Shih Tzu Club of South Wales & Western Counties Open Show 16th November 2014.
JUDGE - Mrs Zena Parton
BIS – Gilkes, Zeeva Hot Attraction
RBIS – Bradshaw & Symonds, Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy (JW)
BPIS – Howard’s, Tameron Mr Red Edition
BVIS – Turner’s, Tameron Mr Givenchy
Reserve Best Dog – Stevens Peekin Tsemo-Tu
Reserve Best Bitch– Somers Zeeva Shadow Dance With Meilijo
Results:
MINOR PUPPY DOG 3 (3)
PUPPY DOG 5 (2)
1st - Howards Tameron Mr Red Edition
2nd - Roys Elzu Field Of Dreams
3rd - Senobles Midnight Runner
JUNIOR DOG 7 ( 1 )
1st - Diffeys Cloughlea Im A Believer For Marhilway
2nd - Andertons Pekoe One Direction
3rd - Cheshires Lyndatzu Shogun
4th - Bradshaw & Symmonds Cremefern Double Trigger
5th - Herrings Weatsom Margarets Legacy For Quingshi
Novice Dog 5 (1)
1st - Roys Elzu Field Of Dreams
2nd - Cheshires Lyndatzu Shogun
3rd – Bradshaws & Symmonds Cremefern Double Trigger
4th – Herrings Weatsom Margarets Legacy For Quingshui
POST GRADUATE DOG - 5 (1)
1st - Stevens Tameron Mr Woody To Peekin
2nd - Mazurkeewicz Tysake Prime Mover
3rd - Diffeys Cloughlea Im A Believer For Marhilway
4th - Huntleys Miracey Count Me In
LIMIT DOG 7 (5)
1st - Bradshaw & Symmonds Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy
2nd - Turners Cwmaur Dance With Givenchy
OPEN DOG 1 (0)
1st - Stevens Peekin Tsemo-Tu
PET TRIM DOG 2 (0)
1st - Gilkes Ch Hashanah Lock Stock N Barrell
2nd - Symmonds Ch Symaraju Kicking Up A Storm
VETERAN DOG OR BITCH 4 (0)
1st - Turners Tameron Mr Givenchy
2nd – Watts Snugglebum Snow Queen
3rd - Carwardines Seadog The Lion In Winter
4th - Diffeys Cabbala Gilt Edged At Marhilway
MINOR PUPPY BITCH 5 (1)
1st - Sullivans Viola-Hirtas Almost An Angel At Jacquinta
2nd - Sherlocks Shanitau Bibi Bijoux
3rd - Mazurkeewicz Tysake She’s All That
4th - Mazurkeewitz Tysake Just A Little Lovin
PUPPY BITCH 3 (2)
1st – Maules Daltricia Ariadne
JUNIOR BITCH 8 ( 2 )
1st - Gilkes Zeeva Hot Attraction
2nd - Somers Zeeva Shadow Dancer With Meilijo
3rd - Cheshire Lyndatzu Charisma
4th - Diffeys Marhilway Mirror Edge
5th - Williams-Weigman Keytor Red Wedding For Essvana
NOVICE BITCH 5 ( 3)
1st –-Maules Daltricia Ariadne
2nd – Cheshires Lyndatzu Charisma
POST GRADUATE BITCH 7 (0)
1st - Gilkes Zeeva Hot Attraction
2nd – Huntleys Lyndatzu Adorabelle
3rd - Stevens Peekin Peek-A-Boo-Tu
4th - Mazurkeewicz Tysake Mischief Maker
5th - Somers Shirmins Ebony At Meilijo
Limit Bitch 3 (1)
1st - Andertons Pekoe Star Attraction
2nd - Watts Snugglebum Snow Queen
Open Bitch 2 (0)
1st – Cheshires Superlion Chiante
2nd – Deans Chodeas Eastern Star
Pet Trim Bitch 2 (1)
1st - Cabbala Gilt Edged At Marhilway
SPECIAL AWARDS CLASSES
JUDGE : DOROTHY MCINTYRE
Special Junior Dog/Bitch 13 (6)
1st – Andertons Pekoe One Direction
2nd – Sullivans Viola-Hirtas Almost An Angel At Jacquinta
3rd – Herrings Weatsom Margarets Legacy For Quingshui
4th – Diffeys Marhilway Mirror Edge
5th – Maules Daltricia Ariadne
Special Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch 5 ( 2)
1st – Difeys Cloughlea Im A Believer For Marhilway
2nd – Somers Shirmins Ebony At Meilijo
3rd – Carwardines Sparkeys Magic Flute
Special Open Dog Or Bitch 5 ( 0)
1st – Maules Jo-Kins Watch Me Fly Fly To Daltricia
2nd – Bradshaw & Symmonds Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy
3rd – Cheshires Superlion Chiante
