My thanks to Manchester Ch Show for the honour of Judging “the classic” and I must also thank my three superb Stewards who went about their work most efficiently and made my task so much easier. Most of all my sincere thanks to all Exhibitors who battled their way through what must have been difficult journeys in the snow and blizzards to attend.
All exhibits were presented in nice clean condition with clean teeth and all temperaments were good. There were one or two good dogs who were unfortunately somewhat unsettled on the day which did affect my placings in certain Classes. There were a few variations in size, make & shape in the younger Classes however I was pleased with my overall winners who exhibited strong flowing movement and good conformation to the Breed Standard. The higher Classes had many quality exhibits which it was a pleasure to Judge.

DOGS

Minor Puppy Dog (6,2)

1. Fort’s Shulune Briarmist Fantasy Firefly 8 month old liver spotted dog well off for bone and solid for one so young. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribcage. Very lively but when settled moved out well with a good balanced action.
2. Tingey’s Dallyador Aramis 7 month old liver dog of correct make & shape. Good front assembly, round strong bone and good head with pleasing expression. Moved out well with purpose and balance round the ring.
3. Hobbs & Whiting’s Boutonneux Baby Buco Avec Rapanooey

Puppy Dog (6,4)

1. Wright’s Millbelle Lithium 11 month old black spotted stylish dog. Good head, nice dark eye and pleasing expression. Dense black spotting. Well made dog with good bone and a strong, correct overall frame. Good reach of neck to clean wither and strong level topline. Correct angulation and tailset. Muscular condition and sound on the move. BPD.
2. Clarke’s Klarkeson One Vision 9 month old black dog again with good bone. Nice dark eye and correct ear carriage. Well laid back shoulders, level topline and well defined rear quarters. Good movement round the ring in a steady and balanced manner.

Junior Dog (5,3)

1. Whincup’s Tamilanda Panther Lily JW Black dog of good substance without being at all coarse. Good head and eye with well set ears giving pleasing expression. Good shoulder angulation , powerful body, good rear quarters and correct tailset. Moved out well and effortlessly around the ring at one with his handler.
2. Cuthbertsons Kalsidoni Cameo Very strong black dog on his toes on the day and his handler did very well to curb his over enthusiasm. Strong round bone and deep chest. Well muscled rear with good let down hocks. Drove with pace around the ring.


Post Graduate Dog (9,2)

1. Lamb’s Dalpetro Decaprio Liver dog with good spotting, masculine head with pleasing expression, nice reach of neck, well proportioned overall presenting good outline. Maturing up nicely giving good balance. Moved out well on the day to cover the ground easily.
2. Bolt’s Fakenham Ferrera Rocher Sturdy liver dog with strong round bone, good forechest and well muscled thighs & rear quarters. Unsettled at first but then settled on the move to display drive with balance and level topline.
3. Talbot’s Dalpetro Declan At Leaveleslake

Limit Dog (7,1)

1. Webb & Chrystal’s Dalleaf Devil In Disguise At Jemblewood A striking black spotted dog which I previously Judged as a Minor Puppy and I was very impressed with the way he is maturing. Good head with nice dark eye, good reach of neck, well defined withers, level topline with correct tailset. Not overdone in any way he was excellently handled to show his movement and drive. A well deserved Reserve DCC.
2. Whiting’s Cibrith Captain Kirk JW Sh.CM Another attractive black spotted dog with excellent ring presence and presented in good condition. Elegant dog with good head and expression. Good depth of chest, well muscled shoulders and hindquarters and well let down hocks. Good balanced movement.
3. Alcock’s Creaganbrec Face Of Beau At Dalspartan Sh.CM

Open Dog (3,0)

1. Alexander’s Ch Offordale Chevalier JW What can be said about this superb black spotted dog that has not already been said. He simply oozes quality and breed standard conformation. Super head & expression, arched neck into well defined withers and level topline Strong bone, correct shoulder lay and lovely cat feet. Strong loin and rear quarters with superb angulation. Well muscled without any coarseness. Moved with drive and purpose, eager to please his excellent handler. I was very pleased to award him the Dog CC & Best of Breed.
2.Hartley & Griffiths Ch Creaganbrec The Favourite At Miragua JW Another excellent strong black spotted presented in good hard condition. Well muscled up with good round bone. Dark pigmentation with lovely dark eye. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribcage giving plenty of heatr & lung room. Good head and level back with strong loins. Moved round the ring with purpose and balance showing good drive from powerful hindquarters.
3. Croft’s Doubtwell Show Stopper JW

Veteran Dog (1,0)

1. Bolt’s Ch Fakenham Flash Gordon 10 year old liver dog who did not show his age. Well muscled with good head and eye, strong front assembly, deep chest, well sprung ribcage and overall a well balanced dog. Moved very well round the ring with level topline and flowing stride at one with his handler. Best Veteran.

