I know it’s nearly a month since Crufts, but I was waiting for some photos to arrive before posting. First up was the handsome Albus (Ailsadot Astral Peacock), in a Post Graduate class of 25. He was shortlisted to the last 8, I am super proud of both him and Emily for doing so well.Continue reading “Crufts 2024”
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Critiques for Mac and Seren
Seren and Mac’s critique from NORTH OF ENGLANDDALMATIAN CLUB, judge Ernie Paterson.24.02.24 Special Junior Veteran (2)2 Wallington, Sophtspot In The Zone. Liked his head and eye, good front and shoulders and excellent hind quarters, very smart not the reach in front of the winner. PGB (7) | Wallington, Alisadot Astral Lyra, New one to meContinue reading “Critiques for Mac and Seren”
Critique from Lichfield Open
Seren’s critique from Lichfield –Post grad (6,2a)2 Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra. 2yrs very clean lines with movement good showing very good quarters but needs to develop in body. Head properties pleased.Judge: Melanie Reed-Peck I’m pleased with it, not a bad result after 6 months out. Our Crufts post will be along as soon as IContinue reading “Critique from Lichfield Open”
North of England Dalmatian Champ Show
We went to the North of England Dalmatian Champ show yesterday. It was lovely catching up with people I haven’t seen in months. We took all three dogs, Dave came along as there’s an air museum not far from the show ground. Mac was up first, and got 2nd in Special Junior Veteran. I’m stillContinue reading “North of England Dalmatian Champ Show”
Lichfield Premier Open Show
After 6 months away from the show ring, Seren and I ventured down to Staffordshire Show Ground for the Lichfield show. Seren was very bouncy, couldn’t keep still, but still got placed a respectable 2nd in Post Graduate. I was just pleased we hadn’t totally forgotten everything!! I’m looking forward to getting both Seren andContinue reading “Lichfield Premier Open Show”
Critique from Blackpool Champ show
Blackpool is a lucky show for Seren, best Junior in breed in 2022, 1st post graduate and 2nd in limit this year, gaining her stud book number and meaning she’s now qualified for Crufts for life. Her critique from judge Jane Lilley has come through, and I’m really pleased with it. PGB (11,3) 1. Wallington’sContinue reading “Critique from Blackpool Champ show”
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.
A critique and an open show
First, we got the critique back from Carlisle and District Canine Society open show, 22/04/23, judge Keith Baldwin. Graduate 1st Wallington’s Ailsadot Astral Lyra, 2 year old bitch, lots to like, symmetrical in outline, feminine head of fair length, scissor bite, medium size dark eyes, clean long neck into level back with strong loin, wellContinue reading “A critique and an open show”
The Scottish Kennel Club Champ Show
This show is becoming and Mum and Ellie ritual, don’t know what I’ll do when she goes to university!! We took Mac and Seren with us this time. We stay in the same hotel each time, I treat her to a lovely meal in the restaurant. This year she even got a cocktail as she’sContinue reading “The Scottish Kennel Club Champ Show”
Ailsadot Dalmatians 