SScottish Kennel Club May 2024

Thank you to the Officers and Executive Council of the Scottish Kennel Club for the invitation to judge at this prestigious show.

A big thank you also goes to my Steward Joan, who single handedly stewarded and kept the ring in good order; considering that there was another Dalmatian ring adjacent, the circumstances were difficult with two Championship shows being implemented at the same time.

Prior to both shows commencing, in partnership with my judge colleague in the adjacent ring, we had strategised a plan to keep disruption to a minimum with an attempt to mitigate disruption for the exhibitors. It was inevitable that there would be some ‘clashes’ -with such a large entry for both judges, and I can only offer sincere apologies to you, if you experienced difficulties and compromise because of it.

Thank you also to you the exhibitors for entering, the quality of the Dalmatian exhibits in some of the classes were excellent, it made the job in hand difficult and there were some very close decisions.

Some of the exhibits who were not in the cards, on another day, my placings may have been different. It was a case of the ‘dog on the day’, two minutes to show case your dog is not long, and I had to judge the dogs according to the Breed Standard, exemplifying virtues and not faults.

The ring size was adequate, one would always like a bigger ring to showcase the great freedom of movement a Dalmatian has.

General Overview

Most dogs were in a fit muscular condition, there were a few exhibits that were just far too heavy and appeared coarse. Spotting was also very good overall.

I was pleased with my main winners and did surprise myself with some decisions on the day but, until one gets one’s hands on the dogs you cannot judge from outside of the ring.

Areas of concern- short was the operative word of the day. The Dalmatian Breed Standard asks for a Dalmatian’s length, from point of shoulder to buttock, to be slightly greater than height from withers to ground, with a powerful level back and a strong loin. When viewed in profile numerous exhibits looked ‘square’ i.e. being too short. There were many exhibits being short in rib, short in loin and sometimes short in both! This reflected upon movement, with little propulsion from the rear, and lack of the driving action that gives the Dalmatian its smooth, rhythmic stride. When viewed from above the loin should be strong, it was apparent that the breadth of loin was lacking in some exhibits, giving the appearance of a ‘waist’.

Please consider the length of your breeding stock, short -coupled dogs do not move with fluidity and propulsion and could not fulfil the purpose that they were originally bred for.

Tails- There were far too may exhibits with short tails. The Dalmatian Standard asks for the length of the tail to reach approximately to the hock, many were at least two vertebrae short.

Temperament- a few exhibits were reticent; I did manage to go over all the dogs with some empathetic coaxing and did not push any dog over the threshold if they did not want to be handled.

Head and Skull- Generally the breed is in a good place with heads, a few short muzzles but no real ‘snipey’ muzzles and no ‘domed’ heads over the occiput that used to be prevalent some years ago.

Eyes- Good eye shape in most exhibits, a few exhibits with a round eye shape that detracted from the overall expression. Eye colour generally good, although some of the younger classes, with liver spotted exhibits, had lighter eye colour, however, this was forgiven, with time the eye colour should darken. (One exhibit had a small ‘wall-eyed’ fleck in its iris, but it was barely noticeable).

Mouth - Dentition overall very good, clean teeth, two level bites observed.

Ears- Generally most exhibits had good ear carriage and shape- one, or two exhibits had poor ear carriage, set too far back, shape and size, being far too small.

Forequarters- Generally shoulders and forequarters need to improve, however, there were some exhibits with good layback of shoulder and good angulated fronts.

Hindquarters- Generally good, most exhibits had some degree of moderate angulation, hocks did not appear to be problematic.

Feet- Good overall, a couple of exhibits displayed untypical splayed feet.

Coat- Overall most exhibits had a good coat, a couple of exhibits had mild ‘dally rash’ but it was not extensive.

Size- Generally was correct, balance was of prime importance.

Gait/Movement- Movement, overall could be improved in the breed, that is not to say that some exhibits didn’t move well, with fluidity, long reach in front and a good driving movement at the back. (Keeping a level back, top line), when gaiting, was prevalent in my main winners).

