Eastern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club

Saturday 14^th April 2012

My thanks go to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at an extremely well organised, friendly show. Thank you to my two, very able stewards, Peter Towse and Rick Aldous who kept the ring in good order. It was six years since I last judged bitches so all were new to me. Thank you to all exhibitors for entering this show.

The majority of the bitches that I judged today are a credit to our breed. I was able to find an excellent selection of pretty bitches with gentle expression, large, dark eyes, well tapered muzzles, correct length of neck, well laid back shoulders, level toplines and well set on tails. My final winners possessed long, silky coats of correct colour and markings with plenty of feathering.

Having discussed the merits of our major winners, my co-judge, Sue Terry and I were in complete agreement that both the tricolour dog CC winner Craigowl Santana and the ruby bitch Miletree La Vie en Rose were two excellent examples of breed type. Our final, joint decisions were that the ruby bitch should be Best in Show and Reserve B.I.S. was awarded to the graceful, well balanced blenheim bitch Bonitos Companeros Zoom Zoom. Best Puppy in Show was Pascavale Jacob bitch with the breed record holder Ch. Keyingham Branwell taking Best Veteran in Show.

A couple of observations that I would like to place on record are :

Please refrain from baiting your Cavaliers, that are no longer in puppy classes, on the table, it is so irritating trying to look at expression when all the bitch wants to do is fill her mouth with food;

I was disappointed to find several older girls with an incorrect bite: I am not a mouth fanatic and would take this into consideration in an exceptionally pleasing puppy.

Veteran bitch (7, 1absent)

1^st Robinson WANDRIS GINGER ROGERS AT TUSCULANA

An 8 ½ yr old blen. with a well marked coat, in pleasing condition. She has an attractive head with dark eyes and long ear feathering. Ample neck and well placed shoulders leading into a level topline when standing and on the move. A happy showgirl.

2^nd Fisk ROSSCREA ROXY MUSIC

B/T with rich tan markings, good pigmentation and a very pleasing outline, being short coupled and with an excellent spring of rib. She just carried her tail a little high on the move.

3^rd Evans WINSUDOR GEMMA OF PURPLEBORN

Veteran bitch ( 10yrs and older) (4, 1absent)

1^st Claydon RIPPLEOAK RIVER DANCER

An excellent type of bitch of the correct size. Her well marked coat is still of the correct silky texture. On the day she was immaculately presented. She possesses a most attractive head with large, dark eyes, plenty of cushioning to her well tapered muzzle and long, well feathered ears. Very good neck with well placed shoulders and level topline. She has well turned stifles and her construction allows this bitch to move so easily around the ring with a straight front and very positive drive from behind.

2^nd Lewis DARASTE POWER OF LOVE

A slightly more heavily marked blen. of very good breed type. Large dark eyes with the gentlest of expressions. Straight front, just not as positive behind as first behind.

3rd Hobbs MADELINE BEALSAM BY BEACONSFIELD

Minor Puppy Bitch (19, 4 absent)

This class gave me great pleasure to find so many beautiful bitch puppies of excellent breed type. Any one of the five placed could win on another day.

1^st Maclaine LOCHBUIE TAKEN AS RED

Exuberant ruby pup with a love of life. She has a most attractive head with large, lustrous dark eyes and superb pigment. Once settled on the move it was plain to see her well put together neck, shoulders and topline. Good spring of rib with well turned stifles and short in loin. She was so sound for a youngster, with particularly excellent rear, driving movement. She has so much to like about; what a showgirl and certainly one to watch out for in the future. Best Puppy bitch.

2^nd Chapman ELLEMICH EXCLAMATION

Well balanced blenheim, with a lovely outline both standing and on the move. Arched neck, shoulders well laid back and an attractive head. Well-feathered ears set high on a broad skull. Pleasing front movement, This owner is to be congratulated on the condition of her bitch.

3^rd Moffat MAIBEE CALLISTA

Puppy bitch (9, 1absent)

1^st Hall TASSET MARY

The first impression that this youngster offers would suggest that she must be assured of a very rosy future. A richly marked blenheim whose outline is so correct. Gorgeous head with melting, large dark eyes, shallow stop and well tapered muzzle. Dense pigment, excellent dentition and plenty of feathering on her ears, set high on the head. Short coupled body, good spring of rib. On the table her topline is level, however she does appear to drop this occasionally on the move as her head drops towards the ground. Perhaps her handler should try showing her in a slightly different way in an attempt to correct this appearance. Good neck, well laid shoulders, straight front and well turned stifles allowed this pup to move freely around the ring. Coat in gleaming condition.

