WELLSWORTH REFLECTION (Wells) A happy Blenheim who has good bone for his size, pleasing head and expression, moved out confidently.

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1 CKCSC TRUDY BROWN ALBRECHT MEMORIAL RALLY 10/12/2018, PINE HILL, GEORGIA KIRSTIE MCMURRAY, MERRYOTH CAVALIERS, UK Thank you so much to the Committee of the Cavaliers of the South for the invitation to judge at the prestigious National weekend. This is an appointment I was looking forward to immensely and I certainly was not disappointed in the size or quality of the entry. It has been a couple of years since I last judged in America and I would say that the general quality of the breed is in good hands, and I found myself splitting hairs in many classes. The show was amazing and the committee had worked tirelessly and thought of everything. Well done, you guys have certainly set a high standard for future Nationals. THE DOG CLASSES JUNIOR PUPPY DOG (4) 1 st : FORESTCREEK ATCHAFALAYA (Cline) 8 month old Blenheim who was a lovely overall shape, well broken markings, pleasing head and expression with a well cushioned foreface and excellent earsetr Nicely arched neck, level topline and tailset. He was full of himself today and settled to move round the ring with drive and purpose. He should be an exciting prospect and will watch his progress. BEST PUPPY DOG, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW, BEST JUNIOR PUPPY IN SHOW SHEEBA SUPERSTITION (Mitchell) 8 month old Blenheim who was more immature than the winner, overall a good size and shape, pleasing head and expression with excellent earset, moved round the ring well, another quality puppy. HUNTLAND HEISMAN (Land/Land) Raw 5 ½ month old baby who excelled in overall shape, moved round the ring with drive, keeping a good topline and tailset. WELLSWORTH REFLECTION (Wells) A happy Blenheim who has good bone for his size, pleasing head and expression, moved out confidently. SENIOR PUPPY DOG (5) MARJORELLE CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, JW (Conley) 11 month old Blenheim who is a lovely compact size and shape, he has a profuse coat of lovely texture, excels in expression with a well-cushioned foreface. Well arched neck and good top line and tail-set, was very enthusiastic on the move and just needs to settle, a quality boy who was unlucky to meet the Junior Puppy winner. Should have a bright future.

2 EPERNAY FORESTCREEK SHAKEN NOT STIRRED (Cline) Well coated heavier marked tri, did not detract from his overall quality, good strong tan in all the correct places. Well-filled muzzle with good earset and lovely dark nose and eye pigment. Moved steadily round the ring. TUDOROSE DALTON ANGEL KISSES (Dye/Mixon) Richly marked Blenheim, soft, but masculine expression, well arched neck, moved out well, keeping a level topline and tailset. WATERSEDGE NEW YEAR TREASURE (Walzer/Walzer) Good overall size and shape with ample bone, attractive well filled muzzle, moved out well keeping a pleasing outline. GRADUATE PUPPY DOG (2) MIMRIC INSTAGRAM (Hodges & Perkins) Blenheim boy who was presented and handled to perfection. For me, a little up to size, but everything is in proportion. Excellent shape, well arched neck and good shoulders and rear angulation. Very attractive headpiece with well set ears and lovely dark nose and eye pigment. Moved out well keeping an excellent outline, a happy show dog. TRUELEGANCE MOONLIGHTER (Cromer) Richly marked Blenheim who held a lovely outline on the stack and moved with a level topline and tailset, pleasing head and expression. NOVICE DOG (2) NIGHTINGALE TATOO (Mulligan/Duke) 2 yr old tri who excels in overall size and shape, lovely dark nose and eye pigment and good rich tan, nicely arched neck and good spring of rib, moved out well keeping an attractive outline TRUELEGANCE MOONLIT MILE (Cromer) Blenheim with a attractive head and expression framed by well set ears, shows in good coat and condition with good front and rear angulation. A happy boy who was enjoying his first show. BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG (5) CH FORESTCREEK GRAYTON (Cline) Well coated 2 year old Blenheim who was shown in excellent condition, soft gentle but masculine expression, framed by well set and feathered ears. Loved his ideal size and shape with excellent shoulder placement, nicely arched neck and level topline and tailset. Moved round the ring with verve, just wish he was a bit happier on the stack.

