GREAT JOINT DACHSHUND CLUB 2006

My thanks to the officers, Committee and exhibitors for a v enjoyable day. Many of the b’s in particular were out of coat but quality on the whole was good. Type varies considerably and I feel our breed has lost its way at the moment. Temperaments were excellent as usual. JD (4). 1 Mitchell’s Bronia Patriarch. Well put together youngster, good head front assembly and scores well in rear angulation. Needs time to fill his excellent framework, strong mover. Lost to maturity in the challenge; 2 Edwards and Pankhurst Marshwick Shades Of Black At Danward. Close up on winner, still has a p shape but another with good angulation and covering the ground well; 3 Metcalf’s Metadale Major Decision. PGD (5). 1 Alford and Worth Swansford Pukkador At Deeseedax. Good head, shoulders and angulation, not the strongest topline but soundly put together, moved steadily; 2 Goodman’s Rokerpark Just William. V difficult to assess, he just plays around and it out for fun, given time to settle could shape up nicely; 3 Fossett’s Melminds Method In Madness. LD (7). 1 Clarke’s Tekalhaus Masterpiece ShCM CC and BOB, RBIS. One I have long admired, excellent head, neck, shoulders, good front, plenty of rib, neat underline, powerful well made rear and a joy to watch on the move, glad to have completed his title today, well deserved; 2 Negus Shardaroba Rigel By Tarramist RCC. Another of similar make up to first, just preferred the stronger front assembly of my winner; 3 Robert’s Swansford Lyranstan Picasso. OD (7). 1 Metcalfe’s Ch Metadale Macquarie. Worthy champion, correct size, good head, front and strong topline, moves v well, looks good from all angles just didn’t match the younger d for presence today but still a quality exhibit; 2 Cook and Rhodes Bournder Emerald Star. Definitely one you need to handle to appreciate, has everything in the right place in proportion, not glamorous but so correct; 3 Geesons’ Abydachs Oh What A Night JW. VD (3). 1 Robert’s Swansford Lanador BV. Not looking a veteran, well constructed all through, moved v well, good coat and still firm in topline; 2 Negus’ Shardaroba Midnight Sun At Tarramist; 3 Arnold’s Kireton Silver Shannon Of Doral. MPB (2). 1 Johnson’s Brynalyn Bitter Sweet At African Dawns. Pretty girl, well proportioned, sweet head, firm topline, neat underline, moved soundly, promising. PB (1). 1 Geeson’s Abydachs Justice In A Dream BP. Another well shaped baby, good head, neck and front assembly, well made quarters, kept her shape on the move, another promising youngster, good size. JB (7). 1 Mitchell’s Bronia Pastiche. Headed this quality class of promising young ladies. Excellent head, neck and shoulders, well sprung ribs, neat top and underline, well constructed in rear, moved v well, needs her furnishings to complete the picture, bright future ahead; 2 Booth and Elsey’s Abbalongdat Gimme Gimme. Another well made sound b, she was not giving her best on the move but her overall quality still put her near the top of the class, I am sure maturity will see her winning well in the coming months; 3 Cook and Rhodes’ Bournder Royal Sapphire. PGB (9). 1 Booth and Elsey’s Abbalongdat Ms Voulez Vous RCC. Well constructed sound b, oozes quality, good head, neck, front and rear assembly, moves soundly and keeps a good outline when viewed from every angle, must have a bright future; 2 Mitchell’s Bronia Playgirl. V close up on one, similar to her kennel mates but needs more time to fill her well made frame and finish the picture, quality throughout; 3 Metcalfe’s Metadale Maid From Michigan. LB (6). 1 Surrell’s Bokra Jazz BCC. I have long admired this b, she has a strong head, correct eye, good neck, well laid shoulders, good top and underline, correct in rear, moves sound and true coming and going, not over done in any area, first CC today, long over due; 2 Geeson’s Abydachs Hot Summer Night’s JW. Well angulated feminine girl, excels in front make up, drives well behind and keeps a good outline with positive movement; 3 Harris Zarcrest Oh Gosh I’m Posh. OB (5). 1 Mitchell’s Ch Bronia Carmelita JW. Another worthy champion, lovely size, well proportioned, sweet head and expression, correct topline with strong rear angulation, moves with ease, again a nice size and sound all through; 2 McFaul Ch Ir Ch Dachville Perfect Blend. Nice type, good head, neck and front assembly, low to ground, well angulated behind, moves well; 3 Metcalfe’s Metadale Make It Happen. VB (1). 1 Cunningham’s Frankanwen Merlot For Georgessa. Lovely lady, larger type and having a great day, super ring presence.

Juliet Cooper