LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2023

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE-HAIRED)

Judge: Mrs Pauline Sidgwick

BEST OF BREED : KIRKWOOD-EMERY Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW
Dog CC : KIRKWOOD-EMERY Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW
Res Dog CC : THORN ANDREWS & BILLINGHURST Ch Drakesleat Kumquat May
Bitch CC : THORN ANDREWS Drakesleat See no Evil
Res Bitch CC : KIRKWOOD-EMERY Helydon Nifty Nairn JW
Best Puppy : THORN ANDREWS Drakesleat See no Evil
Best Veteran : FEETHAM Kimbleholme Jackpot & Veteran Hound Group 4
Best Special Beginner : CLARK Dottie Scarlett Delight

Puppy Dog (3,1)
1st: JONES Kimbleholme blitz
2nd: WESTWOOD & LIVINGSTON Rednapp Sandbanks

Junior Dog (1)
1st: SEXTON & DASILVA Molloney Woody or Won't He at Ertekes

Post Graduate Dog (3,1)
1st: KIRKWOOD Beetlejuice Vitoraz At Helydon (Czech imp) (Cze Im
2nd: WESTWOOD & LIVINGSTON Lordscairnie Love Destiny at Hopewood

Limit Dog (3)
1st: JONES Kimbleholme Sudoku
2nd: BLACK Bothlyn Back in Black Bassodon
3rd: HAWKINS Martinks Storm In A Teacup For Lonaza

Open Dog (6)
1st: KIRKWOOD-EMERY Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW
2nd: THORN ANDREWS & BILLINGHURST Ch Drakesleat Kumquat May
3rd: PAIN Ch Ravensbeech Buccleugh
Res: FEETHAM Kimbleholme Cazino
VHC: HOPPER Arbennik Pol Eriskay At Brynfaw

Veteran Dog (1)
1st: FEETHAM Kimbleholme Jackpot

Special Beginner Dog/Bitch (1)
1st: CLARK Dottie Scarlett Delight

Puppy Bitch (6)
1st: THORN ANDREWS Drakesleat See no Evil
2nd: RUSSELL Eyez One Too Russteck
3rd: FEETHAM Kimbleholme Piquet
Res: ROBERTS Vilmadach Brooke Dark Lady
VHC: CLEMENTS Springdac Selsa N' Shake

Junior Bitch (7)
1st: RUSSELL Russteck Cordelia
2nd:WOOD-VINE SHONE Hanishan Ringing Tones
3rd: WHITEHOUSE Gralinn Sunshine Dancer
Res: FEETHAM Kimbleholme Hoola
VHC:HUNT Earthseas Kiss and Make Up

Post Graduate Bitch (6,1)
1st: KIRKWOOD Helydon Quickstep Queeni
2nd:JONES Bimini To The Moon And Back
3rd: WHITEHOUSE Rioban Trinket
Res: HEATHER Ravensbeech Torbers Jamaica Inn
VHC: STEPHENSON Bothlyn Sweet Missy at Wistex

Limit Bitch (4)
1st: RUSSELL Eyez The One Russteck
2nd: MARSTON TEAL Lordscairnie Endless Love
3rd: STEPHENSON Wistex Taking it Easy
Res: GRANT Granhoward Priscilla

Open Bitch (5,1)
1st: KIRKWOOD-EMERY Helydon Nifty Nairn JW
2nd:THORN ANDREWS Ch Drakesleat Too Gud to be True
3rd: BLACKBURN Ch Stargang Witches Shadow
Res: JONES Bimini Chasing Moonbeams

Veteran Bitch NO ENTRIES

Class 203 PD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 656 JONES, Mrs A Kimbleholme blitz,Promising youngster just needs to settle on the move, sturdy well ribbed body with tight elbows, firm, well rounded rear with ample width allowing true movement from the rear, typey conical shaped head, well balanced with correct dark almond shaped eye, well furnished with good jacket and furnishings for age 
BPD
2nd: 681 WESTWOOD, Mrs Lindsey & LIVINGSTON, Mrs Julie Rednapp Sandbanks Another promising youngster, confident he handled well on table, good neck, firm body well ribbed with good ground clearance, could have been my winner had he settled on the move, but was hard to assess on the day. Preferred the rear movement of winner. Pleasing head well furnished, with harsh jacket.
Class 204 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 672 SEXTON, Mrs Laura & DASILVA, Mrs Rubina Molloney woody or won't he at ertekes Confident youngster, with correct conical shaped head, pleasing in outline with ample ground clearance, prominent forechest, good angulation to rear giving strong action.

