NATIONAL DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

NATIONAL DOG SHOW

9th May 2024 12th May 2024

Mr G HAZLEHURST

Official Judges Critique

Judging: Tibetan Spaniel, Utility Group

BEST OF BREED : 5287 LEMON, Mr S Ch Parloueve True Blue
Dog CC : 5287 LEMON, Mr S Ch Parloueve True Blue
Res Dog CC : 5288 LILLEY, Mrs G J Torfness Edward Bear At Kensing
Bitch CC : 5254 COOPER, Miss C L & OTTENS, Miss M & OTTENS, Miss S Susu The Brightest Star
Res Bitch CC : 5252 COOPER, Miss C & O'BRIEN, Miss Elizabeth Susu Princess Spice Parti Jw Vw W17
Best Puppy : 5326 TYLER, Ms Y Mullte Zal Ta Ma
Best Veteran : 5284 LEMON, Mr R Ch Souska I Need Your Love
Best Special Beginner :
I would like to firstly thank the officers & committee for the invitation to judge and also my stewards who were essential in helping me to keep things moving. I was delighted with the wonderful entry and remain grateful for all who entered their dogs. Unfortunately, a high proportion of the exhibits were moving very poorly due to the condition of the ground and it made it near impossible to access movement and this was reflected in many of my decisions. I was slightly concerned with the presentation of some of the exhibits, whilst it is widely and correctly accepted that the coat of the Tibetan Spaniel is not the be all and end all, it should be a given that the coat is clean and groomed before coming into the ring.

Class 1907 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 1908 MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5322 TAYLOR, Mrs H & Mr D N Oldcharm Can You Love Me At Maursett

A smart and happy gold sable with black mask. Good head and eye, chin and muzzle. Moved well coming and going and stood well, at all times keeping a level topline.
2nd: 5327 TYLER, Ms Y Mulltye Rol Mo
A smart 8 & ½ month sable dog puppy, pleasing head and outline. He was rather unsettled today and was quite determined to do his own thing, perfectly entitled to do as he is still a baby. I did manage to see evidence of good movement.
3rd: 5273 HORTON, Mrs Lesley & HORTON, Mr Nigel Oldcharm Love To Love Of Dixpat
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Class 1909 PD NO ENTRIES

Class 1910 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5286 LEMON, Mr R Parloueve Made You Look
A smart sable dog, nicely made with strong head features. Well-constructed, and this was evident both on the move and whilst on the table. Coat in very good condition, giving a good outline whilst in motion, moved with style
2nd: 5298 MINTO, Mrs Ellen Anacan Don't Stop Me Now
I really liked this dog, more of my type, however he was just out of puppy and on the day, he was eclipsed by the class winner. He is a red and white with small head, correct bite, and looked balanced in movement coming and going
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Class 1911 YD (4 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 5250 CLOSE, Mrs Julia & CLOSE, Mr Dave Velrok Royal Gold With Arikara
An impressive gold sable dog, with small head in proportion to his body, level topline, coat immaculately presented. On the move he was happy to oblige and showed well. Whilst on the table I noted he had the correct bite and ear set.
2nd: 5324 THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Time Lord JW
An eye catching Red dog, larger than the class winner, but this is not noted as a criticism, just a comparison. Very striking on the move and all in all a very pleasing exhibit
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Class 1912 ND (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 1913 GD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5250 CLOSE, Mrs Julia & CLOSE, Mr Dave Velrok Royal Gold With Arikara
2nd: 5299 O'CONNOR, Miss Elise Susu Rewrite The Stars For Talistella
A two year old pale gold, a glamour boy! But today, I preferred the movement of the class winner.
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Class 1914 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5251 COLAÇO, Ms Lisa & BROWN, Mr Nicolas / Saxtead Norbu
The first time actually going over this dog, but one that I have watched from a young puppy. He has developed into an appealing dog, and is shown very well by his handler. He is a gold sable, with a small head, correct bite. Good eye and muzzle, and nicely coated. Moved well coming and going and showed well in the challenge, but for me, on the day I felt he needed that little more maturity. No need to be prophetic to see he will win well and with top honours.
2nd: 5266 HARFORD, Mrs Andrea & HARFORD, Mr Michael Mennimoonz Dragon Fly
A gold parti colour, pleasing size with attractive head and expression, good mouth. Coat beautifully presented and moved with purpose.
3rd: 5293 MCDONALD, Ms A Susu Don't Stop The Parti At Balgay
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Class 1915 LD (11 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5288 LILLEY, Mrs G J Torfness Edward Bear At Kensing
When I last judged, he was my best puppy and I was thrilled to meet him again today and noted that he fulfilled his earlier promise. He has excelled in movement and stance and was one of the few who did not seem troubled by the unevenness of the ground. In good coat presented well finished the picture and delighted to award RCC
2nd: 5330 WATKINS, Mr Malcolm J & WATKINS, MRS OLWEN Amcross Pandit
A favourite of mine, judged him as young puppy where he also did well and again really pleased to see him as a mature adult. Not always in the mood to show, but today he was more than happy to oblige. He is a well-constructed Red and White Tibetan Spaniel with the small head in proportion to his body, good muzzle and cushioning. Today he moved well which was all the more amazing considering many others were finding the ground a problem.
3rd: 5249 CLOSE, Mrs Julia & CLOSE, Mr Dave Velrok King Silver With Arikara
Res: 5296 MCLEAN, Mrs Avril Glencoul Magical Dust
VHC: 5310 ROSE, Lady S A Caselden Oliver Twist

