The Shih Tzu Club Champ Show 200

The Shih Tzu Club Champ Show 2006
judges: Emma Gibbons dogs, Laura Pacowski bitches

DCC & BIS: Ch Tameron Mr XS
RDCC & RBIS: Ashwenel Likely Story
BCC: Reta's Crest of a Wave at Huxlor
RBCC: Cabbala Gilt Edged at Marhilway
BPIS: Caserose Super Star

I would like to thank the Committee of the Shih Tzu Club for inviting me to judge for them at their Championship show and for their hospitality throughout the day.
Thank you to everyone who allowed me the honour of judging their dogs and for their appreciation of my placings, this always makes for a lovely friendly atmosphere.
As always I was looking for a dog who was not only sound but true to the breed standard, free from exaggeration and with plenty of breed type and character. I certainly found this in my main winners and most of my class winners.
Whilst I would love to report that everything in the breed ring today is wonderful, this would be a misleading critique if I did and I’m sure one that most would not, for one minute believe. Sadly, since I last judged 18 months ago my concerns are much the same. I found many to be upright in shoulder thus displaying an uncharacteristic, high stepping and often stilted front action and poor necklines. Many stand, leaning forward.
Short ribcages, shallow chests and Apso-like bodies are still sadly in evidence.
I noticed that some of the exhibits had undesirable, light eyes. Some had very small eyes also.
As always, presentation on the most part was very good, most shown in lovely coat but sadly some lacked muscle tone and firm bodies.
I was concerned to see several exhibits “Fish-tailing”.
Mouths on the most part were improved with only one wry and one over-shot bite. I did however find several with dirty teeth. I really don’t enjoy being so critical but I fear that we are in danger of losing many of the essential characteristics that contribute to this wonderful breed. Sadly, I don’t quite know what the answer is other than for us all to study and adhere to the standard and be very selective in our breeding programmes.

Minor Puppy Dog (9,1)
1st: Seath's Penliza's Pick Pocket 6 months, gold & white baby. Beautifully headed puppy with lovely expression, dark eyes and pigment. Lovely mouth. Deep chest, well sprung rib cage. Needs to settle in top-line but very much a baby. Well angulated hind quarters. Beautiful, high set tail. Smart little mover. Very appealing puppy, will watch with interest. BPD & Best Minor puppy in show.
2nd: Williams' Paliden Shining Star 9 month old r/w. Very mature puppy. Nice shape. Masculine head, lively expression, dark eyes and pigment. Good mouth. Larger type than 1 and not as deep in chest. Excellent tail carriage. A little jaunty in movement today, needed to settle which lost him 1st place.. Lovely temperament . In full puppy bloom. Promising puppy.
3rd: Paterson's Kimevan No Ordinary Boy
Res: Cooke's Thaisu Back to Bedlam
VHC: Crossley's Santosha Eye Catcher

Puppy Dog (9,1)
1st: Bell & Turrell's Harropine Chico Time at Bellwaycharm 10 month old g/w. Very showy puppy with a lovely outgoing personality. Pleasing outline, probably the best balanced puppy in this class. Quite pleasing shoulders and just enough chest. Very nice coat texture. Well presented.
2nd: Vose's Huxlor Bite the Bullet at Cimona 9 month old r/w. Pretty head and expression with beautiful eyes. Nice mouth. Moved with enthusiasm. Shown in profuse coat which was well presented.
3rd: Brown's Rossvale Make My Day
Res: Symond's Caserose Rodeo Star at Symaraju
VHC: Lawrence's Weatsom Monchau Spirit of Mandarin

Junior Dog (8,3)
1st: Young & Paradise's Weatsom Takes One To Know One at Sonoltay 16 month old g/w. Masculine head and expression. Broad jaw. Best in this class for depth of chest. Well sprung rib of adequate length. Well angulated hind quarters. High set tail. Well presented.
2nd: Beer & Tilley's Bellwaycharm Here and Now 9 month old c/w. Masculine head and expression. Lively eyes. Again, a larger type, would like a little more length to back to balance the picture. Decent enough mouth. Shown in good coat which was well presented.
3rd: Lord's Easy Rider at Huxlor
Res: Cawardine's Seadog The Lion In Winter

Maiden Dog (6,0)
1st: Brown's Rossvale Make My Day 3rd in puppy class. 10 month old solid gold with black mask. Old fashioned type. Dark eyes and pigment. Broad muzzle. Nice nose placement. Broad chest and rib-cage. Well set tail.
2nd: Lawrence's Weatsom Monchau Spirit of Mandarin 11 month old gr/w Very masculine type. Dark eyes. Broad jaw. Well angulated hind quarters. Well placed tail.
3rd: Cawardine's Seadog The Lion In Winter
Res: Scannell's Jacquinta Yourabaden
VHC: Robert's Zuthis Hidden Dragon

