NORTHERN COUNTIES SHIH TZU CLUB
JUDGE: MR K ROBERTS (ZUTHIS)

It was a privilege to be asked to judge this the 25th Championship Show of our Northern breed club. The venue at Tingley is ideal for a championship dog show the floor is ideal, no mats required. I would like to thank my two stewards on the day Tony and Helen who did a superb job. Also the committee who must have worked hard to arrange and keep everything going smoothly especially the secretary Denise (the secretary’s job is a thankless one that everyone takes for granted).
It is a few years since I last judged and was surprised to find a number of exhibits were “all coat” and looked great but when you go over them they need more body and muscle, please do not forsake a healthy sound dog for coat alone remember the little person inside that jacket likes to run free and roam.
Mouths were another contention but everything goes full circle and the ‘bad ’mouths that were prevalent in the 80’s (then were bred back out) are still in the genes and will re occur in a later generation. I do not however knock a good dog for his teeth and as long as the jaw has the correct width which would enable full dentition I am happy.
Presentation was excellent and on the whole movement has improved in most exhibits. I appreciate a sound dog, conformation is critical as if it is not put together correctly there is no chance it will move correctly.
I was pleased to find such an outstanding dog in my Challenge Certificate winner Johnsons KEYTOR FOOL NO MORE, his third, and to compliment him my bitch Challenge Certificate winner Andertons PEKOE FATAL ATTRACTION JW who just pipped him on the day for Best of Breed. Not forgetting my Best Puppy Howards TAMERON MR BLACK Xs. Well done to all.

Dog CC & RBIS: Ch Keytor Fool No More
Reserve Dog CC: Jardhu For Arte Alone
Bitch CC & BIS: Ch Pekoe Fatal Attraction JW
Reserve Bitch CC: Minfaa Jitterbug
Best Puppy In Show: Tameron Mr Black XS
Best Veteran In Show: Grandavon Mona Lisa

Class 1 Minor Puppy Dog 5 entries
1st Jones & Harps HARROPINE CAMMANCHE  8 months old gold/white baby good bone, nice balance, dark eye moved well .
2nd Ortons GILLYANNE SUNSHINE BARNABY 7 month old gold/white baby who was a little unsure on the day but did manage to keep his tail up, moved OK
3rd Maules DALTRICIA CAPANEUS

Class 2 Puppy Dog 9 entries
1st Howards TAMERON MR BLACK Xs striking black/white of 11 months good mouth, eyes head, well balanced, excellent ribcage, level topline, full of confidence moved well around the ring a very well deserved Best Puppy In Show
2nd Marks TANSINGH DOUBLE JEPARDY 11 months gold/white of quality with eyes wide set, good mouth, level topline, well balanced held his shape on the move.
3rd Jones & Harps HARROPINE CAMMANCHE
Res Lees' Jenade Take It Or Leave It
VHC Grugan's Jardhu Mattadam Joie De Vivre

Class 3 Junior Dog 10 entries
1st Grugans JARDHU FOR ARTE ALONE deep gold/white 14 months old, stood out in this class, so confident for one so young, good head, eyes wide apart, lovely expression, correct rib, good body, really covered the ground was pleased to award him the Reserve CC.
2nd Bushells CASEROSE COWBOY MAGIC very stylish black/white boy, nice shape, good mouth, level topline, should mature well, not the body of the winner, moved well.
3rd Grugans PUZZLE THE PENPUSHER BY JARDHU
Res Vose's Tansingh Sweet About Me To Cimona
VHC Stirzaker's Penorson Surya At Mylurose

Class 4 Maiden Dog 1 entry
1st Maules DALTRICIA CAPANCEUS solid gold baby only just 6 months old, a bit over awed on the day would not lift his tail, once he gains his confidence should have a good future.

