Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club

Firstly I would like to say thank you to the Cavalier Club for the honour of judging at this show. I first awarded CC’s 32 years ago and since receiving this invitation 4 years ago I have been looking forward to this day immensely. It was so lovely to enter the hall full of people with an air of excitement in the room. The hall was beautifully decorated with various banners and spring flowers, congratulations to all concerned, I know how much hard work goes on behind the scenes and I am sure it was greatly appreciated by all who attended.

I was honoured to have a lovely entry of 212 waiting for me and would like to thank all the exhibitors for entering especially those who had travelled from overseas.

As judges we all judge to the breed standard through our own eyes and obviously see it slightly differently – today I was looking for an elegant free moving toy spaniel with a gentle expression which isn’t extreme in any areas. I felt the overall quality on the day was higher than in previous years when I have judged in the UK, there were a few domed heads and short stops which are not correct, please read the breed standard. A short stop completely changes a cavalier’s expression. Temperaments all day were excellent. There isn’t a perfect dog and I was spoilt for choice in many of the classes and was more than happy with my unbeaten lineup. In a number of cases I was splitting hairs, the open class was one of the best classes I have ever judged.

It was a pleasure to be sharing the day with Joakim Ohlsson from Sweden all our final decisions on the day were unanimously agreed.

A final personal note, a huge thank you to my two stewards both dear friends - Kirstie and Lucy for helping to keep the day running smoothly, we had a mammoth task and between us we managed to keep to time. I couldn’t have asked for anybody better to be part of the day and lastly it was so lovely to have my mum sitting ringside all day, she had judged this show 15 years ago, this lovely breed has taken our family down a very happy road since they entered our lives in 1973.

It truly is a day I will never forget.

Baby Puppy (4 – 6 Month) (11 Entries, 1 Absent) A lovely start to the day! They all entered the ring full of beans, we had a few bunny hops and spinning tops but none seemed to be overawed by the occasion.

1st Jaramillo’s Conabec Causing Chaos

A sassy baby blen of 5 months who went from standing very smartly four square to literally causing chaos! Just the right size for her age. Very appealing head with dark eyes and correct ear placement. Level topline. Good spring of rib. Her coat is a lovely colour. When she concentrated she moved steadily both ways. She is very typical of her breeding and has lots of promise.

2nd Jackson’s Fortunamajor Pumpkin Spice

Another promising blen of 5 months, just slightly lighter boned than the first. She also had a lovely head with dark eyes, excellent pigment, clear muzzle. Moved with plenty of drive. Well presented.

3rd Rhodes’ Calonlan Sweet Dream

Res Maclaine’s Ellemich Whoops A Daisy at Pennygown

VHC Jackson’s Fortunamajor Weeping Angel

Special Veteran (7 – 9 yrs) (11, 2) What a lovely class of oldies, such a pleasure to judge.

1st Cukic & Jovanovic’s Milbu Joy And Pride

8.5 year old heavier marked Blenheim who was presented in excellent condition. Her soulful eyes draw you in, lovely feathered ears set correctly. She covered the ground so easily holding her topline perfectly with her head held high on her graceful neck. Her daughter won a very good limit class later in the day showing she has passed on many of her attributes to her. I was delighted when my co-judge agreed to her going Best Veteran in Show.

2nd Loades’ Rosirius Bluebell

This blen has the most lovely eyes. Excellent pigment and well set ears. She is evenly marked and in lovely condition. Good spring of rib. Another one who strode around the ring with purpose carrying her head well.

3rd Lewis’ Carleeto Nikita VW

Res Barrowclough’s Ch Almonroyd Catch A Wish at Barrowlain

VHC Dawson’s Luphenex Little Lady Katis

Special Vintage (10+ yrs) (5, 2) I was splitting hairs between these grand old ladies, each of them a credit to their owners.

1st Loades’ Rosirius Clover

12 year old blen who has many of the same attributes as her daughter in the previous class. Good pigment, clear muzzle with dark eyes. She moved steadily around the ring – a lovely girl. Her owner is to be congratulated on the condition of both of her ‘older’ ladies they are a credit to you. I must just mention the winner of the vintage dog class – what a lovely boy he was, congratulations to his owner, he looked fabulous going around at the end of the day.

2nd Colavecchia’s Carolus Miss Liberty VW

This well marked blen wagged her tail continuously throughout the class. Another one with the most gentle expression. Fabulous long ears. She moved with plenty of drive.

3rd Owen’s Narayden Golden Touch at Hansowens

Minor Puppy (18, 2) A class full of promising babies with the first three places being very close.

1st Atkins’ Lacerta Luisa

Blenheim baby. Showing so much promise. She’s an ideal size and shape. I loved her head she has a very gentle expression, dark eyes, good pigment. She is nicely marked and her coat was in lovely condition. Correct bone for her size and a good spring of rib. Level topline held well on the move. Very exciting prospect, will follow her with interest.

