East Of England Ladies Kennel Society

East of England Ladies' Kennel Society

21st July 2026

Thank you to the Secretary for the kind invitation to judge at your show. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and the opportunity to judge some lovely dogs. My thanks also go to everyone for their sporting attitude and for graciously accepting my decisions on the day.

BASENJI

Open Class – 4 entries

1st: ROM/BIH GCH/IR/LUX/BEL/ROM/BIH/BH FED/AUT CH Justartee This Is Me JW CJW25 IR/BEL/NLD/DT/LUX JCH – BOB

A smart bitch, full of breed type. She has a lovely foxy head with a super expressive expression. Very well balanced, with correct angulation, everything came together beautifully on the move. She moved with style, reach and drive. A pleasure to judge.

MINIATURE LONG-HAIRED DACHSHUNDS

Puppy Class

1st: No. 20 – CHERITONDAX MARSANNE AT TAVERTEKAL

A lovely six-month-old puppy of good size. I liked her feminine head, strong front, long keel and decent fore chest. Good ground clearance Her topline was level, and she shows promise on the move.

2nd: No. 22 – JENTIKI DARK NIGHT FOR CANKASPER

A nice male puppy with a conical head. He needs to strengthen in front but has good length of rib. Moved steadily. Carried his tail well.

Junior Class

1st: No. 15 – HEDGEFEN ODDS ON FAVOURITE FOR CUNANNUN – BP & BOB

A very smart 11-month-old bitch with a super conical head. She was particularly correct on the move, holding her topline and showing a parallel rear with strong hocks. She really stood out today for her movement. Pleased to award her Best Puppy and Best of Breed.

Post Graduate Class

1st: No. 21 – CANKASPER DEEP RIVER

A mature girl with a lovely conical head. I liked her expression and well-laid shoulders. Well ribbed back, and she used her strong rear quarters to move well, maintaining parallel hocks.

2nd: No. 17 – HEDGEFEN GIRL FROM MARS

Only 14 months old, with a pretty head and well-laid shoulders flowing into a strong, level topline. A little close in front, but this should improve as she matures. Moved steadily.

Open Class

1st: No. 19 – BRACKENFIRE MY HONEY BEE AT TAVERTEKAL – RBOB

A mature bitch with a lovely conical head. Well off for fore chest, with a deep and long keel. I liked her overall outline, and she moved truly. A little out of coat today.

MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED DACHSHUNDS

Puppy Class

1st: No. 27 – WHITEWEBBS OBI WAN – BP

A smart puppy dog with a conical head and good length of neck. Excels in fore chest, with good length to his keel. Moved very well with a good stride and sufficient ground clearance.

Post Graduate Class

1st: No. 31 – ROZAMIE TIGER FEET

A lovely outline when standing, with a masculine expression. A little stronger in head than my ideal, but has a strong neck, sitting well into well-laid shoulders. Nice length of keel. Moved with reach and drive.

2nd: No. 25 – LOGETTA LUCKY SWIRL AT CLAVENNAE

A pretty bitch with a kind expression and conical head. Not too long in body. She moved well, maintaining a level topline.

Open Class

1st: No. 30 – LOKMADI CALL ME LOUIS ROZAMIE – BOB

A super outline both standing and on the move. He moved with style, showing strong, parallel hindquarters. Excelled in front construction, with good forechest and keel. A very smart dog. Delighted to award him Best of Breed.

2nd: No. 28 – LOGETTA BOOM AND BUST – RBOB

Splitting hairs in this class. A very smart bitch with many of the same qualities as the winner. She commanded the ring and moved with excellent reach and drive.

MINIATURE WIRE-HAIRED DACHSHUNDS

Puppy Class

1st: No. 33 – SHAMPI DE VALE D’ARCA (IMP PRT) – BP

An 11-month-old puppy who is rather leggy at present and needs to drop into his chest. He has a conical head, is well ribbed back and has a strong rear. Shown in a harsh jacket.

