Shih Tzu
Club Championship Show
2005
Judge: Mrs P Maule
Dog CC & RBIS: Ir Ch
Virtulvilage Bobby Dazzler
Res Dog CC: Krisquest Top Gun
Bitch CC & BIS: Santosha Struttin' Her Stuff at Dolha
Res Bitch CC: Ded Dazzling by Zuthis
A most enjoyable day with a delightful and enjoyable breed. Presentation has moved on from my early days in the breed (1970s) and not altogether for the better. I did look beyond the over zealous use of the scissors, but the excessive use of lacquer and highly scented coat preparations were more difficult to ignore as these do change the coat texture. Dentition in the younger stock was excellent, with wide jaws and strong teeth. Eye colour and shape much improved from the last time I judged, also tailset and carriage. Spring of rib was more difficult to find. Long, narrow ribcages coupled with finer bone and slightly higher on the leg giving an untypicat outline was the downside of the day, Judging is all about compromises and no exhibit possesses all the desired breed points so we can all strive to breed the perfect Shih Tzu’! I feel it is essential to reward the exhibits with the positive attributes that make the Shih Tzu unique. Arrogance, expressive eyes, an “in your face” attitude, sturdy bone, depth and width of ribs, powerful, yet effortless, driving movement with head held high and proud, very elusive attributes in the breed as it is today. Thank you for accepting my placings with good grace. As exhibitors you paid for my opinion and like it or not that is exactly what you got, my interpretation of the Breed Standard — no one elses’! I care very deeply for the Shih Tzu and my critique reflects my concerns for its future.
Minor Puppy Dog
*class view*
1 Chanikos See The Dream
6 months Red
Gold / White. Full of enthusiasm & energy, danced his way through
the day but showed enough sound, controlled movement to head a class cf
promising babies. The most beautiful expressive head, ample bone & teapot
tail. Put down in sparkling condition.
2 Symaraju Mr Bojangles
Very glamorous
6 months G/W, dark eye. good width of jaw, balanced outline, sturdy bone,
ex. tail carriage, moved with drive. Not so outgoing as 1st.
3 Prengast Preseu Essence
4 Mifcah's Catch Me If You Can
5 Rossvale True Destiny
Puppy Dog
1 Casamays Cloony at Kayasin
smart 10 months
B/W. Ex. eye & nose placement, wide muzzle. Proudly carried head. Lovely
forward reach & rear drive.
2 Tameron Mr Kenzo Eyecatching 10 months G/W in full puppy coat. Ex. head
properties.
Preferred
the overall balance of 1st
3 Hyogi Enter Sandman
4 Bonnie Bruno of Sebastopol
Junior Dog
1 Krisquest Top Gun
A glamorous
young man who cannot be ignored as he personifies what makes the Shih Tzu
unique:- arrogance, intelligence and “in your face” attitude, he flowed into the
ring with so much confidence and immediately held my eye & followed me
throughout the class. For perfection I would prefer stronger head features and
only maturity will give him firmness of body. The quality of males in
particular, has seriously declined over the last 10-15 years and a free standing
arrogant male is a joy to find.
2 Passionelle Way Out West
13 months B/W.
Really liked this young man, has an eyecatching coat pattern of ex. texture.
Stronger head features than 1st. Loved his outline, moves with power and drive
but lacked the arrogant head carriage on the move, hence his 2nd placing
3 Huxlor Ride Him Cowboy at Symaraju
4 Pekoe Sharp Shooter
5 Harropine Bono of Wiseowls
Maiden Dog
1 Chanikos See The Dream
2 Casamays Cloony at Kayasin
3 Prengast Preseu Essence
4 Zuthis Guns 'n' Roses
Novice Dog
1 Huxlor Ride Him Cowboy at Symaraju
15 months
Brindle / white who was 3rd in Jun. Lovely head, superb jaw, nicely
balanced.
2 Tameron Mr Kenzo
Graduate Dog
1 Keytor Abracadabra
. 2 years
heavily marked B/W. Lovely head properties. Ex. front & tail set.
