LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW
Judges Critiques
LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOWMr Tom MATHER
Judging: Tibetan Spaniel, Utility Group
LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW 26/7/2024
TIBETAN SPANIEL
BEST OF BREED : 880 MORTON, Mrs L M Ch Linsdown Jai
Dog CC : 880 MORTON, Mrs L M Ch Linsdown Jai
Res Dog CC : 853 BEVIS, Mrs P J Ch Skyvana Empty Dreams Of Starlance ShCEx
Bitch CC : 858 COOPER, Miss C & O'BRIEN, Miss Elizabeth Ch Susu Princess Spice Parti Jw Vw W17
Res Bitch CC : 851 ADAMS, Mrs G Ch Balgay Okurimono
Best Puppy : 879 MORTON, Mrs L M Linsdown Gabriel
Best Veteran : 858 COOPER, Miss C & O'BRIEN, Miss Elizabeth Ch Susu Princess Spice Parti Jw Vw W17
Best Special Beginner : 862 DERIZZIO, Ms Ann Saxtead Flash Harry
I enjoyed judging your lovely breed. Temperaments were absolutely first class and all of the exhibits were clean, well presented and typical. Not the best of rings as it had a divider in the centre and the ground was rather uneven. My two excellent stewards were a delight and made my job very easy.
Class 320 MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
Three very typey pups.
1st: 874 MCDONALD, Ms A Balgay Gold N Ticket NAF. Nicely balanced and has a pleasing head and expression. Well carried ears, nicely cushioned, blunt muzzle. Well ribbed body. Lovely coat texture. Particularly good hind action gave him the edge here. Sympathetically handled.
2nd: 863 DUNSDON, Mrs Sarah Malia Magical Memories For Mawali. Very attractive head and expression. Good eyes, blunt muzzle and excellent dentition. Sturdy, well ribbed body with high set tail. Moved soundly.
3rd: 856 CHRISTIE, Mrs D & Miss L Balgay Gold N Buzza
Class 321 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 879 MORTON, Mrs L M Linsdown Gabriel. Best Puppy. A really good prospect, in profile he is free moving and he impressed me both out and back. Well coated for age with a smallish, masculine head and very pleasing expression. Very good dentition. Moderate bone and typical feet. Well ribbed with good topline and high set tail.
2nd: 892 TAYLOR, Mrs H & Mr D N Oldcharm Can You Love Me At Maursett. He was feeling the effects of the heat slightly but still put up a good show for me. Attractive expression with bright expressive eyes. Decent forehand and good body for age. Well coated.
3rd: 898 TYLER, Ms Y Mulltye Rol Mo
Class 322 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 878 MORTON, Mrs L M Oldcharm Woke Up In Love. Mature in coat, body and attitude. Nicely balanced with a high set, well carried tail. Nicely cushioned muzzle with an excellent mouth. Impressed on the move with a fluid, positive easy action.
2nd: 898 TYLER, Ms Y Mulltye Rol Mo. Not quite as finished as yet as the winner but he too has an attractive, masculine, slightly domed, smallish head. Good body proportions with a high set tail. A shade untidy in front action but very good hind movement.
Class 323 PGD (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 896 THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Time Lord JW. A high-quality exhibit, smallish skull, bright expressive eyes. Good muzzle. Very good forehand with moderate bone and typical hare feet. Moved out well with a brisk action and he is completely sound both ways.
2nd: 877 MORTON, Mrs L M Linsdown Gibran. Another with lovely typical feet. Attractive head, blunt muzzle, good eyes. Particularly good forehand with well laid shoulders and moderate bone. Not quite the hind action of the winner. Handled to advantage.
3rd: 862 DERIZZIO, Ms Ann Saxtead Flash Harry
Class 324 LD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
A good class.
1st: 855 CHRISTIE, Mrs D & Miss L Betranna Athos. Smart and masculine with a smallish head, dark bright eyes and lovely muzzle with perfect dentition. Decent forehand, well ribbed with high set tail. Moved very well. Very good coat texture.
2nd: 876 MCLEAN, Mrs Avril Glencoul Magical Dust. Close up. Nicely balanced, good skull with slight dome. Cushioned muzzle with good mouth. Typical hare feet and moderately boned. Sound and free moving.
3rd: 857 COLAÇO, Ms Lisa & BROWN, Mr Nicolas / Saxtead Norbu
Class 325 OD (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 880 MORTON, Mrs L M Ch Linsdown Jai. CC & BOB. Mature, unexaggerated and absolutely typical. Masculine, smallish head with a really pleasing expression, lively bright eyes. Nicely cushioned muzzle. Presents a lovely outline as he is well balanced and alert. Excellent forehand with moderate bone and really firm shoulders and tight elbows. Sound and brisk on the move, his good textured jacket with distinct mane was presented to best advantage.