“Any dog can be made to look good on the stack” an eminent judge told me once, but to achieve a great freedom of movement with a smooth, powerful, rhythmic action with a long stride which is necessary for the original purpose of the Dalmatian, it needs to have the length in its body to do so. Reach and drive in some exhibits was lacking but most exhibits, who had a decent length of loin, showed good reach and drive. I did observe some ‘dishing action’ in front movement that I had not seen before, few exhibits ‘toed in’, which is an improvement from when I previously judged. (A couple of exhibits had all four feet off the floor, at the same time, akin to a ‘bouncy’ Bull Terrier). Aft movement was generally ok, there will always be a degree of convergence when dogs trot away and the speed of the trot can sometimes make the dog appear close behind when in fact it is not, it is simply convergence.

Minor Puppy Dog Entries 3, Abs.0
1st and Best Puppy Dog Stock’s Dalmark’s Jubilations at Nospar. 8 months, liver spotted. General Impression- well balanced dog, evenly spotted, with an appealing head and dark amber eye. Correct length of rib and loin, with a level back, just tends to raise his croup higher than his withers at times, this should resolve with age. Good angulation fore and aft. Had a correct tail set, tightest of cat like feet. Happy and outgoing in temperament. Moved well, still immature but should make the grade. He has a promising future.
2nd Wilkin’s Anima Cordis Perfect Lover For Salvadorada. 7 months, black spotted. Raw baby, longer caste than 1st. Good head shape, nice length of neck that flows into withers, moved well for a youngster. Moderately angulated front and a good depth of thigh already seen at the rear. Tail set good, feet good, not quite as tight as 1st. Will be interesting to see how he matures, handled well and was happy to be gone over too.
3rd Mckay’s Sophtspot Touch of Gold

PD Entries 0

Junior Dog Entries 10 Abs.1
1st. and RDCC. Dinsdale’s Dotlun Apache Running Bear. 11 months, liver spotted. This youngster really impressed. Beautifully spotted, with an appealing head, (“my notes say loved his head”), dark amber eye, ear placement perfect, nicely spotted and broken too. Nicely arched neck that flowed smoothly into withers. Balanced in fore and aft angulation, with a good depth of chest, ribs carried well back, level back, which he held on the move. Showed good front extension with propulsion from the hindquarters. Good tail set and carriage, again tightest of catlike feet. Maintained typical breed type in my opinion and all-round impression was that he was just my ‘cup of tea’. He has the brightest of futures. Pleased to award him RDCC.
2nd. Wilkin’s Salvadorada Heads Will Roll JW. 18 months, liver spotted. Another quality youngster. Was unfortunate to meet the 1st in this class and on another day, placings may have been reversed. Up to size but balanced in overall picture. Pleasing head shape with amber eye and pleasing expression. Balanced fore and aft, good length of rib and loin. Spotting was even and well distributed, of correct size and shape. He has good feet, a good tail set and carriage. Not quite the reach and drive today of 1st but moved steadily. He should have a positive future too.
3rd Barrett’s Dalamanti Duke’s Legend.

Post Graduate Entries 12 Abs 3 Splitting hairs over the first two placings, both had good virtues, and both moved well.
1st Williamson’s Shydally Ultimate Edition JW. 2 years, black spotted. Has a good head shape and dark eye, with a moderately angulated front and rear. Having a good length of rib and deep capacious chest. Deep pigmentation to spotting. Tight cat like feet. Tail was carried high on the move and unfortunately curled over his back but not when stood. Won this class on his movement overall. Moved out well with freedom and with reach and drive.
2nd Cuthbertson’s Kalsidoni Blue Gemstone. 19 months, black spotted. Pleasing head and expression, would prefer a darker eye. Presents an overall balanced picture, with a good length of upper arm, ribs carried well back. On the move he was steady, would have preferred more reach and drive, however movement was sound, and he had good front movement coming towards with good rear movement on going away. Tail and tail set good, feet cat like.
3rd. Smith’s Rapanooey Sugar Donut At Spotamour JW.

