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LANCS & CHESHIRE DACHSHUND ASS
Saturday 13th January 2024
Best in Show - GEESON Ch Abydachs Alpha Centauri ML
Reserve Best in Show - HUTCHINGS Ch Collidach Brook Ling ShCEx SW
Best Puppy in Show - JENNING'S Jenivon's Jenny Wren MS
Reserve Best Puppy in Show - KIRKWOOD-EMERY Helydon Tartan Talula MW
Best Veteran in Show - HUTCHINGS Stargang Hot Cross Bun for Collidach MS
Reserve Best Veteran in Show - HUTCHINGS Tendrow I Am the One from Collidach JW SW
I would like the committee for asking me to fulfil this wonderful appointment. I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging all varieties and overall the exhibitors and spectators were supportive of all placings which made for a good atmosphere. I would also like to thank Mr Tom Mather for stewarding for me who done an exemplary job and kept the ring moving well. Thank you to everyone who entered their wonderful dogs under me.
Miniature Long Haired -
Best of Breed - GEESON Ch Abydachs Alpha Centauri
Best Dog - GEESON Ch Abydachs Alpha Centauri
Reserve Best Dog - MCSORLEY Barlaine Midnight Charmer
Best Bitch - BROWN Sunkissed Candy from Garbosa
Reserve Best Bitch - GEESON Ch Abydachs All About Me
Best Puppy - BROWN Sunkissed Candy from Garbosa
Best Veteran -
Puppy Dog - NO ENTRIES
Junior Dog - NO ENTRIES
Post Graduate Dog (1)
1st MCSORLEY Barlaine Midnight Charmer
This dog has overall good proportions with an appealing conciliar head. Would prefer a less round eye to complete the look. Great fore chest with full feet. Good ground clearance and moved positively forward and back. Would prefer more rear angulation is aid in rear drive.
Open Dog (1)
1st GEESON Ch Abydachs Alpha Centauri
BEST DOG & BOB This dog sports a lovely outline with a lengthy neck flowing into a well lay back of shoulder. Great length of upper arm and good rear angulation which showed when this dog moved with reach and drive. Presented in great condition. I imagine this dog would challenge the scales. Pleased to hear he was awarded BIS.
Veteran Dog or Bitch - NO ENTRIES
Puppy Bitch (1)
1st BROWN Sunkissed Candy from Garbosa
BEST BITCH & BEST PUPPY A very collected puppy with a lovely hound expression completed with an almond shaped eye. Had good front and rear angulation which she used to her advantage on the move, stepping out well. Maintained a level top line on the move. At this stage she was slightly out at the elbow.
Junior Bitch - NO ENTRIES
Post Graduate Bitch (1)
1st MCSORLEY Barlaine Golden Honey
Good overall outline with good length of foreface and presence of prominent fore chest. Moved ok, would prefer ribbing further back.
Open Bitch (1)
1st GEESON Ch Abydachs All About Me
A heavier bitch that would have a better outline with less covering and a less wavy coat. Despite this this bitch good front and rear angulation and moved soundly forward and back. Superb ribbing allowed a level topline to be maintained at all times.Good overall outline with good length of foreface and presence of prominent fore chest. Moved ok, would prefer ribbing further back.
Miniature Smooth Haired -
Best of Breed - JENNINGS Jenivons Miss Marple
Best Dog - JENNINGS Duddondaxs Judge Jude for Jenivon
Reserve Best Dog - JENNINGS Marvale Northern Cardinal at Jenivon
Best Bitch - JENNINGS Jenivons Miss Marple
Reserve Best Bitch - JENNINGS Jenivon Queen Bee
Best Puppy - JENNINGS Jenivon's Jenny Wren
Best Veteran - HUTCHINGS Stargang Hot Cross Bun for Collidach
Puppy Dog (3)
1st PAGET & CARROLL'S Bronia Lucien
A puppy that lacked confidence but possessed great breed type. When the pup cooperated with handler it presented a beautiful outline on both stance and move. This pup moved with great drive and showed strong parallel movement even at this young age. Would like slightly more width in front to complete picture but I would imagine this will come with time.
2nd JENNINGS Marvale's Black Hawk
A rawer pup than 1st place but was presented and handled well showing off good front construction with nice tight elbows and great length of ribbing. This pup moved well coming and going but has a tendency to rise in top line on the move at this tender age.
