West Riding Dachshund March 2025

Post Graduate Bitch (6)
1st - Muggleton's Sweet Creature
2nd - Herald's Winterfield's Lady in Red

1. Brogansian Barbarian. Quality young male presented in good condition. Excels in breed type and construction. Head long and slightly doomed. Dark eye obliquely set. Neck fitting into a well-developed front quarter with prominent breastbone. Moved out well. 2. Jenivon's Alexandra Of Loumicquest. Real baby at present with much to admire. Well balanced head, slightly arched muzzle. Clean neck running into a decent topline. Good fore chest with good length of leg. Liked his shape and balance. PB 1. Winterfield Whiskey Maude. Three quality young bitches. Presented in super condition showing excellent shape and outline. Her head was long and not too broad. Clean muzzle and lip placement with slight ridge. Lively expression. Moved with good front action while giving decent strength of hindquarters. Best Puppy. 2. Debbiejay Tina Turner. Attractive young bitch looking similar in outline to my winner. Pleasing head for shape and balance, while in proportion to her body. Good depth of body with enough length of leg. Moving with good front and rear strides. 3. Carlita Songbird. JD. 1. Lokmadi Charles Rex. Handsome young boy. Very pleasing to go over with good length of skull. Slight stop with well-placed ears. Eyes dark and well set. Firm neck which he carried well. Level back slightly rising over loin. Moved out steady. JB 1. Stargang Flamingo. Attractive young bitch who stood out for me in this class. Having enough style and elegance to win this class. Typey head. Almond shape eye obliquely set. Graceful neck flowing into good depth of body while showing daylight under her body. Liked her flowing lines giving pleasing balance. Well-presented and handled. Best Bitch. 2. Debiandaxies Derry Girl. Immature young bitch at present, however she looks very promising with decent body conformation. Liked her expression and balance of head. Intelligent expression. Neck long clean and graceful. Good length of rib with short loin. 3. Debbiejay Tickly Boo. PGD 1. Mumysami You're All I Need. Substandcial male with elegant outline. Clean head with slightly doomed skull. Almond shape eye. High set ears of good length. Firm neck and topline rising over loin, with good tail set. Liked his front movement. PGB 1. Sweet Creature. Attractive bitch winning this class with ease. Looked well in profile with a well-balanced head, elegant neck fitting into a firm and balanced body. Firm topline running over loin. Carried her tail level with her body. Muscular hindquarters giving good rear thrusting action. 2. Chaseover Pascala. Impressive head type of equal length. Slight stop with ridge over muzzle. Clean neck. Decent lay of shoulder with prominent fore chest. Good length of leg giving plenty of daylight under her body. Preferred the hindquarters and movement on 1. 3. Lokmadi Don't Bring Lulu. LD 1. Scenterbay Rafael For Ruichango. Appealing male that has loads of quality. Liked his elegant and smooth outline with excellent body condition. Head long but not too broad giving balance with the desire expression. Good depth and strength of fore chest. Length of body with clean tuck up. Good front and rear angulations. Well-presented and handled. LB 1. Winterfield Lucky Star. Substandcial bitch but feminine in outline. Neck of good length with graceful lines. Firm back gently rising over loin. Tail carried at correct height. Good length of stride to cover the ground with ease. 2. Rozamie Making Magic. Pleasing in head and expression. Dark eye oblique set. High set ears of good length. Substantial front quarters. Well ribbed up gently merging tuck up. Preferred the balance and movement of 1. Presented in excellent coat condition. OD 1. Bronia Gustave Of Melriding. Beautiful male that caught my eye as he entered the ring full of quality and breed type. Stunning outline showing smooth and gracefully lines from head to toe. Moved with front reaching action while pushing forward with sound hindquarters. Superbly handled and presented. Best male & BOB. 2. Stargang Hay Bob At Feebrick. Another male I really liked Unfortunely just needs to be more out going to show his qualities. He has good bone and substance when he relaxes has an excellent shape. Beautiful head, eye, and expression. Decent length of neck which is firm and muscular. Substandcial fore chest. Good front and rear action, moving with ease. OB 1. Lokmadi Oh What A Circus. Quality bitch that has so much to admire. When standing she has a balanced and clean outline. Just tends to slightly lose her topline on the move. Head balanced with slight stop. Decent width of skull and ears. Lovely dark eye giving an intelligent expression. Moved well. 2. Marvale Golden Plover. Very appealing bitch having good breed type. Liked her head which gives a lively and intelligent expression. Substantial fore chest. Good lay of shoulder lying close to excellent rib cage. Liked her close-fitting coat which has excellent condition. Preferred the hindquarters on 1 while moving. 3. Donnadoon Little Dreamer At Doranian

