Dachshund Club of America Newsletter Winter 2019 by twc910

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

THE PRODUCERS ISSUE! See inside for informational articles on breeding and whelping, as well as “Weaves & Retrieves”, “Above & Below Ground”, DCA minutes, results, upcoming specialties, and DCA National updates.

WINTER 2019, Volume XLIII, Number 4

DFWDC & DCA 2020 National Events FIELD EVENTS January 27th through February 2nd Tracking Tests Tracking will not offered during DCA 2020. Any AKC Tracking Test passed between DCA 2019 and DCA 2020 will count for the Triathlon Monday, January 27th DFWDC Field Trial OD & FCD classes, Lone Star Dachshund Conservancy, Ladonia, TX Tuesday, January 28th DFWDC Field Trial OB & FCB classes, Best of & Absolute Wednesday, January 29th DCA Field Trial OD & FCD classes, DCA Field Awards Banquet Thursday, January 30th DCA Field Trial OB & FCB classes, Best of & Absolute Friday, January 31st Travel Day and set up for Earthdog Tests Saturday, February 1st DFWDC & HDC Earthdog Tests (all-breed), Prospering Farms, Prosper, TX Sunday, February 2nd DCA Earthdog Tests (all-breed)

CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE, AGILITY & RALLY EVENTS April 27th through May 3rd Monday, April 27th DCA Agility Trial, All Fur Fun Training and Event Center, Addison TX Conformation set-up completion and move in, Mesquite Convention Center, Mesquite, TX

Thursday, April 30th DCA Annual Meeting, morning Puppy Sweepstakes & Rally Trial, afternoon Evening hospitality and game night Friday, May 1st DCA Conformation Show, all classes, all coats & one variety, Obedience Trial

Evening Welcome Reception hosted by DFWDC Evening DCA Ice Cream Social Tuesday, April 28th DFWDC Conformation Show 1 & DFWDC Rally Trial Evening Reception Wednesday, April 29th DFWDC Conformation Show 2 & DFWDC Obedience DFWDC Host club dinner

Saturday, May 2nd DCA Conformation Show, two varieties, inter-variety competition & Best in Show DCA Awards Dinner Sunday, May 3rd Move Out Day

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officers

President

2nd Vice President

Recording Secretary

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

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

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

1st Vice President

Treasurer

Corresponding Secretary

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

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

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

Class of 2019

Class of 2020

Class of 2021

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

Sandy Arnold 3709 E. South Court Bloomington, IN 47401-4481 (812) 322-1842 jarbsydox@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorraine Simmons P.O. Box 104 Newville, PA 17241 (732) 598-4961 stardox2@yahoo.com

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

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Anne Carson, long time DCA member, is the first dachshund breeder to receive the AKC Breeder of Merit Platinum award. Congratulations Anne for an honor well deserved! See page 36 for the article on her journey with our wonderful breed. 2

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

The 2019 AKC National Parent Club Canine Health Conference recently held in St. Louis. It was the 11th such conference held since 1997, all sponsored by Nestle Purina. The conference is unique in allowing scientists, veterinarians and researchers to comingle formally and informally to exchange concerns and solutions regarding canine health.

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

HEALTH & WELFARE Articles on Genetic Testing, Reproductive Health and Whelping . . . .

Articles on Reproductive Health

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

On page 8 through page 12: Effects of aging and cryopreservation on canine semen quality, ovarian remnant syndrome, vaginal birth after c-section and premature puppy protocol.

DCA Board Meeting Minutes. . . . . . .

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by Vicki Spencer

A Dachshund Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Diana Rockwell

The First Dachshund AKC Platinum Breeder of Merit - Anne Carson

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

by Laura Potash and Brenna Potash Carlisle

In Honor of Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Catherine Blatz

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Have you ever seen the look on a young child’s face when they enter a toy store for the first time? In 2002, I was that wide-eyed 10 year old stepping foot into Mrs. Carson’s kennel for the first time during a Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Club meeting at her house. To qualify for the BOM Platinum, the breeder must have bred a minimum of 100 AKC registered dogs earning titles with a minimum of 60 having earned prefix titles.

Cover Story, First Dachshund AKC Platinum Breeder of Merit . . . .

by Laura Potash and Brenna Potash Carlisle

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

WEAVES & RETRIEVES For The Love of All Things Dog . . . .

by Karen Scheiner

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Above & Below Ground Working While Wet

Two Good Reads AKC Gazette Article. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Trudy Kawami & Teddy Moritz

by Trudy Kawami

A recent den trial that featured rain and mud rather than blue skies and green foliage prompted one onlooker to ask if the rain hurt the scent of the rat. And this question got me to thinking about working in the wet conditions in general. Hunting in rain or wet snow can he hard on the hunter who can get chilled, and may endure damp feet and wet, slippery gloves. But there are lots of things available to help the human keep comfy. Dogs, for the most part, are less bothered by moisture and low temperatures, especially if they are moving.

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by Trudy Kawami & Teddy Moritz

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

by Larry Sorenson

Election of DCA Officers and Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Vicki Spencer

Governor, A Puppy Success Story

Field Trial Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Cliff Schrader

by Teddy Moritz

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

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

Governor, A Puppy Success Story . . .

by Teddy Moritz

Nationals 2020 Information . . .

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

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When 23 & Me Has Gone to the Dogs Reprinted with permission from the Canine Chronicle, September 2019 By Caroline Coile “Has he been tested for DM?” Degenerative Myleopathy testing is the newest “gotta-have” DNA test in the dog world. And it’s the perfect example of genetic testing gone wrong. That was one of the many messages from the 2019 AKC National Parent Club Canine Health Conference recently held in St. Louis. It was the 11th such conference (and the 10th I’ve attended) held since 1997, all sponsored by Nestle Purina. The conference is unique in allowing scientists, veterinarians and researchers to comingle formally and informally to exchange concerns and solutions regarding canine health. This year’s talks, many supported by AKC Canine Health Foundation grants, centered around the themes of nutrition and disease, autoimmunity and disease, infectious disease and cancer, genetics, disease and breed diversity. I’ll be presenting some of the highlights over the next few months. Before continuing I want to mention one study I’ll cover in greater depth but that can’t wait if it

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applies to your dog: a better treatment for hemangiosarcoma. Erin Dickerson PhD of the University of Minnesota spoke about how combining the drug propranolol with the chemotherapy agent doxorubicin increases survival times. As propranolol is already FDAapproved, this is something that can and should be added to a hemangiosarcoma chemotherapy protocol right now.

Genetic Testing and Degenerative Myelopathy So back to genetics and DM. Jerold Bell, DVM, of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts, spoke about breeding practices and how breeders too often misuse genetic tests or ideas. His DM example is just a small part of his talk and we’ll re-visit the other parts in the future. Around ten years ago researchers made a break-through discovery when they found dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) were homozygous for the A allele of a sod1 mutation, sod1:c.118G>A. This study was based on dogs from five breeds: Boxer, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Rhodesian Ridgeback. The study made news not only because it seemed like an answer to the sometimes

complex diagnosis of DM, but because it highlighted the disease’s genetic similarity to ALS in humans. The test was made publicly available in 2009 and categorized dogs as clear, carrier, and at risk. Since then the sod1 mutation has been found in more than 175 breeds, but DM has only been positively identified in 32 breeds. That’s because the sod1 mutation is not the same as a “DM” gene, as it’s popularly called. By itself, it does not cause DM. Having two copies of it is necessary but not sufficient to cause DM. It merely conveys some risk of DM to the dog, and that risk varies depending on the breed. For example, about 45% of Boxers are homozygous for the sod1 mutation (“at risk”), 35% are carriers and 20% are “normal.” Yet Boxers have fewer cases of DM than do German Shepherds, in which only about 15% are homozygous sod1 mutant. While all dogs with DM have one of the two sod1 mutations (Bernese Mountain Dogs have their own variant), not all dogs with two copies of the sod1 mutation have DM. It depends on other factors, perhaps other sets of as yet unidentified mutant alleles at other loci that must work together. Eliminating 45% of Boxers from the breeding population—-or worse, including the carriers and eliminating 80%—-would be a horrible decision.

“The rule is to not only use normal dogs,” says Bell, “but you need to ignore test results unless your dog has first-degree affected relatives, because penetrance is not an effect of the gene itself, but varies between breeds.” Let’s look at the situation in most breeds. Say you have your French Bulldog tested, for example, and it comes up with two copies of the “DM” gene (as people incorrectly call it). You’ll get a report back that states your dog is “at risk.” But your Frenchie’s “at risk” is very different from your German Shepherd’s “at risk.” That’s because not a single French Bulldog has ever been positively diagnosed with DM. It doesn’t matter whether 1% or 100% of Frenchies have the sod1 mutation; 0% will develop the disease, and your “at risk” value for your Frenchie is just that: 0%. In fact, while more than 175 breeds carry the sod1 mutation, only 32 breeds have been histologically shown to develop DM. The test is basically uninformative in the other 143 breeds. Unfortunately, breeders and breed clubs don’t always understand this fact. Breeders in nonDM breeds are basing breeding decisions on DM gene testing, and worse, some parent clubs are adding DM testing as a CHIC requirement even though their breed doesn’t have DM! So what’s the harm? The most obvious is that some very good dogs are being removed from the breeding population based on test results for a disease their breed doesn’t have! Another is that owners whose dog’s results come back “at risk” will assume any cause of rear-end lameness or paralysis is due to DM and may fail to get a proper diagnosis and a treatment for a treatable disease such as intervertebral disk disease (IVDD). Selection based on an unimportant or rare traits ignores the disease status of real concerns such as IVDD and respiratory problems. Would you remove an “at risk” Frenchie from the breeding population and leave the dogs with IVDD and breathing problems? Or would you remove them all and shrink your gene pool? Finally, if these “at risk” dogs have a separate genotype at another location that may be preventing the sod1 alleles from actually causing DM, then you’ve removed that life-saving gene from your gene pool – especially worrisome if they also confer resistance to other genetic disorders.

Genetic Testing Gone Wild Genetic tests are one of the most significant advances toward the health of dogs, but if you don’t use them properly they are worthless – or worse. We’ve gone from one DNA test 30 years ago to hundreds now. At one time only veterinarians, more often specialists, could submit these tests and receive the results. Now you can do it in your own home. Worse, you can interpret the results in your own home, maybe

with the help of some explanatory sentences, and very often with the help of your Facebook friends who lack the knowledge to guide you properly. Some people argue they get the multi-test for posterity’s sake, in case a disease crops up in their breed in the future; and that’s a good argument to a degree. The problem is that there are so many more potential diseases that could crop up that the chance of one being covered by these tests is actually pretty small. A far better solution is to store your dog’s DNA for future testing. I’ve heard some people say they do their own cheek swabs and store them with their dog’s records. Eddie Dzuik spoke of a better solution: send them to the Canine Health Information Center’s DNA bank, which currently houses almost 30,000 samples from dogs of 198 breeds. Each dog’s sample is accompanied by pertinent health information, enabling researchers to use them in future projects. Dzuik emphasized that it’s imperative to update your dog’s information if he later develops a disease. Spearheading an initiative to get as many DNA samples, whether by blood or cheek swab, stored in the DNA bank is one of the easiest endeavors any parent club can undertake. We have come to think of DNA tests as infallible, a window to the inner truth of genetic health. They’re not. Some tests tell you in black and white terms whether your dog has a condition while others tell you if your dog is at risk. Not everybody understands the difference. As we’ve seen, “at risk” for DM means something very different in a Frenchie versus a German Shepherd. Tests vary as to their significance. We have a coat color test for most colors and patterns. We have disease tests for obscure disorders that affect very few dogs in some cases. Yet these

heard one owner brag. You can’t test for everything. Every dog carries mutations. It gives you no advantage to use a test panel that will give you results for 170 different genetic conditions if 169 of them never appear in your breed. Announcing that your dog is free of 170 genetic diseases is meaningless if he isn’t free of the diseases that strike your breed—-and for which there probably isn’t a test. Nor are all tests created equal. Tests that use markers are not as reliable predictors as those that use the actual disease-causing genes. And some test companies may not be as good as others. Mistakes can be made. No quality control system for veterinary DNA testing currently exists. Brenda Bonnett, DVM, PHD, is CEO of the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD), a non-profit organization that supports efforts to catalog relevant genetic tests for each breed and evaluate current tests. The IPFD’s Harmonization of Genetic Testing for Dogs (HGTD) contains information on 300 tests from 30 major genetic test providers for more than 400 breeds, all of which can be accessed through the www.DogWellNet.com website. They are working on a Health Strategies Database for Dogs that will include all conditions for which testing is recommended and will be searchable by breed, country and disease.

It’s Not So Simple: Why There is No ‘Dermatomyositis Gene’

At present there’s no governing body that determines whether a test is ready to go to market or–even once on the market–whether it’s valid. Another presenter, Leigh Ann Clark, PhD (you may recognize her from her work with merle and harlequin genetics) spoke of her research with We have come to think of DNA developing a DNA test for tests as infallible, a window to dermatomyositis (DMS) in the inner truth of genetic health. Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs. In human children, They’re not. dermatomyositis is associated with a DNA haplotype of the major histocompatability complex. When Clark examined affected dogs she found almost all affected Collies and many affected Shelties share the same haplotype. Based upon this, she might have been tempted to rush out and publish this as a new DNA test. However, many unaffected dogs also shared this haplotype. A DNA test based just on this are not the top diseases of dogs or concerns of haplotype might have identified some at risk dog owners. The latter, according to an AKC dogs but overall it would be misleading. So Clark CHF survey, starts with hip dysplasia, allergies, continued to search for other haplotypes that epilepsy, hemangiosarcoma and might be involved, and eventually found two hypothyroidism – not one of which has a DNA more that appeared at a higher frequency in test. So just because your dog tests clear of affected dogs. It turns out that genes at three 150 disorders – none of which occur in your independent MHC loci interact to affect the risk dog’s breed, by the way – doesn’t mean he’s of a dog developing DMS. If you recall, if you “clear of all hereditary diseases” as I recently continued next page... Dachshund Club of America Winter 2019

When 23 & Me Has Gone to the Dogs continued from page 7 have one gene with two variants they can combine into three possible genotypes. If you have two loci each with two alleles they can combine into nine possible genotypes. And if you have three loci each with two alleles they can combine into 27 different genotypes. This is a far more complicated picture than one variant at one loci – especially when you consider that variants at one loci may be more influential than variants at another. Of the 27 possible ways in which alleles at these three loci can be inherited, nine combinations confer moderate to high risk for developing DMS and explain 93% of cases. Every dog possessing AABBCC or AABBCc developed DMS. The risk of DMS is also high in dogs with AABbCC or AaBBCC; it is moderate, for instance, in dogs with AAbbCc or aaBBCC, and low in dogs with aabbCC or AaBbCc. Here’s where interpretation gets tricky. The genotype is a risk factor for that dog, and it is also a guide for breeding partners. The goal is to combine parents so that the fewest resulting combinations will be of the high risk combinations. You can breed two low risk dogs and create high risk offspring. For example, by breeding two AaBbCc (low-risk) dogs you would create some AABBCC (high-risk) dogs as well as various other combinations conferring high, medium and low risks. Similarly, a high risk dog need not be removed from the breeding population, but it should be bred to dogs that produce a minimum number of high-risk combinations. A central theme that all presenters seemed to share is that we must not let genetic tests rule our breeds, but must learn to use them rationally. Here are some of their comments during the panel discussion: • Don’t confuse tools with goals. • It’s better to find better ways to treat a disease before it appears than to remove it from the gene pool. • In no breed has MHC heterozygosity versus homozygosity been related to disease. All findings of immune diseases have been related to specific MHC genes, not to lack of diversity. • For breed health it is better to maintain many diverse lines, which is accomplished because breeders have different goals (performance, conformation) and interpretations of the standard, rather than to homogenize the entire breed with constant outcrosses. • Every breed should perform breed health surveys, then select against the breed’s real problems as well as for its virtues. • Certain disease conditions are inevitably linked with certain body morphologies and we have to breed away from the extremes associated with them, such as flat faces with breathing problems or large size with osteosarcoma, rather than wait for a DNA test that will never come – or if it does, will only point to that morphological feature. • If it’s not a problem, don’t make it a problem.

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The Effects of Aging and Cryopreservation on Canine Semen Quality by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT While artificial insemination (AI) is commonly used in canine breeding, there is still much to learn about which sperm characteristics accurately predict fertility following AI. Thanks to AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funding, Dr. Stuart Meyers and his team at the University of California, Davis - including American Kennel Club/Theriogenology Foundation theriogenology resident Dr. Andrea Hesser - explored the effects of age and sperm characteristics on fertility. With funding from CHF Grants 02124-A and 02192-A, they studied a population of Labrador Retriever stud dogs from the nonprofit organization Guide Dogs for the Blind, for which semen characteristics and fertility were recorded over several years. This type of research may help veterinarians and breeders more accurately predict the fertility of an individual stud dog. Data showed that differences in the quality of fresh and extended chilled semen (as determined by the standard parameters of motility, morphology, and concentration) ultimately had no effect on fertility or fecundity, regardless of the stud dog’s age. 1. The research team then explored the effects of dog age on fresh and frozen semen. They also evaluated samples from client-owned, sub-fertile dogs (as defined by the referring veterinarian) to compare thawed semen quality among dogs with varied fertility histories. These results were recently accepted for publication in the Journal Theriogenology, 2. and showed that average path velocity was the only sperm characteristic of fresh semen that demonstrated a statistically significant decline with age. All sperm qualities measured were lower in frozen sperm compared to fresh sperm, but reductions in total motility, progressive motility, and average path velocity were exaggerated in older dogs. Results also substantiated that the viability of thawed frozen sperm from fertile dogs is much higher than that of sub-fertile dogs. This could indicate that cryopreservation has a bigger impact on sub-fertile dogs, but the lack of pre-freeze semen evaluation in the sub-fertile dogs studied means that cryopreservation itself may not be the sole cause of the observed difference. Overall, this research demonstrates that freezing does decrease sperm quality and that sperm motility seems to be a sensitive indicator of cell damage from the freeze-thaw process. The damaging effects of cryopreservation become more pronounced as a dog ages. Practically, this emphasizes that it is better to freeze semen when a dog is young. Cryopreservation of canine semen facilitates easy transport, a diverse gene pool, and control of infectious diseases. A better understanding of

the relationships between freezing, dog age, and dog fertility will improve the handling, transportation, and predictability of this valuable resource. Stay up to date with CHF-funded research on reproductive conditions and more at akcchf.org/research. References: 1. Hesser, A., Darr, C., Gonzales, K., Power, H., Scanlan, T., Thompson, J., Meyers, S. (2017). Semen evaluation and fertility assessment in a purebred dog breeding facility. Theriogenology, 87, 115–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.08.012 2. Fuente-Lara Adl, Hesser A, Christensen B, Gonzales K, Meyers S. (2019). Effects from aging on semen quality of fresh and cryopreserved semen in Labrador Retrievers, Theriogenology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.04.013

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A Better Option for Diagnosing Ovarian Remnant Syndrome by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT Veterinarians want solid evidence of an ovarian remnant before performing exploratory surgery on a previously spayed bitch exhibiting signs of estrus. They also desire a reliable and non-invasive test to determine the spay status of a bitch with unknown medical history. There are limitations to each of the currently available diagnostic methods for ovarian remnant syndrome, but thanks to funding from, a better testing option has been described. Ovarian remnant syndrome occurs when signs of functional ovarian tissue occur in a previously spayed (via ovariohysterectomy (OHE) or ovariectomy (OE)) bitch. Photo by Nancy Prouty

Limitations of current testing methods: 1) Vaginal cytology - the bitch must be in late proestrus or estrus to identify cornified epithelial cells on cytology. 2) Sex hormone serology – serum levels of estrogen, progesterone, and luteinizing hormone vary throughout the estrus cycle. 3) Responsive serology testing – measuring serum progesterone or luteinizing hormone after stimulation with an injection of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) is costly and requires two blood samples. 4) Ultrasound – visualization of ovarian tissue with ultrasound depends on the size of the remnant, the stage of estrus at examination, and

the skill of the examiner. 5) Anti-Müllerian Hormone – a qualitative ELISA test is available to measure serum AntiMüllerian Hormone (Spaychek®, manufactured by Preventia Diagnostics, Inc.), but not all canine ovarian tissue secretes this hormone. Physiology The gonads are the only source of AntiMüllerian Hormone (AMH) in mammals. AMH is secreted by Sertoli cells in the fetal testes and prevents the Müllerian ducts from developing into the oviducts, uterus, and upper vagina in males. In females, granulosa cells in the ovaries begin to secrete AMH after duct development is complete. AMH secretion wanes as ovarian follicles mature and following ovulation, the corpus lutea does not secrete AMH but does secrete progesterone. A BETTER OPTION Knowing that serum AMH will be negative if an ovarian remnant contains only luteal tissue, CHF-funded researchers found that measuring the combination of serum AMH and progesterone is superior to measuring either hormone individually and recently published their findings in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. They tested serum AMH and progesterone in 602 dogs being evaluated for ovarian remnant syndrome and invited submitting veterinarians to also submit any tissue excised during surgery for histopathology. Out of forty-eight dogs with ovarian remnant syndrome confirmed by histopathology, 52% were positive for both hormones, 35% were positive for at least one of the hormones, and the remainder had at least one inconclusive result. Of note is the fact that no dogs with an ovarian remnant were confirmed negative for both hormones. Thanks to the AKC Canine Health Foundation and its donors, veterinarians now have a better tool to diagnose ovarian remnant syndrome and to determine the sex status of bitches with unknown medical history. Because the functional structures that produce AMH and progesterone differ and are affected by the stage of estrus cycle, measuring these hormones in combination is an effective test for ovarian remnant syndrome. References: 1. Place, N. J., Cheraskin, J.-L., & Hansen, B. S. (2019). Evaluation of combined assessments of serum anti-Müllerian hormone and progesterone concentrations for the diagnosis of ovarian remnant syndrome in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 254(9), 1067–1072.

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Whelping - Vaginal Birth after C-Section Myra Savant-Harris and Cynthia Merrill Smith From Myra’s Repro Group on Facebook, 7/2014 I’ve read the input and value all of it. Here is the suggested protocol for a VBAC (remember: VBAC means Vaginal Birth After Caesarian) It is

somewhat similar to the protocols that hospitals are implementing for human VBACS (Vaginal Birth After C-Section). 1. Consider the possibility of a VBAC only if your bitch has had ONE previous C-section. If there has been a second C-section, it is the strong opinion here that you are far better off carefully planning a subsequent breeding using progesterone testing as recommended by your vet, so that the due date and scheduling of a repeat C-section is precisely determined and agreed upon by you and your vet. The inconvenience and expense of the progesterone testing will help everybody to avoid a litter of preemies. One previous C-section only for girls who are being considered and assessed for a VBAC unless your vet feels fairly comfortable with the idea of a VBAC following two C-sections. 2. Discuss the condition of the uterus with the vet who did the section and inquire about the location of the scar on the uterine horns themselves. The location of the scar that you can see on the skin is not important but the location of the scar on the uterine tissue is all important and the only one who can Photo by assess that and discuss it Nicole Cooper with you is the vet who did the previous section. The location of the scar and general condition of the uterus are the determining factors as to the statistical risk of uterine rupture. The only person who can help you assess and consider that decision is the vet who has seen and touched the uterine horns. At the time of a first section, you could ask the vet to give you a written description of the uterine horns and location of the incision(s) in case you move or the vet moves before the next breeding. Don’t go by your memory of a conversation because our memories at the time of a section with new babies in our arms are not very reliable and too much depends on the correct pieces of information. The position of the incision site is how your vet will assess the risk of rupture. For instance, in humans, they used to do what they called the “classical” incision, which was down the center of the uterus from top to bottom. The risk of rupture was high and when it ruptured, it opened from top to bottom and the baby was often in a lot of trouble and almost free-floating in the abdomen before the surgeon could even get in. So, because of that risk, they changed the usual location of the incision to what is now called the “low transverse” incision, this is in the pubic hair and goes side to side. The risk of rupture is very low with that type of an incision and when it does open, the baby stays safely inside the uterus and bleeding is considerably decreased. So in the canine, the location of the old incision site is of considerable importance.

