ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Hilary Bartlett (Korolevsky) writes " I was hoping you might give this young man, Alexander McHugh a mention in your next Chatterbox. As you can see he is covered with large rosettes won at the Companion Dog Showthat I manage as part of the annual Ham Fair on the Common.

This year we had Celeb Vet, Marc Abraham judging.He is the Vet on BBC Breakfast and has also appeared with Paul O'Grady. Marc is busy lobbying Parliament to try to pass a law to stop live animals being sold from Pet Shops as he knows that most of the puppies are from Puppy Farms. He has also set up a Charity Pupaid and is holding a Fun Dog Show in September in North London. 

 

 

 

 mid-19^th century Cavalier pastel with gouache.

If anyone has had problems with the Vaccine Lepto 4, can you please get in touch with Bridgette Evans (Svena) on email pantyfedwen@outlook.com

NEW CHAMPION

At the Internationall dog show in Avesta, Sweden, Vouges Disturbia under judge Michael Forte, got her 8th CC and became a champion. Well done to owners, Anna Kihlgren Ackenas and breeders Peter Gustafsson and Per Wallentin.

 IN MINT CONDITION

Happy Birthday to dear "Minty," Ch Elvenhome Creme De Menthe ROM, who turned "Sweet 16"on 20th June 2014. Enjoying her special milestone birthday and still heart clear at last check. From proud owner Stephanie Abraham (Trefoil) in Connecticut, USA and breeder Jeanie Montford (Elvenhome) in Sydney, Australia.

 HEAR, HEAR

Murray Whittington's Cavalier Frodo, provides him with the ring of confidence. Living with a 85 percent hearing loss, the 44-year-old New Zealand man relies on his dog to fill in the gaps.

It's no hit and miss relationship because Frodo is a Hearing Dog, trained at a cost of $NZ 35,000.

When the door bell rings it's Frodo who goes to it, comes back to Murray to gently paw him, then leads him to his guest. Same drill when the timer on the oven or the alarm clock goes off, or when Murray's eight-year-old son, Daniel is sick in bed and needs him. If the smoke alarm is activated Frodo will hit the deck in front of Murray, flat as a pancake, looking directly at the noisy device.

"When he drops flat to the floor that means danger," Murray says, adding that every time Frodo helps him out he is rewarded with an eat-treat. "He will react to any sound he's trained to."

Murray lost an eye and most of his hearing ability to German Measles at birth. "There are certain frequencies I can't hear - and my hearing aids are not always reliable," he says.

Hearing Dogs New Zealand, a not-for-profit organisation, is based in New Plymouth. At its training centre it converts all breeds of dogs, as long as they are friendly, intelligent and responsive to sounds, into Hearing Dogs.

When qualified they wear the yellow 'Hearing Dog' jacket, and are provided free of charge to applicants who meet strict criteria.

Recently Murray, also suffers from diabetes, was rushed to Hawke's Bay Hospital when his blood sugar levels rose alarmingly, leaving him semi-conscious.

While he was in the Intensive Care Unit a friend brought Frodo in to      visit, and Murray was blown away by the reaction of the unit's doctors and nurses. Not only did they love the dog, but many had never heard of a Hearing Dog. When he was moved to a ward for his final two days in hospital, Frodo joined him fulltime.

Under the 1996 Dog Control Act, service dogs (blind/hearing/some other conditions) are allowed to stay with their owners in hospital.

 WOE IS ME???

 ...with Melissa Phillip's permission Laura Davis sent this snapshot from Three Counties show. CAPTION anyone??

 FASHION SHOOT

Photographer Patrick Demarchelier shot Victoria Beckham for Vogue on location at an 18th-century rectory in Hastings, southeast England. Cradling a Cavalier named Digby, wearing a Prada dress and neckerchief. Pretty picture...but hope Cavaliers never turn into a fashion accessory. 

FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE

Dianne Tyssen (Prestonville) (far right) from Invercargill in New Zealand was thrilled to be at the Supreme Show Dog Contest 2014to watch Supreme Ch Nidra Fortune Chest with Prestonville win Best in Contest (Adult), Best NZ Bred, Best Toy & Best Veteran (at 7 1/2 years young) amongst very tough competition from the top dogs in the South Island. Judges were Kathleen Hardwick (NZ), Terill Udenberg (Canada), Chris Graham (NZ) Dianne writes "It was great to be there with co-breeder Janine King (far left) and all our friends and supporters to watch Sue Pinnow and 'Chester' strut their stuff.

EGG AND CHIPS PLEASE!

Paprika, a six-year-old Cavalierstands in front of Milo's Kitchen Treat Truck in San Francisco, California.

The San Francisco-based pet treat company have launched the Bay Area’s first mobile food truck for dogs.

“Milo’s Kitchen is all about dogs being an equal part of the family, so we thought if people get to enjoy food trucks, why can’t dogs enjoy a treat truck?” said company spokeswoman Chrissy Trampedach.

The truck is travelling to 16 cities across the country through the end of August, with stops including Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix,Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburg.

In addition to free samples from Milo’s Kitchen product line, the vehicle also travels with a canine-ready photo booth, a lounge with sofas for socializing and plenty of drinking bowls, bones, tennis balls and doggie beds.

The number of dogs living in San Francisco is believed to surpass the number of children, due in large part to the escalating costs of living there. An estimated 120,000 dogs inhabit the city, compared with roughly 110,000 children, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

          MAKE A DATE  

http://www.cavaliersymposium.com/

SPECIALYEARS....1949 AND1954

Two well known UK Cavalier breeders celebrated milestone birthdays this year

Brian Rix (Ricksbury) and Maryann Hogan (Stavonga) combined to host a party at Maryann and her husband Malcolm's home in Letchworth and spent a lovely evening with friends and family.....some of the guests

margaret  newton & wendy taylor

  pauline roberts, lynn crane, sue smith

 ann moffat, kevin berry, roy stevens

cherill deans & chris knight

dennis & tina homes

joyce boardman

 cesar cortes & ruta towse

 
sandra moger, norma, elaine & ray waddington

des& carol jenkins

two other celebrities who were  also born in the 40s and 50s

 

  "Ken Town (Barsac Cavaliers) judged the Regional Cavalier Specialty for the Cavalier Fanciers Southern Ontarioin June.We had our usual nice turnout and fun time. It was incredibly hot and humid with occassional downpours but the dogs were up for the day. The people did wilt by the end! from Lisa Lott (Wug Cavaliers)

and from Bonnie Sands (Jewelcroft)"Hi Norma
"It was a super day for all four colours, but it was very hot and humid.  Thank goodness for the intermittent sun showers and soft breeze to help with keeping the dogs (and humans) cool! All of the major black and tan winners were sired/grandsired by Ch Jovan Royal Rock N Roll.  The Best Puppy in Show was by Rabymar Adonis x GCh Jewelcroft's Dala Midnatt Sol (by Ch. Jovan Royal Rock N Roll x Campanard's Eternell).  Winner's Dog/BOS was by Bacchus du Nid du Faisan x Int. Ch. Campanard's Dream Rose.  Best Bred By Exhibitor Bitch was also sired by Ch. Jovan Royal Rock N Roll.  Ch Rabymar Adonis was Best Opposite Sex to Best Old Timer."

 The winners of the Regional Specialty were:
Best in Show/Best Bitch (tri)  Saranade C'est Ma Soiree
Best Opposite/Best Dog  (ruby) Amberton's Blazing Rose,
Best Puppy in Show/Reserve Best Bitch  (b/t), Jewelcroft's Mardigrais Isobel
Award of Merit, Select Dog  (blen), Ch Midsummers True Grit 
Award of Merit, Select Bitch (b/t) Ch Jewelcroft's Dalecarlia

BEST IN SHOW

BEST OPPOSITE

Old Timer's Fun Match. The judge is Carol Clegg (formerly Purser) of Beaverdams Cavaliers. Best in MatchCh Woodmere's Princess Tara (born 2002). Owner/breeder Joan McIntyre. She went on to be Best Veteran Bitch in the Specialty
Best Opposite Sex in Match  Ch Rabymar Adonis (born 2006). Owner Norma & Lang Moffat. 

a sprightly 8 year old Rabymar Adonis and an even sprightlier 85 year old Lang Moffat!

Best Puppy in Show

Best Puppy in Show on table

Senior Puppy dog

photos by Debbie Souch, Mary Potter, Maureen Littler, Lisa Lott
 
 
 

 OPENING IN UNDER 2 WEEKS

IN THE GOOD BOOKS

Ann Russell is a New Zealand author who loves Cavaliers – enough to make one she owned the hero of her fictional Little Truff stories which have been featured in the Australian Dogs’ Life magazine.

They’re written for all animal lovers from 10 years to 110 - and there’s an extra one for parents or grandparents to read to children from 3-7 years. The flyer is attached as well as the 3 book covers.

check out Ann's website – http://www.annrussellwriter.com/ as there are sneak previews.

7th July 2014

"After months of behind the scenes work, the Toy Spaniels Art Exhibition opened at the Kennel Club’s Art Gallery on 14^th July. However, the official opening took place two days later on Wednesday 16^th July. The gallery was packed with invited guests and waiters bringing around champagne and nibbles. The Kennel Clubs’ Chairman, Professor Steve Dean formally declared the exhibition open and a short speech followed from Valerie Foss and then myself. The Kennel Club’s previous chairman Ronnie Irvine was also present as he has played a big part in promoting art exhibitions here in the past.

Dr Andreas Schemel was first given the task of organising this exhibition and when he approached Tina and myself to join him in this project we jumped at the chance to combine two of our great loves, art and Cavaliers! During the first three months of this year Andreas, Tina and myself began listing lots of possible items to include in the exhibition. In April we had our first meeting at the Kennel Club to go through our lists and decide on which ones to choose. We ended up with around 250 items. Paintings and engravings were to be displayed on the walls of the gallery while sculptures, figurines and ornaments would be displayed in glass cabinets. Small items such as jewellery would be displayed under glass in pull out drawers.

From the outset our aim was to have great diversity in the exhibition. We wanted to show Toy Spaniels depicted in art in many varying styles. Some paintings in the exhibition are over 200 years old but we also have a few that were commissioned just this year. We have oils, watercolour, pastels and engravings. We also have two recent works by the Czech artist and Cavalier owner Libor Kral who produces his work on a computer. Some may question whether this is true art, but there is great skill, imagination and creativity in Libor’s work which ranks him as an artist in much the same way as you would rank a watercolour artist.

As well as all the exhibits in the art gallery there also are a few small items displayed in the adjoining library. These include the first ever challenge certificate won by a Cavalier, Ch Daywell Roger, awarded in 1946. There are also a number of very interesting old photographs included a set that show some of the last toy spaniels that were kept by the Marlborough family at Blenheim Palace in the 1920s. In numerous Cavalier books there are reproductions of paintings that show previous Dukes of Marlborough in elegant surroundings with their spaniels, but here at the exhibition we have a photograph of the 9^th Duke relaxing most informally in his lounge with his spaniels at his feet.

Probably our most treasured loan to the exhibition is a small watercolour head study of a tricolour which we do believe is Queen Victoria’s Dash, and this painting has been loaned to the exhibition by The Royal Collection. In other words it is owned by Her Majesty The Queen! So this certainly does give esteemed approval to our exhibition.

 The exhibition runs until 9^th January 2015 and is open Monday to Friday from 9.30 am until 4.30 pm. The Cavalier Club are organising several guided tours which also includes a tour around the rest of the Kennel Club building plus refreshments. However bookings for these tours are going fast so if you are interested you must check with their website at www.thecavalierclub.co.uk  However, if you wish to visit on your own you need to book in advance by either telephoning the gallery on 020 7518 1064 or emailing at artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk For those coming from a long distance why not make it a special day trip to London. The Kennel Club building is just off Piccadilly, only a short walk from London’s theatres and all the big stores. If you’re celebrating a birthday or other special event then why not have afternoon tea at the Ritz which is just around the corner from the Kennel Club. For anyone interested in the history of Cavaliers and King Charles Spaniels a visit to this exhibition really is a must.

