NATIONAL DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mr Kevin Arrowsmith

Judging: Papillon, Toy Group

NATIONAL DOG SHOW 9TH MAY 2024 – PAPILLONS

Judge: Mr Kevin Arrowsmith - ARROWBIEN BEST OF BREED:

ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Oops I Did It Again Sunshoo

Dog CC:

DAVIDSON, Mrs Elaine & DAVIDSON, Mr Martin G Ch & Am Ch Elmaraine Chasing Rainbows

Res Dog CC:

DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Dual Ch Sky Butterfly Elven Cron Prince Spinillons

Bitch CC:

ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Oops I Did It Again Sunshoo

Res Bitch CC:

WHITEHILL, Mrs M Amicae Bright Spark

Best Puppy:

ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Miracle Starmaker

Best Veteran:

DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Ch Ir Ch NL Ch & Int Ch Spinillons Rebel Rowser JW

Best Special Beginner:

PINDER, Mrs Angela Elizabeth Afterglow Barbette With Starmarla

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the exhibitors who entered at the show, the committee were very complimentary about my entry figures!! Overall, I was very pleased with the quantity and quality of my entry, especially in my final overall winners. There are some key points I would like to highlight about our special breed. I believe we need to focus on these to ensure that we maintain the finer points of our breed in quality and type:

1)  Size,thebreedstandardstates“Height8-11inches”Ihavefeltforagoodwhilethat many are easily reaching or way over the top end of this scale. Whilst historically it may have been thought that larger means sounder, today I am glad to say that this is not the case. Papillons must be “dainty, well balance, little dog’s” I was so pleased that my main winners were well within the expected range.

2)  “Hare-like feet, fairly long with tufts of hair between toes”. This is a key breed point that makes this breed unique against many others, we must remember this when selecting for both show and breeding.

3)  Movementshouldbe“light,free-flowing,positiveandfreefromanyrestriction”this should accentuate the fine and dainty papillon, light footed butterfly that we all love.

Please bear these points in mind when selecting your show and breeding stock, if we do not then we will lose the refined breed typical points that make this breed special and will just create generic and plain dogs that are no longer “butterflies” or fitting of the breed standard.

Special Beginners Dog (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: QUINN, Mrs R Amber Beauty Xany

Black and White, up to size, however, held a firm topline and correct high set tail at all times. Good movement balanced in side gate. Large round ears, correctly set and mobile when on the move.
2nd: MEACHAM, M/S Ann Jayberry Cheekie Chappie In Khanor
Red Sable and white, in good coat and condition, this chap was in tune with his handler at all times, however, tended to drop his tail when standing.

Minor Puppy Dog (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: BORG, Mrs A C & Ms E G N Elendil Knights Templar

Very nice black and white puppy dog, exceptional neck, topline and tailset, this was held stood and on the move. Slightly longer cast in body currently, however, has plenty of time to come up on leg. Lovely expression, large ear and dark eye. Absolutely balanced in movement, free flowing especially in, side profile. This little chap moved with effortless reach and drive.

2nd: 6443 LEE-SLATER, Mrs C Graycaz Etienne

Dark red sable, huge round ears, correctly placed, good flowing neck into shoulders. This boy held a perfect topline on the move and stood, also his tail always over his back. He moved well, nicely balanced when settled, as only a baby he was holding back a little today.

Puppy Dog (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: URQUHART, Mr G Blackpark Smart As You Like

Very well presented tri colour, huge ears and very dark eye. Lovely profile on the move, holding excellent topline and showing off a jug tail with a significant plumb! I would like to see a slightly flatter skull and shorter muzzle; however he has time to develop and is very much a fine and dainty butterfly, especially on the move. Best Puppy Dog.

2nd: MASKELL, Mrs Karen Blackpark Doing The Lucamotion With Kazkell

Black and white male, lovely topline on the move, carried his tail well over his back. Good reach and drive a little narrower than 1 in front movement and needs to settle in his rear.

Junior Dog (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: NOLAN, Mrs Catriona Papplewick Pot Of Gold For Loerburn

Red and white, large mobile ears, dark eye, nice expression, furnishings coming on ears slowly. This boy was a little apprehensive coming into the ring, not wanting to put his tail up. However, came into his own when moving individually, tail straight over his back, holding a lovely topline and correctly set tail, nice hare feet. He had reach and drive, his side profile and movement won him the class.

