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Dr. Aly Cohen, Dr. Jenna Dockweiler, Dr. Randy Eltringham, Tracy Freeling, Debby Krieg, Kathy Lockyer, Monika Martin, Sharon McDonald, Courtney Price, Brenda A. Riemer, Anne Rosenberg, Cheryl Shultz, Denny Van Hook, John Wilmore, Ann and Bob Wlodkowski
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Breeder: Debby Krieg, Daybreak Wires
Owners: Debby Krieg, Carlos J. Puig & Mandy Ferris
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SO many thanks to Angie, Alan, and Tete for entrusting me with this charming girl who makes me smile every day. And thank you to Connie Fisher for Cole’s contribution! Thank you, Cassie and Mauricio, for loving her when she was on the road being a pageant queen. She is an incredible ambassador for the breed, embodying form and function and attitude.
An Evening of Stars by Debbie Krieg
Monday, May 12th saw the inaugural DCA Top 30 competition at the Purina Event Center. The competition shone a spotlight on Dachshunds with the most outstanding breed records in the show ring from the prior calendar year.
It was an incredible learning experience for everyone involved – breeders, judges, owners and spectators alike, reminding us that we all play a vital role in producing Dachshunds that truly excel in structure, movement, and temperament, all in accordance with our written Breed Standard. Page 52
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DCA National Events 2025 by
Dr. Randy Eltringham
A week prior to DCA 2025, a tornado touched down in Gray Summit, MO and left its mark on the Purina Farms Event Center complex.
Thank goodness, due to the herculean efforts of Purina’s managers and staff, our DCA Show Chair Wally Jones (and his lovely wife Mary), our DCA President Cheryl Schultz (and her ever smiling husband Steve), our DCA Board of Directors and Committee Event Chairs, and dozens of hard working volunteers, … our prayers were answered — we were able to host another spectacular DCA Nationals Week!
Cystinuria by Dr. Jenna Dockweiler, M.S., D.V.M., D.A.C.T., C.C.R.T., C.V.A.T.
NEW APPLICANTS
Connie Schubert
Victorville, CA
Sponsors: Cheryl Shultz and Marlene Perez
Susan Yates
Weatherford, TX
Sponsors: Brenda Nichols and Jeanie Wilson
Cat Davis Hesperia, CA
Sponsors: Marlene Perez and Steve Shultz
Denise Doll-Kiefer & Roger Kiefer
Brookville, OH
Sponsors: Kathleen Johnson and Krista Williams
Jonell Frantz
Warrenton, VA
Sponsors: Randy Eltringham and Karen Jones
Kathy Zeckser
Topeka, KS
Sponsors: Gail Tutt and Amy Creel
Teri Wieckhorst Abingdon, VA
Sponsors: Sherry Snyder and Eric Henningsen
Terrie Brensinger
Daytona Beach, FL
Sponsors: Linda Decastro, Dale Parks
Colinda Bringhurst
Phoenix, AZ Sponsors: Dan Burke and Eric Henningsen
Sue Cassel
Shreveport, LA
Sponsors: Marina Renee Lara, DVM and Leslie Davis
Tanya Brossard
Mankato, MN
Sharon McDonald and Cindy Niles
Lisa & John Willoughby
Lewisburg, PA
Sponsors: Randy Eltringham and Karen Jones
Victoria ‘Tori’ Lee Eldon, MO
Sponsors: Melissa Heymann and Shawn Nies
Denise Parker
Temecula, CA
Barbara Waldkirch and Therese Lancaster
Carissa Tosi
New Albany, OH
Sponsors: Debby Krieg and Cindy Niles
Pauline Hale
Mission Viejo, CA Sponsors: Erin Karst and Emi Pedraza
Aideen & Bret Siniscalco Waterford, CT
Sponsors: Fred and Carol Vogel
Christi Kirby-Baron Brandon, MS
Sponsors: Brian Owen, Larry Barnett, Sandy Russell
Adrian Agard
Pearl City, HI
Sponsors: Sandy Arnold and Lorene Hogan
Evan Carlson (Junior Applicant)
Peyton, CO
Sponsors: Katie Ryan and Lisa Peterson
NEW MEMBERS
Alan Bower, Amissville, VA
Willette Brown, Bay Head, NJ
Nasia Contreras/Junior Severn, MD
Walter Cunningham & Cliff Ramos North Berwick, ME
Jennifer Ducharme, Bradenton FL
Rebecca Elliott, Spring Grove PA
Elizabeth Hilburn, San Antonio TX
Amanda Locke, Shippensburg PA
Mary Ann Pflum, Dayton OH
Debbie Senkbeil, Montgomery, TX
Lotus Sapitula, Lindenhurst, IL
Danielle Zoeller/Junior Waupaca, WI
Aideen & Bret Siniscalco Waterford, CT
Christi Kirby-Baron Brandon, MS
Sandra “Patty” Patricia Merritt Fort Worth, TX
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BEST OF BREED DCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY
BEST OF BREED DCA HOST SHOW 1
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BEST OF VARIETY DCA HOST SHOW 2
Thank you
specialist Michael Canalizo
Owners ~ Debby Krieg, Carlos J. Puig & Mandy Ferris
Breeder ~ Debby Krieg, Daybreak Wires
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.
Success Of Texas A&MLed Clinical Trial Offers Hope For Dogs With Herniated Discs
By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Anew non-invasive treatment — developed by a Texas A&M faculty member and offered only at Texas A&M — appears to be as effective as surgery in helping small dogs walk again after paralysis from a herniated disc.
Small breed dogs — including dachshunds and French bulldogs — have a high risk of developing a herniated disc in their middle back, which can lead to partial or complete paralysis in the hindlegs. Until recently, the only treatment for dogs that do not respond to rest and therapy has been a costly decompressive surgery that involves removing the herniated disc.
Now, thanks to a new treatment developed by Texas A&M University professor Dr. Nick Jeffery, more dog owners will be able to afford treatment for herniated discs, which affects hundreds of
thousands of dogs in the United States alone. The new treatment comprises injections of an
enzyme administered into the dog’s back. In previous work, Jeffery had used the same product to remove scar tissue in the spinal cord of dogs that had suffered very severe injuries.
Through this work, he realized that the enzyme also can dissolve the core component of intervertebral discs, which is how the injections are used to treat herniated discs.
In January 2023, a dachshund named Oscar was the first participant in a clinical trial testing the enzyme for this purpose.
The injection treatment is now being offered at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital as an alternative to surgery based on the success of a clinical trial with 54 dogs conducted by Texas A&M and the University of Cambridge.
“While we are continuing to collect more cases, there is enough evidence that the treatment works to offer owners a choice between injections and surgery,” said Jeffery, a professor of neurology in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences.
For dogs that have not lost pain perception in their hind legs, the new treatment has shown to be as effective as surgery, according to published results of the trial. Patients also regain the ability to walk independently in about the same time.
“Disc decompressive surgery is about six times
Debby Krieg or Dr. Dan Burke, DVM
Dr. Nick Jeffery, a professor of neurology in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences holds Primrose. Credit: Jason Nitsch 2014, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
more expensive than enzyme injections; we hope this new procedure will make herniated disc treatment available to more dogs by lowering the financial barrier for their owners,” Jeffery said. “Also, the recovery time for injections is much shorter; following surgery, dogs typically stay in hospital for three to four days and then require further rest to allow the muscle at the operation site to heal. In contrast,
Minnesota Researchers
Refine Experimental Hemangiosarcoma Treatment
Researchers at the University of Minnesota (UMN) College of Veterinary Medicine may be close to developing a genetically engineered treatment for dogs with hemangiosarcoma.
The experimental therapy combines a blood test that detects hemangiosarcoma cells with eBAT, which stands for epidermal growth factor (EGF) bispecific ligand-targeted angiotoxin.
An estimated 50,000 canine hemangiosarcoma cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S., according to Minnesota’s veterinary researchers.
An estimated 50,000 canine hemangiosarcoma cases are diagnosed each year in the United States. Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine are working on a remedy.
“Unfortunately, this disease is invariably fatal. More than 50% of dogs with this disease will die within four to six months, and almost 90% will die within a year. Surgery and chemotherapy can prolong life for dogs with hemangiosarcoma, but currently there is no cure,” the site states. Created by UMN medical oncologist Daniel Vallera, PhD, and refined by Dr. Jaime Modiano, director of UMN veterinary college’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Program, eBAT fuses two antibody fragments, one for the EGF receptor and the other for the urokinase plasminogen-activator receptor, into an inactivated Pseudomonas exotoxin.
Because healthy cells almost never display both receptors, but hemangiosarcoma cells almost always do, eBAT enters malignant tissue, halts protein synthesis, and simultaneously destroys the endothelial cells feeding the tumor.
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most dogs can be sent home the same day after receiving injections.”
“I am so thankful for the dedicated veterinarians and veterinary teams at the VMTH who are providing innovative and life-saving procedures,” said Dr. Stacy Eckman, VMBS associate dean for hospital operations.
To be eligible for injections, dogs must be between 2 and 10 years old and weigh less than
33 pounds. Owners must also initiate treatment within three days of symptom onset. !
Contact Information: Jennifer Gauntt, Director of VMBS Communications, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, jgauntt@cvm.tamu.edu, 979-862-4216
In a 2017 pilot study, 23 dogs received three eBAT infusions after splenectomy, but before standard doxorubicin chemotherapy. The sixmonth survival rate of the treated dogs improved to roughly 70%, and five dogs lived past 450 days.
Dr. Modiano called the outcome “the most significant advance in 30 years” for hemangiosarcoma, according to the American Kennel Club’s Canine Health Foundation, a cosponsor of the study.
A follow-up study in 2020 pushed the dose to three full cycles in 25 dogs and narrowed the gap between when the toxin and chemotherapy were administered. However, the cancer persisted with six dogs experiencing significant
by Dr. Jenna Dockweiler, M.S., D.V.M., D.A.C.T., C.C.R.T., C.V.A.T. and Dr. Aly Cohen
Fast facts:
• Inherited condition that can lead to bladder or kidney stones
• Diagnosed with urine tests and bladder imaging
• Managed with prescription diets and stone removal
• Type III may be cured with neutering
• Stones often recur, but formation decreases with age
hypotension. Additionally, the high survival rate disappeared.
“Our results indicate that repeated dosing cycles of eBAT starting 1 week prior to doxorubicin chemotherapy led to greater toxicity and reduced efficacy compared with a single cycle given between surgery and a delayed start of chemotherapy,” the investigators concluded.
Dr. Modiano’s research team is now investigating whether the blood test-eBAT combination can be used as a screening tool to predict the risk of dogs developing hemangiosarcoma or other life-threatening cancers and use such information to determine the best treatment options that may prevent or delay the onset of cancer.!
Cystinuria is an uncommon, inherited condition that causes an amino acid called cystine to build up in urine. Cystine can be excreted in urine and lead to the formation of bladder or kidney stones. Diagnosis and veterinary management of this condition in dogs can help avoid painful and potentially dangerous complications.
Causes
Cystine is a type of amino acid in the body that is normally reabsorbed by the kidneys. Cystinuria occurs when the kidneys are not able to properly reabsorb cystine, causing it to accumulate in the urine and form bladder or kidney stones.
There are three types of cystinuria, two of which can occur in males
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and females, and one that is influenced by the presence of sex hormones common in intact males.
While both males and females with cystinuria are equally affected from excess cystine in their urine, the obstruction of urine flow is more common in males due to differences in their anatomy.
Clinical signs
Dogs with cystinuria may not show any signs unless bladder or kidney stones form. The most common signs include:
• Straining to urinate
• Frequent, small amounts of urination
• Accidents in the house
• Blood in the urine
The inability to urinate may also occur if stones develop and cause an obstruction in the urethra, which is a medical emergency. The signs for this condition will be much more severe — including a large and firm bladder, belly pain, vomiting and lethargy. If left untreated, a urinary obstruction can be fatal.
Diagnosis
A test called a urinalysis will be performed to look for the presence of cystine crystals, the pH of the urine and any coexisting issues, such as a urinary tract infection. Cystine crystals form in acidic urine (which has a lower pH).
Another urine test called urine nitroprusside can screen for cystinuria. Specialized X-rays, ultrasounds or other urinary imaging tests may be used to diagnose cystine stones in the bladder or kidneys.
Treatment
Outcome
Cystine stones commonly recur within 6-12 months if they are surgically removed and no changes are made in the diet. Even with dietary modifications, cystine stones can still recur at some point in a dog’s life, but the rate of stone formation tends to decrease with age. Your veterinarian will set a schedule for monitoring your dog for recurrence of clinical cystinuria by checking their urine or performing an X-ray or ultrasound to check for stones. This will allow your veterinarian to ensure that the dietary therapy is well-managed and help adjust your dog’s treatment if needed.
Breed predisposition
• Newfoundlands
• Labrador Retrievers
• Australian Cattle Dogs
• Miniature Pinschers
• Mastiffs
• American Pit Bull Terriers
• English Bulldogs
• French Bulldogs
• Chihuahuas
• Rottweilers
• Dachshunds
• Scottish Terriers
Genetics
Cystinuria is typically divided into three types. Type I occurs in Labrador Retrievers and Newfoundlands, each with a different variant of the same gene, called SLC3A1. These are both recessive variants, meaning that two copies of the variant are needed for your dog to be considered at risk from the variant.
Type II is caused when the inheritance is dominant, meaning only one copy of the variant is needed to cause the condition. Type II cystinuria can occur from a variant of two separate genes. In Australian Cattle Dogs, it is due to a variant in the SLC3A1 gene (Type II-A), and in Miniature Pinschers, it is due to a variant in the SLC7A9 gene (Type II-B).
Type III is associated with the hormones of intact male dogs (making it androgendependent). A variety of breeds may be genetically at-risk, though the causative variants have not yet been discovered. Type III cystinuria in Mastiffs, English Bulldogs and French Bulldogs has a few linked markers that are recessively inherited genetic variants involving both the SLC3A1 and SLC7A9 genes.!
The goal of treatment is to reduce the amount of cystine excreted in the dog’s urine, dissolve what cystine remains and avoid stone formation. Cystine can dissolve if the urine is made less acidic (by increasing its pH). This is achieved by feeding a prescription diet with reduced sodium and protein — particularly targeting an amino acid called methionine, which is one of the precursors involved in forming cystine stones.
The urine should become diluted by feeding your dog a canned diet, adding water to their meals and encouraging them to drink more water. Medications may be needed if diet alone does not increase the urine pH enough to dissolve the cystine.
After bladder stones develop, it is necessary to remove the stones and manage any secondary urinary tract infections or additional irritation. Removal often requires surgery. Neutering intact male dogs may be curative for certain types of androgen-dependent (sex hormone) cystinuria.
Genetic testing is available for a few breeds known to be affected by cystinuria. And since cystinuria can be inherited, dogs suspected of having (or carrying) cystinuria should not be used for breeding without genetic testing and careful consideration of mate selection.
REVOLUTIONIZING LYMPHOMA
DIAGNOSIS IN DOGS
This health topic was developed as part of a collaboration between the Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center and Embark Veterinary, Inc. You can learn more about the hereditary risks of other canine health conditions by exploring our genetics articles.
A pioneering research project led by Ph.D. student Christina Pacholec at the aims to make significant strides toward revolutionizing lymphoma diagnosis in dogs.
Lymphoma, one of the most common cancers affecting dogs, typically needs multiple vet visits and tests for a correct diagnosis. Traditional
methods, such as biopsies, are not only invasive but also costly and time-consuming. This project aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to make cancer diagnostics more accessible and affordable for pet owners.
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DNA Diagnostics Center Pets & Vets
We will call her
said Alan Bower!
Just three weeks before, Angie (Angela Lloyd) called me out of the blue to ask if I wanted a puppy… “YES!!!!” I never asked anything, just said of course I wanted a puppy from her. She and Flo Nevarez bred Algodon De Azucar (Nevarez/Lloyd) to Beldachs’ Begin
The Beguine At Alegna and the litter of 3 girls was born on 6/17/22. The girls were raised by Alan who warned me that the puppy Angie picked for me tried to bite him when she had her nails done – she had an attitude.
In September 2022, in Bridgewater NJ, I met my mystery girl, Violet, an adorable wild boar mini with a faceto die for. Angie had brought her up from Virginia and as soon as I held her I knew she was something special…she was picture perfect and so we named her Alegna’s Picture Perfect MW.
She was a natural in scent work and nose work. By May 2023, she had completed the novice level of all four AKC scent work elements (interior, exterior, buried hides and containers). She went on to earn an excellent container title and advanced titles in the other elements and her ORT and NW1 for NACSW. Sarah Cowell and Lynne Godshall gave her a great foundation.
The next project was to track. Teryl Lebkuecher has always helped me with tracking and Violet loved it. She certified in July 2023. Her first official track was in October 2023 at the Westie Nationals at Fair Hills, MD,. She drew the first track and started without hesitation. She tracked beautifully and was on the last leg… I could see the glove; we were 20 yards away… Then without warning, her nose went into a mouse hole! The quintessential
went on. She had discovered prey! In a fall she earned her novice and then in the spring, she went on to earn her junior earthdog title. The plan will be doing senior this summer. She was wild when she sees rats in a cage...and then she saw a rabbit!
She earned placements in the fall of 2023, … went on maternity leave…and then more placements in the fall of 2024. Violet loves hunting and anxiously awaits her turn at the field trials. In mid-March we went to the Georgia field trials and she earned placements but still needed that elusive first place. On 3/30/25, while I was at DCA Nationals Tracking test in Western PA with Sly and Frenzy, Violet and Little went to Hunlock Creek with John Tirado. Incredibly, on Sunday, BOTH Violet and Little won their stakes making Violet a dual champion, an amazingly proud moment.
The Newest 7-Way+ titled Dachshund
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We hit the ground running and started puppy class, scent imprinting and agility foundation. Violet was a joy (except when I first did her nails). She earned her CGC and TKN and then went to Cassie and Mauricio (Vargas) for puppy boot camp.
When she went to shows as a puppy she was nicknamed “Wiggles” by her fan club because she was always wiggling and waggling when people came over to her. Cassie took her out for breed that spring and finished her championship before she was 12 months old and she then earned her grand championship before she was 15 months old. On her final outing she earned a Group 2 at the CNJHA show on 9/6/2023.
As COVID was less of a threat in 2023, we were able to start more sports and Violet kept busy doing barn hunt – earning a RATN, earning her farm dog certification but more importantly she earned her rally novice and beginner novice obedience titles.
by owner, Anne Rosenberg
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dachshund – always crittering! At her next attempt, there were no mice, and she found the glove! Earning her TD.
Therapy work came naturally to Violet. She was certified to do visits for Alliance of Therapy Work when she was just a year old and continues to do visits weekly. She also earned her Fit Dog Gold and a BCAT. The summer of 2023 was busy!
Violet was a confident girl who approached everything she did willingly and enthusiastically. Under the direction of Diane Goodspeed, we started agility foundation. Agility was a challenge because even at 4˝, things like the broad jump presented a challenge; she thought it was a sofa to lean on, not jump over. She earned her novice JWW in June 2024. She loved the tunnels and A-frame but had some hesitation with the teeter.
And then the switch flipped, and the lightbulb
In between doing dog sports, therapy work and being a snuggle bunny, Violet had her first litter of 3 boys on 2/5/24 – Wynken, Blynken and Nod. Nod is now a champion and is pointed in the field. She completed her CD when she was pregnant! with training with Terri Kerr.
A true versatility dog, she is seven way titled, a dual champion, additionally has titles in Fast Cat, Barn Hunt, NACSW and has her ATT, “the little dachshund who could”!
On Halloween 2024, she had a litter with Hamilton (GCH RACH Hathor Farm’s Wait For It! At Laci MW CD PCD BN RM5 RAE2 RC FDC CGCA CGCU TKN). She is passing the torch to her kids. We are keeping her daughter Ev-ry Trick and Tequila at Laci, aka Treat who will be headed to boot camp this summer and then off to specialties.
SO many thanks to Angie, Alan, and Tete for entrusting me with this charming girl who makes me smile every day. And thank you to Connie Fisher for Cole’s contribution! Thank you, Cassie and Mauricio, for loving her when she was on the road being a pageant queen. She is an incredible ambassador for the breed, embodying form and function and attitude.!
DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA
MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEETING
May 21, 2024
Holiday Inn, Eureka, MO
CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 PM CT
In Attendance: Cheryl Shultz, Carl Holder, Wally Jones, Denny Van Hook, Ken Levison, Kathy Lockyer, Debbie Melgreen, Mary Olich Nie, Sandy Arnold, Monika Martin, Georjan Bridger, Janet Schwalbe, Debby Krieg, Cindy Niles, John Brading, Larry Sorenson, Lorraine Simmons, Connie Fisher, Dan Burke
Absent: None
Guests: Lindi Kershaw, Mary Jones, Paul Martin, Lexa Richmond, Bob Wlodkowski
Minutes of January 4, 2024, Approved as corrected
Minutes of Zoom Meeting April 3, 2024, Approved as corrected
Report of Officers
President: Cheryl Shultz:
Report from Cheri Faust regarding loss of $400.00 at National Field Trials. Madison Area Dachshund Club will cover the loss. A breakdown will be provided to the board.
Corresponding Secretary: Debby Krieg
The Dispatch is at approximately an eighty percent open rate. The June Dispatch is getting ready to be sent. Feedback is requested. There is a question about sending the Dispatch to club contact points. Not all contact points are DCA members.
Treasurer: Ken Levison
Ken reviewed the treasurers report from the balance and activity sheets.
AKC Delegate: Larry Sorenson
No report
Standing Committees
Membership: Georjan Bridger
Georjan spoke with members who did not renew.
Moved to Executive Session 7:30 PM
Exited Executive Session 7:45 PM
The following applicants were accepted as DCA Members: Barbara and Michele Johannes, JoLee Edwards, Lili Gray, Jyl Scott, Jeanie Wilson, Logan and Scarlett Wells as Jr. members.
Pedigree Data Base: Debbie Krieg
Requested to pass.
ROM Committee: Bob Wlodkowski
At the Board’s request the ROM Committee Chair, Bob Wlodkowski, presented a written response to the proposal to add a 3-point major conformation win to the ROM Quantitative requirements. Discussion clarified that the proposal was meant to apply to the get and produce, not the sire or dam ROM applicant.
Motion to send proposal back to Special Committee which will include Bob Wlodkowski for further discussion and recommendation to the board. Seconded. Motion passed.
Public Education: Sandy Arnold
Reported on Meet the Breed
Special
Committees
RFP for DCA Newsletter: Debby Krieg
A DRAFT format was provided for the RFP
Marketing Committee: Debby Krieg
Report on work that has taken place
Expense
reduction Committee: Ken Levison
The Committee looked at expenses related to the newsletter, trophies, ways and means.
Motion to postpone decision regarding expense reduction recommendations from the committee until the next board meeting. Seconded. Motion passed.
Motion to expand committee membership to include Ken Levison, Chair, Carl Holder, Monika Martin, and add Denny Van Hook and Wally Jones. Seconded. Motion passed.
Without objection the Board took items of New Business out of order to accommodate guests who were present.
Request to purchase two 11-inch DCA plaques: Lexa Richmond
DCA
Standing Rule: Lindi Kershaw
Lindi requested parent club approval for local clubs to be allowed to hire dachshund breeders, who are not AKC licensed judges, to judge at affiliate and local specialties.
Moved to Executive Session at 9:05 PM
Moved out of Executive Session at 9:22PM
The Board denied the requests of Ms. Richmond and Ms. Kershaw.
Unfinished Business
Associate Membership: Debby Krieg
Reported the Committee is requesting a 5th Membership type of Associate membership which will require a By-Law change.
DCA 2025 Nationals Up-Date: Wally Jones, Chair
An update and calendar of events was provided. Wally is recommending a Top 21 on Monday.
Minutes from the DCA Board Conducting Business By Email, January 23, 2025
Motion: To accept proposed DCA Bylaws revisions to add an Associate Membership classification and to clarify Board conducting business electronically.
Board Members participating: Cheryl Shultz, Connie Fisher, Carl Holder, Wally Jones, Debbie Melgreen, John Brading, Georjan Bridger, Beverly Barringer-Ruggeri, Debby Krieg, Sandy Arnold, Ken Levison, Kathy Lockyer, Monika Martin, Dan Burke, Mary Nie and Janet Schwalbe, Sherry Snyder
Board Members not participating: Denny Van Hook, Cindy Niles
Motion Adopted on January 23, 2025
Kathy Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
Minutes from the DCA Board Conducting Business by Email, January 30, 2025
Board Members participating: Cheryl Shultz, Connie Fisher, Carl Holder, Wally Jones, John Brading, Georjan Bridger, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Debby Krieg, Sandy Arnold, Kathy Lockyer, Monika Martin, Dan Burke, Mary Nie, Cindy Niles, Sherry Snyder, Debbie Melgreen, Denny VanHook
Board Members not participating: Dan Burke
Motion to Secure a storage unit near Purina Farms to store, but not limited to, trophies, scent work, hospitality supplies, and equipment for nationals at the cost of approximately $100.00 per month.
Motion Adopted on January 31, 2025
Kathleen Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
Minutes from DCA Board meeting by Email, February 6, 2025
Board Members participating: Bev BarringerRuggeri, Carl Holder, Cheryl Schultz, Cindy Niles, Debbie Melgreen, Debby Krieg, Mary Nie, Monika Martin, Sandy Arnold, Wally Jones, Sherry Snyder, Denny Van Hook, Georjan Bridger, John Brading, Kathy Lockyer, Ken Levison
Board members not participating: Connie Fisher, Dan Burke
Motion to accept the Badger Dachshund Club proposal to host the 2026 National Field Trials.
Motion Adopted February 9, 2025
Kathleen Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
Zoom Meeting
February 12, 2025
8:00 PM ET
Call to Order 8:05 PM ET
Present: Kathy Lockyer, Debby Krieg, Wally Jones, Ken Levison, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Cheryl Shultz, Debbie Melgreen, Carl Holder, Mary Nies, Connie Fisher, Monika Martin, John Brading, Sherry Snyder, Georjan Bridger, Cindy Niles, Sandy Arnold, Dan Burke Absent: Denny Van Hook
Approval of September 18, 2024 Minutes: Approved as corrected.
Director Position Vacancy:
Janet Schwalbe sent in her letter of resignation as a DCA Director on January 25, 2025 to be effective immediately.
President Shultz explained with Janet Schwalbe’s resignation there was a Board position open for one year. (2025) The DCA Board will appoint a replacement until the next annual election and the 2025 nominating committee will nominate a candidate for the following year of the three-year term. (2026)
Hearing no objection to Janet’s resignation, the Board went into Executive Session 8:10 PM ET without objection the Board moved to Executive Session.
The Board moved out of Executive Session at 8:24 PM ET.
The DCA Board appointed John Wade to fill the vacant Director position.
The following applicants were elected to become DCA Members: Allan Bower, Willette Brown, Nasia Contreres (Jr. Applicant), Walter Cunninham & Cliff Ramos, Jennifer Ducharme, Rebecca Elliott. Elizabeth Hilburne, Amanda Locke, Mary Ann Pflum, Debbie Senkbeil, Lotus Sapitula, Danielle Zoeller (Jr. Applicant).
AKC Delegate John Brading was directed by the DCA Board to vote for the AKC Nominating Committee’s recommendations for the AKC Director positions: Ken Levison, Tom Davies, Harvey Wooding, and Sylvia Thomas.
President’s Report: Cheryl Shultz
Cheryl thanked the board for their quick responses to the email agenda items. A great deal was covered.
Treasurer’s Report:Ken Levison
There has been a Thirty-Thousand-dollar bequest from the estate of Sharon Johnson to the Dachshund Club of America. Sharon also donated all her bronze plaques back to DCA. Account and balance sheets had been sent to the board prior to the meeting. Ken reported assets at the end of the fiscal year at $303,329.08. The 2025 budget reflects a savings of $27,700. by limiting the Newsletter to 2 times per year. Ken will make the motion at the annual meeting
to increase DCA dues by $10.00 in all categories.
There was a motion to adopt the budget for 2025 as corrected. The motion was adopted.
Corresponding Secretary:
Debby Krieg
Debby reported there were two proposals for the Newsletter publications. Lynne Dahlén tendered her resignation to be effective at the end of 2025.
The By-Law changes will go to the membership via mail in March. There will be a discussion at the Annual meeting. The membership will vote in the summer of 2025 and follow the process.
Conformation judges nominations for 2027: 40 were made at the Annual meeting and 60 were received through the mail. Nine names will go out in the ballot.
For Performance judges 12 names were received for Field Trials and 4 were received for Earth Dog.
Debby asked the question if we should consider using the same process for nominating Performance judges as is used for Conformation. Debby informed the board she is looking into the possibility of having electronic elections for the DCA judges.
Unfinished Business
Standing Committee Chairs: The Chairs for standing committees were reviewed. Motion to replace Ron Yann, who resigned, on the PEC Committee with Wendy Snyder. Motion adopted. The Chairs were adopted without objection.
Nominating Committee:
Dan Burke was appointed as the chair for 2025. The following were selected to serve on the committee: Kim Vidrine (Louisiana), Wendy Snyder (Oregan), Chris Taylor (Michigan), Karen Jone (Virginia). Alternates are Cathy Sorenson (Washington) and Ava Hata (California). Dan will contact those individuals.
DCA 2025:
Wally Jones reported the schedule of events was sent to the board before the meeting. The new event, Top 30, will probably have 20 participants and will begin at 6:45 PM on Monday.