3 CH MIMRIC AMERICAN HEARTTHROB (Bolster/Hodges) Judged this boy as a puppy and he has matured into a lovely chap. Heavier marked Blenheim who is shown in exquisite coat and condition, stunning head and expression, good front and rear assembly, which allowed him to glide round the ring. I found myself splitting hairs between these two, just preferred the size of the winner. TRUELEGANCE MOONLIGHT SUPERNOVA (Cromer) Richly marked Blenheim who is a good size and shape, and a masculine head with excellent dark nose and eye pigment. He moved well both coming and going. CH ISLEPOSEA WALK ON FERRY, JW (Hoehn) Well made, masculine young boy who has a lovely head and expression, well arched neck and well muscled hind-quarters, moved out and back steadily. JUNIOR AMERICAN BRED DOG (5) ORCHARDHILL NEWS TO ME (Venier/Venier) Very happy Blenheim boy who I loved for his overall size and shape, excels in a soft gentle but yet masculine expression, moderately boned and nicely arched neck, good front and rear angulation, moved out well covering the ground with ease. GEORJULI DRAGONHEART (Glasgow) Tri boy who was a shade larger than the winner, but was overall well balanced, with good bone and excellent shoulders, he moved with verve round the ring. MANORHOUSE GUNS N ROSES (McCaslin/Orns) Richly marked Blenheim boy shown in lovely coat and condition, pleasing expression framed by well set ears, nicely arched neck He needs to firm up in the hind quarters. BROOKHAVEN FOREVER YOUNG (Bolster/Ayers) Well-presented Blenheim boy who is a nice overall size and shape, well filled foreface and excellent nose and eye pigment, presented a lovely outline on the stack. AMERICAN BRED DOG (5) FOXWYN LOOK NO FURTHER (Baker-Fox) Short-coupled Blenheim boy who came alive on the move, excels in his overall size and shape, lovely expression with dark nose and eye pigment, ample neck set on a level topline, excellent hind angulation that allowed him to cover the ground with ease and grace. ROYALMARK REMINISCENCE (Cameron) Heavily marked Blenheim boy shown in excellent coat and condition. Another who is an ideal size and shape, but overall, preferred the neck on the winner. Moved out well keeping a lovely shape.

4 AMMIK ONE PARTICULAR HARBOR (Madden/Mixon) Another quality boy, who is presented to perfection, masculine head and expression framed by well set ears. Moved well at all times keeping a level topline and tailset. INTRYNZIK BLASÉ (Goodwin) Short coupled richly marked Blenheim boy who exudes happiness, well filled muzzle and lovely dark nose and eye pigment, moved out well keeping a nice outline. SECOND GENERATION AMERICAN BRED DOG (3) CLARMARIAN HEIR APPARENT (Young May) Blenheim boy who for me is slightly up to size, but he is very well proportioned. He was presented to perfection with a gleaming coat. Well-developed head with excellent cushioning and beautiful pigment. Lovely shape both standing and on the move, with an excellent topline and tailset. Moved round the ring with drive. CHADWICK SHOOTING UPWARDS OF CEILIMOR (McCarty/Eckersley) Slightly longer cast Blenheim boy who is very attentive to his handler, pleasing head and expression and excellent ear set, good topline and tailset, kept a good outline both on the move and standing, a very happy show boy. TUDORR CHECKMATE (Mixon/Cline) Richly coloured Blenheim built on smaller lines, pleasing head and expression, well arched neck and level topline and tailset, moved steadily round the ring. SPECIAL LIMIT BLENHEIM DOG (4) ORCHARDHILL TOY MONEY (Johns/Venier/Venier) 3 year old ultra showy Blenheim boy, he is short of coat but most certainly has nothing to hide. For me he is the ideal size with moderate bone and well arched neck and excellent front and rear angulation. Lovely expression with excellent rich pigment. He powers round the ring keeping an excellent outline with one of the best topline and tailsets of the day. He is a stunning rich colour that just pulls you towards him. Such a happy outgoing disposition and the more I looked at him the more I found myself drawn to his qualities. Was delighted to give him an 2nd AWARD OF MERIT and see him win his Champions Title later in the weekend. Well done. BRAEMARRA RUBEN OF SUMARA (Gentil) Another richly coloured Blenheim boy who was shown in excellent coat and condition, pleasing head and expression, with well-filled muzzle and good dark pigmentation, moved out well keeping an excellent outline with a good topline and tailset. I saw this boy as a puppy in the UK, and he has certainly matured into a handsome young chap and I feel he will just get better with time, splitting hairs with the winner and just lost out on the overall maturity.

