Full Critique for BUBA 2023
Judge : Mrs Elain McDonald
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Firstly, I would like to thank all the exhibitors for the fantastic entry. I felt honoured and humbled. I very much appreciated it especially as the grooming area was very cold. Also, my thanks go to my two very capable stewards. I would also wish to mention some points that in my opinion that needs to be watched. Flat tails, the lower jaw too undershot and white of eye. In the main though I found some very good examples of our lovely breed. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Shihmali Wild At Heart JW | G/w 6 month old lovely puppy, with a pleasing head and expression. Kept his top line on the move. Nicely coated and presented. One for the future. |
| 2nd | Densown Pedro | B/W 6 month old this youngster also presented a good pro?le image with good rear movement. Nice head and expression Another youngster to watch. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Honeyshuchun Soldier Boy At Bornred | 11 month old solid gold. Although stood alone he deserved his 1st placing. Good dentition, well laid shoulders, good top line, good rear action. Nice to go over. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Keola Driving Force JW | B/w 13 month old. Another quality youngster, pleasing head and expression, kept his top line and shape on the move, Desired tail set. |
| 2nd | Middletune Billy The Kid | S/G B/M. 17 month old. Everything in the right place, just moved a little close at the back. |
| 3rd | Ziams Prince Caspian | 16 month old. Pleasing head and expression. Good lay of shoulders leading to a well let down chest. Nice tail set Well presented. |
| Beginners Dog | ||
| 1st | How To Rewrite The Stars For Juhua | G/W 16 month old. This young man has a lovely body tone, which is displayed when on the move and compliments his outline. Good head, eye and expression. |
| 2nd | Paliden Shooting Star | Another one with a lot to o?er. Good broad skull, eye, lovely expression. Good body condition and muscle tone. Abundance of coat. Moved well. |
| VHC | Middletune Billy The Kid | S/G B/M. 17 month old. Everything in the right place, just moved a little close at the back. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Senousi Dressed Like Him | 17 month old G/W Good head with a melting expression. Presented a good pro?le standing and on the move. Coat of correct texture. |
| 2nd | Ziams Prince Caspian | 16 month old. Pleasing head and expression. Good lay of shoulders leading to a well let down chest. Nice tail set Well presented. |
| Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Rossvale Wildest Dream JW | 17 month old G/W. Lovely shape, Broad skull, lovely dark expressive eyes, correct tail set. Good angulation. Moved with drive. Very well presented. |
| 2nd | Mifcahs Return Of The King To Javerda | B/W 17 month old. Another dog with all the correct attributes. A little unsettled at the start of the class, but when settled showed there was a lot to like about him He is well constructed, Lovely masculine head, nice dark eyes, on the move kept his top line. Coat and furnishings well presented. |
| 3rd | Paliden Shooting Star | Another one with a lot to o?er. Good broad skull, eye, lovely expression. Good body condition and muscle tone. Abundance of coat. Moved well. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Jack Higgins JW | Pale G/W. This young man caught my eye as he entered the ring. Good broad skull, correct tail, kept top line on the move, good front and rear action put down in good order. Pleased to award him Res CC. |
| 2nd | Zeeva Dark Obsession | G/W. This young man was unlucky to meet 1st on the day. Good head, eye, lovely soft expression. Well placed shoulders nice rear action. Lovely coat and condition. |
| Res | Paliden Shooting Star | Another one with a lot to o?er. Good broad skull, eye, lovely expression. Good body condition and muscle tone. Abundance of coat. Moved well. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zeeva Cool Dude | This whole class just oozed quality. What a little stunner this one is. Where does one start. From his amazing pro?le, his broad skull, correctly placed eye, expression, shoulder placement, level top line, tail set, correct movement, well muscled hind quarters, showed a lovely pair of pads. A privilege to award him CC. |
| 2nd | Tiziano Serenissima | G/W. Superb pro?le, good broad head, with an expression to die for. Wealth of coat and well presented. Moved correctly both ways. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Mifcahs The King And I JW (Dk,Nor,Swe,No,Int) | G/W. This gentleman well deserved his titles. Presented in superb condition Very well balanced Shih Tzu. What more can one say about the gentleman. As always presented in a wealth of coat. A credit to his owner. |
| 2nd | Ch. Tameron Mr Black Is Back | B/W. Of a different type to 1st, but none the less another worthy Champion. His profile is to die for, he kept his topline on the move ,well muscled hind quarters,showed a clean pair of heels when moving away. 1st class presentation. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Jacquinta Lets Go Andy JW | 7 year old G/W. Nice body and heavily coated. Good angulation. Nice lay of shoulders, well sprung rib. Moved like a train. Well presented. |
