Open Show 28th March 2010
I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would like to thank all exhibitors who honoured me with the opportunity to judge their dogs. Additionally, thanks to the officers of the club for their warm welcome, and to the members for their invitation to judge.
Special thanks also to my stewards who kept things moving in a most efficient way throughout the day.
Quality in most classes was good, temperaments were excellent, and it was pleasing to find that the majority were well muscled at the end of the long winter.
There was some variation in height and spotting, both of which I feel need close attention. Tick markings seem to be creeping back in and rather spoil the picture, as does overly large and uneven spotting.
Whilst correct conformation and size cannot be overlooked, I believe that the physical feature that makes a Dalmatian so different to other dogs, its spotting, warrants more attention than it receives when considering the requirements of the breed standard.
I was delighted with the quality of the main winners at this show and pleased to see some promising youngsters coming up through the ranks. With such a spacious ring, it gave everyone the opportunity to move at their best.

Veteran Dog 3 (1 abs)
1st : McCarthy's ~ Ch. & IR Ch. Tollwood Lionel at Kilndandy JW

A dog that I have long admired from the ringside. Presented in excellent condition. Difficult to add to the praise already heaped upon him. Classic outline, proportions and size, excellent spotting and pigmentation. Can move so effortlessly when he wants to, and today he did. Best Veteran In Show.

2nd : Davis's ~ Streamline Magic Secret

This handsome black is always presented in such good hard condition and knows how to move. Taller than 1 with masculine head and friendly expression, lacks the bend of stifle to move with the balanced drive of 1. Pleasing spotting. A credit to his owner.

Minor Puppy Dog 1 (1 abs)

Puppy Dog 2 (0 abs)
1st : Talbot's ~ Winflash Willie Do It at Leaveslake
Nicely balanced with dark eyes and pleasing head. Moved out so positively for a youngster holding his balance and topline on the move. Soundly made with good bone. A promising future awaits this quality dog.
2nd : Whiting's ~ Cibrith Captain Kirk
Moved out well. Good depth of brisket and tuck up. Lacks the overall balance and bend of stifle of 1, but much to like about him.

Junior Dog 2 (1 abs)
1st : Pearson & Dodds ~ Kelevra Hudson Hawk
Boldly spotted, he moved confidently around the ring. Pleasing head and dark eyes, well defined withers, good depth of chest and good topline. Still showing his youth, but looks promising.

Maiden Dog 0 (0 abs)

No Entries

Novice Dog 2 (1abs)
1st : Carr & Bellwood's ~ Natomois Ursa Major
Liver spotted dog, not without merit, but for me the overly broad head spoilt the picture. He has good front construction with deep chest and can move well.

Graduate Dog 2 (2 abs)

Post Graduate Dog 8 (1 abs)
1st : Holburn's ~ Glenlion Bowmore Bounder
Well balanced liver with well distributed decoration and good pigmentation, well proportioned head and body, nicely arched neck into well defined withers. Moved well with good drive and reach. A youngster who is coming together nicely.

2nd : Burrows' ~ Daedalus Deacon Blue at Shacarlu
What a lovely picture this well balanced young dog presents. Excellent bone, nicely proportioned with good front and rear angulation, friendly masculine head. Movement was strong and precise with well held tail and topline. Just needs a little more maturity and his time will come.
3rd : Hernandez's ~ Dalminshi Star Gazer

Limit Dog 8 (1 abs)
1st : Adderley's : Leiahart Chicago Bear
I found everything I was looking for in this outstanding young dog. Presented in superb condition with the clearest of spotting on superb coat. Good firm muscle added to the impression of a dog in top physical condition, and very much fit for purpose. Gorgeous head into nicely arched and tapering neck , well defined withers and deep brisket, overall nicely proportioned dog with good bone and angulation. Best in Show
2nd : Kay's ~ Kaytian One Kool Kat JW
A little finer in body than 1 but nicely balanced liver, moved well with well held topline.

3rd : Tingey's ~ Holderness Hillbilly by Dallyador JW

Open Dog 5 (1 abs)
1st : Goff-Leggett's ~ Washakie Aslan
A nicely balanced liver, of correct size with attractive head and expression. Soundly constructed with good bone, spotting quite evenly distributed, this dog is easy on the eye when standing, and does not disappoint when asked to move. Easy powerful movement with good drive, he maintained his overall outline and balance. Reserve Best Dog.

2nd : Lamb's : Dalpetro Dettori JW
A pleasing dog, not quite as long in the loin as 1, but presenting a well balanced & muscular outline with everything in proportion. He did not disappoint with balanced effortless movement.

3rd : Goodswen's ~ Tamilanda Pink Vigilante from Alphadal JW

Veteran Bitch 8 (2 abs)
1st : Page's ~ Ch. Winter Magic JW
Having shared the ring with this lovely bitch on many occasions, I was pleased to see her enter the ring and not disappointed when going over her. Such a nicely shapely bitch of correct size, age has not slowed her on the move. She obviously still enjoys her showing and positively flowed effortlessly around the ring with an excellent stride and reach.

2nd : Richardson's : Dalmark Moon Europa JW
Another well balanced bitch who moved well but age did not allow her to have quite the overall drive or presence of 1. Nonetheless, showed much of her old magic and presented a pleasing balanced outline.

