Full Critique for Shih Tzu Club of Scotland 2015
Judge : Mrs Diane Harding
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| I would like to thank the secretary and committee of the Shih Tzu Club of Scotland for inviting me to judge this lovely friendly show and for looking after me so well during my stay, also to my two very efficient stewards who made my day easy and the exhibitors for entering and giving me some quality dogs to judge. My overall opinion was that there is a variance of type and size in the breed, movement is still a problem that never seems to go away with some moving too close behind giving the impression of only having one leg and others paddling in front or too wide. Eyes on the whole were good, dark and round, pigment did not seem to be a problem, top lines were mostly good although a few did rise toward the rear. I only found a few with narrow chest. I was pleased to see a few of what I call old type Shih Tzu, these can be rather stubborn and more difficult to show but for me just gorgeous and as always presentation was excellent. My winners had all the necessary attributes I was looking for. Best bitch & BIS Zeeva Letz Do It, Best dog & BOS Miracey All Guns Blazin, BPIS was the dog Miracey Rebel Rider, RDCC Tameron Mr Red Edition, RBCC Santosha Sweet Cherry. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Lashemalts Jeux De Vie Jardhu | 6 month gold/white well balanced, extrovert character, coat of good texture over well made body, moving with such confidence for a baby. |
| 2nd | Yazhi Golden Eagle | 8 month gold/white longer in body than 1, moving well, level topline, nicely presented in good coat. |
| 3rd | Cedarhythe Magic Darling for Tiantang | 7 month black/white beautiful head and expression, would prefer a higher tail set, moving close behind but this could change with the right exercise as he is still maturing. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey Rebel Rider (UK, Ir) | 11 month gold/white, superb movement reaching well in front, beautiful masculine head without being course carried proudly on correct length of neck, well set on tail, dark eyes giving a warm expression, good broad chest, sound well balanced body.outstanding young dog, Best Puppy Dog & BPIS |
| 2nd | Daltricia Wilbur Smith JW ShCM | gold/white very sound puppy, moving with style, well balanced with correct reach of neck and well set on tail which he carries proudly, in good coat, masculine head typical expression, a lot to like. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Wilbur Smith JW ShCM | gold/white very sound puppy, moving with style, well balanced with correct reach of neck and well set on tail which he carries proudly, in good coat, masculine head typical expression, a lot to like. |
| 2nd | Dinasupra Arte Myi Zunn Jardhu | 11 month super head and expression, coat of good texture, well balanced dog moving soundly. |
| 3rd | Shihmali Ace Of Hearts | Gold/white slightly longer in body than 1 & 2, moving well in front but rather close at rear, strong masculine head. |
| Maiden Dog | ||
| 1st | Shihmali Ace Of Hearts | Gold/white slightly longer in body than 1 & 2, moving well in front but rather close at rear, strong masculine head. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Shihmali Ace Of Hearts | Gold/white slightly longer in body than 1 & 2, moving well in front but rather close at rear, strong masculine head. |
| Under Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Cremefern Double Trigger | Gold/white with the most wonderful head and expression, sound body which is well balanced, good spring of rib, well muscled legs, moving well both fore ands aft, I just loved him. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Wilbur Smith JW ShCM | gold/white very sound puppy, moving with style, well balanced with correct reach of neck and well set on tail which he carries proudly, in good coat, masculine head typical expression, a lot to like. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Cremefern Double Trigger | Gold/white with the most wonderful head and expression, sound body which is well balanced, good spring of rib, well muscled legs, moving well both fore ands aft, I just loved him. |
| 2nd | Jazala Austentatious Sh CM | Gold.White in good coat, level topline which he kept on the move nicely presented in good coat. |
| 3rd | Kimevan Man In Black | Solid black gorgeous head, lovely dark eyes, would like a better topline and moving close behind, in good coat beautifully presented. |
| Minor Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Tsantha Barley Sugar at Sazkey | Very sound well balanced dog with super masculine head, typical expression, level topline and well set tail, moving out well he really uses his strong well muscled legs in good coat. |
| 2nd | Thaisu Lust For Life | Solid gold but my disappointment, he is just gorgeous, fabulous head, dark eyes, well placed nose which gives that wonderful expression, well balanced body, correct lenght of neck, level topline,moving with great drive but flailing his tail on the move, but one I could take home. |
| 3rd | Shirshaun The Lucky One | Gold/white with lovely masculine head, moving with style in good coat over sound body. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Red Edition JW | pale gold/white gorgeous head with typical expression, lovely warm eyes, good pigment and nose set, good reach of neck, well set on tail, level topline, super body and well muscled legs which he really uses on the move, a really super dog that must make up, I was pleased to award him RCC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Polmac Ice Road Trucker of Shorestar | Black/white good head and expression, level topline giving balanced outline moving well at rear. |
| 3rd | Tsantha Happy As Larry With Hajenza | Gold/white larger type with strong masculin head, good dark eyes, sound body, moving out well. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey All Guns Blazin | so well named he took the ring by storm, a joy to judge such quality, fabulous head and expression, lovely dark melting eyes and he is so well balanced, great body and strong well muscled legs which he really uses on the move, presented to perfection, I was pleased to award him DCC & BOS in show |
