United Kingdom Toydog Society

Firstly, thank you to the UK Toy committee for inviting me to judge my breed at this prestigious show, it was a real honour. 

Secondly, thank you so much to all the exhibitors who entered under me and for giving me the opportunity to go over your lovely dogs and taking all decisions in such a sporting manner. There was a lovely atmosphere around the ring.

A couple of things that stuck out to me through the entry is that I fear we are finding far too many low on leg, a Papillon should be ‘well-balanced’ and you cant achieve this with short legs. One of my main worries is that I found far too many big and heavy papillons, this is so untypical for the breed and us breeders need to take a care in making sure this does not spiral out of control and we lose the complete essence of the breed.

Class 271 SBD/B (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1002 KERRISON & WILLIAMS, Mesdames J & J Lastayla Caramel Shortcake Nicely sized 2 year old S/W dog, who presents a lovely shape and outline. Ultra fine & dainty. Lovely head of the correct shape with kind dark eye. Large, mobile ears with good rounded tips. Very nice to go over, with everything in the correct place, however I would like to see him carrying more weight. Good straight legs, with great harefeet. Lovely level topline. Well angulated hindquarters. Long tail, set high, but carried a little too close to his back. Moves out ever so well, with excellent power and drive, free flowing and so sound. BSB

2nd: 1012 MATTHEWS, Mrs Jayne Baillion Be Unique showy & exuberant tri colour who presents an overall balanced outline when standing. Head of the correction proportions with a nice masculine expression. Well set ears large and mobile with a good amount of fringing. Medium length of neck set into well laid shoulders. Well bodied throughout, with a good depth of chest and spring of rib. Well angulated hindquarters. Straight legs with hare feet. Tail set correctly with a good plume. Moves well around the ring, just slightly untidy at front. 

3rd: 965 CURRY, Mr D T & Mrs W Wilachans Gryffindor For Davankirk

Class 272 VD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 969 FOYNES, Mr Aidan John Lafay Grand Prix 10 year old heavily marked tri dog who is so full of himself and completely belies his years. A complete character and showman. Very balanced dog with a handsome head of the correct shape and a kind expression. Lovely alert, mobile ears set well. Well bodied, with a good depth of chest and spring of rib. Well angulated hindquarters. Straight legs and correct harefeet. Tail set correctly and arched over his back, just held a fraction too tight. Moved around the ring like he owned it and loved every second. He just demanded Best Veteran in Breed and well deserved. 

2nd: 996 KEOWN, Mrs Mandy Jorgealin Midnight Magic For Kingshaven 9 year old sable & white dog of a different type to 1. Nice balance and shape. Abundant in coat, which was presented to advantage. Good head and eye. Large mobile ears. Not the neck and shoulders of my winner. Well bodied with a good depth of chest. Good level topline. Tail set well, held a little too close to his back. Moved superbly for his age in profile and very sound fore and aft.

3rd: 974 GEARY, Mrs Gill Taliesyn Black Walnut

Class 273 MPD (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1010 MANN, Mrs M & MANN, Ms B & MANN, Ms J Braunswood Mask Of Zorro By Melangel, very smart, alert, showy 8 months old R/S/W who presents a well-balanced outline when standing and on the move. Lovely head and expression, with dark expressive eyes, well defined stop. Well placed large ears, with some good fringing coming. Good length of neck, leading into well placed shoulders. Good straight front, finely boned. Good body and depth of chest. Good level topline. Well angulated behind. Tail set well, with a nice plume coming. Moved so soundly both coming and going and lovely in profile once settled. 

2nd: 947 BIGGERSTAFF - MOORE, Mrs Shirley Yeldaeh's Mr Hearwuud To Benzara very sweet R/W, that is a lovely size and shape. Gorgeous head, with lovely symmetrical markings, well defined stop and slightly rounded skull. Dark expressive eyes, set low. Large enough ears, set correctly with ample fringing coming. Good to go over, with enough body and well angulated fore and aft. Correct hare feet. A little character on the move, full of personality and he has a lovely profile action, just a little close behind. Presented and handled well.

