I have been involved with dachshunds since I was a child in Davenport, Iowa.  My piano teacher had a show quality Kerry Blue Terrier and encouraged me to take my Heidi to obedience class.  She eventually earned her AKC Utility Dog degree, an amazing accomplishment for a dachshund at the time.  That opened the door to shows for me and I eventually entered the world of conformation.  I nowI have been involved with dachshunds since I was a child in Davenport, Iowa.  My piano teacher had a show quality Kerry Blue Terrier and encouraged me to take my Heidi to obedience class.  She eventually earned her AKC Utility Dog degree, an amazing accomplishment for a dachshund at the time.  That opened the door to shows for me and I eventually entered the world of conformatio specialize in mini longs and dabble a bit in wire