Boston Championship Show 2024
04 July 2024
Papillon Judge: Kirsty Wells (Metamorphic)
Toy Group Judge: John Purnell (Yikasown)
Puppy Toy Group Judge: Ian Sexton
Veteran Toy Gruop Judge: Bill Gray (Sygar)
Special Beginner Toy Group Judge: Ms Raewyn C Dowsett (Tteswood)
Best Of Breed & Toy Group 2 – Ch/multi Ch Fashion First High Priority (imp) (Mr G & Mrs A Robb & Gudbergsdottir)
Best Puppy – Graycaz Etienne (Mrs C Lee-Slater)
Best Veteran – Taliesyn Black Walnut (Mrs G A Geary)
Best Special Beginner – Struck Gold at Melangel (Mr R Bartlam)
Dog CC – Ch/multi Ch Fashion First High Priority (imp) (Mr G & Mrs A Robb & Gudbergsdottir)
Res Dog CC – Keomandi Fly Me to The Moon JW (M Keown)
Bitch CC – Amicae Bright Spark (Mrs M Whitehill)
Res Bitch CC – Johnasta Georgia for Temelora (Mrs S Morrell)
Minor Puppy Dog (Entries: 2 Absentees: 0)
1st – Havin A Good Time at Melangel (Mrs M, Miss B & Miss J Mann)
2nd – Graycaz Where I Go Hugo’s (Mrs C Lee-Slater)
Puppy Dog (Entries: 5 Absentees: 1)
1st – Blackpark Smart As You Like (Mr G Urquhart)
2nd – Graycaz On A Mission (Mr D & Mrs K Carter)
3rd – Elendil San Miguel (Lady J & Mrs S & Mrs S Thompson & Austin & Stanbury)
Res – Tarnock Wiggle Giggle (Ms D Olof)
Junior Dog (Entries: 2 Absentees: 0)
1st – Lastayla Rocking Rolo to Bullypins (Mr A & Mrs M Llewellyn)
2nd – Tarnock All Eyes On Me (Ms D Olof)
Yearling Dog (Entries: 1 Absentees: 0)
1st – Amber Beauty Valentino at Taisett (imp) (Mrs A Hector)
Novice Dog (Entries: 3 Absentees: 0)
1st – Graycaz Etienne (Mrs C Lee-Slater)
2nd – Melangel Opt for Obi (Mrs D Maisey)
3rd – Keomandi Jason (Mrs J A Masheder)
Graduate Dog (Entries: 1 Absentees: 0)
1st – Kasper Margenis at Summerjade (Imp Lit) (Miss M J Holmes)
Post Graduate Dog (Entries: 5 Absentees: 1)
1st – Keomandi Fly Me to The Moon JW (M Keown)
2nd – Finity Run The Gauntlet JW (Miss K Mason)
3rd – Tarnock Tap Dance Teddy (Mrs A A Morris)
Res – Taliesyn Douglas Fir (Mrs G A Geary)
Limit Dog (Entries: 6 Absentees: 0)
1st – Purepixie Red Admiral (Ms H V Walsh)
2nd – Skyvana Devil in Disguise with Lyveden (Mrs A Challenger)
3rd – Skyvana Catch Me at Jhanakia JW (Mrs S & Mrs J Austin & Thompson)
Res – Lafford Inspector Lewis at Farthinghall (Mrs K Milroy)
VHC – Keomandi Fairy King (M Keown)
Open Dog (Entries: 3 Absentees: 0)
1st – Ch/multi Ch Fashion First High Priority (imp) (Mr G & Mrs A Robb & Gudbergsdottir)
2nd – Amicae Top of The Class (Mrs M Whitehill)
3rd – Bingo Adam (Mrs Inna Kolmakova)
Veteran Dog (Entries: 1 Absentees: 0)
1st – Taliesyn Black Walnut (Mrs G A Geary)
Special Beginners Dog (Entries: 0 Absentees: 0)
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (Entries: 0 Absentees: 0)
Minor Puppy Bitch (Entries: 9 Absentees: 2)
1st – Graycaz Dutch Courage (Mrs C Lee-Slater)
2nd – Struck Gold at Melangel (Mr R Bartlam)
3rd – Farthinghall Misty Morn (Mrs K Milroy)
Res – Dreams Come True at Melangel (Mrs M, Miss B & Miss J Mann)
VHC – Summerjades Snow Queen (Miss M J Holmes)
Puppy Bitch (Entries: 5 Absentees: 1)
1st – Lafford Ninja (Mrs C P Lees)
2nd – Keomandi Lady of The Lake (Ms H V Walsh)
3rd – Brandonburg Darkest Bloom at Taliesyn (Mrs G A Geary)
Res – Finity Quintessential (Miss H Marsden)
Junior Bitch (Entries: 5 Absentees: 2)