3rd GITTINS Boomerloo's Robin
Junior Dog (1)
1st SPENCER Lokmadi Sandstone at Bannonbrig
Another dog that presented a lovely outline in the stack, exhibiting good proportions with the correct ground clearance, prominent fore chest and lovely full front feet. On the move this young dog has good width in front, moved ok behind.
Post Graduate Dog (2,1)
1st MILLS Nisyros Lorenzo at Greyvista
A dog of slightly taller type than preferred but exhibited a good length of head and strong parallel movement. Sadly, this dog was not performing the best today and did not settle in top line on the stack or on the move which spoilt the outline.
Limit Dog (1)
1st MILLS Nisyros Lorenzo at Greyvista
Open Dog (5,2)
1st JENNINGS Duddondaxs Judge Jude for Jenivon
A veteran dog that exhibited a good outline on the stack and on the move and had balanced front and rear angles. On the move this dog moved with good drive, showing a strong top line at all time. Would like a slightly shorter hock to complete the picture.
2nd JENNINGS Marvale Northern Cardinal at Jenivon
With many good attributes similar to first but slightly less ground clearance. Great head with a good expression. Whilst this dog had better rear angulation than 1, this dogs top line was lost on the move which was the deciding factor between the placings.
3rd RUSSELL Foxearth Tiger Roll
Veteran Dog or Bitch (1)
1st HUTCHINGS Stargang Hot Cross Bun for Collidach
This veteran showcased a lovely outline on the stack and on the move but tended to dip in top line slightly as the class progressed. This bitch had great head with correct expression. On the move she moved with good drive but tended to move slightly wide in rear.
Puppy Bitch (4,1)
1st JENNINGS Jenivon Black Finch
This pup was very collected for its tender age showing a great outline at all times. Good front angulation which flowed into a good length of ribbing and rear angulation to balance the front. On the move this pup had good width to its front and rear parallel movement.
2nd PAGET & CARROLL Marvale Chiffchaff
A rawer pup than 1st place but a well put together puppy with pleasing angles in the front and rear. This pup had a great fore chest and length of ribbing. This pup moved well for its handler but would like better width in front and rear which I imagine will come as this pup matures.
3rd KIRKWOOD-EMERY Marvale Rosefinch at Helydon
Junior Bitch (2,1)
1st JENNINGS Jenivon Jenny Wren
This pup oozed breed type and was feminine throughout. Had the most gorgeous of heads which was followed by excellent front construction which was demonstrated on the move. Whilst this pup was slightly soft in top line at this age, its excellent front and rear angulation won it best puppy in breed.BP.
Post Graduate Bitch (6,1)
1st HARDY Rossmia Kensington Beauty
This bitch had the best angulation in the class and exhibited a pleasing head with a good length of foreface. On the move this bitch moved with strong rear angulation but slightly short stepped in front.
2nd ROSE Dandydan Sunday Girl
A completely different type to 1st place. Smaller bitch that moved soundly forward and back and maintained a strong outline. Lacked reach in front and rear.
3rd GITTINS Markidachs Saffrons Gift at Boomerloo
Res DAVIES Stargang Penny Lane
VHC FORGIONE Rusalugio Monteverdi
Limit Bitch (3)
1st JENNINGS Jenivon Queen Bee
A lovely size and well-balanced bitch which used its well angulated front and rear to its advantage. This bitch had a good return of upper arm which was showcased with super front movement. On the move this bitch maintained its compact outline whilst driving excelling with drive.
2nd GITTINS Markidachs Saffrons Dream at Boomerloo
A similar type bitch as 1st place with many of the good attributes as had lovely front and rear angles and excelled with drive. Did not have as much bone as 1st place and was moving slightly close in front.
3rd FORGIONE Rusalugio Swanky Pants
Open Bitch (3,1)
1st JENNINGS Jenivon Miss Marple
A bitch of excellent type and exhibited a fantastic outline at all times. A lovely, feminine head started the fantastic overall picture which flowed into a good front and rear angulation with a good temperament that allowed the bitch to showcase her super movement. Good, short hocks remained parallel at all times. BOB.
2nd FORGIONE Rusalugio Monteverdi
A different type of 1st but possesses a lovely head just like 1st place. This bitch was unbalanced with better rear angulation than front angulation. This bitch would benefit from a better coverage to improve the top line.
