LANCS & CHESHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2024

DACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED)

Judge: Gary McAlpine

BEST OF BREED : CARRUTHERS Ch Aikton Alexander At Stanegate
Dog CC : CARRUTHERS Ch Aikton Alexander At Stanegate
Res Dog CC : HUTCHINGS & PRICE Collidach Percy Cute at Samlane
Bitch CC : CARRUTHERS Stanegate Starlene
Res Bitch CC : HOWLETT & PHILLIPS Ch Tendrow Makes the Right Turn JW
Best Puppy : MOORE & DOWNES Romanchi Night at the Opera & Best Puppy in Show
Best Veteran : NORMAN Ch Silvae Klansman

Best Junior : CARRUTHERS Stanegate Starlene

Best Special Beginner : HORNE Salixian Moroccan Mint


Minor Puppy Dog (4,1)
1st: ROWE Boloria Goodnight Mr Tom
2nd: BEAGRIE Feldhund Moonlight

3rd: CARTER Wyreview Octavius

 

Puppy Dog (2,1)
1st: CARTER Wyreview Orson Welles

Junior Dog (2,1)
1st: HOWLETT & PHILLIPS Tendrow Malibar
 

Yearling Dog (2)
1st: CLAYTON-SMITH Cairparavel Hartnell
2nd: FARRINGTON Dollydash Defender of Faith

 

Novice Dog (2)
1st: JACKSON Elderkine Special Brew
2nd: CLAYTON-SMITH Cairparavel Hartnell


Post Graduate Dog (3)
1st: CHRISTIE Cloudside Valentino At Decalleigh
2nd: NORMAN Silvae State Secret
3rd: VINE Cishelvine Coriolanus
 

Limit Dog (10,5)
1st: HUNT Weinacht Larch at Drakkina JW
2nd: AKEHURST Boloria All Spice
3rd: VINE Cishelvine Quintillion
Res: ADAMS Ellesophia Fly Me To The Moon JW
VHC: HORNE Salixian Moroccan Mint

 

Open Dog (3)
1st: HUTCHINGS & PRICE Collidach Percy Cute at Samlane
2nd: MAES-JONES & BATES Derochaise Blue Danube
3rd:CHRISTIE Cloudside Valentino At Decalleigh

 

Champion Dog (2)
1st: CARRUTHERS Ch Aikton Alexander At Stanegate
2nd: NORMAN Ch Silvae Klansman


Veteran Dog (2)
1st: NORMAN Ch Silvae Klansman

2nd: SMITH Salixian Eau Rouge

 

Special Beginner Dog or Bitch (4,2)
1st: HORNE Salixian Moroccan Mint
2nd: SIEMINSKI Wyldetarn Genesis

Minor Puppy Bitch (3,1)
1st: MOORE & DOWNES Romanchi Night at the Opera
2nd: SMITH Salixian Gracious Wings
 

Puppy Bitch (2)
1st: BINKS Ut It Doarp Bonnie At Tannahill (imp Nld)
2nd: MAY & BALL Wyreview Olympia
 

Junior Bitch (5,3)
1st: CARRUTHERS Stanegate Starlene
2nd: JACKSON Elderkine's Bronte
 

Yearling Bitch (3,2 )
1st: MATTHEWS Sonham Twice As Nice JW

 

Novice Bitch (5,4)
1st: SIEMINSKI Wyldetarn Genesis

Post Graduate Bitch (5)
1st: HUTCHINGS Collidach Raynee Day JW
2nd:GRAHAM Boloria Wild Spice
3rd: MCPHERSON & PATERSON Brumberhill Barbed Wire
Res: HUNT Drallina Wirenth
VHC: WILSON Stanegate Salsa at Willlowash
 

Limit Bitch (12,7)
1st: MOORE & DEAN Brontillow Canterbury Bell To Diefiur
2nd:STOCKDALE Derochaise Blue Velvet at Fenwires
3rd: MATTHEWS Wyeknot Come Fly With Me Over Sonham

Res: VINE Cishelvine Cassandra

VHC: WILSON Stanegate Katie Brown at Willlowash

Open Bitch (4,2)
1st: HUTCHINGS Ch Collidach Brook Ling ShCEx
2nd: CLAYTON-SMITH Cairparavel Kiss From A Rose JW
 

