Transcanadals Newsletter - Summer 2023

Venue: Spruce Meadows

- Construction for Spruce Meadows started in 1973. It officially opened in 1975 and hosted its first equestrian event in 1976.

- It is a multi-purpose sports facility built by the Southern family.

- The facility sits on 553 acres and can house up to 1,000 horses.

- The ATCO Field, a stadium within Spruce Meadows, seats 6,000 people and is home to both world-renowned horse jumpers and Cavalry Football (soccer) Club.

- Spruce Meadows breeds, trains, and sells Hanoverian horses, and holds an annual "Name the Foal" contest, in which three foals are selected to be named by the public.

- Spruce Meadows hosts several competitive show jumping tournaments every year. Each tournament is wellrecognized and attracts a wide array of athletes and their horses from around the world.

- Spruce Meadows was named number one show jumping facility in the world in 2001–02 and 2003–04. It is recognized as one of the most versatile event locations in the world.

- Approximately 500,000 spectators visit Spruce Meadows every year.

- The venue hosts 300 events a year, including the Alberta Kennel Club all-breed dog show, the Dalmatian Club of Canada’s National Specialty and the Dalmatian Club of Western Canada’s Regional Specialty.

Message From Your Editor

Hello and welcome to the summer edition of Transcanadals!

I have compiled the Summer issue of the newsletter, which also serves as a pre-specialty edition. Let me just say, I am so pleased to see so many people out doing things with their Dals. Whether you’re involved in Distance Log, the Versatility Program, competing in conformation or dog sports with your spotted pal, isn’t it just so nice to be out and about doing stuff with your dog??

I attended my first show of the year a couple of weekends ago. It was great to see so many Dals (13) entered here. What was a little disheartening was the lack of sportsmanship in the breed ring. I was a little taken aback. I was always taught that even if you don’t agree with the decision, you congratulate the winners, but that wasn’t the case that weekend. Remember that it costs you nothing to be kind!

This issue has several informational articles including another blast from the past courtesy of Alison Merrit, a tried and true (and dal approved!) recipe and a product review. I encourage all members to send me their brags, photos and stories. It’s a great way to be seen and support YOUR club!

There is Specialty merchandise now available (see page 40 for details). Also, there is still time to throw your support behind an award or two for the National or Regional specialty.

Please enjoy!

Claire

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT: Kelly Amos daltech@cogeco.ca

VICE-PRESIDENT: Heather Parsons heatherparsons1980@gmail.com

SECRETARY: Susan Saul chudal@hotmail.com

TREASURER: Audrey Martel audy2@videotron.ca

2023 DCC DIRECTORS

MARITIME unclaimed

BRITISH COLUMBIA Leslie Morris dalmatian888@gmail.com

ONTARIO Tiffany Shaw tiffany_shaw@outlook.com

PRAIRIES Diane Fast dianefastone@gmail.com Betty Pirs roadpartner@me.com

QUEBEC Jessica Rousseau jess_r96@hotmail.com

OTHER POSITIONS:

HISTORIAN: Alison Merritt

VERSATILITY: Jessica Rousseau

DISTANCE LOG PROGRAM: Cathy Stevens

WEBMASTER: Heather Parsons

TCD EDITIOR: Claire Paulson

If you are interested in one of the vacant board positions, please sent your interest to dalmatianclubofcanada@gmail.com with “vacant board position” in the subject line. Vacancies do not occur until the next board is seated; therefore, they will be filled from people who have expressed interest at the first board meeting in 2023.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE—Kelly Amos

I have been hearing from a number of members concerned about the reputation of our club due to the behaviour of some members at shows and on social media. Apparently there have been comments even among judges about the behaviour of Dalmatian competitors. I know not all people showing are members of DCC, but despite that it is reflecting very poorly amongst the dog showing fancy. I know COVID has had an impact on all of our mental health, but the fact we are now able to resume participating with our dogs in all the different sports we enjoy, and there is no reason to be nasty to each other, either in person or by posts on social media. Part of the enjoyment of the sport is being able to socialize and talk to other Dal people. This behaviour is not only tarnishing all of our reputations but taking away from the enjoyment of competing. You don’t have to be friends with everyone who is competing, but it doesn’t hurt you to be friendly. I know very well that this is not every one, but a few are causing everyone to be thought of in the same way. This was recently discussed at a Board meeting and we will be looking at updating the Code of Conduct for members, and will be discussing whether to include member behaviour and posting on social media.

Early August on the long weekend, the Dalmatian Club of Canada will be holding it’s first National since 2019. It is being held in August in conjunction with the Alberta Kennel Club. I’d like to encourage as many members as possible to participate. This event only happens every other year and travels to different parts of the country. This year it is being held in the west, and really hope most of the western competitors will participate to not only show their support for the club, but because it’s a great opportunity to compete and socialize with other Dal people. I’m still trying to figure out if it’s possible to travel out for the National and really hope everyone who can will enter.

With the weather getting nicer, lots of the different outdoor sports are starting up, and many of the ones that run indoors are going strong.

I look forward to hearing brags about all the things members are doing with their Dals, whether it be in performance or conformation. Remember please be kind to each other, you don’t know what the other person is dealing with, and everyone is dealing with something. We are all members because of our love of Dalmatians.

Kelly Amos President Dalmatian Club of Canada

All the best, Kelly

Dalmatian Club of Canada (DCC) Application for Membership

We welcome the following new members who have recently been approved:

• Taryn Karstens-Smith

• Doris McCallister

• Jennifer Winder

The following people would like to join our club:

• Eldrew Godin

• Nina Durante Gouin

• Larry Leeder

• Nancy Bettencourt

Any objection to an applicant must be made in writing within thirty (30) days and shall give reasons for the objection as stated in the procedures for members which are outlined in the DCC bylaws and club constitution

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

BRITISH COLUMBIA—Leslie Morris

As the new BC Director I'd first like to introduce myself. I live in Victoria on Vancouver Island with my Husband Dan and our 2 Dalmatians, Yahtzee (11.5 yr) and Dauber (2yr). Dan and I got our 1st Dalmatian in 1995 and haven't looked back since! Dauber is the 5th Dal that we have owned. I retired last year after a 36 year career as an Operating Room X-Ray Technologist in the acute care hospital here in Victoria.

