Author Archives: Ailsadot Dalmatians

Scotland

Seren, Ellie and I had a bit of a road trip to Edinburgh for the Scottish Kennel Club May Champ show and October Champ Show being held on the same day, and the Dalmatian Club of Scotland Champ show. We stayed in our usual hotel and Seren had the choice of who she slept withContinue reading “Scotland”

National Champ Show

First champ show since Crufts, and it was just Seren and I. I do like National, lovely, big ring, spacious benching, and it’s always been good weather. Under judge Charlotte Page, Seren got a respectable Reserve in a strong Post Graduate class. I was super pleased with how she went for me, especially as itContinue reading “National Champ Show”

A weekend at Naini’s

The Spots love going to my parents, they love the space, the stream, the ponies … they love everything!! We’ve had some trees cut down after storm damage, so it seemed the ideal opportunity to get some core balance and on practise … Seren also had her third birthday … Naini made her cake andContinue reading “A weekend at Naini’s”

Photoshoot

I wanted to get some more professional photos of the Spots, maybe for adverts, so I asked the lovely Natalie from Hellherder Photography to do a photo shoot. We travelled down a a lovely secure field in Ashby de la Zouche for it. The field was at the top of the hill and we hadContinue reading “Photoshoot”

Easter break

Ellie came back from university so we’ve had a few days off, doing the beach and going to my parents in the Lake District. The Spots love both the beach and Naini’s, they are their ideas of heaven! We like to go to Formby, I love the mix of dunes and sand, you can getContinue reading “Easter break”

Crufts 2024

I know it’s nearly a month since Crufts, but I was waiting for some photos to arrive before posting. First up was the handsome Albus (Ailsadot Astral Peacock), in a Post Graduate class of 25. He was shortlisted to the last 8, I am super proud of both him and Emily for doing so well.Continue reading “Crufts 2024”

Critiques for Mac and Seren

Seren and Mac’s critique from NORTH OF ENGLANDDALMATIAN CLUB, judge Ernie Paterson.24.02.24 Special Junior Veteran (2)2 Wallington, Sophtspot In The Zone. Liked his head and eye, good front and shoulders and excellent hind quarters, very smart not the reach in front of the winner. PGB (7) | Wallington, Alisadot Astral Lyra, New one to meContinue reading “Critiques for Mac and Seren”

Critique from Lichfield Open

Seren’s critique from Lichfield –Post grad (6,2a)2 Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra. 2yrs very clean lines with movement good showing very good quarters but needs to develop in body. Head properties pleased.Judge: Melanie Reed-Peck I’m pleased with it, not a bad result after 6 months out. Our Crufts post will be along as soon as IContinue reading “Critique from Lichfield Open”

North of England Dalmatian Champ Show

We went to the North of England Dalmatian Champ show yesterday. It was lovely catching up with people I haven’t seen in months. We took all three dogs, Dave came along as there’s an air museum not far from the show ground. Mac was up first, and got 2nd in Special Junior Veteran. I’m stillContinue reading “North of England Dalmatian Champ Show”