The Dalmatian Club of Greater Atlanta

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

The aardwolf may look fierce, but it is actually one of Africa’s gentlest and most misunderstood animals.
With its striped fur, pointed ears, and raised mane, many mistake it for a dangerous predator.
But the truth is almost the opposite.
Unlike other members of the hyena family, the aardwolf has no interest in hunting large animals.
Its favorite meal is termites, and it spends most nights quietly licking them from the ground.
Its tongue is perfectly designed for gathering insects quickly and efficiently.
Over time, evolution made its teeth nearly useless because it rarely needs them at all.
It cannot fight like a spotted hyena or outrun fast predators.
That makes survival a serious challenge in the African wilderness.
Larger animals often see aardwolves as easy targets.
Even their tiny cubs must stay hidden from hungry jackals nearby.
To survive, the aardwolf depends more on strategy than strength.
It puffs up the mane along its back to scare away danger.
Then it cleverly changes direction using its own footprints to confuse predators.
And if nothing else works, it unleashes a horrible smell strong enough to stop many attackers.
It is a small animal surviving with confidence, caution, and clever instincts.
The babies are incredibly small and surprisingly adorable.
Fathers often stay behind protecting the den while mothers forage through the night.
Even though they help farmers by eating destructive termites, they are still often misunderstood.
Yet this quiet little survivor has endured across Africa for millions of years without ever becoming a true predator.

05/11/2026

The Dalmatian Club of Greater Atlanta Trophy Sponsors!
Thank You to all our Trophy Sponsors and Donors!

Bob & Lois Wilthew, Dapple Dalmatians
Daniel R Bacon, Danrich Dalmatians
Dr. Anita Tate, Tateland Dalmatians
Dr. Julia & Dr. Mark McCann, Trotwood Dalmatians
Velvet Cole, Coachside Dalmatians
In Memory of BISS GCH Coachside Spectacular Bid of Tuckaway &
GCH Coachside Winning Colors of Tuckaway
Joni Shoup, Starwood Dalmatians
Cathy Weathers
Sally and Robert Brock
Tammy Roberts, Sgt. Pepper’s Dalmatians
In Memory of CH Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart of OBX CD PCD BN RN CGC TKN

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05/11/2026

The Dalmatian Club of Greater Atlanta would like to recognize and Thank our Volunteers!

Our Regional Specialties success is due to the time, effort, and organization of members who spend countless hours planning, preparation, and set up for our two concurrent Specialties!

Dr. Anita Tate & Tony Tate
Daniel R Bacon
Mary-Lynn Jensen, PhD & Dave Broesch
Julia McCann, PhD
Dr. Linda Scheller-Bradley
Joni Shoup
Cathy Weathers
Velvet Cole
Lisa Simpson
Tammy Roberts
Haley Roberts
Carol Simmons
Jamie Bertone

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04/13/2026

Video of BOB ring, Specialty 1 , Judge Charlotte Patterson

04/13/2026

Speciaty 2 - Veterans & BOB - Judge Dr. Michael J. Woods
BOB- CH Fortuna Give 'Em Something To Talk About TKI (Lopes/Piros)
BOS/BOBOH - GCHG CH Fortuna Paxx A Punch CA BCAT CGC TKN ATT F
SD - GCH Enchanted Hart N Green Starr's Ruh Roh (Stafford/Stafford)
SB- GCH FyrenationAnala Lovin Dancin N The Rain Coachside (Tarver)
AOM - GCH CH CassiopeaN Foxrun's Pandora's Sparkling DIA (Bright/McElyea)
AOM - CH Dal Gal's Southern Star Of Dapper-Dan RN CAA R
BVET - GCHP CH Spotlight Tequila Sunrise Bret D (Wagner/Bachey)
BBR- CH Dapper-Dan's Frozen Asset At Cassiopea BCAT TT & GCH CH Cassiopea N Foxrun's Sparkling DIA (Bright/McElyea)

04/13/2026

Specialty 2 - Regular Classes - Judge Dr. Michael J. Woods
Dog & Bitch Classes
WD (3 pt major) - Brookfield's The Last Word At TBGO (Kroovard/Scarpino/Garason)
RWD - Nspird Grand Slam Golden Bear (Hawkins/Jordan)
WB/BOW (5 PT Major) - Fortuna Endless Pastabilities (Lopes/Lopes/Carson)
RWB - FortunaMy Penne Built Your Crown TKN (Hannon/Lopes/Hannon)

04/13/2026

Specialty 2 - Junior Showmanship - Judge Mrs. Valerie Dombrowski
BJH - Johan̈na Lambert (GCHG CH Tateland's Sweet Camellia I'd Like To Steal Ya)
RBJH - Drue Hannon (Fortuna My Penne Built Your Crown TKN)

04/13/2026

Specialty 2 - Sweepstakes- Judge Mrs. Katherine J Halton Berns
BSS - Brookfield's The Last Word At TBGO (Kroovard/Scarpino/Garason)
OSS - Erin And Prestige's Just A Girl (Echols)

Veteran Sweepstakes
BSS - CH Dapper-Dan's Frozen Asset At Cassiopea BCAT TT
OSS - Woodwynd AFire You Can't Put Out BN RN CAA DJ

04/13/2026

Specialty 1 - BOB - Judge Charlotte P. Patterson
BOB - GCH Enchanted Hart N Green Starr's Ruh Roh (Stafford/Stafford/Luttrell)
BOS/BOBOH- GCH FyrenationAnala Lovin Dancin N The Rain Coachside (Tarver)
SD - GCHG CH Fortuna Paxx A Punch CA BCAT CGC TKN ATT F
SB - GCH Prestige N' Erin's Full Circle BCAT (Echols/Johnson)
AOM - CH Anticipation's Walking On Sunshine (Grey/West/Truitt)
AOM - GCHG CH Tateland's Sweet Camellia I'd Like To Steal Ya (Ptacek/Lambert/Childress/McGee)
BVT - GCHG CH Spotlight Tequila Sunrise Bret D (Wagner/Bachey)
BBR - CH Dapper-Dan's Frozen Asset At Cassiopea BCAT TT/ GCG CH Cassiopea N Foxrun's Sparking DIA (Bright/McElyea)