Plymouth & District Kennel Association

Plymouth & District KA Premier Open show 4th April 2026

Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

G D/ (6,1)

1. Westaway’s Minard Whispering Angel At Treranch JW, A beautifully balanced and elegantly shaped 2-year-old red bitch of exquisite feminine type. Refined head that tapers uniformly to the muzzle, featuring a dark, almond-shaped eye with a wonderfully intelligent, alert expression. Forequarters show an excellent, clean shoulder placement and a well-matched upper arm. Broad forechest leads down into a correct front assembly that is broad and deep, with the short forelegs wrapping neatly around a well-sprung chest. She is well-ribbed back to a short, firm loin. Her hindquarters are well-angulated with parallel, strong, and upright hocks. Covered in a beautiful, soft, straight coat with plenty of feathering. She moved magnificently. Pleased to award her Best of Breed and group 3. 

2. Way’s Sudasam Arbennik True Dream. An attractive 3-year-old feminine cream bitch of good overall proportions. She displays an ideal depth of chest and a highly commendable spring of rib. Topline is strong, remaining firm and level both standing and on the move. Her tail is correctly set on as a continuation of the spine and carried beautifully in line with her back. She covered the ground well with a steady, fluent gait, just missing out on the precise front reach and drive of the class winner today. 

3. Turton’s Cornwalldax Midnight Star.

O D/B (4,1)

1. Way’s Ralines Ways And Means JW, an ultra-feminine cream bitch possessing a lovely, classic silhouette and superb breed type. She displays the ideal ground clearance required of a miniature, being low to the ground but retaining a free, agile clearance. Elegant head that is long and cleanly chiselled, with dark almond eyes and strong jaws housing a perfect, complete scissor bite. Excellent layback of shoulder matches her balanced rear angulation perfectly. Topline remains beautifully level. Hindquarters are well-set with strong, parallel, and upright hocks. Moved with great soundness, true stride, and excellent coordination to win this strong class.

2. Westaway’s Abbilis Maleficent At Treranch, A lovely, well-made red bitch who pushed the winner closely. Features an excellent front assembly and well-balanced hindquarters. She excels in her length of ribbing and has a strong, firm loin. Topline is exemplary, held level both standing and in motion, complemented by a correct tail set and proud carriage. Covered in a well-textured, silky coat. Moved out very well with an active, purposeful 

3. Bater’s All For Show.

Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune)