I would like to thank the officers of the Ladies Kennel Association, for inviting me to judge Miniature Smooth haired dachshunds at their prestigious show. Thank you also to my very competent steward’s, and the exhibitors for the lovely entry for me to judge.

On the whole I think the breed is in good shape, fronts are generally good, and hind quarters, have improved since the last time I judged them, only the odd one, with cow hocks.

My concern was movement, pinning in behind, and throwing out back legs Closeness in front and little forward extension. Heads could improve, with many too round in the eye.

Temperaments were generally good, no dirty teeth, two with kinked tails. No underweight dogs and just a couple who well exceeded the required weight.

MPD..7 (1)

1^st Lewise’s Trixhund Bring Me Sunshine. Shaded red, elegant but houndy. Lovely head, long neck, well placed shoulders, and good ribbing. Good hind angles, and strong quarter’s, moved with purpose, .BPD. Unfortunate to meet the MPB for BP.

2^nd Shepard’s. Thystine Diaquiri. Quality black and tan, I liked a lot, lovely head and neck, good front with tight elbows, decent ribbing, moved out well, preferred rear of one.

3^rd Shutt’s Waterloo Sunset.

PD 6 (1)

1^st Lewis’s Trixhund Bring me Sunshine

2^nd Shephards Thystine Diaquiri Calypso

3^rd Phillips Stargang Devil May Care of Robinswood.

JD. 6 (1)

Coxons. Distinctly so D’arisca Shaded red who has quality stamped all over him, Lovely head with dark almond eye, Prominent front with tight elbows, bunchy feet, elegant neck into well laid shoulder, could have a little more rib, but well angled quarters, which he used in his free flowing movement, with good forward reach, hind drive and level topline. RCC

2^nd Hunt’s Carpaccio Casablanca, BT with a lot to offer, prominent front, good feet, lacking in many, lengthy neck well ribbed back , Neat hind quarters . Not as positive on the move as one.

3^rd Protheroe’s Royalmaple Hanky Panky.

PGD 5 (1)

Barrett’s Ayseebee Rumour has it, my find of the day, very honest bt, masculine head with dark almond eye and lovely expression. Prominent front with tight elbows, long neck, well placed shoulder, good depth of body and ribbing, excellent hind angulation into well-muscled quarters which he used to move with style and purpose, with proud head carriage, More than happy to award him CC his 2^nd and BOB.

2^nd Phillips, Stargang High hopes of Robinswood.

3^rd Parishes Melriding Lambert Simnel of Gardenhelms

LD 1

1^st Cary’s Swingletree’s Abracadabra. Red with masculine head, good fore chest, decent ribbing, good hind angles, moved well.

OD 4

1^st Coxon and Weir’s D’Arisca Prince of Darkness at Ambrelgo. Typical bt from this kennel, with lots to like, a little round in eye, very good front construction, elegant neck and good shoulder placement. Moved well, I feel I little more ground clearance, would complete the picture.

2^nd Protheroe’s CH Grandgables Crafty Lil Devil at Royalmaple, A worthy champion, who is well constructed through, losing his top ,line today when moving, and in profile, I am sure this will change on another day.

3^rd Blackburn’s Stargang Tiger Feet.

VD, 1

Herrington’s Ch.Kathington Coeur de Lion, This bt tan dog is so well constructed throughout, in excellent condition, a credit to his owner, and a worth Champion.

MPB 8 (2)

1^st Hunts carpaccio Blithe Spirit is from the top drawer, she is so sound, from her excellent front construction, with tight fitting elbows, elegant neck into good shoulder placement, long ribbing, strong meaty quarters, with short neat nocks, moved correctly for and aft, with confidence, in profile she took my breath away .BP RCC.

2^nd Blackburn’s Stargang Fallen Angel Smart red girl, with prominent front, long neck, well balanced body with lovely underline. Moved well.

3^rd Goodman’s Springfern Hermione.

PB 7(2)

1^st Reeds Deercroft Deep Secret, Neat little BT, with lovely head, good feet, prominent front, tight fitting elbows, well off for ribbing, strong well-muscled rear, moved out well.

2^nd Blackburn’s Stargang Moon Magic Elegant BT different type to one, but with lots to like, elegant neck, good length of ribbing, losing her top line on the move. Lovely profile.

3^rd Burke and Manston’s Radcliffe Zathera

JB 8 (1)

Strong class

1^st Kerry’s Kireton Ci Ci Very pleasing bt, who should trouble the best when she matures, she is well made throughout, I liked her tidy front , close fitting elbows, good depth of body, with sweeping underline. Well made quarters. Lovely head carriage, she moved well, keeping her top line and lovely profile.

2^nd Thomas’s Royaldach’ s Authorized Queen, Sound, honest bitch of lovely type, heavier in build than one, but with elegance. In gleaming condition, moved well.

3^rd Muggletons Mosiarto Miss Calculate

PGB 8 (2)

1^st Rollinsons lady in Red for Diamonddax,

Red girl who is full of quality, Lovely bone and feet, Stands four square she is sound through with strong well made quarters, moving steadily with drive.

2^nd Shutts Kissed by the Moon Da Casados Quadrso of Donnadoon.

Elegant black and tan with lovely head and breed type, well ribbed and in gleaming hard condition, not just as together as one, but I liked her a lot.

3^rd Mcquigans Tythe C’est La Vie’

LB 9 (5)

1^st Price’s Brianolf Pink Sapphire of Samlane, Compact red bitch of good type, and substance, prominent front, lovely head and dark eye, good spring of ribbing, well let down rear, moved well. A bit fidgety!

2^nd Williams’s Manacus Amber Cover at Wilimerella

Very nice elegant clear red, with a lot to like, sound in front with lovely head and eye, Positive mover with proud head carriage. Just preferred substance of one.

3 Hughe’s Julidachs Jocasta

OB 7 (2)

Qaulity down the line here.

1^st Rollinsons Cymdarhian Lady Marmalade for Diamonddax, Litter mate to 1^st in PG, and of similar type, feminine head and dark eye, correct front construction, well lade shoulder and spring of ribbing. Chunky well-muscled quarters, moved positively, with front extension and rear drive, in gleaming condition, a touch less weight, would be to her advantage, but couldn’t deny her my CC.today .her 2^nd.

2^nd Coxons D’Arisca Damsel in a Dress Bt girl, of lovely breed type, and well-constructed throughout, she has style and elegance, in gleaming condition, just preferred more positive movement of one.

3^rd Blackburn Bennet’s CH. Lokmadi Sea Holly at Stargang……Completed a trio of lovely girls.

VB 1

1^st Hugh’s Minimead Maid to Love of Julidachs. I can’t understand why this girl doesn’t wear a crown?! With good construction through, elegant lines, with lovely head and eye, ,in gleaming condition and true movement, a credit to her owner. BV

GCB 1

1st Neil-Frasers CH, Siouxline Thomasina, A very nice bt, so worthy of her title, and in tip top condition, showed her socks of, for her very proud owner

Carole Worswick Judge