Dalmatian Club of Scotland Open Show Sunday 19th October 2014.

I would like to thank the committee for asking me to judge at their club show. I really enjoyed my day. I was thrilled with the entry that I received from exhibitors and was impressed with the whole atmosphere of the show with all class winners being applauded. Temperaments were excellent with all dogs allowing me to assess them correctly. Overall the quality was in the bitches which made some very hard decisions for me to make. Only concerns I found was lack of upper arm in most exhibits and several had very poor feet. Lastly I found several exhibits could have done with a good bath or rub down before going into the ring.
I was very impressed with my main winners and I wish them well in the future.

BIS- Jezebel The Astonishing Sophtspot(IMP).
RBIS- Dvojica Black Again at Wrendragge JW Sh.Ch.
BOS- Holderness Hillbilly by Dallydor JW.
BPIS- Mapplewell Dynamite
BVIS- CH Buffrey Sprig O Mint.

Puppy Dog - 7 entries- 2 abs

1st Richardson,Mrs L, Mapplewell Dynamite - promising 6 month old liver dog who caught my eye when he came in the ring, he has a good strong muzzle and nice back skull without being coarse, eye colour is good. He has enough neck which flows into his nice lay of shoulder, good front with nice tight elbows. Nice rounded spring of rib and good depth of brisket, correct length of loin, good tailset which is held correct standing and on the move, lovely angulation. His movement was true with reach in front and drive from behind. He was so well schooled and handled. Was pleased to award him BPD,RBD BPIS.
2nd- Donnelly,Mrs M D M & Mr S P, Tamilanda Berry Ice Lilly - A leaner rangier puppy who is just over 61/2 months, striking black spotting on a clear white coat, he has a nice head with beautiful dark eye given a kind gentle expression, he has good front assembly and lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulders, strong topline which is held correctly standing and on the move, another with good angulation which he used to show correct strong movement going around. I would prefer a little more weight on him at this age. Just needs to body up all through but am sure this will come with age. A promising puppy.
3rd- Baker,Mrs M, Dalmaigheo Love is the Drug.

Junior dog - 4 entries 2 abs

1st- Cobb-McGill,Mrs A Johnson-Urwin,Miss Z, Kalokairies Golden Guy - 14 month liver dog who has excellent ring presence although this dog is slightly on the small side. He is made correctly, he has a nice head with lovely colour eye, good neck into well laid shoulders, nice topline, good rib and well angulated, he moved around the ring showing lovely reach in front and drive from behind. Just felt a bit more weight was needed, very well handled.
2nd- Thompson,Mrs L & Boagey Mr M, Dalmanti Black Moon - I liked this 15 month old black dog when he walked in the ring, standing he has a good outline and his angles are all correct, his head is of correct proportion and he has a dark eye giving a kind expression, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, his front is correct with nice chest, good rib and length of loin, moderate angulation, sadly today he was playing his handler up so assessing movement was difficult but when he did move around the ring his movement is strong and powerful.

Special Yearling Dog- 4 entries 1 abs

1st- Croft,Ms R & Cobb-McGill,Mrs A, Koroyza Agent Provocateur with Kalokairie- Upstanding 19 months heavy spotted black dog who has lovely ring presence, He has a good head without being coarse and dark eye, good strong bone and front assembly, ribs are well sprung and correct in depth, good length of loin and excellent angulation, his movement was powerful in action and he covered the ground with ease, a real showman.
2nd- Addy, Mr S J & Mrs C -Creaganbrec Jacob Marley- Exuberant 18 month black dog who has the whitest of coats and excellent spotting, nice dark eye and ear carriage, good length of neck and correct shoulder placement, good spring of rib with correct amount of depth to it, good topline and tailset although held high on the move, angulation is correct, moved well.
3rd- Thompson, Mrs L & Boagey Mr M, Dalamanti Black Moon.

Maiden Dog 4 entries 2 abs

1st Richardson, Mrs L, Mapplewell Dynamite
2nd- Christie, Mrs J Kula Shaker The Astonishing Sophtspot(IMP) - 6 month black dog who has a lovely head with darkest of eyes, good length of neck and lovely well-made front with excellent bone and forechest and tight cat feet, has plenty of rib and enough debt of brisket, correct length of loin, well angulated behind, he moved well but bit proud of his tail on the move, needs to lose a few pounds.

