LHASA APSO ASSOCIATION OF WALES AND SOUTH WEST Open Show 18 March 2012

Judge Mandy Phillips (Dimara)

I would like to thank the committee for asking me to judge this show, they looked after me superbly and I enjoyed my day thoroughly. There was a great atmosphere and it was a privilege to have some lovely exhibits to go over.

 
Veteran Dog (1)

1 Waterhouse's Ch Am Ch Chtaura Dream Machine. Cream dog of 12 and a half years young. He just loves the showring! This boy is a credit to his owner and his movement was so spritely and he was very sound both ways. Such a soft expressive head and in great condition: overall an Apso that speaks for himself.

 
Minor Puppy Dog (1)

1 Young's Sinyul Al Pacino. 7 month old grey and white baby. Full of his own self-importance which is so nice to see. Head properties were good with fabulous pigment and a nice dark eye, good chin. Good ribbing, nice depth of chest and good overall balance created a nice picture. Angles fore and aft were in proportion, so presented a balanced movement. He enjoyed his day out!

 
Puppy Dog (3,1)

 1 Barnett and Carter's Amdo Quizmaster with Alamiks. 11 month old gold boy, presented a lovely picture from all angles. He had some very good qualities. A lovely soft expression, nice fall from the eyes back, good eye, pigment and length of muzzle. Excellent mouth. Nice shoulder, good length of upper arm and a good forechest. Super arched neck leading into a strong body, a touch long at the moment but he has a very good rib extending right back. Coat ok, maybe a little dry. Movement very sound both ways, back angles very good and well let down hocks. A promising puppy. BPIS.

2 Young's Sinyul Al Pacino.

 
Junior Dog (6,2)

1 Paradise's Shardlow Scotch on the Rocks JW. 15 month old cream dog and a lot to like about this boy. My hands flowed over him, a lovely head, eye, pigment, chin and skull. Fabulous forechest and a nice lay of shoulder. Good upper arm, good length of neck and a nice depth of chest. Level topline, good ribbing. Tailset is good and well set. Back angles and muscles strong. Hocks well let down. Movement balanced and sound. This boy created a nice picture, one to watch.

 2. Langford's, Quaytown Hear It for the Boys. Silver cream boy. Nice expression, eye pigment good, skull correct. Shoulder lay good, upper arm a little shorter than winner. Ribbing a nice length. Good angles at the back. Well-muscled. Moved well. Nice dog overall. Still young and needs to mature more in front.

3. Ward's, Alamiks Heart Throb.

4. Paradise's, Shardlow Snow Phoenix.

Yearling Dog (2).

 1. Waterhouse's, Chtaura Hippy Hippy Shake. This cream boy is lovely to go over. Everything is in the right place. He is such a gentle soul. His expression is so soft and wistful. His angles are all good. Ribbing is good. Level topline. Nice tail set. His outline is super. When he moves he is full of himself with a "look at me" attitude. I liked him very much. Would like just a little more of him.

2. Paradise's, Shardlow Snow Phoenix. This is the brother to my Junior dog winner. He has some nice qualities. His head is soft, pigment good. Good body and ribbing. Strong backend. Well set tail. Outline and balance lovely. Very thick coat, front needs to mature though only still young.

Novice Dog (3,1).

1. Bartnett and Carter's, Amdo Quizmaster with Alamiks.

2. Young's, Sinyul Al Pacino

Graduate Dog (2).

1. Bartnett and Carter's, Amdo Quizmaster with Alamiks.

2. Paradise's, Shardlow Snow Phoenix.

Post Graduate Dog (3,1).

1. Waterhouse's, Chtaura Well Did You Ever. Brindle boy. Another lovely balanced dog from this kennel. Super head pigment, eye, chin, fall away all good and pleasing fabulous arched neck. Good shoulders, upper arm and width of chest. Body very sturdy. Nice ribbing. Level topline. Well set tail. Moved well but would prefer more strength in back movement. Love this dog though.

2. Pointon's, Quaytown Share the Wish at Ballito. Gold boy higher on the leg than winner. Nice soft expression, eye a little rounder. Angles good throughout. Ribbing a nice length. Topline roaching on the day. Presented well. Moved ok.

