- Show Date: 13/07/2025
- Show Type: Championship Show
- Judged by: Gavin Robertson Contact Judge
- Published Date: 17/07/2025
South East Lhasa Apso Society
SOUTH EAST LHASA APSO SOCIETY
13 JULY 2025
BPD/B 3(0)
1. Adam-Slomkowski’s Skylax Power of Love. Only 5 months old, lovely proportions, short coupling, balanced headpiece, moderate stop, not too wide in skull, lovely dark eyes, straight forelegs with compact feet, moderate neck, level top-line, ribs of fair length, short coupled, high set tail carried well, a little straight in stifle, low set hocks, holds shape on the move, very balanced, nice type, BBP.
2. Harris’ Vonstry Dream Weaver. Again, 5 months old, young male, pleasing head, has correct muzzle length to skull, wide jaw with some chin, straight forelegs, has some pro sternum, a little soft in top-line, ribs of good length, high set tail, nice angle to his rear, just needs to firm up in top-line on the move, jaunty mover, unsettled, two promising youngsters.
3. Holland’s Deelayne Spellbinder.
MPD 1(0)
1. Blahuta’s Conor Dreamed A Dream TAF. Masculine head, not too wide in the skull and does nicely fallaway behind the eyes, dark pigment, has some width in level muzzle, moderate forechest, straight forelegs and good feet, has good length of neck, could have a little better lay of shoulder, still to develop in rib but of fair length, would like him shorter coupled for ideal, a little bit soft in top-line, moderate rear angulation, parallel hocks, high set tail, once settled he is a steady mover, just needs to fill out in the middle, has already the start of a good textured coat.
PD 4(1)
1. Revillas Rodriguez’ Khumbila Centre Stage. Very balanced, well built young dog, excellent proportions to him with the right amount of leg and not too long in body, balanced muzzle and skull, don’t want him any wider in skull, nice eyes, ears set above eye line, slightly rounded in skull, excellent forechest with straight forelegs, well made front, moderate neck with good lay of shoulder, nice return of upper arm, oval ribs of good length, short coupled, high set tail, lovely buttocks with something behind his tail, low set hocks, well angled rear which he uses to his advantage on the move, hard coat in good condition, nice type, BPD & BPIS.
2. Ritchie’s Cheolview Wallace. Lovely headed dog, not too wide, nicely falls away behind the eyes, level muzzle, has some good chin and width of muzzle, good reach of neck, correct amount of bone, a little upright in shoulder but has good return of upper arm, still to develop in rib but are of good length, nicely proportioned, high set tail, he has good width in rear quarters but needs to tighten in hock on the move, positive jaunty mover covering the ground well, two nice dogs, just preferred the couplings and front on 1.
3. Downes’ Alamiks No Strange Delight for Tsuki.
JD 4(0)
Four different dogs in this class to be fair.
1. Revillas Rodriguez’ Khumbila Causing Chaos. Has a clean skull, level muzzle, has very good chin and width of muzzle, moderate stop, ears well set, straight forelegs, has some fill in front, a little steep in shoulder, nice depth to his chest, oval ribbing, needs to firm up in top-line, high set tail, good buttocks with moderate rear and low set hocks, he is short coupled, he won this class on the move, jaunty positive mover, good head carriage, tail, excellent coat for age, firm condition, nicely balanced.
2. Schuckardt’s Marbledale Imagine This at Frenchlands. Lovely headed dog, correct moderate stop, nice fallaway behind the eyes, not too wide in skull, lovely muzzle, has good chin, nice fill in front, straight forelegs, needs to drop into his body, a little leggy at the minute, moderate neck, excellent firm top-line, high set tail, liked his rear quarters with some width in thigh and low set hocks, he is a positive mover, in good coat, short coupled, nice type, just needs to drop into himself.
3. Gillman’s Mytilene Hot Shot.
YD 1(0)
1. Adam-Slomkowski’s Srb/Rom Ch. Frank Dreamed A Dream at Skylax JW (imp POL). Stood alone, well proportioned dog, correct size, he has a pleasing head, level muzzle, good nose, eyes facing forward and dark, moderate stop, slightly rounded in skull, good head proportions to him, could have a little more pro sternum, straight forelegs, correct amount of bone, has some arch to his neck, prefer better lay of shoulder, level top-line, oval ribs, short coupled, well angled rear, lovely high set tail, holds his shape on the move in profile, correct coat texture, he is a little bit loose in the front on the move but he has good type to him.
