What a flattering entry. I was quite delighted to get 125 dogs making 149 entries, far and above my expectations. Qualty throughout was good and I was very happy with the results. Many failed in front and front movement, that was by far the most serious fault in this variety. Good efficient stewarding kept me on my toes and altogether it was a most enjoyable days judging. The KC building at Stoneleigh was full to capacity and a warm atmosphere prevailed throughout. *BEGINNER* (14,7) This class had the most absentees all day. 1 Perry's Chrisford Heidi Hi. 13 month old b/t bitch. Comfortable winner for me. Pleasing head, dark intelligent eyes Held her topline standing and moving. Glossy coat, well conditioned. Moved and showed nicely. 2 Smith's Wolferlow Admiral Nelson. 4 year old b/t dog. Assertive showman. Typical head and expression. Well proportioned. Well handled. Confident on the move. 3 Marton's Montone Be Brave. *MPD* (6,1) 1 Burton's Swingletrees Roulett. 6 months old red. Best mover in this class. Clean outline and overall proportions. Happy and co-operative. Excellent coat and condition. Promising. 2 Hunt's Wolferlow George Brown At Carpaccio. 6 month old choc/tan. Not as sure of himself as winner but a quality puppy with attractive head and expression. Good length of body.Hind action not as assertive as winner. 3 Mason's Teckletown Something Magic. *PD* (6) 1 Berrett's Ayseebee Twinkling Star. BPD. Ten and a half months old b/t of excellent quality and type. Good length of head, firm body and topline. Well conditioned and handled. Steady showman at one with his handler. 2. Bullis' Amaffrey Betcha By Golly Wow. 10 months old b/t with big personality. Attractive head. Fit and well muscled. Moved and showed ok. 3 S Rovlett. *JD* (5,1) 1 Mitchell's Bronia Biaggio. 14 month old b/t. Easy winner here. Good size and type. Excellent topline and quarters. Super outline. Pleasing head, dark eyes. Moved well. Put on a good performance from start to finish and fully deserved the RCC on the day. 2 Robertson's Ayseebee Look Who's Talking To Ravenswood. Nearly 17 months d this red, charming character. Good body, glossy coat. Confident showman and mover. 3 Sly's Ardenrun Ronnie. *PGD *(8) 1 Stephen's Bedu Stars And Stripes. 15 month old red/brindle. Very smart young man who put everything into his showing. Good head, neckline, body and quarters. In excellent condition. Good coat, moved and showed with style. 2 Burke & Manston's Bonavoir Black Jack. 17 month old b/t of nice quality. Attractibe head and good length. Well shown and handled. Not quite as good moving as winner. 3 Thompson's Black Buttons Sweet Heart. *LD* (7,3) 1 Ergis' Siouxline Jacob JW. 22 months old won this class with a bit to spare. Clean outline. Well proportioned quality head of good length. Clean neckline, firm topline. Stylish showman who went well. 2 Scott's Danton Mr Brown At Wolferlow. 2 year old choc/tan. Could move with a little more freedom but presented a good solhouette. Pleasing head. Good bone, legs and feet. Well handled and presented. 3 Smith's Wolferlow Admiral Nelson. *OD *(5,1) 1 Paget & Carroll's Ch Marvale Up With The Lark. CC. 2 year old red that really took my eye in this quite difficult class. All quality head, beautifuly expressive eyes, lovely expression. All male but no coarseness. Excellent feet, best mover in this class, good front and quarters. Well confident. Clean and well presented at one with his handler. Natural showman. 2 Ergis' Ch Siouxline Aaron. 4 year old red. Another typy quality dog in good form. Firm topline. Well balanced steady showman. Moved better than most. Handled to best advantage. 3 Scott's Wolferlow Will Scarlet JW. *MPB* (19,6) 1 Blackburn's Stargang Desert Orchid. Six and a half months old red. Sound, fit and healthy, quite mature looking for one so young. Well constructed, quality head. Excellent to watch on the move holding her topline. Good potential. 2 Russell's Russlek Tea Cake. 8 month old b/t. Another promising puppy. Just not the confidence of winner. Moved well, nevertheless, pretty head. Presented a very good outline. Well shown and handled. 3 Scott's Wolferlow Peggie Sue. *PB *(15,3) 1 Hunt's Carpaccio Clarice Cliff JW. BP and RCC. Eleven and a half months old b/t. Gorgeous puppy, bang on form and I know someone who will love her name. Most appealing in head, eyes and expression. Well muscled and bodied, firm and fit. Lovely topline. Moved and showed really well. In the final line up looked so good and could not be denied the RCC. Very bright prospect, ended the day in style going RBPIS under breed specailist Roy Wood. 2 Scott's Wolferlow Peggie Sue. Second in MPB. Just 6 months so at the other end of the age scale, but certainly held her own here, trotting up and down very confidently. Feminine head, smart and showy. 3 Roberts & Smith's Ayseebee Mistletoe Kisses For Rayol. *JB* (13,3) 1 Blackburn-Bennett's Stargang Song Of Ice N Fire. 14 month old b/t. Feminine youngster with everything in the right place. Most attractive head and expression. Splendid body and topline. Showy and co-operative. Well presented and handled. 2 Reed's Deercroft Daybreak. 16 months old b/t. Good honest bitch. Well presented to look her best. Good head and eyes. Fit body. Held her topline on the go round. 3. Kerry's, Kireton Hebe. *PGB *(16,5) 1 D Daybreak. 2 Bullingham's Bowetts Carminia. 2 year old red. Attractive head and expression. Excellent feet. Good outline and overall proportions. Moved ok. 3 Rudkin's Dynastydax Tiger Lily. *LB* (19,5) Best class so far on the day. I apologise, I took my time here but they took some sorting out. 1 Merry's Isabella Made For Merryline. 2 year old red in terrific form. Lovely size, could not stand or move wrong on the day. Lovely outline. Well muscled quarterds. Good ring presence. Stylish showgirl who out her best foot foreward. Very well handled. One for the upper house I am sure. 2 Blackburn-Bennett's Stargang Mary Rose. 2 year old red who made the going hot for Isabella. Another top class bitch in really good form. Excellent muscletone and very fit. Pleasing head, good length of body. Firm topline. Easy mover. Showed well. 3 Protheroe's Picollo Tecked Never Say Never At Royalmaple (Imp) JW. Perhaps I was a bit hard on this young b/t. I really liked her in this superb class, she just was not going as well in front moving towards me but decisions were very close. *OB* (12,2) 1 Hunt's Ch Carpaccio Midnight Lace JW ShCM. CC and BOB. 2 year old, what a little dream girl, can't remember seeing a Min Smooth I have liked better. Beautifully balanced. Superb head, eyes and expression. Well placed shoulders. Great topline, body and quarters. Perfect front. Could not fault her movement natural showgirl, perfectly sound. In a strong bitch line-up I felt she was quite outstanding. 2 Williams & Moes' Ch Cwmdarhian Pity Lika Rushn. Classy head, cleanest of outlines. Showed herself off to advantage. Lovely quality. Just not the front movement of Midnight Lace when she came back to compete for the RCC. 3 Blackburn's Sargang Simply The Best. *VB* (4) 1 Kent's Lokmadi Hiddeen Dragon. 8 year old shaded red. Very young looking veteran. Still has a good full mouth and has kept her figure. Moved and showed very well. 2 Dimon's Indyvic Enchanted Onyx. Nine and a half year old b/t. Very game and clearly enjoying this. In good form not quite as positive on the move as winner. 3 Cross' Stargang Sansa. *Liz Cartledge* *This Report Appeared :* 21/12/2018 Dachshund Club Championship Show: