My sincere thanks to the officers and committee for this appointment.

My thanks also to every exhibitor who entered under me, many having been to the hound show and midland dachshund club the previous day. Your efforts were Very much appreciated.

I was rather disappointed to find we were inside a rather dark noisy hall, this affected all exhibits, and I made as many concessions as possible. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding

Although a small entry, there was no lack in quality which pleased me. Hind quarters have improved and overall the future looks good.

PD- Entries: 0  

JD- Entries: 1 Abs: 0

1st: THORN ANDREWS Mrs Z Alncroft Over The Moon Drakesleat

CC, BOB.

Stunning young chap with so much promise. Masculine head, dark eye, excels in neck and shoulder placement. Strong top line and excellent ribbing. Tight elbows and well arched toes. Good length and correct ground clearance. Powerful well angulated rear. Good harsh coat. A true stallion type who has so very much to offer the breed in the future. I am confident we will see plenty of top honours coming his way.

PGD-Entries: 1 Abs: 0

1st: HAYWARD, Mr R S & HOWELLS Mrs J Fallowmill Camberra 

Strong head, neck and front, good ribbing and rear angulation, correct coat. lost top line a little on the move but moved soundly.

LD-Entries: 3 Abs:0

1st: PRESNAIL Mr & Mrs D Taree Useless Loop

Balanced dog of good proportions. Good coat, Superb head and dark oval eye, lengthy neck with a good shoulder layback .Prominent forechest, Ample Ribbing and keel well back,
strong rear with excellent return of stifle. Balanced on the move.

2nd: HOWELLS Mrs J Fallowmill Sydney JW 

Very similar to winner, another sound and balanced lad, just felt he was a little close behind.
3rd: HAYWARD Mr R S Taree Scoville At Wirefusion 

 

OD-Entries: 2 Abs:  1

1st:  THORN ANDREWS Mrs Z Ch Drakesleat on the Nod 

RCC

Well balanced male in good coat, super head and expression, long and low with strong top line, well sprung ribbing, nice length of upper arm, good bend of stifle and lovely driving movement. Sound and correct. Preferred the showmanship and attitude of the younger male today, but still a quality exhibit.

PB- Entries: 2 Abs: 0 

1st:  LANCASTER Mrs G Drakesleat Midas Touch Over Pellismer

 BP

Sweet baby with bags of potential. Coat between stages which distracts from her shape a little at present. To go over very pleasing, tight elbows, good ribbing well angulated. Nice tight feet and steady on the move.

 

2nd: MILLS Mrs A Tythe Black Pearle at Oniasid

Another of good quality, still a baby but held balance all through, tight front and strong quarters, Two promising girls.

JB- Entries:  3 Abs: 1

1st: PAIN Mrs J E Russteck Nicely Nicely For Ravensbeech 

Very feminine girl, taller type, lovely expression, good coat, prominent front, tight elbows and plenty of rib. Very good in topline, good angulation. Good drive behind and keeps a good outline at all times. Close up in the challenge.

2nd: JONES Mr & Mrs S & Miss C Carlita Vivienne Westwood

Pleasing size & proportions, Preferred her head to winner, still needing to develop in fore chest & depth of body, has an excellent harsh jacket, smart mover with good clearance and drive.

PGB-Entries: 1 Abs: 0

1st: MORRIS Mrs C A Pennywave Uptown Girl JW Sh.CM

Lovely size, Conical head with dark eye. Good layback of
shoulder. Nicely in filled front. Ribbing and keel of good length with a good let down in the rear. Keeps a good outline on the move, parallel fore and aft keeping a good top line.

LB-Entries: 3 Abs: 0

1st: BILLINGHURST Lady L Drakesleat Mrs Shilling at Jiljac JW

CC, RBoB.

This Dark, harsh coated bitch oozes soundness and type. Lovely dark eye, good head, length of neck and front assembly, level top line, tidy underline, excellent hind angulation. Sound in movement, very much a type I like, sound and sincere, such a pleasure to award her the CC and thrilled to be told it was her 3rd, congratulations.

2nd: HOWELLS Mrs J Fallowmill Top Of The Class 

Sound and true, good top line, good head and over all assembly, not overdone, moved nice and steadily keeping a good profile.

3rd: MORRIS Mrs C A Pennywave Top Totti JW Sh.CM 

 

OB-Entries: 6 Abs: 0

 Good strong class.

1st: 2062 SHONE Mrs S E & Mr N R Phantasia Lady 

RCC

Really attractive bitch, in tip top condition. Good head and neck correct in shoulders and well off for ribbing. Very strong top line and is well muscled all over. Good length retaining strong outline in profile. Strong well angulated rear, good feet. Pushed hard in the challenge.

2nd: 2066 THORN ANDREWS Mrs Z CH Drakesleat Stitch in Time 

Such a lovely quality bitch to go over, cobbier type, well covered and in such hard condition. Reachy neck with superb
shoulder layback. Has depth and length of keel and ribbing. Holds correct outline on the move and standing.

3rd: 2063 SMITH, Mr M A & Mrs K A & MOON Mrs M L Drakesleat Prim N' Proper for Alncroft