4th – Deans Chodeas Eastern Star
5th – Cawardine Seadog The Lion In Winter
JUDGE - Mrs Zena Parton
BIS – Gilkes, Zeeva Hot Attraction
RBIS – Bradshaw & Symonds, Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy (JW)
BPIS – Howard’s, Tameron Mr Red Edition
BVIS – Turner’s, Tameron Mr Givenchy
Reserve Best Dog – Stevens Peekin Tsemo-Tu
Reserve Best Bitch– Somers Zeeva Shadow Dance With Meilijo
Results:
MINOR PUPPY DOG 3 (3)
PUPPY DOG 5 (2)
1st - Howards Tameron Mr Red Edition
2nd - Roys Elzu Field Of Dreams
3rd - Senobles Midnight Runner
JUNIOR DOG 7 ( 1 )
1st - Diffeys Cloughlea Im A Believer For Marhilway
2nd - Andertons Pekoe One Direction
3rd - Cheshires Lyndatzu Shogun
4th - Bradshaw & Symmonds Cremefern Double Trigger
5th - Herrings Weatsom Margarets Legacy For Quingshi
Novice Dog 5 (1)
1st - Roys Elzu Field Of Dreams
2nd - Cheshires Lyndatzu Shogun
3rd – Bradshaws & Symmonds Cremefern Double Trigger
4th – Herrings Weatsom Margarets Legacy For Quingshui
POST GRADUATE DOG - 5 (1)
1st - Stevens Tameron Mr Woody To Peekin
2nd - Mazurkeewicz Tysake Prime Mover
3rd - Diffeys Cloughlea Im A Believer For Marhilway
4th - Huntleys Miracey Count Me In
LIMIT DOG 7 (5)
1st - Bradshaw & Symmonds Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy
2nd - Turners Cwmaur Dance With Givenchy
OPEN DOG 1 (0)
1st - Stevens Peekin Tsemo-Tu
PET TRIM DOG 2 (0)
1st - Gilkes Ch Hashanah Lock Stock N Barrell
2nd - Symmonds Ch Symaraju Kicking Up A Storm
VETERAN DOG OR BITCH 4 (0)
1st - Turners Tameron Mr Givenchy
2nd – Watts Snugglebum Snow Queen
3rd - Carwardines Seadog The Lion In Winter
4th - Diffeys Cabbala Gilt Edged At Marhilway
MINOR PUPPY BITCH 5 (1)
1st - Sullivans Viola-Hirtas Almost An Angel At Jacquinta
2nd - Sherlocks Shanitau Bibi Bijoux
3rd - Mazurkeewicz Tysake She’s All That
4th - Mazurkeewitz Tysake Just A Little Lovin
PUPPY BITCH 3 (2)
1st – Maules Daltricia Ariadne
JUNIOR BITCH 8 ( 2 )
1st - Gilkes Zeeva Hot Attraction
2nd - Somers Zeeva Shadow Dancer With Meilijo
3rd - Cheshire Lyndatzu Charisma
4th - Diffeys Marhilway Mirror Edge
5th - Williams-Weigman Keytor Red Wedding For Essvana
NOVICE BITCH 5 ( 3)
1st –-Maules Daltricia Ariadne
2nd – Cheshires Lyndatzu Charisma
POST GRADUATE BITCH 7 (0)
1st - Gilkes Zeeva Hot Attraction
2nd – Huntleys Lyndatzu Adorabelle
3rd - Stevens Peekin Peek-A-Boo-Tu
4th - Mazurkeewicz Tysake Mischief Maker
5th - Somers Shirmins Ebony At Meilijo
Limit Bitch 3 (1)
1st - Andertons Pekoe Star Attraction
2nd - Watts Snugglebum Snow Queen
Open Bitch 2 (0)
1st – Cheshires Superlion Chiante
2nd – Deans Chodeas Eastern Star
Pet Trim Bitch 2 (1)
1st - Cabbala Gilt Edged At Marhilway
SPECIAL AWARDS CLASSES
JUDGE : DOROTHY MCINTYRE
Special Junior Dog/Bitch 13 (6)
1st – Andertons Pekoe One Direction
2nd – Sullivans Viola-Hirtas Almost An Angel At Jacquinta
3rd – Herrings Weatsom Margarets Legacy For Quingshui
4th – Diffeys Marhilway Mirror Edge
5th – Maules Daltricia Ariadne
Special Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch 5 ( 2)
1st – Difeys Cloughlea Im A Believer For Marhilway
2nd – Somers Shirmins Ebony At Meilijo
3rd – Carwardines Sparkeys Magic Flute
Special Open Dog Or Bitch 5 ( 0)
1st – Maules Jo-Kins Watch Me Fly Fly To Daltricia
2nd – Bradshaw & Symmonds Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy
3rd – Cheshires Superlion Chiante
4th – Deans Chodeas Eastern Star
