Up dated events April - May

APRIL

APRIL 15 -17:
America’s Family Pet Expo, Costa Mesa, CA.
SDDC-sponsored Dachshund Meet the Breed Booth at Members and their people-friendly Dachshunds are needed to help in the booth. http://www.petexpooc.com/?gclid=CKWQ25OIk6cCFQcObAod5wEOcQ

APRIL, 17, 2011  Sunday
LURATICS and SCJRTC are teaming up for an incredible day of fun for everyone!

LURATICS will have Lure Coursing set up for all breeds from 

9 AM until 12 PM

SCJRTC will set up the Go-To-Ground and Supper Earth Tunnels for those with Earth Dogs from

12 PM until 3 PM
Fees are as follows per dog:

Lure Coursing: $10 for the first run, $7 for the second, $5 each after that with a 2-run minimum 

GTG/Super Earth: $5 all day

Get there early and help set-up!

 Scibilia Field

Adams Community Park,

28751 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA

April 30th and May 1, 2011

SCJRTC Spring Fox Frolic III & IV

Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA    92082

Sanctioned by the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, Inc.

2 “A” Rated Trials, Conformation, GTG/ Super Earth, Brush Hunt and Agility

website at www.scjrtc.com
Premium - http://www.scjrtc.com/clubevents/clubtrials.html 

APRIL 30 - MAY 1 

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley Dachshund

Specialty Shows, Claremont, CA.

MAY

 MAY 1, 2011 

 http://www.wienerfest.info/

The Wine Country Wiener Fest (WCWF) rough schedule of events is as follows:

	11:00am - 12:00n		Arrive, games, vendors, early-bird raffles, silent auctions...
	12:00n - 1:00pm		BBQ lunch, Dachshund Trivia, Longshadow wine tasting!
	1:00pm - 2:00pm		Dexter's Derby Dachsund Races!
	2:00pm - 3:00pm		Complete raffles, silent auctions, announce game winners!

Some Rules & Recommendations from your WCWF Event Hosts include:

• A one-human per dachsund ratio is HIGHLY recommended!  Bring ALL your doxies, but bring human help!
• It takes TWO humans to handle ONE doxie in the Doxie Races!  If you're racing, you need TWO humans!
• NO "extendy" (retractable) leashes - use your short 5 or 6 ft. fixed-length leashes, please!
• Mind your doxie's manners!  Keep control of your "kids" - fluffy & otherwise - at ALL times!

  

MAY 7, 2011 

Wieners -n- Wheels at Sunny Oasis Rescue's 2011 Wienerfest

 Lovers of dachshunds and classic cars won't have to choose their favorite on guests can celebrate their dedication to both.

Wheels -n- Wieners Wienerfest 2011
Hosted by Sunny Oasis Rescue

Fairmount Park
Riverside, CA 92501

Sunday, May 7, 2011
10 am - 3 pm

(951) 233-2413 or (951) 780-6718
sunnyoasisrescue@sbcglobal.com
www.sunnyoasisrescue.org

• Classic car & motorcycle show
• Wiener races
• Dachshund costume contest
• Dogs for adoption
• Fundraising raffle
• Fabulous food booths & vendors
• Musical entertainment

Of course, the best activity at any wiener gathering is ogling the hundreds of dachshund guests!
For more information or to register your car or motorcycle for the show or your dachshund for the race, please call (951) 233-2413 or (951) 780-6718, email sunnyoasisrescue@sbcglobal.com or visit www.sunnyoasisrescue.org.

"Dexter's Derby" Dachshund Races - Information &Registration

Our featured event of the afternoon will be the "Dexter's Derby" Dachshund Races!

• Dachshund PUPPIES! - all doxies less than 2 years old
  
• Dachshund Adult Open - all doxies 2 to 8 years old
  
• Dachshund Seniors - all doxies 8 years and older
  
• Dachshund Mixes - all doxie mixed-breeds, any age
  

Races will be held in the above four (4) categories. &nbspEach category will accept a maximum of 16 entries on a first-come, first served basis.  Each category will run 4 heats of 4 doxies, with winners from each heat advancing to the category Final Race.  The winners from each category will then race for the "Dexter's Derby - Grand Champion" title!