Class 205 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 660 KIRKWOOD, Mr G Beetlejuice Vitoraz At Helydon (Czech imp) A red dog of differing type, free moving he covers the ground with ease and purpose, keeping a level top line, I would prefer less tuck up to loin, good neck supporting masculine head, held high, which is balanced and conical in shape with good length of muzzle, dark eye and excellent pigmentation, complete with furnishings adding to his character.
2nd: 680 WESTWOOD, Mrs Lindsey & LIVINGSTON, Mrs Julie Lordscairnie Love Destiny at Hopewood. This dog handled well on table, harsh coat covering sturdy compact body, well ribbed with oval chest well supported, good neck. Just let himself down by refusing to cooperate on the move, preferring to act like a clown.

Class 206 LD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 655 JONES, Mrs A Kimbleholme Sudoku, Sturdy well ribbed dog , compact yet with firm body with oval chest well supported, level top line, good underline, strong well muscled rear quarters used well on the move to give correct driving action
2nd: 639 BLACK, Mrs Lynn S & BLACK, Miss Emma Bothlyn Back in Black Bassodon, Black and Tan Male, presents a lovely outline in profile, both standing and on the move, head held high on reachy neck, well set into laid back shoulders, level top line, just preferred the coat texture and underline of winner.
3rd: 651 HAWKINS, Mr A Martinks Storm In A Teacup For Lonaza

Class 207 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 662 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A & KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Mrs Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW. A pleasure to judge this class, first 3 all worthy champions, the winner, unknown to me, filled my eye the moment he entered the ring. Firm in body which is well ribbed, with deep oval chest, well supported, strong neck, firm top line and strong well muscled rear quarters. Masculine head, which has the correct tapering conical shape, dark oval eyes , strong muzzle , balanced skull. Moved out well with drive and purpose, completing the picture with tight harsh coat and furnishings 
Dog CC and Best of Breed
2nd: 679 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena & BILLINGHURST, Lady Lynda Ch Drakesleat Kumquat May Slightly lighter in stature than winner, yet still with firm body and classic outline. Not the tight coat of winner on the day. Masculine conical shaped head which has correct length of muzzle and skull, well furnished, dark almond shaped eyes well set, reachy neck, set into well laid back shoulders, firm in top line, strong well angulated rear giving required reach and drive, 
Res. Dog CC
3rd: 666 PAIN, Mrs J E Ch Ravensbeech Buccleugh
Res: 645 FEETHAM, Ms S P Kimbleholme Cazino
VHC: 653 HOPPER, Mrs J Arbennik Pol Eriskay At Brynfaw

Class 208 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 643 FEETHAM, Ms S P Kimbleholme Jackpot, At 8 years still a youngster in dachshund terms, this dog is a pleasing size, compact yet well balanced, with good forechest, well rounded rear with good turn of stifle, tapering conical shaped head, which is well balanced with good bite. He moved out well with reach and drive, 
Best Veteran

Class 209 SBD/B (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 641 CLARK, Miss Charlotte Dottie Scarlett Delight, Stood alone, this raw youngster has an attractive head, well balanced with ample length to muzzle and skull, dark eye, at only seven month old this bitch is still not used to the show ring, but put up a good effort. Once she matures and learns to move steadily with head held high, should be able to compete with the best. She is a good size, with moderate neck, and rib, good turn of stifle to rear.

