A CLASS ACT 

Castlewytch Touch of Class has gained her Junior Warrantat 11 months of age. Bred and owned by Anne Bayliss she is by Maibee Perfect Touch of Charnavale out of Kaishmar Kristina. Well done Anne and Amber

Britain's Top 10  favourite

dogs

1. Labrador Retriever 2. German Shepherd 3. Border Collie 4.Yorkshire Terrier 5. Boxer 6. Cocker Spaniel 7. Golden Retriever 8.Cavalier King Charles Spaniel9. Bulldog 10. West Highland White Terrier

The Labrador has topped a poll as the nation's favourite dog, receiving almost double the votes of second-placed German Shepherds. The survey showed that the Labrador is the favourite breed across England, Ireland and Scotland, with only the Welsh preferring the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

A long-running and well-loved ad campaign, for toilet paper brand Andrex, featuring a cute Labrador puppy may have helped cement the place of the breed in the nation's heart. "The Labrador Retriever has always been a firm family favourite, so it's not surprising it topped the poll."

The poll, which was coincided with International Dog Day, showed that the nation is patriotic when it comes to choosing its canines - 80 per cent of the top 10 are British breeds.

Despite the old adage of a dog being a man's best friend, it seems that women are actually closer to their dogs, with 65 per cent of women seeking friendship in dogs compared to 54 per cent of men who tend to prefer larger dogs than women, according to the research. Loyalty, cuteness, cleanliness and discipline are the top qualities Brits look for in their dogs, with half preferring a dog that is quiet, the survey revealed.

THOSE DANES WERE GREAT

Gordon and I were invited to judge the entry at the Danish Cavalier Club Festivalin Stoholm on 25^thand 26 July 2015. This was only our second visit to judge in Denmark, the last time being 7 years ago in 2008 in Silkeborg when I judged the entry at an All Breeds show.  As we live in the North East of England, close to Newcastle, getting to Jutland is not the easiest route but we managed! Gordon was judging in Sweden in the Gothenburg area just shortly before the Danish show weekend, so we decided to look into getting a ferry from Gothenburgto Fredrikshaven in Denmark and then driving to Viborg to our motel. 

The plan worked out really well. One small hitch was that the ferry we had booked on, collided with a tanker a few days before we sailed! Thankfully another Stena Line ferry was provided and transported us on the 3 hours sea journey from Sweden to Denmark

We arrived Friday and booked into our accommodation and then went out to look around the area. It was a glorious day and Denmark looked beautiful, bathed in sunshine.

Not so the next day…we awoke to torrential rain. The show, which had been scheduled to be outside, was rethought and quickly moved indoors. Secretary, Suzanne Gamborg met us at the show and introduced as to our Ring stewards who proved to be excellent and a lot of fun.  No language problems at all.  On day one I judged Bitches and Gordon judged Dogs and on day two we swapped. The organisation was first class with an airy, well lit hall and two good sized rings.

 On Saturday there were 74 Cavaliers entered (37 males and 37 females). The absentee rate was low, only 5, leaving 69 for assessing. On the Sunday there were 71 (35males and 36 females) with 6 absent, leaving 65

The 14 classes (7 for each sex) consisted of Baby, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate, Open, Champion and Veteran.

As happens in most countries there were more Blenheimsexhibited than any of the other colours with 30 on Saturday/34 on Sunday but surprisingly it was the Rubieswho took second place with 15/13  followed by 13/10 Tricoloursand 11/8 Black/Tans.