SpBD 1(0)
1. Williams’ Marbledale Dark Defender. Black and white male, he has a good headpiece to him, lovely dark eyes, not overdone in skull, ears set well, level muzzle, he has a nicely made front with correct bone which he uses with good reach on the move, moderate forechest, he needs to drop into himself, he is a little bit leggy at the minute, level top-line, would prefer more width in his rear quarters and he is a little narrow on the move, needs more body coat, coat is a little patterned at the minute, on the move he uses his front and steady top-line, would prefer a better tail set.
ND 2(1)
1. Ritchie’s Cheolview Wallace. Repeat.
GD 4(1)
1. Ritchie’s Cheolview Wallace. Really uses his rear on the move.
2. Carrick’s Carribae Theodore. Black and white masculine dog, I liked his head, he has some width to his muzzle, not overdone in skull, lovely big nose, dark pigment, would not want his skull any stronger, strong neck, prefer a better lay of shoulder, right amount of bone, up on his pasterns, well developed ribs, a little long in coupling for ideal, high set tail, moderate rear angulation, holds his top-line on the move, is just a little bit wide in front, good condition, just preferred the proportions of 1.
3. Gillman’s Mytilene Hot Shot.
PGD 3(1)
1. Downes’ Montrabella Prince Von Tsuki. Nicely balanced dog, lovely head and expression, correct proportions of muzzle and skull, ears set well back, nice fall away behind the eyes, has some fill in front with pro sternum, clean neck, balanced front assembly, straight forelegs, has correct body and leg proportions, not too tall on the leg, short coupled, oval ribbing, level top-line, lovely high set tail, could have a little bit more behind his tail and prefer more strength in his hock and rear quarters, holds his back on the move, lovely hard coat, well presented.
2. Owen’s Zanamop Jubilee Lord. Masculine headed dog, level muzzle, nicely falls away behind the eyes, correct bone, would prefer more neck for ideal and a better lay of shoulder, level top-line, tail set is good, ideally would like him with less leg length, ribs of fair length, moderate couplings, like 1 would prefer more behind his tail and stronger in hock, again dense coat with hard top coat, nicely presented, nice to see him freestanding, has good parts to him.
3. Harris’ Vonstry What A Stunner.
LD 8(1)
Lovely class to judge, all 7 have good quality, nice class to sort out.
1. Ward’s Skylax Dare To Believe JW. Lovely balance, his proportions of leg and body, he has a masculine head but it is not overdone at all, correct head proportions with moderate stop, has some chin, lovely eye and expression, nicely falls away behind the eyes, good pro sternum, straight forelegs with a nice well made front, good depth of chest, excellent firm top-line and short coupled, high set tail, has something behind his tail, well angled rear which he uses on the move, super coat, condition and texture, free mover, nice type.
2. Seal’s Zanamop Jubilee Earl for Lhasenna. Slightly bigger dog than 1 but lovely to go over, excellent head proportions to him, like 1 has moderate stop, nicely falls away behind the eyes, level muzzle, lovely big nose, good bone, clean neck, has some forechest, ribs extend well back and have oval shape, level top-line, again high set tail, dense coat, hard texture on top, positive mover, fraction longer cast in loin than 1 but is still a balanced dog, just a different type, uses his rear well on the move.
3. Considine’s Gallerio Ill Take You Dancin for Denzka JW.
OD 3(1)
1. Hall/Bell/Ellis’ Ch. Shenedene The Gambler with Vallena. Quality dog, correct proportions to him, loved his headpiece, totally balanced, nicely falls away behind the eyes, lovely dark pigment, dark eyes facing forward, not showing any white at all, lovely big nose, good chin, level muzzle, well made front with straight forelegs, compact feet, lovely neck and shoulder, neat elbows, good return of upper arm, excellent proportions of body and leg, firm top-line, oval ribs, short coupled, high set tail, has good buttocks, nice width in rear quarters, on the move he holds his shape with lovely reach and drive, correct coat texture, good size, lovely breed type, he is a quality Lhasa who will leave his mark on the breed over the next few years. DCC & BIS.
2. Harris’ Vonstry Mr Sunshine. Masculine headed dog, could be a little shorter in foreface for ideal, big nose, broad skull, balanced front assembly but could have a better lay of shoulder, correct bone, compact feet, ribs of good length but would prefer him shorter in loin, high set tail, moderate rear angulation, he is a steady mover, not the freedom of reach and drive as 1, good condition, again hard textured coat, just preferred the proportions on 1.
ChD 4(0)
Four really quality dogs, enjoyed assessing them.
1. Torrance’s Ch. Sinyul Imagined. Love his type, super proportions, lovely headpiece, nicely falls away behind the eyes, not overdone in skull, moderate stop, expressive eyes, has good chin with some width to his muzzle, lovely big nose, excellent head and skull proportions, well made front with correct amount of bone, good neck, shoulder, excellent ribs, short coupled, liked his body and leg proportions, high set tail, correct hard coat texture, very sound mover, uses his rear well but not overdone, liked his type, RDCC.
