Scottish Kennel Club

SKC (May) Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

MPD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Leach’s Ouzlewell's Ralphie Lauren. 8 months, Blenheim with richly coloured well broken markings. Appealing head with correct skull to muzzle ratio. Dark pigment. Produces a pleasing profile both standing and on the move, maintaining a secure topline and correctly carried tail. Accurate front and rear action. Presented in first class condition. BPD & BPIB

2nd: Gibb-Stuart’s Tangledwood Love Be A Lady. 9 months. Pleasing to examine. Attractive masculine head with dark eyes giving typical expression. Correct dentition. Nicely bodied with a good spring of ribs. On the move he made full use of well angulated hindquarters. Close call.

JD (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Lovel’s Juzandia Keverne At Lovetrac. This 14 month old Blenheim dog has a beautiful but masculine head giving such an endearing expression. Large dark round eyes; and high set ears. Slight arch to his neck into well laid shoulders. Compact body, well ribbed. Holds a secure level top line on the move. Well set tail. He moved away soundly but would just like him a touch more animated.

2nd: Eccles, Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam Get Knotted. Lovely B/T. 13 months and there is a lot to like. Quality coat in super condition. Shapely neck and well laid shoulders, firm in body. Balanced in head, eyes dark and full of expression. Correct breadth to skull and clean muzzle. Moved very well.

3rd: Sim’s Llapsttam The Soprano at Tayhaar.

YD (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Chapman & Ireland’s Notorious Du Chateau Noblesse At Ellemich. 20 months. The more I saw the more I liked. Silky, lightly marked Blenheim coat in super order. Headpiece is impressive having good width to almost flat head with ears set high. Large dark captivating eyes set correctly apart all aid typical expression. His neck is gently arched, well laid shoulders. Good for chest and legs. He has a compact well ribbed body with short loins, and is most impressive on the move. His forehand is clean and purposeful; hindquarters strong and well angulated. He holds a secure topline with a low tail carriage, gently wagging. Champion quality. RCC.

2nd: Eccles, Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam Get Knotted. 2nd in JD.

3rd: Gow’s Legolas Aldaha Gold At Lyncraeg.

PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Lewis & Lewis’s Carleeto Cutie Pie JW. 20 months, masculine, of a lovely size and maturing nicely. Rich ruby coat well presented. Correct neck, shoulders and topline. Perfectly tail set and carriage. Presented in excellent condition. Steady and accurate on the move and particularly impressive in profile.

2nd: Spall, Clark & Matthew’s Llapsttam's Sir Prize. Another quality young dog from this kennel. Glorious head contains beautiful eyes. Presented in super coat and condition. At 2 years I felt that he was not quite as forward as 1. Moved OK.

3rd: FRASER, Rev Lesley Bracken Gold At Fraskye.

LD (10 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: Inglis & Inglis’s Verheyen Reacher At Craigowl JW. Totally new to me but I will certainly remember him! 21 months and approaching the zenith of maturity. Head is masculine with a soft, gentle expression. Eyes dark and meaningful coupled with excellent pigmentation. Completely unexaggerated he is super to examine. Body is well ribbed; short strong loins. Well laid shoulders and ample chest. He is moderately boned throughout which enhances the balanced picture. On the move he demonstrates a clean and precise forehand with well angulated hindquarters complimenting. Stunning in profile. Delighted (and surprised) to award him is crowning CC (with BOB) and shortlisted in the Group.

2nd: Vorderstrasse & Arrowsmith’s Arrowbien Dream Weaver. Another outstanding Blenheim. Well bodied with a nice spring of rib. Correct lay back of shoulders. Hindquarters have well-turned stifles. Enough coat. I really admired his head qualities. Moved steadily.

3rd: Walker’s Stavonga Sky Walker Kayceekay JW. OSW. ShCEx.

OD (9 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Chapman & Ireland’s Ch Ellemich American Express. This well-known Blenheim has super head proportions, gorgeous eyes and finished with a tapered muzzle all portraying such a gentle expression. He is so willing and attentive to his handler. Good spring of rib and of good length. In super coat and condition. Moves with such enthusiasm if a little untidily today, particularly in the challenge. When standing he presents a stunning picture.

