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ON THE COVER
She was originally known as Weezy. She is my foundation bitch. Her sire was a chocolate from Spain and her dam was from Estonia. I had heard about Angela Lloyd and Cassandra Williams (now Vargas) and I can still remember the day I met them at the Edison shows to evaluate Weezy. Clueless! That is the only word to describe me, but they were kind and encouraging and I got the go ahead to show her in breed.
Fighting An Aggressive Cancer
Bolstered by years of generative cancer work, researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are taking aim at hemangiosarcoma.
Progress Treating Parvo
Thankfully, recent advances in canine health research are making real progress in our ability to treat parvo!
What Dog Owners Should Know About Leptospirosis
Both humans and dogs can become sick with leptospirosis, while cats are considered disease-resistant. For both people and dogs, the result of infection can range from mild to deadly serious.
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The Newest Multi-Titled Dachshund
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Anne Rosenberg
Weezy is now known as DC GCH Willow Springs Island Breeze MW VCD1 BN RA FDC JE DCAT SWN THDX RATO CGCA CGCU TKI ATT FITB,
More than all her accomplishments, Weezy is truly my heart dog. She taught me everything, we took risks together, learned so may dog sports, and created a legacy. We had so many “firsts”. Weezy does it all, with heart and soul, and is a true ambassador of the breed. Her personal achievements are a contribution to the Willow Spring and Ev-ry Dachshund breeding programs.
Notable Breeder Interview with Larry & Deedy Sorenson by
Debbie Melgreen
After we were married in 2005 we had a couple of Standard longhair litters and bred bichons with Deedys mom. Larry was working at AKC at the time and as an employee you were not allowed to show past a championship and you couldn’t co-own. So there weren’t many litters. When Larry retired from AKC in 2008 he immediately became the delegate for DCA and became very busy with that and was able to get on the Parent club committee that had its own set of responsibilities. We bought a grooming shop and we both started working on our judging applications. Page 24
2024 AKC National Agility Championship
by Sharon McDonald
I love the DCA Nationals and the AKC Agility Invitational. I enjoy the camaraderie and electric environment of these big events. On the other hand, the NAC has always either intimidated me (those amazing Border Collies and Shelties and Papillions, right?) or I just found pointless since there’s no way in the world that I had a chance of being competitive. In true confession, I was missing an opportunity and missing the point. I was convinced to go this year, you know, “for the experience”.
A New Way To Fight An Aggressive Cancer In Dogs, What Dog Owners Should Know About Leptospirosis
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Chlorination and Cancer Risk in Dogs, Progress Treating Parvo by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT Heartworm Disease in Dogs, What Dog Owners Should Know About Leptospirosis by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT
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A NEW WAY TO FIGHT AN AGGRESSIVE CANCER IN DOGS
Cummings
School of Veterinary Medicine
Bolstered by years of generative cancer work, researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are taking aim at hemangiosarcoma.
Hemangiosarcoma is a common and aggressive type of cancer in dogs that arises from blood vessel cells and spreads very quickly, throughout the body, frequently affecting the spleen, liver, heart and muscles, among other organs.
“Because this type of cancer comes from blood vessels, it is common for these tumors to suddenly cause massive bleeding into the abdomen or chest,”says Heather Gardner, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology), GBS20
Often when a dog is diagnosed, it is an emergency due to the blood loss associated with tumor rupture. They can have other problems related to hemangiosarcoma, such as lethargy, weakness, and shortness of breath. It’s very frustrating for us clinically because it is so difficult to detect before it has spread.
Hemangiosarcoma can appear in almost any breed although golden retrievers are known to be highly predisposed, and the tumors usually
arise in many different organs. Gardner, an assistant professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, says that once the cancer is diagnosed, typically it has already spread elsewhere in the body at a microscopic level, such as within the abdomen or to the lungs. Patients often develop disease progression despite immediate and aggressive therapy that includes both surgery and chemotherapy.
Gardner is a veterinary oncologist who has investigated cancers, such as osteosarcoma and lymphoma, in dogs for several years. With hemangiosarcoma, most veterinarians rely on clinical changes or imaging to monitor the disease. But with her osteosarcoma research, Gardner is studying ways to use a new technique called liquid biopsy to identify tumor specific markers in a blood sample, as a way to detect and monitor cancer. Now, she’s applying that technique to hemangiosarcoma.
Cells in the body, whether normal or cancerous, release tiny little snippets of DNA into the bloodstream, explains Gardner.
Researchers know that the cancer cells have mutations in certain genes that you don’t see in normal cells. We are using this to try and identify whether DNA is being released into the bloodstream from cancer cells and to accurately detect the presence of small amounts of cancer in patients that may be at risk of the cancer or in patients receiving treatment before a clinical relapse.
In addition to doing this research for the benefit of dogs, Gardner is also hoping that much of the knowledge learned can be applied to help improve liquid biopsy tests for people with a similar cancer called angiosarcoma. Because angiosarcoma is a rare cancer, with only 800 cases per year compared to over 50,000 cases
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per year of hemangiosarcoma in dogs, it is much harder to perform clinical trials. The dog studies can help to optimize and validate a liquid biopsy platform to reduce the likelihood of failure once it transitions to human studies.
This work is part of a larger project led by Cheryl London, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM, associate dean for research and graduate education at Cummings School. London is a veterinary oncologist/immunologist and the principal investigator on an RC2:High Impact, Interdisciplinary Science grant, which is associated with a parent UM1 Clinical and Translational Science Award to Tufts from the National Institutes of Health. Gardner, as well as veterinary nutritionist Lisa Freeman, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM, and veterinary cardiologist Vicky Yang, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM, are coinvestigators. Their goal is to leverage clinical trials in pet dogs to optimize early detection of both cancer and heart disease, and then translate these advances into human health.
Early Steps in Early Detection
At the Comparative Pathology and Genomics
Shared Resource, Gardner and London are designing a panel of genes that they know are commonly altered and mutated in hemangiosarcoma. Their goal is to study plasma (blood) samples from dogs that have hemangiosarcoma and validate that the liquid biopsy approach can identify biomarkers or genes that are prognostic for patients. The second part of the project is to use those panels to determine which therapy is best for individual dogs with hemangiosarcoma.
“The idea is that if a dog has a mutation in gene X, if we have a drug that treats a mutated gene X, then we should prioritize that therapy for that individual patient.” says Gardner.
Based on prior studies we recently completed, we believe a few treatment combinations are going to have activity in this disease, and we want to assign those treatments based on the genetic changes we’re seeing in our liquid biopsy tests to help improve outcomes.
Using the Clinical Research Shared Resource, Gardner and London plan to validate their custom canine panel for the liquid biopsy with existing biobanked plasma samples. Later this year, they’ll enroll dogs in a clinical trial to help them design a rapid digital test that they can use to help clinicians make treatment decisions for patients.
“This time around, we’re trying to answer very specific and challenging questions with the liquid biopsy technique. We have continuously been working to find ways to improve it in a translational way that not only benefits our patients, but hopefully can provide information to optimize approaches for a variety of cancers in people, as well,” Gardner says.!
Ripples in the Water Chlorination and Cancer Risk in Dogs
by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT
Bladder cancer affects tens of thousands of dogs in the United States each year, with certain breeds like the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, and Shetland Sheepdog being particularly susceptible. This suggests a genetic influence on cancer risk, but environmental factors also play a large role in triggering this type of cancer. We already know that human
found no differences in exposure to arsenic, acrolein, or the herbicide, they did find significant differences in chlorination byproduct exposure between healthy and affected dogs. OWNERS OF DOG BREEDS AT HIGH RISK FOR BLADDER CANCER SHOULD LIMIT THEIR DOG’S ACCESS TO CHLORINATED SWIMMING POOLS AND INSTALL WATER FILTRATION UNITS TO REMOVE CHLORINATION BYPRODUCTS FROM THE DOG’S DRINKING WATER.
Chlorinated water contains breakdown products that can cause genetic mutation. We know there is a link between bladder cancer in people and chlorination byproduct exposure through
bladder cancer is linked to environmental chemical exposure. People exposed to herbicides, cigarette smoke, inorganic arsenic in groundwater, chlorination byproducts in tap water, and acrolein (a chemical found in indoor air pollution and some heat-treated foods) have a higher risk of developing bladder cancer. Since dogs share our homes and water sources, do they also share this increased cancer risk?Bladder cancer: The most common form of bladder cancer in dogs and humans is urothelial cell cancer (UCC), also known as transitional cell cancer (TCC). It is a cancer that originates from the cells lining the inside of the bladder. Common clinical signs include bloody urine and straining to urinate or inability to urinate. In dogs, this cancer often recurs following treatment and unfortunately leads to the death of many affected dogs.Thanks to AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funding, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Veterinary Medicine have been exploring the link between environmental chemical exposure and cancer in dogs to provide veterinarians and dog owners with proven and practical cancer prevention strategies (). Zeroing in on bladder cancer, they examined exposure to and urinary concentrations of four cancer-causing chemicals: chlorination byproducts, inorganic arsenic, acrolein, and the herbicide 2,4-D. While they
swimming, bathing, and showering. Similarly, in this study, dogs with bladder cancer were more likely to swim in a chlorinated pool than healthy dogs. In addition, the concentration of chlorination byproducts reported in municipal tap water was four times higher in the zip codes where dogs with bladder cancer lived compared to those where healthy dogs lived. All of this evidence supports the idea that chlorination byproduct exposure may contribute to the risk of developing bladder cancer in dogs. Therefore, owners of high-risk dog breeds can minimize their dog’s exposure by limiting access to swimming pools and installing water filtration units to remove chlorination byproducts from the dog’s drinking water.What about environmental chemical exposure and other dog cancers? The research team is also studying chemical exposures and the risk of lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system, in the Boxer Dog breed (). Preliminary results suggest that certain chemicals are associated with an increased risk of lymphoma in this breed. CHF will share the final results of this important research to provide veterinarians and dog owners with even more information to help prevent and treat canine cancer. Visit for more information on CHF’s commitment to fight canine cancer.!
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The Heart of the Matter: Heartworm Disease in Dogs
More than 100,000 dogs test positive for heartworm infection every year in the United States. It has been diagnosed in all 50 states and American pet owners spend approximately $75 million annually on heartworm prevention and treatment. It’s safe to say that heartworm infection is the most important parasitic disease facing our canine companions!
Find out what dog owners need to know about this parasite and what scientists are doing to help prevent and treat infections.
What are heartworms?Heartworms are parasitic worms that live inside the heart, lungs, and surrounding blood vessels in dogs, cats, and ferrets, plus other mammals like wolves, coyotes, foxes, and sea lions. Immature heartworms enter through the skin when an infected mosquito bites the dog. These immature worms grow to adulthood, mate, and produce offspring inside the dog, disturbing normal blood flow and heart function. This can cause lung disease, congestive heart failure, and damage to other organs. Clinical signs of heartworm infection include persistent cough, getting tired easily, decreased appetite, and weight loss. The infection eventually leads to congestive heart failure and collapse of the cardiovascular system.
cheaper than treating them. All dogs need heartworm prevention! There are numerous preventative medications approved for dogs, but they all work by killing immature stages of the parasite in the dog’s bloodstream. While some reports suggest heartworm resistance in recent years, there is no widespread ineffectiveness, and proper prevention is still the best approach.
The American Heartworm Society (heartwormsociety.org) reports that every preventative on the market has been less than perfect in at least one scientific study. However, it still advises annual testing and regular use of preventatives.
