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DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA
DACHSHUND CLUB OF Saint Louis
2013 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
EARTHDOG TESTS
May 11-12, 2013
Purina Farms,
200 Checkerboard Drive
Gray Summit, MO
CERTIFICATION
Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under
American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. - James P. Crowley, Secretary

EARTHDOG TEST PREMIUM LIST
DACHSHUND CLUB OF SAINT LOUIS
EARTHDOG TEST
(All Allowable AKC Breeds)
EVENT #2013020402
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013
This Earthdog Test is held under the rules and procedures of the American Kennel Club
This test is open all AKC eligible breeds
TESTS OFFERED
Regular Classes
Junior Earthdog: 30 feet, three 90 degree turns.
Open to all non-ME dogs that have not earned a Senior Qualifying leg.
Senior Earthdog: 30 feet, three 90 degree turns, with false den and exit, recall
Open to all dogs that have completed a JE, SE or ME title
Master Earthdog: 30 feet, three 90 degree turns, with false entrance, den and exit,
indication of entrance, honor another working dog.
Open to all dogs that have completed a SE or ME title.
Non-Regular Class
Introduction to Quarry 10 feet, one 90 degree turn
*NON “ME-TITLED” DOGS MAY ONLY ENTER ONE REGULAR CLASS/TEST
ME-TITLED DOGS MAY ENTER MULTIPLE REGULAR CLASSES IN ONE TEST
JUDGES
INTRO TO QUARRY Ashley Dumas 1452 Santa Anita Blvd, Irving , TX 75060
JUNIOR EARTH Lois Ballard W6340 Cypress Dr, Neshkoro, WI 54960
SENIOR EARTH M.A. Klein 204 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, IA 50169
MASTER EARTH M.A. Klein 204 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, IA 50169
Earthdog Test Secretary
Denny Van Hook
3 Deerwood Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Home Ph: 618-213-6016 Cell: 618-979-4740
K9coach@aol.com
THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF ST LOUIS DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS
SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORM FOR THIS EVENT.
Dachshund Club of Saint Louis Officers
President: Denny Van Hook 3 Deerwood Trail, Fairview Heights, IL
Vice President Tom Crook 8300 Old Mill Rd, Troy, IL 62294
Treasurer: Pam Reed 8300 Old Mill Rd, Troy, IL 62294
Secretary: Sandy Shaw 1224 Victory Dr. St Louis MO 63125
Board Members: Rick Bailey, Phillip Shaw, Amy LaDew, Dave Brown
Earthdog Test Committee
Pam Reed, Chairperson
8300 Old Mill Rd, Troy, IL 62294
Home Ph: 618-667-2807 Cell: 618-406-9107
David Brown, Tom Crook, Rick Bailey, Sandy Shaw, Randy Eltringham and any
other DCSTL member at the event
PRIZE LIST
THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF ST Louis offers Green Rosettes for all qualifiers in Junior, Senior, and
Master Tests. Light green ribbons will be awarded for all qualifiers in Intro to Quarry
ENTRY FEES
Pre-entries are due by 5pm CST Wed 24 April 2013
Additional entries will be taken day of test until stated closing times
Regular class fees include $3.00 AKC recording fees.
NOTE: Each entry for each class MUST be accompanied by a separate entry
form. i.e. if a dog is entered in IQ and JE on both days it will require 4 forms
Intro to Quarry : $18.00
Junior Earthdog : $25.00
Senior Earthdog : $25.00
Master Earthdog : $25.00
Additional entries (ME titled dogs – regular classes): $25.00
Checks payable to: DCSTL - DCA
Overnight entry delivery should be sent to Denny Van Hook, test secretary
Please note on Fed-Ex or Express Mail entries the
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT MUST BE WAIVED.
CLOSING TIMES AND ORDER OF JUDGING
(Please check in with secretary prior to start of class)
Intro to Quarry 8:00 AM Judging begins no sooner than (NST) 8:15 AM.
Master Earth 7:30 AM Bracing NST 7:45 AM Judging to follow
Senior Earth 9:00 AM Judging begins NST 9:15 AM
Junior Earth 10:30 AM Judging begins NST 10:45
Running order will be determined by first received. Test Secretary reserves the right to adjust
the order in conflicts to expedite the smooth running of the test..
Dogs not present at time called may be moved to the end of the class.

DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA
(AKC Member Club)
NATIONAL SPECIALTY
EARTHDOG TEST
(Dachshunds Only)
EVENT #2013074314
Sunday, May 12, 2013
This Earthdog Test is held under the rules and procedures of the American Kennel Club
This test is open to AKC Registered Dachshunds ONLY
TESTS OFFERED
Regular Classes
Junior Earthdog: 30 feet, three 90 degree turns.
Open to all non-ME dogs that have not earned a Senior Qualifying leg.
Senior Earthdog: 30 feet, three 90 degree turns, with false den and exit, recall
Open to all dogs that have completed a JE, SE or ME title
Master Earthdog: 30 feet, three 90 degree turns, with false entrance, den and exit,
indication of entrance, honor another working dog.
Open to all dogs that have completed a SE or ME title.
Non-Regular Class
Introduction to Quarry 10 feet, one 90 degree turn
*NON “ME-TITLED” DOGS MAY ONLY ENTER ONE REGULAR CLASS/TEST
ME-TITLED DOGS MAY ENTER MULTIPLE REGULAR CLASSES IN ONE TEST
JUDGES
INTRO TO QUARRY Linda Cockburn 321 Rabbit Run Lane, Sewanee, TN 37375
JUNIOR EARTH Randy Eltringham 6095 Deborah Dr, Warrenton, VA 20187
SENIOR EARTH Cheryl Shultz 3817 Seven Oaks Dr, Corona, CA 92881
MASTER EARTH Larry Sorenson 89 S Two Does Ln, Clayton, NC 27520
Earthdog Test Secretary
Denny Van Hook
3 Deerwood Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Home Ph: 618-213-6016 Cell: 618-979-4740
K9coach@aol.com
THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS
SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORM FOR THIS EVENT
Dachshund Club of America Officers
President: Carl Holder 130 Redoak, Lumberton, TX 77657
1st Vice Pres: Neal Hamilton 59 Cloverhill Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822
2nd Vice Pres: Fran Colonna 700 Maple Lane, Lansing, KS 66043
Treasurer: Ken Levison 60 North Ave., Avon, NY 14414
Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Shultz 3817 Seven Oaks Dr, Corona, CA 92881
Recording Secretary: Vicki Spencer, 2650 Holland Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303
Earthdog Test Committee
Pam Reed, Chairperson
8300 Old Mill Rd, Troy, IL 62294
Home Ph: 618-667-2807 Cell: 618-406-9107
Robert Schwalbe, David Brown, Charles DeLashmutt, Sheila DeLashmutt
PRIZE LIST
THE DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. offers, OPEN TO ALL DACHSHUNDS for outright award,
its Brass Sunburst Medallion to any dog completing its title at this event.
ENTRY FEES
Pre-entries are due by 5pm 24 Apr 2013
Additional entries will be taken day of test until stated closing times
Regular class fees include $3.00 AKC recording fees.
NOTE: Each entry for each class MUST be accompanied by a separate entry
form. i.e. if a dog is entered in IQ and JE on both days it will require 4 forms
Intro to Quarry : $18.00
Junior Earthdog : $25.00
Senior Earthdog : $25.00
Master Earthdog : $25.00
Additional entries (ME titled dogs – regular classes): $25.00
Checks payable to: DCSTL- DCA
Overnight entry delivery should be sent to Denny Van Hook, test secretary
Please note on Fed-Ex or Express Mail entries the
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT MUST BE WAIVED.
CLOSING TIMES AND ORDER OF JUDGING
(Please check in with secretary prior to start of class)
Intro to Quarry 8:00 AM Judging begins no sooner than (NST) 8:15 AM.
Master Earth 7:30 AM Bracing NST 7:45 AM Judging to follow
Senior Earth 9:00 AM Judging begins NST 9:15 AM
Junior Earth 10:30 AM Judging begins NST 10:45
Running order will be determined by first received. Test Secretary reserves the right to adjust
the order in conflicts to expedite the smooth running of the test..
Dogs not present at time called may be moved to the end of the class.

INFORMATION FOR BOTH TESTS Information may also be found
at www.DCA2013.com
❁ Dogs must be at least 6 months old. AKC registered dogs, dogs with ILP or
PAL numbers of eligible breeds that are spayed or neutered, or have a Limited
Registration may participate. Only completed entry forms, including Registration, ILP
or PAL numbers will be accepted.
❁ Bitches in season are not eligible for entry. Entry fees paid for a bitch that
comes into season will not be refunded.
❁ Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Test Secretary
shall add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check.
❁ Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified or
excused by the judge or veterinarian, or barred by the Test Committee. No entry
fees will be returned if the test cannot start or be completed due to an act of God or
any cause beyond control of the Test Committee.
❁ The owner or handler entering a dog in these tests does so at his or
her own risk and agrees to assume responsibility for any damage caused by
him/her or by his/her dog. He/she also agrees to abide by all rules set forth in this
premium list.
❁ No dogs shall be allowed within 100 feet of test areas while classes are
being run.
❁ Barking dogs outside the test area are to be removed from the area but not
disciplined for barking.
❁ No dog will be allowed inside the test area until his or her judging time.
❁ Spectators shall be allowed outside the test area provided that they are quiet and
do not distract the dogs.
❁ All dogs are to be held on short leash under control while on the test grounds.
❁ Bring water, shade and shelter for you and your dogs. These tests will be run
rain or shine.
RV and Camping
RV & Camping: Due to another event on the grounds during the earth
dog tests, there is very minimal overnight RV parking with electric only.
There is a hose for filling water tanks nearby. Additional camping is
available without power. There will be no charge for RV parking or
camping prior to Monday May 13 but reservations must be made with
Denny Van Hook (k9coach@aol.com) by 24 Apr 2012 and will be filled on
a first come first serve basis.
All RVs and campers must be removed or moved to the main RV lot
NLT 13 May. All RV and camping after 12 May 2013 must be
reserved and prepaid by March 27, 2012 using the RV/ Camping
Reservation Form on the DCA Website at : http://www.dachshunddca.org/13dca.html.
VETERINARIAN (on call)
Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic
636-822-2882
Meals: Purina has a small restaurant but it is a distance from the earth
dog dens. Box Lunches (e.g. sandwich/chips/drink) will be available both
days by preorder only for $7.
Send meal reservations and payment to arrive
NLT 5PM CST on 24 Apr 2013 to:
Denny Van Hook
3 Deerwood Trail
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
DCA/DCSTL Earth Dog Meal Reservation:
Name:_______________________________________
Phone:______________________________________
Email” _____________________________________
I would like a lunch meal on:
_______Saturday 11 May _________ Sunday 12 May
Amount Enclosed _________
LODGING
AREA MOTELS:
Holiday Inn Six Flags, 4901 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO 63025, 636-938-6661- Host
Hotel for DCA National
Travelodge, Diamond Inn, 2875 Highway 100, Villa Ridge, MO 630189
1-800-782-8487
Super 8, 1733 West 5 th St, I-44, Exit 261, Eureka, MO 63025, 636-938-4368
Wildwood Hotel, 2801 Fountain Pl, Wildwood MO 63040, 636-733-9107
The above are listed for your convenience. Please verify locations and directions to
the motel and determine that they allow pets. Please clean up after your dogs. Be
courteous and do not leave dogs rooms. We reserve the right to have event
committee jurisdiction over motel rooms listed above.

DACHSHUND CLUB OF SAINT LOUIS
Purina Farms, Gray Summitt, MO
Saturday, May 11, 2013
EVENT # 2013020402
Entries (payable to DCSTL DCA 2013): JE/SE/ME: $25 includes $3.00 AKC Recording fee
Intro to Quarry: $18 Additional Reg. class ME dogs: $25 See premium list for closing time
Enter in Test: INTRO JUNIOR SENIOR MASTER
AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No.
Full Name of Dog:
AKC titles only.
Breed:
DACHSHUND
Sire:
Dam:
Name of Breeder(s):
Actual Owner(s): (Print)
Owner’s Address (Street):
Reg. #:
Foreign & List Country:
Call Name:
I enclose entry fees
in the amount of $
City: State: Zip:
Name of Owner's Agent/Handler: (Print)
Agent/Handler’s Address (Street):
City: State: Zip:
Sex:
Date Of Birth:
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website:www.akc.org
AGREEMENT
I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have
entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The
American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of
this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right
to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the
holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold
the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the
owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or
volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss
or iVAury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or
about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for
any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, iVAury or damage
to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the
aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by
law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily iVAuries, including death at any time resulting
therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of
or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, iVAuries, death or property damage may be caused,
and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the
aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF
ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE
AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN TIS PREMIUM
LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS
AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES,
REGULATIONSAND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS,
RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
Signature of owner or his Agent
duly authorized to make this entry:
Telephone: Email :
DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA
Member Earthdog Test
Purina Farms, Gray Summitt, MO
Sunday, MAY 12, 2013
EVENT # 2013074314
Entries (payable to DCSTL DCA 2013): JE/SE/ME: $25 includes $3.00 AKC Recording fee
Intro to Quarry: $18 Additional Reg. class ME dogs: $25 See premium list for closing time
Enter in Test: INTRO JUNIOR SENIOR MASTER
AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No.
Full Name of Dog:
AKC titles only.
Breed:
DACHSHUND
Sire:
Dam:
Name of Breeder(s):
Actual Owner(s): (Print)
Owner’s Address (Street):
Reg. #:
Foreign & List Country:
Call Name:
I enclose entry fees
in the amount of $
City: State: Zip:
Name of Owner's Agent/Handler: (Print)
Agent/Handler’s Address (Street):
City: State: Zip:
Sex:
Date Of Birth:
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website:www.akc.org
AGREEMENT
I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have
entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The
American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of
this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right
to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the
holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold
the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the
owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or
volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss
or iVAury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or
about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for
any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, iVAury or damage
to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the
aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by
law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily iVAuries, including death at any time resulting
therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of
or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, iVAuries, death or property damage may be caused,
and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the
aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF
ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE
AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN TIS PREMIUM
LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS
AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES,
REGULATIONSAND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS,
RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
Signature of owner or his Agent
duly authorized to make this entry:
Telephone: Email :

These Events Are Sponsored In Part By:
Robert & Janet Schwalbe
Genie Bishop, Cardach
Bob & Ann Wlodkowski
Dallas- Ft Worth Dachshund Club
Ashley Dumas
Karen Covill
Julia Slatkiewicz
Baerbel Wills
Suzanne Steele
Thank You for Your Support!
Please note additional donations will be listed along with these
and other generous donors in the Field Events program