West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

Judge Results: Loraine Ratter

West of England Ladies Kennel Society

23 April 2026 

607. King Charles Spaniel - Veteran Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 1541 - Tovarich Ticket to Ride (Mr T W & Mrs C A Hardiman) masculine head typical expression firm well-developed body correct shoulder angulation excellent depth and width of chest good spring of rib super bone and feet firm topline I would have preferred a slightly shorter loin animated and stylish on the move presented in excellent coat and condition

2ND 1528 - Cofton Soldier Boy (Mr R S & Mrs R K Baker) on first look at this class I thought this quality tri would be the winner unfortunately he had a tendency to roach his topline while stacked and on the move which spoiled his profile attractive head correctly set and carried ears expressive eye good pigmentation adequate cushioning moderate neck short coupled body correct depth and width of chest excellent bone and substance balanced angulation moved soundly but lacking animation on the move  

608. King Charles Spaniel - Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 1542 - Amantra Thatcher's Gold (Mrs T M Jackson) 7-month-old ruby out of the top-drawer masculine but refined I liked his size, bone and substance classic Charlie profile compact and cobby beautiful head super dome correct eye and expression large open nostrils excellent width and depth to muzzle cheeks well cushioned good strength to underjaw he was composed and sound on the move I am sure he has a successful career ahead of him

2ND 1561 - Khatibi's Night Howl (Miss L & Mr J Tarabad & Whitman) less mature tri well balanced cobby and compact body with a level topline correct tail set and carriage well-developed bone well cushioned compact feet appealing head type correct skull square muzzle strong underjaw open nostrils excellent pigmentation dark eyes with a gentle intelligent expression confident, sound and happy on the move

3RD 1520 - Khatibi's Ollie Day (Mrs M & Miss I Allen)

609. King Charles Spaniel - Puppy Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 1532 - Marchog Make Way for Ellinghurst (Mr P & Mrs S Boyer) ruby with super profile masculine throughout with an already well-developed body excellent ribbing correct lay of shoulder good width and depth of chest and super bone and feet adequate neck firm topline correct bend of stifle on the move he gave his owner a workout however when he settled clearly sound and moves freely with good reach and drive excellent straight silky coat beautifully conditioned and presented RDCC & BPIB

2ND 1526 - Baldragon’s Golden Shot (Mrs C Bowles-Robinson) rangier less mature tri who still needs time to fill his frame soundly constructed with a balanced profile chest developing good width and depth firm topline correct tail set and carriage good dome ears correctly set, hanging flat and well-furnished large expressive eyes open nostrils excellent pigmentation on the move sound but would prefer more drive silky well-presented coat

3RD 1558 - Khatibi Ken Ya Believe I'm at Llapsttam (Mr M & Mr M Spall & Clark)

RES 1520 - Khatibi's Ollie Day (Mrs M & Miss I Allen)

610. King Charles Spaniel - Junior Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 1559 - Artus Charming Line at Khatibi (Imp Cze) (Miss L & Mr J Tarabad & Whitman) b/t of excellent type correct dome well set ears large nose open nostrils enough cushioning square muzzle with good width and strength to underjaw moderate neck well laid shoulder with correct return of upper arm he is still developing in body which I am sure will come in time animated and sound on the move excellent coat texture and presentation

611. King Charles Spaniel - Yearling Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 1562 - Headra's Don't Stop Me Now at Halbinsel (Mr A K & Mrs S M Tonner) masculine tri of ideal size balanced in profile with harmonious angulation of fore and hindquarters typical head large well placed nose open nostrils good strength to underjaw I felt he was shorter coupled then second place happy animated and sound on the move presented in excellent coat 

2ND 1556 - Chacombe Hendrix at Justacharma (Mr S C & Mrs G A J Smith) a larger well boned ranger tri who still needs more to time to fully develop in body masculine head well set and furnished ears large expressive eye which I would prefer a shade darker large nose open nostrils moderate neck well laid shoulder excellent ribbing well developed bone super compact cushioned feet presented in excellent condition his hindquarters were well muscled moved soundly 

612. King Charles Spaniel - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 1523 - Baldragon Pardon My French (Mr M L & Mrs K L Austin) cobby compact tri with a very strong masculine head his eyes could be darker to enhance his expression adequate cushioned square muzzle large nose open nostrils excellent bone and compact feet well laid shoulder firm level topline moved adequately

2ND 1537 - Mitapip Jackflash Macduff (Mrs Sm & Mr Sw Graves) rangier less mature black and tan attractive head type defined stop well placed nose open nostrils he lacks the desired width and depth of chest at the moment but has time on his size for this to develop he was not completely happy on the day but settled quickly and moved soundly enough

 613. King Charles Spaniel - Limit Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 1543 - Amantra Kings Oak (Mrs T & Mrs C Jackson & Champion) masculine cobby and compact with excellent substance masculine well-proportioned head correct ear set excellent dome well defined stop super pigmentation wide strong underjaw moderate neck well laid shoulder correct topline tail set and carriage sound and active on the move 

2ND 1544 - Amantra Tomatin (Mrs T & Miss C Jackson & Melville) attractive blenheim presented in excellent coat and condition his head is balanced and masculine large skull defined stop adequate cushioning dark eyes good width and depth of muzzle correct chin moderate arched neck well laid shoulder level back his loin is a little longer than the first placed dog stylish and sound on the move

3RD 1553 - Rignolla Baby Reindeer (Ms Nd Rignall)