Limit Dog (3,1).

1. Langford's, Hazgaye Worth the Wait for Quaytown. What can I say?? This gold boy was worth the wait for me. When I looked at his head, o m g took my breath away. It is fabulous. Pigment black as coal, dark correct shaped eye, nice fall away, good length of muzzle and good strength of chin. I couldn't stop looking into that lovely face, fabulous. Very good condition. Coat shone. Credit to his owner. Nice shoulder lay, good length of upper arm. Strong neck. Nice depth of chest. Good ribbing. Well-muscled back proportions, good strong hocks. Well set tail. Level topline. Presented a gorgeous outline. Moved well. RBD.

2. Richardson's, Nemmi Impetuous Belazieth. This cream dog was higher on the leg than winner. Presents a nice picture overall though he has some very good points, but needs to mature. He is only still young so plenty of time but on the day his movement was not as good as I have seen him previous and his pigment was off for me this spoils the expression.

Open Dog (2).

1. Lewis handling for Radstock's, Ned/Int/Jun Ch. Close to Perfection Next to You. This cream dog is a stunning young male. Only very young, still in maturity but he has everything in the right place. His expression is very soft and kind. Lovely shaped and colour of eye, nice fall away, good strength of muzzle. Very good pigment and good chin. Lovely lay of shoulder, good length of upper arm. Nice depth and width to his chest. Nice arched well-muscled neck. Lovely ribbing. Level topline. Well set tail. Backend proportions are good and strong. Nicely angled second thigh. Well let down hock. Overall he presents a lovely picture on the move and stood. He moved well and was sound but I would love to see him in a big ring I bet we would see how good he really can move then! He is an exciting prospect and I'm privileged to have gone over him and award him BIS.

2. Carter's, Vowchurch Chico Time. This dog makes me smile. He is a down and a real cheeky chap. He has a gentle expression and is a good sturdy Apso who loves life. So glad he came. He is delightful.

 
Veteran Bitch (2,1).

1. Waterhouse's, Ch. Chtaura All You Need is Love JW. Nearly 9 years old a fabulous. Stylish grey girl. Her head is very feminine with the darkest of features. Lovely angles fore and aft. Stunning outline. Moved soundly. Pleased to award her RBB and BV. A truly lovely Apso in brilliant condition.

Minor Puppy Bitch (2).

1. Paradise's, Wrenwrox Love is the Drug for Shardlow. 8 months old black and white puppy girl. Nice head pigment, lovely looking chin because of her mouth, spoils her expression a little but my goodness she has attitude if entertaining. She has a lovely front assembly and well arched neck. A sturdy body with good depth of chest. Good angles at back which she uses well on the move and when she settled she was sound. A nice puppy.

2. Birch's, Wrenwrox's Uptown Girl. Litter sister to winner. A nice little gold and white baby. A pretty girl in nice condition. Front ok. Narrower throughout than her sister and much more sedated in personality. Well set tail. Good length of rib. Moved ok.

Puppy Bitch (4)

1. Paradise's, Wrenwrox's Savignon Blanc with Shardlow. 11 months old cream girl. This puppy has a lovely outline. She is so very pretty, so feminine very sound to go over. Has everything in the right place. When she moved, she moved well both ways. At the moment she lacks coat. In full coat I suspect she will look quite the picture.
2. Allen's, Deelayne Etolie Russe with Quaymore Sh CM. On entering the ring I thought this puppy could be my winner as she is a lovely puppy, her outline is super. She is very pretty and has a wealth of coat, which is in lovely condition. When she moved I would have liked her to be firmer in front, she is only a youngster and this could settle as she develops.
3. Devereux's, Belazieth Eyecatcher.

4. Waterhouse's, Shingsa Total Eclipse with Chtaura.

Junior Bitch (6,5).

1. Pointon's, Jamikasoka Lets Get Serious at Ballito. This cream girl is very pretty. Has a very feminine head with good pigment and nice shaped skull and eye. Shoulders, upper arm and neck all a good length. Nice body and depth of chest. Good backend. Angles good. Overall a nice bitch presenting a lovely picture but she does need more confidence.

