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Dalmatian Club of Scotland 17^th October 2010

I would like to thank the club not only for inviting me to judge our lovely breed, but for the warm welcome I received. I would also like to thank the exhibitors, for what I am told is a record entry at this show. I am sure the change of venue to Gretna played a great part in this.

All except one exhibit were presented in good clean condition. Some nails need urgent attention and training your Dalmatian to run in a straight line would make assessing movement a little easier.  Some very straight shoulders and lack of forechest are still prevalent, but on the whole I was very pleased with my major winners.

Dogs

Puppy.  4 (1a)

1.     1st MacDonald & Dunnachie’s  Dvojica Vital Vote. Black 6 months old and very much a baby. Nice head with the kindest expression. Good shoulder and forechest on good round bone down to correct feet. Level topline, correct tailset with good rear angulation. Strode out well. Well up for size, hope he doesn’t get much taller.

2.     2nd Clements’ Caldecacre Crown Imperial. Another baby, just 6 months on the day at his first outing. Liver of a nice size with a masculine head. Excellent shoulder and depth of chest. Level topline, strong hindquarters with well let down hocks. Would have liked a little more length of neck. Just preferred the movement of 1 today but look forward to seeing him mature and settle.

3.    33rd  Carruthers’ Shulune Ice and Fire.

Junior.  6 (1a)

1.     1st Whiting’s Cibrith Captain Kirk. Black with whitest of coats and dense pigment, not in it’s best condition today, but nevertheless a nice dog. Pleasing head, good body which has matured greatly since I last judged him. Good topline held well on the move. Strides out covering ground well. Just a little proud of his tail at times which spoils his outline.

2.     2nd Talbot’s Winflash Wille Do It at Leaveslake. Black of correct size, nice spotted face. Good shoulder placement, deep brisket and well off for bone. Moved out well with good striding action, holding a level topline. Overall a nice honest dog, but would prefer a neater bite which cost him this class.

3.     3rd Munro’s Tanstar Sea the Stars.

Special Yearling. 4 (1a)

1      Whiting’s Cibrith Captain Kirk. As before

2      Markey’s Heaven Sent Phreeman Calix with Dalissm. Black with nice head, good straight forelegs moved OK.

3      Stout’s Tynevale Tranquil Troodos

Maiden. No entries

Novice  1

1      Carruthers’ Shulune Ice and Fire. Black, 6 months old, 3^rd in puppy. Rangier type, longer cast, well off for bone. A little erratic on the move so difficult to assess.

Graduate.  4 (1a)

1Talbot’s Winflash Wille Do It at Leaveslake. 2^nd in Junior, but despite previous findings, felt this       dog had more good attributes than the opposition in this class.

2      Kaal’s Dalmark the Sandman at Schunikka. Liver, nice head and expression with dark eye. Nice neck into well laid shoulders, moved with fluidity but his tail set let him down.

3      Stout’s Tynevale Tranquil Troodos

Post Graduate.   1 (1a)

Limit.   2 (0a)

1      1 Christie’s Sophtspot Abracadabra JW. Black quality upstanding male. Taller with nice dark eye, good set shoulders with a level topline, correct tailset. Good solid bone down to lovely tight feet. Beautiful fluid movement. RBD

2      2 Clements’ Perdita’s Right as Rain at Caldecacre (IMP). Liver solid male, heavier in type but of correct height. Coarser head, excellent shoulder and level topline. Covered the ground effortlessly with huge strides, but just preferred 1 fore and aft. Best Liver Dog.

Open.  4 (3a)

1      1st Todhunter’s Takesti MoonDancer. Black I have always admired. A good honest dog of correct size. Masculine but not over done in any way. A good head with the darkest of eye, excellent arch of neck into correct shoulder placement. Level topline, strong hindquarters which enable him to move with such drive and efficiency. A little unsettled in the class, disliked the floor surface, but redeemed himself in the challenge taking Best Dog and Best in Show.

