eastern counties May 2017nov

A good line-up of quality dogs assembled for Best In Show, however the puppies were a little disappointing.

Best In Show - Muggleton’s Mosiarto Miss Calculate Eye-catching red Min Smooth bitch, who shows with animation and style. Holds a lovely outline in both stance and profile movement. Houndy head with correctly shaped, dark eye and keen expression. Good reach of neck, well placed shoulders, which are well laid back, with good length of upper arm to complement. As a consequence, she displays the desired prominent breastbone and good forechest. Pleasing body shape with good spring of rib, firm topline and good sweep of underline. Ribbing extends well back. Very well angulated hindquarters with super bend of stifle in stance. Moved out freely with verve, and was true in up and back movement. In gleaming condition. Handler gets the very best from her. I would just prefer slightly less wrinkle on forelegs for perfection. Reserve Best In Show (and also Best Veteran In Show) - Marks’ Ch. Brynalyn Royal Warrior via Labbadax. Magnificent shaded red standard long dog of correct size, displaying perfect length to height ratio (not too large and long). Noble head with arch to muzzle and dark almond shaped eye. Strong powerful jaw. Lengthy neck flows seamlessly into perfectly angulated, well placed shoulders. Good length of upper arm and correct forechest. Pleasing body shape, with good length of rib and short loin. Hindquarters are well angulated and he has good bone and substance throughout. Moved with parallel action up and back and effortless, free side gait. Presented in full, well conditioned coat. He slightly dropped his topline in the competition for BIS in comparison with his performance in the Veteran class and this meant he had to settle for RBIS. A quality dog to be justly proud of. Best Puppy In Show - Gibson’s Allfrey’s London Look,Red Wire dog of correct size. Presented the best overall outline in stance and on the move in this rather disappointing line up of puppies. He still has a good deal of maturing to do, as can often be the case with young wire males, being quite shallow in body at the moment. Head is correctly proportioned and has a keen, alert expression and good shaped, dark eye. Reachy neck flows well into a firm topline which he held in profile movement. Shoulders are reasonably well laid back, but I would prefer a little more length of upper arm, and this was reflected in his front movement coming towards me. He does, however, have a good forechest. Hindquarters and well angulated with a pleasing bend of stifle in stance. Coat texture is good. I would just like a little more bone and substance throughout and better feet. Moved out freely with style round the ring and looked happy to be there. Will watch his development with interest. Reserve Best Puppy In Show - Chappell’s Gleneddee Miz Devil Chic, Elegant light red Min Long bitch. Well constructed throughout with attractive head, good reach of neck, good shoulders, body shape and topline and well angulated hindquarters. Just a little short of coat at present, but as a consequence it was easy to see her overall construction and movement which was very good. Moved out freely and held her shape in profile. Displayed good parallel up and back movement. Presented a pleasing outline in stance with a firm topline.

Any Variety Veteran Open

1st - Marks’ Ch. Brynalyn Royal Warrior Via Labbadax

2nd - Moore & Coverley’s Ch & Ir. Ch. Ex Sentia I’m Bond James Bond

Outstanding Wire dog I have long admired from the ringside and was delighted to have the opportunity to judge today. Perfect in size and totally correct for 2:1 length to height ratio and ground clearance. Displays excellent harsh textured coat to top it all off. Attractive head with keen, mischievous expression and dark eye. Good reach of neck and well placed shoulders. Stands absolutely true in front and behind and holds a firm, level topline in stance and on the move. Strode out freely with animation and still looks very youthful. Correct parallel action up and back. I just slightly prefered the forequarters of the Long which placed him ahead of this lovely dog.

