DOG WINNERS

left to right: Veteran Ch Khatibi Bark Obama,
Judge Elain Berwick (Merrylaine),
CC Juzandia The Shaman,
RCC  LLapsttam’s Heavenly Scent,
Puppy Honeybet Hamilton

BITCH WINNERS

Left to right: Puppy Russmic Olivia Rose
RBCC Arrowbien Funny Girl
Judge Katie Sloan (Turretbank)
CC Ch Lovetrac Theodora
Veteran Rosirius Bluebell
Vintage Toscam Mckayla

Judge: Mrs. Elaine Berwick (Merrylaine)

Thank you to the Northern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club for the honour of judging dogs at their 50th championship show, which was held in conjunction with Leeds general Ch show. There was a lovely atmosphere ring side and it was ideal that this ring ran alongside the Leeds breed judging, hopefully not making it too long a day for exhibitors and the hard-working committee.

It had been 6 years since I last awarded CC’s in dogs and I was looking forward to the day immensely.
Thank you also to the exhibitors for the fabulous entry of 70 dogs especially with the show being on a weekday and also thank you to my ring stewards who kept everything running efficiently.

There isn’t a perfect dog but with one of the larger dog entries this year it was an afternoon of comprises with some ticking many boxes on the table to then be disappointing on the move. I was very pleased with my main winners who I feel are lovely representatives of our breed. Temperaments in all cases were excellent.

It was a pleasure to share the day with my co-judge Katie Sloan and all decisions made were unanimously agreed.

Veteran (2, 0) Two lovely old gentlemen
1st Whitman & Tarabad’s Ch Khatibi Bark Obama JW ShCEx VW
Nice start to the day with this 8.5 year old b/t. The last time I judged him I said he had ‘personality plus’ and he still has it! I liked his size, he has an elegant neck and good shoulder placement leading onto a level topline. He covers the ground so effortlessly and could certainly show some of the youngsters how to move. His coat was well presented and he had full ear feathers. I was more than delighted to award him Best Veteran Dog.
2nd Kynaston’s Granasil Golden Nugget ShCEx
Ruby boy aged 9.5. The first thing that attracts you is his soulful eyes and gentle expression with a few ‘old man’ grey whiskers. Excellent pigment. Good ear placement. Carried his head proudly on the move. Level topline and good spring of rib. His coat had a lovely shine to it. He moved very steadily around the ring.

Minor Puppy (3, 0)
1st Cunningham’s Moonvale Vito Verheyen
Smart blen boy of 8 months. He has a very gentle expression, clear muzzle, lovely dark eyes and excellent pigment. Very well marked and coat beautifully presented. Nice neck and topline. He moved very steadily around the ring and with confidence. Just right amount of bone. Shown very sympathetically by his young handler.
2nd Willis’ Dinitro’s Rock Steady Eddie
Splitting hairs between these two promising puppies. Eddie also has a lovely expression and fabulous pigment, clear muzzle and dark eyes. Correct ear placement. Richly coloured coat which was well presented. Bit looser in front at the moment but hopefully that will settle down. Two smart boys.
3rd Mackenzie’s Carsan In Your Dreams

Puppy (5, 0) Five promising youngsters, all at different stages of maturity on another day could of easily changed places
1st Mynott’s Honeybet Hamilton
Loved this blen boy. He is growing into a lovely youngster. His head is too die for with a gentle expression. Really liked his size and his shape. He has correct bone for his size. Lovely neck and shoulder placement and level topline which he held well on the move. Liked his outline both standing and on the move. Coat was in excellent condition and the Blenheim was a rich colour. Pleased to award him Best Puppy Dog.
2nd Tarabad’s Frondill Dandy Lion
10 month b/t sired by the Veteran winner and very like him. Dark eyes, good pigment. Right amount of bone for his size. He moved very well around the ring. Full of personality and ring presence.
3rd Sedgbeer’s Russmic Whiskey Business
Res Jaramillo’s Conabec Scrumpy Jack
VHC Leach’s Ouzlewell’s Ralphie Lauren

Junior (10, 2)
1st Lovel’s Juzandia Keverne at Lovetrac
A smaller but not in anyway twee Blenheim, correct bone for his size. He has a lovely gentle expression with large dark eyes. Correct ear placement. Good reach of neck leading onto level topline and good spring of rib and tail set. Coat was beautifully presented and a lovely rich colour. Moved steadily around the ring.
2nd Eccles, Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam Get Knotted
B/T with an attractive head and gentle expression. Dark eyes and correct length of muzzle. Nice neck moving onto level topline. He moved well around the ring. His coat was very well presented.
3rd Mackenzie’s Carsan Hot And Tasty
Res Smith’s Beaudale Smooth Criminal
VHC Harrison’s Milpoint Orient Express

