Thought this a good entry for this part of the UK. Overall very happy with the quality. Most had decent ground clearance. Muscling and conditioning was very good.
Veteran Dog (1)
1st: 3160 ROBERTS, Mr D Ch Swansford Gabrieldor
Really super Dog in fantastic muscle. He has a lovely head. Long neck. Well laid shoulder and long sloping upper arm, a textbook Dachshund front. Enough forechest. Well ribbed , super topline. V good rear moves so v well. BV, CC, congratulations on winning Veteran group.
Minor puppy Dog - No Entries
Puppy Dog - No Entries
Junior Dog (1)
1st: 3147 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F & WILKINSON, Miss C & WAKEH Bronia Luciano
V well presented d. Could have a slightly better head. Long neck. Excellent forechest. Long upper arm. Slightly forward in shoulder. Well sprung ribs. Coud have a shorter loin. Enough hind angulation. Holds a level topline. Quality Dpg. RCC
Yearling Dog (2,1)
1st: 3148 HENDREN AND COOPER, Mr & Mrs Austin And Juliet & H Bronia Leonardo
Liked his proportions and has a v good head. Super eye and expression.. Would like slightly more neck and a better shoulder. Enough forechest. Well sprung ribs. Level topline. Sound mover if a little lacking in enthusiasm.
Post Grad Dog (2)
1st: 3148 HENDREN AND COOPER, Mr & Mrs Austin And Juliet & H Bronia Leonardo
2nd: 3163 RODRIGUES, Mrs S Sujarah Dare To Dream
Lots to like about him. Has a v good head. Moderate in neck. Well laid shoulder but short in upper arm. Well ribbed. Liked his hind angulation. Carries tail well.
Limit Dog (3)
Fairly even class but all different.
1st: 3167 TAYLOR, Mr James Michael & HILTON, Mr Michael & BA Delsaux Made It Jumbo Band
Liked his head. Lengthy neck with quite a good front and enough forechest. Holds a level topline. Fairly well ribbed. Liked his rear. Could have slightly better coat texture.
2nd: 3156 PASKINS, Mr K & Mrs S Kindeace London's Calling Jw
Liked his coat. Found him slightly strong in head. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Needs more upper arm. Deep chest with enough ground clearance. Level topline. Enough hind angulation.
3rd: 3154 PARTRIDGE, Mrs A Ranglewood Xmas Cracker To Riveroyal
Open Dog (2)
1st: 3155 PASKINS, Mr K & Mrs S Kindeace Hit The Road Jack JW
Liked his proportions. Masc in head. Lengthy neck. Cleaner over the shoulder than 2. Well sprung ribs. Holds a firm topline strong rear.
2nd: 3165 TAYLOR, Mr James Michael & HILTON, Mr Michael Delsaux Across The Universe
Liked his head. Medium neck. Deep chest. Well sprung ribs. Could have a better topline. V good coat. Lacks a little enthusiasm.
Veteran Bitch No Entries
Minor puppy Bitch No Entries
Puppy Bitch (2 abs)
Junior Bitch (2)
1st: 3168 WHITFIELD-ROBERTS, Mr A Swansford Opheliadora
Quality b, just a fraction long. She has a beautiful fem head. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, long upper arm putting legs well under her. Ribs are long. Level topline. Quite a good rear, can just firm moving.
2nd: 3144 CLARKE, Mr & Mrs P P & D J Briarmist Fire And Ice To Tekalhaus (imp Aus).
Doesn’t make the best of herself stood on ground where she runs up in topline, but more level on the move. Correct in coat. Fem head. Enough neck. Quite a good front, but need front but more width here. Moderate rear.
Yearling Bitch (3,1)
1st: 3144 CLARKE, Mr & Mrs P P & D J Briarmist Fire And Ice To Tekalhaus (imp Aus)
2nd: 3164 RODRIGUES, Mrs S Sujarah Daydream Believer
Enough of her for a b and could carry a little less weight. Didn’t seem v happy. Quite a good head. Moderate in neck. Well sprung ribs. Liked her coat.
Post Grad Bitch (4)
1st: 3166 TAYLOR, Mr James Michael & HILTON, Mr Michael Delsaux Singer With The Band
Liked her size and proportions. She has enough coat. Liked her head. Long neck. Quite a good front. Could have better feet. Level topline. Good mover. V useful b to have.
2nd: 3159 REID, Mr P & Mrs D Cavallibrook Ryhars Final Impression
She is fairly well put together if a little narrow in front. Medium neck. Liked her forechest. Moderate rear. Could have a better topline.
3rd: 3151 NORRIS, Mrs Abbey Hortensia Rude Amoredax (imp Ltu)
Limit Bitch (3,1)
1st: 3158 REID, Mr P & Mrs D Cavallibrook One Final Kiss At Maudaxi
She is a nicely put together b who could carry slightly less weight. Has a super head. Lovely eye and expression. Enough neck. Could have a bit more ground clearance. Well sprung ribs. Level topline. Ok rear.
2nd: 3153 PARTRIDGE, Mrs A Pettigans Viva La Vida By Riveroyal JW
She is rather long, and much of the length is loin. Long head, correct width to skull long neck. Quite a good shoulder. Needs a bit more width in front. V good coat.
Open Bitch (4)
Best class of day.
1st: 3146 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Ch Cavallibrook Final Fling Bronia
V good b who gives everything on the move. Super head. Long heck. Good forechest. Best front in class. Well sprung ribs. Level topline. Liked her croup and rear. V good mover. CC & BOB
2nd: 3161 ROBERTS, Mr D Ch Swansford Padmeadora JW
Lots I liked about her and also a v good moving b. Super head. Long neck. V good forechest. Well ribbed. Topline ok. Lots of hind angulation. RCC
3rd: 3145 DARE, Mrs C Darsoms Zyrhona