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UK’s Top Bolognese Breeders & Top Bolognese 2024
For the 3rd consecutive year, we are hugely proud to officially be the home of the 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒
Donocielo Michelangelo: Our truly special Meko continues to shine at each and every show, with his immense quality and enchanting ring presence, achieving a feat that only a few dogs before him have, namely the UK’s Top Bolognese for the third year in a row, whilst winning 18 x Best of Breeds at championship shows throughout the year. At his ripe age of nearly 4 years, this dog has achieved more that we could have ever imagined and we cannot wait for what the next year has in store for him.
Donocielo Seraphina: At nearly 11 years of age she continues to age like fine wine, showing her class with her countless top honours, an unbeaten veteran run for over two years and spectacular showing in the City of Birmingham Best Veteran in Show.
Donocielo Mattia and Maddalana: In their first full year in the show ring both Tito and Maddie have shown continued progress to achieve countless RBOS and the odd BOS.
The rest of our Bolo gang: Whilst the rest of our gang are no longer in the show ring, they have had so much fun travelling around the country with us, exploring parts of the country we have never been to before, through lovely walks and adventures.
Collectively over the year, they have achieved:
20 x Best of Breed
20 x Best Dog in Breed
10 x Best Bitch in Breed
9 x Reserve Best Dog
9 x Reserve Best Bitch
21 x Best Veteran in Breed
Best Veteran in Breed Crufts 2024
Toy Veteran Group 1 City of Birmingham Champ Show
Toy Veteran Group 2 Richmond Champ Show
Toy Veteran Group 4 Border Union Champ Show
Reserve Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2024 (March)
Best Veteran in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2024 (March)
*all results from our championship shows and March club show
We are tremendously proud of our fluffy bundles who stand at the forefront of Bolognese in the UK, representing our breed with excellence and immense pride.
Many thanks to all the judges/breed specialists for acknowledging and rewarding their quality and to those who have supported us throughout the year.
We now look forward to celebrating a wonderful year and welcoming in 2025, as we look forward to travelling far and wide to see what 2025 has in store for us.
For the 3rd consecutive year, we are hugely proud to officially be the home of the 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒
Donocielo Michelangelo: Our truly special Meko continues to shine at each and every show, with his immense quality and enchanting ring presence, achieving a feat that only a few dogs before him have, namely the UK’s Top Bolognese for the third year in a row, whilst winning 18 x Best of Breeds at championship shows throughout the year. At his ripe age of nearly 4 years, this dog has achieved more that we could have ever imagined and we cannot wait for what the next year has in store for him.
Donocielo Seraphina: At nearly 11 years of age she continues to age like fine wine, showing her class with her countless top honours, an unbeaten veteran run for over two years and spectacular showing in the City of Birmingham Best Veteran in Show.
Donocielo Mattia and Maddalana: In their first full year in the show ring both Tito and Maddie have shown continued progress to achieve countless RBOS and the odd BOS.
The rest of our Bolo gang: Whilst the rest of our gang are no longer in the show ring, they have had so much fun travelling around the country with us, exploring parts of the country we have never been to before, through lovely walks and adventures.
Collectively over the year, they have achieved:
20 x Best of Breed
20 x Best Dog in Breed
10 x Best Bitch in Breed
9 x Reserve Best Dog
9 x Reserve Best Bitch
21 x Best Veteran in Breed
Best Veteran in Breed Crufts 2024
Toy Veteran Group 1 City of Birmingham Champ Show
Toy Veteran Group 2 Richmond Champ Show
Toy Veteran Group 4 Border Union Champ Show
Reserve Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2024 (March)
Best Veteran in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2024 (March)
*all results from our championship shows and March club show
We are tremendously proud of our fluffy bundles who stand at the forefront of Bolognese in the UK, representing our breed with excellence and immense pride.
Many thanks to all the judges/breed specialists for acknowledging and rewarding their quality and to those who have supported us throughout the year.
We now look forward to celebrating a wonderful year and welcoming in 2025, as we look forward to travelling far and wide to see what 2025 has in store for us.
At LKA Championship Show 2024
Our final Show of the year and the Team did us proud again.
At LKA Championship Show under our lovely judge Dale Hick :
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" -BEST DOG & BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina -BEST VETERAN & RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - Second Post Graduate Dog
Donocielo Maddalana "Maddie" - Second Post Graduate Bitch
To our amazement the Donocielo Bolognese Team have attended 20 x Championship Shows in 2024 and have won BEST OF BREED at each and every one of them. To say we are immensely proud of our dogs would be an understatement.
Thank you to all the judges who have thought so highly of them.
Our final Show of the year and the Team did us proud again.
At LKA Championship Show under our lovely judge Dale Hick :
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" -BEST DOG & BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina -BEST VETERAN & RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - Second Post Graduate Dog
Donocielo Maddalana "Maddie" - Second Post Graduate Bitch
To our amazement the Donocielo Bolognese Team have attended 20 x Championship Shows in 2024 and have won BEST OF BREED at each and every one of them. To say we are immensely proud of our dogs would be an understatement.
Thank you to all the judges who have thought so highly of them.
Midland Counties Championship Show 2024
At Midland Counties Championship Show this weekend, our wonderful Donocielo Team were awarded the following results under lovely judge Mrs Dianna Spavin:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - First in Post Graduate Bitch
At Midland Counties Championship Show this weekend, our wonderful Donocielo Team were awarded the following results under lovely judge Mrs Dianna Spavin:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - First in Post Graduate Bitch
South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show 2024
After a lovely week spent in Wales, our team competed in the South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show and were awarded the following:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG andBEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - First in Post Graduate Dog
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - First in Post Graduate Bitch
Thank you to our lovely judge Jane Pearman for thinking so highly of our Bolognese.
After a lovely week spent in Wales, our team competed in the South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show and were awarded the following:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG andBEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - First in Post Graduate Dog
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - First in Post Graduate Bitch
Thank you to our lovely judge Jane Pearman for thinking so highly of our Bolognese.
Darlington Championship Show 2024
At Darlington Championship Show under Mr Bill Browne-Cole:-
Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Mattia "TITO" - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Maddalena " MADDIE" - First Place Post Graduate Bitch
At Darlington Championship Show under Mr Bill Browne-Cole:-
Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Mattia "TITO" - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Maddalena " MADDIE" - First Place Post Graduate Bitch
Richmond Championship Show 2024
At Richmond Championship Show under Mr Enrique Mate Duran :-
Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Mattia "TITO" - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH, BEST VETERAN and TOY VETERAN GROUP 2 under Group Judge Mr Paul Harding
Donocielo Maddalena "MADDIE" - First Place Post Graduate Bitch
At Richmond Championship Show under Mr Enrique Mate Duran :-
Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Mattia "TITO" - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH, BEST VETERAN and TOY VETERAN GROUP 2 under Group Judge Mr Paul Harding
Donocielo Maddalena "MADDIE" - First Place Post Graduate Bitch
City of Birmingham Championship Show 2024
WOW! WOW! WOW!
At the City of Birmingham Championship Show our wonderful girl Donocielo Seraphina left us absolutely gobsmacked by her results today. At the age of 10 years old she won:
BEST BITCH, BEST OF BREED and to top it all, WINNER OF THE TOY VETERAN GROUP
Her son Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" was BEST DOG and BOS
Donocielo Mattia "TITO" was RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Maddalena "MADDIE" was First in Post Graduate Bitch
That is 3 generations of our award winning Bolognese
To say we are over the moon with Seraphina's result would be an understatement
Thank you to our Breed Judge Mr Derek Smith and Group Judge Mr Kevin Young for thinking so highly of them all
WOW! WOW! WOW!
At the City of Birmingham Championship Show our wonderful girl Donocielo Seraphina left us absolutely gobsmacked by her results today. At the age of 10 years old she won:
BEST BITCH, BEST OF BREED and to top it all, WINNER OF THE TOY VETERAN GROUP
Her son Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" was BEST DOG and BOS
Donocielo Mattia "TITO" was RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Maddalena "MADDIE" was First in Post Graduate Bitch
That is 3 generations of our award winning Bolognese
To say we are over the moon with Seraphina's result would be an understatement
Thank you to our Breed Judge Mr Derek Smith and Group Judge Mr Kevin Young for thinking so highly of them all
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Welsh Kennel Club Champ Show 2024
Back in the showring yesterday after our short break. This time it was the turn of the Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show where our team showed their socks off with the following fabulous results. Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" gained his 44th BEST DOGand number 34 BEST OF BREED awards at Championship Shows! His son Donocielo Mattia "Tito" was RESERVE BEST DOG His mother Donocielo Seraphina was BEST VETERAN His daughter Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" won the Post Graduate Bitch Class A real family affair for our Bollies Thank you to our judge Mr Tom Mather for thinking so highly of them all. |
Paignton Championship Show 2024
More fabulous results on our travels where our wonderful Bolognese team competed at the Paignton Championship Show.
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED This homebred boy just keeps on giving us so much pride from his achievements in the ring.
Keeping it in the family, his mother Donocielo Seraphina was givenBEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Many thanks to our lovely judge Mr Ian Sidgwick for thinking so highly of our dogs
More fabulous results on our travels where our wonderful Bolognese team competed at the Paignton Championship Show.
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED This homebred boy just keeps on giving us so much pride from his achievements in the ring.
Keeping it in the family, his mother Donocielo Seraphina was givenBEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Many thanks to our lovely judge Mr Ian Sidgwick for thinking so highly of our dogs
Leeds Championship Show 2024
A lovely day at Leeds Championship Show held at Harewood House where our team did us proud once again:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG & BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" First in Post Graduate Dog
Thank you to our lovely judge Hayley McCallum-Sealy for thinking so highly of our Bollies
A lovely day at Leeds Championship Show held at Harewood House where our team did us proud once again:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG & BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" First in Post Graduate Dog
Thank you to our lovely judge Hayley McCallum-Sealy for thinking so highly of our Bollies
Boston Championship Show 2024
Our latest stop on our UK Summer Tour was a very windy Boston & District Championship Show under judge Dr A G Schemel (Bentwood) who awarded:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" BEST BITCH & BOS
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN & RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - First in Post Graduate Dog
Absolutely delighted and proud how they all performed
Our latest stop on our UK Summer Tour was a very windy Boston & District Championship Show under judge Dr A G Schemel (Bentwood) who awarded:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" BEST BITCH & BOS
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN & RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - First in Post Graduate Dog
Absolutely delighted and proud how they all performed
Windsor Championship Show 2024
Show number 6 on our UK Summer Tour with the Bollies. This time we were at Windsor Championship Dog Show under our lovely judge Mr Kevan Berry
Our very, very special 3 year old homebred boy Donocielo Michelangelo fondly known as “Meko” reached a really impressive milestone by achieving his 40th BEST DOG and 30th BEST OF BREED in Bolognese at Championship Shows. Well, what more can we say about this wonderful young dog! He just keeps on giving…….. Thank you to all the other judges who have thought so highly of him as he continues his show career.
His Mother Donocielo Seraphina again won BEST BITCH, BOS & BEST VETERAN
Meko’s son Donocielo Mattia “Tito” was awarded First Place in Post Graduate Dog
Meko’s daughter Donocielo Maddalena “Maddie” was given First Place in Post Graduate Bitch
Show number 6 on our UK Summer Tour with the Bollies. This time we were at Windsor Championship Dog Show under our lovely judge Mr Kevan Berry
Our very, very special 3 year old homebred boy Donocielo Michelangelo fondly known as “Meko” reached a really impressive milestone by achieving his 40th BEST DOG and 30th BEST OF BREED in Bolognese at Championship Shows. Well, what more can we say about this wonderful young dog! He just keeps on giving…….. Thank you to all the other judges who have thought so highly of him as he continues his show career.
His Mother Donocielo Seraphina again won BEST BITCH, BOS & BEST VETERAN
Meko’s son Donocielo Mattia “Tito” was awarded First Place in Post Graduate Dog
Meko’s daughter Donocielo Maddalena “Maddie” was given First Place in Post Graduate Bitch
Blackpool Championship Show 2024
So, the next stop on our UK Tour was Blackpool Championship Show where again, our Team did us absolutely proud.
Thank you to our lovely judge Mrs Vanessa Williams-Wegmann for thinking so highly of our dogs and awarding the following:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina BEST BITCH, BOS, BEST VETERAN and SHORTLISTED in TOY VETERAN GROUP
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" FIRST in Yearling Bitch and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" FIRST in Yearling Dog
So, the next stop on our UK Tour was Blackpool Championship Show where again, our Team did us absolutely proud.
Thank you to our lovely judge Mrs Vanessa Williams-Wegmann for thinking so highly of our dogs and awarding the following:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina BEST BITCH, BOS, BEST VETERAN and SHORTLISTED in TOY VETERAN GROUP
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" FIRST in Yearling Bitch and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" FIRST in Yearling Dog
Border Union Championship Show
Our UK Tour took us to Scotland where our team competed at Border Union Championship Show and were awarded the following: Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN and TOY VETERAN GROUP 4 Donocielo Mattia "Tito" First Place Post Graduate Donocielo Maddalena - Second Place in Junior Thank you to our lovely judge Kelly Hampton Lee for thinking so highly of our Bolognese and giving them such beautiful winning gift |
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Three Counties Championship Show 2024
The next stop on our UK Tour was Three Counties Championship Show held at a very sunny but windy Malvern yesterday.
Our Donocielo Team did us proud again under Mr Howard Ogden who awarded:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" -BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - First in Junior Bitch
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - Second in Junior Dog
The next stop on our UK Tour was Three Counties Championship Show held at a very sunny but windy Malvern yesterday.
Our Donocielo Team did us proud again under Mr Howard Ogden who awarded:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" -BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - First in Junior Bitch
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - Second in Junior Dog
Southern Counties Championship Show 2024
Our UK Tour continued with a trip to Southern Counties Championship Show where our team again didn't put a paw wrong.
Thank you to our lovely judge Derfel John Owen who awarded:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BEST OPPOSITE SEX and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - BEST JUNIOR
It was so nice that Becky could join us to show some of the Bollies
Our UK Tour continued with a trip to Southern Counties Championship Show where our team again didn't put a paw wrong.
Thank you to our lovely judge Derfel John Owen who awarded:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BEST OPPOSITE SEX and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - BEST JUNIOR
It was so nice that Becky could join us to show some of the Bollies
Bath Championship Show 2024
Off to an absolute flying start on our 2024 UK summer tour with our award winning Bolognese Family.
First stop was Bath Championship Show under judge Mr A Czegledi from Hungary who gave:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG & BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Seraphina BEST VETERAN
Thank you Mr Czegledi for your very kind compliments about our dogs.
Off to an absolute flying start on our 2024 UK summer tour with our award winning Bolognese Family.
First stop was Bath Championship Show under judge Mr A Czegledi from Hungary who gave:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG & BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Seraphina BEST VETERAN
Thank you Mr Czegledi for your very kind compliments about our dogs.
The National Champ Show 2024
Back on the Isle of Wight after a fantastic week at the National Championship Dog Show at Stafford County Showground. Probably one of the best organised shows on the circuit and lovely weather thrown in made it a lovely holiday for us all.
Our dream team did us proud yet again with the following results:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG & BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina BEST BITCH BEST OPPOSITE SEX & BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" First in Junior Dog
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" First in Junior Bitch
Thank you to our judge Mrs Norma Inglis for thinking so highly of our Bolognese family.
Back on the Isle of Wight after a fantastic week at the National Championship Dog Show at Stafford County Showground. Probably one of the best organised shows on the circuit and lovely weather thrown in made it a lovely holiday for us all.
Our dream team did us proud yet again with the following results:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG & BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina BEST BITCH BEST OPPOSITE SEX & BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" First in Junior Dog
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" First in Junior Bitch
Thank you to our judge Mrs Norma Inglis for thinking so highly of our Bolognese family.
WELKS Championship Show 2024
Just returned from a lovely week in the Malvern Hills where at the WELKS Championship Show:
Donocielo Michelangelo “Meko” gained his 33rd BEST DOG and 23rd BEST OF BREED awards. So proud of this beautiful young homebred 3 year old Bolognese Boy.
His mother Donocielo Seraphina was BEST VETERAN
His daughter Maddie was First in Junior Bitch
His son Tito was second in Junior Dog
Thank you to Mr Gary Thomas for thinking so highly of Meko.
Just returned from a lovely week in the Malvern Hills where at the WELKS Championship Show:
Donocielo Michelangelo “Meko” gained his 33rd BEST DOG and 23rd BEST OF BREED awards. So proud of this beautiful young homebred 3 year old Bolognese Boy.
His mother Donocielo Seraphina was BEST VETERAN
His daughter Maddie was First in Junior Bitch
His son Tito was second in Junior Dog
Thank you to Mr Gary Thomas for thinking so highly of Meko.
UK Toy Champ Show 2024 and British Bolognese Club Show
What a fantastic weekend we've just had full of surprises.
At the United Kingdom Toy Dog Championship Show under esteemed Bolognese Breed Judge Stuart Band:
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" won First in Junior Dog, Best Dog and then went on to take BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" won Open Dog and RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Seraphina won BEST VETERAN and BEST BITCH
Donocielo Maddalena won Junior Bitch
At the British Bolognese Club Open Show under Mr Nigel Marsh
Meko won Open Dog and BEST DOG
Tito won Junior Dog and RESERVE BEST DOG
Seraphina won BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Maddie won Junior Bitch
Later in the day Meko was presented with the inaugural British Bolognese DOG OF THE YEAR SHIELD which was awarded for the most wins at both Championship and Open Shows for 2023. Very Proud moment for us
Thank you to both judges for thinking so highly of our dogs.
What a fantastic weekend we've just had full of surprises.
At the United Kingdom Toy Dog Championship Show under esteemed Bolognese Breed Judge Stuart Band:
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" won First in Junior Dog, Best Dog and then went on to take BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" won Open Dog and RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Seraphina won BEST VETERAN and BEST BITCH
Donocielo Maddalena won Junior Bitch
At the British Bolognese Club Open Show under Mr Nigel Marsh
Meko won Open Dog and BEST DOG
Tito won Junior Dog and RESERVE BEST DOG
Seraphina won BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Maddie won Junior Bitch
Later in the day Meko was presented with the inaugural British Bolognese DOG OF THE YEAR SHIELD which was awarded for the most wins at both Championship and Open Shows for 2023. Very Proud moment for us
Thank you to both judges for thinking so highly of our dogs.
