The Wirehaired Dachshund Club

Founded 1927

President: Mrs Jane Naylor.

Patron: Rt. Hon. Lord Carrington. KG. KCMG. CH.MC.

 

The Wirehaired Dachshund Club was founded in 1927 with Sir Charles Lambe as Chairman, originally for owners and intending owners of Wire Haired Dachshunds only.

They sponsored two classes, Open dog and Open Bitch at the Veterinary College Show for members only in 1927.

The first club show was held in 1931.

In 1932 the Southern and Long Haired Dachsland Clubs were invited to join the Wirehaired Dachshund Club and the Great Joint Dachshund Club was formed.

The first show was in 1933 with a entry fee of 5/6, and prize money of 20/-, 10/-, and 5/-.

The Committee

Vice Presidents:

 Miss Elizabeth Harrap, Mrs Anne Kennedy, Mrs Ruth Spong.

 

Chairman:

 Mrs Nina Dible.

 

Secretary:

 Mr Phil Rollinson.

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Treasurer:

 Mrs Sue Johnson.

 

Live Wire Editor:

 Miss Lesley Patton.

 

Committee:

 

Mrs Rosy Clifford, Mr Arnold Derry,
Miss Chris Gibson, Miss Jo Lavin, Mrs Muriel Locksmith,
Mrs Jenny Rowe, Mrs Diane Whitehouse.

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