I started taking Obedience lessons with Shasta, our 1st Dal, right away as this is what was recommended with this breed :) I really enjoyed it and started competing at the club level but once I saw an Agility demonstration there was no going back!! Agility has been my passion for over 25 years now...Shasta was the 1st Dalmatian to earn an AAC Agility Championship and she competed in several National Agility Champions with the BC team. I also really got into Flyball back then with our ball crazy Liver Dal Bailey. In recent years though, after several knee surgeries and other injuries I have also taken up Scent Detection, Barn Hunt, Rally, Trick Training and I am the organizer of the Sprinter/CAP program here on the Island with our Lure Coursing Club. Pixel was the 1st Dal to earn a Trick Champion title as well as an SDDA Scent Detection Master Championship with Yahtzee close on his heels as the 2nd.

As you can see I am into Performance dog sports and have no experience in Conformation. I have been to the odd dog show but it's not something that has taken my interest...yet! I hope to be able to take in a few when our local Dals are showing and learn a bit more to become more well rounded in this position as BC Director.

So far this year I have heard of 2 BC Dalmatians that have earned their Conformation Championships. There have been many shows already and of course many more to come this Summer. I organized a DCC supported entry for the April Sprinter event that was held in Courtenay. Another report on that is included in this issue of TCD.

PRAIRIES Diane Fast

Our first show in Manitoba was in Brandon in February.

We had a small entry of two Dalmatians. Congratulations to Phylliss Campbell on her girl Selene on obtaining her Championship. Selene was also competing in Rally and had success in the Rally ring as well.

In April we had our first show in Winnipeg, with only one Dalmatian entered. Congratulations to Patty Pella and her boy Mack who was awarded a Group 1st and two Group 3rds

The beginning of May was Saskatchewan's first show with a large entry of 13 Dalmatians on Friday and 10 & 10 for Saturday and Sunday. Congratulations to Brandie Maitland & Bonnie Heatherington on Hawking's breed win and to Claire Paulson on obtaining Wicked's Championship on Friday. Saturday and Sunday, my Luna won the breed and a Group 4th on Saturday. Also on Saturday congratulations to Jorden Hergott on obtaining your girls Canadian Championship. Full results are posted on the DCC Facebook Page.

This past weekend a few of my dogs were in the field playing Chase Ability and Luna obtained her CA title and Natalie obtained her CAX2 title. If you have never tried Sprinter or Chase Ability with your Dal - you should look into it. It is a great activity for them and most love it.

Hopefully some of you are planning to be at the DCC / DCWC Specialties in beautiful Spruce Meadows in Alberta. It is an amazing venue, and a great opportunity to showcase our breed to the thousands who attend this show.

Until next time, enjoy your spots

ONTARIO Tiffany Shaw

So many awesome dals out in conformation and performance! I've seen some lovely wins in the ring and in trials and can't wait to see what everyone gets up to now that the nicer weather is upon us! Dock diving, Sprinter, Lure coursing, bike-joring, Barn Hunt, moving towards versatility kms, whatever it is, get out and enjoy yourselves with those phenomenal spotted pups!! Please remember that we are all out to have fun and at the end of the day we are all going home with the best dog!

I want to remind everyone that even if you aren't able to get out the DCC 2023 Nationals, at Spruce Meadows, there are many ways to support it! Donate prizes, sponsor a class and spread the word! We want to see this be a successful event especially since it is the first one since 2019. We need a big comeback! Have fun and be safe enjoying your adventures!

QUEBEC—Jessica Rousseau

The snow has finally melted and we are happy to be out of our hibernation !! Conformation, scent, obedience and rat’s brags, we can say we have wonderful and versatile spots here. Most important, everyone seems to have fun and the atmosphere at shows has been great.

ACM’s Booster preparations are going well underway. Looking forward to everyone getting to get together.

Versatility Program—Update!

By: Jessica Rousseau

We worked hard in the last few months to refresh the versatility chart.

I am very proud of the final result and happy to share with all of you the news !!

First, there is a new level: Versatility Grand Champion Excellent (VGChX)

To earn this achievement, the dog needs 20 points, in six categories. Two categories with a minimum of four points and another one with a minimum of three points.

I also thought that it is time to introduce two new sports (and categories) in the chart.

Parkour (IDPKA - International Dog Parkour Association)

Frisbee (CDDA - Canadian Disc Dog Association).

The last point is the acceptance of a new association In Rat; ASR (Association Sport Ratier).

If you want to submit your dog for a versatility title write to me:

Please include certificates title in the email for the application

jess_r96@hotmail.com

I think it’s a good opportunity to write here little reminder for the pre requirement before applying versatility awards :

**Applicants must have either a Can Ch OR be altered/on a non-breeding agreement/ limited registration, OR have OFA had hips and elbows evaluated with a minimum passing grade of good.

Applicants also must have one ‘’Temperament certification’’ (CGN/ CGC / TT / SPOT / Therapy dog certification). In lieu of this, proof of working with an organization that has the dog doing regular visitations and/or outreach may be submitted and will be evaluated on an individual basis. The named organization will be required to substantiate the applicant’s claim.

A maximum of two ½ may be used towards any title and one title per sport may count towards an award.

** From the DCC website/performance/versatility program.

And to finish, don’t forget the most important thing, have fun, love and train you dog with smile :D

Member Brags

Dara Ashton shares that her girlie “Atlin” AKA Ch. Winterspear at Highgate NTD is now a Canadian Champion.

Katlin Naylor shares that Ch. Tonofdal Leilani Over the Rainbow earned her Championship, a Best Puppy in Group, Best Brace in Show with Tonofdal Malawina Over The Rainbow NTD and Best Owner Handler in Group.

Susan Saul reports that her boy, “Beaker” AKA Ch. SpecialD Chlorophyll Breakdown earned his Championship in grand style with a couple of Group Fourths.

Kashena Dykeman is excited to report that her boy “Smash” AKA Hispot’s Homerun received a Group Second and two Group Thirds.

Claire Paulson is proud to report that her girl “Wicked” AKA Ch. SpecialD Resting Witch Face ATD earned her Canadian Championship.

Heather Parsons shares that her homebred gal “Murdie” AKA MBBPIS MBPIG Ch. BedlamAcres I’m Not a Killer UWP earned her United Weight Pull title and “Peril” AKA MBBPIS MBPIG AmCh Can GCh UKC Ch. Rockstar’s Perilous Adventure Can RA, UKC NI NC UWPCH earned his United Weight Pull Champion title.