Post Graduate Class

1st: No. 32 – BIMINI ALFIE MOON AT CLAVENNAE – BOB

A lovely head with a masculine expression and good furnishings. Strong front and forechest, well ribbed back and parallel rear. Shown in a harsh jacket and moved well.

LONG-HAIRED DACHSHUNDS

Post Graduate Class

1st: No. 41 – KINDEACE LONDON’S CALLING JW – RBOB

A nice male. I liked his head, super upper arm and well-laid shoulders. Good length of neck, well ribbed back and strong rear quarters. Moved well, showing good drive. Presented in lovely coat and muscular condition. I particularly loved his front reach.

2nd: No. 39 – DELSAUX LIFE GOES ON AT KINDEACE

Another nice male with a good head and super front. Prominent forechest, well ribbed back and parallel rear. Just not quite as clean in front movement as the winner.

Open Class

1st: No. 40 – KINDEACE HIT THE ROAD JACK JW – BOB

I can certainly see they are littermates. A smart male with a conical head and masculine expression. Lovely outline, with a super balance between neck length and body proportions. Well ribbed back, with well-muscled rear quarters. Good ground clearance, and he moved with excellent reach and drive. Lovely coat and condition. A super dog.

2nd: No. 43 – KINDEACE YOU WEAR IT WELL

His litter sister, and a very well-constructed bitch. Feminine head, well-laid shoulders and deep chest, with prominent forechest and deep keel. I liked her strong rear and good ground clearance. Moved well.

SMOOTH-HAIRED DACHSHUNDS

Puppy Class

1st: No. 47 – BULLDAXIT’S ARMANI MY WAY – BP & RBOB

A smart puppy who carried himself exceptionally well. Conical head, well-set shoulders, prominent forechest and well-ribbed back. Super on the move, maintaining his topline and carrying his tail correctly.

Junior Class

1st: No. 47 – BULLDAXIT’S ARMANI MY WAY

A repeat of my Puppy Class winner. He impressed me again with his excellent construction and movement.

2nd: No. 44 – HAMPDACH FORCE AWAKENS WITH DOVESTREAM

A 14-month-old male with a masculine head and good reach of neck. Level topline and well ribbed back. Not quite as clean in his rear movement today.

Open Class

1st: No. 45 – IR CH HAMPDACH I AM THE ONE AND ONLY AT DOVESTREAM – BOB

A very smart male with a super outline and conical head. Prominent forechest and long keel. He moved with excellent reach in front and lovely reach and drive from his strong, parallel hocks. I liked him very much.

2nd: No. 46 – HAMPDACH CHEEKY CHAPPY AT WHITEWEBBS

I loved this male's head and particularly his super expression. A little lower to ground, but he moved well in front. A little untidy behind today.

WIRE-HAIRED DACHSHUNDS

Puppy Class

1st: No. 48 – CLOUDSIDE XANDER AROUND BRAEGO – BP & BOB

A lovely puppy with lots of potential. I loved his head and good furnishings, and he should develop a good coat. Ample fore chest and nicely ribbed back. He just needs to build his confidence, but he moved very well. Pleased to award him Best Puppy and Best of Breed.

Post Graduate Class

1st: No. 52 – BAREMBAK RUFFUS VON PITNEZE

Shown in a good, harsh coat. Conical head and well-developed front. Just not quite as positive on the move today.

A.V.N.S.C. HOUND

Puppy – Class 46

1st: No. 84 – WHITTIMERE SPEXY BEAST (Norwegian Elkhound)

What a smart puppy! Super outline and so very well balanced. I loved him. He has a superb head and expression. Moderate in angulation, with the kindest expression. Shown in a lovely coat. He moved with such assurance, displaying typical movement, clean rear action, and excellent footfall. Best Puppy, Puppy Group 1 and Hound Group 2.

2nd: No. 98 – BEAUJONS SOPHIE AVEC BRAEGO

A lovely petite bitch. What a super head with a feminine expression. Shown in good coat and moved with style, holding herself together well. Good reach and drive.

