We are so proud of 'Merlin' & we have had some lovely, positive comments on his pretty coat & colour, correct body shape & movement, and of course, his typical, snobby Shih Tzu attitude!
At the very tender age of 19 months 'Merlin' won
******* "BEST IN SHOW ALLBREEDS" *******
'Merlin' is 'Paddington Kennels'
*** "3RD HOMEBRED BEST IN SHOW WINNING SHIH TZU" ***
of which we are very proud!
This BIS qualified 'Merlin' for the
2008 Supreme Show Dog Competition
(Open to BIS winners 'Merlin' was the only Shih Tzu to qualify for the 2008 competition)
'Merlin' debuted into the Allbreeds Show Ring, by winning
** "2 x Puppy In Show" **
(One of the Judges was Breed Specialist, Mr J Shepard, Erintoi Shih Tzu, Aust)
** "Puppy In Show" **
Asian Breeds Specialty Show
(Judge, Breed Specialist Mr T Pickering, Aust)
"2nd Place Allbreeds Puppy Sweepstakes" (entry of 45)
(Judge, Breed Specialist, Mr D Sidebottom, Duxford Shih Tzu, Aust)
Along with his BIS win 'Merlin' also has to his credit
* Multi Group Awards *
** 1 x "Best Junior In Show" **
** 2 x "Best Intermediate In Show" **
We are delighted with our first progeny from 'Merlin' born on Xmas Eve 2007
to our Homebred 'MULTI BIS/MULTI RBIS NZ GRAND CH Paddington Pokit Ful O Posies' (Sophie) what a wonderful Christmas Prezzie!
Merlin & Sophie's daughter 'Sassy' (PIS NZ Ch Paddington Pick A Pokit Or Two) to date has won:
"4 x BABY PUPPY OF GROUP"
** 1 x BABY PUPPY IN SHOW ALLBREEDS! **
*** 1 x PUPPY IN SHOW ALLBREEDS! ***
We have more exciting plans for 'Merlin' & we look forward to his next litter!
pic: Merlin, taken the weekend he won "2 x Best Intermediate In Show" awards, May 2008
