Dachshunds (Min Smooth Ha Judge/s:Miss S A Elkington

Dog CC : WILLIAMS' CWMDARHIAN BENJAMIN BUTTON
Res Dog CC: KENT'S BARRATINI JEEVES AT LOKMADI JW
Bitch CC: COXOM'S ROSE DARQUE AT D'ARISCA
Res Bitch CC: BLACKBURN & BLACKBUR'S STARGANG LOTUS ELITE
Best Puppy: WILLIAMS' CWMDARHIAN BENJAMIN BUTTON
BEST OF BREED: COXOM'S ROSE DARQUE AT D'ARISCA
 

MINIATURE SMOOTH

It is a while since I last judged Miniature Smooths, and in general, I have to say I was quite disappointed in the quality of many of the exhibits, especially the males, movement in a large proportion is very poor, tummy tapping hind action or pinning in front was very common and something that should be discouraged in a hound breed. Dogs that looked good standing totally lost it on the move, underlines need to be watched, as many had ribs that finished virtually under their arms, also wrinkle seems to be creeping back in, which, at one time was very much a problem in the breed, and I hope its not becoming so again. On the plus side, shoulders and hind angulation seem to be a lot better, and temperaments were good. Presentation in most cases was excellent with a few exceptions. Some of my placings may have surprised a few, but I judge as I see on the day. I thank the exhibitors for the entry they gave me. I was very pleased with my main winners.

PD(6) 1 Williams’ Cwmdarhian Billy The Kid. The first of some quality exhibits from this kennel. Red baby of lovely type, excellent head, neck and shoulder placement, true little mover both front and back, should have a bright future. 2 Orton’s Cagebrooke Thyme To Go To Scalamo. Another pleasing red boy who has time on his side, didn’t quite match the movement of winner today. 3 Muggleton’s Mosiarto Mister Big.

JD(3) 1 Williams’ Cwmdarhian Benjamin Button. I loved this 6 month old boy, brother to puppy winner, for me he shouts out quality all in a neat little package, from his lovely head, neat shoulders, excellent top and underline, lovely angulated quarters, top this off with movement that is true front and back and you have a complete picture. I was aware that he is only a baby and I thought long and hard about my decision, but for me he stands out for type, yes he has some maturing to do, but this is not a fault so therefore I was delighted to award him. CC and BP. I hope he is given the chance to go further which he and his owner deserve to do. CC, BP. 2 Shelton’s Barisse Makes It Magic. Another quality young man, just a little narrow in front for me.

PGD(4) 1 Burley’s Minimead Mr Noitall By Siouxline. Black and tan boy with good proportions, pleasing head, neck and shoulders, fair mover, would just prefer a slightly longer underline, nevertheless a quality exhibit. 2 Burton’s Swingletrees Ready-Teddy-Go. Red lad who is neat to go over but didn’t quite have the overall balance of winner. 3 Settle’s Siouxline Christopher Robin.

LD(3) 1 Kent’s Barratini Jeeves At Lokmadi JW. Black and tan, happy little chap. I loved his type, he has a touch of quality about him, lovely balanced outline, excellent top and underline, good length of neck into well angulated shoulders, moved true front and back. Res CC. 2 Shelton’s Barisse High Endeavour. Red who scored well in most departments, but lost out on shoulder placement. 3 Winchurches Brianolf Malachite.

OD(4) 1 Callow’s Ch Garthorne Top Gear JW. Black and tan boy who looks appealing, has many virtues to admire, including lovely head, neck and shoulder angles, fair top and underline, true in front movement but today not so good behind, he tended to be tummy tapping.

PB(16) 1 Coxon’s D’Arisca Sybilla. Red young lady who is quite a character. I loved her from every angle, lovely head, excellent reach of neck into cracking shoulders, good top and underline, reaching far back. Top this off with perfectly true movement and you have a cracking little lady who I predict will go far. 2 Callow’s Garthorne Miss Dynamite. Black and tan who just needs to gain a little confidence and then she could trouble the best, correct head, well arched neck, good topline kept well on the move, which was true front and back. 3 Kent’s Toniajavae Indian Passion At Lokmadi.

JB(8) 1 Williams’ Cwmdarhian Miss Lucy Lou. Same way bred as my DCC winner, and what a success this has been, she stood out in this class for her type and soundness, lovely head and eye, excellent lay of shoulder, good topline, super underline reaching well back, covered the ground well with her true movement. 2 Kent’s Toniajavae Indian Passion At Lokmadi. Black and tan. Third in puppy, quality baby who needs to mature to see her full potential. 3 Callow’s Garthorne Galicia.

PGB(10) 1 Twyman’s Stargang Porsche. Lovely black and tan who excelled in breed type, she is very neat all through, her crowning glory is her movement, which was totally free and true. To be critical, I would prefer a slightly better head and eye, but a quality lady. 2 Muggleton’s Mosiarto Beautiful Belle. Pushed first very hard for she had the better head, but in the end it came down to movement, and for me, she was slightly narrow in front. 3 Hughes’ Minimeadmaid To Love For Julidachs.

LB(6) 1 Coxon’s Rose Darque At D’Arisca. I absolutely loved her, thought she was stunning and stood away, lovely head and eye, well laid angulated shoulders, correct top and underline, excellent ribbing, neat feet, hammy quarters which she used to her advantage to move freely and perfectly true both front and back, top this with a lovely little character and you have a complete Dachshund package in miniature. I was delighted to award her her second CC and BOB. Her third must be just round the corner. 2 Melbourne &Holdsworth’s Barratini Hubble Bubble At Melriding JW. Quality exhibit with many virtues to see. Was unlucky to meet first today. 3 Hartley’s Lyrosh Lady JW ShCM.

OB(4) 1 Blackburn &Blackburn-Bennett’s Stargang Lotus Elite. Lovely brindle. Lady who really impressed me for her complete soundness, she has a lovely head and eye, correct shoulder placement, well arched neck, good top and underline with correct ribbing, nice tight feet, good movement both ways, she was just beaten for the CC by the limit winner whom I just preferred the elegance of, nevertheless she has 2 CCs and her third will not be far away. Res CC. 2 Coxon’s Ch D’Arisca Golden Delicious. A very neat lady whom it is not difficult to see why she has won so much, today though she had to give way to the younger ladies. 3 Melbourne &Holdsworth’s Can Ch Grandgablesms Chatannagato To Melriding.

Sally Ann Elkington