 One small corner of the gallery.......and below are photos of just one or two of the exhibits

LIKE A VINTAGE COGNAC

Kathy Yonkersfrom Michigan in the USA, bred 'Remy', Stuarthome Remington Steele (Holyoke Aerosmith X Stuarthome English Rosette) who reached the grand old age of 14 and half years recently. Kathy says "he may be gray around his eyes but he is still beautiful. What a sweet, sweet boy".... hear, hear Kathy

 BRAVA BRUNO

from Bruno Castro "I send the results of 124th Lisbon International Dog Show (Championship Qualifier) on 12th July 2014"

NORTHERN IRELAND'S NEXT TOP MODEL?

Following a judging session in the Botanic Gardens with Belfast Dog Wardens and the Lord Mayor,'Bailey' the Cavalier was announced Belfast's Next Top Doggie. He will become the face of the city's Dog Fouling Campaign “Your dog, Your Job” which will be advertised over the summer.

We send good wishes for a speedy recovery to Aurelien Charlet who lives with the lescavaliersdebettignies in Saint Waast, Nord Pas de Calais in France.... get well soon, Aurelien, from all of your Cavalier friends. 

 FACEBOOK, FERRARIS AND FOUR CAVALIERS

 A Texas millionaire's dogs are so pampered they've got their own $45 per hour social media consultant churning out their personal blog posts.

Auto recycling tycoon Ron Sturgeon loves his Cavaliers so much he pays for the world to see their thoughts on Facebook, Twitter and a personal blog.

Josh Davis, a Fort Worth tech entrepreneur says 'I spend anywhere from four to eight hours per week managing the dogs’ blog and various networks. Davis has used his expertise to gain a following of 23,000 for the dogs' Facebook page, called Spoiled Cavaliers. Ron has always been passionate about his dogs. He has been involved with the Cavalier Rescue for years'

 The lucky dogs may soon get even more media exposure. A show called Goin’ to the Dogs about Sturgeon, his wacky family and, of course his dogs, is currently being pitched to various TV networks.

It's one part reality show and one part competition series as Sturgeon's wife, adopted sons and canine heirs duke it out over the $75 million. For his part, Sturgeon stays mum on who will benefit from his years of sharp business dealings.

 

Ring side parties, celebrating birthdays, new Champions etc. are becoming a popular part of the UK Cavalier show scene. Personally, I think it is a most enjoyable part of the day and brings in a light, relaxed atmosphere to the proceedings. The majority of the societies have no problem with the merrymaking but whilst it is great fun, we should always make sure the festivities do not interfere in any way with the dogs being exhibited in the ring and the judges' concentration. Have fun,be considerate and the show committees will stay party-friendly! Now where is the next party?

FOR A PJ DAY....his and hers

 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - bestofbreedgifts.co.uk

Reknowned Cavalier Breeder, Margret Franzepassed away recently. She was in her 82nd year. Margaret lived in Canberra, Australia and her successful Le Chevalier Cavaliers were known across the Globe. One of the most successful Cavaliers imported into Australia by Margret was the top winning Eng and Aust Gr Ch Lorankas Dream Lover who won approx 40 All Breed BIS including a number of prestigious Royal shows and 6 Cavalier Specialty BIS. Together with his kennel mate Gr Ch Le Chevalier Veronica they were great ambassadors for the breed. RIP MARGRET

seen here at the Queensland Cavalier Club Show in 2004 with Kim Brooksby and Reserve in ShowCh Cavashon Water Colour. It was Margret's last time judging.

Margaret Easson writes  "I have lost a true friend who was there for me in good times and not so good times.  Margret had a distinctive view on life, indeed quirky. She had a delightful and at times wicked sense of humour. She did not suffer fools lightly.  She was most forthright on expounding her views, especially when it came to the Cavaliers. Margret was an icon of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel fancy. As one of the early pioneers she was passionate about this breed and she established her part of its history over the years. It was a privilege to have known Margret, a dear friend and a bright star in the Cavalier Constellation". 

 

 

 

 

Silver medallist Laura Samuel of England poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s Triple Jump at Hampden Park Galsgow during day six of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 29, 2014. Her 14.09m leap, 34cm further than her previous personal best, and more than half a metre further than she had jumped this year. The 23-year-old from Leicester is now third on the all-time British list.  Laura is the granddaughter of proud grandmother and cavalier breeder Sue Underwood (Neddaow)and Laura was often seen in the Cavalier show ring.

Laura seen here with the winner of the Gold Medal....Jamaica's Kimberly Williams

VICTORS IN VICTORIA

The Cavalier Club of Victoriain Australia engaged two judges from Germany, Tanja Engel and Karin Voye, to assess the Cavaliers at their Annual Championship showon 8/9th June 2014. Enjoy the day with pics of some of the winners and those attending.....

day 1

DOG CC/BIS Ch Cobbets Cockney Rebel (Imp UK)

BITCH CC....Sup Ch. Melloway Magnifique

Reserve Dog CC... Ch. Miletree Eclipse (Imp UK)

 Reserve Bitch CC... Ch. Matmor Secret Society

Ingrid Matschke Photography

Best Puppy....Karhisar Heaven Sent

day 2

DOG CC /BEST IN SHOW.....Ch Melloway Adrenaline Rush

 BITCH CC.....Ch Cabrook Eternal Love

Reserve Dog CC.... Blacktree Kiss Me One Last Time

Reserve Bitch CC.... Eireannmada Black Opal

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW...Cabrook Wizard Of Oz..

also enjoying the show...

 Linda Hocking

Denis Montford, Lindsay Bolden,Alan Goodwin

Marion Gray

 Claire Taylor?

lots of "old" friends there!

Kari Harding

Margaret Chalmers

Breeders' Team

Shelley Marshall & Sue Pinnow...cheers girls!

Linda Walsh

Bron Schmidt & Greg Browne

and some kavalier kangaroos....

Viv McLaughlin

Aimee Peterson, Greg Brown & Peter Frost

David Fernleigh

 Robbie Carnegie

 Lyndy Morris

Jacqui Weekes

yoo hoo!

Deb Smith & Maryanne Sylvester

Trish Fernleigh


Ron Smith & Joy McInnes




31st JULY 2014

Ta-Ra TAYLOR

Maibee Montrose has been a household name in our Cavalier world for a long time and it is so sad that he has now left us. A good age...13 years 7 months, he died peacefully. Although never campaigned in the show ring he produced a string of Champion children, 12 in all, and was Top Stud dog in the UK in the years 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011.  Sired by Craigowl Dixon out of Maibee The Stand In (a Ch Ricksbury Tommy daughter) he passed on so many admirable qualities. One of those dogs you thought would always be there to greet you at Mill Farm in the North East of England. I saw him a few days before he died and it was heart warming to see this old boy enjoying carrying his favourite toy around in his mouth in the kitchen and beware any of the young whipper snapper Cavaliers or Charlies who tried to take it from him! Our condolences to Bill. Many share the grief felt for a dog who touched our lives.  Now reunited with Shealagh who treasured and was extremely proud of this little dog she bred. RIP "Taylor"....one in a million.

 HOW "ART" THOU?

Meissen Porcelain, Cavalier on Gilt Pillow in Glass Box

Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Dogs on Carrara Marble Bases

Girls just wanna have fun...

at Bakewell show...Anne Bayliss, Ann Royce, Marisa Colavecchia-Fish, Karen Chelsey, Gay Lowe....guess the bubbly was flowing!

DOG WORLD review

CHATTERBOX welcomes LATVIA

The total number of Cavaliers was more then 40, both domestic ones and international who came from France, Czech Republic, Germany etc. The most number of dogs from one kennel were 8 from “Cattleya Dowiana”.

special cake for the occasion

Group photo of exhibitors and judges

Katie Sloan (Turretbank)

 Best Dog and Best of Breed

Best Bitch and Best of Opposite 

Best Puppy in Show

Best Opposite Sex Puppy

Best Veteran

 Iris Souter with the winner of "Mother and Daughter"

 Winners in "Best Groomed"

"The Smartest Cavalier"

 "I love Cavaliers" class

The Scottish Cavalier Club is reviewing it's judges' lists. It is imperative that those wishing to be added or remain on the lists send to the secretary, Mrs E Smith, 9 Elm Grove, Larbert, Stirlingshire, FK5 3LP,  up to date CVs with copies of the relevant KC seminars that have been attended/passed. These must be received by 30th September 2014.

  I have in my safe keeping a pink ladies cardigan left behind at the Northern Cavalier Champ show. Would the owner please contact me and I can arrange for it to find it's way home.

two tricolour bitches from the 80s...

David Kirkland (Rokirk)  and Ted Eubank (Pinecrest) from the USA judged at the Cavalier Festival in Denmark. Best in Show both days was the blenheim bitch DKCH Cava Choice Hot Constellation. Below are pics of David's winners

 Bitches with judge David Kirkland

BEST BITCH and BEST IN SHOWDKCH Cava Choice Hot Constellation, owner Jens  Elkjaer-Gregersen
2. Murnley's Anglian Skye, owner Nicola Morrison
3. DKCH Murnley's Bijou Avenue, owners Jeannie Kristtensen, Nicola Morrison
4. Tuasiwa's Miamaja, owners Erik, Lone, Lise Emille Fritzboger

Dogs
BEST DOG and BEST OPPOSITE.....Cava Choice Loverboy, owner Brigitte Borlund Blindbaek
2. DKCH Ch. Longbody's Business Buster, owner Claus Voigt Jensen
3. Cepos Bumble Bee, owner Susanne Autzen
4. Checker Vom Erlenbacher-Hemmerich, owners Charlotte Frandsen, Lars Norgaard Jensen

BEST BITCH AND BEST DOG

Ted Eubank, the co judge and his daughter Renee
 

The Humberside CKCS Club's open show date has bern changed from 7th Sept to 9th November 2014. The judge, Richard Cornaby (Haydonleigh)and the venue at Harworth remain the same.

A KNIGHT IN GEORGIA

Chris Knight (Carolus) travelled to Atlanta to judge at Cavaliers of The South showin May 2014. Here are pictures of her main winners.

 NICE FINNISH

Annukka Paloheimofrom Finlandsends news of "Cavalier King Charles Spaniel brooch which has arrived in the web shop of Design Agronius. Brooches 50 mm wide in polished gold or silver finish. Fastened with buterfly pin. 120 SEK / €14 / £12 / $19 (depending on PayPal's currency conversion). They will be available as vinyl stickers, steel silhouettes and lead hangers too.  By Rebecca Agronius."

http://designagronius.tictail.com/product/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-brooch

Top Twenty Gala and People’s Choice Award Event

To be held at the National Specialty

                             In Louisville, KY

                                 On the evening of October 9, 2014

This has been such a popular new event for the past two years that you really should not miss it, so mark your calendars and join us for fun, food and camaraderie at the third annual Top Twenty & People’s Choice Gala

Top Twenty Gala

Purpose of this Event:  To recognize those Cavalier who best exemplify the breed

Qualifications for the Top Twenty Gala:  Top Twenty Cavaliers will be invited to compete, as well as the Top Three Cavaliers of each color, if not already in the Top Twenty, points accumulated from October 1^st of the previous year to October 1^st of present year.

Rosettes:  All exhibitors who have entered the Top Twenty Gala will receive a commemorative rosette etched with their dog’s name.

Prize:  Winner will take home a perpetual trophy of a piece of Cavalier artwork and will receive a small Glicee print of that artwork to keep

Mystery Judges:  The identities of the THREE judges will be kept secret by the Gala Chairs until the evening of the event. 

