Lancashire & Cheshire Dachshund Association

LANCASHIRE & CHESHIRE DACHSHUND ASSOCIATION OPEN SHOW

31ST JANUARY 2026

JUDGE: BLAKE CROCKER

My thanks to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge this friendly and well run show and to the exhibitors for their support and sportsmanship. I enjoyed it immensely. 

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE LONG-HAIRED)

PUPPY DOG 3 entries 1 ABS

1ST FINDOWRIE THE FIELD MARSHAL. Super red boy in very good coat with a handsome head, correct angulation and carrying a firm topline which he held on the stack and on the move. Covered plenty of ground on the move.

2ND GELLIJAMS THE ARCHER. 8 mths fawn who doesn’t quite have the angulation of the winner and is finer in head. Good chest, ribs and underline.

JUNIOR DOG 2 entries

1ST RESTINIM MR PIP. Very well made b&t with excellent bone, super front assembly, plenty of forechest, strong topline and broad, strong quarters. Long, conical head but slightly too much stop for my preference. Beautifully presented soft, straight coat with abundant feathering. Terrific movement on the out and back and plenty of drive from behind. Reserve Best Of Breed.

2ND SANMIK CAPTAIN AT WELINGTONWAY. Doesn’t have the outline of the winner but his head is classic with dark almond shaped eyes and a soft expression. Super temperament. Silky red coat coming on nicely.

POST GRADUATE DOG 1 entry

1ST SCRUMPTIOUS RED ON THE DOT JW. Shaded red who needs to fill his frame and relax a little as he tended to roach his back on the stack. He has a very handsome head with dark eyes and carries an excellent coat. Could be tidier coming to but covered plenty of ground.

OPEN DOG 1 entry 1 abs

VETERAN DOG/BITCH 1 entry 1abs

BABY PUPPY DOG/BITCH 2 entries

1st FINDOWRIE FORGET ME NOT. I loved this b&t baby, very little to fault. Well off for bone, straight front, well sprung ribs, soft coat and moved like a pro. All topped off with a very pretty head.

2nd DONNYDAX SHINING STAR. This fawn was a little unsure to start with and doesn’t have the angulation of 1. Such a pretty head though.

PUPPY BITCH 3 entries

1st FINDOWRIE FOLLOW THE DREAM FOR RESTINIM. A very promising red and one I was delighted to award both Best of Breed, Best Puppy and Reserve Best Puppy in Show. Front assembly has good layback of shoulder with upper arm of appropriate length, allowing for free forward reach. Straight forelegs with sufficient bone and neat, well-padded feet. Hindquarters well muscled with correct angulation, enabling strong drive. Slightly elongated body, firm topline, chest well developed with good forechest and adequate keel. Pretty head of correct proportions, alert expression, ears well set, of good length and beautifully feathered, framing the face correctly. Silky, smooth coat lying close with correct feathering developing on ears, chest, and tail. Sound, true, and purposeful on the move.

2nd WELINGTONWAY MISS MISCHIEF. Very pretty b&t, close up to 1. Confident, happy and well handled, taking everything in her stride. Doesn’t have the tail carriage of the winner.

3rd GELLIJAMS WILDEST DREAMS

JUNIOR BITCH 1 entry 1abs

POST GRADUATE BITCH 2 entries 1abs

1st DARWINDAX BOBBY JEAN AT WELINGTONWAY. Strongly made b&t who was roaching her back on the stack today. Feminine and correctly proportioned head, dark, almond-shaped eyes with intelligent expression, well set ears of good length and beautifully feathered. A bit messy coming to but what a happy mover she is with typical bold head carriage.

OPEN BITCH 1 entry

1st FINDOWRIE ELANA ROSE. Fantastically well made with a typical outline being long and low with a well-balanced, slightly elongated body and a full rump. She is of superior type and it was such a shame that she wouldn’t move on the floor today. I loved her and hope to see her again on a better day.

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED)

PUPPY DOG 2 entries

1st MARVALE ROYAL SALUTE AT HELYDON. Very well made b&t with excellent angulation fore and aft. Straight front, well developed chest, reasonably level back, slightly arched loin and good underline. Moved on a long stride with legs and feet parallel to each other.

2nd SHARNPHILLY TOM THUMB WITH MUTOKO. Brindle who couldn’t get into his stride today. Handsome head, excellent forechest and good over neck and shoulders.

JUNIOR DOG 0 entries

POST GRADUATE DOG 1 entry

1st METADALE SECRET ALLIANCE. Red who was super for type but didn’t stack well. Well angulated, long neck, enough upper arm, plenty of heart and lung room, full rump. Long, conical head. Excellent mover.

