Scottish Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club

I would like to thank the committee of the Scottish CKCS Club for inviting me to judge the special award classes at their prestigious 60th anniversary show, my steward Brian who organised the ring efficiently for me and the exhibitors for their attendance and sporting attitudes. I had some lovely dogs to go over and the day was thoroughly enjoyable. The Scottish certainly know how to run a show well and their hospitality is fantastic. I was thrilled to receive a goody bag at the end which included a handmade keepsake which I will cherish always.

Special Award Class – Junior (6,1)

1. Gibb-Stuart’s Tangledwood Star of the Show. 12 month old Blenheim bitch presented in immaculate condition with rich chestnut markings on a pearly white background. Large, expressive dark eyes, correct dentition, well set ears, and face well filled beneath the eyes, giving the desired melting expression. Good angulation, well balanced. Moved with good reach and drive holding a level topline at all times.

2. Baillie’s Coralvalley Pure Mischief. 8 month old Blenheim bitch. Lovely outgoing personality. Beautifully presented with enough silky coat. Well marked with good pigment, correct dentition, good earset. Nice shape overall and well balanced with good turn of stifle. Moved well when settled.

Special Award Class – Post Graduate (5)

1. Fraser’s Tingewood Tam O’Shanter at Fraskye. 2 year old ruby dog. Well presented with plenty of rich red silky coat. Attractive masculine head with lovely dark round eyes, correct dentition, well set ears and good pigmentation. Well laid shoulders and good spring of rib. Happy disposition. Moved well both ways.

2. Anderson’s Kinvaar Mona Lisa at Glenlora. 3 year old Blenheim bitch. Presented well with plenty of silky well marked coat. Lovely happy temperament, nice size and shape. Sweet head with dark eyes, correct dentition, well set ears. Correct angulation and moved well holding her topline on the move.

Special Award Class – Open (7,2)

1. McMurray’s Cinderaic Are You for Me at Merryoth. 3 year old Blenheim bitch. Immaculately presented with plenty of coat and well broken markings. Lovely feminine head with round dark expressive eyes, good pigmentation, correct dentition, well feathered ears and the desired soft melting expression. Nice shape, good reach of neck, compact with good angulation and tailset. Moved gracefully with reach and drive covering the ring with ease. Very attentive to handler and a happy, friendly disposition.

2. Sidgwick’s Salegreen Peony for Paulian JW. 2 year old Blenheim bitch. Presented in immaculate condition with lots of silky coat with well broken markings. Beautiful head with large, round, dark eyes and good pigmentation. Correct dentition, good earset, good cushioning and the desired melting expression. Good angulation and well balanced. Moved well both ways. Another fantastic bitch.