Ladies Kennel Association

THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

TIBETAN SPANIEL

A real treat to be given the opportunity to judge the last show of the year & I was thrilled with a my fabulous entry which was second top in the group behind Dalmatians especially as this was under two years since I had a fabulous entry at The Tibetan Spaniel Association. As a result several dogs that had done well under me there understandably came again, now as most of you know me by now all dogs are judged with a clean slate & placings reflect time in motion as I continue to take notes on each individual performance to clearly prove to all that all dogs are judged on the day. The lovely blue carpet really showed our breed up to a great advantage & the dogs certainly enjoyed moving on it. A real jolly festive atmosphere & so lovely to hear the ringside applause which was appreciated by everyone. My two wonderful stewards did a fabulous job keeping us moving, the benefit of over sleeping is that I live in Stafford & just about made the 9am start!. When you live & breath Tibbies everyday of your life you realise there is nothing they do that can surprise you. For nearly 30 years now I have learned to appreciate our beautiful breed & their individual characters. When it comes to judging it can be challenging & indeed thought provoking & I try really hard to be consistent to show what appeals to me, here my BOB winner is Sired by the dog I gave BOB too last time which thrilled me to bits. A real perk of judging your own breed too is having the opportunity to go over the dogs & appreciate what they offer & potentially look at how our own kennel would benefit from the lines behind these. So many times I have seen judges not really appreciating or understanding Tibetan Spaniels in a breed specific way which is disappointing, we all love our chosen breeds for a reason & when you pay for an opinion you really expect it to come from a judge who at the very least could show some interest in what is being exhibited under them. Here I certainly had quality in both sex’s, all immaculately presented too. Like many of you I really love to see the true Oriental expression with real width & depth to chin, to me this is more important than teeth in straight lines. My BCC winner’s head was totally captivating & she really gave me the impression of sitting guarding in Tibet, not old fashioned but true to the history of our breed & our breed standard, just beautiful. All’s we can hope for now is that The IHA doesn’t have an impact on our breed especially as this entry clearly proved to me that you couldn’t meet a happier & healthier breed & my health report back to The RKC reflected this. Thank you for once again giving me the wonderful chance of appreciating your dogs, as always a delight & most humbling experience

 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5789 OSBORNE, Mr Philip & OSBORNE, Mrs Hayley Glenbrook Brisa De Jardine, just 6 months & well developed for his age, masculine head, well shaped eyes, plenty of width & depth to chin, dark points throughout, moderate neck leading into good shoulders, well developed body for his age on very good legs & feet with the desired bow in front, short thick loins, tail is correctly set & carried at all times, moderate in quarters that are strong being so well muscled for one so young, super sound going away & just needing to settle coming towards me. In profile he holds it all together & produces a very promising picture. Coat & presentation perfection

PD (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 5772 LYNCH, Miss S Oldcharm This Is Real Love, real smart 11 month sable, another well grown chap that is quite forward in development, masculine head & expression, skull is slightly domed, ears correctly placed with the desired lift, real dark brown expressive eyes, very good mouth with width & depth to chin. Enough neck which he uses well leading into good shoulders, very good body & ribbing with a good strong level back, scored in quarters here over 2 which have the desired angulation on good strong hocks. Ultra sound going away & sound enough coming towards me, in profile he projects himself well with a quick gait & exceptional follow through from behind. Wonderful coat & condition

2nd: 5767 JORDAN, Mr M & JORDAN, Mrs J Malia Anada, another at the top end of puppy but giving a lot away in maturity to 1 & body condition, lovely head & expression with dark points throughout, ears are correctly set with the desired lift giving an alert expression, good length of muzzle with correct width & depth to his chin, strong neck, well laid shoulders, correct hieght to length ratio’s, he is well balanced & proportioned throughout, good ribbing, firm backline, moderate in quarters with a correctly set & carried tail. Quite sound coming towards me but untidy today going away, he presents a promising outline in profile, just needs more body & finish which will come, another with the most amazing coat that was beautifully presented