Junior – Class 47

1st: No. 96 – LAURALEE DREAMS OF MAGIC AT STOOKEWOOD (Basset Hound)

Correct outline, with enough ground clearance. Moved adequately. I would like a little more masculinity in head.moved okay just a little untidy behind.

Open – Class 49

1st: No. 99 – BEAUJONS WAYNE SLEEP WITH BRAEGO

A smart dog with a lovely head, typical of the breed. Good furnishings and correct coat. I particularly liked him on the move. He was collected and moved with good footfall.

2nd: No. 101 – AFTERGLOW CURTAIN CALL AVEC ROXASTAN

Good head and expression, although I would prefer a slightly longer neck and perhaps a little more length in loin. Moved adequately with drive and carried his tail correctly.

3rd: No. 97 – SWITHERLAND GABRIELLA AT STOOKEWOOD

A.V. HOUND

Puppy – Class 50

1st: No. 65 – JOLIHEN TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

A bitch with a decent outline, good substance and correct bone. She moved well and carried herself with style.

2nd: No. 98 – BEAUJONS SOPHIE AVEC BRAEGO

A repeat of my earlier winner.

Junior – Class 51

1st: No. 70 – KATIESUE'S ATTRACTION AT SALATINI (Whippet)

A nice bitch with a pretty expression, good length of neck, gentle curve over the topline and corresponding underline. Moved steadily with true footfall.

Post Graduate – Class 52

1st: No. 63 – ALEXIA LYONESSE (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

A super bitch. I liked her proportions and lovely head. Well-laid shoulders, with good substance and elegance. Moved very well, showing excellent reach and drive. Presented in superb condition.

2nd: No. 72 – WRENNALLA SILVER DREAMS (Whippet)

A male with an elegant outline and a slight rise over the loin, which he dropped slightly on the move. Moved adequately and carried his tail correctly.

3rd: No. 61 – BIKUQUEST HELIOS SUNREACHER

Open – Class 53

1st: No. 102 – OVERBECKS ESME SHELBY AT ROXASTAN

A happy bitch with a head of good type, well-laid shoulders and decent spring of rib. She moved well and was shown in good coat.

Veteran – Class 54

1st: No. 49 – DEROC HAISE VINCENZO DI BRAEGO

A super male Wire-Haired Dachshund. I loved his head and super furnishings. Good forechest and long keel. Moved well with parallel hocks.

2nd: No. 28 – LOGETTA BOOM AND BUST

A repeat of my earlier critique.

3rd: No. 38 – CEDAVOCH IT'S TABOO AT KINDEACE

RESERVE BEST OF BREED COMPETITION

1st: No. 47 – BULLDAXIT’S ARMANI MY WAY

A repeat of my earlier critique.

2nd: No. 28 – LOGETTA BOOM AND BUST

A repeat of my earlier critique.

HOUND GROUP

Main Hound Group

Best Hound – No. 54 – KILLOUGHERY MISSION TWO (Irish Wolfhound)

What a smart dog! He looked every inch the part in the main ring, combining substance and style with a super stride. I was very impressed. Such a stunning head and the kindest expression.

Reserve Best Hound – No. 84 – WHITTIMERE SPEXY BEAST (Norwegian Elkhound)

Looked super in the larger ring.

Group 3 – No. 5 – ROM/BIH GCH/IR/LUX/BEL/ROM/BIH/BH FED/AUT CH JUSTARTEE THIS IS ME JW CJW25 IR/BEL/NLD/DT/LUX JCH (Basenji) Repeat

Group 4 – No. 40 – KINDEACE HIT THE ROAD JACK JW (Long-Haired Dachshund)

Puppy Hound Group

Best Hound Puppy – WHITTIMERE SPEXY BEAST (Norwegian Elkhound)

Reserve Best Hound Puppy – No. 47 – BULLDAXIT’S ARMANI MY WAY (Smooth-Haired Dachshund)

Puppy Group 3 – No. 48 – CLOUDSIDE XANDER AROUND BRAEGO (Wire-Haired Dachshund)

Tania Gardner (Danwish)