5 SIGMA CHI JOSE AT MINGCHEN (Henry/Henry/Whitney/Whitney) Lighter marked boy shown in lovely condition, well balanced with ample bone for his size, nice head and expression, level topline and tailset, another one who covers the ground with ease. DALVRECK STARSHINE (Ayers/Martz/McInally) Heavily marked boy who was shown in profuse coat, a boy who I have judged in the UK before where he won his class. Beautiful dark eye and nose pigment and a lovely melting expression. Was a little unsettled today but he moved round the ring with drive. SPECIAL LIMIT TRICOLOR DOG (3) SERAPHAVEN RETURN OF THE KING (Gogol) Shown in gleaming coat and condition, lovely expression with well cushioned foreface, and excellent dark nose and eye pigment, and good strong tan. Nicely arched neck that flowed onto a lovely topline and tailset,. Moved round the ring with ease using his well-developed hindquarters. EMENKAY DREAM LOVER (Vezina/Orns) Heavier marked boy who was a shade larger than the winner, another who was shown in excellent condition. Pleasing head framed by well-set ears. Moved steadily, keeping a nice outline. PASCAVALE DODGER (Jacks) Well-presented boy with lovely rich tan, well cushioned foreface framed by well set ears. Good front and rear angulation. Moved out wall at all times. SPECIAL LIMIT RUBY DOG (3) ENG CH HARANA ERROL BROWN, ENG JW (Ayers/Martz/Koster) 3 year old boy who was shown in gleaming condition. Masculine, yet soft expression that is so difficult to find in a ruby. Excellent reach of neck with good shoulder placement and level topine and tailset. Moved round the ring with grace and ease keeping a lovely outline. He was in my considerations for top honours. BEST RUBY IN SHOW and BEST RUBY DOG IN SHOW MEADOWLAKE KODIAK (Swanson) Nice overall size and shape, well arched neck and good shoulder placement. Masculine expression with well-filled foreface. Moved out well at all times keeping a balanced outline. SNOWBIRD HOCUS POCUS (Miller) 4 year old who has excellent bone for his size, excellent dark nose and eye pigment, pleasing head. Moved well at all times.

