I would like to thank the Japanese Chin Club for the opportunity of judging the Breed Championship show.  The show was well run and I was supported by my efficient stewards which enabled me to enjoy my day.  I would like to thank the exhibitors for their entries.  The quality in some classes was excellent and difficult decisions had to be made.   On the downside, movement needs to be watched and has not improved since I last judged.   We are also beginning to lose the characteristic cobbiness of the breed with many dogs being low on the leg.  However, I am encouraged by some of the youngsters I saw today.

Veteran Dog or Bitch  (6,2)  A lovely class of veterans who were all a credit to their owners.    1. Pearce and Hann’s Holmchin Secret Affair with Rakuchin.   9 year old dog.  Generous, Head and dark eye.   Compact and square with lovely reach of neck.  Moved soundly, both ways.  A credit to his owners.  Delighted to award him BVIS.

  2. Farmer’s Sangria Riverdancer     A well known dog who has just tuned 7.  Classic head with lovely dark eye.  Level topline and in good coat.   A little overawed with the occasion. 

3.  Crane’s Ch Sidlyn Wind of Change with Cranvarl JW Sh.cm  A mature 8year old bitch.  Lovely head and cobby body, providing a lovely shape.  Moved soundly both ways.

Minor Puppy Dog (5,3)  1.  Lindsay’s Cranvarl Roger at Anjuli    A precocious 7 month r/w puppy who took the eye as soon as he entered the ring.   A maturing head with good cushioning and lovely dark eyes.  Square in build, good reach of neck, level topline and well placed tail.  He strode around the ring with drive.    Delighted to award him BPIS/ BRWPIS       2.  Allen’s Sheardream Eric   A really pretty youngster full of promise.   At just 6 months he was small and super compact with a sweet head and lovely dark eye.    Not overawed by the occasion or new handler he moved really well both ways.  One for the future.     3. Mulrooney & Hoskins’      Somergemz Too Hot to Handle   A 7 month puppy who was a little intimidated by the occasion.  Nice head with dark eye and well placed ears.  Lovely level topline and well placed tail.   Moved well when he relaxed.

Puppy Dog (3,1)  1.  Partington-Palmer’s Sharlana’s Starman   11 month puppy A smart well coated youngster. Good breadth of skull, nice eye and well cushioned muzzle. Good for both size and balance. Level back with good tailset. Moved soundly.

2.  McFarlane’s Corrinwood Peter Piper   11 mth b/w puppy.  Nice youngster with lovely eyes, head and expression.  Lovely and short which provided a nice picture.  Just coming into his coat.

Junior Dog (5,0 )  1.Rooney & Green’s Jaschin Armarni      Lovely size and shape in good coat.  He has a large masculine head  with dark eye and good cushioning.   He is well made with good spring of rib providing a pleasing outline. Moved well both ways.
2.  Jackson’s Amantra Eiji    Dainty young dog, small and cobby, he has a well-shaped head, nicely cushioned muzzle with desired dark eyes and look of astonishment. Moved and showed well.3. Farmer’s Sangria Salvador Dali   Good sized head and expressive eyes. Compact with level topline and in excellent coat which provided a balanced profile.   Took time to get himself together and was never totally happy on the day.

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Novice Dog (6,2)  1. Partington-Palmer’s Sharlana’s Starman  

2.  Matches’ Love story Goscinska Przystan At Fochai  Lovely cobby red and white youngster.   He is an ideal size and shape with a good coat.  Moved well in front.

3. Bailey’s Mitapip Gentleman Jack at Aldorika   smaller b/w dog with a nice head and gentle, sweet expression.  Lovely topline and well placed tail.  Moved well.

Graduate Dog (6,0)    Many of the dogs were not enjoying their day out in this class.  1.  Rooney & Green’s  Jaschin Stop and Paws.   An eye-catching quality young dog.  Small and compact with large head and large dark eyes, giving correct look of astonishment.  A really well-balanced dog he moved around the ring with eye-catching style.

2.  Farmer’s Sangria Pamojill Private Eye  Smaller dog with a ‘Japanese-type’ head and eye.   Cobby and well-balanced in good coat.  Moved a little reluctantly today

3.  Schemel’s Bentwood Candide  Slightly larger than 1 with a well-shaped head, nicely cushioned muzzle with desired dark eyes and look of astonishment.  Moved well although not as happy as I have seen him in the past.

Post –Graduate Dog ( 5,2)  1.  Hampton & Vine’s Sleepyhollow Love Me Sibbai  Nice b/w dog who came into his own when he relaxed and started showing.  Lovely head with dark eye, well placed nose and lovely cushioning.   An ideal shape and size which he was able to show on the move when he relaxed.  Flowed around the ring.

