We’ve had a week’s holiday in Norfolk. We just took Mac, the girls stayed with Angie for the week, where Seren trained Andy to throw a ball in demand!! We stayed in a really pretty cottage in a very peaceful, quiet village, it was lovely sitting in the garden having meals and just relaxing. ItContinue reading “Norfolk (and good!)”
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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!”
Scottish Utility BreedsClub Champ Show
What an early start!! Out at 5am with Mac, Seren, Eira and Beth to go to Edinburgh for the day. Our judge was Gillian Marley, who had previously judged Mac and Seren before. Sadly both girls were not placed in their classes, but I was pleased with both of them, especially Seren, who hasn’t beenContinue reading “Scottish Utility BreedsClub Champ Show”
Snow!!
Eira’s first experience of snow! I have to confess to being disappointed at how little we got in the Eden Valley, but it did last a while.
A few critiques
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM – 2025 DALMATIAN Vd (2,1) 1 Wallington, Sophtspot In The Zone Nicely marked, with a good head and expression. Pleasing body and bone with a nice flow of neck into a good topline. OK for rear angulation, with well muscled quarters, and a good second thigh. Feet OK, but might benefit fromContinue reading “A few critiques”
City of Birmingham Champ show
We took Mac and Eire along, it was Eira’s first time at a champ show, she went along to get used to being in a crate, and experience the sounds and smells of a show. She had a wander round and even a little go in the ring after the show. Mac was in VeteranContinue reading “City of Birmingham Champ show”
Driffield Champ shows
So we are back showing after 8 months out!! There were 2 Champs shows as last year’s show was cancelled due to the storm. Driffield 2025 was judged by Jackie Kitchener. Mac took 2nd in a strong Open class. Seren was not placed in her large open class. Driffield 49th (last year’s show) was judgedContinue reading “Driffield Champ shows”
British Utility Breeds Association Champ Show
The last show of the year for us, and just Mac and Seren. It wasn’t really our day, Mac got a Very Highly Commended, Seren, in the biggest class of the day, wasn’t placed. We are now going to take some time out, have a rest and plan next year’s show schedule.