6 SPECIAL LIMIT BLACK-AND-TAN DOG (2) BONITOS COMPANEROS BULLETPROOF (Magera/Mitchell) Well-coated boy who was presented to perfection with not a hair of his raven black coat out of place. Pleasing head and expression, although he was feeling the heat today, excellent ear set. Ample neck and good shoulder placement. Well-balanced outline that was kept at all times. A boy that was most certainly enjoying his day out and was delighted to award him BEST BLACK-AND-TAN IN SHOW and BEST BLACK-AND-TAN DOG DARANE HAPPY SONG (Markijohn/Kates) Shown in excellent coat and condition, nice expression with lovely flat skull and excellent ear placement, well arched neck set on level topline. Moved round the ring with ease keeping a lovely topline and tailset. OPEN DOG (10) : This is one of the best classes I have judged in America. All dogs entered and present were champions and it was a shame I only had 4 placements. This is the quality that Open classes should be like thank you for allowing me to judge your boys. CH WOODSONG DELTA BLUES (Crancer/Kaiser) This richly marked Blenheim boy was new to me and he was the one that caught my eye almost instantly. Shown in excellent coat and condition and presented to perfection with hardly a hair out of place. He has the most handsome of heads and expressions with rich markings and a well-filled foreface, flat skull and excellent earset. Moderate neck set on a short-coupled body, good shoulder placement and excellent rear angulation. I found him captivating as he strode out round the ring, keeping an eye catching outline. Shown to perfection and he pulled out all the stops to win this strong class. WINNERS DOG AND BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX CH BROOKHAVEN HERE COMES HOGAN, JW (Ayers/Martz/Savage Green) This is another Blenheim boy shown in top from and I really found myself splitting hairs in this class. Hogan is built on very similar lines to the winner and he excels in his overall size and shape and he really comes alive on the move covering the ring with ease and presence. Lovely head and expression with excellent dark nose and eye pigment. I am sure these two will change places on other days. RESERVE WINNERS DOG CH KEAN CHRISTIAN AT SHIRMONT, JW (Henry/Henry/Keane) This richly marked Blenheim boy had one of the best expressions of the day in the boys, soft and gentle, yet masculine with a well cushioned foreface, lovely dark eye and nose pigment. He had to be gone over on the table today to really appreciate his qualities, well made and short coupled with good angulation. He has an extrovert

7 personality, but was slightly distracted at times. Moved out well and I am delighted to present him with a 1 st AWARD OF MERIT. CH CHADWICK CODE BLACK OF CEILIMOR (McCarty/Eckersley) Loved the size and shape of this tri boy who was has a lovely coat of excellent condition. Masculine head and gentle expression framed by well set ears. Good neck and shoulders, level topline and tailset. Moved out well keeping a pleasing outline. Another quality boy. BEST TRICOLOR IN SHOW, BEST TRICOLOR DOG SENIOR OPEN DOG (4) CH ARANEL COLBY (Wells) 7 year old lighter marked Blenheim whom I had no idea who he was till I looked at the catalogue. I had the pleasure of judging this boy as a youngster in the UK and gave him a Reserve CC. Well-coated boy in lovely condition, just the most dreamy head and expression. Good neck and shoulders with level topline and tailset. Moved out well covering the ground with ease. Thank you for the opportunity to judge him again. CH CHANTISMERE CAST A SPELL ON CORDUKE (Mulligan) 9 ½ year old Blenheim who I also judged as a youngster and I believe I gave his first major. Looking great for his age with a lovely rich colour to his well-maintained coat. Pleasing expression, good angulation, and he moved out well at all times. CH GRANTILLEY GOODWOOD AT TRUELEGANCE (Cromer) 10 year old Blenheim boy who is a good overall size and shape. Nice expression with well cushioned foreface. Good reach of neck and moved steadily round the ring keeping a good topline. OGGBRAE DON OTTAVIO (Bales/Bales) Richly marked short coupled Blenheim boy with a lovely head and expression. Good bone and well constructed. Good overall movement and really enjoying his time in the ring. THE BITCH CLASSES JUNIOR PUPPY BITCH (10) LINRICA MIRACLE BABY (Liu) Super sweet Blenheim, who is richly marked. Lovely shape both standing and on the move, presenting a well-balanced outline. She has the prettiest of heads with a well cushioned foreface framed by well set ears, gently arching neck set on level topline, good bend of stifle. Very sound on the move and has a lovely happy disposition. INFINIDAD AUTUMNHILL DREAMS (Laliberte)

8 7 month old who stand four-square showing off a lovely clean cut outline, good bone for her size. She has the sweetest of expressions with well-set ears and a lovely flat skull. Excellent neck and shoulders and moved out well. NORTHPOINTE HEDERA COLCHICA (Mitchum) Heavier marked Blenheim who has a very pretty head and expression. Good bone for her size. Moved steadily and kept a good overall shape with a level topline and tailset. TASSAJARA THIS IS US WEE (Seidman) Heavily marked tri who was shown in gleaming condition. Nice strong tan in the correct places, sweetest of heads and well filled foreface. Good neck and keeps a well-balanced outline both standing and on the move. SENIOR PUPPY BITCH (5) KEAN MAYBELLINE (Brady/Keane) Exquisite 9 month old Blenheim who was shown in nice coat and condition, well balanced, presenting a nice overall picture both standing and on the move. Feminine head and expression with excellent earset and lovely dark nose and eye pigment. Nice front and rear angles and she has an excellent topline and tailset, loved her and with a bit more maturity she will trouble the best. Will follow her career with interest and could not deny her BEST PUPPY BITCH. MILETREE MAGNOLIA AT SHIRMONT (Henry/Henry) Well-coated Blenheim girl who is very short coupled. Pretty head framed by well set ears. Good bone for her size and well-sprung ribs, she was a little unsettled today, but moved out well showing off her overall quality. FORESTCREEK COOKIES N CREME AT MIMRIC (Hodges/Cline) Lightly marked Blenheim who has the sweetest of heads. Good bone for her size and she moved out well at all times. TUDOROSE MY BROWN EYED GIRL (Mixon/Mixon) Pleasing expression, good shoulder and front angulation, moved round the ring with presence. She is a very happy showgirl. GRADUATE PUPPY BITCH (8) ASTARRING ALL THE CATS MEOW (Foster/Mohn) My notes say my heart skipped a beat when I saw this young girl and she became my benchmark for all the other girls. Yet another quality dog from this consistent kennel. Nicely marked with the richest of chestnut, a neatly made girl who was shown in sparkling condition. She has the sweetest of expressions with the darkest of nose and eye pigment and the desired earset. Good bone for her size and well arched neck and good shoulder and excellent topline and tailset. Her movement is

9 exceptional with great reach and drive from fore and aft. The more I looked at her in the challenge the more I fell for her, loved her disposition and could not deny her RESERVE WINNERS BITCH, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW LIVELYOAK PERSUASION (Brokopp/Borton/Harrison) Built on similar lines to the winner. Prettiest of heads and expressions. Excells in her size with a lovely short coupled body and great spring of rib and good front and rear angulation. Moved out and back well keeping a pleasing outline. TUDORR SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, JW (Mixon/Mixon) Prettiest of heads and expressions on this richly marked Blenheim girl. Well-arched neck level, topline and tailset with an excellent front and rear angles. Moved well with good reach and drive. ANGEL'S PRIDE MISS MAGIC AT MARJORELLE (Conley) Another quality bitch in this class. Feminine head with dark eye and nose pigment and nice fill under the eye. Good overall size and shape, moved out well, always showing a happy disposition. NOVICE BITCH (3) ALMEARA WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN (Whitmire) Heavily marked tri with a beautiful head and expression with a well-cushioned foreface. Dark nose and eye pigment. Nice neck and shoulders and moved round the ring keeping a well-balanced outline. A very happy girl who never stopped wagging. ANGEL'S PRIDE KATELYNN (Lemon) Blenheim who was heavier made than the winner, presents an overall balanced picture and stands four square. Well cushioned foreface, good front and rear angulation, moved round the ring with drive keeping a level topline and tailset. BROOKHAVEN DONT STOP BELIEVIN ( Marler/Ayers) Richly marked Blenheim girl who has a sweet head with lovely dark nose and eye pigment. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Moved well keeping a good topline and tailset. BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH (7) CH JAYBA OOH LA LA, JW (Lander/Lander/George) Blenheim who was shown in sparkling coat and condition and not a hair out of place. Good balanced overall markings that presents a pleasing outline, excellent nose and eye pigment, exceptionally pretty head framed by well set and feathered ears, gently arched neck, level topline and tailset and well bent stifle that was used to advantage on the move. Thought she was lovely and admire these breeders for the consistent quality dogs over the years. She was in my considerations for top honours

