Eastern Counties Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society

Eastern Counties Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society

Open Show – Thursday 4th July 2024

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at the ‘Eastern Counties Cavalier Kind Charles Spaniel Society’ Open Show, held in conjunction with Boston Championship Show. I was most honoured to have the privilege to judge this wonderful breed. We were fortunate to have a large, well manicured, flat ring, where all the dogs had the opportunity to show themselves off to advantage.

A huge thank you to every exhibitor for the pleasure of your beautiful dogs, it really is a super breed to judge. I was delighted with the entry of 86 dogs giving me plenty of quality dogs to judge. Some very close decisions in the classes and challenges. So thank you for affording me the honour and gracious sportsmanship on my decisions. Thank you to my lovely stewards for keeping me on track.

Veteran Dog (3,0)

1. Wimberly & Newman - Trishine’s Celestial Dream With Finjaro

7 year old Blenheim dog, who as a veteran still liked to provide his handler with a challenge! But once he settled, showed a lovely outline with strength all through but also a masculine grace. Lovely soft and gentle expression from his large dark eyes, muzzle well finished and correct amount of stop. Good length of neck and firm topline. Liked his depth and well sprung ribcage. Moved out purposefully and with drive, a little close in the rear. Well presented, with a more blanket chestnut jacket, coat in full bloom. – BVD & BVIS

2. Miss Hobbs - Beaconsfylde Catch The Kiss JW ShCM VW

Another lovely veteran who carries his years well, at 9 years old this Blenheim boy can certainly show himself off in style. A little stronger in head than winner, but with a pleasing expression, flattish skull, well set ears and dark large eyes. Liked his well developed body with a good ribcage and firm topline. Holding his shape well on the move. Presented in good coat.

3. Mr & Mrs Mynott - Honeybet Heads Up

Minor Puppy Dog (3,1)

1. R Jaramillo - Conabec Scrumpy Jack

Very promising 8 month old Blenheim dog, still very much in his puppy coat, but what a sweetie. Under the fluff, you can see a lovely shape, just needing time for it all to come together. He has a delightful head, such a keen but gentle expression. Lovely large dark eyes and pigmentation, nice finish to the muzzle. Held a firm topline with good body proportions. Moved with drive from the rear.

2. Mrs MacKenzie - Carsan In Your Dreams

Shapely 7 month old B&T dog, who showed himself off. When stood he is balanced and unexaggerated, with a nice flow to his topline. Pleasing head shape, and dark expressive eyes. He has enough depth and substance for his age, with a nice bend of stifle. Moving out well, just a bit bum high at the moment in profile.

Puppy Dog (7,0) a lovely class of youngsters, very close decisions

1. Mrs MacKenzie - Carsan Hot An Tasty

Smart 11 month old Blenheim dog, who showed his socks off today to take this lovely class. Still needing to mature all through but holds a lovely outline and his demeanour is eager to please. Good balance to his head piece, nicely filled in below the eyes, and well finished off muzzle, lovely dark inquisitive eyes. Good depth with ribs carried well back, with a good firm topline which flows into a well set on and carried tail. Taking this class for his free moving strides and drive from the rear – BPD & BPIS

2. Chapman & Ireland - Ellemich Bullet Proof

Loved the outline of this 9 month old Blenheim dog and thought he would be my winner initially. Liked his compact outline, and everything in the right place for his age. Typical head and soft expression, good length of neck, well developed through the ribcage, holding a firm topline and nicely angulated hindquarters. Sound but unfortunately seemed a little jaded on the move today which was a shame.

3. Mr & Mrs Mynott - Honeybet Hamilton

Junior Dog (3,1)

1. Mrs Koster-Tindall - Harana Now You Has Jazz

Very stylish 13 month old B&T dog, very striking appearance with lovely glossy jet black jacket and rich tan markings. On the stack he presents a balanced and flowing outline. Pleasing masculine head, flattish skull, high set ears, nicely filled in below the eyes which are dark and kind. He has a good length of neck flowing into a firm level topline. Chest of good depth with a nice spring of rib. Moving out well, tending to fly his tail a fraction today. Presented in a glorious flat coat.

