Firstly apologies for the lack of breed notes the last few weeks. Unfortunately my computer turned up its clogs and was rushed to intensive care. So with computer returned home and hopefully 100% fit for purpose we are all systems go. With not being able to check on the Open Show results I would be grateful if exhibitors could email or message their recent successes so that … [Read more...]

It’s Crufts week, with all your preparations done and dusted you are at the starting gate for an exciting week of activities. For those of you exhibiting on your respective breed days I wish you joy, gratitude and happiness. For the trade stands a busy time lies ahead but a wealth of new purchasers awaits you each day. Just enjoy the moment of attending the highlight show of … [Read more...]

Crufts is nearly here and I am sure everyone is busy preparing their four paws to be in tip top condition. Trade stands will be busy finalising last minute details for their Crufts stands. The Crufts organising team must not have enough hours in the day to complete the ‘to do’ list. This year for Papillon breed day there is a breed specialist for our judging Mr Ted … [Read more...]

A couple of Open Shows this week to bring news from. Susan Lanson had a good day at Lancaster & DCS. Both her youngster won their classes, but it was a girl’s day with Cantoverde Royal Chyna JW ShCM taking BOB and TGP3 under judge Mary Ann Mercer (Fennymore.) Cumberland Canine Open Show saw Pat Urwin and Mary Whitehill having a successful day with Stagedoor Exposed by … [Read more...]

A few open shows to report on the first at Newton Abbott and South Devon CS held at Exeter where breed and Group Judge was Josephine Pinfold. Hazel Malcolm had a successful day with Feorlig It Must've Been Love winning BOB and TGP1. Hazel is delighted that Buzz has now qualified to compete in the Top Dog of Devon 2019 competition which will take place in May 2020. Gill Breen … [Read more...]

The second Championship show has been done and dusted and we are nearly at the end of January 2019, where on earth did that month go. Better start saving for Christmas, it is going to be here in a blink of an eye. Manchester Championship Show held at the Staffordshire Showground is run like a well oiled clock and although we were not present at this years show I expect the … [Read more...]

Here are a few Open shows to bring news from. Mandy Thornton is having an exciting time with her youngster Milbu Ciciobello At Shevid (Imp LVA). Taking BPIB and TPGP4 attending his first show at just six months old at North East of England Toy Dog Society. The breed judge was Jude Reyes (Queenslake) and the group judge/ BIS judge was Stephen R Goodwin (Lanola). For the next … [Read more...]

Boston Championship Show kicked off the show calendar for the championship shows for 2019. Boston is very close to our hearts with lovely memories of Travis’s BIS and I am sure as always the committee gave their all in making the show a special one for the exhibitors. This year the Papillon judge had travelled from Southern Ireland to go over our lovely breed. Marie Thorpe … [Read more...]

The final Championship Show for 2018 has been done and dusted and so the show year reaches its climax. This year situated in different NEC halls all LKA exhibitors headed for the North Car Park. Carolyn Roe (Sunshoo) our long standing partner was at the venue on Toy Day judging the Pomeranians, and she reported that the weather threw torrential rain, cold winds at everyone. So … [Read more...]

Well the last Papillon Breed Show for 2018 was the Christmas show for the The Papillon Butterfly Dog Club of Scotland. Reading through the posts everyone appeared to be merry spirits and joined in the festive celebrations. This was the clubs first show held at Cochrane Hall Alva, following Clackmannanshire Councils offloading of the running of the Hall to Alva Development … [Read more...]

So, the last show of 2018 was upon us for The Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club Open. I am sure as usual the club put on a fabulous show with a merry festive spirit aboard. The show started just after 10am with the invitation of a free tea or coffee for exhibitors on arrival plus the added extra surprise of a free goodie bag which included chocolates and a ball for the dogs. … [Read more...]

Open shows to report on for this week’s breed notes, the Papillons have been flying high, well done to everyone that has exhibited and had successful shows. Whether it may be a champ show or an open show I always profess that it takes the same time of preparation and dedication to attend, so full merit to those braving the cold during these November mornings. For those that … [Read more...]