Boston & District Canine Society

Dalmatian Critique for Boston Championship show 5th July 2025

I would like to thank the society for giving me the honor of awarding my first set of Challenge Certificates at their wonderfully run Championship show and to my steward for keeping things going so efficiently in the ring and of course to all the exhibitors who entered their beautiful Dalmatians for my opinion, which they took with great sportsmanship.

MPD- (3/0)

1st, (Miss L J Barrett) Dalamanti’s Guardian Angel. This smart young man started my day off well. Eight month old black spotted dog with a nice head, dark eye and well set ears. Lovely arched neck, into well laid shoulders, great topline which he held at all times. Moderate angles front and rear, deep chest with a good spring of rib for his age and nice width to his thigh. Moved efficiently. I’m sure he has a bright future.

2nd, (Mrs J & Miss S Cattermole & Richards) Anima Cordis Man In The Mirror For Kalvadene (IMP POL). Six month old evenly decorated liver spotted boy. Sweet head and expression with correct oval eye. Nice outline, well balanced for age, happy and outgoing. Not as true on the move as 1st today.

PD- (4/0)

1st, (Mrs J E Alexander) Offordale Belverdere. Nine month old Liver spotted boy. Handsome head, lovely dark amber eye, holds his ears well and has a kind expression. Well muscled throughout, good length of neck into laid back shoulders and well defined wither. Level topline, great tailset, elbows held tight to his deep chest and his moderately angled front and rear give an overall balanced outline. Moved out well, was happy to award him BPIB.

2nd, (Mr I, Mrs K & Miss C-L Page) Winflash Tom Ford. Eleven month old black spotted boy. Nice head with excellent dark eye, well set ears which he holds nicely to frame his face giving him a soft expression. Plenty of substance and well muscled throughout. He has a level topline which he holds both stood and on the move. Moderate angles front and rear and good tight feet. Would prefer a little more length to his back but overall a pleasing outline.

JD – (3/0)

1st, (Mr K & Mrs D L Whincup) Tamilanda Vintage Gold JW. Sixteen month old liver spotted boy. This boy excelled on the move today with correct tracking out and back. Strong head with nice oval eye. He holds his ears well and is very attentive to his handler. Well off for bone all through, with good length of neck into a level topline which he retained at all times. His ribs are well sprung, and he has a deep chest, tight elbows and strong loin. So well toned for a youngster, coupled with his balanced outline and good decoration, this just completes the picture nicely.

2nd, (Ms C A & Mr S A Pearson) Kelevra Beam Me Up Biscotti. Fourteen month old black spotted boy. Masculine head, dark oval eye and well set ears that frame his face nicely. Neck is of good length into well laid shoulders and he holds his topline throughout. Well off for bone and has moderate angles front and rear with a deep chest and tight elbows. Moves well, just not the reach of 1st today.

YD – (7/2)

1st, (Mrs T Stocks) Dalmark’s Jubilations At Nospar JW. Twenty-two month old liver spotted boy. Good balanced outline on the stand, lovely head with dark amber eye, his neck is of good length and nicely arched. Nice lay of shoulder into a level topline which he held well both stood and on the move. Moderate angles both front and rear, good spring to his rib and deep chest. He moved out well showing enough reach and drive to win the class. Definitely one to watch for the future.

2nd, (Mrs M A Horscraft) Manchando’s Sugar Almond. 23 month old liver spotted boy. Larger in frame than 1st with a stronger head but still not overdone. Good dark oval eye, well set and held ears that frame his face nicely. Not as steady on the move today as 1st but still had good tracking on the out and back. Moderately angled with a good level topline, well boned and had a good deep chest.

ND – (7/2)

1st, (Miss L J Barrett) Dalamanti’s Guardian Angel. 1st in MPD

2nd, (Mr S & Miss T Story-Taylor) Bayonspark Zeus At Kesteven. Eleven month old black spotted boy. Nice outline and moderately angled front and rear. Masculine head with dark eye and well set ears. Good topline, well defined withers and his ribs were well sprung. Moved out nicely, I just preferred the length of back on 1st today.

GD – (11/3)

1st, (Mr I & Miss E Goddard & Barry) Dalberry That Boy Is Mine. Two year old liver spotted boy. Masculine head with correct oval eye and his ears frame his face well. Good length of neck into a nice level topline. Balanced in outline with a solid straight front, would prefer a little more fill in his chest but he is still young. He won this class on his steady correct movement which was true both out and back.

2nd, (Mrs B Quayle) Cubalibre Sirius Celeste. Two year old black spotted boy. Made his handler work for this place. Good head with dark eye and well set and held ears. Fair length of neck into well laid shoulders. Correct level topline and moderate angles front and rear. Plenty of substance but not overdone. Moved well once settled just preferred the tracking of 1st today.

