Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Darlington Championship show

14th September 2024

Smoothcoat Chihuahuas

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this very well run show. I would also like to thank my two ring stewards Pam and Ralph who did a sterling job of keeping the ring running smoothly, and finally thank you to the exhibitors for entering your dogs.

Since I last judged the breed, I found mouths have improved and size seeming to be more under control, while rear movement and lack of drive is a problem and needs addressing. Being a breeder myself I appreciate trying to get the whole package in what’s meant to be the smallest breed in the world is not an easy task. Bitches were stronger than dogs and the quality much stronger in the higher classes in both sexes, which I found slightly concerning. Could this be due to breeders not breeding as much? Or maybe we just aren’t sharing our breeding enough with each other? Food for thought.

Class 1437 - Veteran Dog, 0 Entries

Class1438- Minor Puppy Dog (5,2)

1st Sutton’s, Nikitos Nowdontgoaskin, 8 months cream, Good head and eye. Large ears which he used well. Well angulated front and rear good topline. Moved and showed well.

2nd Holmes, Cazants Red Adair, 6 months red, Unable to go over him on the table, But on the ground he had a nice topline , front and rear assembly looked to be made well, with correct tail set and carriage.

Class 1439-Puppy Dog (2)

1st Stading’s, Toltechi’s Dante Le Poete JW, 10 months black tri puppy. Handsome head with a well rounded skull, defined stop and correct length of muzzle, finished with large flaring ears which were used well. Nice length to neck, level topline kept at all times. Highset tail with correct carriage. Super outline on this puppy, both standing and moving. He showed very well for his handler, but he could be stronger in rear movement. BP

2nd Holland- Smith’s, Beltran De El Capricho De Ela For Kirdanchi (IMP ESP) TAF , 9 months cream Nice head housing good dentition, good topline leading to correct tail and set with a well angulated rear. Just needs more confidence.

Class1440- Junior Dog (3)

1st Rooney’s, Ch Yorone Make My Day , 16 months Fawn, Nice for size. Scores for head, large eyes and flaring ears . Moved out well in all directions and held a lovely classic breed outline while on the move.

2nd Slavinec’s, Charonchi Sultan Of Swing , 14 months fawn, Nice for size. Good head proportions, large ears and expressive eyes .Correct topline. Scores in front movement and showed ok.

Class 1441- Postgraduate dog (2)

1st Martin’s, Monicachi Dream Boy , 3years Red, Good head ,Large ears and eyes . Good topline and well angulated rear. Showed well for his handler.

2nd Jones’s Peppetolynn Rich Tea, Almost 2 years red, Nice head and expression with large eyes, level topline, good front , tail set and carriage, Started off showing really well then lost his showmanship which cost him the 1st place.

Class 1442- Limit Dog (6)

1st Fairbairn’s, Tidos Undercover Operative, 22 month old cream , A real nice dog to go over, super for type . Slightly longer than tall, nicely arched neck , level topline and correct tail set and carriage. Great head with definite stop housing correct dentition , large flaring ears that were used well. Best mover in this class. He moved soundly fore and aft and scored in over all profile. Seriously considered for RCC.

2nd Sutton’s, Ultima’tom De L’isle Au Vert Coteau Nikitos ( IMP FRA) , 22 months cream, Good for type, Great head properties, mouth good. Scores on side profile Moved soundly both ways and showed well.

Class 1443- Open Dog (4)

1st Mackay’s, Beaulamey Show Me The Money For Tarabish, A smart cream who took my eye as he entered the ring. My notes say sound as a pound and presented in top condition. Quality head properties, correct length of muzzle with dark pigment, large flaring ears correctly set which he used so well with the desired saucy expression that is being lost in the breed today. He’s well balanced, ample neck, great front assembly with straight forelegs. His topline is level and body compact, leading to a well set flat furry tail. His rear assembly is as well made as his front. He powered swiftly round the ring , really driving from behind, moving correctly in all directions. A lovely example. CC, BOB and later, shortlisted in a quality toy group.

