Judge : Mrs J. Gates-Raw

The NOEDC committee, officers and super stewards, once again ensured that the dogs, exhibitors and I had a smoothly run show, many thanks to you all.

The old adage 'quality will out' was certainly true today as evidenced in the top honours awarded to the dogs and their breeders, who know the breed, recognise the need to stay true to Breed Standard and their own high kennels standard. The conformation, musculature, balance, size, masculinity in their dogs and femininity in their bitches was excellent. It was a pleasure to go over so many with good temperaments, only one grumbled. I only found one dog with poor dental hygiene.  Nail care and feet are areas I feel need addressing. Round, compact, with well arched toes, cat – like, round tough elastic pads are a breed standard requirement. Long nails can cause the dog to push back on his paws & pasterns, causing strain on his leg assemblies and interfering with his gait. With a variance of exercise and surface the natural filing process takes place, without the need for over zealous trimming which too can interfere with the gait.     Good Luck to all exhibitors at CRUFTS 2012

Veteran Dog 2

1st Cleland's Dalesbred Larkin Around With Deovolante B/W. (Best Veteran In Show). A big beautiful boy, in a super condition. Balanced outline with good proportions and sound quarters. Very attractively marked, with excellent pigmentation. Moved with drive, this boy could have run all day.

2nd McCarthy's Ch & IR Ch Tollwood Lionel At Kildandy JW L/W. A champion who is packed with quality, who today lacked enthusiasm despite expert handling and encouragement, which let him down. Super spotting, he has a lovely body shape good head eyes are correct colour and size, movement sound.

Minor Puppy Dog 4

1st Lamb's Dalpetro Decaprio L/W (Best Puppy in Show) an eye catching boy, who ticked all my boxes, a masculine head and ears, good dentition with correct scissor bite developing his height, length and proportions evenly, which reflected in his top line, tail set and rear angulations on the move. Free from shyness. The Dalpetro marque was on some lovely dogs at this show.

2nd Talbot's Dalpetro Declan at Leaveslake L/W All of the qualities of his litter brother, less mature and a little longer in the loin, super eye colour and pigment. These two dogs will change places continuously throughout their careers, of that I have no doubt.

3rd Sibson's Tamilanda Vintage Pink L/W

Puppy Dog 4

1st Lambs Dalpetro Decprio L/W. As previous result

2nd Talbot's Winflash Jumping Jack Flash L/W nicely pigmented, attractive head and neck set into good shoulders, nicely proportioned with good bone and standing on tight feet, balanced, going to be a strong boy

3rd Placing as previous class

Junior Dog 5

1st Alexander's Offordale Chevalier B/W (Reserve Best Dog) A champion in the making, he pushed hard for top honours, even pigmentation, his overall construction is very good, developing a deep chest and strong loin. Tightest of cat like feet which he placed well maintaining balanced movement, great temperament, well shown

2nd Harrison-Stratford's Dalkereve Dark Dragon L/W, Another quality dog, with a text book outline, strong neck to a well laid shoulder, good tail set, moved with reach and drive. One to watch, as he matures.

3rd Sampson's Stocklore Wizard Of The Forest B/W

Maiden Dog 3

1st Sibson's Tamilanda Vintage Pink L/W, a handsome head and eyes full of expression. A boy well off for bone, straight front, and very good feet. Moved well with handler

2nd Cleland's Candidals King Of The World By Deovolante B/W .a mature looking dog with excellent pigmentation. Elegant neck into withers, excellent feet, good top line

3rd Haywood & Ridgway's Luccombe Deja Vous B/W

Novice Dog 2 (1 withdrawn)

1st Cleland's Candidals King Of The World By Deovolante B/W, as previous report

Graduate Dog 6

1st Harrrison-Stratford's Dalkereve Dark Dragon, as previous report

2nd Johnson's Tynevale the Tease L/W The Tynevale traits are clear to see in this boy, great pigment, attractive head, super amber eye. Front and rear angulations proportionate. Moved easily and rhythmically around the ring.

3rd Cutts Kildandy Casanova at Marzelina L/W

Post Graduate Dog 5

1st Talbot's Winflash Willie Do It at Leaveslake JW B/W, No exaggeration, an honest dog. Nice type and shape. Deep chest and spring of rib. Balanced top line and good tail inset, a sound mover.

2nd Whiting's Cibrith Captain Kirk JW Sh.CM B/W, This boy stands well and moves well. From his feet to shoulder, along top line, to loin and stifles, makes this dog a sound dog. Super temperament.

3rd Cutts Kildandy Casanova at Marzelina

Limit Dog 1

1st Dodds & Pearson's Kelevra Hudson Hawk B/W, Correct for size, plenty of substance, deep rib and chest, a masculine head dark and expressive eye, level top line and correctly placed tail. Sufficient reach and drive when coaxed into motivation.

Open Dog 6 (2Abs)

1st McCarthy's Kildandy Old Copper (Best Dog) L/W, everything about this dog pleased me, his depth of liver pigment, his shape, his construction. Masculine head, correct eye shape and colour, nicely arched neck, shoulder angulations, strong bone, super feet. He moved around the ring with handler, in perfect harmony.

2nd Goff-Leggett's Washakie Aslan B/W Pushed hard for BD. Attractively spotted showman. From top to toe he is well balanced. Lots of strong bone, super body and well muscled throughout. Needed more space to show off his powerful movement

3rd Kay's Kaytian One Kool Kat JW L/W

Vetran Bitch 9 (2Abs)

1st Petersen's Phadante Devil in Disguise at Daedalus B/W, a small and still neat girl with a good chest, strong bone, tight feet, good hindquarters, maintaining a level top line on the move, forever graceful.