LIMIT DOG 1 entry

1st BRONIA LUCIEN FOR DEVONDAX. I loved the type and style of this fawn. He has the most wonderful head and correct expression, well developed forechest, ribs well back and a terrifically showy side gait. I liked him a lot. A worthy Reserve Best of Breed to a bitch on top form

OPEN DOG 2 entries

It was a hard decision between these two quality dogs as I loved them both. Both full of breed type.

1st JENIVON'S STARFINCH. Slightly better in front than the second and showed better. Conical head, excellent over neck and shoulders, compact and well muscled.

2nd BRONIA GUSTAVE OF MELRIDING. Has a better rear than the winner and carries a better topline. No exaggeration about him.

VETERAN DOG/BITCH 0 entries

BABY PUPPY DOG/BITCH 3 entries

1st JENIVONS THE STORY LIVES ON. There was very little to fault on this shaded red, he is absolutely super and there are exciting times ahead for him.

2nd JENIVONS KEEPING ON GOING. Litter sister and exuding just as much quality and terrific conformation. Breeder should be very proud.

3rd BRONIA RIHANNA AT LOUROMI

PUPPY BITCH 2 entries

1st JENIVON’S SECRET WISH. A very appealing youngster who shows much promise and was a worthy Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy in Show. Feminine head with correct proportions, slightly arched skull and moderate stop. Dark, bright eyes giving a keen, alert expression. Ears well set, of good length, lying neatly to the cheeks. Well off for bone, long neck, super forechest, plenty of heart and lung room, croup a little steep, well muscled rear. Dense glossy coat. Moved with ease and style.

2nd SHARNPHILLY THUMBELINA WITH MUTOKO. A very nice red brindle who didn’t quite have the movement of the winner. Beautiful head carried well, well balanced throughout, excellent forechest, short, smooth coat.

JUNIOR BITCH 4 entries

Two beautiful girls full of type and quality.

1st MARVALE GOLDEN ORIOLE FOR DEVONDAX JW. Gorgeous, conical head slightly arched skull, expressive almond eyes, high set ears. Neck fits cleanly into shoulders, excellent front assembly, well ribbed back, quarters strong and well muscled, short hocks, free flowing movement.

2nd BRONIA SOLANGE AT LOUROMI JW. Same remarks apply but just a tad longer in leg.

3rd JENIVON’S SPICEBOMB

POST GRADUATE BITCH 2 entries

1st BRONIA’S ANNETTA AT LOWOODS. Shaded red who stood a little bum high today. Correct proportions, lovely head and expression, straight front and strong quarters. Presented in excellent condition and went really well.

2nd FRYSTONDAX SKYE AT SHARDBECK. Pretty headed b&t with good bone and depth. Has enough rear although was running up behind and a bit steep in croup for my preference. Moved with drive.

LIMIT BITCH 5 entries

A very good class and a hard fought contest between the first three.

1st METADALE LEGACY OF LOVE. A beautiful red who was a joy to watch on the move with her defiant head carriage and attitude. Excels in front and has a well muscled body and short loin.

2nd GLYNLYTHE'S HEIRLOOM FOR DEVONDAX JW. Beautiful conical head, prominent forechest, super topline, excellent make and shape.

3rd MARVALE ROSEFINCH AT HELYDON

OPEN BITCH 2 entries

1st JENIVONS MISS MARPLE. A quality bitch who presents a very typical and balanced picture, and one I was pleased to award Best of Breed and then reserve Best in Show. Feminine head of correct proportions, with a slightly arched skull and moderate stop. Dark, expressive eyes of good shape, giving a keen and intelligent expression. Ears well set, of appropriate length, lying close to the cheeks. Excellent outline, sound in front with well-laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Forelegs straight with adequate bone and neat, compact feet. Hindquarters well angulated and muscular. Temperament confident and composed, showing well throughout. Moved straight and sound both coming and going.

2nd LOIS LANE CHEKY'S HOJANMIT AT DAXIEMOORS (IMP FCA). Another super bitch with a very pretty and well balanced head, very well constructed body and covering plenty of ground on the move with lots of drive from behind. Close up.

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE-HAIRED)

PUPPY DOG 1 entry

1st JANACOP SWEET CHILD OF MINE. Very promising shaded red carrying a dense harsh coat. Long, conical head, slightly arched muzzle, dark eyes, well made front, moderately long body, strong quarters, carried a lovely topline. Please to award him Best Puppy in Breed.