2 Harropine Bono of Wiseowls
12 months Black
mask gold. VHC in Junior. Lovely eye & skull shape. Looked a picture
standing. Preferred his overall balance to 1st but not so good on the move
3 Lykath's Strider
4 Jaquinta Arf A Chance
Post Graduate
Dog
Poorest class of the day, lacking depth of quality
1 Sampa Pemba Loo-Ming at Tickletums
Very mature,
typey, Black mask gold, shown in ex. muscle & body condition. Gorgeous
head, lovely coat. Moves with enthusiasm, a little close behind
2 Harropine Maybe This Time for
Chaucer
Black mask gold.
Good tailset and well balanced. Preferred head type of 1st. Wish he would up the
gears when moving
3 Debeaux Wellington's Pride
4 Debshore Boss In Motion for Toluka
5 Mungun Star at Katouk
Special
Beginners dog
1 Graigllan Loud And Clear
G/W. Lovely head
properties with a “wicked eye”. Full of energy, moves with a huge dose of
enthusiasml Cost of ex. texture coming through. Slightly long cast and his tail
has yet to settle.
2 Harropine Maybe This Time for
Chaucer
3 Rochelynne Gyles
4 Krisquest Kookie Monster at Katouk
5 Bonnie Bruno of Sebastopol
Minor Limit Dog
1 Mirazian Artist Impression
Silvery gold
& white. Very imposing mature dog, shown in hard muscular condition and full
coat. Very difficult to ignore as he always looks “just right”. Ex. width
between lovely “warm” eyes, good muzzle, Sturdy bone, ex. topline, moves with
style & purpose.
2 Chelhama Top Of The Bill
B/W. Coming back
into quality coat. Lovely head type. Liked his size and overall balance.
Although sound I would prefer a tad more enthusiasm on the move.
3 Rygar Time And Thyme Again
4 Santosha Casanova to Hajenza
5 Jaquinta If By Chance
Limit Dog
1 Debeaux Washington
Black with a
dash of white. Needs to be looked at close up to appreciate his head qualities.
An honest sound dog with a happy temperament. Sinks a little into his shoulders
when standing but moves with style and proud head carriage.
2 Bakalo Shayna Punim at Shanitau
G/W in hard
condition. Ex. topline and overall balance. Moves with style. Loses out a little
in expression.
3 Mirazian Symbol Of Freedom
4 Sonoltay Thumbs Up
5 Harropine Gunther
Open Dog
*class view*
1 Ir Ch
Virtulvilage Bobby Dazzler
Fully matured
g/w shown in hard condition and beautifully prepared coat of ex. texture. Ex,
spring of rib, level topline, teapot tail. Moved at a steady pace to show off
his free flowing, effortless movement. Good width of skull & muzzle with ex.
bite. Preferred the more arrogant attitude and head carriage on the move of )unior
dog but overall I felt Bobby dazzler was the Best male and most “complete
package” on the day. C.C & RBIS.
2 Ch Hashanah Lock Stock N barrel
Red gold &
white. The most beautiful head & expression. His eyes say so much, so
expressive. Very arrogant and impossible to ignore. Beautifully turned out,
quality coat texture. Preferred movement of 1st.
3 Delwins Student Prince
4 Ch Jenkapa Some Like It Hot
5 Ch Debeaux Ruff Love
Minor Puppy Bitch
1 Zuthis Elektrik Shock
7 months Solid
black. Full of attitude with the most wicked expression. There is something so
extra special about solids, they really do live up to the “active & alert’ part
of the Standard and are extremely difficult to overlook. Just right for her age,
well balanced, ex. rib cage & teapot tail. Moves with purpose and determination.
2 Rossvale Miss Scarlett
7 months G/W.
Very “girlie”, pretty head & expression, makes a stunning impression. Well
balanced, complimentary head & tail carriage. Put down in immaculate puppy coat.
A very composed baby who moves well. Pushed hard for 1st place, just preferred
the more animated style of 1st.
3 Sonoltay No More The Fool
4 Casrose Miss Ellie May
5 Fleurdelis at Saraten
Puppy Bitch
1 Ded Dazzling by Zuthis
8 months solid
gold. More mature than her kennel mate, very expressive head. Good depth of
ribs, sturdy bone, balanced outline, coat of correct texture. Head held high &
proud. Loved her attitude and the more she moved the more I was drawn to her.