Champion Bitch (2)
1st: HOWLETT & PHILLIPS Ch Tendrow Makes the Right Turn JW
2nd: ROWE Ch Boloria's Nice N Spicy JW

Veteran Bitch (3,1)
1st:  ROWE Ch Boloria's Trick Or Treat JW
2nd: HUTCHINGS Tendrow I Am The One From Collidach JW
 

Thank you to the committee of Lancashire And Cheshire Dachshund Club for my first appointment to award CC’s in standard wires within the UK. Thank you to my steward Sandra who assisted in keeping the ring moving along and to the exhibitors for the gracious way in which my placings were accepted, and the sportsmanship shown.

I was looking for a hound that was fit for purpose and could do what it was originally intended to do. The ring was a generous size enabled which made assessment of movement an easy task.  

I felt that the variety in general is in a very good place, I could have awarded several CC’s in both dogs and bitches. Temperaments overall were excellent, with only a couple that were a little hesitate on the table. All exhibits were presented to a very high standard, coats have definitely improved in the breed and it was pleasing to note that teeth on the whole were generally clean and nails short.

A couple of mouths unfortunately were incorrect, and this affected their placings on the day. Breeders, please look closely at this, as you don’t want to have this issue coming through in the next generations. Please think about your breeding programme carefully and perhaps if your looking at future potential matings you should take dentation into consideration.

However, overall, I feel that the breed is certainly in a very positive place, breeders you should congratulate yourself on this.

 

Minor Puppy Dog 4 – 1 absentee.

1.       Rowe, Bolaria Goodnight Mr Tom –  BPD an extremely well handled and presented baby puppy, cooperated extremely well for one so young. Lovely balanced outline, beautiful head, oval eye with a nice neck into well placed shoulders. Correct front, with a good underline, good ribbing, and muscle tone for a youngster. No exaggeration at all on this baby and I am sure when he settles will a bright future.

2.       Beagrie, Feldhund Moonlight – Once again a lot to like on this exhibit. Excellent presented harsh coat, a lot of the same comments above also apply to this youngster. Was just not as confident on the move today and need to settle in topline. I am sure that this will come with age.

Puppy Dog 2 – 1 absentee.

1.       Carter, Wyreview Orson Welles – Brindle male excellent dentation, pleasing masculine head and good eye. Was slightly larger in frame that the MPD, good front and ribbing. Handled well again for one so young. Just needs to tighten up in front, I am sure this will come with time.

Junior Dog 2 – 1 absentee.

1.       Howlett & Phillips, Tendrow Malibar JW – a quality dark brindle male who was presented in excellent condition. Harsh jacket, masculine head with a nice dark oval eye. Lovely neck into well placed shoulders and ribs extended right back. Lovely bone, tight correct feet with excellent rear angulation. Looked a picture stacked and certainly didn’t disappoint on the move. This male was a serious contender for the Rec CC today.

 

Yearling Dog 2.

1.       Clayton-Smith, Cairparavel Hartnell – dark brindle male, nice for size with good ground clearance. Pleasing head and oval eye. Good front assembly, tight elbows just needs to settle in topline. Moved ok just a little close behind.  

2.       Farrington, Dollydash Defender Of Faith – brindle with a lovely harsh jacket, dark eye with correct dentation. Nice neck into well placed shoulders, tight elbows and nice feet. Unfortunately, he was a little hesitate today on the table. Just needs to muscle on hind quarters to remove rear movement.

Novice Dog 2.

1.       Jackson, Elderkine Special Brew – very balanced red with good jacket. Masculine head with good eye, and good expression. Correct shoulder placement with good front, ribbing carried well back with firm loin finished with a well angulated rear. Moved soundly in profile. Handler just needs to have a little more confidence.       

2.       Clayton-Smith, Cairparavel Hartnell – See previous notes from Yearling Dog.

Post Graduate Dog 3.

1.       Christie, Cloudside Valentino At Decalleigh – overall a balanced male with a good harsh jacket. Pleasing head, eye, and expression. Excellent shoulders with tight elbows, good bone, and feet. Good topline that was held in profile, and on the move, moved soundly, would just prefer a little more ribbing to complete the picture.

