Dalmatians were allocated a large, well prepared ring, for which I was grateful, as I was able to assess movement easily. Thanks to my two experienced Stewards Brenda and Malcolm Smith especially Brenda whose valiant efforts to keep paperwork dry during the rainfall towards the end of Limit Bitch Class gave the Ringsiders a chuckle. Also a big thank you to exhibitors for bringing your lovely dogs.
All were turned out and presented in good clean condition and temperaments in the ring were exemplary.
My overall impression was that there are some sound youngsters
coming through and this can only bode well for the breed. Worryingly, there are
a number of light eyes and short tails, set and carried high which does detract
from the overall impression. Quality in the bitches shone through; unfortunately
this meant some went home cardless.
Minor Puppy Dog (2,1a)
1st Stokes’s Elaridge Quincie. Very promising quality liver puppy of
eight months in excellent condition. Good colour liver with complete pigment.
Lovely head and expression, reachy neck into well laid shoulders. Strong round
bone, tight feet, good body shape and level back. Well muscled hind quarters,
tail set and carried correctly. Movement sound once settled.
Puppy Dog (3)
1st Carvell’s Timmy Willie with Lilal. Upstanding black. Well presented
in tiptop condition. Even spotting on sparkling white. Well developed head with
good pigment and dentition, nicely arched neck into well developed front. Strong
bone and good feet. Well developed brisket, good length of back, strong loin and
well muscled hind quarters. Good tail set. Once settled displayed strong steady
movement for a youngster and this won him Best Puppy Dog and later Best Puppy in
Breed.
2nd Ely’s Wintermine Commando. Eleven month old black spotted puppy.
Well developed with strong bone. Well proportioned head with dark eyes and good
dentition. Arched neck into good front assembly. Level topline held on the move.
Well developed hind quarters.
3rd Parkin-Russell’s Spaclere Flash Gordon.
Junior Dog. (8,1a)
1st Richardson’s Mapplewell it Takes Two JW. Soundly constructed and
ideally sized young black spotted male. Balanced, with good angulations. Well
developed head, good ear carriage, correct dentition, kind expression. Good
front, well off for bone, good feet with well rounded pads, clearly defined
withers, good spring of rib and well rounded croup, well developed second thigh
and strong hocks. Correct tail set carried well. Effortless movement with decent
length of stride with good reach and drive. Lost out in the challenge due to
coat condition.
2nd Cauldwell’s Gwencarodale Pop’s Pride. Another black spotted dog
of good make and shape. Balanced with good angulations. Pleased in head with
good ear carriage and dark eyes. Good front, plenty of substance, well muscled
with good tone and well developed rear quarters. Tail carriage too high today.
3rd Hammett’s Bryedal Mayan.
Post Graduate Dog. (9,3a)
1st Saunder’s Imaginary Friend. Liver male of excellent quality.
Powerfully built with plenty of substance. Well developed head with good
pigment. Sound in front although carrying too much weight over shoulders. Deep
chest with well sprung ribs, tidy elbows, strong over loin with well developed
muscles over hind quarters. Covered the ground with ease.
2nd Bolt’s Buffrey Belleisimo at Fakenham. Young black male. Well
presented in excellent condition. Plenty of substance. Good head proportions,
good front assembly and well developed in chest with nicely sprung ribs and good
depth of brisket. Still needs time to mature.
3rd Hartley and Griffiths’ Miragua the Explorer.
Limit Dog. (12,4a)
1st Peterson’s Buffrey Beau Bell at Daedalus. Upstanding and
eyecatching black spotted male of sound construction and shown in hard
condition. Well developed head, good dentition, correct front with well placed
shoulders and rounded bone to good feet with firm rounded pads. Nicely arched
neck, clearly defined withers, well sprung ribs and deep chest. Level back and
strong over loin. Well developed second thigh and strong hocks. Moved with ease
and drive.
2nd Fabian’s Tumbril Texas Tribute. Another powerfully built black
spotted male. Presented in hard condition. Well developed head, good front and
shoulders. Well muscled rear quarters.
3rd Brookes’ Hispot Hicommand.
Open Dog. (9,3a)
1st Stevenson’s Ch. Gemmont Marauding Mutineer at Macula JW. A worthy
champion, well presented in hard condition. A powerful dog of good proportions,
well balanced with plenty of substance and good angulations. Deep chest with
well sprung ribs. Strong, well muscled hind quarters. Good muscle tone
throughout. Moved effortlessly around the large ring. Pleased to award him CC
and BOB. Shortlisted down to six in the Group.
