British Chihuahua Club

The British Chihuahua Club   

4th May 2025 

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the British Chihuahua Club for the kind invitation to judge Smoothcoat Chihuahuas and later Co- judge Best In Show. An appointment I have looked forward to for sometime, much thanks and appreciation must go to everyone who brought their lovely dogs and allowed me to appraise them and graciously accepted the days decisions and supported the club. The hospitality extended to me was greatly appreciated and I commend all on committee for their hard work in ensuring the day ran smoothly. It was a pleasure to be involved and I am grateful for the opportunity.  

Lindsey Anderson (LUMANATII) 

Smooth Coat Chihuahua  

Chihuahua S/C Baby Puppy Dog (1/2) 

1: SLAVANIC, MRS S H, CHARONCHI CUBAN LYNX 

A four month old gold and white baby, stood alone at his first show. Well presented puppy with a nice smooth coat texture, he is small and dainty with good overall body shape and proportions for his age. Nice apple dome head, good size typical ears, round dark eyes, good muzzle length with good dentition. Kindly handled and encouraged, look forward to seeing him as he matures.  

Chihuahua S/C Minor Puppy Dog (6/7) 

1: NEATH-COYNE & COYNE, MRS S A & MRS S, JORAZAN SOX IT TOEM WITH BUFFREY 

A seven and a half month old fawn boy, an alert little dog with a pleasing cheeky expression. Type without exaggeration, lovely head developing, good ears used well correct for skull and foreface, dark round liquid eyes set well apart, good stop and muzzle length nicely tapered, good dentition. Small and compact in frame with ample bone and substance, enough neck into level topline, well laid shoulders, forechest and brisket developing nicely, straight forelegs, neat feet. Moved out well with confidence holding outline and using tail well which is correctly set with desired flat and fury appearance broadening in the centre and tapering to a point. Lovely baby very pleased to award today Reserve Best Puppy Dog. 

2: MAGRI, J, MONICACHI MONEY MAN AT ROZAMIE 

A six and a half month old fawn boy, full of character with a gay spirited temperament, he has an attractive engaging expression, apple dome head, flaring ears well set, large dark round eyes set well apart, enough stop, lean cheeks, dark pigment and a moderate tapered muzzle giving a saucy expression. Ample arch to neck, good topline, tail used well. Nice size and shape overall, not as developed as class winner time is on his side to mature in body, moves as most puppies do needs time to settle. 

Chihuahua S/C Puppy Dog (1/2) 

1: FOTHERGILL, MRS D, DIAMONCHI ITALIAN STALLION  

A nine and a half month old white boy, an alert dog with a spirited temperament and real showmanship qualities who exhibited an air of confidence and who caught my eye for his correct outline and balance throughout and so impressed in profile. He has ample bone and body and nice substance for a puppy. He has a lovely saucy expression, quality headpiece apple dome skull without exaggeration, good breadth between large flaring ears well set, good stop, large dark lustrous eyes set well apart, decent muzzle length well tapered, good dentition. Amply arched neck, level topline well held, tail well set held high and used to his advantage. Shoulders well laid, straight front and elbows set well under, good width to chest, pleasing length of rib, strong loin, body firm in substance. Strong hindquarters with good turn of stifle enabling him to move out well with a positive action covering ring briskly with a swift free flowing glide. Very pleased to award Best Puppy Dog, Best Dog, Best Of Breed and later through joint decision with my Co-Judge Best In Show. 

Chihuahua S/C Junior Dog (3/4) 

1: FOTHERGILL, MRS D, DIAMONCHI ITALIAN STALLION 

See Above. 

2: HOBBS, MR J R, BRAMERITA CRAZY IN LOVE 

An eleven month old boy attentive to handler with a pretty face and appealing headpiece, broad skull good dome and stop, well placed flared ears used well, deep dark melting eyes, good pigment, lean cheeks, tapered muzzle giving nice expression. Good length of neck, well laid shoulders, elbows set well under, good width of chest, straight legs and neat feet. Topline well held, correct tail carriage, good overall shape, slightly longer cast than first, good turn of stifle with well let down hocks, moved out well with reach and drive. Today just preferred the showmanship of first. 

Chihuahua S/C Novice Dog (5/5) 

1: NEATH-COYNE & COYNE, MRS S A & MRS S, JORAZAN SOX IT TOEM WITH BUFFREY 

See Above. 

2: JORGE, MRS D, LOLLYMOOS DARLING BOY 

A seven month old boy with an outgoing happy disposition, attentive to handler with a will to please. Well rounded skull and a soft sweet expression, good sized ears set at the correct angle, dark round eyes set well apart, enough stop, lean cheeks, tapered muzzle, good pigment. Enough neck into spirit level topline although longer cast in body than first, correct tail carriage used to his advantage. Good bone, front assembly developing nicely, needs time to develop in his body. Today preferred the showmanship of first. 

Chihuahua S/C Post Graduate Dog (1/1) 

1: BURROWS, MRS A, ANADEIA ALDORON JW AT LAULOURA 

A year and a half year old fawn boy, nice size male with good head properties, large flaring ears, good stop and dark round eyes, muzzle moderately short, enough neck into level topline, well laid shoulders, good bone and neat feet. Good turn of stifle to hindquarters, well let down hocks. Moved out soundly on the go once settled, unfortunately today he lacked enthusiasm and seemed a little flat.  

