DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Miss E MILLWARD

Judging: Driffield Champion Stakes, Toy Group

AV Toy/Terrier Champion Stakes Dog/Bitch (34 Entries) Abs: 21
What an honour to judge this class, the standard overall was very high. 

1st: Dunlop Ch Habiba Hold My Purse, what more can be said about this well-known Chinese Crested bitch, she comes into the ring and just demands your attention, she typifies the general appearance of small, active and graceful. She has a beautiful head, slightly rounded skull, stop slightly pronounced, head a presenting graceful appearance with alert expression, almond size dark eye, scissor bite, ears set on low large and erect, long neck sloping gracefully into well laid shoulders, legs set well under the body, elbows close, good forechest, chest broad and deep, moderate tuck up, rump well rounded, stifles long and firm, extended hare foot feet, tail set high which she carries up in motion, she comes alive on the move with long graceful strides showing good reach and drive. 
2nd: Guy Ch Donzeata Royal Attraction, another outstanding bitch who again has a record to be proud of, if we look at the general appearance for the Griffon Bruxellois of cobby, well-balanced and square little dog, then look no further than this bitch, as with the winner she is simply stunning, she has a beautiful head which is fairly large in comparison to body, prominent chin, relatively short muzzle, black rimmed dark eye with alert expression, high set semi erect ears, mouth slightly undershot, medium length of neck slightly arched into well laid shoulder, deep chest, straight forelegs of medium bone, short back, deep chest, well sprung ribs, balanced angulation, stifles well bent, hocks low to the ground, small cat like feet, she moved true with good drive from the rear. 
3rd: Ferguson Ch Rhodenash Dream Date With Tartanmops