3rd: 1028 PINDER, Mrs Angela Feyetas Love In The Dark At Starmarla

Class 274 PD (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1037 STANBURY, Mrs S Inixia Glamorous Guy another exciting puppy from this kennel who seems to be able to keep them coming. Striking 11 month old B/W who really caught my eye. When standing he is so well balanced and presents such a lovely outline. He did not disappoint me when I got my hands on him. He has the loveliest of heads, masculine but without being too coarse. Lovely melting expression with gorgeous dark eyes. Well defined stop. Very large, rounded, well placed ears, which he constantly uses, with plenty of fringing coming. Good length of neck leading into sloping shoulders and well angulated front. Forelegs straight with good harefeet. So well bodied, with a great depth of chest and spring of rib. Topline level both standing and on the move. Well angulated behind. Long tail, set well and arched over his back, good plume. When moving around the ring he has a lovely free flowing action and really strides out and is ever so sound. Delighted to award him BP and to see him go BPIS 4, well done!

2nd: 1044 THOMPSON, Lady Jane & AUSTIN, Mrs S & STANBURY, Mr Inixia Glamour Boy At Jhanakia litter brother to 1 and very much of the same mould and many of the same remarks apply. Glamour boy is another exciting puppy, who I am sure will have a successful show career. He is presented to advantage in super coat and condition and shown to get the very best from him. Today Glamourous Guy just pipped his brother to the post on his slightly sounder back end but two lovely puppies who I am sure will swap on many occasions. 

3rd: 1022 OLOF, Ms D Tarnock Love In Paris

Class 275 JD (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1007 LEE-SLATER, Mrs C Graycaz Where I Go Hugo's very showy, fine & dainty R/S/W who just loves to please his handler. This boy really is a lovely dog of the type I like. He is so well balanced when standing and is of a good size. Lovely head, of the correct proportions. Cheeky expression with lovely dark eyes. Good length of neck leading into a well angulated front. Good straight, finely boned legs with the correct harefeet. Well bodied, with a good depth of chest and spring of rib. Level topline standing and on the move. Well angulated hindquarters. Nicely arched, long tail, with ample feathering for his age. Lovely fine silky coat. Sound both coming and going once settled and moves out with drive. Once fully matured, I am sure he will trouble the best. 

2nd: 954 CASEY, Mrs J Inixia Happy Hour For Shamal lighty marked, dainty r/w dog of a good size. Good shape and outline but could have slightly more length of leg to complete the picture. Masculine head and expression. Large ears used well with fringing coming. Good length of neck placed into well laid back shoulders into firm topline. Nicely plumed tail set on well. Good depth of chest & spring of rib into strong short loin. Well angulated hindquarters. In lovely coat and condition. Straight legs, with good harefeet. Tail set correctly and carried perfeclty over his back with a nice amount of lift. Sound coming and going and moved well for his young handler.

3rd: 1036 STANBURY, Mrs S Inixia Finest Hour

Class 276 GD (12 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1043 THOMPSON, Lady Jane & AUSTIN, Mrs S & STANBURY, Mr Elendil San Miguel B/W dog who instantly catches your eye from across the ring for his excellent balance and shape. Masculine head, with a well defined stop and slightly rounded skull. Slightly thicker in muzzle than I prefer. Dark, expressive eye set low in skull. Superb large ears, with ample fringing and used to advantage. Excellent to go over, with medium length of neck and well placed shoulders. Super depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Level topline with tail set high off his back and nicely arched with enough plume. Ever so sound on the move with a super action in profile. A little out of coat today but I am sure once he has coated up, he will go to the top.

2nd: 953 CARTER, Mr Derek & CARTER, Mrs KARAN Graycaz On A Mission JW R/S/W dog with a lovely blanced outline when standing. Masculine head with solid markings and a dark kind eye. Large, well fringed ears which he used well. Well made throughout, with good front and hind angulation. Well bodied. Good straight legs and correct harefeet. Lovely plumed, long tail, just carried too tight to his back. Presented to perfection with an abundant silky textured coat. Moved out well and very sound just not the profile action of my winner.

3rd: 1035 STANBURY, Mrs S Elendil Knights Templar At Inixia

Class 277 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 998 KEOWN, Mrs Mandy Keomandi Fly Me To The Moon JW tri dog, that impressed me greatly the last time I judged but was at the awkward ‘junior’ stage - I was delighted to see him back under me today where he has most certainly bodied & coated up! Super for size and shape and he is so dainty and elegant. Most typical, beautiful head, with ideal symmetrical markings. Gorgeous expressive, well set eyes. Large, correctly set ears with enough fringing and used to advantage at all times. Well made bodied with excellent ribbing and body. Finely boned forelegs with correct hare feet. Super level topline and perfectly set tail, that is carried and arched high over his back with a good plume. He impresses greatly on the move and really catches the eye. Presented in tip top condition and I was pleased to be able to award him a well deserved RCC! 

