Lancashire & Cheshire Dachshund Club 2011

BEST IN SHOW

Championship  show: I was delighted to award BIS to Johnson's Mini Long Haired, Charpurdy  Just Iss, out of a very strong line up. This b/t bitch caught my eye  on entering the ring and I was not  disappointed when I went over her. Everything in the right place, loved her  head and eye, she is elegance personified when she moved around the ring, which  she did with drive and enthusiasm. I understand she gained her title on the day  - well deserved. Res BIS was Coxon's D'Arisca Low and Behold. Impressive 21  month old B/T Mini Smoothhaired dog. Balanced throughout and not overdone in  any way. Good bone and angulation, great ring presence and moved with ease,  keeping his silhouette at all times. Handled to perfection. BPIS was the  Standard LH Mitchell's Bronia Absolute. Superbly constructed 11 month old SR  dog, put down in top condition. Conical head, good reach of neck leading to  well placed shoulders. Prominent forechest and good hind angulation. Well off  for bone. lovely tight feet and coat in full bloom. Strode around the ring  showing himself to best advantage. I understand he already has 2 CCs, one to  watch. Res BPIS was the Standard SH, Hunt's Cwmdarhian Hogan's Hero at  Carpaccio. Stylish 11 month b/t, balanced head and a well arched neck,  prominent thorax and neat underline. Well angulated fore and aft. Never  faltered on the move.
    Pat Atkins