CRUFTS 2026

 

 DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED)

 

Judge: Martin Sanders

BEST OF BREED : WILLIAMS & MOES Ch Cwmdarhian Joe Calzghe
Dog CC : WILLIAMS & MOES Ch Cwmdarhian Joe Calzghe
Res Dog CC : CORI Ch Urban Regina Cornaro

Bitch CC : FERRETTI Minidogland Ambriz
Res Bitch CC : BLESGEN It Ch Machi Del Poggio Sa Lorenzo

Best Puppy : WILLIAMS & MOES Cwmdarhian The Ice Man
Best Veteran : BEACH Beachdax Arizona JW

 

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (4,1)
1st: REYNOLDS Kleinstar Blue Moon

2nd : LEE-A-PING Tony Chocolonely

3rd: MCCONVILLE Bhailekernon Ned Kelly

Minor Puppy Dog (3,1)
1st: O'HARE, WILISON & WILSON Atikan I am Kenough
2nd: WILLIAMS & HAMILTON Sandspooch Pain Au Chocolat

Puppy Dog (5)
1st: KIRKWOOD-EMERY Marvale Royal Salute at Helydon

2nd: MORTON Monrateckel Tiger Feet

3rd: ROBERTSON Marvale Salute The Crown With Ravenwood

Res: MUTTON Montone Hennessy Black

VHC:  LEE-A-PING Tony Chocolonely

Junior Dog (3)
1st: WILLIAMS & MOES Cwmdarhian The Ice Man
2nd:HISKETT Llennocor Stop and Stare with Simorepaw

3rd: LEE-A-PING Tony Chocolonely
 

Yearling Dog (3)
1st: BULLIS Amaffrey Sirius Black

2nd:PARR Stargang Rusty Nail
3rd: METCALFE-BILGIN Metadale Secret Alliance

Res: ROBERTSON Marvale Cuckoo At Ravenwood
VHC: SKIENAR Jet Storm
 

Post Graduate Dog (11,1)
1st: REYNOLDS Kleinstar Moongazer
2nd: WILLIAMS Rozamie Tiger Feet
3rd: EYRE-BROOK Mylforbe the Bishop at Gentleforse

Res: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Mighty Marvin at Littlelibbs

VHC: REYNOLDS Kleinstar Blue Moon

Limit Dog (17,1)
1st: TITE Rijobeau Well I Never
2nd: METCALFE-BILGIN Metadale Aloysius
3rd: JENNINGS Jenivon's Starfinch

Res: RUSSELL Teckeltown The Showman

VHC: RICHARDSON Teckeltown Elton John


Open Dog (11,1)
1st: WILLIAMS & MOES Ch Cwmdarhian Joe Calzghe
2nd: CORI Ch Urban Regina Cornaro
3rd: MASON Ch Teckeltown Surspicious Mind
Res: O'CONNELL Ch Rijobeau Rumours With Llennocor Jw

VHC:  Ch Brogansian Fleetwood

 

Veteran Dog (2,1)
1st: BEACH Riowood Arizona

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (8,1)
1st: BOSWORTH Bronia Solange at Louromi JW
2nd: HOLMES Debiandaxies Derry Girl JW
3rd: SOMMERS Ruletadax Queen of Hears for Penjulai
Res: BULLINGHAM Stoweytop Susie

VHC: REYNOLDS Merryline Alexandra at Kleinstar


Minor Puppy Bitch NO ENTRIES
 

Puppy Bitch (12,1)
1st: MASON Teckeltowns Power Of Love
2nd: HUTCHINGS Teckeltowns Kelby Springs Into Collidach
3rd: COXON D'Arisca Fascinating Rythm
Res: BULLIS Minniewood Walzing Matilda By Amaffrey
VHC: HARRISON Harridachs Queen of Clubs

Junior Bitch (8,2)
1st: BEACH Beachdax California Gurls
2nd: BOSWORTH Bronia Solange at Louromi JW
3rd: O'HARE,WILSON & WILSON Atikan Give Them Merry Hell
Res: GITTINS Kalhoun Tiger Princess at Boomerloo
VHC: FORGIONE Rusalugio Italian Breeze