Class 1916 OD (9 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5287 LEMON, Mr S Ch Parloueve True Blue
Totally at one with his handler. A gold dog, with good mouth, correct muzzle, lovely dark eyes. Masculine without being coarse, sufficient neck, level top line and good tail set, richly plumed. Like all of the dogs placed in this class, there was something to like about them all, but today he was my choice for the DCC and BOB. I was pleased to see later that he was placed Group 4 in the Utility Group
2nd: 5239 BEVIS, Mrs P J Ch Skyvana Empty Dreams Of Starlance ShCEx
An immaculately presented gold sable male, with pleasing head and neck, carried on a nicely shaped body. Level topline and again was unperturbed by the condition of the ground, a tribute to his lovely hare feet! Moved with style.
3rd: 5259 DAVIES, Ms Carol Ann Ch Bowcara Be My Guest JW
Res: 5328 WALLIS BAGA, Miss Barbara A & WALLIS BAGA, Miss Jo Velrok Silver Mirage
VHC: 5330 WATKINS, Mr Malcolm J & WATKINS, MRS OLWEN Amcross Pandit

Class 1917 VD (5 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 5284 LEMON, Mr R Ch Souska I Need Your Love
I was worried about him from the word go! We have history you see, I made him my Best of Breed at my first Championship Show judging the breed. He then went on to win the utility group and then become the first Tibetan Spaniel to ever win BIS at a General Champ show. What was he going to be like in veteran? I’ve seen this with other big winning dogs in several breeds looking less than perfect in veteran classes. Thankfully, he came into the ring as usual with all the keenness and verve that he had in the past. He still has the attributes of head and eye, level top line kept coming and going, at one with his handler. Pleased to see he was placed 3rd in the Utility Veteran Group
2nd: 5270 HARFORD, Mrs Andrea & HARFORD, Mr Michael Tuyet Elvis Wonder Of You At Mennimoonz
A very smart Black and white dog. Well put together, in good coat and beautifully presented. Moved with purpose and showed well.
3rd: 5280 LEAK, Mr M & Mrs P Tuyet Ever Noble Bodhi Among Madire
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Class 1918 SBB (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 1919 MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5326 TYLER, Ms Y Mullte Zal Ta Ma
A very pretty Silver Sable girl with good expression and correct bite. Moderate bone and coat coming through nicely made for a very charming puppy, she moved well and in tune with her handler. BP
2nd: 5302 OSBORN, Mrs M L Quailmoor Gold Dust
Another very pretty and appealing gold sable puppy. She is a nice size and balanced. Unfortunately, she was not very confident and rather reluctant to walk which was a pity but I feel certain she has potential.
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Class 1920 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5272 HARFORD, Mrs Andrea & HARFORD, Mr Michael Baarnayotms April Showers At Mennimoonz
A 9 month old red sable petite girl with plenty of correct breed type. Coat nicely presented. A good bite, attractive eyes and good earset. Sufficient bone and looked good on the stand and on the move.
2nd: 5283 LEE, Mrs Susan T Oldcharm Love Not War
A gold bitch of a different type to the class winner, unfortunately she was a little over awed by the experience of this, her first show. Experience and more training will pay dividends
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Class 1921 JB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5242 BORRETT, Mrs C J Crockerne Moon Beam At Tibama
A well- made feminine Silver Sable with correct head, bite and cushioning. In excellent physical condition, as were all the exhibits from this kennel, this was evident as she moved with purpose. Coat and furnishings made for a pleasing outline.
2nd: 5307 ROSE, Lady S A Crockerne Moon Shine At Caselden
Litter sister to the class winner, a very pretty pale gold who was a little unsettled and reluctant to show her teeth whilst being examined on the table. She deserved a more detailed look as she has all the attributes that make for a very promising bitch, just needs a bit more time to settle.
3rd: 5285 LEMON, Mr R Parloueve Love Me Better
Res: 5283 LEE, Mrs Susan T Oldcharm Love Not War
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Class 1922 YB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5315 SIMPER, Miss H J & SCOATES, Miss ELISABETH & SCOAT Clydum Country Lass
A Red gold 16 month old bitch. Beautifully balanced when standing and on the move. Correct head with dark eye, correct dentition and nice ear lift. Good reach of neck, good spring of rib and level top line. Very striking on the move
2nd: 5279 LEAK, Mr M & Mrs P Velrok Razina Among Madire
Very taken with this gold sable girl, nicely made and moved extremely well totally in tune with her handler. This enabled a full appreciation of her shape and level topline.
3rd: 5265 HAMILTON, Mr Ian & HAMILTON, Mrs Gale Torfness Hollie Day Romance Of Galetibbian
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Class 1923 NB NO ENTRIES

