Luton Canine Association

Luton Canine Association - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Critique

Judge: Richard Lee (Kelrick)

Puppy Dog or Bitch (7,0)

1. Surman’s Charnell Go Your Own Way to Vallender. 7-month-old Blenheim puppy dog, well balanced and pleasing for age. Well broken markings with good length of neck, level topline on the move and very animated. Confident in personality. Good rear angulation and correct movement. Excellent head type with soft, melting expression, good pigment and dark eye. Well feathered coat developing nicely. Best Puppy in Breed

2. Dawson’s Hearthfriend High Hopes At Luphenex. 11-month-old Blenheim puppy dog with a dark eye, black nose and soft expression. Good feathering and well presented. Held topline on the move. Excellent turn of stifle and steady rear movement.

Junior Dog or Bitch (7,1)

1. Jackson’s Fortunamajor Jimmy Choo. 12-month-old Blenheim dog, well balanced with a lovely head and soft expression. Correct scissor bite. Moved with good reach and drive, holding a level topline at all times. Good front and rear angulation. Rich chestnut markings, black nose pigment and correct scissor bite. Very well presented. Excellent size and shape. Best of Breed.

2. Dawson’s Hearthfriend High Hopes At Luphenex. (see second in puppy)

Graduate Dog or Bitch (4,3)

1. Boutle’s Applebroad Pink Lady JW. 19-month-old Blenheim bitch of good size and shape. Feminine head with good pigmentation and correct scissor bite. Correct front and rear angulation, good spring of rib, good bone and substance and a pleasing outline. Moved soundly around the ring.

Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (6,1)

1. Surman’s Harana C'est Si Bon. 2-year-old ruby bitch with rich red coat and dark eyes. Excellent pigment, good length of muzzle and soft melting expression. Good topline on the move, tail straight off back and good rear angulation. Sound mover with good muscle tone and correct breed type. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Lunt’s Oaktreepark Royal Bliss. 2½-year-old Blenheim bitch with pleasing head proportions and good length of neck. Well broken flashy markings. Excellent head type with large dark eyes and correct dentition. Well balanced with good angulation. Good topline which she held on the move.

Limit Dog or Bitch (2,0)

1. Riis-White’s Tamyse Bear With Us At Cernyleaze. 2-year-old Blenheim dog Excellent length of coat and lovely masculine head with correct earset. Good front and rear angulation and well-turned stifle. Very animated and confident mover. Very well presented. Held his topline on the move.

2. Lunt’s Oaktreepark Royal Ava. 3½-year-old Blenheim bitch of good size and shape. Nice head with good length of muzzle, enough cushioning and soft expression. Soundly constructed with good rear angulation. Less animated on the move than first.

Open Dog or Bitch (8,3)

1. Dawson’s Luphenex Highland Fling. 4-year-old Blenheim dog with pleasing outline and soft expression. Good length of leathers, black nose and dark eyes. Short coupled and good spring of rib. Moved soundly with good rear drive. Spirited and confident.

2. Bloomfield’s Delhaze Reach For The Sky With Oaklake JW. 7-year-old Blenheim dog with good coat length and masculine head. Large dark eyes, black nose and a lovely expression. Strong bone and substance, moved with good reach and drive around the ring. Nice overall type.