Longhaired Dachshund Club

LONGHAIRED DACHSHUND CLUB CHAMPIONSIP SHOW 18/04/2026

Long Haired Dachshund Club Championship Show - 18/04/26

Dachshund - Long Haired

Judge - Juliet Cooper

I would like to express my sincere thanks to the exhibitors, as well as the hard-working officers and committee, for giving me this opportunity. There was plenty of laughter and good sportsmanship throughout the day.

Special thanks go to Lesley Elliott and Judith Haynes for stewarding all day—your efforts were very much appreciated, as was the lovely lunch.

The exhibits were all presented in excellent condition, and temperaments, as expected, were fantastic. I found quite a variety in type, which is the norm these days across all varieties. Size was very varied, particularly in the males; some are becoming too big, with coarse heads—this is something that needs watching.

I did note a few exhibits out at the elbows, with upright shoulders and narrow hindquarters. Coats can only mask faults, not correct them.

At present, the bitches appear superior, and I was spoilt for choice in the challenge—I could easily have awarded three or four tickets.

Overall, my winners were very pleasing indeed, with my Best Puppy going BPIS and my Veteran going BVIS. Congratulations to all concerned.

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Veteran Dog (2)

1st: ROBERTS Swansford Gabrieldor

What a start to my day, getting my hands on this chap again after seven years. Apparently, I awarded him BP and RCC as a puppy—what a star he remains, both in the ring and in producing quality offspring. Presented in hard condition, his coat was in full bloom without distracting from his outline. He has a correct head with good eye shape, a long neck, well-angulated shoulders, correct forechest, wonderful bone and feet, good ribbing, and a short loin. His quarters are well angulated with correct rear pasterns. He moved with purpose, maintaining his outline at all times. RCC, Best Veteran, Best Veteran in Show.

2nd: GARLICK Ranglewood Harvest Song

Another I have seen before—a quality old gentleman still in good, hard condition. He has many good attributes and represents the soundness and quality of established bloodlines. His full coat slightly obscured his outline, and movement was a little sluggish, but he is entitled to take things easier now.

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Minor Puppy Dog (1)

1st: HANNEY MITCHELL Bronia Luciano

A well-developed, correctly sized 8-month-old puppy. He has a strong yet elegant head, good shoulder angulation, tight elbows, excellent rib length, and a firm topline. His hind angulation is correct, with good front reach and drive. He moved true from all angles. His coat texture is lovely and shows off his outline well. He has a bright future as he matures. Best Puppy Dog.

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Puppy Dog (1)

1st: RODRIGUES Sujarah Dare to Dream

An 11-month-old male of very nice breed type, shown in excellent coat and condition. He does not need to grow on much more. He has a pleasing head and expression, a clean neck, and a good front assembly, though still slightly loose in elbow. Good legs and feet, well-ribbed body, and nice quarters.

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Junior Dog (1)

1st: GARLICK Rangelwood Christmas Star

A stylish, smaller type with an elegant head of good proportions and dark eye. Good reach of neck, well-filled forechest, tight elbows, and correct forehand. Ribbing is carried well back, with well-let-down quarters. Moved soundly with drive. A promising youngster.

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Yearling Dog (4,1)

1st: LACEY Abydezi Shades of Glory

Larger and taller but the soundest in the class. Fine head with good proportions and dark eye. Good neck, well-filled forechest, tight elbows, correct forehand, and ribbing carried well back. Well-let-down quarters and sound movement with drive.

2nd: PARTRIDGE Rangelwood Xmas Cracker to Riveroyal

Preferred his size over the winner. Masculine head and good neck length, with good front angulation leading to a well-sprung rib. Hind movement is adequate, though I would prefer more angulation for greater drive, as he is a little wide at present. Coat in good order and not distracting.

3rd: O'NEILL Rangelwood Phoenix at Donnadach

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Graduate Dog (1)

1st: PASKINS Kindeace London’s Calling JW

Correct size, though slightly strong in head. Well-arched neck, prominent forechest, and a keel extending well back. Strong topline and deep ribbing. Hocks are strong and parallel. Presents well in profile, covering the ground in style while maintaining a lovely outline. Just needs his adult coat to complete the picture.

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Post Graduate Dog (1)

1st: PAGE Giovanni Rude for Kokoda

An elegant male of good size and proportions. Soundly constructed, with a good head and front, well-angulated, and moving steadily. Not as strong in topline as some, but an honest and balanced type.