5th – Cawardine Seadog The Lion In Winter
Critique - Open Show
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their invitation to judge today. It is always an honour to be asked to judge at a breed club show and it is one I took on with sincerity and enthusiasm. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for such a super entry. I had a lovely day, due in no small part to the sportsmanship ringside and generous applause for all the winners. Some classes warranted two first placings and I was splitting hairs in some cases. Overall I was delighted with the quality of the exhibits all, bar none, were shown in immaculate, clean condition. Thank you also to my daughter for stewarding for me. It is so much easier to judge when you have a steward that knows the ropes.
PD 5, 1
1st Howard’s Mr Red Edition - Stunning, masculine g&w puppy. Beautifully presented in good coat. He has a wide jaw with correct bite. Correct nose placement and large dark eyes giving soft Shih Tzu expression. Strong neck leading to good shoulders and level topline. A well ribbed, deep chest for one so young. Correctly set tail carried well. His movement was true and he made good use of the ring, driving well from behind with good reach in front. Delighted to award him BPIB,
2nd Roy’s Elzu Field of Dreams - Such a shame this lovely boy had to meet one on such top form today. He has many attributes of one, a masculine yet soft expression. Large dark, expressive eyes. Good mouth and dentition. Well muscled body, level topline and moving really well. On the final decision I just preferred the tail set and carriage of 1.
3rd Lucas’ Jadetemple Cesare
JD 7, 1
1st Diffey’s Cloughlea Im a Bellever for Marhilway - Good for type. Masculine, broad head. Dark eye, good mouth with correct bite. Good neck, deep chest and well ribbed. Good rear condition, super tail set and carriage. Moved well with super head carriage.
2nd Anderton’s Pekoe One Direction - Another lovely dog. just losing out on maturity today. Broad head, masculine expression, large dark, expressive eyes. Moved well and was presented in first class condition.
3rd Cheshires Lyndatzu Shogun
PGD 5,1
1st Stevens Tameron Mr Woody To Peekin - G&W dog. A lot to like about this boy. Broad head, correct nose placement. Dark eye. Good neck leading to nicely angulated shoulders. Well balanced dog who moved with correct reach and drive. Super coat texture and presented in excellent condition.
2nd Mzurkeewicz Tysake Prime Mover - Gold / brindle with a lot to like. Strong broad, masculine head. Large, round dark eyes, correct bite. Well balanced with level topline. Correct coat texture. Moves well, I just preferred the overall showmanship of 1.
3rd Diffey’s Cloughlea Im a Bellever for Marhilway
LD 7, 5
1st Bradshaw & Symonds Cremefern Sweet Taking Guy JW - Took my eye as he entered the ring and hands on didn’t disappoint. Strong, well domed head, large dark eye, wide mouth with excellent dentition. Deep chest, level topline with strong loin. Well muscled and shown in first class condition. Moved around the ring with ease and style, driving well from behind. BD & RBIS
2nd Turner’s Cwmaur Dance with Givenchy ShCM - G/W dog. Broad, masculine head. Lovely dark eye. Good shoulders with level topline. Correct tail set which was carried well. Shown in good, well presented coat.