JUNIOR DOG 0 entries

LIMIT DOG 1 entry

1st HELYDON XTRA XPECIAL JW. Super lad of excellent type wearing a straight harsh coat with good furnishings. Handsome head and eye, well developed chest, goes really well maintaining his topline and shape.

OPEN DOG 2 entries 1 abs

1st BIMINI MOONRISE AT CARLITA. A very typical dog who impressed for his overall balance, breed character, and sound construction, and a deserving Best of Breed winner. Cracking head with strong muzzle and good fill under the eyes. Excellent harsh furnishings, with pronounced eyebrows and beard, enhancing true breed character. Front assembly well constructed, with good layback of shoulder and corresponding upper arm, allowing for correct reach. Forelegs straight with good bone and tight, well-knuckled feet. Hindquarters strong and muscular with appropriate angulation, providing powerful drive. Moved soundly and purposefully, covering the ground with ease. Maintained his topline on the move, showing good reach in front and strong drive from behind, true both coming and going. Temperament confident and workmanlike, showing alertness without any sign of nervousness.

VETERAN DOG/BITCH 1 entry

1st CH CARLITA SUNRISE JW. A lovely wild boar veteran in superb coat and condition. Long conical head, high set ears, reachy neck, well laid shoulders and good return. Excellent keel, well muscled quarters. Moved well. Best Veteran in Show.

BABY PUPPY DOG/BITCH 2 entries

1st HELYDON YER YOLO. Fabulous baby showing great promise. Must have an exciting future. Absolutely lovely. Best Baby Puppy and Best Baby Puppy in Show.

2nd CARLITA DESTINY’S CHILD. My notes say it all “So funny, I could have taken her home.”

PUPPY BITCH 0 entries

JUNIOR BITCH 0 entries

LIMIT BITCH 2 entries

1st ROZELLE ROSALIE AT JANACOP JW. A well presented fawn who could have better front angulation but has an excellent topline, plenty of depth and is well ribbed back. Moved well.

2nd HELYDON XEPTIONAL XAYA JW. I liked her for type and size. Super rear, in excellent coat.

OPEN BITCH 2 entries 1 abs

1st CH HELYDON TARTAN TALULA JW. Lovely size and type with a super front and forechest and plenty of heart and lung room. Beautiful head with typical expression. Coat harsh with plenty of furnishings. Moved with drive covering plenty of ground. Pleased to award her Reserve Best of Breed.

DACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED)

PUPPY DOG 1 entry 1 abs

JUNIOR DOG 1 entry

1st KINDEACE LONDON'S CALLING JW. Super front, neck and shoulders on this shaded red. He has strong bone and wonderful broad, deep, close knit feet. Conical head and dark, obliquely set eyes. Just lacking some coat today.

LIMIT DOG 3 entries 1 abs

1st DELSAUX LIFE GOES ON AT KINDEACE. Shaded red in excellent coat. I liked his typy head and expression, balance and length. Easy mover carrying his tail well.

2nd RANGLEWOOD PHEONIX AT DONNADACH. He is better angulated than the winner but he was lifting his tail today which cost him the class. Very sound on the move.

OPEN DOG 3 entries

1st KINDEACE HIT THE ROAD JACK JW. Quality shaded red with a handsome and balanced head and strong jaws, dark eyes and high set and well furnished ears. Neck flows into shoulders, strong topline, prominent keel and deep brisket. Super ribbing. Well muscled quarters. Carries just the right amount of coat. A worthy Best of Breed.

2nd RANGLEWOOD FINLAGGAN AT DONNADACH. Rather heavily coated for my taste but nevertheless he is of good type although he falls off sightly over the croup. Sloping shoulders, back reasonably level, full rump. Went really well.

VETERAN DOG/BITCH 1 entry

1st CEDAVOCH IT'S TABOO AT KINDEACE VW. Presented in fabulous condition. His front is well developed and he has good depth of brisket, good ribbing and strong quarters. Lovely mover.

BABY PUPPY DOG/BITCH 0 entries

PUPPY BITCH 1 entry 1 abs

JUNIOR BITCH 2 entries 1 abs

1st FAHOOGLE MINACK. Shaded red not making the best of herself on the stack as she tended to roach her back. That said she has a very pretty head and lovely eye, good front and forechest and a well muscled body. Carries a lovely soft and straight coat.

LIMIT BITCH 4 entries 3 abs

1st METADALE MERENGUE. Another quality bitch with the loveliest of heads and dark oval eyes. Well off for bone, close knit feet, good length and return of upper arm, ribs carried well back, well muscled second thigh. Not very enthusiastic on the move.

