Schweppes only lived with me for a short period of time (18 months) but she meant more to me than anything I can explain.  She was the one who introduced me to this wonderful breed and to the world of dog showing.  I owe Schweppes more than I can even imagine.  

Schweppes was a show dog earlier on in her life but didnt become a Champion for various reasons.  She lived her life with the Hurst's until I met her, fell in love with her and insisted that I wanted her, not a puppy!  I did put in an order for a puppy from the Hurst's (Yarrowfell Dalmatians) later on, but she was the only one who would do at the time.  Little did I know, but Philippa Hurst (the youngest daughter of Neil & Jane Hurst, who also happened to be a good friend) decided that since Schweppes could be shown in Veterans, that she WOULD be shown (whether I liked it or not!).  Luckily, I did decide that it was OK.