Bath Canine Society

BATH CANINE SOCIETY CH SHOW

MAY 2025

SHIH TZU

I was very disappointed that some of the dogs were shown with matted coats, although all were clean, another thing for me is muscle tone on the dogs which many were lacking, movement on the whole was good.

VD 1(0)

1. Rutter’s Ch. Chanikos Living The Dream at Ethelsmead. Lovely male in good coat and condition for age with a nice head, dark eyes, good pigmentation, nice bite and his nostrils are of a good size, arched neck with good length leading into well set shoulders, moving out well, sound top-line held well on the move.

MPD 2(0)

1. Quick’s Minfaa The Last Dance. Puppy of good size with a profuse double coat and breed typical head, lovely dark eyes of correct shape, well set ears, bite and jaw good, good black wide open nostrils, neck of a fair length and neat shoulders, well off for bone, sound rear quarters, moving well.

2. Rutter’s Ethelsmead Ripleys Game. Another nice puppy, moved out well holding his top-line, typical Shih Tzu head, good eye colour and stop, bite correct with square jaw, nice neck and shoulders, sound rear quarters, moved out well.

PD 2(0)

1. Flack/Hannah’s Mifcah’s Heir to The Throne. A striking black and white, lovely breed type head, dark eyes and good stop, correct bite and square jaw, ears well placed, neck of a good length leading into well set shoulders, plenty of bone, profuse coat, moving out well carrying his tail nicely.

2. Everall’s Wharfeview Simply Bori. Slightly smaller than 1, gold/white with lovely head, ear set, eyes, bite and jaw, good length of neck leading into well placed shoulders, well covered body, sound rear quarters, moved out well.

JD 7(0)

1st and 2nd are both beautiful boys and I am sure will have a bright future in front of them, they are so similar.

1. Stevenson’s Shenleyvale Fifty Shades of Orange. A stunning young man, I have judged this young man before awarding him RBPIS at an open show, he did not disappoint on the day, he has improved and matured well, lovely breed head with expression and some arrogance, good stop, well set eyes of a good dark colour, nice wide nostrils and good bite with a square jaw, good front and well off for bone, shoulders well set, neat elbows, good top-line held on the move, sound rear quarters and well muscled 1st and 2nd thighs, one of the few showing pads as they moved, RDCC.

2. Barrell’s Chanikos My Mystery Dream via Javerda. A very striking young male of a good size, well put together head, skull broad and lovely shaped eyes giving a great expression, nice eyes and good jaw, well set shoulders and sound rear, moving well, great muscle tone.

3. Yorke/Keree-Bartolo’s Chanikos Darkest Dreams at Shirkeira.

YD 5(0)

1. Barrell’s Chanikos My Mystery Dream via Javerda. 2nd in JD.

2. Bowns’ Matsonic Midnight Storm over Bishbow. Lovely jet black boy, this young man is still maturing, slightly smaller than 1st, a great expression with those so dark eyes looking at you, good wide nostrils, super neck and shoulders, sound back end moving very well and showing pads.

3. Yorke/Keree-Bartolo’s Chanikos Darkest Dreams at Shirkeira.

ND 3(0)

1. Austin’s Rossvale Wishful Thinking for Chotahkees. Nice head, eyes and ears, good neck and shoulders, moved out well, nice double coat.

2. Macdonald’s Hin Chens Just For You at Centastage (imp NOR) NAF. Eye catching red/white, nice head, dark eyes and good bite, arched neck, shoulders well set, moved well.

3. Puleston’s Chanikos Mystical Dream for Shanuleas.

PGD 4(1)

1. Jenner/Archer’s Alamiks Raspberry Beret. This young man has plenty of substance, good broad head and nice round eyes, good bite, well arched neck, shoulders well set and sound rear quarters, moved well.

2. Bryant’s Middletune Billy The Kid. Solid gold, nicely constructed, liked his dark eyes and muzzle, good neck leading into well laid back shoulders, sound on the move with plenty of coat.

3. Gardner’s Ethelsmead True Grit.

LD 4(0)

1. Howard’s Tameron Mr Penhaligon’s. Stunning gold/white male having so much quality, a real showstopper, fabulous head, dark eyes and great pigmentation, big wide open nostrils, well set jaw, his expression has enough softness with arrogance to give him the required breed look, neck of good length and strong enough to carry his head, sloping shoulders, good deep brisket and neat elbows, top-line held on the move and standing, sound rear with plenty of muscle and showing pads on the move, well set tail, presented and handled to perfection, DCC & BOB.

