Hound Association of Scotland 2019

Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

I would like to thank the Committee for asking me to judge at this show.  The exhibitors for their entries and my Stewards for their help and attention to detail. Since I last judged this breed, I am pleased to say that they have greatly improved overall. Teeth were clean, conformation in most was good, some exceptional, still a few need to correct length of keel, some stopping just behind front legs, not allowing enough protection for heart and lungs, for the job they were bred for i.e. (Fit for Function). Weights were good in all exhibits I'm pleased to say.  Well done all!  Future judges for this breed please consider confirmation instead of glamour, you may be pleasantly surprised! 

PD 1 Oxley's  Dinkidax Right On Cue. Masculine head on a reachy neck, enough prosternum, good shoulder angles, well extended keel and good lengthy ribbing, rear angles also good which allowed him to move out with drive.  Promising youngster. 2 Siggies  Ensigynes Sterlini. Brindle dog of excellent proportions, lovely head and expression, reachy neck into well placed shoulders, ribbing carried well back as was his keel, short loins, hammy well made quarters, hard muscles obviously well exercised! Well turned stifle, good in second thigh, which gave him the freedom and ability to power himself around the ring with drive and purpose, when he didn't have his nose glued to the floor.  Very close up for first place. 

JD 1 Oxley's Lockmadi Rio Bravo At Dinkidax. Another nice exhibit, good in head and eye, lengthy ribbing, needs time to mature and settle topline. Was roaching a bit today. 2 Broad's Dinkidax Dionysus. Would have liked a longer muzzle and more length, still very much a baby, just needs time to grow on and settle in movement.  Very happy youngster. 

PGD 1 Hall's Cliffmere Folk Art. Nice dog in all aspects, loved his rich colour, a good rear which he used well in his movement. 2 Broad's Eldmore Sealord Of Dinkidudlor. Excellent in head, lovely expression, plenty of front, tight elbows, enough keel and ribbing, a tad long in loin for me.  Moved out well. 

LD 1 Kennedy's Hanishan Blue Diamond. This dog was a pleasant surprise when I got my hands on him.  Excellent in head and eye with a good reach of neck, very well made front, good feet, tight elbows, good length of ribbing and keel, well turned stifle.  Good width front and rear, true out and back. 2 Hall's  Patrick Swayzee. This one disappointed me after previous exhibits from this owner, very long and irratic for the Limit Class, could not assess his movement, needs more training and firmer handling. 

OD 1 McAlpine's Lampcien Trick Or Treat. This owner/handler has to be congratulated on presence and cleanliness of his dog, good head and darkest of eyes, long neck into well laid back shoulders, good forechest.  Stood four square on good bone.  Clean underline, long ribbing and keel, short loins, well turned stifle, extended second thigh. Tidy well trimmed feet. Moved soundly with good extension. Totally deserved his crowning CC and BOB. Well done and good luck for the future. 2 Shutt's Stargazer Of Donnadoon. Very well put together, well formed prosternum, enough bone, well balanced, a tad podgy and would benefit from some roadwork to tighten him up. However, surprisingly he moved quite well. 

VD 1 Broad's Neertanauf Sea Magic. Just loved this 8 year old lad, and still enjoying his day, super conical head, good under jaw lacking in many today, good reach of neck, enough length, good ribbing, stood four square, well made quarters. Sailed around the ring with drive and purpose. Pleased to award him Best Veteran and RCC. 

PB 1 Siggies Ensigynes Fantastio. Brindle bitch of exceptional quality, excellent in head and eye, good depth of muzzle, no snipeyness here, well made oval prosternum, shoulder placements and spring of ribbing to be commended, keel going well back, well made rear with good hind extension.  Litter sister to Puppy Dog, whatever recipe you are using, patent it!  A quality bitch who really deserved her BP award. 2 

Woodvine-Shone's Hanishan Stracciatella. This is also a lovely promising puppy, good in head and eye and reach of neck, enough ribbing, level topline held on the move, good bone.  Well handled. 

JB 1 Shutt's Donnadoon Moondust. Black/tan bitch of good proportions, feminine head, kind expressive eyes, good ribbing, bone and feet. Sadly, lost her topline on the move, running up a bit today, could be her age, hopefully will level with maturity. 2 Main's Scotiablue Matilda. Another nice bitch, well made throughout, good in bone and ribbing, enough front and keel. Moved out well. 

PG 1 Heiser's Polinard Nobilis. Black/cream bitch definitely the best in this class, good reachy neck, long ribbing. Moved with drive and purpose. 2 Mason's  Tolberg Bees Knees At Teckeltown. Red bitch, smaller type, level topline, clean underline. Moved out well. 

LB 1 Bedford's  Dindidudlor Malizy Yaisa. The conformation of this bitch is outstanding.  Standing four square on sturdy legs, well dappled Chocolate/Tan, not overdone anywhere. Moved with drive, powering effortlessly, no tummy tipping here.  Well-deserved her CC. 2 Bell's Tolberg Cream Treat. Cream bitch of quality, well presented and handled. Lots of good points but could not match one for construction. 

OB 1 McAlpine's Lampcien Georgia. Black/tan bitch of real quality.  Excellent reach of neck, good length of upper arm, well made front, good width between front legs, keel carried well back, not overly long, gave a lovely balanced picture. Well presented. Moved well. RCC. 2 Bedford's Eldmor Kiwi Kalilu Of Dinkidudlor. This lovely bitch is good in all aspects, lovely temperament, good in rear construction, but what is so good about her is width between front and rear legs, sadly lacking in so many today.  Same width out and back. 

VB 1 Main's Scotiablue Lily Bell. This little bitch is excellent for her age of 10 years.  Lovely in head, earset, neck, ribs and rear and still maintaining her topline on the move. 

Sp Beginners B 1 Mason's Tolberg Bees Knees At Teckeltown. 2 Kasprowicz Ada Aris At Daniello. Black/tan still very much a baby, needs time to body up. Wish her luck for the future.