DCA 2025 Scent Work:
Connie Fisher gave an up-date and reported the trophies and ribbons will be similar to Agility.
New Business
Good Sportsmanship: The Board considered a proposal submitted by Randy Eltringham to change the awards for 2025. There was a motion to keep the program as is through 2025 and review proposals for 2026. Motion adopted.
Next In-Person Meeting: Thursday, May 15, 2025 one hour after judging. There will be a Zoom meeting scheduled
before the May meeting.
Adjournment: 9:47 PM ET
Kathleen Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
Minutes from DCA Board Meeting by Email, February 13, 2025
Board Members participating: Wally Jones, Cheryl Schultz, Debbie Melgreen, Debby Krieg, Monika Martin, Cindy Niles, Connie Fisher, Mary Nie, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, John Brading, Sandy Arnold, Carl Holder, Georjan Bridger, Dan Burke, Sherry Snyder, Kathy Lockyer
Board members not participating: Ken Levison, John Wade, Denny VanHook
Motion to accept the proposed trophy plan for the 2025 DCA National Scent Work Trial.
Motion Adopted: February 17, 2025
Kathleen Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
DCA Board meeting by email: February 25, 2025
Motion: DCA will pay for John Brading’s expenses for the 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in August. Motion was seconded.
Amendment to the Motion: The DCA H&W Trust Fund will pay for John Brading’s Expenses for the attending the 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in August. The Motion was seconded and adopted.
Those voting in favor of the amendment were: Ken Levison, Georjan Bridger, Monika Martin, John Wade, Debbie Melgreen, Debby Krieg, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Wally Jones, Sandy Arnold, Cindy Niles, Mary Nie, Kathy Lockyer, Connie Fisher, Sherry Snyder
The Board then voted on the amended motion: The DCA H&W Trust Fund will pay for John Brading’s Expenses for the attending the 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in August.
Those voting for the amended motion were: Debbie Melgreen, Monika Martin, Wally Jones, Sandy Arnold, Mary Nie, Dan Burke, Debby Krieg, John Wade, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Connie Fisher, John Brading, Georjan Bridger, Cindy Niles, Kathy Lockyer, Sherry Snyder & Ken Levison.
Kathleen Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
March 1, 2025
Motion: To amend the Standing Rule: To receive a plaque for TOP TEN recognition the owner or co-owner(s), must be a DCA member at continued on page 16...
At the 2025 DCA National Specialty, Mayhem was awarded Best Longhaired Stud Dog under Breeder Judge Dan Harrison and Best of Breed Stud Dog under Breeder Judge Janet Schwalbe. Mayhem earned his Register Of Merit Excellent in 2024
His get are pictured on the next page which includes MULTIPLE BISS, MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING & Current #1 Longhaired Bitch, “Pink”, owned by Jyl Scott, Marietta Singleton & Ann Kraft. jvscott@doglover.com • leoralee1@yahoo.com • asbfan@aol.com
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the time the dog qualifies for the award. Only one plaque and/or certificate will be issued per owner/co-owners. Any plaque unclaimed at the Awards Dinner will be sent to the 1st DCA member listed as an owner.
The Motion was seconded and adopted. Those voting in favor of the motion were:
Those participating: Ken Levison, Georjan Bridger, Monika Martin, Debbie Melgreen, Debby Krieg, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Wally Jones, Sandy Arnold, Cindy Niles, Mary Nie, Kathy Lockyer, Connie Fisher, Sherry Snyder, Dan Burke, Carl Holder, John Brading
Kathleen Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
Dachshund Club of America Board Meeting via email April 3, 2025
Motion: To approve the revised challenge trophy program effective immediately. Seconded. Approved.
Participating: Mary Nie, Sherrill Snyder, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Debbie Melgreen, John Brading, Georjan Bridger, Dan Burke, Carl Holder, Connie Fisher, Kathy Lockyer, Debby Krieg, Wally Jones, Monika Martin, Ken Levison, Denny VanHook, Cindy Niles, Cheryl Shultz, Sandy Arnold
Not Participating: John Wade
Kathleen Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
DCA Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Holiday Inn, Six Flags, Eureka, MO
Call to Order 9:02 AM CT
Appointment of Committee to Review Annual Meeting Minutes: Paul Martin, Pam Reed, Maggie Peat. Approved without objection
President’s Report: Cheryl Shultz
The event committee chairs were acknowledged: Connie Fisher - Scent Work, Debby Krieg - Top 30, Denny VanHookCompanion Events, Sharon McDonaldObedience, Karen Henry - Rally, Wally JonesShow Chair.
Treasurer’s Report: Ken Levison
The report that was handed out was briefly reviewed. Total Assets for 2024 are $302,227.78
Ken stated he will not make a motion to increase in DCA dues at this time.
AKC Delegate Report: John Brading
Dennis Sprung, President and CEO of AKC, retired Dennis after 22 years at the end of March. He has been replaced by Gina DeNardo (formerly AKC Executive Secretary). Gina’s responsibilities are now being handled by Sheila Goff who will continue to lead the AKC Public Policy team, focusing on dog owners’ rights and Government Relations.
The AKC has decided to postpone the proposed increase in recording fees for events. In March, Board elections took place, so the newly comprised Board will analyze this possible change for a future date.
Rule changes:
1) The Agility Regulations have been changed. On July 2nd the title portal will be ready to accept requests for MACH to PACH transfers. Any MACH points and doubles that are not part of a MACH title (also known as “dangling” points/doubles) can be moved to Preferred. They won’t go toward that year’s rankings, but they will go toward the dog’s titles. If you already have points and doubles in Preferred when you make the transfer, the transferred points/doubles will be added to what you already have. Further information on what exactly to do will be coming close to July.
2) Spayed and Neutered dogs can now compete in Brace and Team competitions as long as this is made clear in the premium list.
3) National Owner Handled Titles will be recognized as suffix titles on dogs. Scheduled to begin in October.
4) Canadian titles in Conformation, Obedience, and Rally will be recognized by the AKC (tentatively starting in August) through the AKC’s Title Recognition Program.
5) Effective July 1, three-legged dogs will be eligible to compete in non-jumping Obedience and Rally classes.
The Conformation Point Schedule for 2025 went into effect on May 12th. There have been changes in the states making up the divisions for Divisions 6, 9, and 13. Probably the most significant change is that Arizona has now been moved into the division that was just California.
In August of this year, I will be attending the 2025 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in Durham, NC. This is a three-day conference with presentations on a variety of topics by veterinary professionals. Some of the topics to be covered include Exercise Programs for Pet Dogs, Senior Sporting Dog Health, Role of Mobility in Canine Healthy Aging, Epilepsy and Seizure Management, Spinal Abnormalities, Blastomycosis. I am still trying to learn the ropes of being the delegate. But I do have connections from my time working at AKC. If there is anything I can help with related to AKC, I will do my best to be of assistance.
New Business
Election of 2026 Host Show Judges: Cheryl Shultz explained the ballot that was passed out
and the process. There was a motion to expand nominations for the 2026 host show judges. Second. A vote was taken by show of hands. Motion failed.
There was an objection to the method of counting the votes.
Without objection Carl Holder was appointed chief teller assisted by tellers Debbie Melgreen, Dan Burke, and Steve Shultz.
The motion was taken by secret ballot, counted by the tellers. Motion passed.
Additional nominations for the ballot were taken one variety at a time.
Longhair: Cyndy Senff, Richard Powel, Dana Cline. Motion to close nominations for the ballot, second. Motion Passed.
The names from the original ballot were Ronda Bermke, Randy Garren, Ken Hagmueller and Anne Schmidt. There were 78 votes cast, with 1 illegal ballot.
Those elected to judge by the attendees at the Annual meeting were Dana Cline for Tuesday and Cyndy Senff for Wednesday. 1st alternate Richard Powell, 2nd alternate Ken Hagmueller.
Smooths: Additional nominations were Jane Fowler, Lexa Richmond, Richard Powell. Motion to close nominations for the ballot. Second. Motion passed.
The names from the original ballot were Ronda Bermke, Randy Garren, Ken Hagmueller, and Anne Schmidt. There were 75 votes cast. Those elected to judge by the attendees at the Annual Meeting were Randy Garren for Tuesday and Jane Fowler for Wednesday. 1st alternate Lexa Richmond, 2nd alternate Ken Hagmueller.
Wirehair: Additional nominations were Lexa Richmond, Jason Hoke, Wally Jones, Tom Kirstein, John Mayhall, Randy Tincher, Nicholas DeBedout. Motion to close nominations for the ballot, second. Motion Passed
The names from the original ballot were Ronda Bermke, Randy Garren, Ken Hagmueller, and Anne Schmidt. There were 73 votes cast with 2 illegal ballots. Those elected to judge by the attendees at the Annual Meeting were Jason Hoke, Tuesday and Wally Jones, Wednesday. 1st alternate Ronda Bermke, 2nd alternate Lexa Richmond.
DCA 2026:
Bev Barringer-Ruggeri passed out post cards with the logo by Laura Abbot Licht with a tentative schedule.
New Feature for the Pedigree Data Base: Emi Pedraza
A power point was provided explaining new features such as stud dog and litter tracking. 85,000 dogs have been transferred to the database.
The location of the data base is in the Breeder’s Resource Library on the DCA Website. Emi asked breeders to sign up for a new account if not already done. Those currently working on
the database are Emi Pedraza, Nancy Eby, Nancy Colson and Debby Krieg.
Electronic Voting for the DCA National Specialty Judges: Debby
Krieg
It was reported that 40% of the membership vote by mail costing approximately $3000.00. The company OPAVOTE, if used, would cost approximately $300.00. Further, the Dispatch which is sent my email has an open rate of 80%.
Motion to accept the use of electronic voting tool for 2028. Seconded.
Motion amended: To accept the use of electronic voting tool for the 2028 DCA National Conformation and Performance judges and on an on-going basis. Second. Amendment adopted. Main Motion adopted.
Nominations for judges for DCA 2028 National Specialties may be made on the card provided at the Annual meeting or by mail when sent out.
Proposed DCA Bylaws Changes: Cheryl Shultz
The proposed bylaw changes sent out to all members in March were reviewed. The first change clarifies electric voting by the Board when taking up business by email or in an electronic meeting. The second change is the proposed addition of a new type of limited membership called an Associate Membership. Cheryl opened the floor for discussion on the proposed changes; no discussion was offered by the membership. Cheryl reviewed the approval process and stated a ballot will be mailed to all voting members to vote on the proposed changes later this year.
2025 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award:
Randy Eltringham
Moved to the Awards Banquet.
Judges
Elections: Lexa Richmond
Lexa spoke to how judges are elected using percentages and suggested a run-off type of election. Without objection the membership agreed to send her proposal to committee for further consideration.
In attendance: John Wade, Sherrill Snyder, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri Debbie Melgreen, John Brading, Georjan Bridger, Dan Burke, Mary Nie, Carl Holder, Connie Fisher, Kathy Lockyer, Debby Krieg, Wally Jones, Monika Martin, Ken Levison, Denny VanHook, Cindy Niles, Cheryl Shultz, Sandy Arnold
Guests: Mary Jones, Jennifer Dusharme, Maggie Peat, Lexa Richmond
Approval of Minutes:
April 2, 2025 Zoom: Approved as corrected April 3, 2025 Zoom: Approved as corrected
President’s Report:
Cheryl Shultz
Lorraine Simmons turned in the National Earth Dog Financial report. There was a reported loss of $698.00. Because of trophy donations the actual loss was $540.00.
Treasurer’s Report:
Ken Levison
It was reported the W-9 was signed. There was a $7,000. Check received from Purina.
AKC Delegate Report:
John Brading
There was nothing further to report than from the Annual Meeting report.
There was no objection to taking items from the agenda to be taken out of order.
Standing Committees
Archives: Lexa Richmond
A budget of $1,000.00 was requested to reorganize and preserve documents. This was a one-year budget request.
It was suggested the photographers’ contract include all win photos be sent to the archivist.
Motion to increase the archivist budget by $1,000.00 for the coming year. Second. Motion adopted.
DCA Raffle:
Lexa Richmond, Chair
Request to increase the budget from $500.00 to $1,000.00 for the coming year. Ken Levison reported he had already changed the budget for the coming year.
Request for verbiage change for OPEN STANDARD CLASS: Maggie Peat.
An email had been sent to the board for consideration.
Motion to retain “Think Big” for two years. Second. Motion adopted.
Performance Registry of Merit (PROM):
Denny Vanhook reported for the committee. Other Members: Connie Fisher, Randy Eltringham, Cindy Niles, Lorraine Simmons. Denny presented a proposal on behalf of the Special Committee to create a new DCA Register of Merit to honor the top producing dachshunds in companion & performance events. After implementation, the PROM would be a separate register from the existing DCA ROM which will be preserved for top producers in conformation going forward. Bob Wlodkowski, the current ROM Committee Chair, is in support of the PROM proposal.
Motion to accept the recommendation of the Special Committee and establish a PROM. Second. Motion adopted
Membership: Georjan Bridger
Without objection, moved to executive session at 7:35 PM.
Without objection, moved out of executive session at 8:02 PM.
The following were adopted as new members of DCA: Christi Kirby-Baron, Patty Merritt, Aideen and Bret Siniscalco.
New Business
DCA 2026:
Bev Barringer-Ruggeri
A report was given on plans for DCA 2026. Motion to increase hospitality budget to $7,000.00 for the Welcoming Party if connected with the TOP 30. Second. Motion adopted.
Conflict of Interest Forms: Kathy Lockyer
Each member was provided with a form to sign.
A Copy of the I-90 will be sent to all Board members: Ken Levison
Rally and Obedience Trophies for Nationals and Host Shows: Denny Van Hook
Inconsistencies were reported in the trophies offered.
Motion to appoint a committee to review the trophy plan. Second. Motion adopted.
It was recommended “Think Big” be contracted to produce the Newsletter for the next two years.
Next Meeting: There is a deposit with the hotel in Atlanta. The meeting scheduled for the January 2025 Board meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. The next meeting will be held in Atlanta. Debby Krieg will send out a survey for the date.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:37 PM
Kathleen Lockyer, DCA Recording Secretary
submitted by Dr. Randy Eltringham
• They Are Sensitive and Responsive to the Needs of Others
• They Treat Others with Patience, Kindness, Love and Respect
• They Are Fair, Honest, Hard Working, and Truthful in Helpful Ways
• They are friendly, welcoming and inclusive, especially when juniors and newcomers are present
• They have integrity and trustworthiness
• They practice the Golden Rule: Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You
• They Are Role Models for Good Sportsmanship Through Their Body Language, Actions, Words and Deeds
• They Volunteer to Help Make Home and Community Events and Activities Successful … from Start to Finish
• They Make Donations Whenever and However Possible – Sharing Their Time, Talents and Resources
• They Lead By Practicing Stephen Covey’s “Principle-Centered Leadership”:
~ They Are Proactive
~ They Begin With the End in Mind
~ They Put First Things First
~ They Think Win/Win
~ They Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
~ They Synergize
~ They Sharpen the Saw Through Personal and Professional Character and Skill Development
At Obedience and Rally: Together or Separate?
by Brenda A. Riemer
Obedience Enthusiast & Obedience Judge
(soon to be rally judge too!)
In the previous DCA magazine, I wrote about the types of feedback we can give in the ring between obedience exercises. These items included verbal feedback with a smile, turning/circling the dog, a hand touch, and petting. In this article, I will discuss how to take what you might be using in rally, and preparing yourself as you move to novice obedience.
Rally became an AKC sport in 2005. Since 2005, the sport has grown and additional classes, plus the RACH have been introduced. For many, the assumption was that rally would be a stepping stone to obedience. The joy of this sport is that many choose to compete in rally, while others choose to participate in obedience also. The question becomes, for those interested in obedience, what skills in rally can help the transition to obedience. Let’s take a look at the skills a team learns in rally that are also found in obedience:
Heeling in rally is different than in obedience. The movement from sign to sign can hinder smooth heeling for some teams, not to mention if there are more than 3 stationary signs on the course. But the largest difference is heel position. In rally, heel position is loosely defined as a dog’s body length, while in obedience it is the head and shoulder of the dog aligned with the handler’s left hip. Heeling is something that one may wish to work on as one is training for rally, if there are thoughts about moving to obedience. And the fast and slow will be longer in obedience.
Halts in obedience are “cued” by the handler’s footwork and not by the hands, arms, or words. So while you can say “sit” in rally, it’s also good to practice halts silently.
A “plus” of rally is that we teach our dogs to finish both to the right and to the left. But once again, the key to moving to obedience is limiting the extra commands and body language. Fronts and finishes are a staple of obedience. In novice there is 1 front and 1 finish. Open has 4 fronts and finishes, and utility has 6 fronts and 7 finishes. None of the fronts has an allowable verbal or signal command, and only the finish on the moving stand are you allowed to use a verbal and/or signal. (The signal exercise is all
signals, and either a verbal command or signal is allowable for the other finishes.)
Rally is a wonderful way for us to teach our dogs position changes. Position changes are extremely important for command discrimination in open (using a verbal and/or signal command) and the signal exercise in utility (using only signals). Another class that has position changes is novice, where dogs do a 1 minute sit stay and a 1 minute down stay. Sometimes it takes a handler quite a while to get their dog in the position!
The Bad Habits To Avoid
There are habits that handlers have that make their rally run less efficient and should be extinguished before entering beginning novice (or novice obedience). For example, I see many handlers in beginning novice stand for the 25 ft. recall with their hands on the front of their legs. This position is points off, as the hands have to be at your side. For some, the hands have always been there in rally and the dog looks at the hand position to know how to front. Slowly train so your hands are at your side so that the dog understands that front is a position, just like finish is a position.
A Brief Detour for a Fun Front and Finish Training Exercise
• Put your dog on a sit. Turn 90 degrees and call to front.
• Put your dog on a sit. Turn 90 degrees and call to heel.
• Where does the dog go? Try with different angles, starting the dog on a stand, etc. Make it fun!
More Bad Habits to Avoid
The next time you are at a rally trial, look at the top teams. Their rally runs are similar to a beautiful dance. The difference between those
teams and other teams? The top teams have handlers who are not pleading with their dogs to perform, are not yelling at the dog to DOWN (usually repeated many times on the moving down), and are not relying on clapping and patting themselves on the leg. Keep in mind that for rally, once you are in excellent and master, the patting and clapping is not allowed. And in obedience, it’s not allowed from day 1.
Closing Thoughts
I once gave a seminar and asked a person doing rally to not say a word until sign 7. She was horrified but did it. Her dog’s attention improved because now the dog had to focus on its part without being spoon fed each step. The rally run which had been a struggle, became a beautiful dance. I look at obedience as a dance also, as when teams work together on an exercise, it looks simple. So, in closing, trust your training and your dog. And see if you can phase out some bad habits that might be keeping you from receiving high rally scores.!
Jane followed in her maternal grandmother’s and great-grandmother’s footsteps in achieving the tremendous honor of winning Best of Variety at the Dachshund Club of America National Specialty!!! Words cannot express the appreciation we have to accomplished breeder-judge Mr. Jerry Cerasini for this incredible recognition!!
There was “icing on the cake” as Jane also went on to win Best of Opposite to Best of Breed under breeder-judge
Mrs. Janet Schwalbe!!!
Thank you so much for this very special honor!!
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GCH Barkerville Divine Secret
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2015 DCA BOV
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Fillip is a most loyal companion that has spoiled me with his intelligence, sense of humor and side eye. He continues to prove to everyone all that a Dachshund can do. He is cherished more than any treasure on earth.
Owned, trained and loved by Kim Seipel, Tara Hartman & Paige Hartman, Sandra Krieger
DC CH Willow Springs Ev-Ry Sweetheart MW
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On 6/28/25 Little earned his DRAFT DOG TITLE (open) at the SCONE test in Belmont, NH (Greater Swiss Mtn Dog Club of America). As far as we know, he is the only dachshund to have earned the OPEN title. He is already 7 way titled and looks forward to more adventures. Little thanks Alan Bower, Chris Vining and Angela Lloyd for his sire, Mauricio and Cassandra Vargas for his experience in the breed ring, Diane Goodspeed for agility fun (his passion), Teryl Lebkuecher for laying his tracks and his mom for all the other stuff.
Dear DCA Members,
This year I traveled to DCA a day early so I could observe the first-ever DCA scent work trials at Purina Farms. It was fascinating watching the dogs, especially dachshunds, demonstrate their ability to correctly indicate the scented containers and I was once again struck by just how versatile our breed truly is. They obviously excel at using their noses for scent work, Earthdog & field trials, but we know they can do so much more.
They are energetic and robust performers when competing in agility as well as field events. They have minds of their own so obedience and rally can be challenging, but practice pays off and its wonderful watching them when they do succeed. Of course it’s always a joy to watch conformation, seeing the best examples of our breed shown to perfection while loving the attention and applause they get in the ring.
If you attended this year’s annual Awards Dinner I hope you enjoyed the slide show and award presentations recognizing so many of our breed and their phenomenal accomplishments. This issue of the Newsletter takes a deeper dive into all of our 2025 national events and celebrates the dogs and their handlers that came to compete. Enjoy!
Cheryl
Midwest Dachshund Club
September 26, 2025
Monroe County Fairgrounds 3775 S Custer Rd, Monroe, MI Website: http://www.midwestdachshundclub.com
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club
October 5, 2025
Frederick Co. Fairgrounds
250 Fairgrounds Road, Clear Brook, VA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club
October 5, 2025
Frederick Co. Fairgrounds
250 Fairgrounds Road, Clear Brook, VA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Sierra Dachshund
Breeders Club of Los Angeles County
October 11, 2025
Canyon RV Park
24001 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA Web Site: http://www.Sierra-Dachshund-Breeders-Club.org
Sierra Dachshund
Breeders Club of Los Angeles County
October 12, 2025
Canyon RV Park
24001 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA Web Site: http://www.Sierra-Dachshund-Breeders-Club.org
Willamette
Valley Dachshund Club
October 25, 2025
Clark Co. Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd Ridgefield, WA
For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Event Chair: Michele Ferreira
P.O. Box 12, Lovettsville, VA 20180 mwdc.info@gmail.com 540-822-4360
For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary
P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (757) 566-8996 • artsrpassion@gmail.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Event Chair: Michele Ferreira
P.O. Box 12, Lovettsville, VA 20180 mwdc.info@gmail.com 540-822-4360
For additional information contact: Georjan Bridger, Event Secretary P.O. Box 21352, Salem, OR 97307-1352 (757) 566-8996 • artsrpassion@gmail.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Event Chair: Janene E. Oswald
P.O Box 670, 51495 Esperaza Ave
Cabazon, CA 92230-0670
darshandachs@aol.com • 951-809-3556
For additional information contact:
Eileen Parr, Event Secretary 18780 Munsee Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 946-9048 • parrkees@mac.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Event Chair: Janene E. Oswald P.O Box 670, 51495 Esperaza Ave Cabazon, CA 92230-0670
darshandachs@aol.com • 951-809-3556
For additional information contact:
Eileen Parr, Event Secretary 18780 Munsee Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 946-9048 • parrkees@mac.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Event Chair: Claire Mancha 2121 SE Courtney Ave., Portland, OR 97222 claire@whiz.to • 503-516-6449
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
Events Approved by
per their website as of 8/24/2025
Only those events approved by AKC before this publication is printed are listed.
Contact the Event Chairs of these events with any questions.
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Rhonda Bermke (S) Rhonda Bermke (W) Rhonda Bermke
Judges:
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Breed: (L) Mrs. Carol Spritzer (S) Mrs. Carol Spritzer (W) Mrs. Carol Spritzer
Junior Show: Mrs. Carol Spritzer
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Anthony Clemento (S) Anthony Clemento (W) Anthony Clemento
Judges:
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Breed: (L) Eric Henningsen (S) Eric Henningsen (W) Eric Henningsen Sweepstakes, Conformation (Outdoors) Please contact event secretary/superintendent or for information.
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Mr. Richard L Reynolds (S) Mr. Richard L Reynolds (W) Mr. Richard L Reynolds Sweepstakes, Conformation (Outdoors) Please contact event secretary/superintendent or for information.
Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Mark Chryssanthis (S) Mark Chryssanthis (W) Mark Chryssanthis
Junior Show: Mark Chryssanthis
... UPCOMING SPECIALTIES
Lincolnland Dachshund Club-AM
October 25, 2025
Capitol Canine Training Club
209 E. Walnut Street, Chatham, IL
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Lincolnland Dachshund Club-PM
October 25, 2025
Capitol Canine Training Club
209 E. Walnut Street, Chatham, IL
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Lincolnland Dachshund Club
October 26, 2025
Capitol Canine Training Club
209 E. Walnut Street, Chatham, IL
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Sooner Dachshund Club
November 15, 2025
Grady County Fairgrounds
500 East Choctaw Ave., Chickasha, OK
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Dachshund Fanciers Association of Berks County
November 15, 2025
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA
Metropolitan Baltimore Dachshund Club
November
16, 2025
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA
Event Chair: Ms. Karen Osburn 849 N Oxford Rd., Springfield, IL 62702 karen.e.13@att.net • 217-415-8785
For additional information contact: Lindi Kershaw, Event Secretary P.O. Box 22107, C/O MB-F INC Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • approvals@infodog.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Event Chair: Susan Peterson 1172N. Oliver Dr., Belle Plain , KS 67013 srpwildrose@yahoo.com • 316-371-0213
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, October 29, 2025
Event Chair: Jane T. Fowler 27 Alex Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 ndoughe982@aol.com • 610-207-5990
Event Chair: Kathleen Jackson 17329 McGuffie Rd., Salinas, CA 93907 Kathleen@KathleenJackson.com • 831-809-0205
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available Judges: Breed: (L) Ms. Wendy J. Snyder (p) (S) Ms. Wendy J. Snyder (p) (W) Ms. Wendy J. Snyder (p)
Junior Show: Mrs. Anna May Fleischli Brown
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available Judges: Breed: (L) Mrs. Debbie Melgreen (S Mrs. Debbie Melgreen (W) Mrs. Debbie Melgreen
Junior Show: Mrs. Debbie L Melgreen Sweepstakes, Please contact event secretary/superintendent for information.
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available Judges:
Breed: (L) Miss Margaret “Maggie” Peat (S) Miss Margaret “Maggie” Peat (W) Miss Margaret “Maggie” Peat
Junior Show: Miss Margaret “Maggie” Peat
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available Judges:
Breed: (L) Mr. William G. Daugherty (S) Mr. William G. Daugherty (W) Mr. William G. Daugherty
Junior Show: Mrs. Cathy H. Daugherty Sweepstakes, Please contact event secretary/superintendent for information.
Points For Reserve Available Judges:
Breed: (L) Mr. Richard Todd Jackson (S) Mr. Richard Todd Jackson (W) Mr. Richard Todd Jackson
All dates, times and addresses are as accurate as possible before the newsletter deadline date. Please consult the show secretaries or superintendents for any further information. continued on next page...
Yolo County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
P.O. Box 826, Woodland, CA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent
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.
Northern California Dachshund Club
November 20, 2025
Yolo County Fairgrounds
Exhibit Hall
P.O. Box 826, Woodland, CA
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta
November 29, 2025
Georgia Ntl. Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA
Web Site: http://www.dcma-atl.org
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta
November 30, 2025
Georgia Ntl. Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA
Web Site: http://www.dcma-atl.org
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Florida East Coast Dachshund Club
December 12, 2025
Orange Cty. Convention Center N/S Bldg North/South Building
9899 International Drive, Orlando, FL Web Site: http://www.floridaeastcoastdachshundclub.com
Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club
January 10, 2026
Florida Classic Park
5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL
Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club
January 10, 2026
Florida Classic Park
5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL
Web Site: http://fgcdachshundclub.com/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Mississippi Dachshund Club
January 17, 2026
Mississippi State Fairgrounds
1207 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS
Web Site: http://www.msdachshund.org/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Event Chair: Kathleen Jackson 17329 McGuffie Rd., Salinas, CA 93907
Kathleen@KathleenJackson.com • 831-809-0205
For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 mbf@infodog.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Event Chair: Robert E. Schwalbe
71 Valley Way, Pendergrass, GA 30567-3454 reschwalbe@yahoo.com • 706-693-7142
For additional information contact:
Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 info@foytrentdogshows.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Event Chair: Robert E. Schwalbe 71 Valley Way, Pendergrass, GA 30567-3454 reschwalbe@yahoo.com • 706-693-7142
For additional information contact: Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 info@foytrentdogshows.com
1307 Williams Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 floridagulfcoastdachshundclub@gmail.com 229-269-0117
For additional information contact: MB-F Inc., Superintendent P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420-2107 (336) 379-9352 • mbf@infodog.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Event Chair: Mr. J. Lawrence Barnett 134 Pebble Beach Dr., Vicksburg, MS 39183 barnettdox901@icloud.com • 601-638-1037
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
Sweepstakes, Please contact event secretary/superintendent for information.
Sweepstakes, Please contact event secretary/superintendent for information.
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Judges: Breed: (L) Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen (S) Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen (W) Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen
Junior Show: Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Mr. Allan Reznik (S) Mr. Allan Reznik (W) Mr. Allan Reznik
Junior Show: Mrs. Janet M. Schwalbe
Judges:
Points For Reserve Available
Breed: (L) Mr. William Alexander (S) Mr. William Alexander (W) Mr. William Alexander
Junior Show: Adam Peterson (p)
Judges: Breed: (L) Ms. Lynne Allen (S) Ms. Lynne Allen (W) Ms. Lynne Allen
Junior Show: Ms. Lynne Allen
Judges:
Points For Reserve Available
Breed: (L) Mr. John Brading (S) Mr. John Brading (W) Mr. John Brading
Junior Show: Mr. John Brading
Sweepstakes, Conformation (Outdoors) Please contact event secretary/superintendent or for information.
Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Mr. Thomas L. Kirstein (S) Mr. Thomas L. Kirstein (W) Mr. Thomas L. Kirstein
Junior Show: Mr. Thomas L. Kirstein
... UPCOMING SPECIALTIES
All dates, times and addresses are as accurate as possible before the newsletter deadline date. Please consult the show secretaries or superintendents for any further information.
Dachshund Club of St. Louis, Inc.
February
27, 2026
Purina Farms
300 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO
Web Site: http://www.dachshund-stl.org/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Dachshund Club of St. Louis, Inc.
February
27, 2026
Purina Farms
300 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO
Web Site: http://www.dachshund-stl.org/
Entries for this event are limited to: 100
Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley
April 26, 2026
Canyon RV Park 24001 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA Web Site: http://www.dcsav.org/
WesternDachshundPennsylvania Club
May 25, 2024
Sweepstakes Judge
Ms. Kari Dannemiller
Sweepstakes Entry Numbers (Per Coat)
Longhair 4, Smooth 4, Wirehair 4
Veteran Smooth 2
Veteran Wire 1
BOV Longhair
Hoppledach’s Sportswear Model
- Pamela Hopkins
BOS Longhair
Miniature Dreams Magical
Christmas Dreams ML
Barbara Sharrah
BOV Smooth
Summerhill Quiet Reflections SS
Amanda Ballew
Veteran: GCHB CH DC Red’s Jim
Beam MS CA TKN
Rita Kepner
BOS Smooth
Closing Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Event Chair: Lauren Ebel
1703 Menard Dr., Belleville, IL 62220
lme327@hotmail.com • 618-960-7550
For additional information contact: Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101
Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent P.O. Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284-0397 (573) 687-2101 info@foytrentdogshows.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6 PM CST
Event Chair: Steve Shultz 3817 Seven Oaks Drive, Corona, CA 92881-0737 cherevee@sbcglobal.net • 951-314-8091 For additional information contact: Cheryl Shultz, Event Secretary c/o Claudia Sharp - Dog Show In A Box 11487 Bay Ridge Drive, Dardanelle, AR 72834 (314) 602-0575 • dogshowinabox@gmail.com
Mom’s Shaken Not Stirred
Maryann Nash
BOV Wirehair
Harewood I’m Sexy And I Snow
It @ Krissydox SW
Krista Lynn Williams
Veteran: DC FC GCHB
EJ’s Fancied Up Solo Pup MW
Jennifer Hartma
BOS Wirehair
VHH & Railways Gunner’s Primo Jell-o Shot MW
Jennifer Hartman & Marie Hamaker
Best in Sweepstakes
Summerhill Quiet Reflections SS
Veteran: DC FC GCHB
EJ’s Fancied Up Solo Pup MW
Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes
Mom’s Shaken Not Stirred MS
Breed Judge
Mr. Jerry M. Watson
Total Entry Numbers (Per Coat)
Longhair 20, Smooth 19, Wirehair 13
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Judges:
Breed: (L) Grace M. Fritz (p) (S) Grace M. Fritz (p) (W) Grace M. Fritz (p)
Junior Show: Grace M. Fritz
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Points For Reserve Available
Our appreciation to Hound Authority, Mr. Michael Canalizo
Multiple Group and Specialty Winner
Breeders/Owners:
Carlos Puig, Jeanne Haverick & Kaileigh Gonzalez
Thank you for the honor and your blessings! Rest in peace Dan Harrison
Breeders/Owners: Carlos Puig, Jeanne Haverick & Kaileigh Gonzalez
Shown finishing in style with an Award of Merit to boot!
Thank you Breeder Judge Mary Olich Nie
Breeders: Sally Eichlin & Carlos J. Puig
Owner: Carlos J. Puig
A major win under Michael Canalizo!
Bred by Tatnyana Godin
Owned by Dani Zoeller & Carlos J. Puig
New!! PERFORMANCE REGISTER OF MERIT (PROM) PROGRAM
Great news!! The Dachshund Club of America Board of Directors has approved a new program to recognize and celebrate dachshunds that produce exceptional performance dogs! The Board formed a committee consisting of Connie Fisher Chair, Randy Eltringham, Cindy Niles, Lorrainne Simmons and Denny Van Hook to develop and recommend a program to specifically recognize these wonderful and talented breeding dogs.
Our unique breed was specifically bred for hunting. The name “dachshund” is of German origin and means “badger dog,” derived from the German words “Dachs” (meaning badger) and “Hund” (meaning dog). With long bodies shaped to pursue prey underground and a breed standard that includes “boldness to the point of rashness” it is important that we continue to
value hunting skills. We must encourage the development, enhancement, and maintenance of these attributes in our breeding programs to produce balanced well-bred hunters.
Foundation skills needed for dachshunds to hunt are specifically showcased in many AKC sports including Field Trials, Earth Dog, Scent Work and Tracking but to be good hunters, dogs also require the stamina and speed of Agility and the control and teamwork of Obedience and Rally. The Dachshund Club of America acknowledges these foundation hunting skills in individual dogs though the DCA Versatility and Triathlon programs, but we do not currently highlight them in our breeding stock.
An exceptional power point presentation was made, which followed much discussion, analysis
The Merit Level Requirements for each level are:
Performance Register of Merit (PROM)
Dogs: Sire at least four (4) performance champions
Bitches: Produce at least two (2) performance champions
Performance Register of Merit Excellent (PROMX)
Dogs: Sire at least five (5) performance champions
At least two (2) of these performance champions have achieved one of the qualitative requirements.
Bitches: Produce at least three (3) performance champions
At least one (1) of these performance champions has achieved one of the qualitative requirements.
Performance Register of Merit Outstanding (PROMO)
Dogs: Sire at least eight (8) performance champions
At least three (3) of these performance champions have achieved one of the qualitative requirements.
Bitches: Produce at least five (5) performance champions
At least two (2) of these performance champions have achieved one of the qualitative requirements.
and valuable input from Bob Wlodkowski who is the manager of the ROM program. The committee’s recommendations were given final approval by the DCA Board on June 30th, 2025 and will be implemented as of January 1st, 2026. These include:
1. Make the following changes to the current Register Of Merit (ROM) Program:
a. Move Obedience and Field Championships from the ROM to the new PROM Program.
4. Ensure that correct body structure and breed standard is maintained to discourage separation into “Conformation” and “Performance” dachshunds as has happened in many other breeds.
THE PROM: The Basics
• Owners with dogs earning a designation through the Performance Register of Merit Program may add that designation to their dog’s registered name for advertising and pedigree research purposes.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to qualify as a Performance Champion, the dog must have earned at least one MAJOR win (of 3 or more points) in the Breed Ring. This is intended to ensure that we maintain the balance of form and function and do not lose structure in pursuit of exceptional performance.
b. Add two new Qualitative Requirements to the ROM program. These are:
— (NEW) Best in Show in the Owner Handler Group Competition at an AKC All-Breed Show — (NEW) Select Dog, Select Bitch at DCA Host Specialty Show
2. Implement a new Performance Register of Merit (PROM program). The following is the description of that program.
The Performance Register of Merit (PROM) Program
The Performance Register of Merit (PROM) Program is modeled after the current Register of Merit (ROM) program and was designed with several objectives in mind:
1. Recognize and Identify dachshunds that produce exceptional performance dogs.
2. Encourage participation in performance sports that facilitate development of foundation hunting skills.
3. Encourage new members to join DCA who are interested in acquiring, owning, training, trialing, showing, and breeding “Beauty that can Hunt.”
NOTE: As of January 1st, 2026, only Breed Champions will be included in the ROM program. Field Trial and Obedience Champions will now be included in the PROM program, and the ROM will be strictly a conformation recognition tool.
• Since the Performance Register of Merit Program is recognition of top producing dogs, owners do not need to be DCA members.
• Only dogs whose qualifications have been validated through the Performance Register of Merit Program application process may use a PROM designation for their dogs in pedigrees or advertising (including but not limited to print, website, and/or social media.)
• There will be three levels of recognition, the PROM, the PROMX, and the PROMO.
Performance QUANTITATIVE Requirements
Performance Champions will include:
• Field Champions (FC)
• Master Earth Dogs (ME)
• Scent Work Master (SWM)
• Tracking Champions (TC)
• Master Agility Champions (MACH)
• Preferred Master Agility Champion s(PACH)
• Obedience Champions (OTCH)
• Rally Champions (RACH)
Performance QUALITATIVE Requirements
• Absolute Winner of a Field Trial
• Endurance Earth Dog Title (EE)
• Scent Work Detective (SWD)
• High in Trial at AKC All-Breed Obedience Trial
• High Combined or High Triple Qualifying in Trial at AKC All Breed Rally Trial
• DCA Versatility Award
• Triple Champion (Dual CH (Breed and Field) and Obedience or Agility Champion
• Highest Scoring Standard or Highest Scoring Jumpers with Weaves at DCA National Agility Trial
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PROM Program
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• Highest Scoring Preferred Standard, or Highest Scoring Preferred Jumpers with Weaves at DCA National Agility Trial
• High in Trial at the DCA National Scent
• Work Trial
• DCA Triathlon Dog of the Year
A dog can earn both a ROM and a PROM designation and be listed in both Registries if they meet the requirements for both programs. However, a single dog cannot count more than one Qualitative Requirement (e.g., a dog who earns an Absolute in the field and a Versatility title can only count once toward earning a ROMX or ROMO)
Applications for the PROM program will be accepted starting January 1st, 2026 and the process will be posted on the DCA website. Owners will have the responsibility to submit official documentation to show the requirements are met. These may include but are not limited to:
• Copies of Titles from AKC
• Copies of AKC Dog Award Lists (History of Placements)
• Copies Of AKC and DCA Award Certificates
• Show Results (DCA Nationals)
• AKC Progeny Reports
• AKC Annual Reports
With the launch of the Performance Register of Merit on January 1st, 2026 DCA is:
• Expanding the ROM program to include a Performance Registry option
• Maintaining the integrity of the ROM program while placing enhanced emphasis on the purpose of our breed
• Recognizing new AKC titles that enhance fundamental hunting skills.
• Identifying and recognizing dogs for breeding that produce performance get.
• Responding to growing member interests while maintaining our breed standard
• Encouraging participation in performance sports
• Potentially expanding recruitment and attracting new members
Special thanks for the many, many, many months of hard work on the part of this committee. We hope you will enjoy participating in this new program and help us recognize our remarkable, multi-talented dachshunds who brighten our lives, amaze us with their skills, and smother us with their love.
Questions can be sent to the volunteer PROM manager, Deneice (Denny) Van Hook, DVM at k9coach53@gmail.com.
Specialty Results
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Susan Plance & Debora Difenderfer
WB Jay-Roy Elite Cover Girl
Robyn Hand & Ron Britton
RWB Willow Old-Sandale La Vie En Rose
Dale Tarbox & Carol McKenney & Donna Maloney
BOV GCHG Willowood-Sandale Get This Show On The Road
Dale Tarbox & Donna Maloney
BOS GCH Doxwood Lorica’s Olympia At Siddachs MW BCAT
Jessica Campbell & John Merriman
SELD GCH Millenia Cause I Know I’m Nice
Maureen Shankweller & John Shankweller & Kurt P. Miller & Dianne Miller
Jeane Haverick, Kayleigh Gonzalez, and Carlos J. Puig
BOS GCHB Greensboro’s Accomplice ML
Cissy Johnson
SELD GCH Longdogia’s Green With Envy
Heather Ackby and Janet Donnelly
SELB GCH Granvalero’s Godess of the Sun SL
Thomas Jares, Jennifer Smith, Judee Valero
SMOOTH
WD/BOW OC’s I Am the Lord and Master MS
Robin LaFrance
RWD Diagram Mtntosea Brownwood Beam Me Up Scotty SS
Dianne R. Graham, Dionne Reep, Jerry Cerasini, and Roger Brown
WB/BOS Pine Lakes La De Freakin Da Katie Noyes and LeDon Hall
RWB California Dreaming Degli Aristobassi
Mariah Weiland
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Litter brother Garth finished his CH right after DCA 2025 and already has 12 field points. So, he’s on a fast track to becoming our next “Beauty Can Hunt” DC boy at TurningPt. Thanks to owner Pam Reed for sharing our “Dual” interests. Garth, whose nickname is “Pretty Boy” in the field, is already being used at stud.
Litter brother Batuu finished his CH with 4 majors in the two weeks surrounding DCA 2025 and followed with a strong string of BOV and BOS wins at DFCV and MWDC Specialty Shows in Doswell VA. Thanks to owner Margaret Ricks and good friend Susan for bringing Batuu along so quickly. You two make a great show ring team!
Litter sister Savannah now has her first 4 point major, 6 points and string of Major Reserves. Tom and Linda Gottwalt can hardly wait for her to join their home and ministry work.
Rendoni won Best Smooth Stud Dog with Tiara, Cruze and Savannah showing behind him. I wish we could have used Haily and Batuu as well.
Twiggy, Rendoni’s litter sister, is also getting up there in age. But that isn’t keeping her from trying new things. She is excelling at field trials, with a 4th Place win in the huge OAAB Stake at the 2025 DCA National FT and a 2nd Place win at the Laurel Highlands DC FT. We’re hoping she will be a Dual CH this fall. She has 5 beautiful puppies at home who are carbon copies of her!
Unfortunately, litter sister Hailey contracted Pyometra as a puppy and had to be spayed. But that didn’t stop owner Lu Baker from taking beautiful Hailey to UKC shows where she has won numerous BIS (Altered) and Hound Group (Altered) wins in circuits across the US, Canada and at the UKC National Invitational where she is setting the world on fire.
Not to be outdone by other TurningPt dogs listed here, GCHS DC Miracle Max (5 years old) won 2nd Place for DCA 2025 Stud Dog, which included his son Wesley, DCA’s 2025 Smooth WD/BOW as one of his get. Max’s daughter Lola was a super star at Canfield and Hoosier Specialties winning 3 majors, 3 BOS’s over specials and 12 points in large entries.
7 year old Sassy Sriracha came out of retirement to win Best Veteran at the DFCV and MWDC Specialty Shows in Doswell VA. Bolt (also 7 years old) was runner-up to her both days. This was Bolt’s first time ever in the show ring. Isn’t he beautiful? Thanks to owner Starr Henderson for showing them so well!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Entries Close 12:00 Noon, EDT
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (MBF)
Capitol Canine Training Club 209 E. Walnut Street Chatham, IL 62629
Specialty Results
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BOV CH Dachsmith Love’s Belenus Nt
Elinore Carrington Lyon and Estate of Iris Love and AnneImelda Radice
SELD Withheld
WIREHAIR
WD/BOW Starbarrack Treis Pinheiros
Risotto SW
Mary E. Heywood
RWD Raydachs Fireball V Daybreak SW
Deborah Tressler
WB EZ Goins Don’t Leave Me
This Way
Travis Wright and Robbie Loyd
RWB Solina’s Wine A Little Laugh A Lots
Madison Lemos
BOV GCHG Daybreak’s Maker’s
Mark W
Deborah Krieg, Carlos J. Puig
BOS Sunrise-Xo Earl’s Gotta Die MW
Donna Starr- Gimeno
SELD CH Roundabout Mr. President
Travis Wright, Carlos Puig and Donna Starr
SELB CH Yuletide Absolutely Wired to Win MW CGC
Rindi Gaudet, Jeri Gilpatrick, and Dana Gabel
BOB GCHG Daybreak’s Maker’s
Mark W
Melgreen
Maggie Peat
Non-Regular
BOSto BOB GCHB Greensboro’s Accomplice ML Cissy Johnson
Jeane Haverick, Kaileigh Gonzalez and Carlos J Puig
SELB CH Riverwalk’s Little Black Dress
Teresa Walker
SMOOTH
WD Rhills Super Sized V Woodshafen
Laura Wood and Terri Frenis
RWD Petalpusher Let The Lion Roar MSP
Laura A Licht
WB/BOW OC’s Cappucino After A Hurricane at Sunrise-Xo MS Valerio Hernandez, Robin LaFrance, and Patricia Guthrie
RWB California Dreaming Degli Aristobassi
Mariah Weiland
BOV GCH Baldox Knockin On Heaven’s Door
Shelly Baldwin
BOS GCH Ked Dox Rags Good Bye Winter! Hello Spring! MS
Kari Dannemiller and Kimberly Ragsdale
SELD GCHB Stormwynd Top
PocketFind BCAT
Megin Wells and Scarlett Wells
WIREHAIR
WD Eastwind Garth
Kaye Atkinson
RWD Lamar’s What Dreams Are Made Of
Barbara Lauer
WB/BOW EZ Goins Don’t Leave Me
This Way
Travis Wright and Robbie Loyd
RWB I Spy Third’s Time’s Just A Charm W RN CGC
Pat Holladay
BOV CH Yuletide Absolutely Wired to Win MW CGC
Rindi Gaudet, Jeri Gilpatrick
Dana Gabel
BOS CH Runway’s Knight Rider with Leoralees MW
Marietta Singleston, Debbie Rybinski
SELD Starbarrack Treis Pinheiros
Risotto
SELB GCH Boreas I Know You Gset
Deja Vu
Gail Tutt
BOB CH OC’s Race for the Gold ML
BOSto BOB GCH Petalpusher Then Sings My Soul MLP
Best Junior Handler
Madyson Smith
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Monday, May 12th saw the inaugural DCA Top 30 competition at the Purina Event Center. The competition shone a spotlight on Dachshunds with the most outstanding breed records in the show ring from the prior calendar year.
The top 10 Dachshunds in each coat variety based on 2024 final breed rankings received an invitation to compete. Of those,
an average preliminary score to every dog in 8 of 9 categories. Ring Steward Bev Barringer-Ruggeri organized competitors so that afternoon and evening judging ran smoothly.
After giving time for owners, handlers, and dogs to relax, the Top 30 and annual DCA Welcome Party combined into a fun and exciting evening event. Chris Taylor and
Bred and Owned by Dr. Randy Eltringham and Navy Captain Pete Eltringham. Handled by Nancy Prouty.
Top 30 Runner-Up – GCHB Schoolhouse Gossip Girl “Daphne”
Bred by Emalia Pedraza, Judy Anderson, and Shirley Del Castillo. Handled by Emalia Pedraza.
22 dogs accepted our invitation and of those, 16 made the trip to Purina to compete. We are grateful to the dedicated breeders, owners, and handlers who accepted our invitation to participate.
Unlike a typical show with a single judge, the Top 30 invited an esteemed panel of three judges to share their knowledge, expertise, and diverse perspectives to choose the top winners for this year’s competition.
• Breeder Judge – Monika Martin, of Briardachs Dachshunds and DCA Board Member
• Handler Judge – Carlos J. Puig, DCA member and breeder of Hundeleben Dachshunds
• All-Breed Judge – Bill Shelton, breeder of Coventry Pembroke Welsh Corgis
The competition kicked off in the afternoon with preliminary judging. Each judge completed a hands-on examination of every dog, and using a score sheet based on key components of the breed standard, assigned
Cheryl Rueckert greeted spectators at the welcome desk where the Top 30 programs and People’s Choice ballots were available for purchase giving spectators a chance to choose their own favorite Top 30 competitor.
After a complimentary buffet supper hosted by the DCA 2025 Show Committee, the Top 30 competition resumed. Each dog entered the ring one at a time accompanied by theme music selected by their owner. The dogs moved around the ring to show side gait, did a down and back followed by a free stack, after which the judges determine a final ‘Gait’ score for each competitor. On their way out of the ring, competitors received a personalized rosette, presented by DCA President Cheryl Shultz and DCA 2025 Nationals Chair, Wally Jones. Lora Megli tabulated the final judges scores while Sandy Arnold and Melissa Heymann collected and counted People’s Choice ballots and the night’s winners were announced:
Top 30 Winner – GCHB TurningPt Black Onyx Cameo Appearance “Onyx”
Top 30 People’s Choice – GCHP Kenmar’s Don’t Stop Me Now “Scout” Bred by Marianne McCullough and Molly and Dirk Howell. Handled by Marietta Singleton.
The Top 30 was not just a competition; it was an incredible learning experience for everyone involved—breeders, judges, owners and spectators alike, reminding us that we all play a vital role in producing Dachshunds that truly excel in structure, movement, and temperament, all in accordance with our written Breed Standard.
Congratulations to all Top 30 competitors and thank you to everyone who attended and was part of this new annual tradition for DCA!
Debby Krieg, DCA 2025 Top 30 Chair
DCA Top 30
“Scout”
“Onyx”
“Daphne”
DCA 2025 Nationals Was the Best Ever With New Events Sprinkled Everywhere
By Dr. Randy Eltringham
A week prior to DCA 2025, a tornado touched down in Gray Summit, MO and left its mark on the Purina Farms Event Center complex. The storm wove a destructive path in and around buildings, roads and grounds, significantly impacting the beautiful trees in the earthdog dens. Thank goodness, all on-site animals, the event center and staff were spared. For those who were tracking the storm as it unfolded, our event planners were all wondering how our 2025 DCA Nationals would be affected.
Thank goodness, due to the herculean efforts of Purina’s managers and staff, our DCA Show Chair Wally Jones (and his lovely wife Mary), our DCA President Cheryl Schultz (and her ever smiling husband Steve), our DCA Board of Directors and Committee Event Chairs, and dozens of hard working volunteers, … our prayers were answered — we were able to host another spectacular DCA Nationals Week at Purina, this time, with spectacular new events sprinkled everywhere.
Given the significant personal and professional challenges so many members of our dachshund fancy faced this year, we are so grateful for the positive aspects that Tori Lee captured for us. Tori was this year’s official DCA photographer: Hounds In Motion: https://www.houndsinmotion.com/Galleries. Other talented photographers included Jonelle Frantz and Cliff Shrader who took hundreds of pictures at the 2025 DCA National Field Trials: (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1036438078121557). Check out their photo galleries. You might just be able to see your smiling face somewhere in there.
Sunday,
May 11 DCA Week Begins with
qualified, placed or earned High in Trial awards. Connie’s article in this DCA Nationals issue of the newsletter provides more exciting details.
Monday, May 12 Move-In Day, Welcome Reception, DCA TOP 30 Competition & DCA National Agility Trial
Because of slightly lower entries than in past years, there was extra, much appreciated space in the Grooming Room where friends joined to help each other move in and celebrate their accomplishments throughout the week. You could hear friends discussing future breeding plans. And you could feel the love and hopefulness of owners, trainers and handlers as they envisioned what their next generations might look like and how they might perform.
Then, under the stellar leadership of Debby Krieg, a second “first-timeever” event followed throughout the day on Monday: DCA’s Top 30 Competition. Debby captures more details from a planner’s perspective in her special Top 30 article in this issue of the newsletter. General event information is also posted on DCA’s website (https://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/dca-top30). But in a nutshell, here’s how it felt to be a spectator.
Debby opened the event by explaining that the top 10 ranked dachshunds for each coat were invited to participate in this day-long, star studded, Hollywood styled showcase competition which began Monday morning with a table exam session for each dog – no public viewing permitted. A score sheet with assigned point ranges assigned to each characteristic described in the DCA Illustrated Standard for the Dachshund (https://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/wpcontent/uploads/2024/10/Score-Sheet.pdf) was used by each judge to grade each dog.
“First-Time-Ever”
DCA National Scent Work Trials
Everyone who knows Connie Fisher felt her passion for nose work sports as she spearheaded DCA’s “first-time-ever” back-to-back National Scent Work Trials. After a year of planning, and help from a crew of skilled volunteers (including her amazing husband Gary), Connie orchestrated two tests – Containers and Buried — at four different levels – in the main building of the Purina Events Center .
Novice and experienced doghandler teams had a great time searching together and alerting on the carefully placed hides at each level: Novice, Advanced, Excellent and Master. Many qualified. So, there were lots of smiling faces and green ribbon “high fives” given by judges Natalie McManus and Christina Ruddock as exhibitors left their competition areas. Beautiful DCA ribbons were awarded at the end of the trials to those who
Later in the afternoon, when it was time for the Welcome Reception to begin, spectators sat around the carpeted ring to watch the second half of the competition while they enjoyed a lavish complimentary buffet dinner and cheered for each dog-handler team as they entered the ring. This part was especially fun because the dogs moved in step to a specially selected theme song – unique and meaningful to them — that their owners and handlers had chosen prior to the event. Spectators referenced their full color Top 30 catalog to learn more about each dog, admire their show picture and study their impressive pedigree. With each passing moment, excitement soared. Hearts began beating faster. Everyone wondered who the winners would be in this Inaugural Top 30 event.
A well respected Judging Panel which included Bill Shelton (an esteemed Corgi breeder and All-Breed/BIS Judge), Carlos Puis (a top breeder and professional handler of top winning Longhairs, Smooths and
Wirehairs), and Monika Martin (a top breeder and exhibitor of standard longhairs) evaluated each dog one last time as they moved around the ring and then into a free-stack. Gorgeous … every single one of them!
Debby then returned to the podium. She explained that the two dogs with the highest combined number of points from earlier in the day and this final go-around would be declared the Top 30 Winner and Runner Up. She then announced that in order to include the audience in the judging process, there would be a third award given: a “People’s Choice Award.”
A $5 ballot was provided inside each purchased catalog (one could also be purchased separately without a catalog) – but only one ballot and vote was allowed per spectator.
Then, the imaginary drum roll began. We had reached the end of the evening. The judges asked each invited miniature and standard of all three varieties to go around the ring one final time — together. Huge smiles were on each face, and the dogs knew it! Their handlers waved their personalized invitation rosettes and put on quite a show. We could all see the results of decades of breeding efforts in the Sport of Purebred Dogs. Our community of dachshunds was indeed strong.
Then, the names of the three winners were announced. Roars of applause from around the room erupted. Dogs jumped into the arms of their handlers, tails wagging. Spectators were on their feet, cheering and taking pictures. Hugs were everywhere. What a magical moment!
DCA 2025 had gotten off to a perfect start!
DCA Top 30 Winner
GCHB CH TurningPt Black Onyx Cameo Appearance
“Onyx,” Standard Smooth Female
Shown by Nancy Prouty
Bred by Dr. Randy Eltringham and Navy Captain Pete Eltringham
DCA Top 30 Runner-Up
GCHB CH Schoolhouse Gossip Girl
“Daphne,” Standard Wirehair Female
Shown by Emalia Pedraza
Bred by Emalia Pedraza, Judy Anderson and Shirley Del Castillo People’s Choice Award
GCHP CH Kenmar’s Don’t Stop Me Now
“Scout,” Standard Longhair Male
Shown by Marietta Singleton
Bred by Marianne McCullough and Molly and Dirk Howell
DCA Host and National Agility Trials
For performance enthusiasts, Monday was also a perfect start for their dogs, especially those who were competing in the 2025 Triathlon. It was the time when DCA Host and DCA National Agility Trials took Center Stage. It was the day when their combined hard work, athleticism, intelligence and teamwork was on display in brilliant technicolor. The skill and excitement demonstrated by each dog-handler team was simply amazing. You could see how much training had been invested over months, if not years. It was evident in their stellar performances. Denny Van Hook, Agility Event Chairman, and Judge Mary Mullen ensured the courses set were challenging and appropriate for each level, and that each event flowed smoothly. Denny’s additional article in this issue of the newsletter provides more details and names of qualifiers and winners. Congratulations to all who participated and made us so proud of our versatile breed.
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 13 & 14
DCA Host Obedience & Rally Trials, and Host Conformation Shows #1 and #2
DCA performance events continued to unfold on Tuesday with DCA Host Obedience and Rally Trials, which are described at length by Brenda Riemer in a separate article published in this newsletter. She highlights the experience and results of these challenging sporting events. Be sure to check out this article for the names of qualifiers and High In Trial winners.
For those who have attempted to train dachshunds for obedience (at first, it may seem counter to their “nose to the ground” natural scent work instincts), you know how much fun it can be when you reach certain turning points in your training, and how much you enjoy celebrating each goal you attain along the way.
Experienced handlers know that a very special bond develops as training progresses, with each dog wanting to please its handler in hopes of earning praise, and yes, a treat. It’s heartwarming to see this relationship bloom as dogs move (and stop) on command or at each sign along the way, in heel position, looking up lovingly for their next signal. And then, jumping with the joy that comes as they finish their course successfully. It just doesn’t get better than that!
DCA Host Conformation Show #1 and Show #2
Instead of asking dachshund clubs to host the first two specialties prior to the DCA National Specialty Show, DCA decided this year to host these two shows itself with local club and DCA Board Member manpower. Also, as a new twist, they decided to rotate the same panel of judges to different coats on different days. It was very interesting seeing how each judge placed dogs for top awards and Awards of Merit (AOMs). In each case, there was consistency in terms of quality and performance style with some variation in type — a message to spectators and competitors alike that these characteristics matter. Thank you, judges, for making us feel welcomed and appreciated as we showcased our dogs. And congratulations to all those who rose to the top!