Limit Dog Entries 10 Abs 0 A good class to judge, enjoyed judging the overall quality of dogs in this class.
1st. Hobbs & Whiting’s Rapanooey Ranunculus. 3 years, liver spotted. This dog was an easy class winner, with a smooth action when moving that was effortless. I like him for overall breed type, good size not being too big, appealing, well-proportioned head and lovely expression with a dark amber eye. Being well balanced, had a good spotting pattern, held a level back when moving, well angulated front and rear, well ribbed back with a good length of loin, tight cat like feet. It was a pity that he just didn’t have that verve, he really looked as if he just didn’t want to be there when stood. (I would have liked to have considered him further).
2nd. Barrett’s Dalamanti Caesars Palace. 4 years, black spotted. Portrayed a pleasing picture overall, being a good size with a well-balanced frame. Liked his head and dark eye, neck was nicely arched and flowed well into his withers. Ribs carried well back. Having a good length of upper arm, moderately angulated front and rear, with a good tail set and carriage. Another that excelled on the move. He moved out well, with reach and drive, kept a level back on the move, and did not deviate when going out and back. If I was being ‘picky’, I would have preferred a cleaner spotting pattern, however that did not detract from his overall virtues.
3rd. Robbins & Hensman’s Jasquarella Edge of Winter at Palouse.

Open Dog Entries 11 Abs 2
1st DCC and Best of Breed Townson & Pardoe’s Kaytoni Oh What A Night With Daymadals. 5 years, black spotted. This dog exudes breed type and quality. Balanced, a strong muscular dog yet retaining elegance. Overall, presented a desirable picture, with densely black pigmentation to spotting pattern, coat was sleek and glossy. Having a good head and intelligent expression with a flat skull and a powerful muzzle. He has a very dark oval eye. I liked his neck into wither placement, which was a smooth transition and a level back, both on the move and when stood. Front legs were straight with strong round bone. His shoulder placement was well laid back with a good, angulated front and rear, having a depth of thigh and well bent stifle that was muscular. Tail length reached his hock, and his feet were tight and cat like. On the move was where he reached his pinnacle, he demonstrated a rhythmic action with a long stride and driving propulsion from the rear. In profile, and on the out and back, he maintained a steady but driving gait. He was well handled and engaged with his handler giving full attention to the job in hand. I was pleased to award him Dog CC and BOB.
2nd. and Best Veteran in Breed Croft & Cobb’s Ch. Kalokairie’s Bullet Proof. 9 years, liver spotted. An upstanding dog, projects himself well, muscular, and symmetrical in outline, built on clean lines. Has a powerful muzzle with a moderate amount of stop to head, dark amber eye. Being fit without lumber or coarseness. Deep capacious chest, well ribbed back with a good length of loin, rounded hindquarters with a good second thigh. Good length of upper arm and tight cat like feet. A powerful mover with a long stride and a powerful level back both standing and when moving. He has a great freedom of movement. Similar in type to 1st, both having the length of body to enable them to move with propulsion. He has substance whilst retaining elegance and the picture is completed with distinctive liver spotting. Was pleased to hear he was shortlisted in the group. His owners should be proud, he defies his age and should continue to have an encouraging future.
3rd. Locke-Mcfadzean’s Ch. Caprillis Panache Over Sassafras.

Veteran Dog Entries 3 Abs. 1
1st. Neath Duggan & Baker’s Ch. Buffrey Incognito By Dalleaf JW VW. 9 years, black spotted. First impression, what a showman! Immaculately presented, having dense black spotting on a pure white coat. Fully engaged with his handler, making a superb team. A balanced dog, with a good head, broad between the ears, framed by correctly placed ears. His neck has a good length and connects with a well-defined wither. Outline is clean, with a powerful level back, strong in loin and a slight arch to his croup. Tight cat like feet He moves with purpose, very much at one with his handler. Lovely demeanour too, a worthy Champion.
2nd. Marley and Libbey’s Bellili’s D’amore DeLoin Sh.cm Shcex VW. 9 years, black spotted. Presents a pleasing picture, another with dense black spotting on a pure white coat. Correct size and weight, a balanced dog. Head proportions correct, with a very dark eye, good length of muzzle, which is powerful. Correct tail and tail carriage, which was nicely spotted. Used the ring well, when moving, just beginning to show the signs of age with a slight ‘falling off’ at the croup when seen in profile movement. He is a fit dog, with good overall muscle tone, a credit to his owners.

Special Beginners Dog Entries 7 Abs. 0
1st. Moss & Moss’s Sadiedel Let Ur Heart Decide. 14 months, black spotted. Good size and with a well-balanced shape. Quite eye catching, I particularly liked his decoration and well spotted ears. He was fairly angulated at both front and rear but retained balance. Good neck into wither placement and held a level back on the stand, not quite the fluidity on the move, and tends to raise his croup when moving, however he just needs time. He is still a young dog and needs to mature. He already has a deep brisket, reaching to elbow. Having a correct tail set and carriage, with tight cat like feet. Was pleased to be informed that this class win gave him his final points for his Junior Warrant.
2nd. Barreto’s Dalamanti Morning Sunshine. 13 months, black spotted. Another young dog who needs time to mature. Lots to like about this dog, he was also nicely decorated, with a good coat texture, hard and dense. With a good head, having a flat skull and breadth between the ears. He had a good front assembly, with well angulated forequarters. He was sufficiently ribbed back but would prefer more length in loin, just tends to drop his topline at the croup, when moving and standing. Good temperament too on this dog, his tail never stopped wagging, looked like he was enjoying his day out.
3rd. Pilgrim’s Nospar’s Drambuie JW.

Good Citizen Dog Entries 2 Abs 0
1st Newton’s What you see is What You Get Passionate About You For Chizzmic. (Imp. Belgium). 16 months, blackspotted. Substantial dog, with plenty of bone and substance. Darkly pigmented spotting, with nicely spotted ears, correctly placed on a slightly domed head. Dark eye -would prefer more length of muzzle in head. Well angulated front, good lay back of shoulder placement and well-rounded hindquarters, he looked good on the stand. With ribs well back and a good length of loin, correct tail set and tight cat like feet. When moving he just didn’t get his act together today, a little unsettled on the out and back with his movement lacking fluidity, he tended to suspend his action in profile as if he was distracted by something outside of the ring.
2nd. Grant’s Kevin Dude Of The Glen. 3 years, liver spotted. Overall picture was a taller dog, and height to withers was greater than his point of shoulder to buttock. Would have preferred more substance, however, he had a good head with a powerful muzzle, dark eye and good decoration, a rich coloured liver. Of fair angulation front and rear, with ribs well back. He moved out quite well, I would have preferred a longer stride. Disposition was outgoing, he was happy to be performing and was totally focused on his handler.

Minor Puppy Bitch Entries 3 Abs1
1st Sampsons’ Dalstorm Just Waltzing. 8 months, liver spotted. A lovely shape on this youngster, found her quite appealing. Extremely well-schooled, she had to rush in from the other Dalmatian ring, but this did not perturb her in any way, she took it all in her stride. Head just needs to finish, needs more stop and eye colour needs to darken, however, these should come in time. Nicely arched neck, with a good length, that flows well into her withers. Balanced, with a level back, not short in any way. (Ribs carried well back and a good length of loin). Deep brisket, well angulated front and rear, tight cat feet and a correct tail set. She moved out well for one so young and kept a level back on the move. She is feminine, with enough substance and should have a bright future.
2nd. Mckay’s Sophtspot Twit Twoo. 6 months, black spotted. Unfortunate to meet the 1st, just at 6 months of age, already has a quality about her. Slightly longer caste than 1st, with good decoration having well defined spots and a good distribution of spots. Again, head just needs to finish in stop, but already has a good dark eye. Liked her front assembly, with a well laid-back shoulder and strong round bone to forelegs. Balanced on the stand, with a level back and good rounded hindquarters. Not quite as together on the move as 1st, but she already has the gait that suggests with maturity she should move out well. (There were a few paces where she did show a lengthy stride and propulsion from behind, she has all the qualities there to do well).

