We have a couple of mini photo shoots with Tali, Lottie and Eira, as well as some photos taken at shows sent through to us, so I thought I’d share them.
Lavender field shoot with Tali and Lottie, photos taken by Hounds and Hooves Photography.
Hounds and Hooves photography also took some photos of Eira and Tali in the flowers.
Red Viper Digitals took these photos of Mac, Eira nd Seren at Blackpool Champ show.
And finally , Excelsior Show Photography took these photos of Mac over the two days at Lancaster and District Canine society open show.
Lancaster and District Canine Society and Morecombe and Heysham Canine Association hold their open shows on the same date and at the same venue. We took Mac and Eira.
The breed judge for Lancaster was Megan Anderson, and both Mac and Eira won their classes, putting them in the challenge together.
The AV Utility Veteran class was judged by Brian Foster, and he placed Mac Group 1, which meant we would need to return on Sunday.
The judge for Morecombe was Agnes Murphy, and both Eira and Mac placed 2nd in their classes.
We returned for the Best Veteran in Show on Sunday, where the Veterans were judged by KC Newman-Jones. It wasn’t Mac’s day be he did his best, I couldn’t have asked for more.
First and foremost out Spots are family pets, their ability to show and success in the show ring is very much a secondary thing for us. So I thought I’d share some of our non show time –
2nd: 304 WALLINGTON, Mrs C Sophtspot In The Zone. Good head shape with good eye and expression, good ears ,neck and liked his depth, rib and firm loin. Moderate rear, good tail and firm elbows. Good legs and feet. Presented in good coat with good spots and in good body condition. Moved with good gait, holds nice top line.
Class 101 NB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 303 WALLINGTON, Mrs C Ailsadot Blue Orchid. Nice liver youngster of good type and size. Good skull, muzzle and eye shape. Good neck into well laid shoulder, good depth, rib and straight legs on good feet. Well bent stifle ,good muscle and good sized spots. Moved well over ring, holding good top line.
Northwich and District Open
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Breed Results: Dalmatian
487. Dalmatian – Junior
Entries: 2 Absentees:0
2ND 596 – Ailsadot Blue Orchid (Mrs C Wallington),liver bitch, ideal size and makeup, pleasing head and eye. Needs more body to finish and this showed a little in her topline on the move.
489. Dalmatian – Open
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
2ND 597 – Sophtspot in The Zone (Mrs C Wallington), 10 year old dog in amazing condition and attitude, credit to his owner. Loved his head, eye, and head proportions, good angulation both ends, enough bone, tidy feet. Moved cleanly front and rear with exuberance. Tended to over stretch himself when stood.
A lovely, long day out at Boston Champ show, gosh it was warm! Dave is becoming my usual wingman, doing the driving!! I’m sure he loves it really!!
Our judge was Sally Pointon, and we had a ‘lovely’ big ring – it was too warm for a big ring! And she made us run quite a lot!!
The results were good, all 3 dogs were placed, and not as the concessionary last dog available! Mac – VHC veteran Dog Eira – 2nd Junior 3rd Graduate Seren – Reserve Open Reserve Good Citizen
Super pleased with them all, as usual, they do their best. It was nice being away from the family stresses, and getting some puppy cuddles.
Blackpool Champ Show was a family affair with both Dave and Ellie coming with me today.
We started the day with the Stakes classes – Veteran stakes under Tan Negrecha – Mac got VHC (5th) Junior Stakes – Eira was unplaced, first time out with Izzie, and they were fantastic together.
Under Frank Kane, our breed judge today: Mac – 2nd in Open Dog Reserve Dog Challenge certificate after being brought back in the the challenge
Mac
Eira – VHC in Junior, and some lovely words from the judge about her
Seren – VHC in a very strong open class, again with some lovely words about her. She was a bit of a giddy kipper, loved being out in the ring.
I’m super proud of all 3 of them, couldn’t have asked for more from them.
Mac’s other daughters did great too- Coco 2nd in open and RBCC Puzzle 1st Junior B1tch, Best Junior in Breed and G4 Junior Rebel 3rd Post Grad B1tch
We’ve had a week’s holiday in Norfolk. We just took Mac, the girls stayed with Angie for the week, where Seren trained Andy to throw a ball in demand!!
We stayed in a really pretty cottage in a very peaceful, quiet village, it was lovely sitting in the garden having meals and just relaxing.
It was a really warm week, so we were restricted on what we could do with Mac , but we managed to visit the beach, some National Trust properties, have some lovely walks and Dave got to watch F1s practising air manoeuvres!
Ailsadot Dalmatians 