Dalmatians

My first time awarding CCs in this highly competitive breed & I was certainly not disappointed with the quality present on the day. Limit Dog & both Open classes were particularly strong & gave me lots to think about. From today’s entry my impression is that the breed generally has excellent forequarters whereas rears seem more challenging with a number in need of more developed second thighs. There were quite a few with shorter than desired tails & tails also seem to present a problem to breeders with regard to both set & carriage.

MPD (3)

1 Green & Sears’ Boschendal Simply Red at Judally, balanced liver who was the clear winner here for me. Strong neck of good length, firm level topline, rib developing nicely, good depth of brisket, strong loin & good tail for both set & carriage. Well proportioned head, good eye & ears set on correctly. Well defined spotting with clear white ground colour. Moving well in profile, covering the ground, just a tad closer behind than desired;
2 Carter’s Tyrodal Genesis, liver of completely different type to the winner. He scored for size & balance, with nice length of neck, level topline & strong loin. Good bone. Nicely proportioned head with good eye colour. Good layback of shoulder & standing nice & straight in front. Sound clean action with good length of stride. Tail carried slightly higher than preferred. Ground colour not as clear as winner & spotting not as defined;
3 Perry’s Tyrodal Evolved.

PD (5)

1 Baker’s Lancelot Des Landes D’Iroise, impressive black youngster carrying excellent bone & substance. He is all male but free from coarseness. Well made throughout with good layback of shoulder, straight forelegs & excellent feet. Firm hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Balanced head with dark oval shaped eyes & correct earset. Nicely arched neck of good length, level topline & excellent tail for both set & carriage. Well defined spots on a pure white ground colour. Moving true & with purpose. BPD;
2 Baker’s Buffrey Incognito by Dalleaf, another very nice black & close up to the winner. Undoubtedly male yet retaining elegance. Strong neck of good length, well defined withers, level topline, good depth of brisket & nice strong loin. Well constructed with well laid shoulders, elbows held close to the body, straight well boned forelegs, good feet & well muscled hindquarters of correct angulation. Excellent spotting on a pure white ground colour. Nicely proportioned head with dark eyes & ears framing face. Moving cleanly all through but felt the winner just had the edge in profile action;
3 Carter’s Tyrodal Genesis.

JD (5)

1 Hopkin & Hobbs’ Rapanooey Rasputin, black carrying excellent bone at the higher end of the Standard. He presented a nicely balanced outline with strong neck of good length, firm level back, good depth of chest, nice spring of rib, strong loin & very good tailset & carriage. Balanced head with dark eyes & good set. Nicely made with good layback of shoulder, elbows held close to the body, straight forelegs, compact feet, well muscled hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Moving true throughout with excellent self carriage & covering the ground;
2 Stocks’ Nospar’s Shaded Lanson, balanced liver of completely different type to the winner & out of a smaller mould. Nicely arched neck of good length, well defined withers, level topline, strong loin & very good tail for both set & carriage. Well proportioned head with correct eye colour & ears which frame the face. Well defined spotting but ground colour not as clear as winner. Nice layback of shoulder & straight forelegs. Sound moving youngster all through but just preferred the side action of the winner;
3 Christie’s Sophtspot Gold Dust.

GD (3)

1 Richardson’s Mapplewell Dynamite, this liver boy headed what I felt was a rather disappointing class & he scored here on side gait & carriage. He presented a pleasing outline with a decent length of neck, firm level topline, good depth of brisket & correct set of tail which he carries well. Nicely broken ears of correct set but a tad plainer in head than I prefer. Good layback of shoulder, straight well boned forelegs & good feet. Well handled;
2 Donnelly’s Tamilanda Berry Ice Lilly, black of completely different type to the winner. For a male I would have liked a little more of him all through. Well proportioned head with nicely broken ears of correct set. Strong neck of good length. Well defined spotting on a pure white background. Front extension could not match that of winner;
3 Pace’s Big Addo.

PGD (2,1a)

1 Pace’s Big Addo, liver who carries nice bone & is sound enough all through. Pleasing length of neck, decent topline & good depth of brisket. Good turn of stifle. Sparsely spotted but good ground colour. Carrying his tail too high on the move.

LD (11) 1 Page’s Winflash Hugo Boss, this handsome black headed a very strong class. He presented a super outline with nicely arched neck of good length, well defined withers, level topline, strong loin & good tail for both set & carriage. Well proportioned head with attractive expression, dark oval shaped eyes & correctly set ears. Well constructed with good layback of shoulder, elbows held close to the body, straight well-boned forelegs & muscular hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Well defined spots on a pure white ground colour. Sound, free action with outstanding side gait & self carriage. Still has some maturing to do but an exciting time ahead for him I’m sure;
2 Gardinor’s Jamelsley Pyracantha at Dakata, another quality black who was a pleasure to go over & showing his socks off at all times. He scored in outline with excellent neck, topline & tailset. Good depth of brisket & nice spring of rib. Masculine head of correct proportions with dark expressive eyes & good earset. Soundly constructed both front & rear with well boned straight forelegs, compact feet & nicely angulated hindquarters. Moving straight both fore & aft & covering the ground well when viewed in profile;
3 Goff-Leggett’s Washakie Shoshone Chief.

