SKC 2012

Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

Judge(s): MRS J HALLETT

Really enjoyed my day and had some lovely dogs. Temperaments on the whole were god. Two babies just need to gain confidence, but nothing seriously to worry about. The KC has rules not to award prizes to unsound animals or those with unsound temperament. Sadly I had to ask one to be taken out of the ring as he would not let me examine him at all. Shame. Some teeth were really dirty. Don't forget the back ones please. Thank you for the lovely entry.

MPD(2, 1) 1 Brooks' Lynderlea Russtic. Red. Very promising boy, substantial bone, handsome male head, construction correct all through, loved his attitude, such a sound mover, impressive from any angle, beautifully presented, as are all dogs from this kennel.

PD(5) 1 Roberts' Denver Darling Jackpot. The most beautiful cream, in immaculate condition, correct flat coat, good shoulders with lovely length of neck, masculine head with correct eye, looked super from any angle, covers the ground on the move, just needs to acquire that arrogant attitude on the move, Lovely. BP and RCC. Another kennel whose dogs are an object lesson in presentation. 2 Graham's Jadag Heir Apparent. Chocolate dapple, one of my favourite colours, very mature for his age with excellent bone, super doggy head, lovely length of neck leading into correct shoulders, ribbed well back and strong hindquarters, kept his outline at all times, standing and on the move, just needs to finish in coat, promising. 3 Brooks' Lyndarlea Billy Buntin.

PGD(3, 2) 1 Brooks' Lyndarlea Latte. Chocolate, correct front and length of ribbing, layback of shoulder is good, would like a little more length of upper arm, moved soundly, to be critical, would prefer more length as he looks a shade square on the move, lovely coat.

LD(2) 1 Bedford's Rossdach Laughing Cavalier Of Dinkidudlor. A problem boy as his coat does him no favours, black/tan. It is not flat as required, however, underneath he is very well constructed, well developed front and shoulders, long ribbing and strong quarters, correct sound mover. 2 Fsadni's Rugosa Saint Barnabas. I thought this was my winner on entering the ring. Has that 'look at me' presence. Beautifully presented shaded cream coat, handsome head and sound mover, however, his construction under the coat is not as correct as the winner, shoulders are a shade straight and not the length of ribbing, which makes him cut up a shade, noticeable more when moving. On saying all this, he has lots to like.

OD(2) 1 Brooks' Lyndarlea Raferty JW. Cream, have admired this boy from the ringside since he was a baby puppy. Very handsome head, good reach of neck, lovely front and shoulders, well sprung ribs, strong hindquarters with short hocks, very impressive on the move, covering plenty of ground, beautifully presented. CC, his third and well deserved. 2 Paterson's Wilmaranna James Bond. Silver dapple, quite a nice dog, his coat is not his best point, however, he has good feet and head, well developed front and quarters, moved soundly enough, could not meed the winners arrogant outgoing look.

VD(1) 1 Buchan &Kennedy's Stainesacre The Riddler. Seven and a half years old black/tan boy in lovely condition, good teeth, very type, correct all through, really free mover, showing some of the youngsters how it should be done.

MPB (1) 1 Heiser's Polinard Mindy The Minx. Just 6 mths, black/tan baby, sweet head, prominent front and good length of ribbing, lovely coat, needs to mature and grow on naturally at this tender age. PB(4) 1 Halsall's Mousy Brew. Brindle baby, gave me a real headache, she is lovely to go over on the table, excellent front and shoulders, well boned for one so small, ribbing carried well back, leading into strong quarters, sound going away and coming to me, but in profile she needs to come up on her front as her topline lets her down being higher behind, really hope this corrects itself. If this happens I think she is a promising baby. 2 Kennedy'sDenkena's Miss Booty Licious. Black/cream, very well presented, lovely shining coat, decent front and ribbing, good bone, would just prefer her to gain a little more confidence, hopefully this should come as she is only a baby. 3 Priestley's Jadag Debonair Hillstar.

JB(7, 2) The first two in this class led to a close decision. 1 Kennedy's Denkena's Black Swan. Black/tan, lovely coat, substantial bone and good feet, correctly constructed all through, moves soundly with drive, very nice girl. 2 Hall's Cliffmere Special Edition. Close up to first, shaded red, pretty head, similar remarks as winner regarding construction, well presented coat although someone had had a little nibble. (Why is it always at the ringside?) On moving away and coming too me with the winner, she was a shade closer in front, but nit picking. 3 Laird's Flavian Circe.

PGB(5) 1 Bell's Tolberg Holly's New Edition. Black/tan, lovely girl, very elegant with a lengthy neck leading into correctly placed shoulders, moved really freely with drive. 2 Murphy's Classidax Follow The Dream. Black/tan, correct well presented coat, not too profuse, well developed in front, ribbed well back, not quite the hind angulation of first, but a nice girl. 3 Kennedy's Denkena Blaeberry.

LB(8) Good quality class. 1 Geeson's Abydachs Apparition. Chocolate/cream, saw her as a baby puppy and was very impressed then. The most gorgeous expertly presented coat, excellent construction all through, really well boned with well padded feet, her movement is outstanding, good width both ways. When she moves around the ring she has great style and freedom. Was pleased to award her the Res CC. She already has top awards so hopefully will make up into a beautiful champion. Just wish she had a more classic head, but you can't have everything. 2 Bell's Tolberg Holly's Little Tilly. Have read of this lovely little girl, but can't remember seeing her before, beautifully presented black/cream, lengthy elegant neck, good shoulder angulation, sound mover, doesn't cover quite as much ground in profile as the winner. 3 Mourton's Dinkidudlor Isha Aurog At Eldemour.

OB(4, 1) Three quality bitches. 1 Johnson's Ch Charpurdy Just Iss. This bitch is stunning. Have been hoping to get my hands on her for ages, she is often overlooked and for the live of me I can't see why. Her temperament is second to none and obviously loves her owner, her head and eye are to die for, such a lovely expression, wonderful front assembly, thick padded feet, lengthy ribbing giving a good underline, strong, well angulated hindquarters which gives her very strong, free movement, all topped off with a fabulous shining black/tan coat, a well deserved CC and BOB. 2 Roberts' Denver Sugar Babe. Cream, again in immaculate condition, very typy and sound, feminine head and expression, lovely girl. 3 Leach's Willowheath Lady Sophie At Miradachs.

VB (1) 1 Priestley's Hillstar Alexzina. Black/tan, 9 yrs and carries it well, very typy, in good condition, construction is correct all through, shade reluctant to move, but sound what bit I saw.

Jean Hallett