JOYCE"BUNTY" GREEN

A light went out this week with the passing of Bunty Green who enjoyed great success with her Heatherside Cavaliers for over 4 decades from the 1940s up until the 90's. She played an important part in the nurturing of the breed and together with her husband Geoffrey, they were stalwart supporters and great ambassadors for our breed. Our condolences to their son Robin and daughter Patience. Bunty Green will long be remembered for all that she did for Cavaliers in the early days. She gave us our finest hour when Ch Craigowl Silkience won the CC under her at Crufts in 1992 and long after Bunty stopped attending shows we kept in touch as she read the dog press and was always keen to learn how the dogs, especially our Tricolours, (her favourite colour) were doing. RIP Bunty....a special lady.

Caroline Gillies Compston (McGoogans), Bunty Green (Heatherside) and Pam Turle (Sunninghill) in the ring in the late 70s or ealy 80s. 

When I was editor of "Expressions" the Cavalier KCS Club magazine, Bunty wrote an article in 1994. This is now reproduced here with thanks to the Club.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR ...?

    BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW

BEST BITCH

the hard working secretary Viera Stloukalova...

and some other winners on the day

Jnr Ch Bruno Banani vom Welvenhof

Int Ch Zippy Prokopska Hvedza

Ch Monaco Sevi Biely Demon

Jnr Ch Amazing Wonder of Magic Nob
 

Clauberry Mint Julip

Ch Chianti z Vrchu Kralu

Judge showing favouritism!

Time to celebrate

Lucia - a talented Junior

Best of Breed in King Charles

A magnificent Lipizzaner stallion

CONSTELLATION = A Star

A magnificent achievement.Multi Champion MILETREE CONSTELLATION (Ch Aranel Cosmic x Miletree Bedtime Wish) has ended 2012 as German Top Dog All Breeds. Our congratulations to his breeders Ruta and Peter Towse and co owners Markus Kirschbaum and Klaus Vorderstarsse seen above who piloted"Sunny" to all his sucesses in Germany. We wish the team good luck at the Eukanunba Challenge in Florida in December.

NORWAY TOY DOGS

I travelled to Oslo on 19th October to judge at the Norwegian Toy Dog and the Norwegian Papillon and Phalene Clubshows.My breeds on day 1 were Chinese Crested, Pekingese, Pomeranians and Italian Greyhounds and on day 2, I was allocated Cavaliers and Long and Smooth coated Chihuahuas. It was an enjoyable weekend spent with interesting judges including Harry Vella who has the Mickleover Cavaliers in Malta and Tony Allcock, well known in the UK for his Sleepyhollow Japanese Chins who judged Cavaliers on day 1. Our winners from the Cavalier entry are pictured below.

BEST OF BREED at 10 months of age was Red and Ready of an Excellent Choicewho isowned by Inger Pettersenfrom Norway and bred by Natasha Moonen in Holland

Best Opposite went to Aina Rudshaug's home bred Atti's Always Cool Change

(L-R) Lise Gran-Henriksen with Sweet Kiss Of An Excellent Choice - Best of Breed. Judge Tony Allcock. Anita Vestgard with Hazelcoat Thurner - Best Opposite  

NICE TO SEE YOU..TO SEE YOU NICE

Despite being hospitalised at present, Gladys Baillie (Fyrnrose) was determined to make it to the Scottish CKCS Club Championship show at Lanark. As you can see she did! Seen here with friend Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana).

Good to see you looking so well,Gladys...

Officiating at the Scottish CKCS Club Ch Show on 16th October 1982 was Mr W (Bill) Siggers. In dogs gaining a 12th CC was Burgess' Ch. Crisdig Ted with the Res CC going to Mrs A. Le Tourneau's twenty six months old blenheim Tanmerack Two Chances Of Elleswyn by Dunhelm The Admiral x Paper Moon of Tanmerack.

HOW "ART" THOU?

CIRCA 1890  ...from http://www.hamsheregallery.co.uk

from Brooke Astor's collection....PORTRAIT OF A SPANIEL PUP attributed to Eugène Lambert

MAE THE BEST DOG WIN

 SHE'S A BIT OF ALL WIGHT!

Barbara Taylor and her Taybar Cavaliers live on the Isle of Wight and when possible makes forages to the mainland! Taybar Jessica has been doing well in Obedience and recently won her Novice Bitch (part2) at Plymouth Dog Training Open show.

Paul and Jill Allitt (Tillashby) went on a cruise 4 weeks ago and on the first night aboard the ship, Paul had a major heart attack and was taken to the medical centre on board the ship. He was not stable enough to be flown home to hospital, so they disembarked in Barcelona where Paul underwent surgery. He is now recovering well at home and although unable to work for a while, will hopefully be fit and well again in a few months.

Jill, a traumatic time for you both, best wishes from all your Cavalier friends and here's to Paul's speedy recovery

....and finally a spooky ending to this week, courtesy of Libor........

28th OCTOBER 2012

HERE COME THE MEN IN BLACK!

Champion Lorankas Enchanting (top) and Champion Craigowl Billy Elliot (below)

CAVALIERS IN ST MARK'S SQUARE

This was a gathering of Italian Cavalier lovers who met on Facebook and spent time together with their dogs in Venice. Some had travelled from Sicily, Milan, Turin and Mantua. Thanks to Sonia Viapiana for the photo.

DAM FINE PRODUCER

A bitch is limited to producing perhaps a handful of litters in her lifetime so is unlikely to compete on equal terms with a male dog who is popular as a stud. The often unsung brood bitch heroines can play a big part in the production and there have been several over the years who have shown their capability and have been recognised for their contribution. 

Caroline Ackroyd Gibson (Toraylac) writes about one such bitch.

 "Toraylac Dido born in 22.10.2005 has been a very special girl for me. She is by Loranka’s  D’Artagnan out of another excellent brood Toraylac Exquisite and descends from an extremely strong bitch line going back to Ch Harana Christa of Toraylac and my very first cavalier born in 1983, Roxanna Litina of Stonepit. The girls have so little chance to make a big impact on the breed, as opposed to the stud dog, but I think that this proves just how important it is to concentrate on quality girls who might or might not be show dogs. "Dido" is mismarked but has never passed this on to her progeny. Her very special mate has been Maibee Perfect Touch of Charnavale and together they have sired 10 pups of whom 8 have made an impact on the show world including top winners, Toraylac Perfect Passion JW 2CC’s 4RCC’s, Aust.Ch Toraylac Masterpiece, BIS winning Toraylac Mastermind (Poland), Toraylac Masterstroke (France),Toraylac Sebastian (Italy).  

And I am so proud of another Dido daughter, Toraylac Henrietta, owned by Marlen Blessman, who at 10 months old at Germany’s most important show won the Bundesjugendsiegerin and German Junior Champion (VK) and more recently took the CACIB at Hannover under breed judge Simone Frankenberg and is now a VDH Junior Champion."

 CAVALIERS ARE RETAIL THERAPY

  TICKING THE TIKI BOXES

Jan Eatock (Darilance) had a good day under Annette Jones (Timsar) at the Tiki CKCSC, based in Auckland New Zealand, where her tricolour dog Aust/NZ Ch Merseyport Poppycock Of Darilance (Aust)took Best In Show. Aust/NZ Ch Shadola Leading Ladywent Best Bitch. The Reserves were Nidra Gypsy Lover with Prestonville andCh Darilance Vera Krupp

pictured above Jan Eatock with BIS, Annette Jones, Pam Deake with BB
Front is Mignon Jurss with Res Dog and Andrew Eatock with Res Bitch

 GERMAN  HOME TOWN GIRL

 
Breed Specialist Simone Frankenberg (Welfenhof) lives near Hannover and recently judged Cavaliers there. Her choice for Best of Breed was International, UK.Austrian,Netherlands, German VDH-CH.Es11.BS11 Champion Craigowl Santana who was appreciated by judge Hassi Assenmacher Feyl who awarded Sydney" and Klaus.....the Toy Group.

BOOK WORM?

 from Ruth Smith...to whom we are indebted for this chance to delve into the Past.

Mr Michael Quinney judged the dogs at the West of England CKCS Club Championship Show on 9th October 1982. The CC (his first) went to (Ch) Cinola Super Tramp Of Deeriem, bred by Mrs B. Evans and owned by Mrs Sheelagh Allerton, this fourteen month old blenheim is by Cinola Status Quo x Cinola Sheryl of Tinydells. 

ROLL UP, ROLL UP...ALL  THE FUN OF THE FAIR 

Mat Morse wrotes from Melbourne. "Will is recently back from a wonderful weekend in Tasmania where 'Sabre' won BEST IN SHOW at the CKCSC of TASMANIA SPECIALTY under Judge Beth Warman from New Zealand. She then went on, 2 days later, to win BEST IN GROUP and RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW at the Tasmanian Kennel Club All Breeds Championship Show. These results gained "Sabre" her Supreme title, now known as Supreme Ch Matmor Fun O The Fair.
She is the first Cavalier bitch to gain this title which was introduced in July this year. To gain a Supreme title, a dog must gain 1000 points at Championship shows including 10 Best In Groups or/and Specialty Best In Shows. 'Sabre' is co-owned with Jodie & Glenn Wilshier (Cavlamour). Not to be out done,  Ch Matmor Duke Ellington won the DCC at both shows.

LOOK OUT PAVAROTTI

Tatiana Karaseva from St Petersburg thinks her young Blenheim has ambitions to sing at the Mariinsky Theatre. Until he becomes a great tenor he has to be content with an audience made up of his father, brother and sister!

SMART IN TARTAN

Sheena Maclaine (Pennygown) and James Finlay (Marisk/Gilderoak) were suitably attired in Tartan when they judged at the Scottish CKCSC Championship show. Jane Molineaux has kindly sent the photos with some of their winners.

Best Veteran - Merryoth Maeve

Bitch CC & Best In Show - Ch Lorankas Sherrie Baby

RBCC & RBIS - Ch Cavaliegh Jaida With Vallender

Dog CC & Best Opposite - Craigowl Out Of The Blue

   

 

 

There may only be a few still around our Breed who knew Mrs Sybelle Davis and her Gotha Cavaliers who lived in Milton in the Newark area.  In her late 80s, she sadly  passed away on 12th October 2012. Until two years ago she still had a couple of Cavaliers.  The funeral will be at Sherwood Forest Crematorium at 3pm on 7th November 2012.  The most memorable dogs that she owned was her Eyeza Paean of Sunninghill. Gillian Greenall rang me with the news and should anyone want to make a donation in respect of Sybelle's memory, these should go to the HUMBERSIDE CAVALIER RESCUE. Our condolences to her family at this sad time.

and finally ....REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER

...off this weekend to Welsh Cavalier show...watch this space for pics...

3rd November 2012

SWEET SHERRIE ANYONE?

Lorraine Hughes has good reason to smile as CH LORANKAS SHERRIE BABY has just won her 42nd CC equalling the Cavalier Breed Record. She now shares this honour with Ch Keyingham Branwell who is 10 years old but as recent as August this year was still competing and winning highly. 

A MUST READ

Starting off as a pup in a stray’s litter, the young dog has his first interaction with humans in a dog hoarder’s yard. There he learns to love people, but after Animal Control arrives, he suffers the sad fate of dogs deemed “unadoptable.” After being euthanized, he awakes in a new litter with a new life ahead of him, becoming Bailey, the beloved pet of eight-year-old Ethan. Embarking on the most pivotal period of his existence, he learns the satisfaction of being a “good dog” and experiences the most pure, joyful relationship he will have with a human. Bailey not only adores Ethan, he risks his life to protect him, and after years of devotion to his boy, he is sure he has fulfilled his purpose. But when he awakes again in a new—female—canine body, she finds that her journey is not yet finished, and she has more to learn than she realized.

Cameron’s exploration of the world through the eyes of a dog is clever in its humorous touches—"Bailey’s" conclusions that cats cannot be trusted and horses are completely unreliable are hilarious—and poignant in its depiction of a dog’s innate desire to please humans. 

A Dog’s Purpose is a beautiful celebration of our four-footed friends’ big hearts."

HOW "ART" THOU?

A Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) piece that measures 3½ high x 6 long x 2 ½ wide inches. At the Hamshere Gallery

 HOSPITAL DINNERS FOR MARK


Poor Mark Smith (Aranel) gives a whole new meaning to "heel work".   He has landed himself in hospital after falling down stairs and badly breaking his heel. He has now moved from Ipswich hospital to West Suffolk in Bury St Edmunds and will have surgery this week. I am sure a card from his Cavalier friends would help.   Hope to see you up and running soon, Mark 

BEST AT THE BAY AREA

An exhibition featuring a painting of a dog with aristocratic connections is taking place at WR Harvey Antiques in Witney in Oxfordshire.The Beauty and the Beasts exhibition includes English antique furniture from 1670 to 1830 and a collection of antique paintings.A highlight is a painting by George Laporte,animal painter for the King of Hanover, of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bred at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock. The shop’s owner, David Harvey, said: “You can tell this was very much a loved dog, because it was wearing a red velvet collar with a gold padlock. It is also a sign of the esteem that these animals were held in that you would get one of the top animal painters to paint your favourite spaniel." The collection of animal paintings in the exhibition belongs to collectors John and Pat Stanley.

