THE WELSH KENNEL CLUB

Judges Critiques

Mrs E D WILLIAMS

Judging:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

My heartfelt  thanks for the invitation to judge my breed at this prestigious show that is The Welsh Kennel Club, to the Secretaries, Graham and Ann Hill, who after 20 years of hard work and devotion to the society are retiring. All that I needed was at my disposal and I also thank ‘the terrible twins’ who were my able stewards, Alan and Alan who kept all running smoothly. I was delighted with my principal winners and very proud to watch them competing in the beautifully decorated BIS ring. Most important, are my thanks to the exhibitors  who presented me with a quality entry which, at times, caused me a real headache as I was literally splitting  hairs when deciding my placings.

Those who know me will know that one of the many criteria I apply to my placings is construction, balance and moderation with a natural, untrimmed coat and I found plenty that met that criteria. The ground in the ring was, unfortunately, not in the best condition and some dogs coped better than others and,  perhaps, were not at their best on the move. However, I do feel that attention to rear construction and strength in hind quarters needs to be addressed with a number moving too close behind. Others, may have been too short in leg or long in loin. However, there were many pluses. On the whole mouths, were good and many had the beautiful head properties and temperament for which our breed is renowned.

BEST OF BREED : 166 LOVEL, Mr P Ch Lovetrac Born To Boogie
Dog CC : 185 REES, Mrs Sarah & REES, Miss Beth Embeth Rock The Boat
Res Dog CC : 148 KOSTER-TINDALL, Mrs Lucy Harana Now You Has Jazz
Bitch CC : 166 LOVEL, Mr P Ch Lovetrac Born To Boogie
Res Bitch CC : 126 HOMES, Mr Dennis & HOMES, Mrs Tina Leogem Campanula
Best Puppy : 170 LOVEL, Mr P Lovetrac Angelica
Best Veteran : 162 LOADES, Mrs Roslyn Rosirius Bluebell
Best Special Beginner : 122 HAWKINS, Miss Kayleigh Lexody Pandemonium Jw

Class 54 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st:  HAMILTON, Mrs Fiona Campbell Kilbarchans Moonwalker almost 9 year old blen, up to size but well put together, he has an attractive head with large dark eyes, ample cushioning, framed by well set on long leathers giving him a soft, kind expression. He made good use of his rear angulation, moving with drive and held his topline at all times BVD.

Class 55 MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: CUNNINGHAM, Mrs Mary Moonvale Vito Verheyen, very attractive well broken blen 9 months on the day, pretty head and expression, large, dark round eye, excellent dentition, neat little package of correct size, well balanced and constructed with good angulation all round, moving parallel in front and behind, he held his level topline with good tail set and carriage at all times, happy go lucky little chap with a lovely temperament, very promising puppy, BPD 2nd: HARTILL-SPEAK, Mrs Rebecca & HARTILL-SPEAK, Miss F Verheyen Woody Under Gracewincavs, another atractive well broken blen of just 6 months so still quite raw, correct size for age, good dentition, good temperament, moved parallel in front and behind, topline just needs to level up
3rd: MACKENZIE, Mrs C Carsan In Your Dreams

Class 56 PD (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: CHAPMAN, Mrs M A & IRELAND, Miss Tanya Ellemich Bulletproof, very attractive, well balanced 10 month blen, correct size for age, excellent dentition, he has large, dark round eyes framed by well set on ears, well ribbed, short in loin, with good rear angulation he moved well holding a level topline and good tail carriage, coat well broken of rich tan on pearly white coming down well. 2nd: MYNOTT, Mr Stephen & MYNOTT, Mrs Marian Honeybet Hamilton, another attractive blen of 11 months, good head shape with large dark eyes, well set on ears, lovely in profile showing his correct length of neck into well placed shoulders, more heavily marked than 1 but his coat is of correct texture and rich colour, good angulation all round, he moved well holding a level topline and good tail carriage, not the maturity of 1 3rd: JARAMILLO, Miss Rebecca Conabec Scrumpy Jack

