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!
Beth came with Mac, Eira and myself to Scotland for the Scottish Kennel Club shows and the Dalmatian Club of Scotland shows. As ever we stayed in a lovely hotel in Bo’Ness and the dogs had a great time in the park opposite.
First up were the SKC shows yesterday
All Breed Champ show, judge Mrs N Forrest Mac – VHC in Open Eira – Reserve in Junior Reserve in the Junior stakes class
General Champ show, judge Lisa Barrett Mac – no placing Eira – 3rd in Junior
EiraMac
Then today
Dalmatian Club of Scotland In the Champ show under Mrs S Hattrell Mac – Reserve in Open Eira – 3rd in Junior Reserve in Novice
In the Open show under Paige Edens Mac – Reserve in veteran Eira – Reserve in junior Reserve in Graduate
EiraMac
I’m super proud of both of them – nights in a hotel, hot crates, planes taking off over judges head!
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!
