Scottish Dachshund Club 2013
Judge: Judith Armstrong
Best in Show
My thanks go to the Scottish Club for inviting me. It was a real Honour
Judging best in show. I had the enjoyable task of putting my hands on
some promising dachshunds. All the exhibits I judged showed excellent
temperaments. All had good mouths with correct dentition. I judged the
Dachshunds according to the Breed Standard, once again this is open to
ones interpretation. Having read this with my beady eyes I can only say
that this is not a brand new breed standard but one that has only been
tweeked here and there .In my view construction and soundness are
paramount, I looked for a well balanced hound that looked like a hound,
by that I mean one with bone and substance. While I agree that the
health of any animal is vital I also feel that we should not loose sight
of the type we breed in the UK. With this in mind my decisions were as
follows. Best in show Blackburns Stargang Crusoe.Beautiful young male.
The most eye catching head piece, correct almond eye, black as coal as
in keeping with his colour. Loved the bone and substance on this young
hound, beautiful feet thick pads with short toes. Soundest of fronts,
elegant neck running into well laid shoulders. Firm topline held
correctly at all times.well made rear with good angulation.This young
miniature wire is also blessed with the most fabulous jacket. He was
well presented and handled well on the table, he is well up to the task
of being what a show dog requires. He moved out smartly with verve and
drive, a very exciting future must lay ahead for him. Reserve Best in
Show Hunts Carpaccio Congnac Diamond. Chocolate and Tan Smooth Haired.
Ultra feminine head with correct pigmentation for her colour. Correct
mouth with good size teeth. Graceful neck well filled front, presenting
a good even front on the stack and on the move. Topline held well when
standing and moving. This young bitch shows great forward reach when
moving really reaching out in front. Handled to get the most out of her.
Carpaccio Congnac Diamond was also Best Puppy In Show. Reserve Best
Puppy in Show Mitchells Bronia Mr Pepys Standard Long Haired male. The
most beautiful red. Loved the arrogance on this youngster. Correct
almond shaped eye good mouth, well boned with grand feet, soundest of
fronts well made rear with enough angulation. Kept a good outline at all
times, showed steadily throughout. Many thanks to my fellow judges
sending through such good examples of our breed.
Mrs Judith I Armstrong
Veteran.7-9 years. 11 Entries, 6 Absent.
1st.Mitchell’s Bronia Lucidissma.
This 8yr old black/tan mini smooth was so correct in all departments, with well constructed front, correct shoulders and excellent ribbing .She was compact and balanced, and moved so well. Best Vet.
2nd. Turner’s Ch Marictur Uptown Madam.
Another quality black/tan, this time a 7yr old, st/smooth, again so well constructed, with beautiful front and shoulders and correctly angulated quarters. She too looked a picture on the move and it was a difficult decision between them.
3rd.Mc Naughton’s Ch.Cedavoch Bewitched.
Veteran. 10 years and over.
1st.Shutt’s Ir.Ch.Jadag Kadbry Rose of Donnadoon.
Choc/ dapple, so well put together all through ,with super ribbing and front construction. She moved so well and did enjoy herself on her day out.
2nd.Ch Metadale Daquarie.
Smart sh/red, 10yr old st/long, with lovely coat groomed to perfection. Well constructed all through, he too enjoyed his day out, but was a little slower on the move than the mini.
Sue Roberts
AVDachshund
Don McNaughton Memorial Puppy Stakes (11)(1wd)1st. Anderson &
Peel's Clentry Dispicable Me. A smart red miniature smooth bitch lovely
clean outline, pleasing head good reach of neck sound front and well
rounded quarters. Moved smartly around the ring. 2 Harrison & Cooks.
Bronia Kingpin. Quite a large Standard Long Haired Dog, his last week
in puppy, head o.k. Strong front and shoulders for his age plenty of
bone and good out line moved well. 3 Andison & Peel's. Rijobeau Caramel
Crisp. Special Beginners. (2,1)1 Riley's. Diddy Sasha
Great. Mini long haired red bitch feminine head good top line and quite
a nice shape at the back end just a little loose in front. Y(12,7)1
Meads. Ardenrun Aeron Into Minimead. Yet another red mini smooth, a
good outline throughout, looked quite smart on the table feminine head
plenty of neck level top line. Used the ring well. 2 Garlick's.
Ranglewood Justica. Black & Tan standard long bitch, correct head good
reach of neck well knuckled tight feet well filled ribcage. Could have
moved a little better when on the move. 3 Kennedy's Denkena's Miss Bootylicious.
Av BRACE. 1 Dalgety's Standard Smooths. 2 Kennedy's
Miniature Longs. Veronica Collins Memorial Stakes O
(12,7)1 Geeson's. Abydachs Summer Wine. A beautiful well bred standard
long haired bitch. Turned out to perfection as always by this kennel
just the right size for me well balanced throughout. 2 Dalgety's.
Thundergay Delta Dawn. Black and Tan a two year old standard smooth
haired bitch refind head good reach of neck nice front and rear unlucky
to have met the winner this time. 3 McLenannan's Bronia Judas Kiss At
Chequevar SH CM. Members Stakes Open. (10,5)1 Dalgety's.
Thundergay Bebop A Lula. Two year old black and tan bitch feminine head
dark eyes and well set ears, sound front good shoulders and correct top
line moved well. 2 McNaughton's. Bronia Velveteen. Black & tan Standard
Long Haired Bitch, good shape and outline plenty of bone for her size
moved well. 3 Mead's. Lokmadi Blushing Groom For Minimead.
Morris Armstrong