DCA Host Show #1 – Judge Michael Canalizo
LONGHAIR Results
BOV GCHG Hundeleben You Had Me At Cheese SL (Dog)
BOS GCH Jarbsy HiRoad Wild As the Wind (Bitch)
SELD GCHS Walmar-Solo’s TNT SL, CA CGC TKN
SELB GCHG JBS As It Is In Heaven SL, FDC CGC
WD/BOW Corrbelle’s Love Taker v Dorae MLD
RWD Dredachs Harv My Man At Lawsons MLD
WB Syringa’s Angel Kisses SL
RWB Altadach Dancing Diva SL
AOM GCHS Lockshire v Spendor Farm Lady Liberty SL (Bitch)
AOM GCHS DC Royalaire’s I’m Dreaming of A White Christmas, FDC JXE CGC ATT (Dog)
AOM GCH Lucky Pennys Singular Sensation Le Manigance SL (Dog)
AOM GCHB Hundeleben Quite the Taco’d Town SL (Dog)
AOM GCHG Jaegerhof’s Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler SL, TKN (Bitch)
DCA Host Show #1 – Judge Mary Olich Nie
SMOOTH Results
BOV GCHG CH Walden & Windyoak’s Bouquet of Dreams MS (Bitch)
BOS GCHG CH Brownwood Diagram Co-Pilot SS (Dog)
SELD GCH CH Sunrise-XO Japev’s Bad Bunny MS
SELB CH Stardox Nothing But A Hound Dog of Candachs
WD/BOW Pinheiros Tucanare SS
RWD Kinderteckel’s As You Wish
WB TurningPt Black Beauty
RWB Bessdach Unwrap A Smile
AOM GCH BISS TurningPt Hildisvin If Royal Chambers Could Talk (Bitch)
AOM GCHB Barkerville Bianca SS (Bitch)
AOM GCH DC Townfarm Little Candy Shop (Bitch)
AOM GCHB Bessdach I’d Rather Knot (Bitch)
AOM GCH Dynadaux Try That In A Small Town MSP (Dog)
AOM GCH Pipers Pizz Ant MS (Bitch)
DCA Host Show #1 – Judge John Brading
WIREHAIR Results
BOV/BOB GCHG Daybreak’s Maker’s Mark W (Dog)
BOS GCHP CH J-Walk’s Pink Diamond SW, ATT (Bitch)
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SELD GCHS CH Kadell’s Etched In Time I Am I Am W
SELB GCH CH Usonia Dreamin’ Again v Lowdown, BCAT
WD/BOW J-Walk’s Storm the Castle
RWD Nouvelle Cheers To The Good Life SW
WB Chincahoots Dancing Queen MW
RWB Wildcard First Lady
AOM GCHB CH Usonia I Have A Name v Lowdown at Eiserntor (Bitch)
AOM GCHB Schoolhouse Gossip Girl (Bitch)
AOM GCHG DC Kadell’s OK Handsome Not Pretty W, BCAT CGC (Dog)
AOM GCHB Runways Knight Rider With Leoralees MW (Dog)
AOM GCHG Nouvelle Bring It On SW, BCAT (Bitch)
AOM GCHS Millenia Cause You’re So Vain (Bitch)
DCA Host Show #2 – Judge Mary Olich Nie
LONGHAIR Results
BOV/BOB CH Sleepytime’s Always The Star ML (Bitch)
SELD GCHS Galewinns Dream Come True @ Sandachs MLD, CGC
SELB GCHB Greenboro’s Accomplice ML
WD/BOW/BOS Corrbelle’s Love Taker v Dorae ML (Dog)
RWD Serenity’s This Is Our Last Dance Under Pressure
WB/AOM Creekside Fiesta At Hundeleben SL (Bitch)
RWB Primar Dikerdachs Showboat ML
AOM GCH Our Gang’s Heavenly Heartthrob ML (Dog)
AOM GCHS Walmar-Solo’s TNT SL, CA CGC TKN (Dog)
AOM GCHS Solo-Karavel’s Brand New Day SL (Bitch)
AOM CH Hundeleben You’re the Cheesiest SL (Bitch)
AOM GCHS Syringa & Riverwind Promise Not To Tell SL (Bitch)
DCA Host Show #2 – Judge John Brading SMOOTH Results
BOV/WD/BOW Treis Pinheiros Tucanare SS (Dog)
BOS GCH BISS TurningPt Hildisvin If Royal Chambers Could Talk (Bitch)
SELD GCHG CH Brownwood Diagram Co-Pilot SS
SELB GCHB CH Barkerville Bianca SS
RWD Kinderteckel’s As You Wish
WB/AOM Duchwood’s Jaylin MS
RWB Bessdach Midnight Snack
AOM CH TurningPt Black Beauty
AOM GCH Dynadaux Try That In A Small Town MS (Dog)
AOM GCH Shawdox the Rebellious Diamond MS (Dog)
AOM GCHG Walden & Windyoak’s Bouquet of Dreams MS (Bitch)
AOM GCHB Brownwood Rumour Has It v Diagram SS (Bitch)
DCA Host Show #2 – Judge Michael Canalizo
WIREHAIR Results
BOV GCHG Daybreak’s Maker’s Mark W (Dog)
BOS GCHP J-Walk’s Pink Diamond SW, ATT (Bitch)
SELD GCH Hunu What Are You Waiting For
SELB GCHB Schoolhouse Gossip Girl
WD J-Walk’s Storm the Castle
RWD Nouvelle Cheers to the Good Life SW
WB/BOW Wildcard First Lady
RWB Leoralees Briar Side Ester the Queen MW
AOM GCH Usonia Dreamin’ Again v Lowdown, BCAT (Bitch)
AOM GCHS Kadell’s Etched In Time I Am I Am W (Dog)
AOM GCHB Runways Knight Rider With Leoralees MW (Dog)
AOM GCHB Wildcard Brodny Bet The Bank NF (Dog)
AOM GCHG Nouvelle Bring It On SW, BCAT (Bitch)
AOM GCH Nouvelle Déjà Vu SW (Bitch)
SPECIAL EVENTS
In an effort to keep our batteries recharged throughout the week and to carry out DCA’s responsibility to educate club members and the public, DCA hosted one or more special events each day. These events provided much needed stress-free, down time which allowed us to catch up with friends, enjoy tasty snacks and beverages together, and join other active members of our growing community of dachshund fanciers.
Monday, May 12 – Purina Event Center Founders Room
This year’s Welcome Reception was truly “over the top.” It included the new TOP 30 Competition and a delicious buffet dinner provided by DCA at no cost to attendees.
Tuesday, May 13 – Purina Event Center Founders Room
This year’s Breeders Education Seminar featured master-breeder Bill Shelton of Coventry Pembroke Welsh Corgi fame. More than 50 breeders attended the seminar which focused on how to Build a Family of Dogs. Bill shared how each breeding should always play a critical role in the future of the next, and that the selection of breeding pairs is critical to success. He reviewed various breeding systems and the benefits and disadvantages of each, reinforcing that the blending of genotype and phenotype must always preserve soundness, type, and health of the present generation, while always moving forward to acquire or lock in those more hard to come by virtues in the next generation. A robust question and answer period wrapped up the evening.
Wednesday, May 14 – Purina Event Center Ringside Café
This year’s Ice Cream Social was organized by Monika & Paul Martin and served up by DCA Board Members in the afternoon, the perfect “pickme-up” treat for exhibitors and spectators alike.
Thursday, May 15 – Purina Event Center and Ringside Café
This year, a new hospitality event, coordinated by Bev BarringerRuggeri, featured Popcorn and Lemonade, at no charge for those who needed an afternoon “sweet ‘n salty” boost. What a special treat!
Thursday also featured Ken Levison’s Annual DCA Judges Seminar which started on Thursday and continued into Friday with a lecture, “hands-on” workshop and ringside mentoring. This seminar continues to be a “must” for future dachshund judges as well as for those who want to gain a better understanding of how judges are trained to evaluate dachshunds on the table and as they move around the ring.
The Junior Showmanship Seminar, organized by Melissa Heyman and Sandy Arnold, was also held on Thursday. It included handling tips and demonstrations by professional handlers Carlos Puig, Whitney Meeks, Erin Karst and Barbara Waldkirch with mentoring all week long. As we watched our Juniors show their dogs at the DCA National Specialty Show on Saturday, you could tell they had applied their seminar lessons learned very well.
Friday, May 16 – Ballroom, Holiday Inn, Eureka, MO
The DCA Annual Awards Dinner was held on Friday (vs Saturday) in the Ballroom of the Holiday Inn, Eureka, MO. It began with Cocktails at 6:30 PM, followed by delicious dinner choices featuring chicken, beef and seafood entrees and a decadent double chocolate dessert.
Tables were decorated with beautiful handcrafted stylized head replicas of all three dachshund varieties. And on the stage, for the first time, a rolling slide presentation was projected throughout the evening which featured candid pictures of dachshund enthusiasts who participated in dachshund companion and performance events, Junior Showmanship and conformation competitions across the country, followed by the announcement of Top Ranked dogs in each sport. A special printed program was provided to each attendee listing rankings and one of a kind awards such as Breeders Awards (DCA BOV winners from 2024, Top Producing Stud Dogs and Brood Bitches, and so forth).
A collector’s item for sure!
This creative approach to presenting annual awards balanced our time perfectly by allowing friends to enjoy talking with those they only see once a year while stopping to acknowledge and celebrate the
achievements they worked so hard to accomplish. Plaques and certificates were awarded to those who earned them with people standing or coming forward when their names were called.
Towards the end of the evening, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri was introduced as the Show Chairman for the 2026 DCA Nationals, and the theme and logo for 2026 DCA events were presented: “Greetings from Dachshunds as Hot Air Balloons Float By.” Bev encouraged attendees to reach out to her if they’d like to volunteer to lead or be a committee member on any of the working groups needed to make 2026 just as successful as this year was.
At the end of the program, the name of this year’s DCA Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winner was announced: Cathy Sorenson. Cathy (who lives in Oak Harbor, WA) was unable to attend DCA this year, but she was able to watch a live stream of her award presentation –organized by her dear friend Jean Dieden and Tracey Freeling. A separate article will be posted on DCA’s website and in this DCA Nationals Issue which provides more information about “unsung heroes” and how Cathy has become an admired role model for this esteemed award.
Saturday, May 17 – Purina Event Center Show Ring
It only seems fitting that the final special event for 2025 was the Parade of Veterans. Longtime breeders and dachshund fanciers understand that there is a special sense of pride associated with their old guys, who are still looking GREAT after showing and performing for so many years. The memories that filled the air when they moved around the ring – and in one case during performance events in a wagon – with their customized rosettes floating in the air displaying their names and titles, was heartwarming. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place. Please reach out to applaud them each time you see them. Here they are:
By: CH Caristeda Applejax RN and Caristeda Peppermint Patti
Breeders: Terri C. Post and Cheryl B. Holman DVM
Owners: Terri C. Post and Cheryl B. Holman DVM
PACH3 Sharprees Caught A Dream, CD RE AX AXJ MXP25 MXPS3 MJP20 MJPC2 PAX6 NF MXE SXE CGC TKN (Longhair Bitch) 10/31/2008
By: CH Spectrum WC Pucker Up ML and FC PACH2 Sharpree’s Sierra Roaring Falls CD RA MX MXJ MXP6 MXPS MJP9 MJPG PAX2 NF NFP T2BP SE
Breeder: Sharon McDonald
Owners: Cris Baldwin and Sharon McDonald
GCH Apple Hills She’s Got Betty Davis Eyes (Smooth Bitch) 05/13/2015
By: GCH CH Hialeah’s Texas Gentleman and CH Apple Hills Pandoras Cascade Sabrina
Breeders: Molly Howard and Helen Hamilton
Owners: Molly Howard and Helen Hamilton
Thursday, May 15
DCA Sweepstakes and DCA National Rally Trial
Following the DCA Annual Meeting was our 2025 DCA Puppy Sweepstakes – something we all look forward to each year. It was like a sneak-peek into the future. Interestingly, all winners in all three coats were born between July and October of 2024, meaning they were between 7-10 months old. For puppies this young, they had amazing confidence, skills, structure, movement and beauty. To their handlers, thanks for showing us your beautiful grooming and the dividends of effective training. And to their breeders and owners, thanks for giving us a glimpse into who and what it took to produced them.
DCA Puppy Sweepstakes:
Best of Breed
Walmar-Solo’s Fly Right Bayou SL (Longhair Bitch) 09/20/2024
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
Dredachs Harv My Man At Lawsons MLD (Longhair Dog) 07/29/2024
LONGHAIR – Judge: Paul Martin
BOV Walmar-Solo’s Fly Right Bayou SL (Bitch) 09/20/2024
By: CH Walmar’s Casanova and GCH CH Rexstar-Solo’s Flirtini SL
Breeders: Kimberly Vidrine, Walter and Mary Jones, and Paula Carter
Owners: Kimberly Vidrine and Paula Carter
BOS Dredachs Harv My Man At Lawsons MLD (Dog) 07/29/2024
By: CH Aubrey’s Choc-O-Lat Rocher ML and Dredachs N Dynamites
Angela Valdez MLD
Breeders: Andrea Baldwin and Aubrey Nash
Owners: Ashley Titsworth and Andrea Baldwin
SMOOTH – Judge: Roger Brown
BOV Nouvelle Prom Queen SS (Bitch) 10/21/2024
By: CH Nouvelle One More Time SW and GCH CH Thaaikish’s To Be Or Not To Be
Breeders: Michelle and Brian McGaugh
Owners: Michelle and Brian McGaugh, and Sarah Smith-Falkner
BOS Kinderteckel’s As You Wish (Dog) 09/28/2024
By: GCHB DC TurningPt Hildisvin Have Fun Stormin’ The Castle and GCH DC Kinderteckel’s Double Dutch
Breeders: Kristin Cihos-Williams and Emalia Pedraza
Owners: Kristin Cihos-Williams and Emalia Pedraza
WIREHAIR – Judge: Liz Heywood
BOV Willowood-Sandale Darla Jean SW (Bitch) 07/14/2024
By: GCH CH Willowood-Sandale Promise Me This and CH WillowoodSandale Under The Influence
Breeders: Dale Tarbox and Donna Maloney
Owners: Kimberly Boffa and Darian Hyatt
BOS Hundeleben Kiss This! MW (Dog) 07/29/2024
By: GCHB CH Hunu Sharp Dressed Man @ Eastwind MW and Hundeleben All About The Spice MW
Breeders: Jeane Haverick, Kaileigh Gonzalez, and Carlos J. Puig
Owners: Sara and Danielle Zoeller, Lauralei Zoeller, and Kaileigh Gonzalaz
DCA National Rally Trial
2025 marked the second year DCA hosted three obedience and rally trials during DCA Nationals Week – two host specialty trials and one National event each. Thanks to Sharon McDonald and Karen Henry for working together and making it look so easy – which of course we know it’s not.
This year’s National Rally Trial featured 4 competitive levels: Master, Excellent (A & B), Intermediate and Novice (A & B). There were 30 qualifiers at the DCA National Rally Trial.
One of the things that makes the DCA National Rally Trial extra special is that it counts as part of the DCA Triathlon competition and Triathlon Dog of the Year Award. Rally is a great way to get started learning obedience commands and trial skills. Those who are already members of this fun performance community are always willing to share training tips and handling techniques, not to mention much needed encouragement – especially when trying to teach your hound to keep its nose off the ground.
Brenda Riemer did an excellent job capturing the names of qualifiers and placement winners at this year’s events. Just look at all those titles! They can be found in her special article published in this DCA newsletter. Please take time to read all about it and consider registering your dog for
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Rally training beginning this fall. Who knows, it could become a game changer for you and your dog in the competitive world of canine sports.
Friday & Saturday, May 16 & 17
It’s a Wrap: DCA National Junior Showmanship and DCA National Specialty Show
Junior Showmanship competitions and training events are important elements of DCA Nationals Week. This year, we had a large entry of 8-10 Juniors across the two DCA Host Shows and DCA National Specialty. Under the enthusiastic, caring leadership of Melissa Heymann and Sandy Arnold, it is clear that our Juniors are growing into talented, experienced next generation handlers. Melissa has written a special article for this edition of the DCA newsletter which captures the names of Best Junior and Reserve Best Junior winners at all three shows, plus information about their activities throughout the week. The photographs she has provided would make any of our kids want to join in the fun. So, let’s welcome even more kids to DCA and our Juniors Program next year! Thank you to all who are continuing to contribute your time, talent and resources to our DCA Juniors Program and to the parents and mentors who are supporting our youngest members of the dachshund fancy. Because of your efforts, our Juniors Program and the Sport of Purebred Dogs will continue to grow.
For now, congratulations are streaming out to all of our 2025 winners –including our kids who are working so hard to break into Winners Circles across the USA!
DCA National Specialty Show
As many of you already know, it means something very special to be able to travel to and compete in DCA National Specialty events. We go for many reasons – hopefully, to have a nice win or two, but also to showcase our breeding program and prodigy. We also come to see what dachshunds look like from across the country and to “shop” for stud dogs if breeding is of interest. With the help and advice of experienced breeders, we will be better prepared to select the best possible breeding pairs to establish and keep our bloodlines healthy, strong and vibrant with regard to appearance, structure, temperament, hunting potential , athleticism, and intelligence.
It’s absolutely fascinating. When you’re there at DCA National events, it’s easy to experience “sensory overload,” like being a kid in a candy shop, with so much to see, experience and consider.
Below are the results for the 2025 DCA National Specialty Show. Hopefully, you’ll see consistency in desirable characteristics in our breed, and something you like, in dogs and bitches you want to learn more about.
Congratulations to this year’s winners and good luck to all who are pursuing their dreams in the sport of purebred dogs.
LONGHAIR Results
BOV/WB/BOW Walmar-Solo’s Fly Right Bayou SL (Bitch)
BOS GCHG Hundeleben You Had Me At Cheese SL (Dog)
SELD CH Leoralees JBS How Dizzy Joe Got to Heaven SL
SELB GCH Jarbsy Hiroad Wild As the Wind (Bitch)
WD Hundeleben Hard to Keep A Good Man Down SL
RWD Altadach Do the Tango SL
RWB Leoralees JBS Posse From Heaven @ Foxridge
AOM GCHS Walmar-Solo’s TNT SL, CA CGC TKN (Dog)
AOM GCHB Jarbsy’s Side Hustle, BCAT (Dog)
AOM GCHS Solo-Karavel’s Brand New Day SL (Bitch)
AOM CH Dikerdachs John (Dog)
AOM CH Hundeleben You’re the Cheesiest SL (Bitch)
AOM GCHS Syringa & Riverwind Promise Not to Tell SL (Bitch)
Best Stud Dog GCHP DC Walmar-Solo’s ROMO SOS SL, RN CAA CGC
Best Dual CH DC Caristeda Miss Marvel’s Wolverine
Best Field Trial FC Jarbsy’s Drive Me Wild v Hiroad, BCAT (Bitch)
Best Veteran Dog (11+) FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML, RI FDC CA
DCAT CGCA TKN ATT
Best Veteran Dog (9-11) GCH CH Caldwell-Winfields March 4 Glory ML
Best Veteran Bitch (11+) CH Amteckel’s Total Eclipse, SE RA JE CGC
Best Veteran Bitch (9-11) GCHG CH Our Gang’s Moonlight and Magic ML, RI SWA CGC
Best Veteran Bitch (7-9) GCHB CH Greenboro’s Accomplice ML
Best BBE Dog (Adult) Creekside Chips and Salsa With Hundeleben SL
Best BBE Dog (Puppy) Hundeleben Hard to Keep A Good Man Down SL
Best BBE Bitch (Adult) Creekside Fiesta At Hundeleben SL
Best BBE Bitch (Puppy) Walmar-Solo’s Fly Right Bayou SL
SMOOTH Results
BOV GCH Barkerville Viennese (Bitch)
BOS GCH Sunrise-XO Japev’s Bad Bunny MSD (Dog)
SELD Treis Pinheiros Tucanare SS
SELB GCH BISS TurningPt Hildisvin If Royal Chambers Could Talk
WD/BOW Kinderteckel’s As You Wish
RWD Bessdach Betcha Can’t Eat Just One
WB Dynadaux Wildflowers and Wild Horses MSD
RWB Duchwood’s Jaylin MS
AOM CH TurningPt Black Beauty (Bitch)
AOM GCHB TurningPt Black Onyx Cameo Appearance (Bitch)
AOM GCHS Barkerville Aula Palatina (Bitch)
AOM CH Tudorglen v Brendackel Sun Tea Fanatic MS (Dog)
AOM GCHB Bessdach I’d Rather Knot (Bitch)
AOM GCHG Bessdachs Everyone Loves A Winner (Bitch)
Best Stud Dog GCHG TurningPt Tony Two Bags First Knock of the Night
Best Brood Bitch GCHP CH Bessdach’s Que Sera Sera v Bren-Dachs SS
Best Dual CH GCHS DC Stardox When Irish Eyes Are Smilin’ CGC (Smooth Bitch)
Best Field Trial GCH DC Townfarm Little Candy Shop
Best Veteran Dog (9-11) GCHB DC Rosegate@Antir Braav Pony Soldier, ME
Best Veteran Dog (7-9) GCH CH Shawdox Back As A Rockin’ Robin MS
Best Veteran Bitch (11+) GCHS CH Petalpusher Dressed to Impress MSP
Best Veteran Bitch (9-11) GCH CH Apple Hills She’s Got Betty Davis Eyes
Best Veteran Bitch (7-9) GCHS CH Barkerville Aula Palatina
Best BBE Dog (Adult) Bessdach Betcha Can’t Eat Just One
Best BBE Dog (Puppy) Kinderteckel’s As You Wish
Best BBE Bitch (Adult) Bessdach Unwrap A Smile
Best BBE Bitch (Puppy) Duchwood’s Jaylin MS
WIREHAIR Results
BOV/BB GCHG Daybreak’s Maker’s Mark W (Dog)
BOS GCHB Schoolhouse Gossip Girl (Bitch)
SELD GCHP Leoralee’s Baywatch MW
SELB GCHG Nouvelle Bring It On SW, BCAT
WD/BOW Leoralees Dresden Files MW
RWD J-Walk’s Storm the Castle
WB Willowood-Sandale Head Over Heels
RWB Wildcard First Lady
AOM GCHP CH J-Walk’s Pink Diamond SW, ATT (Bitch)
AOM GCHG CH Tarlyn Piece of My Heart Millenia, CGC (Dog)
AOM GCH CH Usonia Dreamin’ Again v Lowdown, BCAT (Bitch)
AOM GCHB CH Runway’s Knight Rider with Leoralees MW (Dog)
AOM GCH CH Willowood-Sandale Promise Me This (Dog)
AOM GCHS CH Millenia Cause You’re So Vain (Bitch)
Best Dual CH
DC Deb-N-Air Winning Colors MW
Best Veteran Dog (11+ GCHP CH Leoralee’s Baywatch MW
Best Veteran Dog (9-11) GCHG DC Kadell’s OK Handsome Not Pretty W, BCAT CGC
Best Veteran Dog (7-9) GCHG DC Robinwoods Air To Be Awesome W, SWN SCNE SIA CGC TKN
Best Veteran Bitch (7-9) GCHP CH J-Walk’s Pink Diamond SW, ATT
Best BBE Dog (Adult) Leoralees Dresden Files MW
Best BBE Dog (Puppy) Nouvelle Cheers to the Good Life SW
Best BBE Bitch (Adult) Wildcard First Lady
Best BBE Bitch (Puppy) Nouvelle Life’s A Peach SW
DCA National Specialty Intervariety Winners
Best of Breed: GCHG Daybreak’s Maker’s Mark W (Dog)
BOS to BOB: GCH Barkerville Viennese (Smooth Bitch)
Best Bred by Exhibitor of Breed:
Leoralees Dresden Files MW (Wirehair Dog)
Best Veteran of Breed:
GCHG Our Gang’s Moonlight and Magic ML, RI SWA CGC (Longhair Bitch)
Best National Owner Handler of Breed: CH Treis Pinheiros Tucanare SS (Smooth Dog)
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Best Brood Bitch of Breed: GCHP Bessdach’s Que Sera Sera v Bren-Dachs SS (Smooth Bitch)
Best Stud Dog of Breed: GCHP DC Walmar-Solo’s SOS SL, ROMO, RN CAA CGC (Longhair Dog)
Best Dual CH of Breed: GCHS DC Stardox When Irish Eyes Are Smilin’ CGC (Smooth Bitch)
Best Field Trial Bitch in Breed FC Jarbsy’s Drive Me Wild v Hiroad, BCAT (Longhair Bitch)
A Year in the Life of a Dog Breeder
Behind the scenes of passion, heartbreak, and resilience
When people think of dog breeders, the images that come to mind often include fluffy puppies, ribbons from shows, and happy families taking home their new best friend. But for the average hobby breeder – not professionals with kennels and staff – the truth is far more complex, emotional, and often draining.
For most of us, it starts with love. A passion for a breed, a dog sport, or simply a deep admiration for the qualities of a particular dog. You begin with one dog. Maybe then two. Eventually, there’s one you believe is truly special – one with traits worth preserving and passing on.
So you dive in. You research, network, look at pedigrees, health results, and temperaments. You search for a suitable mate. You plan, wait, and hope. And then, with luck, a litter is born.
Early success often fuels the fire. It gives you hope and motivation to continue. You think you can do better than those before you, improve what exists, and contribute something meaningful to the breed. But as the litters come and go, so do the challenges.
With time, reality sets in: the more you breed, the more problems you face. Not because you’re careless, but because nature is unpredictable. You
start to realize that the path of breeding is not a straight line from success to success. It’s a winding road—sometimes full of joy, but often riddled with setbacks, heartbreaks, and hard decisions.
Many breeders stop at the first major hardship. And honestly, who could blame them? Only the bravest – or some might say, the most stubborn –decide to carry on.
More litters also mean more people: more puppy homes to manage, support, and communicate with. And unfortunately, silence usually means things are going fine. But when your phone buzzes or your inbox pings, it’s often not good news. Health issues, behavioral struggles, unexpected changes in life situations – it all lands back at your doorstep.
In a single week, you might hear from dozens of people. If all of them are calling with concerns, it’s easy to feel like a failure. You need thick skin and a strong sense of purpose to remind yourself: this is simply the reality of breeding. It’s not personal. It’s life.
Breeding dogs means trying to bend nature – just a little – toward a goal. You read about genetics, nutrition, medicine, reproduction, training, behavior, and human psychology. And still, you never feel like you know enough. Especially in the age of social media, where someone always seems to know better, do better, or speak louder.
And then there’s the criticism. Some think breeders are fair game for whatever mood they’re in. Others assume you’re in it for the money – when the truth is, most hobby breeders “pay” to breed. The money from a litter barely scratches the
surface of what’s been spent in vet care, health testing, travel, training, and food.
What’s more, hobby breeders often feel responsible for every dog they’ve bred – for life. That can mean decades of involvement, support, and worry.
And yet, despite all of it, we plan the next litter. We hold our breath at health checks. We cheer when our puppies pass their training or become therapy dogs or simply grow up into beloved companions. We grieve with our puppy homes when they lose a dog. And we start again.
Over time, something shifts. For many breeders, rosettes and ribbons lose their luster. Instead, we care most about sound temperaments and strong health – because those are the things that truly last.
A bad health result can mean the sudden end of a line we’ve spent decades developing. That’s a weight most people never see.
So, the next time you experience a joyful moment with your dog – whether it’s a good day at training, a birthday, or a sweet cuddle at the end of the day –send a quick message to your breeder. You never know. That small note might be the reason they choose to keep going, just one more generation. Because behind every well-bred dog, there’s someone quietly giving everything they have to make it possible.
Reprinted with permission Sakari Joenväärä Taikatalven Belgians
2025 DCA Juniors Competition
by Melissa Heymann
The future is bright with the talent and enthusiasm we saw during the 2025 Dachshund Club of America Nationals week in the Juniors ring. At the Tuesday, May 13th Host Show, we had an entry of 8 Juniors, judged by Mrs. Mary Olich Nie. Tuesday’s Best Junior Handler was Brinley Barnes and Reserve Best Junior was Danielle Zoeller. At the Wednesday, May 14th Host Show, we had an entry of 9 Juniors, judged by John Brading. Wednesday’s Best Junior Handler was Ky Mingee and Reserve Best Junior was Brinley Barnes.
Thursday, after Sweepstakes, the Dachshund Club of America offered a special Handling Clinic for our Juniors with 4 professional handlers from across the United States. Special thank you’s go out to handlers: Carlos Puig, Whitney Meeks, Erin Karst and Barbara Waldkirch for working with the Juniors. We had 12 participate with 2 rings going of groups of 6 Juniors with 2 handlers. Half way through the clinic, we flip flopped rings so every Junior was given the chance to work with every handler. It was a great time and kids truly improved their skills moving into their final competition on Saturday.
Saturday, we had an entry of 10 juniors (1 absentee) judged by Mrs. Janet Schwalbe. All the kids worked hard and the improvements they made from the prior seminar were clear. The DCA 2025 Best Junior Handler was Danielle Zoeller and Reserve Best Junior was Brinley Barnes. See the inside front cover of the magazine.
A special thank you goes out to the following for their generous donations to our DCA Juniors swag bags and Best Junior Handler and Reserve Best Junior prizes:
Sara Kolotello “Pup Cups ‘n More”
Zandra Richardson Clay
Lisa Reeder Fisher and Emily Fisher
Rebecca Kovarik
Taylor Hickman “Blue Print Pet Products”
Sandy Arnold
DCA TRIATHLON 2025
Showcase by Connie Fisher, Chairman
Once again, the Triathlon event for DCA 2025 was met with much enthusiasm. We had 18 “team” participants this year. The “teams” consisted of a “handler” with one or more of their dogs in several performance events which included Agility, Earth Dog, Field, Obedience, Rally, Scentwork and Tracking. Points are awarded based on the level of qualifying performance in each event. A total of 12 dogs were scored this year.