Class 5 Novice dog 3 entries
1st Lewins MIFCAHS ONE AN ONLY FOR FYNDELWIN brindle boy, another youngster who needs to mature to finish the picture, good mouth, head, moved out well .
2nd Shackletons PENORSON SISIKA AT LORANO gold/white boy, nice head, good bone, dark eyes, carried tail well, another who will gain from maturity. Moved well.
3rd Maules DALTRICIA CAPANCEUS

Class 6 Special Beginners Dog 4 entries
1st Lewins MIFCAHS ONE AN ONLY FOR FYNDELWIN (as last class)
2nd Bradshaws HARROPINE CHARLY SHEEN TO CREMEFERN grey/white, good mouth, head and body, carried himself well, movement OK .
3rd Shackletons PENORSON SISIKA AT LORANO
Res Houghton's Matsuba Ym Sublime For Thinkpink

Class 7 Graduate Dog 3 entries 1st Goodwins CHELHAMA GRAND FINALE deep gold/white boy, knows the ropes, good head, dark eyes and pigment, ample length of rib, well covered moved well.
2nd Bradshaws HARROPINE CHARLY SHEEN TO CREMEFERN.(as previous class)
3rd Houightons MATSUBA YM SUBLIME FOR THINKPINK.

Class 8 Post Graduate Dog 6 entries
1st Browns ROSSVALE AS IF BY MAGIC gold/white good size and type, nicely balanced, good pigment, nice head and expression, good tailset, moved well
2nd Doyles LUSCIOUS LOUIS BY MATTADAM gold/white another stylish boy, level topline good head, ample body moved out well.
3rd Marks TANSINGH SHOOT FROM THE HIP
Res Wright's Superlion Andyman At Rosejoy
VHC Kilburn's Superlion Baccara At Blackgangshi

Class 9 Limit Dog 7 entries
1st Johnsons KEYTOR FOOL NO MORE white/cream, in fabulous condition real presence in the ring, masculine head, dark eyes wide set, alert, deep ribcage of ample length, level top line tail set on high, good rear angulation, really covered the ground and commanded all to “look at me" demanded and got a well deserved CC. I later found out that this made him up, a worthy champion a credit to his owner and to the breed just lost out in the challenge for best of breed to a proper little madam! Reserve Best of Breed and Reserve Best in Show .
2nd Grugans JARDHU LIKE ARTE MADE Jw ShCM red gold/white another quality exhibit, broad head, wide set eyes, lovely expression, good mouth, nice size with ample rib moved soundly well presented as always from this kennel.
3rd Gettings SURIANNE MIDNIGHT MAGIC
Res Marina's Marinbox No Matter What
VHC Stobbs' Sonoma With Xs

Class 10 Open Dog 11 entries
1st Andertons PEKOE SHARP SHOOTER JW gold/white honest dog, with masculine head good dark eyes, nice shape, well put together good length of rib well covered, nice tail set carried well over his back, keeping his shape on the move sound on the move.
2nd Richardsons CH. BELLAKERNE DANNY- DO quality black/white, worthy champion all the attributes of the winner but just out moved on the day .
3rd Symonds CH. POPEYES QUICK ON THE TRIGGER AT HUXLOR
Res Bell & Turrell's Harropine Chico Time At Bellwaycharm JW ShCM
VHC Devine's Mirazian Symbol Of Freedom JW

Class 11 Veteran Dog 4 entries
1st Howards CH. TAMERON MR Xs worthy champion, 10 years old, not showing his age, all has been said before about this boy, in lovely condition a credit to his owner. Nice to see these lovely dogs in veteran and still looking good.
2nd Gilkes CH. HASHANAH LOCK STOCK ‘N’ BARREL 8 years old, another worthy champion, all has been said before.
3rd Voses THAIRO TRIVIAL PURSUIT FOR CIMONA.

Class 12 Minor Puppy Bitch 8 entries
1st Quicks MINFA SCARLET RIBBONS black/white baby good head dark eyes, sweet expression, level topline, tail carried on high, moved soundly, put down to perfection.
2nd Maules DALTRICIA ZEMELO another nice baby, solid dark gold/brindle, very pretty with a sweet expression nice size, moved well.
3rd Carltons PEKOE SEAL OF APPROVAL
Res Brown's Kanba Amazing Grace
VHC Orton's Gillyanne Annie's Song

Class 13 Puppy bitch 12 entries
1st Lees JENADE PUSHING DAISIES striking black/white, well put together, lovely shape, good rib and body, sweetest of expressions tail set on high carried well on the move, moved out really well pushed hard for best puppy.
2nd Stephenson & Thompsons ROSARIL NAUGHTY THOUGHTS solid red gold, very feminine, correct rib well covered, nice head and dark eyes, tail set on high, moved out well.
3rd Bradshaws SHORESTAR SWEET MAGNOLIA OF CREMEFERN
VHC Howard's Tameron Miss Mademoiselle
HC Gettings' Surianne Mz Tameca China Cup

