BONMESHAY PAPILLONS

Fie Nearly all grown up

2010-01-02T09:46:00.000-08:00

I haven't been on line for quite some time it was a busy time with the pups, three have gone to really nice homes i wanted to keep them all but it just was not possible but i know i will hear all about them as time goes on .I kept one of the wee girls Fie formally called Gracie she is in the picture sitting by the fire with her mum ,aunt tootsie ,and Uncle Leo she is the one looking at the camera She is a nice wee pup and a bundle of fun the other dogs are so very patient with her as she pesters them to play with her .I am hoping she turns out as nice as her mum and dad i will take her to the shows and see how she gets on, so far she is looking nice and moves well like her dad .She doesn't care what she looks like she is happy to play and get mucky with the rest of them.She wont be going any where no matter what happens in the show ring

Daddy baby sitting & puppys growing

2009-09-25T07:11:00.000-07:00

Adair

Gracie

Hope

A night in with mum and Dad

Its been a very busy time the pups are coming on and just taking over the house the other dogs are so good with them .Thats them 8 weeks now time has just flew past soon it will be the time i have dreaded for them to go to there new homes at 12 weeks its the worst bit i would love to keep them all but its just not possiable.I will keep one to show and find fab homes for the other two

Growing Up

2009-09-01T05:58:00.000-07:00

Spot the puppy

What a difference two weeks make the puppies are just lovely and a picture of health even little hope (the one in the front right ) who had a bit of a battle to stay with us is thriving

Meet the babys

2009-08-23T13:21:00.000-07:00

Red boy is Adair Tri boy is Banner the dark sable girl is Gracie and the Tri girl that we nearly lost is called Hope there mum Mimi is a brilliant mum both she and pups are all very well

Mum & Dad

2009-07-31T04:31:00.000-07:00

Mimi (Northlyte Mist of Time At Bonmeshay) had four lovely puppy"s last night they were five day"s early but Mum and pups are all well.She had two wee girls and two boys.I told there dad Bonmeshay"s Get Carter AKA Carter he was a dad but he was less than impressed once puppy"s are a bit older i will take there photo and put it on the Blog

Three in a Row

2009-07-03T09:08:00.000-07:00

It was Carter"s first class in Junior at Blackpool Champ Show i hoped that he would get a first in his class as his Mum Tootsie "Abbeyton To Sweet to Kiss At Bonmeshay "got first in her class first time in junior as did his dad Ruben "Northlyte Timeless at Bonmeshay"Well he showed his socks off beating some quality papillons to get a first in his class.His dad Ruben got a first in Limit a big class again a class of quality dogs Mun Tootsie was not showing.

Cooling Off

2009-07-03T08:56:00.000-07:00

The dogs had a great time in the little pool it was a real hot day so it cooled them and the had so much fun!well there were three of the team who did not think it was such a fun thing Lilly Loo Loo watched from the safety of the hut door Ruben and Mimi watched from the decking they were not at all impressed

Well done Leo& Bonnie

2009-05-31T13:26:00.000-07:00

Abbeyton Sunshine Boy at Bonmeshay AKA Leo Has had a fabulous start to the first agility show year he attended the Avon dog agility show he was entered for 4 classes and took first place in every class he thoroughly enjoyed himself, he has now won out of grade 2 and will now run in grade 3 not bad for the first show of the year.Leo was joined by Bonnie our little cross breed who at the age of nine was only entered in one class in which she took second place to Leo"s first,a good time was had by all.

So Proud

2009-05-19T04:41:00.001-07:00

(Northlyte Timeless @Bonmeshay) AKA my Ruben was invited to compete in the very prestigious Scottish Show dog of the year at Ingleston Show ground he did not win but he beat quite a few dogs of different breeds he showed so well and i was so proud to be taking him around the very large ring he moved so so well, he is a wee show man.He flew the flag for the Papillons and did a fantastic job of it.

lilly loo loo Wee Soul

2009-05-19T04:21:00.000-07:00

Lilly Loo Loo has been at out of sorts lately as just after operation she came into season.She just did not know what end to worry about ,but her operation site is healing really well and she is starting to put her little leg down but she still doesn't like it to be touched.Her season still has just over a week to go so in that department she is still out of sorts (but she has decided she likes the boys ) no chance this little lady will be spayed i think she has gone through enough she can just have an easy life .

Lilly Loo Loo recovering

2009-05-02T02:17:00.000-07:00

Lilly Loo looking and feeling a lot better she is eating " a little often" but that's OK as long as she is eating.I had her at vet this morning for her check up and he is very pleased the wound is clean and no sign of infection so unless there is anything i am concerned about he wont need to see her till next Friday to have stitches removed.