Cynthia Merrell Smith, DVM who is our much respected Reproduction Vet here in Washington had written about the incisions made in the uterine horns are much less likely to rupture than the incision made in the uterus. The uterus on the canine has a “body” of the uterus and two uterine horns. So Doctor Cindy, Cynthia Merrell Smith, who is on our list, made the observation that she sees more ruptures when the incision is placed on the body of the uterus than when incisions are made on the uterine horns. So I included her information in the article. We are lucky because Cindy reads most of the things that I post here and makes suggestions whenever I get information wrong. Cindy is our Reproduction vet guru in the state of Washington and I pretty much try to keep within the things I have learned from her. Anytime you see posts from Cynthia Merrell Smith, you can take that information as gospel truth. 3. Consider the possibility of a VBAC only on girls who have what would be termed: “A Proven Pelvis”, in other words a girl who has given birth vaginally to at least one previous puppy. If she has successfully pushed out at least one puppy, the chances are good that she will be able to do it again. 4. Notify your vet when labor commences but do not call in the middle of the night to notify them that labor has started, or that the litter has been whelped. This is more a matter of courtesy than anything else, but it is important that you give your vet a heads up as soon as appropriately possible so that if there are problems, they and their staff will be aware ahead of time. If at all possible, have your bitch x-rayed about five days prior to the due date. An x-ray 5 days prior to whelping will help you and your vet to assess her status once more prior to delivery date. 5. Do not even think the word “oxytocin” in a labor that is a VBAC labor. Don’t think it, sing it, whisper it, or fiddle around with it. Do not put undue or unnatural stress on the uterine tissue. You can use nipple stimulation if you feel that you’d like to see more contractions, and you can use calcium supplements during the pushing phase of the labor to increase the strength of the contractions. Consult with your vet about the advisability of using oxytocin for a clean out shot; it will usually be fine if you know that labor is over, but consult with the vet. I do understand that this protocol is rather rigid, but it is somewhat restrictive to avoid possible problems that can conceivably arise and is restrictive for your mental comfort and the health and safety of your bitches. Following this continued on next page... Dachshund Club of America Winter 2019

Vaginal Birth after C-Section continued from page 9 protocol with the cooperation of your vet should help you to feel safer and subsequently give you more confidence. For a reference point, we already know that when women VBAC, approximately 0.5 to 1.0% of them experience a ruptured uterus, so it is important to observe the safety pointers. Additional information from Cynthia Merrell Smith: The problem is that many of the old surgery texts written years ago still recommend an incision on the body of the uterus. This makes it easier to access all the pups via one incision, so the vet can spend a lot less time putting things back together afterward. Vets 20

Premature Puppy Protocol by Myra Savant-Harris, 2017 I’ve been teaching this information at seminars and I’ve spent the last couple of months researching it to the best of my ability. Researching this stuff is often extremely difficult because there are so few written references to it. I first have to review everything I know about human medicine and then loosely translate it to dog medicine, without being a vet. It’s often difficult. If you think it will be useful, keep it among your whelping supplies. Don’t expect that every vet would be familiar with this protocol, and don’t think you will find it written somewhere else, because you won’t. Maybe bits and pieces but not all connected in protocol form. I doubt that more than a handful of vets will be familiar with these techniques in their entirety. I would like to take a couple of minutes to give you some background information so that you can understand how all the pieces fit together. It is called: Premature Puppy Protocol I hope that you will learn it as you have the Fading Puppy Protocol and be prepared should you have a premature puppy in the future. You will, again, need to get the meds from your vet and be prepared. The knowledge alone will not help you. You will need supplies on hand and ready. Even an extra hour or so may well lead to the death of your puppy. In human OB for the last 30 years or so, we have administered a medication called Betamethasone (and some vets have also used Dexamethasone with the same results) to moms who were in premature labor that was not well controlled by Terbutaline, Magnesium, or other medications. If the doctors were pretty sure that birth was imminent, they used it. It is commonly ordered now by the doc and administered by nurses. It is safe. In human moms, it is given every 12 hours directly to the mother where it then crosses over the placental barrier to the baby to assist the baby to form surfactant in his lungs. Remember that the premature lungs are sort of like sticky little tubes. The baby has to work awfully hard to get air into

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years ago weren’t worried about whether the bitch could free whelp after a C-section. Most of the time they spayed them anyway and, if not, a C-section the next time was always recommended. Now we know that the uterine body is the worst place possible to cut. That said, I have (very rarely) had to do just thatbecause of a growth or because the pup was so grossly swollen it could not be removed otherwise, but then I tell the owner the bitch must always have a cesarean. Most of the time, if the uterus is that bad, we may indeed need to spay her. I hate to spay at the time of C-section and only do it if forced to by the condition of the uterus. The blood vessels we ligate will shrink very dramatically within a few hours of surgery

and, no matter how good a surgeon you are, there is always that chance that the ligature will slip off the vessel and the bitch will bleed into the abdomen. Additionally, the loss of the fluid filled uterus is a huge shock to her system and she is always slower to recover and often produces less milk. On the other hand, often there are very good reasons that an owner wants to spay at C-section since there is a strong desire to avoid another abdominal surgery. Lately, I’ve been doing just an ovariectomy if the owner really wants her spayed, leaving the uterus in as the Europeans do. This seems to be working out very well with bitches recovering quickly.!

those sticky little air tubes. Surfactant will change the surface of the sticky tissue so that instead of being sticky, it will be more slick/soapy in “feel” so that the baby can breathe easily. If you know you are doing a planned csection a day or two early, by all means, please ask your vet to administer Betamethasone to your bitch at least 12 to 24 hours prior to the surgery. He can administer it every 12 hours if he has time. If given even a few hours prior to delivery, it might still help the puppies. The vet will give it by an intramuscular injection but in OB, it is given IV. Remember something - the human placenta is much more permeable than the canine placenta and much much more permeable than the equine placenta. All things being equal in the injection of the medication, a differing amount will reach the baby of each species simply because of the placenta barrier. You may need to give the puppy (or other mammal) a dose of the betamethasone directly in order to maximize the production of surfactant even if mom was given the med. The main thing that you will accomplish when you administer surfactant is that the baby will then be able to coordinate his suck, swallow and breath reflexes. If you have an unexpectedly early premature litter at home, you need to be prepared to care for the premature puppy. You will need a very small amount of BETAMETHASONE (or DEX) and IV fluids. Doctor Greer likes Normal Saline and for a preemie & I believe that Normal Saline is the best fluid for sub-cutaneous hydration. (I still like the potassium and sodium and calcium of lactated ringers for other uses, but for a preemie don’t muddy the waters with anything but normal saline) You will need syringes and short needles, preferable about a 23 gauge, 3/4 inch needle. If your bitch delivers puppies significantly early they will have no fur on their legs and muzzles, possibly extending back even further onto their heads. The legs may be so hairless as to appear to be pink. The body may show the “markings” of the fur which will grow in, but only finer hair may be present. The face will be almost completely bald. They may or may not be smaller than normal puppies, but the bulk of them will usually be smaller than normal. You may have an occasional good sized puppy who is hairless and obviously a premature puppy. It

does not matter how large he is, if he is a preemie, he will still be struggling with the premature puppy problems of breathing, body temp and nursing. As soon as possible, and don’t waste time, administer betamethasone in a tiny, tiny dose to the puppy. Doctor Robert V. Hutchinson, a leading canine reproduction specialist, has used the expression: “Only let the Betamethasone ‘talk’ to the puppy.” I always say: use a whisper of the drug. You are talking drops here – DROPS. 1. Weigh the puppy. 2. Record the Weight 3. Mix the Normal Saline and Betamethasone using this formula: 4. One drop of Betamethasone for every 2 ccs of (WARMED to 98 degrees) normal saline 2cc.......1 drop 4cc.......2 drops 6 cc......3 drops 8 cc......4 drops 10cc......5 drops and so on. Mix enough of the Saline plus Betamethasone to be able to administer the weight of the puppy in ccs subcutaneously. If the puppy isn’t nursing after 12 hours, give it again. Best way to warm is in your bra. Mix several ccs and just keep it tucked in your bra just in case you need a second dose. Stop when baby has gained his full suck reflex and mom has milk. 1-2 oz puppy: Administer 1-2 cc of Normal Saline containing 1 drop of Beta 3-4 oz puppy: Administer 3 to 4 cc of normal saline containing 2 drops of Beta and on and on I wish I could answer questions like: How big a drop? Unfortunately, this is such an inexact science for me at this point that I can’t. There is a better way to mix it, but I would need to know the exact strength of the beta you are using to do that, so just stick with the one drop per every two ccs of fluid. A little too much isn’t going to hurt the puppy.....a little less may well simply not be enough. Err on the side of a big drop, ok? The goal of the Betamethasone is to assist the puppy’s body to manufacture surfactant which will enable the puppy to be able to suck, swallow and breathe at the same time. This will allow the puppy to breast feed. Previously I had talked to a breeder in Phoenix who was able to continued on page 12...

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Premature Puppy Protocol continued from page 10 keep a total of 5 tiny puppies weighing around 1.5 oz alive and nursing by using this technique. I wish I had gotten her name, but I didn’t remember to do that. She was instructed in this technique by Doctor Hutchinson. I refined and expanded it somewhat to include the human med aspect of it. You must be prepared to oxygenate the puppy with oxygen running at no more than 1 liter per minute as his lungs mature. Explanation of warmth you will need: A normal, full term puppy has a normal body temp of 95-96 degrees F. A premature puppy, however, has left the “oven” (100-101 at time of delivery) too early; before the cookie is cooked, so to speak. He isn’t ready to be at 95-96 degrees. He is an “unbaked” cookie. He needs to continue the baking process until the day arrives for his correct delivery date. His temp needs to be around 100 degrees and

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stable. Once the puppy is stable, you can begin decreasing the temp about 1/2 degree every day until by delivery day. He should be good at 95-96 degrees. Use a heating pad set at 100 degrees and use a rheostat (available at Pet Smart and used for Reptiles) to set his warming pad temp at 100 degrees. You will need a hot box (Isolette) for your preemies. Do not give a premature puppy to mom except to nurse and not until he has a suck reflex. The puppy’s body can be loosely wrapped in Saran Wrap to help him to maintain his body temp as long as he doesn’t wiggle out of it and get it around his face. He can be covered with a loose cloth if he is moving around. Wrap him a warm piece of flannel while he is in the box if his temp appears to vary from exam to exam. Check him often for warmth. The preemie will be much more difficult to manage as far as body temp goes. He will not be able to hold onto body heat for long. For feedings, you will need to wrap his warmed body in saran wrap and cover with a cloth and hold him up to the mom’s breasts for feeding. You may need to use a breast pump to stimulate mom’s breast milk to come in and give her Fenugreek to encourage milk production. Continue using sub q hydration on the puppy every 4 hours in his weight in WARMED IV fluids for the first 12 hours. Place a small amount of glucose source: Karo, honey, or tubed decorator frosting on his tongue within minutes after birth and every 3-4 hours after that. After

12 hours of age, if the puppy is stable but still unable to suck, you will need to tube him. Use a WARMED formula of your choice and begin oral feedings by tube feeding. Feed him half his weight in ccs every 2 hours. DO NOT SYRINGE FOOD INTO THE MOUTH OF A PUPPY. You will kill a preemie by syringing for a certainty. They cannot yet coordinate a suck swallow reflex. You will actually end up eventually causing aspiration pneumonia on any puppy that you syringe, but for those of you who choose to ignore this, for sure you’ll kill a preemie and it won’t take you long to do it. I wish I had a nickle for every time a breeder has told me: I syringed in formula, but he died anyway. He isn’t equipped to have thin liquids put into the front of his mouth. He is designed to pull a nipple far back in his mouth up against his soft palate and suck. The next best alternative is to tube feed him until the Betamethasone has allowed him to develop his lungs sufficiently to suck, swallow and breathe. ! Myra Savant-Harris is a dog breeder and Registered Nurse with many years experience working in labor & delivery and neonatal ICU. Along with her interest in genetic research and experience dog breeding, she brings a wealth of knowledge and techniques to help you in your breeding program. Find Myra’s Repro Group on Facebook

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NBQ FC BeDazzled Cooper’s Pale Ale MT RN SCN SIN SBC CGC Kathleen Newman Field Champion Bitch Starters: 28 Judges: Sanford Horskin, Cynthia Yeager 1st DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML NA NAJ Jamie Sexton 2nd FC Fanika OD Vevody Humberta Chistina Loew 3rd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers & Pamala Hopkins 4th FC Sylvan von Lowenherz ME Laurel Whistance Smith NBQ FC Duchwood's Tipsy Tart MS EE1 Alice S. Carter Judges for Best Open/Absolute: David Kerr, Heidi Meyers Best Open CH Jarsby’s Hallelujah Absolute DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML NA NAJ ________________________________

Dachshund Club of Greater Buffalo September 14, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 65 OAAD Starters: 8 Judges: Monica Galley & Cynthia Yeager 1st Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Wolverine Terri Dickman & Cheryl Holman 2nd CH Tarlyn Marks the Mark with Lorica MW, RN, CGC, TKN, Jessica & Lorne Campbell 3rd Brownwood Royallt’s Star Spangled Nan Buckner and Lynn Tyler 4th CH Beldachs’ Appalachian

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OAAB Starters: 22 Judges: Alice Moyer and Heidi Meyers 1st Jalyse’s Fire On the Train ML Jamie Sexton 2nd Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Storm Terri Dickman & Cheryl Holman 3rd Reynard’s Salix Brooke Trudy Kawami and Richard Reynolds 4th Lorica’s Kismet Sparks the Fire MW, CGC, TKN Jessica and Lorne Campbell NBQ Wilderness Run’s Kwitchabichen Bethany Blake Field Champion Combined Starters: 35 Judges: Constance Fisher and Phillip Kirby 1st FC Diddydox Sydney’s Shiny New Penny V Hoppledachs, JE, CA, FDC Kristine Evans & Gene Evans, Jr. 2nd DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML, NA, NAJ Jamie Sexton 3rd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledachs CA, FDC Heidi Meyers and Pamala Hopkins 4th FC Wilderness Run’s Beat Me Don’t Cheat Me Susan Jill Chidlow NBQ GCH DC Town Farm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight, JE, SCN, THDN, RATN Cynthia Yeager Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Laurel Whistance Smith and William Brown Best Open & Absolute: Jalyse’s Fire On the Train ML ________________________________

Albany Capital District Dachshund Club September 15, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 52 OAAD Stake Starters: 7 Judges: Heidi Meyers & Dennis Palko 1st Caristeda Miss Marvel Wolverine Terri C. Dickman 2nd Tarlyn Makes The Mark With Lorica Jessica & Lorne Campbell 3rd Dachsadore’s Anything That Can Happen Will K. & W. Brown 4th Beldachs Appalachian Spring O’Siddachs Connie & Gary Fisher NBQ Stardox Excitable Boy Alice Moyer & Phillip Kirby

OAAB Starters: 16 Judges: Monica Galley & William Brown 1st Our Gang’s I Do Declare Alegna Nancy Prouty 2nd Hearth side Hunter at Harmony Hill Sandy & Joan Horskin 3rd Long Shots Raven v Yorkdachs Wendy York & H. & A. Schotz 4th Lorica’s Kismet Sparks the Fire J. & L. Campbell NBQ Reynard’s Salic Brooke T. Kawami & R. Reynolds Field Champion Combined Starters: 29 Judges: Alice Moyer & David Kerr 1st You might von MoosbachZuzelek Linda Snyder 2nd Sylvan von Lowenherg L. Whistance-Smith 3rd Diddydox Sydney Shiny New Penny v Hoppledachs K. & G. Evans Jr. 4th Lorica’s Mischief Managed by Tarlyn J. & L. Campbell & T. & S. Krieger NBQ Jewels Adamant Opaque Black Diamond Monica Galley Judges for Best Open/Absolute: William Brown & Philip Kirby Best Open: Our Gang I do Declare Alegra Absolute: Yocum von Moosbach-Zuzelek ________________________________

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Central Ohio Dachshund Club September 20, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 74 OAAD Starters: 13 Judges: Stan Knoll, Cheri Faust 1st Robinwood’s Aim To Be Awesome Cindy Niles 2nd Invictus Roll With It Lori Isaacson 3rd Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Wolverine Terri Dickman & Cheryl Holman 4th Goodwood’s Too Good To Be Silasnced Jessica Manley NBQ CH TownFarm back Splash Michael Pitisci

OAAB Starters: 20 Judges: Kathy Johnson, Juliet Rigtrup 1st Hidden Cedars Double UR Fun Lori Isaacson & Gloria LaTour 2nd CH Celebrity Skin Vitoraz SE Julia Martyn 3rd Jalyse’s Firse On The Train ML Jamie Sexton 4th Hidden Cedar’s Gracie 2.0 MS CGCA BCAT Corinne Gindroz NBQ GCH CH Stardust’s Steel Magnolia von Skaer CGC Brenda Adams Field Champion Dog Starters: 15 Judges: Michael Pitisci, Jamie Sexton 1st GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE SCN THDN RATN 2nd GCH DC Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man MS Kathy Johnson & Sandy Russell 3rd FC My Little Red Waggin’ v Ruger CDX BN RAE4 RM CAA FCAT SWA TKI Cathy Thompson 4th FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW BCAT Cheri Faust NBQ GCH DC OC’s Prince of Peace MS Linda Alkema, Robin LaFrance Field Champion Bitch Starters: 26 Judges: Cindy Yeager, Juliet Rigtrup 1st FC Trakendachs MS Precious Bunny Joanne Fagervik 2nd FC Diddydox A beautiful July Morning v Hoppledachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers & Pamela Hopkins 3rd FC Lady Of The Lakes aus der Wutzelgrube SE RATI Larry Gohlke & Cheri Faust 4th FC Longtimes Halo vom Nordlicht JE BCAT Cheri Faust & Larry Gohlke NBQ FC PACH Harlequin Jalyse Pandora v Dominos ML CDX RAE Jamie Sexton Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Stan Knoll, Cheri Faust Best Open & Absolute: Hidden Cedars Double UR Fun ________________________________

Central Ohio Dachshund Club September 21, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 70 OAAD Starters: 11 Judges: Wendy Nugent, Kathy Johnson 1st Invictus Roll With It Lori Isaacson 2nd CH Hollyridge A Father’s Love v Hoppledach ML Val Higginbotham & Pamela Hopkins 3rd Jalyse’s Chocolate Fudge

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OAAB Starters: 17 Judges: Juliet Rigtrup, Cheri Faust 1st Caristeda Miss Marvels Storm Terri Dickman & Cheryl Holman 2nd CH Celebrity Skin Vitoraz SE Julia Martyn 3rd Stardust v Skaer Has Faith In Serenity RN Wendy Snyder, RJ Cooper, Patrice Baker & Gillian McKim 4th Jalyse’s Fire On The Train ML Jamie Sexton NBQ Hidden Cedars Secret’s Out MS Gloria LaTour Field Champion Dog Starters: 17 Judges: Jamie Sexton, Wendy Snyder 1st DC Hoppledachs Show Me The Beat Ed & Val Higginbotham 2nd GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE SCN THDN RATN Cindy Yeager 3rd DC Short Shadows All Of Me SW BCAT 4th GCH DC Duchwoods When I Was Your Man MS Kathy Johnson & Sandy Russell NBQ GCH DC Hoppledachs Down In The Boondocks Val Higginbotham & Pamela Hopkins Field Champion Bitch Starters: 25 Judges: Carolyn Lewis, Juliet Rigtrup 1st FC Lykke von Lowenherz Laurel Whistance-Smith 2nd FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya Sherry Ruggieri 3rd FC Jalyse’s Absolutely Fabulous ML Jamie Sexton 4th FC Hidden Cedars Lookin’ 4 Trouble Lori Isaacson & Gloria LaTour NBQ FC Trackendachs MS Wild Ride Joanne Fagervik Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Heidi Meyers, Sherry Ruggieri Best Open: Invictus Roll With It Absolute: FC Lykke von Lowenherz ________________________________

OAAB Starters: 9 Judges: Kathy Johnson, Carolyn Lewis 1st Jalyse’s Fire On The Train Jamie Sexton 2nd CH Celebrity Skin Vitoraz SE Julia Martyn 3rd WITHHELD 4th WITHHELD NBQ Hidden Cedars Daddy’s Money Gloria LaTour Field Champion Dog Starters: 17 Judges: Wendy Nugent, Stan Knoll 1st FC Yocum vom MoosbachZuzelek SW TD JE CGC Linda Snyder 2nd GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps The Spotlight JE SCN THDN RATN Cindy Yeager 3rd FC Zeus von MoosbachZuzelek SW BCAT Cheri Faust 4th DC Merrymaker I’m Guilty v Ruger CD BN RM ME CAA FCAT TKI Cathy Thompson NBQ DC Hoppledachs Sho Me The Beat RN BN CGC Val & Ed Higginbotham Field Champion Bitch Starters: 21 Judges: Cindy Yeager, Wendy Snyder 1st DC Sagerun’s Keturah MW RN SE CGC VC Patsy Leonberger 2nd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning v Hoppledachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers & Pamela Hopkins 3rd FC Seiko v Dorndorf L TD Laura & Anna Knoll 4th FC Jalyse’s Teddy Bear v Wilderness Run ML Jamie Sexton NBQ FC Lykke von Lowenherz Laurel Whistance-Smith Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Cindy Yeager, Stan Knoll Best Open & Absolute: Jalyse’s Fire On The Train

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Total Number of Starters: 60 OAAD Starters: 13 Judges: Patsy Leonberger Juliet Rigtrup 1st GCH Solo’s Luciano King Of the High C’s

Bay Colony Dachshund Club September 28, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 48

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OAAD Starters: 11 Judges: Karen Jones & Teddy Moritz 1st Keszito a Keleti Tuz Sherrie L. Ruggieri 2nd Pater Jurgen Vom Shusterstein Charlayne Beavers 3rd Stardox Huhnau Blast from the Past MS Carrie Hamilton 4th Kochana’s Hot Chocolate of Hacienda Jessica Gagliardi & D Poranski NBQ CH Dollidachs Party-up With a Sweetwater Bubbler Holly Huff OAAB Starters: 16 Judges: Carrie Hamilton & Kevin Herkelman 1st Wilderness Run’s Real Thing MLD Pakom Patimetha 2nd Wilderness Run’s Kwitchabichen Bethany Blake 3rd Rosegate Mysteries & Martinis with Nick v Stardox, JE, CGC Keiko & John Simon, D. & L. Simmons 4th GCH TownFarm Ink Splash Jessical Labelle and Michael Pitisci NBQ CH Kochana’s Forever Young of Hacienda Jessica & Tammy Gagliardi Field Champion Combined Starters: 21 Judges: Carrie Hamilton & Michael Nothstein 1st FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya, Sherrie L Ruggieri 2nd FC Jalyses Proof Positive @ Wilderness Run Jamie Sexton & Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd FC Eliya’s Bear Witness @ Wilderness Susan Jill Chidlow 4th FC Jalyse’s It’s A Sin at Wilderness Run Jamie Sexton & Susan Jill Chidlow NBQ GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water Michael J. Pitisci Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Michael Nothstein & Keven Herkelman Best Open: Keszito a Keleti Tuz Absolute: FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya ________________________________

OAAD Starters: 10 Judges: Teddy Moritz & Karen L. Jones 1st Kesito a Keleti Tuz Sherry L. Ruggieri 2nd Ian Von Der Wacholderheide Charlayne Beavers 3rd Kivaar a Keleti Tuz Sherry L. Ruggieri 4th Kochana’s Hot Chocolate of Hacienda, CD, RAE, NAP, NJP Jessica Gargliardi NBQ CH TownFarms Back Splash Michael J. Pitisci OAAB Starters: 14 Judges: Eric Pepe & Kevin Herkelman 1st Wilderness Run Real Thing, MLD Pakorn Patimetha, Handler: Susan Jill Chidlow 2nd TownFarm Make Mine A Splash Michael J. Pitisci 3rd Wilderness Run Kwithabichen Bethany Blake, Handler: Susan Jill Chidlow 4th CH Rose Gate Betty Boop V Stardox Penelope Neil NBQ Keeva A Keleti Tuz Sherry L. Ruggieri Field Champion Combined Starters: 14 Judges: Carrie Hamilton and Susan Jill Chidlow 1st GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water Michael J. Pitisci 2nd GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight Cynthia Yeager 3rd GCH DC TownFarm Still Water Runs Deep Michael J. Pitisci 4th FC Duchwoods Good Timber Alice Carter NBQ GCH DC Rellih’s Hopi Kachina Spirit, MW, TD, CGC Linda A. Snyder Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Eric Pepe and Carrie Hamilton Best Open: Kesito A Keleti Tuz Absolute: GCH DC TownFarms A Splash of Water ________________________________

Dachshund Fanciers of Southwestern Washington October 5, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 35

Dachshund Association of Long Island September 29, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 38

OAAD Starters: 10 Judges: Denise Gehring and Lisa West-Ownbey 1st Guiness Harper K. White 2nd Best I Ya Khadar A. Krob and C. Mancha

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GCH BISS Shadow Ridge’s Border Bandit K. Vallo 4th Jalyse’s Birthday Blessings From Bentley M. Webb NBQ Code Blue Hunter’s Revenge L. Klein OAAB Starters: 14 Judges: Karen Vallo and Carol Hamilton 1st Dora von der Schonegart L. Stutts 2nd Kleine Diamant in Mondlicht MW M. Kutzler 3rd KFW Muscravite In The Sky With Diamonds MW M. Kutzler 4th Vonbork’s Bada SS H. A. Krob NBQ Ch Solo’s Obvious Choice SL, CGC, FDC J. Misfeldt-Wallis Field Champion Combine Starters: 11 Judges: Jen Milosavljevic and Carol Hamilton 1st FC Goodwood All In Good Fun M. Courts 2nd DC Kleine Rhinestone In Mondlicht M. Kutzler 3rd GCHG DC Serenity’s Louisiana Getaway L BN RE SE TKA CGCU CGCA AXJ AJ W. Snyder 4th FC Goodwood Good Thing Small Package M. Courts NBQ FC KFW Opal In The Sky With Diamonds M. Kutzler Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Shane Milburn and Carol Hamilton Best Open and Absolute: Dora von der Schonegart _______________________________

Laurel Highlands Dachshund Club of Pennsylvania October 5, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 41 Combined OAAB/OAAD Starters: 9 Judges: Monica Galley, Heidi Meyers 1st Wilderness Run’s Real Thing MLD Pakorn Patimetha 2nd LongShots Raven V Yorkdachs CDC Wendy York 3rd GCH TownFarm Ink Splash Michael J. Pitisci and Jessica LaBelle 4th Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Wolverine Terri C. Dickmann and Cheryl B. Holman DVM NBQ GCH Petalpusher Roses Are Red MS Rita Kepner

Field Champion Dogs Starters: 11 Judges: Patricia Warble, Wendy York 1st FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up the Sky V Hoppledachs JE CA Heidi Meyers 2nd FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML RN FDC CA BCAT CGC TKN Albert and Debra Etzweiler Rowe 3rd FC Eliya’s Bear Witness at Wilderness Susan Jill Chidlow 4th GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE SCN THDN RATN CGC TKN Cynthia A. Yeager NBQ FC Wilbur Banx Rowe MW Debra Rowe Field Champion Bitch Starters: 21 Judges: Dave Kerr, Gordon Stueber 1st GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water Michael J. Pitisci 2nd FC Lykke von Lowenherz CDX SE L. Whistance Smith 3rd DC Brodny Schlse Careless Whisper Cynthia A. Yeager and Michael J. Pitisci, Frederick & Carol Vogel 4th FC Jalyses Proof Positive @ Wilderness Run Susan Jill Chidlow NBQ FC Jewels Adamant Opaque Black Diamond ML Monica Galley Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Cynthia Yeager, Dave Kerr Best Open & Absolute: Wilderness Run’s Real Thing MLD Best Field Champion FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up the Sky V Hoppledachs JE CA ________________________________

Dachshund Fanciers of Southwestern Washington October 6, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 22 OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: Barbara Fuller and Denise Gehring 1st Best I Ya Khadar H. A. Krob and C. Mancha 2nd Juno Boy K. White 3rd Ch Spellbound’s Nothing But Net G. Bell 4th KFW Benitoite In The Sky With Diamonds M. Kutzler NBQ Royalaire’s I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas J. Misfeldt-Wallis

