Full Critique for Three Counties 2024
Judge : Mrs Jane Paradise
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| The first impression when you look at a Shih Tzu should be that of recognising the breed through its outline. I found it disappointing to encounter so many flat tails or flag pole tails rather than a teapot tail which balances with the head height. More than I would like were upright in shoulders & quite a few had small eyes. Grooming and presentation are second to none in this breed and a credit to all exhibitors. Thanks to my steward for her jovial company and organisational skills. Would exhibitors please note that it is your own responsibility to keep track of your classes and not for the steward to have to go search you out. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Unstoppable Alpiu Slenis To Jaxtzu (IMPLTU)JW | Gold/white parti in lovely puppy coat, liked his head with short muzzle, open nostrils & slightly undershot bite. Well boned forelegs, holds a level topline & ribs have good spring. He goes well on the move though would prefer to see his tail coming over his back. |
| 2nd | Charonnis Its Now Or Never | Solid gold lad moderate angulation at both ends, moves around the ring showing full pad. Mouth is rather undershot and seeing the lower teeth detracts from the overall expression. His tail is held over his back but rather flat. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Matsonic Midnight Storm Over Bishbow | Most attractive black, full of bounce but under control. Tail is high set & held well at all times. Most attractive headpiece of correct proportions. Elbows held close to body, body length slightly longer than height & sturdy all through. Beautiful dark eyes, coat coming in well. Enjoyed watching him prance around the ring full of himself. BPD. |
| 2nd | Unstoppable Alpiu Slenis To Jaxtzu (IMPLTU)JW | Gold/white parti in lovely puppy coat, liked his head with short muzzle, open nostrils & slightly undershot bite. Well boned forelegs, holds a level topline & ribs have good spring. He goes well on the move though would prefer to see his tail coming over his back. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Honeyshuchun Soldier Boy At Bornred | Substantial solid gold boy, well boned, masculine all through. Pleasing head, clean eyes, good nostrils on large nose leather. Moved with reach and drive, holding tail over back, though a little flat. Ex body & really well muscled rear end. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Unstoppable Alpiu Slenis To Jaxtzu (IMPLTU)JW | Gold/white parti in lovely puppy coat, liked his head with short muzzle, open nostrils & slightly undershot bite. Well boned forelegs, holds a level topline & ribs have good spring. He goes well on the move though would prefer to see his tail coming over his back. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Peekin Reggie Rebel-Tu | Gold/white parti – the best balanced in the class for proportions & head/tail balance. Nicely arched neck & level topline. Would like to see him carrying more weight. The dog has promise & with attending ringcraft classes the handler could reap more rewards. Moves steadily. |
| 2nd | Rossvale Fantastic Dream At Charonnis JW | Solid gold sturdy, chunky, dog carrying a good coat. Rather undershot bite. High set tail carried in teapot and balancing with head height. Moved with purpose. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Jack Higgins JW | Loved his broad skull, chrysanthemum head, short square muzzle & gorgeous eyes set well apart. Ex tail set & carriage. Keeps a level back standing & moving. Just felt today that he was carrying a little excess weight which affected his movement. |
| 2nd | Peekin Jazz-A-Matazz-Tu | Would prefer more body on this one which is rather narrow all through & finely boned. That said, he had good body/height proportions & fabulous deportment on the move once he settled into himself. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Warathwaite The Kingslayer (Bel,Lux, UK) | This male took my eye as soon as he entered the ring. Rich red/white parti in mature coat. Fabulous head & typical expression, teeth set straight in a wide jaw with level lips. Well laid shoulders, ex body, short coupled, ex turn of stifle. All lines flow easily into one another. Proud head carriage. He floats around the ring with great presence & style. Would not change anything about his conformation, movement, or character. CC & BOB. |
| 2nd | Ch. Mifcahs The King And I JW (Dk,Nor,Swe,No,Int) | I have followed this gold/white dog’s career, expected to be duly impressed with him and he certainly lives up to his reputation & is a worthy champion. Lovely balanced outline. He moves with animation & clearly knows that he commands your attention. Just preferred the 1st today so he had to settle for RCC. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Kalawoo Charlie Chellanda | Solid gold lass, full of style both standing & moving. Ex proportions of head & body, this happy tail wagging pup pulled out all the stops. Ex layback of shoulder & return of upper arm, so well made all through. Should have a very future. BPB & BPIB. |
| 2nd | Jadetemple Jaci Higgins At Daltricia | Liked the size & femininity, this Parti pup is full of confidence & knows the score, as always well trained by this handler. Moves well in all directions. Had a better front than a lot of the males today & topline to match. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Marhilway Bees Got The Edge | 10 month old happy gold/white parti. Nicely made all over, coat coming along, has an ex slightly undershot bite set in a wide jaw, ex pigment, pretty head. Front assembly complements rear angulation. Moved out well over the undulating grass. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Minfaa Flash Dancer | Rich red/white parti of quality balanced outline with ex slight undershot bite with straight teeth in a wide muzzle/jaw. Her eyes are a little light in colour which detracts from an otherwise good expression. Head & tail in perfect balance & she moves so well with reach & drive showing Full Pads. |
| 2nd | Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira JW | A most sound and honest girl to go over structurally. Well made front & rear assemblies. Not as finished in coat or body as 1st but lots to like. |
| Novice Bitch | ||
| 1st | Marhilway Bees Got The Edge | 10 month old happy gold/white parti. Nicely made all over, coat coming along, has an ex slightly undershot bite set in a wide jaw, ex pigment, pretty head. Front assembly complements rear angulation. Moved out well over the undulating grass. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Cavateena Situla Scarlet for Lavril | Such a sound girl. Large sparkling eyes set wide apart, nose set with bottom of eye rims level with top of nose, ex bite & good width of jaw, tight lips. Elbows held tight to body ex layback of shoulders. Firm topline with long ribcage & short loins. Moves straight & true with purpose with head & tail held proudly. RCC. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Jane Austen JW | Everything on this girl is in good order with nothing overdone & she holds a quality outline. Ex neck, pretty head & dark eyes. Close up to 1st. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Marhilway Explorer The Edge | Gold white parti. Loved her size, shape & balance. Super front assembly, level back, head & tail balance & she oozes breed type. Pretty head, ex bite, such sound movement in profile, going away and coming back. Apparently, this makes her up to Champion. Congratulations. CC & BOS. |
| 2nd | Ch. Coursani Sand Queen | Well handled to get the best out of her, well constructed & of good substance & she moves out well with animation. Just preferred the topline of 1st today. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Isishouse Miss Moneypenny For Chellanda | 5 years old, mature finished girl. Pleasant head & expression, large dark eyes & well pigmented eye rims. Ex mouth. Well balanced silhouette. An honest girl moving out showing full pad. |
| 2nd | Senousi Caress In A Dress | Large wide skull, good forelegs, well off for bone but feminine, soundly constructed front & rear, moving soundly constantly wagging her tail. |