So, another Crufts done and dusted and before we know it will be that time of the year again. Let’s hope summer is just around the corner with unlimited use of the sun umbrellas, goodness, after all the snow, rain, gales, freezing temperatures and whatever else the weather has thrown at us in the last couple of months, we certainly deserve some sunshine. The trade stalls … [Read more...]

Well Crufts week is finally here, no matter what the weather throws at us, would we miss it? Not in your wildest dreams. Whatever day you are at the NEC, I wish you a day that is spent full of happy socialising, fun and entertainment. Most of us will be lighter on leaving the halls, even it is only in the wallet department! Remember the Papillon breed judging commences on … [Read more...]

One week away and counting... yes, Crufts is on our doorstep, ready and waiting. Where does the time go, it doesn’t seem two minutes since the last Crufts and here we are another year on. I can personally guarantee, by the end of the week we will not be using the sat nav as the car will know its way blindfolded. This year will be an extra busy time, with the Wednesday evening, … [Read more...]

Isn’t it great when your day starts off with the post delivering a pleasant surprise, Katriona Milroy was just one of those people with a broad smile from ear to ear. The organisers of the East Anglian Supermatch had confirmed that her Farleysbane Frilly Filly From Farthinghall had qualified for this event. The Supermatch will be held on Sat, 24th Feb at the Burgess Hall, St … [Read more...]

Who thinks we are experiencing the oddest weather? Snow, sleet, gales driving rain, frost, sunshine and that is all going on during one day. All I can say is bring on summer, it can’t come soon enough. Earlier this month The Papillon( Butterfly Dog) Club held their Open Show at St Mary’s Church Hall, Solihull. It have been a special day for two judges, Mrs Ellie Mordecai … [Read more...]

We had all better get our chorister vocal chords in practice as we will be singing in unison ‘The little goat herd’, for in October we are all setting off for the goat shed. This year at SWKA it will be a double show for Papillons on the same day. On Sunday 6th Oct 2018 it will be both the breed for SWKA and also running concurrently alongside in the ‘goat shed’ The South Wales … [Read more...]

This week we will cover the Open Shows that have been held. Firstly let take ourselves up to Bonnie Scotland where the The Papillon Club of Scotland held their Open show. For this show it was to be breed specialist Melanie Mann (Melangel) that was taking the helm and having the pleasure of spending the day going over our beautiful Papillons and Phalenes. I am sure Melanie had a … [Read more...]

The second Championship show of the year took exhibitors to Staffordshire Showground or better known to many as Bingley Hall. It was a cold morning and the grass was covered in frost as if starched to every blade end and paths were slippery. The Papillon’s were to be judged in Annexe B which has the steadfast reputation for freezer box temperatures. It did not disappoint, … [Read more...]

Happy New Year to everyone in whatever aspect of the canine world you choose to be involved, my New Year wishes for you all are happiness and joy during 2018. Whatever your dreams maybe for the forthcoming year, I hope they are fulfilled to the brim with nothing but love and laughter. I expect like me you have been busy filling in your 2018 diary, so pen at the ready, here … [Read more...]

Happy Santapap Christmas everyone, during these last few days for the run up to Christmas I am sure the list of ‘to do’s’ is getting progressively longer. Either the wrapping is getting near to expert level, or if not, like me you’re getting yourself sticky plastered with Sellotape. Whatever your Christmas may bring, I wish you joy and happiness and your festive holiday is … [Read more...]

Bonfire night day saw Northern & Eastern Counties Papillon Club hold their Open Show with Breed Specialist Jacqueline Hill (Caraideas) from Scotland judging. It must have been very exciting day for her and I am sure she had a lovely day going over all the Papillons present. N&ECPC are renowned for a friendly atmosphere and always go that extra mile for the exhibitors, whatever … [Read more...]

Let’s backtrack a little for the Championship Shows for breed notes this week. For those readers that perhaps have missed a few of the results along the way, we can get you back up to speed and firing on all cylinders for the run up to the end of 2017. Goodness, where has this year gone. LKA to me is screaming from the NEC chimney pot, Christmas time is almost here. There we … [Read more...]