2nd Ireland’s Charnell Here Comes Summer

Another promising prospect. Catches your eye with her outline. On the table she is lovely to go over. Dark eyes, clear muzzle, good ear placement. She moved well around the ring. She has a fabulous temperament. I am sure both these puppies will have a fun summer ahead.

3rd Barwell’s Bowfort American Dreamer for Charlottetown

Res Corner’s Delaby Miss Daisy

VHC Hawkins’ Lexody’s Incanation

Puppy (28, 7) Another very promising class which can only bode well for the future on the breed.

1st Smith’s Beaudale Little Bit Naughty

This eyecatching ruby is still very raw but has so much promise. She has a gentle expression, lovely dark eyes, well tapered muzzle and correct earset. Lovely neck and shoulders moving onto a level topline. Moved well both ways and held her topline on the move. She was presented to perfection and had the most fabulous gleam to her coat. The more I looked at her the more I liked her. I was delighted to make her Best Puppy Bitch in show.

2nd Towse’s Miletree Una

This well marked blen is so very typical of her breeding. I loved her size and shape. She has a lovely head, dark eyes and excellent pigment. Level topline and good spring of rib. She moved steadily both ways with plenty of drive. Nicely presented.

3rd Cunningham’s Revdvicki’s Esther Verheyen

Res Waters’ Sweetbriar A Singer

VHC Hazeltine’s Juzandia Endelyn

Junior (15, 2)

1st Jackson’s Amantra Fancy Fox

I first saw this tricolour last summer and was taken with her then, she has continued to fulfil her early promise. She is nicely marked with tan in all the right places. Gentle expression. She has a fabulous neck and shoulder placement. She moved well around the ring. Just needs some more feathering to finish off the picture.

2nd Vella’s Cinderaic Kerry

Richly marked blen larger sized that the first. She has good pigment with dark eyes. Right amount of bone for her size. She moved well behind using her hindquarters to advantage.

3rd Burrows’ Granasil Coffee Bean at Revdvicki

Res Bubb’s Sweetbriar Heirs And Graces with Wandris JW

VHC Richardson’s Kringleholme Corvette

Yearling (12, 3)

1st Jaramillo’s Conabec Lady Madonna

Very promising blen. She is an ideal size. Gentle expression, excellent pigment and dark eyes. Correct earset. She has a lovely neck and shoulders, level topline and strong hindquarters. She took her time to settle on the move but once she did she moved very well. A happy girl, made my shortlist and one that I will continue to watch with interest.

2nd Owen’s Hansowens Night Star

This black and tan lives locally to me so I have seen her grow from a promising baby. She is lovely to go over on the table. Cushioned muzzle and dark eyes. She moved well going around the ring. Presented with her coat gleaming and constantly wagging her tail.

3rd Conneally’s Coedgwylum Greta

Res Dyachok’s Yumi Salika Soul

VHC Potter’s Toyswood Me Myself And I

Novice (26, 6)

1st Schulz’s Nobel Dancer’s Orangina

This beautifully headed ruby only just made the class and I am so glad she did! She has a gentle expression with dark eyes, full ears. Level topline which she held well on the move. She immediately holds your eye with her outline going around the ring. Her coat was presented beautifully.

2nd Ireland’s Charnell Songbird

She is typical of her breeding with the eyes we have come to expect. Very pretty, clear muzzle excellent pigment. She is a nicely marked blen. She moved well both ways and steadily around the ring. Very attentive to her handler.

3rd Day’s Julchrisgor I Am Sweet

Res King-Smith’s Harana Hopelessly Devoted to Ispahan

VHC Mancey’s Estrid Alberta

Special Graduate Blen or Tri (15, 6)

1st Rizzi’s Giovavalier Filippa The Rebel

This blen caught my eye on the first go around. One of the prettiest heads here today. Lovely expression, well filled muzzle. Correct ear placement. Desired lozenge. Just the right amount of bone for her size. She carried her head proudly around the ring. An exciting prospect who just missed out on being shortlisted due to maturity.

2nd Hazeltine’s Juzandia Morgelyn

Another lovely blen who pushed first all the way. Lovely head with a gentle expression and excellent pigment. Well set ears. She is nicely marked, rich colour and her coat was presented well. I liked her size and her shape.

3rd Case’s Cobbets Pink Fizz at Ginajay

Res Crouch’s Cobbets Cameo Peach with Kassan

VHC Bloomfield’s Toraylac Gracious Oaklake

Special Graduate B/T or Ruby (13, 2)

1st Owen’s Hansowens Night Star

2nd in yearling

2nd Lewis’ Carleeto Minnie The Minx

Another lovely b/t. All of this exhibitors dogs have joie de vivre attitude to the show ring! Dark eyes and good pigment. Level topline which she held on the move and moved well both ways. Splitting hairs between these two.

