I would like to thank the North of England Dalmatian Club for inviting me to judge this show and to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. There was the usual pleasant atmosphere, the ring was more than adequate for the dogs to demonstrate their abilities and my stewards, Bob & Kevin did a sterling job. I was really impressed with the quality in the bitch classes and found some decisions very close. All exhibits were presented in good coat and condition, some tails were a little high on the move and some were a trifle short. Attention could be paid to nails in some cases.

Dogs:

VD (5,1)

1st Brooke’s HISPOT HICOMMAND Similar ages in all the veterans but I have always liked this dog who is of sound conformation and was happy to award him a first place, he held his own in this class.
2nd Neath-Duggan TUMBRIL TRUE BLUE BUFFREY JW Nine year old black and white another who is looking good for his age, really little to choose between the two of them.
3rd Wright & Grimmett QUIET GENTLEMAN JW

MPD (5,1)

1st Moat’s MAJOR SHEER WILL AT SUNDOWN TAF Full of energy and giving his handler a hard time. This is a smart looking puppy who moved well, although carrying his tail a little high. Presented well.
2nd Kay’s KATYTIAN ONE COOL CAT Another attractive puppy somewhat finer than the first and lightly decorated, shorter coupled.
3rd Upfield’s PINKMEAD MARCH DUST

PD (3)

1st Gates-Raw’s JABBAWOCK THE SOCERER AT RIBBLEHILL This was a puppy that caught the eye immediately and stood out in this class. Striking facial expression, lovely dark eye, deep pigment with even decoration, well made front down to excellent tight feet, good depth of chest and spring of rib, strong back end, level top line on the move with correct tail set at all times. BPIS
2nd Flavell’s DALDIOR HE’S A REAL GEM First outing for this boy his owners should be pleased with him. Well balanced and decorated but not as well behaved as 1st
3rd Beeston’s STANDBURY HEIGHTS BY SANADAL

JD (4,1)

1st Smith’s DALMINSHI STAR CLUSTER Faultlessly presented and handled, attentive at all times. Elegant head and neck, needs time to body up.
2nd Jubb’s DALMARK THE DOUBLE AGENT Strong powerful dog, covered the ground well, deep chest, good tuck up.
3rd Martland’s HAMELDAL TRIBAL SHADOW AT DEEFADAL

MD (4)

1st Baker’s ONEOWUN OHIO Thirteen months old, gentle expression with dark eyes, good reach of neck to topline, good spring of rib. A little too much weight over the shoulders,
2nd KATYTIAN ONE COOL CAT
3rd STANBURY HEIGHTS BY SANADAL

ND (4)

DALMINSHI STAR CLUSTER
2nd Comwell’s MAPPLEWELL BLACK MAGIC BY LIVERDALS Good pigment on sparkling white, strongly made with pleasant head and expression, good length of neck, deep chest and spring of rib.
3rd Gibb’s PHADANTE SUPATROUPA

GD (11,4)

1st Kazana’s DALZANA KING OF JOPPA Good outline, evenly spotted, good rear angulation, excellent tail carriage, moved well.
2nd MAPPLEWELL BLACK MAGIC BY LIVERDALS
3rd Lamb’s DALPETRO DETTORI JW

PGD (7)

1st Rimmington & Moore’s BEKEHREN PREMIERE Liked this dog as a puppy and he has developed well, lovely spotty face, all round good angulation leading to excellent movement, liked him a lot RESERVE BEST DOG.
2nd Beadling’s POLLYPECK PICASSO Lightly marked black and white with an attractive gentle expression, a well balanced dog with good rounded bone and good on the move.
3rd Lamb’s DALPETRO DETTORI JW

LD (6)

1st Kembrey’s DALMARK THE SHOWSTORMER JW Sh.CM Compact black and white, masculine well muscled dog, powerful action, moved with drive and vigour holding his topline. Well angulated hind quarters.
2nd Saunder’s DALLYDYL IMAGINARY FRIEND Very different type to one but in balance, good reach of neck, long coupled, wide deep chest with good spring of rib, another powerful dog on the move.
3rd Tingey’s KYMVALE OBERON AT DALLYADOR

OD (4,1)

1st Rance’s OLBERO OOSEVEN A large well balanced dog with even spotting, used his well broken ears to advantage to create a pleasing expressing. Good level topline and tailset, well muscled hind quarters, strong front to neat cat feet, handled and moved well BEST DOG.
2nd Cutt’s KAYTIAN KALYPSO TO MARZELINA Like this dog a lot but felt on the day he wasn’t on top form. A true liver with clear defined spotting, sound construction with moderate balance, what a pity he didn’t sparkle today.
3rd Whincup’s SPIREDALS JUST BLACK AT TAMILANDA JW

