Dogs |
Mrs M Fox-Shone (Pamedna) |
It must be every judge’s dream to judge their ‘heart breed’ at the most famous dog show in the World, CRUFTS and here I was on that special green carpet! A huge thank you to Tom Mather and the Crufts Committee for this prestigious invitation and the whole experience. I first gave CCs in Cavaliers in 1998 and this was to be my 15th appointment at this level. A super entry of quantity and quality dogs awaited both my co-judge and myself and it was a great privilege and honour to judge such lovely dogs. Thank you. Personally, I had stayed away from most of the previous year’s dog show scene to give me a reasonable fresh opinion of the dogs that might be here today. This was how I wanted to prepare for this show. As such all the dogs were fairly new to me and I had no preconceived ideas. I was delighted with the depth of quality of the entry enhanced by the super overseas dogs that were entered.
As always judging is a compromise but apart from keeping the Breed Standard close in my mind’s eye I was looking for those three elements that make a good dog great: quality, temperament and soundness. I found this in abundance in this lovely entry and could have easily given out more prize cards in some classes, which bodes well for the future of our lovely breed. All four colours were well represented but as usual the blenheims held the top spots here today. Toplines, croups and tailsets are in my opinion the points to focus on.
I thoroughly enjoyed judging with my co-judge Mark Sedgwick and thanks also to my two stewards. Ultimately both myself and Mark thought our two top winners were both excellent examples of our breed and we were happy to let the referee decide between them and chose BOB, which went to the lovely bitch who did us proud in the Toy Group later on. The referee also chose the bitch puppy for BP.
Lastly; on a personal note, a huge thank you to my soulmate Andy for getting me ‘there’ and to mum and dad watching over me on that big green carpet from above. This was all down to mum and dad for setting up PAMEDNA CAVALIERS 35 years ago.
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Dog CC |
Lovel’s |
Lovetrac Brandon |
Reserve CC |
Hahn’s |
Oreo Ba Mi Go |
Best Puppy Dog |
Maclaine & Vella’s |
Lochbuie Julius Baer |
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Veteran |
(14 Entries, 0 Absent) |
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1st |
Echazarra & Cambreleng’s |
Ch/Fr/Sp/Pt/Gib/Ib Ch Kamelot Knight De Los Ursidos Kodiak WW My notes say WOW! Great class of oldies. Has to be best veteran class I’ve ever judged, so many top quality dogs. Headed by affectionately known as ‘KAM’, a dog I judged as a youngster and gave BIS in France, now a youthful 8 year old. He screams quality from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail. Built on clean lines, lovely for size, good moderate bone and in beautiful muscle tone and condition. Sports a rich, fairly blanketed, chestnut coat of correct silky texture, beautifully turned out, nicely balanced and very sound and stylish on the move which is free and flowing, holding a firm topline and correctly carried tail. His head is dreamy, full of breed type, dark pigment, lovely large, dark sultry eyes giving soft expression, in correctly shaped skull, broad but gently rounding, no sharp angles here, correct ears placement with long fringes, lovely neck, a Top of the Range Cavalier, a dog of a lifetime to be sure....this was going to be the one to beat and from my first class! Loved him. Shortlisted for the DCC, BVIB |
2nd |
Bubb’s |
Ch Wandris Evanly Legacy JW Similar in size and shape to one, beautifully balanced, lovely angles, has to be handled to appreciate his soundness and correct structure, moved steady and true, lovely front and kicks off and drives from behind, well broken blenheim presented in lovely, silky coat, very glamorous, lovely for type, such a soft melting expression with those lovely dark eyes, well spaced and nicely cushioned, very good for type. Excellent example of the breed. |
3rd |
Hamilton & Hogg’s |
Kilbarchan’s Moonwalker |
Res |
Slawinska’s |