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Limit Dog (3,1)

1st: PASKINS Kindeace Hit the Road Jack

Good size, though I would prefer a finer head. Strong, lengthy neck leading into well-laid shoulders, correct front assembly, tight elbows, level topline, and good ribbing. Good rear angulation, which he uses well on the move. Very sound, maintaining a steady profile throughout.

2nd: O'NEILL Ranglewood Finlaggan at Donnadach

Correct size, taller than the winner, and more elegant in head shape. Well-laid shoulders with adequate upper arm. Not the topline of the winner, but holds shape on the move. I would like to see more drive from behind.

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Open Dog (2,1)

1st: MCNAUGHTON Cedavoch Circeo

An outstanding young stallion in top form. Elegant, well-chiselled head, dark eye, and thoughtful expression. Excellent shoulders and correct upper arm length. Good prosternum and width throughout, with long ribbing carried well back and well-angulated quarters. He looks a picture on the move, maintaining his topline and moving true both ways. Excellent coat and showy temperament. Delighted to award him CC and BOB, and pleased to see he has gained his title—well deserved. Later awarded Reserve BIS.

2nd: CROSS Breezelyn Long Way to Go to Loggeta

A different type to the winner, but an honest one. Correct size, lovely head and expression, good shoulder placement, well-ribbed body, and strong topline. No exaggerations, with excellent rear angulation. Very balanced standing and moving. Could benefit from more coat to complete the picture.

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Champion Dog (1)

1st: GEESON Ch Abydachs Return of the Night

A well-presented, elegant dog who fully deserves his title. Correct size, shapely head, good neck, shoulders, and front assembly with adequate ground clearance. Strong topline, plenty of rib, and well-shaped hindquarters. Moves with ease—powerful yet balanced. A dog that fills the eye from all angles and pushed hard in a strong lineup.

Veteran Bitch (1)

1st BAILEY Glasvey Double Trouble For Loggeta JW VW

The most elegant bitch I have seen in a long time, Put down to perfection, in tip top condition. I feel this girl correct size, elegant head, good neck, shoulders and front assembly. Strong topline, plenty of rib, well-shaped hind quarters, moves with ease and verve, leaving some of the youngsters behind. Powerful yet elegant. Totally fills the eye from all angles, in very strong line up she Put in a faultless performance to take BCC, I believe this to be her third, congratulations

Baby Puppy Bitch (1,1)

1st: CROSS Abydezi Bellatrix Loggeta

Sweetest baby with outgoing temperament, at 5 months has everything in the correct proportion, feminine head, reachy neck, already tight elbows, prominent sternum, good upper arm. Particularly impressed with the strength in topline for such a baby. Good angulation, considering the size of the rings she stepped out like she owned it. Will watch her progression. Best Baby Puppy

Minor Puppy Bitch (1)

1st: HANNEY MITCHELL Bronia Luciella.

Very promising litter sister to puppy dog and sired by BOB, At her first show gave a star performance. Obviously does not yet possess the full bloom coat of the older girls, but she has a correct coat of good texture and shows her outline well. Feminine well shaped head, good eye shape & colour, reachy neck, well angulated shoulder in the correct position, tight in elbow, ample forechest & ribbing carried well back, excellent bone, correct fall on croup, good length to first & second thigh. Moved very soundly keeping her correct profile, totally true with reach and drive, which eventually led to me awarding her Best Puppy Bitch, Best Puppy in Breed, Res CC in good company, eventually Best puppy in show.

Puppy Bitch (3)

3 Very different types in this class.

1st: WHITFIELD-ROBERTS Swansford Opheliadora

Well put together baby, not quite as forward in growth as MPB, Correct size, strong well shaped head, correct shoulder placement with tight elbows. shoulders and front assembly, held firm top and underline, plenty of rear angulation, moved well for her age and had ring presence, promising baby.

2nd: CLARKE Briarmist Fire and Ice to Tekalhaus (Imp Aus)

More continental in style so not the heavy coat of some, what she has covers well with no distractions. Has a beautiful head and eye, reachy neck, good prosternum, ribbed well back, deep keel. Topline will strengthen with age, can move with drive and purpose.