2nd: Kilcoyne’s Ch Granasil Bourbon. Masculine but elegant male. Rich ruby coat presented in superb condition. Liked his balanced head and the appealing expression it portrays. Well sprung ribs and secure level backline. Correct amount of bone. Moved superbly giving 100%. Close call.

3rd: Lovel’s Lovetrac Brandon.

VD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Slack’s Willowheart Louis. 8 ½ year old Blenheim of correct size. His head portrays a soft gentle expression and contains dark round eyes. Good for pigmentation. Well angulated, he moved true in all directions. In super condition. Best Veteran.

2nd: Fraser’s Lewis's Leonardo At Fraskye. B/T which I really admired. Super to examine and in great condition. When standing produces an impressive outline. In a close call, although sound, he was rather unsettled on the move which gave 1 the edge.

3rd: Kynaston’s Granasil Golden Nugget Sh CEx VW.

SBD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Kynaston’s Granasil Ovaltine. 14 months old. Ruby and 4th in a strong Junior class. Nicely put together, he is of nice size in a good coat. Expressive eyes with dark pigment giving an appealing expression. Well ribbed; strong loins. He moved very well.

2nd: Law’s Xety Man On The Moon. Another Ruby and in good coat and condition. At 14 months he is maturing well. Liked his head and skull proportions. Correctly placed neck. A touch longer cast than 1. Level back flowing through to a well set and carried tail. Moved well.

3rd: Hood & Hood’s Rabymar New York

GCD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Lee’s Kelrick Stars Come Out. 6 years. Blenheim. Appealing head with soft gentle look. Well-set ears. Neat body proportions with enough neck, shortish body and pleasing angles. First class presentation and a very happy character!

2nd: Winning’s Narayden Black Coffee. B/T coat a little woolly in texture. Attractive type of head with good eyes. He was of a lovely disposition and clearly enjoys life!

MPB (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Parsons’s Anjomil Moonflower. Very elegant with such a pretty head which just gave her the edge in a closely contested class. 6 months and clearly promising. Large dark round eyes set nicely apart. Ears set high on nearly flat skull. Well angulated forequarters and good bend of stifle. Body was well ribbed. Secure top line; she carries her tail perfectly on the move.

2nd: Gibb-Stuart’s Tangledwood Wish Upon A Star. 9 months old and a lot to like. Nicely proportioned. Well bodied and produces such a balanced outline. In great coat and condition. Close call between two promising young ladies.

3rd: Deamer’s Tangledwood We Found Love Bankshill

PB (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Parson’s Anjomil Moonflower 1st in MPB.

2nd: Lewis and Lewis’s Vina Minelli Du Chateau Noblesse Mit Carleeto (Imp). 9 months and nicely proportioned. Lovely Ruby coloured coat and presented in A1 condition. She moves superbly in all directions. Well bodied and nicely angulated. Should do well.

3rd: Barwell’s Bowfort American Dreamer For Charlottetown.

JB (10 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: Hogan’s Arrowbien Hello Kitty At Stavonga. 18 months. Blenheim. Pretty feminine head containing expressive eyes enhanced by dark pigmentation. Head has a flattish skull, beautifully furnished ears frame the picture. Body is well constructed. When standing she produces a classic shape. Presented in glorious coat and condition. Of happy disposition she gives her handler 100%. On the move she is a very careful, accurate and elegant mover and nothing is exaggerated. In the challenge she further impressed me by her freedom of movement, using her slightly arched neck, balanced lay of shoulder and return of upper arm to cover the floor with ease supported by strong parallel rear drive. CC (her second I was told).

2nd: Waters’s Sweetbriar A Singer. Another beautiful Blenheim in super coat and condition. Well-developed and being of a lovely size and shape. Impressive feminine head contains large expressive dark eyes. Lovely finish of muzzle. Super dentition. Good for neck and shoulders. Well bodied. Moved OK.

3rd: Richardson’s Kringleholme Caprice

YB (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Gibb-Stuart’s Verheyen Jolene For Tangledwood. 15 months Blenheim. Her head is developing nicely and she has a good ear set. Excellent dentition. Neck slightly arched, leading to well laid shoulders. Well ribbed body. Impressive when standing and produces an appealing outline. Super on the move she was the most impressive mover in this very nice class.