 

"SHERRIE" THE NEW PRINCESS OF WALES 

 Ch Lorankas Sherrie Baby became Cavalier Royalty when she won BEST IN SHOW at the South and West Wales CKCSC show in Caerphilly , the other week. Quite an occasion. Here are some moments from the show.

Team Loranka and "Sherrie Baby"

Shows over....tickling time!

Dog CC, Judge, Bitch CC, Judge, Best Puppy, Best Veteran

BEST IN SHOW

Dog CC & Bitch CC

Sandra Ireland and Jenny Wightman

Elizabeth Hardy from Norway

Ian & Jeanne Boyd

Lisa and Amelia Gamble, Anne Newell

Cynthia Rose, Heather Wheeler, Terry Stanley

Bitch judge - Gillian Greenall

Louise Callaghan, Sue Mangham, Loretta Biggs

dog judge - Alicia Pennington

Peter and Jacqui Portingale

Mary Hughes  ??

John  Fothergill - steward

??  ??  Sandra Coles

Sarah Rees

Anna Fisk

Sid Harris & Raye Parry

Elaine Darlington

Jacqui Portingale and Judge Alicia Pennington

Helena Parker

Catherine and Andrew Rhodes, Laura Smith, Cynthia Rose

ORDER YOURS NOW......

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LOULOU IS MAGIC
  

Christine Godefroy lives in Paris and is delighted to announce that her French Champion Enchanteur de la Fieffe au Songeuris now an International Champion. Three cheers for LouLou!

THE UK JUNIOR HANDLER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS 2012

Melissa Phillips from Pontypridd in Wales is 16 years old and has been showing dogs in Junior handling and breed classes under her Tillymist affix since she was 10. Here she is seen with her Cavalier Maddie, competing in the 2012 JHA finals which is sponsored by DOG WORLD and took place at Discover Dogs, Earls Court, London on Saturday, November 10th, 2012. Well done, Melissa. A wonderful achievement to get this far.

Brigadier Jack Burgess judged dogs at Midland CKCS Club Ch. Show on 4th December 1982.

He gave a 6th CC to Miss Sheila Smith's Ch Salador Celtic Prince with the Res CC going to Mrs Fiona Bunce's three and a half year old blenheim Paper Tiger of Tanmerack by Farne Silver Shadow of McGoogans x Welmor Antigone.

Bitches were judged by Miss Kathy Yoxall and the CC (4th) went to Mary Millican's four and a half year old blenheim Ch Peatland Flora Jensen, by Ch Homaranne Caption x Pantisa Saab.

Res CC went to Thornhill's Ch Kindrum Sylvia.

Ch Salador Celtic Prince went Best In Show

  

11TH DAY...11TH MONTH....REMEMBER

LET'S PARTY......BE THERE OR BE SQUARE

The Northern CKCSS Christmas Party is only 2 weeks away, so don't forget to book your Christmas dinner - a bargain at £6-50 for 2 courses. Take this good chance to have your dogs' eyes tested (£29 instead of the standard price £48) or microchip, if you choose. Come and enjoy a fun day with your Cavaliers on 2nd December - email Elaine Waddington on spindlepoint.ckcs@btinternet.com

REDUCED PRICE for 1 month only

The Northern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society are pleased to announce that a discount code has been arranged with the Animal Health Trust which will give you a 20% discount for the DryEye/CurlyCoat EpisodicFalling DNA test.
The discount code will be valid from 15th November to 15th December 2012 (UK time).
For details of the Code please contact Elaine Waddington, the society’s Health Representative, on telephone 01768 840603 or by email at spindlepoint.ckcs@btinternet.com

 SUPER  'STAR'DOM

Great news from David McCullough and Raewyn (Caribelle/Dellcara) in Victoria. "Australian Ch Eireannmada Distant Star by Gr Ch Miletree Distant Dream, is now a Supreme Champion. She came out of retirement at almost 8 years of age and can be seen above winning BOB and clinching the title under breed specialist Meredith Clegg (Coatsville). 'Star' came to live at Caribelle when she was 10 months old and is co owned with her breeder Greg Browne. Raewyn kept insisting I go and look at the “Bertie” puppies that  Greg was running on. 'Star' came home with us that day .... and the rest, as they say, is history. A multiple Group winner & Toy Specialty BIS winner .... it is her Specialty record that we are so proud of, an outstanding record of 5 Best in Shows & 4 RU Best in Shows. A true “diva” and at times, as most know, very “trying” but she is and will always be very special to me. 'Star' is the second Supreme Ch sired by "Bertie", the other being our Sup Ch Dapsen Make My Day. A big thank youto all who have supported and followed her career."

Two Children and their Spaniel, by William Read, circa 1790.

Classical Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Polescreen circa1820-25, the octagonal framed screen panel with needlework showing a King Charles spaniel with glass eyes, on turned post and pedestal base with turned feet, 55 inches high.

Greyhound with Hat & Spaniel Artist: Pierre Mène (French, 1810 -1879) Bronze. 9 x 10 1/8 x 6 inches

ANOTHER ACCOLADE

Great to hear from Molly Coaker's daughter Anne Reddaway (Homaranne) of the continued success of Aus Ch Homerbrent Accolade(Homerbrent Chardonnay x Homerbrent Emily). After only a short time in New Zealand, "Ally" has become a New Zealand champion. 

 THE BEST IN THE WEST

 

At the West of England CKCSC Open show in Bristol where Debbie Kerr (Kinvaar) judged, congratulations are in order. The winners were (left to right) Harana Alfie Boe who went BEST IN SHOW. Jolainey Sugar Babe took Best Opposite. Jolainey Magical was Best Puppy and Clockpelters Trudie, who at 9, won Best Veteran.  

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT, ALFIE?

Harana Alfie Boe....'Alfie' who was BIS at the Eastern CKCSS and just recently the West of England CKCSC Open shows making it his 4th BIS at a 2012 breed Club show this year, as well as 2 RBIS awards.

 SILK SCREEN

 taken Aug 2012

It seems only yesterday that Fyrnrose French Silk with Ellisiana(Fyrnrose Facination x Fyrnrose Silent Wings) and proud owner Sheila Hindle won the Bitch CC at SKC under judge Terry Nethercott (seen left, and below with Brian Rix and Ch Ricksbury Royal Legend - the Dog CC winner). But it was back in 2001 and Ria has now entered her 14th year. She looks as pretty as ever.  Happy Birthday, Ria, and best wishes to her owners and Gladys Baillie, her breeder.

THREE COUNTIES PEKE AND CAVALIER SHOW

Janet Waller (Jinjan) recently judged the excellent Cavalier entry of 93 at this show and her major winners were

Moncolly Dottie Harana who went Best Bitch & Best of Breed.

Jolainey Magic Touch was Res Best of Breed

Best Dog was Kellorian Head Over Heals JW ShCM

Best Puppy was Miletree Mistere 

Best Veteran went to Loranka's Stardom 

TALES OF HANNAH AND LOIS -the  comforters

'Hannah' is Timsar Miss Conduct, daughter of Ch.Timsar Misbehavin’, 'Lois' came from an unknown breeder. Her owner simply walked into our Vet’s surgery and asked if they knew anyone who would give a good home to her Cavalier puppy as her partner had left her and she had to return to full time working. I still lunch regularly with the girl’s mother and am invited to the girl’s wedding next year. Cavaliers give more than comfort, they make us friends too.....from Joyce Hall in Merseyside

UNDER YOUR UMBRELLA, ELLA ELLA

 

....what with all the rain we have all had recently..a must have is a Cavalier umbrella...

 
This very special evening of the Top Twenty Gala and People's Choice Awards began with the Parades of CKCSC, USA Champions, New Champions, Winners of Major Awards and Junior Warrant Title Holders (October 1, 2011 to October 1, 2012).  It was amazing to see so many champions and champions in the making in one place.  Each dog received a personalized certificate to mark the occasion.
 The Top Twenty Gala was a social event and a competition between the twenty highest pointed dogs in the Club, plus the three top Cavaliers in each color class. The twist was that the three judges were unknown until they were introduced at the Gala. The following three mystery judges were from three different categories:
1.     Licensed Cavalier Breeder/Judge:  Mary Ann Hogan, Stavonga Cavaliers, UK
2.    CKCSC, USA, Breeder and/or Judge with an in-depth knowledge of the breed:  Barbara Garnett-Wilson, Laughing Cavaliers, USA
3.    Licensed all-breed judge, not a breeder nor owner of Cavaliers:  Helene Neitsch, Banstock Bullmastifs, USA

The competition began as all nineteen Cavaliers entered the ring together to give the judges the opportunity to evaluate them and give them an "Initial Impressions Score".  This score would be used in the event of a tie. Then the dogs, followed by the bitches, were individually brought into the ring.  Each exhibit was examined by each judge on the table, free stacked and gaited around the ring.  At the conclusion of the evaluation, each Cavalier was presented with a personalized long streaming rosette.
 

Some of the spectators and participants........enjoying the evening

The Judges’ score sheets were accurately and confidentially tabulated.  There was only a 1-point difference between first and second place and two points between second and third place.  A small glicee of Lindsey Bittner Graham's artwork depicting four colors of Cavaliers was given to the winner.

Below, in winning order, are the three Top Twenty Gala finalists:
 

1st     Ch Aranel Revelation  (Gwen Wells)

 2nd  Ch Chantismere Chandos of Valentyne, JW (Elizabeth O'Brien)

3rdCh Jayba Black Eyed Susan (Pat and Michelle Lander)

The spectators determined the winners of the People's Choice Award by voting for their favorite Cavalier being shown in the Top Twenty competition.  106 ballots were cast, and, unbelievably, there was a THREE-WAY TIE!
 
The following Cavaliers were the People’s Choices Award Winners (in no specific order):
•    Ch Chadwick Scotch on the Rocks at Hudsonview, JW (Laura Yassky & John Glynn)
•    Ch Jayba Black Eyed Susan (Pat and Michelle Lander)
•    Ch Veribas Point Break (Karen Cusick)
 
Each winner received a large rosette and a small glicee of Lindsey Bittner Graham's artwork to commemorate the event.

DUTCHMASTERS

Ricky Perkins and Mimi Hodges are over the moon that their 'Connor' aka MIMRIC CONCENSUS JW is now a CKCSC USA Champion. He finished his title in York by winning BIS under Pam Burkley (Saintbrides) 

FUN IN FINLAND 

Sheena Maclaine (Pennygown) writes....."Ken Town and I had the honour of judging in Finland at theFinnish Cavalier Club Speciality at Jyväskylä on the 10^th November 2012 followed by the Jyväskylä International Dog Show 11^th November.

Fortunately for us this was a very well organised event as we were very reliant on the travel agent, Flightsbiz, provided for us by the International event host, Jarmo Hilpenen.  There are no direct flights to Jyvaskyla – for Ken this was a flight from Edinburgh to Heathrow to Helsinki to Jyvaskyla and Andy Vella and I, the last 2 flights.  We all met up at Heathrow and arrived in Helsinki with about 40 minutes before our ongoing flight and a 20 minute walk to the boarding gate.  We arrived at the gate with a throng of people, not realising our flight had already been called as there was no plane in evidence. There was no call for late passengers as you so often hear at airports and we stood patiently waiting.  A plane drew up and everyone got to their feet ready to board….Norwegian Airways flight to Stockholm!  What had happened to our flight?  Had we changed boarding gates?  No – it turned out that there had been a shuttle bus taking people to the plane from the gate as we discovered later when we eventually caught the 23.40 flight – a bone shaker of a plane with propellers that had to be de-iced before we went anywhere! There were many frantic calls to Jarmo and Flightsbiz who were marvellous and managed to transfer the flights for us, as there was no Customer Service desk for our British European flight and the check-in desk could not help.  Flights sorted, a delicious bottle of red and dinner in the restaurant helped us relax in to the spirit of a more promising weekend!

As we whiled away the time, chatting as you do, Ken, somewhat foolishly told me of his imminent retirement from the toil of his boarding kennel and that he would have to find something to do to maintain his fitness.  Some years ago Ken ran the Edinburgh 10K – take a look at the picture of this handsome chap sporting his shorts!   Always looking for ways to fund raise for Cavalier Health and  never missing an opportunity, particularly whilst Ken was mildy “under the influence”, I struck whilst the iron was hot! Ken has kindly agreed to get in training for the 2013 run and sponsorship forms will soon be in circulation.  He has promised not to start the training before Crufts as he will need to be in the peak of health to stand on his pins all day for that event! In the meantime all bribes can be taken in the form of sponsorship, gratefully received for Cavalier Health.

 My penance was to provide this report on behalf of both of us so back to Cavaliers in Finland!  - Numerically strong – 205 exhibits at the Club Show – and no sign of numbers dropping.  A mixed bag of quality with the bitches superior to the dogs with many of the boys were just far too big and heavy boned.  It was not only the very obvious high tail but the low set on and lack of drive behind that was so evident.  Rubies of exceptional colour but so many with the brightest pink noses they would glow in the dark!   However there were some quality exhibits that would hold their own anywhere in the world. Enjoy some photos of the International show and Special show...

PUPPIES

BOS - Magictrees Candy Shop,
BOB -  WWW Principedamore Eu.

