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SCOTTISH UTILITY BREEDS CLUBMiss H G CHANCE
Judging: Dalmatian, Utility Group
Scottish Utility Breeds Club Group Championship Show
Saturday 12th April 2025
Dalmatian.
Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to judge this show, the only disappointment on the day was the size of the ring for a breed that relies on their movement. Thak you to the exhibitors for their entries and giving me the pleasure of meeting their dogs. To my surprise there were many dirty dogs, many looking quite yellow. Tails continue to improve but we need to look at feet as I noticed hare feet creeping in, standard request catlike feet. What pleased me the most was the quality of the dogs coming through as they are normally over-shadowed by the bitches. Both line up were pleasing to the eye. I didn’t know until after the judging that four of the top honours were awarded to off spring of the same sire and credit should be given for that. Ch. Caprillis Panache Over Sassafras.
Minor Puppy Dog 3/3
- Miss L Barrett. Dalamanti Guardian Angel (B)
What a super puppy of excellent quality. Happy boy in the ring and I look forward to seeing him mature. This kennel always provides the breed with super movement and drive. Young but handsome head with well placed ears, dark eye and pigmentation. Well laid back shoulders with well-developed front for one so young. Reasonable spring of rib which wont take long to fully develop. Good depth of chest moving into enough tuck up. Good rear angulation and developing second thigh. Nice turn of stifle and correct tail set. Nicely decorated and smart feet.
- Page, Miss C, Mr I & Mrs K Page. Winflash Tom Ford. (B)
Larger puppy than 1, beautifully constructed throughout but on the heavier side. Nice head and ear set, leads to a long clean neck. Chest to elbow with sufficient spring to rib. Good tail set and moved well around the ring.
- Mrs H Howard. Decodas Long John Silver Von Schunikka.
Puppy Dog. 4/5
- Mrs W, Pratt. Lyndalla Bail Me Out. (L)
So this boy was one of my surprises today. I have seen this male from the ringside and felt he was possibly too fine; however I have to correct myself after going over his today! What a beautiful quality young dog, he has the most beautiful colour liver that I have seen for years, not too dark as many of them are now. Beautiful head and eye, well framed by his ears, and trusting expression. He is a compact dog which will keep him in the correct size as many are now on the big size. As this boy is so well constructed he moved with perfection around the ring, one of the best movers today, completely parallel which moving away, long stride with drive. Give this boy a couple of years to mature and he will be the one to beat!
- Richardson, Mrs C & Mr A. Portunes St. Jimmy (L)
Nice quality liver just needs to settle into himself and learn some ring etiquette which will come with maturity. Beautiful colour liver with smart masculine head and good skull structure. Long clean neck and well placed shoulders with lovely feet. Moves out with purpose and drive. Another with a bright future.
- Miss L Barrett. Dalamanti Guardian Angel.
- Ersiliano. Miss G. Lyndalla Breaking Free.
Junior Dog. 3/3
- Wilkins, Mrs K. Salvadorda King of Hearts. (B)
This is a handsome dog but does not want to be any bigger, saying that he is well balanced with good bone, and beautiful dark eye. Nice head and clean muzzle. Long clean neck with good angulation front and rear. He flowed around the ring with his handler in such a calm manner, with plenty of drive.
- Dewcroft, Mrs M. Joubello Heaven Sent. (B)
- Tavill Mrs R. Tockica First Steps. (B)
Post Graduate Dog. 4/4
- Miss L Barrett. Dalamanti Dukes’ Legend Jw (L)
I have been looking forward to judging this young dog of super quality after admiring him from the ringside for sometime now. Masculine head with correct eye colouring for a liver, happy expression and lives to please his handler. Nice neck leading into well placed shoulders, good spring of rib and deep chest to his elbows which are tucked in nicely. Good length of body moving into powerful hindquarters which propels him around the ring, in one with his handler. I was happy to award him the RCC today, beautiful boy.
