YOU INBREED, LINEBREED OR OUTCROSS AND WHY? I have both outcrossed and line- bred, but have not felt comfortable with inbreeding. Christine Mullen of Sunbelt Papillons graciously explained the 2-3 Linebreeding Formula to me and together we researched pedigrees of dogs I liked who had been 2-3 line- bred. As she explained it, the sire of the sire must be the grandsire of the dam on the dam’s side. We must go through the mother’s mother’s side only to use this formula correctly. This is definitely an avenue that I would like to pursue. All breedings should be researched and based upon the likelihood of improving the breed. Yes. The Papillon Breed was offi- cially recognized by the AKC in 1915. Our current Breed Standard went into effect on July 31, 1991. It seems likely that there were previous versions of our standard, but I am not certain of the existence of any prior version. 9. WHERE DO YOU HOUSE YOUR DOGS AND WHELP YOUR BITCHES? My dogs are always housed in my home. They are an important part of our family. My girls live in our den, kitchen and breakfast rooms. The boys live in the adjoining sun room, which is separated by glass doors. They are sur- rounded by continuous attention. This has produced self-confidence and trust- ing temperaments. Prana Papillons are happy, eager to please and adjust easily to new situations. 8. DO YOU THINK THE CURRENT STANDARD IS ADEQUATE? I am fortunate to have a large home with guest areas. My bitches are whelped in a quiet guest bedroom and bathroom area. When the bitch reaches approximately Day 58, she will have a sonogram and x-ray and my veterinar- ians will be available for any emergency with delivery. In the last week of her pregnancy, both the expectant mom and I move to that guest area so she can become familiar with the whelping box ready for her in the bathroom. We sleep together in the guest bedroom while we wait for her to whelp. 10. AT WHAT AGE DO YOU DETERMINE A PUPPY TO BE
CH Prana Louisiana Bayou Beauty and Niko, GCH Starsign’s Trickn’ St. Nick. Niko is a gorgeous Papillon and I am so very grateful for the opportunity to breed to him. Baron was in a litter of two males, Baron and Buc, CH Prana Cachet Bayou Buccaneer. Buc placed second in 6-9 Sweepstakes at the 2011 PCA National Specialty and finished his championship, going Best of Breed in the process. Baron, although superior to Buc, was cryptorchid. Despite many visits to both my veterinarian and spe- cialists, we were unable to persuade his second testicle to descend. What a huge disappointment to have him neutered! Baron remains a benchmark in trying to achieve all the breed characteristics that he possesses. He lives at home with us, a favorite playmate forever. 3. PAPILLONS ARE AN INTERNATIONAL BREED. THOUGHTS ON IMPORTING AND EXPORTING? Although I appreciate and have researched many foreign breeders, I have not yet developed personal rela- tionships with any. I firmly believe that an interactive and enjoyable relation- ship would foster both lasting friend- ship and trust, simultaneously pro- viding the opportunity to share each individual’s “Elusive Butterfly” image and become excited about collaborat- ing on breeding possibilities. Perhaps importing and exporting will become part of my future adventures in Papil- lons! That is another aspect of breeding that provides an incentive to continue my pursuit of perfection. 4. TO DATE, WHICH DOGS DO YOU FEEL HAVE CON- TRIBUTED MOST TO YOUR BREEDING PROGRAM? My foundation bitch Coco finished her championship with three major wins and I’m grateful to her breeder for trusting Coco to me. Coco’s pedi- gree includes some of venerable names listed in the Papillon Club of America historical achievements area of our website. Among the most notable are eight Best in Show winners and at least five of these are also Papillon Club of America Best in Show Specialty win- ners. BIS CH Gowdy of Mariposa and Coco appears to be a clone of Gowdy, MBIS CH Jaclair’s Doodles of Josan- dre and a PCA BISS, BIS CH Jaclair’s
Howdy Doody, BIS CH Bannahyde’s UFO of Beechwood and twice PCA BISS, BIS CH Kra-Li-Mar Czar and twice PCA BISS, BIS CH Kra-Li-Mar Son of a Czar and a PCA BISS, BIS CH Azorese Allemandes and a PCA BISS and BIS CH Kawartha Jason. Although many would consider these too distant to influence breedings, my most successful litters have been produced by dogs who share the same pedigrees as Coco. Each new stud dog has added further influential dogs, including MBIS PCA BISS CH Pri- mavera’s Elendil, BIS BISS CH Flashpoint Mission Possible and BIS MBISS Fenice Le Beaudreaux. My opinion is that some form of linebreeding, however distant, has produced the nearly perfect exam- ples of our breed standard. Each show event or breeding oppor- tunity represents hours of non-com- pensated work. I would like to see and experience more consistent, genuine graciousness, respect, joy and good manners in being aware of the efforts of others in all of our endeavors. “Good breeding” extends to all of us and good manners are a reflection of that. 6. HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU CONSIDER GROOMING WHEN YOU ARE SHOWING? Although grooming is certainly of utmost importance, I feel that two other priorities exist. First, correct structure and movement must be present. Next I feel that successful show grooming is built upon a foundation of conditioning. I have been so very fortunate to have Ellen Perry handle my Papillons, as she is an expert in conditioning and groom- ing. I call it the “Ellen Factor.” 5. WHAT IS YOUR PET PEEVE IN THE SHOW/ BREEDING WORLD? I can send what I consider a B+ Papillon with excellent structure and movement, but lacking the desirable coat to Ellen and she returns an A+ Grand Champion to me. I am amazed— to the point of thinking, ‘Wow! I really do breed beautiful Papillons!’ Within a few months, the dog I first sent to Ellen emerges once again in my yard… it’s conditioning, partnered with con- tinual expert grooming, that makes all the difference! 7. DO YOU HAVE A FOR- MULA FOR BREEDING? DO
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