Championship Show 2013 - Judges' Critique
SHIH TZU CLUB OF SOUTH WALES & WESTERN COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
24-03-2013
My first cc appointment in the breed and was pleased with my placing’s. I was very honoured to be able to judge both dogs and bitches on the day, owing to the judge for dogs not able to make the venue through bad weather, my CC & RCC winners were very much to my liking and typical to the breed. DCC his 3rd and giving him his title, Grays Bellwaycharm Heavenly Won at Ragabby from OD, RCC from JD. Bowns Matsonic Storm Brewin over Bishbow.
BCC Richie’s.Laurmerand Shine a Light from LB. RCC from JB Russell & Evans,Rosaril Snoggs and Snuggles at Matsuba BPIS Rutters Ethelmead Life of Riley.
Dogs.
V D.3/2A 1st Yorks MINFAA PINBALL WIZARD AT MIDDLETUNE J.W.,SHCM 7 YEARS. G/W of good standing good head eye &nose placement, wide front good shoulders, nice rib cage, level top line good tail set, good angulations fore & aft which he used when asked to move around the ring,
M P D 7/1A 1ST RUTTERS. ETHELSMEAD LIFE OF RILEY B/W. lovely young boy full of him self for his age. Took my eye and didn’t disappoint me when going over him, lovely shape and size, good head, eye & nose placement, lovely expression, good shoulders, well bodied, good tail set, angulation fore & aft, gave him the drive that took him around the ring. Pleased to award (B P I S) . 2ND BRADSHAWS. CREMEFERN SWEET TALKIN GUY another promising puppy lovely expression with dark eyes, good nose placement, nice head on good shoulders, good top line & tail set moved with drive showing pads 3RD STANGELANDS WHEATSOM SIMPLY RED.
P D 3 1ST QUICKS .MINFAA RIDING SHOTGUN .B/W, eye-catching young dog of sound quality and good coat texture, masculine head with out being course, lovely dark eyes, good nose placement correct mouth, giving him that overall a Shih Tzu should have, good shoulders well laid back, good neck which carried his head held high, level back with a t-pot tail, good angulation fore and aft, beautiful picture on the move and when stacked. .2ND TURNERS CWMAUR GUCCI B GIVENCHY. G/W nice head eye & nose placement good neck, good body again a nice puppy, moved out well when asked. 3RD BILLSON SHANJORA MY GUY.
J D 12/4A. A strong class of juniors. BOWNS.MATSONIC STORM BREWIN OVER BISHBOW. B/W. Very promising young dog of sound quality in all the right places, he never put a foot wrong when stacked &on the move masculine head broad & round again with out being to course, lovely warm eye, and expression that gave him the arrogant look, good nose placement, wide mouth, arched neck and good tail set. Keeping a level top line when asked to move around the ring, pleased to award him the RCC. 2ND DIFFEYS. MARHILWAY THE EDGE FACTOR. G/W Ran very close to one. Good head eye & nose placement, correct mouth very appealing expression, good width in front, good shoulders, level back. Good tail set. Lovely texture of coat, good angulation moved out with drive using all of the floor. 3RD.RICHIES ETHELSMEAD CATCH A DREAM FOR LAURMERAND.
N D.4/2A 1ST RICHIES.ETHELSMEAD CATCH A DREAM FOR LAURMERAND G/W boy of sound quality broad round head carried on a good neck, good nose placement, good spring or rib, carried him self well when asked to move. 2ND STEVENS. TAMERON MR WOODY.G/W. Nice round head with an appealing eye, correct nose placement, good mouth. Nice leathers, good reach of neck on good shoulders, level top line and tail set good when asked to move. Good driving action.
P G D 12/3A .1ST BEER&TILLEYS BELLWAYCHARM TIME ZONE FOR TILBE J.W.G/W boy with a masculine broad round head carried on a nicely arched neck, nice dark eyes, correct nose placement. Correct mouth, good well furnished ear leathers. Well laid back shoulders, level top line with good tail set, moved with drive and used the ring to his advantage, 2ND SPOONERS. CHANIKOS THAT’S THE DREAM.G/W broad round masculine head with the darkest of eyes, wide nostrils & excellent mouth, well furnished ears, deep chest lovely spring of rib lovely arched neck level back and good tail set moved out well keeping a level top line while on the move. 3RD, GOODWINS CHELMA TUXEDO.