Learning to stay ahead of heartworms
If heartworm disease sounds frightening – it is. Thankfully, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, continues to fund research studies that will help
Diagnosis and Treatment
Heartworm infection is diagnosed by detecting adult heartworm antigens (immune stimulating molecules) in the blood and/or visualizing immature worms in a blood smear under the microscope. Unfortunately, false positive and false negative results can occur.The treatment for heartworm disease in dogs relies on a single approved drug. It kills most adult worms within one to three months. However, this process can strain the dog’s cardiovascular system, so dogs must be kept relatively calm and quiet during treatment to avoid complications. The antibiotic doxycycline is also recommended to kill the bacterium known as Wolbachia, which lives inside heartworms. Killing Wolbachia makes the heartworms more susceptible to treatment. Heartworm preventatives are also given during treatment to stop additional worms from maturing in the dog’s heart.
Heartworm Prevention
Preventing heartworm infections is easier and
dog owners and veterinarians stay ahead of heartworm infections. For example, CHF funded research to develop a test that rapidly identifies preventative-resistant heartworm infections in dogs and to help us understand which mosquito species spread the parasite. In one ongoing study, investigators are searching for new treatment options using drugs that inhibit the activity of an enzyme unique to heartworms. Finally, CHF-funded investigators are looking to improve diagnostic methods by determining if testing for Wolbachia DNA is a more accurate method to diagnose heartworm infection than current options. Learn more about these studies at akcchf.org/research.
Prevention is Key
The American Heartworm Society emphasizes the importance of annual testing and regular use of heartworm prevention for all dogs. By adhering to veterinarian recommendations and staying informed about heartworm prevention, dog owners play a vital role in safeguarding their pets’ health. With ongoing support from organizations like CHF, dedicated to advancing research in this field, we can collectively strive towards a future where heartworm infections are effectively managed. Remember, prevention is not just a recommendation; it’s a powerful tool in protecting dogs from this dangerous parasite.!
What Dog Owners Should Know About Leptospirosis
A veterinarian and researcher at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine found that dialysis can help dogs survive this dangerous infection
Emmanuelle Butty, med.vet., DACVIM (SAIM), assistant clinical professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, sometimes treats dogs with leptospirosis, an infection that can lead to kidney failure and even death.
“It’s heartbreaking when we see these cases,” Butty said, because an efficient vaccine for leptospirosis has been available for the past 20 years.
Leptospirosis is an illness caused by a bacteria called leptospira that can be present in soil and stagnant water. Rodents and other wildlife carry the bacteria and spread it through their urine. Both humans and dogs can become sick with leptospirosis, while cats are considered diseaseresistant. For both people and dogs, the result of infection can range from mild to deadly serious.
How Is Leptospirosis Transmitted?
Most dogs become infected by drinking water from puddles or lakes, or by entering stagnant water when they have an open wound. People, on the other hand, are more likely to become infected after a natural disaster such as a hurricane or flooding that disperses contaminated soil and water far and wide. Dogs with an active infection can also transmit the disease to other dogs in the household, so Butty recommends that pet owners ask their vet about treating other pets with preventative antibiotics if their pet is diagnosed with leptospirosis.
Owners of infected pets should also reach out to their primary care physicians. “It’s a zoonotic disease,” Butty said. “It can be transmitted from animals to humans.”
Is My Dog at Risk?
“Every dog that has access to the outdoors is at risk of getting leptospirosis,” Butty said. Butty said that leptospirosis is prevalent in New England, with the infection being most common in spring and fall.
A dog with leptospirosis will seem unwell and lethargic. They may vomit, have a decreased appetite, or refuse to eat. They may seem very thirsty, or their eyes and skin may appear yellow (a sign of jaundice). But because the symptoms are nonspecific, Butty said a trip to the vet is in order to get an official diagnosis.
What if My Dog Gets Leptospirosis?
Many dogs recover with antibiotics, but a subset will develop serious complications. Many organs can be affected, with the kidneys and liver topping the list.
Dogs that experience complete kidney failure can sometimes be saved by undergoing several
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The strategy works for some dogs, but not all. Butty recently published the results of a study she and her colleagues conducted to gain a deeper understanding of how often dialysis saves these dogs, with the goal of helping owners and vets make informed decisions about treatment.
She found that among 22 dogs with leptospirosis who experienced kidney failure and underwent dialysis, 16 survived. “All of them would have died without dialysis because their kidneys were completely shut down,” she said, “but almost 75% of them were able to get out of the hospital. Even if things look really bad, there is a decent chance we will be able to save this animal.”
The study showed that survival was less likely if multiple organ systems were affected by the infection.
Dialysis for dogs is not cheap, though, so Butty recommends that dog owners consider pet insurance. “It can definitely save a life,” she said.
Even dogs that don’t require dialysis can have chronic health problems after a leptospirosis
Hotspots of canine leptospirosis in the United States of America
protect dogs from infection, but many dogs don’t receive it. Butty would like to change that.
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has dialysis equipment for dogs large and small, located in Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals. (There are about three dozen pet dialysis centers across the United States.)
infection. “It’s sad when dogs have chronic kidney disease at one or two years old,” Butty said. “Their lifespan is going to be reduced significantly.”
How to Prevent Leptospirosis
The leptospirosis vaccine is the easiest way to
“We have a good way to prevent the disease and to prevent the most severe cases of the disease, and that is the vaccine,” Butty said. The leptospirosis vaccine consists of an initial two-shot series spaced 4 weeks apart, which can be started in puppies at 12 weeks of age, followed by yearly booster shots. The timing of the yearly boosters is important. “If the booster is not on time, they are not considered vaccinated anymore and have to be restarted with the first two doses,” Butty said. “Owners absolutely have to be on top of this and get an appointment with the vet before the due date.” These guidelines are part of the updated consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs published in 2023. Dogs may feel a little under the weather for a day or two after the vaccine, but serious reactions are extremely rare.
“I’ll take the vaccine reaction any day over ending up on dialysis because of complete kidney failure,” Butty said. “Dogs need to be vaccinated.”
Are there any negative side effects associated with the lepto vaccine?
In the past, the leptospirosis vaccine anecdotally was associated with a higher incidence of adverse vaccine reactions including vomiting, fever, malaise, and local swelling. These reactions were most seen in smaller dogs, including Dachshund and Chihuahua.
In recent years, the vaccine has undergone a
significant refining process to purify and remove ingredients that could be reactionary, and nowadays there is a low incidence of adverse vaccine reactions with the leptospirosis vaccine.
The most commonly reported reactions associated with the leptospirosis vaccine include:
• Fever
• Malaise
• Upset stomach, loose stool
• Sensitivity and/or swelling at the injection site
These reactions are fairly common with most vaccines for the first 24-48 hours after vaccination. More serious reactions to vaccines include:
Progress Treating Parvo
by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT
Dog owners and veterinary professionals despise canine parvovirus. For almost 50 years, this virus has sickened numerous puppies, causing heartbreaking illness and the death of too many young dogs. An effective vaccine was developed in 1981. However, parvovirus infections continue due to inadequate vaccination practices and the virus’s ability to survive in the environment. Therefore, effective treatments are needed to ensure the survival of puppies and adult dogs that develop clinical illness. Thankfully, recent advances in canine health research are making real progress in our ability to treat parvo!
Recent advances in canine health research are making real progress in our ability to treat parvo.
Parvo Basics
Canine parvovirus spreads when dogs sniff or eat infected feces, when they come into direct contact with an infected dog, or even when they sniff or lick contaminated items such as bowls, bedding, or the clothing of a human caretaker. The virus can remain active in the environment for months unless killed by a disinfectant specifically known to neutralize it. Illness typically develops 4-14 days after exposure and, if left untreated, is reported to be fatal in 91% of cases.
Canine parvovirus specifically attacks rapidly dividing cells in the bone marrow and intestinal lining. This weakens the dog’s immune system, making it easier for other viruses, bacteria, and parasites to cross the intestinal barrier with disastrous consequences.
• Above symptoms lasting longer than 48 hours
• Limping
• Vomiting
• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
If these are noticed, contact your veterinarian. If your dog is extra sensitive to vaccinations, consult with your veterinarian on how to make the vaccination process less painful. These can include:
• Splitting up vaccines
• Pretreating your dog with diphenhydramine
• Warm compresses applied to the vaccination site !
medications to combat vomiting and diarrhea. Hospitalization for intensive care is often needed.
New Treatments
In 2023, a new treatment for canine parvovirus was approved using monoclonal antibodies. This cutting-edge therapy uses proteins created in a laboratory that are designed to help the immune system recognize specific disease-causing germs, marking them for destruction. The new Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody selectively binds to the parvovirus, preventing it from entering and destroying intestinal cells. A single dose of the treatment is given intravenously and has been shown to reduce clinical signs and prevent death from this infection. This marks a substantial step forward in treating this deadly virus.
The clinical signs of parvovirus include severe bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever, lethargy, and severe dehydration. It’s vital to seek veterinary care immediately! Infection can be diagnosed by testing feces for viral antigen. Treatment involves supportive care such as intravenous fluids, antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections, and
Another new treatment is being explored thanks to AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funding (CHF Grant 03140: Efficacy and Tolerability of Gelatin Tannate (Tasectan®) in Canine parvovirus-infected Dogs). Investigators at the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine are studying if the drug Tasectin® can reduce bacterial toxin release and the resulting inflammatory response in dogs with parvo. Tasectin® is made of tannic acid, a compound with astringent, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, and gelatin. This composition helps it form a biofilm across inflamed areas of the intestinal lining, preventing water loss into the intestine and protecting the intestinal wall from the growth or attachment of certain bacteria. Investigators hypothesize that adding Tasectin® to standard parvo treatment protocols will decrease gut permeability and shield the intestine from harmful bacteria, resulting in faster recovery. Enrollment for this clinical trial is approximately 50% completed, and thus far, the drug has been well-tolerated. Canine parvovirus has proven its staying power. Thankfully, canine health research continues to provide new solutions that can more accurately and effectively treat this deadly virus. Vaccination plus proper cleaning and disinfection practices remain the best methods to protect dogs from parvovirus infection. Supporting canine health research through the AKC Canine Health Foundation will help ensure we continue to make progress against parvo and provide a brighter future for all dogs. Learn more at akcchf.org/research.!
“Dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” Gilda Radner
Dachshund
Hustle celebrated his 2nd Birthday by earning his Bronze! We are thankful for all the breeder judges that have recognized him with specialty wins this past year, including BISS, BOS-Breed (3), BOV (4), all Breeder/Owner Handled.
Group Winning Field Pointed CHIC #193778
It was 2017 and I had retired from surgery a few years earlier. My experience with dogs was with Jack Russel terriers as partners in crime to manage my horse farm. I had always wanted a dachshund and despite being a complete novice with dachshunds, I approached Cyndi Branch about getting a show puppy; I wanted a chocolate girl. I know she had reservations, but we connected, and in December, she entrusted me with Weezy. Who could ever have imagined the journey we would share as her co-owners.
Now known as DC GCH Willow Springs Island Breeze MW VCD1 BN RA FDC JE DCAT SWN THDX RATO CGCA CGCU TKI ATT FITB, she was originally known as Weezy. She is my foundation bitch. Her sire was a chocolate from Spain and her dam was from Estonia. I had heard about Angela Lloyd and Cassandra Williams (now Vargas) and I can still remember the day I met them at the Edison shows to evaluate Weezy. Clueless! That is the only word to describe me, but they were kind and encouraging and I got the go ahead to show her in breed. Her conformation debut was at a dachshund specialty and Cassie called to tell me she had won a 5-point major! My reply – “What is a major?” I now know what a 5-pt major is! By the time she was 13
earned her CD.
Back in 2018, when she was a puppy, Sarah Cowell started us in scent work. She had never trained a dachshund before, and my kids were the highlight of class. There is not joy better than a dachshund solving a scent work puzzle to source the hide.
My mentor and friend, Teryl Leubuecher, helped us learn to track.
Tracking is one of my happy places and Weezy loved it –
months old, being handles by Cassandra, she had become a grand champion – but she had so much more to accomplish in this life. (Thank you to Angela, Cassandra, Mauricio, the Meyers girls and those other wonderful handlers.)