| 2nd | Ch. Ziams Perfect Partner (INTCH, DEU CH (VK), NLD CH,) | G/W 8 year old Masculine broad head and pleasing eye, that lends it self to a melting expression. Good outline. Smart mover. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Densown Valencia | 7 month old G/W. This is a puppy with a bright future. Good skull, with a pleasing expression. Impressed by her positive movement, which is rare in one so young. Pleased to award her Best Puppy. |
| 2nd | Joll Sweet Dreams Baby With Shirkeira | 6. Month old G/W. Another lovely puppy, good head and eye, with sweet expression. Nice body, good rear movement. Presented a good outline. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Matsonic Waiting For A Star | 11 month old. Smart young lady. Broad skull, lovely dark eye, melting expression, good ?rm body, level topline which she kept on the move. Well presented. |
| 2nd | Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira JW | 11 month old G/ W. Another young lady with a bright future. Excellent head and sweet expression. Well placed shoulders and strong sturdy legs. Good rear action. Well presented. |
| Res | Mapimakastar Goldie Jol Jas at Cavateena JW | Lovely youngster, well balanced, nice teapot tail, nice on the move. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Miss I Want Choo | G/W. A quality young bitch. Full of type and quality. Nice broad skull, lovely dark eye, very sturdy body, and has a beautiful carriage Excellent presentation. |
| 2nd | Crimsonleash Ruby Star | Good shape and body. Well placed shoulders. Carrying a good coat. |
| Beginners Bitch | ||
| 1st | Mapimakastar Goldie Jol Jas at Cavateena JW | Lovely youngster, well balanced, nice teapot tail, nice on the move. |
| 2nd | Crimsonleash Ruby Star | Good shape and body. Well placed shoulders. Carrying a good coat. |
| Novice Bitch | ||
| 1st | Mifcahs The Show Must Go On | Cream/White This youngster presented a nice pro?le, lovely broad skull, dark eye and expression. Well coated and presented. |
| 2nd | Gladmin Cape Diamond | This young lady presented a good head with a lovely expression, good tail set and top line moved well. Good body condition. |
| Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Norboo Esmeralda By Shihzarbruno | G/W. 3 year old. Of correct proportion. Beautiful head, nice nose placement, lovely tail carriage, moved well. Just loved her sweet expression. Placing well deserved. |
| 2nd | Rossvale Dreaming Again | Another quality young lady, good top line, well laid shoulders, nice tail set. When on the move did not disappoint. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Norboo Esmeralda By Shihzarbruno | G/W. 3 year old. Of correct proportion. Beautiful head, nice nose placement, lovely tail carriage, moved well. Just loved her sweet expression. Placing well deserved. |
| 2nd | Yazhi Sweet Painted Lady JW | G/W. 2 years old Sweet expression. Good skull and nose placement. Good body tone, well muscled hindquarters, moved well. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Peekin Hoi-Tee-Toi-Tee-Tu | Gold/White. This young lady stood well out from the crowd, everything you could want from an amazing elegant Shih Tzu. From the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail, she just oozed quality. Good skull, dark expressive eyes, melting expression, good reach of neck, leading to well laid shoulder. Top line was kept level on the move. Strong rear action. Pleased to award her CC and BOB. |
| 2nd | Paliden Golden Showers | G/W. Another young lady presented in excellent condition and coat. Lovely sweet expression. Well padded muzzle, nicely toned body condition. Showed a clean pair of pads on the move. A pleasure to go over. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Santosha Silhouette | This exquisite young lady, is another Shih Tzu, that in my opinion has all the attributes to what is needed in our breed. A good skull, dark eye, correct nose placement, leads to a stunning expression, lovely face furnishings, good dentition, good profile and correct tail. Moved well. Best presented dog of the day. Pleased to award her Res Bitch CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Rossvale’s Finnish Model | Another Shih Tzu that had many fine attributes. Lovely head and eye and expression. Good shoulder placement, and well rounded rib. Kept her top line on the move, moved well both ways, well presented. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Dolha’s Step Out in Style | Aptly named. This 8 year old bitch belies her age, both on the move and on the stand. A lovely head and a melting expression. Correct shoulder placement, nice rounded chest, good top line and tail. Put down in excellent coat and condition. A credit to her owner. Pleased to award her Best Veteran. |
| 2nd | Charmant Charlotte Enigmatyczny Zakatek Mapimakast | Typical head and expression. Good width of skull, well proportioned body, good carriage, moved well. |