East of England 2012

Judge(s): MR M SANDERS

Dachshund (Long Haired)

DACHSHUND - LONG HAIRED

 A pleasing entry with plenty of quality in  both sexes with very little absentees. Some exciting youngsters on view which  is promising for the future of the breed. Weather conditions yet again did its  best to spoil proceedings but all exhibits and handlers coped admirably. I  would like to take this opportunity to applaud the officers of the society for  their efforts in getting the show up and running. Well done to you all! Plus a  special mention to both my stewards Ann and Linda the Pointer Girls!!

JD(7,  1) Excellent class to start proceedings! 1 Johnson's Africandawns Night Hawk.  Shaded red. Super exhibit to go over, classic in head proportions which is of  the correct conical shape. He excels in eye and expression, neck is of good  length. Shoulders correct, a little more development in forechest will complete  his front assembly. He is well ribbed with a spot on topline which in turn  leads to a correct croup. He is well developed in his quarters which have short  parallel hocks. On the stack he gives off a stunning profile on the out and  back he is precise and holds a typical outline on the go around. I just wish  that he would put more into his performance. Nevertheless did enough today to  warrant the RCC. With normal luck should wear his crown! 2 Mitchell's Bronia  Larenzo. Clear/red. A very smart individual and so much to admire. I would  however prefer him to have a touch more underjaw just to balance up his head.  He is correct in neck and fore quarters, he is well ribbed and has quality in  bone with super feet. Moved out with purpose on the out and back, if somewhat a  little coltish at times which results in him flying his tail! Nevertheless a  quality exhibit and was presented in excellent coat and condition. 3  Singh-Seth's Tarramist Force India.

YD(3, 1) 1 Wilson's Rogermardax  Senor Dougal B/Tan. Correct in head qualities which is masculine and well  balanced with a correct eye and expression. Neck ok, front assembly correct.  Good in bone but feet needs to tighten up. General outline on the stack  correct, and he moved out with purpose. Well presented. 2 Wood's Rogermardax  Jack Spratt. Litter brother to "Dougal" head qualities correct with good eye  and expression, neck of good length. Would however prefer more length in rib,  needs time to mature and settle on the move.

PGD(6, 1) 1 Duchesne's  Darsoms Zane Of Scandell. S/red, correct to go over, masculine well balanced  head with a lovely eye and expression. Correct in neck with a well constructed  forequarter. He stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. He is well  ribbed which are carried well back. Topline spot on which leads to a well  angulated rear with strong parallel hocks. Technically on the move he is  correct, a little more enthusiasm would help his chances of going further. Presented  in first class order. 2 Metcalfe-Bilgin's Metadale Man Of Distinction. Red,  another exhibit that has plenty to admire. Masculine well balanced head with a  good eye and expression. Would prefer a touch more neck; shoulders however are  correct, bone and feet correct. He has excellent ribs with a correct top line  which in turn leads to a well muscled rear. Moved out with purpose on the out  and back, at the moment he is between coats. 3 Cook & Rhodes' Abydachs  Rides The Storm To Bournder.

LD(4) 1 Metcalfe-Bilgin's Metadale Manyas.  Red, handsome individual and so much to admire. Masculine head of correct  proportions with a good eye and expression. Excels in neck and forequarters,  excellent ribbing, level in topline which leads to a well angulated rear. He  stands on super bone with neat compact feet. Moved out with drive and true  purpose, one that will reach the top with normal luck. 2 Johnson's Africandawns  Rumour Rumble. Quality exhibit to go over, smaller in cast than most but  typical of this stable! Well balanced head with a good eye and expression,  correct in over all outline on the stack. Good bone and feet, level in topline  and moved soundly on the out and back. Unfortunately left his jacket at home  today! 3 McLennan's Bronia Judas Kiss At Chequevar ShCM.

OD(4) 1  Mitchell's Ch Bronia Lotario JW. S/red. Yet another star from this clever  breeder/exhibitor who has constantly produced top flight L/H Dachshunds for  many a decade. Loved his head qualities which are handsome, masculine and of  the correct conical shape with a super eye and expression. Excels in neck which  in turn allows him to carry his head proudly. He has excellent ribs which care  carried well back and let down to his elbow. He stands on quality bone with  excellent well padded feet. His rear is well angulated with short parallel  hocks. Moved out with positive rear drive and forward reach holding his outline  on the go around. As usual from this exhibitor presentation was first class.  Pleased to award him the CC; later on hair splitting decision for BOB! 2 Dare's  Darsoms Zyjack. Shaded/red. Imposing individual with so much to admire.  Masculine well proportioned head, lovely eye and expression, super neck and  forequarters. Excels in rib and topline, tremendous bone and feet. Excellent  rear angles; on the move he is so arrogant displaying such confidence and  attitude. Holding a super outline on the go around, he is in stunning coat and  condition. For me, however, I wish that there was a little less of him; if this  was the case then I would not hesitate and award this exhibit a CC!! I do,  however, wish his sporting owner the best of luck; I'm confident he will wear  his crown. 3 Sutton's Damai Master Benedict ShCM.

