Leeds City & District Canine Association

Thank you to Leeds committee for inviting me to judge Papillons at this prestigious show. I was delighted with my entry in both quality and quantity and thank you to all exhibitors for allowing me the pleasure to judge your lovely dogs. Many thanks to my stewards who kept things running smoothly.

Special Beginners Dog/Bitch (3)

1st Halfpenny’s Imperialtor Witch Bear - 11 month old tricolour bitch who presented a good outline. Pretty head and expression with a slightly rounded skull, fine, pointed muzzle of good proportions. Expressive, medium sized dark eye fitting her face well and of correct set. Well pigmented nose and eye rims. Firm, large erect ears with fringing coming in well. Neck of good length and fitting into well laid shoulders, lovely straight forelegs of fine bone, chest developing well. Good length to body without being overly long, well sprung ribs carried well back to a short loin. Sound hindquarters, would prefer slightly more bend to stifles. Tail well set and with good plume but just a little flat. Moved well in a coordinated manner. Best Special Beginner in Breed and delighted to see her take Best Special Beginner in Group. Very well done!

2nd Kerrison’s Keomandi Silver Moon Magic - Another bitch, this one 9 months old, of good size, dainty. Feminine, lovely head proportions, skull slightly rounded with proportionate muzzle. Dark, round eyes well placed in her pretty face, dark eye rims. Large, erect ears of good set, well fringed for age and she used them well. Good neck into a decent front assembly, chest developing well for age, finely boned forelegs, standing a little 10 to 2 today. Ribs well sprung and carried well back to a taut loin. Level topline. Hindquarters well angulated with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. Straight, silky coat presented well. High set tail, perhaps a little flat. Moved well 

Minor Puppy Dog (1)

1st Whitehill’s Northlyte Wy It - Delightful little tri boy enjoying his first show at just 6 months old and taking the noisy tents all in his stride. Such a happy little person! Dainty and well balanced, of good size and type. Although very raw - what else would you expect at this age? - everything is proportionate and in the right place to develop into a rather lovely young man indeed. Gorgeous head of good proportions, slightly rounded skull, muzzle of correct length, fine and pointed, well pigmented nose and eye rims. Dark, expressive eyes so full of mischief, well rounded and of good size, well placed in his skull. Large, erect, mobile ears. Nice neck into a sound front, finely boned forelegs. Nice ribbing, level topline. Sound hindquarters of correct angles. Moved with animation and super attitude!

Puppy Dog (5, 1abs)

2 really lovely litter brothers topped this class - lots to like about both and not much separating them today, 1st just presented a slightly cleaner outline. I am sure that they will change places many times in their careers. 

1st Ryan’s Feorlig Piece Of Cake - 11 months, really pleasing shape with balanced outline. Good size. Masculine head of good proportions, slightly rounded skull, definite stop with a fine, pointed muzzle. Well pigmented nose and eye rims. Slightly rounded, dark eyes fitting his face well and well set. Large, erect ears, well fringed which he used well. Well crested neck of good length into well laid shoulders. Forelegs straight and of quality bone, forward facing hare feet. Nice depth to chest. Good length to body without being overly long, ribs well sprung and carried well back to a short, strong loin. Level topline carried at all times. Hindquarters well made with correct angulation, good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail, well arched over his back with handsome plume. Straight, silky, flat coat presented well. Moved soundly and confidently. BPIB and seriously considered for RCC.   

2nd Whitehill’s Feorlig Spark of Life - Another lovely, typy boy who again, presents a balanced outline and is a lovely little shape. Head of good proportions, expression slightly softer than that of his brother’s, skull slightly rounded between ears, proportionate fine muzzle. Expressive, dark rounded eyes well set in his handsome face. His ears are large and mobile, erect and with plenty of fringing. Nice amount of neck into a sound front assembly, good depth to chest, forelegs straight. Well sprung ribs carried well back, level topline, short, taut loin. Good angulation to hindquarters, matching that of his fore. Abundant coat for age, straight, soft and silky, presented in excellent condition, his white is pristine. Moved well from all angles.

