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”
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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”
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”
Crufts and Discover dogs
Eira was lucky enough to get a slot on the Dalmatian stand in Discover Dogs. She shared the slot with the lovely Albie, and they got on like a house on fire. Eira was really good with the public, especially the children, so gentle and calm with them. She enjoyed all the treats and fuss!Continue reading “Crufts and Discover dogs”
Coalville Premier Open Show
Another weekend, another show! We are still building Eira’s confidence in the show ring and it is beginning to pay off, she’s getting much more settled. Eira got respectable 2nd and 3rd placings under judge Hilary Male. She pushed hard for a placing in the puppy stakes under Eddie Webster.
Lichfield Premier Open Show
We started the New Year off at Lichfield Premier Open Show, on a very cold day. In the breed classes, under judge Tom Rigby, Eira came Reserve in the Junior class. She was a bit bouncy! Under Janet Kay in the Val Freer Memorial Stakes Junior under judge she came 2nd out of 13 JuniorContinue reading “Lichfield Premier Open Show”
Wirral KA open show
Dave drew the short straw and drive me to this show on the Wirral! There wasn’t a breed class for Dalmatians, but as the judge was a breed specialist I decided to put her in AVNSC. It wasn’t the biggest of rings, but she showed her socks off, gaining 2nd place. She was rewarded withContinue reading “Wirral KA open show”
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”
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”
North of England Champ show
Only Eira was entered, and unfortunately she still has issues when being presented to the judge, so no placing for her. She was better than the last show and happy to say hello to lots of people.
Ailsadot Dalmatians 