Belfast Dog Show Society

Dachshunds, Wire-haired Belfast 2024

Novice Dog (1)

1. Cairparavel Hartnell

Eighteen months old, masculine dog of very pleasing proportions. Strong, masculine head with length. Very good ears. Long and strong neck, well set. Enough keel, if moderate. Firm topline. Pleasing coat quality. Could be somewhat stronger in his hindquarters, but kept his balance very well on the move.

Graduate Dog (1)

1. Lesandnic Lionel

Attractive dog with excellent proportions. Outstanding temperament, happy and outgoing. Excellent, masculine head. Strong neck, well set. Moderate front angulation. Firm topline, tending to slope a bit more than ideal. Excellent tailset and tail carriage. Long hindquarters. Very good coat quality. Moved very well from all angles, steady and lively. resCC

Post Graduate Dog (1)

1. Lieblings Says Simon

Masculine dog with a pleasing skull, but could do with more length of muzzle. Moderate neck. Prefer a better keel and more angulation in front. Pleasing topline. Moderately angulated behind. Quite good coat. Short stepping in front movement, but retaining his balance.

Open Dog (3)

1. Ch. Aikton Alexander at Stanegate

An impressive, well proportioned dog, he is masculine without lumber, well constructed and well balanced. Attractive, masculine head, excellent ears. Long and crested neck, well set. Excellent keel without exaggeration. Firm topline. Balanced angulation both ends. Excellent coat, well trimmed. Sound and functional on the move as viewed from all angles. CC

2. Ir.Ch. Dollydash Royal Right at Kempstones

Another well balanced, strong and masculine dog with quality. Not quite the head and keel of the winner. Excellent neck, topline and a very pleasing mover. Excellent coat quality.

3. Ir.Ch. Lesandnic Sovereign

Veteran Dog (2)

1. Ir.Ch. Lesandnic Ludovic

Eight year old, masculine male. He showed pleasing light under his body and is medium long in body. Strong head, I would not want any more width of skull. Strong neck. Very moderately angulated and could do with some more keel. Strong topline. Very good coat. Kept his balance on the move, if narrow behind.

2. Ir.Ch. Lesandnic Lil Eetee

Eleven years old dog with an excellent neck and good head and expression. Could put more weight on his front when standing. Firm topline. Pleasing coat. Restricted in his front movement.

Puppy Bitch (1)

1. Derdledash Skyfall at Dakotadax

Well developed bitch puppy. Strong and feminine, combining substance with quality. Pleasing head. Good expression. Medium neck and front angulation, but some more neck would not go amiss. Deep chest. Firm topline. Very good coat quality. She moved well from all angles. Best Puppy

Junior Bitch (1)

1. Derdledash Skyfall at Dakotadax

Novice Bitch (1)

1. Cairparavel Mary Quant

A feminine bitch with pleasing proportions as far as length of leg to length of body, but could have a longer ribcage. Pleasing head and expression. Medium neck, good keel. Firm topline. Moderately angulated behind. Pleasing coat structure. She toed out significantly in front, more so on the move and tended to roll from behind.

Graduate Bitch (1)

1. Wyldetarn Genesis

Feminine bitch with a very beautiful head and expression. Strong neck, well set. Very well angulated in front and with a very good keel. Ideal depth of brisket. Firm topline. Should loose weight to give more grace to her outline. Well angulated behind. Excellent coat. She moved very soundly, especially as seen from the side and from the front.

Limit Bitch (3)

1. Stanegate Starlene

Very attractive young bitch, she has a beautiful outline, excellent size and balance. Attractive, quality, feminine head. Long neck, excellent keel. Super topline and tailset. Well angulated behind. Excellent coat quality. Moved well from all angles. resCC

2. Ambiesque Avidity avec Colourbox

Feminine bitch with an excellent head and expression. Excellent ears. Long neck, if rather sharply set. Excellent keel and layback of upper arm. Deep chest. Could do with some more drama to her outline and stronger hindquarters.

3. Derdledash Skyfall at Dakotadax

Open Bitch (6,2)

1. Ir.Ch. Sail On Sailor to Full Circle

Just lovely bitch with excellent proportions and outline. Quality feminine head with excellent planes and length. Well set and and carried ears. Beautiful neck, well set. Quite good keel. Excellent topline of ideal length. Well angulated behind. Excellent coat and expertly presented. Moved very well from all angles – a star! CC & BOB

2. Ir.Ch. Lesandnic Laurens

Eye-catching bitch with drama to her outline standing. Very attractive head and expression. Long neck. Deep and capacious body. Moderate angulation behind. Excellent coat. Another very good mover, but tending to loose some of her topline on the move as she is rather long in loin.

3. Ir.Ch. Lesandnic Lumiya

Veteran Bitch (2,1)

1. Lesandnic Sleepytime ShCM

Ten year old bitch, much enjoying her day out. Shapely head, mild expression. Moderate neck, could be longer. Well angulated in front. Carried more weight than needed. Deep and capacious chest. Good coat. Moved quite well for her age.

Special Beginner Bitch (2)

1. Wyldetarn Genesis

2. Derdledash Skyfall at Dakotadax

Espen Engh (Norway), judge