Dogs

I would like to thank all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me today. I was looking for a Dalmatian that fitted the standard and that above all was sound and could move which is essential in a carriage dog. Several decisions were close and I thank the exhibitors for accepting them in the sporting manner we expect in our breed. I would also like to thank Stef my co judge for Brace etc. My stewards, Stephen Addy and Josi Kaal kept the ring moving along quietly and efficiently. Finally a big thank you to the Dalmatian Club of Scotland for the nomination for this show.

Minor puppy dog 6 (0 abs)

1st. Kembrey’s Dalmark The Pinot Grigio 8 month old well spotted of a good liver colour. Attractive spotty face and good length of neck. Good shoulder placement with correct length of upper arm. Well sprung ribs and a deep chest for one so young. Good forechest. Level firm topline and well angulated rear end. A little leggy at this stage but plenty of bone. Moved well. BPD BPIS
2nd Hobbs & Whiting’s Boutonneux Baby Buco Avec Rapanooey Slightly smaller black spotted of the same age as 1. Well off for bone. Lovely head and neck with appealing expression. Super topline and very good tailset. Good ribcage with good depth and spring. Well let down hocks. Just preferred the length of stride of 1 today, but close up.
3rd.Williams’ Dalesbred Wish Granted.

Puppy dog 13 (2 abs)

1st Smiths Deipunti Double Trouble Black spotted 10 month old. Good dark eye and dense pigment. Good neck and level topline. Deep chest. Well angulated rear.
2nd Clarke’s Klarkeson One Vision Black spotted also 10 months with lovely round bone. Good lay of shoulder. Good rear angulation. Not as positive on the move as 1.
3rd.Scott-Allen & Davis’s Tolutim Yaffle

Junior Dog 9 (2 abs)

1st Whincup’s Tamilanda Panther Lilly J.W. Lovely black spotted with very good pigmentation and clear spotting. Lovely head and neck with good lay of shoulder. Deep rib cage with good forechest. Good round bone and tight cat feet. Good rear angulation. Moved well with good length of stride. At one with handler. RCC
2nd.Wright’s Millbelle Lithium. Black spotted. Lovely head , neck and sweetest expression with dark eyes. Well off for bone. Super rear angulation with lovely low hocks which powered him round. Just needs time to mature and let everything settle. A great prospect.
3rd.Cuthbertson’s Kalsidoni Cameo

Yearling 5 (0 abs)

1st. Whincup & Sibson’s Tamilanda Vintage Pink JW Clear liver spots of a good colour. Good head and neck. Good eye colour. Good long deep ribcage with plenty of spring. Level topline and good tail set. Rear angulation ok . Good feet. Moved positively.
2nd Lamb’s Dalpetro Decaprio Liver spotted. Good head and neck with kind expression. Good front assembly with correct upper arm. Deep ribcage and level topline. Shorter coupled than one. Would like more drive to his movement.
3rd.Christie & Brunberg Johansen’s Jilloc’s All Rights Reserved

Post Graduate 7 (1 abs)

1st.DeRozario’s Dalleaf D’Accord Avec Jemblewood A liver spotted showman. Good head and lovely neck leading to well laid shoulders. Good spring of rib and deep chest. Would like a little more forechest if I was being picky. Good level topline and tail set. Well muscled dog. Moved well.
2nd. Talbot’s Dalpetro Declan at Leaveslake Attentive and well spotted of a lovely rich liver colour. Good spring of ribs but a shorter ribcage than 1. Lovely round bone and good feet. Good rear end with lowest hocks. Moved well just preferred the drive of 1. Handled well.
3rd. Taylor & Mackinnon’s Frankish Hope and Glory for Kingpippin

Mid Limit 5 (1 abs)

1st. Baker’s Dalleaf Devils Disciple J.W. Litter brother to winner of previous class. Lovely head and neck and kind expression. Very good spotting of a lovely rich colour. Good lay of shoulder. Super ribcage both long and deep with good spring of rib and forechest. Good round bone and good feet. Good sweep of stifle and strong low hocks. Perhaps not so outgoing as his brothers but moved beautifully and showed well.
2nd.Johnson’s Tynevale The Tease JW Sh.CM Superb head neck and shoulder assembly with good eye colour and expression. Good rib cage with plenty of spring. Quite short coupled with short loin. Rear angulation ok . Moved out well, but not the drive of 1.
3rd. Alcock’s Creaganbrec Face of Beau At Dalspartan Sh.CM

