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THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF NSW INC to promote Dachshunds in all forms of endeavour

E News No 30

THE LOW DOWN July 2018

Current matters to bring to your attention include:-

DOG LOVERS SHOW – 4-5TH AUGUST The Club will be manning a stall again at the 2018 Dog Lovers Show at the Hordern Pavilion at Moore Park. This event always generates great interest in Dachshunds from potential new owners. Please contact Alexis Bromage (0413 725 508) if you can assist. Unfortunately, Judy Phillips, who has previously co-ordinated the Dachshund stall, has been unwell and we all hope that she will be back on-deck at this busy and important event. ADDITIONAL DONATIONS - 12TH NATIONAL DACHSHUND SPECIALTY SHOW The Dachshund Club of NSW Inc is very grateful to the following for their generous donations which were not able to be included in the catalogue for the 12th Dachshund National Specialty Show:-

Jan Gardiner – quilt (its raffle raised over $500)

Susan Weeks - $50

Vicki McGinty - $100

Nordstrom family - $150

Paul Bevins, Jim Burt & Geoffrey Blakney – floral arrangements

Kathy Potts – medallions

Ingleburn Trophies – sweepstake medals

Donatel – catering (judges lunches)

CRITIQUE - 12TH NATIONAL DACHSHUND SPECIALTY SHOW The detailed critique by judge Lloyd Cross (UK) - including Barbara Killworth’s photos of up to three winners in each class - is nearing completion. It promises to be a remarkable record of the 2018 National and of Dachshunds in Australia at the present time and it will be emailed to all exhibitors and club members who have notified their email addresses. Please let Bill Hardie know by phoning or by leaving a message on 02 9477 2421 if you require a printed and bound copy. You will be notified of the cost of printing and postage when these have been determined.

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ENTRY FEES – FORTHCOMING DCNSW CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS Please note that the entry fees as noted in the schedule for the Dachshund Club of NSW Inc Spring Fair Championship Show on 30/8/2018 in June 2018 Dogs NSW Journal are incorrect. They should be:-

$25 for first entry (includes catalogue)

$15 for Baby Puppy classes if not first entry

$20 for subsequent classes

These entry fees will also apply to the Club’s Championship Show on 14/10/2018.

FORTHCOMING 2018 POINTSCORE COMPETITION SHOWS The list of Pointscore Shows and their judges for the rest of 2018 has been finalized. Please note that a North of the Harbour show in late July is no longer included:- DATE SHOW JUDGE

30th August Dachshund Club of NSW Mrs Y Savard (Canada) 2nd September Dogs NSW Spring Fair Mr K Chuah (Malaysia) 15th September Novocastrian Dachshund Club of NSW Inc Mrs J Schwalbe (USA) 1st October Hound Club of NSW Inc TBA 14th October Dachshund Club of NSW Inc Ms A Pukkila (Finland) FORTHCOMING EARTHDOG TESTS 22nd July Border Terrier Club of NSW Inc Mr D Adams (NSW) and Dr P Mead (NSW) 11th August Border Terrier Club of NSW Inc Mr B Clinch (NSW) and Dr P Mead (NSW) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF NSW INC – 8/8/2018 We hope to see as many members as possible at the AGM - commencing at 8 pm, at the Dundas Sport and Recreation Club. Membership Renewal and Nomination Forms for positions on the Committee have been sent out and should be returned to Pat Thomas as soon as possible. FCI SHOWS Like it or not, many of the international judges coming to Australia have been schooled in Federation Cynologique International (FCI) rules rather than our own, and awards such as “Group 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th” (as recently adopted by the Sydney Kennel Club) instead of “Best In Group” and “Runner-Up Best In Group etc” are being trialled here. The Spring Fair Championship Show on Friday 31st August will go further with all classes to be judged “with attributions of the CACIB of the FCI” in 10 FCI Groups instead of the 7 normally used in Australia. Please note that FCI Group 4 is exclusively for Dachshunds. The entry to be attracted by the judge, Mr P John (India), not to mention his awards, will be very interesting. In May this year, Ian Seath (UK), who judged the 81st Novocastrian Dachshund Club of NSW Inc Championship Show, was one of the judges at a Dachshund specialty show in Denmark which was conducted under FCI rules. His excellent commentary can be found at the end of this Low Down. It has been included as it gives a timely insight into the differences between the FCI and UK Breed Standard upon which ours is based. Douglas McKay – Editor 4/7/2018