L D 8/4A .1ST QUICKS ,MINFAA SCARAMANGA J.W B/W boy of excellent proportion, melting expression with the darkest of eyes, his nose and mouth give him an oriental look. His broad head nicely rounded carried on a good arched neck, deep chest good ribs short coupled with a t - pot tail set giving him the over balance and style when asked to move, a pleasure to go over him.2ND STEVENS, PEEKIN TSEMO-TU. Smaller dog than 1 but has it all there, head, eyes, nose, mouth, low set ears. Good shoulders, Nice arched neck, level back and good tail set. Moved out with drive. 3RD SHAWS HARROPINE JACK OF SHORESTAR.
O D 7.2/A. 1ST GRAYS BELLWAYCHARM HEAVENLYWON AT RAGABY G/W. Very strong class and pleased with my winner. Lovely masculine head, broad and round, with low set ears well furnished. Like his dark eyes & nose placement giving him a wonderful Shih Tzu expression, very arrogant when looking at you, arched neck and level back t-pot tail set. This gave him the overall picture when on the move and stacked. A pleasure to go over him. Pleased to award him the CC. his third and BOS, I, S 2ND Rutter's .CH. Ethelsmead Blazin Saddles B/W. Masculine round head on a nicely arched neck, beautiful dark eye, wide nostrils lovely lower jaw & chin deep chest straight front, good spring of ring, level top line short coupled with good tail set which he used when on the move, showed his pads when asked to move and used the ring to his advantage, I judged him in 2011 when he was a puppy, he is still a picture on the stack and a joy to watch on the move. Ran very close to 1. 3rd Jones CH. Harropine Comanche among Carlita
Bitches.
V B. 2. 1ST Goodwin’s Chelhama leading light. 8 years. Good head with the sweetest of expressions. Dark eyes, Good nose placement, good ear leathers good spring of rib well bodied, very arrogant held a level top line when asked to move. 2nd Newton’s Shiffon Whirling Mist. B/W of very good standing in tip top condition for her15 yrs. A credit to her owner, attractive head & expression, good eyes nose and ear placements good over all construction. Moved out well when asked.
M P. 11/2a. 1st Richie’s Laurmerand Trick or Treat, B. full of herself and demanded attention. Such a lovely look in her dark eye. Beautiful nose and mouth. Round head on a good neck, ample width between the shoulders and good ribs, level back & good tail set. A dream to watch go round the ring giving an overall picture on the move and when stacked. Pleased to award her BMPB. 2ND Russell & Evans Matsuba Heaven Sent B/W. again one that commands your attention. Beautiful round head, dark eyes, super nose placement, correct mouth good furnished ear leathers, well arched neck that carried her head high. Laid back shoulders, level back, super tail set, fore and aft movement gave her the drive when asked to move around the ring, ran very close to one, 1 & 2 are ones to watch for the future. 3rd Parton's Mifcah’s Asha At Kadaz. .
P B. 3. 1st Gilkes’ Zeeva Letz Do It. G/W good head and eye, correct nose placement lovely expression good width of jaw very compact good body substance. Neck and tail set correct giving her the over picture of a Shih Tzu. Good texture of coat, she moved out well when asked keeping a level topline, 2nd Stevens Peekin -A-Boo-Tu G/W very feminine girl, good head eye and nose placement, nice arched neck good shoulders, level back and good tail set, fore & aft movement on the move very good, showing her pads. 3rd Billson’s Shanjora Kiss En Tell.
J B 9/1a A class of quality bitches. 1st Russell & Evans Rosario Snogs and Snuggles at Matsuba. S/G. lovely feminine bitch has that melting expression so lacking in some. Broad round head, good eyes, good nose placement, correct width of mouth. Well furnished ear leathers, beautiful reach of neck on well laid back shoulders, level back, correct tail set, which she used when on the move, in good coat beautifully presented and handled, a credit to her owners R.C.C. 2ND Howard’s Tameron Miss Sensuous. G/W A lot to like about this girl, so good on the move, good angulation fore and aft which she uses to show her pads when going away from you. All this set on a good body which carries a good arched neck on which she has a broad round head with correct width of mouth, nose placement and sweetest of eyes. In good coat of the right texture again handled and presented by her handler and owner. 3rd Owens Weatsom Wake and Dream.
N B 3/1a. Gilkes’ Zeeva Lets Do It. (As puppy) 2nd McIntyre’s Miracey Midnight Dancer for Shanitau. G/W very well constructed, nice broad round head, nice eyes and nose placement. Wide mouth, wide front, good shoulders, level back and good tail set. Moved with drive.
