My co judge, Mrs A Arch & I agreed on the main awards: BIS – Ch Tameron Mr Black XS, RBIS – Ch Rossvale Miss Insolence at Tameron, BPIS – Cedarhythe Xcuse Me Darlin

Minor Puppy (6, 2)
1st – Clifford’s – CEDARHYTHE DIRTY DANCIN – 7mth B/W, very confident. Well balanced throughout. Large head, dark eyes, good width to muzzle. Straight front, deep chest, level topline. Moves with drive. BPD.
2nd – Johnson’s – KEYTOR TOP HAT AND TAILS – 7 mths B/W, another with balanced outline, good head, eye and mouth. Well angulated, good tailset. Not as confident as 1 on the move.
3rd – Turner’s – CWMAUR FIRST VINTAGE

Puppy (9, 2)
1st – Brown’s – THAISU FOLLOW THE SUN TO ROSSVALE – 11 mth gld. Mature puppy of good shape and balance. Broad, round head, dark eye, broad muzzle giving lovely expression. Good front, topline & tailset, in good coat. Most settled on the move.
2nd – Paczkowski’s – LAURAMIST DOUBLE TROUBLE. 9 mth gld. good head, large dark eyes, broad muzzle. Neck of good length and high set tail balance the picture.
3rd – Crossley’s – SANTOSHA SUNSET WARRIOR

Junior Dog ( 8,1)
1st – Gray’s – DEBEAUX SO NOTORIUS AT SYGAR – 17mth cr/w. Broad, round head with large dark eye, showing no white. Good width to muzzle, wide jaw & good mouth. Good length of neck , straight front, well ribbed up, level topline & high set tail. Well angulated hindquarters. Moved with good reach & drive. Would prefer slightly more length of body but could not deny him RCC.
2nd – Bradbury’s – SHANTRIONNA GOLDEN BOY – 15mth gld. Presents a balanced picture, has a beautiful head & expression, good neck & topline, well angulated rear. Preferred the front of 1.
3rd – Brown’s – ROSSVALE PRINCE OF DREAMS

Yearling (8,0)
1st – Yorke’s – MIDDLETUNE WILDEST DREAM – Gld. Balanced dog with large head, lovely broad muzzle and good mouth. Well placed, dark eye. Good front. Length of neck and high tailset create the required balance. Well presented coat of good texture. Moved well.
2nd – Brown’s – ROSSVALE RED XCESS – G/W with lots to like. Broad, round head with good width to muzzle. Level topline, highset tail, well rounded thighs. Moves with drive.
3rd – Shantrionna Golden Boy

Novice (8,3)
1st – Rutter’s – ETHELSMEAD DIRTY DANCING – G/W with good head, dark pigment and eyes. Well balanced with level topline and high set tail. Well presented. Moves with drive but a little wide in front.
2nd – Swift’s – JIMSAMROBLEE MR MUSCLES – Another G/W and many of the above comments apply. Presents a balanced picture, has a good head, neck, topline & highset tail.
3rd – Shaw’s – WISEOWLS RIDE THE WAVES

Post Grad (7, 1)
1st – Dolphin’s – DOLHA’S BEYOND DOUBT – Cr/W. I last judged this dog 2 years ago and liked him then, my opinion hasn’t changed. He is a beautiful shape, has a lovely head with good width of muzzle and wide jaw. Good lay of shoulder, Broad chest, well ribbed, well angulated hindquarters. Has the required strong rear action on the move. Unfortunately, his tail carriage let him down in the challenge.
2nd – Crossley’s – SANTOSHA DANTES INFERNO – Gld. Another with the required balance. Broad head and muzzle, large, dark eyes, good length of neck, level topline with correct tailset. Sound mover.
3rd – Jimsamroblee Mr Muscles

Minor Limit (6,0)
1st – Bushell’s – CASEROSE COWBOY MAGIC – B/W. Good head with dark, round eyes showing no white. Straight front, good length of neck, level back, high set tail. Moved with good reach and drive.
2nd – Spooner’s – CHANIKOS FOLLOW YOUR DREAM – G/W who was close to 1. Also has good broad head, wide jaw & good mouth. Presents a balanced picture but preferred topline of 1.
3rd – Bradshaw’s – HARROPINE CHARLY SHEEN TO CREMEFERN

Limit (9,2)
1st – Lees’ – JENADE TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT – B/W. Beautiful head and expression, deep chest. Good front, well ribbed up, level topline, good tailset. Showed good reach & drive on the move.
2nd – Dolphin & Berggren’s – ANIBES BEYOND BELIEF (imp) – G/w of excellent type and balance. Lovely head, deep chest, good topline & tailset. Shows full pad on the move. Just preferred front of 1.
3rd – Shaw’s – HARROPINE MANGO JACK OF SHORESTAR

Open (7,0)
Excellent class of worthy Champions
1st – Howard’s – CH TAMERON MR BLACK XS – B/W. Young dog who excels for type, shape & balance. Beautiful head, wide muzzle, dark eyes with good width between. Good deep chest, straight front & good length of leg. Well ribbed, level back, good tailset. Well muscled. Demonstrates the required reach & drive when moving. Delighted to award him the CC and BIS with the agreement of my co-judge.
2nd – Clifford’s – CH MORHENJO SMOOCHING CEDARHYTHE – B/W. Another dog I like having previously awarded him a RCC. More mature than 1, has a broad head & muzzle, dark, well placed eyes & wide jaw. Straight front, well ribbed, good hind angulation. Moves with drive.
Johnson’s – CH KEYTOR FOOL NO MORE

Veteran Dog or Bitch (4,0)
Judged jointly with Mrs A Arch
1st – Hitt’s – CH CEDARHYTHE CLASSIC DESIGN – B/W bitch who scored here on her broad, round head with required width to muzzle. Nicely balanced, deep chest, well set tail. Well angulated hindquarters. Beautifully presented.
2nd – Devine’s – MIRAZIAN NOKYA SOCKS OFF – G/W. Feminine girl who had the best ear placement in the class. Good pigment, topline & tailset. Lacked the drive of 1 when moving.
3rd – Seath’s – PENLIZA’S CERRUTTI

Judge: Sue Bird

home

© Manchu Shih Tzu Society All rights reserved