Novice Dog (7,1)
1st: William's Paliden Shining Star
2nd: Lord's Easy Rider at Huxlor Very glamorous 14 month old r/w. Pretty head and expression. In flowing coat which was well presented.
3rd: Cawardine's Seadog The Lion In Winter
Res: Scannell's Jacquinta Yourabaden
VHC: Robert's Zuthis Hidden Dragon

Graduate Dog (6,0)
1st: Robert's Zuthis Izzy Wizzy 11 month old b/w. Lovely old fashioned type. Beautiful, broad skull. Dark eyes and pigment. Well placed nose of correct length. Broad, well cushioned muzzle. Correctly laid shoulders. deep chest and well sprung rib. Nicely angulated hind quarters. High tail set and carriage both standing and on the move. Moving true. Shown in strong, dense coat.
2nd: Percival's Permac No White Collar Solid black of 3 years. Beautifully headed male. Lovely dark eyes. Correct nose placement. Deep enough chest and ribs well sprung and of good length. Well angulated hind quarters. Correct tail set. Moving with enthusiasm, such a happy character.
3rd: Beer & Tilley's Bellwaycharm Here and Now
Res: Cawardine's Seadog The Lion In Winter
VHC: Robinson & Lamour's Anthrosyl Ebony Maplesgem

Post Graduate Dog (9,2)

1st: Symond's Huxlor Ride Him Cowboy at Symaraju 2 yr old gr/w. Sweet head and expression. Lovely type and size. Good enough chest, well sprung rib. Pleasing rear angulation. Steady mover. Shown in lovely condition.
2nd: Spooner's Chanikos See The Dream 18 month old g/w. Totally different for size and type to 1. Masculine outlook. Broad jaw. Correct length of rib. Well angulated hind quarters. Nicely set tail. Showing with enthusiasm. Nicely presented coat.
3rd: Dolphin's Anibe's Bee-yond Belief
Res: Quick's Minfaa Zorro
VHC: Scott's Tiny Tearaway Tipsy

Special Beginners Dog (3,0)
1st: Bell & Turrell's Harropine Chico Time at Bellwaycharm
2nd: Beer & Tilley's Bellwaycharm Here and Now
3rd: Cawardine's Seadog the Lion in Winter

Minor Limit Dog (7,1)
1st: Cooke's Thaisu Amigo At 3yr old this b/w boy is really coming into his own. Masculine head, good rise of skull. Lovely, dark eyes and pigment. Excellent mouth. Deep chest and well sprung rib of adequate length. Firm in loin. Well angulated hind quarters allowing good drive. Beautifully set and carried tail giving a lovely balanced outline both standing and on the move. Very well presented and handled.
2nd: Phillips & Diffey's Craigllan Loud and Clear 2 yr old g/w. Beautifully headed dog with lovely expression. Beautiful eyes and dark pigment. Excellent broad jaw and good dentition. Deep chest and ribs well enough sprung although not quite the length of rib of 1. Nicely angulated hind quarters. Moved well.

3rd: Devine & Malone's Mirazian Artist Impression
Res: Hodgkinson's Brownhills My Choice
VHC: Cawardine's Seadog the Lion in Winter

Limit Dog (10,2)
Most definitely the strongest class of dogs today.
1st: Rewbury's Ashwenel A Likely Story 2yr old g/w with black mask. I have always admired this dog. Beautiful for size and type. Lovely head and expression. Very expressive eyes. Dark pigment. Broad, well cushioned muzzle. Deep chest. Nicely placed shoulders. Well sprung rib and nicely angulated hind quarters. Lovely high tail set which gave him a balanced outline. Steady and true on the move. Nothing too exaggerated about this dog, I really liked him but felt he didn’t quite give it his all in the challenge which lost him the ticket today…but I’m sure he will gain his crown. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Reserve Best in show (at the decision of the referee, Mrs Sandra Stevens)
2nd: Howard's Tameron Mr Kenzo At not quite 2 yrs this g/w boy has plenty of time on his side. Lovely head and expression. Broad, well cushioned muzzle and correct nose placement. Pleasing shoulders. Deep chest and well sprung rib. Well angulated hind quarters which he used well on the move. Bags of enthusiasm and personality. Handled well.
3rd: Anderton's Pekoe Sharp Shooter
Res: Lintern's Hashanah Call Off The Search at Numoon
VHC: Goodwin's Chelhama Top of the Bill

Open Dog (8,1)

