Lancashire and Cheshire Dachshund  2005

Judge: Clare Bethel

LONG HAIRED

 PD (3) 1 Oxley’s Owlery Valentine, B&T an exciting youngster, oozed elegance and style. Lovely masculine head correct almond shaped eyes. Lovely reach of neck flowing into correctly laid shoulders. Correct oval front with gd depth of keel, well sprung ribbing carried well back kept lovely outline on the move, gd strong hindquarters with extension and drive showing his back pads.. Will no doubt have successful future? BPD BPIB. 2 Jordan’s Swansford Gryffindor at Rodima, red dog, strong head and nice shaped eyes, Gd reach of neck, slightly straight in shoulders, full front, and lost topline on the move. Needed more let down onto hindquarters. Moved well. 3 Hutton’s Bronia Baldemar. J (1) 1 Mitchell’s Dacquoise Sebastian Sooty, shaded red a little on the big side, strong head, nice shaped eyes, lovely reach of neck, I’d like better front, gd ribbing, and needs more in the hindquarters, lost his topline on the move. Showed well. PG (4-1) 1 Chapman’s Melminds Mastercopy, B&T nice to go over, preferred hind movement on 1st to 2nd. Gd head and nice shaped eyes, Gd reach of neck into reasonable shoulder lay, ribbing carried back, kept topline on the move. Gd hindquarters. 2 Oxley’s Owlery Majestic red dog, again nice dog to go over, similar remarks than of first just needed the hind angulations, as lost topline on the move. 3 Brearley’s Darkfell Saracen of Xanadax. L (2) 1 Geesons Abydachs Oh What a Night, 20mth old the correct size and dream to go over, full of quality lovely masculine head correct shaped eyes, lovely reach of neck flowing into correctly laid shoulders, well sprung ribbing carried back, lovely angulated hind quarters. Moved with drive and extension showing his pads. Pleasure to go over. BD RBOB. Wasn’t suited to the floor. Pushed hard for BOB. 2 Arnold’s Kireton Silver Shannon of Doral. Silver dapple didn’t want to move today, a bit on the heavy side than I’d like, nice head and eyes, Gd reach of neck, I’d like better shoulder lay and less weight as he looked loaded on the front construction area. Gd length of ribbing carried well back, if had more in hind angulations would have had level topline, lost topline on the move. O (2-1) 1 Mitchell’s Ch Bronia Monte Cristo. Shaded red, quality dog to go over, lovely masculine head, correct shaped eyes, lovely reach of neck, full oval front, slightly straight in upper arm, gd depth of keel, ribbing carried back, kept lovely outline, gd strong hind quarters. Moved with drive. RBD. PB (5-1) 1 Oxley’s Owlery Hedi Lamar. B&T litter sister to puppy dog winner. Again another nice quality dog from this kennel. Lovely feminine head, correct shaped eyes, lovely reach of neck flowing into correct laid shoulders. Still to finish developing in her front, well sprung ribbing carried back kept lovely outline on the move, gd angulated strong hindquarters. BPB RBPIB. 2 Chapman’s Melminds Mona Lisa. Red bitch, not quite in full coat as 1st, nice head, and dark eyes, I’d like more reach of neck, still needs to settle, and tighten, immature to 1st, I’d like more turn of stifle in hind quarters, lost topline on the move. 3 Paskin’s Metadale Maid in Manhattan at Kindeace. PG (4-2) 1 Plevin’s Saucy Sarah at Rodima. B&T nice head and eyes, reach of neck, reasonable shoulder lay, ribbing carried well back, I’d like her to have more rounded hind quarters, moved well. 2 Paskin’s Africandawns Night Russet at Kindeace. Shaded red of smaller frame, nice head I’d like more depth to muzzle, dark eyes, lovely reach of neck, gd shoulders, cut away at keel and I’d like more length in ribbing, needs to carry more weight, straight in hind quarters, but enjoyed her day out. L (2) 1 Geeson’s Abydachs Dare to Dream. B&T lighter frame, nice head and eyes, lovely reach of neck, gd shoulders, I’d like more of her front as when coming towards you looked narrow, ribbing carried back, kept topline on the move, gd hind quarters. 2 Mitchell’s Dacquoise Double Charm. Shaded red, nice head and eyes, lovely reach of neck, I’d like better laid shoulders, ribbing carried well back, lost topline on the move, lacked in hind angulations needed more turn of stifle. Enjoyed her day out and showed well. O (3-1) 1 Mitchell’s Ch Bronia Marionette B&T very nice quality bitch I have admired from ringside at many shows. Lovely head and eyes, lovely reach of neck, correct shoulder lay, gd full oval front, ribbing carried back, gd hind angulations, kept clean outline on the move, using her hind quarters extended well. BB BOB nice to see her get RBIS. 2 Robert’s Ch Swansford Vivadora another quality bitch that I’ve admired from ringside, today lost it slightly on the move, lovely head and dark eyes, lovely reach of neck flowing into correct laid shoulders, depth of keel ribbing carried back, gd hind quarters, kept sinking into herself and didn’t drive like I’ve seen in the past. Still worthy of RBB. A.V. V stds:(5-2) 1 Turners CH Marictur Marnie. B&T 9yr old smooth, one I’ve always admired, still every inch a show girl in Gd hard condition. Enjoying her moment in the ring, lovely head and eyes, gd reach of neck, gd shoulder lay, ribbing carried well back, gd sound hindquarters and movement. Best Veteran. 2 Jordan & Nightingale’s Danward Sullivan at Rodima long, not as stylish as winner but still nice to go over, moved round the ring with attitude. 3 Brearley’s Rebel Renegade of Xanadax long again enjoyed the day, all three enjoyed the sausages, and steward nearly lost his fingers! Nan Jones Memorial Stakes (11-5) 1 Geeson’s Abydachs Dare to Dream. 2 Watkins’s Bidornis Pinball Wizard cream mini long, nice little mover, similar remarks to 1st, kept topline on the move, nice head and dark eyes, gd reach of neck, I’d like better front looked narrow coming towards you, gd length of ribbing, gd hind quarters. 3 Hutton’s Owlery Majestic. Standard long.

Miss C Bethel