Veteran.  3 (2a)

1      1st Beattie’s Smart Boy Prince SH CM. Black 7 yr old. More excitable than the puppies! Black, finer boned with nice head. Unable to assess his movement because he was not on 4 legs long enough. Enjoyed his day out.

Bitches

Puppy.  10 (3a)

1      1st Goodswen’s Tamilanda Pink Angel from Alphadal. Really liked this bitch.Black 8 month old with pleasing head and darkest eye. Well off for bone, good forechest, and straight forelegs down to tight feet. Strong hindquarters for one so young, enabling her to move out well. Held a level topline on the move. Workmanlike bitch yet feminine. Best Puppy in Show.

2      2nd Chance & Dodds’ Dvojica Vivid Vocation. Black 6 months old. Nice size with good head and expression. Well off for bone with nice level topline. Excellent hindquarter angulation with well muscled thigh. Moved really well for one so young.

3      3rdPickup’s Roadcoach Rose the One.

Junior.  4 (0a)

1      1st Talbot’s Pollypeck Prada of Leaveslake. Liver with nicely decorated face. Very feminine, good bone and tight feet. Well angulated hindquarters, good stride. Moved well.

2      2nd Chance & Dodd’s Applewest Cherry Blossom. Black with nice face and dark eye. Good depth of chest, level topline and strong hindquarters. Tight feet, moved out well. Close call, just preferred 1 today.

3      3rd Newton & Newton o’Brian’s Cubalibre Polkadot.

Speacial Yearling. 1 (1a)

Maiden.  4 (0a)

1      1st Addy’s Creaganbrec Evie Rose. Black of correct size. Heavier marked with nice head and dark eye. Good shoulder, tight feet. Strong hindquarters with plenty of second thigh. Overlooked in puppy class, but she showed herself off well to take this class.

2      2nd Fort’s Shulune Fantasy Snapdragon. Liver on the whitest coat. Good eye, a little light of eye, but that may come. Longer in loin, moved well. Res in puppy, just lost out to 1 this time.

3      3rd Newton &  Newton O’Brian’s Cubalibre Polkadot.

Novice. 4 (0a)

1      1st Talbot’s Pollypeck Prada of Leaveslake. ( 1^st Junior)

2      2nd Addy’s Creagenbrec Evie Rose (1^st Maiden)

3      3rd Carruther’s Shulune Ice Fantasy

Graduate. 4 (1a)

1      1st Brayshay-Allen’s Sassafras Brown Sugar. Liver bitch well up for size. Substantial but feminine with attractive head and good eye. Good round bone, level topline, excels in hindquarters. Strong thigh which took her around the ring with ease. Close for RBB but just lacked a little sparkle. Beautifel bitch.

2      2nd Kaal’s Caldecacre Celsie Von Schunikka. Liver densely spotted with very spotty face and the darkest of eye. Straight front legs well angulated hindquarters. Elegant on the move. Finer in type but had matured well since I last judged her as a youngster.

3      3rd Markey’s Bailey’s Irish Cream.

Post Graduate. 4 (1a)

1      1st Dinsdale’s Koroyza Candy Floss at Dalesbred. Black with brilliant white coat and dense pigment. Rangier type with nice head and expression, good bone and forechest. Well angulated rear moved well on tight feet.

2      2nd Werchda’s Boutonneux Belle of the Ball. Black, lovely type, good make and shape. Nice head well placed shoulder and good hindquarters. Close decision, just would have liked a little more forechest.

3      3rd Holburn’s Glenlion Reul Na Mara

Limit. 8 (2a)

1      1st Hughes & Smith’s Tamilanda Pretty in Pink JW. Caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring. Black with dense pigment, pleasing head and dark eye. Well muscled with good shoulder placement, level topline held well on the move. Strong thigh excels in hindquarters. Well off for bone. Strong and substantial but feminine in every way, looks as though she could work all day. Moved with such ease. Best Bitch. RBIS .Apparently sister to best puppy and RBB, so a very good day for this kennel.

