Full Critique for Boston & District CS 2022
Judge : Miss Susan Johnson
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| I would like to thank the Boston committee for their kind invitation to judge and my two stewards for their help in keeping things going smoothly. Also, thanks to the exhibitors who came under me, the quality of the dogs especially in the higher classes was amazing and at times made my job quite demanding. Over many years of judging, I have noticed different problems creeping in to our breed, four years ago when I judged poor mouths-narrow underjaws especially in the males. This doesn’t seem to have improved. I am also concerned about the close hind action in some exhibits. However, there were some stunning exhibits presented. My Open dog in particular was amazing, what a wonderful class and one I really enjoyed judging. Some very nice dogs left the ring cardless. Classes like this show the depth of quality our breed can produce. Thank you, exhibitors, in trusting me to go over your dogs. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Stubbina Meadow Brown At Daltricia | A 7 month old gold and white boy. He produced a good balanced outline. Broadhead & good dark eye, level topline and good tail placement. |
| 2nd | Santosha Excalibur | Again a 7 month old gold and white. Loved his head and expression. A lovely puppy who moved with attitude, when mature should do well. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Black Is Back | 9 ½ month black and white. What a beautiful outline this puppy has both standing and moving. Not a big boy but eye catching. Presented and handled to perfection. Went on to win the Puppy Utility Group. |
| 2nd | Marhilway Driving Edge At Jacquinta JW | 11 month gold and white, more mature in body but not in mind. A naughty exuberant boy. Loved his head and expression. Will do well when he settles to the job. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Matsuba King Of Hearts | 3 lovely youngsters.Gold and white only 14 months and needs time to finish, but caught my eye from coming in the ring. Stylish boy with such a lovely balance both standing and moving. Lovely head and well spaced dark eyes. Good level topline and the high tail set I prefer. My Res CC winner. |
| 2nd | Carlita Remember To Dream | Gold and white 16 months and very mature for his age. Another lovely head and expression, good firm body & shown in heavy coat for his age. A little unsettled on the table but moved well with good width behind. |
| Beginners Dog | ||
| 1st | Mapimakastar Albert | He stood alone in this class but a worthy winner. Deep black and white with good markings. Good strong skull with dark eyes. Level topline and high tailset. Presented well and moved purposefully with Drive. Best special Beginner. |
| Yearling Dog | ||
| 1st | Santosha The Winter Soldier At Honeyshuchun | Gold and white. My notes say good old fashioned type and looking at his breeding afterwards I can see why. Good broad head with lovely dark eyes. Good width throughout. A balanced boy who moved well with great hind drive. |
| 2nd | Baccibo Truly Madley Deeply | A deep solid gold. Nice head and good level topline. Moved with animation and drive. Needs more time to finish and mature, but a very promising prospect. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Paliden Sparkle and Shine at Wharfeview | A deep solid gold. Well boned and a good size. Nice firm body. Good spring of rib and an excellent tail set. Quality head dark eyes and a super width of mouth. He moved freely with good hind drive. |
| 2nd | Ch. Senousi Dressed For It By Fairmere | Another boy of good size. Loved his head and expression, excellent reach of neck and moved with attitude. Just preferred the tailset of my winner. |
| VHC | Mapimakastar Albert | He stood alone in this class but a worthy winner. Deep black and white with good markings. Good strong skull with dark eyes. Level topline and high tailset. Presented well and moved purposefully with Drive. Best special Beginner. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Minfaa Sundance Kid | A glamourous gold and white, eye catching boy. A lovely size and type. Loved his head and expression. So well balanced at all times with a super level topline and high tailset. He moved so freely with excellent hind drive. Pleased to award this youngster the DCC and BOB. |
| 2nd | Shanitaus Obsession | Another gold and white of excellent type. Very nice head and true Shih Tzu expression with dark well spaced eyes and a lovely wide mouth. A sound confident mover showing full pads behind. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey Zero Hour | Gold and white dog so typical of this kennel. A little on the large size for me but quality through and through. Classic head and expression and a wonderful mouth. A great teapot handle tail and so well balanced both standing and moving. |
| 2nd | Ch. Chanikos Living The Dream At Ethelsmead | Gold and white of nice masculine type. At first, I found him a little underwhelming but on going over him he is very correct, such a well balanced boy. Came to life when moving and showed style and lovely balance. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy JW ShCM VW | At 9 ½ years he is still showing the same quality and animation he showed as a youngster. Lovely head and expression. Such a good balance. A level topline and high tail. Really enjoys his showing. |
