Hershey Reports

The Judges say -

"The Ultimate show dog"
"A pleasure to go over him"
"Such presence and composure"
"He has both the T's - Type and Temperament"
"Moved soundly and with style"
"Magnificent coat of perfect silky texture"
"A Maltese with the darkest of pigment"
"A huge measure of ring presence and self esteem"
"Most gorgeous cool, silky coat which shimmers and ripples when he moves"
"Love his style and arrogance! He is the size and build that are my idea of perfection"
"A great ambassador for the breed. Still retains all his qualities"

Ch Am Can Sp Gib NL Int Ch Lafford Hershey's Kisses Sh CM

Hillsborough (Sheffield) Show 22 Oct 2006

AV TOY Vet Ch Am/Can/Esp/Gib/NL/Int Ch. Lafford Hershey’s Kisses ShCM. Glorious Maltese in full coat and the most superb condition, who simply took over the ring and made it his own, holding himself so proudly. Lovely head, expression and pigment, so beautifully balanced and a joy to handle as he is so well made all through and this was proved by his fabulous movement. Yes, this one has the WOW factor! Still showing his heart out at the end of a long day BAVTV & BVIS.

Judge: Jane G. Lilley

Midland Counties Ch Show
28th Oct 2006

Vet Stakes Ch Am Can Esp Gib NL Int Ch Lafford Hershey's Kisses ShCM. 8 year Maltese, another I have scored well in the past, excellent coat and presentation, super outline and pigment, moved out well.

Judge: Bryn Cadogan

East of England Ch Show 18th Jul 2006

Ch Am Can Esp Gib NL Int Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses, Sh CM. Old favourite of mine, gave him BP at his first show, has been a great ambassador for the breed. Still retains all his qualities, liked his eye and head, shoulders well placed, firm body, still maintains great front and rear movement. Good coat of right texture, pleased to award him RCC

Judge: I. M. Bratley

Maltese Club April 2006

Vet Ch Am Can Esp Gib NL Int Ch Lafford Hersheys Kisses. Sh CM. 7 and a half and a well travelled ambassador for the breed, and one who obviously enjoys himself and is in excellent condition. Well presented silky coat, good topline and tailset. Important carriage and free movement, smart outline and good pigment.

Judge: Steven Bardwell

Eindhoven Interhational Show 5th Feb 2006

Ch Am Can Esp Gib NL Int Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses, Sh CM 7 1/2 years young male of excellent type shown today in top condition, head with good proportions, beautiful round black eye giving him a beautiful expression, good angulation, very good tail set, his coat is superb and falling around him like a silk cape, shows with a loose lead. Beautiful. BIS Excellent.

Judge: Mr. P. Burma (Netherlands)

Manchester Ch Show 22 Jan 2006

Ch Am Can Esp Gib Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses, Sh CM. The thing about this dog is that he simply loves the ring and takes to his stage to give off a magnificent performance. I love his style and arrogance! He is the size and build that are my idea of perfection, a neat head that is so proudly carried. He is really short and level-backed, and beautifully coated. Today it was another Reserve ticket from a true admirer.

Judge: Geoffrey Davies

Midland Counties Ch Show - Toy Group
28th Oct 2005

Group 1 Ch Am Can Esp Gib Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses, Sh CM. At seven years old, this dog looked superb in every way, magnificent coat and condition, good head, excellent pigment, perfect topline and body. A huge measure of ring presence and self esteem, he showed himself off both standing and moving.

Judge: Liz Cartledge

Midland Counties Ch Show
28th Oct 2005

Best of Breed Ch Am Can Esp Gib Int Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses, Sh CM. Most gorgeous cool, silky coat which shimmers and ripples when he moves. Beautiful head, appealing expression, dark haloes and black nose. Good neck, lovely body and topline and a neat rear. Proud head carriage moving and he is nicely sound all ways.

Judge: Zena Thorn-Andrews

West Torrington Show
19 Mar 2005

Ch Am Can Esp Gib Int Ch Lafford Hershey's Kisses Sh CM; a most appealing Maltese RBIS I asked this d to move again and again, only for my own enjoyment as he presented a magnificent picture.

Judge: Ben Bowlt Thurm

West Torrington Show
19 Mar 2005

Lees’ Ch Am/Can/Esp/Gib/Int Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses, a great privilege to go over a beautifully made d, super head, beautiful dk halo’s, good pigment set in a superb constructed body, glistening white coat of correct texture, a joy to watch move, his animation around the ring, commands you to look at him, delighted to award him BAVNSC and Toy G1, heard later to my pleasure he went RBIS.

Judge: Gary Turner

Crufts 11 Mar 2005

Ch Am Can Esp Gib Int Ch Lafford Hershey's Kisses Sh CM quality dog, pleasing head and expression, excellent pigment, lovely dark eyes with haloes, very good front assembly, nice round feet, excellent movement, lovely straight silky coat, beautifully presented. Res CC

Judge: Michael Quinney

Midland Counties Ch Show - Toy Group
28th Oct 2004

Group 4 Am Can Esp Gib Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses, Sh CM. A Maltese with the darkest of pigment, absolutely enchanting face. Nice to go over and moves so well. Close up to the the two placed above him.

Judge: Zena Thorn-Andrews

Maltese Club Ch Show
18 Sep 2004

Am Can Esp Gib Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses Sh CM. Elegant dog, perfectly balanced throughout, dark eye and excellent pigment running all over his head, down his muzzle & back. Lovely reach of neck to good shoulders, firm body with level topline and high set tail carriage. Magnificent coat of perfect silky texture and beautiful length on the floor. Free and graceful movement covering the floor space effortlessly. I was delighted to award him his 3rd CC, giving him his much deserved English title and Best in Show.

Judge: Christine Turner

East of England Ch Show - Toy Group
20 Jul 2004

Group 2 Am Can Ch Lafford Hershey’s Kisses Sh CM. Mature five year old dog of top quality. Good pigmentation and pleasing expression. Good mouth. Cobby, well ribbed body with good topline. Moved soundly and with style. Silky snow white coat presented to perfection.

From this strong line up I chose the Bichon for the top spot with the very glamorous Maltese as runner up.

Judge: Tom Mather

East of England 20 Jul 2004

Am. Can Ch. Lafford Hershey's Kisses Sh CM, What an outstanding dog. Lovely well balanced head, beautiful dentition and correct bite. Nice dark eyes and halos. Good pigmentation. Well feathered low set ears. Graceful long reach of neck flowing into superb shoulders down to straight front legs giving true and the best front movement. Short and cobby with a spirit level topline both stacked and on the move. Well arched tailset on high and well feathered. Good angulation short coupled giving driving rear movement. Coat of the silkiest texture free flowing and a joy to behold. Has a lot to offer the breed. A very well deserved CC, BOB and G2 winner.

Judge: Peter Moorby

The Maltese Club 19 Apr 2003

Am. Can Ch.Lafford Hershey's Kisses, this dog knows he is something special. He has both the T's Type and Temperament, and his expert Handler makes the most of him. Not a hair out of place, Dog and handler as one, He had to go BIS in this quality entry. A pleasure to go over him

Judge: Jimmy Simpson

Goole Show 16 Nov 2003

BIS From AVNSC (don't say they are not seriously considered) the Maltese Am. Can Ch. Lafford Hershey's Kisses Sh CM, Such presence and composure in one so small, captivated as he entered the ring, lively & alert well balanced, level back moving smoothly in lovely coat.

Judge: T. Munro

Bolsover Show 15 Nov 2003

BIS was the Maltese Am.Can Champion Lafford Hershey's Kisses. Sh.CM The Ultimate show dog for presence & style on the move, top quality Specimen, compact with lovely pigment & in super form.

Judge: Frank Kane

Bolsover Show 15 Nov 2003

Am.Can.Ch. Lafford Hershey's Kisses. Sh.CM.

5 year old dog,very attractive appearance viewed from any angle, In full straight silky flowing coat, handsome head, long ears, dark eye rims & halos, firm muzzle, white strong teeth, correct scissor bite, medium length neck, good head carriage, short body with well sprung ribs, level back, sound quarters, short legs with round feet, black pads, moving well, handled and presented expertly. BOB, Group1 & BIS.

Judge: Des Jenkins

Newmarket Show 14/15 Jun 2003

BIS was the Maltese Am.Can Ch. Lafford Hershey's Kisses. Eye catcher, lovely balanced head with dark eye and good pigment, excellent outline, presented in first class, silky coat, his movement and ring presence was a pleasure to watch.

Judge: Bryn Cadogan