Northern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society

The Northern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society

Sunday 10th November 2024

Special Award Classes

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation to judge the ‘special award classes’ at their open show. It is always a joy to judge the cavaliers, a truly lovely breed. Thank you to the exhibitors for the pleasure of your dogs.

Puppy Dog or Bitch (2,1)

1. Mr B Rix - Ricksbury Elite

So much to admire on this very promising, 7 month old blenheim dog, with a well broken coat. Showing good overall balance. He has a lovely flow to his outline. Masculine head with a soft and gentle expression from his large dark eyes, high set ears, gentle stop with the correct length of muzzle. Good length of neck flowing into a firm level topline finishing with a well set on tail. Stands on well boned limbs and nicely bodied for his age. Moving true with good width behind, and showing drive. Just needing time to complete the picture

Graduate Dog or Bitch (7,2)

1. Miss Colavecchia - Carolus Camilla

Pleasing outline on this 18 month old Blenheim bitch, presenting a flowing profile when stood. Feminine head, with a flat skull, high set ears, and large round kind gentle eyes. Good length of neck seamlessly flowing into a firm well held topline. Nice spring to the ribcage and short coupled. Hindquarters show well angulated stifles, and a decent width of thigh. Presented in lovely coat, well broken and rich chestnut markings. She is a happy and positive mover, which won her the class over a lovely tri dog

2. Miss Walker - Carsan Richie Rich

Beautifully presented and in immaculate condition, 16 month old tri dog, with so much to admire. He has a lovely head piece, that gives a melting expression, with large dark eyes, well feathered high set ears and a good fill in below the eyes. Another with a good level topline, slight fall away at the croup. Loved his depth to the brisket and fill in of forechest. Standing on well boned limbs and well angulated hindquarters. Just lost out today as his movement was quite as precise as winner, but a very close decision

3. Taylor & Hughes - Revdvicki Heavenly Chance Loranka

Open (4,1)

1. Miss Colavecchia - Carolus Miss Elsie

What a delightful disposition on this 6 year old Blenheim bitch, a little pocket rocket, who is so attentive to her handler. When stood she has a pleasing silhouette, would like a fraction more length of leg for complete balance, but this did not detract. Feminine head, with a flattish skull, dark eye and pigmentation, well placed ears all giving a soft and gentle expression. She is well developed through the body, with a good spring of rib and a firm level topline, with a well set on tail which was in constant use!. She used her well angulated hindquarters to drive around the ring, showing reach and drive. Well presented with a long silky coat

2. Mrs Dawson - Luphenex Highland Fling

Smart Blenheim dog who is coming up 3 years of age. Masculine head of good proportions, correct ear placement with lovely feathering, large dark eyes, good pigmentation to give him a melting expression. Holding a firm level topline both stood and on the move. Put down in lovely coat and condition. Lovely demeanour, happy and outgoing, showing himself off well, but today not as tidy on the move as winner

3. Mrs Fox - Brymarden Scarlet For Lynmily