Longhaired Dachshund Club  2002

Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

Judge : Dogs : Pam Poulter  Bitches : Jean Lamb

MINIATURE LONG HAIRED DOGS

 I would like to thank the club for inviting me to judge at this well run show and to the exhibitors for a large entry. All of whom were in good coat and were well presented. Your main problem seems to be front construction, especially the length of upper arm and feet. Which turn out at ten to two. Too many though have poor feet, flat down on their pasterns. Some seem to have almost no pastern. Good feet have to be bred for, but road work will help. Certainly nails were short and attention had been paid to trimming round the feet. Having had a dog with superb feet, I'm afraid my eye goes to the feet almost straight away. There were a few absentees, some of whom were dogs I liked the look of around the shows, but I had some very nice dogs to go over and I very much enjoyed my time in the ring with you and your dogs.

MPD. (13). 1. Lockett's, Ralines Royal Statesman. Very well constructed. Nicely coated b/t who had a good reach of neck which ran into well placed shoulders. He kept a level topline standing and moving. Ribbing was well back. Prominent forechest, nice short hocks, which allowed him to move with drive. My only concern would be that when he has finished growing and developing. He could be over weight. Just lost out for BPD on maturity. 2. Harrison's, Lacerking Jack Pot. I preferred the head shape and eye of this dog. He is well made with good angles fore and aft. Has a level topline, good spring of rib and length of keel and he is well off for bone. But I did not feel he had quite suvch positive drive as the winner, but his much better feet put him over third. 3. Graham's, Jadag Brookbond.

PD. (7). 1. Welton's, Chelane King of the Castle. Darkish red who has a good head dark almond eye, is well angulated fore and aft. Prominent forechest, ribbing carried well back. Nice short hocks which allowed him to move with drive. A pleasing exhibit who could do well, as he gives a balanced picture from all angles. BPD and with the agreement of my co-judge BPIS. Janet was delighted to then be presented with a trophy given in memory of Sue Corn. 2. Graver's, Melvally Midnight Star. B/t quite good feet and bone. Prominent forechest, ribbing carried well back. Nice short hocks with a good bend of stifle, moved with drive. His better shoulders put him over third, who was a very nice red, and whose eye shape I actually preferred. 3. Crawley's, Doujac Fine and Dandy.

JD. (3). 1. Hazelby's, Evadanne Golden Rod. Cream with substance and good pigmentation, as well as good feet and bone. Good spring of rib, level topline, which he kept on the move. He moved well drive coming from nice short hocks. 2. Locksmith's, Al Capone. B/t who had a pleasing head and eye. Well set on ears, nicely coated. Not such good feet as one and needs to tighten in elbow. But a pleasing exhibit who moved well.

ND. (1). 1. Copper's, Gayvilles Northern Lad at Jumanda. Reserve in a good Minor Puppy class. He has a good front construction with well laid shoulders. Rear movement not quite so positive. But he kept a level topline. His feet could be tighter and I would like a little more length of ribbing.

PGD. (11). 1. Lockett's, Ralines Eye Dentified. Very good bone and substance. Pleasing head and eye, good reach of neck which led to well placed shoulders. Prominent forechest, correct width all through. Level topline standing and moving. This dog moved with extension in front and drive behind. Pleased to award him the CC but felt the bitch just had the edge on showmanship when it came to BOB. 2. Phillip's, Rossglen Reach for the Sky. This young lad as had all dogs carrying this affix, the best feet on the day. All three that I judged had thick tight bunched feet, with good bone. Well done. Good head and reach of neck, well placed shoulders, but slightly narrower than the winner. Correct length of ribbing and level topline, tighter elbows than third. 3. Mee's, Barlaines Crusader.

LD. (19). A good class and some nice dogs went cardless. 1. Amos's, Dacatec Dream Wizard. This young man could have gone home with the CC had he not thrown it and the Reserve away in the challenge by refusing to show himself off. He is a b/t shown in excellent condition. Pleasing head and eye, good reach of neck leading to well placed shoulders, correct spring of rib and length of ribbing, well angulated rear. Moved with enthusiasm and drive. A very nice exhibit, who I am sure can gain his title if he behaves. 2. Coxford's, Arbroath Mr MacKinnon. A very good red with prominence of forechest correct width, level topline, good spring of rib, short coupled, well angulated rear. But not quite the shoulder of one and two, had more drive than third, but not the thick padded feet. 3. Dutson's, Rossglen Di Dadori.

OD. (8). 1. Graham's, Ch. Jdag Bjorn Veeta. RCC. Chocolate with a prominent forechest, good spring of ribbing. Keel carried well back. Short coupled, excellent rear angulation. Just seemed to be turning a foot out in front. But moved out well. Just seemed to lack a little sparkle. 2. Hall and McLachlan's, Gayvilles Northern Classic. I felt his head and markings just detracted a little from a very sound dog, who has correct shoulder placement. Excellent ribbing carried well back. A good bend of stifle. Feet not so good as the winner but better than third. Whose head and eye I preferred. 3. Strachan's, Bronia Fusiller of Calder Park.

