Judge : Mrs M. Cuthbertson

Many thanks to my two able stewards and to all exhibitors. It was difficult at times to find exhibits that conformed to our Breed Standard. I found bitches far outshone the dogs for quality and type. There is too much variation in height and too many heads that are not typical. Too many looked good standing but did not live up to expectation on the move and lacked muscle tone  There are still some with short tails, a lack of forechest, croups that fall away too quickly and not enough “cat like” feet. However the majority were shown in clean condition and there were no signs of shyness or aggression. Some nice dogs had to go cardless. It was a pleasure to see some examples of great quality albeit mostly in the higher classes and it was a pleasure to hear the applause for my main winners.
  
Dogs.

Minor Puppy. 1 Entry.

1st Fox’s Dalliviro Lightyear. 6 months old nicely grown black dog with confidence and a happy disposition. Well covered, good strong frame. Clear bold spots on sparkling white coat. Developing well in all departments but very much a baby. Moved out well with his handler. Well presented and handled

Puppy. 4 Entries 0 Abs.

1st Talbot’s Dalpetro Declan at Leaveslake. Almost 10 months. Well grown liver puppy with plenty of bone and substance. Well developed in head with good pigment, dark eyes and well carried ears. Strong neck into well laid shoulders, level topline. Ribs well sprung with deep chest giving plenty of heart room. Rear quarters are developing well. Has a good length of stride with good forward reach. Strode out well.
2nd Locke-McFadzean’s Sassafras Berkellum. Almost 11 months. Nicely grown youngster. Bold black spots on brilliant white background.   Kind expression, dark eyes and well carried ears. Head of good proportions. Good depth of chest with decent length of rib. Well rounded thigh. At the moment not as tidy in front action as first.
Lamb’s Dalpetro Decaprio

Junior. 4 Entries 0 Abs.

1st. Bolt’s Fakenham Ferrera Rocher.  Liver boy presenting overall sound construction both front and rear. Well developed head of correct proportions, strong muzzle, correct bite and well placed and carried ears used to give delightful expression. Elegant neck into strong wither, level topline and well rounded croup. Legs with strong round bone and well arched toes with strong pasterns and thick pads. Tail well set and carried correctly. Deep chest, good lay back of shoulder. Tight feet, up on his toes. Good width of thigh. Best mover in this class. Strode out well with long stride, excellent forward reach and strength over rear. Well presented and handled to show off his many attributes.
2nd Todhunter’s Millbelle Young Gun. Strongly built liver of good colour. A balanced dog of good demeanour. Liked his head and eye colour. Good body shape and well muscled. Strode out well with positive action. Much to like.
3rd Harrison-Stratford’s Dalkereve Dark Dragon JW

Post Grad. 10 Entries 1 Abs.

1st Webb & Crystall’s Dalleaf Devil in Disguise at Jemblewood. Eye catching black dog. Very well constructed with excellent size, make and shape. Head is masculine with correct proportions. Correct bite. Well off for bone and well muscletoned. Strong straight legs with well arched toes and strong pasterns. Lovely elegant, reachy neck. Clearly defined wither leading to level back. Well rounded rib cage with decent depth of chest. Strength over loin. Has a positive action with excellent forward reach and strong rear quarters enabling him to move with purpose. Presented in tiptop condition and expertly handled.
2nd Allcock’s Creaganbrec Face of Beau at Dalspartan. Smart young liver boy presented in very good condition. Good make and shape with plenty of substance. Head of good proportions. Rich amber eye colour with complete pigmentation. Powerful muzzle. Reachy neck into good shoulders. Strong over loin. Unsettled on the move.
3rd. Whiting’s Cibrith Captain Kirk JW ShCM

Limit. 9 Entries 1 Abs.

1st. Munro’s Tanstar Sea The Stars.  Eyecatching black presented in immaculate condition. Stylish and elegant with his clear bold spotting on sparkling white. Always at one with his handler. Well constructed and balanced throughout. Head of correct proportions, darkest of eyes. Correct dentition. Elegant neck into well laid shoulders and clearly defined wither. Strong round bone and tight feet with well arched toes and strong pasterns. Deep chest with decent spring of rib. Super topline, well muscled and decent width to thigh with good bend of stifle. Strong rear quarters. Correctly placed tail held well. Moved with decent length of stride. Res CC.
2nd. Dodds & Pearson’s Kelevra Hudson Hawk. Another well made and balanced dog. Ideal for size. Masculine head of good proportions. Well carried ears, strong muzzle. Dark eyes.  Reachy neck into good front assembly. Clearly defined withers. Strong over loin. Well presented in hard condition and moved with purpose.
3rd. Talbot’s Winflash Willie Do It At Leaveslake.

Open 7 Entries 0 Abs.

1st. Burrows’ Ch Daedalus Deacon Blue at Shacarlu.  Could not be faulted today and it was a pleasure to award him top honours. A black dog a pleasure to go over. He is built on classic lines and matches the standard well. As always presented in immaculate condition and expertly handled. A worthy champion who was later shortlisted in a Utility Group packed with quality. CC and BoB
2nd Hartley & Griffiths’ Ch Creaganbrec The Favourite at Miragua JW. Another worthy champion it was a pleasure to examine. Similar attributes to the first, I found him sound and balanced with a delightful demeanour. Has positive action when moving and style and elegance when standing.

Veteran 2 Entries 0 Abs

1st.Quayle’s  Ir Ch Cubalibre Top Spot ShCM.  A worthy Champion who is still showing good movement at 9 years striding out well. He is deeply pigmented with dark eyes. Head is balanced and topline level. Strong and well muscled with good width of thigh and well developed second thigh. Nice bend of stifle. Strong cat like feet.
2nd   Cauldwell’s Gwencarodale Pop’s Pride JW. Another that at 9 years still looks good and moved with a steady gait.

Good Citizen  2 Entries 0Abs.

1st Hitchens’ Tyrodal Special Feature. Liver boy. Well off for bone and substance. Moved steadily.
2nd Cauldwell’s Pop’s Pride

Bitches.

Minor Puppy 2 Entries 0 Abs   A difficult decision between these two promising puppies.

1st Stock’s Kalokairies Lady Bollinger.  Lightly marked black with bold even spots. At 7 months is very confident and well grown. Handled well and moved steadily.
2nd. Whiting’s Chance Encounter at Cragvallie. Just 6 months old and very much a baby but stood with confidence and also moved steadily.

Puppy 7 Entries 0 Abs

1st Page’s Winflash Born to Be Wild. 11months. Black bitch typical from this kennel. Stood four square with nicely developing shape. Feminine head with spotty face and dark eyes giving pretty expression. Elegant neck to well laid shoulders. Ribs well back. Good forechest and spring of rib. Lovely topline. Good feet. Strong round bone. Decent width of thigh. Good muscletone. Already has strong, sound rear action. Very promising puppy. Please to award BP
2nd Lamb’s Dalpetro Diva. Almost 10 months. Black spotted bitch of soundness and quality. Developing into a good shape with ample bone and substance. Lovely head with dark eyes and well placed ears. Reachy neck, ample forechest, clearly defined withers and well rounded ribs. Good topline. Nicely rounded rear with ample muscletone. Today preferred the rear action of the first.
3rd  Connolly’s Tamilanda Summer Pink at Connomoor

Junior 5 Entries 0 Abs

1st. Christie’s Sophtspot Cha Cha Cha. Lovely black spotted bitch with good quarters both front and rear to give a balanced shape. Head of good proportions with complete pigment and dark eyes. Reachy neck and enough forechest. Chest deep and capacious. Lovely topline and well developed rear with strength over loin. Moved soundly with good extension and strong hocks.        
2nd Radford-House’s  Fivejays Oloroso. Lovely young liver spotted bitch with good rich liver colour and dark amber eyes. Very feminine throughout. Not as settled when moving.
3rd Towson & Pardoe’s Shacarlu Bumblebee at Daymadals.

Post Grad. 12 Entries 2 Abs

1st Petersen’s Dalimese Who’s That Girl At Daedalus. Delightful youngster who has steadily developed into a quality bitch. Balanced with good quarters front and rear. Feminine head with pretty expression from well carried ears and dark eyes. Good length of muzzle. Elegant neck, defined withers into level topline. Nicely rounded rump with good width of thigh, bend of stifle and strong hocks. Ample bone and plenty of substance and the picture completed by deep black spotting, nicely distributed on sparkling white coat. Expertly handled to display movement that flowed with a steady gait, plenty of forward extension and powerful rear drive. RCC.
2nd Dodds & Pearson’s Kelevra Mercury Rising. Another black spotted bitch sound in construction with good angulations giving a lovely outline. Feminine head with well carried and nicely decorated ears. Good front assembly with elegant neck into well placed shoulders. Ample chest, ribs of good length and well sprung. Shown in hard condition. Positive movement.
3rd.Addy’s Creaganbrec Evie Rose. 3rd in a trio of lovely bitches.

Limit. 11 Entries 2 Abs.

1st. Gibb’s Phadante Dixie Lilly JW.  Eye catching black who is correct for size, balanced with plenty of bone and substance yet still stylish and elegant. Has beautiful head, with delightful expression. Well arched neck into excellent shoulder placement. Plenty of forechest with deep, well rounded ribs. Clearly defined wither and super level topline. Standing on strong round legs with tight cat feet. Moved with great freedom and style. Shown in super condition and handled well to show off her many attributes.
2nd Sheldon’s Boutonneux Galathea At Gemmont. Different type to first. Well grown black who has matured into a quality bitch. Balanced and sound with correct front and topline. In excellent, firm condition, powerful and strong rear to give positive driving action. Very well handled to get the best from her.
3rd. Cheetham’s Koroyza Cute As Candy For Dollywood.

Open 10 Entries            Hardest class to judge and some quality bitches had to go cardless.

1st. Neath-Duggan’s Ch Buffrey Gift Wrapped JW ShCM. This quality bitch is certainly
“Top Drawer” In superb condition, she is soundly made with excellent balance and angulations. As always, expertly handled, she displayed steady, flowing movement with plenty of reach and drive. CC
2nd Page’s Ch Winflash Spring Angel ShCM  Another well known champion. Always at one with her handler, she displays so much quality. Shown in super hard condition from her tight cat front feet to her powerfully developed rear end.
3rd Alexander’s Ch. Offordale Sapphire JW

Veteran 1 Entry 1 Abs
Good Citizen Dog
1st Peer’s Dalliviro Limited Edition. Profusely spotted black.  Very well balanced and well made with ample bone and substance. Movement erratic at times.