PB(3, 1) 1 Dare's  Zarcrest Gabriela Sabantini At Darsoms NAF TAF. Red, clever move to arrest this  one from her breeder! Super youngster with a bright future. Excels in head  which has the correct conical shape. Lovely eye and the sweetest of expression.  Neck and forequarters excellent, she is well ribbed, topline and tail set spot  on. Her bone is of quality with super tight well padded feet. Her rear angles  are excellent with short parallel hocks. Considering it was her debut in the  show ring she was showing such attitude that I could not ignore her; moving  with such purpose and holding a stunning outline on the go around. Pleased to  award her Best Puppy and in the line up I found her captivating enough to award  her the RCC. One for the note book! 2 Marks' Labradax Belladonna. Red. Another  exhibit that has plenty to admire, feminine well balanced head of correct  proportions. Lovely eye and expression. General outline on the stack good. She  has good bone and feet, just not as positive on the move as the winner but with  maturity this should correct itself.

JB(4) 1 Mitchell's Bronia Callista.  Red. Another quality exhibit from this stable. Scores in head qualities which  is well balanced of the correct shape, excellent eye and feminine expression.  Scores in neck and front assembly with a good fore chest. Her ribbing is good  with a level top line leading to a well angulated rear. She used herself to  good advantage on the out and back showing positive rear drive and forward  extension holding her outline at all times. As usual from this exhibitor she  was presented in excellent order with normal luck should wear her crown! 2  Sutton's Lillymai Flower By Damai. B/T. Another exhibit that has plenty to  admire. Feminine head qualities with a good eye and expression. Correct in neck  and fore quarters. General outline on the stack is correct. She has quality in  bone with neat compact feet. Moved out ok in profile but just not as positive  as the winner on the out and back. Presented in excellent order. 3 Cook  &Rhodes' Bournder Sapphistication.

YB(8, 1) Two exhibits that will  change places. 1 McFaul's Dachville Exotic Blend B/T. Quality exhibit with a  lovely head, eye and expression. Excellent neck and shoulders, level topline  with a correct tail set leading to a well angulated rear. Quality in bone with  neat compact feet. Moved out with style and purpose holding a true outline on  the go around. Presented in excellent condition. 2 Mitchell's Bronia Louanna At  Imirika. Red. Has so much to admire, lovely to go over, ultra feminine well  balanced head of the correct conical shape. Good eye with a feminine  expression. Scores in front assembly. She is well ribbed, holds her top line at  all times. Moved out soundly on the out and back showing positive rear drive.  Sadly at the moment just needs to regain her jacket to complete the picture.  One that will always be considered! 3 Dare's Darsoms Zamelia. Completing a trio  of quality exhibits.

PGB(5, 1) 1 Burke & Manston's Bonavoir  Independence. Red. Won this class with a bit in hand. Quality in head which is  of the correct make and shape. Lovely eye and expression, correct in neck and  fore quarters. Excels in ribbing which is carried well back. Correct in top  line which in turn leads to a well angulated rear with short parallel hocks. On  the stack gives off a pleasing outline and moved out soundly on the out and  back, well presented. 2 Booth & Elsley's Abbalongdat Ice Queen. Red. Plenty  to admire on this exhibit, scores in correct head shape with a sweet  expression, good neck with ribbing carried well back. Topline ok which leads to  a well angulated rear. She has quality in bone with feet ok. Drove well from  the rear but not so true in front on the return. Presented in good condition. 3  Marks' Labbadox Anastasia.

LB(6, 1) Good class to sort out. Close  between first two!! 1 McFaul's Dachville Classic Blend. B/T. Litter sister to  yearling winner. Lovely to go over, scores heavily in her head qualities which  is of the correct conical shape and of equal balance. Super eye and expression,  excellent neck which in turn flowed into a clean shoulder. She is well ribbed  which are carried well back, top line and tail set so correct. She is well  angulated in the rear and stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. Moved  out with style showing positive rear drive and forward extension, holding a  classic outline on the go around. Presentation was first class. Did at one  stage consider for a major award, unfortunately in the line up something went  wrong which in turn somewhat upset her. Never mind she will wear her crown!! 2  Mitchell's Bronia American Liberty At Imirika. Red. Another quality exhibit and  pushed the winner all the way. She is pleasing to go over, although I just  preferred the definitions in the head of the winner, after that she has a super  neck and fore quarters, excels in rib bone and feet. She is well developed in  her rear and stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. In profile she is  mot pleasing on the eye, she excels on the move using herself to good advantage  showing positive rear parallel drive and good extension up front. Presented in  excellent condition. With normal luck should make it to the top. 3 Johnson's  Africandawns Night Fire.

OB(4) 1 McFaul, Ch/Ir Ch Dachville Special  Blend (An Ch 11, Jun Ch) B/T of top draw quality, ultra feminine throughout.  Superb head qualities which is of the correct conical shape. Gorgeous eye and  expression, excels in neck and shoulders, front assembly so true, excellent  ribbing which is carried well back and let down to her elbow. Topline spot on  which in turn leads to a really well angulated rear. Her bone has quality with  super tight well padded feet. On the stack her outline is quite breathtaking.  On the move she displays such arrogance with positive rear drive and forward  reach holding a true outline at all times. Her black coat was simply gleaming,  a picture of true health. Pleased to award her the CC and later on gave her all  to take BOB! 2 Dare's Ch Daroms Zienna. Red. Yet another quality exhibit if  somewhat different in type to the winner. There's nothing to dislike about this  exhibit. Ultra feminine well proportioned head, correct in general outline,  well ribbed, quality bone with compact feet. She gives off a very pleasing  outline on the stack and moves positively on the out and back holding a  pleasing outline on the go around. As usual from this stable presentation was  first class, a worthy Ch indeed. 3 Booth & Elsley's Ch Abbalongdate MS  Voulez Vous.

  Martin Sanders