BUBA 2004 Judge's Critique

Mrs J Richardson

I was delighted that on this, my first time awarding CC’s that there was such a lovely entry both numerically and in quality. Thank you to everyone who entered.

An overwhelming majority of exhibits were beautifully clean and well groomed. Many exhibits lacked muscle and condition losing the impression of a strong, active dog. Short days and busy lives just before Christmas may account for this. Some of my favourites appeared jaded and less than enthusiastic. While exuberance helps showmanship it doesn’t make the construction of a dog different but when an exhibit is presented all bunched up it does affect the overall impression. My final comment is connected to movement. On the third part of the triangle—coming towards the judge—many dogs were tugged inwards to the handler and this adversely affected the front movement of several dogs/bitches.

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the Dalmatians — ours is such a lovely breed and as one would expect, temperaments were exemplary. A couple of young bitches were a bit timid and I’m sure with some extra help to overcome their fears they will grow into “outgoing” adults. I was delighted with my main winners.

MPD 5(4) 1ST & BPD Headland’s Caprilli’s Cool As Ice. 6 months old b/s . Nicely shaped head. Dark eye and good ear carriage used to advantage. Strong straight bone to forelegs. Enough width of thigh to hindquarters and well let down hocks. Moved happily with the carefree ease of an outgoing puppy. Lovely character and handled sympathetically. 2nd Moore’s Fincham Trade Wind. Close up to 1. More mature black Movement and topline on the move more precise and definite than 1. Rather long on the leg at the moment. 3rd Cleland’s Dalesbred Larkin About With Deovolante.

PD 6(4) (Repeat)1st Caprilli’s Cool As Ice. (Repeat) 2nd Moore’s Fincham Trade Wind. 3rd Graham-Weall’s Phidgity Panda Monium.

JD 10(7) 1st Kembrey’s Dalmark The Showstormer. Much to admire in this b/s. Well put together.Good front and defined hocks. One of the best movers of the day keeping level topline on the move, with good length of stride and driving hind action. In firm condition and well presented. 2nd McMillan’s Oneowun Bojangles At Dalyance. Black of good size and overall shape. Nice head with dark, expressive eyes. Strong bone and well angulated rear—not quite as positive on the move as 1. 3rd Carvell’s Timy Willie With Lilal.

ND 7(6) 1st (Repeat) Kembrey’s Dalmark The Showstormer. 2nd (Repeat) Moore’s Fincham Trade Wind. 3rd Hammett’s Bryedal Mayjor.

GD 11(9) 1st Tingey’s Kymvale Oberon Liver of good size and nice shape. Lovely head and nicely set and carried ears. Well arched neck into well defined withers. Strong round bone to forelegs and good hindquarters with well let down hocks. Honest dog free from exaggeration. Would prefer to see him in harder condition and with more muscle-tone. 2nd Morris’ Dalmark The Entertainer. Good b/s pigment on white ground colour. Well laid shoulder and length of upper arm. Lost his rhythm on the move today. Well muscled and in hard condition. 3rd Richardson’s Mapplewell It Takes Two, JW.

PGD 9(5) 1st Hartley & Griffith’s Miragua The Explorer. Black with nice head and dark eye, good ear carriage giving attentive and gentle expression. Strong neck. Strong straight forelegs and close elbows. Nicely turned stifle and well let down hocks. Tight cat feet. 2nd Willis’ Cibrith Caterer. Black with strong bone. Good head and nicely arched neck. Good shoulders. Deep, rather wide chest. Smoother outline than 1 but needs to tighten in front. 3rd Morris’ Dalmark The Entertainer.

LD 18(13) 1st Petersen’s Buffrey Beau Bell At Daedalus. Deep b/s pigment. Handsome, refined head with really dark eye, very alert expression. Enthusiastic showman. Lovely arched neck leading to well defined withers. Strong bone. Driving powerfully from hindquarters on the move. In hard condition and well muscled. Handled to perfection. 2nd Cleland’s Deovolante Don Alfonso JW. Black with honest construction. Nothing overdone and everything fits. Dark eye and well set and carried ears, kind expression. Strong round bone to forelegs and good hind angulation. Not quite as enthusiastic or well muscled as 1. 3. Emmett’s Ellemstra Decorated Hero JW ShCM.

OD 14(10) 1st McCarthy’s Ch Tollwood Lionel At Kilndandy JW. Masculine l/s with a gentle bearing. Ideal coupling with clean lines. Straight forelegs with strong round bone, well laid shoulder. Good width and depth to chest, deep brisket. Well sprung ribs. Level back to gently sloping croup leading to well set tail. Good turn of stifle, width of thigh and well defined hocks. Good feet. Not a flashy showman but a delight to go over and fills the eye. CC. 2nd Ch Marricdale Mr Millionaire JW. Pushed 1 all the way today. Quality black in super condition. Rich b/s on pure white ground colour. Handsome head with ideal proportions, sparkling dark eye, closely carried ear and nicely decorated skull and muzzle. Well laid shoulder and length of upper arm. Deep chest and well sprung ribs. Nicely angulated hindquarters. Positive on the move. Well muscled and carries a tight coat. RCC and 2nd in RCC Stakes. 3rd Lewis’ Hunterswood Talk Of The Town, JW.