Class 1924 GB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5276 HOURIHANE, Miss M C Amcross KutishiA very happy red, with black markings. A good head, body compact and neat. Showed very well coming and going, moving with style and drive
2nd: 5306 RICE, Mrs J Ricox I Love My Mini Me JW
Another happy red bitch, again well made with a pretty head and expression. Good body making for a balanced dog, unfortunately not moving as well today because of the ground.
3rd: 5236 ABERCROMBIE, Miss L Tibwood She Tells Our Story JW
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Class 1925 PGB (9 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 5271 HARFORD, Mrs Andrea & HARFORD, Mr Michael Tuyet Forever Bonnie At Mennimoonz
A very eye catching Black girl, with super head properties, nicely made body. Showed very well on the move, she had no concerns with the ground beneath her feet. However, in the challenge she was determined to do her own thing which unfortunately knocked her out of further consideration.
2nd: 5329 WALLIS BAGA, Miss Barbara A & WALLIS BAGA, Miss Jo Velrok Rafina
A small and neat red bitch, nicely balanced in outline. Was unsettled to begin with, but once gone over her on the table she seemed more confident. Moved with purpose and looked good coming and going.
3rd: 5331 WATKINS, Mr Malcolm J & WATKINS, MRS OLWEN Amcross Parti Puzzle
Res: 5241 BORRETT, Mrs C J Rosanley Rowena At Tibama
VHC: 5305 RICE, Mrs J Parloueve Back To Black Of Ricox JW

Class 1926 LB (12 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5254 COOPER, Miss C L & OTTENS, Miss M & OTTENS, Miss S Susu The Brightest Star
A feminine gold 2 year old bitch. A small neat head with good expression and nice lift to ears. Body balanced with a good spring of rib and top line maintained coming and going, hare feet, with nice furnishings and tail carried well. I was pleased to award her the CC, she just had the edge on the 2nd & 3rd today, both excellent quality bitches with breed type.
2nd: 5314 SIMPER, Miss H J & SCOATES, Miss ELISABETH & SCOAT Clydum Rhadiance Of Rhedd
A smart red bitch with appealing expression, very attentive to handler. A neat balanced exhibit, presented well. Covered the uneven ground well, keeping a level topline whilst standing and on the move.
3rd: 5275 HOURIHANE, Miss M C Bruesown Kyi Mo At Amcross
Res: 5255 CROUCHER, Miss B E M Bruesown Kaishvi
VHC: 5237 BEVERIDGE, Mr Nick Gianni Its Posh Totty

Class 1927 OB (10 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5253 COOPER, Miss C L Ch Malia Pumpkin Pie By Susu JW
A quality cream bitch that exudes femineity and style. She is a nice size and beautifully made and moves with flair, very hard not to be captivated by her expression and dark liquid eyes.
2nd: 5313 SIMPER, Miss H J & SCOATES, Miss ELISABETH & SCOAT Clydum Rhapsody In Rhedd
Another favourite, a red bitch with good head and eye, everything about her is free from exaggeration but manages to quietly but determinedly to make her presence felt. Moved confidently
3rd: 5311 SHORT, Mrs L Ch Malia Harvest Flower
Res: 5274 HOURIHANE, Miss M C Amcross Pandita
VHC: 5256 CROUCHER, Miss B E M Bruesown Jonsai

Class 1928 VB (7 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5252 COOPER, Miss C & O'BRIEN, Miss Elizabeth Susu Princess Spice Parti Jw Vw W17
An immaculately presented Parti Colour girl. She was faultlessly put through her paces, never once failing to impress with her charming demeanour, a true credit to her handler. Moved with drive and style. RCC
2nd: 5312 SIMPER, Miss H J & SCOATES, Miss ELISABETH & SCOAT Clydum Here Comes Edna
A neat and compact red bitch, with sweet head, good lift to ear. Well made and balanced and still able to take the uneven ground in her stride.
3rd: 5268 HARFORD, Mrs Andrea & HARFORD, Mr Michael Velrok Zulaikha At Mennimoonz
Res: 5325 TYLER, Ms Y Mulltye Parba Somba
VHC: 5304 RICE, Mrs J Ch Souska Devotion VW