IRISH EYES ARE SMILING and a few others too!

The Munster Dog Show circuit is a week in August which consists of 4 shows held at Clonmel, Killarney, Limerick and Tralee all in Southern Ireland and is seriously good for your health, if laughter is anything to go by! It is after all, supposed to be the best medicine. This year seems to have been no exception. The mini break attracts people from "over the water" as well as from the North and South of Ireland. Enjoy these photos.

Kitty Conlon and Heather Lamont

Anne Fitzpatrick and Romano Morelli
 

Miyuki Kotani, Mandy Mulligan and Michaela (from USA)  Kitty, Philip Carthy, Heather

Robert Lamont, Linda Morreli, Philip

Heather, Robert and Michaela

Miyuki gives them what for!

Cheese!

Philip ready for rain or maybe sun!

Romano, lethal with a mallet!

what d'ya got there, Kathleen??

Japanese style Irish buffet

Mandy, Kathleen Waters and Kitty

scrubbed up well!

yee haw, Kitty!

But putting the 'craic' and social scene aside there are also dogs to be exhibited. Here are the major winners at the 4 shows.

CLONMEL 

The Cavalier judge wasMrs Morrison (Australia)

 Green Star Dog/Best of Breed - Ch Nightingale Golden Ticket to Ardgrove

Reserve Green Star Dog - Orinoco Taylor Made for Moorfields

Green Star Bitch - Ch.Glencross Alexandria 

Reserve Green Star Bitch -Jolainey Harmony at Cavalli

KILLARNEY

GSB/BOB - Ch.Glencross Alexandria

RGSB -  Rathbrist Dream On

GSD - Orinoco Taylor Made for Moorfields 

RGSD - Jolainey Tomas at Ardgrove

LIMERICK

Judge -Mr Chris Hancock (Ireland)

GSB/BOB - Ch.Glencross Alexandria 

RGSB -  Rathbrist Dream On

GSD - Ch Nightingale Golden Ticket to Ardgrove

RGSD -  Orinoco Taylor Made for Moorfield

TRALEE

Judge - Carlos Saevich (UK)

GSD/BOB - Orinoco Taylor made for Moorfields   

RGSD - Jolainey Tomas at  Ardgrove

GSB - Ch.Glencross Alexandria 

RGSB-  Tillymist Sheez Innocence

Ch Ni ghtingale Golden Ticket to Ardgrove

     Ch Glencross Alexandria

Orinoco Taylor Made for Moorfields

  Rathbrist Deam On

  Jolainey Harmony at Cavalli

Tillymist Sheez Innocence

.....some other Cavalier connected news from the circuit.....

Evan Ryan won all four green stars & Bob with his Charlie, Ch Charnell Brando at Cavalli and he also made the Sussex Spaniel, Belcam Willie Gofar ShCM up to Champion, so he is now a GB & Ir Sh Ch.

Melissa Phillips (Tillymist) from Pontypridd who had great success earlier in the year by going Welsh Junior Handler of the Year, went over to Ireland for the four shows and had great results not only with her 3 Cavaliers but also went home with her Kooikerhondje gaining her Irish title. 'Buddie' is now Irish Champion Crunchcroft Mastermind.

  Jill Swanston of the Pamojill Cavaliers and Japanese Chins reached a milestone recently when she celebrated her 70th birthday. We first met Jill and her Mum Moira (Stewart) when as  novices we bought our very first show Cavalier from them. She was a lovely Ruby bitch called Pamojill Tabwentai, a daughter of George and Morag Donaldson's Ch Mr Softie of Pantisa. Jill and Moira lived in Portobello, Edinburgh at that time and the year was 1973.  A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then but we will always be grateful for the good start they gave us all those years ago. Cheers Jill, hope your Birthday was special.

A COMPANION DOG SHOW (held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations) in aid of  HUMBERSIDE CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB RESCUE & WELFARE is taking place on SUNDAY 20™ OCTOBER 2013 at HALE MAGNA VILLAGE HALL, LITTLE HALE ROAD, GREAT HALE, Nr SLEAFORD, LINCS. NG34 9LH.

Entry Fees: £2.00 Pedigree classes, £1.00 for all other classes.
Entries from 8am - Judging commences at 9am

SHOW ORGANIZER: PAT ESSON.  CAVETCHIN, 14 RYTON ROAD, BOSTON, LINCS, PE21 7QD   (Tel: 01205 358844)

e-mail: lincsdogshows@hotmail.co.uk

SPINOZA IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND

At the European Dog  Show held in Geneva in Switzerland in early September, Best of Breed in Cavaliers was SPINOZA Górska Fantazja. Owned by Lilya Diachok from the Ukraine and bred in Poland by Beata Radomska

LAZY RIVER

Neil Adcock lives on a narrowboat on the River Trent with his three Cavaliers, 13 year old Anna and youngsters Amy and Lucy. With the weather still nice they made the most of a lovely day out on the river. Now that is relaxation!

Britain's beautiful waterways

THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

June in Melbourne, Australia can be cold as it is the middle of Winter down under, but I am sure a warm welcome awaited Katherin Li and Ming who judged at the Victorian Cavalier Club Specialty. Thanks to Joy McInnes for these pictures of the main winners.

DOG CC/BIS - Ch Cobbets Cockney Rebel, K Li, BITCH CC/RUBIS - Ch Melloway Magnifique

Reserve Best Dog - Ch Dapsen Steve Prestwich

Reserve Best Bitch - Ch Caribelle Over the Moon

Best Puppy in Show - Dapsen Bejazzled

THE FENCE JUMPING FOX

Stacey Willis and her mother Kerry saw a fox snatch their Cavalier puppy, Max, and carry him away. It is believed the fox was left ravenous after wheelie bins were introduced to their area, meaning it could no longer scavenge food from bin bags. They followed the cries of the puppy for 45 minutes before they eventually found him being "savaged" by the fox in a power station near to their home in Sandwell, West Midlands. Mrs Willis,  said "One minute Max was mooching about inside the house and the next this fox had him in his mouth and was disappearing over the fence. We rushed straight after him but the fox was too quick. We were desperately searching for him and we could hear Max howling and crying in pain, so we knew he was still alive. It was the longest 45 minutes of my life.Mrs Willis said they were scared the fox would attack them but they managed to scare it away with a metal pole. "When we found him we were worried he was dead, he was so little and we knew he was in a bad way and we went straight to our vets. Max was rushed to White Cross Veterinary Surgery where he was placed on a drip and treated for deep wounds. He made a full recovery. Bonnie Leibowitch said: "Having worked as a vet for ten years, I have never heard of an attack like this before. Foxes can obviously be very dangerous, but to carry out an attack in broad daylight is very uncommon. Luckily Max's owner saw the attack and her speedy response definitely saved his life."

 .......AND ANOTHER CAVALIER IS ATTACKED

 

 OTIS AND HIS OWNER

A man spent three days in hospital after being attacked by a bulldog-type  dog in Swindon. Jordan Drury suffered serious injuries to his face and arms in the attack on 4th September and says he is worried the animal is still out there. Mr Drury said he was walking his 18-month-old spaniel Otis in his neighbourhood when he noticed a white, stocky dog bounding towards them. "It was off the lead and as it got nearer the woman, who was with the dog, shouted to me to pick up my dog," he said. "I tried to hold my dog as high as I could and protect him but the other dog kept snapping and launching itself and it was very strong." With the attacking dog "snapping repeatedly", Mr Drury said it not only had his dog's hind quarters in its jaws but knocked him to the floor. "At one point my glasses were taken off, my nose was bitten and it had latched on to my forearm - and it took a chunk out of my arm," he said. "I was trying to make my escape but by this time I was covered in blood." Otis was also hurt but is recovering from the trauma. 

 

BLACK/TANS and RUBIES rule... (almost!)

Sturbridge, Massachusetts in the USA was the venue for a CKCSC USA weekend of shows held at the end of August. One of the judges was Chris Dix (Beeywe) from the UK who delighted Sheryl Skidmore and others with her choices. Sheryl writes  "Thought this might be newsworthy since it’s not often that wholecolors rule the day in the US!My homebred black/tan boy CKCSC,USA & AKC CH Mileslip Licorice JW earned his CKCSC championship, winning Winners Dog and Reserve Best in Show under Chris Dix, (Beewye).  Chris was not done there though!  Her Reserve Winners Dog was the handsome black and tan boy, Turretbank Magic Spell, owned by Richard Green and Katie Sloan, which also finished his club championship!  To top off the day, herWinners Bitch and Best in Show was the top ranked ruby girl, Ch Grandville Butterscotch Kiss Of Infinidad, owned by Tracie Laliberte. Reserve Winners Bitch was Robbie Jones’ lovely homebred Blenheim puppy, Rutherford Byoncee. I must say it was a bit fun to watch all the Blenheim dogs have to come back to the ring to compete for the Best Blenheim dog award, something they are not used to!

Photos of the winners

BEST BITCH/BIS - Ch Grandeville Butterscotch Kiss of Infinidad

Best Dog/RBIS -  new Ch Mileslip Licorice

Reserve Best Dog -  new Ch Turretbank Magic Spell

Reserve Best Bitch/BPIS - Rutherford Byoncee

 

THE YEAR IS 2014...time for Calendars

 

TOP OF THE PUPS

Sean Martin from Northern Ireland and his Irish Ch Glencross Alexandria are celebrating big time after she won Irish Cavalier Pup of the Year and at the presentation of Club Trophies also won BOB Trophy/Points Trophy/Greenstar Trophy/Brood Bitch Trophy/and shared the Stud Dog Trophy. Well done, Sean. An impressive list of wins.

Sean and 'Alexandria' seen here, with Judge Mrs J Manton, and Reserve Pup of the Year Castletoy Hot Chocolate owned and bred by Magda Szczygiel    SAD NEWS.... Cherrill Deans (Clockpelters) has lost her husband Jim (photo taken on their wedding day) who passed away on 9th September 2013 after a long period of ill health.  Jim's Funeral will be held at Grantham Crematorium on Harrowby Lane, Grantham on Monday, 23rd September at 2.45 pm. This will be followed by a getogether at 'The Recruiting Sergeant', Great Gonerby. Our thoughts are with Cherill and their family at this sad time.

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDEREDCanine comfort  When Debbie Vanderwall visited her father, Tom aged 74, at Joliet Area Community Hospice in Illinois, she was stunned to see a Cavalier cuddled in bed with him. 'Gladys' the Ruby was part of the hospice service’s pet therapy and comes every week to see him. Tom who has lung cancer, has always owned dogs for their companionship and looks forward to visits from Gladys and is certain she feels the same way. “She’s always got her tail wagging, sits in my lap and I pet her. It brings me comfort and takes my mind off things.”

Due to the sale of her old CKCSC Year Books, Gwyn Green (Zouga Cavaliers) has been able to donate £97 to Cavalier Rescue. There are still more available and should anyone wants to add these to their collection, these please get in touch with Gwyn at gwyngreen@btinternet.com

 BELLE OF THE BALL

This is Belle, officially known as Ebony Cinders, who lives with her devoted owner Alice Darlington in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In a weeks time 'Belle' will celebrate her 15th Birthday.Her mum is Black Betty of Oaks and dad is Sukera The Druid.  Enjoy all the home comforts, Belle!

 

There will be micro chipping available at the Scottish Cavalier Club championship show in October and the cost is £12 per dog. If anyone is interested in this could they please let the secretary, Angela Bates know by ringing 01764 650117 or emailing her on kavenka1@googlemail.com before the 9th of October.

GUNTER STILL HAS WHAT IT TAKES

Meet Norwegian, Swedish Ch Vouges Yellow Pages, bred in Sweden by Peter Gustafsson and Per Wallentin, who turned 14 years old on 14th September 2013.'Gunter' celebrated in style by winning Best Veteran at a local show. His father was Norw, Swe Ch Hackensack Torrancroy and his mother was Vouges Kassandra. Owned proudly by Turid Irene and Eine Magner Goa who have Chili Cavaliers in Stavanger in Norway.

NEW BOOK

 

Libor Kraal lets us know about a new Cavalier book that he has written designed for Czech breeders. "In the Czech Republic there has been, until now, only one Cavalier book by a Czech author and this book is very old. We also have two translations of English books. In England there are many great books with lots of photos of the early dogs when the breed began. It was a sad situation as many of our Czech breeders had never even seen pictures of the first two cavaliers who came to our country in 1975, nor the first kennels in Czechoslovakia. I was afraid that the information and photos of the dogs would be lost, so I decided to write a book. It is an elementary introduction" to the history, written in Czech, and contains 130 pages. 

Some of the areas covered in the book.....the first cavaliers who came from England and the first cavaliers bred in Czech kennels. There is a description of the development of the breed standard and a chapter about major breeders. Personalities such as Gladys Deacon and Roswell Eldridge are also highlighted together with an account of famous dog shows from Crufts to the Blenheim Palace show in 2010."

 If you want to more about this charming book please contact Libor onlibork@me.com

 

ADVANCE ALBERT

 

Driving home after school pick up, Jacqui Weekes (Melloway Cavaliers in Melbourne) and her Cavalier Albert, aka Ch Melloway Adreneline Rush, stopped for a quick photo beside their poster outside a Veterinary Surgery.