Junior Dog (7, 1abs)

1st Verity & Moor’s Tresor De Tosha De Norabelle - Beautiful 15 month old tricolour who is of lovely size and type. Dainty, fine boned and presenting a balanced outline. He has such a lovely head, masculine, yet sweet and so pleasing to look at, slightly rounded skull, definite stop and a fine, pointed muzzle of good length. His eyes are dark and round, well set and of good size. His ears are erect, large and mobile with lovely fringing. Nice reach of neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders, finely boned forelegs, straight. Hare feet with good feathering. Nice depth to chest. Well sprung ribs carried well back to a short loin. If being picky could have slightly more body. He has well muscled hindquarters which are well angulated and parallel. High set tail carried well over his back. Straight, flat, silky coat presented pristine condition. Moved freely and soundly from all angles. RCC in some strong competition. 

2nd Stanbury’s Inixia Gorgeous George - Beautifully headed black & white, so handsome. Well balanced throughout and of good type. Skull slightly rounded, definite stop and correct length to muzzle. Expressive, dark round eyes of correct set. Erect, large ears, firm, well set and with plenty of fringing framing his face well. Enough neck into a sound front assembly. Proportionate body of good length, well ribbed back to a short loin, level topline kept at all times. Hindquarters of good angles with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail with good plume arched well over his back. Silky, straight, flat coat presented well. Moved soundly with animation.  

Post Graduate Dog (8, 1abs)

1st Carter’s Graycaz Making Moonlight - Topped this class on his construction and movement. 18 month old, out of a slightly larger mould than my other class winners up to this point but ever so sound and retaining good type. Masculine head of good proportions. Dark eyes, slightly rounded and of good size well set. Ears large, erect and well fringed with good rounding to tips. Neck of good length, well crested and flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders. Good depth to chest, forelegs straight and of quality, fine bone, lovely hare feet. Nice length to body, proportionate, well sprung ribs carried back to a firm, short loin, topline level. Hindquarters strong and sound. High set tail well arched over back. Lovely straight, silky coat turned out in excellent condition. Moved well with good reach and drive. 

2nd Mowatt’s Iotastar Spirit Of The North - Another very nice exhibit whose head and expression I actually preferred over 1st, however he could not match the movement of his competitor. Proportionate and well balanced, of good size and well coated. Balanced head with good skull to muzzle ratios giving him a masculine yet sweet expression. Erect ears, mobile and with good fringes. Enough neck into moderate shoulder angle. Chest of good depth, forelegs straight, hare feet. Good length to body, well sprung ribs. Level topline. High set tail well arched 

over his back. Angles of hindquarters matching that of his fore. Coat of correct texture presented well. Moved steadily.

Limit Dog (11, 3abs)

1st Stanbury’s Inixia Glamorous Guy JW - Black & White young man of beautiful type and another that I could have easily signed a green card for. So well balanced and of good size and shape. Fine and dainty. Exquisite head and expression, masculine yet sweet and very pleasing to look at. Skull slightly rounded, ideal amount of stop and a muzzle of correct length, fine and pointed. Lovely, dark round eyes of good size well placed in his handsome face. Firm, large, erect ears with rounded tips and plenty of silky feathering framing his face well. Well crested neck of good length fitting seamlessly into a sound front assembly. Well laid shoulders, good depth of chest, forelegs straight and fine and finishing with good hare feet. Ribs well sprung and carried well back to a muscular, short loin. Hindquarters strong and sound with nice bend to stifles. High set tail well arched over his back. Good plume. Moved well with style and soundness.  

