British Utility Breeds Association Champ show

Yesterday I took Eira and Seren to BUBA, first time managing the two girls on my own, but it all went smoothly. Eira was up first, having 2 classes, Minor Puppy Bitch and Novice Bitch. She nearly sent me flying in Minor Puppy, her movement was all over the place and rushed, so we didn’tContinue reading “British Utility Breeds Association Champ show”

The Dalmatian Association show

Lottie and Eira went to the Dalmatian Association breed show and fun dog show. It was Eira’s last baby Puppy class, and Lottie’s last show before she becomes a veteran! Eira won her Baby Puppy class was was awarded Best Baby Puppy in show. She was really good, a bit fidgety round the judge butContinue reading “The Dalmatian Association show”

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 theContinue reading “Birmingham City Champ Show”

The Welsh Kennel Club Champ Show

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’sContinue reading “The Welsh Kennel Club Champ Show”

Boston Champ show

Ellie and I went to Boston Champ show with Seren and Lottie. We’ve never been to the Rutland showground so it was a bit of an adventure for us, and started with a quick stop for breakfast at MacDonalds. Ellie does love a hash brown or two 🤣. It was a lovely day and weContinue reading “Boston Champ 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”

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.

Carlisle and District Canine Society Premier Open Show

A lovely, if cold and very wet morning out at the Carlisle and District Canine Society open show.Seren got first in graduate, judge Mr K Baldwin.She loved the sandy floor, so much so, she acted like she was on a beach and bounced round the ring!! After the show we called in at my parentsContinue reading “Carlisle and District Canine Society Premier Open Show”

The critique from Blackpool Champ Show

Finally I’ve got Seren’s critique from Blackpool Champ Show 2022, where she won her Junior class and Best Junior in Breed.I am over the moon with this critique. JB11(3) 1. Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra. 14-month-old beautifully balanced bitch of excellent type in proportions. Strong but feminine head, good stop and well-placed ears, good muzzle, correctContinue reading “The critique from Blackpool Champ Show”