3rd: RODGRIGUES Sujarah Daydream Believer

Junior Bitch (2,)

1st: MCNAUGHTONS Cedavoch Twist of Fate

Another quality bitch produced by this kennel,Cracking youngster just out of puppy and heading to top honours. Excels in head, eye, reachy neck, well ribbed, strong top and underlines, well-shaped hind quarters, lovely depth of keel, moved soundly and with ease. Good furnishings and beautifully put together, pushed hard in the challenge with her overall soundness and elegance.

 2nd: RICHARDSON Rangelwood Noelle

Smaller and finer type than winner, Well proportioned, good front, shoulders and well off for ribbing. Nicely angulated, well covered body, nice, shaped feet. Moved with ease again retaining a good shape at all times.

Yearling Bitch (2)

1st: ROBERTS Pettigans C'Est La Vie at Swansford

First time out for this girl, very classic type from this kennel oozes quality, stockier build but not lacking elegance,nicely shaped head, sweet expression, not over done in any area, good overall shape and balance, well placed shoulder with good return of upper arm, well ribbed, short loin, well balanced quarters, A little reserved on the move due to lack of experience, but in the challenge moved well with good extension. Liked her very much.

2nd: BARNICOTT & PASCOE Fahoogle Minack

 Another with continental look, taller and finer, a little short on rib and tucks up, head and neck elegant, longer in loin, moves ok.

Novice Bitch (1,A)

 Graduate Bitch (3,1)

1st: PARTRIDGE Pettigans Viva La Vida by Riverroyal

Saw her as a youngster, has developed well. Sound and honest,conical head prominent forechest good length of ribbing good rear angulation, holds a firm topline, Nicely balanced throughout. Her coat is still coming through and will make quite a difference to her.

2nd: HEAP Ranglewood Katrine

Carrying a little too much weight over the shoulder, and reluctant on the move OK through her head & neck, well ribbed back, good rear angulation, just not feeling it today.

Post Graduate Bitch (4,2)

1st: CHAPMAN Melminds Makayla

Lots to like with this good size quality bitch of substance, balanced head into elegant neck and front. Ribbing long and loin short. Strong rear angulation. Moved out very well keeping top and underline. Correct coat and furnishings

2nd: WEST Delsaux Twent Carat Golden for Kendalldax JW

Nice size and proportions. Good head and eye. Enough neck good topline. Strong well-rounded rear. Moved well in profile but front could be a little more positive.

Limit Bitch (7,3)

1st: NEGUS Tarramist Starlight (AI)

Excellent type winning this strong class. Excels in head, eye, reachy neck, well ribbed, strong top and underlines, well-shaped hind quarters, lovely depth of keel, moved soundly and with ease powering around the ring. Gleaming condition with correct furnishings so beautifully put together.

2nd: GARLICK Kyrenia Queens Request with Ranglewood

Honest type, not over flashy and one you need to get your hands on to appreciate, well made all through, with strong topline and excellent ribbing. Powerful rear drive and covers the ground well.

3rd: CHAPMAN Melminds Up on the Catwalk

Open Bitch (5)

Superb class

1st: ROBERTS Ch Swansford Padmeadora JW

Quality throughout. Good head and expression with Dark eye, correct length of neck, tight elbows, prominent keel well laid shoulders. Good ribbing, strong loin. Level topline, well angulated hindquarters. Super coat which enhanced her outlines, moved with lovely free front action and drive from hindquarters retaining a perfect outline viewed from all angles.

2nd: HANNEY-MITCHELL Ch Cavallibrook Final Fling Bronia

Very similar and close up to winner, slightly finer type. Well-made bitch with feminine head and eye. Reachy neck, well placed shoulders, tight elbows, good length of upper arm, good forechest, and spring of rib carried well back. Strong quarters used well on the move. Moves soundly with drive keeping a lovely outline.

3rd: NEGUS Tarramist Platinum Aria (AI)

Champion Bitch (3,1)

2 very worthy champions

1st: MCNAUGHTON Ch Cedavoch Just an Illusion

Well coated bitch put down to perfection. Feminine head with correct eye, lovely reach of neck with correct shoulder placement and angle of upper arm, she had lovely ribbing with correct body condition, strong topline, her quarters are well made with strong powerful hocks and moves true front and rear.

2nd: GEESON Ch Abydachs Fire in her Soul

Elegant head, good eye, very feminine bitch lovely outline extended neck well placed shoulders well extended ribbed good mover front and rear, held topline and shape as she flowed round the ring. Very strong competition with winner.