Davis 6324 Laurel St., New Orleans, LA 70118-5732 laurelee1@aol.com • 504-899-7903 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

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

Junior Show: Mrs. Marilyn Y. Pipes

Mr. Peter C.J. Martin Mr. Peter C.J. Martin Mr. Peter C.J. Martin

Junior Show: Mr. Peter C.J. Martin

Junior Show: John P. Wade Please contact event secretary/superintendent for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Robert Schwalbe Robert Schwalbe Robert Schwalbe

Junior Show: Robert Schwalbe (p)

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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.

Western Pennsylvania Dachshund Club August 5, 2018 Canfield Fairgrounds, Rt. 46 Canfield, OH Web Site: http://www.dachshund-wpdc.org/

Dachshund Club of America, Inc. August 10, 2018 Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds County 200 South & State Rd. 11 S Columbus, IN Web Site: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Hoosier Dachshund Club August 11, 2018 Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds County 200 South & State Rd. 11 S Columbus, IN Web Site: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Hoosier Dachshund Club August 12, 2018 Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds County 200 South & State Rd. 11 S Columbus, IN Web Site: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Columbine Dachshund Club August 17, 2018 Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. Greeley, CO Web Site: http://www.columbinedachshundclub.org/

Minnesota Dachshund Club August 23, 2018 Washington County Fairgrounds MN 12300 North 40th St. Hwy 5 & Cty Rd. 15, Lake Elmo, MN Web Site: http://mndachshund.club

Minnesota Dachshund Club August 24, 2018 Washington County Fairgrounds MN 12300 North 40th St. Hwy 5 & Cty Rd. 15, Lake Elmo, MN Web Site: http://mndachshund.club

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Event Chair: Ann Gordon 407 N. Church Ct., Gibsonia, PA 15044-7508 nroseberry@comcast.net • 724-312-2965 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) (S) (W)

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Event Chair: Sandy Arnold 2242 S. Olde Mill Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401-4589 hoosierdach@gmail.com • 812-322-1842 For additional information contact: Linda Walls, Event Secretary c/o Sandy Arnold 2242 S. Olde Mill Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401-4589 hoosierdach@gmail.com • 812-322-1842

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Ms. Sherrill C. Snyder (S) Ms. Sherrill C. Snyder (W) Ms. Sherrill C. Snyder

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Event Chair: Sandy Arnold 2242 S. Olde Mill Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401-4589 hoosierdach@gmail.com • 812-322-1842 For additional information contact: Linda Walls, Event Secretary c/o Sandy Arnold 2242 S. Olde Mill Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401-4589 hoosierdach@gmail.com • 812-322-1842

Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W) Junior Show:

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Event Chair: Sandy Arnold 2242 S. Olde Mill Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401-4589 hoosierdach@gmail.com • 812-322-1842 For additional information contact: Linda Walls, Event Secretary c/o Sandy Arnold 2242 S. Olde Mill Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401-4589 hoosierdach@gmail.com • 812-322-1842

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Event Chair: Eugenia K. Mahaffey 617 S 21st St., Laramie, WY 82070-4328 lovesdoxies@outlook.com • 307-760-4196 For additional information contact: Ms. Jan D Curtis, Event Secretary 2837 49th St., Evans, CO 80620-9516 (970) 396-6701 jdcurtis_showsecretary@msn.com

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Frederick R. Vogel (S) Frederick R. Vogel (W) Frederick R. Vogel Junior Show: Mrs. Jean Pero Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Event Chair: Connie Levell 200 Kenilworth Ave. N., Lanesboro, MN 55949-8060 levell.connie@mayo.edu • 507-440-5277 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

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Event Chair: Connie Levell 200 Kenilworth Ave. N., Lanesboro, MN 55949-8060 levell.connie@mayo.edu • 507-440-5277 For additional information contact: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., Superintendent P.O. Box 25764 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0764 • (405) 427-8181

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

Mrs. Joan P. Scott Mrs. Joan P. Scott Mrs. Joan P. Scott

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

Junior Show: Ms. Sherrill C. Snyder

Mr. John Brading Mr. John Brading Mr. John Brading Mr. John Brading

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

Mrs. Pamela B. Peat Mrs. Pamela B. Peat Mrs. Pamela B. Peat

Junior Show: Mrs. Pamela B. Peat

Mr. Ryan Lee Horvath Mr. Ryan Lee Horvath Mr. Ryan Lee Horvath

Junior Show: Mr. Ryan Lee Horvath Obedience:

Mrs. Sharon D. Hodgens-Wood Mrs. Constance (Connie) Fisher Mrs. Constance (Connie) Fisher Mrs. Constance (Connie) Fisher

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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 Metropolitan Atlanta August 25, 2018 Atlanta Exposition Center South 3850 Jonesboro Rd., Atlanta, GA Web Site: http://www.dcma-atl.org Total Entry Limit: 100

Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta August 26, 2018 Atlanta Exposition Center South 3850 Jonesboro Rd., Atlanta, GA Web Site:http://www.dcma-atl.org Total Entry Limit: 100

Louisville Dachshund Club September 1, 2018 Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike Lexington, KY Total Entry Limit: 100

Central Iowa Dachshund Club September 7, 2018 Iowa State Fairgrounds E 30th & Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA Web Site: http://www.centraliowadachsclub.com Total Entry Limit: 100

Central Iowa Dachshund Club September 7, 2018 Iowa State Fairgrounds E 30th & Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA Web Site: http://www.centraliowadachsclub.com Total Entry Limit: 100

Cascade Dachshund Club September 9, 2018 Stanwood-Camano Community Fair 6431 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, WA Web Site:http://www.cascadedachs.org/ Total Entry Limit: 100

Mississippi Dachshund Club September 14, 2018 Mississippi State Fairgrounds 1207 Mississippi St.,Jackson, MS Web Site: http://www.msdachshund.org/ Total Entry Limit: 100

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Closing Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Event Chair: Mr. Robert Schwalbe 71 Valley Way, Pendergrass, GA 30567 reschwalbe@yahoo.com • 404-403-1564 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, August 8, 2018 Event Chair: Mr. Robert E. Schwalbe 71 Valley Way, Pendergrass, GA 30567 reschwalbe@yahoo.com • 706-693-7142 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, August 15, 2018 Event Chair: Laura Abbott Licht 1020 Indian Trail, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 petalpshr@bellsouth.net • 502-741-3964 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Mrs. Jan Swayze-Curry (S) Mrs. Jan Swayze-Curry (W) Mrs. Jan Swayze-Curry Junior Show: Mrs. Jan Swayze-Curry

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Mary C. Jones (S) Mary C. Jones (W) Mary C. Jones Junior Show: Sue A. L. Rekuc

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

Larry Sorenson Larry Sorenson Larry Sorenson

Junior Show: Larry Sorenson

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Event Chair: Ms. M.A. Klein P.O. Box 194, Mitchellville, IA 50169-0194 makdoxies@yahoo.com • 515-554-0866 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

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Laura E. Abbott-Licht (S) Laura E. Abbott-Licht (W) Laura E. Abbott-Licht

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Event Chair: Ms. M.A. Klein P.O. Box 194, Mitchellville, IA 50169-0194 makdoxies@yahoo.com • 515-554-0866 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

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Kenneth Hagmueller (S) Kenneth Hagmueller (W) Kenneth Hagmueller

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Event Chair: Jean Dieden 3535 Swede Hill Rd., Clinton, WA 98236-8803 jmdieden@whidbeyisland.com • 360-631-0329 For additional information contact: BaRay Event Services, Inc., Superintendent PO. Box 508, Burlington, WA 98233-0508 (360) 755-7086 dogshows@barayevents.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Event Chair: Kimmy Eubanks 330 Nations Ln., S.E., Brookhaven, MS 39601 kimmyeubanks1974@gmail.com • 601-757-6231 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

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

Junior Show: Kenneth Hagmueller (p)

Ms. Denny C. Mounce Ms. Denny C. Mounce Ms. Denny C. Mounce

Junior Show: Ms. Denny C. Mounce

Dana P. Cline Dana P. Cline Dana P. Cline

Junior Show: Dana P. Cline

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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.

Mississippi Dachshund Club September 15, 2018 Mississippi State Fairgrounds 1207 Mississippi St.,Jackson, MS Web Site: http://www.msdachshund.org/ Total Entry Limit: 100

Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club AM September 21, 2018 Knights of Columbus 390 South Union Street Guilford, CT Total Entry Limit: 100

Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club PM September 21, 2018 Knights of Columbus 390 South Union Street Guilford, CT Total Entry Limit: 100

Midwest Dachshund Club AM September 28, 2018 Monroe County Fairgrounds 3775 S Custer Rd., Monroe, MI Web Site:http://www.midwestdachshundclub.com Total Entry Limit: 100

Midwest Dachshund Club PM September 28, 2018 Monroe County Fairgrounds 3775 S Custer Rd., Monroe, MI Web Site:http://www.midwestdachshundclub.com Total Entry Limit: 100

Dachshund Club of Greater Buffalo September 29, 2018 Sampson State Park 6096 Route 96A Romulus, NY

Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club October 7, 2018 Body Renew Fitness 221 Commonwealth Ct., Winchester, VA Total Entry Limit: 100

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Event Chair: Kimmy Eubanks 330 Nations Ln., S.E., Brookhaven, MS 39601 kimmyeubanks1974@gmail.com • 601-757-6231 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

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Event Chair: Mr. Michael Ruderman 33 Newcastle Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 mruderman1@comcast.net • 203-513-2629 For additional information contact: Lori Carver, Event Secretary 91 Michael Sears Road, Belchertown, MA 01007 (802) 338-2857 seabreez13@hotmail.com

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

Christine Calcinari Christine Calcinari Christine Calcinari

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Event Chair: Mr. Michael Ruderman 33 Newcastle Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 mruderman1@comcast.net • 203-513-2629 For additional information contact: Lori Carver, Event Secretary 91 Michael Sears Road, Belchertown, MA 01007 (802) 338-2857 seabreez13@hotmail.com

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

Helene Nietch Helene Nietch Helene Nietch

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Event Chair: Steve Rice 2526 Genes Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1900 rice5427@gmail.com • 586-242-7410 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com Closing Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Event Chair: Steve Rice 2526 Genes Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1900 rice5427@gmail.com • 586-242-7410 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com

Laura E. Abbott-Licht Laura E. Abbott-Licht Laura E. Abbott-Licht

Junior Show: Dr. Robert A Indeglia

Sweepstakes: Pamela Stedman

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W)

Judy Lowther Judy Lowther Judy Lowther

Please contact event secretary/superintendent for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W)

Edward Wild Edward Wild Edward Wild

Please contact event secretary/superintendent for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Event Chair: Holly Y. Schotz 3807 Irish Road, Wilson, NY 14172 hschotz@roadrunner.com • 716-751-9185 For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 info@raudogshows.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Event Chair: Ms. Monika Martin 21020 St. Louis Rd., Middleburg, VA 20117 brando2@starpower.net • 504-687-9737 For additional information contact: Karen Jones, Event Secretary 2023 Wells Manor Ave., Gwynn Oak, MD 21207-4231 C/O Rachael Toren (443) 253-9404 • clantyre@gmail.com

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

Mrs. Patti Widick Neale Mrs. Patti Widick Neale Mrs. Patti Widick Neale

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

Junior Show

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successful. It got 3rd place in the hound group and was heavily attended both days. About 30 volunteers manned the booth. An article, with pictures, has been sent to Lynne for the Newsletter.

volunteered to write an article on genetic testing for the Newsletter.

Bringing new young people into the sport:

Nomination Committee Selection: The nomination committee was formed consisting of Connie Fisher as Chair, Ann Wlodkowski, Meredith Taylor, Karen Murray, and Sheila Parish. Anne Schmidt and Carrie Hamilton were elected as alternates.

New Business: The Board ratified a motion for new wording for the DCA Awards Program as follows: The Dachshund Club of America Inc. (Sheila Parish, Trophy Chairperson, P.O. Box 17164, Urbana, IL 61803) in support of its Rally (DATE) Trial offers, OPEN TO ALL DACHSHUNDS for outright award, its trophies as follows: Gold plated Dachshund Pin will be awarded for first in each class offered (First to be determined by the highest qualifying score): Novice A, Novice B, Intermediate, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B, Master. No minimum number of entries is required. Qualifying scores are required for all awards.

Connie Fisher shared that she had judged in Portland the past week and noticed the club held a student art contest / show in an effort to bring young people into the sport. It was sponsored by the regional VCA Hospitals with over 100 art pieces on display. She expressed a desire to try to institute something similar at the 2019 DCA.

Publishing notice of Board meeting dates and locations: Ken will contact Charles Delashmutt with the date and location of upcoming Board meetings.

DCA Field Trials: Cheryl was instructed to send a letter to all local dachshund clubs clarify the fact that DCA does not have field trial rules. Rules governing our field trials are mandated by AKC, not DCA. She is to instruct field trial giving clubs to remove the statement from their premium lists which says the field trial is held under the rules and procedures of the Dachshund Club of America, Inc.

Website concerns:

Update on DCA Pedigree Program:

Vicki expressed a concern with the lack of updates on the DCA website, such as local officer lists and dachshund judges. She also noted designated club contacts were not listed. Club contacts are published every year in the roster, but they are not listed on the DCA website. A motion was made and adopted to remove information for local contacts and add the current contact information gathered by Vicki. A motion was made and adopted to remove the page listing dachshund judges that now appears on the website. Ken will notify Charles concerning the changes. He will also check the site to make sure information on the piebald is correct. Cheryl will contact Charles concerning the listing for our Rescue contact.

Cyndy reported Mr. Grimes has updated the program through May 2017. Eventually, she will be able to update the site herself using the monthly reports from AKC. She passed out examples of possible pedigree choices and hopes to have the new software in place within a year.

Meet the Breed Booth: Fran reported that the Meet the Breed booth in Orlando was very

DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES May 3, 2018 Double Tree - Worthington, Columbus, OH Meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m.

A quorum was established.

President’s Report Carl Holder introduced the Minutes Approval Committee of Karen Burke Murray, Sandy Alexander, and Jennifer Fry. He asked if there were any objections to any of these three ladies being a member of this committee. There were no objections.