Yearling Bitch  (4,2).

1. Richardson's, Belazieth Hello Poppet. And what a poppet she is! A wonderful young black bitch. Loved her. Her head is adorable, so dark and mysterious, yet so very pretty, it draws one in. Pigment as black as coal, eyes a rich brown, lovely strength of muzzle, nice skull. Well arched strong neck. Shoulder, upper arm a good length and well balanced. Fabulous rib and depth of chest. Level topline. Well set tail. Good strong rear angles. Well let down hock. When this bitch gets the finish to her coat she will be stunning. Moved soundly both ways.

 2. Waterhouse's, Chtaura Hot in the City. Another nice girl. Very pretty. Nicely balanced throughout. Moved well both ways. Good eye, pigment and chin. Angles nice fore and aft. Good body and rib. Well set tail. Made a nice picture. Mouth ok, smaller set girl.

 
Novice Bitch (4).

1. Paradise's, Wrenwrox's Savignon Blanc with Shardlow.

2. Allen's, Deelayne Etoile Russe with Quaymore.

3. Devereux's, Belazieth Eyecatcher.

4. Birch's, Wrenwroxs Uptown Girl.

Graduate Bitch (3).

1. Richardson's, Belazieth Hello Poppett.

2. Carter's, Viva La Diva. Cream sable girl. Nice soft expression but a little strong in head, Lovely outline. Clean lines. Good angles, chest and body. Good ribbing. Lower tail set. Moved soundly both ways.

3. Ward's, Mytilene Midnight Beauty at Alamiks.

Post Graduate Bitch (4).

1. Roach's, Anjesics Gypsy Rose. Nice eye, skull, shape, muzzle and chin. Mouth ok, pigment a little weak. Loved her soft expression though very aloof look she gave. Good strong arch of neck, nice shoulders and upper arm, depth of chest good. Width of chest also good. Body sturdy, ribbing a good length. Strong rear. Nice hocks. She moved soundly both ways. Her balance is gorgeous. A nice girl.

2. Waterhouse's, Chtaura Everybody in Love. An ultra feminine cream girl. A touch lower on leg than winner. She presented a gorgeous picture to look at and has some lovely attributes. angles all good. Lovely pigment and eye. Good body and ribbing. Tailset good. Moved well. Could be cleaner on her back movement.

3. Allen's, Deelayne Imogen with Quaymore.

4. Carter's, Vowchurch Viva La Diva.

Limit Bitch (5,4).

1. Langford's, Jamikasoka Hear Say at Quaytown. Nice cream girl. Nice size and balance. Very pretty head, nice eye, chin, pigment and fall away. Good angles throughout. A little narrow in front. Lovely ribbing and body. Well set tail. Good hocks. She was in lovely condition a credit to her owner. Moved soundly and free. Only just 3 she is still maturing. Would like to see her when she is older. A nice girl.

Open Bitch.  (4)

1. Barnett and Carter's, Lowmots Equality for Alamiks Sh CM. This black and white girl is full of quality and is very sound. She has a nice head, good pigment, eye and colour. Fall away good. Mouth ok. Fabulous forechest, shoulder, upper arm a good balance. Nice sweep of neck. Good ribbing. Level topline. Well set tail. She has a lovely outline and moves so soundly. She has a nice forward reach too which comes from good length of upper arm. This bitch has some lovely attributes, but if I had to criticise she is carrying too much weight which she holds on her shoulders, just spoils her outline a bit and makes her a touch sluggish on the move. She is a lovely bitch. I hope she gets recognised for her qualities in the future. I loved her. I was very pleased to award her BB and RBIS.

2. Roach's, Cossy's, Pistachio Cream at Anjesics. A nice cream girl. Pretty head, pigment a little off on the day. mouth ok. She presents a lovely picture with clean lines and a lovely balance. She has very good angles fore and aft which enables her to mover very soundly. On the day she came up against tough competition. A nice bitch nonetheless.

3. Jones's, Tarendes See That Bear.

4. Carter's, Vowchurch Maid of Magic.