Longcoat Chihuahua Club

The Long Coat Chihuahua Club Championship show  18th October 2026

Judge: Mrs Lee Humphreys

Many thanks to exhibitors for their support and a lovely entry and to the show committee of the LCCC for their welcome.   Also my thanks to my lovely Stewards Rosie & Clive for their assistance.

Some tough decisions to be made and some compromises along the way.  Overall I was confident of my decisions and ultimate principal winners.  Despite Breed Watch 2 -  I am disappointed to note  that scissor bite mouths are still something of a rarity and in need of becoming a priority rather than a  'hidden fault' as has been the case for far too long.  Conformation on the other hand, has improved and should be commended.

Minor Puppy Dog (2)

1. Todd-McCoid's 'Torre Del Pilar Let's Go (Imp ESP)'  Tri-colour small, compact dog with good substance.  6 months of age with balanced proportions, nice head features, and moved soundly.  He was very distracted by the scents on the carpet today, which took his attention from presenting at his best.
2. Emmerson's 'Ismirelle Sugar Daddy'  7 month old pale fawn & white trim.  Sweet expression, happy show boy of a rangier type, initially thought to be my winner, but a disturbing rear action really let him down.   

Puppy Dog (4, 2a)

1. McGrath's 'Maisenoaks First Edition' a 10 month old gold/cream male who impressed me immediately.  Nicely proportioned youngster who showed with confidence and attention.  Although more uncomfortable with table exam.  Typical breed features; attractive head, large dark eye, level topline, nice depth of fore chest, good drive from the rear and balanced front assembly.   Awarded BPD with pleasure and later Res. Best Puppy in Show.
2. Heap & Palmer's 'Maciendas Akeru God' a cream young man approaching his 1st birthday.  Once again, this lad was more interested in the carpet scents than the business of showing off his features.  Decent head features, slightly longer muzzle, good top line, and tail set, coat presented in good condition.  When he decided to stop struggling to scent mark, he moved well, although slightly high stepping.  This may have been exaggerated by his resistance.  Called to challenge for and awarded Res. BPD. 

Junior Dog (5)

1. Taylor's 'Caballie Monsieur Soleil for Saffrosa'  an attractive 14 month old cream & white male with strong head features, correct ear carriage, shorter muzzle length.  Dark pigmentation, large eyes, attentive showman, moving parallel in both directions.  He has a compact and firm structure, with nicely proportioned bone.  Deep chest, level topline and well set-on tail.  He was presented in immaculate coat and condition. 
2. Todd-McCoid's 'Rubyanlo Mr Majestic'  an attractive 14 month old red male with masculine head and large dark eyes, well set ear carriage & shorter muzzle.  No retained milk teeth.  Similar description applies - an attentive showman, of compact body and good substance.  Moves swiftly and correctly away and towards.  Presented in top class condition.
3. Baker's 'Disney Secret Of Angels in Efterpi' - a lively red/white trim fellow with just enough vocal energy to catch your attention. 

Novice Dog (0) no entries 

Graduate Dog (2)

1. Taylor's 'Caballie Monsieur Soleil for Saffrosa' - see above report.
2. Robson's 'Tidos Pumpkin Pie' a 2 year old compact red dog with good head, nice length of muzzle, huge dark eyes.  Well presented in good coat and condition, moves steadily and showed well.  He just tended to drop his tail at the penultimate moment.  

Post Grad Dog (3)

1. Heap & Palmer's 'Chirouxe Little Wonder at Lemaritz' a red 2 year-old red male of finer bone and construction.  Sporting a beautiful head with good ear set and fair muzzle length, showing lovely clean dentition.  A little anxious at times, but quality showman, well groomed and presented, moved steadily away and back - nice level topline and high set tail.
2. Jones ' Tidos Dark Destroyer by Pepeetolynn' a tri-colour male of 2 years, compact body and sturdy build.  Good head features, slightly longer muzzle, stacks up very well although also appears to be a little anxious.
3. Burrows ' Mystic Legion Summer Wine at Lauloura'. 

Limit Dog (8)

1. Grays ' Rubyanlo El Vincitore JW' a red/sable 18 month old male with nicely balanced head - showing his immaturity in many respects today in this higher class, but a worthy winner, in my opinion.  The youngest here, and his lack of coat today stood testament to this fact.   However, he had nothing to hide.  A slimmer version of his peers, super showman, steady and dependable.  Swiftly covering the ground with ease and carries himself proudly.  Moves parallel fore and aft displaying a level topline at all times.
2. Todd-McCoid's 'Neil Di San Gimignano at Rubyanlo (Imp ITA)' a very different type in many respects to winner, although as it turns out, this is the sire of the youngster in first place.  Of a heavier-set build and a very dense coat and texture.  At almost 3 years of age, this deep red lad is very striking on the move and attentive in profile stance.  Super domed head and short, heavily cushioned muzzle, with large dark eyes and flared ears.  A confident show dog who moved well but was just a little too much of him for me today.
3. Martin's 'Leathea's Rockstar DJ'. 