| 2nd | Ch. Puzzle The Penpusher by Jardhu ShCM | Gold/white well made dog with good head, broad chest level topline, well set on tail typical Shih Tzu in fabulous coat well presented moving well fore and aft. |
| 3rd | Shorestar Moulin Rouge of Polmac | Gorgeous solid with good head and expressive eyes, well balanced outline, good well muscled body he just needs to steady and should do well but I could take him home, I just loved him. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Daltricia Kratos ShCM | 7 years old solid black in fantastic coat over very sound body, wonderfully balanced with good reach of neck and well set on tail over level topline, strong well muscled legs, good spring of rib, a very worthy champion who moves with such drive and style, presented to perfection as always from this kennel. |
| 2nd | Kimevan No Ordinary Boy | 9 years old gold/white very sound with strong head dark eyes well made body, moving out well with style. |
| 3rd | Tsantha Happy To See Me | 7 years old gold/white not the balance of 1 & 2 but nevertheless sound on the move. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Desperate Housewife for Kimevan | Gold/white gorgeous 8 month puppy, super feminine head and expression, beautifully balanced with good reach of neck and tail well set and carried proudly over level back, moving out well a real show girl who must have a bright future. |
| 2nd | Ch. Tameron Miss Black Opium | Fantastic 6 month black/white she has the most gorgeous feminine head and expression, warm dark eyes, sound balanced body moving with great reach in front just needs a little more time but another who must have a good future. |
| 3rd | Santosha Sunshine Brightly over Sazkey | 7 month gold/white such a happy puppy who seems to be enjoying her day, in lovely coat for age, well set on tail giving balanced outline, moving well at rear. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Warathwaite Queen of Scots | 10month gold/white typical head and expression well made body, moving a little close behind but she is still young and this should improve with the correct exercise. |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Disco Inferno | 11 month gold/white who has it all she just needs to settle gave her handler a hard time but I will watch her progress with interest, I see she is litter sister to best dog puppy, what a super mating. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Ariadne | Black/white super young bitch in coat of the correct texture, sound body and balance, super head and warm expression, moving out with plenty of drive, lots to like. |
| 2nd | Tameron Miss Desire at Katonier | Black/white of nice size, balanced outline moving well, I see she is litter sister to my RDCC very different type. |
| Maiden Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Sunshine Brightly over Sazkey | 7 month gold/white such a happy puppy who seems to be enjoying her day, in lovely coat for age, well set on tail giving balanced outline, moving well at rear. |
| Novice Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Sunshine Brightly over Sazkey | 7 month gold/white such a happy puppy who seems to be enjoying her day, in lovely coat for age, well set on tail giving balanced outline, moving well at rear. |
| 2nd | Alchez Panthera Leo | Pale gold nicely balanced moving well at rear. |
| 3rd | Shirshaun Eternal Rainbow | Brindle /white rather out of coat and needs to tighten in front. |
| Under Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Cashemalts Bombay Girl | Solid gold with lovely head, good pigment and nose placement, well made and balanced body good on the move. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Too Kool For Skool at Kimevan | Super gold/white outstanding on the move, exquisite head with lovely dark eyes and pigment, good nose placement, sound body and balance another typical Shih Tzu from this kennel. |
| 2nd | Santosha Sapphire | Gold/white with the most gorgeous head and expression, lovely size and balance and moving out so well both fore and aft, truly lovely bitch. |
| 3rd | Warathwaite Ice Princess | Black/white she has a good head, nicely balanced, level topline well set on tail moving out well. |
| Minor Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Lashemalts Princess Heart Jardhu | Solid gold old type, gorgeous head which she carries proudly, correct length of neck, well set on tail giving a balambced outlinemoving out well |
| 2nd | Daltricia Ariadne | Black/white super young bitch in coat of the correct texture, sound body and balance, super head and warm expression, moving out with plenty of drive, lots to like. |
| 3rd | Polmac Balthasars Gift | Black/white with lovely head and sound body and balance, moving out well. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Isishouse Nefertiti | Gold/white nice bitch moving well at rear would prefer a better front action. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zeeva Letz Do It JW | Gold/white She is beautiful, wonderful head melting expression perfect nos eplacement, lovely dark eyes giving a really superior look that only a Shih Tzu can give, correct reach of neck, well set on tail carried proudly fiving a balanced outline, super body with good spring of rib, well muxcled legs which she uses to perfection on the move showing a clear pad at rear with plenty of drive and a full reach in front, presented to perfection, I could not take my eyes off her a future champion I am sure and was pleased to award her BCC & BIS |
| 2nd | Ch. Santosha Sweet Cherry | Gold/white in lovely coat over well made body, good reach of neck and high tail set, she is beautifully balanced of what I consider to be the correct size she has the most wonderful head and feminine expression, moving with plenty of drive both fore and aft another truly wonderful bitch who must have a good future, I was pleased to award her the RBCC |
| 3rd | Ch. Thaisu She Rocks | Gold/white another beautiful girl who oozes quality in great coat of correct texture, good well balanced sturdy body, lovely head and expression, moving out so well a joy to judge. A quality class of outstanding bitches they all made my day. |