City of Birmingham Championship Show

Judges Critiques

Mr J G BENNETT

Judging: Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired), Hound Group

BEST OF BREED : 1846 COROMINAS, Miss Maria Scenterbay Rafael For Ruichango JW - CC
Dog CC : 1846 COROMINAS, Miss Maria Scenterbay Rafael For Ruichango JW - CC
Res Dog CC : 1837 BEACH, Miss Leah Michaela & BEACH, Messers Liam Jo Beachdax Bop To The Top - RCC
Bitch CC : 1892 O'CONNELL, Mr Richard & O'CONNELL, Mrs Aimee Ch Rijobeau Rita Bix With Llennocor
Res Bitch CC : 1890 MELBOURNE, Mrs Diana & CARROLL, Mr Gary & PAGET, M Melriding Silver Spangle
Best Puppy : 1838 BEACH, Miss Leah Michaela & BEACH, Messers Liam Jo Beachdax Texas Hold 'em
Best Veteran : 1893 PHILLIPS, Mrs I M Stargang High Hopes Of Robinswood
Best Junior : 1910 TITE, Mr J Rijobeau Well I Never
Best Special Beginner : 1845 CATO, Mr Michael & CATO, Miss Chloe & CATO, Mrs La Jenivon's Alexandra Of Earldax

Class 937 SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1845 CATO, Mr Michael & CATO, Miss Chloe & CATO, Mrs La. Best Special Beginners.  Jenivon's Alexandra Of Earldax. Nice dark eye, fair head, carried well, Prominent post sternum, fair topline and good mover. 
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Class 938 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1893 PHILLIPS, Mrs I M. Best Veteran. Stargang High Hopes Of Robinswood.  Well built, good reach of neck, nice body with a correct front assembly, looked well in profile,
2nd: 1835 BEACH, Miss Leah Michaela & BEACH, Messers Liam Jo Riowood Arizona JW. He carried his head and neck well, with a well filled forechest and good feet, plenty of length and moved well.
3rd: 1878 JENNINGS, Mrs J Duddondaxs Judge Jude.  Good head, neck and shoulders, well constructed all over, with good length of ribbing.
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Class 939 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1838 BEACH, Miss Leah Michaela & BEACH, Messers Liam Jo . Best Puppy.  Beachdax Texas Hold 'em. What a lovely young Puppy. really well put together for his age. Lovey shaped head, good reach of neck and sound topline. which he kept at all times. Moved nicely. 
2nd: 1872 HISKETT, Mrs Tiffany Olivia & KELLEWAY, Miss Claud UK Llenocor Stop And Stare With Simorepaw AW(S). An overall good typey little dog. Well made and sound in movement. with little to fault.
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Class 940 JD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1910 TITE, Mr J. Best Junior.  Rijobeau Well I Never. A smart young dog, lovely in outline sound in movement. Correct type head and dark oval eye. Fine in length of neck onto tight well placed shoulders. Moved around the ring so proudly. A promising future ahead.
2nd: 1848 ERGIS, Mrs S Brogansian Battlecry For Siouxline. A sound overall dog, well put together and good in outline. He kept his topline as he flowed around the ring. He has everything in the right places and will go far.
3rd: 1845 CATO, Mr Michael & CATO, Miss Chloe & CATO, Mrs La Jenivon's Alexandra Of Earldax. In lovely condition and well constructed. Moved freely.
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Class 941 PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1896 REYNOLDS, Mrs Erma Kleinstar Moongazer. A nice quality red dog. Well constructed, good in outline, sound in movement. Good masculine head, dark eyes, correct shoulders, and firm hind quarters, Moved round the ring  covering the ground  so proudly.
2nd: 1895 REYNOLDS, Miss Hayley Kleinstar Blue Moon, I thought this too was of a lovely type, A sound B&T dog,  fluid in movement, a smart dog to go over.
3rd: 1859 GITTINS, Mrs Tanya Boomerloo's Robin. Good head, eye and reach of neck. Moved well.
Res: 1919 WILSON, Mrs Nakita O’hare Atikan No Remorse
VHC: 1850 EYRE-BROOK, Dr Martina / Mylforbe The Bishop At Gentlegorse

Class 942 LD (12 Entries) Abs: 2

This class held so much promise with such class exhibits for the near future. So many lovely dogs stood in one ring and could change places often, especially the first 4 places..