2nd: 853 BEVIS, Mrs P J Ch Skyvana Empty Dreams Of Starlance ShCEx. Reserve CC. Quite an eye-catcher as he is very well schooled and despite the heat he was absolutely on his toes at all times. Moderate bone and good feet. Well ribbed with good topline and high set tail. Moved out well with some style.
3rd: 893 THOMPSON, Miss Olivia Susu Prince Charming ShCEx
Class 326 VD NO ENTRIES
Class 327 SBD/B (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 862 DERIZZIO, Ms Ann Saxtead Flash Harry. Smart and masculine and shown in first class coat and condition. Pleasing head and expression. Has some forechest and well laid shoulders. Good spring of rib. Smart and sound on the move.
Class 328 MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 875 MCDONALD, Ms A Balgay Gold Digga NAF. Best Puppy Bitch. Shows lots of promise. Very pretty head and expression with nice blunt muzzle and some cushioning. Good forehand with moderate bone, slight bow and typical feet. Well ribbed for age with firm topline. Moved out well.
Class 329 PB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 897 TYLER, Ms Y Mullte Zal Ta Ma. Soundly made, pleasing to handle and typical in all respects. Feminine expression with good pigmentation and a nice muzzle. Not quite as mature in body yet as the minor puppy but good tailset and carriage. Good quarters with moderate angulation.
Class 330 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 869 LEE, Mrs Susan T Oldcharm Love Not War. I could easily imagine signing a CC for this lovely youngster. Very good facial properties with bright eyes, good muzzle and perfect dentition. Well balanced with good ribbing. Sound and active on the move and her full, silky coat is presented to best advantage.
2nd: 897 TYLER, Ms Y Mullte Zal Ta Ma
Class 331 PGB (5 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 885 RICE, Mrs J Ricox I Love My Mini Me JW. Not in quite the fullest of coats but she has nothing to hide, grand head and expression. Decent forehand with moderate bone and wells et neck and good shoulders. Well ribbed with good topline and tailset. Moved out well with particularly good hind action.
2nd: 850 ABERCROMBIE, Miss L Tibwood She Tells Our Story JW. Very pretty and feminine, nice muzzle, decent chin and good pigment. A fraction longer in loin than the winner but she too has a good topline and high set, well carried tail. Very pleasing profile action.
Class 332 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 895 THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Shady Lady. Certainly CC quality. She has a delightful temperament, very gay and alert. Attractive head, with blunt muzzle and dark, expressive eyes. Good forehand with typical hare feet. Well bodied with high set tail. Strong, well-made hindquarters. Steps out well with an easy, fluid action.
2nd: 867 HUGHES, Miss V A C Andor Jubilee Queen. Smallish skull with well-carried ears, dark sparkling eyes and a good muzzle and pleasing dentition. Moderate bone and slight bow. Good spring of rib. Firm topline. Another with very good hind action.
3rd: 870 LYNCH, Miss S Parloueve Who's That Girl
Class 333 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 851 ADAMS, Mrs G Ch Balgay Okurimono. Reserve CC. A super quality bitch with a delightful head and expression. Good forehand with moderate bone and good feet. Sturdy body with good spring of rib and excellent topline and tailset. Strong, moderately angulated hindquarters. Sound and true on the move and shown in excellent condition.
2nd: 882 RICE, Mrs J Ch Ricox Somebody To Love JW Sh.CM ShCEx VW. A stylish, typey Veteran of obvious quality. Attractive head, fairly short well set neck and good shoulders. Well ribbed body with good topline and tailset. Beautifully balanced and moved out with some style.
Class 334 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 2
Two lovely Veterans.
1st: 858 COOPER, Miss C & O'BRIEN, Miss Elizabeth Ch Susu Princess Spice Parti Jw Vw W17. CC. Lively, active and alert and despite the heat she put on an impressive show to beat some lovely bitches today. Pleasing head and expression with some chin and a nicely cushioned muzzle. Excellent dentition. Good forehand with moderate bone and typical feet. Very well ribbed with good body proportions. Moved very well with a brisk, easy action and her rapport with her handler was impressive.
2nd: 883 RICE, Mrs J Ch Souska Devotion VW. This too is a lovely Tibetan Spaniel, perhaps not quite as vivacious as the winner but has all the essentials. Feminine attractive head, good forehand. Sturdy, well ribbed body and strong, moderately angulated hindquarters. Sound and very typical on the move.
Judge: Tom Mather