Midland Chihuahua Club

The Midland Chihuahua Club Championship Show (Smoothcoat)

12 April 2026

Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for the kind invitation to judge at a show that holds so many wonderful memories of days gone by. It was a pleasure to return as a judge, and to be part of such a well-run and welcoming show. I was delighted with an entry of 84, with only 6 absentees, which provided depth of quality and made for strong competition.

My excellent Steward, Steve Rooney, ensured the ring ran smoothly and efficiently, keeping everything flowing with ease. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed his company—particularly the good-natured banter, which added to an already enjoyable day.

Minor Puppy Dog 6

1. Daly’s Lozmarchi Macs A Million, A very smart baby, 6 months. Well made overall and of a good size for his age. His head is correct, with the desired large, round eyes and a well-defined stop. Muzzle of correct length. Large ears well set on, which he uses well at all times. He carries himself confidently, particularly on the move, where he appears smart, happy, and self-assured.

2. Fairbairn’s Tidus Juno, 6 months. I admired his shape and overall balance. He has an appealing head, with beautifully set dark eyes giving the desired expression, and a good apple dome. Lovely, well-shaped ears, correctly placed and used to advantage. Well off for neck, with well-laid shoulders and a neat front. Topline just needs to settle. Presented in excellent coat and condition.

3. Langford’s Boetandales Little Devil.

Puppy Dog 4

1. Slavinec’s Charonchi Lucky Luciano, 10 months.

A very promising youngster whom I considered the most complete exhibit in this competitive class. Well-balanced outline, with nothing exaggerated. His head is particularly appealing, displaying correct breed type, with good proportions and expression. He is well bodied for his age and holds a firm, secure topline both standing and on the move. Well laid shoulders. His tail is correctly set and carried, complementing his overall outline. Presented in excellent coat and condition. On the move, he is positive, free-flowing, and notably accurate, covering the ground with confidence and purpose. A youngster of great promise with a bright future ahead. Delighted to award him, BPD BPIB & later awarded BPIS.

2. Gentle’s Arkoschi Cal Me Mr Farenheit. 10 months. Another very promising youngster with much to admire. He presents a well-balanced outline and gives a pleasing overall impression. His head is appealing, with lovely eyes and expression. Ears are large, flaring, and well used, contributing to his alert expression. He is well constructed throughout, with very good angulations; well bodied for age, with a good depth of chest. I would prefer a better tail carriage. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Confident and free-flowing on the move, covering the ground with ease. A smart young dog.

3. Hartley & Fahey’s Zoomera Stormbreaker.

Junior Dog 2

1. Walton’s Perimeade’s Midnight Dream. 1 ½ years old. B/T. Attractive masculine head with lean cheeks giving a typical expression. His eyes are well set, giving a desired soft look. Ears well set on. Nicely constructed, with good angulation and a firm topline. Body is well developed, with sufficient depth for age. On the move, he is swift, free and decidedly accurate, which gave him the edge over 2.

2. Magri’s Monicachi Money Man at Rozamie. 1 ½ years old. Another that impressed. His well shaped head gives a pleasing expression, enhanced by lovely eyes. Secure topline. His proportions and overall size are very pleasing. Presented in a super coat of excellent quality. In the final go-around, his movement became slightly untidy, which just cost him the top spot on the day. Nonetheless, this was a very close decision between two nice young dogs.

Novice Dog 3

1. Slavinec’s Charonchi Cuban Linx. 15 months. A super gold and white coat presented in excellent condition. Of a pleasing size for age. Masculine dainty and compact, has sound proportions throughout. Typical apple dome skull, with definite stop and appealing round, dark eyes. Muzzle of moderate length, complemented by excellent dentition. Shown to advantage, he carries strong pigment and is in excellent coat and condition, with a well-set tail completing the picture. For absolute balance, he could be slightly shorter coupled. Moved confidently around the ring; front to settle as he matures.

2. Knight’s Okeanid Ambre Solaire At Aritito. 3 years. Larger than 1. A sound, true mover who covers the ground with ease and efficiency. The head is pleasing overall, though it could benefit from a little more refinement to enhance expression. Dentition is excellent and should be commended. Secure topline, which remains steady in motion; correct tail set. Deep chest; good overall balance and substance. Pigmentation is strong, and well set ears add to the alert appearance.

3. Lovric’s Lovchi Golden Charmer.

Graduate Dog 4,1

A challenging class to judge.

1. Crew’s Anadeia Nallion At Dreamcrews. 2 years. An appealing, well-balanced cream-coated dog with a nicely textured coat. His head is of good proportions, dark enough pigmentation. Correct ear shape and set. Appealing eyes and a good mouth. A tad short in muzzle. Well-set sickle tail. Maintains a firm topline. Displays impressive movement, driven by nicely angulated hindquarters with well let-down hocks which gave him to edge over 2.

2. Gentle’s Arkoschi Star Gazer, 19 months. Another really impressive youngster who scores well for size. Not quite as spirited as 1. Very typical head, with flared ears and super-large, dark, round, attractive eyes. Good dentition. Level topline and high-set tail. Well-angulated hindquarters, but in a hair-splitting decision, I just preferred the front movement of 1. Presented in great condition, with a wonderful coat. Close call.

3. Lynch’s Arkoschi Rite Here Rite Now At Garnox.

Post Graduate Dog 3

1. Jones’s Pepeetol Rich Tea. 3 years. I loved his size and overall balanced shape. He has an impressive head with a well-rounded domed skull, and large, dark, round eyes set perfectly. Correct scissor bite. Compact in body, with well-sprung ribs and good depth of chest. Impressive sickle-shaped tail, set high and carried perfectly at all times. Front legs are straight. Deep chest. Muscular hindquarters with correct bend of stifle and low set hocks. Moved with freedom both fore and aft, and in profile. Totally true and honest on the move, presenting a stunning outline. His glorious coat shines, being of an appealing colour that truly reflects his ‘Rich Tea’ name. His handler is quiet, unassuming and in harmony with him but nothing is over-exuberant, so there is a need to look beyond this to fully appreciate this beautiful dog of immense quality and true breed type. I could not deny awarding him the RCC, which was clearly well appreciated by the ringside.

2. Humphrey’s Amarantos Theo. 3 years and a son of the famous Ch Amarantos Tobin. Scores in head qualities having large appealing dark eyes, good skull, well set ears. Plenty of fore chest with a good rib cage. Well ribbed and holds a secure topline. A tad longer cast than 1. Excellent tail carriage. In good coat of lovely texture. Spirited and moved well.

3. Heap & Palmers Rudy Ruby.

Limit Dog 8

1. Hartley & Fahey’s Zoomeera Home and Dry JW, 2 years. Pleasing red coat and good dark pigment. Balanced head with large, expressive eyes and a well-defined stop. Good length of neck, clean and well set. Ears correctly placed and of good size. Correct dentition. Well bodied with a firm, level topline. Moved out confidently with positive, purposeful action. Considered for higher honours; however, in the challenge his forehand became slightly unsettled.

2. Alderxena Ruler of The Kingdom JW. 2 ½ years. Appealing and well-balanced. Small, masculine and dainty. He has a refined head, rounded dome skull, and jet black pigment. Dark, large expressive eyes give a gentle expression. Flaring ears. Ample neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Well bodied. Topline firm. Clean front; OK rear movement. Lovely sickle tail. Close call.

3. Hicks’s Legado De Lagos Oh Dios Mio at Casiatodo (Imps Esp).

Open Dog 8

A lovely class to judge and containing a full ring of quality dogs.

1. Lehtinen-Conchetti’s Misty Meadow’s Red Bull (ITA). An outstanding representative of the breed, presenting a picture of balance, breed type, and ring presence which immediately commands attention. Masculine, he combines elegance, soundness, and those identifiable breed-specific requirements. Classic apple dome skull of correct proportions, with well-set ears. Eyes are large, dark, and expressive; excellent pigment and correct dentition all contribute to his most attractive, masculine headpiece. Neck is of good length, slightly arched, flowing cleanly into well-laid shoulders. Forequarters are correct and true, with fine yet adequate bone. Body is compact and well ribbed, with a firm topline. His hindquarters are noteworthy, being correctly angulated, producing drive and stability. Proud, confident, and assured on the move. Sickle-shaped tail is carried as required. Presentation and coat exemplary. Temperament is confident, composed, and assured—he shows himself with style and charisma. Already a worthy International winner and a Chihuahua of exceptional merit. CC and Best of Breed.

2. Alexender’s Alderxena Pocket Rocket. 2 ½ years. Aptly named! I first judged him as a minor puppy and he has lived up to expectations. Now, as an adult, he is of the preferred size. He has a stunning head with beautiful dark eyes, all portraying a saucy expression. Excellent dentition. Impressive pigmentation and condition. His body is well ribbed with a short, strong loin. Tail carriage is acceptable. On the move, he is decidedly positive and aristocratic in deportment, but felt he perhaps moves a tad too fast to maintain complete accuracy. Undoubtedly, champion quality.

