Full Critique for Manchu Shih Tzu Society 2016
Judge : Mrs Elain McDonald
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| May I thank the Committee for inviting me to judge at this prestigious Show, my most able stewards and the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry of quality dogs. It was very pleasing to see the return of the teapot tail |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Zeeva Catch The Moon | Lovely class of promising puppies. Quality puppy, well bodied and coated. Gave a beautiful outline, moved with assurance. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Manzanares At Matsonic | Again a very nice specimen of the breed. Nice head and body, moved well. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Matsonic Chasing Storms to Bishbow JW | B/W A well bodied dog with correct shoulder placement, excellent presentation as always from this handler. |
| 2nd | Matsonic Storm Watcher | G/W. Again another lovely dog. .Out of same drawer as the first, will change places many times. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Rossvale All About The Boy | G/W Nicely put together, good head and a lovely eye. Kept his topline on the move, positive movement at the front and back. |
| 2nd | Gladmin Transkei Teddy JW | Cream/White. Another lovely youngster, good nose placement, good hindquarters that he put to good use unlucky to meet number 1 on the day. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Zeeva Catch The Moon | Lovely class of promising puppies. Quality puppy, well bodied and coated. Gave a beautiful outline, moved with assurance. |
| 2nd | Peekin Archie Tu | G/W Nicely balanced dog. Beautiful head and a nice expression. Lovely overall shape, which he kept on the move. |
| 3rd | Gladmin Transkei Teddy JW | Cream/White. Another lovely youngster, good nose placement, good hindquarters that he put to good use unlucky to meet number 1 on the day. |
| Yearling Dog | ||
| 1st | Peekin Archie Tu | G/W Nicely balanced dog. Beautiful head and a nice expression. Lovely overall shape, which he kept on the move. |
| 2nd | Gladmin Transkei Teddy JW | Cream/White. Another lovely youngster, good nose placement, good hindquarters that he put to good use unlucky to meet number 1 on the day. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Carlita Surrender To Dream | Nice head with a good broad skull, nice eye placement and expression Well coated and bodied Skilfully handled. Good presentation. Nice topline Moved well. |
| 2nd | Debeaux C’est La Vie | Smart young man. Nice head and expression, good shoulder placement and reach of neck. Well presented. |
| Minor Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia The Quest ShCM | Well coated good body and rib. Good hindquarters, tailset and topline, moved with drive. |
| 2nd | Pekoe One Direction JW | Gold White. Excellent head with a nice dark eye, lovely expression, well balanced body, good on the move, well presented. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy JW ShCM VW | What a delight to go over Excelled in head, eye and nose placement correct, shoulders and body did not disappoint. His movement was sound and his presentation was of the first order. More than pleased to award him C.C and B.O.B. |
| 2nd | Matsuba Infinity and Beyond With Rygar | Grey/White Beautifully presented dog. Nice head eye and expression Correctly placed shoulders, good reach of neck, on sound body. Another sound mover. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cloughlea Dare To Believe (Ir) | What a sound Shih Tzu this is. Nice size Exquisite head and eye, good topline. True shoulder placement. Moved well Res Dog CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Keytor All That Jazz | Such a different type to one, but equally deserving. As always from this kennel a quality Shih Tzu Excellent head eye and jaw, good spring of rib, nice jacket excelled on movement. You feel he could move all day without putting a paw wrong. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Middletune Wildest Dream JW ShCM | Solid Gold, Still in excellent coat. Lovely broad skull Nicely muscled neck into well-laid shoulders. Sound constrain. Excellent presentation. |
| 2nd | Ch. Rossvale Red Xcess | G/W Another lovely dog. Very well balanced Pleasing body with a good head and expression, dark correctly placed eye, good fore and aft movement a true mover. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Konatian Reach For The Stars with Debeaux | Oh what a sweetie. Well coated for one so young, put together just right. Pushed hard in the challenge, Pleased to award her B.P.B. |
| 2nd | Suzitzu Lady Grace at Tameron | Another quality puppy whose ring presence belied her young age. Beautiful head, eye and expression Nice body good hindquarters I am sure that these two will change places often. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Koko Kimama at Kayasim | Lovely body and head with eyes that just melt, well coated, Nice outline which she kept on the move. |
| 2nd | Harropine Special Mirage for Fairlou | G/W Good body and head, with a lovely expression, lovely tail set also in nice coat. I am sure both have a bright future. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zeeva Love Unlimited for Maili JW Sh CM | G/W Good head well laid shoulders, moved well. |
| 2nd | Rossvales Latest Model | Pretty bitch, well bodied good tailset, nice mover. |
| Novice Bitch | ||
| 1st | Dolha’s Step Out in Style | Solid Gold Beautiful head, exquisite expression, lovely dark well-set eyes nice body well laid shoulders. Did not disappoint on the move. |
| 2nd | Suzitzu Lady Grace at Tameron | Another quality puppy whose ring presence belied her young age. Beautiful head, eye and expression Nice body good hindquarters I am sure that these two will change places often. |
| Yearling Bitch | ||
| 1st | Pekoe Jazzin It Up at Keytor | Cream/White bitch. A lovely well balanced construction, firm body and top line, good head carriage that she carried with arrogance. Strong rear action, presentation of the first order. Should have a bright future. |
| 2nd | Ch. Zeeva Love Unlimited for Maili JW Sh CM | G/W Good head well laid shoulders, moved well. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Cosmos | Striking black/white bitch, soundly put together, fantastic expression, good broad skull, eyes and nose placement correct, lovely coat which was presented to perfection, strong rear action drive, good on the move Pleased to award her Res C.C. |
| 2nd | Shirkeira Hearts Afire At Middletune | G/W Lovely shape nice tail set, a pleasure to watch on the move. |
| Mid Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Polmac Balthasars Gift | B/W Lovely bitch Good head with a very pretty expression, well-constructed body Good shoulder placement. Put down well. |
| 2nd | Ch. Camelle Chocolate Mousse at Rossvale JW (imp Fin) | Solid gold bitch. Feminine head and expression good head carriage, which she proudly carried. Nicely put together in the body department, good top line and tail set Moved well. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Rosaril Guilty Pleasure at Chaela | Solid gold bitch with good head and tail carriage, Heavily coated which was presented. Excellent rear drive from her well angulated stifles moved with drive. |
| 2nd | Ch. Rosaril Naughty Moments with Bishbow | Gold bitch. Litter sister to 1 again another correctly constructed Shih Tzu. Very feminine expression on a good head with correct eye and nose placement. Drove across the ring showing those pads Well presented. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Miracey Fruity Kisses | Gold/white bitch She moved around the ring majestically as one would expect of such a worthy Champion A beautiful bitch that has style. She has a stunning head that is carried high. Her nice dark eyes complement her exquisite expression. She is well muscled, with a nice spring of rib Excellent top line which she kept on the move, with tail set on high. Pleased to award her B.CC and Res BIS. |
| 2nd | Forepaws Joi De Vivre at Debeaux | Another lady who carried herself proudly and moved with drive and determination. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Alchez Ching Lan | G/W Super old type of Shih Tzu. Correctly put together with a firm body and good hindquarters. |