2nd: SLATER, Mrs L Bresar's Almeno Tu Nell ' Universo In Zizula (Imp)

Red sable and white, upstanding dog, more furnishings than 1, nice expression. This boy moved with style, held a correct topline and tailset, not such elegance in neck and overall outline as 1.

Post Graduate Dog (10 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: MASON, Miss Kara Finity Run The Gauntlet

I liked this tri dog, he has a fine and dainty head, correctly proportioned muzzle to skull with dark eyes, rock hard topline and carried his tail correctly over his back. He moved well from all aspects and particularly in side profile, to be critical I would like a little more neck, which would add elegance to his outline.

2nd:LEES, Mrs Carol Lafford Black Onyx Jw

Black and white, once settled this lad was quite the picture moving, he is fine and dainty, he has a lovely head type, large ears and a well proportioned muzzle to skull. This lad moved well around the ring with an effortless profile like a true butterfly.

Limit Dog (9 Entries) Abs: 0

1st:BORG, Mrs A C & Ms E G N Elendil Crusader

Black and white, very balanced head, muzzle to skull, large dark eyes, pleasing expression. This boy is of good size, however does maintain a dainty style about him, especially when on the move which he does so freely and effortlessly. His side profile is lovely showing real reach and drive. He held his topline and tailset at all times, came against good competition in the challenge.

2nd: ANDERSON & ANDERSON, Mrs ,Miss Liz & Karen Northlyte Ring Of Brodgar
Red sable and white, lovely shape stood and on the move, firm and level topline, good tail set and carriage, good hare feet. This boy held himself well on the move, which he did with style. Large round ears, good balance in his head between muzzle and skull, really showing breed type. Lost out today to the winner’s effortless movement.

Open Dog (10 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: DAVIDSON, Mrs Elaine & DAVIDSON, Mr Martin G Ch & Am Ch Elmaraine Chasing Rainbows
Beautiful tri colour male. I have judged this dog before and he never disappoints me, if anything he has got better and better! He has the prettiest face, maintaining masculinity, huge mobile ears, correct muzzle to skull proportions, such lovely refinement in his head piece. He stood and moved so well, showing a clean outline, neck, to tailset which was carried high and correctly over his back. He oozed fine and dainty butterfly on the move, so light footed, with beautiful hare feel, still with excellent each and drive. I just loved this boy today and had no hesitation in awarding him the CC

2nd: DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Dual Ch Sky Butterfly Elven Cron Prince Spinillons

Tri colour male, this boy was exceptionally in tune with his handler and very well shown today. He was against strong competition today in this class. He has a lovely side gate on the move with free-flowing movement. Large mobile ears in good proportion to his skull, which whilst not as dainty as the class winner, still maintaining breed type. He is in exceptional coat, which was presented to perfection. I would like a little more neck to add elegance especially, side profile on the move. I was pleased to award him the RCC.

Veteran Dog (8 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Ch Ir Ch NL Ch & Int Ch Spinillons Rebel Rowser JW

Black and white male, this boy excels in movement, he has a lovely side gate, effortless reach and drive whilst holding a topline and tailset on the move. Slightly heavier in head than my ideal, however perfectly balanced and has amazing teeth for his age! He is beautifully presented and handled and really enjoyed his day. Best Veteran in Breed.

2nd: MOWATT, Mr C J & MOWATT, Mrs J D Iotastar's Brave New World

Such a fine and dainty little papillon, I love this little dogs character. Really lovely head piece, good size ears, which he uses well, they complement his finely abrupt muzzle so well. He is a real butterfly on the move, oozing breed type. He carries himself well, really enjoyed himself today, lost out on movement to 1 in this class today.

Special Beginners Bitch (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: PINDER, Mrs Angela Elizabeth Afterglow Barbette With Starmarla

Tri bitch, this little bitch really caught my eye, she oozed quality, very fine and dainty, lovely head type with large ears. She held a lovely topline and tailset, moved around the ring effortlessly with style. Very pretty bitch, with correct hare feet. I had no hesitation in awarding her this class. Best Special Beginner in Breed.

2nd: NUTTYCOMBE, Mrs Louise Tiffany Gold S Ostrova Shatcilinskogo At Loutony

Red sable and white, in good coat, well presented and handled. This bitch has a style about her when moving in the ring, not the refinement and breed type of the class winner today, however, large ears, nicely proportioned to her head. Level topline and correct tailset, moved with style and balance.

