King Charles Spaniel Association

The King Charles Spaniel Association Open Show 

26/09/26

Many thanks to the King Charles Spaniel Association for inviting me to judge their Open Show today and also Raoul Smith for being my steward to keep things running smoothly. A big 'thank you' too, to all the exhibiters who entered their lovely dogs under me.

BABY PUPPY DOG No Entries

MINOR PUPPY DOG (3)

1. Bowles-Robinson's Baldragon Crown Jewels. 6.5 month well broken and clearly marked tri with a lovely head and good dome to skull. Dark round eyes, well placed nose and low set ears. Good length to neck, level topline and cobby well ribbed body. Shoulders and stifles angulated which allowed him to move well with a pleasing outline. BPD.

2. Baker's Rignolla Tambourine Man At Cofton. 8 month old blenhiem with a lovely silky coat which is nicely broken. Lovely head with dark eyes and nose framed with low set ears. Moderate neck, level topline, sprung ribs giving a balanced outline. Not quite as settled on the move as class winner.

3. Rushton's Marsward Musketeer.

PUPPY DOG (2)

1. Tuesley & Swaine's Marsward Man On Fire. Ruby boy at 7 months who presents a coat of a lovely rich colour and silky texture. Masculine head, dark eyes and nose with nostrils wide and positioned correctly with enough rise to skull. Muzzle square with width and cushioning. Level topline and good spring of rib, and well bodied. 

2. Bowles-Robinson's Baldragon Fireworks N Fizz. 8 month old blenhiem boy, not quite as mature as my class winner and just needing a bit more confidence on the move. Lovely head, with good pigment to nose and eyes with enough rise over. Shoulders well laid, level topline and silky well broken coat completes the picture.

JUNIOR DOG (2)

1. Jackson's Amantra Thatchers Gold. This ruby boy at 13 months old presents a lovely shape from his well proportioned body as he stand 4 square and also on the move. His coat is rich in colour and well feathered, eyes large dark and well placed, with just enough rise over and jaw wide with neat lips. Shoulders well laid, topline is level, legs straight with well turn stifles, allowing him to move confidently with style.

2. Whitman & Tarabad's Khatibi's Night Howl. Another lovely boy of the same age but of different type to my 1st place. A clearly but lightly marked tri. Lovely head with good rise to dome, low set ears, eyes dark and round. Good length of neck, shoulders well laid shoulders and level topline. His body is well ribbed with good rear angulation allowing him to move well.

YEARLING DOG (2)

1. Smith's Chacombe Hendrix At Justacharma. 23 month old tri presented in lovely condition. Large masculine head and enough rise to dome. Dark round eyes, large nose with open nostrils and low set ears perfectly placed. Enough neck and level topline and tail well set. His rear angulation is good and strong which he uses on the move. I just prefered this boy to his brother (2nd place) as he is a little bit more mature and slightly shorter in loin giving a better outline. RBD.

2. Mochrie's Chacombe Harry On Downsbank. Litter brother to my winner of this class with similar qualities, I'm sure these 2 will swap places many times in the future. He has a lovely head and expression. I liked his size and his well broken silky coat, but just needs time to settle and mature. 

NOVICE DOG No Entries

GRADUATE DOG (2/1 Abs)

1. Boyer's Marchog Make Way For Ellinghurst. A lovely 16 month old ruby, well presented with a beautiful rich depth to his colour which makes him eye-catching. His masculine head has plenty of domed which carries his dark eyes, nose and low set ears that are correctly placed. Lovely neck leading to well laid shoulders and level topline, but just slightly longer in back than I would have preferred. Tail set is good, which he carried well, as he moved with confidence around the ring today.

POST GRADUATE DOG (5/1 Abs)

1. Boyer's Marchog Make Way For Ellinghurst. See previous class

2. Dunford's Headra's Bruce. A very mature 4 year old tri. He has long well feathered low set ears framing his masculine headpiece, dark round eyes and nose. Muzzle is cushioned with decent width. Good topline and angulation, confident mover .

3. Abbott's Helmajon Sibelius.

4. Maddison's Mitapip Macallan.

LIMIT DOG (4/1 Abs)

1. Matches Baldragon French Conexion At Fochai. A mature tri boy of nearly 3 years. He has plenty of coat, which is clearly marked. Head is large, masculine with plenty of cushioning. Eyes and nose dark, chest is wide, body is cobby good rear angulation making him a steady free mover showing a balanced outline.

2. Dunford's Headra's Bruce. See PGD.

3. Spall & Clark's Khatibi Ken Ya Believe I'm At Llapsttam.

OPEN DOG (3)

1. Abbott's Helmajon Rhapsaody In Blue. This boy just loves showing. He strides around the ring with ease as if he owns it, showing a pleasing outline as he does so. He has matured since I last judged him as a 2 year old, but he is not overdone in any way. His body is firm with a level topline, enough neck carrying a broad masculine domed skull. Muzzle is square and cushioned with neat lips, lovely dark eyes and nose with open nostrils. Legs are straight with good angulation to rear, which is well muscled. To finish off he presents a lovely silky coat with tan markings in all the correct places and clear black markings on a white background. Happy to award him BD & RBIS.

