23 February 2025 Papillon Breed Notes
Crufts is just one week away and the excitement for everyone is mounting to fever pitch. For Papillons our judge will be well respected breed specialist Sean Carroll (Denemore) who will be travelling from Southern Ireland. There is an entry of 88 dogs- 98 entries, 75 bitches – 80 entries. A total of 163 dogs present with an overall entry of 178. Toy day is Friday, 7th March. Judging starts at 9am, Hall 5 in ring 29.
The Papillon Butterfly Dog Club AGM Notice.
The AGM will take place on 12th April 2025 and will commence at 11am.
The venue is Hartshill Community Centre, Church Road, Nuneaton CV10 0LY
(The club is going to try and run a hybrid meeting electronic or in person but will need to know who will be attending and by what means so prevision can be made – we are hoping the internet in the hall will cope and our first time)
Items for the agenda and nomination for Committee and Officers must be received in writing before 12th March 2025. All nominations must be duly proposed and seconded by a fully paid up member of the club and should be sent to Mrs C Headley Secretary.
The Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club of Scotland would like to inform everyone.
As very few exhibitors take home Trophies that they may have won at shows the Club intends to retire several of the Trophies that it holds. It is the intention to retain major Trophies. For example the BIS, RBIS, BPIS etc. The club would ask that anyone who has either donated trophies or a relative who may have donated and would wish that they have the trophy returned to them please get in touch with the Club Secretary Mrs Elaine Davidson before the end of July 2025.
Elaine Davidson has kindly sent me the results from The South of England Papillon Club Championship Show. Unfortunately when I gave you the results from South Wales Championship Show in the last breed notes I was unable to give you these as they were available. The clubs had jointly held their shows in the same venue. A first time challenge certificate judging appointment for the judge who wishes to thank everyone for giving her such a lovely day.
The results I have been given are as follows. DCC/BIS Mary Whitehill’s Amicae Top Of The Class. BCC/ RBIS Ryan, Roosens and Goessen’s Ch Multi Ch Uppercut Daydream Believers with Feorlig imp bel JW ww24. RDCC Kara Mason’s Finity Run the Gauntlet, RBCC Sue Morrell’s Ch Athene Vom Schwabenhoff For Temelora. Imp Deu(Alamiks)Best Puppy Dog Jayne Thompson’s Inixia Glamour Boy At Jhanakia. Best Puppy Bitch Sue Stanbury’s Inixia Something Special and Best Veteran Ann Griffith’s Manawyddan Victor Hugo.
Well done everyone at both shows.
A few Open Shows to report on, the first being Birmingham and District Toy Dog Society Open Show. Judge Alan Carter (Alamiks) He found his BOB to be Jo Davidson’s Ch/Multi Ch/Rom Gr Ch Sky Butterfly Elven Cron Prince Spinillons ShCEx SK Winner 23 (Imp Rus), RBOB Susie Orchard’s Panspayon Natasha JW and BPIB Sue Stanbury’s Inixia Something Special.
South Wales Papillon Club held their Open Show at the same venue in conjunction with Birmingham Toy.
The judge was Mr P Young (Lotsmoor). The results were as follows:
BD/BIS Dee Olof’s Ch Tarnock Wiggle Giggle, RBIS/BOS/BB Susie Orchard’s Panspayon Pennyroyale JW,
BPIS/BPD Sue Stranbury’s Inixia Glamorous Guy, RBPIS/ BPB Jo Davidson-Poston’s Spinillons Rebel Alliance
BVIS Jo Davidson-Poston’s Int/Nl/Ir Ch Spinillons Classic Caress JW ShCM CW14 Ir Jr Ch PPVN15,
Best Phalene in Show Su Morrell’s Aurora Vom Schwabenhof for Temelora (Imp Deu)
Best Baby Puppy in Show Melanie Mann & Mrs C D Anderson’s Melangel Rosies Dream
Best Fringes in Show Sandra Austin and Jane Thompson’s Ablazzor Ebony and Ivory at Jhanakia.