PGD – (6/1)

1st, (Mr A & Mrs M Cuthbertson) Kalsidoni Blue Gemstone JW. Two year old black spotted boy. Traditional in outline with a kind head. Good lay of shoulder into nice level topline. Deep chest with well sprung ribs. His angles are equal both front and rear which gives a nice balanced picture. His steady efficient movement won him the class today.

2nd, (Mrs B Quayle) Cubalibre Sirius Celeste. 2nd in Graduate Dog.

LD – (10/1)

1st, (Mrs D Dinsdale) Dotlun Apache Running Bear JW. This two year old liver spotted boy was just what I was looking for. Excelled in breed type, masculine, strong, but retains the ideal amount of elegance to do a full day on the move. He has rich liver spotting on a lovely white base. His outline is moderate all through with no exaggeration. Deep chest, tight elbows and straight front all with plenty of substance. Attractive head with well set ears, good amber eye and kind expression. His movement was steady, rhythmic and efficient, nothing wasted and he kept a level topline throughout. One I could watch all day, so was happy to award him the class, and later DCC & BOB.

2nd, (Mrs W A Hill) Dalstorm Incan Mission. Four year old black spotted boy. Nice head with dark eye sits on a neck of good length into defined withers and level topline. His chest is deep and he has well sprung ribs. He is set a little heavier than 1st but is not coarse. He moved out well showing good reach and drive.

OD – (12/3)

1st, (Mr I & Mrs K & Miss C-L & Mrs J Page & Page & Page & Howell) CH Bleize De Montjuic At Winflash (IMP USA). Six year old black spotted boy. One I have admired since a puppy and he didn’t disappoint. Good head and lovely dark eye. He holds his ears well to frame his face. Plenty of substance, nicely muscled throughout, no doubting he is all male but not overdone. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders and defined withers. His ribs are well sprung, chest is deep, elbows tight and a strong loin and level topline which he held on the move completes the picture. His nice straight front legs sit on good tight feet. His angles are ideal front and rear and he put them to good use on the move showing great reach and drive. Was happy to award him the class and later RDCC.

2nd, (Mr K & Mrs D L Whincup) Tamilanda Air Force One. Six year old black spotted boy. Loved the head on this male, correct proportions and nice dark oval eye. His neck is of good length into well laid shoulders and a great level topline that he held both standing and on the move. Deep chest and nice straight front legs balanced by his moderate rear angles and great muscle tone gives a pleasing outline. Moved out well, just wasn’t as settled as 1st today.

VD – (6/1)

1st, (Mrs J Christie) CH Sophtspot Gold Dust JW. Ten year old liver spotted boy. Lovely head on this male, good oval eye, nice ear carriage that frame his face perfectly giving him a sweet expression. Ideal length of neck into well laid shoulders, defined withers and onto a good level topline. Moderately angled front and rear gives a lovely balanced outline. Moved with purpose and had great footfall both out and back. Happy to award him BVD and later BVIB.

2nd, (E & A Small) IR CH Alioth Moonlight Surprise. Eight year old Liver spotted boy. Smaller frame than 1st but has a lovely balanced outline nothing overdone. Nice head with correct proportions, good amber eye and his ears are well set and held giving him a kind expression. Fair length to his neck into great shoulders and level topline which he held on the move. Deep chest with well sprung ribs gives him plenty of heart and lung room. Straight front legs down to nice tight feet. Well muscled all through and he moved with a steady rhythmic gait, just didn’t have the drive of 1st today.  

SBD – (7/3)

1st, (Miss S & Dr J R Claesen) Dalstorm Just Jiving. Twenty-Two month old black spotted dog. Built on a heavier frame than I prefer, but still remains balanced and not coarse. Lovely head and dark eye with well set and held ears. Good length to his neck into nicely laid shoulders and level topline. His chest is deep and elbows held tight. Straight front down to correct feet. Moved well with good reach and drive.

2nd, (Mr I & Miss E Goddard & Barry) Dalberry That Boy Is Mine. 1st in GD.

GCD – (4/1)

1st, (Mrs E L Williamson) Decoda’s Captain Tom. Five year old liver spotted boy. Nice head proportions on this male, good dark amber eye and well set and held ears. He moved with power and used his balanced angles to their best today keeping a good level topline both on the move and stood.

2nd, (Miss S & Dr J R Claesen) Dalstorm Just Jiving. 1st in SBD.