Minor Puppy Bitch (12 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Miracle Starmaker

WOW.... absolutely stunning tri colour puppy, just 6 months old and already looking a near perfect picture. This little bitch caught my eye from the moment that she entered the ring, she has a stunning head, perfectly sized and placed ears; which are mobile on the move. The ratio of muzzle to stop and skull for me is just perfection and just radiates breed type. She held and showed herself so well, perfect topline and tailset, whether stood or moving. When on the move, she had complete balance and effortlessly moved around the ring. At this point I really thought I might have found my Bitch CC winner from minor puppy! However, the quality today in the higher bitch classes, was very strong. I had absolutely no hesitation in awarding her Best Puppy in Breed (later taking Puppy Group 3!), I am excited to watch her future in the ring.

2nd: NEACHELL, Mrs Judi Gleniren I'adora At Suttonpark

Red sable and white, beautifully feminine, fine and dainty butterfly. This little bitch has such a lovely correct and balanced head, large and mobile ears. On the move she holds a firm and level topline, correct tail set and carriage. She has style and lovely side gate and profile on the move. This was a clear 2nd to the class winner, which I later found was her sister!

Puppy Bitch (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: STANBURY, Mrs S Inixia Sowton Sensation

Red sable and white, lovely puppy full of character. She moved around the ring with style and determination! Nice large ears set on well-proportioned head. She moved well front and back, creating a nice shape in profile, tailset was good and carried high over her back. She still needs time to settle.

2nd: GLANVILLE-HUGHES, Mrs S Brandonburg Doe In The Snow

Dark red sable and white, a little nervous today and struggled to get her tail over her back, although she relaxed as the class went on. Large and mobile ears, furnishings are coming. She held a reasonable topline most of the time and once settled carried her tailset over her back.

Junior Bitch (11 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 6473 ORCHARD, Miss Susie Panspayon Pennyroyale

Black and white, balanced head, large mobile ears. Excellent topline and tailset, she moved with style and nice rear drive. She was very attentive to her handler who had put her down and handled her exceptionally well.
2nd: 6496 WALKLETT, Mrs Judith Angullyon's Hermione
Black and white, huge ears, good reach of neck, firm topline on the move. She held a lovely tailset stood and on the move. Not as settled as 1 moving today, however a very nice bitch

Post Graduate Bitch (9 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: MOWATT, Mr C J & MOWATT, Mrs J D Iotastar's Pride And Joy

Black and white, exquisite in breed type, large mobile round ears, extremely fine and dainty in head, very nicely proportioned. Lovely hare feet, moved very well in side profile and also coming and going. She held her tail set correctly over her back showing off a great side profile on the move. This little bitch held a strong position in the challenge and I believe has good future potential.

2nd: HEADLEY, Mrs Christine & HEADLEY, Mr Tony R Yeldaeh's Mrs Pepperpot

Red sable and white, beautiful breed type, fine and dainty in head, lovely short muzzle, good stop and nicely placed ears. She moved around the ring like a true dainty butterfly, holding a good topline and showing a well-placed tail with plumb.

Limit Bitch (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: ORCHARD, Miss Susie Panspayon Natasha JW

Tri colour, very pretty, fine and dainty, lovely expression, large mobile ears, nice proportions to her head especially her muzzle, stop and overall expression. Good hare feet, she moves with a great topline and tailset, truly a little butterfly. Effortless movement around the ring, lovely side gate and profile. This bitch has a promising future and stood against very strong competition in the final challenge.

2nd: KIRK, Mrs E Lynflyer Rainbow Dancer At Kirkchase JW

Very nice tri colour, she has a lovely reach of neck, firm back and topline, carrying her tail well over her back. Lovely hare feet and free flowing movement in side profile. I like this bitch and felt that she met strong competition She met her class winner who excelled today on overall shape on the move today.

Open Bitch (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Oops I Did It Again Sunshoo

Red Sable and white stunning little butterfly, this little bitch screamed out to me when she entered the ring. Her head piece is just divine, short and finely abrupt muzzle, with well-defined stop, her ears are large rounded and mobile which just adds to the overall expression. This bitch did not put a foot wrong, stood or on the move, her tail was always over her back and carried correctly as was her topline strong and level. She has the correct hare feet and, on the move, she just creates a full picture of what a papillon should be. Her size is perfect as is her movement, make and shape, she is a little powerhouse. Whilst against strong competition in her class and final challenge, I had no hesitation in awarding her the CC and BOB.
2nd: WHITEHILL, Mrs M Amicae Bright Spark
Red sable and white, this bitch also shouts “look at me”, she has huge mobile ears, correctly set on and nicely proportioned head, her muzzle is slightly pointed, fine and short with a good stop. On the move she is a very busy little butterfly, she reaches out and drives from behind holding a good topline and carrying her tail over her back. Today she was against excellent competition, I was pleased however to award her the RCC.

