Gloucester 15/2/09

J (5). 1. Bridge's, Sampa Abu-Norby. BP. What a sweetie made me smile with that cheeky expression! Good chest width and depth. Nice front assembly and nice angulated hindquarters. Good tailset. Moved with drive and purpose. Nice to see him go G3. Well done. 2. Mennal's, Hundingsbane Wave Rider. A sturdy puppy and plenty of him. Lovely rich colour. Longer coat than winner. Unsettled for his handler standing and on the move. 3. Watt's, Snugglebum Snow Queen. PG. (2). 1. Watt's, Snugglebum Snow Queen. Third in Junior but I liked a lot about her head and expression. Very pretty she moved very well and held a nice outline but so fine throughout for me though. 2. Mennel's, Hundingsbane The Heat Is On. O. (3). 1. Carter's, Debeaux Russia Wiv Love. BOB. This dog has style and a masculine elegance about him. Soft expression with a hint of arrogance. Nice angles fore and aft. Good chest and rib. Moved well. G4. Well done. 2. Mennel's, Hundingsbane the Heat Is On. Lovely head and expression. Moved ok. Good body and bone. 3. Bridge's, Sampa Kala Malan. Mandy Phillips

Swindon & DCS - 28.2.2009

G (6) 1 & BP Matthews' Miracey Riding High with Matsha. Stunning, masculine puppy. Nice in all proportions, lovely head and expression, well placed nose, good tail carriage, moved well, excellent coat and temperament. 2 Grey's Bellwaycharm Heavenly Won at Ragabbey. O (5,1) 1 & BOB Carter's Debeaux Russia Wiv Love. Lovely head and expression, beautifully presented, moved freely around the ring, lovely to go over, good tail set and strong in quarters. 2 Carwardine's Seadog The Lion in Winter JW ShCM. .
A V UTILITY: P (4,1) 1 Williams' Phadante One Vision. Dalmatian. Well balanced, good muscled body, nice head proportion, good in all quarters, moved with ease. 2 Williams' Phadante Brighton Rock. Dalmatian: J (1) 1 Watt's Shih Tzu, Snugglebum Snow Queen. Excellent type, beautifully presented, lovely head, good pigment, well bodied, good tail carriage, moved well. PG (3,2) 1 Carwardine's Shih Tzu, Sparkeys Magic Flute. Well balanced, good head and neck, well bodied, good top line and tail well presented. Showed well. 2 Teama's Tibetan Terrier, Araki Baron Blakeney. O (1) 1 Carwardine's Shih Tzu, Seadog The Lion in Winter JW ScCM. Well presented, lovely shape and profile, nice head and expression, good topline and tail carriage, showed well. BOG 1 Chow. 2 Std Schnauzer. 3 Min Schnauzer. 4 Japanese Spitz. PG 1 Lhasa Apso. 2 Shih Tzu. 3 Dalmatian. 4 Min Schnauzer. Mrs I Butler