Novice Dog 5 entries 2 abs

1st- Richardson, Mrs L, Mapplewell Dynamite
2nd- Thompson, Mrs L & Boagey, Mr M, Dalmanti Black Moon.

Graduate Dog 2 entries 0 abs

1st- Croft,Ms R, Koroyza’s Secret Weapon- Another upstanding 19 month old dog from this kennel but this one is a lot lighter spotted than his brother who won Special Yearling, very similar in make shape and size to his brother and showing the same strong powerful movement. Shame about the ticking as this spoilt the overall picture. Apart from that he is a really nice dog.
2nd- Thompson, Mrs L & Boagey, Mr M, Dalmanti Black Moon.

Post Graduate Dog 3 entries 2 abs

1st Newton, Miss C & Newton O’Brien, Miss M, Chizzmic Chase Me - I really liked this nearly 3 year old liver dog, he has a beautiful head with good eye colour, lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulders, his front is correct and his ribs are well sprung and the depth and length of them are correct, good length of loin and correct tailset, angulation is correct, he has lovely free movement but sadly did not like the top end of the ring, would of liked a bit more weight on him.
Limit Dog 5 entries 3 abs

1st- Baker, Mrs M, Klarkeson A Kind of Magic- real honest 2 ½ year old black dog with the darkest of pigment, nice head with enough neck, good shoulders and front, strong firm topline and well angulated rear, moved around the ring well with reach and drive, was handled well to show off his attributes. He pushed hard for RBD but preferred head of puppy.
2nd- Newton, Miss C & Newton O’Brien, Miss M, Chizzmic Chase Me.

Open Dog 5 entries 3 abs

1st- Tingey, Mr & Mrs, Holderness Hillbilly By Dallyador- I have always admired this 6 year old liver dog from ringside, he is a true, honest, workmanlike Dalmatian. Nothing is overdone with him in anyway. He has beautiful spotting on lovely white coat, his head is masculine in muzzle and back skull without being coarse, and lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulders, excellent front assembly with lovely length of upper arm, good forechest, his ribs are well sprung and his depth is correct, length of loin is the right amount, good tailset and he is well angulated on the rear. On the move he just powered around on a loose lead showing the true Dalmatian Movement, plenty of reach in front and a lovely driving action from behind. I was pleased to award him BD & Best Liver in Show & Best Opposite Sex in Show.
2nd- Koroyza Candy Man- Upstanding 6 year old black dog in excellent condition, he has a masculine head without being course, good reach of neck which flows into his good lay of shoulder, his front is good with enough forechest, good spring of rib and depth of brisket, correct length of loin, Excellent angulation. He moved around the ring with plenty of reach and drive. Best Black Dog.

Veteran Dog 3 entries 3 abs

Puppy Bitch 9 entries 3 abs

1st- Tingey Mr & Mrs R, Dallydor The Enchantress- Beautiful spotted 8 month old liver bitch, she has such a lovely head and expression and her ears are carried well, her neck is of good length and flows into her excellent lay of shoulder, good strong front with nice forechest, lovely spring of rib which is well covered, right amount of length of loin, good topline and tailset, she has the correct amount of angulation. This bitch really did move well around the ring showing excellent reach and drive, Handled very well. Sadly she was unable to come into challenge as she withdrew from another class and ended up being a beaten dog, very sad, a very promising puppy that I’m sure is going to have a great future in the show ring.
2nd- Goodswen, Mrs P & Mr C, Alphadal Aint She Sweet- Yes she certainly is a sweet liver girl, This 6 month old puppy was attending her first show. She really caught my eye when she came into the ring, she is handled so well to show her off at the right times. On examination she has a beautiful head with correct eye colour for liver, her neck has plenty of length and just flows into her well laid shoulders, she too has a really good front assembly and her ribs are well covered, good strong topline and tailset, she has good angulation. When it comes to moving she really came into herself and powered around the ring with good reach in front and plenty of drive from behind. She pushed 1st all the way and only lost out to the mature puppy. I will watch her career with interest.
3rd- Baker, Mrs M, Dalmaigheo Love Me Tender.