2. Maddison's Justacharma Northern Magic. Different type to my class winner, but still a lot to like about this boy. 6.5 years of age tri who moved around the ring steadily, presenting a good outline. Pleasing head and expression, good neck, level topline, well ribbed, compact feet and a decent coat. 

3. Champion & Jackson's Amantra Kings Oak.

VETERAN DOG (1)

1. Rushton's Tiflin We All Love Jack. 8 year old tri who is certainly not showing his age. He has a masculine head with a good dome, large dark eyes, good sized nose with open nostrils, jaw width is good with tidy lips. Topline is level leading from a moderate neck, enough angulation to allow good movement, giving a pleasing outline and a decent coat to complete the picture.

BABY PUPPY BITCH No Entries

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (4)

1. Baker's Shining Star Over Cofton. At just 8 months old, she is definatley a shining star. She entered the ring so confidently, showing a super balanced outline both on the move and stood. She has the silkiest of coats with rich chestnut markings on the pearly white background. A feminine head which is nicely domed, low set ears, eyes, dark and round with nose set correcty between. Muzzle is square, underjaw wide with turn up and enough cushioning. Her body is compact with a level topline, good lay of shoulder and well angulated rear allowing her sound and steady movement. BPB, BPIS & RBB. 

2. Bowles-Robinson's Baldragon Wears The Crown. Another quality puppy, but this one is wearing a well broken tricolour jacket. Again, very similar comments to my class winner apply, but not as steady and accurate on the move as my winner, though I'm sure with time and confidence this will improve.

3. Smith's Rosspenn Magical Moment For Justacharma Naf Taf. This is another lovely bitch who could not be overlooked. She was pleasing to go over on the table, but just hasn't quite got the confidence yet to show herself off in the ring.

4. Matches Baldragon Coronation Crown At Fochai.

PUPPY BITCH (1)

1. Tuesley & Swaine's Marsward Momentum. Blenheim bitch of 7.6months with a quality coat just coming through. Feminine head with good pigment to large open nostrils and round dark expressive eyes. Moderate neck with good lay of shoulder and level topline with enough rear angulation. She moves well, showing a balanced profile and also when stood.

JUNIOR BITCH (2/1 Abs)

1. Whitman & Tarabad's Khatibi Czech Me Out. This 15 month old correctly marked tri was presented in lovely condition, but she was not being very cooperative for her owner/handler, making it a bit difficult to assess her. She has a lovely feminine head qualities, moderate neck, and good lay of shoulder with level topline. Good rear angulation and could move well and stand, but only when she wanted to.

YEARLING BITCH (1/1 Abs)

NOVICE BITCH (1)

1. Baker's Shining Star Over Cofton. See MPB.

GRADUATE BITCH No Entries

POST GRADUATE BITCH (2)

1. Whitman & Tarabad's Khatibi Czech Me Out. See JB

2. Abbott's Helmajon Smyth's Cadenza. This 5 year old tri is another, who in true charlie form, only did what she wanted to do. Feminine head, nice size and shape once stood.

LIMIT BITCH (4/1 Abs)

1. Abbott's Helmajon Clara's Romance. At 5 years old this blenheim is showing a bit more maturity than my 2nd place, but both good breed type exibits. Feminine head with good pigment to eyes and nose. Ears are low set, cushioned muzzle enough width to underjaw and lips neatly finished. Moderate neck, firm topline, nicely angulated and well balanced, giving a pleasing profile standing and on the move 

2. Rutherford's Rignolla Devon Dreamer With Potbelli. 2 year old blenheim, with similar comments as to my 1st place, though I would have preferred her with slightly darker pigment. 

3. Baker's Cofton Part Of Your World

OPEN BITCH (2/1 Abs)

1. Gurtner's Bel Lux Ch Int Ch Una De Melcourt. 3 year old tri with correct markings. Feminine head, good pigmentation eyes and nose, which are placed correctly. Moderate neck, level firm topline. Good angulation to front and rear and moves well, but rear action could be tidier.

VETERAN BITCH (2)

1. Bowles-Robinson's Ch Chacombe Marana Baldragon. Wow, what can I say that hasn't already been said about this lovely girl at 9 years young, and so beautifully presented and in great condition for her age. She has a lovely feminine head of excellent type, which she carries proud as she moves with verve, but elegantly around the ring. In profile she presents a lovely balanced outline, with a firm cobby body which is in full coat. BB, BVIS & BIS.

2. Abbott's Cofton Reach For The Stars. Another quality 9 year old, but in a smaller frame and unfortunately lacking coat today. She is very well made, feminine and balanced all in a small package, but was up against a hard act to follow today.

JUDGE: Trish 

Potter (Toyswood)