Chihuahua S/C Limit Dog (5/6) 

1: POYNER, MRS M D, ANADEIA OVATION FOR MIKICHI JW 

A two and a half year old cream male, nice size overall scored in outline and shape. Broad skull with good breadth between ears, lovely large flaring ears used to his advantage. Enough stop with good muzzle length, dark pigment and well set dark melting eyes. Well arched neck of good length into level topline carried firm on the move, tail carried and used well. Good front assembly with ample bone and neat feet. Nice deep chest and strong loin, good rear angulations. Moved out with good reach at the forehand and drive from the rear. Pleased to award Reserve Best Dog and later Reserve Best Of Breed. 

2: SUTTON, MRS B, NIKITOS NOWDONTGOASKIN 

A sixteen month old cream male, a lot of similar qualities to first, strong in breed type and nice exhibit all round and well made throughout. Pleasing headpiece without exaggeration, well placed large dark eyes, good stop, moderate length of muzzle, lean cheeks and jaw, good dentition, ears well set and used well. Enough neck well arched, topline well held, good shoulder alignment, forechest and front assembly. Moved out swiftly with drive from the rear and extension and reach at the front, nice silhouette on the stand and when moving just preferred head of first which swayed today's decision. 

Chihuahua S/C Open Dog (1/1) 

1: HALLS, MRS A, JORAZAN ROODY RED SOX JW 

A three year old red male, stood alone today but worthy class win, a little showman who showed with poise and moved well throughout. Smartly put together with good attributes, lovely typical head type without exaggeration, good size ears set at correct angle, good stop, moderate tapered muzzle, lean cheeks and jaw, dark pigment, large dark glossy eyes, nice expression. Enough neck, carried a firm level topline, sickle tail carried up and over body at all times. Well laid shoulders, would like slightly more length of leg, ample bone, neat and tidy dog, body firm in substance holding itself in profile well, swift movement in typical chi fashion.  

Chihuahua S/C Veteran Dog (0/1) 

Chihuahua S/C Baby Puppy Bitch (2/2) 

1: SLAVINEC, MRS S H, CHARONCHI QUEEN OF SWING 

A four month old fawn and white baby with a confident happy temperament for her age. Well put together, good outline, tail set and carriage, head forming correctly nicely domed, lovely ear set, dark liquid eyes and a saucy expression, nicely boned and bodied, happy to be handled on the table, very promising baby look forward to seeing her as she develops pleased to award Best Baby Puppy In Breed. 

2: HOBBS, MR J R, CHARONCHI MISS GOLDFIRE 

A five month old red baby similar qualities apply as first, pretty face and nice apple dome head forming correctly, large flaring ears well set, large dark eye, nice tapered muzzle, dark pigment, good topline, overall body shape and nice bone. Lovely baby best of luck with her.  

Chihuahua S/C Minor Puppy Bitch (3/3) 

1: HALLS, MRS A, JODESCHI SOX APPEAL AT JORAZAN 

A seven month old red girl, well presented puppy small, dainty and compact with fine bone. Good shaped head forming correctly, well set good typical ears, dark liquid eye, lean cheeks and tapered muzzle. Good topline held on the move, correct tail and carriage, used well. Forechest and spring to rib developing, straight forelegs and neat feet. Moved out well with confidence around the ring, attentive to handler. Pleased to award today Reserve Best Puppy Bitch. 

2: BARKER, MRS S T, BARALICIA MINI MAESTRO 

A seven month old fawn sable and white girl, well presented happy youngster, she has a large domed skull, good typical ears set well, well placed large dark liquid eyes, moderate tapered muzzle. Arched moderate neck into level topline, tail used well. Straight front, elbows set well under, tidy feet. Brisket and chest still developing, well boned and bodied, good turn of stifle, hocks well let down, moved out well sound and eye catching, today just preferred size and shape of first, could change places on another day. 

Chihuahua S/C Puppy Bitch (4/4) 

1: FOTHERGILL, MRS D, MOLTOBELLO MISS MOONSTONE AT DIAMONCHI 

A ten month old blue fawn girl, a well presented exhibit she has a pretty face, apple dome head, well placed good typical ears, dark round eyes set well apart, good stop, moderate muzzle well tapered, lean cheeks and jaw. Moderate length of neck, level topline, tail used well. Shoulders well laid, ample forechest and spring to rib, good turn of stifle, hocks well let down. Moved true and feely with style and confidence, pushed hard in challenge and pleased to award, Reserve Best Bitch, Best Puppy Bitch and Reserve Best Puppy In Breed.  

2: BARKER, MRS S T, BARALICIA MINI MAESTRO 

See Above. 

