Richmond Dog Show Society

Additional Critique added for Class 90 - Special Beginners Bitch  (2nd - Doran's Tigra Terra Gold With Osakazuki)

Richmond Championship Dog Show 2025

Judge’s Report – Long Coat Chihuahua

I would like to begin by sincerely thanking the chihuahua exhibitors for supporting this show with such an impressive entry and on a working day too! It was the second highest entry in the Toy Group and I was privileged to have so many nice exhibits to examine.

I am, and have been very closely associated with the breed and fully acknowledge this can present its own challenges when judging. Notwithstanding, I came to the ring with no preconceived ideas and assessed every dog on the day as I found them. Some dogs favourably surprised me, whilst others may have been disappointing; such is the nature of judging.

With us all, there are certain priorities and hallmarks of the breed standard that resonate, and the following, in particular, guide my own preferences.

Small, dainty, and compact – the essential hallmark of a Chihuahua, without losing soundness or substance.

Correct body proportions – with the length from point of shoulder to point of croup being slightly longer than the height at withers.

Movement and expression – the Chihuahua being an active little dog with a brisk action, and a head of true type, with a moderately short muzzle, and most importantly, portraying a ‘saucy expression’ which sets the breed apart.

I was delighted to find several dogs that embodied these essentials, and it was particularly pleasing to reward them. Overall, I felt the breed was well represented, and I thank all exhibitors for presenting their dogs so well and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. When this happens, it makes judging such a pleasure.

VD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Humphreys, Mrs Lee Ch Amarantos Tobin VW. 9 ½ years. I awarded him a CC and BOB several years ago and clearly is still enjoying his time in the ring. Super head contains beautiful eyes. He is masculine but fine and dainty, being correct for overall proportions. Carries a good body and produces a lovely outline. A confident, happy and proud mover which just gave him the edge over 2. BVIB and Veteran Group 4.

2nd: Hill, Mr & Mrs L E & L A Ch Lynpix The Mexican With Becanna. 10 ½ years. Fawn Sable. Another worthy Champion, whilst different in type to 1 is equally impressive. Occasionally a little unsure of himself. Sound and true mover. Has a super body and presented in first class order.

3rd: Watts, Mrs Kerry Ch Jicara Prince Charming With Biankai.

MPD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Edwards, Mrs C Tinasjoy Well I Never. 6 months. Beautifully balanced throughout. Head contains well set large round eyes. Medium neck above a clean front assembly. Niceley bodied; well sprung ribs. Secure topline and well set tail. Moved very well. Must have a promising future.

2nd: Etherton, Mrs Jennifer Flickan Fremlin. 7 months. Balanced head with a good finish. Well set ears of pleasing size and shape. Enough neck, secure topline. Ideally would prefer him a tad shorter coupled. Correctly set high set tail, carried well. In good coat for age. Moved OK.

PD (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Robson, Mrs Sharon Tidos Pumpkin Pie. 11 months. Pleasing to examine. Sports a strong topline. Good for tail set. Well bodied; deep brisket. When standing he produced the ideal profile. Attractive eyes; well set ears. OK for muzzle. Moved very well. Certainly a promising puppy.

2nd: Culverhouse, Mr J D Kechua Buccaneer By Lykath. 10 months. Scores in head qualities. Neat finish to cheeks; defined stop. Dark, round appealing eyes. Ears correctly set and used to advantage. Well placed shoulders. Tad longer in loin than 1. Moved very well making full use of well-constructed hindquarters and well laid shoulders. A tad unsure, his tail became a tad loose and hope this will settle with time.

JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Holland-Smith, Mrs Susan Kirdanchi All That Jaz. Just out of puppy and my notes record a number of positive attributes. Well-shaped head containing beautiful eyes contributing to a most pleasing expression. I liked his overall shape and balance. Good for chest, topline and tail set. He just needs to settle in forehand movement. Most promising.

2nd: Skinner, Mrs A T Mujerosa Mr Tangles. 13 months and approaching what I consider to be a the ‘teenage’ stage. Scores in head and expression. Balanced throughout when standing. He is a steady, accurate mover, from a well put together front assembly. Hindquarters sport well let down hocks. Immature in body at present. Moved extremely well.

YD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

A promising class of aspiring youngsters.

1st: Culverhouse, Mr J D Lykath's Anduril JW. 2 years. On the move he is proud, determined and decidedly accurate. Upon examination, he sports a most appealing head; well set dark round eyes, nicely set ears and a good mouth. Correct, slightly arched neck. Super for chest and ribs. Would prefer a tad shorter loin for the perfect balance. Accurate and smart mover.

2nd: Edwards, Mrs C Chibull Vanilla Ice. 2 years and one I feel has real potential but did not make the best of himself today. He examines so well. Balanced, compact in body, well ribbed, secure in topline with a high set tail. He demonstrated glimmers of true and accurate movement but he just needs to get himself together. In super coat and condition. Close call.

