Midland Counties  2002

Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

Judge : Jennie Mueller

PD. (3). 1. McAlister’s, Lochfyne Rakino. Very masculine red dog with good head and expression. Strong front and good shoulders with good ribbing. Rear angulation good and he won this class because of his drive and soundness. Well handled. BD. 2. Ergis’, Siouxline Luke. Black and tan dog with good head and expression. Good reach of neck. Adequate ribbing. Super feet and in excellent body weight. Well muscled but weaker in movement behind and not maturity of first. 3. Water’s, Shelsall Magic Earnest.

PGD. (2). 1. Parich’s, Artdach Motivation. Black and tan dog with adequate front and ribbing. Hind movement could be better but as both were novice. I’m sure it will improve with practise. I wich them both well. 2. Orton’s, Artdach Motivation. Similar type as first good head and front. Ribbing could be better. Moved with good topline but moves very close in front movement. Dog well handled and dog in good condition.

OD. (1). 1. Orton’s, Scalamor Dudley Nightshade. Another masculine dog with good head and expression. Good shoulders and good ribbing. Hind angulation which enabled him to more with drive. Well handled and close decision for BD. Awarded RBD.

PB. (4). 1. Munt’s, Pipersvale Stella Artosis. Super red bitch with beautiful head, eye and expression. Super front with good shoulders. Ribbing good with super hind angulation which enables her to move with drive. Handled beautifully and obviously loves the job. Wish I could take her home. RBB and BP. 2. Hunt’s, Carpaccio Shopaholic. Another nice bitch black and tan with good head and expression. Adequate front and ribbing. Good hind angulation but first just had more maturity on her side. Obviously got a good future. 3. McAlister’s, Lochfyne Sweet Breeze.

PGB. (6). 1. Munt’s, Pipersvale Stella Artois. 2. Orton’s, Scalamor Black Narcissus. Black and tan with not such a good head as first. Good front and adequate ribbing. Could drive more from behind but kept topline on the move. 3. Winchurch’s, Donnadoon My Desire for Brianolf.

OB. (3). 1. Hunt’s, Carpaccio Travelling Light. Another bitch to die for. Black and tan with super head and front assembly. Excellent ribbing, hind angulation good which enabled her to move so soundly. Handled and presented to perfection. BB and BOB and 4th in Hound Group. 2. Ergis’s, Siouxline Isabella. Another nice biotch with good head. Good front assembly but nat as mature as first. Ribbing good and hind angulation. Super body condition and well handled. Just not the front movement of first.

J Mueller