East of England Championship Show 2013

Dachshund (Smooth Haired)

PGD(3, 1) 1 Seago &Gibbard's Amlida Dramatiker. Red of quality with classic head of pleasing proportions and scoring in eye shape and colour, super length of neck running into smooth, well placed shoulders, prominent breastbone, correct bone and tight feet, nicely angulated, muscular and shapely quarters, retains lovely outline on the move and covers the ground easily and effortlessly. 2 Riseborough's Matzell Man About Thehouse. Another very pleasing hound, close up to winner in all respects and with much to admire. Liked his head proportions and dark, well shaped eye, good neck and correct shoulders, pleasing front, keel and ribbing, did not disappoint on the move.

LD(2) Splitting hairs between these two! 1 Ellis' Tealby Red Between The Lines. Res BD. Red dog of quality throughout, with excellent head properties. Liked his eye and expression, good length of neck and correct shoulders, excellent forechest, correct in keel and ribbing, nice topline and underline, tight feet and good bone, well angulated muscular quarters, looked a picture both standing and moving. 2 Starkey's Carpaccio Jasper From Hamoura. B/tan, with much to admire and close up to first in all respects. Beautiful, well shaped masculine head, strong neck leading into very good shoulders, sufficient in keel, hind angulation is pleasing, moved out with confidence in harmony with handler and not overdone in any way.

OD(1) 1 Hunt's Ch Cwmdarhian Hogan's Hero At Carpaccio JW. BD. Worthy champion who is an excellent ambassador for the breed. Admired his many qualities in abundance and not surprised he has pleased many during his show career, beautifully proportioned masculine head and superb expression, best of fronts, super reach of neck, well ribbed up, excellent depth and well angulated rear quarters, moved out so confidently, in absolute harmony with handler, keeping his topline and presenting a super outline from all angles. A joy to watch as he commanded the ring!

JB(1) 1 Hunt's Carpaccio Cognac Diamond. BB and BOB. Standing alone, but so very worthy of her place, this fabulous chocolate has quality in abundance all through and is an excellent example of the breed. Loved her beautifully proportioned head, super eye colour and shape and well set ears, long, muscular neck, superb angles and prominent breastbone, correct amount of bone and tightly knit feet, enough substance yet retains her femininity, super ribbing and excellent height to length ratio, good topline which she retained on the move, took command of the ring, excelling in both reach and drive and could not be denied top honours. Just fabulous! BOB.

PGB(2) 1 Riseborough's Matzell Maid Specially. RBB. B/tan, mature bitch of 3 yrs with much to like and worthy of her place. I liked her head, eye and expression, clean neck, running smoothly into good shoulders, plenty of well developed forechest, well sprung ribs and pleasing topline and underline, well developed muscular quarters, used well to drive effortlessly round the ring. Awarded Res BB.

LB(3) 1 Hunt's Carpaccio Black Pearl. Mature b/tan, presented in gleaming condition and with much to admire, very eyecatching. I liked her beautiful head of super proportions and with feminine outlook, she has a well developed and well muscled body and presents a pleasing outline, good topline and underline, broad and muscular quarters, used the ring to good advantage. 2 Seago &Gibbard's Amlida Evora. Another typy and pretty bitch, presenting a pleasing picture and with breed character in abundance, houndy yet feminine head, held on strong, long neck, prominent forechest, good ribbing and strong quarters, moved purposefully but not quite the drive of winner.

Mrs Pamela Mottershaw