Crufts

Judge: Mrs P Gilbert

Crufts 7th March 2025

Tibetan Terrier

DCC​7285 - Int Ch Araki Shamana (Mrs J & Mrs C Chamberlain & Jiggins)

RDCC​7294 - Ch Araki Justa Boot Perfect (Miss C L & Mrs L Cooper)

BCC​7274 - Kybo Santa Monica (Mrs L & Mr T Bateman)

RBCC​7340 - Avaness Lights Up Kutula (Mrs C Stuchbury)

BOB​7274 - Kybo Santa Monica (Mrs L & Mr T Bateman)

BP​7391 - Ti La Shu Drama Queen (Mrs S Rauhut)

BV​7412 - Bel/lux/nld/ger/int Ch Om Devi Siddhidatri from Heaven's Earth (Miss A Van Beethoven)

It was indeed an honour and a great privilege to be invited to judge the breed I have loved and been involved with for over 40 years, at Crufts in 2021. However, Covid descended causing 2021 Crufts to be rescheduled to July, which date was then also cancelled, so my appointment has been almost 8 years in its arrival.

Thank you to all the exhibitors from both UK and overseas for giving me a lovely entry. My thanks also goes to my steward, Paul Hayes, for organising the ring and me so efficiently.

My overall observations since I last judged were that shoulders have improved, length of rib with short loin is still lacking. Stops could still be better and sadly I found not many true reverse scissor bites or my favourite end ‘kink’ to tail. Coats on the whole have improved in texture and condition, although to the floor is not a good look for a TT.

Veteran Dog - Entries: 10 Absentees: 1

1St - Ch Boshanti Nevill (Mrs K Guziolek)

Easy class winner, this sable 9 year old male has a pleasing head of correct proportions, giving a lovely expression. Good bite with correct dentition. Enough neck, balanced angles front and rear, with large round feet and low hocks. Level top line, which he held both standing and on move, where he covered the ground with ease. All covered by one of the best correct textured double coats of the day.

2nd - Araki Fabulous Figtal at Trytez (Mrs L White)

Good overall balance, this larger 8 year old male has a lot to like about him. Good bone, excellent large padded feet. Strong masculine head with large round eyes and reverse scissor bite. Muscular neck which runs in to well-placed shoulders. Moved with easy striding action.

3rd - Lasang Mister Dick at Bedivere (Miss R & Mr S Inwood & Price)

Another 8 year old who’s not as strongly built as 2, has a nicely proportion head with good length of neck. Lovely body tone and developed muscle. Moved well when he got into his stride.

Minor Puppy Dog - Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Karamyst Show Off (Mrs La. Mell)

Well grown for his age, this super boy has good angles throughout. Excellent pigment, large round eyes with pleasing expression. Muzzle of good width, correct bite and dentition. Short coupled, well set tight tail. Well-presented coat for his age. Moved with reach and drive, enjoying his day.

Puppy Dog - Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1st - Renvall’s Neon Leon (Mrs V S & Miss A J Vernall)

No mistaking he’s a boy. Top end for size and would want him to grown any more. Excellent large flat padded feet, good bone and well developed muscle tone throughout. Super expression, strong head with marked stop, large round dark eyes, excellent dentition. Has a mind of his own but when settled moved with drive and reach. BPD

2nd - Karamyst Show Off (Mrs La. Mell)

1st in last class

3rd - Sumanshu Classic Art Design (Mrs P Keulers)

Smaller build than previous 2 but has ample bone. Pleasing head proportions, good eye shape and colour. Balanced angles both front and rear.

Junior Dog - Entries: 9 Absentees: 1                                                                                                                

1st - Faraone Il Forte Tai Tik Jums (Mrs S Rauhut)

Excellent size white and black male, square in outline and in super coat. Well-constructed head with adequate stop, well placed large round eyes with correct pigmentation. Good bite and dentition. Strong muscular neck which flowed in to a set of well laid shoulders. Sufficient spring of rib and depth of chest. Short loin and strong rear quarters. Moved with positive drive and reach, which gave him the class. Definitely has a bright future ahead I’m sure.

