​Walsall & DKA – 16th November 2013

Dalmatians

Junior (2,0abs)

1. Kembrey’s Dalmark the Pinot Grigio, RBOB, L/W, D, 16mths old. Well balanced skull with correct eye rim pigmentation and eye colour, broad skull with good stop. Good overall proportions for size, with well-muscled rear quarters. Moved well whilst maintaining his topline.
   
2. Neath-Duggan’s Buffrey Hey Diddle Diddle, BP & Puppy Group 3, only her 2nd show B/W, 6mth, B. Finer and more feminine then the class winner and rightly so. Giving a lot of way due to maturity, but moved well on her toes and with power. Good quality coat, marked well. Straight front with good overall body proportions.
   

Postgraduate (2,0abs)

1. Kembrey’s Dalmark the Pinot Grigio , as Junior class.
   
2. Rose & Cattermole’s Cader Idris Celt at Kalvadene, 2yr , B/W, D. Good strength of head and well sized skull. Strong bone but lacking a little condition and preferred the movement of 1st.
   

Open (2,0abs)

1. Wright’s Millbelle Lithium JW, BOB, larger 20mth old , evenly marked B/W, D. Broad skull, well balanced with clearly defined stop. Good clear eye and correct square jaw. Straight, strong, well boned front, well-proportioned body with a deep chest and level topline. Well-muscled and angulated rear quarters allowing him to move with drive.
   
2. Rose & Cattermole’s Cader Idris Celt at Kalvadene
   

French Bulldogs

I felt the selection of dogs entered today were of a very good and pleasing standard. All moved soundly with good clear eyes and no breathing issues, at times there was very little to choose between some dogs.

Junior (3,0abs)

1. Eskrett’s Risethor Sweeney Todd, BOB & Group 2, Br, 20mth, D. Strong head and good length of neck. Short body with correct roach. Strong forequarters with correct straight bone. Well sized nose and good round clear eye. Pleasing ear set and shape supporting the correct typical breed expression. Moved well on his toes and to his width on the return. Pleased to hear he went G2.
   
2. Brooks & Cairns’s Marilballe Fifis Prima with Corursus, RBOB, BP & Puppy Group 4, F/Pied, 10mths B still giving alittle away in maturity, especially body. Beautifully expressive head that was well made and proportioned. Dark eyes, good sized nose. Large ears alittle low at the moment but head yet to finish. Sufficient bone and rise of topline, moved soundly.
   
3. Seffer’s Eastonite Run Lola Run at Catrelma
   

Postgraduate (3,0abs)

1. Eskrett’s Risethor Sweeney Todd, as Junior class.
   
2. Conley’s Iceglint I’ Dior at Bullwrinkle, 18mth, Br, B. Plainer in head then winner but good eye, nose and ear set. Sufficient bone, strong rear and moved well. Short backed and stocky, but lacking a little definition of body and topline.
   
3. Seffer’s Eastonite Girl on Fire at Catrelma
   

Open (2,1abs)

1. Brooks & Cairn’s Kidwelly Eight at Corurus ShCM, substantial well marked, double hooded Br Pied. Strong head with grand forehead. Flat skull between the ears and well-rounded cheeks. Ok bone and pleasing topline. Moved okay, but lacking some ‘interest’ in the day.
   

Judge Sara Lamont (LaRoyal)