| Dogs |
Mr A Shone (Cobalatino) |
It was a great honour and a privilege to be asked to judge The Parent Club Open Show at Top Barn over the weekend. I have turned down numerous other judging appointments over the past 18months or so as not to affect the entry for what I consider a prestigious show. It is always a worry for a judge wondering if they will pull an entry and I never imagined that the entry of 171 dogs would be of such quantity and quality. Thank you to all exhibitors who have supported the Club in entering this show. In several classes, the depth of quality meant that some exhibits went away without being in the cards which is no reflection on their quality, just the very high standard of competition in that class. Also in a couple of classes the top 3 could have easily changed places as their quality made decisions extremely hard and it was down to splitting hairs.
Thank you to the committee for organising a well run, well executed show. The atmosphere for the exhibitors and judge was fantastic, relaxed and friendly. A special thank you for my steward Ann Rennard who kept order and things running smoothly. Fortunately, the forecasted bad weather never materialised to dampen our spirits.
In today’s entry the depth of quality was higher in the bitches than the dogs. My main concern in the bitches was that some were too fine and needed more substance. The girls are our future breeding stock and need some substance to pass on.
Eyes on some exhibits (males and females) could have been bigger and we should strive for a lovely round dark eye as the almond shaped eyes are creeping into the breed. Without that round dark eye it is extremely difficult to get that melting expression so synonymous with the breed.
A general concern, I feel caution needs to be taken regarding the Cavalier head. Not being around the ring for a while I have notice that we seem to be losing the gently tapered muzzle and moderate stop; instead we are seeing a lower ear set, deeper stop, flat face almost round muzzle. While this can be extremely pretty, according to the breed standard it is not correct for the breed and if we are not careful we will be going full circle again and offering a prize to breeders to bring back the long nosed spaniel.
Overall, the dogs had wonderful temperaments, excellently presented and I found lots of quality typical dogs which reminded me why I came into and fell in love with this breed. |
| Best Dog |
Smith’s |
Beaudale Little Ted |
| Reserve Best Dog |
Claydon’s |
Brymarden Carolina Sunrise |
| Best Puppy Dog |
Smith’s |
Beaudale Little Ted |
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| Minor Puppy |
(7 Entries 4 Absent) |
A lovely class. |
| 1st |
Smith’s |
Beaudale Little Ted
What a star!! Ruby who was a right chunky monkey, good for bone, short coupled well angulated and well balanced. Fabulous colour. Lovely dark eye, good pigment and lovely melting expression with a correctly tapered muzzle. No hint of the ruby frown that can ruin the expression. Good ear and tail set. Short loin and moved with drive from the rear. Showed well. Loved him and had no hesitation in awarding him BD, BPD, BPIS, RBIS. Very promising. |
| 2nd |
Ethridge’s |
Diddlidors Deago
A little babe of a Tricolour. Nice tan marking. Again a lovely dark eye and sweet expressive head. More feminine and finer all over than 1 (which is not a criticism) which will develop over time. Good ear set completing the picture. |
| 3rd |
Newell’s |
Corbieanne Charlottes Boy |
| Puppy |
(8, 2) |
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| 1st |
Claydon’s |
Brymarden Carolina Sunrise
Another promising youngster of good type. A more heavily marked Blenheim than I would prefer but still oozes quality which can not be over looked. Again another exhibit good for bone. Nicely angulated and moved well. Nice head and soft expression with lovely dark eyes and nicely feathered ears for a youngster. Coat on the blow today which kept him back for top honours. RBD |
| 2nd |
Hughes’ |
Loranka’s Moonshine
Well broken Blenheim with lozenge. Pushed 1 hard for top place. Lovely head and expressive face and eyes. Excellent for type, size and balance. Presented in lovely condition. Just preferred the overall chunkiness of 1. |
| 3rd |
Moffatt’s |
Maibee Nureyev |
| Res |
Gamble’s |
Lisgarth Eclipse |
| VHC |
Etheridge’s |
Diddlidors Big Spender |
| Junior |
(6, 3) |
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| 1st |
Smith’s |
Beaudale Far Away Star
Ruby who is slightly longer cast than his minor puppy kennel mate. Still a quality exhibit as his placing suggests. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Again a nice dark eye, good pigment, expressive face and correct muzzle. Good tail carriage and moved well. |
| 2nd |
Rhodes’ |
Calonlan Wellington
