Joint Dalmatian Clubs Championship Show 2008 Bitches Judged byMiss O Gore


I enjoyed judging a good entry in numbers but there are some major problems. Heads, so many narrow chisel shape & lacking stop, very unpleasant to look at. Narrow fronts a major fault, not giving heart room for running dogs. Flecks among spotting just not acceptable. Feet generally could be better. I feel the general quality has gone down. Please be more strong minded when choosing stock to keep & breed on. Dalmatians are such a lovely breed, don't let them down.

MP (7,1 a)

A very disappointing class to start the day, to be honest I didn't see any true quality.
1 Jackson's Daltyon Derby Delight at Jackdaw, b/w, up to size, good even spotting, good eye, level topline.turn of stifle. Tail carriage not correct;
2 Clark's Klarkson Royal Destiny, b/w, smaller type to 1, good strong bone, pleasing decoration. Time on her side to develop on;
3. Addy's Creaganbrec Raven Black.

P (15,2)

1 Christie's Sophtspot Snapcrackle N Pop,
b/w, delightful youngster who really loves showing off. Full of character, excellent spotting, good balanced outline, kind head with stop, well set on & reach of neck, good front & forechest, well developed first & second thigh all used to move to her advantage. I could take this one home. BP;
2 Carter's Dalmatas Corus,
b/w, ran winner close, lovely strong outline, good bone, body being well muscled, depth of rib & quarters, free mover;
3 Welch's Foxisle Lydia.

J (15,2)

1 Moore's Manchando Chocchip Cookie from Fincham,
l/w, lovely exhibit, showing a very elegant outline, good spotting of correct colours, produced in lovely condition, pleasing feminine head, clean neck, level topline, well muscled over the loin, good tail carriage & feet, movement off a loose lead was a joy to see;
2 Blakeley's Luccombs Strawberry Sundae, b/w, more compact type, well balanced, nice spotting, head with sweet expression, good front & quarters, alt put to good movement;
3 Burton's Hameldal Sunshine Valley.

Y (17,3)

1 Pilgrim's Olbero One To Charm at Weaponness,
l/w, very much to type & Standard, good strong bone & outline, classic head, depth of body, well placed shoulders, spring of rib, length of loin. Could have been a bit more enthusiastic on the move but travelled correctly;
2 Black's Boval Budvicca, b/w, quality exhibit, more compact, well put together showing strong topline, kind head, nice eye, length of neck, well muscled quarters, showing on a loose lead a joy to watch;
3 Rance's Olbero One To Treasure.

G (7)

1 One To Charm at Weaponness;
2 Lamb's Dalpetro Desdemona,
b/w, lots to like about her, carrying good bone, showing strength of body, lovely balanced head, strong over the loins, good driving movement, coat in good condition;
3 Cromwell's Bekehren Whimsical Spirit by Liverdals.

PG (17,5)

1 Lock & McFadzean's Tyroldal Ultra Violet by Sassafras,
l/w, lovely feminine style, beautiful outline & movement to match, sweet head with stop, lovely ear spotting, tight feet;
2 Story-Taylor's Kesteven Rainbow Chaser,. b/w, scored on lovely free movement, good bone, lovely balanced head, length of loin & good feet;
3 Williams' Phadante Bossanova Baby.

L (33,10)

A very strong class. 1 Clark's Mapplewell Double Take by Klarkson, b/w, worthy winner, full of substance yet having elegance, classic head, clean length of neck, good shoulder placement, strong topline ft loins, correct tail carriage, really travelled over the ground. Considered in the challenge;
2 Carton's jabbawock The Ringleader, l/w, very pleasing feminine bitch, kindest of heads, excellent front & forechest, turn of stifle, tail carriage, good feet, movement was balanced & a delight to watch;
3 Pearson & Dodd's Pollypeck Premier Passion at Daffydal.

0(11)

1 Neath & Duggan's Ch Buffrey Sprig 0 Mint,
b/w, so sound & to type, clean outline, plenty of bone, nice head & eye, length of neck set into well laid shoulder, depth, layback of rib, holding level topline, good turn of stifle, feet & tailset.to complete the picture in excellent condition, good extended movement. CC;
2 Dunnachie's Ch Dvojica Voodoo,
b/w, quality exhibit, a little more compact than 1, well muscled topline, well developed quarters & turn of stifle which gives her good extended driving movement. Just felt she lacked length of neck. RCC;
3 Chance & Dodd's Tynevale Triple Tickle.

Jun V (14,3)

This class had the best fronts of the day. 1 Alexander's Ch Offordale Rialto. b/w, think she could still hold her own against the best, strong well made, good correct front & feet, strong topline, free movement;
2 Fleming's Ir/Int Ch Chandhally Chantilly Lace, b/w, in excellent condition, kindest of heads, good eye, tight front with forechest, strong mover;
3 Garton's Ir Ch/Int Ch Kasara Truly Scrumptious.

Senior V (5)

1 Fleming's Dalgris Shooting Star of Chantilly,
l/w, good classic outline, still holding her shape on the move, beautiful spotting;
2 Neath's Buffrey Yasabelle, b/w, lovely sound type, dense spotting on good coat, still moving so well;
3 Pilgrim's Weaponnesss Bellbird.

Brace (5)

I Garton's
l/w, delightful pair, so well matched in spotting, two feminine bitches of even size & like bone, so well trained & moved like a dream around the ring. Lucinda & I would be very happy to have a pair like this at home;
2 Dodd's;
3 Fleming's.

OONAGH GORE (Judge)