JOINT DALMATIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 19TH FEBRUARY 2022

DOGS

As always to be asked to judge one’s own breed at a club championship is truly an honour. I very much enjoyed this appointment. I would like to thank the officers of the Joint committee for making me welcome. Stef Kazana was an excellent ring steward, and all overseen by the very competent Elaine Tilson who is the chief steward.

I had an entry of some very lovely Dalmatians, and my top placings are good examples in my opinion of the breed.

My winners all displayed what I am looking for, a strong muscular dog , with clean lines, capable of great endurance, of good temperament and with even decoration and good pigment.

There are however some things that breeders and exhibitors need to take note, I felt there was a real variation in type in some exhibited today…both in size and construction. Overall balance is always at the fore front when I am judging…but I am also looking for a Dalmatian who could do the job he is bred for, he must have a good lay of shoulder, well developed hindquarters with muscle tone throughout. A cathedral front is wrong, they need a deep chest and good fill of forechest giving them heart and lung room in order to maintain that steady even gait over a long period.

Tails, carrying them over the back is not correct and it upsets the balance, spotting is the icing on the cake but in a dog with excellent attributes that completes the picture.

Lastly, handling the good handlers always get the best out of their dogs, and that is not just those that make them stand still, empathy with your dog is not something that can be taught….

MPD 9(1)
1ST Smith Rapanooey Sugar Donut, black spotted pup who is as sweet as his name. Pleasing head, with dark eye, well arched neck , excellent front with plenty of width. Strong straight bone, muscular hindquarters, even decoration and very well handled to show off his correct movement. Very promising.
2nd Kembrey Dalmark Rhythm and Blues, much to like about this liver spotted boy of 6 months, a very honest Dalmatian, balanced all through, good spotting and correct colour, excellent cat feet, super temperament, kind head and expression…a real baby but with all ahead of him.
3rd Wootton Tolkain Caliban, black spotted boy of just 6 months, clean head with dark eye and good ear placement, good reach of neck , moved out well keeping his topline. Very much the baby in these placings but he did well.

PD 7(1)
1st Croft Koroyza Viking Voyager, I have admired this boy from ringside, since he first came out. He is a beautifully spotted liver, and he has many attributes but his strong rhythmic stride is quite outstanding in one so young. He is a rich colour, kind expression, amber eye, strong neck into good lay of shoulder, strong hindquarters, good bone and feet. This dog would go all day. Delighted to award him BPD , Best liver dog and later with my co judge BPIS ..a great future ahead.
2nd Sims Koroyza Hrafna Floki for Snowspeeder, black spotted litter brother to winner, he has many of his brothers attributes , and I prefer his head, he has the kindest expression, deep pigment and whitest of coats, strong neck, good fill of forechest, deep brisket, keeps his topline on the move. Well-developed rear and second thigh, good feet and bone, but out-moved today by Voyager.
3rd Precious Dalkiss The Thieving Magpie avec Lupiac, I really liked this well constructed puppy, wonderful outgoing temperament, handsome head, arched neck, straight bone and good pasterns , and deep chest, plenty of heart and lung room, moved out really well. When he settles he will have a bright future.

JD 9
1st Dunnachie and Philip Dvojica Enrique. Quality black spotted lad , darkest of pigment gleaming white coat and shown in hard condition. Pleasing head , good eye colour., well arched neck, good lay of shoulder and upper arm, strong in topline and over the loin, good spring of rib, clean lines, well off for bone and good cat feet, powerful hindquarters, and a well-developed second thigh. So in tune with his handler who knows how to get the very best from his dog both on the stack and the move.
2nd Wright Millbelle Crazy Horse, a really good Dalmatian and these two will change places, today just preferred the overall muscle tone of winner but it was close up. He has the most lovely head, even black spotting, strong bone and good width all through, clean shoulder and length of upper arm, well-muscled hindquarters and strong hocks , moved out with purpose and drive, kindly and sympathetically handled. Two lovely Dalmatians.
3rd Robbins Jasquarella Edge of Winter. Black spotted not as mature as first two, but lots to like, appealing head with good ear set , dark oval eye, Clean arched neck into well held topline, straight forelegs, good spring of rib, good bend of stifle, well-handled and he moved with a long stride both fore and aft.