2      2nd Addy’s Creagenbrec Raven Black. Black compact bitch of correct size. Dark eye, plenty of bone. Very feminine, moved well.

3      3rd Whincup’s Tamilanda Lilly the Pink JW SH CM

Open. 11 (3a)

1       1st Whincup’s Tamilanda Hot Pink. Liver, elegant bitch with clean lines. Good head and length of muzzle. Adequate hindquarters, moved well. Handled to perfection and in immaculate condition. RBB.

2      2nd Clements’ Perdita’s Another Chance for Caldecacre (IMP). Dense liver spotted of correct height. Nice head, good round bone, well off for forechest with muscular hindquarters. Effortless mover, covering the ground well, would just prefer a little more length of neck to give a better outine.

3      3rd Gamble’s Mullabuoy Solo Baby

Veteran. 2 (1a)

·       1st Christie’s Ch Haith’s Hallmarked by Sophtspot. Black 9 years young quality bitch, certainly not showing her age, looking in good condition with just a little extra weight. Feminine and elegant with nice head and dark eye. Good shoulder placement, moved well.

Brace. 7 (5a)

·      1st  Johnson's Liver pair. Could be twins. Moved in total unison, not putting a foot out of place.

·       2nd Clement’s liver pair. Very similar in type, both moving well….just not quite together. Practice will make perfect.

Dalmatian Club of Scotland Open Show  18^th October 2009

Judge Mr.Mark Dunnachie (Dvojica)

Best in Show  -Whincup’s Tamilanda Lilly the Pink J.W

Res Best in Show- Dinsdale's Koroyza Candy Floss at Dalesbred

Best Opposite Sex – Harrison's  Koroyza Candy Cane at Allspotz

Best Veteran – Gardner’s  Wrendragge Willyeckerslyk J.W

Best Puppy and Best liver in Show- Johnson’s Tynevale Takes Three to Tango

PD -  1^st Stouts Tynevale Tranquil Troodos – 10months old black, well grown for his age, well spotted and well off for bone, moved well once he settled, BPD

2^nd Dodds & Pearsons Kelevra Hudson Hawk – 9 months old black, a nice puppy, but not  as advanced as 1 in his development, moved soundly enough.

JD – 1^st Harrisons Koroyza Candy Cane at Allspotz – Quite an elegant  black dog, well muscled, good head, moved soundly enough, quite liked him and forgave him his coat problem, hope it clears soon, Best Dog and Best Opposite Sex.

2^nd – Kaals Dalmark The Sandman at Schunnikka – He has a good topline and is a rich liver colour but has a high tail and crabbed on the move.

YD – 1^st Harrisons Koroyza Candy Cane at Allspotz – 1^st in junior.

2^nd – Clements Perditas Right as Rain at Caldecacre – Strongly made liver who was exceptionally well muscled, his movement was good in side profile,but he moved rather close when going away. Another with a bad coat condition.

MD – 1^st Stouts Tynevale Tranquil Troodos – 1^st in puppy

2^nd  - Kaals Dalmark The Sandman at Schunnikka  - 2^nd in Junior

PGD- 1^st Westwaters Dillydali Sadaka – Decent looking black who scored for eye colour,head shape,good topline. Tight feet, just a bit lack lustre on the move.

LD – 1^st Westwaters Phidgity Pharaoh – Another decent looking black,much to like, but a bit shelly in body and moved a bit close behind when going away,but redeems himself in side profile.

2^nd- Beatties Smart Boy Prince – Over excitable black dog who was rather hard to assess due to his exuberance, another who had a bad coat on the day.

VD- 1^st Gardners Wrendragge Willyeckerslyck J.W. – Black,almost 8 yrs,and still he makes a good shape.Well covered shapely body,decent muscle tone. Very good eye colour and lovely head, happy showman who still moves freely. Reserve Best Dog.