2. Miss Kynaston - Granasil Ovaltine

Pleasing 15 month old ruby dog, liked his overall shape and compact outline. Being a little mischievous today and not settling on the move. Masculine head, gentle expression, long well feathered and high set ears with large dark eyes. Enough neck, holding a strong and firm topline, liked his forechest, depth and spring of rib. Kept his outline on the move in profile, not quite as together as winner today behind

Novice Dog (5,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Mynott - Honeybet Hamilton

Much to like on this 9 month old Blenheim dog, previously 3rd in the strong puppy dog class. Liked his overall make and stamp, so clean in outline and shapely. He has a nice flow from nose to tail. Pleasing and balanced head with an endearing expression, flattish skull, well placed ears with a dark eye and pigmentation. Good length of neck smoothly flowing into a firm topline, with a well set on and used tail. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Just needing time to finish maturing into himself. A happy mover

2. Wilkins & Wilcock - Fortunamajor Bettelgeuse

Eye catching 12 month old tri dog, marked with a dark blanket black. Masculine head, with clear tan markings, flat skull, large dark eye with a gentle expression, a little deeper in stop, well filled below the eye, and nicely finished muzzle. Moderate length of neck and firm topline. Well developed though the body, a fraction longer in loin. Moving freely, with a good head and tail carriage

3. Ms Walker - Carsan Richie Rich

Graduate Dog (1,0)

1. Miss Kynaston - Granasil Ovaltine

Repeat Junior dog

Post Graduate Dog (1,1)

Special Limit Dog (Blenheim or Tricolour) (3,1)

1. Chapman & Ireland - Notorious Du Chateau Noblesse At Ellemich

Such a smart 21 month old Blenheim dog, who presents a lovely silhouette when stood. Really liked him, and was up there for top awards. Impressive compact outline, sturdy but with masculine elegance. Handsome head, with a lovely soft and gentle expression, and nothing is overdone. Good length of neck with a slight arch, firm topline, well sprung ribcage. Right amount of bone and corresponding angulation fore and aft. Moved out cleanly but in the challenge lacked the drive of the winners today.

2. Lock & Thomas - Bowfort Bo Jo

Liked the overall size, substance, and masculinity of this 5 year old Blenheim dog. But not really giving his all to show off his virtues. Nicely balance head, with the right amount of stop, well filled in below the eyes, which are large and dark. Enough neck, firm topline and well set on tail. Well developed through the body. Presented in full bloom with a lovely well broken coat and rich chestnut markings. A Steady and true mover

Special Limit Dog (Black & Tan or Ruby) (2,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Ryan - Harana Pinball Wizard

Most appealing 2 year old Black & Tan dog, who shows himself off with confidence and style. Pleasing head shape, with a flattish backskull, well placed ears and those dark soulful eyes. Good length of neck, with admirable depth to the brisket and fill in of forechest. Ribs well sprung and carried well back a fraction longer in loin. Strong hindquarters, which he put to good use on the move, to drive around the ring. Immaculate presentation with his glossy flat black jacket and rich tan markings – RBD

Open Dog (0,0)

Special Open Dog Bred by Exhibitor Dog (2,1)

1. Arrowsmith & Vorderstrasse - Arrowbien Dream Weaver

Beautiful 2 year old well broken Blenheim dog, thought him right for size, substance, and masculinity. When stood he presented a picture of balance, with a compact outline and coat in full bloom. He has a soft and melting expression from those large round dark eyes, his long high set, well feathered ears framing his face. Well developed through the body, with a good spring to the rib cage and nicely angulated hindquarters, holding a firm and level topline both stood and on the move. It is on the move where he came into his own, a free and positive mover both fore and aft whilst maintaining his outline in profile. Delighted to award him BD & BIS

Veteran Bitch (1,0)

1. Miss Colavecchia - Carolus Miss Liberty VW

Delightful 11 year old Blenheim bitch. She has a compact and balanced outline and stands maintaining her outline, whilst looking adoringly at her handler. Liked her overall size and stamp. Pretty feminine head, flat skull, well feathered long high set ears and those large dark eyes. Well developed through the body, with a good ribcage and forechest. Moderate hindquarters. Moving out well, but in the challenge not quite the drive of the dog. Beautifully presented in a full coat. A credit to the owner - BVB

Minor Puppy Bitch (7,3)

1. Chapman & Ireland - Ellemich Bombshell

Very much a babe, but how delightful. At 8 months old this tri bitch stole my heart. She has the most appealing head and expression, her large dark eyes, are set well apart, the right amount of stop, and well feathered ears framing her face. Good length of neck, firm topline, ribs well sprung, forelegs straight and well under her. Needs to come up on the leg a tiny fraction for complete balance. A happy mover, with a good tail carriage. Coat well broken, flat, and silky.