2.  Calvert’s Somergemz It’s A Kind of Magic   A really well-presented dog in lovely silky coat.   Typical head and eye with lovely neck and level topline.   Moved really well, just preferred the size of 1 on the day.

3. Blair’s Bonniroy Yoshio Aka At Bellflows  A 5yr old r/w mature fog in good coat.   Nice head with level topline and moved well.  Never stopped showing for his handler.

Mid-Limit Dog (1,0) 1.  Mcfarlane’s Glendyke Step out in Style    Larger dog.  Square with level topline and correct tailset, but out of coat today.    He did seem to be really enjoying his day.

Limit Dog (7,1)   A lovely class  1. Farrugia’s  Yama Ghost Rider with Cholas    Exuberant  lemon and white dog.  Short coupled and well bodied with a level topline and high set tail.  He has a lovely soft expression, good skull and well cushioned muzzle. His well-presented coat is a lovely texture and his exuberance really took the eye as he flowed around the ring.   Delighted to award him CC & BIS

2.   Farmer’s Sangria De Ja Vous   Slightly smaller but longer cast than 1.  Small and dainty with nice head and sweet expression.  He had a good reach of neck and well-set tail.  Gained confidence during the class and moved well.

3. Rooney & Green’s Littletigers Innuendo with Jaschin JW (imp Ita)  Another quality dog.   Slightly larger than the first 2 in the class, he was beautifully presented and shown to advantage.   Nice attractive head and eye, well balanced body and moved with style, providing a balanced outline.

Open Dog (6 ,0)   1.  Tong’s Sleepyhollow Rheingold   A very attractive mature Sable dog with a lovely rich colour and outstandlingly presented.   An attractive head with dark eye which was complemented by a Cobby body in fabulous coat.  He really strode out and clearly was enjoying his day.  Delighted to award him a well deserved RCC.f

2. Farmer’s Sangria Moon Walk  Small and compact, he has a well shaped head and dark eyes, giving correct look of astonishment.  Moved with style.

3. Thomas’ Javalcy The Great Mikado  Another quality exhibit who didn’t put a foot wrong.  Square and cobby with a pretty head and  large dark eye.   He was well-balanced and moved really well.  Unlucky to meet the other 2 on the day.

Champion  Dog (3,0)    This class was full of quality today and all three could have swapped places on another day.   1.  Pearce & Hann’s Ch Rakuchin Kenji Na  A lovely dog who really excelled in his showmanship today.   Lovely head and dark eye with excellent cushioning.  He has an elegant neck and level topline and in good coat.  He emphasised his quality when he moved providing a balanced outline.     2. Young’s Ch Sharlarna’sMagician   Handsome dog who excels in head.  Smaller than 1 he has a pretty head with large dark eyes and lovely cushioning.   Well made with a level topline, he moved positively and in tune with his handler.

3. Lindsay’s Ch Sleepyhollow Robson   A dog I have had the pleasure of judging and awarding top honours before and he continues to exude his quality.   He has large dark eyes and well cushioned muzzle, square body, with an elegant neck providing a lovely outline.  He continues to move well, but was perhaps not as enthusiastic as he can be.   

Special Novice Dog or Bitch (Red/White)  (2,0 ) 1. Lindsay’s Cranvarl Roger at Anjuli   

2. Matches’ Love story Goscinska Przystan At Fochai

Miss E M Tovey Special Open Dog or Bitch (Red/White)(3 ,0) 1. Farrugia’s  Yama Ghost Rider with Cholas      

2. Randlets Celtic Fire     A lovely dainty dog with a deep rich red colour which is so attractive.   Nice attractive head and eye with medium neck and level topline.  Moved well.   3. Blair’s Bonniroy Yoshio Aka At Bellflows   Another deep red & white dog with good head and eye.      Level topline and well placed tail.  Moved well.

Eileen Crawford Memorial Special Open Dog or Bitch  (1,1)  

Minor Puppy Bitch   (5,1) 1.   Crane’s Cranvarl Macey Grey   Another extrovert red and white 7 month  puppy.   Large pretty head with dark eye, giving a sweet expression.  Full of life, she was cobby in lovely coat and moved exuberantly around the ring.  BPB and pushed her brother for BPIS.    

2. Ure & Blair’s Cavistar Louisa Rose  Small black and white 6 month puppy who was quite immature compared to the rest of the class.  She exuded type and balance and moved well around the ring.

