BLACKPOOL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Dachshund (Miniature Wire haired)

Very pleased with my main winners in these classes. All exhibits again presented well and teeth clean. I did find some excellent coats however some coats were poor and this needs to be paid attention to if breeders are to be successful in producing harsh coats. Temperaments were good and no dogs shared any signs of being nervous. Again pleased to see my BOB also being shortlisted in the group. Would have been pleased to take home by BOB, RBOB and BP.

1. P/D Carlita Sunrise – Nice puppy nice head and expression with almond eye. Nice prominent front with tight elbows and good ribbing with well placed shoulders. Excellent coat, moved well and held topline at all times. One that should mature nicely.

1. J/D Helydon Larid Loki -  Stood out today for me. Excellent type and one I could take home. Lovely head and neck into well placed shoulders, prominent front with an excellent underline. Harsh and well presented coat. Moved so soundly as did all from this kennel. BD, BOB and BJ. Was also pleased this quality dog was also shortlisted in the group.
2. J/D Kimbleholme King of Hearts – different type to the winner taller in leg and did not have the same prominent front. Had an excellent coat and moved really soundly carrying level topline. Just preferred the overall type of No 1.

1.      O/D Kimbleholme Jackpot- Very well presented male nice head and expression unlucky today to come up against the J/D. Nice head and expression good front and adequate ribbing well balanced male throughout just felt the J/D moved with more purpose and drive.

1.      P/B Stargang Penny Sue At Pennywave – Well covered and well balanced puppy bitch nice head and eye and correct well placed shoulders. Correct topline and hindquarters. My notes say that I would prefer a slightly harsher coat.

2.      P/B Barratini Ready To Rebel At Bargemon – nice puppy on the table with pleasing head and eye and correct ribbing. Unfortunately, was not cooperating with the handler today and it was difficult to access movement.

1.      J/B Kimbleholme Jackpot – Good harsh coat on this exhibit. Pleasing head and eye with a prominent forechest and nice underline. Carried a level topline and moved soundly out and back.

2.      J/B  Pennywave Pollyanna – smaller type than 1 and a more compact overall bitch. Pleasing head and front excellent ribbing with a short loin and tight elbows. Just preferred the overall movement of 1.

1.      PG/B Stargang Quintina At Pennywave – 6 yr old bitch shown in excellent condition good harsh coat and my notes say teeth spotless. Liked her for overall type and balance tight elbows and good front and a short loin. Pleasing head and expression. Would have preferred a lightly more drive behind on the move.

2.      PG/B Kmai Magic Roundabout At Willowlawn – when I seen this bitch there was lots to like however she just didn’t want to perform today. Had a great coat and pleasing eye with good spring of rib and a short loin. Just didn’t settle at all on the move today. Would have liked to have seen this little bitch perform.

1.      O/B Helydon Fabulous Freya – again another excellent well presented exhibit from this kennel. Stood out for me immediately in this call. Attractive pleasing head and almond eye lovely neck into excellent placed shoulders. Ribbed right back with a short loin into lovely quarters. Moved like a dream going round and pleased to award BB, and RBB.

2.      O/B Pennywave Top Totti – quality bitch not quite the outline of 1. Overall however was balanced with nice forechest with a well sprung rib and a short loin. Carried topline on the move however just not as positive on the move as no 1 today.