 

 

 

20th SEPTEMBER 2013

The place to be in October was Atlanta in Geogia where The CKCSC USA held it's National Specialty hosted by Cavaliers of the South. This was accompanied by two other events, the Trudy Brown Albrecht Rally, and the Elizabeth I. Spalding Memorial Show. If this wasn't enough to satisfy your Cavalier needs there was also Puppy and Veteran Sweeps, an Obedience/Rally, Children’s Handling, Health Clinics and Seminar, Parade of Champions, Banquet, Live & Silent Auctions and the prestigious Top 20 Gala. Truly an enjoyable overdose. The hotel was ideally situated close to Atlanta Airport making it easy for those attending and the popular venue provided everything needed for a truly wonderful extravaganza. It even had rooms with a view of the Atlanta Skyline.
I know we all appreciated the hard work put in by Cavaliers of the South and the CKCSC USA who succeeded in putting the SPECIAL into the Specialty in Atlanta. Pulling off something like this takes time, dedication and sheer hard work! It was a feast of Cavaliers and a Specialty that ticked all the boxes. Speaking for all the overseas visitors...we had a blast and enjoyed our visit enormously. Laughter is good for you! It was great catching up with everyone, old and new friends alike. I know how hard everyone worked behind the scenes, whilst the majority of us reaped the benefits. Hospitality in the South is well known and this was no exception. Thank you for inviting me to be one of the Top 20 Event judges...a task I really enjoyed.

Now enjoy some moments captured of the 4 fun packed days.

THURSDAY....PUPPY AND VETERAN SWEEPS with judge David Frederick (Twickenham) in charge.

BEST PUPPY was DARANE HELLBOY....BEST OPPOSITE was KEAN PRISTINE OF VALENTYNE

'Hellboy'

 'Pristine'

BEST VETERAN at 8 was CH GRANTILLEY TAKE THAT

some other puppies who won their classes

CH Orchardhill Why Wonder JW, Brookhaven Kid Rock at Almeara, Darane Hellboy

Pinecrest Flamin Gogh

Rutherford Byoncee

job done....Mandy Mulligan and David

Tracie Laliberte DVN MAwho spoke at the Nutrition Seminar earlier in the day

and some of the audience enjoying the chat and dogs on display....

James and LindaShreffler and Lana Adair

Lindsey and Sarah Ayers, the photographers S & L Photography

Sandra Moger, Larry Parente and David Moger

Norma and Jean Salisbury

David showing what we all felt about being here...

the height of fashion.....

cute as a bug......

baby daxi that was adorable and belonged to a booth owner

 Jennifer Flowers Foster and Mary Kate Moulton

Alison Matos and Miriam Lovett

 how can a girl resist?

Sharon Utych and her precious girl Skye in the Therapy Parade

Liz Keane and Ginger Harrison

Robbie Jones and Liz O'Brien
 

Trudy Owens and Sue Shidler

Joan Twigg, Michael Levy and Mary Kate Moulton

Cheryl Mandeville and Karma (UR01 UDCX Piaffe Twist of Fate CDX CCDX RAE CRE OA NAJ) who won Obedience High In Trial

 Kay Trad with Graham earned a brand new title..Rally Novice

Jaime Redniss, ??     Cheryl Mandeville,  Jean Salisbury


Elizabeth Gerkin and Michelle Lander with the classy goodie bags available on arrival for the showgoers

In Atlanta, tomorrow is always another day...so watch this space for day 2, day 3 and day 4.......

Friday was Day 2 in Atlanta with a full programme and something for everyone including The Trudy Brown Albrecht Memorial Rally judged by Geoffrey Porter (Ringcreevy) from Northern Ireland, handling classes for Children and Seniors under the auspices of Gwen Wells, and in the evening, cocktails and buffet and the exciting Top 20 Gala.

Best Dog and Best in Show......Ch Melrose Gold For Bonitos Companeros, JW

Best Bitch 

Reserve Best Dog/Best Puppy  - Forestcreek Double O Seven, JW

Reserve Best Bitch  

Best Veteran

two of the AWARDS OF MERIT

other Awards of Merit were...Ch Aranel Revelation and Ch Grandeville Butterscotch Kiss of Infinidad (sorry no pics)

Judi Geldermann, Paula Ayers, Margaret Hubbard 

Joanna Bronowicka and Missy Crane

Wesely Schifmann and Norma Inglis

some wonderful prizes on offer

and what we girls spent our money on!

 LES LIZ....O'Brien and Keane

Sandra Moger, Ginger Harrison, Curt Bucy

Curt, Katherine Kates, Nancy Maddox, Mirian Lovett, Earline Barrois, Jennifer F Foster

a few of the Auction items 

HANDLING

in the capable hands of Gwen Wells

TOP TWENTY GALA 

The “Top Twenty” is an annual competition of the year’s most successful CKCSC, USA conformation Cavaliers who were formally invited to enter and participate in what proved to be a Gala evening. Each of the Top Twenty Cavaliers were judged individually by three judges, Joan Twigg, Norma Inglis and Rebecca Kestle whose names were kept secret until the moment of the competition. There was no conferring between the judges and they scored each exhibit on a sheet awarding points as to their close adherence to the Breed Standard.

 and the dog who came out on top, by a whisker, was

During the evening, as the Top Twenty Cavaliers were being judged, spectators were given a chance to participate in the People’s Choice Award - where they became ringside judges, filling in a ballot to indicate their personal favourite from the Top Twenty. These ballots were also tallied and the winner of the People’s Choice Award announced at the Banquet the next evening...

.....looking forward to Joakim Ohlsson's assessment on Day 3....y'all come back now!

 Stone Mountain....Atlanta...

Stone Mountain features the largest Bas-relief sculpture in the world. Started around 1916 by Gutzon Borglum, later commissioned to complete Mount Rushmore, it wasn't until 1972 that the sculpture was considered finished. Commissioned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the sculpture depicts Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and their horses, Blackjack, Traveller, and Little Sorrel.

Joakim Ohlsson (Hackensack) from Sweden had the honour to judge on the third day. Another full day of events culminating in a splendid Banquet and Live Auction in the evening.

The main winners were :-

Best Bitch/Best in Show - Ch Bentwood Chloe of Forestcreek who was also the winner ofTHE PEOPLES' CHOICE AWARD

Best Dog/Reserve Best in Show - Ch Melrose Gold for Bonitos Companeros

 Reserve Winners Bitch

Reserve Winners Dog  - Ch Aranel Revelation

Best Puppy in Show

Best Veteran

Awards of Merit

Brookhaven Endless Journey

..the other Award of Merit went to Hiddencreek Hugo Boss (sorry no photo)

and the voyeurs extraordinaire!.....

Michael Levy, Maureen Miles, Philip Carthy, Kathleen Waters, Michaela Ann  Duke, Mandy Mulligan

 John loves Rosie loves John     (Chenevert)

Gwen Wells, Sandra Moger, Geoffrey Porter

Sue Barrett, Trudy Owens, Teresa Murphy ,Rebecca Smith Linda McCarver

David Moger lending a hand as Ring Steward

Allyson Gonyo, Joanne Chan, Cindy Hooper, Ivy Giampapa, Sue Ramsay, Barb Hoorman

Geoffrey Porter and Mary Grace Eubank

Charlie Weidig ??   Pam Taub

Joanna Bronowicka, Katherine Kates, Nancy Maddox   ???

Mary Kate Moulton and Linda Fairchild

Visitor from Ukraine sporting his country's colours....

Missy and Larry Crane with Hollis Land

Sue 'sassy' Shidler

Brenda Martz and Michael Levy

Curt Bucy and a pretty redhead

Tia Painter and handsome guy

Brenda Martz

What became known over the weekend as the "Royal Box"....David Moger, Joakim Ohlsson, Michael Levy and Norma

phew, so many people, so many names! Tomorrow is the final day of the four day jamboree and then it was fun in the sun in Georgia for the remainder of my stay in the USA....

Barbara Garnett-Wilson (Laughing Cavaliers) judged the Elizabeth I Spalding Memorial show which brought the proceedings in Atlanta to a close. It had a been a four day Cavalierfest and a great success and congratulations to the winning dogs and their owners. We will take away happy memories of the occasion and I hope these pictures help those who were not there, to savour some of the thrills.

Best Bitch and Best in Show

Best Dog - Ch Aranel Revelation

Reserve Bitch - Ch Grandville Butterscotch Kiss of Infinidad

Reserve Dog - Dreamvale Tri Your Luck At Parkbury JW

Awards of Merit

Ch Bentwood Chloe of Forestcreek JW

Brookhaven In The Garden JW

other AOM ----- Ch Melrose Gold for Bonitos Companeros (no pic)

 Karen Matters, Katy Kennedy, Lana Adair, Elaine Mitchell

 Robbie Jones, Geoffrey Porter, Miriam Lovett, Liz O'Brien

Nikki Parente judging Children/Senior handling classes

 Yu Yu and 'Femme Fatale' who won Best Puppy Bitch

Jennifer and 'Summer' with Lana and 'Bonnie'

Jaime Redniss and Drifter

Jennifer Flowers Foster, Robbie Jones and Lana Adair

just one of the many delights in Atlanta.....

 IT HAD BEEN STACKS OF FUN...GOOD PEOPLE AND GREAT DOGS...perfect mix. WANNA DO IT ALL AGAIN!

POTTERY PUZZLE?

Elaine Dempster in Hastings in the USA wonders if anyone has seen this type of Staffordshire Spniel before. She found it in a resale shop. Elaine writes "I'm hoping one of your readers in Chatterbox might be able to give a little history on it or tell me how I can find out as it looks nothing like anything I've been able to find on the internet. Plus there aren't any markings on the bottom."

Carol Butler (Tamyse) has a new address and phone number. She can now be reached at Mitton Brow. Old Manor Lane. Tewkesbury. Gloucestershire. GL20 7EA  Tel 01684 276632

GEORGIA DOG SHOWS....AKC STYLE

You would think after 4 days at the CKCSC USA Specialty that we would have overdosed and had enough....not on your life! At the end of the following week we attended shows in Atlanta but this time it was All Breed shows held under American Kennel Club rules. None of the Cavalier judges were breed specialists and this time many of the dogs were not in the hands of their owners but brought to the show and handled by professionals. Without exception every Cavalier was turned out in immaculate condition, not a hair out of place. In many other breeds, behind the scenes was a 'work in progress' as many got their dogs ready for the ring. Bathed, dried, styled, shaped, whatever it took to get them to the high standard required to impress the judges. Personally, it was all too much for me, much preferring the more natural, but possibly more amateurish presentation of my own breed at home. Perhaps the glamour factor isnt such an important factor in the UK. But all to his own and it was just my impression. I did find it quite sad to see the docile, almost doleful look in the eyes of some of the spunky breeds as they stood on their grooming tables, noosed in place, just waiting passively for their handler to return for more 'finishing'. Of course, there were dogs who were presented and exhibited by their owners and it was nice to see them get recognition when it was deserved. Here are some sights from the show ......

some of the Cavalier people

nice to see Lu Dunham there

a hive of activity

Shannon Schilling and 'Bobby'

Paula Ayers and Michelle Landers

 Pat Landers, Norma and Paula

 Kathy Gentil and 'Freddy'

 if anyone knows the dogs...please let me know and I will add

Two Rivers Finishing Touch who took Best of Breed on one of the days

 Shannon and Brenda

??     ??

Paul Ayers and Michael Landers

Karen Galipeaut with??

??    ??

 ??  

A very happy Missy Crane with her newly crowned, on the day, AKC Champion....Brookhaven Endless Journey seen here with Paula Ayers who along with sister Brenda Martz bred him.

'Journey', Missy and judge  

Shannon and 'Brookhaven Bob Bailey'     


The Sisters

 

COMFORTERS....doing what they do best

Denis McKeown from Ireland sends this cute pic of his Orinoco So You Think. 'Connie' is starting her working life early......with Denis' mother and friend at a local nursing home.

GOING,GOING, GONE

R.G. Watkins Books and Prints. 7 Water Street. Barrington. Ilminster Somerset TA19 0JR have in stock, this rare early print of a Blenheim Spaniel, which they thought may be of interest to Cavalier lovers. Sheet size 14.25in x16.5in

"An arresting and naive image of a wide-eyed spaniel after a painting by
Stephen Taylor [1817-1849] who exhibited 48 times at the Royal Academy. He painted other pictures of spaniels and his 1830 exhibit at the Royal Academy was entitled 'Blenheim Spaniel Puppies'.

For further details including price, please contact Richard Watkins on
 01460 54188 or by email to inquiries@rgwatkins.co.uk

If you plan on advertising in the Scottish Cavalier Club Year Book, the closing date is 30th November. All adverts and article will be gratefully received by Carol Mackenzie(carolkengus@tiscali.co.uk) and as this is Carol's first year as editor she is very grateful for the contributions received so far, and welcomes even more!

THE BRONZE AGE......from the Hamshere Gallery in London

 Spaniels by French sculptor Antoine-Louis Baryre (1796-1875)

 Art Deco sculpture by the highly respected Russian sculpture Georgui Dimitrievitch Lavrov (1895-1991) Approximately 10 ¼ high x 24 ¾ long x 7 ½ wide inches.

Rare 19^th century bronze by Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894) approximately 4 ¾ inches high.

Spectacular mid-19^th century bronze measuring approximately 8 x 3¾ inches.

DALLAS DID IT!

Dallas is seen here in the Dog World photo competition which he won. Congratulations to his owner Joanne Hall.

The Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club is an AKC Regional Club based in Wisconsin. They held their 2013 Specialty recently and special thanks to Mary Hanus for sending details of the main winners

Stepamgar Skyfall  who wonPuppy Sweepstakesunder Steve Wallis

 GCH Orchard Hill Only Human winning under Best of Breedunder Sheena Maclaine (Pennygown)

Best of Breedwent to GCH Timsar Miss Red Hot Chilli seen here with judge Sheree Moses

.....that's yer lot for now.....off to Belgium in the morning to sample some Belgian Chocolates, Buns and yummy Cavaliers!

HENRY, THE DEAF CAVALIER WHO LOVES TO DANCE

Meet Sandy and her Cavalier 'Henry'. After going deaf 3 years ago, Henry learned sign language so he could continue dancing with his owner, Sandra Hallam, of Carlton-on-Trent who says “He always loved dancing and after he went deaf, I could tell he still wanted to do it. I retaught him everything in sign language, teaching him to follow hand signals rather than voice commands". Henry (Tashmit Freeserve at Oldberne) follows finger, hand and leg signals to perform the moves most dogs learn as part of heelwork-to-music routines. Although not able to hear the standard clicker that trainers use to indicate a job well done, Henry simply gets the thumbs up instead. 

