BARALLAN PAPILLONS

Time goes by

2011-05-10T16:15:00.005-05:00

It has been awhile since I've updated the blog. Sadly I lost another two girls which means I have said goodbye to four oldies within 10 months which has been very difficult and heartbreaking.

Sally(on the left) died in April age 16yrs 10mths and Buffy in November age 10yrs 3mths. They are all greatly missed and not a day goes by when I don't think of them.

Sad News once again

2010-09-14T08:49:00.004-05:00

It seems Abbie's illness which we thought she was recovering from was caused by a more serious problem and unfortunately she took a turn for the worse and I had no alternative but to make the terrible decision that all owners dread so to prevent any further suffering she was given peace while in my arms. I brought her into the world and it was only right I was with her when she left. She was never a show dog or brood but to me she was a 'one off' and I miss her terribly. She was 16 years, 3 months.

Holiday snaps

2010-09-08T05:42:00.003-05:00

Abbie,the day before she took unwell. Diagnosed as having Vestibular disease, thankfully she is slowly recovering. Midi,Buffy and Poppy guarding the threshold and Poppy looking as though butter wouldn't melt!! We know better lol.

Holiday snaps

2010-09-08T05:33:00.003-05:00

Buffy claimed the basket, Holly pondering on life and Sally..'and the little one said roll over'!

Holiday snaps

2010-09-08T05:25:00.005-05:00

Papillons are such posers! We were in Cheshire on holiday recently and I got loads of practice with my new camera. Dogs were fairly obliging. This is my friend's girl Isla and Midi.

40 winks!

2010-08-21T08:56:00.003-05:00

This baby sparrow was using the bird feeder as a resting place. I got quite close before being spotted and he flew off.

Just for a change!

2010-08-21T08:46:00.002-05:00

On a recent trip to Crieff we took time to savour the stunning scenery. Scotland is such a beautiful country!

In Support of Help For Heroes

2010-07-30T11:56:00.002-05:00

My workmate is running the 10k race in aid of the above and organising a charity night on Saturday 18th September in Bellshill. I'm giving her a wee hand and looking for any donations of food for the buffet and prizes for the raffle, all monies raised goes to this very worthwhile cause. We are also looking for a singer or entertainer who is available and willing to take part. E-mail me if you can help with anything. Thanks.

Bloomin' lovely

2010-07-23T18:30:00.003-05:00

Even more snapshots

2010-07-23T18:23:00.001-05:00

Poppy on guard and Abbie wondering when dinner is being served!

Snapshots

2010-07-17T18:37:00.003-05:00

Treated myself to a new camera, so in between showers I tried for photos. My gang were not too keen to stand outside posing in the force 9 gale though! Poppy and Sally obliged for a brief few minutes then headed back into the house!

More snapshots

2010-07-17T18:35:00.001-05:00

Buffy decided if I wanted any photos of her it had to be indoors...her expression says it all!

Judging

2010-06-17T17:45:00.000-05:00

I had the pleasure of judging the Toy Group at Dundee Premier Show this month. I had a lovely entry and my line-up for the group was exceptional. I was spoiled for choice but my overall winner was a stunning Papillon bitch belonging to Mrs Anne Macgregor

Sweet Sixteen

2010-06-10T08:53:00.000-05:00

The sisters, Sally and Abbie are 16 years old today. Happy birthday to them both. Special treat for their tea tonight. xx

Rosie

2010-06-07T22:20:00.000-05:00

It is with a heavy heart that I had to say goodbye to Rosie-posie today age 14years 10 months. Gone but will never be forgotten. She was a true ambassador for the breed with a temperament second to none. I loved her dearly and will miss her terribly.

Life In The Fast Lane

2010-05-26T13:47:00.003-05:00

Where has the time gone! Can't believe we are nearly at the end of May already. Things have been a bit hectic this year so far and due to various reasons I haven't had the time or energy to update the blog. Back tracking a bit I did manage a holiday before christmas and stayed with my good friend Marion in Chester. The weather was kind to us and we had some nice pleasant days, which was a blessing as the 'Barallan gang' were with me off course. We had a visit to Arley Hall and Gardens which are quite spectacular. The Christmas Floral Display which they do every year is worth visiting.

Chillin'

2010-05-26T04:59:00.000-05:00

This was Holly's first trip south and as you can see she made herself at home.

Arley Hall

2010-05-26T04:56:00.000-05:00

Arley Hall

2010-05-26T04:50:00.000-05:00

Arley Hall

2010-05-26T04:45:00.000-05:00

Arley Hall

2010-05-26T04:40:00.000-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-01-01T14:06:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year everyone. Hope your dreams come true in 2010! Good health and pappiness to you all from Barallan gang.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2009-12-24T04:21:00.003-06:00

Merry christmas to everyone. Hope you have a nice day and Santa is good to you! Best wishes from all at Barallan.

Pipistrelle Midnight At Barallan

2009-11-11T14:21:00.006-06:00

This gorgeous drawing was done by Midi's breeder who is a very talented lady! His expression has been captured perfectly. Many thanks to Claire Ann Ahern

Birthday Celebrations!

2009-08-16T11:53:00.004-05:00

Today it is Rosie's 14th birthday,she is seen here on the left on her favourite chair along with her daughter Buffy. She is a happy girl, easy going and despite her heart murmur is still quite active. She has been on medication for 3 years now and every day is a bonus. Happy Birthday Rosie from the gang!xx

Remembering Daisy

2009-08-13T09:45:00.002-05:00

It is 2 years today since my darling Daisy crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Rather than being sad(altho it is difficult) I will think of the good times and the 9 happy years I spent with her. This is one of my favourite photos of her as a puppy. She always seemed to be smiling.

The Good Old Days

2009-07-31T18:05:00.001-05:00

A friend's bitch had her puppies which started me thinking(dangerous I know) on how far back ago I had delivered my first litter of Papillons....23 years I counted....jings that is scary lol!! I had served my 'apprenticeship' with a lovely lady who bred and showed rough collies which were my first love thanks to working voluntarily in an animal home,but that is another story. Many a happy day was spent socialising and training the puppies and grooming the adults. Above is one of my favourite photographs of the gang back in the 80's, all off course now in Rainbow Bridge.

Pipistrelle Midnight At Barallan

2009-06-13T08:08:00.005-05:00

My boy 'Midi' is maturing nicely, he has the sweetest of expressions.....butter wouldn't melt.....

Celebrations

2009-06-10T13:48:00.009-05:00

Here are my two oldies today celebrating their 15th birthday....I can't believe how time flies! Abbie and her sister Sally off course were more interested in the treats I was holding than the camera. Many happy returns girls!xx

Holly (the honorary Papillon)

2009-05-27T08:24:00.003-05:00

Holly is recovering from her operation yesterday. As planned she was spayed using the keyhole method - Laparoscopy. She is not amused and making me feel quite guilty for putting her through it. She could well win an Oscar for her performance! Only food fit for human consumption will do, she's turning her nose up at any dog food or treats. My vet has done another wonderful job and she is well on the road to recovery. You can read more about it on their website http://www.ayrton.org.uk/

Time Standing Still

2009-05-27T08:10:00.003-05:00

Not much to report. I have not been too well recently, trying out different medication which has caused some nasty side effects, don't know whether I am coming or going at times!! (and no comments from those that know me thank you very much!! lol) I had to withdraw from a judging appointment in Ireland which I did reluctantly but at the advice of my doctor. I did manage to go to SKC and the Scottish Club Show to watch judging and catch up with friends which was fun. Hopefully I might even get to show young Midi in the summer or at least before he qualifies for veteran classes!

And not forgetting......

2009-03-30T17:05:00.003-05:00

Baby Ruaridh with his dad at the party.

He was more interested in the balloons!

Life Begins.......

2009-03-30T16:57:00.002-05:00

It was my brother's 40th, a number which we all try to deny when we reach it lol. His wife, Sheryl arranged a surprise birthday lunch and a good time was had by all. Said he didn't want a fuss but you know what men are like!!

Here he is with his lovely daughter Eilidh and son Laughlan. After his illness and dramas of last year it was good to see him looking better and more relaxed.

