Stithians Agricultural Association

Many thanks for the invitation to judge the Utility Group, my stewards Jackie and Karen did a great job keeping everything flowing and provided the sweets. This society went the extra mile with providing such a great array of food, catering for all needs. Good entry on paper but marred understandably by absentees due to the hot weather. Utility Vet 1 Crocker's Two of Us Love Is in the Air VW. A spritely Std Poodle belaying her years, in super coat and condition, still sound as a bell, presented in a sensible trim for an older dog, very good head with still having a good mouth, very good outline and balance, tail kept high while moving with Poodle attitude. 2 Rice's Ricox All About Love JW ShCEx OSW VW. Coat in full bloom, well furnished, obviously has won many awards during her years and can see why. Good make and shape, presents a balanced picture without exaggerations. Carries herself well, no sign of ageing as she flows around the ring. Handy sized and no mistaking her sex. Super typical Tibbie head and expression. Min Sch O 1st Maher's Jastalla Jazz Time. Good honest lady, square outline, solid build, deep chest, well ribbed, level back, kept a good tail and carriage around the ring, moving with vigour, presented well with a harsh jacket. BOB. Tib Spaniel G 1 Rice's Ricox I'll Love You as You Are JW. Have judged this beauty previously where I rated her and my opinion hasn't changed, still so feminine, in full bloom, should now be gaining those green cards, always shows well for her owner, moved out with style in this heat, she continued to shine in the Group where others faded. Possesses the Tibbie essentials, good size, smallish head, level back, high tail. In better condition than 2. BOB Group 1. L 1 Rice's Ricox I Deserve Your Love JW. Masculine chap, a little larger than preferred, he moved and showed better than 2 and his jet black coat gleamed in the sun. Better mouth. Well furnished as males should be. Perhaps has a little more bone but doesn't look heavy. RBOB. 2nd Conibere and Quest's Tiny Winnie de la Valoubiere with Devontibs Up FRA. Sensibly sized girl, mouth ok, head very small, coat sparse in areas as mentioned to owner. Not the spark of 1, but moved soundly with good carriage. Kept her shape well. O 1 Rice's Ricox I Deserve Your Love JW. Mature lady, coat not in full bloom but has nothing to hide, very good type, size and outline, flowed around the ring, showing no sign of feeling the heat. Smallish head showing no teeth or tongue, Tibbie expression. Shih Tzu O 1 Diffey's Ch Marhilway Explored the Edge. So nice to see that she has her title, very well made throughout, shows pads on the move, good proportions, presented very well, round head, well placed nose, typical expression, straight forelegs and good angles both ends. Tail carried correctly on the move. 2 Diffey's Marhilway Bees Got the Edge. Pup in full pup coat, well presented too, confident on the move showing pads, desirable outline and carriage, well made with high tail, most lovely head and eyes. BP Group 1.

Sharon Samson