Judges are drawn from three categories. 1.Licensed Cavalier Breeder/Judge. 2. CKCSC, USA Breeder and/or Judge with in depth knowledge of the breed. 3.A licensed all-breed judge, not a breeder or owner of Cavaliers. All must be well-qualified to judge dogs.

Note:  Keep showing your Cavaliers between now and the September show on the West Coast, to make sure they qualify for this top Twenty Gala!

 People’s Choice Award

 At the same time as the Top Twenty dogs are being judged, spectators can participate as People’s Choice ringside judges, filling in the ballot provided.  Ballots are tallied at the end of the evening and the winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced at the banquet on Saturday evening and presented with a prize.

For more information, contact Anne Eckersley at ChadwickCavaliers@comcast.net

The Northern Cavalier show held at the Stafford County showground is a popular one. Many take their caravans and motorhomes and start off their "Cavalier camping" fortnight moving on after the show to Top Barn Farm near Worcester where they congregate and have a holiday with their Cavaliers taking in the accessible shows at Paignton, Bournemouth, Welsh Kennel Club, South and West Wales Open show and then ending with the Cavalier Club Open show held on site. This year the respectable entry at the Northe club show was 274 Cavaliers judged by Ray Waddington (Spindlepoint) and Diane Searle (Stonepit). As well as the exhibiting and judging to enjoy there was the added bonus of several parties to celebrate Nicky Firth's 50th, Beth Rees's 18th and two new Champions...Ch Miletree Montesuma of Londondor and Ch Bentwood Chloe of Forestcreek. Here are a few pictures of the day.

 Nicky Firth

Beth Rees

Mark Sedgwick, Aum, Michael Levy

Ruta Towse, Marta Londons and Cesar Cortes

Judges Ray Waddington and Diane Searle

The Special Awards classes were judged by Lesley Kilcoyne

 A winning line

Dog Challenge

Dog Challenge

Winner of the £20 special award (for oldest Cavalier exhibited) kindly donated on behalf of Cavalier Chat Forum by Julie Carmichael was Brian and Marilyn Claydon's Ripploak River Dancerwho will be 13 soon. Seen here with her Champion son Brymarden Montanawho at 10 won the Vintage dog class.

 11th August 2014

 DISRAELI DOGS

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Disraeli dogs, named after Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli These have separated front feet. 1850-1870

 A PRINCESS

Meet Apricot Anastasiawho celebrated her 15th birthday last week. She lives in Sweden with Lena Gillstedt and was bred by Anja Szyszkiewicz. Sire ....Ch Craigowl Neilson Dam....Ch Panda's LadyCoco

BELLA ELLA

"Happy14th birthday,Kimlea Raffiella, pet name Ella. Sire....Tanmerack Lowry. Dam.... Braganza Bliss. Always faithful and a wonderful dog to live with. We love you very much, Ella." Lynne & David Atkinson
 

HAIL CESAR

South and West Wales CKCS Clubheld an Open Breed show in conjunction with the Welsh Kennel Club Ch show on 15th August 2014. Cesar Cortes (Londoncor) was the appointed judge and many exhibitors who had entered the Cavalier classes judged by Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana) at WKC stayed on in the late afternoon and "killed 2 birds with 1 stone". The attraction of doing 2 shows in the day at the same venue appealed and there were 100 entries for Cesar who lives in London but hails from Colombia. Here are some pics at the show.

 Raye Parry ....Show secretary

Happy ring stewards

Laura Davies, Kelly and Richard Lee

Catherine Rhodes

Andrew Rhodes

Louise Greenhalgh and Jenny Whiteman

Stephen Goodwin, Evan Ryan, Anne Bayliss

Louise Greenhalgh's mum and dad

 Bert Easdon and Rob Sansom

 no prizes for guessing!

Laura on the other end of camera for a change

Cesar

Best Bitch/Bonitos Companeros Crystal, Best Dog & Best in Show/Carolus Don Ricco JW ShCM, Best Puppy/Wandris Gentle Reminder, Best Veteran and Reserve Best Bitch/Ch Byermoor Queens Maid JW

Chris Knight and Ricky....BEST IN SHOW

Norma and Crystal .....BEST BITCH

RESERVE BEST DOG....Loranka's Moonshine JW

Main Dog winners

Best Puppies....Ricksbury Rosebark at Spindlepoint.......Wandris Gentle Reminder

HOW "ART" THOU?

Engraving of "Beauty's Bath" by Samuel Cousins RA (1801-1887)

 ON THE SHELF

Short Reflections about God, Life, and the Dogs I love!

by Leila Grandemange. Order at AmazonBarnes and Noble, or any other major book store.

Mervyn Hunter (Spennithorne) has been under the weather recently...we hope you are back around the shows real soon, Mervyn.

Michelle Lander (Jayba) was the Sweepstakes Judge 

Best in Sweeps went to Althof Yours In Spirit

Breed Judge was Stephanie Abraham (Trefoil)

 

CAVALIER PROTECTIVE PHONE CASES 

SAMSUNG GALAXY.....

......AND IPHONE

TOP BARN......

WE WERE IN WELSH WALES

Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana) travelled from Darlington to judge at the Welsh Kennel Club show in the lovely setting of Builth Wells.

Enjoy the show through pics of dogs and owners

 Sheila Hindle

Cherrill Deans and Chris Knight

Norma and Nathalie Vandenreyt

Alex loves her sausage rolls....

Janice Spark, Norma and Gladys Baillie

Lynn Crane

 

Daddy Coole 

Hilda Brewer

Rosemary Eustace, Leila Tarabad, John Whitman

Brian Rush and Mary Forrester

Ann Gill (Florindale) who took Best Puppy with her Affenpinscher

Sarah and Beth Rees with Mary Forrester

 What the best dressed are wearing....Anne Bayliss

 ...and matching head gear for their dog!

Anita Godwin and Marilyn Madigan over from Australia

Sue  Dawber

over for a few days, Birthe and Claus Jensen (Denmark)  Heidi Pekkarinen (Finland) and Sandra Ireland

Ellen Renaud, Diane Whitfileld and Norma

 Roy Stevens

Rosemary Eustace and clever Clematis....Bitch CC and BOB

Clematis, Rosemary and Sandra Ireland

 Brian Claydon and Dog CC

Barbara Finney

Sue Korn

King of the Castle

some of Team Loranka

Norma

Jenny Wightman

Mary Hughes

Roxanne Hobbs

 
23rd August 2014....

....moving on next to Top Barn Farm and the campers plus the CKCSC OPEN Show

 

TIP TOP CAVALIERS AT TOP BARN FARM

Top Barn Farm is near Worcester and every year for 2 weeks in August, Cavalier lovers and dogs flock with their tents, caravans and motorhomes and set up home. They gather there for fun and frolics, rain or shine! It is extremely popular and each year sees the number of "glampers" (glamorous camping) increase.  For several years now the CKCS Club have held their Summer Open show at Top Barn Farm at the end of the 2 week spell....and it attracts a super entry.Mat Morse (Matmor)from Melbourne. Australia was this year's appointed judge. He and partner Will were on a lengthy holiday from Australia visiting family and friends and drew a wonderful entry of 184. Join the fun in these pictures...with thanks to Nathalie, Sandra, Wilma and Laura

 Annette Jones working in ring

Overseas visitors...Claus and Dorthe Jensen and Heidi

Elaine Berwick...in good voice

??   Hilary Bartlett

David and Susan Wake

Janet Taylor, Chris Dix, Marilyn Claydon

Gunter and Andrew Rhodes

Bill Knight
   

Catherine Rhodes, Ian, Mikaela Allitt,Elaine McInally, Jill Allitt

Tony

Becky Wileman and Jenny Whiteman

 Will Henderson and Dad

Mat Morse (Judge) and Anne Newell

Sue Sutcliffe

Janice Spark, Sue Smith, Elaine and Ray Waddington, Rob

extras!

Pam Craig, Roy Stevens, Cassie Stanton

 

William Eustace

even puppies have a holiday...

Tracy Jackson and Marianna

Bridgette Evans

Sandra Cole and her favourite cavalier colour

 Marian Mynott's pretty necklace

Special Champion cake for Tilly...

Elaine McInally and Tilly

 

Lorraine Gillhespy, Tilly and Elaine

go for it Riley!

Richard and Michelle Chapman

Gladys Baillie and Chris Dix

Sticky fingers...Rob Sansom

The Attwood Family
  

Wilma Sutherland and Tracy Jackson

 Becky Wileman and Stan the man...

Riley, Eileen and John Gaskell. Chris Knight and Mikaela Allitt

Tracy Parsons and Elaine McInally

Louise enjoys the Pimms

Michelle Chapman and Jenny

Tania Ireland and Josh Chapman

Jem and Sue Sutcliffe and Cherrill Deans

Ian and Tracy and Eurwyn Highes

 Sue and Colin Mangham munching...

 neat sweatshirt Ellen Renaud

Will Henderson judging the Juniors

Some were very professional ....

...then Will judged the 2 adult handling classes....16-40 and 40 and beyond!!
    

Amelia Gamble and mum Lisa

Norma and Rob Sansom

..and in the lunch break we were entertained by Clematis and Rosemarywith their pocketful of tricks. Beauty and brains....it was a great showing of her talents.

MAIN WINNERS AT THE CKCSC SHOW 

 BEST PUPPY....Chantismere Cooper.

BEST IN SHOW....Loranka's Heavenly Moment

 "Rocky"....BIS

BEST VETERAN.....Ch Brymarden Montana

BEST BITCH....Byermoor Masquerade

....for the two weeks prior to the show the Top Barn glampers made their own fun...bingo, beetledrives, quizzes, horse racing, BBQs, Karaoke, Puppy walks, Fun Matches, Sausage and Ciderfest, Parades of Champions, Golden Oldies...and if you wanted to just snooze in the sun you could do that too.

....all too soon it was time to pack up and go home and the place emptied. With nearly 60 pitches covering two fields, the revellers had a marvellous time and are already counting the sleeps until next year!

 27th August 2014

...COMING NEXT, SO WATCH THIS SPACE.....my trip to Scotland

The coastal route from Newcastle to Edinburgh is spectacular. Crossing into Scotland the views are stunning with rocky cliffs overlooking the North Sea  on one side and tall, rolling hills and grazing sheep on the other. The Scottish Kennel Clubhave two All breeds championship shows per year both held at the Royal Highland Showground and Exhibition centre near Edinburgh.  The Centre hosts, amongst other events, the Royal Highland Show which is Scotland's annual farming and countryside showcase

Wilma Sutherland (Ebonleigh) lives near Aberdeen and made the trip to Edinburgh to judge Cavaliers. She must have been so excited and satisfied to see her BOB and BP go onto more success in the Groups and Best In Show rings. Cesar Cortes and his recently crowned Champion MILETREE MONTESUMA OF LONDONnot only won Best of Breedunder Wilma but went on to take the Toy Group and the cherry on top of all dog shows.....BEST IN SHOW under Andrew Brace. It was a great moment captured on video and so good that Ruta Towse (who together with her husband Peter bred "Uno") was there to witness the special moment. Wilma's Best Puppy took the eye of Ernie Paterson who gave Bonitos Companeros Moulin Rouge at Craigowl...Toy Puppy Group 2. A good day for our breed.

Wilma Sutherland and Cesar Cortes

Sue Levitt, Elizabeth Cochrane, Brian Cochrane

Kirstie McMurray

Cherrill Deans and Maureen Richardson

 Ray Waddington and friend

 Elspeth Glen and Janet Patrick

Lesley Fraser

Estelle Dodds, Debbie Kerr, Helena Campbell

Christine Nichol

Graham Kirkwood
   

John Gaskell (and doppelganger?)

