LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mr Tom MATHER

Judging:

LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW 26/7/2024

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE-HAIRED)

BEST OF BREED : 2499 DANCE, Mrs M Emem Autumnal Sunshine JW
Dog CC : 2494 BLACK, Mrs Lynn S & BLACK, Miss Emma Ch Bothlyn Back In Black Bassodon
Res Dog CC : 2509 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A & KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Mrs Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW
Bitch CC : 2499 DANCE, Mrs M Emem Autumnal Sunshine JW
Res Bitch CC : 2506 KIRKWOOD, Mr G Helydon Vexy Vixen JW
Best Puppy : 2502 KAY, Mrs J & KAY, Miss J Kaytian The Suncaller
Best Veteran : 2509 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A & KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Mrs Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW
Best Special Beginner : 2513 SIEMINSKI, Ms Tracy J Dajean Surely A Vision

I was blessed with two excellent stewards and a good sized ring which was rather uneven unfortunately. It was a privilege to handle some lovely Dachshunds.  Thank you.

Class 905 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2502 KAY, Mrs J & KAY, Miss J Kaytian The Suncaller.  Best Puppy. A handsome youngster with good ground clearance.  Good length of head, dark eyes. Strong jaw.  Decent forehand, good topline, ribs extend well back.  

Class 906 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2498 COROMINAS, Miss Maria Almarxils Diego For Ruichango. Smart and he keeps his outline well both standing and moving.  Pleasing head, good forehand with well-developed forechest.  Just needs to firm up a little in hindquarters.  Harsh, dense jacket.

Class 907 PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2523 WESTWOOD, Mrs Lindsey & LIVINGSTON, Mrs Julie Rednapp Sandbanks.  Nicely balanced with good ground clearance, decent forehand, good topline.  Not completely settled but did enough.  Scored here with his good hind action. 
2nd: 2520 TOMSETT, Mrs Shelley Dajean Red Sun.  Good length of head, strong jaw, eyes could be a fraction darker.  Good body proportions and ribs extend well back. Just needs a little more confidence.  Harsh, well prepared coat. 

Class 908 LD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2503 KENT, Mrs Yvonne Barratini Du Beke At Lokmadi.  Has some quality and style. Attractive, masculine head, strong jaw.  Well-developed forechest, good body and ribbing.  Well-muscled, nicely rounded rump and this gave him some drive on the move.
2nd: 2519 TOMSETT, Mrs Shelley Dajean Surely A Star.  Very smart in outline with his good head carriage and deportment.  Pleasing head and expression, good forehand with decent bone.  Ribs extend well back.  Firm, strong topline.
3rd: 2505 KIRKWOOD, Mr G Beetlejuice Vitoraz At Helydon (Czech Imp)

Class 909 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2494 BLACK, Mrs Lynn S & BLACK, Miss Emma Ch Bothlyn Back In Black Bassodon.  CC. Compactly made and workmanlike and shown in excellent muscle tone.  Pleasing, masculine head, very good forehand with well-developed breastbone and good length of sternum.  Strong muscular loin. Sound and accurate on the move with good deportment.
2nd: 2495 BLACKBURN, Mrs Ellen P Ch Stargang Plutonium.  Really pleasing to handle as he is well put together with an excellent forehand, good bone, tight elbows and a strong, well ribbed body. Harsh jacket which was presented to good advantage.
3rd: 2519 TOMSETT, Mrs Shelley Dajean Surely A Star

Class 910 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2509 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A & KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Mrs Ch Helydon Laird Loki JW.  Reserve CC. A good quality dog, hard to believe that he is a Veteran. Shown in super form and condition. Kind, masculine expression.  Clean neck and good shoulders, well boned with pleasing feet.  Well ribbed with a strong loin and nicely rounded hindquarters. Moved well with some drive from the rear. 

Class 911 SBD/B (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2513 SIEMINSKI, Ms Tracy J Dajean Surely A Vision.  Shown in first class coatGood toiplinem clearance and very good deportment. Strong, muscular body, well developed forechest. Muscular, well-rounded hindquarters.    

Class 912 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2500 DANCE, Mrs M Emem Joyful Sunshine.  I could have brought her home with me!  A real baby but what a delightful character.  Good head, dark eyes and strong jaw.  Beautifully balanced with some ground clearance. Moved soundly particularly once she settled to the job in hand.  A bright prospect I would think.  
2nd: 2511 MARSTON TEAL, Mrs Sonia Lordscairnie Peaceful Love.  Another good puppy with some quality, shapely with good carriage and deportment.  Strong topline, ribs extend well back and she has some strength over the loins. 
3rd: 2522 TOMSETT, Mrs Shelley Hebrideansky Canna By Dajean

Class 913 JB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2508 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A Helydon Tartan Talula JW.  A very good moving bitch with some power from her nicely made hindquarters.  Excellent front assembly, firm topline with some strength over the loins.  Good body proportions.  Very classy.
2nd: 2513 SIEMINSKI, Ms Tracy J Dajean Surely A Vision
3rd: 2522 TOMSETT, Mrs Shelley Hebrideansky Canna By Dajean

Class 914 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2506 KIRKWOOD, Mr G Helydon Vexy Vixen JW.  Reserve CC.  Attractive head with keen, alert expression. Very well balanced with some ground clearance, developed forechest and good ribbing. Strong, muscular hindquarters gave her some drive on the move.  
2nd: 2510 MARSTON TEAL, Mrs Sonia Lordscairnie Love To Dazzle.  Close up and has much to commend her.  Pleasing head, clean neck and shoulders.  Well muscled body with ribs extending well back.  Moved soundly and shown in a good jacket.
3rd: 2512 MCDERMOTT, Mrs G Bardot's Brigitte *** (Swed Imp)

Class 915 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2518 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Z Drakesleat Hear No Evil. Particularly impressed in forehand with a lovely clean, long neck and good shoulders.  Well boned with well padded feet.  Nicely balanced with good ground clearance. Strong, muscular, well ribbed body.  Moved out well with some drive from the rear.
2nd: 2504 KIRKWOOD, Mr G Helydon Quickstep Queeni.  Typey and with good body proportions, attractive head with a keen expression and dark eyes. Strong, muscular hindquarters.  Sound and accurate on the move.
3rd: 2514 STEPHENSON, Miss J Molloney Winnie Tergames At Wistex

Class 916 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2499 DANCE, Mrs M Emem Autumnal Sunshine JW.  CC & BOB.  I was told after judging that she was my BP last time I judged the breed and she has certainly fulfilled her early promise.  Head of good length with a strong jaw and a keen expression.  Excellent forehand, good bone and feet.  Strong breastbone and good length of sternum.  Ribs extend well back. Impressed on the move with good hind action and pleasing deportment.  Well set and well carried tail.  Shown in harsh, dense jacket.  I gather this was her third CC – congratulations.

2nd: 2507 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A Helydon Nifty Nairn JW.  A high class exhibit, 6 years old but in good muscle tone with an excellent topline and strong made hindquarters. Has some drive on the move and her good head carriage completed the picture.
3rd: 2517 THORN ANDREWS, Mrs Z Drakesleat See No Evil

JUDGE: TOM MATHER