Longhaired Dachshund Club

Thank you to the committee of the Long Haired Dachshund Club for their kind offer to judge at their Open Show. My two most efficient stewards, Micheal and Angela, kept me on my toes and had the ring moving smoothly. It was particularly lovely to see a wonderful young handler (she was only nine) doing a fabulous job showing her dog. I am sure she will have a bright handling career.

Most of the Dachshunds had super temperaments but there were a couple of hounds that I could hear rumbling on the table, quite untypical and something to be careful of.

BABY PUPPY DOG 0

MINOR PUPPY DOG 1(1)

PUPPY DOG 2

1st Lacey, Miss K Abydezi Shades Of Glory Well grown and nicely presented 9-month-old shaded red. He had an appealing outline on the stack. Long, tapering head with dark eyes and correctly positioned ears. His neck is long and muscular and flows smoothly into a fair shoulder placement. His back is broad and well ribbed with a short, firm loin. Moved out well.

2nd O’Neill, Ms S M & Miss K J M Ranglewood Pheonix At Donnadach 11-month-old black and tan, who enjoyed his time in the ring. Masculine head of good proportions with strength to his underjaw and correct dentition. He is balanced in angulations fore and aft. Ribs are nicely sprung and extend well back. He has width to his rear, but he just needs to firm up in his movement.

JUNIOR DOG 1 (1)

POST GRADUATE DOG 3

1st Vincent, Miss S L Swansford Padraciador At Gainscroft Beautifully presented 12-month-old black and tan. I liked the outline of this youngster; he is nicely proportioned and has the right amount of ground clearance. He has a lovely head with dark almond shaped eyes and pigmentation. Good front assembly with ample depth and infill of forechest. Level topline with a short, muscular loin. He moved around the ring with a free and flowing gait.

2nd Turton, Mrs K Bay Of Biscoff Biscuit At Damoradaxies 23-month-old shaded red. Long head with strength to underjaw and slightly arched muzzle. I would just prefer his ears to be set a little higher. Good length of neck into a fairly well-placed scapular. His back is broad and nicely ribbed. He has width to his rear with straight hocks. Shown in a soft and straight coat.

Limit Dog 3

1st Cross, Mr L J Breezelyn Long Way To Go To Loggeta Upstanding 2-year-old red with elegant flowing lines. This boy impressed me on the move with his free-flowing gait, and perfectly placed footfall. Handsome, well-proportioned head with dark almond shaped eyes and strength to his underjaw. He has a super front with a prominent keel and good depth of brisket. His rear quarters are full, he has width to his second thigh and strong, parallel hocks. Shown in super coat and condition, one I considered for top honours.

2nd Vincent, Miss S L Gainscroft Dashing Dudley Lots to like on this 3-year-old shaded red, he is so aptly named! Beautifully presented in excellent coat and condition. He moved around the ring with reach and drive, he looked a picture in profile. Balanced in angulations front and rear, he has the correct length to height ratio. He stands on strong bone with neat, well-arched feet. Nicely handled.

OPEN DOG 2

What a quality class – a joy to judge.

1st Geeson, Miss E H CH Abydachs Return Of The Night Stunning 5-year-old shaded red in his prime. Wow, this boy is top draw! He gave me goosebumps as he moved around the ring with pizazz. Masculine, breed typical head with a wonderful expression. His neck is clean and elegantly arched and flows into a fabulous front assembly. His breastbone is prominent with that desired oval shape. Broad, nicely ribbed back with a short, muscular loin. His rear is well-muscled with a lovely full rump and strong hocks. Shown in excellent coat and beautifully presented I was pleased to award him BD &BOB. I was delighted to see him win BIS

2nd Cross, Mr L J CH/Ir CH Loggeta Trouble In Texas ShCEx Impressive 5-year-old shaded red. Another wonderful example of the breed. He had bone and substance without being course. I loved his head which was perfectly balanced, his dark almond shaped eyes giving him a lovely expression. Long, clean neck into a super front; his shoulder blades are long and set obliquely, with an excellent return of upper arm. His chest is deep and well-ribbed giving him ample heart and lung room. Plenty of ground clearance underneath him, such a sound mover, he looked stunning in profile. RBD

VETERAN DOG 1

1st Garlick, Miss E A Ranglewood Arashi Nicely proportioned 11-year-old shade red. This boy still has it! He is a real credit to his owner. Dignified breed typical head carried proudly on the move. He is balanced in angulations front and rear. His chest is deep, with a super keel and a prominent breastbone. His back is broad and well-muscled and he is level in topline. He moved true in all directions; I thought he looked lovely in profile. Shown in beautiful coat.