2nd Lyons, Ch Bondor Given Arfa Chance For Akashic JW, 3 years red, this lad was the surprise of the day for me. Not a dog that’s really taken my eye before however, a lot of the winner’s comments apply to this dog in particular, well balanced, great front assembly with straight forelegs and he also really powered round the ring driving from the rear. Well set tail, which was flat and furry but preferred the tail carriage of the winner. A worthy Champion RCC.

Class 1445- Minor Puppy Bitch (3)

1st Sutton & Watts, Biankai Ooh La La, 7Months Cream .Pretty head with great large flaring ears and large round eyes. Her topline was good front and rear well angulated, Correct tail set and carriage . She moved and showed very well for her handler BPB.

2nd Slavinec’s, Charonchi Sugar Moon , 8 months Cream. Very pretty puppy. Good mouth. Looks smart in side profile . Very raw at the moment and needs time.

Class 1446- Puppy Bitch (2)

1st Twaddle & Grace’s, Tikus One Love At Sasilasy Naf Taf (IMP DEN) NAF, 9 months old cream. What a super happy little poppet this one was. She was small compact and dainty with a pretty head, Ears were large and used well. She showed well holding her topline throughout.

2nd Wills, Paulwilchi Polyst Irene, Black/tan. Another very sweet pretty puppy. Small and dainty with large ears and a pretty head and a level topline. But preferred the showmanship and movement of the winner.

Class 1447- Junior Bitch (3)

1st.Silverstein’s, Silverchi Endless Love , Red , Another with a pleasing balanced outline. She was good for type. Correct topline , front and rear assembly. Correct dentition and showed well.

2nd Sunlea Bouncing Back from Prinleigh, 14 months cream, Dual purpose bitch. Everything in the right place, an overall sound bitch who moved and showed well. Preferred the type of 1.

Class 1448 – Postgraduate Bitch (1)

1st. Langford’s, Boetandales Pockets, 2 years Black and Tan, Small and compact. Very nice head with a saucy expression, Immaculate dentition. Correct straight front leading to level topline, well angulated rear, correct tail and set. Showed well.

Class 1449- Limit Bitch (3,1)

1st. Sutton’s, The Black Dream De L’Isle Av Vert Coteau Nikitos, 2 years old, black tri. One of the first things I noticed about this bitch were her fabulous ears, pleasing eye and expression . Good dentition, compact and well bodied. She moved out OK and showed well for her handler.

2nd Stading’s, Stadmeyer Alice, 2 years fawn, An overall well made bitch, Nice head Super dentition, compact and well bodied. Showed well for her handler Preferred the type and rear movement of 1 .

Class 1450- Open Bitch (5)

This was a cracking class. All worthy of green cards, and I wish I had a few more to give out in this class. With different performances on different days, I ‘m sure places will frequently change between all 5 entries.

1st. Hornby’s Ch Bramerita Posh Totty , 3 years red, Scores for being small compact , dainty and sassy. Of good breed type, correct head, housing correct dentition, saucy expression with large round eyes. Good neck leading to correctly placed shoulders and straight front. Level topline, correct tail and set. Correctly angulated muscled rear which she used well moving with purpose, soundly and briskly driving from the rear in all directions. Overall a lovely example . CC

2nd. Langford’s Ch Boetandales Rhythm Goes On, 2 years , gold and white. Dual size. This bitch had the best expression of the day for me. Classic ultra feminine and saucy . Her head was a lovely dome, with a definite stop, housing an immaculate mouth. Her eyes large, round and dark finished off with correct large flaring ears and dark pigment. Great length of neck making her look oh so elegant when she moves. Straight front, shoulders are well laid leading to a level topline, correct tail set and carriage. Well made and muscled rear assembly and she used it well on the move, driving from behind in all directions. She pushed hard for the CC, preferred the more compact body of the winner . RCC in very good company.

Emma Huntley

(Jahneemahs)