Torquay & District Canine Society

Torquay & District Canine Society 22/2/25

What a pleasure it was to judge at this friendly and well supported show. I would like to thank my stewards Jack, Chris and Neil for the good humour and for keeping the ring running so smoothly. There was an excellent quality of dogs and my decisions were accepted in a very sporting manner. All in all a very enjoyable day indeed.

Dachshund Miniature Smooth Haired Post Graduate

1st Ergis’ Siouxline Elsa Marie

At just 6 months of age, this black and tan bitch is ultra feminine and has a beautiful chest and length of neck. I loved her head of correct proportions and feel she will have a bright future. RBOB & BP.

2nd Tree’s Keimantre Molly Moo

Another black and tan, this one of 3 1/2 years of age. She is a nice size and shape and moved out very well around the ring. Presented in good condition.

3rd Somerton’s Rijobeau Pandora Boxx TAF

Dachshund Miniature Smooth Haired Open

1st Small’s Glynlythe’s Heirloom for Devondax

This delightful red of 13 months really was the full package. She has a perfect top line, a beautiful head with dark pigment and her movement was super. BOB.

2nd Ergis’ Siouxline Mary Rose JW

A nice shaded red bich of 13 months. She has a good chest but for me could not match the head of 1. A little less uncertain on movement too.

3rd Small’s Stargang Morrissey for Devondax

Dachshund Smooth Haired Post Graduate

1st Ashby’s Rayol Pumpkin Pie at Jaxinorydax

A shaded red bitch of 17 months. This lovely girl was shown in excellent condition and well muscled. She has a rather lovely head and a very good front. She looked at picture stacked and really excelled on the move. RBOB.

2nd Parker’s Luckytails Skye at Zorionadax

At just ten months old this black and tan bitch is still quite immature, which is to be expected. She does show lots of promise and on the move has an excellent reach and drive and was shown in beautiful condition. BP.

Dachshund Smooth Haired Open

1st Ashby’s Rayol Dallas Cowboys at Jaxinorydax

Shaded red litter brother to the post graduate class winner. This boy is more mature at this stage and is a really lovely example of the breed. Stacked he has an excellent top line and tail set, and on the move has the most super reach and drive, which powered him round the ring I feel he had the best head in this class and is a very good example of the breed. Shown in super condition. BOB.

2nd Rycroft’s Jacksondax Hornet Hurrah at Trisensara JW ShCEx

A black and tan male of two years who has an excellent top line and tail set. He is very masculine and presents an overall very nice picture. He moves out well, but could have been a little more steady today I felt.

3rd Ashby’s Raajput’s Candian Water with Wakywilks

Dachshund Miniature Wire Haired Post Graduate

1st Kilroy’s Do Smarties at Janacop

This 18 month old bitch of wild boar colour had the best outline in the class. She has a nice head is a good size and has ample chest for her build. She moved out well today.

2nd Umfreyville’s Dogrose Bee of Sound Mind

Another wild boar, this one a male of just over three years of age. He has a nice head and is masculine throughout, but I preferred the tail set and movement of 1.

Dachshund Miniature Wire Haired Open

1st Kilroy’s Rozelle Rosalie at Janacop JW

This red Brindle bitch of 17 months was beautifully schooled and presented today. She has a really super outline, hard top line which stood firm both stacked and on move, and she has excellent reach. Her head is lovely with the correct proportions and her shape and size is good. BOB.

2nd Kilroy’s Blackvein Rambler at Janacop JW

Another really well presented exhibit from this kennel. Schooled beautifully too, this wild boar bitch of 3 years has good body proportions being moderately long to her height without exaggeration. She has a beautifully temperament, stands firm and has a pleasing outline with a good underline. RBOB.

Dachshund Wire Haired Special Yearling

1st Parker’s Vixendax You and Me at Zorionadax

A happy outgoing 14 month old bitch with a super temperament. She has a pretty head, is feminine and presented a lovely picture. I particularly loved her neat elbows which support her robust rib cage. She stands on nice full feet and has a free flowing stride. RBOB.

