LKA 2008

Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

Judge: Mr A Wight

Dog CC : 4290 ASHWELL Miss J S Siouxline Isaac JW Sh.CM Res Dog CC : 4349 MELBOURNE Mrs D Melriding Jerome Bitch CC : 4308 COXON Mrs L Ch Am & Can Ch Grandgables Tickle My Fancy Res Bitch CC : 4330 HUNT Mrs S & Mr J Carpaccio Royal Parade JW Best Puppy : 4383 SEATH Mrs S Sunsong Sea Mist Best Veteran : BEST OF BREED : 4308 COXON Mrs L Ch Am & Can Ch Grandgables Tickle My Fancy Class 641 MPD (14 Entries) Abs: 7 1st: 4331 HUTCHISON Mrs L Moongarm Midnight Diamond 2nd: 4364 PATERSON Mrs W Dapplecino Katen 3rd: 4324 HARTLEY Miss S Rajashree Don Juan at Lyrosh TAF Res: 4309 COXON Mrs L On The Double D'arisca VHC: 4289 ARGENT, Miss P & JOHNS Miss S Dacview Stirling Castle Class 642 PD (10 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 4379 SALISBURY Mrs G Barratini Aston Martin 2nd: 4348 MEAD Mrs G J Minimead Minisota 3rd: 4297 BURSEY Mrs M J Hartlake Rodley Blackjack Res: 4393 WILLIAMS Mrs R Cwmdarhian Mr Magoo VHC: 4332 HUTCHISON Mrs L Moongarm Who's The Daddy Class 643 JD (6 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 4304 CALLOW Mrs A Garthorne Top Gear 2nd: 4324 HARTLEY Miss S Rajashree Don Juan at Lyrosh TAF 3rd: 4388 SHUTT Mrs M Just Dreaming At Donnadoon Res: 4318 FOOT Mrs D M Exotic Choice VHC: Class 644 PGD (14 Entries) Abs: 4 1st: 4353 MILLER Mrs P & Mr W Tydurcwrt All's Quiet 2nd: 4354 MORTLOCK Mrs C Siouxline Magnus At Hertsmerry 3rd: 4322 HARTLEY Miss S Minimead Malachi At Lyrosh Res: 4396 WINCHURCH Mrs F M Brianolf Malachite VHC: 4316 FERGESON-BLAKELEY Mr N Barratini Dustin Class 645 LD (8 Entries) Abs: 3 1st: 4290 ASHWELL Miss J S Siouxline Isaac JW Sh.CM 2nd: 4349 MELBOURNE Mrs D Melriding Jerome 3rd: 4343 MACDONALD Miss L K & Mrs J C Bensarka The Midas Touch Res: 4366 PRITCHARD Mr D & Mrs H Hannamouse Dande-lion VHC: 4314 ENDERSBY Mr M & Mrs P Mowbray Music Man Class 646 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 4350 MELBOURNE Mrs D Melriding de Lafayette 2nd: 4307 CALLOW Miss A F Ch Garthorne Garcia 3rd: Res: VHC: Class 647 MPB (14 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 4344 MACDONALD Miss L K & Mrs J C Bensarka Sunrise 2nd: 4326 HOLLANDS Mrs C Jealroie Black Candle at Zarosa NAF TAF 3rd: 4361 OXLEY Mrs M. P Portalutr Ice Spy For Dinkidax Res: 4370 REED Mrs E A Deercroft Magic Star VHC: 4301 BUTLER Mrs A Lylaclily Summer Tempest Class 648 PB (8 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 4383 SEATH Mrs S Sunsong Sea Mist 2nd: 4298 BURSEY Mrs M J Hartlake Sweet Damson 3rd: 4351 MELBOURNE Mrs D Melriding Creole Lady Res: 4380 SALISBURY Mrs G Barratini Analisa VHC: 4329 HUGHES Mrs J M Cedax Sunny Serina for Julidachs Class 649 JB (11 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 4330 HUNT Mrs S & Mr J Carpaccio Royal Parade JW 2nd: 4352 MELBOURNE, Mrs D & HOLDSWORTH Mrs F Barratini Hubble Bubble At Melriding 3rd: 4376 ROBINSON Mrs E D'Arisca Barratini Bouquet Res: 4347 MEAD Mrs G J Minimead Miz Lucy Lou VHC: 4369 REED Mrs E A Deercroft Royal Romance Class 650 PGB (18 Entries) Abs: 4 1st: 4377 RUSSELL Mrs C Russteck Peatbog Fairy 2nd: 4395 WILLIAMS, Mr S J & ROSE Mr S Tythe Tempest 3rd: 4299 BURTON Mr & Mrs B N & V A Swingletrees Heaven Leigh Res: 4368 PUNTER Mrs M J P Jentiki Kendle Welcumen VHC: 4372 REEVE Mrs S E Zarosa Red Velvet Class 651 LB (11 Entries) Abs: 5 1st: 4306 CALLOW Miss A F Garthorne Lady Louisa TAF 2nd: 4323 HARTLEY Miss S Lyrosh Ebony Lady JW Sh.CM 3rd: 4362 PATERSON Mrs W Yasmin Firebabe Res: 4339 LASHBROOK Mrs P Little Miss Molly of Milfer VHC: 4338 LASHBROOK Mrs L Pyknikspring Mystick Topaz Class 652 OB (10 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 4308 COXON Mrs L Ch Am & Can Ch Grandgables Tickle My Fancy 2nd: 4292 BLACKBURN-BENNETT Mr & Mrs J Shardagang Illusion 3rd: 4305 CALLOW Miss A F Garthorne Gazania JW Res: 4367 PRITCHARD Mr D & Mrs H Hannamouse Bronte VHC: 4291 BARBER Mr P & Mrs P J Simply Red Ruby Of Rivergate

MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED

 My thanks for such a wonderful entry. I found the quality was very mixed and whilst there were some top quality exhibits I found too many with eyes like Rolls Royce headlamps which completely ruin the expression. Two other aspects which struck me were the number which cut up in rib immediately behind the elbow into an S shape, often accompanied by being short in ribcage length and having a much too long loin. No weight problems excepting for one & I think two with level rather than scissor bites and that was the negatives!! Temperaments were excellent as was the coat condition of virtually every exhibit.

SPD (14/7) Disappointing to have such a large absentee rate but possibly not helped by the major road accident on the motorway approaches to the NEC.1 Hutchison’s Moongara Midnight Diamond b/t with a lovely head length, barely discernable stop, really good eye shape and colour, perfect mouth with good sized teeth and used her ears well. Well developed forechest, level backline and well muscled hindquarters. Profile action shows balance. 2 Paterson’s Dapplecino Katen dapple built on harmonious lines, excellent shoulders and upper arm, decent sternum, lovely underline and ribs carry well back to a fairly short loin. Has enough bend of stifle and covers the ground well as she moves around the ring. Head could be a fraction longer and I would wish for a less full eye. 3 Hartley’s Rajashree Don Juan at Lyrosh.

PD (10) 1 Salisbury’s Barratini Aston Martin b/t with a top of the range name to live up to. Shows promise. Delightful in head, eyes and expression, long neck, good fore assembly and lovely tight feet. He was well muscled aft, is clean in shoulder and again his side action showed balance. 2 Mead’s Minimead Minisota red, a shade full in eye for me but no doubting his lovely shape and degree of style. He has a beautiful neck, his back is level, the croup well rounded and muscular and he has a good bend of stifle. Not so forward in body as the winner but he could finish well. 3 Bursey’s Hartlake Rodley Blackjack

JD (6/2) 1 Callow’s Garthorne Top Gear this kennel usually produces dogs which I like and this one is no exception. B/t with a good head with a strong foreface, good lipline and excellent ears. He has a lovely spring of rib, they carry well back and his underline is smooth. Very good balanced side action, just needs to firm up a little in front. 2 R. Don Juan at L. this red is not nearly so forward and art present he is a bit leggy and needing to drop into himself. I liked his head, clean, strong jaws, excellent mouth and he does score in eye and expression. His ribcage has enough spring behind the withers but at present he cuts up a bit sharply compared to Top Gear. Once settle in action he keeps his shape well.3 Shutt’s Just Dreaming at Donnadoon

PGD (14/4) A class of very mixed quality 1 Miller’s Tydurcwrt All’s Quiet this red had to win this on his overall appeal. Devoid of exaggeration his reach of neck, firm backline and smooth profile action ensured the red card. He has a nice head of some length and excellent ears. 2 Mortlock’s Siouxline Magnus at Hertsmerry b/t which could look better with improved handling. I felt he was fussed to much and as a result he would stand arching his spine in stance yet once on the move it flattened out and his appearance was vastly improved. Very good head shape, nice eyes, high set ears and in good coat. 3 Hartley’s Minimead Malachi at Lyrosh

LD (8/3) 1 & CC Ashwell’s Siouxline Isaac JW ShCM I see I gave his father the CC the last time I judged. Not a big fellow but all male, with bags of swank and style on the go around showing forward reach and powerful drive from his hocks. He is so well put together in construction, just enough neck and a firm backline with a smooth, clean underline. His head is well balanced the eyes a delight as they are so correct in shape, colour and size. Sound both ways and I felt a worthy winner of the CC, his second I believe. 2 & Res CC Melbourne’s Melriding Jerome I liked this handsome red dog a lot but just wish he would lose that slightly worried look he gives now and again. Lovely for size, substance and weight of bone, tight feet and his bodyshape in stance is flowing smoothly from his ears to his hocks. He has a lovely front assembly, good sternum and he was in sparkling coat. Like the winner he can use himself on the move and if he were only a little more outgoing, I’m sure his title would soon be achieved. 3 MacDonald’s Bensarka The Midas Touch

