British Dalmatian Club Open Show – Saturday 14th May 2022
I would like to thank the British Dalmatian Club Committee for the opportunity to judge at this open show. Also to all the exhibitors who entered their Dalmatians and accepted my placings with such good grace. Thank you to my two efficient stewards, Elaine Tilson and Brian Chessell, who kept everything running smoothly, as well as those who gave up their time to ensure the show could run. Without these people who give up their time we would not be able to enjoy our hobby.
Minor Puppy Dog (3-1A)
1st Wootton’s Tolkain Caliban, this black spotted 8 month old had a handsome masculine head set on elegant neck, still needs to tighten up in the front, but he had good rear angulation, he won this class as more settled on the move than 2nd place
2nd Christie’s Sophtspot Perfect Storm, just 6 months old, this black spotted boy was a delight to meet, stood he presented a balanced outline, still very much a puppy in head and he wasn’t as settled on the move as 1st place
Puppy Dog (6-0A)
1st Smith’s Rapanooey Sugar Donut, 11 month old black spotted lovely stamp of a dog, masculine head, good width of chest and front angulation, good bend of stifle and a lovely rounded hindquarters, expertly handled to show off his fore and aft movement, with a smooth rhythmic gait in profile he covers the ground with ease BPD
2nd Wootton’s Tolkain Caliban – placed 2nd in MPD
3rd Lyall’s Gloriandus Crown Prince of Jasquarella TAF NAF
Junior Dog (4-0A)
1st Wilkins’ Gloriandus Petersburg At Salvadorada (IMP RUS) NAF, 13 month old, black spotted boy won this class with his easy flowing movement driven from his rounded, muscular hindquarters, lovely masculine head, well off for bone this boy has a deep chest, straight legs to tight cat feet
2nd Croft’s Koroyza Viking Voyager, 14 month old, liver spotted boy of a different make and shape, shown in tip top condition, he has an elegant balanced outline when stood, it was a shame that on the move he kept trying to put his head down which meant his movement seemed less relaxed than 1st place
3rd Crookes Dalberry The Starburst, I have to mention the excellent rapport with his young handler who moved him on a loose lead which is always a pleasure to see when done to perfection
Yearling Dog (5-0A)
1st Richards Hafwenna We Will Rock You, 20 month old black spotted boy, masculine, honest dog of good proportions and outline, deep, capricious chest and rounded hindquarters, good muscle tone could imagine him going all day, shown on a loose lead his movement was effortless, I just preferred his maturity to 2nd place
2nd Wilkins’ Gloriandus Petersburg At Salvadorada (IMP RUS) NAF placed 1st in JD
3rd Hobbs & Whiting’s Rapanooey Ranunculus
Maiden Dog (3-0A)
1st Christie’s Sophtspot Perfect Storm placed 2nd in MPD, although only just six months his reach and drive on the move was more fluid when compared to the others in this class.
2nd Wilkins’ Jasquarella Fire ‘N’ Ice at Salvadorada, 3 year old, lightly spotted liver dog, moderate head, with kind expression, unfortunately tended to look up at his handler on the move which stilted his movement
3rd Nicholson’s Dalmalli King ‘N’ Country (IMP ZAF)
Novice Dog – No Entries
Graduate Dog (4-1A)
1st Dawson’s Washakie Sun Warrior, 2 year old, even covering of black spots on crisp white background, lovely masculine head set on good length of neck, balanced outline when stood still, handler tended to fidget which he copied, won the class on his effortless movement
2nd Gardner’s Wrendragge Stone The Crows 2 year old black spotted, another lovely masculine head, super deep chest and good front angulation, I’d like to see more muscle and strength in his rear to balance his more powerful front assembly
3rd Robbins & Hensman’s Jasquarella Edge Of Winter
Post Graduate Dog (1-0A)
1st Gardner’s Wrendragge Stone The Crows – placed 2nd in GD
Limit Dog (8-2A)
Wow what a class of up and coming male dogs, I was splitting hairs with my first three in this class, all wonderful examples of the breed, whose movement was effortless and free flowing, it was breath-taking to watch this class power around the ring.
