| Dogs |
Mrs C Knight (Carolus) |
| I was delighted to be asked to judge the S & W Wales CKCS Breed Club Championship Show and I thank all the exhibitors who paid a lot of money in these times of constraint to allow me the privilege of assessing their cavalier dogs. I am honoured and pleased to say that almost all of the dogs had good dentition and were clean & well groomed. There were some who need to have more structured exercise as they were very close in hind action when moving away. However, all my class winners & most of my placings were very sound and I was very pleased with my final line up. I had a memorable day & thank you so much to my two Stewards Cheryl and Sheila. |
| Dog CC |
Chapman & Ireland’s |
Ch Ellemich American Express |
| Reserve CC |
Lovel’s |
Juzandia Keverne at Lovetrac |
| Best Puppy Dog |
Jackson’s |
Fortunamajor Jimmy Choo |
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| Veteran |
(5 Entries, 1 Absent) |
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| 1st |
Bloomfield’s |
Delhaze Reach For The Sky with Oaklake JW
7 year old blenheim in super condition. He moved and showed extremely well, has a very nice expression, large eyes and super dentition. |
| 2nd |
Greenall’s |
Ch/Am/Int Ch Charalier Fress To The Nines for Charlseworth JW (Re-Imp)
13 year old blenheim boy who really strode out around the ring. It was a pleasure to judge our older dogs in such good condition when the breed unfortunately still receives undeserved bad press. He is a credit to his owner. In 2013 I agreed with my co-judge to award this boy BPIB at the WKC and he is still to be admired. |
| 3rd |
Hobbs’ |
Beaconsfylde Catch The Kiss JW ShCM VW |
| Res |
Rhodes’ |
Calonlan Café Noir |
| Minor Puppy |
(4, 1) |
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| 1st |
Stahl’s |
Severus Snape vom Kaninchengarten
Almost 8 months old blenheim boy. Very nicely marked with a soft puppy coat. He held a level topline throughout. Good front and rear angulations. The promise of a very nice head with good pigmentation and nice eye. Plenty of drive and showed extremely well for one so young. |
| 2nd |
Rees’ |
Parcauwen Bloomin Wild
An 8 month old blenheim who was not so positive on the move today. I am sure this will improve as he matures. His overall shape and coat markings are similar to my winner of this class. |
| 3rd |
Lock’s |
Bowfort Sea The Fire |
| Puppy |
(6, 1) |
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| 1st |
Jackson’s |
Fortunamajor Jimmy Choo
A really super 11 month old blenheim puppy dog. Spot on rich chestnut markings; superb full coat of good length. Lovely head markings, large eyes and sweet expression. Moved with style around the ring. He should have a very bright future. A true toy spaniel. BPD |
| 2nd |
Dawson’s |
Hearthfriend High Hopes at Luphenex
A 9 month old blenheim boy who showed well for his owner. A nice puppy but the 2 month difference in age showed his immaturity. |
| 3rd |
Long’s |
Arroline Inferno |
| Res |
Rees’ |
Parcauwen Bloomin Wild |
| VHC |
Lock’s |
Bowfort Sea The Fire |
| Junior |
(3, 1) |
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| 1st |
Spall & Clark’s |
Llapsttam Luther Vandross
13 month old splendid ruby dog with a glorious, immaculate rich ruby coat which literally gleamed. Rich black pigmentation to face. He has a good front, excellent rear angulations and held a level topline throughout. A very nice exhibit with a promising future. |
| 2nd |
Stoilkova-Stoyanova’s |
Mecho From Pirin
16 month old, well presented black and tan boy. He moved well around the ring, holding a level topline sporting a fine coat. |
| Yearling |
(5,12) |
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| 1st |
Hartill-Speak’s |
Verheyen Woody under Gracewincavs JW
21 month old blenheim with an attractive masculine head. Super coat, very happy, waggy show dog in good condition. Strong hindquarters and moved with style. |
| 2nd |
Rhodes’ |
Calonlan Zeus
16 Month old tricolour, good compact shape, clean lines to coat and has a very pleasing expression. On the move he kept a level topline, straight front and correct turn of stifle. Just lost out in this class on maturity. |
| 3rd |
Stoilkova-Stoyanova’s |
Mecho From Pirin |
| Res |
Kowalski’s |
Anickily Black Velvet |
| Novice |
(6, 0) |
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| 1st |
Dawson’s |
Hearthfriend High Hopes at Luphenex
(See 2nd YD) |