BITCHES

Minor Puppy Bitch (3,0)

1. Dinsdale’s Dalesbred Going For Gold Just 6 months old very happy liver spotted girl who took my eye as soon as she entered the ring. Clear rich liver spotting. Nice feminine head and dark amber eye, good reach of neck and level topline. Strong bone, deep chest and well sprung ribcage. Good rear angulation. Well balanced and moved excellently for one so young. One to watch for the future. BPB & Best Puppy in Breed
2. Webb & Chrystal’s Heaven Sent Des Dalmats La Pierre Socree (Imp) 7 months old black spotted of good overall construction. Good round strong bone. Dark eye and well set ears giving an attractive expression. Muscle definition appearing but unfortunatley she was unsettled on the move. Just needs more time.
3. Sampson’s Dalstorm Black Orchid

Puppy Bitch (6,3)

1. Richardsons Klarkeson Driven By You Via Mapplewell 9 months old black spotted. Compact in construction with good round bone and muscle tone for her age. Attractive expression, good deep eye colour and well set ears. Well handled and attentive as she moved around the ring with drive.
2. Hernandez’s Dalminshi Mystic Star 12 months old black spotted with good dark pigmentation and eye colour. Well laid shoulders with good angulation, good reach of neck, defined withers and good rear quarters. Nice level topline and good tailset. Good mover but unfortunately she was very fidgity on the day.
3. Sampson’s Dalstorm Black Orchid

Junior Bitch (7,1)

1. Page’s Winflash Elle’s Belle’s Black spotted bitch of quality. Stocky yet feminine in construction with good deep forechest, spring of rib and lay of shoulder. Good rear assembly with excellent bend of stifle and set of tail. Beautiful dark eye and striking spotting. Correctly balanced overall with true fore & aft movement which she showed to advantage round the ring complemented by excellent handling. Was pleased to award her a well deserved Reserve BCC.
2.Haywood-Ridgeway’s Luccombe Strawberry Dream Another young black bitch of solid but feminine construction with plenty of round strong bone and muscle definition. Good dark pigment with dark eye and pleasing expression. Good reach of neck, correct shoulder lay and level topline coupled with good tailset. Moved round the ring with drive and balance.
3. Fillingham’s Tamilanda Blue Water Lily.

Post Graduate Bitch (11,3)

1. Townson & Pardoe’s Shacarlu Bumblebee At Daymadals Black spotted bitch who was certainly on form on the day. Good head and reach of neck flowing to well defined withers and level topline. Nice deep forechest with good tuck up and well muscled throughout. Good rear angulation which enabled her to demonstrate good overall movement with balance.
2. Lamb’s Dalpetro Diva JW Another nice girl with deep black pigment and spotting well defined on a clear white coat. Good head with dark eye and lovely expression. Good depth of chest and shoulder placement. Well angulated rear quarters with good bend of stifle. Good steady movement around the ring.
3. Kaal’s Caldecacre Celsie Von Schunikka

Limit Bitch (12,5)

This was a strong Class and the placings very close
1. Fort’s Shulune Fantasy Snapdragon Lovely liver spotted bitch with feminine head and expression complemented by nice eye and well framed ears. Well balanced throughout 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 which won her the Class on the day.
2. Page’s Winflash Born To Be Wild 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. Well muscled up without losing any femininity. Moved out well really covering the ring with drive and balance.
3. Bolt-Rowledge’s Boutonneux Galathea At Gemmont

Open Bitch (7,1)

This was another strong Class for which the large ring was appreciated.
1. Quayle’s Ch Cubalibre Spot On JW I have admired this quality bitch for some time and I was not disappointed when I had the pleasure of Judging her. Bold black spotting, appealing head with good eye colour and pleasant expression. Arched neck flowing into defined wither and clean level topline. Strong bone, good shoulders and depth of chest, well muscled without any coarseness and correct angulation. Driving but completely balanced on the move and looks like she could go on all day. In short, she conforms totally to the breed standard and I was very pleased to award her the Bitch CC.
2. Whincup’s Tamilanda Hot Pink Lovely liver 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.
3. Alexander’s Ch Offordale Sapphire

Veteran Bitch (2,1)

1. Neath-Duggan’s Ch Buffrey Sprig O Mint JW Another superb black spotted girl of correct construction really showing even at 8 years of age the meaning of the phrase ‘fit for function’. Very feminine with excellent head, eye and expression. Strong bone, good front construction and excellent rear angulation. Another girl with good muscle but retaining her femininity who demonstrated flowing movement round the ring with drive and elegance complimented by the handling. She subsequently achieved 1st in the Veteran Stakes Class.

Alan Beeston (Judge)
Sanadal Dalmatians