2nd - Kashi Midnight Cowboy at Boshanti (Mrs K Guziolek)

Very close to 1 and on another day the result could have been reversed. Super shape and balance, with excellent bone throughout. Head of good proportions, strength of muzzle with developed lower jaw and correct scissor bite. Excellent body condition, fore-chest, spring of rib with level top line, correct set tail and carriage. Sound mover in quality coat.

3rd - Renvall Minter Wonderland (Mrs V S & Miss A J Vernall)

Another square male who was a little out of coat today, however you can’t deny his qualities. Head of lovely construction with marked stop, large round dark eyes strong muzzle and good dentition. Well laid shoulders, good fore-chest and rib length. Excellent rear angulations which allowed him to move with drive when settled

Yearling Dog - Entries: 9 Absentees: 0

1st - Gemaras Rocket Man (Mrs C A Palmer)

Wow, this boy commands you to watch him. Masculine sturdy male who is not over done in any way and is very square in outline, Super head construction with strength in muzzle, large dark eyes and correct dentition. Well laid shoulders, straight parallel legs ending with large round feet. Excellent tail set and carriage, strong rear with good turn of stifle. Moved with an easy reach and drive. In magnificent superbly presented coat for his age.

2nd - Lasang Rider On The Storm (Mr R & Mrs R Andrews & Price)

What a character this boy is. He has strength in body and bone with excellent muscle tone. Well-developed head with large dark eyes. Equal angles front and rear with enough neck, level topline, correct tail placement and carriage. Moved well, enjoying his day

3rd - Zilcan Legend of Gelert with Lottanber (Mr L & Mrs C Thorold)

Lighter in bone than the previous 2 but lots to like about him. Pleasing head with expressive features. Balanced front and back quarters with good reach of neck. Moved well but not quite the drive of 1 & 2

Post Graduate Dog - Entries: 15 Absentees: 0

1st - Araki Yubetcha JW (L Pediani)

One word and that’s ‘stunning’. Your eye is taken by this well presented white coat that covers this unexaggerated male. Super full pigmentation throughout, pleasing head conformation with large round eyes, enough stop, strong muzzle with correct dentition. Muscular neck which flows in to well-laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. He has depth of chest, good spring and length of rib, level top line both standing and on the move. Covered the ring with effortless reach and drive. Strong contender for top honours today

2nd - Unohoo Here Comes Hugo (Mrs M, Mr G & Mrs J Erskine-Jones & Watson)

Stronger built than 1 but very nice to go over. Masculine head with good width of muzzle and large round eyes. Balanced angulation both front and rear. Short coupled with good tail set and carriage. Great muscle tone throughout. Large flat feet on which he moved steady.

3rd - Avaness Stars Shine Darkly over Setrique JW (Miss D M Ford)

Smaller frame but everything in the right place. Square outline very balanced with good angles front & rear. Pleasing head with in keeping size eyes, good stop and correct dentition. Moved really well with drive and reach. Coat still maturing

Limit Dog - Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1st - Jalren Midnight Runner JW (Mrs R Thurston)

Super sable & white, in a wealth of glorious double coat of correct texture. Excellent head proportions, large well placed dark eyes, marked stop, good width of muzzle and pleasing dentition. Enough neck, good front assembly, level top line which he held on the move. Ample body depth, strong rear construction with correct tail set and carriage, moved with drive and purpose. Another contender for top honours.

2nd - Silgarhi That's Amore (Mrs F & Mrs S Neum & Cross)

Unfortunate to have come up against 1, as this is another excellently made male. Good size, square in outline, very pleasing head, correct eye shape, size and placement, with super stop. Good length and width of foreface, pleasing jaw strength and dentition. Well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, he has a muscular neck, good depth of chest and spring of rib, with short coupling. Well angulated rear. Although moved well, would have liked to have seen him with more animation.  

3rd - Ahgainst All Odds (Mrs L & Mrs L Cooper & Purslow)

Larger male with a likable attitude. Overall cuts a pleasing shape stood and on the move. Good head proportions, strong neck, balanced angulation front and rear. Large feet. Moved round the ring with ease.