2^nd Forts Shulune Double Fantasy – Liver dog of a much more racy type. Loved his rich colouring and his happy attitude to life. A bit narrow in chest and it showed when coming and going away, still, a nice dog

PB – 1^st Chance & Dodds Tynevale Take a Chance – 11 months liver baby, well marked and good colour, shapely body,correct for size,although she tends to throw her shoulders a bit, probably due to age.

2^nd – Dodds & Pearsons Kelevra Mercury Rising – 8 months ,black baby. Pretty enough head, correct for size, a bit straight in stifle and tends to crab on the move.

JB – 1^st Whincups Tamilanda Lilly the Pink J.W. – Lovely 17 month black , spotting very evenly distributed,pretty head ,good reach of neck,good topline and tailset, moved very well and showed like an old timer. In excellent coat, a credit to her owner/handler. Best in Show.

2^nd – Cheethams Koroyza Cute as Candy for Dollywood – A real problem splitting 1^st and 2^nd in this class, one I have awarded highly before, but today 1^st had the edge for tailset and her overall outline was better. Free moving and attentive, just wish she wouldn’t stack her neck like she sometimes tends to, it spoils her overall shape.

SpYr – 1^st – Dinsdales Koroyza Candy Floss at Dalesbred – Litter sister to 2^nd in Junior,similar in many departments, although she is more densely spotted,again a show-er and a decent mover. She doesn’t tend to stack her neck quite the same as her sister which ,won her Reserve Best in Show.

2^nd – Johnsons Tynevale Takes Three to Tango – 10 month old liver girl, well grown for her age, but full of quality, moved as straight as a die,one of the few, good rich colouring,and of the type expected of this kennel. She will easy make up.

MB – 1^ST Kalls Caldecacre Chantrelle avec Schunikka – Lightly decorated black with ample forechest, a little light in bone. Her rear movement was very close going away. Just carrying a tad too much weight.

NB – 1^ST - Cheethams Koroyza Cute as Candy for Dollywood  - 2^nd in Junior

2^nd – Johnsons  Tynevale Takes Three to Tango – 2^nd in special yearling.

GB – 1^st - Dinsdales Koroyza Candy Floss at Dalesbred  - 1^st in  Special Yearling

PGB - 1^st - Dinsdales Koroyza Candy Floss at Dalesbred  - 1^st in  Special Yearling

2^ND – Kaals Caldecacre Celsie von Schunikka – Heavily spotted dark liver, nice make and shape, liked her, but her over exuberance lost her the class.

LB-  1^st – Hughes & Smiths Tamilanda Pretty in Pink – Pretty black bitch,maybe a bit over angulated in stifle, but great showgirl, never stopped wagging, crabbed a little on the move at times, but her make and shape is close to the standard.

2^nd Munros Luiema Sea Lavender- totally different in make and shape to 1. Taller and racier in type,she showed and moved well,and did so with ever such a happy outlook.

OB- 1^st – Forts Shulune Fantazy on Ice J.W. – Intitially I thought she would be my winner as her make and shape is so correct. Eye catching black spotting, but on the move she just did not do it for me, ok in side profile but coming and going she did not impress.

VB – 1^ST – Johnsons Ch/Ir.Ch Tynevale Teasing Tart J.W. Lovely liver bitch built on a bigger frame,looking good at almost 8 yrs,she still moves out well. Judged her as a youngster and liked her then, I still have the same opinion of her.

2^nd Wrendragge Repetiteur – Almost 8 yrs black who was quite a handful for her handler. Still I didn’t think she was the worst,her movement in side profile was fluid, but she moves rather close behind.

BRACE – 1^ST Johnsons pair of very evenly matched livers. Both the same for type, moved in unison,easy winners!

2^nd Kaals pair of livers who were quite different in type to one another, also they were a handful on the move so difficult to assess properly.