Miniature Dachshund Club 2004 - Miniature Long Haired

BEST OF BREED : WHITFIELD-ROBERTS Ch Dandydayo Kiss the Girl & Best in Show
Dog CC : HALL Cliffmere Woodman
Res Dog CC : POOLE Findowrie The Fusileer

Best Puppy Dog : WOODVINE-SHONE Hanishan Ice Fox
Bitch CC : WHITFIELD-ROBERTS Ch Dandydayo Kiss the Girl
Res Bitch CC : WOODVINE-SHONE Hanishan Shot in the Dark

Best Puppy Bitch : NORRIS Criscan Que Paso
Best Puppy : NORRIS Criscan Que Paso
Best Veteran : PAIN Galrhia Full of Beans at Ravensbeech

Veteran Dog (1)
1st: BROAD Ch Neertanauf Sea Magic JW ShCM

Minor Puppy Dog (5,1)
1st: WOODVINE-SHONE Hanishan Ice Fox
2nd: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Newtown Ellis

Res: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Great Gareth

Puppy Dog (4,1)
1st: STEVENS Dolyharp Amadeus at Sidburyhill
2nd: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Newtown Ellis

3rd: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Great Gareth

Junior Dog (5,1)
1st: PHILLIPS Summerview Hello Hugo JW
2nd: COX Dolyharp Fidelio JW

Yearling Dog (4,1)
1st: MITCHELL Ch Bronia Maverick
2nd: MAYSON & NICHOLS Charpurdy's The Viscount

3rd: Salan Red Horses FCI

Post Graduate Dog (4)
1st: BROAD Bronia Wolfgang Puck
2nd: PHILLIPS Pettigans Bring Me Sunshine

Res: PITFIELD Follyfield Fortissimo

Limit Dog (6)
1st: POOLE Findowrie The Fusileer
2nd: MCSORLEY Barlaine Midnight Charmer
3rd: DRADY Tolberg Black Adder at Indiko
Res: LATHAM-JACKSON Hanishan Neapolitan Urishay
VHC: CROW Drymoor Friars Luxury among Martinks

Open Dog (8,2)
1st: HALL Cliffmere Woodman
2nd: WOODVINE-SHONE Ch Hanishan Fire Cracker
3rd: MEE Barlaine Just William
Res: POOLE Findowrie Mister McKye

VHC: Salan Red Horses FCI

Veteran Bitch (2,1)
1st: PAIN Galrhia Full of Beans at Ravensbeech

Minor Puppy Bitch (7)
1st: NORRIS Criscan Que Paso
2nd: DALTON Zilcan Viva La Vida at Llansansior
3rd: LATHAM-JACKSON Urishay Nell Gwyn
Res: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Kindest Kate
VHC: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Calm Caroline

Puppy Bitch (8,1)
1st: BROWN Devoncream Mystique Jewel
2nd: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Kindest Kate
3rd: GUNTER Darwindax Bobby Jean of WelingtonWay
Res: CLARKE Hilmar Bilberry Breeze
VHC: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Calm Caroline

Junior Bitch (6)
1st: SMALL Kenzduo Monday Mojito at Devondax
2nd: DALTON Zilcan Creme Caramel at Llansansior
3rd: PAIN Tolberg Here's to the Future with Ravensbeech
Res: PHILLIPS Fallingwater Faberge
VHC: Yumares Zenas Magic

Yearling Bitch (5,1)
1st: WOODVINE-SHONE Hanishan Shot in the Dark
2nd: MITCHELL Bronia Chaka Khan

Res: CLARKE Hilmar Bee Ava

Post Graduate Bitch (2)
1st: TAVERNER Brackenfire My Honey Bee
2nd: May Custard and Jelly

Limit Bitch (8,1)
1st: POOLE Findowrie Jessica Rose
2nd: COX Cheritondax Chardonnay JW
3rd: MCSORLEY Barlaine Golden Honey
Res: BROWN Devoncream Ice Mimosa

VHC: PHILLIPS Fallingwater First Love

Open Bitch (8)
1st: WHITFIELD-ROBERTS Ch Dandydayo Kiss the Girl
2nd: WOODVINE-SHONE Hanishan Stracciatella
3rd: DRADY Tolberg Cream Surprise at Indiko
Res: MEE Barlaine's Razzle Dazzle
VHC:MASON Crownlake's Queen Bee JW

The last time I judged this variety was in 2017 when my main concerns were narrow fronts, lack of pro-sternum and spring and length of rib, short upper arm’s and this fault I found mainly in the males. I stressed how important it was for these faults to be addressed.