Class 210 PB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 678 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Drakesleat See no Evil, A lovely start to the bitch judging, seeing these youngsters enter the ring. I chose as my winner this stunning bitch, and eventually you
 Bitch CC & Best Puppy winner. She has a super profile both standing and on the move, although no weighing today I felt her correct for size and weight, classic head balance, correct eye, good bite, elegant neck set into well laid back shoulders, good forequarters and ribbed well back, ample rear width with good turn of stifle she moved with purpose around the ring.
2nd: 671 RUSSELL, Mrs C EYEZ ONE TOO RUSSTECK, Another who I would have been happy to award top honours to, again good in profile, from classic head, neck well set into laid back back shoulders prominent forechest, level topline , again strong rear quarters enabling her to power around the ring.
3rd: 646 FEETHAM, Ms S P Kimbleholme Piquet
Res: 668 ROBERTS, Mrs Sally Vilmadach Brooke Dark Lady
VHC: 642 CLEMENTS, Miss C SPRINGDAC SELSA N

Class 211 JB (7 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 670 RUSSELL, Mrs C RUSSTECK CORDELIA, Sturdy bitch, with compact well ribbed body, good forechest, level topline firm neck and well laid shoulders. Classic conical shaped head, strong tapering muzzle of good length. Complete with harsh wire coat and furnishings, moved out well
2nd: 684 WOODVINE-SHONE, Miss Hannah Hanishan Ringing Tones, Close up to first , a compact bitch with firm well ribbed body, harsh coat and excellent furnishings, level topline, again typical in head with good length of muzzle. Again moved out well from strong well angulated rear, just preferred the better front action of winner
3rd: 683 WHITEHOUSE, Mrs Diane Gralinn Sunshine Dancer
Res: 647 FEETHAM, Ms S P Kimbleholme Hoola
VHC: 654 HUNT, Mrs Susan EARTHSEAS Kiss and make up

Class 212 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 659 KIRKWOOD, Mr G Helydon Quickstep Queeni, 2 year old bitch with firm well ribbed, compact body with good forechest, giving good outline standing, conical shaped head with strong muzzle, well furnished, moved out fairly well
2nd: 658 JONES, Mrs Sabrina Bimini To The Moon And Back, Smaller in frame than winner, this bitch has a level topline and moves out fairly well. Good balance of muzzle and skull to her conical shaped head.
3rd: 682 WHITEHOUSE, Mrs Diane Rioban Trinket
Res: 652 HEATHER, Miss W Ravensbeech Torbers Jamaica Inn
VHC: 674 STEPHENSON, Miss J Bothlyn sweet missy at wistex

Class 213 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 669 RUSSELL, Mrs C EYEZ THE ONE RUSSTECK, Quality bitch with lovely outline, from her classic conical shaped head, tapering muzzle of good length, well balanced to skull, strong muscular neck set into well laid shoulders, good forechest, level topline and well ribbed body leading to muscular rear quarters, moved out really well both coming and going, displaying correct underline.
2nd: 663 MARSTON TEAL, Mrs Sonia Lordscairnie Endless Love, 20 month bitch with typical head, dark eyes, tapering muzzle of good length, strong jaw, complete with furnishings, longer in coat than winner, but harsh texture, firm moderate neck set into well laid shoulders and correct forechest leading to well ribbed sturdy body, moved out well.
3rd: 673 STEPHENSON, Miss J Wistex taking it easy
Res: 649 GRANT, Mrs P Granhoward Priscilla

Class 214 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 661 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A Helydon Nifty Nairn JW, What a lovely class to judge, close decisions here, all worthy of winning, I chose this super bitch at four year old, fully mature, I see later she is a repeat mating of my Dog CC and very similar in type and quality. Compact in body with firm neck, oval chest well slung, well sprung rib and firm level topline, strong well angulated rear quarters, used well to power around the ring. Her head is a feminine version of his , correct dark almond shaped eye, tapering muzzle. Shown in good harsh jacket, complete with furnishings 
Res. CC
2nd: 677 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Ch Drakesleat Too Gud to be True, Again a four year old bitch, of good size, balance and type, coat a little softer than winner, but well furnished, typical in head, muzzle of good length and balance to skull, reachy neck set into well laid back shoulders, ribbed well back, on the move holds her topline and displays correct underline as she strides out around ring with confidence.

3rd: 640 BLACKBURN, Mrs Ellen P Ch STARGANG WITCHES SHADOW
Res: 657 JONES, Mrs Sabrina Bimini Chasing Moonbeams

Judge Pauline Sidgwick