Dalmatian Club of Scotland 17.05.24

Championship Show :

My thanks to the Club for inviting me to judge and for our super outside ring which was of good size and nice and flat and so good to be able to have all the exhibitors sat round the ring.

Also, for the free refreshment for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed my day with the Dalmatians and their owners, always such a happy and generous group of people. Judging my first classes of baby puppies was delightful too.

The downside of judging is you sometimes see traits creeping in to a breed that are contrary to the Standard, and I have to tell you that the issues with tails and head shapes have me worried. The Standard calls for a slight upward curve to the tail - never curled, yet so many tails are almost vertical and even tails that are vertical and ringed at the end. This can never be acceptable, and completely spoils the outline of the dog. Good tails like any other breed feature need to be bred for and selected for. Please don’t accept what is not right, and judges please do not reward features that are not to Standard. Heads are such an important part of our dogs, we have to look at them a million times a day, and it can be easy to persuade yourself that your dog’s head is correct. Our Standard calls for a head of fair length, skull flat and moderately broad between ears. Muzzle long and powerful. Far too many of our dogs’ heads do not have flat skulls nor do they have muzzles that are long and powerful, but instead have large round skulls with big thick cheeks (alien in Dalmatians) and short and deep muzzles. They are not attractive and if we don’t resolve the issues with heads soon it may be too late.

Every generation of breeders is entrusted to do their best for their Breed and improve if they can, not to change for the worst.

BabyPD
1 Whyte’s Spotamour Ole Ole black, with a lovely eye shape and expression, good round bone and tight feet, nicely made in rib and even at this tender age has a well set tail and level topline.

MPD
1 Stock’s Dalmark’s Jubilation at Nospar. Liver, right for size and well balanced, super bone and tight well arched feet, liked his eye shape and colour, balanced in skull and muzzle, well made rib, level topline and good tail, very stylish mover. Best Puppy Dog
2 Wilkins Anima Cordis Perfect Lover for Salvadorada. Just six months old, and a really lovely pup, loved his head, and overall markings, correct length of muzzle, well set and correct size of ears, good angulation both front and rear, forechest, topline and tail all correct. Looks to be sound, but just a lovely baby boy.
3 McKay’s Sophtspot Touch of Gold.

PD
1 Stock’s Dalmark’s Jubilation at Nospar.

JD
1 Dinsdale’s Dotlun Apache Running Bear, Liver, just over 12 months and spot on for size and substance, grand outline and such a well shaped eye of the correct amber colour, well balanced in skull and muzzle, set on and size of ears just right. He has super front angulation and correct length of upper arm, lengthy rib and proper forechest, strong round bone and neat tight feet. Strong flexible loin, well muscled rear, with width of second thigh, he is light and fluid on the move but I felt he could benefit from a longer stride from his handler.
2 Barry & Goddard’s Dalberry That Boy is Mine, Liver who is very attractive and has correct front and rear angulation and can reach and drive and is exciting to watch moving, good depth of rib and well boned, needs time.
3 Croft’s Jaxondal Crème De La Crème at Koroyza.

YD
1 Whyte’s Spotamour Midget Gem, Black, well marked and strong in body, well boned, level topline and moved stylishly.

ND
1 Dinsdale’s Dotlun Apache Running Bear.
2 Wilkins Anima Cordis Perfect Lover for Salvadorada.
3 Barreto’s Dalamanti Morning Sunshine.

GD
1 Pilgrim’s Nospar’s Drambuie JW, Liver, with super attractive head and eye and expression, good length of muzzle, well arched neck, well placed and well put together front he is quite sound and stylish on the move and is just a youngster but very nice.
2 Moss & Moss’s Sadiedel Let Ur Heart Decide, very easy moving youngster of correct size with an attractive head shape well arched neck, balanced in outline and well marked black spotting.

PGD
1 Chance & Dodd’s Dotlun Red Devil, Liver, right for size and substance, very balanced in outline with a super masculine head, right length of muzzle and flat skull, correct in front and upper arm, good lengthy rib, strong short loin and very sound, well marked and so well muscled all through.
2 Johnson’s Dalstorm Incan Mission, Lovely dog with such a sweet expression, well marked ears, correct tail, depth of rib, well muscled all through and a very stylish mover.
3 Williamson’s Shydally Ultimate Edition.

LD
1 Robbins & Hensman’s Jasquarella Edge of Winter at Palouse, Black, well marked, was so taken with his well made and balanced head, super eye shape, colour and expression, well set ears of the correct size, good neck into well made front, deep rib and level top line with strong short loin and well placed tail, good bone and tight well arched feet. He is a very satisfying dog to go over and moved with reach and drive and well deserved his place in this very strong class.
2 Croft’s Koroyza Viking Voyager, liver, right for size and balance, super length of muzzle, correct flat skull, good ears, really lovely eye shape and amber colour, so well put together all through with correct angulation front and rear, deep lengthy rib, strong bone, short loin and level topline, so well muscled all through. Very sound.
3 Norgrove’s Sassydals Flugel Horn.

