The Scottish Kennel Club (October Show)

Judges Critiques

Mr Tom MATHER

Judging: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Toy Group

The Scottish Kennel Club (October Show) 2023

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL

BEST OF BREED : 1675 ARROWSMITH, Mr K & VORDERSTRASSE, Mr K Arrowbien Dream Machine
Dog CC : 1675 ARROWSMITH, Mr K & VORDERSTRASSE, Mr K Arrowbien Dream Machine
Res Dog CC : 1703 KILCOYNE, Miss C Ch Granasil Bourbon
Bitch CC : 1706 KOTANI, Miss Miyuki & CONLON, Mrs Catherine Ir Ch Rathbrist whatchulookinat
Res Bitch CC : 1737 RIX, Mr Brian Stavonga Sea Change at Ricksbury JW
Best Puppy : 1701 HUGHES, Mrs L Loranka's He's the One
Best Veteran : 1731 MCMURRAY, Mrs K Ch Harana Jack Jones At Merryoth VW
Best Special Beginner : 1695 HISSINK TREMAIN, Mrs Rose Bonitos Companeros First Class

 

I enjoyed my morning with the Cavaliers.  It’s a breed I have a special affection for as I won my first ever trophy with a Little Breach Cavalier back in the 1960’s, I borrowed him for the Child Handling class at my local Toydog Show and I was thrilled with my win! Temperaments were excellent and mouths were generally very good.  I was disappointed in some of the hind action as a number were very close and had little drive or muscle tone. Some otherwise good dogs were penalised for lack of pigmentation. I would remind exhibitors that this is an untrimmed breed!  Many thanks to my excellent steward.

Class 727 MPD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1708 KYNASTON, Miss K Granasil Ovaltine.  Ruby.  Has some quality and scored here in body development and particularly good hind action with some drive.  Very attractive head and expression.  Moderate chest, good legs and feet.  Flat, silky coat. Very promising.
2nd: 1709 LAW, Miss E Xety Man On The Moon.  Ruby.  Nicely proportioned head with good sized, dark eyes and gentle expression.  Well ribbed with good topline and tailset.  Moved well both ways.  
3rd: 1682 DEAMER, Mrs S Kelrick prince of dreams at bankshill

Class 728 PD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1701 HUGHES, Mrs L Loranka's He's the One.  Presents a lovely outline, moderate in all respects and he carries himself well on the move.  Lovely head and eye, nicely padded muzzle.  Excellent pigmentation. Mature in body and rib.  Presented to best advantage. Should finish at the top. Best Puppy.
2nd: 1718 LONG, Mrs Lorraine & LONG, Miss Helen Arroline Kryptonite.  A most attractive tricolour of obvious good quality and type.  Appealing head and dark, round eyes.  Nicely arched, moderate neck.  Could carry a fraction more weight to advantage.  Very impressive in profile.
3rd: 1708 KYNASTON, Miss K Granasil Ovaltine

Class 729 JD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1702 INGLIS, Mrs N & INGLIS, Mr Gordon Verheyen Reacher at Craigowl. Really handsome and masculine with a lovely head and kind, gentle expression.  Excellent pigment.  Excellent forehand with moderate, strong bone and nicelyt padded feet.  Well ribbed and has a perfect topline and good tailset.  I could easily have signed a CC for him. 
2nd: 1693 GOW, Mrs Lindsay Grace Legolas Aldaha Gold at Lyncraeg.  Another grand head with good pigmentation.  Failed a little in topline to the winner but he is well ribbed and short coupled with a good body.  Gay and sound on the move.
3rd: 1688 GIBB-STUART, Mrs Anne Tangledwood Someone to Love

Class 730 YD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1740 RYAN, Mrs K F Ch Cavallibrook George Ezra JW.  Scored here with his strong, positive driving action.  Appealing head with good pigmentation.  Excellent body and ribbing.  Nicely angulated, well muscled hindquarters.
2nd: 1736 RICHARDSON, Mrs M E KRINGLEHOLME KRAFTWERK.  He has the most lovely head and eye.  Gentle expression.  Moderate, nicely arched neck.  Well ribbed. Silky, well broken coat.  Very good in profile. 
3rd: 1684 FOX-SHONE, Mr & Mrs Andy & Maxine Pamedna Jacques

Class 731 PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1700 HUGHES, Mrs L Loranka's Encanto.  Black and tan.  Good skull, well set ears and dark, intelligent eyes.  Pleasing in forehand.  Good ribbing and he is short coupled wsitha. Good topline and well set tail.  Moved soundly. 