2nd: Waddington’s Spindlepoint Gertie Jekyll. 19 month old. Feminine and of a lovely size and shape. Very attractive head containing round, dark expressive eyes, good pigmentation, enough cushioning and well set ears. Good dentition. Happy, wilful character, when settled she moved very well. Close call.

3rd: Snook, Toraylac Hello Summer.

PGB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Tremain’s Bonitos Companeros First Class (imp Deu). Ultra feminine head. Lovely eyes and finish to foreface. Head is framed by long, high set and well feathered ears. Body with good spring of rib, short coupled with good silky coat. Moved with drive and elegance. Best Special Beginners.

2nd: Lewis’s Carleeto Minnie The Minx JW. Lovely B/T character! Another one with a really nice head and expression from beautiful dark eyes. Good finish of muzzle. When standing she produces an impressive profile. Moved with reach and drive. In a very close call, just preferred topline of 1.

3rd: CHAPMAN, Mrs T Eikandi Amaretto At Daltonian.

LB (16 Entries) Abs: 4

A super class containing a number super ladies and in particular, the first three being beautiful examples of the breed.

1st: Lovel’s Lovetrac Born To Boogie. I felt this 2 year old is of a perfect size and shape. At one with her owner/handler she gives such a gentle and loving expression from a head that contains gorgeous dark eyes. Well set neck, she is short-coupled which aids a stunning silhouette when standing which just gave her the edge over 2. Steady and accurate mover. Her immaculate Blenheim coat was so beautifully presented and she was in superb condition. RCC.

2nd: Orderstrasse & Arrowsmith’s Arrowbien Funny Girl. 2 years. This super Blenheim girl is such a happy character. Stunning head. Slightly arched neck; correct shoulders and body is well ribbed. Secure level top line and low set tail which is carried perfectly on the move. Her silky well marked coat is beautifully presented. She moved accurately in all directions. Close call.

3rd: Ryan’s Cavallibrook Ophelia JW

OB (7 Entries) Abs: 0

Another class full of quality.

1st: Lovel’s Ch Lovetrac Theodora. I judged her as a younger and has matured into a very worthy Champion. Silky Blenheim coat of good patterning and presented immaculately. Her head is balanced giving a soft melting expression which I found so captivating which just gave her the edge over 2. Compact in body with low set tail. Impressive outline when standing.

2nd: Rix’s Stavonga Sea Change At Ricksbury JW. Totally sound, well balanced and proportioned throughout. She scores in body and construction demonstrating easy free movement covering the ground with ease. Blenheim coat has nicely broken up markings. Good for shoulders moderate reach of neck. Super chest and ribs, short loin, and secure topline.

3rd: Water’s Byermoor Curtain Call TAF.

VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Lewis’s Carleeto Nikita VW. 8 years old and in fabulous condition. This She scores in overall balance and shape. Balanced, feminine head with lovely kind eyes . Flat skull with good finish to muzzle and cushioning. High set ears well feathered. Ample neck above well placed shoulders and she holds a secure topline. Moved beautifully.

SBB (5 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Tremain’s Bonitos Companeros First Class (Imp Deu). 1st in Graduate B. Best Special Beginners.

2nd: Graham’s Aidanmoss Bella. 15 months. Lovely Blenheim coat of silky texture. Well-constructed, she is of a nice size and balanced without any exaggeration. Well sprung ribs and secure topline. Moved very well.

3rd: Liverton-Ovey’s Chantismere Conchetta For Halosey (IKC) JW.

GCB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Lee’s Kelrick Diamond Girl. 16 months, Balanced head containing appealing eyes which give a gentle expression. Correct ear placement and ear feathering. Body has a good spring of rib. Hindquarters are strong with well-turned stifles. Impressive on the move.

2nd: Leaver’s Revaelann Scrumptious. 3 ½ Head is feminine and contains such beautiful eyes. She examines nicely and presented in beautiful coat and condition. She moved very well. Just a touch less body weight to complete the picture. Close call.

Tony Allcock OBE (Judge)