1st: 1837 BEACH, Miss Leah Michaela & BEACH, Messers Liam Jo Beachdax Bop To The Top - Reserve CC. He did all the right things and showed himself perfectly, looking as if he owned the ring and didn't put a foot wrong. Well constructed, and great in profile.  lovely shaped head, dark eye. strong front assembly, good angulation and sound in movement.
2nd: 1882 JENNINGS, Mrs J Jenivon's Starfinch. A dog with a lovely outline, standing so proudly erect and ready for anything. He fair strode around showing all his attributes off. Construction overall was lovely.
3rd: 1909 TITE, Mr J Llennocor Little Red Devil, Well angulated with good width, Fair head with dark eyes, ribbing was good. He too moved well round the ring.
Res: 1889 MELBOURNE, Mrs Diana & CARROLL, Mr Gary & PAGET, M Bronia Gustave 0f Melriding
VHC: 1852 FLEMING, Mr Scott Brogansian Fleetwood

Class 943 OD (10 Entries) Abs: 3
This was without a doubt my class of the day, So many outstanding dogs present. I thought Limit Dog was full of quality, this one had so many outstanding ones present, also. A difficult class to make a decision from with all the quality there, it was down to preferences, alone. Little to choose the differance between those placed, and I was delighted they were here today.

1st: 1846 COROMINAS, Miss Maria Scenterbay Rafael For Ruichango JW - BOB & Dog CC. This dog caught my eye as soon as he came before me. Everything about him appealed to me. His temperament, build, size and movement. Going over him did not disappoint me, one bit. Super head, eye, reach of neck, shoulder placement and tight feet. Body correct in proportion, movement sound and lovely to watch such movement enhanced by super dog/handler relationship. Pleased and proud to be able to grant him his title. (subject to KC approval.)
2nd: 1863 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Ch Bronia Daimmen. A lovely outstanding dog full of quality, with nothing for me to dislike. Masculine head, dark eye, fair reach of neck good shoulders, topline, firm, His attitude to showing was impeccable and his construction, so sound. Build, construction, movement, attitude and ring presence were great 
3rd: 1892 O'CONNELL, Mr Richard & O'CONNELL, Mrs Aimee Ch Rijobeau Rita Bix With Llennocor. He didn't put a foot wrong, and he looked the Champion he surely is. Correct shaped head and eye, lovely reach of neck and shoulders, moved out so well.
Res: 1886 MASON, Miss A Ch Teckeltown Suspicious Mind,  Nothing to dislike about this dog either, Showed his socks off, and handled superbly. 
VHC: 1916 WILLIAMS, Mrs R & MOES, Mr C J Ch Cwmdarhian Joe Calzghe

Class 944 GCD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1895 REYNOLDS, Miss Hayley Kleinstar Blue Moon.  As previously posted, 2nd post Graduate dog
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Class 945 SBB (7 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 1904 SOMMERS, Miss Nicole Penjulai's Over The Moon. B&tan nicely constructed. quite a pretty head, fair shoulders, but a bit rangy for me, but not counted as a fault. She moved soundly keeping her topline at all times.
2nd: 1843 BOSWORTH, Mrs Louise Bronia Solange At Louromi. She was a bit erratic and could do with firmer handling or time to grow out of it. Overall quite a pleasing Bitch and with time should turn out ok.
3rd: 1907 STODDARD, Miss K L Poppyville Black Magic
Res: 1833 BAKER & CLEMENTS, Miss & Mr Georgina & Daniel Rayol Bohemian Rapsody Of Kenraura
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Class 946 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1894 LUNT, Mrs Anne Marvale Silver Sorceress At Louarne. She has a classic head and a good length of neck. Enough forechest, well laid back ribbing and moved fine around the ring.
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Class 947 PB (10 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1920 WILSON, Mrs Nakita O’hare Atikan Give Them Merry Hell, A very pleasing young Puppy. Full of promise, I liked what I saw in her today. Everything in the right place to be something nice. Pleasing Head and eye, good  depth of keel, fair angulation, adequate ribbing and good movement.
2nd: 1881 JENNINGS, Mrs J Jenivon's Spicebomb, Very similar thoughts on this Bitch as the winner, would have liked a firmer topline. But time for that is on her side, and see no reason fo it not to.
3rd: 1906 STEWARD, Mr Charlie Luffewick Queen Bee (bb4)
Res: 1904 SOMMERS, Miss Nicole Penjulai's Over The Moon
VHC: 1860 GITTINS, Mrs Tanya Kalhoun Tiger Princess At Boomerloo

