Full Critique for Shih Tzu Club 2014
Judge : Mrs Darja Skok Lamut
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Red Edition JW | Lovely gold white puppy, showing a lot of potential, well developed for age. Masculine in appearence. Well coated, big head, dark, round eyes, open nostrils, good stop, good bite. Strong bones, level topline, deep chest. Tail carried high over the back. Well angulated. Outgoing temperament, he enjoyed being in the ring. |
| 2nd | Elzu Field Of Dreams | Excellent puppy, well balanced. Lovely head and expession, slightly finer bone, quite strong topline, good depth of chest, well angulated both ends, good coat. Moved well. Tail set ok but I prefered the higher tail carriege of the first. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Red Edition JW | Lovely gold white puppy, showing a lot of potential, well developed for age. Masculine in appearence. Well coated, big head, dark, round eyes, open nostrils, good stop, good bite. Strong bones, level topline, deep chest. Tail carried high over the back. Well angulated. Outgoing temperament, he enjoyed being in the ring. |
| 2nd | Cremefern Double Trigger | Gold white, very well balanced, with a most hansome, overall correct head. A bit smaller frame, but well developed, good muscle and bone, good chest, topline quite firm. Tail ok, moved well. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Jo-Kins Watch Me Fly Fly to Daltricia (Imp) | Strong male, excellent balance. Masculine, big head, with typical expression Lots of bone, deep chest, long enough. Topline strong, level, steady on the move. Excellent coat. Tail ok. Moved with strong drive. |
| 2nd | Cloughlea Im A Believer for Marhilway | A handsome, typical male with excellent head. A bit finer built to first. Good balance. Correct bite with full dentition, lovely dark eyes, well defined stop. Body strong, good chest, strong topline, good mover. Could have gone either way. |
| 3rd | Ch. Weatsom Margarets Legacy for Quingshui JW ShCM | Gold/ white, really good type. Strong head with sweet expression of the dark, big, round eyes, wide lower jay, pronounced stop. Compact, well built body, lots of bone, deep chest, firm level topline. Well balanced. Lots of good quality coat. |
| Beginners Dog | ||
| 1st | Ozir Tsin Fatinat Al Sjark at Jadetemple (Imp Ned) | Good balance, slightly finer bone, smaller type. Big enough head, dark, round eyes, open nostrils, good bite, good stop, full pigment. Ok angulation on both ends, good ribcage, level back. Moved well. Long coat of correct quality. Showed better & better with each repeat. |
| 2nd | Ch. Weatsom Margarets Legacy for Quingshui JW ShCM | Gold/ white, really good type. Strong head with sweet expression of the dark, big, round eyes, wide lower jay, pronounced stop. Compact, well built body, lots of bone, deep chest, firm level topline. Well balanced. Lots of good quality coat. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Red Edition JW | Lovely gold white puppy, showing a lot of potential, well developed for age. Masculine in appearence. Well coated, big head, dark, round eyes, open nostrils, good stop, good bite. Strong bones, level topline, deep chest. Tail carried high over the back. Well angulated. Outgoing temperament, he enjoyed being in the ring. |
| 2nd | Cremefern Double Trigger | Gold white, very well balanced, with a most hansome, overall correct head. A bit smaller frame, but well developed, good muscle and bone, good chest, topline quite firm. Tail ok, moved well. |
| Res | Elzu Field Of Dreams | Excellent puppy, well balanced. Lovely head and expession, slightly finer bone, quite strong topline, good depth of chest, well angulated both ends, good coat. Moved well. Tail set ok but I prefered the higher tail carriege of the first. |
| VHC | Ozir Tsin Fatinat Al Sjark at Jadetemple (Imp Ned) | Good balance, slightly finer bone, smaller type. Big enough head, dark, round eyes, open nostrils, good bite, good stop, full pigment. Ok angulation on both ends, good ribcage, level back. Moved well. Long coat of correct quality. Showed better & better with each repeat. |
| Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Ozir Tsin Fatinat Al Sjark at Jadetemple (Imp Ned) | Good balance, slightly finer bone, smaller type. Big enough head, dark, round eyes, open nostrils, good bite, good stop, full pigment. Ok angulation on both ends, good ribcage, level back. Moved well. Long coat of correct quality. Showed better & better with each repeat. |
| 2nd | Santosha Shogun with Sherthian | Excellent type. He scores in head and expression, due to lovely dark, round, eyes set well apart. Well pronounced stop, broad muzzle. Body well constructed, all proportions are good. Could have had a tad more angulation behind + his coat must mature. |
| 3rd | Cloughlea Im A Believer for Marhilway | A handsome, typical male with excellent head. A bit finer built to first. Good balance. Correct bite with full dentition, lovely dark eyes, well defined stop. Body strong, good chest, strong topline, good mover. Could have gone either way. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Ethelsmead Life Of Riley (JW) | Attractive b/w boy, quite mature in body and coat, excellent head and expression, wide, square muzzle. Very typey. Good overall balance, high carried head and tail, deep chest, strong & level back. Moved very well. I liked him a lot. |
| 2nd | Hongchue Gallant Hero ShCM | Another lovely b/w, similar type to 1, excellent nead and expression, lovely eyes, sound body with good bone, quality coat, flowing movement. |