The dog and handler “team” had to enter at least 3 different events to participate and be scored. We have a very nice display board describing the details for the Triathlon and it includes an update for additional points available for several of the events. We also showcased the past years winner as well as those “Triathlon” Dogs from previous years.
The following is a list of the exhibitors who participated this year:
Alice Carter with “Moxie” & “Tipsy”
Lisa Beever with “Lily”
Cheryl Holman with “Katniss”
Sally Miller with “Roxy”
Tanya Brossard with “Sully”
Wendolyn Tetlow with “Bling”
Cassie Myers with “Otto” & “Herman”
Karen Henry with “Calle’
Shawn Nies with “Indy”
Debra Rowe with “Maggie”
Denny Van Hook with “Blue”
Randy Eltringham with “ Max”
Nancy Prouty with “ Luna”
Amanda Barron with “Bugsy”
Sharon McDonald with “Raycer” & “Evan”
Our “Triathlon Dog for 2025” was once again “Indy”. Coming in second, third and fourth were “Lily”, “Moxie” and “Blue.”
We encourage everyone to consider
participating in the Triathlon. There is a lot of support from the other “teams” not to mention the fun and satisfaction that you have from
training and working with your dog. With the number of Performance Events we now offer as part of the Triathlon, you have a broad range to choose from to find the 3 required for participation.
The more you have your dog doing, the greater number of points you can potentially acquire towards your dog being “Triathlon Dog of the Year. Hope to see many more talented “teams”in 2026!!
DCA 2025 National
Field Trial, May 2-3
Different in So Many Wonderful Ways
By Randy Eltringham
2025 was indeed a memorable year with numerous new events and crazy happenings being added to the mix during this year’s DCA National Field Trial. Field trial master planner, Heidi Meyers and her ever expanding group of volunteer workers and prize donors — put on their creative thinking caps a full year in advance and joined Tri-County Beagle Club Manager, David Kerr (Jr) by breathing sheer magic into this year’s trial, starting with Tri-County’s new Club House – a brand new building which was transformed into an elegant banquet hall that hosted three meals a day, evening awards ceremonies and roll calls each morning.
This may sound easy, but nothing could be further from the truth since pop-up thunder storms occurred throughout the week, knocking out power needed to cook meals, and sending exhibitors dashing for their raincoats and open vehicle windows with little or no warning — not to mention sending Jen Hartman, Stan Knoll and Denny Palko back and forth from the old club house kitchen and Jen’s home to complete their daily cooking chores.
Yes, although it was a bit soggy, the dogs didn’t mind it, in fact, they excelled under these conditions. The ground stayed moist and scent was easier to pick up. Great runs were the result. Plus, we got to see who had naturally curly and straight hair … and who could remain standing as they slide through the mud into the closed doors of the Porta-Potties. LOL
Because of their outstanding pre-planning, this year’s trial officials gave away amazing Welcome Bags to exhibitors, filled with items perfect for field trailers – delicious, much needed snacks, hand warmers, sun screen, wipes, extra pens and pencils, and the list goes on. And in between runs, attendees were able to go on extensive shopping sprees in the old club house (which had been freshly painted) and mosey through the front yard and doxie garden where there were eight high quality vendors selling:
Charcuterie boards, water color prints, honey, paintings, customized tshirts, quilts/wall hangings/pot holders/stuffed doxies made from dog event ribbons, hats, aprons, license plates, artisan jewelry, personalized apparel and gear, and you guessed it – biothane collars and leashes for minis and standards in every imaginable color. If it sounds like a shopping mall, IT WAS!
Evening activities included lots of fun, too! Cheri Faust generously shared her delicious trays of meats, cheeses and crackers. David Kerr took new dogs to his world famous “Meet the Bunny” training enclosures (and boy did it make a difference once their light bulb turned on – worth EVERY PENNY!). And evening bonfires offered a place to relax and share drinks with friends.
Those who traveled from places near and far owe a debt of gratitude to two more “unsung heroes.” Pam Mechler deserves a special shout out for tackling the significant challenge of RV Parking and Camping by squeezing in an enormous number of vehicles into dozens of new parking spaces which were finished just in time for our trial. And then there is Rita Kepler, who never stopped selling meal tickets which kept us all well fed and energized so we could keep up with our dogs in the field
And last, but not least, a final thank you goes to those who were smart enough to figure out the labyrinth of a complicated judging panel for six days of trials (including those hosted by DCA, the Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club, and the Western PA Dachshund Club) – a schedule which allowed judges to run their own dogs without conflicts (if needed) and to coordinate with each judge who agreed to be on the panel. They did a wonderful job, giving each dog an opportunity to do their best, despite a HUGE entry. And for that, we shall be eternally grateful! Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make this year’s DCA National Field Trial (and host trials) some of the best ones EVER!
NOTE: There were over 800 wonderful pictures taken by Jonelle Franz and Cliff Shrader posted on the Dachshund Field Trials Regroup FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1036438078121557/
RESULTS
Total Number of Starters: 158
OAAD Starters: 35
Judges: Kathleen Johnson & Jordin Misfelt-Wallis
1st Averdachs Spencer for Hire @ Furweed, Spencer, Helen Brinn
2nd Arrow V.D. Kristallquelle, Jager, Melissa Graham
3rd CH Briardach’s Main Squeeze at Midnight, Charlie, Karen Jones & Monika & Paul Martin
4th Roundabout Hewitt’s Poker Face, Watson, Nicole Hewitt
NBQ TurningPt Ratatouille Cookin’ Under Cover, Cruze, Dr. Randy Eltringham & CAPT Pete Eltringham
NBQ DC Shadach’s Droughtlander Murtagh, Murtagh, Diane Sennett
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 53
Judges: Jamie Sexton & Kathleen Johnson
1st DC Duchwood’s Lights Up The Night MS, Glo, Alice Carter
2nd FC Diddydox A Beautiful July Morning V Hoppledach’s, Misty, Heidi Myers & Pamala Hopkins
3rd FC Fanika od Vevody Huberta, Fani, Christina Loew
4th DC Lily Field Little Miss Edie Pearl of Midachs MS, Edie, John Tirado
NBQ FC Hidden Cedars Double UR Fun MSPB, Whimsy, Paul Rourke
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute: Michael Pitisci & Jamie Sexton
Best Open
Hoppledach’s Charmed One, Piper
Best Field Champion
DC Duchwood’s Lights Up The Night MS, Glo
Absolute
Hoppledach’s Charmed One, Piper
GOALS ACHIEVED Dreams Realized
“WE CREATE OUR OWN TOMORROW BY WHAT WE DREAM TODAY!”
Reads the sign on the wall of the dog room.
Little did Pamala Wiist Myers Hopkins, aka Pam, know where those dreams would lead and how her “tomorrow” would eventually present. In my chat with her, she told me how beaming proud she was of her breeding program that led to an awesome and unexpected achievement in the fields at the 2025 DCA National Field Trials.
Pam says the goal of her breeding program at Hoppledach’s is to breed as close to the breed standard as possible while maintaining the instinctual hunt drive of the dachshund. Pam started with field trials in 2000 at Detroit Beagle Club in Michigan. “Heath Bar” was her first Field Champion, earned in 2004. Heath Bar was also her first Absolute winner. Next up was “Cinders”, her second Field Champion and second of her dogs to win an Absolute. Cinders became the 5x great granddam of Piper and 3x great granddam of Otto. More about Otto and Piper later.
Pam’s initial start was as a self-proclaimed “backyard breeder”. She bred a litter about once every 4 years starting in the 1980s. While she started field trials in 2000, it wasn’t until 2003 when she ventured into conformation with the above noted Cinders. At one point Pam had 6 of the top 20 field dachshunds, had at least 15 Absolute winning dogs accredited to her breeding, and many with multilple Absolute wins. She could place a big check mark next to “instinctual hunt drive”.
In the field, Pam met several “very nice people who advised me on what I needed in order to improve upon the conformation of my existing girls”. Pam continues that “still other very nice people, often conformation-only folks, allowed me to use their champion show stud dogs with my girls.” Pam became a very strong believer in the versatility of the dachshund and became driven to produce dachshunds that would become qualifiers of the DCA Versatility Certificate Program. One of her respected mentors, she credits Marietta Singleton, told me “form and function should always follow each other”.
Through this guidance of very nice people and her own willingness to absorb and apply knowledge through the years, Pam found herself in awe at the culmination of the DCA 2025 Field Trials. Let’s talk about that. Let’s look at Otto and Piper and new characters Rika and Rand.
In 2016, Pam’s DC Hoppledach’s Ottowa v Sho Me, call name “Otto” won Absolute at not only the host field trial, but also won Absolute at the National event. While Pam was his transportation, holder, and catcher, it was M.A. Klein who handled Otto to these victories. While not unique, it is not common for a same dog to win Absolute at both host and National trials. Otto’s achievement was quite terrific!
Fast forward 9 years later to 2025. Well, maybe first let’s stop off and visit 2023. Otto sired a female pup who came to be called “Piper”, FC Hoppledach’s Charmed One. Now to 2025. Piper was entered in the huge classes and earned her Field Championship at a host trial connected to DCA National event. Piper ran in the FC Bitch class and earned a 4th placement at another host trial. On these days, Pam shares that Piper was handled by her husband Larry. Apparently the bitches were running in a very muddy, slippery area of the field known as “Slate Hill”. Pam’s past experience seems to have a comical series of slips and muddy falls which she was not looking to repeat. Those honors went to Larry. At the National trial, Pam handled Piper to win the FCB stake and ultimately take Absolute. So for the 2nd time in her history, a dog of Pam’s breeding wins National Field Trial Absolute.
While that is Pam’s most beaming moment of pride, this story doesn’t exactly end there. You got it! There’s more! Also at this year’s DCA field trials, a bitch named “Rika”, FC Hoppledach’s American Made by Diddydox, won FC Bitch Stake and was Best Field Champion at a host trial. Rika is co-owned with and handled by Heidi Meyers. Rika’s son, “Rand”, Hoppledach’s Newpaper Mogel, earned his Field Championship when he won the open dog stake and onward to Absolute at the second host trial. Rand is coowned by and handled by Carrie Hamilton.
This has been a tale of a father (Otto)/daughter (Piper) to each win the prestigious Absolute at the DCA National Field event. It’s also a continued legacy and promise of other Hoppledach’s dachshunds achieving great things, including another Absolute, at that same cluster of field trials.
Mostly, this has been a testament to a dedicated breeding program and the impact of very some nice people and their very helpful guidance.
By Sharon McDonald
DCA 2025 National Earthdog Tests
Another Fun Day in the Sun
This year, our DCA National events started with Earthdog Tests during the last week of April, 2025. How appropriate. After all, this canine sport is the one that most closely aligns with the purpose of our breed. Back in the day, and perhaps still, dachshunds were bred to pursue above and below ground vermin that are well known for damaging property, destroying crops and carrying harmful diseases. That’s why this statement is included in our Dachshund Standard:
“The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above- and below-ground work, with all the senses well-developed. Any display of shyness is a serious fault. “
This year, during our Dachshund Fancier’s Association of Berks County (DFABC) and DCA 2025 National Earthdog Tests, many of our dachshunds lived up to that standard while others used these tests to further hone their prey drive, tracking and hunting skills. Watching them dive into tunnels and use their noses in sheer darkness to quickly locate and work their prey reminds us “why” dachshunds are born.
As a perfect warm up for the 2025 DCA National Earthdog Test — held on April 30, 2025 at the Cumberland Valley Earthdog Grounds, in Newville, PA – we should thank DFABC for holding an AM and PM Earthdog Test the day before. Key volunteers helped David and Lorraine Simmons prepare the grounds and cook meals for days on end – a herculean effort to say the least. And when RVs, campers and exhibitors began arriving on scene, the weather was perfect: sunny with a light breeze to keep us all cool – especially our dogs. It was good to see newbies and old-timers alike coming to enjoy another glorious day in the sun.
Gracious hospitality and tastey meals, which Lorraine Simmons is famous for, were superb – from sun up to sunset — as they always are at their lovely home in the foothills of PA. And as part of Cumberland Valley’s Earthdog tradition, each meal was topped off with a tray of the most delicious and beautiful dachshund cookies on the face of the planet – baked by none other than Keiko Simon. What a perfect way to end each day.
Here’s a summary of the results from each test and the names of qualifiers for the DCA Earthdog Test which is part of the DCA Triathlon Dog of the Year competition. Thanks to our judges for sharing their expertise and encouraging each dog-handler team as they “got down and dirty” and gave it their all.
DFABC AM Judge PM Judge Level Entries/Q’s PM Entries/Q’s
IQ Ike Rowe Deb Rowe 23/05 09/02
Novice Alice Carter Kelley M Lengle 17/04 13/05
Junior Kelley M. Lengle Alice Carter 08/07 07/05
Senior Deb Rowe Constance Fisher 13/04 13/02
Master Constance Fishe Michael Pitisci 06/04 05/01
DCA National Test Judges: DCA Entries/Q’s
IQ – Trudy Kawami 09/02
Qualifiers: Auserwaehite aus der Wutzelgrube; Beldachs April in Paris O’Siddachs
Novice – Jordin Misfeldt-Wallis 08/02
Qualifiers: Stardox Luhnau Blast From the Past; VHHS Tell Me W/Out Telling You Are Otto
Qualifiers: Duchwoods Waiting For A Girl Like You; Rosegate Perfect Landing @ Digalot; Sleepy Times Bennie & The Jets @ Stardox; Indiana Jones aus der Wutzeigrube; Duchwoods When I Was Your Man; Nunns Murphy; Lliana Lynx-Anne Pichten; Duchwoods Tipsy Tart
Master – Jody Brinley 06/03
Qualilfiers: Sly Fox Southern Star; Duchwoods Waiting For A Girl Like You; Duchwoods Tipsy Tart
2025 Obedience and Rally at the Nationals!
May 13-14, 16
By Brenda Riemer
This marked the second year of three obedience and rally trials at the Nationals. Kudos to the event coordinators for having two host specialty trials and the National event. It’s not easy being a trial chair, and yet Sharon McDonald and Karen Henry make it look easy. Thank you!
Notes from our 2025 judge:
“The people are BIG fun, and they educated me on a wide variety of options, coat, size, leg length. All of the DCA exhibitors were knowledgeable, respectful, good trainers, exhibiting wonderful sportsmanship, and they love their teammates. Like you, they provided me with a breed tie to wear, not just for judging but more important pictures. (Note: Years ago I sent Russ a Sheltie tie because I was tired of looking at his Golden Retriever tie). I had a BLAST!”
I have listed the National Specialty results first, followed by the two host specialty shows. Congratulations to everyone who showed! Our trials demonstrate how well our dogs can learn and perform in these events.
DCA National Obedience, May 16
Highest Scoring Dog (HIT) from Open B: Kleinhunde Northern Rhapsody UDX OM2 BN GN GO RA CGC (Mary Bohach)
Open B
1st Kleinhunde Northern Rhapsody (M. Bohach)
2nd GCHB DC Shadow Ridges Border Bandit Poncho V SW CDX BN RI TD CGC TKN (K. Vallo)
Novice B
1st FC Iliana Lynx - Anne Pichten VCD1 RA OA OAJ ME FCAT CGC TKN FTN (L. Beever/J. Beever)
Beginner Novice B
1st Sullivan Texas Ranger CD BN RE CGCA CGCU TKA (T. Brossard)
DCA Host Show Obedience, May 14
HIT from Novice B: CH Prairiedachs Pride And Joy MW BN RA NAP OJP NFP DCAT ACT1 CGC TKI (S. Miller)
Graduate Novice
1st DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale SL CD BN RE OA NAJ OF CGC (J. Nicholas/D. Van Hook)
Novice B
1st CH Prairiedachs Pride And Joy Mw BN RA NAP OJP NFP DCAT ACT1 CGC TKI (S. Miller)
2nd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart Ms CD BN RI NA NAJ OAP OJP OF XFP MXE9 SXE6 EE4 CGC (A. Carter)
Beginner Novice B
1st Sullivan Texas Ranger CD BN RE CGCA CGCU TKA (T. Brossard)
DCA Host Show Obedience, May 13
HIT from Novice B:
CH Prairiedachs Pride And Joy MW BN RA NAP OJP NFP DCAT ACT1 CGC TKI (S. Miller)
Graduate Open
1st DC Indiana Jones Aus Der Wutzelgrube VCD2 BN RE TDX MXE DCAT SWN DJ CGC TKA ATT FITG FTN (S. Nies)
Novice B
1st CH Prairiedachs Pride And Joy MW BN RA NAP OJP NFP DCAT ACT1 CGC TKI (S. Miller)
2nd FC Iliana Lynx - Anne Pichten VCD1 RA OA OAJ ME FCAT CGC TKN FTN (L. Beever/J. Beever)
3rd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS CD BN RI NA NAJ OAP OJP OF XFP MXE9 SXE6 EE4 CGC (A. Carter)
4th GCH Stardust Swinging On A Star RN CGC TKN (M. Fenlon/A. Schmidt)
Beginner Novice B
1st Sullivan Texas Ranger CD BN RE CGCA CGCU TKA (T. Brossard)
DCA National Rally, May 15
Highest Triple Score in ADVB/EXCB/MASTER
Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley)
Highest Combined Score in ADVB/EXCB
Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley)
(One of the closest QQ scores in memory!)
Master
1st GCH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RM OAP AJP SE BCAT ACT1 ACT1J RATO CGC TKN (C. Myers/E. Myers)
2nd Countryroads Limited Edition At Mainstreet ML RM4 RAE3 SE BCAT RATN CGC (L. Ebel)
3rd Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley)
4th FC Stardust Amberlicht Liesel Von Lutz RE CA BCAT SWN RATN DJ DN CGCA TKA CD-V (W. Tetlow)
Excellent B
1st FC MACH Sharpree’s Don’ Make Me Light Ma’ Butt! VCD2 BN RE TDU MXB MJB MXP MJP2 MJPB SE (S McDonald/S. Monteleone)
2nd DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale Sl CD BN RE NA NAJ OF CGC (J. Nicholas/D. Van Hook)
3rd DC Indiana Jones Aus Der Wutzelgrube VCD2 BN RE TDX MXE DCAT SCN SIN SEN DJ CGC TKA ATT FITG FTN (S. Nies)
4th GCH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RM OAP AJP SE BCAT
ACT1 ACT1J RATO CGC TKN (C. Myers/E. Myers)
Qualifers
Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley)
Von Lutz’s Liebling By Reisbach BN RE NAJ NJP NF NFP CA DCAT
SWN RATO CGC TKP FTN (W. Tetlow)
GCH Galewinns Kaycees Yankee Encore Ml CDX BN RE NJP THDN
CGCA TKI (D. Madge)
Jalyse’s Summer Crosscourt Winner CD BN RE FDC OA OAJ NAP NJP XF CGCA TKA (K .Henry)
Excellent A
1st FC Iliana Lynx - Anne Pichten VCD1 RA OA OAJ ME FCAT CGC TKN FTN (L. Beever/J. Beever)
2nd FC MACH4 Jalyse’s Don’t Feed The Plants RA MXC MJC NAP NJP MXF TQX NFP BCAT RATN (L. Ebel)
Advanced B
1st Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley) 99.0
2nd FC Iliana Lynx - Anne Pichten VCD1 RA OA OAJ ME FCAT CGC TKN FTN (L. Beever/J. Beever) 97.0
3rd GCH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RM OAP AJP SE BCAT ACT1
ACT1J RATO CGC TKN (C. Myers/E. Myers) 92.0
4th Jalyse’s Summer Crosscourt Winner CD BN RE FDC OA OAJ NAP NJP XF CGCA TKA (K. Henry)
Qualifiers
TC Sharpree’s Lightning (Bug) In A Bottle! VCD1 BN RA TDU MXB
MJS MXP2 MJP2 MJPB JE (S. McDonald)
DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale SL CD BN RE OA NAJ OF CGC (J. Nicholas/D. Van Hook)
CH Stardust Just Because Liebwin Von Lutz RI SCN SIN RATN
CGC TKI (W. Tetlow)
CH Prairiedachs Pride And Joy MW BN RA NAP OJP NFP DCAT
ACT1 CGC TKI (S. Miller)
GCHG Our Gang’s Moonlight And Magic ML RI SWA CGC (N. Prouty)
Intermediate 1st DC Blueprint American Gangster Ms RI CGCA CGCU TKN FITS (A. Barron/A. Barron)
2nd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart Ms CD BN RI NA NAJ OAP OJP OF XFP MXE9 SXE6 EE4 CGC (A. Carter)
3rd FC Duchwood’s Waiting For A Girl Like You Ms RN ME CGC (A. Carter)
Novice B
1st GCHB DC Shadow Ridges Border Bandit Poncho V SW CDX BN RI TD CGC TKN (K. Vallo)
2nd Galewinns Yankee Raise Souvenir Ml CD BN RN (D. Madge)
3rd Trakehndachs A Pinch Of Finch (Leslie Keys)
Novice A
1st Oc’s I’M Not Just Another Fancy Sausage Ms OAP NJP CGC (R. Kuttner)
2nd Nouvelle Why Should I Worry SS BCAT (M. McGaugh/B. McGaugh)
DCA Host Show Rally, May 14
Highest Triple Score in ADVB/EXCB/MASTER
GCH CH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RM OAP AJP SE BCAT ACT1 ACT1J RATO CGC TKN (C. Myers/E. Myers)
Highest Combined Score in ADVB/EXCB
DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale SL CD BN RE NA NAJ OF CGC (J. Nicholas/D. Van Hook)
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National Obedience/Rally Results
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Master
1st GCH CH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RM OAP AJP SE BCAT
ACT1 ACT1J RATO CGC TKN (C Myers/E Myers)
2nd FC Stardust I Made You Look RE NJP CGC TKN (A. Schmidt/B. Schmidt)
Excellent B
1st DC Indiana Jones Aus Der Wutzelgrube VCD2 BN RE TDX MXE
DCAT SWN DJ CGC TKA ATT FITG FTN (S. Nies)
2nd GCH CH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RM OAP AJP SE BCAT
ACT1 ACT1J RATO CGC TKN (C. Myers/E. Myers)
3rd FC MACH Sharpree’s Don’ Make Me Light Ma’ Butt! VCD2 BN RE TDU MXB MJB MXP MJP2 MJPB SE (S. McDonald/S. Monteleone)
4th DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale SL CD BN RE NA NAJ OF CGC (J. Nicholas/D. Van Hook)
Advanced B
1st TC Sharpree’s Lightning (Bug) In A Bottle! VCD1 BN RN TDU MXB MJS MXP2 MJP2 MJPB JE (S. McDonald)
2nd DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale SL CD BN RE NA NAJ OF CGC (J. Nicholas/D. Van Hook)
3rd GCH CH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RM OAP AJP SE BCAT ACT1 ACT1J RATO CGC TKN (C. Myers/E. Myers)
4th CH Prairiedachs Pride And Joy Mw BN RA NAP OJP NFP DCAT ACT1 CGC TKI (S. Miller)
Intermediate
1st GCH Stardust Swinging On A Star RN CGC TKN (M. Fenlon/A. Schmidt)
2nd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart Ms CD BN RI NA NAJ OAP OJP OF XFP MXE9 SXE6 EE4 CGC (A. Carter)
3rd DC Blueprint American Gangster Ms RN CGCA CGCU TKN FITS (A. Barron/A. Barron)
4th Jumping Jay RI CGC TKI FTN (K. Coleman/D. Fulenwider)
Novice B
1st GCHB DC Shadow Ridges Border Bandit Poncho V Sw CDX BN RI TD CGC TKN (K. Vallo)
Novice A
1st Oc’s I’M Not Just Another Fancy Sausage Ms OAP OJP CGC (R. Kuttner)
2nd Nouvelle Why Should I Worry SS BCAT (M McGaugh/B McGaugh)
DCA Host Show Rally, May 13
Highest Triple Score in ADVB/EXCB/MASTER Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley)
Highest Combined Score in ADVB/EXCB Von Lutz’s Liebling By Reisbach BN RE NAJ NJP NF NFP CA DCAT SWN RATO CGC TKP FTN (W. Tetlow)
Master
1st Countryroads Limited Edition At Mainstreet Ml RM4 RAE3 SE BCAT RATN CGC (L. Ebel)
2nd Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley)
3rd FC Stardust Amberlicht Liesel Von Lutz RE CA BCAT SWN RATN DJ DN CGCA TKA CD-V (W. Tetlow)
4th FC Stardust I Made You Look RE NJP CGC TKN (A. Schmidt/B. Schmidt)z
Excellent B
1st Von Lutz’s Liebling By Reisbach BN RE NAJ NJP NF NFP CA
DCAT SWN RATO CGC TKP FTN (W. Tetlow)
2nd Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley)
3rd FC MACH Sharpree’s Don’ Make Me Light Ma’ Butt! VCD2 BN RA TDU MXB MJB MXP MJP2 MJPB SE (S. McDonald/S. Monteleone)
4th DC Indiana Jones Aus Der Wutzelgrube VCD2 BN RE TDX MXE DCAT SWN DJ CGC TKA ATT FITG FTN (S. Nies)
Qualifier:
DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale SL CD BN RE NA NAJ OF CGC (J. Nicholas/D. Van Hook)
Advanced B
1st TC Sharpree’s Lightning (Bug) In A Bottle! VCD1 BN RN TDU MXB MJS MXP2 MJP2 MJPB JE (S. McDonald)
2nd DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale SL CD BN RE NA NAJ OF CGC (J. Nicholas/D. Van Hook)
3rd Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RM RAE CGC (L. Cawley)
4th Von Lutz’s Liebling By Reisbach BN RE NAJ NJP NF NFP CA DCAT SWN RATO CGC TKP FTN (W. Tetlow)
Qualifiers:
CH Prairiedachs Pride And Joy Mw BN RA NAP OJP NFP DCAT ACT1 CGC TKI (S. Miller)
Jalyse’s Summer Crosscourt Winner CD BN RE FDC OA OAJ NAP NJP XF CGCA TKA (C. Baldwin)
CH Stardust Just Because Liebwin Von Lutz RI SCN SIN RATN CGC TKI (W. Tetlow)
Advanced A
1st Caristeda Katniss Of Hungergames RI AX AXJ XF (C. Holman/T. Post)
Intermediate
1st Jumping Jay RI CGC TKI FTN (K. Coleman/D. Fulenwider)
2nd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart Ms CD BN RI NA NAJ OAP OJP OF XFP
MXE9 SXE6 EE4 CGC (A. Carter)
3rd FC Duchwood’s Waiting For A Girl Like You Ms RN ME CGC (A. Carter)
Novice B
1st GCHB DC Shadow Ridges Border Bandit Poncho V Sw CDX BN RI TD CGC TKN (K. Vallo)
2nd Trakehndachs A Pinch Of Finch MS (Leslie Keys)
Novice A
1st Oc’s I’M Not Just Another Fancy Sausage Ms OAP OJP CGC (R. Kuttner) !
The Inaugural DCA Scent Work Trials for 2025
by Connie Fisher, Chairman
This year marked the very first DCA National Scent Work Trials and I was thrilled and honored to be the Chairman for this event. Work began on this shortly after the conclusion of the DCA National in 2024 when I received a phone call from our Show Chairman, Wally Jones, asking me if I would Chair this event. With little if any hesitation and much excitement, I said yes, and jumped into the planning with both feet. In the beginning stages, I received some very good help and advice from Lora Megli who suggested what to offer and how we could utilize the space available to us on Sunday, May 11th at the Purina Event Center in Gray Summit, MO. Since I had been doing Scent Work for awhile with my own dogs and getting my “sea legs” having been the Trial Chair for the first MWDC Scent Work event, I had a fairly good working knowledge of what I needed to tackle and get in place right away. I found a Trial Secretary and then two very knowledgeable and helpful judges. We began collecting all of the required materials we needed (of which there were “a lot”) and deciding what Scent Work elements and levels we would offer.
Bev Barringer assisted as the liaison with Purina and my Committee, Gary Fisher, Susan Genz, Denny Van Hook, Jill Janz, and Cindy Niles,
provided much support, many suggestions and help in getting the premium and trials ready to launch on May 11th. It does take a “village” to run successful trials and I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the many people, in addition to my committee, who helped either the Saturday before the trials or all day on Sunday (I hope I have not missed anyone): Linda Beamer, Randy Eltringham, Nathan Janz, Wally and Mary Jones, Tori Lee, Paul Martin, Rebecca McLusky, Shawn Nies, Nancy Prouty, and Ike and Deb Rowe.
The Trials ran with precision, and we were finished well ahead of time having 176 entries. Everyone seemed to enjoy the judges and the search areas they set up. There were many dogs that were able to “find it” and many that qualified getting new element or new level titles and one of the many beautiful ribbons and rosettes that Karen Jones was instrumental in ordering for us.
We had three High in Trial dogs: “Sonne” with Jennifer Hoffman was our Novice High in Trial; “Rye” with Catherine Walker was our Advanced High in Trial; and “Freddie” with Rebecca McLuskey was our Excellent High in Trial. Unfortunately, even though there were qualifiers at the Master Level, there were not enough dogs entered to award a Masters High in Trial ribbon.
One other positive note: We did show a profit for this, our very first DCA Scent Work Trial. I fervently hope this will be the start of a new annual event as part of our DCA Nationals Week having Dachshunds do something they were bred to do…..”sniff“ out scent! !