Carl thanked the Central Ohio Dachshund Club, Inc. for hosting DCA 2018. He informed the membership that if there were no objections the DCA 2019 Regional judges would be voted on during the meeting. Hearing none, he explained the voting would go on throughout the meeting.

Carl informed the membership that if anyone makes a motion at this meeting, they will need to have it in writing to present to the recording secretary.

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The next Board meeting will be held on Thursday May 3rd beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Columbus, OH. Meeting adjourned at 3:45.

Submitted by Vicki Spencer DCA Recording Secretary

DCA 2020 judges. In conformation Eric Henningsen was elected by the membership to judge the smooth variety, Lorraine Simmons will judge longs and Dianne Graham will judge wires.

Larry Sorenson, Tracy Freeling, Gail LaBerge and Connie Fisher were elected to judge the DCA 2020 Earthdog Trial and Kathy Lockyer, Jamie Sexton, Tracy Freeling and Connie Fisher were elected to judge at the DCA Field Trial.

The floor was opened for nominations for the Longhair variety for the 2019 Regional in conjunction with DCA 2019. Chris Ericson, John Brading, Mark MacMillan, Nancy Perrell, Gary Newton, Luis Sosa, Pam Peat, Laura Abbott-Licht, John Mayhall were nominated. Votes were cast.

Report of Treasurer Ken Levison made available to the members a financial report showing total revenues coming to $145,819.12 which included $125,766.10 in operating revenues and $4,748.46 in earned interest on a CD. To help the local clubs, the Board had voted not to pass on increases in trophy costs at this point. Authorizing the purchase of two years of plaques in 2017 also helped reduce trophy costs.

He noted bronze casting costs for the trophies had risen greatly in recent years. An increase in cost for some of the educational materials will appear in the near future. Our illustrated

standard will need revising, as well as the Quick Guide to Judging the Dachshund and the PowerPoint Judges Education presentation will need updating and reprinting. He did note some materials will be offered on the DCA website, which will cut down on reprinting those materials.

He shared DCA had donated $5,000.00 to hurricane relief through AKC Reunite, $2,000.00 to Take the Lead and $2,000.00 to the DCA Health and Trust Fund.

He ended his report noting DCA has $368,478.97 in total assets which is getting close to the amount needed to cover two years of operating costs in preparation of an unforeseen disaster befalling DCA. Final analysis was that the club was in sound fiscal condition.

The results of the voting for the Longhair breed judge at the DCA 2019 Regional show was John Brading with Mark MacMillan chosen as the alternate.

Report of AKC Delegate Larry Sorenson presented a power point highlighting AKC information pertaining to dachshunds. Without objection, Larry will make a request to AKC to increase the points for the NOH winner at a National specialty. He will continue to request the AKC Gazette be made

available by mail to those willing to pay to have it delivered.

A concern was expressed from the floor that not all judges had received information on the inclusion of piebalds to our standard. Larry noted information was sent to all judges reflecting the change in our standard, but he will check on this.

It was also suggested that the height standards for dachshunds on the AKC website be eliminated or be changed to give an average height.

Larry discussed a change to the rules in that if 1 class dog and 1 class bitch are entered at a show, then BOW would win 1 pt. The AKC delegates should be voting on this at their December meeting and, if implemented, it would possibly go into effect by January 1.

2019 DCA Regional Nominations for Smooth variety were Connie Fisher, Lexa Richmond, Fran Colona, Peter Martin, Wally Jones, Pam Peat, Darcy Quinlan, and Ken Levison

The results for the smooth variety at the 2019 DCA Regional was Lexa Richmond elected with Fran Colona chosen as the alternate.

Wirehair Variety were Richard Powell, Emma Jean Stephenson, Lynne Allen, Jane Fowler, Ryan Horvath, Jason Hoke, Guy Jevon, Pat Trotter, Pam Peat, Connie Fisher and Jan Busta.

DCA 2019 Report Carl announced the DCA Board will be organizing next year’s DCA at Purina Farms. The host hotel will be the Holiday Inn – Six Flags.

The Holiday Inn will start taking reservations on June 15. Reservations will need to be called in at 800-782-8108. No online reservations will be accepted. St. Louis DC will oversee the field trials at the Troy, MO beagle grounds on May 14 – 17 and earthdog (May 18th and 19th) at Purina. Conformation shows will run May 20 – 25. St Louis will not offer Agility Rally or Obedience but DCA will.

The DCA logo “Gateway to The West” created

by Amy Thompson Creel was revealed.

Nominations for the 2019 Regional show

New Business Motion was made to rescind the rule that only DCA members be allowed to judge the DCA National field trial and earthdog test. It was noted that this suggestion came before the Board in 2014 and was rejected. The consensus of the Board at that time was they felt this was too restrictive. Motion adopted. Carl informed the membership that all motions take effect immediately unless there is a proviso stipulating a later date. Since there is no proviso attached to this amendment, the motion will take effect immediately.

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REPORT OF TELLERS FOR ELECTION OF JUDGES FOR 2019 DCA NATIONAL EVENTS

Jamie Sexton (TN) Received . . . . . . . . . 116

Gopi Krishnan (Malaysia) Received . . . . . . . . . . 25

Nancy Perrell (AZ) Received . . . . . . . . .

Tracy Freeling (TX) Received . . . . . . . . . 114

Molly Martin (AL) Received . . . . . . . . . . 22

Michael Pitisci (MA) Received . . . . . . . . . 107

Dianne Graham (VA) Received . . . . . . . . . . 18

Illegal Votes Voted twice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Two filled out ballots folded together . . . . . . . . . . 1 _____________________________

Mary V. Holub, PRP-R, Chairman Of Tellers Christopher Registered Unit, National Association Of Parliamentarians

Paul Martin (VA) Received . . . . . . . . . 102

DCA 2019 National Earthdog Test Judges Ballots Cast. . . . . . . 221 Larry Sorenson (NC) Received . . . . . . . . . 142 Tracy Freeling (TX) Received . . . . . . . . . 134 Gail LaBerge (GA) Received . . . . . . . . . 134 Constance Fisher (VA) Received . . . . . . . . . 128 Shawn Nies (MO) Received . . . . . . . . . 110 Illegal Votes Voted twice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 _____________________________

Illegal Votes Voted twice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 _____________________________

REPORT OF TELLERS FOR ELECTION OF JUDGES FOR THE 2020 DCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY Mary V. Holub, PRP-R, Chairman Of Tellers Christopher Registered Unit, National Association Of Parliamentarians National Specialty Judges for Longhaired Ballots Cast. . . . . . . 238 Lorraine Simmons (PA) Received . . . . . . . . . . 43

Eric Henningsen (AZ) Received . . . . . . . . . . 18

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National Specialty Judges for Wirehaired Ballots Cast. . . . . . . 243

Jan Busta (Czech Rep.) Received . . . . . . . . . . 11 Illegal Votes Voted twice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Two filled out ballots folded together . . . . . . . . . . 1 _____________________________

Dianne Graham (VA) Received . . . . . . . . . . 61 Jan Busta (Czech Rep.) Received . . . . . . . . . . 56

National Specialty Judges for Smooth Ballots Cast. . . . . . . 243

Nancy Perrell (AZ) Received . . . . . . . . . 28

Eric Henningsen (AZ) Received. . . . . . . . . . 46

Steven Wolden (WA) Received . . . . . . . . . 27

Lorraine Simmons (PA) Received . . . . . . . . . . 46

Eric Henningsen (AZ) Received . . . . . . . . . 19

Dianne Graham (VA) Received . . . . . . . . . . 42

Gopi Krishnan (Malaysia) Received . . . . . . . . . 15

Gopi Krishnan (Malaysia) Received . . . . . . . . . 32 David Peat (AZ) Received. . . . . . . . . . 23

DCA 2019 National Field Trial Judges Ballots Cast. . . . . . . 221

Nancy Perrell (AZ) Received . . . . . . . . . . 36

Steven Wolden (WA) Received . . . . . . . . . 19

Kathy Lockyer (TN) Received . . . . . . . . . 145

David Peat (AZ) Received . . . . . . . . . . 32

Jan Busta (Czech Rep.) Received . . . . . . . . . . 17

Constance Fisher (VA) Received . . . . . . . . . 124

Steven Wolden (WA) Received . . . . . . . . . . 29

Molly Martin (AL) Received . . . . . . . . . . . 8

David Peat (AZ) Received . . . . . . . . . . 13 Lorraine Simmons (PA) Received . . . . . . . . . . 11 Molly Martin (AL) Received . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Voted twice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Two filled out ballots folded together . . . . . . . . . . 1 Dachshund Club of America Summer 2018

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Ember’s

Peachy Day E

mber is a red smooth mini with a taste for game. (Fig. 1) Weighing only 7.5 lbs., she is narrow in the chest and slender in general build, so that she can enter and squirm through any narrow space. Ember’s pedigree – Add-Sim and Saytar – includes many champions but no field dogs. Nonetheless the desire to hunt and the skill to do it, lives in her Dachsie heart. She likes anything with fur, even the local feral cats, and the occasional squirrel. (Fig. 2) But woodchucks are her favorite quarry. In the spring her specialty is snagging juvenile chucks who live under the Jersey barriers at a fairground that we frequently work. (Fig. 3) She is a reminder that ALL Dachshunds have the potential for serious work.

Woodchucks can be quite destructive in densely cultivated areas like central New Jersey. The very productive fields of blue berries and the numerous peach orchards are pocked with earthen mounds around major dens. These mounds catch and snap the teeth on mower bars and the half-hidden entrance holes snag and twist the ankles of the agricultural workers. The relative absence of coyotes in this area means that there is little predator pressure on the woodchuck population. Thus the orchard owners are happy to have help in decreasing the varmint load.

One Sunday in early July last year, a small group of us met early in the day to take advantage of the surprisingly cool weather. We included Mike, Kevin and Ronto with a couple of Jagd Terriers, Richard with two Bedlingtons and my two miniature Dachshunds, veteran smooth Ember

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and wire Brooke who was a newbie. The summer had been relatively wet and the sandy soil was easy to dig, so we were expecting a very productive day. Many of the dens were old and complicated with tunnels crossing over and under multiple openings. Some holes were easy to spot with the customary dirt mound around them. Others, hidden exit holes, were not visible even in the short grass until you suddenly stepped into one. It seemed that all the tunnels at some point were entangled in peach tree roots.

Because of the roots, the relatively shallow dens and her small size, seven and a half pounds, Ember does not wear a locator collar. I Figure 2 cannot risk it getting caught, keeping her underground when she would want to exit the earth. In areas where the holes are deeper and tree roots not so much a problem, it would be prudent, as well as useful, to have a locator collar on a dog. You always want to be able to dig your dog out of necessary.

Ember had a good time exploring the narrow tunnels of the first complex we found, and Brooke discovered that she really liked going underground. Ember started tonguing so we stationed the Jagd Terriers on lead in the each exit to catch a bolt. (Fig. 4) But nothing exited and Ember stopped speaking as well. The soft sandy soil let the chuck swim away,

Figure 4

the Jadg Terriers. They could hear Ember’s voice as she got closer while I could barely hear her even with my head in the entrance.

Suddenly a chuck bolted from the exit toward a hedgerow of trees and tall grass with Ember not far behind. But the Jagd Terrier was ready and dispatched the chuck.

I raced around the hill to scoop up Ember who wanted to get into the fray. At seven and a half pounds I wanted her out of there; she had done her job. (Fig. 5) For her reward she was allowed to rag the carcass.

(Fig. 6) After a morning of shoveling, barring and backfilling, not to mention the employment of various expletives, we suddenly had our chuck with no digging whatsoever. Now that’s the way it should be. A peachy day indeed!!

By Trudy Kawami Fig. 1 Photo by M. Nicole Fisher Fig. 2 & 3 Photo by Maryanne Santomauro Fig. 4 & 5 & 6 Photo by Mike Warriner

Figure 5 quickly backfilling the tunnel to confuse and eventually stop the dog. We tried sinking the Figure 1 demo bar directly ahead of where we thought the chuck was and then digging as quickly as we could, but alas no success. By this time Ember had come out and was looking at us reproachfully.

At another den yapping Ember pushed the chuck so hard that we saw his nose poking through the side wall of a hole we had just dug.

Nonetheless the chuck turned (downwards perhaps?) and got away despite vigorous barring. Two more attempts at other dens brought only more frustration, as one chuck bolted from an unseen hole and escaped before any dogs could be loosed.

We took a water and snack break and shifted to another nearby orchard.

At first we had no better luck. Then one of our group mentioned that he thought he spotted something sitting on a grassy hillock at the edge of the field as we drove in. Walking back toward the hill we could see nothing at first. Then a worn track was found in the tall grass leading directly to a large entry hole midway up the bank. Ember raced ahead, beating us all to the hole, and slipped in. The opening sloped down for less than a foot and then narrowed and took a sharp right-angle turn toward the center of the mound. A small rock in the roof at the turn stopped Ember briefly but she wiggled under it and disappeared from sight. In less than three minutes she began to bay. With her high-pitched voice baying is really a continual shrill nag guaranteed to drive a chuck to leave the area. (It also can be hard on the human ear!) Ember continued to work sounding farther way, heading, it seemed, toward the other side of the hill. The other dogs were tied off and Mike and Kevin went around to the opposite side of the mound. There they spotted an exit hole and stood back a bit with one of

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Forward by Karen R. Scheiner Ironically, I was planning on writing an article about dachshund barking, when I read this one published in the Whole Dog Journal. When I first read it, I thought that it particularly applied to our yappy dachshunds. It is so well written by Pat Miller, a professional dog trainer, that I decided that I could not do a better job with this topic. She has given her permission for this article to be reproduced for our publication. Pat has great insight into the reasons why dogs bark and what we can do about annoying barking. Ironically, although Pat mentions certain scent hound breeds known to be barkers, she totally omitted naming the dachshund! I’m not sure if this was an oversight, or intentional. Maybe there are dogs that bark a whole lot more than ours! (The photos accompanying this article were submitted by me and are not from Pat.) I decided to share this wonderful article with DCA members so that everyone can benefit from Pat Miller’s expertise. I hope you enjoy it.

healthier as well. Meanwhile, good management minimizes barking opportunity. Close drapes or put up baby gates to deter out-the-window barkers. Use white noise or calming music to muffle sounds that set off your dog. The more your dog practices his unwanted barking behavior the more often is it reinforced (barking makes the mail carrier go away!), and the harder it is to modify. Finally, in order to successfully modify barking behavior, you have to understand why your dog is barking.

