Class 17 Veteran Dog  (2)

1^st  Broad’s  Neertanauf Sea Magic JW, ShCM 

Smart well turned out boy. Good head and eye, nice reach of neck into well placed shoulder. Still  moving with precise true movement keeping a level topline throughout. Well ribbed up with good length of loin, correct rear angulation allowing his free, thrusting, forward movement. Beautifully presented with neat nicely arched feet. Correct scissor bite with very clean teeth.

2^nd  McCarthy’s Nagshall Just Santana JW, ShCM

Well put together boy. Good front assembly, masculine head with good reach of neck into nicely sloped shoulder, keel running well back with well sprung ribs.  Kept a good outline at all times, moving with drive and purpose.  Another older dog with good clean teeth and beautifully presented.

Class 18 Minor Puppy Dog. (1)

1^st McCarthy’s Nagshall Dutch Oddyssy

Lovely dark red puppy, in super condition and beautifully presented.  Correct head, eye shape and ear set, good dentition and calm expression.  I particularly like his proportions, no exaggeration, well angulated shoulder and front assembly. Good reach of neck with a good keel leading to a well sprung set of ribs. His topline is nice and level both stacked and on the move. A very promising puppy, I shall watch his future with interest.

Class 19 Puppy Dog (1)

1^st  McCarthy’s Nagshall Dutch Oddyssy

Class 20 Junior Dog (6)

1^st  Hall’s Cliffmere Woodman,

He came into the ring and made it his own. Good masculine, elegant head, well set shoulders with very good angulation. Prominent prosternum and good length of keel, good spring of rib with a decent length of loin allowing the free rear movement only a correctly angulated rear allows. Promising youngster.

2^nd Norton’s Halunke Best of Magic

Pushed hard for 1^st place. Another well-made youngster, good head with dark pigment, eyes and correct ear set. A good front, with prominent prosternum and good ribbing.  He moved out well with a balanced outline and powerful rear action.

Class 21 Yearling Dog. (7, 2 abs)

1^st  Graham’s Jadag Herr Bjorn

Good  head, no stop and a clean outline and underjaw. Good reach of neck adding to the overall quality of the front assembly.  Good prominent prosternum with correct dimple, well sprung ribs, good ground clearance Top and underline allowing a workmanlike true gait. Moved effortlessly. In well-muscled condition and presented immaculately.

2^nd Weston & Johnson’s  Ecotyne Devil’s Advocate

Another quality exhibit, pushed hard for 1^st place.  Good masculine head with correct almond shaped dark eyes and well set ears, sweeping reach of neck leading into well angulated shoulder.   Moves well keeping a good topline with a good powerful rear movement.

Class 22 Post Grad Dog (5, 2 abs)

1^st  Siggiee’s Ensigynes Sterlini

Good head, neck and front assembly, moves well, has a good topline and reach of stride. A little immature and would do well with a little more covering.  His movement and presence are good.

2^nd Broad’s Dinkkidax Dionysus

Nicely put together and moved well once he settled.  Good pigment and front assembly, moved straight and true with good rear extension.

Class 23.  Limit Dog (9)

1^st Wood’s Wildstar Wreward RDCC

Well balanced and correctly proportioned exhibit. Beautifully presented, good head with a pleasing reach of neck to well set up shoulders, adding to the correct front assembly. Prominent prosternum  with good ground clearance and width of chest. Far reaching keel with a strong loin and clear open, parallel stride. Covers the ground effortlessly on well-shaped and trimmed feet.

 2^nd  Poole’s Findowrie Mr Mckenzie

Elegant deep red dog beautifully presented.  Good head and expression, with a nicely put together front, good length of keel and well sprung length of rib. He moves out with precision covering the ground well, keeping a good topline and underline.  Good proportions with well angulated rear end.   

Class 24 Open Dog (7, 3 Abs)

1^st Wood’s CH Wildstar Wrobinson JW DCC, BOB

A superb example of the elegant long haired Dachshund in Miniature. Absolutely glorious deep red dog, classic head, eye shape, pigment an absolute pleasure to go over him.  Pleasing reach of neck leading into well laid back shoulders, prominent prosternum and good length of keel, allowing a free front movement without exaggeration.  Well sprung ribs with a good length of loin leading to well angulated, muscled rear allowing free parallel movement when going away and open stride from the side.   Moving soundly on well arched neat feet with good ground clearance.  

2^nd Poole’s  Findowrie Mr Bumble.

Another beautifully presented free moving example of the breed.  Good pigment, correct dark eye and shape, ear set and occiput of a decent width. Enough reach of neck leading to prominent prosternum with a good ground clearance and width of fore legs, allowing his straight none exaggerated front movement. Lovely ribbing, top and underline with a good length of loin. Well-muscled and correctly angulated rear allowing the free true movement both coming and going. A pleasure to watch him move round the ring.

Dog CC CH Wildstar Wrobinson JW

Res CC    Wildstar Wreward

Best Dog Puppy Nagshall Dutch Odyssey 

Class 25  Veteran Bitch (1,1abs)

Class 26  Minor Puppy Bitch (7)

1^st Johnsons Africandawns La Boheme.

Well bodied up puppy, lovely expression, dark pigment and nicely shaped head. Front developing nicely, good neat feet and length of pastern, pleasing spring of rib.  Strong hocks and hind angulation allowing a good rear movement, going away, good side profile stride keeping a good top line for a young puppy.

2^nd Phillips Summerview Minnie Mouse

Feminine head with dark almond shaped eyes and excellent pigment, arched neck set into a good lay back of shoulder. Prosternum developing nicely with a good length of keel. I particularly liked her movement with a good open side gait and driving from the rear. Another very promising puppy.

Class 27  Puppy Bitch (2)

1^st Worswicks Dolyharp Sonatina

Mature cream puppy well bodied with excellent pigment which enhanced her eye shape, good clean lines with a good reach of neck. Correct shoulder placement, prominent prosternum with well-defined dimple. Good ground clearance with neat nicely arched feet. Keel leads well back to good spring of rib, and good rear angulation. Moved with a parallel true open stride with strong rear allowing her free progress around the ring. Good topline and underline with enhanced her overall impression.  In top condition and presentation.  

2^nd Woods Wildstar Wrivera

Another quality puppy. Correct head shape with good dark pigment, neat underline and correct profile. Well arched neck set into well placed shoulder with a good prosternum and length of keel. Well sprung ribbing and length of loin giving an overall sturdy impression and allowing an even topline and good underline.  Well angulated rear, hocks, well-muscled with a good bend of stifle, a true movement both fore and aft covering the ground well.

Class 28  Junior Bitch (7+1)

Another class of quality youngsters

1^st Halls Cliffmere Woodlark.

Lovely head eye shape and pigments with a good set and length of ears. Nicely arched neck leading into well angulated shoulder, Good prosternum and keel with a good length of ribbing. Strong rear with good angulation allowing a free forward movement. Went well keeping a good topline on the move.

2^nd Nortons Halunke Super Magic.

Pushed hard for 1^st and I am sure these two will be in the ribbons together throughout their careers. I especially liked the head and gentle expression of this girl, beautiful dark pigment and in gleaming coat. Good reach of neck and well set shoulders, good front with far reaching keel. Lovely on the move keeping a level topline at all times.

Class 29 Yearling Bitch (7)

1^st Grahams Jadag Over The Moon

Beautiful dark chocolate, well-constructed front with good layback of shoulder. Strong ribbing and good length of loin allowing a level topline both standing and moving. Well angulated rear with a good bend of stifle.  Her movement reflected her sound conformation. Overall a strong exhibit.  

2^nd McCarthys Nagshall Holly Lightly Go

Good pigment with a dark eye, clean lines, just preferred the head of 1^st.  Arched reach of neck and a well angulated front, well bodied with a good keel and length of rib, giving a lovely outline. Her strong rear allowed a free thrusting movement helping her open ground covering stride. 

Class 30 Post Grad Bitch (8+1)

1^st Johnsons Africandawns Magdelena

Lovely head with good pigment, dark eye and neat back skull, enough reach of neck leading to a well-constructed front. Neat elbows and good ribbing with a decent length of loin and well angulated rear. Her movement was sure and true with an open side view stride and straight true  movement both coming and going.  Compact and neat, with good ground clearance

2^nd McCarthys Nagshall Holly Lightly Go

Class 31  Limit Bitch (12)

1^st Worswicks Dolyharp Fur Elise

Everything in the right place and spot on today. Beautifully presented bitch with a good head, excellent pigment with correctly shaped dark eye, good width of occiput with good ear set and length.  Nicely arched neck to well angulated shoulder and front assembly, good ground clearance with neat well shaped feet, no slack pasterns here. Good keel, with good length of well sprung ribbing. Just enough rise over loin and a good bend of stifle with well angulated and muscled rear.  She travelled easily and fluently with a perfect top and underline. I was pleased to award her the bitch CC.

2^nd McCarthys Nagshall Love Constantly JW

Pushed hard for 1^st just lost out on movement today. Lovely type of bitch, her head eye and ear set lead to her well arched neck and correctly angulated shoulder. Prominent prosternum with a good ground clearance, keel leading well back to strong ribbing, Good bend of stifle and correctly angulated rear finishing off her elegant outline. Presented in top condition.

Class 32  Open Bitch (3)

1^st Weston & Johnsons Ecotyne Firewitch

Good head and expression excellent pigment with dark eye, ear set and length good reach of neck into a well assembled front with prominent prosternum and dimple sides. Good ribbing and length of keel allowing her level topline and good underline. Well angulated rear with a strong powerful movement, correct overall proportions giving an elegant outline. Moved out well with level reaching stride and rear extension in good coat and furnishings.

2^nd Metcalfes  Metadale Aphrodite

Good head, with a pleasing reach of neck. Well set up with prominent prosternum and length of keel.  Keel reaching back allowing good length of rib. Well-muscled rear with a strong extending stride. A little unsettled to begin as had come straight from her crate to the ring. Once settled her movement was true. Good coat and neat well shaped feet, in well-muscled condition.