United Kingdom Toydog Society

Thanks to the society for the invitation and their hospitality and to the exhibitors for bringing their lovely dogs for my appraisal and huge thanks to the stewards who went above and beyond to keep the ring running smoothly and to make my day easier. Overall I thought the quality was good but I was disappointed to find a number of undershot bites.

Special Beginners Bitch (8,0)

1st: LUNT, Mr P Oaktreepark Royal Ava 

This ten month old bitch had a well broken, blenheim coat of a rich colour and had the desired lozenge; she had a shallow stop, black nose and pigment and gentle expression. Looks good in profile with well laid shoulders, level topline and she moved freely. BSBB

2nd: FLOYD, Mrs J Laurami Comfortably Numb Short coupled 15 month old blenheim, who moved soundly and had high set ears, almost flat skull, long ear leathers, dark eyes and black pigment, preferred the type of 1st.

3rd: TAYLOR, Ms S Luvtayls Reach out in Faith Res: BRAGG, Miss Lesley Russmic Elysia for Cavalicious VHC: CLARKE, Mrs Jackie Cavalicious Lady Harriet for Ledshamclark

Veteran Bitch (5,0)

1st: REES, Mrs Sarah & REES, Miss Beth Embeth Bonny Boat JW Well turned out eight year old tricolour in good condition; she had dark eyes, black nose pigment and soft gentle expression. Well constructed with good reach of neck, spring of rib and turn of stifle and she moved soundly and happily around the ring. BVB

2nd: BYRNE, Mrs L Chantismere Chanson D'amour For Eithlynn Seven year old, well broken blenheim complete with lozenge, with long ear leathers framing a pretty face; she had dark eyes and a shallow stop and moved well showing off her good neck and shoulders.

3rd: COLAVECCHIA, Miss M Carolus Miss Liberty VW Res: FOX, Mrs Lynn Patricia Lewharle Izzadorable for Lynmily VHC: OWEN, Mrs L & Mr C Hansowens Ebony Star

Minor Puppy Bitch (7,0)

1st: KOSTER-TINDALL, Mrs Lucy Just six months old this blenheim shows so much promise. At present she is very raw but has a

shallow stop, dark round eyes, black pigment and soft gentle expression. She has layback of shoulder and moderate neck and she moved freely and happily. Look forward to seeing her when she matures.

2nd:OWEN, Mrs L & Mr C Hansowens Night Star Seven month old black and tan in gleaming coat; she looked good in profile with moderate neck and laid back shoulders, she was short coupled and had well turned stifles. She had a pretty head with dark eyes and pigment, but would prefer a flatter skull.

3rd: CHAPMAN, Mrs M,IRELAND, Miss T & Mr G & Mrs I ROBB Ellemich Good Trouble Res: BARROWCLOUGH, Mrs L Barrowlain Wish Upon A Star VHC: WILLIAMS, Mrs E D Granasil Tea House Moon On Sancana

Puppy Bitch (10,1a)

1st: REES, Miss Gwenllian Cavallibrook Desdemona at Parcauwen This richly coloured blenheim was almost twelve months old and had reach of neck, layback of shoulder, level topline and well turned stifle, she had a classic feminine head with dark round eyes

and pigment, shallow stop and gentle expression. She was well turned out and moved with drive. BPB

2nd: JARAMILLO, Miss Rebecca Conabec Lady Madonna This ten month old well broken blenheim was well constructed with good neck and shoulders, level topline and well turned stifle; she had large dark round eyes and black pigment. She was a little tooshort in foreface for my taste, but her other obvious qualities could not be denied.

3rd: LUNT, Mr P Oaktreepark Royal Ava Res: HUGHES, Mrs Lorraine Loranka's Dot Dot Dot VHC: CARR-TOMLINSON, Mrs J A Ledesham Cost A Lottie

Junior Bitch (12,0)

A quality class with some lovely dogs being unplaced

1st: SPALL, Mr M & CLARK, MR MATTHEW Llapsttam’s Eunice Presented in glossy coat and with rich tan, this thirteen month old black and tan was a real toy spaniel. Her skull was almost flat between the ears, she had lovely dark eyes and pigment and a soft gentle expression. She moved soundly keeping a level topline.

2nd: SHARP-DIXON & REYES, Mr K & J Mitspip Mystical Spirit This fifteen month old blenheim had lovely breed type, was small and compact and was well constructed. She had reach of neck and layback of shoulder and good rear angulation. She had a classic head, with dark eyes and pigment and moved soundly.

3rd: NOLAN, Mrs Jennifer & BAYLISS, Mrs Anne Castlewytch Las Vegas Res: LIVERTON-OVEY, Miss Hope Kinvaar Sunshine in pocket for Halosey VHC:LUNT, Mr P Oaktreepark Royal Ava

Maiden Bitch (8,0)

1st: KNIGHT, Mrs Christine Carolus Miss Chloe I liked the overall shape of this bitch who was full of breed type; a well broken blenheim complete with lozenge she had a gentle expression, dark eyes and pigment and was not exaggerated in any way. She had reach of neck and layback of shoulder and moved freely.

2nd: BRAGG, Miss Lesley Cavalicious Black Pearl Just fourteen month old, this black and tan was presented in gleaming coat with rich tan and had dark eyes and high set ears and moved well keeping a level topline.

3rd: CARR-TOMLINSON, Mrs J A Ledesham Cost A Lottie Res: KITSON, Mrs E Kadoogels Definitely Maybe VHC: CLARKE, Mrs Jackie Russmic Calista for Ledshanclark

Novice Bitch (7,1a)

1st: MYNOTT, Mr Stephen & MYNOTT, Mrs Marian Honeybet Irma La Douce Heavily marked tricolour with dark eyes and pigment, long ear leathers and a pretty expression; she was a lovely shape with moderate neck, short couplings and turn of stifle and she moved well and happily.

