Temperaments gave me a great deal of concern. What has happened to the ‘friendly and independent’ requirement of the Breed Standard? Instead of classes full of self possessed, confident, arrogant, outgoing exhibits far too many really didn’t want to be at the show. Stiff tense bodies under my hands, wary expressions and lacking enthusiasm on the move. One adult bitch snapped at my hand. All dogs whether show or companions live with people and should have friendly, reliable temperaments. Presentation and coat do not compensate for faulty construction or ‘tippy toe’ movement but with just two minutes per exhibitor allowed for assessment time spent channelling the breeds natural ‘show off’ attitude to make themselves stand out in a crowd is an obvious advantage particularly in the higher classes where several dogs are competing for top honours. I fail to understand why so many dogs are not groomed underneath, clumps of matted coat are neither pleasant to feel or comfortable for the dog. Pleased to see youngsters being given the opportunity to handle exhibits with potential giving them, I hope, encouragement to stay in the breed.

PD (18)
1 Culverhouses Lykath’s Legolas. 11 and a half months Black/White. Needs to be handled to be fully appreciated, at first glance appears unbalanced but is actually very well put together. Super head qualities, very dark eyes, excellent dentition comes together on the move, full of energy, covers the ground with ease. A different style of presentation would, I feel, enhance his qualities.
2 Stobb’s Sonomas Show Must Go On. 8 months Gold/White Very smart immediately catches the eye with his beautifully presented coat of good quality texture and his eyes with the desired warm, gentle expression draw you to him, handled to advantage making the most of his plus points.
3 Thatcher’s Bakalo Abracadabra.
Res Pekoe Son Of A Gun
VHC Tameron Mr Envy

JD (8)
1 Young and Paradise’s Sonoltay Tuff Stuff. JW. 17 months Black/White Smaller type who stood away in his class. Adult coat coming through nicely and he now looks very grown up. Excels in balance, very arrogant expressive head which is proudly held. Moved with the best front extension and really drove of his hocks. Handled to look his best at all times.
2 Grugan’s Grandavon Extra Special with Jardhu. 15 Month old Gold/White. More my personal preference for size and head type. Looked to be my winner standing, loveliest of heads, strongly boned, balanced outline. Did not enjoy showing inside and just would not give of his best on the move.
3 Steven’s Peekin Charlie Chang Tu.
Res Essvana The Lion King
VHV Hiona Fly Me To The Moon

SpYD (3)
1 Burn’s Jenkapa Some Like It Hot. G/B/W Medium size. Proudly held head of good type. Kept a level topline, scores in outline particularly when moving in profile, would like a stronger rear action. Adult coat coming through just needs a little more for the finished picture.
2 Farnsworth’s Tsantha Moulin Rouge. Gold/White Larger type, scores in head properties and overall balance. Another not enjoying the indoor conditions and did not give of his best.
3 Garry’s Rygar Galileo.

PGD (10)
1 Williams’ Samp[a Pemba Loo-Ming at Tickletums. Solid Gold. Showed the rest of his class how a Shih Tzu should really move. He really was on a mission with somewhere to go! Excellent head with wide jaw, that extra special look that the solids tend to have, so full of alertness and mischief. Harsh textured coat a bit unruly so tends to detract from his qualities very abley handled by a young lady.
2 McIntyre’s Bakalo Shayna Punim at Shanitau. Gold/White. So much to like about this lad, lots of plus points. Presents a balanced outline, lovely head, well set tail, put down in superb condition. Would like to see a little more effort when moving .
3 Monk’s Mylurose Touching Wood for Morhenjo.
Res Marhilway Caesar at Jularra
VHC Ethelsmead Dirty Harry

LD (12)
1 and Res CC Forbe’s Harropine Trail Blazer to Ekland. Brindle/White My best dog puppy the last time I judged . He has now matured into a quality male. Shown in full coat superbly presented. Moves so well with good front extension and strong rear action. Arrogant, proudly held head, balanced outline. Good width between the eyes , wide muzzle.
2 Carter and Leigh’s Gladminhottentot Hoo-Ha. Gold/White Happy chap in good coat. Quality head, well sprung ribs. Presents a good overall balanced picture.
3 Steven’s Ready Teddy-Tu.
Res Caserose Mr Toby Jug
VHC Tameron Mr Allure to Kareth

OD (5)
1 and CC Grugan’s Jardhu Tobii-Tobias. Gold/White. Quality all male with a beautiful head and the most gorgeous eyes. Head carriage and tail complement each other. At 4 years looking in the peak of condition with firm toned muscles, level top line, profuse coat excellently presented. A pleasure to judge. Moved well here and in the challenge but later had to give way to a beautiful bitch in full sail!
2 Goodwin’s Chelhama Aquarius . Gold /White. Another quality 4 year old male with well toned body, lovely coat, well put down. Preferred expression of the first.
3 Medlow’s Inishfendra Gonna Be Wild.

