THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Judges Critiques

Mrs L CRANE

Judging: Japanese Chin, Toy Group

LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION 13/12/25

JAPANESE CHIN

I would like to thank the Society for inviting me to judge at this prestigious show.  I really enjoyed my day and was pleased with my winners.  Thanks also to my very able Steward, who kept things moving smoothly and we just managed to finish in time for the group.  Lastly thankyou to all the exhibitors who took the trouble to enter under me, it is very much appreciated. 

BEST OF BREED :  VAN DE BURGT, Mr C & STRANGE, Mr D & HAMPTON, Mrs Ch Norvanik Kandi Crush
Dog CC :  VAN DE BURGT, Mr C & STRANGE, Mr D & HAMPTON, Mrs Ch Norvanik Kandi Crush
Res Dog CC :  BLAIR, Mrs G Sharlarna's Chaos At Bellflows
Bitch CC : VAN DE BURGT, Mr C & STRANGE, Mr D Ch Norvanik Candy Kisses
Res Bitch CC : QUINN, Mrs T & Mr A Ch Harlouville Uptown Girl JW
Best Puppy : LINDSAY, Miss L & MAXWELL, Miss Jane & BURNS, Miss Anjuli Bunny
Best Veteran :  PEARCE, Ms Tina Marguerita & HANN, Ms S Ch Rakuchin Kenji Na
Best Special Beginner :

Class 1601 MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 1

Two very different puppies in this class , both of the same age and both sable, but at two ends of the spectrum.
1st:  YOUNG, Mr C F Craimose Do It In The Dark Naf

 Small and dainty boy with a sweet head and eye.  Square in shape and with level top line and good tail set and carriage.  Moved and showed very well.  A nice puppy who still needs to mature somewhat.
2nd: LINDSAY, Miss L & GROGAN, Mr L & IRVINE, Dr R Anjuli Ernest Hemingway Avec Grovina

 Well constructed but just at that difficult puppy stage at the moment.  A bigger boy with a fabulous head and large dark eyes with small amount of white. Open nostrils. Good neck and shoulders and level top line.  Tail set on high and  carried well. Rich dark red sable coat coming in nicely.  Moved quite well. Just needs time to mature.  

Class 1602 PD (6 Entries) Abs: 2
1st:  HUBBLE & SUMMERBELL, Mr D & B Dabrives Silver Tempest

B/W of 9/12.  A more mature boy with ample coat for his age.  Lovely masculine head with large dark eye and the required look of astonishment.  Square compact body and broad chest.  Dropped his tail on occasions when standing but carried correctly on the move.  Moved and showed very well.  BPD 
2nd: LINDSAY, Miss L & GROGAN, Mr L & IRVINE, Dr R Anjuli Edgar Allan Paw Avec Grovina

Another B/W of just 6 months a raw baby and giving a lot away today, but showing lots of promise.  Attractive broad head with expressive dark eyes and small amount of white. Square and compact with good neck and shoulders, level top line and good tail set and carriage.  Moved  with style and showed very well.  
3rd:  PEARSON, Ms I Sharlarna Pretty Boy Floyd At Ereste's
Res:  SHERWOOD, Miss Amber Tismechi Mr Fuji

Class 1603 JD (6 Entries) Abs:2
1st:  YOUNG, Mr C F Sharlarna Pablo Escabar Del Craimose

B/W of 14/12.  Very typical head with dark well set eyes.  Ears well set and nicely fringed. Good wide nostrils.  Square and compact in body with level top line and good tail carriage.  In good coat for age and of lovely silky texture. Moved and showed well.
2nd:  POTTS, Mr R & Mrs J Somergemz Highland Laddie For Adreeam

B/W  of 17/12.  In excellent coat and of good texture.  Nice masculine head and large dark eyes.  Square in body and with level top line maintained at all times.  Tail carried correctly over back.  Moved quite well. 
3rd:  BLAIR, Mrs G Bellflows Ichikawa
Res:  VAN DE BURGT, Mr C & STRANGE, Mr D & HAMPTON, Mrs Sangria Take A Bow Of Norvanik

