Southern Counties had a foreign flavour with a judge from Italy, Mr Francesco Cochetti judging the breed, Dr Goran Bodegard from Sweden judging the Toy Group, from the USA Mr Ron Menaker judging the Toy Puppy Group and BPIS and finally for the Veteran Group Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen from Finland. We did return back to the UK for BIS with Mr Keith Nathan and BVIS Jill Peak. I … [Read more...]

So, lets kick start the Championship news with a double showing weekend in Scotland. The first of these shows was at SKC where I am sure there was a friendly welcome as you went through the doors to your respective rings. Here the judge for SKC’s first show of the year was Sean Carroll (Denemore). He found his principal winners to be: BCC / BOB Jean & Roger Banfield and … [Read more...]

So here we are at the Birmingham National at Stafford. One of my favourite shows as the committee always put 100% into making it a day for the exhibitor and this show was no exception. Papillons were judged in the Prestwood Centre away from the humdrum noise of the main hall. The other bonus was that the sun was beaming through the windows making it a very pleasant day indeed; … [Read more...]

To give you a little heads up of the forthcoming shows for the The Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club. The clubs Open Show on 17th Nov 18, will be held at St Mary’s Hall, Solihull. The judge will be Mr Doug Johnston (Dourhu). Doug’s late wife Ruth would have been so proud of this day. Next years Championship show is on the 20th April 19 at the KC Building Mr David Guy (Donzeta) … [Read more...]

Come on summer, you have to be there somewhere. A cold day at Malvern for WELKS Championship Show, what a blessing it was for the Papillon exhibitors as the Papillons were judged in the Severne Hall, where everyone was snug as a bug. For those that were showing outside they certainly needed thermals. Mr Tony Allcock MBE was judging the breed and arrived smartly attired and … [Read more...]

The Butterfly Papillon Club held their Championship at The Kennel Club Buildings at Stoneleigh and the sun was apparently shining brightly. Here Tom Mather (Barkalots) was judging the dogs and Carolyn Roe (Sunshoo) the bitches. Caroline Lee- Slater was judging Best Fringes, Junior Handling and was referee for the day. It was of course a special day for the juniors present as it … [Read more...]

A favourite show for all the toy breed enthusiasts is UK Toy Dog held at Staffordshire Showground or better known to many as Bingley Hall. Tom Mather and his band of loyal committee members always put their heart and soul into making into a special occasion for all the exhibitors. This year I went along with Carolyn Roe for a pleasant social day out and browsing the trade … [Read more...]

So, somehow we are in April, how did that happen? Before we know it LKA will be looming on the horizon. Hope everyone had fun over the Easter holidays and for those at the shows over this period please remember to let me know your results and successes. Next week I will give news from UKTD, due to an early Easter deadline it was not possible to report in this issue. We … [Read more...]

Easter bunnies at the ready whether it be of the cute fluffy variety or the chocolate look alike hidden under the duvet, behind the sofa cushion or at the back of the cupboard safe guarded from prying mitts. Enjoy your chocoholic moment with every mouthful, are you going to share…… what a silly question! Having had to cancel the Northern & Eastern Counties Papillon Open Show … [Read more...]

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...]