Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

Birmingham National Dog Show – Papillons

My sincere thanks to the committee of the National for the invitation to award CCs in Papillons for the first time. I was thrilled to have such a bumper entry alongside the breed club’s Championship show. Many of the exhibits and exhibitors were on their first outing post-lockdown and just getting back into the swing of things, so there were a few naughty or slighty-nervous dogs, I was forgiving of this and wanted to give them as much chance to relax back into the experience. 

Overall, I was very happy with my main winners, top quality examples of the breed that would be storming the ring in any year. I found it a little difficult to find a consistent type throughout the classes, there’s some quite considerable variation, particularly in heads which is such an important feature of this lovely breed, often I could find some features but not all together. The standard calls for a slightly rounded skull, with well defined stop, 1:2 proportions, ears heavily fringed and set at 45 degrees; combined these give the correct distinctive image of this breed. 

SBD 

1st: Taylor, Mrs M Pamhurst Capriccio At Kanetayl

Pleasing head and expression, rounded skull with correctly set ears. Rounded and dark eyes. Moved sufficiently well with level topline that he maintained. 

MPD 

1st: Miller, Miss K & Ryan, Mr E & Roosens, Miss K U Knock Me Off My Feet Daydream Believers With Feorlig

Very appealing young puppy, well balanced and sound. Nicely rounded skull with well set ears that he carries just at the right angle; dark and rounded eyes giving an alert and bright expression. Body is correctly balanced, and he has a perfect level topline that he maintains on the move. His front and hind quarters are correct and he moves in parallel with a good free flowing action. Well set and carried tail.

2nd: Dunhill-Hall, Miss M & Lee-Slater, Mrs C Graycaz Garston

Pretty, dainty and elegant. Moved well, with sound and parallel action in front and rear, maintained a level topline throughout, well set and carried tail. Dark eye with appealing expression.

3rd: Stanbury, Mrs S Feorlig The Cheek Of It With Inixia

JD 

1st: Elding, Mrs G & Elding, Mr M Stagedoor Supertramp

Expressive with dark eye and well set ears. Moved well with free and elegant action. Tail high set but carried a little too tight to his back. Balanced overall with with well developed front and hindquarters.

2nd: Mandelson, Miss L Humpty Dumpty Valery Park In Honrukai (Imp Ukr)

Sound and nicely balanced, elegant mover with level topline and well set and carried tail. Correctly set and carried ears.

3rd: Anderson, Mrs C Pappretty Grt Expectations

YD 

1st: Mandelson, Miss L Humpty Dumpty Valery Park In Honrukai (Imp Ukr)

2nd: Milroy, Mrs K Farthinghall Filly's Favour

Correctly proportioned head with expressive, dark eyes. Level topline, well set and carried tail. Moved well.

3rd: Bogie, Miss K Gaea Foxwhelp Al Jager For Torthorwald

ND 

1st: Orchard, Miss S Panspayon Robin Of Locksley

Nicely set, large ears with lovely fringing. Balanced overall, nicely angulated hindquarters. Nicely set tail although he was a little shy with it today.

GD 

1st: Taylor, Mrs M Pamhurst Capriccio At Kanetayl

2nd: Borg, Mrs A C & Ms E Elendil Crusader

Appealing expression, correctly rounded skull, large and well set ears. Not carrying his tail today which was a shame.

3rd: Smith, Miss L Tarnock Kissed By The Stars

PGD 

1st: 8051 Griffiths, Drs M Manawyddan Harryhare

Well balanced overall with well presented fine and silky coat, large and well set ears with good fringing. Moved nicely in profile with free and elegant action and level back. Tail set on high and correctly arched over the back.

2nd: Stanbury, Mrs S Inixia Made By Design

Dark and well placed eye, large ears with sufficient fringing. Moved parallel in front and rear with level topline maintained throughout.

3rd: Goodwin, Miss D Melangel Fabulous Man For Paplene

LD 

1st: Slater, Mrs L & Da-Silva, Mr R Magic Sunrise Brigand With Burghbridge (Imp Lva)

An appealing dog with lots of admirable qualities. He’s sound and well constructed with an appealing head, rounded skull, finely pointed muzzle and clear stop. Dark and rounded eyes with appealing expression, correctly set and carried ears. Moved very well, parallel in front and rear with free and elegant action in profile.