Class 1604 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st:  THOMAS, Ms J & VINCENT, Mrs Maysel Javalcy Socerers Apprentice

B/W of 2.5yrs.  Classical head, nice cushioning, wide nostrils and large dark eyes with appropriate look of astonishment. A little nervous on the table but confident on the move. Stood square and compact. Long, straight and silky coat in pristine condition.
2nd:  FARMER, Mr George William Sangria Sky Walker

Another B?W of 3yrs . Small and dainty and of nice shape and size.  Good broad head with well set ears, dark expressive eyes and open nostrils. In lovely coat , soft straight and silky, with good feathering.  A little nervous on the table and on the move, but moved well once going. 
3rd:  FLEETWOOD, Mrs B Abbeyleigh Man On A Mission
Such a shame that this lovely boy just does not like showing indoors.

Class 1605 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st:  OATRIDGE, Mrs C M & GROGAN, Mr Lee & IRVINE, Dr R  Dalehouse Royal Sceptre
B/W of nice type.  Square in shape and compact in body.  Good broad head with ample cushioning. Good nostrils and large dark eyes set wide apart.  In profuse coat of good texture. Moved very well. 

Class 1606 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st:  VAN DE BURGT, Mr C & STRANGE, Mr D & HAMPTON, Mrs Ch Norvanik Kandi Crush

Loved this B/W boy with his handsome well cushioned head, open nostrils and dark expressive eyes, showing just enough white. Lovely shape and size and so well balanced.  I have judges him before as a youngster and good tom see he has fulfilled his early promise. Good neck and shoulder and square compact body.  In excellent coat  and of good texture, with attractive markings.   Moved with style round the ring and at one with his owner.  Pleased to award him DCC and later BOB
2nd:  BLAIR, Mrs G Sharlarna's Chaos At Bellflows

Another very appealing boy with attractive B/W markings. Handsome head and large dark eyes. Small and compact and square in shape.  In excellent coat and very well presented.  Moved with style.  Pleased to award him RDCC.
3rd: YOUNG, Mr C F Kirdanchi Moves Like Jagger Avec Craimose
Res:  QUINN, Mrs T & Mr A Ch Sharlarna Swindler JW
VHC:  FARMER, Mr George William Salvador Dali By Sangria

Class 1607 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st:  KANNAGARA, Miss S M Sangria Ps I Love You
A B/w of nice proportions and with good broad head and  eyes dark and with sufficient white to give the look of astonishment. Square and compact in body.  Moved quite well. 
Class 1608 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 1609 VD/B (5 Entries) Abs: 2
1st:  PEARCE, Ms Tina Marguerita & HANN, Ms S Ch Rakuchin Kenji Na

Fabulous B/W boy of  almost 11yrs - a veteran to be proud of.  Classic head with lovely cushioning, open nostril and large dark eyes. Square in shape and cobby in body with a level top line and good tail set and carriage,  Moved with style and shown in immaculate condition.  Pleased to award him BVD and later BV  
2nd: QUINN, Mrs T & Mr A Ch Harlouville Uptown Girl JW

Sweet feminine head on this 7yrs B/W girl.  Large dark eyes with sufficient white to give the desired expression.  Compact body with level top line and good tail set and carriage.  In fabulous coat and in immaculate condition, never seen her looking so good.  Moved so sound and so stylish.  Happy to award her BVB and later RBB
3rd:  FARMER, Mr George William Sangria De Ja Vous

Class 1610 MPB NO ENTRIES

Class 1611 PB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st:  LINDSAY, Miss L & MAXWELL, Miss Jane & BURNS, Miss Anjuli Bunny

Sweet feminine B/W girl of just 10 mths.  Pleasing head with enough cushioning for age.  Appealing dark eye with  look of astonishment.  Wide open nostrils.  Attractive markings on a pristine coat.  Elegant neck carriage leading to good shoulders and level top line throughout. Tail set on high and carried well.  Very confident on the table and on the move. Shown  well and  moved with style.  BPB and later BP
2nd:  HOLLAND-SMITH, Mrs Susan Sharlarna Constance For Kirdanchi

