Spinillons - About Us

We are a small home based "kennel" ( with that said loosely and with a big
smile, as our dogs are primarily house dogs/pets, brought up with our family
and not kennelled ever as we only ever want or give the best to our dogs )
. We are based in North London (UK). It is pronounced Spini-ons . The
LL's are Silent as in Papillon ( Papi-on ). The name was chosen after
playing about with the names of my two favourite breeds
( Papillons and Italian Spinioni).

I have had Papillons for 36 years, ( and Italian Spinoni for 9, though I don't
have any Spins at present since loosing my favourite boy ).     My life has
always included dogs, my earliest memories are of a Black and White Pap
resting by my cot.   I have been handling / showing more seriously   for the
last 17 or so years   thanks to my original mentor, who unbeknown to me,
pushed me quietly in the right direction or is that wrong direction now I
think about it!. <G> Though I can't do as much dog wise as I use to, due
to my health and how its status changes day to day and the state I am left
in after shows, I am proud to say that Spinillons has now attained over 31
titles and added to that importantly through my love of dogs and the
foundation dogs I had, I became a temperament tester for PAT dogs ( pets
as therapy ) which leads to others getting enjoyment from dogs too. Its a
wonderful organisation who I have been involved in for years, though sadly
not as much now due to other constraints but hopefully that will change
once my children get older and time and health allows.

One of my favourite pass times, in between crashing out and exhibiting, is
Judging and I have now completed the tests and time scale to be able to
move onto the A2 list. I am proud to say that Over the years I have had
the chance to Handle, Judge and show some of whom I consider the
Soundest dogs in the country and been eternally grateful to have had the
chances to learn from some very special people. My Thanks go to those
who helped me build a strong foundation with and with the input of My
dear friend Gwen Swann who I sadly miss and will never forget her imput
and insite into Papillons. My thanks also go to my good friends who help
me get to shows when I can't manage it alone. There are too many others
(both in and out of Paps) to mention but you know who you are and I am
humbled and grateful for your words of Wisdom, honest opinions and
support over the years.

Due to many things, mainly my health issues which include Severe
Raynauds, which itself is debilitating and leaving me cold and in pain from
it. I also have Ehler Danlos ( Type 3 - formerly know as EDS 111/ HMS,
leaving me with Chronic Wide spread pain ( CWSP ) and ME ( myalgic
encephalomyelitis with severe orthostatic intolerance for diagnosis ...... yes
go figure that one, as Most Drs can't figure me out or help Either..... just fix
the bits that break as and when they can........... so yes I end up with
surgery from the EDS issues which can be / are miserable........)

Click here to read some info about the conditions called a letter to Normals)

Then Watch this link which will explain what I live with with the ME Alone
pretty much most days without let up..

add these to Gastritis and a Zillon other realated connective tissue health
Issues, everything is a struggle but the dogs keep me going through it all
even though it causes me pain it gives me a sense of life and a connection
even for a few short hours every few weeks ............
I of course am also blessed with 3 kids Born Jan 01 ( Jamie- Leeanne ),
Dec 01( Daniel ) and October 03 ( Samuel ) Which means I do not breed
or show as much as I would like to, as breeding takes a lot of time,
energy and thought,   done only with the right dogs and at the right time for
me and them and if I feel I have the back up if needed, which includes the
best homes, if I decide I have or must do the right thing and let one go........
  For me, instead of breeding, I get as much pleasure and will happily love
and bring in to campaign any dog that is of Sound enough/deserving
quality.

I only keep a handful of dogs at any one time, so I can give each one the
attention they deserve and enjoy them with ease. That said I have very high
standards and only keep/show/breed quality dogs worthy of their titles,.
Each dog who is bred or living here is health tested to make sure it passes
our high standards and while one can't always say for sure that one wont
get problems of some sort at some point, we are happy that we do our best
to keep and breed only the highest quality dogs who are worthy and most
importantly healthy and sound in body and mind. Even at 15 years, our
oldest boy tested clear for Patella, as have ALL our current youngsters/
Dogs which we are very proud of to say the least. All this combined with
my competitive streak has meant we have reached the top levels through
honesty, sheer hard work and quality rather than quantity or any other
means. We dont believe in dishonesty or anything other than doing our best
and what is right.   We will never lower standards and are happy that we
are known for this regardless of how this upsets those without, or who dont
have our high standards!

We are happy to help others with our Papillons at stud , depending on
availabilty etc.... to selected healthy bitches to help improve or
compliment lines for those who share our values and goals. We share the
same philosophy when people want a quality dog/puppy from us be they in
the UK or Abroad. We like to help people improve their dogs/lines etc.. be
they new or old to the breed, we love active homes for the happiness of our
dogs but when we have a nice sofa lounger we like the home that will
match it too <G>.

