Firstly, I would like to thank the WA Toy Dog Specialist Club for inviting me to judge its Championship show. It was indeed a great pleasure for me, and I especially would like to thank the committee for ensuring that my stay in the West was a memorable one. Secondly, I would like to thank my Ring Steward on the day, Wendy, for a sterling effort and also Pearl Astley and Nicole Hales who ensured that the whole day ran smoothly. And lastly, but by no means least, I would like to thank the exhibitors. I was honoured to receive such an entry, my decisions were accepted with good grace, and there was a sportsmanship between exhibitors which is so often lacking today. It made my day a very enjoyable one.
AFFENPINSCHER: Nice type, with good expression. Moved well.
AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER: Good type, balance and movement. Good coat colour and texture. My winners were very pleasing.
BICHON FRISE: Type varied a little, but with good movement and balance. Coat texture was good. My Best of Breed winner went on to Runner-Up Best Exhibit in Show, and pushed the Pom for the top award. Also Best Open in Show.
CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL: A lovely entry, with type, balance and movement overall. Awarded Minor Puppy in Show, Junior in Show and State Bred in Show.
CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT): Entries varied in type and balance. My winners were pleasing.
CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT): Entries varied in type and balance. My winners were pleasing.
CHINESE CRESTED DOG: Overall good type and balance, with good movement. Good heads and expression.
ENGLIGH TOY TERRIER: An entry of only two, but very typical with good expression.
GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS: An entry of only two, but of good type and well balanced.
ITALIAN GREYHOUND: Good heads and expression, overall my winner was very pleasing.
JAPANESE CHIN: Nice size, balanced and moved well. Good coat and well presented.
LOWCHEN: Type varied, but my winners were well-balanced and moved well. The puppy dog pushed hard for best of breed, and went on to be Puppy In Show.
MALTESE: A small entry, but my winner had that lovely sweet expression typical of a Malt. Coat textures varied.
MINIATURE PINSCHER: Type and movement varied. However, my winners were very pleasing. The Limit dog went on to be Limit In Show.
PAPILLON: Type varied, but movement generally good. Coat texture good and well presented.
PEKINGESE: Some lovely dogs, very typey and well balanced. Well coated and well presented. The Intermediate dog went on to be Intermediate in Show.
POMERANIAN: A lovely entry, although size was somewhat varied. My Best of Breed winner took my eye as soon as he walked into the ring, and went on to be Best Exhibit in Show. Also Best Australian Bred in Show.
PUG: Size and balance were somewhat varied, but overall my winners were pleasing.
TIBETAN SPANIEL: A small entry, but with type and balance overall.
YORKSHIRE TERRIER: Varied in type. Coat texture generally good and well presented.