Audrey Martel shares that her boy, Chance, Am.Ch./Can.GCh Shenandal’s Take a Chance on me NTD ICBR ICGR ECBR ChCGR has become the first Dalmatian to earn Champion Barn Hunt (ChCGR) in ASR (association sport ratier). Chance also earned a Novice Rally-O qualifying score with a score of 95/100!

Jessica Rousseau reports that her girlie Margot AKA TDCh Nspird N Element Fireworks CGN SDIN ICBR NCBR ICGR Rat:ICGR (Instinct Barn Hunt - ASR) - 1st place with only 4.24seconds to find the rat! She also earned her CKC SDIN, (Scent Instinct) title. Margot earned two qualifications in beginner barn hunt sanctioned by Association sport ratier. She also qualified in beginner containers with CKC scent work.

Jessica Rousseau reports that Oliver, Ch. TDGCH Element Green Arrow CGN RA NS VA ICBR ACBR ICGR NCGR VCh earned his ICGR (Instinct Barn Hunt - ASR) and NCGR (Novice Barn Hunt - ASR) titles, as well as a qualification for beginner containers and interior for CKC scent work.

Carola Adams reports that Ch Juju N Onsengeltje The Link Between earned his Canadian Championship, a Best Puppy in Show, a group two, two group threes and a group four.

Carola Adams is also reporting that Ch Onsengeltje Secretly Chiming In won four group ones and a Reserve Best in Show.

Leslie Morris and Estate’s Copper Dauber earned their Rally Novice title with two fourths in class.

Charlene Maines is excited to report that Merry Go Round Again AKA RePete earned two Best Baby Puppy in Shows. He also placed second in DCA Sweeps, third place in futurity, second place in 6-9 month puppy and third place in brace with Am/Can Ch. Dalata New Possibility RN

Member Brags

Sharon Debor reports that Am/Can Ch Shenandal’s Believe In The Joy CDX RE AmCD RN earned a Utility A leg with a 2nd place score, a Utility 1st place, Utility A ..LDTA 2nd place ( 191.5) DPCGM 1st place (186.5) and is the number one obedience Dalmatian as of May 15, 2023

Sharon Debor also reports that her girl, Myley, AKA GRCHEX /AmCH Shenandal's My Kind Of Joy CD RE CGN earned a 192/200 in the Open HB class and is currently the number two Dalmatian in Obedience.

Sharon Debor shares that Ch.Shenandal's Optimism And Joy earned her Canadian Championship with five Best Puppy in Group placements, a Group Four and a Group One.

Chelsea Du Jardin shares that Liv, AKA Am.Ch, TDCH CanGCh Alofa's Queen of Hearts at Harbrook RPT, RN, SD-E(SP), SDIN, SDO, ETD-M, PKD-N, IBRH, IBAH, TKI, VHM-P SD-E(SP) has earned her AKC conformation championship (owner handled!), as well as two first Q’s in CKC Sprinter, a first place AAC agility Q and a PKD-N in canine parkour!

Jenn Winder shares that her rescue Dal “Keeper” received his Novice CKC Scent Detection title and his open CKC Scent Detection title in April

Salena Morrill reports that her girl “Atari” AKA GChS GChEx Winterspear Atari Dreams AGNJ CGN RI JT CAX AS VB ETD has earned her Rally-O Intermediate title with a fourth in class placement and a third place in the advanced class.

DCC Supported Event Update

On April 22, 2023 there was a DCC supported entry at the Vancouver Island Lure Coursing Association’s Sprinter trial which was held on Vancouver Island in beautiful Courtenay. Unfortunately it was a low turnout, but the four Dalmatians (and their handlers) that DID enter had a blast!

There were prizes for the Fastest Female and the Fastest Male. We took the average Kmp of the 2 Sprinter runs and it came out to a tie for 1st place Female! Both Kindle (Jenn Winder) and Atlin (Dara Ashton) each had an average time of 44 Kmp. This was Atlin’s 1st try at Sprinter and she took right to it. Yahtzee, (Leslie Morris) at 11.5 yrs old and still running, finished 2nd with an average time of 37.7kmp…she’d STILL get a speeding ticket in a school zone with that time :) As the only Male in attendance Dauber (Leslie Morris) took 1st place with an average time of 48Kmp. Times were down just a bit as it was wet, but these 4 Dals were definitely in the top tier of times!! Dauber also earned his Sprinter title this weekend :) Our prizes were donated by “Dogs Do Smile” (Carly D’Aoust) out of Comox, Deborah Mary, Jenn Winder and “Spot the Dots” (Leslie Morris).

We followed the day up with dinner together near Oyster Bay.

Sprinter Photos

Distance Log Program—What is it??

Dalmatians are muscular and built to go distances with a smooth, effortless gait. The ability to cover ground efficiently at a trot are most important in this breed. They are strong, active athletes with great stamina and make wonderful partners for runners and hikers.

This description ties in well with the purpose of the Distance Log program – getting out with your Dal. This program is open to DCC full or associate members and offers an alternative for owners who don't want to compete but love being out with their dog. You or a family member in your household can walk, or do some other approved activity, with your Dalmatian. Since this is a “team” recognition program, kilometers logged by the dog alone (such as on a treadmill) will not be eligible for recognition. After registering, owners log the distances they cover and turn in their logs once a year.

Approved activities are road trials, horseback riding, cart/carriage driving, bike riding, walking, jogging, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or using a slow-moving recreational vehicle. An additional activity may be requested to be approved by sending a written request to the Distance Log Program Chairperson.

There are several levels - platinum (1700 km), gold (850 km), silver (425 km) and bronze (170 km). Platinum Levels (1700 km) are cumulative and do not have to be achieved in one year.

More information and the registration forms can be found on the DCC web-site, https:// www.dalmatianclubofcanada.ca/ under the Performance Tab

I was asked this year about the number of dogs who have participated and the number of kilometers. So I made up a small chart.

Overall, dogs have walked 86419.7 km! Our Dals are enjoying the program!

Water Intoxication: Too Much of a Good Thing

By Dr. Karen Becker

Responsible dog owners understand the importance of making sure their canine companion always has fresh, clean water to drink. But what a surprising number of pet owners don’t realize is that it’s actually possible for a dog to ingest too much water.

Water intoxication, which results in life threatening hyponatremia (excessively low sodium levels), is a relatively rare but frequently fatal condition in dogs. At highest risk are dogs that enjoying playing in the water for long stretches. But believe it or not, even a lawn sprinkler or hose can pose a hazard for pets that love to snap at or “catch” spraying water.

