What counts as a major for Dachshunds (Wirehaired) in the AKC point schedule?

A major is a win worth 3, 4, or 5 points. How many Dachshunds (Wirehaired) need to be entered to reach a major varies by AKC division — see the full division-by-division breakdown on this page, effective May 12, 2026. AKC point schedules are revised periodically, so always confirm current numbers at akc.org before entering a show.

2026 AKC Dachshunds (Wirehaired) Point Schedule by Division

Tap a state below to see what it takes for a major there — defaults to Dachshunds (Wirehaired), search any breed to switch.

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The AKC redraws how many dogs you need to beat for a major every year, division by division. This covers the schedule effective May 12, 2026. Hover or focus a state to see the minimum dogs and bitches needed for a 3-point major there; click or tap it for that division's full 1-through-5-point breakdown (3, 4, and 5-point wins are majors).

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AKC point schedules can be revised — always confirm the current numbers at akc.org before entering a show. Information last manually accessed from the AKC's all-divisions schedule on July 18, 2026.

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Color shows bitches needed for a 3-point major, by division, for Dachshunds (Wirehaired). Darker means more dogs to beat.

Full Dachshunds (Wirehaired) schedule, all divisions

AKC recognized in 1885. The wiriest of the three Dachshund coats came from terrier crosses, giving this variety a scruffier face and an extra dash of terrier boldness underground.

2026 AKC Dachshunds (Wirehaired) point schedule, points needed for a major by division, dogs and bitches
Division	States	Dogs					Bitches
Division	States	1 pt	2 pt	3 pt	4 pt	5 pt	1 pt	2 pt	3 pt	4 pt	5 pt
1	CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT	2	3	4	5	6	2	3	4	5	6
2	DE, NJ, NY, PA	2	3	4	5	6	2	4	6	8	11
3	DC, MD, NC, VA, WV	2	3	4	5	6	2	3	4	5	6
4	FL, GA, SC	2	3	4	5	6	2	4	6	8	12
5	IN, KY, MI, OH	2	3	4	5	7	2	5	7	8	10
6	CO, NV, UT	2	3	4	5	7	2	4	6	7	10
7	KS, OK, TX	2	3	4	5	6	2	3	4	6	10
8	OR, WA	2	3	4	5	6	2	4	6	7	8
9	AZ, CA	2	3	4	5	6	2	5	8	10	13
10	AK	2	3	4	5	6	2	3	4	5	6
11	HI	2	3	4	5	6	2	3	4	5	6
12	Mexico, Puerto Rico	2	3	4	5	6	2	3	4	5	6
13	ID, MT, NE, NM, ND, SD, WY	2	3	4	5	6	2	3	4	5	6
14	AL, AR, LA, MS, TN	2	3	4	5	6	2	3	4	5	6
15	IL, IA, MN, MO, WI	2	3	4	5	6	2	5	7	9	12

Bold columns (3, 4, 5 pt) are majors.

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