VETERANS

BOB- C.I.B Crawford Carmencita
BOS- C.I.B Baletta's Just Crazy

ADULTS

BOB - C.I.B Baletta's Oh My God
BOS - C.I.B Lawliers Cactus Bite

BOB - Connection Siljans Royal Ballet
BOS - C.I.B Babbler's Paddington

  Judge: Mrs. Iris Urschitz, Austria

VETERANS

BOB-Veteran: C.I.B Crawford Carmencita 

BOS-Veteran: C.I.B Baletta's Just Crazy

PUPPIES


BOB- Magictrees Candy Shop
BOS-Bonitos Companeros Solo Artisti

.....and finally a very Happy Thanksgiving to our North American Cavalier lovers...

22nd November 2012

HOW "ART" THOU?

Minton Porcelain recumbent Spaniel.....dates from 1831-40

CAPTION COMPETITION...

..Tina Homes and Michelle Chapman's reaction to winning the Bitch CC and RCC

Who can offer up the best caption??? send to ncraigowl@btinternet.com

The last Club show of the year is the Midland Cavalier and it always attracts a good entry. 246 awaited dog and bitch judges Terry Nethercott (Sunsalve) and Lucy Koster (Harana).

Michelle and Richard Chapman with Kirstie McMurray

Neil Lunam

Elaine Berwick's son Charlie with Peter Hill

Angela Price and Jill Sheard

Sandra Ireland, Diane Whitfield,'birthday girl Ellen Renaud, Michelle and Richard

Ann Stocks, Leila Tarabad and Dorothy Bailey

Brian Attwood, Ian, Mandy Attwood and Tracy Parsons

Jill Allitt, Carol and Keith Dixon

who won in the Raffle?

Flo Sinclair and Bubbles

 

work of art

Lynda Goodgame and her 10 year old grand daughter Ellen Gallagher who made the cake, Sue Dawber, Val Hamill, Rachel Surman, Anita Godwin celebrating "Aida's" Ch title

Mamma Mia.. treasurer!

Elaine Williams, Debbie and Steve Coole

Ring stewards....Ruth Mochrie and Pam Graves

Sian and Steve Watts

Large and Little

Terry Nethercott

Lucy Koster

Best in show

Lucy Koster, Tina Homes and Bitch CC

Debbie Coole, Best Puppy in Show and Lucy

Terry....the gentle giant

Aum and Best Puppy Dog

Michelle Chapman and RCC bitch

Kirstie McMurray and Best Veteran

The oldest veteran £20 prize award went to Lana P Turner's Shalot Lady Bethan. A lovely black/tan bitch, born 14 December 2003, by Leelyn Major League out of Shalot Morgan Le Fay who also did really well in the Veteran classes. The award was donated by Cavalier Chat Forum member, Flo Sinclair in memory of her ByFloSin Jemimah's Swan Song. 

A piece of happy coincidence. In 2006 at the same show with Margaret Newton (Tonnew)and the late Jean Grant (Granasil) judging, Bitch CC and Best in Show went to the blenheim Ch Leogem Minuet and Dog CC went to the Novice class winner Craigowl Ryton (who went on to win his crown). 'Minuet' is the grandmother of today's Novice class and Bitch CC winner Leogem Rhapsody and 'Ryton' is the grandfather of today's winner of the Dog CC and Best in Show, Craigowl Out Of The Blue. 

Res CC went to Nunn's Petsendas Cappers Girl, a three and a half year old blenheim by Petsendas Capricorn x Hazelbury Jessica.

D.A.F.T

North Down Borough Council in Northern Ireland is proposing to introduce new dog control orders with the powers it has received under the Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. There is no doubt that other councils will follow this course of action unless challenged.

10 days ago Hilary Hanberry set up a Facebook page (DAFT – Dogs Are Furious Too)  https://www.facebook.com/DogsAreFuriousToo?ref=hl Hilary writes "Through this page a journalist from the Belfast Telegraph featured the story. Next, the BBC contacted me the and this link is the result  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20326439 I am encouraging visitors to sign the online petition. "  

If you are in support, perhaps you would sign? http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/dog-control-orders 

HOPE FLOATS

Brookhaven Fancy Face known to her friends as "Hope", finished her American KC title in October 2012 at the Atlanta Kennel Club weekend, to the delight of her owner/breeders Brenda Martz and Paula Ayers. She also did well at theCavaliers of the Northeast Speciality in York, Pennsylvania by winning WB and BOS from Anne Eckersley on Saturday and RWB from Philip Carthy on Sunday.

TURNING BACK THE CLOCK IN TASMANIA

A show to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the first Australian Dog Show was held in Hobart Town in Tasmania in 1862.This came not long after the first recognised show in 1859, held at Newcastle on Tyne in the UK, it proved to be the start of a countrywide phenomena and the start of regulated breeding and canine animal husbandry in Australia. Dog lovers in Australia have recently converged on Hobart to celebrate 150 years of dog showing and the recent show featured 500 dogs and 105 different breeds.

Cavaliers, Aust Ch Sebastians Law N Order McCoy and Aust Ch Wilsight Red Mischief are seen here with owner Sonya Cantor who dressed for the occasion.
 

HONG KONG CALLING

Cavaliers are doing very well at rally events. Lucy Dawson sends a lovely photo of her two girls with their best rosettes of the year. "They have both now gained their Level 2 Titles in TD Rally, and their Bronze Championships and Silver Achievers awards in PDRO rally. They also walked off with good places in all 3 classes entered at the end of year rally trial last weekend. Next year we’re hoping for Silver Championships, Level 2 Championships, and for Ellie perhaps her Veteran Level 1 Championship! Frances Page’s 'Pippin' also achieved his Level 1 Championship."

HOORAY HENRY

Shirley and Bruce Henry had a great weekend in October at the CKCSC USA National Specialty/Trudy Albrecht Ra lly in Parsippany, New Jersey under judges Kevan Berry (UK), Sylvie Desserne (France) and Brenda Martz (USA).TheirCh Miletree Northern Star at Shirmont took Best in Show both days and the Puppy Sweeps went to his daughter Ch. Pinecrest Shirmont Moonlight Madness.

S O S...save our spaniel

Recent flooding in the UK has brought misery to many.Thankfully this little guy in North Wales looks like he is in safe hands.

 MOUSTACHE FOR CASH

 

Philip Lovel has the Lovetrac Cavaliers in Beverley in North Yorkshire and would love your support.

off to Atlanta, New Orleans in the morning. Hopefully to some Winter sunshine! Will be back with photos from the
Cavaliers of the South show where, Klaus Vorderstrasse, Markus Kirschbaum, Michael Levy and Pat Landers are the appointed judges...

30th November 2012

CHATTERBOX has been missing for almost 2 months due to technical problems with phone/internet.The good news is that it is all systems go now, so enjoy the catch up. Libor has expressed in his special way how much we have been missed!

.....the catch up will be over several editions....so be ready for an overdose! Be assured if you have sent me something in the last couple of months for inclusion, it will appear...

Way back in December I was lucky enough to attend the Cavaliers of Greater Atlanta Christmas lunch at the Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant in Buckhead, Atlanta. I was welcomed warmly by the members and had great fun. The scrumptious lunch was followed by a presentation of various annual awards and then we played a game called "Dirty Santa" which involved the exchange of Xmas gifts.  I was indeed fortunate to come away with a limited edition print by local artist and Cavalier owner, Carol Lesley.

Paula and Marty Ayers

Linda and Bart Whitmire

Randy and Alice Alford

Norma and Shannon Schilling

 Brenda and Dallas Martz

Artist Carol Lesley

Missy Crane and Gabrielle Pollmeier

Something for everyone..

Mark Fitzpatrick and ??

 My prize print

Vicky Herring

Country Cooking is something Southern folks know all about and a couple of days later Cavalier owners Hollis and Carol Land invited me to sample some of the local Georgia delicacies. Winter in the South is almost t-shirt weather!

Norma, Hollis and Carol

Hollis and Carol, Paula Ayers, Dallas Martz

Wonderful antibellum home turned into a tasteful Restaurant.

..what we didn't eat was taken home in a "doggy bag"

I had gone over to attend the Cavaliers of the South/ Midwest shows in New Orleans that had Michael Levy, Markus Kirschbaum, Klaus Vorderstrasse and Pat Landers judging. From Atlanta it was an 8 hour drive and we did this in convoy with some other Cavalier exhibitors stopping off at a Crackerbarrel country store to eat lunch and walk the dogs.

By the time we got to New Orleans it was getting dark and we met up with some other travellers.

Chris and Lyndsey Ayers who was the official photographer that weekend.

happy but tired......but with 3 days of dogs shows to come...need a good nights sleep...

COMING NEXT..IT'S SHOW TIME......

I met up with my roomates Michelle Chapman (Ellemich) and Carol Jenkins (Hollambrie) at the hotel in New Orleans where the CAVALIERS OF THE SOUTH /CAVALIERS OF THE MIDWEST club show weekend was being held. The girls had travelled over from the UK with judge Michael (Levy) and after a rocky start, when Michelle and Michael's luggage was delayed, the rest of the trip was a great success. Girls just wanna have fun, you know!!

Friday morning saw Klaus Vorderstrasse (Bonitos Companeros) judge Puppy Sweeps. The Club was down a ring announcer and I was asked to step in. I was happy to oblige and just hope everyone understood my accent!

Elaine Mitchell, Lana Adair, Klaus

Testing...1,2,3

Patsy Casey

Brenda Bailey and Linda Fairchild

Johan Mixon and Clay

Larry and Nicky Parente and Shannon Schilling

?? Brenda Bailey, ?? ??


Klaus, Karen Matters, ?? ?? Barbara Magera

David Kirkland, Paula Ayers and Dorota Bialek

Kevan Cline

Best Puppy in Sweeps (left) CANYONCREST PLEASINGLY PUMPKIN

Best Opposite (right) PICCADIL DESTINED TO BE RICH

KLAUS and  BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPS

Friday afternoon and Klaus' partner, Markus Kirschbaum ( Bonitos Companeros) judged the Conformation classes...

Lana Adair and Markus

Table Stewards - Brenda Martz and Larry Jacks

Best Dog - PASCAVALE JACKSON

Reserve Best Dog  - CHADWICK SNOWDRIFY AT WOODBURY

Best in Show - PASCAVALE JACKSON. Best Bitch - CH ROSSCREA SUMMERTIME. Reserve Best Bitch - ROKIRK RAVE REVIEW

Best Puppy ....PICCADIL DESTINED TO BE RICH

Day one judging over...time to party ! With plenty to celebrate and everyone thinking tomorrow is another day with another judge....

Carol Jenkins

Michelle Chapman and Jennifer Flowers Foster

Markus and Klaus...jet lag setting in

Janet York and Dorota Bialek

Jaime Redniss

Brenda Martz, Klaus Vorderstrasse, Norma

Allison Matos, David Kirkland, Anne Eckersley, Janet York

Lana Adair and Mimi Hodges

Jennifer Flowers Foster and Ted Eubank

Dorota Bialek and Norma

Saturday it was Michael Levy (Pascavale) turn to take centre stage...

scrubs up well!

Best in Show - Ch Bonitos Companeros Halli Galli

Best Bitch - Ch Chadwick Embrace

Reserve Best Bitch - Ch Rosscrea Summertime

Best Puppy and Reserve Best Dog - Montrose Gold for Bonitos Companeros

Best Bred By Exhibtor Dog. Ch Mimric Consensus

all groomed for the ring...Best Bitch a certainty!

 Norma and Markus Kirschbaum, Kim Conley

Paul Ayers, Brenda Martz, Norma and Brenda Bailey

dog tired....Elaine Mitchell retires for an early night...

......whilst up in the hospitality suite...a Psychic had been organised for the evening and everyone had great fun listening to her ESP and what lay in store..

 Kevin enjoying hearing Jennifer Flowers Foster's reading

Larry and Kristin Jacks

?? David Kirkland, Mimi Hodges and Nicky Parente

our hardworking Chair...Earline Barrois

Clay with Sheryl Cline

 ...will I win tomorrow?

Pat Lander (Jayba)  judged on Sunday

 Best of Breed - Ch Bonitos Companeros Halli Galli

Reserve Best Dog - Pascavale Jackson

Best Bitch - Ch Chadwick Embrace and Reserve Best Bitch - Bonitos Companeros Gianna Nannini

Best Puppy - BENTWOOD REASON TO BELIEVE

Judy Du Ross....Mardi Gras style

2 pretty Cavaliers and their minder!

and in the evening there were more eating establishments to check out!

Markus, Paula, Michelle and Carol
 

 Jan, Lindsey and Chris Ayers, Brenda Martz, Michael and Shawn Barton

Debra Cline, Norma, Michael, Michelle, Sheryl Cline Stough and her Dad Vinton Cline

Carol and Rachel Cline

Bang goes the diet Michelle!

Rachel and Emily Cline....ice cream at 10.00pm in December ....love it

Michael gets lucky!

 ...and all too soon it was our last day and time to say goodbye to the sunshine and Southern comforts and head home..

Winter in the UK here we come...

more CHATTERBOX soon...keep watching!

