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CRUFTS 2020

Hound Group Critique length, and portrayed a balance of health and

type impeccably. Her head, expression, coat,
To say it is an honour to be invited to judge the neck, topline, ribbing (depth, spring and length)
Hound Group at Crufts would be an enormous totally correct. Prominent forechest without being
understatement and my sincere thanks go to Tom
overdone, correct front and balanced strong rear.
Mather, the Crufts committee and the Kennel Looks like she could work all day and her carriage
Club for giving me the privilege to do so. Vanessa and movement are just spot on along with the way
McAlpine and her team comprising of Andrea she holds her topline. Whilst Trademark is a fitting
Peters, Cathy Choules, Alex Paisey and Tracy name I think Textbook is what describes her better
Harris all of whom I have had the pleasure of
2nd GER/CH AT/CH NL/CH SLO/CH SK/INT
working with in the past, all help make this world
CH NDOKI HIGHLANDER JWW’17 Rhodesian
class event appear effortless, need special praise
Ridgeback. Powerful, agile, athletic. I would
and thanks from all involved who take part in the
show. trust this handsome male to safely hold any lion
at bay. Masc head with quality, his neck, topline
The Hound Group is not always the strongest and balance were there for all to see. Proportions
but the quality and strength of the Hound BOB’s
excellent with well sprung ribs, excellent front
this year was excellent and the judges are to be and powerful rear, with correct angulation and
commended on their choices. When I saw the strength coming from width of thighs ( which are
published list, I knew the Group would be as good often lacking in this breed) and musculature. His
as it could be and I was not disappointed. It was movement again strong, light footed and agile
better than I hoped and thank you to the exhibitors
with good balanced reach and drive.
for entering and the judges for finding them.
3rd IT CH TEOCRAZIA ONE MILLION EW’18
Winning at Crufts is special and nothing prepares Basset Hound. Feminine throughout with
you for entering the arena, the lights, the fabric substance and gave the impression she could
of the carpeting, the TV cameras, the atmosphere work. Feminine head with exc expression and
and the crowds. Hound breeds can all be sensitive eyes. Long, lean and not heavy with good ears.
and all uniquely different to each other but all
Loved her neck and outstanding topline and rear
coped amazingly well and a credit to each Hound. and stern which was a good length, set and exc
After my initial examination which gave every carriage on the move. Good depth, excellent
Hound a chance to perform. I felt 9 excelled in ribbing and her shape and topline were held
breed type, conformation, movement, yet shone beautifully on the move. Powerful mover in profile
like a star with extra sparkle and I selected the with such a strong rear.
Basset, Bloodhound, Min Smooth Dachshund,
Res GER/CH AT/CH NL/CH SLO/CH SK/INT CH
Standard Wire Dachshund, Deerhound, Saluki, NDOKI HIGHLANDER JWW’17 Miniature Smooth
Ridgeback, Whippet and Griffon Fauve for further Dachshund. Excellent proportions. Long conical
consideration. After moving again and examining head. Defiant yet bold in expression and carriage.
expression and natural stance it was a very close Again correct leg length, exc neck, topline and
decision but one of the stars turned into a ray of
well defined forechest, though I would not want
sunshine and the rest is history. First Dachshund any more width in front. Powerful and strong on
to go onto win BIS at Crufts and a great the move with carriage and balance and he holds
representative and ambassador for the breed. his topline at all times. Excellent ribbing.
1st CH SILVAE TRADEMARK Wire Dachshund. Mark Cocozza
As good as it gets. Correct proportions, leg

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