Northern Japanese Chin Club

I was honoured to be invited to judge the Open Show and would like to thank the committee for this appointment. I would also like to thank Clive, my steward and also the exhibitors for bringing their dogs for me to assess. I enjoyed my day judging the breed and felt that there was a lovely atmosphere with friendly, sporting exhibitors. This show should have been in held in conjunction with Driffield but unfortunately was cancelled due to the dreadful weather. My thanks go to the committee for rearranging this so quickly and efficiently which was not easy to do under the circumstances.

Not having the breed I hesitate to make general comments, but the one fault which affected a large proportion of the breed was the front movement with many dogs pinning in or plaiting. However temperament was excellent with all of the dogs being happy and good natured.

Baby Puppy Dog (1,0) 1. Leach’s Capevidles Kentaro. A promising black & white five months old baby with a rounded skull, the required white in the corner of his eyes and small ears. He was square in profile and had a high set tail BBPIB

Baby Puppy Bitch (1,1a)

Veteran Dog (3,1a) 1.Burden’s Sangria War Lord. A handsome eight year old B/W shown in tip top condition with a long soft silky coat; correct head shape, dark eyes and nose and a cushioned muzzle. He moved well keeping a level topline: a glamorous dog shown in profuse coat. BVD & BVIS 2. Moss’ Ouzlewell Artful Dodger of Delphlands. A B/W dog just beginning to show his age, but he had an attractive head, large open nostrils and lovely white teeth. Moved OK but would prefer a stronger topline.

MPD (2,0) 1. Fleetwood’s Abbeyleigh Man on a Mission. A promising head on this 7 months old B/W puppy, who has a broad rounded skull and cushioned muzzle. He moved confidently keeping a level topline and was turned out well. BPD & BPIS 2. Matches’ Abbeyleigh Man in the Mirror at Fochai. This was the litter brother to 1st and many similar remarks apply but today his eyes appeared to be a little sore.

PD (0)

JD (3,2a) 1.Bailey’s Bentwood Wagamappa Suni at Aldorickka .There was a lovely silky profuse coat on this young B/W dog who has a broad skull, dark eyes, cushioned muzzle and appealing expression. He was well presented but would benefit from a little bit more bodyweight.

ND (4,0a) 1. Bailey’s Bentwood Wagamappa Suni at Aldorickka (as JD) 2. Farmer’s Sangria Rocket Man. This B/W dog has an attractive head with a rounded skull, white in corner of eyes, high set tail and of good breed type, but would prefer stronger movement. 3. Moss’ Seafar Shikoku of Delphlands

PGD (4,2a) Two lovely dogs 1. Kannagara’s Sangria PS I Love You. This B/W has a correct head with a broad skull, black nosewith open nostrils and cushioned muzzle. He moved soundly at the rear, keeping a level topline and has a soft silky coat 2. Tong’s Cranvarl the Red King of Jakconas This R/W dog was in profuse coat and was presented in excellent condition, he has a rounded skull, required white in corner of eyes and hare feet.

LD (3,0) 1. Farmer’s Salvador Dali by Sangria. B/W I liked the size and shape of this dog as he was small,square and cobby and he was presented in profuse coat which was soft and silky. He has the correct head shape, a cushioned muzzle and open nostrils. He has a good turn of stifle, hare feet and a level topline which he kept on the move. 2. Pearson’s Ereste’s Raffles Exclusive. This B/W was immaculately turned out and in profuse coat, He had a lovely head with a broad skull, but I preferred the more compact shape of 1st 3. Pearson’s Ereste The Shogun Warrior

OD (5,1a) A Quality class  1. Blair’s Sharlarna’s Chaos at Bellflows B/W. This was a dainty and elegant dog who was square and cobby in shape and was in profuse coat. He had an attractive head with a broad skull which was rounded at the front, a cushioned muzzle and he had white in corner of his dark eyes. He had a moderate neck, hare feet and a level topline which he kept on the move. BD & BIS. 2. Farmer’s Sangria De Ja Vous B/W A mature quality dog who was so happy and outgoing. I liked his size and shape and he had a lovely head with a rounded skull and good cushioning . He had hare feet, was in good coat and moved with style. RBD & RBIS 3. Martin’s Cranvarl the Student Prince

Special Open, red and white (6,3a) 1. Crane’s Cranvarl Macey Grey JW. This pretty girl had a profuse silky coat with a high set tail forming a lovely plume over her back; she had strong rear movement and kept a level topline on the move. 2. Lindsay’s Jaschin Who’d Have Thought at Anjuli. An attractive head on this red sable bitch who was short, square and cobby; she was presented in excellent condition and it was obvious that this bitch is exercised regularly. 3. Potts’ Adreeam Highland Chincess

VB (2,1a) 1. Potts’ Rakuchin Serenade. Lightly marked nine year old B/W who was not happy in the ring and did not use her tail at all which was a shame; she has a rounded skull, dark eyes with white in corners and a silky coat.

MPB (1,1a)

PB (3,0a) This was a lovely puppy class 1. Crane’s Cranvarl Eliza Doolittle . This pretty R/W was in profuse coat, is well constructed and she moved soundly keeping a level topline. She has a lovely head with good open nostrils and was full of fun and her tail never stopped wagging., Best red & white puppy 2. Bradley’s Sharlarna All Eyes on Me. This B/W was not as mature as 1st place but shows real promise; she has an attractive head with dark eyes and good cushioning and was square and compact.3. Streek’s Sharlarna Harmony At Sherazade

JB (4,2a) 1.Leach’s Ashaka Puss in Boots in Ouzlewell. I loved the size and compactness of this B/W bitch who has dark eyes showing white and plenty of cushioning; she has a straight front, level topline and has good breed type. 2. Lindsay’s Somergemz I Own Her At Anjuli. More mature than 1st and slightly bigger all through, she has dark eyes , skull rounded at the front and was in profuse coat.

NB (2,2a)

PGB (3,1a) 1. Potts’ Adreeam Highland Chincess. This bitch was 3rd in the red and white class when she was not happy and did not use her tail, but she was much happier in this class and carried her tail up and over her back. She has dark eyes showing white, cushioned muzzle and moved well. 2. Lindley’s Sharlarna Conchita for Meglind Good balance to this R/W who had a long soft silky coat and moved soundly.

LB (3,2a) 1. Bradley’s Sharlarna Vivacious . This confident attractive B/W is well balanced and full of breed type. She is very feminine with dark eyes and broad skull, moderate neck, good chest and she moved smartly keeping a level topline. She is small and compact and has a quality coat and I liked her a lot. RBB

OB (3,1a) 1. Tong & Crane’s Cranvarl Maude . Elegant R/W in profuse coat of the correct texture and who moved so soundly; she has a broad skull, correctly proportioned head and dark eyes showing the required white. She is well constructed with a moderate neck, level topline and well angulated hindquarters and this helped her to move smartly and with style. She was turned out immaculately and I was delighted to give her BB, Best Red & White & BOS 2. Farmer’s Sangria Moon Dance. This pretty B/W has dark eyes, well placed V shaped ears and good cushioning; she moved well with good tail carriage.

Puppy Memorial stakes (1,0a) 1. Crane’s Cranvarl Eliza Doolittle (see puppy bitch)

Open Memorial Stakes (6,1a) 1. Blair’s Sharlarne Chaos at Bellflows (see open dog)