Paignton & District Fanciers' Association

Paignton & District Fanciers Association August 2021

TIBETAN TERRIER Judge: Steven J Green

I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Association for the invitation to judge and their hospitality, thanks also to the exhibitors who entered under me and granted me the second highest entry in the group, I always set out to ensure that I give equal and fair time and consideration to all of the dogs present and I hope that this was the case. Having started judging in 1990, and awarding CCs since 2001, I found this judging assignment once of the most interesting and challenging and a chance to reflect on the state of the breed. The appeal of the breed for me has been its natural and un-exaggerated form, I cringe when I hear it described as a glamorous breed or that a certain dog is described as being the new type or another one being described as old fashioned! the standard has never called for glamour and when the breed is assessed in that manner by judges, I fear we are on the slippery slope for the future of the breed, as for a dog being new type or old fashioned, I cannot see that this can be the case when the breed standard in its essence and what it describes has not changed since the introduction of the breed and so to describe a dog as being new or old fashioned says again more about a judge than the breed itself. A few observations on the breed, it was good to see the size of those dogs entered where by and large fitting within the standard, shape and size of feet have improved since I last judged, having being lucky with the weather it was great to be able to asses them outside and not have handlers running around at break neck speeds dragging their dogs with them in an attempt to hide their movement, the standard asks you asses movement at the speed of walking or trotting only, I was looking for a balanced efficient driving movement that is correct one for the breed with good reaching front extension, balanced with an equally driving rear, however without the pads of the back feet being kicked up in an inefficient manner, it seems judges are being mistaken if they think is the correct movement for the breed it is not. Head shape and size in the breed is becoming worrying, with heads being too heavy and broad (bucket heads) or the other extreme long and thin and snipey. Reading Dr Greigs thoughts on the breeds head it cannot be understated on the importance to the breed and its origin and development. The balance of the foreface and skull allows for the correct placement of the eyes which in turn allowed for the dogs to have the optimum range of vision, whilst the standard calls for them to be large and round eyes, even small eyes in narrow skull too close together can give the appearance of being large. Many also lack enough strength in the zygomatic arch, again not in an exaggerated way but again to give balance to shape over all of the head and in keeping with the correct width of the jaw. Eye colour on the whole was Ok but even in this entry there were more than a few with lighter shade eyes than is good for the breed, those who are calling for the stance on chocolates in the breed must take this into serious consideration the breed is probably genetically as broad as it has ever been so the acceptance of chocolate for this reason in my own opinion a very weak one. Whilst there a few with tails which I think are too short, it was a joy to see many still with a kink towards their ends. Temperaments were very good and it was lovely to see so many of the youngster enjoying their first experience of the show ring and taking it all in their stride

Minor Puppy Dog (1 Entries Abs: 0)

1st: Erskine-Jones, Jiggy Stardust at Unohoo, Charming gold, brindle and white youngster, pleasing head with very typical expression with excellent pigmentation, skull of good proportion and nice length of neck. He presents a nice overall outline which shows he has the correct proportions of neck and length of leg, for me still need a little more body but he is young and this should come with time, covered the ground well but was challenge to his handler, although he stood alone in this class, he was a worthy winner and I am sure will have a bright future

Puppy Dog (2, 0)

1st Chamberlain’s Araki Shamana at Tegkei , White and black, well presented puppy who has a great deal of appeal, pleasing size with a very nice outline, attractive head with very good pigmentation, liked his length and depth of rib and has nice topline, good angles front and back and well-muscled for age, moved with precision and covered the ground well, all in all a very nice puppy who should have a bright future, Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Breed

2nd: Harrison, Araki Schneeflocker TAF Gold and white eye-catching youngster, very good pigmentation and dentition and I like his strength of underjaw, nice neck and front with an acceptable depth of chest for his size, good spring of rib, very nice size and shape feet. Wealth of coat for his age and of good texture.

Junior Dog (2 ,0)

Two very nice youngsters with much to admire, 1st: Whites, Trytez Try'n Stop MeBlack and white, great outline, pleasing head shape and proportion, good dentition and lovely expression and pigmentation and, head carried well on a nice length of neck into well laid shoulders, strong front with lovely shape and sized feet. length and depth of rib of correct proportions, lovey set on and well carried tail, good rear muscle for age and this showed in his driving movement.

