Longhaired Dachshund Club

Baby Puppy Dog (2 entries, 1 absent)

1. – Wellingtonway Muffin Man (Mrs KJ & Mr DL Gunter)

Very promising red baby puppy, not quite 6 months old. A mature little dog for his age, showing lots of confidence on his first outing. Attractive head with good chest and pleasing length of body. Balanced overall and already showing a lovely outline. Shown very capably by his 5-year-old handler, making a delightful partnership. One to watch for the future.

Minor Puppy Dog (5 entries)

1. – Crownlake Rolls Royce (Miss D Mason)

Just 6 months old, this youngster presents a very promising picture. Attractive head with a good chest and pleasing length of body. Well balanced and already showing maturity for his age. Moved very well, maintaining his outline. Beautiful coat and well-presented throughout. One to watch for the future.

2. Daniello Felix Star at Abbykiera ((Mrs LM McNulty)

Although 8 months old not quite as mature as my winner, but still a pleasing youngster. Good length of rib with a nice chest and an attractive head. Well-marked and of good type. Another with potential as he develops.

Puppy Dog (5 entries)

1. – Dandydayo Cowboy & Kisses (Mr A Whitfield-Roberts)

9-month-old red puppy of lovely size and balance. Attractive head with well-set ears and a pleasing expression. Good chest and correct front assembly with neat, tight feet. Nice height to length ratio and already carrying a good, full coat. Maintained a good topline. A very promising youngster.

2. – Hanishan Starlightexpress (Miss H Woodvine-Shone)

Another pleasing puppy with a nice head and good chest, complemented by well-shaped almond eyes. Balanced overall and of good type. Not as settled on the move today as my winner, but a lovely dog with immense potential as he matures.

Best Puppy Dog

Junior Dog (4 entries 1 absent)

1.– Indiko Fire and Ice (Mrs KM Drady)

Shaded cream dog, well balanced and correctly proportioned with good bone throughout. Masculine head with good pigment and a well-shaped dark eye giving a pleasing expression. Good chest and well-laid shoulders. Nicely ribbed with a short, strong loin. Maintained a firm topline both standing and on the move. Balanced rear angulation and moved out confidently with good reach and drive.

2 – Erinshore Red Robin for Ulani (Mrs K & Mr R Neasby)

Pleasant red dog with a good length of body and well ribbed back. Correct in height to length ratio, though a little low to the ground on the day. Head acceptable, although eye a touch round. Not quite the movement of my winner, lacking the same balance and drive, but still a sound exhibit.

Post Graduate Dog (4 entries)

1. Scrumptious Red On The Dot JW (Mrs C May)

Shaded red dog, very well put together and presenting a balanced outline. Lovely head with correct ear set and dark eye giving a pleasing expression. Good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Nicely developed fore- chest and well ribbed with a short, strong loin. Maintained a firm topline both standing and on the move. Balanced rear angulation and moved out soundly and with good coordination.

2. Restinim Mr Pip (Rev A Fairchild)

Quality black and tan dog with a pleasing, masculine head of good length and balance, complemented by a dark eye and well-set ears. Good length of neck into well-placed shoulders. Well ribbed with adequate chest and a short loin. Balanced rear angulation. Moved well when settled, but not the confidence of my 1st.

Open Dog (1 entry)

1. – Tolberg Black Adder at Indiko (Mrs KM Drady)

Attractive black and tan dog, well balanced and presenting a pleasing outline. Good head with well-shaped dark eye and a lovely expression. Excellent front with prominent fore-chest and tight feet. Well ribbed and strong throughout. Maintained a firm topline and moved out soundly with good drive, holding his shape well on the move. A quality exhibit who caught my eye when he came into the ring.

                                                                                 Best dog & Best of Breed.

Veteran Dog (2 entries 1 absent)

1. Ch. Hanishan Fire Cracker (Miss H Woodvine-Shone)

Shaded red dog of seven years, presented in lovely condition and enjoying his day. Good front assembly with a pleasing oval fore-chest and well-laid, tight shoulders. Maintained a firm topline. Correct height to length ratio. Moved out with plenty of drive. An eye-catching and well-presented veteran.

