I would like to thank LKA for th

I would like to thank LKA for the invitation to Judge and the exhibitors for a good entry, at least the weather was kinder to them than it was the last time I judge here (do we remember the snow?) Having not judged the breed for some time due to illness I was surprised at the variation in size and type of the exhibits. There was such a range in size in some classes you thought you were judging Any Variety Shih Tzu. The standard is quite clear on the requirements and if followed rather than taking the fashionable route exhibits overall will improve. We should breed to the standard not try and adapt it to our breeding. There were plenty of quality exhibits who no doubt will have their day. Presentation and sportsmanship was excellent.

MPD (8) 1. Bown’s Gladmin Kausin Kaos at Bishbow b/w very stylish when moved which was no problem to him. Good head, dark eye, nice mouth, was a real cocky little guy. 2 Culverhouse’s Lykath s Legolas b/w youngster of solid proportions, moved well, good dentition and well coated for age. Looks promising for the future. 3 Naulls and Barker’ s Wynele Realization.

PD (8) 1 Ashman’s Wonder of You g/w with black mask, pleasing expression, dark eye, level topline, moved out well holding balance, good presentation .BP 2 Medlow’s Inishfendra Liquorice Lew solid black nice head with dark eye, good body for age, moved well. Well presented. 3 Franks and Deavin’s Hashanah Time Well Spent.

JD (19) 1 Young and Paradise’s Sonoltay Tuff Stuff. b/w excellent head and expression, good dentition, level topline and high tail carriage, moved with drive holding his balance, beautifully presented, a worthy winner. 2 Maule’ s Marpalyn Dutch Gold g/w pleasing expression, dark eye, lleasing expression, moved with drive, beautifully presented, pushed 1 hard. 3 Goodwin’s Chelhama Secret Affair.

PGD (7) 1 Frank s Hashanah Lock Stock n Barrel g/w good size head with dark eye, broad muzzle, well bodied, level topline, well plumed tail, good angulation very typical , beautiful presentation. 2 Rutter’s Ethelsmead Dirty Harry b/w nice head, good nose placement, dark eye, good dentition, level topline, moved well. 3 Richardson’s Rabble Rouser at Jularra.

LD (16) 1 Richardson s Bellakerne Barnaby-Do b/w quality exhibit with typical expression., broad jaw, good dentition, correct length of neck to carry head proudly, level topline, plumed tail, moved well. 2 Quick s Minfaa Rhinestone Cowboy young g/w dog with good strong body and substance, lovely open expression, level topline, good angulation moved well, good presentation. 3 Wilsher’s Balise Mr Darcy.

OD (13) 1 Howard’s Ch. Tameron Mr. XS, lovely g/w dog with pleasing expression, good mouth and nose placement, dark eye, correct reach of neck, well bodied, level topline held on the move, tail carried to complement the total picture, really put his best foot forward on the day which was carried through into the group ring. CC. BOB. G2 2 Maule’s Ch. Daltricia Menelaus JW a very snooty g/w dog carried his head proudly, good head proportions, level topline and teapot handle fail, moved effortlessly, beautiful presentation just preferred 1 Res.CC. 3 Goodwin’s Chelhama Aquarius.

MPB (24) 1 Hitt’s Cedarhythe classic Design. What a lovely class to judge not enough placings, b/w very feminine head and expression, dark eye, good pigmentation, lovely balance, nice tail carriage, moved soundly. 2 Goodwin’s Cabbala Ready Steady Glow br/w very stylish with overall balance, plumed tail, good angulation very typical, level topline, moved well. 3 Mollard’s Cedarhythe A Stroke of Luck.

PB (16) 1 Howard s Tameron Miss Jazz g/w nice head, good dentition, level topline well plumed tail, correct angulation giving lovely balance, moved soundly. 2 Hatten s Thaisu Damask Rose g/w very sweet feminine expression, good body, level topline and well plumed tail, moved and showed well. 3 Bridge’s Sampa Kala-Malan.

JB (17) 1 Goodwin’s Kucheng Klassic Capers at Cabbala gbr/w lovely proportions, level back with well carried tail, very feminine expression with head carried proudly, beautiful presentation completed the picture, moved soundly. 2 Leon’s Superlion Identity Crisis g/w nice head and expression, dark eye, good body, level topline, moved well. 3 Merrett’s Venustus Look Whats Cooking.

PGB (15) 1 Bridge’s Sampa Yen-Fun-Tan g/w lovely feminine expression, head carried proudly with good reach of neck, level back with good tail carriage, moved out although a little wilful did not detract from overall balance. 2 Malcolm s Balise Geisha Girl g/w very sweet expression with dark eye, good mouth, nice overall shape which was held on the move, well presented, she did everything that was required of her on the day. 3 Gregory s Marpalyn Chanelle.

LB (18) 1 Harbison’s Berylendan s Madam Butterfly gbr/w a very traditional type with a lovely head, dark eye, good dentition, correct reach of neck, level back, well plumed tail which completed the picture. Moved round the ring just asking for recognition, was delighted to award her the CC. 2 Merrett’s Venustrus Bette Davis Eyes g/w good head and expression, nice size and shape moved out well, just unfortunate to come up against 1 on the day. 3 Carter and Leigh’s Sonoltay Talk About Mollie of Gladmin.

OB (9) 1 Townsin’s Redhall With One Look g/w nice broad feminine head, pleasing expression, dark eye, good dentition, well bodied, good angulation, moved soundly, excellent coat well presented Res.CC 2 Frank’s Ch. Hashanah Flash Point g/w nice dark eye, good dentition, good reach of neck, level back well bodied, moved round the ring with drive, beautifully presented, just preferred the head and expression of 1. 3 Becquet’s Ch. Santosha Rainbow High.

James Grugan