Eira – Ailsadot Dalmatians

We’re not just show dogs!

First and foremost out Spots are family pets, their ability to show and success in the show ring is very much a secondary thing for us. So I thought I’d share some of our non show time –

Birmingham National May 2926 Judge Tom H Johnson Class 9; OD (14 entries) Abs 5 2nd: 304 WALLINGTON, Mrs C Sophtspot In The Zone. Good head shape with good eye and expression, good ears ,neck and liked his depth, rib and firm loin. Moderate rear, good tail and firm elbows. Good legs and feet. PresentedContinue reading “Some critiques”

Boston Champ Show

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 quiteContinue reading “Boston Champ Show”

Blackpool Champ show

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 judgeContinue reading “Blackpool Champ show”

Northwich and District Open Show

We had a lovely, rather warm day out at a local show. It was nice to spend some time relaxing with friends. Eira was 2nd in her Junior class. Mac was also 2nd in his Open class, but then gained a very respectable AV Utility Veteran group 4!! He was the oldest veteran there!

A trip north to 4 Scottish shows

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, judgeContinue reading “A trip north to 4 Scottish shows”

Birmingham National Champ show

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,Continue reading “Birmingham National Champ show”

Some critiques from recent and not so recent shows!

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 pleasingContinue reading “Some critiques from recent and not so recent shows!”

Our Blue litter are 1!!

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 ❤️💙🩵🤍💜🩶

West of England Ladies Kennel Society Champ show

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 outContinue reading “West of England Ladies Kennel Society Champ show”