Dachshund Wire Haired Open

1st Effer’s Greyhayne Hector

This dark brindle male of 6 years is masculine with a handsome long head. He has a lovely almond shaped eye and high set ears. His outline, topline and tailset are super. He was well muscled and presented in excellent condition. His stride is purposeful whilst being free and easy. BOB.

Dachshund Miniature Long Haired Post Graduate

1st Bater’s All For Show

My notes say “wow - what a beauty”! I found this shaded red male of just 8 months to be a lovely size and shape, being moderately long to his height. His outline is so clean and my hands flowed over him on the table. He has a lovely dark, almond eye, high set ears and a super shaped head. Shown in excellent condition and very well handled. Pleased to award him BOB & BP in good company.

2nd Way’s Ralines Ways and Means JW

A feminine cream bitch of 19 months who has a beautiful head with slightly arched skull and closely fitting lips. Her outline is nice, but I would prefer more neck to complete the picture. She has a good back end with a very nicely set tail.

3rd Westaway Minard Whispering Angel at Treranch

Dachshund Miniature Long Haired Open

1st Small’s Minard Darque Red for Devondax JW

20 month old red male who is beautifully presented and shown in good condition. He is masculine without being overdone and moves with purpose where his tail carriage is lovely and his tail set was excellent. His size is ideal and I really liked his attitude. RBOB.

2nd Westaway’s Abbilis Maleficent at Treranch

This shaded red bitch of 5 years has a well balanced and feminine head. Her underjaw is strong and her front is well angulated.

Dachshund Long Haired Open

A super class where I had to split hairs.

1st Sainsbury’s Drymoor Marron Glace at Boscolla

A 2 year old shaded red bitch who has the correct proportions and is nicely angulated whilst remaining feminine. She is a nice mover and has a good long stride with drive. I particularly liked her head with sweet expression and kind, almond eyes. BOB.

2nd Partridge’s Pettigans Viva La Vida by Riveroyal

Another shaded red bitch, this one 18 months of age. She is a lovely size and shape with a well constructed front and nicely angulated rear. Presented in super condition and coat, she was well handled to get the best from her. RBOB.

Basset Hound Open

1st Turner’s Devonhound Who’s That Girl JW

2 year old red and white bitch who was shown in great condition. She has substance whilst remaining feminine. I particularly liked her domed head which had the correct occiput, lozenge shaped eyes and a strong jaw. Her long ears were set on low and framed a very picture. She has wonderful bone for her build and moved out very well with her forelegs reaching forward effortlessly. BOB.

2ND Beckett’s Beckshounds Bronco Billy

9 month old tri boy. Showing his age, but lots to like. Super on the move displaying a powerful action with lots of drive from his rear. Moved true and has correct footfall. Shown in great condition. RBOB & BP.

3rd Beckett’s Beckshounds Kelly’s Hero

Basset Fauve De Bretagne Open

1st Carter’s Gouvier Espresso Martini JW

3 year old male who has a lovely, well balanced head with a dark eye and active expression. He moved with purpose and strode out well. Well presented and handled. BOB.

Hamiltonstovare Open

1st Adey’s Abon Sfora Nordowskiej Knieji at Rubeusbay ShCEx (IMP)

This 3 year old male is an impressive as his name! He oozes quality and was a delight to go over. His head is masculine and correctly shaped. He completely filled my eye and had a very calm ring presence. Shown in excellent condition, well muscled and with a good coat, he was the complete package. He moved out so well from strong rear quarters, and he has a beautiful long and easy stride. I could have watched him move all day long. BOB

2nd Adey’s The Huntress from Sufayre

Another quality exhibit from this kennel. At just 2 years of age, this girl is now mature and showing so many lovely breed features. She has a great balance to her and has a super neck and shoulder placement. Her head is a nice shape with a lovely eye, good muzzle length and nicely set ears. RBOB.

Borzoi Open

1st Pinkerton, Novotny & Cattoni-Sarman’s Menigma Rey’s Infatuation

White & gold male, 10 months of age, very balanced and ‘together’ for his age. He was well presented and in good coat. Even at this young age he manages to be dignified and elegant which really showed on the move where he was quite effortless in action. BOB & BP.

2nd Thomas, Datta & Pinkerton’s Menigma Stay With Me at Rockyhill

Litter sister to 1st, also white & gold. I found her to not have the maturity of her brother. She has many virtues including a long, lean head and good fill below her eyes. I really liked her great depth of brisket and excellent chest. RBOB.

3rd Umfreyville’s Stubbylee Penderyn at Voyshka

Ibizan Hound Open Dog

1st Carter’s L-Wynd Where the Shadow Ends (IMP)

At just 8 months of age this dignified male presents a lovely picture. He has a super head, expressive amber eyes and large, thin ears. He has good bone and a very long, lean neck. I loved his movement where he had a suspended trot and hover I have no doubt he will have a super future. BOB.

Ibizan Hound Open Bitch

1st Carter’s Amahte’s Bewitched VW (IMP)

This 11 year old bitch is in great condition and has a beautiful outline. I really loved her well built forequarters which were steep with short shoulder blades. She has lovely movement and a nice trot. RBOB.

2nd Carter’s CH Afilador Room on the Broom ShCM ShCEx VW

This 9 year bitch presents a nice picture stacked where she has a level back that slopes off correctly. Her hindquarters are long, straight and lean and she stands on good feet with well arched toes.

AVNSC Hound Graduate

1st Tucker’s Porthos Metaxa (Bavarian Hound)

I was really impressed with this 2 year old male. He was shown in super condition with a good dense coat and hard muscles. His outline is so clean emphasising his neck of medium length, well laid back shoulders and strong topline. His tailset is high and his tail carriage excellent. He has a handsome head with a dark, alert eye. A really lovely boy. Reserve Best NSC.

2nd McCartney’s Soletrader Ed Sheeran (PBGV)

Such a happy boy who enjoyed himself today. He is nicely balanced and has a quality to him so well known with this kennel. He has a masculine head and oozes breed type. I really liked him stacked but felt he excelled on the move where he strode out free and easily.

3rd Gracie & Thomas’ Conestoga & Crossroads Kellan Journeys to Trailkeeper (IMP) (Otterhound)

AVNSC Hound Open

1st Cadmore’s Soletrader Splish Splash (PBGV)

What an appealing sweet bitch this 16 month old grizzle and white girl is. She is a happy outgoing youngster who carries her head so proudly on the move. I liked her feminine head with large dark oval eye, her supple ears and her strong jaw. Stacked she is a picture of a smart hound that would be capable of doing a job. On the move she is completely free with good action using a strong rear to power her round. Nicely presented and very well handled. Best NSC.

2nd Carter’s IR CH Aabidah De Polvo Magico (IMP) (Sloughi)

This 2 year old bitch was rather unlucky to meet 1st in such fine form. I found her to be exceptionally elegant with long shoulder blades, strong neck and flat bone. She is very feminine whilst remaining strong without any coarseness. She has a lovely head with dark eyes, strong jaw and refined muzzle. I thought she was lovely stacked but on the move she comes in to her own . Very well handled and presented.

3rd Rolfe’s CH Enkelini Hopeinen Ukkonen

Group 1 – Hamiltonstovare

Group 2 – PBGV

Group 3 – Quantick’s Parkebreeway Rumour (Beagle)

This tricolour male youngster presents a rather lovely picture. He is masculine without being overdone and has a very nice quality to him. His nice head is framed with low set, long ears and he has a good eye. His outline is very good and he is a nice shape and size. He was shown in great condition and I was surprised to see he was only just over a year in age as he was very together. I feel he should have a bright future.

Group 4 - Dachshund (Min Smooth Haired)

Puppy Group 1 – Howgate & Hull’s Tervanty Dragon Song at Palmik (Whippet)

What an exciting baby this is! At just under 8 months of age this fawn girl oozes breed type and is incredibly elegant and graceful. She is so feminine whilst combining power and strength. Her construction is super throughout and this particularly shows on the move where she displays a freedom of action with a long low reaching stride. I found so much to like about her and had no hesitation in awarding her the puppy group today. Definitely one to watch for the future.

Puppy Group 2 – Dachshund (Min Smooth Haired)

Puppy Group 3 – Ibizan Hound

Puppy Group 4 – Borzoi

AV Hound Puppy

1st Trouton’s Citycroft Aphrodite of Runnel (Whippet)

A very sweet and feminine 8 month old brindle bitch who is a lovely shape and size. She has the correct bone for her build, and has an elegance about her so apt for the breed. Her head is the correct shape and she has a dark, oval eye and delicate rose shaped ears. Her jaw is strong and she has a pleasing neck which leads to good shoulders and a super outline. I loved her gentle curves and excellent rear. Shown in super condition this lady is well muscled and in excellent condition.

2nd Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Never Too Late (Whippet)

Well this young fawn Whippet male really put his handler through her paces! He has some lovely qualities and I particularly liked his size with the correct bone. He is a nice type of Whippet and has so many breed qualities. For me, he excels in outline with a slight rise over his loin and there is a definite tuckup. Stood he naturally covers a lot of ground and today on the move he was a little tinker. In the rare moments of calmness I saw a well moving youngster who, once settled, will have a great career.

3rd Gracie & Thomas’ Conestoga & Crossroads Kara Journeys to Trailkeeper (IMP) (Otterhound)

AV Hound Open

1st Small’s Glynlythe’s Heirloom for Devondax (Dachshund Min S/H)

2nd Partridge’s Pettigans Viva La Vida by Riveroyal (Dachshund L/H)

3rd Strong & Clinton’s Crosscop Kiss Me Here for Mackjama (Whippet)

AV Hound Special Veteran (7-9yrs)

1st Carter’s CH Afilador Room on the Broom ShCM ShCEx VW (Ibizan Hound)

2nd Tucker’s Elmstracker Glacial Force (BMH)

Hard to believe that this Bavarian Moutain Hound is 9 years of age. He is in super condition and is a very nice size and shape. His outline is clean emphasising a strong neck, well muscled forequarters with well laid back shoulders and a strong back. On the move he demonstrated a lightness to his step and covered the ground easily.

3rd Breeze’s Davricard Hummingbird of Parkbreezeway ShCM VW

AV Hound Special Veteran (10+yrs)

1st Tree’s Ardenrun Sea Shanty by Keimantyre (Dachshund Min S/H)

It was hard to believe that this red bitch is 11 years of age. She is such a credit to her owner and was shown in exceptional condition. I loved her clean outline which accentuated her long neck and firm topline. She is feminine with a beautiful head. Best Veteran.

2nd Carter’s Amahte’s Bewitched VW (IMP) (Ibizan Hound)

AV Hound Champion

What a class! I was completely spoilt for choice between some outstanding hounds.

1st Breeze’s CH Dufosee Dragonfly of Parkebreeway JW (Beagle)

Heading up a star studded class, this 6 year old broken tri bitch oozes breed type. She is so sound and her outline is first class. She has a long muscular neck which leads to well laid back shoulders and then flows to a level topline and super tailset. She is balanced and I’ve no doubt could ‘go all day’.

2nd McCartney’s CH Soletrader Freddie Mercury JW (PBGV)

A quality 6 year old male PBGV. I was not surprised to see he was a Champion as he has so many lovely qualities. I particularly loved his shape and size with the correct 7:5 ratio, his masculine head and on the moved he was free and effortless.

3rd Carter’s IR CH Aabidah De Polvo Magico (IMP) (Sloughi)

William Harris Memorial AV Puppy Stakes

1st Smith’s Snowshoes Light the Way (Alaskan Malamute)

I was really impressed with this 6 month old bitch. She is very together for her age and was shown and presented to perfection. I loved her broad head, dark almond eyes and wide set ears. Stacked she has a super outline with high set tail, but felt she really excelled on the move where she strode out easily from her powerful rear. I am sure she will go on to great things.

2nd Howgate & Hull’s Tervanty Dragon Song at Palmik (Whippet)

3rd Thomas & Lusty’s Blamorder Side Hustle with Mournebrake JW

Judge: Lynn Bailey