Open Dog (7, 3a)

1. Robson's 'Jpn Ch. Go My Way JP's Shake Cocktail at Tidos (Imp JPN)' at 2 years 8 months of age, this tri-colour lad fulfilled my expectations for the breed.  Beautifully sculpted head, with refined muzzle large flaring ears with abundant fringing, long coat that shines with good health.  He was on his toes today and moved swiftly away and back, holding a level topline at all times.  On handling he was immaculately turned out, of compact size with a good depth of chest.  Well covered muscle and body density.  With super front assembly.  I was still impressed with him in the Challenge and awarded the Dog CC and later he went onto claim his well earned Best In Show.
2. Barker's 'Mocha Vanilla Baralicia JW' a particular favourite of mine who is a bold headed darker cream male of 3 years.  He sports a strong masculine head, with shorter & well cushioned muzzle, dark pigmentation and large round eyes.  He moves steadily and carries himself proudly with well arched neck, level topline and parallel action.  A very difficult choice between these two lovely dogs.  He was a little lacking in coat today and tended to drop his tail on the stance.  Nevertheless I felt he well deserved the Dog RCC. 
3. Hicks 'Am Ch. GCh. Legado De Lagos Avista Ovnis at Casiatodo (Imp ESP)'. 

Veteran Dog (5, 2a)

1. Watts 'Ch. Jicara Prince Charming with Biankai' an 8 year old male of classic silhouette, he still can show the youngsters how to catch the eye.  Slightly longer in body than height at withers.  Well coated, even if a little ruffled.  Smartly turned out and rich in texture.  He carries himself with proud distinction and always appears to have a smile on his gentle face.  Happy to award him BVD and ultimately Best Veteran in Show.
2. Hargreaves 'Tha Ch. Winchi's Arnold Noah' a very striking red with white trim male of 9 years.  Once again, this lad was turned out in a well groomed coat and sparkling condition.  Lovely sturdy body and deportment.  Well shaped skull with large dark eyes, refined muzzle.
3. Martins 'Leathea's Mums Little Star'. 

Champion Dog (4)

1. Kriuchkov's 'Am Ch. Legado De Lagos Rich Man's World JWW EJW ESP JCh.' a tri-coloured male sporting a superb head framed by generous ear fringing, a compact body, with a purposeful driving action and a powerhouse of positive showmanship.  Coat texture and presentation excelled.  A vivacious lad of balanced proportions who I seriously considered for further awards.
2. Day, Bisson & Beaumont's 'Ch. Monicachi Money Talks at Beaulamey' a well-known deep red male of just under 2 years of age.  His striking profile, excellent schooling and proud carriage creating an enviable form.  Movement steady and holds a level top line at all times.  He was rather tense on his table exam today and I avoided over handling to prevent further distress.
3. Rushton's 'Ch. Yensha's Supersonic with Tidos'. 

Minor Puppy Bitch (0) no entries 

Puppy Bitch (6)

1. Hornby's 'Bramerita I'm A Traitor'  at just 2 weeks under 1 year of age, this little pup has certainly made her presence felt.  A lovely tri-colour girl of more diminutive proportions to her equally lovely sister.  Nicely balanced young lady  with a well sculpted head flowing into a spirit-level topline.  Refined muzzle of correct length, straight fore and driving action to the rear.  Perhaps finer in type to her litter sister, and I thought it would be the reverse order today.  But this young lady's superior movement was the deciding factor.  A vivacious, attractive, enthusiastic show girl.  My choice for BPB and later Best Puppy in Show.
2. Magri's 'Bramerita I'm A Faithful Rozamie' tough choices between these two tri-colour  litter sisters.  This young lady has a more 'people friendly' and enthusiastic nature and wants to be loved by all.  Fairly throws herself at you.  I adore her expression and her more substantial structure.  Moved swiftly away and towards holding a level top line and high set tail.  Really fine distinction to choose one over the other.  Both excel in showmanship and type.
3. Barker's 'Baralicia Love To Dream'. 

Junior Bitch (3, 2a)

1. Hornby's 'Ch. Bramerita Priceless'  a fawn/sable youngster with white trim; 15 months of age who is sporting a superb apple-domed head with flaring well fringed ears.  Her eyes are large and muzzle refined.  Nicely bodied and carries a coat appropriate for age.  Spirit level topline and high tail set.  Standing alone in her class today, but a worthy winner.

