2018-08-13
Our heartfelt thoughts are with John, Heather & Candice on their very sad day yesterday. We have some lovely memories with Ralf and you gave him everything - thank you X Selmalda Im Yours J.W. - WJW10 1CC 2RCC Premier League Winner (2010). DOB 17/04/09 - 13/08/18. Pictured here making his swansong back in 2016 where he went BVIS at The Great Dane Club. Thoughts are with you, Lesley & Adam xxx
2018-08-13
Lesley & I have just arrived home from a wonderful five days in Amsterdam competing at the World Dog Show. A totally unique experience for us as this time we were exhibiting in Black/Harlequin ring with our youngster Retee, Hoppinghams Changes Selmalda who was bred by Anitta Kilpalainen in Finland. Benelux Winner - Judge Ilona Onstenk-Schenk (Nl) Junior 3rd/8 - Graded Excellent Speciality Dog Show with Double CAC - Judge Carsten Birk (Dk) Junior 1st/5 - Graded Excellent, RCAC and Best Junior World Dog Show - Judge Massimo Inzoli (It) Junior 0/18 - Graded Very Good As always it was wonderful to catch up with fellow breeders and friends from around the world and compliments to all the winners over the three shows. Special thanks to Debbie for looking after all at Stankirk whilst we were away X Now to plan Shanghai 2019!
2018-08-05
Lesley and I were delighted when ZiZis ultrasound confirmed that she is in whelp to the beautiful US Ch. Dinro Legendary Kiss Kiss v Svevo. We now welcome any serious enquiries.
2018-08-05
Hoppinghams Changes Selmalda - 1st Junior Dog Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. - 2nd Open Dog Many thanks to judge Jeanette Park and to the many with their positive compliments about our dogs, this means so much to Lesley and I. Pictured is Retee, DOB 02/08/17, who is bred by Anitta Kilpeläinen.
2018-07-15
Hoppinghams Changes Selmalda (Fi. Ch. Ozaenas Supernova x Mi Havana Independance). Breeder: Anitta Kilpeläinen Owners: Lesley & Adam Chappell Northern GDC - Best Puppy In Show - Judge Mrs Judi Cottam
2018-07-14
Hoppinghams Changes Selmalda (Fi. Ch. Ozaenas Supernova x Mi Havana Independance). Breeder: Anitta Kilpeläinen Owners: Lesley & Adam Chappell National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society - 1st Junior Dog & RCC, Best Puppy in Breed - Judge Miss J.A. Williams John MacDougall Memorial Junior Stakes - 2nd Judge Mr. Michael Coad
2018-07-08
Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. - BD & BOB at East Of England Show. Judge Joe Smith Bred by Lesley & Adam and co-owned with Jacqui.
2018-06-27
We were delighed to learn that both Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. and litter sister Ch. Selmlada ZiZis Journey J.W. are both clear from Inherited Myopathy (IMGD) www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/for-breeders/dna-testing-simple-inherited-disorders/worldwide-dna-tests/.
2018-05-27
Lesley, Jacqui & I had a lovely day at Bath chatting and catching up. A super win for Ruger too. Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. - 1st Open Dog, DCC and BOB. Sincere thanks to breed judge Leah Wiltshire
2018-04-22
Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Wales. Many thanks to judge Janet Gunn for thinking so highly of our Danes. Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. (pictured with judge) - 1st Open, DCC, BOB & final 6 Group Shortlist for co-owner Jacqui and breeders Lesley & Adam. Ch. Selmalda ZiZiS Journey J.W. - 1st Open & RCC.
2018-03-29
Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. - the first, and only Great Dane to date, to win the newly scheduled Champions Class in the UK. Here he is with judge Frank Kane at the Great Dane Breeders & Owners Association Championship Show last weekend. Thank you for all the applause and support and well done to the other winners on the day. Thanks also to Tammy for the photo. A first for Lesley & I and co-owner Jacqui
2018-03-04
Lesley & I made it to the Northern GDC today and special thanks to bitch judge Mandy Thomson for thinking so highly of ZiZi. Ch. S. ZiZi’s Journey J.W. - 1st Open Bitch & RCC. No males today!
