South Of England Papillon Club

I was delighted to be invited to judge at this show and had a thoroughly enjoyable day with such a lovely breed and exhibitors. I have always had a soft spot for the Papillon having handled many of them in my junior handling days. Thank you the committee for inviting me to judge and to exhibitors for graciously accepting my placings.

VETERAN DOG (7, 3abs)

1st - Morrell’s Serenglade Leap of Faith for Temelora - Black & White Phalene of 8 years old - not showing his age at all and still could show some of the youngsters how to move. Masculine yet handsome head and expression, skull with slight rounding between ears, defined stop, muzzle of good length. Dark, sparkling eyes well set in his skull, medium and round. Earset correct with correct dropped ears. Nice reach to neck, well sloped shoulders with good depth to chest, forelegs straight. Body proportions correct with enough length to body, ribs well sprung and carried well back, short, strong loin. Hindquarters sound and parallel with well bent stifles and parallel low set hocks. Good hare feet. Tailset high with good plume. Coat fine, silky and well presented. Moved very well from all angles. Pulled out all the stops to win RBD, Best Phalene Dog & RBVIS

2nd - Farrell’s Chetruda Dark Secret - Black & White 7 year old who has the most attractive of expressions. Dainty and well balanced. Head of good proportions, rounded between ears, definite stop with fine, pointed muzzle, nose well pigmented. Round eyes, dark and medium in size of good set. Large ears, well fringed which he used well. Good amount of neck into a sound front assembly, finely boned forelegs, chest of good depth. Body of good length, well sprung ribs, short loin. Sound hindquarters of correct angles. High set tail, well plumed. Straight, silky, fine coat of good texture. Another good mover.

3rd - Nash’s Ookiimimi Jitterbug

MINOR PUPPY DOG (6, 1abs)

1st - Urquhart’s Blackpark Smart As You Like - 6 month old tricolour who is obviously and expectantly very raw at the moment, but oh my there is lots to like about him! Everything is in the right place to develop correctly and I found him to be a rather exciting prospect. So well schooled for a youngster and full of confidence. Dainty and presenting a balanced outline. Handsome head, rounded between ears, fine, pointed muzzle with good stop, dark, expressive eyes fitting his face well, rounded and with dark rims. Large, erect ears set well. Good amount of neck into well laid shoulders. Straight forelegs of fine bone, hare feet. Body well proportioned with well sprung ribs carrying well back. Level topline. Sound hindquarters. High set tail with plumage coming in. Moved well. BPD, BMPIS

2nd - Orchard’s Panspayon Royal Romance - Another eyecatching tri who presents a lovely outline and is well balanced and of good size and type, however he just needs to find his confidence. Beautiful head with handsome expression, proportionate skull to muzzle ratio, rounded between ears, good length to muzzle. Dark, round eye of good size and set. Ears are large and erect but reluctant to use them today. Moderate neck, shoulders well placed, forelegs straight and of correct bone. Good length to body, not overly long, well sprung ribs, short loin and a level topline. Hindquarters well angulated. High tailset. Moved well when settled just a little unsure of himself and his surroundings today.

3rd - Matthew’s Baillion Be Unique

PUPPY DOG (2, 1abs)

1st - Olof’s Tarnock All Eyes On Me - 11month old black & white presenting a balanced outline and who is of good size. Handsome head of good proportions, rounded skull, definite stop and muzzle of good length. Black nose and eye rims. Sparkling dark eye, rounded and of good set with that twinkle of mischief in them! Good ears, large and of correct set. Nice reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, chest still to develop as expected at this age. Forelegs straight and of fine bone. Body of correct length, well ribbed back and of good spring, short loin, level topline. Firm hindquarters with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail with good plume. Fine, silky coat presented very well. Moved with confidence.

JUNIOR DOG (2, 1abs)

1st - Wells’ Metamorphic Maxim - Black & White of 14 months old. Pleasing size and scores highly on his handsome head and expression. Skull shape and proportions correct, slightly rounded between ears, defined stop and a proportionate, fine muzzle. Eyes are dark, rounded and well set complete with black eye rims. Large, erect ears of correct set which he used well. Would like a little more neck. Good amount of chest, forelegs straight of nice bone. Body proportionate with enough length, well developed with good spring of rib, carried well back, strong, short loin. Level topline which he kept at all times. High set tail of correct carriage, well plumed. Hindquarters well angulated. Moved OK.