OD 1
1st Stevens Peekin Tsemo Tu - G&W dog, Slightly higher on leg than I’d like but has such a lot about him. Masculine, broad head with typical ShihTzu expression. Correct nose placement, level topline, well balanced. Moves well and was presented immaculately. RBD
VD or B
1st Turner’ Tameron Mr Givency - Fabulous dog who belies his 8yrs. He has a strong masculine head with typical expression. Good wide jaw. He is well balanced throughout with a deep chest and super rib, level topline both moving and in repose. Moves around the ring like a dog half his age. Presented in first class condition. BVIS
2nd Watts Snugglebum Snow Queen JW ShCM - B&W – Another veteran that thinks she’s a Junior. A touch larger than I’d like for a b. but nonetheless a quality exhibit. Well constructed, very feminine b. Still moves like a youngster and presented in excellent condition.
3rd Carwardine Seadog The Lion in Winter JW ShCM
MPB 5, 1
1st Sullivan Viola Hirtas Almost an Angel at Jacquinja (imp) - G&W. A lovely puppy with super head for age. Feminine with typical soft expression. Large dark eyes, correct nose placement. Super mouth with correct bite. Ribs deep enough for age, level topline held well. Good rear angulation, holds correctly set tail well on the move. Another one to look out for. BPB.
2nd Sherlocks Shanitaus Bibi Bijoux - Another lovely bitch. with soft expression. Wide mouth with correct bite. Good shoulder placement, strong topline and well muscled rear. Moved well and was presented in lovely condition. Could easily change places with 1 I just preferred the overall confidence and showmanship of one on the day.
3rd Mazurkeewicz Tysake She’s all That
PB 3, 2
1st Maules Daltricia Ariadne - B&W bitch. A touch larger than I’d like but is well balanced and does have a lot to like about her. Feminine, typical expression. Correct nose placement, large dark eyes. Correct bite, nice wide mouth. Moving well.
JB 8, 2
1st Gilkes Zeeva Hot Attraction - Commands attention on entering the ring. Although she doesn’t need to grow further this bitch is full of type and quality. Broad head, sweet, typical expression. Large, expressive eyes. Well balanced throughout. Well muscled and shown in super hard condition. Well laid shoulders with level topline. Deep broad chest, short loin. Super front and rear and moved around the ring with ease and style. Shown in immaculate condition. Has a super tail set and carriage and is handled to full advantage. Delighted to award her BB & BIS.
2nd Somers Zeeva Shadow Dancer with Meilijo - Not surprised to find out this was the litter sister to 1. Super expression, correct width of mouth, good nose placement and stop. Dark eye, very expressive. Good front and well angulated rear. Coat of correct texture and well presented. Could easily change places with 1 on another day. Just lacked the overall showmanship of one but did enough to get RBB.
3rd Cheshires Lyndatzu Charisma
NB 5, 3
1st Maules Daltricia Ariadne
2nd Cheshires Lyndatzu Charisma - G&W. Broad head, sweet expression. Large dark eye, well set apart. Correct stop. Strong neck, good lay of shoulder, level topline. Body well proportioned. At only 12mths coat needs to come on. Good tail set and carriage. Moving well.
PGB 7, 0
1st Gilkes Zeeva Hot Attraction
2nd Hutley Lydatzu Adorabelle - Lovely for size. Large dark eyes, correct nose placement, wide mouth. Sturdy body, well coupled. Level topline. In good coat of correct texture. Moving well. Unlucky to meet 1 today.
3rd Stevens Peekin Peek-A-Boo-Tu
LB 3, 1
1st Anderton Pekoe Star Attraction - Very feminine with broad head, dark eyes, well placed apart. Wide mouth with correct bite. Well balanced, deep chest, level topline. Shown in immaculate condition as always from this kennel. Moving well with a lot to like about her.
2nd Watts Snugglebum Snow Queen JW ShCM
OB 2, 0
1st Cheshires Superlion Chiante - G&W. Bitch of nice size, well balanced throughout. Soft expression. Dark eye. Good shoulders, level topline. A sound bitch, lovely in profile though moving a touch close behind. A very typy bitch who was seriously considered for top honours.
2nd Deans Chodeas Eastern Star - G&W. Another lovely expressive bitch with large dark eyes. Correct bite, good dentition. Sturdy body with good balance throughout. Moved well, just preferred the overall profile of 1.
Pet Trim 2, 1
1st Diffey’s Cabbala Gilt Edged at Marhilway ShCM
Judge – Zena Parton
PD 5, 1
1st Howard’s Mr Red Edition - Stunning, masculine g&w puppy. Beautifully presented in good coat. He has a wide jaw with correct bite. Correct nose placement and large dark eyes giving soft Shih Tzu expression. Strong neck leading to good shoulders and level topline. A well ribbed, deep chest for one so young. Correctly set tail carried well. His movement was true and he made good use of the ring, driving well from behind with good reach in front. Delighted to award him BPIB,
2nd Roy’s Elzu Field of Dreams - Such a shame this lovely boy had to meet one on such top form today. He has many attributes of one, a masculine yet soft expression. Large dark, expressive eyes. Good mouth and dentition. Well muscled body, level topline and moving really well. On the final decision I just preferred the tail set and carriage of 1.
