Belfast Championship Show the next port of call for exhibitors who were brave enough for the crossing, which I am led to believe was choppy and exhilarating!
Unfortunately not much news has come through other than the results. It was a first time Papillon judging appointment with tickets for Mr Tim Ball and he found his principal winners to be as follows; DCC/BOB/TGP2 Sean Carroll & James Newman’s IR/GB/CZE/CH Hundebuden’s Juno Pondabudens also taking the RBCC with CH/IR CH Denemore Gabiscandy Floss at Tricianbri The TGP was judges by Mr Bill Browne-Cole. RDCC Jo Davidson-Poston’s CH/IR CH Spinillons Rebel Rowser JW SHcm who also took the BCC with NL CH Spinillons Classic Caress JW SHcm. BP Sue Deamer Bankshill Crème Cracker.
Michelle Buss had a fantastic time at Ashford & Faversham Open Show where both her Papillon pups won their classes with Flutura’s Something Special at the age of seven months taking BOB/BP under Helen Long. He then went on to take TGP1 and TPGP1 under Alma Abrahams. What a good day, many congratulations.
At Wirral KA Lynn George-Evans had a good day with Jorgealin Moon Magic taking TGP3. Breed specialist Alexandra Forth judged both the breed and the TGP.
Sue Stanbury at Okehampton DCS under Leanne Lindsay (Anjuli) took BOB/BP with Inixia Devonshire Maid and then under Dr Tony Alcock MBE ( Sleepyhollow) took TPG1 and BPIS. Angullyon Trading Secret with Inixia took TPGP3.
Here for your diary are some of the judges for 2017. 5.1.17 Boston & District. Mrs Jenny Miller, 19.1.17 Manchester. Dr A Paloheimo (Finland), 9.3.17. Crufts. Mrs Cathy Urquhart, 25.3.17. U K Toydog. Mr Carl Sparrow, 15.4.17. Papillon (Butterfly) Dog Club Mr Rob Sansom (Bitches), Sue Stanbury (dogs) Glenn Robb (Referee), WELKS Mr Albert Wight, 4.5.17. B’ham National. Mr S R Goodwin, 19.5.17. SKC. Mr D Browne, 20.5.17. Pap Club of Scotland. Mrs Teresa Collins, 26.5.17. Bath. Mr Robert Dunlop, 8.6.17. Three Counties. Mr M G Cocozza, 17.6.17. Border Union. Mrs Carol Lees, 23.6.17. Blackpool. Mr Andrew Brace, 29.6.17. Windsor. Mrs Jenny Scovell, 7.7.17. East of England. Miss Vanessa Cox, 5.8.17. Paignton. Mr T M Evans, 6.8.17. South Of Eng. Papillon Club. Miss Hazel Barr, 18.8.17. Welsh Kennel Club. Mrs Irene Robb, 26.8.17. SKC. Miss L Tarabad, 1.9.17. City Of B’ham. Mr Glenn Robb, 15.9.17. Darlington. Mr Ian Sidgwick, 6.10.17 South Wales Mr Jim Ness, 7.10.17. South Wales Papillon Club. Mrs Pat Munn, 26.10.17. Midland Counties. Mr Roger Chaston and lastly, 9.12.17 LKA. Mrs Pauline Sidgwick.
Hope that helps fill some of the spaces, as soon as I know more will include in the breed notes.
IRENE ROBB