YEARLING DOG (3, 1abs)

1st - Mason’s Finity Run The Gauntlet - Handsome tricolour, heavier in type than my ideal but scored highly on his overall construction and soundness. Excellent showman and his handler gets the best out of him. Masculine head and expression, rounded skull, definite stop with pointed muzzle. Dark eyes, round and of good size well set in his face, erect, large ears with good fringing which he used well. Good reach of neck fitting smoothly into well laid shoulders. Straight forelegs of good bone, good depth to chest. Balanced body proportions with well sprung ribs carried well back, muscular, short loin. Hindquarters sound with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. High tailset with good plume. Fine, silky coat presented in good condition. Moved well from all angles.

2nd - Farrell’s Invanse He Who Laughs Last - Daintier than 1st however I preferred movement and front assembly of the winner. Red Sable & White. Pretty yet masculine head of good proportions, well pigmented nose and eye rims. Dark eyes of medium size, well set. Large erect ears which he used well. Would like a little more neck and lay of shoulder. Forelegs straight and of correct fine bone. Hare feet. Proportionate body with well rounded ribcage, level topline and short loin. Sound hindquarters of moderate angulation. High set tail. Moved OK.

NOVICE DOG (2)

1st - Farrell’s Invanse He Who Laughs Last

2nd - Orchard’s Panspayon Royal Romance

GRADUATE DOG (3, 2abs)

1st - Marsden’s Finity Truly Unique - Tricolour of 2 years old. Nice head, masculine and of decent proportions, rounded skull between ears, fine pointed muzzle. Dark, round eye full of expression. Large, erect ears with good fringing which he used well. Enough neck into a good lay of shoulder. Straight forelegs, adequate depth of chest. Well bodied with good spring of rib carried well back. Hindquarters strong and sound with moderate bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail with handsome plume. Fine, silky coat presented in good coat and condition. Moved with confidence and animation keeping a level topline at all times

POST GRADUATE DOG (1)

1st - Morrell’s Melangel Magic Mix - Handsome boy of good size and shape, presented in excellent coat and condition. Masculine yet pretty expression with good rounding to skull, defined stop and proportionate muzzle. Eyes of correct set, shape and size, though would prefer them ever so slightly darker. Large, erect ears well set, firm leathers, good fringing. Moderate reach of neck fitting into well laid shoulders, straight, slender forelegs of fine bone. Good depth to chest. Solid little body in good muscle condition throughout, well sprung ribs carried well back, short loin with level topline. Hindquarters sound with well bent stifles and straight low set hocks propelling him on the move. Silky, fine coat presented in excellent condition. Moved well.

LIMIT DOG (3)

1st - Borg’s Elendil Crusader - Black & White male of 4 years old. For me, slightly up to size however his balance, overall construction, soundness and beautiful expression ticked all the boxes for me today. There is no denying he is male, but he is dainty without any trace of coarseness. He has such a handsome head and expression, well proportioned, rounded between ears with definite stop and fine pointed muzzle of correct length. His eyes are dark, round and fit his face well. Large, mobile ears of correct set and rounded tips with plenty of fringing. Good reach of neck carrying his head proudly, fitting smoothly into well laid shoulders, forelegs straight and of good bone, correct depth of chest. Correct body proportions, not overly long, ribs well sprung and carried well back, short muscular loin. Hindquarters parallel and well angulated with good bend to stifles and low set, straight hocks. High set tail with long, well fringed plume. Fine, silky, straight coat, profuse on chest and hindlegs presented in pristine condition. On the move, he comes alive, excuse the pun, but he floats like a butterfly around the ring with ground covering free flowing movement, sound and tidy coming and going with that added “look at me attitude”. Couldn’t be denied Best Dog and Best In Show.

