Crufts 2012
DACHSHUND - MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED
VD(2) 1 Luke's
Corrieknowe Circassian. 12 years b/t in very good condition with shiny coat,
pleasing head with good expression, good length of neck, firm topline and well
angulated quarters, enjoying his day out keeping a good outline moving, sound.
2 Orton's Scalamor Solomons Seal ShCh, 8 years old b/t, again in good
condition, head is pleasing with nice expression, lengthy neck into clean
shoulders, presentation and handling good, lost out to first on movement.
Sp PD(10) 1 Williams' Cwmdarhian The Sundance Kid. What a cracking red
puppy this is, excels in head, neck and shoulders, correct front and good feet,
firm topline into well angulated quarters, very good muscletone for one so
young, held his good shape when moving and beautifully handled, must have a
bright future. BP. 2 Muggleton's Mosiarto Mister Motivator. Very nice b/t boy,
liked his head and expression, good length of neck into correct shoulders,
topline firm, held well on the move, very good front and feet, quarters strong
which he used well on the move, close up to first, should do well. 3 Mead's
Lokmadi Blushing Groom For Minimead. Very smart little dog, liked him a lot,
good head with dark expressive eyes, very nice shape on the stack, good neck,
front, topline and quarters, good extension moving, handled and presented well.
Sp JD (5) 1 Shelton's Barisse A Touch Of Magic. Very good b/t,
excellent forehand, tight feet, pleasing head and expression, excellent neck
and good shoulders, firm topline and well angulated quarters, no extremes when
stacked, very well presented and handled, easy winner on his very sound
movement. 2 Williams' Stargang Jaguar For Cwmdarhian. B/t with good head, would
prefer less wrinkle on front legs but he has very good tight feet, neck is
long, topline level and his quarters strong and well muscled, presentation and
handling excellent, movement sound fore and aft, keeping correct outline. 3
Neill-Fraser's Granadan Revelation At Baxendale. Very pleasing b/t with good
head and expression, strong neck and good front assembly, firm topline, correct
quarters, moved well round the ring, in top condition.
YD(11, 2) 1 Metcalfe-Bilgin's Metadale Georgeous George. What a
fabulous name for this red boy, very nice to handle on the table with pleasing
head and expression, good clean neck and shoulders, strong, firm topline,
correct underline and well angulated quarters, outmoved all in this class. 2
Orton's Cagebrook Thyme To Go To Scalamor. Liked the head and expression on
this red boy, good depth and length of body, enough neck, correct front
assembly and good quarters, topline kept at all times, very sound on the move
and very well handled. 3 Burton's Swingtrees Justin Time. Nice red boy with
pleasing head, very good forehand and well angulated quarters, looked very nice
when stacked with level topline, well presented and handled, not quite the
movement of the two above going away but kept his balance in profile.
LD (14) 1 Williams' Cwmdarhian Touch Of Class. Well named b/t boy, he
does have class, correct in all departments, houndy head, long neck, super
shoulders, long upper arm, excellent top and underline, strong quarters,
outmoved them all to win this strong class. 2 Andison &Peel's Clentry Black
Pudding. Very good b/t, not a flashy boy but lovely to go over on the table, in
very hard condition with plenty of muscletone, good head, lengthy neck, good
shoulders, firm topline and excellent quarters, kept a well balanced outline on
the move, very sound. 3 Roberts' Denver Darling Echo Falls. Lovely red boy,
very nice to handle, liked his head and expression, very good forehand, correct
angulation, strong topline and quarters, looked good stacked and moved round
the ring well, sound and very well handled.
OD(13) This was a lovely class to judge. The first five placed were
all champions. 1 Hunt's Ch Carpaccio Captain Scarlet JW. Stunning red boy that
ticks all the boxes. On the table, hands just flow from his very good head to
his excellent quarters, he looks a picture posed, also stands well on a loose
lead, excels on the move, just powers round the ring with such style. If
possible, he looked even better in the Group ring. Congratulations. DCC, BOB,
Group 4. 2 Roberts' Ch Denver Midnight Sun. Very pleasing red boy, very similar
in make and shape to Captain Scarlet. Loved his head and expression,
beautifully balanced quarters, another one that excels on the move, keeping his
excellent outline at all times. RCC in this very strong class. 3 Coxon's
D'Arisca I Do Declare. Lovely b/t who has just gained his title. In superb
condition, his coat was like a mirror, liked his head, long neck, good
shoulders, firm, level topline and well angulated quarters, looked good posed
and also on a loose lead, moved round the ring with great aplomb, very sound
and kept a good outline.
GCD(3) 1 Neill-Fraser's Granadan Revelation At Baxendale. 2 Goodacre's
Acrehill Family Affair. 4 year old b/t of lovely type, good head, neck, topline
and quarters, in excellent condition and super temperament, moved well. 3
Ashwell-Carter &Ergis' Ch Siouxline Indigo. 6 year old b/t of lovely quality,
looked very good stacked but lost out on the move.
