Full critique for Bournemouth 2002
Show critique
It was a great thrill and honour to be invited to judge Shih-
Tzus for the first time at this level, thank you. My day did
not start well due to heavy traffic and road closures on my
ill chosen route! My apologies for starting a few minutes
late. It was a fascinating experience to have so many of the
breed together and tough at times to send out some quality
exhibits cardless. Critically there were some horseshoe jaws,
untypical fluffy coats, and some dogs lacked substance,
however I was pleased to note the overall standard of exhibit
was high with definite typical expressions and soundness.
Presentation was also of the highest standard with the
majority of you. I was delighted with my winners and doubly so
when the BOB was Utility Group 2 and the BP was Group 4
Minor Puppy Dog
| 1st | Harropine Fire Element | Black/white 9 months mature boy’ s head and well bodied, eyecatching and moved well over bumpy ground, stood out in the crowd, well presented and enjoyed to show |
| 2nd | Mirazian Symbol of Freedom JW | prettier than 1 but retaining masculine expression, gold/white flashy, moved soundly fore and aft |
Puppy Dog
| 1st | Sonoltay Tuff Stuff JW | black/white 9 months with beautiful definite pert expression, bright dark eyes, lovely stop and perfect dentition, sturdy with good spring of rib, covered ground well on the move - sound fore and aft, well presented and is a natural showman - liked him so much almost gave him RDCC - was delighted to see him Utility Puppy Group |
| 2nd | Ch. Thaisu Strictly Sinatra | 10 months, gold/white with lovely dark round clear eyes, another typical snooty expression, liked his outline and t/pot tail. A sound mover. Liked him very much - just unlucky to meet 1 |
| 3rd | Marhilway Golden Nugget | solid gold/black mask was 3rd in strong puppy class. Finer type with elegant neck/outline, clean dentition, just needs a bit more confidence in the ring. Gave an overall pleasing picture when stood. |
Junior Dog
| 1st | Inishfendra Diamond Geezer | 14 months gold/white happy lad, good mouth, reach of neck to shoulder in perfect proportion, had a glorious t/pot tail, retained level topline on move, sound fore and aft |
| 2nd | Ch. Jenkapa Some Like It Hot | flashy red/white, liked this dog who was sound and sturdy with good expression, very well pigmented, and positive points, however he did not settle on the move on the day and handler could not get the best out of him. |
Novice Dog
| 1st | Seadog Berties Boy | 12 months, black/white, mature head with melting masculine expression in lovely large dark eye, lovely natured lad with profuse coat, very shapely and just loved his t/pot tail, did not lose level topline on move, presentation could have been better |
| 2nd | Marhilway Golden Nugget | solid gold/black mask was 3rd in strong puppy class. Finer type with elegant neck/outline, clean dentition, just needs a bit more confidence in the ring. Gave an overall pleasing picture when stood. |
Post Graduate Dog
| 1st | Daltricia Python | is a very striking looking red/white medium sized elegant dog who loved to show - with the most gorgeous correct texture massive coat presented to the highest standard. Has a mature head, snooty expression with dark well placed eye, nose/stop correct, liked his slightly arched neck leading to elegant shoulder, moved soundly fore and aft with coat like a ship in full sail - retaining level top line on move |
| 2nd | Tansingh Tenacity | black/white with masculine head, firm jaw, well placed eye and ear, sturdy with a good spring of rib, correctly placed tail giving another lovely shih-tzu outline, sound mover, liked him very much, was unlucky to meet 1 on the day who showed himself exceptionally well in the heat |
Limit Dog
| 1st | Ch. Santosha Santorini | an eyecatching glamorous gold/white dog, with masculine snooty expression, good pigment, correct dentition, dark eye and long ear leathers, strong neck leading to correct lay of shoulder. Well bodied, compact with correct hind angulation. Has the most gorgeous tail set which gives him a lovely old fashioned shih- tzu outline. Another ship in full sail around the ring. Pleased to award him Res Dog CC |
| 2nd | Chelhama Forever Midnight | black/white with masculine oriental expression, liked this well bodied muscular dog sound in every department, a no nonsense mover covering the ground well, a lovely typical breed specimen with the all important t/pot tail. Pushed 1 hard. |
Open Dog
| 1st | Ch. Hashanah Hot Shot (UK, Aust) | a very flashy deeply pigmented gold/white dog of superb quality with excellent breed points - wonderful aloof masculine expression not overdone with dark well placed large eye and definite stop, long ear leathers, slightly arched neck leading to firm shoulder and level topline, very shapely, sound firm and well bodied with t/pot tail giving a typical shih-tzu shape, this dog did not just move well he covered the whole ring, he never put a foot wrong and had a wonerful rapport with his handler, high standard of presentation, was pleased to award him Dog CC. |
| 2nd | Chelhama Aquarius | gold/white masculine headed with dark pigment and lovely melting expressive large eye, good nose leathers, correct reach of neck and firm jaw, typical outline and moved with drive showing plenty of pad, another dog worthy of top honours and just unlucky to meet 1 on the day. |
Minor Puppy Bitch
| 1st | Ch. Kucheng Klassic Capers At Cabbala | I liked this 8 mths pretty brindle/white girl with lovely dentition, deeply pigmented with cheeky expression and dark eye. Sound and well bodied, looked flashy on the move, with plenty of drive, very well presented. Pushed hard by 2 |
| 2nd | Kucheng Kinda Special at Fillipers | black/white very appealing with good pigment, dark eye, clean outline, sound and well bodied, nice tailset giving good outline, moved showing plenty of pad, well presented. Pleased to note that she is litter sister to 1 as they are very similiar in type. |
Puppy Bitch
| 1st | Lauramist Black Illusion at Maitreya | solid black with a definite oriental cheeky expression and true deep pigment, perfect dentition, lovely reach of neck and lay of shoulder, well bodied with good spring of rib, totally correct tail set giving terrific outline for a youngster, a purposeful mover sound fore and aft showing plenty of pad |
| 2nd | Rochelynne Hazel | a very pretty brindle/white bitch with delicate expression, nicely arched neck, level topline, correct texture coat, well bodied, lovely tail set, moved soundly and precisely around the ring with drive |
Junior Bitch
| 1st | Mingshu High Calibre JW | 17 months, flashy red/white young lady with mature head and aloof expression, clean dentition, a glamour girl with elegant arched neck leading to neat shoulder and level topline, lovely hind angulation giving her plenty of drive, moved soundly fore and aft, gorgeous full coat which on the move was like a ship in full sail |
| 2nd | Tansingh Drop Dead Gorgeous | 14 months, gold/white, very pretty oriental and delicate expression with good mouth, and firm forequarters, correct tail set giving typical shih-tzu outline, moved soundly fore and aft |
Novice Bitch
| 1st | Lauramist Bewitched | an eye catching solid black girl with a true oriental expression and deep pigment, well bodied with a terrific outline and t/pot tail, thick lush coat of correct texture, muscular with well padded feet, moved with drive, had a good rapport with her handler and enjoyed to show |
| 2nd | Penlizas Winter Harvest | pale gold with black mask, a friendly little girl with pretty expression who felt the heat on the day |
Post Graduate Bitch
| 1st | Ch. Hashanah Red or Ded | another outstanding exhibit from this kennel - red/white with ladylike aloof oriental expression and deep pigment. Well bodied with correct front and rear angulation, excellent rapport with her handler, did not put a foot wrong, moved with verve and drive sound fore and aft. Very well presented. Considered her for Res CC |
| 2nd | Ch. Pekoe Pick Me Up JW | liked this brindle/gold/white girl very much, pushed 1 hard, she is oriental in expression, sound in every way, has perfect dentition and a lovely arch in neck leading to firm shoulder and good spring of rib, has dense correct texture coat, level topline complimented by t/pot tail. Moves with drive and is just unlucky to meet 1 on the day |
Limit Bitch
| 1st | Ch. Huxlor Triggered Fantasy | This bitch has the most lovely oriental eye and expression, a superb striking lush red/white coat, she has perfect clean dentition, an elegant neck, firm shoulder, level topline, gorgeous t/pot tail, is well bodied, muscular with deep chest and good bone, a top quality exhibit who oozes charm, well handled, Res CC - I like this bitch very much indeed and she was unlucky to meet CC winner on the day. She is one whom I am sure is destined for top honours. |
| 2nd | Chelhama Indian Summer | compact and pretty with deep pigment and correct dentition, another top quality sound exhibit from this kennel, strong legs, well padded feet, a positive mover showing plenty of pad, sound fore and aft. |
Open Bitch
| 1st | Ch. Hashanah Flashpoint | A top quality exhibit with a definite oriental eye and foreface, deep pigment, black lips and correct slightly undershot perfect dentition, pure red/white lush profuse coat, very arrogant and proud held her head high, has an elegantly arched neck leading to well laid back shoulders, strong in bone and well bodied, just love her tip tilted expression with the edge of her nose being perfectly in line with the bottom eye rim exactly to the standard, this bitch oozes quality, and has excellent breed points. She has a terrific rapport with her handler and covers the ground with fluidity with a good reach in front and positive rear action. Nothing could get past her on the day and was pleased to award her Bitch CC and BOB. I was thrilled when Bob Gregory awarded her Utility Group 2 |
| 2nd | Redhall With One Look | gold/white lovely quality bitch with pretty dark eye, good bone, well bodied and in full glamorous corect texture coat, she has a correct t/pot tail set giving her a typical shih-tzu outline, moved soundly fore and aft with drive, worthy of winning a class of this stature however was unlucky to meet 1 on the day |