Lancashire and Cheshire Dachshund Club  2007

BEST IN SHOW

My thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly and well run show. BIS was Geeson's, Ch. Abydach What a Night. This lovely Longhaired boy took my eye when he entered the ring. Correct size, yet he combines bone, substance and masculine arrogance with elegant and style. Classic head. Reachy neck into good shoulder layback. Well ribbed with oval thorax, tight elbows. Strong well angulated quarters. Moved freely with reach in front and drive behind, keeping his excellent outline at all times. Correct flat gleaming silky coat. RIBS was Turner's, Ch. Marictur Miss Midnight. Nice sized b/t of quality. Elegant head, dark eye. Has reach of neck. Excellent front construction, shoulders, ribbing and topline. Well let down behind, used her quarters to advantage on the move. Movement good both fore and aft. BPIS was Cooper's, Sontag Marcus Absent. Well grown b/t Smooth boy. So very well constructed throughout. Superb head. He has bone and substance. Good turn of stifle. Strong quarters. Moved really well. Good length of stride. Firm outline on the move. Nothing I would alter at this age. RBPIS was Thomas's, Shenaligh Sweet Shadow. Red Miniature Longhaired, promising baby. Lovely type. Exquisite head and shoulders. Topline and quarters good. Moved freely and well. Correct flat silky coat.

Valerie Skinner

A.V. Miniature Dachshund: V (7,4) 1 Shutt's Donnadoon Passion Flower at Rhinestar. Very nicely constructed mini long of 7 yrs who was immaculately presented and very well handled. 2 Carter's R Expression of B. 3 Jamieson's Ch/Ir Ch Airwaves to Carling Via Djeata. Lovely boy who unfortunately tipped the scales. A.V. Standard Dachshund: V (3,1) 1st & Best Veteran Turner's Ch Marictur Material Girl. Lovely quality b&t smooth bitch, very good head and length of neck, well constructed throughout and of excellent type. Moved out with great purpose and is in wonderful condition at 10 years. Beautifully presented and handled. 2 Carter's Romanchi Chenalis at Boglands. A wirehaired dog of 7 years with good head and expression. Just preferred front construction, overall balance and movement of the winner. Nicely handled and presented.