OPEN BITCH 1 entry 1 abs

DACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED)

PUPPY DOG 1 entry 1 abs

JUNIOR DOG 1 entry

1st LONGMEL COINTREAU TRUFFLE. Shaded red with well made front assembly, good ribbing and strong rear. Head of good proportions and dark oval eyes. Moved OK but lifts in front. Well presented coat.

POST GRADUATE DOG 1 entry 1 abs

OPEN DOG 3 entries 1 abs

1st CH MARVALE’S MANIFESTO AT JENIVON. Cracking b&t of superior type and quality. His head is typical with dark eyes and a wonderful intelligent expression and it fits cleanly into his long, slightly arched neck which in turn runs gracefully into his shoulders. Shoulder blades are long and well laid back with equal length of upper arm covered with hard, supple muscles. His body is compact and well muscled, ribs carried well back and excellent underline with sufficient ground clearance. He has such well made quarters and close knit feet. On the move he excels with his easy stride and ground covering gait and impresses with his bold and defiant head carriage. He’s good and he knows it; my pleasure to make him Best of Breed and Best in Show.

2nd LONGMEL COURVOISIER TRUFFLE. Finer all through than the winner but he is very well constructed and sound on the move. Handsome head, long neck, well ribbed back and strong loin. Very good on the out and back and holds his shape well.

VETERAN DOG/BITCH 0 entries

BABY PUPPY DOG/BITCH 0 entries

PUPPY BITCH 1 entry 1 abs

JUNIOR BITCH 2 entries

1st MELRIDING TRUE COLOURS AT JENIVON. A very smart b&t who presents a stunning outline on the stack and exudes quality. Compact and well muscled body with sufficient ground clearance, very pretty well balanced head with correctly shaped dark eyes and a wonderful expression. She has a firm topline, strong loin and well developed quarters. She impresses on the move carrying her head with confidence and holding her shape. A worthy Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd LONGMEL CHRISTMAS TRUFFLE. Pretty headed girl who is well made all through. Presents a very good outline, moves well and holds her topline but lifts a touch in front.

POST GRADUATE BITCH 1 entry 1 abs

OPEN BITCH 1 entry

1st LONGMEL AFTER EIGHT TRUFFLE. Beautifully headed b&t who is very well constructed with decent angles and a straight front. Very good mover.

DACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED)

PUPPY DOG 0 entries

JUNIOR DOG 0 entries

LIMIT DOG 1 entry

1st SALIXIAN MOROCCAN MINT. Finer in bone than ideal and a bit short of coat today but he has good ribbing, carries a firm topline and has plenty of depth. Steady mover. Reserve Best of Breed.

OPEN DOG 1 entry

1st SALIXIAN MOROCCAN MINT Repeat

VETERAN DOG/BITCH 0 entries

BABY PUPPY DOG/BITCH 0 entries

PUPPY BITCH 2 entries

Two lovely puppies.

1st DRAKKINA DRAGON'S GIRL FOR JOCAGIL. Feminine head of good proportions, with a keen expression and correct ear set. Harsh furnishings already developing well, giving true breed character. Pleasing outline with a level topline, deep chest, good underline and well made quarters. Moved confidently and true.

2nd CLOUDSIDE XENA. I found her slightly prettier than the winner but being 5 months younger her body has to develop a little. Chest developing as expected for age, with good rib and a strong loin. Well-made front, straight forelegs and neat feet. Happy, outgoing temperament.

JUNIOR BITCH 0 entries

LIMIT BITCH 3 entries

1st BRUMBERHILL BISCUIT TO AMBIESQUE. Full of breed type and presents a typical outline. Compact and well proportioned body without exaggeration, beautiful head with well developed eyebrows and beard, well set ears. Good length of neck, clean over neck and shoulders, holds her topline well, good ribbing and well muscled quarters. Fabulous harsh and dense coat. Excellent presentation. Has plenty of reach and drive on the move. Delighted to award her Best of Breed.

2nd HAZELGLADE HARRIET. A lovely type, well balanced and has good ground clearance. Well shaped head with tapering muzzle and intelligent expression. Balanced well muscled body, strong quarters. Not in such good coat as the winner. Moved with purpose.

3rd TANNAHILL THALIA

OPEN BITCH 1 entry

1st WYLDETARN ADO. Feminine head with conical shape and tapering muzzle. Pleasing outline, correctly proportioned and compact. Great texture to her coat, excellent furnishings. Moved with drive holding her topline and head well.