BRITISH DALMATIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, 5 November 2016

DOGS – Thank you all for such a lovely entry, it was an honour & pleasure to go over such happy dogs. The lower classes were a challenge with varying types, sizes & stages of development very evident. But that does not mean the quality is not there, it is, I had many good youngsters & both of my top winners are under two. Very promising for the future.

MP (4,2a)

1 Large & Davies’ Castletop Bootlegger, almost 9 months black spot. Lovely clean clear spotting, nice head spotty face, dark eye, shapely & in lovely condition. Clean wither, good topline & tailset. Novice handler & dog need confidence to work together which will come with practice. Promising;
2 Hobbs & Whiting’s Rapanooey Sun Spo t, slightly younger liver spot. Longer in back & head still developing. Not yet comfortable in the ring, but his experienced handler will help him. Well filled chest, good bone & substance, steady mover. Needs time.

P (5,1)

1 C Bootlegger;
2 R Sun Spot;
3 Gibb’s Phadante Mr Blue Sky.

J (6,2)

1 Whincup’s Tamilanda Midnight Lily, just out of puppy this b/w boy makes a good impression. Well spotted, well boned, nice front, topline & bend of stifle. Good movement coming & going & lovely length of stride. Fit condition. Mature for his age;
2 Harris’ Dalkiss Harvest Moon, similar age to 1 but not as forward. Beautifully marked b/w, elegant & finer boned, lovely stride in profile but coming & going needs some ring training to assess movement as he pulls away & spoils his front;
3 P Mr Blue Sky.

Y (4)

1 Neath-Duggan & Baker’s Buffrey Incognito by Dalleaf, b/s enthusiastic showman which can mean he stands over extended. Has a good front & well boned down to good feet, nice head shape & ear carriage, clean wither, good topline & neat tuck up. Classy mover;
2 Quayle’s Cubalibre On It, powerful but elegant b/w young man, super mover all round with lovely tail carriage. Well filled front with lots of bone & substance. Just need to find his best bib & tucker;
3 D Harvest Moon.

N (6)

1 D Harvest Moon;
2 Baker’s Dalmaigheo Love Is The Drug, neat, compact liver boy in good hard condition. Shows & moves well & very attentive to his expert handler. Nice make & shape, shame about his coat issues;
3 P Mr Blue Sky.

G (3,1)

1 Littler’s Dalmark The Wizard Of Oz, liver boy typical of this well known kennel. Beautiful spotty face, head & ear carriage, clean neck, lovely front with good forechest, correct topline, tailset & carriage. Excellent steady mover although I would like to see him moved faster & extend his stride. A classic example of the breed;
2 Baker’s Lancelot Des Landes D’Iroise, charming spotty black boy, rangy type, good front, longer cast with lovely bend of stifle. Correct underline but topline drops off a little over the croup so tailset rather low.

PG (10,3)

1 C On It;
2 Donnelly’s Tamilanda Berry Ice Lily, lightly spotted mature black dog. Taller type with good movement. Deep chest, tidy tuck-up, well muscled, good bone & feet. Tends to fly his ears which alters his expression;
3 Hurst’s Philcarthom Xcaliber at Finnidal.

ML (2,1w/d)

1 Hobbs & Whiting’s Boutonneux Baby Buc avec Rapanooey, mature b/w boy. Expertly handled this charming boy really makes the most of his qualities. Well spotted, fit, beautiful head shape with dark eyes, soft expression & well carried ears. Arched neck, lovely topline & tailset, good movement at the right pace. Easy to assess & lots to like. Not flashy but sound.

L (7,1)

1 Christie’s Sophtspot Gold Dust, stunning liver boy, not yet 2 & already powerful but elegant. What set this dog apart for me is his lovely outline & beautiful head & expression. Clean neck into great shoulders, well boned down to good feet. Great front extension. Firm topline to strong hindquarters which he uses to advantage. Driving round the ring, he never put a foot wrong & is wonderfully responsive to his expert handler. Everything came together in the challenge & I was delighted to award him the CC, I was thrilled when the referee judged him BIS; 2 Gardinor’s Jamelsley Pyracantha at Dakata, have watched this b/s boy with interest as he has matured. Just my type, he has similar qualities to 1. Lovely body shape, good head, well made front & hindquarters. Struggling with his coat at the moment he is also inclined to stand over extended & not as positive on the move. Do hope he fulfils his promise;
3 Tingey’s Dallyador Aramis.

