I would like to thank Garry and Malcolm my two quietly efficient stewards which enabled me to concentrate on my judging. Today I found quite a few exhibits suffering from the dreaded “ Dally-rash”. Also, some were coating and these conditions, although both temporary, had to be taken into account when deciding places. It is, after all, a beauty show. On the plus side, temperaments were impeccable with no signs of nervousness.

Veteran dog (0)

Minor Puppy Dog (4,1)
1.Wrights Millbelle Lithium. Happy b/w puppy of 6 months. Developing nicely and moved with confidence. Dark eyes, appealing head and expression. Good shoulder placement and hind quarters with well let down hocks which he is learning to use to drive around the ring
2.Snowsills Chione Liver Lad . LW 8 month puppy. Just the right size for his age Nice bone, lay of shoulder and good hindquarters . Still a little loose on the move but this can be forgiven at this age.
3. Dodds & Pearsons Kelevra What the Dickens

Puppy Dog (3.1)
1.Cuthbertsons Kalsidoni Cameo Almost 12 months of age. Very well grown mature b/w puppy. I hope he has finished growing. I liked his dark eyes and kind expression. Strong round bone with deep brisket allowing plenty of heart and lung room. Correct tail set and well let down hocks. Nicely muscled quarters allowing him to drive around the ring.

2. Gees Manoroy Magnetic Charm 11 months old of different type to 1. Quite immature puppy who needs to collect himself together when moving. Dark eyes, level topline and good hindquarters

Junior Dog (4)
1.Sibsons Tamilanda Vintage Pink L/W Clean lines with good round bone, nicely developed straight front, Lovely classic head with pleasing expression. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Well muscled 2nd thigh allowing steady true movement. He didn’t put a foot wrong so I was pleased to award him the dog res.cc amongst strong competition.
2. Lambs Dalpetro Decaprio Similar type to 1 . Again, a young dog with lovely head, deep brisket, strong hindquarters and good tailset. Unfortunately was rather erratic on the move.
3. Cousins Kalokairie Lord Ladies Man

Graduate Dog (4.2)
1.Clelands King of the World by Deovolante Eye catching B/W shown in tip-top condition. Well boned. Masculine head. Well muscled 2nd thigh allowing him to move with drive which was apparent in profile.
2. Rose & Cattermole Cader Idris Celt at Kalvadene 4th in previous class. Lovely dark eyes and striking pigment. Pity about the dally-rash. He moved quite close behind

Post Graduate Dog (6,1)
1.Harrison-Stratfords Dalkereve Dark Dragon JW. Beautifully balanced dog of rich liver colour .Classic head with kind expression. Good neck leading into well laid shoulders. Correct tail set and nicely muscled hindquarters enabling true movement
2. Bakers Dalleaf Devils Disciple. Close up liver male of similar type. True mover using his hocks to advantage. He was slightly unsettled and tended to fly his ears today.
3. Bolts Fakenham Ferrera Rocher

Limit Dog (4,1)
1.Webb & Chrystals Dalleaf Devil in Disguise at Jemblewood. Striking b/w dog with clean lines. Developing nicely and should trouble the best when mature .Correct laid back shoulders and excellent hindquarters with correct tailset, well let down hocks and width of thigh. Handled at steady speed to show true movement and drive
2. Dodds & Pearsons Kelevra Hudson Hawk. Striking pigment. Lovely head with dark eyes and a pleasing expression. Good bone with well let down hocks. He was unlucky to meet 1 who just had the edge on the move.
3.Barnsleys Tanstar Jet Black

Open Dog (11,2)
A really good class full of quality Dalmatians. I would have liked at least 5 red cards 1.Alexanders Ch Offordale Chevalier. A stallion dog with loads of ring presence. Strong bone and the best cat feet here today. Beautiful head with dark eyes and appealing expression. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Strong hind quarters allowing him to stride out in profile. Couldn’t be denied the dog CC which I was happy to award.
2.Hartley & Griffiths Ch Creaganbec The Favourite at Miragua JW. Different type to 1.and a tough decision. This dog fits the standard in profile. He has dark pigment, classic head, dark eyes and a lovely expression. Totally at one with his handler. Well laid back shoulders, plenty of heart and lung room, nicely ribbed back, strong loin and developed hindquarters which he used to power around the ring. Unfortunately he had the dallyrash which affected my placing today.
3.Goff-Leggett Ch Washakie Nutcracker Prince JW

Good Citizens Dog (2,1)
1.Barnsleys Tanstar Jet Black3rd in limit dog. Good happy temperament Standard size b/w who was rather unsettled on the move.

