Well done to the Midland Dachshund Club and their team of helpers for their hard work on the booths at Discover Dogs during Crufts 2019. The new banners and posters looked fantastic. Special mention and thanks must go to Ian Smith who coordinates this on behalf of the club.
The Wirehaired Dachshund Club held a Fun Day at Sue Gilkes’s farm near Chipping Norton. More than 80 dogs and their humans turned up to have a go at Tracking, Scurry, Obedience, Agility and Tunnel Work, as well as a Fun Show.
Huge thanks must go to Sue and her husband for providing the facilities at their farm and to the WHDC’s committee and helpers for making the day such a success. Funds raised will go to support Lafora Screening and the Cinnamon Trust.
More than 200 Dachshunds (and their owners) turned out for the Scottish Dachshund Club’s Walk and Fun Day at Musselburgh Racecourse on Sunday 15th July. Two highlights of the day, Dachshund lure racing and agility, were both a great success.
The fun day was in aid of Dachshund Rescue and IVDD. Secretary Christine Russell said “Thanks to everyone for all their effort and to all the busy people who gave up their Sunday to help.”
Convenor, Colin McGavigan said “Thank you to Clan Mitchell and their friends for organising and managing such a fabulous event, thank you to the Directors and Staff of Musselburgh Racecourse for all their assistance in letting us have an event that actually felt like we were hosting it on our own premises, an amazing soft touch management approach by the race course. Thank you to all our sponsors and the vendors on the day“.
We’re looking forward to hearing how much money was raised for two very important causes.
Here are a few pictures from the day. Visit the SDC Facebook page for more photos.
We would like to thank Sam and Kerry, the organisers of Dachshund Town 2018, for allowing the Breed Council to have a stand at the event in Milton Keynes on 9th June. They generously also supplied a hamper for us to raffle in aid of funds for our Charity: Dachshund Health UK.
There were lots of very well-behaved Dachshunds enjoying a day in the sun with fun show classes and other competitions.
We had the opportunity to meet with many owners and offer advice on buying and owning a Dachshund. A few dogs were over-weight and we had discussions about diet and exercise with their owners.
Among the numerous stands, Dachshund Rescue and The Red Foundation both also had a presence and were fundraising for their good causes. Both these rescue organisations are reporting an increase in calls for help and, like us, worry about the over-popularity of Mini Smooths. The current demand is fuelling an increase in illegal imports, puppy farming and breeders jumping on the bandwagon to sell “rare coloured” Dachshunds.
A huge THANK YOU to the Midland Dachshund Club and Ian Smith, in particular, for organising yet another Discover Dogs for Dachshunds. As always, the booths looked great, with lots of information for owners and potential owners.
The biggest thanks must go to all the volunteers and their superbly behaved dogs. Without them, there would be no Discover Dogs.
The Dachtastic Miniature Longhaired Dachshund Obreedience team have made it to the finals for the second year running! Last year’s support from the audience was amazing and really helped calm the team’s nerves, seeing all those flags waving thems on. We are grateful to Lynda Billinghurst for the DotY results and Alan Tyler for the pictures of the Winners.
Joanne Blackburn-Bennett’s CH STARGANG CHERRY BERRY was awarded DACHSHUND OF THE YEAR 2017. Runner-up was Morris and Judith Armstrong’s Ch Lauralee Nicholas Nickleby.
Veteran of the Year 2017 was Fran and Emily Mitchell’s CH Bronia Lotario; runner-up was Kim and Duncan McCalmont’s CH Silvae Mystic.
Winner of Dachshund Puppy of the Year 2017 was Roy Wood’s CH Wildstar Wrobinson JW; runner-up Cindy Dare’s Swansford Lionellador Darsoms.
Marita Rodgers was the judge.
Congratulations to everyone who qualified.
