Once again I would like to thank exhibitors for entering despite, I would think an even worse financial situation than last time, given the price of fuel. I looked at my criticisms after the last time I judged the breed. Temperaments certainly had improved with only one refusing to be handled. On this occasion I had a couple with severe Dally rash, and several who were dirty, you cannot hide blemishes under a Dalmatian coat, I therefore fail to understand why anyone would wish bring an exhibit that is not pristine. On a positive note I was pleased with my main winners, so there is some quality out there.

Dogs

Veteran Dog (1)

1.Bale- Stocks Ch Spring Celebration by Appaloosa 9 years young black spotted, really enjoying his day out. Intelligent head and expression, lovely dark eye correct topline and tailset, can still show the younger boys how to move despite being a trifle overweight.

Minor Puppy Dog (2,1)

1.Harrison-Stratfords Dalkereve Dark Dragon, confident 7 mth liver. Lovely head and expression, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, even spots of good colour, correct tail set and topline which he held on the move. Movement a little all over the place, but he is very young and this should improve as he becomes more experienced.

Puppy Dog (8,1)

1.Webb & Crystals Dalleaf Devil in Disguise at Jemblewood, 10mths, lovely clear black spotting on pure white ground. He really stood out for me, masculine head, dark eye, excellent neck, which he uses, flows down into good shoulders and level topline, correct tailset , his handler as usual gets the best out of him both standing and on the move, Res CC & BP, BPD ,

2. Bakers Dalleaf Devils Disciple, liver litter brother to 1, slightly longer cast, preferred the head of 1, good colour spotting, he has many of the same qualities as his brother, more difficult to assess on the move as his handler had a slight mishap and he was handled by someone else, however I felt I had seen enough to award him 2nd.

3. Alexanders Offordale Chevalier.

Junior Dog (5)

1. Alcocks Creaganbrec Face of Beau at Dalspartan 13mth Liver, nothing exaggerated about this dog, probably one of the nearest to the standard for size, attractive head and expression, nicely arched neck , deep chest looked as though he could go all day.

2. Repeat of puppy.

3. Taylor and MacKinnons Frankish Hope and Glory for Kingpippin.

Yearling Dog (2)

1. Whitings Cibrith Captain Kirk JW, striking black spotted, shown in good clean condition, tail carriage not his fortune, he was also carrying too much weight, however won this class on his sound movement,

2. Dodds & Pearsons Kelevera Man in the Mirror, Liver spotted of excellent colour, good neck which he uses, keeps his topline on the move, in profile he looks good however movement coming and going let him down today.

Post Graduate Dog(4)

1. Dodds & Pearsons Kelevra Hudson Hawk, Black spotted of average size, at one with his handler, arched neck going down into shoulders without any wrinkle, in profile kept his topline, moving round the ring in an effortless style.,

2. Williams Phadante Brighton Rock. Liver spotted who has matured since I judged him as a puppy. He again is of a moderate size with nothing exaggerated. Excellent temperament, well sprung ribs, moves in an effortless style, just preferred the topline of one.

3. Townsend & Pardoes Buffrey Follow that Star.

Limit Dog(10,1)

1.Gartons Dalendale Quiet Riot, Liver spot whose handler always gets the best from her dogs. He is of excellent colour, lovely head and expression, arched neck going down into correct shoulders with good spring of rib, in profile standing I like him very much, however, on the move would prefer a more driving action.

2. Quayle’s Buffrey the Shaded Sun at Cubalibre, quality dog, looked at my comments when I last judged him as a junior and they still apply, he has dense black spotting on a pure white ground, he is sound in movement, with good bone, correct bend of stifle, cat feet, with correct topline and tailset. It was a hard decision between these two, would just like a little more of him to complete the picture

3. McCarthys Kilndandy Old Copper

Open Dog (6,1)

1. Adderleys Leiahart Chicargo Bear ShCM, dense clearly defined black spotting on a pure white ground, presented in excellent clean condition, not overdone in anyway. Masculine head with dark eye, good depth and width of chest, correct tailset and level topline which he keeps on the move. Moves effortlessly round the ring with good reach of stride. CC

2. Jubbs Ch Dalmark the Double Agent JW, clear liver spotting on pure white ground, another who moves well both in profile and front to back, he is a trifle large for me, having said that he is in proportion. Always presented in immaculate clean condition.