CHELTENHAM & DCS 1.2.09

p (2,0) 1 Bridge Sampa Abu Norbu Chunky D, V masculine and well bodied for age, excellent coat and beautifully presented. Correct eye and ear placement, gd reach neck, deep chest, keeping topline on move. Moved well. 2 Davies Miracey Magical Dreamer at Larrcraig. Sp y (4,3) 1 Watt Snugglebum Snow Queen very much a junior, still needing to grow a coat, but well constructed, still needing to mature overall, but lots to like about her. Correct head proportions and reach of neck, front and rear construction sound showing in movement RBOB. PG (8,5) 1 Carwardine Sparkeys Magic Flute, not in best coat but overall construction and balance gd, little stronger in head but well proportioned. Showed well keeping topline on move. 2 Quick Minfaa Scarlet Ribbons, 7 mths old and showing like a trouper, still maturing but presenting a beautiful picture, so very feminine and beautifully made, shame she didn't stay for the puppy group BPIB. 3 Youthed Sampa Taro Kan Chin. O (9,5) 1 Carter Debeaux Rusia Wiv Love caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring, lovely in profile, well laid out head, carried well. Soundly constructed fore and aft, sufficient substance and in gd coat beautifully presented. Moving out well keeping topline on move and showing well for handler. BOB G4. 2 Carwardine Seadog the Lion in Winter, stronger in head than 1 and is in between coats at the moment, but otherwise well constructed and moving well. 3 Bridge Sampa Kala Malan.
AV Utilit: y P (5,3) 1 Bridge Sampa Abu Norbu Shih Tzu. 2 Adderley Phadante Bohemian Rhapsody Dalmatian. PG (10,5) 1 Snow Queen Shih Tzu. 2. Carter Vowchurch the Wonder of You Lhasa Apso. 3 Jenkins Femke Delongcourville Feniton. O (5,1) 1 Tonge Kybo in Cahoots with Aonacmor Tib Terrier. 2 Carter Vowchurch Maid of Magic Lhasa Apso. 3 The Lion in Winter Shih Tzu.
Utility Group: 1 Tibetan Terrier Araki Hullabalu at Taisitu G2 Tibetan Spaniel Lydanstone Surwan at Minnimoonz, G3 Dalmatian Phadante Bossa Nova Baby G4 Shih Tzu Debeaux Russia Wiv Love.
Utility Puppy Group: 1 Bulldog Valglo Rocky Balboa at Manark G2 Schipperke Ludwyn Don't Tell Tails. G3 Mini Schnauzer Leecurt Second Page G4 Tibetan Spaniel Linsdown Saffron at Siverstyles. Pauline Lock

Woolwich, Bexley & DCA - 15.3.2009

P (2) 1 Swifts Jimsamroblee Mr Muscles d. g/w. 9mths. Coming on nicely. Nice head with expressive dark eyes. Wide mouth with correct dentition. Level topline held well on the move. Moving well and handled to advantage. BP. 2 Couplands Jimsamroblee Princess Cleo. J (2,1) 1 Nobletts Senobles People Get Ready d. Gold. Just out of puppy this d. was in super condition, in good coat. Good broad head, dark eye, typical Shih Tzu expression. Moved with confidence showing good drive behind. Could do well with maturity. RBOB. G (4,2) 1 Nobletts Senoble People Get Ready. 2 Bowlers Jimsamroble Princess Cleo. O (2,1) 1 Bilsons Chanikos Look of Love for Shanjora d. b/w. Fills the eye on entering the ring. Good head with dark expressive eyes. Super wide mouth with excellent dentition. Nice reach of neck with good shoulders, level topline and good spring of rib. Nicely angulated behind and moving with reach and drive. Presented to perfection and showing superb tailset and carriage both standing and on the move. Worthy BOB and delighted to hear he went G1. Zena Parton

Horsham & DCS - 19.3.2009

J 1 JimsamRobLee Mr Muscles. BP and PG3 Shapely 10 month gold/white Shih Tzu dog of pleasing type, attractive head and expression, soundly made and moving well.  2 Akasaka Moulin Rouge. 3 Stelloma Aces High At Malzuski. PG 1 Lauramist Thats My Boy At Malzuski, BOB and G4.Well made yearling Shih Tzu dog of pleasing type, attractive head and expression, in good coat, typical movement O 1 Tiny Tearaway Tipsy. 6 year b/w dog of fair type and outline, pleasing head and expression, nice topline and tailset, just a little close behind. 2 Jimeamroblee Princess Cleo. Peter Radley