Unfortunately, this time I am truly sorry to say that I found the whole experience heart-breaking as things have become worse, especially when I reflect on some of the beautiful specimens that we have had in this variety in the past. I found perhaps a maximum of only eight exhibits with the correct dachshund front, shoulders and ribbing. Added to this the discrepancy in weight is a real concern. Four exhibits were far too big (exceeding 7kg), but at the same time, there is the issue of the average weight of the bitches hovering between 3-3.5kg and therefore lacking in bone and substance. I ask myself, surely exhibitors are not going to consider breeding from these petite little bitches? If so, there are going to be some wealthy vets around in years to come. I address this issue particularly to the newcomers in the breed that have bred from imported stock. Are you aware that under FCI regulations there are no weight restrictions and therefore these pretty little girls could produce standards if there is cross-sizing in the imported bloodlines? The total lack of bone and substance is a real concern, also feet leave a lot to be desired with many having flat feet with long toes and down in pastern, some even splaying their toes.

Mouths, at the moment, are passable, however there are several with weak narrow underjaws which in due course could cause lack of teeth and overcrowding. I strongly recommend that all newcomers to breed ask for help from the more experience’s exhibitors, listen and take on board recommendations, which I am sure they will be happy to support.

I was delighted with my principal winners which were of excellent quality and true breed type.

Veteran Dog (1) 1st: BROAD Ch Neertanauf Sea Magic JW ShCM, 14 years old, beautifully presented in excellent condition, a real credit to his owner/ handler. Sound to go over keeps a lovely outline and can still moves with a spring in his step.

Minor Puppy Dog (5,1) 1st: WOODVINE-SHONE Hanishan Ice Fox beautiful type and head, at the moment lacking a little in forechest, good length and spring of ribbing. Well-coupled loin, well angulated and moved soundly. 2nd: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Newtown Ellis shaded red, lovely type, stunning head, very immature and needs some ring training shows promise. 3rd: Hanishan Firery Fox

Puppy Dog (4,1) 1st: STEVENS Dolyharp Amadeus at Sidburyhill black and tan outstanding head, good reach of neck, lovely topline, could do with more length of rib which has got time to come, moved true coming and going just needs maturity.2nd: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Newtown Ellis3rd: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Great Gareth

Junior Dog (5,1) 1st: PHILLIPS Summerview Hello Hugo JW black and tan gorgeous outline. Won this class on overall finish, put down to perfection. This boy requires maturity as would like a little more heart room through the ribbing, and a more filled out front. 2nd: COX Dolyharp Fidelio JW still very much the adolescent, well balanced, pleasing to go over, just needs maturity. 3rd: Johnny Thor at Daxiemoors

Yearling Dog (4,1) 1st: MITCHELL Ch Bronia Maverick cream dog, beautiful head, good reach of neck, excellent front and shoulder placement, good length and spring of ribbing, well coupled loin, would just like more turn of stifle. Could do with being more outgoing in temperament. 2nd: MAYSON & NICHOLS Charpurdy's The Viscount shaded red, beautiful outline when free standing, touch on the lean side would like more body on him, moves true,3rd: Salan Red Horses FCI

Post Graduate Dog (4) 1st: BROAD Bronia Wolfgang Puck, red nice to go over, extremely sound good body condition and well presented, moves well, could just do with more confidence when being handled on the table. Touch round in eye. 2nd: PHILLIPS Pettigans Bring Me Sunshine clear red, beautiful outline, feet need attention, touch too low to ground, good shoulder and quarters, beautiful rear angulation. 3rd: MAYSON & NICHOLS Charpurdy's The Baron

Limit Dog (6) 1st: POOLE Findowrie The Fusileer black and tan, beautiful head, good reach of neck, good front and shoulder placement, good length of ribbing, would prefer more roundness to the rib cage. Super hindquarters which he uses to the full, keeps a lovely outline on the move RCC.