JD (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5757 DUNCAN, Miss Layla Susu Appley Ever After JW, just out of puppy & for me he was the whole package. His size, proportions & ultra soundness make you look twice. Lovely head that is small in proportion to his body, dark oval shaped eyes, correct length to muzzle, plenty of width & depth to chin with spot on dentition, ears correctly set with the desired lift that completes his overall head piece to perfection. Moderate stong neck that he uses so well on the move, well laid shoulders for age with the tightest of elbows, good strong legs with the desired bow & plenty of width throughout, ribbing is already well sprung on a good solid backline with his tail well plumed, correctly set & carried at all times. Moderate in quarters on the strongest, neatest hocks. His muscle tone is a real credit & it shows on the move where he is bang on precise coming & going & in profile his natural & easy gait lets him cover the ground in great style whilst retaining all that is good about him. Alert & responsive to his lucky young handler who had him presented in the very best coat & condition, my pure pleasure to award him his first CC & BOB which was richly deserved on the day & later in the day did myself & our breed proud in the group ring, a pedigree to look at for all the right reasons & thrilled he is sired by the stunning boy I awarded The CC & BIS to at The TSA, big shoes to fill & with luck he will, congratulations!

2nd: 5770 LEMON, Mr R Parloueve Love Explosion At Oldcharm, another impressive young man, eager to please & well on form. Good head proportions, correct length of muzzle, plenty of width & depth to chin, strong neck leading into well laid shoulders, strong legs & tight elbows, ribbing is well sprung, firm back, well set tail which is correctly carried at all times, strong quarters with the desired angulation, ultra sound coming towards me, not as precise as 1 today going away, covers the ground in style in profile with a brisk effortless gait. Loved his size & how he was free from any form of exaggeration throughout, very promising young man that was rock hard in condition & beautifully presented

3rd: 5756 CROUCHER, Miss B E M Bruesown Kailama

PGD (9 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 5783 MORTON, Mrs L M Linsdown Gabriel, 2 year sable who I see was my BPIS at The TSA, he certainly has filled his early promise, super smart & so well made throughout. Very good Head & expression with dark points throughout, good mouth with very good width & depth to chin, moderate in neck, well laid shoulders on very good legs with the desired bow, ribbing is well sprung with short strong loins, cast iron backline, tail well set & carried, moderate in quarters that are super strong & well muscled, hocks show no sign of weakness & are bang on parallel when viewed from behind. Ultra sound in both directions & holds it all together so well in profile, fab coat & presentation & without doubt ran the eventual winners very close, no doubt given the chance will go onto brighter things

2nd: 5771 LYNCH, Miss S Oldcharm Love Generation, another lovely youngster, good head proportions, correct length of muzzle, super mouth with plenty of chin, dark oval eyes & correctly set ears give an appealing expression. Moderate neck, well laid shoulders, his body proportions & condition are great, well sprung ribbing, strong backline & correctly set tail, well muscled quarters which are moderately angulated. Ultra sound going away but not as precise here as 1 coming towards me, appealing in overall profile outline although not covering the ground as freely as 1 today. Another in first class coat & condition

3rd: 5793 RICE, Mrs J Ricox I Deserve Your Love JW

LD (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5790 PROUVE, Mr L & MORAN, Mr A Castafiore Sevastyan, one that has always caught my eye & impressed me from a puppy, his head is small in proportion to his body, correct length of muzzle, cracking mouth with very good width & depth of chin, strong moderate neck which he uses so well on the move to project himself, well laid shoulders with tight elbows on strong legs with the correct bow in front, correct in height to length ratio’s, ribbing extends well back which is well sprung, strong backline, short loins, tail correctly set, plumed & carried at all times. Moderate in angulation on super strong hocks with no sign of any weakness. Ultra sound coming & going, in profile he retains all that is good about him & his effortless brisk ground covering action makes you look twice. On the day for me I thought him a touch light in body condition to go any further, no doubt he remains a firm favourite & I cherished the opportunity of going over him, will without doubt go onto bigger things

2nd: 5764 GRIPP, Mrs Jane Malia Festive Spice By Karma, this boy is certainly on his toes & quite a handful, however he is beautifully made throughout & his head piece is for me quite exceptional. Dark points throughout, oval dark eyes, correct length of muzzle, excellent width & depth to chin, ears are correctly placed & have the desired lift. Strong moderate neck, well laid shoulders, tight elbows, so well muscled & conditioned throughout, ribbing is well sprung, strong loins, tail correctly set & used at all times, moderate & strong behind. Ultra sound going away & sound enough coming towards me although just not as precise as 1 today. A real power house in profile doing everything with zero effort but remaining smart & typical. The more I watched him the more I appreciated him, I’m sure never a dull moment with this young man!