Yearling Dog 4
1st Hobbs and Whiting Rapanooey Ranunculus. 17 month old liver of excellent colour, handsome head nicely balanced, well-constructed, strong neck into good shoulder, straight forelegs and arched toes and good pasterns. Good spring of rib, level topline, good turn of stifle, and well-muscled all through, he used his strong hocks as to drive around the ring, his owner showed him to advantage and sympathetically handled.
2nd Robbins Jasquerella Edge of Winter
3rd Cowper Perdita’s Never Say Never. Upstanding liver dog of good colour and even spotting, Kind head and amber eye, well arched neck , deep chest, well-muscled hindquarters, his tail set is correct but he is such a happy fellow that he carries it much too high on the move, but this should settle in time. He has a good length of stride.

PGD 11(1)
1st Gardner Wrendwragge Stone the Crows, 2 year old black spotted dog, very balanced front and rear, pleasing expression, clean well arched neck, good bone and correct tight feet. Strong over the loin,, very strong hindquarters, well presented and handled. Positive mover both coming and going.
2nd Dawson Washakie Sun Warrior, another quality Dalmatian who gives his handler a hard time , he has an appealing head and expression, clean neck and shoulder, good lay of upper arm, deep brisket, and well set on tail, shown in beautiful condition deep black pigment on a gleaming coat, when he settles he has ease of movement, he has a lot of potential and needs time, but everything is in the right place.
3rd Gardinor Dakata First Carbon Copy at Dakata, upstanding dog, head of good proportions, used his ears well, strong neck, I would prefer more fill of forechest, well off for bone, nicely arched loin. Well-muscled rear, and moved with ease.

Mid LD 6(1)
1st Townson Kaytoni Oh What a Night with Daymadals. So much to like about this well constructed black spotted dog. Head of good proportions and kind in expression with dark eyes. Well arched neck, into clean shoulder, deep chest and good fill of forechest. Straight bone, tight feet and good pads. Great muscle tone throughout, he combines balance and elegance, super mover and expertly handled, he was in consideration for Res CC.

2nd Chappell and Williams Tolkain Storm King from Phadante JW, handsome black spotted dog. Good decoration and head of good proportions and excellent ear carriage. Shown in great condition, nicely arched neck and well off for bone, he has plenty of heart and lung room, moved out well, but not quite the style and drive of winner.
3rd Sampson Dalstorm Golden Guinea, this black spotted dog is very balanced and sound , good head and expression, with the darkest of eyes, well filled forechest , cat feet , well held topline, he moves with a steady even gait.

LD 11(4)
I liked all first three dogs in this class and each has points to commend them.
1st Green Alphadal Aint Misbehaving at Judally JW, beautifully presented liver dog who has breed type and quality, Clean head with good eye colour, well broken ears, arched neck into good lay of shoulder, strong topline , straight bone and good feet, , good turn of stifle , well developed second thigh, good tail set and carriage. Very stylish on the move, displaying great reach and drive. Very well handled.
2nd Whincup Tamilanda Air Force One. Impressive black spotted Dalmatian even decoration, shown in super jacket, Handsome head and a kind expression. Excellent fill of forechest and with a good lay of shoulder, well ribbed, strong over the loin powerful hindquarters, he moved out feely and has good muscle throughout.
3rd Pearson and Bliss Kelevra What a Guy JW. very balanced sound Dalmatian of good proportions , nicely presented he combines strength and type , lovely outgoing temperament…. Clean head and such a pleasing expression, good reach of neck , correct upper arm and well placed shoulder, keeps his topline on the move. Well angulated hindquarters. Very much in tune with his handler.

OD 8(2)
My notes say fabulous class, a pleasure to judge.
1st Richardson Mapplewell Pocket Rocket, this almost three year old black dog excels in breed tyoe, a quality Dalmatian, who could go behind a carriage all day. Friendly disposition, loved his head and expression, used his ears well, always showing such enthusiasm in his dark eyes. Good ear set, dense black spotting on a ground white coat. Arched neck into a well laid shoulder, good length of upper arm, strong in forechest, super cat feet, strong over the loin with well-muscled hindquarters, well set on tail and carriage. He moves with a powerful driving action. He quite simply “filled my eye” In the challenge he stood out, and I was delighted to award him the DCC. I am confident he will be a champion before too long. When it came to BIS my co judge and I felt the overall balance and beauty of his litter sister just tipped her into the top spot.
2nd Neath Duggan and Baker Ch Buffrey Incognito by Dalleaf JW, this well-known Champion who is rising 7 but still a force to be reckoned with, he has super construction, kind head with an alert and attentive expression. Strong neck, into a well held topline. Dense straight bone, muscular hindquarters, good tail set. He is powerful on the move with an even length of stride. Shown in excellent condition. He is the sire of CC winner but today the youth of his son had the advantage. He is a credit to the breed , his owners and his breeder. Res CC
3rd Emmett Ch Elemestra Against All Odds JW. Another lovely Dalmatian I have always admired. Everything in the right place, nothing overdone, lovely head, well set on ears ,that are nicely broken, clean in neck, into good shoulder, correct lay of upper arm. Good fill of forechest, strong and muscular hindquarters, and well let down hocks. He moves with a steady length of stride, and shown in super condition. A very worthy champion.

Jun Veteran Dog 5(2)
Both of the veteran classes gave me great pleasure to judge. I feel that the showing of a veteran in any breed gives a snapshot in time of how the breed is doing. Dalmatians age well and many at veterans are still at their peak… The dogs in these classes bode well for the future.
1st McCarthy Fr Int Ch Ir Ch Domdallino Je Suis Kilndandy JW. 8 year old liver shown in fine fettle. Handsome head, good amber eye colour, excellent pigment and decoration, good front assembly, plenty of heart and lung room, strong topline, which he holds well on the move. Well muscled rear , moved out with ease and drive BVD
2nd Gardinor Jamesley Pyrancatha at Dakata, Upstanding 8 year old black with good even spotting, nicely arched neck, straight bone and good fill of forechest, well developed second thigh and strong hind quarters. Moved well but not as positive as winner.
3rd Scott Allen Tolutim Yaffle, such a kind dog with a melting expression, at almost 9 not quite the muscle tone of the first two, but he is well constructed, arched neck, into good lay of shoulder, correct bend of stifle, showed himself off well and he moved with an even stride.

Sen Veteran Dog 3
All three of these a credit to their owners and breeders.
1st De Rozario Dalleaf D’Accord avec Jemblewood, this rising 12 year old could not have put in a better performance in his class, and in the challenge for BVD had to give way to the younger veteran, but he certainly gave him a run for his money. This dog so enjoys showing and the empathy between him and is owner is a joy to see. He is a well-constructed liver, handsome head, and correct eye colour and pigment. Well off for bone, balanced front and rear, rich liver colour , and he moves easily and with little effort…a grand Dalmatian.
2nd Edens Dalens Hot Gossip SHCM VW. At almost 11 years old this black spotted dog, pleasing head with a , kind expression, clean neck and shoulders, deep chest, and well set on tail. He showed and moved steadily, my compliments to his owner for his excellent condition.
3rd Cuthbertson Ch Kasidoni Cameo, 10 plus, much to like about this well constructed Dalmatian, he has good breed type, masculine head with a kind expression, dark eye, even black spotting, today not the movement of first two.