Dachshund
Photos by Tori Lee
DCA Agility 2025
by Denny Van Hook
Agility with a bunch of dachshunds...what a hoot!! For the third year we had two agility trials in one day at DCA Nationals, one official “Nationals” and one additional trial. We started with a fun course called Fifteen And Send Time, (FAST) which is a points accumulation game consisting of 15 obstacles and one distance element known as the “Send”. Handlers have to stay on one side of a line on the ground and “send” the dog to complete obstacles on the other side of the line. This is tough as it takes dogs with a lot of confidence, speed and a whole lot of short-legged strides to accomplish this. Our wonderful little competitors proved they were up to the challenge!
Then we went on to the usual Standard and Jumpers courses at all four levels (Novice, Open, Excellent and Masters). Courses for each of these are different at every trial and handlers are given eight minutes to “walk the course” and get familiar with the specific paths before running it with a dog. For the uninformed observer it is quite a sight to see a bunch of handlers wandering around the course during this familiarization. These folks may seem to be possessed as they talk to themselves and point at obstacles while planning the best way to get their dogs to understand what they want and complete the course in the allotted time. Unfortunately, the best laid plans rarely end up being what is done when the dogs join in to run the course with the handler. Dogs often have their own ideas about which obstacles are the most fun and when that happens you see handlers making some unique last minute alterations and super fancy footwork to respond to their dog’s change of plans. It can be very amusing to watch, even if it is not so amusing for the poor handler.
All in all, participants were enthusiastic and many new qualifying runs and a few new titles were obtained with our wonderful dogs. Our judge this year was Mary Mullens and she really gave us some challenging, but dachshund-friendly courses that we all enjoyed. I think she also really enjoyed watching our little champions give her courses a good work out, charging around on their short little legs with big smiles and lots of enthusiasm.
Our top scoring dogs in the DCA National trial were:
Lily, owned by Lisa Beever who was Highest Scoring Dog in Preferred Standard
Devin, owned by Dawn Madge who was Highest Scoring Dog in Preferred Jumpers With Weaves, and Adele, owned by Meghan Mills who was the super overachiever, winning both Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Standard and Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Jumpers With Weaves
To top it off, we continued our new tradition of special recognition “Honor Runs” for our retired agility dogs. We honored these treasured old competitors by having them parade individually in the agility ring while a history of their many accomplishments were read. If pre-entered they were presented with a special Rosette detailing their many
accomplishments. As usual, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. If we do this again next year, be sure to bring your hanky.
This year our Honor Run Dogs that signed up in advance were:
Megan, PACH3 Sharprees Caught A Dream, CD RE AX AXJ MXP25 MXPS3 MJP20 MJPC2 PAX6 NF MXE SXE CGC TKN
Thank you to all those who made this year a success; the competitors, the volunteers, the secretary, the stewards, and most importantly all the special and talented dogs who enrich our lives every day. !
Cathy Sorenson
2025 DCA Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Winner by
Jean Dieden
When reading the values listed in the description for this award, thoughts immediately go to Cathy Sorenson. As a quiet person, she tends to fly under most people’s radar but her list of attributes both at and outside of events goes on and on … and on.
Cathy has exhibited for almost 60 years, living and exhibiting across the country before returning to the Northwest. She’s served in local clubs and was a member of the DCA Board. She became a successful professional handler in both show and field.
Cathy is THE club member or exhibitor you WANT to see at events. She is always there exhibiting or not, at ringside early, available for last minute grooming, holding dogs, taking them back in. She takes on thankless jobs … chief ring steward at all-breed shows, giving up her chance to exhibit, the RV parking and grooming space supervisor. She’s the unentered Field Trial Secretary who camps on the grounds to greet exhibitors, the last there vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms. She’s the person who enters her clients’ show dogs in the trial to make a class, and gets a round of applause when she wins.
She is the person who gathers dogs from 4 states to travel to support Canadian shows. She’s the one who works to build majors, and is happy for whoever wins as it is all good. Cathy is our “go to” person for dog registrations, working with shy or difficult dogs, holding handling classes in her yard to give a spot to work on ring skills.
Cathy is the quintessential ambassador for our breed … attends every “meet the breeds,” even if it means staying late. She goes out of her way to greet and encourage newbies … is ALWAYS kind. A friend of Cathy’s recently shared that at her first event with a dachshund
(an AWTA trial in ‘93), Cathy went out of her way to make her feel welcomed. She continues to embrace newbies today … at a show held on school grounds a family came by our ringside tent asking if the dogs in the pen were for sale. Most exhibitors would have been mortified but Cathy didn’t hesitate to gently answer their questions and share our sport for over 30 minutes.
She’s been a successful handler for decades, always rising above competition drama … gracious to judges, stewards, fellow exhibitors. She prioritizes having fun … her thrifting is legendary, providing her clubs with ring decorations, trophies, and raffle items with a comical eye.
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who asked Cathy for help and got a hard “no.” When fanciers need to rehomed dogs due to frailty or death, Cathy steps up to see them placed well. When a fancier had a health crisis in California last year, Cathy unhesitantly took in her dogs for months.
Cathy is “old school” where holding successful events is even more important than winning. She is kind, and supportive, and inspirational. She is our Northwest (and National) treasure. Congratulations, Cathy. You are so deserving of this prestigious award!
To all members of the Dachshund Club of America,
I am deeply honored and sincerely grateful to have been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award. To be recognized by an organization I hold in such high regard is truly humbling. This award is especially meaningful to me because it reflects the values of respect, integrity, and dedication that are so important in our sport and community. I am proud to be part of the DCA and to contribute to the legacy of excellence and camaraderie that defines this remarkable group. Thank you for this recognition and for your continued support and encouragement. It is a privilege to be part of such a passionate and devoted community of dachshund enthusiasts.
With heartfelt appreciation, Cathy Sorenson.
FUN FACT: Birdie’s win retired the long BOV Paul Tolliver “Taunuswald” Memorial Challenge Trophy. The last time it was retired was 26 years ago by her father, CH Walmar's Casanova, who also won from the classes and was Best in Sweeps.
As always, thank you Andra O’Connell for the exceptional photos of the annual awards dinner!
We’ll miss you Dan. Thank you for all your years of dedication to our breed.
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3rd CH Royall T’s Have A Little Mercy SL, CGC, TKN
Ashley Dumas & Stephen Dumas & Lynn Tyler
4th Hidden Cedars Light The Torch MW
Gloria LaTour
NBQ CH Duchwood’s Light My Dynamite MS,
Sandra J. Russell
Field Champion Dog Starters: 8
Pam Giles, Sandy Russell
1st FC. Seve Vom Norlicht CGC, TDX
Debbie Senkbeil
Reep & Jerry Cerasini & Roger Brown
SELB Goldader Contessa V Birch Hill
Kimberly A Kwiatkowski
WIREHAIR
WD/BOW Ev-Ry Wynken And A Nod MW
Barbara Close & Courtney
Hoblock & Alan Bower
RWD Harewood Intertwined SW
Denise Fowler & Anne Rosenberg
WB CeeKat’s Terracotta I’m Notta @ Our Gang MW
Kathy R Kline & Nancy Z. Prouty
RWB Beldachs’ Be-Bop-A-Lula At Alegna RN
Constance & Gary Fisher
BOV CH Beldachs’ Begin The Beguine At Alegna
Angela Lloyd & Constance
Fisher
BOS CH Harewood Snow And Tell SW
Adam & Madeline Peterson
SELD CH Diagram Rags The Rules Of Magic MW
Dianne Graham & Kimberly Ragsdale
SELB GCHS Usonia I Have A Name V Lowdown At Eiserntor Therese Lancaster, Barbara Waldkirch, Dr. Joan Eversole
BOB GCH Dikerdachs Horatio
BOSto BOB CH Harewood Snow And Tell SW
Invictus
Gloria LaTour
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 7
Judges: Ashley Dodd, Kathleen Johnson
1st FC Briarwire’s Trial by Fire, HH, JXE, TKP, BCAT
Stacey Sullivan
2nd FC Hidden Cedars Holds All the Secrets MS
Gloria LaTour
3rd FC Duchwood’s Chimes of Freedom MS
Sandra J. Russell
4th FC Eternal’s She’s on Fire MW, MHH, TKA
Stacey Sullivan
NBQ FC Eternal’s Ash Panache, SHH, BCAT, TKP
Stacey Sullivan
Total Number of Starters: 29
OAAD Starters: 6
1st Duchwood’s Diesel Power MLP
Sandra J. Russell
2nd Ch. Duchwood’s Isengard MS
Sandra J. Russell
3rd CH Duchwood’s Obsidian MS
Sandra J. Russell
2nd FC Hoppledach’e Power of the Pen
Laura Isaacson
3rd FC Loki Vom Nordlicht, TD
Laura Isaacson
Total Number of Starters: 72
OAAD Starters: 28
Judges: Matthew Hoover, Cliff Shrader
Robert Varnedoe & Michael Bragg SUBMISSION FORM: http://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/field-trial-result-submission/ Only those results submitted through this site will be published.
Judges: Ashley Dumas, Stacey Sullivan
4th CH Von Schaafmeister’s You Should Be Dancing
Wendy McQuiston
4th GCH DC Duchwood’s Walking on Sunshine MS, NE
Kathleen Johnson
NBQ FC Hidden Cedars Fireaway V
1st Elijah Vom Ratwildgatter
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Field Trial Results
2nd Willow Spring Easy to Please MW
Cyndi Branch
3rd CH Leoralees JBS My Blue
Heaven SL
Gordon & Gayla Stueber & Marietta Singleton
4th Glenarrif N Insight You Conquered My Heart
Lindsay G. Fetters & June G. & William T. Mann & Ryleigh Tritt
NBQ GCH Syringas Promises To Keep With Riverwind SL
Heather With & Katherine Schisel & Nancy & Mark Eby
OAAB Starters: 25
Judges: Gordon Stueber, Linda Schweitzer
1st Willow Spring Sly’s Foxy Lady MW FDC, CGC, TKN
Cyndi & Alex Branch
2nd Blueprints Spring Fling MS
Amanda & Ammon Barron
3rd GCH Kenmar’s I Love Riding my Domane CA BCAT RATO DJ
Dave & Pam Fuhrmann & Doniellet & Gideon Miller
4th Bayou Rouge Georgia Dynamite
Cliff Shrader
NBQ Juniper Hill Farm Simone Biles
Michelle Wilson & Dawn Penland & Isabelle Ingraham
Field Champions Dog Starters: 9
Judges: Gail LaBerge, Stan Knoll
1st FC OC’s Hangin’ Ten On My Longboard MS SE SWA SHDN CGC TKP ATT
Jody Dean
2nd FC Venedy Rouge v Dorndorf L
Andrew Shrader
3rd DC Zephyr Thru Hidden Cedars MS BCAT CGC
Ed & Val Higginbotham & Laura Isaacson
4th FC Tabasco Rouge V Dorndorf L OA AXJ OF Andrew Shrader
NBQ FC Jalyse’s Home Run ML SE
Jamie Sexton
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 11
Judges: Jamie Sexton, Alicia Young
1st FC Knobydox’s Willa Mae von Briar Patch DCAT CA
Laura Knoll & Dylan Duncan
2nd FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS CD BN RI NA NAJ OAP OJP OF XFP
MXE8 SXE6 EE4 CGC
Alice S. Carter
3rd FC Vanna Rouge V Dorndorf
Andrew Shrader
4th GCHS DC VSchwalbes Princess Leia MW ROMO
Robert & Janet Schwalbe
NBQ FC Katja A Keleti NE
Stan Knoll
Total Number of Starters: 71
OAAD Starters: 25
Judges: Linda Schweitzer, Laura Knoll
1st Karl Von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW
Baerbel Wills
2nd Jalyses Iron Ivan ML
Jamie Sexton
3rd GCH T2G Handsome Is V Hathor
Farms SW GCG TKN
Robert & Gail LaBerge & Karen Mann
4th CH Leoralees JBS My Blue
Heaven SL
Gordon & Gayla Stueber & Marietta Singleton
NBQ CH Blueprint Sensational Ride
MS RN CGC TKN
Amanda & Ammon Barron
OAAB Starters: 22
Judges: Jamie Sexton/ Robert LaBerge
1st CH JBS Leoralees Heaven & Earth SL CA BCAT
Marietta Singleton & Jyl Scott
2nd Juniper Hill Farm Simone Biles
Dawn Penland & Michelle Wilson & Isabelle Ingraham
3rd GCH Kenmar’s Practically Perfect In Every Way BCAT DJ CGC TKN
Dave & Pam Fuhrmann & Donielle & Gideon Miller
4th GCH Kenmar’s I Love Riding My Domane CA BCAT RATO DJ
Dave & Pam Fuhrmann & Donielle & Gideon Miller
NBQ GCH Alegna’s Picture Perfect
Anne Rosenberg & Alan Bower
Field Champion Dog Starters: 9
Judges: Matthew Hoover, Stan Knoll
1st FC Venedy Rouge V Dorndorf L
Andrew Shrader
2nd GCH DC Hollyridge A Fathers
Love V Hoppledachs ML CGC
Ed & Valerie Higginbotham & Pamala Hopkins
3rd DC BoBeau Rocketman
Janet Fowler
4th DC Hoppledach’s American Anthem ML BCAT NE CGC
Ed & Valerie Higginbotham & Pamala Hopkins
NBQ FC Carruth’s Render Me
Speechless
Michelle Carruth
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 15
Judges: Mary Powell, Gordon Stueber
1st FC Katja A Keleti Tuz NE
Stan Knoll
2nd GCHS DC VSchwalbes Princess
Leia MW ROMO
Robert & Janet Schwalbe
3rd FC Duchwood’s Light’s Up the Night MS CGC
Alice Carter
4th FC Jalyse’s Fire On the Train ML JE
Jamie Sexton
NBQ FC Seiko V Dorndorf TD CGC
Laura Knoll
Stueber, Mary Powell Best FC &
Absolute: Jamie Sexton, Robert LaBerge
Best Open
Karl Von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW
Best Field Champion/Absolute FC Venedy Rouge V Dorndorf L r
Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta 3/23/2025
Total Number of Starters: 56
OAAD Starters: 15
Judges: Linda Schweitzer, Kay Shrader
1st CH Blueprint Sensational Ride MS RN CGC TKN
Amanda & Ammon Barron
2nd CH VSchwalbes Ga Lake
Burton MW
Robert & Janet Schwalbe
3rd GCH T2G Handsome Is V Hathor Farms SW GCG TKN
Robert & Gail LaBerge & Karen Mann
4th Pyradox Tennessee Whiskey SS Autumn & Jared Baird
NBQ GCH Syringas Promises To Keep With Riverwind SL
Heather With & Katherine Schisel & Nancy & Mark Eby
OAAB Starters: 20
Judges: Gail & Robert LaBerge
1st Willow Spring Dancing in the Moonlight MW
Cyndi & Alex Branch
2nd GCH Kenmar’s I Love Riding My Domane CA BCAT RATO DJ
Dave & Pam Furmann & Donielle & Gideon Miller
3rd Bayou Rouge Georgia Dynamite Cliff Shrader
4th GCH Alegna’s Perfect
Anne Rosenberg & Alan Bower
NBQ Blueprint Spring Fling MS
Amanda & Ammon Barron
Field Champion Dog Starters: 7
Judges: Jamie Sexton, Mary Powell
1st FC Tabasco Rouge V Dorndorf L OA AXJ OF Andrew Shrader
2nd FC Venedy Rouge v Dorndorf L
Andrew Shrader
3rd GCH DC Hollyridge A Fathers
Love V Hoppledachs CGC
Ed & Val Higginbotham & Pamala Hopkins
3rd DC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS
CD BN RI NA NAJ OAP OF XFP
MZE8 SXE6 EE4 CCG
Alice S. Carter
4th FC Knobydox Up Salem Creek
Andrew Shrader
NBQ FC Knobydox Willa Mae von Briar Patch DCAT CA
Laura Knoll & Dylan Duncan
Cascade Dachshund Club
3/29/2025
Total Number of Starters: 38
OAAD Starters: 10
Judges: Kristin Cihos-Williams, John Willmore
1st Freedom’s WI Sea It My Way, Melanie F Simmons
2nd R And T’s Little Daper Dutch Gene & Mary Pulliam
3rd GCH CH Hathor Farm’s Triple Play SW
Kerri Shandro & Jim Bouziane & Jean M Dieden
4th Sterling Rootin Tootin Loki
Nicole Springer
NBQ Freedom’s WI Seas The Day
Susanne Schnippering & Roland Schnippering & Melanie Simmons
OAAB Starters: 16
Judges: Jim Bouziane; Kerri Shandro 1st KFW Grandidierite In The Sky With Diamonds ML RN FDC TKN RATN
Michelle Kutzler
2nd Hathor Farm’s Tinkerbell Lily SW Jean M. Dieden
3rd Kinderteckel’s Paint It Black
Kristin Cihos-Williams & Emi Pedraza
4th CH Kinderteckel’s Dear Prudence
Kristin Cihos-Williams & Emi Pedraza
NBQ Viking Spirit Vinca BN RE OA OAJ AXP AJP NE SWN
John Willmore & Diane Webb
Field Champion Combined Starters:12 Judges: Kerri Shandro, John Willmore 1st FC Goodwood’s Tizzy D
Gene & Mary Pulliam
2nd FC BDH Handsome Rancesome Son Of Fletch Gusamo
Gene & Mary Pulliam
3rd GCH DC Hathor Farm’s Juwel Im Mondlicht MW RN FDC JE CA DCAT CGC TKN
Michelle Kutzler & Jean Dieden
Dachshund Club of
3/22/2025
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Best Open & Absolute: Gordon
4th DC Hoppledach’s American Anthem ML BCAT NE CGC
Ed & Valerie Higginbotham & Pamala Hopkins
NBQ DC BoBeau Rocketman
Janet Fowler
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 14
Judges: Alicia Young, Gordon Stueber
1st FC Katja A Keleti Tuz NE
Stan Knoll
2nd FC Duchwood’s Lights Up the Night MS CGC
Alice S. Carter
4th GCH DC KFW Moonstone In The Sky With Diamonds MW CGC TKN ATT
Susan Cleary
NBQ FC Cedarcroft’s Fly Girl
Teresa Dilley & Cathy Sorenson & Kathleen Sahlin
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Jim Bouziane; Kristin Cihos-Williams Best Open & Absolute Freedom’s WI Sea It My Way
Dachshund Fanciers
3/29/2025
Total Number of Starters: 38
OAAD Starters: 13
Judges: Connie Fisher, Amanda Locke
1st PACH Stardox Excitable Boy
Alice Moyer, Phillip Kirby
2nd CH Willow Spring EVRY Sweetheart M
Anne Rosenberg
3rd Our Gang’s Finding Prince Charming
Laura Davidson
4th Shadach’s My Three Son’s Jazper
Kim and Trevor Drake
NBQ GCH Our GAng’s Spring Fling Penelope Neil, Nancy Prouty
OAAB Starters: 14
Judges: Keiko Simon, Carrie Hamilton
1st St. Hildegard Von Bingen V Moritz
Thomas Murphy
2nd Sunlight’s Never Let Go BN RN
Karin Boyd
3rd Sleepytime’s Earth Angel @ Stardox
Lorraine and David Simmons
4th GCHC Our Gang’s Starburst at WagsmoreMLD
Nancy Prouty
NBQ Lilyfields Midachs Little Miss
Jolene Elizabeth
John and Susan Tirado
Field Champion Combined Starters: 17
Judges: Alice Moyer. Paul Martin
1st DC Lily Field Little Miss Edie
Pearl of Midachs MS
John Tirado
2nd FC Oxwinkle von Bienwald OX
Tony Shiner
3rd FC Elite Steel Magnolia FDC SE CA DCAT TKN Att
Debra Rowe and John and Barbara Granger
4th GCH DC Old Hanover’s Harlequin Court Jester
Kate Black and Linda Beamer
NBQ Old Hanover Shadach’s Little red One ML CGC
Kim and Trevor Drake
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Keiko Simon, Paul Martin
Best Open
St. Hildegard Von Bingen V Moritz
Best Field Champion
DC Lily Field Little Miss Edie Pearl of Midachs
Total Number of Starters: 38
OAAD Starters: 9
Judges: Debra Rowe, Ike Rowe
1st CH Willow Springs EvRy Sweetheart MW
Anne Rosenberg
2nd Stardox I want You to Want Me
Alice Moyer and Phillip Kirby
3rd Shadach N Old Hanover Sugar
Cane Dunkin Diane White
Sennett, Linda Beamer
4th GCHS CeeKat’s Black Licorice
Twist
Kathy Kline, Nancy Prouty
NBQ CH CeeKats Sculpted Dream of Our Gang Baxter
OAAB Starters: 11
Judges: Keiko Simon, Paul Martin
1st CH Alegna’s Picture Perfect MW
Anne Rosenberg
2nd Sunlight’s Never Let Go BN RN
Karin Boyd Mike Nothstein
3rd Fernwood Free Spirit
Amanda Locke, Lorraine and David Simmons
4th GCH Old Hanover’s Pie Ef of Doxhollow
Kate Black
NBQ Dynadaux Lil Bit Redneck
Girl MW
MAE Kathy Kline Cindy Senff
Field Champion Combined Starters: 18
Judges: Alice Moyer. Carrie Hamilton
1st FC Hidden Cedars DoubleUR FUN
JE WHIMSY Paul Rourke
2nd DC TownFarm Like a Shop Vacc
Michael Pistici
3rd DC DebNAir Winning Colors MW
Debra And Albert Rowe Barbara and John Grangers
4th Lily field Little Miss Maybelene
John Tirado
NBQ DC Laus Alit Artes Velturis ATT
Debra and Albert Rowe
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Carrie Hamilton, Alice Moyer Best Open
CH Alegna’s Picture Perfect MW
Absolute FC Hidden Cedars Double UR FUN JE Cascade
3/30/2025
Total Number of Starters: 34
OAAD Starters: 12
Susan Cleary; Michelle Kutzler
Dachshund
3/30/2025
1st GCH CH Hathor Farm’s Triple Play SW, Kerri Shandro & Jim Bouziane & Jean M Dieden
2nd Freedom’s WI Seas The Day, Susanne Schnippering & Roland
Schnippering & Melanie F. Simmons
3rd CH Freedom’s WI Seaside
Scuttlebutt, Seamus
Melanie F Simmons
4th CH KFW Huckleberry Finn V. Codeblue MS
Jennifer Milosavljevic
NBQ CH Freedom’s WI Lasting Legasea
Melanie F. Simmons
OAAB Starters: 14
Judges: Michael Dilley; Jennifer Milosavljevic
1st Freedom’s WI Sea Of Solidarity, Melanie F. Simmons
2nd CH Freedom’s Uncommon Valor
BCAT
Melanie F. Simmons
3rd KFW Grandidierite In The Sky With Diamonds Ml RN FDC TKN RATN
Michelle Kutzler
4th GCHB CH Hathor Farm’s Bird Of Paradise SW
Jean M. Dieden
NBQ Kinderteckel’s Paint It Black Kristin Cihos-Williams & Emi Pedraza
Field Champion Combined Starters: 8
Judges: Jim Bouziane; Kristin CihosWilliams
1st GCH DC Hathor Farm’s Juwel Im Mondlicht MW RN FDC JE CA
DCAT CGC TKN
Michelle Kutzler & Jean Dieden
2nd FC Willagaye’s Wayward Wind To Freedom SE FITB
Melanie F. Simmons
3rd FC KFW Incredibly Charismatic
Billy Flynn JE BCAT CGC TKN
Susan Cleary
4th GCH DC KFW Aquamarine In The Sky With Diamonds Ml RN FDC SE BCAT RATN CGC TKN ATT FITB
Michelle Kutzler
NBQ GCH DC Freedom’s First ‘N Foremost RN BCAT ATT FITB
Melanie F. Simmons
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute:
Monica Alvarez; Susan Cleary Best Open & Absolute GCH CH Hathor Farm’s Triple Play SW
The Dachshund Club of New Jersey 4/5/2025
Total Number of Starters: 44
OAAD Starters: 10
Judges: Ike Rowe, Amanda Locke
1st Stardox I Want You to Want Me
ML STR
Alice Moyer Phil Kirby & Lorraine Simmons
2nd Lorica’s Follow Ev-ry Lead MW, Rebecca A. Elliot & Anne
Rosenberg
3rd Shadach N Old Hanovers Sugar Cane ML
Diane W Sennet & Linda Beamer
4th Stardox Asta is on the Case
Keiko Simon & Lorraine Simmons
NBQ Kochana’s It’s A Wonderful Life FITB
Susan & Eric Pepe
OAAB Starters: 9
Judges: Keiko SImon, Deb Rowe
1st Fernwoods Free Spirit
Amanda Locke & Lorraine
Simmons
2nd GCHG Our Gang’s Moonlight and Magic ML CGC SWN SWA
Nancy Prouty
3rd Shadach’s Golden Aspen ML
Diane W Sennett & Linda Beamer
4th Lorica Vhh Little Redhead MW
Jessica & Lorne Campbell
NBQ Apple Hills Salsa ML
Carrie Hamilton
Field Champion Combined Starters: 25 Field Champion Judges
Carrie Hamilton, Alice Moyer
1st FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML RI FDC CA DCAT CGCA TKN, Debra Anne Etzweiler & Albert
Isaac Rowe
2nd GCH DC TownFarm Like A Shop
Vacc
Michael J Pitisci
3rd FC Fanika Od Vevody Huberta
Christina Loew
4th CH Rosegate Mysteries & Martinis W Nick v Stardox
Keiko & John Simon & Lorraine & David Simmons
NBQ FC Jalyse’s Berkshire Hound ML JE
Paul Rourke
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute:
Carrie Hamilton, John Merriman
Best Open/Absolute
Stardox I Want You to Want Me ML STR
Best Field Champion
FC Hatteras Frisco Rowe ML RI FDC CA DCAT CGCA TKN,
The Dachshund Club of New Jersey
4/6/2025
Total Number of Starters: 32
OAAD Starters: 8
Judges: Ike Rowe, Willette Brown
1st Stardox I Want You to Want Me ML STR
Alice Moyer Phil Kirby & Lorraine Simmons
2nd Hoppledach’s Newspaper Mogul, Andrea & George Harris & Carrie Hamilton
3rd Kochana’s It’s A Wonderful Life FITB
Susan & Eric Pepe
4th Shadach N Old Hanovers Sugar Cane ML
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Field Trial Results
NBQ GCH Our Gang’s Spring Fling ML CGC RN RA
Penelope E. Neil & Nancy Z. Prouty
OAAB Starters: 6
Judges: John Simon, Deb Rowe
1st Dynadaux Lil Bit Redneck Girl MW
Kathy Kline & Cindy Cenff
2nd Fernwoods Free Spirit
Amanda Locke & Lorraine
Simmons
3rd Invictus8675309
Paul Rourke
4th GCHG Our Gang’s Moonlight and Magic ML CGC SWN SWA
G. & P. Price (dog) Field Champion Combined Starters: 6
Judges: Jared Lurz & Heather
Thompson
1st FC Best I Ya Khadar
H. Alex Krob, C. Mancha (dog)
2nd FC BDH Handsome Rancesom
Son of Fletch GusAmo
G. and M. Pulliam (dog)
3rd FC Goodwood’s Tizzy D
G. & M. Pulliam (bitch)
4th GCH DC Kotate Hills Downtown
Brown V Edelweiss RN SE CGC
G. & P. Price (dog)
NBQ FC Hathor Farms Pennies from Heaven
K. Kansky (bitch)
