Ailsadot Dalmatians

Meet Eira

It’s been a long time since our last post. We have taken a break from showing to have a litter of puppies!!

Seren became a mum on 27th April, she had 3 boys and 5 girls –

Mr Yellow – black spotted

Mr Blue – black spotted, patched ear

Mr Green – liver spotted

Miss Red – black spotted, patched ear

Miss Lilac – liver spotted

Miss Teal – liver spotted

Miss Purple – black spotted

Miss Grey – black spotted, blue eye

All the puppies have settled into their new homes, and we kept Miss Lilac, Eira. She had a difficult start to life, was a bit touch and go in the first 24 hours, but she has thrived and is growing like a weed!! I didn’t expect to keep a liver, and she reminds us so much of Ailsa and Lottie as puppies – full on, quick to learn, full of beans and bouncy!!

Eira had already started to learn how to be a show dog and is doing it really well. I’m looking forward to getting her out in the ring and sharing her successes.

Christmas 2024 with the Spots

It’s been a Christmas with a difference as we have been without Mac, he’s been on his holibobs elsewhere.

The girls enjoyed their time in the Lake District, although it was grey and wet. Their Naini spoiled them and Seren got several toys to love. it was very quiet and peaceful, even the pheasants and partridges stayed away, much to the girl’s annoyance 🤣

We’ve had a quiet few days back at home, mainly due to human illness, but we have managed a couple of trips to the beach on different sides of the country! The girls love a trip to the beach even on a cold day.

We’re all back to work next week and Mac will be home. There’s no championship shows planned for us in the next few months, we will be giving Crufts a miss this year, but we might do a few local open shows for practice.

British Utility Breeds Association Champ Show

The last show of the year for us, and just Mac and Seren.

It wasn’t really our day, Mac got a Very Highly Commended, Seren, in the biggest class of the day, wasn’t placed.

We are now going to take some time out, have a rest and plan next year’s show schedule.

North of England Dalmatian Club champ show

I took Mac and Seren to the club show, with the damper weather I didn’t want Loodles in a crate all day.

The hall was cold and the matting got slippier and slippier as the day went on.

Both showed their socks off in strong, large classes, but it wasn’t their day. Seren, particularly, did not like the matting and slipped a couple of times.

British Dalmatian Club Champ Show

It was a huge entry for the BDC Champ show, with a judge for the girls (John McCarthy) and a judge for the dogs (Mrs Jenvall). Lots of class clashes as we had 2 rings, but all three got short listed in big classes and Lottie got reserve in her mid limit class, so a great result for her.

Seren in Limit, biggest class of the day

Lottie was a little naughty and escaped her crate twice!!! Need to look at a metal crate for her for next year 🤣

Midland Counties Champ Show

We took all three Spots to Stafford showground for Midland Champ show, under judge Bill Deamer.

The classes were huge, so no placings for any of the Spots, but they all looked great.

Hydrotherapy

Lottie has been getting laser treatment and then water treadmill therapy for her back for several months now. It has made a huge difference to to, both in her gait and her quality of life, she is pretty much pain free and a lot happier.

She loves her hydro sessions, and loves Joe. She spends the first 5 minutes running round him sneeze smiling!

As she has improved so much we are reducing the frequency of the sessions to see how that affects her muscle tone, core strength and gait.

Critiques for Mac and Lottie

Mac’s critique from the Welsh Kennel Club Champ show, Judge G Marley
VD Wallington, Sophtspot In The Zone – this 7 year old is in good overall condition. He is well balanced and a pleasing size. He has a good head with correct width of skull with correct fine ears. He has a good neck, correct width to chest, good bone. He has a strong topline, well angled rear, moved well.

He’s 8, but otherwise a good critique for my best boy 💛💛

Mac and Lottie’s critiques from City of Birmingham Champ show 💛❤️

OD 2 Wallington Sophtspot In The Zone another very good dog of great quality. Well decorated, good balance to body, was also very stylish on the move.

GCB (4, 0)
1 Wallington Kaytoni Isn’t She Lovely At Ailsadot a very smart black bitch, six-year-old with a pretty face. Who moved and showed well with excellent temperament.
Judge K Berry

Birmingham City Champ Show

A first for us, we’ve not been before. Dave drew the short straw and the very early start to come with me as we were taking all 3 Spots. He was rewarded with a bacon and egg butty for breakfast and a very a nice late lunch! He also had the responsibility of taking the photos – Ellie had obviously not briefed him about videos!

Mac was up first in Open Dog, and placed 2nd, so a great result for him. He really does seem to be enjoying the show ring at the moment.

Seren went next in another big Limit class, and sadly got nothing. She is mid phantom, so a bit hormonal and flat footed.

Lottie was last up in Good Citizen, which she won, meaning she went into her first challenge ever! She was a happy soul, and powered round the ring, the hydrotherapy is definitely working.

The first redeemed the Diva Princess, as whilst we were walking Mac, she let herself out of her canvass crate and went to say hello to everyone, lots of smiles and happiness!!

Lottie doesn’t like the metal crate, she can’t put her head out and watch the world, get sneaky treats and loves!

Sisters

Peggy (Ailsadot Astral Andromeda, Miss Lilac) has been helping rebuild Seren’s confidence following a dog attack last year. We’ve been on 2 walks with the girls’ the first one in Stalybridge Country Park, and the second one round Windy Bank Woods.

Seren was a little nervous and cautious to begin with, whilst Peggy was desperate to play. The second walk went much better and they played together.

Stalybridge, followed by a drink in the cafe.

Windy Bank Woods, where Peggy got filthy, she loved being totally off lead, not sure her owner was as happy as she was 🤣. After the walk Peggy had a drink, but it was too dog busy for Seren, after such a good walk, so she chilled in the car.