Full Critique for Leeds 2025
Judge : Mr Andrew Stewart
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Honeyshuchun God Of Fire | A promising gold puppy who has still lots to learn, comical temperament with a hint of naughtiness. His head is quite broad already, nice size of eye, tilted nose and wide chin. He has great body condition, sound front and rear. Good coat texture and presented well. Just needs to get the hang of standing at still and settling on the move. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Norboo Bobby Dazzler Of Mapimakastar JW | 11 months gold puppy dog. Maturing well, his outline is spot on. His head is masculine, large round dark eyes, good nose placement and nice open nostrils. His topline was correct and his tail is carried gaily over his back at all times. He moves soundly around the ring maintaining his shape. Happy and outgoing temperament. Nicely presented. BPD & BSB and BSB Group 3, well done. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Hin Chen’s Mount Everest JW | 15 months, Gold & White. Cracking outline on the youngster. His head and expression are to die for! Masculine face, large dark eyes, correct tilted nose, wide mouth and chin all giving an arrogant expression. His neck is a fair length and leads to well laid shoulders. His topline is level and tail is high set; he carries his big plume nicely over his back. His chest is wide and has super ribs. His rear is correctly angulated and firm with quality muscle tone. His beautifully presented coat was the right texture and has sufficient undercoat to it. He moves so sound in all directions, showing full hind pads. Unfortunately, in the challenge his mind was elsewhere and missed out on going any further. A quality dog that is easily CC worthy. |
| 2nd | Ch. Santosha Night Shade | Super well balanced outline on lad. Very nice expression, good nose placement and round keen eyes. I liked his neck and topline and his tail is carried perfectly at all times. He moved very soundly once he gained his composure. Expertly presented. |
| Res | Norboo Bobby Dazzler Of Mapimakastar JW | 11 months gold puppy dog. Maturing well, his outline is spot on. His head is masculine, large round dark eyes, good nose placement and nice open nostrils. His topline was correct and his tail is carried gaily over his back at all times. He moves soundly around the ring maintaining his shape. Happy and outgoing temperament. Nicely presented. BPD & BSB and BSB Group 3, well done. |
| Beginners Dog | ||
| 1st | Norboo Bobby Dazzler Of Mapimakastar JW | 11 months gold puppy dog. Maturing well, his outline is spot on. His head is masculine, large round dark eyes, good nose placement and nice open nostrils. His topline was correct and his tail is carried gaily over his back at all times. He moves soundly around the ring maintaining his shape. Happy and outgoing temperament. Nicely presented. BPD & BSB and BSB Group 3, well done. |
| 2nd | Middletune Billy The Kid Under Misteltein | A beautiful headed boy with all the breed attributes. He has a good neck and topline. He has a sturdy body with good ribs. Coat was presented in lovely condition. Didn’t move out as freely as the puppy. Lots to like though. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Trick Or Treat At Chiachi | This 21 month old Gold and white was presented to perfection, every hair accounted for! He excels in the head department, so typical. Big healthy open nostrils, squarish short muzzle with definite stop. Perhaps could have a tiny bit more neck, his back is level and has a high set tail. He has good rounded ribs, sturdy in body and deep chested. He moves soundly around the ring. He could hold his tail better on the move for ideal outline. |
| 2nd | Rossvale I Have A Dream JW | 16 months. Broad and rounded skull. Super nose placement, short muzzle of good width. Preferred the eyes on 1st place. Correct body proportions. Excellent tail set and carriage. Correct coat texture and presented in tip top condition. Didn’t move out as well as 1st. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Ta Maria Beyond Unique | DCC & BOB. I loved the outline on this young Gold and White, nothing exaggerated in any way. He has a rounded broad skull, super size of eye, round in shape. His tilted nose placement is spot on. His underjaw is wide and straight. His topline is strong and his plumed tail is high set and is carried typically. He has sound front legs with good bone and substance. His rear is firm with muscle tone. He moves so well in both directions; showing full hind rear pads. Shown in full bloom, fabulous coat and sensibly presented. His solid breed type won him the CC, his third - congratulations. For the BOB challenge I felt the dog just excelled a little more on the move so today he got the nod. |