3rd : Dore's ~ Dalkereve Dazzling Diamond

Minor Puppy Bitch 2 (1 abs)
1st : Newton & Newton-O'Brien's ~ Cubalibre Polkadot
Just 6 months old this liver puppy has a way to go yet to reach her full potential. Pleasing spotting, good bone and showed she was capable of moving with good stride and drive.

Puppy Bitch 8 (2 abs)
1st : Talbot's ~ Pollypeck Prada of Leaveslake
What a picture this delightful younster paints! Excellent overall balance. Lovely head, nicely arched neck into well defined withers, good depth of brisket, well sprung ribs and good tuck up. Moved with real presence and drive around the ring holding an excellent topline. One I shall follow with interest. Best Puppy In Show

2nd : Gibb's ~ Phadante Dixie Lily
Confident and feminine, displaying nicely balanced outline that was held on the move. Close decision for first place. She exhibited good positive movement for one so young. Good angulation front and rear contributing to effortless movement around the ring.
3rd : Willis's ~ Cibrith Constellation

Junior Bitch 7 (1 abs)
1st : Neath-Duggan's : Buffrey Gift Wrapped
Alert and confident youngster with excellent conformation from nose to tail. Shown to advantage, she did not put a toe wrong. Showed off her quality with strong effortless movement whilst holding her balanced outline, she topped a class of quality.

2nd : Page's ~ Winflash The Final Magic
Difficult to separate this lovely bitch from 1 and on another day places could be reversed. Shared all the qualities of 1, but just favoured the overall picture painted by the winner.

3rd : Johnson's ~ Tynevale Take Three To Tango

Maiden Bitch 4 (1 abs)
1st : Goff-Leggett's ~ Mullabuoy Miss Chief of Washakie
Placed reserve in the strong puppy class. This boldly marked youngster showed easy balanced movement and an elegant outline standing. She has a most appealing head with nicely broken ear markings, good bone and angulation. Perhaps a little longer cast than ideal.

2nd : Carr & Bellwood's ~ Dalmark The Sandmartin
Nicely marked and balanced, with good bone, appealing head and outline. Moved out well with balanced assured stride, maintaining a level topline.

3rd : Newton & Newton-O'Brien's ~ Cubalibre Polkadot

Novice Bitch 3 (0abs)
1st : Whincup's ~ Tamilanda Hot Pink
What a delight she is, presenting a balanced outline standing, with lovely head and expression, nicely proportioned neck flowing over well defined withers to a level topline. Good spring and depth of rib. Shown to perfection, this quality bitch came within a whisker of top honours. Another that I shall watch with anticipation. Reserve Best Bitch.

2nd : Smallwood's ~ Lascelles Lady Marmalade
Close decision, as she shares so much with the class winner. Displaying the same excellent proportions and movement, she deserves to do well in the future.
3rd : Burton's ~ Hameldal Aphrodite


Graduate Bitch 14 (5abs)
1st : Whincup's ~ Tamilanda Lilly The Pink JW

Nicely turned out, well off for bone. Moved with confidence and drive displaying easy balanced movement as she swept around the ring. Balanced outline with good depth of brisket, well placed shoulder blades, level topline and good tail set.

2nd : Whiting's ~ Cibrith China Aster

A well balanced bitch who did not disappoint on the move, showing an easy balanced movement. Pleasing outline, excellent feet.

3rd : Goff_Leggett's ~ Washakie Brown Velvet


Post Graduate Bitch 9 (2 abs)
1st : Dore's ~ Daldior Ace of Diamonds
Appealing feminine bitch with good balance and bone. Well handled, she presented a positive picture on the move with effortless drive. Good angulation front and rear and well held level topline.
2nd : Roach's ~ Holderness Herb Roberta
Elegant liver, presenting a super classic outline. Shown in lovely condition and with well defined even spotting. Movement was exemplary, displaying excellent reach and drive derived from correct front and rear angulation.

3rd : Whiting's ~ Cibrith China Aster

Limit Bitch 8 (3 abs)
1st : Tingey's ~ Phaeland Pheonix Phorever by Dallyador
For me this was one of the highlights of the day. I last went over her as a puppy and was not disappointed today. She has matured nicely and presents a well balanced outline with excellent well distributed spotting..Excellent front and rear, giving well balanced easy movement and well held level topline.

2nd : Smallwood's ~ Mapplewell Dancing Queen of Lascelles
I liked the overall balance of this liver. Moved positively around the ring and presented an appealing outline and overall balance.

3rd : Pilgrim's ~ Olbero One To Charm at Weaponess


Open Bitch 5 (1 abs)
1st : Dinsdale's ~ Dalesbred Mariette
What a super well balanced bitch this is, so feminine and well proportioned. Most appealing head and expression, well set ears, lovely neck going down over well defined withers to an excellent level topline. Just the right proportion of bone and such good angulation at both front and rear. She was an absolute picture on the move with an easy forward reach and balanced drive from the rear. Best Bitch

2nd : Haywood & Ridgway's ~ Luccombe Hazel Nut Cluster
A very appealing liver, moved to perfection showing easy even movement with good overall balanced outline.

3rd : Cheetham's ~ Koroyza Cute As Candy for Dollywood

Brace 4 (2Abs)
These two braces shadowed each other around the ring, making the placing difficult!! Had to give it to the Tingey's pair who moved together just that little more evenly, but an excellent presentation by both.
1st : Tingey's
2nd : Dore's

PAUL HIPKISS (Judge)