Miniature Wire Haired -
Best of Breed - DANCE Ch Emem Letty Bee Sunshine
Best Dog - DANCE Ch Emem Solar Power JW
Reserve Best Dog - CORNER Carcorn Raphael's Racer
Best Bitch - DANCE Ch Emem Letty Bee Sunshine
Reserve Best Bitch - KIRKWOOD-EMERY Tartan Talula
Best Puppy - KIRKWOOD-EMERY Tartan Talula
Best Veteran - KIRKWOOD-EMERY Helydon Jinglebells
Puppy Dog (1)
1st CORNER Carcorn Raphael's Racer
A very raw puppy but had an appealing top line and a correct, harsh jacket. This dog had a lovely head and showed the correct eye shape which gave the puppy the correct expression. Moved soundly for age, just needs to tighten.
Junior Dog NO ENTRIES
Limit Dog NO ENTRIES
Open Dog (1)
1st DANCE Ch Emem Solar Power JW
This dog displayed fantastic proportions which framed a beautiful outline. Good strong jaw and length of neck. Jacket was harsh. Moved with good drive and was sound in all directions. Would like a slightly shorted hock.
Veteran Dog or Bitch (1)
1st KIRKWOOD-EMERY Helydon Jinglebells
A different type to previously judged in younger classes but had a lot to admire. Despite minimal furnishings, the jacket was lovely and harsh. Had the darkest of eyes and a great expression. Tight bunched feet. Moved with decent drive but had a tendency to lose top line on the move.
Puppy Bitch (5,1)
1st DANCE Emem Hope for Sunshine
This puppy was very well put together as well angulated in the front and rear. Had an attractive head with a strong jaw and of good length. Top line was supported by a good length of ribbing. Rear was well muscled and used its advantage on the move. Not the harshest of jackets at present.
2nd SIEMINSKI Dajean Surely a Vision
A taller type than 1st place but lovely and feminine. Moved soundly in all directions and moved with enough drive. Please head and eye shape. Slightly long in hock.
3rd KIRKWOOD Helydon Vexy Vixen
Res FOX Janter Licorice
Junior Bitch (2)
1st KIRKWOOD-EMERY Tartan Talula
Pleasing outline and the harshest of jackets. Great fore chest followed by lovely short hocks in the rear. This bitch moved out well for its handler. Pleasing head and the darkest of eyes.BP.
2nd DANCE Emem Hazel Sunshine
Different type to 1st place but a lot to admire. Very nice head with a dark eye. Good length of neck which flowed into a correct front. Would like slightly more fill to front and more rear angulation.
Limit Bitch (1)
1st DANCE Emem Autumnal Sunshine
This bitch was of a lovely type and was well angled and the front and rear. This bitch had a nice harsh jacket. On the move, good reach and drive was exhibited, good width in front, moved ok in rear.
Open Bitch (2)
1st DANCE Ch Emem Letty Bee Sunshine JW ShCEx OSW
An absolutely fantastic bitch, this bitch had the full package. Correctly angulated in the front and rear and the most wonderful temperament to showcase her fantastic movement. Very pretty and correct head with lengthy, strong neck flowing into beautiful shoulders. Good, harsh jacket.BOB.
2nd KIRKWOOD-EMERY Helydon Nifty Nairn JW
Again, of a different type but matched 1st place’s lovely construction. Maintained a solid top line throughout the class. Not as much drive as 1st and would like a slightly better fill in front. Most correct head with a dark, almond eye.
Longhaired
Best of Breed - PASKINS Cedavoch Its Taboo at Kindeace
Best Dog - PASKINS Cedavoch Its Taboo at Kindeace
Reserve Best Dog - PASKINS Kindeace Hit the Road Jack
Best Bitch - GEESON Abydachs Hot Patootie
Reserve Best Bitch - GEESON Abydachs Anything for Love
Best Puppy - PASKINS Kindeace Hit the Road Jack
Best Veteran -
Puppy Dog (3)
1st PASKINS Kindeace Hit the Road Jack
This puppy dog had the correct proportions and good jacket to cover its pleasing outline. Good, conical head with good length and eye shape. Strong bone. Move soundly and parallel, utilising nice shot hocks. BP.
2nd VINCENT Breezelyn Long Awaited by Gainscroft
This puppy had good angulation like 1st place but was coarser in head and tended to lose top line on the move. Moved soundly and covered the ground well. Good coat and pleasing temperament.
3rd PASKINS Kindeace Light My Fire
Junior Dog NO ENTRIES
Limit Dog (3)
1st PASKINS Cedavoch Its Taboo at Kindeace
A well-made balanced dog with the most wonderful head shape. This dog excelled on length of ribbing and moved with good drive around the ring. Always parallel in all directions. Would like a slightly longer upper arm to complete the picture.BOB.
