Hound Association Of Scotland

Hound Association of Scotland Premier Open Show 8th November 2026 Samantha Goldberg Thank you to the Association for inviting me to judge all the Dachshunds at their autumn Open show. Numerically not a huge entry but some very good entries amongst them. I was sorry to hear the Basset judge was unable to make it but pleased to take on the entry with promising youngsters coming through. Dachshund (Long Haired) No entries Dachshund (Smooth Haired) Puppy (2,2) Junior (1) 1st Swanson’s Altimarlach Beitidh Putans A feminine head with good proportions, framed by correct shaped and positioned ears with rounded tips. Muscular neck leading down to a well laid shoulder and correctly angulated front. Excellent keel and width in front. Moved out well in profile holding her topline and used her muscular quarters to advantage. Correct ground clearance. RBOB Post Graduate (3,2) 1st Balfour’s Clentry Steal the Limelight -A finer headed bitch with a muscular neck leading down to an excellent body with very good length of ribcage. She has a good wrap around and straight forward feet. She has a super topline and holds it well on the move in profile. Very good hindquarters and well angulated behind. Carrying a little weight which gives an impression of less ground clearance. Open (2,1) 1st Balfour’s Clentry Mango Passion ShCEx A classic head with strength in jaw and close fitting lips. Long muscular clean neck leading to very good topline and tail set. Correct ground clearance and strong breast bone with robust and long ribcage. Strong over the loin and moved out parallel both ways with drive. BOB Dachshund (Wire Haired) Puppy (2,1) 1st Binks’ Tannahill Night Rebel A naughty puppy enjoying her day out. Well proportioned head with distinct eyebrows and beard. Nicely rounded ear tips and held close to cheeks. Long muscular neck which flows down to her well laid shoulder and very pleasing topline, with underline fitting the standard too. Strong harsh coat over whole body and rib cage which extended well back. Well developed hind quarters with good muscle for age and parallel movement both ways. BP and delighted to see her go RBPIS Junior (2,1) 1st Christie’s Cloudside Xaiden at Decalleigh One I have judged previously and has matured well. Masculine head with desired eyebrows, relaxed ears and muscular long neck. A good keel and width between his forelegs with correct ground clearance proportions. Shown in super condition and very muscular both ends. Moved out well with ground covering profile movement and correct coat. RBOB Post Graduate (2) 1st Christie’s Cloudside Xaiden at Decalleigh 1st in J 2nd Mackenzie’s Sweetihoundz ae Fond Kiss A really pleasing head and expression, good beard and strong jaw. Long muscular neck leading to a good shoulder and well pronounced keel. Tight feet and stood up well in front. Rib cage extending well back and topline and tailset spot on. Not quite the width of quarters of 1st and preferred his drive behind. Open (4,1) 1st Binks’ Tannahill Lovely Day A feminine head and expression. Long muscular neck which flowed into her shoulders. Prominent keel and forechest with good width between front legs which wrapped well. Forequarters set well back and under her and height proportions correct. I particularly liked her flow of movement and strength behind on tight feet. BOB 2nd Christie’s Cloudside Valentino at Decalleigh JW ShCEx OSW Unlucky to meet 1st today. a smart dog, presented in good coat although seemed to be carrying a bit around his middle today. He has a well balanced head with good ridges and ear set correctly just touching his cheeks. A long muscular neck and well laid back shoulders down to an excellent depth of fore chest. Super hind quarters that propelled him around the ring. 3rd Mackenzie’s Stanegate Savannah with Sweethoundz Dachshund (Mini Long Haired) Puppy (3,1) 1st Kasprowicz’s Kagatomisou Valentine Daniello-Feminine head and correctly set ears. Good shoulder placement and forehand well under her with correct ground clearance. She moved out confidently in profile on tight feet, a little soft in topline at the moment but still carrying a little puppy fat so should tighten with time. BP 2nd Morrin & Barbi’s Arlatdax Persian Poet-unfortunately lacked confidence today and didn’t show herself as well as 1st. Feminine head with dark eye and well covered in hair. Good forehand and forechest. Her feet need to tighten as yet. May swop places on another day if she settles. Junior (1) 1st Kasprowicz’s Amberdach Inca Lily Daniello-dark eye and correct expression. Muscular neck and forechest pronounced with tight feet below. Ribcage extended well back and held her topline well on the move, using her hind quarters to advantage. Post Graduate (4,1) 1st Morrin & Barbi’s Zilcan Magic Moments for Arlatdax JW empathetically handled by a young junior to win the class. Good head proportions and correct size for the variety. Tight feet and good length of ribcage. Moved out well in profile. 