3. Poyner’s Anadeia Ovation For Mikichi JW.

Veteran Dog 2

1. Hobbs’s Ch Aristodemos Spaceman Nikitos, 7 years. A lovely example of the breed, with striking expression highlighted by large, dark eyes, well-set. Displays a correct balanced head with good length of muzzle. Well-bodied throughout, showing excellent ribbing and depth of chest, complemented by a secure topline. Has a textbook tail. Moved superbly, striding out with drive and covering the ring with ease. Presented in excellent coat and condition. A worthy Champion. BVIB and later declared BVIS

2. Smith’s Lemaritz Mastermind At Nayelichi. 7 years, sporting a lovely fawn-coloured coat. Displays excellent dentition for his age. He has a pleasing head with well-set ears and containing dark, round eyes. Well-bodied with an acceptable tail set, and he maintains a firm topline at all times. On the move, he was accurate and sound. Presented in excellent condition, a real credit to his owner.

Minor Puppy Bitch 5,1

1. Poyner’s Anadeia Faelwyn. 7-month-old and promising. Pretty and feminine throughout, with a well-balanced, feminine head. She has attractive dark eyes and excellent ears, both in shape and placement. Presented in excellent body condition for her age, she holds a secure topline. Her movement is excellent for one so young, showing confidence and soundness. A happy character who should continue to do well.

2. Daly’s Lozmarchi Midnight Kiss. 7 months. A small, feminine youngster of promising type, presenting a balanced outline and good overall shape. Currently less mature than 1. Her head is of correct type and proportion. Neck is of adequate length above a developing frame. She is just needing to body up. Temperament is happy and outgoing.

3. Fairbairn’s Tidos Huntrix.

Puppy Bitch 2

1. Hartley & Fahey’s Zoomeera Stormcloud. 10 months. An appealing youngster of excellent size and shape presenting a pleasing outline. Head contains lovely eyes, full of warmth and expression, enhancing the overall appeal. Well-set ears of correct shape. Well bodied for her age. Impressive rear angulations. Topline needs to fully settle. Her coat is lovely both for texture, colour and condition. On the move, she has a positive attitude.

2. Daly’s Lozmarchi Midnight Orenda. 7 months. A balanced youngster with a pretty, feminine head giving a most appealing expression. Dentition is changing at this stage, but should come in with time. Well bodied for her age, she holds a secure topline. Once settled, she gained confidence, showing soundness and sweet outlook for one so young.

Junior Bitch 4

A strong class.

1. Corbett’s Starceylon Empress By Mandistarz. 12 months. Fawn coat. I thought her quite Lovely. Well-made, of good size and shape giving plenty of appeal. She has an attractive head with a feminine expression; a well-rounded skull, good eyes and ears, and a well-defined stop. Lean cheeks, and a slightly pointed muzzle. Good mouth.

Pleasing neck, is firm in topline, and body well ribbed. Super tail. Excellent front and rear angulations, she moved superbly.

2. Hobbs’s Charonchi Miss Goldfire With Aristodemos. Another really impressive youngster. 16 months old. Balanced throughout. Feminine head with impressive pigmentation and expressive, round eyes. Defined stop. Well-shaped, flaring ears. I liked her length of neck, which is slightly arched. Well-bodied with a firm loin. Tail OK. Moved very well. A close call.

3. Magri’s Misty Meadows’s Jenny Kim Rozamie (Imp).

Novice Bitch 2

1. Knight’s Okeanid Donna Karan At Aritito. 18 months old. Balanced and sound on the move, with an attractive head of correct proportions. She has large, dark, round eyes and good pigmentation. Her topline is level, and has a well-angulated hindquaters. Lovely eyes and well-placed ears. Her body is well ribbed with strong, short loins. A better tail set would be preferred. Presented in superb condition.

2. Jones’s Pepeetolynn Tea Maid. 2 years. Two-years old. Different in type to the 1. Petite and feminine with a pleasing head shape and good overall proportions. She uses her ears to advantage. Good length of muzzle, a definite stop, and appealing dark, round eyes. Good neck, with well-laid shoulders. Forelegs set correctly under the body. On the move, was a little unsettled. Close Call.

Graduate Bitch 4,2

1. Humphreys’s Amarantos Oriana. 2 years. Impressive and feminine of pleasing size and shape. Beautiful head with dark, expressive eyes, correct bite, and large, well set ears all enhance the overall expression. Sports a coat of excellent quality. She maintains a level topline both standing and on the move, with tail carriage carried correctly throughout. Moved well in the class but later did not quite maintain the same precision in the challenge.

