EASTERN COUNTIES DACHSHUND ASS
2nd November 2025
Best in Show - Wendy Starkey
Best in Show - Phillip's Tendrow Rubens Hagrid - SW
Reserve Best in Show - Herald's Winterfield Lucky Star- MS
Best Puppy in Show - Seath's Sunsong Shine Like a Star (AI) - SW
Reserve Best Puppy in Show - Fowler's Kallosphilos Aurora - MW
Best Veteran in Show - Paskin's Cedavoch It's Taboo at Kindeace VW - SL
Thank you to the Officers and
Committee for inviting me to judge Best in Show today. The class judges sent
through some very nice dogs. I was a bit disappointed that more than I would
like had loose elbows. The puppies were a delight and they were confident and
out going they all deserved being in the line up. They should all bring their
owners fun and success. Although there were no miniature veterans the three I
did have were a credit to their owners, not an easy decision on this occasion.
ANY VARIETY J&C MEMORIAL OPEN STAKES 1 – Matzell Martinella – Miss M Norton A
very nice Red Smooth bitch, good conical head with a
good well set ear, a reasonable length of neck into a well laid shoulder, good
ribbing and she holds her top line at all times, She has ample well muscled hind
quarters. She moves with ease an drive.
2 – Rozamie Tiger Feet – Mr J 7 Mrs J Williams Brindle Mini Smooth. He was a
stand alone Miniature in this class but was going to be shrouded by the bigger
exhibits. He has a very pleasing head, good ear set and nice almond shaped eyes.
Personally being picky I would like a little more length of neck, but that said
he does have a well laid shoulder and good tight elbows. He has a well supported
top line, and again is well muscled with a nice flowing movement.
BEST IN SHOW
Tendrow Rubens Hagrid – Mrs V Phillips Wire Haired. A lovely example of the
breed. He is a bold strong looking dog who just radiates “fit for function” he
has a strong head with a strong muzzle, his ears are well placed. He had a long
slightly arched neck, his shoulders a well laid with strong tight elbows. His
keel runs well back and he has no exaggeration over his short loin. His rear
quarters are well muscled and he moves with purpose and drive,
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Winterfield Lucky Star – Mrs R & Miss SJ Herald A Black & Tan Mini Smooth. A
very feminine example but still constructed to do the job she is bred for. She
has a very pleasing head and expression, again an ample length of neck into a
well laid shoulders, again nice tight fitting elbows, lovely rounded rib cage
with a correct proportioned loin. No exaggeration on the rear whilst still well
muscled and moved well covering the ground all the time.
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Sunsong Shine Like A Star (AI) – Mrs S Seath wire Haired. This was the closest
class. I was splitting hairs in my decision and I believe this lady had the
added level of maturity that gave her the edge. She has the most striking head
and expression, good reach of neck into a well placed shoulder and tight elbows,
she has good prominent keel and her ribbing runs well throughout. There is a
good base for her to muscle really well and although all the puppies enjoyed
there time on the move she gave enough to show she could drive, one who I am
sure will go far
Wirehaired Dachshund - Caroline Corner (Carcorn)
Best of Breed - Phillip's Tendrow Rubens Hagrid
Reserve Best of Breed - Coverley's Aventine Aunt Patience
Best Puppy - Seath's Sunsong Shine Like a Star (AI)
Puppy Dog or Bitch (4)
1st Seath's Sunsong Shine Like a Star (AI)
2nd Jone's Something Audatious Among Clanwillow
3rd Walker's Pink Cupcakes
Res Smith's Green Fern
Junior Dog or Bitch (3)
1st Lane's Auspicious Annie for Lanebern
2nd Walker's Pink Cupcakes
3rd Smith's Green Fern
Yearling Dog or Bitch NO ENTRIES
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (1)
1st Haye's Ottnott Doreen Martha
Limit Dog or Bitch (3,2)
1st Coverley's Aventine Aunt Patience
Open Dog or Bitch (3,1)
1st Phillip's Tendrow Rubens Hagrid
2nd Coverley's Aventine Dolcetto
Longhaired - Caroline Corner (Carcorn)
Best of Breed - Paskin's Kineace Hit the Road Jack JW
Reserve Best of Breed - Paskin's Kindeace Texas Ranger ShCEx