Everyone has a Novice A dog and Weezy was mine. She taught me about prey drive and hunting – she loves rats and enjoys earthdog and barn hunt (one more earthdog leg to be a senior earthdog!). She passed on her prey drive to her kids who are all titled in earthdog, barn hunt and pointed in the field.
With the help of Terry Kerr, we learned obedience and rally. Terry helped both of us develop confidence and connection to work together. It was one of the proudest moments in my life when she
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another proud memory was when she earned her TD at the DCA nationals held at Fair Hills in Maryland.
Agility… that was a challenge because I had no love of running and it took longer to train me than Weezy but Diane Goodspeed patiently worked with us and helped us learn to work together and Weezy earned her preferred novice jumper and standard agility titles.
The final challenge was to finish in the field. Weezy is now down in Georgia with her co-owner, Cyndi Branch. Cyndi has bravely battled through a breast cancer journey these past 6 months and remarkably, in between radiation treatments she and Weezy entered the field trials in Georgia…... and she won her OAAB stake of 23 which finished her field title! Another amazing accomplishment for Cyndi and Weezy.
In between working on performance events, Weezy whelped 3 litters. Her first litter produced Sly and Sassy – Sly is a grand champion and 7way titled and Sassy is a champion and 6 way titled. She has to finished in the field but she has been busy herself whelping a few litters. Both kids have produced outstanding puppies as well. Then She whelped Ren who lives in Connecticut with our friend Janice. Her last puppy is Little –another 6-way titled dog who only needs to finish in the field in between agility trials. (Thanks to Alan Bower for all of his insightful guidance with selecting Weezy’s husbands.)
Her legacy extends beyond the show ring. Her instinctual compassion came to the forefront when she stepped in as a surrogate mother to an orphaned puppy, a role she embraced with the same fervor she brings to the competition. Weezy is an amazing mother. Last year, a friend had an orphaned one week old puppy and Weezy accepted him, nursed him (after a false pregnancy) and that little longhaired guy is now a healthy young man living outside Pittsburgh.
Weezy has shown an extraordinary capacity for empathy and healing. DC GCH Willow Springs Island Breeze MW
Angela Lloyd and Weezy
Her participation in therapy work, especially her role in the Crisis Response Canine Team, highlights the versatility and compassionate nature of dachshunds.Her calm demeanor and intuitive sense of when to offer affection made her a beacon of hope in a time of despair.
Even as a puppy, Weezy was a delightful companion, and she was certified as a therapy dog when she turned one. She excelled as a therapy dog and was a rock star on her visits. She participated as a Crisis Response Canine and deployed to Pittsburgh to help with reactions to the synagogue shooting. Her soulful eyes and calm demeanor were the tools she used to build heartfelt connections on her visits. Animals have an incredible profounds impact in healing human hearts.
Our breeding goals are dedicated to breeding form and function in our dogs, with kind and inquisitive temperaments. A correct dog who carrys on the dachshund heritage as a biddable breed adept at hunting, tracking and scent work with the intelligence and ability to do agility, and obedience/rally. They should be cherished companions and
partners in crime for their owners. Cyndi and her husband Alex and I are so proud of how Weezy embodies these goals.
More than all these accomplishments, Weezy is truly my heart dog. She taught me everything, we took risks together, learned so may dog sports, and created a legacy… …. we had so many “firsts”. Weezy does it all, with heart and soul, and is a true ambassador of the breed. Her personal achievements are a contribution to the Willow Spring and Ev-ry Dachshund breeding programs.
with Weezy, her daughter
This journey is a heartwarming tale of dreams, dedication, and the deep bonds formed between humans and their pets. This holistic approach to breeding and raising dachshunds ensures that the qualities that make them such special companions are preserved and celebrated.
Our story has come full circle with her now spending time with Cyndi and Alex (who she adores). Weezy and I are so grateful for the meaningful relationships we have made over the past 6 years and want to thank everyone who has walked with us on this journey.!
Dachshund
Anne
Sassy and Anne’s standard Fiona when Weezy and Fiona earned their TD
Weezy as a therapy dog
Angela Lloyd and Cassandra Vargas with the puppies Little, Sassy and Sly
Cassandra Vargas with Weezy Weezy with Alex
To the DCA Membership,
Another round of DCA National events has successfully wrapped up and I hope everyone who attended had a great time. I want to thank the Madison Area Dachshund Club and the Dachshund Club of St. Louis for hosting the National performance events. A big thanks also goes to Janet Schwalbe for co-chairing the National Specialty as well as all of the DCA committee chairs and volunteers who made everything possible. It’s a tremendous amount of work and seeing the reactions of exhibitors, you hit it out of the ballpark. Well done!
While DCA followed a traditional schedule, there were some new things we tried this year and I’d like to know what you think. If there was something that you especially liked, please let me know. If there’s room for improvement, I’d like to hear about that as well. Please contact me or any Board member with your comments and suggestions so we can try and make next year even better.
The next issue of the Newsletter will be a special one recapping the National events with articles and pictures. It will be special so watch for it.
Have a great summer!
Cheryl
CHAMPIONSHIP
30!! DACHSHUND TEAMS
QUALIFYING FOR THE AKC’S RALLY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
GCH DC Willow Springs Ev-Ry Sly Fox VCD1 RM2 RAE2 FDC AXP AJP JE CAA FCAT2 SWN THDA RATN CGCA CGCU TKI ATT FITG. Anne Rosenberg • NJ
I Spy Just A Rumor W BN RM2 RAE2 RC OAP OJP NFP FCAT ACT2J SIN CGCA TKN. Patricia Holladay • TN
GCH CH Hathor Farm's Wait For It! At Laci Mw CD PCD BN RM4 RAE2 FDC CGCA CGCU. Cindi S. Todd/Dr. Jean M. Dieden • TX
MASTER
RACH Little Bit Of Pixie Dust BN RM6 RAE4. Julie Mischke • CA
Countryroads Limited Edition At Mainstreet Ml RM3 RAE3 SE BCAT RATN CGC. Lauren Ebel • IL
GCH CH Kinderteckel's Hollywood Handsome CD PCD BN RM DCAT. Andrea Baltes • WI
Itzy Elizabeth CD BN RM RAE BCAT CGCA CGCU TKN. Sarah Moses/Sarah Moses • MN
EXCELLENT
CH Saytar's Salix Roulette CDX BN RM NAP OJP NF OFP CGC TKN. Trudy Kawami • NY
GCH DC Saytar's Aces High CDX BN GN RM RAE MX MXJ XF BCAT SCN SIN SBN CGC TKN. Maryanne Santomauro •NY
Hollyridge Flying Easter Bells Ml CD RE TD NA CGC. Marilyn J. Roane/Valerie Higginbotham • LA
Dreamcatcher Chances Are CD RE CGCA ATT. Judy McGlothlin • CA
ADVANCED
Dachrolls Jaeger Rolfe RE CGC. Mrs. Laura E. B. Herrmann • VA
DC Indiana Jones Aus Der Wutzelgrube VCD2 BN RA TDX MXE DCAT SCN DJ CGC TKA FITG. Shawn M Nies • IL
GCH DC Old Hanover's Harlequin Court Jester Ml CD BN RE JE DCAT ACT1 CGC. Mrs. Kate Black/Ms. Karen R. Scheiner Esq./ Mrs. Linda J. Beamer • PA
FC Duchwood's Mysterious Smile Msp CD BN RE AX AXJ XF CGC. Marilyn J. Roane • LA
Bolt Von Salix RA SWN SINE TKN. Trudy Kawami • NY
Autumn Juniper Berry RA TKN. Ms. Christina Chase • TX
Saytar's Black Cherry Von Salix CD BN RA NAP NFP BCAT. Maryanne Santomauro • NY
CH Livewire's Just Karma RE NAP NJP FCAT ACT1J CGCA TKN. Pat Holladay • TN
Jb's Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood BN RE CGC. Ms. Lauren E. Cawley • MO
CH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RE SE BCAT ACT1 ACT1J RATN CGC TKN. Dr. Cassie A. Myers/Lt. Col. Edgar L. Myers IV • IL
GCH CH Roundabout Cleans Up At Scripts RA CGCA TKN. Ms. Cathy Lynn Smith/Mr. Travis Wright • TX
INTERMEDIATE
GCHS DC Dorae Spread Your Wings V Corrbelle BN RA THDX CGCA CGCU TKP. Ken Hagmueller/Nancy Colson/Sandi Myers • TX
Short Shadows Dollidachs Don'T Tread On Me CD BN RI OA NAJ BCAT CGC TKN. Leslie Tenor • WI
Emma's Long Journey BN RI ACT1J. Mr. David Kerkove • IA
NOVICE
Er Dox Paging Dr Hamilton RN BCAT SWN RATN CGCA CGCU TKI. Nufar Sharon • FL
CH Saytar's Saffron Von Salix RN. Trudy S Kawami • NY
GCH CH Augenweide Livewire Shot In The Dark RN NA OAJ SCN CGC TKN ATT. Jane B. Mohr/Walter Bowden • TN
Leoralee's Penny Ante V Hollyridge Ml BN RN SWN SCNE SINE CGC TKN. Lynn B. Goad/Valerie Higginbotham • TN
CH Wildcard Brodny Bet On The River RN CGCA CGCU ATT. JoLee Edwards/Rachel Fritz • IL
submitted by Trudy Kawami
(GCH Barkerville Bow Street Runner x GCHS Barkerville Aula Palatina)
At her first show in 2024, Penny wins Best of Breed at the Desert Valley DC Specialty under breeder-judge Dr. Edna K. (Midge) Martin and then wins Best of Variety under breeder-judge Patricia Taylor!! In Canada she was Group 1st under breeder-judge David Swartwood and, again under Pat Taylor, at the Golden Gate DC Specialty she wins another huge Best of Variety!!
Thank you to all these highly respected judges! Way to go, Penny!!!
by Ava Hata
The American Kennel Club and the Implementation of SafeSport
When I first began in the world of dogs, canine sports were marketed as family events. To the naked eye, this is true!
Walk onto any show site and I guarantee you’ll see juniors working for handlers in set ups, handling all sorts of dogs in and out of rings, grooming several different breeds at a time, and otherwise managing time effectively while under pretty intense stress.
According to many, this type of autonomy and independence would be an asset for children to learn. However, the uncovering of the recent child abuse perpetrated by several handlers and a judge would prove this thought to be dangerously wrong.
In response to the horrific news, the AKC felt immense pressure from the public and responded with the following mandate:
Effective immediately: AKC Board of Directors, Inspectors, Field Staff across all sports, AKC Registered Handlers, and additional AKC Staff that regularly attend events, will be required to successfully complete the Stewards of Children® training from the non-profit organization Darkness to Light once every three years.
All current and future Junior Showmanship judges will be required to successfully complete the Stewards of Children® training. The initial course will be offered by AKC on a complimentary basis and must be refreshed every three (3) years. All current Junior Showmanship judges must fulfill this requirement in 2024.
All current and future Club Junior Coordinators will be required to successfully complete the Stewards of Children® training.
The initial course will be offered by AKC on a complimentary basis and must be refreshed every three (3) years.”
(Canine Chronicle, April 2024)
Though this is a step in the right direction, it does little to actively protect children within the sport of dogs. The abuse of individuals, especially minors, at dog shows has been an issue for decades.
Hopefully, the AKC will continue to ramp up its efforts to truly make dog shows a family sport and protect children first and foremost.
In the meantime, parents of juniors need to be vigilant, proactive, and aware. I implore you to, at a minimum, do your best research if your child expresses interest in working for handlers. Be present to witness your child’s growth within the sport and be aware that abuse can come from anyone at anytime!!
SHOW SAFE LAUNCHES FOR THE DOG SPORT COMMUNITY
April 8, 2024 • Pure Dog Talk • Laura Reeves
Host Laura Reeves is joined by Mary Dukes, Lindsay Fetters and Carissa Shimpeno to discuss their new grassroots launch of Show Safe. The organization encourages all exhibitors to take the Safe Sport program and offers a lapel pin to those who complete it.