Crufts 2024
Super proud of our Donocielo Team at Crufts on Thursday who showed their paws off
Seraphina, who will be 10 years of age next month, was awarded BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Meko was Second in Open Dog
Tito was Second in Junior Dog
Thank you to our judge Mrs M Petersen (Denmark)
We also picked up our award for TOP BREEDERS IN BREED 2023 for the second year in succession
Meko picked up his award for TOP BOLOGNESE 2023 for the second year running
Super proud of our Donocielo Team at Crufts on Thursday who showed their paws off
Seraphina, who will be 10 years of age next month, was awarded BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Meko was Second in Open Dog
Tito was Second in Junior Dog
Thank you to our judge Mrs M Petersen (Denmark)
We also picked up our award for TOP BREEDERS IN BREED 2023 for the second year in succession
Meko picked up his award for TOP BOLOGNESE 2023 for the second year running
Manchester Championship Show 2024
A lovely start to the New Year.
At the First Championship Show of 2024 - Manchester Dog Show Society - saw our show team in action again and to our delight they were awarded the following:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - Second in Junior Dog
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - Second in Junior Bitch
Thank you so much to Mrs Irene McManus for thinking so highly of our dogs.
A lovely start to the New Year.
At the First Championship Show of 2024 - Manchester Dog Show Society - saw our show team in action again and to our delight they were awarded the following:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - Second in Junior Dog
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - Second in Junior Bitch
Thank you so much to Mrs Irene McManus for thinking so highly of our dogs.
Back to Back!
As the year draws to a close, we are so proud to officially be the home of the 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 and the 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 for the second consecutive year.
At the start of the year we could never have imagined that we could have topped last year. However, our priceless show team never fail to amaze us and have truly taken it to another level this year.
2023 started with a dream come true. At the ripe old age of 8, Cassie turned back the years by achieving Best of Breed at Crufts 2023, representing the breed in a marvellous way. This accolade was a fitting way for Cassie to hang up the show lead and enjoy her well earned retirement.
Likewise yet again Seraphina, at the age of 9, has showcased her class and taken countless top honours, remaining as an unbeaten veteran throughout the whole year and to our astonishment achieving a Toy Veteran Group 2 at Darlington.
Maddie and Tito, brother and sister, have added freshness and fun to the shows, like puppies do, achieving multiple Best Puppies. We look forward to seeing them continue to mature next year.
And finally our very, very, very special boy. We cannot put into words how proud Meko has made us this year. He has truly led the way in Bolognese by parading his quality around the ring, not putting a paw out of place and being rewarded with numerous Toy group short-listings at championship shows.
Collectively over the year, they have achieved:
17 x Best of Breed
Crufts 2023 Best of Breed
16 x Best Dog in Breed
10 x Best Bitch in Breed
4 x Reserve Best Dog
6 x Reserve Best Bitch
5 x Best Puppy in Breed
18 x Best Veteran in Breed
Highlights:
Toy Group Shortlisting:
> Bath Championship Show 2023
> Windsor Championship Show 2023
> Darlington Championship 2023
Group 2 Toy Veteran @ Darlington Championship 2023
Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2023 (March)
Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2023 (September)
Reserve Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2023 (September)
Best Puppy in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2023 (September)
Best Veteran in Show British Bolognese Club Show (March & September)
*all results for championship shows and club show
We are enormously proud of how our fluffy bundles have represented our wonderful breed and take so much pride in continuing to stand at the forefront of Bolognese in the UK.
Many thanks to all the judges/breed specialists for acknowledging and rewarding their excellence and to those who have supported us throughout the year.
We now look forward to celebrating a wonderful year and welcoming in 2024, we cannot wait to see what it has got in store for us.
As the year draws to a close, we are so proud to officially be the home of the 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 and the 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 for the second consecutive year.
At the start of the year we could never have imagined that we could have topped last year. However, our priceless show team never fail to amaze us and have truly taken it to another level this year.
2023 started with a dream come true. At the ripe old age of 8, Cassie turned back the years by achieving Best of Breed at Crufts 2023, representing the breed in a marvellous way. This accolade was a fitting way for Cassie to hang up the show lead and enjoy her well earned retirement.
Likewise yet again Seraphina, at the age of 9, has showcased her class and taken countless top honours, remaining as an unbeaten veteran throughout the whole year and to our astonishment achieving a Toy Veteran Group 2 at Darlington.
Maddie and Tito, brother and sister, have added freshness and fun to the shows, like puppies do, achieving multiple Best Puppies. We look forward to seeing them continue to mature next year.
And finally our very, very, very special boy. We cannot put into words how proud Meko has made us this year. He has truly led the way in Bolognese by parading his quality around the ring, not putting a paw out of place and being rewarded with numerous Toy group short-listings at championship shows.
Collectively over the year, they have achieved:
17 x Best of Breed
Crufts 2023 Best of Breed
16 x Best Dog in Breed
10 x Best Bitch in Breed
4 x Reserve Best Dog
6 x Reserve Best Bitch
5 x Best Puppy in Breed
18 x Best Veteran in Breed
Highlights:
Toy Group Shortlisting:
> Bath Championship Show 2023
> Windsor Championship Show 2023
> Darlington Championship 2023
Group 2 Toy Veteran @ Darlington Championship 2023
Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2023 (March)
Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2023 (September)
Reserve Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2023 (September)
Best Puppy in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2023 (September)
Best Veteran in Show British Bolognese Club Show (March & September)
*all results for championship shows and club show
We are enormously proud of how our fluffy bundles have represented our wonderful breed and take so much pride in continuing to stand at the forefront of Bolognese in the UK.
Many thanks to all the judges/breed specialists for acknowledging and rewarding their excellence and to those who have supported us throughout the year.
We now look forward to celebrating a wonderful year and welcoming in 2024, we cannot wait to see what it has got in store for us.
LKA 2023
What a lovely end to our Show Season 2023
At The Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show, Donocielo Seraphina was awarded BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN under Judge Mrs Jane Lilley.
On the way back home to the Isle of Wight, we stopped off at Wealdstone and Northolt Canine Society Show where Donocielo Michelangelo “Meko” was awarded BEST OF BREED IN BOLOGNESE under Judge Chanel Taylor (Chantaydan) who wrote a lovely critique
“Donocielo Michelangelo, 2 year old super sweet dog, lovely head & large dark round eyes with lovely pigmentation, square & compact little dog with straight legs front & rear, moved holding a level top line with a nice flocked coat in a natural state, pleased to award BOB”
What a lovely end to our Show Season 2023
At The Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show, Donocielo Seraphina was awarded BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN under Judge Mrs Jane Lilley.
On the way back home to the Isle of Wight, we stopped off at Wealdstone and Northolt Canine Society Show where Donocielo Michelangelo “Meko” was awarded BEST OF BREED IN BOLOGNESE under Judge Chanel Taylor (Chantaydan) who wrote a lovely critique
“Donocielo Michelangelo, 2 year old super sweet dog, lovely head & large dark round eyes with lovely pigmentation, square & compact little dog with straight legs front & rear, moved holding a level top line with a nice flocked coat in a natural state, pleased to award BOB”
Midland Counties Championship Show 2023
Another fabulous day for our Donocielo Show Team at Midland Counties Championship Show.
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BEST OPPOSITE SEX and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Maddalana "Maddie" - First in Puppy Bitch
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - Second in Puppy Dog
Thank you to our lovely judge Mrs Julie Sparrow for thinking so highly of our dogs and for being so gentle with the puppies.
Another fabulous day for our Donocielo Show Team at Midland Counties Championship Show.
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BEST OPPOSITE SEX and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Maddalana "Maddie" - First in Puppy Bitch
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - Second in Puppy Dog
Thank you to our lovely judge Mrs Julie Sparrow for thinking so highly of our dogs and for being so gentle with the puppies.
South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show
A great day again at the South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show for our Bolognese Show Team.
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Matia "Tito" - BEST PUPPY
Donocielo Maddalana “Maddie” - FIRST in PUPPY BITICH
A great day again at the South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show for our Bolognese Show Team.
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Matia "Tito" - BEST PUPPY
Donocielo Maddalana “Maddie” - FIRST in PUPPY BITICH
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Darlington Championship Show 2023
What a busy but fabulous week we have just had. At Darlington Championship Dog Show - Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED 8 month old Donocielo Maddalana "Maddie" was given BEST BITCH and BOS Donocielo Seraphina was BEST VETERAN Donocielo Mattia "Tito" achieved Second Place Puppy Dog Thank you so much to Nick Gourley for thinking so highly of our dogs. Later in the Toy Group Meko was shortlisted under Andrew Stewart However, the icing on the cake was Seraphina taking VETERAN GROUP TWO under Mr Paul Harding. Very proud that Bolognese were so well showcased in the groups. Thank you to all three judges. At Richmond Championship Show last week little Maddie was again awarded BEST BITCH and BEST PUPPY. Meko was RESERVE BEST DOG and Seraphina BEST VETERAN under Mrs Jill Peak. |
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City of Birmingham Championship Show 2023/British Bolognese Autumn Show
What an absolutely fantastic performance by our Donocielo Team !! In the morning we had the City of Birmingham Championship Show under judge Mr Hiroshi Tsuyuki from Japan. He awarded: Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN Donocielo Maddalana "MADDIE" - BEST PUPPY BITCH In the afternoon came the British Bolognese Club Show under Mr Brian Rix (Ricksbury). To our amazement he awarded: Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" - BEST DOG and BEST IN SHOW Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST IN SHOW to her son Meko Donocielo Maddalana "MADDIE" (Meko's daughter) - BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Donocielo Mattia "TITO" (Meko's son) Second in Puppy Dog Thank you to both judges for thinking so highly of our Bolognese. We could not be prouder of them all Brian Rix wrote in his critique "Donocielo Michelangelo a mature male in good coat and wonderful condition A wide flat skull. Long pendulous ears. excellent pigmentation on nose lips, eye rims and pads who is correct mouth and the darkest of eyes moved with style around the ring. Sound in both directions. I was more than happy to award this dog, Best Male and Best of Breed and B.I.S Donocielo Seraphina an eight-year-old bitch showing the lasting qualities of the breed small, ideal, size, compact, and square, keeping the correct outline at all times pigment was excellent eyes, dark and around, giving a soft, gentle expression, correct mouth and sound on the move I was happy to award her Best Bitch in Show and Reserve Best in Show Donocielo Maddalana what a lovely puppy this is well proportioned she has a pleasing head with wide flat skull large round, dark eyes, correct dentition medium length of neck with well laid shoulders moved freely, in both directions I was happy to award her Best Puppy in Show" |
Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show 2023
Great day at the Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
Under our lovely judge, breed specialist Andrew Stewart who has a thorough knowledge of Bolognese:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina was BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" won the Puppy Bitch class
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" was Second in Puppy Dog.
Later Seraphina went on to be shortlisted in the Toy Veteran Group under Tim Ball
Thank you to our judges for thinking so highly of our dogs.
Great day at the Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
Under our lovely judge, breed specialist Andrew Stewart who has a thorough knowledge of Bolognese:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina was BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" won the Puppy Bitch class
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" was Second in Puppy Dog.
Later Seraphina went on to be shortlisted in the Toy Veteran Group under Tim Ball
Thank you to our judges for thinking so highly of our dogs.
Paignton & District Championship Show 2023
WOW Very Proud Breeders! At Paignton & District Fanciers Association Championship Show yesterday, our 3 generations of show dogs pulled off an amazing triple result. Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED Donocielo Seraphina BEST BITCH and BEST VETERAN Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" BEST PUPPY Thank you so much to our lovely judge Mrs Christine Watson for thinking so highly of our Bolognese dogs. |
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East of England Championship Show 2023
Stage 7 of our road trip......
Well, our tour around the UK has finally come to an end with our latest show being the very final East of England Championship Show ever to be held. Again our team did not disappoint and achieved the following awards under experienced judge Mr Rob Douma (Netherlands)
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - BEST PUPPY IN BREED
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - First in Puppy Dog
It was lovely to see 3 generations of our homebred Bolognese winning the principal placings.
Mr Douma wrote:
"Donocielo Michelangelo Quality dog, very typical. Very lovely expressive head and correct pigment. Good bite and ear set. Correct neck and a square body. Well angulated, good bone and feet. Typical coat and mover. BE PROUD OF HIM. Best Dog and Best of Breed
Donocielo Seraphina Square built lovely veteran, shown in tip top condition. Correct in size. Lovely head type and expression. Correct bite and pigmentation. Well developed body. Typical coat. Easy and sound mover
Donocielo Maddalana Very lovely typey puppy, of 6 months. Correct is size and square built, lovely head type and typical expression. Good pigment and scissor bite. Already a well develop body for her age. Typical puppy coat and she moves typical and sound. Well presented. Best puppy"
Having travelled nearly 3000 miles we can honestly say we are so proud of our team who have collectively won
Meko - 7 Best Dog and 6 BOB awards
Seraphina - 7 Best Veteran and 2 BOS
And of course little Maddie and Tito who are just starting out on their show careers.
Thank you to all our judges for thinking so highly of them all.
Stage 7 of our road trip......
Well, our tour around the UK has finally come to an end with our latest show being the very final East of England Championship Show ever to be held. Again our team did not disappoint and achieved the following awards under experienced judge Mr Rob Douma (Netherlands)
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" - BEST PUPPY IN BREED
Donocielo Mattia "Tito" - First in Puppy Dog
It was lovely to see 3 generations of our homebred Bolognese winning the principal placings.
Mr Douma wrote:
"Donocielo Michelangelo Quality dog, very typical. Very lovely expressive head and correct pigment. Good bite and ear set. Correct neck and a square body. Well angulated, good bone and feet. Typical coat and mover. BE PROUD OF HIM. Best Dog and Best of Breed
Donocielo Seraphina Square built lovely veteran, shown in tip top condition. Correct in size. Lovely head type and expression. Correct bite and pigmentation. Well developed body. Typical coat. Easy and sound mover
Donocielo Maddalana Very lovely typey puppy, of 6 months. Correct is size and square built, lovely head type and typical expression. Good pigment and scissor bite. Already a well develop body for her age. Typical puppy coat and she moves typical and sound. Well presented. Best puppy"
Having travelled nearly 3000 miles we can honestly say we are so proud of our team who have collectively won
Meko - 7 Best Dog and 6 BOB awards
Seraphina - 7 Best Veteran and 2 BOS
And of course little Maddie and Tito who are just starting out on their show careers.
Thank you to all our judges for thinking so highly of them all.
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Windsor Championship Show 2023
Stage 6 of our road trip...... This time it was the turn of Windsor Championship Show where our judge was Mr Carl Sparrow who was very thorough and gentle whilst examining all the dogs. Again our Bollies showed their socks off and achieved the following awards: Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED. Meko was also shortlisted to the final 8 in the Toy Group. Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN Little 6 month old Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" Second in Puppy Bitch. |
Blackpool Championship Show 2023
Stage 5 of our road trip……
A lovely day at the Blackpool Championship Dog Show. This time our judge was from Denmark, Charlotte Hoier, who was very knowledgeable about the breed and really complimentary about our Bolognese. She awarded:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina RESERVE BEST BITCH and BEST VETERAN
To our astonishment Meko's son 6 month old Donocielo Mattia "Tito" RESERVE BEST DOG!
His daughter, 6 month old Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" was Second in Puppy Bitch
Charlotte Hoier wrote:
"Donocielo Michelangelo Masculine dog of perfect size. Correct proportions and correct length of neck. Beautiful head. Correct eyes and bite. Good pigmentation and very nice coat. Beautiful tail carriage, movement very typical. BD/BOB
Donocielo Seraphina Very nice type with perfect proportions height to length. Correct coat. Very nice movement, correct head, nice, almost straight front legs. Pure white colour. RBB/BV
Donocielo Mattia Puppy of good size and substance. Masculine with beautiful head and eyes. Perfect pigmentation. A bit taken by all the razzmataz and would not move all the time. Tail carriage a bit unstable for the same reason. Very nice coat for age. He was getting better and better in the ring as he adjusted to the surroundings and was moving perfectly in the challenge. RBD"
Stage 5 of our road trip……
A lovely day at the Blackpool Championship Dog Show. This time our judge was from Denmark, Charlotte Hoier, who was very knowledgeable about the breed and really complimentary about our Bolognese. She awarded:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina RESERVE BEST BITCH and BEST VETERAN
To our astonishment Meko's son 6 month old Donocielo Mattia "Tito" RESERVE BEST DOG!
His daughter, 6 month old Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" was Second in Puppy Bitch
Charlotte Hoier wrote:
"Donocielo Michelangelo Masculine dog of perfect size. Correct proportions and correct length of neck. Beautiful head. Correct eyes and bite. Good pigmentation and very nice coat. Beautiful tail carriage, movement very typical. BD/BOB
Donocielo Seraphina Very nice type with perfect proportions height to length. Correct coat. Very nice movement, correct head, nice, almost straight front legs. Pure white colour. RBB/BV
Donocielo Mattia Puppy of good size and substance. Masculine with beautiful head and eyes. Perfect pigmentation. A bit taken by all the razzmataz and would not move all the time. Tail carriage a bit unstable for the same reason. Very nice coat for age. He was getting better and better in the ring as he adjusted to the surroundings and was moving perfectly in the challenge. RBD"
Border Union Championship Show 2023
Stage 4 of our road trip.......
We had a wonderful visit to Border Union Championship Show where we found the people to be so nice and friendly. It was very warm but breezy day and our judge was Mr Jim Murdoch (Cotonalba) who was very thorough and gentle with the dogs giving the following awards:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Little Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" attended her first show at exactly 6 months old. She wasn't phased by the experience at all and achieved Third Place against older and more experienced puppies.
Mr Murdoch wrote:
"Donocielo Michelangelo. This male was presented in excellent condition with the correct coat. He was square in shape and his topline was totally correct with a well feathered and correct tail carriage both at rest and on the move. On the table his head proportions were correct with a wide and flat skull with ears set on high and carried away from the head. His eyes were dark, round and large with very dark pigment that was fully present elsewhere. His nose was large and the blackest of the day. His shoulders were well laid back and his front was straight with slightly sloping pasterns. His brisket with well sprung ribs easily reached his elbows. The angulation of the hindquarters was correct and gave balance to his movement that was one of the best on the day. BD & BOB.