2nd: Thomas’s, Kelmorespitz Golden Storm, Gold Sable and White, really liked his masculine head, and has excellent pigmentation, neck and shoulders with ideal front assembly, strong body of good proportions coupled with his lovely rear angulated and muscled rear end very mature coat for age

Yearling Dog (7, 1) Very nice class with some promising youngsters,

1st: Lambert’s, Barnstorm American Edition for Shamisha by Dzine, Black and white, very smart looking dog with a super outline and good overall balance, well-proportioned head and correct pigmentation with good dentition, clean front with well laid shoulders nicely ribbed up with plenty of lung room, and a strong topline held at all times, well set on and carried tail with lovely kink, coat of very nice texture and presented to perfection, moved with purpose with good front extension.

2nd: Armstrong’s, Rigaze Dalai Gartok at Tizzycharm, Gold sable and white, very much liked his size and overall picture he presented balance yet compact enough, charming head and expression with good dentition, pleasing length of neck with well laid shoulders, robust body with a good topline that he held well when moving well angled read and lovely low hocks, he has a good deal of promise which I am sure he will fulfill.

3rd: Harrison’s, Tegkei Playing the Game

Novice Dog (5, 0)

1st: Armstrong’s, Rigaze Dalai Gartok at Tizzycharm, 2nd: Harrison’s, Araki Schneeflocker TAF, 3rd: Thomas’s, Kelmorespitz Golden Storm

Post Graduate Dog (4, 0)

1st Meakin’s Layoli Firecracker at Miksang, Black smart looking dog with a very nice outline and of a pleasing size, head of lovely proportion with a really strong Tibetan expression, good neck and shoulders, with a very nice front, correct bone and good depth of chest with a very compact body well covered and in good muscle, strong mover, overall, he has much to commend him

2nd Mckinley’s Araki the Gamechanger, Black and white, another one in good form and handles well when you examine him, his head full of charm and in particularly his eyes which I found so expressive. Good neck and shoulders and very nice front with ideal strength of bone. very nicely proportioned body and with very nice rear that was well muscled. Tail carried well, with a wealth of beautiful maintained coat, covered the ground well was in harmony with his handler.3rd Fenton’s A Layoli Path Finding Magic

Limit Dog (11, 2) One of the most enjoyable yet challenging class of dogs I have had to judge, with such a good depth of quality, there were a number of exhibits who on another day could easily take even higher honours but my decision was down to some hair splitting points

1st Cooper & Purslow’s Araki Whodares Wins, Back and white, a really good dog to go over he has an impressive presence about him holding himself so well at all times. very good proportion and size skull which just enhanced his expression full for Tibetan arrogance, very good neck of correct length and most pleasing shoulders very well laid back, true front and great depth of chest with excellent spring of rib, strong topline which was held when he moved, strong and well angulated rear leg with very nice low hocks, really drove around the ring with the most efficient of movement. Beautiful presented and well handled, I highly considered him for the top awards in the challenge, but I am positive he will attain them soon.

2nd, Cross’s Silgarhi Sonam, Gold, white sable, such a smart looking dog who pushed the winner hard in this class, correct proportion skull with a charming expression very good dentition and pigmentation, strong next and nicely laid shoulders, clean true front with strong elbows, great depth of cheat and well sprung rib and a lovely high set tail, well angulated rear which he used to full effect when he moved around the ring, beautiful textured coat, again another one I am sure will soon be gaining top awards.

3rd Bingham and Plummer’s Silgarhi Holy Smoke to Tetsikarma JW

Open Dog (10,0) A real pleasure to judge this class and to have a chance to assess some top-class dogs,

1st, Cross’s: Silgarhi Quigleys Quest, Black really impactful dog that caught my eye at the start of the class, and my impression of him only increased when I went over him, a really beautiful head so expressive and a really arrogant look to him with great pigmentation. Great length and strength of neck which he uses to show a real balanced out line at all times, he reminded me of the saying that a well-balanced Tibetan Terrier can carry the moon on his back and this boy illustrates this phrase to perfection, textbook shoulders and front, plenty of lung room in his well sprung and deep chest, and lovely rear angulation and very well-muscled, really moved so beautifully in an efficient and stylish manner, beautiful coat of correct texture and beautifully presented. The Kennel Club Certificate states that its winner is of such outstanding merit as to be worthy of the title Champion, and I was more than confident in signing this for this worthy dog, Dog CC and BOB.

