Dalmatians at Windsor Championship Show 2016.

Dalmatians had a good sized ring and we were all grateful for the shaded area when the sun emerged. The ground was uneven in parts and was sloping. I must say the handlers seemed to cope better than some exhibits. I tried to use the ring to best advantage when moving the dogs.
I was more than happy with my main winners but some exhibits disappointed when moving. Hind quarters are not as developed on some, compared to fronts which have improved. Too many moved close behind. Tails are also in need of attention when breeding with short tails prevalent, some set and carried too high. Mouths were excellent, I only found one with a level bite, and temperaments were very good.

Veteran D/B 6(2)

1st Dodds & Pearson’s Kelevra Hudson Hawk Sh CM. A seven and half year old black spotted male. Nicely decorated with deep pigment. Lovely clean outline showing balance and strength. Head correctly proportioned with well carried ears giving kind expression. Developed withers and good depth of brisket. Strong topline held on the move. Tail set and carried well. Moved with elegance and power with lovely reach and drive. Pleased to award him Res. CC
2nd Hartley & Griffiths Ch Creaganbrec The Favourite at Miragua JW. Quality male shown in excellent condition, a credit to his owners. Deep black spotting on sparkling white. Soundly built to produce effortless movement.
3rd Dodds & Pearson’s. Kelevra Mercury Rising.

Minor Puppy Dog 2(0)

1st Whincup’s Tamilanda Midnight Lilly. Black spotted youngster just coming up to nine months old. Developing well. Soundly constructed with ample bone and substance. Nice head and expression with dark eyes and well decorated ears. Correct front assembly. Deep chest and strength over loin. Good turn of stifle. Strong hocks. Moved well. BPIB
2nd Gibbs’ Phadante Mr Blue Sky. Well built male of six and a half months. Sympathetically handled but needs to gain confidence. Well developed head with nicely placed and carried ears. Moved OK

Puppy Dog 2(0)

1st Tamilanda Midnight Lilly.
2nd Goodswen’s Alphadal’s King of Angels. Black spotted male of ten months. Well grown with good bone and substance. Needs to gain more confidence. Preferred topline of 1st.

Junior Dog 5(1)

1st Baker & Neath-Duggan’s Buffrey Incognito by Dalleaf JW. Deeply pigmented black. Shown in excellent condition. A happy showman. Masculine head with dark eyes and well set ears. Reachy neck into good lay of shoulders. Level topline, still has time to mature and body up, good width to thigh and turn of stifle. Strode out with a long stride.
2nd Bolt & Rowledge’s Gemmont Secretariat by Fakenham. Rangy Liver boy who is well grown with strong bones and good muscletone. Balanced all round. Not in best coat today.
3rd Green & Sears’ Boschendal Simply Red at Judally

Yearling Dog 2(0)

1st Littler’s Dalmark the Wizard of Oz. Liver boy, soundly constructed and balanced in outline. Lovely head and expression with defined stop. Ears well placed. Once settled moved with a good length of stride.
2nd Carter’s Tyrodal Genesis. Heavier built than 1st. Well proportioned head with a lovely amber eye. Strength in loin. Moved rather close.

Post Graduate Dog 9(0)

1st Donnelly’s Tamilanda Berry Ice Lilly. Nicely decorated black spotted dog. Looked balanced in outline but movement disappointing today.
2nd Forrest’s Elabri Esprit Horizon at Spotswood. Lively liver boy, difficult to assess. Pleasing head and expression. Topline held on the move. Lovely rich liver pigment.
3rd Littler’s Dalmark the Wizard of Oz

Limit Dog 12(0)

1st Edens’ Dalens Hot Gossip JW ShCM Black spotted male of good compact construction. He shows a balanced clean outline. Nicely arched neck into well defined withers, level topline, nicely rounded chest and deep brisket. Strong over loin and good width to stifle. A happy showman shown and presented well. Tight feet and well set tail. Balanced on the move.
2nd Ellarby’s Daedalus Alfie Boe. Unlucky to meet 1st Lots to like about this nicely decorated quality male built with strong bone and good muscletone. Gives a clear outline when standing and strides out well fore and aft. Handled and shown well.
3rd Clarke’s Klarkeson One Vision JW

Open Dog 9(2)

1st Alexander’s Ch Offordale Chevalier JW. Not a lot more one can say of this excellent specimen of our breed. It was a thrill to go over him and a delight to witness his strong steady movement as he flowed round the ring on a loose lead today. CC.
2nd Whincup’s Ch Tamilanda Panther Lilly JW ShCM. Well made black with strong bone and good muscletone. Lovely head with clearly defined stop. Ears well set. Reachy neck into good lay of shoulder. Defined withers. Nicely rounded chest and strong loin. Good tail set, strong hocks. Moved with purpose and drive.
3rd Croft’s Doubtwell Show Stopper JW

Good Citizen D/B 2(0)