3rd Lucas’ Jadetemple Cesare
JD 7, 1
1st Diffey’s Cloughlea Im a Bellever for Marhilway - Good for type. Masculine, broad head. Dark eye, good mouth with correct bite. Good neck, deep chest and well ribbed. Good rear condition, super tail set and carriage. Moved well with super head carriage.
2nd Anderton’s Pekoe One Direction - Another lovely dog. just losing out on maturity today. Broad head, masculine expression, large dark, expressive eyes. Moved well and was presented in first class condition.
3rd Cheshires Lyndatzu Shogun
PGD 5,1
1st Stevens Tameron Mr Woody To Peekin - G&W dog. A lot to like about this boy. Broad head, correct nose placement. Dark eye. Good neck leading to nicely angulated shoulders. Well balanced dog who moved with correct reach and drive. Super coat texture and presented in excellent condition.
2nd Mzurkeewicz Tysake Prime Mover - Gold / brindle with a lot to like. Strong broad, masculine head. Large, round dark eyes, correct bite. Well balanced with level topline. Correct coat texture. Moves well, I just preferred the overall showmanship of 1.
3rd Diffey’s Cloughlea Im a Bellever for Marhilway
LD 7, 5
1st Bradshaw & Symonds Cremefern Sweet Taking Guy JW - Took my eye as he entered the ring and hands on didn’t disappoint. Strong, well domed head, large dark eye, wide mouth with excellent dentition. Deep chest, level topline with strong loin. Well muscled and shown in first class condition. Moved around the ring with ease and style, driving well from behind. BD & RBIS
2nd Turner’s Cwmaur Dance with Givenchy ShCM - G/W dog. Broad, masculine head. Lovely dark eye. Good shoulders with level topline. Correct tail set which was carried well. Shown in good, well presented coat.
OD 1
1st Stevens Peekin Tsemo Tu - G&W dog, Slightly higher on leg than I’d like but has such a lot about him. Masculine, broad head with typical ShihTzu expression. Correct nose placement, level topline, well balanced. Moves well and was presented immaculately. RBD
VD or B
1st Turner’ Tameron Mr Givency - Fabulous dog who belies his 8yrs. He has a strong masculine head with typical expression. Good wide jaw. He is well balanced throughout with a deep chest and super rib, level topline both moving and in repose. Moves around the ring like a dog half his age. Presented in first class condition. BVIS
2nd Watts Snugglebum Snow Queen JW ShCM - B&W – Another veteran that thinks she’s a Junior. A touch larger than I’d like for a b. but nonetheless a quality exhibit. Well constructed, very feminine b. Still moves like a youngster and presented in excellent condition.
3rd Carwardine Seadog The Lion in Winter JW ShCM
MPB 5, 1
1st Sullivan Viola Hirtas Almost an Angel at Jacquinja (imp) - G&W. A lovely puppy with super head for age. Feminine with typical soft expression. Large dark eyes, correct nose placement. Super mouth with correct bite. Ribs deep enough for age, level topline held well. Good rear angulation, holds correctly set tail well on the move. Another one to look out for. BPB.
2nd Sherlocks Shanitaus Bibi Bijoux - Another lovely bitch. with soft expression. Wide mouth with correct bite. Good shoulder placement, strong topline and well muscled rear. Moved well and was presented in lovely condition. Could easily change places with 1 I just preferred the overall confidence and showmanship of one on the day.
3rd Mazurkeewicz Tysake She’s all That
PB 3, 2
1st Maules Daltricia Ariadne - B&W bitch. A touch larger than I’d like but is well balanced and does have a lot to like about her. Feminine, typical expression. Correct nose placement, large dark eyes. Correct bite, nice wide mouth. Moving well.
JB 8, 2
1st Gilkes Zeeva Hot Attraction - Commands attention on entering the ring. Although she doesn’t need to grow further this bitch is full of type and quality. Broad head, sweet, typical expression. Large, expressive eyes. Well balanced throughout. Well muscled and shown in super hard condition. Well laid shoulders with level topline. Deep broad chest, short loin. Super front and rear and moved around the ring with ease and style. Shown in immaculate condition. Has a super tail set and carriage and is handled to full advantage. Delighted to award her BB & BIS.