| 2nd |
King-Smith’s |
Ispahan Thingummybob
16 month old ruby dog who moved well around the ring He has lovely dark eyes and super pigmentation giving a sweet expression He is rather immature at present but I am sure that time is on his side. |
| 3rd |
Gladwin’s |
Chukimars Poseidon Prince |
| Res |
Long’s |
Arroline Inferno |
| VHC |
Bloomfield’s |
Oaklake Limitless |
| Graduate |
(6, 0) |
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| 1st |
Mynott’s |
Honeybet Hamelton JW
Almost 2 year old richly marked blenheim dog with a super silky chestnut coat pattern. Very sweet gentle expression. He moved and showed well keeping a level topline at all times, good angulation, very neat front with cobby body and stood correctly for my final inspection. A very nice exhibit. |
| 2nd |
Maclaine & Vella’s |
Lochbuie Goldman Sachs
20 month old very well marked blenheim boy complete with the desired lozenge spot on his crown. He has good length to cost; an attractive face with large dark eyes and dense pigmentation. He held a level topline at all times. |
| 3rd |
Williams’ |
Charnell The Renegade Sancana JW |
| Res |
Riis-White’s |
Tamyse Bear With Us at Cerneyleaze |
| VHC |
Greenall’s |
Miletree Morse at Cinderaic |
| Post Graduate |
(7, 2) |
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| 1st |
Searle’s |
Stonepit Into The Blue
2 year old very eye catching blenheim dog with a charming face with large dark eyes and dense pigmentation. He stood and moved and held a correct shape in profile. A very smart little dog. |
| 2nd |
Maclaine & Vella’s |
Lochbuie Julius Baer
Litter brother to my 2nd in Graduate and has similar attractive qualities. He is a size larger, well put together with a charming expression. |
| 3rd |
Koster’s |
Harana All That Jazz |
| Res |
Bubb’s |
Wandris Speak Of The Devil JW |
| VHC |
Jackson’s |
Fortunamajor Perseus JW |
| Special Mid Limit Blen or Tri |
(1, 1) |
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| Special Mid Limit Ruby or B/T |
(3, 3) |
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| Limit |
(3, 0) |
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| 1st |
Stanton’s |
Cassandy Say Something Nice
18 month old blenheim who I shall say something nice about. He moved around the ring, holding a level topline at all times, showing off his a lovely flowing well marked coat. His sweet expression and pleasing face was eye catching. A dog to be proud of. |
| 2nd |
Lock & Thomas’ |
Bowfort Bo Jo
Very similar to my class winner moving around the ring positively, holding his topline. A lovely dog that is in super condition at 6 years old. |
| 3rd |
Bloomfield’s |
Oaklake Limitless |
| Open |
(10, 1) |
Well what a surprise to have such a large class of splendid boys. I felt very proud. |
| 1st |
Chapman & Ireland’s |
Ch Ellemich American Express
At almost 4 years old this magnificent blenheim boy has already had more critiques of praise that I cannot possibly surpass. He is at one with his dedicated handler who held his attention throughout inspection. He has been trained to perfection. He truly deserves his many accolades which are due to the hard graft and attention to detail by his breeder/owners. Well deserved CC and along with my co-judge BOB/BIS. |
| 2nd |
Lovel’s |
Juzandia Keverne at Lovetrac
A 2½ year old well-marked blenheim of smaller type. He performed well in the ring and has a very sweet appealing face and a happy waggy tail. I was surprised to realise how much he has improved with regard to his movement which was very correct, unlike when he was in his youth. I was pleased to be told that his win today would make him a Champion under new RKC rules RCC and along with my co-judge RBIS. |
| 3rd |
Conlon & Kotani’s |
Ir Ch Rathbrist Rewrite The Stars |
| Res |
Hazeltine’s |
Ch Juzandia The Shaman |
| VHC |
Rees’ |
Ch Embeth Rock The Boat |
| Bitches |
Mr D Homes (Leogem) |
| I thank the South & West Wales Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club for inviting me to judge at their forty first Championship Show. My thanks also go to my two ring stewards. This is the first show that I’ve judged since lockdown and is the longest break I’ve had in my thirty-eight years of judging. Tail carriages have greatly improved. A few years ago there were lots of dogs flying their tails but very few do so now in the show ring. However, what does disturb me is the amount of dogs that have rather short necks. A lovely reach of neck gives elegance to the outline. Wide fronts also seem to be becoming more frequent. But overall I was very pleased with my entry. |
| Bitch CC |
Bubb’s |
Ch Sweetbriar Heirs And Graces with Wandris JW |
| Reserve CC |
Cunningham’s |
Verheyen Valerie |
| Best Puppy Bitch |
Cunningham’s |
Verheyen Valerie |
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| Veteran |
(6 Entries, 2 Absent) |
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| 1st |
Berwick’s |
Ch Harana Peggy Lee Merrylaine
Nine year-old Ruby who, like top quality wine, has matured into a beautiful classic vintage! As she moved elegantly across the ring she portrayed an outline of perfection that befits a dog of half her age. She has a most beautiful head and expression framed by a lovely ear set. Her body shape is precise with a good reach of neck and lay of shoulder and strong hindquarters. With the agreement of my co-judge she was awarded Best Veteran in Show. |
| 2nd |
Long’s |
Ch Arroline Eclipse JW
Seven year-old Tricolour who still looks young for her age. Quality coat which gleamed as she moved confidently around the ring. Good topline and tail carriage which was constantly wagging. Pleasing head and expression with large lustrous eyes. |
| 3rd |
Stahl’s |
Int/Ger/Hun/Lux Ch Delight For Me vom Kaninchengarten |
| Res |
Danks’ |
Turretbank Fairytail |
| Minor Puppy |
(10, 0) |
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| 1st |
Chapman & Ireland’s |
Ellemich Pure Passion
Seven month Blenheim. A sound moving puppy who moved with grace and confidence. She has a very sweet head with a good reach of neck leading to a correct front assembly and level topline. Well angulated both front and rear. Beautifully marked and with good bone. She really stood out in this large class. |
| 2nd |
Stahl’s |
Scarlett vom Kaninchengarten
Very beautiful head and a good neck and shoulder placement. Very well boned with a level topline and correct tail carriage. Moved with sufficient drive. Nicely balanced markings with a white shoulder that portrays a stunning image. |
| 3rd |
Rhodes’ |
Calonlan Bianca |
| Res |
Jackson’s |
Amantra Tiger Rose |
| VHC |
Thomas’ |
Tamyse Georgette at Pepyswood |
| Puppy |
(6, 1) |
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| 1st |
Cunningham’s |
Verheyen Valerie
Seven month Blenheim that took my eye the moment that she entered the ring. She really stood out like a shinning star! An adorable make and shape so well proportioned and devoid of any exaggeration. Good spring of rib and correctly angulated. On the move she is the epitome of elegance. Well broken markings with a most appealing head. Large lustrous eyes with black eye rims and good pigment. I’ve never given a high award to a young puppy before, but I simply had to award her the Reserve CC, and with my co-judge she ended up Best Puppy in Show. I have no doubt that she has a very bright future ahead of her. |
| 2nd |
Long’s |
Arroline Iridescent
Another top quality puppy. A nine-month Blenheim who also moved with grace and elegance. Well marked with a very pleasing expression and a good overall shape that’s so well proportioned. |
| 3rd |
Bennett’s |
Arroline Incognito at Remmya |
| Res |
Thomas’ |
Tamyse Georgette at Pepyswood |
| VHC |
Hayles’ |
Angelarc Ebony Sky |
| Junior |
(6, 2) |
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| 1st |
Wilkins & Wilcock’s |
Llapsttam Four Tea Love at Tebaldi
Black & Tan with a luxurious coat that’s long, straight and gleaming. Lots of feathering on the ear leathers that frames a delightful expression. Rich tan and large dark eyes. Moved quite confidently. |
| 2nd |
Welch’s |
Fennyfare Siren for Toraylac
Well marked Blenheim. Good overall shape and nicely angled front and rear. Very pleasing head and expression and showed well. |
| 3rd |
Stoilkova-Stoyanova’s |
Tangra Ot Rila |
| Res |
Lenihan’s |
Fennyfare Little Paris |
| Yearling |
(5, 1) |
|
| 1st |
Hazeltine’s |
Juzandia Relight My Fire
Well coated Ruby with a good even colour. Well furnished ear leathers that frame a soft expression. Good bone and a well balanced shape. |
| 2nd |
Welch’s |
Fennyfare Siren for Toraylac
(as second in Junior). |
| 3rd |
Stoilkova-Stoyanova’s |
Tangra Ot Rila |
| Res |
Lenihen’s |
Fennyfare Little Paris |
| Novice |
(5, 2) |
|
| 1st |
Cunningham’s |
Verheyen Stitch
Blenheim with a good head and neck and shoulder placement. Nice depth of chest and a straight front. Moved well with ease and finesse. |
