| Shih Tzu Club of Wales & West 2021 | Date : 2nd August 2021 |
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Thank you to the Officers and Committee of The Shih Tzu Club of
South Wales & Western Counties for giving me the honour to be
invited to judge at our Club Championship Show today. Especially to
the Secretary Mrs Tracey Hitt, Show Manager Mr Michael Hitt and to
my Steward Mr Shaun Matthews who both worked tirelessly
throughout the show.
I found that eyes and noses on the whole were improved with adherence to
the breed standard, lovely to see many slightly undershot jaws which give that
breedy Shih Tzu foreface, so many well placed ears and level toplines. Not
much variance in size either, the majority of exhibits and all of my 1st placings
were of the correct size for their age. There were a few flattish tails but on the
whole more were high set t/pot style. None of my 1st placed dogs were over
weight but there were a few dogs carrying more width of girth than necessary.
Presentation of coats has stepped up a lot. Note to handlers of heavily coated
dogs please be aware that heavy coats impede movement and impede the
judges vision, I want to see rear pads clearly. Sensible trimming to keep dogs
free flowing is advised. The vast majority of dogs were immaculate, clean and
knot free. No sign of ulcers or slipping patella in any dog today. Pleased to
report all exhibits in good health and more importantly much loved by their
handlers. |
