daughter also became a Dam of Distinc- tion. Thus creating the only 5 genera- tion Dam of Distinction line. Autumn Magic’s sister, CH Loteki Harvest Moon gave me 8 champion offspring, between the two sisters they are behind all of my current dogs, often many times. 5. WHAT IS YOUR PET PEEVE IN THE SHOW/ BREEDING WORLD? The instant expert. 6. HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU CONSIDER GROOMING WHEN YOU ARE SHOWING A DOG? I bred to the standard, I do not groom to the standard. I am a breeder, not a groomer. I want a dog that is clean. 7. DO YOU HAVE A FOR- MULA FOR BREEDING? DO YOU INBREED, LINEBREED OR OUTCROSS AND WHY? Line breeding, because I feel it pro- duces more consistently. Out cross is a bigger dice throw. Of course, an The AKC Papillon Breed Standard begins, “The Papillon is a small, friend- ly, elegant toy dog of fine-boned struc- ture, light, dainty and of lively action; distinguished from other breeds by its beautiful butterfly-like ears.” My per- sonal goal is to achieve what I call “The Essence of Elegance,” which incorpo- rates all aspects of that preamble. Ele- gant, fine-boned, light and dainty are breed characteristics which are abso- lutely essential to me. Every Papillon breeder probably has a mental image of what they consider the ideal—within the breed standard—but an interpre- tation of characteristics which seem important to them. I call this image my “Elusive Butterfly,” always beyond reach but magnetic in its pull toward my pur- suit of perfection. I always choose to have health test- ing done and to obtain CHIC numbers before any breedings are considered. It goes without saying that after health
There are so many factors, it is diffi- cult to pinpoint a time. I would refer to puppies as show potential, as given the right hands and circumstances almost any dog can finish a championship, but there are others that can take a high quality dog and ruin that potential. 11. WHAT IS THE GREAT- EST HEALTH CONCERN FOR YOUR BREED TODAY? Papillons are overall a healthy breed. I know our genetics committee is hard at work on looking for a marker for juvenile cataracts. 12. IF YOU WERE NOT INVOLVED WITH SHOWING DOGS, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? I would have a lot more money! I have a pretty busy life, as I work full- time, have two daughters and four grandchildren. I started a breed maga- zine 3 ½ years ago. I cook at least five nights a week and have a large vegeta- ble garden, as well as pots of herbs and flowers. Life here is always busy!
outcross is needed, but I look for a dog of similar type and a line bred pedigree.
8. DO YOU THINK THE CURRENT STANDARD IS ADEQUATE?
Yes. There are a couple things I would update, but overall I feel it is adequate. The issue often arises for the new comers who have not had the opportunity or experience of learning under people like Clinton LaHam. 9. WHERE DO YOU HOUSE YOUR DOGS AND WHELP YOUR BITCHES? I sit on the couch in the TV room or in my bedroom depending on other factors. All my dogs are in the house. I have a dog room in the lower level of my home with access to the dog yards. Our TV room is opposite the dog room, so in the evenings the gate is open and they hang out with us. 10. AT WHAT AGE DO YOU DETERMINE A PUPPY TO BE SHOW QUALITY?
with MARY KENDALL MAGINNIS 1. WHAT BREED CHARAC- TERISTICS ARE MOST IM- PORTANT TO YOU WHEN YOU PLAN A MATING? concerns are researched, sound struc- ture and excellent movement are of importance. That is a first priority, fol- lowed by a lovely outline or silhouette featuring correct proportions, level topline and a graceful plume tail with a noticeable arch.
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2. WHICH DOG THAT YOU HAVE BRED DO YOU FEEL COMES CLOSEST TO THE STANDARD IDEAL? As every breeder knows, each breed- ing can produce results that are excit- ing or disappointing. Kiki, my MBIS MBISS GCH Platinum Prana Fenice Merry Mystique and win- ner of the Papillon Club of American National Specialty in 2016, #1 Papillon Bitch for 2015 and 2016 and a Top Ten Toy, is out of BIS MBISS GCH Platinum Fenice Le Beaudreaux and my GCH Prana Merry Monarch. I am forever grateful to Ellen Perry for suggesting this breeding to her Beau. The results are without question wonderful! Kiki is everything I could ever aspire to breed and more. Kiki and Beau are a father- daughter team of MBIS MBISS achieve- ment, thanks to the expertise and tire- less efforts of Ellen Perry. Before breeding Kiki, the dog that I bred which comes closest to the stan- dard ideal as well as my own “Elusive Butterfly” image is my Baron, Prana Cachet Bayou Baron, out of my Bebe,
Of course the name Papillon denotes large round butterfly-like ears which are properly placed and move like the wings of a butterfly. Having ear leather sufficient to hold these large ears erect therefore becomes an important consid- eration in planning a breeding. Another characteristic which is a concern with me is a well-defined stop and a fine muzzle, which contribute to the over- all appearance of an “elegant toy dog of fine-boned structure.” In my opinion, a Papillon up on the pasterns seems to imply grace, elegance and ease of move- ment as opposed to a plodding gait. Each breeding, no matter how care- fully researched and planned, usually produces an unexpected aspect or char- acteristic which can be exhilarating or disappointing, but becomes part of how you must plan future breedings.
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