P G B 8/3a. 1st Merritt's Venustus Rock Diva. B/W, good quality bitch, lovely broad head and eye, good mouth and correct nose placement, lovely broad front, good reach of neck good shoulders right coat texture t -pot tail set. Moved well when asked fore and aft, very arrogant, used the ring to her advantage. 2nd Somers, Shimins Ebony at Meilijo. B. Ran close to 1, good head eye and nose placement, good mouth. Good ear leathers. Wide front with good shoulders, level back good tail set. In good coat. Moved out well when asked. 3rd Merretts.Venustus Jumping For Joy.
L B 11 1st Richie’s Laurmerand Shine A Light. B. An excellent specimen of our breed. Broad round head has the darkest of eyes, good nose placement wide mouth, with a wonderful Shih Tzu expression. Has a broad chest, straight front. Arched neck, well laid back shoulders, level back good tail set, in good coat moved out well showing her pads. My pick of the day. Pleased to award her BCC & BIS. May she go far. 2nd Forbes’ Minfaa Striken Diamonds, again a beautiful quality bitch. Unfortunate to come up against 1 on the day. She has all of the above qualities, good bone and ribs. Good front with level topline super coat of correct texture. Liked her rear action on the move showing her pads beautifully present and handled by her owner. Ran very close to 1 and am sure will change places on a different day. 3rd.Jones.Miracey Star Dancer for Carlita. G/W.
O B 7/4a. 1st Howards, Tameron Miss Belle D’Opium. G/W Quality bitch of good standing, well constructed, good body. Excellent broad round head, lovely dark eye and well placed nose. Good mouth and chin lovely warm expression, wide front. Good shoulders, good reach of neck level back and good tail set. Moved out well with drive showing pads. 2nd Stangeland’s. CH Weatsom Never Say Never, a worthy CH of good standing Excellent head and expression dark eyes, correct nose placement and correct mouth and chin. So good to go over and feel the attributes this bitch has, good conformation, good body. Good spring of rib and excellent tail set. Kept her topline when asked to move out. Just preferred 1 on the day. 3rd Beer & Tilleys CH Bellwaycharm High Flyer For Tilbe. G/W.
Judge: Nigel Barker (Wynele)
24-03-2013
My first cc appointment in the breed and was pleased with my placing’s. I was very honoured to be able to judge both dogs and bitches on the day, owing to the judge for dogs not able to make the venue through bad weather, my CC & RCC winners were very much to my liking and typical to the breed. DCC his 3rd and giving him his title, Grays Bellwaycharm Heavenly Won at Ragabby from OD, RCC from JD. Bowns Matsonic Storm Brewin over Bishbow.
BCC Richie’s.Laurmerand Shine a Light from LB. RCC from JB Russell & Evans,Rosaril Snoggs and Snuggles at Matsuba BPIS Rutters Ethelmead Life of Riley.
Dogs.
V D.3/2A 1st Yorks MINFAA PINBALL WIZARD AT MIDDLETUNE J.W.,SHCM 7 YEARS. G/W of good standing good head eye &nose placement, wide front good shoulders, nice rib cage, level top line good tail set, good angulations fore & aft which he used when asked to move around the ring,
M P D 7/1A 1ST RUTTERS. ETHELSMEAD LIFE OF RILEY B/W. lovely young boy full of him self for his age. Took my eye and didn’t disappoint me when going over him, lovely shape and size, good head, eye & nose placement, lovely expression, good shoulders, well bodied, good tail set, angulation fore & aft, gave him the drive that took him around the ring. Pleased to award (B P I S) . 2ND BRADSHAWS. CREMEFERN SWEET TALKIN GUY another promising puppy lovely expression with dark eyes, good nose placement, nice head on good shoulders, good top line & tail set moved with drive showing pads 3RD STANGELANDS WHEATSOM SIMPLY RED.
P D 3 1ST QUICKS .MINFAA RIDING SHOTGUN .B/W, eye-catching young dog of sound quality and good coat texture, masculine head with out being course, lovely dark eyes, good nose placement correct mouth, giving him that overall a Shih Tzu should have, good shoulders well laid back, good neck which carried his head held high, level back with a t-pot tail, good angulation fore and aft, beautiful picture on the move and when stacked. .2ND TURNERS CWMAUR GUCCI B GIVENCHY. G/W nice head eye & nose placement good neck, good body again a nice puppy, moved out well when asked. 3RD BILLSON SHANJORA MY GUY.