Over the 2 days we awarded

Adults…72 Excellent, 24 Very Good and 1 Good

Babies and Puppies….31 Very Promising and 6 Promising

Overall, the stats show that we were pretty happy with the quality of the Cavaliers and on a personal note, I was pleased to see that the quality was generally higher than in 2008. I think the biggest problem that we saw over the weekend and a fault that is being seen more and more worldwide in the breed, is sloping croups. Perhaps in attempting to deal with gay tails this has taken us to the point of extreme. Now we are seeing tails set too low accompanied by a steep croup that falls away. However, the curling tail dilemma has not been solved and is still there but now with the added flaw of a sloping croup and incorrectly set tail. It is so nice to see a well-placed tail that is set on as a continuation of the spine and I am pleased to say that there were Cavaliers in the top awards who displayed this feature. Never double up on a fault if you are breeding and don’t over compensate by going too far in the other direction. Use dogs where possible who are correct in the area you are trying to improve upon. On the plus side, there were some exciting puppies and many adult dogs who were the correct size with gentle expressions. Light eyes were in the minority and coat textures were good. Temperaments on the whole were as expected with friendly, cheerful Cavaliers.

Some of the dogs exhibited were obviously much loved family pets and came for the day because their owners were members of the Club. I hope they enjoyed the outing. It was the Rubieswho impressed us most in the entry and that was reflected in the placings. Well done to the breeders who made this possible. As always we were seeking a small, balanced, well-made dog with a typical head and expression and outgoing personality. We tried to judge and appreciate the whole dog and not over penalise an exhibit for any one feature that was not exactly what is described in the Standard. Grey areas that do not stray too far from the ideal can still be acceptable when considering the total package.  No dog is perfect, so we were not looking for perfection.

THE WINNERS…….DAY 1

BEST DOG AND BEST OF BREED ...... CHECKER VOM ERLENBACHER –HEMMERICH

BEST BITCH.....TIMON’S PRINCESS LEIA

RESERVE BEST DOG.....EMMETT VOM KANINCHENGARTEN

 
RESERVE BEST BITCH.....NORWEGIANCH LILJESKOGENS JAMAICA PLUM

BEST PUPPIES days 1 and 2...the litter mates ….YOUR LOVING EXCELLENT FIRST CHOICE and YOUR LOVING HOLGER DANSKE

BEST VETERAN at 11 years (both days) NORWEGIAN/DANISH CHAMPION MAGICS CHARM TEABAG

At the end of judging on Saturday night, we enjoyed the social side of the day at the Club Dinner where we were able to relax, eat and drink. The food was delicious and the Danes were in good singing voice!   

The next day we swapped over and went through the entry again. The top dog and bitch were not the same but the variation was only slight and we had no problem agreeing on the ultimate winners.  A different day can see a dog improve or show less favourably. Some dogs show better the second day, whilst others tire after day one.

THE WINNERS …..DAY 2

BEST BITCH and BEST OF BREED.....CASSIOPEIA CAVALIERS IT’S MY MOMENT

BEST DOG.....CEPOS CINNAMON

RESERVE BEST DOG...CHECKER VOM ERLENBACHER –HEMMERICH

RESERVE BEST BITCH......DANISH CHAMPION CAVA CHOICE HOT CONSTELLATION

BEST BITCH AND BEST DOG

...a couple of Junior Handlers

When asked for advice we always say….”Be honest with yourselves. Look at your dogs, read and understand the breed standard, look again at what you are breeding/showing and be critical. See the areas that need improving and acknowledge them. There is always room for improvement. The opinion of honest, knowledgeable judges is a help but at the end of the day it is you the breeders who make the decisions and chose in what direction your breeding programmes are to go.

Travelling with dogs has never been easier and the Internet and technology has made it easier to consider using dogs around the world. Do what it takes to breed the best to the best."

"It was indeed a feast of Cavaliers, good sportsmanship, super organisation and totally enjoyable. " Norma

 BEST IN FESTIVAL(OVER THE 2 DAYS) was CHECKER VOM ERLENBACHER-HEMMERICH bred by Claudia Hansch, owned by Lars Norgaard Jensen and Charlotte Frandsen and exhibited to his success over the weekend by Claus Jensen

BELLA THE BRAVE

Hero dog Bella,a one-year-old Cavalier, could be in line for an animal bravery award after she saved her family from a fire that caused extensive damage to their Belfast home on Tuesday morning.Relatives and neighbours of the Spence family from Campsie Park in the Ballybeen estate in Dundonald say they are lucky to be alive after the blaze broke out.

