Miniature Dachshund Club 2024 BIS

RBIS - Miss l James’ Lois Lane Cheky’s Hojanmit at Daximoors - Miniature Smooth

Firstly, thank you for the invitation to judge Best in Show. It is a great honour to be invited.

I enjoyed my day, and was delighted to have the chance to handle some beautiful dogs.

My choice for Best in Show was Andrew Whitfield-Roberts’ M/L Ch. Dandydayo Kiss The Girl, 3yr old red bitch. Lovely feminine head, kind expression, good length of neck, well ribbed. Lovely shoulder placement and hind angulation. Sound on the move, fore and aft, covering the ground with ease. Back in coat after a break to raise a litter, really on her toes and commanding attention.

My second choice was the Mini Smooth, Miss l James’ Lois Lane Cheky’s Hojanmit at Daximoors 2yr old red, lovely body shape, compact, good length of rib, faultless movement. I’m sure her owner will have lots of fun with her.

Third was Jones’ Ch. Bimini Chasing Moonbeams, M/W, almost 5yrs old bitch. In great coat and condition, lovely to handle on the table, I liked her very much, but in the Best in Show ring she was not moving at her best.

I awarded Best Puppy in Show to Miss Corominas’ Almarxils Diego for Ruichango, 8 month old red Mini Wire. What a little cracker, lovely chunky puppy, loved his head and eye, well ribbed, correctly angulated, moved out so well, sound positive parallel movement. Getting restless on the table, after a long day. This is the one I would want to take home. I hear he won the Dog CC too. One to watch!!

Second was Miss James’ Daxiemoors Wrapped in Red, M/S, 9 month old, daughter of the 2nd in Best in Show, another promising puppy, very precise on the move. Constructed well.

Third was the Mini long, Dave Norris’ Criscan Que Paso, only 6 months old cream. I liked this one very much, but sadly her owner needs more confidence and training. She is beautifully constructed, and needs time. The future should shine brightly Mr Norris!!

First was Sue Ergis’ Ch Siouxline Rapunzel with Melriding, red Mini Smooth, now 10yrs old. She really shows her socks off! Pretty head, correct eye, good tight shoulders, good length of ribbing, so sound on the move. I’ve awarded her Best Veteran on 2 previous occasions, she’s evergreen.

Second Jan Pain’s, Miniature long, silver dapple Galria Full of Beans at Ravenbeech, now 9yrs. Smart girl, sweet head good ribbing, moved soundly.

Third was Jones’ Ch. Bimini Starstruck, 9yrs old m/w dog, one I have admired from ringside, so well constructed , just not enjoying himself at the end of the day.