| 2nd | Ch. Thaisu Morningstar Avec Kimevan JW | 2 years, Gold / Black mask. A sturdy lad with good substance. Handsome head with good expression. I liked his broad chest, plenty of heart room. He has a firm topline with good tail set and carriage. Free mover with plenty of reach in front and driving from the rear showing full pad. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Penhaligons | 18 months Gold and White. A glamorous youngster with excellent bone and substance. He has a fabulous head with an arrogant expression. Good neck leading to well laid shoulders. Sturdy body with good ribbing. High set tail and big plume carried over his back. I liked his front and rear, and this made him a really sound mover with plenty of reach and drive. Presented to perfection. Lovely happy disposition. Well handled and schooled. |
| 2nd | Ch. Santosha Memory of Love | 4 year old gold. What a super head and expression! large dark eyes, correct nose placement and squarish muzzle providing that typical warm expression. He has an arched neck, level back with high set tail. He has a deep chest with rounded ribs. Excellent front with shortish legs, his rear nicely angulated. His coat was in first class condition. He was a sound mover just lacked a little sparkle on the move. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Buttons Dream A Dream | Gold, 8 years old. Broad rounded skull, dark round eyes and an ok jaw. He has a high set tail and correct carriage. Ok front and rear. Shown in full coat. Happy lad in wonderful condition. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Miracey Miss Holly Berry JW | 7 months, Gold and White. BP. I just loved this pretty girl’s head and expression, just divine! lovely dark round eyes, tilted nose, squarish short muzzle with definite stop. She has a good firm topline, high set tail and plume over her back. She has a deep chest with well sprung ribs. Sound front and a tidy rear end. She stormed around the ring; confidently and with ease. Beautifully presented coat. Well handled and nicely schooled. Very promising. |
| 2nd | Norboo Ya Gotta Have Faith | Another very promising puppy, 7 months, Gold. She has a super head and typey expression. Expressive dark eyes of good size, correct nose placement, wide and straight chin. Good sturdy body with big rounded ribs, deep chest. Good front and rear. Nicely presented coat. Moved well once she got into her stride. Lots to like here. |
| 3rd | Norboo Palmer Violet JW | litter sister to 1st. Very similar in shape and outline to her sister. Very pretty head with all the essentials, I prefer 1st’s underjaw; it has more width. She is a sound mover once she settled. First class coat and condition. 2 promising sisters. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Norboo Ya Gotta Have Faith | Another very promising puppy, 7 months, Gold. She has a super head and typey expression. Expressive dark eyes of good size, correct nose placement, wide and straight chin. Good sturdy body with big rounded ribs, deep chest. Good front and rear. Nicely presented coat. Moved well once she got into her stride. Lots to like here. |
| 2nd | Norboo Palmer Violet JW | litter sister to 1st. Very similar in shape and outline to her sister. Very pretty head with all the essentials, I prefer 1st’s underjaw; it has more width. She is a sound mover once she settled. First class coat and condition. 2 promising sisters. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Senorita At Chiachi | 13 months, Gold and White. A cracking silhouette on this junior girl. Her head and expression are just exquisite; full of breed type. Her square muzzle is short, her under jaw is wide and straight, correct nose placement and large round eyes that are dark in colour. Her topline is level and her tail is high set. Her front legs are straight with good bone and substance. Her rear is nicely angulated with good muscle tone. She moves true in both directions with plenty of reach and drive. Beautifully presented coat. Her breed type won her the RCC, congratulations. |
| 2nd | Mapimakastar Jasmin Jol Ja JW | Feminine head shape, her eyes are dark and round, her nose could be a touch more tilted for ideal expression. Good neck and topline. Her tail is nicely set and she carries it well. Could be a little deeper and wider in chest. Moved out well, showing correct hind pads. Well groomed coat. |