1st Townson & Pardoe’s Kaytoni Oh What A Night at Daymadals, this 3 year old I had not had the pleasure of judging before, and only ever seeing him from the ringside it was fantastic to be able to get hands on this great stamp of a male dog, strong masculine head, balanced outline stood and on the move, he has the darkest of pigment, so his bold black spotting stands out on a crisp white background which really catches the eye, he powered around the ring from his muscular back end and won today on his maturity and depth of chest it was my pleasure to award him, Best Dog, Best Black Dog, Reserve Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex in Show
2nd Sampson’s Dalstorm Golden Guinea JW, 3 year old, black spotted, different make and shape to 1st place, but still an outstanding example of a male dog, handsome masculine head with intelligent expression, elegant balanced outline when stood and on the move, another I had not judged before and a pleasure to finally be able to get hands on him, his tail never stopped wagging really at one with his handler, Reserve Best Dog
3rd Green & Sears’ Alphadal Ain’t Misbehaving at Judally JW, 4 year old with an even covering of rich liver spotting, I judged him before as a junior, so it was super to get to see how he had matured into an outstanding example of a male in our breed, another presented in tip top condition, balanced when stood and on the move, it was my pleasure to award him Best Liver Dog
Open Dog (1-1A)
Special Junior Veteran Dog (3-3A)
Special Senior Veteran Dog (3-0A)
What a super class of three older dogs, who really came into their own as they strode out around the ring, all enjoying their day out
1st De Rozario’s Dalleaf D’Accord Avec Jemblewood, 12 year old, liver spotted dog, who certainly showed that Dalmatians never lose the muscle memory to stride out, his movement belied his age, an honest dog, with his masculine head, deep chest, good bend of stifle, well rounded hind quarters and shown in tip top condition, he was enjoying his day in the ring, long may he continue! Best Veteran Dog
2nd Scott-Allen & Davis’ Tolutim Yaffle, 10 year, black spotted boy, masculine head with a kind expression, lovely neck carriage into a firm topline held on the move, he was slightly overshadowed today by the personality of 1st place.
3rd Hurst’s Philcarthom Xcaliber at Finnidal
Minor Puppy Bitch (6-1A)
1st Christie’s Sophtspot Peek A Boo, just 6 months old, this pretty black spotted baby stood out in this class, pretty feminine head, correct front angulation, well rounded hind quarters, a balanced outline when stood and a super fluid movement, well behaved and obviously enjoying her first show, one I’ll watch with interest to see how she matures
2nd Richards’ Hafwenna Hey Jude 8 month, lovely rich liver spotted bitch with a pretty feminine head, good chest and tight cat feet, flowing movement still needs to tighten in the topline.
3rd Richards’ Hafwenna Blackbird
Puppy Bitch (6-0)
The future looks bright with such a lovely crop of puppies in this class and the last.