2.       Norman, Silvae State Secret – this male had a lot to admire however just didn’t move as well as confidently as no 1 today, and this cost him the class. Excellent head, eye, and correct mouth. Presented in good condition. Excellent ribbing right back, with a short loin into well angulated rear. Held topline both in profile and moving.

Limit Dog 10 – 4 absentees.

1.       Hunt, Weinacht Larch At Drakkina JW – Masculine head with a good eye. Lovely neck into good shoulders, ribbed back into strong loin. Good topline on stacked and in profile. Excellent front assembly, tight feet with a good underline. Moved soundly out and back.

2.       Akehurst, Boloria All Spice – another quality exhibit. Smaller in type than no 1, harsh jacket and presented in good condition. Good front assembly, shoulder placement with good rear angulation. Moved soundly.

Open Dog 3.

1.       Hutchings & Price, Collidach Percy Cute At Samalane –  RDCC notes say top quality exhibit. Red shown in excellent condition. Correct head, and eye with textbook front assembly.  Lovely neck into well placed shoulders with tight elbows. Excellent bone and feet, ribbed right back with short loin into well angulated hind quarters. Moved soundly. I am sure this boys title is not far away. 

2.       Maes-Jones & Bates, Derochaise Blue Danube – another quality exhibit and unfortunate to come up against no 1. Well-made throughout and everything in the correct place. Presented and handled in excellent condition. Just felt that I would like a little more animation when moving.

Champion Dog 2.

1.       Curruthers, Ch Aikton Alexander At Stanegate – top draw exhibit, excels in breed type. Perfect for size, compact, well-muscled and in great condition. Masculine head with excellent expression, and correct eyes. Textbook shoulders and perfect front. Ribbing goes right back to a firm loin with beautiful hind quarters. A picture standing with a level topline and certainly doesn’t disappoint on the move. Moves so soundly with perfect drive and balance. No hesitation in awarding this boy the DCC & BOB.

2.       Norman, Ch Silvae Klansman – 8 yr old male, presented in good condition. Pleasing head and eye, excellent neck into well placed shoulders, with good front. Moved soundly in profile. Seemed to be enjoying his day out.  Presented in excellent condition, would just prefer a slightly harsher coat.

Veteran Dog 2.

1.       Norman, Ch Silvae Klansman – BV Same previous note from Champion Dog.

2.       Smith, Salixan Eau Rouge – 7 yr old male, who appeared also to be enjoying his day out. Presented in good condition, good coat and pleasing head and eye. No 1 just scored on front and moved with more animation today.  

Special Beginners Dog or Bitch 4 – 2 absentees.

1.       Horne, Salixian Moroccan Mint- compact male, presented in good condition. Nice head and moved soundly in profile. Would prefer a slightly harsher coat to complete the picture.

2.       Sieminski, Wyldetarn Genesis -  15 mth old nice type, feminine head, decent neck into good shoulders. Adequate front, good topline in profile and moving. Just preferred the hind action of no 1 today. However, with more road work and age this should improve.

 

Minor Puppy Bitch 3 – 1 absentee.

1.       Moore & Downes Romanchi Night At The Opera – BPB & BP bitch presented in excellent condition. Feminine head, lovely eye with a flowing neck into well placed shoulder. Ribbed right back with short loin into well angulated quarters. Lovely front assembly with a harsh coat. Moved well for a youngster. One to watch for the future.

2.       Smith, Salixian Gracious Wing – again a nice youngster, just wasn’t as settled or cooperating today as well as No 1. Feminine head nice, good eye, and good front. Just needs time to mature and settle.

Puppy Bitch 2.

1.       Binks, Ut it Doarp Bonnie At Tannahill (Imp Nld) – I notice this puppy is an import. Lots to like, nice head, eye with flowing neck into well placed shoulders. Good ribbing, nice feet and good ground clearance. Harsh jacket presented in good condition, however today just felt she lacked animation when moving.

2.       May & Ball, Wyreview Olympia – larger in type then No 1. Feminine head, nice eye, good shoulders with a good front. Just not cooperating today with handler and was a little apprehensive. I am sure with time she will come good.

