Scottish Kennel Club

Thank you to the SKC committee for inviting me to judge dachshunds today. My steward was very efficient and ensured the ring was kept going, plus really great with exhibitors, a joy to have in the ring.

I was very impressed with my main winners. Many I like stacked but when, examined on table and moving weren't as they first appeared. Size was generally ok and some very promising youngsters. Front assembly is something that should be looked at, many lacking layback of shoulder, length and return of upper arm and proper front extension. Pigment in some was also lacking. Temperaments overall were excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and there was a great atmosphere around the ring.

Puppy Dog (4,4)

Class of babies judged on the move as still young and as they should be full of naughtiness and character.

1ST Dolyharp Rossini at Garbosa (Mrs L Brown). Good pigment and coat. Well bodied youngster with good width and spring of rib. Moved away and back true. In profile kept shape and held a good topline.

 2ND Scrumptious Red On The Dot (Mrs C May). Different type to 1 but lots to like. Lovely tight feet. Held a super topline on the move and stack. Excellent bend of rear stifle, not quite the front of 1. When settled moved well.

 3RD Hanburydax Life of Riley (Mrs V Findlay)

Junior Dog (5,5)

1ST Zarcrest Red in The Room JW (Miss O & Mr L Dalton & Beach). Well filled front and good depth, still with clearance on the move. Lovely dark pigment. Moved away and back true. Held a good topline and kept shape on the move. Has real presence in the ring and demands attention. Went well in the challenge to gain ResCC.

 2ND Rivandell Sirius Black (Mr L Thomson). A lovely youngster with plenty of time. Super houndy head with excellent expression. Lovely shape on the stack and held on the move. Moved away and back true with strong topline. Good hammy rear used to power round the ring. Needs to finish maturing and fill out in front, but all there one to watch. Delighted to award BSpB and see shortlisted in the group.

3RD Wishadax's Blonde Showman Daniello (Mrs M E & Mr P Kasprowicz)

Post Graduate Dog (4,4)

1ST Rivandell Sirius Black (Mr L Thomson).

2ND Code Red Again at Arlatdax (Miss C & Miss C Morrin & Barbi). Filled hands well with a good body. Held a good shape on the move. Lovely head.

 3RD Hanishan Firery Fox (Mrs C May)

Limit Dog (2,2)

1ST Minard Darque Red for Devondax JW (Miss K Small). Lovely head and expression. Good return of upper arm. Lovely feet and bone. Filled hands well, good ribbing and super hammy rear. Moved away and back true. Pushed hard in the challenge.

2ND 4751 - Bronia Wolfgang Puck (Mrs S A Broad). Not quite the overall shape of 1. Good width and ribbing. Kind expression and good head. Shorter stride but moved with purpose.

Open Dog (4,4)

1ST Ch Bronia Maverick (Miss E Mitchell). Lovely expression and good pigment. Shown in lovely hard condition. Hands just flowed with everything in the right place, a joy to judge. Super height to length ratio with clearance. Kept his shape on the move, true away and back. Super topline, reach and drive. Elegant but still workmanlike, just as a dachshund should be. No hesitation in awarding CC and BOB.

 2ND Tolberg Black Adder at Indiko (Mrs K M Drady) Lovely overall shape. Houndy head. Good coat. Lovely tight feet. Moved away and back true. Nice type.

 3RD Ch Garbosa I'm A Dandy JW (Mrs L Brown)

Veteran Dog (1,1)

1ST Eldmour Sea Lord of Dinkidudlor (Mrs S A Broad) Superb head and expression, Best of fronts. True away and back. Lovely overall shape and type. Good topline. Coat good, even with slight dachshund indents, we’ve all been there! A real credit to owner and the breed.

Special Beginners Dog (3,3)

1ST Rivandell Sirius Black (Mr L Thomson)

 2ND Hanishan Firery Fox (Mrs C May). Good overall shape and type. Nice head. Profile movement good. Super temperament.

 3RD Kenleap Fire Powe (Mr R & Miss E & Ms S Cameron & Cameron & Sutherland)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (1,1)

1ST Zilcan Vanilla Ice for Arlatdax (Miss C & Miss C Morrin & Barbi). Overall a nice boy. Super strong topline which was held on the move. Balanced front and back. True away and back. Nice type.

Puppy Bitch (2,2)

1ST Barlaine Midsummer Magic (Miss P Mcsorley). Very sweet, lovely head, good forechest and ribbing. Front and rear angles good. Very elegant. Held a good topline and shape on the move. Really promising puppy and considered for ResCC.

 2ND Daniello Golden Eyes (Mrs M E & Mr P Kasprowicz). Front and rear angulation good. Stood with good overall shape and balance. Carrying a little extra puppy weight. Didn’t have neck or outline of 1 today.

Junior Bitch (4,4)

1ST Barlaine Midsummer Magic (Miss P Mcsorley)

 2ND 4775 - Crownlakes Million Dreams (Miss D Mason). Lovely outline on the stack. Moved away and back true. Good head. Lovely rear angulation and assembly. Very well handled

 3RD 4785 - Red Crimson at Atikan (Mrs N & Mr K O’hare Wilson & Wilson)

Post Graduate Bitch (6,5)

1ST Crownlakes Million Dollars (Miss D Mason). Lovely head and overall type. Little long in loin and body, but kept a good topline on the move. Very true away and back which won her the class. Balanced angles front and back.

 2ND Ravensbeech Florentine Whiteorchard JW (Miss W Heather). A girl best judged on the move as where she comes alive. Lovely type, good head. Front and rear angulation good, good profile shape. Lovely tight feet. Just not the finish of 1 on the move.

 3RD Ralines Ways and Means JW (Mrs S Way)

Limit Bitch (5,3)

1ST Ralines Coalition with Jadag (Mrs D A Graham). A lovely honest girl to go over, hands just flow over her on the table, in all the right places. Lovely front with correct upper arm angulation. Good bone. Super ribbing and well sprung, giving good heart and lung room. Super coverage overall. Lovely hammy rear. Although best judged on the move where she had super front extension, rear drive and rock steady topline. True away and back. Again, that elegant but workmanlike hound. Presented beautifully and full of breed type. Delighted to award her the CC.

2ND Tolberg Here's to The Future with Ravensbeech JW (Miss W Heather). Very feminine. Not quite the angles of 1. Held a good topline. Good bone. Nice type.

 3RD Barlaine Golden Honey (Miss P Mcsorley)

Open Bitch (5,4)

1ST Honeysuckle Scent to Me via Debbiejay JW (Miss D Carey). Another girl who I’d call very honest and true. Lovely head. Everything in the right place. Lovely shoulders and front assembly, good ribbing and hammy rear. Comes alive on the move. Away and back true and super profile shape. Good for pigment. Super height to length ration with clearance on the move. Handled well and delighted to award resCC.

 2ND Ch Tolberg Beez Kneez at Teckeltown (Miss D Mason). Super girl for age and real showman. Good front and rear assembly and angles. Loved her shape and type. Very balanced and true. Kept her shape on the move and pushed 1 hard. A real credit to owners and breed. BVIB

 3RD Hanburydax Fleur Jac (Mrs V Findlay)

Veteran Bitch (1,1)

1ST Ch Tolberg Beez Kneez at Teckeltown (Miss D Mason)

Special Beginners Bitch (1,1)

1ST Red Crimson at Atikan (Mrs N & Mr K O’hare Wilson & Wilson). True away and held topline. Good feet. Liked overall shape, just needs time to mature and fill into self.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (0) 

Donna Kirkwood-Emery (Helydon)