Donocielo Seraphina. This 9 year old bitch has retained so many excellent features that includes a beautifully presented, correct coat. She is square and has a tail set/carriage that is correct. On the table, her head proportions were correct with the accentuated stop, flat and wide skull with high set ears that are held away from the head. Her eyes are dark, round and large with excellent, very dark pigment on the eye rims and everywhere needed. Her shoulders are well laid back and she has a straight front. Her brisket drops to her elbows that are well tucked into the chest that has a good spring of rib. Her hindquarters are well muscled with a moderate turn of stifle. Her movement was positive and smart, with no concession for her age. BB & BV"
Stage 4 of our road trip.......
We had a wonderful visit to Border Union Championship Show where we found the people to be so nice and friendly. It was very warm but breezy day and our judge was Mr Jim Murdoch (Cotonalba) who was very thorough and gentle with the dogs giving the following awards:
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN
Little Donocielo Maddalena "Maddie" attended her first show at exactly 6 months old. She wasn't phased by the experience at all and achieved Third Place against older and more experienced puppies.
Mr Murdoch wrote:
"Donocielo Michelangelo. This male was presented in excellent condition with the correct coat. He was square in shape and his topline was totally correct with a well feathered and correct tail carriage both at rest and on the move. On the table his head proportions were correct with a wide and flat skull with ears set on high and carried away from the head. His eyes were dark, round and large with very dark pigment that was fully present elsewhere. His nose was large and the blackest of the day. His shoulders were well laid back and his front was straight with slightly sloping pasterns. His brisket with well sprung ribs easily reached his elbows. The angulation of the hindquarters was correct and gave balance to his movement that was one of the best on the day. BD & BOB.
Donocielo Seraphina. This 9 year old bitch has retained so many excellent features that includes a beautifully presented, correct coat. She is square and has a tail set/carriage that is correct. On the table, her head proportions were correct with the accentuated stop, flat and wide skull with high set ears that are held away from the head. Her eyes are dark, round and large with excellent, very dark pigment on the eye rims and everywhere needed. Her shoulders are well laid back and she has a straight front. Her brisket drops to her elbows that are well tucked into the chest that has a good spring of rib. Her hindquarters are well muscled with a moderate turn of stifle. Her movement was positive and smart, with no concession for her age. BB & BV"
Three Counties Championship Show 2023
Stage 3 of our road trip......
At a very sunny but windy Three Counties Championship Show, under our lovely judge Mr Tim Ball
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
His mother, 9 years old Donocielo Seraphina was given BEST BITCH, BEST VETERAN and BOS
Tim Ball wrote:
"Donocielo Michelangelo. This 2 yr old ticked all the boxes for me, scoring for type and was so good to go over. All male, he presented a beautifully balanced, compact outline with neck of moderate length, short level back, first class ribbing, brisket reaching the elbows, short loin and tail of correct set and carriage. Delightful head and expression; wide flat skull, large round eyes of good colour, correct skull to muzzle proportions, scissor bite and lovely black pigmentation. Soundly built all through with well laid shoulders, elbows held close to the body, standing straight in front on good feet and firm, muscular hindquarters with well let down hocks. Moving true on the down and back and making the most of himself at all times. The very best of coats and excellent presentation. Best Dog & BOB.
Donocielo Seraphina. 9 yr old right out of the top drawer and one who I find hard to believe is the age that she is! Scoring for type she presented a super outline and was a delight to go over. Moderate length of neck, short level back, excellent ribbing, short muscular loin and well feathered tail which is correct for both set and carriage. Feminine head and expression with flat skull of good width, correct proportions, round eyes of good size and colour with well-pigmented rims, scissor bite and lovely dark pigmentation. Soundly constructed and moving true and with such good carriage. Quality coat and shown in first class order. Best Bitch & Best Veteran"
Stage 3 of our road trip......
At a very sunny but windy Three Counties Championship Show, under our lovely judge Mr Tim Ball
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
His mother, 9 years old Donocielo Seraphina was given BEST BITCH, BEST VETERAN and BOS
Tim Ball wrote:
"Donocielo Michelangelo. This 2 yr old ticked all the boxes for me, scoring for type and was so good to go over. All male, he presented a beautifully balanced, compact outline with neck of moderate length, short level back, first class ribbing, brisket reaching the elbows, short loin and tail of correct set and carriage. Delightful head and expression; wide flat skull, large round eyes of good colour, correct skull to muzzle proportions, scissor bite and lovely black pigmentation. Soundly built all through with well laid shoulders, elbows held close to the body, standing straight in front on good feet and firm, muscular hindquarters with well let down hocks. Moving true on the down and back and making the most of himself at all times. The very best of coats and excellent presentation. Best Dog & BOB.
Donocielo Seraphina. 9 yr old right out of the top drawer and one who I find hard to believe is the age that she is! Scoring for type she presented a super outline and was a delight to go over. Moderate length of neck, short level back, excellent ribbing, short muscular loin and well feathered tail which is correct for both set and carriage. Feminine head and expression with flat skull of good width, correct proportions, round eyes of good size and colour with well-pigmented rims, scissor bite and lovely dark pigmentation. Soundly constructed and moving true and with such good carriage. Quality coat and shown in first class order. Best Bitch & Best Veteran"
Southern Counties Championship Show 2023
Stage 2 of our road trip..... At Southern Counties Championship Show, under Judge Dr Annukka Paloheimo Segersven (Finland): Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BOS. Donocielo Seraphina was given BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH |
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Bath Championship Show 2023
Off to a flying start to our epic 7 week road trip with the Bollies. At Bath Championship Show yesterday, Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST of BREED under our judge Dr N Lemo (Croatia) Donocielo Seraphina was awarded BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH Later in the Toy Group, Meko was shortlisted under judge Nigel Marsh which is very rare for Bolognese. Thank you to both judges for thinking so highly of our dogs. Dr Lemo wrote - "Donocielo Michelangelo An impressive specimen, this dog showcases a distinct general appearance. His well-developed structure and function are evident, with balanced angulation and smooth body lines. His movement is graceful and agile, demonstrating good reach and drive. The quality of his coat is exceptional, with a luxurious and dense texture that enhances his overall presentation. BD/BOB Donocielo Seraphina Well-structured body with balanced proportions, showcasing graceful movement. Her angulation is appropriate, enabling fluid and effortless motion. Quality of her coat is superb" |
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The National Championship Show 2023
Back from a week in Staffordshire. At the National Championship Show our mother and son duo made us really proud again: Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED Donocielo Seraphina was given BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH. Thank you to our judge Howard Ogden for thinking so highly of our dogs and his lovely critique - "Donocielo Michelangelo; 2yrs; classic breed type; small & compact; square; moderate in neck & moderate in angles all covered in distinctive, flocked (crinkled) coat; glorious eye; head & body proportions spot on so does have some clearance; black pigment all where required; well ribbed; tail at croup level & correctly curved; so smart, parallel & brisk on the move with a style to take the eye beyond breed competition. BD, BOB Donocielo Seraphina; so I now see how all fell into place today as here stood my BB from Crufts who turned out to be the dam of the BOB; recently turned 9yrs; truly square & proportioned; flat skull; scores in eye, ear, stop & muzzle plus deepest pigment in all the right places; level to croup & curved tail; remarkable, long, flocked coat; rolls back the years on the move with her brisk positivity & accuracy. RBB & BVIB" |
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British Bolognese Club Show March 2023
......and the Boy did us proud yet again!.... Following on from his mothers' (Seraphina) Best in Show in the Club Show September 2022, Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" did exactly the same taking BEST in SHOW at the British Bolognese Club Show on Saturday. So that is now back to back wins for mother and son. Absolutely thrilled for him. Thank you so much Derfel Owen for thinking so highly of our young boy. Seraphina took Best Veteran in Breed at the United Kingdom Toy Dog Championship Show earlier in the day. "Best in Show: Donocielo Michelangelo. Attractive male, square, compact and balanced. Large, round, dark, appealing eyes; high set ears; medium length neck leading to well laid shoulders, well spring rib and level back. Well set tail with good feathering. Good length of muzzle with correct proportions. Moved effortlessly, with parallel action in front and rear" |
Crufts 2023
Well that's what dreams are made of!
Our beautiful girl Cassie, approaching 8 years of age, wins Best of Breed at her very last show. So happy for Becky who has shown her over the years and has finally taken her to the very top.
Our wonderful young boy Meko took second place Open Dog in a really strong class of European dogs.
We also picked up our awards for Top Bolognese Dog and Top Bolognese Breeders from Arden Grange.
Well that's what dreams are made of!
Our beautiful girl Cassie, approaching 8 years of age, wins Best of Breed at her very last show. So happy for Becky who has shown her over the years and has finally taken her to the very top.
Our wonderful young boy Meko took second place Open Dog in a really strong class of European dogs.
We also picked up our awards for Top Bolognese Dog and Top Bolognese Breeders from Arden Grange.
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Officially the home of the UK’s Top Bolognese Breeder & UK’s Top Bolognese Dog
We are thrilled to announce that we have been crowned the UK's Top Bolognese Breeders 2022.
Over the year we have travelled the length and breath of the country achieving success after success at the Championship Shows we have attended this year.
At the age of 8 and 7 respectively, some may say that it is time for the old girls to put their feet up, enjoy their retirement and let the young ones shine. However, that old saying “there’s still life in the old dog yet” comes to mind, and boy, have they shown it. Both Seraphina and Cassie have continued to show that, no matter their age, quality does not diminish and a dog that fulfils the breed standard and continues to showcase their class, will be rewarded with top honours.
Not to be outshone by his mum and aunt, our wonderful young Meko could not have made us any prouder of his achievements in the ring this year. At just 21 months of age he has been officially declared the UK’s TOP BOLOGNESE 2022 and has paraded his quality every single time he stepped in the ring, not putting a paw out of place.
Collectively from only 13 Championships Shows, they have achieved:
8 x Best Of Breed’s
11 x Best Dog in Breed
Best Dog Crufts 2022
Best Veteran Crufts 2022
6 x Best Bitch in Breed
8 x Reserve Best Bitch
1 x Reserve Best Dog
13 x Best Veteran in Breed
Shortlisted in the Veteran Group at Windsor 2022
Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2022
Reserve Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2022
Best Veteran in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2022
We are so proud of how our fluffy bundles have represented our wonderful breed this year and take so much pride in continuing to stand at the forefront of Bolognese in the UK
Many thanks to all the judges/breed specialists for acknowledging their excellence throughout the year and to those who have supported us through the year.
We now look forward to a lovely Christmas full of wonderful surprises and cannot wait to hopefully do it all over again in 2023.
We are thrilled to announce that we have been crowned the UK's Top Bolognese Breeders 2022.
Over the year we have travelled the length and breath of the country achieving success after success at the Championship Shows we have attended this year.
At the age of 8 and 7 respectively, some may say that it is time for the old girls to put their feet up, enjoy their retirement and let the young ones shine. However, that old saying “there’s still life in the old dog yet” comes to mind, and boy, have they shown it. Both Seraphina and Cassie have continued to show that, no matter their age, quality does not diminish and a dog that fulfils the breed standard and continues to showcase their class, will be rewarded with top honours.
Not to be outshone by his mum and aunt, our wonderful young Meko could not have made us any prouder of his achievements in the ring this year. At just 21 months of age he has been officially declared the UK’s TOP BOLOGNESE 2022 and has paraded his quality every single time he stepped in the ring, not putting a paw out of place.
Collectively from only 13 Championships Shows, they have achieved:
8 x Best Of Breed’s
11 x Best Dog in Breed
Best Dog Crufts 2022
Best Veteran Crufts 2022
6 x Best Bitch in Breed
8 x Reserve Best Bitch
1 x Reserve Best Dog
13 x Best Veteran in Breed
Shortlisted in the Veteran Group at Windsor 2022
Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2022
Reserve Best in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2022
Best Veteran in Show British Bolognese Club Show 2022
We are so proud of how our fluffy bundles have represented our wonderful breed this year and take so much pride in continuing to stand at the forefront of Bolognese in the UK
Many thanks to all the judges/breed specialists for acknowledging their excellence throughout the year and to those who have supported us through the year.
We now look forward to a lovely Christmas full of wonderful surprises and cannot wait to hopefully do it all over again in 2023.
UK's Top Bolognese 2022
What a fabulous year for our young 21-month-old Donocielo Michelangelo 'Meko' who is TOP BOLOGNESE for 2022
This was the first full year of dog showing in the UK since the pandemic. Unfortunately, we were only able to show Meko at 13 of the 24 championship shows available which makes this achievement even more special:
10 x BEST DOG
5 x BOB'S
BEST DOG at CRUFTS 2022
RBIS British Bolognese Club Show
Thank you to all our judges/breed specialists for recognising his quality and thinking so highly of him at such a young age.
UK's Top Bolognese 2022
What a fabulous year for our young 21-month-old Donocielo Michelangelo 'Meko' who is TOP BOLOGNESE for 2022
This was the first full year of dog showing in the UK since the pandemic. Unfortunately, we were only able to show Meko at 13 of the 24 championship shows available which makes this achievement even more special:
10 x BEST DOG
5 x BOB'S
BEST DOG at CRUFTS 2022
RBIS British Bolognese Club Show
Thank you to all our judges/breed specialists for recognising his quality and thinking so highly of him at such a young age.
Welcome to the World!
We have puppies born on 17th December 2022 to
Donocielo Rosabella "Ella" and
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko"
3 boys and 2 girls
South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show 2022
Just returned from a lovely few days spent in Builth Wells with the new motorhome.
At the South Wales Kennel Association Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED. We are so proud of this young boy who gives us so much pleasure in and out of the showring. Thank you so much to our judge Bethan Sarah Evans for thinking so highly of him.
Just returned from a lovely few days spent in Builth Wells with the new motorhome.
At the South Wales Kennel Association Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED. We are so proud of this young boy who gives us so much pleasure in and out of the showring. Thank you so much to our judge Bethan Sarah Evans for thinking so highly of him.
Darlington Championship Show 2022
So we made a six hundred miles round trip to Darlington Championship Show. It was worth it! Our fabulous young boy Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" once again did us proud by winning BEST OF BREED under our lovely judge Mr Stuart Mallard. Meko's mother Donocielo Seraphina was awarded BEST VETERAN "Donocielo Michelangelo. Attractive lad conveying typical square profile. Clean head and attributes, excellent pigment and endearing expression. Well ribbed, level back with slight rise over loin and moderately defined hindquarters. Moved soundly with pride and sensible tail carriage. Abundant flocked coat. BD BOB. Donocielo Seraphina. Feminine 8 y o nicely matured lady, square in stature. Well proportioned head with definite stop and width to flat skull. Charming expression from well pigmented round dark eye. Enough neck for carriage into well laid shoulders into straight limbs and oval feet. Sprung rib cage, level back and moderately defined hindquarters. Flocked coat in reasonable condition. A credit to her owners. BV. " |
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Richmond Championship Show 2022
Another great day for our Donocielo Team at Richmond Championship Show yesterday under our lovely judge Mr Bert Easdon (Yakee).
Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" - First in Open Dog, BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Cassia - Second in Open Bitch
"Donocielo Michelangelo. Ideal size, well presented, quality coat, super pigmentation, well bodied, elbows close to body, masculine head and expression without coarseness, free easy mover, BD & BOB.
Donocielo Seraphina. A credit to her owner, in super condition for age, small quality bitch, well balanced with compact body, well sprung ribs, oval feet, wide flat skull, correct stop, large dark round eyes, pigment could be better, quality coat, free easy mover, RBB & BV."
Another great day for our Donocielo Team at Richmond Championship Show yesterday under our lovely judge Mr Bert Easdon (Yakee).
Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" - First in Open Dog, BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Cassia - Second in Open Bitch
"Donocielo Michelangelo. Ideal size, well presented, quality coat, super pigmentation, well bodied, elbows close to body, masculine head and expression without coarseness, free easy mover, BD & BOB.
Donocielo Seraphina. A credit to her owner, in super condition for age, small quality bitch, well balanced with compact body, well sprung ribs, oval feet, wide flat skull, correct stop, large dark round eyes, pigment could be better, quality coat, free easy mover, RBB & BV."
British Bolognese Club Show and City of Birmingham Champ Show 2022
WOW! What a fabulous weekend which we will remember forever.
At the British Bolognese Club Show from an entry of 22 dogs, esteemed Breed Specialist Judge Mr Stuart Band awarded
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BEST VETERAN followed by BEST IN SHOW!
Donocielo Michelangelo (Meko) - BEST DOG and RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Donocielo Cassia - RESERVE BEST BITCH
At the City of Birmingham Championship Show our judge Mr Mike Gadsby awarded
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Michelangelo - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Cassia - RESERVE BEST BITCH
Thank you to both judges for thinking so highly of our Bollies and especially to Stuart for giving Seraphina a beautiful metal Bolognese silhouette for winning BIS.
Stuart wrote
"I was delighted with my principal winners and would gladly have taken any or all of them home with me. In my opinion they represent what a Bolognese should be.
Donocielo Michelangelo. What’s not to like about this young dog…still not yet 2 years old. Lovely outline. Flat skull, dark eyes, excellent dentition. Deep chest, excellent spring of rib, level back and moderate rear angulation with well let down hocks. Dark pigmentation along with black nails. His coat was presented in immaculate condition. Moved smartly around the ring. I had no hesitation in awarding him BD. Having seen his parentage, he has inherited the best from both sides. It may be a cliché but he should have a bright future. A well-deserved RBIS against his dam.
Donocielo Seraphina. Belying her 8 years of age, this female has long been a favourite of mine. Real eye candy with magnetic appeal. Compact outline with a flat skull, sweetest of expression and dark eye. Good chest and moderate rear. Coat of excellent texture and presented immaculately as always. Moves with style in typical smart fashion and so in tune with her handler. She could not be denied BB and ultimately BIS along with BVIS.
Donocielo Cassia. From an attractive puppy who took my aye some time ago, this 7 year old has developed into a lovely mature lady. She has a flat skull, sweet expression and good pigmentation. Good chest, spring of rib and level topline. Well let down hocks. Impressive coat with correct texture, presented immaculately. Covered the ground in a quick-stepping gait. So much to like about her. RBB."
WOW! What a fabulous weekend which we will remember forever.
At the British Bolognese Club Show from an entry of 22 dogs, esteemed Breed Specialist Judge Mr Stuart Band awarded
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH, BEST VETERAN followed by BEST IN SHOW!