Lilly Loo Loo "s operation

2009-04-30T03:19:00.000-07:00

It has been a worrying couple of days Lilly Loo Loo went to get her leg sorted the vet asked me to come in and discuss what was best for Lill and what the options were.Its was a day i just did not want to come but she has come through it really well ,the photo shows what she is left with it looks horrific but it is nice and clean and when her hair grows it will be fine.She is such a wee brave sole shortly after this photo was taken she wanted out to do her toilet.Vet wants to see her on Saturday just to check it over but so far there seems to be no problem.I will keep the blog up to date on her recovery has she has a few fans who have been asking after her and wanted to know how she gets on.( May be to day i can take a deep breath she is through the worse)

Carter

2009-04-23T13:06:00.000-07:00

Carter (Bonmeshay"s Get Carter) has had great success since he started showing 3 months ago, he has won his class at all his open show and got puppy group 1 and Last week he won his junior class and AV puppy went on to win best puppy in show. At both Championship Shows he attended he was place second in big classes third time Lucky maybe a first next time out.He is such a fun wee dog but can he a bit of a fire cracker at the end of the lead he just wants to play with all the other dogs in the ring His mum (Abbeyton To sweet to Kiss At Bonmeshay JW)AKA Tootsie was just the same she loves showing and will be returning to the show ring as soon as we get her a wee bit slimmer she put on a bit of weight( tell me about it) on since she had her puppies,but she is still beautiful and my special girl i look forward to having both mum and son in the show ring.

Father & Son

2009-03-22T13:27:00.000-07:00

Well Ruben and Carter did well at the Clydebank & District show Carter won the Pap junior class went on to win AV toy Minor Puppy and then Puppy Group 2.Ruben won the Pap open class best of breed and then group 3,Father and son"s first day out together at a show ,I enjoyed showing them.This weekend it was not so good Carter got "flung oot" and Mimi got a4th but that"s dog showing .Ruben stayed at home as i had a stall at the show and two dog is enough as i need help to look after the stall, when i am in the ring with the dogs and Ruben has done his share of showing he will take a back seat at some of the open shows and his son can have a go .I will take him to the champ shows.

What the boy"s and girl"s have been up to

2009-02-21T11:35:00.001-08:00

Well Carter(Bonmeshay"s Get Carter) seems to be doing well in the ring he got 1st in AV puppy and puppy group 2 last weekend at Coatbridge Airdrie & District Show ,this week he got 2nd in Papillon Graduate then went on to get puppy group 2 at Irvine&District Show.His dad Northlyte Timeless AKA "Ruben"was not showing he is having a rest prior to Crufts ,Ruben"s sister Northlyte Mist of Time AKA Mimi @Bonmeshay won her papillon class at the Coatbridge Show she went on to get Group 2 she is very pretty and loves to be out and about.We are taking Abbeyton To Sweet to Kiss @ Bonmeshay AKA Tootsie(Carter"s Mum) Bonmeshay"s Eve AKA Evie Mimi and Ruben to Crufts all the dogs like to go to the show especially Tootsie she has her own fan club .Gillian and i are really looking forward to taking them win lose or draw we will bring all the other dogs at home plenty of treats.

Lilly Loo is getting stronger soon it will be time to think about her operation i know it has to be done but i would just like her to go on the way she is, but i am being selfish as the operation should make getting around easier for her but i just don't want anything to happen to herI will take her to be assessed when we return from Crufts.

congratulations

2009-02-12T06:54:00.000-08:00

Ruben has just become the dad to 6 lovely puppies 4boys and 2 girls this makes 13 puppies in just 3 matings . It was a repeat mating as the last litter was so nice 5 puppies in that litter and Angela of Adnamashan Papillons would have kept them all but she had to decide, she kept 2 boys and one girl they have gone on to do real well so much so their winnings have earned Ruben top sire in Our Dogs paper. My puppy from Ruben "Bonmeshay"s Get Carter" is looking good hopefully he will do well in the ring. I wonder what Ruben is dreaming of "Wonder when my next date will be or I am just glad I did not have to take care of them all"

Ma wee boy

2009-02-10T11:57:00.000-08:00

Took Carter out for his walk today he was a little skittish but i thought he would settle as we went along (big mistake) I turned into a side road with the intention of going to the park "i hate to think what would have happened if i carried along on the main road as its a very very busy road"I just started to walk down the road when a group of hill walkers came behind us but they were not noisy but it spooked Carter and he pulled back on his lead twisted and at this point the collar opened and he took off down the middle of the road i thought he was going to get run over ,he was deaf to my call and i could only follow as quickly as i could i tried not to panic but it was so scary i got him hiding in a bush he was so upset and shaking .I just stood there crying and cuddling him passerby must have thought i was a crazy woman.When we got home i got all the collars with the snap buckles and threw them in the bin i will buy them all safer collars in the morning.I decided to take him back out later in the day to leave him a positive felling about going out i put on a safer collar and off we set it went well and we returned home with a happy puppy.

