Dachshunds (Min Long Hair Judge/s:Mr J A Norris

Best Dog: KING'S KINGSDAX REGAL KNIGHT
Res Dog McCARTHY'S NAGSHALL ALL GUNS BLAZING
Best Bitch: TURNER'S RAFTHOUSE ETERNITY
Res Bitch : THOMAS' SHENALIGH SWEET SHADOW
Best Puppy: THOMAS' SHENALIGH SWEET SURPRISE
BEST OF BREED: KING'S KINGSDAX REGAL KNIGHT
 

MINIATURE LONG HAIRED

 A shame it was cool and wet, I am sure many would have shone through more in the sun and great outdoor space available!Shoulders and upper arms are my main concern, still.Weighing is, I believe a useful tool, but I am not fanatical, I appreciate the discretion over dogs that tip the scales, although this was not a problem today.It seems to me that those on the upper limit for size have the scope that affords the benefit of better conformation.Coming from a breed where black eye rims, and darkest of eye is an absolute must with the red pigment, perhaps I am prejudiced against the lighter eyes and very pale eye rims of the chocolates.To my eye they certainly spoil the head and expression.It was my decision to not call in ‘seconds’ in the challenges.

JD 1. McCarthy’s Nagshall All Guns Blazing, stood alone, honest dog, steady moving.Res. Best Dog

OD 1 King’s Kingsdax Regal Knight, balanced, well proportioned, nicely made and moved out well holding a good topline.His head and reach of neck completed the picture for me today.Best Dog, BOB. 2. McCarthy’s Nagshall Polar Seal, not quite a Veteran, and age has not diminished him, but not quite the excellent conformation or finish of winner.

PB 1.Thomas’ Shenaligh Sweet Surprise, lovely puppy, good conformation, balance, proportions, and moved out well.Best Puppy, and shortlisted in the group I understand. 2. Brown’s Donnadoon Hollyberry at Garbosa, another well made nicely balanced puppy. 3.Oxley’s Dinkidax Dollipop

JB 1 Turner’s Rafthouse Eternity, presence, balance, conformation, she had it! Moving she covered the ground – at speed, I put this down to over-enthusiasm which will gradually be tempered, as it does not display the accurate reach and drive sought. It is a fine line between too much, just right, and staid! That said, I could not resist her for Best Bitch! 2 Way’s Ralines Butternut Posh, another honest bitch, about right in all departments. 3 McCarthy’s Nagshall My Fair Maiden

PGB 1 Leach’s Miriadachs Summer Breeze, nice enough, although not quite the front I was looking for, and felt her outline would benefit from being stacked a little longer. 2 McCarthy’s Nagshall Daisy Duke, front movement let her down today.

OB 1 Thomas’ Shenaligh Sweet Shadow, very nice bitch, who just about had it all.Reserve Best Bitch, couldn’t match the Junior for ring presence, (and I prefer the puppy!) 2 Shutt’s Chocolate Enchantress of Donnadoon, another really nice bitch, just didn’t quite have the overall balance of 1.3 Brown’s Ch Garbosa Chocolate Vogue

Wire Haired OD 1 Rowe’s Boloria Calico Jack, unchallenged, but did not diminish his qualities, strong bone, well made, steady mover. A very nice dog.Best Dog

PB 1.Davis’ Atahira Centissima, still very much a puppy, but if it all comes together she has the makings of a very nice bitch.Best Puppy 2. Cook’s Warrsan Melody at Patlyns,nice enough, but not quite the underline I was looking for.

OB 1 Rowe’s Boloria Anastasia, if I looked stunned – I was.For me this bitch epitomised in Wires the saying “see a smooth – see a dachshund”.I loved her outline, balance, shape, femininity, substance and coat. She could not be anything but my Best Bitch and BOB. 2 Speak’s Rodnan The Goddess Athene, an honest bitch I have judged before, she is made in a different mould that does not have the elegance of lines of 1.

Jo Norris