Donocielo Michelangelo (Meko) - BEST DOG and RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Donocielo Cassia - RESERVE BEST BITCH
At the City of Birmingham Championship Show our judge Mr Mike Gadsby awarded
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH and BEST VETERAN
Donocielo Michelangelo - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Cassia - RESERVE BEST BITCH
Thank you to both judges for thinking so highly of our Bollies and especially to Stuart for giving Seraphina a beautiful metal Bolognese silhouette for winning BIS.
Stuart wrote
"I was delighted with my principal winners and would gladly have taken any or all of them home with me. In my opinion they represent what a Bolognese should be.
Donocielo Michelangelo. What’s not to like about this young dog…still not yet 2 years old. Lovely outline. Flat skull, dark eyes, excellent dentition. Deep chest, excellent spring of rib, level back and moderate rear angulation with well let down hocks. Dark pigmentation along with black nails. His coat was presented in immaculate condition. Moved smartly around the ring. I had no hesitation in awarding him BD. Having seen his parentage, he has inherited the best from both sides. It may be a cliché but he should have a bright future. A well-deserved RBIS against his dam.
Donocielo Seraphina. Belying her 8 years of age, this female has long been a favourite of mine. Real eye candy with magnetic appeal. Compact outline with a flat skull, sweetest of expression and dark eye. Good chest and moderate rear. Coat of excellent texture and presented immaculately as always. Moves with style in typical smart fashion and so in tune with her handler. She could not be denied BB and ultimately BIS along with BVIS.
Donocielo Cassia. From an attractive puppy who took my aye some time ago, this 7 year old has developed into a lovely mature lady. She has a flat skull, sweet expression and good pigmentation. Good chest, spring of rib and level topline. Well let down hocks. Impressive coat with correct texture, presented immaculately. Covered the ground in a quick-stepping gait. So much to like about her. RBB."
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Bournemouth Championship Show 2022
We had a lovely but very warm day at Bournemouth Championship Show yesterday Our wonderful 17 month old youngster Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED under judge Mr G G Thomas. Donocielo Cassia "Cassie" was RESERVE BEST BITCH. "Donocielo Michelangelo, an eye-catching mature male with a lovely head, wide flat skull, perfect muzzle length, excellent pigment, sound in front, well sprung ribs with level back, looked a picture in profile and on the move and standing, good parallel movement, BD & BOB Donocielo Cassia, another quality bitch of ideal size, square compact outline, level back and correct tail carriage, moved very well. RBB" |
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Paignton & District Championship Show 2022
Wonderful day at Paignton & District Championship Show yesterday. 8 years old Donocielo Seraphina was awarded BEST VETERAN, BEST BITCH and BEST OF BREED Her son Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was awarded BEST DOG and BOS Thank you so much to our judge Mrs Sue Smith for thinking so highly of our Bolognese family: "Best of Breed Donocielo Seraphina maybe a veteran but the star of the day, just what I was looking for staying with that beautiful head, dark round eye, excellent pigment, wide flat skull, ears set very well, perfect scissor bite, shoulder laid back moving onto well sprung rib, black pads, well muscled, good turn of stifle, movement was spot on and correct size, loved her. Best Dog Mulligan Donocielo Michelangelo nice compact male, very pleasing head, dark eye, good pigment, liked his size, well sprung rib with tight elbows, well muscled pads were black and very stylish on the move." |
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East of England Championship Show 2022
Lovely day at the East of England Championship Show. Under breed judge Mrs Christine Rushbrook our team did us proud again. Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" - 1st in Open Dog, BEST DOG and BOS Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN IN BREED and RESERVE BEST BITCH "Donocielo Michelangelo. Lovely well turned out male, beautifully presented. Correct scissor bite and head set, leading to a well balanced topline and correct tailset, lovely mature flocked coat. Showed well. Awarded BD. Donocielo Seraphina. Another well presented female. Strong pigmentation for age and correct coat, beautifully flocked. Nice outline on the moved, she showed very well. Lovely to see a veteran in such good condition. Well deserved RBB." |
Windsor Championship Dog Show 2022
What a fabulous day our Donocielo Bolognese Team had at Windsor Championship Dog Show.
Under our Breed Judge Mr Tim Ball :
Donocielo Cassia "Cassie" took 1st Place Open Bitch, BEST BITCH, BEST IN BREED and BEST VETERAN IN BREED. Later she was Shortlisted in the Toy Veteran Group by Irene McManus
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was given 1st Place Junior Dog, BEST DOG and BOS.
Donocielo Seraphina was awarded 1st Place in the Bolognese Veteran Class.
We are so proud of them all for showing their socks off. Many thanks to our judges for thinking so highly of our dogs.
"Donocielo Cassia. I thought her an excellent type and she was so good to go over. She presented the square, compact outline of the breed that I was looking for with medium length of neck, nice short back with level topline, brisket reaching the elbows, lovely spring of rib, short loin and tail curved over the back. Super head and expression; flat skull of good width, correct proportions, dark round eyes of good size with well pigmented rims, ears set on high and correct dentition. She has good angles front and rear, stands so well naturally and certainly didn’t disappoint on the move, gaiting true with excellent carriage, which is where she scored over second. Excellent coat and presented in such good order. Best Bitch, BOB & Best Veteran.
Donocielo Seraphina. 8 year old bitch who got the breed off to a lovely start for me. She appealed for type and balance and was good to go over. Square, compact outline with moderate length of neck, level back, deep brisket, super ribbing, nice short loin and tail good for set and carriage. Most attractive head and expression with good width to skull, pleasing proportions, dark round eyes with well pigmented rims and excellent dentition. Stands nice and straight in front with elbows close to chest. Moving well in front and on the go around, just a tad closer when going away. Excellent coat and very well presented.
Donocielo Michelangelo. 16 mth old who was a delight to go over and such a good type. By far the more mature of the two in this class, he presents such a well balanced, compact outline with medium length of neck, short level back, well sprung ribs, chest reaching the elbows, short loin and tail set and carried just right. Quality headpiece and super expression; skull of good width, large round eyes of good colour, correct proportions, good dentition and first class pigmentation. Well laid shoulders, elbows held close to the chest, straight forelegs, oval feet and firm, well muscled hindquarters with hocks well let down. Sound, parallel action and using himself as he goes. Quality coat and excellent presentation. Best Dog."
What a fabulous day our Donocielo Bolognese Team had at Windsor Championship Dog Show.
Under our Breed Judge Mr Tim Ball :
Donocielo Cassia "Cassie" took 1st Place Open Bitch, BEST BITCH, BEST IN BREED and BEST VETERAN IN BREED. Later she was Shortlisted in the Toy Veteran Group by Irene McManus
Donocielo Michelangelo "Meko" was given 1st Place Junior Dog, BEST DOG and BOS.
Donocielo Seraphina was awarded 1st Place in the Bolognese Veteran Class.
We are so proud of them all for showing their socks off. Many thanks to our judges for thinking so highly of our dogs.
"Donocielo Cassia. I thought her an excellent type and she was so good to go over. She presented the square, compact outline of the breed that I was looking for with medium length of neck, nice short back with level topline, brisket reaching the elbows, lovely spring of rib, short loin and tail curved over the back. Super head and expression; flat skull of good width, correct proportions, dark round eyes of good size with well pigmented rims, ears set on high and correct dentition. She has good angles front and rear, stands so well naturally and certainly didn’t disappoint on the move, gaiting true with excellent carriage, which is where she scored over second. Excellent coat and presented in such good order. Best Bitch, BOB & Best Veteran.
Donocielo Seraphina. 8 year old bitch who got the breed off to a lovely start for me. She appealed for type and balance and was good to go over. Square, compact outline with moderate length of neck, level back, deep brisket, super ribbing, nice short loin and tail good for set and carriage. Most attractive head and expression with good width to skull, pleasing proportions, dark round eyes with well pigmented rims and excellent dentition. Stands nice and straight in front with elbows close to chest. Moving well in front and on the go around, just a tad closer when going away. Excellent coat and very well presented.
Donocielo Michelangelo. 16 mth old who was a delight to go over and such a good type. By far the more mature of the two in this class, he presents such a well balanced, compact outline with medium length of neck, short level back, well sprung ribs, chest reaching the elbows, short loin and tail set and carried just right. Quality headpiece and super expression; skull of good width, large round eyes of good colour, correct proportions, good dentition and first class pigmentation. Well laid shoulders, elbows held close to the chest, straight forelegs, oval feet and firm, well muscled hindquarters with hocks well let down. Sound, parallel action and using himself as he goes. Quality coat and excellent presentation. Best Dog."
Southern Counties Championship Show 2022
Lovely day spent at Southern Counties Championship Show.
Donocielo Michelangelo (MEKO) - First in Junior Dog and BEST JUNIOR IN BREED
Donocielo Cassia -Second in Open Bitch
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN IN BREED and Reserve Best Bitch
Our judge was Tiina Taulos (Finland)
Lovely day spent at Southern Counties Championship Show.
Donocielo Michelangelo (MEKO) - First in Junior Dog and BEST JUNIOR IN BREED
Donocielo Cassia -Second in Open Bitch
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST VETERAN IN BREED and Reserve Best Bitch
Our judge was Tiina Taulos (Finland)
Bath Canine Society Championship Show 2022
WOW what an absolutely fabulous day for our Donocielo Team at Bath Championship Show. Donocielo Michelangelo (MEKO) First in Junior Dog, BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED Donocielo Seraphina (Meko's mother) BEST BITCH, BOS and BEST VETERAN IN BREED Donocielo Cassia (Seraphina's sister) First in Open Bitch and RESERVE BEST BITCH Thank you so much to our lovely judge Mr Nigel Marsh and for thinking so highly of our dogs: "Donocielo Michelangelo, lovely pigment throughout on this young dog from his black nose, lips and eye rims to his nails and pads; pure white characteristic flocked coat and fronding; wide skull with good skull to muzzle proportions, scissor bite; defined stop, ears held just away from skull enhancing his expression and width of skull; good ribcage and bone with level topline and well set and carried tail; moved smartly with parallel movement front and back. Best Dog and Best of Breed Donocielo Seraphina, square compact shape to this beautiful bitch, whose overall appearance is enhanced by the finishing touch of a pure white flocked coat shown in a natural state; engaging personality, feminine head with large dark round eyes with well pigmented rims, large black nose, excellent stop, scissor bite; well set and carried tail; medium neck, level topline and well carried tail looking a picture as she moved smartly round the ring; her looks and movement belying her age. Best Bitch. Donocielo Cassia, beautifully pigmented bitch with typical expression; large dark round eyes with black rims and black lips; wide skull with nice stop and good ear carriage; black pigment in all the right places, nails and pads; pigmentation making a lovely contrast to her pure white flocked coat; medium neck, level topline, well set tail; moved steadily and assuredly. Reserve Best Bitch." |
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South Eastern Counties Toy Dog Society Show 2022
Lovely day at the South Eastern Counties Toy Dog Society Show.
Our star of the show was Seraphina who won Any Variety Veteran Stakes and was awarded BEST VETERAN IN SHOW under Bolognese breed specialist Stuart Band (Essandsee)
Her son Meko won the Ellen Brown Memorial AV Junior Stakes under Stuart Band and took RBOB in the Bolognese class under Vanessa Wegmann (Essvana)
Thank you Stuart for your lovely comments and compliments about our two dogs. Thank you also to the SECTDS committee for presenting Seraphina with a lovely embroidered winners towel and lovely rosette
Stuart Band's critique reads
"Donocielo Seraphina, Bolognese (B) Drop dead gorgeous! Lovely head with the darkest of eyes. Black pigment along with desirable nails. Cobby in body. Lovely front and moderate rear. Coat fronding superb and presented impeccably. Movement could not be faulted. Delighted to award her Best Veteran In Show.
Donocielo Michelangelo, Bolognese (D) Strong head with darkest of eyes. Good front with moderate rear angulation. Cobby body. Desirable black nails, so missing in this breed. Coat presented in excellent condition. Moved with precision"
Lovely day at the South Eastern Counties Toy Dog Society Show.
Our star of the show was Seraphina who won Any Variety Veteran Stakes and was awarded BEST VETERAN IN SHOW under Bolognese breed specialist Stuart Band (Essandsee)
Her son Meko won the Ellen Brown Memorial AV Junior Stakes under Stuart Band and took RBOB in the Bolognese class under Vanessa Wegmann (Essvana)
Thank you Stuart for your lovely comments and compliments about our two dogs. Thank you also to the SECTDS committee for presenting Seraphina with a lovely embroidered winners towel and lovely rosette
Stuart Band's critique reads
"Donocielo Seraphina, Bolognese (B) Drop dead gorgeous! Lovely head with the darkest of eyes. Black pigment along with desirable nails. Cobby in body. Lovely front and moderate rear. Coat fronding superb and presented impeccably. Movement could not be faulted. Delighted to award her Best Veteran In Show.
Donocielo Michelangelo, Bolognese (D) Strong head with darkest of eyes. Good front with moderate rear angulation. Cobby body. Desirable black nails, so missing in this breed. Coat presented in excellent condition. Moved with precision"
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WELKS Championship Show 2022
What a fantastic day we had at WELKS Championship Show with our Donocielo Team under Judge Mr Howard Ogden. We couldn't have asked for better results: Donocielo Cassia - 1st Open Bitch, BEST BITCH and BEST OF BREED Donocielo Michelangelo (Meko) 1st Junior Dog, BEST DOG and BOS Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH "Donocielo Michaelangelo. 14 mths, of the most excellent breed type and shape; fabulous head with his ears carried away from it so as to add to the appearance of breadth; large in both eye and nose with depth of pigment; correct brisket depth to still enable sufficient height; correctly square starting from point of shoulder; level; flocked coat; well constructed with sufficient, unexaggerated, rear angulation that provided brisk parallel movement set off by a well carried tail; added maturity will but enhance his look even more. BD Top quality that included my top two bitches from Crufts and current BOB. Donocielo Cassia. Rising 7 yrs and turned the tables on that top pair today; so classic in her specific breed type; so square; so ideal in head proportions and features with deep pigment so as to “look at you” just right; gd in body depth and ribbing to a firm loin and well muscled rear w/o excessive angulation; quality flocked coat and tail carriage; such smart, brisk and parallel action with a footfall that was faultless and took her through to both BB & BOB. Donocielo Seraphina. 8 yrs and note she is full sister; could pretty much replicate the critiques; scores equally in head, eye and pigment; correctly medium neck; tight elbows with some width through her well ribbed body; not quite as compactly square so as to seek to separate them; quality coated; required moderate turn of stifle to enable breed-typical action; in remarkable condition for her age and privileged to have this opportunity to go “hands on” again. RBB." |
Crufts 2022
Our Donocielo Bolognese Team absolutely showed their socks off on the famous green carpet under breed judge Miss Adele Summers.
Well, what can you say about little Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO". At only 12 months of age he absolutely nailed it by taking 1st in Junior Dog and then went on to win BEST DOG in Breed and BOS.
Not to be outdone by her son, Meko's mother Seraphina was awarded 1st in Veteran Bitch and then BEST VETERAN in Breed.
Our other lovely boy Ceasario was placed First in Limit Dog. Beautiful Cassie was given Third in Open Bitch and princess Ella was Second in Limit Bitch. We are so proud of all our wonderful Bollies.
Adele Summers wrote in her critiques:
"Donocielo Michelangelo. Fabulous youngster who although standing alone in his class took my eye with his lovely head and expression, good pigmentation, large dark eyes, correct length of neck that fits into his short compact body which is solid and well sprung. Well placed shoulders with elbows tucked in giving him the correct movement in his front assembly. Well muscled hindquarters with well let down hocks. Moved with style coming and going keeping his topline around the ring. Lovely coat so well presented with good fronding. Best Dog.
Donocielo Seraphina. 8 year old bitch, well balanced with square outline, shown in excellent condition with beautiful white coat with fronding that was well presented. Well placed shoulders that gave her good front movement with nice angulation in her hindquarters. Best Veteran.
Donocielo Ceasario. Handsome, well presented male with good solid body and good spring of rib and level topline. Well placed shoulders and nicely muscled hindquarters with well placed hocks. Pigment could be a little darker. Straight legs in front with correct action. Moved well coming and going.
Donocielo Rosabella. Smaller type than first with good body and topline, nice ribcage, good head and expression with dark eyes, correct bite and good pigmentation."
Our Donocielo Bolognese Team absolutely showed their socks off on the famous green carpet under breed judge Miss Adele Summers.
Well, what can you say about little Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO". At only 12 months of age he absolutely nailed it by taking 1st in Junior Dog and then went on to win BEST DOG in Breed and BOS.
Not to be outdone by her son, Meko's mother Seraphina was awarded 1st in Veteran Bitch and then BEST VETERAN in Breed.
Our other lovely boy Ceasario was placed First in Limit Dog. Beautiful Cassie was given Third in Open Bitch and princess Ella was Second in Limit Bitch. We are so proud of all our wonderful Bollies.
Adele Summers wrote in her critiques:
"Donocielo Michelangelo. Fabulous youngster who although standing alone in his class took my eye with his lovely head and expression, good pigmentation, large dark eyes, correct length of neck that fits into his short compact body which is solid and well sprung. Well placed shoulders with elbows tucked in giving him the correct movement in his front assembly. Well muscled hindquarters with well let down hocks. Moved with style coming and going keeping his topline around the ring. Lovely coat so well presented with good fronding. Best Dog.
Donocielo Seraphina. 8 year old bitch, well balanced with square outline, shown in excellent condition with beautiful white coat with fronding that was well presented. Well placed shoulders that gave her good front movement with nice angulation in her hindquarters. Best Veteran.
Donocielo Ceasario. Handsome, well presented male with good solid body and good spring of rib and level topline. Well placed shoulders and nicely muscled hindquarters with well placed hocks. Pigment could be a little darker. Straight legs in front with correct action. Moved well coming and going.
Donocielo Rosabella. Smaller type than first with good body and topline, nice ribcage, good head and expression with dark eyes, correct bite and good pigmentation."
Three Counties Pekingese & Cavalier Society Open Show Feb 2022
Lovely day at Three Counties Pekingese & Cavalier Society All Toy Breeds Open Show. In Bolognese under judge Lynn Crane (Cranvari) 12 month old Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" won Open Dog and went on to take BEST OF BREED. His critique reads:- "Donocielo Michelangelo. Nice size. Lovely square and compact boy. Very well balanced and with good muscle consequently moved with drive. Lovely masculine head of good proportions and with large dark round eye and excellent pigmentation all framed by his well set, long pendulous ears. Dentition good. Fabulous coat without curl and shown in pristine condition. Tail set on level and well feathered. BOB." Cassie was 1st in Open Bitch. In AV Toy Meko won 1st in Junior and his mother Seraphina was 3rd in Veteran. It was so lovely to see Seraphina back in the ring after her long convalescence though illness. |
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Ladies Kennel Association December 2021
Fabulous results from our last show of the year at LKA Championship Show 2021 which saw a large entry of Bolognese.
