I arrived this time into Scotland on a dreadful flight from Spain, needlessly to say we were delayed a few hours however this was not going to spoil my Scottish Judging appointment. I was very impressed with the SKC committee and the running of the show, everyone was very helpful and also my two stewards. The ring was of a good size especially for being indoors. The Dalmatians were well presented and overall the temperaments were sound however just one criticism more attention should be paid to the ring craft training. Had a super day and was more than pleased with my winners, and they did not let the Dalmatian breed down.

Puppy Dog (4)
1 Christie Icarus The Astonishing At Sophtspot (Imp Ned). I think this was a difficult puppy to handle as he was very boisterous when asked to move, spent a lot of time jumping in the air but when he came back to me I found him very easy to examine. Standing a very nice balanced overhaul picture Best Puppy
2. Whincup Tamilanda Panther Lilly. Another quality puppy good coat and dark eyes moved well with handler. Today just preferred my first placing I am sure the two puppies will exchange places many times and I think they will have a good future to look forward to in the ring.
3. Dodds & Pearson Kelevra What The Dickens.

Junior Dog (3,1)
1. Lamb Dalpetro Decaprio. Pleasing lines, good tailset and dark eye.Moved with drive around the ring and at ease with the handler.
2. Bain Caldecacre Ship Ahoy. Good head dark eyes shame about his tail when on the move today.

Yearling Dog (3,1) Same placing as the previous class.

Post Graduate Dog (3,1)
1. Taylor & Mackinnon Frankish Hope And Glory For Kingpippen Bold black spotting on a quality Dalmatian with good muscles again very darkest of eyes and moved well.
2. Caldecacre Ship Ahoy .

Limit Dog (5,1)
1.Dodds & Pearson Kelevra Hudson Hawk Well schooled and pleasing to the eye, good head with a nice level topline
2. Barrett & Fort Shulune Ice Phantom Of Dalamanti Difficult to assess this dog needs much more schooling.
3. Markey Heaven Sent Phreeman Calix With Dalissm

Open Dog (6,2)
1. Alexander CH Offordale Chevalier What a quality class to win today, this dog caught my eye when he powered around the ring demanding my attention. Beautiful outline and well balanced angles super strong head and pleasing expression and dark eyes. From the top of his head right down his body and onto his tailset was perfection. His front was strong with excellent shoulders and his cat feet and well trimmed nails were to die for. Indeed it was an honour for me to get my hands on him especially when I live in Spain. He was a worthy winner and did me very proud in the group, It was indeed a pleasure to award him a CC and also BOB.
2. Hartley & Griffiths CH Creaganbrec The Favourite At Miragua another quality worthy champion in such a very strong class today Good make and shape and very pleasing to the eye, good bold spotting . Excellent head with a beautiful expression darkest of eyes and a super level top line. He was so well handle and schooled and really challenged hard for top honours. It was a pleasure to award this Dalmatian my dog RCC today .
3. Tingey Holderness Hillbilly By Dallydor JW.

Veteran Dog (2)
1. Bliss CH Riverdore Rags To Riches Good veteran dog and really enjoyed his day out and still has the panache of a youngster. Strong dog moved well with handler and again a well balanced Dalmatian with good qualities for his age.
2. Beatie Smart Boy Prince Another good veteran bold strong dog and when settled he was easy to asses dark eyes good head and front he too enjoyed his day out.

Puppy Bitch (2)
1. Fillingham Tamilanda Blue Water Lilly Nice puppy and happy, lots to like about her. Moved very well with handler very elegant outline good spotting and lovely expression, one to watch out for. Challenged hard for BP today.
2.Gallagher Kelevra Madam Defarge Of Dalcarla Upon entering the ring she was none to happy so therefore lacked animation, shame as she was a nice puppy. Needs more time and with more schooling then time will only tell.

Junior Bitch (2)
1. Stocks Kalokaires Lady Bollinger At Nospar Lovely bitch from all angles moved effortlessly around the ring oousing quality excellent condition good shoulders and good reach of neck. Her time won't be long before she is a champion .
2. Lamb Dalpetro Diva JW Moved well with handler , good shoulder placement and long reach of neck tail set ok and a good muscles.

Yearling Bitch (2,1)
1. Christie Sophtspot Cha Cha Cha JW Quality bitch from this well know kennel well schooled so therefore moved effortlessly around the ring showing a great level top line. Good spotting on a tight based coat good shoulder placement leading up to a long reach of neck, dark eyes and a pleasing expression

Post Graduate Bitch (1)
1. Carruthers Shulune Ice Fantasy .I liked this bitch shame she had to stand alone however on trying to asses her it was rather difficult. Good spotting on a lovely coat kind expression with a well shaped head and dark eyes. Needs more schooling and would therefore do much better, please keep trying.

Limit Bitch (6,2)
1. Petersen Dalimese Who's That Girl At Daedalus Caught my eye, her movement was excellent with the handler and on a loose lead to. Good outline good reach of neck dark eyes a pleasure to award her this class
2.Dodds & Pearson Kelevra Mercury Rising Very feminine bitch well schooled and move with ease however today would like more animation.
3. Fort Shulune Fantasy Snapdragon .

Open Bitch (8,1)
1. Neath-Duggan CH Buffrey Gift Wrapped JW SHCM. Judge this bitch before and still liked her, yet again handled and well schooled. Bold black bitch dark eyes great front and super outline and today awarded her RCC and who would have thought she had to challenge her older kennel mate in the final line up.
2. Tingey CH Phareland Pheonix Phorever By Dallyador. Sound quality bitch, I have judge this bitch before and swapped places with my (1). She's got everything I really wanted to and she challenged very hard but my only criticism today was that she was little too thin.
3.. Quale CH Cubalibre Spot On JW.

Veteran Bitch (2,1)
1. Neath-Duggan CH Buffrey Sprig O Mint what a quality bitch and from Veteran. Handled to perfection and moved with drive and showed her socks off just demanding my attention . Super coat condition black spotting on a tight based coat, lovely head and long reach of neck. Great level top line and superb shoulders , the whole package was there and to our breed standard too, and as the saying goes she gave the youngsters a run for their money. It was indeed a great pleasure to award this Veteran Bitch a worthy CC .

Johnathan Goulding
Judge