Full Critique for Welsh KC 2016
Judge : Mrs Bridgette Croucher
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| My thanks for my efficient, supportive stewards for making my day so easy. My thanks also to exhibitors for accepting my decisions so sportingly. I found the younger dog classes very difficult with poor fronts appearing to be the norm. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Minfaa Take Me To the Limit at Middletune | Well grown dog with pleasing outline. Head in balance with body, good dark eye. Good tail set. Movement needs to improve but only a baby so plenty of time. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Mondego JW ShCM | Ultra smart dog who was an easy winner in this class. Arrogant expression, holds himself so proudly. Lovely head of correct shape, well placed ears, correct neck, well made all though. His correct front ensured he moved well both fore and aft. I will watch his progress with interest. BPIB and RCC. |
| 2nd | Miracey Son of A Preacher Man for Matsha | Smaller frame but all Shih Tzu. Pleasing head, alert expression, full of his own importance and determined to enjoy his day out. Moved happily. Front needs to tighten but he has plenty of time to develop. |
| 3rd | Miracey All You Need Is Love For Tilbe JW ShCM | An exuberant, happy exhibit, still only a puppy. I liked his size, good body for age, masculine in head, another who can improve in front. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Mondego JW ShCM | Ultra smart dog who was an easy winner in this class. Arrogant expression, holds himself so proudly. Lovely head of correct shape, well placed ears, correct neck, well made all though. His correct front ensured he moved well both fore and aft. I will watch his progress with interest. BPIB and RCC. |
| 2nd | Gladmin Transkei Teddy JW | This one pleased in profile, well balanced with a headpiece that fitted to make a pleasing whole. Good dark eye of correct shape. Pleasing topline. Can tighten in movement. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Miracey All You Need Is Love For Tilbe JW ShCM | An exuberant, happy exhibit, still only a puppy. I liked his size, good body for age, masculine in head, another who can improve in front. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Sistasu Silver Lining JW ShCM | An easy winner in this class, beautifully presented with an arrogant stance. Correctly shaped skull, dark eyes, good mouth, correctly placed ears. Correctly constructed with pleasing coat. Good strong action, a pleasing exhibit. |
| 2nd | Peekin Archie Tu | A smaller type and so nice to see a correct tail in line with the head. Full of arrogance, I liked his head. He just needs to develop in body. When he paid attention, moved correctly but found it hard to stay focused. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Jardhu Yenroc William of Orange | Quality, well bodied dog. I liked his head and expression. Correct skull, good eyes, correct muzzle all of which led to an intelligent, arrogant expression. Well made all though with level topline, he moved with style. |
| 2nd | Ch. Weatsom Margarets Legacy for Quingshui JW ShCM | Very pleasing in profile. I liked his head, just not quite the finish of muzzle of the winner. Good coat. A bit unsteady on the move. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Red Edition JW | A lovely dog. Excellent in profile he has a super head with pleasing eye. Good finish to muzzle, correct ear set. Neck of correct length to carry head proudly. Excellent shoulders leading to a good front. Level topline. Super coat, presented immaculately. Moved truly - CC and BOB. |
| 2nd | Ch. Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy JW ShCM | Not quite the finish of winner but another of pleasing type. Very arrogant outlook, pleasing head and dark eye. Well bodied and boned. Another who moved confidently. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Tameron Mr Givenchy | Nearly 10 years of age and as one would expect in the prime of life. I liked his overall size, masculine head, good coat, moved with verve. Best Veteran. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Jardhu Arte Lalique Chic | Such a pretty baby, full of mischief with a devilish expression! Sweet head, lovely body - had so much style and balance, she made me smile. Moved confidently - a very promising young lady. |
| 2nd | Mattadam Sea of Dreams at Miracey | Another bundle of fun with a lovely outline. Pretty head, well-constructed with good topline. Moved confidently. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Dolha’s Step Out in Style | Aptly named has bags of style. Cracking head with a gorgeous expression. Lovely dark eyes, ears set on correctly. Good neck, level topline. Coat just right for age, moved steadily. Another of great promise. |
| 2nd | Shenedene Bowgate | Giving a lot away in age to winner. Compact and showy. Pretty head, well bodied. Couldn’t match the front of the winner. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Gladmin Inala | Alert lady with a pretty head. Very typical overall, good topline, correct body and bone, good coat. Moved steadily. |
| 2nd | Sanchael Mei Lin | Seemed very tense on the table which made her hard to assess. I could see she was of good size and shape and feminine in head. Somewhat erratic on the move, obviously having an off day. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | A mixed class but one and two were very close up. My winner had good body, excellent topline and was well balanced. Another who presented a very pleasing profile. I liked her head and expression, good pigment. | |
| 2nd | Shirkeira Just An Illusion at Middletune | Very similar in make and shape. Well balanced, pleasing tail set. Correct body and bone. Moved with style. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Shirkeira Hearts Afire At Middletune | Nothing flashy about this one but so sound. Pretty face with eyes full of mischief. Very alert. Correct neck, good construction all through, level topline, correct tailset. Moved with style, RCC. |
| 2nd | Peekin Peek-A-Boo-Tu | Lovely type with excellent tailset. Pretty head, arrogant expression. Correctly bodied with a good topline. She moved adequately although found the floor quite interesting! |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zeeva Letz Do It JW | Lovely class headed by a quality bitch with such an arrogant expression. Pretty head, darkest of eyes, good muzzle and finish to underjaw. Correct ear set, head set on well. Good construction all through, level topline and correct tailset. A steady and true mover I was delighted to award her the BCC. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Ariadne | Similar in shape and make to the winner with an excellent topline. Not quite the expression of the winner. Good tailset. Really positive show person as were all the exhibits from this kennel. I preferred the front movement of the winner. |