My thanks to the Crufts Show committee for the invitation to
judge this delightful variety of Dachshunds. I was pleased with the excellent
entry in both numbers and quality, and thank exhibitors for giving me the
privilege and pleasure of assessing their lovely hounds. I sensed a good
atmosphere around the ring and thank my able stewards for keeping it running
smoothly. I enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners. I thought my
B.O.B Ch Silvae Solo put on a great performance in the Group Ring and the action
shots of her movement were superb. I was delighted to see her take Group 3. The
entry today was rather mixed in type, I thought that the majority of exhibits
met the breed standard requirement of 1:2 height/length ratio and had sufficient
ground clearance. Front construction has improved since I last judged, but the
length of ribbing on some was shorter than expected and needs to be improved,
that said the breed seems to be in "good heart", with some promising youngsters,
a good sign for the future. As usual temperaments were wonderful and most coat
were of good texture. My placings were as I saw them on the day. I was looking
for a well constructed hound who could move freely showing reach and drive and
carrying themselves well. Some classes were very competitive, which meant that
some hounds that I liked went home without a card. DCC Phillips Ch Wiretap Here
I Am (IMP CAN) RDCC Marston-Pollock Cloudside Oliver. BCC Mccalmont Ch Silvae
Solo. RBCC Phillips Ch Tendrow A Page In Time. BOB & Group3 Mccalmont Ch
Silvae Solo. BP Adams Wyldetarn Shoot From The Hip.
VD (4,1) Lovely class,
all a credit to their owners. 1 Moore & Coverley CH/IR CH Ex Sentia I'm Bond
James Bond. Hard to believe this lad is rising 10 yrs, smart brindle who
presents an excellent outline, most handsome head with pleasing expression,
reachy neck into well laid back shoulders, good forechest, well ribbed back,
well made rear, moved out soundly with verve and drive, carries himself so well,
coat has good texture. 2 Patton Ch/Ir Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars. Have awarded
this smart boy the ResCC as a youngster and still like him, now rising 8yrs and
super hard condition, masculine head and dark eye, lovely front assembly and
well sprung lengthy ribbing and strong quarters, moved out freely, in good
jacket, just preferred the rear action and performance of 1 on the day. 3 Carter
Romanchi Alkansea. Dark brindle rising 9yrs of a pleasing type and good overall
shape, loved his head and expression, balanced angulation with well filled
forechest and good ribbing, moved out well and although a little wide coming on,
he strides out with an easy action in profile.
PD (6) 3 Promising boys.
1 Adams Wyldetarn Shoot From The Hip. Best Puppy. Super brindle youngster 12
mths on the day and extremely smart, liked his masculine head, dark eye and
expression. Lovely for size and type, very much all together in his build,
presenting a well balanced outline. Has a good front assembly, ribs that are
carried well back, a short loin and well angulated rear, which he used to good
effect on the move, really striding out with freedom and drive. Loved his head
carriage and deportment, most promising and must have a bright future. 2 Wharton
Greyhayne Hooray Henry. Smart dark brindle of 11mths of lovely size and type,
pleasing houndy head, neat front with close fitting elbows, good depth and
length to ribbing, firm in topline, stands on good bone and neat feet, moved out
soundly with good extension, just needing to strengthen in rear movement, at
present not as forward in development as 1, just needing time. In lovely coat
and condition. 3 Warren Waggington Manhatten Of Wagsford. A lot to like about
this more compact brindle, loved his head, dark eye and furnishings, he is well
put together and neat all through, enough forechest, good shoulders and ribbing,
could benefit from a tad more length in upperarm, has good bone and neat feet,
moved with drive, good texture to his jacket.
JD (2) 1 North-Row Tendrow
One More Time Barmaud. Most attractive 14 mth red boy who I see from the
catalogue is sired by my DCC and is very much in his mould, Super houndy head
and dark eye, well constructed throughout, well filled forechest, well ribbed
back and with good rear angulation. At present is still immature and needing to
firm up all round, moved soundly away and back with a good stride in profile,
one for the future. 2 Gibson Allfreys London Look. Light Red of 16 mths by same
sire as 1 but of completely different type being slightly taller on the leg and
narrower all through, has a most handsome head, dark eye and pleasing
expression, good neck, balanced angulation fore and aft, neat feet, coat of good
texture, moved out freely, preferred the front movement of 1 today.
