Northern Counties Dachshund Club 2013

Judge: Jean Blandford

Best in Show

I was delighted to be asked to judge Best in Show at what has  always been one of my favourite Dachshund clubs. First coming to their shows in  the nineteen fifties when they were held in Harrogate handling my mothers  Dachshunds. I was delighted to find the welcoming atmosphere was still there.  Spoilt for choice for BIS with a lovely line up, however the wire, Lewis Crooks  Barmaud Rufus [irl.imp] completely captivated me when he strode into the ring.  I was delighted when I went over him on the table. Masculine head on strong  neck going into well laid shoulders. Strong topline and powerful quarters. To  top it all a crisp wire coat. However pushing him hard was one of the nicest  miniature smooth I have seen for some years Blackburns Ch Sonderbar Billiejean  at Stargang (imp). Sweet head, excellent shoulder, nice legs and feet. True  mover and keeping her lovely lines at all times. When it came to judge best puppy most seemed tired and a  little edgy at the end of a long day. On the first run round the Min wire Thorn  Andrews Drakesleat Fifty Scents caught my with his powerful ground covering  movement. Excellent front, top and underline and I felt he scored with his  strong quarters and length of stride. Res was the beautiful long Mitchells  Bronia Mr Pepys. Exquisite head with lovely eyes and ears. Strong top and  underline. True coming and going. Shown in fabulous coat and condition.