The Northern Ireland Dalmatian Club held its’ Championship Show on Saturday 27th September 2008. It was an honour to be asked to Judge this Show and my thanks go to the Officials and Committee of the Club for making me so welcome at this, my first CC appointment. My thanks also to all Exhibitors, many of whom made very long journeys to attend, for a good entry with some top quality dogs to go over.
All exhibits were presented in nice clean condition with clean teeth and all temperaments were excellent. I would ask Exhibitors to not overlook feet and ensure nails are short as the “tight cat-like feet” synonymous with our lovely Breed cannot be achieved if nails are too long. Tail sets also varied with some being too high. A few were suffering from Dally rash or poor coat condition which did affect my placings on the day. Overall I was very pleased with the quality of my top winners who all exhibited strong flowing movement and good conformation to the Breed Standard.

DOGS

Veteran Dog (1,1)

None Present

Minor Puppy Dog (1,1)

None Present

Puppy Dog (1,0)

1. Goff-Leggett’s Washakie Nutcracker Prince 11 month old black spotted dog who is definitely one to watch for the future. Dense black spotting on a pure white coat. Good head with dark eye and well set ears. Elegant neck flowing down into level strong topline and correctly set tail. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribcage. Moved with a flowing balanced action and freedom of movement. I was very pleased to award him Best Puppy in Show.

Junior Dog (2,1)

1. Stacey’s Reignbows Matisse Fairly heavily marked black spotted but this did not detract from overall appearance. Still very much a youngster who will improve with maturity and well muscled up for one so young. Good overall conformation and was well balanced on the move with nice level topline.

Special Yearling Dog (2,0)

1. Stacey’s Reignbows Matisse As previously.
2. Taylor’s Dalandus Flash Harry Black spotted lighter marked than 1 and a little longer overall. Good head with nice dark eye, well broken ears and a pleasing expression. Plenty of round strong bone. A little erratic on the move on the day which will improve with maturity. Overall a happy dog who was enjoying himself.

Maiden Dog

No Entries.

Novice Dog (1,1)

None Present

Post Graduate Dog (3,0)

1. Caldwell’s Kalsidoni Quartz Well marked black spotted of good overall make and shape. Correct head with well set broken ears and dark eye giving a very nice kindly expression. Good reach of neck with well defined withers and level topline. Strong round bone with good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Very much on his toes on the day but moved soundly once settled.
2. Westwater’s Phidgity Pharoah Black spotted again of good make and shape. Lighter overall framed and slightly heavier spotted than 1 but was well balanced. Soundly constructed with good bone, well sprung ribs and level topline. Good rear muscle tone which was used to effect when he moved.
3. Taylor’s Dalandus Flash Harry

Limit Dog (3,0)

1. Lamb’s Dalpetro Dettori, JW A striking black spotted dog which took the eye as soon as he stepped into the ring. Very elegant head and dark eye without being overdone. Excellent front with good bone, pasterns and tight feet. Good reach of neck leading into defined withers and level topline. Deep chest, well sprung ribs and strong loin. Well angulated hindquarters with good turn of stifle and good muscle. Really moved out in co-ordination with his handler keeping a good level topline. A well deserved Reserve Dog CC.
2. Dinsdale’s Dalesbred Dreadlocks Another attractive black spotted dog with excellent ring presence and presented in good condition. Good head and expression. Strong round bone, good front and lay of shoulder with well sprung ribcage. Good hindquarters and well let down hocks. Good balanced movement covering the ground at a deceptively sprightly pace.
3. Brookes’ Hispot Hispirits, JW

Open Dog (9,1)

1. Dunnachie,s Ch Sophtspot Sugar Daddy at Djovica, JW In all honesty this black spotted male was presented in superb hard condition and was on top form on the day. Gorgeous head and expression. Strong throughout with good forechest, well sprung ribcage and compact loin. Well muscled hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Overall balance superb which was shown to effect when on the move. Lovely flowing true movement both in profile and fore & aft completely at one with his handler. I was very pleased to award him Dog CC and Best in Show.

2.Casey’s Ch Camargue Calvin Klein of Kasara. Another excellent strong black spotted presented in good hard condition. Well muscled up with good round bone. Nice tight feet. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribcage. Good head and level back with strong loins. Moved round the ring with purpose and balance showing good drive form powerful hindquarters.
3. Clarke’s Ch Kalokairie Lord of Livers by Klarkeson

BITCHES

Veteran Bitch (2,0)

1. Caldwell’s Ch Ir Int Ch Medala Venus, Sh CM 7 & a half year old black spotted bitch of quality. Lovely head and expression with well framed ears. Good reach of neck to defined withers and level topline. Good make and shape, very well put together and with good muscle condition. Moved very well with balance and without effort and enjoyed her day. Best Veteran in Show.
2. Richardson’s Dalmark Moon Europa, JW 9 year old black spotted elegant bitch. Good head with nice dark eye and well carried ears. Good reach of neck and level topline. Good bone, nice deep chest and good hindquarters with nice turn of stifle and good tailset. Moved steadily around the ring not showing her age at all.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1,0)

1. Dodd’s Rose Gem 7 & a half month old black spotted girl still very much a baby. Good overall make and shape for one so young. Nice feminine head with dark eye. Good reach of neck and level topline. Strong bone, deep chest and well sprung ribcage. Good rear angulation. Needs time to settle but very promising.