Of all of my time Showing I look back and think that 2004 was the most
AMAZING year, full of dreams come true! The most memorable of the
wins were Winning the BCC/BOS at Crufts with my Home bred Ch.
Spinillons A Touch of Hope.(RIP) Following on from that making up 3
Ch.'s in 3 months (Made even more special as Hope and Heather were not
only Home bred but more amazingly, hand reared and initially not expected
to live but for the help of a special lady called Heather Riddley ).
Hope then went on to win Best Bitch and BIS at the Papillon Club of
Ireland Ch. Show, with her Father Zebedee, winning Best Dog and
Reserve best in Show ( gaining his title at the same time). The icing on the
cake being Hope winning BOB at the Irish Toy Dog Show on the same day.
  We Finished the year off with pride, especially being such a small
Kennel who rarely breeds/keeps many dogs, by winning Top Breeder, Top
Stud, Top Brood and Joint Top bitches.

07 was a difficult year for me health wise, I made it through and we still
managed to win Top Papillon Puppy with Spinillons Isadora JW, Picked up
a few BIS, RBPIS, CC's and JW.   Since then she blessed us with a
wonderful litter and we are very proud of her and what an amazing dog she
is.

08 was   a cracking year with Saffy Winning her title at 16m, along with her
JW, SH CM, 2 BOS in shows and a RBIS. She has been our Youngester
Ch. so far, winning her first CC a day out of Puppy, beating her mom who
won her first at 13m. Zeb won 3 BVIS and currently is on double figures as
of 2011.    Bozza pulled out all stops winning many top awards abroad
including BIS.

We started 2009 with Bozza, Multi Ch Powdermill Sweet Touch Spinillons
SHCM winning an international RBIS in Germany. In 2010 he won his 3rd
BIS and another CC and has gone on to win many titles and placings/ BISS
abroad with Carine after Crufts where he and his daughter both won their
Good Citizens Classes .   We also did the double a few times at Ch shows
in the UK and Ireland.   Though we have showed lightly in 2010, its been
great to know that we have still been recognised and winning well with
Gilbert, Annabelle and continuing with Saffy winning BIS and over all BIS
in Ireland again for the 2nd year running.   Just to top things off   Zebedee
is still able to beat youngesters and pick up titles, more Green stars and
BOB and BV's and even more RCCs on fun days out. Saffire has also
nearly won her Irish title and we hope that at some point she will get back
in the ring and finish it.

2011 has bought us new life to show from Isadora and Saffire and many
new wins with the dogs we are showing, including Our new Phalenes, Star ,
who is now Known As Multi Ch (4) and grand ch Serenglade Star in Motion
for Spinillons Irish Junior Ch Albena and Med Winner 11 and Tiago.

Also with those who have our dogs abroad who are winning both in the
breed rings and taking the agility rings by storm too.

The most memorable moments of 2011 for me were winning the BCC at
Bournemouth with Ch Spinillons Saffire JW SH CM just back from
maternity duties, her son Rebel won BP, Zebedee won Best Vet aged 12
years and Zuzzi won Puppy and Novice, with Annabelle winning Limit Bitch,
Then just to blew us away   At Tralee All breed Ch show in Ireland,
We did the Double double and won BP and Junior.
Ch Spinillons Saffire JW SH CM won BOB, Group 9 and BIS 4.
The dog green Star was our 12 year old Vet Ch & Ir Ch Ibstock Bright
Spark For Spinillons SH CM CW 10.
The reserve dog green star - Multi Ch (7) & Grand Ch (2) Powdermill Touch
The Future Spinillons JW SH CM Albena, Aphrodite Balkan Winner 11.
Reserve Green star bitch - Spinillons Annabelle.
Best Puppy Was Spinillons Rebel Rowser
Junior Winner was Spinillons Zuzzi JW.
Add that to Spinillons Isadora JW Winning 2 CC's within a week, its been a
great run for us.

We are proud and thank everyone who is apart of our lives and our dogs
lives and look forward to many happy years ahead hearing the stories of
how our dogs live day to day & excitedly hearing when they are winning too.
If you have managed to read all of the above well done lol
We wish you all a happy, healthy and successful 2011 and if you feel you
wish to be a part of our extended family/friends, we would love to hear from
you........so don't be afraid, get in touch, we don't bite. <G>

Ch. & Ir Ch. Ibstock Bright Spark For Spinillons SHCM

ABOUT US

Jo and Goldfly Stars Symphony at Spinillons

Ch. & Ir Ch. Ibstock Bright Spark
For Spinillons SH CM CW 10

Ch. Spinillons A Touch Of Hope

Ch. Spinillons Touch Of Heather

Goldfly Shining Star At
Spinillons RIP 08

Ch. Ibstock Tululah For Spinillons