| Beginners Bitch | ||
| 1st | Mapimakastar Jasmin Jol Ja JW | Feminine head shape, her eyes are dark and round, her nose could be a touch more tilted for ideal expression. Good neck and topline. Her tail is nicely set and she carries it well. Could be a little deeper and wider in chest. Moved out well, showing correct hind pads. Well groomed coat. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Black Charm At Jacquinta | Black bitch of 2 years. A very honest type and a well balanced outline. Rounded skull that was quite broad, wide jaw that was straight. Her eyes are a fair size and round in shape. Good length of neck, well laid shoulders, clean straight front with ample bone. Level back with good tail carriage. Her rear is sound. She moves well in front, plenty of reach. Showing hind pads from her rear. Nicely presented coat. |
| 2nd | Rossvale’s Got The Look JW | Immaculately presented coat on this 18 month Gold and White. This exhibitor has got the knack when it comes to body condition, another one that is sturdy with super bone and substance. Her head is broad, she has good sized eyes, open nostrils and a wide under jaw. Level back with a well carried tail. Although she moves soundly, could have a touch more animation on the move. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Thaisu Fallen Angel Among Kimevan | One of the best outlines on the day, so typically shih tzu! She has a wonderful head, correct nose placement with slight tilt, dark round eyes giving a warm expression, wide under jaw with straight teeth. I loved her neck and firm topline. Good shoulder placement, straight front legs with good bone. Her chest is deep and she has well sprung ribs. Her rear is nicely angulated. Her tail is set on high and she carries her plume well over her back. Beautiful coat texture and presented to perfection. Although is a sound mover, she could perhaps have a touch more reach in front. A serious contender for a green card today. Lots to like here. |
| 2nd | Ch. Tameron Miss Smell Of Chanel | Another very typey bitch that I could easily have signed a green card for. She excels in outline, so balanced. A really pretty head with all the essentials. Super sturdy body with well sprung ribs and deep chest. Her topline is level and she has a high set tail. Although sound, she can move just a little enthusiastically at times and ends up a touch messy. As always from this exhibitor, presentation is faultless. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Coursani Sand Queen (UK/JSY) | BCC. This mature Gold and White has bags of breed type and some to spare! Her outline is perfect, so balanced. Her skull is broad and rounded, large round dark eyes, good nose placement and wide jaw. Her face is well furnished with long falls and beard giving her a look of arrogance. She has an arched neck, level back and a high set tail with a massive plume carried over her back. She has rounded well sprung ribs and is broad chested. Her front legs are short, straight and well boned. Her rear is firm with muscle tone. Her coat texture is spot on; dense with slight wave and is presented to perfection. She can be a right little diva on the move, stubborn and i can imagine a bit of a handful to show. When she gets going, her movement is smooth and sound, she shows full hind pad when in motion. Her breed attributes won her the CC today, well done. |
| 2nd | Ch. Santosha Silhouette (UK, Fin) | A worthy champion with a fabulous head, so correct. Her topline is level and she carries her tail nicely over the back. She really excels in movement, so stylish with good reach in front and driving action from the rear. Coat texture a touch fine and would like a little more undercoat. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Paliden Bucks Fizz To Ekland JW | Such a well balanced outline with correct body length to height ratio’s. She has a fabulous head with warm expression. Dark round eyes of good size, correct length of muzzle with tilted nose, correct width of chin. Her topline is level with super tail carriage. Sound as a pound on the move, really eye catching. Beautifully presented coat. Best Veteran in breed. |
| 2nd | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden | Another worthy champion that was full of breed type. Nice outline that was well balanced. Her eyes are dark, correct length of muzzle, good dentition. Sound front and rear. Good tailset with plume over her back at all times. Moved out freely and soundly in both directions. |