Class 57 JD (9 Entries) Abs: 1
1st:  KOSTER-TINDALL, Mrs Lucy Harana Now You Has Jazz,  loved this attractive, well balanced and constructed 15 month b/t, handsome head with large dark, round eyes, eye, excellent dentition, well set on ears framed his correctly proportioned head, neck of moderate length, flowing into correctly placed shoulders and super topline and tailset, good angulation all round which he demonstrated on the move, straight and true with energy and drive, coat of raven black on rich tan, of good length and groomed to perfection, I was pleased to award him the RCC. 2nd: LOVEL, Mr P Juzandia Keverne At Lovetrac, very attractive well broken blen, well balanced with a lovely head and expression framed by long well set on leathers, good dentition, good angulation all round in excellent coat of correct texture and condition, held his level topline at all times, so much to like but he was a little lack lustre today. 3rd:  BUBB, Miss Alexandra Wandris Speak Of The Devil

Class 58 YD (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: LEWIS, Miss J & LEWIS, Mrs Carol Carleeto Cutie Pie Jw, really liked this attractive, well constructed Ruby standing in the richest red and well groomed jacket, excellent dentition, correct head shape with large, dark eyes, and kind expression framed with long leathers, well developed body and spring of rib, good angulation all round, although a little proud of his tail at times, he moved well, straight and true and  with drive  holding  his level topline, super temperament so attentive to handler. 2nd: CHAPMAN, Mrs M A & IRELAND, Miss Tanya Notorious Du Chateau Noblesse At Ellemich, attractive blen I have much admired from ringside, he has an attractive, well proportioned head, good rear angulation, topline and tail carriage, good temperament, alert and attentive to his handler, unfortunately, did not cope quite as well as 1 on the uneven ground
3rd: FIRTH, Miss N J Keycav Solo Sydney
 

Class 59 MD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: GAMBLE, Mrs Lisa Jane Loranka's I've Got The Look For Lisgarth, only just out of puppy, this well balanced, happy and alert Ruby youngster has an attractive head with large, dark eyes, good dentition, rich red coat of correct texture and in good condition, he moved well with good tail carriage, a little raw at the moment but time is on his side


Class 60 ND (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: JACKSON, Miss Sarah Fortunamajor Perseus, well constructed tri, correct head shape, large, dark eyes,  soft expression, good dentition, tan markings in the right places, ribs are well sprung, good rear angulation which enabled him to move with drive, held his topline on the move with good tail carriage, coat of correct texture and in  good condition, maturing well. 2nd: WALKER, Miss Gillian Carsan Richie Rich, unplaced in a strong Junior class but still lots to like about this tri, he has an attractive head with long leathers framing his  large dark eyes, good angulation, he moved well once settled. 3rd: WILKINS, Mr Connor & WILCOCK, Mr Kieran Fortunamajor Bettelgeuse At Tebaldi


Class 61 DD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: WILKINS, Mr Connor & WILCOCK, Mr Kieran Fortunamajor Bettelgeuse At Tebaldi, attractive head on this tri with his large dark eyes and soft expression, in good coat and condition, he moved well holding his topline and good tail carriage


Class 62 GD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: HUGHES, Mrs L Loranka's He's The One, although he stood alone, this attractive blen deserved his 1st place with his large dark eyes, soft expression framed by long leathers, correct dentition, in lovely coat and condition, good angulation all round, he moved well holding his level topline at all times, good tail set and carriage

Class 63 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: SPALL, Mr M & CLARK, MR MATTHEW Llapsttam's Sir Prize, neat well balanced little b/t, excellent dentition, large dark eyes, correctly placed ears, good coat of raven black and rich tan markings, good angulation all round enabling him to move well holding a level topline, just a little lack lustre today 
2nd:  JACKSON, Miss Sarah Fortunamajor Rubeus, attractive, richly coloured ruby in good coat and condition, I liked his head with his large dark eyes and well cushioned foreface, moved well holding a level topline and good tail carriage, just a little close behind 3rd: LUNT, Mr P Oaktreepark Royal Austin