OH, SHUSH!

By Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA

As I sit down to write this article I can hear Kai, our Kelpie, in the backyard barking at… something. I thank my lucky stars that our nearest neighbors are a half-mile away and not likely to complain about occasional bouts of canine cacophony. Kai barks a lot. He barks at squirrels, cats, birds, horses, and pretty much anything that moves. I can empathize with dog owners who live in closer quarters, where a barking dog can be the catalyst for neighbor feuds, animal control citations, and civil lawsuits.

Barking is a natural, normal canine behavior.

If you have a dog, you need to understand and accept that sometimes dogs will bark. That said, some dogs bark a whole lot more than others.

Dogs also bark for a variety of different reasons.

How you work to manage and modify your dog’s barking will depend, at least in part, on what is motivating him to bark.

Step One of any good barking modification program is minimizing your dog’s need and opportunity to bark. Exercise, an important element of many good behavior modification programs, is useful here as well. A tired dog has less energy, hence less need to bark, and a well-exercised dog tends to be emotionally

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What’s My Motivation?

Because it bears repeating, I will say it again: How you manage and modify your dog’s barking will depend on what’s motivating him to bark.

You might successfully ignore a demand barker’s utterances and reinforce him for quiet, but ignoring a dog who is barking from anxiety can exacerbate the behavior. Here is a guide to reasons for canine barking, and how to work with them: Alarm Barking: This is the dog who saves his family from a fire, tells us that Timmy’s in the well, scares off the rapist – and goes bonkers every time someone walks past on the sidewalk outside the picture window. Your dog is doing his job – letting you know there’s something to be seriously concerned about. Alarm barkers can save lives, but sometimes their judgment about what constitutes an alarm-appropriate situation

can be a little faulty.

To manage alarm barking, reduce your dog’s exposure to stimuli that cause his arousal.

Perhaps you can baby gate him out of the front room, move the sofa away from the windows so he can’t jump up and see out, close drapes, or tape poster board over the windows. Outside, install a privacy fence, attach a solid barrier of some kind to your see-through chain-link fencing, or put up an interior fence to block his access to the more stimulating parts of the yard.

You can use counter conditioning and desensitization to modify barking at things he really doesn’t need to be alarmed about. Sit with him at the window. As soon as someone comes into view, let him look, feed him a high-value tidbit, let him look again, feed again, until the passerby is out of sight. When you’re not there to feed, prevent access to windows that look out on passersby.

Given that alarm barking will inevitably occur, it’s also useful to teach your dog a positive interrupt – a cue, friendlier than “Shut up!” that you can use to stop him in mid-bark. (See sidebar: Positively Quiet) However, your dog might be barking because something really is wrong. Before you use that positive interrupt, take a moment to see what your dog is barking at. Perhaps your house really is on fire.

Alert Barking: This is your dog’s less aroused approach to letting you know that there’s something of interest afoot; a squirrel on the back fence, or Dad’s car pulling in the driveway at the end of the work day. It can be managed and modified in the same manner as alarm barking, including use of the positive interrupt, but is usually easier to work with because the emotional level is much lower.

Anxiety Barking: Barking due to anxiety can be manifested as a number of behaviors, including hysterical barking and sometimes howling. This is a complex and challenging

behavior both to modify and to manage; true anxiety is a real panic attack – the dog truly cannot control his behavior. One of the most common presentations of this condition is separation anxiety – a very difficult behavior to live and work with. (See: Scared to be Home Alone, WDJ July, 2008) Real anxiety usually requires the intervention of a good positive behavior consultant, and often, behavior modification drugs. If your dog’s barking is due to anxiety, consult with a professional behavior counselor, and manage his environment to minimize his exposure to anxiety-producing conditions while you help him learn how to cope.

(Note: The use of shock collars, not something I would recommend in any case, is a horrifically poor choice here, as it is almost guaranteed to increase your dog’s stress and anxiety.)

Boredom Barking: Dogs are social creatures, and the backyard dog is lonely and bored.

Boredom barking is often continuous, with a monotonous quality: “Ho hum, nothing else to do, I may as well just bark.” This is the kind of barking that’s most annoying to neighbors, and very likely to elicit a knock on your door from Animal Control.

The answer here is obvious, and relatively easy. Bring the dog inside. Many outdoor barkers are perfectly content to lie quietly around the house all day, waiting for you to come home, and sleep peacefully beside your bed at night. If your dog isn’t house-safe, use crates, exercise pens,

dog walkers, lots of exercise, even doggie daycare to keep him out of trouble, until he earns house privileges. You can also enrich the dog’s environment, by giving him interactive toys such as stuffed Kongs™ to keep his brain engaged and his mouth busy.

Demand Barking: This behavior is more likely to annoy you than your neighbors, but it’s annoying nonetheless. A demand barker learns that he can get what he wants, usually attention, or treats, by telling you. It often starts as a gentle, adorable little grumble, and can quickly turn into insistent, loud barks – your dog’s way of saying, “I want it, NOW!” You can preempt the development of demand barking by remembering to randomly give your dog attention and treats for being quiet, before he starts barking.

Demand barking, once it starts to occur, is easiest to extinguish early. The longer a dog has been reinforced for demanding stuff, the more persistent he’ll be when you try to ignore him.

However, ignoring him is the best answer to this behavior. No treats, no attention – not even eye contact. The instant the demand behavior starts, utter a cheerful “Oops!” and turn your back on your dog. When he’s quiet, say, “Quiet, yes!” and

return your attention – and treat – to him.

Beware extinction bursts and behavior chains.

When you’re trying to extinguish a behavior by ignoring it, your dog may actually increase the intensity of his “I WANT IT NOW!” behavior. This is an extinction burst, akin to you kicking the soda machine that doesn’t deliver after accepting your coins. If you succumb, thinking extinction isn’t working, you have now reinforced the more intense barking, and your dog is likely to get more intense, sooner, next time. If you stick it out and wait for the barking to stop, you’re well on your way to making it go away. You have to be more persistent than your dog.

A behavior chain is a series of behaviors strung together. You dog may learn to bark once or twice to get you to turn your back, say “quiet,” and feed him a treat. His short behavior chain is “bark – then be quiet.” To avoid this, be sure to acknowledge and reward him frequently before he starts barking.

Frustration Barking: Often confused with anxiety barkers, dogs who have a low tolerance for frustration bark persistently when they can’t get what they want. Unlike anxiety barking, this is simply an “I WANT IT!” communication similar to demand barking, but with more emotion. It is usually directed at the thing he wants, such as the dog he wants to go play with.

You can use the positive interrupt to redirect a frenzy of frustration barking. If you consistently offer high value treats in the presence of frustration-causing stimuli, you can condition your dog to look to you for treats when the other dog is present (dog = yummy treats) rather than erupt into a barking fit.

Greeting/Excitement Barking: “Yay, Mom’s home! Mom’s home! If your dog hails you with hellos when you return after a long – or short – absence, it’s time to shift into ignore mode.

Stand outside your door and wait for the cacophony to subside, then enter calmly; no rousing hug-fests or “I missed you so much!” sessions. When your dog is calm and quiet, then greet him. If he starts to bark again, mark the barking with an “Oops!” and ignore some more.

If his loud greetings are directed toward arriving guests, you’ll still need to go into calm mode. If you use loud verbal reprimands you add to the chaos and arousal. Rather, use your positive interrupt to invite your dog to you, and calmly put him in another room or on a tether – then greet your visitors. Alternatively, you can use counter conditioning to get your dog to look to you for treats rather than erupting with barks when visitors arrive. You may want to tape a note to your door advising guests that you are training your dog and it may take you a moment or two to answer the door, so they don’t give up and go away.

Play Barking – This is common behavior for herding dogs – the cheerleaders of the canine world. As other dogs – or humans – romp and play, the play-barker runs around barking, sometimes nipping heels. If you’re in a location where neighbors won’t complain and the other dogs tolerate the behavior, you might just leave this one alone. With children, however, the continued on next page...

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OH, SHUSH! continued from page 31 behavior is not appropriate, and the dog should be managed by removing him from the play area, rather than risking bites to children.

If you do want to modify play-barking behavior, you can use negative punishment: the dog’s behavior makes the good stuff go away. When the barking starts, use a time-out marker such as “Oops!” and gently remove your dog from the playground for one to three minutes. A tab – a short 6-12-inch leash left attached to his collar – makes this maneuver easier. Then release him to play again. Over time, as he realizes that barking ends his fun, he may get the idea. Or he may not – this is a pretty strong genetic behavior, especially with the herding breeds.

Uncontrolled barking can be frustrating to the human. I know this all too well, with two vocal herding dogs currently in my own family.

However, our dogs sometimes have important

POSITIVELY QUIET - THE POSITIVE INTERRUPT The positive interrupt is a well-programmed, highly reinforced behavior that allows you to redirect your dog’s attention back to you when he’s doing something inappropriate, like barking.

Ideally, you want your dog’s response to the “Over here!” cue to be so automatic that he doesn’t stop to think, he just does it, the way your foot automatically hits the brake of your car when you see taillights flash in front of you on the highway.

Here’s how to teach a positive interrupt: Install the cue in a low-distraction environment. Use a phrase such as “Over here!” or “Quiet Please!” as your interrupt cue. Say the phrase in a cheerful tone of voice, then immediately feed your dog a morsel of very high-value treat, such as a small shred of canned chicken. Repeat until you see his eyes light up and his ears perk when you say the phrase.

Practice with the cue in a low-distraction environment. Wait until your dog is engaged in a low-value activity – wandering around the room, sniffing something mildly interesting – then say your interrupt phrase in the same cheerful tone of voice. You should see an immediate interrupt in his low-value activity, and he should dash to you for his chicken. If he doesn’t, return to Step 1.

Practice with the cue in a low-distraction environment – add distractions. Still in the low-distraction environment so you can control the distraction level, add moderate distractions – one at a time – and practice the interrupt. Gradually move up to major distractions in the low-distraction environment. If you lose his automatic response at any step, return to the previous step.

Move your lessons to an environment with real-life distractions. Go for a walk around the block with your dog on leash. Use the interrupt when he’s sniffing a bush, or eyeing a fast-food bag on the sidewalk. Start with mild to moderate real-life distractions if possible, but if a major distraction presents itself, including a stimulus that causes him to bark, give it a try!

Use the positive cue to interrupt barking. When your dog automatically turns his attention to you in response to your cue when confronted with major real-life distractions, you have a valuable tool for interrupting his barking. Be sure you practice occasionally with mild distractions as well; to keep the cue “tuned up,” and remember to thank him and tell him what a wonderful dog he is when he stops barking on your request.

BARKY BREEDS

and interesting things to say. There was the time I was engrossed in writing an article and our dogs were alarm barking ferociously in the back yard. Resisting the urge just to tell them to stop, I reluctantly got up to investigate. No, the house wasn’t on fire, but I did find a sick groundhog in the yard. You do want to be able to have some control over your dog’s voice, but don’t lose sight of the value of his vocal communications – he may be trying to tell you something important. If you ignore him, your dog might do combat with a rabid skunk in the yard, your house might burn to the ground, or Timmy might drown in the well.

© 2017 Pat Miller/Peaceable Paws All Rights Reserved For more information, or to contact Pat Miller, go to http://www.peaceablepaws.com/.

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Some breeds of dogs are notorious for being vocal, and even within breeds there are some lines that are known to be barkier than others. This reminds us that there is a genetic component to a dog’s vocal behavior. (Behavior is always a combination of genetics and environment/nature and nurture.) Note that when we say a behavior is “genetic” what we really mean is that the dog has a strong genetic propensity to be reinforced by the opportunity to engage in that behavior. By definition, behaviors that are reinforced increase, so a dog who finds barking reinforcing and is given opportunities to bark will, no surprise, bark more.

Most of the herding breeds have strong opinions about things and aren’t afraid to express them.

Think Shetland Sheepdog, Rough Collie, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Australian Kelpie…

Barking is part of the constellation of behaviors that were selected for over the years as these dogs were expected to be “large and in charge” when directing the movement of sheep and cows animals many times their weight and size.

Scent Hounds – Beagles, Bassets, Bloodhounds, etc. – have also been bred for their “voice.” As they chase game through the woods, their excited baying tells their humans where they are, and enables the hunter to find them when their quarry is treed or goes to ground.

Many small breeds of dogs (Chihuahua, Yorkie, Miniature Pinscher) are known to be quite vocal. They have earned a reputation as “yappers” – making up for their diminutive size by making a lot of noise. Our now deceased Pomeranian, Scooter, was a classic example of the vocal proclivities of that breed.

At the other end of the spectrum are dog breeds known to be at the quiet end of the canine vocalization continuum. Many of the Giant breeds – Danes and Newfoundlands, for example, are generally less vocal. There are also many smaller breed dogs, including the French Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Shiba Inu and Chinese Crested, that have reputations for being non-talkative. And then there is the Basenji, which doesn’t bark – but is quite capable of making a number of other alarming and annoying vocalizations. Rather than bark, these dogs can scream, growl, even yodel in a canine sort of way.

Whether you are looking for a quiet dog for townhouse living, or a vocal one to ward off trespassers from your rural home, knowing which breeds bark less – and more – is a good place to start. That said, it’s also important to remember that, despite breed tendencies, every dog is an individual. You can find a Great Dane who will rattle your apartment walls, and a Sheltie who wouldn’t speak if the safety of your farm depended on it. If voice, or lack thereof, is important to you, make sure you look beyond simple breed stereotypes to actual behavior when selecting your next canine family member.

Delegate’s Report for March Meeting Held in Newark, NJ submitted by Larry Sorenson These are the highlights of the Delegates’ Meeting; a complete set of Delegates’ Meeting Minutes is located at: http://images.akc.org/ pdf/delegate_minutes/Minutes_Delegates_Meeti ng_March_2018_FINAL.pdf Proposal to be voted on at the June Meeting The Chair called on the Executive Secretary to read the proposed amendment to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 6, Section 2 Premium Lists and Closing of Entries, and Chapter 16, Section 1 - Championships. Ms. DiNardo: This amendment is to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 6, Section 2 Premium Lists and Closing of Entries and Chapter 16, Section 1 - Championships. In Chapter 6, Section 2, the recommendation is to change the capitalization of “benched” and “unbenched” in the section for consistency and move the sentence “Notification must be printed in the Premium List only if the club is not offering the three-point major to the Reserve Winners at the National Specialty” from Chapter 16, Section 1, to Chapter 6, Section 2, so that it is part of the Rules. This amendment was proposed by the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee and brought forward with a 19 positive recommendation from the Board. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette and you will be asked to vote on it at the June 2018 meeting.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretary to read the proposed amendment to Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 7, Section 2 - Judges.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment is to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 7, Section 2 Judges. This is a request to change “license” to “approval.” This amendment was proposed by the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee with support from AKC Staff and is brought forward with a positive recommendation from the AKC Board. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette and you will be asked to vote on it at the June 2018 meeting.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretary to read the proposed amendment to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 7, Section 12 Judges.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment is to the Rules

Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 7, Section 12 Judges. The proposed Chapter 7, Section 12, would bring consistency to this section to allow for electronic communication. Also, the sentence “Printed documents may be utilized at the exhibitor's request” will no longer be italicized, making it part of the rule. This amendment was proposed by the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee and is brought forward with a positive recommendation from the Board. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette and you will be asked to vote on it at the June 2018 meeting.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretary to read the proposed amendments to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 7, Section 19 Judges. Ms. DiNardo: This amendment is to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 7, Section 19 - Judges, which would make the italicized sentence “Except in hardship cases, a judge will not be approved to judge a breed and, at the same show, the Variety Group of which the breed is a part and Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show” part of the rule. Additionally, it removes the recommendation that the Best in Show judge be someone who has not already judged that day.

Currently, the only hardship cases that are approved are day of event judge cancellations.

This amendment was proposed by 20 of the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee and is brought forward with a positive recommendation from the Board. It will be published in two issues of the online AKC Gazette and you will be asked to vote on it at the June 2018 meeting.

Most of this is house keeping. It is interesting how the AKC Board uses the italics to add procedures to the Rule Books, then later come back to the Delegate Body to remove the italics and that makes it a permanent change. LLS New AKC Board Members Election Christopher L. Sweetwood, Delegate from the Trap Falls Kennel Club.

Harold “Red” Tatro III, Delegate from the Fort Worth Kennel Club.

Ann Wallin, Delegate from the Atlanta Kennel Club.

Ronald H. Menaker, Delegate from the Memphis Kennel Club was elected re-elected as the Chairman of the Board.

Financial Report Chief Financial Officer, Joseph Baffuto gave the Financial Report as follows: Good morning everyone. Hopefully mother nature did not put any additional wrinkles into your travel

schedules. We thank you for assembling here this morning. Best of luck to everyone on the ballot. Please be advised that this full presentation report deck will be posted to the AKC Delegates Portal by the close of business tomorrow. I'm very excited to be back and provide you with an exceptionally positive financial performance report of our 2017 fiscal year. A standalone summary of AKC's operating revenues and expenses through December 31, 2017 are comparatively presented here. We recorded $73.6 million in total revenue and $68.8 million in total expenses, for an operating income of just over $4.7 million. In comparison to the full 2016 year, where we reflected $66.5 million in revenue with $61.7 million in expenses, and an excellent year of $4.8 million in operating income. Next, we have displayed our AKC core registration volumes and their year-over-year performance. Our litter volume increased by 7 percent, with a total annual volume of 240,000 in 2017. Our dog registrations also rose by 7 percent for the year, reaching 562,000. Our pedigrees unfortunately did decline slightly in total volume by almost 4 percent during the year.

Overall, much thanks to the entire effort and determination exhibited as well as great involvement from our Delegate body, our Board of Directors, and management staff throughout each area of the organization. Congratulations and let's continue with future great achievements ahead Financial reports are still looking very good. LLS Things happening with AKC. AKC Logo In January 2018, the Board voted to revert back to the old AKC logo (pre-2015) as the only official logo of The American Kennel Club.

The Marketing, Creative Staff as well as AKC’s Digital Agency indicated that the new logo rendered better on digital platforms and mobile devices. A recommendation was made to utilize the new logo for digital communications and platforms where the old logo cannot be used, and continue to use the old logo for Offline materials and Sports & Events.

I have no opinion on this one. LLS Change NOHS Points Awarded at the National. Specialty The Board VOTED to change to the number of National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) points awarded for a NOHS Best of Breed/Variety win at the National Specialty.

Effective with the start of the 2018-2019 Qualifying period (October 11, 2018), the NOHS Points Scale is: Award Points NOHS BIS - 100 NOHS, RBIS - 75, NOHS Group 1 - 30 NOHS, Group 2 - 20, NOHS Group 3 - 15, NOHS Group 4 - 10, National Specialty BOB - 10, NOHS BOB - 5.

This will recognize the importance and prestige of this win for an Owner-Handler.

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AKC DELEGATE REPORT continued from page 33 shows. Evening specialties are limited to 50 entries per ring, per judge for all AKC approved competitions, provided the rings are run concurrently.

NOHS is very popular with the owner handlers and more clubs are offering this evert. LLS SWEEPSTAKES GUIDELINES The Board VOTED to amend a Board Policy regarding Sweepstakes. The new Policy which is effective immediately will read: Show Manual: The club may retain, for expenses, up to 50% of the sweepstakes entry fees collected. The club should only retain enough of the entry fee to cover the expenses of the competition.

Clubs may keep more sweepstakes money to pay the expense. LLS _______________________________________

DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES continued from page 27 Open Class by color if the Standard Open Class is divided by color and the wording be exactly as depicted at the DCA National Specialty show.

Motion adopted.

Results for the wirehair variety at the 2019 DCA Regional were Jane Fowler with Ryan Horvath elected as the alternate.

Dr. Denny Van Hook gave a power point presentation on cancer in dogs with an emphasis on hemangiosarcoma. She explained hemangiosarcoma can occur anywhere in the body but usually manifests itself in the spleen, heart, or skin. One drawback she noted was there were few studies being done on cancer in dogs and little data to go on.

Anne Carson talked on hemangiosarcoma, not as a scientist or doctor but as a concerned owner and breeder. She related her personal experiences with hemangiosarcoma suggesting people be cautious of soreness in their

dachshund when no orthopedic condition is obvious. She also suggested people check blood for anemia and a highly elevated BUN showing excessive protein which could possibly be from a bleed. Any odd results for a blood test should be factored in when considering possible hemangiosarcoma. Also, ultra-sounding the spleen may prove beneficial in detecting this disease.

Her suggestion to people who would like to donate to hemangiosarcoma research was to send it to the DCA Health and Welfare Fund, so we can get matching funds from AKC. AKC will match funds if it is a research they are supporting. A discussion followed concerning donating to various researches. Denny wanted the membership to be aware that there was a lot of research going on, but not all of it was worthy of donations.

A motion was made for $25,000.00 be transferred from the existing $70,000.00 (plus) DCA Canine and Health Welfare Trust Fund to the AKC Canine Health Foundation and ear marked for hemangiosarcoma research which will be matched.

Discussion followed. Voice vote was undecided.

There was a call for a ballot vote. Ballots were tabulated with 32 yes votes and 71 no votes.

Motion failed.

A motion was made and adopted that DCA invite Dr. Jaime Modiano to speak on hemangiosarcoma at the 2019 National.

Carl wanted to clear up a misconception a few DCA members have. He explained the Trust Fund is a separate identity from DCA with the Board and three non-Board members creating the officers for the Trust Fund.

Denny reported she is working to update the Trust Fund site and will eventually link it to the DCA site.

A motion was made that the DCA Board appoint a committee to explore options for reducing the cost of the Field Trial Trophy Plan. Motion adopted.

Meeting adjourned at 12 p.m.

Submitted by Vicki Spencer, DCA Recording Secretary

Letters to and from the editor Hi Members and Subscribers, Summer is here and there are plenty of dog events throughout the country. Have fun and drive (or fly) safely! Many of you that are on social media are aware of the story out of California when a handler had his van stolen with 14 dogs inside. There was panic for many hours until that van was found, with all dogs OK. It was wonderful to see the dog show community step up and offer overwhelming support to the distraught handler. It could happen in an instant to any of us, no judgement here. If your dogs are in your vehicle, please try to stay with them at all times. Even locking the door isn’t always the best thing. The whole situation was incredibly scary!

Debby Krieg has graciously volunteered to be administrator for a new Facebook page for DCA 2019. She’ll inform members when it is available.

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Below is the entirety of the DCA “Absolute Rule” Absolute is a competition held for the winners of all regular classes at an AKC licensed or member Dachshund field trial. It may be awarded at any field trial that offers both Open All Age and Field Champion stakes.

The running procedure for Absolute shall be at the discretion of the field trial committee and shall be specified in the premium list. Bitches that are in season, as determined by the field trial committee, are ineligible for Absolute if there are any male class winners competing. Absolute may be withheld for lack of merit but not for lack of competition.

The AKC criteria for eligibility to judge is defined in “Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Dachshunds”, Chapter 5, and shall be applied to the selection of judges for Absolute. The judges for Absolute may either be advertised in the premium list or selected the day of the trial by the field trial committee.

Tracy Freeling, PEC Chair and DCA Field Statistician

Congrats to all the winners at Nationals this year. Looks like it was a great time! Hard to say when I can get to another one, but I remain hopeful!

The next issue of the newsletter will be the Nationals issue. Don’t forget to get your ads in early, deadline is July 15th.

Thank you so much to all the article contributors for this issue! It’s always nice to read about other aspects of the dog fancy, and especially health issues.

You may have read in the last newsletter that my husband and I had to sell our business and move due to his health issues. We bought a house near our son, friends, relatives and better medical care. The house (and we were aware of it) needs quite a bit of work. Not working the 60+ hours/week running a boarding/grooming kennel has been a sad change for both of us, but the house repairs and updating will keep me busy. I don’t know if I can find another part-time grooming job at my age, but I’ll try!! Here’s our new address, phone number and e-mail: N961 Mayflower Road, Appleton, WI 54913 920-903-1588, lynnechuck83@twc.com

Lynne

3rd GCH DC Lorica’s Tarlyn Set the Fire MW FDC CGC Jessica & Lorne Campbell 4th FC Duchwood’s Chance Romance Alice S. Carter NBQ GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight Cynthia A. Yeager ________________________________

Bay Colony Dachshund Club September 30, 2017 Total Number of Starters: 42

Submission form: http://www.dachshund-dca.org/ftresult2010.html

Only those results submitted through this site will be published.

Bay Colony Dachshund Club April 29, 2017 Total Number of Starter: 68 OAAD Starters: 15 Judges: David Kerr Jr., Wendy S. York 1st Beldach’s An American In Paris O’Siddachs Jamie Bosner, Connie & Gary Fisher 2nd Diddy Dox Mr. Big Lights Up The Sky V Hoppeldachs Heidi Myers 3rd Mill’ OBX Nevets Hermie’s Steven Mills 4th Wilderness Run’s Ursa Minor Susan Jill Chidlow NBQ Wilbur Banx Rowe MW Debra Etzweiler Rowe OAAB Starters: 14 Judges: John Merriman, Dr. Randy Eltringham 1st Carrdox Dachter Pepper of Yorkdachs Wendy S. York 2nd Diddy Dox Sydney’s Shiny New Penny v Hoppledachs Kristine & Eugene Evans Jr. 3rd Reed Weaver von Moritz MLD Teddy Moritz 4th Hoppledachs American Glory ML Pamala Hopkins & Catherine Kalista NBQ Hoppledach’s Jewel American Ruby ML Monica A. Galley Field Champion Combined Starters: 39 Judges: Alice Moyer, Ashley Cook 1st FC Duchwood’s Chance Romance Alice S. Carter 2nd GCH DC Rellih’s Little Indian Linda A. Snyder 3rd GCH DC Rellih’s Hopi Kachina Spirit Linda A. Snyder 4th FC Rabdox Rusty Roo Myers Heidi & Kurt Meyers

NBQ DC Lone Pines Ruff n Ready MW Sally Miller Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Alice Moyer, Ashley Cook Best Open & Absolute: Carrdox Dachter Pepper of Yorkdachs ________________________________

Bay Colony Dachshund Club April 30, 2017 Total Number of Starters: 42 OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: John Merriman, Teddy Moritz 1st Wilderness Run’s Gobi Bear Susan Jill Chidlow 2nd Sky Hunter’s Hounds Red Machine Brian Bradley 3rd CH Columbo Vom Mondsheinkruez Sherry Ruggieri 4th WIthheld NBQ Turning PT Keeps Them Yankee Girls ‘A Wishin’ Dr. Randy Eltringham OAAB Starters: 9 Judges: Carrie Hamilton, Cynthia Yeager 1st Wilderness Run’s ZBeat Me Don’t Cheat Me Jamie Sexton & Jill Chidlow 2nd CH Briardach’s Lucky Guess Monika & Paul Martin 3rd CH Briardach’s Heartbreaker Monika & Paul Martin 4th CH On Your Mark at Lorica MW Jessica & Lorne Campbell NBQ Withheld Field Champion Combined Starters: 27 Judges: Paul Martin, Karen Jones 1st FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya CGC Sherry Ruggieri 2nd FC Bedazzled Cooper’s Pale Ale MT Kathleen Newman

OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: John Merriman, Teddy Moritz 1st Wilderness Run’s Gobi Bear Susan Jill Chidlow 2nd Sky Hunter’s Hounds Red Machine Brian Bradley 3rd CH Columbo Vom Mondsheinkruez Sherry Ruggieri 4th Withheld NBQ Turning PT Keeps Them Yankee Girls ‘A Wishin’ OAAB Starters: 9 Judges: Carrie Hamilton, Cynthia Yeager 1st Wilderness Run’s ZBeat Me Don’t Cheat Me Jamie Sexton & Jill Chidlow 2nd CH Briardach’s Lucky Guess Monika & Paul Martin 3rd CH Briadach’s Heartbreaker Monika & Paul Martin 4th CH On Your Mark at Lorica MW Jessica & Lorne Campbell NBQ Withheld Field Champion Combined Starters: 27 Judges: Paul Martin, Karen Jones 1st FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya CGC Sherry Ruggieri 2nd FC Bedazzled Cooper’s Pale Ale MT Kathleen Newman 3rd GCH DC Lorica’s Tarlyn Set the Fire MW FDC CGC Jessica & Lorne Campbell 4th FC Duchwood’s Chance Romance Alice S Carter NBQ GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight Cynthia A Yeager ________________________________

Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta March 23, 2018

Gloria LaTour 3rd GCH Moonlight’s Fairy King of VSchwalbes Oberon MW Robert & Janet Schwalbe 4th CH Karun’s GA Dach Justice For All SL Kathy Pickrell, Nancy Thompson NBQ VSchwalbes Midsummer Night’s Dream Snug MW Robert & Janet Schwalbe OAAB Starters: 27 Judges: Laura Isaacson & Ed Higginbotham 1st GCH Kuldne Talisman Starlight Monica Stansby & Ginger Lee 2nd Sand Dollars The Name of the Game SL Heather With 3rd Tusoksori-Ugraszto Daring Zelda Kenneth Minerley 4th Midnight Vom Links V Raab SL Cherie Onkst, Mary Ellen Byrne & Lucy Granowicz NBQ CGH Zadox Give Me Sage Advice Sheila DeLashmutt Field Champion Dog Starters: 18 Judges: Glenn Cockburn, Mary Powell 1st FC Ziggy Stardust of Hidden Cedars Laura Isaacson 2nd FC Audi Oslo Von Dorndorf CGC CA Stan Knoll 3rd FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW Cheri Faust 4th DC Duffy’s Bohemian Boy MW RATCH Janet Fowler NBQ FC Englelong Arrayed Like Solomon MS Sheila DeLashmutt Field Champion Bitch Starters: 11 Judges: Jamie Sexton, Charles DeLashmutt 1st FC Zenyatta von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW Cheri Faust 2nd FC Duchwood’s Chance Romance MS, EE4, NAJ, CA Alice Carter 3rd FC Doxikota’s Copperfield Miss MS, NA, NAJ, OAP, AJP, CAX Holly Deeds 4th FC Doxikota’s Our Mutual Friend MS CDX, RAE, MX, MXJ, NAP, NJP, JE, CAX, FDC, TDIA, TT Holly Deeds NBQ FC Seiko V Dorndorf L, TD Tina, Laura, & Anna Knoll Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Glenn Cockburn, Mary Powell Best Field Champion & Absolute: Linda Cockburn, Ed Higginbotham Best Open: Yosemite Von Sunderhaar

Total Number of Starters: 71 OAAD Starters: 15 Judges: Gordon Stueber, Linda Cockburn 1st Yosemite Von Sunderhaar Cyndi Branch 2nd Hidden Cedars Brace 4 Impact MS

Absolute: FC Zenyatta von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW ________________________________

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nippy November morning at Blue Dog Farm in Hume, Virginia heralded a new season of sport and fellowship on the sod of The Old Dominion. A tradition that helps commence the formal season of sport is the blessing of the hounds, riders and quarry (aka the foxes). Etched in the early morning light, steeds and their riders stood patiently awaiting the Rev. Justin Michael McIntosh who delivered the sacred words that would help ensure the gentleman “Dianas” and horses that constitute The Old Dominions participation in its grand old sport. An added touch of civility to the hunt was good brandy and sherry served to one and all.

Your scribes being Hilltopppers (not riding with the hunt) were guided by Dr. R. Scott Dove MFH and former huntsmen Ed Weaver and Charlie Brown. We were told to follow closely the former huntsmen as to not breach the hunt etiquette of lands that were open to the hunt and those that were off limits.

The hounds assembled, trembling and giving tongue, to the promise of a grand day. They glanced around at the horses and riders in formal riding attire. Some riders were in pink coats (red) while a few ladies were attired in basic black, silk scarves, top hats and veils and were riding side-saddle. (Pictured on the next page is Maggie Johnson.) This harkens back to yesteryear and it is said that this stylish, gentile riding style is

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being reborn largely courtesy of a group of ladies here in Virginia (much of the movement spearheaded by the colorful Rose Marie Bogley of Upperville, Virginia).

And they’re off! The huntsman Jeff Woodall and the hounds led the way followed by a number of junior aspirants on their ponies. They assure many hunting morns to come for The Old Dominion Hounds. The club has quite a large junior contingent that is highly competitive at lateral horse events. There were several foxes spotted during the hunt leading to a successful day’s hunting.

The Old Dominion Hounds are red and white American Foxhounds by tradition. When they breed a litter they may not get all red and whites so they trade with other hunts that are also American Foxhounds that have red and whites but have a tri-color pack. These are not AKC American Foxhounds. They are registered by the Masters of Foxhound Association, MFHA. Choosing your pack is generally a collaboration between the Masters and the Huntsmen. The huntsmen probably have a little more say in some situations because they have a more intimate view in the field and because they are there with the hounds every time they go out.

Not every master is going to be out every time and won’t know the hounds with the same intimacy, so the huntsman’s opinion weighs in a

little more. With some hunts the huntsman and master are the same person, with other hunts the master owns all the hounds personally and he makes all the decisions and employs the huntsman.

Old Dominion Hounds rely heavily on its huntsman, Scott Woodall, to observe the way a hound performs in the field and also the way a hound behaves in the kennel. You can’t have a fighter in the kennel even if he’s really good in the field. They have to get along when you have 50 hounds on each side of the kennel. One side is for the dog hounds and one side is for the bitch hounds both of which are intact so they must get along. Biddability is a significant feature of these hounds. If the hounds don’t pass the biddability test or have the nose and endurance to hunt they are re-homed. You also want a pack that is the same speed. You don’t want a pack that runs too fast and pushes the fox too fast or the hunt gets strung out over country. Fast hounds may be sent to a pack down south that is running coyotes where they need fast dogs. Conversely, they may have a slower hound that works better in this part of the country. You have to breed the pack of hounds for your quarry and your territory.

Old Dominion Hounds quarry is the traditional red fox. A lot of hunts in Virginia are allowing their packs to run coyote. Some of the hunts down south will run bobcat, coyote and red fox.

Old Dominion only wants hounds that are going to run red fox and not be interested in running other game. If an Old Dominion hound shows interest in other quarry, it will be sent to another hunt that needs a dog like this in their pack.

A hound in the pack generally runs about 5 or 6 seasons (years) and generally doesn’t enter their first season until 1½ or 2 years old. They are generally placed after 5 or 6 seasons when they cannot keep up anymore. The rule of thumb is you don’t place a hound in a pet home within your country (formal hunt boarders), the hound will hear the pack, they know where the kennel is from the house and you will have a hard time keeping them home. They are placed outside your territory and preferably in a non-fox hunting territory. They make reasonably good retirement pets; most of them are docile and love to sit on a pillow by the fireplace by that age. It is not a bad retirement for one of these hounds living in a private home sitting by a fireplace.

Fox hunting in Virginia starts September 1st thru the last day in March. The reason for this time frame is because of the cool weather and starting March 31st, the vixens will be having their cubs. They start breeding in January sometimes into February. They are going to have their cubs in April and May, and we don’t want to be running them then. Although you can still run fox according to Virginia law after the end of March, the MFHA in Virginia states that hunting ends March 31st.

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Old Dominion Hounds continued from page 37 single day; sometimes that’s the whole pack (80 dogs) on foot to establish the relationship with the hounds. As it gets later in the summer, it is approaching the beginning of cubbing. Cubbing starts on September 1st. It’s called cubbing because it’s getting the new entry hounds and the new cubs to understand what the game is about. The huntsmen don’t go out for very long and only go out to instruct the hounds. It’s all about training the new entry which is about 1½ -2 years old. It’s not about being in the saddle.

Breeding of the dogs is done in December, January and February so pups are born to reach the appropriate age for entering the pack at the correct time of the year.

The Huntsman’s job is the care, feeding, hunting, training and breeding of the hounds. In addition, he is the hunt’s biggest ambassador to all the landowners. The landowners and farm managers see him all the time repairing coops and fixing fences and gates. He has to be very familiar with them so he knows when they are moving cattle or calving, or when they are harvesting, etc.

Safety is always a concern during the hunt.

The hunt will have assistants on the road with their trucks and flashers to get traffic to slow down when the hunt is near by. The huntsman is also very aware of any dangers that are in the field such as old cattle wire and old fence lines that are grown over, etc.

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Your scribe’s friend, veterinarian and the MFH of The Old Dominion Hounds is Dr. R. Scott Dove. His concern for a safe outcome for the foxes, hounds, and participants is as profound as his concern for his own legendary Foxcliffe Deerhounds.

It behooves each of us, whether involved in dogs, cats, horse sports or any other combination there-of to support and at least limitedly partake in one another’s interests. The animal rights contingent has made vast negative in-roads into the public’s perception of our passions. It is up to each and everyone of us to spotlight the real reason we pursue our passions - the preservation and improvement of our animals and our enjoyment of them.

We love our sport, but we are much more. We are conservationists, animal health stewards, sportsmen, sportswomen and young people.

We would like to thank the Masters and the field of The Old Dominion Hounds for allowing us access to their hunt and to the hounds, the horses and the quarry for letting us share in the excitement of the chase. A big thanks to Blue Dog Farm, Tony Horan and Susan Trotter for hosting a magnificent Hunt breakfast.

The authors Bill Gorodner and Kim Ristedt are members of DCA and the Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club and live in the hunt country with their dachshunds: Billy with his Mini wires and Kim with her Standard longhairs.

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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.

Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club October 7, 2018 Body Renew Fitness 221 Commonwealth Ct., Winchester, VA Total Entry Limit: 100

Lincolnland Dachshund Club October 21, 2018 IL State Fairgrounds - Expo Bldg Exposition Bldg., Sangamon Avenue Peoria Rd. Bus 55., Springfield, IL Total Entry Limit: 100

Dachshund Club of America, Inc. November 2, 2018 Quality Inn South Mtn. 5121 E La Puente Ave. Phoenix, AZ Total Entry Limit: 100

Desert Valley Dachshund Club November 3, 2018 Quality Inn South Mtn. 5121 E La Puente Ave. Phoenix, AZ Total Entry Limit: 100

Desert Valley Dachshund Club November 3, 2018 Quality Inn South Mtn. 5121 E La Puente Ave. Phoenix, AZ Total Entry Limit: 100

Desert Valley Dachshund Club November 4, 2018 Quality Inn South Mtn. 5121 E La Puente Ave. Phoenix, AZ Total Entry Limit: 100

Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County November 18, 2018 Berks County 4-H Community Center Reading, PA Total Entry Limit: 100

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Event Chair: Ms. Monika Martin 21020 St. Louis Rd., Middleburg, VA 20117 brando2@starpower.net • 504-687-9737 For additional information contact: Karen Jones, Event Secretary 2023 Wells Manor Ave., Gwynn Oak, MD 21207-4231 C/O Rachael Toren (443) 253-9404 • clantyre@gmail.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Event Chair: Ms. Lindi Kershaw P.O. Box 74, Coffeen, IL 62017 easynot@frontier.com • 217-534-6747 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) (S) (W)

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Event Chair: Barbara Flowers 4091 E Pinal St., Tucson, AZ 85739-9634 weiniedox@netscape.net • 520-299-1136 For additional information contact: Mrs. Cheryl Cazier, Event Secretary 2926 N 34th Place Phoenix, AZ 85018-7402 (602) 885-2165 • cherylcazier@cox.net

Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt (p) Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt (p) Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt (p)

Junior Show: Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt (p)

Jerry Cerasini Jerry Cerasini Jerry Cerasini

Junior Show: Jerry Cerasini (p)

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W)

Jan Schirmer Jan Schirmer Jan Schirmer

Please contact event secretary/superintendent for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Event Chair: Philip Benway 1810 N 202nd Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85396-8712 philipbenway@gmail.com • 602-885-1324 For additional information contact: Mrs. Cheryl Cazier, Event Secretary 2926 N 34th Place Phoenix, AZ 85018-7402 (602) 885-2165 • cherylcazier@cox.net

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Ms. Sherrill C. Snyder (S) Ms. Sherrill C. Snyder (W) Ms. Sherrill C. Snyder Junior Show: Ms. Sherrill C Snyder

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Event Chair: Philip Benway 1810 N 202nd Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85396-8712 philipbenway@gmail.com • 602-885-1324 For additional information contact: Mrs. Cheryl Cazier, Event Secretary 2926 N 34th Place Phoenix, AZ 85018-7402 (602) 885-2165 • cherylcazier@cox.net

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Ms. Georjan Bridger (S) Ms. Georjan Bridger (W) Ms. Georjan Bridger Junior Show: Ms. Georjan Bridger

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Event Chair: Philip Benway 1810 N 202nd Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85396-8712 philipbenway@gmail.com • 602-885-1324 For additional information contact: Mrs. Cheryl Cazier, Event Secretary 2926 N 34th Place Phoenix, AZ 85018-7402 (602) 885-2165 • cherylcazier@cox.net

AKC National Owner-Handled Series

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Event Chair: Nancy L. 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

Please contact event secretary/superintendent for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Please contact event secretary/superintendent for Sweepstakes class and judge information

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

Patricia Taylor Patricia Taylor Patricia Taylor

Junior Show: To be assigned Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W)

Mrs. Jan Swayze-Curry Mrs. Jan Swayze-Curry Mrs. Jan Swayze-Curry

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T H R O M B O C Y T O P E N I A One of our DCA members had an unusual whelping experience recently.

It could have been tragic, but luckily, with the help of a good veterinarian and some wonderful canine assistance, everything turned out fine. It’s an interesting story on one of the many scenarios we have to be aware of as responsible breeders.

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I have a 2½ yr old standard longhair bitch who was due October 31. This was her 2nd litter, the 1st of which produced 3 pups with no complications. X-rays on 10/27 showed 5 puppies.

