Full Critique for Shih Tzu Club of Scotland 2023
Judge : Mrs Helen Shaw
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| I would like to thank the Shih Tzu Club of Scotland Committee for their kind invitation to judge their show and my very able steward who was very efficient and made the day run smoothly. Thank you also to the exhibitors who graciously accepted my placings, it was much appreciated. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Honeyshuchun Soldier Boy At Bornred | A well built solid gold boy with good head development, dark & round eyes and a well padded muzzle. Deep chest, good length of ribs and nicely angled rear. Moved enthusiastically enjoying his day. BPD & BPIS. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Mifcah’s Return Of The King To Javerda | Masculine B/W boy with a good head & dark well spaced eyes, correct nose placement & good dentition. Good reach of neck, lay of shoulder & level topline. Moved effortlessly around the ring keeping his outline, reaching & driving with free flowing action throughout. In excellent coat & condition & presented to perfection. |
| 2nd | Thaisu Morningstar Avec Kimevan | solid gold youngster with dark round eyes giving a gentle expression. Correct nose placement & good dentition. Ribs developing well, level topline & nicely angulated rear. Moved with drive from behind & in lovely coat & condition. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Morningstar Avec Kimevan | solid gold youngster with dark round eyes giving a gentle expression. Correct nose placement & good dentition. Ribs developing well, level topline & nicely angulated rear. Moved with drive from behind & in lovely coat & condition. |
| 2nd | Thaisu Guilty Pleasure | Well built gold & white boy with a gentle expression, Dark round eyes placed well apart & good dentition. Well off for bone & good spring of rib. Driving well from behind showing full pads. |
| Yearling Dog | ||
| 1st | Mifcah’s Return Of The King To Javerda | Masculine B/W boy with a good head & dark well spaced eyes, correct nose placement & good dentition. Good reach of neck, lay of shoulder & level topline. Moved effortlessly around the ring keeping his outline, reaching & driving with free flowing action throughout. In excellent coat & condition & presented to perfection. |
| 2nd | Rossvale Wildest Dream JW | Solid gold boy with a good head & warm expression. Correct nose placement & good dentition. Good depth of chest & well sprung ribs. Driving well from behind showing full pads, in lovely coat & condition. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Mifcah’s By Royal Command To Javerda | Confident gold & white boy with a masculine expression, good nose placement with wide open nostrils & broad jaw. Good reach of neck, deep chest, level topline with good spring of rib & correct tailset. Well muscled throughout & moved well with free flowing action. |
| 2nd | Thaisu’s Blinding Light | Handsome solid gold boy with a well shaped head & dark expressive eyes placed well apart. Correct nose placement with wide open nostrils & broad jaw. Enough neck, deep chest, level topline & good spring of rib. Correct rear angulation driving well from behind. In good coat & well handled & presented. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Mapimakastar Jason Mio | Appealing gold & white boy with a masculine expression, nice broad head, dark round eyes & good nose placement. Well bodied & strong muscular rear. Moved out well, showing full pads. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Warathwaite The Kingslayer | Eyecatching gold & white boy who stood out from the crowd with great ring presence, fabulous head, dark expressive well placed eyes & good nose with wide open nostrils. Good width to jaw, strong neck & good depth & width of chest, level topline& well set & carried tail. Strong bone, excellent ribcage, well angulated front & rear. He was in excellent coat & condition & was handled to perfection. I was pleased to award him the DCC & BOB, Congratulations. |
| 2nd | Ch. Senousi Dressed For It By Fairmere | A handsome gold & white boy who I have admired in the past, it was lovely to see just how well he has turned out. He has a kind expression with large dark & round eyes set well apart, a well padded muzzle, good nose placement with wide open nostrils & a broad jaw with good dentition, well constructed & moved soundly. In good coat & condition. I was pleased to award him the RDCC. Congratulations. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Art Made Gene Kelly (Imp Swe) | Well presented quality dog with a lovely head & melting expression. Round & Dark eyes, well placed nose & good width to jaw. Nicely arched neck, well laid shoulders, level topline, & good tailset & carriage, held a balanced outline on the move, shown in good coat & condition. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Fallen Angel Among Kimevan | Eyecatching gold & white bitch with good head shape & feminine expression. Round dark eyes, good nose placement & width to jaw. Well arched neck, level topline, good spring of rib & bend of stifle. Moved Confidently with good driving action. |
| Novice Bitch | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Fallen Angel Among Kimevan | Eyecatching gold & white bitch with good head shape & feminine expression. Round dark eyes, good nose placement & width to jaw. Well arched neck, level topline, good spring of rib & bend of stifle. Moved Confidently with good driving action. |
| 2nd | Santosha Carousel | Black & white bitch with dark round eyes & good nose placement. She wasn’t very happy on the table & remained tense throughout which affected her movement, but moved with drive. |
| Yearling Bitch | ||
| 1st | Rossvale Dreaming Again | Solid gold feminine bitch with beautiful large expressive eyes. Nice length to neck, deep chest, well sprung ribs made with good bone & substance, lovely head to tail balance both standing & on the move. Shown in good coat & condition. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Every Witch Way to Marbo | Quality gold & white bitch with a broad round skull, expressive dark round eyes, good nose placement & broad jaw with good dentition. Excellent reach of neck, level topline, well bodied with good spring of rib & correct tailset showing a lovely balanced outline. Beautifully handled & presented, I was pleased to award her the RBCC, well deserved & Congratulations. |
| 2nd | Yazhi Sweet Painted Lady JW | Gold & white bitch with an attractive head & expression, dark eyes, good nose placement & a broad, well padded muzzle. Decent neck, good depth of chest, level topline & well sprung ribs. Moved soundly with good reach & drive. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Santosha Silhouette | Beautiful gold & white bitch with a lovely head & soft, melting expression. Lovely dark expressive eyes, good nose placement with wide open nostrils & broad jaw. Nicely arched neck, level topline& correct tailset. Good spring of rib & well angulated rear. Very good mover, reaching & driving effortlessly, keeping a balanced outline. In excellent coat & condition, presented to perfections. I was pleased to award her the BCC & RBIS. Congratulations. |
| 2nd | Mapimakastar Suzie Hugo | pretty gold & white bitch with lovely dark eyes, nice nose placement & broad jaw. Good reach of neck, level topline & good tailset, she is higher on the leg to what I prefer, however she moved well around the ring, showing full pads and was handled well. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Warathwaite Royal Diva | Feminine gold & white bitch with beautiful round dark eyes, broad jaw & good width to muzzle. Deep chest, good spring of rib, level topline, plenty of substance & well off for bone. Good rear angulation & moved well showing full pads. |
| 2nd | Ch. Bishbow Summer Breeze | A well built black & white bitch with a lovely broad round head & pleasing expression. Round dark eyes, good nose placement & width to jaw. Strong neck, very good bone & spring of rib, level topline with well angled muscular rear & correct tailset. Full of arrogance on the move & driving well from behind. Shown in good coat & condition, handled well. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Desperate Housewife for Kimevan | Nine year old feminine gold & white bitch with a soft melting expression, broad, round skull, lovely dark, round eyes, set well apart, good nose placement & broad jaw. Nicely arched neck, well sprung ribs & correct tailset. Well balanced & moved freely. Well handled & presented. |
| 2nd | Charmant Charlotte Enigmatyczny Zakatek (IMP POL) | A very happy black & white bitch, who was higher on the leg than the first but had a good head shape, good nose placement & broad jaw, Level topline, good spring of rib & muscular rear. Moved around the ring showing fill pads. |