01-30-2010, 12:53 AM
Manchester Dog Show Society â 22nd January 2010
Shih Tzus
I would like to thank everyone for the lovely entry, especially when considering it was on a working day at the start of the year. I was also very pleased with the gracious way that my placings were received.
I would like to start this critique with a couple of, what I consider, important points. I found the standard of grooming was very high, and I was very impressed with the muscle tone on the majority of the dogs. However, I would hope that when selecting dogs for showing/breeding, all exhibitors would apply the breed standard, as this is a very clear blue print. The shape of the chest is an important aspect to our breed, as this shows as being stated twice in our breed standard. The forequarters should be âas straight as possible, consistent with broad chest being well let downâ and the âchest broad and deepâ. I found a number of dogs, which were very narrow in chest. On some, it was difficult to fit 3 fingers between the front legs, let alone my hand. This then followed through to a slab-sided ribcage with very little depth which, when reading the breed standard, is not correct. The Shih Tzu is supposed to be âlonger between withers and root of tail than height at withersâ. We should not be aiming for âcaterpillarsâ, but I did find some dogs that were almost square in appearance, which is certainly not what the standard is calling for.
Having said this, I was very pleased with my final line-ups, and in some classes the placings could change on another day. There are some lovely dogs being shown for which I feel the owners can be extremely proud, even if they did not win 1st prize.
Minor Puppy Dog (10, 4a)
1st Paczkowskiâs Lauramist Double Trouble. 6 month old gold dog with black mask. Very masculine puppy with lovely head, good nose placement, lovely broad, square jaw giving a beautiful expression. Good neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Very good bone and ribcage for his age. Well-angulated rear, which showed in his movement. Very pleased to award him BPD. Will follow his future career with great interest.
2nd Doyleâs Mattadam Going For Gold. 8 month old gold and white dog. Beautiful head and expression, well laid shoulders and well angulated rear. Moved well. Just preferred the shape of 1st.
3rd Stevensâ Peekin Tsemo-Tu.
Puppy Dog (7, 1a)
1st Rutterâs Ethelsmead Dirty Dancing. 10 month old gold and white dog. Very masculine puppy in beautiful coat. Good head and expression, good neck into well laid shoulders. Well angulated rear, very good tailset. Moved well.
2nd Goodwinâs Chelhama Real McCoy. 10 month old grey and white dog. Another lovely puppy. A lot of the above applies to this puppy as well, and feel that they could change places at a later date. Just felt that 1st was more mature on the day.
3rd Smythâs Cazhmir Theodorable.
Junior Dog (7, 2a)
1st Diffeyâs Marhilway Livin On The Edge. 13 month old gold and white dog. Masculine dog with good bone. Good head and expression, lovely neck into well laid shoulders. Lovely deep chest and well shaped ribcage. Level topline and well angulated rear. Moved well.
2nd Wrightâs Rosejoy Andys Brandy. 12 month old gold and white dog. Another lovely masculine dog who shares a lot of the qualities of 1st, but was not too happy today, hence the 2nd placing.
3rd Voseâs Shihzarbruno Mr Cappuchino For Cimona.
Post Graduate Dog (12, 2a)
Very nice class of dogs.
1st Cookeâs Thaisu Rebel Rebel. Gold and white dog I have admired from the ringside in the past. Beautiful head and expression, good neck into well laid shoulders. Deep chest, well angulated rear. Level topline and well set tail creating a lovely shape. Showed well.
2nd Crossleyâs Santosha Danteâs Inferno. Gold dog that has a lot to admire. Classic head and expression, good neck into well laid shoulders. Lovely deep broad chest and well angulated rear. Needs to mature in coat, but he is a lovely mover and a real credit to his owners.
3rd Carter & Leighâs Gladmin Krazy Karoo.
Limit Dog (11, 2a)
1st Dolphin & Berggrenâs Anibes Bee-yond Belief (Imp). Older style, beautiful gold and white dog I have admired from the ringside since he came into this country. Lovely head and expression, beautifully arched neck into well laid shoulders. Very good front with lovely bone. Well angulated rear, good topline creating a lovely shape. Moved well from all angles due to his good construction. Very pleased to award him the RCC.