2. Crook/Kindness’ Ch. Kelankin Ghost Ryder with Charjilliam ShCEx. Gold dog, lovely clean neck and back length to him, the way he holds on the move as well as standing, like 1 has a balanced headpiece, moderate stop, good head and skull proportions to him, well made front, compact feet, liked his neck, has a clean lay of shoulder, oval ribbing of fair length, level top-line, little bit longer coupling than 1 but still a balanced dog, strong rear angulation with good buttocks, low set hocks, real jaunty positive mover, excellent coat and condition, very good quality typy dog.
3. Revillas Rodriguez’ Dk/Fr/Swiss Ch. Crystal Eye’s Wam Bam Boom at Khumbila (imp DK) JW EJW23.
VD 4(1)
Only 3 but 3 nice quality dogs, all have good merits.
1. Schuckardt’s Timazinti’s Peppermint at Frenchlands JW ShCM ShCEx VW. Won for his balance and proportions, lovely head, super skull, nicely falls away behind the eyes, dark well set eyes, lovely big nose, level muzzle, could have a little more chin for ideal, excellent proportions, moderate neck, straight forelegs, good lay of shoulder, oval ribbing, holds his top-line, high set tail, could have a little more strength in his rear hock but has nice balance, good breed type, positive mover where he holds his outline, BV & BVIS.
2. Saunders’ Ch. Bellellen Double Ducie JW. Really well made grey dog, pleasing head, correct head and skull proportions, slightly rounded in skull, again like 1 has a nice front, good length of neck, excellent firm top-line, correct amount of bone, lovely dense coat of hard texture, high set tail, moderate rear angles to him, holds his shape on the move, two nice dogs, just slightly different in type.
3. Owen’s Belazieth’s Code Red at Gatchinyo.
MPB 2(1)
1. Considine’s Denzka Spellbinding. Very feminine head, good proportions of muzzle and skull, good chin already, level muzzle, lovely dark eyes, straight forelegs, a little steep in shoulder but has very good return of upper arm with neat elbows, firm top-line, still to develop in rib, could be a little shorter in loin, high set tail, I liked her rear quarters, moderate bone, low set hocks, on the move typical Lhasa being stubborn, so only got half the full movement but she has potential, right amount of leg length, just needs time to mature in body and mind.
PB 5(3)
1. Shoemark’s Filenjar Wicked Dreams. Very balanced, I liked her frame, very mature for age but not overdone, lovely feminine balanced headpiece, nicely falls away behind the eyes, moderate stop, good bite, lovely straight forelegs with compact feet, already has some pro sternum, balanced front assembly, moderate neck, lovely firm top-line with oval ribbing, short coupled, high set tail, moderate rear angulation with low set hocks, correct amount of leg and body proportion to her, steady mover where she holds her shape, very promising, BPB.
2. Carrick’s Jamikasoka Sweet Symphony with Carribae. Black and white bitch, again pleasing head, has lovely dark eyes, level muzzle, not too wide in skull, correct amount of bone, preferred the shoulder placement on 1 but she has a good neck, firm top-line, right amount of depth of chest for age, fraction longer cast than 1, high set tail, just needs to drop into her rear, she is a little bit bum high at the minute with motor rear angulation, a positive mover on the go round, needs time to mature and drop but has good qualities.
JB 5(2)
1. O’Doherty’s Autumnspell Secret Whisper. Super head and expression, excellent proportions, level muzzle, has good chin, moderate stop and nicely falls away behind the eyes, well made front with straight forelegs, correct amount of leg length, good front, clean neck, top-line rises ever so slightly towards the rear, good tail set, strong rear quarters and nice buttocks behind her tail, positive brisk jaunty mover, excellent coat.
2. Huntley’s Wrenwrox Loves To Parti. Feminine bitch, slightly finer mould than 1 but she has level muzzle, ok head proportions, a little round in eye, has some pro sternum, moderate neck, lovely top-line, could have bigger ribbing to her, holds her top-line, moderate angles, would prefer more buttocks behind her tail, steady mover, she is a little out at elbow but she has nice type and proportions to her, just not got the finish of 1.
YB 2(0)
Two nice bitches, slightly different in type.
1.Clutterbuck’s Timazinti Gin Fizz.
Lovely head, dark eyes, level muzzle, nicely falls away behind the eyes, a well made front, straight forelegs, I liked her, she had some fill in front, compact feet, good lay of shoulder, excellent ribbing with short coupling, good proportions to her, high set tail, strong rear quarters that she uses well on the move, I liked her carriage, correct coat texture, nice breed type.