2nd Richardson' Mapplewell Hot Fudge L/W, another feminine girl, classic make and shape. Front and rear angulation remains stable and sound, moved effortlessly.

3rd Stevenson's Anncolkirnik Emelius By Macula JW L/W

Minor Puppy Bitch 5

1st Page's Winflash Born To Be Wild B/W, lots to like about this spotty girl, head shape developing, lovely expression and dark eye, used her ears to her advantage. Good shape to front and rear quarters. Another good mover, who shows promise for the future.

2nd Lamb's Dalpetro Diva. L/W Litter sister to BPIS, very showy. A little longer in construction than 1st, very attractive head and ears. Good front assembly, clean withers into level top line, smooth underline, over extending at times, spoiling the profile. Another well made bitch with a successful future adhead of her.

3rd Gallagher's Dalpetro Delphina by Dalcarla

Puppy Bitch 4

1st Lamb's Dalpetro Diva L/W, as previous report

2nd Christie Sophtspot Cha Cha Cha B/W, Stylish and elegant, balanced on the move, thought she looked a little tired today.

3rd Gallagher's Dalpetro Delphina by Dalcarla

Junior Bitch 6

1st Gardinor's Dalispots Dubyana At Dakata L/W. Liked this girl a lot. An elegant understated powerhouse. Attractive head ears well placed. Stong muzzle, good bite. Nicely arched neck, over muscled shoulders. Super front angulation, strong bone into tight feet. Ribs well sprung, well defined withers, powerful level back, loin strong, clean, muscular and slightly arched. Well developed hindquarters. Good depth of second thigh.

2nd Beeston's Olbero One Copper Charm For Sanadal L/W An Olbero classic type, elegant without the showiness.

3rd Wallington's Holderness Hand Painted B/W

Maiden Bitch 5

1st Gardinor's Dalispots Dubyana At Dakata L/W, as previous report

2nd Page's Winflash Born To Be Wild B/W, attractive and athletic. Out classed on this day.

3rd Stevenson's Dalkereve Devine Decision for Macula B/W

Novice Bitch 9

1st Gardinor's Dalispots Dubyana At Dakata L/W, as previous report

2nd Kembrey's Dalmark the Flamenco L/W, yet again a Dalmark bitch to take notice of. Good feminine head shape and length of neck. As good to look at standing, as on the move. Ears and tail carried well. Great feet

3rd Dalkereve Devine Decision for Macula B/W

Graduate Bitch 3 (1Withdrawn)

1st Addy's Creaganbrec Evie Rose B/W A well made bitch with super dark and even spotting. A fine feminine head with ear carriage that framed her face. Excellent tight feet, retained a good top line whilst on the move and standing. Expertly handled.

2nd Baker's Klarkeson Royal Mint B/W

Post Graduate bitch 6 (1 withdrawn)

1st Kembrey's Dalmark the Sand Witch L/W (Best Bitch & BIS), a lightly shown bitch, which could be overlooked because of her heavy spotting. Look beyond that you will see my interpretation of the Dalmatian Breed Standard. A beautiful balanced head, eye shape as it should be and amber in colour, a strong and elegant arched neck set onto a well constructed front assembly and evenly muscled withers. Forelegs straight, with strong bone down to superb tight feet and sprung pasterns. Deep capacious chest, ribs well sprung , muscled evenly over loin and hindquarters ,tail tapered down to hock. Movement as it should be with slight convergence at the centre line on the trot. She moved effortlessly, around the ring and took my breath away!

2nd Whitings Cibrith China Aster L/W, same sire as 1st and it showed. Evenly spotted bitch lovely dark amber eyes. Good front, neat tuck up, slightly arched over croup, good tail set

3rd Talbot's Pollypeck Prada of Leaveslake L/W

Limit Bitch 7

1st Dore's Dalidor Ace Of Dimonds JW B/W What you see is what you get, an honest bitch. Good shape and has quality to her. Good chest and hindquarters with defined second stifle and definition to hocks

2nd Smallwood's Lascelles Lady Marmalade L/W. Very feminine, nice head shape, with correct scissor bite, ear carriage and eye colour completes the picture. A little heavier than normal.

3rd Addy's Creaganbrec Raven Black B/W

Open Bitch 8 (Abs)

1st Goff-Leggett's Mullabuoy Miss Chief Of Washakie JW (Res Best Bitch & Res BIS). A pretty, well spotted feminine girl who pushed hard for BIS , symmetrical in outline, free from any coarseness, powerful forequarters and hindquarters, super tuck up, had a tendency to overstretch in the stand thus appearing long in the loin. Another expert mover.

2nd Kembrey's Dalmark the Super Sleuth JW L/W. Almost made the double in honours for this kennel. Lovely feminine expression coming from the correct eye shape and colour her size and balanced make and shape has quality in conformation. Tail set is correct loin and croup are good she moved with style and strength. Smooth, powerful, rhythmic action

3rd Whincup's Tamiland Hot Pink L/W

Brace 5 (2Abs)

1st Taylor & Mackinnon. a perfect brace of strikingly black spotted dogs. The dog and bitch pairing moved in unison.

2nd Cleland, A type pairing easily identifiable to the Deovolante kennel

3rd Kembrey, a pair of livers who were out to enjoy their day out, as I expect their owner did!