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THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF NSW INC www.dachshundclub.org.au

EXECUTIVE AND COMMITTEE 2017 – 2018

President Mr Bill Hardie 02 9477 2421

Vice Presidents Mr Tony Petrulla 02 4684 2028

Mr Donald Smith 02 9872 3680

Secretary / Public Officer Mrs Nikki McLeod 0408 447 642

Treasurer Mrs Pat Thomas 02 9644 3589

Publicity Officer Mrs Judy Phillips 0417 550 139

Show Secretary Miss Sue Rose 0407 090 105

Low Down Editor Mr Douglas McKay 02 9974 5572

Committee Miss Nikki Anastas, Mrs Kathy Anderson, Mr Dale Berrier,

Mr Paul Bevins, Mrs Jan Gardiner, Ms Marlene Marinkovic,

Mrs Jenny Petrulla, Mrs Judy Phillips

Trophy Steward Ms Marlene Marinkovic 0400 224 511

Puppy Enquiries Mrs Judy Phillips 0417 550 139 02 4735 5376

Dachshund Rescue Mrs Chris Moore 02 9606 6941

Website Co-ordinator Mrs Nikki McLeod 0408 447 642

Earthdog Co-ordinator Mr Douglas McKay 02 9974 5572

All expressions of opinion in this journal are published on the basis that they are not regarded as

expressing the opinion of the Dachshund Club of NSW Inc unless expressly stated.

The Club holds three Championship Shows each year two at Easter and one in August

All members are invited to attend the General Meetings which are held bi-monthly in February,

April, June, August, October and December on the second Wednesday of the month at the

meeting room at the Dundas Sport & Recreation Club, 9 Elders Road, Dundas. The Annual

General Meeting is held on the second Wednesday in August.

Life Members:

Eileen Britton 1970 Jean Davis 1988 Helen Wildridge 1989

Valerie Palangas 1990 Gwen Greedy 1998 Bill Hardie 2007

Kathy Anderson 2010 Pat Thomas 2010

Honour Roll:

H J Henry (1955) J Reading (1961-1978) Harry Spira (1963-1991)Rhonda

Phillips (1974 - 1993) R R Gore (1980-1997) J Lacey (Lifetime Steward)

Betty Hoare (1966-2006) Moira Sherwood (1993–2015) Gwen Adolfson (1993–2015) Eileen Britton (1970-2018)

EDITOR’S NOTE: please keep me updated regarding new titles and major Hound Group and General Special wins with a photo from the day if available – douglasmckay@bigpond.com

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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND KENNEL ASSOCIATION INC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – 25/4/2018 5th DACHSHUND CLUB OF NSW INC POINTSCORE SHOW, 2018 – 37 DACHSHUNDS ENTERED

HOUND GROUP JUDGE – MR P DANAHER (SA)

BEST PUPPY IN GROUP – Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund – Sonderbar Winner Takes All – B Hardie BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP – Miniature Long Haired Dachshund – Saradach Sugarandspice – J Gardiner BEST NEUTER IN GROUP – Dual Ch ED & Neut Ch Stardayne Royal Emperor – J Sharp STANDARD LONG HAIRED DACHSHUNDS Lauradale Rocket Man – AI & PM McMaster MINIATURE LONG HAIRED DACHSHUNDS CHALLENGE DOG & RUNNER-UP BEST OF BREED – Ch Dachchimac Mighty Hercules - AI & PM McMaster CHALLENGE BITCH & BEST OF BREED – Saradach Sugarandspice – J Gardiner RESERVE CHALLENGE BITCH – Dachchimac Here She Comes - AI & PM McMaster