Open Dog - Entries: 21 Absentees: 3

What a class!! Sadly many dogs I liked had to leave the ring cardless due to ‘splitting hairs’

1st - Int Ch Araki Shamana (Mrs J & Mrs C Chamberlain & Jiggins)

This black & white male has it all in proportion, with nothing exaggerated. He has a lovely head with good width of skull, strong muzzle and pleasing dentition. Large round dark eyes which are correctly spaced. Strong muscular neck which flows in to well laid shoulders, straight parallel forequarters leading to large flat feet. Deep chest with ample spring of rib. Excellent turn of stifle with correct tail placement and carriage. Double coat of good texture. Moved with purpose, drive and reach. Pleased to award him his second CC and I’m sure the third will not be too far away. Not quite together when challenging for BOB so had to be content with BOS

2nd - Ch Araki Justa Boot Perfect (Miss C L & Mrs L Cooper)

Mature male who has pleasing head proportions, large dark round eyes, strong muzzle and good bite. Neck of adequate length, balanced angulation both front and rear. Excellent depth of chest, spring and length of rib. Well-muscled throughout and has large flat feet. Double coat of correct texture and presented well. Pushed hard to win the class but today just preferred the overall freer movement of 1, however pleased to give him the Res CC (his second from me)

3rd - Ch Waterley Ricky Evangelista (Mrs Y Knight)

Another wonderful male and one that has had top honours from me before. Super head shape with well place large dark eyes. Unexaggerated throughout, balanced front and rear assembly, level top line. Moved well but was just out shone today by 1 & 2.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog - Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st - Int Ch Araki Shamana (Mrs J & Mrs C Chamberlain & Jiggins)

As open winner

2nd - Ch Araki Magic Dancer for Karamyst JW (Miss K King)

One I have enjoyed watching from the ring side in the past and is so good to get the chance to assess him. Very square in his outline, with an immaculately presented mature jacket. Good width of skull and head conformation, with large dark eyes. Super neck which flows into well placed shoulders. Excellent tail set and carriage. Moved well although hindered slightly as carrying a bit too much weight today.

3rd - Layoli Firecracker at Miksang (Mr P & Mrs C Meakin)

This smaller boy is honest in his construction. Pleasing head and expression. Balanced front and rear angles, good feet and tail placement. Coat of good texture.

Veteran Bitch - Entries: 11 Absentees: 2

1st - Bel/lux/nld/ger/int Ch Om Devi Siddhidatri from Heaven's Earth (Miss A Van Beethoven)

Stunning solid black who is just off of 10 years old. No mistaking she’s a bitch. Very feminine head of excellent construction. Dark large round eyes which are correctly placed, together with marked stop and strength of lower jaw, gives a true TT expression. Pleasing mouth and dentition. Well placed ears. Enough neck which flows in to well-laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Padded large feet. Compact, muscular body with level topline which she held when stood and on the move. Good tail set and carriage. Strong rear assembly with excellent turn of stifle. First rate textured coat present immaculately. Move effortlessly with reach and drive. Strong contender for res cc but had to settle for being the very worthy Best Veteran today

2nd - Nina Ricci Du Comble De Bonheur Multi Vch (Miss L Coen) 

11 year old who moved fabulously for her age and is a credit to her owner. Pleasing head with good shape and colour eyes. Balanced front and rear angulations, level top line. Tail set and carriage correct. Super body condition which is covered in a glorious white and black jacket. Moved steady with enough reach and drive.

3rd - Fr/hr/mo/lux/int Ch Karamyst New Shining Star Fr Jch (Miss S & Miss E Desvarennes & Leone)

Very square feminine 8 year old, sporting a gold & white coat, which was of good texture and well presented. Pleasing head proportions, eye shape and colour. Enough neck, level top line which she held as she flowed round the ring.

Minor Puppy Bitch - Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st - Shamisha Shining Bright with Gemaras (Mrs C A Palmer)

Gold and white very feminine young lady, who stands full square. Sweet head with correct eye shape and placement. Flowing neck to a pair of well laid shoulders which angles are echoed in her rear assembly. She has excellent turn of stifle, tail set and carriage. When settled moved with an easy stride.