- Miss C Newton. What You See is What You Get Passionate About You For Chizzmic (Imp Bel) Jw. (B)
This boy is larger and longer in size than 1. He has a beautiful dark with a pleasing expression. Constructed nicely and with good of stifle that gives him his drive. Today I would have preferred him on a looser lead to appreciate his movement more.
- Ms R Croft. Jaxsondal Crème De La Crème at Koroyza
- Ms A Barreto. Dalamanti Morning Sunshine.
Limit Dog 11/11
- Norgrove Ms SA & Pratt Mr A. Sassydals Flugel Horn (L)
This is the 2nd time I have judged this dog the last time being over two years ago. He has matured into a very handsome dog and has grown into his head. I would call this an honest dalmatian made for the job, as he isn’t flashy in the ring and I wonder if this is why he has been overlooked in the past. He stood out to me today and showed his socks off. He flowed around the ring with extenuated pace, well balanced with his handler. Held his ears well today, well constructed overall, being well bodied and mature. The CC was his for the taking today.
- Tavil Mrs R. Puntinato Ballante Virtual Vision Vortex In Tockia (B)
This is another dog I judged over two years ago and whom I gave BP to then, he pushed for the RCC today. He has matured into such a handsome specimen. Beautiful head, dark eye and loving sincere expression. Clean neck, correct shoulder placing and nice feet. Well sprung rib with plenty of lung room. Moved out purpose and a joy to watch.
- Wright Miss J. Millbelle Thunderfire Jw.
- Crookes, Miss T, Mr S & Mrs C. & howellalberry The Stardust.
Open Dog 5/6
- Kuipers, Miss E. Dutch Ch. Namara’s in For a Shock (L)
I have seen this boy from the ringside and he didn’t disappoint today. Sturdy dog of good structure and sound movement. Clean head with pleasing expression and eye colouring. Well placed shoulders and good angulation. Correct size for the breed standard. Good topline and tail carriage, beautiful colouring. Unfortunately he couldn’t keep it going to be given top honours today.
- Page, Miss C, Mr I & Mrs K & Howell Mrs J. Ch Bleize De Montjuic At Winflash (Imp USA) (B)
I have always liked this dog and he pushed hard for the 1st today. Different type to one but still an attractive dog of good quality. Nice overall size and not too big with stylish elegance. Nice head and dark eye, well-muscled body and 2nd thigh. Today I preferred the movement more one 1, however; they could easily change places on another day.
- Croft Ms R. Koroyza Viking Voyager.
- Smith Mrs A. Boz & H Ch Fed BiH. Rapanooey Sugar Donut at Spotamour Jw.
- Croft Ms R. Sophtspot Midas Touch For Koroyza.
Veteran Dog 3/3
- Small Ms E & A. Int Ch Ir Ch Alioth Moonlight Surprise Cw 19 Ir J Ch.
9 year old dog looking good for his age. Slightly smaller in frame but well constructed. Pleasing masculine head with dark eye and warm expression. Nice clean neck leading into correct placed shoulder and sufficient spring of rib. Drives well from behind and he is made for stamina and can easily follow a carriage. Good topline which remains on the move and he flowed around the ring with ease.
- Christie, Mrs J. Ch. Sophtspot Gold dust JW.
The last time I met these two their places were the other way round but today movement won out. This boy remains an outstanding specimen of the breed but just starting to show his age. Another with a beautiful head and dark eye, well placed ears. Different type to 1 but soundly constructed and handled to perfection.
- Handyside, Miss S. Dalstorm Future Formula.
Special Beginners Dog. 5/5
- Richardson Mrs C & Mr A. Portunes St. Jimmy.
- Barreto, Ms A. Dalamanti Morning Sunshine.
This boy has a smart head with the darkest of eye, that hold an element of warmth. Maturing well into a nice dog with good spotting. He moved out well around the ring with good drive from behind.