3. Burrows Ch Daedalus Deacon Blue @ Shacarlu

Good Citizens Dogs (1)

1.Kembreys Dalmark the Showstormer JW ShSM, black spotted dog of 7 years, this dog fits the standard in both size and type as to be expected from this kennel. Masculine head, good reach of neck, level topline which he keeps on the move, with correct tailset.

Bitches

Veteran Bitch (3,1)

1. Adderleys Phadante Follow that Dream ShCM, black spotted bitch of good confirmation, quality head and expression, arched neck, correct tailset and level topline which she keeps on the move completes the picture.

2. Russells Bryedal Mayerling at Dalynrics, liver spot of 11years, her waistline spoilt her outline, however at this age she can be permitted a few indulgences.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1,1) Absent

Puppy Bitch(6)

1. Alexanders Offordale Sapphire Black spotted of 11mths,bold outgoing temperament, loved her head and expression, nicely arched neck going down into correct shoulder placement, level topline, good bend of stifle and well developed 2nd thigh, moving she was a joy to watch BPB,

2. Adderleys Buffrey May Queen at Leiahart, another quality puppy bitch of 11mths, she has the same attributes as above and it was splitting hairs in my final decision, just preferred the clearer spotting of 1. These 2 will probably change places many times.

3. Saunders Dallydyl Lady of Shalott.

Junior Bitch(7)

1. Petersens Dalimese Who’s that Girl at Daedalus, Black spotted 15mth, presented in immaculate condition. Bold and outgoing at one with her handler, feminine head with dark eye, arched neck, good lay of shoulder, spring of rib and bend of stifle, discovered she is the daughter of my DCC and also gained her JW on the day.

2. Dunnachie’s DVojica Vote for Me, another presented in immaculate condition, attractive black spotted bitch just 13mths, not quite the confidence of one but still very young. Expressive head, arched neck and level topline, probably very close to the standard for size.

3. Cobb-McGills Kalokairies Eye Candy.

Yearling Bitch (2)

1. Quayle’s Ch Cubalibre Spot on JW, elegant bitch, lovely clear black spotting on pure white ground, dark eye, arched neck, level topline and correct tailset, really covers the ground on the move,

2. Wrights Boutonneux Artemis of Millbelle JW, liver spotted with a delightful temperament, more cobby type than 1, not moving as well as I have seen her, presentation let her down today.

Post Graduate Bitch(11,2)

1. Thorners Tolutim Drambuie ShCM Elegant bitch with dense black spotting, feminine head with dark eye, super reach of neck which she really uses, level topline on the move and correct tailset. In good hard condition and really responsive to her handler, improving all the time, must have a bright future,

2. Williams Phadante One Vision, loved this bitch, correct colour clear liver spotting, feminine expression, good neck, shoulders, topline and tailset. One of the best movers here today, she does not always look as though she is enjoying herself, however today she put her best foot forward, 2 lovely bitches.

3. Blakeleys Luccombe Strawberry Sundae

Limit Bitch(10)

1. Kembrey’s Dalmark the Super Sleuth JW, elegant liver spot, very feminine bitch, lovely head and expression, clear spotting on pure white ground, good reach of neck, level topline and correct tailset, moved with drive, would prefer slightly tighter feet,

2.Wrights Angelic Aphrodite for Millbelle JW ShCM, black spotted, probably one of the nearest to the standard for size, moves well, good 2nd thigh, at one with handler and always looks as though she enjoys every minute of it.

3. Saunders Caprill’s Genuine Gift to Dallydyl

Open Bitch(6)

1. Dunnachie’s Ch Dvojica Voodoo JW, I judged this bitch in 2005 as a junior, she won a class of 17 and I felt then she was something special, I have not changed my opinion. Ultra feminine expression, arched neck flowing down into correct shoulders, she meets the standard in both size and confirmation, she has attitude, flowed into the ring with a ‘look at me folks I’m back’ she may be 7 but she has maintained a correct topline and positively flowed round the ring with positive driving action, I was more than delighted to award her BCC & BOB, and was pleased to hear she had taken Group 3,

2. Neath-Duggans Buffrey Gift Wrapped JW ShCM, compact black bitch of the type, very much to standard, expected from this breeder, feminine head the expression, dark eye, bold outgoing temperament, beautifully schooled at one with handler, on the move has the correct driving action,

3. Dodds & Pearsons Ch Camargue Gucci Envy

Lynda Lewis Judge