Sue Seath (Judge)

1st Daykin's Barratini Angels Eve, The first two puppies in this class were very nice, lovely head on a lovely neck, good ribbing, nice tight feet, nice hindquarters, level topline kept on the move, moved very well. BP 2nd Morris's Pennywave Pollyanna., 3rd Grant's Granhoward Ownly

1st Black's Bassodon Dodecahedron, RBOB, good front, lovely head and eye, lovely neck, lovely angulation, level topline, lovely free mover. 2nd Dance's Emem Gloria Sunshine., 3rd Grant's Granhoward Ethel

1st Flower’s Vostock Zapad Viking for Bingobongo, nice head and neck good angulation, nice coat, moved ok

1st Selley's Ubu Frida Kahlo to Heleanne, lovely expression on a long neck, nice front and angulation, taller than the rest, but a good mover. 2nd Dance's Emem Astral Traveller, 3rd Crow’s Compania Pandora

1st Morris’ Pennywave Uptown Girl JW, Lovely girl to go over, lovely head and eye, lovely neck and forechest, lovely angulation, moved lovely keeping her level topline, 2nd Selley's Ubu Belarus Nahla to Heleanne, 3rd Ward-Blower’s Whitewebbs Painted Black by Willowmist

1st Morris’ Pennywave Top Totti JW ShCM, Again another lovely bitch from this kennel, nice head and expression, lovely forechest and ribbing, lovely angulation, very sound mover BOB, 2nd Daykin's Barratini Chatters, 3rd Hopper's Stargang Jack O'Diamonds at Brynfaw

I should like to thank the ECDA committee for their invitation to judge all the miniature dachshunds. I Would also like to thank the exhibitors for a wonderful entry. Also my steward Trevor for running a smooth show ring. The Hospitality given to me and my wife upon arrival until we left was excellent.

1st Watkinson's Loggeta Boom and Bust, Nice looking puppy bitch, lovely head and eye in a good neck. Good angulation, good forechest, moved well BP 2nd Endersby's Mowbray Music of the Night, 3rd Thompson's Wilmerella Red Velvet Oraysha

1st Bullis's Amaffrey La Vie En Rose, Another lovely compact bitch,, lovely head and expression. Good neck, well made forechest, moved well, a little unsettled. 2nd Ward-Blower's Whitewebbs Sweet William at Willowmist

1st Salisbury’s Brocklewood Black Orchid. B/Tan, beautiful head and eye, good shoulder, lovely angulation, kept topline on the move. 2nd Robertson's Ravenwood Simply Exquisite, 3rd Ward-Blower's Whitewebbs Sweet William at Willowmist

1st Muggleton’s Mosiarto Mister Valentino, Well constructed red dog, lovely head and eye, good front and hind quarters. Firm topline kept on the move. Lovely mover. 2nd Barrett’s Star’s Tori Great Joy (Imp Ukr) 3rd Bullis’ Goodtry Ruby Tuesday at Amaffrey

1st Muggleton’s Mosiarto Miss Calculate, Sound red bitch, beautiful head and eye, good forechest, lovelyribbing, lovely neck, moved very well. Delighted to give her BOB and well done for Best in Show. 2nd Startup's Curtisey Head Gardener, 3rd Endersby's Mowbray Miss Miranda

1st Barrett’s Ch Ayseebee Rumour has It, Black/Tan dog, good head, good front and shoulders, good angulation, moved well, well handled. 2nd Watkinson's Manakoora Arookanam

1st Chappell's Gleneddee Miz Devil Chic, Lovely puppy to go over, lovely head and eye on a good neck, good forechest and angulation, moved well, BP & RBPIS, 2nd McCarthy's Nagshall Cristobel, 3rd Dinkidudlor Alicia Kalilu

1st Mccarthy’s Nagshall Santa Amelia, Lovely head and neck, good shoulders and ribbing moved well, 2nd Chappell's Gleneddee Sugar Plum Dream

1st Chappell's Gleneddee's Miz Devil Diva, Lovely cream bitch, good head on a lovely neck and shoulder, level topline kept on the move, good angulation. RBOB 2nd McCarthy’s Nagshall Just Be Lucky

1st Brook's Lyndarlea Vienna, lovely dark red, lovely head, good forechest and ribbing, good angulation, moved well, lvel topline. 2nd Chappell's Gleneddee's Mr Teddie Bear., 3rd McCarthy’s Nagshall Just Be Lucky

1st Pitfield’s Follyfield Farley’s Fella, Lovely Black/Tan to go over, lovely lead and eye, good front, good ribbing, lovely angulation, moved very well. 2nd Brook’s Obdax Lynn’s Badger JW, 3rd McCarthy's Nagshall Lucamac

1st Brooks Ch Lyndarlea Just Andy, The last time I saw this dog he had a vast coat, he looks better now with less coat. Lovely shape, lovely head and eye, good forechest, good angulation, moved well BOB, 2nd Pitfield’s Follyfield Filamena, 3rd Broad's Neertanauf Sea Magic JW ShCM

Best of Breed - Moore & Malecka's Am Gr/J Ch Pol/Pol Ch Ex Sentia Devil's Advocate

1 Gibsons Tendrow As Time Goes By. Very much a baby. Good head and neck, nice length of ribbing, moved out with drive and enthusiasm.

1 Phillips Tendrow I Am What I Am. Most mature in class. Pleasing head and eye, good prosternum and front. Kept topline steady on move.

2 Gibsons Allfreys London Look. Another baby but very promising. Solid bone, good ribbing and topline. Moved very well. Went onto Best Puppy in Show. B.P

1 Moore and Maleckas Am Gr Ch/J Ch Pol/Pol Ch Ex Sentia Devil’s Advocate. Eye catching dog. Good bone and proportions, masculine head, well made front to good topline. Sound drive from back. Best movement in class. B.O.B

2 Normans Silvae Klasman. Another nice dog with good head and expression. Lengthy ribbing to good rear end. Positive drive and movement. Res B.O.B.

1 Lucas’ Viewmore Happy Days. Good outline, nice head, sound chest and prosternum. Won on movement on the day.

2 Halls Bensarka Little White Dove. Good overall proportions, another nice outline and topline. Just a bit unsettled on the move today.

1 Goffin-Thorogoods Matzell Malizani Liked this dog a lot. Good bone, correct head and reach of neck leading to sound front and firm topline. Moved so well with real drive. B.O.B

2 Lucas’ Cwmdarhian Summer Nights. Lower to ground than winner, Good ribbing and topline,

1 Lucas’ Cwmdarhian Red To Tango. Good head and neck, lengthy ribbing, solid topline. Best mover in class. Res B.O.B.

2 Nortons Matzell Myrtle. Similar to 1, with typical head and good neck. Nice outline, just less confident in movement today.

1 Burke and Manstons Nulli Secunder. Nice bitch with feminine head, sound front, good ribbing to well angulated rear. Won class on her strong driving movement.

2 Starkeys Carpaccio Jasper from Hamoura. Another pleasing head, neck and front, nice chest and prosternum. Just did not drive out so confidently on the day.

1 Clarkes Tekalhaus Diamond Life. Promising puppy. Nice head and reachy neck to good chest and ribbing. Moved positively. B.P

2 Fossetts Brysdax Coco Mademoiselle. Less mature than 1. Another good head and neck to sound front assembly. Good driving movement.

1 Fossetts Brysdax Chanel Number Five. Just needs time to mature. Very good ribbing and level topline which she kept on the move.

1 Fossett and Hagans Baltic Legacy via Amberteckel. Another promising youngster for the breed. Strong head, reachy neck, good front and shoulder placement.

1 Marks Labbadax Kiton. Strong masculine head, nice front and chest, firm topline which he held on the move. Res B.O.B

1 Dimons Labbadax Inspiration for Dimerlin. Masculine dog, strong head, nice forechest and front. Good lengthy ribbing.

1 Burke and Manstons Wardax Indian Summer Bonavoir. Lovely dog, Good head, neck and front assembly. Lengthy ribbing, solid topline, good hind angulation leading to excellent movement. B.O.B

2 Marks and Johnsons Africandawns Nighthawk. Masculine but elegant dog. Good front and chest assembly. Moved out well.

1 Brooks’ Ch Lyndarlea Just Andy. Shaded cream miniature long haired. Lovely head and expression, good shoulder placement, level topline which he kept at all times. Drove out so well.

2 Morris’ Pennywave Uptown Girl. Neat, compact little miniature wire haired. Good chest, front and ribbing, kept topline on move, moved out well from sound rear end.

1 Skye Offer. A really good little handler of just 6 years old. Skye showed her dog with both confidence and empathy. She also smiled the entire time, what a good prospect for the future. Well done Skye.