Junior Bitch 7 entries 2 abs

1st- Christie, Mrs J, Jezebel The Astonishing Sophtspot(IMP) . Another I have admired from ringside and had the pleasure of judging before. This 16 month bitch immediately caught my eye when she walked into the ring; she combines elegance and substances without being overdone in anyway. She has the darkest of black pigment. Her head is of correct length and strength, her eyes are dark given a beautiful kind expression, her neck is of good length and just flows into her excellent lay of shoulder, her front assembly is strong and correct, good forechest correct upper arm and finished with good cat like feet. Her ribs are well sprung and the depth of brisket is perfect, she has a good length of loin and has excellent angulation, her topline is strong and correct which flows into her perfect set tail. When it comes to movement this bitch could go all day it’s so effortless, she shows reach in front and plenty of drive from behind. Lastly she has the most fabulous temperament and personality. She could not be denied BB & BIS.
2nd Neath-Duggan Mr M & Mrs S A, Buffrey Hey Diddle Diddle- another black bitch I have previously judged as a puppy and I found now at 16 months she is really maturing nicely, different type to 1st but never the less she shows lovely breed type, I feel this bitch is really improving with age and think in another year or so she will be chasing top honours. She has the most appealing head and expression and has a lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulders, her front assembly is correctly made and her ribs are well sprung, strong topline and excellent angulation, she has such an effortless movement as she flows around the ring. This bitch is really at one with her handler who gets the best out of her.
3rd- Valentine, Mrs S, Sophtspot Evolution.

Special Yearling Bitch 3 entries 0 abs

1st- Valentine, Mrs S, Sophtspot Evolution - this 14 month old black bitch was 3rd in a strong Junior class but I found her to be of a really nice type, she has a beautiful head which may be too spotted for some but I think it gives her the most pleasing expression, her eyes are dark and ears are held correctly and used well, neck is of good length and flows into her shoulders well, nice front with enough forechest, good spring of rib and length of loin. Well angulated rear end. She moves around the ring so effortlessly.
2nd- Croft, Ms R, Koroya’s Femme Fatale- 19 month old deep black spotted bitch who has great ring presence, she has the darkest of eyes and lovely pigment, good bone and plenty of rib, good length of loin and well angulated rear end. Just tends to move a bit wide in front but moved well at the rear.
3rd- Barrett, Miss L, Dalmanti Ice Ruby.

Maiden Bitch 5 entries 3 abs

1st- McKenzie Mrs H A, Mapplewell Waterfall- 6 month old black bitch who was placed 4th in strong puppy class. She has a pretty head and nice front with good feet, nice shoulders and good angulation, tailset is correct, she moved OK but just seemed to lack enthusiasm on the move.
2nd- McKenzie, Mrs H A, Mapplewell Imaginary Diva-a 6 moth old liver bitch who is sister to 1st. She is pleasing for type with a nice head and good eye colour, good length of neck and shoulders, nice angulation. She moved well. She doesn’t have the body of her sister. I would prefer more weight on her at this age.

Novice Bitch 4 entries 0 abs

1st- Valentine,Mrs S, Sophtspot Evolution.
2nd- McKenzie, Mrs H A, Mapplewell Waterfall.
3rd- Neilson, Mrs D M, Sassafras Black Current.

Graduate Bitch 3 entries 1 abs

1st- Neath-Duggan, Mr M & Mrs S A, Buffrey Hey Diddle Diddle.
2nd- Richardson, Mrs L, Klarkeson Driven By You via Mapplewell, 2 ½ year old lightly spotted black bitch, she has a nice head and keen expression, nice bone, good length of neck, nice sprung rib and good angulation, moved well.

