Blackpool 2004

Judge: Marilyn Davies

MINIATURE LONG HAIRED

The weather was poor, so an inside ring was used. The grass was a little long and the tent was flapping. Both owners and Dachshunds made the best of it. Thank you for a very good entry. Hindquarters have improved a lot, but shoulders are not so good.

MPD. (5). 1. Poole’s, Findowrie Man About Town. Red. Oval head, nice earset. Good shoulders. Well ribbed. Nice turn of stifle. Correct flat coat. Moved well. 2. Brooks’, Black Thorne at Lyndalea. Black and tan. Lovely head and expression. Shoulder ok. Nice outline with good hind angulation. Correct coat. Free movement. 3. Leggetts’, Sonsrymes Sportsman.

PD. (3). 1. McLean’s, Maxwin Follow the Sun. BP. Glamourous cream. Masculine head, strong jaw, correct eye shape, good ear carriage. Correct shoulder, deep roomy thorax. Ribbing well back. Nicely set on hindquarters. Strong legs, well padded feet. Nice textured coat. Moved well. Lovely puppy. 2. Robert’s, Sturgess Denuer Jack Flash with Chiendac. Black and tan. Nice rich tan. Good overall construction. Stylish mover. Would prefer a little more length of neck. 3. Browns’, Jympems Houdini at Garbosa.

JD. (7). 1. Illidges’, Paradachs Murphy Moonshine. Black and tan. Oval head, nice earset. Correct shoulders. Well ribbed. Strong hindquarters. Good turn of stifle. Moved well over the long grass keeping his topline. 2. Strachens’, Bronia Rob Roy of Calderpark. Black and tan. Nice head and expression. Well made throughout. Good thrust from the rear on the move. Preferred front movement of winner. 3. Jury’s, Torwood Blaze O’ Glory.

GD. (4). 1. Poole’s, Findowrie Society Guy. Red. Nice oval head, good dentition. Good shoulders and ribbing. Nicely set on hindquarters. Stylish movement. Correct coat. 2. Breeze’s, Silkdown on Parade. Red. Sound with good ribbing. Balanced even movement keeping his topline. 3. Brook’s, Darknight Black Magic at Lyndarlea.

PGD. (3). 1. Buchan and Colleys’, Ebony Night Runner at Helenium. Black and tan. Nice head and good shoulders. Well ribbed. Strong hindquarters which he used well on the move. 2. Brearlley and Ramsdens’, Garbosa Chocolate Ripple of Xandax. Choc dapple. Nicely marked. Well built strong frame. Good bone. Well padded feet. Balanced movement. 3. Brooks’, Lyndarlea Bounty Boy.

LD. (9). 1. Illidges’, Paradachs Dream Come True. Shaded red conical head, good earset. Good length of ribbing. Nicely set on hindquarters. Moved freely. 2. Locksmith’s, Roleta Fair Necessities at Abbeydac. Cream. Nice head and eye shape. Good shoulders. Well ribbed, strong hindquarters. Moved well. Showed in hard condition. 3. Johnson’s, Charpurdy Sir Lancelot.

OD. (6). 1. Norton’s, Hallunice Mister Baggins. CC and BOB. Red. Looked a picture standing and moving. Masculine head with strong jaws and teeth, almond shaped eyes, good earset. Strong neck blending into well laid shoulders. Correct length of upper arm and shoulder blade laid at the correct angle. Well ribbed deep thorax plenty of heart and lung room. Well set on hindquarters with good tailset. Correct flat coat with ear fringes. Free striding effortless gait. Lovely dog his third CC. 2. Locett’s, Ralines Red Dragon. RCC. Rich red. Well made strong dog with good bone. Well padded feet. Covering the ground well on the move. 3. Roberts’, Ch. Denver Jack Frost.

VD. (1). 1. Macks’, Sarade Leap into Action of Top Gem. Black and tan. Nice head and well ribbed body. Very good well padded feet. Carries his age well. Neat balanced movement.

MPB. (7). 1. Oxleys’, Bronia Secret Fantasy at Dinkidax. Shaded red. Feminine head. Well put together with strong hammy hindquarters which she used to propel herself round the ring in great style. Carrying a little too much weight over shoulders. 2. Brooks’, Maundowne Modern Millie at Lyndarle. Black and tan. Nicely constructed with good ribbing. Well set on hindquarters. Moved well keeping level topline. 3. Johnson’s, Charpurdy’s Star of the East.

PB. (11). 1. Wallaces’, Cheslan Makuna Rah. BPB. Black and cream. Quality puppy with no exaggerations. Good shoulders and ribbing. Well set on hindquarters. Stylish movement. 2. Norton’s, Halunke Miss Martina. Another nice puppy. Feminine head. Good shoulders, ribbing and hindquarters. Moved well. 3. Holmes’s, Tammera Touch of Elegance.

JB. (10). 1. Turners’, Rafthouse Tallulagh. Rich red. Conical head, correct eye shape. Good shoulders. Well ribbed. Nicely set on hindquarters. Stylish movement. 2. Booths’, Asbach Anmut. Shaded red. A bit overawed by the noise and tent flapping. Nice overall type. Promising. 3. Jamieson and Walbeys’, Djeata Silver Adition.

GB. (7). 1. Mee’s, Barlaines Lady Charlotte. Black and tan. Well constructed. Pleasing head, good shoulders and ribbing. Strong hindquarters. Moved soundly. 2. Lennedy’s, Denkena’s Maggie May. Red. Feminine head. Good shoulders. Well ribbed, hind angulation ok. Covered the ground well on the move. 3. Oxleys’, Dinkidax Amaryliss.

PGB. (10). 1. Macks’, Top Gem Suzie Q. BLack and cream best mover in this class. Oval head, nice expression. Good ribbing. Nice turn of stifle. Good tailset. Good feet. 2. Trembles’, Ralines Eye Lite. Shaded red. Different type to winner. A little round in eye. Strongly made throughout and sound. 3. Humphreys’, Rossglen Romonette at Avon Lea.

LB. (7). 1. McLean’s, Maxwin Lady Madonna. Oval head, well set ears. Good shoulders. Deeply ribbed thorax with nicely set on hindquarters. Stylish mover. Good thrust from the rear. 2. Charnleys’, Northnook Mystic Maid. Sound with good ribbing. Well made throughout. Well padded feet. Moved true. 3. Allan and Dicks’, Ruchans Thistle Dhub Braw.

OB. (10). 1. Wallaces’, Cheslaw Reethi Rah. CC. Black and tan. Beautifully made. Lovely head and expression. Good shoulders, ribbing carried well back. Correctly angulated hindquarters. Good tailsert. Correct flat coat. Balanced even movement. Nicely presented and handled. Hope she gets made up. 2. Phillips’, Rossglew Tutti Frutti with Rossdach. RCC. Brindle. Short coupled strong bitch. Deep roomy thorax. Good ribbing and bone. Sturdy legs, well padded feet with strong nails. Shown in hard muscular condition. Easy fluid movement. Looks capable of a hard days work. 3. Blackshaw;s, Minard She’s a Peach at Ravenways.

VB. (2). 1. Kennedy’s, Denicena’s Ben Lora. Black and tan. Nicely constructed. Good shoulders, ribbing and hindquarters. Correct coat. Moved well.

Marilyn Davies