Richmond 2005
Judge: Mrs Jan Meyer (Janjon)

Dog CC : HENRY Cedarhythe Licence To Tease Morhenjo JW Sh.CM
Res Dog CC : GILKES Ch Hashanah Lock Stock 'n' Barrel
Bitch CC & BOB: RUSSELL & EVANS Ch Matsuba Scandalizer
Res Bitch CC & BP: HOWARD Kanba Busy Bee
 

Firstly, I wish to thank the officers & committee of Richmond Championship Dog Show for affording
me the opportunity to judge Shih Tzus at their recent show & to thank my competent stewards for
their support. Thank you too to the many exhibitors who travelled from far & wide for my opinion &
for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed my day & was
happy with my placings, but I believe that every dog has its day & on other occasions I've no doubt
that the placings will change! Overall it was my privilege to handle some wonderful exhibits who are
a credit to their owners & to the breed lines from which they come. However, over the years, my
concerns remain the same. Some of the girls in particular were, in my opinion, just too heavy & the
added pounds affected their movement; there were several exhibits who were sluggish on the move
& sadly lacked rear drive, clear pads & an arrogant carriage.
Once again, from my point of view, there is nothing more beautiful than a Shih Tzu in "full sail' & my
eventual winners, to my delight, truly displayed this - well-balanced impressive Shih Tzus with that
little extra something special. Although the presentation, as always, was excellent, I noted a huge
increase in v 'obvious' trimming, personally this doesn't appeal, some discreet 'tidying' yes, but
there were many who appeared to have been 'chopped'! Mouths had improved greatly, particularly
in the younger stock but I was disappointed, on examination, by the white of eye in some exhibits
who in all others areas appeared from a distance quite superb. Finally, I did find myself searching for what I call the true Shih Tzu expression, beautifully warm large dark expressive eyes & I hope
that in future more attention will be given to this when breeding.

Class 467 MPD (7 Entries) Abs: 3
*class view*
1st: QUICK Minfaa Zorro (b/w) Striking youngster with great carriage & balanced outline, happy & playful on the move with plenty of time to settle. Lovely head with good mouth, short stop, dark eyes & cheeky expression.
2nd: FLACK Mifcahs Catch Me If U Can (g/w) Well-bodied confident
lad with masculine head, dark eyes & good mouth. Preferred tail carriage & overall balance of 1
3rd: BROWN Rossvale True Destiny
Res: HOWLAND Tanibet Follow That Star

Class 468 PD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: DUNKLEY Casamays Cloony at Kayasim (b/w) Another happy young lad with bags of personality who strode out well & maintained a lovely balanced outline. Well presented in beautiful condition. Wide muzzle, good stop, dark eye & correct dentition
2nd: HOWARD Tameron Mr Kenzo (g/w) Chunky young boy with a nice outline, good chest & reach of neck. Moved with strong rear
action & presented & handled to his best advantage
3rd: BICKERS Domela Top Knotch

Class 469 JD (7 Entries) Abs: 3
*class view*
1st:  HITT Socorro Feel Me Touch Me at Miracey 1, 2 & 3 will surely change places at a future date (b/w) Mature junior d of good shape & size with a strong masculine head & wide muzzle. WelI presented in good coat of correct texture. Moved steadily with confidence
2nd: ANDERTON Pekoe Sharp Shooter  (g/w) Lovely expression, good stop & beautiful eyes all framed by super face furnishings. Stepped out freely holding his balanced outline on the move
3rd: SYMONDS Huxlor Ride Him Cowboy At Symaraju
Res:  ADDO Sankofu Little Ewok


Class 470 YD (7 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: DIFFEY, Mrs M & PHILLIPS Graigllan Loud and Clear (br/w) This restless chap, a handful for his owner, headed a class of probably more experienced exhibits but given time to settle he will mature
well. Good free stylish movement to & fro & attractive head with lovely dark expressive eyes
2nd:  RUSSELL & EVANS Matsuba Ym Your Man (crm/w) Smaller & shorter in back than 1 but good balance, great outline & arrogant stance. Chunky little body under a well-presented coat with dense
undercoat
3rd:  BEER & TILLEY Debeaux Wellington's Pride
Res: STEVENS Peekin Georgio Armani-Tu
VHC: SCANNELL Jacquinta Arf A Chance

