27 June 2025 Papillon Breed Notes

The National Dog Show is always a show that everyone immensely looks forward to in the show calendar. This year was the societies166^th anniversary. With a bag of fairy dust sprinkled the Stafford County Showground is magically transformed with green carpets covering all the ring areas in the main hall. The committee put a huge amount of time and effort into transforming the showground into such a memorable show, certainly one that stands out proud on its own merits. Huge congratulations to the shows secretary Nick Gourley and all the dedicated committee, you all did one amazing job.
For this show the group judges were. Toy Group Judge: Mr Ashley Reid (Australia)
Puppy Toy Group Judge: Mrs Diane Stewart-Ritchie
Veteran Toy Group Judge: Mr Mark James
Spec.Beginner Toy Group Judge: Mr Lee Cox
Papillons were judged in the main hall by breed specialist Aiden Foynes (Lafay)who was at the helm for the day. Everything ran smoothly with the help of some proficient stewarding and the judging was over in good time for the Group judging.
The principal winners were as follows: BCC/BOB/TGP4 Kirsty Ryan, Kathleen Roosens andJens Goessens’s Multi Ch/Ch Uppercut Daydream Believers With Feorlig, BPIB Dee Olaf’s Tarnock Love In Paris, BVIB Mandy Keown’s Jorgealin Midnight Magic For Kingshaven, Best Special Beginners In Breed Jayne Matthews’s Baillion Be Unique.
DCC Kara Mason’s Finity Run The Gauntlet JW, RDCC Carol Lee’s Black Onyx JW and RBCC Irene and Glenn Robb’s Ch Gleniren Miracle Starmaker.
Congratulations to Helen Marsden and Kara Mason making their boy up to a Champion. A special moment for them as this is Helen and Kara’s first Champion for their kennel Finity and also a home bred one too. You will both always remember this special day, the first challenge certificate is always a treasured memory. I am so delighted for you both.

We go next on to double shows travelling up to Bonnie Scotland. The Scottish Kennel Club is held at The Royal Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh. A busy time for the exhibitors and committee, or a better word maybe is exhausting! But everyone gets through and comes out the other end.
There is usually a good selection of trade stands in the lower hall for everyone to browse.
For this show well respected all rounder Miss Dianna Spavin had the task of judging Papillons for the SKC General Championship show. She found her principal winners to be; BCC/BOB/TGP2 Ryan, Roosens and Geossens’s Ch/Multi Ch Uppercut Daydream Believers with Feorlig (Imp Bel) JW Ww’24. Toy specialist Miss Leila Tarabad was judging the Toy Group. BPIB Dee Olof’s Tarnock Love in Paris, BVIB Hazel Malcolm’s Ch Feorlig It Must’ve Been Love. DCC Dee Olof’s Ch Tarnock Wiggle Giggle JW, RDCC Mary Whitehill’s Northlyte Buffalo Bill and RBCC Irene and Glenn Robb’s Ch Gleniren Miracle Starmaker.

The second show was the SKC All Breed Championship Show. For this show it was toy specialist Mrs Vanessa Williams-Wegmann judging. Everything appeared to move along smoothly with the help of the experienced stewards. The principal winners were as follows; BCC/BOB/TGP1 Ryan, Roosens, Geossen’s Ch/Multi Ch Uppercut Daydream Believers with Feorlig (Imp Bel) JW Ww’24. Well respected All Rounder Mr Frank Kane judged the Toy Group. BPIB Dee Olof’s Tarnock Love in Paris, BVIB Hazel Malcolm’s Ch Feorlig It Must’ve Been Love, Best Special Beginners and BSBTGP2 Julie Kerrison’s Lastayla Caramel Shortcake. John Ritchie was the SB Group judge. A exciting day for you Julie congratu;ations. DCC Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ir/Sp Ch Tres Cherie Hot As Hell, RDCC Dee Olof’s Ch Tarnock Wiggle Giggle JW and RBCC Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ir Ch Candygolds Queenie for Denemore
Irene and Glenn Robb’s Ch Gleniren Miracle Starmaker won the days heat for the Eukanuba Champion Stakes and then returned on the last day winning the final for the overall show and qualifying for the Eaukanuba final to be held in Febuary 2026. The judge was well respected all rounder Mr Richard Bott.

After all that activity I think you deserve time to rest and recoup in readiness for the The Papillon Butterfly Dog Club of Scotlands Championship the next day at Lanark. This dog showing lark can be intense and brutal at times!
Until the next breed notes take care of yourselves and the four paws.

IRENE ROBB