1st Hurst Philcarthom Xcaliber at Finnidal. Good honest dog. Handled and moved well.
2nd Pace Big Addo. Liver boy. Well made and shown well. Moved OK

Minor Puppy Bitch 3 (0)

1st Fellows’ Millbelle Hasta L’ vista Baby. Well presented black spotted girl of seven months. Clear bold spots on sparkling white. Plenty of confidence. Pretty face framed by well set ears. Dark eyes giving lovely expression. Gives a clear outline when standing. Has all the signs of developing into a quality bitch. Moved soundly.
2nd Whincup’s Tamilanda Pick-a-Lilly. Eight months old. Balanced bitch with sound construction. Nicely developed feminine head. Reachy neck and good shoulders. Strength over loin. Strong hocks. Steady movement.
3rd Page Spilmah Stella McCartney

Puppy Bitch 6(1)

1st Page’s Winflash Prada Candy Kiss. Just twelve months old. Well grown black spotted girl. Balanced in outline. Feminine head with dark eyes. Well developed stop with clean muzzle. Strong neck into good withers and level topline. Nicely laid shoulders and well developed front. Ample bone and good muscletone. Nicely rounded chest. Good width of thigh and turn of stifle and strong hocks. Nicely carried tail. Moved and handled well.
2nd Whincup’s Tamilanda Pick-a-Lilly
3rd Clarke & Ridgway’s Luccombe Strawberry Royale

Junior Bitch 8(3)

1st Page’s Vivienne Westwood by Winflash. Black spotted. Lovely balanced bitch with a pretty feminine head with dark eyes and well placed ears. Defined stop and good muzzle. Nicely arched neck into clean withers and level back. Chest well rounded and good depth to brisket. Powered round the ring with plenty of reach and drive.
2nd Stevenson’s Macula Moonlight Mystique. Feminine bitch with black spotting on pristine white. Overall make and shape is balanced and true. Needs to gain more confidence to show off her many attributes. Moved well.
3rd Bolt & Rowledge’s Gemmont Affirmed by Fakenham

Yearling Bitch 3(1)

1st Brennan’s Daymadals in the Mood JW. Nicely balanced bitch with clear black spotting. Lovely feminine head with dark eyes . Ears well placed. Strong muzzle. Arched neck into well defined wither and good shoulders. Strong straight forelegs and tight feet. Good topline. Strong hocks. Good movement.
2nd Healey’s Dalmark The White Witch at Hebemoor. Liver spotted with rich colour. Nice head shape. Long neck into well constructed front. Level topline maintained on the move.

Post Graduate Bitch 8(2)

1st David & Saunders’ Daltacino Interlagos From Dallydyl JW. Quality bitch with clear liver spotting. Gorgeous feminine head with lovely amber eyes. Ears well carried and giving overall picture of a gentle happy bitch. Well constructed to give a balanced outline. Shoulders well positioned and chest nicely rounded giving good spring to ribs. Deep brisket. Level topline, well set tail. Good turn of stifle and well developed second thigh. Strong hocks enabling her to give positive driving action.
2nd Hartley & Griffiths’ Creaganbrec Glory Be at Miragua. Nicely balanced black bitch with ample bone and good muscletone. Head of good proportions with good ear carriage and dark eyes giving kind expression. Really good shoulder placement. Level topline with strength over loin. Good turn of stifle and strong hocks. Moved well.
3rd Talbot’s Rapanooey Vanishing World at Leaveslake

Limit Bitch 8(1)

1st Finlay’s Dvojica Black Swan at Dalfin ShCM. Quality bitch. Nicely decorated with deep black decoration on sparkling white. Lovely feminine head with dark eyes giving a soft expression. Strong neck into clearly defined wither and level topline. Front assembly good. Well sprung ribs and deep brisket. Strong over loin and hindquarters well angulated. Power on the move with ample reach and drive. Well presented and handled. Res CC
2nd Dawson’s Washakie Endless Summer. Another lovely bitch. Very feminine but has plenty of bone and substance. Head of good proportions. Dark eyes and ears well placed. Level topline kept on the move. Movement sound.
3rd Neath-Duggan Buffrey Hey Diddle Diddle.

Open Bitch 9(2)

1st Emmett & Simmons’ Ch Dalliviro Reba Mac at Ellemstra JW ShCM. Outstanding bitch form the top drawer. Shown in pristine condition. Coat in full bloom. Has complete rapport with handler. Endearing expression from darkest eyes. So well constructed fore and aft. with plenty of bone and substance and firm muscletone. Level topline with correct tailset. Tight feet. Movement a joy to watch. CC BoB
2nd Dodds & Pearson’s Ir Ch Kelevra Classic Cliché JW ShCM. Black spotted bitch. Lovely feminine head with soft expression. Reachy neck into good front, level topline, good depth of chest and strength over loin, good muscletone and ample bone. Tight feet. Steady rhythmic movement.
3rd Page’s Ch Winflash Born to be Wild JW

Margaret Cuthbertson. Judge