Yearling (5, 1)
1st Walker’s Carsan Richie Rich
This smartly marked tricolour had just turned 12 months. Liked his head and gentle expression. He was beautifully presented and is well marked with tan in all the correct places. Right amount of bone for his size. He initially pulled when walking but once his handler changed hands he settled down and move steadily both ways.
2nd Nolan & Bayliss’ Castlewytch Nevada Gunclub
Blen of nearly 2 years. Nice head with dark eyes and good pigment. Correct ear placement. Level topline and good spring of rib. He moved well around the ring.
3rd Carr-Tomlinson’s Lorankas Bryn Terfal at Gerallyn
Res Dubrovska’s Hasano Lucky Ray

Novice (8, 3)
1st Wilkins & Wilcock’s Fortunamajor Bettelgeuse
Heavier blanketed tri boy with rich tan in all the right places. Gentle expression framed by well feathered ears. He is a nice size. Moved steadily around the ring, holding his topline well. Slightly distracted by the smells on the floor. His coat is in good condition and was presented well. Sired by my CC winner.
2nd Smith’s Beaudale Rumors
Ruby boy of 16 months. More masculine head than above. Kept his handler on her toes. He is all a bit legs and wings at the moment. Lovely ruby colour. Right amount of bone for his size. Well feathered ears. Would love to see him in 18 months.
3rd Harrison’s Milpoint Orient Express
Res Hamilton & Hogg’s Kringleholme Continental
VHC Dubrovska’s Hasano Lucky Ray

Graduate (7, 2)
1st Eccles, Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam Get Knotted
See Junior Dog
2nd Drewett’s Arrowbein Jamie
Have watched this boy turn from a gangly teenager into a handsome young man. He has the most lovely eyes, good pigment. Elegant neck, good shoulders and a level topline. He is very well marked and his coat was in good condition. He moved very well going around the ring. Showed well. Like a good wine he is continuing to improve with age.
3rd Hughes’ Loranka’s He’s The One
Res Kynaston’s Granasil Ovaltine
VHC Hood’s Rabymar New York

Post Graduate (3, 2)
1st Hood’s Rabymar New York
Richly coloured ruby. He has a nice expression with dark eyes, good pigment and cushioning under his eyes. Good ear placement. A level topline being slightly longer cast. Carried his head well on the move.

Limit (10, 5)
1st Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam’s Heavenly Scent
This ruby has the most gorgeous head and ‘look at me eyes’. From the tip of his nose to his tail he is quality. Correct length of muzzle, dark pigment. Correct ear placement. Good length of neck going onto level topline. In this class he tended to rush slightly on the move which spoils his outline, in the unbeaten lineup he was more settled. He has so much promise and is an exciting prospect going forward. If his handler can get him to settle more and show himself off to advantage he will have a fabulous show career and rightly so. I was delighted to award him the Reserve CC.
2nd Mynott’s Honeybet Tri Again
Heavier marked tri with narrow blaze, very long ear feathers framing his gentle expression. He did everything to not cooperate with his handler making her work for this place. He is a nice size and shape. Held his level topline on the move.
3rd Leach’s Ouzelwell’s Symphony
Res Walker’s Carsan Red Rebellion
VHC Griffith’s Frondil Happily Ever Arthur

Special Open B/T or Ruby (5, 1) Lovely to see such lovely wholecolours in this class.
1st Kilcoyne’s Ch Granasil Bourbon
It was a honour to be able to go over this well known boy. His coat was a lovely rich colour and beautifully presented. He has an attractive head with dark eyes and very good pigment, full ear feathers. He moved with ease around the ring and used his hindquarters to advantage. He is passing on his qualities to his offspring including his gorgeous ruby daughter who I was delighted to get the chance to go over and agree to her going Best Puppy In Show. Thank you for bringing him, he’s a very worthy champion.
2nd Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam’s Sir Prize
Younger B/T but a quality boy, slightly longer cast than above. He has the most attractive head, dark eyes and correct ear placement. Excellent pigment. Level topline and good spring of rib. He moved steadily around the ring. Will be an exciting prospect going forward, just needs time.
3rd Kerr’s Can Ch Cempas Northwest Passage to Kinvaar (Imp Can)
Res Eccles, Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam Get Knotted

Special Open Blen or Tri (3, 1)
1st Turnbull, Spall & Clark’s Llapsttam’s On Your Marks
Richly marked Blenheim. Showed well and moved steadily carrying his head well around the ring. Built on finer lines, he needs to put on a bit of weight. Very attentive to his handler. Presented well.
2nd Richardson’s Kringleholme Kraftwerk JW
Well marked blen with lozenge. Different head type to first. He has dark eyes and good pigment. Moved steadily but sadly losing his topline on the move.