Puppy Bitch Entries 6 Abs 1
1st and Best Puppy in Breed, Bryder’s Diocletian Aberfeldy. 11 months, black spotted. A quality puppy throughout. Balanced, feminine yet retaining substance. Appealing head, that still needs to finish, would prefer it to be broader. On the stand and moving, keeps a level back, with a long striding action, straight forelegs with good strong bone down to tight cat like feet. Moves well for a youngster. No deviation on the out and back, moved with fluidity. Spotting pattern is good, with the darkest of pigment on a pure white coat. Moderately angulated front and rear with ribs well back and a good length in loin. Tail set and carriage correct. Well-schooled and attentive to her handler. She should have a favourable future.
2nd. Wilkin’s Salvadorada Jagadamba. 9 months, black spotted. Built on the same lines as the 1st. Just slightly heavier in substance and type, however, another puppy with quality and balance. With much to like, pleasing head and expression, preferred her head to 1st, with a good stop and broad, flat skull between her ears. Slightly longer caste, with a fair length of neck and a well-defined wither. Good angulation both front and rear, well rounded hindquarters with a well-defined stifle. She moved well but not quite the fluidity of 1st. 1st being more mature, had just got it together on the move, but on another day could easily swap placings. One to watch in the future.
3rd. Christie’s Sophtspot Sugar Plum.

Junior Bitch Entries 9 Abs. 1
1st. Quayle’s Cubalibre Star Attraction. 1 year, liver spotted. Overall picture was a balanced bitch, with plenty of bone and substance. Nicely decorated with rich liver spotting, well distributed too. Having good head proportions, framed by spotty ears (slightly stronger in head than my personal preference, has a clean powerful muzzle and clean lips). Good width to front assembly and a well angulated shoulder. She has a deep capacious chest, with well-rounded hindquarters. Feet are cat like, and tail set correct. She covered the ground well on moving, with an easy long stride, keeping a level back. She appeared a little unsettled by the noisy hall, her handler moved her steadily and I would perhaps like to see less steadiness and more propulsion, which I am sure she is capable of and a driving action from the rear. Nevertheless, her movement won her the class on the day, and she is still a youngster, so something to work towards in the future.
2nd. Valentine’s Dvojica Fizzy Pop. 11 months, black spotted. Built on finer lines than 1st, smaller in type, a feminine bitch with a kind expression. Projects herself well, she has a definite presence. Not as strong in head type than 1st, lovely length of neck which flows well into withers. With clean outlines and symmetrically balanced, she is eye catching. Nicely decorated with a pure white coat, well broken spotty ears, and a spotty tail. Moderately angulated at front and rear. She moved out well and held a level back on the move. Again, good tail set and cat like feet. Just preferred the ground covering reach of 1st, but not much in it overall. Much to like about her … will watch her progress with interest.
3rd. Tingeys’ Dallyador White Magnolia

