Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping well, and enjoying the summer now the extreme heat has gone we hope.
I am sorry but due to the short deadline for the bank holiday, I don’t have much news this week, hopefully next week we will have some news from Driffield which has moved to Stafford this year and there are quite a few open shows over the bank holiday.
My Thanks to all who have sent me open and Premier open show results for the notes, throughout the year they really help to give a better idea of what is happening around the country. A photo of the catalogue would be great and then nobody is left out. I hope to have some more show reports for the Shih Tzu club database from those judges who have not submitted them so far.
Newton Abbott & South Devon CS om 29th August our judge was all-rounder Vikki Marshall RVN (Devonia) her choice for BOB was Leah Puleston’s G/W dog Chanikos Mystical Dream For Shanuleas JW bred by Ann Spooner and sired by Shirkeira Valente x Chanikos My Wildest Dream. Best puppy & RBOB went to Mr & Mrs Andrew-Dawson’s G/W D Senousi Best Dressed for Syaoran. Bred by David Iley and sired by Ch Hin Chen’s Mount Everest JW x Senousi Perfectly Dressed.
At Horley & District open show ion 30th August our judge was all-rounder Matt Graham. His choice for BOB was to Michelle Salt’s homebred G/W dog Keola On The Road Again, sired by Keola Cruz Control JW x Keola One Last Time. He went on to get Utility group 4 under Sally Duffin Best Puppy & RBOB went to John & Debbie Willett’s G/W dog Konatian King of The Road For Debeaux bred by Karen Ede and sired by Konatian Flashman x Konatian Miss Crunchie. He went on to win the Utility group judged by Sally Duffin and Best Puppy In Show under Tony Allcock OBE.
At Leicester City Canine Society on 31st August sponsored by The Manchu Shih Tzu Society our judge was Breed specialist judge Jolene Gee (formerly Silsbury). Her choice for BOB was Catherine Stevenson’s homebred B/M Gold dog Shenleyvale Fifty Shades Of Orange JW sired by Shirkeira Razmatazz x Chanikos Tangerine Dream of Shenleyvale JW. Best Puppy went to Paula Kenny & Suzanne Kerée-Bartolo’s homebred B/W bitch Shirkeira Ab Fabulous sired by Ethelsmead Bak To The Future Of Chanikos x Joll Sweet Dreams Baby With Shirkeira.
At Liskeard & District on 5th September 6, 2026 our judge was all-rounder Laurie Hunt (Setthornes) His choice for BOB was Leah Puleston’s G/W dog Chanikos Mystical Dream For Shanuleas JW, bred buy Ann Spooner and sired by Shirkeira Valente x Chanikos My Wildest Dream.
City of Birmingham 5th September our judge is Breed Specialist Carly Turner. Her choicer for BOB & The Bitch CC was Marion Sweeney’s Gold bitch Ch Senousi Love The Dress bred by David Iley and sired by Yung Lo’s Who Needs A Dress x Artelino The North Remembers (Imp Iceland). The Dog CC went to Sheila & Steve Brown & David Iley’s G/W dog Ch Hin Chen’s Mount Everest JW bred by Hege Mari Finnanger and sired by
Ch. Lac-Me's Alfa Romeo (N FI SE UCH) x Hin Chen's A Piece Of My Heart. The Reserve Bitch CC went to Kirsty Tod’s G/W bitch Ethelsmead Hocus Pocus bred by Jean Rutter and sired by Ethelsmead Half A Sixpence at Kengai x Ethelsmead Along Came Polly. The Dog RCC went to Helen Howard’s homebred G/W dog Ch Tameron Mr Penhaligon’s. sired by Ch. Yung Lo's Always And Forever (C.I.B. DK Fin GB Nor Swe) x Tameron Miss Killer Queen. Best Puppy went to Helen Howard’s homebred G/W dog Tameron Mr Amouage sired by