SWEET CARAMELLE

Proud owner Cecilia Bernhede from Malmo in Sweden sends this picture of "Sara" - Noble Line Caramelle who is 15 years old. Her father was Deeriem Moon River (Mareve,Aldachell,Craigowl-breeding) and mother Noble Line Chocolate Cream (Sperringårdens, Rodero's, Kindrum-breeding).

Roll on sweet 16, Sara...

The Cavalier community lost several loved ones in recent weeks. Our condolences to their loved ones who are bearing the loss.

David Williams (Hutsbank) passed away only a few months after his wife Joyce who died in September 2012 Photo taken at WELKS in 1984 

We also lost Notherner Marjorie Dean who exhibited and bred under the Wildgrove affix.

Averill Russell (Kernewek) lived in the West Country and was a staunch supporter of the West of England Cavalier Club of which she was President. She died on 14th January 2013 aged 92.

Sarah, daughter of the late Peter (Bembridge) Watkins & his wife Pearl, passed away recently. She was only in her 40's and had been bravely fighting her illness for 3 years. I am sure a note or card from the people who know the family would help Pearl at a difficult time.

....and just this week we heard that we had also lost Betty Dowd. Another successful breeder/exhibitor from the South West whose most famous Cavalier was her beautiful home bred tricolour bitch Ch Tregarron Caprice. Seen here judging at Border Union in 1982

Betty’s Funeral will be on Monday 25^th February at 11:30 am at Efford Crematorium, Efford Road, Plymouth, Devon PL3 6NG. No flowers please but donations in aid of either Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) or The Cavalier Foetal Tissue Research can be sent to C P Coombe Funeral Directors, Glenmoor, Moss Side, Callington, Cornwall PL17 8AS

....ona happier note

Sheena Maclaine (Pennygown) and Andy Vella (Cinderaic) announced their engagement on New Years Eve. Our good wishes to them both. 

MACHO MAN

Bob and Elaine Whitney are proud to announce that Ch Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk ended 2012 as the Top Winning Cavalier and 2nd Top Toy Dog in Canada. 
“Mach o” was bred by Erica & Rachel Venier and sired by CH. Hurleaze Birthday Boy out of CH. Orchard Hill Never Grow Up. His 2012 show record stands at 3 All Breed Best In Shows, 3 Specialty Shows, 102 Toy Group Placements and 141 Best of Breeds. He is shown by Bob and owned by Elaine & Bob/Shirley & Bruce Henry

This year the Cavalier Club AGM on Sunday 26th May  will be preceded by the following presentations

Arnold Jacques
President of the Belgian Toy and Cavalier Club, Member of the Scientific Committee of the Belgian Kennel Club and President of "Cavaliers for Life"
"Sustainable dog breeding and update on the project Cavaliers for Life"

Dr Paul Mandigers
DVM, PhD, Dip RNVA (Internal Medicine), European Veterinary Specialist Neurology EBVS Dept of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Section Internal Medicine – Neurology Utrecht University
"Chiari and Syrlngomyelia in Toy dogs, latest developments and projects"

PRECIOUS RUBIES

Orinoco Fragle Rock bred and owned by Denis McKeon is now an Irish Champion.  She is a daughter of IR Ch Orinoco Dizzie Dreamer and a granddaughter of Ch Harana Starman. She is seen here on right with Denis together with Heather Lamont who is holding her sire, Moorfields Tati.

NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE,

BUT THREE TIMES!

 Norwegian and Swedish Ch and Nordic Winner MAGIC CHARM's SHINE A LIGHT is Top Cavalier in

Norway for the third year in a row. "Carmen" s by Bonitos Companeros Locomotion x Nor Ch Magic Charm's Royal Love.Clever Carmen and her breeder/owner Unni Olsen

YOU HAVE TO LAUGH

Some more captions for the fab photo of Tina and Michelle.

Starting with Stephanie Hart's in the balloons

Katie Eldred "Ya...and you said she wasn't worth showing!"

and sent by Tina.....Michelle says “She has certainly done it her way”. Tina says “ Yep, I’ve done it Gangnam Style.”

DUKE GETS ANOTHER TITLE

Alberica Duke of Earl was bred in the UK by Drene Lucas and is owned by Joyce Crommett. Another Brit who has done well overseas. He has recently gained his AKC title.

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

...from down under in Australia, a family shot from David McCullough (Caribelle) and Aust Ch Miletree Eclipse (centre). Seen here with his winning children and Denise and Aimee Petersen

Ch Dapsen Winner Takes All

Caribelle Fairy Tale

Ch Dapsen Im Sexy And I Know It.

HOW COOLE IS THAT!

Debbie Coole is delighted that JOLAINEY MADE TO MEASURE has done so well since arriving in Australia from the UK.

"Morgan" (Eng Ch Maibee Make Believe x Eng Ch Jolainey Taylor Made) gained his Australian title in just two weekends of showing. Congratulations to Kym Brooksby and to Steve and Debbie Coole in for making up their first Australian Champion.

PETIT LOUIS

 Ch CRAIGOWL LUXEM BURG is now an International Champion. Sired by Craigowl Battenburg out of Craigowl Vivienne at Lovetrac and ownedand loved by Fabienne and Dominique Auqiert from Toulouse in France.   

TELVARA IN TESCO

If you see two handsome Cavaliers looking at you from the shelves of tins of dog food in the supermarket and wonder who they are...wonder no more. They are Veronica Hull's boys, Darcy the tricolour and Guiness the black/tan. Incidentally, Guiness turned 12 years of age in December so his acting career came late in life!

The Eastern Counties Cavalier Society are the organisers of the 2013 Joint Cavalier Clubs Championship Show on Sunday July 7th, the day after the East of England Championship Show. Please check out their website for information on the event. http://www.facebook.com/l/uAQHV3xMw/www.easterncavalier.co.uk/

FIRST PRIZE

 The raffle tickets for the super prize draw that will take place at the Eastern Counties CKCSS joint show in July, are now available. These can be purchased from all committee members, so feel free to approach them at a show - Leila Tarabad, Maryann Hogan, Steve Mynott, Hilda Brewer, Andy Vella, Dennis Homes, Rick Aldous, Pam Craig, Peter Towse. For those who don't show or live outside the UK and would like the chance to win a prize then please contact Leila on leilatarabad@hotmail.com  Tickets are priced at £5 each with the chance of winning this original oil painting by Emma Black, a dog show trolley donated by Jill and Paul Allitt or a 14c solid gold necklace donated by Monique Tyler - all in all, a total over £1,000 worth of prizes. Don't miss out get your tickets now

 CHANGE

 Please note that the replacement judge (subject to KC approval) at the Humberside CKCS Club Championship Show on Sunday 9th June 2013 is Rhonda Banks (Choya)

IN HIS ELEMENT

Delightful photo of "Eli" aka SevenWoods Element of Surprise CGC, C-RN, RN, CD (CH Homerbrent Esquire at SevenWoods X CH Homerbrent Zoey Promontory). These school visits to work with childrens' reading groups are helping him get certified as a Therapy Dog through the AKC. He is already considered an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog with Pet Partners. Seen here also is his owner Paul Gigous. Mom Margaret is a teacher in the local school system and these children are in one her reading groups. His breeder Sue Shidler is very proud of what "Eli" is achieving.

STILL TO COME......Cavaliers in St Petersburg, Westminster 2013, Humberside Cavalier show, Wiiners at Cavaliers of Greater Atlanta, Eastern Cavalier results, Darcy the Cavalier gets invited to Kensington Palace, Canberra Specialty show, Eukanuba USA, "Kirstie and Ken", Boston show UK....and much more

Many of us collect and fill our homes with Cavalier pieces for our enjoyment....One minimalistic Swedish friend, when he first visited our home, commented "Oh my God, it's like a shop!" I found these interesting bits n bobs whilst surfing the Internet. Thanks to Hamshere Gallery for some of those displayed.

German 1890..Standing Spaniels

Brooch. Platinum set old cut diamonds with onyx eyes and nose. English, circa 1920.

1880 oil of Tricolour

A Parian / biscuit ware model of a recumbent Spaniel seated on a cushion.

bronze box

 A reverse intaglio crystal....Circa 1880 15 carat gold

"The Wishing Well"

1830 paper weights

mid 19th Century French oil

Bronze 1824 -1910

Staffordshire quill holder English circa 1850/1855. Rare.

Pair of King Charles Cavaliers bookends, by Paul Gabriel Maureau-Vauthier (1871 - 1936)

Anna Maria Luisa Medici in hunting dress

19th Century Meissen figurine of Toy Spaniel

Antique cushion

160-page softcover book packed with a wide range of dog collectibles from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.

20th FEBRUARY 2013

My name is Natalia Bubnova and I live in St. Petersburg, Russia. I send you a report on two International Shows. Day 1 had Leni Finne from Finland judging Cavaliers and on Day 2 it was Rajic Branislav from Slovenia. Here are some pictures of the winners.   Congratulations are in order to Kirsi and Leena Niemi  from Finland. Their Carus Gemini's Choco and Carus Gemini's Cinnamon who are litter brother and sister were BOS and BOB both days.

Leni (Finland)

PETERS CAVALIER CELESTINE LIKE SILK owner: Natalia Bubnova (Russia) Best Baby Puppy  

BONITOS COMPANEROS CAMELOT owner Sonja Mattsson-Kareinen (Finland)

Winner of Open Class

FIN Ch CARUS GEMINI'S CHOCOowner Kirsi Niemi (Finland) 

FIN CH CARUS GEMINI'S CINNAMONowner: M.Tarvainen (Finland)  CACIB/BOB

Dolgozhdannaya Radost and Cavalier Celestine Like Silk(mother and daughter) with Natalia Bubnova

Rajic(Slovenia)

Angels Marvel Aphrodite  breeder/owner Tatiana Karaseva (Russia) Best Baby Puppy

RUS, RKF Ch Dolgozhdannaya Radost owner Irina Aseeva, (Russia) RCACIB Bitch

FIN Ch CARUS GEMINI'S CHOCO   CACIB/BOS

 FIN Ch CARUS GEMINI'S CINNAMON CACIB/BOB


Getting wapped up for the St Petersburg December weather. Forecast "cold with snow drifts"

UK CAVALIER IS 2012 TOP DOG ALL BREEDS IN GERMANY

 (from l-r)P and R Towse, M Kirschbaum, K Vorderstrasse, Herr Lange Eukanuba Germany, Moderator VDH Herr Kupernik

Ch Miletree Constellation owned and bred in the UK by Peter and Ruta Towse was thrilled to see "Sonny" win Germany TOP DOG ALL BREEDS 2012. Having already achieved his UK title, he then holidayed with Klaus Vorderstrasse and Markus Kirschbaum in Germany for a spell and did so well at German Champion shows, especially at Group/Best in Show level, that he saw off all the other top German competition and was given the honour of going GERMAN DOG OF THE YEAR. This prestigious title meant he and Klaus had the opportunity to represent Germany in the Eukanuba World Challenge in November in Orlando, Florida USA.,,,,and he did this superbly getting into the last 12 and was a great ambassador for the Cavalier breed.

COLOUR CO ORDINATED

from Elsa-Marie Kitching (Ixion)

DARCY PLAYS DASH

Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace and spent her childhood there under the watchful eye of her mother. It was Kensington Palace where she was informed of the death of her uncle King William IV in 1837 and became Queen, and also the place where she first set eyes on her beloved Prince Albert. It was Queen Victoria who first opened Kensington Palace, her childhood home, to the public in 1899. In 2013, a Cavalier set foot once again in the Palace.

 
Veronica Hull  (Telvara) had a phone call from Kensington Palace asking if she could provide a Tricolour Cavalier for a 3 day production taking place at the Palace, featuring "Queen Victoria and her Cavalier Dash".

Veronica writes  "It was great fun.... and the young 'Queen Victoria' fell head over heels in love with my "Darcy". I pre-warned them he wouldn't do tricks... and they assured me he would just have to be handled by actors, walk down a staircase with a 'Queen's Aid' and be cuddled by 'the Queen'. After the finale there would be a photo call when 'Dash' would be petted by the audience. "Darcy" wore his diamante collar and a Schwarts Crystal tag which gleamed under the Palace lights... and he was as good as gold.

The theme of this period piece is Victoria's Diaries.... and of course in these now historic documents, she refers to her favourite little Spaniel 'Dash' all the time . Each day the actress playing the Queen's role, opens a different silver bauble, like an Advent Calendar ..... and today it contained a photo of her much loved parrot...

 "Queen Victoria" and Darcy

The Queen holding Court

Bauble for today...

Judging dogs...Mary Forrester (Salbrie) with S Darley

Lesley Kilcoyne

Peter Hill

Betty Storar who was celebrating her birthday

?? ?? Becky Wileman

?? ??

