Particular thanks to Jane and Bill Gardner, my ring stewarts, for keeping the exhibits and I in order, for most of the time!
A special HUGE thank you to all the exhibitors, I was overwhelmed when I heard what my entry was and on the day had 104 new dogs present with only 18 absentees.
Overall, jaws and teeth were good, all coats were clean and only 2 exhibits presented had the dreaded Dally rash.
Class 1 – Veteran Dog (6 entries, 0 absentees)
1st. Stevenson’s Ch. Gemmont Marauding Mutineer at Macula JW – Typical 7 years young Liver spotted boy with a good demeanour. Best mover in this class, covered the ground effortlessly. Lovely long, well arched neck. Good tight cat feet. Correctly set tail with good carriage. Best Veteran Dog and Best Veteran in Show.
2nd. Neath-Duggan’s Tumbril True Blue Buffrey JW – 7 year old black spotted boy. Well up to size. Sound mover, lovely long, correctly set tail. Moved out well covering the ground. Enjoying his day out. 3rd. Bull’s Cocheperro Tomorrow’s World.
Class 2 – Minor Puppy Dog (6 entries, 1 absentee)
1st. Page’s Winflash Harvey Wallbanger – 6 month old, black spotted dog. Nicely covered puppy, lightly marked. Best mover in this class which is what it came down to when making the placings. Well set ears, good length of correctly set tail. A very happy puppy. Best Puppy Dog.
2nd. Baker’s Oneowun Ohio – 6 month old black spotted dog. Heavier set than one. Good mover, good tail carriage. Good depth of bone. Slightly hesitant but a very happy puppy.
3rd. Jubb’s Dalmark the Double Agent.
Class 3 – Puppy Dog (6 entries, 1 absentee)
1st. Gibbs’ Phadante Supatroupa – 11 month old black spotted dog. Larger than I would normally like but again down to movement on the day and he covered the ground well. Lightly marked with correctly set ears. Good round bone, correctly set tail. Level top line standing and moving.
2nd. Pollypeck Playboy – Heavier set than one, lovely arched neck, nice tight cat like feet. A solidly made dog.
3rd. Dalmark the Double Agent.
Class 4 – Junior Dog (9 entries, 0 absentees)
1st. Lewis’ Man About Town At Hunterswood JW – well made black spotted dog – difficult class to judge as most had excellent movement just the finer breed points that divided them in the end. This boy has a good shaped head, with correct ear carriage, solid round bone down to tight feet. Lovely tail which was put to good use.
2nd. Lamb’s Dalpetro Dettori JW – Good round bone, nicely set ears, level top line. Good depth of chest. His correctly set tail was going to wag itself into next week!
3rd. Smith’s Dalleaf Mullberry
Class 5 – Maiden Dog (3 entries, 0 absentees)
1st. Smith’s Dalleaf Mullberry – Third in previous class. Liver spotted boy, well up to size, lightly marked. Nice long neck and correctly set tail.
2nd. Dinsdale’s Dalesbred Dreadlocks – Lightly marked, taller black spotted dog. Nice long tail, correctly set but not so happy to use it today.
3rr. Cromwell’s Mapplewell Black Magic by Liverdals.
Class 6 – Novice Dog (7 entries, 0 absentees)
1st. Smith’s Dalleaf Mullberry
2nd. Dinsdale’s DalesBread Dreadlocks
3rd. Shimwell’s Spottydots Fire Cracker
Class 7 – Graduate Dog (10 entries, 0 absentees)
1st. Stocks’ Dalmark the Shaded Moon at Nospar JW – Compact liver spotted boy, lovely head, good length of well arched neck. Correctly set tail of good length and put to good use. Sound mover, just watch the weight on his shoulders. Reserve Best Dog.
2nd. Beadling’s Pollypeck Picasso – Larger than one, black spotted, solidly made dog. Lightly marked with good ear set and carriage. Well set tail which was put to good use. Well defined hocks.
3rd. Thomas’ Tollwood Highland Chieftain.
Class 8 – Post Graduate Dog (5 entries, 0 absentees)
1st Davis’ Streamline Magic Secret – Black spotted dog, solid type with well set, nicely broken ears. Solid bone down to good round feet. Good length of correctly set tail.
2nd. Kembrey’s Jabbawock The Conquistador at Dalmark – Liver spotted dog. Not as positive on the move as one today. Lovely head, correctly set tail with good carriage. Well defined hocks, just watch the weight on his shoulders.
