Scottish Kennel Club

The Scottish Kennel Club – General Championship Show – 14th / 17th May 2026

PAPILLON

I would like to the thank the SKC for their invitation to judge Papillon’s at the above show, as well as the Stewards who worked hard for me enabling me to move the classes on and not least of all the exhibitors who brought their dogs to the show for my judging opinion. I had some lovely dogs to go over. Thank You.

I could see an improvement in the rear movement since I judged the breed some 2yrs ago whether this was due to being shown on a hard surface against a grass venue previous at my last appointment.  However, I did notice the lack of hare feet and as its one of the characters of the breed lets get it back as it sets it apart from other breeds, we need to focus on keeping the hare foot.  Also, the length of the structural tail on some where very short but overall, the presentation of all was good.

Minor Puppy Dog (1)  1st Olof - Keomandi Skys the Limit among Tarnocks 8 mnth Tri - Nice little happy puppy showing well and did everything its handler asked. He has a lovely head with good dark eye giving him a lovely expression, good stop and correct laid ear set, lovely front and well laid shoulders, good level top-line on the move and was true both going away and on the return. A joy to judge.

Puppy Dog (3)  1st Whitehill - Foerglig Spark of Life 9 mnth Red Sable - Best Puppy – I was pleased to hear this little man went on to get 2nd Toy Grp (Group Judge Mrs A Hardy) which didn’t come as a surprise as he has a future in front of him which I will following.  He has a good front with a good spring of rib and moves well keeping a level top-line and parallel movement both going away and returning and looked good in profile.  He has well laid shoulders and reach of neck flowing into a nice level back, and turn of stifle, which he showed off when on the move.  His head is strong with a lovely dark eye, correct bite and ear set just awaiting to fringe up, all making a lovely expression. He was settled on the table and knew his job for his age.

2nd Keown - Keomandi Remus 9 mth Tri -  Again, another nice quality puppy worth watching for. He had a lovely head with correct bite and dark eye giving a lovely expression finished off with correct ear set, he had well laid shoulder with good reach of neck flowing to a well-shaped body and level top-line with a good tail set. Moved well and paid attention to handler but just not as settled as no:1 another time these 2 puppies could change position he pushed hard.

3rd Morrell - Melangel Unforgetable for Temelora

Junior Dog (2 – 1) 1st Davidson - Northline Silver Surfer 17 mnth Black/White - Nice dog coming on with a lovely head and dark eye, lovely expression and good stop moved well for his age both true moving away and coming back, a little unsure but when he used his tail showed a nice shape.

Post Graduate Dog (3 – 1) 1st Fenn-Webber - Tarnock Pocket Scotch JW Black White - He was a wonderful dog to go over a fine bone structure and good reach of neck, and well laid shoulder and nice angles leading into a level top-line, he moved well both ways and looked nice in profile. He had a classic head with everything coming together with dark eye good stop and correct scissor bite and ears.

2nd Olof - Tarnock Love in Paris JW Tri - Another nice dog from the same kennels, fine boned and a lovely expression which comes from the dark set eyes leading into well placed ears, which he used to his advantage.

3rd Whitehill – Amicae Play with Fire 

Limit Dog (6) 1st Keown - Keomandi Fly Me to the Moon Tri JW - Reserve Dog CC - This dog shone in the class, knew his job chased the Dog CC hard. He has a lovely fine boned papillon, with correct front and shoulder, lovely reach of neck and level top-line which he showed off when he moved. He was true with his movement both going away and, on the return, and looked lovely in profile. Lovely silky coat and well fringed ears which he used to his advantage. He did everything his handler asked of him. 

2nd Hector - Amber Beauty Valentino at Taisett (imp Pol) Tri - This was another little dog that new his job, but just wasn’t as settled as no: 1, places could easily change on another day.  He had good movement, fine boned a well present dog, good front, reach of neck moving into a level top-line and good tail set which he carried well

3rd   Thompson. Austin. Stanbury. - Inixia Glamour Boy at Jhanakia Black/White

Open Dog (4)  1st Whitehill - Northlyte Buffalow Bill Tri - Dog CC – I was pleased to hear that the awarded CC has made this dog up to a Champion (subject to the RKC approval), were do I start he had an air about him when he came into the ring, and I wasn’t disappointed on going over him. He had a classic papillon head with the correct bone structure, lovely dark eye giving him a wonderful expression, correct bite and lovely clean mouth, correct nose proportion leading a well-defined stop, and right ear set well fringed which he used to his advantage. Good front with just the right depth of chest, level top line and well-muscled hind quarters, and good tail carriage. His movement was parallel both front and rear and kept his top-line when viewed in profile.

2nd  Thompson. Austin. Stanbury. - Elindal San Miguel Black/White - A sound dog with lovely movement both going away and, on the return, and covered the ground well which showed in the profile movement. A lovely head and with the correct ear set, good stop and a nice dark eye.  Good front and reach of neck flowing into level top-line and well sprung ribs.  

3rd Lee-Slater - CH Graycaz Etienne Tri

Veteran Dog (3)  1st Thornton - CH Milbu Ciciobello at Shevid JW VW (Imp LVA) Black/White - Best Veteran lovely old man who still got his ring presence and was nicely presented however was a little unsettled on the table but settled once on the floor. He had a lovely balance about him, good head with a nice dark eye and expression and good ear set. Kept his top-line on the move and looked good in profile. He had hare feet which was lovely to see.

