Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Darlington. Min Long Dachs

Impressed with how well they coped with the wind and noise. I was also very pleasantly surprised with the quality of this entry, well done to breeders. Generally necks and fronts have improved, and I thought size remained within standard. Most were well muscled and v well presented.

Veteran d (1)

1st: 2421 WOODVINE-SHONE, Miss Hannah Ch Hanishan Fire Cracker

V good d to start. Liked his proportions and has enough ground clearance. Strong masc head. Eyes could be darker. Medium neck. Well laid shoulder with long sloping upper arm. Well ribbed. Strong rear. Went v well. RCC

Minor puppy d (3,2)

1st: 2414 PHILLIPS, Mrs J & Mr P Dizzydax's Storming Norman At Summerview

Promising baby who has a super head with excellent pigment. Long neck.. Well laid shoulder. Long upper arm. Feet could be better. Would him to be shorter in loin, but holds his topline. Moves well.

Puppy d (3,2)

1st: 2407 MASON, Miss Daisy Crownlake Rolls Royce

Promising pup. Liked his head. Dark eyes. Enough neck and well made front. Would like a longer rib and shorter loin. Moderate rear. Accurate on the move.

Junior d (2)

1st: 2419 WHITFIELD-ROBERTS, Mr A Dandydayo Cowboy And Kisses

Really good young d who could make a bit more of himself. Liked his head. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. Well ribbed. Level topline. Uses his rear so v well. Liked his ground clearance. Was v close up to top awards.

2nd: 2408 MCNULTY, Mrs Linda Daniello Felix Star At Abbykiera

Liked his proportions, carries enough coat and in good condition. Would like more forechest and not the shoulder of 1. Long in loin. Moderate rear. V good mover out and back.

Post grad d (3,1)

1st: 2400 JACKSON, Miss Louise Anne Ruperb Bear Sunset

Quite a shapely d. Liked his head. Medium neck. Better front that 2. Enough rib. Firm in topline. Strong rear. Holds shape on move.

2nd: 2423 WOODVINE-SHONE, Miss Hannah Hanishan Starlightexpress

Stronger in head than 1. Dark eyes. Medium neck. Liked his body. Rear matches front. Quite a good mover.

Limit d (3)

Quite an even class.

1st: 2418 THOMSON, Mr Logan Rivandell Sirius Black Jw

Liked his head. Lovely eye and expression. Best neck and shoulder in class. Elbows and feet could be tighter. Liked his ground clearance. Ribs are ok. Level topline. Low hocks.

2nd: 2384 CAUSIER, Mrs Jackie Captain Caos

He is slightly broad in skull. Pigment is ok. Well sprung rib. Level topline. Balanced in angulation.

3rd: 2412 MORRIN, Miss Colette & BARBI, Miss Christina Zilcan Vanilla Ice For Arlatdax JW

Open d (6,1)

1st: 2387 DARE, Mrs And Mrs F And C Hanney-mitchell And Al Capone Crespalia Bronia (imp Esp)

His proportions are correct and he has correct ground clearance, not at all surprised to see he is European. V good head, would like a slightly bigger eye. Long neck. Well laid shoulder. Well ribbed back. Short enough in loin. Moderate rear. Correct coat. V much a Dachshund. CC, congratulations on new Champion, think he could be an asset in the UK.

2nd: 2386 DALTON, Miss Olivia Llansansior On The Rocks

Has a super head with dark eyes. V good front. Correct forechest. Level topline. Well ribbed. Liked his rear. Bigger than 1.

3rd: 2389 DRADY, Mrs K M Ch Indiko Fire And Ice JW

Res: 2383 BROWN, Mrs Linda Ch Dolyharp Rossini At Garbosa JW

VHC: 2409 MCSORLEY, Miss Paris Barlaine Midnight Charmer

Veteran b (2)

1st: 2420 WOOD, Mr Roy Ch Wildstar Wrivera

V beautiful b who is so v well made. Fem in head. Dark eyes. Enough neck. Excellent front. Good forechest. Has ground clearance. Well ribbed. Liked her rear. Took an exceptional one to beat her. RCC & BV

2nd: 2397 HEATHER, Miss W Galrhia Full Of Beans At Ravensbeech

In v good condition and v well marked dapple. Fem in head. Well ribbed. Topline better moving than standing.

Minor puppy b (3,1)

1st: 2382 BORECKA, Mrs Salomea Kagatomisou Viva La Vi

Liked her proportions the best here. She has a v good head, would like a darker nose. Lengthy neck. Shoulders are ok, short in upper arm. Well ribbed. Good ground clearance. Uses her rear v well.

2nd: 2417 TAVERNER, Mrs Wendy Patricia Cheritondax Marsanne At Tavertekal

Would like a stronger head but pigment is excellent. Medium neck. Balanced in angulation. Slightly rounded in topline as yet. Lovely temperament. Very feminine.

Puppy b (6,1)

1st: 2424 WOODVINE-SHONE, Miss Hannah Jentiki Burnt Toast

Correct proportions and moved well. Liked her head. Medium neck. Well laid shoulder with a long sloping upper arm. Well ribbed. Holds a level topline. Well made rear. V promising. BP

2nd: 2390 DRADY, Mrs K M Bronia Celestial At Indiko

Liked her shape would like better pigment. She is fem in head, iIf not as strong as ideal. Enough neck. Quite a good front. Ribbing is ok.

3rd: 2415 STEVENS, Mr A & Mrs K . Crownlake Dream Weaver On Sidburyhill

Res: 2382 BORECKA, Mrs Salomea Kagatomisou Viva La Vi

VHC: 2413 MORRIN, Miss Colette & BARBI, Miss Christina Arlatdax Persian Poet

Junior b (1 abs)

Post grad b (3,1)

1st: 2422 WOODVINE-SHONE, Miss Hannah Hanishan Solar Express

Liked her proportions. Could be wider in front. Fem head, dark eyes. Medium neck. Well laid shoulder with lengthy upper arm. Fairly long keel. Better topline than 2 v good rear.

2nd: 2399 JACKSON, Miss Louise Anne Dream Beach Lucille

Show is quite long, stands high at rear but levels off moving. Long and fem in head with super pigment. Long shoulder. Well sprung rib. V moderate in rear.

Limit b (5,1)

1st: 2381 BELL, Mrs L Indiko Cast In Cream At Tolberg JW

Lovely shape and proportions, just a bit narrow in front. She has a fem head with good pigment. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Well ribbed. Holds a level topline. Liked her rear with low hocks. Easy mover.

3rd: 2395 HEATHER, Miss W Ravensbeech Florentine Whiteorchard JW

Had a better topline than 3.Liked her head. Well balanced in angulation. Well sprung ribs.

Res: 2406 MASON, Miss Daisy Crownlakes Million Dollars

Open b (8,1)

Very competitive class with many v good females here.

1st: 2380 BELL, Mrs L Ch Indiko A Touch Of Cream At Tolberg JW

Like her proportions, not too long and has ground clearance. Has a super head. Enough neck. V good front. Well ribbed. Level topline. Super rear which she uses v well. Quality b. Loved her shape, one of the best I have judged for quite a few years. CC & BOB

2nd: 2391 DRADY, Mrs K M Indiko Eternal Flame JW

V similar in type to 1, just not quite her feet. Liked her head. Lengthy beck. Plenty of forechest. Holds her topline. Ok rear.

3rd: 2410 MCSORLEY, Miss Paris Barlaine Golden Honey

Jeff Horswell