What Happens When a Dog Ingests Too Much Water

Hyponatremia occurs when more water enters the body than it can process. The presence of so much water dilutes bodily fluids, creating a potentially dangerous shift in electrolyte balance. The excess water depletes sodium levels in extracellular fluid (fluid outside of cells). Sodium maintains blood pressure and nerve and muscle function.

When the sodium concentration in extracellular fluid drops, the cells start filling with water as the body attempts to balance the sodium levels inside the cells with falling levels outside the cells. This inflow of water causes the cells – including those in the brain – to swell. The central nervous system can also be affected.

Symptoms of water intoxication include staggering/loss of coordination, lethargy, nausea, bloating, vomiting, dilated pupils, glazed eyes, light gum color, and excessive salivation. In severe cases, there can also be difficulty breathing, collapse, loss of consciousness, seizures, coma, and death.

Dogs Most at Risk for Water Intoxication

Any dog can develop hyponatremia, however, the condition is most commonly seen in dogs who will stay in the lake, pond or pool all day if you let them; pets that lap or bite at the water continuously while playing in it; and dogs that swallow water unintentionally as they dive for a ball or other toy.

The condition has also been reported in dogs that overhydrate during or after exercise, as well as those that enjoy playing with water from a garden hose or sprinklers. Water intoxication can affect any size or breed of dog, but smaller dogs probably show symptoms more quickly because it takes less time for an excessive amount of water to build up in their bodies.

Water intoxication progresses quickly and can be life threatening, so if your pet has been playing in water and begins to exhibit any of the symptoms listed above, it’s crucial that you seek immediate veterinary care to save your dog’s life.

Treatment of hyponatremia in dogs typically includes IV delivery of electrolytes, diuretics, and drugs to reduce brain swelling. With aggressive veterinary care, some dogs are able to recover from water intoxication, but sadly, many are not.

Preventing Water Intoxication in Your Dog

If your dog loves the water, make sure you’re there to supervise his activity. If your pet is repetitively retrieving a ball or other toy from the water, insist on frequent rest breaks. Be especially vigilant on days when the water is rough.

Observe how your dog interacts with the water. If her mouth is open a lot – even if she’s holding a ball or stick in it understand that she’s likely ingesting a fair amount of water. The same can be true of dogs that dive to the bottom of a pool to retrieve items.

Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of water intoxication and monitor your dog’s appearance and behavior when she’s playing in water.

After a period of hard play or exercise, use caution when your dog rehydrates. If he immediately laps up the contents of his water bowl, rest him for a bit before you refill his bowl. If your dog is very active, it’s a good idea to have water with you when he exercises so that you can give him frequent short water breaks to keep him hydrated.

If your dog enjoys interacting with water from the hose or sprinkler, you should monitor that activity as well. Water from a hose or sprinkler is under pressure, and you’d be surprised how much a dog can ingest in a short amount of time

SpecialD Sibling Success

These three siblings are enjoying the shows in 2023:

(Top Left) Ch. SpecialD Resting Witch Face ATD

(Top Right) GCh. SpecialD Harvest Moon NS CA

(Below) Ch. SpecialD Chlorophyll Breakdown

Owned by:

Claire Paulson

Diane Fast

Susan Saul & Alain Rousseau

Bred By: Diane Fast

Not Quite 101...But Some Days it Feels Like it!

I have a busy, fun household of 5 Dalmatians ranging from 1 year to 7 years old (4 of whom are intact), an Irish Red & White Setter, and an ancient ZombiePomeranian who may outlive us all. My husband and I both work full-time. So how can we manage this house of Bedlam?

For me, the key to managing this household of hounds (for me) is to ensure their needs are met. Dogs thrive when given the opportunity to perform natural, instinctual behaviours. I believe in the value of an enriched environment that allows for opportunities for exercise and mental stimulation.

Run free, my friends

As we all know, Dalmatians tend to be a higherenergy breed. There is definitely a continuum within the breed and even within my own household. My crew range from Danger, who would be quite content with a daily walk and the occasional play time to the other end of the spectrum, where Peril and Random need *significant* exercise to be their best selves. Murder and Hazzard fall somewhere in the middle.

With their history of carriage dogs, Dalmatians are inherently amazing athletes. They have outstanding endurance, and I believe we owe it to their historical purpose and athleticism to ensure they are getting appropriate and sufficiently fulfilling exercise.

I am a strong and firm believer in the value of off leash exercise. The opportunity to sniff, run, play, chase, jump, and explore (more or less) freely is incredibly valuable. I also really understand that this can be a challenge. At Bedlam, we are fortunate to have some space, but we did have two young and active (including high-octane Random) Dalmatians when we still lived in the city.

While still in the city, I would drive my spotted duo somewhere safe for a daily off-leash hike. As the city grew, it became harder and harder to find safe, appropriate areas for them to get this sort of off enrichment, which led to us pursuing our dream of moving to some land. Of course, moving isn solution for everyone, but there are ways to let your dogs have off-leash adventures regardless of where you live. You can rent a sniffspot area for some private space, find a friend with some land, some dog parks are appropriate (though many are not), some conservation areas allow off-leash dogs in the off season, and there are many other ways to fill this need.

I do a lot of sports and activities with my dogs and have high expectations for how we work together as a team. I think balancing that sort of structured work with relatively unstructured recreation time is really important. Listen in the obedience ring, run wild-ish in the forest. Of course, this takes not only finding an appropriate place but your dog(s) having the appropriate skills. A strong recall is necessary for their safety. I begin working my off-lead recall right from a baby puppy and continue to practice and reinforce it for their entire lives.

Exercise the Brain

Dals are such a clever breed. They thrive on learning something and are eager workers. Daily training allows these intelligent dogs to exercise their brain. I do at least one training session a day with each dog, often two. These daily lessons enable us to progress towards our various sport goals and ensure that each dog gets one-on-one time at least once daily. Our lessons may be as short as a couple retrieves or as long as running through a full BH routine, depending on our time, current goals, etc. The dogs and I enjoy this daily lesson and chance to work together.

I do occasionally use food puzzles (like a stuffed kong, kong wobbler, or puzzle I can hide kibble in). I think these are a fun way to exercise the dogs’ brains, but they also require management and supervision (some of my darling sharkwolves will eat a t have food in it anymore), so I tend to spend that time on training in-

By Heather Parsons

I Chews You (haha)

Chewing is a natural activity for dogs and one of the basic needs I strive to meet. I have spent an inordinate amount of time throughout my life trying to find appropriate chews. It’s a challenge to find something that can stand up to the powerhouse chewing Dals without being a risk of fracturing teeth.