PB (23)
1 Res CC Russell and Evan’s Matsuba Scandalizer. Gold/White 9 months Exquisite, all feminine, alert to my every move. So well balanced just flowed round the ring. Has that extra indefinable quality that takes your breath away. Very young for top honours but I judge on the day and, for me, she had so many plus points and a freshness and confidence that belied her age.
2 Bushell’s Superlion Redoute at Caserose. Red/Gold/Brindle 10 Months. Lovely head, very pretty. Balanced outline excellent tail, moved with style, showed herself to advantage.
3 Goodwin’s Cabbala Ready Steady Glow.
Res Mifcah's Move Over Dad
VHC Hashanah Jus My Imagination

JB (11)
1 Brown’s Rossvale She’s Bewitching. Gold/White . Sturdy, well boned, not wearing her best clothes but coat at this stage of development is a bonus not a ‘must have’. Very pretty with expressive eyes. Covered the ground with ease keeping a balanced outline at all times.
2 Gregory’s Marpalyn Chanelle. Gold/White . Smaller type, presents a very appealing picture, ultra feminine in full coat of quality texture. Would like to see a little more animation on the move.
3 Hornbuckle’s Debshores French Kiss at Tolkula.
Res Harropine Minfaa Chantilly Lace
VHC Superlion Identity Crisis

SpYB (8)
1 Goodwin’s Kucheng Klassic Capers at Cabbala. Grey/White. In full coat, beautifully put down in gleaming condition. Personifies arrogance with her proudly held head demanding attention. A pleasure to watch as she flows around the ring, her correctly constructed body giving the desired forward reach and rear drive. A strong contender for top honours.
2 Dolphin’s Dolpha’s Deja Vue. Gold/White. Soundly put together, well boned, sturdy, moved with enthusiasm. Expressive head. In between coat but what she has is of a harsh texture.
3 Jones Shanjo Heartbreaker at Fairlou. Gold/White.
Res Paliden Rhapsody In Red for Morhenjo
VHC Rochelynne Hazel

PGB (12)
1 Farnworth’s Tsanta Lucky in Love. Black/White. Difficult bitch to appreciate from across the ring, her solid black head needs to be studied up close for full impact. Large, really dark, eyes draw you in and makes her impossible to ignore. Looked lovely with her neck nicely arched complementing her tail carriage. In the ‘nit picking’ challenge just lost out a little on the move.
2 Garry’s Welitz Another Party at Rygar. Gold/White. Different type to 1 being higher on the leg. Head broad and round wide between the eyes. Intelligent expression, nice outline. Moves with drive.
3 Burn’s Jenkapa Too Hot to Touch.
Res Anyang Chinese Whisper
VHC Ethelsmead Wenarry Met Dazy

LB (12)
1st, CC and BOB Forbes Debeaux Last Laugh Ekland. Pale Gold/White. My ultimate star of the day. Exquisite pretty bitch at the top of her form. Arrogant and alert yet soft and feminine. My eye was drawn to her each time I glanced round the ring. Her perfect balance of head and tail carriage, level top line and ultra femininity tipped the balance in her favour when it came to the bitch challenge. A delight to watch as she flowed round the ring at just the right speed. Expertly handled to make the most of herself.
2 Merrett’s Venustus Bette Davis Eyes. Brindle/White . So much to like, well balanced, put down in good coat. Looked particularly good on the move as her construction allows freedom of movement. Preferred expression of first.
3 Carter and Leighs Sonoltay Talk About Mollie of Gladmin.
Res Harropine American Beauty at Metadale

OB (5,)
1 Russell and Evan’s Y’m Too Sexy from Audreys Paradis (Imp) Black/White. Stunning outline, muscular, matured body in hard condition. Powerful mover covers the ground with ease. Ample neck, arrogant and proud. Excellent tail carriage. Another strong contender in the bitch challenge.
2 Anderton’s Ch. Pekoe Pick Me Up. JW Gold/Brindle/White. Lovely outline, holds herself with pride. Wide skull, good tail carriage, moves really well. Beautifully presented in full coat.
3 Dolphin’s Santosha Putting on the Chic for Dolha.
Res Minfaa Dancing Queen
VHC Delmarvey's Beauty Queen