1st – Ablazzor Ebony and Ivory at Jhanakia (Mrs S & Mrs J Austin & Thompson)
2nd – Tarnock Pop The Bubbles (Ms D Olof)
3rd – Manawyddan Sweeter Music (Dr M L & Dr E A Griffiths)
Yearling Bitch (Entries: 2 Absentees: 0)
1st – Manawyddan Springtime (Dr M L & Dr E A Griffiths)
2nd- Ookiimimi Serenity (Mrs J Nash)
Novice Bitch (Entries: 2 Absentees: 0)
1st – Lastayla Hocus Pocus (Miss M & Mrs S Last)
2nd – Laura Margenis at Summerjade NAF (Miss M J Holmes)
Graduate Bitch (Entries: 3 Absentees: 1)
1st – Ookiimimi Quicksilver (Mrs J Nash)
2nd – Yeldaeh’s Mrs Pepperpot (Mr T R & Mrs C Headley)
Post Graduate Bitch (Entries: 3 Absentees: 1)
1st – Khanor Another Kate (Mr C & Mrs A Thornton)
2nd – Ookiimimi Quicksilver (Mrs J Nash)
Limit Bitch (Entries: 8 Absentees: 4)
1st – Lynflyer Rainbow Dancer at Kirkchase JW (Mrs E Kirk)
2nd – Aurora vom Schwabenhof for Temelora (Imp Deu) (Mrs S Morrell)
3rd – Lilacrose Touch of Talent (Mrs K Diprose)
Res- Ookiimimi Serenity (Mrs J Nash)
Open Bitch (Entries: 5 Absentees: 1)
1st – Amicae Bright Spark (Mrs M Whitehill)
2nd – Johnasta Georgia for Temelora (Mrs S Morrell)
3rd – Athene vom Schwabenhof for Temelora (Imp Deu) (Mrs S Morrell)
Res – Berestead Haute Couture (Mrs A J Matthews)
Veteran Bitch (Entries: 2 Absentees: 0)
1st – Lilacrose Chasing Options (Mrs K Diprose)
Special Beginners Bitch (Entries: 3 Absentees: 1)
1st – Struck Gold at Melangel (Mr R Bartlam)
2nd – Lastayla Hocus Pocus (Miss M & Mrs S Last)
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (Entries: 0 Absentees: 0)
Critique
Thank you to the committee of Boston and District Canine society for the appointment and for stewards, Carly, Colin & Sue for keeping the ring running smoothly. Thank you also to the exhibitors for the entry, many of whom had taken a day off work. It was a pleasure to judge your dogs, unfortunately it is not possible to give every dog the reward it deserves. Many of the younger exhibits were unsettled by the very windy conditions and the related noise made by the marquee.
As a general observation there is increasing variation in the breed, in terms of size, consistency of movement, head proportions and depth of eye colour. However, I was very pleased to award the top awards to the following dogs:
BoB &DCC 726 – Ch/multi Ch Fashion First High Priority (imp) (Mr G & Mrs A Robb & Gudbergsdottir)
RDCC 696 – Keomandi Fly Me to The Moon JW (M Keown)
BoS & BCC 737 – Ch Amicae Bright Spark (Mrs M Whitehill)
RBCC 718 – Ch Johnasta Georgia for Temelora (Mrs S Morrell)
BP 702 – Graycaz Etienne (Mrs C Lee-Slater)
BV 678 – Taliesyn Black Walnut (Mrs G A Geary)
BSB 671 – Struck Gold at Melangel (Mr R Bartlam)
Minor Puppy Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st 708 – Havin A Good Time at Melangel (Mrs M, Miss B & Miss J Mann) 8month old black and white, with well rounded head, good stop and dentition. Lovely dark medium sized eye giving the melting expression. Well placed rounded ears with fringing coming. Level topline which was maintained on the move.
2nd 704 – Graycaz Where I Go Hugo’s (Mrs C Lee-Slater) 6month red sable and white, very green. Pleasing head with good stop and dark eyes. Well placed shoulders and medium length neck. Level topline, maintained when moving forward freely, was unsettled by the windy conditions.