A long-time Dal breeder suggested Benebones to me, and they have been a game changer. They’re hard enough that I still think they’re likely a risk of fracturing teeth, but (knock on wood) no issues yet. They don’t break into pieces (my biggest concern is risk of foreign bodies), and the dogs like them and enjoy chewing on them, but they aren’t so high value that they feel the need to guard them.

Play Time

Many dogs enjoy active play, chasing, wrestling, and jumping around. I encourage this by providing the space and time (and often running around with them!). They play differently with different combos, and it’s up to me to manage the pairings, intervene as needed, and mix things up so they can practice different play styles with different dogs.

Time to Chill

As important as all the “active” time is for my dogs, I also think the chill time has a lot of value. The time my dogs can just relax, play with each other or their toys, snuggle and be enthusiastically cuddled by me is all meeting their needs for affection and relaxation.

About 20 years ago there was a push from some “sport dog” people to kennel dogs nearly exclusively when not working. This approach has persisted in

some sports and seems to be making a resurgence in some circles. Although I absolutely think dogs are fine spending time in kennels/crates, I don’t think spending MOST of their time in a kennel is ideal. Many breeders need to utilize some sort of kennel system to manage intact dogs. Many people crate/ kennel their dogs while they’re out or at night. All of this is perfectly reasonable. But to have a Dal sitting in a kennel/crate/run for *most* of their time seems like an utter waste of this beautifully social and interactive breed.

It’s also pretty hard for a high-energy dog to learn how to settle and relax if they’re never given that opportunity outside of their kennel! Building time for that sort of social interaction and relaxation is crucial.

Different Sports for Different Spots

When I started in the dog world 25ish years ago, there was conformation, agility, obedience, and flyball. Today, there are an ENDLESS number of activities to enjoy with your dogs. Recently, 5 of our Cabin in the Woods litter returned to the farm to celebrate their first birthday. Among other festivities, we set up several “try it” stations so the pups could try out different sports and activities. We had weight pull, mushing, agility, obedience, scent, and IGP.

Not every dog (or handler) will enjoy every sport, but Dals LOVE to learn and their natural athleticism makes them amazing contenders in a wide range of activities. Like anything else, see what you and your dog enjoy. 2 of my Dals are regularly ranked in the top 10 for the breed in Dock Diving, a 3rd thinks swimming is dumb. My boys are amazing weight pull dogs; Random thinks if I want to move that cart of weight so much I should do it myself.

Get Out and About

Even though I am able to accomplish most of the dogs’ exercise at the farm, it’s still vital to get them out and about. I regularly bring a dog or two along basically wherever I go. A trip to the farmer’s market or a stop at a park while doing errands is a nice stimulating and interesting chance to see and smell new things.

With the addition of a 5th Dalmatian, I had to accept that it wasn’t always feasible to bring all of them everywhere Deciding to take one or two allows more one-on-one time, ensuring I am rotating through to be “fair” to each dog. Not all of my dogs enjoy the same things; just like with sports, different dogs thrive in different activities. High-octane Peril or Random will absolutely behave well on a brewery patio, but they would probably prefer a walk through a new park. Super social, wiggly Danger and Murdie LOVE the opportunity to be fawned over at a patio stop.

A Day in the Land of Bedlam

I am fortunate to primarily work from home, which undoubtedly facilitates running a household of dogs! Ancient ZombiePom runs on her own schedule, mainly separate from the rambunctious crew, so this rundown of the day is focused on the remaining 6 dogs.

The dogs (and I) are pretty responsive to our circadian rhythms and often get up as the sun rises. First thing every morning we go for an off-leash hike. Our hikes are often split into two groups (2 intact males and 2 intact females take a bit of additional management). Then the dogs have breakfast, with the youngest having their first obedience lesson of the day with part of their meal.

Once they’ve had their morning run and eaten, the dogs are very happy to relax while I work. They’ll wrestle for a bit but then just settle in and chill while I work. They will often play with a toy or chew on something, but they also do some hardcore napping

Around midday, the dogs will start gently reminding me it’s time to take a break, and we will head out for our midday hike (again, often split into two groups). Then I feed lunch, and everyone has a lesson (obedience, agility, weight pull….depends on what we are working on!). Once they have exercised both their bodies and their brains, they are again happy to relax as I work for the afternoon.

I either work in my office where I have a twin bed for the dogs and a dog bed on the floor, or in the living room where they can lounge on the couch/dog beds etc. Having several areas allows them to decide to chew on a toy without being on top of each other (though they often do choose to literally be on top of each other).

At the end of the work day, we do our 3rd activity. Sometimes this is a 3rd hike; some days, we mix it up and play fetch (Random’s personal favourite activity) or go for a bike ride. Then the dogs eat their supper and chill in their runs while we eat ours. The remainder of the evening is Netflix and napping on the couch.

Every day I strive to ensure my dogs are having fun, exercising their brains and bodies, learning something new, and spending one-on-one time with me and time with each other. They do so much for me; this is the least I can do for them.

And here we go...

Merry Go Round Again

Owned by: Charlene Maines

Bred by: Patti Strand

Breeder/Owner/Handler:

Carola Adams

Onsengeltje Dalmatians

Form AND Function!

CURRENTLY CANADA’S NO. 1 DALMATIAN

Twelve Commandments of a National Specialty

1)Thou shall congratulate EVERY winner

2) Thou shall applaud every exhibit in the Veteran’s class

3) Thou shall cheer for every junior handler — for they are the future of our breed

4) Thou shall always keep your dog on a leash and under control

5) Thou shall respect thy hotel’s pet policy

6) Thou shall make time to visit old friends and meet new friends

7) Thou shall know thy breed standard

8) Thou shall practice good sportsmanship whenever possible

9) Thou shall answer questions from exhibitors with less experience than thou

10) Thou shall always reward your dog’s successes

11) Thou shall applaud every exhibitor in the performance rings

12) Thou shall pick up after your dog and keep your benching area clean

Dalmatian Club Patches

Although you may not want a patch in the show ring, these DCC patches are the perfect way to show your club pride everywhere else!

Patches are $4.00 each (shipping included for orders of two or more) Buy FIVE and the SIXTH is free!

