South Wales Kennel Association

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SOUTH WALES KENNEL ASSOCIATION 

Thursday October 8th, 2026  

KING CHARLES SPANIELS 

JUDGE MARILYN TUESLEY 

I would like to thank the officers and the committee for asking me to 

step forward in place of Mrs. Joyce Wilson who was originally  

scheduled to judge this breed. Unfortunately she was unable to attend 

last minute due to ill health. We wish her a speedy recovery. SWKA 

always holds a well- run and welcoming show and this year was no 

exception. I would also like to thank my steward John for his keeping 

us moving along.  

VETERAN DOG (No Entries)  

MINOR PUPPY DOG (2) 

1ST – Mr. R S & Mrs. R K Baker -Rignolla Tambourine Man at 

Cofton 9 Month old well bodied Blenheim nicely marked and rich in 

colour. Nice head with well set nose and good width of jaw with lip 

meeting already starting to cushion. Eye round and nicely set correctly 

on head. Moderate neck with good shoulder placement nice straight 

front. Good rib cage and topline has all the makings needed just needs 

to mature. Moved well when settled.  

2nd – Mrs. Carolyn Bowles-Robinson – Baldragon Crown Jewels . 

Slightly larger than the 1st. Lots of bone and in great condition. Good 

head slightly lower set nose which will take longer to mature. Just lost 

out to 1st on the maturity of the head.  

PUPPY DOG (1)  

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1st - Mrs. Carolyn Bowles-Robinson – Baldragon Fireworks N’ Fizz 10 

Month old Blenheim of nice size and colour. The coat is a lovely 

texture. Good head full over eyes which are dark round and correctly 

placed. Good nose placement with wide jaw, with lips meeting just 

getting ready to cushion up. Good shoulder placement, Nice neck level 

topline Needed to settle on the move.  

JUNIOR DOG (3 WITH 1 ABSENT) 

1ST -Mrs. T. M. Jackson – Amantra Thatcher’s Gold – 13 month 

Ruby mature for his age. Came into the ring full of confidence. A 

smaller boy but all male who is balanced from head to toe not 

overdone in any way. Classic Charlie head with good rise and full over 

the round well placed eyes and big open nose. Wide jaw with lips 

perfectly meeting and already cushioned. Lovely arch of neck leading 

to a level topline, with well set shoulders. Good spring of ribs with 

short level back. Nice natural tail which was well used, good stifle  

Moved with style covering the ground well and his topline never 

waivered. I was delighted to award him DCC and I will watch for him 

in the future.  

2nd – Mr. M & Mr. M Spall & Clark – Khatibi Ken Ya Believe I’m At 

Halbinsel – Nicely marked Tri-colour very compact and cobby. Nice 

head good dark eye correctly placed with a nice wide masculine nose. 

A well boned boy with short level back. Movement was difficult to 

judge as he did not make the best of himself.  

POST GRADUATE (2)  

1ST – Mrs. R. Mochrie – Chacombe Harry on Downsback – 

Tricolour 2year old. Lovely size and shape in good coat. Masculine 

head with correct nose and eye placement which are round and dark, 

with good ear low ear set. Good strong straight legs Level topline 

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when standing but unfortunately playing the clown today, but one to 

watch.  

2nd – Mr. AK & Mrs. SM Tonner – Headra’s Don’t Stop Me Now at 

Halbinsel – This 2 ½ year old lightly marked tricolour had a nice head 

with correct eye and nose placement for the breed. Lovely arch of 

neck leading to a level topline. Ample bone for his size as. Did not 

make the best of himself on the move.  

LIMIT DOG (3 – 1 Absent) 

1st – Mr. P F Lovel – Lovetrac Kasper – 19 month old very lightly 

marked Tricolour of Breed type with a short cobby body and level 

topline. Good bone nice arch of neck. Good shoulder placement 

leading to straight strong legs. Moved well around the ring.  

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2nd – Miss DM Pearce – Baldragon Living the Dream with Khatibi – 3 year old Tricolour heavily marked with good bone and substance. 

Pleasant head full over the eyes and nose set correctly. He has a good 

turn up of the jaw with eye and ear placement complimenting the over 

all look of the head. Today he did not carry his topline well which was 

affecting his movement.  

OPEN DOG ( 3 – 2 absent) 

1st – Mrs. C. Bowles-Robinson – Ch Baldragon Shoots He Scores – This 6 year old needs no introduction having done the breed proud on 

many occasions. Shown in beautiful coat and condition. This Tricolour 

Champion has a masculine head of good size with dark round eyes, 

enough rise of skull with low set ears. Very good arch of neck good rib 

and lots of bone, strong straight legs.  

