Eastern Counties Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society

Eastern Counties CKCS Society, Open Show, 19th January 2020

Judge: Miss Lucinda Rhodes (Calonlan)

I would like to extend my very grateful thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge this Club open show and to all those who entered under me. I had a lovely day and a range of excellent exhibits to go over. I would also like to thank my two stewards, Peter Towse and Becky Wileman, for their efficient handling of the ring and the pleasure of their company.

Veteran Dog (2/0)

1st Mangham’s Garlouchi Just Magic of Charnavale JW; lovely 10 yo blen boy, still in excellent condition, keeping a level topline and lovely outline throughout. Good body and depth of chest. Ever so gentle expression, dark eyes, good pigment for age and still in great coat. Moved fluidly, always parallel and showed with some spirit. Well marked and topped off with the desired lozenge. A pleasure to judge. Best Veteran Dog.

2nd Hobbs’ Khatibi Ready Teddy Go to Beaconsfylde ShCM; another lovely blen veteran at 11 yo, also in great condition and presented in a lovely rich chestnut colouring. Good head, with gentle expression; as well as good bone, depth of chest and sufficient body. Kept a level topline throughout and moved well; presenting a nice profile.

Minor Puppy Dog (8/1) – A lovely class full of beautiful youngsters.

1st Towse’s Miletree Roman; 6 months old blen; such a baby but full of charm and lots of promise. The most beautiful head, correct teeth, large dark eyes and oozes personality. Nice neck leading into well placed shoulders, solid front, good depth of chest and ribbing, good topline, good turn of stifle in the rear and well set tail carried level throughout. Once settled moved very well, with parallel movement away and back. Lovely coat coming and presented a delightful profile. Definitely one to watch. Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Show.

2nd Mangham’s Brymarden Touch of Gold of Charnavale; came across some tough competition today; another near 7 month old blen baby, lovely head, expression, correct teeth and large dark eyes. Kept a level topline, moved well for one so young and had excellent body and depth of chest for a youngster. Lovely puppy coat and used ears very expressively. Similar in type to 1st and another one to watch closely.

3rd Whitman & Tarabad’s Khatibi’s Pistol Knight

Res Fisk’s Rebhann Ray of Sunshine

VHC Godwin’s Rebhann Moody Blue

Puppy Dog (3/1)

1st Whitman & Tarabad’s Khatibi Royal Male; 8 month old tri baby; beautiful expression, large dark eyes and full of personality. Lovely coat coming through, with enough white and a lovely texture. Presented a nice profile, with level topline sustained throughout, good bone, depth of chest and parallel hocks. Moved with spirit but when settled was parallel away and back and kept his profile around the ring.

2nd Earl’s Earlrae Pickle Pepper; 11 month old b/t; nice head with a lovely expression, large dark eyes, correct teeth, dark pigment and good use of ears. Sufficient bone, depth of chest and ribbing. Silky black coat coming through to complete the picture and kept a level tail throughout.

Junior Dog (3/0)

1st Hitcham & Bartlett’s Granasil Garibaldi at Korolevsky; 12 month old ruby; nice head with large dark eyes, correct teeth and a gentle expression; lovely bone, good depth of chest, ribbing and solid straight front. Kept a level topline; moved very well with parallel movement away and back and good hocks in the rear. In lovely coat with a rich ruby colour and good feathering.

2nd Barwell’s Charlottetown Bertiluccio; 17 month old blen; good head, large dark eyes and nice expression; excellent bone, chest and body. Good topline and well carried tail; lovely pigment, excellent markings and lovely coat. Moved well, gave his handler a bit of trouble but when settled had good reach.

3rd Vaughan’s Diddlidors Starman

Novice Dog (3/1)

1st Sedgbeer’s Russmic Timothy; 19 month old ruby; beautiful head, very expressive large dark eyes with a handsome but gentle expression. Good depth of chest, nice bone, good body, short coupling and good rear angles. Moved well with good reach and drive, parallel away and back and a level topline throughout Lovely rich ruby colour and in good coat.

2nd Cole’s Lilorchard Royal Russet; nearly 2 yo blen; in beautiful coat with rich chestnut markings and pearly white. Presented a nice shape with good bone, depth of chest and level topline. Moved well. Head had lovely eyes, correct teeth and an endearing expression.

Graduate Dog (1/0)

1st Hobbs’ Rathbrist Wizard of Love for Beaconsfylde (IKC); 16 month old tri; lovely shape with good bone, solid front and excellent body. Moved well once settled with a lovely topline, profile and good tail. Nice head with large dark eyes, great pigment, correct teeth and a very gentle but masculine expression. Presented in lovely coat to top off the picture.

