Ch. Harco’s Towncrier – (sire of the Dear Charles) bred by Harvey Cookman and owned by Sue Jackson. 1971 ETSCA BOB winner from the Veteran Class. Multi-Group winner, including a Group placement at Westminter KC.
Ch. Surucas Shadow in the Night ROM – bred and owned by Sue Jackson. Multi Group winner and BIS specialty winner. A top solid color stud dog.
“Charlies are a profusely coated spaniel, with long hair on the ears, chest, and legs.”
Back to body, the topline should be level with a tail that comes off the back at a slight angle. You shouldn’t see a peg tail. Our standard asks for a docked tail, 2 to 4 inches long. It also asks for a marked flag in a square shape. There seems to be a group of tail hair cutters out there now and it is incorrect. Our standard has always called for a flag. Some Char- lies are born with a shorter tail and this is not to be penalized. In the forequarters, you hope for well laid back shoulders and legs that are well boned and again, thick, and straight. The feet are compact and many times have fused toes on all feet or a few. This is acceptable. The hindquarters are nicely angulated and strong. Movement is typically spaniel, with good reach in front and good drive in the rear. Charlies are a profusely coated spaniel, with long hair on the ears, chest, and legs. Over trimming is to be penalized. They come in 4 color combinations, Black and tan (King Charles), Ruby, Black, white and tan (Prince Charles), and red and white (Blenheim). We also call the black/tan and ruby solid colors and the tri color and red and white bro- ken colors. Most exhibitors use these terms interchangeably.
Ch. Backroads Another Adventure – bred by Karen Miller & Sue Plance & owned by Karen Miller & Jamie Ward. A Top-winning ETS all varieties all-time. Multi BIS and BISS, includ- ing the ETSCA National and the French National, and Crufts. T op N otch T oys , N ovember 2022 • 49
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