Full Critique for Birmingham 2024
Judge : Mr Glenn Davies
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge Shih Tzu for the 1st time although it was for 2020. Special thanks to my stewards for their support during my judging, and to the Exhibitors for their entries. I was very satisfied with my winners. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Mystical Joker | All unsettled in this class making assessment challengingOn the stack this male good head and expression, Prefer more neck to balance, good for body and bone. Moved well intermitantly. |
| 2nd | Charonnis Its Now Or Never | I liked the size and shape and balance of this dog. Good proportions and substance. Good movement. Expression spoilt by prominent underjaw, generally untidy mouth. |
| 3rd | Jadoremy Thundering Heart | Slightly longer cast, animated puppy requires more substance and body. Pleasing head for his age. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Matsonic Midnight Storm Over Bishbow | All puppies need to settle 1&2 brothers and very similar, the winner had more schooling ! Liked their shape and size however both need to develop, typical heads and expression with good body proportions and substance. Moved well and both sympathetically handled. |
| 2nd | Matsonic Dream By Day | All puppies need to settle 1&2 brothers and very similar, the winner had more schooling ! Liked their shape and size however both need to develop, typical heads and expression with good body proportions and substance. Moved well and both sympathetically handled. |
| 3rd | Shihmali Wild At Heart JW | Slightly heavier made but well put together. Good head and eye. Lots to like but unfortunately didn’t carry his head on the move. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Honeyshuchun Soldier Boy At Bornred | Very sturdy and well put together. The best of heads and expression with super eye shape and colour. Enough neck, excellent for body and chest, holds his shape on the move with typical gait. Definitely knows his own mind , tail needs to be higher. |
| 2nd | Shihmali Wild At Heart JW | Slightly heavier made but well put together. Good head and eye. Lots to like but unfortunately didn’t carry his head on the move. |
| Beginners Dog | ||
| 1st | Ethelsmead True Grit | A typey male and overall had some qualities, Good head and eye with excellent dentition. Enough neck, on initial appearance was longer cast but on examination more compact. Moved out well |
| 2nd | How To Rewrite The Stars For Juhua | Well put together and larger overall. Head of good proportions but prefer larger eye. Balanced movement uses angulation well. |
| 3rd | Jadoremy Mr Red Revenge | Good head and expression and prefer him for size, today he was not holding himself together, too much rise over the loin when standing. |
| Res | Jadoremy Thundering Heart | Slightly longer cast, animated puppy requires more substance and body. Pleasing head for his age. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Shihmali Wild At Heart JW | Slightly heavier made but well put together. Good head and eye. Lots to like but unfortunately didn’t carry his head on the move. |
| Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Lyndatzu Love Bug | Liked his shape and size. Good for substance, good head proportions with good eye and excellent dentition. Enough body, moves well enough and typical, tail loose but carried on the move. |
| 2nd | Ethelsmead True Grit | A typey male and overall had some qualities, Good head and eye with excellent dentition. Enough neck, on initial appearance was longer cast but on examination more compact. Moved out well |
| 3rd | Jadoremy Mr Red Revenge | Good head and expression and prefer him for size, today he was not holding himself together, too much rise over the loin when standing. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Rossvale Fantastic Dream At Charonnis JW | In appearance very typey and on examination had many qualities, very good Head and eye, sturdy. Correct for size and substance. The most balanced positive mover. |
| 2nd | Peekin Reggie Rebel-Tu | Like this boy’s shape, neck more balanced than 1, head carried well on movement. Enough body, liked his movement in profile but weaker behind. |
| 3rd | Mifcahs Return Of The King To Javerda | Very good head proportions and a bit reluctant on examination, all over the place but animated on the move. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Jack Higgins JW | Mixed class !!! Won on overall conformation and type. Good for shape, very good to go ver. Super expression, moves well but prefer more animation. |
| 2nd | Miracey Sand Warrior For Tilbe | This dog on initial inspection appears longer than ideal, Not so on examination, liked his size and substance, super on the move but has a tendency to lengthen. |