Cassie was awarded First in Open Bitch, BEST BITCH and BEST OF BREED
9 month old Meko was given First in Puppy Dog and RESERVE BEST DOG
Ella was Reserve in Post Graduate Bitch
Ceasario was given VHC in Open Dog
Many thanks to our lovely judge Mr Nick Gourley who wrote in his critique:
"Donocielo Michelangelo. An exciting prospect to start the day who was presented in immaculate condition. Immediately drawn to his big black nose and black eyes. Just right in head proportions. Lovely and square in outline. Coat of good length for age and flocking starting to develop nicely around his head and shoulders. Moved confidently and sound away and back. RBD.
Donocielo Cassia. A favourite of mine who has won 1st prize every time I have judged. Now fully mature and having taken BB & BOS last time to the famous Otti, today she was my worthy BOB winner. Shown as always in immaculate condition with a pure white, clean, long naturally defined flocked coat. Jet black large round eyes and big black nose to match giving her the desired expression. Square in body and of ideal size, Sound on the move. BB & BOB."
Fabulous results from our last show of the year at LKA Championship Show 2021 which saw a large entry of Bolognese.
Cassie was awarded First in Open Bitch, BEST BITCH and BEST OF BREED
9 month old Meko was given First in Puppy Dog and RESERVE BEST DOG
Ella was Reserve in Post Graduate Bitch
Ceasario was given VHC in Open Dog
Many thanks to our lovely judge Mr Nick Gourley who wrote in his critique:
"Donocielo Michelangelo. An exciting prospect to start the day who was presented in immaculate condition. Immediately drawn to his big black nose and black eyes. Just right in head proportions. Lovely and square in outline. Coat of good length for age and flocking starting to develop nicely around his head and shoulders. Moved confidently and sound away and back. RBD.
Donocielo Cassia. A favourite of mine who has won 1st prize every time I have judged. Now fully mature and having taken BB & BOS last time to the famous Otti, today she was my worthy BOB winner. Shown as always in immaculate condition with a pure white, clean, long naturally defined flocked coat. Jet black large round eyes and big black nose to match giving her the desired expression. Square in body and of ideal size, Sound on the move. BB & BOB."
National Dog Show September 2021
So proud of our little 7 month old rising star Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" who won his third consecutive BEST PUPPY IN BREED at the National Dog Show under Judge Stuart Payne.
He then went on to take RESERVE BEST DOG out of Minor Puppy.
So proud of our little 7 month old rising star Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" who won his third consecutive BEST PUPPY IN BREED at the National Dog Show under Judge Stuart Payne.
He then went on to take RESERVE BEST DOG out of Minor Puppy.
Richmond Championship Show September 2021
Fabulous day at Richmond Championship Dog Show for our Team. It was a long, very warm and sunny day. Thank you to our judge Mark Cocozza for awarding 6 month old Meko - Best Puppy in Breed Cassie - Best Bitch and BOS Ella - Second in Junior Bitch Mark Cocozza's critique reads: "Donocielo Michelangelo. Best Puppy. Quality puppy of excellent proportions and excellent body. Good head and beautiful eye. Good neck, topline and moved with style. Very promising." |
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Blackpool Championship Show August 2021
WOW what a fantastic very first outing for our little star!
Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" aged only 6 months and 1 day won BEST PUPPY IN BREED, BEST DOG & BOS at the Blackpool Championship Dog Show 2021.
Thank you to our judge Mike Gadsby for thinking so highly of this little boy. Meko is the son of Seraphina and Hero.
Mike Gadsby's critique reads:
" Donocielo Michelangelo. Outstanding 6 month puppy. Fabulous head and expression. Excellent pigmentation. Cobby, well ribbed with correct proportions and super conformation. Excellent coat quality and presentation. Super sound with excellent carriage. Best Male."
WOW what a fantastic very first outing for our little star!
Donocielo Michelangelo "MEKO" aged only 6 months and 1 day won BEST PUPPY IN BREED, BEST DOG & BOS at the Blackpool Championship Dog Show 2021.
Thank you to our judge Mike Gadsby for thinking so highly of this little boy. Meko is the son of Seraphina and Hero.
Mike Gadsby's critique reads:
" Donocielo Michelangelo. Outstanding 6 month puppy. Fabulous head and expression. Excellent pigmentation. Cobby, well ribbed with correct proportions and super conformation. Excellent coat quality and presentation. Super sound with excellent carriage. Best Male."
Southern Counties Championship Show 2021
A fabulous return to Championship Dog Showing for our Bollies on 25th June 2021. After 15 long months away from the ring, they were awarded the following results under Judge Mr Howard Ogden: Donocielo Cassia "Cassie" - 1st in Open Bitch, Best Bitch & BEST OF BREED Donocielo Rosabella "Ella" - 1st Junior Bitch & BEST JUNIOR IN BREED, also shortlisted in Toy Junior Group Donocielo Ceasario - 1st Limit Dog Howard Ogden wrote: "Donocielo Cassia. 6 yrs 1 mth. On top form and with such an arresting outline as she immediately took my eye on entering and circuiting the ring. Wide skull as added to by high set ears carried away from head, round dark eye, I prefer a touch larger, good stop and muzzle, excellent pigment, correct angles, squarely compact, slight slope to pastern and croup, the best mover being actively smart and parallel, superb flocked coat completed the picture and to send into the Group as BB and BOB. Donocielo Ceasario. 6 yrs, full of breed type, excellent to go over, scores in eye and pigment, good nosepad, squarely compact, good in rib and loin, level back, tail set on at level of croup, moderate rear angulation, long flocked coat, smartly sound on the move. Donocielo Rosabella. 14 mths, just a bit ‘reserved’ today as she entered this strange environment, but that will pass and her excellent breed type will shine through, good in skull, stop, eye and muzzle, good pigmentation, square and compact in body under a quality flocked coat, smart and true on the move, promising." |
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Southampton & District Canine Association Open Show 20th June 2021
14 month old Ella went to her very first show today, Southampton and District Canine Association Open Show and was awarded First Place AVNSC Toy Special Yearling. So pleased we could finally get her in the ring
14 month old Ella went to her very first show today, Southampton and District Canine Association Open Show and was awarded First Place AVNSC Toy Special Yearling. So pleased we could finally get her in the ring
We are thrilled to announce the birth of 3 boys and 1 girl born on 23rd May 2021
Parents are Donocielo Giulietta and Lafford Hero |
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Introducing Donocielo Michelangelo otherwise known as "Meko"
Son of Seraphina and Lafford Hero |
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Puppies have arrived
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the birth of 2 Girls and 3 Boys born on 19th February 2021
The proud parents are :
Dam - Donocielo Seraphina: Multiple BOB’s & BEST BITCH Crufts 2019
Sire - Lafford Hero: Multiple BOB’s & BEST OF BREED Crufts 2020
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the birth of 2 Girls and 3 Boys born on 19th February 2021
The proud parents are :
Dam - Donocielo Seraphina: Multiple BOB’s & BEST BITCH Crufts 2019
Sire - Lafford Hero: Multiple BOB’s & BEST OF BREED Crufts 2020
Some Pictures from our Summer 2020
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We are proud to introduce Donocielo Rosabella otherwise known as "Ella"
Daughter of Giulietta and Blonde Chino Geminium at Phendelotte |
Richmond Championship Show September 2019
It was lovely to have our bollies back in the ring after a three month break.
They all did us so proud with Cassie taking BEST BITCH (BOS) over big sister Seraphina who was RESERVE BEST BITCH and Ceasario 1st Limit Dog under judge Mr Rony Doedijns (Netherlands)
It was lovely to have our bollies back in the ring after a three month break.
They all did us so proud with Cassie taking BEST BITCH (BOS) over big sister Seraphina who was RESERVE BEST BITCH and Ceasario 1st Limit Dog under judge Mr Rony Doedijns (Netherlands)
Windsor Championship Show June 2019
Fabulous results for our Bollies at Windsor Championship Show on a very warm and sunny day.
Donocielo Seraphina 1st Open Bitch and BEST BITCH
Donocielo Cassia 1st Limit Bitch and RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Giulietta 1st Post Graduate Bitch
Donocielo Ceasario RESERVE BEST DOG
Many thanks to our lovely Judge Dr Geoffrey Curr who wrote:
"Donocielo Seraphina. Very positive and showy with a soundly constructed and balanced outline. Lovely head and expression, well presented coat, fully attentive to handler and a very sound mover. Best Bitch.
Donocielo Cassia. Compact, soundly constructed and in lovely flocked coat. Well proportioned head with good width to flat skull and sufficient space between the well pigmented eyes. Really excellent movement both ways. Reserve Best Bitch.
Donocielo Giulietta. Alert and compact with good spring of rib, depth to chest and good topline and tailset. Width to skull, good pigmentation, a bit longer in muzzle than some. Moved very well."
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Southern Counties Championship Show May 2019
Our Bollies were back in the ring yesterday after a break from showing and they made us very proud with their fab results at Southern Counties Championship Show. In AVNSC Toy: Seraphina - 1st Open Bitch, BEST BITCH and BEST OF BREED Cassia - 1st Limit Bitch Giulietta - 1st Post Graduate Bitch Ceasario - 1st Limit Dog Many thanks to our lovely judge Marja Talvitie (Finland) for thinking so highly of our dogs |
Becky & Seraphina Receive Award
Our heartfelt thanks to Warlingham Dog Training Club for awarding Becky and Seraphina with this beautiful trophy for their achievements over this past year culminating in their Best Bitch award at Crufts 2019
Our heartfelt thanks to Warlingham Dog Training Club for awarding Becky and Seraphina with this beautiful trophy for their achievements over this past year culminating in their Best Bitch award at Crufts 2019
UK Toydog Championship Show March 2019
Wow feeling so proud!!
What a fantastic day for our homebred Donocielo girls at the UK Toydog Championship Show under Judge Renee Sporre-Willes. Out of an entry of 38 Bolognese they achieved:
Donocielo Seraphina 1st Open Bitch, BEST BITCH and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Cassia 1st Limit Bitch, RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Giulietta 1st Post Graduate Bitch
All three girls were in the unbeaten bitch lineup.
Renee Spore-Willes wrote "Donocielo Seraphina. Lovely type with excellent proportions. Very nice head with excellent pigmentation, eyes and strong muzzle of correct length. Really well made body and good bone. Excellent, pure white coat of correct texture. Moved very well. BOB.
Donocielo Cassia. Excellent proportions and very good head with flat skull, deep stop and strong muzzle. Excellent pigmentation and eyes. Very good body and bone. Moved well. Excellent coat. Res. Best Bitch.
Donocielo Giulietta. Excellent proportions. Very nice head and eyes. Excellent coat and moved very well.
Wow feeling so proud!!
What a fantastic day for our homebred Donocielo girls at the UK Toydog Championship Show under Judge Renee Sporre-Willes. Out of an entry of 38 Bolognese they achieved:
Donocielo Seraphina 1st Open Bitch, BEST BITCH and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Cassia 1st Limit Bitch, RESERVE BEST BITCH
Donocielo Giulietta 1st Post Graduate Bitch
All three girls were in the unbeaten bitch lineup.
Renee Spore-Willes wrote "Donocielo Seraphina. Lovely type with excellent proportions. Very nice head with excellent pigmentation, eyes and strong muzzle of correct length. Really well made body and good bone. Excellent, pure white coat of correct texture. Moved very well. BOB.
Donocielo Cassia. Excellent proportions and very good head with flat skull, deep stop and strong muzzle. Excellent pigmentation and eyes. Very good body and bone. Moved well. Excellent coat. Res. Best Bitch.
Donocielo Giulietta. Excellent proportions. Very nice head and eyes. Excellent coat and moved very well.
Crufts 2019
We are feeling so proud of our young Donocielo Kennel after achieving such wonderful results at Crufts under judge Mr Howard Ogden.
Seraphina was awarded BEST BITCH & BOS
Cassia was given SECOND PLACE in Limit Bitch. This was her first show after her long illness.
Giulietta was given RESERVE in Post Graduate Bitch
Marcello was awarded FIRST PLACE in Post Graduate Dog.
Alfie was awarded THIRD PLACE in Limit Dog
Ceasario performed so well in an extremely strong Open Dog class
.....and Mia was awarded FIRST PLACE in Veteran Bitch!
Howard Ogden wrote "Donocielo Seraphina, rising 5 years, looked spectacular and brought the breed standard to life aided by her conditioning and skilled handler, excellent head features and proportions with forepart of her muzzle almost square, correct in neck and forehand, beautifully pigmented, square and solid in body, outstanding coat, 'bang on' smart movement both way with a riveting outline as she circuited to head her sex and give the BD a run for his money.
Donocielo Cassia, rising 4 years full sister to BB, excellent breed type with long, flocked coat and another displaying breed character in abundance, good proportions all through with excellent conformation, rib and brisket, just less accentuated in stop and a tad less square but let's be clear that we are talking standards of excellence here when trying to weigh it all up, a superb bitch capable of holding her own against allcomers."
We are feeling so proud of our young Donocielo Kennel after achieving such wonderful results at Crufts under judge Mr Howard Ogden.
Seraphina was awarded BEST BITCH & BOS
Cassia was given SECOND PLACE in Limit Bitch. This was her first show after her long illness.
Giulietta was given RESERVE in Post Graduate Bitch
Marcello was awarded FIRST PLACE in Post Graduate Dog.
Alfie was awarded THIRD PLACE in Limit Dog
Ceasario performed so well in an extremely strong Open Dog class
.....and Mia was awarded FIRST PLACE in Veteran Bitch!
Howard Ogden wrote "Donocielo Seraphina, rising 5 years, looked spectacular and brought the breed standard to life aided by her conditioning and skilled handler, excellent head features and proportions with forepart of her muzzle almost square, correct in neck and forehand, beautifully pigmented, square and solid in body, outstanding coat, 'bang on' smart movement both way with a riveting outline as she circuited to head her sex and give the BD a run for his money.
Donocielo Cassia, rising 4 years full sister to BB, excellent breed type with long, flocked coat and another displaying breed character in abundance, good proportions all through with excellent conformation, rib and brisket, just less accentuated in stop and a tad less square but let's be clear that we are talking standards of excellence here when trying to weigh it all up, a superb bitch capable of holding her own against allcomers."
Folkestone, Hythe & District Canine Open Show 2019
Last show before Crufts 2019!!
Today at Folkestone, Hythe & District Canine Society Open Show, Donocielo Seraphina was awarded BEST OF BREED AVNSC Toy and TOY GROUP 3 under our lovely judge Miss Leila Tarabad (Khatibi) who wrote :
"Donocielo Seraphina. 4 yr Bolognese bitch of super type, presented in beautiful flocked coat and lovely condition. Correctly shaped head with the sweetest expression, large dark eyes, short muzzle with defined stop and correctly set and carried ears. Squarely built with neat, typical outline, ample neck, firm topline, well sprung ribs and correctly set and carried tail. Moved so well in all directions maintaining her outline at all times. Best ACNSC Toy.
This is Seraphina's 3rd BOB in her last 3 shows. We are very proud of her.
Ceasario was given a very respectable Second Place in Open behind his big sister
Last show before Crufts 2019!!
Today at Folkestone, Hythe & District Canine Society Open Show, Donocielo Seraphina was awarded BEST OF BREED AVNSC Toy and TOY GROUP 3 under our lovely judge Miss Leila Tarabad (Khatibi) who wrote :
"Donocielo Seraphina. 4 yr Bolognese bitch of super type, presented in beautiful flocked coat and lovely condition. Correctly shaped head with the sweetest expression, large dark eyes, short muzzle with defined stop and correctly set and carried ears. Squarely built with neat, typical outline, ample neck, firm topline, well sprung ribs and correctly set and carried tail. Moved so well in all directions maintaining her outline at all times. Best ACNSC Toy.
This is Seraphina's 3rd BOB in her last 3 shows. We are very proud of her.
Ceasario was given a very respectable Second Place in Open behind his big sister
Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association Open Show 2019
Donocielo Seraphina was back in the ring again today at Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association Open Show and she made us so proud by winning BEST OF BREED AVNSC TOY and then went on to take TOY GROUP 2 under our lovely judge Mrs E Mordecai (Millhill).
Young Giulietta took First in AV Toy Graduate
Ceasario won 2nd Place in AV Toy Open
Mia won 2nd Place AV Toy Veteran
Donocielo Seraphina was back in the ring again today at Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association Open Show and she made us so proud by winning BEST OF BREED AVNSC TOY and then went on to take TOY GROUP 2 under our lovely judge Mrs E Mordecai (Millhill).
Young Giulietta took First in AV Toy Graduate
Ceasario won 2nd Place in AV Toy Open
Mia won 2nd Place AV Toy Veteran
Chichester & District Canine Society Open Show 2019
We took Donocielo Seraphina to her first show in 5 months today and she did us proud by winning BEST OF BREED AVNSC TOY at Chichester & District Canine Society Open Show under Judge Dr Geoffrey G Curr (Natimuk).
Our young Giulietta was awarded Second in a strong Post Graduate Class
We took Donocielo Seraphina to her first show in 5 months today and she did us proud by winning BEST OF BREED AVNSC TOY at Chichester & District Canine Society Open Show under Judge Dr Geoffrey G Curr (Natimuk).
Our young Giulietta was awarded Second in a strong Post Graduate Class
Richmond Championship Show 2018
What a wonderful time we had at the Richmond Championship Show
Donocielo Seraphina - 1st Open Bitch, Best Bitch and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Giulietta - 1st Junior Bitch
Donocielo Ceasario - 2nd Open Dog
Thank you so much to our judge Mr Harry Tast (Finland) for thinking so highly of our dogs
What a wonderful time we had at the Richmond Championship Show
Donocielo Seraphina - 1st Open Bitch, Best Bitch and BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Giulietta - 1st Junior Bitch
Donocielo Ceasario - 2nd Open Dog
Thank you so much to our judge Mr Harry Tast (Finland) for thinking so highly of our dogs
City of Birmingham Championship Show 2018
Our beautiful little girl Donocielo Giulietta (daughter of Donocielo Seraphina & Zeus Della Corte del Piola) was awarded 1st Junior Bitch and BEST JUNIOR at Birmingham Championship Show yesterday under judge Derek Smith who wrote:
"Donocielo Giulietta. Lovely to go over being so well bodied and so well made, sound and very showy with a pretty head and lovely pigment. Best Junior."
