Full Critique for Bournemouth 2012
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 | Morhenjo Smoking Barrel For Zeeva | 6 months G/W. Full of his own importance, so confident moving with good forward reach & excellent behind. Lovely outline, so well balanced. Excellent head properties, already using his neck and head and carriage. The blackest of pigment which enhances his beautiful, yet masculine expression. Presented and handled to advantage. |
| 2nd | Marhilway The Edge Factor (JW) | Two puppies to be proud of. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Bellwaycharm Time Zone for Tilbe JW ShCM VW | 11 months G/W. Alone but well deserved 1st. Excellent head with kind, yet masculine expression. Excellent pigment. Well balanced, level topline. Really kicking out, free effortless movement. In lovely coat of excellent texture. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zamadar Majic Potion for Cedarhythe | Very forward 13 months B/W who has a striking coat pattern, that was put down in first class condition. Really impressive outline, lovely head, large, dark kind eye. Good width of muzzle and skull, proudly carried on just the right length of neck, leading the eye onto an excellent tail carriage. Excels in hind action, had no trouble covering the uneven ground with ease and power. A joy to watch. Res. CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Rough Rider | 13 months profuse coated G/W. Melting expression, lovely eyes that make him so hard to resist ! Excellent bone & body. Presents an excellent outline standing. Not so mature in his attitude as 1st and less positive in his movement. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Marhilway The Edge Factor (JW) | Two puppies to be proud of. |
| 2nd | Ch. Bellwaycharm Time Zone for Tilbe JW ShCM VW | 11 months G/W. Alone but well deserved 1st. Excellent head with kind, yet masculine expression. Excellent pigment. Well balanced, level topline. Really kicking out, free effortless movement. In lovely coat of excellent texture. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Egremont Practical Magic | Stunning red gold &white just 18 months. Developing into an exciting prospect. Most entrancing expression, kind eye, excellent pigment. Has the balance of head to tail with just the right length of neck. Looks an absolute picture stacked. Didn’t give his best in a very hard fought dog challenge. One of many who wasn’t impressed with the windy conditions. |
| 2nd | Hundingsbane Valentino | 2 yrs B/W. Built along the more old fashioned lines. Has to be handled to be fully appreciated. Excellent bone and muscle tone. Excellent width between the eyes. Balanced outline, excellent tail. Excellent kick back giving him flowing ground coverage. Excellent coat texture, well groomed. Lacks the overall finish & glamour of 1st. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Follow The Sun To Rossvale | Sturdy, low to ground, 3 yrs black mask, solid gold. A prime example of a ’big dog’ in a small package. Just love his expression, so arrogant and superior, way above us mere mortals! So well balanced with excellent tail set & carriage, head to tail ratio giving an eye catching outline. All his attributes wrapped up in an abundant correct textured, superbly turned out jacket. He just oozed health in mind and body and most definitely ’fit for function’. Covered the difficult ground with a free flowing, powerful action. Moved up a slot from last time to take CC & BOB. |
| 2nd | Rosaril Status Quo | 2 yr solid black. Heavy boned, low to ground. Excellent width of skull & muzzle. Would like a larger eye to give a more open expression. Well balanced. Excellent tail. Moves with drive and arrogance. Superb, profuse coat, well turned out and handled to advantage. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Cedarhythe Dirty Dancin | 2 yrs B/W. Very typey all though and most definitely all male. Excellent head features. Well balanced, keeps a level topline. Strong boned, in superb muscular condition which enables him to move with a free flowing action, covering the ground with ease. Powerful back end. |
| 2nd | Ch. Hashanah Lock Stock N Barrel | This 11 yrs G/W is an absolute credit to the breed and should be an inspiration to those exhibitors who give up so easily. Shih Tzu’s rarely look their best before 4 yrs and then just get better. The kindest of expressions, well balanced, keeps his outline whilst flowing over the uneven ground with forward reach and driving from well-developed hind quarters. His red gold coat glistening in the sunshine, the epitome of ’fit for function’. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Marhilway Hidden Edge | 8 months G/W. Very sweet expression, lovely eyes, excellent mouth and muzzle. Heavy boned, low to ground, well balanced. Very composed and mature. Well made under a very profuse beautifully prepared puppy coat. Moves with vigour, excellent kick back. |