Des Jenkins and Norma

Gladys and Pip

 Frank Ballantyne and Neil Lunam

Lorraine Gillhespy and Allyson

midway through the morning there was a fire alarm and evacuation! False alarm. Everyone grabbed their dogs and left real quick...

Cesar Cortes, Maryann Hogan, Ruta Towse

.....the three amigos whose travel by train, taxi and hire car was worth it!

The 2 Maureens...Richardson and Scott with Ted Rogerson and his Black Sheep Ale....cheers!


 

Carol and Des Jenkins and Lindsay Gow

Norma Bloice and friend

Dog CC/Best of Breed...Best Puppy.....Bitch CC

BEST OF BREED

 ...fingers crossed for good results in Best in Show

....and he did it! BEST IN SHOW......and here they are captured on video....

 https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152682113844490

MAGIC MOMENTS

Meet 'Magic'...Veronica Hull writes My oldest at the moment is 17 yrs 8 months and 10 days of age. Magic,(Telvara Velvet Touch) was born into my hands on the 20th December 1996, and last year at 17 she took part in the heart research programme fronted by leading cardiologist Professor Simon Swift. She was DNA’d and Dopplered by Simon with the result showing a heart murmur graded ‘between ONE and TWO’. This seemed to surprise the experts but to be honest it didn’t surprise me. Magic is still very agile.... her eye sight, hearing and faculties are razor sharp, and she loves to eat. Her closely ‘line-bred’ pedigree is full long lived Cavaliers, and her son at 13yrs and 8 months is following in his ancestors pawsteps.....
In the photo taken on Sunday, Magic had commandeered the puppies' sofa bed, which needless to say is now HER bed... She requires no medication for any ills and I’m hopeful she will celebrate her 18th Birthday in December. Her close relation, my beloved homebred Sasha so very nearly made it to 18 and like Magic, she never needed meds for anything, but at 17 yrs 11 months and 13 days my sweet Sasha just let out a contented deep sigh, and left us. So we’re keeping everything crossed for my little B/T Princess to become sweet 18, and counting" what an ispirational  girl, Veronica.

Magic moments, mem'ries we've been sharin'

Magic moments when two hearts are carin'

Time can't erase the memory of

These magic moments filled with love

Please can anyone who would like to be included on the Humberside CKCS judges' list, send their uptodate CV to Chris Knight before the end of October 2014. Aspiring 'B' list judges will also need to send in copies of their KC certificates e.g. Breed Specific Seminar attendance etc.

 carolus.cavaliers@btinternet.com

THE ICING ON THE CAKE

Jennifer Flowers Foster is thrilled with her puppy's debut  "Starring Pretty Pretty Please! aka“Cupcake” seen here winning Best In Sweepstakesat her first show under breeder judge Rachel Venier.  Although she was born in the states she is 100% English and very proud of it - Dam.... Dual CH Rosscrea Summertime and sired by Dual CH Aranel Revelation"

GOODBYE, GEORDIE GIRL

"Today we share the sad news that we lost a very special person - our first Champion, Lochbuie Geordie, just short of 9 years old.  We thought that Geordie must have bad teeth that were troubling her usual piggy eating habits but the vet didn’t feel that they were the problem.  Blood tests revealed a very high white blood cell count and after a course of antibiotics did not improve her appetite we opted for an ultrasound scan of vital organs.  They discovered a hidden lump yesterday and an exploratory op this morning revealed that she had an inoperable tumour that had spread over several vital organs including stomach & pancreas.

For those that knew Geordie from her show days you will know what a big hole she leaves.  Geordie was a true princess – she hated to get her feet wet, would never stand still to be groomed and had to be pinned down to have her toenails cut!  Totally unpredictable in the show ring, she showed her pants off when only she wanted to, yet always stole hearts with her “pick me” attitude.  I know that you will understand how we feel.  The energy that I threw into showing Geordie when my first husband left and my father died, saw me through some dark days and no single Cavalier that I have ever lived with has given so much pleasure and been such a rascal too. 

Only last week she was taking part in a follow-up gait study at the Royal Veterinary College where she won the hearts of the vet team.  Geordie was a fabulous ambassador for the breed and there certainly won’t be another one!" Sheena Vella and Diana Maclaine

CH LOCHBUIE GEORDIE (Maibee Montrose ex Lochbuie Abelia) winner of 8CCs and 3 RCCs.....sweet dreams, sweet girl

HOW "ART" THOU?  from the Hamshere Gallery

Etchings by the great English canine artist  Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE, (1862 – 1942) He was a dog lover often seen walking his Bloodhound. The Dandie Dinmont and Pugs in his etching were family dogs, as was the favourite Bull Terrier. The black French Bulldog, ’Shaver’, featured in etchings was the only dog Dicksee ever entered for a dog show. At one show in Olympia, Dicksee walked the dog from Hampstead to the show venue to try to get weight off him before he went in the ring!

“Prince Charles aka Bonnie Prince Charlie” was published by the Fine Arts Society in 1902. It measures approximately 7½ x 9½ inches. Only artists original signed proofs and this is signed and titled in pencil by the artist. It is believed that this is perhaps the artist's own Spaniel also known as "Prince Charles".

 "Fire Worshippers" published and exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1899. It is approximately 18 x 28 inches.

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After many years as Co-ordinator, Joan Pagan (Sorata) has handed over the reins to Andrea Sedgbeer (Russmic) Thank you, Joan for all you have done.

We are a registered charity who care for Cavaliers in the United Kingdom. Our Aim is to 'Help the well-being and welfare of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in the UK'

Our Trustees and Committee are all volunteers and as a National organization, we have a network of helpers through out the UK who arrange re homing visits for us. So no matter where a Cavalier needs assistance in re homing we can help.

Taking on one of our welfare dogs is a commitment which, hopefully you have given a lot of thought and careful consideration to. This commitment could be as long as 10 - 12 years. However, your new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will be your wonderful, trusting, loyal companion and a member of your family.

If you would like to apply to join our waiting list then please read the pages on How we Operate and Rehome a Cavalier.

If you are in the situation where you need our help in re homing an existing Cavalier then in the first instance you should contact our Co-Ordinator who can explain how the service works in a confidential manner.

Andrea Sedgbeer
Co-Ordinator

01205 872066

email: david.sedgbeer@btinternet.com

for more detailed information and to find out about Regional Rescues please check out the CKCSC website....www.thecavalierclub.co.uk

The Cavalier Club of Queenslandinvited Hazel Edwards from the UK and Sherry Daigle from Canada to judge their 2 day Championship show on 12/13th July 2014 at Durack, near Brisbane.

Some of the main winners under judge Hazel Edwards (Delhaze)

 Ch Cobbets Cockney Rebel Imp UK.....BEST DOG/BEST IN SHOW...

Multi BISS Supreme Ch Matmor Fun O The Fair.....BEST BITCH

"Fun O The Fair"

Ch Belljari Chasing The Sun....RESERVE DOG

Ch Matmor Secret Society.....RESERVE BITCH (right)

"Secret Society"

Ch Kahleyvale Morse Code....INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW

and under Judge Sherry Daigle (Twintree)

Multi BISS Aust. Ch Matmor Thriller.....BEST DOG/BEST IN SHOW

Sup Ch Melloway Magnifique....BEST BITCH

Ch Cobbets Cockney Rebel Imp UK....Reserve Dog

Grand Ch Matmor Poison Ivy....Reserve Bitch

  Ch Cobbets Cockney Rebel Imp UK... WINNER OF SIRE AND PROGENY CLASS    

Sorry to hear that Sue Dawber (Simanbeck) is not feeling too good at present. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Sue

....and Chris Knight Secretary of the Humberside Cavalier Club lets us know "Hello everyone, I thought I should let you know that our Chairman, David Crossley (Tameline) is currently in hospital after having a heart attack. He had a stent operation and his family are hoping that he will be coming home soon. I am sure he would appreciate any cards and good wishes for a speedy recovery. David and his wife Janet have been the 'Chairs' for the Humberside Club for many years and we need him fit and able." Haste ye back, David, fit and well.

BIRMINGHAM BEAUTIES

The City of Birmingham All Breeds Ch show is located at Stoneleigh Park in the heart of England within a 30 minutes drive of Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon. It is a convenient and flexible indoor and outdoor venue and ticks many boxes for a dog show site. However as it covers 3 days, if your breed is held on the Friday it can be a nightmare traffic wise getting there and going home. Unless you live 5 minutes away! Cavaliers had 205 entries, so many were not deterred by the daunting travel facing them. Judges this year were Sheena Maclaine (Pennygown) and Anne Rennard (Deranmar).Champions were the flavour of the day...with two new Cavalier Champions crowned on the day, making 9 Cavaliers gaining their UK titles so far this year. Outside the ring, Anita Godwin laid on a lovely spread to toast her latest Champion Cavaliegh Jacob who was made up in July. She generously shared the refreshments with friends who were happy to help her celebrate. Here are some happy moments from the day...

Good enough to eat!
 
 

 Jacob's party

Anita Godwin and Jacob

Jock Black, Tracy Parsons, Elaine Burton, Becky Jaramillo, June Hazeltine, Tina Homes

Hazel and Eddie Edwards, Dave and Andie Sedgbeer

Lees, Lees.....more if you pleez!

Liz....Think I will have another Prosecco!

Rachel....Not mine, you don't!

Michael.....Don't be mean!

 Catherine Rhodes.....sell, sell, sell!
 

Sylvia Lymer & Joyce Boardman

 TWO NEW CHAMPIONS

DOG CC/BOB and BITCH CC with the judges and their owners/breeders

 A very delighted Anne Rennard (judge) with Alex Bubb and her new Champion

Rosemary Eustace, Sheen Maclaine (Judge), David Moger and Sandra Ireland Moger...very happy with their newly crowned Champion.

 SLIPPERY CUSTOMERS

1st SEPTEMBER 2014

PRIMA BALLERINA who clearly loved our breed

Tamara Platonovna Karsavina (10 March 1885 – 26 May 1978) was a Russian prima ballerina renowned for her beauty, who was a Principal Artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet, often paired with Nijinsky. After settling in Britain at Hampstead in London she began teaching ballet professionally and became recognised as one of the founders of modern British ballet. She assisted in the establishment of The Royal Ballet and was a founder member of the Royal Royal Academy of Dance which is now the world's largest dance-teaching organisation.

WELL SPOTTED

"Whose bright idea was it to buy Hannah a black and white bed? She can't hear us and we can't see her!" sent by Joyce Hall from Newton le Willows on Merseyside.

DOG FRIENDLY

....thought we might start highlighting places to holiday that welcome dogs. Please send in your "likes" and we can all share...first is FRONBANK LODGE near Welshpool.

http://www.cottages4you.co.uk/cottages/fronbank-lodge-29678

Sheila Hall writes "I took my 2 dogs away for the weekend and stayed at Fron Bank Lodge just outside Welshpool. Its a bit difficult to find at first but once you get there its wonderful. The lodge is in the grounds of a large house and is fenced all round. Dogs are free (you can take up to 2 ) and they supplied dog blankets, treats, a bowl of water and even dog poo bags. A really dog friendly place...."

THE WORLD SHOW

The Party people...

relaxing at the Chairman's house 

at the salad table .....Eveliina and Pauliina Lantta (Finland) and Claus Jensen (Denmark)

Chairman's wife, Reetta and Chairman, Jaakko Lehessaari

 Will Henderson (Australia) Urve Tipp (Estonia) Mathew Morse (Australia)

Tuula Arokanto (Finland)

Lottery seller... Kirsi Anttila (Finland)

People chatting outside



Lucky lottery winner Jonathan Maclennan (Sweden)

Pauliina writes  ..."and so to the show. Andrew Brace and Frank Kane from the UK judged the Cavaliers.  Andrew did the dogs and puppies and Frank did the bitches, Best of Breed and the Breeders Groups. 