3rd: 5808 THOMPSON, Mrs Rebecca & THOMPSON, Mr Paul Susu Parti In The Stars

OD (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5782 MORTON, Mrs L M Linsdown Gibran, really smart 3 yr that I don’t remember seeing before but he certainly impressed me here. His head is stunning, small in proportion to body, everything about it is appealing & correct, fab mouth with plenty of width & depth, his ears are correctly placed & have the desired lift, strong moderate neck leading into well laid shoulders that are well muscled with good tight elbows, good legs with a slight defined bow, no sign of being narrow , plenty of width throughout & his height to length ratio is bang on. Well sprung ribbing, short tight loins, moderate in angulation, hocks are super strong with no sign of weakness. Tail is correctly set & well plumed. Super sound going away & sound enough coming towards me. His appearance in profile never falters, lovely outline at all times, moving at the correct pace with ease & zero effort. Coat & condition immaculate & handled to great advantage. A real find for me really filling my eye, The RDCC putting up a real fight with the junior boy, without any doubt to me has big green cards coming his way & more importantly a pedigree that would be useful to many

2nd: 5813 THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Time Lord, Really smart youngster that is pleasing to go over, your hands just flow & his beautiful proportions are clear for all to see. Handsome head with dark oval eyes, good mouth with plenty of chin, moderate in neck, good shoulders, very good ribbing that is well sprung & extends well back, firm backline leading into a tail that is correctly set & well feathered, moderate in angulation, impressive muscle tone throughout, super strong hocks with no sign of weakness. Ultra sound going away & sound enough coming towards me although not as precise as 1 here. Looking good in profile with his natural head carriage & quick easy gait. Coat & condition imaculate & thoroughly deserved his place here in this lovely class

3rd: 5747 COLAÇO, Ms Lisa & BROWN, Mr Nicolas Ch Saxtead Norbu

VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5800 SIMPER, Miss H J & SCOATES, Miss ELISABETH & SCOAT Ch Creating Havoc For Wellbarn, at 13 years this boy is still an object lesson on how a true Tibetan Male should look. Even at this age he is masculine throughout with no sign of being overdone, everything is within moderation. Very good head & expression, excellent width & depth to chin, strong moderate neck, first class shoulders, correct legs with slight bow & the best of feet being small & neat with feathering too which is a rarity, well sprung ribbing, cast iron backline, correctly set tail with plenty of feathering, moderate & strong in quarters, for soundness coming & going he is nearly foot perfect especially for his age, looks great in profile doing everything at his own pace with ease & style with an air of grace about it all. Can certainly see him guarding in Tibet just as our breed should, BV & real treat to have him here

2nd: 5807 THOMPSON, Miss Olivia Susu Prince Charming ShCEx VW, Just into Veteran & one that always pulls on my heart strings as he so deserves his title. As always his coat, condition & presentation are spotless, good head proportions, small in comparison to body with slight dome, moderate neck, very good shoulders & tight elbows, good front legs with the correct slight bow, ribbing is well sprung, short thick loins, solid backline, tail perfectly set, carried & beautifully plumed, moderate in quarters on strong firm hocks. He is absolutely precise coming & going & retains a very good outline in profile. Such a handsome chap who always gives a polished performance & real credit to his owner

3rd: 5817 WATKINS, Mr Malcolm J & WATKINS, MRS OLWEN Amcross Pandit

Class 2174 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5808 THOMPSON, Mrs Rebecca & THOMPSON, Mr Paul Susu Parti In The Stars, placed third in the strong limit class, 3 yr Parti , good head & expression with dark points throughout, well set ears with the desired lift, super feet with furnishings too, moderate neck, excels in body & ribbing which is well sprung & well covered, good firm back, correctly set tail & has enough angulation behind. In profile he retains a very good outline with a brisk gait clearly showing the desired reach & follow through from behind, his coat & condition was indeed a credit

SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5817 WATKINS, Mr Malcolm J & WATKINS, MRS OLWEN Amcross Pandit, lovely head shape on this 8 yr old, small in proportion to body, ears correctly set with correct lift, dark oval eyes, prominent chin with good width & depth, moderate neck, ribbing is well sprung & certainly well covered!. Tail is correctly set & carried, moderate in angulation, doesn’t give his best coming & going as he is pulling to get to owner, however he can do it in profile where everything was at his pace & in his own time. For overall breed type there is no denying his breed & determined character to match it!