Puppy Bitch (2,0)

1. Johnson’s Tynevale Troublesome Tart Attractive liver spotted young bitch showing quite a degree of maturity for her age. Well made with plenty of round strong bone. Attractive expression, good deep eye colour and well set ears. Good chest with plenty of capacity. Nice turn of stifle. Moved well around the ring.
2. Pearson’s Chandally Chantilly Cream from Cannabee Pleasing black spotted girl with lovely head and nice dark eye. Well off for bone and substance and overall very sound. Good level topline on the move. Very close between 1 & 2 in this Class.

Junior Bitch (6,1)

1. Christie’s Sophtspot Snap Crackle N Pop I have always liked this black spotted girl and was not disappointed when I went over her. Lovely head with the darkest of eye and well set ears giving her an attractive expression. Good arched neck, defined withers and strong level topline which she kept on the move. Correct front angulation with good round bone. Correct tailset, well muscled hindquarters for one so young and excellent turn of stifle. Excelled on the move with correct tracking both in profile and fore & aft. A well deserved Reserve Bitch CC.
2. Clarke’s Klarkeson Royal Destiny Another black spotted bitch of quality. Lovely head and expression, good neck and level topline. Good deep forechest with good spring of rib and lay of shoulder. Good rear assembly with excellent bend of stifle and set of tail. Moved out very well with good action.
3. Richardson’s Buffrey Lightening Strike Among Mapplewell.

Special Yearling Bitch (3,0)

1. Harrison-Stratford’s Dalkereve Dark N Divine, JW Black spotted bitch who was certainly on form on the day. Good head with excellent dark eye. Good reach of neck and level topline. Nice deep forechest and good tuck up. Clean rear lines with a good turn of stifle. Good overall movement exhibiting a natural true gait and well balanced throughout.
2. Pickup’s Roadcoach Ribbons and Roses, JW Another nice girl with deep black pigment and spotting well defined on a clear white coat. Good head with dark eye. Deep forechest with good round bone and well muscled throughout. Was very balanced both standing and on the move exhibiting a level topline. Good steady movement around the ring.
3. Richardson’s Buffrey Lightening Strike Among Mapplewell

Maiden Bitch (3,1)

1. Dodd’s Rose Gem As Previously
2. Johnson’s Tynevale Troublesome Tart As Previously

Novice Bitch (3,0)

1. Dodd’s Rose Gem As Previously
2. Johnson’s Tynevale Troublesome Tart As Previously
3. Morrison’s Little Miss Glam

Post Graduate Bitch (6,2)

1. Fort’s Shulune Fantasy on Ice, JW, Sh CM Striking black spotted bitch with plenty of substance. Correct head with well framed ears. Good reach of neck and strong level topline. Good depth of chest and front assembly with strong round bone and good tight feet. Good rear angulation with correct bend of stifle and tail set. Was really on her toes and moved with drive and purpose exhibiting a good balanced action.
2. Lamb’s Dalpetro Desdemona, JW Another lovely black spotted bitch with deep pigment. Attractive head with good dark eye and pleasing expression. Compact girl standing four square with strong bone and good angulation all round. Good forechest and well sprung ribcage with strong loin. Moved out well really covering the ring. Little to choose between 1 & 2 on the day.
3. Evans’ Tyrodal Caterpillar

Limit Bitch (5,1)

1. Dodds & Pearson’s Camargue Gucci Envy Lovely black spotted with very clean lines. Attractive head with good reach of neck and strong level topline. Excellent make and shape with good round bone, deep forechest, good angulation and well muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle. Moved round the ring with balance and purpose.
2. Clarke’s Mapplewell Double Take by Klarkeson, JW Very attractive black spotted bitch with good head and expression. Good reach of neck, level topline and well laid shoulders. Strong round bone and tight feet. Good hindquarters and muscle tone. Another good mover with flowing action and correct in profile and fore & aft.
3. Evan’s Tyrodal Caterpillar

Open Bitch (16,1)

This was a Class of pure quality throughout with some superb bitches participating who I would expect will change places on another day.
1. Cuthbertson’s Kalsidoni Garnet, JW This lovely black spotted girl exuded quality as soon as she walked into the ring. From nose to tail she is perfectly put together and feminine throughout without any exaggerations whatsoever. Deep black pigment spots on a pure white coat. Excellent head with well broken ears giving her a lovely expression. Good reach of neck, well defined withers and strong level topline. Square front with correct lay of shoulders, good round bone and tight feet. Deep chest and excellent spring of rib. Good hindquarters with correct tail set and turn of stifle. Well muscled without a hint of coarseness. She excelled in movement at one with her handler, striding powerfully around the ring with a flowing rhythmic motion and did not put a foot wrong. I was very please to award her the Bitch CC and Reserve Best in Show.
2. Dunnachie’s Ch Djovica Voodoo, JW What can be said about this magnificent black spotted bitch that has not already been committed to print. She is quality throughout. Attractive head and expression, good reach of neck flowing into level topline. Ideally balanced of ideal size, she has excellent muscle definition. Good deep chest. Front assemble and round bone with tight feet. Strong loin and good hindquarters. This is another bitch who is at one with her handler and has a fluent, free flowing movement correct in every aspect. I thought that she had lost a little of her usual sparkle today, hence the placing.
3. Neath-Duggan’s Ch Buffrey Sprig O’ Mint, JW

…………………….. Alan Beeston (Judge) Sanadal Dalmatians