2nd: Breen, Mrs G Kylecroft Quest

Nice head on this dog, his dark and rounded eyes giving a good expression. Well set and carried tail with nice plume. Moved reasonably well carrying a level topline.

3rd: Morrell, Mrs S Tricianbri Harry Beau For Temelora

OD 

1st: Robb, Mrs I & Robb, Mr G Gleniren Who's Your Daddy

As soon as he walked in the ring, his flair and showmanship was clear for all to see, but that only accentuates the qualities that are manifest. Looked at from all angles, his head is ideal, correctly proportioned with a well defined stop, rounded skull, well set and large ears that he carries at the correct angle. In profile, his movement is very eye-catching and correct, positive, free-flowing and effortless. Overall, he is well balanced and soundly built, has a level topline and high set tail that he carries perfectly over his back. A pleasure to judge and award him top honours. DCC and reserve best of breed.

2nd: Bull, Miss K & Bull, Mrs A Altaya Star Attraction, 

Another with very good head and classic outline. Large, mobile ears that he carried well to give the appearance of a butterfly wingspan. Dark eyes giving a lovely expression. Well constructed, so he moved very well, covering the ground effortlessly. Was happy to award him RDCC.

3rd: Morrell, Mrs S Serenglade Leap Of Faith For Temelora

VD 

1st: Davidson Poston, Mrs J Ch Ir Ch Nl Ch & Int Ch Spinillons Rebel Rowser Jw

A Super Quality 10yo Dog And A Great Showman. Liked His Head Overall, Rounded And Dark Eyes, Large And Well Set And Carried Ears. He’s Well Constructed, With Level Topline And Good Rear Angulation. Moved Well With Light, Free Flowing And Positive Action. Excellent Coat And Condition.

2nd: Buckley-Waters, Mrs I & Letch, Miss C Conysluck Mr Pickles (Ap1)

Nicely balanced overall, with appealing head, dark eyes and intelligent expression. Level topline and well set and carried tail. Moved well.

3rd: Goodwin, Miss D Wendwoods Heavenly Star

SBB 

1st: Taylor, Miss K Pamhurst Definitely Maybe With Netsrik

Smart, with good overall balance and construction and he moved well. Level topline with well set and carried tail. Large and well set ears that he carried to advantage.

2nd: Szumiec, Miss N J Tolarty Starry Night

3rd: Bogie, Miss K Torthorwald Coul Blush

MPB

1st: Miller, Miss K & Ryan, Mr E Feorlig Say It With Flowers

Another promising puppy at this kennel. A feminine, quality bitch with much to appreciate and very well balanced overall. Large, well placed ears, dark and expressive eyes, a fine muzzle and defined stop. Level topline that she held on the move, free and elegant movement. High set tail that she carried correctly over her back.

2nd: Patrick, Miss E B Volpecula Violetta Naf

Quite a raw puppy, but with plenty to admire, nice head with correct proportions, and large well placed ears. Moved well with level topline.

3rd: Taylor, Miss P Pamhurst Ae Fond Kiss

PB 

1st: Olof, Ms D Tarnock Love Lacey

Level topline, large and mobile ears, tailset high, moved reasonably well.

2nd: Parke, Mrs J & Slater-Lee, Mrs C Graycaz Frenchmans Can Can

Needs to carry some more weight. Nice dark eyes, well set ears, high set and well carried tail.

3rd: Last, Mrs S Lilacrose Magic Mya

JB 

1st: Whitehill, Mrs M Papmar Moonlight Amatcor

A quite lovely bitch with much to admire. Nicely proportioned head with dark and expressive eyes, large and well set ears that he carried well at the right angle. Overall she is well balanced, correct for size and coat in good condition. Her front movement was a little exaggerated.

2nd: Hill, Mrs J A Caraideas Coppelia

Attractive, feminine bitch with correct head proportions, well carried ears with good fringing. Well set and carried ears, dark and rounded eyes. Well laid shoulder, level topline and good rear angulation. Moved well.

3rd: Isherwood, Mr T & Stone, Mrs S Tonkory Waiting In The Winds

YB 

1st: Olof, Ms D Tarnock Silver Slippers

Feminine and balanced overall with an appealing head and eye. Good plume on her tail and fringing on her ears. Well set tail and level topline.

