Critique for Okehampton Open Show. 20-9-2015.

From Judge. Sandra Coles.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

I would like to thank Okehampton and District Canine Society for asking me to judge and for their hospitality. Thankyou to all the exhibitors for entering their dogs under me.The quality of dogs shown is definitely improving and especially with the whole colours.

Puppy. (5)

  1. Player’s CulverhillChyna at Anickily. (Best Puppy)

Eleven and a half months black and tan puppy. Looking in super condition and presented well.Lovely silky coat. Pretty head with soft expression with excellent nose and eye pigments. Correct scissor bite. Good lay back of shoulder and level top-line which was held on the move. Correct tail set. Moved true both going and coming back. Best Puppy and pleased to see Puppy Group 2 in strong competition.

  1. Thompson’s Karaime’s Dream Believer.

Nine months old Blenheim puppy of nice size. Beautifully turned out. Nicely marked with pleasing head and expression. Correct stop and length of muzzle. Very good nose and eye pigments. Correct mouth. Good lay back of shoulder and top-line on table. Moved well both going and coming back. Would like a little more animation when standing.

  1. Walton’s Gayhalo Pique With Underknoll.

Special Yearling.(7)

  1. Lewis’ Carleeto Midnight Dream. ( BOB)

I liked the neatness of this just over a year old, black and tan girl. My ideal size and shape. Stands naturally four square and moves so soundly. Pretty head with correct stop and length of muzzle. Correct mouth, lovely shape eyes and dark pigment. Moderate length to neck leading to good lay back of shoulder and moved correctly maintaining her top-line on the move. Good tail set and never stopped showing.

  1. Faulkner’s & Cunningham’s Vereheyen Carmen.

Ruby girl, just over a year old.Lovely rich colour and coming into good coat. Pleasing head with lovely large dark eye. Good nose pigment. Moved true both going and coming back and maintaining top-line. Happy fearless show girl.

  1. Frank’s Cathmead Lover Boy.

Post Graduate.(7) Abs. 1.

  1. Lewis’ Carleeto Midnight Dream. (See special Yearling)
  1. William’s Glentren Jane.

Two year old Tricolour bitch. Nicely marked with a very pretty classic head. The largest dark round eyes here today. Nice clean face markings. Correct mouth. Lovely flat skull, shallow stop and slightly longer in muzzle. Moved soundly both going and coming back maintaining top-line. I liked her.

  1. Frank’s Cathmead Maybe I’m Amazed.

Open Dog. (1) (1abs.)

  1. Randle’s Bretam Sole Survivor. (RBOB)

Stood alone but a quality ruby dog now four years old. Good rich colour and in good coat. Pretty head with again lovely large dark eyes. Flat skull and ears set well. Correct stop and length of muzzle. Correct mouth. Shoulders well laid back and top-line level. Moved well both going and coming back and maintaining top-line. Happy showman. Preferred the shape of my BOB.

Open Bitch. (8) (1Abs)

  1. Lewis’ Carleeto Midnight Dream.
  1. Walton’s UnderknollRudbeckia.

Loved this Ruby girl of just over two years of age. Super colour and shape.Very pretty head with darkest of pigment. Flat skull with ears set well and good reach of neck which she used on the move. Well laid back shoulders and level top-line. Moved correctly both, going away and coming, keeping top-line on the move and standing. Wishing more animation and she could have easily changed places with 1.

  1. Faulkner’s Faulklea Crystal Shimmer. (Best Veteran)