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Breeding and showing champion Wirehaired Dachshunds and American Staffordshire Terriers in the Canadian Rockies. AKC and CKC.
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12/11/2024

Check out this cute little Brando daughter born over at Woodshire kennels. She is available for a show home, please message with any inquiries.

12/06/2024

Pups are 9 weeks old, and loaded with personality. 😈
Thank you Shannon and Alana for going over the litter with me, and helping get some pictures done. 🙏🥰. Still a couple spots open on the list, message with any inquiries.
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12/06/2024

Tetris goes Best Of Winners for a major today at the Winter Blast Cluster in Philadelphia.
Handled by his co-owner Jacque.
Good luck tomorrow!

12/05/2024

Look at him 👊🏼
My favorite male from the Brando x Charlie litter, bred by Woodshire Kennel 🇺🇸👌🏼

12/04/2024

Very excited to watch this promising young Brando pup grow up and hit the ring. He was my 2nd pick male in the litter. Beautiful red with a black mask. Everything looks to be on point, nice angles that are balanced front to back, short backed, nice ear and tail set, tight feet, good ribbing and nice substance.
Bred by: Sheri Bernard Woodshire
(Woodshire Amstaffs)
Owned by: Sarah Class

12/03/2024

This! Once a week like clockwork.

12/01/2024

Was fun had last weekend? Ask Brando 😝
Photo by Gray Hound Photography

11/27/2024

Babies are 7 weeks old 💕

11/27/2024

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11/26/2024

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11/26/2024

Brando went Best of Breed this afternoon, then made the cut in group with an esteemed lineup of Terriers under judge Sandy Alexander.
Yesterday Brando went Best Opposite S*x.
Last show weekend of the year was fantastic. Thank you EKKOC. 🎄

11/26/2024

Interesting piece on the Dachshund front and why it is constructed the way it is. Even for non show people, it’s good to understand what ethical breeders are striving for and why. (Originally printed in the Dachshund Club of America newsletter September 2006).

“The Dachshund Front with Ann Gordon.

One of the distinguishing features of the dachshund and a very important component of breed type is the structure of the Dachshund front.

Unfortunately very few correct or even nearly correct fronts are seen in today's conformation ring. One must always remember that the dachshund was designed and bred to hunt badgers.

First and foremost the Dachshund is a hunting dog. The unique body type was developed specifically to hunt badgers underground.

The Dachshund's strong hunting instinct make him an excellent trialling dog as well. It should always exhibit the structure and temperament traits that are necessary for him to perform effectively below as well as above ground.

In order for the Dachshund to accomplish the work that it was bred to do, a correct front assembly is essential. When working it is the front of the dog that takes the most abuse which is why a correctly put together front is so important for the dogs endurance in the field.

The Dachshund front is even more specialised to enable it to work effectively underground.

There are several key points to remember regarding the Dachshund front as it is described in the standard. One of these is that when the Dachshund is viewed in profile the breastbone (forechest) is very prominent in front. This prominence creates depression or "dimples" on either side of the breastbone that are quite apparent.

Viewed from the front the chest appears oval and extends downward to the midpoint of the forearm. The keel merges gradually into the line of the abdomen and extends well beyond the front legs.

Another key component of the Dachshund front is the shoulder assembly. The bones of the shoulder are long, broad, well laid back and closely fitted at the withers. Ideally the upper arm is the same length as a shoulder blade and is placed at a right angle to it. The forearm is short and slightly curved inwards and, as the breed standard states, "the joints between the forearm and the feet (wrist) are closer together than the shoulder joints, so that the front does not appear absolutely straight". The inclined shoulder blades, upper arms and curved forearms form parenthesis that enclosed the rib cage, creating the unique "wrap around front".

The wrap around front is a front assembly that is not seen in many breeds. Many breeders and exhibitors may have some difficulty in assessing it correctly. This situation is further compounded by the fact that there is not many Dachshunds with correct or even nearly correct fronts being shown in present-day conformation classes.

So, many exhibitors and breeders may not recognise a correct front, because they don't often see it in the conformation ring.
Too many Dachshunds in the show ring today lack forechest and have straight shoulders.

When viewed in profile, Dachshund's with faults stand with their front legs under their neck rather than under their withers. The neck appears to meet the wither's at a 90 degree angle instead of a slightly arched neck flowing smoothly into the shoulders.

The keel stops abruptly, or just slightly behind the front legs rather than extending well beyond them. Dachshunds who lack proper construction in these areas may present a pleasing profile with the nice level topline.

However, their lack of proper construction becomes apparent when they move.

Proper Dachshund movement should be fluid and smooth. The forelegs should reach well forward without much lift. A correct shoulder assembly and well fitted elbows permit a long free stride. Feet must travel with no tendency to swing out, cross over, or interfere with each other. Short, choppy movement, a rolling or high stepping gait, and feet that are too close or overly wide coming or going are incorrect.

The correct Dachshund front is probably the most difficult part of the Dachshund structure to understand and to consistently breed.

Breeders and exhibitors in all types of competition (conformation and performance) need to be vigilant in evaluating their dogs as per the breed standard.”

11/23/2024

Day 1 - Evelyn Kenny - Best of Breed and Group 2
The boy was full of himself and showed like a rockstar.

11/18/2024

Pups turned 6 weeks old today 🥰

11/18/2024

This little fella is gorgeous. Built proper, unique color and pattern that’s full of flash 😍

11/18/2024

Lethbridge weekend wrap up, Brando grabbed a Group 2 on Friday, Group 2 on Saturday and Group 4 today. Good boy buddy.

11/16/2024

Day one of the Lethbridge show went well for Brando, who went Best of Breed and then secured a Terrier Group 2 win, judged by Lynn White and expertly handled by Alana Smith. 🏆

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