J D 12/4A. A strong class of juniors. BOWNS.MATSONIC STORM BREWIN OVER BISHBOW. B/W. Very promising young dog of sound quality in all the right places, he never put a foot wrong when stacked &on the move masculine head broad & round again with out being to course, lovely warm eye, and expression that gave him the arrogant look, good nose placement, wide mouth, arched neck and good tail set. Keeping a level top line when asked to move around the ring, pleased to award him the RCC. 2ND DIFFEYS. MARHILWAY THE EDGE FACTOR. G/W Ran very close to one. Good head eye & nose placement, correct mouth very appealing expression, good width in front, good shoulders, level back. Good tail set. Lovely texture of coat, good angulation moved out with drive using all of the floor. 3RD.RICHIES ETHELSMEAD CATCH A DREAM FOR LAURMERAND.
N D.4/2A 1ST RICHIES.ETHELSMEAD CATCH A DREAM FOR LAURMERAND G/W boy of sound quality broad round head carried on a good neck, good nose placement, good spring or rib, carried him self well when asked to move. 2ND STEVENS. TAMERON MR WOODY.G/W. Nice round head with an appealing eye, correct nose placement, good mouth. Nice leathers, good reach of neck on good shoulders, level top line and tail set good when asked to move. Good driving action.
P G D 12/3A .1ST BEER&TILLEYS BELLWAYCHARM TIME ZONE FOR TILBE J.W.G/W boy with a masculine broad round head carried on a nicely arched neck, nice dark eyes, correct nose placement. Correct mouth, good well furnished ear leathers. Well laid back shoulders, level top line with good tail set, moved with drive and used the ring to his advantage, 2ND SPOONERS. CHANIKOS THAT’S THE DREAM.G/W broad round masculine head with the darkest of eyes, wide nostrils & excellent mouth, well furnished ears, deep chest lovely spring of rib lovely arched neck level back and good tail set moved out well keeping a level top line while on the move. 3RD, GOODWINS CHELMA TUXEDO.
L D 8/4A .1ST QUICKS ,MINFAA SCARAMANGA J.W B/W boy of excellent proportion, melting expression with the darkest of eyes, his nose and mouth give him an oriental look. His broad head nicely rounded carried on a good arched neck, deep chest good ribs short coupled with a t - pot tail set giving him the over balance and style when asked to move, a pleasure to go over him.2ND STEVENS, PEEKIN TSEMO-TU. Smaller dog than 1 but has it all there, head, eyes, nose, mouth, low set ears. Good shoulders, Nice arched neck, level back and good tail set. Moved out with drive. 3RD SHAWS HARROPINE JACK OF SHORESTAR.
O D 7.2/A. 1ST GRAYS BELLWAYCHARM HEAVENLYWON AT RAGABY G/W. Very strong class and pleased with my winner. Lovely masculine head, broad and round, with low set ears well furnished. Like his dark eyes & nose placement giving him a wonderful Shih Tzu expression, very arrogant when looking at you, arched neck and level back t-pot tail set. This gave him the overall picture when on the move and stacked. A pleasure to go over him. Pleased to award him the CC. his third and BOS, I, S 2ND Rutter's .CH. Ethelsmead Blazin Saddles B/W. Masculine round head on a nicely arched neck, beautiful dark eye, wide nostrils lovely lower jaw & chin deep chest straight front, good spring of ring, level top line short coupled with good tail set which he used when on the move, showed his pads when asked to move and used the ring to his advantage, I judged him in 2011 when he was a puppy, he is still a picture on the stack and a joy to watch on the move. Ran very close to 1. 3rd Jones CH. Harropine Comanche among Carlita
Bitches.
V B. 2. 1ST Goodwin’s Chelhama leading light. 8 years. Good head with the sweetest of expressions. Dark eyes, Good nose placement, good ear leathers good spring of rib well bodied, very arrogant held a level top line when asked to move. 2nd Newton’s Shiffon Whirling Mist. B/W of very good standing in tip top condition for her15 yrs. A credit to her owner, attractive head & expression, good eyes nose and ear placements good over all construction. Moved out well when asked.
M P. 11/2a. 1st Richie’s Laurmerand Trick or Treat, B. full of herself and demanded attention. Such a lovely look in her dark eye. Beautiful nose and mouth. Round head on a good neck, ample width between the shoulders and good ribs, level back & good tail set. A dream to watch go round the ring giving an overall picture on the move and when stacked. Pleased to award her BMPB. 2ND Russell & Evans Matsuba Heaven Sent B/W. again one that commands your attention. Beautiful round head, dark eyes, super nose placement, correct mouth good furnished ear leathers, well arched neck that carried her head high. Laid back shoulders, level back, super tail set, fore and aft movement gave her the drive when asked to move around the ring, ran very close to one, 1 & 2 are ones to watch for the future. 3rd Parton's Mifcah’s Asha At Kadaz. .
P B. 3. 1st Gilkes’ Zeeva Letz Do It. G/W good head and eye, correct nose placement lovely expression good width of jaw very compact good body substance. Neck and tail set correct giving her the over picture of a Shih Tzu. Good texture of coat, she moved out well when asked keeping a level topline, 2nd Stevens Peekin -A-Boo-Tu G/W very feminine girl, good head eye and nose placement, nice arched neck good shoulders, level back and good tail set, fore & aft movement on the move very good, showing her pads. 3rd Billson’s Shanjora Kiss En Tell.
J B 9/1a A class of quality bitches. 1st Russell & Evans Rosario Snogs and Snuggles at Matsuba. S/G. lovely feminine bitch has that melting expression so lacking in some. Broad round head, good eyes, good nose placement, correct width of mouth. Well furnished ear leathers, beautiful reach of neck on well laid back shoulders, level back, correct tail set, which she used when on the move, in good coat beautifully presented and handled, a credit to her owners R.C.C. 2ND Howard’s Tameron Miss Sensuous. G/W A lot to like about this girl, so good on the move, good angulation fore and aft which she uses to show her pads when going away from you. All this set on a good body which carries a good arched neck on which she has a broad round head with correct width of mouth, nose placement and sweetest of eyes. In good coat of the right texture again handled and presented by her handler and owner. 3rd Owens Weatsom Wake and Dream.
N B 3/1a. Gilkes’ Zeeva Lets Do It. (As puppy) 2nd McIntyre’s Miracey Midnight Dancer for Shanitau. G/W very well constructed, nice broad round head, nice eyes and nose placement. Wide mouth, wide front, good shoulders, level back and good tail set. Moved with drive.
P G B 8/3a. 1st Merritt's Venustus Rock Diva. B/W, good quality bitch, lovely broad head and eye, good mouth and correct nose placement, lovely broad front, good reach of neck good shoulders right coat texture t -pot tail set. Moved well when asked fore and aft, very arrogant, used the ring to her advantage. 2nd Somers, Shimins Ebony at Meilijo. B. Ran close to 1, good head eye and nose placement, good mouth. Good ear leathers. Wide front with good shoulders, level back good tail set. In good coat. Moved out well when asked. 3rd Merretts.Venustus Jumping For Joy.
L B 11 1st Richie’s Laurmerand Shine A Light. B. An excellent specimen of our breed. Broad round head has the darkest of eyes, good nose placement wide mouth, with a wonderful Shih Tzu expression. Has a broad chest, straight front. Arched neck, well laid back shoulders, level back good tail set, in good coat moved out well showing her pads. My pick of the day. Pleased to award her BCC & BIS. May she go far. 2nd Forbes’ Minfaa Striken Diamonds, again a beautiful quality bitch. Unfortunate to come up against 1 on the day. She has all of the above qualities, good bone and ribs. Good front with level topline super coat of correct texture. Liked her rear action on the move showing her pads beautifully present and handled by her owner. Ran very close to 1 and am sure will change places on a different day. 3rd.Jones.Miracey Star Dancer for Carlita. G/W.
O B 7/4a. 1st Howards, Tameron Miss Belle D’Opium. G/W Quality bitch of good standing, well constructed, good body. Excellent broad round head, lovely dark eye and well placed nose. Good mouth and chin lovely warm expression, wide front. Good shoulders, good reach of neck level back and good tail set. Moved out well with drive showing pads. 2nd Stangeland’s. CH Weatsom Never Say Never, a worthy CH of good standing Excellent head and expression dark eyes, correct nose placement and correct mouth and chin. So good to go over and feel the attributes this bitch has, good conformation, good body. Good spring of rib and excellent tail set. Kept her topline when asked to move out. Just preferred 1 on the day. 3rd Beer & Tilleys CH Bellwaycharm High Flyer For Tilbe. G/W.
Judge: Nigel Barker (Wynele)