MPB – (1/1)

PB – (2/0)

1st, (Mrs G & Mrs S Cox & Cartwright) Strayaroo Lightning Ridge. Pretty eleven month old black spotted bitch. Nice head with good oval eye and well set and held ears. Lovely length of neck flowed into her well laid shoulders and she has a good topline which she held at all times. She has balanced angles which she used to move out well. Nice decoration completes the picture.  

2nd, (Mrs S Davis) Offordale Mey. Nine month old feminine black spotted bitch. Lovely head with dark eye and well set and held ears that frame her face nicely. Much finer in frame than 1st. This girl has moderate angles, straight front down to lovely tight feet and moved out well once settled.

JB – (7/0)

1st, (Miss N J & Mr J Wareham & Wylde) Tamilanda Gold Standard At Dotsadaisy. Elegant sixteen month old liver spotted bitch with plenty of substance. She has a beautiful head of correct proportions and a sweet expression. Everything is in place, nicely arched neck into good shoulders, level topline and her elbows are held tight to her deep chest. Once settled on the move she shows real reach and drive. Great potential, I’m sure she has a bright future.

2nd, (Mr I & Mrs K & Miss C-L & Mrs J Page & Page & Page & Howell) Olilou Its Gucci At Winflash. Twelve month old black spotted bitch compact in shape. Lovely head and expression, ears frame her face well. Good topline which she held both standing and on the move. Moderate in angles and good muscle tone throughout. She moved out well today but I preferred the reach on 1st.

YB – (4/2)

1st, (Mrs E B Tillson) Tamilanda Rose Gold At Elabri. Beautiful sixteen month old liver spotted bitch, elegant with enough substance and a clear evenly decorated coat. Her head is the most pleasing with a dark amber eye and her well set ears frame her face giving a sweet expression. Lovely arched neck of good length flowed into her well laid shoulders and firm level topline. She has a deep chest with good spring of rib for plenty of heart and lung room and she holds her elbows tight. Balanced moderate angles and good muscle tone gave her both the reach and drive I was looking for. Good straight front down to tight feet complete the overall picture. I was happy to award her that class and later considered her for the RCC but she was just carrying a little extra weight today however I’m sure her top awards will come.

2nd, (Mr C & Mrs A E & Miss L & Miss T Healey & Healey & Wheaton & Gardinor) Hebemor Careless Whisper From Dakata. Twenty-three month old liver spotted bitch. Similar in type to 1st, Pleasing head and correct oval eye. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders and level topline. Well angulated front and rear. She moved with reach and drive just not as smooth on the out and back as 1st today.

NB – (4/1)

1st, (Mr S P & Mrs M D M Donnelly) Tamilanda Golden Leaf. Sixteen month old liver spotted bitch. Much more settled in this class and showed herself off well. Super feminine but still a good amount of bone on this girl. Sweet head and expression, good oval eye and she holds her ears well. Her front is nicely angulated and is balanced perfectly by her well muscled rear. Her movement was smooth and rhythmic and she had ideal footfall. Her overall outline is pleasing and her coat is the icing on top.

2nd, (A Smith) Tockica First Love For Spotamour Bih Jch Seventeen month old exuberant black spotted bitch. Lovely spotty face of correct proportions. Good length of neck into a nice level topline, deep chest, tight elbows and balanced moderate angles front and rear. She moved with reach and drive and was much more settled in this class. She is a lovely girl who shows promise but I preferred the smoother movement on 1st today.  

GB – (8/0)

1st, (Ms M Kembrey) Dalmark’s Banana-Rama. Three year old liver spotted bitch. Pretty spotty face with nice dark oval eye and well set and held ears. Balanced in angulation with a good firm topline that she held at all times. Nice straight front stood on tight feet and her movement was ideal on the go around and also out and back. Carrying a little extra weight today but it didn’t distract from her qualities too much.

2nd, (Dr E & Mr W Sampson) Dalstorm Just So Salsa JW. Twenty-two month old liver spotted bitch of good size. Lovely head, ears are well set to frame her face giving her a soft expression. She has a nice length of neck into well defined withers and a level topline. Her angles are balanced and she has good muscle tone. She moved out well showing good reach and drive but Just not as animated as 1st today.

PGB – (11/1)

1st, (Dr J & Mrs S Stevenson) Dallyador White Snowflake At Macula. This pretty two year old black spotted bitch made her handler work today. Elegant but has plenty of substance. Lovely head and dark oval eye and her ears are set and held correctly. Good length to her neck leading to a level topline which she held both standing and on the move. Moderately angled front and rear gives her a lovely balanced outline. She had a spring in her step today and moved around the ring with purpose.

