Southern Dachshund Ass 2004

Judge: Val Skinner

BEST IN SHOW

I enjoyed my day and had top quality dogs competing for the top spot. BIS was Bethel's, Ch. Hampdach Autumn Quest. This super Smooth with his coat the colour of burnished copper took my eye immediately, which his sound, free movement, and proud head carriage. He fits the breed standard perfectly, without any exaggeration. Classic head, excellent front assembly, topline and well muscled and angulated quarters, give a lovely picture. Has bone and substance in a nice sized package. He impressed me greatly. RBIS was Dance's, Ch/Ir Ch. Emen Nipper in the Air. Quality brindle dog with correct harsh double coat. Super type. Very sound on the move. He keeps excellent outline. Has drive from behind. Loved his head and eye giving him that mischievous expression I love a wire to have. He is pleasing to go over. Construction good all through. BPIS was Plant's, Merehill Whirlybird. Stunning b/t Min Smooth. So composed and together for a Minor Puppy. There is nothing I would change. So much bone and substance for size and still very feminine. Classic head, dark oblique eye. Reachy neck running into a very good shoulder and correct front assembly. Excellent top and correct underline (no cut up here) is long, low and level but with ground clearance. Strong, well angulated quarters which gave here plenty of drive. Her true, free movement is a joy to see. Has so much promise for the future. RBPIS was Leyshon's, Jadag Silver Heir with Picjlescott. This Min Longhaired dog has good well defined dapple markings with correct flat sikly coat. Pleased in head and eye and all over body construction. Has bone and substance. Has good turn of stifle. Outline good. Movement both sound and true, if a little reluctant at times.