- Ersiliano Miss G. Lyndalla Breaking Free.
Res. Grant, Miss N. Kevin Dude of The Glen.
Vhc. Dewcroft, Mrs M. Joubello Heaven Sent.
Minor Pyuppy bitch. 2/2
- Howard, Mrs HJ. Decoda’s Treasure Chest.
This youngster is an eye catching girl with a pretty head, well placed ears, kind eye and dark pigmentation. She has a nice clean front which is developing well. Beautiful feet with good strong pasterns. Correct placed shoulders and deep chest to elbow. Nice spring of rib and good length of body. Correct rear angulation with good turn of stifle. She holds a pleasing outline and moves well.
- Moss miss NL, & Page Mrs K & Mr I &Miss CL. Winflash Valetina.
Well shaped girl would prefer more turn of stifle. Nice head with dark eye and enough stop that defines her feminine head. Clean neck and good topline leading into correct tail set and enough croup. Still a youngster which forgives her being well covered. She didn’t like the floor today.
Puppy Bitch 4/5
- Howard-Riddle Mrs SL. Shydally Stars Aligned.
What a super stylish puppy who I considered for the RCC today, she was certainly a contender. I am sure she has a very bright future ahead of her. Beautiful feminine head with the darkest eye and trusting expression. Smart outline with nothing obvious out of place. Good shoulder placing and depth to chest, strong reach of forearm and well driven from behind as having good hindquarters. Well schooled and with 1 with her handler.
- Wright, Miss J. Millbelle Helena.
Another lovely girl although different type to one, not as feminine in the head, but this doesn’t distract from her beauty. Smaller type but again well constructed, correct ear set but was not holding them the best today; however this happened to a few exhibits today which makes me think it was something in the hall. This girl can hold her own on her movement with a long reach and drive.
Junior Bitch 5/5
- Kaal, Miss J. Rapanooey Rosebank Von Schunikka.
Pretty girl with lovely pigmentation and dark eye. She has an elegance about her and her outline is clean and well made. Nice length of leg down onto catlike feet. Moved around the ring with grace and drive. Holding a level topline and perfect tail carriage.
- Wright, Miss J. Millbelle Helena.
- Wilkins Ms. K.
Res. Norgrove, Ms S & Pratt Mr. A. Perdita’s Bonnie Bean With Sassydals.
Vhc. Smith Mrs A. Tockia First Love for Spotamour Bih Jch.
Post Graduate Bitch. 6/9
- Valentine Mrs S. Dvojica Fizzy Pop.
I have admired this girl from the side of the ring since she stepped out with her siblings. She doesn’t disappoint when you get your hands on her. Beautiful head that is easily recognised from this kennel. Dark eye and pleasing expression, head held high on a clean neck. Deep set chest with plenty of rib, held firm on strong leg and catlike feet. Good turn of stifle and held well on straight hocks. Moved out with precision and drive, happy to award her the RCC today.
- Quayle Mrs B. Cubalibre Star Attraction Jw.
Nice liver girl with lots of appeal, not as well marked as 1; however for me spotting is the last consideration. Feminine head with well place ears and correct muzzle. Carrying some weight over her shoulders today but displays a deep chest and lung room. Longer in body but carrys a nice topline and drive from behind on the move.
- Lockhart Mr D. Dalfire Infared at Lockdaim.
Res. Newton Miss C & Newton O’Brien Miss M. Copperspot Nidderdale Lady of Chizzmic.
Limit Bitch. 9/10
- Qyayle Mrs B. Cubalibre Wishing Star Jw.
Wow another that I have admired from the ringside and have looked forward to finally have the opportunity to judge her, who did not disappoint. Very much my type so she has always drawn my eye. She is a girl of outstanding beauty and so well put together. Feminine head, nice eye colouring framed by her beautiful ears. Clean neck and well developed chest with correct shoulder placing with super angulation front and rear. Nice length of body with level topline and correct tail set. Good turn if stifle and well down on hocks. I loved watching her on the move she flowed gracefully around the ring, driven by her powerful rear movement. Moved correct to and from and this gave her the top honours today, CC and BOB.
