The Memorial
honoring
Weldon B Long
1926 - 2007
Best of Breed winners are memorialized on this respectful tribute to Weldon
The Weldon B Long Memorial came about in late 2008 as a combined effort of the Dachshund Club of St. Louis and sculptor Joy Beckner, who is a member of our club. Joy donated her bronze sculpture “Dream Chasers-Best of Breed” that our club had mounted on a walnut base for the memorial. Joy’s design of the Dachshund Club of St. Louis, Inc. official logo, shows this sculpture in front of the St. Louis Arch. Weldon, who was Joy’s dachshund anatomy mentor, always said she had done the impossible by making these dogs look as if they are indeed “moving.” The three coats of Dachshund, Longhaired, Smooth, and Wirehaired are depicted very accurately. You may see “Dream Chaser” individuals and more of Joy's work at www.joybeckner.com
This is not a challenge trophy. No one will "win" it, ever. It is a memorial and as such will not be advertised in the Premium List nor will it be seen in Catalogs in compliance with AKC Rules and Regulations.
Front View
Rear View (below)
Winners:
December 5, 2008: CH DACHSHIRE SON OF A SAILOR SL, SE. (Skipper) HP121917/03. 06/29/2004. Dog. BREEDER: Cheryl Snedaker-Sims. By Dachshire Main Man-Dachshire Honeysuckle Rose SL. OWNER: Deneice L Van Hook.
February 27, 2009:
CH INSIGHT'S ON THE VERGE. HP162606/01. 04/29/2005. Dog. BREEDER:
Cynthia Geiser. By Ch Sunspun Face of An Angel-Ch Insight's Tantrums 'N
Tiaras. OWNER: Faith & Ronald Overdahl. AGENT: Debbie L Melgreen PHA.