Dalmatian Club of Scotland

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Early in 1969, a group of Scottish Dalmatian enthusiasts, led by Mr J Hally, decided to form a club. Mr A Taaffe was appointed as Secretary pro tem. The necessary number of members were gathered together and an application was made to the Kennel Club, with the backing of the North of England Club and the Scottish Kennel Club.

The Kennel Club informed Mr. Taaffe in June 1970 that the title of 'Dalmatian Club of Scotland' had been granted. The inaugural General Meeting was called for Sunday 1st March 1970. There were forty-two founder members present and apologies from a further sixteen.

Mr A Taaffe opened the meeting and called for nominations for chairman. Mr J Hally was appointed. Other appointments were: Secretary - Mr A Taaffe; Treasurer - Mr J Whyte; Hon. President - Mrs Alexander; President - Mr I Simpson; Vice-Chairman - Mr G McVicar.

It was further proposed that six members be elected from the floor to form the Committee. The six appointed were - Mrs C Whyte, Mrs McNairn, Mr N Graham, Mrs A Simpson, Miss Gatheral and Mrs C McVicar. It was proposed that it would be a postal ballot for all officers and committee members in future.

The first Committee Meeting was held on 12th April 1970. It was proposed to hold an open show as soon as possible and the date of the show was decided upon as 26th September 1970, with Mrs Cudd as the judge. There was an excellent entry. Seventy-five entries from 32 dogs and 89 entries from 42 bitches. Best in Show was Clydevale Don Camillo, owned by Mrs C Wharton, Best Opposite Sex Konavlje Miss Gorgeous, owned by Miss S Gatheral and Best Puppy was Appaloosa Stardante, owned by Miss A Bale.

Other successful shows were held on 10th April 1971 and 1st April 1972. Application was made to The Kennel Club for Championship status in 1972 and Challenge Certificates were granted for 1973 and the first Championship Show was held on 10th March 1973. Judge elect was Mrs Gore who drew a large entry. Unfortunately, Mrs Gore had to withdraw and Mr D Cudd stepped in at the last moment.

The Club went from strength to strength and a club badge was designed and was ready for the first Championship Show. The Club now holds their Championship Show on the first Saturday in April and the Open Show on the third Sunday in September.

(Silver Jubilee Handbook 1996)