Bella barked to alert her owners to the fire, thought to have been started by a tumbledryer, and they were then rescued by the Fire Service. Tanya and Paul Spence and their children Amy (13) and Taylor (7) were checked over in hospital and subsequently discharged.

Niece Nicole describes the incident "The dog was in the kitchen in her wee cage and she was barking," she said. "My uncle heard her from upstairs, thought someone was trying to break in, so he went down and opened the door. There was so much smoke. He grabbed at where her cage would be and grabbed her out. They couldn't get out so had to go upstairs and lock themselves in a bedroom and put towels at the door. The fire brigade were then able to get them out.

"The dog is fine, she is showered and fed and happy and really should get an award. She barked and barked and barked. Bella is not a barker, so they knew that something was wrong."

Neighbours said the family had a lucky escape. Among them Jim Nelson, who backed the idea of an animal bravery award for Bella, saying "the wee dog deserves something.I will nominate her".

Fire Service commander Michael Harkin said the family escaped serious injury thanks to the dog and stressed the importance of having a fitted and working smoke alarm.

MICRO MOSAICS

Whilst almost impossible to find these days, these circa 1880, rare and set in gold, dog Micro Mosaic earrings and pin can be found at the Hamshere Gallery costing £480 and £1800.

TOYCLUB OF PORTUGAL

Judge Michael Leonard from Irelandhelped the Toy Club of Portugalcelebrate their 25th Anniversary on 21st August 2015. Bruno Castro(Monte Santa Maria)sends results and photos

 

Honey Magical Melody de la Fieffe au Songeur and

Gayhalo Roulette

 Dom Sebastião do Monte Santa Maria

Pam Lewis (Daraste) has a new email address...she can now be contacted on  

daraste45@gmail.com

The Northern Cavalier show held at the Stafford County showground is a popular one where many 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 and then ending with the Cavalier Club Open show held on site. This year the respectable entry at the Northern club show was judged by Brian Claydon (Brymarden)and Robert Lamont (Moorfields). Here are a few pictures of the day.

The judges

Diane Whitfield with Andy and Dave Sedgbeer

Janet Waller

Katherine Li and Lindsey Gow (suitably shocked!)
 

you got me Laura...

Richard and Kelly Lee

Lorraine Crozier and Mary Drewett

Caroline Ackroyd Gibson and hubby John 

Sue Brooks

Becky Wileman and Michelle Chapman

Bottoms Up with Barbara Maddy! .....celebrating Marc Spall's birthday

Christine Bell, Alison Walker and Maureen Richardson

John Tranter, Malcolm Spark and Michael Brook

DOG CC/BEST IN SHOW withAngela Price

BITCH CC, BITCH RCC and BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

RESERVE DOG CC AND BEST PUPPY DOG

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW with BITCH CC

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Marlen Blessmannhad a great day at the RHA show in Hamm, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, under judge Dennis Homes (Leogem) when her Miletree Solomon bred by Ruta and Peter Towse in the UK, won Best Male, BEST OF BREED and BEST IN SHOW. Marlen wrote "It was a nicely organised show and we are proud to own a "Leogem Award" now. Nice show, great judge and lovely presents for allexhibitors! Spoiled boy "Solly" now has a nice dog pillow on which he can relax"  well done Marlen and Solly

30TH AUGUST 2015

.....waiting to go public...TOP BARN, CKCSC OPEN SHOW, CAVALIER CLUB OF VICTORIA, CAVALIERS SUCCESS IN OBEDIENCE......stay tuned folks!

 INSPIRATIONAL

"Hi everyone....I am AKCCh Sanickro Inspiration of Loch Lomond ...otherwise known as "Morgan". Here at the Vets for my check up. I will be 15 years old in 6 months and life is good."  Bred in the UK by Gill Tomlinson (Eng CH Sanickro Intuition ex Sanickro Royal Jewel) Owned and loved by Jo Anne Mittelman(Loch Lomond)who lives inCalifornia. Continue to inspire "Morgan".

  THE VICTORS

Liz King-Smith (Ispahan) and Virginia Barwell (Charlottetown) made the long trip to Australia to judge this year's CKCS Club of Victoria Championship show. Thank you to Trish Fernleigh and Joy McInnes for getting these pictures to Chatterbox, some courtesy of IngridMatschke Photography.

BEST IN SHOW...CH MATMOR SECRET SOCIETY

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW....CH INNESVEIL CLASSIC LOVER

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW....KORGIL A KISS FROM EDEN

some cute random shots taken at the show

a cuddle of cavaliers............

nice to meet you, to meet you nice
  

Hugo, 12 years young

Life Member Alan Goodman

a groaning trophy table!

 deep in conversation....Bronwyn Schmidt and David Fernleigh 

BEST IN SHOW....CH COBBETTS COCKNEY REBEL (IMP UK)

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW...CH INNESVEIL FIRST LOVE

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW....CHEVALOVE CHANDON
 



GOTTA LOVE THESE OLDIES....

Hi Norma, I have pleasure to tell you that Apricot Anastasia(a daughter of Ch Craigowl Neilson) celebrated her 16th birthdayon 8th August 2015. "Kajsa" is still a happy, lovely lady.". Anja Szyszkiewicz in Sweden

photo taken on her 16th birthday 

another photo taken in 2009 when she won was 10, winning Best Opposite Sex Veteranunder judge Ellie Mordecai

SIT, STAY AND BEYOND!

Lucy Dawson writes "I thought you might like to include a report on the first heat of this year's Obreedience Competition. The first qualifying heat for the 2015/16 Obreedience competition took place on the 23rd August 2015 at a rather stormy Forest Oak, Gloucestershire. For those who haven't heard of it, Obreedience is a team competition created to encourage more breeds in to Obedience, through completing a series of Good Citizen Gold and Obedience exercises.

Each team is made up of four dogs and two reserves of one breed. All four dogs had to complete a group heelwork exercise, then each dog had to do one individual exercise - Send to bed, Stop on Recall, Retrieve, & Scent. Our team were absolutely superb and came 2nd out of the 8 teams entered at Forest Oak. The top teams after the four heats get to go through to the final which will take place at Crufts 2016. Here is a photo of all the Cavaliers who were at the KC Rally trial where the competition took place (plus our trainers Jack Russell - Spot) and the proud team with their rosettes - Team Captain Claire Price with Monamatapa Ngozi NtombiEleanor Hogan withEvaraven Sophie, Barbara Taylor with Taybar Annabella andTracey Smith with Taybar Jemima– Also on the team but not competing today were Lucy Dawson's Luphenex Let Me Entertain You and Cloudywing’s Charlotte of Luphenexand reserve handler Chris Clements. Go Team Cavalier, you do us proud..

 

 

 

 

THE ROCK STAR

"Adding to his list of titles, Multi BISS CKCSC Ch/AKC GCh/CanCh Dreamvale Motley Crüe JWfinished his Canadian Championship in two weekends. We are beyond thrilled."  .....congratulations to Liz and Karen and 'rock on' the effervescent "Tommy" .

 MORNING CAMPERS

The beginning of August saw more Cavalierites than ever make the pilgrimage to Top Barn Farm near Worcester to camp for 2 weeks and make fun in the sun (or rain!). Here are some lovely moments of the gathering.
This year became International with glampers from USA and Belgium.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

motorhomes, caravans, tents

 

 

Gladys Baillie

 

 

Sandra Moger, Elaine Berwick, Kirsty McMurray, Paula Ayers

 

the winning team at the Quiz night

 

 

 

guess this team didn't win!