614. King Charles Spaniel - Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 1529 - Ch Headra’s Jim Beam (Mr R S & Mrs M Baker & Kendall) b/t now approaching his prime masculine head super dome defined stop beautiful dark expressive eyes excellent cushioning large wide-open nostrils long low set ears which were beautifully feathered good bone firm pasterns and compact feet balanced angulation cobby compact body super ribbing positive and sound on the move excellent coat texture and presentation DCC

2ND 1525 - Ch Baldragon Shoots He Scores (Mrs C Bowles-Robinson) a larger well-known tri with excellent static and kinetic balance he filled my eye and was presented to advantage firm topline muscular loin correct tail set and carriage correctly angulated stifle he powered effortlessly around the ring demonstrating correct reach and drive masculine head defined stop well set ears correct underjaw large nose wide open nostrils a difficult decision between first and second as they both have so much to commend

3RD 1521 - Baldragon Blinkin Hell (Mr M L & Mrs K L Austin)

615. King Charles Spaniel - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST 1531 - Ellinghurst Miss Saigon (Mr P & Mrs S Boyer) a stylish sprightly tri of excellent breed type she was presented in tip top coat and condition super head with a gentle expression firm cobby body excellent depth of chest well ribbed firm level topline moved freely with excellent reach and drive

616. King Charles Spaniel - Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1550 - Khatibi Enya Dreams with Shardlow (Mrs J L Paradise) good ear set and carriage large expressive dark eye lopen nostrils adequate length of neck level topline initially rather reluctant to coordinate herself on the move but eventually gained her confidence and moved soundly

617. King Charles Spaniel - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1549 - Baldragon's Shooting Star for Lizlanmor (Miss E & Mr R Morley & Hitchcock) very feminine tri of ideal size bone and substance excellent dome ears well set with super feathering large dark eye gorgeous soft gentle expression square muzzle correct chin moderate neck well laid shoulder now beginning to develop the desired depth and width in body well beautifully presented silky textured coat moved soundly

618. King Charles Spaniel - Junior Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1545 - Lovetrac Diwali (Mr P F Lovel) a promising beautifully presented tri pretty feminine head well domed defined stop cheeks well cushioned large open nostrils square muzzle of good depth adequate neck soundly constructed body balanced angulation of shoulders and hindquarters when she settled moved with excellent reach and drive

619. King Charles Spaniel - Yearling Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 1554 - Rignolla Devon Dreamer with Potbelli (Miss H & Miss G & Mrs C Rutherford) a quality blenheim square cobby and compact with good bone and substance on the move confident, sound and animated feminine domed head well set and feathered ears defined stop wide deep muzzle large nose wide open nostrils intelligent gentle expression good width and depth of chest firm level topline correct croup and tail set beautifully presented straight silky coat I am sure she must have a bright future RBCC

2ND 1540 - Mitapip Tatianna Tovarich (Mr T W & Mrs C A Hardiman) b/t of excellent breed type overall less mature particularly in body than the winner rounded dome ears well feathered and low set cushioned cheeks large dark eyes gentle expression chest developing width and depth moderate length of neck shoulder well laid level topline well bent stifles excellent glossy black and rich tan silky coat which was beautifully presented stylish elegant and sound on the move

3RD 1552 - Headra’s Love of My Life (Ms N Rignall)

620. King Charles Spaniel - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST 1552 - Headra’s Love of My Life (Ms Nd Rignall) a lightly marked tri feminine head long well feathered ears defined stop decent width and depth of muzzle chin could be stronger good bone feet and pasterns soundly constructed body firm level topline stifles well bent on the move she was sound but lacking enthusiasm correct silky coat

621. King Charles Spaniel - Limit Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 1557 - Chacombe Just Charming at Justacharma (Mr S C & Mrs G A J Smith) tri of lovely size and substance cobby in profile feminine head gentle soft expression good width and depth to muzzle cushioned cheeks excellent pigmentation large nose wide open nostrils correct chin moderate arched neck well sprung rib level topline free sound mover

 2ND 1551 - Yeshalomi Jam and Jerusalem with Shardlow (Mrs J L Paradise) a larger less mature blenheim of excellent breed type unexaggerated dome sweet expression good width and depth to muzzle moderate neck strong bone ample spring of rib firm level back correct tail-set and carriage muscular hindquarters stifle well bent happy and sound on the move 

622. King Charles Spaniel - Open Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: A Super class of top-quality bitches

1ST 1560 - Ch Baldragon Russian Around with Khatibi (Miss L & Mr J Tarabad & Whitman) a mature tri now at her best she was presented and shown to advantage feminine domed head square muzzle well cushioned cheeks large dark eyes with an intelligent gentle expression moderate arched neck harmonious angulation of fore and hindquarters accurate and animated on the move with excellent reach and drive I really admired her rapport with her handler her responsiveness and enthusiasm for the task in hand continued through to the group where she was shortlisted in excellent company a credit to her owner and breeder BCC & BOB

2ND 1527 - Tess Des Trois Maillets Baldragon (Imp Fra) (Mrs C Bowles-Robinson) beautiful blenheim of superb breed type loved her size bone and substance feminine head good dome well set ears large eye soft gentle expression good cushioning square muzzle good width to jaw excellent pigmentation balanced cobby body moderate neck well laid shoulder barrelled rib firm topline well set tail stylish and sound on the move 

3RD 1539 - Lux Ch Bel Ch Una De Melcourt (Miss C Gurtner)

RES 1522 - Baldragon Gots Hattitude (Mr M L & Mrs K L Austin)