Full Critique for Paignton 2022
Judge : Mrs Pat Maule
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Quingshui Auroras Busy Man | 6 months G/W, just loved him from his broad head, dark expressive eyes, ex dentition, ex pigment to his correctly carried teapot tail. Plenty of bone, padded feet, level topline. So well balanced under a very profuse puppy coat, beautifully turned out. Moved steady showing full pads. Just lacking a little enthusiasm but I am sure this will come once his novice handler gains more confidence. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Debeaux Mackeson | 10 months B/W, what a stunner, so impressive on his first go round. Broad head, all male expression, excels in outline, level topline, plenty of bone. Glorious jet black & white jacket, put down in excellent condition. Very stylish mover, looks so impressive in profile both on the move and standing. Had a meltdown on the table, back to his happy self in the challenge. |
| Yearling Dog | ||
| 1st | Debeaux Money Talks | 14 months B/W. Broad skull the most lovely sparkling dark eyes so full of mischief, ex mouth, would prefer a more masculine expression, ex balance of head to teapot tail. Jet black & white jacket put down in superb condition. Moves with style driving from strong hindquarters showing full pads and true front action. |
| 2nd | Marhilway Driving Edge At Jacquinta JW | 18 months red gold & white, old fashioned type. Broad head, dark eyes, ex pigment, ex dentition, strong bone, padded feet. Needs more coat but what he has is of the correct texture, drives well from hard muscled hindquarters showing full pads. Busy mover, gives his handler a hard time trying to keep up! Very much a teenager. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Quingshui Gingers Ninja | 2 years red gold & white. Broad skull, dark eye with kind expression. Strong, sturdy male, ex ribcage and outline. Moves with confidence, good forward reach but a little close behind. |
| 2nd | Shirkeira Razmatazz | 3 years black masked gold, smaller type, a little finer all through, so well balanced with a level topline and correct tailset. Lovely dark eye, ex pigment, Profuse coat of correct texture, beautifully put down. By the time he made his 2nd & 3rd appearances he had gained in confidence, kept his tail up and moved with style. Handled with empathy. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Warathwaite The Kingslayer (Bel,Lux, UK) | 2 years red gold & white, excels in head and expression. Has width between kind expressive eyes, cushioned muzzle, ex dentition. Balanced all through with plenty of heart room inside deep ribcage. Head proudly carried on a strong arched neck giving desired balance to head and teapot tail. Takes the eye the moment he enters the ring, always looks “just right” in profile and moves at correct pace with front extension and drive from well muscled hindquarters showing full pads. Profuse coat of correct texture, beautifully presented. |
| 2nd | Shirkeira Razmatazz | 3 years black masked gold, smaller type, a little finer all through, so well balanced with a level topline and correct tailset. Lovely dark eye, ex pigment, Profuse coat of correct texture, beautifully put down. By the time he made his 2nd & 3rd appearances he had gained in confidence, kept his tail up and moved with style. Handled with empathy. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Minfaa Sundance Kid | This 3-year-old g/w headed a top quality class. Today I felt this boy was the “Complete Package” Broad skull, dark eye, ex pigment. Softer expression yet definitely male, spot on for overall shape, level topline. Head proudly carried on ample strong neck giving desired balance of head to teapot tail. Looks an absolute picture with his sturdy well boned frame draped in a beautifully prepared full coat of correct texture. Not so flashy on the move but has front extension and driving rear action showing full pads, covers the ground with ease. |
| 2nd | Ch. Debeaux Having A Ball | 4 years solid black, catches the eye the moment he enters the ring, broad skull, dark full of mischief eyes that just make you smile. All male expression, ex mouth, proud head carriage on a strong neck giving the head to tail balance, level topline, very impressive in profile. Moves with energy, gives the impression of a ship in full sail. There is something so special about solids and their zest for life and arrogant attitude. |