1st: Burns' Ch Jenkapa Some Like it Hot 5yr old br/w. Lovely size and shape. Masculine outlook, dark eyes and pigment. Pleasing shoulders and lovely neckline. Good depth of chest and well sprung rib cage. Well angulated hind quarters. High set tail giving a lovely outline both standing and on the move. Moving soundly. Shown in lovely coat and condition.
2nd: Marks' Tansingh Tenacity At nearly 7 yrs this b/w is shown in lovely coat and condition. Masculine head and expression. Deep chest, well sprung rib and well angulated hind quarters. Lovely high tail set and carriage giving a pleasing outline.
3rd: Flack's Mifcah's Catch Me If U Can
Res:Scannel's Jacquinta If By Chance
VHC: Stobbs Zansaw Crash Boom Bang with Sonoma

Veteran Dog (2,0)

1st: Howard's Ch Tameron Mr XS What can I say? My notes say “He’s still got it!” At nearly 8 yr old this lovely gentleman, I think, is looking his best. Lovely shape and size. Broad head and masculine expression. Dark eyes and pigment. Broad, well cushioned muzzle. Deep chest . Well laid shoulders and nicely muscled neck allowing him excellent deportment. Well sprung rib of correct length, firm in loin. Correctly angulated hind quarters which he really uses on the move. Moved with reach and drive and with such enthusiasm. He never took his eyes off me and demanded today's C.C. Shown in superb condition. Best in show. (At the decision of the referee, Mrs Sandra Stevens)
2nd: Cawardine's Otraharp Star of India If there was a prize for the cutest little man today this little fella would have won hands down. Really enjoying his day out. In lovely condition and really not looking his 12 years.

Minor Puppy Bitch (8,0)

1st: Ace's Matsonic Steppes of Gold
2nd: Merret's Santosha Se A Vida E
3rd: Barron's Maitreya Femme Fatale
Res: Godfrey's Stelloma Truly Scrumptious
VHC: Seath's Penliza's Forget Me Not

Puppy Bitch (20,6)

1st: Bushell's Caserose Super Star
2nd: Stobb's Sonoma Anastacia
3rd: Quick's Minfaa Disco Dancer
Res: Burkey's Jazala Yan Shou
VHC: Langley's Shorestar Miss Dynamite

Junior Bitch (18,7)

1st: Lord's Reta Crest of a Wave at Huxlor
2nd: Percival's Betkanna Only Make Believe at Permac
3rd: Goodwin's Chelhama Leading Light
Res: Crossley's Santosha Shady Lady
VHC: Bell & Turrell's Bellwaycharm Heaven to Know

Maiden Bitch (4,1)

1st: Merrett's Santosha Se A Vida E
2nd: Lynch's Santosha Precious Gem

Novice Bitch (10,1)

1st: Burkey's Jazala Yan Shou
2nd: Langley's Shorestar Miss Dynamite
3rd: Salmon's Krisquest Baby Boom
Res: Lynch's Santosha Precious Gem
VHC: Getting's Santosha Limelight

Graduate Bitch (10,0)

1st: Morris' Tsantha Sunny Side Up at Sazkey
2nd: Brown's Rossvale Miss Scarlett
3rd: Burkey's Jazala Yan Shou
Res: Crossley's Santosha Wildflower
VHC: Mennel's Huntingsbane Lach of Lanina

Post Graduate Bitch (10,3)

1st: Sweeney's Santosha Violet from Marionswood
2nd: Stobb's Zansaw Mamma Mia at Sonoma
3rd: Bushell's Caserose Miss Ellie May
Res: Moore's Shirmin Joie de Vivre
VHC: Bell & Turrell's Bellwaycharm Heavenly Trio

Special Beginners Bitch (10,0)

1st: Bell & Turrell's Bellwaycharm Heavenly Trio
2nd: Salmon's Krisquest Sugar Baby
3rd: Bradbury's Shantrionna Fairy Maiden
Res: Scott's Bakalo Siouxsie Q
VHC: Clark's Longwen Athena Cassia

Minor Limit Bitch (3,0)

1st: Brown's Rossvale Winter Melody
2nd: Mennel's Huntingsbane Lach of Lanina
3rd: Burns' Jenkapa Harlequin Lady

Limit Bitch (9,2)

1st: Diffey's Cabbala Gilt Edged at Marhilway
2nd: Warner's Hashanah Jus My Imagination
3rd: Paterson's Yakee Show Me Heaven
Res: Lintern's Hashanah The Thought of You with Mingshu
VHC: Paterson's Yakee Show Me Heaven

Open Bitch (10,2)

1st: Barron's Maitreya Cinderella
2nd: Dolphin's Ch Santosha Struttin' Her Stuff Dolha
3rd: Bradbury's Santosha Lucky Charm
Res: Flack & Hannah's Ch. Mifcah's Move Over Dad
VHC: Lawrence's Ch. Huxlor Political Affair

Veteran Bitch (2,2)