Int Ch/Pl Ch/It Ch/Hu Ch/Ro Ch Castleville Habakuk JCh |
VHC |
Knapp & Blackie’s |
Cridensa Conrad ShCM ShCEx VW |
Minor Puppy |
(1, 0) |
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1st |
Callaghan & Todd’s |
Callyspride Cedric This little poppet was a bit naughty but he’s ever so nice too! Although stood alone he is top quality and very promising 8 months old, small compact richly, heavily, marked blen baby, nicely balanced, and when settled stood four square showing off his lovely shape, a true toy spaniel moved ok, just needs to settle but he has plenty of time, he’s going to be fun to watch. Lovely head and expression should finish well. |
Puppy |
(12, 2) |
One and two very similar, both ideally sized, moderate bone, lovely for type, well broken blenheims, correct coat texture, lovely eyes and soft expression, quite pretty boys, nicely balanced, good toplines and well carried tails. |
1st |
Maclaine & Vella’s |
Lochbuie Julius Baer This boy was a little more finished than his litter brother, settling nicely on the move and showing himself off to advantage, both very promising and will swap places no doubt. Two lovely boys. Well handled. |
2nd |
Maclaine & Vella’s |
Lochbuie Goldman Sachs |
3rd |
Rix’s |
Ricksbury Elite |
Res |
Leach’s |
Ouzlewell’s Ambassador |
VHC |
Dank;s |
Rabymar Prince William at Alsidewood Bih Pch |
Junior |
(17, 1) |
Another lovely class all at various stages. Some only just into junior and consequently lacking maturity against others in the class. |
1st |
Moonen’s |
Heart of Y Legacy’s Fame ‘n Fortune Nld/Lux Jch Jw24 Cw24Almost 18 month old quality black and tan youngster very much the finished article for this class/age range. Ideally sized, well balanced and presented in beautiful condition. Raven black straight coat with lovely rich tan markings. Very nice to go over with good spring of rib, good strong, well let down hind quarters, giving him plenty of drive from behind. Handsome head piece, but not overdone, lovely round, dark eyes, well pigmented, giving soft expression, correct length of muzzle. Correct ear set and plenty of feathering framing his lovely head. Moved and handled very well. Very much the finished boy in this class. Full of quality. Will go on to his adult Ch title for sure.
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2nd |
Mitchell & Cox’s |
Owencurra Walk In The Park Followed by promising well broken blenhiem. Lacked the all round finish of 1 today. Lovely size and beautifully balanced. Nice to go over, lovely neck and shoulders, moderate bone and substance. Loved his head and expression. Showed off his great personality, loving his day out on the green carpet. Moves well when moved at the correct pace. Lovely top line and head carried proudly. Lots to like about this exhibit and should finish well. Some fun to be had for his owner with this boy. |
3rd |
Hartill-Speak’s |
Verheyen Woody under Gracewincavs |
Res |
Chapman & Ireland’s |
Ellemich Bulletproof |
VHC |
Lovel’s |
Lovetrac Banksy |
Yearling |
(14, 2) |
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1st |
Di Pietro’s |
Neutron Star Collision Della Domus Aventina Top quality, richly coated blenheim, ideally sized, excellent make and shape and correct moderate bone, shown in lovely condition and handled really well, moving soundly at all times, looked good from all angles and oozed quality, handsome head piece, good for type, in my final 4 for the CC. Beautifully presented. |
2nd |
Moonen’s |
Big Bang of An Excellent Choice Nld/Lux JCh Followed closely by another quality exhibit, a little heavier all thorough than one, nicely balanced, well broken richly coated blenheim, moving well, keeping a firm topline and lovely reach and drive, well schooled. Good for type and well presented. |
3rd |
Stahl’s |
Hogan Junior vom Kaninchengarten JCh |
Res |
Kopcic’s |
Darden Cavaliers La Fayette Deu JCh |
VHC |
Koster-Tindall’s |
Harana Now You Has Jazz JW |
Graduate |
(21, 3) |
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1st |
Jackson’s |
