About Bluechip Kennels

"Guy"
Our first Papillon
Ranked #2 Conformation Papillon in Canada in 1996

Joey in agility

Ty & Kristen ranked #10 All-Breeds, #1 Papillon,
and #2 Toy dog in Canada for obedience in 2003

      My mom and I have owned Papillons since 1995, but I have been involved in the dog show hobby my whole life. My mom has bred and shown Giant Schnauzers since 1974. I used to tag along at the dog shows and watch her show the Giants. I really wanted a smaller breed that I would be able to handle on my own. After many years of anxiously waiting, my mom and I had the opportunity to buy Guy. Guy gave me the opportunity to really get involved with the dogs. Here I was, and eleven year old, in the breed ring, then the group ring and in the junior handling ring at noon. Junior handling was a wonderful experience for me. I learned so much from the older handlers and before I knew it, I was more of a threat to them then they were to me. Soon I was winning Best Overall and qualifying for the finals competitions in Ontario.

      The Papillon was the perfect choice, these dogs are the centre of my world. In 1999, I decided to explore another area of the dog hobby. Ty and I began obedience training, and then in 2001 we got hooked on agility also. I am currently heavily involved in conformation, obedience and agility! Lots of work..... but tons of fun! Since 1998, I have been the breeder/owner/handler of 14 Bluechip champions, 2 Bluechip American champions, and Ty who is a champion in obedience, agility, and conformation. I have also had the priviledge of showing Papillons for other breeders. I feel honoured that these breeders have trusted me with their dogs to look after them and show them to a Canadian championship.

        My mother and I are members of both the American and Canadian National Papillon Clubs. We travel all over North America exhibiting our dogs. My mother has recently retired from a 30 year career within the public school board, and I am currently a University student. My mother is a licenced CKC conformation judge and has had the honour of judging dogs across North America. She is also a chief tester for TTA (Temperament Testing Association), which is an organization that certifies dog temperaments. She travels all over attending seminars on dog health, behaviour, structure, and training. I am so lucky to have such a great role model and mentor. My mother and I are partners in the Papillons. Breeding and showing dogs is a hobby for us, not a business. We dedicate our lives to our dogs and to volunteering for various clubs and organizations. It is the passion we have for our breed and our dogs, and the joy we share with other people in this hobby that inspires us to continue breeding and exhibiting dogs.

        I have a select breeding program with puppies available on occasion to loving homes. We breed on a limited basis and each and every breeding is carefully planned and cherished. My dogs are fully guaranteed and the parents have their health clearances and are true to breed type and temperament. If you are interested in purchasing a puppy for a pet or a performance dog, you may contact me at bluechip149@sympatico.ca and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.