OD (8)

1 Whincup’s Ch Tamilanda Panther Lilly, another super class where I was spoilt for choice, however this mature black stood out for me from the moment he entered the ring. He presented a beautifully balanced outline with nicely arched neck of good length, firm level topline, good depth of brisket, strong loin & excellent tail for both set & carriage. Masculine head with no suggestion of coarseness, dark expressive eyes & well broken ears which frame the face. Well defined spotting of good distribution on a pure white background. First class construction with well-laid shoulders, elbows held close to the body, straight well boned forelegs, compact feet & muscular hindquarters with good turn of stifle. The ultimate showman who didn’t disappoint on the move, covering the ground with excellent self carriage. A pleasure to award him the CC in a quality entry;
2 Pratt’s Ch Gwynmor Finch Hatton at Solostar, this black also greatly impressed. He is all male, carrying excellent bone, & soundly made with good layback of shoulder & return of upper arm, nice straight forelegs, excellent feet. Firm hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Correctly proportioned head with flat skull, good eye, correct earset & powerful muzzle. Excellent neck, level back, good spring of rib, strong loin & good tailset which he carries correctly. Well defined spotting on a pure white ground colour. Another who knows how to move, covering the ground with ease. RCC;
3 Dunnachie’s Ch Dvojica Vendetta.

VD (1)

1 Hartley & Griffiths’ Ch Creaganbrec The Favourite at Miragua, 8½ years black. Quality boy who showed himself off fully. Balanced in outline with excellent neck, well defined withers, level topline, nice depth of brisket & good tail for both set & carriage. Attractive, correctly proportioned head with dark eye & excellent pigment. Well broken ears which frame the face. Good spotting & a pure white background. Soundly built both fore & aft, moving true on the down & back & covering the ground well.

GC (4)

1 Wheaton’s Dalamanti Phantom Medal at Acinonyx, well boned black who was unplaced in Limit. He presented a pretty good outline with nice length of neck & a firm level topline. Tailset a tad higher than desired. Nicely proportioned head with dark eye & correctly set ears which are nicely broken. He stands nice & straight in front & has compact feet. Nice distribution of spots on a pure white ground colour. Well angulated hindquarters. Moving well enough coming & going;
2 T Genesis;
3 Big Addo.

MPB (3,1)

1 Wright’s Offordale Anastasia avec Millbelle, this black is just a baby but what an exciting prospect. Elegant throughout with excellent neck, topline & tail for both set & carriage. Feminine headpiece with super dark oval shaped eyes, excellent pigmentation & well broken ears which frame the face. Nice layback of shoulder with good return of upper arm, elbows held close to the body, straight forelegs & compact feet. Well defined spotting on a pure white ground colour. Moving soundly with particularly impressive side gait. BP;
2 Stevenson’s Macula Moonlight Mystique, black of different type & build to the winner. She presented a nicely balanced outline with good length of neck, firm level back, strong loin & good tail for both set & carriage. Attractive head with good eye & pigment. Good turn of stifle. Front action lets her down somewhat but she moves out nicely when viewed in profile & has nice solid rear action.

PB (3)

1 Thomas’ Buffrey Magic Moments with Philcarthom, this black greatly appealed. Only a baby but showing great promise. Feminine throughout, she presents a super balanced outline with nicely arched neck of good length, well defined withers, level topline, good depth of brisket, strong loin & tail just right for set & carriage. Excellent spotting on a pure white ground colour. Attractive head with dark eyes & well broken ears which frame her face. She is well made all through with nice layback of shoulder, straight forelegs & nicely angulated hindquarters. Moving out well for one so young;
2 Page’s Vivienne Westwood by Winflash, another very nice puppy. This black is nicely balanced with a good length of neck, firm level topline & tail set on correctly of good carriage. Well proportioned head with feminine expression, dark eye & ears of correct set. She stands a little untidy in front right now but nothing untoward. Nicely angulated hindquarters. Well defined spotting on a pure white ground colour. Moving well throughout with nice self carriage;
3 Stevenson’s Macula Moonlight Mystique.

JB (8,1)

1 Christie’s Sophtspot Glitterati, a beautifully balanced black who was so good to go over. Neck of nice length, firm level topline, rib developing nicely, strong loin & excellent tail for both set & carriage. Feminine head with nice dark eye, excellent pigmentation & well broken ears of correct set. Soundly built with nice layback of shoulder, straight well boned forelegs, compact feet & good turn of stifle. Well defined spots which are well distributed & a pure white ground colour. Covering the ground with ease;
2 B Magic Moments with P;
3 Whincup’s Rapanooey Miss Continental by Tamilanda.