 

Yearling Bitch (22,5)
1st: FERRETTI Minidogland Ambritz
2nd: METCALFE-BILGIN Metadale Legacy of Love
3rd: STORTO Lupus Lazuli Arabica
Res:  PARR Stargang Silk Stockings
VHC: DALTON Llansansior Empress

Post Graduate Bitch (25,5)
1st: CUMBERLAND Mumysami Beth Level of Crazy JW
2nd: ERGIS Siouxline Elsa Marie JW
3rd: WILLIAMS Africandawns Savage Lily at Wilmerella
Res: GLEAVE Ryneco Crazy in Love
VHC: BUTTERSTONE Joshotto Martha Gunn

Limit Bitch (22,3)
1st: MASON Teckeltown The Show Girl
2nd: BEACH Beachdax Girl of my Dreams
3rd:  GLEAVE Ryneco Lady Dashington
Res: KIRKWOOD-EMERY Marvale Rosefinch at Helydon
VHC: DALTON Beachdax About Damn Time

Open Bitch (21,4)
1st: BLESGEN It Ch Machi Dei Poggio San Lorenzo
2nd: BLACKBURN-BENNETT Ch Stargang Scandalous
3rd: CROCKER & FROST Ch Riverbrue Juniper Berry
Res: WILLIAMS & MOES Ch Cwmdarhian Cold as Ice
VHC: MASON Marvale Crimson Sunbird At Teckeltown


Veteran Bitch (18,2)
1st: ALLA Multi Ch Gyrfalcon Dragon Ri Riu
2nd: BUTTERSTONE Joshottos Orange Blossom
3rd: ERGIS Ch Siouxline Rachel JW
Res: THOMAS Black Angellina

VHC: COXON Ch Sundsdal's Black Cadillac to D'Arisca

 