OAAB Starters: 9 Judges: Victoria Peters and Carol Hamilton 1st Dora von der Shonegart L. Stutts 2nd Floistrup’s Cherish In Love E. West-Ownbey 3rd KFW Tanzanite In The Sky With Diamonds M. Kutzler 4th Vonbork’s Bada SS H. A. Krob NBQ Kleine Diamont in Mondlicht MW M. Kutzler Field Champion Combined Starters: 7 Judges: Victoria Peters and Carol Hamilton 1st FC Goodwood All In Good Fun M. Courts 2nd DC Kleine Rhinestone in Mondlicht MW M. Kutzler 3rd DC Kinderteckel’s Mists Of Avalon G. Bell 4th FC KFW Opal In The Sky With Diamonds M. Kutzler NBQ FC Codeblue Wild Blue Coho v Teckelwood J. Milosavljevic Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Barbara Fuller and Carol Hamilton Best Open & Absolute: Dora von der Shonegart ________________________________

Heidi Meyers GCH DC Red’s Jim Beam MS CA Rita Kepner NBQ GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE SCN THDN RATN CGC TKN Cynthia A. Yeager

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Field Champion Bitch Starters: 14 Judges: Dennis Palko, Cynthia Yeager 1st FC Wilderness Run’s Real Thing MLD Pakorn Patimetha 2nd GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water Michael J. Pitisci 3rd FC Caristeda Applejax’s Knock Off Terri C. Dickmann and Cheryl B. Holman DVM 4th FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers and Pamala J. Hopkins NBQ DC Jarsby’s Hallelujah Terri C. Dickmann and Sandy Arnold Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Dave Kerr, Dennis Palko Best Open: TownFarm Make Mine With A Splash Best Field Champion Absolute: FC Wilderness Run’s Real Thing MLD ________________________________

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Total Number of Starters: 32

OAAD Starters: 27 Judges: Patt Nance and Stan Knoll 1st Per Somnium V Ruger JE TKI Christine Kim 2nd CH Hello Stranger VD Oude Ijsselstroom Dawn Penland 3rd Trakehndach’s Roger Rabbit Joanne Fagervik 4th Kordach’s Chocolate Bonanza MS Matt and Tammy Homman NBQ Hunu Kiss My Grits MW Ashley Dodd and Marie Dorris

Combined OAAB/OAAD Starters: 8 Judges: Heidi Meyers, Gordon Stueber 1st TownFarm Make Mine With A Splash Michael J. Pitisci 2nd GCH TownFarm Ink Splash Michael J. Pitisci and Jessica LaBelle 3rd CH TownFarm Back Splash Michael J. Pitisci 4th Lorica’s Kismet Sparks the Fire MW CGC TKN Pam and Mark Melcher NBQ LongShots Raven V Yorkdachs CDC Wendy York Field Champion Dog Starters: 10 Judges: Dave Kerr & Michael Pitisci 1st FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML RN FDC CA BCAT CGC TKN Albert & Debra Etzweiler Rowe 2nd FC Eliya’s Bear Witness at Wilderness Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up the Sky V Hoppeldachs JE CA

Total Number of Starters: 81

OAAB Starters: 20 Judges: Val Higginbotham, Lori Isaacson 1st Keeva a Keleti Tuz Sherry Ruggieri 2nd Patronas is a Direwolf v Ruger Ashley Lohrenz, Dawn Watters 3rd Quick as Capaill Uisce V Ruger TKN Dawn Watters 4th Kenzie a Keleti Tuz Rick Schwarz NBQ Knobydox Up Salem Creek Andrew Shrader

Field Champion Dogs Starters: 20 Judges: Bob Brandemuehl, Wendy Nugent 1st FC Vimy Ridge von Lowenherz Scot Davidson 2nd FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW BCAT Cheri Faust 3rd DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW Charles Snider 4th GCH DC Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man MS Kathy Johnson, Sandra Russell NBQ FC Ziggy Stardust of Hidden Cedars Laura Isaacson, Gloria LaTour Field Champion Bitch Starters: 14 Judges: Shawn Nies, Carolyn Lewis 1st FC Longtime’s Halo vom Nordlicht JE BCAT Cheri Faust and Larry Gohlke 2nd DC Sagerun’s Keturah MW SE CGC Patsy Leonberger 3rd FC Bry-Wyn Watch and Pray V Epiphany MW Ashley Dodd 4th FC Leoralee’s Goodwitch @ Credere MW Patsy Leonberger NBQ FC Zenyatta von MoosbachZuzelek SW SE Cheri Faust

Rick Schwarz Katja a Keleti Tuz Stan Knoll NBQ Stardust Amberlicht Liesel Von Lutz RI RATN DN JD TKN CGC Wendolyn Tetlow

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Field Champions Dog Starters: 13 Stan Knoll, Lori Isaacson 1st FC Zeus Von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW BCAT Cheri Faust 2nd FC Longtime’s Milo vom Nordlicht JE Rick and Jane Schwarz 3rd DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW Charles Snider 4th FC Zack Von Moosback-Zuzelek Jeffrey Annis NBQ DC Short Shadows All Of Me Riverwood SW BCAT Carolyn Lewis Field Champion Bitch Starters: 15 Judges: Bob Brandemuehl, Kate Snider 1st FC Bry-Wyn Watch and Pray V Epiphany MW Ashley Dodd 2nd FC Zenyatta von MoosbachZuzelek SW SE Cheri Faust 3rd FC Seiko V Dorndorf L TD Tina and Laura and Anna Knoll 4th FC Leoralee’s Goodwitch @ Credere MW RN JE CGC Patsy Leonberger NBQ FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya CGC Sherry Ruggieri

Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Lori Isaacson and Shawn Nies Best Open: Keeva a Keleti Tuz Absolute: FC Vimy Ridge von Lowenherz ________________________________

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Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Kate Snider and Stan Knoll Best Open: Hidden Cedar’s Secrets Out MS Absolute: FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW BCAT ________________________________

Total Number of Starters: 68

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OAAD Starters: 17 Judges: Bill Dyer, Ashley Dodd 1st Per Somnium V Ruger JE TKE Christine Kim 2nd Trakehndach’s Where’s Waldo Joanne Fagervik 3rd Kivaar a Kaleti Tuz Sherry Ruggieri 4th CH Hoppledach’s Laci’s Standing Ovation Pamala Hopkins, Catherine Kalista, Shan Jumper NBQ GCH Skyfall’s Macallan Scotch Whisky My Way MS JE Amy Holcomb, Merilynn Hurd

Total Number of Starters: 47

OAAB Starters: 23 Judges: Scot Davidson, Mary Powell 1st Hidden Cedar’s Secrets Out MS Gloria LaTour 2nd Patronas is a Direwolf V Ruger Ashley Lohranz, Dawn Watters 3rd Kenzie a Keleti Tuz

OAAD Starters: 7 Judges: Heidi Meyers, Michael Pitisci 1st CH Dollidachs Party-Up with a Sweetwater Bubbler CGC Holly Huff 2nd CH Tarlyn Makes the Mark with Lorica MW RN CGC TKN, Tara Kreiger & Sandra Kreiger & Jessica & Lorne Campbell 3rd Kochana’s Hot Chocolate of Hacienda CD BN RAE NAP NJP OFP CGCA TKP Jessica Gagliardi & Diane Poranski 4th CH Applehill’s Heart of M’Heart, Carrie Hamilton

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Field Trial Results continued from page 21 NBQ Lorica’s Merry Adventure BN RI CGC TKN Jessica Gagliardi & Jessica & Lorne Campbell OAAB Starters: 16 Judges: Kathleen Johnson, Monica Galley 1st Hearthside Hunter at Harmony Hill Joan B. & Sanford Horskin 2nd Stardox Forest Echo Lorraine & David Simmons 3rd CH Rose Gate Betty Boop v Stardox Penelope Neil & Lorraine & David Simmons 4th CH Rosegate Mysteries & Martinis with Nick v Stardox JE CGC Keiko Simon & John Simon & Lorrain & David Simmons NBQ GCH Briardach’s Lady Liberty Landd Karen Jones & Monika Martin Field Champion Combined Starters: 24 Judges: Karen Jones, Phil Kirby 1st GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water Michael J. Pitisci 2nd FC Jewels Adamant Opaque Black Diamond ML Monica A. Galley 3rd FC Fanika od Vevody Huberta, Christina Loew 4th FC Rose Gate Basil CGC John Simon NBQ FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights up The Sky v Hoppledachs Heidi Meyers Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Cynthia Yeager, Carrie Hamilton Best Open: Hearthside Hunter at Harmony Hill Absolute: GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water ________________________________

Cascade Dachshund Club October 12, 2019

Patricia & Gerald Price & Barbara Cox NBQ Shadow Ridge’s Outlaw Johnny Ringo Ronald & Marleen Yann OAAB Starters: 15 Judges: Gerald Price & Marleen Yann 1st Amelia Vom Heidesand Hartmut Karl 2nd CH Solo’s Obvious Choice SL Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis & Kim Vidrine 3rd KFW Tanzanite in the Sky with Diamonds ML Michelle Kutzler 4th Buenavista Rise and Shine Den Sato NBQ Springwood’s Vanessa Star, Mary Taitt Field Champion Combined Starters: 10 Judges: Michael Dilley & Jennifer Milosavljevic 1st DC Kleine Rheinstone in Mondlicht Michelle Kutzler 2nd GCHG DC Serenity’s Louisiana Getaway SL Wendy Snyder, R.J. Cooper, Patrice Baker & Gillian McKim 3rd Rommi Vondersuthen Beek Hartmut Karl 4th FC KFW Opal in the Sky with Diamonds Michelle Kutzler NBQ GCH DC Kotate Hills Downtown Brown V Edelweiss Patricia & Gerald Price Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Marleen Yann & Michael Dilley Best Open: Amelia Vom Heidesand Absolute: DC Kleine Rheinstone in Mondlicht ________________________________

Cascade Dachshund Club October, 13, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 29 OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: Gerald Price & Hartmut Karl 1st

Total Number of Starters: 31 OAAD Starters: 6 Judges: Michael Dilley & Hartmut Karl 1st Hathor Farm’s Sweet Potato Vine Louise Long & Jean Dieden 2nd GCH DC Honeys Gabriel V Edelweiss SW Patricia & Gerald Price 3rd GCH Buenavista Minsmere Dreamin’ Man Monica & Azalea Alvarez 4th Kotate Hills Captain Nemo V

Teckelwood Baron Vindachs Cathy Sorenson 2nd Hathor Farm’s Buckingham Bucky V Badger Annie & Bill Zeck & Jean Dieden 3rd Shadow Ridge’s Outlaw Johnny Ringo Ronald & Marleen Yann 4th CH Hathor Farm’s Edson Raider on Gardencourt Madeleine & Jurgen Pohl NBQ Hathor Farm’s Sweet Potato Vine Louise Long & Jean Dieden

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OAAB Starters: 11 Judges: Jennifer Milosavljevic & Ronald Yann 1st Hathor Farm’s Bernina Madeleine & Jurgen Pohl 2nd Cedarcroft’s Fly Girl Terri Dilley & Kathleen Sahlin 3rd Amelia Vom Heidesand Hartmut Karl 4th Stardust v Skaer has Faith in Serenity Wendy Snyder & R.J. Cooper & Patrice Baker NBQ CH Hathor Farm’s Hibiscus Jean Dieden Field Champion Combined Starters: 12 Judges: Monica Alvarez & Gerald Price 1st FC KFW Opal in the Sky with Diamonds Michelle Kutzler 2nd DC Hathor Farm’s Blue Bearded Iris Jean Dieden 3rd DC Kleine Rheinstone im Mondlich Michelle Kutzler 4th DC Lockshire Rain Shadow Ronald & Marleen Yann NBQ GCH DC Hathor Farm’s Wild Poppy Jean Dieden Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Monica Alvarez & Gerald Price Best Open: Hathor Farm’s Bernina

Karen Jones & Monika Martin CH Rosegate Mysteries & Martinis with Nick v Stardox JE CGC Keiko Simon & John Simon & Lorraine & David Simmons 4th GCH Rivercliff’s Suddenly Dancing with Rhythm MW Nancy Kast & Chris Schulke NBQ GCH TownFarm Ink Splash, Michael J. Pitisci & Jessica LaBelle

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Field Champion Combined Starters: 19 Judges: Michael J. Pitisci, Alice Moyer 1st FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up The Sky v Hoppledachs JE CA Heidi Meyers 2nd GCH DC Rellih’s Hopi Kachina Spirit MW TD CGC Linda A. Snyder 3rd DC Sunlight’s Midsummer Delight Phyllis Meseroll & Michael Nothstein 4th FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning v Hoppledachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers & Pamala J. Hopkins NBQ DC Duchwood’s Chance Romance MS EE7 NAP NJP CA, Alice S. Carter Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Alice Moyer, Michael J Ptisci

Absolute FC KFW Opal in the Sky with Diamonds

Best Open: Stardox Luhnau Blast From the Past MS

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The Dachshund Club of New Jersey October, 13, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 39 OAAD Starters: 7 Judges: Kathleen Johnson, Eric Pepe 1st Stardox Luhnau Blast From the Past MS Carrie Hamilton 2nd CH TownFarm Back Splash Michael J. Pitisci 3rd Stardox Excitable Boy ML TD AXP OJP XFP TKI CGC Alice S. Moyer & Phillip Kirby 4th Kochana’s Hot Chocolate of Hacienda CD BN RAE NAP NJP OFP CGCA TKP Jessica Gagliardi & Diane Poranski NBQ Withheld OAAB Starters: 13 Judges: Monica Galley, Heidi Meyers 1st Stardox Forest Echo Lorraine & David Simmons 2nd GCH Briardach’s Lady Liberty Landd

Laurel Highlands Dachshund Club of Pennsylvania October 18, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 70 OAAD Starters: 9 Judges: Heidi Meyers, Cynthia Yeager 1st Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Wolverine Terri C. Dickmann & Cheryl B. Holman DVM 2nd CH Hoppledach’s Laci’s Standing Ovation Pamala J. Hopkins, Catherine Kalista, Shan Jumper 3rd Jalyse’s Home Run Jamie Sexton 4th Jalyse’s Chocolate Fudge ML Jamie Sexton NBQ Kivaar a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri OAAB Starters: 14 Judges: Heidi Meyers, Jamie Sexton

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Wilderness Run’s Zest V Sladen ML Teddy Moritz 2nd Jalyse’s Invigorating v Wilderness Run ML Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd Hoppeldach’s What Hound Is This Pamala J. Hopkins & Jennifer A. Dayton 4th Wilderness Run’s Arwen ML Aaron Kincaid NBQ CH Caristeda’s Miss Marvel Girl Miss Marvel Terri C. Dickmann & Cheryl B. Holman DVM Field Champion Dog Starters: 17 Judges: Jamie Sexton, Dave Kerr 1st FC Keszito a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 2nd FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML FDC CA BCAT CGC TKN Albert & Debra Rowe 3rd FC Diddydox Mr Big Lights Up The Sky V Hoppeldachs JE CA Heidi Meyers and Pamala J. Hopkins 4th FC Yocum von MoosbachZuzelek SW TD JE CGC TKN Linda A. Snyder NBQ FC Red’s Jacks Daniels MS CA Rita Kepner

Field Champion Bitch Starters: 30 Judges: Kathy Johnson, Cynthia Yeager 1st FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppeldachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers and Pamala J. Hopkins 2nd FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 3rd FC Keeva a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 4th FC Glynndach’s Total Eclipse of the Heart Diane W. Sennett NBQ FC Jalyse’s Absolutely Fabulous Jamie Sexton Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Kathy Johnson, Cynthia Yeager Best Open: Wilderness Run’s Zest V Sladen Absolute & Best FC FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppeldachs CA FDC ________________________________

Western Pennsylvania Dachshund Club October 19, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 70 OAAD Starters: 13 Judges: David Kerr, Jr. and Sandford A. Horskin 1st Kivaar A Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 2nd CH Hoppledach’s Laci’s Standing Ovation

Pamala J. Hopkins, Catherine Kalista and Shan Jumper 3rd Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Wolverine Terri C. Dickmann and Cheryl B. Holman, DVM 4th Stardox Luhnau Blast From the Past MS Carrie Hamilton NBQ Jalyse’s Home Run ML Jamie Sexton OAAB Starters: 16 Judges: Jamie Sexton and Carrie Hamilton 1st Wilderness Run’s Arwen ML, Aaron Kincaid 2nd Hoppledach’s What Hound is This Pamala J. Hopkins and Jennifer A. Dayton 3rd Wilderness Runs Zest v Sladen Teddy Moritz 4th Hoppledach’s Claire de Lune Pamala J. Hopkins NBQ Hoppledach’s Oh Little Hound of Bethlehem Pamala J. Hopkins and Jennifer A. Dayton Field Champion Dog Starters: 15 Judges: Jamie Sexton and Carrie Hamilton 1st FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up The Sky V Hoppledachs JE CA Heidi Meyers 2nd FC Cedarhurst Justa Chance MLP BN PCD RA TD NJP CGC, Kathy Johnson and Jean Jasinsky 3rd DC Hoppledach’s Ottowa v Sho Me RN CGC Pamala J. Hopkins and Pamela Wells 4th GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE SCN THDN RATN CGC TKN, Cynthia A. Yeager NBQ GCH Duchwood’s When I Your Man MS Kathy Johnson, Sandra Russell Field Champion Bitch Starters: 26 Judges: David Kerr, Jr. and Kathy Johnson 1st FC Jalyse’s Teddy Bear v Wildnerness Run ML Jamie Sexton 2nd DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML NA NAJ Jamie Sexton 3rd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers 4th FC Fanika Od Vevody Huberta, Christina Loew NBQ FC Jalyse’s Proof Positive @ Wilderness Run Jamie Sexton & Susan Jill Chidlow Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Carrie Hamilton and Sandford Horskin (Best Open), Carrie Hamilton and Kathy Johnson (Best Field Champion and Absolute)

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Best Open: FC Jalyse’s Teddy Bear v Wilderness Run ML (Best FC) Absolute: Kivaar a Keleti Tuz CGC, Kivaar _______________________________

Western Pennsylvania Dachshund Club October 20, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 52 OAAD Starters: 8 Judges: Jamie Sexton and Cynthia A. Yeager 1st CH Hoppledach’s Laci’s Standing Ovation Pamala J. Hopkins and Catherine Kalista 2nd Kivaar a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 3rd CH Apple Hill’s Heart of M’ Heart Carrie Hamilton 4th Stardox Luhnau Blast from the Past MS Carrie Hamilton NBQ GCHB EJ’s Fancied Up Solo Pup MW CA Jennifer Hartman OAAB Starters: 13 Judges: Kathy Johnson and Dennis P. Palko 1st Hoppledachs What Hound is This Pamala J. Hopkins and Jennifer A. Dayton 2nd Wilderness Run’s Zest v. Sladen Teddy Moritz 3rd Withheld 4th Withheld NBQ Withheld Field Champion Dogs: 10 Judges: David Kerr, Jr. and Sanford A. Horskin 1st DC Hoppledach’s Ottowa v Sho Me RN CGC Pamala J. Hopkins, Pamela Wells 2nd FC Diddydox Mr. Big Lights Up the Sky V Hoppledachs JE CA Heidi Meyers 3rd GCH DC Red’s Jim Beam MS CA Rita Kepner 4th GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE SCN THDN RATN CGC TKN Cynthia A. Yeager NBQ FC Kezito a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri Field Champion Bitch Starters: 21 Judges: Carrie Hamilton and Dennis P. Palko 1st FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya GCG Sherry L. Ruggieri 2nd FC Jalyse’s Absolutely Fabulous ML Jamie Sexton 3rd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V. Hoopledachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers

FC Jalyse’s Teddy Bear v Wilderness Run ML RN NA NAJ Jamie Sexton NBQ FC Fanika Od Vevody Huberta, Christina Loew Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Carrie Hamilton and Cynthia A. Yeager Best Open & Absolute: Hoppledach’s What Hound is This Best Field Champion DC Hoppledach’s Ottowa v Sho Me RN CGC ________________________________

Dachshund Club of America/Buckeye Dachshund Club October 25, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 51 OAAD Starters: 9 Judges: Susan Jill Chidlow, Laura Potash 1st Goodwood’s To Good To Be Silasnced Jessica Manley 2nd Kivaar a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 3rd CH TownFarm Back Splash Michael J. Pitisci 4th Jalyse’s Home Run ML Jamie Sexton NBQ Jalyse’s Chocolate Fudge ML Jamie Sexton OAAB Starters: 13 Judges: Sherry L. Ruggieri, Jamie Sexton 1st Bry-Wyn’s Black N Gold MW Wendy Nugent 2nd Wilderness Run’s Arwen ML Aaron Kincaid 3rd Jalyse’s Invigorating v Wilderness Run ML Susan Jill Chidlow 4th GCH Petalpusher Roses Are Red MS Rita Kepner NBQ TownFarm Make Mine With A Splash Michael J. Pitisci Field Champion Dogs Starters: 11 Judges: Jamie Sexton, Michael J. Pitisci 1st FC Eliya’s Bear Witness at Wilderness Susan Jill Chidlow 2nd FC Duchwood’s Good Timber MS SE AX AXJ Alice S. Carter 3rd DC Merrymaker I’m Guilty V Ruger CD BN RM ME CAA FCAT Catherine M. Thompson 4th GCH DC Stardust It Had 2BU von Skaer SL RATN CGC Nancy Yeoman & Mary Kendall NBQ FC Keszito a Keleti Tuz CGC Keszito Sherry L Ruggieri

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THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 23, 2019 Holiday Inn, Eureka, MO Meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. In attendance: Carl Holder, Fran Colonna, Vicki Spencer, Cheryl Shultz, Dan Burke, Kathy Lockyer, Denise Siemssen, Georjan Bridger, Ken Levison, Sandy Arnold, Walt Jones, Paul Martin, Deneice Van Hook, Cindy Niles, Debby Krieg, Lorraine Simmons, and Larry Sorenson Absent: Connie Fisher and Michael Pitisci Guests present: Deedy Sorenson and Sharon MacDonald

President’s Report: Carl Holder was contacted by AKC. DCA has been selected to be a part of the telecast “Road To Westminster”. Westminster Kennel Club will donate $500.00 to DCA.

Recording Secretary: Vicki Spencer The January 26, 2019 minutes were approved with the following two changes: Under the heading Judge’s Education Committee in the first paragraph the word “breed” will be changed to “illustrated”. Under the heading Genetic Testing Recommendations, the first sentence will be changed to ‘The Board will evaluate the CHIC guidelines for dachshunds concerning patellar, eyes, and heart. The second sentence will be removed. AKC Marketplace- Vicki reported she was going to the AKC Marketplace at least twice a month notifying AKC of people advertising as DCA members who were not actual members. While on the Marketplace site she can pull up a list of dachshund breeders. A check by a name indicates AKC believes that person is a DCA member. Vicki’s concern is she finds numerous names checked who are not DCA members. She asked Larry if he could find out where AKC gets their DCA membership information. Larry will check with AKC and let Vicki know what he finds. Breeder Of Merit Program – To be a Breeder of Merit an applicant must be a member of an AKC licensed club. If AKC is not checking, or does not have an accurate list of DCA members, are people qualifying for Breeder of Merit by falsifying their claim as being a DCA member? After a discussion it was decided when Vicki goes on the site and finds people advertising as a DCA member when they are not, and it’s the only club listed, she will notify AKC, if the person is also advertising as a Breeder of Merit. Ratification of a motion conducted by email for Dallas Fort Worth Dachshund Club to be given an additional $3,000.00 to use towards DCA 2020 hospitality was not adopted.

Image Uploader will allow parent clubs to upload photos and videos of our breed to AKC.org. Larry Sorenson and Sandy Arnold will work together to look into how best to utilize this tool. The second item listed was the Club Membership Tool. Vicki reported she uses this tool to verify whether an AKC Puppy Finder breeder is a DCA member. The third club benefit concerned the AKC Puppy Finder Annual Subscription. AKC is offering a 25% discount to DCA to utilize this tool allowing DCA to educate prospective owners and the public about dachshunds. Cheryl will send this information to Lynn Dahlén. An email from Wayne Bolton was discussed. The Board directed Cheryl to send a letter to the Boltons thanking them for their work and dedication to the pedigree project. Once the Pedigree Database is up and running an article will be placed in the Newsletter announcing it is available for use and detailing the history of the project. It was noted Cyndy Senff is still actively working on getting the project ready to use. DCA received an email from AKC regarding nominations for the 2019 AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards. Without objection Jackie Nichols will be nominated for the Companion Category. Cheryl will contact AKC to let them know.

Treasurer’s Report: Ken Levison shared account activities from January 1 to May 5, 2019. He reported the 990 Easy form was available for Board Members to look over.

Versatility Committee Report

Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Shultz

Sharon McDonald reported the following: 2018 - 13 VCs awarded 2019 - Five VC applications to date have been processed. Program Update: Sharon shared that her committee was still working to update the program They are continuing to explore how to incorporate the multiple new AKC sports into the VC program without comprising the integrity of the flagship VC program. She will meet with the VC Committee members during DCA week to discuss program update strategies. Also, during DCA week, she will informally meet with members of the multi-sport community seeking their thoughts and input. Sharon reported she will create a Versatility Application form that will contain all necessary information. When completed, applicants will be able to download the form from the DCA website or request a form from her via email. Sharon asked for clarification as to when a plaque is awarded and when a certificate is given for completing the VC requirements. She was informed that the first owner listed on the dog’s AKC certificate must be a DCA member to receive a plaque. It was also noted the first owner listed must be the one to apply for the Versatility Award. Denny Van Hook will act as the Board liaison for the VC program.

Cheryl shared an email from AKC dated 3-1419 announcing online parent club tools. The

AKC Delegate’s Report: Larry Sorenson

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had emailed a report to Board members concerning the March 2019 AKC Delegate Meeting held in Newark, NJ. In the email he asked the Board to recommend a vote on the following proposals: The first proposal related to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 12 – Dog Show Entries, Conditions of Dog Affecting Eligibility, which would change the italicized portion of the section to be part of the rule. The second proposal addressed the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 13 – Dog Show Entries, Conditions of Dog Affecting Eligibility, which would make the section gender neutral, changes the first two paragraphs of italics to become part of the rule. The next proposal was directed towards Chapter 14, Section 8, Measuring, Weighing and Color Determinations When Factors of Disqualification in Breed Standards or Eligibility Under Conditions of Class or Division of Class Cancellation of Awards. This proposal would only reword the section. The proposed amendment to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 16, Section 6 – Championships would change the italicized sentence to be part of the rule. The proposed amendment to Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 13 – Dog Show Entries, Conditions of Dogs Affecting Eligibility is to make the section gender neutral. The last proposal to an amendment change involved the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedures for Retrievers, Chapter 14, Section 4 to end the possibility of dogs running as the first dog of a series more than once at the same stake at the same trial. Without objection the Board recommended a Yes vote for all six proposals.