Class 471 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: GARRY Rygar Time and Thyme Again JW Impressive solid gold with black mask. Good
body with ample bone, muscle & spring of rib. Strong masculine head with fitting expression & nice
eyes. Lovely arrogant assured movement with strong hindquarters, v gay & confident
2nd: MERRETT Santosha Salvadore for Venustus (g/w) Wei I-presented smaller lad with good firm body &
glamorous head. Slightly reluctant on the move on the day but after some hesitation held a lovely
balanced outline & well-deserved his second place
3rd: VINN Shiawase King For A Day
Res: HILLARD & POLLITT Otraharp Magicroundabout
VHC: MEAD Harropine Maybe This Time for Chaucer

Class 472 LD (9 Entries) Abs: 1
*class view*
1st: HENRY Cedarhythe Licence To Tease Morhenjo JW  (b/w) This honest sound d headed a good class of quality exhibits. Sturdy well-bodied lad with good bone & rib. Aloof, arrogant, masculine expression with good stop, well-placed eyes & correct dentition. Took a little time to settle into his stride & happily moved with head held high on a good reach of neck, lovely level topline, teapot tail, balanced outline & a great show of pads - DCC
2nd: SCANNELL Jacquinta If By Chance JW  (b/w) Please excuse the expression but "hairs split 2 & 3'! Both v similar, the finest differences in heads & size & on the day just preferred the slightly softer expressive eyes of 2 but both went with style & held lovely balanced outlines on the move
3rd: CROSSLEY Hidden Key Unlocked for Santosha
Res:YOUNG & PARADISE Sonoltay Thumbs Up
VHC: McINTYRE Bakalo Shayna Punim at Shanitau

Class 473 OD (7 Entries) Abs: 0
*class view*
1st: GILKES Ch Hashanah Lock Stock 'n' Barrel (g/w) What hasn't already been said about this worthy champion? Super sound d with balanced outline, good movement to & fro, presented in wonderful condition with coat of great texture. Strong masculine head with broad muzzle & expressive eyes - RDCC
2nd:STEVENS Peekin Jimmy Choo-Tu (g/w) Quality d with a lot of favourable attributes. A beautiful head & lovely expression. A little hesitant but once settled moved with purpose & rear drive showing full pads. Good balance & held a level topline on the move
3rd: GRACEY Debshores Hogan Hero
Res: MEDLOW Inishfendra Liquorice Lew
VHC:CULVERHOUSE Lykath's Legolas JW

Class 474 MPB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: CROSSLEY Santosha Black Gold Solid black baby with coat of good texture, v sweet with
the cutest of expressions. Loved her angulation & happy go lucky nature on the move. Held her
head high on a lovely reach of neck with teapot tail creating a beautiful balanced outline on the
move
2nd: YOUNG & PARADISE Sonoltay No More the Fool (b/w) Striking baby who caught my eye as
she entered the ring. Great coat & mature head for one so young. Today she was just a little
hesitant but time is on her side & once settled she moved with confidence, driving off & showing a
good clean pad
3rd: BROWN Rossvale Miss Scarlett
Res: BARTEN Fleur de Lis at Saraten
VHC: GARRY Rygar Black in Fashion

Class 475 PB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
A truly lovely class
1st: HOWARD Kanba Busy Bee (b/w) This is the one I could have tucked
under my arm & taken home - what a show girl - liked everything about her! Maturing nicely & just coming together. Lovely firm sound body, beautiful gay carriage & super balanced outline. Moved with confidence & drive, v attractive head with lovely expressive dark eyes, a cheeky expression & great animation. Couldn't deny her the RBCC & will watch her progress with interest
2nd: 3018 CARTER & LEIGH Gladmin Kya 2 & 3 litter sisters with not a lot separating them but on the day the calmer of the two carried herself well & displayed a nice outline on the move. Held head high on great reach of neck with good sound body. Lovely feminine expression & both well-presented in beautiful coat
3rd: CARTER & LEIGH Gladmin Shakia
Res: DIFFEY Marhilway Just One Look
VHC: BOYLE Berinshill Imagine