Best Puppy -
Puppy Dog or Bitch NO ENTRIES
Junior Dog or Bitch (1)
1st Paskin's Delsaux Life Goes on at Kindeace
Yearling Dog or Bitch (1)
1st Paskin's Kindeace London' Calling
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (3,1)
1st Paskin's Kindeace You Wear it Well
2nd Dimon's Swansford Gingerdora by Labbadax
Limit Dog or Bitch (6,2)
1st Paskin's Kindeace Texas Ranger ShCEx
2nd Borsuk & Fossett's Baltic Legacy Via Amberteckel
3rd Paskin's Swansford Almadora
Res Dimon's Labbadax Kristiansand
Open Dog or Bitch (7,3)
1st Paskin's Kineace Hit the Road Jack JW
2nd Paskin's Cedavoch It's Taboo at Kindeace VW
3rd Wedge's Dolan Tears of a Clown
Res Fossett's Brysdax Mamma Mia
Smooth Haired - Caroline Corner (Carcorn)
Best of Breed - Wyeth's Rayol Texas Ranger
Reserve Best of Breed - Roberts & Smith's Rayol Cherry Pancake
Best Puppy -
Puppy Dog or Bitch NO ENTRIES
Junior Dog or Bitch NO ENTRIES
Yearling Dog or Bitch (1)
1st Halsall & Hughe's Scipsar Just Give Me a Reason
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (4,1)
1st Wyeth's Rayol Texas Ranger
2nd Valentine's Empetthounds Genesis into Tiffwazz
3rd Heel's Daxonary Ravishing Rose
Limit Dog or Bitch (3)
1st Roberts & Smith's Rayol Cherry Pancake
2nd Valentine's Amlida Tamora for Tiffwazz
3rd Taylor's Hampdach Cheeky Chappie at Whitewebbs
Open Dog or Bitch (7,4)
1st William's Ir Ch Dovestream Do Me a Favour
2nd Norton's Matzell Martinella
3rd Seago & Gibbard's Ch Amlida Spirit
Miniature Smooth Haired - Ian Negus (Tarramist)
Best of Breed - Herald's Winterfield Lucky Star
Reserve Best of Breed - Herald's Winterfield Lady in Red JW
Best Puppy - Robertson's Marvale Cuckoo at Ravenwood
Puppy Dog or Bitch (1)
1st Robertson's Marvale Cuckoo at Ravenwood
Junior Dog or Bitch (3,1)
1st Herald's Winterfield Black Orchid
2nd Robertson's Ravenwood Bootylicious
Yearling Dog or Bitch (2,1)
1st Cato's Jenivon's Alexandra of Earldax
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (4,2)
1st William's Rozamie Tiger Feet
2nd Cato's Winterfield's August Delight of Earldax
Limit Dog or Bitch (5,2)
1st Herald's Winterfield Lucky Star
2nd Robertson's Marvale Comanche at Ravenwood
3rd Roberts & Smith's Rozamie Magic Moments
Open Dog or Bitch (4,2)
1st Herald's Winterfield Lady in Red JW
2nd William's Lokmadi Call Me Louis Rozamie
Many thanks to the committee of ECDA for inviting me to judge the miniature dachshunds at their show and for the warm welcome both me and my wife received. I was pleased to see clean and correct mouths throughout and a big improvement in tightness of elbows from the last time I judged Miniatures. Well done to the breeders!
MIN SMOOTH-HAIRED
P (1)
1.Robertson’s Marvale Cuckoo at Ravenwood, 9 month male, lovely head and expression, long neck into well placed shoulders. Good topline and rear angulation. Would like a little more drive when moving but I’m sure this will come in time. BP
J (3,1a)
1.Roberts & Smith, Winterfield Black Orchid, 16 month bitch with long neck, nice front assembly, topline ok. Would like shorter hocks but she moved well. 2.Robertson’s Ravenwood Bootylicious, shorter in neck and not the front of 1.
Y (2,1a)
1.Cato’s Jenivons Alexandra of Earldax, 19 month dog, nice head, good mouth, topline and rear angulation ok but a little deep in keel for me. Moved well.
PG (4,2a)
1.Williams Rozamie Tiger Feet, 2yr dog, pleasing head with dark eye, good mouth, well laid shoulder, moved well. 2.Cato’s Winterfield August Delight of Earldax, 2yr bitch, nice head, topline and rear ok but forward in shoulder.
L (5,2a)
1.Herald’s Winterfield Lucky Star, good mouth, nice head and neck leading into good shoulders and front. Solid topline held on the move, good rear angulation and tail set. Moved well BOB, RBIS. 2.Robertson’s Marvale Comanche at Ravenwood, similar remarks to 1 but very slight preference for the front assembly on 1. 3.roberts & Smith, Rozamie Magic Moments. Tightest class of the day.
O (4,2a)
1.Herald Winterfield Lady in Red JW, pleasing head with dark eye, long neck into well laid shoulders, held topline on the move. RBOB. 2.Williams’ Lokmadi Call Me Louis Rozamie, similar remarks but not quite the front of 1.
Miniature Wire Haired - Ian Negus (Tarramist)
Best of Breed - Magri's Gilcoru Lurgi Rozamie
Reserve Best of Breed - Fowler's Kallosphilos Aurora
Best Puppy - Fowler's Kallosphilos Aurora
Puppy Dog or Bitch (3)
1st Fowler's Kallosphilos Aurora
2nd Muggleton's Rozamie Repectable
3rd Fowler's Kallosphilos Orion
Junior Dog or Bitch (2)
1st Magri's Gilcoru Lurgi Rozamie
2nd Parker's Zabannah Moonlight Magic
Yearling Dog or Bitch (1)
1st Gaut-Jone's Rosenbach Christmas Rose
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (3)
1st Startup's Hanishan Omega
2nd Tomsett & Bruty's Dajean Kristar
3rd Ward-Blower' Dajean Surely Keifer at Willowmist
Limit Dog or Bitch NO ENTRIES
Open Dog or Bitch (2,1)
1st Ward-Blower's Whitewebbs Jonny Be Good at Willowmist
P (4,1a)
1.Fowler’s Kallosphilos Aurora, Lovely compact construction giving a great outline on this 6 months bitch, good topline and rear angulation, nice head and neck running into well placed shoulders, tight elbows, moved well. BPIB, RBPIS. 2.Mugleton & Magri Rozamie Respectable, slightly longer but in balance, nice head, good shoulders, preferred the forward movement of 1. 3.Fowler’s Kallosphilos Orion. These were 3 very nice 6 month old puppies who should have a great future if they continue to develop. Very close decision.
J (2)
1.Magri’s Gilcoru Luigi Rozamie, 17 month dog, nice overall shape, good head and neck, well constructed front, solid topline and good underline, nice rear angulation used well on the move. He was a little unsettled on the move to begin but settled down the more he went, particularly in the challenge. Won BOB on maturity. 2.Parker’s Zabannah Moonlight Magic, long neck into level topline, good rear. Front feet turn out a little too much for me.
Y (1)
1.Gaut-Jones Rosenbach Christmas Star, compact bitch, good mouth, could use a little more length, rear angulation ok. A little reluctant to show herself off today.
PG (3)
1.Startup’s Hanisham Omega, compact well constructed bitch, excellent muscle definition, tight feet. Moved ok. 2.Tomsett & Bruty Dajean Kristar, longer but in proportion, good neck, tight elbows. A little unsettled on the move. 3.Ward-Blower Dajean Surely Keifer at Willowmist
L (No Entries)
O (2,1a)
1.Ward-Blower Whitewebbs Jonny be Good at Willowmist, 6yr boy, good head and neck, correct mouth, topline ok, slightly long in hock.
Ian Negus
Miniature Long Haired - Ian Negus (Tarramist)
Best of Breed - Phillip's Summerview Midnight Sky
Reserve Best of Breed - Taverner's Bracknfire My Honey Bee at Tavertekel
Best Puppy - Didrusty Cleopatra
Puppy Dog or Bitch (3,1)
1st Didrusty Cleopatra
2nd Whitnall's Cankasper Bells and Bows
Junior Dog or Bitch (3,1)
1st Dare's Larkhund Celtic Rose Darsoms
2nd Whitnall's Hoopydax Raiyne or Shine
Yearling Dog or Bitch (1)
1st Edwards-Everett & EverettEmeraldax Naked Kiss
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (4,2)
1st Whitnall's Cankasper Deep River
2nd Coward's Cankasper Red Ruby
Limit Dog or Bitch (2)
1st Taverner's Bracknfire My Honey Bee at Tavertekel
2nd Millington's Cunannun Win the Day
Open Dog or Bitch (6,4)
1st Phillip's Summerview Midnight Sky
2nd May's Custard and Jelly
MINI LONG-HAIRED
P (3,1a)
1.Krisjane’s Didirusty Cleopatra, 6 months bitch, decent head and eye, good topline held on the move, moved ok. A little taller than my preference. BP, 2. Whitnall’s Cankasper Bells and Bows, correct mouth, topline held and moved ok. Elbows a little too prominent.
J (3,1a)
1.May’s Scrumptious Red On The Dot JW, pleasing head on a long neck, well laid shoulders, good topline and rear angulation, moved ok. 2.Whitnall’s Hoopydax Raiyne or Shine, nice head, shoulders ok, rear movement a little suspect today.
Y (1)
1.Edwards-Everett & Everett, Emeraldax Naked Kiss, tight elbows, decent front and rear angulation. Took a while to settle on moving. Would like a longer neck.
PG (4,2a)
1.Whitnall’s Cankasper Deep River, nice head and expression, good front construction, rear angulation ok, topline held on the move. 2. Coward’s Cankasper Red Ruby, I understand this was the first show for dog and handler. It was a shame I was unable to place my hands on her so couldn’t make a proper assessment. I suggested handling classes until the dog is comfortable with being handled by strangers. Moved ok.
L (2)
1.Taverner’s Brackenfire My Honey Bee at Tavertekal, good head, nice expression, correct mouth, level topline, good rear angulation used well on the move. RBOB. 2.Millington’s Cunannun Win the Day, dark pigment, topline ok, would like tighter elbows.
O (6,4a)
1.Phillips Summerview Midnight Sky, good front assembly, tight elbows, solid topline and underline, nice head, dark oval eye, good rear angulation used to effect when moving. BOB. 2.May’s Custard and Jelly, nice head, good front and rear, topline ok. Not the movement of 1.