2nd Yorkeâs Minfaa Pinball Wizard At Middletune JW Sh.CM. Gold and white dog. Another well constructed, masculine male in full coat. Lovely shape and movement; just preferred expression of 1st.
3rd Cookeâs Thaisu Back To Bedlam
Open Dog (7, 1a)
Another class of quality dogs.
1st Howardâs Ch Tameron Mr Black XS. Young black and white dog with so much to admire. Beautiful masculine head, lovely eye shape and colour with a very good nose placement. Good square, broad jaw creating a lovely expression. Well arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Very good forechest and ribcage. Good topline and well set tail showing a lovely outline. Well angulated rear, which showed in his powerful back movement to balance with plenty of reach in front. Very pleased to award him the CC and BOB.
2nd Flackâs Multi Ch Mifcahs Catch Me If U Can JW Sh.CM. Very masculine gold brindle and white dog. Slightly larger type to 1st, but very well constructed. Beautiful shape and substance. Moved extremely well. I understand that he is just waiting for his 3rd CC, which I am sure he will gain.
3rd Richardsonâs Ch Bellakerne Danny-Do.
Veteran Dog (2, 0a)
1st Gilkesâ Ch Hashanah Lock Stock ânâ Barrel. 8 year old gold and white dog, who does not look his age. Lovely, masculine head set on well arched neck. Well laid shoulders with lovely bone. Very good ribcage with well angulated rear. Level topline and well set tail. Moved extremely well, a very worthy Champion.
2nd Devineâs Mirazian Symbol Of Freedom JW. Another 8 year old gold and white dog, who does not look his age, being shown in lovely coat and condition. I see that he is half brother to the winner, and although of a smaller type, shares many of the qualities.
Minor Puppy Bitch (9, 3a)
A class of very promising babies.
1st Hattenâs Marbo Miss Tzu Zee Que. 6 month old gold bitch with black mask. Beautiful feminine head with lovely eyes and nose placement creating a lovely expression. Well arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Lovely ribcage and bone for one so young. Well angulated rear and good tailset. Moved really well, showing full pads. I will follow her show career with great interest.
2nd Aceâs Paliden Hello Itâs Me At Matsonic. 6 month old gold and white bitch. A promising puppy, but still very much a baby. Pretty head and expression on well arched neck. Well laid shoulders and good rear angulation. Good tailset over level topline. Moved well, really enjoying her day out.
3rd Massonâs Eribie Mai Motica Dâoro.
Puppy Bitch (11, 1a)
Some lovely girls in this class.
1st Cannonâs Cloughlea The Demon Diva. Very stylish 9 month old gold brindle and white bitch. Very pretty head and expression on beautiful neck and shoulders. Very good bone and lovely ribcage. Well angulated rear, level topline and lovely tailset creating a beautiful outline, both stood and on the move. I really do feel that this is one to watch, as she could easily win top honours if she continues to mature so beautifully. Very pleased to award her BPB and BPIB.
2nd Diffeyâs Marhilway Iâm A Single Lady. 9 month old gold and white bitch. This is another one to watch for the future, as she has got so many qualities of 1st. She also has such a lovely shape and substance, and moves so well. Very unlucky to meet the winner who won on maturity, but as I say, I am sure she has got a bright future ahead of her.
3rd Gregoryâs Marpalyn Gold Symphonie.
Junior Bitch (9, 1a)
Very close decision in this class
1st Cookeâs Thaisu She Rocks. 14 month old gold and white bitch. Very stylish bitch with plenty of substance. Lovely feminine head and expression, very good neck on well laid shoulders. Very good forechest and ribcage, very well angulated rear. Level topline and well set tail. So well constructed, she looked a lovely picture both stood and on the move. I am sure she will be winning top honours as she matures. One I would be very pleased to take home. Very worthy of her RCC.
2nd Howardâs Rossvale Miss Insolence At Tameron. 13 month old gold and white bitch. Another very pretty bitch of good shape and substance. Very well put together and very sound on the move, while still keeping breed characteristics. She shares so many qualities of 1st, but just felt that the winner had more finish.
3rd Gilkesâ Zeeva Letz Dance.