1st Collier’s Kallierbelle Ceithir, this 11 month old with an even covering of smaller black spots caught my eye, both standing and on the move, well broken ears framed her feminine head, plenty of bone and a good chest with spring of rib, super rear angulation presenting a balanced outline on the stand and on the move, she had a fantastic rapport with her handler, she floated effortlessly around the ring, it was a pleasure to award her Best Puppy Bitch, Best Black Bitch & Best Puppy in Show
2nd Tysterman’s Carodal Jacobs Ladder, another 11 month old, even covering of rich liver spots, pretty feminine head framed with well broken ears, good bone and chest, defined tuck, tight cat feet, not quite the presence when stood as first place, but another with effortless movement
3rd Kembrey’s Dalmark’s Banana-Rama
Junior Bitch (4-0A)
1st Scott-Allen & Davis’ Dallydyl Code Breaker, 14 month old bitch who I have oft admired ringside, so delighted with the opportunity to get hands on this girl who exudes quality from the tip of her nose to the end of her tail, feminine head with the softest inquisitive expression, evenly decorated rich liver spots, correct front angulation, deep chest, good tuck, well rounded rear with a good bend of stifle, standing she presented a beautiful balanced outline, she really excelled on the move, striding out with a rhythmic action demonstrating freedom of movement my pleasure to award her Reserve Best Bitch
2nd Chattaway’s Buzzbrook Lily Of The Valley, 13 month old, bold black spotting, strong head, well off for bone, good chest, lovely movement, she made her handler work hard today, as she was a bit of a fidget when stood but she was enjoying her day out and her spotty tail never stopped wagging
3rd Bolt’s Fakenham Fontanella
Yearling Bitch (5-0A)
Another lovely class of promising youngsters, splitting hairs between 1st & 2nd place
1st Derrick & Ryan’s Kalokairie’s Hocus Pocus, 20 month old, this lightly spotted liver has a pretty head with intelligent expression, not overdone in any way, good front and rear angulation when stood and on the move presents an elegant, balanced outline, totally at one with her handler I really enjoyed watching this well schooled girl on the move
2nd Finlay’s Dvojica Excuse My French at Dalfin JW, 19 month old, bold black spots on a crisp white background, shown in super condition, kind expression, well sprung ribs and good bone, fluid movement, certainly enjoying her day with her non stop waggy tail, just not as settled as 1st place when being gone over, and on another day could easily swap places
3rd Cattermole’s Jasquarella Ice Queen of Kalvadene
Maiden Bitch (6-1A)
1st Penn’s Dalfellin Agape, 18 month old, lightly black spotted girl, well defined head on elegant neck, deep chest and correct angulation front and back, the tightest of cat feet, she strode around the ring with ease holding her topline
2nd Christie’s Sophtspot Peek A Boo, placed 1st in MPB, she certainly held her own in this class amongst the older exhibits, I just preferred the maturity of 1st place
3rd Tysterman’s Carodal Jacobs Ladder, placed 2nd in PB
Novice Bitch (7-0A)
1st Nicholson’s Steyndal Simply The Best at Dibynn, 2 year old, black spotted bitch with a good outline stood and on the move, moderate head framed with well broken ears, well laid shoulders and straight legs to catlike feet, well sprung ribs and rounded hindquarters this outgoing, happy girl’s tail never stopped wagging
2nd Bolt’s Fakenham Fontanella, 15 month old, black spotted bitch of good proportions with good chest and rear angulation, shown in tip top condition she placed 3rd in JB but was much more settled on the move in this class, in the previous class she tended to look up at her handler which stilts her movement and affects her length of stride at the front, when she looks forward then she really strides out which earned her the place swap in this class.
3rd Chattaway’s Buzzbrook Lily Of The Valley placed 2nd JB
Graduate Bitch (6-1A)
1st Scott-Allen & Davis’ Dallydyl Code Breaker, placed 1st in JB & Reserve Best Bitch
2nd Kembrey’s Dalmark The Ash Blonde, 2 year old, evenly liver spotted bitch, slightly smaller overall make and shape than 1stplace with a moderate head on good length of neck, elegant outline stood and on the move, she glided effortlessly around the ring
3rd Morgan’s Malbreow Wish Upon A Star
Post Graduate (3-1A)
1st Sampson’s Tyrodal Seven of Nine at Dalstorm, 2 year old, even covering of smaller liver spots this girl is eye catching, a stunning example of the breed, moderate feminine head on a good length of neck, well laid back shoulders, good bone, straight legs to tight cat feet, deep chest with plenty of heart room, good rear angulation and super width of thigh to bend of stifle, she held her top line on move as she strode out around the ring
2nd Healey & Wheaton’s Hebemor Ruby Tiger From Acinonyx JW, 3 year old, good covering of rich liver spotting, elegant head set on good length of neck, well proportioned when stood, and another wonderful mover, I just preferred the rear angulation of my 1st place when stood
Limit Bitch (11-3A)
1st Barry & Cobb’s Kalokairie Guilty Pleasure, 3 year old, with an even covering of liver spots, this girl felt super underhand, intelligent expression well framed by broken ears, deep chest and good spring of rib with correct angulation fore and rear she presented an elegant outline when stood, I liked her a lot, unfortunately she was playing up on the move today which cost her further awards, such a shame as once she gets going she has a super rhythmic movement with reach and drive.