Chihuahua S/C Junior Bitch (2/4) 

1: HOLLISTER, MRS K L, HOLLICHI DESIGNER BABY 

A fourteen month old fawn girl, alert and animated and enjoyed her time in the ring, showed well. Pretty facial expression, good apple domed head, large dark round eye well placed, good stop, large flaring ears well placed, moderate muzzle well tapered, lean cheeks and jaw, dark pigment. Lovely arched neck, topline well held, overall nice size well boned and bodied, excellent use of tail well set on. Well developed forechest, ample spring to rib, good turn of stifle, little untidy in front showing in front action today. 

2: SLAVINEC, MRS S H, CHARONCHI SUGAR MOON  

A 16 month old white girl, she has a nice head study and pretty face, well placed large dark eyes, moderate muzzle, lean cheeks and jaw, flared ears well set. Enough neck into level topline, longer cast than first, not as developed in body as class winner, a little more maturity in body needed for overall balance. Moved out well in all directions. 

Chihuahua S/C Novice Bitch (4/6) 

1: HOLLISTER, MRS K L, HOLLICHI DESIGNER BABY 

See Above. 

2: HALLS, MRS A, JODESCHI SOX APPEAL AT JORAZAN 

See Above.  

Chihuahua S/C Post Graduate Bitch (2/2) 

1: FOTHERGILL, MRS D, MOLTOBELLO MISS MOONSTONE AT DIAMONCHI 

See Above. 

2: PRINZI, MRS K, MANCHINO PARISIENNE DREAMS OF LOLLYMOOS 

A four year old fawn girl, with a lovely temperament and will to show. Apple domed head without exaggeration, dark round eyes well set, enough stop, lean cheeks and jaw, good pigment, moderate tapering muzzle, ears well set large and flaring with good breadth between. Good length of neck, topline well held, longer cast than first in body, good overall body shape. Forequarters set well under, moves and shows well. Today just preferred type and showmanship of first. 

Chihuahua S/C Limit Bitch (3/4) 

1: GINGER, MRS J, COPYMEAR WAR PAINT FOR JODESCHI 

A four year old red bitch, small dainty and compact, well put together with good overall balance. Apple domed head without exaggeration, large dark round eyes, good stop, moderate tapered muzzle, good pigment, large well set ears. Ample neck into level topline, tail used well slightly low set, good forechest, and shoulders well laid, straight forelegs and neat feet. Hindquarters well set, moved out well with reach and drive. Pushed hard in challenge and pleased to award today Best Bitch.  

2: PRINZI, MRS K, MANCHINO LILAC DAIQUIRI OF LOLLYMOOS 

A nearly five year old blue fawn bitch, small although slightly longer in body than first. Lovely happy outgoing temperament her tail never stopped wagging and as her owner says will dance for chicken. Classic chi head, well placed large flaring ears with good breadth between, round eye well placed, moderate tapered muzzle, would have liked a little more neck, good topline held on the move, tail slightly low set. Good front assembly, well developed forechest, ample spring to rib, good turn of stifle, hocks well let down. Moved out well in all directions, today just preferred body of first. 

Chihuahua S/C Open Bitch (2/2) 

1: SMITH, MISS W J, MOLTOBELLO MISS MYRTLE OF HULAWAWAS 

A four year old tricoloured bitch, well schooled and soundly constructed although up to size and a shade long in body. Pleasing headpiece, well set flared ears, good stop, eyes well set apart, moderate tapered muzzle, lean cheeks and jaw. Enough neck into level topline held well and tail used well. Shoulders well laid, straight forelegs, ample forechest and spring to rib. Moved out covering ring briskly with a positive action. 

2: HOLLISTER, MRS K L, COPYMEAR CLEOPATRA AT HOLLICHI 

A four year old fawn bitch, she has a broad skull with large flaring ears correctly set, enough stop, dark round eyes well set, moderate tapered muzzle, dark pigment. Ample neck into level topline, tail slightly low set but used well. Good turn of stifle moved out around the ring well, nice exhibit but today did not have the presence on the move as first. 

Chihuahua S/C Veteran Bitch (0/0) 

Judge : Lindsey Anderson (LUMANATII) 

Best In Show 

It was a pleasure to Co-Judge Best In Show with Isobel Taylor (Saffrosa). We were presented with a strong line up of principal winners from both the Longcoat and Smoothcoat breed judging from earlier in the day. After careful and collaborative consideration, we were unanimous in our decisions to award the top honours to the following dogs that we felt exemplified the breed standard and impressed us on the day with their breed type, balanced construction, effortless movement and ring presence. 

Best In Show - Smoothcoat Chihuahua 

FOTHERGILL, MRS D, DIAMONCHI ITALIAN STALLION 

Reserve Best In Show- Longcoat Chihuahua 

ENTWISTLE, MISS D, DORENTY TEXTUTUTANGO 

Best Puppy In Show- Smoothcoat Chihuahua 

FOTHERGILL, MRS D, DIAMONCHI ITALIAN STALLION 

Reserve Best Puppy In Show -Longcoat Chihuahua 

HOLLAND-SMITH, MRS S, KIRDANCHI ALL THAT JAZ 

Best Veteran In Show- Longcoat Chihuahua 

LEE, MRS S J, RIDGEHAWK FREDS LEGACY 

Co-Judges: Lindsey Anderson (LUMANATII) & Isobel Taylor (SAFFROSA)