You may have seen them last Xmas when they took part and came third in Simon Cowell's TV show 'That Dog Can Dance'. Well the good news is that they continued to compete in regular Kennel Club Heelwork to music shows and achieved amazing things.
'Henry' is not only the first Cavalier to get to Advanced Freestyle, but also the first Deaf dog! He is now also the first Cavalier to qualify for the Crufts semi final show in January.
"We have had a thoroughly amazing year demonstrating all over the country having lots of fun and I thought it would be nice to show through Chatterbox how clever this wonderful breed is, as well as beautiful"

Sandy and Henry, you do the Breed proud....good luck for Crufts 2014

Child and Tricolour..unsigned....  circa 1820  from Hamshere Gallery

 DOVIDENIA 'SISSI'

Ingrid Mikulášová and the Cavalier community in Slovakia have lost a very special ruby girl, ICH Eroica Peri Biely demon. Well known "Sissi" was 6 x Club winner with 2 x BOB in 2007,2008 and 2009 in Slovakia and Czech Republic and acknowledged by respected judges including Kevan Berry, Gordon Inglis, Molly Coaker, Joyce Boardman, Mark Sedwick, Brian Rix and Marilyn Claydon. Taken unexpectedly and suddenly. Our sympathy Ingrid, on your loss

JUST CHAMPION, CLAIRE...

Cavaliers did well at the recent NORTH OF ENGLAND TOY DOG SOCIETYopen show where Claire Champion (Lankcombe)judged the Cavaliers and the King Charles. Her Best of Breed....Gillian Telfer's Roddin Kid Rock took 3rd Best in Show 

and 'Crystal', our Bonitos Companeros Crystal who was her Best Puppy/Best Oppositewent onto take Best Puppy in Show under Caroline Roe (Sunshoo)

The 2014 Cavalier Show Diary in red, black or green, is now available from Pam Craig. The price is £10 for desk size, and £7 for pocket size. These are very popular and give dates (with judges) of the 2014 UK Club and General Ch shows, Club info, Puppy registers etc. Please email Pam@aldachell.co.uk for further details or send your cheque made payable to PAM CRAIG, to 117 Whalley Drive. Bletchley. Milton Keynes. MK3 6HX.

WHY HAVE COTTON WHEN YOU CAN HAVE 'SILK'?

Sheila and Jeff Hindle's Fyrnrose French Silk to Ellisiana turned 14 this week. Happy Birthday,"Ria" 

DANISH

DELIGHTS

Jens and Dorte from Cavachoice Cavaliers in Denmark write with news...

VINTAGE POSTCARDS

English Actress and Singer, Zena Dare (4 February 1887 – 11 March 1975)

German Movie Starlet 1929

CAVALIERS HITTING THE HIGH SPOTS IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE.....

 Anja Mew (Drakkar) in Tauranga is justifiable proud that NZ Ch KABOB ELEGANCE GALOREhas became the first female Cavalier to take out a BEST IN SHOW at an All Breeds Ch Show in NZ in over 15 years. "We have had an incredible year, with Homerbrent Accolade also taking out Best in Show, All Breeds, back in March. 'Ellie's' sire is Jordanic Connoissuer (IMP UK) and dam is Feltridge Sunline, who is a daughter of Barsac Northerly. Along with her BIS, 'Ellie' has also taken out multi Best of Groups and 3 Reserve Best in Show Toy Specialties and is the North islands top winning bitch and I believe, top winning Cavalier."

and in OZ.....  

Ch DAPSEN A BLONDE MOMENT bred and owned by Denise and Aimee Petersen from Victoria took BEST IN SHOW at Hobart Royal in Tasmania under the UK's very own Andrew Brace. 'Glamour' is by Ch Dapsen No Mistaken It and her dam is Dapsen Legally Blond.

great results for our breed, girls...BONZER!

 Margaret Workman (Costara) who is 91 years young, has broken her hip after being knocked down while crossing behind a parked van. She is in the Millbank A Ward at the Astley Ainslie Hospital.133 Grange Loan. Edinburgh EH9 2HL . Get well soon, Margaret.

The manager at the Hospice unit of Mercy Hospital, Hot Springs Arkansas said some patients come into the unit, angry or unwilling to communicate with staff. The staff then calls on volunteer Mary Schultze and her Cavalier Reese, a 6-year-old Cavalier with a tricolour coat and two huge brown eyes that express empathy and love.

“While they may not want to talk to us, you can find out a lot by listening as they talk to the dog. Even if a patient has not been connected with an animal for a long time, there is a basic emotional bond with a dog. It seems to take them back to some basic time in their life, such as childhood,” she said. “If we are having a hard time collecting a history or other information from a patient, we have sometimes found it is easier if Mary and Reese do it. During visits by a therapy dog, patients are calmer and breathing comes easier, and their heart rates become more regular."

Reese, who has been a certified therapy dog since he was 14 months old, and Mary were honoured recently with lunch and a short ceremony celebrating more than 100 visits to the hospice. Hospital officials presented Mary with a plaque and a picture book of photographs from many of Reese’s visits to the hospice. The pictures featured times when the spaniel came to the hospice in costume. Just the week before, the dog wore Harley Davidson biker gear. Other times, Reese has visited the hospice decked out as an Arkansas Razorback fan, and around Christmas, he will wear his own Santa suit. During the ceremony, Reese, who is also a show dog — both in the show ring and in obedience competitions, received a supply of his special dog treats and a raincoat.

 ODDSANDSODS..Cavalier slippers, ties, scarves, socks, ear muffs, mittens...even onesies!

 THE BEST DRESSED

Elaine Willimas (Sancana) judged at the THREE COUNTIES PEKE AND CAVALIER Open show where she awarded Giliian Greenall's Charalier Dress To The Nines At CharlesworthBest of Breed and then he went on to Best Puppy In Show under Tony Allcock. He is 11 months old  bred and shown here by Jackie Ward, He went onto win BIS under Tony Allcock.

THE NORTHERN (HI) LIGHTS

Dave Sedgbeer (Russmic) judged the Northern Cavalier Open show held in North Yorkshire on 16th November where he drew a super entry of 116 Cavaliers. During the lunch break Roxanne Hobbs (Beaconsfylde) judged the three Special Awards Classes (PUPPY, GRADUATE & OPEN) which provides the opportunity for up and coming judges to progress by judging some of the dogs already at the show. In this age of ever decreasing entries it is becoming more and more difficult for judges to get the experience and numbers at All Breed Open shows allowing them to fulfill the criteria required to further their judging career. This is a great way of acheiving that. Roxanne had 8 in Puppy, 14 in Graduate and 9 in Open. Some photos of the winners taken by Sarah Maddison.

Reserve Dog...SORATA BERTIE.

Best Dog/Best in Show...RABYMAR SUPER TED JW.

Best Puppy Dog...BEAUDALE LITTLE TED

Best Puppy in Show...CASTLEWYTCH KRISMAS STAR.Best Bitch...CASTLEWYTCH PAINTED LADY. Reserve Bitch...TILLASHBY NORTHERN STAR AT CALLYSPRIDE


Winners under Roxanne...Sorata Bertie, Clockpelters Miss Kitty by Carolus, Carolus Don Ricco JW ShCM

BEST JUNIOR HANDLER ....10 year old Molly Mae Fletcher with Cavaliegh Jennifer of Janazca

Best Veteran...LITTLE MISS AT CAROLUS...8 years

Best Vintage....KRINGLEHOLME CHEERY....10 years

.....back soon with more news including clips from thecreme de la creme in Canberra and the best in Belgium.....

and in case you had forgotten

only 29 days to CHRISTMAS!!!

thanks Libor xx

HOW "ART" THOU?

 by Richard Buckner (1812-1883). Mrs. Horace Marryat with her pet spaniel.

The Eurodog showin Kortrijk in Belgium is well situated in Europe to attract exhibitors from France, Netherlands and Germany and of course Belgium but this year it was able to boast that 34 countries were represented and 6,000+ dogs were shown over the 2 days 16th/17th November. I saw a busload of dogs and their owners from as far afield as Russia, such is the popularity of the show The panel of 58 judges came from 19 countries and as the Society were celebrating their 50th Anniversary show this year there was twice the number of normal CACs/CACIBs on offer. I see from the catalogue that 253 UK dogs made the trip.... the Pet Passport scheme obviously being put to good use. Mark Sedgwick and I judged the Cavaliers and the handsome entry of 140 over the 2 days was very satisfying, as they normally get about 50 each day. We decided that the easiest form of travel was by train so I got on at Newcastle and the 3 hour journey to London Kings Cross passed quickly. A short walk to St Pancras International station where I met up with Mark and Aum and we boarded the Eurostar headed for Lille. The journey only took 1 hour 20 minutes and moving at 186 mph you can understand why! In that short time we were served a light meal and wine. Nice, if somewhat nouvelle cuisine for my taste. A taxi then ferried us the half hour trip from Lille in France across the border to our Kennedy Hotel in Kortrijk in Belgium, set a stones throw away from the show venue, the Expo Centre which is a bit like the NEC. As Mark was judging on the first day I took myself off to Bruges with Raf and Christophe who generously showed me the sights. It was a delightful chocoholic day!

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Saturday evening was the Banquet and Mark and I managed not to talk about who had won what, so I was able to go to judge on the Sunday without any preconceived ideas. We had the pleasure of Andreas Schemel, Desi Murphy (USA), Bojan Matakovic (Croatia) and Jenny and Hugh Clifford from Northampton at our table and it was a great evening with live music and delicious food.

Sunday judging started at 10.am and it was a surprise to discover no critiques were required. Each dog however still received a grade Excellent, Very Good, Good etc. The Cavaliers were judged in colours with dog and bitch classes Baby, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate, Open, Champion and Veteran. From the winners of each class a CAC/RCAC was chosen and after going through all the colours, the four CAC winners in dogs and the same for the four CAC bitches competed for the CACIB given to the best dog and best bitch from all the four colours. The two CACIB winners were then compared and a BEST OF BREED was picked. Mark and I agreed on the majority of winners with only slight adjustments when a dog was only presented for the one of the days, not two.

Our weekend in Belgium ended Sunday night with dinner in our hotel with some of the people we had met.

It had a been a marvellous show and we all made plans for a reunion in the future!

The trip home was relaxing...the train definitely takes the strain.

THE MAIN WINNERS...
 

BEST BITCH/BEST OF BREED....Wicked Taste of An Excellent Choice(Netherlands)

'Wicked Taste'..(Ch Miletree Constellation ex Ch Holly Berry of An Excellent Choice)

Dog CC....Stonepit Franco I Believe (UK)

 RESERVE DOG CC.....Ch Gran Cru of Cuddly World's (France) 

BEST OF BREED COMPETITION...Junior, Dog CC, Veteran, Bitch CC

CAC BITCHES in all the colours.....Havana and Gold Du Pre au Comte (b/t) France

Ch Black Value Cavalier Crazy Winner Girl (ruby) Switzerland

Royal Kiss of An Excellent Choice (blenheim) Netherlands

Wicked Taste of An Excellent Choice (Netherlands)

BEST JUNIOR and 6th place in Group 9 - Holmes Des Contemplations (France)

BEST DOG/BEST OF BREED and Group 9 winner....Ch Gran Cru of Cuddly World's (France)  BEST BITCH......Ch Deshabille Moi De Cartledge (France)

BEST JUNIOR....Stonepit Believe in Angels (UK)

BEST VETERAN...Ch Juci Bacardi Rigo (Netherlands)

Dog CC....Ch Gran Cru Cuddly World's

Dog RCC...Stonepit Franco I Believe

RESERVE BITCH CC....Rockin Rebels Hello Sunshine (Netherlands)

New Champion 

French/Luxemburg Ch Deshabillez Moi De Cartledge owned by Marie Claude Hemelot and bred by Thierry Carteau gained her Belgium and International Champion titles at the Kortrijk show on Saturday. She is by Maibee Moffat ex Carham Vanity Fair. Congratulations...

 GAIETY OF SPIRIT

Lauren Nickaci in Pennsylvania USA has a precious girl 'Royal Companion Gaiety at Truluv' who will be 15 years old in February. She was bred in the Netherlands by Wendy Hiberts-Goodman. Sire is the German Cavalier, bred by Dieter Heymann, Multi Champion Immenhof's Union Jack and the Dam is Royal Companion Love Me Do.  You go, Gaiety

MERRY MARYANN

Maryann Hogan (Stavonga) had a great day at the Southern CKCS Club where she took BEST BITCH/BEST IN SHOW with Stavonga Silhouette under judge Karen Bartlett (Pebblecombe). Seen below left to right) Best Veteran... Korolevsky Natalya,'SILHOUETTE',Best Puppy/Best Dog...Charalier Dress to the Nines for Charlesworth

UNUSUAL ITEMS

This is the first Toy Spaniel micromosaic paperweight Hamshere Gallery in London have ever seen. Set in Belgium black marble these “Fermacarte” were popular at the end of the 19^th century. After a design by Antonio Aguatti .......5 ¾ x 6 ¾ inches, the mosaic 2 ½ x 3 ½ inches.

CLARET JUG

Austrian novelty decanter with plated mounts and coloured glass eyes. 10 inches high   Circa 1920

 TOP THAI

Top winning Cavalier in Thailand 2013  is Ch Knattings Dancing In The Dark. Owned by Yupayao Sakawee and handled by Flint Than Teeravedj. Bred in Sweden by Eva Holmberg by SE UCH Sanickro Knight of Honour out of SE UCH Knattings Mayflower....many congratulations

As from 29th November 2013, Ann & David Stocks and the Rebinya Cavaliershave a new address.They will be at 17 Partridge Close. Rainworth.Mansfield
Notts. NG21 0GT.

