Full Critique for WELKS 2019
Judge : Mrs Susanne Crossley
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
I would like to thank the committee of WELKS for the invitation to judge Shih-Tzu and my first appointment to award CCs. Overall I was very pleased with my top awards, however, there were a few faults that appeared to be trending in the breed. Noses are becoming too long losing that typical Shih-Tzu expression. There were also a lot of upright shoulders, poor tailsets and most worryingly too high in the leg. Please have a look at the dogs who I gave top awards to; this is what I believe we need to be working towards to protect our beautiful breed. |
Minor Puppy Dog | ||
1st | Rossvale Eclipse Of The Sun | 7 month old solid gold with the most beautiful head and true expression, of good size and moved well, in good coat. |
2nd | Sherthian Trust In Me At Cavateena | G/W dog, balanced well and moved with enthusiasm, I preferred the head and expression on 1. |
Puppy Dog | ||
1st | Honeyshuchun The Star Lord | Pale G/W dog, good width throughout. Really liked the head and eye on this dog, he moved with such enthusiasm and was presented well. |
2nd | Charonnis Vegas High Roller | Solid gold dog, lovely dark eye and well placed nose. Nicely bodied carrying his tail on high, I just preferred the overall balance of one. |
Junior Dog | ||
1st | Rossvale Dress For Success | This was a solidly constructed dog, well balanced and low to the ground. He moved round the ring like a ship in full sail. I was pleased to award him 1st place. |
2nd | Mapimakastar Albert | Well presented, well bodied black and white dog. Lovely dark eye and moved with drive, Slightly higher on the leg than 1 which is why I preferred the overall balance of 1. |
Yearling Dog | ||
1st | Ta Maria Black Edition at Matsuba (Fin Imp) | I liked this heavily coated little dog, he had a lovely expression with good nose placement. I was pleased to see good width throughout and he moved with lots of drive. |
2nd | Tiziano Serenissima | Gold and white dog in good coat. He had good width throughout and was presented well. I just preferred the overall balance and head of 1. |
Post Graduate Dog | ||
1st | Kimevan Cast A Spell | I liked this dog a lot. He excels in head and expression. He had plenty of bone and substance with good width throughout, low to ground but was a little reluctant on the move. |
2nd | Yung Lo’s Who Needs A Dress | Nicely balanced gold and white dog with typical head and expression which was very pleasing to see. He moved well. |
Limit Dog | ||
1st | Ch. Miracey Zero Hour | Gold and white dog who was a pleasure to judge. I really liked everything about him, his head, expression, body, width and tail carriage giving a beautifully balanced picture, especially when on the move. |
2nd | Ch. Jacquinta Lets Go Andy JW | G/W dog of pleasing type. He had a strong head, with dark eye and good width of muzzle. His balance was good, I just preferred the movement on 1. |
Open Dog | ||
1st | Ch. Art Made Gene Kelly (Imp Swe) | What a beautiful breed specimen, true to type and a pleasure to watch on the move. I liked everything about this dog, his attitude and ring presence demanded my attention and I was delighted to award him the CC. |
2nd | Ch. Zamadar Majic Potion for Cedarhythe | Another quality dog, head and expression was true to type, well bodied and low to the ground. He moved round the ring with drive. I was pleased to be able to award him the Res CC. |
Veteran Dog | ||
1st | Ch. Miracey Hotter Than Hell at Meilijo JW | A good quality solid gold dog. Pleasing head and eye and well bodied. Moved with enthusiasm. |
2nd | Mojito On The Rocks Is Yunqishing | B/W Dog larger type than 1, large head with dark eye, I preferred the overall balance of 1. |
Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
1st | Rossvale Forever Dreaming | another quality puppy from this kennel. She was beautifully balanced and presented, her strongest point was her head, lovely dark eye with a tip tilted nose giving that true Shih Tzu expression. |
2nd | Matsonic Surprise Guest For Quingshui | Slightly bigger type than 1 however well balanced and bodied with a pleasing head and good width throughout. |
Puppy Bitch | ||
1st | Ch. Marpalyn Phab Gold | A beautiful gold puppy bitch who I liked very much. Lovely to see a beautiful head and expression with a lovely dark eye. She excelled in movement with good balance, this girl definitely has a bright future. Delighted to award her best puppy in breed. |
2nd | Minfaa Jitterbug Stroll | Another puppy with lots of character. She moved round the ring with drive and was presented well. I just preferred the head of 1. |
Junior Bitch | ||
1st | Ch. Paliden Bucks Fizz To Ekland JW | What a personality in this little girl! I just loved her attitude! She had a very pretty head with a pleasing expression. Lovely reach of neck into well placed shoulders. A pleasure to watch on the move. |
2nd | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden | Very similar to 1, good reach of neck and level topline, I just preferred the balance of 1. |
Beginners Bitch | ||
1st | Tameron Miss Daisy Blush at Portiakiss | Pale solid gold bitch with the prettiest of dark round eyes. She was well balanced in good condition and moved well – Best Special Beginners Award |
2nd | Rossvale Secret Affair is Yunqishing JW | gold and white bitch, good head and expression, moved with purpose around the ring, I just preferred the head of 1. |
Yearling Bitch | ||
1st | Ch. Paliden Bucks Fizz To Ekland JW | What a personality in this little girl! I just loved her attitude! She had a very pretty head with a pleasing expression. Lovely reach of neck into well placed shoulders. A pleasure to watch on the move. |
2nd | Paliden Inca Gold for Anbarees | This bitch had a pretty head on well placed shoulders. Her topline was good and overall was balanced. |
Post Graduate Bitch | ||
1st | Isishouse Queen Meritaten for Chellanda | This pretty gold and white bitch had a lovely head and expression with good nose placement, her expression was very pleasing. She was in good coat and condition and well bodied. |
2nd | Peekin Miss Jazz Ming-Tu | a proportionately balanced bitch with good reach of neck and tail carriage and moved well. I just preferred the expression of 1. |
Limit Bitch | ||
1st | Ch. Tsantha Adornment | What an absolutely delightful Shih-Tzu, she ticked every box for me. Her head and expression were exactly as it should be with the most melting of expressions, I couldn’t take my eyes off her. She was beautifully bodied, well boned with lovely lay of shoulder and level topline into a perfect set on of tail. I was honoured to award her the CC and BOB and I would hope her other two tickets will not be far away. |
2nd | Ch. Rossvale Only In Dreams JW | This bitch was very unlucky to come up against 1. She again had a beautiful typical Shih Tzu expression and the most beautiful dark eye. She was in excellent condition and moved well. |
Open Bitch | ||
1st | Ch. Tameron Miss Black Opium | B/W bitch in the most fabulous condition. She had a good head and eye with excellent reach of neck. Lovely depth of chest with level topline and good angulation, was very pleased to award her the Res CC. |
2nd | Tameron Miss Paris | There was a lot to like about this bitch. She had a good head with width to the muzzle giving a sweet expression with a round dark eye. Her overall bone and construction was true to type and she moved well around the ring. |
Veteran Bitch | ||
1st | Ch. Thaisu She Rocks | I have admired this bitch from the ring side throughout her show career. I couldn’t quite believe she was 10 years old! She was a pleasure to judge, fabulous condition, the most melting of expressions and so well boned and bodied. A quality bitch. |
2nd | Ch. Miracey Fruity Kisses | 8 year old bitch again in great condition. She had a good head and eye and lovely to see the width throughout. She moved with such attitude around the ring, in good coat. |