Limit 8 (1 abs)

1st.Webb & Crystal’s Dalleaf Devil In Disguise at Jemblewood What a litter ! Brother to the two previous class winners. Black spotted with good depth of pigment and beautiful clear decoration. Good expression with dark eye. Long neck leading to correct lay of shoulder blade. Would like a slightly longer upper arm. Good round bone and good feet. Strong level topline and good tailset. Good rear angulation and strong hocks which gave him good driving movement. Well handled. Hope he continues to mature.
2nd. Farrell’s Chandhally Coed Cyfareddol Liver spotted of a heavier more masculine type. Taller than 1. Good lay of shoulder. Topline ok but tail a little low set. Well off for bone and strong lowest hocks. Strong powerful movement with a good length of stride which at times handler struggled to accommodate.
3rd. Cutts’ Kilndandy Cassanova at Marzelina

Open 11 (0 abs)

Thank you all a superb class and several exhibits I really like had to go cardless due to the overall quality in the class.
1st. Alexander’s Ch Offordale Chevalier JW Black spotted dog about whom much has been written. It was a pleasure to see him in a ring large enough to allow him to give of his best.
Good head with dark eye and kind expression. Long neck leading to correct lay of shoulder blade and correct length of upper arm. Deep long ribcage with plenty of spring. Broad chest to allow lots of heart and lung room. Strong round bone and tight cat feet. Firm level topline with good length and depth of loin. Good tailset. Good bend of stifle and strong low hocks which drove his powerful straight movement. A proper stallion dog. Credit must go to his handler for his superb condition and managing to present such a strong male so beautifully. CC. I was pleased when the referee awarded this superb animal BIS
2nd.Hartley & Griffiths’ Ch. Creaganbrec The Favourite at Miragua J.W. Another great ambassador for the breed. Superb pigmentation. Lovely kind expression. Good shoulder lay and topline. Good tailset. Good long ribcage with good spring. Lovely round bone and great feet. Good rear angulation and strong hocks allowing him to drive. Lost his sparkle a little in the challenge.
3rd,Goff- Leggett’s Ch. Washakie Nutcracker Prince JW

Junior Veteran 1 (0 abs)

1st.Cutts’ Ch. Kaytian Kalypso to Marzelina Liver spotted 8 year old who belied his age.Can show many of the younger exhibits how to move. Lovely head and expression. Good neck. Strong level topline which he kept at all times. Good even decoration of the correct rich colour. Lovely rear angulation with strong hocks and superb round bone. His movement was true, powerful and had drive a super dog.

Brace 5 (3 abs)

1st. Tingey’s. Lovely well matched brace . Well schooled and matched each other stride for stride when asked to move and moved with verve. Well done.
2nd.Kay’s. Another really good brace, equally well schooled, just not quite the enthusiasm of 1. on the move.

Jane M Gardner (judge)

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BITCHES

It was a real honour and privilege to be asked to judge this prestigious show and an event that I was really looking forward to. I extend a big thank you to the Dalmatian Club of Scotland for nominating me and to the Joint Show Officers who organized the well run show and made me so welcome. A big thank you goes to my stewards who ensured the ring ran smoothly but I reserve the biggest thank you to you, the exhibitors, for my excellent entry of 98 which in today’s financial climate was superb. What a privilege to be allowed to judge your lovely Dalmatians. It was also a pleasure to work with my co-judge to decide the Brace class and BIS etc. On a breed note all exhibits displayed excellent temperament but short tails are still an issue. Some excellent bitches didn’t get the placing they deserved because I couldn’t go over them effectively. KC guidelines says that if an exhibit refuses to be handled or is timid then the judge should avoid giving an award. In the senior classes I was spoilt for choice and some beautiful bitches just missed out on an award as I “split hairs” to make my decisions.

