would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge. I have been lucky to judge at this show before and is a favourite  of mine With it's lovely Christmas atmosphere.

I have to say presentation on the whole was good but there are a lot of curly coats creeping in. Teeth on the whole were clean.  Pigmentation was certainly not good light nails light noses .....
I feel the glamour puss of dachshunds is certainly hitting the skids. Quality was very poor front assembly was disappointing in a majority of the exhibits. Angulated and well placed shoulders were virtually non existent. I was pleased with my principal winners but I do hope some careful choice of stud dogs is used to advantage as I personally feel that if this breed were to carry on in this state I can not see any future for this breed.

Puppy Dog
1st DARE Mrs C Swansford Gasperdor Darsoms, Smart Black and Tan of super quality masculine head and arrogant expression. Correct front assembly well placed shoulders . Excellent ribbing carried well back super hindquarters keeps a good outline .pressed very hard for the CC please to award RDCC and BP
2nd  CROSS Mr L J Loggeta Trouble In Texas, immature baby pleasing head pleasing outline but needs to tighten up on the move to finish the picture.

Junior Dog
1st DARE Mrs C Larkhund Black Panther Darsoms (IKC) Quality Black and Tan who I have admired from the ringside. And wow did he not disappoint me. Your hands flow over this exhibit. He is so elegant masculine head super well filled front with excellent shoulders . He has a well arched neck well sprung ribs fabulous quarters which give thrust on the move . He move out with style and purpose. Had no hesitation in awarding him Cc and Bob I was delighted this made him up. He was handled to perfection to get the best out of him .

Post Grad Dog
1st JOHNSON, Mr T L & CROSS Mr L J Africandawns Myles Long, Black and Tan for me I would like a more refined head. He is compact in type but I would like more neck which would give a more elegant outline . Moved out well covering the ground.

Limit Dog.
This was a Very  difficult class to judge.
1st JOHNSON, Mr T L & CROSS Mr L J Africandawns Night Trooper, red who for me I found to be too tall for his length which made him look unbalanced. He needs to carry more weight he lacks elegance as he moved around with his tail flying like a flag pole .
2nd GARLICK Miss E A Ranglewood Harvest Song, longer type to winner for me would like a better head piece he has a well filled front but lacks length of stride on the move.

Open Dog
1st BENNETT Mr J G Shardaroba's Country File, smart red but for me I found him on the large size. He is all male he has a super head well filled front . Presented in good coat.  Moved out well keeping a good outline at all times.
2nd GARLICK Miss E A Ranglewood Arashi, smaller type to the winner he has everything in the right place but I found he lacked drive on the move.

Veteran Dog.
1st COOK, Mrs I A & RHODES Mrs P M Abydachs Rides The Storm To Bournder, smart red presented to perfection. Very elegant boy . Masculine head without coarseness . Well filled front keeps a good outline excellent feet. Considered for the Rcc but I thought the youngsters today had the edge. Best Veteran.
2nd BORSUK Mrs M & Mr D Ir Ch Badamtam's Via Baltica At Follypaws (Fin Imp, Black and Tan of different type to winner he was enjoying his day out. He was presented in good order but today I preferred the movement of winner

Good Citizen Dog
2nd BORSUK Mrs M & Mr D Ir Ch Badamtam's Via Baltica At Follypaws (Fin Imp

Puppy Bitch
1st. FOSSETT Mr & Mrs A Brysdax Mamma Mia, Very pretty bitch sweetest of head and expression. Well filled front lovely ribs. Best mover in the class. Well handled to get the best out of her. Will watch her career with interest.
2nd VINCENT Miss S Metadale Monica at Gainscroft,  very immature baby pretty head  needs to settle so you get to see the best of her.

Junior Bitch.
1st PIKE, Mrs J & CARTER Mrs A Zarcrest Angelina Jolie At Breezelyn NAF TAF. Very elegant red pretty head and sweet expression well filled front she has a lovely outline moved out well looked good from all angles . Her movement won her the class with ease.
2nd WEDGE Mr M Danton Fire Dancer At Dolans.  immature baby who needs time completely different type to winner.

Post Graduate Bitch
1st JOHNSON, Mr T L & CROSS Mr L J Africandawns May Sonnet, very elegant Black and Tan Bitch who did not disappoint on going over her. Elegant head well arched neck well sprung ribs. Moved with drive and purpose best outline in this class one for the future.
2nd LUMLEY, Mr G & Mrs D & LUMLEY Miss S Dagastren Martha My Dear, red much longer type to winner I found her very upright in shoulder and lacks the bend of stifle of the winner.

Limit Bitch
1st GARLICK Miss E A Ranglewood Trick Or Treat, very elegant Bitch built on classic line correct head with aloof expression. Plenty of bone for her size pleasing outline was a little unsettled on the move which cost her the RCC.
2nd BORSUK, Mrs M & Mr D & FOSSETT Miss B & Mr A Baltic Legacy Via Amberteckel
3rd:, I found this bitch very continental in type presented in lovely condition enjoying her day out.

Open Bitch.
1st  LARKIN Mr & Mrs G & F Ir Ch Darsoms Zaneeta, A new one to me very typical in type that this breeder produces. She won this class on her elegant movement. Elegant head with classic expression well filled front well arched neck . Super hindquarters that just make her glide around the ring . She has a lovely outline and I had no hesitation in awarding her the CC congratulations to owners and handler.
2nd, MCNAUGHTON Ms L Ch Cedavoch Circe, heavier built Bitch to winner. She has everything in the right places . She is lovely to go over but today was giving her handler a very hard time which cost her the CC pleased to award her the Rcc.