 FRENCH MAID

Nathalie and Gypsy Wife

Gypsy Wife des Beylias (a daughter of Craigowl Lily Marlene and Upper Class des Beylias) to the delight of her owner/breeder Nathalie Boutin-Triquet, has fulfilled all her early promise. Some of her successes include Best Cavalier Puppy at the World Show in Paris 2011, Best Junior Cavalier in 2012 at the Cavalier National Specialty,French Champion in 2013 and now has addedInternational Champion to her string of titles......well done

TOLE TRAYS

Tole trays are normally made of metal and enameled and decoratively painted

Rod Russell from Florida has sent in these two examples that were sold recently at an auction in Omaha, Nebraska. The first fetched $2,000 and the second $3,500

English 19th century tole tray with Spaniel. 1840 - 1850.  Measuring 31 1/2" x 22"

English 19th century tole tray with mother-of-pearl inlay on the border. Sir Edwin Landseer did the original oil on canvas of this image, "Queen Victoria's Favourite Pets". 1840 - 1850. Measure 29 1/4" x 23 1/2".

LEOGEM DOES CANBERRA

Dennis and Tina Homes left the cold front in Britain for the Southern Hemisphere and Canberra where they both judged at the CKCS Club of Canberra show on 9th & 10th November.

Dog CC and Best in Show under Dennis was Ch Cobbets Cockney Rebel.Reserve Dog CC and Reserve Best in Show was Ch Miletree Eclipse.Bitch CC was Ch Caribelle Fairy Tale, Reserve Bitch CCDapsen Glitters in Diamonds.

Ch Cobbets Cockney Rebel

Ch Miletree Eclipse

Ch Caribelle Fairy Tale

Dapsen Glitters in Diamonds.

....day two dawned in Canberra

 ....with Tina judging. She gave the Dog CC and Best in Show to Ch Melloway Adrenaline Rush with the Reserve Dog CC awarded to Ch Dapsen I'm Sexy and I Know It. The Bitch CC went to Ch Miniatura Massachusettswith the Reserve Bitch CC going to Ch Carbrook Eternal Love.

Ch Melloway Adrenaline Rush



Ch Miniatura Massachusetts

Ch Carbrook Eternal Love.

 Ch Dapsen I'm Sexy and I Know It

 WHO WAS BEST IN THE WEST?

 Miyuki Kotani (Rathbrist) from Longford in Southern Ireland judged the West of England CKCS Club Open show and and is seen here with her main winners.

BEST VETERAN ... Jordanic Italia Evydal

BEST PUPPY/BEST IN SHOW...Charnell Clematis at Salegreen
BEST OPPOSITE.....Charalier Dress to the Nines for Charlesworth

........with apologies to the master Flemish artist Jan Van Eyck....

done Libor style!

 
more coming soon from the MIDLAND CAVALIER CLUB....

CAVALIER SHOW IN THE MIDLANDS

The last Club show of the year, held at the Kennel Club Building in Stonleigh, is the Midland Cavalier Clubwhich covers the Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire areas.It turned out to be a beautiful, crisp, bright day for late November and the wintery feel that usually accompanies this show was missing and no one was complaining. It was so nice to be minus the fog, rain, snow! Judges were Linda Flynn (Linjato) doing bitches and Nicky Firth (Firnick) doing dogs.The entry was over 300, and with 26 in Minor Puppy dog and 23 in Minor Puppy bitch things seemed almost like it used to be instead of the penny numbers in classes we saw earlier in the year. The reason...?? combination of the judges, central location, one of the last chances to qualify for Crufts 2014, christmas spirit. Whatever it was that drew people out, was most welcome and the atmosphere was buoyant. Here are some photos from the day. 

one, two three......smile! Mark Smith and Lucy Koster

??   Louise Bradley, ??

Roy Stevens and Barbara Maddy

Julie Sparrow and Shelly Betts  (that must have been a good one Sue Brooks told Sarah Rees and Michelle Gumm!)

Audrey Stokes and Lana Turner

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Katherine Li, Peter and Ruta Towse

Becky Jaramillo, June Hazeltine, Melissa Evans

Ruth Mochrie and Norma

Anna "I love Rubies" Fisk!

Mia Kendall holds the purse strings for the Club!

Charlie breeders...Liz and Bob Rushton

nice to see you...to see you nice...Ruta Towse and David Crossley

Our Bag Ladies...Rhonda Banks, Jill Allitt and Carol Jenkins

The oldest Veteran born 16th April 2003..Sue Brooks' Moonvale Mona Lisa"Her show career really started at 10.5 years of age.  She won BVIS at the Humberside (her first time out since a puppy) this year and has never been unplaced at any of the shows she has gone to.  She is my constant companion at home even sleeping on my bed" Mona Lisa won the £20 special awarded by Flo Sinclair in memory of ByFloSin Jemimah's Swan Song

How on earth did I manage not to get anyone, dog or human, to look at the camera!

....and what was this all about!

  

Elaine Berwick and Janet Waller!

It was a smashing show and the only unenthusiastic comment heard was "where are the Mince Pies and Sherry?".  Every year the Club has kindly provided Xmas refreshments but it seems decided, due to excess left in previous years, to abandon this perk. From all accounts, they were sorely missed by the masses! Maybe the Club will reinstate this generous and most welcome tradition. I hope so...if you werent successful in the ring you always had the mince pies and sherry as a consolation!

GONE TOO SOON

The Cavalier world is the poorer this week for the passing of Geoffrey Porter (Ringcreevy).This year was a proud one for Geoffrey, Past Chairman and latterly Vice Chairman of the Northern Ireland Cavalier Club, as he judged dogs at the Cavalier Club Championship show in March and also travelled to Atlanta in October as one of the invited Judges at the CKCSC USA National Specialty.

Here in his own words is his life with Cavaliers.

Judging at the CKCSC show 2013

Enjoying Atlanta 2013

Ir Ch Ringcreevy Scarlet Ribbons
& Int Ch Kindrum Rose Red....in the 80s

Showing his 13 year old 'Lisa' in 2012

Another of his passions...begonias

Having fun in Sedona, Arizona in 2012

The funeral took place in his home town, Cromer, and friends and family gathered to say goodbye. Our condolences to his father and sisters.  RIP Geoffrey...one of life's good guys

COWS, CAVALIERS AND RAINY

Obituary that appeared in The Scotsman newspaper....

UK TRICOLOUR CHAMPIONS FROM THE 80s

The People's Dispensary For Sick Animals is a veterinary charity in the UK. It was founded in 1917 to provide care for sick and injured animals of the poor and is the UK's leading veterinary charity, carrying out more than one million free veterinary consultations a year.

Flo Sinclair reminds us that we can all help fund raise for this worthwhile cause by recycling the stamps that we get on our letters and at this time of year, Xmas cards.

"As usual I am collecting and saving all the stamps from the envelopes the Christmas Cards arrive in and take them round to the PDSA. so that they can turn them into much needed funds to treat the animals of people who cannot afford to pay for vets. They are a registered charity, who make no charges, depending on donations from pet owners and others to meet their expenses. They treated Hattie after the Pit Bull attack without charge because she was admitted as an emergency, so I found out from bitter experience what devoted care their staff give to all the animals who come to them in need.
I am asking if everyone could save their stamps so that they can take or send them on to their local clinic or PDSA Animal Hospital to help fund their work.  If anyone would like to help in this way and does not have a branch of the PDSA in their area, could they pop their collection of stamps, however few or many, into an envelope and send them on to me and I will be only too happy to hand them in together with my own. A couple of people from abroad did this last year, which the receptionist told me was deeply appreciated. Over recent years people have been so kind, sending in whole collections of specialised stamps, donated both from the UK and several other countries around the world. I am happy to receive stamps not only from the UK, but from abroad too. There is no time limit to sending in the stamps, which I can deliver to my local animal hospital at any time of the year." So if you would like to help with this Flo's contact address is Flo Sinclair. 35 Anita Grove. Erdington Birmingham. B23 7NU

 Your old mobile phones, inkjet cartridges, foreign coins are also welcomed by the PDSA.

PDSA receives between £5.00 - £30.00 depending on the phone model.

PDSA receives £1 for every used inkjet cartridge

PDSA receives around £6 per kilo for used stamps.

You can learn more by clicking on 

http://www.pdsa.org.uk/how-you-can-help/fundraise-for-pdsa

Flo had great news this week...her little Holly Poppet is now officially certified as Pets as Therapy registered dog No. 1075704

Flo writes....."Holly is my CC/DE girl. Here she is at 5 years old, healthy but with a slightly restricted lifestyle who has become a highly skilled therapy dog"

SEE YOU NEXT TIME...13TH December 2013

A VERY MERRY XMAS

from CHATTERBOX

BABY BUBLE

 Carol and Jo Lewis had an extra Xmas present when their B/T boy,  Leelyn Michael Buble for Carleetowon the final points for his Junior Warrant award at 12 months He is by Ch Harana Alfie Boe x Leelyn Clover.
Merry Christmas and hearty congratulations!

 HOW "ART" THOU?

Australian Ch Dalvreck Moondust (Imp UK)is now a GRAND CHAMPION. Owned by Margaret Chalmers & Lyndy Morris he was bred in the UK by Liz McInally. "Hamish" gained his final points for his Gr Ch title on 23 November 2013. He is by German Ch Maibee Moffat out of Maibee Moonbeam at Dalvreck (who was DOG WORLD'S TOP Cavalier Brood Bitch in 2012)

 

 'MISS CHIEF',SADLY MISS'D

Some Cavaliers, such as Caption, Alberto, Lucasta etc are memorable and their names are instantly recognisable even without their affix. 'Miss Chief' was such a Cavalier. AKC, CKCSC USA & UK Champion Timsar Miss Chief was born on 4th August 2000 by Linjato Ace of Base out of Timsar Lucasta and sadly passed away this week, in her 14th year.

 

Annette Jones, her breeder owner, writes......"Mollie" was I think my once in a life time dog. She was from a litter of three bitches – Miss Chief, Miss Fortune and Miss Damina  I didn’t think she was in any way special when she was born and in fact when friends Char and Lamont Yoder would ask about the litter I would just say “Oh they are quite nice!”  We have laughed many times about that since.

Her show debut was delayed somewhat by the Foot and Mouth epidemic so her first show was at a rather damp Scottish Kennel Club in May 2001 where I had to do a crash course in training her to “stand” on the grooming table (minor details like training of the Timsar puppies is usually done at their first show!) – she was placed second. Next came the Humberside Club show which she thought was fun, but wasn’t placed. The following week was Three Counties All Breeds Championship show – Judge, Norma Inglis (Craigowl) By this time 'Miss Mollie' had got her act together – as far as she was concerned all those people sitting ringside in the sun ring were there just to see her – blow the rest!! She stood four square and her tail never stopped wagging I was there merely to hold the lead!  She won the puppy class  - I thought “great she’s qualified for Crufts” Never in my wildest imaginings did I ever think she would win the CC, go Best of Breed courtesy of co judge Sandra Ireland (Charnell) win the Toy puppy group under Geoffrey Davies and go back to the show two days later and win Best Puppy in Show under the world re-knowned judge Ellis Hulme, now departed.

I showed her for 19 months during which time she won 7 CCs and 7 Res CCs. She went Best in show at the Northern CKCS Society on her first birthday – Diane Whitfield judged bitches and the late Michael Boothroyd was the referee and also Best In Show at South & West Wales – the late Geoffrey Porter judged the bitches.  She then retired to nursery duties and had two litters. Mated to Pascavale Enchanted she produced Timsar Master of Ceremonies and to Maibee Montrose – Timsar Mister Moonlighter. 

Close friends Char and Lamont Yoder in the USA took over then and the spoiling began! The initial idea was that Char should get her fit again (she was fat after nursing the Moonlighter litter!) and then for them to have a litter from her the following year. The plan changed and Char showed her to her Championship “old club “ and AKC – Could the planned litter be delayed so she could go to the the ACKCSC National?  – see below....another bit of her history was created!

 

 

I had the priviledge of judging the ACKCS National Specialty in 2006 in Georgia and in a star studded entry I found CH TIMSAR MISS CHIEF, 'Mollie', still filled my eye. In the row upon row of Specials lined up for my assessment she still had that extra factor. At 6 years old she looked in amazing condition and showed like the star she was and took a well deserved Best of Breed. It was lovely to see her again and in years to come, on the rare occasions I saw her, she always had a warm welcome for me. Such was her character....so Cavalier. She was very special and I dearly wished she had been mine. RIP 'MOLLIE', you were beautiful.....Norma

 

 ......gone to be with his Mum....

It must have been so hard and emotionally draining that on the day following 'Mollie's' loss, Annette also had to say good bye to her son, Timsar Master of Ceremonieswho underwent two operations to remove some towelling from his stomach and small intestine. Sadly, he did not make it. The picture taken above was in 2011 when at 7 years of age, he came out of retirement, and shown by Sylvia Lymer, he went Best of Breed and ultimately Best in Show at the Three Counties Peke and Cavalier Show under Gordon Inglis.Later that year, under Elaine Lessig at the Midland CKCS Championship show he also was awarded aReserve CC from the Veteran class.

What a wrench to lose two such precious companions in such a short spell. Our thoughts are with Annette at this time.

 

 ONESIE, TWOSIE,THREESIE

 At LKA, the last General Championship show 2013 in the UK, there were loads of people dressed in 'onesies' collecting money for charity. The Cavalier people doing this were Elaine Williams, Melissa Phillips and Helen and Lorraine Long. "We are pleased to tell you that we raised £109.41 at in aid of Cancer Research. This was collected around the CKCS ring from exhibitors, spectators and the judge Stephen Bardwell and stewards and adds to that collected online already on Justgiving.com. We would like to thank all those who contributed to this worthy cause" Elaine Williams, Melissa Phillips, Helen and Lorraine Long.
   well done girls....the look suits you!

