News at Selmalda

Into November and on the 9th it was the accumulation of the years events with the invitational Top 12 League Finals. The judge, who was announced on the evening, Paddy Galvin found his Top 12 Premier League Winner in Burgess who then beat the Bitch to win overall! Not to be outdone Kate took second spot in the Top 12 Super League Final. The following day the South Western G.D.C. held their Open Show with judge Judy Thurlby finding her Best Puppy In Show in our young Burgess who certainly gave us all a weekend to remember! Watch this space and also Burgess' Gallery page for the photos of the weekends events...

The Great Dane Club Open Show on November 16th proved to be a successful show for the Selmalda team. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W. was awarded 1st in Open with Best Bitch and Reserve Best in Show by judge Peter King. Selmalda Come Away With Me (Owned jointly with John Agnew) won her Puppy class Best Puppy Bitch and the beat her full brother S. Check The Meaning, who won Best Puppy Dog on the day (thanks to judge Ann Preston), for Best Puppy In Show. Stuart Mallard judged the Stakes Classes where both Kate and Burgess won 1st in their respective classes. We were delighted when 10 month old Burgess was awarded overall BEST IN STAKES and also BEST PUPPY IN STAKES! Our thanks to all three judges for a super day.

Selmalda Come Away With Me (owned jointly with John Agnew) won her 1st Puppy Bitch, Best Puppy Bitch and eventually Best Puppy In Show at the Great Dane Club of South Wales Championship Show (29/11/03). Many thanks to the judge, Des Warren, who thought so highly of Nina and to her many followers who cheered her on.

At Manchester Dog Show Society, January 16th, there were no scheduled breed classes for Great Danes so Burgess (Selmalda Check The Meaning) and Kate (Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W.) found themselves competing in the Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes. Burgess won a strong Junior Dog class and eventually won Reserve Best Dog and at only 13 months old this was some achievement. Kate didn't disappoint either! She won her Open bitch class, which did resemble a Dane class, and won Best Bitch overall. Our thanks to the judge Mrs. Meriel Hathaway for a super day.

We were sorry to hear the sad news from Tim Couchman who lost his beloved Sherr on February 12th this year, she was 9 1/2 years young. Sherr was cradled in Tim's arms as she passed away. She will be sorely missed by Tim and all that new her and can be seen on the Companions page. Tim says 'Thank you at Selmalda for producing such a delightful dog who grew into my beloved Sherr. I am sad now but have absolutely no regrets as far as she is concerned'.

On Valentines Day Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W. was awarded 1st Open Bitch, Best Bitch and Reserve Best In Show at the East of England Great Dane Club's Open Show. Many thanks to the judge, Richard Beale, ensuring a good start to the new 2004 campaign.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a second litter, sired by our own Selmalda Chasing Rainbows, out of the Day's Ch. Janriche First Lady on March 17th (St. Patrick's Day). Both Mother and all eight babies, four boys and four girls, are doing well.

A super entry at the Great Dane Breeders & Owners Association Championship Show on March 27th for breed specialist Nigel Marriner to go over. We were naturally thrilled when he awarded Kate (Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W.) 1st in Open bitch, the Challenge Certificate and eventually, on the Referee's decision, Best In Show. This is Kate's fourth C.C.

At the Scottish Great Dane Club, March 10th, under well respected Breed Specialist Rae Russell Burgess (Selmalda Check The Meaning) won a hotly contested Junior Dog class and was also short listed for the C.C.

On April 25th Breed judge Mandy Jenkins awarded Burgess 1st in his Junior Dog class which qualified him for his Junior Warrant. Many thanks to all the judges who have appreciated his qualities to earn such an award.

Laurence Morgan-Evans awarded both Burgess and Kate 1st in their respective classes and the R.C.C in each sex. Birmingham National was the show on May 9th.

At Bath Canine Society on Sunday May 30th breed judge Joyce Hindle made it a day to remember! Selmalda Come Away With Me (co-owned with John Agnew) won a strong Junior Bitch class with her litter brother Burgess taking 2nd in an equally strong Junior Dog class. Kate, Ch. S.Me And My Shadow J.W., won her Open Bitch class and was awarded the Challenge Certificate and eventually B.O.B. She went into the big ring and was short listed to the last six in the Group. Many thanks for a wonderful day.

