Critique from the Dalmatian Club of Scotland champ show

We only took Seren to Scotland in May. After the Scottish Kennel Club Champ shows successes, she did well at DoCS champ show, getting 2nd in a strong Post Graduate class, her last Post Graduate class. Seren’s critique from judge K Nathan –PG 2 Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra black, attractively marked with a really feminineContinue reading “Critique from the Dalmatian Club of Scotland champ show”

Critique from the Scottish Kennel Club May Show

Seren’s critique from the May SKC show. Thank you to judge Jenny Wright for such a comprehensive, honest and helpful critique.I always find showing Seren more stressful than Lottie or Mac, maybe it’s because she’s my homebred baby, and my pick of the litter, but I love what she does in the ring and howContinue reading “Critique from the Scottish Kennel Club May Show”

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”

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”

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”

Critique from Blackpool Champ show

Blackpool is a lucky show for Seren, best Junior in breed in 2022, 1st post graduate and 2nd in limit this year, gaining her stud book number and meaning she’s now qualified for Crufts for life. Her critique from judge Jane Lilley has come through, and I’m really pleased with it. PGB (11,3) 1. Wallington’sContinue reading “Critique from Blackpool Champ show”

Blackpool Champ Show

Last year’s show was a fantastic one for Seren, getting Best Junior in Breed. So this year we risked forward and put her both in Post Graduate and then in Limit to see if she get placed high enough to get her Kennel Club Stud Book Number. Lottie was also entered in Limit, so EllieContinue reading “Blackpool Champ Show”

Albus went to Southern Counties Champ Show

And did amazingly well! He was entered in Post Graduate dog and Special Beginners dog, and won first place in both classes, taking him into his first dog challenge and qualifying him for Crufts 2024. I’m so proud of him and his owner, a fantastic team.