PGD (15,1) 1 Foglia
Kentixen Abies Grandis. Smart well made dark brindle of 20 mths, liked his make
and shape, pleasing to go over. He is well constructed throughout with well
filled forechest, good shoulders and enough upperarm, ribbing is deep and goes
well back, has a lovely masculine head, reachy neck, stands on good bone and
neat feet, carries himself well on the move with good headcarriage. 2 Vig Q-Rrens-Dax
Enzo-Topazo. Quality brindle rising 3yrs of pleasing type and neat all through,
pleases in outline with balanced angulation front and rear, liked his houndy
head, good bone and super bunched feet, enough neck and firm topline, moved out
well with an easy stride in profile, not quite as positive in rear action as 1
today, excellent coat and presentation, close up to 1. 3 Vine Cishelvine Caught
Out. Brindle of 2yrs with lovely masculine head, lengthy neck into firm topline,
good layback of shoulder and deep ribbing, well angulated rear, not quite
relaxed today at the stack but strode out well on the move.
LD (13,2) 1 Marston-Pollock
Cloudside Oliver Res.CC. Super 3 yr fully mature brindle who I see from the
catalogue is sired by my Veteran winner. He is very masculine in outlook and
well balanced all through, has a well proportioned head, dark eye and pleasing
expression, good neck and firm topline. He is well put together with well filled
front, neat elbows, long well sprung ribbing, short loin and strong well made
rear, lovely chunky bone and neat feet. Movement is sound away and back and he
moves freely in profile. Well presented in a harsh wire jacket. Pleased to award
him the Res CC. 2 Maes-Jones & Bates Derochaise Versace JW. Another lovely dark
brindle of differing type who has a lot to like.This quality 2yr boy has a super
"clean cut" outline, is very well balanced for and aft, with prominent
prosternum, well filled front, good shoulders and long ribbing together with
well angulated quarters, liked his houndy head and reachy neck, moved out freely
keeping a firm topline. Not quite as tidy coming on as 1 however has excellent
rear drive, was shown in lovely coat and condition. 3 Gibson Allfreys Here's
Lookin At You. Smart 20 mth dark brindle with an excellent coat, pleases in head
and expression, of lovely size and type, good conformation all through with good
front and upperarm, well angulated rear. Moved out well with reach and drive,
could be firmer in his topline, just needing time to mature.
OD (11,1) Such a quality
class. 1 Phillips Ch Wiretap Here I Am (Imp Can) CC. Super quality red of 4yrs
who gained the CC when I judged him as a youngster in 2015, has now matured to
reach his full potential. Lovely for type, beautifully put together and a
pleasure to go over. Loved his houndy masculine head, good body proportions and
super outline. His forehand construction is textbook, with well filled oval
front, well laid back shoulders and good length of upperarm, well developed
ribbing carried well back, good in top and underline, strong well developed
rear, he moved out soundly and effortlessly with excellent reach and drive.
Carries himself so well with good head carriage, he is in firm hard condition
and has an excellent harsh jacket, a real showman with attitude, pleased to
award him the CC. 2 Patton IR CH Lesandnic Lil Eetee. Quality light red now
almost 5yrs of a lovely size and shape, perfect height/length ratio and ground
clearance, has a good head, lovely dark eye and pleasing expression, has good
reach of neck and holds a firm topline, neat well constructed front, pleasing
depth to rib and well angulated quarters, good bone and neat feet. His movement
was sound away and back, he moved with freedom and drive in profile, excellent
harsh texture to his jacket. Perhaps not quite the scope or showmanship of 1,
however liked him alot and considered in the challenge. 3 Wharton & Pughe Ch
Derochaise Black Tarquin. This elegant dark brindle was BP last time I judged
and pleased to see that he has matured into such a smart hound, has a handsome
head, dark eye and excellent furnishings, is well balanced thoughout with good
front assembly, deep ribbing carried well back, sadly his front feet are now a
tad flat, that said his is in lovely coat and condition and moved out freely
keeping a firm topline with good driving action from his well made rear.
GOOD CIT D (2) 1 Foglia
Kentixen Abies Grandis. 2 Ellis Vixendax Bohemian Rhapsody. Attractive dark
brindle of a pleasing size and type, is well balanced and smart in outline, has
a masculine head, dark eye and good furnishings, good ribbing that goes well
back, well angulated rear, moved out freely keeping a good topline but a shade
wide coming on, has a lovely wire jacket.