2nd, (Miss N Barnett) Salvadorada Happy Go Lucky. Two year old black spotted bitch. I really liked her lovely feminine head with nice dark eye and sweet expression. Good moderate angulation front and rear. Nice straight front legs, deep chest and her ribs are well sprung. She moved out nicely with plenty of reach and drive just not as accurate on the out and back as 1st.

LB – (8/0)

1st, (Mr K & Mrs D L Whincup) Tamilanda Instant Star JW. This super elegant three year old black spotted girl really caught my eye. One I had judged as a youngster and she has matured beautifully with such balance. Lovely classic outline, evenly decorated with dark black spots on a clear white background. Feminine throughout but doesn’t lack in substance. Beautiful head, with a nice oval eye and a sweet expression. Her moderate angles front and rear are well muscled and she is fit and toned. She has plenty of heart and lung room in her deep chest and well sprung ribs. Her movement today was so smooth and effortless. Happy to award her the class and later BCC.

2nd, (Ms M Kembrey) Dalmark The Ash Blonde. Elegant five year old liver spotted bitch with a lovely head and expression. Lovely length of neck into well defined withers and she has plenty of substance but isn’t overdone. She moved with power and used her balanced angles to show off her good reach and drive keeping a nice level topline all throughout. Just carrying a tad of extra weight today.

OB – (10/2)

1st, (Mrs B Quayle) Cubalibre Wishing Star JW. Such a lovely balanced two year old liver spotted bitch. Beautiful head of correct proportions and nice oval eye. Good length to her neck leading into a nice level topline. She is well muscled throughout but still remains very elegant. Optimal angles front and rear and good heart and lung room in her deep well sprung chest gives her what she needs to do a full day on the move which she showed me today displaying great reach and drive. Her coat has rich liver good sized spotting on a clear white background which just completes a pleasing picture. Happy to award her the class and later RBCC.  

2nd, (Miss H & Miss P Chance & Dodds) CH/SWISS/IR CH Dotlun Apache Inch Perfect JW. Another beautiful liver spotted bitch who is four years old. She has a pretty head with a sweet spotty face, good oval eye and her ears are well set and held. Fair length of neck into a level topline that she holds at all times. Balanced in outline, she has a deep chest with plenty of fill in front and moderate angulation front and rear. She has nice straight front legs down to tight feet and moved out well, I just preferred the drive of 1st today.

VB – (9/4)

1st, (Dr W J E & Mrs J M Gardner) CH Dvojica Chilli Chutney For Wrendragge JW. Mature nine year old liver spotted bitch. Carrying a little extra weight today but still remains elegant and balanced throughout. Beautiful head and expression with good amber eye. Her ears are well set and held nicely to frame her face. Lovely arched neck of fair length flowed into well defined withers and a good level topline which she held at all times. Optimal angulation front and rear coupled with good muscle tone gives her the tools to move out with reach and drive in a smoothe, steady rhythmic efficient manner.

2nd, (Mrs S-A & Miss S Neath-Coyne & Baker) CH Buffrey Hanky Panky By Dalleaf JW. Elegant nine year old black spotted bitch. Nice head with a sweet expression dark oval eye and well held ears. Good length to her neck and moderate angulation front and rear. Nice straight front legs down to tight feet. She moved out well, I Just preferred the smooth movement on 1st today.  

SBB – (8/1)

1st, (Miss N Barnett) Salvadorada Happy Go Lucky. 2nd in PGB. BSBIB

2nd, (Mr M & Mrs L French) Tamilanda Instant Sass. Pretty three year old black spotted bitch. Lovely head and expression on this elegant girl really appeals. Moderately angled front and rear, good muscle tone throughout and a nice fill to her deep chest. She was much more settled in this class and it showed in her movement which was smooth and steady. Sadly she was dropping her topline a little when I was making my final decision so just missed out today.

GCB – (4/0)

1st, (Mrs M L & Mr A J Penn) Dalarisa Spring In Her Step. Fourteen month old black spotted bitch. Lightly decorated with evenly placed spots on a clear white background. Elegant in outline but still has a good amount of substance. Pretty head with good oval eye and she holds her ears well to frame her face nicely. Moderate in angulation front and rear, straight front down to nice tight feet. She moved much better in this class showing good reach and drive.

2nd, (Mrs G & Mrs S Cox & Cartwright) Strayamayt Tasmanian Devil With Strayaroo. Four year old black spotted bitch built on a larger frame than 1st but still remains elegant. Good head proportions with a lovely dark oval eye, her ears are well set and held nicely. Moderate in angulation, good length of neck into a nice level topline. She moved out well showing a good steady action but Just lost some enthusiasm in the final look.  

Mrs Paula Goodswen (Alphadal)