OD (3/1) 1 Melbourne’s Melriding de Lafayette I felt he had the best head balance, beautiful eyes with high set ears which he used non stop. Long well carried neck, level backline and very good hind angulation. A shade overdone in length of loin for me which told against him in the challenge. 2 Callow’s Ch Garthorne Garcia not the excellent bend of stifle of the winner, pleasing head, eye a little full for me, excels in forechest, layback in shoulder, well boned legs and tight feet. His backline is level, he is well muscled but could mjust drive a little more with hocks to complete the picture.

MPB (14/2) 1 MacDonald’s Bensarka Sunrise red baby of much promise. Lovely outline, delightful headpiece with the brightest of expressions, super reach of neck and very good angles both ends. Gives flashes of really good action and once settled should do well. 2 Holland’s Jealroie Black Candle at Zarosa this b/t is just 6 months but is a capricious charmer. Well ribbed, excellent neck and backline, well weighted bone and quite smooth in action. Pleasing head, good ears and lovely mouth. 3 Oxley’s Portalutr Ice Spy for Dinkidax

PB (8/1) 1 & BP Seaton’s Sunsong Sea Mist this b/t deserved her win here as she never put q foot wrong,. The truest front action of the puppies and in profile she is so purposeful and smooth striding with that eager, thrusting action. Lovely for size, good head for length and ear placement, lovely eyes and tried her heart out. Spanking condition. 2 Bursey’s Hartlake Sweet Dawson at first I thought she could be the winner as she is impressive when stacked. Smooth flowing outline, lovely long neck, firm backline and a really broad back end. I liked her head, the eyes and expression are good and she is well ribbed. At present needs to tighten in pastern as she is not quite as true as the winner when fore viewed. 3 Melbourne’s Melriding Creole Lady

JB (11/2) 1 & Res. CC Hunt’s Carpaccio Royal Parade JW I see is a daughter of Shopaholic, my BOB last time. I think this one will be even better. She is a most beautiful shape, strongly made with excellent ribcage, fairly compact loin, strong hindquarters which she uses so well as she circles the ring. Like her dam, her head is a lovely shape but for me Parade has the better eye shape. With a few more months of maturity she will unquestionably go on to her crown. 2 Melbourne & Holdsworth’s Barranti Hubble Bubble at Melriding another very promising youngster and unlucky to come up against Parade in such form. My notes say “another excellent example of the breed. “. Parade just showed that bit more flexibility in hock use as they went around the ring together, but they could and will change places. 3 Robinson’s D’Arsica Barratini Boquet

PGB (18/4) 1 Russell’s Russteck Peatbog Fairy sound moving b/t, delightful head eyes and expression, super reach of neck which enhances her outline, very good bend of stifle and acquitted herself so well on the move. 2 Williams & Rose’s Tythe Tempest I liked the overall quality of this red bitch. She has an air of quality, delightful headpiece, excellent sternum, enough layback in shoulder, well ribbed and muscled and in gleaming coat. Just a bit careless in front when fore viewed and her handler must learn to watch this. 3 Burton’s Swingletrees Heaven Leigh

LB (11/5) 1 Callow’s Garthorne Lady Louisa nice quality shaded red, so balanced in shape, enough neck, well ribbed, tail a bit high set, well coated and was the smoothest striding in side action. 2 Hartley’s Lyrosh Ebony Lady JW ShCM this b/t just cuts up too quickly in underline for me which is a pity as she does have a very good head, her eyes are dark and intelligent in expression and she uses her neck to best advantage. I felt she was a little lethargic on the move. 3 Paterson’s Yasmin Firebabe

OB (10/1) 1 CC & BOB Coxon’s Ch., Am. & Can Ch. Grandgables Tickle My Fancy mature brindle bitch with a beautiful headpiece, a neck like a swan the firmest of backlines above a really good ribcage and a quite superb front assembly. Her hindquarters are powerful and well muscled and although her underline could perhaps be tighter, she still moves out with a freedom and soundness which confirms her good construction. I see she is in her 6th year but well deserves her many successes though there are several young pretenders now in the wings. 2 Blackburn-bennett’s Shardagang Illusion proved a disappointment as at first glance she was my winner. She oozes sheer class in stance, so shapely and elegant, the cleanest of outlines, wonderful construction and one of the best heads of the day. The loudspeakers or something upset her and on the move she never really settled and was over reaching and looking somewhat anxious which threw the advantage to Fancy. A pity as she has a rare look of class. 3Callow’s Garthorne Gazania JW

Albert Wight