2. Wilkins & Wilcock - Zandawns Rita

7 month old Blenheim bitch, looking a little raw compared with the winner, but the basics are all there, she is just needing to fill her frame. Liked her overall size and shape. Another with a pretty head, flat skull, nicely filled in under the eye, gentle stop and dark round eyes giving a soft expression. Good length of neck, firm topline, decent fill in of forechest, not quite the ribbing as yet. Good rear angulation put to use on the move to show good drive.

3. Mrs Parsons - Anjomil Moonflower

Puppy Bitch (9,3)

1. Mr & Mrs Sedgbeer - Russmic Olivia Rose

Very self-assured, happy, and outgoing 9 month old ruby bitch, loved her fun personality and zest for life! She is a real eye catcher, as she is so balanced, with a good height to length ratio, and a lovely flow to her outline. Feminine head, she has a gentle but cheeky expression. Good length of neck, flowing seamlessly into a firm and well held topline. Lovely development of forechest and depth to the brisket. The ribs are well sprung and carried well back. Her angulation is nicely balanced fore and aft. Showed herself off on the move, striding out well, with an ever wagging tail. Shown with a rich red jacket, a little in her underwear at present - BPB.

2. Jaramillo & Chadwick - Conabec Causing Chaos

Another lovely youngster, 10 month old Blenheim bitch, close up to winner. Taken by the overall picture when stood, as she is shapely and of a lovely type. Pleasing feminine head, of good proportions, large dark round eyes and dark pigmentation. Good length of neck with a slight arch, firm level topline, ribs developing nicely, a fraction longer in loin. Liked her hindquarters, with a good bend of stifle and width to the thigh. A positive and driving action from the rear.

3. Brewer & Moody - Bowfort Day Dream Express

Junior Bitch (8,1)

1. Mrs Ryan - Sweetbriar Dancefloor Dust With Cavallibrook

Very feminine 15 month old Blenheim bitch, who has a lovely flow to her outline on the stack. Presenting a picture of balance, being of a nice size, with the right amount of bone and substance. Her head is coming along nicely, with a flattish skull, well placed ears, lovely large dark expressive eyes and good ratio of back skull to muzzle. Clean through the neck which flows seamlessly into a firm level topline. Good depth to the brisket and fill in of forechest. Nicely angulated hindquarters. Moving true in all directions with a good head and tail carriage , presented in a silky jacket - RBB.

2. Mr Vella - Cinderaic Kerry

Stylish 16 month old Blenheim bitch, built on slightly sturdier lines, but so very feminine. Giving a pleasing outline when stood. Feminine head, with a flat skull and well placed ears and lovely dark gentle eyes. She is a really nice bitch to go over, with a lovely well developed body, good fill in of forechest, well sprung ribs and a firm topline finishing with strong hindquarters. Gaiting freely and with drive, tending to carry her tail a fraction higher today. Beautifully presented in a flat silky jacket

3. Miss Colavecchia - Carolus Camilla

Novice Bitch (8,3)

1. Mr & Mrs Mynott - Honeybet Mabel Louise

19 month old Blenheim bitch, who presented a pleasing outline when stood showing good overall balance. Still needing to mature through the body, but it is all there. Everything in moderation and balance. Pretty head, with soulful dark eyes. Good length of neck, firm and level topline. Starting to mature through the body. A powerful mover, showing herself off to advantage. Shown with a well broken coat of rich chestnut.

2. Mr & Mrs Chadwick - Cavallibrook Why Oh Why

2 year old Blenheim bitch, who had lovely rapport with her handler. Liked her overall size and shape, she has a nice flow to her topline when stood. Pleasing feminine head, nicely balanced, with a flat skull, high set ears, and kind dark eyes. Not quite the neck of winner. Well developed through the body, with a good ribcage. Moved out cleanly, but not quite the drive today. Well broken markings and shown in full bloom.

3. Ms Ireland - Charnell Here Comes Summer

Graduate Bitch (4,2)

1. Mrs Williams - Granasil Tea House Moon On Sancana

Outgoing 22 month old B&T bitch, loved the rapport she had with her handler. Very feminine all through. She has such a soft and gentle expression, with large round dark eyes, well cushioned muzzle and high set ears. Would prefer a touch more neck, firm in topline, good depth and ribs carried well back. Moved with lovely drive, a tad close behind, but happy in her action. Presented with a glossy black jacket and rich tan markings.