Ch. Ta Maria Beyond Unique x Tameron Miss Killer Queen. He went on to win the Puppy Utility group under all-rounder MR D Craig. Then Reserve Best Puppy In Show under the same judge. Best Veteran went to Edmund & Ann Fairley’s Gold Dog Ch Senousi Dressed for it By Fairmere. Bred by David Iley and sired by Yung Lo's Who Needs A Dress x Artelino The North Remembers (imp), he went on top get Utility Veteran group 2 under all-rounder Ernie Patterson. Best Junior went to Susan & David Crossley’s homebred G/W dog Santosha Storm Shadow, handled as always by Susanne Crossley and sired by Yung Lo's Who Needs A Dress x Santosha Sunshine, he went on to get Utility Junior group 2 under all-rounder Keith Baldwin. Best Special Beginners went to Jacqui Francis with her Black & White dog Ethelsmead Friendly Ghost bred by Jean Rutter and sired by Ethelsmead Bak To The Future With Chanikos x Santosha Shibusa At Ethelsmead. All in all a good day for the breed in the groups. Around the grooming area there were two celebrations for two new breed Champions made up last week at Driffield, Ch Marhilway Driving Edge At Jacquinta JW, bred by Margaret Diffey and sired by Ch. Jacquinta Lets Go Andy JW x Marhilway Dancing Edge. The Bitch CC and also her third and crowning CC went to Pat Maule’s G/W bitch Ch Jadetemple Jaci Higgins At Daltricia JW, bred by Julie Lucas and sired by Ch. Daltricia Jack Higgins JW ShCEx OSW x Jadetemple Miss La Dee Da. Two lovely cakes provided by Lois Hiscock.
At Manchu Open show 5th September Breed specialist Mandy Coupland, could not judge as the car she was travelling in broke down at Northampton services and there was a frantic dash to find someone who could replace her for the open shop. Thomas Barrell kindly stood in for Mandy and helped keep the show running as the Championship show was due to start after the Open show. We done to Dorothy McIntyre for keeping things going and to Hazel Chadwick for stewarding. Thomas’ Choice for Best Bitch & BIS was Sharon Galliford’s homebred G/W bitch Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira JW sired by Ch Chanikos Living The Dream At Ethelsmead x Sassyshi Brimful Of Asha. Best Dog & RBIS went to Sheila & Steve Brown’s homebred G/W dog Rossvale I Have dream JW, sired by Yung Lo’s Who Needs A Dress x Rossvale Forever Dreaming. Reserve Best Dog went to Ann Spooner’s B/W dog Ethelsmead Bak To The Future With Chanikos bred by Jean Rutter and sired by Chanikos Living The Dream At Ethelsmead x Ethelsmead Connie Francis. Reserve Best bitch went to Pat Maule’s G/W bitch Ch Jadetemple Jaci Higgins At Daltricia JW sired by Ch. Daltricia Jack Higgins JW ShCEx OSW x Jadetemple Miss La Dee Da. Best Puppy Bitch & Best Puppy In show went to Jackie Sullivan’s homebred Solid Black Bitch Jacquinta Moonlight Shadow sired by Marhilway Driving Edge At Jacquinta JW x Santosha Black Charm At Jacquinta. Best Puppy Dog went to Helen Howard’s homebred G/W dog Tameron Mr Amouage sired by Ch. Ta Maria Beyond Unique x Tameron Miss Killer Queen. Best Veteran In Show and Best Veteran Dog went to Best Veteran went to Edmund & Ann Fairley’s Gold Dog Ch Senousi Dressed for it By Fairmere. Bred by David Iley and sired by Yung Lo's Who Needs A Dress x Artelino The North Remembers (imp) Best Veteran Bitch went to Fiona Yorke & Suzanne Kerée-Bartolo’s homebred gold bitch Ch Middletune Flame Of Gold sired by Kunja Tsin Fatinat Al Sjark At Shirkeira x Shirkeira Hearts Afire At Middletune. Best Baby Puppy In Show went Sheila & Steve Brown & David Iley’s G/W bitch Rossvale When The Stars Align bred by Sheila & Steve Brown and sired by Ch Hin Chen’s Mount Everest JW x Ch Rossvale Little Black Dress.
At Huddersfield & District CS on 6th September our judge was all-rounder Nikki Cannon (Flashnik) Her choice for BOB was Jacky Moore’s G/W Dog Ch Unstoppable Alpiu Slenis To Jaxtzu JW OSW(ImpLTU) Bred by Andrina Tunaityte and sired by Ch. Vanity Lake Mr Miracle (Int) x Lady Luck Your Grace Alpiu Slenis, he went on to Utility group 4. RBOB & Best Puppy went to Magdalena Skawska’s home bred gold bitch Mapimakastar Nadia Jo Rio sired by Norboo Bobby Dazzler Of Mapimakastar JW x Jolly Oziresun at Mapimakastar (Imp).
Shows coming up:
Richmond Ch Show 12th September Our judge is all-rounder Wendy Cain.
Kington Horse Show 12th September Breed specialist Magdalena Skawska.
Darlington 19th September all-rounder Russell Mosedale.
20th September Plymouth & District KA our judge is all-rounder Melanie Shand-Clarke (Sanclar) 4 classes. The Utility group and AV Utility will be judged by Margaret Diffey (Marhilway) Entries at www.onlineshowentry.com
Extra STC SWWC 20th September All-rounder Sarah Hattrell.
Extra Ch Show Manchu STC 20th September breed Specialist Steve Jones.
Belfast 27th September Mr. Hans Almgren.
Scottish Utility Breeds Open show SHIH TZU Judge: Mr T Hutchings (Winuwuk) 44 PGD/B 45 OD/B.
South Wales 9th October Breed Specialist John Willett.
Extra Ch Show STC 18th October Breed specialist Lena Persson.
STC Summer Open show 18th October all-rounder Louise Cunningham.
STC 18th September Special Awards Classes Breed specialist Krishna Austin (Please support our breed specialists if you can)
Midland Counties 24th October all -rounder Geoff Corish.
NCSTC Ch 28th November all-rounder Mike Gadsby.
BUBA 5th December All -rounder Albert Easden.
LKA 11th December Barry Medforth.
Worcester & Malvern at Stoneleigh 30th December Breed specialist Sharon Galliford.
Coventry Ladies KA open show on 1st January 2027 our judge is breed specialist Lois Hiscock (Shidizzle)
Manchester Ch Show Sunday, 17th January 2027 - Working and Utility Our judge is all-rounder Sally Duffin.
The Championship shows can all be found on the Shih Tzu Club database or Fossedata and Higham press.
We also have a change of judge for the STC in October due to ill health Mr Henrik Johansson has had to step down, our replacement judge will be Lena Persson. And the Judge for BUBA on 5th December is Albert Easdon.
The RKC Good Citizen classes The Royal Kennel Club actively encourages participation in these classes to promote responsible ownership and bridge the gap between pet training and competitive showing. These classes are open to any dog who has passed at least the bronze level good citizen’s test. but is also open to those who have worked hard and reached silver and gold levels. There are no other restrictions on the entries for this class.
Kirsty Tod has asked me to let everyone know that she is collating shows with Breed Specialists and asks if anyone finds one or is judging themselves, please let her know so she can add it to her list. You can either message her on FB or send the show name date and judge to Kirsty.tod@gmail.com
If you have a new puppy or a dog that is not on the Database, please send me the details and pedigree etc. and I will try to enter them for you. So, the details are ready for when you are placed at a Ch show.
I hope we have some more contributions to give us all something interesting to read over the next few weeks, please send me your copy for inclusion in the breed notes by Sunday evening, if possible, for the following week.
Complete Show information can be found in the Kennel Club Gazette every month; this publication is available to KC members, Associate members, and Affiliated clubs.
My email is: cherrytree.house@blueyonder.co.uk or you can message me on Facebook PM under Suzanne Bartolo (My profile is a Shih Tzu). If you do not use a PC and would like to write to me my address is Cherrytree House, 16 Canadian Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DN. Or my Telephone number is 01634 306422. Have a good week, stay safe and well. Suzanne Kerée-Bartolo.