Patches are approximately 8 centimeters in size

To get yours, send a request to dalmatianclubcanada@gmail.com

*Limited quantities available*

Foundation of the Dalmatian Breed in Canada

A Dalmatian first appeared in the 1902 CKC Stud book, making Gatling #6192 the first registered Dalmatian in Canada. No offspring were registered, so his lines did not continue.

The first Canadian Dalmatian champion CH. Perfect Bond, #9837, graced the cover of the June 1909 Canadian Kennel Gazette magazine. Bred and owned by J.R. Constantineau (Montreal) he was from mostly UK import stock. Although there were dogs shown that were likely sired by Perfect Bond (Glen Bond, Capital Bond, King Bond), once again, there were no registered offspring to carry on his lines.

J.R. Constantineau was a major early Dalmatian breeder and exhibitor, who next showed Can.Am.CH. Windholme’s Forever at 11 years of age to his Canadian Championship in 1916. Although Forever had offspring in the US which perpetuated his lineage there, it does not appear there were any registered offspring in Canada.

In 1917 J.R. Constantineau began showing his UK import dog Can.Am.CH. Prince of Loreden and soon finished his Canadian Championship. An ad in the February 1918 CKC Kennel & Bench magazine sums up the accomplishments of J.R. Constantineau in introducing and promoting the Dalmatian to the show and breeding scene in Canada.

“Prince of Loreden, owned by J. R. Constantineau of Montreal, who has bred and owned such noted dogs as CH. Lady Florine, CH. Lady Beauty, CH. Perfect Bond, CH. Florrie, Int. CH. Windholme’s Forever, and has won more firsts and specials with these dogs during the last fifteen years than all the rest of the Dalmatians in Canada.

Prince of Loreden was a big winner in England, and since his arrival in this country has won at such shows at Sherbrooke, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, St. John, etc. He is without doubt one of our most perfect specimens and can hold his own in any company. His remarkable successes in the show ring, coupled with his abilities as a sire, stamps him as being one of the best Dalmatians of the present time.”

Prince was shown at Westminster in 1918, and although he did not leave offspring in Canada, he was later sold to Mrs. Helen F. Arnold (Deever Dan Kennels) in the US, and won WD at Westminster in 1922. In the US he went on to produce Deever Dan Sunstar, sire of Great Hearth Coach, Am.CH. Tally-Ho Forethought (winner at Westminster 1926) and Am.CH. Tally-Ho Last of Sunstar all of whom played important roles in the development of the breed in North America, including descendants eventually coming back to Canada and continuing through Willowmount.

J.R. Constantineau seems to have disappeared from the Dalmatian scene at the end of 1919. A comment in his ad may hint at reasons which may have influenced his leaving the breed. “As a show dog he does not always get the credit due to him. When in the show ring for specials against other breeds, a judge will often overlook a real good one because some of the other breeds are more popular, and to please the crowd the judge ignores him, so the poor Dalmatian " gets the gate ". He accepts this just as joyfully as when he entered, and the individual at the other end of the leash shrugs up his shoulders and takes his "medicine ". When a real dog judge comes along and judges "dogs"' a Dalmatian has a chance to show his qualities, and there is some encouragement to go ahead, and we realize there is some pleasure in the game. A little incident cropped up at one of our fall shows that is worthy of note. A judge, when awarding the "ribbons" in the Dalmatian classes remarked of one: "This is what I call a real perfect Dalmation " ... but when it came to general specials the poor Dalmatian's qualities were overlooked and a more popular breed won.”

With the exception of the occasional American dog brought up for a show, from this point till mid-1934 Dalmatians dwindled down to mainly unregistered dogs being shown. Some, such as Can.CH. Wizbang Sparklet gained their championships, but could not continue in breeding lines without registration. In 1934 Mrs. Hedley-Peke in Victoria began showing her UK imports Bacchus #116634 KCSB988PP and Meri Ann #116637. Meri Ann had minimal influence on the breeding lines in Canada, but a daughter of Bacchus, Boots #141107 A269305, went on to produce Nelson’s Central Park Coachie (behind Am.CH. Karastella Cadillac of MGR, among others).

The real foundation of the breed in Canada was the contribution of R. Ray McLaughlin (Elmcroft Kennels) of Oshawa Ontario. His multiple UK imports provided the major start of the breed in this country. Can.CH. Phaeland Lufra #128722 KCSB2126RR arrived in whelp to Dandy of the Wells, producing CH. Elmcroft Peggy #135074 A507452, dam of several Elmcroft litters before being sold to Williamsdale Kennel in the US where she produced several more litters. There her offspring went on to influence many US kennels, as well as several in Canada.

Can.Am.CH. Sultan of Kurnool #126689 A247348, who arrived September 21, 1935, had a very successful show career including winning the Non-Sporting group in Ottawa in 1938, bringing much positive attention to the breed. Coming down through his daughter Elmcroft Sultana, he was the great-grandsire of Twingate Toncha, dam of the foundation female Tracy’s Lady Deborah for Willowmount Kennels. Toncha was 100% Elmcroft breeding, combining the lines of these multiple UK imports. Elmcroft Kennel began regular advertising in Kennel & Bench, which further kept the Dalmatian in the public eye.

In 1938 Prince Pluto #146165 43646/35 A247349, BIS UK import, was added to the Elmcroft show and breeding list. He sired CH. Elmcroft Jack of Spots #164120 who made major contributions to the breed in North America. Jack of Spots was the sire of Elmcroft King of Spades #183681, leased by Kay Robinson to start her Willowmount Kennel along with her heavily Elmcroft-bred females.

R. Ray McLaughlin imported another female from the UK, Can.CH. Danilova of Stubbington # 152162 37162/36 in whelp to Fearless Michael, producing Can.Am.CH. Elmcroft Coacher #158388 A479155 who had a major influence on Dalmatian breeding lines in North America. Danilova appeared in shows in 1939 and quickly gained her championship.

R. Ray McLaughlin and his Elmcroft Kennels put Dalmatians on the map in Canada and greatly contributed to the breed’s development in the US as well. His far-sighted strategic importation of several top-quality UK males and bred females from different lines gave a very solid foundation to the Dalmatian in North America. Dalmatian fanciers owe him an enormous debt of gratitude, for without his skillful work many of the current breeding lines in North America would not exist.

