Dachshund Club

The Dachshund Club Open Show

15th March 2026 

Best In Show - Judge: Miss Leila Tarabad (Khatibi) 

I was delighted to be asked to judge Best In Show at this Dachshund Club Open show, almost 20 years since I first judged the breed and the final time judging them at an open show before awarding my first set of CC’s this year. My fellow judges had sent through some lovely dogs with almost a full compliment for each challenge, just missing a W/H in the veteran lineup.  

Best In Show - Jenivon's Starfinch, Dachshund (Min Smooth) (Mrs J Jennings). 2yr dog who caught my eye when he entered the ring holding a super outline in profile, head high, topline firm, covering the ground with ease. Masculine head of good length with intelligent expression, dark eyes, broad mobile ears and strong jaw. Nicely balanced in outline, compact and well muscled with good neck and shoulders, well ribbed back to strong loin and well angulated rear. Presented in gleaming condition, super temperament and handled to an advantage to really get the best out of him. 

Reserve Best In Show - Helydon Xtra Xpecial JW, Dachshund (Min Wire) (Misses A & A Kirkwood-Emery) Not quite 2 years old and still has some maturing to do both in body and mind but couldn’t be ignored in the challenge! On the stack his outline is very impressive with super reach of neck, good topline, underline and clearance, lovely front and rear assembly, strong bone and good feet. Well proportioned head with dark eyes and beautiful expression. Moved with purpose, good out and back and really covering the ground well in profile. In super coat, expertly handled.  

Best Puppy In Show - Sujarah Dare to Dream, Dachshund (Long) (Mrs S Rodrigues) I thought this 10month dog was the standout winner here, already maturing well, in glorious condition with a great attitude. Lovely outline with arched neck flowing into a firm topline, nice front assembly with good chest and ribbing, enough clearance beneath, well angulated rear with correct tail set and carriage. Handsome, masculine head of correct proportions with strong jaw, dark eyes and well set and used ears. Moved with purpose, holding his outline firm with head carried high and a decent length of stride. 

Reserve Best Puppy In Show - Dandydayo Cowboy and Kisses, Dachshund (Min Long) (Mr A Whitfield-Roberts) Another lovely baby, only 8 months old and not quite the confident performance of 1 however his qualities couldn’t be ignored. Compact and balanced in outline with super front and rear assembly, body maturing well for age, well ribbed back to strong loin, good topline and underline with enough clearance beneath. Appealing head and expression with dark eyes, dense pigment, strong jaw and well set and used ears. He really used himself well on the move, covering the ground with good reach and drive, holding a lovely outline, accurate in all directions.  

Best Veteran In Show - Pennydach Mystique at Rosencrantz VW, Dachshund (Min Smooth) (Mrs B J Rose) Just a few days before her 8th birthday but hiding her years so well, always standing to an advantage and holding her smart outline well on the move. Feminine head of good proportions carried proudly, good neck into sound front assembly, level topline, strong loin and well angulated rear. Smart and purposeful on the move, the best out and back here with some reach and drive in profile. In fit, well muscled condition, a credit to her owner. 

Reserve Best Veteran In Show - Gulliagh Loganberry of Robinswood Dachshund (Min Wire) (Mrs Iona Phillips) 8yr dog of a good size with plenty of clearance, firm topline, ample reach of neck and balanced front and rear angulation. Good length of skull with dark eyes and high set ears. Won his place here on his smart profile movement, maintaining his outline with head held proudly, topline firm and tail carried correctly.