Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show 2014

Dachshund (Long Haired)

Some good quality dogs here today. Making my appointment, enjoyable and interesting.

PD 1 Metcalfe-Bilgin's Metadale Moment Of Glory. Red sable who has good qualities and balance, pleasing expression, moved very well. 2 Paskin's Bronia Mr Tod At Kindeace. Larger framed dog all over, who will take more time to fill out and mature, good outline but moving close behind today.

JD 1 McNaughton's Cedavoch Under A Spell. Red with a very majestic stance, proud and arrogant, good head and expression, long arched neck, clean, smooth outline, moved very well.

PGD 1 Metcalfe-Bilgin's Metadale Maluda. Quality male, good head and the darkest of eyes, arched neck, sound, firm topline, neat feet, low set hocks, moved well but at times just lacked real enthusiasm. 2 Lindsay's Bronia Plutus. This red sable had a good smooth free flowing outline, great expression, moved wide in front at times, firm, well muscled dog in great condition. 3 Cook &Rhodes' Bournder Regency Malachite.

LD 1 Hutton's River Rumpus Through Dachalune. Black and tan, good head and strength to muzzle, correct shoulders, prominent sternum, good firm ribbing, well muscled quarters which made his movement strong and powerful. 2 Cook &Rhodes' Abydachs Rides The Storm To Bournder. Red sable, not quite the overall balance of above, but still a well constructed dog with a most pleasing head, topline, not the power in rear of above, well conditioned and handled. 3 Bedford's Africandawns Larrys Legacy Of Dinkiduolor.

OD 1 Mitchell's Ch Bronia Mr Pepys. This to me is a classic typey dog, full of quality, great outline, gleaming condition and in full show coat, his free flowing smooth movement and style gave him the CC and BOB. 2 Boyle's Ch Zarcrest Hugo Boss. Res CC. A bigger rangier male with a good outline liked his conformation with good balance, not the forward reach in movement of above today. Strong rear, shown in excellent condition. 3 Hutton's Rolo Rascal Over Dachalune ShCM.

PB 1 Mitchell's Bronia Miss Moppet. This arrogant baby knows she is great, full of confidence both stacked and so free on the move with real attitude, nothing to change on this one, just maturity. Considered her closely for the top award, but her baby attitude showed up. BP. Should easily gain her title. 2 Metcalfe-Bilgin's Metadale Moment Of Pleasure. A quality young bitch who has good quality, not quite the smooth flow outline of above, good bone and substance, strength of rib, level topline, moved well. 3 Paskin's Kindeace Rita Ora.

  JB1 McNaughton's Cedavoch Kismet. This very dark red is captivating with her arrogance and charisma, superb expression, long neck, great shoulder angulation, firm topline, strong rear, moved with drive and purpose, in the best of condition, another one that should be made into a champion. Today, although still young, deserved the Res CC.

PGB1 Cook &Rhodes' Bournder Ruby Empress. Red who is very feminine, good balance to headpiece and dark eye, pleasing shoulder and upperarm, firm body, well handled, moved soundly but lacked a bit of verve about her.

LB1 Dunbar &McNaughton's Bronia Velveteen. Black and tan of good overall shape and balance, she just lacked any enthusiasm on the move, although was sound, her owner did her best to liven her up. 2 Metcalfe-Bilgin's Metadale Manane. Gold who is a good size and shape. Today with too much weight, made her stuffy in neck, moved well, kept flying her tail.

OB 1 McFaul's Ir Ch Dachville Classical Blend. Black and tan. This very sound balanced bitch is one of these dogs that just gets better the more you look at her. Classic clean outline, good flow and smoothness over the shoulders and neck, sound front, good ribbing, firm loin, she moves effortlessly with good length of stride, shown in tip top condition and so well handled. Pleased to award her the CC and delighted to be told this was her third. So wears her champion crown. Congratulations. 2 Harris &Winchurch's Zarcrest Devil Wears Prada. Another black and tan who stacks well making a good shape and outline, good feet, depth of brisket, firm loin, good tail set, moved well but lacked the drive and power of above, shown in good coat and condition.

K. D. Sinclair