Judge : Mrs L. Cartledge

A huge ring, a good entry and a responsive sporting ringside. All factors made for a most enjoyable day's judging. Having such a spacious ring was a bonus as it enabled me to watch movement stretching out fully when going round and also up and down, more than once if they didn't settle down the first time. Some of the younger ones could have done with a bit more schooling and ring training. Dog showing these days is a very expensive hobby so you want to make the most of your dogs moment in the ring. I know Dalmatians are lively and boisterous and take a long time to grow up, but some basic lead training and teaching your dog to stand still for less than a minute while the judge goes over the dog is not impossible to achieve. Constand feeding, especially at the precise moment the judge tries to check the dogs mouth is not a good idea. I find Dalmatians a great breed to judge, they enter into the spirit of things and actually look as if they are enjoying themselves. There were lovely puppies in both minor puppy classes. Limit bitch was huge and open dog and open bitch were superb classes..

MPD (11, 2) Good class to start the day. 1 Scott's Dalendale Sinaloa. Eight and a half months, black spotted, well proportioned puppy who moved well, nicely decorated, clean neck, well muscled quarters, happy showman, well handled and conditioned. 2 Dunnachie &MacDonald's Dvojica Vital Vote. 7 months, needs to improve in front movement, shapely outline, good body and depth, masculine head, clean and well presented, moved well behind. Out of my pine-up girl, Voodoo. 3 Clement's Caldecacre Crown Imperial.

PD(5) 1 and Best PD, Collins' Tamilanda Pink Panther. 9 months, at times got his tail up a little too much when gaiting, but the rest is a very good package, well grown with attractive head, sparkling eyes, clean outline, well muscled, very fit and sound mover, excellent topline, bone and body. 2 Lewis' Dalpetro D'Artagnan At Hunterswood. 12 months today. I am sorry his owner was so disappointed with a second placing, but he didn't move with the animation of first and I also preferred the winners more even distribution of spots. Quality head, good expression, strong body, clean coat, good bone. 3 King's Tamilanda Psychedelic Pink.

JD(5, 1) 1 Whiting's Cibrith Captain Kirk. Seventeen and a half months, well spotted, typical head and expression, good topline and depth of body, easy mover, steady showman who responded well to his handler. 2 Lamb's Kalsidoni Dexter By Dalpetro. Strapping yearling with more energy than most, good long stride when he settled, clean silhouette, dark eyes, pleasing head, well conditioned, tail carriage on the move, not as good as first. 3 Munro's Tanstar Sea The Stars.

YD(9, 4) 1 Cibrith Captain Kirk. 2 Polhill's Fincham Hurricane Jack At Kymvale JW. 22 months, liver spotted, slightly longer cast than first, excellent length of stride, fit and well muscled, happy showman, intelligent expression, good bone and feet. 3 Dodds &Pearson's Kelevra Hudson Hawk.

PGD(9, 2) 1 Croft's Doubtwell Show Stopper JW. 2 year old black spotted, excellent body and depth, clean cut head, level back with strong loin, moved soundly, well muscled quarters, clean and well presented. 2 Rose's Candidals Run Forest Run. Liver spotted 2 year old, good head and eye, marvellous silhouette standing, up to size male with good neckline, bone and substance, carrying a little too much weight today, moved ok. 3 Story-Taylor's Major Tornado At Kesteven.

LD(11, 3) 1 Adderley's Leiahart Chicago Bear. 3 years, well spotted b/w, masculine head and outlook, up to size but shapely and well conditioned, well arched neck, good depth of body, ample bone, sound mover, steady co-operate showman, well handled. 2 Burrows' Daedalus Deacon Blue At Shacarlu. Smart b/w, attractive head, appealing expression, excellent bone and feet, well proportioned, easy mover, in excellent coat and condition, showmanship not as focussed as first, but showed well when he concentrated. 3 McCarthy's Kilndandy Old Copper.

OD(10, 1) Star studded class with plenty of choice. 1 and CC, Goff-Leggett's Ch Washakie Nutcracker Prince JW. Nearly 3 years, well spotted, well constructed dog who had to work hard to edge in front of several decent champion males here. Excellent type and quality, very good head, arched neck, excellent bone, body and topline, lovely silhouette standing and moving, well carried tail, clean, well presented and very sound. 2 and RCC, Stock's Ch Dalmark The Shaded Moon At Nospar JW. Handsome, 5 year old liver spotted dog, willing and animated mover and showman, typical head, clean outline, good depth of body, masculine and assertive, well handled and conditioned. 3 Smith's Ch Dalleaf Mulberry.

