Longcoat Chihuahua Club

THE LONG COAT CHIHUAHUA CLUB

15th Feb 2026

I was deeply honoured to be invited to judge at the Long Coat Chihuahua Club show. The opportunity to take part in such an event was genuinely meaningful to me.

My sincere gratitude goes to my stewards, led by Clive Jones. Their exceptional organisational skills ensured the smooth operation of the ring throughout the day. Thanks to their efforts, everything proceeded seamlessly, allowing all participants to focus on their exhibits.

The welcome I received was truly heartwarming. The club’s hospitality made me feel comfortable and valued from the moment I arrived, contributing greatly to the positive atmosphere of the show.

I would also like to extend my thanks to all the exhibitors for their entries. It was a pleasure to examine so many wonderful dogs, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

MPD (5,3) 1. Mr & Mrs Todd-Mccoid’s Rubyanlo Mr Majestic: Red sable, only 6 months of age. Excellent head, jaw, and eyes aligned with ear set. Super expression. Well-sloped shoulders, straight forelegs for strong movement, round ribs, consistent topline, and good rear angulation. Cheerful temperament. A very nice puppy. BPD, BPIS.

2. Miss Taylor’s Caballie Monsieur Soleil For Saffrosa NAF TAF. White/fawn. This six-month-old puppy participated in his first show and initially exhibited some nervousness, but acclimated well and demonstrated growing confidence as the class progressed. He is an appealing young dog with balanced proportions and promising attributes. Further development of his confidence is anticipated with more experience.

PD (3,2) 1. Mrs S Holland-Smith and Mr S Rooney’s Starceylon Red Rum. This nine-month-old fawn is beautiful, featuring a lovely, soft, mature coat. He has an excellent apple head and ear set, large eyes, and a very appealing expression. His movement was straight and balanced, although he showed an unusual slight lack of confidence today after tripping over a floormat. Overall, he is a stunning boy. RBPD RBPIS

2. Miss M & Miss A Underhill & Stanley’s Goodnight Gromit. A Gold 7mth old. Had a full coat, well-set ears, strong topline and tail. Sweet temperament. Love his name.

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ND (4,0) 1 Mr W Heap & Ms J Palmer’s Chiroux Little Wonder at Lemaritz. Red, 20 months. This well-proportioned dog displays excellent structure, resulting in a balanced stance and maintaining a strong topline and correct tail set. He features a large, rounded apple head with a well-tapered muzzle. The coat is good, neither excessive nor lacking.

2. Miss Taylor’s Caballie Monsieur Soleil For Saffrosa NAF TAF. (see MPD)

GD (1,0) 1 Mr W Heap & Ms J Palmer’s Chirouxe Major Tom. Red sable, 20 months old. This dog has a striking apple-domed head, large eyes, and an expression characteristic of the breed. Its front is straight, and the level topline is maintained while moving. A lively and charming little fellow. RBD

PGD (1,0) 1 Mrs A Burrows’s Mystic Legion Summer Wine at Lauloura. 2.5 years old, red sable. This dog presents with a well-balanced structure and demonstrates sound movement. He exhibits a mature appearance for his age and possesses a soft, high-quality coat. The dog was handled proficiently.

LD (6,0) 1 Grace, Twaddle & Miss D O’Neil’s Chirolin Here I Come to Sasilasy. 3yrs, blue fawn parti. This well-proportioned, if scopey, dog featuring an impressive coat quality. The dog demonstrates exemplary behaviour in the ring and exhibits thorough training. He possesses a desirable nose length and consistently utilizes his ears. Overall, the dog presents balanced conformation with a level topline.

2 Miss S E Martins’s Leathea’s Rockstar DJ. 4 years, Fawn. A striking individual, featuring well-positioned ears, impressively large eyes, and a properly shaped muzzle. Exhibits straight movement in both directions and has an excellent coat quality.

OD 4,1) 1 Mrs S T Barker’s Mocha Vanilla Baralicia JW. 2 years, cream. This dog displays excellent proportions, featuring an ideal apple-domed head and correctly positioned ears. The eyes are well set, complemented by a strong muzzle and proper dentition. The topline is level and the tail is carried appropriately. The coat is of good quality and the dog is presented in excellent condition. BD

2 Mrs S Stangoe’s Stanghurst Top Gun. 4 years, Red. This individual displays a cheerful disposition and an engaging smile. Exhibits direct movement both away and returning. Dentition is healthy. Coat is complete and well-maintained.