Novice Bitch (4)

1. Todd-McCoid's 'Rubyanlo Rainbow Rich's' - at just 9 months of age, an unusual colour in LC's this young pup, a blue/fawn with frosting over her muzzle.  A youngster of promising size for the future.  Breed specific head, tapering into slight feminine muzzle, housing a good bite, large ears framed by heavy fringing, and soft textured coat yet to fill in.  Carries her tail in a sickle over her topline.  Res. BPB.
2. Robson's 'Tidos Kiss The Bride' - this 14 month little sweetie stole my heart.  A tri-colour of diminutive proportions with such a gentle and pretty expression.  Sporting a lustrous, gleaming coat of soft texture.  Strong head with adequate length of muzzle, moved confidently and positively.   
3. Hargreaves ' Tampico Love Queen'. 

Graduate Bitch (7, 1a)

1. Hargreaves 'Tampico Sweet Dream' a striking red with white trim girl of 21 months.  Heading this class was a very capable showgirl of balanced proportions.  A good shape and size with confidence galore.  Alert & attentive to her owner, carrying a feminine but also well domed head, large eyes, and large ears, sensible length of muzzle.  Good reach of neck into level topline.  Tail high set, slight curl.  Presented - as always in perfect condition.
2. Davis 'Chibull Thunderous Love' a smart pale red little bitch of almost 14 months.  Confident exuberant show girl, a little anxious on table exam but soon settled.  Finer type to first place, lovely head and large dark eyes, refined muzzle.
3. Robson's 'Tidos Voodoo Lady'. 

Post Grad Bitch (4, 1a)

1. Swales 'Selaws Picture Perfect' leading this class was this strong headed tri-colour bitch of 3 years.  Rich, densely coated body with healthy sheen & profuse fringing and cape over the withers.  A quality girl of dual purpose who shows confidently and moves with positive action going away and toward. 
2. Titterrell & Bruce 'Microschihuas She Dazzles Wow for Caballie (Imp SRB)' 18 month cream youngster with good head, dark pigment, correct ear set, happy show girl, moves okay although tends to carry her tail level with her topline, rather than up and over sickle.
3. Taylor's 'Oskola White Angel'. 

Limit Bitch (5)

1. Wilcox 'Amtula Absolutely Fabulous' a 17 month old tri-colour girl of enviable head structure, gentle expression nicely framed by ear fringing.  She has a lovely length of neck flowing into her level top line and finishing with her high set tail.  A girl that can easily go forward further in both a breeding aspect and her show career.  Sturdy body with deep set fore-chest, good front and strong drive at the rear.  I had thought my ticket winner, but her sparse coat today just put her at a disadvantage and at this level the finish does make a difference.  Res. CC.
2. Daly's 'Dinarth Sunset Dreams for Lozmarchi' another capable girl of golden colouration, she is now 2 years 5 months of age and in good coat and condition.  Broad head, large dark eyes, correct muzzle, mouth ok, alert expression, framed by large ears.  Attentive show girl, well bodied, good topline, moves steadily, tends to relax her tail on the stance, which lost her the class.
3.  Titterrell & Bruce 'Caballie Madame Barbie JW'. 

Open Bitch (3)

1. Barker's 'Baralicia Jenny Wren' at 2yrs 9 months of age, this lovely deep red with cream bib young lady has often caught my eye.  She does not carry a profuse coat, just enough to be able to admire her well proportioned body and nicely carried tail.  Her head is strong but still feminine, large dark eyes and strong pigmentation, tapering muzzle, no heavy cushioning..  Large ears with delicate fringing.  Movement sound.
2. Wilcox & Lane's 'Bramerita Angel Dust' - how could I overlook this lovely, 3 year old, well coated parti-colour lemon and white girl.  She is turned out in perfect condition, sparkling white and clean.  One who again could be dual purpose.  Super head and ear set, chunkier muzzle with paler pigment.  Nicely proportioned body.  Has a tendency to carry her head low on the walk, appearing less confident than her kennel mate.  A much admired young lady.
3. Costigan's 'Chantico Go Go Dancer'. 

Veteran  Bitch (3, 1a)

1. Craggs 'Reynoldco Sweet Dreams JW' a 10 & a half years of age mature lady, who shows to perfection.  Well presented in full coat, with super long plume and trousers.    Nicely furnished ears, pretty, gentle expression and feminine head.   Correct proportions and nicely toned body.  BVB.
2. Barker's 'Baralicia Red Ruby' an amazing 12 years & 4 months of age young lady!  A less well coated rich red girl who showed very confidently and is of such a lovely construction, carries her youthful looks with grace.  She even has teeth! 

Champion Bitch (1)

1. Titterrell & Bruce 'Ch. Caballie Madame Blondie' a 3 & 1/2 year young lady who impressed me for her type and overall balance.  She showed steadily and confidently, carrying a full nicely furnished coat, with strong head features and pleasing expression.  She moved well away and towards.  Has a good top line and tail carriage and presents in immaculate condition.  Forelegs well set under and moves in parallel away and returning.   I had not expected to like her this much but she met my expectations and could not be denied her  Bitch CC and then Res. Best in Show.