2nd - Karamyst Showstopper (Miss K King)

Close decision and one that on another day could be easily swapped around. Heavier than 1 but still no doubting she’s a bitch. Lovely to go over and has large flat feet. Good head dimensions with pleasing dentition, strength in jaw and muzzle. Large dark eyes. Balanced front and rear angles.

3rd - Araki Lovestruck Lulu at Tizzycharm (Miss S J Armstrong)

Enjoyed her day, this young lady needs to develop as looking longer in body at present. Pretty constructed head with sweet expression. Today not settled on the move sadly.

Puppy Bitch - Entries: 8 Absentees: 3

1st - Ti La Shu Drama Queen (Mrs S Rauhut)

Very square 9 month old black & white with good bone and angles throughout. She has strength in head but still retains a femininity. Large dark eye, strong muzzle and mouth of correct bite. Well-muscled neck leads in to pleasing front assembly, good length of rib and short loin. Correct tail set and carriage. Coat developing nicely. Moved with drive and reach retaining her level top line. Won BPB on maturity and BPIB with steady ease action movement.

2nd - Fortune Smiles over Shamisha (Miss A Lambert)

Taller than 1 with a lot to like about her. Very feminine in head with width of skull, marked stop and strength of muzzle. Correct bite and dentition. Lovely clean neck, balanced angles front and rear. Extremely well set tail and carriage, good turn of stifle and low set hocks. Moved well when settled, with reach and drive. Excellently presented coat.    

3rd - Boshanti Rohanna at Kashi (Miss S Dykes)

Heavier bone throughout with strong body, depth of chest and spring of rib. Pleasing head with strong muzzle and jaw. Enough neck but she could use it better to complete picture when on the move.

Junior Bitch - Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

Any of these 3 could have taken the class but there can only be one winner

1st - Ti La Shu Can´t Stop Loving You (Mrs S Rauhut)

Very feminine head with large round dark eyes. Enough stop, lovely mouth with correct dentition. Excellent front conformation, good return of upper arm and parallel legs. Large flat feet. Firm body tone and top line. Strong rear and turn of stifle. Moved with drive and purpose which won her the class.

2nd - Cindie Pawper for Paravell (Mrs J Gell)

Very stylish almost all black feminine bitch. On the stand thought she could be my class winner. Pleasing head with good width of skull, length of muzzle and strength of jaw. Lovely dark eyes and marked stop. Balanced front and rear angles. Tail set and carriage correct. Sadly had tendency to pace but once in her stride moved really well, holding her top line. Coat needs more attention if she is to achieve top honours.

3rd - Waterley Easy On The Eye (Mrs T Dyer)

And easy on the eye is what she is. Very nicely made youngster. Sweet feminine head with pleasing expression. Not over exaggerated in any way. Moved with drive and reach.

Yearling Bitch - Entries: 13 Absentees: 2

1st - Jasu-La Dakini Sangmo La Mani (Imp Deu) (Ms A & Mrs V & Ms F Vernall & Vernall & Neum)

Sable bitch with lovely feminine head, good width of skull and cheek bones. Super large round dark eyes with correct spacing, ample stop, good strength in foreface, all give a resolute expression. Balanced conformation both front and rear, compact body which is well muscled. Excellent depth of chest and spring of rib. Coat going through changes but of correct texture. Moved steady if a little slow at times.  

2nd - Silgarhi Bhotiya (Mrs S J Moore)

Hard decision between 1 & 2. This black bitch has a square outline, pleasing head with good stop. Less mature in body than 1 but has good angles throughout, pleasing return of upper arm and turn of stifle. Level top line both stood and on move, which was with positive reach and drive.

3rd - Unohoo Magical Maddie (Mrs M & Miss A Erskine-Jones & Guy)

One I have liked from the ringside and she did not disappoint. Overall square in shape, with very feminine head of correct dimensions with large dark eyes & good pigment. Enough bone, balanced quarters and level topline.

