Valor Dachs Bruno Maximus SL "Max" is shown winning under breader-judge Gretchen Bernadi. Max is the 5th puppy from his litter to compete for his championship.

CH EZ Goins Lil Ms Patty Cakes MW "Patty Cakes" finishes her championship with Back-to-back five-point majors at Expo/Mini Round-up weekend in Columbus, Indiana. Date: 6/7 August 2004 defeating over 44 class bitches for her championship. Owned and shown by Pam Reed. Thank you judge Ron Spritzer. Patty Cakes is co-owned and bred by Robbie Loyd out of CH EZ Goins Wheeler Dealer MW - CH EZ Goins Martina McWire MW

EZ Goins Lil Ms Patty Cakes MW "Patty Cakes" flashes to a stunning five-point major win at Expo/Mini Round-up weekend in Columbus, Indiana. Date: 6/7 August 2004 defeating over 46 class bitches. Owned and shown by Pam Reed. Thank you judge Ann Gordon. Patty Cakes is co-owned and bred by Robbie Loyd out of CH EZ Goins Wheeler Dealer MW - CH EZ Goins Martina McWire MW

EZ Goins Lil Ms Patty Cakes MW "Patty Cakes" is named the higest scoring wirehaired Dachshund at Expo/Mini Round-up in Columbus, Indiana. Date: 6 August 2004 defeating all class bitches and dogs for the prize. Owned and shown by Pam Reed. President of the National Miniature Dachshund Club, Emma Jean Stephenson is show presenting the award to Patty Cakes and Pam. Patty Cakes is co-owned and bred by Robbie Loyd out of CH EZ Goins Wheeler Dealer MW - CH EZ Goins Martina McWire MW

CH Newberry's Anastasia Creme ML is a new Champion for Valor Dachs Kennels. Annie is sired by CH Cedarhurst Sevenschillings ML and dam

Newberry's Vanilla Extract ML. She was exhibited by David and Elizabeth Brown. Annie finished at the Kishwaukee KC show on July 11, 2004. Watch for puppies in early 2005.

Joy Beckner's "Squirrel Season-Smooth" is a big hit in the art world! It has earned a number of awards including The National Sculpture Society's Polich Art Foundry Prize of $1000 toward casting, and an Award of excellence from the Society of Animal Artists.



"Squirrel Season-Smooth" also earned two awards at the Dog Fanciers Club 16th Contemporary Dog Art Competition: Best Sculpture and Artists' Choice!

To learn more about Joy's sculptures, go to the Member Services Page and click on the active link or type in her website in your Browser.

Once in her site, www.joybeckner.com, be sure to click on "In Progress" to see the new "Squirrel Season-Wire." A longhaired version is planned for 2005.

CH/INT CH OWL FARMS I WANNABE A STAR ML CDX, JE, ASCA CD

From THE OWL FARM Gary & Jackie Nicholas, 150 Echo Valley Road, Union, MO 63084

CH Vongay-Cheryln Cop-R-Wire MW, "Connie" owned by Gail Richards and Cheryl Rausch wins BOV at Rolla Kennel Club on May 29, 2004 under judge, Polly Smith.

CH Valor Dachs Hannah v Bonnfel SL retired again from actively showing as a "Specials" She went out with a Best of Variety win under judge Molly Martin at the Southeast Missouri KC Show (Cape Girardeau, MO) on June 13, 2004. Hannah will concentrate on completing her performance titles this fall and then will be bred to a very special stud early in the spring of 2005.

CH Valor Dachs Kliner Schatz SL is the first Bred-by Champion of Valor Dachs Kennels. Shatze is sired by CH Metronome's Johann S Bark LH, CD, NAJ and dam CH Ger's Noela Katrina LH. She was bred and exhibited by David and Elizabeth Brown. Schatze finished at the Spirit of the Heartland KC show on May 3, 2004

Valor Dachs Kliner Schatz SL took her second 3pt major win at St. Louis Dog Breeders on May 2, 2004 winning Best of Opposite over Champions.

Schatze is the daughter of sire CH Metronome's Johann S Bark LH, CD, NAJ and dam CH Ger's Noela Katrina. She is bred by, exhibitied, and owned by David and Elizabeth Brown.

Valor Dachs Burlington Joe SL (BJ) sired by CH Metronome's Johann S Bark LH, CD, NAJ and dam CH Ger's Noela Katrina LH is being shown by his Owners and Breeders, David and Beth Brown. He has 12 points and both major wins. He will be shown next at the Kiswaukee KC show in mid-July, 2004.

BJ is shown winning under judge Skip Herendeen at the Moberly KC show in June, 2004. BJ will be available to a good loving home upon completion of his championship. Call for details 636-458-2248

Lynnland's Strawberry FIelds (Tilly) sired by CH Bardales Vanguard and dam CH Cedar Creek's Tympani.

Tilly has 13 points and 1-4pt major win. She only needs on 3pt major to finish. She will be bred to Lynnland's Rudi of Green Bush when she completes her championship. Her handlers are Cecil Holman (Owner), Gail Richards, and others.

Connie's Best Op to BOB at Dachshund Club of St. Louis Specialty Show

CH Vongay-Cheryln Cop-R-Wire MW "Connie" owned by Gail Richards and Cheryl Rausch went Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed at our Dachshund Club of St. Louis Specialty on February 28, 2004.

CH Lynnland's Rudi of Green Bush (Rudi) sired by CH Villanol's Copperfield and dam CH Cedar Creek's Tympani. Rudy finished his championship with 1-3pt major and 2-4pt major wins at the Skokie Valley KC on Dec. 16, 2001. His handlers were Bob Waerman, Debbie Melgreen and Lori Moore.

Rudi is at stud to approved bitches.

CH Lynnland's Music Man (Hank) sired by CH Bardales Vanguard and dam CH Cedar Creeks Tympani finished his championship at 13 months at the St. Charles Kennel Club Show in January 2003. Hank had 2-3pt majors and 2-4pt major wins. His handlers were Cecil Holman (owner) and Jo Ann Roeter. Hank is at stud to approved bitches.