3rd Lee’s Conchellia Vivi Velvette by Kelrick

Res Evans’ Svena Angelarc Aurora

VHC Kitson’s Kadoogels Kozette

Post Graduate (11, 2)

1st Waters’ Sweetbriar La Dee Da JW

This blen is such an honest little girl. She is very pretty with dark eyes and a sweet expression, well feathered ears. Loved her neck and shoulder placement. She moved effortlessly around the ring. A lovely example of the breed.

2nd Gibson’s Toraylac Honolulu

Another smart nicely marked blen. She is correct size. Pretty head with dark eyes. Correct bone for her size. She moved steadily around the ring. Whilst standing she constantly wags her tail. I am sure these two will always be there or thereabouts this year.

3rd Butler’s Tamyse Taffeta

Res Williams’ Charnell Gintastic for Sancana JW

VHC Martins’ Kinvaar Kataleena to Clemartill

Mid Limit (12, 5)

1st Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam’s Eunice JW

Exquisite black and tan toy spaniel. She has caught my eye from the ringside last year and I was pleased to have the opportunity to judge her. Lovely head framed by well feathered ears with dark eyes, excellent pigment and cushioned muzzle. She is a lovely size and shape. Level topline and good spring of rib. Correct tailset. She moves so steadily and gracefully. Delighted to award her the Reserve CC and will follow her with interest.

2nd Lovel’s Lovetrac Born To Boogie

I liked the size and shape of this blen. Her head is not overdone in anyway. Desired lozenge. She is well marked a lovely rich colour and her coat was beautifully presented. She moves steadily around the ring Very showy and attentive to her handler.

3rd Ireland & Jones’ Moonvale Mai Tai for Charnell

Res Colavecchia’s Carolus Miss Elsie

VHC Konoike’s Ainrose Caramel Peanut

Limit (16, 6)

1st Ward’s Gentle Star Halle Berry at Charalier (Imp Srb)

This eyecatching blen was the daughter of the Best Veteran in show and has many of her attributes. Lovely to go over on the table with her gentle eyes, clear muzzle and excellent pigment, fabulous long ears. Good spring of rib. She moved very well around the ring, with plenty of drive. She is very nicely marked and was beautifully presented.

2nd Hazeltine’s Juzandia Lamanna

Splitting hairs between these first two. This Blenheim is an ideal size, correct amount of bone. She has a very attractive head with lovely eyes and excellent pigment. Moved very steadily around the ring carrying her head very proudly.

3rd Waters’ Byermoor Curtain Call

Res Owen’s Hansowens Night Star

VHC Konoike’s Ainrose Caramel Peanut

Special Open Bred By Exhibitor (8, 1)

1st Lovel’s Ch Lovetrac Theodora

I love the size of this Blenheim. She has a pretty head, dark expressive eyes and her head is framed by well set ears. Level topline both standing and on the move. Carried her tail well. Her coat is a lovely colour and beautifully presented. She made my final four.

2nd Levy & Sedgwick’s Pascavale Shanice

This nicely marked tricolour is very much my cup of tea, she is a lovely size. She has dark eyes and excellent pigment. Correct ear placement and fabulous neck. She moved steadily around the ring and showed very happily when standing. Just lost out to first on maturity today.

3rd Spall & Clark’s Ch Llapsttam Sent From Heaven

Res Rhodes’ Calonlan Tri Mai Chai

VHC Owen’s Hansowens Rising Star

Open (11, 2) Fabulous class of quality girls

1st Eckersley & Reed’s Am Ch Chadwick Trivial Pursuit JW

This Blenheim caught my eye on the first walkaround. On the table the first thing you see is how pretty she is - her dark eyes framed by well set ears drew me in, she has a tapered muzzle, good ear placement. She has a lovely neck and shoulders, level topline, strong hindquarters and correct tailset. She moved effortlessly around the ring holding her head well. When standing her tail was wagging and she had a ‘look at me’ attitude. She has text book markings, her coat was beautifully presented. I was more than delighted to award her the CC and thrilled when my co-judge agreed to her going Best In Show

2nd Creary & Owens’ Can/Am Ch Cempa And Cedar Creek’s Silver Lining

Another Blenheim who had crossed the pond and what a lovely girl she is. The more I looked at her the more I liked her. She has a lovely head with dark eyes, clear muzzle and excellent pigment. Nice neck moving onto an excellent topline. She moved steadily around the ring covering the ground with ease. She is a beautiful example of the breed.

3rd Rizzi’s Int/Multi Ch Amelie Stardust

Res Echazarra & Galofre’s Magical Mist De Los Ursidos Kodiak

VHC Kerr’s Kinvaar Away With The Fairys

Elaine Berwick (Judge)