 

Liz McInally fixes the lights and Hilda Brewer fixes the wine

 

 

 

we helped Eddie Edwards celebrate his 70th with Pimms of course

 

 

Lucinda Rhodes judged the Fun Match....with some cracking prizes
 

David Moger easing his self into the day

 

Kathy Gentil ready to go shopping!

 

Connor and Mum Becky Jaramillo

 

Wilma Sutherland, Sandra Coles and Chris Dix enjoy the sunshine

Pauline Roberts and Hilda Brewer

 

 

Gunther and Nathalie from Belgium

 

Paula Ayers and Kathy Gentil from USA

 

   

Richard and Kelly Lee and Bill Knight

Biddy Koster

 

 
 Cheers everyone....

2 new Champions were celebrated with cakes and nibbles

 

Hip Hip Hooray....for Dee Dee and Ripley

 

 

Sandra Moger, Julie Guvercin, Liz MacInally and Paula Ayers

 

some special Birthdays took place over the fortnight

 

a cake for every occasion!

 

 

Will I Am Eustace

 

 Laura Davies

 

 leave it to Cassie Stanton to know how...

 

 

 

last supper down at the pub

 

 

 beautiful setting by the River Severn

 

 

 final day.... most gone home ....but the last men standing....Sandra and David

 

WHAT THE VICTORIANS DID FOR DOGS
by David Hancock

The Victorian era was a time of great change combined with remarkable stability. This was true in the world of the domestic dog just as much as in political and social life. Most of our native breeds of dog were established in this time. The influence of Britain throughout the world meant that British dogs were widely exported and valued abroad. The obsession of the ruling classes with field
sports led to the development of superlative sporting breeds still renowned internationally. The introduction of dog shows, mirroring the livestock and hound shows already held in many parts of Britain, brought a new emphasis on the types of dog previously often only loosely collected into what became recognized breeds.

The founding of the Kennel Club in 1873 gave the world its first
organisation of this type in the world. The first conformation dog show, held in 1859, led to a need for a controlling body, with a framework for the conduct of shows and a system for exhibiting and judging. Away from the show ring, the gentry favoured their setters and pointers, the humbler hunters their terriers and lurchers, the shepherds their clever herding dogs, the butchers their bulldogs and chimney sweeps their bull terriers. But ornamental dogs became more widespread too as small exotic dogs from distant countries caught the eye of wealthy patrons, sometimes attracting the royal eye too.

Sadly some breed-types were not to be perpetuated and disappeared: our decoy dog, the English Water Spaniel, the Devon Cocker, the Llanidloes Setter, the Smithfield Sheepdog and the Black and Tan broken-coated Terrier. Some breed-types were
subsumed into developing breeds, especially the terrier breeds from more remote areas. This was the time when the pure-bred dog became king and for the first time in our history, dogs became prized not for what they could do but for what they looked like, a new dimension. But on the credit side, many breeds were saved by being brought into public prominence and promoted by dedicated
fanciers. Order and credibility was introduced into the showing and judging of pure-bred dogs.

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Royal patronage led to a number of breeds becoming either
known for the first time or more widely favoured. Victoria ascended the throne at the tender age of 18 in 1837, her much-adored Spaniel 'Dash' then being her devoted companion. After her Coronation, it was alleged that she hurried home to bath him. She was to favour and own several other breeds: Dachshunds, Skye Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Pomeranians, Pugs, Maltese and Collies. One of her
Collies, "Squire" was white, not a recognised colour in the breed today. Queen Victoria entered the initial Crufts dog show in 1891, with six Pomeranians, each weighing around 30lbs! She had kennels built at Sandringham to house 60 hounds, the present Queen's Labradors being housed there today. Her heir, Edward VII, continued the family interest in dogs; he showed Chows, Skye Terriers and Basset Hounds, Queen Alexandra favouring Borzois and 'Japanese Spaniels' too. Edward's funeral procession was led by his close companion "Caesar", a Fox Terrier. The Royal Family's dedicated interest in dogs undoubtedly affected public attitudes both to dogs and to the breeds they favoured in the second half of the nineteenth century.