Fortunamajor Perseus JW Headed by a lovely tricolour youngster. Quite heavily marked but coat of correct texture and beautifully presented, coat is straight and silky texture and he was in lovely condition. I simply loved his head and expression. So difficult to get the soft expression in a tricolour. This one has it. Handsome broad head with lovely large, dark eyes, well set, nicely cushioned muzzle, good rich tan. Ears set correctly with soft almost level skull aiding, soft gentle expression. Good for type. Moved ok and showed well. |
2nd |
Bubb’ |
Wandris Speak Of The Devil JW Well broken, lovely ideally sized blenheim. Loved his make and shape. Very good on the move. Just needs to body up and mature. Good for type with good soft expression, just needs more time. One to watch as he matures. |
3rd |
Gamble’s |
Loranka’s I’ve Got The Look for Lisgarth |
Res |
Mynott’s |
Honeybet Hamilton JW |
VHC |
Wakeman’s |
Llapsttam’s Secret Affair |
Post Graduate |
(11, 2) |
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1st |
Wakeman’s |
Thekop’s Medicinal Brandy 3 year old Ruby, lovely for size. Nice rich ruby coat in gleaming condition, straight and silky. Well balanced and moderate bone. Fabulous character, very eager to please. Lovely head and eyes. Correct and well feathered ear set. Moved well. Just preferred his overall shape to 2. |
2nd |
Eccles’ |
Llapsttam Get Knotted JW A little more compact beautifully headed black and tan youngster. Very pretty. Lovely round dark eyes with a soft expression. Nice tan markings. This exhibit was beautifully presented and in good coat. Handles and moved well, very attentive to handler. Quality exhibit. |
3rd |
Taylor’s |
Revdvicki Heavenly Chance |
Res |
Kynaston’s |
Granasil Ovaltine JW |
VHC |
Linton’s |
Thekop’s Si Sinor |
Mid Limit |
(21, 3) |
Another lovely class with plenty of quality. |
1st |
Lovel’s |
Juzandia Keverne at Lovetrac Exciting, young, richly coated blenhiem full of bred type. Loveliest of head with a soft expression framed by correct ear set. Small compact toy spaniel. Loved his balanced outline. Excelled on the move. Exceptionally strong hind action, moved with verve, Kept a firm top line and correct tail carriage. Coat a little on the blow here today, so not quite at his best but one to watch for the future. Excellent for breed type and soundness. Shortlisted into the last 4. |
2nd |
Gibson’s |
Toraylac Harvard JW Toraylac Harvard JW (Mrs C Gibson)
Very similar to 1. Same size and shape. Lots to like about him. Well balanced and nicely made. Moved well present a lovely outline with correct head and tail carriage and action. Just preferred the softer expression of 1. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Another exhibit good for type. |
3rd |
Chapman & Ireland’s |
Notorious Du Chateau Noblesse at Ellemich |
Res |
Wakeman’s |
Thekop’s Medicinal Brandy |
VHC |
Lewis’ |
Carleeto Cutie Pie JW |
Limit |
(6, 1) |
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1st |
Long’s |
Arroline Kryptonite JW Lovely tricolour shown in pristine condition. Coat gleamed and beautifully presented. Stood out here for his quality. Lovely head and nice expression. Nice size and well balanced. Handled and moved well. Showing great temperament. Full of quality. |
2nd |
Walker’s |
Stavonga Sky Walker Kayceekay JW OSW ShCEx Handsome well broken blenheim, with such a sweet demeanour about him. Another exhibit of nice size with nice bone. Moved well at one with his handler. Enough coat of silky, straight texture to please. Maturing nicely. |
3rd |
Mangham’s |
Brymarden Touch of Gold of Charnavale |
Res |
Waterman’s |
Burleybeck Bear Gryils |
VHC |
Evans’ |
Clarmerpol Olaf |
Open |
(22, 5) |
Class of the day, full of quality and sadly not enough prize cards to go round, leaving some top quality exhibits shortlisted but unplaced. The depth of quality was truly lovely. |
1st |
Lovel’s |
Lovetrac Brandon My eventual winner. This boy was really on his toes today and did not put a foot wrong. The more attention I gave him the more enthusiastic he became. A beautiful, ideally sized, compact, well balanced richly coated blenheim, shown here in tip top condition and beautifully presented. He oozes breed type, a glorious head, huge round dark expressive eyes well set on a generous broad skull. Correct ear set, well feathered. Excellent pigment. Moved well keeping a firm solid topline, carrying his tail well, straight off his back. Proud head carriage. Looked good in all directions. He responded so well to his handler and knew he had to show his socks off in this collection of beautiful males. A lovely example of our breed full of type and quality. DCC & BOS It was HIS day! |