2. Salt’s Keola Driving Force JW. Lovely eye catching black/white with an arrogant expression and great long leathers, head of good size, dark eyes and big wide nostrils, good jaw and bite, lovely front, neck arched and of good length, well set shoulders and neat elbows, sound rear quarters and moving well, lovely tail set.

3. Stevens’ Peekin Reggie Rebel-Tu.

OD 3(2)

1. Barrell’s Mifcah’s By Royal Command to Javerda. Loved this boy’s head, very expressive with round dark eyes and good leathers, nice neck leading into well set shoulders, teapot tail, moving soundly showing plenty of rear pads, beautifully presented, double coated.

SpB 4(0)

1. Spencer-Down’s Chanikos Harper Seven at Evieshu. Sweet black/white bitch, nice head, neck and shoulders, sound rear, moved well, BSpB.

2. Puleston’s Chanikos Mystical Dream for Shanuleas. 3rd in ND, a little bigger than I like but plenty of coat and moved fine.

3. Bryant’s Middletune Billy The Kid.

VB 2(0)

1. Puleston’s Daltricia Thana at Shanuleas ShCM VW. A very mature lady with plenty of thick double coat, still moving well, sound hindquarters, nice head, neck and shoulders, BV.

2. Francis’ Elzu Ebony and Ivory. 7 years, showing well with good movement, nice head, eyes, neck and shoulders, sound in rear.

PB 2(0)

1. Howard’s Tameron Miss Ruby Orchid. Very stylish young lady, in full double coat with fabulous breed head with such an endearing expression, beautiful pale gold, good arched neck and well laid back shoulders, lovely top-line, sound rear quarters and great movement showing pads, lovely teapot tail, beautifully presented, RBCC & BP.

2. Wood’s Densown Fanta Fizz to Ralphina. Well grown puppy with a nice outline and good teapot tail, nice head, neck and shoulders, moved well.

JB 3(0)

1. Gilkes/Finnanger’s Hin Chen’s My Juliette (imp NOR). Lovely feminine bitch, very compact with a lovely head and expression, dark eyes, pendant ears, good arched neck and well set shoulders, good top-line, well muscled thighs, moved well around the ring, good double coat.

2. Salt’s Keola Miss Glitz and Glamour. Great breed expression, nice head, good dark eyes and big wide open nostrils, arched neck, nice front and shoulders, sound mover and a nice double coat.

3. Spencer Down’s Chanikos Harper Seven at Evieshu.

YB 2(0)

1. Pruden’s Pinyinz Sugar Hiccups. This young lady is of good size with a nice head, eyes, stop and bite, well set shoulders, good top-line, deep brisket and is very well covered, moved nicely, in good coat.

2. Everall’s Wharfeview Laced with Candy. Slightly smaller than 1, pretty solid mahogany, appealing dark round eyes, moved well.

NB 3(0)

1. Gilkes/Finnanger’s Hin Chen’s My Juliette (imp NOR). 1st in JB.

2. Salt’s Keola Miss Glitz and Glamour. 2nd in JB.

3. Macdonald’s Hin Chen’s Jewel In The Crown at Centastage (imp NOR).

PGB 1(0)

1. Galliford/Keree-Bartolo’s Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean with Shirkeira JW. Pretty gold/white, feminine head with dark round eyes, ears well set, short muzzle, proud neck, level top-line retained on the move, nice tail set, good coat.

LB 6(2)

1. Hitt’s Minfaa Christmas Cracker at Miracey. A very beautiful bitch in full double coat, flowing and well handled, proud arched neck, retained her top-line on the move, many attributes to like about her with her lovely head and expression.

2. Diffey’s Marhilway Spirited Edge. Mature red/white in great proportion, good head with soft expression and dark eyes, good jaw and open nostrils, arched neck, sound rear, moved well.

3. Yorke/Keree-Bartolo’s Middletune Modesty Blaise JW.

OB 6(1)

1. Diffey’s Ch. Marhilway Explored The Edge. This bitch pulled out all the stops with her lovely head and muzzle, good bite and jaw, good open nostrils, arrogant expression, arched proud neck, well laid shoulders, good front, neat elbows, retained top-line on the move and showing her pads as she went, she had plenty of drive on the move was well presented,BCC.

2. Finnanger’s N/Fin/Se UCh. Eastfane’s Garam Masala Hel J V-22 Sv J V-22. Very feminine gold/white bitch with a nice broad head, good stop, dark round eyes and short muzzle, correct bite and jaw, good front and arched neck, top- line good on the move and standing, moved out well.

3. Stevens’ Ch. Peekin Hoi-Tee-Toi-Tee-Tu.

SALLY DUFFIN