British Dalmatian Club Open 2010 Judged by Stephanie Ely & Eric Russell

DOGS

MP (3)

1 Lamb's Kalsidoni Dexter by Dalpetro, 61/2 months b/w, attractive spotty face, soft expression, nice dark eye, reachy, elegant neck, good feet, moved confidently & purposefully, covering plenty of ground. BPD,
2 Lewis' D'Artagnan at Hunterswood.6 months b/w, maturing more slowly than I. Dark eye, attractive facial markings, clear spotting on bright, white coat, tight feet. Movement looser & puppyish in comparison with 1;
3 Cliff & Hipkiss' Boutonneux Apollo.

P (3)

1 Whiting's Cibrith Captain Kirk, almost 12 months b/w, pleasing head & expression, good neck, dark eye, well boned, clear, round spots on dense white coat. At gangly stage, reflected in movement;
2 Talbot's Winflash Willie Do It at Leaveslake, 11 months b/w, attractively spotted face, dark eye, arched neck, good bone & feet,good depth of brisket, well angulated. Cobbler than 1. Movement erratic;
3 Littler's Kelevra Man In The Mirror.

J (6,2a)

1 Polhill's Fincham Hurricane Jack at Kymvale, l/w of good colour, attractive spotted face, pleasing head, attentive expression, well boned, substantial. Slightly longer cast of body. Strong loin, strong, steady movement;
2 Ganter & Thomas' Jabbawock Jailhouse Rock, l/w of good colour.Taller than^l,squarer make & shape. Round bone, appealing spotty face, arched neck, pleasing outline;
3 Townson & Pardoe's Buffrey Follow That Star.

Y(2,l)

1 Rose's Candidal Run Forest Run, well grown darker l/w, beautifully spotted ears, elegant neck, level topline, good tailset, well exercised. Lighter build than some. Moved easily;
2 Kaals DalmarkThe Sandman at Schunikka,l/w, good eye colour, kind expression, darker shade spotting on pure white dense textured coat, ample round bone, good feet. Movement not as steady as I.

N (5,2)

I B Follow That Star, powerfully built b/w, ample bone & substance, well angulated, nice dark eye, moved strongly,
2 Sheldon's Gemmont Rocco Bay, lighter marked l/w, pleasing head, good eye colour, gentle demeanour. Movement little lethargic by comparison with I;
3 Webster's Tynevale Truly Talented at Dalarno.

G (6,2)

I Gates-Raw & Carton's Dalendale Quiet Riot, compact l/w, rich colour, pleasing head, kind expression, good eye colour, good bone, tight feet, well angulated, strong hindquarters, quietly handled to advantage, moved well;
2 Williams' Phadante Brighton Rock. darker l/w, heavier build, attractive outline, pleasing spotting, masculine head, well off for bone, held topline on move. Less controlled movement than I
3 Story-Taylor's Major Tornado at Kesteven.

PG (7,2)

I Precious' Holderness Henry Higgins by Lupiac, b/w spotting on pure white coat, strong bone, superb cat feet, attractive, masculine head, used neck to advantage, strong loin, covered plenty of ground with purposeful stride. Prefer to see less extended, it causes topline to slope. RBD;
2 Hernandez's Dalminshi Star Gazer, gleaming b/w, dense pigment, darkest eyes, elegant neck. Taller than I & higher on leg. Pleasing outline. Movement a little erratic, so not as assured as I;
3 Alcock's Mapplewell Chocolate Box for Dalspartan.

L (8,2)

I Kay's Kaytian One Kool Kat,l/w of good colour, elegant outline, attractive head & expression, nicely broken ears, well carried, well arched neck, good angulation, moved & showed well;
2 Tingey's Holderness Hillbilly by Dallyador, another l/w of heavier type, pleasing head, good eye colour, broken ears, attractive spotting of good colour, good feet & angulation. Little distracted on move;
3 Adderley's Leiahart Chicago Bear.

0 (6,2)

I Lewis' Man About Town at Hunterswood, compact well spotted b/w, clear white coat, not overdone in any way, appealing spotted face, dark eye, ears carried well, good bone, strong pasterns, tight round cat feet, good turn of stifle, moved steadily & effortlessly. BIS;
2 Smith's Dalleaf Mulberry, powerful l/w. attractively marked. Longer cast than T Kind expression, well broken ears, plenty bone & substance, level topline maintained on move, good tailset, easy, relaxed movement;
3 Lambs Dalpetro Dettori.

JV (3,1)

I Cleland's Deovolante Don Alfonso, outstanding condition for nearly 10 years, well muscled & fit, pleasing head, kind expression complemented by dark eyes & polka- dot ears.spotting still clear on enviable coat.moved freely as if many years younger. BV;
2 Saunders Dallydyl Imaginary Friend, powerfully built 7 year 1/w stands naturally to show off outline to best advantage, masculine head, good eye colour, strong well arched neck, deep brisket, steady, rhythmic movement.

SV (1)

I Breden's Marricdale Resurrection, b/w just days short of 11 years, kind expression, dark eye, alert ear carriage, clear coat, still well pigmented, difficult to believe his age, moved willingly & steadily, enthusiasm undimmed

Stepanie Ely