2nd: Morrell, Mrs S Johnasta Georgia For Temelora

Correct for size and shape, fine bone and well angulated hindquarters. Well set, large ears with slightly rounded skull. Dark eye. Moved well in profile, with free and elegant action.

3rd: Bull, Miss K & Bull, Mrs A Chrysalis The Show Must Go On

NB 

1st: Lee-Slater, Mrs C & Kewley, Mrs C Magic Sunrise Natalia (Imp Lva)

Loved her head and eye, nicely marked with good earset and carriage. Level topline, high set tail, with correct fringes. Moved effortlessly and elegantly. Very sound and well constructed, she moved with effortless drive and covered the ground well. Not yet fully mature, but her quality is undeniable and I was very happy to award her RBCC, look forward to following her show career.

2nd: Marsden, Miss H Toot Sweet's Rainbow Brite With Finity (Imp Deu)

Feminine and balanced overall with a nice head and expressive, dark eyes. Good fringing on her tail and ears. Well set tail and level topline.

3rd: Geary, Mrs G Taliesyn Black Azalea

GB 

1st: Milroy, Mrs K Ringland Timeless Wishes At Farthinghall Taf Naf

Correctly proportioned head with nice markings, large and mobile ears set at the back of her head. Coat in good condition with good fringeing on ears and tail. Moved elegantly.

2nd: Taylor, Miss K Pamhurst Definitely Maybe With Netsrik

3rd: Collins, Mr And Mrs G Jorgealin Fire Magic At Steeplehouse

PGB

1st: Matthews, Mrs A Berestead Haute Couture

Liked her head, well proportioned with a fine muzzle, dark, rounded eyes, slightly rounded with large, mobile ears. Medium length neck leading to well laid shoulders, straight front and level topline. High set tail, carried correctly over her back. Moved well.

2nd: Maskell, Mrs K & Waller, Miss M Kazkell Lilnrose Dream

Feminine and dainty with a nice head and expression, dark and rounded eyes, well set and carried ears. Correct topline, high set tail that she carried arched over her back.

3rd: Young, Mrs S Jorgealin Tri Some Magic

LB

1st: Lees, Mrs C Lafford Golden Child JW

A very good quality bitch that I enjoyed going over, she has many fine qualities. Dainty would be the best way to describe her and many of her features. Correct head proportions with rounded skull and clearly defined stop, with large well furnished ears. A level topline with high set, well carried tail and excellent plume. She moved very well, with free action, parallel in front and rear.

2nd: Headley, Mrs C & Headley, Mr T Yeldaeh Lady In Red

Another attractive bitch, with elegant and free flowing action, appealing expression with round dark eyes. Level topline and a well set and carried tail.

3rd: Gregory, Mrs J K Tonkory For My Sins

OB

1st: Miller, Miss K & Ryan, Mr E Ch Feorlig Smart Cookie JW

I was thrilled with this bitch, when I picture a Papillon in my minds eye, this bitch fits the image most closely. Put simply, she is dainty, balanced in every way and spot on for size and overall shape. Front on, her head and ears with excellent fringing give the requisite appearance of a butterfly’s wings. She carries herself with such poise and elegance at all times, in particular when she’s on the move when she covers the ground effortlessly and moves parallel and strong in front and rear. Her coat is just as required by the standard, long fine and silky and falls flat on her back and sides. Was very pleased to award the BCC and BOB.

2nd: Orchard, Miss S Ch Panspayon Jewel Of The Nile

A quality champion with appealing head and expression, rounded and dark eyes, large and well set and carried ears, correct length of neck. Well constructed, with level topline and good rear angulation. Moved well with light, free flowing and positive action. Excellent coat and condition.

3rd: Walsh, Ms H Jorgealin Moon Star At Purepixie

VB

1st: Orchard, Miss S Ringland Yoko's Solo At Panspayon Sh.CM

A quite lovely bitch, dainty and feminine, nice head with rounded and dark eyes, large and well set and carried ears. Well constructed maintaining a level topline when stood and on the move. Moved well with light, free flowing and positive action. 

2nd: Borg, Mrs A C & Ms E Ch Petress Dark And Daring

Well balanced bitch of correct size with an appealing head and expression. Dark, rounded eyes; well placed and carried ears. Level topline, well angulated hindquarters. Moved with elegance and positivity.

3rd: Keown, Mrs M Ch Jorgealin Moon Magic

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