3.  Crane’s Cranvarl Maude   A very pretty 7 month puppy and the sister to 1.   An outstanding head and eye and in super coat.   Quite intimidated by the day, but definitely one to watch.  A fabulous litter

Puppy Bitch (1,1)

Junior Bitch (4,0 )  1.   Young’s Craimrose Touch of Class  Another pretty youngster just out of puppy who had left her coat at home.   Small and compact and very dainty with fine bone.  Very feminne head with dark eye  and level topline. Showed with style.   A very promising youngster. 

2.  Rooney & Green’s  Jaschin Paws for Applause   Another quality young lady  who pushed 1. hard.  Slightly larger than 1, she has the typical chin head, well placed nose and good cushioning.  Square with a level topline she moved well both ways.

3. Blair’s Bellflows I’m a Survivor  Another who has just left puppy.  Slightly larger than the two in front of her,  she had a pleasing eye and expression and moved well, although a little nervous at the start.

Yearling Bitch (2,1  )  1. Paradise’s Shardlow Hershey Kisses  small and nicely made.   Good lay of shoulder leading to a pretty head and expression.   Moved well both ways.

Novice Bitch ( 2,0) 1.  Crane’s Anjuli Margo for Cranvarl   Nicely made bitch just out of puppy.   Has a  lovely dark eye  and pleasing expression.    Cobby with level topline, moved really well both ways.

2.  Grogan’s Peregrine Jp Miyabi avec Vanistica (Imp Japan)  Small and very dainty bitch with eye-catching head and eye.   Lovely reach of neck and level topline.

Graduate Bitch (3,0)  1.  Swain’s Cholas Keiko at Dantalies   Pretty, small and compact.  Attractive head well cushioned muzzle and expressive dark eyes.  Square with a level topline and correct set tail.  Moved confidently.

2.  Paradise’s Shardlow Dee Day Darling  Small and compact bitch with good tail carriage.  Gentle head with large eyes.  Moved and showed to advantage.

3. Matches’  I’m Melody Goscinska Przystan at Fochai.  A nicely made bitch with sweet head and dark eye.  Level topline and well set tail.   Moved well both ways.

Post-Graduate Bitch (3 ,0) 1.  Rooney & Green’s  Jaschin First Edition  This little lady took my eye.  A pretty head with good cushioning well placed ears and lovely dark eyes providing the desired look of astonishment.  Dainty, short level back, fine bone with correct hare feet and silky coat.  Really showed herself to advantage and delighted to award her RCC

2.  Cayton’s Sharlarna Temptress   .   Attractive head, good cushioning with dark eyes providing a pleasing expression.  Square with level topline and well set tail.  Moved soundly both ways

3.  Farrugia’s Cholas Miki   .   Pretty bitch with a very feminine head. A well-shaped skull & muzzle provided a sweet expression.    Moved well both ways

Mid-Limit Bitch (2,1)  1.  Amantra Yuka   Pretty, small and dainty little bitch.  Very attractive head, well cushioned muzzle, expressive dark eyes, attractive outline Moved soundly both ways

Limit Bitch (6,3)   1.  Pearce & Hann’s Rakuchin Skye’s Aria   Smart and square with a pretty head with large dark eyes.  She was in excellent coat and moved in harmony with her handler.  

2. Blair’s Bellflows Lunar Eclipse  Smaller than 1 and much to like about this girl.   Nice head with dark eye and well placed ears.   Moved well around the ring.

3. Farrugia’s Cholas Lucy Locket   A very enthusiastic individual who was very full of herself and showed herself to advantage.  Well presented in full coat she moved well in fornt..

Open Bitch (4,1)   1. Quinn’s Ch Harlouville Uptown Girl JW   A quality b/w girl  who really excels on the move.  Large head and dark eye, providing a lovely expression.   Cobby with level topline, she really came alive on the move.  Pushed hard for top honours.

2.  Forth’s  Omegaville Ima Showgirl.  Nicely made, well presented bitch, with a clear outline, well balanced head, dark eye and level topline. Moved well.

3.  Pearce &Hann’s Rakuchin Well Hello   Another well made, pretty girl who despite being out of coat presented a pleasing picture especially on the move.

Champion  Bitch  (1,0) 1. Rooney & Green’s  Ch Swifthocks Paws for Thought JW     This  mature lady filled my eye from when she entered the ring.  Even though she stood alone her overall shape and style shone thorough.   A pretty head with good cushioning, well placed ears and lovely dark eyes.  Dainty, with a good reach of neck, short back, fine bone with a lovely silky coat.   She moved enthusiastically and with style providing  a lovely picture in profile both standing and on the move and was delighted to award her a well-deserved  CC and RBIS.

Brace  (2,0)  1.    Blairs Brace.  2.  McFarlane’s Brace

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