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Jared Lurz & Heather Thompson
Absolute
R&T’s Little Daper Dutch
Willamette Valley Dachshund Club
5/18/2025
Total Number of Starters: 11
Combined Starters: 6
Judges: Bruce Ingalls & Mia Lawson
1st Backwoods Betty
C. Mancha (bitch)
2nd GCH Lookingglass Piece of my Heart SLD CGC
K. & C. Menges (bitch)
3rd Primo’s Lulu Bear Lemon Square RATN CGC TKN ATT
J. Lurz & H. Thompson (bitch)
4th R&T’s Little Daper Dutch
G. & M. Pulliam (dog)
NBQ Stormbringer at Goodwood
C. Mancha (bitch)
Field Champion Combined Starters: 5
Judges: Jared Lurz & Mia Lawson
1st FC Hathor Farms Pennies from Heaven
K. Kansky (bitch)
2nd FC Best I Ya Khadar MHH
H. Alex Krob and C Mancha (dog)
3rd FC BDH Handsome Rancesom
Son of Fletch GusAmo
G. and M. Pulliam (dog)
4th FC Goodwood’s Tizzy D
G & M Pulliam (bitch)
NBQ FC Wunderdackel’s Hot Diggity Dog SHH
Alex Krob (bitch)
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Jared Lurz & Mia Lawson
Absolute
FC Hathor Farms Pennies from Heaven
Total Number of Starters: 76
OAAD Starters: 12
Judges: Denny Palko and Rebecca
Mclusky
1st Linus vom Bienenwald
Mary Burns
2nd CHVHH, JMLS Oh Fudge MW
Alysnia Funk and Dave Kerr
3rd Caristeda’s Eye of the Storm, Terri Post, Cheryl Holman DVM
4th Jarbsy’s Yakety Yak Don’t Talk Back
Terri Post and Sandy Arnold
NBQ VHH & Railway’s Pina Colada MW
April Scott and Sandy Norval
OAAB Starters: 12
Judges: Ike Rowe and Kathy Johnson
1st Jalyse’s My Poet at Merrywags, Leslie Charde
2nd Rapping at my Chamber Von Moritz
Kimberly Betzke
3rd Jarbsy’s Straight Up
Terri Post & Sandy Arnold
4th Jalyse’s Gingersnap M l
Jamie Sexton
NBQ Miniature Dreams Stormy Dreams
MLD CA DCAT
Kate Mingus
Field Champion Dog Starters: 17
Judges: Chrissy Post, Monica Galley
1st Seve vom Nordlight CGC, TDX
Debbie Senkbeil and Laurie
Rutherford
2nd FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW, JE, BCAT, CGC, TKN
Cheri Faust
3rd FC Harley vom Bienenwald
Christina Loew
4th FC Keszito a Keleti Tuz CGC, DCAT, TKI
Sherry Ruggieri
NBQ FC Duchwood’s Picture Perfect, RATO DCAT, SWN, FITS
Rebecca Mclusky
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 35
Judges: Chrissy Post and Barbara 1st FC Jalyse’s Fire on the Train ML JE
Jamie Sexton
2nd FC Jalyse’s Koala Bear ML
Jamie Sexton
3rd FC Longtime’s Halo vom Nordlicht JE, BCAT, FITB, CGC, TKN
Cheri Faust & Larry Gohlke
4th GCHB DC TownFarm Just Talking Shop
Michael Pitisci
NBQ FC Jalyse’s Issadoreable MS, CGC
Sherry Ruggierie & Jamie Sexton
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Rebecca Mclusky, Barbara Sharrah
Best Open/Absolute Linus vom Bienenwald
Best Field Champion
FC Seve vom Nordlight CGC, TDX
Keystone Dachshund
Total Number of Starters: 71
OAAD Starters: 12
Judges: Pam Mechler and Heidi Meyers
1st Gamekeeper’s Im Your Huckle Bearer ML
Kimberly Betzke
2nd VHH & Railway’s Pina
Colada MW
April Scott and Sandy Norval
3rd Duchwood’s Red Planet Rising MS
Alice Carter
4th Linus vom Bienenwald, Mary Burns
NBQ Caristeda’s The Eye of the Storm Terri Post and Cheryl Holman
OAAB Starters: 12
Judges: Heidi Meyers and Jamie Sexton
1st Miniature Dreams Stormy Dreams CA DCAT
Kate Mingus
2nd Rapping at my Chamber Von Moritz ML
Kimberly Betzke
3rd GCHG Our Gang’s Moonlight and Magic ML CGC SWN SWA RN RI
Nancy Prouty
4th Caristeda Katniss of Hunger
Games
Terri Post and Cheryl Holman
NBQ Tierra Del Viento Nina Ricci
April Scott and Sandy Norval
Field Champion Dog Starters: 16
Judges: Alice Moyer and Wendy York
1st FC OC’s To the Moon and Back MS RATO BCAT JE CA CGC TKN
Michael and Kim Huster
2nd FC Seve Vom Nordlicht CGC TDX, Debbie Senkbeil and Laurie Rutherford
3rd FC Kivaar a Keleti Tuz ME CGC
Sherry Ruggieri
4th GCH DC Duchwood’s Walking on Sunshine MS NE
Kathleen Johnson
NBQ GCH DC TownFarm Like a Shop Vacc
Michael J. Pitisci
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 31
Judges: Dave Kerr, Rebecca Mclusky
1st FC Diddydox the Bright Morning Star v Applehills
Heidi Meyers and Carrie Hamilton
2nd Withheld
3rd Withheld
4th Withheld
NBQ GCH DC TownFarm Little Candy Shop
Michael Pitisci
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Dave Kerr and Alice Moyer
Best Open/Absolute Gamekeeper’s Im Your Huckle Bearer ML
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Field Trial Results
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Best Field Champion
FC OC’s To the Moon and Back
MS RATO BCAT JE CA CGC TKN
Laurel
Highlands Dachshund Club
6/7/2025
Total Number of Starters: 82
OAAD Starters: 11
Judges: Kathy Johnson and Wendy York
1st Duchwood’s Red Planet Rising MS
Alice Carter
2nd Jalyse’s Heath ML
Jamie Sexton
3rd Duchwood Simon Sez MS
Leslie Denton
4th Shadach n Old Hanovers Sugar Cane ML
Diane White Sennett and Linda Beamer
NBQ Gamekeeper’s I’m Your Huckle Bearer ML
Kimberly Betzke
OAAB Starters: 18
Judges: Monica Galley & Rebecca Mclusky
1st Jarbsy’s Straight Up
Terri Post and Sandy Arnold
2nd CH Labrosas Reason to Smile, SL DCAT
Lana Kovarik & Sophie Cosby
3rd Serenity’s Cowgirl To Infinity And Beyond
Kathleen Newman, James Yahner
4th Vhh Genesis twentyseven Three MW CGC TKN
Jennifer Hartman & Marie Hamaker
NBQ Vhh & Railways Highly Classified MW NJP NE
Kimberly Wimmer
Field Champion Dog Starters: 21
Judges: Denny Palko and Barbara Sharrah
1st DC Lorica’s Escamillo at Doxwood RI DCAT CGCA TKN
Pam & Mark Mechler
2nd FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuelek SW JE BCAT CGC TKN
Cheri Faust
3rd FC Kivaar a Keleti Tuz JE CGC
Sherry Ruggieri
4th FC OC’s TO the Moon and Back MS RATO BCAT JE XCA TKN CGC
Michael and Kim Huster
NBQ Harley Hooper vom Bienenwald
Christina Loew
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 32
Judges: Chrissy Post and Alice Moyer
1st GCH DC TownFarm Little
Candy Shop
Michael Pitisci
2nd FC Lorica’s Kismet Sparks the Fire MW RA NJP SE FCAT ACT1J CGCA TKI
Pam and Mark Mechler
3rd DC Duchwood’s Lights up the Night MS CGC
Alice Carter
4th FC A Dream is Like a River RN
JE CA DCAT SWA THD RATS
CZ8B CGCA TKP FITG
Chelsea Cibella
NBQ FC Jeric’s Doing What Comes Naturally S BN RN
Michele Bertot
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Wendy York and Kathy Johnson
Best Open
Duchwood’s Red Planet Rising MS
Best Field Champion/Absolute
DC Lorica’s Escamillo at Doxwood RI DCAT CGCA TKN,
Keystone Dachshund Club of Western Pennsylvania 6/8/2025
Total Number of Starters: 65
OAAD Starters: 6
Judges: Jamie Sexton and Rebecca
Mclusky
1st Gamekeeper’s I’m Your Huckle Bearer ML
Kimberly Betzke
2nd CH VHH & JMLs Oh Fudge MW
Alyshia Funk and Dave Kerr
3rd TurningPt Ratatouille Cookin Under Cover
Dr. Randy Eltringham and CAPT Pete Eltringham
4th Duchwood’s Red Planet Rising MS
Alice Carter
NBQ Miniature Dreams I Said I Wouldn’t with Kenmar
Barbara Sharrah and Doug Kennedy
OAAB Starters: 10
Judges: Michael Pitisci, Alice Moyer
1st Rapping at My Chamber von Moritz
Kimberly Betzke
2nd GCHS TurningPt Max’in K’s on Scherz Day
Dr. Randy Eltringham and CAPT
Pete Eltringham
3rd Vhhs Tootsie Roll MW
Jennifer Hartman, Marie Hamker
4th Tierra Del Viento Nina Ricci
April Scott and Sandy Norval
NBQ Vhhs Jelly Bean MW
Jennifer Hartman
Field Champion Dog Starters: 17
Judges: Dave Kerr and Jamie Sexton
1st GCH DC TownFarm Like a Shop
Vacc
Michael Pitisci
2nd FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek
SW JE BCAT CGC TKN
Cheri Faust
3rd DC Lorica’s Escamillo at Doxwood RI DCAT CGCA TKN
Pam and Mark Mechler
4th FC Duchwood’s Picture Perfect
RATO DCAT SWN FITS
Rebecca Mclusky
NBQ GCH DC TownFarm Its Marty From Shop Class
Michael Pitisci
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 32
Judges: Kathy Johnson, Denny Palko
1st FC Duchwood’s Tipsy Tart MS CD
BN RI NAJ OAP OJP OF XFP
MXE8 SXE6 EE4 CGC
Alice Carter
2nd FC Tusoksori-Ugraszto Husniya CGC ROMX
Sherry Ruggieri
3rd FC Longtime’s Halo vom Nordlicht JE BCAT FITB CGC TKN
Cheri Faust and Larry Gohlke
4th DC Jalyse’s Hampshire Hound ML
RN OA OAJ ME
Jamie Sexton
NBQ FC Trillium von Lowenherz
Christina Loew
Minnesota Dachshund Club 6/13/2025
Total Number of Starters: 36
OAAD Starters: 6
Judges: Cheri Faust, Debbie Senkbeil
1st Bayou Rouge Gumbo
Ashley Miller
2nd Kinder’s Prairie Spirit
Pamela Giles
3rd Withheld
4th Withheld
NBQ Stardust You’ve Got a Friend SL
Marguerite Meade
OAAD Starters: 14
Judges: Bill Dyer and Shawn Nies
1st GCHS Hidden Cedars My Lil Bodyguard V Grig MS
Elaine Hanson and Noelle Hanson and Gloria LaTour
2nd Withheld
3rd GCH CH KFW Ivory in the Sky with Diamonds FDC CGC TKN
Michelle Kutzler
4th Withheld
NBQ Kindeer’s Roundabout Magnolia Blossom
Dawn Felzkowski
Field Champion Dog Starters: 10
Judges: Bill Dyer and Matt Hoover
1st GCHB DC Short Shadows All of Me Riverwood SW NE DCAT CA CGC
Carolyn Lewis and Christopher Casoria
2nd FC Loki Vom Nordlicht TD
Laura Isaacson
3rd FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW JE BCAT CGC TKN
Cheri Faust
4th FC Seve Vom Nordlight CGC TDX
Debbie Senkbeil and Laurie
Rutherford
NBQ FC Kolja A Keleti Tuz
Lori Isaacson
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 6
Judges: Kathy Johnson, Susan Cleary
1st FC Longtime’s Yahtzee Vom Nordlicht JE
Cheri Faust
2nd GCH DC Vschwalbes Lifes a Merry Go Round at Huberdachs MW
Matt Hoover and Robert and Janet Schwalbe
3rd FC Longtime’s Halo vom Nordlicht JE BCAT FITB CGC TKN
Cheri Faust and Larry Gohlke
4th Hidden Cedars Holds All the Secrets MS
Gloria LaTour and Laura Isaacson
NBQ FC Luzjfa Von Den Roteichen
Ashley Roseberry-Miller
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Shawn Nies and Kathy Johnson
Best Open/Absolute
Bayou Rouge Gumbo
Best Field Champion
GCHB DC Short Shadows All of Me Riverwood SW NE DCAT CA CGC
Minnesota Dachshund Club
6/14/2025
Total Number of Starters: 31
OAAD Starters: 6
Judges: Susan Cleary, Debbie Senkbeil 1st Bayou Rouge Gumbo
Ashley Miller
2nd Kinder’s Prairie Spirit
Pamela Giles
3rd Highstyle’s Wait’ll Otis Sees US SW DCAT
Pamela Schmidt, Patrick Hellmann 4th DC Lonepine’s Ruff N Ready
Sally Miller
NBQ Springwater Truffle CD BC RA CGC
Marguerite Meade
OAAD Starters: 9
Judges: Cheri Faust, Debbie Senkbeil 1st Short Shadows I Will Not Be Ignored
Carolyn Lewis and Christopher Casoria
2nd GCH CH KFW Ivory In the Sky with Diamonds FDC CGC TKN, Michelle Kutzler
3rd KFW Grandidierite In the Sky with Diamonds ML JE RN FDC TKN RATN
Michelle Kutzler
4th Hidden Cedars Heir Apparent MS
Gloria LaTour
NBQ Kinder’s Roundabout Magnolia
Blossom
Dawn Felzkowski
Field Champion Dog Starters: 10
Judges: Bill Dyer and Matt Hoover
1st FC Seve Vom Nordlicht CGC TDX
Debbie Senkbeil and Laurie
Rutherford
2nd FC Loki Vom Nordlicht TD
Laura Isaacson
3rd FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek
SW JE BCAT CGC TKN
Cheri Faust
4th FC Hoppledach’s Power of the Pen
Laura Isaacson
NBQ FC Kolja A Keleti Tuz
Lori Isaacson
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 6
Judges: Kathy Johnson, Shawn Nies
1st FC Luzifa Von Den Roteichen, Ashley Roseberry-Miller
2nd FC Longtime’s Halo vom Nordlicht JE BCAT FITB CGC TKN
Cheri Faust, Larry Gohlke
3rd GCH DC Vschwalbes Lifes a Merry Go Round at Huberdachs MW
Matt Hoover and Robert and Janet Schwalbe
4th Hidden Cedars Holds All the Secrets MS
Gloria LaTour, Laura Isaacson
NBQ FC Longtime”s Yahtzee Vom
Nordlicht JE
Cheri Faust
Judges for Best Open/Field Champion/Absolute
Matt Hoover
Best Open
Bayou Rouge Gumbo
Best Field Champion/Absolute
FC Luzifa Von Den Roteichen
Minnesota
Dachshund Club
6/15/2025
Total Number of Starters: 30
Open Combined Starters: 14
Judges: Bill Dyer and Debbie Senkbeil
Miscellaneous Field
Trial photos from spring/summer 2025
1st Kinder’s Prairie Spirit MSP
Pamela Giles
2nd GCH CH KFW Ivory in the Sky with Diamonds FDC CGC TKN
Michelle Kutzler
3rd Hidden Cedars Heir Apparent MS
Gloria LaTour
4th KFW Grandidierite in the Sky with Diamonds JE RN FDC TKN RATN
Michelle Kutzler
NBQ Highstyle’s Wait’ll Otis Sees Us SW DCAT
Pamela Schmidt, Patrick Hellman
Field Champion Dog Starters: 10
Judges: Bill Dyer and Matt Hoover
1st FC Zeus von Moosbach-Zuzelek SW JE BCAT CGC TKN
Cheri Faust
2nd DC Indiana Jones aus der Wutzelgrube CDX GO BN RE TDX
OA OAJ MXE SCN SIN SEN DJ CGC TKA FITG ATT FTN
Shawn Nies
3rd FC Loki Vom Nordlicht TD
Laura Isaacson
4th FC Doxikota Von Kaymer Das Golfspiel
Debbie Senkbeil and Laurie Rutherford
NBQ DC Hoppledach’s Power of the Pen
Laura Isaacson
Field Champion Bitch Starters: 6
Judges: Michelle Kutzler and Debbie Senkbeil
1st Hidden Cedars Holds All the Secrets MS
Gloria LaTour, Laura Isaacson
2nd FC Longtime”s Yahtzee Vom Nordlicht JE
Cheri Faust
3rd Withheld
4th Withheld
NBQ FC Longtime’s Halo vom Nordlicht JD BCAT FITB CGC TKN
Cheri Faust and Larry Gohlke
TOP PRODUCERS 2024
The TOP PRODUCERS for 2024 are listed below. Any male who sired FIVE or more Champion get and any female who whelped THREE or more Champion get is included. This list is compiled from the AKC AWARDS LIST.
Submitted by Monika Martin
BACCHANAL’S AMARULA ML
Doreen D. Beale
LONGHAIR MALE
1. GCH KARONIKA LEVI
Diana Bakke & Doreen Beale
2. GCH DASH’N DOXIES LIVE IN THE FAST LANE ML
Amanda Tennant & Debbie James
3. GCHP GALEWINNS KAYCEES SEA MAN CGCA
Diane Kulesa & Pam Gale & Sherry Ceplius
4. GCHP DC WALMAR-SOLO’S SOS-SL RN CAA CGC
Ann E. Kraft
GCH CH LONGDOGIAS HOWLING AT THE MOON ML BCAT
Connie Schubert-Baloun
DREDACHS ONLY IN YOUR DREAMS AT KATYDOX ML
Kathleen Brancheau & Andrea Balwin
LONGHAIR FEMALE
1. GCHB KENMAR’S A MILLION DREAMS
Marianne McCullough
2. DC HIDDEN CEDARS I HOPE YOU DANCE ML
Wendy McQuiston
CH ISLANDACH ETERNAL STAR ML
Rieko Otsuka Koike & Yusuke Koike & Kathleen Doi
GCHP LOCKSHIRE’S SOMEDAY I MAY SL
Kathleen Lockyer & Thomas Lockyer
CH GALEWINNS GO THE DISTANCE
Pamela D. Butler & Pam Gale
CH SOCO’S BACCHANAL RUBYRED SLIPPERS ML
Doreen D. Beale
GCHG DC LEORALEES JBS HEAVEN IS FOR THE REAL L
Marietta Singleton & Jyl Scott & Ann E. KraftGCH
HOPPLEDACH’S OH LITTLE HOUND OF BETHLEHEM
Pamala J. Hopkins & Jennifer A. Dayton
HARTFELT NO HOLDIN’ ME DOWN AT GARRIDACHS SL
Donna & Johnathan Sams & Misty Jones & Donald I. Crawford
CH HUNDELEBEN PISTOLERA SL
Tatyana Godin & Carlos J. Puig
CH GALEWINNS PUNK ROCK STAR
Kim Lamontagne & Pam Gale
GCHS CH KENMAR’S HERE COMES THE RAIN AGAIN LANDD
Marianne McCullough
GCHB CH HHF CC HARLEQUIN MOONEY MADNESS
Cathie Davis & Ms. Karen R. Scheiner Esq. & Connie Schubert
CH DOXIEVILLE-KURZBEINIG’ LITTLE RED JOLENE ML
Shirley Bastian
SMOOTH MALE
1. GCHP TUDORGLEN V BRENDACKEL
SCHWARZWALDER KISCHTORTE MS
Terry Carr-Hall & Brenda F. Gardner
2. GCH PASSPORT HARMONY HOW YOU GET THE GIRL SS BCAT
Michelle McGaugh
CH BESSDACHS LONGFELLOW SERENADE
Linda Counts & Marina Renee Lara D.V.M.
3. GCHP FUSIONS INCAHOOTS PLATINUM
JIMI JOHNS FREAKY FAST
Amy R. Cotteleer & Reilly A. Cotteleer
SMOOTH FEMALE
1. GCHP BESSDACH SAHARA SARAH
Gary Guidry & Letty Guidry & Marina Renee Lara DVM
CH TUDORGLEN V BRENDACKEL MAMA MIA MS
Terry Carr-Hall & Brenda Gsrdner
2. CH KINDERTECKEL N CRAZY Q CHILI PEPPER
Patti Auld & Lisa M. Pino & Kristin Cihos-Williams & Emalia Pedraza
GCHB TARABON ALL EYEZ R ON ME
Jean Marquand
GCH TUDORGLEN V BRENDACKEL LITTLE SURER GIRL MS
Brenda F. Gardner & Terry Carr-Hall
GCH PASSPORT I WISH YOU WOULD SS Arvind DeBraganca & Mrs. Joyce DeBraganca
BENWAYS OONLEE A OOONA MS
Philip Benway
CH BACCHANAL’S SANGRIA MSD
Doreen D. Beale
CRISCROSS SECOND HAND ROSE MSB
Christian Natali
WIREHAIR MALE
1. GCHS ICON’S I’M UNDER THE INFLUENCE YERNOT SW
Dale S. Tarbox & Donna Maloney
WIREHAIR FEMALE
1. GCH PASSPORT PLOT TWIST SW
Michelle McGaugh
2. CH KADELL’S GLITTER IS ALWAYS AN OPTION W
Laura Reynolds & Catlin Cahill & James E. Cahill
3. GCH RAYDACHS J-WALK KIMBERS LOCKED N LOADED SW
Jennifer Carlson
CH HUNU DREAM GIRL @ TRU-LUV MW
Bobbi Bedsworth & Marie Dorris
CH HAREWOOD SNO’BODIE’S BUSINESS V RAYDACHS SW
Adam Peterson & Mrs. Madeline Peterson & Shirley Del Castillo
CH WILLOWOOD-SANDALE I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
Dale Suzanne Tarbox & Donna Maloney
NOUVELLE PSYCHEDELIC KALEIDOSCOPE SW
Kathy L. Zeckser & Cassandra Kotwica
DCA BREEDER AWARDS
LONGHAIR
GCH RexStar-Solo’s Flirtini SL
Kimberly Vidrine & Paula Carter & Raul Hernandez-Rubio
SMOOTH
GCHB Brownwood Diagram Co-Pilot SS
Jerry Cerasini & Roger Brown
WIREHAIR
GCHP3 DC Leoralees Lets Boogie With Barstool MW
Robbie Addison & Marietta Singleton
2024 Versatility Awards
Compiled by Sharon McDonald
FC OC’S Hangin’ Ten On My Longboard MS JE SWA SCA SIA SHDN CGC TKP ATT
Jody A. Dean, PH.D. & Robin Lafrance
FC Sunday’s Coming Of Kotate Hills RN ME CGC
Patricia A. Price & Gerald Price
GCH DC Kotate Hills Downtown Brown V Edelweiss RN JE CGC
Barbara Cox & Patricia A. Price & Gerald Price
DC Obsession’s Big Blue Star Finale SL CD BN RE
NA NAJ NF CGC
Deneice Van Hook & Jackie Nicholas
CH KFW Painite In The Sky With Diamonds RN FDC SE BCAT TKN ATT CGC
Michelle Anne Kutzler
GCH DC Moonlight’s Top Gun V Schwalbe ME CA DCAT SWN SCA SIA SEA CGC TKN
Lori Whitman & Celli Jones
GCH DC Hathor Farm’s Juwel Im Mondlicht MW RN FDC JE CA DCAT CGC TKN
Michelle Anne Kutzler & Dr. Jean M. Dieden
FC Pocketpack Smooth Operator MS RN JE CGC
Kathleen Johnson
DC Dynadaux-Ruger I Want It All MSD JE SWA
CGCA CGCU
Patricia Debarros-Karl & Cyndy Senff
DC Our Gang’s My Heart’s Desire ML RN NE SHDA RATN CGC TKA
Laura Davidson & Nancy Z. Prouty
GCH DC Passport I Can Buy My Own Drinks SS JE
DCAT SCN RATS CGC TKN FITS
Catherine Whitney Walker & Eric Walker
2024 Top Ten Conformation Dachshunds
Compiled by Monika Martin • BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX NUMBERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE RANKINGS OF LONG, SMOOTH AND
Top Ten Longhair
1. GCHP Harewood Royall T Son Of A Biscuit SL
Madeline & Adam Peterson & Lynn Tyler
2. GCHP Pramada Koradox Only One SL
Margaret E. Peat & Thomas Sikora
3. GCHS Hundeleben You Had Me At Cheese SL
Jeane Haverick & Kaileigh Gonzalez & Carlos J. Puig
4. GCHP Kenmar’s Don’t Stop Me Now D. Kulesa & Marianne McCullough
5. GCHG Dikerdachs Leora
Valerie T. Diker
6. GCHP Stonybrook’s Prosecution Informant V Jbs Leoralees T. Durvin
7. GCHG Jaegerhof’s Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler SL TKN
6. Dominos I’M A Pretty Big Dill Mwcp UDX OM1 RM RAE
Annette Sizemore & Sarah Saddoris
7. DC Sharpree’s Catch On Fire V Doxidoc CDX BN RM RAE2 AX AXJ MXP2 MJP MXF MFP RATO
Marilyn J. Roane D.V.M.
8. GCH DC RACH Willow Springs Evry Sly Fox VCD2 RM4 RAE2 FDC AXP AJP SE CAA FCAT2 SWN THDA RATN CGCA
CGCU TKI ATT FITG
Anne Rosenberg
9. Jb’s Prince Oakley Longfellow Of Ledwood PCD BN RAE CGC
Ms. Lauren E. Cawley
10. GCH CH Lost Creek Heart Is A Feather RM OAP OJP SE BCAT ACT1 ACT1J RATO CGC TKN
Dr. Cassie A. Myers & Lt. Col. Edgar L. Myers IV
2024 DCA Top 20 Field Trial Merit Awards
DCA certificates will be presented to the #1 through #10 dogs in the year-end standings. Per DCA standing rules, the #1 dog will receive a plaque if the first-listed owner on the dog’s AKC registration is a DCA member.
DCA FIELD TRIAL MERIT AWARDS: DCA Membership requirements for Awards will be in accordance with current
Merit Award Programs. Only those points earned for DCADCA FIELD TRIAL MERIT AWARDS: DCA Membership requirements for Awards will be in accordance with current
as determined DCA Board for DCA Merit Award Programs. Only those points earned for placements in the Field Champion stakes at AKC licensed or member trials will count toward the DCA Field Trial Merit
Points are tabulated using the Delaney System +1 for first through fourth place, based on the number of starters. In the case of ties, dogs will receive the same place award, with the next place(s) being skipped. A minimum of two placements in Field Champion stakes during the award year are required to earn an award, and, or be included in preliminary listings.
9. PACH2 Desert Dackel’s Once In A Blue Moon CDX BN RA MXP5 MXPS MJP9 MJPG PAX2 MFPB TQXP T2BP NE RATO CGC TKN
Ann Marie Goldhammer
10.
Add your dogs to the Dachshund Pedigree Database!
In addition to a standard 5 generation pedigree, each dog in the database has its own page where breeders and owners may upload up to five photos per dog, share health information, update titles earned, print pedigrees in 4 different formats, and do trial matings complete with inbreeding coefficients.
We also offer a Breeder, Owner Directory, where Breeders and Owners have their own page, with a list of their dogs in the database. Designations such as DCA Membership or AKC Breeder of Merit may also be displayed, along with links to individual websites and a custom contact form for users of the database to connect with each other.
Sign up for the database is easy and we’ve created a job aid with step by step instructions for new users.
To access the database and job aid, go to the DCA website, look for ‘Education’ in the main menu, select ‘Breeders Resource Library’, and scroll to the section ‘Breeder Tools’.
Any user may now add a dog to the database, even if they are not the breeder or owner. The minimum dog information is still required; registration number, registered name, coat, size and sex. Foreign dogs may be added if they are in the pedigree of an AKC registered dog in the database. If a user other than a dog's breeder or owner would like to add a photo to a dog's page, email the photo and the dog's registered name to: DCAPEDIGREE@GMAIL.COM
DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA
TOP PRODUCERS MERIT PROGRAM
Compiled by Ann Wlodkowski, this is the current list of Top Producers.
REGISTER OF MERIT (R.O.M.)
Dogs: Sire at least ten (10) champion get.
Bitches: Produce at least four (4) champions.
REGISTER OF MERIT EXCELLENT (R.O.M.X.)
Dogs: Sire at least ten (10) champion get. At least two (2) of these champions have achieved one of the qualitative requirements.
Bitches: Produce at least four (4) champions.
At least one (1) of these champions have achieved one of the qualitative requirements.
REGISTER OF MERIT OUTSTANDING
Register of Merit Outstanding (R.O.M.O.)
LONGHAIRED DOGS
CH B’S JAVELIN DE BAYARD Std. Joe & Hannelore Heller
CH Barkerville Zeus Std. Ted & Karen Brunner
CH Bartles Von Links Std. Janet Wayock
CH BERMARG’S BOONDOX ADVENTURE L Std.
Martha Grantham
CH BERMARG’S SHONEY OF BOONDOX L
Barbara Powers Std.
MBISS CH BOONDOX FORTUNATE SON L
Lynne Allen & Phoebe Phillips Std.
CH BOONDOX PANAMA JACK Std.
Dan Harrison
CH BOONDOX STING V KANAWHA L Std.
Dan Harrison, Walter & Mary Jones
CH BRIARDACH’S UNCLE SAM Std. Monika & Paul Martin
(R.O.M.O.)
Dogs: Sire at least twenty (20) champion get. At least four (4) of these champions have achieved one of the qualitative requirements.
Bitches: Produce at least eight (8) champions.
At least two (2) of these champions have achieved one of the qualitative requirements.
QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Champions are considered to be A.K.C. confirmed conformation, field and obedience titles.
An individual dog may only count as one champion, even if a multiple title holder.
QUALITATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Group 1 at A.K.C. All-Breed Show.
BOV, BOB or BOS to Breed at a Specialty Show.
WD, WB, BOV, BOS at DCA Host Specialty Show.
WD, WB, BOV, BOS, Select Dog or Select Bitch, Award of Merit at a DCA National Specialty Show.
Absolute winner of a field trial.
High in Trial at an AKC All-Breed Obedience Trial.
GCH BRIARMIST BUSHRANGER Std
Margaret Peat & Lyndall & Jim Black
Dual CH, CA, INT D AND D SIERRASPIRIT V SHONEY CD, JE, CGC, VC Std.
Diane & Don McCormack
CH GEROLF DAS ZWERGLEIN L Std. Joe & Hannelore Heller
CH GLENARRIF’S MAYBE YOU SHOULD KNOW Std.
June Mann
CH GLENAVAN ACCLAIM ML Min.
Mary Nie
CH GRANDGABLES THORNY THICKET ML Min.
Susan & Johnny Jones
CH HAN-JO’S FLAMING FLARE L Std.
Joe & Hannelore Heller
CH HAN-JO’S ULYSSIS L Std.
Dr. Ingeborg Kremer
CH HAN-JO’S XTRA COPY L Std.
Kenneth Andrews
CH HARMO’S THE MURF OF ROSE FARM ML Min.