OD B/T. (4). 1. Jamison's, Airwaves to Carling via Djeta. Caot of good quality, pleasingly marked, tight feet, good shoulders. Kept a level topline standing and moving. 2. Mee's, Barlaines Crusader. Pleasing exhibit with good bone, level topline, nice rear. But elbows could be tighter, more mature than third. 3. Grave's, Melvalley Midnight Star.

OD ANY OTHER COLOUR. (5). 1. Hartley's, Lyrosh Lord of the Manor. Shaded cream. Pleasing head and expression. Good front and rear. Moved well keeping a level topline. Better feet put him over second. 2. Sharkey's, Darsoms Zaab at Hyshope. Feet let him down. 3. Jamison's, Ir Ch. Djeta Next Millennium.

Pamela J Poulter

MINIATURE LONGHAIRED - BITCHES

 I would like to start with my CC winner, also Best of Breed, Wood’s Wildstar Wrather Royal - Stunning little bitch, shaded cream with excellent pigment and glamorous coat. Lovely head, good shoulders and front assembly. Level topline and nicely angulated hindquarters which, when moving, took command of the ring. Res CC Lockett’s Ch Ralines Royal Acclaim. A great Champion, I cannot add to what has already been said about her. Gave way to her younger relation on the day.

MP (22) 1 Mack’s Topgem Louisa May. B/T, smashing type, good head, neck and shoulders. Level topline, lovely length and ribbing. Firm hindquarters, good coat. 2 Goddard’s Minard Krystal Darque. Another lovely B/T bitch with the same sound qualities of the winner, splitting hairs between them. 3 Wallace’s Cheslan Reethi Ran.

P (16) 1 Amos’ Dacatec Pure N Simple. Best Puppy Bitch. Super B/T, lovely length and outline which she kept when moving and standing. Good head, shoulders, front and hindquarters. Good coat. 2 Jenson’s Albaneys Skoda. B/Cream. Smaller than the winner but a super puppy. Once again, the same qualities apply. A headache to choose between them. 3 Hall’s Gayville Hat Trick.

J (11) 1 Wall’s Salalan Sunrise. Shaded red, good head and eye, sound front and hind assembly. Nice outline moving. Out of coat on the day. 2 Poole’s Findownie Christmas Rose. Shaded cream, good pigment. Lower to ground than the winner. Nice type, moved well. 3 Humphries’ Avonlea Blissful Bower.

N (7) 1 Forbes and Hook’s Donnadoon Dancing Till Dawn with Jealroies. Still a Minor Puppy. Nice outline, moving and standing Just needs time. 2 Hartley’s Lyrosh Petite Fleur. Another puppy. B/T. Nice head and overall shape, needs time. 3 Murphy’s Classidax Dangerously Good.

PG (19) 1 Shutt’s Donnadoon Passion Flower at Rhinestar. Well made B/Cream. Lovely head and eye. Level topline which she kept when moving. Good ribbing, in good coat. Nice feet. 2 Laity’s Harrimond Saphire Jade. Another good bitch, fighting hard for her first place. Everything in correct place which showed on moving. Lovely ears and nice condition. 3 Mee’s Barlaines Country Charmer.

L (11) 1 Thomas’ Shenaligh Sweet Symphony. Red, not hiding anything on the day. Nice head and eye, shoulders and front. Level topline, sound hindquarters. Good feet, moved well. 2 Butler’s Drymoor Secret Delight. Shaded crea,m. Good pigment, elegant outline. Super construction, showing when moving. 3 Welton’s Chelane Bewitched.

O (15) What a super class. 1 Lockett’s Ch Ralines Royal Acclaim. Res CC. 2 McClean’s Maxwin Eye Fidelity. Red in lovely condition with a beautiful flat coat. Good head and eye, well laid shoulders, good spring of rib, firm hindquarters. Moved well. 3 Ellworthy’s Jamiespring Desert Song.

SpO B/T (12) 1 Boyle’s Ch Zarcrest Ace of Diamonds. Long, low and level. Nice head and eye, moved smartly. Good feet. A lovely Champion. 2 Hall’s Cliffmere Harmony. Quality bitch with good constructionconstruction and movement. Nice condition and coat. 3 Mee’s Barlaines Be My Valentine.

Sp O Dapple 1 Davies’ Corrinbar Barley Gold. Very well marked choc. dapple, still a baby who needs time to mature.

Sp O Colour 1 Wood’s Wildstar Wrather Royal . CC and Best of Best of Breed. 2 Marrison’s Sonrimar Better By Far. Cream, good pigment. Sound movement, good conformation, level topline and tight feet. 3 Wall’s Salalam Sunrise.

Mrs Jean Lamb