SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB - MAY ALL BREED CH SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mr Tom MATHER

Judging: Dachshund (Long-Haired), Hound Group

SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB MAY 2024

DACHSHUND (LONG HAIRED)

BEST OF BREED : 1862 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Ch Cavallibrook Final Fling Bronia
Dog CC : 1864 HAYES, Mr P Swansford Clusterdor Mitt Dialhouse
Res Dog CC : 1863 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Dachyclan Lochlan At Bronia (imp Aus)
Bitch CC : 1862 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Ch Cavallibrook Final Fling Bronia
Res Bitch CC : 1870 MCNAUGHTON, Ms Lesley Ch Cedavoch Blithe Spirit
Best Puppy : 1874 REID, Mr P & Mrs D Cavallibrook One Final Kiss

Class 1048 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1865 HAYES, Mr P Swansford Daewooador Mitt Dialhouse.  Just 6 months of age and very much a baby but he acquitted himself well here.  Good length of head.  Kind masculine expression.  Strong jaw. Decent forehand and good ribs which extend well back. Particularly good hind action and held his outline well at all times.

Class 1049 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
Two good quality dogs.

1st: 1863 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Dachyclan Lochlan At Bronia (imp Aus).  Reserve CC. Beautifully balanced with good ground clearance and scores in front assembly with tight, flexible elbows, good bone and feet.  Good topline.  Moved soundly both ways but did give the impression of being rather bored by the proceedings! 
2nd: 1871 PIKE & CARTER, Mrs & Mrs Julie & Ashlie Breezelyn Love You Long Time.  Well ribbed with good topline and tailcarriage.  Ribs extend well back and his sternum is a good length.  Moved soundly with good head carriage.

Class 1051 LD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1864 HAYES, Mr P Swansford Clusterdor Mitt Dialhouse. CC.  Good length of head, dark eyes, strong jaw.  Good neck and shoulders and well-constructed forehand. Well bodied with good muscle tone.  Moved soundly. 

Class 1056 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1873 REID, Mr P & Mrs D Swansford Daphnedora At Maudaxi.  Pleasing to handle as she is well made all through.  Good forehand with decent bone and close knit, well-padded feet.  Attractive, feminine expression.  Moved well with an easy sound stride.
2nd: 1869 MCGAVIGAN, Mr Colin & PETTIGREW, Mr Colin Pettigans Veni Vidi Vici.  Mature in both coat and body and presets a good outline with her proud carriage and good topline.  Plenty of forechest, well ribbed.  Not quite the feet of the winner.
3rd: 1867 LUMLEY, Mr & Mrs G & D Swansford Diadora

Class 1057 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1872 PIKE & CARTER, Mrs & Mrs Julie & Ashlie Breezelyn Longing For Love.  Attractive feminine head and expression.  Good length of neck which she used well on the move, firm topline with some strength over the loin.  Sound and typical on the move.
2nd: 1874 REID, Mr P & Mrs D Cavallibrook One Final Kiss.  Just 9 monhts old and rather promising.  Good length of head, dark eyes, good neck and shoulders. Well developed keel and good length of sternum. Moved well and has some style. 

Class 1059 LB (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1866 LUMLEY, Mr & Mrs G & D Dagastren Martha My Dear. Attractive head and feminine expression, strong jaw. Good topline.  A shade narrow all through and this was reflected in her movement.  Shown in good condition.

Class 1060 OB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1862 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Ch Cavallibrook Final Fling Bronia.  CC & BOB. A lovely bitch both standing and on the move with her free, sound, active flowing action.  She presents a lovely outline with her good deportment and typical topline with some strength over the loin. Nicely rounded bottom and good muscle tone.
2nd: 1870 MCNAUGHTON, Ms Lesley Ch Cedavoch Blithe Spirit. Reserve CC.  Pleasing for both type and balance.  Good ground clearance.  Decent forehand, good feet, pleasing length of rib. Moved soundly.

 

Judge: Tom Mather