Ruben"s Photo

2009-01-26T06:46:00.000-08:00

I decided to have Rubens (NorthLyte Timeless) picture taken to celebrate his "Our Dogs" Top Sire Award i asked his breeder Liz (Northlyte) to be in the picture with Ruben and myself,what a day it turned out to be Ruben was no bother he stood like a proper little model he was so patient.The problem was Liz and my self when the photographer had the picture on the computer we were aghast at our images nothing to do with the photos it was just our faces they looked like Aliens With some patients from the photographer we eventually got a photo that wouldn't scare the kids as Rabbie Burns said "O the gift to gie us to see oor selfs as ithers see us"well Liz and i both thought we were bonnie.

Top Sire

2009-01-19T11:41:00.000-08:00

Ruben has been awarded the Top Sire for Papillons in Our Dogs for 2008 he has Sired some really nice puppies.Angela (Adnamashan Papillon"s)has three in the show ring at present they have done so well this has enabled Ruben to gain this award.I am hoping to follow in there success as i will be showing my first puppy from Ruben(Bonmeshay"s Get Carter) he is looking real nice so lets hope the judges will also think so

Christmas is comming the dogs are getting fat

2008-12-28T09:34:00.000-08:00

Well its been a lovely Christmas quiet just lazying around the fireside the dogs loved it getting all the nice festive food left overs.As you will see with the photos there was not much activity Training (what is that) we all know there is a price to pay but what the heck its great fun and weight watchers can wait for the new year and training can always be done another day.Ruben"s street cred will take a bashing with his photo him and his teddy.

comfy beds

2008-12-09T06:59:00.001-08:00

Well Lilly Loo Loo seems to have the right idea Carter seems comfy in the suns rays,where as Lilly has gone for the bed by the roaring fire.I know which i would choose (move over Lilly Loo )

Lilly Loo Loo

2008-12-02T13:04:00.000-08:00

Well things have taken a turn for the worse for Lily LOO,her late"s visit to the vet has resulted in the vets having a change of mind regarding her little leg they now feel it should be amputated as its not growing as well as we had hoped and it is of no use to her.It would be better for her to have it removed.I had hoped we could have saved it for her but its just not to be ,its such a pity and i feel so sad for her but as the vet said she has never used it so she wont know any different .I just wanted her to be whole and happy she wont be whole but we will make sure she is happy and she continues to boss her brother about.Our vet would like to wait till she is a bit older and stronger before operating on her so its just a matter of waiting.

Lost that loving feeling

2008-11-29T11:31:00.000-08:00

Well Ruben must be over the fact that two of the girls are in season ,he has resigned himself to waiting he is sure mum will have a nice little bitch for him soon.He showed very well at the papillon show today looking as good as ever. The girls at home a distant memory he got best dog in show and reserve best in show.I showed two of my pal Joanie"s!!!!dogs Indy and Marnie both showed well but would have benefited from having there mum to show them but she was busy doing some stewarding for the club .Marnie got a third in Limit and Indy a forth in Junior,It was a long day we were there first thing in the morning to set up the hall and then to clear up at the end but it was a lovely day.

So in Love

2008-11-17T12:05:00.000-08:00

Ruben has been like a spinning top over the last couple of days we have two of the girls in season and he literally doesn't know which way to turn.But alas the girls are not for him ,well one will be but not till next year and the other is his sister so that is a big no no,but he lives in hope.He went to the LKA of Scotland show on Sunday showing was not his first priority and i must say it was like having a fire cracker at the end of the lead he strutted around looking for any obliging girls there was a pretty little bitch next to him in the ring and she flirted with him that made his day .

He went on to win his class and get Best in Breed so all was not lost.So for Ruben it was then home to gaze lovingly at the girls and dream of what could be.