She always looked just right and although very young the finai assessment for
the RES CC. I felt she had a wonderful "freshness" about her and was "asking"
for the award whilst the more mature exhibits were being a little demure.
2 Kanba Busy Bee
11 months B/W.
Impressive puppy with a
beautiful head, warm, expressive eyes, teapot tail. I liked her overall shape
1st was a little freeer in movement
3 Marhilway Just One Look
Junior Bitch
1 Bellwaycharm Heavenly Trio 16 months paler G/W. Liked her overall balance,
very expressive head, ex. width between eyes, wide muzzle. Moved with style and
attitude.
2 Jenkapa Harlequin Lady 17 months B/W. Very pretty, ex. pigment, kept topline
on the move. Bit silly with tail carriage at times, a bit in between stages at
the moment but her adult coat is coming through nicely. A little longer cast
than 1st.
3 Krisquest Trigger Emotion
4 Hodsolls Patience For A Lady
5 Harropine Secret Star
Maiden Bitch
1 Ded Dazzling by Zuthis
2 Rossvale Miss Scarlett
3 Jaquinta Just For Fun
4 Marhilway Just One Look
Novice Bitch
1 Kanba Busy Bee
Graduate Bitch
1 Keytor Careless Whisper
B/W. A very
pretty bitch that I liked very much. Complimentary head & tail carriage, moves
with such style. Very much in mind for the CC & RES. A touch light in condition
edged her out of contention. A lovely bitch that oozes breed type.
2 Harropine Secret Star
VHC in Jun.
Solid gold. Sturdy well proportioned bitch who moved with attitude & style
3 Chelhama Midnight Lace
4 Cabbla Raring To Go with Incola
Post Graduate
Bitch
1 Santosha Struttin' Her Stuff at Dolha
2 years G/W. I
though this bitch just lovely and she was like a breath of “fresh air” even
though she took me back 20 years. So full of life and attitude, an absolute
pleasure to watch her sail around the ring with effortless movement & so much
style. She was just what I had been hoping for all day! Good spring of rib,
sturdy bone, teapot tail and the most beautiful, expressive head. Ex. pigment,
lovely expressive eyes. The more she moved the better she looked. Her enthusiasm
and lively attitude took her all the way to B/S.
2 Cabbala Gilt Edged at Marhilway
. A very pretty
G/W with arrogant attitude & very much full of her own importance. Well put
together & moves with good forward reach & rear drive. Very in between coats.
3 Harropine Dye Another Day at Middletune
4 Debeaux Passion
5 Senobles Madam Butterfly
Special
Beginners Bitch
1 Santosha Violet from Marionswood
2 years G/W.
Very feminine, ex. overall balance, well held tail. A young lady with attitude
2 Bellwaycharm Heavenly Trio
3 Harropine Secret Star
Minor Limit Bitch
1 Chanikos Truly Charming at Kengai
G/W in full
coat. Lovely head, good width of skull & between the eyes. Pleasing overall
bitch who stepped out well.
Limit Bitch
1 Rossvale She's Bewitching
G/W. Has matured
into a lovely bitch who was beautifully put down. Lovely head with a “melting”
expression. Ex. bone, ribcage & substance. A really nice bitch who looks just
right from all angles. Moved with purpose to win this.class. Another strong
contender for the top awards but just gave up a little in the final movement.
2 Cabbala Needs No Frills at Harrimma
Brindle
I
white. A top
quality bitch who put her heart & soul into her movement. Liked her overall
balance & tail carriage. Uses her neck to advantage. Very expressive head
qualities. Not quite the overall finished picture of 1st.
Open Bitch
1 Ch Chanikos Justa Dream
A quality bitch
who presents a lovely outline. Very pretty, moves with grace & style. Ex.
balance of head & tail carriage. A little finer all round than my main winners
but well deserving of her title.
2 Debeaux Cause I Can
B/W. Balanced
outline standing, but lacks neck on the move. Good head properties. Lacks
finish.
3 Ch Mifcah's Move Over Dad
Veteran Bitch
1 Ch Wynele Sing Linnet Sing
At 101/2
years this G/W looked just as gorgeous as she did when she won her title. Shown
in ex. condition and full coat. Very feminine and all quality. Moved with such
style and arrogance in this class. Just slowed up a little in the challenge
which edged her out of the top awards. Just lovely.