2018-01-20
Lesley, Jacqui & I were delighted with Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. and his BOB at Manchester DSS. Many thanks to judge Dianna Spavin.
2018-01-04
At Boston & DCS we had Roger Cruden judging the breed who had an entry of 31 exhibits. Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W., co-owned with Jacqui Williams, duly won Open Dog, Best Dog and then Best of Breed overall. In the Working Group there were 16 top class exhibits and after careful consideration appointed judge Christopher Quantrill awarded Ruger the TOP SPOT - Working GROUP 1. Pictured is his Group win photo and here is what Judge Christopher Quantrills critique said - Group 1, the exceptional Great Dane Chappell & Williams Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W., handled to perfection by Adam Chappell, I saw this dog at just 1 year of age and he has just continued to improve. His elegance of movement and balance was clear to be seen and he did not disappoint in the Best in Show ring on Sunday.
2018-01-04
Here are Rugers, Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W., awards from Boston after a most successful day.
2018-01-01
Thrilled to bits with this years Our Dogs annual. As always many thanks to Lisa and her super photos and artwork. To the owners, judges and all that make this success a reality - thank you from Lesley & I. Happy New Year.
2017-11-11
A super afternoon and Lesley & I are proud breeder/owners. SWGDC Top 12 Ch. Selmalda ZiZis Journey J.W. - Super League Winner. Ch. Selmalda Journey To Melody At Samdice - 2nd Super League John, Heather & Candice. Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. - 2nd Super League Jacqui. Sincere thanks to our judge Ken Sinclair and well done to all the other winners.
2017-11-09
Delighted to receive through the post The Kennel Clubs certificate confirming not only ZiZis Challenge Certificate achieved in Belfast from Jeff Luscott but also confirmation of her Champion title along with our Breeder Diploma. Very satisfying. CHAMPION SELMALDA ZiZis Journey J.W. - our 16th homebred Champion.
2017-10-15
Dane Of The Year - Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. - 1st Open Dog, Best Dog & BOS. Co-owned with Jacqui. Ch. Selmalda ZiZi’s Journey J.W. - 3rd Open Bitch. Ch. Selmalda Journey To Melody At Sandice - 4th Open Bitch. Owned by John, Heather & Candice. Lesley & I express sincere thanks to Dog judge Ken Humphries and well done to all winners today. Judge Ken Humphries critique Open Dog 1st Chappell & Williams Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. A big strong male with regal looks; outstanding in profile and on the move, well balanced. A very close fit to my interpretation of the breed standard. He has a strong but not over the top head, flowing neck into well-muscled shoulders, well filled in deep chest with a good tuck up, strong bone, tight feet, excellent mover.
2017-09-28
Lesley, Jacqui & I are over the moon with Ruger today. Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. - 1st Open Dog, CC (#11) & BOB. Ch. Selmalda ZiZi’s Journey J.W. - 2nd Open Bitch. Selmalda Journey To The Line - 2nd Limit Dog - John, Heather & Candice Dyson. Ch. Selmalda Journey To Melody At Samdice - unplaced Open Bitch. Thank you to judge Peter King, well done the other winners and many thanks for the support in the Group. What a muddy day! Judge Peter King's critique - OD (7) 1st Chappell & Williams Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. Well made, powerful Fawn with bone and substance. He has a very nice outline, strong head with length to foreface, black mask, good rise over brow, however, I would prefer a flat skull, depth of chest with just enough fill, strong muscled neck well set into a firm topline, well muscled loin and padded croup. I thought he just flowed through neck and over topline, showed himself very well to take the DCC and BOB. Judge Peter King's critique - OB 2nd Chappell's Selmalda ZiZi's Journey J.W. Very nice outline on this Fawn girl, standing square. Her head has square drop of lip, width to foreface, black mask, dark eye and correct stop and flat skull, she has strength and the elegance needed. Shown in immaculate condition.
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