Tricolour who is shorter than 1, with a nice expression, good tan. Short loin, shown in good condition. Just preferred the movement of 1. |
| 3rd |
Gaskell’s |
Jeilohn Andrew |
| Novice |
(2, 1) |
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| 1st |
Boardman’s |
Inami Lukas Minowara from Volney
Ruby who is good for type with a nice dark eye and expression. Well angulated behind. Good colour and pigment. Moved well. Tail carried a little too enthusiastically today. Presented in excellent condition. |
| Veteran |
(4, 1) |
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| 1st |
Gamble’s |
Loranka’s Stardom
Black and Tan of nice size and type. Good rich tan. Lovely eye and expression. Nice overall shape. Moved well and showed happily for an elderly gentleman. |
| 2nd |
Newell’s |
Corbieanne Misty Storm ShCM
Nicely broken Tricolour again good for type. Moved well. Nice rich tan. Lots of feathering. Showed happily. |
| 3rd |
Latteck’s |
Pascavale Mikie |
| Special Post Graduate Tricolour or Blenheim |
(7, 0) |
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| 1st |
Betts’ |
Kaidee Jasper Karrot at Shelpet
Well broken Blenheim with nice head, eye, pigment and expression. Good ear set frames the head perfectly. Good for size and angulation. Nice rich chestnut marking. Tail carried a little high. |
| 2nd |
Renaud’s |
Toraylac Denton
Nice for type. Heavier marked than 1. Nice eye, pigment and expression. Moved well. Nicely balanced. |
| 3rd |
Jones’ |
Timsar Master Sommelier |
| Res |
William’s |
Sancana Rainbow Warrior JW |
| VHC |
Newell’s |
Corbieanne Misty Storm ShCM |
| Special Post Graduate Black/Tan or Ruby |
(4, 1) |
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| 1st |
Wileman’s |
Narayden Dark Shadow of Narvidar
Quality Black and Tan who is slight longer cast than I would prefer. Correct ear set and good feathering. Rich tan, dark round eye. Good pigment and in lovely condition. Moved well. |
| 2nd |
Boardman’s |
Volney Blackberry
Another Black and Tan that is more masculine and shorter in the loin than 1. Rich tan. Nice eye and expression. Just preferred the overall picture of 1. |
| 3rd |
North’s |
Jalesto’s Ravin All Night |
| Limit |
(8, 4) |
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| 1st |
Crane’s |
Spindlepoint Macallan into Cranvarl
A quality exhibit feeling the strain of successive shows. This exhibit would have pushed BD and RBD hard if he had more weight on him today. Beautiful for type. Well broken Blenheim with nice eye, expression and correctly tapered muzzle. Lovely rich chestnut, good pigment and nicely feathered. Nice for size, shape, construction. Moved well and true but out of sorts today. |
| 2nd |
Betts’ |
Tashmit Sweetserve ShCM
Heavier marked and more masculine than 1. Lovely eye and expression framed by good ear set. Good pigment and rich chestnut marking. Moved well. |
| 3rd |
Price’s |
Bonnisbrooke Kensington |
| Res |
Moger’s |
Gayhalo Ffandango |
| Open |
(5, 2) |
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| 1st |
Mangham’s |
Garlouchi Just Magic of Charnavale
Attractive Blenheim. Good pigment, nice expressive dark eyes. Good ear set. Well broken rich coat. Nicely balanced and angulated. Lovely overall shape. Moved well. |
| 2nd |
Hughes’ |
Stonepit Heaven Sent to Loranka
Another well broken Blenheim with expressive head and eyes. Good for type. Moved well. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Close decision between 1 and 2. |
| 3rd |
Craig’s |
Cinderlace Arabis of Aldachel |
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| Bitches |
Mr A Shone (Cobalatino) |
| Best Bitch |
Butler’s |
Tamyse Toot Sweet |
| Reserve Best Bitch |
Inglis’ |
Craigowl Salzburg |
| Best Puppy Bitch |
Inglis’ |
Craigowl Salzburg |
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| Minor Puppy |
(26 Entries 6 Absent) |
Wow what a class of quantity and quality. Many quality exhibits here went away without a card. It is heartening that there are so many quality bitches around. |
| 1st |
Ireland’s |
Charnell Amarylis
Well broken Blenheim with sweet feminine expression. Lovely dark eye. Great for shape and size. Another chunky exhibit that is well angulated. Nice rich chestnut and good pigment. Excellent for type and one to watch with interest. Pushed hard for for top honours. Loved her. |
| 2nd |
Smith’s |
Beaudale Rosie Ribbons
Ruby who is the litter sister to my BD. Close decision between 1. Compact shape and lovely size. Well balanced and moved well. Excellent dark eye, pigment and colour. |
| 3rd |
Eustace’s |
Charnell Clematis of Salegreen |
| Res |
Newell’s |
Corbieanne Charlottes Girl |
| VHC |
Allitt’s |
Russmic So Delicious by Tillashby |
| Puppy |
(14, 4) |
Another top quality class. |
| 1st |
Inglis’ |
Craigowl Salzburg