BABY PUPPY BITCH 0

MINOR PUPPY BITCH 0

PUPPY BITCH 2

1st Garlick, Miss E A Ranglewood Andromeda Quality 10-month-old shaded red. This young lady is so full of promise. Beautiful head that oozes breed type, with the darkest of eyes giving her such an appealing expression. Her long, muscular neck flows smoothly into a nicely constructed front assembly, with her forelegs placed perfectly. Her chest is full and oval, with a prominent breastbone and tight elbows. She has width to her pelvis with a correctly set and carried tail. She moved with purpose, using her strong hocks to her advantage. I am sure she will have a bright show career. BP & RBPIS

2nd Palmer, Miss J Abydezi Time Will Tell 9-month-old shaded red. She was a little longer cast than1st. Pretty head shape, with correct length and strength to her muzzle. Good length of neck into a decent front, she is level in topline, although a tad long in the loin. She is just a little loose in her rear movement, but I am confident she will strengthen as she matures.

JUNIOR BITCH 1 (1)

POST GRADUATE BITCH 6 (1)

1st Partridge, Mrs A Pettigans Viva La Vida By Riveroyal Attractive 19-month-old shaded red. Lots to appreciate on this youngster - she won this class with ease. Balanced in outline with the desired height to length ratio. Good length of neck into a well laid shoulder, and correct length of upper arm. Her back is long and muscular with a moderate tuck up. She moved soundly on the out and back. Beautifully presented and nicely handled.

2nd Lacey, Miss K Abydezi Northern Lights 2-year-old shaded red. She had a nice outline with the right amount of ground clearance and good body proportions. Typical in head shape and carriage. She is balanced in angulations and stands on decent bone with neat, well-arched feet. Shown in lovely coat, she moved well in profile.

LIMIT BITCH 7 (1)

1st Geeson, Miss E H The Marquis Mansion’s Atlantic C To Abydachs (Imp NLD) Stylish 2½ -year-old black and tan. She had the most beautiful, quality head piece with strength and femininity. Attractively arched neck into a good front assembly with forelegs placed correctly and tight elbows. Her ribs extend well back, with a good length of sternum and broad, short loin. Her rear is nicely muscled with a full rump and strong, parallel hocks. The best mover of the class, she was sound in all directions and accurate in her footfall. One who I think would look better carrying a little less weight.

2nd Garlick, Miss E A Kyrenia Queens Request With Ranglewood 2½ -year-old shade red shown in beautiful coat and condition. This young lady has an appealing shape and outline. Feminine head with dark almond shaped eyes and high-set ears. Her clean, muscular neck fits smoothly into a well-constructed front with good return of upper arm. Her breastbone is strong and prominent, with a nice length of ribbing and short loin. She moved correctly fore and aft.

OPEN BITCH 2 (1)

1st Garlick, Miss E A Ranglewood Islay 4-year-old shaded red. I liked the shape of this bitch; she is beautifully balanced and has a good height to length ratio. Stylish, feminine head with strength to her slightly arched muzzle and correct dentition. She has a good front assembly, her upper arms lying close to her ribs. Her back is broad with her ribs extending well back and a good length of sternum. Rear quarters are well-muscled and nicely rounded. She maintained her topline on the move. RBB

VETERAN BITCH 1

1st Bailey, Miss D M Glasvey Double Trouble For Loggeta JW VW Elegant 8-year-old shaded red, she was beautifully presented and in tip top condition. She stands on quality bone with full, close-knit feet. Feminine head of correct conical shape with pleasing dark eyes giving her a wonderful expression. Her strong, clean neck flows gracefully into a well-positioned shoulder, with a good return of upper arm. She is firm and level in topline with depth and spring to her ribs. She was precise in her footfall and moved around the ring effortlessly. BB, BV, RBOB & BVIS

ELAINE BOGART (Incitatus)