2nd Somers Zeeva Shadow Dancer with Meilijo - Not surprised to find out this was the litter sister to 1. Super expression, correct width of mouth, good nose placement and stop. Dark eye, very expressive. Good front and well angulated rear. Coat of correct texture and well presented. Could easily change places with 1 on another day. Just lacked the overall showmanship of one but did enough to get RBB.
3rd Cheshires Lyndatzu Charisma
NB 5, 3
1st Maules Daltricia Ariadne
2nd Cheshires Lyndatzu Charisma - G&W. Broad head, sweet expression. Large dark eye, well set apart. Correct stop. Strong neck, good lay of shoulder, level topline. Body well proportioned. At only 12mths coat needs to come on. Good tail set and carriage. Moving well.
PGB 7, 0
1st Gilkes Zeeva Hot Attraction
2nd Hutley Lydatzu Adorabelle - Lovely for size. Large dark eyes, correct nose placement, wide mouth. Sturdy body, well coupled. Level topline. In good coat of correct texture. Moving well. Unlucky to meet 1 today.
3rd Stevens Peekin Peek-A-Boo-Tu
LB 3, 1
1st Anderton Pekoe Star Attraction - Very feminine with broad head, dark eyes, well placed apart. Wide mouth with correct bite. Well balanced, deep chest, level topline. Shown in immaculate condition as always from this kennel. Moving well with a lot to like about her.
2nd Watts Snugglebum Snow Queen JW ShCM
OB 2, 0
1st Cheshires Superlion Chiante - G&W. Bitch of nice size, well balanced throughout. Soft expression. Dark eye. Good shoulders, level topline. A sound bitch, lovely in profile though moving a touch close behind. A very typy bitch who was seriously considered for top honours.
2nd Deans Chodeas Eastern Star - G&W. Another lovely expressive bitch with large dark eyes. Correct bite, good dentition. Sturdy body with good balance throughout. Moved well, just preferred the overall profile of 1.
Pet Trim 2, 1
1st Diffey’s Cabbala Gilt Edged at Marhilway ShCM
Judge – Zena Parton
Critique: Special Awards Classes
Thank you to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the three Special Awards classes at this ever popular Open Show in Stroud.
I was treated to some lovely quality dogs and bitches, many of whom have gained high awards at both Open and Championship Shows and could have shared first places today. It was so good to have 'hands on' at this level of competition and have the experience of being put to the test of making decisions in what I can only describe as having to split hairs to decide on my final places.
So thanks to all my entries for this opportunity.
Special Junior Dog or Bitch (13/7)
1st Mrs J Anderton's Pekoe One Direction, 13 month old gold and white dog who was top of the class for his good solid condition and polished performance. NIce head piece with good dentition in a wide jaw. Pigmentation good, giving that all important definition around the eyes and lips. Nicely balanced youngster both fore and aft with good bone throughout. Chest well let down and a good spring of rib, not overdone, allowing free movement typical opf a well constructed dog. Nice firm loin, level top line and enough curve to his tail. Covers the ground with ease.
2nd Miss J Sullivan's Viola-Hitas Almost an Angel at Jacquinta, 7 month gold and white bitch showing lots of promise. A beautiful head with such a feminine expression, one that hold your gaze. A pleasure to go over with good bone and well developed muscle. A well balanced youngster on the move showing a clean pad going away and reaching well through coming forward. Pushed hard for 1st.
Special Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (5/3)
1st Cloughlea I'm a Believer for Marhilway, 17 month old gold and white dog who is so full of type and shows excellent promise, a clear winner in this class. Good head properties, beautiful soft expression whilst still retaining a masculine look, largely due to excellent dentition in a firm wide jaw. Excellent bone throughout, well constructed fore and aft with lovely spring of rib and firm over the loin. Well balanced on the move showing plenty of driving action from the rear. Overall a lovely dog.
2nd Mr J Somers Shirmin's Ebony ar Meilijo, 3 year old little black bitch who showed her socks off. Of a smaller type, she has bodied up well since the last time I met and judged her and has gained more confidence doing a grand job with her young handler. She has a beautiful head and such an oriental expression, with huge dark eyes, another that you could gaze at all day. She is nicely balanced and covers the ground well.
