Seren – 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 –

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”

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.

Ladies Kennel Association Champ Show

First time we’ve been to LKA, and I love that it’s at Stafford, so much closer to home than the NEC! Eira was in Minor Puppy B, and came first in a strong class. She was much more settled, and on a new snake chain, gold rose coloured to compliment her liver spots. She copedContinue reading “Ladies Kennel Association Champ Show”

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”

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”

South Wales Kennel Association champ show

It’s only the 2nd I have been to this champ show, back when Lottie was still a puppy!! Seren and I stayed in a lovely cottage the night before as it’s a long m, slow drive down from us. Seren enjoyed her quality cuddle time with me!! She was entered in 2 classes, Open bitchContinue reading “South Wales Kennel Association champ show”

Darlington champ show and Dalmatian Club of Scotland Open show

This was a champ show with the club open show following on from the Champ show judging. Seren was entered in Limit in the champ show. I knows she wasn’t probably going to get placed, but she needs to get back in the ring and start settling down, she’s been quite fidgety. The club openContinue reading “Darlington champ show and Dalmatian Club of Scotland Open show”