Lhasa Apso Club

Lhasa Apso Club Open show 10-7-2022

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge the club open show and to the exhibitors for the fantastic entry, I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon with you all. I’ve always had a soft spot for the breed after my parents gave me a gold and white Lhasa puppy for my 21st birthday, so it brought back happy memories.

PD (5,2abs)

1. Clutterbuck & Cain’s Kutani Hamilton. Great class to start with, this well balanced and stylish youngster caught my eye with his smooth free flowing action and proud head carriage. Well-proportioned masculine head with a typical aloof expression. Very good front assembly with a nice sweep of neck fitting smoothly into his shoulders, well ribbed and nicely angulated behind. Tail is set on and carried well. Coat presented beautifully. An exciting youngster who has a real presence about him, pleased to award him BP and BPIS.

2. Blake’s Jahneemahs Sunstone at Gallerio. Another promising and nicely balanced puppy, with a pleasing breed typical outline both standing and on the move. Attractive head of good proportions and dark oval eyes. Decent forehand with a reachy neck fitting nicely into well laid shoulders, well sprung ribs, strong topline, muscular hindquarters and tail set on well. Shown in lovely coat condition which is of good texture. Moved with a free and easy gait, just a touch close behind at the moment.

3. Roberts’ Domensa Positively Perfect at Marbledale.

JD (5)

1. Hazelhurst’s Corrolls Easy Rider. An eye catching quality boy who is already looking quite mature for his young age. He scored highly for his lovely movement, so free flowing and smooth whist retaining his outline which I felt just gave him the edge today in this strong class. Beautiful head with correct balance and typical expression. Nice reach of neck leading to well laid shoulders and firm topline, well-developed hindquarters with good tail set which gave a very pleasing breed typical outline. Expertly presented with correct textured coat, one to watch.

2. Chesterfield’s Phareal Heartbreaker into Burnsett. Only just out of puppy so still some developing to do, but a very appealing and nicely balanced youngster and showing lots of promise. Beautiful head, all in proportion with a wide jaw and dark eyes all aiding his expression and with that hint of arrogance. Decent forehand, well laid shoulders, firm level topline, well developed hindquarters and high set tail topped off with a well presented coat. He also moved very freely and positively with a proud head carriage.

3. Gillman’s Aintshe Permission To Fly from Mytilene.

YD (3,1abs)

1. Chesterfield’s Burnsett Silver Image. Built on slightly bigger lines perhaps but won his place on his pleasing overall balance and outline. He has a masculine head, dark eyes with correct amount of stop and underjaw aiding his expression. Good front and strong neck fitting nicely into well sloped shoulders, firm topline and high set tail. Moves so soundly retaining his outline and lovely head carriage.

2. Hayes’ Raushanara Blue Sky over Saksfifth. Nice head properties on this boy, well balanced and masculine in outlook. Decent front, strong neck, well laid shoulders, nicely ribbed back, not quite as firm in topline as the winner on the day. Nicely presented coat of good texture. Moved out freely.

ND (2)

1. Chesterfield’s Burnsett Silver Image. See YD notes, scored here on his better rear action.

2. Considine’s Gallerio I’ll Take You Dancin for Denzka. Smaller slightly and more compact in outline than winner. Lovely head and expression, well balanced with dark eyes and good underjaw. Decent front, well sloped shoulders, firm level topline, and nicely angulated hindquarters. Shown in good coat of correct texture. Moved out freely with pleasing side profile, just a touch close behind going away.

GD (5,2abs)

1. Gillman’s Aintshe Permission To Fly from Mytilene. This boy was third in the hotly contested junior class, but I felt won this class easily with his lovely outline and proud head carriage on the move. Built on slightly bigger lines, he has a pleasing masculine head which is well balanced. Good front and lay of shoulder, strong body and well-muscled hindquarters with good tail set which gives a very pleasing breed typical outline. Well-presented coat of good texture. Moved soundly and freely.

2. Adam-Slomkowski’s Kentwone Derek Jewel by Skylax. Lovely head which is well balanced and masculine in outlook, with a pleasing arrogant expression. Nice reach of neck, well laid shoulders, his is not quite as firm in topline as the winner on the day and just a fraction higher on the leg. His well-presented coat is lacking length at the moment. Free and easy mover.

3. Ritchie’s Lhasenna Og-Nang Nam at Cheolview

PGD (4)

1. Ogden’s Absosengkye Re Light My Fire. Pleasing masculine head, dark eyes and good underjaw, giving an arrogant expression. Very good forehand, strong neck fitting nicely into well laid shoulders, well ribbed with a strong topline, muscular hindquarters and high tail set. Beautifully presented in full coat. Moved effortlessly around the ring with a proud head carriage giving him a breed typical outline.