Class 14 Junior Bitch 9 entries
1st Quicks MINFA JITTERBUG gold/white, exquisite head and expression, dark wide set eyes, level top line with tail set on high, good rib, nice body, lovely to go over very mature for her age pleased to award her a very well deserved Reserve CC.
2nd Cheshires SUPERLION CHIANTE another gold/white, not the maturity of the winner, but a pleasing young lady who I am sure will do well in the future.
3rd Bell & Turrells MATSONIC DIAMOND IN THE DARK AT BELLWAYCHARM JW
Res Doran's Mifcahs For Allana
VHC Wareing & Roberts' Penorson Sya At Katonier

Class 15 Maiden Bitch 3 entries
1st Maules DALTRICIA ZEMELO ( see previous notes )
2nd Bradshaws SHORESTAR SWEET MAGNOLIA OF CREMEFERN.
3RD Johnsons SHARMALIN TEA CAKE AT SHIONAH

Class 16 Novice Bitch 5 entries
1st Maules DALTRICIA ZEMELO
2nd Bradshaws SHORESTAR SWEET MAGNOLIA OF CREMEFERN.
3rd Brooks SUPERLION JEZABEL AT MARBRUX
Res Marks' Tansingh Miss L-Fire
VHC Ritchie's Ambergate Firebird

Class 17 Special Beginners Dog 4entries
1st Bradshaws SHORESTAR SWEET MAGNOLIA OF CREMEFERN pretty young lady, needs time to mature gradually improved her movement and behaviour as she came through the classes,
2nd Johnsons SHARMALIN TEA CAKE AT SHIONAH.

Class 18 Graduate Bitch 2 entries
1st Johnsons KEYTOR MIDNIGHT WHISPER black/white young lady, litter sister to my cc winner, an honest bitch not the maturity and finish of her brother but I am sure that will come with time.
2nd Cheshires SUPERLION CHIANTE

Class 19 Post Graduate Bitch 5 entries
1st Kilburns PRINCESS CHLOE solid black with lovely expression, nice size, good lay back of shoulder,good tail set moved well.
2nd Cheshires SUPERLION HAPPY GO LUCKY gold/white, nice size, good mouth and head level top line moved out well.
3rd Browns ROSSVALE SHE’S A MODEL
Res Crossland's Tameron Miss Gorgeous

Class 20 Limit Bitch 6 entries
1st Andertons PEKOE FATAL ATTRACTION gold/white, quality bitch, so nice to go over such a lot to like about her, lovely feminine head with melting dark eyes such a soft expression, good mouth, shoulders well laid back, good rib amply covered stylish well balanced good conformation hence the flowing movement around the ring could not deny her the Bitch CC. In the challenge she was so arrogant and really kicked her feet back went around the ring, she knew she was on form and was she enjoying it! I was pleased to award her the Best of Breed and Best in Show
2nd Symonds SYMARAJU LITTLE MZ PETITE JW black/white pretty head, dark eyes beautiful expression, good rib nice body, nice size and shape lost out to the winner on movement today
3rd Grays SYGAR LOOKING FOR GOLD
Res Harvey's Delmarvey High Society
VHC Martin's Grandavon Orange Orchid

Class 21 Open Bitch 5 entries
1st Johnson’s KEYTOR LOVE IN A MIST gold/white beautiful head, feminine expression and dark eyes, level topline with high set tail, nice size and type put down to perfection as always from this kennel
2nd Cannons Ir. CH CLOUGHLEA GOOD PLAY gold/white another quality bitch, godd head eye and mouth, moved well just preferred the style and performance of the winner on the day.
3rd Maules DALTRICIA ALCESTIS JW
Res Goodwin's Chelhama Leading Light JW
VHC Walsh's Ir Ch Silvercross Second Edition

Class 22 Veteran Bitch 2 entries
1st Martins GRANDAVON MONA LISA 8 year old gold/white, really enjoying her day out, tail never stopped wagging stood alone but a worthy winner.

Class 23 Harry Baxter memorial stakes Dog or Bitch 3 entries
1st M arks TANSINGH DOUBLE JEPARDY
2nd Bell & Turrells MATSONIC DIAMOND IN THE DARK AT BELLWAYCHARM JW.