Getting older

2008-10-23T10:46:00.000-07:00

Well puppies are doing well Lilly Loo Loo is coping with her leg being taped its getting real straight and strong, out come is looking brighter.Carter is so like his dad Ruben in looks but he has his mother nature.Things are quiet, no shows over last couple of weeks dogs are just chilling and enjoying lying beside the fire cant do much more weather so poor .Hope to get Carter some road work when the weather is better he loves going out and meeting people,Lilly Loo just doesn't like it she prefers sticking close to home its not so easy for her as she has quite a pronounced limp due to the leg being taped ,but she will be fine once the leg is fixed mean time she can just play around the garden and house and keeping Carter in his place.

Up Date

2008-09-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

We have been off line for a while due to Champ shows Ruben( Northlyte Timeless at Bonmeshay.JW ShCm) got the dog CC at Driffield what a day that was.(Evie Bonmeshay"s Eve) got 1st in Junior Bitch Mimi (Northlyte Mist of Time at Bonmeshay)got 2nd in Limit class so it.
was a great day all round We are off to Belfast on Sunday we will see how we do, another day a different judge .Up date on lilly Loo Loo she no longer has a splint on the vet feels all she requires meantime is to keep her leg wrapped in vet wrap to hold the split toes together till she is older then she will have the split toe removed ,it is not a supporting part so she should be fine.The only problem i see its is such a long split it might be a big operation but i have a great deal of faith in my vet so we will deal with when its time.She is a big girl now she has her kennel club name (Bonmeshay" Miss Loo Loo) the wee boy he is looking real good a chip of the old block his dad Ruben has passed on his good looks.Carter"s kennel club name is (Bonmeshay"Get Carter) he looks like his dad but he has his mothers Tootsie (Abbeyton to Sweet to Kiss at Bonmeshay JW) love of life and goes at it at 100 miles an hour a happy wee chappie bags of confidence lets hope he stays that way when he starts showing ,he is a lovely wee dog to live with they both are

Puppies up -date

2008-08-28T12:14:00.000-07:00

Well both Lilly Loo Loo and Carter are doing real well Lilly has now been wearing a splint for several weeks now. Its a waiting game to see the out come,but she is copping very well with it and races around with her brother she will tackle anything. As for our showing its been very good Ruben (Northlyte Timeless at Bonmeshay) got reserve best in show at thePapillon Club show his son Joseph (Adnamashan Time after Time ) getting best in show what a day we had.On the Sunday Ruben won the limit class at SKC Champ Show Evie (Bonmeshay"s Eve) got a second in her junior Class Mimi (Northlyte Mist Of Time At Bonmeshay) got first in Post grad so that is her qualified for Crufts she was the only one left we needed to qualify.

Lilly Loo Loo

2008-08-04T04:26:00.000-07:00

First of all congratulations to Adnamashan One moment in time Ruben (Northlyte Timeless at Bonmeshay) son He got first in open at Kircaldaly Canine Club open show the got BOB Puppy Group 1 & Group 2 then went on to get reserve best puppy in show what a day.

Well Lilly Loo Loo went to the vet this morning she has had her leg splinted and she is not liking it at all.Vet will see her in a couple of day and asses how its going and do any repairs to it as necessary and that may be quite a few if its left up to Lil as she thinks its there just for her to chew

puppies up date

2008-07-25T04:44:00.000-07:00

Well Lilly Loo Loo is now trying to get about its hard to watch her as she struggles with getting her puppy wobble right and trying to get her balance as she is only on three legs,she finds it hard to get to her food bowl, when she puts her head down she cant get the balance as a result she falls into it .We now hold the bowl up to her and she manages this.She certainly is not slow when she gets her balance she can move at a fair pace after her brother,she is a happy wee sole and even at this young age she knows her name and wobbles up to me tail wagging Carter is a nice wee pup and loves to be lifted and cuddled he is a little more reserved but still comes tail wagging.As we see by the photos their foster brothers are doing really well and gaining weight one is now12ozs from 4ozs the other is 11.9 again from 4ozs all i can say is well done foster mum Tootsie (my special Girl but we wont tell the others ) they all have a special place with me

Show Results

2008-07-20T00:30:00.000-07:00

Well what a day we had at Paisley Canine Show .