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BITCHES

VB (14,6)

1st Ford’s KAYJULE PRINCESS JASMIN Sh.CM Slim and elegant for her years, this nine year old moved effortlessly around the ring. Extremely well balanced on presentation BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd Whincup’s KAJEZZA VICKY TICKY TORIA AT TAMILANDA Slightly larger than one, another attractive well marked bitch still able to move well, very much at one with her handler
3rd Pilgrim’s WEAPONNESS BELLBIRD

MPB (12)

1st Alexander’s OFFORDALE WHITE LADY Beautifully presented and handled seven month old, graceful expression, elegant neck, even, deep pigmented decoration, showing tremendous promise for her age
2nd Haywood & Ridgway’s LUCCOMBE HAZELNUT CLUSTER Another quality bitch, wonderful liver colour, moved well around the ring, another young bitch with a promising future
3rd Pickup’s ROADCOACH RIBBONS AND ROSES

PB (5,2)

1st Moore’s MANCHANDO CHOC CHIP COOKIE FROM FINCHAM Correct liver colour with pure white pigmentation Good reach of neck to sound chest and front, correct angulation moved with drive around the ring. BEST PUPPY BITCH
2nd Garton’s JABBAWOCK PEPPER UP POTION Somewhat finer than one but full of confidence, beautifully handled and presented, good topline and bend of stifle.
3rd Harrison-Stratford’s DALKEREVE DARK N DIVINE

JB (5)

1st Kembrey’s DALMARK THE SUPER SLEUTH A classic liver, light even decoration, feminine head with well broken ears well constructed, powerful action on the move, neat tight feet RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
2nd Welch’s LIVERDALES MISS JONES An attractive bitch, who moved well with one of the better tail carriages of the day
3rd Harrison-Stratford’s DALKEREVE DARK N DIVINE

MB (4,1)

1st Pickup’s ROADCOACH RIBBONS AND ROSES Appealing head and expression, dense pigment on quality coat, straight front and steady movement with strong action from behind
2nd LIVERDALES MISS JONES
3rd Taylor & Mackinnon’s FRANKISH DESERT ROSE FOR KINGPIPPIN

NB (6,1)

1st Kembrey’s DALMARK THE SUPER SLEUTH
2nd Harrison-Stratford’s DALKEREVE DARK N DIVINE Good deep chest and spring of rib, moved well, an elegant bitch
3rdFRANKISH DESERT ROSE FOR KINGPIPPIN

GB (8)

1st Pilgrim’s OLBERO ONE TO CHARM AT WEAPONNESS Elegant in outline, attractive head with good expression and eye colour, good hindquarters and a pleasing ring presence.
2nd Cromwell’s MAPPLEWELL DANCING QUEEN OF LASCELLES Compact and balanced outline, good on the move with plenty of style.
3RD Tingey’s OLBERO ONE OF OUR OWN AT DALLYADOR

PGB (10,3)

1st Taylor & McKinnon’s FRANKISH DESERT WIND AT KINPIPPIN Superb pigmentation, gentle expression with dark eyes, covered the ground well and looked good from all angles
2nd Pearson & Dodd’s POLLYPECK PREMIER PASSION AT DAFFYDAL Black bitch with lovely outline, movement sound, held topline with correct tailset on the move
3rd Stevenson’s ANNCOLKIRNIK EMELIUS BY MACULA JW

LB (11,3)

1st Harrison-Stratford’s ACLAND DARK DAUGHTER BY DALKEREVE JW This bitch captured my attention the minute she came in the ring, excellent in presentation and movement covering the ground with a powerful driving action. Totally at one with her handler, could not deny her the top honours on the day BEST IN SHOW
2nd Garton’s JABBAWOCK THE RINGLEADER A traditional liver with classic markings, smaller and finer than one, but another beautifully put together. In superb condition covered the ground effortlessly.
3rd Dore’s DALKEREVE DAZZLING DIAMOND

OB (12,3) 1st Stock’s MARRICDALE MISS DYNAMITE AT NOSPAR At the top end of the standard but well balance, an impressive and well balanced bitch. Refined in appearance, polished in presentation, positive and rhythmic in movement
2nd Rose’s WASHAKIE OCEAN SONG BY CANDIDALS A showy soundly made bitch, moved with drive, good bone and confirmation A difficult choice between first and second
3rd Hayward & Ridgway’s LUCCOMBE STRAWBERRY TART JW

BRACE (9,3)

1st PEARSON & DODS BRACE A fun class to judge, the most evenly matched in size and movement closely followed by
2nd KAYS BRACE
3rd GIBBS BRACE.

JUDGE: MR MICHAEL CLELAND