Junior Dog/Bitch (5,1)
1st - Dickinson's Derdledash Skyfall at Dakotadax

Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (5,2)
1st - Price's Collidach Thomas Tank

Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (3,2)
1st - Chapman's Melminds Up on the Catwalk

AV Special Veteran Dog or Bitch (7,2)
1st - Mills-Jone's Ch Carlita Sunrise JW MW

AV Special Beginners Miniature Dog or Bitch (4,1)
1st - Cato's Winterfield August Delight of Loumicquest MS

AV Junior Stakes Dog or Bitch (4,3)
1st - Holme's Debiandaxies Derry Girl MS

AV Open Stakes Dog or Bitch (3,2)
1st - Price & Hutching's Collidach Percy Cute at Samlane

AV DACHSHUND Thank you to the society for the kind invitation to judge the stakes classes at your Open show, I had some lovely dogs to judge which made for some very close decisions and an enjoyable day. Thanks to Michelle for Stewarding for me, it was very much appreciated! Baby Puppy Standard (1) 1 Starkey's Fredanna Moonlight Cyprus Class - Black and tan male of excellent type and lovely proportions. He has a handsome head, correct almond eye and strong muzzle. Long, clean neck, well set into an excellent front assembly, with voluminous thorax, well laid shoulders, equal return of upper arm, good bone and feet. Good clean lines to his body. He has good height/depth to length ratios, with good ribbing. He moved true, holding a lovely profile outline. Baby Puppy Miniature (3,1) â€" two lovely siblings who share many of the same qualities. 1 Nash's Sharnphilly Thumbelina with Mutoko - Lovely red brindle baby girl of excellent type. She has a pretty head of correct conical shape and a strong muzzle, dark almond eyes and well-set ears. Beautifully crested neck set into well-angled shoulders, excellent return of upper arm, bone and feet. Strong topline thanks to her lovely ribbing, plump rear with good width of thigh, well-turned stifles and strong hocks. She moved true and was very well presented by her handler. Delighted to award her Best Baby Puppy. 2 Nash' Sharnphilly Tom Thumb with Mutoko - Male, sister to one. Brindle, and of excellent type. Handsome head of good proportions and correct ears. Clean neck, well-angled front assembly. Excellent bone and feet. Nicely shaped body with good ground clearance. Plump, well-angled rear. He moved well when settled. AV Champion Stakes Standard (2,1) 1 Jennings' CH Marvale's Manifesto at Jenivon - Handsome black and tan male who I judged as a youngster and did well, and I'm delighted to see he has his title. Handsome head of excellent proportions, strong muzzle, well-shaped and set ears. Long, strong, crested neck, set into the best of front assemblies. Voluminous thorax, excellent lay of shoulder and return of upper arm giving ideally placed forelegs, well underneath him. Excellent bone and feet. Nicely shaped body with ribbing extending well back, with strong topline and gradual underline. Plump, well-angled rear assembly with good turn of stifle, excellent width of first and second thigh, and strong, well-let down hocks. He moved true with balance, with excellent reach and drive. AV Puppy Stakes (11, 3) 1 Hutchings' Teckeltowns Kelby Springs into Collidach, Beautiful, mini smooth-haired bitch with lovely balance throughout and clean profile outline. Excellent front assembly with deep capacious chest and keel extending well back, giving good top and underlines, and strong ribbing, short loin. Pleasing head with good ears and proportions, well-boned with knuckled feet. Plump, well-angulated rear with good width and strength. Moved freely with reach and drive. 2 Jones' Something Audacious among Clanwillow, wire-haired bitch. Loved her profile outline. Well balanced and well-proportioned throughout, but still raw with plenty of maturing still to do. Good head proportions, nicely set ears, good beard and furnishings. Clean, elegant neck into well-placed shoulders, equal return of upper arm and good bone. Good depth and length of body, well-ribbed back with plump quarters and well-let-down hocks. Moved true, just not quite as fluently as the winner. 3 Jennings' Melriding True Colours at Jenivon AV Open Stakes (7,3) - a lovely class with close decisions 1 Paskins' Kindeace Hit The Road Jack JW, handsome well balanced red, Long-Haired male, 2yrs. Love his head, dark eye, shown in lovely coat with appropriate feathering. Excellent proportions and substance with good angulation throughout. Well placed elbows with deep forechest and low hocks, he moved freely. 2 Paskins' Kindeace You Wear It Well, litter sister to 1 I see and sharing many of the same attributes. Well balanced red with pretty head and good angles fore and aft. Well ribbed with good top and under lines. Low, strong hock â€" she moved well. 3 Brierley's Bramalodge Bonfire Heart at Tatze Class â€" a shapely wire female completing a nice trio in this class. AV Brace Stakes (5,2) 1 Starkey - Black and tan smooth pair at opposite ends of the age spectrum being five months and fourteen years respectively. Both with excellent breed type, good heads and won this class on their movement. Well-shaped construction with good angulation throughout. Shown in excellent coat and condition with excellent temperaments. Well handled. 2 Pretty - Lovely pair of black and cream, miniature long haired. Good breed type with lovely heads, dark eyes and good coat and condition. Nicely proportioned with good angles front and back. Smooth movers. Well done. 3 Yates â€" another nice pair of mini LH, shown well. AV Bred By Exhibitor Miniature (7,4) 1 Jennings' Jenivon's Miss Marple - Red, mini-smooth female who has excellent balance and angles throughout. Won this class on her movement, which is free and accurate. Conical shaped head with strong jaws and correct ears. Strong neck into well-laid shoulders with deep thorax, well-placed elbows, excellent bone and feet. Long keel, firm topline, well-ribbed back, short loin, plump, well-muscled rear with good width of thigh. Shown in good condition. 2 Herald' Winterfield Lady In Red JW - Another red, mini smooth-haired female, close up to one. She is well balanced, with a pretty head, strong neck and well-placed shoulders. Good bone, well-arched toes on compact feet, well-shaped ribcage, good angulation behind. Just preferred the movement on one today. 3 Lee-A-Ping's Tony Chocolonely AV Bred By Exhibitor Standard (2) â€" tough decision between these two lovely specimens. 1 Paskins' Kindeace London's Calling - long-haired male who has lovely balance and proportions throughout. Excellent front assembly with good lay of shoulder, equal return of upper arm, well-placed elbows, giving ample forechest and a deep keel. Excellent bone and feet. Good length of body. Plump rear with good turn of stifle and low, strong hock. Tidy mover. 2 Hutchings' Collidach Raynee Day JW â€" Close up to 1, a shapely wire-haired, shaded red female with a pretty head, strong jaw, well-placed ears, good beard, strong neck into excellent front assembly, with an ample thorax, excellent bone and feet. Good top and underline. Good width to second thigh and strong hocks. Free mover. AV Not Bred By Exhibitor Miniature (4,1) 1st â€" 93 â€" Price's Collidach Thomas Tank JW - Handsome mini wire haired male who won this class on his overall balance. Good head with well-set ears and strong jaws, good beard. Lovely arched neck inserted smoothly into a well-angled front. Plenty of forechest, well-placed elbows close to body and underneath his frame, good bone and arched toes on his compact feet. Well-shaped ribcage with strong topline, gradual underline, well-angled rear of good width and strength with low hock. Best mover in the class. 2 Yates' Hilmar Winston's Winscar - Handsome mini long-haired cream male, with good balance and proportions. Good head with strong jaws and well set ears. Shown in good coat with appropriate feathering. Nicely angled front and rear with good length of body. Good bone and feet. He moved freely. 3 Lee-A-Ping's Chocco Princess AV Not Bred By Exhibitor Standard (3,1) â€" two lovely specimens. 1 Kerry's Hampdach Belle Returns to Kireton - Smooth-haired black and tan female who is elegant and well balanced throughout. Loved her profile outline. Classic head of good type. Long crested neck set into well-laid-back shoulders with equal return of upper arm and deep forechest. Forelegs placed well underneath her with elbows close to body. Excellent ribbing extending well back, giving good top and gradual underlines. Plump rear with well-turned stifle and strong hocks. Moved well with a free stride. 2 Russell's Collidach Russell Leeves - Wire-haired male, shaded red. More moderate than 1 in angulation, he has a tendency to stand underneath himself in the rear. He has a good head, shown in harsh coat with good beard, strong neck, well-laid shoulder, good bone, dep ribcage with strong top line, well-ribbed back, accurate mover. AV V (9,4) â€" what a super class! 