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...]

It was the turn of the Northern & Eastern Counties Papillon Club to host the joint show this year and by all accounts the club put on a show that excelled in every way. NECPC always give of their best for everyone attending their shows, exhibitors, judges, stewards everyone is thought of to make it a special day. So ‘hats off’ to Wendy Walter the clubs secretary and all the … [Read more...]

Midland Counties celebrated their 43rd Championship Show and they do really have a reputation as a society for the show that gives back to the exhibitor. Entries were £22 per dog, this being the eighth year there has been no increased fees. Free car parking, and £20 awarded to every Best Puppy in Breed, all subsequent entries including the Stakes Classes just £3 and the … [Read more...]

Well, it looks like winter is closing in and the retail sector is definitely giving all the signals that Christmas is fast approaching. Walking around a garden centre yesterday a multitude of artificial Christmas trees are in abundance in a variety of designs, unfortunately with prices to match. One such tree had the price tag of £400, really! I am not sure it will be adorning … [Read more...]

We had a lovely day at Tredegar & District Canine Society, held at a new venue, Abergavenny Leisure Centre. It was warm and sunny outside the hall, with lots of grass to walk the dogs. Unfortunately, we had the only Pap’s entered, but they all showed well. Fever (Panspayon Gold Fever) won Graduate, beating Angie (Ablazzor Angel Of The North at Panspayon), and Lottie … [Read more...]

So, Glenn and I took a little boat trip across to Belfast for the Championship Show. Our Papillons have been shown at limited shows this year, so we saw it as a weekend away and very enjoyable the whole experience was. We went on the overnight boat from Liverpool arriving at 6.30am into Belfast. Judging started at 9am and the journey from the boat to the venue was just 20 … [Read more...]

Driffield Championship Show endured for the first few days the worst of weathers. Rain and high winds forced many trade stands to pack up their battered and beaten stands and head back home for repairs. So much effort is putting a championship show together whether it is the Driffield committee who always put in a 100% commitment and beyond. Also the trade stands, setting up is … [Read more...]

Sorry for the blip in the breed notes, unfortunately my computer was rushed into intensive care and has been in a very poorly condition. Glad to say after much nurturing it has now been revived and hopefully is on the straight and narrow. So a flurry of Championship shows to catch up on, the first being City of Birmingham where exhibitors saw Rosalie Brady take the helm for … [Read more...]

Apologies for no breed notes last week but I was attending my daughter’s wedding in Kent, so you could say I was slightly busy having a perfect day watching Tanya and Rob tying the knot as Mr & Mrs Compton. So, it was a journey to Builth Wells for Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show. Always a scenic journey from whatever direction the starting point of departure may be. A … [Read more...]

This time of year with the flurry of shows in a concentrated bunch, an exhibitor spends more time going up and down motorways. The sensible ones, if you are lucky enough to own one, take the caravan or motor home and link the days in between as a holiday. For some exhibitors residing at either end of the country it can be exhausting. So well done on just surviving, I award you … [Read more...]