2nd |
Hahn’s |
Oreo Ba Mi Go Followed closely by another top quality blenheim, a tad larger all through. Elegant and very stylist, well broken and richly marked blenheim. Lovely crested neck, make and shape and well balanced throughout. He has a lovely head piece, a little more feminine than 1. Softest of expression, with dark soulful eyes and good pigment. Almost flat between the well feathered ears, used his ears well. A real showman and wonderful temperament. Beautifully presented moving with verve and enthusiasm, with a solid top line and good tail carriage. A very close decision between 1 and 2. RDCC |
3rd |
Chabowska’s |
Pol/It Ch Iwo Angiro A quick mention of this beautiful black and tan, full of breed type and quality. Shown in lovely condition. Softest of expressions. Excellent mover. |
Res |
Kirschbaum & Kolk’s |
Bonitos Companeros Morning Star |
VHC |
Ouredníková’s |
Yes Krásná Louka |
Good Citizen Dog Scheme |
(6, 0) |
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1st |
Blooomfield’s |
Delhaze Reach For The Sky with Oaklake JW Handsome headed blenheim with lovely eye and expression and pigment. An exhibit who is nice to go over and is soundly made. Beautifully handled at at one with his owner. |
2nd |
Lee’s |
Kelrick Flapjack JW ShCM VW Lovely tricolour built on smaller lines. Shown in good condition with gleaming coat. Moved out well with handler. Another exhibiting true cavalier temperament. |
3rd |
Dawson’s |
Luphenex Highland Fling |
Res |
Lunt’s |
Oakreepark Royal Austin |
VHC |
Hood’s |
Rabymar New York |
Back to Top
Bitches |
Mr M Sedgwick (Pascavale) |
A huge thankyou to the RKC for this wonderful invitation to judge at the worlds largest prestige dog show in the world, what a honour it was. Having spent 38 years in this wonderful breed I was not disappointed in the quality of bitches entered at this show, a lovely entry awaited me some travelling many miles from other countries. I was spoilt for choice in some classes, as always I went with an open mind to find the best cavaliers on the day in my opinion that would represent our wonderful breed, taken in to account our breed standard. Thank you to the sporting exhibitors who clapped and cheered along the way. Unfortunately when it came to best of breed, the lovely male that was sent through had close connections to me, so the fairest and honest thing to do was call the referee to declare a best of breed, I was delighted to see my Bitch take BOB, thank you to my co judge Maxine Fox-Shone, and to my two stewards who kept things moving throughout the day. |
Bitch CC |
Lobanova’s |
Ch Eiza Legends of Girona |
Reserve CC |
Smith’s |
Beaudale Little Bit Naughty |
Best Bitch Puppy |
Jackson’s |
Applebroad Candy Spice via Fortunamajor |
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Veteran |
(11 Entries, 1 Absent) |
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1st |
Loades’ |
Rosirius Bluebell This blen bitch headed a lovely class of veteran bitches, such a lovely type blen, with the most pretties of heads, dark round eyes and good pigmentation, her coat is well marked, she moves and carries her self so well on the move with her lovely head carriage, topline and tail. Presents a super outline, presented in great condition. One to be proud of. |
2nd |
Berwick’s |
Ch Harana Peggy Lee Merrylaine Very close up to one, super size smart Ruby girl, neat shape, good front and rear angles, prettiest of heads with round dark eyes, short back, moved lovely in profile, with correct tail carriage, and stood and showed so well with her happy temperament. Lovely neat little bitch. |
3rd |
Tracz’s |
Multi Ch Yesdiamonds Feel No Cold Z Królewskiego Dworu |
Res |
Lewis’ |
Carleeto Satine |
VHC |
Ireland & Jones’ |
Moonvale Mai Tai for Charnell |
Minor Puppy |
