Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Toy group

A very good group containing some highly typical dogs. The following were selected, but not placed, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch.Ellemich Good Trouble with Gleniren, the Long-coated Chihuahua Ch.Flickan Figurine, the Smooth-coated Chihuahua Beaulamey Show Me The Money For Taravish, the Coton de Tulear Mopseyscoton Fanci Fizzi and the English Toy Terrier Ch. Witchstone Black Hawk At Amalric.

1. Bichon Frise Ch.Ashoka Blaze of Glory at Keunnevek

An instantly attractive dog, quite spectacular and excelling in proportions and neck to give him an outstandingly eye-catching outline. I particularly appreciated his excellent length of leg which I find often lacking in the breed. Well proportioned head with correct length of muzzle. Dark and round eyes, well spaced, making the typical triangle with his well pigmented nose. Moderate halo. Moderate, but definite stop, straight nose bridge. Well set and carried ears. Outstanding neck of excellent neck, well crested and at all times holding his head proudly. Deep chest, enough forechest, well ribbed. Excellent firm topline, ideal body proportions and typical underline with a good tuck-up. Well set tail. In an excellent coat of excellent structure and perfectly presented. He moved soundly and easily, striding out very well at all times keeping his balance and carriage. 

 2. Lowchen Ch. Jameneli Whirlwind

A fully mature male with quality to spare, he is unusually instantly attractive, the words gay and active sums him up. Typical skull, almost flat. Excellent ratio skull to muzzle, well defined stop. Excellent pigmentation. Round, dark and very expressive eyes. Pendant, well set ears. Long and arched neck, well set. Balanced angulation both ends. Excellent short and level topline, correct tailset and tail carriage. Fabulous coat quality with a distinct silky structure and the best of presentations. A stylish, very well balanced, synchronized and free mover from the side, excellent going away.

3. Griffon Bruxellois Ch. Zilcan Monky Business

A truly outstanding representative of my own breed, he has just about everything to look for. A top notch dog from any angle, strong and powerful without any lumber. He is very well balanced and proportioned, square and cobby. Excellent skull and a very well placed, big nose. Very good ears. Good upturn of underjaw. Strong neck, well set. Firm and absolutely straight topline and with a matching underline, perfectly set and carried tail. Well balanced angulation both ends. He has a full body with depth and width and shortness of body. He is full of character and personality, terrier-like and tough. In excellent coat condition and well trimmed. Excellent red colour. A well balanced, efficient and sound mover from all angles. Griffons do not come much better than this, he has it all. Not on his very best performance and concentration in the group, but could not go unrecognized.

4. Italian Greyhound Ch. Artmeis Raise The Stakes

Highly typical, very elegant, feminine bitch, not small, very well up on legs and with delicious smooth curves in just the right places. She has a head of excellent length, perfectly set and carried ears. Eyes could be darker, but blends in with her coat colour. Her very long neck adds a lot to her overall look of quality, the neck being typically sharply set into her withers. Excellent body proportions and lovely curves to her topline and underline. Well set tail at all times carried perfectly. Excellent coat and colour. An unusually sound mover coming and going, she carried herself with elegance and pride at all times and never missed a step.