Class 948 JB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1865 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Naisha Crespalia Bronia (imp Esp).  Loved this young Bitch, who when came into the ring was showing so much talent. Really well constructed everywhere, Her movement was sound as was her topline. The front assembly perfect for what I would have expected of her. I did consider her for the Reserve CC, she was so nice. Just needs a little more time, for me, but will be stunning  
2nd: 1832 BAIN, Mr Leslie & BAIN, Mrs Diane & BAIN, Mr Mathe Clentry Bumblebee At Wenichones.
3rd: 1880 JENNINGS, Mrs J Jenivon's Secret Wish
Res: 1870 HERALD, Mrs R & Miss S J Winterfield Whiskey Maude
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Class 949 PGB (9 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1849 ERGIS, Mrs S Siouxline Elsa Marie.  I really like the constuction of this Bitch which shone out in this class. Lovely type head correct pro sternum tight well kept feet. Her ribbing was adequate in length and she had super quarters which enabled her to move so well.
2nd: 1885 KIRKWOOD-EMERY, Misses A & A Marvale Rosefinch At Helydon. A very nice flashy type Bitch, lovely to watch her go so soundly round the ring. She was great to go over with everything in the right places, and she did look the part. She was handled so well and confidently to which she responded to immediately.
3rd: 1844 BUTTERSTONE, Miss Andrea Jane Joshotto Martha Gunn
Res: 1867 HERALD, Mrs R & Miss S J Winterfield Lucky Star
VHC: 1898 SMALL, Miss Karis Jade Marvale Chiffchaff

Class 950 LB (11 Entries) Abs: 3
Another Class where I was spoilt for choice with at least 5 Bitches worthy of 1st place on the right day. Again down to preferences, and again a pleasurable class to examine.

1st: 1890 MELBOURNE, Mrs Diana & CARROLL, Mr Gary & PAGET, M Melriding Silver Spangle. Reserve Bitch CC. Beautifully made all through and so sound in movement and well constructed. She looked a worthy winner on the floor and going on the table added to my pleasure. Her front assembly was constructed as one would wish for, She moved soundly and swiftly round the ring, keeping her topline all the time.
2nd: 1864 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Bronia Blayze, I cant fault this Bitch either. Super quality, sound and a pleasure to see moving. Everything about her exuded quality and sure gave 1 a run for her placing.  
3rd: 1836 BEACH, Miss Leah Michaela & BEACH, Messers Liam Jo Beachdax Girl Of My Dreams. Another one from this class i liked very much, true, sound and outline was pleasing to see.
Res: 1888 MASON, Miss A Marvale Crimson Sunbird At Teckeltown. Such a pleasing Bitch to go over and to watch her sound movement, Such a credit to Breeder and owner.
VHC: 1911 TITE, Mr J Rayol Barcelona

Class 951 OB (10 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 1892 O'CONNELL, Mr Richard & O'CONNELL, Mrs Aimee Ch Rijobeau Rita Bix With Llennocor. Bitch CC. A super type Bitch lovely quality, sound in movement. Good head and eye, excellent front assemble, prominent pro sternum. A good length, not exaggerated any where, sound in movement. Well muscled at the back and presented in great condition.
2nd: 1887 MASON, Miss A Teckeltown The Show Girl. Well bodied, of correct length, with super, sound movement. Looked good standing and presented a lovely profile at all times. Very positive hind movement and well muscled behind
3rd: 1879 JENNINGS, Mrs J Jenivons Miss Marple. No outstanding faults, and was pleasing to go over, ticked all the boxes for me,
Res: 1877 HUNT, Mr Jason E Mylforbe Red Velvet At Sunara
VHC: 1900 SMALL, Miss Karis Jade Lois Lane Cheky's Hojanmit

Class 952 GCB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1866 HERALD, Mrs R & Miss S J Winterfield's June Of Arabia. Everything about her build and confirmation was ok. She moved well and had a correct topline, good hind angulation.
2nd: 1907 STODDARD, Miss K L Poppyville Black Magic, Pleasing Bitch, but needs more time to settle into this event. Nicely constructed overall.
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This concludes my days Judging. A thank you to the City of Birmingham and everyone concerned with my invitation, today. Also to my two Stewards for enabling the classes to go smoothly throughout the day. A bigger thank to everyone entered today, I enjoyed every minute of today and found in both Smooths and Miniature Smooths some outstanding exhibits. Which makes not only judging more pleasurable but makes it worth carrying on Judging.

The atmosphere was great and everyone made it seem so worthwhile after the placings were made, in showing and applauding those positions. We don't have enough of this these days, but I cant complain on today's events.

 John Bennett.

Shardaroba.