Firstly thank you to all exhibitors for the honour of judging their Dalmatians and special thanks to my excellent stewards Ellen and Frank.
I should like to make a few general comments, I was concerned to see some level bites, this really needs to be watched in breeding programmes. Lack of forechest is another problem, the Dalmatian is a road going dog capable of great endurance, and he should be strong in his front as well as the rear, he needs plenty of heart and lung room, a cathedral front is not correct. A more minor issue is tail carriage especially in the males, a high tail will always detract from the overall picture and can be a deciding factor in final decisions.
On the plus side there were some truly outstanding examples of the breed, temperaments overall were very good, a few not so confident, but hopefully in time they will begin to enjoy showing. The bitches were stronger in quality than the males but that is probably true of most breeds. In the upper bitch classes I was spoilt for choice, and this is where I prefer the FCI system because you can award an excellent, and tell the exhibitor that you really appreciate their dog, whereas a lower placing or no card does not do some of these dogs justice.

VD 1
McCarthy Ch & Ir Ch Tollwood Lionel at Kilndandy JW stood alone, but what a great start to my day, this dog proves the point that a good Dalmatian will last and last, at 9 years of age he is in great condition, super liver colour, kind head and expressive eye, good front,strong arched neck, well held topline, correct bend of stifle, and he really can move, a credit to his owners.

MPD 2 (1abs)
1st Farrell Chandally coed Cyfareddol 6 month old liver dog determined to give his handler a hard time, he needs some ring training, but he has lots of promise, he has a kind head, with well broken ears set on correctly, good bone, nicely balanced front and rear, typical exhuberant temperament, movement fine when he settled.

PD 3(1abs)
1st Lamb Kalsidoni Dexter by Dalpetro 10 month old black spotted dog, good head, dark eye, nicely arched neck, good fill of forechest, well bodied, cat feet, deep brisket, and good width through stifle, showed himself off well, and moved with drive, coat needs to clear to show off his good decoration BPD
2nd Thorne's Kesteven Helter Skelter at Castletop, 11 month old black spotted dog, lovely temperament, masculine head, but would prefer tighter eye showing less haw, well off for bone, longer cast than winner, needs to drop in forechest, strong hindquarters, he is at the awkward stage and has a big frame to fill, but he has lots of time, even decoration, and he covers the ground well

JD 4
1ST Talbot's Winflash Wille Do It at Leaveslake, 14 month old black spotted dog, lovely head and dark eye, good front, correct lay of shoulder, well sprung ribs, well held topline on the move, liked his strong steady movement showed very well for his handler.
2nd Whiting Cibrith Captain Kirk, liked this dog, clear even spotting, kind expression,arched neck into good lay of shoulder, nicely bent stifle, and well muscled all through, his high tail carriage on the move spoils his outline, hope as he matures he will learn to carry lower, great temperament, and good gait.
3rd Story Taylor Major Tornado at Kesteven

GD 5
1st Rose Candidals Run Forest Run A very handsome liver dog, shown in really hard muscular condition, good head, kind expression, really well made front, excellent colour and decoration, well off for bone, powerful hindquarters, showed and moved to advantage.
2nd Dodds and Pearson Kelevra Hudson Hawk, black spotted 20 month old dog, pleasing head and expression, good lay of shoulder and depth of forechest, straight bone into cat feet, well arched neck, strong in rear, really deep black pigment, good reach and drive, two very nice young dogs.
3rd Story Taylor Major Tornado at Kesteven

PGD 7(2)
1st Burrows Daedalus Deacon Blue at Shacarlu 2 year old black dog, kindest of heads, well made front construction,strong arched neck, and good bone, deep in brisket, and level topline, strong well muscled hindquarters, and he moved with purpose and drive
2nd Christie Sophtspot Abracadabra JW 2 year old black spotted dog who is a favourite of mine built on more elegant lines than winner, good head and expression, could do with a little more fill in forechest , well muscled up and he moves out well, beautifully presented and shown .
3rd Croft doubtwell Show Stopper JW

LD 11 (4abs)
1st McCarthy Kilndandy Old Copper a real old fashioned Dalmatian of correct type, masculine head, even spotting of good colour liver, he has excellent front construction, deep chest, good spring of rib, and well muscled rear, moved with a steady rhythmic gait , well deserved Res CC must have a bright future
2nd Gates-Raw and Garton Dalendale Quiet Riot, a well constructed liver dog, kindest of heads and good eye colour, good reach of neck, into well set on shoulder placement, correct fill of forechest, well let down hocks, moved out and shown very well, two pleasing dogs.
3rd Hardy Mountsorrel Crescendo of Shydally

OD 10
1st Morgans NL Ch Elaridge Celtic Warrior, quality black spotted dog, he excels in head, with the softest of expressive dark eyes, well made front, good bone and feet, deep brisket, good spring of rib, correct topline, powerful hind action, well muscled all through, stood fore square, kindly and expertly handled to show off his sound movement CC and delighted to hear this made him a UK Champion
2nd Goff Leggett Washakie Nutcracker Prince, really liked this black spotted dog, smaller frame to winner, but a very balanced Dalmatian, kind head, good reach of neck, into well laid shoulders has correct depth of chest and brisket , well bent stifles and strong hindquarters, moved and shown expertly as always by this handler
3rd Smith Dalleaf Mulberry

VB 2(1abs)
1st Russell Bryedal Mayerling at Dalynrics 10 years young liver bitch, I remember judging her as a puppy, and she still has that enduring spirit of fun that our Dalmatians possess into old age. Shown in sparkling condition, feminine head, good reach of neck into well placed shoulder, very balanced and moving with reach and drive, kindly handled, great to see her enjoying her day, she is proof along with Lionel that as a breed the Dalmatian remains puppy like for nearly all of their lives.