Many many thanks must go to judge Glynn Payne who at Southern Counties C.A. on June 6th really did the Selmalda team proud. Burgess (Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W.) won his last Junior class and equally Nina (Selmalda Come Away With Me) won her Junior class both amongst very good competition. Kate (Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W.) won her Open bitch class and was awarded the Challenge Certificate, her sixth. Many thanks to Glynn for a wonderful day.

On June 15th at Three Counties A.S. Roy Tripconey awarded Burgess (Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W.) 1st in his Post Graduate class and also the R.C.C, his second in as many months. Watch out for this young handsome dog - he just keeps getting better!

We are very sorry to report the untimely passing of Ada who shared her life with Julie and Rebecca. Ada, pictured on the About Us link with her Aunt (centre) and Father (right), was the most loving and affectionate of Danes, enjoyed a successful show campaign, and was totally adored by all that met her. We all shall miss you dearly Ada xxx.

Selmalda Believe In Me gave birth on June 26th to a wonderful litter of Fawns, all with jet black mask. Although eleven were born unfortunately we lost three within the first few days and we now have 5 girls and 3 boys who are all doing well. We are so pleased with their progress to date and are sure that the combination of their sire Lucerne Daddy Cool J.W. (sired by own S. Chasing Rainbows) and Maddie that these puppies will be something very, very special! Please see the link on Maddie's Gallery Page and also the Puppies Link.

July 11th saw breed specialist Vicki Roach judging our breed at South Wales K.A. Her Bitch C.C. and B.O.B. was our own Ch. S. Me And My Shadow J.W. who won through from a strong Open Bitch class. Selmalda Come Away With Me was second in her Limit Bitch class and Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. was third in Limit Dog. This is Kate's 7th C.C. and many thanks to Vicki for a lovely day.

Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W. was awarded the C.C. and Best of Breed under breed specialist Lyn Donnelly. The show, National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society was held at Malvern on Saturday July 17th and this award is Kate's 8th C.C. to date!

C.C.!!!! At the East of England Agricultural Show on July 22nd breed judge Ann Archer awarded Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. 1 in his Limit dog class and eventually his first C.C.! Burgess continues to ride high in the S.W.G.D.C.'s Top 12
Super League. Many thanks to all our friends for their kind words for this fantastic achievement

September 10th was Richmond Dog Show Society with Marilyn Jefferies judging. Selmalda Come Away With Me (owned jointly with John Agnew) won 1st in her Special Yearling class.

At the East of England Great Dane Club Championship Show on October 3rd breed specialists Joyce Wright (Dogs) and Tony Pearce (Bitches) judged. Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. was awarded 'another' 1st in his Limit Dog Class whilst his older sister Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow won 1st in her Open Bitch Class.

Gary Hooker judged Midland Counties C.A. on October 31st and awarded 1st in Limit Dog to Burgess, a.k.a Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W..

C.C.!!!! Peter van Montfoort was over from Holland and judging at the Working & Pastoral Breeds of Scotland on November 6th. He found his best dog in Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. awarding him 1st in Limit Dog and the C.C. overall, his second. Another great achievement which made the long journey home easier!

At the annual Top 12 event sponsored by the South Western Great Dane Club both Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. and Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W. were awarded second in their respective Super League's. We were delighted that the Top Winning Dane of the year, namely Ch. Lucerne Rockafella J.W., also won the Super League and is sired by our own Selmalda Chasing Rainbows.

We are very sorry to report that Barry and Sheila Clarke have lost a special friend, namely Ch. Selmalda Lucas of Epernay. Lucas died peacefully in his sleep on December 2nd 2004 whilst lying with his two Dane ladies - he was almost ten years of age. We are all proud of his achievements in the ring and as a sire and we would not be where we are today without his wonderful contribution to our lines. A wonderful gentleman and companion who never had a day of illness in his life. God bless you Lukey.

Manchester was the first show of 2005 with judge Wayne Rylance. Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. won Limit Dog and Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W. won 1st Open Bitch and Best Bitch, for the third consecutive year! This show was also the debut for our own youngsters Selmalda Romeo (4th) and Selmalda Patience (2nd). They both behaved impeccably and were real babies versus the 12 month old puppies they were up against! Patience was second to the Days C.C. winning Puppy sired by Selmalda Chasing Rainbows.

March 12th saw Sally Lewis judging the Fawns at the Midland & West of England Great Dane Colour Format Show. Selmalda Romeo won his Minor Puppy Class and Best Fawn Male Puppy. Not to be outdone Selmalda Patience won her Minor Puppy Class and Best Fawn Bitch Puppy! Romeo won the contest for Best Puppy overall in Colour and Ann Arch had no hesitation in awarding him Best Puppy In Show! We thank the many admirers of these two striking puppies for their support and kind comments.