STANDARD SMOOTH HAIRED DACHSHUNDS CHALLENGE DOG & RUNNER-UP BEST OF BREED – Dachshaven Moon Shine – S Smith RESERVE CHALLENGE DOG – Nicholyev Russian Revolution (AI) – S Kelly & J Bower CHALLENGE BITCH & BEST OF BREED - Nicholyev Russian Gold (AI) – S Kelly & J Bower RESERVE CHALLENGE BITCH - Nicholyev Russian Rebellion (AI) – S Kelly & J Bower MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED DACHSHUNDS CHALLENGE DOG & BEST OF BREED – Ch Stardayne Nothin Butahound Dog – J Sharp RESERVE CHALLENGE DOG – Sonderbar Waterloo – B Hardie CHALLENGE BITCH & RUNNER-UP BEST OF BREED – Sonderbar Winner Takes All – B Hardie MINIATURE WIRE HAIRED DACHSHUNDS CHALLENGE DOG & BEST OF BREED – Fayrewyre Columba of Iona – D McKay, M Davidson & L Dunn

POINT SCORE RESULTS - 2018 COMPILED BY BILL HARDIE – AS AT 20/6/2018 (note: results for the Novocastrian Dachshund Club of NSW Inc Championship Show on 28/3/2018 have not yet been included)

STANDARD LONG HAIRED DOGS UK Ch Boronia Mr Pepys (imp UK) 11 Lauradale Rocket Man 11 Sup Ch Briarmist Foo Fighter 10 Ch Briarmist Breaking The Rules 5 Ch Mornoble Take It To The Limit 5

STANDARD LONG HAIRED BITCHES Ch Laurieton Divine Miss M 11 Ch Keaton Testament (AI) 10 Ch Belcara Like A Prayer 5 Zyzanna Lady Aurora 5

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MINIATURE LONG HAIRED DOGS Ch Schlau Royal Tradition (AI) 11 Ch Chipal Goldeneye 10 Ch Dachimac Mighty Hercules 10 Ch La Echelon Artist’s Palette (imp NZ) 10 Ch Dybo Bailey of Bridlington 5 Zildas Kokoda Kid 5

MINIATURE LONG HAIRED BITCHES Ch Chipal the Summer Breeze 22 Ch Saradach Sugarandspice 11 Ch Schlau Royal Treasure 11 Ch Chipal En Sea Eye Ess 5 Dachimac here She Comes 5 Ch Schlau Royal Attribute 5 Ch Valgarden Victorious 5

STANDARD SMOOTH HAIRED DOGS Ch Nasus Liamhemsworth 22 Ch Tishamingo Hudson Hornet 10 Ch Dachshaven Moon Shine 10 Dachshaven Moon Doggie 5 Am Grand Ch Joy-Dens Rockin Robin (imp USA) 5 Ch Nicholyev Russian Revolution (AI) 5

STANDARD SMOOTH HAIRED BITCHES Ch Nicholyev Russian Gold (AI) 21 Ch Kamahi Devil In Disguise 11 Ch Nasus Rebelwilson 10 Nicholyev Russian Rebellion (AI) 5 Nicholyev Russian Roulette (AI) 5 Ch Tishamingo Let Sparks Fly 5

MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED DOGS Ch Almarjo Wilson Von Schnitzel 20 Ch Stardayne Nothin But A Hound Dog 16 Ch Cogglyn Riley Rock Star 10 Ch Almarjo Harvey Von Schnitzel 5 Ch Murungal Money On The Black 5 Ch Sonderbar Waterloo 5

MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED BITCHES Ch Cogglyn Just The One 11 Lowender Shalom Alacheim 11 Solana Sophisticated Lady 11

Sonderbar Winner Takes All 10 Ch Almarjo Ava Von Schnitzel 5 Ch Dachimmil Anastasia 5 Ch Lowender Careless Whisper 5

STANDARD WIRE HAIRED DOGS Ex Sentia Sgt Larvel Jones (imp Pol) 15 Wiredach Purple Rain 11

STANDARD WIRE HAIRED BITCHES Supreme Ch Wiredach Dial W For Wicked 26 Shasdin Wiry I’m Dak Chick (AI) 15

MINIATURE WIRE HAIRED DOGS Ch Fayrewyre Marcasite 11 Fayrewyre Columba Of Iona 11 Ch Tarrangower Tibberoo 10 Gd Ch Tarrangower Tyzack SE 10 Fayrewyre Sorcerer 5 Ch Syrma Jasper 5

MINIATURE WIRE HAIRED BITCHES Ch Syrma Krismas Mistletoe 11 Ch Uglee Aphroditi 11 Ch Syrma Jadeite 10 Ch Fayrewyre Mystic Quartz 5 Syrma Diamond 5

NEW CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to the owners, breeders and handlers of the latest Dachshunds to attain their Championship titles:- (note: this list is incomplete as information has not been provided to the Editor)

CH SARADACH SUGARANDSPICE - Miniature Long Haired Dachshund – bred, owned and handled by J Gardiner

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CH BELTHAZAR IN THE LIMELIGHT - Standard Long Haired Dachshund – bred by A & J Clarke, owned by K Smith & J Clarke and handled by K Smith

NEUT GRAND CH & DUAL CH (ED) STARDAYNE ROYAL EMPEROR Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund – bred by V Tapp and owned and handled by J Sharp

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THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF NSW INC

16th EARTHDOG TESTS

Dogs NSW “Dogs On Show” Day Saturday 16th June, 2018

Judges James Powell and Kerry Beckhaus flanking Show Secretary Gillian Tompkins on a sunny winters day for our 16

th Earthdog Tests on

16/6/2018

Although only two Qualifying Certificates were awarded at the Dachshund Club of NSW Inc Earthdog Tests on 16/6/2018, it was terrific to have five new hopefuls in the Earthdog Instinct Cerificate classes! Both QC winners attained new titles - SE to Julia Barnett's Border Terrier Cornstalk Nogood Boyo and JE to James Powell's Lakeland Terrier Darkrai Vermax. Well done! There were only 6 Terriers and 5 Dachshunds entered in these annual tests. We will expect more Dachshunds to participate next year if the Dachshund Club of NSW Inc is to continue to conduct them. Many thanks go to the judges, Kerry Beckhaus and James Powell, and to the show secretary, Gillian Tompkins.

1ST TESTS: Judge: Mr James Powell (NSW)

SENIOR TEST Qualifying Certificate:-

J Barnett CH CORNSTALK

NOGOOD BOYO JE JC – Border

Terrier, dog

2nd TESTS: Judge: Ms Kerry Beckhaus (NSW)

JUNIOR TEST Qualifying Certificate:-

J Powell DARKRAI VERMAX –

Lakeland Terrier, dog

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FEATHERS IN THE CAP Dachshunds continue to win major awards at all-breeds and specialty shows – well done all of you!

CH DACHSHAVEN MOON SHINE Standard Smooth Haired Dachshund – bred, owned and handled by S Smith.

Runner-Up Best in Group at the

Hawkesbury District Agricultural

Association Show on 20/4/2018 –

judge Mrs V Zavattato (NSW)

Runner-Up Best in Group at the

Bathurst & District Kennel Club

Championship Show on 12/5/2018 –

judge Mrs J Wilshier (Qld) (pictured)

CH MARALYA IMA MASTERPIECE TOO

Standard Long Haired Dachshund – bred by M Keen, owned by K Nilsen and handled by K Glanford

Runner-Up Best in Group at the

Nambucca River Agricultural

Association Show on 14/4/2018 –

judge Mrs S Gartner (NSW)

Runner-Up Best in Group at the

Coonabarabran Kennel Club Show on

22/6/2018 – judge Mr M Arthur (NSW)

(pictured)

SONDERBAR NEW YORK NEW YORK

Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund – bred owned and handled by B Hardie

Runner-Up Best in Group at the Nor-

West Canine Association AM

Championship Show on 22/6/2018 –

judge Mr P Britza (NSW)

CH TISHAMINGO HUDSON HORNET

Standard Smooth Haired Dachshund – bred by J & F Walker, owned by C Baker & J & F Walker and handled by C Baker

Runner-Up Best in Show at the

Cootamundra All Breeds Kennel Club

Championship Show on 12/5/2018 –

judges Ms S Lancaster (NSW) and

Miss S Rose (NSW) (pictured)

Runner-Up Best in Show at the

Cootamundra All Breeds Kennel Club

Championship Show on 13/5/2018 –

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judges Mrs S Brackman (NSW) and

Mrs C Smith (NSW)

CH TISHAMINGO JOIN THE JOYRIDE (AI) – Standard Smooth Haired Dachshund – J & F Walker

Runner-Up Best In Group at the

Gunnedah & District Kennel Club

Championship Show on 28/4/2018 –

judge Mr P Primrose (WA)

Runner-Up Best In Group at the

Gunnedah & District Kennel Club

Championship Show on 29/4/2018 -

judge Ms P Campbell (WA)

Best In Show at the Hunter Valley

Hound Club Championship Show on

2/6/2018 – judge Mrs L Childs (NSW)

Best In Show at the Dachshund Club

Of Qld Championship Show on

9/6/2018 – judge Ms I Malecka

(Poland) (pictured)

CH TISHAMINGO LIGHTNING MACQUEEN – Standard Smooth Haired Dachshund – J & F Walker

Best In Group at the Lake District

Canine Club Championship Show on

7/4/2018 – judge Mrs J Arthur (NSW)

Best in Group at the Gunnedah &

District Kennel Club Championship

Show on 27/4/2018 – judge Mrs J

McRae (WA)

Runner-Up Best in Group at the

Newcastle & Northern District Kennel

Club Championship Show on 2/6/2018

– judge Mrs R Lane (Qld) (pictured)

Best In Show at the Coonabarabran

Kennel Club Championship Show on

22/6/2018 - judge Mr M Arthur (NSW)

Best in Show at the Coonabarabran

Kennel Club Championship Show on

23/6/2018 – judges Mr M Arthur

(NSW) and Mrs S Smith (NSW)

Runner-Up Best In Group at the

Coonabarabran Kennel Club

Championship Show on 24/6/2018 –

judge Mr G Vernon (NSW)

REFLECTIONS ON JUDGING DACHSHUNDS IN DENMARK

by Ian J Seath

I was privileged to be invited to judge

Longhaired and Wirehaired Dachshunds at

the Danish Dachshund Club’s (DGK)

regional championship show in Silkeborg on

May 19th. The club had invited 3 judges,

Charlotte Jacobsson and Jill Rhodin from

Sweden, plus me. There were two, back-to-

back, shows; one in the morning and one in

the afternoon and the day ended with a

combined series of Best is Show challenges.

The venue was a park beside the river and

the Committee had created 3 large, well-

mown grass rings so there was plenty of

space to see the dogs moving. There is no

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wet-weather accommodation like we would

normally have in the UK, so exhibitors and

judges have to prepare for all eventualities.

On the day, we had sunshine and in the

early afternoon the biggest issue for the

dogs was the heat and lack of shade,

particularly in my Wire ring. I think, for that

reason, some dogs were not able to show to

their best advantage and it was a long day

for the younger dogs who were in the ring

late in the afternoon.

There are well-known differences between

the FCI Breed Standard and ours in the UK;

the main one being the length:height

proportions. The FCI requires 1.7-1.8 to 1,

whereas we allow for a slightly longer body

at 2 to 1. Additionally, the FCI standard

specifies the body depth and ground

clearance, with a requirement for one third

ground clearance and two-thirds keel to

withers. Our standard simply asks for

“enough ground clearance to allow free

movement” and this is usually interpreted as

one quarter.

Under the FCI, there are 3 sizes of

Dachshund: normal, miniature and

kaninchen although the terms do vary from

country to country. Instead of assessing

them by weight, they are defined by chest

circumference. At the start of the day,

exhibitors had an opportunity to have their

dogs measured to ensure they were in the

correct size classification. In fact, nobody

needed this to be done and once dogs are

over 15 months, their size has been agreed

to confirm where they should be entered. In

the UK, the challenge for Miniature

Dachshund exhibitors is to breed a dog that

fits the ideal weight of 10 pounds (4.5kg)

and ideally does not exceed the desired

maximum of 11 pounds (5kg). While UK

judges at most shows are able to use scales

to weigh the Minis, this is simply a guide and

being over 11 pounds cannot be used to

disqualify a dog. The UK weighing system

does make it more challenging for breeders

of Minis because breeders of standards

don’t have to ensure their dogs are in the

ideal weight band of 20-26 pounds (9-12kg).

We have therefore seen the development of

very big (too big) standards who may look

impressive but are a long way from the

working origins of the breed. I think that, with

measuring, the danger is that breeders

could end up aiming for a more “tubular”

shape rather than the desired oval front.

Having said that, my view of the dogs

exhibited in Denmark was that they mostly

did have a good oval ribcage and adequate

depth of chest. The requirement to measure

combined with the FCI ground clearance

guide also helps to avoid the grossly

exaggerated depth of chest and short legs

we see on some UK Dachshunds.

In most of the classes at Silkeborg, the dogs

would not have looked out of place at a UK

show and could easily have taken top

honours. In the Longhaired classes, the

more compact body proportions and good

ground clearance meant the dogs looked

very much in balance and able to move

freely. Their coats were also more moderate

than many in the UK and I presume this is

because, to win top honours as a champion,

the dogs also have to achieve a working

qualification. Any dog with excessive coat

and feathering simply wouldn’t be fit for that

all-weather function.

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In the Wires, I am well-used to looking at

Scandinavian-type dogs as we have 3

Norwegian imports at home. Therefore, it

was a pleasure to see classes filled with

dogs with relatively consistent proportions

and type. There was certainly more

uniformity of type than we see here in both

Standard and Miniature Wires. Coats on the

Wires were, like the Longs, almost

universally good with harsh double coats

and very few that were soft or profuse. I

assume that the interest in working these

dogs means breeders won’t tolerate

incorrect coats.

I felt the Kaninchen dogs were perhaps the

most difficult sized variety to find the same

quality as in the normal and miniature sizes.

The structure of classes at the show is

slightly different to here in the UK and each

dog is graded. Baby puppy classes for dogs

between 3 and 6 months are scheduled and

these dogs can be awarded “Very

promising” or “Promising” or “Less

promising” grades. Puppy classes are for

dogs aged 6-9 months, again with 3

gradings of promising. For older dogs there

were Junior, Open, Working, Champion and

Veteran classes.

I was required to give an Open Critique on

each dog. This means verbally critiquing

each dog as you go over it on the table and

while watching it move. A ring secretary

captured the critique on a tablet and I was

very impressed with my secretary’s ability to

do this, in real-time, in English. As soon as

the judge has graded the dog, the critique is

available online at the Danish KC website

and the exhibitor gets a text message with

their dog’s critique. It does mean the judge

has to use short sentences and allow the

secretary time to capture your words. I found

this to be a really interesting experience; it is

literally going over the dog from head to tail

and describing what you see and feel.

Exhibitors fully expect the judge to describe

virtues and faults and take both with good

grace. This process would certainly weed

out some of our judges whose critiques say

little more than “nice head and eye; moved

well”. It is also something that I feel would

have merit when training our judges; for

them to give a verbal critique while going

over a dog in a hands-on session at a breed

seminar.

Having gone over and critiqued each dog on

the table, the judge watches them move and

you continue the verbal critique of

movement. When the exhibitor has finished

moving the dog, the judge grades the dog

(Excellent, Very Good, Good or Sufficient).

Additionally, being a championship show,

the judge can choose to award the Excellent

dogs a “CK” which signifies it is of champion

quality. These CK dogs then compete for the

CAC (equivalent to our Challenge

Certificate).

Prior to judging in Denmark, I had read the

WUT explanatory description of the FCI

Dachshund Standard which gives guidance

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on what “Excellent” should mean. If you take

the document at face value, I fear that very

few dogs would be able to be graded as

Excellent. In practice, I understand that most

dogs are graded Excellent or Very Good and

it is the CK award that separates the dogs

which the judge feels are truly worthy of

Champion status. Unlike in the UK, it means

you can end up with more than one dog

from each class able to challenge for the

CAC. There are further factors which

determine which dogs are eligible for the

CAC and exhibitors are expected to let the

ring steward know their dog’s eligibility. It’s

certainly a more onerous task being a

steward under FCI rules and I can

understand how much training is required.

I had a selection of beautiful Dachshunds to

judge and was very pleased with my top

winners. They moved freely, with lovely

outlines, and covered the ground with

forward reach and good rear drive. They

were of a good size for their variety, with

super coats and extrovert temperaments.

Most would not have looked out of place

here in the UK and many would be capable

of taking a Challenge Certificate.

I ended the day judging some of the Best in

Show challenges, awarding top honours to

the Juniors, Champions, Veterans and

Working Class winners of each variety.

These are awarded in reverse order; 4th,

3rd, 2nd and 1st. My final judging task was

to select the Jutland Regional Winners and I

had 14 dogs to go over and assess. I had to

place these dogs in order from 14th through

to 1st! This was difficult and felt quite hard

on the lower placed dogs because all of

them were clearly quality dogs that had won

well previously. Nevertheless, it had to be

done and it certainly forces you, as a judge,

to be very clear about what qualities you

really value. For me, correct movement

coming and going, plus holding a good

topline with forward reach and rear drive in

profile was what set apart my clear winners.

I am very grateful to all the owners for

bringing their lovely dogs and allowing me to

judge them.

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BREEDERS DIRECTORY

STANDARD LONG HAIRED Dawnwood John & Sue Nichols 02 4885 1290 jnichols12@hotmail.com Nicholyev Shelley Kelly 02 4953 2224 nicholyev2@bigpond.com John Bower 02 4953 1696 nicholyev3@bigpond.com MINIATURE LONG HAIRED Selkris R & K Brown 02 6033 2408 Saradach Jan Gardiner 02 4684 2756 saradachjan@gmail.com Adadach Ros Buitenhuis 02 4889 9326 adadachdachs@gmail.com Mitteldac Judy & Joanne Phillips 0417 550139 jophillips5@bigpond.com Splendak Yvonne Shaw 07 5496 7020 mydach@bigpond.com Bliscoli Sandra Henderson 0413 005 343 sandra.henderson@optusnet.com.au Twezel Elizabeth Shanks 02 4861 3390 3255prs@gmail.com STANDARD SMOOTH HAIRED Nasus Sue Rose 0407 090 105 sue2251@hotmail com Daldach Dale Berrier 0414 911 350 dale.berrier@optusnet.com.au Nicholyev Shelley Kelly 02 4953 2224 nicholyev2@bigpond.com John Bower 02 4953 1696 nicholyev3@bigpond.com Tischamingo Jason & Fiona Walker 02 4953 2684 tischamingo@bigpond.com Dachshaven Storm Smith 0450 927 263 dachshaven@gmail.com Goldac Donald Smith 9872 3680 donaldsmith@gmail.com MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED Dachimmil Kim & Tony Rubbo 02 9621 7339 kas.rubbo@gmail.com Dawnwood John & Sue Nichols 02 4885 1290 jnichols12@hotmail.com Solana Kathy Anderson 02 4684 3038 kathy0012@bigpond.com Cogglyn Pat Thomas 02 9644 3589 cogglyn@iprimus.com.au Splendak Yvonne Shaw 07 5496 7020 mydach@bigpond.com Vita Magda Henshaw 02 4256 1485 vitadogs@bigpond.com Bruce Hill 02 9653 1169 vitadogs@bigpond.com Murungal Alan & Glenda Reid 02 6767 0380 aandgreid@bigpond.com Delamaine Kathy Ryan 02 6548 5090 delamaine@bigpond.com Lowender Paul Bevins 02 9484 2188 paulfpb@gmail.com Aashudna Heather Coles 0422 369 962 admin@sydneydachshunds.com STANDARD WIRE HAIRED Wyredach Brenda Gale 0412 896 818 brenda@wyredachdachshunds.com MINIATURE WIRE HAIRED Uglee Gillian Tompkins 02 6353 1548 ugleebt@live.com.au Tarrangower Douglas McKay 02 9974 5572 douglasmckay@bigpond.com Syrma Nikki & Yvonne Anastas 0411 363 885 nikki1@ozemail.com.au Agwyr Athalie Beecher 07 3372 6549 athaliebeecher@clubtello.com Gyll Hoyle 0404 050 040 bactech@optusnet.com.au

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