With this preparation, a well-socialized Dalmatian puppy has the best chance for success in the ring.Ĭan I share my thoughts on how my breed is currently presented in the show ring? They also travel with me to shows to get used to the sights, smells, sounds, and the routine of a show dog. At the appropriate age they start conformation classes so that we can build on the skills we have been working on at home. Lead-training is next, while building on holding a stack. I continue stacking and teaching them to follow me in the kitchen, down the hall and, weather permitting, outside. Teresa A Vilá: My puppies begin with a training foundation that starts at 4 weeks with stacked photos. How do I prepare my pups for the show ring? Does my breed require any special preparation? And I take stock of their personalities and temperaments, which is of great importance for the Dalmatian breed. Of course, I have casually been observing how they move about freely in their enclosure. Then I proceed to examine how their parts fit together. At that time, I step back and evaluate their overall outline. But I do not focus on selection until they are 8 weeks old. Teresa A Vilá: I begin stacking them at 4-5 weeks, making them accustomed to being handled. What is my “process” for selecting show puppies? At what age do I make my decisions? My puppies are exposed to a variety of enrichment stimuli, preparing them for their new homes when they leave between 10 and 12 weeks of age. My litters are born in the house and, when they are old enough to go outside, they have access to a fenced area from my bedroom. Teresa A Vilá: All of my dogs live in the house and have large yards where they are able to run, providing the exercise needs for active Dalmatians. Jobbe and “Volanta” produced Farga De Montjuic ROM (Registry of Merit) who remains as #75 All-Time Top Show Dalmatian through 2021.Ĭan I talk a bit about my facilities? Where are my puppies whelped? How are they raised? Our most influential dam, Volanta De Montjuic, produced 17 champions and was a top-producing dam and still remains as #2 Historical Dams of Champions. According to the Spring 2022 statistics, Spotter “Jobee,” who was top sire for a number of years, still remains as #6 Historical Sire of Champions. Teresa A Vilá: Our top sire was English import Buffrey Jobee, an English and American champion who went on to produce 66 champions, several of whom were Group placing. Which have been my most influential sires and dams? Teresa A Vilá: Farga De Montjuic was my top-winning breeder/owner-handled Dalmatian and was awarded five Bests in Show and 44 Group Firsts, and multiple Group placements, during her show career. Which show dogs from the past have been your noteworthy winners? At the moment, I have 13 Dalmatians, ranging in age from 8 months to 14 years old the 14-year-old being the oldest of my seniors. Teresa A Vilá: My kennel name is Libertad De Montjuic. What is my kennel name? How many dogs do I currently keep? I have been in dogs since the late 1960s when my husband, Kevin Crosby, and I got our first Dalmatian. Teresa A Vilá: I have lived in Louisburg, North Carolina, for 40 years. Where do I live? How many years in dogs? How many years as a breeder? Interview with Non-Sporting Group Breeder Teresa A Vilá
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