We are very proud of her
Our beautiful little girl Donocielo Giulietta (daughter of Donocielo Seraphina & Zeus Della Corte del Piola) was awarded 1st Junior Bitch and BEST JUNIOR at Birmingham Championship Show yesterday under judge Derek Smith who wrote:
"Donocielo Giulietta. Lovely to go over being so well bodied and so well made, sound and very showy with a pretty head and lovely pigment. Best Junior."
We are very proud of her
World Dog Show Amsterdam 2018
Super proud of our young Donocielo Kennel at the World Dog Show 2018
Donocielo Marcello - JUNIOR WORLD WINNER
Donocielo Elisabetta Excellent 2 Junior
Donocielo Giulietta Excellent Junior
Donocielo Cassia Excellent 2 Open
Donocielo Seraphina Excellent 4 Open
Donocielo Ceasario 4 Open
Thank you to our judge Mr Francesco Cochetti
Super proud of our young Donocielo Kennel at the World Dog Show 2018
Donocielo Marcello - JUNIOR WORLD WINNER
Donocielo Elisabetta Excellent 2 Junior
Donocielo Giulietta Excellent Junior
Donocielo Cassia Excellent 2 Open
Donocielo Seraphina Excellent 4 Open
Donocielo Ceasario 4 Open
Thank you to our judge Mr Francesco Cochetti
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Kingston Canine Society Open Show 2018
Fabulous but very hot day at Kingston Canine Society Open Show. It was a lovely setting with very nice company. Donocielo Ceasario - BEST OF BREED Bolognese Donocielo Cassia - Reserve Best of Breed AV Rare Breeds Donocielo Seraphina - Second Open AV Rare Breeds Donocielo Giulietta - Second Special Yearling Bolognese Many thanks to our lovely judges Yvonne Donnellan (Gardenstone/Vonicci) and Pia Dempsey (Tubberburr) |
Donocielo Giuletta. 12 months beautiful head, dark expressive eyes, well placed ears, body just developing. Promising.
Donocielo Ceasario 3yrs Male of good size and type. Excellent head with black nose and dark eyes, well placed ears. Deep body with well angulated quarters, loved how he owned the ring. BOB.
Donicielo Cassia. Litter sister to the winner, similar comments apply. Very feminine, moved well.
AV RARE BREED: Donocielo Cassia, Bolognese. Good sized head and a good bite, with good shoulders, correct coat and texture, steady and true on the move, nice shape eyes and nice expression. Pleased to award RBOB on the day.
Donocielo Seraphina, Bolognese. Good sized head and a good bite, with good shoulders, steady and true on the move, nice expression, not much between these two on the day
Donocielo Ceasario 3yrs Male of good size and type. Excellent head with black nose and dark eyes, well placed ears. Deep body with well angulated quarters, loved how he owned the ring. BOB.
Donicielo Cassia. Litter sister to the winner, similar comments apply. Very feminine, moved well.
AV RARE BREED: Donocielo Cassia, Bolognese. Good sized head and a good bite, with good shoulders, correct coat and texture, steady and true on the move, nice shape eyes and nice expression. Pleased to award RBOB on the day.
Donocielo Seraphina, Bolognese. Good sized head and a good bite, with good shoulders, steady and true on the move, nice expression, not much between these two on the day
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East of England Championship Show 2018
A super day for our young homebred Donocielo Team at The East of England Championship Show under Breed Specialist Judge Stuart Band
Donocielo Seraphina - Best Bitch, BOS
Donocielo Cassia - Reserve Best Bitch
Donocielo Ceasario - Reserve Best Dog
"Donocielo Seraphina. A favourite of mine whilst a youngster and, at 4 years of age, she is now a mature adult. I would like just a fraction 'more' of her all over. Cobby, ultra-feminine. Lovely head, dark eye and impish expression. Lovely front and rear. Presented in impeccable condition. Busy on the move but covered the ground well. Best Bitch
Donocielo Cassia. Cobby 3 year old maturing nicely. Good head, eye and expression. Good front and moderate rear with good tail set. In excellent jacket. Moved confidently, in tune with her handler. Reserve Best Bitch"- Stuart Band
East of England Championship Show 2018
A super day for our young homebred Donocielo Team at The East of England Championship Show under Breed Specialist Judge Stuart Band
Donocielo Seraphina - Best Bitch, BOS
Donocielo Cassia - Reserve Best Bitch
Donocielo Ceasario - Reserve Best Dog
"Donocielo Seraphina. A favourite of mine whilst a youngster and, at 4 years of age, she is now a mature adult. I would like just a fraction 'more' of her all over. Cobby, ultra-feminine. Lovely head, dark eye and impish expression. Lovely front and rear. Presented in impeccable condition. Busy on the move but covered the ground well. Best Bitch
Donocielo Cassia. Cobby 3 year old maturing nicely. Good head, eye and expression. Good front and moderate rear with good tail set. In excellent jacket. Moved confidently, in tune with her handler. Reserve Best Bitch"- Stuart Band
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Eastbourne Open Show 2018
We had a great time at Eastbourne Open Show in Bolognese classes today: Ceasario, Seraphina and Giulietta BOB, RBOB and Best Puppy This was followed by a wonderful end to a very warm day at Eastbourne Open Show: Little Donocielo Giulietta won TOY PUPPY GROUP 2 Donocielo Ceasario won TOY GROUP 3 Thank you so much to our lovely judge Joyce MacFarlane who was so gentle and patient with all the dogs in the uncomfortable heat and wrote: Donocielo Giulietta. Lovely bitch, nice dark eyes and a good earset. Good length of neck and well laid shoulders, good spring of rib, moved well both ways. BP and Puppy Group 2. Donocielo Ceasario. Very nice boy of lovely size. Nice wide skull, dark eyes. Well balanced body, deep chest and dark pads. Pleased to award him BOB, Group 3. Donocielo Seraphina. Nice bitch with lovely dark eyes and black pads, well set shoulders, good head with dark nose. Moved well. |
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Three Counties Championship Show 2018
Super day at Malvern yesterday. Really proud of our homegrown Donocielo Team. Donocielo Cassia - BEST BITCH, RBOB Donocielo Seraphina - 1st Open Bitch, RESERVE BEST BITCH Donocielo Giulietta - 2nd Puppy Bitch Donocielo Ceasario - 2nd Open Dog Thank you to our lovely judge Mr Nick Gourley (Witchstone) "Donocielo Cassia. Last time I judged she won her class and gave way to her older sister for RBB but she has really matured well and stood out in this bitch entry (sorry Seraphina); a beautiful Bolognese bitch. Was foot perfect on the move and looked a picture in profile - beautiful natural pure white coat with loads of flocking all over the body. Typical for size and so square and compact. Very sound away and back. Pushed hard for BOB but I would just like a fraction shorter muzzle for absolute ideal. A credit to her owners/breeders. BB Donocielo Seraphina. My RBB when I last judged the breed two years ago. Just had to give way to her younger sister today for BB. I still admire her many virtues but she looked a little short in neck today. She is still so square in body and sound on the move. Beautiful head and expression. Presented superbly - clean white naturally flocked all over. RBB." - Nick Gourley |
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Bath Championship Show 2018
Fabulous day at Bath Championship Show.
Donocielo Cassia - BEST BITCH
Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH
"Donocielo Cassia. Compact balanced bitch that moved true both ways. Held a level topline standing and moving, well set tail. Presented in good clean coat and condition. Good head with black pigment, good eyes and good bite. BB
Donocielo Seraphina. Compact bitch of good size, well presented natural coat. Moved very well both ways. Well bodied with good rib. Held a level topline. RBB" - Tracy Jackson (Judge)
Fabulous day at Bath Championship Show.
Donocielo Cassia - BEST BITCH
Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH
"Donocielo Cassia. Compact balanced bitch that moved true both ways. Held a level topline standing and moving, well set tail. Presented in good clean coat and condition. Good head with black pigment, good eyes and good bite. BB
Donocielo Seraphina. Compact bitch of good size, well presented natural coat. Moved very well both ways. Well bodied with good rib. Held a level topline. RBB" - Tracy Jackson (Judge)
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show 2018
Wow, what a day we had at Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show under judge Derfel Owen.
From a class of 20 dogs entered in AVNSC Toy, our little homebred girl Donocielo Giulietta was given BEST PUPPY followed by BEST OF BREED.
This was followed by her going against the other Toy breeds and being awarded TOY PUPPY GROUP 1 and TOY GROUP 3 at the age of 10 months.
So, so proud of her, What an achievement!
Sire: It Ch Zeus Della Corte Del Piola
Dam: Donocielo Seraphina
"Donocielo Guilietta Smart and eye-catching Bolognese, excellent for size, shape and overall balance. Pure white, long, flocked coat in good condition. Correct pigment on eyes, pads, nails and nose BAVNSC Toy, G3, PG1" - Derfel Owen
Wow, what a day we had at Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show under judge Derfel Owen.
From a class of 20 dogs entered in AVNSC Toy, our little homebred girl Donocielo Giulietta was given BEST PUPPY followed by BEST OF BREED.
This was followed by her going against the other Toy breeds and being awarded TOY PUPPY GROUP 1 and TOY GROUP 3 at the age of 10 months.
So, so proud of her, What an achievement!
Sire: It Ch Zeus Della Corte Del Piola
Dam: Donocielo Seraphina
"Donocielo Guilietta Smart and eye-catching Bolognese, excellent for size, shape and overall balance. Pure white, long, flocked coat in good condition. Correct pigment on eyes, pads, nails and nose BAVNSC Toy, G3, PG1" - Derfel Owen
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South Eastern Counties Toy Dog Society Open Show 2018
Great day at the South Eastern Counties Toy Dog Society Open Show. Our 10 month homebred little girl Donocielo Giulietta was awarded BEST PUPPY IN BREED, RESERVE BEST IN BREED and shortlisted in the Toy Puppy Group. Thank you so much to our lovely judge Miss Nikki Hunter who was so gentle with all the dogs - "Donocielo Giuletta 10 mth B lovely size, pretty head with lovely large dark eyes. Good front, correct level topline. Lovely coat for age, smart little mover, so sound, moved with style & confidence. Loved her. BP & RBOB" |
Camberley & District Canine Society Open Show 2018
Super Proud of our Donocielo Ceasario. Today he was BOB AVNSC Toy followed by GROUP 3 Toy at the Camberley & District Canine Society Open Show under judge Jane Paradise -
"Donocielo Ceasario. Bolognese. So well balanced and such a sweetie. This boy oozes presence. Nothing overdone and everything to appreciate, especially his tight elbows, size, black pads and coat. Masculine, handsome, with personality to match. Super mover. BAVNSC Toy & G3
Donocielo Cassia, Bolognese. Such a pleasure to be able to have the opportunity to go over a selection of Bolognese today. Thank you. Dark eyes and eye rims, nose and black pads complete the dark pigment. Ex type and balance. Excellent bite. Well laid front and corresponding rear. This bitch is top quality and moves to prove her good construction."
United Kingdom Toy Dog Championship Show & British Bolognese Club Show 2018
We had a fabulous time with our young homebred team.
8 month old Donocielo Giulietta was awarded
Best Puppy Bitch and BEST PUPPY IN BREED at the UK Toy Dog Championship Show
under Judge Peter Young :
"Donocielo Giulietta. Very happy, shapely typy 9 mth old. Quite compact, good front, well ribbed body, well balanced feminine head with good expression. Level topline and moved well
Donocielo Cassia. Very together and smart on the move, good outlook and overall body shape. Nicely angulated behind, well flocked coat and good body to leg ratio
Donocielo Seraphina. Much to admire here. Quality 4 yr old with well developed body and spritely on the move, feminine head with good pigment"
followed by
Best Minor Puppy Bitch, Best Puppy Bitch and BEST PUPPY IN SHOW at the British Bolognese Club Show
Donocielo Cassia was awarded RESERVE BEST BITCH in both shows
Donocielo Ceasario was awarded First Place Limit Dog at the BBC show
Donocielo Seraphina was given Second Place Open Bitch at UK Toy Dog Champ Show
"Donocielo Giulietta, BPB and BPIS a quality 9 months puppy of super shape. Well-proportioned body, a pleasing head. Her coat was of a good texture. She has sound and steady on the move with a good temperament. She should have a bright future
Donocielo Cassia she won this class as she was the best mover in the show. Her movement is sound back and front. She has a lovely head with excellent pigmentation; large dark appealing eyes. Has good oval feet and strong pigmentation. RBB". - Judge Kevan Berry
We had a fabulous time with our young homebred team.
8 month old Donocielo Giulietta was awarded
Best Puppy Bitch and BEST PUPPY IN BREED at the UK Toy Dog Championship Show
under Judge Peter Young :
"Donocielo Giulietta. Very happy, shapely typy 9 mth old. Quite compact, good front, well ribbed body, well balanced feminine head with good expression. Level topline and moved well
Donocielo Cassia. Very together and smart on the move, good outlook and overall body shape. Nicely angulated behind, well flocked coat and good body to leg ratio
Donocielo Seraphina. Much to admire here. Quality 4 yr old with well developed body and spritely on the move, feminine head with good pigment"
followed by
Best Minor Puppy Bitch, Best Puppy Bitch and BEST PUPPY IN SHOW at the British Bolognese Club Show
Donocielo Cassia was awarded RESERVE BEST BITCH in both shows
Donocielo Ceasario was awarded First Place Limit Dog at the BBC show
Donocielo Seraphina was given Second Place Open Bitch at UK Toy Dog Champ Show
"Donocielo Giulietta, BPB and BPIS a quality 9 months puppy of super shape. Well-proportioned body, a pleasing head. Her coat was of a good texture. She has sound and steady on the move with a good temperament. She should have a bright future
Donocielo Cassia she won this class as she was the best mover in the show. Her movement is sound back and front. She has a lovely head with excellent pigmentation; large dark appealing eyes. Has good oval feet and strong pigmentation. RBB". - Judge Kevan Berry
Crufts 2018
A very proud day for us. Our young homebred team achieved fabulous results:
8 month old Donocielo Guilietta - BEST PUPPY IN BREED
Donocielo Ceasario - Second Open Dog
Donocielo Seraphina - Second Limit Bitch
Donocielo Cassia - Reserve Open Bitch
"Donocielo Giulietta. Really pretty feminine pup. She has a well balanced head with good pigment. Fairly square. Well made in front. Already well bodied with good ribbing. Level topline. Ok rear. Moved very well. BP.! - Judge Jeff Horswell
A very proud day for us. Our young homebred team achieved fabulous results:
8 month old Donocielo Guilietta - BEST PUPPY IN BREED
Donocielo Ceasario - Second Open Dog
Donocielo Seraphina - Second Limit Bitch
Donocielo Cassia - Reserve Open Bitch
"Donocielo Giulietta. Really pretty feminine pup. She has a well balanced head with good pigment. Fairly square. Well made in front. Already well bodied with good ribbing. Level topline. Ok rear. Moved very well. BP.! - Judge Jeff Horswell
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Folkestone and Hythe Open Show 2018
Seraphina won Reserve Best AVNSC Toy under Judge Jane Lilley -
"Donocielo Seraphhina, Bolognese bitch. A hard choice for the top spot here as she is quite lovely, excellent make, shape, size and type, in the best of coat, balanced and typey. Smart, stylish and impressive on the move. RBAVNST"
Seraphina won Reserve Best AVNSC Toy under Judge Jane Lilley -
"Donocielo Seraphhina, Bolognese bitch. A hard choice for the top spot here as she is quite lovely, excellent make, shape, size and type, in the best of coat, balanced and typey. Smart, stylish and impressive on the move. RBAVNST"
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Kent County Open Show 2018
Wow what a day! Our beautiful Donocielo Seraphina went to the Kent County Canine Society Open Show. This was a really well attended show with a large toy group. She took 1st Place Open AVNSC Toy. She then went on to win BEST OF BREED AVNSC. However the icing on the cake was winning GROUP 1 TOY under judge Mr C Jones (Kushira), who was so lovely with the dogs and very complimentary. A fantastic achievement for Bolognese! We are so proud of Seraphina who is just getting back in the swing of things after having her litter of puppies |
East Kent Canine Show 2018
We had a lovely time at the East Kent Canine Society Open Show. It was a very well attended show with nearly 700 dogs entered
7 month old Donocielo Giulietta was awarded BEST PUPPY AVNSC Toy in a very strong class under judge Mr Steven Seymour who was so nice with all the dogs.-
"Donocielo Giulietta. Well made puppy dark eye good pigment. Strong tolpline and coat seems good for the age excellent front moved well"
Sire: Zeus Della Corte Del Piola
Dam: Donocielo Seraphina
We had a lovely time at the East Kent Canine Society Open Show. It was a very well attended show with nearly 700 dogs entered
7 month old Donocielo Giulietta was awarded BEST PUPPY AVNSC Toy in a very strong class under judge Mr Steven Seymour who was so nice with all the dogs.-
"Donocielo Giulietta. Well made puppy dark eye good pigment. Strong tolpline and coat seems good for the age excellent front moved well"
Sire: Zeus Della Corte Del Piola
Dam: Donocielo Seraphina
Chichester Open Show 2018
Seraphina was awarded RESERVE BEST AVNSC TOY umder Judge Carol Greenway-
"Donocielo Seraphina. Three year compact vivacious Bolognese girl in lovely bloom coat a uniform white and of correct texture. Feminine in all aspects, nice flat skull under all that hair, expressive dark eyes, marked stop, and large nostrils to her black nose. Clean scissor bite to teeth. Moderate firm neck set onto a sound body, great depth to chest, good lay of shoulder, level topline, tail carried well over back and nicely feathered. Moderately straight boned forelimbs, elbows close to chest. Good muscle tone to upper thighs of rear limbs, nice turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Moved with a brisk parallel action, maintaining her topline. Faultless presentation. RBOB"
Seraphina was awarded RESERVE BEST AVNSC TOY umder Judge Carol Greenway-
"Donocielo Seraphina. Three year compact vivacious Bolognese girl in lovely bloom coat a uniform white and of correct texture. Feminine in all aspects, nice flat skull under all that hair, expressive dark eyes, marked stop, and large nostrils to her black nose. Clean scissor bite to teeth. Moderate firm neck set onto a sound body, great depth to chest, good lay of shoulder, level topline, tail carried well over back and nicely feathered. Moderately straight boned forelimbs, elbows close to chest. Good muscle tone to upper thighs of rear limbs, nice turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Moved with a brisk parallel action, maintaining her topline. Faultless presentation. RBOB"
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United Kingdom Toy Dog Championship Show 2017
Our lovely Seraphina won 1st Place Open Bitch and then went on to win Reserve Best Bitch in Breed under Judge Zena Thorne Andrews. So very proud of this beautiful little homebred girl |
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Crufts 2017 So proud of all of Mia's puppies at Crufts this year. What fabulous youngsters she has produced for us Alfie (Donocielo Alessandro at Strophair) 1st Place Limit Dog Donocielo Seraphina 1st Place Limit Bitch Donocielo Cassia 1st Place Post Graduate Bitch Donocielo Ceasario 2nd Place Post Graduate Dog |
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11th December 2016 A lovely day in Birmingham at the LKA Show. Very proud of our homebred youngsters: Donocielo Ceasario - Winner Post Grad Dog Donocielo Cassia - Winner Post Grad Bitch & Reserve Best Bitch in Breed Donocielo Seraphina - Winner Open Bitch |
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Our Holiday in the Isle of Wight Autumn 2016 |
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2nd September 2016
Fabulous results for our homebred youngsters today. So proud of them all!