Post Graduate Bitch (13, 3a)
1st Crossleyâs Santosha Susaki. Very pretty gold bitch who has so much going for her. Beautiful classic head and expression with beautiful eyes and nose placement. Good neck on well laid shoulders, going to good front with plenty of bone. Lovely ribcage, well angulated rear and good tailset. Moved so well, just needs to mature in coat to finish the picture.
2nd Hattenâs Thaisu Pussycat Doll At Marbo. Very close decision in this class. Another beautiful bitch, of so many qualities, which are shared with the winner. Lovely shape, head and movement, just preferred the tailset of 1st.
3rd Stevensâ Peekin Ziri Zhang-Tu
Limit Bitch (11, 3a)
1st Stephenson & Thompsonâs Rosaril Naughty Thoughts. Older style gold bitch with black mask, which I have admired from a puppy. Classic head and eye shape, beautiful nose placement and mouth giving an exquisite expression. Well arched neck, flowing into beautiful shoulders and plenty of bone. Superb ribcage while still retaining a level topline, moving back to a well angulated rear and good tailset. Moved with such purpose showing full pad at all times. Such a lovely bitch to go over, and I was delighted to award her, her 3rd CC. A very worthy champion.
2nd Diffeyâs Marhilway Double Edged. Gold and white bitch who also has a beautiful head and expression. Lovely neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Well developed forechest and ribcage with level topline. Moved soundly and with style.
3rd MacDonaldâs Hin Chens Power Of Love At Centastage (Imp).
Open Bitch (9, 3a)
1st Patersonâs Ch Yakee Show Me Heaven. Very stylish gold and white bitch who headed a class of very beautiful bitches. Beautiful head and sweet expression held on a lovely neck to well laid shoulders. Lovely ribcage and very well angulated rear. Level topline and good tailset. Moved very well with such style. A very strong contender in the challenge.
2nd Morrisâ Tsantha Sunnyside Up At Sazkey. Solid gold bitch with lovely bone and substance. Feminine head and expression, good neck and well laid shoulders. Beautiful ribcage and well angulated rear with good tailset and level topline. Moved very soundly, showing full pads. Unfortunate to meet 1st, who I felt had more finish. A lovely bitch and very much a credit to her owner.
3rd MacDonaldâs Hin Chens Portrait Of Perfection At Centastage (Imp).
Judge: Mr M S Russell
Shih Tzus
I would like to thank everyone for the lovely entry, especially when considering it was on a working day at the start of the year. I was also very pleased with the gracious way that my placings were received.
I would like to start this critique with a couple of, what I consider, important points. I found the standard of grooming was very high, and I was very impressed with the muscle tone on the majority of the dogs. However, I would hope that when selecting dogs for showing/breeding, all exhibitors would apply the breed standard, as this is a very clear blue print. The shape of the chest is an important aspect to our breed, as this shows as being stated twice in our breed standard. The forequarters should be âas straight as possible, consistent with broad chest being well let downâ and the âchest broad and deepâ. I found a number of dogs, which were very narrow in chest. On some, it was difficult to fit 3 fingers between the front legs, let alone my hand. This then followed through to a slab-sided ribcage with very little depth which, when reading the breed standard, is not correct. The Shih Tzu is supposed to be âlonger between withers and root of tail than height at withersâ. We should not be aiming for âcaterpillarsâ, but I did find some dogs that were almost square in appearance, which is certainly not what the standard is calling for.
Having said this, I was very pleased with my final line-ups, and in some classes the placings could change on another day. There are some lovely dogs being shown for which I feel the owners can be extremely proud, even if they did not win 1st prize.
Minor Puppy Dog (10, 4a)
1st Paczkowskiâs Lauramist Double Trouble. 6 month old gold dog with black mask. Very masculine puppy with lovely head, good nose placement, lovely broad, square jaw giving a beautiful expression. Good neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Very good bone and ribcage for his age. Well-angulated rear, which showed in his movement. Very pleased to award him BPD. Will follow his future career with great interest.
2nd Doyleâs Mattadam Going For Gold. 8 month old gold and white dog. Beautiful head and expression, well laid shoulders and well angulated rear. Moved well. Just preferred the shape of 1st.
3rd Stevensâ Peekin Tsemo-Tu.
Puppy Dog (7, 1a)
1st Rutterâs Ethelsmead Dirty Dancing. 10 month old gold and white dog. Very masculine puppy in beautiful coat. Good head and expression, good neck into well laid shoulders. Well angulated rear, very good tailset. Moved well.