VD (4,1) 1 Miss L Hargreave’s THA CH Winchis Arnold Noah. 8 years. Red and White. This male exhibits an attractive, well-maintained coat and balanced head proportions. He demonstrated excellent movement with no signs of age-related limitation. His facial appearance is notably clean, with no yellowing present. His ring presence reflects considerable experience. BVIS

2 Ms L Dee’s Come Back Home to Lowenchi. 8 years, fawn sable. This individual displayed high levels of energy and engagement, consistent with breed characteristics. The animal’s smaller stature aligned with the breed standard, and it possessed a well-rounded head and correct ear set. His happy nature just stole my heart. RBVIS

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PB (4,2) 1 Mr N & Mrs L Todd-MCCoid’s Rubyanlo Caramia. 9 month, fawn. This puppy demonstrates good balance and an energetic temperament. It possesses highly expressive eyes adding to a typical expression. The topline and tail are well carried during movement. Overall, this is a promising young puppy. BPB

2Miss I F Taylor’s Kircyan Cherry Lips for Saffrosa. 11 month, tri colour. This individual demonstrates attractive features with distinctive markings and a well-proportioned, very pretty head. While some nervousness was observed, greater experience may help foster increased confidence.

JB (4,1) 1Miss L Hargreaves’s Tampico Sweet Dream. 13 month, red and white. The dog displays even coat markings. Its sound construction and proper tail set contribute to elegant, straight movement and she consistently keeps a level topline on the move. Good rear angulation. Nicely turned out.

2 Nr & Mrs Todd-McCoid’s Rubyanlo Next Top Model. 1 year, red. She is a beautiful girl with an impressive headpiece, strikingly large eyes, well-positioned ears, and a defined stop. Her ribs are well sprung, her shoulders have a nice slope, and she has a quality coat.

NB (6,2) 1 Miss L Dee’s Lowenchi Back in Black. 4years black tri. This dog displays a notably cheerful disposition and excellent dentition. The coat exhibits proper feathering without excessive fullness. Ears are set appropriately. The outline remains balanced and correct during movement, with the body exhibiting appropriate proportions and not appearing overly long.

2 Mrs L Humphreys’s Amarantos Adelaide. 2 year white/cream. She is an attractive girl with excellent pigmentation, large dark eyes, well-positioned ears, and outstanding dentition. Though she was slightly nervous on the day, she moved straight both in front and behind.

GB (3,2) 1Mrs B Swales’s Selaws Picture Perfect. 2 years Black and white. This dog displays attractive markings and pleasing conformation. It would be valuable to observe the animal under conditions where its nerves are not adversely affecting its presentation. So pretty.

PGB (4,0) 1 Mrs L Humphreys’s Amarantos Danyka. 2years fawn sable/white. This girl demonstrates excellent breed characteristics, presented in full coat and impeccable condition. The correct head exhibits strong expression, complemented by a level topline and correct tail set. Sound physical construction is evident in the straight movement front and aft and refined outline while standing. The neck shows desirable length and reach. This female was recognized for her overall quality and presence and awarded BB and BIS.

2 Mr N & Mrs L Todd-McCoid’s Rubyanlo Knock Your Sox Off. 18 month fawn sable. This female exhibits standard, small breed proportions and possesses an attractive apple-shaped head with a well-defined stop. She moves with straight, efficient gait and displays a positive, cheerful demeanour.

LB (8,2) 1 Heap & Palmers Maciendas Magna. 3 years, Red. She is an attractive girl with balanced proportions who moves confidently and smoothly. Her striking appearance features large, eyes and nicely placed ears and super dark pigment. She has a level topline and an ideal tail set, and her temperament is especially charming.

2 Mrs S Barker’s Baralicia Jenny Wren. 3 years, red. This individual exhibits a robust and well-proportioned head structure, complemented by prominent flaring ears and dark eyes of considerable size. The coat is of moderate density and is groomed to a high standard. The top line appears level and balanced.

OB (3,1) 1 Miss D Entwistle’s CH Dorenty Textututango. 2 years, Cream. This well-trained and attentive dog presents an excellent coat, with a full front ruff that accentuates her profile. She displays a notably attractive and correct head, complemented by outstanding pigment. Her body is proportionate with a level topline and optimal rear angulation, which contributes to straight movement. The dog demonstrates both happiness and attentiveness. Overall, she is highly commendable and was a strong contender for BIS , earning RBIS.

2 Mr & Mrs Todd-McCoid’s Mirifico Lisa with Rubyanlo. 3 years, Fawn sable. What a pretty headpiece and muzzle. A very nice little mover, straight and accurate on the move. A little dropped tail observed on the stand.

VB(5,0) 1 Ms M Elliott’s CH Shumagda Isadora Duncan of Ambretta ShCM VW. 12 years, Black Tri. This dog is a well-trained and experienced senior in excellent health. His eyes are notably clear, and his physical condition shows no signs of age-related decline in appearance or mobility. It is commendable to observe such vitality and contentment at this stage of life.

2 Mr & Mrs Cragg’s Reynoldco Sweet Dreams. 10 years, Fawn. This veteran demonstrates exceptional movement, notable neck length, and robust pigmentation. The coat is in excellent condition, with no visible signs of aging. Nicely handled.

Vivian Silverstein