Special Limit Blenheim or Tricolour Dog (3/0)

1sr Wimberley & Newman’s Trishine’s Celestial Dream with Finjaro; I judged this dog at 15 months old and pleased to see now at 3 he has matured beautifully. Rich chestnut markings and in excellent coat with good feathering all over; more in balance now in terms of size but still has excellent confirmation with good depth of chest, straight front, well sprung ribs, good turn of stifle and strong straight hocks. Moved effortlessly with good drive from the rear and level topline throughout. But his head is to die for, absolutely gorgeous expression with large dark eyes, correct teeth and the most masculine but gentle expression. Reserve Best Dog.

2nd Thomas’ Bowfort Bertie Wooster of Pepsywood; 3 yo blen; lovely topline, moved well with excellent rear and front leading to parallel movement throughout and a lovely profile. Nice large dark eyes, correct teeth, good pigment, well placed ears and gentle expression. Good depth of chest, well sprung ribs and good body.

3rd Morgan’s Hearthfriend Top Withens

Special Limit Black & Tan or Rugby Dog (2/1)

1st Earl’s Earlrae Pickle Pepper; see 2nd in Puppy Dog

Open Dog (3/0)

1st Whitman & Tarabad’s Khatibi Bark Obama JW ShCEX; I’ve judged this dog before and now at 4 yo all his positives still ring true. The most gorgeous head with a gentle but handsome expression, expressive large dark eyes and correct teeth. Excellent outline on the stand with level topline and tailset, both maintained on the move. Well laid back shoulders leading to straight front with good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Good turn of stifle leading to strong, well let down hocks with good bone all over. Moved with drive from the rear and elegance around the ring, with his glossy raven black coat completing the picture. Best Dog and Best in Show.

2nd Morgan’s Hearthfriend Top Withens; tri boy; nice head with large dark eyes and nice expression. Decent topline throughout and presented a nice profile on the stand with solid straight front and good rear angles.

3rd Vaughan’s Diddlidors All Sewn Up

Special Open Bred by Exhibitor Dog (2/0)

1st Towse’s Miletree Joseph; 3 yo blen; lovely head with gentle expression and expressive large dark eyes, correct teeth. In beautiful coat with excellent markings and rich chestnut colouring. Presented a beautiful profile with excellent front, well sprung ribs, good depth of chest, body, good rear angles and parallel movement throughout. Was in the running for Best Dog but was a little unsettled, giving his handler a hard time and throwing off his profile.

2nd Hobbs’ Beaconsfylde Catch the Kiss JW; 4 yo blen; nice head with beautiful large dark eyes, good pigment, expressive ears and gentle expression. Solid straight front, good length of neck, good spring of rib and nice rear angles. Moved well with good reach and drive; presented in lovely rich chestnut coat.

Veteran Bitch (5/0) – A very tough veteran class with some lovely exhibits of the breed.

1st Whitman & Tarabad’s Denham Over the Moon (IMP USA); 7 yo b/t; such a beautiful exhibit and a pleasure to judge. So youthful for age; absolutely gorgeous head with large dark eyes, good teeth, good dark pigment and such a feminine expression. Good length of neck led into a perfectly level topline and excellent profile. Moved parallel constantly with excellent reach and drive. Glossy raven black coat with rich tan markings in excellent condition completed the picture. Reserve Best Bitch, Best Veteran Bitch and Best Veteran in Show.

2nd Hogan’s Stavonga Angel Eyes; 7 yo blen; large dark eyes with gentle expression; in lovely condition with a compact shape, good depth of chest, well sprung ribs, good topline, short coupling, excellent rear and fluid carefree movement throughout. Lovely coat with rich chestnut markings and excellent pigment.

3rd Wimberley & Newman’s Finjaro Celestial with Trishine

Res Hitcham & Bartlett’s Sorata Sophie Anne at Korolevsky

VHC Dawson’s Cloudywing’s Charlotte of Luphenex RL3

Minor Puppy Bitch (9/2) – Another challenging class full of very promising youngsters.

1st Towse’s Emberlace Sophia; an absolute baby at just 6 months old; a blen with already very rich chestnut colouring; full of spirit and gave her handler a very hard time, but on the move showed such fluidity with effortless strides, excellent topline, great reach and drive. Lovely bone for so young a puppy, beautiful large dark eyes, feminine expression, correct teeth and just oozes sweetness. Definitely one to watch also. Best Puppy Bitch.

2nd Whitman & Tarabad’s Khatibi the Queen’s Peach; came across some very tough competition today; 8 month old ruby; lovely topline throughout, moved well with good reach and drive, parallel away and back and well carried tail. Straight front, chunky body, excellent depth of chest, well sprung ribs and short coupling. Most gentle expression with large dark eyes, correct teeth and good pigment. Lovely rich ruby red coat already coming through nicely.

3rd Fisk’s Rebhann Oh La La

Res Player’s Aranel Poetry in Motion

VHC Mynott’s Honeybet Freedom

Puppy Bitch (2/0)

1st Stanton’s Cassandy Forget Me Not; nearly 12 month old b/t; beautiful head with large dark eyes, feminine expression, correct teeth and good length of neck. Nice bone, good body, well carried tail and good rear angles. Moved well with good rear drive. Lovely glossy coat coming through in a raven black colour.