2nd Keown’s Keomandi Fly Me To The Moon JW - 4 year old tricolour male who I judged as a youngster and he has matured into a lovely example of his breed. Lovely size and balanced, full of good type, dainty and fine boned. Such a handsome head and expression, proportionate and well balanced with slightly rounded skull, good length to muzzle. Dark eyes of good set, shape and size. Large, erect ears which he used well, good fringes. Nice reach of neck into well laid shoulders, nice depth to chest, forelegs fine boned. Good hare feet. Body well made with well sprung ribs, short loin with slight arch to belly. Well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail of correct carriage. Straight, silky single coat presented very well. Moved well from all angles keeping a level topline.  

Open Dog (9)

1st Ryan, Roosens & Goessens Bel Ch Wanna Be A Villain Daydream Believers - Eyecatching tricolour who scored highly on balance, size and movement. So attentive to his handler and super attitude. Presents a clean, well balanced outline. Gorgeous head, masculine yet attractive and sweet expression. His skull is slightly rounded between well fringed, large, erect ears, definite stop and a fine, pointed muzzle of good length. Expressive, round dark eyes well placed in his handsome face. Lovely neckline flowing gracefully into well laid shoulders, enough chest, finely boned, straight forelegs. Good length to body, well sprung ribs carried well back to a short, firm loin. If being picky would just like slightly more body on him but this doesn’t detract from his obvious qualities. Hindquarters are well made with good angulation. High set tail with good plume carried well over his level back. Comes alive on the move and just floats around the ring with effortless, free movement. Couldn’t be denied the CC today in good company. Delighted to hear that this gave him his crown. 

2nd Lee-Slater’s Ch Graycaz Etienne - Another lovely exhibit of different type to 1st. Not quite the reach and drive of 1st but very deserving of his place in this strong class. Very well constructed, pleasing outline and well presented. Masculine head and expression, wWeell balanced with good rounding to skull, definite stop and fine, pointed muzzle of good length. Nice reach to neck fitting into a sound front assembly, nice depth to chest, finely boned, straight forelegs with correct hare feet. Well bodied with good spring of rib carried well back to a short, taut loin. Hindquarters well angulated with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail well plumed and carried well over his back. Straight, silky coat of correct texture presented well. Moved soundly. 

Veteran Dog (5, 1abs)

1st Thornton’s Ch Milbu Ciciobello at Shevid - Beautiful 8 year old black & white who presented a picture of balance and elegance. Nice size, well constructed and defying his age. Lovely head proportions giving a pleasing expression. Dark, expressive eyes, well rounded and well placed in his skull. Large, erect ears, very mobile and with plenty of silky fringing. Well crested neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders, good depth of chest and straight forelegs of fine, quality bone. Nicely bodied with decent muscletone throughout, ribs well sprung and carried well back to a short, taut loin. Muscular hindquarters with good angulation. Abundant, straight, flat, silky coat well presented. Tail well curved over his back with handsome plume. 

2nd Griffiths’ Manawyddan Harryhare - Another very nice exhibit, black & white, 7 years old and unlucky to meet 1st on such good form today. Well proportioned head, skull slightly rounded, defined stop and pointed muzzle of good length. Expressive, dark, round eyes well set and of good size. Large, erect, mobile ears of good set, well fringed and used well. A nice reach of neck which fits well into a sound front assembly. Nice depth to chest, forelegs straight and of strong, fine bone. Good length to body, not overly long, coming from a well extended ribcage of good spring, taut loin, with slightly tucked up belly. High set tail, well arched over a level topline. Straight, flat, silky coat presented well. Moved well with animation. 

Minor Puppy Bitch (6, 2abs)

1st Slater’s Zizula Glowing Sapphire - Really raw baby and wearing her bikini but presenting a good outline and is a lovely little shape. Everything is in the right place at this stage in her development. She has a really pretty head, feminine, slightly rounded skull, defined stop and fine, pointed muzzle of good length. Dark, expressive eyes, so full of mischief, round and well set. Large, erect ears and well set. A nice reach of neck fitting into well laid shoulders, forelegs straight and of fine bone. Body proportionate, well ribbed back to a short loin, level topline kept at all times. Hindquarters sound with angulation matching that of her fore. High set tail well curved over her back. Coat coming in well. Moved with sass and animation.  