2nd: 972 FOYNES, Mr Aidan John Lilacrose Final Touch For Lafay lovely, honest R/S/W dog. Good balanced outline when standing. Masculine head and expression but in no way coarse. Large, alert, ears which are set well. Good length of neck, placed into a well angulated front. Well bodied, good depth of chest and spring of rib. Topline held firm at all times. Good turn of stifle. Tail set on well, of a good length and carried well over his back. Straight legs and good harefeet. Moved out well and very sound.

3rd: 962 COOPER, Mr C Wilachans Thin White Duke

Class 278 LD (12 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1011 MASON, Miss Kara Finity Run The Gauntlet JW smart, lovely sized S/W who presents a lovely typical outline standing. He has the most beautiful head, lovely fine muzzle and good stop. Gorgeous dark expressive eyes. Wonderful large mobile ears used to advantage at all times. Lovely length of neck laying back into a well angulated front. Super body, giving for a good depth of chest and spring of rib. Level firm top line, held at all times. Well-turned stifle and good angulated hind quarters. Nice, finely boned legs and good harefeet. Correctly set tail of a good length and arched nicely over his back with a good plume falling either side. Moved out soundly but unfortunately today seemed a little lack lustre and lacked the enthusiasm I have seen in him previously and really made his talented young handler work hard for this win. Hopefully his title is not to far away.

2nd: 1046 TURNER, Mrs Susan Feyetas Love Me Tender very much the type of dog I like, this S/W male presents a typey well-balanced outline. Super head of the correct proportions with a well defined stop and finely pointed muzzle. Round, dark eyes, set low in skull giving a lovely expression. Large enough ears, set correctly with good fringing. Not the neck of my winner, making him appear a little ‘stuffy’. Well off for body, with a good spring of rib and depth of chest. Finely boned legs and correct harefeet. Level topline with tail set high off his back and arched nicely over with a good plume. Well angulated rear. Very sound fore and aft and a nice free flowing action in profile.

3rd: 1006 LEE-SLATER, Mrs C Graycaz Etienne

Class 279 OD (10 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1021 OLOF, Ms D Ch Tarnock Wiggle Giggle JW top quality 18 month old B/W who presents the most typical and elegant outline. Exquisite head and expression with dark sparkling eyes. Correct well defined stop and finely pointed muzzle. Superb large ears, that are set perfectly with ample amount of fringing and used so well to enhance his expression. Moderate length of neck, leading into well laid shoulders. Well bodied for his age with a good spring of rib. Finely boned, straight legs and correct hare feet. Level topline held firm at all times, with tail set correctly off his back and arched nicely over with enough plume. On the move he is full of attitude and really strides out with confidence, sometimes a little too much! He is very sound coming and going and presents a beautiful, elegant outline in profile. Silky coat presented beautifully. He is still only young and does have room to mature more as to be expected but today I could not deny him the CC & BOB, and I was thrilled to see him cut in the BIS line up. Very interesting to see, that I have awarded his sire a CC, his grandfather a CC and his great-grandfather a RCC! A type I must like! 

2nd: 1055 WHITEHILL, Mrs M Northlyte Buffalo Bill, another smart dog, a little more compact than the winner, a tri boy who scores for his overall breed typical head, beautifully placed ears and alert expression. He is a lovely size, well developed chest, good ribs and lovely lay of shoulder. He has fine bone down to hare feet, tail is ok but could have a little more lift. He moves parallel at all times with a lovely free flowing action. 

3rd: 1041 THOMPSON, Lady Jane & AUSTIN, Mrs S Skyvana Catch Me At Jhanakia JW

Class 280 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 955 COOPER, Mr C Wilachans Jasmine quality bitch, full of breed type and clearly loves her time in the ring. Feminine head of a good shape, with lovely dark eyes set correctly giving a sweet expression. Huge ears, well fringed and used at all times. So nice to go over with everything fitting into place. Level topline and well-set tail arched over her back with great plume. Moved out with elegance and verve and so sound both ways. For me, I would like to see a fraction more leg on her. 

2nd: 979 GLANVILLE-HUGHES, Mrs S Taliesyn Floribunda Of Brandonburg another lovely older lady & not showing her age at all. Very pretty bitch, with a lovely head and expression. Well set ears, always used with some good fringing. Very well put together with good front and rear angulation. Well bodied. Tail well set, with a good plume. Lovely, finely boned straight legs with the correct hare feet. Moved out well and soundly for her age.