Post Graduate Bitch - Entries: 20 Absentees: 4

1st - Lasang Been Banged (Mr R Andrews)

Strong and coby but still has femininity. Pleasing head, large dark expressive eyes. Well laid shoulders, depth of chest and spring of rib. Strong rear assembly with good turn of stifle. Large flat feet, excellent tail set and carriage. Moved steady with reach and drive keeping strong top line.

2nd - Boshanti Korella (Mrs K Guziolek)

Full of life, this sable bitch was certainly enjoying her day. Nice head construction, pleasing pigment, eye placement and dentition. Well boned and constructed in both front and rear angulations. Double coat of good texture. Moved out with reach and drive.

3rd - Remmus Heighflier Hoshi (Mr & Mrs D Summers)

Heavier made throughout, with good depth of chest and spring of rib. Balanced front and rear angles, with a square outline. Has excellent feet. Moved well covering the ground with an easy movement.

Limit Bitch - Entries: 20 Absentees: 2​

Wow wow wow, what a class! Tested me completely

1st - Kybo Santa Monica (Mrs L & Mr T Bateman)

Nothing overdone, this feminine bitch caught my eye from entering the ring. Cutting a square outline with an in keeping length of neck with super head carriage. Lovely feminine head with good width of skull, correct eye shape, colour and placement. Enough stop leading in to correct length and strength of muzzle. Well-constructed front and rear assembly, good depth of chest, length of rib with short loin. Excellent muscle tone throughout. Level top line which she held both standing and on the move. Super tail placement and carriage. In excellent textured double coat. Moved steady with drive and reach. Very pleased to award her BCC and BOB

2nd - Avaness Lights Up Kutula (Mrs C Stuchbury)

Smart, square, mainly black girl with excellent angles throughout. Very feminine head with defined stop, correctly placed eyes, strong muzzle and under jaw, lovely reverse scissor bite, all which gives the true TT expression. Good depth of chest, spring & length of rib with short coupling and firm top line. Large flat and well-padded feet. Super coat which was well presented. Moved out well both in this class and in the challenge for the Res CC, which I was pleased to award her.

3rd - Zilcan Black Majic (Miss F & Mr M & Ms M C Whitehead & Selby & Hannigan)

Classic black with so much to like about her. Square with excellent angles throughout, clean neck into well placed shoulders. Great tail set and carriage. Good muscle tone, moved out well with drive and reach. One I will watch with interest going forward.

Open Bitch - Entries: 12 Absentees: 1

1st - Verony Mystic Charm (Mr A & Mrs V M Green)

Typical of this kennel, very square black bitch with good angles throughout. Feminine head with excellent proportions, lovely round dark eyes, strength of muzzle and super dentition with a tight reverse scissor bite. Well bodied with spring & length of rib. Super muscle tone, level top line, moved steady and effortlessly, all of which won her the class. However, sadly lost her composure in the challenge.

2nd - Nld/be/int Ch Surya Sengge Nld Jch W19 (Mrs P Keulers)

Very square black and white, in lovely double coat of good texture. Pleasing head with true TT expression, firm neck which flowed in to well-placed shoulders. Compact body with well set on tail and sporting large flat feet. Moved with purpose and drive.

3rd - Palshar All That Glitters JW (Mrs K Willoughby)

Another black and white in magnificent superbly presented double coat of excellent texture. Balanced front and rear angulations. Well-muscled, good bone and large flat feet. Level top line on move and standing.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch - Entries: 9 Absentees: 0

1st - Waterley Easy On The Eye (Mrs T Dyer)

Already written on 3rd in junior

2nd - Araki Colour My World for Tetsikarma (Mrs K & Mr Gvr & Mrs L & Mrs K Plummer & Plummer & Knight & Bingham)

Honest bitch of good size and construction. Feminine head with pleasing expression. Well bodied, level top-line and good size feet. Move out well and in unison with her handler.

3rd - Pinrow Springtime Star (Mrs C Luckman)

Up on size compared to 1 & 2 but has a lot to like about her. Lovely constructed head with large dark round eyes. Very square in outline. Moved much better in this class than previously, thus gaining her this placing.