We are a small group of mostly small Terrier and Dachshund lovers (other dogs welcome!) who meet to develop our dog's natural aptitude for underground hunting. It begins with a basic introduction to "den work and quarry" and progresses through gradual steps that help the dog learn the required tasks to successfully seek and locate its quarry underground. It's a fun day outdoors with good company!
Fear not animal lovers, our healthy rats are safely caged and not harmed in any way. In fact, these rats are our pets and are so used to doing this that they often fall asleep.
Oct 25-26 DALI 3 den trials at Middle Island
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Dachshund Association of Long Island, Inc. AKC Licensed Earthdog Tests
Wags ‘n Tails Kennel 101 Curran Road Middle Island, NY 11953
SATURDAY OCT. 25 & SUNDAY, OCT. 26, 2025 Sat. Event #2025023805 (Trial 1) and Event #2025023806 (Trial 2) Sunday Event # 2025023804
JUDGES: Lini Federici, 506 Irving Ct., Moorestown, NJ 08057 #63387 Dora Lavigne, 456 Barnard Hill Rd. Weare, NH 03281 #113525 Kim McCormick, 68 Laurel Hill Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234 #103659 Kate Pfluke, 307 Main St, Franklin, MA 02038 #113527 Andy Robertson, 90 Cherry Ave., West Sayville, NY 11796 #113523 Anne Rosenberg, 1333 Hainesport Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. #103175 Stacey Samela, 256 Newport Ave., Tappan, NY10983 #Z1538 CLASSES : Sat.Trial 1 Sat.Trial 2 Sunday Introduction to Quarry Andy Robertson Lini Federici Andy Robertson Novice Earthdog Stacey Samela Kate Pfluke Dora Lavigne Junior Earthdog Dora Lavigne Kim McCormick Kate Pfluke Senior Earthdog Lini Federici Dora Lavigne Anne Rosenberg Master Earthdog Kate Pfluke Stacey Samela Kim McCormick Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club f
ENTRY CLOSING DATE Pre-entries will close at 6 PM, October 22, at the home of the Trial Secretary Entries for all classes will close day of trial 30 minutes prior to start of the class. Pre-entries may be sent to the Trial Secretary at her home address but please send them well in advance as the mail can be irregular.
CHECK-IN AND JUDGING TIMES The grounds will open at 8:30 AM Saturday & Sunday. Day of Trial entries will be accepted until 9:00 AM Sat.
Trial 1 Master: Check in and braces to be drawn at 9 AM. 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
Sat. Trial 2 Master: Braces will be drawn as soon as Trial 1 is completed. Orientation and judging will start as soon as Trial 1 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 Maryanne Santomauro 9425 Shore Rd. #1F, Brooklyn NY 11209 Tele: [718] 836-7352 email: mixisbest1@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. . 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 Or on-line at AKC.org/rules/earthdog 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. New Title ribbons will be offered as well. 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. Coffee will be available for humans, and water will be available for the dogs . 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 YaphankMiddle Island Road. Continue north to the intersection with Route 25 (traffic light; shopping plaza on right) Turn right on Route 25 and go past the fire house. Just before the BP station at the light 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 road. 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 Novice 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: Trudy Kawami, 540 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Patti Bourne, Maryanne Santomauro, Angela Pedone, Wendy Serkin, Diane Poranski Michele Kepalas, 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 –
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