2.Hall/Wiltshire’s Shenedene Two Faced with Thwaitlake
Lovely headed bitch, feminine expression, moderate stop, not overdone in skull and nicely falls away behind the eyes, good chin, I liked her proportions, preferred the shoulder placement on 1, moderate length of rib but good proportions of body and leg, straight forelegs, high set tail, nice buttocks to her, moderate rear angulation, she is a steady, just preferred the shoulder on 1.
NB 2(1)
1. Ritchie’s Cheolview Arabella. Black and white bitch, 3rd in an earlier class, she has good proportions to her, correct amount of bone, dark pigment, level muzzle, a little too much stop, slightly rounded in skull, ok neck, would prefer better lay of shoulder, good top-line, prefer more oval ribbing to her, high set tail, nice rear quarters to her, could have a little more behind her tail and needs to strengthen in hock but in profile holds her shape with positive movement, just needs time to body up and tighten.
GB 2(1)
1. Ritchie’s Cheolview Arabella. Repeat.
PGB 2(1)
1. O’Doherty’s Kutani Astra with Autumnspell. Stood alone, nicely made bitch, up to size with good bone, lovely dark pigment, level muzzle, good skull, not overdone, ears well set, has some forechest to her, moderate neck, deep chest with right amount of leg, a little soft in top-line, high set tail, strong rear, in dense full coat, on the move she places her feet well, really uses her rear, typical jaunty movement, just prefer firmer top-line on the move.
LB 5(10
1. Crook/Hall’s Shenedene Kiss My Pix Sell with Charjilliam. Lovely type, very balanced, clean outline that she holds at all times, feminine head, correct proportions with level muzzle, moderate stop, not overdone in skull and nicely falls away behind the eyes, correct amount of bone, nicely made front, has some pro sternum,excellent proportions of body and leg, firm top-line which she holds on the move, short coupled, high set tail, lovely ribbing to her and good body, really positive on the move with good foot placement, shown in lovely coat and condition, nice type, BCC & RBIS.
2. Maxwell/Chalmers’ Jodak’s Dance Party at Aintshe JW. Like 1 has good proportions to her, not overdone in any way, again moderate proportions to her, she has a feminine head, lovely dark eyes, clean skull, ears well set, lovely big nose, preferred the chin on 1, correct leg and body proportions, compact feet, she is a little soft in her top-line where 1 scored, high set tail, does have nice buttocks behind her tail, moderate rear quarters but hocks could be a little bit stronger, good ribs, nice depth of chest, lovely coat texture and condition, just preferred the shoulder placement and top-line of 1.
3. Hill-Lonergan/Duff’s Jodak’s Party All Night with Barnlou.
OB 4(2)
Two nice bitches, different in type.
1. Hall’s Ch. Shenedene Copy and Paste JW. Super head, excellent proportions to her, lovely dark eye with nice expression, big nose, level muzzle, really feminine, she has straight forelegs, could have a little more fill in front, I liked the proportions to her, she has a clean neck, lovely top-line, ribs could be a little more developed, high set tail, short coupled, right amount of leg length, strong rear quarters to her with nice buttocks, on the move really holds her shape, jaunty movement, super coat texture, holds her shape at all times, RBCC.
2. Hinshelwood’s Muirfauld Fairy Tale JW. Slightly bigger framed bitch than 1, again has a balanced head, expressive dark eyes, moderate stop to her, straight forelegs, correct bone, long neck, could have a better lay of shoulder, oval ribbing but prefer her shorter coupled, she has a high set tail, she holds her top-line, low set hocks, again positive mover, just slightly longer cast than 1.
ChB 2(0)
Two lovely bitches, really difficult to split them, lovely feminine heads.
1. Lock’s Ch. Littondale Lyrabelle. Nicely falls away behind the eyes, good expression, super dark eyes, has some chin to her, straight forelegs, I like her balance and proportions to her, moderate neck, firm top-line with a high set tail, she has correct leg and chest proportions to her, short coupled, has some buttocks to her, could be stronger in hock but she holds her shape on the move, very balanced.
2. Schuckardt’s Ch. Kutani Black Opal at Frenchlands JW. Again of the same qualities as 1, correct head proportions, level muzzle, lovely big nose, she has a moderate neck, ideally could have a slightly better lay of shoulder but has pro sternum, has some width in chest, correct bone for size, I liked her proportions, short coupled, firm top-line with a high set tail, could be a little bit stronger in hock, hard coat, holds her shape on the move, two nice bitches.
GAVIN ROBERTSON