It was a full group of the highest quality, a great credit to the breed judges. I pulled out nine for further consideration. These were the Akita, French Bulldog, Japanese Spitz, Japanese Shiba Inu, Miniature Schnauzer, Miniature Poodle, Shih Tzu, and Tibetan Terrier.
Group 2 Mrs J Franks’ Shih Tzu Ch. Hashanah Flash Point. A lovely feminine bitch with a pretty chrysanthemum like face. Long dense coat groomed to perfection, excellent tail set. Flowed round the ring with a very strong rear action, showing full pads.
Martin Freeman

I found the overall quality of the bitches better than the dogs. I noticed however that a number of exhibits lacked a good teapot tail, flatter tails appear to be creeping into the breed, something that should be watched.

VD. (2).
1. Murrell’s, Kriequest Clean Sweep. Gray and white dog. A lot to like about him. Good reach of neck, level topline. Good tailset. Moved and showed well.
2. Carrs’, Santosha Red Alert. G/w dog presented in beautiful coat. Nice head and expression. Unfortunately carrying too much weight which affected his movement.

MPD. (6).
1. Cooke’s, Thaisu Amigo. Just 8 months old who moved around the ring at one with his handler. Good mouth with nice broad head. Well bodied.
2. Gwilliam Jardhu Tung-Tzae. Quality baby who should do well when he settles. At present he is full of himself but couldn’t be denied his placing because of his overall quality.
3. O’Donnell’s, Chiaru I’m a Celebrity.
Res: Doyle's Mylurose Top Gun
VHC: Grugan's Jardhu Choo Lang
 

PD. (6),2.
1. Percival Permac No White Collar. This solid black won his class on his overall quality. He is so well balanced. Super outline. Good broad head with dark eye. When he gets his act together he should do a lot of winning.
2. Symonds Symaraju Lord of the Dance. Another nice youngster but full of himself. Well presented. Should settle with practise.
3. Ace’s, Bar of Gold with Matsionic.
Res: Bush's My Lucky Charm
 

JD. (3).
1. Matthews Virtualvillage Bobby Dazzler. A youngster that I know very well having seen him a number of times. Good head pattern with correct mouth. So soundly constructed. Good level topline. Kept in immaculate coat and condition. Very well groomed, every hair in place. Moved freely and soundly however I feel his handler could just slow down very slightly.
2. Lee’s, Pekos Son of a Gun. A nice youngster with good broad head and expression. Moved well. Level topline. Coat at the rather in-between stage at present.
3. McWilliam’s, Santosha Red Raider at Shirshaun.

SYD. (6).
1. Cooke’s, Thaisu Strictly Sinatra. Super young dog who I think moust go to the top. He has the most beautiful expression. Well set nose, good mouth. Superb conformation. Presentation as always from this kennel was first class. Moved at one with his handler. RCC. 2. Maule's, Marpalyn Dutch Gold. Another quality dog shown and handled to perfection. Well groomed coat. Nice head and eye with correct nose set. Well bodied. Just felt first moved a little freer.
3. Stevens’, Peekin Jimmy Choo-Tu.
Res: Cook's Mungun Star
VHC: Parton & Baldwin's Dolha's Delius at Kadaz
 

PGD. (9,1).
1. Pidgen and William’s, Essvana the Lion KIng. A poor class overall. This exhibit however stood out in the class. Expertly shown by his young handler who really brought out the best in him. Very glamorous dog with a most appealing expression. Good front, well laid shoulders. Good rear quarters. Moved well.
2. Robert’s, Lyndew Little Gentleman. Very well presented dog with super broad masculine head. Nice eye and well tilted nose giving desired expression. Nice dog but topline rises slightly.
3. Morris’s, Sazkey Running Scared JW.
Res: Monk'sMylurose Touchin Wood For Morhenjo
VHC: Cook's Mungun Star
 

LD. (8).
1. Forbes’s, Harropine Trail Blazer to Ekland. Presented in full coat which was groomed to perfection. Correct lay of shoulder. Good head properties with excellent nose set. Good level topline with excellent tailset. Moved and showed to perfection.
2. Stevens’, Peekin Bartimeus-Tu. Most glamorous dog. Very eye catching. Presentation first class. Nice size. Excellent balance. Well muscled hindquarters. A quality dog. Just didn’t move as freely in front as first.
3. Stirzaker’s, Harropine Davonian at Mylurose.
Res: Roberts' Lyndew Little Gentleman
VHC: Morris's Santosha Golden Sunrise Over Sazkey
 