MPB 8(3abs)
A good class of baby pups, headed up by Petersen Dalimese Whos that Girl at Daedalus, really liked this pretty girl, such a feminine head and sweet expressive dark eyes , excellent front, deep chest, good topline, well made hindquarters, lovely disposition, moved and showed herself off well, very promising.
2nd Longworth Dalendale Dakota at Dalorno, very feminine liver bitch, lighter framed than winner, but much to like about her, shows herself off really well, arched neck into good lay of shoulder, well balanced in rear moved with a steady purposeful gait, another with a good future.
3rd Goodswen Tamilanda Pink Angel from Alphadal

PB 11 (1) Another super class with puppies displaying lots of promise could have done with more cards
1st Wright Boutonneux Artemis of Millbelle, a very sound young lady, liver of good colour, kind head and expression, very balanced overall, good in forechest, strong straight bone into good feet, well muscled even at this age, she looks as though she could go all day, one to watch for the future
2nd Clarke Klarkeson Royal Lace a lovely black spotted bitch , quality head with the darkest of eyes, super reach of neck, good in topline, well made hindquarters, and correct bend of stifle, well let down hocks, moved out well, even decoration of deep pigment, she has great promise, close decision between these two beauties.
3rd Pickup Roadcoach Rose the One

JB 9
1st Goff Leggett Mullabuoy Miss Chief of Washakie NAF a beautiful black bitch, oozing quality and so feminine, prettiest of heads, well arched neck, good depth of chest, good angulation front and rear, nicely muscled, presented in tip top condition, steady ground covering stride, shall watch her progress with interest.
2nd Page Winflash the Final Magic, 17 month old bitch finer boned than winner, but much to like ultra feminine, lovely head and kind in eye, good topline and tail set, very balanced, expertly moved and shown by her young handler to advantage
3rdThorne Cibrith Cosmos at Castletop

GB 6(2abs)
1st Dodds and Pearson Kelevra Mercury Rising Black spotted bitch of 20 months, lots to like, pleasing head, well bodied up, good front and balanced rear, a very happy show girl with sound movement.
2nd Gibbs Phadante Dixie Lily, Unplaced in previous class, but more settled in this one and able to demonstrate her good movement, good expression and dark eye, deep black pigment of even decoration, good overall make and shape, well off for bone and good feet.
3rd Kembrey Dalmark the Sand Witch

PGB 11 (2abs
1st Tamilanda Lilly the Pink JW ShCM A very good quality bitch, such a show off expertly handled, scores in head and expression, real arch to her strong neck, into level topline, good shoulder placement, good width through the stifle, even spotting, and a steady stride with real drive, will challenge the best.
Thorner Tolutim Drambuie, quality bitch, deepest black pigment, a Dalmatian who is fit for function, nothing extravagant, but all in proportion, well muscled, pretty head and good eye colour, well off for bone, she could go behind a carriage all day.
3rd Johnson Tynevale Takes Three to Tango

LB 10(2abs)
1st Neath Duggan Buffrey Gift Wrapped JW ShCM, black of 21 months, loveliest of heads, well set on neck, nicely arched, good in topline, deep chest and good spring of rib, soundly constructed, shown in the best of condition, and well presented , moves so soundly with her handler.
2nd Whincup Tamilanda Hot Pink 2 year old liver litter sister to PG winner, clever breeder to have two such lovelies, very similar comments apply, beautiful head, good top and underline, good tail set, well muscled, and super mover who has excellent profile movement
3rd Scott Allen and Davis Tolutim Zaffre

OB 14 (2abs)
Fantastic class and truly an honour to judge, too few cards by far. The winner had to stunning to win in this competition and today Cuthbertson Ch Kalsidoni Garnet JW ShCM at 4 years of age is in her prime, she is so elegant and classy, quality head, super neck into good lay of shoulder, strong straight bone into good feet, each part of her flows into the next with ease. Even dense black spotting completes the overall picture, on the day she was foot perfect in her movement CC and BOB a beautiful example of the breed
2nd Dunnachie Ch Dvojica Voulez Vous Just 22 months of age, I have watched this young lady since she was a baby pup from the ring side, and she does not disappoint in any way, lovely to go over, most feminine of heads, dark eye, and such a show girl, very balanced, well made front and excellent rear, first class decoration, shown in hard condition, two very lovely bitches, today, I felt that the overall maturity and finish of Garnet tipped the balance Res CC
3rd Moore Ch Manchando Choc Chip Cookie from Fincham

GCB 2(1abs)
1st Kembrey Dalmark the Super Sleuth liver bitch of good colour, pretty head, good eye colour, even decoration, good depth of chest, well developed hindquarters, shows herself off very well, moved with an easy strong gait.