2nd - Wells’ Skyvana Caught at Metamorphic - Another lovely exhibit who was unlucky to meet 1st on such good form today. Nicely balanced boy of good type, balance and shape. Preferred expression of 1st. Nevertheless, his head proportions are correct, slightly rounded skull, muzzle of good length. Eyes dark and round, well set and of good size. Good ear set, well fringed which he used well. Elegant neck fitting into a sound front assembly, well laid shoulders, forelegs straight and of good, fine bone. Body proportions correct, well sprung ribs, muscular loin and level topline which he kept at all times. Muscular hindquarters of good angles, propelling him well on the move. Tailset correct and well plumed, perhaps a little flat. Coat of correct texture, silky and fine. Sound moving from all angles.

3rd - Headley’s Yeldaeh’s Mr Chizlewick

OPEN DOG (2, 1abs)

1st -Ockenden’s Ringlands Oliver Twist - 6 year old R/S/W of good size and shape. Quality headpiece, masculine yet pretty, skull rounded between ears, defined stop and fine pointed muzzle of good length. Dark eyes fitting his face well, rounded and full of expression. Ears very large and mobile well set and with plenty of fringing. Good reach of neck, shoulders well laid and forelegs straight with correct bone. Nice depth to chest, body of good length, well ribbed back in good muscular condition throughout. Hindquarters well angulated with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail, well arched with long fringing. Single coat, flat and silky presented well. Moved OK.

SPECIAL OPEN PHALENE DOG (2)

1st - Morrell’s Serenglade Leap of Faith for Temelora

2nd - Stanbury’s Pinkmead Time Lord at Inixia - Tricolour of 2 years old. Scored well on his size and daintiness. Pretty head of good proportions, defined stop and skull rounded between his correct earset. Fine muzzle, well pigmented nose. Enough neck, would like a slightly better lay of shoulder. Body length correct, enough chest, well sprung ribs carried well back. High set tail with good plume. Coat flat and correct silky texture. Moved ok, not quite the front reach of 1st.

VETERAN BITCH (5, 1abs)

1st - Olof’s Tarnock Devore - Tricolour bitch of 8 years old. So full of herself and so full of joie de vivre! Well balanced and dainty of good size. Such a pretty, well proportioned head, rounded skull, stop well defined and correct muzzle length giving pleasing expression. Eyes dark, well rounded and spaced with glint of mischief. Ears large and well fringed, well set and used well which added to her charm. Well crested neck into a sound front assembly, well laid shoulders, good depth to chest, forelegs of correct bone. Good body proportions, level topline, ribs carried well back, well muscled throughout. Sound hindquarters of correct angles. High tailset well arched and with long, silky plume. Coat well presented, of correct silky texture, fine and flat. Moved freely and soundly with spirit and animation. Best Veteran Bitch & Best Veteran In Show.

2nd - Barnett’s Feorlig Viva La Vida - R/S/W - Another gorgeous veteran who is an absolute credit to her owner, pleasing for size, make and type. I loved her head and expression. Rounded skull, defined stop and fine pointed muzzle, such a feminine expression. Expressive dark round eyes well placed in her pretty face adding to her expression. Good earset, large, mobile and well set with good fringes. Enough neck, moderate front assembly, good depth of chest, forelegs of correct bone. Good length to body, level topline, well sprung ribs carried well back. Hindquarters well angulated. Good tailset, well arched with good plume. Not as positive on the move as 1st.

3rd - Nash’s Afterglow Gooseberry with Ookiimimi

PUPPY BITCH (4, 1abs)

1st - Orchard’s Panspayon Pennyroyale - 10 month old black and white who scored highly on balance, size and shape. Lovely head of good proportions, rounded between ears, defined stop and muzzle of good length. Dark, round, expressive eyes well placed in her face. Ears large, well fringed and mobile, firm, well set and with rounded tips. Good reach of neck, fitting smoothly into well laid shoulders, forelegs straight and of correct, fine bone. Chest developing well, good length to body, level topline, ribs well sprung, short loin. Well angulated hindquarters with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Tailset high, well arched with plume coming in well. Coat coming in well, fine and silky. Moved well from all angles holding a balanced outline. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Show.

