Merseyside Toydog Club

Merseyside Toy Dog Club

Open Show

Sunday 29th September 2019

May I convey my thanks to the society for their kind invitation to judge Chihuahuas at this show, their fabulous welcome, organisation, hospitality and generous gift. Thank you to the exhibitors who supported my entry and their sporting acceptance of my placings. It was a great honour to go over so many beautiful dogs, that made my decisions very challenging at times. Finally, thank you to my Steward Denise Hurst, who kept the ring running so well and smoothly throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed my day.

Chihuahua L/C

P (4, 1) 1. Waterworth’s Barwater Miss Marple – 11 mth tri bitch. Beautiful outline and appealing expression. Lovely dark round eyes and large flaring ears. Super ruff, pants and plumed tail completed a very attractive picture. Attentive to her handler throughout. Moved soundly, holding a firm topline, a real showgirl who easily demands the spotlight. Awarded BPIB, never stopped showing, looked amazing and pleased to see her shortlisted in the group. 2. Emmerson’s Ismirelle’s Parti Pooper – 10 mth red and white male. A gorgeous soft expression with great dark pigment. Good reach of neck flowing into a level topline. Correct sickle tail carried high throughout. Presented in lovely condition and a very sound mover. Unfortunate to meet 1 today and could easily change place on another occasion.

J (7, 1) 1. Entwistle’s Dorenty’s Fancy That – 14 mth fawn sable bitch. Nothing overdone, but oozed quality. A very pretty girl indeed. Saucy expression, moderately short muzzle, with beautiful dark round eyes, using perfectly placed flaring ears to her advantage. Dainty feet and a compact outline. Firm topline held when standing and moving. A compact girl who moved with reach and drive. So very sound in every way. Beautiful flat coat, with sufficient ruff. Attentive to her handler and looked a natural in the ring. Very pleased to award her BOB. 2. Wills Dorentys Chewi Veeton – 14 mth cream dog. I found out later, this boy is litter brother to 1 and much of the same applies. This dog has a softer expression than his Sister, also very appealing. very true coming and going. Today the Sister had the edge for her saucy attitude.

PG (6,2) 1. Daly’s Lozmarchi Macs Midnight – 13 mth tri dog. Such a happy, compact, dainty boy, totally at one with his handler. Dark round eyes, domed head, good stop, large flaring ears, just loved the way he looked at his handler. Sufficient reach of neck into a very firm, level topline. Moved with reach and drive, very true coming and going. Lovely coat condition. Perfect turn of stifle and hocks let down. Much appreciated the combination of this dog being dainty with a beautiful outline. A very worthy RBOB. 2. Waterworth’s Barwater Black Majic – 2yrs tri bitch. So very pretty and appealing expression. Lovely straight front, enhanced by a beautiful pure white ruff. Slightly longer than 1, but so very balanced. A sound mover who covered the ground well. On this occasion, just preferred the confidence and gay spirit of 1.

O (5,1) 1. Wills Dorentys Dazzlin Duncan – 2 ½ yr substantial cream male - lovely dog full of presence. Apple domed head with dark, round appealing eyes and large flaring ears. Level topline leading into a nice tailset. Alert to his handler, moved and stood well. 2. Wills Dorentys Ello Vera – 4 yr cream bitch – another lovely dog from this kennel. I found out later she is Dam to this class 1st and my BOB. What a pretty and sound bitch. A sassy girl who moved around the ring with ease. Good straight front and rear angulation. Shown with a lovely coat and condition.

Chihuahua S/C

P (6) 1. Fothergill’s Diamonchi Little Miss Star – 9 mths, this cream bitch took my eye as she entered the ring, so balanced and beautifully proportioned for one so young. Pretty head, with a moderate short muzzle and super dark pigment. Compact and dainty, a lovely size for her age. A sound mover, accentuating a firm top line and perfect sickle tailset. BPB. So pleased to see her shortlisted in the group. 2. Day’s Bratilda Galway Girl at Monicachi – 10 mths cream bitch – another quality bitch, appealing outline and a pretty head. Super, straight front, with good turn of stifle and drive from the rear. Lovely sickle tail and stood like a rock. At one with her handler and trained to perfection. Pushed hard to please, a quality bitch through and through. Slightly larger girl than 1, unfortunate to meet my 1st today.

J (5,1) 1. Fothergill’s Bondor Mr Sunshine at Diamonchi – 16mnths, red male – The most appealing round dark eye loved his expression, nicely made with a firm topline. Good spring of rib, with straight legs and tight elbows. Sufficient turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Moved well when he found his feet on the slightly slippy floor. Stood well in the challenge, a promising young man and one to watch. 2. Hunt’s Moltobello My Time To Shine – 6 mnts cream male – what a happy boy he is, lovely to see a youngster so confident. Great head, large flaring ears, with an appealing soft expression. Good reach of neck flowing into a level topline. Moved out confidently with good reach and rear drive.

PG (7, 1) 1. Taylor’s Arkoschi Miss Prim N Proper – 22 mths black and tan bitch - presented in tip top, gleaming condition. Super head and saucy expression, Compact girl, just slightly longer than tall, with good bone. Super shoulder placement, with lovely strong straight legs. Dainty feet placed straight at every step. So brisk on the move, showing her super outline and perfect sickle tail to the best. So true at every angle, with a perfect free stand. Never stopped showing and pushed hard in the challenge. A top quality bitch, who I was pleased to award RBB. 2. Hunt’s Moltobello Queen of My Heart – 2 yrs red bitch – balanced and pretty bitch. Dark round, expressive eyes and large flaring ears. Her body is so correct, balanced and sound. Level topline, sickle tail. Moved well in all directions. Another quality bitch.

O (6,1) 1. Hunt’s Valenchino Mocking Jay For Moltobello – 4 ½ yrs fawn male - one I have admired from ringside, but even better hands on - well constructed apple domed head, moderately short muzzle, expressive eyes with a melting, saucy expression. Shoulders well laid, straight legs, dainty feet, spirit level topline, good spring of rib, lovely turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Sickle tail. Perfect size and proportions - compact with sufficient body length and super balance. Moved with confidence and strong drive behind. Presented in immaculate, fit and toned condition. His movement was brisk as he took it all in his stride, what a showman. Perfectly sound at every angle. Totally at one with his handler, who he continuously looks attentively and adoringly towards. This gay, spirited little man is a fine example of the breed, a worthy BOB and pleased to see him hold his own to be shortlisted in a strong Toy group. 2. Holland – Smith’s – Diamonchi Shine Like a Star - 2yrs cream bitch – what a pretty girl, lovely dark pigment, appealing, feminine expression and used her large flaring ears to full advantage. Medium size, compact and dainty. Tail carried well. Despite initially being unsettled on the move, eventually demonstrated good reach, drive and sound at all angles. A lovely type of quality bitch that held my eye throughout, she completes a beautiful picture moving and standing.

Judge Anne Halls (Jorazan)