The Dexter's Derby entry fee is just $10.00 per doxie with 100% going to Doxie Rescue.
The brackets will fill up fast so reserve your space(s) now! Submit your entry fee(s) using the PayPal "Add to Cart" button provided to the right...  Don't delay - Enter TODAY!

MAY 8 

Rio Hondo Kennel Club All Breed Show, Pomona, CA

www.jbradshaw.com/20/index.htm

MAY 14

SDDC Dachshund Meet the Breed Booth

Allied Gardens Springfest - http://www.navajoevents.com/SpringFest/tabid/55/Default.aspx

9am - 4pm

MAY 17 - Wednesday

General Meeting at Allied Gardens Recreation Center. 

5:00 - drill training 

6:30 pm  - Potluck supper  followed by a brief business meeting. 

The program for this meeting will be offered by Vice President Mechelle Stall, who will discuss and demonstrate the training and handling of Dachshunds in the show ring. This program will be held outdoors on the Allied Gardens lawn. Robin Boyett will be available for Dachshund nail trimming and other light grooming. A donation of $5.00 is suggested.

MAY 21-22 Saturday & Sunday

Mt. Palomar Kennel Club All Breed Show, Valley Center, CA. 

http://www.mtpalomarkennelclub.com

MAY 28

San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club All Breed Show, Pomona, CA.

http://www.eventcrazy.com/Pomona-CA/events/details/157642-San-Gabriel-Valley-Kennel-Club-Dog-Show

JUNE 7

Board Meeting** at Aero Drive Sizzler Restaurant. 7:00 pm.

** The Board invites all members to attend and participate in these meetings. Come and see how the business of our Club is conducted.

Up - Comming Events

February

February 19^th Saturday

Canine Cancer walks

Cancer strikes over six million dogs in the U.S. each year and it is the number one killer of adult dogs. We are a group of dog lovers committed to doing our part to raise badly needed funds for research into Canine Cancer treatments, early detection methods, affordable effective treatments and ultimately a cure.

Celebrate your best friend or honor the memory of beloved dog(s) lost to cancer. This walk is one of a series of Canine Cancer walks across the country that have raised over $268,000 for canine cancer research in the last 20 months.

Grab your friends, family and co-workers and create a team! Register by February 17th to benefit from the online early registration fee of $30 for adults and $15 for kids 10 and under. Walk day registration is $35. The event includes a 1 mile walk, a canine health educational program and opportunity drawings. All walkers will receive bandannas for their dogs and awareness bracelets. Registration and check-in opens at 9 am and the Walk begins at 10 am. The educational speakers begin at 10:45 am. To register online or download the registration form please go to: www.CanineK.org

February 21, 2011, Monday,  -

Hunting Performance Test  - Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club

President’s Day, the Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club will be sponsoring a Basset Hound Club of America Hunting Performance Test, which is open to all Scent Hounds, at the Southern California Beagle Club grounds, at 20025 Lounsberry Rd., Perris.

We invite you and your Scent Hounds to come out and join us for a fun day.  There are both Cottontails and Jack Rabbits on the grounds, and stakes will be Solo, Brace, or Pack on Rabbit or Hare.

premium and the BHCA Hunting Performance Test Rules.

For those of you with Basset Hounds the Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club is having a Field Trial on Saturday and Sunday, February 19 and 20, 2011 at the same location.

FEBRUARY 26 – 27

San Diego Dachshund Club Specialty Shows

in conjunction with the Silver Bay Kennel Club All Breed Shows of February. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 8 am – 5 pm. To view the premium list, see www.dogshowsecretary.com.