2nd Goodwinâs Chelhama Real McCoy. 10 month old grey and white dog. Another lovely puppy. A lot of the above applies to this puppy as well, and feel that they could change places at a later date. Just felt that 1st was more mature on the day.
3rd Smythâs Cazhmir Theodorable.
Junior Dog (7, 2a)
1st Diffeyâs Marhilway Livin On The Edge. 13 month old gold and white dog. Masculine dog with good bone. Good head and expression, lovely neck into well laid shoulders. Lovely deep chest and well shaped ribcage. Level topline and well angulated rear. Moved well.
2nd Wrightâs Rosejoy Andys Brandy. 12 month old gold and white dog. Another lovely masculine dog who shares a lot of the qualities of 1st, but was not too happy today, hence the 2nd placing.
3rd Voseâs Shihzarbruno Mr Cappuchino For Cimona.
Post Graduate Dog (12, 2a)
Very nice class of dogs.
1st Cookeâs Thaisu Rebel Rebel. Gold and white dog I have admired from the ringside in the past. Beautiful head and expression, good neck into well laid shoulders. Deep chest, well angulated rear. Level topline and well set tail creating a lovely shape. Showed well.
2nd Crossleyâs Santosha Danteâs Inferno. Gold dog that has a lot to admire. Classic head and expression, good neck into well laid shoulders. Lovely deep broad chest and well angulated rear. Needs to mature in coat, but he is a lovely mover and a real credit to his owners.
3rd Carter & Leighâs Gladmin Krazy Karoo.
Limit Dog (11, 2a)
1st Dolphin & Berggrenâs Anibes Bee-yond Belief (Imp). Older style, beautiful gold and white dog I have admired from the ringside since he came into this country. Lovely head and expression, beautifully arched neck into well laid shoulders. Very good front with lovely bone. Well angulated rear, good topline creating a lovely shape. Moved well from all angles due to his good construction. Very pleased to award him the RCC.
2nd Yorkeâs Minfaa Pinball Wizard At Middletune JW Sh.CM. Gold and white dog. Another well constructed, masculine male in full coat. Lovely shape and movement; just preferred expression of 1st.
3rd Cookeâs Thaisu Back To Bedlam
Open Dog (7, 1a)
Another class of quality dogs.
1st Howardâs Ch Tameron Mr Black XS. Young black and white dog with so much to admire. Beautiful masculine head, lovely eye shape and colour with a very good nose placement. Good square, broad jaw creating a lovely expression. Well arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Very good forechest and ribcage. Good topline and well set tail showing a lovely outline. Well angulated rear, which showed in his powerful back movement to balance with plenty of reach in front. Very pleased to award him the CC and BOB.
2nd Flackâs Multi Ch Mifcahs Catch Me If U Can JW Sh.CM. Very masculine gold brindle and white dog. Slightly larger type to 1st, but very well constructed. Beautiful shape and substance. Moved extremely well. I understand that he is just waiting for his 3rd CC, which I am sure he will gain.
3rd Richardsonâs Ch Bellakerne Danny-Do.
Veteran Dog (2, 0a)
1st Gilkesâ Ch Hashanah Lock Stock ânâ Barrel. 8 year old gold and white dog, who does not look his age. Lovely, masculine head set on well arched neck. Well laid shoulders with lovely bone. Very good ribcage with well angulated rear. Level topline and well set tail. Moved extremely well, a very worthy Champion.
2nd Devineâs Mirazian Symbol Of Freedom JW. Another 8 year old gold and white dog, who does not look his age, being shown in lovely coat and condition. I see that he is half brother to the winner, and although of a smaller type, shares many of the qualities.
Minor Puppy Bitch (9, 3a)
A class of very promising babies.
1st Hattenâs Marbo Miss Tzu Zee Que. 6 month old gold bitch with black mask. Beautiful feminine head with lovely eyes and nose placement creating a lovely expression. Well arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Lovely ribcage and bone for one so young. Well angulated rear and good tailset. Moved really well, showing full pads. I will follow her show career with great interest.