Puppy Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st 733 – Blackpark Smart As You Like (Mr G Urquhart) 10 month old red sable and white, great to go over on the table, lovely head with correct rounding between well placed ears. Medium length neck, leading to well developed sloping shoulders. Well turned stifle & straight front. Moved freely, could change places with BP (see ND)
2nd 673 – Graycaz On A Mission (Mr D & Mrs K Carter) 10month old red sable and white, another who was unsettled by the conditions today. Good to go over on the table with well defined stop with well placed ears. Neck well set in shoulders, level topline and good angulation. Needs to settle on the move.
3RD 731 – Elendil San Miguel (Lady J & Mrs S & Mrs S Thompson & Austin & Stanbury)
RES 724 – Tarnock Wiggle Giggle (Ms D Olof)
Junior Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st 705 – Lastayla Rocking Rolo to Bullypins (Mr A & Mrs M Llewellyn) Solid headed black and white of 17m. Heavier built than 2. Head well rounded between well set ears with fringing developing. Good neck into well placed shoulders. Movement when viewed from the side free flowing, once he into his stride. Tail carriage a little tight but to his advantage today.
2nd 722 – Tarnock All Eyes On Me (Ms D Olof) Smaller 16m black and white with large mobile ears with rounded tips, fringing coming. Lovely head, with dark eyes, good stop , good topline held on the move. Movement free flowing when viewed from the side, unfortunately another who was unsettled by the windy conditions.
Yearling Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1ST 690 – Amber Beauty Valentino at Taisett (imp) (Mrs A Hector) Larger but still fine red sable and white, with good shoulders and level topline, maintained on the move. Rear well developed with good angulation. Correct rounded skull and well-placed ears with adequate fringing. Well set tail, arched slightly over his back. Moved well.
Novice Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st 702 – Graycaz Etienne (Mrs C Lee-Slater) 9 month old tri, great to go over on the table, lovely head with correct rounding between well placed ears, well defined stop. Excellent neck carried well, leading to well-developed shoulders. Well-turned stifle, well muscled thigh & straight front. Moved freely. Well furnished for a puppy. Was pleased to award him Best Puppy in Breed and later saw he was shortlisted in the puppy group.
2nd 706 – Melangel Opt for Obi (Mrs D Maisey) Petit 17m tri, with pleasing slightly rounded head between well placed ears. Well defined stop, well placed dark eyes, good dentition. Lovely tail arched over back.
3rd 710 – Keomandi Jason (Mrs J A Masheder)
Graduate Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st 692 – Kasper Margenis at Summerjade (Imp Lit) (Miss M J Holmes)
Tri colour, who I have watched from the ringside, beautiful free movement when viewed from the side. Parallel front, good lay of shoulder. Head correctly proportioned good fringing on the ears. Surprised he is still eligible for Graduate.
Post Graduate Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st 696 – Keomandi Fly Me to The Moon JW (M Keown) This dainty tri boy caught my eye as he entered the ring. Lovely head with tri markings, well defined stop and dark eyes giving the melting papillon expression I was hoping to find. Ears well fringed and well placed. Correct neck leading to well laid shoulders and level topline. A joy to watch on the move, excellent drive from well-turned stifles. Fine silky coat in immaculate condition. RDCC could easily change places with CC winner, I will enjoy watching his career progress.
2nd 711 – Finity Run The Gauntlet JW (Miss K Mason) Another tri colour youngster, just 24 months old. Moves well being parallel in front and driving from behind, from good angulation, giving good ground coverage. Level topline from well laid shoulders. Well proportioned head, dark eyes with good stop. Fringing coming. Sadly another who struggled with his tail in the wind today.
3RD 719 – Tarnock Tap Dance Teddy (Mrs A A Morris)
RES 680 – Taliesyn Douglas Fir (Mrs G A Geary)
Limit Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st 736 – Purepixie Red Admiral (Ms H V Walsh) Red and white papillon of 4 years. He was a pleasure to go over on the table – correctly proportioned head and body. Well rounded, very mobile ears well fringed. Wider blaze with good sized dark eyes giving a pleasing expression. Fine silky coat. Good front assembly leading to level topline. Well set tail. Moves freely with good drive from well turned stifles.