March

March 5. 2011 Saturday,

Welsh Terrier Club of Southern California - Earthdog event

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, Section E South El Monte, CA
10124 Woodbridge Ln Riverside, CA 92509
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March 5. 2011 Saturday,

United States Lakeland Terrier Club - Earthdog event

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area South El Monte, CA
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March 6, 2011 Sunday,

Western Fox Terrier Breeders Association - Earthdog event

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area South El Monte, CA
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March 06, 2011, Sunday,

SC DEN DOGS AWTA Den Trial - Earthdog event

( following WFTBA Test) Whittier Narrows -Legg Lake
Sporting Dog Area - South El Monte, CA
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MARCH 5 – 6

Dachshund Club of California Dachshund Specialty Shows, Temecula, CA.

MARCH 15

Talk on topic of rescue and assistance to dogs during disaster emergencies

General Meeting at Allied Gardens Recreation Center. Potluck supper at 6:30 pm, followed by a brief business meeting. The program for this meeting will be offered by a representative of the Department of Animal Control, who will speak on the topic of rescue and assistance to dogs during disaster emergencies. Robin Boyett will be available for Dachshund nail trimming and other light grooming. A donation of $5.00 is suggested.

March 19th, 2011

LURATICS - San Diego's Only All-Breed Canine Lure Coursing Club

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: School ball field at 4721 Santa Monica Avenue, Ocean Beach, CA 92107.  This is behind the school, on the corner of Ebers and Newport.

Restrooms are at the Rec Center on the other side of the school.

goodies from Pinto Thai Bistro.  Food, fun, dogs, lure coursing - what could be better??  The live link for signups will be on the website on the evening of March 6th; there will be a 2-run minimum.  We're hoping to have at least 30 dogs sign up but we'll run with as few as 20, so please sign all your dogs up.

Pat  http://www.luratics.com

MARCH 20

Annual SDDC Vernal Equidox informal walk in Balboa Park,

noon – 3:00 pm. This event will include participation in the organ concert, with special canine music and a Dachshund parade across the stage (2:00 – 3:00 pm). http://www.sddc.us

MARCH 20

Del Mar Kennel Club All Breed Shows, Valley Center, CA.

APRIL

APRIL 15 -17:
America’s Family Pet Expo, Costa Mesa, CA.
SDDC-sponsored Dachshund Meet the Breed Booth at Members and their people-friendly Dachshunds are needed to help in the booth.

APRIL, 17, 2011  Sunday
LURATICS and SCJRTC are teaming up for an incredible day of fun for everyone!

LURATICS will have Lure Coursing set up for all breeds from 

9 AM until 12 PM

SCJRTC will set up the Go-To-Ground and Supper Earth Tunnels for those with Earth Dogs from

12 PM until 3 PM
Fees are as follows per dog:

Lure Coursing: $10 for the first run, $7 for the second, $5 each after that with a 2-run minimum 

GTG/Super Earth: $5 all day

Get there early and help set-up!

 Scibilia Field

Adams Community Park,

28751 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA

April 30th and May 1, 2011

SCJRTC Spring Fox Frolic III & IV

Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA    92082

Sanctioned by the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, Inc.

2 “A” Rated Trials, Conformation, GTG/ Super Earth, Brush Hunt and Agility

website at www.scjrtc.com
Premium - http://www.scjrtc.com/clubevents/clubtrials.html 

Knowing your dogs vital signs can spare you time and stress.

You come home from work and your dog greets you but isn’t his bouncy, “normal,” exuberant self. He continues
to seem a bit subdued into the evening.

You start to wonder whether your dog could be sick. Should you wait and see what happens or should you go to the veterinarian?
A little knowledge gained in advance about your dog and his normal vital signs could save a lot of anxiety, uncertainty, and time should you find yourself asking these kinds of questions.

“Become familiar with your dog’s vital signs when he is healthy and normal to help determine whether your dog is seriously ill, if you are ever in doubt,” advises AKC Companion Animal Recovery’s Elaine Smith.

“Know what is normal,” says Smith, a veterinary technician. “Take your dog’s temperature and pulse. Record your dog’s respiration rate. Note mucous-membrane color and capillary refill time as well as skin turgidity and mucous-membrane moistness and body weight. Put all these values on a card that will be easily accessible in your first-aid kit.”