2nd Mowatt’s Iotastar Sunshine Rainbows - A more mature 8 month old. She is of good size, nicely balanced and has a decent coat for her age. Her head and expression is very appealing, feminine and of good proportions with correct skull to muzzle ratios. Round, dark eyes well placed in her pretty face. Ears of correct set, large and erect with fringes coming in well. Good amount of neck into a sound front assembly, straight forelegs of quality fine bone, hare feet. Body of good length, not overly long, ribs of good spring and carried well back. Hindquarters sound with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Good tailset, well arched over her back. Moved well. 

Puppy Bitch (5, 1abs)

1st Olof’s Tarnock Enchanting Eevee - Delightful puppy who stood out in this class for her excellent type and balance. Pleasing outline and so full of attitude, well schooled and so attentive to her handler. Beautiful head, slightly rounded skull, definite stop, muzzle of correct length, fine and pointed. Her eyes are well rounded, dark and set well in her pretty face complete with that glint of mischief. Large, erect ears well set frame her face well, well fringed. Nice length to neck flowing elegantly into a well made front. Chest developing well for age, proportionate body with good length coming from her ribs to a short, taut loin. Well made hindquarters with good angulation propelling her well on the move. Flat, silky coat presented well. High set tail well curved over a level topline. Moved soundly from all angles. Best Puppy Bitch. 

2nd Halfpenny’s Imperialtor Witch Bear

Junior Bitch (6)

1st Olof’s Keomandi’s Sweet Dreams Among Tarnock’s - Another sweet youngster from this kennel, well presented and turned out in excellent condition. She too presents a lovely outline, balanced and is of correct size. Feminine and dainty yet with good body for her age. Head of good proportions giving pleasing expression, skull slightly rounded, clear stop, good muzzle. Expressive, dark, round eyes well set. Ears large and erect, firm with good fringing, perhaps just a tad lower set than my ideal. Good amount of neck fitting into well laid shoulders, nice depth to chest, forelegs straight and of fine bone. Correct length to body, well ribbed back, level topline. High set tail, well plumed and arched well over her back. Hindquarters strong and sound with correct angulation matching that of her foreangles. Moved well. 

2nd Davidson’s Elmaraine Echo Echo - Tricolour. Fine and dainty, presenting a lovely little shape. She really appeals in head, very pretty and feminine with correct skull to muzzle ratios, clearly marked stop. Well sized, rounded eyes, dark and fitting her face well. Ears large and well set framing her face well. Medium length of neck, well laid shoulders, enough chest and forelegs straight with quality, fine bone. Correct hare feet. Proportionate body, well sprung ribs, level topline kept at all times. Hindquarters parallel and sound with well bent stifles and low set hocks. Well plumed tail, high set and carried well over her back. Another tidy mover. 

Post Graduate Bitch (9, 2abs)

1st Burke’s Graycaz Looby Loo JW - Lovely tri bitch who won this class on her construction and movement. Compact and of good size and shape. Eager to please her talented young handler who got the best out of her. Feminine with a well balanced head, skull slightly rounded, good amount of stop, fine, pointed muzzle of good length. Dark, round eyes, expressive and well set. Well placed ears, firm and erect, well rounded tips with good fringing. Nice reach to neck flowing into a sound front assembly. Good forechest, forelegs straight with strong, fine bone. Correct length to body, well ribbed back to a firm, short loin. Hindquarters well made with good turn of stifle. Tail well set with graceful curve over a level back. Silky, flat, straight coat presented in good condition. Sound movement from all angles.

2nd Anderson’s Northlyte Phoenix Rising - 19 month old tricolour. Different type to 1st. Another lovely bitch who is well balanced, is of correct size and fine and dainty. Just didn’t quite have the front of 1st. Really appealing head, her expression I actually preferred over 1st, rounded skull, definite stop, clean, fine, pointed muzzle. Lovely dark eyes, well rounded and well placed in her pretty face. Well set ears, firm and erect with good fringes. Would like a shade more neck, moderate lay of shoulder, enough chest, forelegs straight and of fine bone, good hare feet. Proportionate body of correct length, well sprung ribs carried well back. Loin short and firm. Sound hindquarters. Well presented straight, silky coat. High set tail well curved over her back. Moved well. 

Limit Bitch (10, 2 abs)

1st Whitehill’s Northlyte Under Boardwalk - Delightful young black & white youngster of 18 months topped this strong class today. Ideal for size and type, dainty and refined. She has a beautiful head, so feminine with a pleasing expression. Skull to muzzle ratios correct. Eyes are dark and round, well set and of good size. Ears of correct set, well fringed, firm and erect. Moderate amount of neck fitting into a sound front assembly, finely boned forelegs, straight and finishing with correct hare feet. Good length to body without being overly long, length coming from ribs to a short, strong loin, level topline. Well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks propelling her well on the move. Well set tail, well plumed and carried correctly over her back. Moved soundly with good reach and drive, considered in the challenge. 

2nd Lee-Slater’s Graycaz Dutch Courage - Without sounding repetitive, this bitch too was another lovely exhibit, again, of different type to 1st but with lots to like and so well constructed as all dogs from this kennel entered today were. Unfortunately, she was just slightly put off today due to the excessive noise from the tents and wind but pushed 1st hard and no doubt will change places many times in their careers. Feminine expression and head of good proportions, slightly rounded top skull, marked stop and a fine, pointed muzzle. Dark, round eyes well set. Large, erect ears with plenty of fringing. Medium neck into well laid shoulders, enough forechest, forelegs straight and of fine bone finishing with lovely hare feet. Proportionate body with length coming from ribs, firm loin. Hindquarters well muscled and of correct angulation matching that of her forequarters. Moved well from all angles keeping a level topline. 

Open Bitch (8, 1abs)

1st Robb’s Ch Gleniren Miracle Starmaker - Absolutely beautiful bitch who just has that air of self importance, showing such style and breed type and giving her absolute all to her handler. She presents such a gorgeous outline, typy, well balanced, correct size and total refinement and daintyness. Her head is ideal, so proportionate giving the sweetest of expressions, skull is slightly rounded, definite stop and a fine, pointed muzzle of correct length. Her eyes are the window to her soul, so expressive, dark, round and well set yet with a glint of mischief. She used her ears well, showing off correct set, size and carriage, with plenty of silky fringing and good rounded tips. Well crested neck of good length flowing elegantly into a well made front. Forelegs straight with fine yet strong bone. She has body and is so fit and well muscled throughout, well ribbed back, to a firm, short loin. Level topline kept at all times. Hindquarters well muscled, strong and sound with well bent stifles and sturdy, parallel hocks. High set tail, well plumed and carried well over her back. Straight, silky coat presented in pristine condition. Moved around the ring like she owned it with style, sass and total soundness. Delighted to award her one of her many CC & BOB. 

2nd Ryan, Roosens & Goessens Bel Ch Watchin U Watchin Me Daydream Believers - Tri bitch of 2 years old who was unlucky to meet 1st on such top form today. I just preferred the overall expression and body of the winner. She too presents a lovely outline and ticks the fine and dainty part of the standard. Pretty expression, well balanced head with good skull to muzzle ratios. Dark, round eyes well placed in her feminine face. Ears well set atop her slightly rounded skull, firm and erect with good fringes. Elegant neck fitting into a sound front assembly. Finely boned, straight forelegs. Well sprung ribs carried well back, loin short and firm, level topline. Hindquarters well made and angles matching that of her forequarters. High set tail well arched over her back. Moved well. RCC. 

Claire Mills