VB(3) 1 Coxon's Ch/Am/Can Ch Grandgable Tickle My Fancy. Lovely 8 year
old brindle lady who has kept her good outline, in sparkling condition, she
looked a picture stacked and so sound on the move. 2 Paterson's Yasmin
Firebabe. Seven and a half year old red with a good head, long neck, very good
front and neat feet, kept a nice shape moving and very well handled. 3 Mayger's
Woolsock's Black Satin. 8 year old b/t, such a lovely girl, it is so nice to
see the oldies enjoying their day out, all three looked good both moving and
posed, close decision between second and third.
Sp PB(11, 1) 1 Ergis, Melbourne &Holdsworth's Sioux Alliance With
Melriding. Lovely 10 months b/t puppy. I liked her head and dark expressive
eyes, very elegant stacked with long crested neck into good shoulders, correct
front, good topline and quarters, uses herself well on the move keeping a
lovely outline, well presented and handled. 2 Hunt's Cwmdarhian Back To Alabama
At Carpaccio. Another lovely b/t of thirteen and a half months, very mature,
good head, neck and shoulders, strong topline and quarters, very well balanced
keeping a good outline moving, in sparkling condition and so well handled, not
much to choose from these two beautiful puppies, a very hard decision. I'm sure
they will both have a bright future. 3 Reed's Deercroft Secret Love. B/t of 12
months, won her place here on conformation and movement, good head and
expression, enough neck, very correct forehand and well angulated quarters, on
the move she kept her good outline at all times, very sound and well handled.
One to watch.
Sp JB(13, 2) 1 Coxon's D'Arisca Damsel In A Dress. I couldn't get past
this stunning b/t in this class. So smart, elegance with substance, very good
head with expressive eyes, looks at you so kindly, good neck, excellent
forehand, good topline and quarters, looks good stacked and on a loose lead,
her movement is a joy to watch. For me stood away in the challenge to take the
BCC. 2 Salisbury's Brocklewood Black Velvet. This is a very good young lady,
unlucky to meet first in such good form, loved her overall balance with her
good head, long neck, strong topline and quarters, excels on the move and in
sparkling condition. 3 Callow's Garthorne Rosie. Very pretty red who was very
nice to handle on the table, well balanced with good head, front assembly,
topline and quarters, a little more neck would complete the picture, very well
handled and sound on the move.
YB(7, 1) 1 Ergis' Siouxline Thomasina. Very elegant and smart b/t with
excellent ring presence, in sparkling condition and handled so well to get the
very best from her. I liked her head, lengthy neck, good shoulders and front,
strong topline and quarters which she uses to advantage on the move. Very
sound. 2 McAuley's Elnside Syrupitty Dodah. Very stylish red, my notes read
good in all departments, won this place on her excellent and sound movement,
beautiful outline stacked, looked a picture on the table and was lovely to go
over, very pleasing young lady. 3 Metcalfe's Bilgins Metadale Luscious Lil.
Very pretty red girl, good head and body properties, very well balanced
throughout, excellent front assembly, good top and underline, nice to handle on
the table when stacked and I liked her a lot, just needs to settle on the move,
more ring training perhaps.
PGB(14, 2) 1 McAulay's D'Arisca Strip The Willow At Elnside. This
brindle won this class on her very sound movement, pretty head, dark eyes,
enough neck, front movement excels on the move, topline is good and she has
excellent driving quarters, kept a good, balanced outline at all times. 2
Muggleton's Mosiarto Smelly Nelly. What a very unfortunate name for this very
nice girl, liked her head with dark expressive eyes, good front with strong
topline and quarters, looked good on the move keeping a balanced outline. 3
Orton's Scalamor Belle Heather. Pretty red with a lot of quality, very
feminine, pleasing head, good front and feet, topline and quarters strong, very
nice to handle on the table, sensibly handled and moved sound both ways and in
profile.
LB(13) 1 Kerry's Kireton Agnes. Good headed b/t with very good front
and feet, strong level topline and powerful, well angulated quarters, liked the
overall balance when stacked and which she kept well on the move, very well
handled and very sound. 2 Muggleton's Mosiarto Beautiful Belle JW. Thought this
one could be my winner when she was on the table, most beautiful head and
expressive eyes, good neck, shoulders, topline and quarters, good reach on
front movement as front assembly is correct, but lost out on hind movement to
first. 3 Robinson's D'Arisca Dark And Delicious. Very nice b/t in sparkling
condition, liked her head and expressive eyes, lengthy neck and good forehand,
well balanced with good topline and quarters, sensibly handled and good
temperament.
OB(10, 4) 1 Blackburn-Bennett's Stargang Serenity. Very stylish red
with a most stunning red jacket, lovely to handle on the table, good head and
expression, good neck and front legs and feet, correct shoulders, topline and
quarters, lovely outline stacked and kept well on the move, beautifully
handled, very sound and pleased to award her the RCC. 2 Coxon's D'Arisca Be
Dazzled. S/r of excellent type from this kennel, good head, neck and front
assembly, topline and quarters good, lower to ground than first but she used
herself well on the move with good extension, shown in excellent condition and
very sound. 3 Ergis' Ch Siouxline April Folly JW. Another lovely red, liked her
head, lengthy neck, good front, level topline, good strong quarters, which she
used well on the move, another from this kennel in sparkling condition and
great temperament.
GCB 1 Paterson's Yasmin Firebabe.
Wendy Barrow