Standing Committees: Ways and Means: A motion was made stating The Ways and Means Committee shall have total authority over the DCA’s artwork which includes DCA’s annual logo. Discussion followed. The maker of the motion requested it be withdrawn. Board approved the withdrawal. A motion was made and adopted stating DCA Ways and Means Committee will have final approval of DCA’s artwork which includes DCA’s Annual Logo.

Membership report: Georjan Bridger reported all Spring 2019 Membership Applications were approved. The following people were voted into membership: Lana Kovarik, Janice Klear, and Sybyl Swan. Special Committees: DCA Facebook Page – Debby Kreig reported on her progress in creating a DCA Facebook page. She noted the DCA page that is now in existence was created in 2012 without DCA Board approval. With 1,050 followers it is “live” but has not been used since its creation. She

recommends creating a DCA Facebook page that will broadcast event notices, not only for DCA Nationals but also local dachshund club events, Health and Welfare information, and News and Announcements. A “Connecting with Members” section was also proposed which could include items such as surveys, Breeder, Exhibitor and Junior Spotlights and the online version of the DCA Newsletter. A motion was made and adopted to move forward with a Facebook page with Debby Kreig as administrator.

Performance ROM: Denny Van Hook will work with PEC to create a Performance ROM. She will bring back a plan to the Board. Adding Additional Classes to the Triathlon – A motion was made and adopted to add TDU, Rally Intermediate and Rally Master to the Triathlon program. The TDU title will carry the same weight as a TD. A Rally Intermediate title will be worth one point and a Rally Master Title will be worth 3 points. The Board went into Executive session at 8:35 and reconvened at 8:50.

Parent Club Health Statement: Dan Burke presented a recommendation for health testing with the following statement: The Dachshund Club of America supports and encourages testing by Dachshund breeders in an attempt to reduce or eliminate diseases which may be inherited. DCA encourages breeders to participate in the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) program. CHIC is a database of consolidated health screening results from multiple sources and is sponsored by OFA.

The following health screening test were recommended: • Patella Luxation at 12 months or older and periodically reevaluated as some luxations will not be evident until later in life. Patients that are evaluated and found to have patella luxation should be reevaluated by a diplomate of the College of Veterinary Surgeons for confirmation. • Eye exam by a Board certified ACVO ophthalmologist which can be performed as soon as the puppy’s eyes are open and reevaluated within two years prior to breeding • A cardiac examination by a Board-Certified Cardiologist (ACVIM) for congenital cardiac disease at a minimum age of 12 months. Examination should involve auscultation with a stethoscope and not an echocardiograph. Motion was made and adopted to recommend breeders perform health testing for Patella Luxation and have an eye exam by a board certified ACVO Ophthalmologist and a cardiac examination by a Board-certified Cardiologist. Other diseases such as LaFora, IVDD and PRA will potentially be addressed when reliable, meaningful tests become available.

New Business: Nominations for our National Specialty Judges have been coming before the location has been selected, therefore, requiring judges who are nominated to agree to judge, if elected, not knowing where they will be expected to judge. Cheryl will send out a letter to the local dachshund clubs in an attempt to solicit host clubs two years in advance. She was instructed

to inform the clubs that Purina Farms is available to any clubs interested in hosting DCA. A motion was made and adopted to donate $2,500.00 to the National Animal Interest Alliance, one of the leading organizations fighting animal rights activists. LaFora – Dan Burke will write an article for the DCA Newsletter about LaFora and the testing now available. Prizes for National Field Trials – A motion was made and adopted to budget $250.00 beyond the cost of the DCA trophy program to be used towards prizes to be given at the DCA FT. A motion was made and adopted to accept Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County and Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club proposal to co-host DCA in 2021 at Harrisburg, PA.

DCA Challenge Trophies: A chair is needed for the Challenge trophies. Ken Hagmueller has agreed to transport them from this DCA to Texas where they will be available for DCA 2020. Vicki Spencer will send Ken the information for the engraving that will be needed. Without objection retired DCA Challenge trophies will not be replaced. The next meeting will be held in Nashville, TN on October 26, 2019. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Submitted by Vicki Spencer, DCA Recording Secretary

Following are the two articles that were published previously clarifying the rules for the DCA Judges Selection From the Dachshund Club of America Newsletter Winter 2012, Page 13

Dachshund Club of America Proposal for DCA Judges Selection There have been a number of concerns expressed by members over the years regarding the present system used at the DCA Annual Meeting to select the National conformation judges. Some of the major concerns are: • All nominations come from the floor at the Annual Meeting • The moratorium for judges should include all varieties for at least 3 years • Members not attending the Annual Meeting have no participation in the judge selection process • The election of a judge by variety is greatly influenced by members who do not show in that variety • The election process, by variety, at the Annual Meeting takes too long The following proposal was designed as a new and different approach

to address these issues and to provide a fair and smooth selection process. This proposal will be on the agenda and voted on by members at the DCA 2013 Annual Meeting. If adopted, the process will start in 2014 for the selection of the 2016 judges.

STEP # 1 A notice will be posted in the DCA Newsletter approximately six months before the Annual Meeting to announce the dates when each DCA member can submit one judge nominee, in writing, to the Corresponding Secretary. Nominations will not be by variety; any judge nominated and elected will be drawn to judge a variety by lottery. All judges who have judged a variety at DCA in one of the three prior years will be listed as ineligible due to their recent DCA assignment.

STEP # 2 The Corresponding Secretary will validate that each nomination is from a DCA member, with only one submission per member. After the nomination period closes, the Corresponding Secretary will then tabulate the nominations to determine the ten judges with the highest number of nominations. In case of a tie, both nominees tied will be included in the top ten, and the judge with the next lowest number of votes will be moved down the list. The Corresponding Secretary will then validate that these top ten nominees are not provisional, are eligible to judge dachshunds, and are in good standing with the AKC. The Corresponding Secretary will contact these top ten nominees to confirm his/her availability and continued on next page... Dachshund Club of America Winter 2019

Judges Selection continued from page 25 acceptance of the DCA contract terms, if elected. The results will be held as confidential and will be announced to the membership at the Annual Meeting. No nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting.

STEP # 3 At the Annual Meeting, each member present will vote by ballot for three judges from the list of ten nominees. The three individuals having the most votes will judge DCA.

STEP # 4 Members present will vote a second time by ballot for three of the remaining nominees. The top three judges from this second ballot will be alternates.

the drawing for the judge of that variety, followed by the drawing for the alternate judge for that variety. The process will continue for the remaining two varieties.

SPECIAL NOTES: • The total membership has an opportunity to participate in the nomination process. • The final selections are still determined by members present at the Annual Meeting. • There is a three year moratorium for judges who have served, allowing more opportunity for others to be honored. • More awareness and consideration will be given by members when voting since the variety judges are assigned by lottery. • The total process will require less time at the Annual Meeting.

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STEP # 5 Each variety name will be on a separate slip of paper & placed in one container. The three judges’ names elected to judge DCA will be placed in a second container; and the three alternate judges’ names will be placed in a third container. The variety will be drawn first followed by

From the Dachshund Club of America Newsletter Autumn 2017, Page 55

DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES May 25, 2017 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville, KY The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. It was established that a quorum was present. The Minutes Approval Committee will consist of Laura Abbott-Licht, Monika Martin, and Susan Genz. Report of Treasurer: Ken Levison supplied copies of Account Activities from January 1 to December 31, 2016, a 2016 Budget to Actual and his Annual Report. He noted an approximate loss of $21,000.00 from last year due mainly from the Board's decision to buy plaques at the current price to avoid the escalating price of the plaques. He also noted the Board voted to not pass along the increased costs of the plaques to member clubs at this time. He also noted our membership has declined slightly and advertising revenue has dropped. Ken also mentioned that a total of $4,544.43 from Purina went to the DCA Health and Welfare Trust Fund. Report of Delegate: Larry Sorenson showed a video, made by the AKC delegate body, depicting what AKC can do for clubs. He shared an update on AKC activities. In a slide show he explained the delegates' responsibilities. He also shared that dachshund registrations have gone up. He also reported Sanction B matches may now be held concurrently with a dog show. They no longer have to be scheduled after the show has ended. These matches will continue to count towards compliance required by AKC. Larry also reported that the National Owner Handled is growing. Trick Dog is a new title and a revenue maker for AKC. Puppy of Achievement (POA) title is being piloted, as well as the Dog Achiever program, where dogs eligible must have a placement or qualifying score in three different sports. There will be a change as to how Grand Champion points will be calculated, in that an exhibitor may count his/her dog in calculating the points earned.

Bob Wlodkowski: rslepyholo@aol.com Paul Martin: Brando2@starpower.net

Good Sportsmanship Award: Jerry Cerasini apologized to the membership for not having an award for this year. The award was lost at DCA 2016 and he is working to replace it. He asked the membership to consider submitting a short essay to him about someone in our sport who is seen promoting good sportsmanship. DCA 2018 Report: Central Ohio Dachshund Club members David Temple, Debbie Krieg, Victor John, and Cindy Niles presented a timeline (April 22nd to May 5th) for DCA 2018 which included information for next year. The Host hotel will be at the Double Tree by Hilton in Columbus, OH. New Business: *Breed Standard Revision: Ken Levison explained the process DCA is required to go through per AKC. AKC approved the wording proposed by DCA and the proposed revision has been published in the DCA Newsletter. A two-month waiting period is required for time to receive comments from the membership. Carl read the proposed revision and opened it up for discussion. A review of the history of the piebald was shared by Sandy Russell. No members came forward to speak against the proposed revision. The next step in the process will be a voting ballot sent to all DCA members. *SmileAmazon.com: Dr. Denny Van Hook urged all members to sign up for the SmileAmazon.com program. You can request that Amazon contribute to the DCA Health and Welfare Trust. At no cost to the buyer, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of bought items to the Trust Fund. *Voting for DCA Conformation judges: A motion was made to put voting of DCA National judges back to the Annual Meeting. Point of Order was called to table voting for the above motion. A motion was made to change voting to vote by coat and ballots go out to all membership by U.S. mail. Points of Clarification - Each member will have the opportunity to vote for one judge per coat. Sending by U.S. mail would include placing the ballot in the newsletter. Motion adopted. DCA 2017 Facebook Page: Tracy Freeling and Karen Jones were thanked for setting up a DCA 2017 Facebook page. It was suggested DCA take it on as a permanent option. Judge Nominations for Annual DCA Field and Earthdog: Motion was made and adopted to require nominated judges for the DCA Annual Field Trial and Earth Dog to be a DCA member. Meeting adjourned at 11:07. Submitted by Vicki Spencer

ALL BREED AND FIELD NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 1, 2020 MAIL the forms you have recently received via First Class Mail, in a #10 envelope, to: Cheryl Shultz, 3817 Seven Oaks Drive, Corona, CA 92881 26

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A Dachshund Back by Diana Rockwell

(I want to preface this article by saying I am sticking my neck out and airing family matters. But I hope that my experience can and will help others. None of us can learn if we do not share things that we have learned and experienced.)

hy is it that every time a dachshund goes down in the back the veterinarians ALWAYS assume it is disc disease, surgery is required, and the dog should never be bred again? I have a story to share to show that symptoms presented by dogs not walking is not always a disc problem… Read on…

About three weeks ago one of our champion bitches got into a little scuffle with another champion bitch…which does happen, right? No one was seriously hurt, but the one that had the small wounds I took to the vet the following morning for wound care and antibiotics, since 3 of the wounds were puncture wounds and the rest little scrapes. This was not a HUGE fight and I was able to separate them immediately. Four days later, the wounded one, was down, could not get up and couldn’t walk. She had no feeling in her feet, but she could stand…she just could not or would not walk. I assumed that this was from the fight and obviously she was hurt much worse than we all thought or that the xrays had shown. So, back to the vet we went. He ran blood tests, x-rays repeated, and told me that I needed to take her to San Antonio to see the neurosurgeon. Her inability to walk was from the fight and she had injured her back. He also told me that some feeling had returned to her feet as when he pinched her feet she turned around and bit him…encouraging, right? I traveled to San Antonio and went to Mission Vet Specialists, where I had never been before and I was very apprehensive and extremely concerned over our beautiful bitch, who I might add had come in season in the middle of all this. The neurosurgeon examined her and assured me that it was her back, but to be sure she was going to do an MRI. She would do the surgery that night and call me after the surgery. Before leaving I was required to pay the $5500 for the surgery. (Thank the good Lord we had the money to do that. I guess if we had not, I could

have set up a payment plan.). I left my little girl there and went back to Kerrville, about a 90 minute drive. Upon arriving home, I received a phone call from the neurosurgeon. She told me that it was not her back and she was sorry that she had jumped to conclusions. In fact, she informed me, that it was one of the best set of vertebrates she had ever looked at…wow, was that ever encouraging, but I knew a ‘BUT” was coming…When they did the spinal tap, her spinal cord lit up like a Christmas tree….she had an infection of the spinal cord and it was MENINGITIS!!!! I did not know whether to cheer that it was not her vertebrates, cry because she had a “horrifying” virus, or pray that it could be handled and not contagious to the rest of the dogs. I lifted up a quick prayer. The neurosurgeon continued to explain that it was infectious meningitis and it was curable by heavy medications. After I recovered myself, I asked her what caused this and she asked me if I lived in the country. I told her we lived on a ranch and had a lot of wildlife. Meningitis is spread to dogs by eating wildlife feces or breathing in the microbes from an infected animal. No one else on our place was sick. This little bitch is bad about eating anything that comes unto her path. Does that sound familiar to anyone? I was most concerned that this was a result of something I had done or not done. I have a mixture of concrete runs and grass paddock runs for the dogs. My concrete runs are all under cover and are picked up 2-4 times a day. I have two people that live and work on the ranch and Clorox, scrub, and keep runs picked up on a daily basis. We house the dogs in Shoreline Stainless Steel crates which are scrubbed daily and floors mopped each day. I was ready to concrete the entire ranch and high fence our entire place… .just imagine, 50 acres of concrete!!!???? The vet explained to me that was not necessary as this just happened. She went on to explain to me that not enough research has been done on wildlife for diseases such as this, but they do know how it is transmitted. Our little girl spent a week in the hospital. When I picked her up she was only walking with a sling…the doctors assured me that she would return to normal…I was not so sure. They also told me that she had become quite the diva and was beginning to depend on the sling…does that surprise anyone about our beloved breed? After getting a refund of $650.50, I drove home…yes, the bill was over $4800. My husband had been all pumped that we were going to get money back, but I was happy to get some back and not have to pay more. When I got home I attempted to walk her with the leash and the sling. Those of you that know me and my fused and broken neck, know that it is difficult for me to bend over. But I did it that evening and when Don came home, he held the leash and I held the sling…then I decided she was not going to go anywhere, so we left off the leash. But I got her a couple of times walking on her own even with the sling. So, I thought, you little diva! I took the sling off, sat on the ground and called her and she walked to me…stumbling, but

walking. Today, she was pivoting on her rear legs and attempted a run, but she stumbled a little and continued to walk slowly. Today, she has been home for 5 days and she is doing very well. She is still on her 7 different medications. 2 liquids, 1 capsule, and 4 pills… twice a day. Like the diva she is, she quickly figured out the pill pockets were filled with meds, so she began to eat the pill pocket and spit out the pills. I went down to the barn and recovered a horse pill injector and was able to administer them that way. Fixed her little wagon!!! She should be on this medication for at least 2 weeks and then we will go back for a follow-up. I am thankful that she did not have a back problem. (I had my church’s prayer team praying for her!). I am appreciative that we live in an area with such outstanding vet care without having to go to Texas A&M University which is a 3 hour drive. And I was overly thrilled that she is recovering so quickly. So the next time, God forbid, you have a back issue or a dog down, do not panic and assume surgery is in your future. Find a good specialist. Take the dog to them and wait for the necessary tests and to see what the problem could be. You just may be surprised.! SIGNS OF MENINGITIS IN DOGS These symptoms of meningitis vary among dogs. However, it’s important to be cognizant of them, so if in case your pet exhibits these symptoms, you take them seriously and get your dog to a veterinarian right away. • Neck or back pain, which would result in stiffness in your dog and his desire to not move around all that much • Muscle spasms in the neck, back, or legs • Having trouble when walking • Your dog’s eyes not tracking objects (for example, food, which rivets most dogs’ attention) • Loss of appetite • Fever, which would require a thermometer for proper check • Vomiting CAUSES OF MENINGITIS IN DOGS Meningitis, being a disease of the nervous system, usually originates somewhere else in your pet’s body. Usually, your dog will contract an infection elsewhere, which then spreads throughout the body and attacks the meninges. These can be bacteria, viruses, parasites, or even fungi. Toxins or autoimmune diseases that weaken the dog’s natural ability to fight infections may be the cause as well. Certain breeds are predisposed to meningitis, which include beagles, Bernese mountain dogs, and pugs. TREATMENT OF MENINGITIS IN DOGS Depending on the cause of the meningitis, your veterinary neurologist may prescribe: • Steroids, which suppresses the immune system so the inflammation will diminish • Antibiotics if the cause of meningitis originated with an infection • Antiepileptic drugs if the dog is seizuring • Intravenous fluids if the dog has not been eating or drinking previously • Pain medication • Bed rest and care as meningitis can zap the energy of dogs as they fight the disease for 4 weeks or so Dachshund Club of America Winter 2019

Reprinted from the AKC Events website as of 12/5/19 Contact the Event Chairs of these events with any questions. Only those events approved by AKC before this publication is printed are listed.

Greater Portland Dachshund Club - PM January 15, 2020 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, 2020 Florida Classic Park 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/ Total Entry Limit: 100

Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club January 18, 2020 Florida Classic Park 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/ Total Entry Limit: 100

Potomac Hound Club January 24, 2020 Richmond Raceway Complex Labrurnum Ave. & Richmond-Henrico Tplke. Richmond, VA Web Site: http://janpoetic5.wix.com/potomac-hound-club Entries for this event are limited to: 500

Dachshund Club of America, Inc. February 7, 2020 Hilton Westchester 699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, NY Web Site: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Dachshund Association of Long Island February 8, 2020 Hilton Westchester 699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, NY

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Closing Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Event Chair: Dr. Michelle Kutzler P.O. Box 234 Philomath, OR 97370 michelle.kutzler@oregonstate.edu • 541-740-1434 For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307 (503) 364-9695 artsrpassion@gmail.com

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

Closing Date: Thursday, January 2, 2020 Event Chair: Daniel T. Stolz P.O. Box 10345, San Antonio, FL 34603 stolzdachs.ds@gmail.com • 813-928-2022 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107 Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Event Chair: Daniel T. Stolz P.O. Box 10345, San Antonio, FL 34603 stolzdachs.ds@gmail.com • 813-928-2022 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107 Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Event Chair: Polly Smith P.O. Box 309, St. Stephens Church, VA 23148-0309 pollysmith@me.com • 804-769-0113 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107 Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Event Chair: Trudy Kawami 540 54th St., Brooklyn, NY 11220-3115 salixbrooklyn@aol.com • 646-287-1406 For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 info@raudogshows.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Event Chair: Mrs. Diane Poranski 1144 Patricia Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795 dianeporanski@gmail.com • 631-291-0343 For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 info@raudogshows.com

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

Ronda Bermke Ronda Bermke Ronda Bermke

Sweepstakes: Vicky Cook

Ms. Celeste M. Gonzalez Ms. Celeste M. Gonzalez Ms. Celeste M. Gonzalez

Junior Show: Ms. Celeste M. Gonzalez

Mr. David R. Miller Mr. David R. Miller Mr. David R. Miller Mr. David R. Miller

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

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

Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information. Mr. Robert Bruce Jenkins Mr. Robert Bruce Jenkins Mr. Robert Bruce Jenkins Ms. Kandice Kostic

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

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

Rocky Mountain Hound Association of Colorado February 13, 2020 National Western Complex 4655 Humbolt St., Denver, CO Web Site: http://www.rmhounds.org

San Diego Dachshund Club, Inc. February 21, 2020 Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA Web Site: http://www.sddc.us Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of California February 28, 2020 Los Angeles County Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave Pomona, CA Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of St. Louis, Inc. February 28, 2020 Purina Farms, 200 Checkerboard Drive Gray Summit, MO Web Site: http://www.dachshund-stl.org/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Closing Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Event Chair: Kristy Wilson 1298 Bluejay Ave., Brighton, CO 80601-7394 ktjd1@yahoo.com • 303-478-2128 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

Hound Group: Mrs. Cathy H. Daugherty: Junior Show: Mrs. Cathy H. Daugherty Judges Breed: (L) Mrs. Cathy H. Daugherty (S) Sheila D. Paske (W) Sheila D. Paske Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Event Chair: Cheryl Lemon 5609 Amaya Dr., Apt. 232, La Mesa, CA 91942-3685 lemonc@cox.net • 619-787-8824 For additional information contact: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022-7303 (323) 727-0136 • mail@jbradshaw.com

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Sheila D. Paske (S) Sheila D. Paske (W) Sheila D. Paske Junior Show: Sheila D. Paske (p) Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Event Chair: Janet Georgeanne 10829 Marklein Ave., Mission Hills, CA 91345 Winddachs1@aol.com • 818-268-4574 For additional information contact: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022-7303 (323) 727-0136 • mail@jbradshaw.com

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Janice Finney (S) Janice Finney (W) Janice Finney Junior Show: Janice Finney (p) Please contact event secretary/superintendent or review premium list for Sweepstakes class and judge information.

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Mr. Christopher John Moes (S) Mr. Christopher John Moes W) Mr. Christopher John Moes Junior Show: Ms. Elizabeth “Lani” McKennon

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Event Chair: Sally Burgess 4748 Jacob Ln., Wentzville, MO 63385-6339 sesb1311@netzero.com • 314-320-0087 For additional information contact: Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 • info@foytrentdogshows.com

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Carolyn A. Herbel Carolyn A. Herbel Carolyn A. Herbel

Junior Show: Carolyn A. Herbel

Mr. Johnny R. Shoemaker Mr. Johnny R. Shoemaker Mr. Johnny R. Shoemaker

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Badger Dachshund Club, Inc.-AM March 7, 2020 Oshkosh Kennel Club 220 W. Packer Avenue, Oshkosh, WI Web Site: http://www.badgerdc.org Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Badger Dachshund Club, Inc.-PM March 7, 2020 Oshkosh Kennel Club 220 W. Packer Avenue, Oshkosh, WI Web Site: http://www.badgerdc.org Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Badger Dachshund Club, Inc. March 8, 2020 Oshkosh Kennel Club 220 W. Packer Avenue, Oshkosh, WI Web Site: http://www.badgerdc.org Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County March 14, 2020 York Interstate Fairgrounds Rt 74 Carlisle Ave. York, PA

Louisville Dachshund Club March 14, 2020 Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center 937 Phillips Land Louisville, KY Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of New Jersey March 20, 2020 New Jersey Convention and Exposition Cntr. 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Dachshund Club of New Jersey March 21, 2020 New Jersey Convention and Exposition Cntr. 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

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Closing Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Event Chair: Pamela Voelz 2762 S. Linebarger Terrace, Milwaukee, WI 53207 pamdox004@sbcglobal.net • 414-481-8538 For additional information contact: Kathy Dachlet, Event Secretary 7821 Morrison Rd., Greenleaf, WI 54126 (920) 864-2752 • k9secretary@centurytel.net

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Mrs. Fran Colonna (S) Mrs. Fran Colonna (W) Mrs. Fran Colonna

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Mr. Jason Hoke (S) Mr. Jason Hoke (W) Mr. Jason Hoke

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) Ms. Meghen Riese-Bassel (S) Ms. Meghen Riese-Bassel (W) Ms. Meghen Riese-Bassel Sweepstakes: Dr. Shan Jumper

Junior Show: Mrs. Fran Colonna

Obedience/ Rally: Ms. Lynn Tamms

Closing Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Event Chair: Nancy Dougherty P.O. Box 121, Lewisville, PA 19351-0121 ndoughe982@aol.com • 610-207-5990 For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 info@raudogshows.com

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Closing Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Event Chair: Laura A. Licht 1020 Indian Trail, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 petalpshr@bellsouth.net • 502-741-3964 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Event Chair: Phyllis Meseroll 244 Mcbrydge Dr., Swoope, VA 24479-2335 jrzteckel@comcast.net • 609-712-0428 For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 • info@raudogshows.com Closing Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Event Chair: Phyllis Meseroll 244 Mcbrydge Dr., Swoope, VA 24479-2335 jrzteckel@comcast.net • 609-712-0428 For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 • info@raudogshows.com

Michael Faulkner Michael Faulkner Michael Faulkner Mrs. Dale R. Ward

Hound Group Mr. William (Bill) P. Shelton NOHS Hound Group Mrs. Valerie Hamilton

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

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

Mr. Whitney J. Coombs Mr. Whitney J. Coombs Mr. Whitney J. Coombs

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

Mr. Mark Houston-McMillan Mr. Mark Houston-McMillan Mr. Mark Houston-McMillan

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Dachshund Club of Greater Syracuse March 26, 2020 New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse, NY

Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta March 27, 2020 Gwinnett County Fair Grounds 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Lawrenceville, GA Web Site:http://www.dcma-atl.org

Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta March 28, 2020 Gwinnett County Fair Grounds 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Lawrenceville, GA Web Site:http://www.dcma-atl.org

AM-Golden Gate Dachshund Club, Inc. April 17, 2020 Solano County Fairgrounds 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA Web Site: http://www.goldengatedachshundclub.org Entries for this event are limited to: 100

PM-Golden Gate Dachshund Club, Inc. April 17, 2020 Solano County Fairgrounds 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA Web Site: http://www.goldengatedachshundclub.org Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Central Ohio Dachshund Club, Inc. April 18, 2020 Ohio Expo Center/Ohio State Fairgrounds 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus, OH Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Event Chair: Joanne Hurst 5485 Williams Rd., Munnsville, NY 13409 315-527-4208 For additional information contact: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., Superintendent P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 (610) 376-1880 • info@raudogshows.com Closing Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Event Chair: Robert E. Schwalbe 71 Valley Way, Pendergrass, GA 30567 reschwalbe@yahoo.com • 706-693-7142 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, March 11, 2020 Event Chair: Robert E. Schwalbe 71 Valley Way, Pendergrass, GA 30567 reschwalbe@yahoo.com • 706-693-7142 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

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

Ms. Sandra Anderson Mr. Fred Hyer Mr. Fred Hyer Mr. Fred Hyer

Junior Show: Steve Reale

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

Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer

Junior Show: Dr. Ronald I Spritzer AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W)

Mrs. Carol Spritzer Mrs. Carol Spritzer Mrs. Carol Spritzer

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Event Chair: Miss Margaret Peat 280 Alta Vista Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 santaclaravalleykc@gmail.com • 415-309-0103 For additional information contact: Tom Sikora, Event Secretary P.O. Box 22107, C/O MB-F Inc. Greensboro, NC 27420 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com

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

Adrian Quesada Adrian Quesada Adrian Quesada

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

Jacqueline Fogel Jacqueline Fogel Jacqueline Fogel

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Event Chair: John Niles 3062 S. Section Line Rd., Delaware, OH 43015 jpniles@yahoo.com • 740-815-2838 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 mbf@infodog.com

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Sweepstakes Robert Ott, Jr.

Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt

Junior Show: Mrs. Anne M. Schmidt

Anthony Clemento Anthony Clemento Anthony Clemento

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Dachshund Club of America, Inc. April 19, 2020 Ohio Expo Center/Ohio State Fairgrounds 717 East 17th Ave. Columbus, OH Web Site: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Cumberland Valley Dachshund Club April 25, 2020 Williamson Co. Ag. Park 4215 Long Lane Franklin, TN Web Site: http://www.c-v-d-c.com

Cumberland Valley Dachshund Club April 26, 2020 Williamson Co. Ag. Park 4215 Long Lane Franklin, TN Web Site: http://www.c-v-d-c.com

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley April 25, 2020 Motel 6 Claremont 840 So Indian Hill Blvd Claremont, CA Web Site :http://www.dcsav.org/

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley April 26, 2020 Motel 6 Claremont 840 So Indian Hill Blvd Claremont, CA Web Site: http://www.dcsav.org/

Dallas-Ft. Worth Dachshund Club April 28, 2020 Mesquite Convention Center 1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite, TX Web Site: http://www.dfwdachshund.com

Dallas-Ft. Worth Dachshund Club April 29, 2020 Mesquite Convention Center 1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite, TX Web Site: http://www.dfwdachshund.com

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Closing Date: Wednesday, April 08, 2020 Event Chair: Mr. Wayne Beard 9558 Creekwood Cove, Lakeland, TN 38002 waynebeard7903@att.net • 901-488-3085 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

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Closing Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Event Chair: Steve Shultz 3817 Seven Oaks Dr., Corona, CA 92881-0737 cherevee@sbcglobal.net • 951-314-8091 For additional information contact: Eileen Parr, Event Secretary 18780 Munsee Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307-1426 (760) 946-9048 • parrkees@mac.com

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

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Closing Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Event Chair: Ms. Lexa Richmond 124 Oakhurst Drive Bedford, TX 76022 hialeahdachshunds@gmail.com • 432-210-9666 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, March 25, 2020 Event Chair: Ms. Lexa Richmond 124 Oakhurst Drive Bedford, TX 76022 hialeahdachshunds@gmail.com • 432-210-9666 For additional information contact: Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 info@foytrentdogshows.com

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

Junior Show: Mrs. Jan Swayze-Curry

Thomas L. Kirstein Thomas L. Kirstein Thomas L. Kirstein

Junior Show: Thomas L. Kirstein

Mrs. Danelle M. Brown Mrs. Danelle M. Brown Mrs. Danelle M. Brown

Junior Show: Mrs. Juliet E. Rigtrup (p)

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Mrs. Frances H. Forrester Mrs. Frances H. Forrester Mrs. Frances H. Forrester

Junior Show: Mrs. Frances H. Forrester Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W) Junior Show:

Steven Wolden Laura E. Abbott-Licht Mr. Gary R. Fisher Mr. Gary R. Fisher

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Ronda Bermke Hal T. Biermann Ms. Marianne McCullough

Junior Show: Ms. Marianne McCullough Obedience: Ms. Lora L. Seale

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Dachshund Club of America, Inc. May 1, 2020 Mesquite Convention Center 1700 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite, TX Web Site: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org

Midwest Dachshund Club May 23, 2020 Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds 2900 Lake St Kalamazoo, MI Web Site: http://www.midwestdachshundclub.com

Cascade Dachshund Club September 6, 2020 Stanwood-Camano Community Fair 6431 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, WA Web Site: http://www.cascadedachs.org/ Entries for this event are limited to: 100

Closing Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Event Chair: Lexa Richmond 124 Oakhurst Dr., Bedford, TX 76022 hialeahdachshunds@gmail.com • 432-210-9666 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, May 6, 2020 Event Chair: Steve Rice 2526 Genes Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1900 rice5427@gmail.com • 586-242-7410 For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 mbf@infodog.com Closing Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Event Chair: Jean Dieden 3535 Swede Hill Rd., Clinton, WA 98236-8803 jmdieden@whidbeyisland.com • 360-631-0329 For additional information contact: BaRay Event Services, Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 508, Burlington, WA 98233-0508 (360) 755-7086 • dogshows@barayevents.com

AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W)

Mrs. Lorraine Simmons Eric Henningsen Dianne R. Graham

Junior Show: Mrs. Lorraine Simmons (p) AKC National Owner-Handled Series Judges Breed: (L) (S) (W)

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

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Hal T. Biermann Hal T. Biermann Hal T. Biermann

Junior Show: Hal T. Biermann

IN HONOR OF BREEDERS

Written by: Cathy Blatz of Summerhill Dachshunds

In the not to distant past the dog Breeder was held in high esteem. It was an honor to be considered a Breeder. Pedigree Dog Food advertised as the food of choice of Top Breeders. The AKC touted the Breeder as the BACKBONE of the pure bred dog sports. There were always puppy producers out there, but they were never considered Breeders. Breeder said it all, the word needed no qualifiers.

Slowly, over time, the Animal Rights extremists changed the language of the dog world. Pets became companions. Owners became guardians. People were told they bought from a Breeder, but adopted from a shelter or rescue. The AR movement found the worst of the sub-standard puppy producing kennels and labeled them “Puppy-Mills”. Pictures of these sub-standard kennels proved to be a tremendous money maker for the AR Movement. Rescues and Shelters joined with the AR movement trying to convince the pet loving public that buying from a Pet Store or Hobby Breeder increased the suffering in “Puppy Mills”. Adopt Don’t Shop became the new mantra. True breeders tried to distance themselves from “Puppy-Mills”. They called themselves responsible. They raised their puppies with love and care. Puppy’s parents were members of the family, were show champions and health tested. These breeders were always available to their puppies and puppy buyers. Today even the most dedicated breeder is hounded by the AR extremist, whose ultimate goal is the elimination of all companion animals. Organizations like PETA and HSUS campaign for legislation to make any breeding illegal or to make permits so expensive that very few can afford one. AR organizations want all companion animals de-sexed so there will be no new pets. True breeders, who pour their hearts and souls into their dogs, struggle to survive the AR onslaught. True breeders still breed the best to the best. They stay up day and night with their moms and new babies. They spend hours, days and weeks handling and socializing their puppies. They agonize to find just the right home for their precious pups. These Breeders need no qualifiers, they need not make excuses. They are BREEDERS. They provide a Photo by valuable service to the future of their chosen breeds and to the pet buying public. Nicole Cooper Will these wonderful home breeders survive the AR agenda of eliminating companion animals? Will the minds and eyes of enough animal loving people open to see the truth behind the AR propaganda? That is up to you. It is up to each of us to learn the truth behind the slick ad campaigns. Dachshund Club of America Winter 2019

Catherine Carson, age 12 handling CH Twelfth Night Famous Amos ROM Best Junior Handler DCA 1987

Anne Carson Twelfth Night Dachshunds

AKC Platinum Breeder of Merit article by Laura Potash

ave you ever seen the look on a young child’s face when they enter a toy store for the first time? In 2002, I was that wideeyed 10 year old stepping foot into Mrs. Carson’s kennel for the first time during a Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Club meeting at her house. I remember falling in love with all the dogs jumping up on the gate to lick my hands. When we left her house that day, I did not know that my life would never be the same. A few short months later, my parents received a phone call about a litter of puppies, and the offer of a lifetime. The day I got to take my own Twelfth Night puppy home was notably one of the best days of my young life. Mrs. Carson taught me

As you are the first dachshund breeder to receive the AKC Breeder of Merit Platinum award, please explain how you qualified. o qualify for the BOM Platinum, the breeder must have bred a minimum of 100 AKC registered dogs earning titles with a minimum of 60 having earned prefix titles. All puppies from the three most recent litters must be registered. A list of all dogs with their titles must be presented. Fortunately for me, the AKC will provide such a list. Since 107 of dogs I have bred have conformation championships and many have additional titles and all of my puppies have been registered, I was qualified to receive the award.

everything from grooming to showing, no question ever went unanswered. I had a full support system from her and Mr. Carson throughout my whole career in Juniors. She has shed many happy tears for me and we have shed many sad tears together. During Domino’s last journey around a show ring in 2015 at Chattanooga DCA, she gave me the biggest hug outside of the ring and we reminisced about his and my show career. Mrs. Carson not only strives to preserve the breed that she and so many others love, but she is constantly working towards better health, temperament, and quality. Through her dedication to pedigrees she has built her own empire and an outstanding line of dogs with Twelfth Night Dachshunds. Her “type” has become one that many veterans in the breed can pinpoint easily. I challenge everyone reading this to reach out and have a conversation with Mrs. Carson (she recently told me to call her Anne since I am an “adult” now, but she will always be Mrs. Carson to me), she is a wealth of knowledge and has a passion for this breed and the sport of purebred dogs unlike anyone else I have ever met. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for sharing her passion with me so long ago through my sweet Domino (gone but not forgotten, 2/11/2003-5/12/2019). No one is more deserving of the Platinum Breeder of Merit level than Mrs. Carson. by Brenna Potash Carlisle How did you get started in dachshunds? My parents had a black and tan smooth dachshund after I had left their house, and I thought he was very smart and cute and decided that someday I would have one. When Jim and I moved into our first house, I started looking. One Sunday afternoon I convinced him to go with me to the home of a policeman in South Atlanta to see puppies. One does not go just to see puppies. Of course, we brought one home, a 7-week-old red smooth standard bitch which we named Red Lorelei of Twelfth Night. She was a wonderful dog and a great pet with the children as they began to arrive, and she lived to be 17. I had bought her pedigree from AKC and found one champion! I was so excited that I searched for the owner and Left to right: CH Twelfth Night Famous Amos ROM “Amos” CH Twelfth Night Star O’ Bermarg ROM “Star” Lehigh’s Electra Jettabelle L “Jetta”

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found her, Martha Strozewski, right in Atlanta. I loved visiting her and her smooths out of the Caseway lines from Kentucky. When our Lori was about four, Martha let me breed her to one of her males, and she had 8 puppies. As a total novice, I knew nothing about whelping, but Lori and I raised that entire litter, including a cleft palate puppy that outlived all the others in the litter to age 17. We kept one and about three years later we bred her and kept one of her puppies too. They were our family pets. They were nice dachshunds, but we never showed them. Why did you choose the name Twelfth Night? In 1966, when we bought Lori, I was teaching Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to my English classes. Lori’s birthday was January 6, the twelfth night of the Christmas celebration. Much later when I had found longhairs and begun showing and breeding, I was with friends trying to decide what kennel name to use. I remember that Muriel Neuhauser suggested that I keep Twelfth Night because, as she said, no one else would use it. It was that simple. How did you get into longhairs? We had smooths and bred two litters when the children were young. Our youngest, Catherine, was about 8 when she asked for “a dog with hair.” She actually wanted a collie, but I told her that would be too much hair, and I agreed to find a longhaired dachshund for her. It took a year to find one, but finally through Atlanta people who bred dachshunds, I found Cynthia and David Sartin in Birmingham, and I bought Lehigh’s Electra Jettabelle, Jetta, who became our first champion, shown by Cynthia. Catherine and I traveled to every show, and Catherine became very interested in all of it. She was just a natural with dogs, and she began to take people’s dogs into the ring before she was old enough for Junior Showmanship. Is that when you started showing and then breeding? Yes, Jetta had turned out to be quite nice, and she finished in a year. She actually was Reserve at the DCA National in Nashville, Judged by Betty Wick, and I thought we had won the world. Now I wanted a red bitch to round out the family pets, which still included one elderly smooth. I decided to breed Jetta to get that one bitch, and Martha Grantham suggested that I use her lovely red boy Shannon with Jetta. The resulting litter of 2 black and tan males brought us CH Twelfth Night’s Famous Amos, Catherine’s Juniors dog for eight wonderful years, starting with showing him and winning nine Reserves but no points for this nine-year-old girl and her beloved dog. On the advice of Ruby Bray, Bob’s mother, who was our dear friend, we decided to let Amos go to a couple of shows with Ed Barringer to see if he could get majors. We had a family trip planned and asked Ed, who lived in Atlanta then, if he could keep Amos during our vacation and show him, and Ed agreed, but he wanted to have him a weekend or two beforehand to get him acclimated. Well, the first weekend Amos won two majors and the next weekend he won three majors, and before we ever left for Hawaii, Amos was finished! We still did not have our red girl, and as the Sartins were not breeding

Westminster 2000 Benching Area left: CH Twelfth Night Call the Wind “Mariah” right: CH Twelfth Night Inherit the Wind “Spencer” any more, I turned to Martha Grantham again. I had seen CH Han-Jo’s ‘Xtra Copy at the specialty in Louisville, and my novice brain told me that if I could get something sired by him, I would be all set! Fortunately, Martha bred her beautiful Velvet to Eddie, and she kindly allowed me to have a bitch, who became CH Twelfth Night Star O’ Bermarg, our foundation. Catherine was very involved in all of the dog activities, including the breeding, whelping, raising, and training, and she began showing Star and finished her quickly. The obvious next move was to breed Star to Amos, and that litter gave us CH Twelfth Night ‘Xpress Rusty and three litter mates, all finished by Catherine when she was in junior high. Well, obviously you did not stop then. What happened next? We began to breed a little, one litter every other year as our household could handle more dogs and we had time to show them. We bred Star to Martha’s CH Bermarg’s Boondox Adventure, Crockett, and they had six very nice puppies, two bitches of which we kept. By that time Catherine had become very good in handling and was winning both in Conformation and in Juniors. It was a great time for mother and daughter to take off to dog shows every few weeks, and we became thoroughly hooked. Of course, at this time I was just the financier, driver, and kennel help, and Catherine was the trainer and winning handler. I know all your dogs live in your main house. How have you managed to have so many to show and keep them in your house? I developed the plan of co-ownership with people who wanted our nice puppies. The puppy went to the new home at about twelve weeks, and if it turned out well and the co-owners were agreeable, we showed the pup. We took them for weekends at a time and they went back home during the week. It was not the easiest way to show dogs, but it made our dogs continued on next page...

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available to us to show without our having to house them all. And over the years we found that none of the co-owners were unhappy with all those blue and purple ribbons. We still had a very active family of two older boys and Catherine, and we thought we would stop our dog population at six, but then we did not have anything to show after they all finished and we had grown to love whelping and raising puppies and showing. The obvious solution was to breed again, and I became fascinated with the different combinations and what they would produce. We had a lot of advice from Martha and others, and we learned along the way. Before leaving for college, Catherine finished nine champions, and when she left, she said “Mom, this is all yours.” I had never been in the ring other than to take a dog back for Winners when we had two, but she said that she would help me. I traveled to Virginia to meet her, and we went to several

shows there. I finished my first bred-by champion, CH Twelfth Night Morning Glory L, in Salem, VA, in 1994. Since then I have finished most of our champions with the help of Jim, who began handling with me in 2002. Those that we did not finish were shown to championships by their coowners or handlers they chose. Why do you co-own your dogs with their pet families, and how have your dealings with co-owners been over the years? My co-ownerships are based largely on mutual trust. One of the main reasons that I have established my co-ownership practice is that I do not want puppies neutered or spayed until they are at least three years old. I believe strongly that the overall health and well-being of the dog is enhanced when they are allowed to be intact at least until they are grown. As we know, most vets encourage pet owners to neuter at 6 months, the result largely of the huge effort of the animal rights activists who would like to see our ownership of animals ended altogether. At least with my co-ownership contract, the co-owners feel a responsibility to me in such decisions concerning their dogs. The other reason is that I want to be able to show the dogs in the BBE class. I breed for myself, to keep what I really want for breeding and as companions, and the coowner arrangement allows me to have dogs to show without having to house all of them and care for them as they get old. Our co-owners have, in many cases, become good friends. Almost all of them have come back for another Twelfth Night dog, and one family now

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has their fifth. They have come to know that I am not going to intrude on their lives with their dogs, but I will always be there for them when they need me. Over the years I have been to children’s dance recitals, school plays, soccer games and weddings. I have also met distraught families at the vet with a dangerously ill dog or have held their hands during euthanasia. I have always believed that if I bring these tiny creatures into the world, I must be responsible for them throughout their lives. Our coowners have been so wonderful in the love and care they give the dogs that we are delighted when they come back for another. Also I offer to sign off the ownership when the dog is spayed or neutered after they have been shown, but most people want me to stay right where I am and do not want me to sign off. My favorite story about a family coming to us for a puppy concerns parents and a son and daughter about 9 and 7 who came and visited all the adult dogs and played outside and generally had a good time. During that time I explained my co-ownership contract, and they left with a copy. Shortly I received a call from the very polite father who told me what a nice time they had had visiting us, but that really all they wanted to do was buy a dog. They were not interested in a relationship. I assured him that he could buy a dog from someone, to which he said “But not from you?” I said that my puppies all go into co-ownerships, and I wished him well in finding what he wanted. He thanked me and hung up. Within ten minutes, the phone rang and it was this same father, who said, “I found out that we do want a relationship.” It has been a great relationship too. Both of the children did a little showing in Juniors and Conformation with their first dog. The parents have been good members of DCMA. Over the years they have had two more of our dogs and we have remained friends, even to the extent that the son, now 31, stays with our dogs when he is available when we travel. Two years ago they brought us a card for the twentieth anniversary of our friendship! How many litters and how many puppies have you produced? Over the past 37 years, we have bred and whelped 29 litters yielding 122 puppies, 109 of which have become champions, 105 Conformation or Dual Champions and 2 Field Champions. I have co-bred 3 litters which I did not whelp and which produced 16 puppies with 4 champions. Of course, these numbers do not include litters sired by my males out of bitches owned by others. We have finished entire litters of 5, 6, 7, and 8, all with the cooperation of the co-owners. We have only four young puppies to show at this point, and they will be our last. Which dogs have been your favorites? Well, all of my favorites have been standard longhaired dachshunds, obviously. It is really hard to name a favorite one. Jetta was our first and was very smart and pretty and taught us to love the breed. Through Amos, we learned the delight of a male dog as a family companion, as he was our first. Star was the matriarch of the Twelfth Night family and Catherine’s first champion, teaching every new puppy her rank in no short order. On down the line, funny Sapphire, our first ROMO who loved to roll over in the middle of a down-and-back or go-around, gave us the “Wind” litter, with four Group One winners, including Spencer and Shelley, both top-ranked males, and the beautiful Mariah, the top longhair bitch and number three longhair, and beautiful Butler. We were fortunate enough to have two great handlers, Lorene Hogan who handled Spencer and Shelley to the top ranks, and Ed Barringer, who was recognized as Mariah’s handler when she achieved a top standing. And it did not stop there, but to name them all would be too much. There’s no way to pick a favorite, as you can see, because they all were so beloved and important. Right now CH Twelfth Night Frozen in Time, Junior, sired posthumously by Rusty, occupies the catbird seat, or what used to be my chair, at our house. Our four others are sweet GCH CH Twelfth Night Sabrina Fairchild, who yearns to sit in Jim’s lap all the time; the big guy, GCH CH Twelfth Night 'Xpress Legacy L, Hoosier, the result of a dual sire breeding, hence his name “Who’s Your Daddy?”; GCH CH Twelfth Night Still I Rise, Maya, who stole my heart as a puppy and has never disappointed me, except, of course, when she decided that she knew more about what we were supposed to do in the ring than I did; and Maya’s funny daughter sired through cryogenics by Shelley, Twelfth Night The Original It Girl, Zelda, who failed to delight me with her first and only

show last month when she simply refused to follow instructions. She plays well with others, though, and we are thrilled to have her. And at last our Catherine and her family have their first, Zelda’s brother Moose, a beautiful black-and-tan boy who has the happiest of existences with two young boys. With any luck, we will get Catherine back into the show ring with this one. What do you like best about raising dachshunds? I LOVE whelping and raising puppies, although I am a nervous wreck with each litter until I get them all here. I think dachshunds are clearly the best dogs as entertaining, loyal companions, and I delight in each new puppy, especially watching them and Dachshund ice sculpture finally choosing the one I will keep. After the others have at Catherine’s wedding. been matched with their new homes, I strive to give every owner a good start. By the time that a puppy leaves me at twelve weeks or older, they are eating and sleeping in their own crates and know to go out the dog door to potty. From their first solid food at 3 weeks, I whistle a certain sound whenever I give them food, and they learn to come to me when they hear that sound. I offer advice on health and training and am always available to them when the owners need me. One of the most rewarding parts of our life with dogs happens when the adult dogs come back to visit, and they always remember us, no matter how long it has been. The first time I observed this phenomenon occurred when we took our Star to a show. Star kept pulling me away from where I was heading because she had spotted Martha Grantham, her breeder. She had an absolute fit to get into Martha’s arms, and I learned then what an impact a good breeder can have on puppies. Once at an outdoor show we had arranged to meet one of our puppies and her owner whom I had not seen for eleven years, and the owner asked me how she could find me. I told her the ring number and that I would look out for her. I was at ringside and spotted a woman with a little red bitch “fine.” This occurs when the tumors bleed, and the bleeding stops, and coming down a path to the field, and I whistled my characteristic whistle. the dog appears well again. This can be repeated several times over The dog bolted away from the owner and ran across the field through all several weeks or even months, and it is very likely that the owner as well the dogs and handlers and leapt into my arms. The frantic owner did not as the veterinarian will attribute the event to back pain. In other cases, know what the dog was doing, but she was greatly relieved when she saw the owners find the dog dead in the morning when he had been playing her little Kate with me. We were both amazed that the dog remembered the night before, and upon examination, such as an x-ray, a mass is me after such a long time. found on the spleen or heart or other organs. The best that we can hope for at this time is some sort of test that will diagnose the cancer in the What kinds of things have you done with dachshund clubs? early stages. Work by Dr. Jaime Modiano, animal oncologist at the I have been active in the Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta for University of Minnesota, is dedicated to just that, but he will not stop 30+ years, serving as president from 2004 to 2014. During that time our there as he will work for a cure. He believes that he and his colleagues club has grown and become much more active, as new members have are about 12 to 18 months from the first step, early diagnosis, and there brought new ideas and activities with our dachshunds. Our biggest already is a promising drug they believe will attack the hemangiosuccesses as a club were hosting the DCA National in 2006 and 2012, sarcoma stem cells and kill them before they have a chance to form a which Jim and I chaired but in which the large majority of our club tumor. I encourage everyone to support this research, as DCA has members participated. already done and will do again.! I served on the Dachshund Club of America Board of Directors for 12 years. During those years I was Challenge Trophy Chair and Newsletter Advisor and enjoyed editing and updating with Liz Heywood The Dachshund Handbook, available to anyone who wants it. I snapped up any editing or writing assignment that I could get, as those are among my favorite solitary activities. I still serve on the National Specialty Advisory Committee. What interests involving dachshunds other than breeding and showing do you have? I am very interested in the advancement of research into hemangiosarcoma, the horrible killer of so many dogs, including our beloved dachshunds. It is a form of cancer that arises from the cells that line blood vessels of various tissues of the body. It is called “The Silent Killer” because a dog can be dreadfully ill before showing any signs that he is not healthy. It’s a sneaky disease because the dog can appear not to feel well—not wanting to get up or eat—one day, and the next day he is Dachshund Club of America Winter 2019

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SELB CH Fusions Incahoots Kobe lean the Wagyu Queen BOB

Daybreak’s V Ferrahunde Mark of Favor W

BOS to CH Daybreak’s Flowers BOB in Frost W ________________________________

Hoosier Dachshund Club August 11, 2019 Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. David Temple

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Dachshund Club of America August 9, 2019 Breed Judge: Mrs. Frances Colonna LONGHAIR WD/BOW Stardust’s Wish Upon a Star WB/BOS Greensboro’s Make It Happen @Sandachs ML BOV GCHS Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SELD GCH Wagsmore’s Swagger ML SMOOTH Diagram’s Moon Shadow V Brownwood SS WB/BOW Brownwood Bohemian Rhapsody V Diagram SS BOV CH Brownwood Adele V Diagram BOV GCHG Turning Pt. I’m On My Game At Coniston SELD GCHS Fusions Incahoots Platinums Jimi John Freaky Fast SELB GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS

Hoosier Dachshund Club August 10, 2019 Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Shari Setser Best in Sweepstakes: Cream Ridge Queen of Gospel at Merrywitch Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes: Shawdox Back As a Rockin’ Robin MS

Breed Judge: Ms. Georjan Bridger

WIREHAIR WD/BOW Daybreak’s Frozen Assets W BOV WB Daybreak’s Country Kisses Frozen Assets W BOS CH Daybreak’s Flowers in Frost W SELD GCH Starbarrack Sugar Rush SW SELB CH Daybreak’s Build Me Up Buttercup BOB

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Total Entry Per Coat: 23 Smooth, 15 Wirehair, 30 Longhair LONGHAIR WD Stardust’s Wish Upon a Star WB/BOW Vintage Surprise ML BOS BOV GCHS Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SL SELD GCHS Insight’s Illusionist SL SMOOTH WD/BOW Diagram’s Moon Shadow V Brownwood SS WB Brownwood Bohemian Rhapsody V Diagram SS BOV GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS BOS GCHB DC Bensarka Top Cat SELD GCHS Fusions Incahoot Platinums Jimi John Freaky Fast SELB CH Brownwood Adele V Diagram

WD/BOW BOV WB BOS SELD

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WIREHAIR Daybreak’s V Ferrahunde Mark of Favor W Starbarrack Temptress CH Daybreak’s Flowers in Frost W GCHB Kadell’s OK Handsome Not Pretty W

Best in Sweepstakes: Criscross Wish Granted MS Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes: Cream Ridge Queen of Gospel at Merrywitch