Junior Bitch 5 – 3 absentees.

1.       Curruthers, Stanegate Starlene –  BCC & BOS My notes say stunning another top drawer exhibit from the same kennel as my dog CC winner. Nothing at all exaggerated about this bitch. Feminine head, with good eye, flowing neck into well placed shoulder’s and a textbook front. Ribbed right back, with a short loin with well angulated quarters. Moved effortlessly out and back. Presented in excellent condition with correct coat. Was told this was her second CC, I am sure that all important 3rd will come soon.

2.       Jackson, Elderkine’s Bronte – unfortunately this lady wasn’t cooperating today so was a little hard to assess. I am sure with time and more ring craft this will come. However, had a feminine head with good expression. Nice neck and good front. Presented in good condition.

Yearling Bitch 3 – 2 absentees.

1.       Matthews, Sonham Twice As Nice – notes say nice type. Feminine head, good eye, and nice clean shoulders. Good front with nice tight elbows, good bone, and feet. Ribbing right back with a good underline. Moved out soundly.

Novice Bitch 5 – 4 absentees.

1.       Sieminski, Wyldetarn Genesis – Same comments apply as in special beginner’s class above.

Post Graduate Bitch 5.

1.     Hutchings, Collidach Raynee Day JW – another very pleasing exhibit present in excellent condition from this kennel. Excellent head piece, and good expression. Flowing neck into well placed shoulders. Correct ribbing, with short loin into strong hindquarters, that were evident on the move. Moved soundly out and back.

2.     Graham, Boloria Wild Spice JW – Another quality exhibit and alot of the same comments as No 1 apply also. Smaller in frame than No 1, however overall, very balanced. Just preferred the rear action on No 1 today.

Limit Bitch 12 – 7 absentees.

1.     Moore & Dean, Brontillow Canterbury Bell To Dierfiur – very pleasing exhibit, feminine head, with a good eye and expression. Flowing neck into well placed shoulders with tight elbows. Excellent topline moved stacked and on the move, and certainly didn’t disappoint on the move. Presented in good condition with a good coat.

2.     Stockdale, Derochaise Blue Velvet At Fenwires – once again a nice type, pleasing outline, good front with good shoulder placement. Ribbed right back with a short loin. Just preferred the outline on No 1 today. I am sure however these 2 could changes places.

Open Bitch 4 – 2 absentees.

1.     Hutchings, Ch Collidach Brook Ling ShCEx – this was one of my hardest classes of the day. Stunning red everything in the right place. Presented in excellent condition with a great jacket. Textbook front with a good underline, was well ribbed, with a short loin into powerful hind quarters. Moved out soundly and this is what gained her the class.

2.     Clayton-Smith, Cairparavel Kiss From A Rose JW – handled to perfection, slightly taller in type than No 1. Presented in excellent condition with a harsh jacket. Feminine head, pleasing eye, and excellent neck into well placed shoulders. Good topline both stacked and moving. Moves soundly was splitting hairs between these exhibits. Am sure they will change places many times.

Champion Bitch – 2.

1.     Howlett & Phillips, Ch Tendrow Makes The Right Turn JW – RBCC quality girl presented and handled in great condition. Feminine head, with good eye, flowing neck into well placed shoulders. Good front assembly, tight elbows with good bone and feet. Good ribbing with short loin, stacked lovely and did not disappoint on the move.

2.     Rowe, Boloria Nice’N Spicy JW – another exhibit with a good coat and well presented. Good head and neck with good shoulders. Good front with excellent topline that was held both stacked and on the move. Just preferred the front and shoulder placement of No 1 today.

Veteran Bitch – 3 – 1 absentee.

1.     Rowe, Ch Boloria’s Trick Or Treat JW VW – another quality exhibit presented and handled. Gave 100 per cent, lovely head, nice compact muscled body, well ribbed with short loin into good strong quarters. Moved out soundly and really seemed to be enjoying her day out.

2.     Hutchings, Tendrow I Am The One From Collidach JW – another quality veteran. Very balanced with a good outline, moved with purpose and drive. Another girl that was enjoying her day out.