VB (2) Close decision
between 2 lovely ladies, I see from the catalogue that both are sired by my
Veteran Dog. 1 Coverley CH/IR CH Aventine Shaken Not Stirred. Very smart 9 yr
brindle who I did well as a puppy, a good honest bitch of lovely make and shape
in super coat and condition, feminine head and pleasing expression, good body
and topline, lovely chunky bone and neat feet, still well muscled in her
quarters, good to see that she has retained her lovely outline and sound
movement. 2 Pughe & Fraser Ch Bystock Pussy Galore. Well made brindle who is
very fit for her 10 yrs, projects a smart outline and is well constructed
throughout, has an attractive head, good neck and topline, moved out freely, not
quite so positive in rear movement as 1 today, her coat has a good harsh texture
and she is in lovely condition. PB (6) Class of real babies all
quite different in type and at differing stages of development. 1 Howe
Bramalodge Betsy Button. A lot to like about this very elegant brindle of 9mths.
Very feminine in outlook with pleasing head and expression, good furnishings,
neat well filled front with close fitting elbows, good ribbing and nicely
angulated rear. Best mover in this class, sound away and back with a good stride
in profile. Most promising. 2 Lee Roteleitung Red Corvette At Mutzlee.Attractive
red girl and although 11 mths is still quite I mmature for her age. She is well
constructed, of a nice make and shape and pleasing to go over. Very good through
her front, well ribbed back and good rear angulation. Most attractive head and
reachy neck, moved out smartly, a bit erratic at times, however has a good
stride and covers the ground well. Still needing to muscle up behind, but has
plenty of time. In good coat and has a lovely happy temperament. 3 Hornby
Derochaise Miss Dior. Smart dark brindle baby of 9mths, loved her type and is
well put together, presenting a pleasing outline, lovely feminine head, reachy
neck and is well balanced fore and aft. Moved out smartly just needing to firm
up all round
. JB (7) 1 Rowe Boloria's Trick Or Treat.
Delightful. 16 mth brindle who had immediate appeal, loved her for size and
type, had the best overall construction. Most attractive feminine head, good
neck and front assembly, with well filled forechest and neat fitting elbows, god
bone and feet, her ribbing is carried well back with short loin and has good
rear angulation. Moved out soundly with a free easy stride, can still firm up in
her rear. Has a good wire jacket and lovely outgoing temperament. Nice prospect.
2 Phillips Cloudside Quintessence At Clipperdown. Very feminine 12 mth brindle,
liked her overall shape, has correct height to length ratio and required ground
clearance. Neat well filled front, lengthy ribbing, pleased in both front and
rear angulation, moved out with an easy action, still needing to settle in her
topline. Coat of good texture and well presented. 3 Gibson Tendrow As Time Goes
By. Well presented red of 14mths who I see from the catalogue is sired by the CC
winner and very similar in type, has a houndy yet feminine head, good neck, firm
well made body with good spring of rib, lovely bone and neatest of feet. Moved
out freely and is sound coming on, still needing to firm up in rear.
PGB (19,2) Not an easy
task to judge this class, with differing types and sizes. Headed by 2 most
promising girls. 1 Hutchings Tendrow I Am The One From Collidach. Smart 18 mth
brindle sired by my DCC Winner, he has passed on many of his qualities. Loved
her head and expression, good neck and head carriage, well filled front, neat
elbows and lengthy ribbing, balanced angulation enabled her to move out soundly
and freely, thought she just had the edge in movement over 2 today. In excellent
jacket, shows much potential, just needing to mature to fulfil that potential. 2
Davies Pendyffren Miss Dolce By Atahira. Most attractive red of 18 mths,
lovely size and shape, pretty feminine head, darkest of eyes, elegant neck into
well laid shoulders, lengthy ribbing with good top and underline, prominent
forechest, good bone and neat feet, excellent wire jacket, moved out smartly and
showed well, preferred the head of 1, a lovely girl in a neat package. 3
Stockdale Fenwires Limited Edition. Immaculately presented 19 mth brindle with
slightly more length than the 2 above, well put together and pleasing to go
over. Attractive head and reachy neck, balanced angulation fore and aft, well
ribbed back, coat of harsh texture, moved out freely, still needing to firm up
in rear, showed well.