3rd: 975 GEARY, Mrs Gill Taliesyn White Camellia

Class 281 MPB (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 991 HEADLEY, Mrs Christine & HEADLEY, Mr Tony R Yeldaeh's Miss Havisham, very promising puppy, that holds a lovely shape and outline standing. Very pretty head with a finely pointed muzzle and well defined stop. Dark, round eye giving an appealing expression. Correctly set, large ears used to advantage. Well made with everything flowing nicely into place. Good body and substance for her age. Fine, slender legs with correct hare feet. A character on the move and very happy, so much so she does tend to lift her front a little too much but I am certain this will settle as she matures. A little showgirl, who was presented to perfection and I am sure will have a promising show career.

2nd: 964 COOPER, Mr C Wilachans Heart Of Glass another lovely baby who really presents a lovely typical outline when standing. Super head, with large well-set ears used to advantage. Sparkling eyes that give a lovely expression. Very well made, with good body and substance and excellent angles both fore and aft. Level topline and high set tail, carried over her back with good plume coming. Moved out well with good reach and drive. Close up to 1, just lost her confidence towards the end of the class.

3rd: 1056 WHITEHILL, Mrs M Feyeta Love In The Mist

Class 282 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 967 DAVIDSON, Mrs Elaine & DAVIDSON, Mr Martin G Afterglow Snug As A Bug At Elmaraine TAF NAF a lovely sized tri with great overall balance and holds a lovely outline. Pretty in head with defined stop, good mouth, and dark, expressive round eye. Alert and attentive. Good deep chest with a well sprung rib. Decent length to loin, well muscled. Covered in a silky coat. Correct finely boned legs and hare feet. Moved out very well with her excellent young handler, just needs to settle a little in the rear but a very promising puppy who I sure will have a successful career. Happy to award her BPB.

2nd: 1038 STANBURY, Mrs S Inixia Something Special and she really is, however today she came sporting her summer bikini! A quality bitch who has Inixia stamped all over her. Beautiful head, with well defined stop, low set, dark expressive eye and large ears with rounded tips that she used to advantage. Medium length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Well ribbed with good body and substance. Nicely angulated rear, well let down hocks. Fine, slender boned legs leading to correct hare feet. Coat of the correct texture. Moves out with such style and very sound. Another very promising lady.

3rd: 1023 OLOF, Ms D Tarnock Rosaline

Class 283 JB (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 1008 LEE-SLATER, Mrs C Graycaz Dutch Courage I was very much impressed with this Red Sable bitch and she was a strong contender for top honours. Superb outline that really catches your eye. Glorious head of the correct shape, with dark, sparking expressive eyes. Very large, well set ears which are fringed beautifully and frame her face lovely. Super length of neck and well laid shoulders. Good body and substance with a lovely spring of rib. Firm, level topline. Tail set perfectly off her back, carried high and arched well over her back, just needs a little more plume to complete the picture. Slender, finely boned legs and correct hare feet. Well-turned stifle. On the move she is light and free and very positive coming and going. Presented in first class order, as always from this breeder/handler. She was within a hairs breadth of winning the RCC today but she just needs a little more time to coat up and once fully coated, I will expect her to gain her title with ease. 

2nd: 1034 SIMM, Mrs Sheila Summerjades Snow Queen With Ezhar fine and dainty tri, with a lovely pretty head of the correct shape and super expression. Enough neck leading into well laid shoulders. Good depth to chest and spring of rib. Topline held level at all times with tail set correctly off her back with good plume. Well angulated rear. Moved with a nice profile action and sound out and back.

3rd: 1014 MEACHAM, M/S Ann Hot Gossip Perlowy Raj Into Khanor

Class 284 GB (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1053 WALSH, Ms Helen Keomandi Lady Of The Lake dainty R/W bitch that presents a typical outline when standing. Level topline and well set, arched tail with decent plume. Feminine head, with lovely dark eye and sweet expression. Well set, firm ears, used to advantage. Good neck and shoulders with enough depth of chest. Well angulated hindquarters. Moved out freely and sound both ways. Correctly textured coat, presented well.

2nd: 985 GRIFFITHS, Dr E A & GRIFFITHS, Dr M L Manawyddan Springtime larger B/W bitch that holds a typical outline when standing with a perfectly arched tail. Pretty head but I preferred the expression of 1. Super large, well fringed ears. Well made, with good substance and correctly sprung ribs. Tail set high and arched over her back nicely with a decent plume. Graceful on the move and sound both ways.

