Max von Bispingdorpe from Germany and his success in the show ring

We wrote about Max von Bispingdorpe before (click here), and now are pleased to report that he has been doing really well in a show ring. Max is just over six months old and he is being shown in a puppy class. At the AKC show on the Valentine's Day Max was Best of Winners.

Max was Best of Winners at the February 14 AKC dog show. 

Last weekend Max was shown at the Union Cynologie International shows and was declared the best puppy in the Hound Group twice. Congratulations to Max and his handler/co-owner Uta Fehlhaber-Smith!

A beautiful shot of Uta with Max

I have to admit that I had to look up info on the The Union Cynologie International as I was confused about the show setup and organization. In Europe the dachshunds constitute Group IV, and at FCI shows, no matter where they are held, dachshunds are judged separately from the Hounds. At the AKC shows dachshunds are part of Group II (Hounds). It looks like the UCI is an organization that competes with the FCI, but its standards are not as strict. I don't want to get into politics of purebred dogs organizations and standards, but I liked the fact that a judge had to prepare a written critique, which is a common procedure at FCI shows. That's much better than at AKC shows where no critiques are offered.

Thank you Uta for sharing Max's official evaluation. Good luck with your handsome boy!