2nd Kasprowicz’s Kagatomisou Valentine Daniello (1st in P) pipped her brother holding her topline better on the day 3rd Borecka & Kasprowicz’s Kagatomisou Valentino Open (2,1) 1st Morrin & Barbi’s Zilcan Vanilla Ice for Arlatdax JW-one I have judged before. A masculine head with dark eye and broad ears set at the right height framing his head. Shoulders laid well back and front wrap around of ribs correct. Correct parallel footfall on the move both ways with correct tail carriage. Held his topline well on the move. BOB Dachshund (Mini Smooth Haired) Puppy (0) Junior (0) Post Graduate (2,2) Open (2,1) 1st Cumberland’s Mumysami Beth Level of Crazy (JW) -correct head with good proportions, a little Roman nose, strong jaw and graceful well rounded ears touching the cheek. Very good fore-chest and strong breastbone in front of well angulated forehand. Tight feet. Strong quarters with well angulated lower thigh. Holds her topline well on the move and parallel both ways. I have judged her previously and she has matured well improving how she holds herself to give a super outline. Although alone a well deserved BOB Dachshund (Mini Wire Haired) Puppy (0) Junior (0) Post Graduate (0) Open (1) 1st Feetham’s Kimbleholme Piquet-empathetically handled as she was a bit upset in the noisy hall. Good eyebrows, beard and harsh coat. Well laid shoulder and excellent width and strength of thigh. Stacked up she makes a very good outline, with correct ground clearance and moved well both ways. BOB Basset Hound Puppy (1) 1st Cruickshank’s Culsalmond Bling it Ron Well I really liked this puppy, he came into the ring and drew the eye immediately. A masculine head with dome and pronounced occiput, loose, supple skin around lozenge eyes which were just right to give breed expression. Well flewed and long, velvety leathers. A super reach of neck leading to a very well laid shoulder and into a long strong topline. Ribs sprung and extending well back. Strong loin and round, muscular quarters which propelled him around the ring with thrust and style. Pushed the BOB hard but not quite as settled with puppy exuberance. BP, RBOB and delighted to see him go BPIS Junior (3,1) 1st Cruickshank’s Culsalmond Diamond Bling litter sister to 1st in Puppy and some similar comments apply, he just moved out with more “look at me” than her today. A feminine head, with true breed expression. Muscular neck leading down to a correct wrap around crook and standing on well padded feet. Well sprung ribs and plenty of ground clearance. Really good “apple bum” and moved out with reach and drive. 2nd Manson’s Kenbloom Destiny’s Call-a heavier type than one with plenty of bone and substance. Strong muzzle and occiput pronounced, head framed with fine leathers. Forequarters set well under ribcage and well knuckled feet. Strong loin and well muscled hind quarters. On the move didn’t quite have the forward reach of 1st. Post Graduate (3,1) 1st Johnston’s Burnvale Echoes and Shadows -masculine head and well flewed with pronounced occiput. Very muscular neck and shoulders. Well sprung ribcage extending back with strong loin although could have a bit more width in front. Held his topline on the move with sabre tail held high. 2nd Manson’s Kenblooms All In -a pretty feminine head with good pigment and well placed leathers of good length. Moved out well in profile with a good round hind quarters but unfortunately carried a gay tail today which spoiled the picture. Could have tighter feet in front, hind feet knuckled up well. Open (6,5) 1st Johnston’s Blevwil Ron Like the Wind -strong masculine head with substantially positioned flews and loose skin to give breed expression. Muscular neck to well laid shoulder and front assembly under ribcage. Standing with good wrap in front and width between forelegs on well padded feet. Well sprung ribcage and strong loin. Moved out free and easy both ways holding his topline well. To be picky he could have a little more daylight underneath but was the most mature and well balanced of the exhibits today. BOB