2nd, Stickley’s Ch Walkamile Here Comes the Sun JW SCHCM, A lovely dog who again was a joy to assess, Lovely dark eyes and very nice pigmentation, good strong neck into well shaped front with good clean front and strength of bone. I liked his depth of chest with strong rib with very good topline that he kept at all times. Balanced front and rear angles showed his correct construction, which was confirmed in his wonderful movement, immaculate coat of great texture and beautifully presented, a great example of the breed and a very worthy Champion Res Dog C.C..

3rd, Inwood & Price’s Lasang Mister Dick at Bedivere

Minor Puppy Bitch (4 ,1)

1st Inwood’s Boshanti Yashmina at Bedivere, Black with white markings, a youngster full of personality who kept her handler on her toes! Nicely balanced head with correct pigmentation with well placed and carried ears, good length of neck with pleasing shoulders, very nice front, liked her shoulders and has a good spring of rib for her age, with good bone, well angulated rear and lovely set on and carried tail, full of herself when on the move, I will follow her progress with interest. Best Puppy Bitch

2nd Cross’s Silgarhi Yintai, again a very attractive young lady who hold herself very well, nice shaped head and proportioned head with a delightful expression lovely eye shape and colour with good dentition. good clean flowing into a pleasing lay of shoulder, good depth and spring of rib for age with very nice topline and very well set on tail with a good strong angulated rear. Moved well and looked a very promising prospect.

3rd Perk’s Tegkei Tegan Truffle

Puppy Bitch (5,1)

1st Rutley’s Javeys Tiger Lilli Black with white, a most attractive puppy who is of very strong breed type, charming shape head with lovey dark expressive eye, good dentition with a good strength of underjaw, carry’s her head well on a pleasing length of neck, study and compact body but still feminine, well angulated rear with good muscle for age, moved with confidence and really covered the ground well, presented in immaculate and good texture coat for her age.

2nd Cross’s Silgarhi Xantarahni, Sable and White, very nice puppy who has great appeal for type, gorgeous head lovely pigment and most appealing eyes with good dentition. Good neck, lovely clean front, good strength of bone, correctly proportioned body and a very nice topline to be picky would just like little more body coverage but I am sure this will come with time. Pleasing topline and very nicely set on tail, when she settled, she moved with assurance and covered the ground well, and pushed hard to win the class.

3rd, Kitcher’s Javeys Jasmin

Junior Bitch (5 ,1) again some very nice youngster present and given the recent limitations to their showing career they all conducted themselves with real credit.

1st Cherry’s Lynces More Than a Dream, Black and white, mature young lady who has a lovely overall balance, very pleasing typical expression full of Tibetan charm, balanced skull with well placed ears. Lovely neck and shoulders, pleasing shoulders with a firm topline all over good depth of bone and nicely muscled rear full of strength and power, well carried and high set on tail completed the picture, quality texture coat for her age. Moved with positive stride and covered the ground with ease, she has all the components to mature into a very worthy example of the breed.

2nd Palmer’s Shamisha Showcase for Gemaras, Gold, sable and white. Very attractive feminine youngster, who really catches your eye, charming head with a nice balance to it, expressive eyes and good width of jaw, good clean neck in to nice shoulders, good spring of rib with lovely firm topline, very sell set on tail and beautifully carried at all times, well muscled and angulated rear with lovely low set hocks, stylish mover with particular nice front extension, her handler really gets the most out of her and shows her to her best. Coat of wonderful quality and presented to perfection.