?? Pam Jarrett-Beckton

Paula Stark

Judging bitches - Jan Pain (Ravensbeech)

Debbie Coole

Melsissa Phillips
 

C and Leila Tarabad

Andy Vella & Michael Levy, Anita Godwin

Carol Jenkins & Michelle Chapman

 Lucy Dawson and Dawn Black (Ravenselm)  in background

Bitch line up....CC/BOB with Katherine Li, Judge, Tina Homes with RCC, Steve Coole with BPB

Dog line up...BPD with Chris Knight, RCC with Michael Levy, Judge, CC with Norma Inglis

Cavalier Caravan Club reminder  "bookings are now being taken for camping at Top barn this year. We are there from 14th - 28th April and again on 4th -19th August. If you decide to join us in August you can enjoy the Fun Day on the 10th, Builth Wells All Breeds Ch Show and the Cavalier Club Open show, which this year, is held on Saturday 17th.There are toilets and showers on site, electric hook ups and lots of good old fashioned fun. The site is suitable for all types of camping including tents and bookings are charged at a nightly rate of £9.00. Please Email pam@aldachell.co.uk for bookings.

Main winners from Sandra Ireland's CAVALIERS OF GREATER ATLANTA judging appointment....

BEST OF BREED ...Ch Orchardhill Play for Keeps

New Champion.... Rokirk Rave Review - Winners Bitch/BOS

CKCSC Ch Mimric Concesus  - Winners Dog/BOW

Brookhaven Dante -  Select Dog  and Brookhaven Believe it or Not-RWD

GCH CH. Stepamger's Cooper Penny  - Award of Merit

 A RATHER SPECIAL LADY

Helandros Fantasy Fiona turned sweet 16 on 16th February 2013. Congratulations to her owner Urve Tipp and her breeder Heli Jarvetwho live in Estonia.Her sire is Immenhof's Zauberkunstler out of Helandros Annabel. Urve writes "I have no words to tell, how happy I am about celebrating the 16th birthday our Grand Old Lady FANNY today! Thank you Fanny my dear for all those years, thank you for all gorgeous children, grandchildren, grandgrandchildren, grandgrandgrand... :D
You have been a Dog Of A Lifetime - an epoch builder... In this age every day is a gift and I wish so much, we would have many many of those gifted days"

CANBERRA CALLING

Peter Towse (Miletree) and Michael Brook (Lillico) travelled in November 2012 from the UK to Australia to judge. Here are their top choices at the Canberra Cavalier Specialty 2012.

DAY ONE

Cake cutting with Peter and owners of Bitch CC and Dog CC 

Dog CC and Best In Show - Ch Dapsen The Jazz Man

Bitch CC - Supreme Ch Matmor Fun O The Fair

Bitch RCC - Ch Lookinglass Enchantress

 Day Two

Cabrook Eternal Love - Bitch CC and BIS

CH Melloway Adrenaline Rush - Dog CC (who also took RCC in dogs under Peter)

seen here with his sire Ch Cobbets Cockney Rebel (Imp U.K.) who won Reserve Dog CC -A great day for 'Cockney Rebel' who was bred in the UK by Sue Shrimpton. Not only did he win but the other 3 top awards were all his children.

The Northern Ireland CKCS Clubare holding their 30th Breed Championship Show on Saturday 4th May 2013 at the Sixmile Leisure Centre, Ballynure  Road, Ballyclare BT39 9YU. Judging this year is Dr Annukka Paloheimo (Anncourt) from Finland. Schedules are now available from Miss Kay Finlay TEL 02890851333 or you can download from www.thecavalierclub.co.uk

Dear Cavalier friends, in 2012 we started with the breeding program under the name “Cavaliers for life”. In order to realize this program we require a substantial budget. This budget is needed for the full‐time researcher at the University
and for the working costs.
Thanks to the scientific commission of the Belgian Kennel Club, the Dutch Kennel Club, many breeders and individuals, we have been able to raise a certain amount of money. Unfortunately this amount falls short to start the project. But a windfall has blown our way. The Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (IWT) of the Flemish Government has granted a specialist
scholarship for a period of 4 years to Katrien Wijnrocx of the research group. “Livestock Genetics” from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven). The subject is to be "Sustainable breeding of dogs, breed specific strategies
for the reduction of hereditary health problems in dog breeds".
The goal of this scholarship is to develop a “mate select type program” that will be based on Estimated Breeding Values (EBV”s),taken from all types of heath testing results, including DNA, eye tests, MRI scans,
cardiologist reports etc, and to offer a reduction of the inbreeding coefficient. The Cavalier is the centerpiece of this program.
The program has the full collaboration of “Cavaliers for life”. The Cavalier will be first breed in the world to use this mate select system.
Thanks to the funds for this scholarship and our own financial resources it is now finally possible to start with our health program for a period of 4 years.
We must grab this unique opportunity with both hands. To achieve this project, we need the support and co operation of all breeders, Cavalier clubs, Kennel clubs and studbook references.
We are therefore calling upon all the Cavalier clubs from the various countries to announce this project to their members and we invite everybody to join the project and in this way contribute directly to the future of our breed and to that of all dog breeds.
For more information please contact
Arnold Jacques ‐ email a.l.m.jacques@gmail.com

 The Eastern Club's Open show this year was judged by Sue Mangham (Charnavale) Here is the lineup of the winners.   

AKC/CAN Ch Khatibi Eamon High JW ShCM - Best Veteran

Cinderaic Only Way is Essex - Best Puppy in Show

Cinderaic Seduction - Best in Show,

Russmic Morgan - Reserve Best in Show,

Leogem Rhapsody- Best Opposite. 

KEN AND KIRSTIE

Don’t delay, sponsor today via the CKCSC Club Shop (Pay-on-Line) WWW.THECAVALIERCLUB.CO.UK     or download a form and help collect sponsorship too and raise money for Cavalier Health.

24TH FEBRUARY 2013

MOVE OVER BENETTON!

by Libor..

 WIN THIS TAPESTRY

Cath Deddis from Northern Ireland has kindly put up this tapestry as a raffle prize hoping to raise money that will be split between Cavalier Rescue and Cavalier Health. The work is all by Cath's fair hand, so please buy a ticket and do your bit to help. The tapestry will be at Crufts for viewing and you can have 5 tickets for £5. The draw may take place at Crufts (depending on how many tickets are sold) or else at the Northern Ireland Cavalier show in May. If you are not to be at Crufts and would like to purchase tickets please email Cath on cath.deddis@hotmail.co.uk

SANDRA and DAVID STOP OFF IN SWEDEN

At the Swedish Cavalier Club in Sollentuna where Sandra (Charnell) and David (Gayhalo) Moger judged, the Ruby bitch, Int Ch. Campanards Dream Rose took Best of Breed and the tricolour dog, Best Mates Love Machine went Best Opposite

CAPTION CORNER

Captions requested for this smashing photo of Aum!

“JACK” - DELTA THERAPY DOG

  Gary and I moved from Brisbane in July 2012.  We hitched up the wagon literally and took our 3 dogs and drove 1896 kms to our new address in Victoria. During the long drive south I kept wondering what I would do with my time whilst Gary was away during the day and on the very first day we arrived I noticed the local newspaper in the letterbox  - it contained an advertisement for DELTA THERAPY DOGS to be trained to work in the Geelong area. It was a sign!  I looked at my Tricolour boy Jack and thought – we can do this! Jack is just one of those beautiful Cavaliers that will do anything for the person he loves. 2 weeks later we attended the big TESTING DAY FOR DELTA DOGS.  This rather harrowing event was staged  on a dreadfully cold and windy day inside one of the huge show ground sheds used to house the cattle during Show events.  

 The dog’s temperament is assessed in the following manner

 The handler leaves her dog with an assistant and walks 50 metres away, turns around and calls out the dogs name loudly – the dog is expected to return to his/her owner immediately.  If the dog wanders off, or runs to anyone else other than his/her owner then they would be marked down.

 The Assessors then put a plate of food on a low table and instruct the Handler and her/his dog to walk past the plate closely instructing the dog not to eat/touch the food.   This temptation proved too much for many of the dogs on the day. Jack actually stopped, looked at the food and then at me and asked the question …. a firm “NO” ensured we passed the test. One week later Jack and I were initiated and mentored into the Boorapool Nursing Home in Geelong. Jack took to his visits like a duck to water.   

 His patience and empathy with residents is amazing. From my perspective, I am very alert for out-of-control wheelchairs and frantic walking-stick wavers!  Instead of talking with their hands they tend to wave walking sticks around to emphasize a point.  For those poor residents who are extremely ill and incapacitated, I lift Jack up onto their beds and they extend a hand for Jack to lick or he will lean forward and give them a doggy kiss. I cannot emphasize enough how much joy these very special dogs give to the elderly.  They are now in a situation where they cannot keep a pet and a regular visit from Delta dogs provides them with those special moments of joy where they can touch or stroke the dog and the dog in turn, responds with a happy tail wag or a doggy kiss.   Jack is the master of both. 

I feel I must give an example of how these dogs melt hearts.  One very hardened resident at the Home, his name is Aiden, in earlier days had owned several thousand acres of land which he farmed for 52 years.  He had, of course owned working dogs and was, I gather, really tough on those dogs.  When I was introduced to Aiden with Jack, he just stared at him and said “call that a bloody dog” and launched off into graphic descriptions of how hardened his dogs were and how they fought like tigers over their food etc.etc. Anyway, Jack and I persisted in annoying him by greeting him every time we visited.  Finally, after the 4^th visit, he relented and bent down to pat Jack – Jack gently lifted his front legs and rested them against Aiden’s knees and licked his hand then lifted his head and stared into his eyes.   It has been a love affair ever since.  Jack is now the best dog this side of the proverbial Black Stump!

 Jack also participated in the Classroom Canines Program during the latter part of 2012.  This involved a one-on-one reading session with two children who were having problems reading in front of their classmates or teacher.   Normally such children come from abusive or broken homes and these children can relate to dogs and their handlers because dogs do not criticize or correct – dogs, through the mouths of their handlers (and there is a great deal of acting involved) encourage the children, vocalizing and assisting where required, and receiving in return, incredible results.   Those two children after 3 weeks of “reading with Jack” were able to read in their classrooms

The Bupa Nursing Home was part of the GALA parade in November – this involved entering a float (a huge flat top truck with 6 residents safely seated in armchairs on the back) driven from one side of Geelong City to the other through the main streets.    Jack was the only live animal in the parade – he was incredibly popular and must have been patted on that day by at least 1000 people – he was not at all phased and licked dozens of hands – (and survived!!!)  but the children couldn’t get enough of him.    We walked for probably an hour or so, with the exotic “Belly Dancers” in front of us and a Bagpipe Scottish Band close behind.There were 76 floats in the parade.  Cavaliers are remarkable little dogs. My feet were sore that night and Jack slept like the dead!!!

It has been a wonderful experience working with Delta and I thoroughly recommend that those with just a little time on their hand and a willing, obedient Cavalier, take up this cause.   Jack really looks forward to the visits as I do, together we make a good team.  Cavaliers are ideally suited to this work.  Lynne Heyden

KISS THIS

CKCSC USA & AKC Ch Chadwick Embrace JW, owned and bred by Anne Eckersley, was born 12 days prematurely, along with five other puppies who weighed from 1.5 – 3 oz.  "Kiss' and her sister, "Lily", were the only survivors. Wherever Anne went, they went, in a heated papoose along with tube feeding paraphernalia. At a Christmas party the guests were surprised to find that they were not hamsters but instead were actually puppies! Soon the two began to nurse and here she is, a strapping, fit girl who was only shown once as a puppy but since April 2012 has gained her Jr Warrant, became the top winning female in CKCSC USA for 2012 and finished her AKC Championship.

CZECH CHAMP

Bruno Banani vom Welfenhof has gained his Czech Title for his owner Ivana Jandova. He was bred in Germany by Simone Frankenburg.

WESTMINSTER...THE USA "CRUFTS"

Winning Cavalier Best of Breed this year at Westminster was the German bred Ch Bonitos Companeros Halli Galli who has been living the "life of Riley" with Ted and Mary Grace Eubank in Texas. This 4 year old blenheim has had great success in the USA with Ted at the helm, and with his "vacation" over, he returned home after the show, to his owner Nicola Morrison in Denmark. His breeders Markus Kirschbaum and Klaus Vordestrasse and Nicola travelled to New York to cheer on their dog and the trip was well worth it when he won Best of Breed against some of the best competition in the USA.

Ted & Halli

Mary Grace, Ted, Markus, Klaus and Nicola

a link to the Cavalier judging..

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/videoindex.php?year=2013&day=1

 WHO WON IN SCOTLAND

The Scottish Cavalier Club Open show in Alva, Clackmannanshire is one not to be missed. The warm welcome aside, who can deny the venue's picturesque setting at the foot of the Ochil Hills. Irene McManus was the judge and she is seen here with her major winners.

McInally’s Dalvreck Catch A Fallen Star...Best Puppy

Finlay’s Ellemich Joe Malone At Marisk JW....Best in Show

McMurray’s Cinderlace Primrose At Merryoth....Best Opposite

.....and not forgetting the the oldies ....Merryoth Maeve who was Best Veteran with grannie, Marie McFarlane.  

IN MEMORY OF FREDDIE....A SPECIAL FRIEND

Sandra Ireland has a touching tale to tell...."On 23^rd February 2013 at the West of England Cavalier Championship Show held at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, West Super Mare, the Club were delighted to receive from Pete Boulter, a cheque for £1560, to be divided between Cavalier Rescue and Welfare and the Health Fund.