| 2nd |
Hayles’ |
Angelarc Ebony Sky
Seven month Black & Tan puppy. Good topline and rich tan markings. Her movement was a bit erratic, but she was full of confidence and simply wanted to play. |
| 3rd |
Lenihen’s |
Fennyfare Little Paris |
| Graduate |
(5, 3) |
|
| 1st |
Jackson’s |
Applebroad Candy Spice via Fortunamajor JW
Very well coated Blenheim with an excellent topline. Well boned with a good spring of rib. Immaculately presented with a lovely gleaming coat. I would prefer just a slight more reach of neck, but overall she is well balanced and moved with drive. |
| 2nd |
Jaramillo & Chadwick’s |
Conabec Causing Chaos
Blenheim with a good topline and tail set. A most adorable expression with a good neck and lay of shoulder. Deep chest and a nice spring of rib. Moved well with drive from the rear. |
| Post Graduate |
(7, 1) |
|
| 1st |
Lewis’ |
Carleeto Black Velvet JW
Back & Tan with a well furnished quality coat and rich tan. Good depth of chest, well rounded ribs and a good front. Positive movement with good hind action. |
| 2nd |
Williams’ |
Granasil Tea House Moon on Sancana
Another quality Black & Tan with a gleaming lustrous coat. Well proportioned all round and with a most adorable expression. |
| 3rd |
Searle’s |
Stonepit Dominique |
| Res |
Maclaine’s |
Ellemich Whoops A Daisy at Pennygown |
| VHC |
Wilkins & Wilcock’s |
Llapsttam’s Phil Me In for Tebaldi |
| Special Mid Limit Blen or Tri |
(8, 0) |
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| 1st |
Jackson’s |
Amantra Fancy Fox
A lovely balanced Tricolour so well proportioned both fore and aft. Quality coat with well coated ears that highlight a most adorable expression. Large dark eyes and a well cushioned foreface. A good mover who stepped out in style. |
| 2nd |
Lovel’s |
Lovetrac Angelica
A very eye-catching Blenheim with a good ear set and her name is so apt as she has a most angelic expression. Very well marked and of a lovely shape both front and rear. |
| 3rd |
Jaramillo’s |
Conabec Lady Madona |
| Res |
Butler’s |
Tamyse Taffeta |
| VHC |
Rees’ |
Cavallibrook Desdemona at Parcauwen |
| Special Mid Limit Ruby or B/T |
(5, 0) |
|
| 1st |
Sedgbeer’s |
Russmic Olivia Rose
A beautifully shaped Ruby of good all-round proportions. Straight front and correctly angulated hindquarters that enabled a good hind action when on the move. Large dark eyes and a well cushioned fore face. |
| 2nd |
Lewis’ |
Vina Minelli Du Chateau Nobles smit Carleeto JW (Imp Deu)
Another Ruby, very well coated. Good bone and nicely proportioned. Lovely head with large expressive eyes. Deep chest a good spring of rib. |
| 3rd |
Hobbs’ |
Beaconsfylde A Dorable |
| Res |
Connor’s |
Gadeslain Solana |
| VHC |
Price’s |
Glorious Charm at Oledpeni |
| Limit |
(12, 4) |
|
| 1st |
Chadwick’s |
Juzandia Lady Bug at Chadlia
Very well marked Blenheim with an illustrious coat that’s so strikingly elegant. Nicely balanced with a good depth of chest and correctly angulated hindquarters. A lovely head that portrays a very soft expression. |
| 2nd |
Ireland’s |
Charnell Songbird JW
Another superbly constructed Blenheim. Level topline with a good reach of neck and shoulder placement. Correctly angulated throughout which gives her a correct and flowing ease of movement. |
| 3rd |
Conneally’s |
Melody Dobry Rok of Coedgwylum |
| Res |
Bennett’s |
Rishtte I’m Tanisha of Remmya |
| VHC |
O’Grady’s |
Bevelmount Rose Maria of Culverhill |
| Open |
(7, 3) |
|
| 1st |
Bubb’s |
Ch Sweetbriar Heirs And Graces with Wandris JW
A well proportioned Blenheim with a good make and shape and correctly balanced all round. Good bone and well laid shoulders with a well rounded rib cage. Strong hindquarters with a good turn of stifle to enable positive drive when on the move. A very soft expression with good pigment and a nicely cushioned fore face and correct lip line. CC winner and Best Bitch. |
| 2nd |
Ireland’s |
Ch Charnell Here Comes Summer JW
Another worthy champion of idea proportions and excellent breed type. Neck, shoulders, topline, tail carriage and hindquarters all correct. She maintains elegance when on the move. She has a lovely melting expression. Her coat was slightly on the blow today but nevertheless she has all the correct attributes we expect of a well made Cavalier. |
| 3rd |
Chadwick’s |
Cavallibrook Why Oh Why |
| Res |
Price’s |
Glorious Charm at Oledpeni |