A privilege and an honour to judge this variety of Dachhunds at the largest Dog show in the World. The ringside was packed for the majority of judging my entry of 180 making 205 entries was mostly pleasing. My 8.30 am start was made easy by the efficiency of both my Stewards Mother and Daughter duo Marley and Rebecca Callow who kept the proceedings flowing throughout the day; along with the UK entry I was blessed with entries from no less than 8 European countries. I first awarded Challenge Certificates to Dachshunds in 1993 and have continued to do so ever since. Apart from here in the UK, I have had the privelge of judging Dachshunds all over Europe and as far a field as South Africa, Russia and Australia and never, until today have had to ask an exhibitor to leave the ring due the exhibit being unsound in its rear. I did not take this decision lightly, but following Royal Kennel Club guidelines I felt I had to do so. Throughout this entry type was mixed. Untypical heads i.e. round skulls, large round eyes and short forefaces are not what is required. The ring provided was huge so there was no hiding place for exhibits to show of their paces. I did find however, that throughout this entry, there was sufficient quality in each class to award winners and was more than pleased with my major winners. Good Citizen Dog Scheme D (4,1) 1 Reynolds, Kleinser Blue Moon B/T. Fair all through for overall breed type. Head is ok. Dark expressive eyes plenty in neck. Ribbing is carried well back and is level in topline. It was his sound movement that won him this class along with good presentation. 2 Lee-A-ping, Tony Chocolonely. Love to know where this name comes from. His head is acceptable, eye colour is ok. Decent body outline but does need to fill his frame. Bone and feet ok. Not as positive in his rear as the winner. 3 McLonville, Phaile Kernon Ned Kelly. MPD (2) 1 O'Hare, Wilson, Wilson, Atikan I Am Kenough, red. 9 months. Correct conical shaped head with plenty in foreface. Dark expressive eyes, sufficient in neck with a good front assembly. Plenty in ribbing. On the stack he displays correct balance. Bone and feet are good. On the move he displayed a pleasing attitude whilst holding his profile on the go around and was well presented.
2 Williams, Hamilton, Sanspooch Pain Au Chocolat, choc/tan, 9 months. OK all through. Head is acceptable with a clear eye. Needs time to mature up. In time this will happen. However, has a most uncharacteristic tail carriage. PD (5) 1 Kirkwood-Emery, Marvale Royal Salute at Heydon, B/T. Plenty to admire all through on this one. Correct conical shaped head which has good length, dark expressive eye all topped off with well placed ear. Correct in neck with a clean front assembly. Plenty in rib which is carried well back to a firm loin. His topline is level which he held on the move. He stands on correct bone with neat compact feet. Moved out well on the out and back and was well presented. Should have a bright future! 2 Morton Monrateckel Tiger Feet, R/Brindle. My notes say ok for overall breed type. Head, eye and expression all good. General body displays correct proportions. Bone and feet good. Just not as settled on the moe as the winner but will continue to catch the eye! 3 Robertson, Marvale Salute the Crown with Ravenwood B/T. Litter brother to the winner. Has many of the two in front attributes just needs more time to develop and settle on the move. Only time will correct this. JD (3) 1 Williams, Moes, Cwmdarhian The Ice Man, Red. "Cool name". Yet another quality exhibit produced by this highly talented breeder/exhibitor. On inspection he has a true conical shaped head which displays length with strength in foreface with excellent dentition. Correct medium shaped eye. Excellent neck and forequarters. Solid in topline with ribbing extended well back with correct underline which leads to a well angulated rear with short parallel hocks. On the move he comes to life. One of only a few that displayed correct forward reach and parallel rear drive whilst holding an eye-catching profile on the go around and he was presented in excellent order. Pleased to award him Best Puppy in Breed today and if judged on merit should gain his crown! 2 Hiskett, Kelleway, Clenocor Stop and Stare with Simorepaw, B/T. Plenty to admire about this one. Conical shaped head with correct eye and expression. Plenty in neck with sufficient in forechest with elbows kept well in. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Topline is level with correct croup and tailset. He stands on good bone with neat compact feet. On the move he was active. With normal luck will continue to do well. 3 Lee-A-Ping, Tony Chocoloney (second in Good Citizen) YD (8) 1 Bullis, Amaffrey Sirius Black, 16 months b/t. Quality exhibit with plenty to admire all through. Correct conical shaped head with plenty in foreface with correct dentition. Clear in eye with good pigment. Plenty in neck with good fill in forechest with elbows kept well in. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm lion. Topline is level which leads to correct croup and tail set all finished off with a well angulated rear. Moved out ok on the out and back whilst holding an eye-catching profile on the go around and was presented in good order. Should continue to do well. 2 Parr, Stargang Rusty Nail, 20 months, red. Another with plenty to admire all through and is close up to the winner. Correct in head with a dark expressive eye. Plenty in neck with good front assembly. Ribbing is extended well back with a level topline all finished off with a well angulated rear. On the move he was active whilst holding his profile on the go around. 