Breed Judge: Mrs. Deedy Sorenson Total Entry Per Coat: 13 Wirehair, 26 Longhair, 19 Smooths LONGHAIR WD/BOW Stardust’s Wish Upon a Star WB/BOS Hundeleben My Girl Friday BOV GCHS Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SELD GCH Wagsmore’s Swagger ML SMOOTH WD/BOW Diagram’s Moon Shadow V Brownwood SS WB Hidden Cedars Sweet Smell of Victory BOV CH Brownwod Bohemian Rhapsody V Diagram BOS GCHB DC Bensarka Top Cat SELD GCHS Fusions Incahoot Platinums Jimi John Freaky Fast SELB GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS WIREHAIR Full Circle Harbor Nightengale W CH Daybreak’s V Ferrahunde Mark of Favor W BOS CH Daybreak’s Flowers in Frost W SELD GCH Starbarrack Sugar Rush WB BOV

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GCHS Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid BOS to CH Brownwood Bohemian BOB Rhapsody V Diagram SS _________________________________

Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes: Stardust Let It Shine SL

Breed Judge: Robert Schwalbe Total Entry Per Coat: 18 Smooth, 20 Wirehair, 29 Longhair LONGHAIR Stardust 4 Leaf Klover Von Skaer WB/BOW Stardust A Sky Full Of Stars CGC TKN NJP BOV GCHS CH Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SL BOS CH Stony Banks Wild Angel S SELD GCHS CH Insight’s Illusionist SL SELB GCH CH DC Stardust’s Good Luck Charm VC RN TATN CGC NJP WD

SMOOTH Kinderteckel’s Hollywood Handsome RN GBN RI WB/BOW Hidden Cedars Sweet Smell Of Victory BOV GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS BOS GCHS CH Fusions Incahoots Platinum Jimi Johns Freaky Fast SELD CH Kinder’s Rico Suave Of Citren MS SELB CH St Croix’s If You Feel Like I Feel MS WD

WIREHAIR Long & Low Just Ask The Leprechaun MW WB/BOW Hundeleben Little Queen Of BOS Rock At Abberann MW BOV GCHS Trabeiz Hundeleben Philippe Philoppe MW SELD GCHB CH Alexander Klara Difino WD

BOB BOS to BOB

GCHS CH Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SL GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS

Best Junior: Katelyn Heiman _________________________________

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Minnesota Dachshund Club August 22, 2019

Sweepstakes Judge: Kandice Kostic

Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. (Mary) Ellen Hardin

Sweeps Entry Numbers For Each Coat: 12 + 2 Veterans (Coats Combined) Best In Sweepstakes: Raydachs There’s Smoke From Fire V Gleishorbach SW

Sweeps Entry Numbers for each coat: 13 + 3 Veteran (Coats combined) Best in Sweepstakes: Proof I Want To Believe V

Best Of Opposite In Sweepstakes: Proof I Want To Believe V Ruger CGC

Breed Judge: Mrs. Andra O’connell

Breed Judge: Anne Schmidt

Total Entry Per Coat: 17 Smooth, 20 Wirehair, 28 Longhair

Total Entry Per Coat: 8 Wirehair, 10 Smooth, 30 Longhair

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LONGHAIR Kistryl All Hat Jazz SL Stardust A Sky Full Of Stars CGC TKN NJP GCHS CH Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SL CH DC Stardust’s Good Luck Charm VC RN TATN CGC NJP GCH CH Articsun Red Dog To Merrydox BN RN CH Ro’s She’s A Smooth Operator MLD

SMOOTH WD Hidden Cedars En Garde WB/BOW Minidogland Fiji BOV GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS BOS GCHS CH Fusions Incahoots Platinum Jimi Johns Freaky Fast SELD GCHB DC Hidden Cedars Big Bang From Texas MS BN RN WIREHAIR Proof I Want To Believe V Ruger CGC WB/BOW Raydachs There’s Smoke From Fire V Gleishorbach SW BOV Daybreak’s V Ferrahunde Mark Of Favor W SELD CH Del Prado’s Chance Incounter

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Central Iowa Dachshund Club - AM September 6, 2019 Sweepstakes Judge: Melissa Heymann Sweeps Entry Numbers for each coat: 1 Wirehair, 11 Longhair Sweeps Best of Variety Longhair: Glenarrif’s Hold The Line Jill Gonder & June Mann Sweeps Best of Opposite Longhair: Dayton’s Sneakers On The Go v Hollyridge Jennifer Dayton

LONGHAIR WD Lekoll Bobbi Sharm Udivi Ves Mir Jill Zeigler, Mimi Decker & Eve Munson WB/BOW Kiva’a Sierra Rica ML Jill Zeigler & Eve Munson BOV GCHS CH Bonnfel’s Day Dream Believer SL Kathryn Ryan BOS CH Clipper Skylark Barbara Hendley David & Mary Nickel SELD CH Stoneriver Cream Ridge’s Front Page News ML Dr. Shan Jumper & Vicki Stone SELB CH Ro’s She’s A Smooth Operator MLD Lori Darling SMOOTH Dynadaux Raised On Country MS Cyndy Senff WB/BOW Dynadaux Love Ya’ll But Love Me The Most MS Cyndy Senff BOV Dynadaux Love Ya’ll But Love Me The Most MS Cyndy Senff BOS GCH CH Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man MS Kathleen Johnson & Sandra Russell SELD GCHB CH Westwolf Major The Lionhearted of Silverdad Janice Lough Warder SELB GCH CH Piper’s Beez Kneez MS Laura Abbott-Licht & Anne Stark WD

WIREHAIR WD/BOW Roxmar’s Damien Thorn Roxanne M. Roach & Martin E M. Roach WB/BOS Kimwards Worth The Wait MW Kimberly Adams Willey BOV GCHS CH Trabeiz Hundeleben Philippe Philoppe MW K. Gonzalez, J. Haverick, P. Ziebart SELD CH Alexander Klara Defino Roxanne Roach BOB

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Central Iowa Dachshund Club - PM September 6, 2019 Breed Judge: Ms. Lexa Richmond

Best in Sweepstakes: Glenarrif’s Hold The Line BOB Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes: Dayton’s Sneakers On The Go v Hollyridge

CHS CH Trabeiz Hundeleben Philippe Philoppe MW CH Clipper Skylark

GCHS CH Trabeiz Hundeleben Philippe Philoppe MW K. Gonzalez/J. Haverick/P. Ziebart

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BOS to Dynadaux Love Ya’ll But Love BOB Me The Most MS Dachshund J. Chevrette/G. Chevrette/C. Senff LONGHAIR (23 Ent - 13d - 10b) BOV GCH CH Stoneriver Cream Ridge ‘s Front Page News ML V. Stone/S. Jumper BOS CH Clipper Skylark B. Hendley/D. Nickel/M. Nickel SELD GCHS CH Bonnfel’s Day Dream Believer SL K. Ryan SELB DC Hoppledach’s Laci’s Farewell Performance P. Hopkins/C. Kalista/S. Jumper Best Owner-Handled in Breed or Variety GCH CH Stoneriver Cream Ridge ‘s Front Page News ML WD Cream Ridge Lookin Out My Back Door S. Jumper RWD Dayton’s Sneakers On The Go V Hollyridge J. Dayton WB/BOW Duchwood’s Secret Sister MLP L. Licht RWB Kurzbeinig Heidi Ho S. Bastian SMOOTH (11 Ent - 9d - 2b) BOV/BOW Dynadaux Love Ya’ll But Love WB Me The Most MS (B) J. Chevrette/G. Chevrette/C. Senff BOS GCH DC Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man MS K. Johnson/S. Russell SELD GCHB CH Westwolf Major The Lionhearted Of Silverado J. Warder SELB GCHB CH Petalpusher Dressed To Impress MSP L. Abbott-Licht Best Owner-Handled in Breed or Variety GCH DC Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man Ms (D) K. Johnson/S. Russell WD Dynadaux Dance Like Your Daddy MS D. Brauen/S. Brauen/C. Senff RWD Kinderteckel’s Hollywood Handsome BN RI A. Baltes WIREHAIR GCHS CH Trabeiz Hundeleben Philippe Philoppe MW (D) K. Gonzalez/J. Haverick/ P. Ziebart BOS Bry-Wyn’s Send Me Down Field MW W. Nugent SELD GCHB CH Alexander Klara Difino R. Roach WB Bry-Wyn’s Send Me Down Field MW W. Nugent RWB Roxmar’s Don’T Go Down The Rabbit Hole MW R. Roach/M. Roach, G. Chevrette/C. Senff ________________________________ BOV

Breed Judge: Sherrill C. Snyder Total Entry Per Coat L - 14; S - 15; W - 18 LONGHAIR Royalaire’s I’M Dreaming Of A White Christmas Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis/Kyle Wallis/Julie Nielsen WB/BOW Von Kue’s Dark Charmer Of Teckelwood ML Kathleen Sahlin/Amanda Hodges BOV GCHB CH Wagsmore’s Swagger MLD (D) Pam Eakins/Scott Eakins/Karyn Dionne/Jeff Dionne BOS CH Koradox Pramada Golden Gate Girl At Cahladen Lisa Maki/M. Neufeld/Thomas Sikora SELD GCHB CH Von Kue’s Be My Wingman SL Carol Kuechle WD

SMOOTH WD/BOW Spellbounds Nothin’ But Net Gayle Bell/Nicole Cooper WB Perfect Painted Oopsy Daisy MS American Magic Eline de Groot BOV GCHB CH Barkerville Aula Palatina Ted Brunner/Karen Brunner BOS CH Big Hope’s For Roy MS Chris Hickok SELB CH Big Hope’s For Miss Sassy MS Carol Hickok WIREHAIR CH J-Walk’s V Woldorf’s Unforgetable Fire Steve Wolden WB/BOW FC Carrig’s Doodle My Shadow CGC Miriam Berman WD

BOV

CH Shadow Ridges Border Bandit Poncho V SW Karen Vallo BOS GCHB CH Buenavista Hey Hey My My Monica Alvarez/Azalea Alvarez SELB GCHB CH Woldorf’s Bewitched SW Steve Wolden BOB

CH Shadow Ridges Border Bandit Poncho V SW Karen Vallo

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As you approach the expansive building on who served us on 9-11. “Dog NY” features the Park Avenue, the first thing that grabs you is statue of a proud German Shepherd adorned in the streaming video outside, featuring flag motif. silhouettes of different dog breeds, romping For those interested in obedience training, and playing endlessly. When you enter through there’s “Molly,” the virtual reality dog on a the glass doors, you are immediately struck by huge blue screen, who will catch a ball or the contrast between the old and new, where “come” when you call her. It’s a fun interactive ancient history meets 21st century. There are program for kids. There’s also an engaging historic paintings of “find your match” beautiful dogs rarely kiosk that snaps your ever seen in this day photo and tells you and age. There are what dog breed you high-tech interactive look like. computer programs If you go, be sure where you can to check out the explore your canine canes exhibit. knowledge about a Dog heads adorn the breed. It is all top of every cane. something to I didn’t count, but experience at the there are lots of American Kennel them. I did take a Club Museum of the photo of the Dog in Manhatten. dachshund cane to I am thrilled that I share with you! had the opportunity Of course, there is to visit the Museum also a vast library by Karen R. Scheiner this year, and to collection of historic

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enjoy the memorable artwork of dog breeds that are familiar, as well as breeds that no longer exist. Located at 40th and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, the Museum opened at its present address in February, 2019. However, the fabulous collection of dog art dates back some 135 years ago, when the AKC began to maintain artwork and artifacts. Some of the paintings depict dogs that were never a true “breed,” but may have served as foundation stock long ago. Many of these pieces originated from donations of dog lovers; the exhibit includes more than 260 paintings and sculptures including some exceptional masterpieces by famous artists. One of those, one of my favorites, called “Salukis,” is an 1807 depiction of these exotic hounds by British artist James Ward. Others include a profoundly unique painting of a pit bull type dog by Ben Marshall, dated 17661835. The painting, “English Setter,” by P. Reinagle, A.R.A., 1804, bears little resemblance to that breed as shown today, but very intriguing with hunters depicted in the background. There is also a solemn tribute to the dogs

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books of various breeds which are housed behind glass-enclosed walls on the second floor. The “Book of the Dachshund” by E. Fitch Daglish is housed there, as well as a book entitled “Dachshund Pedigrees,” which has piqued my interest. Although I did have the opportunity to walk around and check out titles of some of the books in the stacks, time did not allow for any closer perusal of these books. I will certainly make the effort to spend more time in the library on a return trip! They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and nothing could be truer than in this instance. Some of the best dog paintings and sculptures are shown on these pages. Please recognize that my photographs do not do the artwork justice. I apologize for cutting off frames in some of these pictures, but I was more interested in sharing the artwork within those frames. The purpose of this article is really to whet your appetite to see more. Hopefully you, too, will arrange to make the trip to New York City to visit this wonderfully unique dog museum! Enjoy the photographs!!

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TWO GOOD READS by Trudy Kawami for the AKC Gazette salixbrooklyn@aol.com

and sniff her right back.” “Pump” also serves as the linking thread through the various sections of the book. A sampling of the sections gives some idea of her empathy for all things canine:

Dog people read a lot. They read AKC rules and regulations to know what to do (or not). They read premium lists to see who is judging. They read pedigrees to figure out who to breed to. They read dog magazines to see various opinions on topics of the day. They read show results online to see who is winning and where. Books on the other hand don’t figure so much. But there are two books that I think all dog people should read. The first is Alexandra Horowitz’s Inside of a Dog. What Dogs See, Smell and Know. (2009) Prof. Horowitz teaches in the Psychology Department at Barnard College, NYC, where she runs the Dog Cognition Lab. She is a dog owner and lover who became curious about how her dog perceived the world. She wanted to get inside a dog’s brain in a way that would satisfy her own scientific brain. She wanted to use the knowledge of modern physiology and scientific analysis to understand not just how a dog comprehends but why some things that are not important to us are VERY important to them. Of course the reverse, why we don’t get why some canine obsessions. Her late dog Pumpernickel was her muse. She wrote “But I am happiest of all to receive her greeting sniff of me, prompting her wag of recognition. I nuzzle into the scruff of her neck

“From the Dog’s Point of Nose” Here is where she makes her greatest contribution to our understanding of dogs and their fabulous olfactory talents. They have so many more cells to do the job than we poor nasally-impaired humans do. Dogs even had more places for these cells to do their job. They are so gifted in terms of sniffing that they can breath in air to “read” what’s in it, but they can breath it out past a different set of receptors to see if they missed anything. Horrowitz even recommends going for a “Smell Walk“ to make you dog happy. Other sections like explain “How to Make a Dog: Step by Step Instructions;” “Whimpers, Growls, Squeaks and Chuckles” about canine verbalizations; “The Eyes of the Ball Holder” which speaks for itself; and “Canine Anthropologists,” how dogs study us. Horowitz’s emphasis on the nasal brilliance of dogs, even those with very short muzzles, and on their ability to “point” with their gaze, that is to tell us where to look, is invaluable for anyone living with a dog. Just as dogs follow our gaze, they expect us to follow theirs. Just knowing that dogs have these great and subtle abilities prods us to interact with them more deeply. A new book, Canine Confidential, (2018) by Marc Bekoff, offers another way to look at dogs

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and learn from them – ethology: the scientific study of animal behavior. A now-retired professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, Guggenheim Fellow, and long-time dog owner, Prof. Bekoff shows us how to watch dogs going about their everyday lives, but in a structured way to give us insights. This understanding in turn makes communication with our dogs clearer, easier and far more fun. His prose is easy to read and full of amusing tales that anyone who has owned a dog for more than a few months can relate to. Neither of these books will give you the secret to taking Best in Show or High in Trial. But both books will give you tools to understand your dog and in doing so make it a happier, more joyful animal. When both ends of the leash sparkle, wonderful things can happen.!

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Mississippi Dachshund Club September 14, 2019

Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club-AM September 20th, 2019

Breed Judge: Janet M. Schwalbe

Breed Judge: Gary Fisher

Breed Judge: Richard Powell Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair (17), Smooth (16), Wirehair (5) LONGHAIR Duchwood’s Feel The Thunder MLP Sandra J. Russell WB/BOW Leoralees JBS Heaven Is For BOV Real L Marietta Singleton & Jyl Scott BOS GCHG Granvalero’s Shining Star SL Nancy Pearson SELD GCHS CH DC Walmar-Solo’s SOS-SL RN CA CGC Anne E. Kraft SELB DC Sharpree’s Lightning (Bug) In A Bottle! NAJ JE Sharon McDonald WD

SMOOTH WD Duchwood’s Flaming Arrow MS Sandra Russell WB/BOW Passport It Ain’t What You Say SS Arvind DeBraganca & Joyce DeBraganca & A. Wertz BOV GCHG CH Hildisvin Wurdig Bacardi SS Marina Rene Lara, DVM BOS GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS Sharon Lutosky SELD GCH CH Turningpt Jalapeno Esplendido FDC SS Diane J. Charlesworth, Dr. Randy & Capt Pete Eltringham SELB Bessdach Sahara Sarah Gary & Leita Guidry and Marina Rene Lara, DVM WIREHAIR WD/BOW Sun Willow Springs Fabulous Fritz SW Cyndi Branch & Alex Branch WB Dynadaux Whiskey Glasses MW Bobby-Cindy Sandoval & Cindy Senff BOV GCHG CH Leoralee’s Lets Boogie With Barstool MW Robbie Addison & Marietta Singleton BOS Dynadaux Whiskey Glasses MW Bobby-Cindy Sandoval & Cindy Senff BOB

BOS BOB

Leoralees JBS Heaven Is For Real L Marietta Singleton & Jyl Scott to

GCHG Granvalero’s Shining Star SL Nancy Pearson

Best Junior: Aubrey Wertz _________________________________

Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair (19), Smooth (16), Wirehair (5) LONGHAIR WD/BOW Duchwood’s Feel The Thunder MLP Sandra Russell WB Greensboro’s Accomplice ML Cissy Johnson BOV GCH CHB Sandachs X Factor At Greensboro ML Cissy Johnson BOS GCHD CH DC Walmar-Solo’s SOS-SL RN CA CGC Anne Kraft SELD GCH CH Kenmar’s I Just Can’t Wait To Be Child King MLD Marianne McCullough SELB DC Sharpree’s Lightning (Bug) In a Bottle! NAJ JE Sharon McDonald SMOOTH Beachside Dox Peanut Butter Conspiracy MS Linda J. Fleenor & David C. Fleenor WB/BOW Dynadaux Next To You Sitting Pretty MSD Cyndy Senff BOV GCH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS Sharon Lutosky BOS GCH DC Duchwood’s When I Was Your Man MS Kathleen Johnson SELD GCH CH Turningpt Jalapeno Esplendido FDC SS SELB Bessdach Sahara Sarah Gary & Leita Guidry and Marina Rene Lara

WIREHAIR WD/BOW Willow Springs Fabulous Fritz SW Cyndi Branch & Alex Branch WB Dynadaux Whiskey Glasses MW Bobby-Cindy Sandoval and Cyndy Senff BOV GCHG CH Leoralee’s Lets Boogie With Barstool MW Robbie Addison & Marietta Singleton BOS Dynadaux Whiskey Glasses MW Bobby-Cindy Sandoval and Cyndy Senff BOB

GCHG CH Leoralee’s Lets Boogie With Barstool MW

BOS to GCH Toskydox Marika BOB Suertuda SS Best Junior: Megan Hamilton _________________________________

LONGHAIR WD/BOW Jarbsy’s Runnin’ Down A Dream RWD Our Gang’s Move Front and Center ML WB Manorville’s Jackpot 4 Amtekel RWB Mardigras’ Royal Aurora Borealis ML BOV GCHB Tamboer N’Tarlyn Copper Beech ML BOS CH Jarbsy’s Feel It Still SELD CH Mountain Lake Dulce’s Monkey Biz SMOOTH Victoria’s Cunning Trickster @ SWK WB/BOW Hildisvin Wurdig Make Mine A Double SS RWB Lucene’s Sojourner Homeward Bound BOV GCHB Kochana’s Deja Vu II CGC TKN BOS GCHG Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS SELD GCH Beachside Dox The Perfect Partner MS SELB GCHB Tarabon All Eyez R On Me

WIREHAIR WD/BOW Tarlyn’s Lincoln. Lincoln I’ve Been Thinkin’ MW RWD Blackdale’s Serafino Biscotti WD Blackdale’s Northend Cannoli RWB Four Winds Black Pearl MW BOV CH Dollidachs Hiledge Stonebay Burn Notice W BOS GCH Bedrocs Sweet Red Candy FDC SELD GCH Icon’s I’m Under The Influence Yernot SW SELB GCHB Meadowlark’s Impetuous Best Veteran GCHB Meadowlark’s Impetuous BOB BOS to BOB

CH Dollidachs Hiledge Stonebay Burn Notice W GCHG Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS

BEST PUPPY Four Winds Black Pearl MW BEST BBE Hildisvin Wurdig Make Mine A Double SS BEST VETERAN GCHB Meadowlark’s Impetuous _________________________________

Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club-PM September 20th, 2019 Breed Judge: Thomas W. Coen LONGHAIR

WD/BOW Jarbsy’s Runnin’ Down A Dream RWB Our Gang’s Move Front And Center ML WB Tarabon Hopelessly Devoted To You V Kaleidosope RWB Paradise’s Barefoot Good Gracious ML BOV BISS GCHB Tarabon Glen Ayre’s Quest For the Crown BOS CH Jarbsy’s Feel It Still SELD GCHB Tamboer N’ Tarlyn Copper Beech SMOOTH HildisvinWurdig Make Mine A Double SS RWB Kochana’s Chocolate Snickers BOV GCHG Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS BOS GCHB Beachside Dox Island Fever V Leoralees SELD GCHB Kochana’s Deja Vu II CGC TKN SELB GCHB Tarabon All Eyez R On Me Best Veteran GCHB Beachside Dox Island Fever V Leoralees WB

WIREHAIR Blackdale’s Serafino Biscotti Birnam Wood In For A Pound Blackdale’s Northend Cannoli Four Winds Black Pearl GCH Icon’s I’m Under The Influence Yernot SW BOS CH Willowood-Sandale Corey’s Coming to Tarabon SELD CH Dollidachs Hiledge Stonebay Burn Notice W SELB GCH Bedroc’s Sweet Red Candy

WD RWD WB/BOW RWB BOV

BOB

GCHG Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS BOS GCH Icon’s I’m Under The Influence Yernot SW BEST PUPPY Jarbsy’s Runnin’ Down A Dream BEST BBE Hildisvin Wurdig Make Mine A Double SS BEST VETERAN GCHB Beachside Dox Island Fever V Leoralees

Sweepstakes Judge: Olga Evelyn Best In Sweeps Blackdale’s Serafino Biscotti Best Opposite Sex to Best In Sweeps Posh Pride Miranda MS _________________________________

Midwest Dachshund Club-AM September 27, 2019 Sweepstakes Judge: David Temple Best In Sweepstakes: Cream Ridge Queen Of Gospel At Merrywitch Best Of Opposite In Sweepstakes: Jarbsy’s Runnin’ Down A Dream

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(CH Lucene’s Beast Mode V Hialeah x CH Hialeah’s Tempered Steel ROMX)

A Multiple Group Winner who finished her championship at Central Ohio Dachshund Club Host specialty to DCA in 2018, Harlot is making dreams come true! Harlot is owned/handled by Steve Garza, or maybe it’s the other way around! She and Steve have an incredible love and bond and are an amazing team.

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All Breed RBIS under Judge Mr. Jon Cole

BISS under Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger

Breeder: Lexa Richmond, Breeder of Merit Silver Hialeah Dachshunds hialeahdachshunds@gmail.com

Owner: Steven Garza, Corrbelle Dachshunds

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“Sassy” Out of Rambo (WD at both DCA host shows in 2017) and Mabel (out of GCH Hialeah’s Texas Gentleman - DCA Best Stud Dog 2017 and 2016 Top Producing Dam Hialeah’s Effie Trinket), this litter is on fire! GCH Hialeah’s Brokmor’s Timeless “Dior” owned by Sharleen Berloffa, Brokmor Dachshunds GCH Hialeah’s Hans Jump N Time Jordan “Hans” owned by Lynn Jordan, Highline Dachshunds CH Hialeah’s Fallen Through Time CGCA TKA “Sassy” owned by Donna & James Lansford & Lexa Richmond

“Hans”

“Dior”

Lexa Richmond Hialeah Dachshunds

CH Lucene’s Beast Mode V Hialeah

GCH DC Spellbound’s You Go First

GCH DC Dollidachs Forget Me Not CH Hialeah’s Catalyst

CH Hialeah’s Lady Peridot

Breeder of Merit Silver hialeahdachshunds@ gmail.com 432-210-9666

CH Stardox Twist and Shout

CH Hialeah’s Bling Bling V Lucene

CH Hialeah’s Tempered Steel ROMX

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GCH Hialeah’s Texas Gentleman ROM

Hialeah’s Effie Trinket ROM

CH Hialeah’s Bombardier V Lucene CH Brownwood Eye Candy CH Hialeah’s Catalyst CH Hialeah’s Bling Bling V Lucene

CH Apple Hills Benediction CH Stardox Penny Lane v Melwyn GCH DC Darshan Reddy or Not JE CH Niebur’s Kiss You Back V D’dachs CH Hildisvin Wurdig All Queued Up SS CH Laddland By Candlelight ROM CH Hialeah’s Vesuvius CH Laddland Crown Jewel of Lucene ROMX CH Hialeah’s Vesuvius CH Laddland Crown Jewel of Lucene ROMX CH Brownwood Garth CH Laddland Wings of Love CH Hildisvin Wurdig All Queued Up SS CH Laddland By Candlelight ROM CH Hialeah’s Vesuvius CH Laddland Crown Jewel of Lucene ROMX

by Trudy Kawami and Teddy Mortiz

ine art paintings usually show hunting scenes set in good weather with blue skies and green grass or golden autumn foliage. Occasionally they feature white snow with blue shadows and dark evergreens. If only real hunting was like that! A recent den trial that featured rain and mud rather than blue skies and green foliage prompted one onlooker to ask if the rain hurt the scent of the rat. And this question got me to thinking about working in the wet conditions in general. Hunting in rain or wet snow can he hard on the hunter who can get chilled, and may endure damp feet and wet, slippery gloves. But there are lots of things available to help the human keep comfy. Dogs, for the most part, are less bothered by moisture and low temperatures, especially if they are moving. The dense, double coats of the longs and wires provide substantial insulation which is why they are the varieties most often found in the hunting field. In general wet conditions are more favorable to good scent work, than dry sunny days. Mist, fog and drizzle are good, providing the scent molecules with something to latch onto. (Yes, scent is actually molecules that the dogs can perceive.) Water is heavier than scent and the dampness holds the scent in place and keeps it from wafting around or dispersing. Thus soggy field trial grounds are generally good for scent though we handlers may get tired of slogging through tractor ruts that look like rivers and stumbling into small bog holes. On the other hand, a heavy downpour, especially with wind, has the opposite effect. The water washes away the scent or dilutes it to the point where

few dogs can follow. All this applies to the tracking of game animals. Humans are much smellier – or maybe we just have heavier molecules – and an experienced tracking dog can follow a human trail despite wind and water. And no, putting cayenne pepper on your tracks won’t save you. Frost also helps with scenting game as the tiny ice crystals catch and hold the molecules. If a rabbit is harboring in a den during bad weather there will be frost around the exit or entrance of the den, and also around any small breathing holes. That way it is obvious something is alive in the hole. (Of course that “something” may be a skunk or a ‘possum, a fox or a raccoon, but that’s another story.) The morning sun melting the frost also enhances the scent especially if it is a still morning. Snow is also nice for holding scent as the quarry usually does not move as fast if the snow is deep. The more molecules that drop off the quarry, the stronger the scent is. Snow can act as a blanket covering piles of leaves and logs and holding in the scent of the creatures sheltering beneath. Of course deep, soft snow can also be a hindrance to achondroplastic hounds like ours, but nevertheless they persist. They aren’t stubborn Dachshunds for nothing!!

“Bane”

“Ace” Photos by Teddy Moritz & Maryanne Santomauro

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and you'll be asked to vote on it at the December 2019 meeting.

Delegates’ Report for September Meeting held September 2019 Held in Newark, NJ.

Standards or Eligibility Under Conditions of a Class or Division of a Class Cancellations of Awards, which permits move-ups to occur when an award has been disallowed in non-regular classes and also in groups; it further reiterates that this will occur when Best in Show is canceled. The amendment was proposed by the Delegate Dog Show Committee and brought forward with approval from AKC's Board. A move up to Best in Show make sense. LLS

AKC Information that may help you and club. AKC Education Webinar Series The AKC Education Webinar Series continues to serve our club members. Three webinars were aired through the AKC Education Webinar Series. These webinars served 330 club members and garnered an average rating of 4.4 out of 5. In Quarter 2, the following three webinars aired. • Archiving • Juniors • Digital Marketing 101 Watch for these Webinars .They have very good information and are worth your time to view. LLS AKC NEW Temperament Test

AKC Temperament Test Dr. Mary Burch, Director, AKC Family Dog Programs, participated in this portion of the meeting. In Submitted by Larry Sorenson January 2019, the Board approved the idea of an AKC Delegate for Dachshund Club of America AKC administered temperament test suitable for all breeds. While the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) These are the highlights of the Delegates’ test assesses trained behaviors related to the Meeting; a complete set of Delegates’ Meeting Reading Proposals to be voted on at the dog’s manners, the AKC Temperament Test Minutes is located at: December Meeting (ATT) will assess the dog’s reaction to stimuli. https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-originThese stimuli will be in the following six etr.akc.org/wpThis amendment is to the Rules Applying to categories: Social, Auditory, Visual, Tactile content/uploads/2019/09/27132422/MinutesDog Shows, Chapter 3, Section 22 - Dog Show (touch), Proprioceptive (motion) and Unexpected Delegates-Meeting-September-2019-FINAL.pdf Classifications, which would allow dogs Stimulus. The ATT will test for fear, shyness, registered with an acceptable foreign or domestic inability to recover, and lack of cooperation. Proposals voted on at this Meeting: registration to participate in Miscellaneous, Desired traits are that the dog will be making the language applying to registration emotionally stable, inquisitive, appropriately The first vote was on the Rules Applying to social for its breed, biddable, and recovers from a Dog Shows, Chapter 7, Section 12, Judges, which numbers consistent with Chapter 11, Section 1. This amendment was proposed by Staff with startling situation in a reasonable amount of allows clubs to officially close out a ring on the support from the Dog Show Rules and Parent time. Dogs who show signs of aggression will day. This amendment was proposed by the AKC Club Committees and brought forward with not pass the test. The ATT is a pass-fail test. In Board of Directors, endorsed by the Delegates Dog Show Rules Committee and brought forward approval from the AKC Board of Directors. It will a test, a dog must pass 3 test items in each of be published in two issues of the AKC GAZETTE the six categories (total of 18 test items). These by the AKC Board. are selected from a list of 24 possible test items. This was Housekeeping. LLS and you will be asked to vote on it at the December 2019 meeting. An AKC club licensed to hold any type of event AKC is being more inclusive in the world of dog may apply to hold an ATT test. The host club is The next vote was on Rules Applying to Dog events by broadening the net to bring responsible for the administration of the test. An Shows, Chapter 14, Section 2 - Measuring, in more dogs and entries. LLS ATT test may be held as a stand-alone event. An Weighing and Color Determinations When event application fee will apply. Tests will appear Factors of Disqualification in Breed Standards or This amendment is to the Rules Applying to on the Event Search website. Clubs at their Eligibility Under Conditions of a Class or Division option may close entries prior to the event or of a Class Cancellations of Awards, which would Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 8A, Dog Show Entries, Conditions of Dogs Effecting Eligibility, may allow day of event entries. An entry limit reword the section to incorporate broader removes the requirement for an injury to have per event may be determined by the club. Clubs language regarding the display of identification occurred in order for an Event Committee to may offer the test twice on the same day by a person or dog exhibiting. This amendment disqualify a dog that has attacked a person or (morning/afternoon) or on two consecutive days. was proposed by the Delegate Dog Show Rules dog at its event, and it believes presents a When tests are given back-to-back (same day or Committee and brought forward with approval hazard to persons or other dogs. This next day), the order of test items must be from the AKC Board. amendment was proposed by Staff, supported changed, one of the three test items within each There was a motion to add the words “but is and brought forward with approval from the AKC category must change, and the test layout should not limited to” and also the word “handler” to Board of Directors. It will be published in two be as different as possible from the previous test. the amendment to clarify that identification is issues of the AKC GAZETTE and you will be Handlers may talk to and praise the dog during not exclusive. the test, although not excessively. Food or toys The motion was seconded and adopted. There asked to vote on it at the December 2019 meeting. The full text is on the worksheet may not be used in the test, either as a reward was a vote on Rules Applying to Dog Shows, or a lure. Dogs who do not pass the test may Chapter 14, Section 2 as amended. The standing previously emailed. This amendment is to the Field Trial Rules retest when ready. Dogs must be at least 1-year vote results were 165 in favor, 121 opposed. old and must be registered or listed with the There were not two-thirds in the affirmative and and Standard Procedure for Pointing Breeds, Chapter 14, Section 20, Rules for Pointing Breed AKC prior to taking the test. FINAL AUGUST the amendment was not adopted. 12-13, 2019 7 Earning the ATT Suffix Title The This one failed but was close. LLS Field Trials, would allow for a National Walking Gun Dog Championship for Weimaraners. This dog must pass the test two times under two amendment was proposed by the Weimaraner different evaluators to qualify for the ATT suffix The third and final vote was on the Rules Club of America and brought forward with title. The owner of the dog is responsible for Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 14, Section 9 approval from the AKC Board of Directors. It will maintaining an AKC official title application Measuring, Weighing and Color Determinations When Factors of Disqualification in Breed be published in two issues of the AKC GAZETTE form, which the evaluator signs when a dog

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passes the test. The owner then applies for the title and pays a title application fee. Watch for more information on this new AKC Program. Dr. Mary Burch is doing this wonderful program for our dog world by creating more stability in temperament in our dogs and a yard stick to measure the success. LLS Judges Who Ring Steward The Board reviewed a request, from the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee, to modify policy in the Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges to allow judges to steward at an event with a separate catalog from the event(s) they will officiate the same weekend/cluster. Currently the guideline states: If you are asked to steward, do so only after you have completed your entire judging assignment for the weekend/cluster. News: Your Delegate was reelected to the Parent Club Committee. ________________________________________

2019 Election of DCA Officers and Directors The following slate was nominated by the DCA 2019 Nominating Committee and as of October 1, 2019 no additional nominations were received.

Thank you Cliff Shrader for all the wonderful Field Trial photos!

According to our Bylaws, Article V, Section C.3, the slate is declared elected and no balloting will be required. President: Carl Holder 1st Vice President: Walter Jones 2nd Vice President: Frances H. Colonna Recording Secretary: Vicki Spencer Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Shultz Treasurer: Kenneth Levison

See more photos on page 55

Directors, Class of 2022: Dr. Dan Burke Constance Fisher Kathleen Lockyer Deniece Van Hook, DVM Dachshund Club of America Winter 2019

Field Trial Results continued from page 23 Field Champion Bitch Starters: 18 Judges: Susan Jill Chidlow, Laura Potash 1st FC Keeva a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 2nd FC Jalyse’s Absolutely Fabulous ML Jamie Sexton 3rd DC Jarbsy’s Hallelujah Terri C. Dickmann & Sandy Arnold 4th FC Tusoksori-Ugraszti Husniya CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri NBQ FC Ray Bob’s Gretel von Knobydox TD SE CA RATN CGC Jennifer A. Fry Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Best Open, Best Field Champion & Absolute: Michael J Pitisci & Laura Potash Best Open: Goodwood’s To Good To Be Silasnced Best Field Champion & Absolute: FC Eliya’s Bear Witness at Wilderness ________________________________

Buckeye Dachshund Club October 26, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 51 OAAD Starters: 9 Judges: Wendy Nugent, Heidi Meyers 1st Jalyse’s Chcolate Fudge ML Jamie Sexton 2nd CH TownFarm Back Splash Michael J. Pitisci 3rd Jalyse’s Home Run ML Jamie Sexton 4th Goodwood’s 2 Tenacious 4 Henry’s Own Good Jessica Manley NBQ Diagram Rags What Not To Wear MW Dianne R. Graham OAAB Starters: 13 Judges: Heidi Meyers, Jamie Sexton 1st TownFarm Make Mine With A Splash Michael J. Pitisci 2nd Jalyse’s Invigorating v Wilderness Run ML Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd GCHS Heritage P-51 Mustang Sally FDC Laura Potash 4th Wilderness Run’s Arwen ML Aaron Kincaid NBQ CH Solo’s Shake Your Money Maker SL Jennifer A. Fry

Field Champion Dog Starters: 14 Judges: Wendy Nugent, Laura Potash 1st

FC Yocum von MoosbachZuzelek SW TD JE CGC TKN Linda A. Snyder 2nd FC Eliya’s Bear Witness at Wilderness Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd FC Bedazzled Coopers Pale Ale MT RN SWN CGC Kathleen Newman 4th FC My Little Red Waggin’ V Ruger CDX RAE RM CAA FCAT SWA TKI Catherine M. Thompson NBQ FC Keszito a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri Field Champion Bitch Starters: 15 Judges: Jamie Sexton, Susan Jill Chidlow 1st FC Keeva a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 2nd GCH DC Rellih’s Hopi Kachina Spirit MW TD CGC Linda A. Snyder 3rd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledachs CA FDC Heidi Meyers & Pamala J. Hopkins 4th GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water JE Michael J. Pitisci NBQ FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS EE1 NF Alice S. Carter Judges for Best Open/Absolute, Best Field Champion: Heidi Meyers & Wendy Nugent Best Open: TownFarm Make Mine With A Splash Best Field Champion and Absolute: FC Keeva a Keleti Tuz CGC ________________________________

Buckeye Dachshund Club October 27, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 57 OAAD Starters: 11 Judges: Sherry L. Ruggieri, Wendy Nugent 1st Jalyse’s Chocolate Fudge ML Jamie Sexton 2nd GCH Solo’s Luciano King Of The High C’s Jennifer A. Fry 3rd CH TownFarm Back Splash Michael J. Pitisci 4th OCs Stings Like A Bee MS Robin LaFrance NBQ Jalyse’s Home Run ML Jamie Sexton OAAB Starters: 15 Judges: Sherry L Ruggieri, Heidi Meyers 1st Wilderness Run’s Arwen ML Aaron Kincaid

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Jalyse’s Invigorating v Wilderness Run ML Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd OCs Floats Like A Butterfly MS Robin LaFrance 4th TownFarm Make Mine With A Splash Michael J. Pitisci NBQ GCH OC’s Hard Headed Woman @ Kordachs MSD A. Janelle McCord Field Champion Dogs Starters: 14 Judges: Robin LaFrance, Michael J. Pitisci 1st FC Goodwood’s To Good To Be Silasnced Jessica Manley 2nd FC Diddydox Mr Big Lights Up The Sky V Hoppledachs JE CA Heidi Meyers 3rd DC Merrymaker I’m Guilty V Ruger CD BN RM ME CAA FCAT Catherine M. Thompson 4th FC Yocum von MoosbachZuzelek SW TD JE CGC TKN Linda A. Snyder NBQ FC Red’s Jack Daniels MS CA Rita Kepner Field Champion Bitch Starters: 17 Judges: Laura Potash, Robin LaFrance 1st GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water JE Michael J. Pitisci 2nd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS EE1 NF Alice S. Carter 3rd FC Jalyse’s Teddy Bear v Wilderness Run ML RN NA NAJ Jamie Sexton 4th GCH DC Rellih’s Hopi Kachina Spirit MW TD CGC Linda A. Snyder NBQ FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya CGC Sherry L. Rugieri Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Best Open, Best Field Champion, Absolute Heidi Meyers & Sherry L Ruggieri Best Open: Wilderness Run’s Arwen ML Best Field Champion & Absolute GCH DC TownFarm A Splash of Water JE ________________________________

Minnesota Dachshund Club October 31, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 57 OAAD Starters: 11 Judges: MA Klein and Robin LaFrance 1st CH Hoppledach’s Laci’s Standing Ovation Pamala Hopkins, Catherine Kalista, Shan Jumper 2nd Lost Creek All Good Things Cassie and Ed Myers 3rd GCHP CH Lockshire’s Cash Only

Please SL CGC Thomas and Kathleen Lockyer 4th Duchwood’s Two Wrongs Can Make A Right ML Sandra Russell NBQ CH Lost Creek Gentleness of Spirit Timothy and Susan Genz OAAB Starters: 20 Judges: Vicki Spencer and Jamie Sexton 1st Terrebonne Rouge V Dorndorf L DS BCAT Tina Knoll 2nd Jalyse’s Invigorating v Wilderness Run ML Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd GCHG CH Lockshire’s Walk the Line Splendor SL Thomas and Kathleen Lockyer 4th Knobydox Pascagoula Pistol BCAT Tina Knoll NBQ Hoppledach’s OH Little Hound of Bethlehem Jennifer Dayton and Pamala Hopkins Field Champion Combined Starters: 26 Judges: Kathy Lockyer and Robin LaFrance 1st DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW Charles Snider 2nd FC Cedarhurst Justa Chance MLP BN PCD RA TD NJP CGC Kathy Johnson and Jean Jasinsky 3rd FC Keeva a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry Ruggieri 4th FC Jalyse’s Absolutely Fabulous ML Jamie Sexton NBQ FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya CGC Sherry Riggieri Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Kathy Lockyer and Robin LaFrance Best Open, Absolute Terrebonne Rouge V Dorndorf L DS BCAT ________________________________

Dachshund Club of St. Louis November 1, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 73 OAAD Starters: 22 Judges: Tina Knoll and Jill Chidlow 1st Kordach’s Chocolate Bonanza MSD Matthew & Tammy Homman 2nd OC’s Mr Red Wing Mary Defroy 3rd Jalyse’s Home Run ML Jamie Sexton 4th OC’s Lapin Up La Dolce Vita MS Tammy & Melissa Homman & R.D. LaFrance NBQ GCHP CH Lockshire’s Cash Only Please SL CGC

Thomas & Kathleen Lockyer, D. VanHook OAAB Starters: 24 Judges: Vicki Spencer, Carolyn Lewis 1st Obsession’s Darling Little Star SL, RE. SE, CDX Jackie Nicholas, D. VanHook 2nd CH Daytons Shaken Not Stirred M.A. Klein & Jennifer Dayton 3rd Jalyse’s Invigoration v Wilderness Run ML Susan Jill Chidlow 4th OC’s Floats Like A Butterfly MS Robin La France NBQ CH Duchwood’s Enchanted Light MS Sandra Russell Field Champion Combined Starters: 27 Judges: Jamie Sexton & Kathy Lockyer 1st GCH DC Duchwood’s When I was Your Man MS Kathy Johnson, Sandra Russell 2nd FC Keszito a Keleti Tuz, CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 3rd DC Hoppledachs Eufaula V Sho Me ML JE, RN, CGC, VC Pamala J. Hopkins & Pamela J. Wells 4th GCH DC Hoppledachs In Formal Attire ML, RN, CGC Pamala Hopkins NBQ GCH DC TownFarm Emmett Sweeps the Spotlight JE, SCN, THDN, RATN, CGC, TKN Cynthia Yeager Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Kathy Lockyer and Vicki Spencer Absolute GCH DC Duchwood’s When I was Your Man MS _______________________________

Dachshund Club of St. Louis November 2, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 65 OAAD Starters: 17 Judges: Brian Rhea & Tina Knoll 1st Jalyse’s Chocolate Fudge ML Jamie Sexton 2nd CH OC’s Sting Like A Bee MS Robin LaFrance 3rd OC’s Mr. Red Wing Mary Defroy 4th CH Micanna’s Douther Moonshine SL CA BCAT Julie Strauss, Janna Gharbaui NBQ CH Duchwood’s Bridgestone MS Sandra Russell OAAB Starters: 16 Judges: Jamie Sexton & Robin LaFrance 1st Jalyse’s Invigorating v Wilderness Run ML Susan Jill Chidlow 2nd Knobydox Pascagoula Pistol BCAT

Tina Knoll GCH CH KelKor’s Kountry Aire By Newmar SS Pam C. Reed 4th Obsession’s Darling Little Star SL Jackie Nicholas & D. Van Hook NBQ Hoppledach’s Claire de Lune Pamala Hopkins 3rd

Field Champion Combined Starters: 32 Judges: Kathy Lockyer & Jill Chidlow 1st DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW Charles Snider 2nd FC Jalyse’s Absolutely Fabulous ML Jamie Sexton 3rd FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya, CGC Sherry Ruggieri 4th FC Duchwood’s Lord Yorick MS Sandra Russell NBQ DC KelKor’s Unsinkable Molly Brown SS Pam C. Reed Judges for Best Ope /Absolute: Brian Rhea & Carolyn Lewis Absolute Jalyse’s Chocolate Fudge ML ________________________________

Dachshund Fancier’s Association of Berks County November 3, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 20 OAAD Starters: 8 Judges: Karen Jones, Phyllis Meseroll 1st CH Dachaven Mavericks Dream Catcher Alan James 2nd CH Beldachs’ Appalachian Spring O’Siddachs Constance & Gary Fisher 3rd Stardox Excitable Boy ML Alice Moyer & Phillip Kirby 4th Stardox Luhnau Blast from the Past MS Carrie Hamilton NBQ Averdachs Full of It L. Meredith Averitt OAAB Starters: 12 Judges: Michael Pitisci & Monica Galley 1st Wilderness Run’s Zest v. Sladen ML Teddy Moritz 2nd CH Our Gang’s Moonlight and Magic ML Nancy Prouty 3rd SH Rosegate Mysteries & Martinis with Nick v Stardox Keiko & John Simon, Lorraine & David Simmons 4th CH Rosegate Betty Boop v Stardox Penelope Neil & Lorraine & David Simmons

NBQ Briardach’s MT Sunshine Special Monika & Paul Martin Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Alice Moyer & Carrie Hamilton Best Open: Wilderness Run’s Zest v. Sladen ML ________________________________

Dachshund Club of St. Louis November 3, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 52 OAAD Starters: 10 Judges: Jamie Sexton & Vicki Spencer 1st GCH OC’s Hunk A Hunk of Burning Love MSD Robin La France 2nd CH Duchwood’s Bridgestone MS Sandra Russell 3rd CH OC’s Stings Like A Bee M Robin LaFrance 4th Duchwood’s Two Wrongs Can Make A Right ML Sandra Russell NBQ CH Lost Creek All Good Things, RN, RATN, CGC, TKN Cassie & Ed Myers OAAB Starters: 15 Judges: Brian Rhea & Carolyn Lewis 1st Knobydox Pascagoula Pistol BCAT Tina Knoll 2nd CH Daytons Shaken Not Stirred MA Klein & Jennifer Dayton 3rd OC’s Floats Like A Butterfly MS Robin LaFrance 4th GCH OC’s Hard Hearted Woman @ Kordachs MSD A. Janelle McCord & Robin LaFrance NBQ GCH CH KelKor’s Kountry Aire By Newmar SS Pam C. Reed Field Champion Combined Starters: 27 Judges: Robin LaFrance & Tina Knoll 1st DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW Charles Snider 2nd DC Brodny Schoolhouse Careless Whisper Cynthia Yeager, Michael Pitisci, Fred & Carol Vogel 3rd FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya, CGC Sherry Ruggieri 4th FC Keszito a Keleti Tuz, CGC Sherry Ruggieri NBQ GCHP DC Raydachs Wildcard Walt NA, CA, BCAT, RATN Melissa, Kevin & Rachel Fritz Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Brian Rhea & Jamie Sexton Absolute DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW ________________________________

Hoosier Dachshund Club November 8, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 52 OAAD Starters: 12 Judges: Heidi Meyers, Wendy Snyder 1st Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Wolverine Terri C. Dickmann & Cheryl B. Holman, DVM 2nd OCs Stings Like A Bee MS Robin LaFrance 3rd Kolja A Keleti Tuz, Lori Isaacson 4th CH OC’s Hunk, A Hunk of Burning Love MSD Robin LaFrance NBQ GCH Stardust N Windrose UCanDu Magic SL Nancy Yeoman & Mary Kendall OAAB Starters: 8 Judges: Jill Chidlow, Kate Snider 1st OC’s Floats Like A Butterfly MS Robin LaFrance 2nd Katja A Keleti Tuz Stan Knoll 3rd CH Caristeda’s Miss Marvel Girl, Terri C. Dickmann & Cheryl B. Holman DVM 4th CH OC’s Love Me Tender MS Robin LaFrance NBQ CH Cameron’s “Tender Tears” SW Dr. Edna K. Martin & Donald Martin Field Champions Dog Starters: 15 Judges: Patricia Nance, Jamie Sexton 1st FC Yocum Von MoosbachZuzelek SW TD SE CGC Linda A. Snyder 2nd DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergeant Windspirit MW JE CGC Charles H. Snider 3rd FC Kivaar A Keleti Tuz, CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 4th FC Ziggy Stardust of Hidden Cedars Laura Isaacson NBQ GCH DC Stardust It Had 2BU Von Skaer SL RATN CGC Nancy Yeoman & Mary Kendall Field Champion Bitch Starters: 17 Judges: R.D. LaFrance, Lori Isaacson 1st FC Jalyse’s Absoluely Fabulous ML Jamie Sexton 2nd FC Jalyses Proof Positive @ Wilderness Run Jill Chidlow & Jamie Sexton 3rd FC Jalyse’s Teddy Bear V Wilderness Run Ml RN NA NAJ Jamie Sexton 4th FC Keeva A Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri NBQ DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML NA NAJ Jamie Sexton Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Heidi Meyers, Wendy Snyder

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Field Trial Results continued from page 53 Best Open: OC’s Floats Like A Butterfly MS Absolute: FC Yocum von MoosbachZuzelek SW TD JE CGC ________________________________

Morning V Hoppledachs CA Heidi Meyers & Pamela Hopkins 3rd DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML NA NA Jamie Sexton 4th GCH DC Rellih’s Hopi Kachina Spirit MW JE TD Linda A. Snyder NBQ FC PACH Harlequin Jalyse Pandora V. Dominos ML CDX RAE MX MXJ JE Jamie Sexton

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Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Jill Chidlow, Cynthia Yeager

Total Number of Starters: 50

Absolute: Katja A Keleti Tuz _______________________________

OAAD Starters: 12 Judges: Stan Knoll, Patricia Nance 1st Kolja A Keleti Tuz Lori Isaacson 2nd Jalyse’s Home Run ML Jamie Sexton 3rd Brownwood Royall T’ Star Spangled Lynn Tyler & Nan Buckner 4th CH OC’s Independent Flame V. Tailsman ML Rebecca Armstrong & Robin LaFrance NBQ OC’s Hunk, A Hunk of Burning Love MSD Robin LaFrance OAAB Starters: 11 Judges: Lori Isaacson, Jamie Sexton 1st Katja A Keleti Tuz Stan Knoll 2nd Wilderness Run’s Who’s Drivin This Bus Jalyse ML Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd GCH CH OC’s Hard Headed Women @ Kordachs MSD Janelle McCord Ph.D. & Robin LaFrance 4th Obsessions Darling Little Star SL RE SE CDX NA NAJ Jackie Nicholas & Deneice VanHook NBQ CH OC’s Love Me Tender MS Robin LaFrance Field Champions Dog Starters: 14 Judges: RD LaFrance, Wendy Snyder 1st FC Kivaar a Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 2nd FC Eliya’s Bear Witness at Wilderness Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd FC Invictus Roll With It Laura Isaacson 4th DCH Merrymaker I’m Guilty V Ruger CD BN RN Catherine Thompson NBQ FC Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Wolverine Terri C. Dickmann & Cheryl B. Holman, DVM Field Champion Bitch Starters: 13 Judges: Kate Snider, Cynthia Yeager 1st FC Jalyse’s Absolutely Fabulous ML Jamie Sexton 2nd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July

Hoosier Dachshund Club November 10, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 52 OAAD Starters: 9 Judges: Jill Chidlow, Jamie Sexton 1st CH OC’s Stings Like A Bee MS Robin LaFrance 2nd GCH OC’s Hunk, A Hunk of Burning Love MSD CGC Robin LaFrance 3rd Goodwood’s 2 Tenacious 4 Henry’s Own Good Jessica Manley 4th OC’s Grinding The Espresso ML Mary C. Stevenson & Robin LaFrance NBQ Fig Forest Right or Wrong Donna Forrester OAAB Starters: 11 Judges: Bill Dyer, Heidi Meyers 1st Katja A Keleti Tuz Stan Knoll 2nd OC’s Floats Like A Butterfly MS Robin LaFrance 3rd Obcession’s Darling Little Star SL RE SE CDX NA NAJ Jackie Nicholas & Denice Van Hook 4th GCH OC’s Hard Headed Woman @ Kordachs MSD Janelle McCord & Robin LaFrance NBQ CH Cameron’s “Tender Tears” SW Dr. Edna K. Martin & Donald Martin Field Champion Dog Starters: 19 Judges: Stan Knoll, Jamie Sexton 1st DC Credere’s Gunnery Sergant Windspirit MW CGC JE Charles H. Snider 2nd FC Eliya’s Bear Witness @ Wilderness Susan Jill Chidlow 3rd DCH Merrymaker I’m Guilty V Ruger CD BN RN CAA FCAT, Catherine M. Thompson 4th FC Keszito A Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri NBQ FC Yocum von Moosbach-