| 3rd | Mifcah’s By Royal Command To Javerda | Liked this for shape and size, Lots to like. Prefer straighter front. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey Zero Hour | Mixed class of type but All had their quality without exception Super shape, super sturdy and in fabulous condition. Moves so well and has a fabulous tail. |
| 2nd | Ch. Warathwaite The Kingslayer (Bel,Lux, UK) | This dog moved as well as 1 and did not miss a point on examination. Super head and eye. |
| 3rd | Ch. Cremefern Trigger A Storm At Symaraju JW | Loved this for shape and size, but not as positive on the move as winners |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Artelino Moomins Adventure | Very nice type and in super condition for his age. Very pleasing to go over, good overall proportions. Moved out well and well handled. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Wharfeview Laced with Candy | Chocolate. Super to go over, good for size and substance. Very good expression, good body proportions, moves well. |
| 2nd | Shihzarbruno Cookie For Cimona | Slightly larger than 1 but well put together, super sturdy. Moves very well. |
| 3rd | Sunshine Miracle Alpiu Slenis Avec Alchez | Very petit, balanced with good proportions. Moved well. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Minfaa Flash Dancer | A good class of mixed sizes but all had quality. Overall substantial, Super head and eye with correct expression. Good for body and substance, moved well. |
| 2nd | Shihzarbruno Cookie For Cimona | Slightly larger than 1 but well put together, super sturdy. Moves very well. |
| 3rd | Norboo Bella Rosa | Smart puppy lots to like. Holds herself well on the move. Good overall proportions. Enough neck. |
| Res | Mapimakastar Honey Edee Mio At Cavateena | Very good for body and shape, head not typical spoiling expression. Moved well |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Wharfeview Simply Rockin It | Typey, unsure, Good to go over. Good body and substance for age. So positive when moving. |
| 2nd | Goldentzu Summer Night | Similar in outline to 1, Good proportions. Moves out well. Tail a little flat. |
| 3rd | Mapimakastar Goldie Jol Jas at Cavateena JW | Pleasing head and expression with excellent dentition. Poorly made, lacking in angulation, No substance or body. |
| Beginners Bitch | ||
| 1st | Mapimakastar Honey Edee Mio At Cavateena | Very good for body and shape, head not typical spoiling expression. Moved well |
| 2nd | Debeaux Wings Of Love For Juhua | Very good for size, in poor physical condition. Balanced movement. |
| 3rd | Mapimakastar Goldie Jol Jas at Cavateena JW | Pleasing head and expression with excellent dentition. Poorly made, lacking in angulation, No substance or body. |
| Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Shorestar Mystical Pixie | Feminine, good for shape and size. Just enough substance. I prefer more. Good overall proportions, Stylish mover. |
| 2nd | Shihzarbruno Hope N Dreamz Of Cimona | Shapely with pleasing expression. Good for body and substance, holds her shape on the move. |
| 3rd | Thaisu The Crafty | Larger type, Good body and substance. Pleasing expression. Moves so well. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Jane Austen JW | Typical with sturdy compact body. Good head proportions, moved well. |
| 2nd | Honeyshuchun Sand Goddess | Pleasing expression, good for size and substance. Sturdy. Good head and eye. Moves well. |
| 3rd | Valkiria Sweet Addict For Maili (Imp Pol) JW | Very pleasing overall. Preferred size of 1&2. Excellent coat with very pleasing head and expression. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Marhilway Explorer The Edge | 1&2 could change places on another day. Today 1 had the better balance on the move. |
| 2nd | Senousi Love The Dress | Both super to go over, loved them both. Super sturdy but feminine. |
| 3rd | Cremefern Pretty Gorgeous | Lovely type and very feminine, like a bit more substance. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Santosha Silhouette | Caught my eye on entering the ring, won on overall shape, size and balance. When moving nothing jarred with super carriage. |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Disco Fever (Ir) | Initially unsettled but so good to go over, all the qualities of the winner. Did improve when settled |
| 3rd | Dolha’s Step Out in Style | Super typey with correct expression, good to go over with no exaggeration. Moved with typical gate but not the positivity of the winners. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Bishbow Summer Breeze | Typey, feminine with lovely expression. Good for body and substance. Correct shape and proportions. Excellent texture and a wealth of coat. Correct gait. |
| 2nd | Polmac Dangerous Liaison | Good overall shape and size, very pleasing head and expression. Moves out so well. |
| 3rd | Charmant Charlotte Enigmatyczny Zakatek Mapimakast | Very nice proportions with a pleasing head and expression. Overall carrying too much weight. |