The Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club held their centenary show at the Kennel Club Buildings Stoneleigh. What a spectacular event this was, Chris Headley the clubs secretary and the hard working committee had looked at every aspect to make this a memorable show to fit the occasion. Congratulations to them all.Chris Christensen kindly donated gifts of…
Sorry for the pregnant pause in the breed notes, hotmail has a lot to answer for with changing the layout by the day. Completely confusing. Computers are great as long as they work smoothly but for a non computer technician it is a nightmare. But all good now with a new email address so best…
Northern and Eastern Counties Papillon Club held their Open Show and taking the helm for the days judging was Daphne Watson. From all the news that I have seen on Facebook the show went very well with a lovely atmosphere during the day. The principal winners were as follows. Best In Show, Best Veteran In…
Eukanuaba Finals for the Pup Of The Year (POTY) and Champion Stakes was held on the 3rd Feb at Chesford Grange.This is a yearly prestigious event, with all the qualifiers over the year gathering together for a spectacular afternoon with a dinner dance in the evening. The event is carried out with clockwork precision and…
Well, here we are in to February and it doesn’t seem two minutes since we were all celebrating Christmas. The second General Championship show of the year Manchester Dog Show saw a return to the popular venue Staffordshire Country Showground. The main hall was bustling and it was encouraging to see such a hive of…
These breed notes are dedicated as a tribute to a man that exhibitors always gave the highest regard to whenever he was at a show. It was the saddest news to read Sue Stanbury’s post that Sue’s husband Len had passed away with Sue and their daughter, Jo, at his bedside at the RD&E Hospital…
The first show of the year for 2023 is a journey to Peterborough for Boston Championship Show. This venue has always been popular with many exhibitors and for Glenn and I both it holds many treasured moments. Many moons ago it was our first judging appointments for giving Papillon Challenge Certificates and then Travis taking…
Happy New Year everyone, here begins a new year and a new show calendar for 2023. For some exhibitors perhaps there is the exciting prospect of new puppies and for others the beginning of the goal of the magical champion title. Or perhaps it is receiving a card at a championship show or an award…
The Papillon (Butterfly Dog ) Club Centenary Year. I am sure you are all aware and feeling the excitement that for 2023 The Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club UK will be celebrating its Centenary year 1923 – 2023 what an tremendous achievement.Celebrations commence with the first show of the year on Saturday, Feb 4th at Polesworth…
Happy Christmas everyone, I hope you all have a fabulous festive holiday and Santapap calls at your home with some special Christmas cheer.With the 2023 New Year approaching I guess we all are ready to step on the hamster wheel once again. Is that a yes!! A few changes are afoot for the 2023 show…
Me, thinks winter is here with chilly bon- bon mornings and snow looming and present in Scotland and further down south to Manchester. This is getting a tad too close for comfort! My fountain was turned off this morning as it had icicles on icicles, brrrrr. Lee Grogan (Vanistica) of Japanese Chin fame had travelled…
Does anyone else get the feeling that it seems we are going at rocket speed towards Christmas with us now at the last general Championship Show of the year which is The Ladies Kennel Club held at the NEC. This is a show that exhibitors look forward to and it always has a celebration Christmas…