2nd VINCENT Gainscroft Dashing Dudley
A dog that moved very soundly throughout the class and covered the ground with ease. Like 1st place would like a longer upper arm. Lovely bunched feet and an amazing coat. Not the head as 1st place, more stop which created a rounder eye shape.
3rd WEDGE Dolan Johnny Be Good
Open Dog (3,1)
1st PASKINS Kindeace Texas Ranger
A heavier type of dog but with a well-constructed front. Good length of neck which flowed into well laid shoulders. Good, bunched front feet. Tended to lose top line on the move which may be due to being slightly short in ribbing length but moved soundly.
2nd WEDGE Dolan the Last Time
This dog had a more correct head than 1st place with a good, dark eye and excellent length of foreface but could match the front construction as 1st. Moved with good rear drive but was moving close in front.
Veteran Dog or Bitch (1,1)
1st Absent
Puppy Bitch (4,1)
1st VINCENT Breezelyn A Long Story at Gainscroft
This bitch was lightly longer cast than the desired ratio but had pleasing, front and rear angulation which was balanced. A lengthy neck flowed into a good front with tight elbows. Despite being longer cast, had enough ribbing to support the extra length. Moved soundly in all directions but could do with more drive.
2nd PASKINS Kindeace You Wear it Well
Taller than 1st place which created the more desired proportions. Like 1, moved parallel but lacked drive. Held top line on the stance and move. Coarser in head as had a thicker back skull which affected the expression.
3rd PALMER Ratterdach Love of my Life
Junior Bitch (3,1)
1st GEESON Abydachs Hot Patootie
Absolutely love the proportions of this young girl, framed with a beautiful coat. This bitch excelled in head shape and expression. Length of keel and ribbing was good and maintained a great top line at all times. On the move, this bitch moved with good drive but moved a little wide in front.
2nd GEESON Abydachs Anything for Love
Very similar attributes as 1st place but of a finer make. Great proportions as 1st and presented in great condition as 1st. moved lovely and parallel in all direction, just giving the handler a hard time so was not moving with good drive.
Limit Bitch (6,2)
1st VINCENT Gainscroft Dolly's Dina
This bitch was of a nice type and appealing head shape. The front construction allowed the bitch to move with good forward reach. Lovely feet. Presented in good condition and had good muscular quarters. Lacked drive on the move but sound in all directions.
2nd WEDGE Dolan Summer Time Blues
This bitch had an even better shape than 1st place but did not match the front assembly as 1st place. Good length of ribbing with allowed the top line to remain solid at all times. Moved out with slightly better drive than 1st place but was moving close on the day.
3rd PASKINS Africandawns May Sonet Kindeace
Res PALMER Dashing Dazzling Penelope
Open Bitch (2,1)
1st WEDGE Danton Fire Dancer at Dolans
This bitch had the correct proportions and a beautiful head. Rear angles were strong but better than front angles. Top line not the strongest on the move but moved freely and with good drive. Correct coat and feet.
Smooth Haired
Best of Breed - JENNINGS Clentry Sweet Melody
Best Dog - JENNINGS Marvale's Manifesto at Jenivon
Reserve Best Dog - JENNINGS Marvale's The Opposition at Jenivon
Best Bitch - JENNINGS Clentry Sweet Melody
Reserve Best Bitch - MELBOURNE, CARROLL & PAGET Marvale Coalition with Melriding
Best Puppy -
Best Veteran -
Puppy Dog NO ENTRIES
Junior NO ENTRIES
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st JENNINGS Marvale's Manifesto at Jenivon
This was a masculine dog was a strong head and good length of foreface. Correct body proportions and ground clearance. Good return of upper arm with nice tight elbows. Moving with parallel hocks.
Open Dog (1)
1st JENNINGS Marvale's The Opposition at Jenivon
Another strong masculine dog with the correct body proportions and ground clearance. Great length of neck flowing into clean shoulders. Maintained a strong outline on the move but moved slightly close in the rear.
Veteran Dog or Bitch NO ENTRIES
Puppy Bitch NO ENTRIES
Junior Bitch NO ENTRIES
Post Graduate Bitch NO ENTRIES
Open Bitch (3,1)
1st JENNINGS Clentry Sweet Melody
A feminine bitch that presented excellent body and head proportions. Lovely long neck that flowed into a strong top line. Would like a better return of upper arm. Moved with great drive and demonstrated parallel foot placement.BOB.