Ruben(NorthlyteTimeless) atBonmeshaywonBOB & Group2 followed by his son Axl ( Adnamashan One in a Million) getting 2nd in Open Class then his other son (Adnamashan Time after Time) getting 3rd

His daughter Mesha(Adnamashan one Moment in Time) got1st in Graduate his son Axl(Adnamashan One in a Million) got 2nd his other son Joseph (Adnamashan Time after Time) got 3rd

Good News

2008-07-16T11:13:00.000-07:00

Brilliant news for Lilly Loo Loo from the vet they think they will be able to save her leg from amputation .Her leg is growing so they will splint it straight and keep splint on as long as possible then she will have surgery to fix her leg properly and sort out her foot.So fingers crossed for her.The photos are of Lilly Loo Loo Carter and their wee foster brother Fraser.We have two wee puppies we are trying to bring on for a friend of ours so again fingers crossed for the pups .So far its going well

Day out

2008-07-12T11:15:00.000-07:00

Ruben (Northlyte Timeless) and i went to the Greenock Show to day leaving Papa Jack to look after Tootsie and her puppies.It was a nice show very friendly and to crown it all Ruben went BOB and then took Group 3.Soon it was time to go back home to the rest of Bonmeshay's gang and as usual we had a warm welcome.

puppie up date

2008-07-11T01:07:00.001-07:00

Both pups are doing really well ,gaining weight steadily both have their eyes open.The wee girl Lilly Loo Loo will see vet on Wednesday and we will decide about her leg.I am so not looking forward to it but it must be done.

Lilly Loo Loo

2008-07-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

Sad news on Tootsie wee girl pup she has been diagnosed with the condition Ectrodactyly(Lobster Claw) This occurs at the Embriotic Stage its not Genetic.My Vet has never seen it. On further research into the condition it seems to be rare and is mainly seen in larger breeds.Lilly Loo Loo 'S Radial and Ulna bones on her front leg are split up to her elbow and the leg is shorter than the rest .The only course of action is to amputate her leg she will see our Vet when she reaches three weeks and we will discuss our next plan for her.She will be living with us what ever lies a head for her .The wee boy is doing real well, both have more than doubled their weight

Puppies up -date

2008-07-01T09:57:00.000-07:00

Well Mum and puppies are wellTootsie is such a good mum and really enjoys her pups and she is happy to let me lift them to check over and weigh them or just to have a wee cuddle.The wee girl is now 8oz's the boy is 7.7oz's but as of yet they still have no names we just cant agree on names yet.The wee girl is on the left of both pictures

Tootsie has her puppies

2008-06-28T03:25:00.000-07:00

Tootsie (Abbeyton to sweet to Kiss at Bonmeshay JW) & Ruben (Northlyte Timeless at Bonmeshay JW & ShCm) would like to announce the birth of their wee boy and wee girl they were born on Wednesday with the help of Papa Dougie, both are doing well, as of yet they have no names we are looking for cute names.Both are red & white and are nicely marked.I will keep the blog updated on their progress Tootsie is a lovely mum and she is enjoying her baby"s

Family ties

2008-06-02T08:36:00.000-07:00

Ruben enjoying (lol) the company of his daughter Mesha and sons Joseph and Axl at another very successful show (North of Scotland Toy Dog Show) Ruben got 1st in Grad All pups got 1st in their classes Mesha went on to get Best Puppy in Breed.It was her chance as both boys got Best puppy's in two previous Shows .Axl at Papillon Club of Scotland Champ Show.Joseph at East of England Champ Show

Evie

2008-05-18T05:24:00.000-07:00

Bonmeshay"s Eve(Evie) as you can see has had a very busy weekend,she got a third place at SKC Champ show her first time in junior class and it was a big class so we were very pleased.Then it was on to Papillon Club of Scotland Champ show where she got a first in junior another big class what a wee star.Northlyte Timeless (Ruben) got a 2nd in yearling at SKC Abbeyton to sweet to kiss at Bonmeshay got 2nd in Graduate.Ruben got a third in Post Grad dog class his first time in this class at Papillon Champ show with Tootsie getting a 4th in Post Grad bitch, so they are all having a well deserved rest and running around the garden much to the annoyance of the to old shiddy girls who like to live life at a much much slower pace

Ziggy first show"s

2008-05-12T11:52:00.000-07:00

Well what a lovely weekend i had with my daughter Kirsty and her husband Stuart they were showing their Chinese Crested pup Ziggy .He came out with a bang getting puppy group1 on Saturday at Kirkintilloch open show & Sunday at Cummnock open show he again won puppy group 1.there were a few tears shed with excitement My little laddie(NorthlyteTimeless AKA Ruben) also did very well gaining best in breed and group 4 at Cummnock open show. BY THE LOOK ON RUBENS FACE ITS NOW BED TIME.

2008-05-03T08:42:00.000-07:00

Ruben (Northlyte Timeless) did well at "Land of Burns" show he took best of breed.