2nd White’s Sophtspot La De Da at Belsmard, 2 year old, lightly black spotted bitch, smaller in make and shape and not the maturity in body as 1st place but really caught my eye on the move, her handler certainly gets the best out of her as they glided effortlessly around ring together, good overall proportions, I just preferred the maturity in outline of 1st place.
3rd Thorner’s Alphadal’s Sweet Dreamer of Naracoopa
Open Bitch (4-1A)
1st Healey’s Dalmark The White Witch At Hebemor, my first thoughts when I ran my hands over her were Wow! This 7 year old bitch with her even covering of rich liver spotting was my find of the day, presented in absolutely tip top condition, a stunning example of the breed, I last judged her as a 2 year old and what a pleasure to be able to judge her again and appreciate how she had matured, there is nothing over done about her and she is the epitome of a carriage dog, pretty feminine head on an elegant neck, correct angulation giving a balanced outline stood and on the move, shown on a loose lead she was allowed to reach out and drive as she floated effortlessly around the ring, this girl has what it takes to carry out hours of work behind a carriage. She quite rightly cleaned up on the awards today! Best Bitch, Best Liver Bitch, Best Veteran Bitch, she just kept showing herself to perfection and it was my pleasure to award her Best in Show and Best Veteran in Show
2nd De Rozario’s Jemblewood Jelly Bean (IKC) , 5 year old, with bold black spotting was certainly enjoying her day out and making her handler work hard to keep up with her exuberant demeanour, super make and shape, everything in the right place underhand, good depth of chest she moved steadily around the ring with power and drive from well rounded hindquarters
3rd Hobbs & Whiting’s Sophtspot Knockout at Rapanooey
Special Junior Veteran Bitch (7-1A)
What a privilege to have the opportunity to go over this class, all fantastic examples of our breed, most of which I have had the honour of judging before
1st Morgan’s Winflash Olympic Star JW ShCM, 9 year old, this black spotted bitch was shown in fit hard condition, she really caught my eye on the move, her movement is so economic, she hardly looks like she is making any effort as she glides around ring, not over done in any way she is perfectly balanced stood and on the move, there was no denying this girl is fit for purpose and function
2nd Finlay’s Ch Dvojica Black Swan at Dalfin ShCM, 9 year old, black spotted bitch, who I have had the pleasure of judging before as a 2 year old, since then she has had a fantastic show career, how wonderful to get hands on again to appreciate how she has matured, she just exudes femininity, shown in tip top condition she strode out around the ring with reach, drive and effortless movement
3rd Tingey’s Dallyador The Enchanteress JW
Special Senior Veteran Bitch (3-1A)
1st Thorner’s Tolutim Evensong at Naracoopa ShCM, this 11 year old, black spotted I have judged before, pretty feminine head on elegant neck, she was shown in good condition, she has a balanced outline on move and although she wanted to cut the corners there was no denying her super fluid movement
2nd Neal’s Tolkain Portobello Belle, this 10 year old black spotted girl was certainly enjoying her day out, her tail never stopped, she made good use of the ring to make the most of her day out, and although carrying a bit of weight over her shoulders, there was no mistaking that everything was in the right place underhand
Brace
1st Mr C & Mrs A Healey, liver spotted, mother and daughter pair, who moved in unison to win this class
3rd Mrs C Chappell & Mr K Williams
Josiane Kaal