 

 

 

 

 
Best Breeders Group   'Gillespie Kennel',  owner Pauliina Lantta & Eveliina Lantta (Finland)

from Joanne Hall who lives in Sheffield... "I am so proud of my brother, 38 year old Martin and our dog "Dallas" whose kennel name is Clockpelters The Viceroy.  In 2012 they went to a Companion Dog Show, and at the end of the show there was a class called Dog of the Year 2012and to everyone's delight they won! Martin was thrilled to bits with his best friend Dallas. He was so happy that he held the trophy on his knee all the way home with a very big smile on his face. Then in August 2014, I entered the photo above in a Pet Photo Competition where there were 20 classes. The Class was called - My Proudest Moment with my Dog, which I thought was just the right class to enter, as it was Martin's proudest moment with his best pal.  They won the class which was fantastic, then went one better by winning....Best In Show and received a beautiful trophy and rosette. Words cannot say how happy we were for them both. Martin is so overjoyed at winning with his pal Dallas and what a team they make.They are so best of friends it will make Martin's day seeing his photo on Chatterbox"    Many congratulations to Martin and Dallas...you do the Breed proud and hope to hear more about your successes.

 SOMETHING FISHY

 What Zsolt Hano from Hungary does when he is not showing dogs...

 ...he goes fishing and manages to land a 17 kg Carp!

Jane Naylor (du Nid du Faisan) has lived in the South West of France for 17 years although many of us will remember her and her late husband Tom when they lived in Kent and showed and bred in the UK under the Jasenil affix. Two of her wholecolours "Rascally" and litter sister"Raziella" celebrated their 14th birthday on 4th Septembers. Jane writes .....  Appearances belie. Rascally looks in better shape, Raziela looks older, but it is Raziela who jumps on the sofa and Rascally who needs a stool to climb on first – but she manages that very well. She can run but just no longer has the ability to jump. They had a treat for breakfast; duck fat, which they LOVE, and will have another tonight."    

"Rascally"

"Raziela"

 Great going girls!

  TEEN TRIUMPHS

 Byermoor Masquerade has gained her Junior Warrant at the age of 14 months.'Florence' is sired by Maibee McVitie ex Ch Byermoors Queens English. Owned and bred by Rob Sansom

 8th SEPTEMBER 2014

SCOTTISH/SWEDISH STYLE WEDDING

Dick and Wilma Morrison (Bowerswell) from Scotland are well known on the dog show scene and have been part of it for over 30 years with their Cavaliers and Beagles. Their daughter Nadine, who has been living in in Sweden for many years got married recently to Jorgen Ronning and the proud parents of the bride travelled over for the wedding. I have known Nadine since she was a toddler.
Here are some lovely photos of their unique, special day. Nadine writes"We were married on the banks of Grövelsjön, Dalarna by a registrar followed by fun, games and an evening meal at the mountain lodge Grövelsjön Fjällstation. The following night we had a Ceilidh with haggis, neaps n tatties and homemade whisky sauce. Loads of millionaire shortcake, shortbread and tunnocks teacakes. Guests were family and a few close friends"    all the best to the happy couple for their future happiness

 Dick far left..........................Wilma far right

  THE MIDLAND CKCS Club was founded in 1976 with 74 Cavaliers entered for judge Joyce Green at the gala opening party and members show held at the home of Pam Turle (Sunninghill). Here are some pictures 14 years later (from the coverage by Dog World) of their 11th Championship show in 1990 where the entry was 438 for judges Judy Wright and Betty Purkis. 104 puppies were entered in the 4 puppy classes!

After 32 years sterling work as Secretary of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Ireland....Evelyn Hurley (Lahume) has decided to retire and pass the baton over to Philip Carthy from Wexford to whom all future correspondence should be sent....email irishcavalierclub@gmail.com

thank you for all your hard work, Evelyn....enjoy your retirement  

JOLLY JUNIORS 

BEVELMOUNT RED BEAUJOLAIShas gained his Junior Warrant. Bred and owned by Diane Whitfield he is by Ailcres Sierra Madre at Celxo out of Bevelmount Red Shiraz......

and so has ....ELLEMICH KENZO AT KALLYFLEE
owned by Jenny Wightman and bred by Michelle and Richard Chapman. He is sired by Ch Pascavale Nathan ex Ellemich Cocochanel

HOW "ART" THOU?

 Joos Vincent De Vos 1829-1875 born in Courtrai, Belgium on the 4^th March 1829 and was a pupil of the animal painter Edouard Woutermaertens at the Courtrai Academy. His teacher was a painter in the Belgian Realist tradition and painted a number of dog paintings and this influence is clearly apparent in the work of the pupil. He  became better known than Woutermaertens and he traveled and exhibited in France, Italy, and America as well as his native Belgium.  It is said his animals owe a certain amount to the work of Sir Edwin Landseer, but he often took the depiction of animals in a genre type situation, a step further.

He kept a menagerie of animals in his studio including apes, foxes and even a camel and these appear in many of his paintings. Often on a small scale and nearly always on panel, he produced a large number of circus type situations with monkeys interacting with dogs. His more prosaic dog portraiture is filled with details such as insects, a rich carpet, textured baskets, stone and brickwork. Today his work can be seen in many museums including those at Bruges, Courtrai, (Museum of Fine Arts and the Spreybrouck Collection), Kuume (Depypere Collection), Lille, Mulhouse, Tongres (F de Schaetzen Collection), and Tourgoing.

 LOCAL LAD DOES GOOD

"Since arriving in South Australia from the UK for an extended stay, "Woody" - Spennithorne Dream Thyme (Eng Ch Lanola Siesta At Maibee JW x Spennithorne Rose Fern) has enjoyed considerable success in the showring culminating in his Australian title. 'Woody's' UK breeder, Dawn Hunter and co owner Barb Martin, are enormously proud of their boy gaining his Australian Championship title on 21st September 2014."

YOU HAVE MAIL....Cavaliers on Postage Stamps around the world

THE EYES HAVE IT......two of the best

Linjato Annastasia, bred by Linda Flynn, was 14 years young on 26th September. Anna and her two black/tan companions Lucy and Amy, live on a narrow boat on the River Trent and are spoiled rotten by proud Dad Neil. 

 .....and meet Gunter (below)

Norwegian/Swedish Ch Vouges Yellow Pages reached the grand old age of  15 on 14th September 2014 and on his birthday he made an appearance at a Norwegian Kennel Club show taking 4th best male and Best Veteran under UK judge Alicia Pennington. Bred in Sweden by Peter Gustaffson and Per Wallentin he lives in Norway with Turid Irene Goa.

Jane Naylor(Du Nid Du Faisan) has a new address and phone number in France. She can now be reached at Le Fournet Est, La Ronze, 24490 St Michel l’Ecluse et Léparon. France. Telephone 05 53 90 63 99

 

 

Jane writes "Maybe the fact that I've moved all of 100 yards  might amuse people. I can’t say I’ve totally moved, (new house on left old house on right) as there are still things in the old house but have set myself a target date of 31 October. Anything still there after then is clearly nothing I need, so it can be sold, given to a charity shop or go to the tip. Yesterday my neighbour Jean-Michel came along with a tractor and grass cutter and tidied up a lot of the land. Fréderic had told him I needed help: he himself had cut the grass in the dog run last week for me. I just don't have time to do everything, and Fred had offered to do it, refusing payment but just accepting a refill of the petrol tank on his mower.  I’d lent him my microchip reader and a dog crate so he reckoned it was fair exchange. Jean-Michel was happy with just a can of English beer...Old Speckled Hen.

NEWS WORTHY

Last year, local born Northern Ireland celebrity Gloria Hunniford, a television and radio presenter, hosted a feature on "The One Show" which highlighted the issues dog walkers in the borough of North Down were facing. She is seen above with her 6 year old Cavalier Gemma and below when she was 18 weeks old and accompanied Gloria to the opening of the Dover Grand Horticultural Show.

GOING FAST, SO GET YOURS NOW..in aid of RESCUE CAVALIERS

The Humberside C.K.C.S Rescue calendar for 2015is now on sale showing the UK Cavalier Clubs show datesfor next year and also the Cavalier days at the General Championship shows. It can be bought for £7plus postage from Mrs L. Kilcoyne, Granasil, 26 Murham Ave, Goole, E. Yorks DN14 6PB (tel 01405 762827, email lakilcoyne@aol.co.uk) The postage is £1.25 for UK and £4.75 for International. All cheques to be made payable to Mrs L Kilcoyne.The calendars are available at most Championship shows or from any Humberside Committee member.

 Vickie Clunie (Willesley Cavaliers) has died at the marvellous age of 97. Until just a few years ago Vickie, who lived in Edinburgh, managed to attend one or two of the Scottish Cavalier Club events. A long serving Committee member and past Vice Chairman she was part of the Scottish Cavalier scene for decades. Our condolences to her daughter Lindy and the rest of the family. The funeral will be on 6th October and when details are known these will be made known.

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FOR YOUR COFFEE TABLE

A pictorial history of the range of dog paintings created in 19th-century Europe. While English artists certainly dominated the field, many European artists such as Rosa Bonheur, Alfred de Dreux, Charles Olivier de Penne and Charles van den Eyken produced a range of paintings depicting the dog. Over 50 breeds are depicted in these paintings, from the lap dogs and hunting dogs of the aristocracy to the common shepherds' dogs who were prized for their keen working abilities. Great Britain was the epicentre for dog painting during the 19th century. With the rise of the middle class and an attendant increase in leisure time, the showing of dogs became an important pastime. Owners of show dogs and sporting dogs alike wanted their animals immortalized by the prominent artists of the day. This trend was accelerated with the involvement of Queen Victoria and the precedent of her great fondness for dogs. While the artists' different styles are of interest in themselves, it is the subject matter of these paintings which provides an insight into the similarities and differences between the different dogs of Europe.

THOSE WHO WENTTOWETHERBY

Driffield Agricultural Society held it's All Breed Championship Dog show from 18th to 21st September at Wetherby Racecourse in the West Riding of Yorkshire. There are only 8 (out of 38) Annual Championship shows held in the Northern part of England and Scotland where Cavaliers can compete at this level. So to have Darlington one week and Driffield the next is good news for the Northern and Scottish exhibitors! No getting up at the crack of dawn, or earlier, to travel to the likes of Bournemouth or Builth Wells! Judging Cavaliers was Raye Parry (Gwynsias) from Wales. 

some pics from the day..

Alison Cracknell

 Sue Mangham

Ice Cream anyone?

Sue Korn and Mary Hughes

 John Tranter in charge of stewarding

Mervyn Hunter, Malcolm Spark, Ray Waddington and Mike Hughes..men talk

Leila Tarabad, Rob Sansom, John Whitman and Eurwyn Hughes

'ello Ellen Renaud

Brian Rix...one half of Team Ricksbury judging some Toy Breeds....

.....the other half, Kevan Berry judging some more breeds in the Toy Group.

Smiley Malcolm

 

Neil Lunam and ??

Roxanne Hobbs, Chris Knight and Catherine Rhodes

and furlined crocs!

travelling in style

resting on their laurels!

"red letter" day for Jill Allitt, and Roxanne Hobbs shared the joke

Lee Todd....she's coming for you and she will find you!
  

Sue 'smoocher' Smith

 John Whitman

celebrations in the bitch ring....Carol Jenkins and Norma Inglis

well done Carol and Zoe

dressed to impress!....Rob Sansom ready for his assignment judging the  Toy Group

Cavalier Best of Breed in the Group

Rob's chosen ones....Bichon wins, Chuhuahua runner up, Cavalier 3rd and Chines Crested gets 4th... picked from a strong Group

Roxanne Hobbs, Mickela and Jill Allitt and Louise Callaghan....all over except the Group to watch

had to have a pic with the man of the moment...

   if anyone is interested in the following, please contact Jill and/or Jane

 

 

Hi Norma...I've put this on Facebook, but it may be good for Chatterbox?