Class 732 LD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1675 ARROWSMITH, Mr K & VORDERSTRASSE, Mr K Arrowbien Dream Machine. A beautifully balanced and absolutely typical young male of great quality.  Lovely head with good pigmentation and the most gentle expression.  Excellent forehand, very good body and rib.  Well set tail which is well carried.  Moved out well with some drive from the rear and shown in peak form and condition.  CC & BOB.  I gather he gained his crown today so many congratulations. 
2nd: 1691 GOW, Mrs Lindsay Grace Lyncraeg Little Pip.  Has a lot of quality with a grand head, excellent pigmentation. Moderate, nicely arched neck.  Short coupled but could carry a little more body to advantage.  Looked really well in profile.
3rd: 1754 SWANSTON, Mrs G M Pamojill Arran

Class 733 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1703 KILCOYNE, Miss C Ch Granasil Bourbon.  Ruby.  Fabulous head and eye, dark pigmentation, gentle expression.  Short coupled and well ribbed with a perfect topline and tailset. Lovely flat, silky coat.  Moved soundly and with some style.  Reserve CC. 
2nd: 1716 LINTON, Miss L Thekop's Black'n Gold.  Black and tan.  Very typey, good skull and dark, round eyes.  Well ribbed body but just a fraction longer than the winner.  Good topline and tailset.  Silky coat.

Class 734 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
Three high quality Veteran dogs.

1st: 1731 MCMURRAY, Mrs K Ch Harana Jack Jones At Merryoth VW.  Black and tan.  Very worthy of his title and shown in splendid form and condition. He has a lovely head and gentle expression.  Moderate, nicely arched neck, good rib and body.  Short coupled.  Moved well. Best Veteran.
2nd: 1707 KYNASTON, Miss K Granasil Golden Nugget ShCEx VW.  Ruby.  Well balanced with a good forehand.  Flattish skull and good eyes and pigmentation. Short coupled and well ribbed.  Good coat.  
3rd: 1747 SLACK, Mrs Evelyn Willowheart Louis

Class 735 SBD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1698 HOOD, Dr Mandy & HOOD, Mr Peter Rabymar New York.  Ruby.  Scored here on maturity of body.  Pleasing head with good eyes and kind expression.  Good coat quality.  Well ribbed and short coupled.  Very good profile action.
2nd: 1709 LAW, Miss E Xety Man On The Moon
3rd: 1748 SLACK, Mrs Evelyn Dalvreck In Dreams

Class 736 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1749 SLACK, Mrs Evelyn Kinvaar Jumping Jack Flash at Eversbabes.  Very typical in outline and temperament.  Good skull and dark eyes.  Decent forehand and well ribbed body.  Pigmentation and dentition just let him down unfortunately.  Moved ok.

Class 737 MPB (10 Entries) Abs: 3
Two very pretty bitches at the head of this class.

1st: 1742 RYAN, Mrs K F & RYAN, Mr E L Sweetbriar Dancefloor Dust with Cavallibrook.  Has the edge in maturity at this stage.  Very good rib and body for age.  Lovely head and expression.  Sound and moved out with some drive and purpose.
2nd: 1759 WATERS, Miss Wendy Sweetbriar a Singer.  Good skull, lovely eyes and gentle expression.  Good forehand and impresses on the move with some drive her well angulated hindquarters.
3rd: 1705 KILCOYNE, Mrs Lesley & KILCOYNE, Mr Raymond Granasil Tea Leaf

Class 738 PB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1719 LONG, Mrs Lorraine & LONG, Miss Helen Arroline Eternity.  Presets a lovely outline with her nicely arched, moderate neck and excellent tail carriage.  Really pretty head and melting expression, excellent pigmentation. Flat, silky coat.    
2nd: 1729 MAXWELL, Miss Audrey Eliding Dream Elsa.  Black and tan.  A lovely character and typical in conformation and temperament.  Pretty, feminine head.  Good forehand. Sturdy, well ribbed body.  
3rd: 1685 FOX-SHONE, Mr & Mrs Andy & Maxine Pamedna Deja Vu

Class 739 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1739 ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn & CHAPMAN, Mrs Michel Ellemich Good Trouble With Gleniren.  Stood alone but like the Junior dog, I could happily have signed a CC for her.  Feminine with a very pretty head and expression, beautifully balanced and pleasing to handle with a good forehand, short coupled and well ribbed.  Flat, well broken silky coat.  Moved out soundly with some drive from her well muscled hindquarters.