O (7,1,1w/d)

1 Goff-Leggett’s Washakie Shoshone Chief, for 40 years I have loved the dogs produced by this kennel & this boy is no different. B/w with great character, stunning spotting, gorgeous head & kindest expression in his dark eyes. Strong bone, good feet, body shape, front & hindquarters, bend of stifle & muscletone. Had to split hairs in the challenge & it came down to length of stride in the final movement. RCC;
2 Dodds & Pearson’s Kelevra Hudson Hawk, what a nice b/w dog, not flashy or overdone but lovely type, sound mover, in fit hard condition, balanced & well boned, good feet, immaculate coat. Well handled;
3 Tolutim’s Yves St Laurent at Judally.

Memorial (4)

1 Alexander’s Ch Offordale Chevalier, very little that is new can be said about this top winning example of the breed. Now 6, mature, settled & confident he is a strong mover with long stride. Has front with width & depth, level topline, tail, set & carried perfectly. Well muscled & immaculately presented, I love his head & kind expression. In the challenge unlucky to meet two rising stars but still at the top of his game & pushed hard;
2 Whincup’s Ch Tamilanda Panther Lily, another top winning black boy in hard condition. Proud & confident he makes the most of himself. Powerful front, good round hindquarters & great bend of stifle. Shorter coupled than 1;
3 Lews’ Dalpetro D’Artagnan of Hunterwood, third in this class but went on to become BVD & BVIS. This beautiful boy held his own in this strong class then came in to challenge for best veteran. Kindest expression, strong positive mover, excellent coat & condition a credit to his owner. Fit & happy, just goes to prove, age is just a number in our breed.

JV (4)

1 Hartley & Griffith’s Ch Creaganbrec The Favourite at Miragua, well known & worthy champion enjoying his days in veteran. Excellent condition, moving well with enthusiasm. Good bone & feet, dark eye & nice head & ear carriage;
2 Whiting’s Cibrith Captain Kirk, can’t believe this black boy is a veteran. Ultra smart & neat. Excellent topline & underline, feet & coat condition. Immaculate;
3 Croft’s Doubtwell Show Stopper.

SV (2,1)

1 Baker’s Oneowun Ohio, 10 year old black boy, spots clear & coat immaculate. Fit & wagging his tail, enjoying his day out with his proud owner. Lovely picture.

CATHIE McCARTHY


BITCHES

I would like to thank the exhibitors for fetching their bitches for me to judge and to the Committee for looking after me so well, not forgetting, my two Stewards, Stef Kazana and Sue Sibson.
Overall I found temperament very good but we need to keep an eye on movement as some were close at the rear, some with long nails and one or two overweight

Puppy 5 (1 abs)

1st Richardson, MAPPLEWELL ELY BROWN (L) Lovely little bitch of good size, eye colour and well placed ears, nicely arched neck into good shoulders, deep chest with level topline and good tailset and carriage which she kept on the move BPB, BP in Show
2nd Probert, MILLBELLE MY PRECIOUS AT RIBOT (B) Good head and dark eye, nice ear set, neat front assembly, good shoulders and width of chest, tight feet, well set on tail, just needs to settle
3rd Finch & Bonner, SOPHTSPOT HOCUS POCUS AT DALTICINO

Junior 8 (1 abs)

1st Whincup, TAMILANDA VALENTINA LILLY AT DOTSADAISY (B) Nice feminine head good eye colour and shape, neat ear set and shoulders, good depth of chest and topline, nice tailset and carriage on the move, good feet
2nd Probert, MILLBELLE MY PRECIOUS AT RIBOT
3rd Whincup, TAMILANDA PICK A LILLY JW

Yearling 7 (1 abs)

1st Christie SOPHTSPOT GLITTERATI JW (B) Feminine head with good dark eye and nice ear carriage, well placed shoulders, good depth of chest with nice tuck up, nice turn of stifle, good tail carriage
2nd Stevenson MACULA MOONLIGHT MYSTIQUE JW (B) Feminine head with dark eye and well placed ears, nice arc of neck into neat shoulders, good depth of chest, level topline with good tail set and carriage, nice tight feet
3rd Thomas BUFFREY MAGIC MOMENTS WITH PHILCARTHOM

Novice 5 (2 abs)