1 Paskins' Cedavoch It's Taboo at Kindeace - I love the make and shape of this 8 year old long-haired red male. He has excellent balance and proportions, winning this lovely class on his movement today. Classic head with the right amount of strength, well-set ears, shown in beautiful coat and condition. Strong arched neck into the best of fronts with ample thorax. Deep keel extending well back, giving excellent top and underlines. His shoulders are well-angled with excellent bone and feet, well-angled rear to match with strong hocks and good tailset. Free and accurate mover. 2 Jennings' Duddondaxs Judge Jude for Jenivon - Close up to 1, this beautifully shaped mini smooth-haired red male, belies his 8 ears looking like a youngster. Excellent head, powerful jaws, well-shaped and set ears, strong crested neck inserted smoothly into well-laid shoulders, with oval thorax, good return of upper arm, excellent bone, and arched feet. Long keel with excellent top and underlines. Good tail set, plump rear, with plenty of thigh width and strong hocks. 3 Mason's CH Tolberg Beez Kneez at Teckeltown AV Vintage (2) â€" both super exhibits! 1 Taylor's Debbiejay Magical Flo - At 11 years, this mini smooth-haired, red female would easily pass for half her age. Won this class on her movement today. She has lovely balance and body proportions, shown in excellent coat and condition, pretty head, beautiful neck into lovely front assembly with good bone and feet, strong top line, deep ribcage, which extends well back, well-angled rear with good turn of stifle and excellent width of thigh, strong hocks, free and accurate mover. Well done. 2 Starkey's CH Carpaccio Jasper for Hamoura ShCM VW - Smooth-haired, black and tan male of 14 years, who is an absolute credit to his owner. Still very much the showman, holding a lovely profile outline, and moving out like a youngster. He has a handsome head, powerful jaws, dark eye, well-set ears, crested neck of good length, beautifully constructed forehand, with well-placed elbows and good bone, well-ribbed back, plump, well-angled rear and strong hocks. You can tell he still loves to be shown, as he moved freely around the ring. AV Special Beginners Standard (1) 1 Sirrell's Hopewood Dream Come True - Wire-haired female of 14 months who has lovely balance. She has an excellent head of good proportions with good beard and furnishings, well-set and shaped ears, strong reach of neck into a well-laid shoulder with good return of upper arm, excellent bone and compact feet. Well-ribbed back with good top and underlines, standing a little higher in the rear at the moment which should hopefully even out as she matures but with low strong hocks. Shown in good harsh coat, she moved freely and was well-handled, the bond she shares with her handler was lovely to observe. AV Special Beginners Miniature (9,3) â€" a lovely class with close decisions. 1 Bosworth's Bronia Solange at Louromi - 1 year old red, smooth-haired female who has elegance and substance in equal measure with good proportions throughout. Pretty head of good proportions with strong underjaw and good ears. Strong crested neck into excellent front assembly with deep chest, well-placed elbows, good bone and feet. Excellent ribbing extending well back into strong short loin. She has a beautifully balanced rear with well-turned stifle, strong low hocks and good width of thigh. Accurate free mover. 2 Cato's Jenivon's Alexandra of Loumicquest - Close up to 1, 19 month old black and tan, smooth-haired male. He is shapely and well balanced, with good proportions and angulations throughout. Good conical shaped head, with strength. Dark eye, strong neck into well-placed shoulders, with deep forechest, a well-shaped ribcage extending well back, giving good top and underlines. Excellent bone and compact feet, with arched toes. Short, strong loin, plump rear with well-turned stifle, and short, strong hocks. He moved well. 3 Webster's Indiko Eternal Flame

AV Baby Puppy Miniature Dog or Bitch (2)
1st - Bosworth's Bronia Solange at Louromi

AV Champion Standard Dog or Bitch (1)
1st -Hutching's Ch Collidach Brookling ShCEX

AV Champion Miniature Dog or Bitch (4,1)
1st -Dance's Ch Emem Solar Power JW

AV Bred by Exhibitor Miniature Dog or Bitch (3)
1st - Hutching's Collidach Delta Storm

AV Bred by Exhibitor Standard Dog or Bitch (3)
1st - Vadhia's Serengarth Queen Bea

AV Not Bred by Exhibitor Miniature Dog or Bitch (4)
1st - Muggleton's Sweet Creature

AV Not Bred by Exhibitor Standard Dog or Bitch (2)
1st - Russell's Collidach Russell Leeves