Life with Spots
Mac’s critique from Guy Jeavons at City of Birmingham
Class 1788 VD (8 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 3759 WALLINGTON, Mrs C Sophtspot In The Zone
B/W AT 10 Years lovely spotting, carrying a bit of weight good ribbing, nice feet deep well made body free easy action on the move with good reach and drive. Very good tail set. Very unlucky not to attain his title proving his worth as a sire RCC
It was an early start to drive down to Stoneleigh with Mac, Eira and Tali – I almost didn’t go, the temptation to turn the alarm off and roll back over at 4:30am was huge!!
I’m so pleased I did go …
Mac was first up in the second class of the day, Veteran dog. Under judge Guy Jeavons he won the class and Best Veteran Dog in Breed. We were over the moon with him, he moved like a dream, but that was not the best part …
In the challenge he went up against the Open dog and won his 3rd Reserve Challenge Certificate. I was so proud of him.
Eira was next up, in a big Junior class. Sadly no placing for her, not the judge’s type, but she showed her spots off!!
Tali did some watching from her crate, some socialising, went to watch the pony show and did some shopping!!
We just took Eira to Driffield as the others have all been under the judge, Elaine Tillson, before. We took Tali along for some socialisation and show exposure.
Eira got a respectable Reserve in her Junior class, especially as she wouldn’t run over the painted marks on the floor, she had to run round them!!
Tali had a wander round, played with her litter sister, said hello to lots of people and was respectful of other dogs. She even had a little go at standing!
Judge Frank Kane
Open dog 2 Wallington Sophtspot in The Zone 10-year-old black spotted who appealed for his shape and balance and movement. Hard to believe his is 10-year-old and not titled. Full of type and ultra sound. Worthy winner of RDCC
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.
We might just be mad … we have added a Mac daughter to our family of Spots, making 5 Dalmatians in the house!
Tali is a Mac/Barbie daughter, so she’s Seren’s half sister and Eira’s Auntie!
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 –
Birmingham National May 2926
Judge Tom H Johnson
Class 9; OD (14 entries) Abs 5
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
T Leese
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.
Dave and I took a trip north today to see the 2nd litter Mac and Barbie have had, 10 gorgeous puppies!
They are all amazing, lovely puppies with great temperaments. I could have brought all of them home!!