BRACE
This class was judged with Alan Smirthwaite. I am always in awe of anyone who can get two Dalmatians to move together , without them pulling you over.
Pleasure to see these pairs all go so well.
1st place to Thorner’s, well matched girls both of similar breed type , moved well together.
2nd Richardson’s, these two moved in unison but not as well matched for type.
3rd Hipkiss.
4th Chappell and Williams.

Sue Wilkinson (Judge)


Bitches

Judged by Mr A Smirthwaite

I would like to thank the exhibitors for making my day such a memorable event, the quality and number of exhibits was totally unexpected. Temperament throughout was excellent which after the Covid lock down was a pleasant surprise. I was very happy to award a CC to the best bitch today which was her third so I found out afterwards, I am sure she will go on to win many more.

Minor Puppy Bitch Present: 12
1: Dodds Miss PC, Dotlun Apache Inch Perfect, L/W lovely young puppy that has a lot of potential, Good expression and full pigmentation, nice liver, good straight front and shoulder angulation, a good depth of rib, correct tail set, good turn of stifle, moved cleanly around the ring, very happy young bitch. Best bitch puppy
2: Hughes Miss C, Carodal Coast to Coast, Same good liver colour and full pigmentation, nice straight front and level topline, quite happy and steady even at this age.
3: Lamb Mrs R, Dalpetro Dotty, B/W clean expression and well broken ears, good straight front and level top line good turn of stifle.
Very close between all three and they could swap places on any other day

Puppy Bitch Present: 15 Absent: 4
1: Saunders & David, Mrs J & Miss L, Dallydyl Honey Trap, L/W lovely rich liver colour with full pigmentation, correct eye shape and colour, nicely broken ears, a good straight and well boned front and deep chest, level top line and good tail set, just starting to build muscle so moves well around the ring
2: Emmet & Simonds, Ms E & Mr C, Frankish Its a Sin at Ellemstra, L/W good head shape and good ear carriage, a nice straight front and level top line, good shoulder angulation and turn of stifle
3: Hughes Miss C Carodal Coast to Coast,. RPT

Junior Bitch Present: 12 Absent: 4
1: Hopkin, Mrs J, Dvojica Evangelista, B/W A pleasing expression with well set ears, strong front with plenty of bone and a good straight leg, good level top line and plenty of rib, a good turn of stifle, a totally happy well shown young bitch that is maturing nicely.
2: Derrick & Ryan, Miss N & Mr J, Kalokairies Hocus Pocus, L/W good expression and eye shape, a good straight front, moved really smoothly around the ring
3: Finlay Mrs A & Mr M, Dvojica Excuse My French At Dalfin, B/W happy expression and good eye shape, good shoulder angulation down to straight front legs, a good top line leading to a well set happy tail.

Yearling Bitch Present: 10 Absent: 2
1: Davies Prof L, Tamilanda Continental Boom, B/W lovely dense spotting on a clear white coat, good dark eye well set ears carried nice and high, good length of neck leading to a level topline and well set tail
2: Whincup Mr K & Mrs DL, Tamilanda Continental Gold (CH) , L/W deep liver colour that is nice and even, a pleasing expression with broken ears and good long neck. A level topline leading to a well set tail. Good turn of stifle
3: England Ms M, Dalens Queen Of The Seas At Silverspot, B/W well broken ears and good eye shape, good front angulation, level topline and a well set happy tail

Post Graduate Bitch Present: 14 Absent: 4
1: Valentine, Mrs S, B/W, Wrendragge Rainbow Dream, lovely young bitch that shows all her qualities in a happy controlled way, clear white coat with dark black spotting evenly spread, lovely head shape and expression with correctly carried ears that are nicely broken, strong neck leading to correct shoulders and a level topline, a happy well set tail, well boned and a good deep chest, strong well angulated hind quarters, Res CC
2: Cobb & Barry, Miss A & Miss E, Kalokairie Guilty Pleasure, L/W good deep liver colour, nice eye shape, correct lay of shoulder, a level topline and a good turn of stifle, moved nice and free around the ring, could swop easily with 1st on any other day.
3: Howard-Riddle Mrs SL, Shydally Star Attraction , B/W Good clean spotting, good straight front with plenty of bone, good level topline and a happy tail, good deep chest and strong hind quarters, moved well.