Here today gone tomorrow

2009-03-13T15:40:00.003-05:00

My friend and her young bitch Isla came to stay and Isla went home minus a few parts LOL. She was spayed by my vet using the keyhole surgery method - Laparoscopy. He is a great believer in this method and is quite an expert at it now,performing over 150 operations to date. In fact he is the only vet in Scotland performing it. Isla on the other hand was not too impressed with the idea but resigned herself to the procedure as demurely as she could. She was actually a model patient and was bouncing about in typical papillon fashion when we brought her home. She had a small area of hair shaved off her tummy and two very small incisions. This method is less intrusive and quicker recovery time and I must say I was most impressed. It is a bit more expensive but worth every penny and my own girls will be done this way in the future. (the girls don't know this yet LOL) You can read more about it on their website www.ayrton.org.uk

Just when you thought it was safe!

2009-03-04T09:25:00.004-06:00

Been fairly dry and milder weather here then wham! the snow falls thick and fast once again. Midi just loves the stuff and the girls watch not impressed from inside. Holly on the other hand doesn't even make the effort to look lol. She can be rather lazy when she wants too.

Abbie-normal

2009-03-03T18:10:00.003-06:00

Well the old girl needed dental work....no I don't mean me!! Abbie, who will be 15 in June required a few teeth to come out. Her age worried me but my wonderful vet did not let me down and she is back to normal - well as normal as she can be, being slightly deaf and stubborn like most 15yr olds! lol She is bright eyed and bushy tailed and eating like a horse. Couldn't ask for anything more.

Brrrrrrr!!

2009-02-02T17:36:00.005-06:00

Well like everyone else we are under inches of snow like they said, for once they seem to have got it right(unfortunately!!)Midi as you can see does not mind in the least. He runs around with his nose in the stuff and his bum in the air! The girls on the other hand are not amused and are most stubborn about going out into it. Holly as usual protests about getting her feet wet. And we have been warned there is more to come!! I just want to hibernate till the spring...no, make that summer. lol

OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW!

2008-12-31T16:57:00.003-06:00

Well 2008 is just about over and 2009 just around the corner. Best wishes to everyone, hope it is a guid yin. I'm not waiting up for the bells with my shortbread, whisky etc to welcome the 'first foot', I'm off to my bed as I am working tomorrow and have to get up at 4.45am!!! Give me a thought as you toddle off to your beds probably the same time I get out mine LOL. Here's to you all.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-24T06:26:00.002-06:00

Merry christmas everyone. I hope you all have a nice day and santa is good to you. Try not to eat and drink too much [vbg]

It's a BOY!!!

2008-10-30T10:07:00.004-05:00

I am an aunt again....sister-in-law gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on tuesday 28th October weighing in at 7lbs 6ozs. Mother, son and daddy doing fine. His name is Ruairidh and he is gorgeous!

Calm before the storm

2008-10-30T09:53:00.002-05:00

It's been rather quiet on the show front recently for me. Midi has decided to change his coat completely and looks a right scruff-bag! He will be chilling out (excuse the pun!) meantime till new one arrives.
Our Papillon Club had a successful seminar recently. I helped out with that which took place in the middle of my nightshift week...which seemed a good idea at the time!! Staying awake for 26hours is no longer funny.
So glad to be having a break from the wet weather, dogs hate it as much as I do! But by-gum has it turned cold!! Least it's dry...for the moment. Snow is forecast. Holly hates getting her feet wet never mind anything else. It's a struggle at times to get her out the door, she loves her comfort.

Romar show trolley

2008-08-30T11:01:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone, I have a Romar show trolley for sale. 4-berth with all terrain wheels which can lock in place. It has holder for umbrella, 3 handle heights and waterproof cover. It is about 18 months old and hardly been used. In excellent condition. E-mail me for more details.

Midi

2008-07-03T09:37:00.003-05:00

Pipistrelle Midnight At Barallan (aka Midi). He is 11 months old now and this foto was taken at Border Union, his first championship show. He behaved remarkably well considering there was loads to sniff and look at! lol. He was placed vhc in the puppy dog class.
We trotted off to Blackpool the following week where it was very windy but stayed dry thankfully, again he was placed vhc.
One thing I did not miss while out the ring was the very early morning(or middle of night time) rises !! Oh hum, the joys of showing dogs.

photo taken by JDP

Happy Birthday

2008-06-11T18:04:00.005-05:00

Happy birthday to Sally and Abbie yesterday, 10th, pictured here chilling out on holiday in Chester. They are now 14 years old!! Extra treats all round. They couldn't see what the fuss was about!

New Kid On The Block

2008-05-26T15:17:00.008-05:00

Meet Midi...our youngest addition to the 'family'. He will make his debut at a championship show next month. I am looking forward to having some fun with him, it has been sometime since I have had a puppy to show. Many thanks to his breeder, Claire Ann Ahern (Pipistrelle) for entrusting me with this lovely boy.

Honorary Papillon!

2008-04-28T17:18:00.004-05:00

Meet Holly the hooligan. She is not quite a Papillon but she does try! For those not too sure she is a Chinese Crested Powderpuff. I've always loved them and got the chance last year to bring her home. Holly is now 16 months old but grown a tad big for showing unfortunately. She is your typical dumb blond (sorry blonds) but adorable and daft! Holly loves the papillons but they do not return the feeling. They tolerate her but they are not fools and know she ain't no papillon.

Wicked Witch Of The West

2008-04-02T17:38:00.002-05:00

And this is Poppy. She is registered as Barallan Dark N' Delicious...think it should have been Hot N' Spicy!! Sharp as a tac as they say and constantly on the go. It seems she wants to be leader of the pack, and that includes me but we agree to differ on that one! Her mum was Bunny and her dad, Errol.

The Vampire Slayer

2008-04-02T17:29:00.002-05:00

This is Buffy. She is the happiest dog I have ever known. Her tail wags in circles nonstop and she doesn't grump or snarl at anyone, not even her half-sister who constantly tries to upstage her. Buffy loves everyone just like her mum, Rosie and has the soft gentle nature of her dad, Errol. She is seven and a half years old now and I would never part with her. She always looks like she is laughing and always makes me smile. Who could ask for anything more!

Sweet Daisy-may

2008-04-02T16:53:00.004-05:00

The look says it all!!

Daisy

2008-04-02T16:48:00.003-05:00

This photo was taken at the Scottish club Show last year prior to going into the veteran class. She loved showing. (Liked to tell everyone she was around too!)

Simply The Best

2008-04-02T16:41:00.005-05:00

This is my all time favourite photo of Errol taken by Jim Savage.

All Grown Up

2008-04-02T16:37:00.003-05:00

Errol as an adult when he won his 3rd CC and BOB at Midland Counties .

Junior

2008-04-02T16:28:00.005-05:00

This is Errol as a junior. He just loved to pose!

Pair of Aces

2008-03-28T11:55:00.003-05:00

I could write a book about this pair. Anyone who knows me will be aware how much they meant to me and sadly both are gone. Everything for a reason I keep getting told but sometimes it is hard to see or understand the reason. But lets focus on the good times. Sunshoo Imaknight Errant Of Barallan came to me at 15 weeks from Carolyn and David Roe. He was going thru the ugly duckling stage but I fell in love with him right away. His movement was to die for! He won Best Puppy In Show first time out at the Northern & Eastern Counties Papillon Club championship show aged six and half months. The following week he won the same award again, this time at the North of Scotland Toydog Society Open show. He went on from strength to strength, won his way thru his classes and at 3 years he won his title. He is the sire of Buffy and Poppy who are still with me.
My darling Daisy, Barallan Jump For Joy was 6 weeks younger than Errol and they went to all the shows together. They were my 'team'. Daisy won well for me too, most memorable being the CC and RBIS at the South Wales Papillon Club championship show (it was the club's Pearl anniversary). If you can have soulmate in a dog then she was it. She seemed to know what I was thinking or going to do before I did! I lost her unexpectedly last year and it broke my heart, I was for giving it all up, no more dogs, no more shows etc. But the unconditional love of the other dogs and the friendship of doggy people helped me thru it. I look to the future now and getting back into the showring, altho I have been there on a number of occasions as the 'Judge' !! But that is another story.

Funny-Bunny

2008-03-28T11:43:00.008-05:00

Adnamashan Tibbar At Barallan aka Bunny was a grand-daughter of Marti and came to stay with us. She was a lovely girl, altho could be bit of a drama queen at times! She was mated to Leo and produced my gorgeous Daisy, and later on mated to Errol and produced the wicked witch of the west...Poppy! I sadly lost her last year aged only 11 due to lymphoma of the bone marrow.

The Ladies' Man

2008-03-28T11:29:00.004-05:00

Northlyte Galileo at Barallan aka Leo. He loved the girls! He was not shown much as I could never keep body on him, he was always on the go. He sired a couple of litters for me before being re-homed with a lovely family.

Prim and proper she ain't

2008-03-28T11:17:00.003-05:00

Our Rosie, better known as Sunshoo Imaprim N' Potter at Barallan is now 12.1/2years old. Photo here was in her heyday when she won Best In Show at the Papillon Club 'Northern' show. A day I will never forget. We were going to Chester for a holiday (dogs too off course) and noticed that the open show was on so entered a few dogs and we were going along for a fun day. Little did we know that by the end of the day, my Rosie-posie would win right thru to win top award! Marion says she is very people friendly, that describes her to a 'T'.

Sisterly love

2008-03-28T11:01:00.005-05:00

We must off course not forget the two sisters (and no, not ugly!!). Sally below is Barallan Sweet Little Mystery and on the right is Abbie, Barallan Angel Eyes. They are both nearly 14yrs old now and still with me. Max was their sire and dam was Cleo who went off to stay with Marion and Max.

Smooth as velvet

2008-03-28T10:50:00.004-05:00

Barallan Red Velvet was something special. He showed his heart out for me every time, he was only used a few times at stud (dad to 7 daughters in total!) and he loved everbody he met. He could spend hours playing with his soft toys and adored our cat. It caused no end of amusement at the ringside when I used a particular phrase to get his attention!! I won't repeat it here :)
He passed away short of his 14th birthday 2 years ago now and is still much missed.

Going Solo

2008-03-27T15:35:00.003-05:00

Barallan Solitary Man was a real character and won well enough as a youngster. I repeated the mating and this time Sophie had 3 boys and 1 girl. I kept Barallan The Jazz Singer aka Roscoe, his brother went to live with Heidi and the Ness family and the other 2 went to lovely pet homes. Solo was eventually pet homed as he was rather bossy with the other boys and become a spoiled lap dog for his elderly owner.

She was a Showgirl

2008-03-27T13:17:00.002-05:00

Her name was Lola, better known as Ringlands O'La la. She was a half-sister to Max and Tosca and came to stay with us. Although she did well in the ring she was happier being a mum like Sophie. Her first litter produced a champion for her breeder and her next litter (sire being Max),we had 2 lovely tri dogs, one went out to america and gained his title there..Am.Ch. Barallan Pied Piper. Her final litter to Ch.Ringlands Squadronnaire gave us 2 girls and 1 boy. 1 bitch went out to Belgium, the other to Norma Staff, who went on to produce champions and the boy remained at Barallan. This was Red Velvet.

Brotherly Love

2008-03-27T13:00:00.002-05:00

Max's brother was Tosca, Barallan Beau-Jo-Lais. He had the most gentle of natures and loved everybody. He was my shadow and dare I say, slept on the bed! He wasn't so fond of the showring so I retired him early. Max was quite happy to carry on with that side of things.

Diamonds in the rough

2008-03-27T10:40:00.005-05:00

Barallan Mr Bojangles 'Max'. Remembered with great fondness. He went to live with my best friend, Marion. I was a fan of Neil Diamond at the time and named my dogs after his songs. Max was a great character too and went to the Rainbow Bridge aged sixteen and half years.

Next came more butterflies

2008-03-26T19:13:00.005-05:00

Sophie was with me for nearly 17 years before she passed away. She was her own wee person and we had great fun at the shows, obedience and even tried agility which she loved. She loved being a mum and our first litter produced 3 lovely puppies, 1 boy and 2 girls. One of the girls, Heidi, went to stay with the Ness family and began their line of Chappell Papillons. Her sister, Melody stayed with me and had moderate success in the showring. Their brother, Solo did most of the winning and won a Reserve CC. Photo shows head study of Barallan Soft N' Silky aka Heidi.

Shall we start at the beginning?

2008-03-14T17:45:00.000-05:00

It all started in 1985 when Dongays Star Appeal 'Sophie', came to stay! I wanted a toy breed to show and at home she could lounge about on velvet cushions all day...boy did she teach me a thing or two!! But I was hooked and fell totally in love with this wonderful breed.