 

 

 BERTIE IS THE BEST

Sorata Bertie who went Best In Show at the CKCS Club Open Showon December 8th 2013 with Hilda Brewer as judge. Well done, Allison

 

 

 

 

 

KEEP THIS DATE FREE...SATURDAY 12TH JULY 2014

The judges for this show will be DOGS...Sandra Ireland-Cook (Charnell)and BITCHES.....Anita Godwin (Cavaliegh) andreferee Peter Hill(Montcolly). Dog judging will commence at 9am followed by the Bitches after the dog judging has completed.

A special rate has been agreed with the hotel and when phoning to book a room, please mention the Midland CKCS Club.

For caravan bookings please email or phone Mea Askins meaaskins@yahoo.co.uk tel 01527 558593

Any donations for the Silent Auction, Rosettes or Special prizes will be gartefully recieved. Please contact Mary Reessymra.cavaliers@virgin.nettel 02476 403583

 

 

 A CHRISTMAS 'CAROL' FOR TONY BOOTH

 Actor Tony Booth, father of Cherie Blair and so father in law to former Prime Minister Tony Blair, is best known for his role in the BBC series Till Death Us Do Part. He and his wife Steph have recently adopted a Cavalier who they have festively named Carol.

Alexa’s Animals Dog Rescue, a Northumberland volunteer organisation, had been looking after 'Carol', thought to be aged around eight or nine, after she was found tied to a lamppost. When he heard the story about 'Carol', Tony, who was a bit damp around the eyes, said, ‘We’ll have her’. She is settling in well at her new home and joins the couple’s other two dogs, a Jack Russell and a Springer Spaniel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vickie Wyness (Oronsay Cavaliers) in Queensland, Australia has been very ill. We wish her a speedy recovery and our best wishes to Mum Di and their family.

 

Julie Carmichael lives in Co Durham with her Cavaliers, Bertie, a tricolour and little Sydney a blenheim. She also plays the Baritone in the Durham Miners Brass Bandand has been involved in the pastime for over 35 years.

 

 On 11th November, ten members of the Band went down to London to the Abbey Road Studios  to record some background music for a full feature length documentary on the life of Tony Benn. (Born 3rd April 1926, Tony Benn is a British Labour Party Politician who was a Member of Parliament  for 50 years and a Cabinet Minister under Prime Ministers Harold Wilson and James Callaghan). The film will be released in to cinemas late Spring 2014 and is called "Will and Testement". Julie (5th from left) writes " It was a great experience for us being amateur musicians and it's an experience we could have only dreamed of. Tony Benn came along to the studios to meet us and ended up staying 3 hours listening to the recordingbeing made. Such an honour and something we will never forget"

 

 

 

NEWS from Thiago and Laila Sarkis from Laslick Cavaliersabout their NEW Brazilian and Panamerican Champion.

 

"Our ForestCreek Sir Prize (by Pascavale Nathan x Pascavale Pollyanna) has only been shown at very selected shows in 2013 in Brazil but has made it big. "Buddy" finished his Brazilian and Panamerican titles in only three weekends and is seen above with handlers Lucas Henriques and Daniel Beloff under judges Roberto Velez Picoa and Rafael de Santiago (FCI President) winning in competition with over 200 dogs. Buddy was bred in USA by Kevin Cline and Cheryl Cline Stough.   Click on link below to see Buddy in action....

 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pje0CZQ2qjM

 

 

 

 

 WHAT KIND OF OF A XMAS CHATTERBOX  WOULD IT BE WITHOUT SOME FUN? TRY IT FOR YOURS'ELF'....CLICK LINK BELOW AND WAIT....

 

 

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another year finishes and a new one begins...

Libor launches us into 2014 with style....

Champion Harana Alfie Boe 

Champion Harana Cilla Black

Breaking Records and Making History

from lucy koster (HARANA CAVALIERS)

I was looking for a nice black and tan boy to use on my lovely ruby girl 'Grace Kelly' who had lovely breeding, was a gorgeous type….just a little ‘up to size’. I needed something small & neat with good bone & substance but was 'pretty' in a masculine way’.

I had seen a couple of puppies in the ring by Downsbank Benedictine that I liked, so after asking around and looking at his pedigree, figured he might compliment 'Grace'well.

Ruth Mochrie kindly allowed me to use him and the mating was done. On 27^th Oct 2010, 'Grace'delivered 6 very healthy, lively puppies. 2 black and tan boys, 3 black and tan girls and a ruby girl. They were so alike - peas in a pod - so I put coloured collars on to differentiate between them, and to make it easier to monitor their progress.

Right from the word go, I had a feeling this was a rather special litter, . They were no trouble at all……. gaining weight daily, and just generally being wholly content. I particularly liked the look of both the boys and one of the black and tan girls. The boy I preferred was Mr Red collar and the girl was the only black and tan without a collar.

These two were kept back, as well as the other boy who eventually went to the US where he is excelling at Obedience and Heelwork to Music. One of the other girls – Miss Pink collar, went to Sheena & Diana Maclaine on terms and is the mother of my new black and tan boy, ‘Bruno Marrs’. I wish I could have kept them all for a while…..they really were a lovely litter.

As our names usually follow ‘musical’ themes I decided to call the boy I kept'Alfie Boe'. I am mad on Les Miserables, and Alfie had just appeared in the fantastic 25^th Anniversary concert.'Cilla Black' was a name I’d always wanted to use, but had waited for a reasonable time, out of respect to the lovely Ch Mossdown Cilla Black, a bitch I had much admired in her time.

 ALFIE

                                 Cilla

 They made their debut in 2011 at WELKS under Kirstie McFarlane and 'Alfie' won 2^nd in a strong Minor Puppy Dog class, with 'Cilla' being short-listed in an equally strong Minor Puppy Bitch class. 'Cilla' was then held back for a couple of months to ‘grow up a bit’. 'Alfie' was consistently placed in his puppy career, finally breaking his duck and winning his last Minor Puppy class at Leeds, quickly followed by Best Puppy Dog at Paignton & Best Puppy In Breed at Welsh Kennel Club. In only 8 championship shows attended in 2011, Cilla won at Border Union, East of England - along with Best Puppy Bitch at the Northern Cavalier and Midland Cavalier Club champ shows. 

 ALFIE

                                   CILLA

They had continued success throughout 2012, 'Cilla'ending the year with 14 championship show 1sts, her JW and a Res CC, and 'Alfie' with 12 champ show 1sts, 2 Res CC’s and the accolade of Top Winning Black and Tan as well as Best In Show at numerous breed Club Open and Limited shows

 ALFIE

                                  CILLA

 However….the Best was yet to come! Not in a million years, did I ever dream that 2013 would turn out as it did……

Both started the year well….'Cilla' winning the Res CC at Manchester, and 'Alfie' the Res CC at West of England. Then came the CKCS Club show. I have to admit, one of my remaining goals in dog showing has been to win BIS at the Club show….and that dream came true!

Not only did 'Alfie' win his 1^st CC and BIS from an entry of over 400 cavaliers, but'Cilla' won the Res CC too. That was the start of what I can only describe as a spectacular run for both of them.
'Alfie'won his 2^nd and 3^rd CC’s in quick succession, gaining his crown at the Southern Cavalier Club Show.'Cilla' won her first CC with Best of Breed at WELKS, and her crowning CC at Blackpool, making them our 10^th& 11^th Champions in the breed.

In all, between them in 2013, they have won 15 CC’s & 8 RCC’s. Both have been Best of Breed 4 times, short listed in a number of Toy Groups and did the double twice at the Humberside Club Champ show and Blackpool respectively. They both broke the record for the amount of CC’s won by a Black and Tan– a record that had stood since 1948– and 'Alfie' is now the Top winning Wholecolour male in the History of the Breed.
 

Alfie

                                         Cilla

 Towards the end of the year, it seemed that'Cilla' was going to take the title of Top Cavalier and Top Black and Tanin the 2013 CKCS Club Points Annual Trophies, but by winning the CC at LKA and with 'Cilla' being placed 4^th in her class, 'Alfie' snatched the title from his sister by 4 points! This makes him the FIRST WHOLECOLOUR in history to win this accolade….with'Cilla' taking Top Bitch and only being beaten for the Individual Trophyby her brother.

It is lovely too, that their mother Harana Grace Kelly has been named Top Brood Bitch for 2013.

 I cannot begin to express just how proud I am of these 2 very special dogs. I would like to thank everyone who has played a part in their amazingly successful show careers, To all the judges who have rewarded them, to my true friends who have supported me and cheered me on at every point of the journey….and of course to my Mum for everything she does – even to her expert handling when needed.

These truly are my ‘dogs in a lifetime’. 

 HOW "ART" THOU?

English Family at Tea 1725 by Joseph Van Aken

Victorian Tea Party in the 1800s

UK CKCS CLUB Points Trophy Winners 

THE BEST IN 2013

Grahame Ford (Tuppenlil)who compiles the pointshas kindly sent the results of the main winners.

Top Dogand TopBlack/Tan     CH HARANA ALFIE BOE

Top Bitch     CH HARANA CILLA BLACK 

Top Stud Dog     MAIBEE PERFECT TOUCH OF CHARNAVALE

 Top Brood Bitch     HARANA GRACE KELLY

 

Top Tricolour... CH LANOLA SO LIKE SHEALAGH

Top Puppy Tray DOG   LORANKA'S MOONSHINE

Top Puppy Tray BITCH    CRAIGOWL SALZBURG

 and as 2014 begins... we all look to the future and continue to strive for what is best.....

lovely picture of Charlotte (Bridgette Evans (Svena) granddaughter) in Norway with her Black and Tan friend 'Quinn'

Some of the winners at the CKCS CLUB shows in the 70s

WHAT'S IN A NAME

Pets Best Insurance Services a leading USA pet insurance agency, has released its list of the top 10 most popular names for dogs enrolled with the agency in 2013.

Each year, pop culture tends to have a considerable impact on the names people select for their pets. Illustrating this trend, Bella was the No. 1 nameamong dogs insured by Pets Best. The increased popularity of the name Bella can be attributed to the well-known main character of the “Twilight” book and movie series.

While Lucy took the No. 2 spot for canines, other favourites in 2013 included classic dog names that remain popular throughout the years, such as Max, Buddy, Molly and Charlie. Although Bailey was the fourth most popular name in 2012, it slid to tenth place in 2013.

Top 10 Dog Names of 2013
1. Bella2. Lucy3. Max4. Charlie5. Daisy
6. Molly7. Buddy8. Lola9. Maggie10.Bailey

BARNEY HAS NO PROBLEM OVERCOMING THE OBSTACLES

Hayley Telling and her Cavalier Barney were jumping for joy after it was announced they were included in the England squad which will be competing in this year’s World Agility Open Championships, in Italy.

The duo have quickly made a name for themselves competing in – and winning – countless local and national agility competitions. But this is their first international competition.

Hayley from Rustington, West Sussex said: “Barney has achieved so much in his short time competing in agility. I am totally over the moon to have been selected to compete as part of team England.I think it is going to be an amazing experience for both of us and we are going to learn so much in our first international competition.”

"To prepare for the championships we will both need to keep very fit. For Barney this means lots of walks, hydrotherapy, strength exercises in his own little doggy gym at home, as well as seeing his physiotherapist to make sure he is as fit as possible. For me it means lots of running so I am able to sprint to keep up with Barney!”

TEDDY IS THE TOPS

Kirstie McMurray (Merryoth) did the BUPA 5k run in Edinburgh recently. Whilst running, her Cavalier, Flynn, was enjoying the spectacular views of the city.

Spaniel Gentle/Comforter Spaniel

A funeral home in Arizona has brought in a Cavalier therapy dog to help families through the mourning process.

Those of us who live with Cavaliers know how well they play the role as comforters....it comes so naturally, as history shows

Katrina Edwards lives in Treuddyn near Mold in the county of Flintshire and sends us two photos of tins of Thorne's Toffee and Callard & Bowser's Butter Scotch.

NOVA GOES FOR GOLD AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN!

Sue Smith has Jessicav Cavaliers in Australiaand one of her brightest stars, with a string of titles in various events, is Australian Ch Neut Ch Marcavan Star In Heaven Companion Dog,  Agility Dog Excellent,  Jumping Dog Excellent, Snooker Dog, Strategic Pairs Dog, Rally Advanced Excellent, Dancing With Dogs Freestyle Novice, Heelwork to Music Starters.

Sue shares her career so far......'Nova' gained her Ch title at 14 months and has also produced some beautiful puppies. Three are Champions as well as "Bingo" with his Community Companion Dog and Open titles in Obedience & titles in DWD and HWTM.

She started doing Agility at the 2008 Australian Nationals and within a short time had several titles under her belt.

In November 2011 at 7 and half years she started training for dancing with dogs & loved it and again rose to the top in this discipline.

2012 saw her take on Rally Obedience in the very first trial in Australia. She never failed a class and in 2013 was the first cavalier to gain the highest title in this event

Super 'Nova' has gained 17 titles across 7 different disciplines as well as being a great mum along the way. She will be 10 years old in July 2014 and will continue in anything she enjoys doing which includes the chief bed hog, bird chaser and beach baby. She has passed her cleverness onto her Grand and Great Grand kids and is now a Grt Grt Grandma. I pray for many more years ahead to share with my special star “NOVA” 

Wow, Sue, that is impressive

http://jessicavs.webs.com/

shelby121@bigpond.com

Request from Bridgette Evans (Svena)" A Canadian gentleman (Ivan Fabina) is coming to the UK and will be at Crufts on the 8th March. Is there anyone travelling back to the South East after the show who can offer him a lift" He is flying out of Gatwick but any train station en route would help." Please contact Bridgette on pantyfedwen@outlook.com if you can help.