I am having a clear out and have a lot of Kennel Club Toy Group Breed Records supplements that are free to anyone who would like to pay the postage – or collect from me down here in France! There are the last quarter of 1997, the first of 1999, the  complete year of 1998, third and fourth quarters of 2000, the first of 2001 and complete years of 2002 to 2007, plus the first and second quarter of 2008. There may be some more, but I haven’t yet found them. They are quite heavy, about 175 grams each, and the postage for one to Europe is 4.15€, for two 6.15€ and from three to six 8.80€ and more than six up to twelve, 12.65€.  For the rest of the world it is 5.65€, 7.40€, 10.85€ or six to twelve, 17.00€.Jane Naylor email jasenil@aol.com

 

 

 

2015 CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

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1ST OCTOBER  2014

JUST "IN CASE" YOU MIGHT FORGET ME!

from Edo Stloukal in Slovakia

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD IN TASMANIA

Judge Michael Forte from Ireland seen here with his Best of Breed at the Tasmanian Toy Club show on 10th October  2014. Ch Dapsen Glitters in Gold was bred by Denise and Aimee Petersen and shown here by Mary-Anne Silvester. 

 BOW VOWS

20 doggy guests attended a double wedding of four Cavaliers who were joined in holy "mutt-rimony" on 12th October in Leonay, New South Wales, Australia by marriage celebrant Nicole Celeban. The marriages were arranged by the owners who met via Nicole's pet costume store and pedigree breeder groups.  "dont shoot me, I only report this!"

HOW "ART" THOU?....from the Hamshere Gallery

19^th century oil (30 x 26 inches)

A rare pair of Austrian cold painted Cavalier bronzes. Approximately 3 inches high. Circa 1900's

STAR QUALITY

 

Ch Miletree Northern Star at Shirmont is doing well in Canada with Bob and ElaineWhitney who co own him with Dr Bruce and Shirley Henry in Dallas, USA“Teddy” is currently  Top Cavalier and Top Toy Dog and is seen here in a recent picture when he went Best In Show.

from Jill Stewart (Pamojill)"Thanks, Norma for putting my request for a new home for the Pedigrees on Chatterbox. I had enquiries from Ireland, England and Oz and have put people in touch with each other who have cavalier pedigrees on disc so feel that the breed history is being well served. I am also selling approx 40 years of Scottish Club Year Books, a number of Parent Club Year Books, a signed copy of Mary Forwoods book and a signed copy of Eilidh Stennings book (I think both these books would be original copies) and Cavalier Champions 1928-81 and Irish Cavalier Book 1959 - 1984. There are other things too, so suggest if anyone newer in to the breed would be interested in buying anything that they should get in touch with me direct. I am hoping to be at the Scottish Cavalier Club Show at Lanark so could take any along with me." Please contact Jill by emailswanston869@btinternet.com

SLOVAKIA CAVALIER AND KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB  

"I was delighted to be invited to judge this show on 6th September in Tomasov and spend a few days in this intriguing and beautiful country. Our host Edo Stloukal was truly amazing and took care of our every need and we relished spending time with him and visiting some of his favourite places in a country that he is so justifiably proud. 

The show was held in an excellent venue, spacious and light. My ring steward was most charming and efficient and impossible to fault and I was ably assisted by two glamorous secretaries.The show ran like clockwork.

It was interesting to see how much influence dogs imported from the UK were beginning to have. My main winning dogs were mostly sired by dogs from well known kennels namely Miletree, Pascavale, Aranel, Volney and Sorata. My BEST IN SHOW.....Ch. Lambert Love Me was sired by Gayhalo Montreal. He also won the progeny class which included some very nice types. Overall it would appear that Cavaliers in Slovakia are on the upgrade. I had noted the the wholecolours had been praised in the past and indeed there was some of quality. Heads in particular without exception were very good and could easily be transferred onto particolours....no extra short muzzles here. The black and tans and rubies were shown in rich colours in full bloom but  they were a little too large or too long for my interpretation of the standard. In the Veteran class were some very long lived dogs who moved around the ring with such enthusiasm and panache.

My Best In Show Ch. Lambert Love Me is a most striking show dog. A tricolour with an abundance of coat in perfect bloom and condition, really raven black with rich tan markings with a sweet head and expression, not easy in the tricolour. He moved with style keeping a level topline and level tail.  Shown in exemplary fashion and extremely well handled. A dog that I feel could win anywhere. The one I really loved was my best puppy Gorgeous Gem Magnolia Passco who it transpired was sired by the BIS . This is a most attractive blenheim boy with not only a head piece that I really admired but was ideally proportioned in height to length ratio. He moved and was handled excellently by his young handler. This one must have a great future. If there are more pups like these then the  Slovakian Cavaliers future looks bright" Michael A Brook (Lillico)

 Best in Show.... Ch. Lambert Love Me

Best Opposite Sex....Glynis Tini Biely demon

My Glamourous Secretaries and Ring Stewards

venue

 Progeny Class...Ch Lambert Love Me with offspring

Our Host and Show Organiser, Edo Stloukal, presenting my wife Patriciawith flowers, as it was our Wedding Anniversary on the day of the show

 Best Puppy...Gorgeous Gem Magnolia Passco

Best Veteran....Rebecca Scarlet Team

Best  Puppies ...Guinerva Magnolia Passco and Gorgeous Gem Magnolia Passco
 
Best King Charles... Hessy Queeny Fapella Gray

Who can resist personalised Cavalier items?
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Silver plated bracelet £8.99 with charms £4.99 each, that can be added at any time. Great for special dogs past and present. The example shows champions and the year they were made up.

  Sue Dawber (Simanbeck) would like to convey her thanks to everyone for the lovely cards and messages. "I was overwhelmed by their kindness and consideration. Cavalier people are always so supportive when the chips are down. Thank you very much."
 

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BLESS YOU

There were plenty of barks and licks on Sunday as Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Linwood, New Jersey USA, celebrated a blessing of the animals on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint and friend to all animals. All varieties of dogs waited with their owners for Pastor Reverend Paul Hart to sprinkle each of the pets with holy water and bestow a blessing. Acknowledging that pets are very much a part of the family, Rev Hart said pets bestow on their masters encouragement, commitment and affection and demand so little in return.

Henry Davis, 4, and his big brother Harrison, 8, bring their 4-month-old Cavalier Darby for a blessing

16th October 2014

NORTH OF THE BORDER....part one

Lanark is a small town in the central belt of Scotland where the Scottish Cavalier Club holds it's yearly Championship show at the Agricultural Centre.

The judges this year were Diane Searle (Stonepit) doing dogs andreplacing the original judge Joan Pagan (Sorata) who had to withdraw, was Katie Sloan (Turretbank). 134 Cavaliers were entered for assessment  plus another 47 entered "not for competition" taking advantage of the health testing available.

Lanark Agricultural Centre....pot of Gold for someone maybe?

George Donaldson with Annika Renberg visiting from Sweden

John Gaskell and Gladys Baillie

 Eileen Gaskell (Treasurer) and Iris Soutar (Committee)

Christine "Cinderella" Bell

Terry Bickerton....ring steward

Hiya Ted Rogerson and Ian Gibb Stuart

wanna be like you oo, oo,  Liz Smith...Secretary

Bacon with Coke?

Carol Dixon and Kelly Lee

 Marie McFarlane...President

Morag Donaldson

.....lots of Tartan on show

Sue Levitt

Ken Town and Eurwyn Hughes

Ted's grandaughter Maggie and Leanne Jackson

all the way from Italy...Stefano Ferrari, Marco Bindelli, Domenico Martellotta

Debbie Kerr

?? ?? ??

Jane Molineux and Ray Waddington

Estelle Dodds, J Brown, Carol Dixon

 

Gail Hall, ?? ?? ??

Karen Bacon, Pat Rogerson, Linda Halbert, Bill Moffat

Howard and Elaine Williams with Mary Cunningham's husband

Janet Patrick and Elspeth Glen

Kelly Lee and Norma

Ted Rogerson and Lorraine Gillespy

??   Gillian Blair, ??

Charlie Smith and Dave Robson with spouses

Helena Campbell and Janet Patrick

Margaret Cochrane and Jane Molineux

getting that perfect picture..

Judy McMurray supports the stall

Domenico and Stefano proud of Camillo's red card

dont go too far...PART 2 to follow shortly with more people and their dogsin SCOTLAND......

NORTH OF THE BORDER...part two of the SCOTTISH CAVALIER SHOW

Plenty of lovely country scenes around Lanark in Scotland and last weekend lots of cavaliers to view as well......thank you to Richard Lee and Domenico Martellotta for letting me use a couple of their photos...

Dog CC/BIS, Dog judge, Referee Dick Morrison, Bitch judge & Bitch CC

Katie Sloan

Diane Searle

 Best Puppy Dog Challenge

 Bitch CC

Best Puppy in Show

Best Veteran in Show

around the ring...

Janet Patrick and Elspeth Glen who shared the £20 special award, given by Tracey Wallace on behalf of the Cavalier Chat Forum, for the Oldest Cavalier Exhibited at the Show. Won by 10 yearold B/T litter sisters, Sandbrae Beyond the Blue and Sandbrae Sapphire at Drumachose

and the parade of over 10 year olds was delightful...

 ....we know now who got the pot of gold...

........BEST IN SHOW



22ND OCTOBER 2014

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 ....signing off for a bit whilst I take a trip to Sweden to judge at the weekend and then a few days break. Normal Chatterbox service and coverage of all the Cavalier events still waiting to be reported, will be resumed as soon as possible..... "No rest for the wicked". To be going on with, here is a great Halloween picture (above) from Libor Kral.

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....one thing I must squeeze in before flying off tomorrow, is to say Get Well to Ian Sidgwick (Paulian)who had a heart bypass operation yesterday and is in hospital in Newcastle. A speedy recovery, Ian.

30th october 2014....

2014 CAVALIER

SPECIALTY

SHOW

VAXJO SWEDEN

Judges...

Peter Gustafsson (Vouges) Puppies

Norma Inglis (Craigowl) Adults

 

With over 100 Cavaliers entered and the FCI rule that there is a limit to the number of dogs that can be assessed by a judge in one day, this meant a second judge (Peter) was appointed to do the puppies. Every dog gets a written critique so a judge takes as long to judge 85 dogs in Europe as they would in the UK, where normally only the first 2 in each Championship class gets reported on. Here are some of the main winners. 

 

 

BEST DOG/BEST IN SHOW..SW CH BEST MATES LOVE MACHINE

BEST BITCH/BEST OPPOSITE...MULTI CH CAMPANARDS DREAM ROSE

DOG CC....PASCAVALE BLAZE

BITCH CC....CHADYLINE TRUE BLISS

RESERVE CC DOG....CAVANZAS RUDERICK

RESERVE CC BITCH.....HAZELCOAT'S BLINGALING

BEST VETERAN DOG/BVIS..SW CH RICKSBURY ITS CHICO TIME

BEST VETERAN BITCH.....HONORIAS GORGEOUS GODIVA

BREEDERS GROUP....KENNEL CHADYLINE

PROGENY GROUP ......CHANTISMERE CHEROKEE

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW...Cavanzas Lady Mary

Super stewards...Joakim Andersson and Markus Gisslen

splendid organisers Lena and Mikael Svensson with Peter Gustafsson and Norma Inglis

Happy owner and happy dog....Eva Holmberg and Gusten...photo by Helena

 

BEST VETERAN  .... Royal Flush Queen of Hearts9 yrs old

 

 

WAGGING TONGUES ?

photo from Magda Szczgiel

DURABLE DANIEL

Alison Walker's "Daniel" aka Korolevsky Iosif ShCM recently won Best Veteran in Showat Eston and Barnaby Open Show beating all the other breed Veterans for this accolade. At 7 years old, he has made a great start to his Veteran career. By Ch Ricksbury Royal Escape JW x Korolevsky Zviozhdochka JW.   Go Daniel!