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Zuzelek SW TD JE CGC TKN Linda A. Snyder Field Champion Bitch Starters: 13 Judges: RD LaFrance, Wendy Snyder 1st FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husnya CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 2nd FC Keeva A Keleti Tuz CGC Sherry L. Ruggieri 3rd FC Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Storm Terri C. Dickmann & Cheryl B. Holman DVM 4th FC Seiko V Dorndorf CA Tina, Laura & Anna Knoll NBQ DC Jarbsy’s Hallelujah Terri C. Dickmann & Sandy Arnold Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Wendy Snyder, Heidi Meyers Best Open and Absolute: CH OC’s Stings Like A Bee MS Robin LaFrance ________________________________

Northern California Dachshund Club Inc. November 17, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 40 OAAD Starters: 9 Judges: Juliet Rigtrup, Mark Johnston 1st It’s Just a Lil’King & I MW Curtis Montgomery, Justine Espinoza 2nd Carrdox Godox Moon Over My Hammy SS Aaron Golishtly, Elisa L. Golightly 3rd Shadow Ridge’s Outlaw Johnny Ringo Ronald & Marleen Yann, Patty Madsen 4th CH Buenavista Minsvere Dreamin Man Monica Alvarez, Azalea Alvarez NBQ GCH Long & Low Flying Solo MW Pat & Curtis Montgomery, Justine Espinoza OAAB Starters: 16 Judges: Sue Rucker, Marleen Yann 1st Sausage Stables V Setser Kimber SL Carolyn Menges 2nd GCH Kadell’s HJot’n Pretty At DachsFyr W Sybyl Swan 3rd KFW Musgravite in the Sky with Diamonds MW Michelle Kutzler 4th Topward’s Porsche Cayenne at Boreas Gail Tutt, Ariana Tutt NBQ CH Boreas a Hard Rain’s a Gonna Fall Kathy & Tom Dettmer

Field Champion Combined Starters: 15 Judges: Sharon Carr, Mark Johnston 1st FC Benway’s Got to be Some Buddy’s Girl MS Sue Rucker 2nd GC KFW Opal in the Sky with Diamonds Michelle Kutzler 3rd GCH DC Kotate Hills Downtown Brown V Edelweiss Patricia & Gerald Price, Barbara Cox 4th FC Dharmadachs City of San Francisco SW Leslie & Curtis Savoye, Colton Meyer NBQ Rommi Vonder suthen Beek Hartmut Karl Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Sharon Carr, Mark Johnston Best Open: Sausage Stables V Setser Kimber SL Absolute: FC Benway’s Got to be Some Buddy’s Girl MS ________________________________

Golden Gate Dachshund Club November 16, 2019 Total Number of Starter: 50 OAAD Starters: 9 Judges: Hartmut Karl 1st Rancor’s Lord Stanley SCN SIN SEN Andrea Patriquin & Matt Esslinger 2nd Shadow Ridge’s Outlaw Johnny Ringo Ronald & Marleen Yann, Patty Madsen 3rd Stouthearted Pygmy Nuthatch Diana Neff & Audrey Hsia 4th CH Buenavista Minsmere Dreamin Man, Monica & Azalea Alvarez NBQ Dachsfyr’s Red Hot Embers SW Sybyl Swan OAAB Starters: 17 Judges: Monica Alvarez & Ron Yann 1st Amelia vom Heidesand Hartmut Karl 2nd CH Boreas A Hard Rain’s A Gonna Fall RATN Kathie & Tom Dettmer 3rd Stouthearted Grey Catbird Diana Neff 4th GCHB Kadell’s Hot ‘n Pretty at Dachsfyr W Sybyl Swan NBQ Sausage Stables V Setser Kimber SL SWN SCA CGC, Carolyn Menges Field Champion Combined Starters: 24 Judges: Monica Alvarez & Juliet Rigtrup 1st DC Dharmadachs ARR Midnight Sun SW HH BCAT

Curtis & Leslie Savoye FC Stouthearted Blackfoot Audrey Hsia 3rd DC Kleine Rheinstone im Mondlicht JE RN CA BCAT TDN FDN RATO Michelle Kutzler 4th GCH DC Kotate Hills Downtown Brown V Edelweiss JE Patricia A. & Gerald W. Price NBQ FC Carrdox Tralee of Dublin Creek Sharon Carr 2nd

Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Monica Alvarez & Juliet Rigtrup Best Open: Amelia vom Heidesand Absolute: DC Dharmadachs ARR Midnight Sun SW ________________________________

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley, Inc. November 30, 2019 Total Number of Starters: 37 OAAD Starters: 10 Judges: Denise Gehring & Linda Castaneda 1st Carrdox Irish Rogue Sharon & Joe Carr 2nd Rare Treat’s It’s Good To Be King Haley, Michael & Douglas Priest 3rd GCHS Kinderteckel’s Lancelot Kristin Cihos-Williams & Emi Williams 4th GCH Rivercliff’s Just Fly Me To The Moon MW Nancy Kast & Justine Espinoza NBQ Kinderteckel’s Ludwig Tony & Lori Serruta

OAAB Starters: 12 Judges: Carol Hamilton & Sharon Carr 1st Jalyse’s Summer Crosscourt Winner OA, OAJ, OF, CGC, CD, RE Cris Baldwin 2nd Just A Lil’ My Fair Lady MS Pat & Curtis Montgomery 3rd Aldox Black Velvet For Joan Alice Lentz, Dale & Juliet Rigtrup 4th Eternal’s Ella Blazing A Trail MW Susan & Bill Goodman & Tamara Cook NBQ Rare Treat’s Here Comes My Girl Dawn Gordon-Perine & Joseph Perina Field Combined Starters: 15 Judges: Juliet Rigtrup & Haley Priest 1st FC Mountainwood’s Miss Conduct JE Luanne & Dennis Duus

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CKC Int. Ch. DC Carrig’s Doodle My Shadow CGC Miriam Berman 3rd DC Doxieville That’s Why Bentley at GRD MW ME RATS MHE RN CAX CGC VC Denise & Dana Gehring 4th FC Benway’s Got To Be Some Buddy’s Girl MS Sue Rucker NBQ FC Carrdox Tralee of Dublin Creek Sharon Carr Judges for Best Open/Absolute: Juliet Rigtrup & Haley Priest Best Open: Carrdox Irish Rogue Absolute: FC Mountainwood’s Miss Conduct JE ________________________________

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Specialty Results continued from page 45 Breed Judge: Jon Cole Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair: 29; Smooths: 16; Wirehair: 10 LONGHAIR Tomkats Burdachs Silver Bells MLD WB/BOW Zambezi Dagi-Dog BOV GCHG Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SL BOS GCH Jarbsy’s Feel It Still SELD GCH Lutz Von Skaer RE JE RATO CGC TKI SELB GCHS J-Lyn’s Show Me The Bling MLD WD

SMOOTH D/BOW Hidden Cedars En Garde MS WB Meadowlake Billie Holiday MS BOV CH Summerhill Mirage SS BOS CH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS SELD CH Oc’s Strong Macchiato After The Hurricane MS SELB GCH OC’s Love Me Tender MS WIREHAIR WD/BOW FC Robinwoods Aim To Be Awesome W WB Prelude N Incahoots Hailey MW BOV GCHB Leoralee The Riches @ Krissydox Mw DCAT FDC SCN BOS Prelude N Incahoots Hailey MW SELD GCH Daybreak’s Vferrahunde Mark Of Favor W BOB GCHG Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SL BOS to CH Jarbsy’s Feel It Still BOB Best Veteran: GCHS J-Lyn’s Show Me The Bling MLD _________________________________

Midwest Dachshund Club-PM September 27, 2019 Breed Judge: Ms. Kim Ramey-LeBlanc Longhair: 29; Smooths: 18; Wirehair: 14 LONGHAIR WD Ozo’s Sir Logan Of Fremar @ Cldoxies MLBT WB/BOW Vintage Surprise ML BOS BOV GCHG Hunderbar Hundeleben Druid’s Fluid SL SELD GCH Lutz Von Skaer RE JE RATO CGC TKI SELB GCH CH J-Lyn’s Time To Solve The Puzzle MLD Best Owner-Handled in Breed or Variety GCH CH Lutz Von Skaer RE JE RATO CGC TKI

SMOOTH WD/BOW Grandgables Rasal Dazzle Wee Mr Black Thorn WB Altan’s Light My Fire BOV CH Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS BOS GCH Oc’s Hunk, A Hunk Of Burning Love MSD CGC SELD GCH Baldox Johnny’s Next In Line MS SELB GCH OC’s Love Me Tender MS WIREHAIR WD/BOW Robinwoods Aim To Be Awesome W WB/BOS Sweetwire’s Living On The Edge BOV GCH Daybreak’s Vferrahunde Mark Of Favor W SELD GCHB Kadell’s Ok Handsome Not Pretty W BOB

GCH Daybreak’s Vferrahunde Mark Of Favor W

BOS to GCH Toskydox Marika BOB Suertuda SS ________________________________

Dachshund Club of Greater Buffalo September 28, 2019 Sweepstakes Judge: Pamela Desrosiers Sweeps Entry Numbers for each coat: Puppy Sweepstakes Longhair 1, Smooth 3, Wirehair 4 Veteran Sweepstakes Longhair 1, Smooth 4, Wire 1 Puppy Sweeps BOV Longhair: Manorvilles Jackpot 4 Amtekel Veteran Sweeps Longhair: GCH Sunlight Glimmer O’Er Glenanne Puppy Sweeps BOV Smooth: Longshots Raven V. Yorkdachs Veteran Sweeps Smooth: GCH Oakcrest Here For The Party SS Veteran Sweeps Smooth: GCH Beachside Dox Island Fever V Leoralees Puppy Sweeps BOV Wirehair: Blackdales Northend Cannoli SW Veteran Sweeps Wirehair: GCHB Wildwood’s Boris Badenough MW Puppy Sweeps BOS Wirehair: Blackdales Serafino Biscotti Best in Puppy Sweepstakes: Blackdales Northend Cannoli SW Best in Veteran Sweeps: GCH Oakcrest Here For The Party SS Best of Opposite in Puppy Sweepstakes: Blackdales Serafino Biscotti Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweeps: GCHB Willwood’s Boris Badenough MW

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Breed Judge: Homer Russel Hastings , III

Breed Judge: Richard Reynolds

Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair13, Smooth 15, Wirehair 12

Total Entry Per Coat: Wirehair 14, Smooth 22, Longhair 17

LONGHAIR WD/BOW Granvalero Moonbeam Special SL WB Manorvilles Jackpot 4 Amtekel BOV GCHS Tamboer N’ Tarlyn’s Copper Beech ML BOS GCHB Virgo Fantasia Dirty Martini SELD CH Mountain Lake Dulce’s Monkey Biz SELB Manorvilles Jackpot 4 Amtekel SMOOTH WD/BOW Aviance’s Diamant SS WB Longshot’s Raven V Yorkdachs BOV GCH Trakehndachs Roccia Sunrise XO BOS CHB Kochana’s Deja Vu II, CGC, TKN SELD CHB Beachside Dox The Perfect Partner MS SELB GCH Treslow’s Payton The Town Black & Tan WIREHAIR Baltiyskly Talisman Gary Barlow WB/BOW Blackdales Northend Cannoli SW BOV GCHS Blackdales Wreckingball SW BOS Blackdales Serafino Biscotti SELD GCHB Wildwoods Boris Badenough MW SELB CH Danielle of Royal Lilly’s Garden ________________________________

Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club October 6, 2019 Sweepstakes Judge: Nancy Prouty Sweeps Entry Numbers for each coat: Wirehair - 3, Smooth - 5, Longhair - 2 BOV Longhair: Sleepytime’s Lord of the Rings ML Susan and Johnny Jones BOS Longhair: Sleepytime’s Mistress of the Manor ML Susan and Johnny Jones BOV Smooth: Sandwood Sweet Surrender Denise Siemssen & Jimmie Lloyd BOS Smooth: Sandwood Stand by Me SS Jane Fowler BOV Wirehair: Jeric’s Black Bart W Lynn Cope Best in Sweepstakes: Sleepytime’s Lord of the Rings ML Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes: Sandwood Sweet Surrender

LONGHAIR WD/BOW Sleepytime’s Lord of the Rings ML Susan and Johnny Jones WB Sleepytime’s Mistress of the Manor ML Susan and Johnny Jones BOV GCH Dikerdach’s Lion Valerie Diker BOS GCH Sleepytime’s Here Comes Trouble ML Susan and Johnny Jones SELD GCHS Tamboer N Tarlyn’s Copper Beech ML Lena Tamboer SMOOTH WD/BOW Sandwood Stand by Me SS Jane Fowler WB Omni Legibach Diamonds Sparkle Lisa Fisher and G. Middings BOV GCHB Kochana’s Deja Vu II CGC TKN Diane Poranski BOS GHCG Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS Sharon Lutosky SELD GCH Wheelers Hot Rod at Little Whim MS Denise and Timothy Mantz SELB GCH Trakehndachs Roccia Sunrise XO Valerio Hernandez Colon and P. Guthrie, J. Fagervik WIREHAIR WD/BOW Tarlyn’s Making an Impact MW Linda Holland and T. & S. Krieger, D. Miller WB Fast and Furious Vitoraz Valerio Hernandez Colon and Patricia Guthrie BOV GCH Sweet Temptation Nevarez Flor Nevarez BOS GCHS Beldachs’ A Song in My Heart O’Siddachs TKN Constance and Gary Fisher SELD GCH Starbarrack Sugar Rush SW Mary Heywood SELB CH Danielle of Royal Lilly’s Garden Martha Bouza BOB

GCH Sweet Temptation Nevarez

BOS to GHCG Toskydox Marika BOB Suertuda SS _________________________________

Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club October 6, 2019 Breed Judge: Frances Colonna Total Entry Per Coat: Wirehair 10, Smooth 22, Longhair 16

LONGHAIR Cherlyns Tuscan Tango ML Cheryl Grimshaw WB/BOW Sleepytime’s Crown Jewel ML Susan and Johnny Jones BOV GHCB Dachaven Mavericks Dream Catcher Alan James BOS GCH Sleepytime’s Here Comes Trouble ML Susan and Johnny Jones SELD GCH Sleepy Hollow Mt Jack Frost Ann & Robert Wlodkowski SELB GCH Solo’s Queen of the Amazons SL Dianne and Andrew Kostic WD

SMOOTH WD/BOW Sandwood Stand by Me SS Jane Fowler WB TurningPt Cul8tr Grand Slam Tater Dr. Randy Eltringham and Capt. Pete Eltringham BOV GCHG Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS Sharon Lutosky BOS GCHG TurningPt I’m on my Game and Coniston Nancy Bischoff and Dr. Randy Eltringham SELD GCH Wheelers Hot Rod at Little Whim MS Denise and Timothy Manz SELB CH TurningPt Max’in K’s on Scherz Day Dr. Randy Eltringham and Capt. Pete Eltringham WIREHAIR WD/BOW Jeric’s Black Bart W Lynn Cope WB Fast and Furious Vitoraz Valerio Hernandez Colon and

Patricia Guthrie GCH Sweet Temptation Nevarez Flor Nevarez BOS CH Danielle of Royal Lilly’s Garden Martha Bouza SELD GCH Starbarrack Sugar Rush SW Mary Heywood

LONGHAIR Total Entry Per Coat: 7-19-10-4

SELB Amtekel’s Cheers Everyone

BOV

BOB

GHCB Dachaven Mavericks Dream Catcher Alan James

BOS to GCHG Toskydox Marika BOB Suertuda SS Sharon Lutosky _________________________________

Alabama Dachshund Club November 8, 2019 Best in Sweepstakes: Sleepytime’s Mistress of the Manor ML

Breed Judge: Robert J. Wlodkowski Total Entry Per Coat: Longhair: 6-10-9-2, Smooth: 3-8-2-4, Wirehair: 4-0-2-2 LONGHAIR Sleepytime Sandachs Just Why Not? ML WB/BOW Leoralee’s JBS Heaven Is For Real L BOV CH Greensboro’s Main Squeeze ML BOS GCH Jarsby’s Feel It Still SELD CH Sleepytime’s Zero Hour ML WD

SMOOTH WD Baldox Love Bites MS WB/BOW Apfel Dachs Helens Appleseed BOV GCHG CH Turningpt I’m on My Game at Conniston BOS CH Turningpt Max’In K’s on Scherz Day SELD CH Beachside Dox Peanut Butter Conspiracy MS SELB GCHP Toskydox Marika Suertuda SS WIREHAIR Jeric’s Black Bart W GCHP CH Leoralee’s Kets Boogie with Barstool MW BOS GCH VSchwalbes GA’s Garden City MW SELD GCHS CH Raydachs Riverwood Ready Aim Fire! SELB LC’s La Bien Aparecida WB BOV

BOB

GCHP CH Leoralee’s Let’s Boogie with Barstool MW

Best Junior: Madison Wertz _________________________________

Best in Sweepstakes: Sleepytime’s Mistress of the Manor ML

Breed Judge: Jerry Cerasini

SMOOTH WD/BOW Criscross You Wish MS WB Crisscross Call the Wind MS BOS GRCHG CH Turningpt I’m On My Game at Conniston SELD CH Beachside Dox Peanut Butter Conspiracy MS SELB GCHP CH Passport’s I Kissed a Girl SS WIREHAIR VSchwalbe’s River Street Sweets MW BOV GCHP CH Leoralee’s Let’s Boogie with Barstool MW BOS GCH VSchwalbe’s Garden City MW SELD GCH Jeric’s Cowboy Outlaw W SELB LC’s Bien Aparecida WD

BOS to CH Turningpt Max’in K’s on BOB Scherz Day

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WD/BOW Greensboro’s Side Kick ML WB Leoralees JBS Heaven Is For Real L BOV GRCHG CH DC Walmar-Solo’s SOS-SL RN CA CGC BOS CH Sleepytime Jerrybrook Someone Special ML SELD GRCH CH Galewin’s Kaycees Sea Man ML CGCA CGCA SELB Sleepytime Kerrybrook Specual Effects MLD

BOB

GCHP CH Leoraleems Let’s Boogie with Barstool MW

BOS to CH Sleepytime Kerrybrook BOB Someone Special ML Best Junior: Madison Wertz _________________________________

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Governor by Teddy Moritz

Breeding dogs can be so rewarding, and so devastating. If all goes well the breeder is happy and satisfied. If not, then there are challenges to be faced. For the last 40 odd years, I have bred miniature dachshunds specifically for hunting. I field trial my dogs but don’t do any of the other AKC sports with them. I sell only to falconers and hunters. And I usually breed only one litter a year, mainly if I need a new dog or I have enough reservations from hunters for pups. Last Fall I sent a good working bitch to Jill Chidlow in Virginia to be bred to her dog FC Eliya’s Bear Witness @ Wilderness HH. Bear was bred by falconers in New Jersey and he has produced many very good hunting pups. My female, Vyne, is an outcross on my line to FC Emery von Damsmuhle, imported by Jamie Sexton and now owned by a falconer. However, I had to be in Canada while Vyne was ready to breed so I left her with Jill. Bear couldn’t seem to tie with Vyne so Jill had an AI done. As the weeks went by Vyne just didn’t look too pregnant so I anticipated a single pup. And indeed, the X-ray close to her due date showed a very large pup, head up under Vyne’s heart and tail almost to the birth canal. We knew the breeding date so my vet scheduled a C-section. The operation went well and a large male pup was removed. The vet techs did a good job of cleaning up the pup while the vet sewed Vyne back together. I had been allowed to watch the operation and soon saw a great gap in the upper left part of the pup’s mouth. We looked at it closely and could see if was a partially cleft palate. I had never had this problem before and knew from the size of the gap that the pup would not be good for hunting. I asked he be put down. The techs, all five of them, asked me to reconsider, saying the pup was healthy otherwise and that he could suckle. One tech put her finger in the pup’s mouth and indeed he could suckle. I decided that motherhood would be good for Vyne and she could raise the pup and I would find a pet home for him. That plan went out the window when I discovered he couldn’t suckle on Vyne because the huge gap in his upper gum prevented him from being able to create enough suction to hold onto the milk-engorged teat. I tried to hold his lips shut and that helped but I couldn’t do that all day and night. Vyne was great with the pup but she seemed frustrated too. I put together a bottle of formula and stripped some of Vyne’s milk into it. The pup gorged right away. So, Vyne kept the pup warm and clean, and I fed him. She was good

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about my handling the pup and kept producing plenty of milk. Weeks went by and the pup began eating solid food. He kept most of it in his mouth despite the gap. He was a personable, outgoing pup. I felt badly that he would not be a hunting dog as his ancestors were all hunters, plus I had several falconers who wanted a pup. At a meeting of our sporting dog club one evening, I mentioned my dilemma to a Viszla owner. She suggested I offer the pup to a woman she knew who has therapy dogs. Apparently there are several therapy dog groups in my area, all very active. I contacted Janice Baldwin-Hench and she agreed to come see the pup. We talked a lot about her therapy dogs and what would be expected of the pup. I thought he could handle being held and petted since I had handled him a great deal from day one. Janice has other small dogs and felt the pup would fit in. She agreed to foster him and perhaps offer him to others in her group who might be looking for a small dog. I was sad to see the little guy go, but it was time for his new life. He apparently decided he wanted to stay with Janice and her understanding husband Thomas, so I let her keep him. I had to give the pup a name and decided against ‘Elvis’, which someone suggested because the pup looked like he was sneering. I wanted a name with respect as he was going to have an important job in his life. I named him Governor after the veterinary clinic where he came into the world, Governor’s Avenue Animal Hospital. Janice wanted to get the pup certified as a therapy dog so I registered the pup, with limited registration. She began taking the pup everywhere and socializing him with her grandchildren and other people. She took him to a hospice facility regularly where one man told her: “This pup is where he’s supposed to be.” I was glad the pup was going to have a busy, active life even if he never got to hunt. In the meantime I had Vyne’s DNA done by the Embark company and their results showed her to be very healthy with no inherited medical problems that dachshunds might have. So I will breed her again. Jill’s Bear was also DNA tested and was determined healthy. None of Bear’s other pups have had this anomaly. It was certainly a learning experience. An unexpected problem turned into a success story. Governor has a job in life and is very happy fulfilling it. Just yesterday I got a text from Janice saying: “A. I. DuPont Hospital for Children (Wilmington, DE) has identified Governor as a therapy dog the staff would like to introduce to the kids who come there for cleft palate treatment. PAWS for People is fast-tracking his Master’s level certification so he’ll be eligible to visit there as soon as possible.” Governor is 7 months old at this writing and is heading for quite a career as a therapy dog, thanks to Janice.!

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DFWDC & DCA 2020 National Events April 27

Field Events

April 30

Welcome & Check-in Evening hospitality at Hampton Inn, 1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX

January 27

DCA Agility Trial

DFWDC Field Trial OD & FD classes DFWDC Judges Monday • OD: Shawn Nies, Karen Jones • FCD: Rebecca McLusky, Juliet Rigtrup

Judge • Alan Arthur Entries Open: February 19, 2020 8 am Entries Close: April 8, 2020 6 pm Entries for this event are limited to 350

January 28

DFWDC Rally Trial

DFWDC Field Trial OB & FB classes, Best of & Absolute DFWDC Judges Tuesday • OB: Bill Dyer, Juliet Rigtrup • FCB: Scot Davidson, Patsy Leonberger

Judge • Rosemarie O’hara

Conformation, Social Events April 28 DFWDC Host Show 1 • Longs: Steve Wolden • Smooths: Laura-Abbott Licht • Wires: Gary Fisher • Juniors: Gary Fisher

CGC/CGCA testing Evening Hospitality

January 29

DFWDC Host Show 2 • Longs: Ronda Bermke • Smooths: Hal Biermann • Wires: Marianne McCullough • Juniors: Marianne McCullough DFWDC 75th anniversary dinner

DCA National Field Trial OD & FD classes DCA Judges Wednesday • OD: Bill Dyer, Rebecca McLusky • FCD: Shawn Nies, Karen Jones

January 30

DCA Annual Meeting DCA Sweepstakes • Longs: Tom Sikora • Smooths: David Temple • Wires: Sheila Parish

DCA National Field Trial OB & FB classes Best of & Absolute DCA Judges Thursday • OB: Shawn Nies, Rebecca McLusky • FCB: Bill Dyer, Karen Jones

Finish GCG/CGCA testing and start CGCU

February 1

80’s Bingo and Taco Night

May 1 DCA Regular Classes & One Variety • Longs: Lorraine Simmons • Smooths: Eric Henningsen • Wires: Dianne Graham • Juniors: Lorraine Simmons

Trick Dog Testing 10 am – 4 pm Dachshund History Museum Night DCA Ice Cream Social

May 2 DCA Remaining Varieties & Inter-Variety DCA Awards Banquet

April 29

DFWDC Obedience Trial Judge • Lora Seale

April 29

April 30

April 28

DFWDC & HDC Earth Dog Tests DFWDC Judges • Intro: Jody Dean • Junior: Elizabeth Ellis • Senior: Gail LaBerge • Masters: Bob LaBerge

April 30

DCA Rally Trial Judge • Rosemarie O’Hara

May 1

DCA Obedience Trial Judge • Lora Seale (including team) Judge • Denise Tatro (Team, 2nd judge)

Conformation, Obedience, Rally CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 For additional information contact: Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 info@foytrentdogshows.com

HDC Judges • Intro: Gail LaBerge • Junior: Bob LaBerge • Senior: Jody Dean • Masters: Elizabeth Ellis

Event Chair: Lexa Richmond 124 Oakhurst Dr., Bedford, TX 76022 hialeahdachshunds@gmail.com

February 2

Co-Chair: Ashley Dumas 1452 Santa Anita Blvd., Irving TX 75060 adumas97@yahoo.com

DCA Earth Dog Test DCA Judges • Intro: David Brown • Junior: Mary Ellen Byrne • Senior: Glenn Cockburn • Masters: Juliet Rigtrup

DCA 2020 More information and entry forms for events on the DCA Website

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Saturday, May 2nd DCA Conformation Show, two varieties, inter-variety competition & Best in Show DCA Awards Dinner Sunday, May 3rd Move Out Day

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

WINTER 2019, Volume XLIII, Number 4