Tibetan Spaniel Association

The Tibetan Spaniel Association Championship Show on Saturday 5th April 2025

Judge Lynette Ayres

Firstly may l thank the T.S.A. for this enormous honour to judge a breed that is so close to my heart. Also many thanks to my stewards and the committee for running two shows so efficiently. I thank the exhibitors for their entry. I hope my placing were taken with the grace they were intended. I had a quality entry with some very close decisions. On the down side size is creeping in, the standard says small and active. We don’t want to loose what they were originally meant for. Having said that l was very pleased with the improvements in mouths and width of jaw. Making more room for teeth.

Class1 Baby puppy 4 entries 2 absent

1st Mr A. & Mr L. Prouve CASAFIORE GIVENCHEY

4 1/2 month old sable with black mask. Good mouth, muzzle width and depth , dark eye and pigment. Good top line and tail set . Moved well for such a baby.

2nd Ms J Bishop CASAFIORE GENESIS 

Litter brother to 1 they are very similar. This one is slightly larger , front and top line not as good as 1 at the moment. But could easily change places if he develops correctly.

Class 2 Baby Puppy bitch 3 entries 

1st Miss H Smith LACORAL ANYA

Ultra feminine, sable bitch with black mask and the start of lovely ear fringes. Good front, top line and tail set. Well balanced outline looking good when on the move. Should have a promising future . BEST BABY PUPPY 

2nd Mr A & Mr L Moran &Prouve CASAFIORE GISELE

Litter sister to the baby puppy dogs. Promising baby very close decision just preferred neck length of 1.

3rd Mrs M Davis TSARONG SAMAYA

Class 3 Special Vintage Dog 3 entries

1st Miss C Cooper CH/NED CH DEDICATED TO DONT WASTE TIME SUSU. JW JW14 W’17(IMP NLD)

11 year old pale gold with white markings in super coat and condition. Lovely head, eye and ear lift, with that cheeky aloof expression. Good front and level topline , carries himself very well on the move. He certainly showed everyone how he enjoys himself.

2nd Ms A McDonald BALGAY TYM TU PRAISE JW

Liked the head and expression of this boy Good outline, level topline moving well, would prefer a better shape to his feet.

3rd Misses H & S Breeze & Styles CH PARALADE LITTLE BRADY WITH HILSAR JW

Class 4 Veteran dog 8 entries 3 absent

1st Mr L &Mrs A Steed CH GIANNI ITS GOLLANT

Pale gold black mask 7 year old, masculine boy with good mouth width of muzzle and dark pigment. Nicely furnished ears framing the head . Good neck on well placed shoulders with a level topline and moderate turn of stifle. He moved with a nice outline, straight and active completed with a coat of good texture. RCC

2nd Miss O Thompson. SUSU PRINCE CHARMING sh CEx

Close up to 1 lovey head & expression, good front length of neck. Kept his topline on the move and was true and straight.

3rd Mrs S Rolfe MALIA DORJE LHAKPA FOR TROLLIUS

Class 5 Minor puppy dog 2 entries 

1st Mrs R & MIss L Collins SUSU BANANA PARTI BOAT AT TEPHITI

Well marked gold and white parti colour with black mask. Pleasing head with a good mouth and chin, nice lift to his ears which were used well. Good outline moving well for a baby .

2nd Miss L Duncan SUSU APPELY EVER AFTER

Litter brother to one he has similar attributes. Just needs to strengthen and level in topline.

Class 6 Puppy Dog 5 entries 

1st Mr I Blackshaw. SOUSKA YOU GOT ME

11 1/2 month rich gold dog , he carries a wealth of coat around his shoulders which make him look short on the front leg and he isn’t. Good mouth and chin with a well cushioned muzzle and dark eye. He improved as the class went on and gained confidence. Showing his level topline and correct outline on the move BEST PUPPY DOG & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

2nd Misses BA & CJ Wallis Baga VELROK INDIAN GOLD

Another nice puppy, 

liked his head qualities, pleasing outline and shape . Moved ok just preferred hind conformation on 1

3rd Miss S Lynch. OLDCHARM LOVE GENERATION 

Class 7 Junior dog 9 entries 1 absent 

This was a difficult class to judge as so many varying types 

1st Mr A & L Moran & Prouve CASAFIORE SEVASTYAN

This dog won’t this class on his overall type and conformation. Head is slightly planner than l would like and l would prefer more expression. But cannot deny his quality , he has a good outline. He could still mature in topline but has time on his side, moved quick, active and straight.

