I am lucky. My foundation bitch is also my good friend. Stella is a calm, kind, and gentle girl who is equally content curled by my side on the couch, hurtling through the field in search of rabbits, or strutting her stuff in the conformation ring.
I was introduced to Cheryl and Steve Shultz of Cherevee Dachshunds by Judy Anderson, an extremely well known and knowledgeable dachshund breeder in Southern California. The Shultz's were interested in finding a show home for Stella, and I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. I continue to be grateful for their ongoing willingness to guide me.
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Here are photos of Stella working toward her bench Championship which she received in May of 2003. Click on any of the photos to see larger versions.
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Storybook Stella is now a Dual Champion! At 2 years and five months of age, she finished her Field Championship by winning the OAAB Stake from a field of 8 females. The very next day, her first as a Field Champion, she won the Field Champion Stake over 12 seasoned champions! Here is a photo of Stella with her very proud owner! |
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This
photo was taken in November of 2002 when Stella was beginning to "catch
on". She took 4th place out of a field of 16.
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Respected
Field Trial Judges Carl and Holly Browning
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