At the British Bolognese Club 20th Anniversary Show:
Donocielo Ceasario - WINNER JUNIOR DOG, RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Donocielo Cassia - WINNER JUNIOR BITCH & BEST BITCH IN SHOW
Donocielo Seraphina - SECOND PLACE OPEN BITCH
Later in the Birmingham Championship Show:
Donocielo Ceasario - WINNER JUNIOR DOG
Donocielo Cassia - WINNER JUNIOR BITCH
Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH
Fabulous results for our homebred youngsters today. So proud of them all!
At the British Bolognese Club 20th Anniversary Show:
Donocielo Ceasario - WINNER JUNIOR DOG, RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Donocielo Cassia - WINNER JUNIOR BITCH & BEST BITCH IN SHOW
Donocielo Seraphina - SECOND PLACE OPEN BITCH
Later in the Birmingham Championship Show:
Donocielo Ceasario - WINNER JUNIOR DOG
Donocielo Cassia - WINNER JUNIOR BITCH
Donocielo Seraphina - RESERVE BEST BITCH
Kingston Canine Society 17th July 2016
We had a wonderful sunny day at the 50th Anniversary Kingston Canine Society Open Show at the The South of England Showground, which was opened by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Lady Bennett. There were 1600 dogs entered with over 188 breeds represented.
The Bolognese class was judged by Mr Lee Cox (Vanitonia) who awarded our youngsters the following:
13 month old Donocielo Ceasario - BEST OF BREED & BEST SPECIAL YEARLING
Donocielo Seraphina - 1st Place Open and RESERVE BEST OF BREED.
Later we entered Any Variety Rare Breeds and our Judge was Jean Lanning (Clausentum) who awared
13 month old Donocielo Cassia - RESERVE BEST RARE BREED and BEST SPECIAL YEARLING.
We had a wonderful sunny day at the 50th Anniversary Kingston Canine Society Open Show at the The South of England Showground, which was opened by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Lady Bennett. There were 1600 dogs entered with over 188 breeds represented.
The Bolognese class was judged by Mr Lee Cox (Vanitonia) who awarded our youngsters the following:
13 month old Donocielo Ceasario - BEST OF BREED & BEST SPECIAL YEARLING
Donocielo Seraphina - 1st Place Open and RESERVE BEST OF BREED.
Later we entered Any Variety Rare Breeds and our Judge was Jean Lanning (Clausentum) who awared
13 month old Donocielo Cassia - RESERVE BEST RARE BREED and BEST SPECIAL YEARLING.
East of England Championship Show 2016
Very proud of our homebred youngsters at the East of England Show judged by Mr Stuart Mallard.
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH
Donocielo Ceasario - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Cassia - Second Place Post Graduate Bitch
"Donocielo Ceasario, pleased for breed type, good head ratio, muzzle slighter shorter, defined stop, expressive dark round eye and excellent pigmentation, he is short coupled with well sprung ribcage, straight bone into oval feet, level back, decent tail set and carriage, sound effortless movement, coat of correct texture and flocks well presented, RBD
Donocielo Cassia, most appealing and ultra feminine, her head is balanced and conveys such a lovely expression, her moderate neck flows cleanly into decent forehand, she is well coupled and has a level topline, quality flocks and presentation.
Donocielo Seraphina, ultra feminine, compact and refined, clean head with good muzzle to skull proportion, defined stop and round attractive eye with excellent pigment to finish, pleasing forehand and limbs, shapely ribcage with short level back and tail carriage just right, correctly flocked white coat, pleasing to the touch and well presented, sound action, BB"
Very proud of our homebred youngsters at the East of England Show judged by Mr Stuart Mallard.
Donocielo Seraphina - BEST BITCH
Donocielo Ceasario - RESERVE BEST DOG
Donocielo Cassia - Second Place Post Graduate Bitch
"Donocielo Ceasario, pleased for breed type, good head ratio, muzzle slighter shorter, defined stop, expressive dark round eye and excellent pigmentation, he is short coupled with well sprung ribcage, straight bone into oval feet, level back, decent tail set and carriage, sound effortless movement, coat of correct texture and flocks well presented, RBD
Donocielo Cassia, most appealing and ultra feminine, her head is balanced and conveys such a lovely expression, her moderate neck flows cleanly into decent forehand, she is well coupled and has a level topline, quality flocks and presentation.
Donocielo Seraphina, ultra feminine, compact and refined, clean head with good muzzle to skull proportion, defined stop and round attractive eye with excellent pigment to finish, pleasing forehand and limbs, shapely ribcage with short level back and tail carriage just right, correctly flocked white coat, pleasing to the touch and well presented, sound action, BB"
Three Counties Championship Show 2016
12 month old Donocielo Cassia - 1st Place Junior Bitch & Reserve Best Bitch
Donocielo Seraphina - 1st Place Post Graduate Bitch
Donocielo Ceasario - 3rd Place Junior Dog
under Judge Daphne Watson who wrote:
"Donocielo Cassia only 12 month old well presented very sweet girl with more maturing to do but nicely balanced bitch of good proportions, correct skull shape, fabulous pigment including black nails, super coat albeit slightly soft in texture as she is still puppy, good angulation front and rear, moved well carrying her topline perfectly, lovely expression and temperament
Donocielo Seraphina 2 year old almost square in outline, well made firm body, moved soundly with drive carrying topline well, good pigment, tailset and dentition, coat had correct flocking, skull of good proportions, sweet temperament."
12 month old Donocielo Cassia - 1st Place Junior Bitch & Reserve Best Bitch
Donocielo Seraphina - 1st Place Post Graduate Bitch
Donocielo Ceasario - 3rd Place Junior Dog
under Judge Daphne Watson who wrote:
"Donocielo Cassia only 12 month old well presented very sweet girl with more maturing to do but nicely balanced bitch of good proportions, correct skull shape, fabulous pigment including black nails, super coat albeit slightly soft in texture as she is still puppy, good angulation front and rear, moved well carrying her topline perfectly, lovely expression and temperament
Donocielo Seraphina 2 year old almost square in outline, well made firm body, moved soundly with drive carrying topline well, good pigment, tailset and dentition, coat had correct flocking, skull of good proportions, sweet temperament."
National Dog Championship Show, Birmingham
6th May 2016
Ceasario was awarded BEST PUPPY DOG
Cassia was given 2nd Place Puppy Bitch
Seraphina came 3rd in Post Graduate Bitch
under Judge Mr Peter Jolley who wrote:
"Donocielo Ceasario. Very correct in outline, good mouth, dark eyes, looks very promising, moves well"
6th May 2016
Ceasario was awarded BEST PUPPY DOG
Cassia was given 2nd Place Puppy Bitch
Seraphina came 3rd in Post Graduate Bitch
under Judge Mr Peter Jolley who wrote:
"Donocielo Ceasario. Very correct in outline, good mouth, dark eyes, looks very promising, moves well"
South Eastern Counties Toy Dog Society Open Show 30th April 2016
Wow, what a day!
At only just 11 months old, Ceasrario took 1st Place Bolognese Post Graduate and then went on to win
BEST PUPPY IN BREED & BEST OF BREED
under judge Mrs R Parry. Thank you for thinking so highly of our little boy.
Ceasario also won 3rd Place AV Junior Stakes. Her critique reads:
"PG 1 Donocielo Ceasario, lovely young male, well balanced head, good pigmentation, nice neck & shoulders & good depth of chest, in lovely condition, moved soundly. BOB, BP;"
His sister Cassia won 1st Place Junior in Bolognese Class and 2nd in AV Puppy Stakes:
"J 1 Donocielo Cassia, well balanced puppy, nice head, dark eye, correct topline, showed well."
Wow, what a day!
At only just 11 months old, Ceasrario took 1st Place Bolognese Post Graduate and then went on to win
BEST PUPPY IN BREED & BEST OF BREED
under judge Mrs R Parry. Thank you for thinking so highly of our little boy.
Ceasario also won 3rd Place AV Junior Stakes. Her critique reads:
"PG 1 Donocielo Ceasario, lovely young male, well balanced head, good pigmentation, nice neck & shoulders & good depth of chest, in lovely condition, moved soundly. BOB, BP;"
His sister Cassia won 1st Place Junior in Bolognese Class and 2nd in AV Puppy Stakes:
"J 1 Donocielo Cassia, well balanced puppy, nice head, dark eye, correct topline, showed well."
UK Toy Dog Championship Show 26th March 2016
What a fabulous day for our young homebred Donocielo Show Team!
At the United Kingdom Toy Dog Society Championship Show:
Cassia - BEST PUPPY IN BREED
Ceasario - BEST PUPPY DOG
Seraphina - First Place Post Graduate Bitch and RESERVE BEST BITCH
under Breed Speciaist Judge Mrs Liz Stannard (Chair of the British Bolognese Club) who wrote these lovely comments:
"Donocielo Ceasario. This young kennel are producing a high standard of dogs with well balanced bodies, good ribs, tight elbows and level backs. This youngster had all of that combined with dark pigment throughout, a pleasing head, still needs to lengthen in leg to be balanced but still a puppy.
Donocielo Cassia. Very promising puppy with firm square body, good ribs, straight front with tight elbows and good shoulders. Balanced head with enough stop and black nose and good eye pigment. Level back, good tailset and very sound free mover. BP.
Donocielo Seraphina Another very typey girl from this kennel with solid firm body good front and correct balance height to length. Level back good tailset very sound mover. Good pigment throughout Res. BB"
Later the same day at the British Bolognese Club Show under Valerie Foss:
Cassia - BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Seraphina - First Place Post Graduate Bitch
Ceasario - 2nd Place Puppy Dog
"Donocielo Cassia. Just right for age. Good outline. Correct head and expression. True front with correct ribbing. Good stifles. Sound free mover. BPIS.
Donocielo Seraphina. Good outline with correct bone. Well sprung ribcage and level topline. Well muscled hindquarters. Correct coat"
What a fabulous day for our young homebred Donocielo Show Team!
At the United Kingdom Toy Dog Society Championship Show:
Cassia - BEST PUPPY IN BREED
Ceasario - BEST PUPPY DOG
Seraphina - First Place Post Graduate Bitch and RESERVE BEST BITCH
under Breed Speciaist Judge Mrs Liz Stannard (Chair of the British Bolognese Club) who wrote these lovely comments:
"Donocielo Ceasario. This young kennel are producing a high standard of dogs with well balanced bodies, good ribs, tight elbows and level backs. This youngster had all of that combined with dark pigment throughout, a pleasing head, still needs to lengthen in leg to be balanced but still a puppy.
Donocielo Cassia. Very promising puppy with firm square body, good ribs, straight front with tight elbows and good shoulders. Balanced head with enough stop and black nose and good eye pigment. Level back, good tailset and very sound free mover. BP.
Donocielo Seraphina Another very typey girl from this kennel with solid firm body good front and correct balance height to length. Level back good tailset very sound mover. Good pigment throughout Res. BB"
Later the same day at the British Bolognese Club Show under Valerie Foss:
Cassia - BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Seraphina - First Place Post Graduate Bitch
Ceasario - 2nd Place Puppy Dog
"Donocielo Cassia. Just right for age. Good outline. Correct head and expression. True front with correct ribbing. Good stifles. Sound free mover. BPIS.
Donocielo Seraphina. Good outline with correct bone. Well sprung ribcage and level topline. Well muscled hindquarters. Correct coat"
Crufts 2016
Our young Donocielo showteam did us all proud!
Ceasario - VHC Puppy Dog
Cassia - 2nd Place Puppy Bitch
Seraphina - 2nd Place Post Graduate Bitch
Our young Donocielo showteam did us all proud!
Ceasario - VHC Puppy Dog
Cassia - 2nd Place Puppy Bitch
Seraphina - 2nd Place Post Graduate Bitch
Folkestone, Hythe & District Canine Society Open Show 6th March 2016
Another fabulous outing today for our young 9 month old puppies.
Following on from Cassia's PG3 success last week, her brother Ceasario also won Best AVNSC Toy Puppy and Toy Puppy Group 3 under Mr Stephen R Goodwin. His critique read:
"AVNSC Toy P 1 Donocielo Ceasario (Bolognese). A lot to like about this young male, excellent square silhouette, correct coat, very nice head with dark expressive eyes, lovely black pigmentation, true to type moved very well and presented in sparkling condition, pushed hard by 2nd who later on looking up details were litter mates, both I am sure will have a great future and will change places many times. Best Puppy AVNSC Toy and Toy Puppy Group 3. 2 Donocielo Cassia (Bolognese)"
Great exposure for the Bolognese breed.
Another fabulous outing today for our young 9 month old puppies.
Following on from Cassia's PG3 success last week, her brother Ceasario also won Best AVNSC Toy Puppy and Toy Puppy Group 3 under Mr Stephen R Goodwin. His critique read:
"AVNSC Toy P 1 Donocielo Ceasario (Bolognese). A lot to like about this young male, excellent square silhouette, correct coat, very nice head with dark expressive eyes, lovely black pigmentation, true to type moved very well and presented in sparkling condition, pushed hard by 2nd who later on looking up details were litter mates, both I am sure will have a great future and will change places many times. Best Puppy AVNSC Toy and Toy Puppy Group 3. 2 Donocielo Cassia (Bolognese)"
Great exposure for the Bolognese breed.
Kent County Canine Association 28th February 2016
Wonderful day at KCCA for our homebred Bolognese team. So, So proud of them all!
9 month old Donocielo Cassia 1st Place AVNSC Toy Puppy
9 month old Donocielo Ceasario 1st Place AVNSC Toy Junior
Donocielo Seraphina 1st Place AVNSC Toy Post Graduate
Donocielo Cassia BEST PUPPY and RESERVE BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Ceasario 2nd Place Any Variety Puppy Dog Stakes
Donocielo Cassia 2nd Place Any Variety Puppy Bitch Stakes
Donocielo Cassia TOY PUPPY GROUP 3Many thanks to our Judges Nikki Hunter and Mr Ian J Sparham
Critiques read
"Donocielo Cassia Bolognese, very pretty 9 mths bitch. Sweet head, lovely pigment. Well balanced , good coat, moved soundly with style. BP & RBOB & PG3.
Donocielo Ceasario Bolognese 9 mth dog, litter brother to puppy winner. Built on larger lines & very masculine, nice head, good outline, a bit full of himself today but good sound mover.
Donocielo Seraphina Bolognese 22 mths bitch, very feminine, good for size. Lovely coat & pigment. Good front, nice square outline, steady mover. "
Nikki Hunter
Wonderful day at KCCA for our homebred Bolognese team. So, So proud of them all!
9 month old Donocielo Cassia 1st Place AVNSC Toy Puppy
9 month old Donocielo Ceasario 1st Place AVNSC Toy Junior
Donocielo Seraphina 1st Place AVNSC Toy Post Graduate
Donocielo Cassia BEST PUPPY and RESERVE BEST OF BREED
Donocielo Ceasario 2nd Place Any Variety Puppy Dog Stakes
Donocielo Cassia 2nd Place Any Variety Puppy Bitch Stakes
Donocielo Cassia TOY PUPPY GROUP 3Many thanks to our Judges Nikki Hunter and Mr Ian J Sparham
Critiques read
"Donocielo Cassia Bolognese, very pretty 9 mths bitch. Sweet head, lovely pigment. Well balanced , good coat, moved soundly with style. BP & RBOB & PG3.
Donocielo Ceasario Bolognese 9 mth dog, litter brother to puppy winner. Built on larger lines & very masculine, nice head, good outline, a bit full of himself today but good sound mover.
Donocielo Seraphina Bolognese 22 mths bitch, very feminine, good for size. Lovely coat & pigment. Good front, nice square outline, steady mover. "
Nikki Hunter
Horley Canine Association Open Show
21st February 2015
Cassia won Best AVNSC Toy Puppy
Ceasario was given 1st Place Junior AVNSC Toy
under Judge Lorraine Ratter who wrote:
"AVNSC TOY PUPPY 1ST & BNSC PUPPY DONOCIELO CASSIA (BOLOGNESE) BITCH MOST ATTRACTIVE YOUNGSTER EXCELLING IN TYPE SIZE AND OUTLINE CORRECT FLAT SKULL GOOD STOP DARK EYE SCISSOR BITE LEVEL BACK ARCHED LOIN COAT WELL PRESENTED SOUND MOVER'
AV TOY JUN 1ST DONOCIELO CEASARIO (BOLOGNESE) LITTER BROTHER TO THE WINNER OF PUPPY CLASS HE IS ALSO OF EXCELLENT BREED TYPE AND DEVELOPING WELL HE WAS NOT AS SETTLED AS HIS SISTER BUT MOVED SOUNDLY "
21st February 2015
Cassia won Best AVNSC Toy Puppy
Ceasario was given 1st Place Junior AVNSC Toy
under Judge Lorraine Ratter who wrote:
"AVNSC TOY PUPPY 1ST & BNSC PUPPY DONOCIELO CASSIA (BOLOGNESE) BITCH MOST ATTRACTIVE YOUNGSTER EXCELLING IN TYPE SIZE AND OUTLINE CORRECT FLAT SKULL GOOD STOP DARK EYE SCISSOR BITE LEVEL BACK ARCHED LOIN COAT WELL PRESENTED SOUND MOVER'
AV TOY JUN 1ST DONOCIELO CEASARIO (BOLOGNESE) LITTER BROTHER TO THE WINNER OF PUPPY CLASS HE IS ALSO OF EXCELLENT BREED TYPE AND DEVELOPING WELL HE WAS NOT AS SETTLED AS HIS SISTER BUT MOVED SOUNDLY "
15th January 2016
7 month old Ceasario wins Best Puppy & Reserve Best Dog at Manchester Championship Show under Judge Val Blore who wrote:
"Donocielo Ceasario, beautifully balanced puppy, good width of muzzle, broad flat skull, excellent pigmentation, straight front, strong pasterns, promising coat, well angulated hindquarters, moved soundly covering ground with ease driving from low hocks. BP & RBD"
7 month old Ceasario wins Best Puppy & Reserve Best Dog at Manchester Championship Show under Judge Val Blore who wrote:
"Donocielo Ceasario, beautifully balanced puppy, good width of muzzle, broad flat skull, excellent pigmentation, straight front, strong pasterns, promising coat, well angulated hindquarters, moved soundly covering ground with ease driving from low hocks. BP & RBD"
Cassia was awarded Second Place Puppy Bitch.