March 19th was the East of England Great Dane Club's Open Show where Selmalda Romeo won 1st in his Minor Puppy Class and Selmalda Check the Meaning J.W. won 1st in Open Dog and Reserve Best Dog

Our latest star, the Fawn male Selmalda Romeo, won 1st in his tough Minor Puppy class, aged 7 months at the Northern Great Dane Club Championship Show. He later went on to win Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy In Show under breed judges Anne Asquith and Sandra Krynicki (Referee). This was his first Championship show of the campaign and has already won the hearts of many people - we thank you all for your support!.

At CRUFTS 2005 on March 13th Bonnie Moen from Norway was our judge. We thank her for for awarding Ralph, a.k.a. Ch. Selmalda Stay With Me J.W., 1st in the Veteran Dog Class. He is nine years young and we were thrilled with all the kind comments about him from the ringside - we are so proud of you Ralph. We were equally proud of Selmalda Come Away With Me's first in the hotly contested Limit Bitch Class - we hope the first of many for this super bitch.

Birmingham National held their annual Championship show at Stafford on May 5th with Rae Russell officiating. Rae awarded our own Selmalda Romeo 1st in Puppy Dog and Best Puppy Dog overall.

At the Scottish Kennel Club's Championship on May 22nd well known all rounder Sigurd Wilberg judged the Danes and gave Selmalda Romeo 1st in Puppy Dog and Best Puppy In Breed.

Absolutely fantastic! Southern Counties on June 5th saw breed specialist Mandy Thomson judging. She awarded Selmalda Romeo 1st in Puppy Dog, The Dog C.C., Best of Breed and as a consequence Best Puppy In Breed at only eleven months of age. Thanks Mandy. Romeo wasn't phased at all when he went to compete in the Working Group under Hans Lethinen when he was short listed to the final seven! An unbelievable day.

Donita Johnson was in charge at Border Union and gave Selmalda Romeo 1st in his Puppy Dog class and Best Puppy In Breed. Selmalda Patience was 1st in her Puppy Bitch Class. Many thanks.

At Blackpool well renowned all rounder Dagmar Kenis-Pordham judged the Danes and gave Selmalda Romeo 1st in Puppy Dog and Best Puppy In Breed. Not content with his Best Puppy award Romeo competed in the Petplan Junior Stakes (All Breeds) class and won the days heat under Meriel Hathaway.

South Wales K.A. was, as usual, a hot day for the dogs. Marion Simpson-Wyeth awarded Romeo 1st in Junior which was his first time out with the big boys after to finishing his puppy hood. Ken Sinclair judged the Junior Stakes (All Breeds) and found Romeo for his 1st place. He then had to compete against the previous two days winners and were overwhelmed when Ken awarded Romeo the Top Spot!

We couldn't make the East of England A.S. on July 21st but the Selmalda kennel was well represented in our absence. Selmalda Come Away With Me and John Agnew (co-owner) kept the flag flying with 1st in Limit Bitch. Selmalda Chasing Rainbows daughter, Janriche Irish Eyes J.W., won 1st in Junior Bitch and the R.C.C. Well done to you both and many thanks to judge Gwen Herbert.

Betty Baxter looked after the males at the Pennine G.D.C. Championship Show on July 31st. Romeo was second in Junior. Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. came to the fore and won a very strong Open Dog class picking up the R.C.C. to add to his growing tally.

The Great Dane Club Championship Show on August 7th always draws a fantastic entry and we were thrilled that both the Dog C.C. and Bitch C.C. were sired by our own Selmalda Chasing Rainbows. Ch. Lucerne Rockafella J.W. (16 C.C.'s) and Janriche Irish Eyes J.W. (2 C.C.'s) were the principal winners under Liz Cartledge (dogs) and Lesley Chappell. Naturally we were not showing our own dogs!

A repeat performance at the Welsh Kennel Club (August 20th) under breed specialist Aubrey Cropley. Ch. Lucerne Rockafella (17 C.C.'s) won the Dog C.C. and Ch. Janriche Irish Eyes J.W. was awarded her crowning C.C. from Junior Bitch. This time we were showing and, not to be outdone, our own Selmalda Romeo won 1st in his Junior Dog class and picked up the R.C.C. behind Rockafella. What a super day!