3 Metalfe-Bilgin, Metadale Secret Alliance, red. Plenty to admire about this one. Head, eye and expression are all good. General body proportions display correct balance. Ribbing is extended well back. Moved out steadily both ways, completing a trio of quality exhibits. PGD (11) 1 Reynolds, Kleinstar Moongazer, red. He scores in head which is of the desired conical shape with strength in the foreface. He is clear in eye which gives off a pleasing expression. His neck flows into a pleasing front construction with ribbing extended well back to a firm loin. Topline is level which leads to a well angulated rear. Bone and feet are correct. On the move he was positive on the out and back whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around. At times however he was somewhat proud of his tail but his other qualities outweigh this! 2 Williams, Rozamie Tiger Feet, brindle. For me not the head qualities of the winner. However, he scores in neck and ribbing with a level topline which leads to a well angulated rear. On the stack he displays a balanced picture.. He stands on good bone and feet and moved out with good reach and drive.
3 Dr Eyre-Brook, Mylforge The Bishop at Gentlegorse b/t. Adequate head, clear eye, sufficient in neck and ribbing is extended well back. Level in topline, and bone and feet ok; just needs to put more in on the move. LD (17) Good class! 1 Tite, Rijobeau Well I Never, B/T. So much to admire all through about this one with correct breed type. A true dachshund in "miniature". He excels in the correct conical shaped head with strength in underjaw with excellent dentition. Clear in eye which gives off a true expression. Plenty in neck which flows into a clean front assembly. His ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with correct coup and tail set all finished off with a well angulated rear with short parallel hocks. On the out and back he displayed good reach and drive whilst holding an eye-catching profile on the go-around was presented in excellent order. Should with normal luck wear his crown! 2 Metcalfe-Bilgin, Metadale Aloysius, red. No doubting this exhibit has quality all through. So correct in head which has the desired conical shape with strength in foreface and a clear eye which gives off a pleasing expression. Plenty in neck which flows into a clean front assembly with elbows kept well in. His ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. His topline is level with the desired underline all finished off with a well angulated rear with short parallel hocks. He was positive on the out and back whilst holding his profile on the go around. Splitting hairs between these two today. He will also continue to catch the eye! 3 Jennings, Jenivons Starfinch B/T. Yet another exhibit that screams correct breed type. Head eye and expression all good. Body proportions display correct balance. Bone and feet good. On the out and back he was positive while holding his profile on the go around. Will have his day. Good luck! OD (17) What a class! 1 Williams, Moes, Ch Cwmdarhian Joe Calzghe B/T. An eye catching individual who in my opinion deserves all the accolades he receives when judged fairly. On inspection he has a head to die for. The ultimate correct conical shape which has length with strength in foreface with plenty in underjaw. He is clear in eye which gives off a pleasing expression all topped off with neat well placed ears. He excels in neck which flows into a clean front assembly with the best forechest of the day with elbows kept well in. His ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with a solid topline and underline all of which leads to a super angulated rear end with short parallel hocks. He stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. It's on the move that he comes to life, displaying excellent reach and drive whilst holding an eye catching profile on the go around. He was presented in excellent muscle tone whilst giving his hander one hundred percent all all times. In my opinion a true Dachshund in "miniature". I had no hesitation in awarding him the CC and later on BoB. Proud to see him still putting all in later on in the day in the Group. Still giving one hundred percent in the Group! 2 Cori, Bih/Mne, Ch, Urban Regina Cornadro (Ita), red. Yet another eye catcher with such ring presence with a commanding appearance. So correct in head, eye and expression. Reachy in neck with a correct front assembly with sufficient in forechest. Level in topline with a correct underline. Loin is solid with a well angulated rear. Again on the stack he displays true balance whilst on the move he was positive on the out and back. He was presented in stunning order. Could not resist bringing him back to claim the RCC. No disgrace here! 3 Mason, Ch Teckeltown Surspicious Mind B/T. Smart individual of above average merit all through. Head, eye and expression all correct. Body proportions on the stack display correct proportions. Ribbing is extended well back. Bone and feet are correct. Moved out soundly on the out and back. Absolutely no disgrace here, three very smart individuals! VD (1) 1 Beach, Riowood Arizona, red/brindle, 7 years old. Standing alone but it would have taken a good one to have toppled him! He scores in head which is of the correct conical shape with a clear eye which gives off a pleasing expression. Plenty in neck with good fill in forechest. On the stack he displays good overall body balance with a firm topline which he holds at all times. On the move he stands on good bone with neat compact feet. Moved out with correct reach and drive and was handled well to gain maximum output and was presented in good order. Pleased to award him Best Veteran over a strong challenge from the bitch! PB (12) Good class headed by litter sisters; it's called type judging! 