Thank you to the committee for the invitation , Min Wires ,as most people will know is one of my favourite variety of Dachshund. The weather was kind to us ,as I was judging at 9, the grass even though it had been cut four times bothered a lot of the exhibits . All mouths were good with correct bite, temperaments were sound as you would expect in this variety. I was really spoilt for choice with my top awards which must bode well for the future of the breed . My decisions were received in a sporting fashion and there was applause to be heard around the ringside ..Thank you to everyone who took the time to spend money and enter their dogs under me , I was more than pleased with my entry on the day .

M.P.D. 3. All puppies as you would expect in this class at different stages of development .

1^st Russell ,Russteck the Bruce. Dark brindle baby ,as yet very much a baby but held the best shape in this class. Masculine enough for his age, enough bone for his size. Handled well enough on the table ,should finish well .

2^nd Kay Kaytian Tempest Over Hiati. Found it difficult to assess his movement as he along with a lot of others found the grass a challenge. Not as forward as one , but has bags of time on his side .

PD.2 1^ST Russell Russteck the Bruce .

2^ND Kay Kaytian Tempest Over Hiati.

JD 2 1^ST Thorn Andrews Alncroft Over the Moon Drakesleat. Very good specimen of the breed.

Strong masculine head ,with correct mouth strong jaw , lovely almond shape eye , even front, stood on strong well padded feet with plenty of bone. Well defined and flowing neckline ,good lay of shoulder with correct upper arm which enabled him to motor around the ring, no problem here at all with the grass, topline maintained both on the stack and the move , enough rear angulation without being overdone which contributed to his correct rear movement ..I find that those that are too over angulated may make a pretty picture on the stack but lack the correct movement behind , none of that here , showed me a clean pair of heals going away with correct distance between back legs . delighted to award him Dog CC.

2^ND Hunt Earthsea Wolfs Bane. Red Boy who was rather unsettled gave a lot away to 1.

PGD. 5 1^ST Morrisons Benzden Luna Rosa. Very well put together , enough ground clearance no problem on the move at all. Good head piece,with correct pigmentation . even in front well coated of good texture,enough rear angulation, one for the future.

2^nd Clare Lordscairnie Love God. Head and eye shape as they should be ,mouth correct , coat of correct texture , just did not cope with the conditions as well as one.

LD.5. 1^ST Howells Fallowmill Sydney ,One I have admired , well presented in tip top condition, Godd head piece with strong bite. Well filled front ,good topline , well made rear which he used to clear the grass with ease. Handled well on the table , thought at first he was going to my cc winner ,but just didn’t give his all in the challenge ,but well deserved the res cc.

2^nd Russell Russteck Wyre in The Blood. Another good male, Looked the ticket on the stack ,Pleasing head and eye, sound enough in front , top line kept at all times , just could not cope with the going as well as one .

OD.4 1^st Rose CH. Ridanflight Ricardo , very well known Champion and deservedly so . Super boy who never lets his handler down. Well made from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail . Absolute delight to go over. Always shown in first class order.

2^nd Feetham Kimbleholme Jackpot, another very good dog with the very best of attitudes . Masculin head .correct eye shape strong jaw with good bite. Just preferred topline of one.

MPB.6 1ABS 1^ST Jones Bimini Wish Upon a Star. Very promising baby , just 6 months, well put together with good balance. Correct mouth ,almond eye, well boned ,keeping good outline at all times ..

2^nd Grants Granhoward Ownly, Dark brindle in good coat . Mouth correct ,lovely dark eye. Moved out well , should have a bright future.

PB 5.1^ST Jones Bimini Blue Moon . Noticed her as soon as she entered the ring. Fabulous type, so elegant .Correct head , good mouth ,even well filled front, standing on well padded feet. Graceful neck ,maintained her top line at all times. Correct amount of angulation showing me a clean pair of heels going away. Delighted to award her BP and Res Bitch CC.

2^ND Lancasters Drakesleat Midas Touch over Pellismer .Brindle, many of the above remarks apply. Not as mature as one , and found the going a little testing.

JB7. 1^ST Clements Springdac Red Siren . Red in beautiful coat , one who coped with the conditions with ease.. Really good pigmentation , beautiful melting expression with black eyes , well made all through . Very sound both ends , enough ground clearance , handled well.

challenging as did the majority. Sound enough .handled well on the table ,pleasing top line and underline .Correct tail set.

PGB .7 1^st Pains Russteck Nicely Nicely for Ravensbeech. Second in previous class.

2^nd Kirkwood-Emery. Helydon Jinglebells, Another very well made brindle . Correct dentition , enough bone for size, just preferred out line of one.

LB.7 1^ST Billinghurst Drakesleat Mrs Shilling for Jilljac JW. Dark brindle who excels in movement, very pleasing type to go over . Nicely balanced ,with good bone ,well padded

Feet , maintained a good outline at all times , sympathetically handled to get the most out of her .

2^nd Howells, Fallowmill Top of the Class. Light Brindle with good pigment. Correct mouth enough bone, handled the ground well . Just prefered ribbing of one . These 2 could change places on another day.

OB 9 1^ST Blackbutn-Bennett Stargang Walkin on Sunshine. Fabulous type. Ultra feminine type. Very sound , well made all through , Darkest of eyes ,correct mouth . Well boned ,nicely angulated rear which she used to drive around the ring .The most beautiful of outlines . This bitch owned the ring and I was delighted to award her the cc and best of breed ,congratulations as I believe this gave her ,her crown well deserved.

2^nd Price Samlane Belleza jw. Another beautiful bitch unlucky to meet above in such sparkling form . Handled well moved out with purpose and drive.