2nd Aceâs Paliden Hello Itâs Me At Matsonic. 6 month old gold and white bitch. A promising puppy, but still very much a baby. Pretty head and expression on well arched neck. Well laid shoulders and good rear angulation. Good tailset over level topline. Moved well, really enjoying her day out.
3rd Massonâs Eribie Mai Motica Dâoro.
Puppy Bitch (11, 1a)
Some lovely girls in this class.
1st Cannonâs Cloughlea The Demon Diva. Very stylish 9 month old gold brindle and white bitch. Very pretty head and expression on beautiful neck and shoulders. Very good bone and lovely ribcage. Well angulated rear, level topline and lovely tailset creating a beautiful outline, both stood and on the move. I really do feel that this is one to watch, as she could easily win top honours if she continues to mature so beautifully. Very pleased to award her BPB and BPIB.
2nd Diffeyâs Marhilway Iâm A Single Lady. 9 month old gold and white bitch. This is another one to watch for the future, as she has got so many qualities of 1st. She also has such a lovely shape and substance, and moves so well. Very unlucky to meet the winner who won on maturity, but as I say, I am sure she has got a bright future ahead of her.
3rd Gregoryâs Marpalyn Gold Symphonie.
Junior Bitch (9, 1a)
Very close decision in this class
1st Cookeâs Thaisu She Rocks. 14 month old gold and white bitch. Very stylish bitch with plenty of substance. Lovely feminine head and expression, very good neck on well laid shoulders. Very good forechest and ribcage, very well angulated rear. Level topline and well set tail. So well constructed, she looked a lovely picture both stood and on the move. I am sure she will be winning top honours as she matures. One I would be very pleased to take home. Very worthy of her RCC.
2nd Howardâs Rossvale Miss Insolence At Tameron. 13 month old gold and white bitch. Another very pretty bitch of good shape and substance. Very well put together and very sound on the move, while still keeping breed characteristics. She shares so many qualities of 1st, but just felt that the winner had more finish.
3rd Gilkesâ Zeeva Letz Dance.
Post Graduate Bitch (13, 3a)
1st Crossleyâs Santosha Susaki. Very pretty gold bitch who has so much going for her. Beautiful classic head and expression with beautiful eyes and nose placement. Good neck on well laid shoulders, going to good front with plenty of bone. Lovely ribcage, well angulated rear and good tailset. Moved so well, just needs to mature in coat to finish the picture.
2nd Hattenâs Thaisu Pussycat Doll At Marbo. Very close decision in this class. Another beautiful bitch, of so many qualities, which are shared with the winner. Lovely shape, head and movement, just preferred the tailset of 1st.
3rd Stevensâ Peekin Ziri Zhang-Tu
Limit Bitch (11, 3a)
1st Stephenson & Thompsonâs Rosaril Naughty Thoughts. Older style gold bitch with black mask, which I have admired from a puppy. Classic head and eye shape, beautiful nose placement and mouth giving an exquisite expression. Well arched neck, flowing into beautiful shoulders and plenty of bone. Superb ribcage while still retaining a level topline, moving back to a well angulated rear and good tailset. Moved with such purpose showing full pad at all times. Such a lovely bitch to go over, and I was delighted to award her, her 3rd CC. A very worthy champion.
2nd Diffeyâs Marhilway Double Edged. Gold and white bitch who also has a beautiful head and expression. Lovely neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Well developed forechest and ribcage with level topline. Moved soundly and with style.
3rd MacDonaldâs Hin Chens Power Of Love At Centastage (Imp).
Open Bitch (9, 3a)
1st Patersonâs Ch Yakee Show Me Heaven. Very stylish gold and white bitch who headed a class of very beautiful bitches. Beautiful head and sweet expression held on a lovely neck to well laid shoulders. Lovely ribcage and very well angulated rear. Level topline and good tailset. Moved very well with such style. A very strong contender in the challenge.
2nd Morrisâ Tsantha Sunnyside Up At Sazkey. Solid gold bitch with lovely bone and substance. Feminine head and expression, good neck and well laid shoulders. Beautiful ribcage and well angulated rear with good tailset and level topline. Moved very soundly, showing full pads. Unfortunate to meet 1st, who I felt had more finish. A lovely bitch and very much a credit to her owner.
3rd MacDonaldâs Hin Chens Portrait Of Perfection At Centastage (Imp).
Judge: Mr M S Russell