2nd 674 – Skyvana Devil in Disguise with Lyveden (Mrs A Challenger) Tri colour 3 year old. Under a profuse coat he is well proportioned with a good spring of rib, solid topline. Neck well set into well developed shoulders. Pleasing head of correct proportions with good stop and dark eyes. Moves freely.
3rd 670 – Skyvana Catch Me at Jhanakia JW (Mrs S & Mrs J Austin & Thompson)
RES 715 – Lafford Inspector Lewis at Farthinghall (Mrs K Milroy)
VHC 695 – Keomandi Fairy King (M Keown)
Open Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st 726 – Ch/multi Ch Fashion First High Priority (imp) (Mr G & Mrs A Robb & Gudbergsdottir) Beautifully presented with flowing silky coat. This dainty 3 years old excels in proportions in both head and body. Ears large, mobile and well fringed. Skull slightly rounded with good stop and dark eyes. Well set medium neck into well placed shoulders. Correct neck leading to well laid shoulders and level topline. From the side you see the excellent drive from well-turned stifles, parallel front, and well plumed tail giving the typical papillon outline I was hoping to find. I was pleased to award him the DCC and later BOB. Lovely to see him go on to take Group 2.
2nd 738 – Amicae Top of The Class (Mrs M Whitehill) Red sable and white of 21m. Pleasing head and expression. Good neck with well laid shoulder, level topline held on the move. Good to go over on the table, good spring of rib allowing for a noticeable length of loin. Well turned stifle, moved with drive.
3rd 699 – Bingo Adam (Mrs Inna Kolmakova)
Veteran Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st 678 – Taliesyn Black Walnut (Mrs G A Geary) I have watched this 8year old tri boy since he was a puppy. He still moves very freely with good drive. Pleasing head with well defined stop and good dark eye. Correct bite. Head slightly rounded between mobile ears. Was pleased to award him BViB.
Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
A lovely class of youngsters, a promising future for the breed.
1st 703 – Graycaz Dutch Courage (Mrs C Lee-Slater) Adorable 6m old red and white, with everything in the right place. Lovely head with correct skull and dark eyes. Ears rounded and mobile, good length of neck into well developed body. Moved very well because of correct construction a little unsettled by the wind in the challenge, one to watch for the future.
2nd 671 – Struck Gold at Melangel (Mr R Bartlam) In many ways this 7m old puppy is very similar to 1. Just needs more time to settle on the move.
3RD 714 – Farthinghall Misty Morn (Mrs K Milroy)
RES 707 – Dreams Come True at Melangel (Mrs M, Miss B & Miss J Mann)
VHC 694 – Summerjades Snow Queen (Miss M J Holmes)
Puppy Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st 701 – Lafford Ninja (Mrs C P Lees) Tri colour with striking markings, very well fringed for one so young. Scored on over all outline and proportions. Well proportioned head with good stop well rounded between expressive ears. Good neck and lay of shoulder. Well set tail which continually wagged. Moved freely, would like to see her tighten up a little at the front. BPB.
2nd 735 – Keomandi Lady of The Lake (Ms H V Walsh) Another lovely puppy who could easily change places with 1. Red sable and white with lovely head proportions, good stop and well set neck. Level topline maintained on the move, good spring of rib. Moved freely, would like to see her tighten up a little at the front. I was nitpicking between 1 & 2 and this one doesn’t quite have the finish of 1 yet.
3RD 677 – Brandonburg Darkest Bloom at Taliesyn (Mrs G A Geary)
RES 709 – Finity Quintessential (Miss H Marsden)
Junior Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
All 3 dogs could change places on another day. There was a lot to like about all of them.
1st 669 – Ablazzor Ebony and Ivory at Jhanakia (Mrs S & Mrs J Austin & Thompson) This b/w won the class on her exuberance and showmanship. She moved freely round the ring, maintaining the typical papillon outline. Good head and pleasing expression. Well fringed mobile ears. Level topline maintained on the move.
2nd 723 – Tarnock Pop The Bubbles (Ms D Olof) 15m dark shaded sable with a gorgeous head, set off with well fringed well placed ears and well defined stop. Moved confidently and freely around the ring, however this youngster was also bothered by the windy conditions.
3rd 686 – Manawyddan Sweeter Music (Dr M L & Dr E A Griffiths)
Yearling Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
These two were unlucky to be the only two in this class as it highlighted the range of size and styles in the breed. Neither is incorrect in size so it came down to breed type & movement.
1st 685 – Manawyddan Springtime (Dr M L & Dr E A Griffiths) Rangy black and white of 15m. Head well proportioned with rounded skull between large mobile well placed ears, well fringed for age. Eyes dark and well set. Good length of neck leading to level topline and arched tail. Moved confidently round the ring, parallel coming and going. Would have liked a little more drive from the rear. A promising youngster.
2nd 721 – Ookiimimi Serenity (Mrs J Nash) Very small red and white of 20m. Fine and dainty with pretty well proportioned head. Well set neck and shoulders, well carried tail beginning to plume. Rather unsettled on the move.
Novice Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st 700 – Lastayla Hocus Pocus (Miss M & Mrs S Last) Red and white 8m’s old with solid head of good proportions. Correct mouth and well placed eyes. Medium neck into firm shoulders. Well sprung ribs. Moved confidently.
2nd 693 – Laura Margenis at Summerjade NAF (Miss M J Holmes) Red sable and white who needs a little more confidence to do herself justice. Lovely well-proportioned head with endearing expression, helped by the darkest of eyes.
Graduate Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st 720 – Ookiimimi Quicksilver (Mrs J Nash) B/w of 2.5 years, going over her on the table you could see she was a gentle soul. Beautiful eyes, well set in the skull which was gently rounded between the large mobile ears. Good neck leading to level top line. Moved with drive from the rear.
2nd 689 – Yeldaeh’s Mrs Pepperpot (Mr T R & Mrs C Headley) Very pretty red sable and white of 2 years old. Well laid shoulder, moderate length of neck. Moved well fore and aft. Head of correct proportions with good dentition and dark eyes. Not showing to her advantage today.
Post Graduate Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st 732 – Khanor Another Kate (Mr C & Mrs A Thornton) Dainty red sable of 2 years with well proportioned head and liquid dark eyes. Her head is rounded between her well fringed ears and complimented by a well defined stop. Head and body in proportion giving pleasing outline. Moved with drive from good angulation
2nd 720 – Ookiimimi Quicksilver (Mrs J Nash) See Graduate Bitch
Limit Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 4
1st 698 – Lynflyer Rainbow Dancer at Kirkchase JW (Mrs E Kirk) This tri colour caught my eye as she entered the ring. Beautifully proportioned and didn’t disappoint on the table – well proportioned head with adequate fringing on her expressive ears. Moderate neck leading to well developed shoulders and level topline. Moved with drive from a good turn of stifle. Parallel fore and aft. Was considered for top honours today and I will enjoy watching her career.
2nd 717 – Aurora vom Schwabenhof for Temelora (Imp Deu) (Mrs S Morrell) Phalene of 2 ½ years. In beautiful single silky coat, well fringed correctly placed ears. Well laid shoulder carrying a good neck. Well set tail arched over her back. Moved confidently around the ring.
3RD 676 – Lilacrose Touch of Talent (Mrs K Diprose)
RES 721 – Ookiimimi Serenity (Mrs J Nash)
Open Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 1 Very competitive class.
1st 737 – Amicae Bright Spark (Mrs M Whitehill) This red sable and white girl commanded the ring and was at one with her handler. Correct shape for the breed, with good head including well defined stop, rounded skull holding expressive ears at 45 degrees. Dark eyes with alluring expression. She was good to go over on the table with a good spring of rib, lovely lay of shoulder, supporting and elegant neck into level topline which she held on the move. The movement was free and easy with plenty of drive from well angulated hind legs. Correctly plumed tail. A pleasure to award her the CC.
2nd 718 – Johnasta Georgia for Temelora (Mrs S Morrell) Tri girl who moved freely round the ring with great drive from correct angulation at the rear. Again, a well proportioned head with well fringed and correctly set ears, leading to elegant neck, good shoulders and level topline. Overall, a very balanced dog. RBCC.
3RD 716 – Athene vom Schwabenhof for Temelora (Imp Deu) (Mrs S Morrell)
RES 712 – Berestead Haute Couture (Mrs A J Matthews)
Veteran Bitch Entries: 2, 1 withdrawn
1st 675 – Lilacrose Chasing Options (Mrs K Diprose)12 year old Red sable and white, in good body holding her topline, moved confidently round the ring with drive.
Special Beginners Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st 671 – Struck Gold at Melangel (Mr R Bartlam) (see MPB)
2nd 700 – Lastayla Hocus Pocus (Miss M & Mrs S Last) (See NB)