Judging summary for Mrs Sue Dykes
UK appointments since January 2000
Welsh KC 2027
21st August 2027
Windsor 2024
30th June 2024
| Best of Breed | Ch. Mifcahs The King And I JW (Dk,Nor,Swe,No,Int) |
| Dog CC | Ch. Mifcahs The King And I JW (Dk,Nor,Swe,No,Int) |
| Dog RCC | Ch. Zeeva Cool Dude |
| Bitch CC | Ch. Tameron Miss I Want Choo |
| Bitch RCC | Minfaa Shes Quick On The Draw |
| Best Puppy | Matsonic Midnight Storm Over Bishbow |
| Best Veteran | Ch. Bishbow Summer Breeze |
Show critique
I will start by thanking my excellent stewards John & Rob, they really were a pleasure to work with. I was really looking forward to this appointment. Shih Tzus have always been one of my favourite breeds, and I have been very lucky to have been mentored by some highly respected senior breed specialists, and have had an association with the breed going back 40 years. The breed standard calls for a large round dark eye, and also a lift of tail. The tail lift has been an issue for some years in the breed, and while I would love to see this on all exhibits, I accept that it is only part of the dog, all be an important one. My major concern and disappointment was the lack of the correct eye shape in many of the dogs, in fact correct round eyes were in the minority. I was also surprised to see light eyes in some exhibits with coat colours that do not allow them, one even had amber eyes. An important part of the breed is their melting expression, but this is not possible without the correct eye shape. I am so sorry to see that this is being lost. Movement was poor in many exhibits, upright shoulders, and also short upper arms resulted in lack of the forward reach that gives the breed the required smooth flowing action, and far too many were extremely close behind. I also found narrow bodies and shallow rib cages. Please remember your breed standard and what first attracted you the Shih Tzu. All of our dogs have faults, but it is extremely sad to see such important features of this lovely breed being lost.
Driffield 2022
29th August 2022
| Best of Breed | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden |
| Dog CC | Ch. Matsuba King Of Hearts |
| Dog RCC | Ch. Tameron Mr Black Is Back |
| Bitch CC | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden |
| Bitch RCC | Ch. Marpalyn Phab Gold |
| Best Puppy | Honeyshuchun Sand Goddess |
| Best Veteran | Ch. Thaisu Desperate Housewife for Kimevan |
Show critique
Thank you to the exhibitors who entered under me, it was a very enjoyable appointment. Shih Tzus have been a favourite breed of mine for many years. I understand that a couple of people had been telling exhibitors not to enter as “they knew what I would do”. I understand that this is happening more & more in the breed, under both breed specialists & non specialist. Not only is this insulting to the judge, it is also damaging for the breed. It is unfortunate that some people do not understand the consequences of continuously diminishing a breed’s entry. This inevitably leads to a loss of CCs at some shows. These will be the same people who will complain when it happens. We may second guess what a judge might do, but discouraging other exhibitors from entering is very short sighted.
Scottish KC (All Breeds) 2015
15th May 2015
| Best of Breed | Ch. Thaisu She Rocks |
| Dog CC | Ch. Isishouse Tutankhamun ShCM |
| Dog RCC | Ch. Tameron Mr Red Edition JW |
| Bitch CC | Ch. Thaisu She Rocks |
| Bitch RCC | Ch. Camelle Chocolate Mousse at Rossvale JW (imp Fin) |
| Best Puppy | Cedarhythe Xplosive Darlin |
| Best Veteran | Kimevan No Ordinary Boy |
Show critique
I enjoyed my first Shih Tzu appointment, and thank the exhibitors for their entry. There were some classes that created difficult decisions. On the whole most exhibits were in good body condition, however, some were carrying too much weight, which detracted from their overall appearance. I would like to thank my stewards, Pam & Ralph, for managing the ring for both breeds I judged.