HOW "ART" THOU?

....the work of Lavinia Fontana (August 24, 1552 – August 11, 1614) who was an Italian painter and regarded as the first woman artist, working within the same sphere as her male counterparts, outside a court or convent.

Portrait of Bianca degli Utili Maselli holding a dog and surrounded by six of her children

Portrait of Ginevra Aldrovandi's whose husband, the Bolognese senator Ercole Hercolani, died in 1593. Her elaborate mourning costume-with costly brocade, lace, and pearls-indicates her high social status. She holds a handkerchief, suggesting the tears she shed at her husband's death. The lapdog is her pet, but it also carries symbolic significance. During the 16th century, a widow who did not re-marry, staying faithful to her husband's memory, was often compared to a dog that was faithful to its master.

SEE YOU IN BELGIUM?

OLDEST CAVALIER IN ICELAND

The lovely Ruby girl, Hlinar Beatrice (sired by Leelyn Freebie out of Leelyn Mon Amia) reached her 16th Birthdayon 14th January 2014. Beatrice is the oldest Cavalier in the country and celebrated it with family and breeder friends. 

Curt Bucy from Nashville has passed away after a sudden illness. Although Curt was fairly new to the world of Cavaliers, because of his likeability he very quickly made lots of friends both in the States and in the UK. A kind and gentle man with a lovely sense of humour.
He was enjoying his time at shows and the success that was coming his way. Taken too soon. Our sympathy goes out to Clayton and the rest of his family and close friends. He will be missed.

RUSSIAN ARISTOCRATS

 

Vlada Yakovleva writes from Russia "Dear Norma, I attach a copy of the watercolour work of Russian artist, A Grigoriev. "Portrait of Princess Sophia Dondukova, 1847" The dog she is holding is one of the little Toy spaniels that French and Russian aristocrats used to have - not one particular breed, but maybe a Cavalier ancestor"

 

ART EXHIBITION.....from Dennis Homes (Leogem)

The Kennel Club was formed 140 years ago and during that time it hasamassed quite a lot of dog paintings and other works of art such as figurines, engravings, trophies and all kinds of canine memorabilia. Those of you that have visited their Clarges Street office in London would no doubt have noticed the sheer number of paintings in various rooms and offices and also on the walls of the staircase. Just over ten years ago they opened their art gallery on the ground floor where many of their most noted pieces could be permanently displayed. Here you can see works by some of the world’s greatest dog artists such as Maud Earl, George Earl, Richard Ansdell, Arthur Wardle and Cecil Aldin. They have also staged quite a number of dog art exhibitions over the years including The Golden Retriever in Art, The Fox Terrier in Art, Royal Dogs, Dogs in War plus several Christmas Art Fairs when artists can exhibit works for sale. Their most recent exhibition was devoted to The Newfoundland and ran from last August up until 10^th January and included several paintings by Sir Edwin Landseer. From 3^rd February until 10^th June they will be staging an exhibition devoted to The Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Of very special interest to all Cavaliers owners will be The Toy Spaniel Exhibition which will run from 14^th July until January 2015. This exhibition will feature paintings, various art objects and some rare photographs of King Charles Spaniels and Cavaliers, tracing the history and development of both breeds in works of art. The exhibition is being organized by Dr Andreas Schemeland Tina and I will be assisting him in what we hope will be a very interesting and informative exhibition and a ‘must visit’ attraction for lovers of both King Charles Spaniels and Cavaliers. We will be giving more information and further updates in 'Chatterbox' nearer the time.

....the "bottom" line.....LOVING THESE BOOKMARKS!

16TH JANUARY 2014

HO HO HUMBERSIDE

The Humberside Cavalier Club held their Open show near Doncaster on 2nd February 2014 with Cherrill Deans (Clockpelters) judging the entry of 79 and Paula Higgins (Chesalatina) doing the special Jean and John Grant Memorial Stakes classes. Somehow the mix of this show is just right and so results in a very convivial event. The Committee are hardworking and sociable and do their best to ensure everyone has a good time, win or lose. Bacon rolls to welcome everyone and then a delicious free lunch of homemade meat and potato pie (or Quiche) followed by trifle was a great touch and it got better when afternooon tea with cake, carrot or chocolate, was provided. The Miners Welfare Hall in Bircotes is easy to get to from the A1 and parking is just outside the hall. Lighting and ring sizes are good with enough space for travelling boxes etc. The atmosphere was jolly and Sue Leach's birthday celebration meant we could get even jollier! All in all, I never heard one moan the whole day. Well done to the organisers who make this possible. A show well worth attending. Northern hospitality is alive and well! Here are some candid shots and also some of Cherrill's winners.

lady in red....Cherrill Deans

Glyn Angell (Treasurer) Linda Flynn (Secretary), Gaye Lowe (Asst Sec)

John Sigsworth posing with Perry

Kelly Lee and Poppy who will be appearing in a scene in the UK soap Coronation Street in about 6 weeks time. Poppy has a non speaking part! She will be seen with her owner, film extra Kelly, along with characters Audrey Roberts, Maria, Markus and Todd. All you Corrie fans, watch out for them.

Gordon Inglis

Carolus Lidia and young friend

Marilyn Claydon, miles away!

  

Marisa Colavecchia-Fish and a cheeky baby

Louise Callaghan, Sue Brooks and the evergreen 10 year old Moonvale Mona Lisa

Judge with Lorraine Gillhespy

Dave Sedgebeer in charge of Tombola

Peter and Shelly Betts

Anne Bayliss....one of the ring stewards

Sue Smith and Lynn Crane being closely watched by a Beaudale ruby

Chris Knight and Ellen Renaud.....kitchen "char" ladies

Norma and Jill Allitt

Dorothy Bailey and Sue Leach....lager anyone?

Happy Birthday to Sue

Lee Todd and Richard Lee and their Canons

Gill Baker's new baby was a big hit with everyone

and here are the major winners..

BEST BITCH/BEST IN SHOW..... TILLASHBY NORTHERN STAR AT CALLYSPRIDE

BEST DOG..... GARLOUCHI JUST MAGIC OF CHARNAVALE

RESERVE BEST DOG..... BRYMARDEN CAROLINA SUNRISE

RESERVE BEST BITCH....CHARNAVALE MAGIC TOUCH

BEST PUPPY......

...... BONITOS COMPANEROS GREAT BLUE YONDER AT CRAIGOWL

RESERVE BEST PUPPY.... BONITOS COMPANEROS CRYSTAL

BEST VETERAN......

 ......RIPPLEOAK RIVER DANCER.....at 12 years of age she looked as fit as a fiddle!

if you are waiting to see coverage of an earlier event, watch this space as another Chatterbox will appear shortly....

The world of dogs lost one of it's characters  when John Fothergillpassed away peacefully. John was a fountain of knowledge in the dog fancy and was well liked and known for his generous and kind ways. He spent most of his life in South Wales where he was a regular at the shows. He was a Championship judge in Cavaliers and King Charles, as well as other Breeds, and enjoyed stewarding at many of the shows where he excelled in the task. Extremely polite and proper and old school, it took ages to get him to call me Norma instead of Mrs Inglis. I know he will be sorely missed by his family and friends and our condolences to them and in particular Brian and Kevin (Ricksbury Cavaliers) who had a very close friendship with John. RIP and so glad to have had the pleasure of knowing you, John

Here are some of John's credentials. (not upto date) John Fothergill attended his first dog show and handled a Standard Smooth  Dachshund (black/tan) in Bangalore, South India in 1942. His first major dog show in the UK was Richmond in 1948 where he handled a Bull Terrier. He owned his first Brussels Griffon in 1951 (prefix Berleygill); has worked for a veterinary surgeon; then Glen Kennels (Cairns and Scottish Terriers, Cocker and Clumber Spaniels) also a boarding kennel. In the early '50's he was involved with Crawleycrow Welsh Corgis (Pembroke and Cardigan). He is a retired member, personnel officer and Life Member as well as member and/or officer of many breed and all-breed clubs. He judged his first dog show in January 1960; first Championship show in 1964 (Griffons), 1976 (Pembrokes), 1977 (Cavaliers), 1978 (Cardigans), 1979 (Japanese Chins), 1987 (King Charles Spaniels), 1989 Toy Group, 1995 (Chihuahuas), 1996 (Pekingese). He has also judged breed club shows for the above as well as for Samoyeds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Tibetan Spaniels, Boxers, Pugs, Pomeranians, Airedales -- nearly 200 shows total, including Crufts in the UK, shows in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, Finland, and the U.S. (which he first visited in 1989). He is "interested in every breed" and has a good collection of books on the dog (including Crufts catalogs for over 40 years). He is a weekly correspondent for Dog World on King Charles; also has done the Regional News (South Wales) for 25 years.

CAVALIERS OF THE WEST..in Arizona

 Here are some of the winners at the CKCSC USA shows held in Mesa, Arizona on January 17th - 19th 2014 where the judges were Kirstie McMurray (UK), Barbara Hill (USA) Mary Forrester(UK). Thank you to everyone who sent in their photos.

Kirstie McMurray with Chadwick Leura who won BEST PUPPY for owner/breeder Anne Eckersley

Lana Adair seen here with Barb Hill and BEST IN SHOW Ch Bonitos Companeros Gianna Nannini who also took Reserve Winners Bitch under Mary Forrester

Astarring Ought To Be A Lawra who took RESERVE WINNERS BITCH for owner Jennifer Flowers Foster

Ch Prima Quartett Bloody Mary and her owner Joanna Bronowicka after winning BEST IN SHOW under Mary Forrester.

Ch Brookhaven Believe it or Not winning BEST DOG/RESERVE BEST IN SHOW with owner/breeder Paula Ayers

RESERVE WINNERS DOG went to Laura and John Glynn's Chadwick Midnight Sun At Hudsonviewwho also took Best Tri Colorin Showunder Kirstie McMurray and was given an Award of Merit under Barb Hill

new CKCSC USA Ch Prima Quartett Bloody Mary

On Saturday "Zoe" took an Award of Merit and then finished her Championship on Sunday. Joanna wrote "Sired by CKCSC USA & AKC GCh Bonitos Companeros Halli Galli and granddaughter of Ch Keyingham Branwell, she is also a grand granddaughter of Ch Craigowl Billy Elliot from her dam lines and a granddaughter of Ch Juci Baccardi Rigo. She got her first major under Vanessa Weber and received an AOM under late Geoffrey Porter.” " Many congratulations on your success.

AMANTRA kennels in the UK with a string of Cavalier Champions spanning 4 decades...above one of their Champions from the 80s

 and CHACOMBE Cavaliers with 5 Champions, also holds the record for the oldest Champion Bitch as the ruby CORDELIA OF CHACOMBE was made up at 8 years 2 months 18 days

“IT’S A CAVALIER THING”

If you live in North America save a couple of dates in April and join the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Canadaat their National Specialty Show in British Columbia’s beautiful Fraser Valley.

The venue is The Coast Chilliwack Hotel, Chilliwack, BC and the date is Thursday April 17, 2014.
Conformation Judge Peter Towse, UK, (Miletree)
Sweepstakes Judge Barbara Garnett-Wilson, USA, (Laughing Cavaliers)
Two Obedience Trials & Junior Handling

and then over the following two days

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of British Columbia host their
Regional Specialty at Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC on Friday, April 18, 2014 Obedience will follow on Saturday, April 19th.

Conformation Judge Tracy Jackson, UK, (Amantra)
Sweepstakes Judge Marilyn Koyanagi, Canada, (WeeRuffians)
Junior Handling....and so much more…

Check our Facebook page often for information on accommodations, hospitality
and other activities. Here’s the link- https://www.facebook.com/cavaliercanada
For additional information contact Florence Blair, florencekingshaven@shaw.ca or Louise Pearce on lp9413@telus.net

ROULETTE....ON A ROLL

Bruno Castro is so happy that Gayhalo Roulette is a new Portuguese Champion and Top Cavalier of Year 2013 in Portugal.Bred by David Moger in the UK out of Charnell Frolic by the Ch Craigowl Santana son Angels Pride Love Vegas who was born in Germany and is now owned by Kathy Gentil in the USA. Quite a cosmopolitan mix!

Veronica Hull has a new email address You can reach her on ....veronica@telvara.co.uk

'DASH' IN SILVERWARE

Offered by Hamshere Gallery, this interesting mid-19^th century Silver tankard with the image of 'Dash' and 'Lory', inspired from the 1838 painting by Sir Edwin Landseer titled "Hector, Nero and Dash with the parrot, Lory", commissioned by Queen Victoria which today can be seen in the Royal Collection. The image has not been seen before on a silver tankard so is quite unique......

also available from the Gallery is this French 19^th Century Spaniel bronze (5 ¼ x 6 ½ inches)

and a charming Rosewood 19^th needlepoint pole screen

The latest Book of Champions is now available for purchase for a mere £5. A super publication and a must have for all interested in Cavaliers. It covers the years 2000-2012 and depicts, in glorious colour with full pedigree, every UK champion made up in that period

You can get your copy at the CKCSC show in March and   are now available through the Club website www.thecavalierclub.co.uk

DOG DETECTIVES

The Mayor of Bicester, Melanie Magee and her Cavalier 'Hazel', recently joined dog-walkers at the launch of a new fun walk. The event is scheduled for Good Friday and is a three-mile route around Bicester in aid of Medical Detection Dogs, a charity that trains dogs to help people with life-threatening conditions.

Last year after suffering a diabetic hypoglycaemia, where blood sugar levels get dangerously low, the mayor was discovered by one of her spaniels. She said: “When I came round I was drowsy, but managed to get myself some lucozade.” She has backed the charity since last May “I just think it is amazing.The cancer detection work they do is very worthwhile.”

