Our History
These amazing dogs have captured our hearts and filled our lives with fun and joy. We have been involved in purebred dogs for a compinded experience of over 80 years, and we were delighted when we added Papillons to our world in 2000. We have many AKC champions & performance champions.
Our belief about Health Testing
We strongly believe in genetic testing and health clearances on our dogs. Our papillon breeding dogs all have Eyes OFA certification and OFA Patella normal Cleared, and Cardiac clearances by a
board certified cardiologist. As well as a full DNA health screening panel for NAD, Pap-PRA, VwD, canine factor 7 and a color panel.
About our Home
We live on 30 beautiful acres of paradise in southwest Michigan.
We have been involved in breeding, showing and judging purebred dogs since 1970. We have two breeds, (Papillons and Golden Retrievers) and we are active in both breeds. We also own the Smart Dog Behavior Center.
About the Kennel name Playtyme
So we can keep track of my dogs bloodline in pedigrees and for registry record keeping purposes our kennel name is “PlayTyme” Papillons and Phalenes . This IS NOT a Doing Business name. We are strictly a breeder for the betterment of the breed. (not a company, business, or commercial pet enterprise) and We own and compete with purebred, registered Papillons and phalenes as a hobby only.
We have owned, trained and competed with outstanding quality dogs since 1970. Before which the kennel was owned and operated by my grandpa who also competed with some of the best dogs of the time. We have learned a great deal since and continue to learn every day.
All of our dogs are American Kennel Club (AKC) registered and most are also dual-registered with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). Some of our dogs have other registries so we can compete with them to earn additional titles such as the International Kennel Club.
Some of the reasons a puppy might not be kept at Playtyme:
Tail not curled around the back like a tea cup handle - it may be carried to high or to tight. while this does not effect a pet it is not to the standard.
Color - A papillon is always a party colored dog however they sometimes have a lot or littlecolor on the body. The same goes for Mis-marks (the standard calls for On the head, color(s) other than white must cover both ears, back and front, and extend without interruption from the ears over both eyes. A clearly defined white blaze and nose band are preferred to a solidly marked head for its symmetry. Symmetry of facial markings is desirable.) so if we have a puppy who doesn't meet this we will place it in a pet home.
Most of the issues for us as breeders have nothing to do with the function as a loved house pet. We have to be very picky about what we keep, as well as why we are breeding a litter. I hope this helps to "clear the waters" so to speak on why we keep what we keep.
Why breed a litter?
So you can be assured that a puppy from us will be bred for breed temperament, quality, type, soundness, structure , and correct coat. WE do NOT breed just to have puppies, BUT to enhanced the breed, and produce our next show dog. This means that a puppy from us will be of beautiful quality and breeding but for one reason or another is sold as a pet. We have very high standards for are next potential show or breeding dog and some puppies will have just one fault that will keep them from being a potential dog that is kept here at “PlayTyme”. This doesn’t mean that they are not good examples of the breed, as we strive to keep the very best from each litter we breed to continue the legacy and enhance the breed as a whole, otherwise what is the point of breeding? Knowing that you are getting a puppy that was bred from the best of the best in hopes of another great show puppy gives you the peace of mind that we are doing what we can for you, but also for the breed as a whole.
Memberships include
American Kennel Club
Papillon Club of America
Kalamazoo Kennel Club
United Kennel Club All breed Judges for UKC
Conservation Breeding - Preserving Purebred Dogs for the Future Generations
TO SOME, BREEDING IS A MATTER OF PUTTING TWO DOGS OF THE SAME BREED TOGETHER, AND BOOM – YOU HAVE “PUREBRED DOGS”. BUT FOR OTHERS, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO IT THAN THAT. TO A CONSERVATION BREEDER, THERE ARE FOUR P’S.
Preserve. Protect. Predict. Purpose.
Conservation Breeders pride ourselves on being producers of predictable, purpose-bred purebred dogs. It comes with hours of thought, careful consideration, scrutiny and discipline.
So, what does this mean for you as a buyer? It means that you can rest assured knowing Conservation breeders are dedicated to breeding solely for the purpose of preserving and protecting the original purpose of the breed. You can know that you are getting a companion that is healthy, of sound body and mind, and predictable in nature.
Conservation Breeders take the guesswork out of your next dog’s history, health, predicted size, temperament, and life expectancy. They can do this because they invest time into showing their dogs to make sure they meet the AKC (or their country’s standard). They take the time to health test as per their breed’s parent club recommendations. They make the hard decisions like taking dogs that aren’t fit for breeding out of their breeding programs. Conservation breeders stand behind their dogs for the entirety of it’s life, willing to take a dog back for any reason and at any time, if the owner can no longer care for it.
They serve as mentors and teachers throughout the dog’s life as you navigate dog ownership. And finally, they are honest and forthcoming when it comes to protecting the well-being of every dog they produce and the breed as a whole.
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