Full Critique for Darlington 2024
Judge : Mr Mark James
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| I really enjoy judging this charming breed. You have some very dedicated breeders and some real characters ringside. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Ta Maria Beyond Unique | I really fell for this one. That face! an expression to die for. Loved everything about him. Gorgeous eyes, good mouth. Very good front. Sturdy. Strong rear and a correctly carried tail. Quality coat. Comes alive on the move. In fabulous condition. On the day felt he really deserved the CC. |
| 2nd | Rossvale I Have A Dream JW | Another quality one. With a super head and expression. Good eye shape and colour. Correct front and a strong body. In good condition and moves with a typical gait. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Unstoppable Alpiu Slenis To Jaxtzu JW OSW(ImpLTU) | A slightly different type however he possesses many good breed points. Scores in head and expression. Very good in front with good bone. Good ribs and rear with strong hocks which gives him good movement. Super coat which is very well presented. |
| 2nd | Matsonic Bright Spirit At Quingshui | Extremely typy dog in great coat and condition. Scores in head and expression. Mature in body and sturdy. Typical mover. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Matsonic Midnight Storm Over Bishbow | Bishbow Very typical black dog with a super head and expression. Dark eyes. Good mouth. Smart front. Good topline and typically carried tail. Sound rear. So good for size. Just needs time to mature. In very good coat which was well presented. |
| 2nd | Ch. Unstoppable Alpiu Slenis To Jaxtzu JW OSW(ImpLTU) | A slightly different type however he possesses many good breed points. Scores in head and expression. Very good in front with good bone. Good ribs and rear with strong hocks which gives him good movement. Super coat which is very well presented. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Cedarhythe Dark Destiny | A really good type. Good size and shows a typical outline. Super head and a lovely masculine expression. Good eye shape. Correct neck and front. Mature in body. Super mover. Well presented. |
| 2nd | Peekin Reggie Rebel-Tu | Good type and shape. Loved his head. Good ribs. In good coat and condition. Moved well. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Rossvale Wildest Dream JW | Smart masculine looking dog with many good breed points. Good head. Correct in front. Good ribs. Correct tail with a strong rear. In good coat and showed a typical gait. |
| 2nd | Ch. Thaisu’s Blinding Light | Heavier all round than. Very typical head and expression. In good coat. The winner was more positive on the move. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Senousi Dressed For It By Fairmere | Very mature looking dog that carries himself so well. In full coat which has a lovely texture and is very well presented. Such a super expression with good eyes and a typical jaw. Sturdy with good ribs and a strong rear. Well carried tail and shows such typical movement. Sympathetically handled. Pleased to award him the res. CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Daltricia Jack Higgins JW ShCEX OSW | Really liked the type of this mature dog. Thought he could use a little more neck and he was a little overweight. In super coat. Strong rear. And a good tail. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Rossvale’s Got The Look JW | Super type. Just right for age. Lovely head and expression with good eyes. A proper little madam and one to watch. Sassy mover and in great condition. |
| 2nd | Senousi Why Dress For Santosha | Good type, a little necky? Good head and expression with good eyes and a good jaw. Moved well with a good rear and a good tail. Coat coming through well. Good handling. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Jadetemple Jaci Higgins At Daltricia JW | Very attractive gild in super coat and condition. Will surely hit the top spots. Super expression with good eyes and a good jaw. Excellent neck and front with good ribs and a very good rear and tail. Really steady typical mover. Well presented. |
| 2nd | Honeyshuchun Dark Goddess | Very good type. Good size and shape. Maturing well and in good coat and condition, Good mover. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Pinyinz Sugar Hiccups JW | Good size and shape. Very feminine. Good expression and a good front. In good coat. Correct tail and a good mover. |
| 2nd | Mapimakastar Honey Edee Mio At Cavateena JW | In good coat and condition with a good head and expression. Rather long neck and a bit boxy for me. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Cedarhythe Legacy Darlin | This quality girl won on her overall size and shape. Typical outline. In super coat and condition. Super head and expression with good eyes and a good jaw. Excellent front. Mature in body with a well carried tail. Typical mover with style. Excellent presentation. |
| 2nd | Ch. Middletune Modesty Blaise JW | Another good one with a lot to like. Good size and a well carried tail, In good coat. Very typical expression and a good mover. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Honeyshuchun Sand Goddess | Just up my street this one. So typical in outline. Loved her head and expression. Very pretty and a good mover. Super coat which was perfectly presented. Typical gait. |
| 2nd | Middletune Clementine JW | Really good size and a feminine head and expression. Not the coat texture of the winner. A good mover and well presented. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Santosha Silhouette (UK, Fin) | Such a super star. Absolutely perfect size. So feminine. Loved her expression and 100% my type. Dark eyes of a good size and shape. Correct in front. Mature in body with a good rear and a perfectly carried tail. In stunning coat and condition and perfect presentation. Pleased to award her the CC, BOB and great to watch her take group 2. |
| 2nd | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden | Another super type. Scores in size and a typical outline. Lovely expression. In full coat which is good quality. Tidy front. Good ribs and rear. Good tail. Well-presented and typical mover. Res. CC |
| Res | Charmant Charlotte Enigmatyczny Zakatek Mapimakast | Super shape and size. Good head and expression. In good coat and moved well. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Bishbow Summer Breeze | Quality mature lady in great coat and condition and I’m talking about the dog not the owner! Super head and expression. Good neck and front. Correct tail and a very good mover showing a typical gait. Super presentation. |
| 2nd | Charmant Charlotte Enigmatyczny Zakatek Mapimakast | Super shape and size. Good head and expression. In good coat and moved well. |