2nd Mrs J Gripp MALIA FESTIVE SPICE BY KARMA

Pale gold dog has a good length to height ratio. Preferred the head on this boy to 1 . But he really doesn’t do himself any justice. Good angulation presenting a typical outline. Hopefully he will settle with age and show off the quality dog that he is.

3rd Mrs P Bevis SOUSKA TOUCH THE SKY OVER STARLANCE

Class 8 Special beginners dog 0 entries 

Class 9 Novice Dog 5 entries 2 absent 

1st Misses B A & C J Wallis Baga VELROK INDIAN GOLD ( second in puppy)

2nd Y Tyler MULLTYE ROL MO

Slightly larger than 1 ,good mouth chin, dark eye and has a nice expression. Needs to mature more in body and coat, moved ok 

Class 10 Graduate dog 4 entries 1 absent 

1st Mrs H & Miss R Asquith BAARNAYOTMS SENT FROM ABOVE 

You really have to look into these Black and Tans. They can so easily be overlooked. Very pleased with the balance and outline of this dog. He has a good mouth, chin, & eye and an enchanting expression. Moved well and kept a level topline.

2nd Mrs L. & Mr N Horton OLDCHARM LOVE TO LOVE OF DIXPAT

Different type to 1 pleasing head and outline, just not holding topline on the move. So not getting the active and true movement desired.

Class 11 Postgraduate dog 5 entries 2 absent 

1st Mrs L Morton LINSDOWN GIBRAN

Well made dog with a level topline and good tail set. Very smart mover , he has a good mouth, chin and his ears are well set. He doesn’t show himself off very well. But he did enough to win this class.

2nd Mr & MrsR Thornley - Taylor SAXTEAD MOONLIGHT SHADOW 

Slightly larger dog of good quality, lovely fringes shaped his nice head. Good balanced body moved well.

3rd Mr & Mrs E & J Collett. VELROK RINGING GOLD

Class 12 Mid Limit dog 11 entries 2 absent 

1st Ms A McDonald BALGAY GOLDEN TICKET (AI)

Very smart dog with no exaggerations. Correct head, good chin mouth and width of muzzle. Front slightly bowed, level topline, moved positively.

2nd Mrs R & Mr P Thompson SUSU PARTI IN TH STARS

Parti colour pleasing head, sufficient neck and level topline . Just not quite the balance of 1 in body.

3rd Mrs H & Miss R Asquith NEVER SAY GOODBYE LUCY’S SECRET OF BAARNAYOTMS (IMP CZE)

Class 13 Limit dog 5entries

1st Mr I & M D Blackshaw & Roberts CLYDUM FIELD OF DREAMS

Red dog good mouth and width of jaw , well shaped eye with a nice lift to his ears. He has the desired expression, good front and well placed shoulder. Moved true and active 

2nd Miss C & Miss E Cooper O’Brian. SUSU MORE THAN A PRINCE

Pale gold dog ,nice head would prefer a more masculine expression. But he has a lovely outline and moved very well.

3rd Mr L & Mrs A Steed GIANNI ITS EZRA

Class 14 Open dog 8 entries 

1st Mrs L Morton LINSDOWN KARIB

Very well balanced dog of correct size . Pleasing head, good mouth, well cushioned muzzle with a dark oval eye and good pigment. Well placed shoulder and a carries himself proudly keeping his level topline.

2nd Mr L & Mrs A Steed GIANNI ITS ELI

Very different to 1 heavily coated with lovely fringes to his ears. Has that typical arrogant expression. Has a well balanced profile, moved well.