10 and was delighted to present her with an 1st AWARD OF MERIT. CH ASTARRING EVERY SAILORS DREAM (Foster/Mohn) Another quality girl from this kennel. Very glamorous Blenheim shown in excellent coat and in pristine condition, lovely rich markings that gave a very clean and balanced outline. Pleasing head and expression with dense nose pigment and lovely dark, large round eyes, nice flat skill framed by well set and feathered ears. Gently arched neck with ample bone for her size. Moves round the ring keeping an elegant outline with a level topline and tailset. CHADWICK OH LA LA OF CHARDOMONT, JW (Greak/Comer/Eckersley) Sweetest of expressions on this Blenheim girl. Lovely flat skull framed by well set and feathered ears. Nice reach of neck and good bone for her size with a good spring of rib. Good front and rear angulation that allowed her to flow round the ring keeping a pleasing outline. CH BENTWOOD FORESTCREEK DIAMOND AND SILK, JW (Cline) Beautifully coated Blenheim who has rich dark Blenheim colour. Lovely head and expression, lovely earset and good dark nose and eye pigment, good bone for her size and well sprung ribs. JUNIOR AMERICAN BRED BITCH (3) ORCHARDHILL GOTTA ADORE ME, JW (Venier/Venier) My notes say this is a very busy girl, she was constantly on her toes and was expertly handled at all times. Very pretty head with a well filled foreface. Ample reach of neck, set on a level topline. Good front and rear angulation that allowed her to power round the ring. Shown in excellent coat of lovely condition. LINRICA REACH FOR THE STARS, JW (Liu) Heavily and richly marked Blenheim who was short of coat today. Shapely girl who has nice front and rear angulation that allowed her to stand four square. Pretty head with good dark pigment. Nice reach of neck and level topline and tailset. FORESTCREEK JINX (Cline/Cline) Beautifully coated heavily marked tri both excellent strong tan, good angles and stands four square. Pretty head and expression, a very happy show girl who never stopped wagging. AMERICAN BRED BITCH (6) CHADWICK SAY YES TO THE DRESS (Eckersley) Very happy Blenheim who, for me, is the ideal size and shape. Shown in excellent coat and in pristine condition, lovely rich markings that gave a very clean and balanced outline. Pleasing head and expression with dense nose pigment and lovely dark, large round eyes, nicely flat skill framed by well set and feathered ears. Gently arched neck with ample bone for her size. Moves round the ring keeping an elegant outline with a level topline and tailset. She really shows herself off to great

11 advantage MIMRIC FIDDLE DEE DEE, JW (Hodges/Perkins) Ultra feminine and richly marked Blenheim girl who was presented to perfection. Pretty head with well balanced markings, dark nose and eye pigment, well set ears with lovely feathering. Gently arched neck set on level topline. Excellent front and rear angulation with lovely spring of rib. She covers the ground with ease, keeping a very a lovely outline. JAYBA BON TEMPS (Lander/Lander) Sweetest of girls who has a lovely head and expression. Nicely balanced girl who has excellent bone for her size and lovely angulation. She wasn t the happiest today, but moved out well round the ring. WOODSONG ANGELINA, JW (Kaiser) Blenheim girl who is slightly larger than I would prefer, however overall, she is very well made. Pleasing head and expression with excellent nose and eye pigment. Well angulated both front and rear. Moved with drive both coming and going. SECOND GENERATION AMERICAN BRED BITCH (7) BROOKHAVEN I BELIEVE (Ayers/Martz) Pretty headed ruby girl who is a lovely size and shape, good dark nose and eye pigment. Well set and feathered ears. Good bone for her size and nice front and rear angulation that allowed her to move round the ring with drive, keeping a good overall shape and a good topline and tailset. I found her quite enchanting and the more I looked at her in the class the more I liked her. BEST RUBY BITCH RUTHERFORD EVELINE (Jones) 13 month old Blenheim who has a lovely body with a good rib cage. Well arched neck with good front and rear angulation, an excellent topline and well set tail. She has an ultra feminine expression with a well cushioned muzzle, and large dark round eyes and a coal black nose. She keeps a good balance on the move keeping an eye catching outline and driving well from the rear. KRYSTLE STAR QUALITY (Torgersen/Torgersen) 4 year old Blenheim built on slightly bigger lines to the winners, but she presented a nice overall balance and shape. Good bone and angulation, moved round the ring well keeping a good shape with a level topline. WINDNSEA DANCING QUEEN (Peterson) Nicely marked and well-balanced Blenheim with the sweetest of heads and expression and well cushioned foreface, nicely arched neck and good angulation. Moved well at all times.