Veteran Bitch (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: WALSH, Ms Helen Ch Jorgealin Moon Star At Purepixie

Red and white, this bitch is in good coat, presented and handled very well. She has large and mobile ears and a pleasing head. One the move she holds a good topline and tail set/carriage. Whilst she stood alone in her class today, she deserved the placement and entry into the challenge.

BEST OF BREED : 6475 ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Oops I Did It Again Sunshoo
Dog CC : 6407 DAVIDSON, Mrs Elaine & DAVIDSON, Mr Martin G Ch & Am Ch Elmaraine Chasing Rainbows
Res Dog CC : 6404 DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Dual Ch Sky Butterfly Elven Cron Prince Spinillons
Bitch CC : 6475 ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Oops I Did It Again Sunshoo
Res Bitch CC : 6501 WHITEHILL, Mrs M Amicae Bright Spark
Best Puppy : 6477 ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Miracle Starmaker
Best Veteran : 6406 DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Ch Ir Ch NL Ch & Int Ch Spinillons Rebel Rowser JW
Best Special Beginner : 6474 PINDER, Mrs Angela Elizabeth Afterglow Barbette With Starmarla

Class 2267 SBD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 6459 QUINN, Mrs R Amber Beauty Xany
2nd: 6453 MEACHAM, M/S Ann Jayberry Cheekie Chappie In Khanor
3rd:
Res:
VHC:

Class 2268 MPD (8 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 6397 BORG, Mrs A C & Ms E G N Elendil Knights Templar
2nd: 6443 LEE-SLATER, Mrs C Graycaz Etienne
3rd: 6468 OLOF, Ms D Tarnock Guy Fawkes
Res: 6488 THOMPSON, Lady Jane & AUSTIN, Mrs S & STANBURY, Mr Elendil San Miguel Naf
VHC: 6470 OLOF, Ms D Tarnock Wiggle Giggle

Class 2269 PD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 6493 URQUHART, Mr G Blackpark Smart As You Like
2nd: 6449 MASKELL, Mrs Karen Blackpark Doing The Lucamotion With Kazkell
3rd: 6459 QUINN, Mrs R Amber Beauty Xany
Res: 6434 HOBSON, Mrs R Wilachans Teddy At Rosenjon
VHC: 6402 COOPER, Mr C Wilachans Bollie

Class 2270 JD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 6463 NOLAN, Mrs Catriona Papplewick Pot Of Gold For Loerburn
2nd: 6479 SLATER, Mrs L Bresar's Almeno Tu Nell ' Universo In Zizula ( Imp
3rd: 6466 OLOF, Ms D Tarnock All Eyes On Me
Res: 6423 GREEN, Mrs Jacqueline Louise & COOPER, Mr Carl Panspayon Paddington Bear At Wilachans
VHC:

Class 2271 PGD (10 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 6452 MASON, Miss Kara Finity Run The Gauntlet
2nd: 6444 LEES, Mrs Carol Lafford Black Onyx Jw
3rd: 6411 FOYNES, Mr Aidan John Lilacrose Final Touch For Lafay
Res: 6454 MORRIS, Mrs Ann A Tarnock Tap Dance Teddy
VHC: 6408 ABBOTT, Miss Lucy Kenzduo Tulip Tyrant

Class 2272 LD (9 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 6396 BORG, Mrs A C & Ms E G N Elendil Crusader
2nd: 6394 ANDERSON & ANDERSON, Mrs ,Miss Liz & Karen Northlyte Ring Of Brodgar
3rd: 6491 TURNER, Mrs Susan Feyetas Love Me Tender
Res: 6489 THOMPSON, Lady Jane & AUSTIN, Mrs S Skyvana Catch Me At Jhanakia JW
VHC: 6430 HEADLEY, Mrs Christine & HEADLEY, Mr Tony R Yeldaeh's Mr Chizlewick