2nd: CLARKE, Mrs Jackie Russmic Calista for Ledshanclark This ruby bitch had lovely large dark round eyes, long ear leathers and a gentle expression. She had reach of neck and layback of shoulder and moved well.

3rd: Bragg Miss Lesley Russmic Elysia for Cavalicious Res: COOKE, Miss Nia Ledshamclark Heaven Sent VHC: CHADWICK, Mrs Emma & CHADWICK, Mr Mark Cavallibrook Why Oh Why

Graduate Bitch (11,2a)

A lovely class

1st: HOMES, Mr Dennis & HOMES, Mrs Tina Leogem Campanula Loved the size and shape of this petite bitch who had a well broken, richly marked blenheim coat. Shehad large dark eyes and black pigment, a flat skull and gentle expression and her head was framed by long ear leathers. She was well constructed and moved with elegance

2nd: HOGAN, Ms Maryann Stavonga Skylark A bigger bitch all through but her type could not be denied; she had a lovely head with large dark round eyes, black pigment, gentle expression and scissor bite. She was soundly made and moved freely.

3rd: LEE, Mr & Mrs Richard & Kelly Conchellia Vivi Velvette By Kelrick, Res: STANTON, Ms C Verheyen Isabelle at Cassandy VHC: LEWIS, Miss J & LEWIS, Mrs Carol Carleeto Minnie The Minx

Post Graduate Bitch (10,2a)

1st: MANN, Mrs A Lyndabelle Angel Song This blenheim girl was just my cup of tea, with her classic head and sound conformation; she had large dark round eyes, flat skull, long ear leathers, scissor bite and soft gentle expression. She had reach of neck, layback of shoulder, level topline and turn of stifle enabling her to move with drive. She is just 18 months old, but when fully mature she will trouble the best.

2nd: MACLAINE, Miss Sheena Arrowbien Sweet Dreams Richly marked well broken blenheim with dark eyes and pigment, almost flat skull and gentle expression; she had good depth of chest and moved freely but I preferred the style of 1st.

3rd: WILLIS, Mrs T & Miss D Dinitro's Amber Inferno Res: OWEN, Mrs Mary Elizabeth Narayden Gold Velvet VHC: TAYLOR, Ms S Luvtayls Reach out in Faith

Mid Limit Bitch (5,1a)

1st: HOGAN, Ms Maryann Stavonga Secret Crush A well broken blenheim who had left her coat at home today, but of such good breed type: she had a beautiful head with large dark round eyes, jet black pigment, scissor bite and gentle expression. She was soundly constructed with spring of rib and moved freely keeping a level topline.

2nd: KNIGHT, Mrs Christine Buttercup V'T Burgstse Hof at Carolus (Imp NLD) This bitch looked good in profile with reach of neck, layback of shoulder and turn of stifle, she moved with drive and elegance; preferred the eyes of 1st.

3rd: SURMAN, Ms R Harana Joan Jett Res: LUNT, Mr P Oaktreepark Magic Skye

Limit Bitch (12,1a)

1st: FOX-SHONE, Mr & Mrs Andy & Maxine Pamedna Tainted Love Loved the style and type of this blenheim bitch who had a lovely head with large dark round eyes, black pigment and gentle expression; she was soundly made with good neck and shoulders and moved happily and with drive.

2nd: HAZELTINE, Mrs J P Juzandia Lamanna A nicely broken and well presented blenheim with long ear leathers and dark eyes; she moved freely and happily and looked good in profile. A quality bitch but her shortness of muzzle lost her first place.

3rd: LEE, Mr & Mrs Richard & Kelly Kelrick Kiss From A Rose Res: VELLA, Mr A Cinderaic Sensual VHC: HUGHES, Mrs Lorraine Loranka's Secret Potion

Special Open Bitch (B/T or Ruby) (4,0a)

1st: SPALL, Mr M & CLARK, MR MATTHEW Llapsttam Sent From Heaven A well balanced ruby girl with a good length of leg, dark eyes, correct mouth and pleasing expression; she was soundly made and moved with drive.

2nd: OWEN, Mrs L & Mr C Hansowens Rising Star A five year old black and tan in gleaming coat with a flat skull, dark eyes and long ear leathers, she was well presented and moved soundly.

3rd: BRAGG, Miss Lesley Russmic Elysia for Cavalicious Res: CLARKE, Mrs Jackie Russmic Calista for Ledshanclark

Open Bitch (7,2a)

Two different types headed this class, both of which I loved, but I preferred the size and shape of 1st.

1st: HOMES, Mr Dennis & HOMES, Mrs Tina Ch Leogem Winter Melody Such a pretty elegant bitch who had a flat skull, large dark eyes, black pigment, scissor bite, long ear leathers and a soft gentle expression. She was well constructed with reach of neck, layback of shoulder, level topline which she kept on the move and nice angulation at the rear. She was small and compact and moved with drive, a real toy spaniel and I loved her. Bitch CC

2nd: RIX, Mr Brian Stavonga Sea Change at Ricksbury JW This richly coloured blenheim girl was well marked and in a bigger mould, but full of breed type; she had a glorious head with large dark eyes, black pigment, scissor bite and a beautiful expression. She was well constructed enabling her to move purposefully and with drive. RCC

3rd: LOVEL, Mr Philip Lovetrac Theodora Res: LEE, Mr & Mrs Richard & Kelly KELRICK KISS FROM A ROSE VHC: POTTER, Mrs T Toyswood China Girl

Elaine Waddington