I thank the committee for inviting me to Judge the Wirehaired Dachshunds at this well organised & prestige show. Making the decision to have all Judging inside benefited the dogs & everyone. I thank the exhibitors for their lovely entry of lovely Wires, all were in good condition.

Puppy Dog 4 Ent (1Abs)

1^st Maes-Jones & Bates Derochaise Manhatton not quite 12 months, Good head eye & forechest Lovely oval front, with a good lay of shoulder strong qtrs which he used to move well with drive.

2^nd Stockdale’s Derochaise Monterey At Fenwires Litter Brother too 1^st , not quite the length of 1 & not as mature, & needs a little more confidence, masculine head with good bone & forechest, 2 lovely puppies.

3^rd Norman’s Silvae Trade Name.

Junior Dog 6 Ents

1^st & Dog CC Wharton’s Greyhayne Hooray Henry. Dark Brindle with Houndy head neat front & tight elbows, Good length of ribbing, short loin,firm topline, good bone & feet , moved out soundly with lovely extensions. In excellent condition. I had pleasuring in awarding him his 1^st CC.

2^nd Adam’s Wyldetarn Shoot From The Hip. Masculine head with a dark eye, with a good front, well angulated Qtrs , Moved out well with drive, Keeping a lovely outline.

3^rd Warrens Waggington Manhatten Of Wagsford.

Spec.Beginers. 3 Ent (1Abs)

1^st Stockdales Derochaise Monterey At Fenwires

2^nd Howes Kissdachs Bilbao at Bramalodge. Good head & front & angulation little unsure today moved steady.

Post Grad 3 Ent (1Abs)

1^st Howes Bramalodge Bravac Boris. Nice size with masculine head, pleasing front, with good reach of neck & angulation , moved out well .

2^nd Vig’s Q-rrens-dax Enzo Topazo. Larger type than 1 , with good head & front, well angulated qtrs moved well.

Limit. 11 Ent (1Ab)

1st Vine’s Derochaise Justified for Cishelvine. Masculine head & reach of neck ,Good ribbing & bone, Sound topline with good angles. Moved out well keeping lovely outline.

2^nd Gibson’s Allfreys London Look. A smart balanced Red with Houndy head, good eye & shoulders, nicely angulated for & aft, Moved out freely.

3^rd Moore’s Cloudside Picasso

Open Dog 8 Ent (1Ab)

1^st & Res CC. Seath’s Ch Zlowfox AV Larhjeim at Sunsong (Imp Nor). Well balanced with pleasing head & front, good Shoulder placement & ribbing,nice reach of neck flowing into a nice topline. Good ground clearance , strong qtrs which he used to move well & steady.In good condition

2^nd McCalmont’s Silvae Kinsman. Masculine head, prominent breastbone, good lay of shoulder & spring of rib, well angulated qtrs. Sound mover.

Puppy Bitch 7 ent(1Ab)

1^st BPIB. Seath’s Sunsong Keep A Promise. At 9 months she is well balanced with a femine head, lovely front & shoulder placement, good ribbing, strong qtrs which showed on the move, Moved round freely.

2^nd McCalmont’s Silvae Trademark Another lovely promising puppy of 11 months, Good head & front with good shoulder placement, Nice topline & qtrs. Very happy mover.

3^rd Gibson’s Allfrey’s Helena

Junior Bitch 7 Ent.

1^st Hornby’s Derochaise Miss With Jacmist Balanced with good head neck & front, well sprung ribs with good angulations, Moved freely.

2^nd Pughe & Fraser Ambiesque Ascertain At Bystock Lovely head with good reach of neck & ribbing. Good topline & Qtrs. Moved freely.

3^rd Howe’s Bramlodge Betsy Button.

Spec Beginners Bitch 3Ents (1Ab

1^st & Best S.B. Howes Bramlodge Betsy Button Well balanced with femine head, good front , qtrs & topline, with a harsh coat .moved well.

2^nd Prior- Coopers Silvae Keynote Pleasing head, eye & expression,front, Good bone & feet well angulated , Moved steady.

Post Grad Bitch 5 Ents (1Ab)

1^st Arthurs Tendrow I Am Legend With Elderkine . Balanced, with good head & eye .Lovely reach of neck flowing into a good topline well angulated, very good mover.

2^nd Chambers Tendrow Black Pearl Hototo. Another quality bitch of good type with flowing lines, good bone & ribbing, good angulated qtrs. Sound Mover.

3^rd Bliss’s Tobenkipt Artemis

Limit Bitch 13 Ents (3Abs)

1^st Maes – Jones & Bates Derochaise Elusia JW. Quality Bitch with lovely head, eye expression, Tight feet & strong qtrs which showed on the move. Moved freely with drive. I am told this bitch has recently been awarded her 3^rd CC, Congratulations.

2^nd Paterson & Paterson Ambiesque Aperitif. Femine head & dark eye, good ribbing, reach of neck flowing into a good topline. Moved well keeping a good outline.

3^rd Hutchings Tendrow I Am The One From Collidach JW

Open Bitch 6 Ents

1^st & CC & BOB McCalmont’s Ch Silvae Solo. I can’t say anything different that hasn’t been said about this lovely bitch. Great ring presence, well balanced & strong driving movement , pleased to see her pulled out in the group.

2^nd & Res CC Mcpherson & Paterson Brumberhill Bellissima Quality bitch , Well angulated front & rear. Pleasing head & reach of neck running into good shoulders, sound mover keeping a good topline

3^rd Seaths & Hjelmtvedt Nor. Ch Gando av Larhjelm (imp)

Veteran Bitch 1Ent

1^st & BVIB Coverley’s Ch & Ir Ch Aventine Shaken Not Stirred, 8 year old looking well,of nice type with good head & front, well angulated qtrs , Moved round well keeping a good outline.

Katherine Herrington (Judge)