MPB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5753 COOPER, Miss C L Susu The Show Must Go On, Just coming up to 9 months, so confident & so switched on, lovely feminine head & expression, dark points throughout, dark oval eyes give you a melting expression, good mouth with super width & depth to chin, moderate neck leading into a very well developed front especially for her age, has the correct slight bow on the neatest of feet. Ribbing is well developed & extends well back, cast iron backline, tail correctly set & carried at all times, moderate in quarters on good strong hocks, ultra sound going & being a sassy fool coming towards me but for her age she was certainly sound enough. In profile she retains a lovely silhouette at all times but you can just see the little devil trying to come out, covering the ground briskly & effortlessly especially from behind. Full of promise even at this young age, BP & a wonderful Puppy Group Four, congratulations & good luck!

2nd: 5738 AUGUSTIN, Ms Alin Kabita Ella (Imp), really fell for this raw 6 month B/T, she reminded me of so many we have had over the years. Exquisite head with the most beautiful eyes, correct length of muzzle, plenty of width & depth to chin, moderate neck, well made front which just like her back end just needs some muscle tone to hold it all firmly in place which is how it should be. Height & length ratios are correct, good ribbing & level backline, tail correctly set & carried, moderate in quarters. Goes well out & back & shows a very promising outline in profile, the coat & shine was a joy to see, I really liked her & would dearly love to see how she progresses, certainly wouldn’t look out of place at Souska!

3rd: 5737 ABERCROMBIE, Miss L Tibwood It Means Beautiful

PB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5768 LEMON, Mr R Llewodbach Love Of Mine St Oldcharm, really fell for this beautiful 9 month in a big way, she is certainly full of quality & promise. Feminine head & expression with dark points throughout, correct length of muzzle with super width & depth to her chin, eyes oval dark & expressive, moderate neck leading into a very well made front, good lay of shoulder, good legs with width throughout & the ideal slight bow. Ribbing is already sprung on her well covered body with a cast iron backline, beautiful well plumed tail that is correctly set & carried at all times, enough angulation behind on good strong hocks. Her muscle tone was ideal on a youngster of this age. Sound enough coming & going, in profile she moved out in style with her care free attitude with an outline that didn’t falter. Very exciting youngster that ran The MP close for BP, once she learns to drive a little more from behind she will trouble the best, delightful.

2nd: 5797 SHORT, Mrs L Malia Zaya, yet another youngster that is full of quality, a shade more length of leg & length of body than 1 but totally in proportion for her. Another lovely head & expression, correct length of muzzle, great mouth with width & depth of chin, ears correctly set with slight lift, moderate clean neck, very good shoulders & tight elbows, certainly enough bow for me & very good feet, well developed body & good firm backline that remains so at all times, tail correctly set & carried, moderate in quarters that are well muscled too. Just as sound as 1 coming & going & she certainly retains all that is good about her on the move especially with her brisk & easy gait & natural head carriage. Another that was beautifully presented & in fabulous condition

3rd: 5738 AUGUSTIN, Ms Alin Kabita Ella (Imp)

JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5803 SMITH, Miss H C Lacoral Anya, this 14 month p/gold had attitude plus!. Just loved her personality which shone throughout. Very good head & expression, small in comparison to body & oozing femininity. Dark oval shaped eyes, good length of muzzle, super mouth & well defined chin, moderate neck which she uses to great advantage on the move, tight shoulders, good ribbing that extends well back into good strong short loins, rock solid backline, tail correctly set & carried at all times, enough quarters not being overdone in anyway. Sound enough for me coming & going, retains a lovely outline in profile with the easiest gait & zero effort. Looks like she is just coming back into coat which was beautifully presented, one that appealed greatly!

PGB (9 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 5794 RICE, Mrs J Ricox I'll Love You As You Are JW, I was extremely taken with this 19 month young lady, she just reminded me so much of girls we have had over the years. This is an example of appreciating the full package & if I’m honest the more she went, the more I was convinced that she just had to win this mixed class which is just what she did with something to spare. Her head & expression is femininity personified, dark points throughout, darkest kindest eyes, enough muzzle, prominent chin with plenty of width & depth to it, slight dome to skull with well placed ears with the desired lift, strong moderate neck, good shoulders on first class legs & feet, ribbing is well sprung & ideal body weight too for her frame. Hieght to length ration is correct for her, she is in proportion. Firm backline, tail correctly set & carried at all times, moderate angulation in her quarters on the strongest & neatest hocks. She is ultra sound going away & sound enough coming towards me, projects herself well in profile using her neck to great advantage, great coat & presentation, no doubt in my mind she will produce something special

2nd: 5784 MORTON, Mrs L M Parloueve Promise Me, 18 month with obviously more length of leg (not a bad thing) & all in proportion for her height to length ratio’s. Lovely head & expression, correct muzzle length, plenty of width & depth to chin here, black points throughout, mobile neck of moderate length, well placed shoulders , enough bow in front & width throughout. Ribbing is well sprung & correctly covered, firm back with correctly set tail which she carried well at all times. Her quarters are moderately angulated & so well muscled, no sign of weakness in her hocks that are parallel at all times & this definatly reflected in her ultra sound action going away from me although not as precise here coming towards me as 1. The little extra length of leg allowed her to cover the ground briskly with very little effort & in great style too. You can tell the dogs that are exercised daily & her muscles & condition certainly reflect on this, great coat & presentation too!

3rd: 5766 HARFORD, Mrs Andrea & HARFORD, Mr Michael Baarnayotms April Showers At Mennimoonz

LB (11 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 5801 SIMPER, Miss H J & SCOATES, Miss ELISABETH & SCOAT Clydum Country Lass, headed such a lovely class of beautiful ladies, several of them had previously done well under me as youngsters at The TSA. This 3 yr old was bang on form today, at last showing some maturity in body & coat. Really lovely head & expression, correct slight dome to her skull, ears correctly set with the desired lift, darkest of oval shaped eyes, enough length to muzzle, correct bite with good width & depth to her chin, alert & on her toes all the time, moderate neck which she uses to great advantage at all times, well laid shoulders & tight elbows, enough bone with correct slight defined bow in front. Her ribbing has finally sprung & is well covered, good firm backline, tail is correctly set, plumed & carried at all times, angulation is moderate with hocks that are strong & parallel. Today she was ultra sound coming & going & in profile with her natural head carriage her gait was quick & easy with an outline that never faltered. In great coat & hard condition, I have never seen her look so good & without doubt she ran the eventual winners very close, a real treat to see

2nd: 5785 MCDONALD, Ms A & O'BRIEN, Ms Elizabeth Balgay Gold Digga, a real close second here, another who ticked all the right boxes for me. Also in full bloom & rock hard condition, it’s always a joy to judge the really good ones!. 2 yr d/sable with the most appealing head & expression, beautiful dark oval shaped eyes, fab mouth with good width & depth to her chin, no denying her sex as look at it from any angle & it just oozes femininity, neck is moderate in length & mobile, well laid shoulders, tightest of elbows on very good legs with a slight bow. Ribbing is well sprung, loins are short & well filled, firm in backline with her tail being correctly set & carried with the desired amount of plumage. Another with moderation to her angulation & rock hard muscles. Ultra sound coming towards me here but not as precise as 1 today going away which may have been due to her eagerness to please, in profile her batteries are fully charged & she gives you the impression that she is on a mission but with her gait remaining quick, easy & typical. Another who impressed me greatly & have no doubt will go onto brighter things

3rd: 5796 SHORT, Mrs L Malia Mistletoe Kisses

OB (10 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 5799 SIMPER, Miss H J & SCOATES, Miss ELISABETH & SCOAT Clydum Rhadiance Of Rhedd, this was another lovely class of top quality beautiful bitches & the first two gave me a real headache to sort out. This girl totally fills in my interpretation of the breed standard & what I think a true Tibbie would look like whilst doing their job at home in Tibet. She is not old fashioned but true to type. This 6 year red has the nearest I have ever seen to a true ‘Oriental’ expression & outlook. Ultra feminine with the darkest oval shaped eyes that look right through you,correct length of muzzle, correct mouth with a well defined chin with the correct width & depth to it. Her ears are correctly set on her slightly domed skull with the desired lift & never flying them. Moderate length of neck leading to first class front construction, well laid shoulders on great legs with the desired bow & correct feet & feathering. Well covered body on correctly sprung ribbing, perfect height to length ratio’s, firm backline, tail is correctly set & carried at all times. Moderate in quarters that are strong with no sign of weakness. Ultra sound coming & going, in profile her carriage & outline give you the impression that she was born to do her job, covering the ground with not only the correct gait but with an air of regality which can not be ignored. For all the above reasons she became my very worthy BCC winner & will continue to appeal under those who truly appreciate & understand our breed

2nd: 5791 PROUVE, Mr L & MORAN, Mr A Sommerlyst's Vajra Vanita (imp Dk), just wow, this young lady gave me goose bumps as I was going over her, your hands just flow continuously with everything fitting together like a finished jigsaw puzzle. This 2 yr Black is quite exquisite & for many would need to be handled to fully appreciate her. If I’m honest one that has never appealed from the ringside & having many blacks over the years I should have learned my lesson, you need to go over them to fully appreciate their virtues, once again I eat my words!. Stunning head & expression her eye shape just blends in & adds to the intrigue she has, correct length of muzzle, great width & depth to chin with a perfect bite. Although correctly moderate in length her neck is fully flexible & I’m sure she misses nothing, well laid shoulders on good legs & feet, ribbing is well sprung, rock solid backline, tail is correctly set & well plumed, moderate in angulation behind on the strongest of hocks that are neat, parallel & never show any sign of weakness. Ultra sound going away & extremely sound coming towards me but at time can do silly things just because something else has caught her attention!. Her silhouette in profile is unique with her fully charged batteries taking her brisk, quick & easy gait to another level. The winner is four years her senior & this is where it showed today being more composed & easy going. Her coat is a true credit to her owners, just like looking in a mirror you could see your reflection, my surprise of the day, a pure delight & will continue to be appreciated by those who know & by those who will admit that they where wrong!. A pleasure to award her a very worthy RBCC

3rd: 5795 SHORT, Mrs L Ch Malia Harvest Flower

VB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5752 COOPER, Miss C L Ch Dedicated To Sensational White Susu (Imp NLD), If only I could copy & paste as I feel we have been on quite a journey together!. As a youngster she won her 3rd CC from me & now at the age of 12 she continues to look as stunning as she ever did in her youth. Full dentition, pearly white teeth all in a straight line clearly showing that wonderful width & depth to chin, her dark oval shaped eyes give you that feminine expression that you never forget, moderate in all departments & still in rock hard condition, she oozes quality & is still in rock hard condition to trouble the best. However today she insisted in going in her own directions & in typical Tibbie stubbornness was showing to the gallery & not the judge!. She will always pull on my heart strings, an all time favourite that really could have shaken things up had she decided to cooperate!

2nd: 5811 THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Moulin Rouge, 10 yr young lovely rich red, feminine head & expression, dark points throughout, ears correctly set with tremendous furnishings, moderate neck, well placed shoulders, super legs & feet with the desired slight bow, ribbing is well sprung & backline still firm, tail correctly set & plumed beautifully, clearly moderate in angulation on good strong hocks. Quite sound out & back & covered the ground in style with her easy quick gait whist retaining a lovely outline. Her coat & condition together with her beautiful fringing throughout are a credit to her owner

3rd: 5798 SIMPER, Miss H J & SCOATES, Miss ELISABETH & SCOAT Clydum Strickly Classic

GCB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5776 MCDONALD, Ms A Balgay Gong Thuk, 4 year old, hard as nails & bang on form. Loved her head & expression, small in compression to body with the desired dome & correctly set ears. Dark oval shaped eyes, correct length of muzzle, plenty of width & depth to chin. Moderate in neck leading into well laid shoulders, tight elbows, correct front legs with the desired bow, ribs are well sprung & covered, good firm backline with strong loins, tail correctly set & carried, correct height to length ratios, enough angulation in her quarters, super strong hocks which remain parallel at all times. Ultra sound in both directions & powers around effortlessly in profile while retaining all that is good about her. The icing on the cake in going over a good dog is feeling the clear muscle tone, a Tibbie should never be soft & spongy & all exhibits from this kennel are always hard in condition, a real credit to hard work making our breed certainly Fit For Function!

Class 2184 SBB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5819 WATKINS, Mr Malcolm J & WATKINS, MRS OLWEN Amcross Parti Puzzle, 8 yr Parti with the most beautiful head & expression, moderate in neck leading in to well placed shoulders, slight bow in front & fabulous feet & furnishings, well sprung ribbing that is also well covered!. Tail correctly set & well plumed, moderate in hind angulation. Ultra sound going away but a shade untidy coming towards me today. She retains a good outline in profile & was shown in great coat which was in wonderful condition, BSB over her kennel mate & deservedly so

Daniel Roberts (judge)