Can.Am.CH. Elmcroft Coacher

A group of Elmcroft dogs

Summer Reminders

HEATSTROKE

SIGNS PREVENTION

• Rapid panting

• Bright red tongue

• Red or pale gums

• Thick, sticky saliva

• Weakness

• Dizziness

• Provide plenty access to shade and fresh water

• Abstain from vigorous activity during the hottest parts of the day

• Never leave your dog in a vehicle, even for a moment

HOT PAWS

If you suspect your dog has heatstroke, move them to a cool, shaded area. Spray their feet, belly, and groin with cool (not cold) water and drape a damp towel across their body. Call your vet immediately.

BENADRYL: A FIRST AID KIT STAPLE!

Benadryl is an over the counter medication that many vets feel comfortable allowing dog owners to administer at home. The dosage for dogs is one milligram per pound of body weight. Be sure any Benedryl you give your Dalmatian contains only the active ingredient (diphenhydramine ) and no Tylenol!

It is used for the treatment of:

 Environmental allergies

 Allergic reactions to insect bites or stings

 Prevention of motion sickness

*Consult your vet to be sure Benedryl is appropriate for your dog*

SURVIVIING STORMS AND FIREWORKS:

• Drain your dog’s energy with a long walk or vigorous game of chase/ball etc

• Be sure they’ve had a chance to relieve themselves

• Close curtains/blinds

• Distract them with a chew or treat filled toy

• Turn up the TV or radio to drown out noises

• Turn on lights so flashes of lighting won’t be as noticeable

• Allow them to hide in a safe space

• Be sure they’re wearing ID tags in case they get lost

Place the back of your hand against the sidewalk, pavement, or sand. If you aren't able to hold it for five seconds, it is too hot for your dog to walk on.

INGREDIENTS:

In the Kitchen: Cheddar Biscuits

3 cups whole wheat flour

2 large eggs

2/3 cup of water

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

INSTURCTIONS:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2) Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl to form a dough.

3) Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin to approximately 1/2” thick.

4) Use a cookie cutter to cut into desired shapes. Lay shapes on the prepared cookie sheet.

5) Bake treats 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before sharing with your Dal.

Summer is coming….and parasites, too!

By Jessica Rousseau

We are all happy when the weather is warmer, spring is here, summer is coming and we spend more time outdoors.

On the other hand, there is shading with warmer temperatures. Summer comes not alone, it brings some potential parasites that can put the health of our dogs (and our own) in peril.

Here there are few parasites that can affect your dog and how he can contract those parasites.

Fleas:

Your dog can contract fleas if he walks in an infected area or by playing with an infected animal.

A dog with fleas can suffer from heavy scratching, some dogs are allergic to flea bites.

Fleas can give to your dog some type of worms, dypilidium caninum, kind of tapeworms.

Because fleas eat blood, a heavily affected dog can suffer from anemia.

Your house can be infested quickly.

Fleas usually do not affect humans, at least they don’t spend their life on humans, they are just passing through, but they can bite us.

Prevention should be done as soon as temperatures goes over 0°C and until it always stays under 0°C

Ticks:

Those little monsters are now very common.

There is also a lot of species and every species have the potential to transmit a lot of disease like:

- Lyme Disease

- Anaplasmose

- Ehrlichiose

- Red meat allergy and more !

Ticks can bite us but are not contagious, they only grab the first thing they find on their way !!!

Prevention should be done as soon as temperatures goes over 0°C and until it always stays under 0°C

Nice website for ticks identification: www.etick.ca

To remove a tick: https://youtu.be/ggxaM8GhseE

Heartworms:

- Literally worms lodged in the heart and lung arteries.

- Transmitted by a bite of an infected mosquito.

- Can be dangerous to your dog.

- Can cause cough, weakness, can cause heart failure and eventually death.

- Prevention should be as long as and until one month after mosquito exposition.

I won’t talk to you about prevention medication, there are a lot of safe products on the market that can be prescribed by your vet, I suggest you talk with your vet for the best prevention for your dog.

BEHAVE YOURSELF

The Dalmatian Club of Canada Code of Conduct is very clear on how members must conduct themselves. You are not only an ambassador for the Dalmatian breed, but also for the national breed club.

Section One: Member Conduct

Members must not engage in defamation, intimidation or bullying in any manner, including in person or on any electronic or social media posts.

Section Three: Exhibiting

(1) Courtesy in the ring and around the show site is a must.

(2) Good Sportsmanship at all times is a must.

(3) One should willingly offer helpful assistance to other exhibitors and spectators whenever requested.

Specialty Merchandise

Interested in National Specialty merchandise?

Send an email indicating what you wish to order (size, colour) and whether you will pick it up at the show or you would like it shipped. If you want it shipped, include shipping address.

Flat rate shipping is $27

Orders and e-transfers can be made to:

dccspecialty2023@gmail.com

Dalmatian Standings —Courtesy of CanuckDogs.com

CONFORMATION:

1st GCh Onsengeltje Secretly Chiming In (F)

2nd Ch Shenandal's Optimism And Joy (F)

3rd GChB PaisleyPella Miracle Mack (M)

4th Ch Echoviews Run Silent Run Deep (F)

5th Ch Milo's He Shoots He Skors At Leedal (M)

OBEDIENCE

1st GChEx Shenandal's My Kind Of Joy

2nd Ch Shenandal's Believe In The Joy

3rd Batik A Hint Of Blarney

RALLY-OBEDIENCE

1st Ch Southern Spots Rub Rub Rub

2nd GChEx Winterspear Atari Dreams

Standings courtesy of CanuckDogs.com as at May 29, 2023

SAVE THE DATES!

August Long Weekend – Spruce Meadows, Calgary Alberta

DCWC Regional Friday August 4th, 2023

DCC 2023 National Sunday August 6th, 2023

Held at the Alberta Kennel Club’s Summer Classic https://www.albertakennelclub.org

Canada's largest Outdoor Dog show! Featuring SIX sets of points for Dalmatians

TWO Specialties, ONE Limited Breed Show and THREE All Breed Shows!

- Reserved benching for Dalmatians in Club tent on the show field

- Two sets of boosters for Performance Events: Rally/Obedience/Agility

- Raffle Table

- Club Social

EMAIL SHOW CHAIR(S) – CHARLENEDALALTA@GMAIL.COM OR SALENAM@LIVE.COM

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS (DCC/DCWC)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- Hospitality Chair (Club Social) – organizing a joint club social event

- Raffle table organizer – in the benching tent

- Benching chair – organize and take reservations/$ for benching

- Ringside chair – helping to organize prizes and ribbons and people to help with ring set up/take down.