| VHC | Shirkeira Razmatazz | 3 years black masked gold, smaller type, a little finer all through, so well balanced with a level topline and correct tailset. Lovely dark eye, ex pigment, Profuse coat of correct texture, beautifully put down. By the time he made his 2nd & 3rd appearances he had gained in confidence, kept his tail up and moved with style. Handled with empathy. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Sunkissed At Miracey | 9 months g/w, Petite, ultra feminine, full of attitude with dark eyes that sparkle, full of mischief, expression enhanced by profuse furnishings. So well balanced, ample neck, level topline. Looks a picture stacked, comes into her own on the move, sets off on a mission, determined to give her handler a hard time! Moves with verve, excels in strong driving hind action showing full pads. |
| 2nd | Sassyshi Jamaica Mistaica JW | 9 months shaded g/w, Broad skull, large round dark eyes, ex dentition, ample bone, topline needs to settle. Teapot tail, happy disposition, moved with good forward reach, covers the ground with ease. Beautifully put down in full puppy coat. |
| Yearling Bitch | ||
| 1st | Shirkeira Tabitha | 18 months pale g/w, Sturdy, well made bitch of correct proportions and ideal size. Well spaced dark eyes, ex pigment, level topline. So well schooled, she stands herself to advantage at all times. Moves at a steady pace with front extension and drives off well angulated hindquarters. Carries her tail a little low. Coat in lovely condition. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Marhilway Explorer The Edge | 18months red gold & white, smaller type, very pretty, dark eyes that really sparkle, alert to all around her, ex pigment, ex mouth and chin. So well balanced, smaller frame but all in proportion. Head proudly carried on arched neck giving desired balance with teapot tail. Moves true with forward reach and drives off well muscled hindquarters showing full pads. Not yet in full coat which held her back in the challenge. Just needs time to mature. |
| 2nd | Debeaux Say What You See | 2 years solid black, broad skull, dark eyes that give a melting expression, cushioned muzzle. So much to like has the most engaging disposition. Not quite the overall balance of 1. Moves with arrogance and style, very impressive in profile, put down in full coat of correct texture. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Middletune Flame Of Gold | 4 years solid gold brindle. Broad Skull, well spaced dark eyes with a kind expression. Needs a close up inspection to appreciate her facial qualities. Smaller type all in proportion, just right for head to teapot tail balance. Free mover covers the ground with ease, forward reach and drives off well muscled hindquarters. |
| 2nd | Ch. Warathwaite Royal Diva | 3 years g/w. The most glorious head, ultra feminine bitch, excels in head properties and expression. Ex overall shape, head proudly carried on a strong arched neck, complementing tea pot tail. In full coat of correct texture, groomed to perfection. Eyecatching in profile moves with good rear drive, not so steady in front action. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Centastage Just Imagine | 4 years rich g/w, what a difference 2 years have made since I last judged this bitch, now fully mature, has everything I was looking for in my best bitch. Broad skull, wide spaced, large round sparkling eyes, correct nose placement, ex pigment and dentition. Looks down her nose at mere mortals with the aloof arrogance that makes a Shih Tzu stand apart from other breeds. Strong sturdy legs, level topline, deep ribcage giving ample heart room. Presented in excellent muscle tone that gives the extra power off well angulated hindquarters, true front action. Presented in full coat of correct texture, beautifully put down and quietly handled to get the best out of her. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey Fruity Kisses | 11 ½ years gold & white. Absolutely loved this bitch when I awarded her her first CC. Today aged 11 ½ she pulled out all the stops to give a flawless performance, glided around the ring with the gracious air of a fully mature matriarch. The most beautiful exquisite feminine expression, expressive dark round eyes, spot on for nose placement, ex pigment, wide jaw, perfectly balanced from her correctly angulated shoulders to tea pot tail. Presented in the most beautiful coat and condition. Definitely fulfils “Fit for function” A credit to her breeder/owners and to the breed. |