The National Dog Show

Beth accompanied me and the girls to the National Dog Show at the Stafford Showground. It was lovely having her around to chat to, usually it’s big sister Ellie that comes with me when I have 2 or more dogs in the ring. It was warm day, so the outside ring was a little warm!Continue reading “The National Dog Show”

British Utility Breed Association Open Show

Seren and Mac went to the the Kennel Club Building for the BUBA open show yesterday. There was a big entry under the breed specialist judge. Seren got 2nd in a big Puppy class and 2nd in AV Puppy Bitch. Mac got 1st in a strong Open class and went onto to take Best inContinue reading “British Utility Breed Association Open Show”

Discover Dogs

A big part of Crufts for the general public visiting is the Discover Dogs area, where most breeds are available for them to say hello to. On Sunday Lottie and Seren did a shift on the Dalmatian section. We met lots of people, the girls got lots of fusses, Lottie blagged a chip or twoContinue reading “Discover Dogs”

CRUFTS 2022

All three Spots qualified for Crufts this year, so off we went to the biggest dog show in the world. This was Mac and Seren’s first time, Lottie’s second time, and classes were huge! None of the Spots got placed, but all showed their socks off and I couldn’t have asked more of them, theyContinue reading “CRUFTS 2022”

Love a detailed critique

I was so pleased to get the critiques back from the judge at the Hyde and District Canine Association’s Open show in November. It’s lovely when the judge spends time to write a detailed critique, and especially when it’s from a breed specialist judge. Puppy (5,1)1st Mrs C Wallington – Ailsadot Astral Lyra – SuperContinue reading “Love a detailed critique”

North of England Dalmatian Club Champ and Open Shows

Seren’s second show and first Champ show, her first time out in a big ring. Lottie came along to show her the ropes, and give her some support. It was a very long day, with it being back to back Champ and Open shows, with lots of dogs entered. We started with the Champ show.Continue reading “North of England Dalmatian Club Champ and Open Shows”

Hyde and District Canine Association Open Show

Seren’s first ever show and Lottie’s first open show in 2 years! A nice local one to us, literally 15 minutes drive away. Seren was up first in Puppy, where she came first out of 4, coping well with running on mats and having puppies ‘chasing’ her. Lottie won her Post graduate class too, whichContinue reading “Hyde and District Canine Association Open Show”

Scottish Kennel Club Champ shows

We went up to Edinburgh for the May and October Scottish Kennel Club champ shows. In the May show Mac got a Reserve, Lottie wasn’t placed. In the October show Lottie got a reserve, Mac won his Limit class and went on to get the Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate, meaning he gets a Kennel ClubContinue reading “Scottish Kennel Club Champ shows”

We’ve been bit quiet because …

We’ve had puppies, well Lottie and Mac have had puppies! We welcomed 11 pups into the world and our home in April, 5 boys and 6 girls. They grew so fast, before we knew it they were earring solid food, playing outside all day and being cheeky! The time for them to go to theirContinue reading “We’ve been bit quiet because …”