2nd - Walklett’s Angullyon’s Hermione - Dainty, well balanced little tricolour. Pretty head of good proportions, good skull to muzzle ratio, well pigmented nose and eye rims. Dark, round eye of good size and set. Lovely earset, ears large and mobile with fringes coming in well. Nice amount of neck into a well put together front. Correct body proportions, level topline and ribs well sprung. Hindquarters well angulated. High set tail with good arch and hair coming in well. Moved soundly.

3rd - Olof’s Tarnock Pop The Bubbles

JUNIOR BITCH (3)

1st - Wells’ Farthinghall Belle - Lovely young tricolour who won this class on overall balance, construction and sound movement. Mid sized, good shape. Feminine head of good proportions, rounded skull, good amount of stop and muzzle of correct length. Well pigmented nose and eye rims. Ears large, erect and mobile,well set with good fringing. Reachy neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders, straight front, forelegs of correct bone, good hare feet. Body length correct, level topline held at all times, well ribbed back and of good spring, muscular loin. Hindquarters well muscled and of good angulation. Well bent stifles and low set, parallel hocks. Coat of correct texture presented well. High set tail with good plume. Moved soundly and freely from all angles with super attitude.

2nd - Nash’s Ookiimimi Serenity - Smaller in type and daintier than 1st however couldn’t match her on movement. Pretty head and expression, skull of correct shape, fine muzzle. Dark, round expressive eyes of good set, ears well set and used well. Enough neck into a moderate lay of shoulder, straight finely boned forelegs. Finer throughout, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Hind angels matching front, good tailset. Moved OK.

3rd - Walklett’s Farthinghall Dainty Doris at Angullyon

YEARLING BITCH (3)

1st - Hale’s Dance By Candlelight with Picolina - Delightful young black & white phalene who scored highly on balance, shape and size. Beautiful expression, slightly rounded skull, defined stop, muzzle of good length and in proportion. Darkest of eyes, round and expressive well set in her pretty face, correct earset, good drop and well fringed. Good reach of neck into a sound front assembly, forelegs straight and of strong, fine bone. Hare feet. Nice depth to chest, body of correct proportions, not overly long, ribs well sprung and carried well back, muscular loin. Hindqurters strong and sound. Silky, fine coat presented in good condition. High set tail with long plume. Moved well carrying a level topline at all times.

2nd - Headley’s Yeldaeh’s Mrs Pepperpot - Pretty R/S/W with pleasing expression. Lovely head of good proportions, fine pointed muzzle, good pigment. Expressive, round dark eyes of correct set, ears large with rounded tips and enough fringing. Fore and hind angles matching, enough chest, straight forelegs of good fine bone, hare feet. Correct body proportions, well ribbed back and short, taut loin, level topline. Fine, flat, silky single coat presented well. Tail set good but carriage could be slightly better today. Moved ok.

3rd - Nash’s Ookiimimi Serenity

NOVICE BITCH (1)

1st - Nash’s Ookiimimi Quicksilver - 2 year old black and white, full of beans and giving her handler a bit of a hard time today! Decent head and skull shape, slightly rounded skull, enough stop, fine, pointed muzzle. Eyes dark, of good size, shape and set. Large, erect ears which she used well. Would like a little more neck and lay of shoulder to balance her out. Enough depth to chest, finely boned forelegs. Correct body proportions, level topline, ribs well sprung, short loin. Moderate hind angles, good tail set. Moved ok.

GRADUATE BITCH (4)

1st - Orchard’s Panspayon Pennyroyale

2nd - Nicholls’ Dancing Destiny Mulan Sings at Cazarno - Black & White bitch. A little larger in size and heavier in type for me, however she took her place on her sound construction and movement. She has a good head of nice proportions, however I would prefer a darker eye to enhance her expression. Large, mobile ears of good set which she used well. Good neck into a well made front, good depth to chest, straight forelegs, correct hare feet. Nicely bodied, well ribbed back, level topline and muscular loin. Hindquarters strong and sound. Good tailset and carriage. Outmoved 3rd today.