Evie (Bonmeshay Eve) went well at Kilmaurs Country Show she got second in any Terrier & Toy class a big class. We are looking forward to all the summer shows as i now have a caravan and it will be just fab.I can take as many dogs with me i am hoping my friend Joan will accompany me.Gillian and i have started by booking on to Border Union,it will be such fun

2008-05-01T12:36:00.000-07:00

LEO STEALS THE SHOW

My daughter Gillian took our eldest papillon Leo (Abbeyton Sunshine Boy) to the local Scottish Kennel Club obedience heats to try there hand/paw at obedience and were also hoping to gain a place to qualify for the Final held at the SKC in August. They drew the short straw and had to go first out of the 19 dogs also there hoping to qualify, Leo being the only small dog. So off they went and started the test, Leo performed like a little star and the only mistakes made were by Gillian!! After the test they had a long wait until the other dogs performed their tests then with all the dogs finished they all done their stays together Leo behaved very well and didn't break his stays even when several dogs around him got up. So after a long night the results were finally announced and to our joy Leo took first place!!!! So now they will be practising very hard until August!!!

Bonmeshays Evie

2008-04-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

Evie and i had a lovely day at Kilmaurs Show with Joan Hugo and Indie ,it was bitter cold but dogs had their coats on so they were fine and enjoyed meeting all the different dogs large and small Evie got a second in any terrier or toy dog class so she did very well.By the time we were finished at the show we were hungry so decided to go and get something to eat(in one fell swoop the diet was forgotten) as we headed to Burger King" oh well try again on monday"

Chill out time

2008-04-05T07:55:00.000-07:00

Tootsie (Abbeyton to sweet to kiss @ Bonmeshay JW )is having a well deserved rest on her return from UK Toy DOG championship show last week .She did very well getting 2nd in her very strong class in Graduate bitch.The dog who beat her went on to win the bitch CC.So she did very well indeed.

Ruben (Northlyte Timeless @ Bonmeshay JW & ScHm)also did well he was in Graduate Dog and at 19 months and just now getting is coat after is coat dropped over the last couple of months.He got a 4th in a very nice class of dogs .So a very good day was had by all.

Show Time

2008-03-26T11:20:00.001-07:00

Tootsie ABBEYTON TO SWEET TO KISS AT BONMESHAY has only been back showing for a couple of months has she had pups in May, and as a result dropped her coat.Prior to having her puppies Toots did very well gaining Many 1st BOBs Group placings and getting Best Puppy In Breed at Richmond Champ Show she also gained her JW .Toots was short listed at Crufts this year but did not get any further but i was thrilled at her being short listed from a class of 11.So we will see if this year holds anything for Toots,but as far as she is concerned like Ruben there is no place like Mums knee

As we can see Ruben NORTHLYTE TIMELESS has had a very good year gaining many

1st, BOBs, group placings in both puppy and adult,winning Best in Show in both Scottish Toy Dog & North of Scotland Toy Dog Shows.He gained his JW and ShCM finishing his year off with Reserve CC at Northern & Eastern Champ Show and he is still a youngster 19 months.What fun i have had showing him he is a joy to show and most important he is a lovely wee dog to live with and he is happiest sitting on my knee,so if the coming year doesn't bring him so much in the ring i am still taking my bonnie laddie home with me lets see what the next year brings.

Easter

2008-03-23T01:59:00.000-07:00

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL

blog crash

2008-03-15T12:21:00.000-07:00

Haven't been on line, blog has been down for a few days,Crufts well what can one say you wait all year for this show your expectations high and then reality steps in.Toots was short listed but went no further,not bad for a wee bitch who had pups only 10 months ago and is just starting to get her coat back .Ruben has done so well over the last 6 months many BOB and Group placings and getting Best in show in both North of Scotland Toy Dog Show and Scottish Toy Dog,and he got a reserve CC at Notheren & Eastern Championship Show,but he just wasn't what the judge at Crufts was looking for as he was unplaced .One lives in hope for next year and i am having so much fun showing my dogs.

Bath Day

2008-03-04T05:28:00.001-08:00

Toots Mum just said that word "bath time" It must be time to get ready for Crufts "OO NO."Let scamper out of here .

Toots & Rubens day out

2008-02-24T09:11:00.000-08:00

Toots and Ruben had a nice day out at the Catrine Dog show Ruben took first in Graduate went on to get Best of Breed Toots got first in open.Gillian was stewarding ,with Stuart doing second steward( his first time) he really enjoyed himself so a good time was had by all.Its now time to rest up in preparation for Crufts.WHOOPEE

Toots win

2008-02-17T09:43:00.000-08:00

Toots got best of breed at Airdrie & Coatbridge show today her coat is coming back after her puppies .Hopefully it will be back to normal for Crufts we will just have to wait and see.