2. Stannard’s Bobellam Good As Gold. Another good quality dog, who impressed for his breed typical outline and overall balance. Handsome head of good proportions, for me, almost a little too much head furnishings which hides his lovely expression. Decent forehand, nice arch of neck and well laid shoulders. Good spring of rib, strong topline, muscular hindquarters and tail set on well. Shown in lovely coat condition which is of good texture. Carries himself well and has a good tail carriage.

3. Lightfoot’s Dardanelles Prime Suspect for Telshotbriar.

LD (6)

1. Crook & Kindness’ Kelankin Ghost Ryder with Charjilliam. I thought that his movement, coupled with his breed typical outline gave him the edge today. Lovely head and expression, with good muzzle to skull ratio. Good front assembly, strong slightly arched neck fitting nicely into well laid shoulders, level topline, and nicely angulated rear. Eye catching on the move, with his free flowing action with good drive from behind and proud head carriage giving a pleasing breed typical outline.

2. Gillman’s Bellellen Magic Mike with Mytilene JW. Slightly smaller than winner but very nice too, unexaggerated with good balance. He has a masculine head without coarseness, with good muzzle and underjaw giving arrogant expression. Lovely neck, strong with slight arch leading into well laid shoulders, firm topline and good tail set. His well-presented coat is of good texture. Moved freely and soundly not quite the reach of the winner in profile.

3. Yazley’s Zentarr Gordan at Dardanelles.

OD (3)

1. Connett’s Khinjan Valentino with Orcavoe. This stunning boy headed a very competitive class of quality apsos. It’s not just the immaculate presentation and quality coat with this boy, when you get your hands on and feel what’s underneath his coat, he is sturdy and so well constructed with everything fitting together smoothly from his reachy neck, well laid shoulders, excellent ribcage and firm topline to his high set tail. I loved his head and arrogant expression. He looked a picture standing and on the move flowing around the ring with such ease. I was delighted to award him BD and BIS.

2. Saunders’ Ch Bellellen Double Ducie. Another lovely boy, so full of breed type and well-constructed throughout, it was tough decision between these two, the winner just had the edge today on coat texture. Pleasing size and very typical outline. Lovely head, masculine, well-proportioned and with a good underjaw all aiding his arrogant expression. Very good front assembly, strong neck with slight arch, well ribbed, firm topline and excellent hindquarters with his tail set on correctly. Shown in full coat which was beautifully presented. Eye catching on the move, with his free flowing action, lovely proud head carriage and high set tail. Pleased to ward him RBD

3. Culverhouse & Roberts’ Remrah High Flyer at Culverapso JW.

MPB (5,1abs)

1. Hazelhurst’s Corrolls Classique. A competitive class of quality pups all at just at slightly different stages of development. This young lady stood out, she’s such an accomplished showgirl already. Nice reach of neck, well laid shoulders, well ribbed and firm topline with nicely muscled quarters for such a baby. Delightfully feminine head, well-proportioned and with the desired aloof expression. She impressed for her breed typical outline and overall balance. Expertly presented with correct textured coat. I thought that her free flowing action, coupled with her ring presence gave her the edge today. Pleased to award her BPB and RBPIS.

2. Culverhouse & Roberts’ Culversapso Bewitched. Another lovely girl full of breed type with lots of potential. Gorgeous head, very good muzzle to skull ratio and with a typical apso expression. Good forehand, reachy neck fitting nicely into well laid shoulders, well angulated hindquarters with a high set tail. Beautifully presented with correctly textured coat. Scored highly on the move, sound and positive action, just not quite as firm in topline as winner today.

3. Thompson’s Toynbee’s Popsicle.

PB (1)

1. Poole’s Domensa Perfect Timing. Liked her size and overall shape. Very feminine head which is nicely proportioned with a pleasing expression. Decent front assembly, strong neck, well laid shoulders, nice sturdy body, her topline just needs to settle being a little high behind at moment. Nicely presented with good coat for her age. Moved soundly and steadily, her tail held just a little flat to her back on the move.

JB (4,1abs)

1. Crook’s Ellandans One Love with Charjilliam. Much to like about this youngster, scored for size and balance. Pleasing nicely proportioned head and good expression. Good forehand and shoulders, firm level topline lading to well angulated hindquarters and high set tail. Good quality coat which was beautifully presented. Moved out well, fluid and accurate with a proud head carriage.

