Scottish Kennel Club

 Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show held at the Royal Highland Showground

Hound Day Sunday 18th May 2025

Thank you to SKC for their invitation and to all the exhibitors for their entries. Now, being a double show comes with risks of clashing classes, which we did manage to avoid in the main, and those that did, we didn’t have to wait too long. We managed to finish in good time for the groups, and some exhibitors had to travel hours before getting home after a long day. 

Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired)

DCC 11408 - Ch Bronia Daimmen (Mrs F Hanney-Mitchell)

RDCC 11441 - Bronia Gabriel for Wakywilks JW (Miss C & Mr A Wilkinson & Wakeham)

BCC 11396 - Riverbrue Juniper Berry (Mr B A & Miss A & Mr G & Mr M Crocker & Frost & Carroll & Paget)

RBCC 11410 - Winterfield Lady in Red JW (Mrs R & Miss S J Herald)

BOB 11396 - Riverbrue Juniper Berry (Mr B A & Miss A & Mr G & Mr M Crocker & Frost & Carroll & Paget)

BP 11424 - Metadale Legacy of Love (Mrs S J Metcalfe-Bilgin)

BV 11437 - Stargang Tyrion Russteck (Miss R S Stewart)

BSB 11415 - Debiandaxies Derry Girl (Mrs D Holmes)

1844. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST - Amaffrey Sirius Black (Mrs A J Bullis) – B/T at just turned 6 months he is in lovely condition and lovely size for his age, typical hound head with dark almond-shaped eyes, his neck was long and muscular without being overdone, ample length of upper arm reaching out on the move. He had plenty of ground clearance. When it came to best puppy it was very close.

2ND - Stargang Morrissey for Devondax (Miss K Small) – slightly older boy but not as far on with development, his time will come. Masculine head and expression. He had enough chest for age although I would like a better length of ribbing. On the move he was a little loose but time is on his side.

 1845. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Junior Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 11402 - Brogansian Fleetwood (Mr S Fleming) – B/T at 15 months. He had a lovely, filled chest with plenty of forechest and sternum, well ribbed back to loin, which was short and muscular. His topline was firm, and his tail set and carriage were good. Moving, he had a decent reach with power behind. Promising youngster.

 2ND 11439 - Pennygown Kiss in Boots (Miss L & Miss R Sunter & Pinchen) –Shaded red boy was just out of puppy and looking a little lost. He needed time to settle, he had a lovely well shaped eye and enough length to muzzle, his chest was nicely filled and ribs reaching well back.

 Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 11423 - Metadale Aloysius (Mrs S J Metcalfe-Bilgin) – Shaded Red - a little more compact, masculine head, good length of neck, nicely filled chest, decent shoulder but needs a longer upper arm. Ribbing could be longer.

 1847. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Limit Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 11441 - Bronia Gabriel for Wakywilks JW (Miss C & Mr A Wilkinson & Wakeham) – A lot to like about this boy 2yr shaded red Appealing masculine head with well-set ears that were broad and of good length. Ample neck clean and flowing through his topline. His chest was full with a decent forechest. He had a clean underline with ample ground clearance on the move, his tail was held inline with his back, well-muscled throughout. RCC 2ND - Bronia Gustav of Melriding (Mrs D A, Messrs M & G Melbourne, Paget & Carroll) – not quite 2yrs and a little more compact, he had a young look about him, perhaps needs a little more time to fill out and build muscle. 3RD - Atikan No Remorse (Mrs N & Mr K O’hare Wilson & Wilson)

1848. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Open Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 2

1ST 11408 - Ch Bronia Daimmen (Mrs F Hanney-Mitchell) Ch. Bronia Daimmen (Hanney-Mitchell) ok head and expression, prominent forechest, and well angulated shoulders. Very firm topline, standing, and moving. Respectable length of ribbing and well angulated hind quarters. He has suitable bone and feet, very free-flowing action on the movee DCC.

2ND 11390 - Amaffrey Henry (Mrs A J Bullis) – I’d considered calling this boy back following the dog ticket. He’s well made with a masculine head and dark eyes his well filled chest and pleasing sternum he was in good shape with super condition. His feet could be a little tighter for me. 3RD - Ch Marvale Firecrest (Mr M J & Mr G J Paget & Carroll)

1849. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Veteran Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 11437 - Stargang Tyrion Russteck (Miss R S Stewart) – 10yr red brindle boy in super condition compact and muscular with decent angulation. He retains tight feet that goes with his overall condition. A credit to his owners.