OD
1 Dunnachie & Philips Ch Dvojica Enrique, well spotted eye catching black mature male, who is very sound with reach and drive, deep rib and level topline, strong loin and super well muscled rear. Res Dog CC
2 Sampson & Sampson’s Dalstorm Golden Guinea. Black so well balanced in outline with a really lovely head shape and good dark eye and soft expression, well made in front, with deep lengthy rib and level topline, very sound also but not the muscle of winner.
3 Chance & Dodd’s Apachie Dream Catching for Dotlun.

Champion Dog
1 Quayle’s Ch Millbelle Kicking Horse at Cubalibre, liver who is such a picture when standing, and didn’t disappoint when I went over him, he is so well balanced with good breed type. Loved his head, balanced flat skull and muzzle of correct length. Well shaped dark amber eye, really good pigment. Super front, and forechest, length of upper arm, strong round bone and great tight cat feet. Deep and lengthy rib, level topline and short strong loin, correct tail placement and carriage and super well muscled rear, the dog is so very fit and it was a pleasure to go over him, and to watch is lovely free, fluid movement with the correct reach and drive. He is a mature stallion dog who is looking exceptionally good and just fits the Standard. Dog CC & BIS.
2 Richardson’s Ch Mapplewell Pocket Rocket, black with bold spotting, really good conformation in this lovely well muscled dog, so very sound too, good length of upper arm, deep rib and strong loin, and lovely tail set and carriage, moved so free and light with reach and drive.
3 Locke-McFadzean’s Ch Caprillis Panache Over Sassafras.

VD
1 Neath-Duggan’s Ch Buffrey Incognito By Dalleaf JW Vw this black well marked boy just keeps getting better and better, really on his toes, such a showman, so well made all through, loved his head and eye, level top line and strong loin, looked like he could go all day.
2 McCarthy’s Fr Int Ch Ir Ch Domdallino Je Suis Kilndandy JW Liver, well marked and very blanced on outline, such a lovely mature male, in grand condition, such a well made dog all through and so sound.

Open Dog Stakes
1 Pilgrim’s Nospar’s Drambuie JW.
2 McVicar’s Dalfin Almond Slice, Liver of correct size and substance with such a lovely head shape and eye colour, very sweet expression, he has a really good well made body, balanced angle front and rear, and is very sound when he gets going.

BabyPB
1 Smith’s Tockica first Love For Spotamour, black, Just over the four months and such an exciting prospect with a glorious head shape and eye colour and expression, even at this tender age her body shape is looking just right, she has a forechest, length of upper arm, level topline, & rib shape. Her temperament is delightful too. Definitely one to watch out for.

MPB
1 Sampson’s Dalstorm Just Waltzing liver, 8months, very feminine, good length of skull and muzzle, well placed amber eye, sweet expression, well boned, tight cat feet, good size and substance, lengthy rib and she is very sound front and rear, just needs time but a really lovely pup, another to watch. BPB and BPIS
2 Sophtspot Twit Twoo, black only six months, with very attractive markings, super pretty, dark well shaped eye and well placed ears, Nicely angulated front and back with correct tail set and carriage, well ribbed and very promising.

PB
1 Bryder’s Diocletian Aberfeldy, Black, Well put together girl who looks quite mature and moved with great freedom and fluidity, right for size, well muscled, with well made front and rear, deep rib and correct tail. Round bone and neat feet. Should do well.
2 Johnson’s Dalstorm Just a Samba, Liver, very pretty with a nicely made head, flat skull and length of muzzle, well boned, tight feet, deep rib and correct in top line, well set tail of correct length and is very sound from her well angled front and rear. Very promising.
3 Wilkins Salvadorads Just For Us.

JB
1 Phillip & Dunnachie’s Dvojica Filthy Gorgeous black, loved her prefect size and balance, well arched neck and well set on tail, pretty head, with dark and expressive eyes. She is correct in front with length of upper arm, round bone and neat cat feet, lengthy deep rib, super level topline and strong loin, such a good well muscled rear, she is delight to watch on the move, so sound, reaching and driving like a Dalmatian should. Got to be a top winner soon. Res Bitch CC
2 Stevenson’s Dallyador White Snowflake at Macula, Black, attractively marked, right for size and substance, very feminine and typey, again so sound and free on the move. She has a lovely shaped head with flat skull and lengthy muzzle, super dark eyes and melting expression, nicely angled in front, deep lengthy rib and strong short loin, powerful rear, well set tail carried correctly. Great action front and rear, these are two lovely quality girls and she pushed the winner hard.
3 Pickup’s Dotlun English Rose at Roadcoach.

YB
1 Quayle’s Cubalibre Star Attraction, liver, with so much to like about her, such a picture standing, right for size, bone and feet, head just right, good flat skull and length of muzzle. Nicely arched neck into well laid shoulders, strong level back with well muscled loin and super rear, deep and lengthy rib, correct tail set, so sound, reaching and driving, well muscled all through, quite a lovely bitch.
2 Stevenson’s Dallyador White Snowflake at Macula.
3 Robbins & Hensman’s Salvadorada Honolulu Honey at Palouse.

