It was an honour to judge at this show and such lovely dogs to go over. Thank you to exhibitors for a super entry. There were some excellent youngsters in the early classes which bodes well for the future. The quality in the higher classes, especially the bitches, made decisions very difficult at times, and some dogs that I regard very highly had to go cardless.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (7 - 3)

1st. Hartley & Griffiths’ CREAGANBREC THE FAVOURITE AT MIRAGUA Just six months old, gorgeous eye-catching black puppy. Strong compact body with good bone, depth of thigh, dense black pigment, happy disposition. Moved with verve. Should have a bright future.
2nd Willis’s CIBRITH COSWORTH Another promising puppy, looking more mature. Liver of good make and shape. Pleasing head good reach of neck, well laid shoulders. Strong bone. Moved with drive.
3rd Kay’s KAYTIAN ONE KOOL KAT.

PUPPY DOG (3 - 1)

1st Kay’s KAYTIAN ONE KOOL KAT. Liver dog built on very nice lines. Good front with correct return of upper arm and equally angulated on rear with turn of stifle and good muscle. Just needs to tighten in front movement to complete the picture.
2nd Gates-Raw’s JABBAWOCK THE SORCERER AT RIBBLEHILL Black of good pigment and well distributed spotting. Lovely head with darkest of eyes, strong bone, good front with well placed shoulder, good tail set. Outgoing dog with lovely movement.

JUNIOR DOG (6 - 1)

1st Jubb’s DALMARK THE DOUBLE AGENT Well up to size mature looking dog with strong, round bone. Well laid shoulder, defined wither, clean neck, deep chest, strong loin and depth of thigh. Moved well.
2nd Page’s WINFLASH HARVEY WALLBANGER Lightly marked elegant black in fit condition. Good overall make and shape. Balanced fore and aft. Deep chest, good tail set. Moved freely and smoothly. Well handled.
3rd Carvell’s TUMBRIL TEXASGOLD BY LILAL

NOVICE DOG (3 - 1)

1st Kay’s KAYTIAN ONE COOL KAT
2nd Gibbs’ PHADANTE SUPATROUPA Upstanding black dog of good construction. Lovely shaped head with well set ears and dark eyes. Good forehand, nice width of chest, and tail set. Covered the ground well on moving.

GRADUATE DOG (5 - 1)

1st Lamb’s DALPETRO DETTORI JW This boy is maturing well. Strong but elegant, balanced throughout, good head, clean neck, chest of good width and depth, firm topline and nice depth of thigh and turn of stifle. Friendly disposition. Moved freely.
2nd Alcock’s MAPPLEWELL CHOCOLATE BOX FOR DALSPARTAN Liver dog of a decent size and shape. Nice head proportions, good chest and topline. Good depth from wither to brisket. Coat clearing nicely. Moved smoothly.
3rd. Rosier’s TOP CLASS SMILER OF SARSODOTS

POST GRADUATE DOG (9 - 2)

1st Lewis’s MAN ABOUT TOWN AT HUNTERSWOOD JW ShCM Lovely balanced black dog, which showed in his movement. Strong looking and elegant. Well angulated front and rear with good return of upper arm and bend of stifle. Best front movement of the day.
2nd Cauldwell’s GWENCORDALE POP’S PRIDE JW A sound, honest black dog. Nicely balanced, strong loin, good length of upper arm, moderate bend of stifle, good tail set. Well set ears framing a pleasing head. Moved very well.
3rd Levy’s MOTEK NOTTINGHILL NORMAN

LIMIT DOG (13 - 3)

1st Bolt’s FAKENHAM FLASH GORDON Liver dog looking strong and mature, but not overdone in any way. Nice shaped head. Good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Strong bone and tight cat feet with correct angle of pasterns. Showed well and had great extension on the move.
2nd Kembrey’s DALMARK THE SHOWSTORMER JW ShCM Different type to 1. but he is so well balanced with each part flowing into the other. Attractive head, dark eyes, well set ears, clean neck and wither, good turn of stifle. Moved round the ring effortlessly.
3rd Dunnachie’s SOPHTSPOT SUGAR DADDY AT DVOJICA JW

OPEN DOG (13 - 3)

1st Cutts’ KAYTIAN KALYPSO TO MARZELINA I loved this dog as a puppy and he has fulfilled his promise. He fills the eye with his lovely shape, correct colour liver on a tight white background, and sound movement. A strong, elegant looking dog with deep brisket, good chest, level topline, well set ears framing a pleasing head. Added to that he was in gleaming condition and responded well to his handler. CC + BOB
2nd Moore’s CH. FINCHAM TRADE WIND JW An eye catching masculine black dog I have always admired. He presents a lovely picture. Clean outline with good head, dark eyes, elegant neck, well defined with a deep brisket. Drove out well and showed his socks off. A worthy champion. Res. CC
3rd Morris’s CH. DALMARK THE ENTERTAINER

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (8 - 2)

1st Christie’s SOPHTSPOT SNAP CRACKLE N POP A quality bitch made on beautiful clean lines. Has a strong well shaped body and feminine head with darkest of eyes. Excellent cat feet. Drove out enthusiastically and was happy and responsive to her handler. BP - and even after a long day she stole the limelight to take BPIS well done.
2nd Wright’s ANGELIC APHRODITE Another lovely puppy who will take a little longer to mature than 1 but has many qualities. A lovely size and shape and with excellent angulation front and rear. Good black pigment, well set ears, good topline and moved with good extension.
3rd Richardson’s PEARLY NAUGHTY LAS AT JOMIHVAR

PUPPY BITCH (11 - 1)

1st Christies S.SNAP CRACKLE N POP
2nd Alexander’s OFFORDALE WHITE LADY A quality bitch who pushed 1 very hard. Good strong body with depth of thigh and return of upper arm. Lovely head, pretty face, dark eyes, good reach of neck, excellent topline, good tail set, cat feet. Drove fluidly round the ring.
3rd PEARLY NAUGHTY LAS AT JOMIHVAR

JUNIOR BITCH (8 - 1)

1st Moore’s MANCHANDO CHOC CHIP COOKIE FROM FINCHAM Rich liver colour on this promising bitch.. Balanced fore and aft. with good lay of shoulder and super forehand. Well set ears framing a pretty feminine head. Good loins and pasterns, well arched feet, good tailset. Moved beautifully. Should have a bright future.
2nd Harrison-Stratford’s DALKEREVE DARK N DIVINE Clear, evenly distributed spotting on this pretty black bitch. Good shape throughout well ribbed up, clean straight bone, cat feet. Covered the ground well. Very promising.
3rd Jackson’s CALDECACRE CERISIER

NOVICE BITCH (7 - 2)

1st Christie’s S.SNAP CRACKLE N POP
2nd Richardson’s MYSTIC TREASURE OVER MAPPLEWELL Well made black bitch with strong body. Good ribcage, elbows well tucked in, good forechest, and tailset. Moved well.
3rd Jolley’s MARRICDALE MAJORAS MASK

GRADUATE BITCH (12 - 2)

A strong class with some lovely bitches. Some only needing to mature to fulfill their potential.
1st Rance’s OLBERO ONE TO TREASURE Quality liver bitch full of substance and on clean lines. Beautiful coat, good spotting and colour. Deep chest and spring of rib. Nice head and reach of neck going into well defined wither. Strong body yet still feminine. Moved fluidly.
2nd Scott-Allen’s & Davis’ TOLUTIM ZAFFRE Strong, elegant black with good front assembly. Dark eye, clean neck, good ribcage and firm loin, Well rounded and muscled rear quarters enabled her to drive round the ring with style.
3rd Gibb’s PHADANTE ROCKAHULA BABY JW

POST GRADUATE BITCH (17 - 5)

1st Cuthbertson’s KALSIDONI GARNET JW Nicely put together black of handy size. Well laid shoulders, good topline. Nice angles all round. Cat feet with strong pasterns. Pretty head, clean neck. Character shining through; she enjoyed her day and moved positively.
2nd Williams’ PHADANTE TAKE A CHANCE ON ME Lightly spotted bitch, but that didn’t detract from her well built frame, she is maturing well. All parts running smoothly together and balanced throughout. Clean, elegant outline. Showed really well and sailed round the ring.
3rd Dodds & Pearson’s POLLYPECK PREMIER PASSION AT DAFFYDAL

LIMIT BITCH (17 - 3)

1st Page’s WINFLASH SPRING ANGEL Really like this bitch, she has come together so well. Strong, compact and balanced, Pleasing head, super dark eye, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders.. Short loin, strong round bone into good cat feet. Beautifully handled, and her movement was flowing. Was seriously considered in the challenge.
2nd Scott-Allens & Davis’s TOLUTIM CHARTREUSE JW Well pigmented black bitch. Strong boned, with depth and strength of thigh which powered her round the ring. Lovely head, clean neck, good spring of rib. In fit condition and looked like she could go all day.
3rd Harrison-Stratford’s ACLAND DARK DAUGHTER BY DALKEREVE JW

OPEN BITCH (14 - 4)

1st Lewis’s CH.HUNTERSWOOD TITTLE TATTLE JW I have always admired this black bitch and gave her a reserve ticket previously. She has such balance, nothing is overdone and each part flows into the next. Full of type, very feminine and elegant but with plenty of substance. Her lovely construction enables her to move effortlessly and economically. Couldn’t resist her. CC
2nd Neath-Duggan’s CH.BUFFREY SPRIG O MINT JW Another gorgeous black bitch. Oozes quality. A beautiful front, with correct width of chest, good lay of shoulder, straight strong bone, clean over the wither and excellent length of rib, a touch longer in loin than 1. Moves smoothly with good extension. Presented in tip top condition. Res CC
3rd Forrest’s CHOOSESPOTS CAMELIA BY SPOTSWOOD

Judge Mrs. Chris Oatridge