(0, 0) |
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Puppy |
(12, 1) |
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1st |
Jackson’s |
Applebroad Candy Spice via Fortunamajor This was a lovely class and splitting hairs with 1st and 2nd, this blen is well made throughout, with a soft feminine shaped head and super eyes and expression, good pigmentation. Good front assembly with a crested neck, and a good topline. Moves well both directions. Look forward to watching her future. Shown in pristine condition, delighted to award her BPB, with the referees decision BPIB. |
2nd |
Kilcoyne’s |
Granasil Bird In The Hand B/T close up to one, She has the most loveliest of body shapes, so well balanced throughout. Her head is super with large dark eyes, ears set well, well filled muzzle giving a soft exp. Moves with style with a proud head carriage and good tail set. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Sure she will have a bright future. |
3rd |
Jones’ |
Itsa Moly Moment at Droleus |
Res |
Lewis’ |
Carleeto Black Velvet |
VHC |
Waters’ |
Sweetbriar Sarsaparilla |
Junior |
(23, 5) |
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1st |
Sedgbeer’s |
Russmic Olivia Rose This ruby bitch is lovely, so feminine with the pretties of heads, round dark eyes and good pigmentation, her coat colour is rich and gleaming, she carries her self so well on the move with her proud head carriage, and looks super in profile. Stands lovely presenting a clean outline, just needs a little more maturity and I am sure will go the top. Super bitch. |
2nd |
Hazeltine’s |
Juzandia Relight My Fire Another ruby who excels in body shape, presents a super outline standing, with her good front and rear angulation and super neck, she’s a great size, with a pretty feminine head shape, just in between coats at present, but the new coat on top is rich in colour. Moved and showed well. Great potential. |
3rd |
Loades’ |
Brymarden Gentle Breeze at Rosirius |
Res |
Conneally’s |
Melody Dobry Rok of Coedgwylum NAF |
VHC |
Searle’s |
Stonepit Dominique |
Yearling |
(21, 5) |
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1st |
Ireland’s |
Charnell Here Comes Summer JW Richly marked Blenheim shown in good coat. Head is pretty, dark eye with good pigmentation, ears set well, well angulated front with good neck, level topline. Pleasing on the move. Happy temperament, lots to like about this pretty feminine bitch. |
2nd |
Atkins’ |
Lacerta Luisa Another pretty bitch with lots to like, super size, with a neat pretty shape, well marked coat, pretty feminine head shape, dark round eyes, ears set well. Moved happily and presented a nice picture standing. Presented and shown well. |
3rd |
Sawicka’s |
Only You Sawiana |
Res |
Parsons’ |
Anjomil Moonflower JW |
VHC |
Rodríguez-Millán Molina & Cobos Rodríguez-Millán’s |
Kingdom Ravello Helena JCh |
Graduate |
(32, 7) |
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1st |
Smith’s |
Beaudale Little Bit Naughty Ruby bitch my notes say full of quality, super shape and size, she has the most loveliest of heads and expressions, round dark eyes with good pigmentation, framed by well set ears, on the move she just floats with super head carriage, looks lovely in profile, she is a super rich colour, pulled out to my final cut in the challenge and on the final round the ring, I could not deny her the RCC, one from the top draw loved her. |
2nd |
Lewis’ |
Vina Minelli Du Chateau Noblesse mit Carleeto JW (Imp Deu) Another quality ruby with a lovely rich colour, super size and neat shape, she has a pretty head shape with good pigmentation, short back, with good angulation. Very showy with a super temperament to match. Presented well. |
3rd |
Sharp-Dixon & Leach’s |
Ouzlewell’s Spring Blossom |
Res |
Waters’ |
Sweetbriar Sunbeam |
VHC |
Rhodes’ |
Calonlan Sweet Dream |
Post Graduate |
(20, 2) |
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1st |
Floyd’s |
Laurami Comfortably Numb Slightly heavily marked Blenheim, appealed in head and body shape, lovely large dark eyes with black rims, framed by well set ears, well made body which she shows off on the move, keeps a level topline and good tail carriage, and a temperament to match, lots to like. |
2nd |
Jaramillo’s |
Conabec Lady Madonna Nice type Blen, heavily marked coat, she is good for size and overall balance, a real toy spaniel, her head is pretty with large dark well pigmented eyes, covers the ground well from all angles, and a temp to match. |
3rd |
Bennett’s |
Rishtte I’m Tanisha of Remmya JW |
Res |
Galloway’s |
Revdvicki Heaven Sent at Sailcross |
VHC |
Maddy’s |
Llapsttams Bloode Nora Gabmaddi |
Mid Limit |
(27, 6) |
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1st |
Rizzi’s |
Giócavalier Filippa The Rebel Int/It/Fr/Mne Jch This little well made bitch excels in breed type, has the most loveliest of heads and a soft gentle expression, well made with moderate bone, oozes quality throughout. her coat is well marked and silky. Short back with good angulation. She moves well and keeps a good topline, and tail carriage. Pulled out to my final cut, a bitch to be proud of. |
2nd |
Tremain’s |
Bonitos Companeros First Class (Imp Deu) This Blenheim scores well for type and balance, good overall size, neat package, all fits in to place, feminine head piece with round dark eyes which are pigmented. Framed by well set ears, she moves lovely in profile keeping a level topline and good tail carriage, looks a picture standing with the sweetest of temperaments. |
3rd |
Gibson’s |
Toraylac Honolulu |
Res |
Case’s |
Cobbets Pink Fizz at Ginajay |
VHC |
Mynott’s |
Honeybet Irma La Douce |
Limit |
(15, 2) |
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1st |
Bubb’s |
Sweetbriar Heirs And Graces with Wandris JW Super well made Blenheim, who is so well constructed, great size with moderate bone, pretties of heads with a well cushioned muzzle and large dark eyes, moves so well in profile with a great topline and correctly carried tail, put down in lovely condition, pulled out to my final cut, one I’m sure will go to the top. loved her. |
2nd |
Waters’ |
Sweetbriar La Dee Da JW Similar remarks as 1st, very much a pair, from the same parents I was told, lots to like, just thought the winner had the edge on construction. two lovely bitches. |
3rd |
Tracz’s |
Intrygantka Snukraina Pol JCh |
Res |
Long’s |
Arroline Eternity JW |
VHC |
Spall & Clark’s |
Llapsttam's Eunice JW |
Open |
(25, 10) |
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1st |
Lobanova’s |
Ch Eiza Legends of Girona This beautiful well marked blen just melted my heart, I thought she was just stunning, she is so well made, and a beautiful head to match, with large dark eyes, good pigmentation, she stands perfectly and so in tune with her owner handler, she floats around the ring with ease, she has the most wonderful show temperament, which is so important in our breed. put down in lovely condition. Showed her heart out to the very end. A lovely bitch I was happy to award her the CC, and on the Referee’s decision BOB. |
2nd |
Robb, Chapman & Ireland’s |
Ch Ellemich Good Trouble with Gleniren Well marked blen, loved her size and overall balance, pretty feminine head piece. Super type. Shown in gleaming condition, looks lovely in profile, with a great attitude to match, showed and handled well. Lots to like. |
3rd |
Homes’ |
Leogem Campanula |
Res |
Farvelli’s |
Serengetirosarossa Dei Comte D'eau |
VHC |
Vinogrodski’s |
Int/Balt/lt/Est/Lv/Pol Ch Arturia Elegancijos Kristalas Multi JCh |
Good Citizen Dog Scheme |
(12, 2) |
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1st |
Lee’s |
Kelrick Diamond Girl Well marked blen, of good size and fairly well balanced, she has a pretty head shape with round dark well pigmented eyes, shown in good coat which was well presented, moving well and at one with her handler, lovely temperament to match. |
2nd |
Leaver’s |
Revaelann Scrumptious Compact neat shape and size, head type nice, eyes round and dark, ample neck with good front angles, moved well in profile, good colour coat, well presented, showed well. |
3rd |
Fox’s |
Lewharle Izzadorable for Lynmily VW |
Res |
Dawson’s |
Luphenex Little Lady Katie VW Rl2 |
VHC |
Taylor’s |
Luvtayls Fireflash Rose |
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