Back in November, I received the following email from Pete to tell me that he had been fund raising with the R.A.O.B. (The Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes) 

Pete wrote “I am a member of the R.A.O.B. and last year was the senior officer for the Devonshire Area. I chose two charities for my year of office, one being the Macmillan Nurses and the other being your charity. The reason behind my choice is I had to have my cherished Cavalier “Freddie” put to sleep. He was my pride and joy…..he went everywhere with me. He was only seven when I had to put him to sleep. That horrible day will haunt me for the rest of my life. To say I was heartbroken is an understatement. Never a day goes by without thinking of him.”

Freddie was a “puppy farm” dog and Pete,and his wife Angie, met his “breeder” at the Severn Bridge with the excuse that it would “save them having to travel to North Wales.”  He had early onset MVD, Syringomyelia, dry eye and had to have a tumour removed from the top of his tail. All through Freddie’s illness he was treated by vet Rosie Macgregor who sent this poignant tribute to dog and owner.

“They say that the best matches are owners that are like their dogs. So - what about Pete and Freddie? Well, they were two opposite ends of the size scale (Pete was a rugby prop forward!!!) so there was no match there! Pete definitely doesn’t have a long flowing coat, fluffy tail or a wet nose! But for courageousness through adversity, friendliness and strength of character to keep fighting through times of difficulty, and a love for each other that transcends the sad loss of Freddie, they were incredibly well matched. The Boulters were the most dedicated and sensible owners that I have ever met, very tuned in to Freddie and his needs, and because of their nursing care I’m sure he lived much longer than he otherwise would have. Freddie in turn was the most adorable dog, good-natured and fun, who returned their love in bucket loads. It says something about them all, that they are still talked about in the practise, and we’ve not seen them for two and a half years! Pete should be very proud of what he has achieved, both personally in his care for Freddie, and in the money he has raised for very good causes.”

Freddie was such an unlucky dog to have had so many problems, but how lucky he was to have had such wonderful, loving and caring owners as the Boulters (seen above). We hope it won’t be too much longer before they can share their lives with another Cavalier. The money Pete has raised will help many other Cavaliers. Rescue dogs often have problems that are expensive to treat. The Health Fund helps to pay for yearly heart tests and MRI scans, plus also supports research into hereditary diseases .I hope he will read this and know how deeply grateful the Club is for his generous gesture.Sandra Ireland, Chairman of the West of England Cavalier Club

RUTH IS A REAL BABE

"Ruthie" is still lovely. She is regal, and the rest of the pack still defers to her, although I have never seen her so much as lift a lip. She is show pointed. However, she was indifferent to showing, preferring to socialize with any wheelchair-bound spectators or senior citizens as a true comforter spaniel. We concentrated on showing her brother to his championship. Her sister had two Master Agility Championships, a CD, and a Companion Dog Excellent title. This litter was extraordinary in many ways. I am thankful for the good genes from Ravenrush, Maramond and Craigowl." 

KEVIN CONQUERS ANOTHER COUNTRY - HUNGARY

Natalia Smolenova lives in Bratislava in Slovakia and is very happy to announce that her beautiful Interchampion Multichampion.Kevin Kavaliri Kvarteto won two CAC's at International dog show Fehova in Budapest and fullfiled terms for gaining his Hungarian championship title.This is his 12th Championship from 4 countries, Kevin (right) is seen here with her new girl Liane's Daisy May.

West of England 2013 winners under Elaine Berwick (Merrylaine) who did bitches and Brian Claydon (Brymarden) who did dogs

Best of Breed - Pascavale Nathan

Best Puppy - Jolainey Magical

Best Veteran - Clockpelters Trudie

Cavalier of the Year 

EST& LV & LT& BALT JUN CH EST & LV & LT & BALT &FIN CH HEL JW`11, HELW`11, FIN JW´12 LT JW`12 LV JW`12 BALT W`12

HELANDROS WIZARD OF LOVE

Top Winning Bitch

INT CH HELANDROS VIVIEN LEE

Puppy of the Year

HELANDROS DREAM PEARL

Veteran of The Year

ROYAL FANTASY THE KING OF RIVERDANCE

....Humberside Open show winners, Cavalier Club show, apres show events,Crufts....all to look forward to.....and more if you will send me your news 

4th March 2013

The first week in March started off with the show that attracts a multitude  of Cavalier enthusiasts from all over the world.....the Cavalier KCS Club Championship show at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.  It was good to see Geoffrey Porter (Ringcreevy) over from Northern Ireland to judge the dogs. After a serious bout of ill health we were all pleased to see him back in the ring looking so well. Sandra Ireland-Cooke (Charnell) was his co judge and did bitches. The catalogue showed 412 Cavaliers were entered and the whole day had a buoyant feel. The doldrums that had been evident  in previous years had been blown away and the atmosphere was sunny. I have never seen so many European and Scandinavian dogs exhibited at this show and of the 35 Champions paraded during the lunch, 23 were UK champions and the remaining 12 were titled in other countries. The applause was thunderous for each and every one. Alan Hall (Alansmere) was there ..looking every inch the Peter Pan of the Cavalier World. So hard to believe that it was in 1973 (40 years ago) that John (Evans)and Alan won BEST IN SHOW at Crufts with CH ALANSMERE AQUARIUS.

From all accounts, this seems to have been one of the most enjoyable Club shows in recent years. The camaraderie between the "home" and "away" Cavalier addicts was lovely to see. I still feel the UK have the best in the world Cavaliers (yes, I am biased!) but maybe to keep it that way, we need to look to our laurels, as the rest of the world is nipping at our heels. 

Here are a selection of photos from the day....

Diana Maclaine and Terry Stanley (UK)

Tom Boardman and Grahame Ford (UK)

Katherine Rummery and Marlen Blessman (Germany)..proud as punch

Barbara Martin (Australia)

Erica Venier (USA) Ann Moffat (UK) Kathy Gentil, Vicky, Judi Gelderman - (USA)

Sandra Ingpen (Australia) and Marykate Moulton (USA)

Graham Kirkwood, Marie McFarlane, James Finlay.....the Scots

  Oldrich   (Czech Republic)

Mary Cunningham and Sue Korn (UK)

Miyuki Kotani (Southern Ireland)

Vicky, Judi, (USA) Janice Humphries and Karen Camilleri(Australia)

David Crossley and Ann Moffat (UK) Marco and Elisabetta Berto (Italy)

Martina Schleisiek (Germany)

Antonina Timofejeva (Latvia)   ?? ??  ?? ?? ??

Anna Fisk, Dave Sedgebeer, Caroline Ackroyd-Gibson and Pam Rayner (UK)

?? Natasja Moonen (Holland)

Loretta Biggs (UK) ??

Our favourite twins....Sarah and Alex Hughes (UK)

David McCullough and Barbara Killworth (Australia) ?? ??

T Tomlinson (UK)  Herve (France)

Eddie Bishop and Hazel Edwards (UK)

Steve Coole (UK) ??  ?? Debbie Coole (UK)

Marco (Italy)  Antonina Timofejeva (Latvia)

Peter Towse (UK) Johnathan McLennan (Sweden) Ruta Towse and Tracy Parsons (UK)

Tanja Schumann (Germany)

Lauren and Maryann Hogan (UK) Linda Kornhi and Marykate Moulton (USA)

2 cakes, 2 tris, 2 champions in 2012

celebration time during the lunch break

Klaus and Norma

the cake boys...Sydney and Tommy

Jonathan McLennan (Sweden) Dave and Wendy Taylor (UK)

Mary Forrester, Alan Hall, Becky Jaramillo, June Hazeltine - all UK with Pauliina and Evelina Lantta (Finland)

Klaus Vorderstrasse (Germany) and Anita Godwin (UK)

Evelina and Pauliina Lantta and Madelaine McLennan (Sweden)

Norma and Lee Todd (UK)

Elaine McInally, Rob Sansom, Michelle Chapman, Margaret Newton, Rick Aldous - all UK

Mark Sedgwick (UK) and Kim Conley (USA)

Ruta Towse and Norma (UK)

Diane and Maurice Whitfield (UK)

David McCullough (Australia) and Norma

Ingrid (Slovakia) Oldrich (Czech Rep) Hana Saskova (Czech Rep)

- not much left at the end of the show!

Mark Sedgwick and Marion Mynott (UK)

Norma and Alan Hall (UK)

Michelle Chapman (UK) with her Puppy of the Year portrait Ellemich Exclamation

Dennis Homes (UK)

Pam Rayner (UK) Curt Bucy (USA)

Friends from Eastern Europe live the dream!

...Aum and Norma join in!

DYNAMIC DUO....Ring stewards Roy Wilkinson and Richard Cornaby

Lucy Koster (Harana) and her special boy, Dog CC & BIS

Geoffrey judging BIS...with Bitch CC & Katherine Li (Avalcier)

 BPIS

"Age is just a state of mind" - BVIS

.....WATCH THIS SPACE FOR CRUFTS AND WHAT ELSE HAPPENED IN THAT BUSY WEEK...

13TH MARCH 2013

There is lots of Cavalier hospitality shown to overseas visitors in the week between the CKCSC Championship show and Crufts....this year Maryann Hogan (Stavonga) threw open her home in Hertfordshire to an evening of entertaining. Food and liquid refreshments were generously offered to guests. A jolly event enjoyed by those who after the Club show had the stamina to attend another get together.

                                            MARYANN

                               lovely setting..

plenty of willing hands to prepare the feast

Brain Rix

MK Moulton

Jeff Hindle

Sheila "what a whopper" Hindle

Linda Kornhi

having a breather....

...let the party begin

Peter and Ruta Towse

Chris Knight

Ria Kavelaars and Jeff Hindle

Linda Kornhi and Lauren (Maryann and Malcolm's granddaughter)

Diana Maclaine

Margaret Newton, the Lantta sisters, Madeleine McLennan

Lucy Koster, Sheena Maclaine, Norma Inglis, Veronica Hull

Curt Bucy and Michelle Chapman

Karen Camilleri

David Moger and Des Jenkins

Jan Gallagher and Caroline Gurtner

Margaret Newton and Wendy Taylor

Mark Smith and his crutch

Sheila Hindle and David Moger

Hilda Brewer and Virginia Barwell

Carol Jenkins

Barbara Killworth

MK Moulton and Linda Kornhi

Sheila Hindle, Leila Tarabad and Hilda's daughter

Wendy Taylor and Ann Stocks

Vicky ? and Kim Conley

Norma Inglis and Ria Kavelaars

Rick Aldous and Jonathan McLennan

Carol Jenkins, Steve Mynott and Kathy Gentil

Brian Rix, Des Jenkins, Judi Geldermann and Vicky

17th MARCH 2013

....next stop CRUFTS....

Crufts 2013 ended a week where lovers of the breed overdosed on Cavaliers! Judging males was Anne Rennard (Deranmar) and judging bitches was Ken Town (Barsac). Here are some pictures from around the ring, benching area and eventually the bar where many helped Michael, Mark, Aum and Rachel celebrate their Best of Breed and Best Opposite.

by Libor

Miyuki Kotani and Philip Carthy who came across the water from Ireland

Lovely Lena from Sweden as you have never seen her...

Gay Lowe and Norma (UK)

representing Italia...Marco and his twins, Alessandro and Isabella...with 2 other friends!

Liz Latteck and Mikie (UK)....who started 2013 with a good win in the Veteran class

Mark Sedgwick (UK) with Matt Morse and Will Henderson who live in Melbourne, Australia

Ken Town judging females....

Rachel Surman happy after winning Bitch CC, with Rob Sansom and Michelle Chapman...all UK

Number 1 son....Josh Chapman (Essex)

Christian Laguillaumie and his multi title Ch Esley from France

Anne Rennard judging males...

Hans Boelaars (Holland) Erna-Brit Nordin (Sweden) Jonathan McLennan  (a Swot...ie Scot living in Sweden)  Chantal Cayet and Bruno Jovinel (France)

 Tracy Parsons (UK) Lindsay Gow (UK) Chantal and Bruno (France)

"Hello...have we met?"

Tanya Ireland, Gracie Murray and Pam Craig all from (UK)

Margareta Granqvist and Per Knudsen from Denmark

?? Philip Lovel (UK) ?? ?? Maryann Hogan (UK)

Elaine Waddington and Sarah Perry (UK)  ??   ???   ???

Sandra Ingpen and Barbara Martin (AUS) plus Mervyn Hunter (UK)

David and Sandra Moger (UK)

Steve Mynott (UK), Judi Gelderman and Vicky (USA), David Crossley and Audrey Townsend (UK)

Christian L and Bernard Dunglass (France), Mark Sedgwick (UK)  Aum (AngloThai), Michael Levy, Anita Godwin, Rob Sansom...home grown!

Angela Oliver, Anne Moffat and Roy Stevens.....UK

????????????? anyone recognise these folk?

??? Kitty Conlon (Ireland) Curt Bucy (USA) and ???

??  Alix and Patrice Jauffret and Roger Madec ......France

Steve Watts (Wales) and Ray Paterson (Australia via UK)

....and the last two standing...

Best Dog.......Best Bitch

Rachel with Bitch CC

CH PASCAVALE BAILEY..Dog CC and BEST OF BREED

That's it...CKCSC SHOW AND CRUFTS ALL OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR....SEE YOU ALL BACK AGAIN IN 2014!