3rd: Skivington, Mrs Heidi Return To Senda With Gustafski JW.

ND (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Robson, Mrs Sharon Tidos Dark Destroyer. 11months. Another very promising young dog of top quality. He is, undoubtedly, going through the early days of development but gives every indication there is more to come. He is of a super shape and size. Alert and bold. Well-rounded head contains beautiful eyes. Great finish to foreface. Well laid neck and shoulders. Tail is well set, correctly angulated and held. Confident, stylish and accurate on the move. Watch this space!

2nd: Bradshaw, Ms Janet Kechua Lightning Flash. 2 ½. Beautifully proportioned and impressive to examine. Super body with well sprung ribs, deep chest. Secure topline. Of correct bone and substance. Sadly, was far from happy so did not use his tail on the move which detracted. He is a very nice dog and feel he has potential once he gains confidence.

3rd: Jones, Mrs Patricia Flickan Faraway.

GD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Fairbairn, Mrs C Tidos Interloper. 11 months. A star in the making. Small, dainty and compact being of lovely temperament. Head is nicely shaped with muzzle of optimal length; defined stop. Super ears, used to advantage. Good dentition. Well set neck above neat forequarters. Body is well ribbed; short loin. Secure backline and high set sickle tail. Steady and precise on the move. A delightful young dog. RCC & BPIB.

2nd: Taylor, Miss Chanel Sundance Kid Secret Of Angels At Chantaydan (Imp S). 16 months and quite an excitable character! His head contains lovely expressive eyes; well set ears. Secure topline line. Stands on good feet. OK dentition. In good coat and condition. Once settled he moved well.

PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Skinner, Mrs A T Mujerosa Lucky For Me JW. 2 years and clearly a member of that band of impressive young dogs entering the ring today. I admired his head for balance and the cheeky expression it portrays. Nicely constructed throughout. Overall I thought he was beautifully balanced. Body has substance. Topline is secure and his front and rear angulations produce easy, accurate movement. Presented in lovely coat and condition. A promising young dog.

LD (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Humphreys, Mrs Lee Amarantos Meet Joe Black. 3 years. This B/T dog I judged as a youngster and now at 3 years has matured somewhat and perhaps there is a tad more to come. He has a most beautiful head giving typical expression. Masculine, whilst being small and dainty. He beautifully demonstrates that typical brisk confident action with his reach of forehand and strong rear drive covering the ground with ease which gave him the edge in this class.

2nd: Lee, Mrs Susan Tidos Trick Or Treat. 3 years. Scores in head which is expressive, balanced a proportioned. Super eyes and ear shape and set. OK teeth. Enough neck, level topline and high set tail carried well. Steady on the move but not the typical style of 1.

3rd: Hill, Mr & Mrs L E & L A Jahneemahs Little Bear With Becanna.

OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Sangster, Mr James & Sangster, Miss Eilidh Ch Kirlasidh Young Pretender JW. 3 years, I previously awarded him a RCC as a puppy. He has now developed into a lovely dog and demonstrates the ideal balance of masculinity and daintiness. Impressive for shape and size. Gorgeous for head and expression. Gentle crest to neck which is correctly set. Body has a deep chest and good ribbing. High set sickle shaped tail is carried well. His movement is accurate, brisk and confident if not slightly arrogant! Presented in super coat and muscular condition. In the challenge he moved up a gear, which staved off the young pretenders for now! CC.

2nd: Hicks, Miss E Ch Chiquita De Oro Top Ten At Casiatodo (Imp Hun). 4 years. A worthy champion I have judged before and given honours. Lovely head, eyes and perfectly set ears which are nicely feathered. High set tail; secure topline. Well bodied. Abundant coat. Accurate on the move but sadly, he lacked vitality and sparkle today.

3rd: LEE, Mrs Susan Jahneemahs Eye Candy TAF.

SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: WEBBER, Ms H Kechua Pirate Apprentice. Cream. Approaching three 3 years. Presents a balanced outline. Of fine bone. Attractive expression from correctly placed dark eyes. Good finish of foreface. Enough neck. Body is well ribbed. Secure topline. Confident mover if a tad wide coming back to me. Well handled. Best SB.

VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SKINNER, Mrs A T Tyssul Zafira JW ShCEx OSW. 7 years and presented in great condition. Pretty feminine head. OK eyes. Well bodied, secure topline and correct tail carriage. When standing and on the move she proves an appealing profile and shape. Coat was of correct texture. Moved accurately.

MPB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HENEFER, Miss Demi Leigh Torre Del Pilar Begonia Imp Esp NAF. 7 months. A real baby and so pretty. She has lovely eyes and finish to her head. Beautifully balanced for age. Fine and dainty with a good body and correctly set tail. Confident and accurate on the move. I thought her most promising.