| Mid Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Hongchue Gallant Hero ShCM | Another lovely b/w, similar type to 1, excellent nead and expression, lovely eyes, sound body with good bone, quality coat, flowing movement. |
| 2nd | Miracey Count Me In | B/w, strong boned, masculine head with excellent expression. Good proportions, a bit shorter ribcage. Lovely round eyes, good bite, wide lower jaw, correct lenght of nose. Sound, compact body, level topline. Moved ok. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Tzusweet Super Sleuth | Solid golden, excellent type, really well balanced. Masculine and strong boned. Lovely head with dark, big eyes giving the soft expression, correct bite and teeth. Firm elbows, level topline. Good angulation. High tail set, the head and the tail in the same line. Moved well. |
| 2nd | Chellanda Take A Chance On Me ShCM | B/w excellent type, beautifull male. Lovely head with tipical expression, good mouth, pretty eyes, just the right nose lenght, good stop. Sturdy body, correct proportions, good balance. Elbows ok, shoulders well laid back. Well angulated, level back. Moved with style and good drive. Tail set high, carried ok. Prefered just a bit higher tail cariage of the 1 |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Matsonic Storm Brewin Over Bishbow (JW) | Wonderfull male, excellent condition, lovely coat. Strong boned, deep and long chest, perfectly level topline. Muscular. Good lay of shoulders, elbows close to the chest, well angulated. Big, round head, masculine expression, big dark round eyes, broad jaw with all the incisors in line, broad and square muzzle, open nostrils, complete pigment. Tail carried high over the back, in perfect balance with the head. Moved steadily with good reach and strong drive. Everything about him is just right, without any exaggerations. Outstanding quality. |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Hotter Than Hell at Meilijo JW | Very hansome, smaller frame, yet masculine in appearence, strong bones. Typical head. Large, dark, round eyes, giving the warm expression. Perfect pigmentation. Strong chin, upturned nose & open nostrils, well pronounced stop. Deep chest, strong, level topline, short loin. Well angulated both ends. Tail set high and carried well over the back. Excellent movement. Top quality male. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Tameron Mr Givenchy | High quality male. The right proportions of the body, muscular and strong, plenty of bone, but not overall large. Big masculine head, typical expression. Lovely eyes, broad muzzle, good stop. |
| 2nd | Bellwaycharm Terrific Time at Tilbe JW | Well built dog, correct outline, good quality coat. Good bone, typical head, steady topline, moved well, in excellent condition. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Meilijo Some Like It Hot JW | Now this one was a total surprise. 6 month old yet overall so well constructed. Just like a mini-adult. All there in place, just waiting to grow a bit more. Round head, dark pigment and eyes, wide nostrils, excellent stop. Good bone, elbows close to the body, good lay of shoulders, deep chest. Topline level and steady on the move. Tail in place at all times. Wonderfull temperament. Would love to see her as an adult, so much potential right now. |
| 2nd | Tansingh Touch Of Class | Sweet puppy of lovely type. Well developed for age, good head with correct expression, quite firm body, moved ok. Still a bit unsure in the ring. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Rosaril Naughty Moments with Bishbow | Lovely overall. Excellent type & size. Round, big head with sweeetest of expressions. Well balanced head and tail, good body structure, excellent mover. Coat of good quality. |
| 2nd | Lyndatzu Jai Mali | Good type, well proportioned body. Big, round head wit dark round eyes, giving the sweet expression. Correct bite, square muzzle, nose lenght just right. Body still needs to tighten up some more, excellent puppy coat. |
| Res | Daltricia Ariadne | Well developed for age, lovely type and size, good balance. All round correct head, warm expression. Good body, angulation ok, tail set and carriage correct. Tipical movement. Lovely coat. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Sapphire | Well developed bitch with the most beautiful head. Eyes big, so dark, full of expression. Wide muzzle, correct nose lenght, open nostrils. Excellent deep black pigmentation. Body strong with good bone, deep wide chest, strong topline, good angulation. Tail set high. Moved with style and drive after a bit of warming up. |
| 2nd | Ch. Camelle Chocolate Mousse at Rossvale JW (imp Fin) | Feminine, excellent type and balance, good proportions. Pretty big head, tipical bite. A bit upturned nose. Correct body, well angulated on both sides. Deep, well formed chest, firm, level topline, tail set and carriage correct. Excellent mover. Another very pretty youngster. |
| Beginners Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey Celebrity Dancer at Trandella JW ShCM | A bit on the large side for a bitch, otherwise well built. Head ok, a bit of white showing in the right eye, bite acceptable, good stop. Body strong, deep chest, shoulders well laid back, level & firm topline. Moved well. Quality coat, well groomed and presented. |
| 2nd | Shirmins Looby Lou | Good outline and balance. Round head of correct proportions, eyes set a bit close. Body well built, good ribcage, level back, angulation good front and rear. Tail set high but a bit uncertain on the move. |
