WEST OF ENGLAND DACHSHUND ASSOC 16.4.11

BEST IN SHOW

I thank the committee for the WEDA for asking me to take over the judging of the top awards in place of Val Skinner. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and had a warm welcome from all the officers and committee. My best wishes to Val for a speedy recovery. BIS I was delighted with the super line up of top quality exhibits. BIS was Garlick's, Longhaired, Ranglewood Genista. Loved this girl. Lovely feminine head, dark eye and kind expression. Good front, shoulders an ribbing. Firm back and well muscled quarters. Moved soundly both ways retaining her outline. Beautifully handled and in shinning condition. RBIS was McCalmont's, Wirehaired, Ch. Silvze Zest. Another lovely bitch in top condition. Sweet head and expression. Good front, body and outline. Well developed quarters. Moved well. BPIS Another lovely line up winner was Mitchell's, Miniature, Smooth, Bronia Fleiciana. Lovely quality puppy. Sweet head and expression. Good front and shoulders. Well made body and quarters. Moved soundly both ways.. Will surely have a bright future. RBPIS was Dare's, Longhaired, Darsoms Zeticia. Another lovely puppy with a bright future. Feminine head and expression. Good front and shoulders. Nice body lines. Moved with style round the ring. BVIS was Kent's, Wirehaired, Liebling Sweet charity. A bitch I have always admired. Carrying her years well. Pretty head and expression. Well made body and quarters. Moved soundly round the ring.
Elizabeth Harrap