Class 740 YB (7 Entries) Abs: 4
Three good bitches.

1st: 1741 RYAN, Mrs K F Cavallibrook Ophelia JW.  Flattish skull, grand eyes and good pigmentation. Excellent dentition. Moderate neck with well laid shoulders and decent forechest.  Well ribbed with perfect topline and tailset. Free moving with plenty of drive from the rear.  
2nd: 1735 NOLAN, Mrs Jennifer & BAYLISS, Mrs Anne Castlewytch Las Vegas.  A pretty, very feminine expression, lovely eyes and pigmentation.  Well blanced and nicely ribbed.  Moved well with particularly good hind action.
3rd: 1677 BENNETT, Mrs E Rishtte I'm Tinisha of Remmya JW

Class 741 PGB (9 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1697 HOGAN, Ms Maryann Stavonga Secret Crush JW.  Not in the fullest of coats but what she has is a good texture and she has nothing to hide. Lovely head and expression with good pigmentation.  Well ribbed.  Very impressive on the move with a free, flowing action with some drive.  Certainly a contender for the CC. 
2nd: 1679 BRYSON, Mrs Kate Sweetbriar Sundae.  Tricolour.  Close up and she too is a high quality bitch.  Very well put together and pleasing to handle on the table.  Really pretty head and expression, excellent pigmentation.  Good body.  Level topline and good tailset and carriage.  
3rd: 1760 WATERS, Miss Wendy Sweetbriar La Dee Da JW

Class 742 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1734 NOLAN, Mrs Jennifer Jernito Winter Hope.  Feminine and very typey with a lovely head and expression, super dark eyes.  Short coupled and well ribbed with excellent topline, tailset and carriage.  Good forehand.  Moved well both ways with some strength from the rear.  
2nd: 1704 KILCOYNE, Mrs L & HALL, Mrs G Granasil Popsicle.  A well made black and tan.  Pretty, feminine head and expression, nicely padded muzzle.  Really good body and rib.  Moved soundly.  Good coat texture.
3rd: 1744 SHARP-DIXON & REYES, Mr K & J Mitspip Mystical Spirit

 

Class 743 OB (9 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1706 KOTANI, Miss Miyuki & CONLON, Mrs Catherine Ir Ch Rathbrist whatchulookinat.  CC.  Completely new to me and I thought she was rather special.  Shapely and well balanced with a delightful head and expression, excellent pigmentation. Moderate neck which is slightly arched.  Well laid shoulders and good body and ribbing.  Long, silky coat which was presented to perfection.  Moved well with a fluid, easy action with some drive.  I gather that this was her second CC, good luck for a third soon. 
2nd: 1737 RIX, Mr Brian Stavonga Sea Change at Ricksbury JW.  Beautifully balanced with a very attractive head and expression.  Dark, round, well placed eyes.  Very good forehand.  Sound and free moving with some drive.  Lovely, well broken silky coat.  Reserve CC. 
3rd: 1699 HUGHES, Mrs L Loranka's Secret Potion

Class 744 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1743 SCOTT, Mrs M Toscam McKayla.  Tricolour. 10 years old and what an ambassador for the breed. Appealing head and expression, lovely clear, dark eyes, good mouth and dentition.  Sound and well bodied.  Great temperament. 

Class 745 SBB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1695 HISSINK TREMAIN, Mrs Rose Bonitos Companeros First Class.  A pretty, feminine bitch with lovely eyes.  Pleasing to handle with good body and rib.  Shown in excellent condition.  Moved out well and she shows to best advantage.  
2nd: 1715 LINTON, Miss L Thekops Shankly's Girl.  Ruby.  Again, she too is in great form and her coat is a lovely texture.  Pretty head, nice muzzle and good eyes.  Excellent rib and body.  Short coupled. Very well balanced.

Class 746 GCB NO ENTRIES

Judge: Tom Mather