Judge Val Blore wrote:
"Donocielo Cassia, very pretty head, excellent pigment, deep rib, well angulated hindquarters, moved soundly & happily"
Judge Val Blore wrote:
"Donocielo Cassia, very pretty head, excellent pigment, deep rib, well angulated hindquarters, moved soundly & happily"
Seraphina won Post Graduate Bitch.
Her critique read as follows:
"Donocielo Seraphina, pretty well balanced head, strong pigmentation, straight front, well angulated hindquarters, moved soundly"
Her critique read as follows:
"Donocielo Seraphina, pretty well balanced head, strong pigmentation, straight front, well angulated hindquarters, moved soundly"
10th January 2016
7 month old Ceasario wins Puppy Dog at Boston Championship Show under Judge Des Jenkins who wrote:
"Donocielo Ceasario. 7 months old. Smart young man, very promising. Pleasing head with good proportions, nicely placed ears, round dark eyes, black nose and good dentition. Sound quarters fore and aft. Firm body with well set tail. Good legs and feet. Coat coming along nicely. Moving well."
7 month old Ceasario wins Puppy Dog at Boston Championship Show under Judge Des Jenkins who wrote:
"Donocielo Ceasario. 7 months old. Smart young man, very promising. Pleasing head with good proportions, nicely placed ears, round dark eyes, black nose and good dentition. Sound quarters fore and aft. Firm body with well set tail. Good legs and feet. Coat coming along nicely. Moving well."
Our beautiful Seraphina won Post Graduate Bitch and her critique reads:
"Donocielo Seraphina. Sound bitch with feminine head, well set ears, dark round eye, black nose and good dentition. Medium length neck. Good quarters front and rear. Firm body with correct brisket and ribs. Well set tail, oval feet and black pads. Coat and movement good"
12th December 2015
6 month old Cassia won Minor Puppy Bitch & Puppy Bitch at LKA Championship Show and qualifying for Crufts.
Breed Specialist Judge Kathy Begg wrote:
"Donoceilo Cassia, lovely type. Square & looked good on the move from all angles. Well handled & also beautifully presented. Pigment good & correct tailset. Looked like she was enjoying her 5 minutes of fame."
6 month old Cassia won Minor Puppy Bitch & Puppy Bitch at LKA Championship Show and qualifying for Crufts.
Breed Specialist Judge Kathy Begg wrote:
"Donoceilo Cassia, lovely type. Square & looked good on the move from all angles. Well handled & also beautifully presented. Pigment good & correct tailset. Looked like she was enjoying her 5 minutes of fame."
6 month old boy Ceasario won Puppy Dog and also qualified for Crufts.
Kathy Begg wrote:
"Donoceilo Ceasario, another lovely little boy. Pigment good. Excellent tailset & very compact. Had no issues strutting around the ring. Just not as much coat furnishing as 1, but could easily be a top contender in the breed once he matures a little."
Seraphina won Post Graduate Bitch & Reserve Best Bitch
Kathy Begg Wrote:
"Donoceilo Seraphina, lovely type. Presented beautifully. Excellent head & expression. Great pigment & coat of correct length & texture. Moved well with confidence. RBB"
6th December 2015
We had a Wonderful day at Woolwich & Bexley DCA Open Show.
At his first show our little 6 month old boy Ceasario won Best Puppy AVNSC Toy, Reserve Best AVNSC Toy and Puppy Group 4 winner under Judge Laurie Hunt who wrote:
"Donocielo Ceasario, Bolognese, lovely temperament & friendly, balanced head, eyes good colour & large, full bit, ears set high & of good length, clean neckline into good front with shoulders placed well, legs straight with elbows close, body good for age with pleasing depth of chest, carried level back, hindquarters coming on well with hocks parallel, feet oval with pads black, tail set & carried well, moved parallel fore & aft, quality. BP, RBOB"
The 2016 Donocielo Show Team
Ceasario, Seraphina and Cassia
11th September 2015
Seraphina was awarded 1st Place Junior Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch under Judge Mr Rafal First (Poland) at Richmond Championship Show.
This was Seraphina's last show as a junior having won all 6 Championship Shows in junior class that she entered during 2015. What an achievement for our lovely little home bred girl!
Seraphina was awarded 1st Place Junior Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch under Judge Mr Rafal First (Poland) at Richmond Championship Show.
This was Seraphina's last show as a junior having won all 6 Championship Shows in junior class that she entered during 2015. What an achievement for our lovely little home bred girl!
Holiday in the Isle of Wight August 2015
The whole gang on holiday in the Isle of Wight August 2015
The whole gang on holiday in the Isle of Wight August 2015
9th August 2015
Seraphina was awarded Best Bitch in Breed at Bournemouth Championship Show under Judge Mr Peter Young who wrote in his critique:
"Donocielo Seraphina, typy & quality, smart youngster, very appealing for overall balance of both head & body. Feminine but still well made body, stands well in front, free mover. Happy to make her BB"
Seraphina was awarded Best Bitch in Breed at Bournemouth Championship Show under Judge Mr Peter Young who wrote in his critique:
"Donocielo Seraphina, typy & quality, smart youngster, very appealing for overall balance of both head & body. Feminine but still well made body, stands well in front, free mover. Happy to make her BB"
19th July 2015
Fabulous sunny but windy day in Sussex. Over 1000 dogs entered for the Kingston Canine Open Show at Ardingly.
15 month old Seraphina represented Bolognese in Any Variety Rare Breeds and was awarded Best in Rare Breeds in a very strong class under Judge Mrs G J Lilley:
"Donocielo Seraphina, super Bolognese bitch, so well balanced with typically square outline, in very good coat & condition. Lovely for size, type, make & shape with good body & layback of shoulder. Well shaped head with a charming expression in her dark sparkling eyes. Excellent pigment. A happy showgirl, who moved beautifully. BRB"
We also put Gianna in Toy AVNSC after a 12 month break from showing. She was awarded BOB and made the final cut in the Toy Group under Judge Laurie Hunt who wrote:
"Moorhey Gianna of Donocielo. Best of breed. Classic head with ears held well with dark eyes, full bite with balanced jaw, ears placed high and carried well, good front assembly with elbows close, ribs well sprung with level back, with slight arch to loins, hindquarters well muscles with hocks parallel, tail well feathered and carried well, good jacket, moved very well"
Fabulous sunny but windy day in Sussex. Over 1000 dogs entered for the Kingston Canine Open Show at Ardingly.
15 month old Seraphina represented Bolognese in Any Variety Rare Breeds and was awarded Best in Rare Breeds in a very strong class under Judge Mrs G J Lilley:
"Donocielo Seraphina, super Bolognese bitch, so well balanced with typically square outline, in very good coat & condition. Lovely for size, type, make & shape with good body & layback of shoulder. Well shaped head with a charming expression in her dark sparkling eyes. Excellent pigment. A happy showgirl, who moved beautifully. BRB"
We also put Gianna in Toy AVNSC after a 12 month break from showing. She was awarded BOB and made the final cut in the Toy Group under Judge Laurie Hunt who wrote:
"Moorhey Gianna of Donocielo. Best of breed. Classic head with ears held well with dark eyes, full bite with balanced jaw, ears placed high and carried well, good front assembly with elbows close, ribs well sprung with level back, with slight arch to loins, hindquarters well muscles with hocks parallel, tail well feathered and carried well, good jacket, moved very well"
5th July 2015
15 month old Seraphina wins Junior Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch at the Windsor Championship Show under Judge Cindy McCarthy who wrote:
"Donocielo Seraphina, lots to like. Nice square proportions giving good outline. Very good coat with excellent flocking. Excellent head & pigment. Lovely feminine expression & cheeky temperament. Very sound on the move when she finally concentrated. Would like more of her overall but think that will come with maturity. RBB"
15 month old Seraphina wins Junior Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch at the Windsor Championship Show under Judge Cindy McCarthy who wrote:
"Donocielo Seraphina, lots to like. Nice square proportions giving good outline. Very good coat with excellent flocking. Excellent head & pigment. Lovely feminine expression & cheeky temperament. Very sound on the move when she finally concentrated. Would like more of her overall but think that will come with maturity. RBB"
6th June 2015
Fourteen month old Seraphina wins Junior Bitch and goes on to win Reserve Best Bitch at the Three Counties Championship Show under Judge Mr S R Goodwin who wrote:
"Donocielo Seraphina, ultra feminine, good head proportions, with dark eyes giving a lovely expression, correct length of leg to give a compact square shaped body, straight front, good spring of rib, well angulated, producing a free effortless gait, with flocked coat & presented & in lovely condition. RBB"
Fourteen month old Seraphina wins Junior Bitch and goes on to win Reserve Best Bitch at the Three Counties Championship Show under Judge Mr S R Goodwin who wrote:
"Donocielo Seraphina, ultra feminine, good head proportions, with dark eyes giving a lovely expression, correct length of leg to give a compact square shaped body, straight front, good spring of rib, well angulated, producing a free effortless gait, with flocked coat & presented & in lovely condition. RBB"
30th May 2015
14 month old Seraphina wins Junior AVNSC Bitch at the Southern Counties Championship Show under Judge Mr Harri Lehkonen who wrote:
"Donocielo Seraphina. Bolognese. Correct size and type. Feminine head, good pigmentation. Good short body. Correct texture of coat. Carries herself well in movement."
14 month old Seraphina wins Junior AVNSC Bitch at the Southern Counties Championship Show under Judge Mr Harri Lehkonen who wrote:
"Donocielo Seraphina. Bolognese. Correct size and type. Feminine head, good pigmentation. Good short body. Correct texture of coat. Carries herself well in movement."
2nd May 2015
13 month old Seraphina wins her first Best in Breed at the South Eastern Counties Toy Dog Society Show under Judge Mr L Hunt who wrote in his critique:
"Donocielo Seraphina, lovely outgoing friendly temperament, balanced head, full bite, eyes dark & placed well, ears set high & carried well, shoulders well laid with legs straight & elbows close, with pleasing neckline, body developing well for age with correct topline, square balanced outline, pleasing rear with hock straight, good bone & feet, tail placed & carried well, moved with reach & drive, with pleasing open side gait, correct coat. BOB"
13 month old Seraphina wins her first Best in Breed at the South Eastern Counties Toy Dog Society Show under Judge Mr L Hunt who wrote in his critique:
"Donocielo Seraphina, lovely outgoing friendly temperament, balanced head, full bite, eyes dark & placed well, ears set high & carried well, shoulders well laid with legs straight & elbows close, with pleasing neckline, body developing well for age with correct topline, square balanced outline, pleasing rear with hock straight, good bone & feet, tail placed & carried well, moved with reach & drive, with pleasing open side gait, correct coat. BOB"
6th April 2015
12 month old Seraphina wins Junior Dog/Bitch at WELKS Championship Show and is awarded Reserve Best Bitch under Judge Dr A S Schemel
12 month old Seraphina wins Junior Dog/Bitch at WELKS Championship Show and is awarded Reserve Best Bitch under Judge Dr A S Schemel
Valentina, Seraphina & Alessandro
Crufts 2015
A successful day for Donocielo!
Donocielo Alessandro (Alfie) - Best Puppy
Donocielo Seraphina - Second in Puppy Bitch
Donocielo Valentina (Bear) - Third in Junior Bitch
These 3 puppies are all from Mia's first litter.
A successful day for Donocielo!
Donocielo Alessandro (Alfie) - Best Puppy
Donocielo Seraphina - Second in Puppy Bitch
Donocielo Valentina (Bear) - Third in Junior Bitch
These 3 puppies are all from Mia's first litter.
Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association 8th February 2015
So proud again of 10 month old Seraphina who won Best AVNSC Toy Puppy and Toy Puppy Group 4 today in Portsmouth. Many thanks to Judge Mrs Sue Stanbury for thinking so highly of our little girl:
"Donocielo Seraphina. I liked this cracking, 10 months Bolognese bitch a lot. Good head and mouth. Dark eye and superb pigment. Well coated for age. Showed well and moved soundly."
So proud again of 10 month old Seraphina who won Best AVNSC Toy Puppy and Toy Puppy Group 4 today in Portsmouth. Many thanks to Judge Mrs Sue Stanbury for thinking so highly of our little girl:
"Donocielo Seraphina. I liked this cracking, 10 months Bolognese bitch a lot. Good head and mouth. Dark eye and superb pigment. Well coated for age. Showed well and moved soundly."
Seraphina
British Bolognese Club Show & Manchester Championship Show January 2015
Seraphina wins Best Puppy Bitch at both shows at 9 months old.
Critque at the British Bolognese Club Show read:
"Donocielo Seraphina, loved the expression! Ultra feminine with a lovely outline & super coat texture. Liked the front assembly. Square & secure on the stand, level topline. Good tail setting. Moved very proudly. Promising. RBPIS"
- Judge Tony Alcock MBE
Mia was awarded 1st Place Novice Bitch
Seraphina wins Best Puppy Bitch at both shows at 9 months old.
Critque at the British Bolognese Club Show read:
"Donocielo Seraphina, loved the expression! Ultra feminine with a lovely outline & super coat texture. Liked the front assembly. Square & secure on the stand, level topline. Good tail setting. Moved very proudly. Promising. RBPIS"
- Judge Tony Alcock MBE
Mia was awarded 1st Place Novice Bitch
Some of the Bolognese Exhibitors
Seraphina
LKA Championship Show December 2014
Seraphina wins Best Puppy Bitch and Reserve Best Puppy at 8 months old under Breed Judge Julie Sparrow who said:
"Donocielo Seraphina A youngster who needs time but for me today she gave a better performance all round, she has a very pretty head and nice eye, when she got into her stride she commanded attention just needs to settle and I am sure this will come as she gets more experience."
It was lovely to see such a large entry of 36 Bolognese at this champ show.
Seraphina wins Best Puppy Bitch and Reserve Best Puppy at 8 months old under Breed Judge Julie Sparrow who said:
"Donocielo Seraphina A youngster who needs time but for me today she gave a better performance all round, she has a very pretty head and nice eye, when she got into her stride she commanded attention just needs to settle and I am sure this will come as she gets more experience."
It was lovely to see such a large entry of 36 Bolognese at this champ show.
Pictured here are Donocielo puppies Alessandro (Alfie), Seraphina and Valentina (Bear) who confirmed their qualification for Crufts 2015 by gaining such good results at the LKA
Seraphina
29th November 2014
Seraphina won Best AVNSC Toy Puppy at Reading & District Kennel Association Show and gained her second Toy Puppy Group 2 under Breed Specialist Judge Nick Gourlay. A great result for a seven month old!
Seraphina won Best AVNSC Toy Puppy at Reading & District Kennel Association Show and gained her second Toy Puppy Group 2 under Breed Specialist Judge Nick Gourlay. A great result for a seven month old!
Crufts Qualification
All three of our girls, Mia, Gianna and Seraphina are now qualified for Crufts 2014.
All three of our girls, Mia, Gianna and Seraphina are now qualified for Crufts 2014.
Alfie, Seraphina
and Valentina
26th October 2013
Donocielo Serafina and Alessandro (Alfie) qualified for Crufts at Midland Counties Championship Show.
Alfie's proud mum Joy baked a special cake to celebrate his success.
Donocielo Serafina and Alessandro (Alfie) qualified for Crufts at Midland Counties Championship Show.
Alfie's proud mum Joy baked a special cake to celebrate his success.
5th October 2014
So proud of of our little girl Seraphina. Today she was awarded Toy Puppy Group 2 at the Eastbourne & District Open Show. She is only 6 months and 2 days old and this was the first time she had been in the show ring. Thank you to our judge Carol Greenway who thought so highly of our little girl.
Seraphina's critique read:
"Donocielo Seraphina. Just six months old Bolognese girl, cannot believe how confident she was for one so young and her first show. Nicely balanced, square outline and all white coat, with no shading whatsoever. Short muzzle, good stop, excellent pigmentation in those round intelligent eyes, and to nose lips and nails. Ears will settle when teething is completed, but set high, so bodes well. Good spring of rib, elbows close to chest, good topline. Limbs for and aft sound. Decent angle to stifles at rear. Good tail set. Moved so well for her handler. Delighted to award BP and PG2".
So proud of of our little girl Seraphina. Today she was awarded Toy Puppy Group 2 at the Eastbourne & District Open Show. She is only 6 months and 2 days old and this was the first time she had been in the show ring. Thank you to our judge Carol Greenway who thought so highly of our little girl.
Seraphina's critique read:
"Donocielo Seraphina. Just six months old Bolognese girl, cannot believe how confident she was for one so young and her first show. Nicely balanced, square outline and all white coat, with no shading whatsoever. Short muzzle, good stop, excellent pigmentation in those round intelligent eyes, and to nose lips and nails. Ears will settle when teething is completed, but set high, so bodes well. Good spring of rib, elbows close to chest, good topline. Limbs for and aft sound. Decent angle to stifles at rear. Good tail set. Moved so well for her handler. Delighted to award BP and PG2".
8th March 2014
Gianna joined other Bolognese exhibitors at Crufts 2014
Gianna joined other Bolognese exhibitors at Crufts 2014