Res. Best Dog Jo Davidson-Poston Ch/Multi Ch/Rom Gr Ch Sky Butterfly Elven Cron Prince Spinillons ShCEx SK Winner 23 (Imp Rus)
Res. Best Puppy Dog Caroline Lee-Slater’s Graycaz Where I Go Hugo’s
Best Veteran Dog Gill Geary) Taliesyn Black Walnut
Res. Best Bitch Jo Davidson-Poston’s Int/Nl/Ir Ch Spinillons Classic Caress JW ShCM CW14 Ir Jr Ch
Boston Premier Open Show. Judge breed specialist Dee Olof. (Tarnock)
BOB Jane Thompson, Sandra Austin and Sue Stanbury’s Elendil San Miguel and Best Puppy Mrs A Hector’s Springtome Sensation At Taisett.
Luton Canine Society Open Show the Papillon judge was Gwen Rees (Parcauwen).
BOB Jane Thompson, Sandra Austin and Sue Stanbury’s Elendil San Miguel, RBOB Mrs J Nash’s Ookiimimi Quicksilver and Best Puppy Jane Thompson, Sandra Austin and Sue Stanbury’s Inixia Glamour Boy at Jhanakia .
Well done everyone for keeping the Papillon flag flying high
Important reading in from the Kennel Club for all you aspiring judges.
KENNEL CLUB LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE JUDGES EDUCATION PROGRAMME BREED SHOWS ONLINE PLATFORM
The Kennel Club has announced the launch of its comprehensive online platform – the Judges Education Programme (JEP) Breed Shows.
The Judges Education Programme Breed Shows online platform will allow judges to easily upload their information, access essential educational resources, and stay current with the latest requirements and developments in breed judging. With this new system, breed clubs will no longer need to maintain their own A1/2/3, B and C judging lists. Instead, all individual judges will upload their information and experience on the JEP Breed Shows platform.
Developed and enhanced over several years, the Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows) supports the education, approval and listing of every breed show judge. It caters to everyone from aspiring judges who have yet to step into the ring, to open show judges, those awarding Challenge Certificates and judges of championship show groups and Best in Show. It will also benefit show secretaries searching for judges, as all judges from levels 1-6 will be listed in one place on the Find A Judge section.
At the end of last year, more than 500 judges, exhibitors, clubs and other enthusiasts attended online webinars that showed the benefits and provided a walk-through of the new online platform for all levels of judges addressing any concerns and answering questions. For those judges who could not attend, The Kennel Club team will be at Manchester Championship Dog Show at Stafford County Showground from 16-19 January 2025 offering demonstrations and guidance.
Helen Kerfoot, Chief Canine Health, Events and Activities Officer said: “We are pleased to finally announce that the JEP Breed Shows online platform is now available for all judges. This platform is an exciting step in a new direction, designed to streamline your experience by allowing you to easily upload your information and access all necessary resources to support your judging journey. With everything in one place, staying informed and up-to-date has never been easier for both judges and show secretaries looking for judges.
“We’d like to thank all judges, Breed Education Co-ordinators and enthusiasts who attended the webinars on the new JEP Breed Shows online platform. We appreciate that we are entering a new chapter of the UK dog judging system and it may take some time for judges, clubs and aspiring judges to upload their information and adjust to the new system. It’s a good time to get involved with many spending more time inside due to the dark nights and winter weather. Going forward, we hope judges embrace these changes and look forward to working with judges of all experience in one place.”
Accessible through a Kennel Club account, the JEP Breed Shows platform can be reached via www.thekennelclub.org.uk/JEP , selecting ‘Judges Education Platform’ from the column on the left of your dashboard once logged in.
Ahead of the launch, all the data that could be matched has been imported. However, as some records date back to 1999 and certain judges may not yet have an account with The Kennel Club, this might mean that some judges are initially unable to locate their information of the following; Requirements of a Dog Show Judge, Conformation and Movement and Points of a Dog. To ensure we can support our customers effectively, The Kennel Club is asking that if you notice any missing seminars, please complete the online form with the date of the seminar, instructor and which one it was. A member of the team will be on hand to assist you and let you know once resolved.
Enjoy your Crufts everyone. Good luck, fingers crossed for you all.
IRENE ROBB
[Huge apologies for delay in publishing these, webmaster]
