There was a long journey ahead for many exhibitors making the journey to Border Union in Kelso. A spectacular setting when Mr Sunshine has his hat on but maybe like Malvern increment weather gives a completely different picture. The days prior to Toy Day I have seen from pictures the ground was a mud bath, exhibitors taking their caravans and motor homes going up for their … [Read more...]

Compliment to Bath Committee, the showground as always was first class and everything had been thought of to make the exhibitors day just perfect. Here Jeff Horswell a first time giving Challenge Certificates for Papillons was taking the helm for Bath’s judging. For the Toy Group it was Rob Sansom and BIS Jill Peak. Another spectacular BIS/ TGP/ DCC for Kathleen Roosens, … [Read more...]

The Papillon Butterfly Dog Club of Scotland held their Championship show as usual on the same weekend as SKC. Last week’s notes covered SKC and now it is the turn of the breed show. Held at the Lanark Agricultural Centre in the main hall, the venue is shared jointly with the Pomeranian Club of Scotland. This is a lovely venue with hard standing parking, always spotlessly clean … [Read more...]

Glorious show with the Papillon Dyan taking Best in Show at Birmingham National Championship Show held at Stafford. The weather was cold but dry after the few days of continual rain that everyone had experienced. Papillons were ringed in the Prestwood Centre a spacious ring was laid out with easy access to the main hall. Once again the committee of the show made sure all was … [Read more...]

The Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club held their Championship show at Brackley Leisure Centre which is a new venue. Brian Lees the clubs secretary tells me the show went well with everyone enjoying the scrumptious cakes made by Chris Headley. In the pictures they look amazing. Chris and Bob Anderson were at the helm of the Club Stall and very well stocked the pictures of the table … [Read more...]

Those of you who have the Cream Eggs still on the shelf, put your hands up? I bet there are not many, but then you were trying to save someone else from putting on the extra pounds. Yeh right! Lizzie Morley and Robert Hitchcock kindly brought me the news that at Wellingborough DCS Jorgealin Indian Magic at LizLanMor JW won BOB with an entry of twenty one Papillons Carol … [Read more...]

UK Toy Dog which is held at Stafford is one of my favourite shows of the year. The committee who work so hard to make every moment a special one for the exhibitors. The BIS ring as usual looked pristine and the day certainly from the exhibitors view point went along like a well oiled clock. This day was an exciting time for Glenn, Carolyn and I as we were exhibiting after a … [Read more...]

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...]