Minor Puppy Bitch (10 – 3)

1st Morgan’s - Winflash Olympic Star An exhuberant seven mth old black spotted bitch. Correct shape of head for a puppy with nice dark eyes. Good ear carriage into a well arched neck. Excellent chest definition for a youngster. Level topline which is held on the move. Even clear dense spotting. A very promising puppy.
2nd Suggett’s – Dalesbred Geebee Gold for Kintegus 7 mth old liver bitch. Heavier set and taller in the leg than 1. Lovely feminine expression with correct dark eyes. Correctly set ears, good reach of neck into defined withers. On the move she enjoyed the occasion and displayed good drive. Needs to gain full control of all her limbs which will come with age.
3rd Dinsdale’s – Dalesbred Going For Gold

Puppy Bitch ( 10 – 2)

1st Dunnachie’s – Dvojica Volition A lovely 11 mth old liver with super even spotting, correct eye colour and a very pleasing expression. Good ear set into a long neck and well defined withers. Super level top line and correct length of tail. On the move she displayed typical puppy movement, loose but controlled. Another puppy who will go on to greater things.
2nd Richardson’s – Klarkeson Driven By You via Mapplewell A black spotted bitch similar in size but lighter in weight than 1. A pretty feminine expression, carries her ears correctly. Good fore chest and correctly laid shoulder. Well off for bone. Good spring of pastern and nice tight feet. Moved with drive around the ring. Her young replacement handler did a wonderful job in the final line up to get the best out of her. I’m sure we will see a lot of this bitch and her young handler in future classes.
3rd Wills’ – Ottauquechee Talulah at Dallyvista

Junior Bitch ( 8 – 1 )

1st Haywood & Ridgway’s – Luccombe Strawberry Dream A super 14mth old black with beautifully even spotting. She has a happy expression with lovely dark eyes and great ear carriage. An elegant neck flows into well defined withers. Loads of strong bone and good muscle definition. A compact bitch with correct height to length ratio, a level topline and strong loin. First and second thigh are well defined. On the move she really enjoys herself, moving around the ring with ease. Her tail never stops wagging! Another wonderful example of the breed from this long established kennel. Expertly handled, she’s had a glittering career so far and I’m sure top honours are on the cards before long. One to watch.
2nd Hernandez’s – Dalminshi Mystic Star Another lovely bitch, slightly heavier black spotting than 1. Good reach of neck into defined withers and level topline. Well off for bone, well sprung ribs with plenty of brisket. Good front and rear angulation. Moved around the ring with powerful easy movement.
3rd Fillingham’s – Tamilanda Blue Water Lilly

Yearling Bitch ( 14 – 2)

1st Moore’s – Fincham Dottie Lottie What a super young liver girl displaying all you want of this breed. An elegant head with lovely rich dark eyes. Ears held correctly. Neck, withers and topline all correct. Plenty of strong round bone. Front and rear angulations correct, well off for muscle. Her free flowing movement around the ring made a very pretty picture. She is maturing nicely and I’m sure will go on to greater things in the show ring.
2nd Lamb’s – Dalpetro Diva JW A black bitch with slightly heavier spotting and build than 1. A lovely feminine head and kind expression. Nice broken ear decoration and correct ear set. Good reach of neck into level topline. Well off for bone, great bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Moved purposefully around the ring.
3rd Stocks’ – Kalokairies Lady Bollinger at Nospar JW

Post Graduate Bitch ( 14 – 1 )

1st Gardinor’s – Dalispots Dubyana at Dakata A well grown liver displaying all the correct characteristics of this breed. A nice shape of head with super dark liver eyes. Good reach of neck running into a level topline with slight rise over the loins. Correctly set tail extending down to the hock. Plenty of fore chest leading to correctly placed shoulders. Well off for bone. A slight coat condition did not detract from the overall picture. Moved strongly around the ring.
2nd Townson & Pardoe’s – Shacarlu Bumblebee at Daymadals 2 Y/O black spotted with slightly less spotting than 1. Good shape of head with well broken ears. Nice reach of neck into level topline. Well off for muscle and bone, lovely tight feet. Good fore and aft movement with a powerful long stride.
3rd Martland’s – Kalokairie’s Lady Eleanor at Deefadal