Class 2273 OD (10 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 6407 DAVIDSON, Mrs Elaine & DAVIDSON, Mr Martin G Ch & Am Ch Elmaraine Chasing Rainbows
2nd: 6404 DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Dual Ch Sky Butterfly Elven Cron Prince Spinillons
3rd: 6500 WHITEHILL, Mrs M Amicae Top Of The Class
Res: 6471 ORCHARD, Miss Susie Ch Nightfire's Be Unique In Style At Panspayon (im
VHC: 6395 ANDERSON, Mrs Christine Ch Pappretty Grt Expectations

Class 2274 VD (8 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 6406 DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Ch Ir Ch NL Ch & Int Ch Spinillons Rebel Rowser JW
2nd: 6455 MOWATT, Mr C J & MOWATT, Mrs J D Iotastar's Brave New World
3rd: 6446 MALCOLM, Mrs Hazel Anne & MALCOLM, Mr David & MALC Ch Feorlig It Must've Been Love
Res: 6413 GEARY, Mrs Gill Taliesyn Black Walnut
VHC: 6409 FOYNES, Mr Aidan John Lafay Petite Etoile JW

Class 2275 SBB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 6474 PINDER, Mrs Angela Elizabeth Afterglow Barbette With Starmarla
2nd: 6464 NUTTYCOMBE, Mrs Louise Tiffany Gold S Ostrova Shatcilinskogo At Loutony (
3rd: 6429 HARVIE, Ms Fiona Afterglow Barbie Doll With Penchrystona
Res: 6437 KERFOOT, Mrs Irene & KERFOOT, Mr Andy Flutterby Holly Blue
VHC: 6441 LAST, Miss Michaela & LAST, Mrs Shireen Melangel Miss Dollymix At Lastayla

Class 2276 MPB (12 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 6477 ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Miracle Starmaker
2nd: 6460 NEACHELL, Mrs Judi Gleniren I'adora At Suttonpark
3rd: 6445 LEES, Mrs Carol Lafford Ninja
Res: 6433 HECTOR, Mrs Angela Caramel Dream Perlowy Raj At Taisett NAF TAF
VHC: 6482 STANBURY, Mrs S Inixia Fashion Folly

Class 2277 PB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 6481 STANBURY, Mrs S Inixia Sowton Sensation
2nd: 6419 GLANVILLE-HUGHES, Mrs S Brandonburg Doe In The Snow
3rd:
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Class 2278 JB (11 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 6473 ORCHARD, Miss Susie Panspayon Pennyroyale
2nd: 6496 WALKLETT, Mrs Judith Angullyon's Hermione
3rd: 6467 OLOF, Ms D Tarnock Pop The Bubbles
Res: 6485 STANMORE, Mr And Mrs Neil And Elaine Feyeta's Petite Bon Bon For Altaya
VHC: 6490 THOMPSON, Lady Jane & AUSTIN, Mrs S Ablazzor Ebony And Ivory At Jhanakia

Class 2279 PGB (9 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 6457 MOWATT, Mr C J & MOWATT, Mrs J D Iotastar's Pride And Joy
2nd: 6431 HEADLEY, Mrs Christine & HEADLEY, Mr Tony R Yeldaeh's Mrs Pepperpot
3rd: 6424 HARLE, Mr B & Miss D Debrilyn Painted Lady
Res: 6461 NICHOLLS, Mrs Carolyn Dancing Destiny Mulan Sings At Cazarno
VHC: 6464 NUTTYCOMBE, Mrs Louise Tiffany Gold S Ostrova Shatcilinskogo At Loutony (

Class 2280 LB (8 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 6472 ORCHARD, Miss Susie Panspayon Natasha JW
2nd: 6438 KIRK, Mrs E Lynflyer Rainbow Dancer At Kirkchase JW
3rd: 6405 DAVIDSON POSTON, Mrs J Elena Kolekcja Szuwarka JW (IKC)
Res: 6487 STONE, Mrs S & ISHERWOOD, Mr T Stagedoor Isobelle
VHC: 6456 MOWATT, Mr C J & MOWATT, Mrs J D Iotastar's Hopes And Dreams

Class 2281 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 6475 ROBB, Mrs I & ROBB, Mr Glenn Gleniren Oops I Did It Again Sunshoo
2nd: 6501 WHITEHILL, Mrs M Amicae Bright Spark
3rd: 6486 STONE, Mrs S & ISHERWOOD, Mr T Tonkory Waiting In The Wings
Res:
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Class 2282 VB (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 6497 WALSH, Ms Helen Ch Jorgealin Moon Star At Purepixie
2nd:
3rd:
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VHC: