Full Critique for Boston & District CS 2025
Judge : Ms Janet Kay
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Boston & District Canine Society (Championship Show) Thursday, 3 July 2025. Held at Rutland Showground.It was my pleasure to be invited to judge Shih Tzu today, and I enjoyed every minute. The exhibitors were warm with their applause and sporting with my decisions. My thanks to the society for such a lovely day. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Freakshow Opulence Above All At Showshoes JW (ImpE | This young man was just starting his show career at 6 months. His head was broad and round with nicely set round eyes, dark and warm, good width and length to muzzle, allowing for straight teeth. Strong neck into topline with decent ribbing and high-set tail carried well. He needs a little more time to firm up on the move. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Hot Topic At Marbo | Pleasing youngster in full coat. Good head with clean eyes, dark and arrogant in expression, his nose had a slight upward tilt with sufficient length. His chest was broad and deep with ample spring to his ribs. He had muscular hind legs and moved out at a fair pace, smooth and flowing. |
| 2nd | Norboo Bobby Dazzler Of Mapimakastar JW | A little younger with plenty of time to finish developing, as he could do with a little more length to his nose. His expression was soft and warm, and his ears were set and at a good level. His chest was full and nicely ribbed back, and his topline was level. A very confident youngster who moved out at a brisk pace, showing full pad. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Hin Chen’s Mount Everest JW | Masculine head with arrogant expression. His mouth was wide and slightly undershot, and plenty of room for his perfectly straight teeth; he had enough length of muzzle and upturned nose. His shoulders were strongly laid and a well-filled chest with depth of ribs. He had ample bone throughout, his tail was set high and carried gaily over his back, on the move, he showed good pad, and in profile, he showed off his reach and drive. I liked his muscle tone and his coat texture. |
| 2nd | Ch. Tameron Mr Penhaligons | These two boys are going to change places many times as they mature today; there was little to split them. Lovely male head, was correctly shaped and broad, his eyes were set well apart, large and round with an alert, independent expression. His nose had a good length with a slightly undershot bite. His neck had plenty of length and was nicely arched. Super placement of shoulders to round feet covered with hair, to match with strong, short hind legs. I was nitpicking between these two. |
| Res | Norboo Bobby Dazzler Of Mapimakastar JW | A little younger with plenty of time to finish developing, as he could do with a little more length to his nose. His expression was soft and warm, and his ears were set and at a good level. His chest was full and nicely ribbed back, and his topline was level. A very confident youngster who moved out at a brisk pace, showing full pad. |
| Beginners Dog | ||
| 1st | Norboo Bobby Dazzler Of Mapimakastar JW | A little younger with plenty of time to finish developing, as he could do with a little more length to his nose. His expression was soft and warm, and his ears were set and at a good level. His chest was full and nicely ribbed back, and his topline was level. A very confident youngster who moved out at a brisk pace, showing full pad. |
| 2nd | Ethelsmead True Grit | Appealing boy with an honest expression, warm and alert. He has ample bone and a nicely filled chest with sufficient depth and muscular loin. On the move, his feet were round and well-padded. I would like his tail set a tad higher, as he tended to flag his tail, which spoiled his outline. |
| Yearling Dog | ||
| 1st | Rossvale I Have A Dream JW | Pleasantly balanced boy with a typical head and large, round eyes set well apart, his mouth was wide and slightly overshot as required. His muzzle has sufficient length, with a slightly tilted-up nose with wide-open nostrils. His topline was firm with ample depth of chest and ribs reaching well back. He moved out with ease and a good stride. |
| 2nd | Chanikos My Mystery Dream Via Javerda JW | Well presented in lovely coat. He had a good overall shape and was suitably balanced. Broad, round head with suitably dark eyes. His chest was deep, although his ribs could have a little more spring to them. He carried his tail well over his back. On the move, he was clean and driven. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Chanikos My Mystery Dream Via Javerda JW | Well presented in lovely coat. He had a good overall shape and was suitably balanced. Broad, round head with suitably dark eyes. His chest was deep, although his ribs could have a little more spring to them. He carried his tail well over his back. On the move, he was clean and driven. |
| 2nd | Ethelsmead True Grit | Appealing boy with an honest expression, warm and alert. He has ample bone and a nicely filled chest with sufficient depth and muscular loin. On the move, his feet were round and well-padded. I would like his tail set a tad higher, as he tended to flag his tail, which spoiled his outline. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Ta Maria Beyond Unique | This young man really took my eye; his outline was strong and sturdy with beautiful balance. His head was full of expression from dark eyes of excellent shape; his muzzle had good length and plenty of width, giving ample room for straight teeth and slightly undershot. His ears were long and set correctly with plenty of coat blending into his neck, which was nicely arched into shoulders that were well laid back. His chest was correctly filled with ample depth and well-sprung ribs to a muscular loin. To match, his topline was strong and held on the move, and his tail he carried gaily over his back. He was impressive on the move with his strong muscle condition, as he reached out in front and drove from behind, showing his pads off. DCC |
| 2nd | Ch. Unstoppable Alpiu Slenis To Jaxtzu JW OSW(ImpLTU) | Excellently turned out in lovely coat condition. His head was masculine and broad, with precisely shaped dark eyes giving an independent, arrogant expression. His neck had a suitable arch into his shoulders with an appropriate lay back. His ribs were nicely sprung, reaching to a muscular loin. He carried his tail well, which was heavily plumed. Not quite the reach and drive of one. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Mifcah’s By Royal Command To Javerda | A fully mature boy who gave a good account of himself today, from his well-shaped head and skull with appealing dark eyes that were set nicely apart. Muscular neck into appropriately laid shoulders. Ample bone to his legs and well well-filled chest. His topline was firm and completed with a high-set tail carried well. He moved soundly, smooth and flowing, not quite the reach of the limit dog. RCC |
| 2nd | Middletune Blazzin Saddles JW | A pleasing head with a masculine outlook from dark, almost round eyes. I would like a little more muzzle, just nitpicking. Ears set just below his crown and plenty of coat covering, ample depth to his ribs, and a clean short loin. His hind legs were muscular and strong as he flowed around the ring, showing full pads. |
| Good Citizen Scheme Dogs | ||
| 1st | Ethelsmead True Grit | Appealing boy with an honest expression, warm and alert. He has ample bone and a nicely filled chest with sufficient depth and muscular loin. On the move, his feet were round and well-padded. I would like his tail set a tad higher, as he tended to flag his tail, which spoiled his outline. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Miracey Miss Holly Berry JW | At just 6months, she is a lovely shape, sturdy and friendly. Her head was typical, developing with enough width between eyes, with hair growing well in the correct places. Her muzzle had a nice length with a wide mouth. Her underjaw was wide and slightly undershot. All very positive at this stage. Her topline was firm enough without being overdone, ribs had sufficient spring for her age. To finish, her coat was in honest condition for her age. |
| 2nd | Ethelsmead Matilda | A B/W girl who was slightly older, and her coat was in better order for her age. Appealing feminine head of pleasing proportions, well placed eyes, that were clear and friendly, correctly placed ears with sufficient coat, muscular neck, and firm topline with a short loin. Not as clean on the move today. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Miss Ruby Orchid | This young lady was ready to move into stronger classes. She is full of femininity with a gentle, soft expression; her neck was nicely arched and flowed into her shoulders. She had plenty of bone throughout and round, well-padded feet covered in hair. She was sound on the move with plenty of reach, and her hind legs drove her round smoothly. The carriage of her head and tail was full of arrogance. She has a bright future ahead. BP |
| 2nd | Mapimakastar Lady Sat Al JW | This young lady was in good company and held her own today. She had balance and proportions, giving her a sturdy outline. She was broad between her eyes, which were dark and alert. Her wide jaw was slightly undershot with plenty of room for teeth. Her shoulders had sufficient layback, she had a good topline, her ribs were nicely sprung for her age, although she appeared to be slightly shorter loin. She moved out well with a smooth, flowing gait. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Keola Miss Glitz And Glamour | Very glamorous striking girl, in super coat condition. Possibly the topside of the height standard. Her feminine head had a soft expression as she looked back at you. Her chest was full, and her ribs had plenty of spring to them. Her ribs reached well back to her muscular loin. Her topline was strong and finished with her high-set tail. She moved at a steady pace, showing full pad. I liked her attitude. |
| 2nd | Debeaux Then There Was You | This young lady was of similar age and more correct in size. She had a super deep black coat with suitable whiskers and beard. She had a feminine expression from the darkest of round eyes. Her muzzle was of good length, finished with a nose that had wide-open nostrils and a slight tilt up. Her general condition was very good, with a strong muscular neck and carefully arched into appropriately laid shoulders. She moved at a decent pace with good drive. |
| VHC | Mapimakastar Lady Sat Al JW | This young lady was in good company and held her own today. She had balance and proportions, giving her a sturdy outline. She was broad between her eyes, which were dark and alert. Her wide jaw was slightly undershot with plenty of room for teeth. Her shoulders had sufficient layback, she had a good topline, her ribs were nicely sprung for her age, although she appeared to be slightly shorter loin. She moved out well with a smooth, flowing gait. |
| Beginners Bitch | ||
| 1st | Mapimakastar Lady Sat Al JW | This young lady was in good company and held her own today. She had balance and proportions, giving her a sturdy outline. She was broad between her eyes, which were dark and alert. Her wide jaw was slightly undershot with plenty of room for teeth. Her shoulders had sufficient layback, she had a good topline, her ribs were nicely sprung for her age, although she appeared to be slightly shorter loin. She moved out well with a smooth, flowing gait. |
| 2nd | Chanikos Harper Seven At Evieshu JW | Pleasing B/W feminine girl, dark, round eyes, enough width to muzzle holding good strong teeth that were slightly undershot correctly. Enough length of neck and firm topline. She needs time to fill her chest. She moved well, although I would like to see her a little more filled out. |
| Yearling Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Miss Smell Of Chanel | This young lady was beautifully presented in full coat. I see she has a litter brother shown today. Her head was balanced with ears set just below her crown, and heavily coated; her eyes were dark and round, full of expression. She had a clearly defined stop and ample length to nose, which finished with wide open nostrils. Her chest was broad and full with ribs that reached well back. She had ample bone to round feet that were well-padded. She powered around the ring with drive, free and flowing. RCC |
| 2nd | Ethelsmead Love Kennedy | Not much between ages in these girls. She had an appealing head with a wide jaw and correct bite, enough length of neck, slightly arched, ample ribbing with good depth. Her topline was not as firm on the move, and her reach and drive could be better. 3RD - Mapimakastar Jasmin Jol Ja (Mrs M Skawska) |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira JW | Plenty to like about this girl. She had a suitable height to length with plenty of coat and head furnishings, giving a typical expression of arrogance. Her topline was firm with muscles and a flexible loin. She had plenty of bone although. On the move, she carried her head and tail well. |
| 2nd | Pinyinz Sugar Hiccups JW | This young lady was slightly longer overall and not the same bone. Her head was a good shape with well-set ears and wide-apart eyes. She moved well in profile. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Thaisu Fallen Angel Among Kimevan | She presented a super overall balance in an excellent coat and correctly plumed tail. She was confident and arrogant with a hint of naughtiness. She had a classic head that was round and wide between her eyes, her muzzle was of good length and plenty of room for her straight teeth, her jaw was slightly undershot, and to finish, she had a black nose that tilted up slightly. Her neck was strong and set nicely into well-laid shoulders with legs of ample bone to feet that were round and firm, covered with hair. Her depth of chest was full, and her ribs well sprung. Her topline was firm. She moved around the ring with such confidence and attitude, keeping an excellent shape with reach and drive. Pleased to award her BCC and BOB |
| 2nd | Chanikos Tangerine Dream of Shenleyvale JW | A larger girl and her coat felt a little fluffy today. Her head was a good shape, although could do with a little more length to her muzzle; she had an alert, soft expression. Her coat was not her fortune. She moved out with sufficient drive. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Santosha Silhouette (UK, Fin) | What a lovely girl of correct size and shape. She was well presented in lovely coat of good texture. She is in lovely condition with a well-filled chest and spring of ribs. Her neck has ample reach and well-laid shoulders. Her topline was firm and carried her tail well. Today I didn’t feel she was quite on her “A Game” |
| 2nd | Keola Tailor Maide | This B/W girl was in super coat, flat and shining. She held a well-balanced shape as she moved. Correct eye and colour with lovely ear set heavily coated. She has decent ribbing reaching nicely back to her muscular loin. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden | This 7yr belied her age and a worthy champion. She was in super condition all though, and a credit to her owners in keeping her so. She had an appealing head with a soft, feminine expression, good neck into well-sprung ribs reaching well back. Her legs were well boned and muscular with round, firm feet. To top it all off, she was in excellent coat with a high tail set. She moved with smooth, arrogant, free action. Strong competition for the best veteran |
| 2nd | Amore Mio Satinel Reheto at Mapimakastar (ImpPol)V | She presents a nicely balanced girl, sturdy and well coated, with a broad head and clean bright eyes, nicely arched neck, level back & good tail carriage. Unfortunately, did not have the reach and drive of one. |
| Good Citizen Scheme Bitches | ||
| 1st | Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira JW | Plenty to like about this girl. She had a suitable height to length with plenty of coat and head furnishings, giving a typical expression of arrogance. Her topline was firm with muscles and a flexible loin. She had plenty of bone although. On the move, she carried her head and tail well. |