Magnus was not a planned acquisition, but everytime I visited the litter (it had been sired by my Raine), the little boy with the Lime Green wool (Raider, named after the Canberra Raiders Rugby League Team) caught my eye. At 8 weeks old when the litter was evaluated, he was the standout puppy in my eyes. I just couldnt get this puppy out of my head. At 10 weeks old, when every other puppy in the litter was sold except Raider, I offered him a home. He came to live with me at 12 weeks old, and is owned in partnership with Philippa Hurst of Yarrowfell Dalmatians.

At his second show, at only 3 months and 1 day old, Magnus won Best Baby Puppy in Show from 13 Baby puppies at the Dalmatian Club of NSW Inc Championship show!

At 6 months old, Magnus became ill, and was dianogsed with Parvo Virus. He was one of the very unlucky few that contract this virus dispite the fact that his vaccinations were up to date. After 4 days in intensive care at my vets, he came home very thin, weak but alive. It took several months for him to get back the physical condition and to make up the growing he lost to the virus, but is now back in the ring, and winning again.

He is a Best in Group (Group 1), Runner Up Best in Group (Group 2) and multi Class in Group winner. He was unbeaten in his class (All Breeds) until he reached 15 months old. He gained his Australian Championship title with a lovely Best in Group win at The Rock Show Society Show.

Magnus is currently in training for his Obedience and Agility titles. He has already obtained his Community Companion Dog title. He will also compete for his Endurance Test title in 2007.