DACHSHUND CLUB OF WALES 5th February 2006

WIRE HAIRED

I would like to thank The Dachshund Club of Wales for inviting me to judge the standard wires at their Championship Show and say what a lovely day I had with them. I would like also to thank Di and Clive Moate for looking after me so warmly over both days. MPD (3). 1 Ablebody Rock 'n' Roll. Nice 7 month old red dog, nice shaped head and mouth and good eye shape, good front with well positioned shoulders, good length of ribbing, level topline and nice rounded back end. Nice coat. Moved around the ring solidly, would have preferred a bit more zing. 2 Swincombes Shropshire Lad. Another nice 7 month old pup this time a black dog of good quality, good mouth and nice head and neck onto well positioned shoulders, level topline and good back end, good quality coat just preferred balance of 1. 3 Sumojo Sincerely Yours. PD (3,1). 1 Silvae Pioneer. Lovely black dog of 10 months old, a real character this one! Nice shaped mouth, head and eyes onto long neck and powerfully built shoulders, good front and length of ribbing, long straight back and beautifully rounded back end. Good harsh coat and when he moved I couldn't believe the thrust he produced, he went around the ring like a steam train! You certainly can't ignore him. BP. 2 Sumojo Sincerely Yours. 7 month old black dog. Good head and front end, nice length of ribbing, rather tall, topline not level and back end a bit loose on the move. JD (1). 1 Silvae Pioneer. PGD (1). 1 Tendrow Willy Willys at Mabellene. Nice black dog with good head and eye shape, nice neck, good front, elbows a bit loose, good length of ribbing and decent topline, moved erratically on shaky back end. LD (2). 1 Bonavoir Kellys Ey. Nice red dog with typically softer coat. Very nice head and eye with good shaped mouth and teeth, nice neck length, and good front, good tight shoulders and solid feet making for a good solid stance. Good length of ribbing, nice level topline and good rounded back end standing squarely on the table. Moved well around the ring, keeping level and true. RBD. 2 Atahira Bags The Blue. Nice black dog with good head and mouth shape, good length of neck and lovely front end, on nice tight shoulders. Good length of ribbing. Long in body and subsequently back end a bit wobbly, which showed on the move. OD (4). 1 Winterstorm Symphony with Ablebody. Very nice black dog that looks proportionately very good from the first glance. Nice harsh coat. Good sized and shaped head, with lovely eye shape and nice length neck. Very good front and nice tight shoulder placement, onto good strong legs and feet. Nice rounded chest with good length of ribbing, good straight top line, just the right length onto well rounded back end supported by good strong legs and feet firmly planted on the table. Moved around the ring well proving that he is well balanced. BD. BOS. 2 Silvae Patriot. Nice black dog with good shaped head, nice eye shape and good neck length. Nice tight shoulders and good front, nice topline and good back end. Threw away his chances on the move with erraticism or should that be enthusiasm! Has all the attributes to do well if he can calm down a bit. 3 Am Ch Raydachs Tom Cruisen On. MPB (5,2). 1 Ablebody Pasadoble. Nicely balanced red pup of 7 months. Good head and eye shape, nice mouth, good length of neck and nice solid front on tight shoulders. Good length of ribbing and nice topline. Good back end which always helps movement. Bit sluggish on the move. 2 Cloudside Flora. Nice black bitch with good head and eye shape, nice front with good length of ribbing and good level topline. A bit narrow through the front and back, and was very erratic on the move. 3 Swincombes Cornish Maid. PB (4,3). 1 Cloudside Flora. (See 2nd in previous class). JB (1,1). PGB (4,1). 1 Cempsey Florin. Nice red bitch with typical wire friendliness, but controllable bounciness which showed her off to her best. Nice shaped head and neck and good shoulder placements, nice lines throughout with level topline and sturdy back end, the lines looked good on the move. RBB. 2 Ritterburg Rose Adagio with Ablebody. Nice black bitch of quality. Good head and neck and nice front with tight shoulders. Good topline and nice back end. More compact than 1, perhaps needed that extra length on the move. 3 Spitchwick By The Moor at Nosinllor. LB (4,3). 1 Silvae Zloty at Cempsey. Nice red bitch with heavy soft coat which probably needed thinning out. Good head and neck length, nice front and shoulder, good topline. Moved around the ring well. OB (5,1). 1 Silvae Pastiche. Lovely black bitch of quality, again with that lovely wire temperament which nearly got the better of her. Lovely head and expression, good shaped eyes and good mouth shape, nice long neck onto well placed shoulders and lovely extension of front, plenty of room through the front, good length of ribbing, lovely straight topline and muscular well rounded back end, onto strong feet which were firmly planted to the table. Moved around with purpose and drive, looking good from all angles. Well controlled by handler. BOB. 2 Cempsey Coquet JW. Nice black bitch with good head and neck, nice shoulder placements, good length of ribbing, good topline, nice back end. Nice clean lines look on the move. 3 Cempsey Centime by Atahira.

Peter Berry