12 HEALTH AND CONFORMATION BITCH (1) CLOSEBURN TIBBIE STUART (Fairchild) 8 year old Blenheim, pretty headed girl who has a lovely correct chestnut colour, feminine expression framed by well set and feathered ears. Moved well round the ring, never stopped showing and enjoying her day out. SPECIAL LIMIT BLENHEIM BITCH (8) ANGEL'S PRIDE UNDER THE STARS (Gregory/Green) The sweetest of girls who, for me, is an ideal size and shape. Pretty head and expression with a well filled foreface and lovely dark nose and eye pigment. Excellent neck and shoulders and well sprung ribs. Moved round the ring with drive and never stopped showing with a constantly wagging tail. FOXWYN MAYFLOWER (Baker-Fox) Another girl where similar comments to the winner apply. Richly marked and well coated. Exceptionally pretty head, good angulation both front and rear. A pleasing outline both standing and on the move. Was just edged out on showmanship for me today. CHADWICK IN MY OPINION, JW (Eckersley) Attractively marked girl who presents a clean outline both standing and on the move. Ample neck leading onto a well-balanced body with a good spring of rib. Pretty head and expression with a well -illed foreface. Shown and presented well. LINRICA ROSE PETALS (Liu) Very feminine girl with lovely dark nose and eye pigment. Slightly heavier marked, but has the most striking outline, nice angles and well arched neck. Moved out well covering the ground with ease. SPECIAL LIMIT TRICOLOR BITCH (2) DELSOL ADORED (McHenry) Heavily marked girl who is the most stunning overall shape. Shown in excellent gleaming condition. She has the sweetest of expressions with lovely strong tan and a well filled foreface and framed by well set and feathered ears. Excellent front and rear angulation with well sprung rib and ample reach of neck. Moved well with using good strong hindquarters to advantage and holding a level topline. BEST TRICOLOR BITCH IN SHOW CHADWICK RIOTOUS, JW (Eckersley) Another quality bitch from this kennel. Attractively marked and well-coated girl who presents an overall balanced picture and stands four square. Pretty head with

13 well cushioned foreface, good front and rear angulation, moved round the ring with drive keeping a level topline and tailset. SPECIAL LIMIT RUBY BITCH (3) AUTUMNHILL HONKY TONK ANGEL (Parente) A very busy 13 month old girl, she is a lovely size and shape, good dark nose and eye pigment. Well set and feathered ears. Good bone for her size and nice front and rear angulation that allowed her to move round the ring with drive, keeping a good overall shape and a good topline and tailset. INFINIDAD CHOCOLATE BOX (Laliberte) Richly coloured ruby who is well balanced, good bone for her size, good front and rear angulation. Moved well both coming and going. MADRYN PORT ROYAL (Weeks) 5 yr old girl with dense nose and eye pigment, well arched neck good front and rear angulation. Moved round the ring well keeping a level topline. OPEN BITCH (7) CH CHADWICK SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, JW (Eckersley) This Blenheim bitch needs no introduction and I have had the pleasure of judging her before and awarded her Best Puppy in Show as a very young girl. It was lovely to see how she had matured. She is a girl that just demands attention both standing and on the move. She has the most endearing nature and shows to perfection with her eyes always on her handler and with a constant gently wagging tail. For me she just screams femininity and has the most exquisite head and expression, with limpid dark eyes that you could just lose yourself in. Gently arched neck and excellent shoulder placement, well sprung ribs, level topline and tailset that she keeps at all times. She glides round the ring using her great hind angulation. I found that I could not take my eyes off her. She never put a foot wrong today, and for me she is the epitome of what a Cavalier should be. Thank you for the opportunity to judge her again and I was thrilled to award her WINNERS BITCH, BEST IN SHOW, BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR IN SHOW, BEST AMERICAN BRED IN SHOW, BEST BLENHEIM IN SHOW, BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH IN SHOW, BEST AMERICAN BRED BITCH IN SHOW, and BEST BLENHEIM BITCH IN SHOW. CH CHADWICK DRAMA, JW (Hoehn/Eckersley) 4 year old bitch who is an excellent size and shape. She has the most exquisite head and expression with well-cushioned foreface and excellent dark eye and nose pigment. Well-arched neck set on a short-coupled body with good spring of rib. Good front and rear angulation. She moved round the ring with ease keeping an

14 eye-catching outline, which she held whilst on the stand too. Another lovely exhibit from this very clever breeder. Could not deny her an 2nd AWARD OF MERIT. CH FORESTCREEK FANTASY GIRL, JW (Cline) Beautifully presented and well-coated Blenheim girl who is ultra feminine with the prettiest of heads and expressions. Excellent earset and good flat skull. Ample neck and good bone for her size. Good angulation both front and rear. Moved with drive and presence round the ring. BONITOS COMPANEROS UHURA (Magera/Mitchell) Another Blenheim shown in lovely coat of excellent condition. She is the happiest of showgirls who has a constantly wagging tail. Very feminine head with well cushioned foreface. Gently arched neck and good overall shape both standing and on the move. SENIOR OPEN BITCH (1) MADRYN CHAMPAGNE N DIAMONDS (Weeks/Weeks) 9 year old Blenheim who was shown in excellent condition with a very pretty expression. Excels in size and shape with good bone, nice reach of neck and good shoulder placement. Moved round the ring with grace keeping a lovely outline. VETERAN DOG (3) CH CLARMARIAN CLASSIC BY DESIGN (May) 7yr old Blenheim boy who moved round the ring with ease, lovely reach of neck with good shoulder and level topline. Pleasing head and expression framed by well set and feathererd ears. He is presented to perfection with a profuse coat of excellent condition. Shown well to get the best out of him. Looked a picture on the move. CH CLARMARIAN KISS AND CRY (May) Litter brother to the winner and one that was in excellent condition. Moved out well with a lovely profile both standing and on the move, standing four square. Another nice exhibit. Ch Chantismere Cast A Spell On Corduke (Mulligan) As per 2 nd in Senior Open Dog. VETERAN BITCH (3) CH CARMAS PENNE PASTA AT CRIZWOOD (Moulton/Wornall) 8 year old Blenheim bitch who was shown in absolutely perfect coat and condition, with not a hair out of place. She is exquisite in every way and certainly did not look

15 like a veteran. Beautiful head and expression with the darkest of nose and eye pigment. Well-cushioned foreface. She holds an excellent shape and outline, both standing and on the move with a lovely crest of neck. Level topline and tailset and held to perfection as she glides round the ring. It was a pleasure to judge this lovely bitch and could not deny her BEST VETERAN IN SHOW. CH PINECREST MOONSHINE AT MARKLEY, JW (Storey) 7 year old heavily coated Blenheim, pretty head and expression with lovely flat skull and nice to see the presence of a lozenge. Nicely arched neck, level topline and tailset. Moved well keeping a well-balanced outline. CH ARANEL COOKIE (Seidman/Hughes/Seidman/Berkau) 11½ year old Blenheim who scores for her size, neatly made and very short coupled. Sweetest of expressions and the darkest of eyes. Moved out well keeping a lovely outline. A pleasure to judge.