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME DOG (No entries) 

VETERAN BITCH (1) 

1st – Mrs. C. Bowles-Robinson Ch Chacombe Marana Baldragon – A 9 year old Tricolour who is shown in perfect coat and condition. 

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Beautiful feminine head with melting dark round eyes. Proper 

placement of the eyes and nose gave her the cushioning required for a 

Charlie’s head. The ear placement with long flowing feathering added 

to the complete picture, nice moderate neck, nice shoulder placement 

and good straight strong legs with level level topline. Good turn of stifle  

with strong hocks. Moves around the ring with elegance. Pleased to 

award her RBCC as well as BV. Congratulations for the Veteran’s 

Group 2 placement.  

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (2 – 1 absent) 

1ST – Mrs. C.. Bowles-Robinson - Baldragon Wears the Crown 

This 7 month old Tricolour was a lovely size with a very feminine 

appearance. A promising head of good size and shape for her age. 

Moderate neck leading to a short level back with both nice rib and 

good bone. Good shoulder placement and nice short hocks . She 

moved out well back and front and was clearly enjoying herself.  

Pleased to award her Best Puppy (BP) 

PUPPY BITCH ( 5 – 1 absent) 

1ST – Mr. R S & Mrs. R K Baker – Shining Star Over Crofton – This 

10  

month old Blenheim was a very well put together bitch. (One to watch 

in the future I believe) She was a lovely size with just the right amount 

of bone. Her head is soft in expression adding to her femininity with 

lovely dark eyes. The top of her nose is centred to the middle of the eye 

and she is already turning up to make the correct cushioning. Carried a 

short level back with good top line that held throughout her movement. 

A very balanced bitch who in my mind just missed out on best puppy 

as did not show as well in the challenge.  

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2nd – Mrs. L Ratter Baldragon - Midnight Wish For Seafar – 

Another nice 10 month old Tricolour of nice appropriate size with good 

bone and substance. She had a nice size head with rise and width over 

lovely round dark eyes. Her nose has not yet started to go back so still 

needs to cushion up but with the width of jaw and lips meeting I feel 

she just needs some more time. Her body had both a level topline and 

good rib. Nice shoulder placement Moved out well another nice girl. 

JUNIOR BITCH (No entries) 

POST GRADUATE BITCH (No entries) 

LIMIT BITCH (3 – 2 absent) 

1st – Miss H, Miss G and Mrs. C. Rutherford – Rignolla Devon 

Dreamer With Potbelli Almost 2 year old Blenheim very feminine girl 

with classic Charlie head of good size and well balanced from every 

angle. Big round dark eyes with plenty of cushioning on a wide jaw with 

lips perfectly meeting .Correct nose placement. She was full over the 

eyes giving a very pleasing head indeed. Good arch of neck with 

correct shoulder placement and a short back with good rib cage. Great 

angulated rear completed the package She moved very well but did 

not make the best of herself when standing. While she stood alone in 

this class the 1st place was well deserved.  

OPEN BITCH (5 – 2 absent)  

1st - Mr. P F Lovel – Ch Lovetrac Kamilla A beautiful 3 year old 

Tricolour Charlie in a smaller package. She walked into the showring 

and demanded attention. She was “on” from the beginning of judging 

to the end. This feminine girl is the complete package. Her head is full 

of Charlie style judged from all angles. There is a good dome full over 

the eyes which are well set, dark and round. The nose is tilted back to 

meet the centre of the eyes. Her well cushioned lips meet perfectly 

with enough width of jaw. Moving down the body there is good arch of 

neck and nice shoulder placement. She moves on good straight legs 

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and nice correct shape of feet. Short back with enough rib that helped 

carry her topline level the entire time in the ring. Beautiful movement in 

the rear added to her quick and free movement around the ring. I was 

very happy to award her BCC and BOB. 

2nd – Miss C Gurtner – Lux/Bel/Int Ch Una De Melcourt Tricolour 

girl in good condition and coat. Carried a pleasant head of good size 

with nice round dark eyes. Good sized nose with wide nostrils but not 

quite back enough so needing more cushioning. Well set long ears. 

Good neck and shoulders with a nice short back all carrying a level 

topline. Today was not driving in the rear.  

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME BITCH (No entries)