Miniature Longhaired Dachshunds - Judge: Pauline Kerslake

 It was a privilege to judge at this well run and friendly championship show. Thank you to my efficient stewards Mr & Mrs Sidgwick. All exhibits were clean and well presented but unfortunately a few had dirty teeth. I was very pleased with my main winners who all had substance and style.

Puppy Dog (2)

1. Siggee’s ENSIGYNES STERLINI 11 month Brindle. Excellent head. Good reach of neck. Well placed shoulders. Front developing nicely. Firm quarters which he used to drive himself round the ring with ease. Very in tune with his handler.

2. Oxley’s DINKIDAX RIGHT ON CUE 8 month Cream. Close up on 1st. Similar comments apply. In good coat. Unfortunately not co-operating well with his handler today.

Junior Dog (4, 1 Abs)

 1. McCarthy’s NAGSHALL LOVE TO BE 8 month black/tan. Well sprung lengthy ribbing. Good head and eye and reach of neck. Well angulated fore and aft. Covered the ground well keeping a level topline.

 2. Oxley’s LOKMADI RIO BRAVO AT DINKIDAX 16 month cream. I liked this young dog but he was not as developed in forechest as 1st. However, he was a sound exhibit with a pleasing outline and moved out well

3. Bedford’s ROTHMIA CASSIUS CLAY OF DINKIDUDLOR

Novice Dog (1) 1. McCarthy’s NAGSHALL LOVE TO BE

Post Graduate Dog (2) 1. Irvine’s BRONIA THE DUTCHMAN 2 year old red. Well proportioned. Masculine head. Good length of neck. Firm, positive movement. Would have preferred longer ribbing.

2. Heiser’s POLINARD KIMBER 4 year old sh/red of good type . Shorter coupled than 1st. Well sprung ribbing with good depth of keel. Unfortunately his movement was rather erratic today and therefore difficult to assess.

Limit Dog (2) 1. Brown’s DOLYHARP PUCCINI WITH GARBOSA 13 month black and tan. Extended well on the move which impressed me as he entered the ring. Lovely masculine head. Well placed shoulders with tight fitting elbows. Prominent forechest. In super coat. Pleased to award him the RDCC.

2. McCarthy’s NAGSHALL JUST LUCAMAC JW ShCM Another quality exhibit that was pleasing to go over. Good pigmentation, which is so often lacking in the creams. Well angulated. Loved his houndy head and good reach of neck. Positive mover.

Open Dog (7, 1 Abs) 1. Harris & McLachan’s CH/SZ/DK CH ZARCREST BLACK SMITH W18 ALPENSIEGER 2018 Beautifully prepared in gleaming black and tan coat and so well handled. Masculine head and good eye. Well laid shoulders. Good spring of rib. Extends well on the move keeping a level topline at all times. Pleased to award him the DCC & BOB. Went on to be awarded Hound Group 4.

2. Wood’s CH WILDSTAR WROBINSON JW Well balanced red who strode out confidently round the ring with proud head carriage. Pleasing outline. In excellent coat. Expertly handled.

3. Kennedy’s HANISHAM BLUE DIAMOND

Veteran Dog (1) 1. McCarthy’s NAGSHALL JUST SANTANA JW ShCM 7 year old cream of substance. Well ribbed. Firm quarters. Good head and eye. Another positive mover from this kennel. In super coat. BV.

Puppy Bitch (9)

A really good class of youngsters, all at varying stages of puppyhood. I’m sure many will change places as they develop.

1. Oddie’s RALINES LEMON DRIZZLE FOR RIOWOOD 6 month puppy. Very feminine cream with sweet expression. Good head, eye and length of neck. Well sprung ribbing. Good extension on the move and parallel movement on the away. Lots of ring presence. BP.

2. Beckett-Bradshaw’s TOLBERG HEAVENLY AT HUTAKA 8 month black and tan. Pleasing to go over being of good proportions. Loved her outline. A smart mover in super full coat.

3. Bell’s TOLBERG LA DI DA

Junior Bitch (6, 3 Abs)

1. McCarthy’s HOLLY LIGHTLY GO Lots to like about this 13 month old nicely proportioned cream. Good front and rear angulation . Prominent forechest. Smart mover.

2. Shutt’s DONNADOON STARLIGHT Well developed forechest. Good head and eye and reach of neck. Unfortunately not co-operating well with her owner today.

3. Main’s SCOTIABLUE MATILDA

Novice Bitch (4, 1 Abs)

1. Beckett-Bradshaw’s TOLBERG HEAVENLY AT HUTAKA

2. McCarthy’s HOLLY LIGHTLY GO

3. Kennedy’s DENKENA’S MISS BOOTY DAZZLER

Post Graduate Bitch (7, 1 Abs)

1. McCarthy’s NAGSHALL LOVE CONSTANTLY JW 15 month black and cream. Slightly longer than her competition in this class but with the best ribbing which extended well back with a short loin. Tight fitting elbows. Well developed forechest. Good angulation. In excellent coat. Positive steady movement.

2. Heiser’s POLINARD NOBILIS Three year old black and cream of a smaller type. Well off for bone. Good angulation. Neat bunched feet. Well developed quarters which she used to drive around the ring.

3. Mason’s TOLBERG BEEZS KNEES AT TECKELTOWN

Limit Bitch (4)

1. Bell’s TOLBERG CREAM TREAT JW ShCM Two year old well proportioned cream. Good front and shoulder placement. Well angulated quarters. Expertly handled to get the very best out of her. RBCC

2. Bedford’s MALIZY YAISA Attractive, nicely marked chocolate and tan dapple. Well off for bone. Firm positive mover keeping a level topline at all times

3. Mortlock’s METADALE ANASTASIA AT HERTSMERRY

Open Bitch (5)

1. Cohen’s RALINES RED BOUQUET FOR HUTZPAH A quality exhibit that caught my eye as she entered the ring with her well extended gait and level topline. Very pleasing to go over. Good head and eye. Well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm. Lengthy ribbing. In superb condition, topped by an excellent cream coat. Well handled. Very pleased to award her the BCC, (her third).

2. Bedford’s ELDMOUR KIWI KALILU OF DINKIDUDLOR Shaded cream of good proportions. Pleasing outline. Moved out well.

3. Wood’s WILDSTAR WREEVA

Veteran Bitch (2)

1. Kennedy’s CH DENKENA’S BLACK SWAN 8 year old black & tan in excellent coat. Well off for bone. Good spring of ribbing. Covered the ground well.

2. Drady’s JUMANDA’S SILVER SPARKLE AT INDIKO 8 year old nicely marked silver dapple of good proportions. Moved well.