• KENNEL:

  Penang

Jimmy started showing dogs 46 years ago, firstly with Pekingese and now Papillons. After 45 years he had the pleasure of judging Pekingese at Crufts for the first time in 2006. He judged Papillons at Crufts in 2008 and will judge another breed in 2010. He has bred several Champions in UK in both breeds also Champions in USA and Germany. He considers himself to be a Toy Specialist and awards CC's in: Affenpinscher, Bichon, Cav KCS, Chinese Crested, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Min Pin, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Pugs, and Yorkies. He awaits KC approval to award CC's in SC and LC Chihuahuas also Griffons in the near future. Jimmy has judged abroad on several occasions and has judged the Toy Group in the UK at Championship level numerous times - one of the most memorable being at Driffield Championship Show 2006 where he awarded the Group to a delightful Griffon. The ringside erupted in a tremendous round of applause! He judged the Toy Group at Bath Championship show in May 2007. When they lived in Aberdeen in Scotland, Jimmy and his wide Dorothy helped form the North of Scotland Pekingese Club and The North of Scotland Toy Dog Society. Both Societies still flourish. His involvement includes Chairman of 2 Toy breed clubs in England ( Pekingese and Papillon's); 1 General Open Show Society (Selby Canine Society); a Committee member of Darlington General Championship Show and he is also a Toy Dog Delegate on the Kennel Club Breeds Liaison Council.