3rd Betts & Andrew-Tempest's Mikudi Priti Woman

Yearling Bitch (4 ,2)

1st Wren’s Remmus Catch a Falling Star, Grey shaded, really beautiful feminine head a lovely balance to it with very expressive eyes, very nice neck with really well laid shoulders, true front good feet, really compact body but correct for size, well set on tail which she carried well on the move, covered the ground with efficiency. Lovely textured coat and very well presented 2nd Honneywill’s, Tegkei No Drama, Sable and white, really appreciated her head with super pigment, strong underjaw, correct shoulders and nice length of neck well ribbed up with plenty of spring of rib, firm loin well muscled and angulation to the rear, really well grounded when staked but also has good reach on the move, great textured and presented coat another very honest and typical TT

Novice Bitch (8, 0)

1st Cherry’s Lynces More Than a Dream

2nd Watkin’s Balesa a Touch of Sass, black with an attractive outline, well proportioned head with good pigmentation, neck of good length and nice shoulders, well muscled back end with strong thighs and lovely low set hocks. Lovely shape and size feet which showed in her assured movement, has a beautiful coat of great texture and presented to the highest standard.

3rd Smith’s Yeshi Truly Scrumptious

Post Graduate Bitch (6, 1) this was a most enjoyable class to judge with a great depth of quality present

1st, Hadlow’s & Hearne’s Snoanda Hello Dolly, Black and white, this TT really is the epitome of a fully mature TT, and just what is desired by the breed standard. She has a great shape skull with the most expressive of dark eyes, great pigmentation and a really delightful Tibetan expression, lovely neck in to text book shoulders, strong front of good bone, ideal length of rib and depth of chest, she is study and strong but not overdone in any, wonderful rear angulation not only means she can drive out total soundness she is also has a lovely balanced silhouette that she holds at all times, and was a joy to watch moving. Wonderful texture coat immaculately presented, for me she really pushed hard in what was a very strong bitch line up and so I was very pleased to award her the Bitch C.C..

2nd Erskine-Jones's Unohoo Lupi Lu, White and gold with black points, another exhibit from the top draw, she is full of quality and has great promise, appealing expression with excellent pigmentation and lovely dentition, she has a super neck and shoulder placement and lovely strong topline, good rib with plenty of lung space, ideally set on tail, very good rear angulation with lovely low set hocks, she moved in harmony with her handler and cover the ground with total ease in such an efficient fashion, beautiful quality coat presented in an excellent manner.

3rd Honeywill’s Tegkei Having a Laugh

Limit Bitch (10 ,3) having seen the quality of bitches in this class not only an enjoyable thing to judge but also give assurance that the breed quality examples to ensure the next generations.

1st Cooper & Purslow’s Whell Meet Again, Sable, this really is a beautiful TT, she is really top quality throughout and this is not only apparent when you go over her but also in her soundest of movement. Delightful feminine head balanced but full breed arrogance and the desired resolute expression, good shoulders and length of neck, strong front with good bone, lovely shape and size feet, correct depth of chest and spring of rib, firm topline with ideal set on tail, as I said her movement is a real delight and she was presented in tip top condition and well handled, I am sure her title will also soon be achieved. Res Bitch CC

2nd Hadlow’s Quidditch a Touch of Sass, Gold, sable and white, pushed the winner hard in this class and much about her could equally applies to this young lady, really impressed by her overall balance and outline, most appeal head and expression with great pigmentation, very nice neck and lay of shoulder, clean front balanced by a well angulated rear, lovely compact body, excellent coat of correct texture presented in a first class fashion, sound positive movement. I am sure she will be able to attain her title in the breed.

3rd Stickley’s Walkamile Sunflowers

Open Bitch (7, 0)

1st Smith’s Tetsimi Rock Your Sox Off, black bitch of a very strong type that appeals to me, text book balance to her head again really feminine but the correct strength for the breed, lovely eye colour and pigmentation with lovely strength of underjaw, head well carried on a very nice length of neck into well laid shoulders, very good spring of rib with a lovely firm topline, with perfect set on tail, great strength of bone and angulated rear, with lovely low hock, beautiful texture coat expertly presented, she was the strongest mover in the class covering the ground with total ease. She was in the lineup in the shortlist for the highest awards, but on the day lost out, however she is of such merit that the Big Green card is something she can easily achieve.

2nd Chessell’s Araki Areu Ready for this at Stylaxian Sh.CM, Gold sable, another top quality exhibit in this entry who was a pleasure to assess, most attractive expression and well balanced head with great pigmentation, lovely neck and shoulder with a very good shoulder placement, clean true front, well covered body with good chest and lovely level topline, strong positive movement, and presented in the most excellent manner.

3rd Inwood & Price’s Lasang Storm In a Teacup at Bedivere