“I knew about Safe Sport through my daughter, who’s a professional horse trainer,” Dukes said. “And safe sport is a congressionally mandated program for all Olympic sports that came in after the multitude of abuses in gymnastics, swimming, diving, I could go on. So anyway, I was familiar with it because my daughter shows horses and since equestrian events are an Olympic sport, she has to take safe sport and a re -up every year. I got it in for the registered handlers program and then I always had wanted to expand it. I advocated to expand it to at the very least junior judges, but while I was an employed by the AKC I was never able to get that done.
“Everybody has a story. Everybody has a story to varying degrees. I feel like mine is relatively minor in the big scheme of things, but everybody has a story of being inappropriately touched, inappropriately propositioned, all that.”
“Historically when something happens people react and everybody wants to do something,” Fetters said. “But I feel like a lot of people put it off on somebody else. ‘The government needs to do this, the AKC needs to do this’… It’s like we’re upset about something, but we’re saying it needs to be somebody else’s mission.
“I sort of was reflecting on what can we do, what can I do, what can you do, what can we do as a fancy because I think if anybody can be united over something it’s united over protecting our children.
“I don’t know a single person who would disagree with the mission of let’s do better for our next generation but it’s hard to invoke change. It’s hard to start a movement, it’s hard to unite people as just one solo person, especially in our sport.
“My idea was basically, let’s do a grassroots movement. Let’s control what we can control. And let’s let people know that this training and this option is out there. And instead of mandating or instead of controlling somebody or demanding somebody do it, because I think that that immediately puts somebody on edge, like let’s say, ‘okay, look, this options out here, let’s pursue it. And if you do, we want to let other people know we want to let juniors know. We want to let other people in our sport know that we’ve had this training and we’re here to be a listening ear and we’re here to provide support.” “I guess I would have to say my biggest learning experience in what works and what doesn’t work started last year,” said Shimpeno. “When we had a handler who had been to prison for raping his minor assistant and he was returning to the world of dogs. In my mind I thought well what a beautiful way to show the young people of our sport that we actually have their back. Why don’t we try and make some kind of policy within AKC that says, you know, if you’ve been convicted of X, Y and Z, that we can’t stop you from coming to the dog shows, we can’t stop you from existing and we can’t make you a better person. But we can send a message to our little people and men and women around the sport in general just saying this is not what we’re about. We’re going to take a stand and we’re going to draw a line in the sand.
“A year ago, Mary actually said, you know, why don’t we stop asking AKC to do this? And we do something ourselves. And my response in that moment was like, ‘because that’s not right.’ We have to be the better people, like we have to make them do what’s right. That mindset got me exactly nowhere at all.
“We have this large portion of people out there that are just stuck in the injustice of it. And I want them to understand that we get that and we don’t want to minimize the pain, the trauma or anything they’ve been through. But our group of people has learned through experience that we need everybody to receive this message.
“And in order for that to happen, we have to be way more organized. and focused. We are not a vigilante team. This has nothing to do with the perpetrators themselves. It’s not even about necessarily protecting. It’s about empowering, right, like knowledge through education.”!
In January I focused on goal setting and how we can use this tool to improve performance in any venue.
Let’s continue focusing on the human aspect of our team this month with the topic of handling and avoiding handler errors. Handling errors in obedience and rally happen to all handlers. Many times, we don’t even know we have done it. Errors can be walking past a sign in rally without realizing it and turning the wrong way during an obedience heeling pattern. Let’s look at some common mistakes to avoid!
Hand Position
In obedience, the arms can hang down the side, or the left arm can be bent at the elbow and against the body. In novice, the leash can be held with either hand. Where are the mistakes?
a. If you heel with the left arm bent so that the hand is against the “belt-line”, heeling with the elbow up and out will result in points off.
b. The leash. The leash must be kept loose. Granted, with our dogs there are times you want to make sure you don’t trip yourself with the leash, but a tight leash will result in lost points.
c. Hand position on the recall. Years ago in beginner novice, hands were allowed to be placed on the thighs. That ended about 8 years ago, but we still see some handlers moving their hands from each side to their thighs on recalls. Alas, another minus 3.
Adapting to the dog
a. Heeling must be at the speed the handler sets. If the handler slows down to allow the dog to catch up, that is adapting to the dog. We see this on the outside post of the figure 8, regular heeling, and the fast.
b. Left shoulder “back” is also a way to adapt. The handler won’t be hit for adapting to the dog, but in reality, the left should back is pushing an already lagging dog further back, thus causing more of a lag (and points off) in both obedience and rally.
c. Many times we see handlers try to cover up a wide heeling dog by stepping into the dog on the halt. Alas, the result of this, especially with our dogs, is that the dog moves further to the left to avoid being stepped on by the wayward handler.
Changes of pace
a. In rally and obedience, there are changes of pace during heeling. Rally and beginner novice have signs that indicate “fast” and “slow” (plus “normal” to return to the normal speed). A lack of pace change will be scored in those classes and in obedience. Years ago, there was a handler to asked a judge why she had points off in heeling. The
by Brenda A. Riemer
judge mentioned the fast. The handler then asked what it was about the fast that caused points off. The judge responded saying he was still waiting for the pace change. And please, on the fast, do not pretend.!
By Debbie Melgreen
An Interview With Larry & Deedy Sorenson
Please tell us a bit about yourself! When did you become involved in dogs? Did you come from a “doggie family”? How did you get your start? Who were your mentors?
We were not from doggie families. Larry: I got my first dog, a Labrador, in high school, which I did obedience with. I joined the Navy right out of high school and went to shows as much as I could, but didn’t get my first Dachshund until the late 1960’s. My wife then, Cathy, bought our first Dachshund for $15 while I was deployed. She became a Champion and produced several champions and a BIS dog. I bred Standard Longhairs until Deedy and I got our first miniature in 2016. Deedy: My family was in show horses all my life. We didn’t get our first show dog, a Bichon Frise, until 1978. I bred and showed them with and without my mother until she passed away in 2007.
Where do you live?
We live in Clayton, North Carolina.
What is your kennel name and how did you come up with the name?
Our kennel name is Landd. It is obviously a combination of our names, very original, right?
Are you involved in any breeds other than Dachshunds?
Right now we have miniature longhairs and Papillons. We have only been involved in Papillons for about 10 years
Tell us about your breeding program. Do you have a dog (owned or not owned) that you feel comes close to the ideal Dachshund?
Larry and his first obedience dog Cindy
After we were married in 2005 we had a couple of Standard longhair litters and bred bichons with Deedys mom. Larry was working at AKC at the time and as an employee you were not allowed to show past a championship and you couldn’t co-own. So there weren’t many litters. In 2007 when Deedy’s mom passed away the Bichon breeding pretty much ended. When Larry retired from AKC in 2008 he immediately became the delegate for DCA and became very busy with that and was able to get on the Parent club committee that had its own set of responsibilities. We bought a grooming shop and we both started working on our judging applications. There wasn’t much time for breeding. We also started talking about “downsizing”. Bichons were too much work, and standards were getting too big and heavy to pick up and put on the table. Deedy had always wanted a Papillon so that search started. We also wanted to try and find a good miniature. We wanted to find one that looked like a standard. It needed to be in size and have bone and substance. Very hard to find. We started our search. We would talk to different breeders and some
would say “Oh Larry I don’t have anything good enough for you”, or they would say I’ll let you know when I have puppies. Well that never happened either. One day we were at a show and saw a dog we both really liked and asked the person showing it if it was for sale. She laughed and said no, but the breeder is here and she is getting ready to repeat the breeding. We were introduced to Marianne McCullough. We told her what we were looking for and she said she had a waiting list, “but for you Larry, I’ll move you to the top of the list”. We bought our first miniature, Scooter, from her in 2016, GCH Kenmar’s That’s MY Spot Landd. We had a standard, from our last litter, Reagan, GCH Landd Stars and Stripes Briardachs, we were showing at the time and doing very well with. As Scooter grew he met all the requirements we were looking for. When he and Reagan would sit side by side they looked like they were from the same litter. We often joked we should show them as a brace. We don’t breed a lot. We’ve had maybe 1 litter a year and try to only keep the best we can. It’s hard when you are breeding and showing 2 breeds to have very many litters and do them justice.
What areas of the sport are you involved in?
Larry: I’ve been involved in many different areas of the sport –conformation, all levels of obedience, tracking, field trials, earthdog, pointing field trials. Deedy: pretty much only conformation. When you have Bichons they don’t do much. I did do a little obedience early on, but focused on handling.
Do you feel dog shows have changed since you first became involved? If you do, how so?
Yes, we both feel the dogs have gotten better over the years. But the biggest changes in our opinion and we feel are positive, is the introduction of the Grand Championship titles and the NOHS competition and the addition of Rally in performance.
What organizations are you involved in? (i.e. kennel clubs or other) and any offices you have held within those organizations.
Larry: Life member of DCA, Past President, Vice President, Treasurer, National Show Chair, Obedience show chair. Life member Whidbey Island KC, Past President, VP, Treasurer, Board and obedience chair. Life member Cascade Dachshund Club, Past President, VP, show chair. Founder, Life member and show chair Slidell KC. Founder, Past President Western Washington Hound Association. Past President and member of Cary KC and Bayou Dachshund Club, and past member of Bichon Frise Club of America. Also past member of AKC licensed handler program and PHA. Deedy: Member of DCA, Papillon Club Of America, Founder and past President of Papillon Club of the Carolinas,
and Twizzle, CH Wildfire Olympic Dreamlandd CD FDC CGC Larry and Twizzle winning HIT and her first leg in obedience
Dachshund Club of America Summer
Deedy and Scooter, Multi OHBIS GCHB Kenmar’s That’s My Spot Landd
Reagan, Multi OHBIS GCHS Landd’s Stars and Stripes Briardachs (OHBIS picture)
Larry
Windy, GCH Landd Against The Wind Kenmar
Larry and Summer, BISS GCH Draco Last Dance
An Interview With Larry & Deedy Sorenson
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member Cary KC, past member and secretary of Kennesaw KC, Past member and past judges ED chair of Bichon Frise Club of America
When did you become a member of DCA?
Larry: around 1970 Deedy: after we were married in 2005
Tell us about your life beyond dogs (i.e. careers, jobs, service, etc).
Larry: Navy, 30 years (19631993), Master Chief Petty Officer, Commander Naval Reserve Force Master Chief Petty Officer, Air Weapons Officer. Among the highlights: 3 tours to Viet Nam and worked in the Pentagon. Worked at AKC for 10 years, Director of Club Education and Director of Public Education, developed the AKC booth. Professional Handler, member PHA and AKC licensed handler Association. Deedy: Professional Handler, Professional Groomer, Owner of Just For Paws grooming shop, manager at PetSmart grooming salon, worked for The Hunting Horn selling jewelry at dog shows.
Hobbies other than dogs?
We both like to travel and work in the yard and spend time with our friends and family. We enjoyed our sailboat when we had it and Larry loves working with his ham radios.
Fun fact about you that others may not be aware of!
Larry: Ham radio operator, extra level, W7AKC. Also after Deedy finished her championship, Larry took our first Papillon 3 months later and got her CD in 3 shows with 3 first places and a HIT. Deedy: I bred Skye terriers for about 12 years and handled 2 of them to multiple BIS, one of which I was the breeder/owner/handler. I also bred and handled 8 Group One winning Skyes and 20 Champions.
Any advice to newcomers to the breed/sport?