Class 64 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: SPALL, Mr M & CLARK, MR MATTHEW Llapsttam's Heavenly Scent, stood alone but a worthy winner, this well balanced little ruby would always have caught my eye, lovely head and expression, large dark eyes, correct dentition, rich red coat of good texture, length and condition, good rear angulation which he used to move effortlessly holding his level topline with good tail carriage 

Class 65 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: REES, Mrs Sarah & REES, Miss Beth Embeth Rock The Boat, I have much admired this blen dog from ringside and was delighted that I was invited to judge him today. He has really come into his own and, in my opinion, been much overlooked. He is neat, well constructed and balanced and moderate all through, he has the correct head proportions and softness of expression we all strive for, large, dark eyes with well set on ears and long leathers to finish the picture. With good angulation all round and well developed muscle, he moved with ease, holding his level topline and correct tail set and carriage at all times. He was beautifully presented in his well broken, richly coloured, gleaming coat in excellent condition, I was pleased to award him the DCC, giving him his crown. 2nd: KILCOYNE, Miss C Ch Granasil Bourbon, lovely ruby with the most glorious head and kind expression, difficult to achieve in this colour, so attentive to his handler, fabulous pigment contrasting with his richly coloured , correctly textured coat, he has good angulation all round and  used his well muscled  body to move around the ring effortlessly, holding his level topline and tail carriage, a champion to be proud of, 3rd: LOVEL, Mr P Lovetrac Brandon

Class 66 SBD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: HAWKINS, Miss Kayleigh Lexody Pandemonium Jw, well constructed young dog who is maturing nicely, in his well broken, rich tan on pearly white coat of good length and texture, he has  a lovely expression with good head proportions, large dark eyes, well set on ears, dark pigment, a happy chap,  he moved well holding his level topline and good tail carriage at all times, I was pleased to award him BSB and watch him later being awarded the Special Beginner Group. 2nd: 1.JACKSON, Miss Sarah Fortunamajor Perseus, (see ND), 3rd: WILKINS, Mr Connor & WILCOCK, Mr Kieran Fortunamajor Bettelgeuse At Tebaldi

Class 67 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: LOADES, Mrs Roslyn Rosirius Bluebell, what a beautiful lady of 7 years this is! Well balanced and constructed, she is in the most glorious, correctly textured blen jacket in gleaming condition, correct head proportions, large dark eyes, long leathers, so feminine, she has good angulation all round, well muscled, she moved elegantly and with drive, holding her level top line and good tail carriage at all times, I was pleased to award her BV and later watch her receive Group 2 in a strong Veteran Group. 2nd: JONES, Mrs Sue Boatswain Azure At Droleus (imp Ita), neat little package of almost 9 years, she has a pretty head with large dark eyes good cushioning, framed by long well set on ears, very attentive to handler, being slightly shorter in body than 1, she did not cope with the uneven ground quite as well as 1.

Class 68 MPB (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: BRAGG, Miss Lesley Cavalicious Hello Dolly, well constructed and balanced b/t of just 6 months, still needs to develop in head but she has large dark eyes and good ear set, good dentition, good angulation all round, rich tan on raven black,  a happy little girl, she gave her handler a hard time but did enough to demonstrate her level topline and good tail set and carriage, very promising 2nd: HALL, Mr Andrew & HALL, Mrs Gail Granasil Miami Secret For Rootessma, 6 month, richly coloured ruby, good dentition, still a bit raw but good angulation front and rear, attentive to handler and moved well, just not quite the topline of 1, 3rd: CONNEALLY, Ms Sharon Melody Dobry Rok Of Coedgwylum Naf