| Maiden Bitch | ||
| 1st | Lyndatzu Jai Mali | Good type, well proportioned body. Big, round head wit dark round eyes, giving the sweet expression. Correct bite, square muzzle, nose lenght just right. Body still needs to tighten up some more, excellent puppy coat. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Ariadne | Well developed for age, lovely type and size, good balance. All round correct head, warm expression. Good body, angulation ok, tail set and carriage correct. Tipical movement. Lovely coat. |
| Res | Shirmins Looby Lou | Good outline and balance. Round head of correct proportions, eyes set a bit close. Body well built, good ribcage, level back, angulation good front and rear. Tail set high but a bit uncertain on the move. |
| Novice Bitch | ||
| 1st | Lyndatzu Jai Mali | Good type, well proportioned body. Big, round head wit dark round eyes, giving the sweet expression. Correct bite, square muzzle, nose lenght just right. Body still needs to tighten up some more, excellent puppy coat. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Ariadne | Well developed for age, lovely type and size, good balance. All round correct head, warm expression. Good body, angulation ok, tail set and carriage correct. Tipical movement. Lovely coat. |
| VHC | Shirmins Looby Lou | Good outline and balance. Round head of correct proportions, eyes set a bit close. Body well built, good ribcage, level back, angulation good front and rear. Tail set high but a bit uncertain on the move. |
| Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Polmac Balthasars Gift | Excellent proportions and type, showy. Lovely head and tipical expression, good bite, correct lenght of nose. Well formed body, good bone, level topline, angulation good. Tail set high, carried well on the move. Moves well. |
| 2nd | Shorestar Red Sonia | Pretty solid gold, nice type, good balance. Excellent head and expression, lower jaw could be wider. Firm body, good ribcage, level topline, excellent tail set and angulation, good mover. |
| Res | Ch. Miracey Celebrity Dancer at Trandella JW ShCM | A bit on the large side for a bitch, otherwise well built. Head ok, a bit of white showing in the right eye, bite acceptable, good stop. Body strong, deep chest, shoulders well laid back, level & firm topline. Moved well. Quality coat, well groomed and presented. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Minfaa Gypsy Queen At Middletune | Excellent type, lovely balance, liked her a lot. Excellent head and expression. Compact body, deep chest, firm topline, high tail. Well angulated. Arrogant carriage. Smooth movement, with lots of drive. Good coat. |
| 2nd | Rossvale Secret Affair is Yunqishing JW | Good type, size and balance. Beautifull head, super sweet expression of the eyes. Good mouth, just right lenght of nose, excellent pigmentation. Good stop. Well formed body, chest deep enough, firm topline. Tail ok. Moved well. |
| Mid Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Popeye’s Creme De La Creme (JW) (Imp Swe) | Beautiful grayish/brindle, excellent size, type & balance. Superb head, round dark eyes, correct lenght of nose, good stop. Strong, stocky body, compact, with good proportions. Good lay of shoulders, deep chest, level and muscular back. High tail set and carriage. Movement smooth and flowing with strong drive and good reach. Lovely mature coat. Beautifully presented. |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Celebrity Dancer at Trandella JW ShCM | A bit on the large side for a bitch, otherwise well built. Head ok, a bit of white showing in the right eye, bite acceptable, good stop. Body strong, deep chest, shoulders well laid back, level & firm topline. Moved well. Quality coat, well groomed and presented. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Santosha Sweet Cherry | Lovely female, pale gold white, with superb head. Super dark, large eyes with excellent pigmentation giving that extra melting look to the expression of the face. Sound body structure, strong topline, tail set and carried correctly, moved well with lots of drive. |
| 2nd | Venustus Queen of Hearts | Excellent balance, lovely size, ample bone. Big, round, well domed head, lovely eyes with sweet expression, slightly upturned nose, distinct stop. Strong body, good reach of neck, well laid back shoulders. Deep chest. Short, strong loin, level topline. High tail set, well carried on the move. Excellent coat quality, well groomed and presented. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Chanikos Hopes and Dreams for Ethelsmead | Stylish female, shiny black&white, most beautiful coat groomed to perfection. Lots of bone but none the less feminine outline. Big head. Round eyes, very dark, superb pigment. All incisiors in a straight line, broad, lower jaw. Open nostrils, excellent stop. Deep chest, strong loin, level topline. Tail set high and carried properly. Moved with style and drive. A stunning girl. |
| 2nd | Ch. Cloughlea One Step Beyond Dolha | Sound structure, well balanced, although slightly on the big side for my taste. Well shaped head, lovely dark pigment, good stop. Correct bite, wide mouth. Good proportions of the body, well ribbed up. Very stylish on the move, excellent coat. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Chelhama Leading Light JW | Red white, in excellent conditon, lovely type. Good balance, pretty head. Sound body structure, moved well. |
| 2nd | Ch. Marbrux Kellis High JW | Overall pretty old lady. Correct head, could have a bit stronger chin. Sound body, moved ok. Good quality coat. |