Buy the best bitch you can, if you can find someone to sell you one. Have a good mentor. And it’s good to have more than one, you need more than one opinion so you can develop your own. Its really hard to get a top quality breeder to sell you a great bitch. But if you could get them to sell you an average bitch it would be better than a great bitch from an average breeder. Take your bitch and breed it to the best male you can find. With all the closed kennels, in a lot of breeds, this can also be hard to accomplish for a new person. But be persistent. Some breeders won’t sell to you or let you breed to their dogs until you prove yourself, but proving yourself is hard if no one will take a chance on you in the first place. When you get started, take what you can and do what you can with it. Then hopefully if
what you have isn’t cutting it someone out there with better dogs will notice that you’ve tried and then take a chance on you. And always honor your contracts!
Anything else you wish to add?
Temperaments are very important in Dachshunds and it is a big surprise how many you see in the ring that are shy and not outgoing. This is something people really need to watch out for. Also there should be much more breeder education and breeders should make a constant effort to never stop learning.!
Reagan and Libby – GCHS Landd’s Stars and Stripes Briardach (with Deedy) and GCH DC Briardach’s Lady Liberty Landd BN RA NAP NJP ACT2 SWA CGCA CGCU TKA FITG (with Larry)
Scarlett, GCH Landd Choose To Be Me, Our first Bred By Papillon winning Select Bitch at the Papillon Club of America National Specialty
Larry and Scooter, Multi OHBIS GCHB Kenmar’s That’s My Spot Landd
Sniff, sniff chuff…. Sniff, sniff, chuff
We all know these sounds our dogs make as they search for that crumb that fell between the cracks. Most people think of detection-dogs as the best sniffers but dachshunds make the list of top ten dog breeds with the best sense of smell, coming in at #10! No surprise to those of us who own these versatile hunters
sport and modeled Scent Work after nose work. In 2017, AKC hosted their first AKC scent work competition. It was held in Wilmington, Ohio and only had 97 participants. AKC scent work has flourished since then and is currently one of the most popular events.
Scent Work and Nosework are used synonymously to describe scent detection sports but have unique and distinct programmatic rules with each organization based upon scent detection.
In 2006, Ron Gaunt, Amy Herot and Jill Marie O’Brien developed K9 Nosework as a concept to bring detection-dog style training to dog lovers and their companion dogs. Their organization is called the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) and has unique rules for their trials.
AKC was interested in offering a “detection”
Now we can share the joy of sniffing with our dogs as an AKC sport. Scent work is a delight for dogs and handlers alike. Watching your dog sniff away and sharing their excitement when they correctly alert is a fantastic feeling. The challenges of training build confidence in even the shyest of dogs. Dachshunds hone their innate skills from field trials, tracking and earthdog to precisely locate target odors in scent work. What equipment is needed to do scent work? Equipment is an important tool to help dogs know what game will be played and get excited.
by Anne Rosenberg
Just show the harness to a dachshund who does scent work and watch them jump and spin around excited to “find it’. Most dogs work in a harness with a long line (10”). At upper levels handlers will carry stopwatches and ribbons on their belts to tell wind direction. And everyone has a treat belt! (or toy)
One goal is to have your dog love the harness. Too many dogs back up and try to escape when approached with a harness, rather than trying to get into the harness. A harness is a small hole and odd feeling around the body but properly conditioned, our dogs will look forward to being in the harness and play the games we play in harnesses. These are the games where the dog is in control.
I love my harness game…. Hold your dog’s harness in a U shape. Reward any interest in/movement towards the harness. If your dog puts their head over the harness, mark, and reward. Once your dog is happy with that, hold the harness so the neck piece is open. Again, reward any interaction with the harness until your dog is confidently placing their head through the neck piece. Reward just beyond the harness to keep the momentum of your dog
putting their head through the harness (i.e. while the harness is around the dog’s neck) – this will encourage them to keep coming forward and not back off.
Once the harness is on and fastened, do something (anything) fun with your dog. What dachshund doesn’t love scrambling for food scattered on the floor!? Twist or spin. Anything exciting and soon the harness will be associated with awesome activities.
Dogs should work independently, using their noses to search and source the target odor. This is to develop motivation and problem solving with games and puzzles to build confidence to ultimately compete. Remember that the handler is not in charge – our role is to watch and support our partners. Scent work builds an incredible level of communication and bonding between dog and handler. Just remember to be consistent and patient – we are building a behavioral chain of behaviors to build confidence in our dogs.
AKC uses Birch, Anise, Clove, and Cypress as the target odors. Just as we imprint dachshunds of rabbit and deer, puppies can be imprinted on these odors as early as 8 to 10 weeks, but it requires teamwork, communication, and consistency in training to end up with an odor obedience dog with an accurate and identifiable alert. In a later article, we will discuss how to imprint and target train using a scented Q-tip in a box. We will also discuss pairing odor with food to entice searching and how to transition to odor alone.
When training, break lessons down into small chunks. Small manageable chunks. When learners (dogs and handlers) get too much information at one time, there is a real danger that they learn nothing, and come away feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. Lessons should be inspiring and build confidence. Practice builds a behavioral chain. That chain should be consistently repeated so it is hardwired. In incorrect behavioral chain will also be hardwired with repetition and will be difficult to retrain. You can prevent problems by working to source from the first introduction to searching so our dogs clearly understand their job and will be rewarded when their nose is as physically close to source odor as possible.
Have I mentioned that consistency builds confidence? Confidence which will carry through to working effectively and happily in new search areas, facing challenges, and solving problems. Handlers must always watch their dogs for changes in behaviors – read canine body language- watch for head turns, chuffing and changes in tail carriage. Watch but don’t stare! Staring may cause the dog to stop working or false alert to please their handler and get the reward.
Learn to be supportive and quiet – talking to your dog will be distracting for them. Catalog where you have searched so you will be able to help the dog search the entire area. A confidence supportive handler will help their dogs work through distractions and gain focus.
Our behavioral chain begins with putting on the harness and having our partner know that
good things are coming. The next step is to know the game is to source or find the exact location of the highest concentration of the target odor. (With inaccessible hides the dog may not actually get their nose onto the source.) The next step would be to have a change in behavior or body language that alerts the handler that the dog has identified the source. Teaching dogs to work to source is critical to avoid false and fringe alerts. This is when the
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Now we can share the joy of sniffing with our dogs as an AKC sport. Scent work is a delight for dogs and handlers alike. Watching your dog sniff away and sharing their excitement when they correctly alert is a fantastic feeling.
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dog recognizes the odor plume and changes behavior before that have gotten to the actual source. (Close but no cigar!) Rewarding behaviors which do not work to source will result in alerts at the plume and not odor. Dogs
learn from their mistakes and so rewarding source and source alone, is critical to patterning successful sniffers.
Uncertain dogs who have not been conditioned to go to source will usually be distracted in the search area and sniff distractions and look to the handler for direction. The dog will pass the hide repeatedly without alerting, spending excess energy trying to find source. Too many search cues from the handler add to this insecurity. No constant babbling please…… find it – find it –where is it? Dogs must feel safe in their environment to work, and we should always help and support them.
Regardless of the target odor, part of training a reliable scent work dog is training them what NOT to find (residual odor). Detection-dogs and companion scent dogs alike communicate to their handler with an alert – body language or position to indicate the source. The source/target odor must have value and our rewards must be high value to reinforce this. So, we outline a routine of behaviors and with repetition our dogs and we develop muscle memory about searching and alert behaviors. We learn to communicate through body language and become a team.
Handlers must be aware of the environmental factors which effect the search area like wind, airflow from vents, temperature, humidity, sunlight, doors opening and even people moving in the search area. Once your dog knows the job, trust them!!
Residual odor is scent which remains at the site of a previous hide once that hide has been moved to a new location – dogs should always work to the highest concentration of odor not
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residual odor. Every successful search begins with encountering the scent plume but isn’t complete until the dog continues to search and precisely locate the hide odor and alert to their handler.
There are many repeated common errors with so many handlers, but a few deserve mentioning:
1. Not waiting while a dog searches to source.
2. Not marking the behavior when a dog reaches source with a reward.
3. Not marking simultaneously with the marking which doent maximize association of finding source with reward.
4. Not rewarding AT source but rather a foot
or two away
5. Not releasing the dog when the search is complete to cue them to release and it is alright to leave source.
As so many of us are embracing scent work as a new activity and working toward competitions, let’s think about a few key points. First is to set realistic goals for you and your dog – Most dogs will exceed our wildest expectations is you trust them but start with attainable goals. Never forget that you need to create a behavioral chain which must be consistent to build muscle memory. This starts with putting on equipment , encouraging
excitement to search, independence and interest to start a search and having and recognizable behavior change as an alert once the dog has reached source odor.
Remember to use target odors for training and wait patiently (easier said than done) for your dog to work to source. …. Always work to source…..Next, work on your handling skills and learn how to manage your long line so as not to interfere with your dog working. Also keep quiet while your dog searches – if someone kept calling your name would you be able to focus on searching? Can you imagine having over 250 million olfactory receptor cells over an 8-80 square inch surface covering a snout filled with odor excited to find source and hearing nagging in your ear? (Humans only have 5 million receptors over less than 1% of that surface area.) How well would you be able to focus?
Use games and search challenges to excite your dog’s mind and let them learn to problem solve. This sport is fun, and they are in charge –encourage their independent work. Take time to imprint the odor and teach odor obedience in the initial behavioral chain. Dogs learn from their mistakes so let them make mistakes and consistently reward them promptly for only correct work. Remember not to move on too quickly in training. Be certain your dog understands each piece before moving on the next. The building blocks will be put together as they learn to problem solve. Periodically, go back and do early lessons to refresh this information.
Even though our companion dogs are not detection-dogs, they are amazing sniffers –TRUST YOUR DOG.
The newsletter is now distributed digitally to ALL dachshund judges!!
Thank you to Debby Krieg, DCA’s initial email with the digital winter edition of the Newsletter was sent to 334 judges, 75% opened the email and 25% clicked to open the magazine. Each magazine will be sent to the judges quarterly, readership will increase.
We’re excited to introduce the new DCA Pedigree Database! We’ve transferred over all 85,000 dog records from the old pedigree database and added another 5,000 dogs to date.
In addition to a standard 5 generation pedigree, each dog in the database has its own page where breeders and owners may upload up to five photos per dog, share health information, update titles earned, print pedigrees in 4 different formats, and do trial matings complete with inbreeding coefficients.
We also offer a Breeder/Owner Directory, where Breeders and Owners have their own page, with a list of their dogs in the database. Designations such as DCA Membership or AKC Breeder of Merit may also be displayed, along with links to individual websites and a custom contact form for users of the database to connect with each other.
Sign up for the database is easy and we’ve created a job aid with step by step instructions for new users.
To access the database and job aid, go to the DCA website, look for ‘Education’ in the main menu, select ‘Breeders Resource Library’, and scroll to the section ‘Breeder Tools’.