2nd Taylor - Pamhurst  Capricco at Kanetayl Red/Sable - This was another lovely old man which was a pleasure to go over, again could move well and kept his top-line when moved. He had a lovely expression and used his ears to his advantage.  He had good shoulders and good spring of rib and a nice tail set carrying his tail well over his back

3rd Malcolm - CH Foerlig It Must’ve Been Me

Special Beginners Dog (1)  1st Taylor - Pamhurst Capriccio at Kanetayl Red/Sable

Best Special Beginner (1) – As per 2nd Veteran

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (2) 1st Walsh - Purepixie Red Admiral Red/Sable - Lovely turned-out dog of good type. Had good movement and kept his top line on the move which was apparent looking at him in profile. He had nice head with good set ear and scissor bite. Good front and well sprung ribs and correct tail set and hare feet

2nd Taylor - Pamhurst Capriccio at Kanetayl Red/Sable - As per 2nd Veteran

Minor Puppy Bitch (2) 1st Olof - Tarnock Enchanting Eevee Tri 6mths - Lovely happy puppy with plenty of attitude. Sweet head with dark eyed and used her ears to her advantage. Good body with a nice tail set. Moved well when settled

2nd Hector - Taisett Truly Scumptious Red 8mthsAnother nice puppy learning her trade. Good front and spring of ribs, kept her top-line on the move, was true in her movement moving away and return. She pushed No:1 hard and I am sure the position will change regularly as they compete.

Puppy Bitch (1-1)  1st Keown - Keomandi’s Sweet Dreams among Tarnock Tri 9mths - Nice compact puppy with a lovely head, correct scissor bite, stop and ear set with lovely dark giving her a lovely expression.  Good front moving into well sprung ribs and level top line and tail set, had a lovely coat for her age. Moved true both going away and, on her return, keeping her top-line in profile.

Junior Bitch (3)  1st Whitehill - Under Boardwalk Black/White 17mnths - Lovely bitch, of good type with a nice dark eye, scissor bite and ear set. Moved into nice shoulders and good spring of ribs and nice deep chest. Good top-line and tail set with nice turn of stifle. Moved well both away and returning and did everything to please her handler.

2nd Anderson. Annderson . Kierman. - Northlyte Phoenix Rising Tri 17mnths - Nice, precented bitch, had a lovely head with lovely dark eye, good scissor bite and well-set ears which she used to her advantage moved well and carried her tail correctly. Likes her food.

3rd Savage - Zizula Loves Shines Bright for Abberton Red/Sable

Post Graduate Bitch (4) Keown 1st Keomandi Moon Light Senenade JW Red/White - A clean looking bitch with a lovely head and expression, dark eye. She has a fine muzzle with good scissor bite and correct stop. Well set ear, which she carried well on the move. Good shoulder leading to good spring of ribs with nice depth of chest, lovely top-line which she kept on the move when watched in profile with correct tail carriage. Her movement was true when asked to go away and return.

2nd Whitehill Amicae Moon Magic Tri - She had all that No 1 had to give and pushed hard. Again lovely head with dark eye and expression. Good scissor bit and fine muzzle and correct ear set. Nice depth of shoulder and sprung ribs and depth of chest. She kept her top line on the move. Another day they could change place.

3rd Davidson - Afterglow Snug as a Bug at Elmaraine Black/White

Limit Bitch (6-1) - 1st  Lees - Lafford Ninja Tri - Reserve Bitch CC A lovely compact bitch who has everything going for her, a lovely head with a nice fine muzzle with a correct stop. Had a good scissor bite and well set ears with fringing. Nice dark eye giving a sweet expression. She had a good reach of neck and well laid shoulders and level top-line on the move which was a pleasure to watch.

2nd Keown - Keomandi Lady of the Lake at Paradise Red/Sable - Nice bitch showed well and did everything that her handler asked. Well balance head and correct bite, fine muzzle and correct ear set with lovely fringes. Good body with a level top line, true moving both ways and had a lovely gait.

3rd Austin Thompson - Ablazzor Silver and Gold at Jhankia Red

Open Bitch (3) 1st Robb - CH Gleniren Miracle Starmaker Red/Sable Bitch CC and Best of Breed - I was pleased to hear that this little girl took 1st in the Toy Group under Dr AG Schemel. Smart little girl another with a balanced head, good scissor bite, fine muzzle with a lovely dark eye giving her a lovely expression. Well fringed ears and flowing coat. She had a good reach of neck and well laid shoulders with a good spring of rib and depth. A straight top-line and correct tail set well fringed. She moved well on profile taking her handler with her. 

2nd Morrell - CH Athene Vom Schwabenhof for Temelora (Imp DEU) Tri - This bitch had a lovely head with fringing framing her face correct scissor bite and good reach of neck, lovely, angled shoulders with a good depth of chest. Moved well.

3rd Austin Thompson - Ablazzor Ebony and Ivory at Jhanakia Black/White

Veteran Bitch (0)

Special Beginners Bitch (0)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (0)