At Richmond D.S. on September 11th Rosemary Lord awarded Selmalda Romeo 1st in his Junior Dog class and Selmalda Come Away With Me 1st in her Limit Bitch class.

Darlington (September 17th) saw John Kelly judging and he gave 1st in Junior Dog to Selmalda Romeo.

On October 13th at Driffield Caroline Wareing awarded the Days Ch. Janriche Irish Eyes J.W. her fourth C.C. bringing Selmalda Chasing Rainbow's tally for his progeny to 22!

On Sunday October 16th at the prestigious Dane Of The Year Show Kath Humphries awarded our own Selmalda Romeo 1st in his Junior Dog class which now qualifies him for his Junior Warrant. A fantastic achievement for such a young dog and to gain it at Dane Of The Year is the icing on the cake! It future it is now Selmalda Romeo J.W.

CHAMPION!

At the Great Dane Club of South Wales 25th Anniversary Championship Show breed judge Roy Tripconey judged the males. He found his eventual Dog C.C. winner in Burgess who, owned in partnership with Bill and Judi Cottam, now boasts the title CHAMPION SELMALDA CHECK THE MEANING J.W.

At The Midland & West of England Great Dane Club's Championship show on Sunday December 4th Joy Butcher judged the males. Our own Selmalda Romeo J.W. continued his winning ways and won the strong Junior dog class from one of the highest entries of the year. Thank you.

Selmalda Romeo J.W. ended his Junior career in fine form by winning 1st in Junior Dog at the Ladies Kennel Association on Friday December 9th. Judge for the day was Ken Humphries.

Selmalda Romeo J.W. kicks off 2006 in great style! His first Open Dog class and he won it in fine company. David Hindle then awarded him Best Dog and Reserve Best of Breed! Many thanks to everyone for their continued support and kind comments. A year to the show since Romeo made his debut and what a year it was for him! Thanks to all.

The Working & Pastoral Breeds of Wales Championship Show on April 15th saw breed judge Mandy Jenkins judging. Ch. Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. won a strong Open Dog class and the C.C. overall. Many thanks Mandy for recognising Burgess' qualities.

On Saturday April 22nd Selmalda Romeo J.W. and Ch. Selmalda Me And My Shadow J.W. produced four healthy babies (3 males and 1 female). Both Romeo and Kate are extremely proud of their progeny and we are pleased to report that all are doing very well. Please call back for further updates. Please note that all puppies from this litter are SOLD but please go to Puppies page for the next planned litter.

Albert Wight judged the Danes at W.E.L.K.S. on April 29th and awarded Romeo first in a hotly contested Limit Dog class.

A fantastic day was had at the 'mud bath' of Bath Canine Society! May 28th saw Rosalie Cobley officiating and duly awarded our own Selmalda Romeo J.W. first in Limit Dog and his second Challenge Certificate. Burgess, Ch. Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W., was second in Open Dog. Thanks Rosalie for such a memorable day.

At the Three Counties Agricultural Show on June 15th Judi and Bill Cottam's (owned in partnership with Selmalda) Ch. Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. was placed second in a strong Open Dog class by South African breed specialist Jackie Ratner. He was invited in to compete for the R.C.C. and were delighted for him to win it. Well done Burgess!
 

Border Union A.S. two days later on June 17th saw breed judge Joyce Hindle looking after the Danes. We were thrilled when our own Selmalda Romeo J.W. won the largest class of the day (Limit). We were absolutely delighted when Joyce awarded him the Challenge Certificate, and later Best of Breed, thus giving him his title of CHAMPION SELMALDA ROMEO J.W.
 

On July 25th Nina (Selmalda Come Away With Me) gave birth to three healthy puppies (1 male, 2 females) sired by KBHV02 DKCH NCH SCH NORDCH KBHV03 INTCH KLBCH DKKV04 KLBV04 DKKV05 KLBV05 Diplomatic's Umberto Di Visconti. Please click on the Latest Puppies link to view their progress.

At the Pennine Great Dane Club Championship Show on July 30th Glyn Payne awarded 1st in Special Open Fawn Dog to Ch. Selmalda Check The Meaning J.W. Many thanks.

The Great Dane Club Championship Show on August 6th usually draws one of the highest entries of the year and 2006 was no exception. Marie Fry judged the males and awarded our own Ch. Selmalda Romeo J.W. 1st in Open Dog and the R.C.C. and we thank her for the appreciation of this young male.