WANTED: Specialty Sponsors! - NATIONAL

Show your support for the Dalmatian Club of Canada and the Dalmatian Club of Western Canada 2023 National and Regional Specialties!

Awards can be sponsored by anyone, member or non-member, kennel or even in memory of a special Dalmatian or Dalmatian lover

AWARD NATIONAL SPONSORED?

Best of Breed $50

Best of Opposite $40

Best of Winners $40

Best Puppy $40

Winners Male $30

Winners Female $30

Reserve Winners Male $25

Reserve Winners Female $25

Baby Puppy $30

Award of Merit $30

Award of Merit $30

Veteran Male $30

Veteran Female $30

Select Dog $25

Select Bitch $25

Stud Dog $25

Brood Bitch $25

Best Bred By Overall $30

Betty Pirs Roadpartner Carola Adams Onsengeltje

SpecialD Dalmatinas Diane Fast

Nate Francesco & Matt Kevin Brookfield Dalmatians

Carola Adams

Estate Dalmatians

Miranne Dick

Karen & Ross Hopmans Brightspot

Karen & Ross Hopmans Brightspot

Tiffany Shaw

Tiffany Shaw

Cassandra Aldridge Sundog

Cassandra Aldridge Sundog

Betty Pirs Roadpartner

Betty Pirs Roadpartner

WANTED: Specialty Sponsors! - NATIONAL

AWARD NATIONAL SPONSORED BY

1st JR Puppy Male $20

1st JR Puppy Female $20

1st SR Puppy Male $20

1st SR Puppy Female $20

1st 12-18 Months Male $20

1st 12-18 Months Female $20

1st Canadian Bred Male $20

1st Canadian Bred Female $20

1st Bred By Male $20

1st Bred By Female $20

SWEEPSTAKES

Best Veteran $25

Best Veteran Opposite $20

Best Puppy $25

Best Puppy Opposite $20

PERFORMANCE

Salena Morrill Winterspear

Salena Morrill Winterspear

Salena Morrill Winterspear

Salena Morrill Winterspear

Obedience

High Scoring Dal $30

Rally-Obedience High Scoring Dal $30

Klahowya Dalmatians

Klahowya Dalmatians

Agility

High Scoring Dal $30

Email:

Elizabeth Zedel Sweetspot

WANTED: Specialty Sponsors! - REGIONAL

AWARD REGIONAL SPONSORED BY

Best of Breed $50

Best of Opposite $40

Best of Winners $40

Best Puppy $40

Winners Male $30

Winners Female $30

Reserve Winners Male $25

Reserve Winners Female $25

Baby Puppy $30

Award of Merit $30

Award of Merit $30

Veteran Male $30

Veteran Female $30

Select Dog $25

Select Bitch $25

Betty Pirs Roadpartner

Diane Fast SpecialD Dalmatians

Estate Dalmatians

Estate Dalmatians

Estate Dalmatians

Miranne Dick

Cassandra Aldridge Sundog

Cassandra Aldridge Sundog

Stud Dog Betty Pirs Roadpartner

Brood Bitch $25

Team $25

Best Bred By Overall $30

Betty Pirs Roadpartner

Estate Dalmatians

Please indicate the award(s) you wish to sponsor, your name/ kennel name, and if your donation is for the Regional Specialty or the National Specialty

WANTED: Specialty Sponsors! - REGIONAL

AWARD REGIONAL SPONSORED?

1st JR Puppy Male $20

1st JR Puppy Female $20

1st SR Puppy Female $20

1st 12-18 Months Male $20

1st 12-18 Months Female $20

1st Canadian Bred Male $20

PRODUCT REVIEW—

By Claire Paulson

I received this toy, the Kong Wobbler, at a kennel club gift exchange a few years ago and it has been a favorite of my Havanese ever since. When I got my first Dal, she was crazy about food and I had the idea to try this toy as a replacement for a traditional food bowl.

The Kong Wobbler is a food and treat dispensing toy. It has a weighted bottom that, when pushed on with the dog’s paw or nose, bobbles, wobbles and spins across the floor, periodically dispensing food or treats as it wobbles.

It screws apart for easy filling and cleaning (it’s top rack dishwasher safe too!). It is made out of extremely durable plastic. It provides exercise and mental stimulation.

The Wobbler comes in two sizes, small and large. Both sizes are okay for the Dalmatian breed; however, the large one holds more food, so if you are using it as a slow feeder, the larger size might be better. Average cost is $30-$35.

The only down side to this toy is that, once your dog figures it out, they tend to really slap it around and it can be a bit noisy as it is slammed into things around your kitchen.

MEET THE JUDGE: Shawn Nichols

1. How long have you owned dogs?

I started going to dog shows in 1982 and bought my first dog in 1985

2. What breeds have you owned?

I have owned several breeds Whippets, Scottish Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Toy & Miniature Poodles and most recently a Smooth Coat Chihuahua

3. What do you do in your ‘other’ life?

I work for L’Oreal in Business Development in our professional division

4. Tell us about the first time you saw a Dalmatian in your ring?

I’ve competed in the Non Sporting Group for many years so Dalmatian have always been part of my life from a distance, I think the better question is when did I standup and take notice of a Dalmatian, the liver bitch shown by Dennis McCoy Ch. Spotlight’s Spectacular.

5. What are the main differences between the first time you judged a Dalmatian and the most recent time?

I feel the breed has grown some in popularity especially in my local area

6. What is a pet peeve of yours when judging the Dalmatian?

Lack of muscle and condition. The inability to fully extend with the front leg and any breaking at the pastern.

7. Can you offer a piece of advice for those who show Dalmatian in your ring?

Memorize this statement the "General Appearance" it epitomizes the essence of all breeds from general appearance to ability to cover ground.

The Dalmatian is a distinctively spotted dog; well balanced, strong, muscular and active, free from coarseness and lumber, capable of great endurance and speed compatible to its purpose. Clean movement and the ability to cover ground efficiently at a trot are most important in this breed.

8. Do you feel there is an aspect of the standard that is being forgotten about when you are judging this breed?

The ability to trot at a steady pace for long periods of times without breaking down.

9. Which do you rely on more, visual or manual evaluation?

I am visual, typically my hands-on exam is to confirm what my eye has already seen

10. When you look down a line up of Dalmatians, what catches your eye?

The silhouette with clean smooth lines.

clairepaulson@yahoo.ca

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