3rd Mrs D& Miss L Christie BETRANNA ATHOS

Class 15 Champion dog 6 entries 1 absent 

1st Mr A & Mr L Moran & Prouve Ch XARAME IMAGE (IMP FIN )

4 year old dog, this dog has a typical oriental look about him. His feathered ears frame his masculine head. He has a good mouth, moderate length of muzzle good cushioning with a lovely dark eye. Slight lift to the ears which were well used. Good front with well laid shoulders, level topline with a good tail set. He carries a wealth of coat around his shawl, making him look shorter in the back than he is. His movement is a joy to watch proud, quick, straight and active. With a lovely plume to his tail and hair feet to complete the picture. DCC & BIS

2nd Mrs P Bevis Ch SKYVANA EMPTY DREAMS OF STARLANCE h C Ex

Another worthy Ch of excellent head type & construction . Presenting a lovely outline moving briskly and keeping his topline.

3rd Mr N & Miss L Brown & Colaco Ch SAXTED NORBU

Class 16 Special Vintage bitch 4 entries 

1st Mr L & Mrs A Steed Ch GIANNI ITSAPANDORA

11 year old red & white parti colour . Very feminine with an exquisite expression, good mouth, width of muzzle and dark eye. Beautifully balanced with a lovely coat and furnishings. Moved well round the ring. Best Special Vintage In Show

2nd Miss C Cooper Ch DEDICATED TO SENSATIONAL WHITE SUSU (IMP NLD. 11 1/2 year old pale gold another feminine bitch. Lovely balance with a level topline. Moved with the energy of a youngster and really enjoying her day. Splitting hairs between these two wish l had 2 red rosettes. 

3rd Y Tyler MULLTYE PARBA SOMBA

Class 17 Veteran Bitch 9 entries 4 absent 

1st Misses C & E Cooper & O Brian Ch SUSU PRINCESS SPICE PARTI JW VW W17

Gold & white parti colour very feminine with a lovely dark eye and pigment. Giving a very sweet expression. Good neck well placed shoulders level topline which she kept on the move .

2nd Misses H Simper & L Scoates CLYDUM HERE COMES EDNA  

Red bitch of similar qualities to 1 she is a very sound bitch that moved active and true. Didn’t have the finish of one in coat today. 

3rd Mr & Mrs Brandrick MATSURI SPECIALLY MAID FOR LILLINCA

Class 18 Minor puppy bitch 1 entry

1st Mrs M &Mrs T Quest & Conibere. LILlEAN DANCING IN THE RAIN WITH DEVONTIBS IMP FIN

Although alone definitely deserved her 1st. Pale gold with black mask 7 month old. Super head and expression with a good front and well laid shoulders. She is well balanced , movement needs to strengthen but she shows great promise.

Class 19 Puppy bitch 3 entries 3 absent 

Class 20 Junior bitch 8 entries 2 Absent 

1st Mr A & Mr L Moran & Prouve CASSFIORE ISADORA

1st very pretty parti Colour bitch so feminine ,lovely head good mouth, chin and width of muzzle. Slight bow to her front, well shaped feet and a moderate bend of stifle. Moved well and kept her outline. Will watch her mature with interest.

2nd Mr A & Mr L Moran & Prouve SOMMERLYSTS VAJRA VANITA (IMP DNK)

Black bitch with white front, appealing head of good proportions. Good neck , topline and tail set. Moved very well , these two bitches headed a lovely junior class.

3rd Mr & Mrs Brandrick GIANNI ITSPETTICOATTAYLES AMONG LILLINCA

Class 21 Special Beginners bitch 1 entry

1st Mrs E Townsin TSARONG NYMA

Pretty gold bitch good mouth, depth of chin and width of muzzle. Slight lift to her ears which she used well. Good shape and outline, just a little wide in front.

Class 22 Novice bitch 2entries

1st Mrs M & Mrs T Quest & Conibere LILIEIAN DANCING IN THE RAIN WITH DEVONTIBS (IMP FIN) (1st minor puppy)

2nd Mr & Mrs Brandrick GIANNI ITSPETTICOTTAYLES AMONG LILLINCA 

This bitch was 3rd in a strong Junior class. She is much more settled in this class. Sable with black overlay and mask. Moved well , she has a correct head just not as feminine as 1

Class 23 Graduate bitch 8 entries 

1st Mrs T &Mrs T Poyser & Bodell SAXTEAD ROSY DREAM AT TINAMBA

Gold very sweet head and expression. Good mouth chin and lift to ears with lovely fringes. Sufficient neck and good shoulders, level topline with a good tail set. Moving active and straight around the ring.