                                                                                                                 Best Veteran

                                                                                              Reserve Best Dog

Baby Puppy Bitch (5 entries)

1. – Allforus Black Ice (Mrs C Bell)

A gorgeous 5-month-old black and cream bitch. Nice length with a good chest, lovely face and expressive eyes, and a beautiful coat. Moved well for a baby; just needs a little more practice on the table and overall. Has great promise—one to watch.

2. – Wellingtonway Mad Madam Mim (Mrs KJ & Mr DL Gunter)

Another lovely 5-month-old puppy. Good coat and moved satisfactorily. Confident on the table but a little skittish on the move; this should improve with age and experience.

Minor Puppy Bitch (4 entries – 2 absent)

1. – Findowrie Forget me not (Mrs ME Poole)

A lovely black and tan girl, very mature for her age with a nice coat. Good chest and pleasing expression. Held a lovely topline on the move, noticeably confident both on the table and on the go. I am sure she has a bright future in showing.

2. – Crownlake Dream Weaver on Sidbury Hill (Mr A & Mrs K Stevens)

A lovely 6-month-old puppy with a good head and topline, not as well developed in the chest but moved very well, not as mature as my 1st but one to watch as she matures.

                                                                                            Best Puppy & BPIS

Puppy Bitch (11 entries – 5 absent)

1. – Findowrie Field of Dreams (Rev A Fairchild)

A very appealing puppy, nicely balanced for her age. Good chest with nice ribbing and a compact outline. Feminine with a pleasing overall shape. Held a lovely topline on the move, which just gave her the edge in this class.

                                                                                          Reserve Best Puppy

2. – Summerview Lucy Locket (Mrs J & Mr P King)

Very close decision. A lovely black and tan with a nice chest and good length of rib. Moved well and showed a pleasing outline. Not as compact as the winner today, but a quality youngster.

Junior Bitch (7 entries – 4 absent)

1. - Indiko A Touch of Cream at Tolberg JW (Mrs L Bell)

Very striking, confident black and cream bitch of correct proportions. Lovely front, beautiful head, and expression. Good length of rib and well balanced throughout. Sound, active mover who held her shape well on the move, showing particularly good hind action. A showstopper.

2. - Cunannun Put The Crazy Away (Mrs SS Millington)

Solid bitch with good length of rib. Nice head and expression. Not as positive on the move as my winner today.

                                                                                Best Bitch & Best of Breed

Post Graduate Bitch (9 entries – 6 absent)

1. Minard Whispering Angel at Treranch (Mrs PG Westaway)

Lovely red bitch with a pleasing front and good length of rib. Well balanced with a good topline. Moved soundly and with purpose.

2 - Kazamours Evening in Paris (Mrs K Stevens)

Close decision with my winner. Attractive cream bitch with a good coat, nice head, and lovely expression. Just not as positive on the move as first.

Limit Bitch (8 entries – 4 absent)

  1 - Indigo Eternal Flame (Mrs KM Drady)

Lovely black and cream bitch of excellent type and balance. Feminine head with nice eyes and good reach of neck into well-laid shoulders. Well-ribbed with strong topline and sound movement, holding her outline both standing and on the move. Shown in excellent condition.

2 - Crownlakes Million Dreams (Miss D Mason)

Dark red bitch of lovely type with excellent overall construction. Pleasing head with good reach of neck and well-laid shoulders. Strong ribbing and sound front, moving freely and maintaining a good outline. Shown in beautiful condition but just lacked the poise of the winner today.

Open Bitch (5 entries – 2 absent)

1 – Tolberg Cream Surprise at Indiko (Mrs KM Drady)

Lovely feminine cream bitch with an attractive head and pleasing expression. Good shoulders and well ribbed, with a prominent fore-chest and correct topline and underline. Balanced throughout. Moved well, maintaining her outline and showing herself to advantage.

Reserve Best Bitch

2 – Dolyharp Sweet Harmony (Mrs P Cox)

Attractive red bitch with a nice head and good topline. Well balanced overall and of pleasing type. A close decision, but not the movement of my winner on the day.

Veteran Bitch (1 entry)

1 – Abbilis Maleficent at Treranch (Mrs PG Westaway)

Well-presented veteran bitch good overall balance and condition. Feminine throughout with a pleasing head and expression. Maintained a good top-line and moved out soundly.

                                                                                                    Mrs Vivienne Findlay

                                                                                                     Hanburydax