• Show Date: 16/09/2022
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Tom Mather Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 28/07/2023

Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Breed: Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE-HAIRED)

BEST OF BREED : 515 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Ch Drakesleat Too Gud to be True

Dog CC : 517 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Drakesleat Gud To Go

Res Dog CC : 506 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A & KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Mrs Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW

Bitch CC : 515 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Ch Drakesleat Too Gud to be True

Res Bitch CC : 504 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A Helydon Nifty Nairn JW

Best Puppy : 500 DANCE, Mrs Mandy M Emem Autumnal Sunshine

Sincere thanks to my two excellent stewards.

Class 186 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 499 DANCE, Mrs Mandy M Emem Solar Power. A well made youngster with a masculine head, clean neck and shoulders, good bone and pleasing feet. Well balanced with a good topline and decent ribbing. Moved out well both coming and going.

Class 187 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 503 KIRKWOOD, Mr G Beetlejuice Vitoraz At Helydon (Czech imp). Very attractive head and expression. Good forehand, well bodied and with good length of rib. Sound and accurate on the move. Well presented but coat could be harsher.

Class 188 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 496 CORNER, Mr N & Mrs C Carcorn Fabulous Frank. A good moving, smart dog shown in a harsh jacket. Well balanced, decent forehand with good bone. Some strength over the loin and a pleasing topline.

Class 189 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 517 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Drakesleat Gud To Go. Very smart and presents a most typical outline both standing and moving. Good length of neck, well laid shoulders and decent ribbing. Well balanced and has some ground clearance. Impressed on the move with some drive from the rear. CC.

Class 190 OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 506 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A & KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Mrs Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW. Pleasing to handle as he well made with a good forehand. Quality bone and feet. Ribs extend well back and he has some strength over the loin. Strong, well angulated hindquarters gave him some push on the move. Reserve CC.

2nd: 516 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Drakesleat Gud Day Sunshine. Not quite as settled as the winner but pleased for both type and balance. Soundly made with good body and some strength over the loin. Good ground clearance. Strong, well muscled and nicely angulated hindquarters.

Class 192 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 500 DANCE, Mrs Mandy M Emem Autumnal Sunshine. In my rough notes I wrote certainly CC quality. Shown in great form and condition with a harsh jacket. Excellent forehand, with strong neck of good length and good bone and feet. Ribbed well back and some strength over the loin. Moved well with particularly good hind action. Best Puppy.

2nd: 508 MARSTON TEAL, Mrs Sonia Lordscairnie Endless Love. Not quite the showmanship of the winner but she has a grand head with a pleasing feminine expression. Proud head carriage, good bone and well laid shoulders. Well bodied with good ribbing. Typical and nicely balanced.

3rd: 514 STEPHENSON, Miss J Bothlyn sweet missy at wistex

Class 193 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 502 KIRKWOOD, Mr G Helydon Quickstep Queeni. Confident and well schooled and presents a lovely outline both standing and moving. Good neck and shoulders. Prominent breast bone. Well ribbed back. Excellent topline. Has good ground clearance.

2nd: 505 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A Helydon Radiant Rivva. Very attractive head and expression. Decent forehand with good bone and nicely padded feet. Well balanced and shown in good body condition and has a harsh jacket.

Class 194 PGB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 510 RUSSELL, Mrs C EYEZ THE ONE RUSSTECK. Shown in good form and presents a most attractive picture with her proud carriage. Good body and ribbing with some strength over the loin and this just gave her the edge here. Strong, well muscled hindquarters gave her some drive on the move.

2nd: 513 STEPHENSON, Miss J Wistex taking it easy. Typey and well balanced with a very good forehand, nice length of neck. Good body. Moved well with some animation.

3rd: 507 MARSTON TEAL, Mrs Sonia Lordscairnie Love To Dream

Class 195 LB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 504 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A Helydon Nifty Nairn JW. Soundly made and presents a good outline both standing and moving. Good head carriage with pleasing neck and shoulders. Ribs extend well back. Harsh jacket. Nicely rounded hindquarters which she uses to advantage on the move. Reserve CC.

2nd: 498 DANCE, Mrs Mandy M Emem Letty Bee Sunshine JW. Well balanced and very typical. Excellent forehand, good body and ribbing. Impressive on the move as she has some drive from the rear.

3rd: 518 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Drakesleat Gud as Gold

Class 196 OB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 515 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Zena Ch Drakesleat Too Gud to be True. Top quality. Very satisfying to handle. Attractive head and expression. Excellent forehand with good bone and nicely padded feet. Good body and ribbing. Free moving with some drive from the rear and decent ground clearance.

Judge: Tom Mather