2nd Mr & Mrs Leak VELROK RAZINA OF MADIRE

Red bitch not as glamorous as 1 and not quite the expression. But a lovely well put together bitch , moved soundly and active.

3rd Misses B & C Wallis Baga KAVARNAGH STAR OF JABIR

Class 24 Postgraduate bitch 7 entries 1 absent 

1st Misses Simper & Scoates CLYDUM COUNTRY LASS

Very appealing feminine bitch good mouth, chin and width and depth of muzzle with a lovely dark expressive eye. Slight bow to her front with a level topline. Moved with ease and purpose, just needs that extra bit of coat to finish the picture. 

2nd Mrs S Young ANACAN LOVE A RAINY NIGHT

Another quality bitch , very similar to 1 as needs that extra coat to get the finish needed. Also handler needs to find a way of getting the best out of her in the show ring, as she looked very bored.

3rd S. Rose CROCKERNE MOONSHINE AT CASLEDEN

Class 25 Mid limit bitch 8 entries 2 absent 

1st Mrs S Lee OLDCHARM LOVE NOT WAR

Pale gold bitch with black overlay, lovely shape and outline. Pleasing head with well set ears. Good front and hind angulation and moved accordingly. This bitch is has everything going for her but doesn’t enjoy the ring. I forgave her lack of enthusiasm as l can see her qualities. The show ring needs to be a happy place for her.

2nd Ms A McDonald BETRANNA AU RORA OVER BALGAY

Black with white front very close decision between 1st and 2nd. Lovely feminine head with a good expression which is not easy to get on a black. Nice outline and moved ok . Just lost out to 1 on front assembly.

3rd Miss C Cooper LINSDOWN SOCIALITE AMONG SUSU

Class 26 Limit bitch 13 entries 2 absent 

I was truly spoilt for choice in this class.

1st Miss S Thompson & Mr I Prentice TAMRAE PARTI WITH THE STARS JW

Fell for this gold and white parti colour. Appealing head good mouth, width of muzzle with a lovely dark eye. Well set neck on good shoulders with a level topline. Good front and hind angulation and moved as her conformation suggests. RCC

I was told later under the new KC rules that this now gave her, her Ch title congratulations.

2nd Mr & Mrs A Steed GIANNI FELIZ NAVIDAD

Sable with black mask and overlay, another lovey bitch with a feminine head. Super outline and balance moved ok. Has the fringes to finish the picture, but just carrying a bit too much weight.

3rd Misses Simper & Scoates CLYDUM RADIANCE OF RHEDD

Class 27 Open bitch 6 entries 

1st Mr A & Mr L Moran & Prouve KRI KRIS IN LOVE WITH DITTE ( RAF )

Captivating show girl looks small compared to some but she is within the standard. So feminine good, mouth, chin, width of muzzle & dark pigment. So well balanced level topline, quietly demanding attention when she moved round the ring with her active positive gait. Finished off with lovely hair feet and ear fringes. Could not be denied the top honours CC and was very close for BOB 

2nd Misses Simper and Scoates CLYDUM RHAPSODY IN RHREDD

Another quality bitch, super feminine head with fringes to frame it. Typical aloof expression. Good length of neck on good shoulders level topline and good tail set. Actively moving round the ring, should have a bright future.

3rd Miss S & Mr I Thompson & Prientice CROCKERNE LOVE TO TALK WITH TAMRA

Class 28 Champion bitch 5 entries 1 absent 

1st Mrs G Adam’s Ch BALGAY OKURIMONO

Very pretty bitch super head with lovely ear fringes, my notes say very correct. Lovely outline, shape and balance. Moved very well and totally deserves her Ch status. Just felt in the challenge she was just flagging a bit.

2nd Miss C Cooper MALIA PUMKIN PIE BY SUSU JW

Altogether different type to 1st . Demands attention, lovely pale gold colour with the required feminine head. Good balance outline and moved actively, another very worthy Ch.

3rd Mrs L Short Ch MALIA HARVEST FLOWER 

JUDGE LYNETTE AYRES