Post Graduate Bitch Entries 18 Abs. 3
1st and BCC Barnes & O’Leary’s Steyndal Baroness. 18 months, liver spotted. A superb quality throughout this bitch, feminine yet retaining substance, balanced and demonstrates excellent breed type. Still young and needs to mature some more, however, her attributes are all there. With outstanding decoration, she was decorated with spots that were well distributed and of the correct size, including spotty ears and a spotted tail too. Excels in head proportions with a dark amber eye, good amount of stop to head and correct ear placement and size, ears carried well. Having an arched neck of fair length, smoothly transitioning into a well -defined wither. Level, powerful back, chest deep and capacious, reaching to the elbows, and well ribbed back with a good length of loin, which was muscular and slightly arched. Of moderate angulation front and rear, which was balanced. Temperament was outstanding too, confident, and outgoing. She moved with great fluidity and freedom, covering the ground effortlessly. Long striding and a straight-lined action on the out and back. Nothing exaggerated here. Handler gets the best out of her, displays animation and attentive to handler. Pleased to award her top bitch honours. I will watch her future with interest.
2nd. Howard’s Decoda’s Toffee Apple. 2.5 years, liver spotted. Another with lots to like, feminine, with an exquisite head, having a dark amber eye and such an appealing expression. Presents a well-balanced picture, would have preferred more angulation in front, but she was not short in body proportions. With good decoration, evenly spotted, I liked her symmetrical, clean outline. Neck was also nicely arched and flowed into withers with a strong level back. On the move would have preferred more propulsion from the back, handler moved her steadily, I feel not quite reaching her true potential and would like to see her moved at a faster pace.
3rd. Neath Duggan & Coyne’s Kelevra Pickle My Fennel With Buffrey.

Limit Bitch Entries 12 0 Abs.
1st.and RBCC Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra. 3 years, black spotted. This bitch has lovely breed type with nothing exaggerated about her. Has substance and overall, in a fit muscular condition. (I liked her size and weight proportions). Good head shape with a dark eye, correct ear placement and carries her ears well. With dark pigmented black spots on a pure white background, she is eye catching. This bitch excels in front assembly, with a well angulated front and a good layback of shoulder. A level, strong, powerful back, with a strong loin and breadth to loin, transitioning into strong, rounded hindquarters, a correct tail set and carriage completes the picture. Where she comes into her own is on the move. Absolutely reaches and drives with propulsion, keeping a level top line and a rhythmic action. I considered her for top honours, she truly looks good in profile action, moves effortlessly around the ring. (Just some constructive criticism, handler appeared a little nervous and needs to relax, has a habit of ‘pillaring’ the bitch’s neck, which pushes her whole front assembly back and detracts from a clean outline, this can easily be remedied with practice. This is a fine example of the breed; she will stand naturally if allowed to without the above that spoils her overall outline).
2nd. Derrick & Ryan’s Kalokairie’s Hocus Pocus. 3 years, liver spotted. Overall picture was quality, an elegant bitch, nice to go over. Appealing head, with a broad flat skull and powerful muzzle, alert expression, uses her ears well. Good front assembly, with a good reach of neck. Has a dark amber eye. Well ribbed back, with a strong level back and a slight rise over croup. Strong hindquarters, with a good turn of stifle and strong hocks. Decoration could be better as sparsely spotted on the one side; however, this did not detract from her attributes. She moves with a ‘flamboyant’ style, slightly kicks out at the back with some suspension observed, this could be exuberance and due to the pace that she is moved. She does moves with purpose and drive and looks quite flashy in profile movement.
3rd. Hughes’s Carodal Coast to Coast.