Special Open Dog or Bitch (5/3)
1st Mrs P Maule's Jo-KIns Watch Me Fly Fly to Daltricia (Imp Nor), 17 month old black and white dog. This boy ticks so many boxes, he exudes bone, starting with a head to die for, strong skull (and back skull), so masculine yet with the soft expression desired in our breed. I loved his angulation both fore and rear allowing a free flowing economical movement. Well sprung rib and well let down but not so much as to throw out the elbows which can often be the case with an overdone rib. He was presented in hard condition, so firm over the loin. Will watch him with interest.
2nd Mrs JM Bradshaw and Mrs MJ Symonds Cremfern Sweet Talkin Guy JW, 2 year old gold and white dog who I have admired since he was a puppy. He didn't disappoint for quality and certainly commands attention, a very polished performer. I liked his head and expression. Like 1 he has good pigmentation giving definition around the eyes and mouth. He has good spring of rib, and well let down from a prominent sternum. Angulation good, allowing the free flow and balanced movement covering the ground with ease. Firm although shorter in coupling than the winner that just gave one the edge today on ratio.
A different type to the winner but so full of quality and style that he will always be there abouts in the rankings.
I was treated to some lovely quality dogs and bitches, many of whom have gained high awards at both Open and Championship Shows and could have shared first places today. It was so good to have 'hands on' at this level of competition and have the experience of being put to the test of making decisions in what I can only describe as having to split hairs to decide on my final places.
So thanks to all my entries for this opportunity.
Special Junior Dog or Bitch (13/7)
1st Mrs J Anderton's Pekoe One Direction, 13 month old gold and white dog who was top of the class for his good solid condition and polished performance. NIce head piece with good dentition in a wide jaw. Pigmentation good, giving that all important definition around the eyes and lips. Nicely balanced youngster both fore and aft with good bone throughout. Chest well let down and a good spring of rib, not overdone, allowing free movement typical opf a well constructed dog. Nice firm loin, level top line and enough curve to his tail. Covers the ground with ease.
2nd Miss J Sullivan's Viola-Hitas Almost an Angel at Jacquinta, 7 month gold and white bitch showing lots of promise. A beautiful head with such a feminine expression, one that hold your gaze. A pleasure to go over with good bone and well developed muscle. A well balanced youngster on the move showing a clean pad going away and reaching well through coming forward. Pushed hard for 1st.
Special Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (5/3)
1st Cloughlea I'm a Believer for Marhilway, 17 month old gold and white dog who is so full of type and shows excellent promise, a clear winner in this class. Good head properties, beautiful soft expression whilst still retaining a masculine look, largely due to excellent dentition in a firm wide jaw. Excellent bone throughout, well constructed fore and aft with lovely spring of rib and firm over the loin. Well balanced on the move showing plenty of driving action from the rear. Overall a lovely dog.
2nd Mr J Somers Shirmin's Ebony ar Meilijo, 3 year old little black bitch who showed her socks off. Of a smaller type, she has bodied up well since the last time I met and judged her and has gained more confidence doing a grand job with her young handler. She has a beautiful head and such an oriental expression, with huge dark eyes, another that you could gaze at all day. She is nicely balanced and covers the ground well.
Special Open Dog or Bitch (5/3)
1st Mrs P Maule's Jo-KIns Watch Me Fly Fly to Daltricia (Imp Nor), 17 month old black and white dog. This boy ticks so many boxes, he exudes bone, starting with a head to die for, strong skull (and back skull), so masculine yet with the soft expression desired in our breed. I loved his angulation both fore and rear allowing a free flowing economical movement. Well sprung rib and well let down but not so much as to throw out the elbows which can often be the case with an overdone rib. He was presented in hard condition, so firm over the loin. Will watch him with interest.
2nd Mrs JM Bradshaw and Mrs MJ Symonds Cremfern Sweet Talkin Guy JW, 2 year old gold and white dog who I have admired since he was a puppy. He didn't disappoint for quality and certainly commands attention, a very polished performer. I liked his head and expression. Like 1 he has good pigmentation giving definition around the eyes and mouth. He has good spring of rib, and well let down from a prominent sternum. Angulation good, allowing the free flow and balanced movement covering the ground with ease. Firm although shorter in coupling than the winner that just gave one the edge today on ratio.
A different type to the winner but so full of quality and style that he will always be there abouts in the rankings.