3rd - Casey’s Melangel Lovely Lexi for Shamal

POST GRADUATE (5, 2abs)

1st - Olof’s Tarnock Devore

2nd - Diprose’s Lilacrose Touch of Talent - Delightful little tricolour who was unlucky to meet 1st on such good form today. She has a beautiful head and expression, correct skull shape, defined stop and finely pointed muzzle, good skull to muzzle ratio. Dark, round eyes of good size well set in her pretty face. Large, mobile ears with good fringes. Well constructed throughout with sound front assembly, finely boned straight forelegs. Good hare feet. Nice body proportions, well sprung ribs carried well back, level topline kept at all times. Hindquarters well muscled and of correct angles. Good tailset, although would like it a little more arched. Slightly out of coat today. Moved well from all angles.

3rd - Walklett’s Angullyon Enigma’s Secret

LIMIT BITCH (4, 2abs)

2 lovely bitches in this class.

1st - Morrell’s Aurora Vom Schwabenhof for Temelora - Beautiful tricolour phalene of 2 years old. Scored highly on her size, shape and balance. Of good breed type. Feminine expression skull rounded between her correct dropped ears, defined stop and correct length of muzzle. Dark, expressive round eyes well set and adding to her pretty expression, correct earset, well fringed and framing her face well. Lovely reach of neck flowing elegantly into well laid shoulders, well boned forelegs, hare feet. Good body proportions, correct length, well sprung ribs carried well back, muscular, short loin. Spirit level topline which she kept at all times. Hindquarters well muscled with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks which propelled her on the move. High set tail, well arched with long plume. Fine, silky coat presented in excellent condition. Moved freely with ground covering movement and good reach and drive. RBB & Best Phalene In Show

2nd - Wells’ Metamorphic Flyte - Another lovely little tricolour who again presents a well balanced, shapely outline, good for size and type. Head of good proportions, slightly rounded skull, definite stop and fine, pointed muzzle. Dark, round eye of good size and set, large, mobile, erect ears with good fringing well set on her skull. Reachy neck of good length fitting into a sound front assembly. Finely boned forelegs. Hare feet. Good length to body, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Sound hindquarters. High tailset with handsome plume. Another very good mover.

OPEN BITCH (6, 3 abs)

1st - Orchard’s Panspayon Natasha JW - Stylish 2 year old tricolour who topped this trio of glorious bitches who I am sure will change places many times over their careers. Dainty, of good size and type, well balanced with good outline. Feminine, pretty expression with correct head proportions, well defined stop, correct length to muzzle. Eyes dark and expressive well set in her skull. Ears set well at 45 degrees, carried erect and used well, complete with abundant fringes. Nice neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders, forelegs straight and of fine bone. Correct body proportions, well sprung ribs carried well back, muscular loin. Hindquarters well muscled and of correct angles, well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Correct coat, silky and fine in texture. High set tail, well arched and with long plume. Moved soundly from all angles, true coming and going keeping a level topline at all times. Best Bitch & Reserve Best In Show.

2nd - Morrell’s Johnasta Georgia for Temelora - Another quality exhibit, tricolour of 4 years. Beautiful head and expression, correct skull to muzzle ratio, defined stop. Dark, expressive eyes, round and of good size and set. Ears large and erect, set at correct angle and with plenty of fringing. Well constructed front assembly, fine bone and good hare feet. Good depth to chest, level topline, ribs well sprung and carried well back, short, muscular loin. Sound hindquarters. Silky, flat, fine coat presented in excellent condition like all exhibits from this kennel. Moved freely and soundly.

3rd -Morrell’s Athene Vom Schwabenhof for Temelora

SPECIAL OPEN PHALENE BITCH

1st - Morrell’s Aurora Vom Schwabenhof for Temelora

2nd - Morrell’s Athene Vom Schwabenhof for Temelora - Litter sister to my RBB and many similar comments apply. They are both so alike and no doubt will change places in their show careers. Beautiful head with correct skull to muzzle ratio, dark, expressive eyes, round and of correct set, well fringed ears of correct set. Well constructed throughout with well laid shoulders, good depth of chest, straight forelegs and good hare feet, correct body proportions, spirit level topline, good spring of rib. Hindquarters matching fore, well bent stifles and straight, parallel hocks. High tailset of good carriage. Sound moving from all angles.

Claire Mills