I’ve always loved this show, lovely big outside rings, so 8 entered Mac, Seren and Eira. Sadly we were inside, with a small crate area, so Seren stayed at home.
Mac was handled by Marina, first time he’s gone with someone else, and he did us proud, getting 2nd in a very strong Open class, and pushing hard for Best Veteran Dog. I did have to go and hide so he wasn’t looking for me 🤣
It was Eira’s first Junior class, and sadly she didn’t place. She more settled in her Novice class and won it!!! Much to my surprise, so that’s her qualified for Crufts 2027! I can now relax!
Mac’s critique from Gillian Marley at Scottish Utility Breed Association Champ show, 11th April 2025.
VD/B (5) 1 Wallington, Sophtspot In The Zone. At nearly 10 years old this boy has a balanced outline. I liked his size, he is in very good overall condition both in substance and muscle tone. He has a pleasing head and expression with good pigmentation. He still holds his topline and is well bodied, good bone and tight feet. His chest is deep and he is well angled both front and rear. He is a happy and sound mover. BV
Eira’s critique
Hyde and District Canine Association
Open Show – Saturday 18 April 2025
Judge: Linda David (Dallydyl)
JUNIOR
2nd – Wallington’s
AILSADOT BLUE ORCHID
1 year old l/s female. Elegant head. with correct eye colour and lovely marked ears. Nice reach of neck into well defined withers. Good depth of chest. Well-muscled without being overdone in any way. Correct tail set. Elbows carried closely to her body. Good width of thigh. Nice angulated rear with well let down hocks. Level topline which she held on the move. Covered the ground well.
Sedgley and Gornal canine Assoc prem open
30/11/25
Judge Grace Rutherford
2nd – Mrs C. Wallington – Ailsadot Blue Orchid, 7 months
A feminine liver bitch with well set ears and dark eyes. Compact, tidy feet. Even spotting with a clean outline and level topline.
Driffield champ show 24/08/25
Judge Jackie Kitchiner
ton’s SOPHTSPOT IN THE ZONE. Quality b/s, altogether a shade bigger and not as
compact as 1. Lovely head, eye and expression, pigment not quite 100% today. Good neckline and front
assembly, round bone with tight feet and decent width in front from well developed ribcage. Strong wide
loin and powerful well muscled hindquarters which show good bend in stifle and width in second thigh.
Uses himself well and shown in lovely gleaming white coat which is nicely marked and excellent firm muscle
and body conditioning. Very sound up and back, showing power and rhythmic strides in profile and a good showmanship.
Our 2nd litter, all name after Blue songs, have turned 1. So we had to have a party!! 6 of the puppies came along for a fun couple of hours playing and eating cake!
It was lovely seeing them all, and watching them all play together. They have all grown into lovely dogs ❤️💙🩵🤍💜🩶
It’s only our 2nd time going to WELKs, I admit to not liking the drive! Seren came as a junior, but it was Eira’s last time out as a puppy.
First time on grass, she was a wee bit bouncy! Although she didn’t place in a strong, big puppy class, she did pull it out of the bag and got a Reserve in her Novice class, another big class.
Hopefully next time out on grass she’ll be more settled, less bouncy!
What an early start!! Out at 5am with Mac, Seren, Eira and Beth to go to Edinburgh for the day.
Our judge was Gillian Marley, who had previously judged Mac and Seren before. Sadly both girls were not placed in their classes, but I was pleased with both of them, especially Seren, who hasn’t been out since;ce LKA in December 2025.
However, Mac did brilliantly, getting Best Veteran dog and Best Veteran in Breed. After a long wait, he then went on to take Best Veteran in Show Group 3. I’m super proud of him and he showed his best until the end.
Eira was lucky enough to get a slot on the Dalmatian stand in Discover Dogs. She shared the slot with the lovely Albie, and they got on like a house on fire. Eira was really good with the public, especially the children, so gentle and calm with them. She enjoyed all the treats and fuss!
Playing with Albie
As well as doing Discover Dogs we also went shopping!! We visited Skinners, the Breeders Club at James Wellbeloved, where we got a goodie bag, and Barkers and Brown where we got a dino fleece!
We spent the night in a hotel, Eira’s first time on her own, no Lottie to support. She was very well behaved and got some Crufts homework in!
We were back on the Saturday for the show. It’s a very long day for pups, but she did really well and showed her socks off, but missed out on a placing.
Critiques from The Dalmatian Association show in October for Eira and Lottie Judge Pat Stanton (Salsusa)
Class 1 – BABY PUPPY DOG / BITCH (4 entries) 1st – (45) Wallingtons -Ailsadot Blue Orchid (B) A very happy puppy.. one to watch! Appealing head and eye with a good sound construction. good top line & markings. Developing nicely, moved and showed well for such a young puppy.
Open Bitch ( 3 entries – 1 absent) 1st (44) -Wallingtons -Kaytoni isn’t she lovely at Ailsadot. A very pretty girl with a feminine head and dark eye. Good Dalmatian type, well constructed with a balanced frame and correct proportions. Good top line and tail set. Tight feet and sound quarters .. very happy in her work kept showing good decoration moved very well.
We just took Eira to the show. She had a busy day as we’d entered puppy and 2 stakes classes. Nothing in any of the classes for her but she is settling nicely.
Ailsadot Dalmatians 