Dachshund Association of Long Island, Inc.
AKC Licensed Earthdog Tests
Wags ‘n Tails Kennel
101 Curran Road
Middle Island, NY 11953
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022
JUDGES:
Trudy Kawami, 540 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 #ZA502
Kim McCormick, 68 Laurel Hill Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234 #103659
Maria Sacco, 15 Virgina Ln Bethlehem, CT 06751 #21089
CLASSES : Trial 1 Trial 2
Introduction to Quarry K. McCormick M. Sacco
Novice Earthdog K. McCormick M. Sacco
Junior Earthdog M. Sacco K. McCormick
Senior Earthdog T. Kawami M. Sacco
Master Earthdog M. Sacco T. Kawami
Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of
this event, which will be held under the rules and procedures of the AKC.
ENTRY CLOSING DATE
COVID-19 and Public Health
In keeping with AKC guidelines and the advice of the Suffolk County Commissioner of Health
We ask that
Everyone observe the appropriate social distancing
Everyone wear a face covering when using the bathroom facilities at the kennel.
Everyone honor the choices of other participants.
Be assured that
There will be no more than 3 people in the test area at a time – the judge, the steward, and the handler
We will call or text you when it is your time to move to the “on deck” area at the top of the drive
Pre-entries will close at 6 PM, October 28, at the home of the Trial Secretary
Entriesfor all classes will close day of trial 30 minutes prior to start of the class.
Pre-entries may be sent to the Trial Secretary are her home address but please send them well in advance as the mail has been irregular.
The grounds will open at 8:30 AM. Day of Trial entries will be accepted until 9:00 AM
Trial 1
Master: Orientation and judging will start no sooner than 9:30 AM
Intro to Quarry: Orientation and judging will start no sooner than 9:45 AM
Novice: Orientation and Judging will begin as soon as IQ is completed
Junior: Orientation and judging will begin as soon as Novice is completed
Senior: Orientation and judging will start will begin as soon as Junior is completed
Trial 2
Master: Orientation and judging will start as soon as Trial1 is completed.
Intro to Quarry: Orientation and judging will start 15 min after Master begins
Novice: Orientation and Judging will begin as soon as IQ is completed
Junior: Orientation and judging will begin as soon as Novice is completed
Senior: Orientation and judging will start will begin as soon as Junior is completed
ENTRY FEES:
Pre-entry: $15.00 Intro to Quarry
$20.00 Novice, Junior, Senior, Master
Day of trial entries: $20.00 Intro to Quarry
$25.00 Novice, Junior, Senior, Master
For dogs working on their EE (Senior & Master) $40.00
Make checks payable to DALI and send entries with fees to:
Earthdog Test Secretary
Debi Knapfel
124 West Court Dr, Centereach, NY 11720
Tel. 516- 560-1562 Email: debiklslp@yahoo.com
Please provide your phone no. and email address, if you have one, in case of questions about your entry. Entries will be confirmed by email.
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IMPORTANT: Any dogs otherwise eligible (see below) may enter INTRODUCTION TO QUARRY (IQ) at their owners’ discretion. IQ is a non-regular (practice) class. Dogs do not have to pass IQ to be entered in any of the other classes. Dogs may enter more than one regular class. The Senior Earthdog class is open only to dogs that have acquired the Junior Earthdog title. Master is open only to dogs that have acquired the Senior Earthdog Title. Any regular class changes (move-ups) must be done prior to 7:45 A.M. the day of the trial. Move-ups can be made by phoning the trial secretary.
Eligible Breeds: Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Cesky Terrier
Dachshund, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Jagdterrier, Lakeland Terrier,
Manchester Terrier, Miniature Bull Terrier, Miniature Pinschers, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk Terrier,
Norwich Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Rat Terrier, Russell Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier,
Silky Terrier, Skye Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier.
PAL/ILP or dogs with Conditional registration are eligible to participate.
Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to participate.
Monorchid or cryptorchid males are eligible to participate.
Bitches in season, blind and/or deaf dogs are not eligible to participate.
Dogs with Limited Registration are eligible to participate. Dogs must be leashed or otherwise controlled by their owners while waiting to compete. NO FLEXI-LEADS ALLOWED ON TEST SITE.
Regulations for Earthdog Tests may be obtained from: The American Kennel Club, 5580 Centerview Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606-3390 Phone (919) 233-9780
Prizes
Ribbons will be offered to all dogs that qualify in the Introduction to Quarry.
Rosettes will be offered to all dogs that qualify in the Novice, Junior, Senior or
Master Earthdog classes.
Veterinarian on Call:
Emergency Animal Services 631-698-2225
280-L Middle Country Rd, Selden, NY 11784
Meals
Please bring your own snacks & lunch as there will be no food for sale on the grounds
Water will be available for the dogs
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Directions to the site:
From the Long Island Expressway (I-495) take exit 66.
Turn north on Sills Road at light at the end of exit ramp.
Follow Sills as it curves to the left becoming Mill Road, Mill Road becomes Yaphank-Middle Island Road.
Continue north to the intersection with Route 25 (traffic light; shopping plaza on right)
Turn right on Route 25 and just past the fire house and before the BP station turn left onto Curran Rd.
Continue on Curran Rd past the first kennel. Wags ‘n Tails is the second kennel on the right. Curran Rd dead-ends here. You may park on the street.
NOTES:
· The club is not responsible for delays due to postal service.
· Bitches in season may not be entered. Refunds will be given upon
presentation of the bitch to the Test Committee, or a certificate from a veterinarian.
· REFUNDS OF ENTRY FEES: 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.
· No refunds for absent dogs or dogs excused due to misconduct.
· Dogs do not have to qualify in Intro to Quarry to enter the Junior class.
· Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.
· Trial will be held rain or shine. Dress for the weather. Bring chairs, umbrellas, etc.
· Spectators are welcome! Children must be supervised by adults at all times.
Earthdog Test Committee:
Chair: Maryanne Santomauro, 9425 Shore Rd, #1F, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Andrea Baum, Patti Bourne, John Merriman, Wendy Tillotson,
Angela Pedone, and any other DALI members present.
Officers of the Dachshund Association of Long Island, Inc.:
President – Diane Poranski, 1144 Patricia Ave, West Islip, NY 11795
Vice President – Maryanne Santomauro, 9425 Shore Rd, #1F, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Secretary – Alison Lavorato, 1584 State Hwy K, Windyville, MO 65783
Treasurer – Trudy Kawami, 540 54thStreet, Brooklyn, NY