Not sure exactly how to do this? It’s easier than you think and only takes 10 minutes or so. To record your dog’s vital signs while he seems to be his usual self, all you will need is a thermometer, stopwatch, pen, and paper.

Temperature  Designate a standard digital thermometer (available in drugstores and grocery stores) to use exclusively for your dog. Apply a small amount of lubricant, such as petroleum jelly, to the end of the thermometer. It possible, have someone on hand to assist you to steady and restrain your dog, if necessary. Insert the thermometer so that the metal tip is inside the dog’s rectum as far as it will easily go—up to two inches or so. At a minimum, the metal tip should be inside. Follow the directions on the thermometer. It should beep when it has recorded the dog’s temperature. Remove the thermometer and note the reading. An average temperature is usually between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulse - Place your hand flat against your dog’s chest, just behind the front leg. You should be able to feel your dog’s heart beating. Take a count for 15 seconds, and then multiply by four to get the number of beats per minute. A dog’s heart makes two contractions for each heartbeat, so count each “tub dup” as one beat. You can also get your dog’s pulse or heart rate by feeling the femoral artery, a large artery that runs inside the back leg. If you have difficulties taking your dog’s pulse, ask your veterinarian to show you how the next time you visit. Most adult dogs’ heart rate falls between 60 and 160 beats a minute. Toy breeds’ or puppies’ rates average 180 beats a minute.

Respiration Rate - While your dog is awake but relaxed, watch his rib cage se and fall. Count the number of breaths (one rise and fall of the rib cage) for 15 seconds. Multiply that count by four to get breaths per minute. Note this rate. (If your dog has recently exercised, be sure to wait an hour or more before taking his respiration rate.)
Mucous-membrane- Use your fingers to pull back your dog’s lips so you can get a good look all around the gums. Some dogs will have areas of black pigmentation, which is normal. Pay attention to the nonpigmented areas, which should be pink. It may be helpful to take a photo or two that you can refer to later. Also note the moistness of the gums; they shouldn’t be dry or tacky.

	Skin Turgor - Grip the scruff of your dog’s neck and pull up or “tent” the skin. When you let go, does it return to its normal position quickly? Dehydration impairs the skin’s elasticity. If your dog is dehydrated, the skin won’t snap back as quickly as normal.
Capillary Refill Time Lift your dog’s lip and firmly press your finger to a non-pigmented area of the gums for a second or two. Once you remove your finger, it should take less than two seconds for the blanched area where your finger was to return to its normal color.

San Diego Pet Expo

San Diego Pet Expo

Saturday January 29, 2011 10am-7pm
Sunday January 30, 2011 10am-5pm

Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
@ I-5 & Via De La Valle

The San Diego Pet Expo is an event to help support local pet care faculties and charities. Your admission cost will help to feed pets and animals in San Diego County.

You may pay admission with cash, or you may bring items to donate to local shelters in lieu of a cash charge:

Cash:
Adults 18 + $5.00
Seniors 65+ $4.00
Children under 16 Free (must accompanied by an adult)
OR
You may bring a 10 pound or larger bag of dry dog or cat food for two admissions.

OR
You may bring 2 clean towels or 1 blanket for one adult admission.

I just talked with the event folks ~ no dogs allowed unless you are competing or working the event.

2010 Big Bay Balloon Parade

Taken by Port of San Diego

Dachshund meet-up photos

By Bill Gracey 

This photo was taken on December 30, 2010 using a Nikon D90. 

Saturday, January 1, 2011 - The long and short of it all.

2010 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals Champ: Calvin, The Fastest Wiener In The West!

Congratulations to Albuquerque, New Mexico native red smooth 'Calvin,' who has officially earned the title of The Fastest Wiener in the West by winning the 15th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals Thursday at the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. Way to go Calvin! The Wiener Nationals are the United States national Dachshund racing championships sponsored by the Wienerschnitzel food chain. Regional qualifiers are held in the Southwestern United States (California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico), with the final 8 Dachshunds racing for the national title every December in San Diego as part of the Holiday Bowl.


