Selmalda News

Dane of the Year

2010-10-17

As usual two breed judges for this prestigious show with Sue Bishton (D) and Rae Russell. Rae awarded Selmalda Glory Days, Spring, 1st in her Yearling class and Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW 2nd in Limit. Top Fawn for the year is Ch. Selmalda She Looks To Me Through Samdice JW who today topped her Special Open Fawn class. JWW10 Selmalda Im Yours was 2nd in Junior, Selmalda I Am Rock JW won his Limit class and we delighted in the challenge when Rae presented Spring with Reserve Best Bitch! This really is her show as last year, on her debut, she went BPIS!

SWKA

2010-10-10

What a wonderful day in South Wales! Susan Cottrell was our judge and she awarded our Junior World Winner, Selmalda Im Yours (Dyson), today handled by co-owner Candice, 1st place in a good Junior class. Selmalda I Am Rock JW topped, yet another, Limit dog class and won his 7th RCC! In bitches Selmalda Dream Baby Dream At Justinian (Thurlby) was 2nd in Junior, Selmalda Glory Days topped Yearling and Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW was 3rd in Limit. What a result today for Spring who also claimed the RCC for joint owners Judi and Bill Cottam. The Selmalda Fawns won the Breeders class and later Rocco, Lola, Ola and Ralf won Working Breeders Group 1 under Peter Radley.

East of England Great Dane Club

2010-10-03

The weather was absolutely appalling today - rain, rain, rain! Thank goodness we were indoors! Pat Patch judged the males and Selmalda Im Yours JWW10 only made third place in his Junior class. Selmalda I Am Rock JW claimed top spot in his Limit class and maintains his excellent form. Judy Thurlby with Selmalda Dream Baby Dream At Justinian was placed fourth in Junior bitch and the Dysons with Ch. Selmalda She Looks To Me Through Samdice JW were second in Open and won their Open Fawn class, Marion Hipkin judged the bitches. The Selmalda team, consisting of Rocco, Lola, Ralf and Daisy won the Breeders class and we extend our thanks to Judy, Heather and John for staying on.

Driffield A.S.

2010-09-30

It was a glorious day at Wetherby Racecourse where breed judge Rosemary Lord had a very good entry. It got off to a great start when the Junior World Winner 10 Selmalda Im Yours topped a class of 9, well done to the Dysons - John you present him so well. Selmalda I Am Rock JW claimed top spot in a Limit class of 13 and maintained his winning form. Selmalda Glory Days, owned jointly with Judi Cottam, was second in Junior and Judy & Stuart Thurlby were third with Selmalda Dream Baby Dream At Justinian. Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW won the RCC and the team of Ola, Rocco, Lola and Ralf won the Breeders class and also number one spot in the Working Breeders Group, judged by Kevin Young - thanks to both judges for a great day!

Richmond

2010-09-11

We had Frank Wildman judging our breed for the first time at Richmond and he duly found our own Selmalda I Am Rock JW who topped the largest class of the day, Limit. His full sister Ola, Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW, also won her Limit class and in the challenge was awarded the RCC! Another successful day!

City of Birmingham

2010-09-04

At City of Birmingham Liz Cartledge judged the breed. It didnt get off to the best of starts as our Junior World Winner 10, Selmalda Im Yours, owned in partnership with John, Heather and Candice Dyson, was unplaced in Junior - there is a first for everything! Selmalda I Am Rock J.W. topped a cracking Limit dog class, Judy Thurlby with Selmalda Dream Baby Dream At Justinian was third in Junior and our own Selmalda Rock Ola Baby J.W. was second in Limit. However the Selmalda team of Rocco, Ola, Ralf and Daisy won the Breeders class and then won the Working Breeders Group overall under Terry Nethercott, beating off stiff competition! Many thanks for all the support and words of encouragement ringside and to our own photographer extraordinaire Judi Cottam! Judge Liz Cartledge wrote about Rocco afterwards - His good side movement won him the class. Well proportioned head, good length of foreface, strong hindquarters which he put to good use when moving, ample bone, well sprung ribs, well conditioned and handled.

Welsh Kennel Club

2010-08-21

Jeff Luscott officiated at WKC. Selmalda Im Yours was second in his Junior dog class, the same position Selmalda I Am Rock JW achieved in his Limit class. Rocco was called back into the ring to challenge for the RCC which he was duly awarded. In bitches Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW topped a huge Limit class and Ch. Selmalda She Looks To Me Through Samdice JW was second in Open. Lola also made the cut in a huge, three group, Champion Stakes class. The Selmalda Fawns then won the Breeders class (left) and later went on to win the Working Breeders Group under Liz Stannard. Another great day for the kennel!

Welsh Kennel Club

2010-08-21

Pictured with Working Breeders Group judge Liz Stannard.

Pennine Great Dane Club

2010-08-15

The Selmalda gang enjoyed a lovely summers day at Hurworth where the Pennine hold a wonderful show. Stella Clark judged the dogs and awarded 1st in a cracking Junior class to JWW10 Selmalda Im Yours, Ralf, whilst Selmalda I Am Rock JW won his Limit class. Michael Bruggenburg-Rothschild judged the bitches and Ch Selmalda She Looks To Me Through Samdice JW, Lola, won the Special Open Fawn class and later the RCC! The Selmalda team of Lola, Rocco, Ralf and Daisy won the Breeders class. Lolas critique appeared in the dog press later and read - beautiful Fawn with harmonious balance and size, substance yet still feminine and elegant, strong arched neck, high set withers, good front and chest, lay of shoulder and length of upper arm, good width and depth to chest, good depth to brisket, well sprung ribs giving good width and depth through body, good croup and tailset, good width of thigh, beautiful head with good parallel head planes, good length to foreface, defined stop and clean backskull, excellent pigmentation, good eye shape and beautiful expression, moved with good front reach and drives well from hocks covering ground well, another with dash and dare, beautifully handled as you would expect from this handler.