Soft labor started on 10/31 about 6 pm. By 9 am, 11/1, still no contractions but bright red blood spotting the size of a quarter noted on sheets. Also noted dark coloring of

stomach/mammaries, which at 1st thought was onset of mastitis. 12 litters in the past 20 years, I’d not seen anything like this, so called vet and was advised to come in.

1st contractions started at vets, approx.

10 am, and the vaginal plug was produced. Vet also noted bruising on stomach/mammaries (what I’d assumed was mastitis) and vulva, as well as red spotting on gums. The vet said this was “petechial”, bleeding from capillaries. A full cbc revealed no platelets, therefore the dam’s blood was not clotting, and, she was in danger of bleeding to death. An

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ultra sound showed puppies’ heartbeats were slightly lowered (168 - 160), but still within a normal range. After consulting with specialists, possible diagnosis was Canine Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia (ITP), or, DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation). Triggered either by pregnancy or idiopathic. However, the dam had no pre-existing conditions typical of either disease. In either case, recommendation was to allow her to whelp as many of the pups as she could naturally to avoid bleeding out too soon.

In the meantime, a courier was sent to the nearest emergency vet for their supply of Fresh Frozen Plasma (ffp), needed for a transfusion.

After two hours, the dam whelped two pups without any difficulties. The placenta did not come out with them however, so the tech was careful to tie off the umbilical cord on both sides before cutting. They did not pull out the placentas to avoid stimulating more bleeding.

Pups appeared normal and began suckling immediately. Puppy #3 followed within another hour, very vigorous, in fact attempting to suckle even before getting all the way out of the birth canal.

Up to this point, I was still unbelieving that anything was really wrong. But then a large, black/red bubble appeared out of the dam’s vulva, apparently one of the placentas, and within a few more minutes, she passed out. She was immediately rushed into surgery for a C-section and FFP transfusion. The two remaining pups were retrieved alive and well, but the uterus was hemorrhaging, so removed. No other bleeding was noted in the cavity. After being closed back up, all pups were put back on dam in order to get colostrum.

It was now after 5 pm and the clinic was closing; we made arrangements to transfer the dam to the 24-hr emergency clinic in town (an hour’s drive) for more FFP as well as blood transfusions, a 4DX test to determine possible causes, and, immunosuppressive treatment (a chemo drug “vincristine” needed in order to

stimulate platelet production). I was told she would not be able to nurse pups after this drug was given as it would make her milk toxic.

Luckily I knew of 2 local breeders with recent litters whose dams might be willing to take on my puppies.

After a 2-hour roundtrip to the ER Vet and back, pups were nursing on their new foster mom, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi that had two 2 week old pups of her own. My smallest pup was lethargic by now, probably because she’d been off

mom for so long, but vigorous massaging and bi-hourly hand feedings of Esbilac got her back to nursing normally by the next morning.

The dam was released from ER the next afternoon after receiving more FFP and whole blood transfusions, and the chemo medication to stimulate platelet growth. The final diagnosis was the thrombocytopenia and anemia were secondary to the pregnancy and not immune-mediated. The 4DX test results were negative. Vets also said the pups were not affected by this condition.

Because I really wanted to have the pups at home, and, didn’t want to impose too much on the foster mom’s breeder, I decided to try to bring another one of my females into milk by giving her the herb supplement Fenugreek. I’d read that this was a possibility, and, that it would

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even work on spayed females. I had an intact 8-year old bitch that had been a good mom to 2 previous litters, so I gave her Fenugreek for a week prior to bringing home the pups. Sure enough, I was able to express some milk from her by the end of the week, but it was the pups’ crying that stimulated more. My surrogate took

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right to the pups. Pups continued to gain weight, though not at a rate I’ve seen in past litters.

After 2 weeks on my surrogate however, one of the smaller pups started losing weight.

Apparently by their age of 3 weeks, they were needing more milk than my surrogate was producing. I started supplementing the pups with

puppy gruel, as they were just old enough by this time to be able to digest a more solid meal. This did the trick, and the pups started gaining at a steady pace.

At 10 weeks of age, everyone was healthy and well. Follow up platelet counts on the dam showed normal production, and vet had no further concerns. !

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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 Fanciers Association of Berks County November 18, 2018

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Event Chair: Nancy L. 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

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

Mr. John Mayhall (p) Mr. John Mayhall (p) Mr. John Mayhall (p)

Dachshund Club of America, Inc. December 14, 2018

Closing Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Event Chair: Mrs. Carol Ann Klein 534 NE 94 Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138 cak@bellsouth.net • 0305-751-9966 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com

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

Mr. Jeffrey G. Pepper Mr. Jeffrey G. Pepper Mr. Jeffrey G. Pepper

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 Event Chair: Daniel T. Stolz 29491 Cochiti Lake Dr., San Antonio, FL 33576 stolzdachs.ds@gmail.com • 813-928-1022 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com

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

Berks County 4-H Community Center Reading, PA Total Entry Limit: 100

Orange Cty Convention Center North/South Building 9899 International Drive, Orlando, FL Web Site:http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club January 18, 2019 Florida Classic Park 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL Web Site:http://fgcdachshundclub.com/ Total Entry Limit: 100

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club January 19, 2019 Florida Classic Park 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL Web Site:http://fgcdachshundclub.com/ Total Entry Limit: 100

Metropolitan Baltimore Dachshund Club April 19, 2019 Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD

Metropolitan Baltimore Dachshund Club April 19, 2019 Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Event Chair: Daniel T. Stolz 29491 Cochiti Lake Dr., San Antonio, FL 33576 stolzdachs.ds@gmail.com • 813-928-1022 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com

Junior Show: Mr. Jeffrey G. Pepper

Mrs. Pamela B. Peat Mrs. Pamela B. Peat Mrs. Pamela B. Peat

Junior Show: Mrs. Pamela B. Peat

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

Mr. David J. Peat Mr. David J. Peat Mr. David J. Peat

Junior Show: Mr. David J. Peat

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Event Chair: Joan E Mattie 36130 Richland Rd., Willards, MD 21874-1137 joansdoxies@mediacombb.net • 410-835-5055 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Event Chair: Joan E Mattie 36130 Richland Rd., Willards, MD 21874-1137 joansdoxies@mediacombb.net • 410-835-5055 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-935 mbf@infodog.com

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

Dr. Edna K. Martin Dr. Edna K. Martin Dr. Edna K. Martin

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

Mrs. Andra O’Connell Mrs. Andra O’Connell Mrs. Andra O’Connell

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Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta March 24, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 82 OAAD Starters: 14 Judges: Stan Knoll & Kathy Pickrell 1st Hidden Cedars Brace 4 Impact MS Laura Isaacson 2nd CH VSchwalbes Siegfried & Roy MW Marcia Kerr 3rd Leoralees What Dreams May Come SL Marietta Singleton, Tom & Nancy Futrell 4th Duchwood’s Mystery Man MS Holly Deeds NBQ GCH Moonlight’s Fairy King of VSchwalbes Oberon MW Robert & Janet Schwalbe OAAB Starters: 28 Judges: Mary Powell, Corby Barkhaus 1st Sand Dollars The Name of the Game SL Heather With 2nd GCH Kuldne Talisman Starlight Monica Stensby & Ginger Lee 3rd Midnight Von Links V Raab SL Cherie Onkst, Mary Ellen Byrne & Lucy Granowicz 4th CH Twelfth Night Finale Lady Dianna L Gordon & Gala Stueber & Anne Carson NBQ CH Leoralee’s Sweet Home Alabama Marietta Singleton Field Champion Dog Starters: 20 Judges: Jamie Sexton & Gail LaBerge 1st FC Hidden Cedars Jango Bling Laura Isaacson 2nd FC Zeus von MoosbachZuzelek SW Cherie Faust 3rd DC VSchwalbes A Day To Remember MW, CA Robert & Janet Schwalbe 4th GCH DC VSchwalbes Inman Park MS Robert & Janet Schwalbe NBQ DC Duffy’s Bohemian Boy MW RATCH Janet Fowler Field Champion Bitch Starters: 20 Ken Minerley, Linda Cockburn 1st FC Zenyatta von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW Cheri Faust 2nd FC Duchwood’s Chance Romance MS, EE4, NAJ, RN, CA Alice Carter 3rd FC Doxikota’s Copperfield Miss MS, NA, NAJ, OAP, AJP, CAX Holly Deeds 4th FC Duchwood’s Bristol Bounce MS, CA, SE, RN, NAJ

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Alice Carter NBQ DC VSchwalbes Etta James MW ROMX Glenn & Corby Barkhaus Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Jamie Sexton & Gail LaBerge Best Field Champion & Absolute: Stan Knoll & Kathy Pickrell Best Open: Sand Dollars The Name of the Game SL Absolute: FC Hidden Cedars Jango Bling ________________________________

Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta March 25, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 58 OAAD Starters: 15 Judges: Jamie Sexton, Robert LaBerge 1st Hidden Cedars Brace 4 Impact MS Gloria LaTour 2nd Yosemite Von Sunderhaar Cyndi Branch 3rd BISS GCH Leoralees Lets Boogie With Barstool MW Robbie Addison, Marietta Singleton 4th Willow Springs X-Man Alex & Cyndi Branch NBQ CH VSchwalbes Siegfried & Roy MW Marcia Kerr OAAB Starters: 17 Judges: Rebecca McLusky, Glenn Cockburn 1st GCH Raydachs Firefly SW BCAT Madison Wertz & Sandra AlexanderCaristeda 2nd Caristeda Applejax’s Knock Off Terri Dickmann & Cheryl Holman DVM 3rd Idesuss Jopofa Alex & Cyndi Branch 4th Midnight Von Links V Raab SL Cherie Onkst, Mary Ellen Byrne & Lucy Granowicz NBQ MBISS GCH Leoralees Barstool Boogie MS Robbie Addison & Marietta Singleton Field Champion Dog Starters: 15 Judges: Mary Powell, Laura Isaacson 1st GCH DC Hoppledach’s Down In The Boondocks Val Higginbotham & Pam Hopkins 2nd FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW Cheri Faust 3rd FC Audi Oslo Von Dorndorf CGC, CA Stan Knoll 4th FC Earnest Von Lowenherz Kenneth Minerley NBQ DC VSchwalbes Dizzy Gillespie MW, CA Robert & Janet Schwalbe

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Field Champion Bitch Starters: 13 Judges: Stan Knoll, Larry Barnett 1st DC VSchwalbes Etta James MW, ROMX Glenn & Corby Barkhaus 2nd FC MACH2 Harlequin Jalyse Chinook ML, CD, RAE, MXF, CA Jamie Sexton & Karen Scheiner 3rd FC Jalyse’s Teddy Bear v Wilderness Run ML Jamie Sexton 4th FC Hidden Cedars Lookin 4 Trouble Laura Isaacson & Gloria LaTour NBQ FC Zenyatta von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW Cheri Faust Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Mary Powell & Stan Knoll Best Field Champion & Absolute: Jamie Sexton & Robert LaBerge Best Open and Absolute: Hidden Cedars Brace 4 Impact MS ________________________________

Cascade Dachshund Club April 7, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 22 OAAD Starters: 7 Judges: Michael Dilley, Gillen Tankard 1st CH KRW Benitoite In The Sky With Diamonds MS Michelle, Colleen and Connor Kutzler 2nd MT Sleepy Hollow Fall Festival Allison Wilsey and Gavin Lorenzen 3rd Hathor Farm’s Buckingham U. Badger MW, Annie and Bill Zeck, Jean M. Dieden 4th CH Kleine Rheinstone Im Mondlicht Michelle and Colleen Kutzler NBQ Buenavista A Moveable Feast, Monica Alvarez, Helen Spector OAAB Starters: 8 Judges: Gillen Tankard, Kerri Shandro 1st I Spy Evening Passion W Selma McNamara, Nola Patient 2nd CH Buenavista Calle 8 Conga Line MW, CA Monica and Azalea Alvarez 3rd GCH CH Teckelwood Ripley v Codeblue SL Jennifer Milosalvjevic and Amanda Hodges 4th Hathor Farm’s Hibiscus MW, JE Jean M. Dieden NBQ CH Teckelwood Dusty Dawn V Vindachs MS, JE, TDN Susan Ellestad, Amanda Hodges, Twila Vincent Field Champion Combined Starters: 7 Judges: Selma McNamara, Monica Alvarez 1st FC KFW Opal In The Sky With

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Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Gillen Tankard and Kerri Shandro Best Open and Absolute: I Spy Evening Passion W ________________________________

Cascade Dachshund Club April 8, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 19 OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: Selma McNamara, Kerri Shandro 1st MT Sleepy Hollow Fall Festival, Allison Wilsey and Gavin Lorenzen 2nd Buenavista A Moveable Feast, Monica Alvarez, Helen Spector 3rd FC Hathor Farm’s Sweet and Lowdown TD RN Annie and Bill Zeck 4th Hathor Farm’s Buckingham U. Badger MW, Annie and Bill Zeck, Jean Dieden NBQ Hathor Farm’s Sweet Potato Vine MW Jean M. Dieden OAAB Starters: 7 Judges: Michael Dilley, Kerri Shandro 1st GCH CH Teckelwood Ripley v Codeblue SL, CGC TKN, Jennifer Milosavljevic and Amanda Hodges 2nd CH Teckelwood Dusty Dawn v Vindachs MS JE Susan Ellestad, Amanda Hodges and Twyla Vincent 3rd CH Buenavista Calle 8 Conga Line MW, CA Monica and Azalea Alvarez 4th Hathor Farm’s Hibiscus MW, JE Jean M. Dieden NBQ I Spy Evening Passion W Selma McNamara, Nola Patient Field Champion Combined Starters: 6 Judges: Monica Alvarez and Michael Dilley 1st FC Hathor Farm’s Pardon My Dust SW BN RN TD TDU JE Kerri Shandro 2nd FC Carrig’s Doodle My Shadow CGC Miriam Berman

