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Calendar of Events 2010


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MEETINGS

Next meeting,

March 16th --

 Joanie's Pizzeria 2101 Menard, St. Louis, MO.

(Soulard Neighborhood, cross street - Russell)

Go to Joanie's Pizzeria for a look at their menu. She has many fine dishes other than Pizza and some killer salads too. If you want to eat with us, please try to arrive at 6:30 pm. Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.

2010 Dues must be paid in order to vote. Dues are delinquent on March 1st.
All who are over the age of 18 and own a Dachshund or is sincerely interested in the Breed plus is  in good standing with the AKC and the DCA are invited to attend. Contact us using the Feedback for directions to our meeting or any of the other events.

NOTE: All Regular Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

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See our New Calendar of Events for  2010 Pages for a listing of our Events.   Spring Specialty Show, Spring Field Trials, Earthdog Seminar and Match, Fall Earthdog Test, Fall Field Trial, and Fall Specialty Show with Rally and Obedience.

 

In planning for 2009 and 2010

(some pending  AKC approval)

Specialty Show with Obedience, Rally, Puppy Sweeps, and Conformation. February 28, 2009

        Conformation: Gretchen Bernardi

        Sweeps: Dr. Randy Eltringham

        Rally/Obedience: Bill Oxandale    

              

 COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY

Field Trial - Troy, MO March 14 & 15, 2009

COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY

EarthDog Seminar & Match - Purina Farms, May 9 & 10, 2009

COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY

EarthDog Tests - Purina Farms September 26 & 27, 2009 (possible 3 Tests over 2 days)

COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY

Field Trial - Troy, MO October 31 and November 1, 2009.

COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY

Specialty Show with Obedience, Rally, Puppy Sweeps, Junior Showmanship, and Conformation. Belle-City Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL. December4, 2009

        Jr. Show & Conformation: Ann Gordon

        Sweeps: Cindy Geiser

        Rally: Charlotte Mielziner

        Obedience: Ginger Kinion

 

COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY

Specialty Show with Obedience, Rally, Puppy Sweeps, and Conformation. March 5, 2010

 

        Conformation: Andra O'Connell

        Sweeps: to be determined

        Rally: Sharon West

        Obedience: Sally Burgess

Field Trial - Coulterville, IL April 17 & 18, 2010.

 

What sizes are Dachshunds?

The dachshund in the United States is bred in two (2) sizes - Miniature and Standard. The Miniature dachshund is 11 pounds or less when over a year old. The Standard dachshund is between 16 and 32 pounds.

What kind of hair do Dachshunds have?

The dachshund is bred in three coat types; smooth, longhaired, and wire-haired. The Dachshund may have short hair (smooth dachshund), long hair (reminds one of an Irish or Gordon Setter) or Wire hair - a coarse coat that is like that of a terrier.

Are Dachshunds Difficult to Train?

The Dachshund is a working dog with a very strong, willful personality. It takes an owner with an equally determined character to own a Dachshund. They are not a mean, aggressive, or unpredictable breed, just strong willed and perhaps, a bit stubborn. An owner of a Dachshund must be comfortable letting his/her dog know who is "the pack leader," in which case they are not very difficult to train. With consistent and rewarding training they learn quite easily.

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Did you know that the Number ONE ranked Obedience Dog in the country in 2002 was a miniature Longhaired Dachshund? She outscored all other breeds to take this honor.

Hard to train? Maybe not!

 

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