- Tysterman Mrs J. Carodal Jacob’s Ladder.
Another smart liver with many of the class winners attributes. Pleasing overall shape, size and construction. Nice head, long neck and well laid back shoulders. Good front and rear angulation, correct tail set and moved out well, another made for purpose.
- Phillip Mrs L & Dunnachie Mr M. Dvojica Filthy Gorgeous.
Res. Vockings Mrs E & Mr M. Bellehound Tipple at Portunes Jw.
Vhc. Moss Miss N. Winflash Mirage.
Open bitch 6/7
- White Ms M. Ch Ir Ch Sophtspot La De Da at Belsmard Shcex.
Smart girl in one with her handler as though they are physically connected. Lovely feminine head and dark eye. Clean outline and in tip top condition. Well placed shoulders, good length of body without being too long. Good angulation front and rear with well developed second thigh. Well defined spotting.
- Howard-Riddle Mrs S. Ch Shydally Star Attraction.
As this was one of the hardest classes of the day this girl just missed out on winning this class. Another of good correct construction with everything that is required for the breed standard. Another well schooled which helps when the dogs are on the move as it displays their precision. Pretty head and warm expression, would prefer a slightly darker eye, but this is nit picking. Nice pigmentation and well decorated. Good angulation displayed and moved out well with drive.
3. Page Miss C, Mr I, Mrs K. Ch Winflash Chanel Paris.
Res. Valentine Mrs S. Ch Wendragge Rainbow Dream.
Vhc. Lamb Mrs R. Ch Dalpetro Dotty Jw.
Veteran bitch. 4/4
- Gardner Dr. WJE & JM. Ch. Dvojica Chilli Chuntey For Wendragge Jw.
An older lady now but hasn’t lost any of her condition. She has great construction and well bodied, another that has done well for this respected kennel. That same head and dark eye of correct colour for a liver. Correct angulation front and rear, well placed shoulders and deep chest. Longer in body and leg but within range. Moves out with purpose and drive, she can still hold her own.
- Quayle Mrs B. Chizzmic Carry on With Cubalibre Jw.
Similar age to 1 but smaller in frame. Well decorated on a clean background. Good shape and angulation placement. Fought well for her place and won it on movement on the others. Level topline and well developed 2nd thigh.
- Shepherd Miss S. Dalfire Bling in Spots.
Vhc. Lamb Mrs R. Ch Dalpetro Diamond Jw.
Special Beginners Bitch. 4/4
- Hunter Miss E. Salvadorda Her Highness.
This is one smart girl and shown very well today. She has a nice shaped head while remaining feminine, well placed ears and good liver pigmentation. She is a larger girl but this does not distract from her elegance. Nicely spotted though out. She has a nice outline, level topline and correct tail set. Moved out well with drive, nice specimen for a new beginner in the breed.
- Lockhart Mr D. Dalfire Infared at Lockdaim.
Very different type to 1 with different decoration, more like what livers used to be in the breed. Very feminine head and pretty expression, wanting to please her handler. Clean shape and outline. She moves out well with purpose but just didn’t quite seem herself today.
- Shepherd Miss S. Sevenmoons Treasured Maple for Dalfie (Imp Can).
- Melling Mrs J. Jemblewood Candy Floss.
Hazel Chance.
Dotlun.