Open (8, 2) Lovely class of quality boys, literally splitting hairs between them all.
1st Hazeltine’s Jazandia The Shaman
I have admired this boy from the ringside and was hoping to get an opportunity to judge him. He isn’t flashy but is such a lovely example of our breed. He is an ideal size and a true toy spaniel. He has a gentle expression with dark eyes and good pigment and ear placement with long ear feathering. Lovely neck, level topline, both standing and on the move. He moved well going around the ring using plenty of drive from his hindquarters. He carries his tail perfectly and stood wagging his tail constantly for his handler. I was more than delighted to award him the CC which completed his crown which he rightly can wear with pride. Reserve Best in Show
2nd Levy & Sedgwick’s Fr Ch Rio De Coeur Of Sevijeans at Pascavale
Recently joined the top drawer and rightly so. Another lovely toy spaniel a nice size and not too twee. Large eyes with a soft expression, correct ear placement, excellent pigment. Moved very steadily around the ring carrying his head well. Level topline and good spring of rib. Presented to perfection. Splitting hairs between him and the reserve CC winner.
3rd Holland’s Ch Bonniemadra Loked And Loaded
Res Rees’ Embeth Rock The Boat
VHC Levey & Sedgwick’s Forestcreek Im The Man at Pascavale

Elaine Berwick – Judge
7th August 2024

Judge: Mrs. Katie Sloan (Turretbank)

It was indeed an honour to be invited to judge at the Northern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society’s 50th Championship Show and a sincere thank you to all the exhibitors for allowing me to assess their cavaliers at this level and to accept my decisions with a sporting attitude.
This was my first UK judging appointment since Covid and my entry of 108 was numerically high but I must be honest, I felt the quality in general was considerably lacking. Where has the typical elegant cavalier outline and the sound movement gone in so many?
Having said that, my principal winners did “tick the boxes” and were indeed “my cup of tea.”
Thank you to my charming steward who was efficient, knowledgeable and kept proceedings moving effortlessly.
Sharing the day with my co-judge Elaine Berwick was a pleasure and our final decisions were totally amicable.

Veteran (3, 0)
1st Loades’ Rosirius Bluebell
What a great start to the day…she is such a beautiful girl with most expressive eyes, dense pigment and her long ears correctly framing her face. So well-constructed throughout, beautiful neck and level topline. She proved that age does not matter and moved out well and with attitude. Best Veteran In Show.
2nd Chapman’s Kinvaar Raindrops On Roses At Daltonian
Well bodied heavily marked blenheim. Another with beautiful ear leathers framing a most attractive head. On the move she kept a level topline and used her hocks to advantage.
Two lovely ageing ladies.

Vintage (3, 1)
1st Scott’s Toscam McKayla
Heavily marked eleven-and-a-half-year-old tricolour absolutely dripping in coat. Soulful expressive eyes and excellent pigment. Her extra-long ears are a credit to her and her owner. Her movement was sound and she stepped out effortlessly displaying correct tail carriage. Best Vintage In Show
2nd Fox’s Lewharle Izzadorable For Lynmily Vw
Just over 10years old, this lovely blenheim has pretty head with excellent cushioning. Her small body is well proportioned …thought No1 had the better front movement today. Another beautiful old lady.

Minor Puppy (8, 0)
1st Chapman & Ireland’s Ellemich Bombshell
Very pretty petite tricolour who lives up to her name. She catches your eye immediately…small, well-balanced body and her coat is in tip top condition. Her beautiful head is framed by well set ears and her gentle melting expression cannot be overlooked. Her movement is true and with such confidence for one so young. I liked her very much and do hope these little legs will grow!
2nd Poundroll & Rollins’ Brymarden Touch of Blush
Lots to like about this exhibit. Very pleasing outline both on the move and standing. Her classic head is most attractive, the true cavalier expression was there to see. She moved soundly in both directions and was most attentive to her owner.

Puppy Bitch (14, 6)
1st Sedgbeer’s Russmic Olivia Rose
What a “star” delightful ruby puppy with so much to like about her. Lovely shaped head, dark eyes and jet-black pigment. Her short-coupled body, excellent neck and shoulder placement are all to her credit. Sound movement and correct tail carriage to top it all. I would be proud to own her “a little cracker”! BBP & Best Puppy In Show
2nd Maclaine’s Ellemich Whoops A Daisy At Pennygown
Another quality puppy in good condition with attractive outline and displaying a level topline and medium length of neck. Feminine head with correct soft expression and well set ears. Moved well both ways.