2. Hicks’s Legado De Lagos Microsoft At Casiatodo (Imp Esp). Pretty gold/white feminine 1-year-old, giving away a lot in maturity, but notwithstanding, has a lovely body for her age. She has quite a strong head, a saucy expression, and a good temperament to boot. Secure in body and pleasing in outline. Clean front and well-angulated hindquarters. Once settled, she moved briskly with confidence.

Post Graduate Bitch, 5

1. Hicks’s Legado De Lagado De Lagos La Fama At Casiatodo (Imp Sp). 1 year. A well-balanced youngster with a pleasing head and excellent dentition. Muzzle is neatly finished. Adequate length to neck leading into a well laid shoulders. Well bodied. Moved with confidence and accuracy. I would prefer a slightly firmer topline to complete the picture. Presented in excellent coat and condition.

2. Jones’s Pepeetolynn Black Tea. 1 ½ years old. Very feminine. Pretty head with eyes to die for. Stands well, demonstrating a pleasing outline. Good neck, and secure firm topline. Well bodied. Her sickle tail is well set. She moved freely, though slightly wide going away. In excellent coat and condition. A close call.

3. Fothergill’s Diamonchi La Dolcie Vita.

Limit Bitch, 9,1

1. Ginger’s Jodeschi Glamour Puss JW. 18 months old. A highly appealing youngster of excellent type and completely new to me. She presents a compact, well-balanced outline, enhanced by a slightly arched neck flowing smoothly into a firm, secure topline. Well-constructed body with good depth to the brisket, excellent ribbing, and short, strong couplings. Her headpiece is of superb quality, possessing large, dark, expressive eyes of good size and shape. Stop is clearly defined. Muzzle is moderately short and slightly pointed all aiding the desired saucy expression. Good for front and rear angulations. Construction is sound throughout. On the move, she is free and purposeful, demonstrating soundness and confidence in motion. I loved her. Delighted to award her a 2nd CC (first, awarded by Mrs Shelda Hornby), I was told later. Best wishes for her title.

2. Stading’s Stadmeyer Jesslyn JW. 3 years. Smart, pretty, and dainty fawn, beautifully balanced. Mature in construction and attitude. Her head is particularly attractive, with a well-rounded skull, correct stop, and a slightly pointed muzzle. Alert expression from lovely dark, round eyes set well apart. Her ears are well set. Dentition is correct. In profile, she is well put together with a good neck flowing into an excellent topline. Good depth of chest. On the move, she is impressive, covering the ground confidently with a free, positive gait, maintaining her topline and carriage throughout. Her coat is of excellent quality being smooth, glossy, and of fabulous texture. Champion quality.

3. Barker’s Baralicia Mini Maestro.

Open Bitch 9

1. Hornby’s Ch Bramerita Posh Totty. 5 years. Pale Red coat. Immediately captures attention. Her head is a particular strength—well-shaped with a pleasing dome, correctly set ears, and a moderately short muzzle. Her large, expressive eyes revealing a spirited expression and adding to the charm. Dainty, muscular and well put together, with a level back and soundly built quarters. When standing her balanced silhouette is a special feature which continues when moving, supported by a good length of leg. Throughout this class and in the challenge, she remained alert and energetic being in total harmony with her owner. RCC

2. Fothergill’s Ch Diamonchi Miss Sparkle JW. 3 years and another lovely example of the breed, slightly differing in type to 1 but equal in quality. As expected from this kennel, her cream coat was presented in fabulous condition. Dainty and compact throughout. Head contains dark pigmentation and beautiful, expressive dark eyes. Well-defined stop and moderately short muzzle; good mouth. Well-laid shoulders, ample neck, and secure topline. Produced accurate, brisk movement in all directions. Close call.

3. Obringer’s Yue De Petit Roi Mojito Chiaffie.

Veteran Bitch 2

1. Humphrey’s Amarantos Cassini JW. Cream. Judged her as a puppy when she won a large puppy class. Now 8 years old, decidedly mature and presented in fine fettle. Balanced head with correct length of muzzle. Acceptable light pigmentation to compliment. Ears well placed. Ribs rounded and well sprung. Lean shoulders above straight front legs. Presented in wonderful condition she was at 1 with her owner and moved really well.

2. Jones’s Princess Paisley By Pepeetolynn. 7 years old. She has lovely dark round eyes giving such an appealing expression. Well balanced throughout, with a secure topline maintained both standing and on the move. Well-developed chest and firm condition. Sickle tail is well set and carried correctly. Happy, confident temperament. Presented in super condition.

Tony Allcock OBE (Judge)