Class 69 PB (11 Entries) Abs: 1
1st:  LOVEL, Mr P Lovetrac Angelica, I loved the shape of this very pretty well  balanced and constructed, well broken blen of 9 months, correct head shape with large, dark eyes, well set on ears and enough cushioning, correct dentition, good angulation all round, moved well holding a level topline, good tailset and carriage, happy little girl so attentive to handler, I was pleased to award her BPB and BPIB, 2nd:  SEDGBEER, Mr David & SEDGBEER, Mrs Andrea Russmic Olivia Rose, I have much admired this  9 month young lady from ringside and thought as she came into the ring that she could well be my class winner. She has a pretty head with  large dark eyes, well set on ears and correct dentition, the  richest of ruby jackets, is well balanced and constructed with good angulation all round, unfortunately, for whatever reason, she was not going to cooperate with her handler today and made movement difficult to assess, 3rd: O’GRADY, Mrs H A & O’GRADY, Mr M J Bevelmount Rose Maria Of Culverhill

Class 70 JB (6 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: ATKINS, Mrs Sue & ATKINS, Mr Chris Lacerta Luisa, very pretty 14 months blen well balanced and constructed, large dark eyes, enough cushioning framed by well set on leathers, correct dentition, well broken, silky, straight coat of rich tan on pearly white, good arch of neck into well laid back shoulders, managed to cover the uneven ground well holding a level topline and good tail carriage, very promising youngster 2nd: IRELAND, Ms S M Charnell Here Comes Summer, extremely pretty  13 months blen, neat little package of good overall shape with the sweetest of expressions, large dark eyes, enough cushioning, correct dentition, in good well broken coat of rich tan on pearly white and of good texture, good angulation all round, super temperament, but her over exuberance at times causing her movement to be somewhat erratic, 3rd: KILCOYNE, Mrs L & Mr R Granasil Tea Leaf

Class 71 YB (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st:  LIVERTON-OVEY, Miss Hope Chantismere Conchetta For Halosey (ikc) Jw, well constructed blen, large dark eyes, well set on ears and long leathers,  correct dentition,   coat of correct texture in good condition, a happy, alert and outgoing young lady, good rear angulation enabled her to move with drive holding a good topline, tail set and carriage, 2nd: LEE, Mr R & Mrs K Kelrick Diamond Girl, pretty blen with very attractive head, large dark eyes, enough cushioning framed by well set on long leathers, correct dentition, good angulation all round, level topline, good tailset. Unfortunately, a sudden, very noisy gust of wind seemed to upset her and prevent her from showing her best movement

Class 72 MB (7 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: LEWIS, Miss J & LEWIS, Mrs Carol Vina Minelli Du Chateau Noblesse Mit Carleeto (imp), just 12 months, well proportioned and balanced,  richly coloured ruby with the darkest of pigment, large dark eyes, enough cushioning for age all framed by long leathers made for a very pretty picture, correct dentition, good angulation front and  rear, she moved well holding her level topline, although a little proud of her tail at times, her tail set is correct, she moved happily with ease and drive, 2nd: PARSONS, Mrs A L Anjomil Moonflower, pretty head, large dark eyes, ample cushioning,  correct dentition, silky coat of rich tan on pearly white coming down nicely, good angulation all round, good topline, tail set and carriage, she moved well if not quite as positively as 1, 3rd: CHADWICK, Miss Leah Juzandia Lady Bug

Class 73 NB (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: PARSONS, Mrs A L Anjomil Moonflower, (2nd MB)

Class 74 DB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: PARSONS, Mrs A L Anjomil Moonflower (2nd MB),  2nd: HAWKINS, Miss Kayleigh Lexody's Divination, unplaced in a strong PB class but, nonetheless, a pretty little blen in well broken coat of rich tan on pearly white, large dark eyes and enough cushioning for age, well set on ears, super temperament, not moving at her best on the uneven ground 3rd: LUNT, Mr P Oaktreepark Royal Bliss

Class 75 GB (12 Entries) Abs: 5
1st: SMITH, Mr Mark Aranel Binky, what a little poppet, small but well constructed and balanced, with a beautiful head and expression, correct dentition, well broken coat of correct silky texture, rich tan on pearly white, good angulation all round, she moved well holding her level topline and tail carriage at all times, very promising young lady 2nd: BENNETT, Mrs E Rishtte I'm Tanisha Of Remmya JW, pretty, richly coloured ruby, dark pigment, large dark eyes, enough cushioning, framed by long well set on leathers, correct dentition, good angulation all round, in her gleaming coat of good texture and length, she moved happily and steadily at one with her handler, 3rd: WATTS, Mr Stephen & WATTS, Mrs SIAN Jamesbonny Pure Lucasade