2. Mr & Mrs Gibb-Stuart - Verheyen Jolene For Tangledwood

Much to like about this 16 month old Blenheim bitch, but she was a little excitable today and not settling. Her outline when stood is compact and shapely, with good overall balance. She has strength and elegance. Pleasing head, with a flat skull, high set ears, and lovely large dark eyes. Good length of neck with a slight arch, well developed through the body, tending to lose her topline a little in the excitement of it all, falling away a little at the croup. Moved with verve and drive. Presented in a well broken coat.

Post Graduate Bitch (5,3)

1. Mrs Floyd - Laurami Comfortably Numb

Liked the stamp of this 2 year old Blenheim bitch she has a typical outline and sound in her construction. She just didn’t seem as settled or have the sparkle of the winners today which was a shame. Liked her head and expression, dark eyes and pigmentation, flat skull, and well feathered leathers, with such a soft and devoted expression for her handler. She has a lovely flow through the neck and topline to a well set on and carried tail. Well developed in the body. Harmonious angulation fore and aft. Moved soundly and true, just missing the sparkle in the final challenge, but liked her a lot.

2. Mrs Elkin - Elkjen Layla May

Shapely 3 year old Blenheim bitch , she is lovely and compact in her profile when stood. Liked her fun and outgoing nature, such a lovely temperament. She has a sweet expression with a bit of a cheeky glint in her large dark eyes. Her head is well proportioned, with a flattish skull, long high set ears and well filled below the eyes. Well developed through the body, with a good ribcage and forechest, today just tending to lose her topline a fraction. Moved out with enthusiasm but not quite as clean as winner.

Special Limit Bitch (Blenheim or Tricolour) (5,2)

1. Mrs Ryan - Cavallibrook Ophelia JW

Happy and outgoing 2 year old Blenheim bitch, full of quality and stands beautifully to show off her flowing body lines. She has the most appealing head, with a flattish skull, the right amount of stop, and correct length of foreface. Her large dark eyes give her such a melting expression. She has a lovely flow from nose to tail. Well developed in the body, with good depth and ribbing. Her topline is firm and level with a well carried tail. She moves with purpose with excellent foot placement. Presented in a lovely silky flat coat to finish the picture – BB & RBIS & BOS

2. Ms Ireland - Charnell Songbird JW

Smart 18 month old Blenheim bitch, who presents a pleasing outline when stood. Having a lovely flow from nose to tail. Balanced head shape, with a flat skull, lovely large dark eyes which are set well apart, high set ears, and nicely cushioned muzzle. Liked her well developed body, showing a good ribcage and forechest. Standing on nicely boned limbs. Moved out cleanly, but not the animation of the winner today. Coat in full bloom and of a rich colouring.

Special Limit Bitch (Black & Tan or Ruby) (6,4)

1. Miss Hobbs - Beaconsfylde A Dorable

What a little show off this 3 year old B&T bitch is, delightful to see her full of beans and enjoying herself. Liked her overall size, shape, and femininity. She holds a lovely firm level topline with a well set on and carried tail, which I have to say is constantly wagging. She has a lovely expression from her dark eyes, good length of neck flowing seamlessly into a firm and level topline. Nice ribbing and short loin to give the compact body proportions. Moved with enthusiasm and confidence, just a little close behind today. Well presented and at one with her handler

2. Miss Danks - Leeabbie Toodie’s Delight

6 year old B&T, built on a slightly larger frame than winner. Her head is a little stronger, but she still retains a lovely expression. Her eyes are large round and dark, with a nicely cushioned muzzle, lovely long and well feathered ears framing her face. Good length of neck, with a deep body and well sprung ribcage. Standing on well boned limbs and nicely angulated hindquarters. Presented in a long silky coat with good feathering. Today tending to lose her topline a little on the move but showing drive from the rear.

Open Bitch (2,1)

1. Mrs Williams - Charnell Gintastic For Sancana JW

Another bitch with much to commend her. This Blenheim bitch is coming up 3 years of age and presents a quality picture when stood. Very balanced and graceful in her outline. One that was in the mix for top awards. She has clean lines, flowing and balanced. Her expression is so gentle and kind, with a shallow stop, well filled below the eyes which are large and dark. Good length of neck with a slight arch, firm topline, nice spring to the ribcage and fill in of forechest. Liked her angulation fore and aft being harmonious. Moving out purposefully. Darker blanket markings of rich chestnut, flat and silky in texture.

Special Open Bred by Exhibitor Bitch (1,1)