Joint Dalmatian Clubs 2010 Judged by Mr John Watson & Cathie McCarthy

DOGS

MINOR PUPPY DOG Present 2 Absent 0
1. Talbots Winflash Willie Do It At Leaveslake Balanced black spotted youngster of 8m, with pleasing dark eyes, and even spotting. Very confident and assured, ideal size, who moved with  purpose & drive, nicely angled at both ends, with a correct tail carriage. Seems to have acquired the knack of showing himself off to advantage at an early stage. Best Puppy Dog
2. Litters Kelevra Man In The Mirror Good quality liver spotting, decent shape, presented in splendid  condition, and overall of sound conformation, about the same size as 1. Unfortunately today was unable to match the winner in most aspects, however he is only 8m old and with experience can expect to boost his showmanship in order to be able to compete more favourably.

 PUPPY DOG Present 2 Absent 0
1. Whitings Cibrith Captain Kirk 9m old with spectacular black spotting on a pure white coat.  Completely at one with his handler who runs him effectively to display his sound and positive movement He is of the correct size and balanced, with a lovely outgoing temperament. When challenging for BPD  his front & rear angulations were not as clearly defined, and his tail carriage was a shade high.
 2. Hitchins Tyrodal Special Feature A profusely spotted liver of 11m, slightly larger than 1. Good shape  and balance with a deep brisket. Good front and hindquarters with a sound temperament. All told, a decent puppy, but his movement was somewhat erratic, and he could not match the show intensity of 1.

 JUNIOR DOG Present 9 Absent 1
1. Crofts Doubtwell Show Stopper Black spotted of almost 17m. Strongly made and well grown with  ample bone. Spectacular decoration, on the best of clear coats. A  nicely proportioned exhibit who is big enough, yet maintains a pleasing outline with a good measure of elegance and correct angles to shoulders  and hocks. Moved correctly and with purpose Was briefly a little  unsettled at one stage, but recovered himself sufficiently in the class, and put in a strong performance in the challenge.
 3. Polhills Fincham Hurricane Jack At Kymvale Younger dog of 13m. Attractive liver spotting. Built on more elegant lines than 1, but with the same good construction and confirmation.  Happy extrovert, whos side movement was one of the best that I saw  today. Only just out of puppy, and conceding some maturity to the  winner. A close call, and will no doubt change places on another day. Two very impressive junior dogs.
 4. Gates-Raw & Gartons Dalendale Quiet Riot

YEARLING Present 6 Absent 2
1. Christies Sophtspot Abracadabra JW Nicely distributed Black spotting on this standard size dog. Put  together as a balanced package, not overdone in any way, but in  possession of the necessary attributes required to progress in the show  ring. In addition to having correct confirmation, he is a very good mover, and seems to have a perfect show temperament, being presented in a calm, easy, but highly effective fashion.
 2. Goodswens Tamilanda Pink Vigilante From Alphadal JW Liver spotted, of a similar size balance and confirmation as 1 although a touch shorter in the back. Somewhat exuberant, and at times a real  challenge for his handler. However he has a pleasing shape and well  extended hind quarters that he used properly on the move. His spotting  not as clearly defined as the winner, but ultimately a nice enough dog
 3. Roses Candidals Run Forest Run

POST GRADUATE Present 10 Absent 2
1. Bakers Oneowun Ohio My comments on the last occasion I judged him, was that he needed to  present himself in a more confident fashion. He certainly achieved this, standing beautifully, and moving with a fluid and easy gait. Has matured into a strong but elegant specimen, with top quality black  spotting on a clear white background. He has the right balance and  physical make up. A very assured performance
 2. Alcocks Mapplewell Chocolate Box For Dalspartan Liver dog in good condition. A very steady and sound mover, Pretty good construction throughout, with a quiet steady temperament, correctly  angled front and rear. Not quite the refinement of 1 in the front and neck area
 3. Barnsleys Tanstar Jet Black.

MID LIMIT Present 6 Absent 0
1. Adderleys Leiahart Chicago Bear Top notch black spotting, shapely and elegant outline, great mover, steady temperament, and correct construction. All the ingredients for a  successful show career. A most mature performance, undertaken in an easy and relaxed fashion, which he took with him into the challenge
 2. Pages Winflash Harvey Wallbanger JW Black spotted of a slightly smaller but standard size, and shorter back than 1. Very compact in construction, who moved in a controlled powerful fashion, maintaining his smart shape on the move Very well put  together, and totally at one with his handler. Didnt have the scope of  movement of the winner.
 3. Kembreys Jabbawock The Conquistador At Dalmark

LIMIT Present 11 Absent 2
1 Tingeys Holderness Hillbilly By Dallydor. JW A liver spotted boy, large enough with plenty of substance, but balanced and very sound. His movement was precise & true, with a steady rhythmic action. Another one handled beautifully, getting the best out of him at all times. He seems to have a perfect show temperament, however to display a shade more animation would be to his advantage
 5. Goff-Leggetts Washakie Nutcracker Prince JW Thought this could have been my winner when initially looking at the class. Marvellous black spotting on the whitest of backgrounds,  perfectly standard size, and the most elegant and balanced of dogs. He could not compete with the movement of 1 today, and at times appeared a little disinterested in the proceedings.
 3. Jenkins Illyria Sarons Lad

OPEN Present 9 Absent 1
1. Hartley & Griffiths Ch Creaganbrec The Favourite At Miragua JW My top performer today, an ultra smart, compact, standard size male,  with the most spectacular black spotting; so attractive looking from all aspects. Presented in sparkling condition, and moving with verve and  style. Is so well balanced with a deep chest, great angulations, front & rear, and splendid tail carriage. CC & BIS (following the referees decision)
 2. Cutts Ch Katyian KalypsoTo Marzelina Great liver spotting, super condition, on top form, similar size,  probably a touch taller & longer than 1, but super balance and  shape. Moved with plenty of drive and style. A most attractive and worthy champion who was pipped for the top place today, a close decisionRCC & RBIS
3. Dunnachies Ch Sophtspot Sugar Daddy At Dvojica JW

JUNIOR VETERAN Present 3 Absent 0
1. Clellands Deovolante Don Alphonso JW Classy black spotted, smart looking dog of 9 ½ yrs, in excellent  condition, moved with exuberance, not really showing his age at all.  Seemed to enjoy his day out, a credit to his owners. Best Veteran Dog & Best Opp Sex Veteran In Show
2. Lewis Ch Hunterswood Talk Of The Town JW Just a few weeks younger than 1, also black spotted. Another well preserved boy in fine fettle who still retains his excellent movement, and calm approach to showing. Thought that 1 had more definition around  the front & neck area
 3. Davis Streamline Magic Secret

SPECIAL VETERAN  Present 2 Absent 0
1 McMillans Cecil Wye Knot At Dalyance
2 Neath Duggans Tumbril True Blue Buffrey
 These two senior veterans at 11 & 10 ½ yrs respectively, gave us a  glimpse of how our breed endures into old age. Both seemed to be  perfectly happy to undertake the task in hand, and both put in a fine display allowing for their seniority. However the extra year or so in  age certainly seemed to show as their movement was somewhat restricted compared to the previous veteran class, with 2 having less freedom at the rear end than the winner. This was after all a class for elderly gents, where age has to be taken into consideration

 John Watson
 Judge