2nd Earl’s Earlrae Lavender Blue; 11 month old b/t; another beautiful head with large dark eyes, correct teeth, very expressive ears and endearing expression. Lacked in coat compared to 1st but had excellent bone, straight front, excellent body, well sprung ribs, good rear angles, well carried tail and a lovely profile on the move.

Junior Bitch (4/1)

1st Zobernyte’s Filaretta Go Lakaja; 17 month old tri; lovely head with a very gentle feminine expression and correct teeth. Maintained a lovely topline throughout and moved fluidly. Good markings and in sufficient coat. Nice neck, good front, well sprung ribs and short coupling. Very pretty exhibit overall.

2nd Brewer & Moody’s Charlottetown Gina Bea; 15 month old blen; very beautiful feminine head, with lovely expression, correct teeth, large dark eyes and expressive ears. Had a level topline throughout, very compact with decent bone, good chest and body and well carried tail. Gave her handler a little bit of a hard time.

3rd Salisbury’s Clopsville Harmony

Novice Bitch (4/1)

1st Edwards’ Delhaze Devil Woman; 15 month old blen; a very feminine head with lovely use of ears, which are well set, good pigment, large eyes, correct teeth and gentle expression. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders, level topline, straight front, well sprung ribs, short coupling and good rear angles. Moved well with an excellent side profile and good drive. Lovely coat in excellent condition.

2nd Mynott’s Honeybet Hot N’ Naughty; near 18 month old tri; very compact little bitch; with straight front, well sprung ribs, sufficient body, short coupling and excellent rear angles. A very feminine head with correct teeth, large dark eyes and gentle expression. Covered in excellent coat in great condition. Moved well with a very exuberant personality. Just a tad smaller than my ideal and compared with 1st.

Graduate Bitch (4/0)

1st Mangham’s Charnavale Perfect Angel; 2 yo blen; a very nice head with gentle expression, large eyes, correct teeth and well set ears. Lovely and compact, kept a level topline throughout and presented a beautiful profile. Moved parallel at all times with good reach and drive. Excellent body, well sprung ribs and good rear angles. Beautiful coat in lovely condition.

2nd Brewer’s Bowfort Crème Eclaire; 15 month old blen; another nice head with beautiful expression, large dark eyes, correct teeth and expressive use of ears. Gave her handler a hard time but presented an excellent topline and moved well when settled. Lovely body, with well sprung ribs, straight front and good rear angles. Lacked in coat compared to 1st but had a lovely rich chestnut colour.

3rd Hobbs’ Beaconsfylde Minuet

Res Glenn’s Shelpet Samara at Lilorchard

Post Graduate Bitch (2/1)

1st Dawson’s Luphenex Little Lady Katie; 3 yo tri; a nice little compact bitch; nice head with gentle expression, good blaze, dark pigment and nicely set ears. Straight front with well sprung ribs, good body and good depth of chest. Tail carried well and moved nicely around the ring.

Special Limit Blenheim or Tricolour Bitch (3/1)

1st Dawson’s Luphenex Little Lady Katie; see 1st Post Graduate Bitch.

2nd Salisbury’s Clopsville Dixie; 4 yo tri; came very close to 1st. A very nice head, correct teeth and gentle feminine expression. Moved well with good tail carriage. Straight front and stood well in a nice profile. Lovely conditioned coat a plenty.

Special Limit Black & Tan or Ruby Bitch (2/0)

1st Sedgbeer’s Russmic Jasmine Rose; 2 yo ruby; gorgeous head with a very feminine but gentle expression; lovely large dark eyes, correct teeth and expressive ears. Kept a level topline throughout and moved very well with good reach and correct tail carriage. Well sprung ribs, well let down hocks and good depth of chest. In a lovely rich ruby coat with shone beautifully.

2nd Earl’s Earlrae Lavender Blue; see 2nd Puppy Bitch.

Special Open Bred by Exhibitor Bitch (2/0)

1st Hogan’s Stavonga Wendy’s Song; 18 month old blen; a very feminine head with the gentlest expression, beautiful large dark eyes, well set ears, correct teeth and topped off with the desired lozenge. Kept a level topline at all times and presented a delightful profile on the stand and on the move. Moved with drive and reach and kept parallel at all times. Coat coming through beautifully to top off the picture. A delightful little bitch. Best Bitch and Reserve Best in Show.

2nd Mynott’s Honeybet Pep ‘C Kola; 5 yo b/t; a super compact little girl but in excellent balance. Lovely profile with straight front, well sprung ribs, level topline and good rear angles with excellent turn of stifle. Moved with drive. Lovely head with great pigment, gentle expression, correct teeth and delightfully expressive large dark eyes. Coat in excellent condition in a glossy raven black.