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Here is my critique I have done it asap and before I go on holiday,
I would like the Kennel Club and Crufts committee for asking me to judge at such a prestigious show. One I was very proud to do, it’s every judges dream to judge their own breed at the Top dog show in the world. I would also like to thank every exhibitor who entered and came under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. A big thank you to both of my wonderful stewards you kept everything moving along nicely.I last judged Shih Tzu at Darlington in 2018, the breed has changed so much since then, heads are getting smaller and narrower, taller dogs with less substance and depth. Some dogs were single tracking this is not true Shih Tzu movement. On the whole mouths have improved sadly with that longer noses with no turn up have crept into a lot of exhibits today.last judged Shih Tzu at Darlington in 2018, the breed has changed so much since then, heads are getting smaller and narrower, taller dogs with less substance and depth. Some dogs were single tracking this is not true Shih Tzu movement. On the whole mouths have improved sadly with that longer noses with no turn up have crept into a lot of exhibits today.
So many now lack the arrogance the breed calls for which saddened me, Shih Tzu have such a wonderful way of looking at you and making you feel inferior. If the breed continues this way, we will lose breed type all together. The breed has a standard this is what should be aimed for when breeding, it doesn’t need to be changed to suit the fashion of the day. A Shih Tzu should be a well constructed sturdy dog, that has reach and drive.
There has always been a high standard of grooming in the UK, but some exhibits were knotted and unclean something to consider for the welfare of the dogs
I hope those exhibitors who had prizes liked them, I know it’s not usual but I wanted to give something back to all those exhibitors who supported me today it made my judging even more complete with the reactions I received. |