.....and just before you go....can you help with a piece of lost property?

 Elizabeth Hardy from Norway had her day at the CKCSC show spoiled by losing a carrier bag. It contained a memory stick, camera and video. If anyone has it and is perhaps wondering who it belongs to please contact Elizabeth on liz.hardy@masterfamous.com .....or contact me on ncraigowl@btinternet.com The memory sticks especially are valued....if you can help locate their wherabouts Elizabeth would be extremely relieved.

19TH MARCH 201

from Barbara Garnett Wilson (Laughing Cavaliers)

 
News from Joanne Mittelman... 

We were delighted to be able to be a part of
the Oregon Trail Club 1st AKC Regional Specialty Show in Albany, Oregon! The Club     did a fantastic job of putting on a Specialty chaired by Linda Kornhi and the many volunteers of the local Club. There were over    100 attendees."DJ" also known as  GCH Quail Garden Loch Lomond Deja Vu was awarded Best in Specialty under judge Karen Mills Heron. We were thrilled.

At theHumberside CKCSC Championship show at Newark Showground on Sunday 9th June 2013, there are lots of attractions to tempt you to enter.

Heather and Robert Lamont and their Moorfields Cavaliers were delighted to receive the certificate for top Cavalier Breeders in Ireland 2012......well done you guys!

CAPTION COMPETITION

“and then you do the Funky Chicken”......Richard Cornaby

 “I’ve now got the hairstyle, but I just need a black and red striped jumper and a dog called Gnasher and I’ll then be Dennis the Menace!”.....Dennis Homes

"Papas got a brand new dog"... Gordon Inglis

Episodic Falling and Curly Coat/Dry Eye

At the recent Cavalier Health Liaison Committee meeting, Clubs voted to ask the Kennel Club to include all results from the EF CC/DE DNA tests in the KC's registration system and in their Health Test Results Finder and published by the Kennel Club in the Breed Record supplement. Furthermore the Clubs requested that all CKCS that are not already heritably clear should be tested for both EF and DE/CC prior to breeding and that at least one parent of each litter is free of each mutation, to ensure no affected puppies can be produced or registered.

The Club recognised the AHT's findings that it is perfectly safe to breed with carriers, provided they are only ever mated to clear dogs and that we should actively encourage breeders to include their carriers in their breeding programmes so that the genetic diversity of the breed is not compromised. The two mutations are inherited independently, so it is perfectly safe for one parent to be a carrier of one mutation and for the other parent to be a carrier of the other mutation, or for one parent to bea carrier for both mutations.

The Cavalier Clubs would like to thank the AHT for carrying out this work which represents the culmination of several years research that has been funded by several Breed Clubs, individuals and organisations including theKennel Club Charitable Trust.

MATSUMOTO MAGIC

 'Photo by Mari Nakashima'.

A new FCI International Champion is crowned. Miletree WilliamTakashi has gained his title for proud owners Takashi and Hatsue.'Billy' was bred in the UK by Ruta and Peter Towse.

GIDDY ON BARLEY WINE

HIGHEST ACCOLADE

 An old "Pond's Extract" trade card that Betzie Smith (Rose Arbour Cavaliers in Maryland) found at a local Postcard show.

Pond's Cream was invented in the United States as a patent medicine by pharmacist Theron T Pond of Utica, New York, in 1846. Mr Pond extracted a healing tea from witch hazel which he discovered could heal small cuts and other ailments. After Theron died, it would be known as "Pond's Extract."

SWEET AMY AGES BEAUTIFULLY

Meet Amy whose proper name is Legacy Sweet Annabell. She will be 15 years old soon and is loved by Siv Jendresen who has Nordictouch Cavaliers in Montana USA.

IN MY EASTER BONNET....

...Mother Nature, please can we have a snow-free Easter.....

or even better... a warm, sunny one! 

puppy pic from Martina Schleisiek

You may know Audrey Stokes of the Scourimore affix - Audrey is currently in The Royal Staffordshire Hospital in the Critical Care Unit having undergone major heart surgery. If anyone wants to send good wishes please send a card to 6, St James Crescent. Park View. Stirchley. Telford. Shropshire. TF3 1BL. Please wish Audrey a speedy recovery.

THE LONE STAR STATE PRODUCES NEW STARS....

The CKCSC USA held it's 9th Annual PUPPY OF THE YEAR Contest on 21st 2013 in Irving, Texas. The Judge this year was Gordon Inglis (Craigowl). Out of the 45 puppies in attendance the winner of this respected award was Pat and Michelle Lander's 13 month old blenheim boy, JAYBA EASY DOES IT JW. His sire is Ch/UK Ch Lanola Santana of Maibee and his dam is Jordanic Mariella of Jayba. Both parents bred in the UK.

Jayba Easy Does It JW and Ch Starmac I Believe JW who was winner of Bitch Puppy of the Year

The heat winners in dogs....

Jayba Easy Does It JW, Ch Mimric Consensus JW, Pinecrest White Lightning JW

The heat winners in bitches....

Piccadil Destined to be Rich, Ch Starmac I Believe JW.....

.....and Ch Chadwick Embrace JW

The hardworking team of the show committee

Plenty to buy and take home.

The Cavaliers of the Midwest held their Winter Specialty over the following three days ...with UK judges Paula Stark, Andrew Brace and Lindsey Gow in charge. Here are some photos of Andrew's winners. Thank you to AB for the images.

JAYBA TRES JOLIE....Best in Show

KINGLYS CLINT BLACK OF BEKENHALL - Best Opposite

JAYBA KNOCKOUT - Best Puppy in Show

MTNVISTA BUFFALO BILL CODY - Reserve Best Dog

CH STARMAC I BELIEVE JW - Reserve Best Bitch

The winner of the Stud Dog class was Ch BEKENHALL JAILHOUSE ROCK (second from left).

On the Saturday evening, the CKCSC USA held a banquet where the National Annual awards for 2012 were presented to the winners and then a live auction took place of fabulous items, including this 17th century tapestry

some photos of the revellers...if you can name some of the faces please let me know...thank you

?? ?? ??

Bruce Henry and Debra Johnson

Debra Johnson. Cynthia Scanlon ??

Michelle Lander and Shannon Schilling

Paula Stark, Ginger Harrison, Debra Johnson

David Butz and his daughter

The cookie Clines!!

Shawn Barton, Shawn's mom, Laura Nel and Kathy Petersen

?? Andrew Brace

Cheers...Elaine Mitchell

back row... ?? Bruce Henry

front row....Tammy Biggio and Lindsey Gow

Kathy Gentil, Brenda Martz, Sylvia Hale, Linda Whitmire, Nikki Parente

Mary Grace Eubank

Emily and Racel Cline with Gordon Inglis

Betty O'Brien and her daughter, Bobby Ramsay, Sue Ramsay, Brenda Bailey

Nikki Parente and Ted Eubank

Ted and Mary Grace Eubank (Pinecrest) are gracious hosts and along with co hosts, Bruce and Shirley Henry (Shirmont), they opened up their lovely home outside Dallas and provided a BBQ on the Sunday evening for the Cavalier people who had travelled to Texas for the weekend of events. A splendid way to bring the weekend in Dallas to a close with the greeting "Y'all come back now" in typical Texas style.

Mary Grace and Ted

Shirley and Bruce Henry

Judges...Gordon Inglis, Lindsey Gow, Paula Stark, Andrew Brace

Betty O'Brien, Joan Twigg, ???

Carla Close ??

Barb, Elaine Mitchell, Bob and Elaine Whitney,Paula Ayers,

Cindy Hooper (owner of Ch Starmac I Believe JW) entertained with a special performance.

The guests enjoying Cindy's recital

The Eubank's lovely home

?? ?? Michelle Landers, Shannon Schelling...back row
Brenda Martz, Linda Whitmire ...front row

Nikki Parente was celebrating her birthday...a surprise cake made it special

...the party in full swing

Cindy Hooper (owner of Ch Starmac I Believe JW) entertained with a special performance.

24th March 2013

by LIBOR...

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

 If you would like to learn more about the Toy breeds here is a golden opportunity. The NE of England Toy Dog Society are putting together an event scheduling three breeds...the Cavalier, the Lowchen and the Chihuahua. Norma Inglis (Craigowl), Peter Scarth (Bigglesmere)andShelda Hornby (Bramerita) are the invited speakers. Saturday 20th July 2013 is the date and Chester le Street, Co Durham is the place. If you are interested, please contact Sheila or Lorraine for more details and to reserve a place.

 KRYSTLE KLEAR WINNER

Every year, members of the Cavalier Chat Forum (www.cavaliers.co.uk) sponsor, to the tune of £20, the oldest Cavaliers exhibited at the Cavalier Club Championship shows throughout the year. Kicking the ball off at the CKCSC show in March wasCh Pascavale Krystle who was born 26th June 2002. Krystle not only was the oldest but she was the BEST VETERAN IN SHOW. The cash award was generously donated by Rachel Surman (Vallender).

HAPPY RETIREMENT JuCi

Cindy Markerink from the Netherlands sends "Maybe you can publish something about my little ruby girl 'Amy', her official name is JuCi. I am very proud of her as yesterday she becomeDutch Veteran Champion. She started her show career as a puppy and became Puppy of the Year in the Cavalier Club Netherlands Club. Between her first and second litter, I showed her very succesfully and she gained CAC's and CACIB's in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg.On her 8th birthday we celebrated with a birthday cake and as she was now a veteran I decided to show her in the veteran classes. She was shown 4 times  and within 3 shows she became Dutch Veteran Champion.The last time she was shown was in Belgium where she got the title Best In Show Veteran. With a big smile and a waving tail she said goodbye to the showring, now she can enjoy her so well deserved champion title!

AN OASIS IN THE DESERT
 
 
The 2013 ACKCSC Cavalier National Specialty Show and the 2013 CKCSC of Central Arizona Specialty Show will be held April 8-13, 2013 in Scottsdale Arizona. This is 6 days where you can live and breathe Cavaliers. Lots going on and it sounds like every second of every day has something to cater for everyone's tatse. Be it Obedience, Rally, Conformation, Health seminars, Rescue etc. Included amongst the panel of judges are Lucy Koster, Annette Jones and Frank Kane from the UK.

GINNY BOWS OUT

Ann Stocks sadly lets us know "It is with great sadness in our hearts that we have said goodbye 'to Ginny'.....Ch Rheinvelt Rave Up at Rebinya. She was helped over rainbow bridge this afternoon. She was 15 years 7 months and has left a big hole in our household. "Goodbye Ginny...we had a ball xxxx"        

Ann...your 'Ginny' wasa lovely example of our breed...RIP sweet girl

UK TOYDOG

Every year, theUK Toydog Society hold a very popular show at New Bingley Hall, Stafford. Tom Mather and his team of hard workers strive hard to put on a successful show and they certainly pull it off. 23 Toy breeds are scheduled and it is an Aladdin's cave for lovers of the smaller breeds. There are also Obedience, Junior Handling, Good Citizen classes,  Puppy, Champion and Veteran Stakes. Not much, if anything to moan about. Parking, lighting, heating, food, ring layout, toilets, all tick the boxes as far as I am concerned and I know many agree and feel this is a show they do not like to miss. The judges this year were Rick Aldous (Aranel) and Pauline Sidgwick (Paulian), doing bitches and dogs respectively. The Cavaliers are  solely housed and judged in the Prestwood Centre that is linked to the main hall, just a short walk away....so it feels like a mini Cavalier show. The entry was 90 dogs and 117 bitches. Enjoy some photos from the day..

Tina and Dennis Homes

Douglas Kitson

Sue Underwood, Veronica Hull, Lucy Koster, Sandra Ireland, Mark Smith (and crutch)

Ian Gibb-Stuart and Jeanne Boyd

the girls over from Sweden  ?? and G Kvart

Peter and Vera Eyre ??

Roxanne Hobbs, Ming Li, Louise Callaghan, Sue Sutcliffe

Pauline Sidgwick, Joyce Boardman and Melissa Phillips

Lynne Crane and Sue Smith

Brian Townsend, Joyce Carr Tomlinson, Audrey Townsend

K Bryant & Rob Phillips

Liz King-Smith & Katherine Li

 Scots wha hae...Jenny McAlpine and Liz McInally
 

Barry Embleton and Sandra Ireland

Joyce B gets ready for her close up!

Anne Mann and Eunice Field

Anne Bayliss & Mary Owen

Stewards, Mhairi Brown, John 'Bro' Sigsworth, Ian Sidgwick and Chris Dix

Cheryl Deans  ?? Debbie Coole

Sian and Steve Watts (loving the jacket Sian)

Sheena Maclaine and Bitch CC

Rick Aldous and Dog CC

Bitch judge, Bitch CC and Dog judge

Bitch judge, Dog CC, Dog judge

 Best Puppy with judges

RCC dog

RCC bitch

Best Veteran with judges

decisions, decisons....

......and finally BEST OF BREED

yes, you did it, Alfie!

1st April 2013

 BADGE OF HONOUR

...just had to share with you, Libor's vision of a Cavalier supporter's badge....great idea.

GRETNA GREEN WEDDING

On their way to Crufts 2013, Christine Groundwater and Donnie Borwick decided to tie the knot at Gretna Green in Scotland.

