Good News from Switzerland

We received an e-mail the other day that Simon was the best Hundeführer (dog handler) in the hunting group in the SDC for 2013! Combined, the dogs had a total of 440 points and tests in 3 countries- Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. The point score should have actually been 540, but Freddie only had 1 of his 2 fox trials in Italy counted, but that doesn't matter.

I hope to get a picture of the real award soon

Now that we are in the north, the tests are a bit different and it is a bit like starting over again. Regardless, we are already in contact with our local dachshund club and gearing up for blood tracking and checking out how the underground tests are run (with a badger!). We will also be taking part in a dachshund camp in Finland this year to practice and take part in more hunting exams. I'm so proud of the dogs and all that they have accomplished this year and while the dogs are still young, as in April, Freddie will turn 4 and Baxter 2. Additionally, we are currently taking the first steps to getting our hunting licenses. Hopefully in a year's time, we will be licensed and able to do hunting tests all over Europe. Here is to many more exciting years to come!

Freddie, Simon, & Baxter 

Water retrieving practice with his favorite dummy duck

Spurlaut practice in the Pfalz

Prizes from our most recent trip to Italy