Veteran Bitch (4,2)
1.Dodds & Pearsons Pollpeck Premier Passion at Daffydal. 8 and a half feminine lady. Lightly spotted with appealing dark eyes, head and expression. Very good hindquarters and tailset. Moved with drive and purpose. 2.Addys Creaganbec Rosie Cotton JW Sh CM. An old favourite of mine. Striking standard size lady with deep pigment, dark eyes and feminine head. Good shoulders, well let down hocks. Good movement in profile but just appeared to “toe in” a little when coming towards me

Minor Puppy Bitch (2)
These 2 puppies should have great prospects for the future
1.Haywood & Ridgeways Lucombe Strawberry Queen. Beautiful puppy with correct conformation and lots of confidence for one so young. Beautiful dark pigment and gleaming coat. Dark eyes and pleasing expression. Good length of neck leading into well laid back shoulders, correct topline and tailset. Good hindquarters which are developing nicely. Moved true and with confidence. Pleased to award her Best Puppy
2..Crofts Doubtwell Ebony Night. Quite close up. Dark eyes and good deep even spotting. Strong hindquarters which she knew how to use. Another promising puppy

Puppy Bitch (5) 2 more promising puppies headed this class.
1.Moores Fincham Dottie Lottie. Another exciting prospect for the future. Well presented rich liver lady. Calm and happy temperament. Classic head and expression. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Strong loin, well let down hocks which she used on the moved. Just pipped to BPB when she decided that she had had enough.
2. Pages Winflash Elles Belles. Compact young lady with correct profile. Dark eyes with pleasing head and expression .Well boned with straight front and plenty of heart and lung room. Well laid shoulders, strong topline and correct tail set. Confident mover. Unfortunately she was coating today and this affected my placing.
3.Neals Tolkein Portobello Belle

Junior Bitch (7)
1.Stocks Kalokairies Lady Bollinger at Nospar. Standard size and fitted the standard in all departments. Feminine but with plenty of substance. Dark eyes, pleasing expression. Correct ear carriage . Good length of neck leading into good shoulder angulation. Strong loin and well let down hocks which she used to move around the ring Sparkling condition and perfect decoration on her pure white coat. I was pleased to award her the res CC.
2.Emmett & Simons Dallivero Reba Mac at Ellemstra Taller b/w young lady. Striking markings, pleasing head and dark eyes. Well off for bone, strong hindquarters with nicely developed muscle allowing her to drive around the ring.Correct tailset.
3.Lambs Dalpetro Diva JW

Graduate Bitch (10,2)
1.Pages Winflash Born to be Wild. A feminine bitch of correct size and construction. She has dark eyes, lovely classic head, good shoulder placement and hindquarters. She almost threw it away by pacing but eventually she moved correctly to head this class.
2.Adderleys Buffrey May Queen at Leihart JW. Taller bitch but everything in proportion. Good pigment. Well off for bone. Good front and shoulder assembly. Well let down hocks and developed 2nd thigh which allowed her to move with drive.
3.Stevensons Dalkereve Divine Decision for Macula

Post Graduate Bitch (6)
1.Ely Wintermine Flamenco. Standard size shown in sparkling condition. Deep pigment. Feminine head and pleasing expression. Nice length of neck leading into correct shoulders.. Her well developed hocks allowed her to drive around the ring.
2. Stevenson's Dalkereve Divine Decision for Macula JW. 3rd in previous class. She was more animated in this class. Dark pigment with appealing eyes and head. Well let down hocks which she used to show her good hind movement.
3.Jenkins Jewel Ruby Queen

Limit Bitch (9,1)
1.Gibbs Phadante Dixie Lily JW. Standard size bitch who fits the standard. Shown in immaculate condition. Dark eyes, classic feminine head, good length of neck and well laid shoulders . Strong topline and well developed hindquarters allowing her to move at the correct pace to show her true movement. Her tail never stopped wagging and I was pleased to award her the bitch cc and BOB.
2.Petersens Dalimese Who’s That Girl at Daedalus JW. Quite close up to 1 but was coating a little today. Lovely construction with feminine head, dark eyes, correct tailset, let down strong hocks. Excellent mover.
3.Addys Creaganbrec Evie Rose

Open Bitch (3) Three top quality bitches in this class
1.Quayles Ch Cublibre Top Spot JW. A favourite of mine who has beautiful spotting, dark eyes, feminine head and correct ear carriage. Strong bone, tight cat feet and deep brisket. Correct lay of shoulder and strong well muscled hindquarters
2.Alexanders Ch & Sh Ch Offordale White Lady JW. Close up and could change places. Feminine bitch with good bone, straight front and cat feet. Good shoulder placement, strong loin and well let down hocks allowing correct movement
3.Goff-Leggetts Mullabuoy Miss Chief of Washakie JW

Good Citizens Bitch (2,1)
1) Peers Dalliviro Limited Edition. Happy temperament. Heavily spotted bitch with sound construction and shown in good condition

Pat Wilson
Judge