Open Bitch Entries 12 Abs. 2 Difficult class to judge, quality was excellent, I wished I had more red cards and was ‘splitting hairs’ with some choices.
1st Richardson’s Ch. Mapplewell Limited Edition. 5 years, black spotted. Won this class on her movement, she really moves with reach and drive and powers around the ring. Rhythmic in action and true on the out and back. Held a level top line on the move, with a good reach in front and propulsion from the back. I couldn’t deny her the red card today as she deserved it. An eye-catching bitch with large densely black pigmented spots. A more compact type, smaller than some bitches present today, but balanced. Has a feminine head, with good head proportions and carries her ears well. Enough reach to neck and a strong powerful back, with a good width to front assembly. Having a good depth of thigh and to complete the picture a correct tail set and carriage. Outgoing in temperament and appeared to be enjoying her day out. A worthy Champion.
2nd. Chance & Dodd’s Ch/Ir Ch/ Swiss Ch. Dotlun Apache Inch Perfect JW. 2 years, liver spotted. Another worthy Champion. Such a quality bitch, balanced with a symmetrical outline. A rich liver colour to her well distributed decoration. Feminine yet retains substance, with an appealing spotty face of good proportions, and dark amber eye. Having a good front assembly, with a well angulated front, rear angulation equally as good, well-rounded hindquarters, excelled in length of rib and topline. Tight cat like feet and a correct tail set with carriage. She moved with a free-flowing action and very correct on the out and back. Attentive and animated. I was really splitting hairs with her and the 1st, on another day they could swap places. I preferred her for type and symmetry, but the 1st just moved today with such power and propulsion. It was a close decision.
3rd. White’s Ch. Sophspot La De Da At Belsmard Shcex

Veteran Bitch Entries 5 Abs 2
1st. Shepherd’s Dalfire Ama Gonna Get It. 11 years, black spotted. A balanced bitch, nicely marked with an outgoing temperament, her spotted tail never stopped wagging. Head slightly domed with a good length to muzzle, and a dark eye, framed by spotty ears. In a fit condition for her age, just showing some looseness on underline. Balanced in angulation and has a strong level back, with a slight rise over croup. She moved well and kept a level back when moving, liked her topline and well ribbed back construction.
2nd. Lamb’s Ch. Dalpetro Diamond JW. 7 years, black spotted. Overall paints a pleasing picture. Has an exuberant temperament, tends to anticipate her handler (treats) and drops at the hock, which causes her to ‘fall off’ at the back, lowering her topline. Well decorated with a round, distinctive spotting pattern. Has a good head shape, with a defined stop, good reach of neck and a well-defined wither. Good width to front and a good turn of stifle in hindquarters. Moved well, close call with 1st. but I would prefer more length of loin and a stronger topline overall.
3rd. Shepherd’s Dalfire Bling in Spots.

Special Beginners Bitch Entries 9 Abs. 0
1st. Tystermans’ Carodal Jacobs Ladder. 2 years, liver spotted. First impression, correct in size and a good shape, having richly coloured liver spots. Good decoration, well distributed spots, of a smaller size. Has enough substance, very feminine, with a dark amber eye, and a very appealing expression, (notes say pretty face). Having balanced angulation, front and rear, although moderate. Moved steadily, nothing exaggerated. I feel she has much more to come, still needs to mature somewhat. I was pleased to see she was awarded Special Beginners Utility Group 1.
2nd. Melling’s Jemblewood Candy Floss. 2 years, liver spotted. A balanced bitch, another that needs to mature, symmetrical in outline, with many of the same attributes as 1st. Slightly longer in muzzle than first, has a dark amber eye. Has lovely decoration, with well-defined spots, having substance whilst retaining femininity. Good in wither and a powerful level back, which she retained on the move. Well ribbed back. Moved well, with no deviation on the out and back. Not much between 1st and 2nd, just preferred the head and pasterns on 1st.
3rd. Hunter’s Salvadorada Her Highness.

Good Citizen Bitch Entries 3 Abs. 0
1st Foster’s Perdita’s Tomorrowland JW. 3 years, black spotted. Won this class easily on her movement, she has an effortless gait, with a long reach in stride and a good driving action from the rear, rhythmical. I was impressed with her fluidity and freedom of movement. She excels in head proportions with a very dark eye. I liked her for type, substance, and balance. Nothing exaggerated or overdone in any way. Had a lovely demeanour too, very together with her handler. Just a little loose on underline, but this did not detract from her overall virtues.
2nd. Melling’s Jemblewood Candy Floss. (see 2nd in Special Beginners Bitch).
3rd. Pace’s Sadiedel’s Arab Girl

Judges Critique – Miss J.M. Wright (Millbelle)