HOW "ART" THOU?

Steve received the following and wonders if any of our readers has a spare 4800 euros to spend?

"Dear Madame, Dear Sir. We have a Client and for him we offer this Bronze Figure. Maybe the work is something for you or your Members. It will be nice if you can post this offer in your blogg. X-mas coming Soon 😉
The Bronze is located in Düsseldorf, Germany."

......by Charles Valton
" Two Cavalier King Charles "      41cm x 47 cm

This work was made arround 1900 and until now was in the owners family. 

Biography of  Charles Valton (1851 - 1918). Born in Pau, France in 1851. He was a student of both Antoine Louis Barye and Emmanuel Fremiet, capturing the finest points of both masters. From Barye, Valton learned the importance of detail and definition of his subjects and from Fremiet he received the sensitivity and ability to project his subjects in a natural state. From the age of fifteen Valton spent much of his time at the Jardin des Plantes with Barye and Fremiet who were both directors at that famous Paris zoological garden.  Valton exhibited over seventy models at the Paris Salon from 1868 until 1914 winning several medals. In 1883 he became Professor of sculpture at the Germain Pilon School and in 1906 Valton received the Cross of the Legion d'Honneur.  He is best known for his models of big cats as well as for using a mixture of materials in his sculpture such as white marble to depict snow or the use of granite as a base for his animals. 

PRICE....4800 Euro or best offer 

if you have any questions or need more details feel free to contact me,

The Cavalier community was saddened to hear that Colin, husband of Sue Mangham, had lost his struggle against a recent cancer diagnosis. Our heartfelt condolences to Sue and their family. Colin was a great supporter of Sue and the Charnavale Cavaliers and we will miss his quiet yet cheery presence around the ring.

Libor Kral has kindly sent photos from the European Dog Show held in  Brno, Czech Republicon 26th October 2014. The judge from Finland was Marja Kurittu who had 54 blenheims, 26 black and tans,21 rubies and 30 tricolours

Best of Breed ..Blenheim male....Nikoli Sholum Aleihem, owned by Yulia Kriganova

Best Opposite Sex..Black/Tan....Angelo Magic Baccara,owned by Vita Laicane

 

Best Veterans - Rackelton's Especially for You, blenheim, owned by Marta Nemeth and Volney Bonanza, black/tan with Radek Smejkal

from left to right... Best Junior - Amarylis Charles Garden, owned by Gunilla Kühni-Stenberg,  CAC Winner -Ch Arannel Tini Biely demon with Ingrid Mikulasova and Best of Breed - Nikoli Sholum Aleihem

 

Fascinating delve into Elsa-Marie Kitching'sfamily history. Elsa-Marie has the Ixion affix and lives in Wiltshire.   "This is a portrait of my ancestor, Kirsten Munk (1598 - 1658) who was the second wife of King Christian 1V of Norway and Denmark. She was, by all accounts, an exceedingly difficult lady with a hugely ambitious mother who pushed her forwards to seduce Christian after his Queen died. Insisting that as she was from The Nobility, she should marry the King and not become just one of his mistresses. Thus they married but not in church and Kirsten was never crowned as Queen. The marriage being morganatic ie two people of unequal social status marry but one does not receive the titles and remains un-crowned. She was awarded the title of Countess of Schleswig-Holstein. Kirsten was cunning, guileful and made many enemies. The only thing she had in common with Christian’s first wife, Anne Catherine was her love of toy spaniels, as you can see from the portrait above painted by Jacob Van Doordt in 1623.  From his two wives and three mistresses, King Christian had no less than 24 children and Kirsten Munk gave birth to twelve of them, in a fourteen year period."

 

Cavaliers of the North East SpecialtyShow on August 15th 2014 had Liz McInally (Dalvreck) from Scotland judging.....

Best Puppy in Show was Kathy Gentil's Iloo Dite Ilan Du Jardin De Claire

 

 

Winners Bitch and BEST IN SHOW was Liz Keane's Ch Kean Ultraviolet.

 

 

photo of Pam Decke's NZ Ch Redcrest Zeline taken on her 16th Birthdayon 31 October 2014. 'Seline' is by Aust/NZ Ch Elvenhome Crevette (Imp Aust) and her Dam is NZ Ch Redcrest Zara. She lives in the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand's North Island with her kennel mates, daughter (A/NZ Ch Shadola Leading Lady) and granddaughter (NZ Ch Shadola My Fair Lady). She is the dam of 1 Aust/NZ Champion, 2 NZ Champions and 2 NZ Champion grandchildren. Pam is exceedingly proud of her very small kennel. Happy Birthday, lovely girl

 

 .......and sadly missed is AKC Ch. Grantilley Songbird (below)

 

Linda Kubin from California writes about her special girl. "My wonderful 15 year old  "Birdie" passed away October 9th 2014. Her date of birth was June 17th, 1999. She was my heart dog and I miss her terribly. I still have her 12 1/2 year old daughter out of Ch. Maibee Royal Revenge, her granddaughter, Ch. Greyhawk Sweet Sensation (out of Ch. Rytonion Princetown), she is 7 1/2 year olds,  and her great granddaughter, GCH. Greyhawk Edge of Glory (almost 3) out of Ch. Lanola Santiago (Montrose son) and her baby, Greyhawk Trouble with the Curve, (out of Ch. Maibee Perfect Pitch). Birdie, sired by Keyingham Christian x Grantilley Ocean Dream. Birdie had been in good health until the day she died and had a stroke whilst out for her early morning wee."Bless you Birdie...sleep well

 

 

 ...more in pipeline including

CKCSC USA SPECIALTY/TOP TWENTY EVENT AND HUMBERSIDE CAVALIER SHOW 

So don't go too far! 

 

 

12 November 2014

 THE OTHER KENTUCKY DERBY!

4 days in October saw the CKCSC USANational Specialtyhosted in Louisville, Kentucky. The events included a Gala, 3 conformation shows, obedience, rally and agility trials, sweepstakes for Puppies and Veterans. Childrens' Handling, Health Clinics, Seminar, Parade of Champions, Banquet, Live & Silent Auctions. Enjoy some of the moments revisited...

On the Friday evening of October 9th 2014, the grand ballroom of the luxury Crowne Plaza hotel in Louisville, Kentucky was the site of CKCSC USA Third Annual Top Twenty Gala 2014. The evening was glamorous, there was excitement in the air and everyone gathered together, mingling with many Cavalier enthusiasts who they do not normally get to see often, imbibing on the liquor of their choice and snacking on the variety of dishes offered. 

Alison Matos diligently checked everyone in, handing out the Program and the ballot for each person to vote in the People’s Choice, as more and more people arrived to participate and enjoy this annual spectacular.  Ricky Perkins was responsible for the design and printing of the Program, Arm bands and Ballots.

Anne Eckersley began the Top Twenty Gala by explaining the purpose of the Gala.  She talked about it being an annual celebration of the very best Cavaliers and about getting together as top breeders, under one roof, to talk dogs and to actually see so many extraordinary Champions being shown.  The event was not about showing and winning – it was about the camaraderie of our membership, it was about supporting our club, it was about the honor of actually having a dog invited to the Top Twenty and having the opportunity to celebrate with fellow breeders.  Anne continued to stress the importance of watching the stunning Cavaliers we had the fortune of observing during the Gala and that we needed to all strive towards their quality, whilst at the same time preserving their outgoing, happy attitude and working towards the longevity of the breed.   This in turn raises the bar to produce top quality, healthy, happy Cavaliers.

The Top Twenty Gala is a competition of the year’s (October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014) most successful CKCSC, USA, Conformation Cavaliers.  They were formally invited to enter and participate in an event that was judged by three mystery judges from three different categories :

1) Licensed Cavalier Breeder/Judge (Michael Levy, Pascavale Cavaliers, UK)        2) CKCSC, USA, Breeder with an in-depth knowledge of the breed (Paula Campanozzi, Luxxar Cavaliers, USA)

3) Licensed all-breed judge, not a breeder nor owner of Cavaliers(Melinda Lyon, Lair O’Lyon West Highland White Terriers, USA)

The names of the judges were kept secret (not one person knew who the judges were!) until right before the table judging commenced. 

It was such fun to hear Anne Eckersley introduce each judge with a few comments about each of their personal lives and individual involvement in dogs and judging.   Each judge was given a score sheet to fill out for the Table judging and then for the Movement judging.   Scores were accurately and confidentially tabulated by Jaime Redniss and Breda McCarty.    

There was excellent participation in the event with 19 entries, a few of whom were unfortunately unable to attend.   The evening began with Liz Greak and Barbara Comer lining up each exhibitor as they entered the ring one at a time until the entire group of Cavaliers was in the ring.  They all filed out and each dog returned to the ring, one at a time, to be judged. 

The first two dogs were shown for exhibition only.  Ch Forestcreek Double O Seven JW’s owner/breeder Dr. Kevin Cline felt there was a conflict of interest with one of the judges and he opted to withdraw his dog from the competition.  Ch Chadwick Leura JW’s owner/breeder Anne Eckersley was running the event and the rules disallow dogs owned by the organizers to compete.

As the dogs were being shown, some door prizes were given out.  The three judges were asked to choose the “Best Dressed Person at the Top Twenty” – this was their final judging assignment.  The last door prize was given to that person who was unanimously chosen by our three judges – it was Dr. Bruce Henry who they considered to be “dapper”!

While the scores were being tabulated there were the following Parades:  Parade of CKCSC Champions.  Parades of New Champions, Winners of Major Awards and Junior Warrant Title Holders (October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014) who celebrated their successes in their own Parades as a part of the Top Twenty Gala that evening

Finally – the scores were added and the results were in.  The final three winners were announced after which third place was identified, then second place and then the winner.  Below they are listed in winning order:

1. Ch Hidden Creek Hugo Boss JW  2. Ch Melrose Gold for Bonitos Companeros JW  3. Ch Turretbank Magic Spell

Top Twenty Gala winner was Ch Hidden Creek Hugo Boss JW owned and bred by Richard Green.

The list of Top Twenty qualifiers for 2014 can be found on the CKCSC, USA website under Events – CKCSC Top 20.

 People’s Choice Award was determined from the dogs entered in the Top Twenty Gala (by our Club members who attended the event).  Spectators completed a ballot, voting for their favorite at the end of the evening and placed the ballots in the ballot box.  The ballots were tallied the following day and the winner was announced at the banquet on Saturday evening.

The winner was: Ch Turretbank Magic Spell owned by Richard Green and bred by Katie Sloane

and the prize for BEST DRESSED went to...

 .....Dr Bruce Henry from Texas

SWEEPSTAKES...PUPPY AND VETERAN ....judged by Paula Ayers (Brookhaven)and aided and abetted by steward Ricky Perkins

Cruisin Mickey Mouse.....Best Puppy Dog

Iloo Dite Ilan Du Jardin De Claire Of Sumara, JW....Best Puppy Bitch and BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPS

both born in 2002 making them 12 years old and looking wonderful....