The Great Dane Club

2010-08-01

Always a relaxed atmosphere at this show and we managed to get our tents ringside which kept the dogs cool and comfortable. Anne Morris judged the dogs and Selmalda Im Yours JWW10 topped a cracking Junior dog class, this dog is maturing very nicely and is becoming a force to be reckoned with. Selmalda I Am Rock JW was placed second in Limit dog and eventually won the RCC, his fifth! Lets just say the bitches didnt fair as well under Pat Jacobs! Again we topped the Breeders class with Ola, Rocco, Lola and Ralf and our continued appreciation to the Dysons for their support in this competition. Judge Anne Morris wrote about Ralf - Compact Fawn who stands foresquare, good head with dark eyes and mask with a kind expression, well made all through with good balance in angles with back and loin length to compliment, nice croup and flat boned legs on tight feet, moves animatedly, an honest youngster.

National Working & Pastoral Breeds

2010-07-17

After topping the Breeders class in the breed under Ann Jacobs the team of Lola, Rocco, Ralf and Ola claimed first place in the Working Breeders Group under Kari Wilberg.

Windsor Dog Show

2010-07-03

A red hot Windsor for first timer Keith Nathan. We were there early to secure our cages in the shade and claim prime spot for watching the days judging. JWW10 Selmalda Im Yours was third in Junior and Selmalda I Am Rock JW was third in Limit dog, not a good day for the guys and hoping the bitches did better! Selmalda Dream Baby Dream At Justinian, aka Daisy, topped both Junior and Yearling, Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW claimed Limit and Ch Selmalda She Looks To Me Through Samdice JW was second in Open - Daisy being awarded the RCC! Team Selmalda won the Breeders class with Ralf, Lola, Ola and Rocco taking part and then went onto claim Working Breeders Group 1 under Tom Mather! Woo Hoo!

WORLD DOG SHOW DENMARK

2010-06-27

So the wait was over and finally we were ringside and waiting to compete with Danes from 18 different countries! We could not have got off to a better start when Selmalda Im Yours was graded EXCELLENT in Junior under Kerstin Nillson. The tension built as he made it down to last four and eventually topped an entry of fourteen and now is JUNIOR WORLD WINNER 2010! In Open dog 22 exhibits fought it out in the heat and Selmalda I Am Rock JW was graded EXCELLENT, made it down to the last four and eventually placed second! Gitte Finch Pederson judged the bitches and in Junior bitch we had litter sisters competing amongst the nineteen entries. Selmalda In The Name Of Love, Brindle, was graded EXCELLENT but unplaced, but resident Dane Selmalda Too Funky, again EXCELLENT, made it to the last four and eventually placed third. In Open bitch there were thirty entrants! Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW, EXCELLENT, made the cut, the last four and then placed second overall! So wonderful results all round, thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and was so very proud of TEAM SELMALDA ON TOUR!

Blackpool Dog Show

2010-06-27

Whilst the rest of the team were in Denmark Selmalda Dream Baby Dream At Justinian kept the flag flying UK side with a fantastic Junior class win under Mandy Bithell. Congratulations Stuart & Judy, Daisy looked stunning!

Border Union AS

2010-06-19

Jill Black officiated for the first time and awarded Selmalda I Am Rock JW second in Limit dog, he was considered for the RCC but to no avail. In bitches Selmalda In The Name Of Love took top spot in Junior with Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW being placed fourth in Limit.

Bath Canine Society

2010-05-30

Helen Hankins took centre ring at Bath and awarded Selmalda I Am Rock JW first in Limit dog and eventually the RCC! Litter sister Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW was second in Limit bitch.

Scottish Kennel Club

2010-05-21

Up in Edinburgh for SKC and Cath Gilbert was judging. Selmalda Im Yours was second in Junior and Selmalda I Am Rock JW won his Limit class. Selmalda Dream Baby Dream At Justinian was second in Junior and Yearling whilst Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW was fourth in Limit. Selmalda won the Breeders class and were placed Working Breeders Group 1 under Terry Munro.

Birmingham National

2010-05-09

Gary Hooker was the judge with both Selmalda Im Yours and Selmalda I Am Rock JW being awarded second in Junior and Yearling respectively. Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW won her Yearling class and once more the Selmalda Group won the Breeders class and were awarded third place in the Working Breeders Group from Geoff Corish.

WELKS

2010-04-25

One of the first outdoor shows of the campaign and Ken Humphries was our elected judge. Selmalda I Am Rock JW won his Yearling class and older brother Selmalda Stay Free For Teeseedane, aka Dan, topped a strong Limit class. In the challenge Ken awarded Dan his first CC, seen left with a jubilant owner/handler Tina, and Rocco compelting the double collecting the RCC! In bitches Selmalda In The Name Of Love was second in Junior and Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW was fourth in Yearling. Rocco, Ola, Ares and Daisy won the Breeders class for team Selmalda who then went onto Working Breeders Group 2 under Albert Wight!

Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Wales

2010-04-17

Rottweiler enthusiast Leanna Lewis judged the breed and the males did not fair well! Selmalda Im Yours wasfourth in Junior and Selmalda I Am Rock JW was third in Limit. A little better scenario in bitches! Selmalda Dream Baby Dream At Justinian won Puppy whilst litter sister Georgia, Selmalda In The Name Of Love, won Junior. Selmalda Rock Ola Baby JW topped a strong Limit class and Team Selmalda won the Breeders class. Later on in the Group under Dr. Monica Boggia-Black the Selmalda group, including Rocco, Ola, Ralf and Georgia, were awarded Working Breeders Group 1! Yay!