Junior (16, 3)
1st Smith’s Beaudale Little Bit Naughty
Quality well balanced ruby of rich colour. Lovely eyes giving soft expression and well tapered muzzle. Good reach of neck, shoulder placement and sufficient bone for age. Moved soundly and steadily with drive using her hocks to advantage.
2nd Leach’s Ouzlewell’s Spring Blossom
Tricolour with white collar defining her good reach of neck and well-placed shoulders. Her well-proportioned head was most attractive and appealing. Her true movement was pleasing to the eye and showed her topline to advantage. A neat package.

Yearling (7, 0)
1st Hogan’s Ch Arrowbien Hello Kitty At Stavonga
Such a glamorous showgirl…fully coated with super broken markings. Her well-proportioned head, melting eyes and dark pigment add to her appeal. Liked her well-constructed body and good substance. Her movement is sound and held her topline both on the move and standing but her over enthusiasm shows in her tail carriage. She was short listed in the challenge
2nd Lee’s Kelrick Trinity
Attractive blenheim, nicely constructed with moderate bone and good ribcage.
Well-proportioned head, tapered muzzle and dense pigment. Moved out well covering the ground with ease with correct tail carriage.

Novice (12, 3)
1st Atkin’s Lacerta Luisa
Lovely well-marked blenheim of ideal size and shape. Pretty head with gentle expressive dark eyes, ample bone and shapely body. Her free movement was pleasing to the eye holding her topline at all times. Lots to like about this young lady.
2nd Piggott’s Kinvaar Sugar Plum Fairy For Lochessie
Attractively marked blenheim with ample bone. Pleasing shape but slightly longer cast than 1, and presented in good condition. Very showy on the move.

Graduate (10, 2)
1st Smith’s Aranel Binky
A real “eye catcher”! So pretty …you cannot ignore her feminine qualities. Beautifully shaped head and so well carried on her most elegant neck. Loved her outline and well-proportioned body. Another who covered the ground with ease and purpose. Once fully matured I think she will go far…I do hope so.
2nd Drewett’s Judyland Mischief
2 years old blenheim out of a heavier mould than 1. Classical head with desired attributes giving the desired gentle expression. Her movement was good as was her topline and tail carriage.

Post Graduate (4, 1)
Numerically disappointing especially being a qualifying class!
1st Willis’ Arianna Salika Soul At Dinitro (Imp Ukr)
Neat heavily marked blenheim who moved out well holding her topline. Typical head and expression and in good condition.
2nd Fox’s Brymarden Scarlet For Lynmily
Lightly marked blenheim built on finer lines than 1. Well-proportioned head, endearing expression and good pigment. Unfortunately, falls away at the croup.
Just not the finish of 1.

Limit (17, 4)
1st Arrowsmith & Vorderstrasse’s Arrowbien Funny Girl
Such a profusely coated and well broken blenheim of quality. She demands your attention immediately she enters the ring. Proud head carriage and arched neck. Good bone and positive movement …extremely showy on the move. Unfortunate to meet Theodora today Res BCC
2nd Sharp-Dixon & Rayes’ Mitspip Mystical Spirit
Quality richly marked blenheim with well-proportioned body. Appealing head, lovely expressive eyes and correct ear placement. Pleasing outline and moved soundly.

Special Open Black/Tan & Ruby (3, 2)
1st Hughes’ Loranka’s Secret Potion
Stood alone but was worthy of her placement and shown in excellent condition.
Attractive head, rich tan markings and sufficient cushioning. Strode out in style showing off her many attributes on the move.

Special Open Blenheim/Tricolour (3, 0)
1st Fox’s Brymarden Scarlet For Lynmily repeat
2nd Wood’s Spindlepoint Desdemona
Very lightly marked blenheim with desired lozenge. Finer boned and longer in body not so well proportioned as 1.

Breeders (4, 0)
1st Lovel’s Ch Lovetrac Born to Boogie
Quality well balanced blenheim turned out to perfection. Beautiful feminine head with dark expressive eyes, her long well-set ears completing the picture.
Well-constructed body, excellent proportions and good bone. Her movement was true and steady, covering the ground effortlessly.
2nd Levy and Sedgwick’s Pascavale Shanice
Another real quality exhibit…beautifully marked tricolour with rich tan markings. Liked her conformation, well placed shoulders and neat body Most appealing expression, beautiful eyes and extremely sound on the move.

Open (4, 2)
1st Lovel’s Ch Lovetrac Theodora
For me, this was the “star” of the show. Such a pretty headed blenheim oozing quality from the tip of her nose to her tail. So well-constructed and proportioned
leading to her correct movement both front and rear and moves calmly and confidently. Turned out to perfection as are all dogs from this breeder. She is a worthy champion so clean cut. BCC Best In Show.
2nd Robb & Chapman’s Ellemich Good Trouble With Gleniren
Blenheim girl with all the requisites to give the correct and gentle expression. Nicely constructed and well-proportioned body with good bone and ribcage. Excellent temperament and covered the ground with ease.