LB (16,3) Hotly contested
class and a pleasure to judge, several I liked went home without a card. 1
Mccalmont Silvae Kizmet.Eyecatching classy brindle of 20 mths, ultra feminine of
super quality and lovely in outline with good ground clearance. Attractive head
and expression with good furnishings, long neck, firm in topline and with
shapely body. She has balanced angulation fore and aft, ribbing that is carried
well back, short strong loin and nicley angulated rear. Loved her outgoing
personality and deportment, moved very freely with both reach and drive. Well
presented in lovely coat and condition. Close up in the challenge, just felt
that she lacked a little maturity and finish on the day, must be a star in the
making. 2 Seath Hella's Ozlem At Sunsong (IMP NOR) Very attractive and well made
2yr light brindle of correct size and of lovely type. She fits the 1:2 height
/length ratio perfectly and has good ground clearance. Pleasing head and
expression, reachy neck flows into well placed shoulders and a firm topline, is
well constructed throughout and well ribbed back, has good bone and neat feet,
moved out smartly using her short hocks to really drive. In lovely condition and
has a fabulous wire jacket (best of the day).Close up to 1 liked her a lot. 3 I
Moore Cloudside Oops A Daisy. Such an attractive 3 yr brindle who I see is
litter sister to my Res DCC, I awarded her PB as a role poly puppy when I last
judged the breed. She has matured into a quality bitch, very soundly constructed
and with lots to like. Has a pleasing feminine head and expression, firm well
made body with well filled front, good ribbing, chunky bone ,neat feet and well
angulated rear, close wire jacket. Maybe a tad longer caste than those above,
however moved out soundly with a good driving action. Completed a trio of lovely
girls.
OB (9,2) A class of real
quality. 1 Mccalmont Ch Silvae Solo CC BOB & Hound Group 3. Super brindle who
is now 4yrs, awarded her the Res CC as a youngster the last time I judged the
breed. She is very much of the type I like and for me she is absolutely lovely.
Very feminine and of an ideal size, beautifully balanced and well put together.
Such a lovely head and expression, elegant neck that flows into well laid
shoulders with good length of upperarm. She has a well filled forechest, ribs
are well sprung and carried well back, short strong loin and well muscled
quarters. She comes into her own on the move, so sound away and back, with
excellent reach and drive in profile. She was well presented in firm hard
condition and has an excellent harsh textured jacket. A stylish showgirl who
carried herself so well was pleased to award her the CC & BOB. Thought that she
put in a sterling performance in the big ring and was thrilled to see her gain
Group3. 2 Phillips Ch Tendrow A Page In Time. Res CC. Stylish 3 yr red of real
quality, very well put together and a pleasure to go over. She holds a well
balanced outline and has good ground clearance. Beautiful head and expression,
lengthy neck, shoulders well laid with good upperarm and snug fitting elbows,
well filled oval front, good ribbing, pleased in top and underline and has
strong well angulated quarters. Moved out soundly with a free easy stride and is
true away and back. In excellent condition with a super wire jacket, another
excellent showgirl, close up to 1, pleased to award her the Res CC. 3 Warren Ch
Wagsford Jennifer. This quality brindle of 23 mths completed a trio of beautiful
bitches. Pleased for her size and type with a lovely clean cut outline, very
neat withgood bone and well padded feet. Lovely femininehead dark eye and good
furnishings, balanced angulation in both fore and hindquarters, well presented
in harsh wire jacket. Moved soundly with good forward reach and drive, not quite
as true in front movement as those above today, but a lovely girl and a worthy
Ch.
GOOD CIT B (4) 1 Smith
Tendrow Rouge Et Noire At Salixian. Attractive and neat red of 5yrs, pretty
feminine head and pleasing expression, good neck and topline, nice depth to
ribbing carried well back to short loin. Best mover in this class being sound
away and back, excellent texture to her jacket. 2 Ellis Greyhayne Lilibet Of
Vixendax.Nice sized brindle also of 5 yrs, of good proportions and balanced in
outline, lovely head and reachy neck, moved well in profile but could be neater
coming on today. Lovely coat and condition. 3 Rushton Tendrow Fancy Dancer.
Attractively headed dark brindle of 2yrs, well bodied with good bone and neat
feet, balanced angulation front and rear, deep ribbing, moved out smartly but
lacked the rear drive of those above.