Mid Limit Bitch Present: 7 Absent: 2
1: Burrows Mrs C, Ellemstra Tough Cookie at Shacarlu, B/W shown in good condition and good dark pigment, nice head and expression, straight and strong front, strong hind and good stifle, really good movement
2: White Ms M, Sophtspot La De Da At Belsmard, B/W. lovely tight white coat, excellent ear carriage giving a lovely expression, nice lay of shoulder, plenty of bone and well-muscled, covered the ground with easily.
3: Morgan Mr S &Mrs D, Malbreow Wish Upon A Star, B/W Nicely balanced bitch with a good head shape and pleasing expression, good level topline and well set tail, good strong bone and plenty of muscle. Nice easy mover.

Limit Bitch Present: 17 Absent: 6
1: Richardson, Mrs R Mapplewell Limited Edition, B/W a quality bitch throughout, knows her craft and is happy to show for her handler, lovely feminine head enhanced by good ear carriage, a strong neck and level topline, plenty of lung room and correct lay of shoulder, a strong loin and correctly set happy tail, good front and rear angulation, moved freely with drive around the ring. CC and Best In Show
2: Tingey Mr & Mrs RS, Dallyador Secret Addiction, B/W very nice head, good broken ears giving a pleasing and attractive expression, strong front bone, firm loin and level topline, correct tail set, good angles to fore and hindquarters, moved purposefully with good drive.
3: Hartley Mrs FCT & Griffiths Mr JM, Miragua Heart to Heart, B/W with lovely deep pigment. Plenty of bone, a lovely head with nice reach of neck and firm level topline, correctly set tail carried well, moved well around the ring

Open Bitch Present: 14 Absent: 2
1: Miss JM Wright, Millbelle Fernie (JW, CH, JWW 18) , L/W lovely colour of liver, good head shape and ear carriage, nice reach of neck leading onto well laid shoulders and a level topline, correctly set tail, plenty of good bone and nice tight feet, moved with drive and smoothness.
2: Dr WJ & Mrs JM Gardner, Dvojica Chilli Chutney For Wrendragge (CH, JW) , , L/W Lovely attractive girl showed with a pleasing expression and nicely broken ears, well balanced throughout with a good strong straight front, good strong loin and a happy well set tail, moved easily around the ring.
3: Mrs SA Neath-Duggan & Miss S Baker, Buffrey Hanky Panky By Dalleaf, B/W Striking bitch that shows well for her handler, she has a very feminine look, strong front bone, good depth of rib and strong loins, moved purposefully around the ring.

Junior Veteran Bitch Present: 8 Absent: 1
1: Hartley & Griffiths, Creaganbrec Glory Be At Miragua, B/W, Good shaped dark eyes and correctly set ears, level topline and well set happy tail, a clean balanced bitch that was enjoying her day out, movement was nice and easy.
2: Tingey Mr & Mrs RS, Dallyador The Enchantress (JW) , L/W, good head shape with plenty of pigment, nice straight front and deep brisket onto strong loins, good rear angulation, an easy mover.
3: Morgan, Winflash Olympic Star (JW, Sh.CM) , B/W pleasing head with good eye colour, well laid shoulders and level topline, a nice happy well set tail.

Senior Veteran Bitch Present: 2
1: Haywood – Ridgway, Luccombe Strawberry Dream (JW, CH) , B/W, lovely bitch full of enthusiasm, good white coat and clear black spots, level topline that held on the move well off for bone and a good turn of stifle.
2: Thorner, Tolutim Evensong At Naracoopa (Sh.CM) , B/W lovely white with dark spotting, a pleasing head and nicely broken ears, level topline and strong loin, smooth mover.

Judged by Mr A Smirthwaite