Angel's Pride Nautical Nancy of Chadwick.....BEST VETERAN BITCH and BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPS

Ch Dallarock Spellbound....BEST VETERAN DOG

Trudy Brown Albtecht Memorial Rally....JUDGE SYLVIA LYMER (LYMREY)UK
 

Toraylac Here's Hugo, Ch Rutherford Electra JW, Mimric Buffalo Gal, Ch Forestcreek Royal Harry, JW, Ch Melrose Gold for Bonitos Companeros, Ch Turretbank Magic Spell

Ch Forestcreek Royal Harry

Mimric Buffalo Gal....NEW ckcsc usa Ch

53rd Annual National Specialty....JUDGE ANNETTE JONES (TIMSAR) UK

Ch Pinecrest Flamin Gogh, BISS CKCSC USA, AKC GCH, ACKCSC National Award of Merit Clarmarian Kiss and Cry, Ch Hiddencreek Hugo Boss, Forestcreek Honey Rider, Ch Melrsoe Gold for Bonitos Companeros, Ch Turretbank Magic Spell, Ch Glencross Cailin at Shirmont JW

GCh Clarmarian Kiss and Cry

GCh Clarmarian Kiss and Cry

Mimric Buffalo Gal

12 years old .....Chadwick Jack in the Box

 Elizabeth I Spalding Memorial Show....JUDGE BRENDA MARTZ (BROOKHAVEN ) USA

 Ch Glencross Cailin at Shirmont JW, Ch Turretbank Magic Spell, Ch Chadwick Leura JW, Jayba Summer Shandy, Ch Dreamvale Tri Your Luck at Parkbury JW, Denham Superstorm JW, Marshelle Simply Irresistible, 

and apart from the showing side, the Cavalier enthusiasts looked like they were having fun!

Show organisers extra ordinaire!...Ginger Harrison and Lana Adair

Sandra Moger, Michael Levy and Judi Geldermann

Amanda Tatum and her mother Betty O'Brian

  Therapy dog parade

guess who?   think Timsar and Pascavale!

 

Elvis is in the building with Nikki Parente, Barb, Kathy Gentil and Richard Green

Rescue Parade

Sandra Moger, Annette Jones, David Moger and Paula Ayers

visiting the resting place of Colonel Harland Sanders of KFC!

"Stuck on You"  ...The King!

a little brag...on three of the days..there were four Majors and a Best Puppy awarded. On Friday under a UK judge, four of five were American bred. On Saturday under a UK judge, five of the five were American bred. On Sunday under an American judge, four of the five were American bred.

sounds as if it was a great event...thank you to all those who kindlysent pics....

almost up to speed...only the Humberside Open show to go...

14th November 2014

HUMBERSIDE...

ho hum?..not a chance!

Richard Cornaby (Haydonleigh)travelled from Swindon in Wiltshire to judge the Humberside Winter Open show on 9th November near Doncaster. The entry was 81 and for the Special Award Classes, Chloe Kilcoyne (Granasil) did the honours. It was a debut for some of the Committee but they needn't have worried as it seemed to run like clockwork and everyone was having a good time. Nice to catch up with Chairman David (Crossley) who was looking well after his time in hospital.  Some photos for you to enjoy...

Judge Richard Cornaby

dinner ladies' hats on...Diane Whitfield, Ellen Renaud, Sue Robinson

Norma Bloice and Gail Hall

Maureen Richardson and Sue Brooks

The KC Field Officer and Club Secretary Chris Knight

Leanne Jackson

free Xmas Hamper won by lucky exhibitor

Dave "Roll up, Roll up" Sedgebeer

Anne Bayliss

a motley crew!

Diane Whitfield and Ellen Renaud

Jill Sheard and Cherrill Deans ....stewarding

Joanne Hall ready to walk the mat with Dallas

Glynn Angell

 

Moira Hannam

Becky Wileman and Lesley Kilcoyne

liquid refreshments anyone?

girls just wanna have fun!   like a fish, Marisa lol

Roxanne Hobbs and Jill Allitt

Judge Chloe Kilcoyne

Richard, Jill and Sue...on the team

looking guilty!  Louise Callaghan and Jill Allitt

Gordon Inglis and David Crossley

the newly appointed Secretary...deep in thought...Chris Knight

a lovely touch....free Sherry and Christmas pies for everyone

Barbara Maddy

Angela Price Moira Hannam

Sue Robinson

 

Jill Allitt and Gordon Inglis

the crowd

Lesley Kilcoyne and Cherrill Deans...tea is served

Jill Allitt and Norma Inglis

Best Bitch!

Reserve Best Bitch!

Best in Show, Reserve Best In Show

Best in Show, Reserve Best In Show and Best Dog/Best Opposite

Best Veteran...Korolevsky Iosef ShCM

Reserve Best in Show...Tillashby Northern Star at Callyspride

Best Opposite...Scotlass Power of Lovep

Best in Show....Bonitos Companeros Moulin Rouge at Craigowl

Best Puppy...Lewharle Izzadorable for Lynmily

came home with spoils and smiles!...Best in Show rosette, bottle of rose wine, and a smashing personalised prezzie for "Sally Salzburg" from her buddy "Wilma Maddy"....great day spent with cracking people and cuddly Cavaliers. It dont get any better!



14th November 2014......extra footage will be posted soon in a Humberside Facebook Album.....you might see yourself and your Cavalier!













 

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 ..the highs and lows in our Cavalier world

 PRECIOUS JADE

Pam Craig writes.."It is with great sadness that I pass on that Jade Cullen(Chlojade) passed away this week. She was 20 years old and had fought Cystic Fibrosis for all her short life. She was awaiting a lung transplant but alas this did not happen. Our thoughts go out to Ann-Marie, Clive, Chloe and many others who loved her dearly."
"Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, 2nd December at 13.20pm  at Gorleston Crematorium. Great Yarmouth. It is Jade's wish that bright colours are worn and anything 'Minion', as this  was her love. Flowers and enquiries to Anglia Co-operative Funerals. Police station Road. Lowestoft. NR32 1NY. Any donations please to the Cystic Fibrosis Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital 

A bright spark has indeed gone out. Jane Tubby Cullen, only 20 years old, from Lowestoft was taken from her family and friends far too soon. Jade fought her cystic fibrosis long and hard, waiting for new lungs but they never came. She was always an inspiration at Top Barn annual Cavalier get together and her courage and buoyant, bright outlook under such tremendous health issues was admirable and an inspiration. She will find peace now....sadly missed and hugs to her adoring family, Ann Marie, Clive and Chloe.

HOW "ART" THOU?

available from Hamshere Gallery

English, circa 1880, Spaniel, reverse intaglio crystal pendant. Very finely carved and painted and three dimensional.The gold worked setting is equally fine. An object first carved in reverse into the underside of a flat-backed piece of rock crystal, with a polished domed cabochon face, which slightly magnifies the finished work, then realistically oil painted in minute detail, also in reverse. Sometimes they were backed with ‘ mother of pearl ‘ to enhance the three dimensional ‘trompe l’oeil’ effect. Moonstone was occasionally used as an alternative material in which to carve.

Just wanted to let you all know that Ian Sidgwick (Paulian) is back home now recuperating from the bypass and would like to thank everyone for all the cards, emails and calls wishing him well. They were all very much appreciated and helped keep his spirits up. Haste ye back, Ian

GET TO KNOW YOUR BREED

Southern Cavalier Club at Discover Dogs at Earls Court. London with Ann Gill and Janet Taylor.Thousands of people visit this event every year.  The main reason it is so popular is that it gives a hands on approach, allowing the public to meet all the Kennel Club recognised pedigree breeds close up. The public can stroke and pat the dogs, talk to the people who breed, show, judge and love their respective breeds. Advice and information is given at each Breed Booth on caring for the needs of each individual breed.

SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS

I was watching the TV programme "Flog It" the other evening and it was coming from Lulworth Castle in Dorset. Whilst the experts found the best antiques and collectibles to take to Auction, presenter Paul Martin was down on the seashore at Lyme Regis and telling us about the incredible Mary Anning, who came from a poor family and kickstarted the craze for fossil hunting in the early 19th century. The painting below popped up on screen and caught my attention. Could that be a Cavalier? Certainly looks like it. So I went and Googled Mary Anning and it was quite fascinating.

 Mary Anning born 1799 and died 1847. The Anning family lived in poverty collecting and selling fossils. Even before Mary's time, locals supplemented their income by selling what were called "curios" to visitors. These were fossils with colourful local names such as "snake-stones"  "devil's fingers", and "verteberries" to which were sometimes attributed medicinal and mystical properties.Fossil collecting was in vogue in the late 18th and early 19th century, at first as a pastime, but gradually transforming into a science as the importance of fossils to geology and biology was understood. Mary was a fossil collector and later a palaeontologist who became known around the world for important finds she made in the Jurassic Marine fossil beds at Lyme Regis in Dorset, where she lived.Her work contributed to fundamental changes in scientific thinking about prehistoric life. Mary Anning searched for fossils in the area's Blue Lias cliffs, particularly during the winter months when landslides exposed new fossils that had to be collected quickly before they were lost to the sea. It was dangerous work, and she nearly lost her life in 1833 during a landslide that killed her dog, Tray. Her discoveries included the first ichthyosaur skeleton correctly identified. Mary was the basis of Terry Sullivan's 1908 tongue twister She sells sea shells....

 A COPPER COUP

 Jennifer Wehkingof St Jon Cavaliers winning BEST IN SHOW under judge Joh Ioia at the Badgerland Cavalier Club's Specialty show with GCH St Jon Copper River, bred by Maureen Pogorzelski.  

 DEDICATED TO THE BARD

Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare is a hidden gem on the banks of the River Thames. Few locals truly appreciate the importance of the little temple. The temple is situated in its own private garden, from which Hampton Court Palace can be seen on the horizon. It is a picturesque octagonal building built in the eighteenth century, and preserves the essence of Hampton from the time. The temple is timeless, and through the windows, you can see almost the same view as Garrick did when he was alive.
The commissioner of the temple, David Garrick, was a Shakespearian actor who lived from 1717-1779. His life resembles a “rags to riches” story as he started his career penniless, and moved to London in the hopes of fulfilling his dreams to become an actor. Through his idolization of William Shakespeare, Garrick changed acting for years to come. Instead of the traditional “proclaiming” style of acting of the time, he experimented with a more contemporary style in which he showed emotions through his facial expressions. He married the beautiful Eva Maria, featured in paintings by Johan Zoffany, and had dogs, including a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel but never had children of his own. Garrick wrote many of his own plays, some of which he acted in lead roles, designed for him by him at Duruy Lane Theatre.
The temple features many works of art, including paintings of Garrick and his family, but also many of Shakespeare himself. The large statue dedicated to William Shakespeare is rumored to feature the body of David Garrick as the model, with Shakespeare as the face.

THEY WON IN CANBERRA 

The following results and photos are from the CKCS of Canberra’s 49th (“Margaret Franze Memorial) Championship Shows held in Canberra on 8/9 November 2014. Thanks to Claire Kaspura/Barbara Killworth

 

 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW..CH COBBETS COCKNEY REBEL (IMP UK)

BEST IN SHOW...INNESVEIL CLASSIC LOVER          

 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW....CH CARIBELLE FAIRY TALE

Karen Bacon writes..  "My darling 5 month old "Betty" was given her wings on Tuesday after a short illness, rare and even more so in such a baby. I still can't believe she has gone or why this has happened, She was given the controversial new Lepto 4 vaccine but whether this is significant or not I shall probably never know.... RIP my sweet girl, taken far too soon xxx"

If anyone has had issues with Lepto 4 please email Bridgette Evans pantyfedwen@outlook.com who is collecting data on numerous reactions to it.

COLIN MANGHAM (Charnavale)
Colin's funeral took place on Friday 21st November at 2.00 p.m. at St Andrews Church, Leicester Forest East, Leicester. Our deepest respect for Sue and the family at this sad time.

If anyone can help Evan Ryan find an Anne Reddaway Tricolour painting or print or a numbered 'Caption' print, can you please contact him on cavalli@live.ie or message him on Facebook.

22ND NOVEMBER 2014