My notes say "pop-chops with personality" and I hope this little gem of a girl reaches the top accolades as Ch. Korraines Atlantica did. Lovely shape and balance. Well broken Blenheim with fantastically feminine head that oozes breed type. Showed with gusto and moved well. Lovely dark eye, excellent head piece framed by sufficiently feathered ears for her age. Lovely top line and tail set. BPB, RBB. |
| 2nd |
Sutcliffe’s |
Aristor Fern
Similar type to 1 but a shade longer. Well broken coat. Good dark eye and expression. Excellent condition and nicely angulated. Well balanced. Moved well. |
| 3rd |
Towse’s |
Miletree Constance Spry |
| Res |
Meek’s |
Julchrisgor Just Amazin |
| VHC |
Mancey’s |
Estrid Cleopatra |
| Junior |
(15, 3) |
Three in a row, my cup runneth over with top quality exhibits. |
| 1st |
Brewer & Moody’s |
Charlottetown Inadream at Bowfort
Another ultra feminine Blenheim who is well marked. Lovely dark eye and melting expression. Good angulation and moved well, Good for pigment and feathering. |
| 2nd |
Parsons’ |
Miletree Rebeka
Close decision between 1 and 2. Feminine well broken Blenheim with sweet expressive face. Nicely angulated, well balanced and stood four-square. Lovely exhibit. |
| 3rd |
Bubb’s |
Wandris Cute As A Button |
| Res |
King-Smith’s |
Ispahan Sea Breeze |
| VHC |
Godwin’s |
Rebhann Angel of Harlem |
| Novice |
(15, 4) |
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| 1st |
Butler’s |
Tamyse Toot Sweet
Here I found what I was looking for, "Pop-chops". Ultra feminine sweet expressive well broken Blenheim who was unassuming but her quality and breed type was second to none, literally. Lovely soft, melting expression that I could not tire of appreciating, with dark eyes. Ideal for size, presented a lovely shape. Well balanced, well angulated and moved with grace. BB, BIS. Oozing type and quality and surely must have an exciting show career ahead! |
| 2nd |
Bubb’s |
Wandris Cute As A Button
Similar to 1 though slightly heavier marked. Good for pigment and lovely expressive head. Good for size and shape. Moved well, quality exhibit. |
| 3rd |
Sutcliffe’s |
Aristor Fern |
| Res |
Bishop Milnes’ |
Castlewytch Guinivere of Charnavale |
| VHC |
Stanton’s |
Cavisdale Reggae Mussic at Cassandy |
| Veteran |
(5, 3) |
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| 1st |
Turner’s |
Shalot Lady Bethan
Black and Tan in lovely coat and condition for a veteran. Nice head piece set with long ear featherings. Good tan. Well balanced and moved well. |
| 2nd |
Renaud’s |
Ellanaud Beatrix Potter
Blenheim with a nice head and expressive eyes. Well balanced and moved well. |
| 3rd |
Flower’s |
Anberan Tazoberry |
| Special Post Graduate Tricolour or Blenheim |
(12, 4) |
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| 1st |
Chapman’s |
Ellemich Exclamation
Ultra feminine headed well broken Blenheim full of quality. Well balanced and good angulation. Showed happily and moved with drive. Good top line. In my final top four. |
| 2nd |
Atkins’ |
Triodan Tiffany at Lacertra
Similar type to 1 in a Tricolour. Well balanced. Lovely dark eye and correctly cushioned muzzle. |
| 3rd |
Cornelius’ |
Charnell Line Dancer |
| Res |
Newell’s |
Corbieanne Octavia |
| VHC |
Crane’s |
Cranvarl Morning Glory |
| Special Post Graduate Black/Tan or Ruby |
(11, 1) |
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| 1st |
Gamble’s |
Harana Gladys Knight
A Black and Tan with a lovely shape and size. Nicely angulated. Feminine head with dark eyes. Lovely rich tan. Correct length of muzzle. Showed and moved with drive. Stood four square. |
| 2nd |
Cullen’s |
Cavisdale I Got You Babe at Chlojade
Well balanced Ruby with melting expression. Good pigment. Rich chestnut and good pigment. Well angulated. Showed well. |
| 3rd |
Bartlett’s |
Sorata Sophie Anne for Korolevsky |
| Res |
Owen’s |
Naradyden Diva Fever at Hansowens |
| VHC |
Lowe’s |
Turretbank Dark Delight |
| Limit |
(11, 2) |
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| 1st |
Hogan’s |
Stavonga Silhouette
Blenheim bitch with sweet expression, dark eye. Good ear set and pigment. Nice shape, size and spring of rib. Beautifully presented. |
| 2nd |
Whitfield’s |
Bevelmount Red Ribbons
Quality Ruby similar in type to 1. Sweet expression, with dark eyes and well cushioned muzzle. Lovely size and shape. |
| 3rd |
Hubbard’s |
Cobbets Dancing Diva avec Popolulu JW |
| Res |
Atkins’ |
Trodan Tiffany at Lacerta |
| VHC |
Pipkin’s |
Ryanmil Magic Flute |
| Open |
(9, 6) |
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| 1st |
Williams’ |
Sorata Barley Wine Sancana JW ShCM
A Ruby with a lovely shape and rich chestnut. Feminine head and sweet expression. Moved with drive and well angulated. Well feathered. |
| 2nd |
Brewer & Moody’s |
Am Ch Bowfort My Sweet Valentine
Lovely sweet expressive feminine Blenheim with good ear set and tail set. Stood four square. Showed happily. |
| 3rd |
Gamble’s |
Loranka’s Back To Black for Lisgarth |
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