Post Graduate Bitch 4 entries 2 abs

1st- Gardener, Dr W J E & Mrs J M. Dvojica Black Again at Wrendragge JW Sh.Ch. Beautiful 22 month old black bitch that just demands your attention as she walks in the ring. I have always admired her from ringside and was pleased to have the pleasure of going over her today. On examination she does not disappoint, she has a beautiful head with correct length of muzzle and back skull, she has correct ear carriage and uses them well, her lovely neck flows into her well laid shoulders her front is correctly made and she has good cat like feet, her ribs are well sprung and she has good depth of brisket, her loin is of correct length and she has a good tailset and beautiful angulation. When it comes to her movement she flows around the ring showing great reach in front and drive from behind. She really did push hard for top honours. RBB & RBIS.
2nd- Newton, Miss c, & Newton O’Brien, Miss M. Cubalibre Polkadot, 5 year old liver bitch which I found to be bigger all over than 1st, although she has a nice head with good eye colour, enough neck and good shoulders, her topline is held correctly and strong, nice rib and length of loin. Good angulation, she moves well fore and aft.

Limit Bitch 8 entries 2 abs

1st- Whincup, Mr K & D L. Tamilanda Lilly The Pink JW Sh.Ch. I really like this 6 year old lightly spotted black bitch, she has the most appealing head and expression and beautiful spotted ears which she uses well, her neck is of correct length and her shoulders are well placed, she has a nice front with enough forechest, she has a really nice spring of rib with depth of brisket to match, her loin is of correct length, well angulated behind. When it came to movement she just flowed around the ring showing good reach in front and drives from behind. She just lost out on top awards to 2 younger bitches in their prime.
2nd- Chance, Miss H & Dodds, Miss P. Kayjule Olympic Hope For Dotlun, really smart 2 year old liver bitch that is pleasing to the eye, she has a nice head and good eye colour, her ears are carried well, good length of neck into well laid shoulders, nice topline and tailset, her ribs are well sprung, nice length of loin, she has good angulation which showed when moving around the ring with plenty of reach and drive. Just needs to mature on a bit more.
3rd- Smallwood, Mrs J & Mr D. Lascelles Lady Marmalade.

Open Bitch 3 entries 1 abs

1st- Winchup, Mr & Mrs D L. Tamilanda Hot Pink, Eye catching 6 year old liver bitch who was shown in good condition, she has a nice head with good eye colour, her ears are well set and used correctly, she has a lovely length of neck into good shoulder placement, nice front assembly, good spring of rib and length of loin, well angulated rear end. She really moved effortlessly around the ring.
2nd- Addy Mr S J & Mrs C. Creaganbrec Evie Rose, 4 ½ year old striking black bitch, she has a pretty head with dark eye, good length of neck and correct front assembly, lovely spring of rib and length of loin, good angulation, move well around the ring.

Veteran Bitch 7 entries 1 abs. Was really enjoyable to have these 3 CH bitches shown under me here today, they are a credit to you all.

1st- Neath-Duggan Mrs S A. Ch Buffrey Sprig O Mint, beautiful 9 ½ year old CH black bitch that I have always admired from ringside, she has a beautiful outline from her head into her long reachy neck that flows into her correct lay of shoulder, her topline is superb and tailset correct, her front assembly is correct with good forechest and upper arm, her ribs are well sprung and have correct depth to them, she has the correct amount of angulation. When it comes to moving she has so much reach and drive she just flows around the ring at one with her handler. Was really pleased to award her BVIS.
2nd Tingey, Mr & Mrs R. Ch Phaeland Pheonix Phorever by Dallydor JW, Another super CH bitch that has always been one I have admired and now at 7 years old she really does look good, her head is of correct length and strength with the sweetest expressions, good reach of neck and great lay of shoulder, her front is strong with good fore-chest and upper arm, her ribs are well sprung and have good depth, nice length of loin and her hind quarters are well muscled and well angled. She too moved around the ring effortlessly showing excellent forward reach and drive from behind. She pushed one all the way but just lost out on outline to winner.
3rd- Smallwood, Mrs J & Mr D. Ch Mapplewell Dancing Queen at Lascelles.

Brace 4 entries 2 abs

1st- Neath-Duggan, Mrs S A Brace- 2 lovely black bitches that were in unison with their handler, they move so well together and when standing both showing keen alert expressions. When moving around the ring they were steady and strong.
2nd Tingey, Mr & Mrs R Brace- beautiful pair of livers who showed well, they moved in unison with their handler around the ring, just lost out to winners on showmanship.

Judge- Mr David Webb (Jemblewood)