2. Thompson’s Khinjan Copacabana to Toynbee. Smaller slightly finer type than winner but all in proportion and nicely balanced. Attractive head and expression. Good front with well laid shoulders and enough neck, her body is well made with good ribbing. Firm topline and strong quarters coat nicely presented and of good texture. Moved well, just a touch close behind going away, looks good in profile.

3. Lawson’s Rishlyn La Dame Blanche.

YB (2,1abs)

1. Ritchie’s Cheolview Bella Bella. Liked her size and overall balance. Feminine head with a lovely expression, her ears need to settle as she was carrying them a little high. Decent front assembly, well set neck of medium length, strong and firm topline, well developed hindquarters. Very good mover, would like her tail to be carried a little higher over her back.

NB (5,3abs)

1. Thompson’s Khinjan Copacabana to Toynbee. Won this class on her pleasing outline and shape. Feminine head with a good expression. Good forehand, reachy neck fitting nicely into well laid shoulders, well sprung ribs, strong topline, muscular hindquarters and tail set on well. Well presented with correctly textured coat. Moved out positively with good side gait, just a touch close behind going away.

2. Considine’s Gallerio I’m Every Woman for Denzka. Built on slightly bigger lines than the winner and I thought carrying a just little too much body condition and coat so she looks heavier and shorter in the neck than she is. Nice head proportions which gave her a pleasing expression. Well laid shoulders, strong topline, muscular hindquarters and tail set on well. Moved soundly and steadily.

GB (3)

1. Baxter’s Fengola’s Honey Monster. Eye catching on the move with very good reach and drive and a lovely head carriage all giving a pleasing profile. Pretty head with well-placed ears and good expression. Good forehand, reachy neck fitting nicely into well laid shoulders, well sprung ribs, strong topline, muscular hindquarters and tail set on well. Nicely presented with correctly textured coat

2. Ritchie’s Cheolview Bella Bella. See YB notes, nice outline and shape with a very pretty head. Not quite the pleasing profile of winner as she was carrying her tail flatter over her back on the day.

3. Considine’s Gallerio I’m Every Woman for Denzka.

PGB (2)

1. Lock’s Khinjan Gabriella at Littondale. A well-constructed girl who is a pleasing size and shape with a nice reach of neck which she held proudly on the move. Feminine nicely balanced head with good expression. Decent front assembly, medium neck, well laid shoulders and firm topline. Her coat was prepared well and of good texture, moved very well which showed in her easy action with drive from strong hindquarters.

2. Forsyth’s Nadarley Starlight Ela. Quite nice shape to her, pretty head with good muzzle to skull ratios and arrogant expression. She has a strong neck which is set into good shoulders, with a level topline and well-made hindquarters. Her tail appears to be set on well, but she was carrying it a touch flat over her back on the move. Moved steadily, not quite the drive from behind as the winner.

LB (1)

1. Chambers’ Kutani Enigma. Very attractive girl with a lovely feminine head and arrogant expression. She impressed for her breed typical profile and overall balance. Decent forehand with nicely arched strong neck leading to well laid shoulders, firm level topline and high set tail, with everything fitting together very smoothly to give her a pleasing flow to her outline. Very well presented with correct textured coat. Eye catching on the move, with her free flowing action from strongly made hind quarters and lovely proud head carriage. Pleased to award her RBB.

OB (4)

1. Culverhouse & Roberts’ Ch Culversapso Queen of Hearts JW. This girl headed a competitive and quality class, and caught my eye with her well balanced profile and she has great ring presence especially on the move with and a proud head carriage and lovely tail set. Lovely head, very feminine and good muzzle to skull ratio and pleasing aloof expression. Very good forehand, everything fitting in smoothly from her nicely arched neck, well laid shoulders and level topline. Her strong body and well-muscled hindquarters with good tail set gave a very pleasing breed typical outline. Shown in super coat and condition. I thought that her drive from the rear, coupled with her ring presence gave her the edge today to take BB and RBIS.

2. Roberts’ Domensa Glint of Glory with Marbledale. I liked this girl very much too, lovely head very feminine and well balanced with a pleasing expression. Decent forehand with a nicely arched neck, sturdy body and well-muscled hindquarters with good tail set giving her a pleasing breed typical outline. Nicely presented, just not quite the coat quality of the winner. She moved freely with reach and drive.

3. White & Carter’s Bobellam’s Bubbling Over.

Vanessa Cox (Judge)