2^nd Lewis CINDERAIC DEVOTION TO DARASTE

A beautifully marked blenheim. who is also so well constructed and could not be denied her placing. Pleasing head with large dark eyes but just preferred the fullness of eye of the first. Well placed long, well feathered ears. Short in back, very good topline and tail carriage. Good bone, straight front, looks stylish as she moved around the ring with ease.

3^rd Rollins & Poundford POUNDROLL DAZZLING DAISY

Junior bitch (21, 6absent)

This was the most difficult class to judge as there was little to separate the first three, all being of excellent breed type and with strong driving movement.

1^st Sansom MAIBEE REMEMBER ME

Stylish, well marked blenheim who made an immediate impression on entering the ring. Silky coat is in excellent condition, Large, dark round eyes, long well feathered ears. Broad skull, with tapering muzzle. Head is held so proudly as she moves around the ring. Dark nose pigment and rims around her eyes. Excellent length of neck, well laid back shoulders, level topline and very well set tail. Good bone and spring of rib. Her extremely positive movement, both coming and going was a joy to watch.

2^nd Cunningham VERYHEN ANGELINA

This richly marked blenheim has the most glorious eyes and expression one could ever hope to find, she just needs time to grow her coat. She has a short coupled body with good spring of rib and level back. Looks great in profile moving around the ring and has one of the best, rear, driving movement seen on the day. Very little to choose between the first two.

3^rd Barwell CHARLOTTETOWN DIAMOND DIVA

Yearling bitch (15, 2absent)

1^st Koster MONTCOLLY DOTTIE HARANA J.W.

Attractively marked, mature blenheim with large dark eyes, well cushioned muzzle and long well feathered ears. Well sprung ribcage, straight front, short coupled body and level back. Neck of correct length with well laid back shoulders. Very good turn of stifle. This bitch moves with drive using her well developed hindquarters to best advantage. She is a toy spaniel of an ideal size.

2^nd Towse MILETREE STAR OF INDIA

Another toy spaniel of lovely size, this richly marked blenheim just demands attention as she moves so easily around the ring. Her coat is very well marked and was immaculately presented. A correctly shaped head, gentle expression, lovely large, dark eyes spaced well apart, good neck and shoulders. Ample ribcage, short coupled body, level topline & pleasing tail set. Just preferred the rear action of first.

3^rd Moger GAYHALO MOSAIC

Novice bitch (12, 3absent)

1^st Sansom MAIBEE REMEMBER ME

2^nd Levy, Sedgwick & Cline PASCAVALE KIRA

A less mature bitch in body today compared to the winner but she has so much potential. She has a very pretty head with long ears, well set, big, round dark eyes and well cushioned muzzle. Straight front, just moving a little close behind.

3^rd Rogerson RABYMAR PAPER MOON

Special Graduate, Blenheim or Tricolour bitch (12, 1absent)

1^st Vorderstrasse & Kirschbaum BONITOS CAMPANEROS ZOOM ZOOM

This richly marked, well broken blenheim bitch has one of the loveliest heads with an almost flat skull, large, lustrous, dark eyes that give her a most gentle, endearing expression one could hope to find with long well feathered ears. Dense, black pigment, both on her nose and around the rims of her eyes enhance her expression. Short coupled body with an excellent spring of rib, spirit level topline, correctly set and ever wagging tail. On the move she is graceful, elegant and has plenty of drive from behind. Her real strength is her construction with moderate length of neck, well laid shoulders and good spring of rib. She is a wonderful showgirl, totally at one with her handler. She was immaculately presented and it was my pleasure to award her the Reserve C.C. and with the total agreement of my co-judge Reserve Best in Show. A bitch who should have a very bright future and one that could make up, in my opinion, into a future Champion.

2^nd Surman CAVALEIGH JAIDA WITH VALLENDER J.W.

Another very nicely made blenheim bitch, pretty head, large dark eyes, long well feathered ears and excellent pigment. Good spring of rib, well turned stifle.

3^rd Robinson TUSCULANA DOMENICA

Special Graduate, Black & Tan or Ruby (8, 1absent)

1^st Koster HARANA CILLA BLACK

Gorgeous expression on this B/T bitch. Prettiest of heads, rich tan in all the correct places, long well feathered ears. Strong forequarters, short coupled body with good spring of rib, level topline and correct tail carriage. Excellent reach of neck. Moved effortlessly around the ring using her hocks well. A happy showgirl. This bitch was one that I seriously considered for higher honours.

2^nd Whitfield BEVELMOUNT RED FOCUS

Similar attributes to the winner, large dark eyes, well feathered ears framing her lovely head. Mature body, very well developed ribcage, Ruby coat is of the correct, silky texture and in very good condition. Just preferred the tail set of the first.

3^rd Flower ANBERAN LADY GA GA

Post Graduate bitch (13, 3absent)

1^st Hughes VERYHEN TOAST EVYDAL

A really lovely type of bitch, so sound and well balanced. A beautifully marked blenheim with the correct shaped head and pleasing expression. Darkest of nose pigment and pigmentation around her large, lustrous eyes. Her richly marked coat was in gleaming condition. Short coupled, well ribbed body with a lovely straight front and strong driving movement from behind. Good depth of forechest, arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders, level topline and correctly set tail. My eyes were constantly drawn to her and another I considered for higher honours.

2^nd Mordecai MILLHILL LA SAGNE

Heavily marked tri. that is just lovely to go over on the table. Of ideal size, short coupled with beautiful large, dark eyes. Well balanced throughout. She appeared disinterested in the goings on today, which was a great shame.

3^rd Mynott HONEYBET HOT N SASSY

Mid Limit bitch (9, 1absent)

1^st Levy Sedgwick & Cline PASCVALE ALEXUS

Such beautiful breed type, this bitch, in profile, is totally balanced. Well marked coat of excellent texture and colour. Attractive head, with gentle expression and beautiful large, lustrous eyes. Darkest of nose pigment. Long, well feathered ears framing her face. Good bone, ample neck and well laid back shoulders. In total unison with her handler. A bitch that should never be overlooked and one that has the potential to become a future star.

2^nd Ackroyd Gibson TORAYLAC PERFECT PASSION

Short coupled blen. that is correctly constructed and moves accordingly. Very pleasing head and expression. Ears need to grow in length but are well set on head. Lovely dark eyes enhance her expression.

3^rd Vella CINDERLACE HONEY

Limit bitch (15 , 5absent)

1^st Godwin CAVALEIGH INNOCENCE

Most attractive head, large dark eyes and long, well feathered ears. Correct amount of cushioning below her eyes. Her coat is long, silky and presented in gleaming condition. She has an excellent body, good spring of rib and well turned stifles. Her front construction is good, allowing plenty of heart room between her deep chest. Excellent topline and tail set. This bitch moves so well in profile. One that should never be overlooked. Handled extremely well as were all this exhibitors dogs.

2^nd Chapman ELLEMICH COCO CHANEL

Richly marked blenheim in excellent body, coat and condition. Groomed to perfection. Lovely head, large, dark eyes and excellent mouth. This bitch is obviously well exercised, she has good muscle tone to her hind quarters that allows her to drive strongly from behind.

3^rd Moffat MAIBEE SOFTLY SHIMMER

Open bitch (8, 2absent)

1^st Hughes CH. LORANKA’S SHERRIE BABY

Wonderful breed type on this Champion tri. bitch. She is certainly a tremendous ambassador for our breed. Beautiful head and expression, rich tan markings, gorgeous eyes and long well feathered ears. Mature in body, good depth of chest and excellent spring of rib. Long coat of the silkiest texture. Looks great in profile moving around the ring with ease.

2^nd Sansom CH. BYERMOOR QUEENS MAID J.W.

Very smart blen. girl who is such a showgirl. Lovely size, good bone, well sprung rib cage.

3^rd Barwell CHARLOTTETOWN TINKLEBELLE

Special Open, bred by Exhibitor bitch (11, 3absent)

1^st Towse MILETREE LA VIE EN ROSE

My eyes were constantly drawn to this delightful ruby bitch due to her excellent construction and positive movement. A mature girl of an ideal size. She was so sympathetically handled and responded accordingly. Lovely head, almost flat skull, huge, dark eyes and sufficient cushioning to her muzzle. Short in back, holding a level topline on the move. Very good spring of rib and well turned stifles. She was on top form today and it gave me great pleasure to award her the C.C and with my co judge’s agreement B.I.S. A credit to her breeder owner.

2^nd Cunningham CH. VERYHEN TULIP

This richly marked blenheim bitch has one of the loveliest heads with large, lustrous dark eyes that gives her the most gentle, endearing expression one could hope to find. Very shapely blen. short coupled body, with an excellent spring of rib. On the move she is graceful and elegant. She excels in arched neck and well laod shoulders.

3^rd Turnbull PEAKDOWNS SKYE

Lorraine Gillhespy