MPB(14) Plenty of talent and potential here. 1 and BP, Goodswen's Tamilanda Pink Asterism From Alphadal. Gorgeous black spotted puppy of 9 months. I loved everything about her. I see she is litter sister of my puppy dog winner and also third in this class. Good head, attentive showgirl, very well proportioned with nicely arched neck, firm body and topline, well conditioned and handled, moved very well, full of promise. 2 Dunnachie's Dvojica Vote For Me. Litter sister to second in minor puppy dog, 7 months, feminine head bright and with it, good bone and feet, well muscled quarters, excellent body, moved soundly, responded well to her handler, just giving a bit of age away. 3 Goodswen's Tamilanda Pink Angel From Alphadal. Litter sister to first.

PB(8, 2) 1 Cowan's Boshchendal Up Town Girlat Thedally. Nearly 10 months, liver spotted, free scopey mover with good reach and drive, clean outline, nicely arched neck, firm body of good depth, nails need attention. 2 D Vote For Me. 3 McManus' Boschendal Lady In Red.

JB(13, 4) 1 and RCC, Quayle's Cubalibre Spot On. 14 months, black spotted, nicely decorated on pure white, very together for her age, quality head, expressive eyes, good quality and type, well balanced, good depth of body, firm and fit, easy mover with a long stride, daughter of RCC dog. In lovely form today. 2 Goff-Leggett's Mullabuoy Miss Chief Of Washakie JW. 16 months, another quality bitch, good head and expression, well proportioned with excellent body and quarters, showed with style, just not going as well in front as first, close up. 3 Wright's Boutonneux Artemis Of Millbelle.

YB(5, 2) 1 Dodds &Pearson's Kelevra Mercury Rising. 20 months, good body and outline, feminine head, well muscled quarters, handled to best advantage, happy showgirl, held her topline on the move. 2 Whiting's Winflash Loopy Loo. 17 months, quality head, dark bright eyes, good bone, at one with her handler, standing and moving, good coat, carrying just a fraction too much weight and moving a little close behind. 3 Sheldon's Boutonneux Galathea At Gemmont.

PGB(11, 4) 1 Yates &Bonner's Aritas Arrival At Caprilli. Four and a half years, typical head and expression, excellent bone, legs and feet, best mover in this class, clear spotting, animated showgirl, strong body if a tad long cast. 2 Whincup's Tamilanda Lilly The Pink JW ShCM. 2 years, light on her feet and moved quite well, clean and well presented, good reach of neck, firm body, steady showgirl, lightly spotted. 3 Roe's Candidals Flirty Frankie.

LB(22, 5) Quite a class, it was a good job we had a big ring! 1 Johnson's Tynevale Take Three To Tango JW. 22 months, well constructed liver, up to size for a bitch, best of bodies, lovely outline, good bone, legs and feet, excellent tail carriage, strong quarters, athletic and of strong build, most attractive head and expression, moved and showed well. 2 Neath-Duggan's Buffrey Gift Wrapped JW ShCM. Same age as first, eyecatching, well spotted bitch with good head, well pigmented, excellent proportions, keen showgirl, moved with animation, not quite holding her topline as well as first when going round, but it was a close thing between first and second. 3 Dore's Daldior Ace Of Diamonds JW.

OB(11, 2) Very good class with half a dozen champions present. 1, CC and BOB, Page's Ch Winflash Spring Angel ShCM. Four and a half year old, caught my eye as the class went round the first time and she did not disappoint at close quarters, symmetrical and so well balanced, in step with her handler at all times, lovely neck, topline, body and depth, well spotted, easy mover covering plenty of ground, keen focused showgirl, very fit and well muscled. 2 Dunnachie's Ch Dvojica Voulez Vous. Daughter of Voodoo, not yet 2, pretty bitch, very nice head and expression, compact feet, well bodied, excellent coat and condition, intelligent showgirl, moved well behind but could not match front action of first. 3 Alexander's Ch Offordale White Lady ShCM JW.