Firstly I would like to thank both the committee for inviting me to judge the Standard Smooth Haired Dachshunds at their championship show and the exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry on my first time judging this breed.

Veteran Dog or Bitch (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: MACDONALD Multi Ch Bensarka Phoenix Sun

Handsome male, who certainly didn’t show his age. In excellent condition, balanced all through. Looked good on stance, moved with both freedom and drive. Pleased to award him the RCC.

2nd: TURNER Marictur Moulin Rouge

Feminine bitch with a lot to like. Correct in both fore and hind quarters. Moved well.

3rd: HIGGINS Ch Leveliss What She Said

Minor Puppy Dog (1 Entry) Abs: 0

1st: TITE Cwmdarhian Lohnro at Rijobeau

Nice baby puppy, all in proportion. Really extended on the move, look forward to seeing how his future career develops.

Puppy Dog (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: HUNT Lauralee Huckleberry Finn At Carpaccio

Lovely masculine red, with excellent ring presence. Only 10months old, but mature for his age, correct in shoulder and forequarters, good length of ribbing, keeping a level top line both on the stance and on the move.

2nd: CHAUHAN Wanderhund Viva Las Vegas

Nice youngster in excellent condition. Good front, however preferred the head and movement of 1.

Junior Dog (1 Entry)

1st: HUNT Lauralee Huckleberry Finn At Carpaccio

1^st in puppy dog.

Novice Dog (1 Entry)

1st: PATERSON Phaeland Second Delivery to Ambiesque

Withdrawn due to being entered in the wrong class.

Post Graduate Dog (2 Entries, Abs 2)

1st: Absent

Limit Dog (8 Entries)

1st: KERRY Kireton Beau Diddley

Masculine boy, good ring presence, commanding attention. Excellent bone and substance, good head and reach of neck, prominent forcechest, keeping a level top line both on the stance and on the move.

2nd: GOFFIN-THOROGOOD Matzell Malizani

Lovely red boy in super condition. Equal in proportions, moved well.

3rd: BORRELLI Carpaccio Trouble in Store

Open Dog (8 Entries) Abs 2

1st: NORTON Matzell Man of the Match

Just loved this red boy. Real houndy dog who stood his ground in a strong open dog class. Lovely head and eye, good reach of neck, correct shoulder, good spring of rib, correct hindquarters, moved true fore and aft. Delighted to award his his crowning CC.

2nd: ARMSTRONG Ch Lauralee Nicholas Nickleby

Sound dog in excellent condition. All in proportion, well balanced. Looked lovely on the move.

3rd: MOES & WILLIAMS Cwmdarhian San Andreas

Minor Puppy Bitch (1 Entry) Abs 0

1st: Absent

Puppy Bitch (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: ARMSTRONG Lauralee Laugh Out Loud

Lovely red 10month old puppy bitch, lovely head and eye, well placed should into good length of ribbing. Mature for her age, I’m sure will have a promising future.

2nd: HUNT Carpaccio Silent Siren

Another nice puppy, lovely head and eye, but preferred the overall body shape of 1.

Junior Bitch (3 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: Absent

Novice Bitch (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: HONE Oxondachs Topaz

Nice red bitch, good head and movement, however a little heavy.

Post Graduate Bitch (9 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: LOCKETT WALTERS & MCDERMOTT Ralines for Pete's Sake

Nice Black and Tan feminine bitch, kept a level top line and looked good on the stance. Good front movement, moved out well.

2nd: NORTON Matzell Myrtle

Splitting hairs between 1 and 2 in this class. This bitch has a lot to like, feminine and nice size. Preferred front of 1.

3rd: HONE Oxondachs After Eight

Limit Bitch (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: MITCHELL Cedavoch Solar Storm at Bronia

Lovely sound bitch in excellent condition. Correct in front and hind angulation, good size, moved well. RBCC.

2nd: MACDONALD Bensarka I Like Twucks

Another nice bitch of excellent quality. Excelled on the move, keeping a level top line at all times.

3rd: NORTON Matzell Martha

Open Bitch (10 Entries) Abs: 6

1st: MOES & WILLIAMS Ir Ch Cwmdarhian Look Who's Talkin

Superstar of the day. Gorgeous feminine bitch, quality all through. Nice size, all in proportion. Good head, eye and length of neck. Correct shoulder placement, into good length of ribbing. Well angulated hindquarters, was a picture on the move. CC and BOB.

2nd: ARMSTRONG Lauralee to the Manor Born

Another lovely bitch, correct front angulation, keeping a level top line both on the stance and on the move. Moved round well.

3rd: BENNETT Ch Shardaroba's Dream Baby