Dog CC - Ch Damjoz First Edition
Res Dog CC & Best Veteran - Ch/Am Ch Chtaura Dream Machine (re-imp)
Bitch CC & Best in Show - Kutani Love Affair at Baltoro
Res Bitch CC & Res Best in Show - Chethang Laurencia at Jastina
Best Puppy in Show - Quaytown Share the Wish
The North of England Lhasa Apso Club held a Ch Show where I had a most pleasant day judging
It was such a pity that the weather was so horrendous that there were a great number of absentees
As is common these days the quality in bitches far outweighed that of the males & in fact the younger male classes
would give cause for concern.
There were some quality youngsters but not in depth, we must get away from this coat & presentation thing at all cost,
the breed is much more than that
Minor Puppy Dog 6
1st Pointon & Webster's - Quaytown Share the Wish: Nice head & expression, good neck & shoulders
best mover in this class. Topline needs to settle, good front, excellent hindquarters
balanced head & beautifully presented. Best Puppy in Show
2nd Norris's - Deelayne Sting and Steal for Damjoz: Standing, this dog is quite impressive, nice head, correct shaped eye.
Could have more neck & bit floppy in front. Moves OK in profile, superbly presented, in excellent coat.
3rd Phillips' - Dimara Top O'The Morning
Res Horne's - Hopeinn's Adrenaline Junkie at Chanceinn
Vhc Davis's - Jamikasoka Masquerade at Narmoak
Puppy Dog 2
1st Rout's - Simuje Jaleka: B/W in super coat, very good head & expression,
good neck and shoulders, moves true front and back, excellent topline.
Bit apprehensive to start with but soon got going & moved well
2nd Surtees' - Katay Magical Wizard: Different in balance to 1, little higher on leg than 1
& not as settled. OK in head, nice expression, good front. Just a touch longer cast
Junior Dog 6 (1 Abs)
Both my winners did everything not to win!
1st Cain's - Night Watchman by Kutani: Really nice dog, so naughty but then that's why we love the breed
super shape, sound coming & going, excellent topline & tailset
when he decided to move, in profile, he is super. Lovely head & expression, in super coat.
2nd Phillips' - Rictovia Ameriken Boy at Dimara: Gold, hope he has stopped growing, Standing has a stunning profile
which just detracts
3rd Barthorpe's - Patarch Hallowein
Res Whitehead's - Foxypoms Money Maker
Vhc Iredale's - Lianderville Angel Delight
Yearling Dog 5 (1 Abs)
1st Cain's - Night Watchman by Kutani
2nd Phillips' - Rictovia Ameriken Boy at Dimara
3rd Iredale's - Lianderville Angel Delight
Res Harrison's - Scrappy Doodle for Bryzobren
Maiden Dog 2
1st Phillips' - Rictovia Ameriken Boy at Dimara
2nd Surtees' - Katay Magical Wizard
Novice Dog 4 (1 Abs)
1st Phillips' - Rictovia Ameriken Boy at Dimara
2nd Rout's - Simuje Jaleka
3rd Whitehead's - Foxypoms Money Maker
Graduate Dog 4
1st Cain's - Night Watchman by Kutani
2nd Briscoe's - Bryzobren Shanipova at Barbustar: Grey, nice balance, enough neck for his size
little short in rib but moves OK. Good topline & front, in profile he is very steady,
super texture coat, presented first class, well handled
3rd Rout's - Simuje Jaleka
Res O'Rourke's - Cleverclaws Marcel de Malo at Dajelilne ShCM
Post Graduate Dog 8 (3 Abs)
1st Hall's - Shenedene R U Looking at Me: Not a big dog but well balanced, dense coat which hides his outline somewhat
Super head & expression, excellent pigment, well ribbed, excellent topline & tailset, sound both ways
well handled, beautifully presented
2nd Bateman's - Kutani Dante's Inferno at Baltoro: S/W, another standing in profile looks well, nice size like 1
OK in head and expression, good mouth, neck & shoulder. Topline rises a little on the table but moving is OK
Sure these two will change places on other occasions
3rd Harrison's - Bendellas Old Spice JW ShCM
Res Green's - Zanamop's Lightening Strikes Over Zanamop
Vhc O'Rourke's - Cleverclaws Marcel de Malo at Dajelilne ShCM
Limit Dog 9 (2 Abs)
Very nice class, the first three were all good in different ways
1st Cain's - Kutani Secret Agent: G/W liked for his size, balance and typical movement, not overdone anywhere
sound coming & going, good neck & shoulder, excellent topline & tailset, will carry his title I am sure
2nd Chalmers' - Chethang Nikodemus: Gold of similar type, not as composed on the move, but a lot to like
pretty much could be said of him as 1 & it wasn't easy to decide. I liked his head and expression a lot,
super coat & presented & sound both ways
3rd Dickinson, Taylor & Ventura Moore's - Terendak Record Signing
Res Edwards & McDougall's - Zuthis Hot Chatter of Quito