1 Mason, Teckeltown's Power of Love, B/T. Has so much to admire all through. Correct conical shaped head which is feminine and well balanced. Dark expressive eye with correct dentition all finished off with well placed ears. Correct in neck which flows into a clean front assembly with elbows kept well in. Ribbing is extended well back with a level topline and good underline. She is well angulated in her rear with short parallel hocks. Put her best foot forward on the out and back displaying good reach and drive whilst holding an eye-catching profile on the go around and was well handled to gain maximum output. Should go on to better things! 2 Hutchings, Teckeltown's kelby Springs Into Collidach, red. Has all her litter sisters attributes and I was splitting hairs here. Again another that will continue to do well and will change places. I was chuffed to hear that they were litter sisters! 3 Coxon, D'Arisca Fascinating Rythm B/T. A well bred individual of merit all through. Feminine in head. Dark expressive eye. Correct proportions in body when stacked and was sound on the out and back. This exhibitor was showing top flight Dahsunds when I was a boy and it's pleasing to see that she is still exhibiting at the highest level. Completing a trio of quality youngsters. Good Citizen Dog Scheme B (8) 1 Bosworth Bronia Solange at Louromi, red. A pleasing individual of good merit. Feminine in head which is of the correct conical shape with a lovely eye and expression with correct dentition. Plenty in neck with a good front assembly with elbows kept well in. Her ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Topline is level which leads to a well angulated rear with short parallel hocks. Her footfalls on the out and back were accurate whilst holding her profile on the go around and was well presented. 2 Holmes, Debiandaxies Derry Girl JW, red. Close up to the winner for overall correct breed type all through. Feminine in head which displays correct conical shape. Eye and expression good. Neck flows into a well laid shoulder. Ribbing is extended well back. Topline and underline is good. She stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. Just needs to tighten in her rear whilst going away but does project a pleasing profile on the go around. 3 Summers, Ruletadax Queen of Hearts for Penjulai, choc. OK all through for overall breed type. Head, eye and expression all good. Body proportions display good balance, just needs to tighten up all round. JB (8) 1 Beach, Beachdax California Girls, brindle. Impressive individual of good overall merit. Feminine in head which is of the correct conical shape with strength in foreface with good dentition. Dark expressive eye. Her neck flows into a clean front assembly. Ribbing is carried well back to a firm loin and topline is level with a good underline. She is well angulated in her rear all finished off with short parallel hocks. On the stack she displayed good balance whilst on the move she was accurate on the out and back holding an eye-catching profile on the go around and was presented in excellent order. Would not be surprised to see this one gain her "title". 2 Bosworth Bronia Solange at Louromi JW (see Good Citizen) 3 O'Hare, Wilson, Wilson, Atikan Give Them Merry Hell, red. Scores in head, eye and expression. General body displays good balance. Bone and feet ok. Moved out well. Would, however, benefit from carrying a little more weight. In time this should develop with maturity. YB (22) 1 Ferretti, Minidogland Ambriz, red. Another overseas exhibit that came from 'Italy' who caught my attention on entering the ring within this huge class! On inspection she is feminine in head which is of the correct desired conical shape with strength in foreface with correct dentition. Excellent in eye which gives off a melting expression. Her neck flows into a clean front assembly with good fill in forechest with elbows kept well in. Her ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Topline is spot on with a good underline. She is well angulated in her rear with short parallel hocks. It's on the move that she comes to life displaying an easy free flowing reach and drive whilst holding that eye-catching profile on the go around and was presented in stunning order. Delighted to award her the CC today. Can't see why she can't gain her UK title. 2 Metcalfe-Bilgin, Metadale Legacy of Love, red. Yet another top draw exhibit that has so much to admire all through Feminine in head which is of the correct shape and balance. She is dark in eye which gives off a pleasing expression. She has good length in her neck with plenty in forechest with elbows kept well in. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. She stands on correct bone with neat feet. She was sound on the out and back whilst holding her profile on the go around. With normal luck should go on to a higher level. No disgrace here! 3 Storto, Lupus Lazuli Arabic JWW'25, choc. Head, eye and expression all correct. Body proportions display correct balance. Bone and feet correct. Moved out well both ways. Completing a trio of smart girls. PGB (25) What a class with varying degrees of type! 1 Cumberland, Mumysami Beth Level of Crazy JW, red. Plenty to admire about this one all through. Head is of the correct conical shape with strength in foreface. Dark expressive eye, sufficient in neck with good fill in forechet. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Topline is level with a correct underline which leads to a well angulated rear. On the stack she displays correct balance whilst on the move she projected a pleasing profile on the go around and was well presented. 