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Den Trials and
Earthdog tests are an important element that Dave and Lynn concentrate on in their breeding program. In the early 1990's the Nieburs were introduced to the sport of go-to-ground hunting with
Dachshunds and small working terriers. Below are links to the AKC and AWTA sites that explain in detail the history and reason that these inherant skills are so important in having an all around
working Dachshund.
Lynn and Dave both are AKC Earthdog judges and were very involved in the developement and hosting with their local Dachshund Club, GPDC, the very first AKC Earthdog Test weekend
in the United States in October of 1994. (See Gazette article at AKC Earthdog history page at link provided).
Many Niebur Dachshunds have earned AWTA Den Trial and AKC Earthdog titles over
the years. It is a fun and exciting even to participate in with your Dachshund. Not as strenuous as AKC Field Trials or Basset Club of America Hunt Tests, earthdog tests and den trials are a great
way to experience the thrill of watching your Dachshund exhibit a natural instinct to go-to-ground and work quarry in a safe environment for both the dog and the quarry used.
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