Vhc Horne's - Hopeinn Take That at Chanceinn
Open Dog 6 (1 Abs/1 w/dr)
What a class, four turned up and any could have won
1st Norris's - Ch Damjoz First Edition JW: Have judged this dog before but this was his day
Nice size, moves beautifully with the arrogance I feel the breed is losing, super outline, plenty of neck
excellent topline, superbly presented. CC
2nd Scarll's - Ch Timazinti Motoro JW: Think I judged this boy when he was much younger
Such a nice dog, very much the balance I was looking for, loved his head and expression, good neck & shoulder
well ribbed in super coat
3rd Watts' - Ch/Am Ch Hylan Shotru Brandy Alexander for Kenida (imp)
Res Holland's - Vaderlands Feel the Force
Veteran Dog 2
What a credit these two 10 yr olds are, who says show dogs are not healthy & fit?
1st Waterhouse's - Ch/Am Ch Chtaura Dream Machine (re-imp): Lovely dog & you would never imagine his age
Lovely size and balance, sound both ways, typical in head and expression, super coat texture & presentation Res CC
2nd Jones' - Becsgame Summer Breeze: Also 10 yrs and in superb coat & body condition, lovely head & expression,
good neck, excellent topline. On the final move he was not quite as sound in front as 1
Minor Puppy Bitch 10 (1 Abs)
Lots of baby puppies, at this young age not an easy class.
1st Phillips' - Dimara Irish Mist: Full of type & character, s/br, lovely shape, very sound, nice size
super head & expression, good neck & shoulder, excellent front, good topline, rosy future for her.
2nd Moorby's - Zanamop Fancy Free at Swandown: G/W, so naughty but so nice, very much a baby
but one I feel will do well with a bit more maturity. To go over on the table she was very nice,
when she decided to move she held her good outline. Will be interested to see her in a few months
3rd Davis' - Jamikasoka Crystal Rose at Narmoak
Res Horne's - Chanceinn's Hot Gossip
Vhc Horne's - Hopeinn's Eternal Dream
HC Phillips' - Jayridge Firefly
Puppy Bitch 10 (4 Abs)
1st Hattrell's - Jalus Jazzalicious at Khinjan: Very feminine, nice size, very nice head & the best balanced in the class
good topline & tailset, has enough neck for her size. To be critical could be a little finer over her shoulders
Moving in profile presents a lovely picture. Best Puppy Bitch
2nd Dickinson, Taylor & Ventura-Moore's - Terendak Educating Rita: Solid black, like all this colour you have to look a bit closer
for head detail, liked her head very much & has a true lhasa expression. Little longer cast than 1 but still has an attractive outline
beautifully presented & handled
3rd Surtees' - Katay Mystique
Res Phillips' - Jayridge Firefly
Vhc Horne's - Lippylou's Sugar Muffin
Junior Bitch 9 (5 Abs)
Nice class
1st Chalmers' - Rictovia Killer Queen at Chethang: Really liked her outline, good reach of neck, excellent front
well ribbed, good hindquarters, sound both ways, OK in profile though not helping her handler
2nd Shand-Clarke & Shand-Robinson's - Zentarr Megan at Shanclar: Such a feminine bitch, lovely head & expression
excellent pigment, good front. Not quite the reach of neck as 1, but still has balance. Sound both ways, would like just
a bit more substance
3rd Briscoe's - Bryzobren Artistic Lady for Barbustar
Res Horne's - Chanceinn's Wizza Dora
Yearling Bitch 4 (1 Abs)
1st Scarll's - Timazinti Hope and Dreams: Very nice young parti, gorgeous head and expression, good neck and shoulder
sound both ways, beautiful texture coat & superbly presented, really liked the way she carries herself in true Lhasa fashion
should do well
2nd Horne's - Hopeinn Some Like it Hot: Very pretty bitch, not quite the quality in head as 1 but still very feminine
good mouth, correct size, excellent balance, moved well
3rd Chalmers' - Chethang Nadia
Maiden Bitch 4 (2 Abs)
1st Surtees' - Katay Mystique: 3rd in good puppy class, here she was more settled. Good outline, excellent topline
very good in head & expression. Bit sloppy in front but was misbehaving a bit & this could be the reason, still young
& will be better when she settles
2nd Hayter's - Meranne's Magic Moments: Nice bitch, not helping her handler on the move & at times dug her heels in,
to go over has a very nice head, excellent mouth & underjaw, good in front. Still needs a bit more time with her coat but in a grey
this does always take time
Novice Bitch 5 (2 Abs)
1st Phillips' - Jayridge Firefly: Has the most lovely head & expression, one of the best movers here. Bit taller than I prefer
but moves out well. In the most lovely coat & body condition.
2nd Hayter's - Meranne's Magic Moments
3rd Deuchar-Fawcett's - Timazinti Zippy with Saranbeck
Graduate Bitch 4 (1 Abs)
1st Surtees’ - Showa Silhouette for Katay: G/br OK for size, good reach of neck, excellent topline & tailset
well laid shoulders. Little long cast but that was being critical. Moves well, excellent coat texture
2nd McCosh & Logan's - Kenworth Eskimo Kiss for Spyanki: Out of a smaller mould & not quite the head of 1.
Good pigment, excellent topline, moved and showed well, just needs a bit more coat to finish the picture.
3rd Hayter's - Meranne's Magic Moments
Post Graduate Bitch 11 (1 Abs)
1st Bateman's - Kutani Love Affair at Baltoro: Liked the type and style of this bitch, so nice to go over on the table
super head & expression, sound, good neck & shoulder, excellent topline & tailset, true lhasa coat, has such quality
beautiful outline, loved her & wished I could take her home. CC & Best in Show
2nd Cain & Lock's - Kutani Shabby Chic: Really taken with this bitch, don't think I have ever seen her before,
very much the type & style we have seen from this kennel. Still feel she could be a little bit more outgoing but lots to like
about her. See is litter sister to 1
3rd Phillips' - Dimara Agony Aunt
Res Harrison's - Bryzobren Menphis Belle
Vhc Marsh's - Kenworth Enigma
Limit Bitch 8 (2 Abs)
The hardest class of the day, really any could have won it & so I decided to judge on heads, expressions & movement.
1st Blaber's - Chethang Laurencia at Jastina JW ShCM: Has the most lovely head & expression, superb pigment, sound & free movement
lovely to go over, could write reams but I will just say she is lovely, so close for the CC, loved both bitches. Res CC & Res BIS
2nd Cain & Lock's - Chic Choix Kutani Charisma: Very similar in balance, so easily could have won, gorgeous outline
liked her head, carries herself so well with true lhasa arrogance, should make up no problem.
3rd Hall's - Dimara Filthy Gorgeous at Shenedene
Res Scarll's - Timazinti Mantilla
Vhc Hattrell's - Jalus High Class at Khinjan JW
Open Bitch 5 (1 Abs)
1st Waterhouse's - Chtaura She Will Be Loved: Very nice bitch, so feminine in head & expression, well balanced
sound coming & going, good neck & shoulder, excellent topline, super coat & body condition.
2nd Scarll's - Ch Timazinti Molly: Slightly larger than 1, lots to like, moves well, good reach of neck, good topline & tailset
super coat texture. Just felt 1 was a bit more feminine, looks like she has scratched her hair from her face.
3rd Holland's - Vaderlands Electra-fy
Res Surtees' - Rossgilde Thyme to Dream at Katay
Veteran Bitch 2
1st Waterhouse's - Ch Chtaura Kiss Me Honey JW: 7 years & looking so well, but then we know well the breed continues until the teens
so well balanced, loved her head & expression, excellent front, good topline & tailset, moves with such style.
2nd Deuchar-Fawcett's - Timazinti Zippy with Saranbeck: 7 years, in her first class wouldn't get her tail up, here she decided she
quite liked it and moved OK. Just lacking the coat finish of 1. Liked her head & expression