Life with Spots
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.
Lottie was a little naughty and escaped her crate twice!!! Need to look at a metal crate for her for next year 🤣
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
It’s only the 2nd time I’ve gone to Builth Wells for a show, it’s not that far, but it takes nearly 4 hours! We booked a lovely AirBnB about 30 minutes from the Showground to make it easier to get to in the morning. It was a really cold, wind day, struggled to believe it’s August!!
Mac was up first in Veteran dog, which he won. No other placings for him in the dog challenge or veteran challenge.
Seren was in a big Limit class of 20, and the wind through the marquee spooked her, but she took a respectable Very Highly Commended.
Mac’s critique from Dalmatian Club of Scotland, judge Lauran Wheaton
Veteran dog
2nd Wallington’s Sophtspot In The Zone – He pushed the first dog all the way, it wasn’t a straightforward decision. This boy is also handsome with a masculine head. Well balanced, nicely boned, good feet, nice depth and width of chest. He has good angulation at the back end and is well muscled all through. Just couldn’t quite match the length of stride of that first dog but he was messing around of the move, so I do wonder what might have happened if he really got his head down and concentrated on the job.
Thank you for such a positive and detailed critique, Lauren.
Following on from the shows at Kelso we booked to stay in a cottage in Lanton. Dave and I split the holiday between there and the Lakes as my parents haven’t been so good.
We did get a bit of time as a family. We did a bit of sight seeing, found some lovely walks and had a cracking lunch – Lottie was not happy that she missed out on that!!
Seren absolutely loves paddling and nose diving for stones.
After all that fun the Spots went south to Naini’s for the rest of the week, where they enjoyed mooching around.
Judge Lee Cox
Seren
Limit
The largest class of the day and some really good bitches in it.
1: Ailsadot Astral Lyra (Mrs C Wallington). b/s of obvious quality and superb for type, delightful head and expression, well off for substance but totally feminine. Moved out precisely. In great condition. With the average amount of luck, she should be a title holder, her handler just needs to believe in her more.
Lottie
Good Citizen
2: Kaytoni Isn’t She Lovely at Ailsadot (Mrs C Wallington), b/s who presents a pleasing picture stacked but was just a little erratic on the move today which spoilt her chances.
Lottie’s critique did make me smile – she kangarooed round the ring, she was so happy!!
Ailsadot Dalmatians 