Author Archives: Ailsadot Dalmatians

Ringside photoshoot

I was really lucky to get Jenny Evans from the JackPack to take some ring side photos of Seren at Lichfield. Whilst we always take photos, it’s not the same as getting the professional ones done. Jenny took loads, particularly of Seren moving, due to how we stood in the ring. I had to haveContinue reading “Ringside photoshoot”

Lichfield Canine Society Premier Open Show

Just Seren for the trip to Staffordshire County Showground for this open show. There was a nice entry for the Dalmatians as the original judge is a breed specialist. Seren was in Post graduate, along with 4 other dogs. she moved like a dream and won the class. She went onto to challenge for BestContinue reading “Lichfield Canine Society Premier Open Show”

Manchester Champ Show

Our first time to this show, just the girls’. It was in the main hall at the Staffordshire County Show ground. It was very loud and the benching was away from the ring. As it’s the last chance to qualify for Crufts, the classes were large, 11 in Seren’s and 15 in Lottie’s. It wasContinue reading “Manchester Champ Show”

Boston Champ Show

First show of 2023, and we took a long trek south to Peterborough. Lottie, Seren and Beth were very excited as it meant a night in a hotel! And the girls’ love a hotel room! Seren was in a big Yearling class, and even though she was a bit fidgety, she still got placed second.Continue reading “Boston Champ Show”

Coventry Ladies Kennel Club Show critique

Coventry Ladies Kennel Club Open Show, 1st Jan 2023Judge Stephen Fellows Post Graduate1st Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra – 21 month old black spotted bitch who I have judged previously and really liked. She caught my eye on entering the ring and did not disappoint. Beautiful head and expression. Correct front assembly and deep chest. LevelContinue reading “Coventry Ladies Kennel Club Show critique”

Coventry Ladies Kennel Association Open Show

New Years Day and a trip down the M6 with Seren, Lottie and Beth to an open show with a breed specialist judge. Seren was in a decent Post Graduate class. She found the flooring a bit slippy and was a bit fidgety, but she won her class and went on to get Reserve BestContinue reading “Coventry Ladies Kennel Association Open Show”

Christmas 2022

We always spend Christmas with the girls’ grandparents, my parents. But covid meant that we missed a couple of years, and last year Seren was in season, so it was lovely to be back there this year. My parents live in the Lake District so we were surrounded by beautiful scenery, snow on the topsContinue reading “Christmas 2022”

Formby Beach

We always go to the beach during the Christmas holiday, it’s a bit of a family ritual. As always we go early so we are usually leaving as everyone else is arriving! The tide was a it’s highest, something we haven’t experienced before, so the Spots were totally confused, as they are used to runningContinue reading “Formby Beach”

Sedgley and Gornal Premier Open Show

A lovely show not too far down the road. Seren has had some time out of the ring and ringcraft following her season, phantom, kennel cough and a haematoma that needed treating … bit of a rough 3 months. She was unsettled at her last show so I thought a few smaller shows might helpContinue reading “Sedgley and Gornal Premier Open Show”