2nd MELBOURNE, CARROLL & PAGET Marvale Coalition with Melriding
Different type as 1st place but demonstrated the correct body proportions. Not the length of head as 1st place. Excellent length of ribbing which allowed a strong top line to be maintained. Nice shot neat hock. Tended to move close behind today.
Wirehaired Dachshund
Best of Breed - HUTCHINGS Ch Collidach Brook Ling ShCEx
Best Dog - PRICE & HUTCHINGS Collidach Percy Cute at Samlane
Reserve Best Dog - RUSSELL Collidach Russell Leeves
Best Bitch - HUTCHINGS Ch Collidach Brook Ling
Reserve Best Bitch - WARD Nasiriyah's Lavender at Morlanow
Best Puppy - SIEMINSKI Wyldertarn Genesis
Best Veteran - HUTCHINGS Tendrow I Am the One from Collidach JW
Puppy Dog NO ENTRIES
Junior Dog (2,1)
1st FARRINGTON Dollydash Defender of Faith
This dog was a little hesitant today but when he allowed, showed good body proportions. Nice strong masculine head and strong underjaw. Rear angulation was better than front angulation which showed on the move. Great ribbing and bunched feet. Coat ok.
Limit Dog (2,1)
1st RUSSELL Collidach Russell Leeves
Correct proportions of both body and head with a dark eye to make a pleasing expression. Would prefer a better return of upper arm to improve front extension on the move. Well angulated in the rear which created drive on the move. Good, harsh jacket.
Open Dog (1)
1st PRICE & HUTCHINGS Collidach Percy Cute at Samlane
A larger, heavier built dog but excelled in front and rear angulation. This dog has nice, tight elbows and bunched feet. Front and rear angulation were balanced and created fantastic drive on the move. Moved parallel alongside the drive. A good, harsh jacket completed this picture.
Veteran Dog or Bitch (1)
1st HUTCHINGS Tendrow I Am the One from Collidach JW
This bitch was of a pleasing size, whilst maintaining good body proportions and adequate bone. Clean shoulders and nice length of ribbing. Bunched feet and harsh jacket. Moved out well for handler, tended to move slightly close in rear.
Puppy Bitch (5,3)
1st SIEMINSKI Wyldertarn Genesis
This bitch had lovely head proportions with dark, almond eyes to create the correct expression. A little short in upper arm meant lack of reach in front on the move but solid, muscular rear moved with good drive. Covered the ground well. Good ribbing and top line maintained on the move.BP.
2nd DOWNIE Billclem Only You
A different type of bitch than 1st place. More furnishings and a slightly softer jacket. Moved parallel in all directions and matched the good drive exhibited by 1st place. Short in ribbing which affected this bitch’s top line on the move.
Junior Bitch (2)
1st WARD Nasiriyah's Lavender at Morlanow
This bitch was completely stripped out in preparation for Crufts I imagine but the coarseness of the jacket could still be felt. Very attractive head with nice, clean shoulders. Correct body proportions with good ground clearance. Rear angulation matched the front and moved soundly in all directions.
2nd PALMER Teckeltracks Freya
Taller type than 1st place but had a complete, harsh jacket. Not as clean over the shoulders but maintained a good top line on the move. Dark, almond eyes and bunched feet.
Limit Bitch (3,1)
Following the conclusions of the placings of this class remarks about the judging from outside the ring by two individuals could be heard from within the ring. This behaviour is not sportsman's like and unprofessional. I hope the comments shared do not take the enjoyment of the wins from the winners who were all well deserved.
1st HUTCHINGS Collidach Raynee Day
This is a heavier built bitch and giving her handler a hard time from time to time. Overall head and body proportions were good and the good angles in the front and rear allowed this bitch to move with great reach and drive. Lovely, harsh jacket in all areas. Whilst this bitch was not cooperating at all times, the bitch and handler done enough to demonstrate that this bitch fits the breed standard the best in this class.
2nd CORNER Allfrey's Cordelia
Different type of bitch than first and had better ground clearance. Appealing head proportions and nice eye shape and colour. Would like a better return of upper arm to improve front reach. Good foot shape. Good rear angulation but tended to move close in rear
Open Bitch (1)
1st HUTCHINGS Ch Collidach Brook Ling
A bitch of great head and body proportions. Fabulous movement in all directions. Great return of upper arm. Lovely length of neck flows into clean shoulders and a solid top line. Excellent ribbing. Correct feet and short hocks.BOB.