Class 76 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: BUBB, Miss Alexandra Sweetbriar Heirs And Graces With Wandris, very attractive blen in good coat and condition, lovely temperament, pretty head with large dark eyes, enough cushioning, framed by well set on long leathers, correct dentition, good angulation all round, she moved holding her super topline, good tail set and carriage with ease and drive, one of several I considered for a higher award but she was unsettled in the final challenge 2nd: LEWIS, Miss J & LEWIS, Mrs Carol Carleeto Minnie The Minx Jw, and what a little minx she is! slightly larger than 1,  cavalier temperament in abundance, she has a pretty head with large dark eyes, enough cushioning framed by well set on long leathers, correct dentition, her coat is of rich tan on raven black although I would prefer a little more of it, very well constructed and balanced with a super topline, tail set and carriage, she moved well at all times
3rd: JONES, Mrs Rebecca Amiryck Aubree Of Verheyen

Class 77 LB (10 Entries) Abs: 2

A quality class.
1st: HOMES, Mr Dennis & HOMES, Mrs Tina Leogem Campanula, I just love the head on this ultra feminine, well constructed blen, she has the most beautiful large dark eyes, which draw you in and cannot be ignored,  her head is correctly proportioned with enough cushioning giving that softness of expression so important in the breed, well set on long leathers, correct dentition, good angulation all round with a lovely arch to her neck and good shoulder placement leading into a level topline and correct tail set, slightly longer in body that my CC winner, she moved elegantly and gracefully and I was pleased to award her the RCC
2nd: IRELAND, Ms S M Charnell Songbird JW, another very pretty blen with classic head proportions, large dark eyes, enough cushioning, all framed by well set on long leathers, correct dentition, good pigment,  rich tan on pearly white coat of good length and texture, she has good angulation all round, lovely neck and shoulders leading into a level topline, correct tail set and carriage, unlucky to meet 1 who coped more easily with the uneven ground 3rd: SPALL, Mr M & CLARK, MR MATTHEW Llapsttam's Eunice JW

Class 78 OB (12 Entries) Abs: 3

Fabulous class and I was spoilt for choice 1st: LOVEL, Mr P Ch Lovetrac Born To Boogie, this oh so neat little package just blew me away! She meets the standard so well, I could easily repeat it here - but I won’t. Just the right size, I was particularly taken with her pretty, correctly proportioned head, those large, dark eyes, super pigment, beautiful blen coat of rich tan on pearly white, of good length, but not excessive, which flowed, as she did, when moving  round the ring and with such ease and drive. She carried her constantly wagging tail straight off her level back, has the most wonderful cavalier temperament and never stopped showing. I was pleased to award her the CC and BOB to go forward as a worthy representative of the breed -pin the toy group  where,  I might add, she was still showing her socks off. 2nd: LEVY, Messrs Michael & SEDGWICK, Mark Pascavale Shanice, small and very pretty tri with excellent head proportions, large dark eyes, good pigment, well set on ears framing her well cushioned face, correct dentition, well broken coat of good length, good angulation all round, good tail set and carriage, level topline but when I called her in to challenge for the RCC, she did not manage the uneven ground as well as the RCC winner 3rd: VORDERSTRASSE, Mr Klaus & ARROWSMITH, Mr Kevin Arrowbien Funny Girl

Class 79 SBB (9 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: BENNETT, Mrs E Rishtte I'm Tanisha Of Remmya JW, (2nd GB),
2nd: LIVERTON-OVEY, Miss Hope Chantismere Conchetta For Halosey (ikc) Jw (1st Yearling) 3rd: 142 JONES, Mrs Sandra & JONES, Dr Peter Javerdi