3rd. Rose’s Candidals To Boldly Go JW.
Class 9 – Limit Dog (2 entries, 1 absentee)
Disappointing class with only 2 dogs present.
1st. Brookes’ Hispot Hispirits JW – Lighter made with dark black spotting on a pure white background. Well set and carried ears. Correctly set tail of good length. Good depth of brisket.
2nd. McMillan’s Oneowun Mr Bojangles at Dalyance – Thicker set than one. Well set tail. Movement not positive as too excited today to move forwards and spent more time going in an upwards direction!
Class 10 – Open Dog (5 entries, 0 absentees)
1st. Richardson’s Mapplewell It Takes Two JW – Well made, sturdy, black spotted boy. Full of sparkle and showmanship. Excellent mover with well defined hocks. Good depth of brisket, level top line held on the move. So much character about him stood and on the move. He surely must obtain his crown soon. Best Dog, Best Black and Best In Show.
2nd. Cutts’ Kaytian Kalypso To Marzelina – Liver spotted boy. I have admired this dog from the ringside for a while and he did not disappoint when going over him. Good round bone. Good length of well arched neck. Level top line held on the move. Just lacked drive and purpose today.
3rd. Tingey’s Kymvale Oberon at Dallydor.
Class 11 – Veteran Bitch (12 Entries, 4 Absentees)
1st. Gibbs’ Phadante Norweigen Wood Sh.CM – 7 year old black spotted bitch having a great day out. Lightly marked. Correctly set tail of the right length which was put to full use. Pleasing eye which I am sure will get her anything she wants. Good turn of stifle, moved well. Best Veteran Bitch.
2nd. Richardson’s Ch. Mapplewell Minstrel – 10 years old black spotted bitch. Nice head, level top line kept on the move, well defined hocks. Correctly set tail of correct length.
3rd. Whincup’s Kajezza Vicky Ticky Toria at Tamilanda.
Class 12 – Minor Puppy Bitch (5 Entries, 0 Absentees)
1st. Kembrey’s Dalmark the Super Sleuth – 7 month old Liver spotted girl. Lovely made baby, using her ears and tail to her full advantage. Positive mover for one so young. Lovely amber eyes and correct liver pigment. Good spring of pastern. Best Puppy Bitch, Best Puppy and Best Liver in Show.
2nd. Hoskins’ Dalmark the Golden Girl – Liver girl, litter sister to one. Slightly finer than one. Such a sweet natured puppy with positive movement. Well broken ears with good amber eyes. Her coat was very clean.
3rd. McMillan’s Dalyance Diva.
Class 13 – Puppy Bitch (7 Entries, 0 Absentees)
1st. Lewis’ Hunterswood Razz Matazz – 11 month old back spotted girl. Lovely puppy bitch, so well made. Good round bone down to cat like feet. Correctly set with good length of tail. Expressive face and ears. Long, well arched neck. Level top line held on the move.
2nd. Fabian’s Tumbril Tiddly Twoshoes – Black spotted baby of the class. So sweet and full of character. Moved with purpose once her handler had tied her shoelaces! Level top line held on the move. Correctly set tail.
3rd. Williams’ Phadante Take A Chance On Me .
Class 14 – Junior Bitch (8 Entries, 0 Absentees)
1st. Tingey’s Olbero One of Our Own at Dallydor – Correctly sized bitch in overall balance. Moved with purpose round the ring. Very expressive face. Held her level top line standing and whilst on the move.
2nd. Smallwood’s Mappelwell Dancing Queen – Liver spotted girl of similar size and make of one. Nice long, arched neck, correctly set tail. Covered the ground easily whilst moving.
3rd. Dalpetro Desdemona JW.
Class 15 – Maiden Bitch (5 Entries, 1 Absentee)
1st. Pilgrim’s Olbero One To Charm At Weaponess – Reserve in Junior Bitch class. Nice liver bitch, correctly set tail, expressive ear carriage, not so positive on the move.
3rd. Beadling’s Pollypeck Pizzazz.
Class 16 – Novice Bitch (10 Entries, 1 Absentee)
1st. Tingey’s Olbero One of Our Own at Dallydor.
2nd. Smallwood’s Mappelwell Dancing Queen
3rd. Lewis’ Hunterswood Lyric
Class 17 – Graduate Bitch (11 Entries, 3 Absentees)
1st. Gibbs’ Phadante Rockahula Baby – Correctly sized black spotted bitch. Very happy to have her day out. Covered the ground well. Lovely expressive face with a very dark eye. Correctly set tail of good length.
2nd. Burrows’ Tumbril Tantrums N Tiaras at Shacarlu – Nicely made black spotted bitch. Good dark pigment. Solid round bone down to good cat like feet. Moved round the ring well.
3rd. Williams’ Phadante Bossa Nova Baby.
Class 18 – Post Graduate Bitch (9 Entries, 1 Absentee)
1st. Harrison-Stratford’s Acland Dark Daughter By Dalkereve JW Black spotted bitch of the correct size. Really showing her socks off today. Well set, expressive ears. Good turn of stifle. Covered the ground with purpose.
2nd. Stevenson’s Anncolkirnik Emelius By Macula JW – Lovely liver spotted bitch. Everything about her is right, just lacking the sparkle of one today. Good round feet, beautiful liver with the darkest of amber eyes.
3rd. Hernandez’s Appaloosa Star Charmer by Dalminshi.
Class 19 – Limit Bitch (13 Entries, 2 Absentees)
1st. Neath-Duggan’s Buffrey Sprig O Mint JW – At just two years old this black spotted bitch moved effortlessly round the ring. Nicely covered. Darkest of eyes. Solid round bone down to lovely cat like feet. Good length of correctly set tail. Just lost her sparkle in the challenge for BIS. Best Bitch, Reserve Best in Show, Best Opposite Sex in Show.
2nd. Dinsdale’s Dalesbred Mariette – Slighter bitch to one. Another one that moved round the ring effortlessly. Lovely face with the darkest of brown eyes. Tail of correct length and set which was put to very good use. Lovely bitch, really tough call between these two.
3rd. Kay’s Kaytian Electra.
Class 20 – Open Bitch (10 Entries, 5 Absentees)
1st. Dinsdale’s Dalesbred Mariette.
2nd. Roach’s Hebe Aleatory In Holderness JW Sh.CM – Black spotted bitch, slightly larger than one. Nice head with dark brown eyes. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders. Correctly set tail of good length put to good use.
3rd. Sheldon’s Gemmont Mystical Magic.
Class 21 – Brace Class (10 Entries, 6 Absentees)
Such a fun class to judge!!
1st. Stevenson’s - Well matched brace consisting of a liver spotted bitch and a liver spotted dog. Moved round the ring well together.
2nd. Pearson’s & Dodd’s - Well matched brace of black spotted bitches who moved round together well.
3rd. Shuttlewood’s.
Judge: Sue Parkin-Russell (SPACLERE)
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JUNIOR HANDLING - 6-11 years (5)
Lauren Jane Davis handling her 6 year old Streamline Magic Secret, what a fabulous handler this young lady is, she was alone to execute the capital letter T correctly without shadowing her dog, at all times she knew exactly where I was, her dog can be quite a handful at times but her calm approach makes him dance to her every wish, I asked which group the Dalmatian came in, she answered correctly,
2 Aaron Williams, 10 year old smart young man handling Phadante Bossa Nova Baby, bitch with whom he shared a good rapport, he managed to keep her attention at all times, tried very hard to work out how to do the letter T, he didn't quite manage it but handled his girl beautifully without shadowing, also answered the same question correctly,
3 Andrew Page handling Winflash Harvey Wallbanger.
12-16 (8,2a)
1 Charlotte Page handling Winflash Spring Angel, this young lady is full of confidence, quietly performing all request manoeuvres which she did & they were totally flawless was very observant knowing at all times exactly where I was, never once shadowed her dog & gave the correct answer to the required question, she is a total joy to watch in total control at all times, very tidy young lady & beautifully turned out;
2 Jenny Green, handling Caldecare Cordeiro Tajade, this young lady was smartly turned out, very quiet but confident in her handling elements, showing the correct dentition & answering the same question correctly, she just needs to project herself just a little more, will be one to watch for in the future;
3 Charlotte Smethurst handling Pollypeck Perseverance.
The two young handlers competing were Lauren Davis & Charlotte Page, what a hard task this was, both were very exceptional handlers, in tip-top form, performing to perfection, & it all came down to their knowledge of the points of the dog, I asked each lady in turn three questions, Lauren's knowledge winning her BJH.
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