Mrs. Alan Robson
BISS AM/CAN CH/OTCH HIMARK
VANQUISH UDT CG VC Std.
Robert & June Kelly
CH HUNDELEBEN TWO THUMBS UP SL Std.
Carlos J. Puig & Jeffrey Boehne
CH INSIGHT RUMORHASIT AT PRAMADA Std.
Margaret E. Peat & Paul D. Jarmin
CH INSIGHT’S VENI VIDI VICCI Std.
Cynthia & Jake Geiser
Dual CH LOSTDOG’S
BLACK BART Std.
Jennifer Holloway & Ruth Martucci & Dan Barnes
CH MOONDACHS ARAPAHOE Std.
Joyce & Dennis Warren
CH MIKLYN’S WINDJAMMER Min.
Lynn Jabaut
CH PACKER’S BLACK GOLD ML Min.
Darlene Carawan
CH ROBDACHS FAMILIAR STRANGER Std.
Sanford & Patricia Roberts
CH ROBERT DE BAYARD Std.
Mary Howell
Dual CH SOLO’S PREMIERE SL Std.
Paula Carter & Kim Vidrine
CH SOLONG SQUIRE V’ BRISTLEKNOLL Std.
Sidney Stafford
CH SOUVENIR OF WAGSMORE ML Min.
Jeff & Karyn Dionne, Robert & Jean Burnett
CH WAGMORE’S CAPTIVATING ML Min.
Jeff & Karyn Dionne
CH WAGSMORE’S LOW AND BEEHOLD ML Min.
Jeff & Karyn Dionne
CH WALMAR’S CASANOVA Std. Polly Savage
CH WALMAR’S KODIAK V BOONDOX Std.
Bob & Ann Wlodkowski
GCHP DC WALMAR-SOLO’S OMG SL Std.
Kim Vidrine, Paula Carter, Dr. Theresa Nesbitt & Audrey White
CH WILLIAM DESANGPUR Std. Mr. & Mrs. William Burr Hill
CH WINDSONG CAUTION TO THE WIND Std. Lorene Hogan
DC ZANANZA ELIMAR DOUBRAVA Min. Susan Jill Chidlow, Susan Fuller & Teddy Moritz
Register of Merit
Outstanding (R.O.M.O.)
LONGHAIRED BITCHES
ARIMICH’S KACHINA V MOONDACHS Std.
Eileen Lebut & Lucy Granowicz
CH BOONDOX EMMA V WALMAR Std.
Dan Harrison & Bob Hartkemeier
CH BOONDOX UMBRA AU LIEBE L Std.
Cheryl Snedaker-Sims
CH DACHSHIRE LAST LAUGH Std.
Cynthia & Mary-Michaela Geiser
Dual CH DAYDACHS BONNIE BE GOOD SE CGC Std.
Miki Perry & Karen Purcell
FC EM’S LANCER LOVE ML Min.
Teddy Moritz
CH FLACHSHUNDS EXQUISITE ML Min.
Susan & Johnny Jones
CH HAN-JO’S LOLLIPOP L Std.
Bev Dodds
HAN-JO’S YUM YUM L Std.
Joe & Hannelore Heller
CH HAN-JO’S ZSA ZSA Std.
Ron & Nancy Lockhart
CH. HUNDELEBEN DANCING QUEEN SL Std.
Carlos Puig
CH INSIGHT’S TANTRUMS ‘N TIARAS Std.
Cynthia & Jake Geiser
GCH JARBSY’S MAMA MIA Std.
Sandy Arnold
CH KAYCEES GALEWINNS ALL REVVED UP MLD Min.
John & Terrilynn Carlson
GCHB KORADOX PRAMADA’S DAFFODIL SL Std.
Margaret Peat & Tom Sikora
CH LEX-AN SOLAR FLAIR ML Min.
GCH RIVERWIND A PROMISE
KEPT L Std.
Katherine Schisel, Nancy & Mark Eby
ROSE FARMS BLACKBERRY
BUFF L Std.
Dan Harrison & Dorothy Hutchinson
CH ROSE FARMS DELILAH V
BOONDOX Std.
Dee Hutchinson
CH ROSE FARMS ORCHID V BOONDOX Std.
Dan Harrison & Martha Grantham
CH ROSE FARM ZESABEL OF BOONDOX Std.
Dan Harrison & Walter & Mary Jones
CH SAUSAGE STABLES
DEJAVU MOCHA SE Std.
Miki Perry
CH SAUSAGE STABLES
KARA ANN Std.
Gale Yamaguchi
CH SLEEPYTIME’S EXCLUSIVE ML Min.
Susan & Johnny Jones
CH SLEEPYTIME’S FREE SPIRIT ML Min.
Susan & Johnny Jones
FC STARDUST ONE WAY OR ANOTHER JE RA Std.
Anne Schmidt
CH SUNSPUN SCANDAL SHEET Std.
Bruce & Vicki Walsh
CH TWELFTH NIGHT
GLORY BE L Std.
Anne H. & James B. Carson
GCHB TWELFTH NIGHT
SABRINA FAIRCHILD Std.
Anne, James Carson & Kimberly Lanum
CH TWELFTH NIGHT STAR
SAPPHIRE L Std.
Anne & Catherine Carson
WAGSMORE’S ROYAL TRADITION ML Min.
Jeff & Karyn Dionne
CH VONGAYS
PORSCHE CAYENNE SL Std.
Gail and Von Richards
Karyn & Jeff Dionne
CH MANNEQUIN’S CANDI BAR L Std.
Carol Spritzer & Walter & Mary Jones
CH PEGREMOS QUICK DEAL L Std.
Peter G. Monks
CH PRAMADA’S SHE’S SO CALIFORNIA AT KORADOX L Std.
Kathy Toomey, Barbara Hainline, Jamie Harshfield and Doug Toomey
CH I SPY AFTERNOON DELIGHT W CD BN Std.
Selma McNamara & Nola Patient
Dual CH I SPY AMERICAN MAID W TD Std.
Selma McNamara
Dual CH I SPY THE CARROT AT NI-KEL W
TDX, OA, AKJ, NAP, NJP Std.
Jean Dieden & M.A. Klein
CH JERIC’S DANIELLE Std.
Dan Harrison & Fran Colonna
CH JERIC’S MANDY W Std. Lynn Cope
JERIC’S PUFF N STUFF W Std. Lynn Cope
CH JERIC’S TEXAS
TWO STEP W Std. Lynn Cope
CH JERIC’S WILD FLOWER W Std. Lynn Cope
CH J-WALK LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS SW Std. Judy Walker
GCHP KADELL’S GOLD DUST W Std.
Laura Reynolds, James & Catlin Cahill
CH KADELL’S JINGLE BELLS W Std.
James Cahill Jr. & Laura Reynolds
CH KADELL’S ONLY IN AMERICA Std.
Laura Reynolds, James Cahill & Catlin Cahill
CH KADELL’S RAINBOW Std. IN THE SKY W
Laura Reynolds, James Cahill & Catlin Cahill
CH KADELL’S SAPHIRA W Std.
Laura Reynolds, James & Catlin Cahill
CH KADELL’S WOODLAND ROSE Std.
Laura Reynolds & James E. Cahill
CH KELMIC’S HENNY
PENNY WIRE Std.
Charles Froehlich
BISS CH KIDADA’S ZOE OF MANORIE Std.
Majorie O. Brooks & Georgia L. Bauer
CH LEGIBACH OVER THE RAINBOW SW Std.
Gina L. Middings & Pat Leone
CH LUHNAU KLEINER KIZZIE MW Min.
Sandra Kreiger & Tara Kreiger DeSanto
CH MANORIE DACH’S RUFF WEATHER W Std.
Marjorie O. Brooks
CH MEADOWOOD HOT PINK AT SANDALE Std.
Dale Suzanne Tarbox & Donna Maloney
CH MIDERNOCH DANCE UPON THE WIND W Std. Diana MacPherson & Patricia Ridgard
CH MISCHIEVOUS SUNDANCER W Std. Selma McNamara
DC NEUENRADE WIRE ME A WILLOW MW SHH Min. Denise Gehring, Dana Gehring & Diane Parker
CH RAGTYME WATERLILY Std. Lynn Blackbourn & Heather Jones
RAILWAYS DEBUTANTE Std. R. Hand & N. Bowen
GCH RAYDACHS SCHOOLHOUSE BLAZE OF GLORY Std. Emalia Pedraza, Judy Anderson & Shirley Del Castillo
CH RAYDACHS LIL’ SURFER GIRL SW Std. Shirley Ray
MBIS, MBISS, GCHP. RAYDACHS PLAYING WITH FIRE V GLEISHORBACH Std. Shirley Ray, Marie Sakoda and James Sakoda
CH RAYDACH’S SIRENEN DER LORELEY Std. Shirley Ray
CH RAYDACHS
TUMBLING DICE Std. Phyllis Arnold and Shirley Ray
CH RAYDACHS WIRE WIRE PANTS ON FIRE V NOVAMI Std. Shirley Ray
BISS CH RAYDACHS YOU QUACK ME UP SW Std. Shirley Ray
DC RIVERCLIFF’S ROUGH AND REDDY MW RN SE CGC VC Min. Chris Schulke
GCHB ROBINWOODS CHAMPAGNE AND DIAMONDS W Std.
Cindy Nilesz
ROMANDACHS RETURN TO CINDER NW JE Min.
Rebecca Decker
CH ROSE FARM’S HILDEGARD W Std.
Mrs. Albin Holder
CH ROSE FARMS NANCY V BOONDOX Min.
Sheila Parish
CH ROSETHORN CHIPPEWA MAIDEN MW Min.
Sheila Parish
CH SADSACK RELOKATE TO SHEDATEAR Min.
Carolyn Sue Hauser
Dual CH SADSACK THE CUPID CLONE MW TD ME VC Min.
Lois Ballard
SANDAR’S SO SUE ME MW Min.
Daryl Turner & Art Sanderson
SANDAR’S TISH THE SEASON Min. Robert & Sharon Jadich
DC SANDAR’S WYRED FOR WESTROSE MWD, RN JE VC Min
Julie L. & Robert L. Couch
CH SAYTAR’S BLONDE BOMBSHELL MW Min.
Sharon M. Ehr & Michael Reed
CH SAYTAR’S EVER SO FAMOUS AT ALEGNA MW Min.
Angela Lloyd
GCH DC SAYTAR’S JADA PINK-ITCDX RAE MX MXJ XF CGC VC Std.
Maryanne Santomauro
DC SCOSHIRE SCHERIZADE O’ SIDDACHS CD, RI, NAJ, OAP, OJP, ME, EE2, CA, THDN, CGC, TKN Min. Constance & Gary Fisher
Am, Can, Intl CH SHORT SHADOWS DIAMOND IN THE RUFF JE Std.
Carolyn Casoria & Christopher Casoria
CH SIOUX’S HARD HEARTED HANNAH Std.
Alta Bassett & Rosemary Berardino
CH SOLO’S HARBOR MAYDEN W Std.
Edna K. Martin
CH SOLO’S MARINA W Std.
Debra & Robert Ingold
CH STARBARRACK STAR SAPPHIRE Std.
Abe Puchall
CH STONYVALE
TEQUILA SUNRISE
Rose Marie Ross & Ivy Frank
CH THREESTEPS OPAL W Std.
Harvey Mueller
CH TRELANE MAGGIE MAY Min.
Judy Todd and Tamara Cook
FC TUSOKSORI UGRASZTO
HUSNIYA Std.
Sherry Ruggieri
FC ULRIKA VON MOSSBACH-ZUZELEK Std.
Larry Gohlke
CH UNSERHUNDS DP
BITTE LUCK W Std.
Mark & Nancy Eby
GCH USONIA’S DANIELA V FLAVIO OF LOWDOWN BCAT
BITTE LUCK W Std.
Therese Lancaster, Barbara
Waldkirck. Dr. E. Eversole
CH VON SCHLEGEL’S LIL’ AGATHA MW Min.
Patricia Slagal
GCH VSCHWALBES
CAMELOT MW Min.
Robert & Janet Schwalbe
DC VSCHWABLE’S ETTA
JAMES MW Min.
Robert and Janet Schwalbe
CH WALDMEER’S LOTTIE
MS. CHIEF W CGC Std.
Kandi Kostic
CH WALDMEER’S
MS NOBB HILL W Std.
Richard & Patricia Roder
CH WALDMEER’S
RAGTYME BLOSSOM W Std.
Lynn Blackbourn & Heather Jones
CH WHISTLESTOP’S ELECTRA W Std.
Patricia Madsen
CH WHISTLESTOP’S
FRANJELICA SW Std.
Peggy Susnis
WINDSWEPT’S HARMONY IN MOTION SW Std.
Kathy Zeckser
FC WILDSPITZ OF HATHOR FARM
SW, CD RN TD NA NAJ NJP NFP ME Std.
Jean Dieden
CH WILLERHAVEN ANASTASIA Std.
Kathy & Pat Willer
GCH DC WINDSWEPT
DOLLIDACHS DHARMA LIFE
FORCE SW CGC HH Std.
Leslie Savoye
CH WYREPATCH’S CINDER’S V STEFRA Std.
Georgia Estes
CH YULETIDES
FAHRENHEIT 451 SW Std.
Jeri Gilpatrick & Rindi Gaudet
Register of Merit (R.O.M.)
WIREHAIRED DOGS
CH ALEGNA’S AMERICAN EXPRESS MW Min.
Robbie Loyd
CH ALEGNA’S EVER SO CLEVER MW Min.
Angela Lloyd
CH BROWNWOOD ASSAULT OF STONE VALLEY Min.
Darcy Quinlan, Jerry Cerasini & Roger Brown
CH D’KRIEGER DIGGER DEL WALDMEER Std.
Lynn Blackbourn
CH DRAKESLEAT
MATT RIMONY Min.
Joella Maser
CH ENGLELONG WHIPPER SNAPPER MW Min.
Betty Adams
CH EZ GOINS OSCAR WIRE MW Min.
Robbie Loyd
CH EZ GOINS RIVER AT SAGERUN MW Min.
Carol & James Luetkens, & Danielle Goodland
CH EZ GOINS THE REAL DEAL MW Min.
Robbie Loyd
CH EZ GOINS WHEELER DEALER MW Min.
Robbie Loyd
CH FRIEDOX FALLING FOR YOU MW Min.
Barbara Friedman
CH KATANDRA’S CPL O’REILLY MW Min.
Betty Potts
DC LACI’S SEAMUS
HARPER MW RA TD AX
OAJ AXP AJP CGC VC Min.
Cindi S. Todd
GCHB RAGS RUFF N ROWDY MW Min.
Marie Dorris
CH ROEBUCK’S FUND W Std.
Peggy Westphal
CH SOUTHWOLD BRO
RAT V USONIA W Std.
Sherwood W. Sackett
CH VON ABBSDACH’S TOBIAS MW Min.
Sue Abbs
GCH DC VSCHWALBES CAFÉ EXPRESSO MW Min.
Robert & Janet Schwalbe
CH WHISKIE’S HI HO HENNEREE Std. Ell & Barbara Clounch
CH WHISTLESTOP’S GUY WIRE Std. Lynne Allen
CH WILHEEN’S KNIGHT WIRE Min. Constance Jones
CH WYNDEL’S KNIGHT ON THE TOWN MW Min. Pat Wynne
CH WYNDEL’S MICHELOB MW Min. Pat Wynne
Register of Merit (R.O.M.)
WIREHAIRED BITCHES
CH BAR K NINE DIAMOND SPARKLE W Std.
BEDROCS WARRIOR PRINCESS RN Min. Robin Mathews
CH CEDARBEND’S SEA MIST Std. Brenda Bolay, Jeane Hartman & Barbara Waldkirch
CH CEDAR HILLS BARBERA WHINE & ROSES MW Min. Marie Dorris
CH CHRIS HARBOR DEBUTANTE MW Min. Betty Christian
CH CORNUS ANASTASIA Std. Kate & Gilbert Daniels
CH CORNUS ENDEAVOUR Std. Kate & Gilbert Daniels
CH CORNUS ISABELLE Std. Marie Hamaker
CH CRISCROSS CINDER V HAYWIRE Min. William & Marcella Gemmell
CH CROWE’S LILI MARLENE Std. Don Smith
GCHB DC DHARMADACHS DLW PHOEBE SNOW SW Std. Sybyl Swan
CH DE SANGPUR SPRITE Std. Peggy Westphal
CH DEVRIN A DARKSTAR TIFFANY W Std. Linda Sterling & Marge Brooks
DOMINOS DOT TO DOT Min. Roger Brown & Jerry Cerasini
CH DOMINO’S LIL’ PUMPKIN PATCH MWP Min. Melissa M. Keshlear
DYNADAUX ME AND MAXINE MW Min.
Cyndy Senff
ENGELONG KISS ME KATE MW Min.
Betty Adams
ENGLELONG STARDUST MW Min.
Betty H. Adams
CH ENGLELONG URSULA MW Min. Byers Adams
Dual CH EVITA V EDELWEISS JE CGC Std.
Patricia A. & Gerald W. Price
CH EZGOIN CELEBRATION STATION MW Min.
Robbie Loyd
Dual CH EZGOINS GATORATOR MW Min.
Robbie Loyd
CH EZGOINS GI JANE MW Min.
Robbie Loyd
CH EZGOINS REBA MCENWIRE MW Min.
Robbie Loyd
GO LUCKY TICKET TO PARADISE MW Min.
Marie Dorris
GCH DC GRD’S V MOONLIGHT’S BRIGHT N BUBBLY MERCIER MW Min.
Denise Gehring & Dana Gehring
Marie Dorris
CH FANCY THAT CAROLINE SW Std.
Joan Mattie
GA DACHS ROSIES RED MAJESTY Std.
John & Nancy Thompson
GCH HUNU LIL MISS FIRECRACKER MW Min.
Marie Dorris
CH I SPY BE PATIENT
BARB WIRE Std.
Selma McNamara
Dual CH I SPY INTEGRITY W Std.
Selma McNamara
CH KADELL’S PRETTY WITHOUT TRYING W Std.
Laura Reynolds, James Cahill & Catlin Cahill
CH JAKE’S MASQUERADE SW Std.
Nancy H. Sutphen
JERIC’S ALEXANDRIA W Std.
Lynn Cope
CH JERICS CHINA DOLL W Std.
Lynn Cope
CH KANAWHA’S KIOWA
MAID V BOONDOX Std.
Lynn Cope
CH LK’S EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MWD Min.
Lisa & Michael Young
CH LK’S PANDEMONIUM Min.
Lisa & Michael Young
CH LK’S SHE’S ALL THAT MW Min.
Lisa & Michael Young
CH LOSTDOG’S AMAZING GRACE Std.
John & Nancy Thompson
CH LOSTDOG’S YUBA W Std.
Ruth Martucci
MERRI-KING LIL SASSY Min.
Betty Potts
MIDERNOCHS RACHEL Std.
Patricia Ridgard & Diana MacPherson
MIDERNOCH GABRIELE
DEL BAIN MW Min.
Sharon Bain
CH PEGDEN’S MUSTANG
SALLY MW Min.
Elizabeth F. Fuselier
PONDWICK’S
PADSTOW PRIDE Std.
Gilbert Daniels
CH PRAIRIEDACHS MISKA MW Min.
Betty Potts
CH PRELUDE N EJ’S HANNAH’S ANGEL Min.
Christine Heitzman
GCH RAYDACHS BRANDY
SHE’S A FINE GIRL SW Std.
Kristi Martin
CH RE:JOYCE BLYTHE SPIRIT SW Std.
Joyce B. Wilson & Emily Wilson
GCHS RIVENDELLS
HOTWIRE SW Std.
Jeri Gilpatrick
CH ROSE FARM’S MOON BOW W Std.
Dee Hutchinson
CH ROSE FARM’S MOON ROCKETTE Std.
Dee Hutchinson
CH ROSE FARM’S RUFFIAN W Std.
Dee Hutchinson
CH ROSETHORN LUCKY CHARM MW Min.
Sheila D. Parish
CH ROSETHORN NORTHERN LIGHTS MW Min.
Sheila D. Parish
GCHSANDECKEL KORDACHS’ BRANDYWINE RIVER MW Min. A. Janelle McCord & Sandra Combs
CH SIOUX’S HEIDI VOM CHIKA Std. John & Sandy Cave
CH SIOUX’S WISH UPON A STAR SW Std. Sue McClelland
CH SOLO’S DISTINCTLY DINAHMITE Std.
Patti Nelson
CH STARBARRACK FANTASIA SW Std. Joyce B. Wilson
CH STARBARRACK MAIN COURSE SW Std. Joyce Wilson
CH TECKELWOOD MADONNA Std. Kathleen H. Sahlin
CH VAL-JEAN’S BARBIE DOLL MW Min. Susan A. & William F. Buck, Jr.
CH VERDON’S ALANA MW Std. Vera Falco
WALDMEERS MS VICTORY V MEADOW DOX Std. Marguerite Susnis
WESTPHAL’S BERRY W Std. Frank & Mary Castoral
CH WESTPHALS LUSH LIFE O’BRODNY Std. Fred & Carol Vogel
CH WILHELMINA’S MYSTICAL MAN MW Min. K. Joanne Tarby
CH WILHELMINA’S RONI MARONI MW Min. Judith Baillis
CH WILLOW SPRINGS FIONA FATD JE FDC BCAT SBN THD CGCACGCU TKN ATT Std. Cyndi Branch, Alex Branch & Anne Rosenberg
Dual CH WINNY VON BOSER CD, ME Min. Ursula Koch
Photo Credit: Christine Kim
Letters to and from the editor Letters to and from the
Hi Members and Subscribers,
Thank you for the privilege of being able to produce the DCA Newsletter for the past 25 years. Promoting our wonderful, versatile breed has been a joy. I will miss it, especially talking to members. I want to give special thanks and acknowledge those members, and many others, who have contributed articles for all those years... it’s what made the magazine so special. You all know who you are! Another huge thank you to those that advertised their dogs and their breeding programs on a regular basis, it’s so important to the improvement of our exceptional breed.
Please welcome our new editor, Bonnie Hill of Think Big Marketing. I’m sure she and her staff, with coordination by Debbie Krieg, will do an exceptional job. Please support the club by advertising and submitting relevant articles. There will be some changes, see page 83. Bonnie will take over starting with the Spring 2026 issue.
Big shout out to Dr. Randy Eltringham and all of those who compiled the Nationals articles, what a great few weeks showcasing dachshunds!
Please check out a very important DCA update on page 42: DCA has a new program to recognize and celebrate dachshunds that produce exceptional performance dogs!
Again, thank you everyone!
Lynne
LYMPHOMA
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Leveraging AI to analyze cytological images — examining cell samples under a microscope — could enable early detection of lymphoma through less invasive, quicker, and more costeffective methods.
Training an AI tool to find cancers
The project’s initial phase is training an AI tool to distinguish between lymphoma-affected and healthy dogs by analyzing cytology images. To achieve this, the team will use over 10,000 lymph node aspirate images already on file at the for AI training.
For the second phase, the research will focus on the pre-emptive identification of lymphoma. This involves modifying the original AI model using a technique known as transference, enabling it to detect much earlier emerging disease patterns. This adaptation could lead to more timely, earlier interventions and an enhanced approach to managing lymphoma.
Early detection of lymphoma can significantly influence treatment strategies, leading to improved outcomes for affected pets. The testing method, based on cytology, is minimally invasive and could be a low-cost alternative for pet owners. The research aligns with the Iniative, to increase the range of affordable diagnostic and treatment options available. This research not only has the potential to transform veterinary medicine but also could offer insights that could benefit human cancer diagnostics.
Welcome the new DCA Newsletter Editor!!
Bonnie Hill leads Think Big Marketing, a full-service marketing and publishing company specializing in breed-specific publications that enhance brands and strengthen communities. With a proven track record of producing highquality, award-winning magazines for dog clubs, Bonnie combines her love of traveling and showing her Weimaraners in show, field, and obedience events with her passion for marketing and design. A planner at heart with an easy-going personality, Bonnie is committed to continuing Think Big’s tradition of excellence by delivering a well-rounded publication you’ll enjoy reading and be proud to share. Fun fact: Bonnie was a competitive swimmer into her late 40s, reflecting her dedication and love of a good challenge.
The next issue will be slated to be in mailboxes in late February 2026. The deadline for content, and ads will be January 10, 2026. If you have any questions, you can reach out directly to Debby Krieg at daybreakwires@yahoo.com.
Contact e-mail: Bonnie.DCANews@gmail.com
Becoming a specialist in veterinary pathology Pacholec’s path to her Ph.D. and specialization in veterinary pathology was fueled by a desire to contribute meaningfully to veterinary medicine. Her years of clinical work have provided her with perspective on patient care and diagnostics, enriching her research endeavors.
“The clinical work only helped because I have seen the differentials, I know the patients. ... So I would say daily I pull from that knowledge,” said Pacholec.
Pacholec has undertaken multiple machine learning and image analysis courses to equip herself for the research, alongside participating in AI workshops and meetings.
“Christina’s commitment to enhancing her skills in bioinformatics and computational pathology is crucial. Her proactive approach in attending these courses and workshops will undoubtedly contribute to her success in this research field,” said Kurt Zimmerman, Pacholec’s mentor for her Morris Animal Foundation Training Fellowship, professor of pathology,and associate department head of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology.
“Christina’s diagnostic insight and understanding of disease pathogenesis are exceptionally well-developed. She is an incredible clinical pathologist,” Zimmerman said. “I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a graduate student of Dr. Pacholec’s caliber.”
Funding and support
The research is supported by a series of grants, including start-up internal funding from
the college via the Veterinary Memorial Fund, contributions from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, and a significant grant from the Morris Animal Foundation. This financial backing has been crucial in advancing the project, enabling the team to undertake both the retrospective analysis and the prospective study.
The commitment of these organizations to Pacholec’s research underscores their support for upcoming researchers and the potential impact of her work on veterinary medicine.
Future directions
The hope is to build on this research advance veterinary diagnostics through AI, with aspirations to enhance early detection and treatment of lymphoma in dogs. The project aims to explore the AI model’s capability for broader diagnostic applications, particularly in identifying minimal residual disease. “Can we detect minimal residual disease in these patients?” Pacholec said.
The project is dedicated to sharing its findings openly and working with computer science and engineering experts. “Collaborating would be a goal down the road,” said Pacholec, pointing out the plan to partner with specialists from different fields.
“Why this research is important,” said Pacholec, “is because at the heart of veterinary medicine is the desire to improve the lives of our patients. By developing affordable, accurate, and minimally invasive diagnostics, we can hopefully significantly impact pet cancer treatment, ensuring a better quality of life.”!
DCA 2026
Hortonville, WI Roscoe, IL & Purina Farms, MO
Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Six Flags - Eureka, MO (15 minutes from Event Center)
• $132.95 plus tax nightly room rate. $100 deposit required and applied to first night of reservation
• Two room limit per reservation • $35 non-refundable dog show fee
• Reservations must made directly with the hotel by phone only: 636-938-6661 (ask for Toni and mention DCA to secure room rate)
Field Trials (classes to be assigned)
April 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
• DCA National Field Trial
Fox River Beagle Club, Hortonville, WI
Wednesday, April 8 & Thursday, April 9
Ashley Dumas, Laura Knoll, Chrissy Post Sherry Ruggieri
• Badger Dachshund Club Host Field Trials
Fox River Beagle Club, Hortonville, WI Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12
Laura Knoll, Sherry Ruggieri, Ashley Dumas, Lori Isaacson, Heidi Meyers, Wendy Nugent, Becky McLusky, Chrissy Post
Earth Dog Tests (classes to be assigned)
April 14, April 30
• DCA National Earth Dog Test
Tuesday, April 14
Northern Illinois Beagle Club, Roscoe, IL
Carolyn Lewis, Anne Rosenberg
• Additional Judges TBA
Wednesday, April 30
DCA Earth Dog Test
Northern Illinois Beagle Club, Roscoe, IL
Judges TBA
Check the DCA Website https://www.dachshundclubofamerica.org/dca-2026-2/ and the DCA 2026 Facebook page for updates!
Sunday, May 10
• DCA Scent Work, Purina Event Center
• Check DCA Website for time & Judges
• Purina RV Camping check-in – 3:00 PM
Monday, May 11
• National and DCA Host Agility Trials, Purina Event Center
• Reserved Grooming Move In, Purina Event Center – 9:00 AM
• Welcome Reception, Purina Event Center
• DCA Top 30 Competition, Purina Event Center
• Check DCA Website for time & Judges
• Agility: Steve Tochtrop
Tuesday, May 12
• DCA Host Show #1, Purina Event Center
• DCA Host Obedience and Rally Trials, Purina Event Center
Longs: Ken Hagmueller
Smooths: Randy Garren
Wires: Ronda Bermke
Juniors: Judge TBA
• Obedience/Rally: Judges TBA
Wednesday, May 13
• DCA Host Show #2, Purina Event Center
• DCA Host Obedience and Rally Trials, Purina Event Center
Longs: Richard Powell
Smooths: Lexa Richmond
Wires: Walter ‘Wally’ Jones
• Juniors: Judge TBA
• Obedience/Rally: Judge TBA
Thursday, May 14
• DCA Annual Meeting, Host Hotel
• DCA National Rally Trial, Purina Event Center
Rally: Judge TBA
• DCA National Sweepstakes, Purina Event Center
Longs: Heather Ackby
Smooths: Kristin Cihos-Williams
Wires: Sheila Parish
Friday, May 15
• DCA National Obedience Trial, Purina Event Center
