Selmalda News

ZiZi's Babies are born!

2018-09-03

On Monday September 3rd our beautiful Ch. Selmalda ZiZi's Journey J.W. gave birth to 11 puppies, 8 bitches and 3 dogs. Sired by the beautiful Am. Ch. Rojons Legendary Kiss Kiss V Svevo, Fawn, we are extremely grateful to Pam Allee Tozzi and Ray Cataldi (Rojon's) for allowing us this opportunity. Here they all are!

City Of Birmingham Show

2018-09-02

City of Birmingham Canine Association. Judge: John Carter Hoppinghams Changes Selmalda - 2nd Junior Dog Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W. - 2nd Open Dog & RCC (pictured) Jacqui & I had a lovely day whilst Lesley was back at Stankirk keeping a watchful eye over ZiZi ahead of the imminent arrival.

Sweet Dreams Ralf

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

WORLD DOG SHOW AMSTERDAM 2019

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!

Exciting News - ZiZi is in Whelp

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.

The Great Dane Club Championship Show

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.

RETEE - BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

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

NWPBDS - RETEE DEBUT

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

East of England AS

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.

Both Ruger & ZiZi IMGD Clear

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/.

Bath CS

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

WPBAW

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.

First EVER Champions Class Winner

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

Northern GDC

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!

Manchester DSS - Ruger goes BOB

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.

Ruger wins Working GROUP 1

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.

Boston & DCS - Group Awards

2018-01-04

Here are Rugers, Ch. Selmalda The Journey J.W., awards from Boston after a most successful day.

Our Dogs Annual Advert

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.

SWGDC TOP 12 - WINNERS

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.

Its official - CHAMPION ZIZI

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.