Evie's Valentine Win

2008-02-14T11:55:00.000-08:00

Evie beat off stiff competition to win best puppy at Irvine Valley Dog Training Club Valentine's Match Night. A good night was had by all .

My Great Grandson

2008-01-31T07:49:00.000-08:00

havent been on line for a while its been an exciting time awaiting the arival of our new addition to the family.Well here he is joshua he weighed 4lb & 9 ounces small but perfectly formed.He is being held for his photo shoot by his aunt Gillian she said she wasent realy into babies but i think she lies by the look on her face.May be this is our next little junior handler well if Aunt Gillian and Nana Anna have their way i am sure he will

2007-12-24T05:27:00.000-08:00

To All our friends out there Merry Christmas and a very happy new year from all at the Bonmeshay Kennel.

There is a Santa after all ,the dogs 6 of them have gotten over the kennel cough they all had it in various stages and degree's of severeness.But all are now well i feel as though i have cabin fever as i have stayed at home with them but i am so relieved they are are well that's the only present i needed.We wait to see what the New Year has in store for us.

Kennel Cough

2007-12-20T08:24:00.000-08:00

Things have been a bit miserable at home 4 of the dogs so far have the kennel cough and they are feeling a bit low.Evie the puppy was the first and so far the worse she had a bit of a time of it she coughed up so much phlegm it was scary,but thankfully she is OK now almost better.Next was Tootsie she had the cough but did not bring up so much,she was followed by Ruben he did not bring anything up just had a cough.Latest one is Leo he has a very dry cough and seem to be feeling quite low with it just wanting to lie quietly. They are all happiest lying around the fireside

Last show of the year

2007-12-16T12:01:00.000-08:00

Well it was Rubens last show for this year he will start again in the early new year along with Tootsie & Evie.He finished on a high note getting Best Of Breed and group 3 it has been an amazing year for him,getting junior Warrant at only 12months a large number of Best of Breeds Group wins and placings and a reserve CC .He went on to win best in show at Scottish Toy Dog and Best in show at North Of Scotland Toy Dog and still only 17 Months.Lets hope next year is also good for him.Its now time to enjoy a well earned rest by the fire.

Tootsies win

2007-12-01T10:12:00.000-08:00

Well tootsie got her first win to day since she had her pups her coat still has a way to go yet but she is getting there.Gillian showed her in Post Graduate class 13 entries and she won first place

(way to go Toots).Ruben won his Junior Class then went on to get Reserve Best dog.Best Dog was Shamal Topaz (Jinks)a Worthy winner he was looking fab.

2007-11-24T05:04:00.000-08:00

Is it real Mum

Northern Eastern Champ Show

2007-11-14T03:40:00.000-08:00

You would think i would have tided my self up a bit before getting the photo taken ,but hay ho its the dog not me that people want to see.What a day it was at Northern & Eastern Champ Show

Notheren Eastern Champ Show

2007-11-12T07:45:00.000-08:00

What a day Gillian and i had at the Northern & Eastern Papillon Champ Show .I did not stay at home as first planned while Gillian went to the show, at my husbands insistence that I should go saying he would be Fine ( Ithink he was secretly thinking he would get some time to himself without me fussing).Any way off we set with Joan and her dogs in the wee sma hours(3am )arriving in plenty of time .The day started as any other getting dogs ready then having breakfast.Evie was first in but she wasn't what the judge was looking for but she is just starting out and she should do well.Ruben was next in he got 1st in Junior in a class of 14.Tootsie was also unplaced but she had a ball she loves showing, her pup Eve is just 6 months old so Toots has still to get her coat back, she did very well before being mated gaining her JW at a young age,I did not want to keep her at home till she gains her coat its not all about winning all the time and she just doesn't like being left behind. Well Ruben went into the dog challenge amid many lovely dogs the CC winer was UP AND DOWN,S FREDERIKE the Judge then moved down the line then asked the Junior class winner to step out i just did not regester for a few seconds he was awarding Ruben (Northlyte Timeless at Bonmesha) the reserve CC. Ever one was so kind and congratulating Gillian and myself it was fantastic the judge had some very nice things to say about him at the end of the show .I found it difficult to get to sleep on our return as I played it over and over in my mind .There was a couple of phots taken at the show I will post them on the blog when I get them. FAB DAY WAHOO

Rubens hat trick

2007-11-04T05:40:00.000-08:00

What a day Ruben ( Northlyte Timeless ) had at North of Scotland Toy Dog show he got 1st in Junior then best dog ,challenged the winning bitch then got the best in breed. He then topped it off by getting Best In Show under judge Mr S Goodwin .What a day we had i was so proud of him .He was on top form and feeling very pleased with himself and it showed he just bounced into the ring and said its meeee .Ruben has won both the toy dog show in Scotland not bad for a 14 month old dog.
My daughter is taking the dogs to the Northern Eastern Championship show next week i hope he goes just as well for her i am sure he will.Its my daughters puppy Bonmeshays Eve first show we are hopping she does well.I have to stay at home and look after the other dogs (boy will i have withdrawal symptoms )don't do staying at home very well.

Return from show

2007-10-29T05:21:00.000-07:00

Well it just wasn't Rubens day he got a 4Th in his class.In Rubens defence he just did not seem to be his usual chirpy self he was a bit flat we all have our off days and this was his.We did have a nice day meeting old friends and catching up on all the latest news.Now time to relax till the next show

Off to the show

2007-10-27T05:01:00.000-07:00

Well Ruben and i are off to Midland Counties tomorrow another early start 3am (must be mad )

i Think Ruben would rather be in his favorite seat by the fire but i am just as sure Bonnie the one sitting beside him in the photo will keep it warm for him .Leo on the other hand is quite happy to sit on the mat and toast him self There are 200 Papillons entered for the show but one must go you just never know it would be nice to come home with a rosette any colour with so many dogs entered fingers crossed will up- date blog on Monday

RUBEN

2007-10-25T10:25:00.000-07:00

Ruben(Northlyte Timeless @ Bonmeshay JW) did very well at the Kirkintiloch & Lenzie on Sunday he got 1st in Graduate then went on to get best of breed.We are off to Midland Counties this coming Sunday with my friend Joan and her two dogs.Lets hope between us we can bring back some rosettes.

Puppies

2007-10-20T02:35:00.001-07:00

Met Rubens Puppies three wee boy,s and two wee girls five weeks old they are such little cuties

pets

2007-10-11T07:39:00.000-07:00

These Two little laddies Mesha (the Blonde) Lottie (the black and white) Shiddies make up the rest of our family.Both are puppy farm dogs Mesha had many health problems but now enjoys a very happy and health life (fingers crossed) she has a special place on my knee and is never happier than when she is sitting on it.Lottie is such a loving little dog and all that meet her fall in love with her, she is my husbands special girl and is devoted to him.

Agility Team

2007-10-04T12:20:00.000-07:00

This is our agility team introducing Fern our Cairn Terrier,Leo our Papillon,and the Boss Bonnie .They have all done well this year and won out of grade one and are now competing in grade two and being consistently placed. They are finished competing for this year and will now train hard over the winter to hopefully win out of grade 2 next year.

Belfast Show

2007-10-01T12:18:00.000-07:00

It was a good day at Belfast Show meeting old friends and making new ones. As you can see by Joan's serious (not) expression it's all in the preparation of the dog! Joan's pup Abbeyton Moonlight Shadow (Shady to his friends) was placed 3rd in Puppy, her bitch Abbeyton Some Like It Hot (Marnie) was placed 2nd in Post Graduate bitch and Abbeyton Isle Be Willin to Tri Bankshill (Wills) won the Post Graduate dog class. Unfortunatley it was not Angela's day both Serena and Logan went unplaced, but heigh-ho there is always another day. Ruben was placed 2nd in Junior dog and as you can see by the picture he is more than happy to stay at home relaxing between shows with his partner in crime Tootsie ready for their next big day out.

Big Day Out

2007-09-29T04:55:00.000-07:00

Ruben and i are off to the show at Belfast we are getting our lift at 1-45 am on Sunday you would think at my age i would know better and stay under the Duvet (boring ).Ruben may have other ideas about it but i am sure an extra cuddle will make up for the early rise Toots is looking rather smug as she is getting to stay at home.

Tootsies (Abbeyton to Sweet to Kiss at Bonmeshay JW )& Evie

2007-09-28T05:40:00.000-07:00

Evie is Tootsies pup and she will start showing in November.Evie is my daughters dog i hope she gets as much pleasure in showing her as i get showing her mum.

Ruben with Judges who judged him best in breed at Scottish Toy Dog

2007-09-26T05:35:00.000-07:00

This will be first attempt at using a blog site .Thanks to my friend Joan who with great patience has tried to explain it all to me and in setting it up. We will wait with baited breath to see if she has succeed in bringing me in to the technological age.

NORTHLYTE TIMELESS AT BONMESHAY JW

2007-09-26T02:06:00.001-07:00

BEST IN SHOW SCOTTISH TOYDOG

"RUBEN"