MPB 13(11) 1st and BP Roach’s Hebe Aleatory In Holderness. Six month old b/s. Loved her shape and proportions. Head still to develop, nicely decorated. Dark expressive eyes, gentle expression. Strong round bone and straight forelegs. Nice width of chest and good depth of brisket. Moderate neck into good withers. Level topline leading to slope over croup and well set tail. Moderate hindquarters. Roly poly movement.Enjoying her day. Lots of potential. Kindly handled and a joy to go over. 2nd Hernandez’s Appaloosa Star Charmer by Dalminshi. Only slightly older than 1. Square outline. Much to like about her. Pretty head with dark eye and nice ear carriage. Moderate neck into withers. Strong round bone in proportion to body size. Good shoulder. Level topline and nicely set and carried tail. Moved well for age. Handled to best advantage. 3rd St Aubyn Hubbard’s Mountsorrel Love And Kisses.

PB 9(7) 1st Goff-Leggett’s Washakie Desert Orchid. B/s of nice size strongly built and feminine. Nicely shaped head with dark eye. Well set and carried ears. Good length of neck flowing smoothly into withers. 2nd Kenyon’s My Precious Marricdale. Taller and bigger frame. Quite a character. Nice head. Good chest, deep brisket. 3rd Pickup’s Roadcoach Rose De Noel.

JB 14(9) Stokes’ Elaridge Sherry Pepper. 1st Nicely put together l/s. Lovely size and shape. Well covered. Good strong round bone but not coarse. Lovely head with dark amber eye. Nice ears not used to advantage today. Good chest width and depth of brisket—plenty of lung and heartroom here. Well placed shoulder. Good hindquarters with plenty of width to thigh. Well turned stifle and defined hocks. Excelled on the move hind feet tracking the fore. A touch lethargic and disinterested in the proceedings today but her construction qualities shone through enough to win 2 classes. 2nd Scott-Allen & Davis’ Tollutim Chartreuse. Rich b/s, well presented in firm condition and well muscled. Appealing head, ears well set and carried. Enthusiastic shower and handled well to get best out of her. 3rd Haywood & Ridgway’s Luccombe Strawberry Tart.

NB 1st (Repeat) Stoke’s Elaridge Sherry Pepper. 2nd Dore’s Dalkereve Dazzling Diamond. Feminine b/s. Finer than 1. Pretty head with well broken ears. Straight round bone, with straight forelegs. Level topline. Moderate stifle and defined hocks. When she put her mind to it moved well. 3rd & Lee’s Mapplewell Make It Happen.

GB 1st (Repeat) Scott-Allen & Davis’ Tollutim Chartreuse. 2nd Kembrey’s Dalmark Polly The Pin-Up. Very nice l/s of good size, shape and proportions. Feminine head with dark amber eyes, neat ears. Nicely arched neck, good topline. Deep chest and good ribcage. Well laid shoulder and tight elbows. Good hindquarters. Moved effortlessly around the ring. Outline marred by untidy undercarriage. 3rd Haywood & Ridgway’s Luccombe Florence Fleuret.

PGB 17(11) 1st Polhill’s Kymvale Aurora. Nice l/s of good size and shape. Feminine head with dark amber eye and well set and carried ears. Nicely arched neck into withers. Well laid shoulder and width of chest. Straight strong bone to forelegs and good pastern. Good topline and tailset. Would prefer more muscle and harder condition. Inclined to pull inwards towards handler. When she made the most of herself, looked a picture. 2nd Scott-Allen & Davis’ Olbero Olympic Rose. Slightly taller b/s and once settled showed she had good shape with strong bone, Moved well— preferred the lines and femininity of 1. 3rd Hartley’s Miragua Dairy Milk.

LB 1st Neath-Duggan’s Buffrey Maybee. Attractive b/s with deep pigment on pure white ground. Lovely shape and size. Pretty head with lovely dark eye and well set and carried ears. Nice length of neck leading into well defined withers. Strong straight round bone with close fitting elbows. Gently sloping pasterns, round compact feet. Good shoulder placement and length of upper arm. Level topline leading into nicely sloping croup. Well set and carried tail. Good bend of stifle and definition of second thigh. One of the best movers on the day with good extension and drive from behind and keeping a level topline. Age is on her side. She did everything asked of her. RCC. 2nd Levy’s Svolvaergeita’s Crown Jewel At Motek (Imp) Quality l/s bitch. Very nice head with kind amber eye. Used her well set ears to advantage, nicely arched neck flowing into withers. Level topline to croup and well set tail of correct length. Good chest and depth of brisket. Nice tuck up underneath with strong loin. Moved well but briefly distracted making her lose rhythm of her footfall. 3rd. Ford’s Kayjule Princess Jasmin.

OB 15(14) Tough decisions in this class with quality bitches. 1st CC & BOB. Caldwell’s Ir Ch. Medala Venus ShCM. Headed a very strong class. Feminine and elegant b/s with flowing clean lines in a small package. Well bodied. Very pretty head with dark eye and nicely decorated. Clean arched neck flowing into well defined withers and firm level topline. Good chest and depth to brisket. Well laid shoulder. Good hindquarters with a well turned stifle and well placed hocks. Tight feet. Easy ground eating movement with good length of stride and driving power. Tight coat and in hard, muscular condition. Charisma and ring presence completes the picture. 2nd Dinsdale’s Ch Dalesbred Doodle Bug. Nice sized b/s with pretty head. Neatly carried quite black ear. Strong neck into withers. Good chest and depth to brisket, Good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. Nicely spotted tail and attractive black spots at base of tight cat feet. Moved very well. 3rd Garton’s Ir Ch & Int Ch Kasara Truly Scrumptious. Joan Richardson (Judge)