| 2nd | Wharfeview Candy Man | Almost 9 years. Another boy of older age who still shows and moves so well. I particularly liked his beautiful dark eyes and high tailset. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Chanikos Tangerine Dream of Shenleyvale JW | 7 month old gold brindle and white, very mature in size and body for her age. A promising girl. I liked her head and expression. Good outline and balance, moved very soundly. |
| 2nd | Ch. Rossvale Little Black Dress | What a sassy little girl. A proper show off. A black and white just 8 months. Very well balanced giving me a lovely outline both standing and moving. Good head and the darkest of eyes. Level topline and lovely reach of neck. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Marhilway Explorer The Edge | 11 months gold and white. A beautiful quality girl. Lovely broad head and wide mouth. Good reach of neck and level topline. Moved with drive and good width behind. |
| 2nd | Ch. Tameron Miss Black Orchid | Another good quality girl. Litter sister to my best puppy. So well balanced. Lovely reach of neck and good level topline. Showing a great outline at ll times and moved with reach and drive. |
| 3rd | Chanikos Tangerine Dream of Shenleyvale JW | 7 month old gold brindle and white, very mature in size and body for her age. A promising girl. I liked her head and expression. Good outline and balance, moved very soundly. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Tzusweet Harlequin | A feminine gold girl. Still a youngster nut lovely size and type. Beautiful head and wide jaw. Good level topline and good spring of rib. So well balanced on the move. |
| 2nd | Shirkeira Talula JW | Another feminine gold girl with a lovely reach of neck, a good spring of rib and nice tail set. A pretty feminine head. She moved well with good rear drive. |
| Beginners Bitch | ||
| 1st | Mapimakastar Bunny Hop Tizbuntzu | A pretty gold and white girl with a lovely head and good mouth. Nicely balanced and moved well. |
| 2nd | Jolly Oziresun at Mapimakastar (Imp) | She has a lovely broad head and excellent width of jaw. A level topline and sound movement. She settled well in her 2nd class. |
| Yearling Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Peekin Hoi-Tee-Toi-Tee-Tu | A Gold and white feminine eye catching girl. A lovely size and type. She has a good broad head and excellent nose placement, a wide jaw and lovely dentition. A balanced young lady with a level topline and the high tailset I adore. She moved well retaining her outline and showed me good hind Drive and a great width behind. My CC winner. |
| 2nd | Minfaa Christmas Carol | Gold and white with a lovely head and expression. Liked her size and type. She has excellent width throughout. At 14 months she just needs a little more time to mature. I’m sure she has a bright future. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Paliden Golden Showers | A pretty solid gold girl so typical of this kennel. Glorious head and mouth. Not a big bitch but quality. Very well balanced on the move. Reminded me so much of her dam. |
| 2nd | Middletune Eternal Flame At Shirkeira JW | A beautiful solid gold of similar type to the winner. Good reach of neck and level topline. A pretty head and feminine expression. She has a lovely balance and retained a good outline when moving. |
| VHC | Jolly Oziresun at Mapimakastar (Imp) | She has a lovely broad head and excellent width of jaw. A level topline and sound movement. She settled well in her 2nd class. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Gladmin Durbans Diva For Maili | A gold and white of a bigger type, but quality throughout. Displayed a good level topline and high tailset. Good strong head. Very well balanced both standing and moving. Presented well. |
| 2nd | Peekin Miss Jive-Bunny-Tu | Deep gold and white. Not a big girl but quality throughout. I liked her head and expression and glorious high set tail. Very balanced especially when moving. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden | Gold and white of nice size. Very Pleasing to go over. Lovely head and expression. Good reach of neck and level topline. A sound purposeful winner. |
| 2nd | Ch. Gladmin Inala | At nearly 7-year-old she is still looking good. An honest bitch with nice wide head and good expression. Lovely spring of rib and width behind. Moved freely with drive. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey Fruity Kisses | What more could be said about this bitch. A truly feminine gold and white. Almost 11 years she looks amazing. A credit to her breeders. She still retains her balanced outline at all times. Sadly, threw her chances away in the challenge but please to award her another RCC. |
| Good Citizen Scheme Bitches | ||
| 1st | Ch. Middletune Flame Of Gold | . A feminine solid gold bitch. Very well balanced both standing and moving. She has a lovely feminine head and expression. Moved well. Best Good Citizen. |