South Wales Kennel Association
DACHSHUND (MIN LONG-HAIRED)

Venue: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9QZ
Date: 5th - 8th July 2007

MINIATURE LONG HAIRED

 Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge my own breed at their show. The weather the previous two weeks had been abysmal which had forced them to change the venue at very short notice and what a super job they did in the circumstances - they are to be commended. We had to go under cover on the day as yet again the rain threatened but did not materialise. The result of this was not totally favourable as the high winds caused the tent to flap and the framework to bang quite loudly which did upset some of the exhibits for which I am sorry as you cannot train for this eventuality, however I must thank all the exhibitors for the very sporting way my decisions were received as the conditions did affect some of my placings.

MPD (4,0) 1 Roberts’ Wingcrest Goldfinger with Denver. Cream boy 8 mnths, lovely head and eye - correct dentition. Lovely angle and lay back of shoulder, prominent prosternum, excellent well arched feet, good depth of bone. Correct length of rib and keel with well let down quarters. Presented in immaculate condition and the soundest of movement both away and back and in profile. Covered the ground really well, a truly lovely baby, should have a very promising future. RCC & BP. 2 Croxford’s Arbroath Lord of Glendhu. Black & tan 8 mnths. Nice head and eye, correct dentition. Adequate angle and lay of shoulder. Could do with a little more length of neck for elegance. Good strong hocks with he used on the move. Well presented. 3 Charnley’s Northnook Rafferty.

PD (2,0) 1 Turner’s Rafthouse Herr Flick - Silver dapple 10mnths. Excellent shoulders with tight elbows. Good length of neck, good pro-sternum, good length of rib and keel. Excellent topline when standing with nice short hocks and hammy quarters. Moved with verve. Would just like a little more length of foreface. 2 Worswick’s Dolyharp Franze Schubert. Red dog 9 mnths. Nice head and eye, good length of neck, a little upright in shoulder and not the tightest of elbows. Good length of ribbing, excellent quarters and moved very well. In excellent coat and condition.

JD (4,0) 1 Oxley’s Dinkidax Donny Rova. Black and cream with nice head, eye a little full. Good dentition. Adequate length of neck, level topline with ribs well carried back. Well arched feet. moved well. 2 Shutt’s Sanmiks Sir Galahad Donnadoon. Black and cream with gorgeous head and eye. Good length of neck leading into well laid back shoulder. Good length of ribs with a nice short loin. A little loose in elbow and not in full bloom at the moment. Moved out with confidence. 3 Brown’s Devoncream Dew N Thyme.

PGD (2,0) 1 Croxford’s Arbroath Lord of Strathspey. Shaded red dog of very good proportions  Would have preferred a slightly stronger head. Good angles at both ends and a very sound little dog on the move. Well presented. 2 McCarthey’s Nagshall Polar Seal. Cream dog that was very well turned out, but was a little on the lean side for me. Moved well with firm topline.

LD (3,1) 1 Butler’s Maundowne Momentum via Drymoor. Red dog with lovely head and eye. Correct dentition. Lovely length of neck leading into well laid shoulders.  Tight elbows and good width in front with excellent feet. Ribs well back with good length of keel. The best of quarters with excellent width of second thigh. Well muscled and moved true with a good ground covering stride. 2 Oxley’s Wildhatch Cropston Boy of Dinkidax - Brindle in a smaller package all through. Would have liked more of him, but proportions are correct and well balanced. Moved well, very sound.

OD (3,0) 1 Welton’s Ch Chelane Casper Carrot. Clear red dog that is so well made. His head is of good proportions and his neck is of adequate length. Shoulders are well laid and angled with a good length of upper arm. Ribs are of excellent length with a short strong loin. Hammy quarters with strong hocks lovely to watch going away. Good feet well trimmed. He moved out exceedingly well and really covered the ground. Presentation was second to none. He gave his handler a nightmare on the day but she persevered and her patience was very justly rewarded. A lovely boy. Congratulations CC. 2 Angear’s Ch Ridgegrove Alfie Moon. Black and tan. So much of the above applies to this boy. He was just a little fuller in eye than 1. Presentation again was impeccable. Moved like he could have gone all day and so sound. A very worthy Champion. 3 Hayward-Barnsdale & Barnsdale’s Chriskims Ray of Sunlight JW.

MPB (3,0) 1 Thomas’ Shenaligh Sweet Shadow. Shaded red bitch 8 mnths and such a sweet baby. Good head with lovely eye and correct dentition. Adequate length of neck leading into the very best of shoulders with tight elbows. Well rounded feet, hammy quarters and strong hocks. Moved out very well. Really enjoyed her day out. Well presented. 2 McCarthey’s Nagshall Pickety Witch. Well made cream baby with everything where it should be at this point. Moved very well for one so young. 3 Charnley’s Northnook Lucyanna.

PB (1,1)

JB (7,0) 1 Hannay’s Bronia Navarra. Black and cream. Lovely head and eye with gentle expression. Good length of neck leading into lovely shoulders. Tight elbows and excellent prosternum. Body proportions are top class both topline and underline. Short strong loin, lovely quarters and hocks. Moved very well with the uneven ground and was at one with her handler. Presentation was superb. A super type throughoutA0RCC. 2 Way’s Messines Magic Carousel. Black & tan. Nice young lady to go over. Nothing out of place. Good head,eye and shoulder. Fair length of rib with adequate quarters which were well used on the move. 3 Brown’s Devoncream Ruby Dress.

PGB (10,3) 1 Mitchell’s Bronia Scarlet Lady. Very nice head with good eye shape. Correct dentition. Adequate length of neck leading into very nice shoulder. Strong front legs with lovely feet well trimmed. Excellent topline and strong quarters. Moved very soundly and very well presented as you would expect from this kennel. 2 Edwards’ Barok Brighter by Design. Darkest of shaded reds. Lovely head and eye, good shoulder, ribs and keel. Excellent quarters on strong hocks. Moved very soundly covering the ground. Just lacked the final furnishings today. 3 Angear’s Ridgegrove Moon Dance.

LB (6,1) 1 Roberts’ Denver Suzi Wong. Black & Cream. Superb head shape with lovely oblique eye. Good strong neck with well placed and angled shoulder. Tightest of elbows and lovely feet. Well laid back ribs and keel. Excellent quarters with powerful hind action. Was very sound in all directions, just didn't look like she was enjoying her day out. 2 Thomas’ Shenaligh Teasel - Black & tan. Nice head and gentle expression. Good length of neck leading into good shoulders. Well sprung ribs of good length. Would have preferred a slightly better turn of stifle. Moved soundly and well turned out. 3 Wallace’s Cheslan Fenfushi Rah.

OB (6,1) 1 Angear’s Ridgegrove Halle Berry. Black & tan. My notes say fab all through. Lovely head with gentle expression. Super length of neck and the very best of shoulders. Strong front legs and well trimmed feet with the deepest of pads. Outstanding length of rib. Super quarters with shortest and strongest of hocks. She was an absolute picture on the stack but she was even better on the move. A very powerful, ground covering bitch, impeccably presented and was thrilled to give her the CC & BOB. (I believe it to be her 4th) and she went on to Group 4. Congratulations, would love to take her home. 2 Hannay’s Bronia Serenity. A very high quality red bitch that has very many good points. She is made correctly all through and the soundest of bitches on the move. Was just very unfortunate to meet the winner on a very good day. Wish her well, should get her title very soon. 3 Wallace’s Cheslan Makunu Rah.

Joan McLean