Another B/W girl of similar age to 1.  Nice head and eye.  Open nostrils. Moderate neck and  shoulders.  Cobby body and level top line.  Moved confidently and with style. 
3rd:  PEARCE, Ms Tina Marguerita & HANN, Ms S Rakuchin Helen Bach
Res:  STEELE, Mrs S Threadgold Yashashree

Class 1612 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st:  CALVERT, Mr K & Mrs G Somergemz Oh My Ophelia

B/W of 14/12.  Very feminine in head with ample cushioning for age and framed by high set ears with lovely fringing.  Nice eye with sufficient white.  Good nostrils.   A little out of coat today but of good texture and attractively marked.  Elegant neck and compact body with level top line maintained at all times  Moved and showed very well. 

2nd: FARMER, Mr George William Sangria Dolly Mixture
B/W of 17/12.  Sweet rounded head of good proportions and with softly cushioned muzzle.  Eyes could be darker,  but showing sufficient white of eye to give the desired astonished expression.  Full of beans today and eager to show herself off.  Moved quite well once going. 

Class 1613 PGB (7 Entries) Abs: 3
1st:  BURNS, Miss Tracy Adreeam Tootie Frootie JW

Small dainty B/W with very pretty head.  Nicely cushioned muzzle and wide open nostrils.  Eyes dark and expressive.  Square and compact in body.  Level top line throughout.  A little out of coat today, but good furnishings.  Moved with style and showed so well. 

2nd CALVERT, Mr K & Mrs G Adreeam Ruby With Somergemz

B/w girl  of nice breed type and with similar comments to 1.  Nicely marked coat presented in good condition.  A little skittish on the move at first, but  then moved with elegance, maintaining a level top line at all times.
3rd: PEARCE, Ms Tina Marguerita & HANN, Ms S Rakuchin Leap Of Faith
Res:  RUSHTON, Mrs L & RUSHTON, Mr R F Adreeam Athena

Class 1614 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 3
1st:  LINDSAY, Miss L Somergemz I Own Her At Anjuli

B/w of nice breed type.   Lovely size and  smart and compact in profile.  Pleasing head with nice astonished expression.   Ample cushioning to muzzle and nice open nostrils.   In good coat and in peak condition. Moved elegantly around the ring and stood four square.  Considered her for top honours which I am sure will come. 
2nd:  GULLON, Mr C J Adreeam Alice JW

Small and dainty R/W  girl of very nice type.  Pretty  head with dark expressive eyes and nice cushioning.  Out of coat at present as so many girls are, but nothing to hide and still looking good. Elegant neck and shoulders , level top line and tail set and carried correctly.  Moved and shown well. 
3rd:  LINDLEY, Mrs Susan Elizabeth Sharlarna Conchita For Meglind
Res:  POTTS, Mr R & Mrs J Adreeam Highland Chincess

Class 1615 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: VAN DE BURGT, Mr C & STRANGE, Mr D Ch Norvanik Candy Kisses

Liked this B/W girl as soon as she entered the ring.  Loved her size and shape in profile.  Classic head with soft cushioning to muzzle and round dark eyes with sufficient white to give desired expression.  Wide open nostrils.  Elegant neck and shoulders leading to nice firm body with level top line and nicely angulated rear.  Soft silky coat, attractively marked and in immaculate condition.  Moved elegantly round the ring.  Pleased to award her BCC
2nd:  QUINN, Mrs T & Mr A Ch Sharlarna Eye Candy JW

Another girl who I have judged before and she did not disappoint.  Small and dainty B/w of nice breed type.  Lovely shape in profile.  Attractive head with dark expressive eyes and ample white.  Good lay of shoulders, leading to a level top line and correct tail set and carriage.  Moved and showed well.
3rd:  OATRIDGE, Mrs C M & GROGAN, Mr Lee & IRVINE, Dr R Ch Dalehouse Royal Secret
Res: STEELE, Mrs S Ch. Threadgold Starstruck JW

Class 1616 GCB NO ENTRIES

Class 1617 SBB NO ENTRIES

Judge Lynn Crane