3rd: 1040 STANMORE, Mr N & Mrs E Feyeta's Petite Bon Bon For Altaya

Class 285 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 1027 PINDER, Mrs Angela Afterglow Barbette With Starmarla JW a very pretty tri bitch that I have admired from outside of the ring for a while. Loved her size and neat shape. Gorgeous head, with well defined stop and finely pointed muzzle. Dark, expressive, round eyes, set low in the skull. Large ears, that are rounded at the tip with plenty of fringing and set correctly. Correct scissor bite. Medium length of neck, leading into correctly placed shoulders. Enough depth to chest and spring to rib with a good amount of body. Finely boned legs with correct hare feet. Nicely angulated hind quarters. Firm, level topline, with tail set high off her back, just carried a fraction too tight. On the move, she really comes alive, striding out with good reach and drive and very impressive to watch. Super sound coming and going. Another presented in 1st class order and I was delighted to award her the RCC in good company. 

2nd: 988 HARVIE, Ms Fiona Afterglow Barbie Doll With Penchrystona sister to 1 and very much of a similar mould. R/W Lovely for size and shape. Very pretty head, with a finely pointed muzzle & well defined stop. Dark, round, expressive eyes. Large ears, that ave good friging but could be set a fraction higher. Nicely made with good angulation fore and aft. Lovely free flowing action in profile and sound up and back. Presented in perfect condition.  

3rd: 993 HECTOR, Mrs Angela Caramel Dream Perlowy Raj At Taisett

Class 286 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 1025 ORCHARD, Miss Susie Panspayon Pennyroyale JW striking B/W bitch that really draws your attention with her classic silhouette. Lovely head of the correct shape with a decent expression. Very large, well fringed ears that she uses to advantage. Really lovely to go over, with a medium length of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Excellent depth to chest, well sprung rings and carrying more than enough body! Level topline with tail set correctly off her back with a super plume. She is so eye catching on the move with a lovely profile action and one of the soundest dogs here today. However, for me, she is just slightly too big and heavy in bone. If I could just shrink her down a size, she would be close to ideal.

2nd: 950 BUCKLEY-WATERS, Mrs I L & BUCKLEY, LORD D L R & BU Jorgealin Moon Dust For Sempefidelis lovely tri bitch along similar lines to 1 and clearly loves her time in the ring. She presents a lovely outline standing and just never stops wagging her perfectly set tail. Attractive head of the correct shape with a bright expression. Very large ears that were set correctly with ample fringing. Well bodied with a good spring of rib and level topline. Well angulated rear. Lovely mover and very sound coming and going.  

3rd: 999 KEOWN, Mrs Mandy Keomandi Just Call Me Angel

Class 287 OB (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 1016 MORRELL, Mrs S Ch. Athene Vom Schwabenhof For Temelora (Imp Deu) a beautiful phalene lady, that for me today was a standout in the bitches. Fully matured with a wealth of silky, superbly presented coat. Super outline, when standing and so attentive to her owner. Beautiful head, with ideal narrow white blaze. Slightly rounded skull, well defined stop and finely pointed muzzle. Heavily fringed ears that are set correctly and fall perfectly framing her face. Excellent length of neck, leading into well placed shoulders. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Level firm topline, held at all times. Well-turned stifle and good angulated hind quarters. Correctly set tail of a good length and arched nicely over her back with a good plume falling either side. She strides out freely on the move and is very sound fore and aft. I was very happy to award her the BCC, she put up a good challenge for BOB, however I just preferred the slightly more dainty appearance of the dog. A quality bitch.  

2nd: 1054 WHITEHILL, Mrs M Feyeta I'm On Fire beautiful bitch who is very much ‘my type.' Super outline having good length of leg. Loved her head, which is correctly shaped with a finely pointed muzzle and well defined stop. Dark, sparking eyes giving a gorgeous expression. Well made girl with everything flowing into the next however today I found she was lacking a little weight. Excellent topline and tail set. Well angulated rear with good muscle. She is super fine and dainty and so elegant on the move and very sound. Her coat is lovely and silky but she could benefit from a bit more to complete the picture. Handled and presented to perfection and was a strong contender today. 

3rd: 1024 ORCHARD, Miss Susie Panspayon Natasha JW

Judge: Kirsty Ryan (Feorlig)