BEST OF BREED : 104 QUAYLE, Mrs B Cubalibre Wishing Star JW
Dog CC : 89 NORGROVE, Ms S A & PRATT, Mr A Sassydals Flugel Horn
Res Dog CC : 55 BARRETT, Miss Lisa Jane Dalamanti Duke's Legend JW
Bitch CC : 104 QUAYLE, Mrs B Cubalibre Wishing Star JW
Res Bitch CC : 115 VALENTINE, Mrs S Dvojica Fizzy Pop
Best Puppy : 70 HOWARD - RIDDLE, Mrs S L Shydally Stars Aligned
Best Veteran : 108 SMALL, Ms Eimear & SMALL, Ms Aisling Int Ch Ir Ch Alioth Moonlight Surprise CW19 Ir J C
Best Junior : 76 KAAL, Miss Josiane Rapanooey Rosebank Von Schunikka
Best Special Beginner : 105 RICHARDSON, Mrs Charlote & RICHARDSON, Mr Andrew Portunes St Jimmy
Class 31 MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 56 BARRETT, Miss Lisa Jane Dalamanti's Guardian Angel
2nd: 96 PAGE, Miss C, Mr I & Mrs K & PAGE, Mr I & PAGE, Mr Winflash Tom Ford
3rd: 77 KAAL, Miss Josiane Decoda's Long John Silver Von Schunikka
Res:
VHC:
Class 32 PD (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 100 PRATT, Mrs Wendy & PRATT, Miss Emma Lyndalla Bail Me Out
2nd: 105 RICHARDSON, Mrs Charlote & RICHARDSON, Mr Andrew Portunes St Jimmy
3rd: 56 BARRETT, Miss Lisa Jane Dalamanti's Guardian Angel
Res: 65 ERSILIANO, Miss Ginevra Lyndalla Breaking Free
VHC:
Class 33 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 123 WILKINS, Ms Kelli Salvadorada King Of Hearts
2nd: 64 DEWCROFT, Mrs Michelle Joubello Heaven Sent
3rd: 112 TAVILL, Mrs R Tockica's First Steps
Res:
VHC:
Class 34 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 55 BARRETT, Miss Lisa Jane Dalamanti Duke's Legend JW
2nd: 87 NEWTON, Miss C What You See Is What You Get Passionate About You
3rd: 60 BICKERDIKE, Mr I Jaxsondal Creme De La Creme At Koroyza
Res: 54 BARRETO, Ms Anne Dalamanti Morning Sunshine
VHC:
Class 35 LD (11 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 89 NORGROVE, Ms S A & PRATT, Mr A Sassydals Flugel Horn
2nd: 111 TAVILL, Mrs R Puntinato Ballante Virtual Vision Vortex In Tockic
3rd: 129 WRIGHT, Miss Jenny Millbelle Thunderfire JW
Res: 63 CROOKES, Miss T & CROOKES, Mr S & CROOKES, Mrs C Dalberry The Starburst
VHC: 120 WILKINS, Ms Kelli Salvadorada Heads Will Roll JW
Class 36 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 78 KUIPERS, Miss Erna Dutch Ch Namara's In For A Shock
2nd: 92 PAGE, Miss C, Mr I & Mrs K & HOWELL, Mrs J Ch Bleize De Montjuic At Winflash (imp Usa)
3rd: 62 CROFT, Ms Rebecca Koroyza Viking Voyager
Res: 109 SMITH, Mrs A Boz&H Ch Fed BiH Rapanooey Sugar Donut At Spotamou
VHC: 61 CROFT, Ms Rebecca Sophtspot Midas Touch For Koroyza
Class 37 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 108 SMALL, Ms Eimear & SMALL, Ms Aisling Int Ch Ir Ch Alioth Moonlight Surprise CW19 Ir J C
2nd: 58 CHRISTIE, Mrs J Ch Sophtspot Gold Dust JW
3rd: 69 HANDYSIDE, Miss Selina & SAMPSON, Dr Elizabeth Dalstorm Future Formula
Res:
VHC:
Class 38 SBD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 105 RICHARDSON, Mrs Charlote & RICHARDSON, Mr Andrew Portunes St Jimmy
2nd: 54 BARRETO, Ms Anne Dalamanti Morning Sunshine
3rd: 65 ERSILIANO, Miss Ginevra Lyndalla Breaking Free
Res: 68 GRANT, Miss Nicole Kevin Dude Of The Glen
VHC: 64 DEWCROFT, Mrs Michelle Joubello Heaven Sent
Class 39 MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 73 HOWARD, Mrs Hilary Jayne Decoda's Treasure Chest
2nd: 86 MOSS, Miss Naomi Louise & PAGE, Mrs Karen & PAGE, Winflash Valentina
3rd:
Res:
VHC:
Class 40 PB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 70 HOWARD - RIDDLE, Mrs S L Shydally Stars Aligned
2nd: 130 WRIGHT, Miss Jenny Millbelle Helena
3rd: 94 PAGE, Miss C, Mr I & Mrs K & HOWELL, Mrs J Olilou Its Gucci At Winflash
Res: 101 PRATT, Mrs Wendy & PRATT, Miss Emma Lyndalla Belle Of The Ball
VHC:
Class 41 JB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 76 KAAL, Miss Josiane Rapanooey Rosebank Von Schunikka
2nd: 130 WRIGHT, Miss Jenny Millbelle Helena
3rd: 124 WILKINS, Ms Kelli Salvadorada Kinky Boots
Res: 90 NORGROVE, Ms S A & PRATT, Mr A Perdita's Bonnie Bean With Sassydals
VHC: 110 SMITH, Mrs A Tockica First Love For Spotamour Bih Jch
Class 42 PGB (9 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 115 VALENTINE, Mrs S Dvojica Fizzy Pop
2nd: 103 QUAYLE, Mrs B Cubalibre Star Attraction JW
3rd: 82 LOCKHART, Mr David Dalfire Infared At Lockdalm
Res: 88 NEWTON, Miss C & NEWTON O'BRIEN, Miss Molly Cotterspot Nidderdale Lady Of Chizzmic
VHC:
Class 43 LB (10 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 104 QUAYLE, Mrs B Cubalibre Wishing Star JW
2nd: 113 TYSTERMAN, Mrs Julie & TYSTERMAN, Mr W Carodal Jacobs Ladder
3rd: 99 PHILLIP, Mrs L & DUNNACHIE, Mr M Dvojica Filthy Gorgeous
Res: 116 VOCKINGS, Mrs Elizabeth & VOCKINGS, mr Mike & VOCK Bellehoud Tipple At Portunes JW
VHC: 84 MOSS, Mrs Louise Winflash Mirage
Class 44 OB (7 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 119 WHITE, Ms M Ch Ir Ch Sophtspot La De Da At Belsmard ShCEx
2nd: 71 HOWARD - RIDDLE, Mrs S L Ch Shydally Star Attraction
3rd: 95 PAGE, Miss C, Mr I & Mrs K & PAGE, Mr I & PAGE, Mr Ch Winflash Chanel Paris
Res: 114 VALENTINE, Mrs S Ch Wrendragge Rainbow Dream
VHC: 80 LAMB, Mrs R Ch Dalpetro Dotty JW
Class 45 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 66 GARDNER, Dr & Mrs W J E & J M Ch Dvojica Chilli Chutney For Wrendragge JW
2nd: 102 QUAYLE, Mrs B Chizzmic Carry On With Cubalibre JW
3rd: 106 SHEPHERD, Miss Sonja Dalfire Bling In Spots
Res: 79 LAMB, Mrs R Ch Dalpetro Diamond JW
VHC:
Class 46 SBB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 74 HUNTER, Miss Emma Salvadorada Her Highness
2nd: 82 LOCKHART, Mr David Dalfire Infared At Lockdalm
3rd: 107 SHEPHERD, Miss Sonja Sevenmoons Treasured Maple For Dalfire (imp Can)
Res: 83 MELLING, Mrs Janet Jemblewood Candy Floss
VHC: