Open Show
THE WIREHAIRED DACHSHUND CLUB
President: Mrs J. Naylor
SCHEDULE of 24 Class Unbenched
Sub-Group OPEN SHOW & AGM
(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations)
in partnership with the Smooth-Haired Dachshund Club
at TOMLINSONS CANINE CENTRE Ratby Lane, Markfield, Leicester LE67 9RJ
on SATURDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER 2025
Show opens: 9.00 am
Judging not before: 11.00 am
AGM will be held before the show starting at 10.00 a
Judge: Nick Gourley (Witchstone)
Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Mi Night Vet Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, 5 Delven Lane, Castle Donnington, Derby DE74 2LJ. Tel: 01332 812500
On-line entries can be made up until midnight on MONDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER 2025
PLEASE NOTE: POSTAL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS SHOW
Acting Secretary: Mrs Laura Sexton Forstal Farm, New House Lane, Headcorn, Kent TN27 9JL Mobile No. for day of the Show: 07843 619807

IMPORTANT NOTICE
in respect of Change of Judge
Due to unforseen circumstances the judge at our forthcoming Championship Show will now be
JULIET COOPER – MERRYGARTH
She has owned, handled and shown all varieties of dachshunds since 1974
She first awarded CCs in standard longs in January 2003 at the SDA, since then she has awarded CCs in all 6 varieties on several occasions at both breed and general championship shows, She is due to do Smooths again later this year and longs 2026
This will be her 4th appointment for CCs
in standard wires
She has judged many breeds across all groups at open show level including all groups and several BIS.
She was secretary for the southwest hound and has served on the West of England Dachshund association on and off since 1986, She took over as secretary in 2018 running seminars, open and championship shows.
Lets give her a warm welcome and make sure the entries keep coming in.

Championship Show
President: Mrs J. Naylor
44 Class Unbenched Sub-Group
(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations)
at
THE ARENA, THE SPORTS CONNEXION
Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3FL
on
SUNDAY
30th MARCH 2025
Show opens: 10.00 am Judging starts: 11.00 am
On-line entries can be made up until midnight on
MONDAY, 10th MARCH 2025 at
www.fossedata.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: POSTAL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS SHOW
Entry Fee for Members £14.00
Full Schedule can be obtained Below:-
https://www.fossedata.co.uk/shows/The-Wirehaired-Dachshund-Club-March-2025.aspx

Events
Our Next Club Event is
Breed Appreciation Day and Multiple Choice Exam
Saturday 26th October 2024
Brailles Village Hall, Castle Hill Lane, Upper Brailles, Near Banbury, Oxon, OX15 5AL
Registration and refreshments 10 am
10.30 am until 12.30 pm Breed Standard and Judging Dachshunds. Mandy Dance (Emem)
12.30 pm to 1.30 pm Lunch
1.30 pm to 3.30 pm will be available for hands on session and questions
3.30 pm to 4.30 pm Multiple Choice Examination.
BAD £20
BAD and MCE £25 to include lunch.
Email the secretary to secure your place.
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Results now on Results Page
THE WIREHAIRED DACHSHUND CLUB
41 Class Unbenched Sub-Group CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations)
at THE ARENA, THE SPORTS CONNEXION Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3FL
on SUNDAY, 31st MARCH 2024
Show opens: 10.00 am Judging starts: 11.00 am
All Judges at this show agree to abide by the following statement: “In assessing dogs, judges must penalise any features or exaggerations which they consider would be detrimental to the soundness, health and well being of the dog.” Jurisdiction and responsibilities: The Officers and Committee members of the society holding the licence are deemed responsible for organising and conducting the show safely and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Kennel Club and agree to abide by and adopt any decision of the Board or any authority to whom the Board may delegate its powers subject to the conditions of Regulation F17. In so doing those appointed as officers and committee members accept that they are jointly and severally responsible for the organisation of the show and that this is a binding undertaking (vide Kennel Club General Show Regulations F4 and F5).
Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Medivets 1 Guy Street, Leamington Spa, Warks CV32 4RT. Tel: 01926 423161
Postal entries close: SATURDAY, 2nd MARCH 2024 (Postmark)
On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 10th March 2024
at www.fossedata.co.uk
(click the link below)
https://www.fossedata.co.uk/shows/The-Wirehaired-Dachshund-Club-March-2024.aspx
Entry Fee for Members £13.00 All postal entries & fees, which MUST be pre-paid, to be sent to
the Secretary: Mrs Anne Moore The Willows, 71 Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Derbyshire DE11 7ET Tel: 01283 224207 • Mobile No. for day of the Show: 07715 574934
If a competitor, or anyone in their household, has Covid-19 related symptoms or has tested positive for Covid-19 they must follow Government advice and should consider whether it is appropriate that they attend the event.
Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show
There is a
Stud Dog Parade
at this show
and if you have a Stud Dog you would like to promote please complete the application form on the Show Schedule Entry Form


Ch Royal Pepper's Vice Versa (Imp Fin)
Best of Breed and Show Winner
Wirehaired Dachshund Club Championship Show 2022

Open Show
21st September 2024
To Enter and for more details
click the link below
https://www.fossedata.co.uk/shows/The-Wirehaired-Dachshund-Club-September-2024.aspx
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*** DON’T BRING YOUR SANDWICHES *** There will be delicious home cooked food available by a professional caterer. One judge told us it was the best food he has ever had at a dog show!
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THE CHRISTINE GIBSON MEMORIAL CLASS
Judge: Roisin Howlett
25. The Christine Gibson Memorial Open Dog or Bitch
*** PLEASE SUPPORT THIS CLASS ***
ALL the entry fees for this class will be donated to the Hospice who cared for Chrissy
Trophies for 1st - 5th kindly donated by Awardboard Rosettes

Future Show Dates
Make a diary note so you dont miss theses great shows
• SAVE THE DATES •
• CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW •
Sunday, 30th March 2025
at the Sports Connexion, Coventry
Best in Show Judge: Mr W. Moore (Cloudside)
Wire-Haired Judge: Mrs I. Malecka (Ex Sentia) [Poland] Miniature Wire-Haired Judge: Dr M. Chauhan (Raajput)
There will be a Stud Dog Parade so there is an opportunity for you to showcase your Stud dogs
• OPEN SHOW •
Saturday, 27th September 2025
Judge: Mr N. Gourley (Witchstone)