It was a pleasure to judge the breed and thank you to all exhibitors who sought my opinion of their dogs and entered under me. The Dalmatian, having been bred for endurance, should have stamina and fitness without compromise to being over developed in body. Generally, all exhibits possessed these qualities together with others contained in the Breed Standard and this was my benchmark. I still found some dogs presenting with short upper arms resulting in straight fronts and restricted forward reach. This, in my opinion, seems to be a deep rooted problem for which there is no short term solution. On the positive side, temperaments was generally good and I did not see many poor coats. Regrettably there were many classes where some very worthwhile exhibits had to go cardless. The ring was an excellent size which gave each exhibitor an opportunity to display their strengths in movement.

MPD (2 Entries, 0 Absent)

1. Littler DALMARK THE WIZARD OF OZ L/W well up on size for his 9 months of age. Good shape of head with defined stop. Shoulders were well laid back. Fore and rear quarters nicely developed with defined rear angulation. Well muscled for his age. Moved with reasonable drive but at times succumbed to distraction.
2. Hopkin & Hobbs RAPANOOEY RASPUTIN B/W slightly younger than 1 at only just six months. Nice level of maturity of body for age and already displaying a good bend of stifle. Shown in good coat. Moved well but was a little unbalanced on the return, though this will surely improve with time
PD (2,0)

1. Stocks NOSPAR‘S SHADED LANSON L/W Pleasing head with good ear carriage contributing to kind expression. Lovely reach of neck. Well developed in body and correct fore angulation. Adequate length of loin and level topline which he held on the move. Moved positively and true, covering the ground well. Best Puppy Dog.
2. D WIZARD OF OZ

JD (6, 0)

1. McCarthy DOMDALLINO JE SUIS KILNDANDY L/W with correctly proportioned head and well defined spots on ears. Very mature in body, and well toned fore and rear quarters with adequate muscle but not overdone. Lovely tight coat with good colour spotting and attractively marked. Moved steadily with plenty of drive from the rear and good length of stride.
2. Davey ELABRI ENCRE NOIR AT PIRANDAL B/W with slightly stronger head than 1. Nicely angled forequarters, deep chest, and good length of rib. Moved in a very positive manner and really drove out, tracking well. Coat in very good condition with deep pigmentation.
3. Green & Sears ELABRI ESCADA SUNSET HEAT BY JUDALLY

ND (2, 1)

1. Donnelly TAMILANDA BERRY ICE LILLY B/W lighter in build but with overall balanced construction. Good shape of head with lovely dark eyes. Elegant neck leading into well placed shoulders. Presents a nicely proportioned profile. Well developed rear quarters. Shown in excellent coat. Balanced on the move.

PGD (11, 4)

1. Cadden PHADANTE JAMBALAHA JW B/W attractively spotted and presenting an appealing outline. Alert expression with dark eyes and good ear carriage. Well laid back shoulders and good return of upper arm. Balanced and masculine body proportions. Moved with good reach and drive whilst maintaining his topline. Showed very well.
2. E ENCRE NOIR AT PIRANDAL
3. Tingey DALLYADOR ARAMIS

LD (7, 1)

1 Edens DALENS HOT GOSSIP JW SHCM B/W compact type. Soundly put together and lots to like about him. Attractive head shape and pleasing expression. Good lay of shoulder leading into level topline. Deep chest and nicely ribbed. Lovely tight feet. Slightly shorter in loin but this not prevent his well developed rear quarters providing powerful drive and displaying the best movement in the class.
2. Green & Sears TOLUTIM YVES ST LAURENT AT JUDALLY L/W of good proportions and build. Pleasing head and good eye colour. Clean well laid shoulders and deep chest. Nicely developed rear quarters. He covered the ground well maintaining his topline on the move. Well handled.
3. Williams PHADANTE BRIGHTON ROCK

OD (4, 1)

1. Whincup CH TAMILANDA PANTHER LILLY JW SHCM B/W Well developed upstanding dog of good size. Attractive head shape and attentive expression, dark eyes. Gently arched neck and clean over the wither. Excellent forequarters with strong bone. Deep forechest, well-sprung ribs and level topline. Sound and rythmic movement, drawing the ground in and driving from well defined and muscled rear quarters which also displayed a good bend of stifle and width of thigh. Coat in excellent condition and presented extremely well. His place in the class was well deserved and with his maintained excellent performance in the challenge took the CC and subsequently BOB.
2. Hultink & Hoie INT. CH. SOLBO’S KAYO B/W This dog possesses so many of the attributes of 1. Despite being slightly heavier in stature is well balanced. Head of good proportions and a kind expression, framed by well carried broken ears. Very well developed throughout, in hard condition. Has particularly well angulated rear quarters. Movement was positive and determined with plenty of drive and powerful reach. Excellently presented and offering his handler his complete attention. Pushed 1 hard for first place. Res CC.
3. Lewis DALPETRO D’ARTAGNAN OF HUNTERSWOOD

VD (4, 1)

1. Tingey HOLDERNESS HILL BILLY BY DALLYADOR JW L/W dog of substance and balanced proportions. Excellent head and eye colour. Well angulated front and rear. Rear quarters well developed and muscled with defined second thigh. Nice spring of rib. Shown in good coat and moved with power and drive while maintaining balance. Best Veteran in Breed.
2. Alcock MAPPLEWELL CHOCOLATE BOX FOR DALSPARTAN L/W A dog where the years have been good to him. He has a lovely soft expression. A well proportioned body with developed rear enabling him to drive out around the ring. He moved with a powerful yet rhythmic action assisted by well bent stifles. Good tight coat.
3. Quayle BUFFREY THE SHADED SUN AT CUBALIBRE

