I would like to thank the Committee for the hospitality shown to me on the occasion of my appointment to judge the Championship Show. A few observations I feel necessary to point out on the good side, the coat condition has greatly improved, in the fact there was only one with a problem. The negative side, the bad feet is quite prevalent flat and long nails. Also some are so keen to show they were standing like a' rocking horse' and it so spoils the outline. I would like to thank my steward who singlehandedly kept the ring in order.

DOGS

MP (3) 1 Munro's Tantstar Sea the Stars. Excellent bone and substance for one so young. Sweet head and glorious temperament 2 Lamb's Kalsidoni Dexter by Dalpetro. Excellent in colour, a great depth of brisket, lovely free mover with great length of stride. 3 Markey's Heaven Sent Phreeman Calix with Dalissim

PD (2,1) 1 Talbot's Winflash Wille Do It At Leaveslake. Although alone, a really promising young dog. Glorious substance and bone. Very nice hindquarters which he used so well and moved with such drive. Best Puppy

JD (3,2) 1 Stout's Tynevale Tranquil Troodas. A very well made black with a super outline and this is very noticeable in profile. Such a kind expression, well handled.

YD (3,1) 1 Christie's Sophtspot Abracadabra, Upstanding male, with a lovely attitude to the job in hand. Lovely clean neck led into well laid shoulders, good hindquarters moved freely- as you would expect. 2 Goodswen's Tamilanda Pink Vigilante from Alphadal. A nice sound young fellow who was very exuberant, great conformation and moved freely, very close up.

M (3,1) 1 Tynevale Troodas. 2 Markey's Heaven Sent Phreeman Calix with Dalissim

PG (2) 1 Holburn's Glenlion Bowmore Bounder. A eyecatching liver boy, with a glorious reach of neck, in excellent condition with good muscle development. Shows so freely 2 Moate's Major Sheen Will at Sundown. Well made black, would prefer a darker eye colour

LD (4,1) 1 Tingey's Holderness Hillbilly by Dalador. Very nice liver spotted of correct colour. Impressive outline and excellent hindquarters. To be critical would prefer more pigmentation on his nose. 2 Caldwell's Kalsidoni Quartz. Appealing black with a lovely kind expression. Shown and handled well. 3 Todhunter's Takesti Moondancer

OD (6,1) 1 Hartley and Griffith's Ch Creaganbrec The Favourite At Miragua. A glorious example of the breed, built for endurance the purpose the breed was supposed to do. Very good depth of colour and his outline on the move was a joy to watch. 2 Goff-Leggett's Washakie Nutcracker Prince. Another nice sized black, lovely reach of neck led into well placed shoulders close up, preferred ear carriage of winner 3 Lamb's Dalpetro Dettori

Vet  (2,1) 1 Neal's Salsusa Secret Agent of Tolkain. 9 years old, very good colour, moved freely and enjoyed his day out

Marie Steen Stakes (2) 1 Dunnachie's Ch Sophtspot Sugar Daddy at Dvojica. A very attractively marked black, who gives everything, in the showing dept. Glorious legs and feet. Moved so well. 2 Cutt's Ch Kaytian Kalypso to Marzelina. Close up to winner. Very attractive liver spotted of correct colour. Moved freely in both directions.

BITCHES

MP (1) 1 Newton and Newton O Brian's Cubalibre Polkadot. A nice liver baby. Very well marked. Good size and handled by a young lady who certainly made a very good job. Needs to lose a little puppy fat and generally muscle up.

P (3) 1 Goff Leggett's Mullabuoy Miss Chief of Washakie. A lovely puppy with excellent markings, full of quality, with the most perfect markings on her ears. Beautiful legs and feet. Handled so well 2 Chance and Dodd's Applewest Cherry Blossom. Well grown puppy with the most appealing expression. Very good outline and covers the ground so well 3 Hosie's Dillydally Dippity Dooo Dal

J  (3) 1 Dunnachie's Dvojica Voulez Vous. What an absolute star. She is an outstanding example of the breed and I am sure will go on to do great things. Was delighted to award her the CC and BOB 2 Chance and Dodd's Tynevale Take A Chance. A very nice young bitch with the most lovely reach of neck, moved so freely. Unlucky to meet the winner. 3 Smallwood's Lascelles Lady Marmalade.

Y (6) 1 Hughes and Smith's Tamilanda Pretty in Pink. A very attractive black of ideal size, very keen show girl which at times spoilt the outline as she was standing like a 'rocking horse'. This I am sure is only temporary and with work she will stand correctly. 2 Smallwood's Lascelles Lady Marmalade. A very graceful bitch with a quite exceptional reach of neck, moved so freely 3 Johnson's Tynevale Take Three to Tango

M  (2) 1 Newton and Newton O'Brian's Cubalibre Polkadot. 2 Holborn's Glenlion Reul Na Mara

N  (3) 1 Miss Chief of Washakie. 2 Tynevale Take Three to Tango. A nice rangey bitch, wonderful show girl, a little milky and this spoilt her outline. 3 Konoyza Cute as Candy for Dollywood

G (3) 1 Whincup's Tamilanda Hot Pink. A very feminine young girl, maturing nicely, inclined to stand with her front legs to far forward which does so spoil an otherwise nice outline. Sweet head and expression and moved so freely. 2 Tynevale Take Three to Tango 3 Koroyza Cute as Candy For Dollywood

PG (9) 1 Tynevale Tuscan Tart. Mature well spotted liver, with good well muscled hindquarters. Shows so well, is a great credit to her handler. 2 Markey's Baileys Irish Cream With Dalissm. Striking black with lovely hindquarters which stood out when moved in profile. Lovely dark eye. 3 Saunder's Caprilli's Genuine Gift To Dallydyl

L (11) 1 Locke-McFadzean's Tyrodal Ultra Violet By Sassafras. A quality liver spotted, very nice outline with such a clean reach of neck. Excellent colour and such an attentive showgirl. 2 Smallwood's Mapplewell Dancing Queen of Lascelles. Another nice liver girl who commands a second look. Moves to the best advantage. 3 Pilgrim's Olbero One to Charm at Weaponess

O  (5) 1 Christie's Ch Sophtspot Snap Crackle 'n' Pop. A mature black, very good markings, nice clean neck and great depth of brisket, covered the ground with ease. Res CC 2 Gamble's Mullabuoy Molly's Love. Another nice bitch, very nice conformation unfortunately between coats 3 Dinsdale's Dalesbred Mariette

Beginners  (1) 1 Newton and Newton O'Brian's Cubalibre Polkadot

Vet (2) 1 Ch Ir/Ch Int Ch Medala Venus A lovely 9 year old, glorious depth of colour, in excellent condition. Best veteran.

Marie Steen Stakes (4,1) 1 Pilgrim's Olbero One to Charm at Weaponess 2 Pickup's Roadcoach Ribbons & Roses

Brace  (6) 1 Tingey's Brace. Well matched pair who moved in unison.
                  

Mary Gatheral