East Kent CS 1.2.09

J 1 Nobett's Senobies People Get Ready, d. BP. Very handsome young male, he was so beautifully presented, lovely deportment, he just knows he is quality, on the move he displayed sureness of stride and quite lovely deportment. I am sure he will have a very bright future. 2 Billson's Shanjora One Moment In Time, d. 3 Coupland's Jimsamroblee Miss Honalulu, b. PG 1 Nobett's Senobies People Get Ready, d. 2 Tilley & Bear's Bellway Charm Terrific Time At Tilbe JW, d. 3 Paton's Broadheath My Prince, d. O 1 Yorke's Minfaa Pinball Wizard At Middletune JW, d. Such beautiful presentation, his face was the epitomy of the breed, set off with lovely expressive eyes, very sound, smooth movement, he carries himself so proudly, a truly lovely dog, he went on to win the Utility Group under the group judge. I was so pleased to see him in the BIS line up. Still bright as a button and showing so well, no hesitation in awarding him a deserved BIS. 2 Bear & Tilley's Bellway Charm Here & Now At Tilbee ShCM, d. 3 Billson's Chanikos Look Of Love For Shanjora JW, Eleanor Bothwell

Bristol & District - 21.3.2009

I would like to thank the Bristol committee for the invitation to judge Shih Tzu classes. I am saddened to see that we will have some very bad mouths and poor angulation on some of the dogs. P. 1. Davies's, Miracey Magical Dreamer at Larrcraig. Gold and white. A lovely bitch of 11 months. A pretty head and expression and moved well. BP. 2. Maule's, Daltricia Zemela. A solid gold 6 months old bitch. Very much a baby. When she matures she should hold her own well. G. 1. Carwardine's, Sparkeys Magic Flute. Black and white dog. Nice width of head, dark eye. Moved well. 2. Watt's, Snugglebum Snow Queen. Black and white bitch. Similar to the winner. O. 1. Maule's, Daltricia Alcestis. Gold and white bitch. Very good coat. Lovely head and eye and nice floating movement. BOB. 2. Pykestib Shanuleas Alfie Bow. Dog. Had a nice head with dark eye. Moved well. Dorothy Bridge

Dartford & DCS - 18.1.2009

I was a replacement judge for this breed. J. (9). 1. Willetts', Debeaux Cause I Said So. This puppy has attitude in abundance. Balanced throughout with lovely head piece developing well. Level topline and good plume. Very active on the move. Precise movement, not putting a foot wrong. Presented in mint condition and well handled. Quite obviously enjoyed the whole thing. BP. 2. Couplands', Jimsam Roblee Miss Honalulu. 3. Yorke's, Middletune Wildest Dream. G. (6). 1. Beer and Tilley's, Bellway Charm Terrific Time at Tilbe JW. Most impressive head with alert yet soft expression. Level lips and correct bite. Pleasing neck, shoulders and firm well covered body. Moved with ease showing pads. Great coat and condition. RBOB. 2. Paton's, Broadheath My Prince. 3. Mowats', Jimdsamroblee Nutmeg Under Saincerg. O. (3). 1. Yorke's, Minfaa Lets Rock n Roll at Middletune. This bitch was delightful. Most feminine head with width between eyes and good stop, melting expression. Elegant neck, well laid shoulders and level back with high tail set. Moved soundly to show how well she is put together. The icing on the cake was her beautiful flowing coat. Well prepared and squeaky clean. BOB. and Res in Utility Group. 
UTILITY GROUP. 1. Lamont's, Laroyal First Lady of Rock. Bulldog. A superb specimen of this breed. A real showgirl. Moved with ease covering the ground so well and without stress or effort. A joy to behold. Gainred her JW on the day. Well bone. 2. No Name. 3. Crockets', Ameritania Rhett Butler. 4. York's, Minfaa Lets Roch n Roll at Middletune.
UTILITY PUPPY GROUP. 1 Nicholls', Russcurragh's Flaunt n Flirt with Syllar. Akita. 2. King's, Abermill All That Jazz at Kingsline. French Bulldog. 3. Willetts', Debeaux Cause I Said So. Shih Tzu. 4. Brown's, Russcurragh Moon Gazer with Moonritas. Akita. All still showing so well and full of themselves. Margaret Bunce

Llynfi Valley CS 22.2.09

Best Puppy in Show Hitt SHIH TZU Miracey she Rides the Waves This young lady just demanded attention I couldn't take my eyes off her super head with lovely dark eyes nice strong neck good topline in super coat she was in top condition so sound on the move it was a pleasure to have judged her Raye Parry

South west Essex Canine Assoc 3.1.09

J. (7). 1. Shepherd's, Alistue Kalis Golden Boy. Well made gold lad with nice eye and expression with good pigment. Well sprung ribcage. Sturdy body. Moved well. Good rear action. Correct tail carriage. RBOB. 2. Billson's, Shanjora One Moment of Time. 3. Scott's, Lauramist That's My Boy at Mahzuski. G. (4). 1. Paton's, Broadheath My Prince. Gold and white dog. Nice eye and expression. Good ribcage. Moved quite well. 2. Lewer's, Tibetan Jewell Christmas Gem. 3. Newton's, Chanikos Look of Love for Shanjora. Black and white boy with great presence. A pleasure to go over. Happy temperament. Well placed dark eyes with good pigment. Well laid shoulder, well sprung ribcage. Straight front, sturdy legs. Good tail carriage. Well presented in good coat. In spite of the extremely cold day this dog mover very well covering the ground truly with verve. BOB. 
UTILITY GROUP 1. Dalmatian, Offordale White Lady. 2. Wightwonder Pop Diva with Hotspur. Toy Poodle. 3. Chanikos Look of Love for Shanjora. Shih Tzu. 4. Willingley Why Not Me. Mini Schanuzer. Molly D Windebank

Witney & DCS - 3.5.2009

I found the standard of presentation and handling high, and my thanks to the committee for their kind invitation. J (4,2) 1. Pekoe Seal Of Approval. G/W puppy bitch. Very sweet expression with lovely pigment and a broad jaw and deep chest. Well laid shoulder with a level topline and teapot tail. A little unsettled, but a quality puppy, full of promise. BPB. 2. Debeaux Cause I Said So. Pale Cream feminine bitch, level topline and dark pigment and at 13 months moved swiftly round the ring. Well presented, but preferred the tail set of 1. PG (2) 1 Ethelsmead Monty Python To Kengai. G/W dog, dark eye and very handsome expression. Well laid shoulder, with a level topline. Good spring of rib. At 22 months he has a lovely outline. 2 Bellwaycharm Northern Star At Chodeas. Solid Gold bitch with a black mask, lovely dark eye and pigment. Not as settled as 1 on the move, but her presentation was of a high standard. O (4,3) 1 Ch. Hashanah Lock Stock ‘N' Barrel. G/W dog. What luck to lay my hands on this honest dog. Nothing exaggerated, and arrogant to the core. Beautiful head, wide jaw and good stop. Deep chest, tight elbows, level topline held on the move, and a good tailset, giving a balanced outline. Chose to ignore the label veteran and moved with drive showing clean pads. BOB. Sharon Masson

Worksop & DCS - 15.3.2009

J (3,2) 1 Getting's Surianne Mr Pepper Pot. 10 month old dog. Broad head, dark eyes, kind expression. Good lay of shoulders. Moved out with plenty of drive. BP PG 1 Iles's Bellwaycharm Magic Moments at Caljenta.  Well shaped head with clear eyes giving a kind expression. Firm body of good length with level topline both standing and moving.  Moved out with purpose. BOB O (3,1) 1 Getting's Surianne Midnight Magic. 23 month old dog of good proportions. Good head with dark eyes set well apart. Ample bone and well muscled. Moved well. 2 Iles's Kadaz my Lady Genevieve at Caljenta Alan Cuthbertson