Only those results sent in to the DCA Website Specialty Results Submissions OR directly to the editor via e-mail will be published in the newsletter. Submit your results to: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/ specialty-result-submission/ •RESULTS ARE PUBLISHED AS SUBMITTED•
Longhair BOS
Hartfelt’s Bullet Train SL
Cynthia L. & George N. Hart
Smooth BOV
Summerhill Quiet Refections SS
Amanda Ballew
Smooth BOS
Bacchanal’s Colt Excellent
Accuracy MS
Maryann Nash & Twig
Bousefield
Wirehair BOV & Best in Sweepstakes
Usonia Dreamin’ Again V Lowdown
Therese Lancaster & Barbara Waldkirch & Dr. Joan Eversole
Wirehair BOS & BOS in Sweepstakes
Railway & VHH’s Get Out of Dodge MW
Marie Hamaker & Jennifer Hartman
Breed Judge: Ms. Diane R. Graham
Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat)
Longhair 17, Smooth 20, Wirehair 17
LONGHAIR
WD Hartfelt’s Bullet Train SL
Cynthia L Hart & George N Hart
RWD OC’s Race For Gold ML
Robin LaFrance & Selena
Nicole Howard
WB/BOW Hartfelt’s Gone With The Wind MLD
Cynthia L. & George N. Hart
RWB Jarbsy’s Never Off Balance
Sandy Arnold, R.Covey, O. Heymann
BOV CH Jarbsy’s Side Hustle
Sandy ArnoldHart
BOS CH Baybreeze Mind Eraser ML
Cassandra Vargas & Angie Loyd & Maricio Vargas
SELD GCHS CH Stonybrook’s Prosecution Informant V JBS Leoralees
Ted & Barbara Durvin
SELB GCHB CH Raindox Paws For Applause ML
Suzanne M Digby
SMOOTH
WD/BOW Bacchanal’s Colt Excellent Accuracy MS
Maryann Nash & Twig
Bousefield
RWD Music Row’s On The Road Again With Yoshi-Dachs
Deborah Strum & Howard Strum
WB Summerhill Quiet Refections SS
Amanda Ballew
RWB Majesdach Runnin Down A Dream
Karen Bronson
BOV GCHB TurningPT Max’In K’s On Scherz Day
Dr. Randy Eltringham & Denise Siemssen
BOS CH Petalpusher Bizzy Red
Bee MS
Rita Kepner & Rick Kepner & Laura Abbott Licht
SELD CH Kordachs’ Christmas Cookie V Talisman MS
A. Janelle McCord
SELB GCH Summerhill Fatal Attraction At Desara
Mike & Cathy Blatz
WIREHAIR
WD Beldachs’ Bless The Broken Road At Alegna CGC TKN
Constance B. Fisher & Gary R. Fisher
RWD Railway & VHH’s Get Out of Dodge MW
Marie Hamaker & Jennifer Hartman
WB/BOW Raindox Rock My World MW
Suzanne M Digby
RWB Jay-Roy Elite Cover Girl
Robyn Hand & Ron Britton
BOV GCHG DC Robinwoods Aim To Be Awesome W CGC TKN
Elinore Carrington Lyon & Estate Of Iris Love & AnneImelda Radice
WIREHAIR
WD/BOW Just A Lil Long & Low Killin’ Time At Ol’south MW
Kirk Joiner
RWD Willow Springs Ev-Ry Lucky Number Three SW CGC
Sandra Mcdonald & Cyndi
Branch
WB Willow Springs No Strings Attached SW
Cyndi Branch & Alex Branch
RWB JUST OL’SOUTH’S NONA HENDRYX
Kirk Joiner & Ulises Ibarra & Luis Angel Miranda
BOV GCHG Harewood Swipe
Right V Raydachs SW
Adam & Madeline Peterson
BOS CH Leoralees Sons Of Anarchy MW
Marietta Singleton & Cliff
Ramos & Walter Cunningham
SELD GCHG Willowood-Sandale Get
This Show On The Road
Dale Tarbox & Donna Maloney
SELB Jay-Roy Elite Hangin’ Tough V Lowdown
Kelly Matthews & Therese Lancaster
BOB GCH Altadach Aston Martin SL
BOS to GCH Apfel Dachs
BOB Crimson Rose
Best Junior Handler
Gemma Eldridge
Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club
January 20, 2024
Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. Kent D. MacFarlane
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2024 AKC NATIONAL AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIP A Profile of Dachshund Competitors
By Sharon McDonald with Sara Zislin, Lauren Ebel and Joe Mullins
There are 3 big agility events that I have had the honor to compete at through my agility career with my dachshunds: Dachshund Nationals, AKC National Agility Invitational, and the AKC National Agility Championship.
Have you competed in agility? Have you aspired to attend the AKC National Agility Championship (NAC)? The co-authors and I hope to inspire you in that regard.
I love the DCA Nationals and the AKC Agility Invitational. I enjoy the camaraderie and electric environment of these big events. On the other
hand, the NAC has always either intimidated me (those amazing Border Collies and Shelties and Papillions, right?) or I just found pointless since there’s no way in the world that I had a chance of being competitive. In true confession, I was missing an opportunity and missing the point. I was convinced to go this year, you know, “for the experience”. I told my convincer that I would go if she shared a crating stall with me. My buddy Gis also my trainer, Julie Hill, who actually won a past NAC 24” with her amazing Belgian Tervuren, Smartie. What better mentor to have at the event than such an experienced exhibitor and friend? Both of my longhair dachshunds, Evan and Raycer, qualified for the NAC and I felt like I owed it to them to take ‘em to the big show, especially since they are on the
Nova
waning side of their agility careers. The NAC turned out to be an exciting experience and I’m so glad that I went. My dogs did not do well, but I was ok with that. It was fun to try. It was fun to watch teams from around the nation tackle those courses, from the big names to the ordinary folks like me. We all met the requirements to be there. We all earned our way. We all belonged.
I encourage YOU to think about attending the NAC at least once. NAC has two exciting components: Qualifying and Attending. The process of qualifying is an adventure in itself. Every team, regardless of breed or jump height, has a chance to qualify. Some years the qualifications change, but presently it requires 500 MACH points and 7 double Qs all earned in the period of December 1st to November 30th.
The following are profiles of four other teams that attended the 2024 AKC NAC held in Perry, Georgia this past March. Let’s meet them, read their stories, and perhaps be inspired by them.
First up is Sara Zislin and her wirehair Nova Lee. Sara is a very seasoned competitor having attended big agility tournaments in several different venues. This was Sara’s 5th NAC! Sara tells me: “This is one of my favorite events. The atmosphere is just electric, and it is awesome to see all our agility friends from around the country. I really encourage everyone running agility with their dachshund to try to qualify for NAC. It's a really amazing experience and a great place to showcase our breed. I am always thrilled to see other dachshunds there! In addition to NAC, I have run my dachshunds, Nova Lee and Priest, at the UKI US Open. Nova has gone there 7 years in a row and she's even won the National Final in 2019. Priest has gone 6 times. Both of them have earned many podiums in their jump height! We have traveled all over the US and have been to Canada three times for national and regional events in other agility organizations. It is so rewarding to see all of your training payoff at these big events when your dogs boldly tackle the big tricky courses with you.” Drawing from her vast experience, I asked Sara “What advice do you have to offer to those dachshund agility competitors who may be reluctant or intimidated to attend one of these big events?” Sara offers: “My best advice to everyone is to go to anything your dog qualifies for. You earned it! Go and let your team shine! Especially if your teammate is a dachshund, go show off how great our breed is at agility! But I always say treat these events as a local trial, just enjoy it and have fun with your dog, don't take it too seriously!”
Sara concludes: “You never know what can happen at a big event, Nova made the challenger round twice at NAC, in 2017 and 2021!!”
Next up is a husband and wife team from Florida. Let’s meet Christine Ponzi with her smooth Willow, and Joe Mullins with his longhair Marvel. Both these dogs became Christine and Joe’s Novice A agility hounds! Here’s their story: Christine and Joe acquired Willow in 2019 to be a pal to their 14 year old dog. Christine enrolled Willow in an agility class. Little did they know the doors that would soon open. Joe was unsure about this adventure, but in short time Christine had him making home agility training equipment. Willow seemed to be a dog lacking confidence. In spite of some naysayers, Christine believed in Willow’s potential and would ultimately prove those naysayers wrong. It took Willow nearly two months to conquer her first AFrame, but they persevered. By 2021, Christine and Willow were successfully competing in agility. Also happening in 2021, Joe and Christine added another dachshund to their family, Marvel. In 2022 they found a new trainer in Pamela Shattuck who pushed them to higher standards of performance. Ultimately the agility bug bit Joe and Team Marvel was born. In short time, both Willow and Marvel proved to be wonderful dachshund athletes, were tearing up courses, and were honored with invitations to the AKC Agility Invitational in 2023 and 2024. Both Teams competed at their first National Agility Championship in March 2024. Joe shared: “Willow’s performance was stellar to say the least. She had all perfect runs and placed 9th among all dog breeds in the 4” jump height. Marvel also
well at 8˝, delivering 3 perfect qualifying runs.”
I asked Joe why he and Christine compete in agility and what advice they would have for those contemplating starting out. Joe states: “Agility is healthy for us and our dogs, Agility is full of good people and is social, but most of all, from Agility we both experience a tremendous bond with our continued on next page...
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Dogs.” Joe’s advice for those of you wanting to enter the agility world and compete at big tournaments: “1) Get your dog from a reputable Breeder, do your research; 2) A good trainer is essential. A good trainer will prepare you and your dog, they will challenge you at each session, and a good trainer will instill confidence; and 3) It takes commitment, and the rewards are fulfilling.”
Finally I present to you Lauren Ebel and Seymour (Longhair). Lauren is a very new agility exhibitor. She and Seymour made their agility debut at the May 2022 DCA Nationals at Purina when Seymour was just a little over 2 years old. Little did she know how much they would both fall in love with the sport. When I asked her to share her journey with you, Lauren began: “Being my Novice A agility dog, I never imagined being able to qualify for the NAC, but Seymour proved me wrong. Our hard work paid off and sure enough, even though he had just started showing in the Master classes in January of 2023, he was qualified for the NAC by the end of July and he got his MACH in October.” Leading up to the NAC, Lauren worked on perfecting their premier skills since she knew there would be more tricky courses than the typical masters ones at local trials. Lauren said that going to the NAC with a not-as-common agility breed made her feel so proud to represent just what our amazing dogs can do. “Getting to meet up with fellow agility dachshund handlers and their dogs from all over the country is great too. I had a banner made to hang on our stall and just enjoyed taking in every moment. We had 1 clean run and all the others were just small mistakes of a dropped bar in Premier and Jumpers and a missed weave entry in Hybrid.” Remarking on the climate of supportive competitors, Lauren shared that “A few people I didn't even know had some really nice comments on our runs.” Lauren concluded by saying “Seymour ran so well and was happy the entire time we were there, even in such a big and busy environment.”
Here are some tips for when you go:
and EVERYTHING that Steve Herwig (the AKC Coordinator) sends to you. Steve will send a plethora of information. Read it all. Ask questions. Use that mentor.
From seasoned competitors like myself and Sara, to those still running their “Novice A” dogs, we ALL BELONGED at the NAC. We earned our rightful place at that table. We were all proud to be there running with our best buddies. We were proud to represent our breed. We share a common thread … we all want YOU to be there too! I have my hotel reservations already and I’m working on getting those qualifications done for 2025. I hope to see Sara and Lauren and Joe and Christine AND YOU!! Think about it! Will we see you in 2025 in Tulsa?!
1 – Get your hotel reservation early. Regardless of whether you’ve qualified or not, make a hotel reservation with a reasonable cancellation policy. You can always cancel later, but rooms are snatched up quick.
2 – Bring money for shopping. The vendors are abundant and they all feature all-things-needed for your agility training. From equipment to foods, memorabilia, and toys, the shopping is spectacular. The equipment sponsors will sell off the equipment used at the event. This is the absolute most inexpensive means to obtain agility equipment.
3 – Rent a stall. There’s always free crating, but the maximum NAC experience happens over in the stall crating. Join in with a group of friends from your area and rent stalls together. Design and hang a banner at your stall to share your pride in your dog. Bring decorations! The days are very long. The stall becomes your refuge.
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– Connect and engage with other exhibitors. There’s a social side of the event that is unparalleled. Meet up with those distant facebook friends. Engage at lunch. Have dinner. Go for drinks. Cheer and support each other ringside.
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– If it’s your first time, get a mentor! Find someone who has been in the past and ask them to show you the ropes. Educate yourself ahead of time of all the procedures and logistics that happen at the event. This will reduce chaos and feelings of being overwhelmed.
