Terriers In Paradise-Hawaii

2008 Earthdog

Calendar of Events

We are Terriers In Paradise-Hawaii. We are an American Kennel Club recognized club that has been around since 1991 and the FIRST to bring AKC earthdog events to Hawaii. Come and join us for a fun filled season of Earthdogs! If you have a small terrier, dachshund, terrier mix, or dachshund mix, you are welcome to join us at our earthdog events. Please feel free to forward to others who may be interested. Please email BJsReverie@aol.com if you want to be added to the TIP-H earthdog list. Please visit our website www.terriersinparadise.org! Mahalo!

May 10 & 11

Hawaii Pet Expo at the Neal Blaisdel Exhibition Hall. 10 AM to 4 PM.

Thank you to all who came by to meet us and learn about earthdogs! A big Mahalo to our members Allene, Barbara, Tim, Carol, Janice, Greg, Ron, Robyn, Robert, Lisa, Paul,Troy, Miyo, Susan, & Lynn who generously donated their time and material items. Your efforts made it a big success!

June 28

Earthdog Fun Day 9 AM to 12 noon.

A fun day is a good way for those of you new to the sport to come out and try running your dogs in the tunnels before the actual AKC test. ALL non-AKC dogs and non-earthdog breeds are welcome to participate in fun days! Starts at 9:00 in the morning and will run until 12 noon. Cost is $5 per dog. Events held at Warm & Fuzzy Kennel, 41-720 Kumuhau Street in Waimanalo. Bring sunscreen, water, chairs & shade for you & your dog. Wear shoes. Portable potty available. Do NOT bring young puppies or unvaccinated dogs! It is highly recommended that all dogs participating in earthdog be vaccinated for leptospirosis. Print up this registration form and bring it with you. Registration forms also available the day of the event.

July 26 & 27

AKC Earthdog tests pending approval from the AKC.

Hold this date for the AKC test! There is a different test each day so if you don’t pass the first day, you have a chance to try again the next! All tests held in Waimanalo. Don’t be a spectator! Participate!!! Once the dog goes down the tunnel, there is nothing to see! Dogs must be AKC registered and of breed approved to participate by the AKC.

August 9 & 10

AKC Earthdog tests pending approval from the AKC.

That’s right! You have 2 more opportunities to earn your dog’s AKC title!!! Different judges, more chances to pass! download the premium list

August 10

Kini Hawaiian Earthdogs is pleased to sponsor an American Working Terrier Association (AWTA) hunting test! AWTA tests are the tests that the AKC earthdog tests are based upon. Dogs need not be AKC registered to enter!!! Terrier and dachshund mixed breeds are also eligible to enter! Your dog could earn a Certificate of Gameness from the AWTA and really cool silver flask with the AWTA logo! AWTA Premium List

Frequently Asked Questions

What is earthdogs?

It is a test of hunting instinct designed for small terriers and dachshunds. www.duffyscavern.org is a great resource!

Why should my dog earn this type of title?

A well balanced dog has a title at BOTH ends of its name. A breed championship denotes that a dog is a good representation of its breed. An earthdog title is a performance title. It denotes that this dog can do what it was bred to do.

My dog is not AKC registered. Can he still participate?

I tried coming to a fun day but my dog won’t perform. What can I do?

COME AGAIN!!! It is common for dogs to need several outings to get the hang of working. Maybe your dog was too young when you brought him out the first time. All our members are always learning new ways to bring the hunting instinct out in dogs. We bring in judges from all over the United States and are constantly learning new training techniques. Give us another try and give your dog another chance!

I have a Jack Russell terrier and I’m confused about AKC registration. Can you help me?

The AKC has now recognized 2 types of terriers, the Parson Russell Terriers and Russell Terriers. The Parson has longer legs and can be shown in ALL AKC events. The Russell Terrier is shorter legged and can be shown in AKC companion dog AND earthdog events. If your dog has a foreign registration, you may go to www.akc.org for foreign registration forms. If you have reason to believe your dog is pure breed but do not have registration papers go to www.akc.org and look up PAL/ILP registration. If you need help with registration, contact Lynn at BJsReverie@aol.com for assistance.

What is a PAL?

PAL/ILP stands for Purered Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges. If your dog lacks any type of registration papers and you believe your dog to be pure breed, you may apply for an PAL/ILP number for your dog from the AKC. This will allow your to dog to participate in AKC companion dog and performance events. You may go to http://www.akc.org/reg/ilpex.cfm for more information.

For all of those new EarthDog enthusiasts (and old alike)
A few pointers about Earthdog are in the 2 Pdf Files here:

This is the Basics of EarthDog
This is a great list of resouces and links about EarthDog

What everyone needs to bring to an Earthdog Event:

1. Water, drinks & snacks for you and your dog(s)
2. Sunscreen! sunglasses, hats
3. Folding chairs
4. Crate or exercise pen for your dog
5. Insect repellent
6. Wear protective clothing, sturdy shoes & expect to GET DIRTY!
7. Rain Gear - it's Waimanolo....and potentially WET or WETTER!!
7. Bring treats or toys that your dog really likes.

**If you are able to help us with digging tunnels or coming early the day of the event to set up tents or help with registration, contact Lynn at 672-9876 or BJsReverie@aol.com.

Please come and join us! We always welcome new members! I can email an application if you are interested. With more members, we may be able to hold more events. We are approved by the AKC to hold ALL AKC performance and companion dog events. This includes earthdogs, obedience, rally obedience, agility, tracking. We are concentrating on earthdogs because we are the only ones in Hawaii sponsoring these events. There are other clubs holding all the other events.