2nd: MCSORLEY Barlaine Midnight Charmer totally different type to the class winner, would prefer more bone and a touch more masculinity, correctly made front and rear, beautiful outline on the move just lacks confidence. 3rd: DRADY Tolberg Black Adder at Indiko

Open Dog (8,2) 1st: HALL Cliffmere Woodman, red pleasing masculine head, good clean neck flowing into correct shoulders with tight fitting elbows, neat well balanced hind-quarters which he uses to the full, looks as though he cuts up a little on the move but to go over it is purely a case that he could do with a little more feathering on his tummy. Presented and handled in excellent condition, covering the ground well, delighted to award him his 3rd CC, congratulations. 2nd: WOODVINE-SHONE Ch Hanishan Fire Cracker gorgeous shaded red of beautiful type would like a touch more bone and a touch more body 3rd: MEE Barlaine Just William

Veteran Bitch (2,1)

1st: PAIN Galrhia Full of Beans at Ravensbeech, Silver dapple bitch, I thought she was absolutely gorgeous, not seen her before, pity she was not campaigned when she was younger, am sure she would have gained her crown, was delighted to give her BVIB and was delighted to see her go RBVIS

Minor Puppy Bitch (7) 1st: NORRIS Criscan Que Paso, red what a gorgeous baby, superb bone and feet, good front and shoulder placement, good length and spring of rib, well angled hind quarters, need to get her act together and she could go straight to the top. BPIB 2nd: DALTON Zilcan Viva La Vida at Llansansior, red beautiful head could do with more strength of underjaw, sufficient neck, shoulder angles are correct, good ribbing, balanced hind quarters needs to tighten up on the move 3rd: Urishay Nell Gwyn

Puppy Bitch (8,1) 1st: BROWN Devoncream Mystique Jewel, cream very pretty bitch with a beautiful head, clean reach of neck, good front and shoulder, good length of ribbing, lovely bone and feet, balanced hind quarters and covers the ground well. 2nd: WALKER & WILTSHIRE Littelibbs Kindest Kate 4th in minor puppy, black and cream, nice bone and feet, holds a good topline on the move. 3rd: GUNTER Darwindax Bobby Jean of WelingtonWay

Junior Bitch (6) 1st: SMALL Kenzduo Monday Mojito at Devondax red, pleasant head good reach of neck the best of shoulders in the class with nice tight-fitting elbows, good length of upper arm, extremely well ribbed, moves true, good bone and feet, shes proud of her tail which spoils the overall picture on the move. 2nd: DALTON Zilcan Creme Caramel at Llansansior gorgeous head, good dentition, nice clean neck, not as good in shoulder as the class winner but good length and spring of rib, well balanced hind quarters, presented in tip top condition.3rd: PAIN Tolberg Here's to the Future with Ravensbeech

Yearling Bitch (5,1) 1st: WOODVINE-SHONE Hanishan Shot in the Dark black and tan, stunning head super mouth. Good front, nice clean shoulders, sufficient ribbing, balanced hind quarters, keeps a gorgeous outline and topline on the move RCC. 2nd: MITCHELL Bronia Chaka Khan cream, lovely head, super neck and shoulder, good ribbing, lovely to go over but a little erratic in hind movement.

3rd: Tropicana Petal at Daxiemoors

Post Graduate Bitch (2)

1st:TAVENER Brackenfire My Honey Bee, a black and tan, sound to go over, free stands better and stacked, can roach her topline when moved at the wrong place, but is correctly made.2nd: MAY Custard and Jelly shaded cream, beautiful head, super fore chest, needs more body, rather on the lean side.

Limit Bitch (8,1) 1st: POOLE Findowrie Jessica Rose cream rather plain in head could do with more length in foreface, absolutely spot on behind the head which won her the class, beautiful to go over and moves extremely sound. 2nd: COX Cheritondax Chardonnay JW sound bitch, nice and balanced, not the quarters of the class winner, a close decision, could do with better pigment. 3rd: MCSORLEY Barlaine Golden Honey

Open Bitch 1st: WHITFIELD-ROBERTS Ch Dandydayo Kiss the Girl, oh boy, she’s a cracker, there is nothing I would like to change about this bitch, she is absolutely beautiful, beautifully presented and so sound to go over moves like a dream CC, BOB, BIS. 2nd: WOODVINE-SHONE Hanishan Stracciatella black and tan a quality bitch of consistent type from this kennel, extremely sound, not the maturity of the class winner. 3rd: DRADY Tolberg Cream Surprise at Indiko

MINIATURE DACHSHUND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2024

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE LONG-HAIRED)

Judge: Ruth Lockett-Walters (Ralines)