3rd FC Hathor Farm’s Moment of Zen SW, TDX ME CA Jim Bouziane and Kerri Shandro 4th FC Hathor Farm’s Blue Bearded Iris SW, ME Jean M. Dieden NBQ GCH CH Hathor Farm’s Wild Poppy SW, CD RN TD NA NAJ NJP NF ME EE CA CGC Jean M. Dieden Best Open: MT Sleepy Hollow Fall Festival Absolute: FC Hathor Farm’s Pardon My Dust SW BN RN TD TDU JE ________________________________

Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County April 14, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 46 OAAD Starters: 10 Judges: Phyllis Meseroll, Connie Fisher 1st I Spy’s Cardach’s Mischief Maker, Eugenia Bishop 2nd CH Dollidachs Party-Up With a Sweetwater Bubbler Holly Huff 3rd GCH Stardox Skyfall BJB, JB, Lorraine & David Simmons 4th Wilbur Banx Rowe MW Debra Etzweiler Rowe NBQ Shadachs’s My Three Sons Jazper Kim Drake OAAB Starters: 21 Judges: Pat Warble, Diane Sennett 1st Deedachs Omalu Diana Olinger 2nd CH Tarlyn’s On Your Mark at Lorica MW Jessica Campbell and T&S Krieger 3rd CH Rose Farm’s Spicy Gingersnap MW Nancy Prouty 4th Gabriella Mae von Lowenherz, Pamela Burns NBQ Elektra Red Horse B&J Granger and Ida D’Ignazio Field Champion Combined Starters: 15 Judges: Karen Jones, Monica Galley 1st FC Stardox The Game is Afoot Adler JE, Addie L&D Simmons 2nd DC Sunlight’s Midsummer Delight Phyllis Meseroll and Mike Nothstein 3rd FC Melwyn Under Wing Darter ME L&D Simmons 4th DC Shadach’s Fourteen K Gold Bullion ML Diane Sennett NBQ DC Briardach’s Lucky Guess Monika & Paul Martin

Absolute: FC Stardox The Game is Afoot Adler JE ________________________________

Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County April 15, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 28 OAAD Starters: 10 Judges: Paul Martin, Eric Pepe 1st Shadach’s My Three Sons Jasper Diane Sennett 2nd Kochana’s Hot Chocolate of Hacienda Jessica Gagliari & Diane Poranski 3rd I Spy’s Cardachs Mischief Maker Eugenia Bishop 4th Cameo’s Ludwig Boltzmann Anne Rosenberg OAAB Starters: 18 Judges: Michael Nothstein, Karen Jones 1st Gabriella Mae von Lowenherz Pamela Burns 2nd CH Tarlyn’s on your Mark at Lorica MW Jessica Campbell 3rd CH Beldachs Sienna Sequin Meredith Averitt 4th CH Millenia Love Hangover Kurt & Diane Miller ________________________________

Greater Portland Dachshund Club April 21, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 28 OAAD Starters: 10 Judges: Rob Couch & Kyle Wallis 1st Withheld 2nd Codeblue Hunter’s Revenge at Teckelwood MS Lora Klein 3rd CH KFW Benitoite in The Sky with Diamonds Dr. Michelle & Colleen Kutzler 4th Hathor Farm’s Buckingham V Badger MW Annie Zeck, Bill Zeck & Jean Dieden NBQ BC’s My-T Reflection of Freedom Melanie Simmons OAAB Starters: 6 Judges: Mark Chryssanthis, Michelle Kutzler 1st Stardust V Skaer Has Faith in Serenity Wendy Snyder, RJ Cooper, Patrice Baker & Gillian McKim 2nd CH Solo’s Obvious Choice SL Jordin Misfeldt & Kim Vidrine 3rd I Spy Evening Passion W Selma McNamara & Nola Patient 4th GCH Teckelwood Winter Sunshine MS JE

Jennifer Milosavljevic & Amanda Hodges NBQ GCH Daybreak’s Blast of Blossoms W Patricia Madsen & Deborah Krieg Field Champion Combined Starters: 12 Judges: Mark Chryssanthis & Rob Couch 1st FC Goodwood’s Good Song Turn It Up Laura Stutts & Claire Mancha 2nd FC Goodwood’s Don’t Touch The Goods SE Laura Stutts 3rd DC Lockshire Rain Shadow JE Ron & Marleen Yann 4th FC KFW Sapphire In The Sky With Diamonds JE Dr. Michelle & Colleen Kutzler NBQ FC Willagaye’s Wayward Wind To Freedom JE Melanie Simmons

NBQ CH Solo’s Obvious Choice SL Jordin Misfeldt & Kim Vidrine Field Champion Combined Starters: 8 Judges: Ron Yann & Jennifer Milosavljevic 1st FC KFW Opal In The Sky With Diamonds RN CGC Dr. Michelle & Colleen Kutzler 2nd FC KFW Sapphire In The Sky With Diamonds JE Dr. Michelle & Colleen Kutzler 3rd FC Springwood’s Billy Cesar David & Roxine Berg 4th FC I Spy Anderson Cooper W BN SE CGC Chris & Karen Vallo NBQ FC Willagaye’s Wayward Wind To Freedom JE Melanie Simmons Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Karen Vallo & Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis

Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Rob Couch & Kyle Wallis

Best Open: MT Sleepy Hollow Fall Festival

Best Open: Stardust V Skaer Has Faith In Serenity

Absolute: FC KFW Opal In The Sky With Diamonds RN CGC ________________________________

Absolute: FC Goodwood’s Good Song Turn It Up ________________________________

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Western Pennsylvania Dachshund Club May 12, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 46

Total Number of Starters: 21 OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: Wendy Snyder & Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis 1st MT Sleepy Hollow Fall Festival Allison Wilsey & Gavin Lorenzen 2nd CH KFW Benitoite In The Sky With Diamonds Dr. Michelle & Colleen Kutzler 3rd CH Kleine Rheinstone IM Mondlicht JE Dr. Michelle & Colleen Kutzler 4th CH Freedom’s First ‘N Foremost RN Melanie Simmons NBQ I Spy Benjamin’s Kite TD JE Nancy Field OAAB Starters: 7 Judges: Karen Vallo & Ron Yann 1st I Spy Evening Passion W Selma McNamara & Nola Patient 2nd GCH Daybreak’s Blast of Blossoms W Patricia Madsen & Deborah Krieg 3rd Stardust V Skaer Has Faith In Serenity Wendy Snyder, RJ Cooper, Patrice Baker & Gillian McKim 4th GCH Teckelwood Winter Sunshine MS JE Jennifer Milosavljevic & Amanda Hodges

Combined Open Starters: 16 Judges: Combined Open Judges John Merriman, Sherry Ruggieri 1st CH Tarlyn’s On Your Mark At Lorica MW Jessica & Lorne Campbell, Tara & Sandra Krieger 2nd CH Brodny Schlse Careless Whisper Frederick R. & Carol F. Vogel 3rd CH Caristeda Dazzler of Light Terri C. Dickmann & Cheryl B. Holman DVM 4th Carrdox Doctor Pepper of Yorkdachs Wendy York NBQ Vyne Wynder von Moritz ML Teddy Moritz Field Champion Dogs Starters: 13 Judges: Eric Pepe, Laurel Whistance Smith 1st GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE THDN RATN CGC TKN Cynthia A. Yeager 2nd FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up The Sky V Hoppledachs JE CA Heidi Meyers 3rd FC Raindox Rusty Roo Meyers MS NAP NJP CGC Heidi Meyers and Kurt Meyers 4th GCH DC Caristeda Applejax’s Carbon Copy KN CGC Terri C. Dickmann & Cheryl B. Holman DVM

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NBQ GCHB DC Lorica’s Taralyn Set The Fire MW FDC CGC Jessica & Lorne Campbell Field Champion Bitch Starters: 15 Judges: Dave Kerr, Cynthia Yeager 1st FC Apple Hill Digging Down Under MS NJP RATN CGC CA Heidi Meyers 2nd FC Lykke von Lowenherz ME L. Whistance Smith 3rd FC Uschi von Lowenherz L. Whistance Smith 4th GCHS DC Siddachs Carmen MW CGC TKN John Merriman NBQ FC T-Dachs Paris - Roubaix JE NJP CGC Jamie Bonser Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Eric Pepe, Sherry Ruggieri Best Open: CH Tarlyn’s On Your Mark At Lorica MW Absolute: FC Apple Hill Digging Down Under MS NJP RATN CGC CA ROMX ________________________________

Western Pennsylvania Dachshund Club May 13, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 46 Combined Open Starters: 16 Judges: Combined Open Judges John Merriman, Laurel Whistance Smith 1st Vyne Wynder von Moritz NL Teddy Moritz 2nd CH Brodny Schlse Careless Whisper Frederick R. & Carol F. Vogel 3rd Livewire Ride the Wild Wind Raydachs Rebecca McLusky and Sandra Alexander 4th CH Energy Ellegancy Cherry Kathy Kline NBQ Dydnadaux Lil Bit Redneck Girl MW

Kathy Kline/Cyndy Senff Field Champion Dog Starters: 13 Judges: Eric Pepe, Wendy York 1st FC Doxwood’s Perfect Performance MS CGC TKN John Merriman 2nd GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE THDN RATN CGC TKN Cynthia A. Yeager 3rd FC Yocum von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW TD JE CGC TKN Linda A. Snyder 4th GCH DC Columbo vom Mondscheinkreuz CGC TKN Sherry L. Ruggieri NBQ FC Harbor Hill’s Lucca CGC TDI Antoinette C. Robak Field Champion Bitch Starters: 17 Judges: Dennis Palko, Cynthia Yeager 1st GCH DC Rellih’s Hopi-Kachina Spirit MW TD CGC Linda A. Snyder 2nd FC Diddydox Sydney’s Shiny New Penny V Hoppeldachs JE CA Kristine Evans & Gene Evans Jr. 3rd FC Frl. Edelweiss von Lowenherz CD RN Gail Binder 4th GCHS DC Siddachs Carman MW CGC TKN John Merriman NBQ FC Lykke von Lowenherz L. Whistance Smith Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Dennis Palko, Eric Pepe Best Open: Vyne Wynder von Moritz NL Absolute: FC Doxwood’s Perfect Performance MS CGC TKN ________________________________

Albany Capital District Dachshund Club May 19, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 53 OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: Diane Sennett & Monica Galley 1st Dachsadore’s Anything That Can

Excerpt from a letter by E.B. White to local SPCA authorities, April 12, 1951 Dear Sirs: I have your letter, undated, saying that I am harboring an unlicensed dog in violation of the law. If by “harboring” you mean getting up two or three times every night to pull Minnie’s blanket up over her, I am harboring a dog all right.

The blanket keeps slipping off.

You asked about Minnie’s name, sex, breed, and phone number. She doesn’t answer the phone. She is a dachshund and can’t reach it, but she wouldn’t answer it even if she could, as she has no interest in outside calls. I did have a dachshund once, a male, who was interested in the telephone, and who got a great many calls, but Fred was an exceptional dog (his name was Fred) and I can’t think of anything offhand that he wasn’t interested in. The telephone was

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Happen Will Happen Karen & Bill Brown Hearthside Jack E Robinson MaryAnn Cawley Wingover’s Luke Skywalker Alice Moyer & Phil Kirby Stardox Excitable Boy Alice Moyer & Phil Moyer I Spy Cardach’s Mischief Maker Holly Huff

OAAB Starters: 12 Judges: John Merriman & Cindy Yeager 1st Gabriella Mae von Lowenherz Pamela Burns 2nd Hearthside Hunter @ Harmony Hill Sandy & Joan Horskin 3rd Caristeda Dazzler of Light Terri Dickmann & Cheryl Holman 4th Dachsadore’s Delightfully Devilish Sweetheart Bill & Karen Brown NBQ Dutchwood’s Tipsy Tart, Tipsy Alice Carter Field Champion Combined Starters: 35 Judges: Alice Moyer & David Kerr 1st Lykke von Lowenherz L. Whistance-Smith, 2nd Diddydox Mr Big Lights up the Sky Heidi Meyers 3rd Townfarm Poetic Garden Michael Pitisci 4th Diddydox Sydney’s Shiny New Penny v Hoppledachs Kristine & Gene Evans Jr. NBQ Diddydox a Beautiful July Morning Heidi Meyers &Pam Hopkins Judges for Best Open/Absolute: John Merriman & Monica Galley Best Open: Gabriella Mae von Lowenherz, Absolute: Lykke von Lowenherz ________________________________

Bay Colony Dachshund Club May 20, 2018 Total Number of Starters: 52

OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: Cynthia A. Yeager, David Kerr Jr. 1st I Spy Cardach’s Mischief Maker E. B. Bishop 2nd Stardox Excitable Boy ML Alice Moyer & Phillip Kirby 3rd CH Dollidach’s Party Up with A Sweetwater Bubbler Holly Huff 4th Dachsadore’s Anything That Can Happen Will Happen Karen & Bill Brown NBQ Shadach’s Ernie of My Three Son’s Diane W Sennet OAAB Starters: 12 Judges: Alice S. Moyer, Diane W Sennett 1st Hoppledach’s Jewel American Ruby Monica Galley & Pamala Hopkins 2nd Cardox Dachtor Pepper of Yorkdachs Wendy S. York 3rd Gabriella Mae von LowenHerz Pamela Burns 4th Hearthside Hunter at Harmon Hill Joan & Sanford Horskin NBQ Dachsadore’s Delightfully Devilish Sweetheart Karen & Bill Brown Field Champion Combined Starters: 34 Judges: Dennis Palko, Carrie Hamilton 1st GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight Cynthia A. Yeager 2nd FC Tusoksori Ugraszto Husniya Sherry Ruggieri 3rd GCH DC Jewel’s Peridot & Pearls MLC Monica S Galley 4th FC Jewels Adamant Opaque Black Diamond ML Monica S Galley NBQ FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights up the Sky v Hoppledachs Heidi Meyers Best Open: Hoppledach’s Jewel American Ruby Absolute: GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight ________________________________

only one of a thousand things. He loved life — that is, he loved life if by “life” you mean “trouble,” and of course the phone is almost synonymous with trouble. Minnie loves life, too, but her idea of life is a warm bed, preferably with an electric pad, and a friend in bed with her, and plenty of shut-eye, night and days. She’s almost twelve. I guess I’ve already mentioned that. I got her from Dr. Clarence Little in 1939. He was using dachshunds in his cancer-research experiments (that was before Winchell was running the thing) and he had a couple of extra puppies, so I wheedled Minnie out of him. She later had puppies by her own father, at Dr. Little’s request. What do you think about that for a scandal? I know what Fred thought about it. He was some put out.