NB
1 Pickup’s Dotlun English Rose at Roadcoach liver, very nicely put together girl who is right for size and substance, evenly marked and with a well shaped and feminine head, good length of muzzle, deep rib and level top line, she was 3rd in a very strong Junior class and is a quality bitch but still needs time as she is not yet as mature as her peers.
2 Ward’s Louabidora Show Stopper at Frankish, black, attractively marked and good for size. Nicely made all through and another who would benefit from time.
3 Quayle’s CubalibreWishing Star.

GB
1 Robbins & Hensman’s Salvadorada Honolulu Honey at Palouse, liver of good colour, strong bitch but so attractive, well balanced skull and length of muzzle, correct in front and rear, lengthy rib and level top line, strong well muscled loin. Correct bone and tight feet, correct amber eye and expression. Very sound both ways with reach and drive, a very lovely girl, and in this class she had got her act together.
2 Stevenson’s Dallyador White Snowflake at Macula.
3 Pickup’s Dotlun English Rose at Roadcoach.

PGB
1 Willianson’s Decoda’s Toffee Apple liver, most attractive and good for size and balance, loved her head and eye, balanced skull and muzzle, dark amber eye and well set ears, nicely arched neck, good round bone and tight cat feet, well developed in body, level top line and strong loin, correct tail set and carriage, very sound and stylish on the move, quite a picture.
2 Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra black, attractively marked with a really feminine and balanced head, flat skull and length of muzzle, dark soft expression, well made in body and sound and stylish.
3 Tysterman’s Carolda Jacobs Ladder.

LB
1 Tingey’s Dallyador Secret Addiction, black, so pretty and correct in head shape, balanced skull and lengthy muzzle, eye shape and colour, well set on ears of the correct size, nicely arched neck, round bone and super tight cat feet, well laid back shoulder and length of upper arm, strong well muscled in body, deep rib and strong loin, correct tail set and carriage, she can really stride out, so free and easy, reaching and driving, lovely to watch. Well handled.
2 Barrett’s Dalamanti Hidden Glory, black, great outline, balanced with the right proportions, arched neck, level back and correct tail set, so sound and free. Head is good shape and balance, grand dark eye, very feminine.
3 Derrick’s Kalokairie’s Hocus Pocus.

OB
1 Finlay’s Dvojica excuse My French at Dalfin JW, attractively marked black, who is quite an understated bitch, just the right size and shape, balanced all through with great quality and type. Feminine but correct in head with good flat skull and length of muzzle, dark expressive eyes, well placed ears, nicely arched neck into well laid shoulder, good length of upper arm allowing her to reach in front. Strong round bone, really tight cat feet, deep and lengthy rib, strong short loin, and level top line, well placed and carried tail of correct length, super strong and muscled rear with good width of second thigh. She is quite effortless and flowing in her movement, so free and light, displaying the proper reach and drive so characteristic for the Dalmatian, and yet so rarely found. Bitch CC& RBIS
2 Chance & Dodd’s Uk Ir & Swiss Ch Dotlun Appachie Inch Perfect JW, have always admired this lovely liver girl, she is just quality and type in abundance, so right for size and substance, good bone and feet, well muscled all through, deep rib and level top line, correct tail set and carriage, beautiful head shape, eye colour and set and ears just right. So sound and stylish.
3 Hobbs & Whiting’s Rapanooey Ragdoll.

Champion Bitch
1 Lamb’s Ch Dalpetro Dotty JW, black, another quite understated bitch who is difficult to fault because she is just made right. Good size and substance, feminine well balanced head, good length of muzzle, dark eye, soft expression, well arched neck into well laid shoulder with correct length of upper arm, round bone and neat feet, deep lengthy rib, strong short loin, super strong and muscled rear with the correct angulation, she is sound, light and free with reach and drive and I liked her very much. Delightful temperament.
2 White’s Ch Sophtspot La De Da at Belsmard, black so eye catching and glamorous, super outline and feminine head with dark eye and well set ears, grand neck and shoulders, deep and lengthy rib, well muscled all through and so very stylish on the move.
3 Richardson’s Mapplewell Limited Edition.

VB
1 Lamb’s Ch Dalpetro Diamond JW, black just coming up for eight, and of overall good shape and balance, with nice round bone and neat feet, nicely made in front with length of upper arm, deep rib and level back, well made rear angulation and nice width of second thigh. Pretty head, dark eye and well set ears. She is very sound both ways and just a really lovely bitch.
2 Shepherd’s Dalfire Bling In Spots, liver, with a very pretty and feminine head, good expression and nice length of muzzle, well marked, good deep rib and strong well angulated rear, Moved soundly.
3 Gardiner’s Ch Dvojica Chilli Chutney for Wrendragge.

Open Bitch Stakes
1 Wills Dalmark The Jewel of the East for Dallyvista, well marked and attractive bitch of good size and outline, nicely ribbed, and well made in rear. Pretty head and dark eye, moved stylishly.

Mr Keith Nathan