OD. (7,1).
1. Lee's Pekoe The Amber Nectar. This dog is so well constructed. Broad head with dark eye giving nice expression. Correct spring of rib. Perfect topline. Well laid shoulders. Excellent rear quarters. Well handled. Was pleased to award him his third CC.
2. Frank’s, Ch. Hashanah Hot Shot. R/w very glamorous dog with everything in the right place. Most wonderful head and expression. Expertly shown. To be a little bit critical I would like him a shade bigger overall for a male.
3. Forbes’, Ekland Twice Knightly.
Res: Maule's Ch Ir Ch Daltricia Menelaus JW
VHC: Grugan's Ch Jardhu Tobii Tobias

VB. (3).
1. Stevens’, Ch. Peekin Sophie-Tu. An old favourite of mine that I awarded a CC to some time ago. Her owner has kept her in the most beautiful coat and condition. A quality bitch who still enjoys showing, was delighted to see her again and I couldn’t pass her for BV. Hope she continues to be shown. Thanks for her owners for showing her under me again.
2. Anderton’s, Pekoe Polly Put the Kettle On. A lovely bitch with a super tail set and super reach of neck. Level topline. I liked her outline. Wasn’t Terribly settled on the day, perhaps a little ring rusty.
3. Malcolm’s, Ch. Grandavon Georgie Girl of Balise.

MPB. (8).
1 Grugan’s, Jardhu Mandarin’s Dream. This little baby is such a sweetie, I just has to give her this class. She has such a cute little expression which just says look at me. She was presented to perfection. Showed well for a baby. If she retains her early quality she should do very well. Full of potential. Good luck with her.
 2. Edmonds’, Bhandari I Shot the Sheriff. Solid black. Very sound to go over with good reach of neck. Well laid shoulder. Well groomed. Moved well.
3. Howard’s, Tameron Kanba Miss Dainty Lady.
Res: Malcolm's Balise Sweet and Lovely
VHC:Morris' Sazkey Dream Baby
 

PB. (10,1).
1. Brown’s, Rossvale Winter Melody. This little bitch is very much ‘my type’. She has the most wondrful soft expression which captivated me. Good reach of neck. Level topline. Good rear quarters. Showed and moved well for her handler. She should go to higher things with maturity. I had no hesiation in giving her BP.
2. Howard’s, Tameron Miss Intuition. Another quality puppy from this well known kennel. Nicely balanced youngster. Should do a lot of winning. Unlucky to meet first on the day.
3. Symond’s, Symaraju Shining Star.
Res:Paczkowski's Lauramist Cindy Lou
VHC: Malcolm's Balise Sweet and Lovely
 

JB. (7).
1. Bushell’s, Superlion Redoute at Caserose. A rear glamour girl who when mature must gain her title. She is of the most beautiful colour. Classic Shih Tzu head with a lovely expression. Good topline with correctly set tail. She is the ideal size for a bitch. Moves freely. Her day must come. Presentation first class.
2. Stirzaker and Metcalfes’, Metadale Cerruti. Nice bitch with good overall conformation. Excellent head giving desired expression. Played her handler up on the move.
3. Lees’, Jenade the Next Generation.
Res: Roberts' Debshore's Bedazzled
VHC: Bell & Turrell Harropine I'm In Heaven at Bellwaycharm
 

SYB. (8,1).
1. Cooke’s, Thaiau Cosmic Girl. Another quality exhibit from this kennel. Good broad head with a nice eye and well set nose. Level topline held on the move.
2. Jones’s, Shanjo Hart Breaker for Fairlou. B/w white. Well presented nice little bitch but needs to settle.
3. Brown’s, Rossvale She’s Bewitching.
Res: Lee's Jenade The Next Generation
VHC: Hatten's Thaisu Damask Rose
 

PGB. (3).
1. Brown’s, Rossvale Destiny’s Child. Most pleasing head and expression. Well constructed little bitch who moves out freely. Excellent teapot tail. Good body shape. Superb overall balance.
2. Edmonds’, Cedarhythe Tabacco Jazz. This exhibit has a narrower type head and longer neck. Nicely presented in good coat. Not the overall balance I was looking for.
3. McWilliam’s, Superlion Anniversary at Shirehaun.

LB. (13,5).
1. Forbes’s, Debeaux Last Laugh to Ekland. Pale g/w. Superb presentation. Very feminine bitch with good dark eye, Well set nose giving haughty expression. Good body with level topline. Moved around the ring with purpose. Most excellent showgirl. Just commands attention. Her day must come. RCC.
2. Franks’, Hashanah Red or Dead. Another top quality bitch from this well known kennel. So sound in all departments. Not quite in the coat of first. 3. William’s, Paliden Calypso.
Res: Murrell's Krisquest Peaches and Cream
VHC: Percival's Kareth Katalina at Permac