1st Probert MILLBELLE MY PRECIOUS AT RIBOT
2nd Hobbs & Whiting, RAPANOOEY RHONA (B) Neat head with correct eye colour and shape, neat ear set, well placed shoulders with good tuck up, well set tail and good turn of stifle
3rd Richardson, MAPPLEWELL BLACK CAVIAR

Graduate 4

1st Wall, WINFLASH CHERRY PIE (B) Good head and dark eye, ears carried well, nicely arched neck into good shoulders, good angulation to rear and well set on tail, good feet
2nd Stevenson MACULA MOONLIGHT MYSTIQUE JW
3rd Richardson, KLARKESON DRIVEN BY YOU VIA MAPPLEWELL

Post Graduate 12 (3 abs)

1st Dore, DALDIOR MISS HULAHULA GIRL (B) Lovely head and eye colour, nice ear carriage, nicely arched neck into neat shoulders, good depth of chest, well turned stifle good tailset and carriage, tight feet, moved out well RCC
2nd Hartley & Griffiths, CREAGANBREC GLORY BE AT MIRAGUA JW (B) Nice head and well placed ears, good length of neck and well placed shoulders, level topline, tight feet, good angulation to rear
3rd Wall. WINFLASH CHERRY PIE

Mid Limit 6 (1 abs)

1st Wall, WINFLASH CHERRY PIE
2nd Baker, DALMAIGHEO LOVE ME TENDER Ir Jun Ch (L) Good head with dark eye, well placed ears, neat shoulder and depth of chest, level topline, nice tail carriage, good feet
3rd Suggett DALESBRED GEEBEE GOLD FOR KINTEGUS

Limit 7

1st Neath-Duggan, BUFFREY HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE (B) Nice feminine head with dark eye, well carried ears, nice arch of neck into neat shoulders, good depth of chest and topline, good tail carriage and turn of stifle, good feet moved out well
2nd Tingey, DALLYADOR THE ENCHANTERESS JW (L) Good hear with correct eye colour and shape, neat shoulders and front, nice topline and tail carriage, nice feet and stifle
3rd McKenzie, MAPPLEWELL WATERFALL

Open 11 (2 abs)

1st Quayle, CH CUNALIBRE FOLLOW ON JW (B) Lovely feminine head with a good dark eye, correct ear shape and carriage well arched neck into good shoulders, good depth of chest and tuckup, level topline with well set tail and carriage which she held on the move, good turn of stifle, tight feet, moved out with drive BCC, RBIS & BOS
2nd Dodds & Pearson, IR CH KELEVRA CLASSIC CLICHE JW ShCM (B) Good head and dark eye, well set ears, nice arch of neck into neat shoulders, nice and rear angulation, good topline and tail carriage
3rd Emmett & Simons, CH DALLIVIRO REBA MAC AT ELLEMSTRA JW ShCM

Special Memorial Open 7 (1 abs)

1st Dore, DALDIOR MISS HULA HULA GIRL
2nd Alexander, CH OFFERDALE LARISSA (B) Nice feminine head with dark eye, good ear carriage, well laid shoulders, nice depth of chest, level topline with nice tail set, good turn of stifle, tight feet
3rd Pickup, ROADCOACH REINE DES ROSES

Junior Veteran 8 (1 abs)

1st Gibbs, CH PHANDANTE DIXIE LILY JW (B) Nice head with dark eye, neat ears, good shoulders and depth of chest, level topline with nice tailset, good turn of stifle, tight feet. BVB
2nd Quayle, CUBALIBRE SPOT ON JW (B) Good head with well carried ears, nice length of neck into neat shoulders, nice topline well set tail and good feet
3rd Dore, CH DALDIOR ACE OF DIAMONDS JW

Senior Veteran 4 (1 abs)

1st Finch & Bonner ARITA'S ARRIVAL AT CAPRILLI ShCM NVK DT VET CH (B) Neat head and dark eye, nice ear carriage, good shoulders and broad front, nice angulation front and back well set tail
2nd Neath-Duggan, CH BUFFREY SPRIG O MINT JW (B) Good head with dark eye, well set Ears, good arch of neck and depth of chest, level topline with well set tail, tight feet
3rd Scott-Allen, TOLUTIM ZAFFRE

Brace

1st Dodds & Pearson
2nd Tingey
3rd Dodds & Pearson

JUDGE: R HERNANDEZ