MPB (5, 0)

1. Talbot RAPANOOEY VANISHING WORLD AT LEAVESLAKE B/W. Well developed for her age and my eye was drawn to her. Slightly plain in face, with good eye colour and deeply pigmented spotting. Developed forechest and rear quarters which displayed well bent stifles. Good sound construction and moved in a steady manner. Whilst still a little raw in her attitude she held her own in the class. BPBitch and Best Puppy in Breed
2. Hobbs & Whiting RAPANOOEY SHIMMERGLISTEN B/W. Litter mate to 1, similar in type and displaying many of the same positive attributes. Very attentive to her handler and moved in a steady mature manner.
3. Edens DALENS CALENDAR GIRL

PB (5, 0)

1. D. CALENDAR GIRL B/W Presented in good hard condition. Beautifully shaped head with dark eyes. Nicely arched neck and elegant in outline. Good feet. Mature in movement for her age, covering the ground positively with purpose and drive. Good overall balance maintaining her topline on the move.
2. Wilkinson GWYNMOR HIGH FIVE TO HUNACRES B/W Slightly larger in build than 1 but not lacking in elegance. Lovely head and ear carriage. Dark eyes lending to a soft kind expression. Good shoulder placement . Moved in a determined and positive manner driving out from well developed rear quarters.
3. Hill NOSPAR’S SHADED CRYSTAL

JB (6, 2)

1. Tingey DALLYADOR THE ENCHANTRESS L/W Well bodied and mature in outline. Good head shape and expression. Very elegant reach of neck, used to advantage and leading to well laid shoulders. Good feet. Soundly constructed overall. Attractive liver colour. Moved in a steady and positive manner. Very attentive to her handler.
2. Burrows ELARIDGE HAWKS PHOENIX AT SHACARLU B/W Another mature bodied youngster. Not quite the reach of neck as 1. Pleasing head with good ear carriage and dark eyes. Well positioned shoulders and strong straight forelegs. Good feet. Moved well with a positive action and plenty of rear drive covering the ring with ease.
3. Evans DALCROSS CHERRY GHOST

NB (4, 0)

1. R VANISHING WORLD AT LEAVESLAKE
2. Davey DALENS NOW OR NEVER AT PIRANDAL B/W Slightly heavier in build than 1 but presented with a nice general shape. Ears nicely framing the face, dark eyes. Good reach of neck providing elegance and a good outline. Lovely dense coat. Well developed fore and aft, moved well.
3. D. CALENDAR GIRL

PGB (8, 0)

1. Petersen DAEDALUS CLIFF ANGEL JW B/W Of excellent shape and proportions. Pleasing head with well carried ears. Good forequarters and lay of shoulder, deep chest and good forward reach. Well muscled and angulated rear quarters providing power on the move. Moved true and positively. Excellent deep pigment on tight coat.
2. Hobbs & Whiting RAPANOOEY RHAPSODY B/W Slightly smaller in stature than 1 but well balanced and a lot to like about her. Nice dark eyes. Good shoulder placement and fore construction. Well developed in body and moved in a true and positive manner. Maintained her topline on the move.
3. Jenkins JEWELRUBY QUEEN

LB (9, 2)

1. Quayle CUBALIBRE FOLLOW ON JW B/W Lovely shape and proportions. Feminine without fineness and held appeal for me. Kind expression, dark eyes and well carried broken ears. Her lovely reach of neck, good lay of shoulder, and topline contributed to her appealing profile and highlighted her excellent conformation. Fore and rear movement was positive, reaching and driving out with ease and balance. Excellent coat, very well presented. Gave an excellent account of herself both in the class and the challenge. Res CC
2. Christie JEZEBEL THE ASTONISHING SOPHTSPOT JW B/W Marginally larger than 1 but did not lack in refinement. Lovely head, well carried and attractively spotted ears. Alert bright expression. Level topline, deep chest, correct tuck-up. Very soundly constructed fore and rear, strong bone, excellent bend of stifle which assisted her positive rear drive.
3. Gardner DVOJICA BLACK AGAIN AT WRENDRAGGE JW SHCM OB (5, 0)

1. Haywood-Ridgway CH LUCCOMBE STRAWBERRY DREAM JW B/W on top form. Attractive and well proportioned head maintaining an attentive expression. Dark eyes. Well developed front with good lay of shoulder and correct return of upper arm. Deep chest and adequate length of loin. Excellent forward reach. Her strong and powerful rear quarters enabled her to really drive out and cover the ground in a positive and true manner. Attractively spotted with a lovely tight coat. Not overdone in any respect and gave an all-round extremely good account of herself. Bitch CC.
2. Stocks CH KALOKAIRIE'S LADY BOLLINGER AT NOSPAR JW B/W slightly different in type to 1 but displaying many of the same positive attributes. Nice straight forelegs and good lay of shoulder. Good topline which she held on the move and nicely carried tail. Moved positively with plenty of drive. Deep pigmented spotting on a lovely tight coat..
3. Thorner CH. TOLUTIM DRAMBUIE SHCM

VB (1, 0)

1. Hultink & Hoie ALPHADIRATO GLITTER GIRL L/W Attractive head and good reach of neck. Nice overall proportions with correct shoulder placement and deep chest. Well developed rear providing plenty of drive. Positive and true movement. Expertly handled. Stood alone in the class but her place was well deserved.

Judge SHELAGH STEVENSON