GB (8)

1 Neath-Duggan’s Buffrey Hey Diddle Diddle, I really liked the first two in this class. The winner was this ultra feminine black. She has a beautifully balanced outline with nice length of neck, level topline, good depth of brisket, strong loin & very good tail carriage. Excellent spotting for definition & distribution & a nice white ground colour. Attractive head & expression with dark eyes & well set ears. Pleasing construction throughout with nice straight forelegs, good feet & well angulated hindquarters. Moves out so well in profile & true on the down & back;
2 Wilkinson’s Gwynmor High Five to Hunacres, another very nice black youngster who was close up to the winner. Again a feminine girl with an attractive headpiece. She scored in outline with a nicely arched neck of good length, well defined withers, firm level back, rib developing nicely, strong loin & very good tail for both set & carriage. Distinct spotting on a pure white ground colour. Soundly made throughout & didn’t disappoint on the move. Just felt the winner had the edge in profile action;
3 David & Saunders’ Dalticino Interlagos from Dallydyl.

PGB (8,1)

1 Hartley & Griffiths’ Creaganbrec Glory Be at Miragua, this black is not particularly eyecatching but she is a sound honest bitch who was so good to go over. Correctly proportioned head with good eye & ear. Excellent neck, topline & tail for both set & carriage. Nice layback of shoulder, elbows held close to the body, straight front & good turn of stifle. Nice definition of spotting on a pure white background. Moving cleanly throughout with nice extension in the front. Well handled;
2 Burrows’ Elaridge Hawkes Phoenix at Shacarlu, black of different type to the winner & a larger girl all through. She pleased for outline & overall balance with nice length of neck, level topline, nice spring of rib & good tail for set & carriage. Pleasing head & expression with good eye colour & correct earset. She stands nice & straight in front & has a good turn of stifle. Excellent spotting on a pure white ground colour. Her side gait & carriage particularly impressed;
3 Hobbs & Whiting’s Rapanooey Rhapsody.

LB (7,1)

1 Dunnachie’s Dvojica Volition, feminine liver girl who out moved the rest of the class here. She presented a beautifully balanced outline with nicely arched neck of good length, well defined withers, level topline, good depth of brisket, strong loin & excellent tail for both set & carriage. Head of correct proportions, eyes could be tad darker to advantage, good pigmentation & well broken ears which frame the face. Soundly made all through with well laid shoulders & excellent return of upper arm, elbows held close to the body & straight forelegs of good bone. Muscular hindquarters with nice turn of stifle. RCC;
2 Finlay’s Dvojica Black Swan at Dalfin, black of different type to the winner but another quality exhibit. Nice length of neck, level back, nice spring of rib, strong loin & tail set on correctly & carried with slight upward curve. Attractive head with feminine expression, dark eye, excellent pigment & correctly earset. She stands nice & straight in front, has good bone & nice compact feet. Well angulated hindquarters. Moving soundly throughout but side gait could not match that of winner;
3 Dawson’s Washakie Endless Summer.

OB (9,1)

1 Alexander’s Ch Offordale Larissa, what an exciting class this was to judge. This top class black was victorious & what a super girl she is to go over! Ultra feminine throughout, she presents a beautifully balanced & elegant outline with nicely arched neck of excellent length, well defined withers, firm level topline, deep chest, strong loin & tail spot on for both set & carriage. Faultless construction throughout with well laid shoulders, elbows held close to the body, straight forelegs, muscular hindquarters & good turn of stifle. Correctly proportioned head with dark expressive eyes, well broken ears which frame the face & good pigmentation. Defined spotting, well distributed throughout, & a pure white ground colour. Super sound mover, covering the ground with excellent self carriage. A well deserved CC & BOB here today;
2 Gardner’s Ch Dvojica Black Again at Wrendragge, another super black who was a delight to judge. She is so well balanced with a strong neck of nice length, level back, good depth of brisket, nice spring or rib, strong loin & excellent tail for set & carriage. Feminine head of correct proportions with good eye & ear. As sound as they come with excellent layback of shoulder & return of upper arm, straight forelegs, compact feet, well muscled hindquarters with well developed second thigh & good turn of stifle. Excellent spotting on a pure white background. Sound, rhythmic action & one who could go all day. A close call between this girl & the Limit winner for the RCC;
3 Page’s Ch Winflash Born To Be Wild.

VB (3,1)

1 Cuthbertson’s Ch Kalsidoni Garnet, 9 years black who I believe I first judged as a puppy. Feminine girl who is soundly constructed, showing herself fully & enjoying every minute of it. Attractive head of correct proportions with dark expressive eye & correctly set ears. She stands nice & straight in front, has good bone & excellent feet. Still carrying good muscletone with particularly well muscled hindquarters & good turn of stifle. Moving true both fore & aft & using herself at all times. Excellent spotting & a pure white ground colour;
2 Saunders’ Caprilli’s Genuine Gift to Dallydyl, 8 years black. Another nice girl but different type to the winner. She also presented a pleasing outline & scored in neck, topline & tailset. Well laid shoulders, elbows held close to the body & nice & straight in front. Good turn of stifle. Pleasing head & expression with dark eyes & well broken ears of correct set. Moving cleanly on the down & back & covering the ground well.

TIM BALL