Mid Limit Bitch ( 5 – 2 )

1st Alexander’s Offordale Catalina A prime example of the breed who looks good both standing and on the move. Pretty feminine head with great ear carriage. Long, strong neck into pronounced withers. Topline level both standing and on the move. Both front and rear angulations are correct, with excellent muscle definition. On the move she displayed powerful rhythmic movement and covered the ground with ease.
2nd Goodswen’s – Tamilanda Pink Angel from Alphadal A black spotted bitch of good size and proportions. A typical head with lovely broken ears correctly placed. Strong reachy neck into defined withers. Good bend of stifle and is well off for muscle without being overdone. She has matured nicely since I last judged her and now displays a tighter, more controlled movement.
3rd Radford-House’s – Fivejays Oloroso

Limit Bitch ( 13 – 1)

1st Wright’s – Boutonneux Artemis of Millbelle JW Sh. CM A lovely maturing liver bitch who displays correct size and proportions. Not overdone in any way. Plenty of fore chest and correctly laid shoulders. Well off for bone and muscle. A level topline into well defined rump. On the move she really powered around the ring with a free and easy style.
2nd Hobbs & Whiting’s – Winflash Loopy Loo A black spot with heavier build than 1. Good even spotting on a clear white background. A nice compact example of the breed who is maturing nicely. Displayed true movement on the away and return and a powerful but controlled rhythmic flow around the ring.
3rd Page’s – Winflash Born To Be Wild JW

Open Bitch ( 11 – 1 )

1st Quayle’s – Ch. Cubalibre Spot On JW What a beautiful example of the breed. Lovely dense black spotting on a pure white background. Nothing is exaggerated on this bitch. Correct height to length ratio makes for a super outline. Good depth of brisket, correct front and rear angulations, well off for bone and muscle without being over done. Correct tail set and length. She moved with powerful graceful ease around the ring. I’ve admired this bitch for a long time and was pleased to make the easy decision to award her the BCC which I understand is her 20th such award.
2nd Whincup’s – Tamilanda Hot Pink Another quality example from this kennel. A prime example of a liver who displays some great breed characteristics. Slightly long cast she has a delightful kind expression with beautiful dark brown eyes which can be had to achieve. Well off for bone and muscle. Good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Her movement is true on the “away” and “return” and she powers around the ring. I’ve judged her before on several occasions when she was not quite on top form but today she gave it her “all” and it showed. I was so pleased to be able to award her the RCC.
3rd Alexander’s – Ch. Offordale Sapphire JW

Special Junior Veteran Bitch ( 9 – 1 )

1st Dunnachie’s – Ch. Dvojica Voodoo JW What can I say about this wonderful bitch that has not already been said. She is “top draw” quality, but now at nearly nine years old her muscle definition is not quite as hard as some of the younger exhibits. She still moves like a dream and can certainly show many of the youngsters a thing or two. It was a pleasure to go over her and to see her move.
2nd Neath-Duggan’s – Ch. Buffrey Sprig O Mint JW Another quality black spotted bitch of correct size. A strong but feminine head with a pleasing expression. A good reach of neck into well defined withers. Correct angulations both front and rear. On the move she belied her age moving with a strong powerful rhythmic action.
3rd Fort’s – Ch. Lady Of Light from Shulune

Special Senior Veteran Bitch ( 2 – 0 )

1st Bardet’s – Fr/ Int / Mc Ch. Cibrith Pepper’n’ Salt An 11 year old lightly spotted black, Good head shape with well broken ears. Good reach of neck into well defined withers. Clean in outline but showing signs of reduced muscle due to age. On the move she moved smartly around the ring.
2nd Garton’s – Jabbawock The Ringleader (Imp) Sh.CM A 10 Y/O liver bitch who is quite heavily spotted. A pretty feminine head and expression. Clean in outline but showing signs of her age with loss of muscle definition. On the move she went around the ring happily wagging her tail but showing signs of stiffness.

Stef Kazana (Bitch Judge)