| 2nd | Weatsom Wake Up And Dream | 7 months G/W. Lighter made all though than 1. Very pretty, lovely eye enhanced by excellent pigment. Eye catching outline with excellent balance of head to tail. Quality puppy coat. Handled and presented to advantage. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Rosaril Kisses and Cuddles | 10 months black mask, solid gold. Has that wonderful, arrogant expression that is a very special attribute of solids, they do tend to have a very superior attitude to life and humans in particular! Dark, expressive eyes. Keeps a level topline. Excellent tail set & carriage. Composed on the move. B.P. Delighted to see her placed Puppy Group 4 |
| 2nd | Ch. Rosaril Snogs And Snuggles at Matsuba | Litter sister to 1st. Has the same lovely head and expression. A little longer caste. Didn’t cover the difficult ground with the same ease as 1st. Two very lovely puppies. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Chanikos Hopes and Dreams for Ethelsmead | Petite 12 months B/W. Pretty well balanced young lady all wrapped up in the densest black & gleaming white package. Moved at a steady dignified pace. Just lacks a little ’oomph’. |
| 2nd | Tysake Mischief Maker | 16 months solid gold brindle. Feminine, well boned and coated. Not so balanced as 1st. |
| Novice Bitch | ||
| 1st | Marhilway Hidden Edge | 8 months G/W. Very sweet expression, lovely eyes, excellent mouth and muzzle. Heavy boned, low to ground, well balanced. Very composed and mature. Well made under a very profuse beautifully prepared puppy coat. Moves with vigour, excellent kick back. |
| 2nd | Little Liu Liu Of Revelstoke | 2 yrs B/W. Very pretty with the darkest of eyes. Higher on the leg, tail set a little low. Sweet demeanour and beautifully turned out. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Senobles Thriller (Sh.Cm) | 21 months gold/brindle/white. An old fashioned girl who needs to be handled to be fully appreciated. Proud head carriage, excellent ail set and carriage. Pretty with lovely eye well spaced. So well balanced, excellent shoulder placement, strong bone, well developed rib cage, excellent. Muscular condition, moves with drive showing full pads. Liked the texture of her coat. This young lady was determined to have a good day, has so much attitude on the move and upped the gears with each go round. She was deservedly rewarded with the Res. CC. |
| 2nd | Miracey Star Dancer For Carlita JW ShCM | Very glamorous profuse coated 13 months G/W. Preferred the expression, overall balance and size of 1st. Excellent presentation and handled to advantage. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey Fruity Kisses | G/W who looks stunning from across the ring and is even more beautiful up close. The most enchanting expression of the day with eyes that draw the onlooker in and just won’t let go. The blackest of pigment, enhancing her star quality. Liked her size, strength of bone and overall balance. Keeps a level topline at all times. Excellent balance of head to tail. A ’ship in full sail’ on the go round with her expertly prepared coat flowing in the wind. Displayed her true Tibetan heritage in the challenge and went into stubborn mode. Sympathetically handled to her first CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Weatsom Never Say Never | Top quality ultra pretty G/W. Proud, arrogant head carriage, ex. Balance with her Tea Pot tail. Free mover with forward reach and driving off her well muscled hindquarters. Covered the difficult ground with ease. Not so full coated as 1st and a little lighter all though. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Hin Chens Portrait Of Perfection at Centastage | 6 yrs B/W. Ultra feminine, very typey, no frills bitch. Presents a balanced outline, excellent tailset. It is so good to feel a well conditioned, mature body under ones hand. Strode out with determination on the go round. Her correct textured coat gleamed with health & vitality in the sunshine. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Hin Chens Jewel for Centastage | 8 yrs B/W. Such a pretty girl, presents a very pleasing overall picture. Well balanced ex tail set and carriage. Moved steady and true. Correct textured coat that fair gleamed with health and vitality in the sun. Another excellent example where time as enhanced her qualities. |
| 2nd | Fleur De Lis at Saraten | Another very pretty, heavily marked B/W, who time has been kind too. Not so well balanced in outline or tail as 1st. Quality coat beautifully prepared. |