South of England Agricultural - 4.5.2009

P. (3). 1. Barron's, Miatreya Calypso. 10 months old black baby, very feminine. Quite finely built. Well bodied with a nice head, stands wide over her front. Firm topline with excellent tail set. Jolly and free mover, as seen from the side. 2. Ichi Kiku San. 3. Maitreya Showgirl to Malzuski. G. (14). 1. Beer and Tilley's, Bellwaycharm Terrific Time at Tilbe. BOB. Beautiful young dog of nearly 24 months. Very well finished overall and presented in lovely coat and overall condition. Magnificent head, wonderful arrogant expression. Excellent front, very good topline, tail set and strong hindquarters. Very well balanced. Excellent mover holding his tail correctly at all times. Loved him! 2. Debshore's Giggle and a Wiggle. 3. Akasaka Moulin Rouge. O. (9). 1. McIntyre's, Bakalo Arriva La Diva at Shanitau. RBOB. 3 year old very well coupled and well balanced bitch. Feminine yet sturdily built. Lovely head. Excellent topline and tail set. Well balanced quarters. Free ground covering movement. 2. Chanikos Look of Love for Shanjora. 3. Debeaux Ellagance of Debshore. Dagmar Kenis Pordham

Eastwood KA - 10.4.2009

J (10,5) 1 Brooks' Superlion Jezabel At Marbrux. 10th month old red & white bitch. Lovely feminine expression. Dark eyes. Correct nose placement. Good mouth. Held top line on the move. Moced well showing full pads. BP. 2 Cheshire's Superlion Chiante. Gold & white bitch. Dark eyes. Good mouth. Moved well. 3 Tanibet Queen Of Hearts. PG (9,2)1 Cheshire's Superlion Happy Go Lucky. Gold & white bitch. Nice & solidly built. Good mouth. Nice tail. Moved well. 2 Crossland's Tameron Miss Gorgeous. Gold & white bitch. Very feminine little lady. Held top line on the move. Nice tail set. Just a little reticent. 3 Doran's Huxlor Fantasy Flyer. O (6,3)1 Williams' Paliden Shining Star. Red & white male. Moved with confidence around the ring. Good body. Lovely dark eyes. Correct nose placement. Excellent dentition. Held top line on the move. Very worthy of his BOB. 2 Doran's Huxlor Fantasy Flyer. Black & white male. Nice to see this boy happy in the ring. Well bodied. Good dentition. Nice tail set & carriage. Handled confidently. Carol Stobbs

BUBA - 21.3.2009

P (4,1) 1 Carlton's Pekoe Seal of Approval. 7-months gold/white bitch, lovely dark eyes, good topline for one so young, good rib, in good coat and moved very confidently, very pretty bitch, liked her a lot. BPIB and made the final 8. 2 Getting's Surianne Mz Tameca China Cup. 10-months gold/white bitch, nice head, dark eye, very good rib and fairly good topline, preferred the movement of one. J (4,2) 1 Getting's Surianne Mr Pepper Pot. 10-months puppy dog, nice size head, showed white of eye, mouth quite good, nice firm body and muscle in legs, very good movement, level topline, good tail set. 2 Mennel's Hundingsbank Wave Rider. 13-months-old gold/white dog, good head, eyes okay, needs body, moved okay, flat tail, preferred overall shape of one. Y (2,1) 1 Mennel's Hundingsbane The Heat Is On. 16-months-old solid gold dog, good head, nice dark eyes, did not like the mouth, he also needs more body, good level topline, movement okay. PG (3,1) 1 McIntyre's Shanitau Puh Leeze Me. Black/white bitch wonderful head, good dark eyes and correct shape eye, nice wide nostrils, good rib and muscle on legs moved well, the only thing that let her down for BOB was that she was sadly out of coat. RBOB. 2 Carter and Willet's Debeaux Russia Wiv Love. Very well presented dog, gold/white, nice head, dark eyes body not bad, very leggy and flat tail, moved well, but not the good shape of 1. O (4,2) 1 McIntyre's Bakalo Arriva la Diva at Shanitau. Very feminine gold/white bitch, good head and dark eyes, good rib and body, mouth not her fortune, very good topline and moved very well. BOB, also made the cut last 8. 2 Mennel's Hundingsbane The Heat Is On. Ms Jackie Sullivan