2 Ergis, Siouxline Elsa Marie JW, b/t. No denying this exhibit has plenty to admire all though for overall breed type. Feminine in head which has correct balance with a dark expressive eye with correct dentition. Sufficient in neck with ribbing extended well back to a firm loin with a correct underline. She stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. On the out and back she was positive whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around and was presented in excellent condition. I'm sure will continue to catch the eye. No disgrace here! 3 Williams, Africandawns Savage Lilly at Wilmerella, b/t. Has enough to admire all through about this one. Head,eye and expression all good. Neck flows into a clean front assembly. General body balance is correct on the stack whilst bone and feet are correct. Technically she moved out ok, just a little more overall confidence would be to her advantage. LB (22) Excellent class with plenty to choose from! 1 Mason, Teckltown The Show Girl, red. Clever name. Stood out in this huge class for overall correct breed type all through. Correct conical shaped head which has good length with strength in foreface with correct dentition. She has a dark almond shaped eye which gives off a pleasing expression. Plenty in neck which flows into a clean front assembly with good fill in forechest with elbows kept well in. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with correct topline and underline which in turn leads to a well angulated rear with short parallel hocks. She displayed a free flowing stride on the out and back whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around. She was presented in an excellent coat and condition. At one point I considered her for a higher award. I'm confident your day will come if judged farly! 2 Beach, Beachdax Girl of My Dreams JW, brindle. Yet another quality exhibit with so much to admire all through. Correct balance in head which is feminine with a dark expressive eye. Correct dentition with plenty in neck which flows into a clean front assembly with good fill in forechest. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Topline is level with correct underline, which in turn leads to a well angulated rear all finished off with short strong parallel hocks. She stands on correct bone with neat compact feet. Did not put a foot wrong on the move giving her handler one hundred percent at all times and was presented in excellent condition. Splitting hairs between these two and another that is banging on the door to the upper house. With normal luck will get there! 3 Gleave, Ryneco Cady Dashington, red. Has many correct breed points to admire. Head, eye and expression all good. Body proportions on the stack display correct balance. Bone and feet are correct. Moved out steadily on the out and back whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around and was well presented. OB (21) Yet another quality class with some tall reputations put on the line with several quality exhibits leaving the ring cardless! 1 Blersgen It Ch Machli Del Poggio San Lorenzo, red/brindle. Yet another from 'Italy'. Pulled out all the stops to head his class. On inspection she is so correct in head which has excellent balance with a kind dark eye which gives off a pleasing expression with good pigment. She is reachy in neck which flows into a clan front assembly with good fill in forechest and elbows kept well in. Ribbing is excellent. Body proportions display correct balance whilst on the stack she stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. On the out and back she displayed a free flowing stride whilst holding her profile on the go around. Handled well to gain maximum output. Very close up to the CC winner. RCC today and no disgrace here! 2 Blackburn-Bennett, Ch Stargang Scandualous, red. No denying that this exhibit is so full of correct breed type. Head eye and expression all correct with excellent fill in forechest with elbows kept well in. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with solid topline and correct underline. On the stack she displays excellent proportions whilst on the move she displayed accurate footfalls on the out and back holding a pleasing profile on the go around. She was presented in excellent coat and condition. A very worthy "Ch" indeed. 3 Crocker, Frost, Ch Riverbrue Juniper Berry, red. Has so much to admire all through and deserved this place in this hot open bitch class. She scores in head, eye and expression with a super dark expressive oval shaped eye. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Bone and feet correct. On the stack she displays correct proportions and on the move she was positive on the out and back and was presented in stunning order. I can honestly say it was my privilege to have judged this class today. Yet again many quality exhibits going cardless! VB (18) A class full of golden oldies all performing well! 1 Alla, Multi Ch Greyfalcon Dragon Ri Ru, b/t. 10 years old and still at the top of her game. Pleasing to go over with a feminine head which is of the correct conical shape. Plenty in neck with good fill in forechest. Excellent in body which displays true balance. Good in bone and feet. Moved technically correct just lost out for Best Veteran to the male who was full of enthusiasm on the day. 2 Butterstone, Joshottos Orange Blossom, red, 8 years old. Pleasing to go over. Feminine in head which displays correct balance. Eye and expression all good. Ribbing is extended well back. Body profile on the stack is pleasing. Bone and feet ok. Covered the ground well. 3 Ergis, Ch Siouxline Rachel JW, 7 yars old and has had a stellar career. She displays overall good breed type being feminine all through. Body proportions display good balance with correct bone and feet. Moved out steadily on the out and back and was presented in good order.
Martin Sanders