Evan & Raycer
SUBMISSION FORM:
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Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta 3/21/24
Total Number of Starters: 74
OAAD Starters: 17
Judges: Cliff Shrader & Linda
Schweitzer
1st GCHP3 Leoralee’s Let’s Boogie with Barstool MW
Robbie Addison, Michael Tipple, Marietta Singleton
2nd CH Altan’s Runs in the Family
Brenda Zook
3rd GCHP Kenmar’s Don’t Stop Me Now ML
Diane Kulesa & Marianne McCullough
4th CH BoBeau Rocketman
Janet Fowler
NBQ CH Beachside Dox Boys of Summer Maximillian MS
Linda & David Fleenor
OAAB Starters (27)
Judges: Robert LaBerge & Kate Snider
1st Hidden Cedars Secret N The Making MS
Brenda Zook
2nd lliana Lynx-Anne Pichten TD OA
OAJ JE FCAT
Lisa & Jim Beever
3rd GCH CH Patyriot Von Links V Raab SL SWN SCA SIA SHDN
Mary Ellen Byrne & Lucy Granowicz
4th GCH Midnight Von Links V Raab SL CA BCAT SCN SHDN
CGCA CGCU TKI ATT
Mary Ellen Byrne & Lucy Granowicz
NBQ Duchwood’s Moon Goddess MS
Sandra Russell
Field Champion Dog Starters: 15
Sandy Russell & Robert E. Schwalbe
1st FC Tabasco Rouge v Dorndorf L
OA AXJ OF
Andrew Shrader
2nd FC Venedy Rouge v Dorndorf L
Andrew Shrader
3rd Withheld
4th Withheld
NBQ FC
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 15
Judges: Kathy Johnson & Gail LaBerge
1st FC Jalyse’s Fancee Charme ML
Sheila Bridges Clark
2nd DC Hoppledach’s Pretty Woman
Pamela Hopkins
3rd DC Livewire Ride the Wild Wind
V Raydachs
Rebecca McClusky & Sandy Alexander
4th FC Keeva a Keleti Tuz JE CGC
Sherry J. Ruggieri
NBQ FC Duchwood’s Chimes of Freedom MS
Sandra J Russell
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute:
Best Open: Robert E Schwalbe & Sandra Russell
Best FC: Rebecca McLusky & Cliff Shader
Best Open
GCHP3 Leoralee’s Let’s Boogie with Barstool MW
Best Field Champion/Absolute FC Jalyse’s Fancee Charme ML
Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta
3/22/24
Total Number of Starters: 72
OAAD Starters: 17
Judges: Kate Snider & Linda Schweitzer
1st CH BoBeau Rocketman
Janet Fowler
2nd GCH DC Duchwood’s Mack the Knife MS
Sandra J. Russell
3rd GCHB Beachside Dox Peanut
Butter Conspiracy MS
Linda & David Fleenor
4th CH Longdogis’s Be Legendary
Kimberly & Donald Ristow
NBQ GCH CH T2G Handsome is V
Hathor Farm SW CGC TKN
Robert & Gail LaBerge & Karen Mann
OAAB Starters: 27
Judges: Robert LaBerge & Jamie Sexton
1st GCH Ch Midnight Von Links V Raab SL CA BCAT SCN SIN SEN SHDN
Cherie Onkst, Lucy Granowicz, Mary Ellen Byrne
2nd Ava Lou
John Andre Feliciana
3rd Eliya’s True Grit Comes with Grace in Pursuit
Wade Carruth
4th GCH CH Leoralee’s Heaven is for Real L
Jyl Scott, Marietta Singleton, Ann
Kraft
NBQ lliana Lynx-Anne Pichten TD OA
OAJ JE FCAT
Lisa & Jim Beever
Field Champion Dog Starters: 15
Judges: Kathy Lockyear & Robert E. Schwalbe
1st FC Earnest von Lowenherz
Kenneth L Minerley
2nd FC Duchwood’s Picture Perfect
MS ll
Rebecca McLusky
3rd FC Venedy Rouge V Dorndorf L
Andrew Shrader
4th DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW ME SCN SIN
RATS CGC VC
Charles Snider
NBQ GCHS DC Windspirit Gunnery
Sergeant Legacy MW SCN
SBN CGC
Kate Snider
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 13
Judges: G. A. LaBerge & R. Mclusky
1st FC Keeva a Keleti Tuz JE CGC
Sherry L. Ruggieri
2nd FC Knobydox Up Salem Creek
Cliff Shrader
3rd FC Duchwood’s Chimes of Freedom MS
Sandra J Russell
4th DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML
OA OAJ OF ME
Jamie Sexton
NBQ DC Hoppledach’s A Year
Without Rain
Pamala Hopkins
Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta 3/23/24
Total Number of Starters: 76
OAAD Starters: 18
Judges: Cliff Shrader & Jamie Sexton
1st Duchwood’s Rafferty Rules MLP
Sandra J. Russell
2nd Willow Spring Easy to Please
Cyndi Branch
3rd CH BoBeau Rocketman
Janet Fowler
4th Altan’s Runs in the Family
Brenda Zook
NBQ Willow Springs Sly’s Foz on the Run MW
Cyndi Branch
OAAB Starters: 26
Judges: Ken Minerley & Rebecca
McLusky
1st TC Hathor Farm’s Lucknow
Mischief Managed MW BN RI
OAP OJP JE BCAT RATN CGC
TKN
Stephany S. Monteleone
2nd Juniper Hill Brocade
Dawn Penland, Michelle Wilson
3rd Ava Lou
John Andre Guerin
4th Eliya’s True Grit Comes with Grace in Pursuit
Michelle Carruth
NBQ GCHG CH Heaven is for Real L
Jyl Scott, Marietta Singleton, Ann Kraft
Field Champion Dog Starters: 15
Judges: Janet M. Schwalbe & Linda Schweitzer
1st GCHS DC Windspirit Gunnery
Sergeant Legacy MW SCN SBN CGC
Kate Snider
2nd FC Duchwood’s Picture Perfect MS ll
Rebecca McLusky
3rd FC Venedy Rouge V Dorndorf L
Andrew Shrader
4th FC Jalyse’s Home Run ML JE
Jamie Sexton
NBQ FC Tabasco Rouge V Dorndorf L OA AXF OF Andrew Shrader
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 17
Judges: K. Snider & C. L. Barkhaus
1st FC Jalyse’s Koala Bear ML
Jamie Sexton
2nd DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML OA OAJ OF ME
Jamie Sexton
3rd FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Daring
Zelda
Kenneth L Minerley
4th FC Hoppledach’s Pretty Woman
Pamala Hopkins
NBQ FC Tusoksori -Ugraszto Husniya CGC ROMX
Sherry L. Ruggieri
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute: Best Open: Janet M. Schwalbe & Linda Schweitzer,Best FC: Rebecca McLusky & Cliff Shader
Best Open
TC Hathor Farm’s Lucknow
Mischief Managed MW BN RI
OAP OJP JE BCAT RATN CGC
Best Field Champion
GCHS DC Windspirit Gunnery
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Field Trial Results
Sergeant Legacy MW SCN SBN CGC
Absolute
TC Hathor Farm’s Lucknow
Mischief Managed MW BN RI OAP OJP JE BCAT RATN CGC
Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta 3/24/24
Total Number of Starters: 69
OAAD Starters: 12
Judges: Ken Minerley & Linda Schweitzer
1st Back in the High Life Again Von Stutts NE SCN SIN CGCA
Laura K. Stutts & Jennifer A.Watson
2nd CH BoBeau Rocketman
Janet Fowler
3rd GCHB Leoralees Sons of Anarchy MW
Marietta Singleton, Cliff Ramos, Walter Cunningham
4th Carruth’s Render Me Speechless
Michelle Carruth
NBQ GCH DC Willow Springs Ev-Ry Sly Fox
Anne Rosenberg
OAAB Starters: 23
Judges: Kathy Johnson & Val Higginbotham
1st GCH Willow Springs Island
Breeze MW VCD1 BN RA FDC JE
DCAT SNN THDX GC CB TK1 ATT FITS
Cyndi Branch & Anne Rosenberg
2nd TC Hathor Farm’s Lucknow
Mischief Managed MW BN RI OAP OJP JE BCAT RATN CGC TKN
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August 11, 2024
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August 16, 2024
Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave., Greeley, CO
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September 6, 2024
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Des Moines, IA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Central Iowa Dachshund Club
September 6, 2024
Iowa State Fairgrounds E 30th & Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Cascade Dachshund Club
September 7, 2024
Stanwood-Camano Community Fair 6431 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, WA
Web Site: http://www.cascadedachs.org/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Cascade Dachshund Club
September 8, 2024
Stanwood-Camano Community Fair
6431 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, WA
Web Site: http://www.cascadedachs.org/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Midwest
Dachshund Club
September 27, 2024
Monroe County Fairgrounds
3775 S Custer Rd., Monroe, MI
Web Site: http://www.midwestdachshundclub.com
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Event Chair: Sandy Arnold 3709 E South Ct., Bloomington, IN 47401 hoosierdach@gmail.com • 812-322-1842 For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352 • Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 364-9695 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Event Chair: Jennifer Carlson 15550 Bobby Ct., Peyton, CO 80831-6097 jcarlson40@hotmail.com • 719-200-5433
For additional information contact: Ms. Jan D. Curtis, Event Secretary 2837 49th St., Evans, CO 80620-9516 (970) 396-6701 jdcurtis_showsecretary@msn.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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
Closing Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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
Closing Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Event Chair: Jean Dieden
3535 Swede Hill Rd., Clinton, WA 98236-8803 manager@animalhospitalbythesea.com 360-631-0329
For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 mbf@infodog.com
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available Judges: Breed: (L) Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer (S) Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer (W) Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer
Junior Show: Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available Judges:
Breed: (L) Robert Schwalbe (S) Robert Schwalbe (W) Robert Schwalbe
24001 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA Web Site: http://www.Sierra-Dachshund-Breeders-Club.org
Dachshund Fanciers
of Central Virginia
October 5, 2024
Frederick County Fairgrounds
250 Fairgrounds Road, Clear Brook, VA
Web Site: http://dachshundva.org
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Dachshund
Fanciers of Central Virginia
October 5, 2024
Frederick County Fairgrounds
250 Fairgrounds Road, Clear Brook, VA
Web Site: http://dachshundva.org
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Sierra Dachshund
Breeders Club of Los Angeles County
October 6, 2024
Canyon RV Park
24001 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA Web Site: http://www.Sierra-Dachshund-Breeders-Club.org
Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club
October 6, 2024
Frederick County Fairgrounds
250 Fairgrounds Road, Clear Brook, VA
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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. continued on next page...
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, September 11, 2024
Event Chair: Mrs. Holly York 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
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Event Chair: Marianne Lovejoy
P.O. Box 1415 • San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693-1415 lovejoymarianne@gmail.com • 949-233-3083
For additional information contact: Eileen Parr, Event Secretary 18780 Munsee Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 946-9048 parrkees@mac.com
Breed: (L) Eric Henningsen (S) Eric Henningsen (W) Eric Henningsen
Junior Show: Eric Henningsen
... UPCOMING SPECIALTIES
All dates, times and addresses are as accurate as possible before the newsletter deadline date. Please consult the show secretaries or superintendents for any further information.
Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club
October 6, 2024
Frederick County Fairgrounds
250 Fairgrounds Road, Clear Brook, VA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Lincolnland Dachshund Club
October 26, 2024
Capitol Canine Training Club
209 E. Walnut Street
Chatham, IL
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Sooner Dachshund Club
November 15, 2024
Grady County Fairgrounds
500 East Choctaw Ave. Chickasha, OK
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Northern California Dachshund Club
November 21, 2024
Yolo County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
P.O. Box 826, Woodland, CA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Northern California Dachshund Club
November 21, 2024
Yolo County Fairgrounds
Exhibit Hall
P.O. Box 826, Woodland, CA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta
November 30, 2024
Georgia Ntl Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA
Web Site: http://www.dcma-atl.org
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta
December 1, 2024
Georgia Ntl Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA
Web Site: http://www.dcma-atl.org
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Event Chair: Michele Ferreira
P.O. Box 12, Lovettsville, VA 20180 mwdc.info@gmail.com • 540-822-4360
For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (757) 566-8996 artsrpassion@gmail.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Event Chair: Ms. Karen Osburn 849 N Oxford Rd., Springfield, IL 62702 karen.e.13@att.net • 217-415-8785 For additional information contact:
Event Chair: Tina Stalker-Bets 4618 Sandy Oak Rd., Edmond, OK 73025-2032 pistol05142000@yahoo.com • 580-301-3613 or additional information contact: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., Superintendent P.O. Box 25764 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0764 • (405) 427-8181 mail@onofrio.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Event Chair: Debbie James 24275 Tokayana Rd., Colfax, CA 95713 dashndox@att.net • 916-204-3647
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, November 6, 2024
Event Chair: Debbie James 24275 Tokayana Rd., Colfax, CA 95713 dashndox@att.net • 916-204-3647
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, November 13, 2024
Event Chair: Robert E. Schwalbe
71 Valley Way, Pendergrass, GA 30567-3454 reschwalbe@yahoo.com • 706-693-7142
For additional information contact:
Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101
info@foytrentdogshows.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Event Chair: Robert E. Schwalbe
71 Valley Way, Pendergrass, GA 30567-3454
reschwalbe@yahoo.com • 706-693-7142
For additional information contact: Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 info@foytrentdogshows.com
AKC National Owner-Handled Series
Judges: Breed: (L) Laura E. Abbott-Licht (S) Laura E. Abbott-Licht (W) Laura E. Abbott-Licht
AKC National Owner-Handled Series
Points For Reserve Available
Judges: Breed: (L) Jerry Cerasini (S) Jerry Cerasini (W) Jerry Cerasini
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Mrs. Lisa Young (L) Mrs. Lisa Young (L) Mrs. Lisa Young
Junior Show: Mrs. Lisa Young
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt (L) Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt. (L) Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt
Junior Show: Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt
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.
Florida East Coast Dachshund Club
December 13, 2024
Orange Cty Convention Center N/S Bldg North/South Building 9899 International Drive, Orlando, FL Web Site: http://www.floridaeastcoastdachshundclub.com
Greater Portland Dachshund Club
January 15, 2025
Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center 2050-2060 North Marine Dr., Portland, OR Web Site: http://greaterportlanddachshundclub.com/home
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Greater Portland Dachshund Club
January 15, 2025
Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center
2050-2060 North Marine Dr., Portland, OR Web Site: http://greaterportlanddachshundclub.com/home
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club
January 17, 2025
Florida Classic Park
5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL
Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club
January 18, 2025
Florida Classic Park
5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL
Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Specialty Results
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WB/BOW HuberDachs W VSchwalbe Waiting 4 A Girl Like U MW
Matthew Hoover and Nancy Hoover
RWB Tievoli Rumors Hellon Wheels MW
Sharon Ehr and Donna StarrGimeno
BOV CH Country Times Little Digger MW
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Event Chair: Lauren May 180 Trinidad Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32953 laurenmay4136@gmail.com • 321-698-5165
For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 mbf@infodog.com
Closing Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
Event Chair: Georjan Bridger
P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099
For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 931-7099 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com
Closing Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
Event Chair: Georjan Bridger
P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 georjiesdogevents@gmail.com • 503-931-7099
For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary
P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (503) 931-7099 • georjiesdogevents@gmail.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Event Chair: Heather With 415 Greyoaks Ct., Debary, FL 32713 hwith02@yahoo.com • 386-216-6291 or additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352
mbf@infodog.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Event Chair: Heather With 415 Greyoaks Ct., Debary, FL 32713 hwith02@yahoo.com • 386-216-6291 or additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352
mbf@infodog.com
Patricia DuPree
BOS GCH DC VSchwalbes Lifes A Merry Go Round at HuberDachs MW
Matthew Hoover and Robert Schwalbe and Janet Schwalbe
BOB GCHB Ch OC’s One Smokin Red Hot Tamale ML
BOS to Kenmar’s Climb Every Mountain
BOB for J-Lyn
“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.”
W. Bruce Cameron
Points For Reserve Available
Judges: Breed: (L) Dr. Azalea A. Alvarez (L) Dr. Azalea A. Alvarez (L) Dr. Azalea A. Alvarez
Junior Show: Mrs. Madeline Peterson (p)
Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Elena Edwards (p) (S) Elena Edwards (p) (W) Elena Edwards (p)
Breed: (L) James G. Reynolds (S) James G. Reynolds (W) James G. Reynolds
Junior Show: Bryan Martin
Points For Reserve Available Judges:
Breed: (L) Kenneth Hagmueller (S) Kenneth Hagmueller (W) Kenneth Hagmueller
Junior Show: Kenneth Hagmueller
Points For Reserve Available
Judges: Breed: (L) Mr. John Brading (S) Mr. John Brading (W) Mr. John Brading
Junior Show: Kimberly Norton
Hi Members and Subscribers!
Thank you to all the volunteers who made the 2024 DCA Nationals another successful event! Unfortunately I couldn’t attend, but I kept up with all the news via Facebook - those timely posts were truly appreciated.
Letters to and from the editor
Letters to and from the editor
Congrats to all the winners! The Autumn newsletter will be the “Nationals” issue with the all the results, recaps and many pictures.
Thank you to Anne Rosenberg, the newsletter will have a new continuing educational column, “Sniffing Around”, dedicated to Scent Work. Make sure you check it out - great tips for training your dog! Also, read the cover article about her amazing girl, Weezy.
Again, more thanks to all the contributors and advertisers who make the newsletter a tribute to our breed. A reminder - get those ads in for the upcoming issue! AND, the Newsletter will now be distributed digitally via individaul e-mails to ALL AKC Dachshund Judges (see page 30).
Lynne
The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. Newsletter Policies
DIGITAL PROOFS
A digital proof, via e-mail, will be sent to advertisers before publication. A one-time change or correction will be allowed. Advertisers must respond to the editor within 1 week of receipt of the proof.
Each issue of the Newsletter is published digitally through the ISSUU site approximately one month after the print edition is mailed. The link is on the DCA website home page: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/
ADVERTISING RATES
Non-commercial Advertising rates available to DCA members only SPACE RATE PER ISSUE
(all ad prices include 1 picture)
Full Page - One Color (black ink only) $100.00
Full Page - Two Color (black & 1 other ink color) $125.00
Half Page - One Color (black ink only) $70.00
Half Page - Two Color (black & 1 other ink color) $85.00
EXTRA PHOTOGRAPHS in Black or Two Color $10.00
Full Page - Full Color Includes 1 photograph $185.00 Half Page - Full Color Includes 1 photograph $95.00
EXTRA PHOTOGRAPHS in Full Color, Any size $25.00 DCA MEMBER MEMORIALS
PAGE 1/2 PRICE Whelping Box (black ink)
Design and layout is provided FREE OF CHARGE to advertisers. Please send your ad text and pictures to lynnechuck83@twc.com for publication. Text - ideally send as a .txt or .doc file. Pictures - ideally send as a 300 ppi jpg file. “Print-ready” PDF files are also accepted for advertising. Please contact editor for layout specifications.
Co-
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Covers: The qualification for a DCA Newsletter cover shall include a dog that achieves an AKC Triple Championship OR becomes a 7-Way titled dog. The 7-Way titled dog is defined as achieving the following: (1) Mandatory – Bench Championship, Field Championship and titles in Earth Dog, Obedience, and/or Agility and (2) Two of the following: Titles in Rally, Trick Dog, Scent Work, Tracking and/or CAT. VC Ads: DCA Member dogs are entitled to a complementary one color ad in the Newsletter. Ads must be submitted within 18 months from the date of receiving your DCA VC certificate.
When using a credit card to pay for advertising send your Credit Card Information to the DCA website via PayPal: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica. org/members/
Paypal receipts MUST be forwarded, via e-mail, to editor before ads can be published.
The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. Newsletter is published by the Dachshund Club of America, Inc. Letters to the Editor will not be accepted for publication which exceed 1500 words in length. The Club expressly disclaims any liability for any statements contained in such letters as they are the statements of the author or authors and are not the statements of DCA, or its Editor. The Newsletter, as the voice of the parent club, shall not accept or print unsigned letters.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR NON-MEMBERS
Domestic Bulk Mailing: $40.00/year (no guarantee on delivery per USPS) First Class Mailing: $55.00/year
Canadian/Mexican Mailing: $56.00/year
Overseas Mailing: $76.00/year
Major Credit Cards are accepted, please send information to our website via PayPal: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/ about-dca/newsletter/ Additional Copies of Newsletter (if available) will be mailed 1st Class at $10.00 each. Multiple copy discounts are available. Please call editor for pricing.
Correct addresses are most important, specifically your complete 9 digit zip code. Newsletters mailed by BULK MAIL (3rd class) with incorrect information will not be forwarded
Be sure to notify the Newsletter Editor and the DCA Membership Chairman when you have an address change. Bulk Mail Newsletters not received by members or subscribers will not be replaced by the club.
kIf not using a credit card, checks or money orders, payable to DCA, Inc. MUST accompany all advertising copy.
Send all articles and advertising to: Lynne Dahlén, Editor N961 Mayflower Road Appleton, WI 54913 lynnechuck83@twc.com 920-903-1588
•FIRST CLASS NEWSLETTER MAILING•
DCA Members: Domestic mail is sent at bulk mail rates with no guarantee of delivery. To receive via first class mail please send $15.00 with your dues in January. First class delivery is guaranteed.
For membership applications and any change of address contact: Georjan Bridger
DCA Membership Chairperson P.O. Box 21352 Salem OR 97307
503-364-9695
dcamembershipchairman@gmail.com
National Field Trial
May 2-3, 2025
National FT Judges: Kathleen Johnson, Jordin Wallis, Michael Pitisci, Jamie Sexton
Two Western PA Dachshund Club
Host Trials over three days at the Tri-County Beagle Club in Carrolton, PA
May 4-6, 2025
Conformation & Companion Events
May 11-17, 2025
Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Six Flags Eureka, MO
$132.95 plus nightly room rate.
$100 deposit required and applied to first night of reservaton. Two room limit per reservation
$35 non-refundable dog show fee
Reservation by phone only: 800-782-8108 or 636-938-6661
(ask for Toni and mention DCA to secure room rate.)
Sunday, May 11
Purina RV Camping check-in - 3:00 pm
Monday, May 12
National & DCA Host Agility TrialsPurina Event Center
Reserved Grooming Move In Purina Event Center - 2:00 pm
Welcome Reception - Host Hotel
Tuesday, May 13
DCA Host Show #1 - Purina Event Center
DCA Host Obedience & Rally Trials
Purina Event Center
Longhair Judge: Mary Olich Nie
Smooth Judge: John Brading
Wirehair Judge: Michael Canalizo
Rally & Obedience Judges: TBA
Watch the DCA Website & Facebook Page for new updates & information
Wednesday, May 14
DCA Host Show #2 - Purina Event Center
DCA Host Obedience & Rally Trials
Purina Event Center
Longhair Judge: Michael Canalizo
Smooth Judge: Mary Olich Nie
Wire Judge: John Brading
Rally & Obedience Judges: TBA
Thursday, May 15
DCA Annual Meeting - Host Hotel
DCA National Sweepstakes - Purina Event Center
DCA National Rally Trial - Purina Event Center
Longhair Judge: TBA, Smooth Judge: TBA
Wirehair Judge: TBA, Rally Judge: TBA
Friday, May 16
DCA Regular Classes - Purina Event Center
Longhair Judge: Dan Harrison
Smooth Judge: Jerry Cerasini, Wirehair Judge: Janet Schwalbe
DCA One Variety - Purina Event Center
DCA National Obedience Trial - Purina Event Center
Obedience Judge: TBA
DCA Annual Dinner - Host Hotel
Saturday, May 17
-DCA Junior Showmanship - Purina Event Center
DCA Parade of Veterans
DCA Remaining Varieties & Intervariety - Purina Evant Center