Sincerely yours, E. B. White

SMOOTH WD Hidden Cedars Promises Kept WB/BOW Lucene’s Luck Be A Lady For Briswood BOV GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS BOS Kinderteckel’s Break Point SELD CH I’m Born In Italy For Benbon MS Degli Aristobassi SELB GCH Kinderteckel’s Paloma WIREHAIR Daybreak’s Breaking The Ice V Toncor WB/BOW Flying High Phoenix Half Time BOV GCH Kadell’s Tell Me I’m Pretty W BOS CH Eternal’s Ride The Lightning MW SELD DCHB DC Icon I’m In Hot Water Yernot JE SELB GCHP Kadell’s Gold Dust W BOB GSCH Kadell’s Tell Me I’m Pretty W BOS CH Soco’s Don’t Pass Me By MLD WD

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The Dachshund Club of California, AM March 2, 2018 Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Bergit H. Kabel Sweeps Entry Numbers for each coat: Longhair 1, Smooth 1-1, Wirehair 2-1 BOV Longhair: Avignon’s Do You Want To Build A Snowman, ML BOV Smooth: Sunrise XO-Windows Cortana, MS BOS Smooth: Hidden Cedars Southern Cross, MS BOV Wirehair: Daybreak’s Breaking The Ice V Toncor BOS Wirehair: Kadell’s Not Without Me Best in Sweepstakes: Daybreak’s Breaking The Ice V Toncor Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes: Kadell’s Not Without Me Breed Judge: Mr. Michael Loller Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair 33 Smooth 22, Wirehair 21 LONGHAIR WD Belgate’s Affair At Dash ‘N Doxie MLC WB/BOW Setser’s Party Girl BOV GCH Solo’s Playboy, SL BOS GCHB Conjadane Magic’s Miracle SELD GCHB Koradox Pramada’s Dealer’s Choice, SL SELB CH Windcatchers Kiss An Angel Good Mornin, SL

SMOOTH WD/BOW Kinderteckel ‘N Crazy Q Coppertone WB Lucene Luck Be A Lady For Briswood BOV GCH Tudorglen V Brendackel American Beauty MS BOS Kinderteckel’s Point Break SELD CH I’m Born In Italy For Benbon, MS Degli Aristobassi SELB GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda WIREHAIR WD/BOW Daybreak’s Breaking The Ice V Toncor W WB Wiener Work’s Some Like It Hot MW BOV GCHP Kadell’s Gold Dust W BOS CH Eternal’s Ride The Lightning MW SELD GCHB DC Icon I’m In Hot Water Yernot JE SELB CH Weiner Work’s Rosie’s Little Rascal-Dorothy BOB BOS

GCHP Kadell’s Gold Dust W GCH Solo’s Playboy SL

Best Junior: Ava Hata ____________________________________

The Dachshund Club of California, PM March 2, 2018 Breed Judge: Mr. Adrian Woodfork Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair 29, Smooth 21, Wirehair 22 LONGHAIR WD ShamrockLane Cornerstone ML WB/BOW Setser’s Power Player BOV CH Soco’s Don’t Pass Me By MLD BOS CH Windcatchers Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’ SL SELD GCHB Korodox Pranada’s Dealer’s Choice SL SELB CH Windcatchers Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’ SL

Best Junior: Ava Hata _____________________________________

Dachshund Club of New Jersey March 23, 2018 Breed Judge: Darcy A. Quinlan Total Entry: 64 LONGHAIR WD/BOW JT’S Famous In A Small Town of Nantucket WB Darby-Dan’s Cross My Heart, ML BOV GCH Dikerdachs Lucky’s Bright Shining Star BOS CH Manorville’s Trust in Me of St Croix SELD CH Tarabon Herr Rudolph Von Blyler SELB CH Telkel Wait and See SL SMOOTH WD/BOW Grandgables Wee Mr. Addy Tude WB Grandgables MS Justa Sensation BOV GCH Stormwynd Dreamquest BOS CH Paradise’s Red Hot Sorority Girl SELD GCHB Turningpt Keeps Them Yankee Girls’ A Wishin SELB Ch Doxliebe Mysterious Ways WIREHAIR WD/BOW Vagabond Vitoraz WB Usonia’s Day Drinkin’ V Lowdown BOV GCH Alegna’s Heir Force One, MW, CAA BOS CH Saytar’s Jackpot Jubilee BN, RE, JE SELD GCH Icon I’m Hotwired Yernot SELB GCHB/DC Siddachs Carmen MW, CGC, TKN BOB

SMOOTH WD/BOW Grandgables Wee Mr. Addy Tude WB Kovarstvoilyubov iz Omskoi Kreposti BOV GCHS Turningpt Ain’t No Other Woman Like You BOS GCH Stormwynd Dreamquest SELD GCHB Turningpt Keeps Them Yankee Girls a Wishin’ SELB CH Paradise’s Red Hot Sorority Girl WIREHAIR WD/BOW Dollidachs Party up with Sweetwater Bubbler WB Usonia’s Day Drinkin’ V Lowdown BOV GCH Alegna’s Heir Force One MW, CAA BOS CH Dollidachs Silver Sky SELD GCH Icon I’m Hot Wired Yernot SELB CH Beldachs’ A Song in my heart O’Siddachs BOB

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Dachshund Club of America, Inc. April 13, 2018 Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Denise Gehring Sweeps Entry Numbers for each coat: Longhair 1, Smooth 2, Wirehair 2 BOV Longhair: Pramada Koradox Impossible Dream Alii

BOV Wirehair: Raydachs Moon Shadow V Gleishorbach SW Best in Sweepstakes: Pramada Koradox Impossible Dream Alii

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LONGHAIR WD/BOW Sleepytime Sandachs Just Why Not? WB Darby-Dan’s Cross My Heart BOV CH Sleepytimes Zero Hour BOS GCH Dikerdachs Lucky’s Bright Shining Star SELD CH Manorville’s Trust in Me of St. Croix SELB CH Telkel Wait and See

BOV Smooth: Sunrise-XO Windows Cortana

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Breed Judge: Kenneth Hagmueller Total Entry: 83

Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes: Sunrise-XO Windows Cortana Breed Judge: Mr. Harry Tufts Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair 19, Smooth 14, Wirehair 12

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LONGHAIR WD/BOW Harlequinn CC Cessna Cardinal ML WB/BOS Aldox Black Velvet For Joan BOV GCH Soco’s Don’t Pass Me By MLD SELD GCH Koradox Pramada’s Force Of Nature SL SELB CH Mis Tee’s Cash On Delivery SL SMOOTH WD/BOW Hildisvin Wurdig Lightnin’ BOV Boogie Blues SS WB Lucene’s Luck Be A Lady For Briswood BOS GCH Tudorglen V Brendackel American Beauty MS SELD CH Kinderteckel’s Point Break SELB GCHB Kinderteckel’s Paloma WIREHAIR WD/BOW Weiner Works’ Sydney Lopear MW WB Dorr’s Perrocima Mi Querida BOV GCHP Kadell’s Gold Dust W BOS GCHB DC I’m In Hot Water Yernot SELD GCH Baltiyskiy Talisman Furor SELB GCH Kadell’s Tell Me I’m Pretty W BOB

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Cumberland Valley Dachshund Club April 28, 2018 Breed Judge: Mr. Jerry Cerasini Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair 19, Smooths 11, Wires 16 LONGHAIR WD Midnight Shooting Star ML WB/BOW Treasuredox Gloriously Made @ BOV Sandachs ML BOS GCHS CH Heritage Top Gun Splendor at Seidach SELD Merry Oaks TN Bootlegger ML SELB CH Lockshire’s Walk The Line Splendor SL SMOOTH WD/BOW Dynadaux All Sexy and Smooth MS WB Sunrise - Xo Tribute To Criscross MS BOV GCH Petalpusher Dressed To Impress MSP BOS GCHS Ch Turningpt I’m On My Game At Coniston SELB CH Passport Lollipop SS

WIREHAIR WD/BOW Vschwalbes Storm Surge MW WB Dharmadachs CNW Kate Shelley 400 SW BOV GCH Moonlight’s Fairy King Of VSchwalbes Oberon MW BOS CH Briaarside’s Party At Dawn SELD CH Lockshire’s The Falcon SELB GCH DC Raydachs Firefly SW BCAT BOB BOS

Treasuredox Gloriously Made@Sandachs ML GCH Moonlight’s Fairy King Of Vschwalbes Oberon MW

Best Junior: Madison Wertz _____________________________________

Cumberland Valley Dachshund Club April 29th, 2018 Breed Judge: Ms. Dianne R. Graham Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair 19, Smooths 9, Wirehair 14 LONGHAIR WD/BOW Nicanna’s Dark Side Of The Moon SL WB Lockshire’s Someday I May SL BOV GCH Lockshire’s Walk The Line Splendor SL BOS Brownwood Royall T’s Song Of Solomon SL BN RN SELD Merry Oaks TN Bootlegger ML SELB Our Gang’s Something In The Way She Moves ML SMOOTH WD Stenlee Vacem Jeans With Stripes WB/BOW Dynadaux Country Strong BOV CH Passport Lollipop SS BOS Gchs Ch Turning Pt I’m On My Game At Coniston SELD CH Isaac Klara Difino SELB Dynadaux Country Strong WIREHAIR WD Infiniti’s If The Shoe Fits V Leoralee MW JE WB/BOW Stenlee’s Hello Halo @ Luckydox MW BOV GCH Moonlight’s Fairy King Of VSchwalbes Oberon MW BOS Briaarside’s Party At Dawin SELD CH Lockshire’s The Falcon BOB

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Best Junior: Rachel Clark ____________________________________

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Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club AM May 19, 2018 Breed Judge: Mr. Mark Houston-McMillan Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair 14, Smooth 18, Wirehair 13 LONGHAIR Reward’s Double Indemnity SL Richard P. & Elizabeth A. Ward WB/BOW Sleepytime’s Here Comes Trouble ML Susan M. & Johnny L. Jones BOV CH Dachaven Quigley Down Under Alan James BOS CH Sleepytime’s Sandachs Southern Charm ML SELD GCH Briardach’s Uncle Sam Janine Finell & Monika D. Martin & Paul M. Martin SELB CH Our Gang’s One Shining Moment ML Stephanie D. Spacy & Nancy Prouty

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WIREHAIR WD/BOS Simply Clever Vitoraz Jan Busta WB/BOW Usonia’s Cherokee Maiden V BOV Lowdown Therese Lancaster & Barbara Waldkirch & Dr. Joan Eversole SELB CH Largo & Rosemont’s Gracious Gift MW ____________________________________

Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club PM May 19, 2018 Breed Judge: Mrs. Lorraine Simmons

Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair 15,

Smooth 16, Wirehair 17 LONGHAIR Reward’s Double Indemnity SL Richard P. & Elizabeth A.Ward WB/BOW Sleepytime’s Crown Jewel ML Susan M. Jones & Johnny L. Jones BOV CH Dachaven Quigley Down Under Alan James BOS CH Our Gang’s Something In The Way She Moves Nancy Prouty SELD GCH Manorville’s Trust In Me Of St. Croix Nancy Salk & Mary A. Teigland SELB CH Sleepytime’s Zephyr ML Susan M. Jones & Johnny L. Jones

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SMOOTH WD/BOW Wheelers Hot Rod At Little Whim MS Denise & Timothy Mantz WB Tarlyn’s Naughty By Nature MS Tara Hartman & Paige Hartman & Sandra Krieger BOV CH Turningpt Handsome Habanero Dr. Randy Eltringham & Capt. Pete Eltringham BOS CH Turningpt Sassy Sriracha Dr. Randy Eltringham & Capt. Pete Eltringham SELD CH Turningpt Southern Cross Treasure At Windy Hill Nancy Dougherty SELB GCHS Turningpt Ain’t No Other Woman Like You Dr. Randy Eltringham & Capt. Pete Eltringham WIREHAIR WD/BOW Simply Clever Vitoraz BOS Jan Busta WB Usonia’s Marine V Lowdown Terese Anne Crater BOV GCH Beldachs’ A Song In My Heart O’Siddachs Constance B. Fisher & Gary R. Fisher SELB CH Largo & Rosemont’s Gracious Gift MW June Cohron DVM BOB

CH Dachaven Quigley Down Under Alan James

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GCH Beldachs’ A Song In My Heart O’Siddachs. Hp 49551903.

Constance B. Fisher & Gary R. Fisher

Best Junior: Olivia Persinger with Largo’s Year Of Jubilee MW _____________________________________

Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable.

They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well.

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– Bonnie Wilcox

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Iowa State Fairgrounds East 30th & Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA

Breed Judges: Laura E. Abbott-Licht Kenneth Hagmueller Sweepstakes Judge: Kathleen Lockyer 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

May 20-25, 2019 Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally • Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO

Host Hotel: Holiday Inn at Six Flags, 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO Approximately 9 miles from the Purina Event Center

1-800-782-8108 Deadline for reservations: April 19, 2019, reservations taken after June 15, 2018.

See page 24 in this issue!!

Call only for reservations, no online reservations. Ask for the Dachshund Club of America Rate.

No more than 2 reservations per person. $100 refundable deposit, or applicable to your bill.

There is a $35.00 non-refundable dog show fee for all rooms with or without dogs.

Cancellation of reservation must be done 2 weeks prior to arrival date Regular Room Rate: $119.95+tax.

Up to five people may stay in a room with a maximum of 6 dogs (maximum 4 kennels).

Family Rooms (suites): 11 suites are available for $185.95+tax. Six of the suites are drive up.

Full RV hook ups are available at the Purina Event Center.

Watch for more information on the new Facebook Page for 2019, and in the next newsletter.

The Dachshund Club of America Newsletter Lynne Dahlén, Editor N961 Mayflower Road Appleton, WI 54913 Official DCA Website: dachshundclubofamerica.org

SUMMER 2018, Volume XLII, Number 2