
| 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 SH CM CW 10 |
| Ch. Spinillons Touch Of Heather |
| Goldfly Shining Star At Spinillons RIP 08 |

| "I have virtues which others may deem vices. Virtues which guide me and together have made me. I embrace pain, suffering and sacrifice, and gain strength from obsession. It is true they have given me scars that I know will never fade, but for that, I am grateful, because they show me what is within me, and what is within reach of me. And through all of this I live each day without compromise, without regret, and without excuse. So as I endure the misfortune which lies in my path, I chase down my vision without diversion or retreat and in the pursuit of my passions I am neither timid or afraid . I am relentless and I will accept no half measures." Relentless Quote I love and stand by! |