South East Lhasa Apso Society

Firstly I would like to thank the club for the opportunity to officiate at the show and for their kindness and hospitality. I was privileged to have a quality entry of exhibits and appreciate the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to judge their dogs. Some classes had more depth in them than others. Some presented some difficult decisions  which was a reflection of the overall quality there on the day.

Minor Puppy Dog 

1.      Waghorn’s Sukisha Secret Illusion , black and white striking 7 month old puppy with lovely level top line and balanced throughout. Moderate head, good dentition and expression fulfilled by nice dark lip. Settled enough on the move and maintained a level top line in the class  RBPD

2.      Waterhouse Chtaura Well did you ever, another well balanced puppy with a good gold coat with dark overlay. Again another of nice moderate head Lovely reach of neck into nice short back and nice tail set.

Two lovely puppies

Puppy Dog  

1.      Bushells’ Shigatse You can call me Al at Jamisoka. Almost 10months, a well put together dog, mature dark gold with nice dark eye. Good dentition and broad jaw. Moved with drive. Lovely head with soft expression

2.  Walkers’ Shigatse Alex, with similar attributes to the litter brother

Lovely expression with nice leather and skull shape. Coat texture good. Not dissimilar to 1, just preferred the overall balance of the class winner

Junior Dog 

1.      Hattrells’ Kutani Rainstorm at Khinjan. 17month old gold. Lovely head of good proportions and well placed dark eyes. Super reach of neck, depth of chest and good front assembly. Moved with ease and showed nice rear angulation. I am sure this young man will fulfil his potential. RBD

Post Graduate Dog 

1.      Bells’ Vallena Almeida, a dark grey and white dog with lovely head shape, length of muzzle and a lovely expression. Good shoulder placement from a good reach of neck.  Nice level top line maintained on the move

2.      Simuje Karensio, of different type to 1. Well constructed and bodied and nice texture coat which is slowly maturing into excellent quality. Confident on the move and not over exaggerated.

 Limit Dog 

1.      Williams’ Simuje Valentino, four and a half year old dog. Good broad mouth and length of muzzle. Lovely dark eye and pigment. Well bodied and good bone. Moved reasonably well

Open Dog 

1.      Luscotts’ Jalus Krystiano stylish gold with a mature gold coat of excellent texture, presented to perfection. Loved this dogs balance and shoulders and he moved around the ring with ease.  Good head proportions and muzzle, complimented by a lovely dark eye and good mouth. BIS

2.      Locks’ Littondale Palladio mature stylish dog with good head proportions and lovely pigmentation. Nicely bodied and moved well using good hind quarters. Nice firm loin.  Two very nice dogs

 Veteran Bitch 

1.      Ch. Chtaura All U Need Is Luv JW. 7 ½ year old dark grey bitch who stood alone in this class. Quality bitch in glorious mature dark grey coat and super profile. Nicely proportioned and balanced throughout. Shoulders well set into a level top line. The essence of true Tibetan expression with dark eye and good pigmentation. Moved so well in the class and maintained this in the challenge. BV, BB, RBIS

Minor Puppy Bitch 

1.      Sukisha Sweet Sensation for Avonbourne won from a strong class of puppies, this stylish black and white caught my eye early on. Litter sister to my MPD, she commands attention. Balanced throughout, nice cobby appearance with super reach of neck. Lovely dark eye and lip and good dentition. A confident young lady on the move.

2.      Chtaura Everbody In Love. Another lovely puppy, gold of more mature coat at 7months. Lovely feminine head and nice balanced through to good rear angulation unlucky to meet 1.

Puppy Bitch 

1.      Torrance’s Sinyul Close Encounter grey 10 month old, mature in coat.  Pleasant head and a good mouth. Well bodied with good shoulders. She moved well both fore and aft maintaining balance from head to tail set.

2.      Andersson’s Tantra’s Mary Grace, grey and white bitch with good quality mature coat. Different in size and balance to the class winner but very sound and moved freely round the ring

Junior Bitch 

1.      Another strong class headed up by Scarll’s Timazinti Kittie. Gold and white bitch with a lovely feminine sweet head. Good dentition and a nice broad jaw.  Well put together and an excellent front assembly. Moved with nice jaunty action

2.      Bell’s Vallena Marla. Another bitch I liked in this class. Good on size, similar in stamp to the first bitch with slightly different skull shape. Excellent spring of rib and characteristic of the quality from the Vallena kennel

Novice Bitch 

1.       Saunders Jorjenjo Ultimate Gold of Bellellen, pale girl just short of 17 months. Nice dark eye, excellent pigmentation. Good dentition and nice broad jaw. Moved freely

Graduate Bitch 

   1.  MacGuires Elegant Lady Jane in superb gold coat of correct texture. Good mouth and pigment and nice dark eye. Straight fronts and solidly structured, moved positively

 Post Graduate Bitch 

1.      Youngs’ Avonbourne Angelina. Black and white, three and half years old. Very balanced and sturdy throughout. Good lay of shoulder from a defined reach of neck. Fronts were pleasing and she was jaunty and not exaggerated on the move. Lovely aloofness in her expression

2.      Ellis’s Vanity Fayre. Very sweet gold with a lovely feminine head of good proportions. Good size and and excellent pigmentation. She strode out  in a jaunty manner and retained a level top line at all times. Good quality coat of correct texture

 Limit Bitch 

1.      Scarll’s Timazinti Hopes and Dreams Gold and white bitch of good proportions   and excellent quality coat. Sturdy in appearance while retaining a feminine look. Excellent dentition and dark lip. Lovely dark eye and skull. She moved freely using well angled rear end.

2.      Lock’s Shabby Chic. One I have judged before and she is maturing beautifully. Gold who exudes femininity and elegance, unfortunate to come up against 1? Lovely head which shows off nicely placed eye and good pigmentation. Balanced in profile and confident on the move

 Open Bitch 

1.      Hattrells CH. Jalus High Class at Khinjan. Quality gold 4 year old compact in size with good bone, correct front assembly, good shoulder placement and level top line. Lovely head with an aloof expression and plenty of reach in her neck. Moved effortlessly. RBB

2.      Locks Chic Choix Kutani Charisma. Another one that oozes quality. Loved her feminine head, nice dark eye and a sweet expression. Excellent mouth. Drove out on the move without losing any of the jauntiness

 Anne Reynolds