2nd McCarthy’s Ch. Tollwood Lionel at Kilndandy JW A super liver dog
I’ve always admired. Standing, for me, he epitomises our breed standard. He
just needs to show himself with more enthusiasm. Shown and presented in
immaculate condition. Reserve CC.
3rd Johnston’s Ch Leaveslake Limerick at Clonheath.
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Minor Puppy Bitch. (3,1a)
Two excellent puppies.
1st Haywood & Ridgeway’s Luccombe Strawberry Tart. Delightful puppy
of seven months. Deeply pigmented black with bold spotting. Lovely head with
darkest of eyes and using her ears well to give sweet expression. Nice make and
shape standing square. Moved confidently with purpose. Best Puppy Bitch.
2nd Stokes’ Elaridge Sherry Pepper. Eight months liver bitch of top
quality. Not the confidence of one but of balanced proportions and in excellent
condition. Well pigmented liver of the correct colour. Strong bone and well
covered body. Moved steadily.
Puppy Bitch. (3,2a)
1st Ward’s Frankish Zenith. Stockily built bitch with deepest black
spotting. Plenty of substance. Nice head and expression. Dark eyes and well
carried ears. Nicely developed body and sound hind quarters.
Junior Bitch. (10,5a)
1st Dore’s Dalkereve Dazzling Diamond. Eyecatching black confidently
handled to show her attributes. Feminine head with kind expression, dark eyes
and good ear carriage. Tapering neck into well laid shoulders. Correct front
assembly. Tight feet with well rounded firm pads. Clearly defined wither, level
topline and well rounded croup. Good tail set and carriage. Settled on the move,
holding her topline well.
2nd Mutton’s Plymcrest Puzzle. Different make and shape to first. Well
proportioned with substance and good angulations. Pleasing, feminine head with
kind expression, reachy neck into good shoulders. Expertly handled and presented
in excellent condition.
3rd Page’s Winflash Spring Fury.
Post Graduate Bitch. (13,2a)
1st Scott-Allen & Davis’ Olbero Olympic Rose JW. A well presented
black spotted bitch with plenty of substance. Loved her overall make and shape.
Feminine head of good proportions with
lovely dark eye. Nicely tapering neck and well placed shoulders. Well sprung rib
and good body shape. Tidy at elbow. Level topline and rounded croup. Well
muscled hind quarters with good width of thigh and well turned stifle. Moved
effortlessly with plenty of reach and drive.
2nd Lamb’s Leaveslake Lily at Dalpetro JW. Another quality bitch with
plenty of attributes to admire. Liver of correct colour with full pigment and
dark eye. Plenty of substance but still feminine. Balanced with good
angulations. Well developed body with well sprung ribs and developed brisket.
Hard muscled over hind quarters and well developed second thigh enabling her to
move with purpose and drive. A difficult decision to split these two quality
bitches.
3rd North’s Abbi-Belle at Moorcross.
Limit Bitch. (9,2a)
1st Black's Boval Britannia. Top quality bitch shown and handled in
perfect condition. Ideally sized. Correct liver colour with full pigment and
dark eyes. Plenty of substance yet still feminine. Head of good proportions,
well laid shoulders and tight cat feet with firm rounded pads. Elbows neatly
placed. Well sprung rib showing plenty of depth of brisket and heartroom. Level
back, firm over loin and nicely rounded croup. Strong hind quarters with well
developed second thigh. Covered the ground with ease. Thrilled to award her her
first CC.
2nd Page’s Winter Magic JW. Another quality bitch of ideal size. Has a
lovely clean outline. Is feminine yet with plenty of substance. Well muscled
body with good angulations. Head of good proportions, lovely length of neck.
Level topline with strength over loin. Very exuberant on the move.
3rd Willis’ Cibrith Hazel Nut.
Open Bitch. (6,1a)
1st Lewis’ Ch Hunterswood Tittle Tattle JW. Boldly spotted black of
excellent make and shape. A perfectly balanced bitch of substance and quality.
Well muscled body with good angulations. Moved with drive and purpose. Reserve
CC.
2nd Kay’s Kaytian Kat’s Broomstick JW. Liver bitch of good
proportions. Clean lines showing femininity but strength. Moved with ease.
3rd Christies’ Ch Haiths Hallmarked by Sophtspot.
Margaret Cuthbertson (Judge)