Northern Ireland Dalmatian Club Championship Show 2020 (Postponed to Oct 2021) 23 October 2021 Eikon Centre Belfast

Judge Mrs Cathie McCarthy

What a lovely weekend this was. 3 sets of tickets and a quality entry. I’ve heard Belfast described as a cheap set of tickets in the past. But nobody travels this far unless they feel they have a chance, and they bring their best stock. This year was no different. But with the politicians keeping us on tenterhooks until the last minute, it took brave folk to make the trip and I hope your time in NI was as great as mine. Lovely atmosphere around the ring and sporting applause both days. Many Thanks.

MPD 2entries
This class gave me two pups of similar age at totally different stages of development.
1st Christie’s Sophtspot Once Upon a Time, well grown puppy with good topline and tailset. Well controlled powerful movement.
2nd Croft’s Koroyza Viking Voyager, shorter coupled than 1. Liked his head and expression, joyful character

PD No entries

JD 2 entries [1ab]
1st Sophtspot Midas Touch for Koroyza, Black dog, lovely head and expression, clean neck and shoulders, at leggy stage but promising

YD 1 entry
1st Lappin’s Dalvik Will Graham very elegant youngster but rather overwhelmed by his first show. Shapely but rather fine and looking tall. Time will improve as he grows into himself.

MD 1 entry
1st Christie’s Sophtspot Once Upon a Time- as above

ND 1 entry
1st Christie’s Sophtspot Once Upon a Time -as above

GD No entries

PGD 4 entries [1ab]
1st Sampson’s Dalstorm Golden Guinea JW young chap of quality. Lovely head and expression, clean wither, good topline and tailset. Well boned down to good feet. Moved with style and showed well RCC
2nd David & Saunders Dallydyl The Loving Spirit JW, liver boy, well made, good front and rear end. Well boned and moved well on good feet.
3rd Chance & Dodds Apache Dream Catching for Dotlun

LD 2 entries
1st Richardson’s Mapplewell Pocket Rocket. Excellent young black dog well up for size, powerful mover, well spotted black, nice body shape, well-muscled, showy.
2nd Bliss & Pearson’s Kelevra What a Guy. Black dog on very classic lines, beautiful head and kind expression, willing and well-schooled. Moved well

OD 5 entries
1st Hopkin’s Rapanooey Red Rose JW. Black dog totally at one with his handler. Never put a foot wrong on the move or standing. Moves with great reach and drive but makes it look effortless. Lovely head and ears which he uses to enhance expression. Profuse deep black spotting, lovely topline and underline, good bend of stifle, good feet. Not overdone in any way. Could watch him move all day and I am sure he could! Dog CC
2nd Neath-Duggan & Baker’s Ch Buffrey Incognito by Dalleaf JW Powerful top winning black dog. His record speaks for itself, he is a quality dalmatian, just preferred the freedom of movement shown by 1 on the day.
3rd Small’s Ir Ch Alioth Moonlight Surprise

VD 1 entry
Baker’s Dalmaigheo Love is the Drug Ir. Jun. Ch. Liver dog, very typy, showing and moving well. Such an honest example of the breed enjoying his day out and in superb condition for his age. Best Vet

SMD No entries

MPB 3 entries
1st Saunders & David’s Dallydyl Honey Trap, lovely liver puppy that I was very taken with. Correct for make, shape, size, spotting and personality. Beautiful head and intelligent expression. Super movement for one so young. Best Puppy
2nd Le Feuvre’s Lornlee Diamonds and Pearls. Beautiful girl but very much the baby and her inexperience showed today. Pretty bitch, needs to grow on but very promising.
3rd Hughes Sophtspot New Gold for Siberiadrift

PB 2 entries
1st Goodswen’s Alphadals Aint She a Star. Beautiful bitch with spectacular spotting, nice make and shape and lovely on the move. Reluctant to be gone over today,
2nd Hughes Sophtspot New Gold for Siberiadrift, 3rd in MPB, equally lovely bitch with great potential but unhappy to be handled. Came into season later in day.

JB 4 entries [1ab]
1st Hopkins Dvojica Evangelista. Black bitch, showy with cheeky personality. Loved her head, make and shape and very positive driving movement. Seriously considered her for the RCC won by her dam, splitting hairs, but she was carrying her tail a little high today. Well handled
2nd Howard’s Decoda’s Naughty Nutmeg, Liver bitch with lovely head and dark eye. Good front and bend of stifle, moved well
3rd Quayle’s Cubalibre On One

YB 1 entry
1st Whincup’s Tamilanda Continental Gold, this one stood alone but would have won any class today hands down. What can I say, she is a beautiful young liver bitch with everything I was looking for included in the package. Correct for size, make and shape, bone and substance and muscular development. Beautiful head and well carried ears make her a picture on the stand and when she moves effortlessly around the ring assisted by her expert handler, she is very impressive. Delighted to award her her 3rd CC. and BOB

MB no entries

NB 2 entries
1st Howard Riddle’s Shydally Star Attraction. Most attractive black bitch Quite tall but with lovely, elegant shape and moved freely round the ring.
2nd Quayle’s Cubalibre On One, 3rd in Junior. For me this young lady needs more time as she is a bit unfinished at the moment. Cobbier than one. Strides out well.

GB 3 entries [1ab]
1st Hughes Taliory Take Aim Fusilier of Carodal. Black bitch, smart and typy, well-constructed and muscled. Very attractive head and ears. Moved well on good feet.
2nd Sampson’s Tyrodal Seven of Nine at Dalstorm. Liver bitch to whom many of the above comments apply. Not her usual handler on the move so not very comfortable

PGB 4 entries
1st White’s Sophtspot La De Da at Belsmard. Young black bitch shown to advantage by experienced handler. Cobby type who has excellent head and ears, good feet, topline and tail carriage.
2nd Chance & Dodds Dotlun Maid of Orleans CPW19, Ir. Jun. Ch. Very elegant and pretty liver bitch. Beautiful make and shape down to good feet. Fit and in immaculate coat. Ground covering movement.
3rd Noble’s Ruebedu Sheik Yerbouti

LB 6 entries
Class of superb quality bitches.
1st Dunnachie & Phillips Dvojica Daisy Diamond really like this black bitch, caught my eye on entering the ring. Beautiful head with dark eye and intelligent expression. Expert handler gets the most out of her on move, reaching from front and driving from behind. Matured beautifully following her litter RCC
2nd Christie’s Checkmate Iz Terletskoy Dubravy JW [Imp Russ] . Much the same can be said about this slightly taller quality bitch but she lost out on her movement which was rather less controlled and positive on the day.
3rd Richardson’s Mapplewell Limited Edition

OB 6 entries [1ab]
1st McManus Boschendal Ashes of Roses Beautiful bitch who is knocking on the door. Quality all through from head to tail. Didn’t feel she was putting her all into showing today.
2nd Goodswen’s Alphadal Ain’t No Sunshine, what a lovely bitch to go over, mature and finished. Lovely body shape, correct bone with good feet and lovely steady movement. Very nice
3rd Cuthbertson’s Ellemstra Little Mix with Kalsidoni

VB 3 entries
1st Pearson’s Int/Ir/Hr Ch/Ch Kelevra Classic Cliché have watched this girl win all over UK, Ireland and Europe through her illustrious career and she is very beautiful. Not quite her usual sparkle in coat or condition today
2nd Noble’s Shulune Celtic Snapdragon of Ruebedu. Reserve in open, excellent type
3rd Kennedy’s Domdallino Dream

SMOB 1 entry
1st Gardner’s Ch Dvojica Chilli Chutney for Wrendragge JW This bitch has always caught eye and didn’t disappoint. Lovely to go over. Very correct for topline line, underline, tail set and carriage. Very fit and in lovely condition. Rather lethargic on move.

Brace 1 entry
1st Noble’s brace , love this class. Have had much fun moving two dogs myself. Beautiful pair moving freely and loving it. Well done!