Class 476 JB (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: ANDERTON Pekoe Patent Pending (br/w) Seeing past the junior coat this was a v honest, well put together bitch who will no doubt mature into a super sound lady. Good balance, lovely head with nice stop, dentition & large expressive eyes
2nd: RUTTER Ethelsmead Keeping The Faith  (g/w) Nicely finished young lady, displaying great maturity & moving happily around the ring with a confident presence, good rear action & pleasant outline
3rd: HITT Cedarhythe Cinnamon Tart at Miracey
Res: MASSON Stefvonhaven Sweet Pea at Eribie
VHC: LINTERN Mingshu Eye Candy

Class 477 YB (6 Entries) Abs: 2
*class view*
1st: CLIFFORD Cedarhythe Tart Alert Solid black compact little lady full of confidence. Good sound body & rib, nice outline & moved with driving rear action showing full pads. Finer head with short stop & well-placed eyes
2nd:STEVENS Peekin Gin Palace-Tu (g/w) Beautifully presented in super coat. A lady who knows exactly what she wants to do on the move, steady & comfortable with a nice level topline. Good head, v feminine with sweet expression & lovely dark eyes
3rd: GRAY Bhandari Miss Money Penny with Sygar
Res: SEATH Penliza's Jibber Jabber

Class 478 PGB (13 Entries) Abs: 3
*class view*
A great variance of size, weight & type in this class
1st:  DIFFEY Cabbala Gilt Edged At Marhilway  (g/w) Smaller & finer in bone gave rise to this sprightly little lady moving gaily around the ring with good drive & great carriage, nice reach of neck, teapot tail & balanced outline. A v attractive head with large expressive eyes & lovely dentition
2nd:GOODWIN & CARLTON Cabbala Raring to Go with Incola JW Since looking at the catalogue I believe that 1 & 2 are litter sisters, v similar & mostly the same applies. Although 2 had an arrogant & aloof expression, I preferred the free
flowing movement of 1 on the day
3rd: SPOONER Chanikos Maid of Dreams
Res: WARNER Hashanah Jus My Imagination
VHC: YORKE Harropine Dye Another Day of Middletune

Class 479 LB (9 Entries) Abs: 2
*class view*
1st:CARTER & LEIGH Gladmin Nandi A lovely class with my 1-5 each having their individual attributes & no doubt changing places on other occasions but on the day 1 won out on her lovely balanced outline, proudly carried head with well set teapot tail, great carriage & wonderful driving movement. Lovely head with well-placed large dark eyes & arrogant expression
2nd:CROSSLEY Santosha Serenity (g/w) V close to 1 but slightly different in outline & preferred the movement of 1 on the day. v sound b, well constructed good body & lovely head with feminine expression
3rd: HOWARD Tameron Miss Nina Ricki
Res: BROWN Rossvale She's Bewitching
VHC: GREGORY Marpalyn Chanelle

Class 480 OB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
*class view*
1st: RUSSELL & EVANS Ch Matsuba Scandalizer (g/w) Fabulous girl with the 'look' I had been waiting for all day! Truly beautiful with large dark warm expressive well-placed eyes. Just the right amount of body, good spring of rib, level topline, well set heavily plumed tail & balanced outline. Presented to perfection & stepped out with drive & purpose & moved around the ring like she owned it - BCC & BOB
2nd:SPOONER Ch Chanikos Justa Dream JW (br/w) A worthy champion who has some great wins to her credit. On the day just preferred the shape & outline of 1. Stepped out beautifully with drive & confidence showing full pads. Good body & bone & sound throughout with a super head & the v best dentition
3rd: HITT Cedarhythe Classic Design JW Sh.CM
Res: GRACEY Cedarhythe Hazy Lazy Days of Debshore