Christine and Donny and their Cavaliers live in Kirkwall which is the biggest town and capital of the Orkney Islands, off the coast of northern mainland Scotland. 

History Of Gretna Green Weddings

Many couples have chosen to runaway to Gretna Green for their wedding.  In 1754 Lord Hardwicke introduced an act Parliament which basically prevented anyone in England marrying under the age of 18 without their parent's approval. Nothing would stand in the way of young love, so when the brides and grooms learnt they could marry in Scotland provided they were over 16 they flocked to the nearest Scottish wedding venue which more often than not was Gretna Green.

In the early days the most important person in the village was the blacksmith and he also doubled as the local minister. Such was the volume of weddings taking place, he soon got tired of constantly having to change before conducting a wedding. Instead he took the couples into his workshop and performed a religious wedding ceremony over the anvil which is where the history of anvil weddings comes from. In 1940 all "irregular marriages" were stopped. However in 1994 the ministers once again started performing weddings outside of churches The tradition holds strong to this day, with as many as 5000 couples choosing to get married in Gretna Green each year.

The CKCS CLUBwas approached recently by Past Pleasures Ltd to provide Cavaliers on each day over the Easter Weekend for an enactment of Charles II and Queen Catherine of Braganza's honeymoon at Hampton
Court Palace in the year 1662. Charles also installed at the palace, his retired Mistress Barbara Villiers as Keeper and Chief Steward of the Mansion. Although he recognised no fewer than 14 illegitimate children, he never had a legitimate son or daughter to inherit his Kingdom. Charles was famous for his love of his Toy Spaniels and no wedding celebration would have been complete without them.

report and pics by Janet Taylor and Melissa Evans

The splendour of Hampton Court Palace

Andy Vella, Sheena Maclaine, Jan Taylor, Barbara Billington Melissa & Madeline Evans, Deirdre Thomas, Hilary Bartlett, John Hubbard brought along their Cavaliers to participate. The dogs were all handled by various actors/actresses who paraded them around the courtyards during the day and talked to the public whilst acting out their roles as the King, Queen, Nell Gwynn, lady in waiting etc. It was a very worthwhile exercise for all. It brought the history to life, gained the engagement of the children, socialised the dogs and promoted just how good they are as a breed with children.

His Majesty

'Edward' with Queen Catherine and 'Margot' with her Lady in Waiting

The wine fountain, used for big celebrations. The wine started flowing and a glass of (freezing cold) red wine was enjoyed. One of the peasants was pumping the wine into an earthenware pitcher and filling up the glasses.

This little girl kept coming to find the dogs, she just loved them. Seen here with Janet's 'Zoe'

Hampton Court is well worth a visit so if you are ever in the area....  Hampton Court Palace website

THE DELUXE IN LUXEMBURG....new champions

thank you to Frederic and L-F Photographie  for these photos..

Champion GUAPO SENOR DE BETTIGNIES(from France)
 
Int Champion ZIPPY PROKOPSKA HVEZDA (from Czech Republic)

Multi Champion BOATSWAIN CAMILLO CIENFUEGOS (from Italy)

 Int Champion EROTICA DE CARTLEDGE (from France)

Int Champion CRAIGOWL SANTANA (from Germany)

Jenny Wightman (Kailyflee)has moved house and she can now be found

at 5, Fiddler's Lane. East Bergholt. Suffolk. CO7 6SJ

tel 01206 299203 and 07715929974.  email jennywightman@btinternet.com

 Since 2009, when the idea took shape, members of the Cavalier Chat Forum (www.cavaliers.co.uk) have donated £20 to the oldest Veteran Cavalier shown at each of the Club Championship shows. This has been a  great success. To see the proud smile on the faces of the recipients is well worth it, I can assure you. I doubt very much that the prize money is the reason. More like just sheer pleasure and joy for the accolade being bestowed on their very special senior who may or may not have won a class placing. The honour being they were the oldest there. Some have looked very fit despite their advancing years. 13 years plus has not been uncommon and I can honestly say the dogs all look like they enjoy their outing. So please think about it and if you have a golden oldie sitting on your sofa who might just like a trip out to a show, join us. We are not advocating dragging out frail, old timers who would rather be curled up at home, but the ones who are fit and would love the excursion. Photos of the winning recipients will appear in Chatterbox

2013 sees another crop of donations:-

West of England CKCSC- won by Ruth and John Conneally'sPebblecombe Poetess of Coedgwylum, born 9th July 2000 .......award donated by Rosemary Powell

CKCS Club - won by Mark Sedgwick and Michael Levy'sCh Pascavale Krystle, born 26th June 2002 ......award donated by Rachel Surman

Southern CKCSC- won byKay Rolandi'sHoneybet Harvey Nichols born 15th July 2002 ....award donated by Mary Cunningham

Eastern -Steve Mynott and Maryann Hogan
Northern Ireland -Elspeth Glenn
Humberside - Linda Flynn
Northern -Annette Jones
EXTRA SHOW this year hosted by Eastern Counties Club -Dennis and Tina Homes
Scottish -Pat Morris
South and West Wales -Betty Storar
Midland - Flo Sinclair

LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE..

'Daniel' taking a nap waiting for his Veteran class at the Southern Cavalier show ... where he proudly won the £20 cash award donated by Mary Cunningham (Verheyen), for the oldest Cavalier. 'Daniel' aka Honeybet Harvey Nichols was born on  15th July 2002 and is owned by Kay Rolandi and bred by Steve and Marian Mynott.

 SOUTHERN SUCCESS

Winners at the Championship show

Stephen Goodwin with Best Veteran,

Lucy Koster with Best Dog and Best in Show,

Bob Payne (bitch judge)

Sheena Maclaine with Best Bitch

Jeanne Boyd (dog judge)

Anne Blackburn with Best Puppy

Here is the route map. The run is round a rather large hill in Edinburgh  - so it's not easy!  

Some trivia :-

That rather large hill seen here is called Arthur's Seat, situated in the centre of the city of Edinburgh about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft)

It is often mentioned as one of the possible locations for Camelot, the legendary castle and court of King Arthur.

In 1836 five boys hunting for rabbits found a set of 17 miniature coffins containing small wooden figures in a cave on the crags of Arthur's Seat. The purpose has remained a mystery ever since the discovery. The contemporary belief was that they were made for witchcraft, though more recently it has been suggested that they might be connected with the murders committed by Burke and Hare in 1828...

GO KIRSTIE AND KEN......

CKCSC Ch Mimric Consensus owned by Ricky Perkins and Mimi Hodges

AKC/CKCSC Ch Rokirk Rave Review owned by Mimi Hodges and David Kirkland

The Northern Cavalier Club is holding its AGM and Supermatch on 21st April at Pool Village Hall, Pool in Wharfdale, Leeds LS21 1LS. Invitations are being sent out by post/email to those members who qualified at the Open show in January 2012 and the Christmas party in December 2012.
The day will commence at 11am with the AGM, followed by a two-course lunch and then the Supermatch will start at approximately 1.30pm. Tickets cost £6 50p, including lunch, and these are available from Alison Walker or Lynn Crane and, for catering purposes tickets must be purchased in advance.
This event is being run according to the Kennel Club Rules and Regulations for Match meetings, which means that Challenge Certificate winners are not eligible to compete. A “Mystery Judge”, known only to our Chairman, will judge the Supermatch.
We do hope that you can come along and join us. If you require any further information please telephone Alison on 01642 315754, or e-mail: alison.walker20@ntlworld.com.

Message from Jill Sheard (Almondene)

"Hello, Norma, I have been completely overwhelmed by the amount of cards, flowers and words of comfort I have received from our Cavalier friends. I would very much like to thank everyone in person and hopefully I will be at the shows later on in the year to do so, but I am finding it difficult to come to terms with losing Darrell. We always thought he was going to get better. Would you be kind enough to put a thank you for me in Chatterbox."

Jill, we look forward to seeing you back with us sometime soon...

 

CATALOGUE CAVALIER

Cavaliers look good in any setting....this advert from PIER 1 says just that...

7th APRIL 2013

EAST IS EAST

The Eastern Counties Cavalier Society held a successful show at St Ives near Cambridge on 13th April with 238 Cavaliers in the catalogue for judges Sue Brooks and Michael Hegarty. Apart from enjoying the dogs there was more ways to spend a satisfying day.... Tombola, Raffle, Heart testing, trade stands, refreshments all day. Ming and Katherine Li and Team Pascavale were celebrating their 3 new Champions by supplying cake and bubbly for the masses. Sian Watts had another gorgeous cake for her 50th Birthday. All in all....even if you didnt win in the ring there were other ways to bring a smile. This was the first of 2 shows being hosted by the Eastern Club. They are organising another event on 7th July when it is their turn to host the Joint CKCS Championship show. More details are emerging and these will appear next week. Now for a flavour of the show last week.....

Doris Irvine (Shenlyn) aged 94 years enjoying the day with some old friends

Cesar Cortes

Ros Loades, June Hazeltine. Sheila Hunter, Melissa Evans

Pauline Roberts

Becky Jamarillo, Michelle Chapman, Becky Wileman, Ann Stocks

Anne Hedger and a friend!

Hilda Brewer looking after the Cardiologist

Ming Li ??  ??

??   ?? Sue Richmond

John Hall has an early lunch or late breakfast!

crowd scene

Sue and Jem Sutcliffe, Tina Homes

Norma and William from Singapore
 

Just good friends...Bill Moffat and Rick Aldous!

Happy 50th Sian (Watts) ...the cake was delicious!

3 new Champions, 2 smashing image cakes, X number of bottles of vino collapso =party time

Ming and Katherine Li with Michael Levy, Mark Sedgwick and Aum...happy to share their champion party

Ming, Melissa, Steve Watts, Melissa's mum, Sian, Louise Callaghan, Jill Allitt, Jem Sutcliffe

Brian Rix and Norma

Bill and his bevy of beauties...Chris Knight, Tina Homes, Michelle Chapman, Ann Stocks

Aum pops his cork...

lots of friends at party time...

Rob and Karen Bryant....Philip Lovel

Jeff Hindle

Pam in charge of the Tombola...

Lauren

Jill Allitt

serious business being a judge...Sue Brooks and Michael Hegarty

Tina Homes - Bitch CC/BIS

Norma - Dog CC/BOS

Tina is bowled over...

The BEST LINEUP

Debbie Coole - BP, Norma - BD, Sue Brooks (dog judge), Michael Hegarty (bitch judge) Tina - BB/BIS, Rob Sansom- BV/RBCC

LAMB CHOP

Lorraine Gilhespy (Lorphil) runs a weekly ringcraft training class near Durham that is attended by several Cavaliers and other Toy breeds. We had a surprise guest turn up last week. A baby lamb! 'Lucy' was so sweet and had no nerves amongst the humans and dogs. Only a few days old and already lead and almost house trained!

 Lucy wants to play with Sally

HOW "ART" THOU?

The Railway....widely known as  Gare Saint-Lazare. Painted in 1873 by Edouard Manet..

 SIMON SAYS...

...it's my Birthday soon.'Simon' whose proper name is Salbrie Versace will be 15 years old on May 5th. He is thoroughly spoiled by his Mum, Mary Forrester (Salbrie) who will be making his Birthday very special.

Have fun, Simon

A TOAST TO RENO


From Colorado in USA. Pleased to share Carolyn Peterson's photo of Reno
who turned 14 on April 5th.  His registered name is U-CD U-AGI Chadwick Shilling C-CD C-RAE CD RE OA AXJ NAP OJP CGC TDInc.  Parents were Sanickro Oh So Cool x CKCSC, USA CH Chadwick Silver Dollar.  The additional letters in front and behind his name are obedience, rally and agility titles.  He was a therapy dog for many years, but has retired from the nursing home visits. He still gets around very well.

Many Happy Returns, Reno

SWEET AS HONEY

Erinport Honey Hush (seen on right in photo) was 14 recently. She lives in Victoria in Australia with her owner/breeder Jenny Howden. Her sire was Erinport Reignmaker (by Aust Grand Ch Byermoor Rainman) ex Balinsloe Hello Dolly (by my Aust Ch Larkhill Headliner). Her mum Heidi lived to almost 15, and comes from my own line of very long-lived children, mostly bred from Homerbrent stock  Rainman lived to be 15 also.....Cheers, Honey bun....





A reminder that the Annual General Meeting of The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club will be held on SUNDAY 26TH MAY at 1.30pm at the Yew Lodge Hotel, Packington Hill, Kegworth, DE74 2DF. The AGM will be preceded by the following presentations which we hope as many as possible will wish to attend:

Arnold Jacques, President of the Belgian Toy and Cavalier Club, Member of the Scientific Committee of the Belgian Kennel Club and President of “Cavaliers for Life”  and “Sustainable dog breeding and update on the project Cavaliers for Life” Dr Paul Mandigers, DVM, PhD, Dip RNVA (Internal Medicine), European Veterinary Specialist Neurology EBVS Dept of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Section Internal Medicine - Neurology Utrecht University“Chiari and Syringomyelia in Toy dogs, latest developments and projects”

The presentations will commence at 10.30 a.m. followed by questions and answers. A serving of Tea/Coffee will be provided by the Club on arrival at
10.00 a.m.