PHOTOLOGS....MORE THAN JUST A PHOTOGRAPH

This 230 page coffee table book of ringside candid photographs showcases the Cavaliers that were exhibited at the Toy Dog Breeders Association of Southern California/Kennel Club Of Palm Springs shows in January of 2014.  Mary Lynn Machadois the Californian freelance photojournalist and breeder/owner/handler of champion Smooth Fox Terriers.

to contact Mary Lynn or see the book in detail go to http://www.grafiste.com/

click on 'Photalogs', then on the image of the Cavalier book
-and finally on the blue 'PREVIEW' banner

These might be a good idea for judges' gifts from a Society or simply as an momento of an occasion where your dog did well.

 HOW "ART" THOU?

Signed and dated Siegfried Dahl Ddn 58 (ll)
oil on canvas
9 1/2 x 13 inches.

DO OUR DOGS' MEMORIES FADE?

 Two dogs were adopted from Rescue where both had a bad time in their previous lives. The older dog, a Cocker with only one ear, was beaten and abused and the other, a Cavalier was rescued from a puppy mill where she spent the first three years of her life locked away in a cage. Today, both these dogs have become two of the most loving dogs. So the question is.... Do dogs, such as these two, remember their pasts, or do the memories fade?

Animal lover and experienced pet owner Marc Marrone suggests.."Only the dogs know what they remember from their past, and it sounds as if these two are having too good a life to waste time and energy on that. We do know that animals do not dwell on the past, nor do they dread or even think about the future. They have no hopes or aspirations and just live for the moment. However, past experiences good and bad do shape an animal's behavior. If an event occurred in the animal's past that hurt it and the event happens again, the animal will remember this situation and react accordingly but it seems that whatever bad things happened have not repeated, and that is why they are so happy and seemingly unaware of how awful their past was".

NORTHERN LIGHTS SHINING

Sue Robinson (Tusculana) travelled to Preston to judge the Northern Cavalier Club Open show. Sue is seen here with her major winners.

Best Puppy - Beaudale Bo Peep. Best in Show - Brymarden Caroline Sunrise.Reserve Best in Show -Rabymar Super Ted J.W.
(photo taken by Lee Todd)

PINT OF YOUR BEST BEER, LANDLORD!

For a number of years now members of the Cavalier Chat Forum have sponsered the Oldest Cavalier exhibited at each of the Cavalier Championship Club shows in the UK. Here is the list for 2014. There is a £20 special award at each of the Club shows. So if you have a fit Golden Oldie why not give them a day out and highlight their well being.

West of England– Annette Jones
CKCS Club– Norma Inglis
Southern-Jane Naylor
Eastern -Dennis and Tina Homes
Northern Ireland -Elspeth Glenn
Humberside- Rachel Surman
Northern -Julie Carmichael
EXTRA SHOW this year hosted by Midland Club -Flo Sinclair
Scottish -Tracey Wallace
South and West Wales-Brenda Randle
Midland– Flo Sinclair

 8TH FEBRUARY 2014

THE "FLOWERS" OF SCOTLAND AT ALVA

The Scottish CKCS Club Spring Open show has the prettiest setting...the small town of Alva at the foot of the Ochil Hills in Clackmannanshire.

This year's judge Wilma Morrison (Bowerswell) had drawn an entry of approx 90 and had kindly donated embroidered towels as prizes for the major winners. The Scottish Club shows are all very welcoming and sociable and as well as being run competently by the Committee they manage successfully to generate a warm informality that blends the showing side with a social gathering. Here are some of my photos from the day. 

The drive up country from Northern England and the Scottish snow capped peaks that met us.

 Chairman Dick Morrison and Davie Smith

Secretary Liz Smith and Norma

Terry Bickerton, Brian Cochrane, Iris Soutar and Katie Sloan

Gillian Blair and her daughter

Angela Bates, Show Secretary and Helen Byers

Carol Mackenzie and President Marie McFarlane

Mia Weddell

there goes the diet!

Alan and Joyce Beattie

Ellen Drennan

Lesley Fraser, Darcy Weddell, Lindsey Gow, Sarah Perry

Jane Molineux

Liz Mcinally and Gladys Baillie

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Moira Baillie and Carol White

Gordon Inglis and John Gaskell

Liz Mac's yummy cup cakes

Brian Cochrane....Jack of All Trades but kitchen hand extraordinaire!

New to the job, Editor Carol Mackenziehad done a smashing 2014 Year Book

Gordon Inglis and George Donaldson

Anne Winning had travelled all the way from Glen Coe ...at her first show and won a 1st!

Terry Bickerton....our Ring Steward

 some of the dogs exhibited

and the finalists

BEST PUPPY, BEST BITCH & BEST DOG/BEST IN SHOW

BEST IN SHOW....PEAKDOWN MICAWBER AT CAVALLINO with owner Moira Baillie

"Micawber"

The amazing Margaret Workman aged 92 whose TURRETBANK SAFFRON SILK wonBEST BITCH

RESERVE BEST BITCH....Gladys Baillie's FYRNROSE MRS TIGGY WINKLE JW

Norma Inglis and Judge with BEST PUPPY IN SHOW...BONITOS COMPANEROS GREAT BLUE YONDER AT CRAIGOWL

LOVELY PRIZES FOR WINNERS

Elspeth Glenn's 10 year old SANDBRAE BEYOND THE BLUE took BEST VETERAN

BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY....Inglis, Vorderstrasse and Kirschbaum's BONITOS COMPANEROS CRYSTAL

....and the OLDEST CAVALIER at the show was CAVALLINO JAEGER born 13th December 1999...making "Angus"  14 past.

Scottish shows are well worth the trip.....hope to see you at the next one in June

18th FEBRUARY 2014

SUPER START TO SCARLETT'S YEAR

Dr Arturo Galofre lives in Seville, Spain and is extremely proud of his tricolour bitch Ch Gone with the Wind of Sevijeans. "Scarlett"  has
had a great 2014 so far and is now a Multi Champion having gained her FRENCH, PORTUGUESE & SPANISH titles. She was bred in France by Severine Abraham. Gone with the Wind....a classic!

 1914 POSTER

Mervyn Hunter (Spennithorne) sends this interesting poster that he purchased some years ago and had framed. It advertises the Grocer's business of Thomas E Wright in Lingdale in 1914. Lingdale is a village in Cleveland, North Yorkshire close toBrian and Kevan and the Ricksbury Cavaliers.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations are in order. Mary "Salbrie" Forrester and Brian Rush got married on 10th February 2014.  Here's to many happy years together, Mary and Brian

HOW "ART" THOU?

 An etching known as “Prince Charles aka Bonnie Prince Charlie”, by the great English engraver Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE (1862 – 1942)  this was published by the Fine Arts Society in 1902 and is signed and titled in pencil by the artist. It measures approximately 7½ x 9½ inches. It is believed that perhaps the artists owned a Toy Spaniel known as "Prince Charles". with the HAMSHERE GALLERY.

ANYONE KNOW OF THIS AMERICAN KENNEL "VAN DYCK"  and MRS ALLERTON?

Vanessa Weber (Kenjockety Cavaliers)who lives in Connecticut bought this curious kennel pamphlet in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1994 from a Vermont antique dealer.  Vanessa writes"I've often wondered if this little pamphlet or the lady who wrote it - in 1902 - wasn't the inspriration for Roswell Eldridge in 1924. Maybe they knew each other? "

Here is the link to all the pages

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_AtzF8b_7JuZUo1RzlwM1JPb3c/edit?usp=sharing

"LORPHIL" LORRAINE IN WALLOON LAND

Saturday 25^th January 2014 saw me at Newcastle airport waiting for the first of two flights to Brussels, via Amsterdam. Due to wet and windy conditions out of Amsterdam, flights were delayed by about 30 mins. As I had a window seat on this flight I was able to see, close up at least five planes waiting their turn in a queue ready for take off. A taxi awaited me when I landed and the driver appeared to drive as though he was in a Grand Prix, fast and furious.

My two nights stay at the Best Western hotel were very comfortable with very accommodating staff serving fulfilling breakfast before leaving for the International Championship show at Mouscron
where I was to judge the  Cavaliers, King Charles Spaniels and Pekingese.

I would like to extend my thanks to Andre Dumullier, club Secretary, for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for bringingtheir dogs.Special thanks to Arnold Jacques who was the perfect steward and Marc Degeeter for attending to all the ring paperwork.

Judging began prompt 10.00am with Cavaliers. This show was held under FCI rules and as such each colour in both Cavaliers and King Charles Spaniels are judged separately and those awarded an Excellent grade in each colour / sex can be given the CAC.

In my opinion there was greater strength in the particolours, particularly the tricolours, than in the wholecolours. Below are a couple of winning wholecolours 

Moving on to the particolours, beginning with the blenheims

A 21 month old blenheim male, again of excellent breed type, PASCAVALE DECLAN, bred in England by  Mark Sedgwick and Michael Levy and owned by Anika Stahl, won the CAC from the Intermediate Class. A richly marked boy, with a gorgeous head and gentle expression; he has a good reach of neck and shoulder placement, level topline and well set  tail, very good spring of rib for his age.

In older blenheim males I was very impressed with two particular boys, finding plenty to like against the breed standard and a difficult decision to separate them. These were MAIBEE CRAWFORD,litter brother to the well known winning English tricolour Maibee McVitie and a glorious, richly coloured boy bred in France by Roger Madec. This was the dog that I could easily have brought home with me, had his owner agreed. GENTLE GUY DE LA GEODE sired by Ch. Angel’s Pride Gentleman who himself is sired by multi CC winning Ch. Maibee Make Believe bred by the late Shealagh Waters. 

In the photo above you can see the best of the Junior bitches. The winner a most attractive well marked bitch, sound as they come on the move and of excellent breed type. She is INSTANT MAGIQUE DES CAVALIERS DE CECVAN,bred in France by Mme Claudie Cecchet & sired by Bonitos Campaneros Wimbledon.  This bitch was the first of three bitches from Mme Cecchet’s kennel that impressed me.

Credit must be given to the owner of the best blenheim Veteran, TARA DES MARAIS DE BREMES,at 11 1/2 years young she was of lovely breed type, with a silky, well marked coat and long, well feathered ears. She moved elegantly around the ring.

The majority of the tricolours were of an excellent breed type, absolutely correct for size with correctly arched neck and well laid back shoulders, level toplines and very well set and carried tails. The temperaments were exactly as I would want to find — gay,  friendly with ever wagging tails.

From Left to Right, in the photo below, is the tricolour Junior bitch winner and  BEST OF BREED.....ICONE DE MODE DES CAVALIERS DE CECVAN & the CACIB winners, the tricolour dog and blenheim bitch

Although under FCI rules the Juniors cannot win a CAC or CACIB, they can compete for BOB and this lightly marked girl sent goose bumps down my spine. I would have happily given her a CC and brought her home.

GET THAT WARM, FLUFFY FEELING..with a CAVALIER FLEECE BLANKET

The WESTMINSTER KC SHOW in New York, which many regard as the equivalent to Crufts, saw a Veteran Blenheim Cavalier take top honours in the breedand then to top that he took 2nd place in the Toy Group.

GCH Grantilley Galaxy Moonwas born in the UK on April 27th 2005 out of Grantilley Love Design and by UK Ch Grantilley Shadow Moon. This blenheim boy, of Rita Bidgood's breeding, is owned by David and Millie Talley who live in Kentucky. He was the choice for BEST OF BREED of judge Timothy Catterson out of the 28 dogs entered and the 15 that exhibited (a high absentee rate possibly due to inclement weather) and in the Toy Group he found favour with judge Mrs Keke Kahn. Seen here being steered to top honours is his handler Adam Peterson.

an informal photo of "Jet" and his "people".

BEST BITCH went to GCH Bekenhall Blue Suede Shoeswho is 4 years old. Bred and owned by Frankie Hall from Texas. Sire is GCH Bekenhall Jailhouse Rock and Dam is Ch Pinecrest Mojo A GoGo Of Bekenhall.

here is the link to the Cavalier judging which runs for 37 minutes.

 http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/video.php?breed=ckcs

and finally ....A get well soon message for Jo Norris (CRISCAN), wife of the CKCS Club webmaster Dave. Jo has been very poorly but is now at home and slowly regaining her strength. We wish you  well, Jo.

   20TH FEBRUARY 2014

HOW "ART" THOU?

"Lady and Spaniels"etching and stipple on chine collé by Thomas Landseer ARA (1795-1880). It was published in 1841 and is a portrait of Miss Ellen Power, niece of Lady Blessington. The original picture was painted for Robert Vernon ("an art patron, collector, and public benefactor")  and was presented to His Majesty The King of the Belgians by H.R.H. Prince Consort. approximately 18½ x 22 inches...with the Hamshere Gallery.

Ellen (‘Nelly’) Power (b. c.1817) was the niece of Lady Blessington. With her elder sister Marguerite she lived with Lady Blessington and with Alfred, comte d’Orsay. Landseer was a frequent visitor and is said to have proposed to Nelly. On 13 March 1840 he wrote to d’Orsay, telling him that he had got into a ‘scrape’ with Queen Victoria for staying away from Buckingham Palace to draw Miss Power.

  the engraving is approximately 18½ x 22 inches...with the Hamshere Gallery.

WESTWARD HO...

The West of England Cavalier Club Ch Show, held in February in Weston Super Mare, is the 1st Cavalier specialty show in the UK calendar. The West Country had recently taken the brunt of the excessive rain and dreadful floodings that the UK had been experiencing but the weekend of the show saw a dry, bright day with even a hint of sunshine. The venue is situated quite far West so the entry was made up of mainly Midland, South East, South West and Welsh exhibitors with a smattering of people from further North. Distance and cost plays a major factor in entering shows these days and the far flung shows such as those in Wales, Scotland and the more extreme parts of England can see their entries smaller than the more well situated show venues. Frank Kane, a well known "All Rounder" and one of the "voices of Crufts" judged Bitches whilst June Hazeltine (Juzandia Cavaliers) did the Dogs. There were 189 Cavaliers entered and during the lunch break Debbie Coole (Jolainey) did the Special Awards  clsasses. Below is a photo of the final line up of winners plus some other fun pics in and outside the ring. 

Dog RCC, Dog CC, Bitch CC, B Veteran and B Puppy

Michael Levy and Alan Hall

Bitch judge Frank kane chats with Diane Fry and daughter Marianna with Diane Searle looking on

Alan Hall, Mark Smith and Gordon Inglis

Lucy Koster

Dog judge June Hazeltine with ring stewards Lorraine Long and Richard Cornaby

 Debbie Coole (Jolainey) who judged the special awards classes. Seen here with ring steward David Moger (Gayhalo)

Terry Stanley...Chancellor of the Exchequer! and Becky Jaramillo

?? ?? Lana Turner

The usual suspects, Veronica Hull, Michelle Chapman and Jenny Wightman

the best of the crop...Lisa Gamble and new hair

?? ??

"I could tell you a few stories that would make your hair stand on end!"

Liz King-Smith, Hilary Bartlett, Anne Rennard

?? Katherine Li

Aum, Linda Goodgame abd Mark Sedgwick

Ruth Mochrie

Diane Searle. Anne Bayliss ??

Norma and Rosemary Eustace

Sheena MacLaine and Deirdre Thomas

the newlyweds Mary Forrester and hubby Brian

Helena Parker and Sarah Rees

....Steve Coole checks out some of the Silent Auction items

Pam Lewis

Rachel Surman enjoying lunch...

CAITLIN, HER CAVALIER and the

 Trudi Coniberefrom Exeter in Devon has nominated her god daughter Caitlin Channon, who is 11 years old, for THE YOUNG KENNEL CLUB OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERSON AWARD 2014. The Shaun McAlpine Outstanding Young Person Award was introduced by the Young Kennel Club to acknowledge the achievements and promote a positive image of young people within the dog world. The Kennel Club wants to recognise and celebrate its young dog enthusiasts and the award is presented annually at Crufts to a young person who has achieved something outstanding within the dog world. Here is her nomination...

"I Nominate Caitlin Channon for the Shaun Mcalpine Award because I feel she is a very hard working young lady, both with her homelife and her life with dogs. Caitlin has had a passion for dogs since the very young age of 18 months , where she would often be found sitting in their beds cuddling them or following them into the garden to play. At the age of 5, she asked if I could teach her how to show dogs, as she would really like to have a go – I told her to come back and ask again when she was 6 years old if she was still interested.  On her 6^th birthday she phoned me up and said “ can I start learning now? “ So began Caitlin, the young handler. She started to train with one of my dogs at the weekends – her mum brought a dog to show as well. She started training in October 2008 and entered her first handling competition at Devon County Show in May 2009 where she came 3^rd and quailified for Richmond semi finals (something she has done every year since). Next saw Caitlin take over showing her mum’s Cavalier as she could no longer show him due to ill health. Caitlin is currently a young carer for her disabled mum and does this as well as looking after their dogs at home, going to school and showing most weekends. Her Mum has many health issues which mean she needs a lot of help at home with almost all household tasks and on some days, some personal tasks. Caitlin is always willing to help her mum when and where she can. She has worked so hard over the last 5/6 years to be where she is today. In Feb 2012 she was given her own puppy by her parents, a Chihuahua Longcoat named Charlie. He was 5 months old when he came to live with Caitlin and had never had a collar or lead on, so Caitlin began to train him and with lots of patience she had him in the ring showing just 1 month later. Continuing to work hard, in March 2012 she qualified for the YKC handling finals at Crufts  and came 3^rd in her group and just one week later she again qualified for Crufts 2014.  Caitlin is also seen at most shows handling for other people. Anything from a Chihuahua or Cavalier to an Ibizan hound or a Norwegian Buhund , and has recently been asked to start handling a Bulldog and some Shetland Sheepdogs. She attends ringcraft training most Wednesday evening where she is very helpful in any way she can be – often being asked by adults if she would just the run their dog for them. She is on the junior Sub committee for Exeter & County Canine Society where she helps at shows setting up , taking down and running many of the events including 2 Open shows a year. Caitlin will also be competing at Crufts 2014 in the YKC ring in the Handling Finals with her Tricolour "Codi" aka Faulklea Secret Obbsession. GOOD LUCK, CAITLIN

 M AND M.....sweet taste of success

Huge Congratulations to Melissa Phillips who together with her Cavalier Maddie, won Welsh Junior Handler of the Year for the second year running.

WHAT'S ON YOUR FRIDGE?....some Cavalier magnets

with CRUFTS 2014just around the corner, I dug out this newspaper clipping from 10 years ago...anyone remember seeing these clever Cavaliers?

..see you all at the CKCS Club show at the weekend....

26th February 2014

The UK Cavalier community has had a few personal losses over recent weeks.
 

 A report from The Eastern Counties Cavalier Society"We are sad to report the death of our President Molly Marshall at the age of 98. She was one of the original founders of our Society and had been President since day one. It was in the early seventies when groups of Cavalier exhibitors would regularly hire coaches to travel to long distant dog shows. It was on a return journey from one of these shows that Molly first muted the idea of a club to cater for Cavalier enthusiasts within the Eastern Counties area and an application for the formation of the society was submitted to the Kennel Club in 1974 and after acceptance the first organized event took place in July 1976. She had been involved with the breed since the 1950s and specialised in wholecolours. Probably her most famous dog was Ch. Don Miguel of Kormar, a black and tan born in October 1958 and bred by Mrs K. Plowright. He was sired by one of Molly’s own dogs, a black and tan called Ramon of Kormar out of a tricolour bitch known only as Kathalan. Don Miguel was quite an important wholecolour stud dog in the early sixties and through his breeding Molly managed to produce both solid black Cavaliers and black and whites. She tried several times to get the solid blacks recognised as a colour but this request was rejected by the Cavalier Club. Amice Pitt was complete against the idea of blacks and black and whites being accepted and claimed that they were merely black and tans and tricolours with the tan missing. In the meantime Molly continued with her wholecolour lines and became quite an influential wholecolour breeder in the 1960s

Molly seen here with Maryann Hogan at the Eastern Ch show in 2010 when she celebrated her 94th birthday.

Molly was fluent in several languages and during World War II she actually worked for the Secret Service behind enemy lines. As well as Cavaliers she also kept cats and was a successful breeder of rare breed chickens,  having great success exhibiting her poultry at the London Championship Show that used to be held at Alexandra Palace. She was also heavily involved with the Ricardian Society, an organization that aimed to exonerate and promote the life and memory of King Richard III. She would often turn up at our shows wearing a badge featuring a portrait of Richard III. For many years she lived in a cottage with no electric power and kept many of her chickens inside her house. Despite her eccentricities she was a highly intelligent woman with a very wide knowledge of a vast array of subjects.  RIP Molly.

The Funeral will take place at St Peters Church Horningsea, Cambridge, CB25 9JG on Thursday 13th March at 10.00am. Followed by cremation at Cambridge Crematorium at 11.30am and afterwards at Horningsea Villsge Hall. Donations may be made payable to Christian Aid, either to be left at the Service or sent to Richard Stebbings Funeral Directors, Kendal House, Cambridge Rd, Impington, Cambs CB24 9YS (01223 232309).

 So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Trevor Lewis, husband of Pam (Daraste Cavaliers). Our thoughts are with you Pam at this sad time.....

The Cavalier Club are saddened to hear that Maurice (Bod) Booth, husband of the late Jayne Booth and an Honorary Member of the Club, sadly passed away recently and his funeral was held on 21st February. Jayne was of course widely known for her Millstone Cavaliers. Our condolences go to Family and friends.

on a happier note...a wedding

 Ann Ferguson and Thelma Mair (Miadahl) from North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland got married on 28th February 2014 at Haddington Registrar Office. Congratulations to the happy couple

 HOW "ART" THOU?

Hard to find...Silver plated Austrian Cavalier decanter...circa  1920.Approximately 8 inches high with inlaid glass eyes. With the Hamshere Gallery.

GOOD WINS ACROSS THE POND..

Liz Keane and Liz O'Brien have a new CKCSC USA Champion in Kean Pristine of Valentyne JW.Seen above with judge Gillian Greenall winning Best in Show in Lewisville Texas at The Cavaliers of the Midwest Specialty where she gained her Championship status. At only 10 months old, "Keanan" is fulfilling her early promise. By Ch Chantismere Chandos of Valentyne out of Kean Juicy Couture JW. Well done LES LIZ!

whilst over in Arizona...

Caroline Ackroyd Gibson (Toraylac) gave Joanne Chan's boy, GCH Benchmark Up in the Air of OnTheMark, Best in Show at the Cavalier Club of Central Arizona  Specialty. Barbara Hoorman from Texas bred him out of Benchmark You Wish by Rattlebridge From Dusk 'til Dawn. Go Casey!

..moving on to the Pacific North West

Jo Anne Mittelman from California is thrilled with her GCH Quail Garden Loch Lomond Deja Vuwho won Best of Breed at the Oregon Trail Cavalier Specialtyin Albany, Oregon under Marian Mynott(Honeybet)"The Specialty was a success with a nice venue and a lot of welcoming touches to it. Well done to Linda Kornhi, Show Chair and all of her volunteers.  DJ is owned by Jo Anne Mittelman and Kumar Subramanian and presented by Bill McFadden" Nice win, DJ

Below is a piece that appeared in a local newspapaer several years ago....the one and only Molly Marshall....RIP   click to enlarge

 .....last call for photos of the TOP WINNERS at Meadowlands and Progressive shows in New York......

WATCH THIS SPACE FORTHE SOCIAL SIDE OF SHOWING AT THE CKCS CLUB SHOW.....LATER TODAY!

6TH MARCH 2014

THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN....part 1

All the UK Cavalier Club shows are popular but the one that seems to attract the biggest entry and the most visitors is the CAVALIER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWheld in the Kennel Club building at Stonleigh Park, Coventry. Saturday 1st March saw approx 420 Cavaliers entered many of whom took the opportunity to attend the Health Clinics as well as exhibiting in the classes and the Parade of Champions. There was lots of things going on in the side lines, raffles, book stall, photography, scores of items to buy.....trollies, leads, cages, drying coats, dog beds,  grooming equiptment, bedding, toys, handpainted bone china, cushion covers, snoods...everything very tempting.

Judging bitches was Kirsty McMurray (Merryoth)who had travelled from Edinburgh along with her mum, Marie McFarlane (Cotterlee) who looked on with pride as Kirstie made her choices. In the dog ring was Lorraine Gillhespy (Lorphil) who hails from Co Durham and has been in the breed for over 30 years and has a vast amount of experience in breeding, judging and showing Cavaliers. Both judges I felt were very watchable and it was good to watch their proficiency and the positive way they took control of their individual rings and making what was sometimes close decisions. During the lunch break 42 Champions (21 males and 21 females) Paraded around the ring. As well as the UK, there were Champions with titles from several other countries. Switzerland, Monaco, Ireland, Sweden, Czech Republic, USA and Canada, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Denmark, France, Portugal, Spain, Luxemburg. What an extravaganza and a feast for the eyes of the spectataors. Every Champion participant received a copy of the latest BOOK OF CHAMPIONS covering the years 2000-2012.

32 Veterans (14 dogs and 18 bitches) were entered in the first two classes of the day and it was heartwarming to see them lapping up the attention and applause they received. From these special Cavaliers emerged the oldest one shown on the day...CH WINNIE AT PASCAVALE who was born 17th August 2000 making her just a few months short of her 14th birthday. I hope she enjoyed the £20 Cavalier Chat award that Gordon and I gave as a "special". Well done, Winnie!

Steve does sterling work taking photos of the class and main winners at Ch shpws and I try to get a sense of the ambience by taking "people pics"...between us we hope you can relive the day or wish you had been there! Here is a taster...more to follow...

Cesar (COLOMBIA) gets dressed to the nines!

Carol Godwin, Carol Jenkins, Rick Aldous, Anna Fisk, Mark Smith, Gordon Inglis

Sandra Moger and Hollis Land (USA)

Zuzana and Hana Novakova (CZECH)

Wendy and Dave Taylor

?? Ivana Korosouva ?? (CZECH)

Liz O'Brien (USA)

Ellen Renaud, Norma, Hollis and Carol Land, Diane Whitfield

you should be taking it easy, Jo!

 Jens Elkjaer-Gregersen (Denmark)

crowd stealers...

Catherine Rhodes

Diana Koster  ??  Lucy Koster

Iris Souter, Katie Sloan, ??

Jean Salisbury

for the book worms...

Monique Tyler (USA)

Rob Bryant, Roxanne Hobbs and some overeseas visitors??

Veronica Hull

Italian Marco, Scotwede Jonathan, Scot Gordon, English Marilyn, US Richard and UK Lee

front....Swede Ralph and Paddy's Anne,Kitty, Evelyn and Miyuki

Jenny Wightman

Klaus Vorderstrasse, Karen Johnson, Andrew Rhodes

Dave Norris and Sue Leach

Marco and Elisabetta (ITALY)

Klaus, Norma, Ivett Szabo & Hano Zolt (HUNGARY)

Kathy Gentil and Richard Green (USA)

Rick Aldous and Jonathan McLennan (Sweden)

Des Jenkins (UK)

Jennifer Foster Flowers (USA), Gill Baker and Bill Moffat

Norma, Annette Jones, Ruta Towse, Michael Levy...all home bred!

Klaus (Germany) Hano (Hungary) and Lana Adair (USA)

...and the best groomed on the day....loving the hair

Aum from Essex

 ...and Ivan from Canada

lots more to come in Part 2....