Excerpt from The OC Register:
 
This has been a big year for Sully [the 2009 Champion], San Clemente's most celebrated wiener. But the dog came up a little short Thursday at Wienerschnitzel's 2010 Wiener Nationals in San Diego.
Sully's San Clemente owners report that Calvin, a deft dachshund from New Mexico, was the winner of an eight-dog finale that produced a bit of chaos among the runners-up.
After originally thinking Sully may have placed third, San Clemente's Miranda Libres, who owns Sully with her boyfriend Juan Flores, learned that Sully finished second. A video replay confirmed it, Libres' mother reported via e-mail.
As the 56-foot race began, Libres stood at the finish line trying to coax Sully to come to her, but someone bumped her out of the way and she thinks Sully lost sight of her, unable to focus on the finish line. Calvin, meanwhile, stayed focused on his favorite tennis ball and took the win.
 
Read more about the finals at The OC Register.  See great stories of the regional qualifiers in the archives.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE COMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2010 & JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2011

NOVEMBER 13 – 14: 

Earthdog Test events, Anaheim, CA. 

See web sites of 

Sierra Dachshund Breeders Club of LA* (SDBC)

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana* (DCSAV) 

for all details.

NOVEMBER 16: 

Tellington T-Touch method

Linda Troupe  (www.touchnpaws.com) will offer a program and demonstration about the       Tellington T-Touch method to control and relieve anxiety in dogs and other animals. 

this will take place at the San Diego Dachshund Clubs General Meeting at 

Allied Gardens Recreation Center. 

Potluck supper at 6:30 pm, followed by a brief business meeting.

Only well behaved Dachshunds may come to this meeting please hold them in the kitchen area and during the program itself. 

Robin Boyett will be available before the program for Dachshund nail trimming and light    grooming. A donation of $5.00 is suggested. 

The brand new SDDC RecipeBook, COOKING DELIGHTS, will be available for a donation at the meeting.

 

** The Board invites all members to attend and participate in these meetings. Come and see how the business of our Club is conducted.

NOVEMBER 27 – 28: 

Field Trials. Chino, CA. 

See web sites of Sierra Dachshund Breeders Club of LA SDBC* &       

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana DCSAV* for all details.

DECEMBER 19:

Annual “Walkin’ in a Wiener Wonderland” 

DECEMBER 30: 

Big Bay Balloon Parade 

 

Assemble on Harbor Drive opposite North end of the County Administration Building 

by 9:00 – 9:25 am.  Parade begins at 10:00 am. Arrive early to assure parking nearby. 

We will be   marching near a float and the Dachshund racing group.

Get in touch with  SDDC Parade Coordinator Edith Walter at <ediewent2mars@ymsn.com> to   sign up and for information.

DECEMBER 30 – JANUARY 2: 

Field Trials. Chino, CA. 

See web sites of Sierra Dachshund Breeders Club of LA SDBC* &    

Dachshund Club of Santa Ana  DCSAV* for details.

JANUARY 18: 

THE SAN DIEGO DACHSHUND CLUB

General Meeting at Allied Gardens Recreation Center. Potluck supper at 6:30 pm, followed by a brief meeting with nominations from the floor for the February SDDC election. Member Denise Miesner will offer a   program and hands-on instruction about training your dachshunds to perform tricks. Bring your Dachshunds and find out what they can do.   Robin Boyett will be available before the program for Dachshund nail trimming and light grooming. A donation of $5:00 is suggested.

** The Board invites all members to attend and participate in these meetings. Come and see how the business of our Club is conducted.

 

FEBRUARY 25: 

San Diego Dachshund Club Dachshund Specialty Shows 

in conjunction with the 

Silver Bay Kennel Club All Breed Shows 

February 26 – 27. San Diego County Fairgrounds, 

8 am – 5 pm.

FEBRUARY 26 – 27 

SDDC Dachshund Meet the Breed Booth 

in conjunction with the Silver Bay K C Shows. 

San Diego County Fairgrounds starting at 10 am.

Call Coordinator Rue Tootle at (619) 463-8952 for advance information.