2nd: TAYLOR, Miss Chanel Chantaydan Calm Your Nerves. 6 months. Another lovely young lady. I liked her head proportions and balance. Body with well sprung ribs but could be a tad shorter in loin. Appealing temperament and moved very well.

3rd: WEBBER, Ms H Paisano Tabarca.

PB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: JONES, Mrs Patricia Flickan Firmament. Headed three nice youngsters. 9 months. She had the best front assembly which gave her the edge. Small and dainty. Well-rounded skull containing beautiful large round dark eyes. Correct dentition. Moved confidently maintaining a pleasing outline.

2nd: ROBSON, Mrs Sharon Tidos Voodoo Lady. B/T 11 months. She ticks many of the boxes for breed type and balance. Super for head and expression. Just needs to settle in front. Presented in super coat and condition.

3rd: JONES, Mrs Patricia Flickan Frosty Fields.

JB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SKINNER, Mrs A T Mujerosa Miss Tallulah JW. 13 months and very pretty. Nicely put together. In a lovely red/sable coat of correct texture. Liked her overall size. Correct front and body has ample depth of brisket. Neck is well set, balanced forequarters and well-made hindquaters produced effortless, confident, movement.

2nd: CREW, Mrs Malgorzata Paradise Crazy Passion For Dreamcrewes (Imp Pol). 12 months. Another youngster excelling in breed type but not yet the maturity of 1. Well balanced head, on good shoulders. Secure topline but could be a tad shorter in loin; correctly held tail. Careful, positive mover.

3rd: SKIVINGTON, Mrs Heidi Maffitan's Fire Cracker At Gustafski (Imp UKR).

YB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: CATER, Mrs Linda Lykath's Light Of Earendil In Pixels JW. Attractive Gold/W coat and dark pigmentation to enhance. Approaching 2 years and maturing nicely. Well-constructed throughout. Apple domed shaped head, attractive eyes and correctly set large flaring ears. Held a secure topline on the move. A confident and accurate mover.

NB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: TAYLOR, Miss Chanel Chantaydan Calm Your Nerves. 2nd in MPB.

2nd: DORAN, Ms M Chantaydan Deja Vu With Osakazuki. 2 years. Well-made throughout. Attractive head and eyes. Good for neck and shoulders. Secure topline. Body is well ribbed but long in loin so this detracts for overall balance. Moved soundly.

GB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: DORAN, Ms M Chantaydan Deja Vu With Osakazuki. 2nd in NB

PGB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: WEBBER, Mrs H Paisano Galicia. 2 years. Attractive head contains beautiful eyes and muzzle is finished correctly. Liked her overall balance. She was apprehensive on the table when examining her, but trust this is temporary as there is so much to like. She moved very well and gaining confidence.

LB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: BARKER, Mrs S T Baralicia Jenny Wren. Approaching 2 years and clearly most promising. In super coat and condition. She has a Classic, balanced head giving that desired saucy expression from dark eyes and well set ears. Correct front assembly with well laid shoulders. Neck is of medium length. Secure, level topline. Correct coat. Super dentition. Clean, sound movement.

2nd: HOLMES, Mrs Chloe Teclo Kalsu. 22 months. Attractive head contains appealing round dark eyes with the correct finish to foreface. Well set, large ears. OK dentition. Lengthy neck, strong topline and correctly set tail. On the move just a tad untidy coming towards me. In good coat and condition.

3rd: FOTHERGILL, Mrs D & HUNT, Mrs S Caballie Madame Barbie.

OB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: BIELENA, Ms Katerina Misty Meadow's Morning Glory. 2 years. Cream. Eye catching profile when standing; everything is balanced and in place. Exceptionally pretty head with a broad skull. Correct dentition. Round large eyes being complementary to her coat colour and giving a very aristocratic expression. A sound true mover she demonstrates the desired brisk action which, coupled with her assured ring presence, gave her the edge in a hotly contested challenge. Later she was an exemplary ambassador for the breed in the Toy Group. CC & BOB.

2nd: RUSHTON, Mr S & ROBSON, Mrs S Rushwarden Gold Charm With Tidos. 2 years another impressive feminine. Cream coat. She is fine and dainty. Liked her head proportions which contain appealing dark eyes and a super finish. Excellent dentition. Correctly placed ears used to advantage. Compact frame, level topline and ideal tail carriage. Ample bone & substance throughout. She holds a correct topline. Confident and positive mover but today a tad wider than 1 coming towards me which just made the difference in such a very close call. RCC.

3rd: JONES, Mrs Patricia Ch Flickan Figurine JW.

SBB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HENEFER, Miss Demi Leigh Torre Del Pilar Begonia Imp Esp Naf. 1st MPB

2nd: DORAN, Ms M Tigra Terra Gold With Osakazuki (Imp Pol). 3 years old. Not the refinement or daintiness of 1. Appealing eyes. In good coat and condition. Would prefer her more balanced in size and shape. Moved OK.  Sympathetically handled.

Tony Allcock OBE (Judge)