 1850. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Special Beginners Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST - Marvale Kingfisher (Mrs H Downie) – Shaded red. A sizable boy, with a well filled chest and excellent large tight feet. A little lower to ground for me, but moved with drive. 2ND - Bronia Donatello for Wakywilks JW (Miss C & Mr A Wilkinson & Wakeham) – B/T who was a little more compact. Enjoyable hound shaped head with dark eyes and full pigmentation. Ample muscling all through and flexible loin. He had good feet. On the move he did not have the same drive. 3Rd - Atikan No Remorse (Mrs N & Mr K O’hare Wilson & Wilson)

1852. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 10 Absentees: 0

1ST 11424 - Metadale Legacy of Love (Mrs S J Metcalfe-Bilgin) – Shaded red, elegant with a good head. Excellent length of neck, good shoulders, ribbing. Pleasing topline and clean underline. Balanced rear. Ample ground clearance. Best mover in class today with good reach in front. BP. 2ND - Moonbroch Fantouche (Miss R S Stewart) – Brindle of 11 months and need to fill out and drop into fore quarters. She had a decent length of ribbing with short muscular loin. 3RD - Winterfield Whiskey Maude (Mrs R & Miss S J Herald)

1853. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Junior Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 11432 - Glynlythe's Heirloom for Devondax JW (Miss K Small) - A Red girl starting to fill out. Her flat skull, almond shaped eyes with high set ears all balance together. Her neck had a suitable length and her topline was firm. Her length to height ratio was appropriate for her size. Her angulation both fore and aft gave an active gait. 2ND - Amaffrey Cat Balou (Mrs A J Bullis) - B/T Her high set ears were a good length and held close to her cheeks I’d like a little more fill in her fore face, time will tell. Good length of neck set into nicely laid shoulders. Muscular topline with good ribbing. Good bone and feet. She was sound on the move. 3RD - Debiandaxies Derry Girl (Mrs D Holmes)

1854. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST - Winterfield Lady in Red JW (Mrs R & Miss S J Herald) – This young red girl has really come on for me with a pleasing feminine head and gentle expression from almond eyes, clean long neck flowing into good front assembly, upper arm sitting close, her fore chest was prominent. Hind quarters had strength and power which gave her the ability to power around the ring with a sound positive action RCC. 2ND - Mumysami Star Spangled TAF (Mrs J & Miss Re & Miss Cl Cumberland) – B/T this young lady was a very close decision. She was in super condition and well balanced. I preferred the slightly finer head of 1. She had lovely ribbing that reached well back to her muscular loin. She moved out with reach and drive. 3RD - Normpug Apricot Beauty (Mrs I Forge)

1855. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Limit Bitch

Entries: 10 Absentees: 1

1ST 11403 - Brogansian Gingerella (Mr S Fleming) – Much to like about this red girl. She is very well balanced with pleasing outline. Feminine well-proportioned head with almond shaped eye. Ample length of neck. Suitable front assembly, prominent fore chest. Well ribbed back. Firm topline and clean underline. On the move she was sound both fore and aft. A contender for higher honours. 2ND - Bronia Blayze (Mrs F Hanney-Mitchell) – Nicely balanced girl in a compact package. Slightly lower to ground but had enough clearance. She was well ribbed back and muscular loin her hind angulations were suitable. 3Rd - Wakywilks Celestial JW (Miss C & Mr A Wilkinson & Wakeham)

1856. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Open Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

A class of quality with some good-sized girls.

1ST 11396 - Riverbrue Juniper Berry (Mr B A & Miss A & Mr G & Mr M Crocker & Frost & Carroll & Paget) – Red of pleasing size, in super condition with a pretty feminine head and almond shaped eyes. Good length of neck set into appropriately laid shoulders. Super topline matched with a good length of ribbing. Ample bone and large tight feet. She moved soundly drive. CC BoB 2ND - Teckeltown The Show Girl (Miss A Mason) – Lovely shaded red just short of 2 yrs. In good balance nicely laid shoulders and clean underline. Her neck had strength with length into strong topline. She was slightly lower to ground but time to change. 3RD - Stargang Scandalous (Mr & Mrs J Blackburn-Bennett)

1857. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 11416 - Lochlip I Cast A Spell On You (Mrs L A Kay) – B/T girl of 10.5yrs. Happy girl and willing to please. Lovely feet and nice length of ribbing. She moved at a good strong pace.

 1858. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 11415 - Debiandaxies Derry Girl (Mrs D Holmes) – Red she won this class on her movement. I’d like to see her loose a little weight although she is still only young. She drove out with a positive action. 2ND - Bronia's Azzurra for Wakywilks (Miss C & Mr A Wilkinson & Wakeham) – B/T, Appealing feminine girl with a good head hound, nice shoulders, bit low to ground for me. She had a balanced rear. 3RD - Clentry Mary Poppins at Atikan (Mrs N & Mr K O’hare Wilson & Wilson) –

1859. Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 11412 - Winterfield’s June of Arabia (Mrs R & Miss S J Herald) – B/T girl of 4yrs she was in good fit condition and plenty of angles to help her reach and drive. Happy girl willing to please.

Judge Janet Kay