 

For Crufts in 1893, the Czar of Russia sent over a splendid team of 18 Borzois, from his hunting kennels.The nobility and landed gentry in Victorian times had a huge influence on dogs, sporting breeds especially. The president of the KC was a duke, as was his vicepresident. In the non-sporting breeds, Lady Alexander favoured Collies, as did Princess de Montglyon. Lady Lewis and Lady Pilkington were members of the Bulldog Club, Lady Brassey is said to have introduced the black Pug to us. More famous in the Pug world were Lady Willoughby de Eresby and Lady Reid. The Duchess of Richmond promoted the Pekingese, with the 'Japanese Spaniels' drawing the support of the Countess of Malmesbury, Lady de Ramsey, Countess Wharncliff, Lady Probyn and the Countess of Warwick. Princess Sophie Duleep-Singh bred quality black Poms.

This is an impressive list but a very noticeable difference between the patronage of breeds of dog in Victorian times and now, is the almost negligible involvement of the nobility nowadays. Once, their interest guaranteed support for many breeds, a higher profile for the Kennel Club and the promotion of dogs for their sake rather than the bank balance. However I believe it is fair to state that the major contribution to the development of breeds as such came from lower down' the Victorian social scale, from the more plebian fanciers, as well as the dedication of the squires and yeomen breeders.

Grand paintings in stately homes tell us much of the sporting and Toy breeds; you have to go 'folk art' to see depictions of the humbler Bull Terriers, Bulldogs, working terriers, lurchers and the pastoral dogs. Pointers and setters have had whole libraries of books devoted to them, but it was not until the latter end of Victoria's reign
that the terrier and pastoral breeds, owned and worked by the humbler hunters and shepherds, received the literary attention they deserved. Bulldogs, long associated with the disreputable, were given prominence by breeders such as Bill George, and Bull Terriers, once developed for fighting purposes, fashioned by James Hinks, a Birmingham dog-dealer. Both breeds were favoured by sweeps,
boxers and street-traders, as was the English White Terrier, now lost to us. Fox Terriers moved from the hunt stables to the drawing room, with the Rev. John Russell favouring his type in Devonshire. The romanticization of the dog was widespread; the Rev Cuming MacDona magnifying the feats of the St. Bernard for example, before selling his St Bernard pups for comparatively large sums. Landseer depicted the rescue feats of the Newfoundland too, with many Victorian artists recording on canvas the more sentimental side of the man-dog
relationship, at a time when cruelty to dogs was widespread. Dog-carts were banned, not out of concern for traffic flow, but out of compassion for the hard life inflicted on the dogs involved. Sadly too, freak dogs were sought by some misguided people, with dwarf specimens, the heaviest Mastiff, the tallest Great Dane, the Bulldog with the shortest muzzle, tiny terriers, minute Poms and miniature spaniels, often called trawler spaniels, being advertised. Foreign dogs became the desired possessions of those able to afford them - the Schipperke from Belgium, the Samoyed from Siberia, the Saluki from Arabia, the Tibetan breeds, the Borzoi from Russia (two being presented to Queen Victoria, as Russian Fan-tailed Greyhounds) and the Elkhound from Norway.

The seeking of exotic and exaggerated dogs, made fashionable in Victorian England has sadly continued; more breeds with a foreign origin are now registered with our Kennel Club than our native breeds. Fashion alone has led to some breeds being overbred and then neglected, as the copycat mentality was expressed. The Victorians set a precedent in these regards which has not been kind to dogs. But their enlightened approach to animal welfare, strongly supported by Victorian society, led to campaigns against the vivisection of strays and the muzzling laws, culminating in the emergence of The National Canine Defence League, founded in
1891 at Crufts dog show. Valuable work by the RSPCA led to dogs' homes being established. After one landmark cruelty case, The Morning Advertiser asked with sarcasm, how the society proposed to regulate the pace of hunting, adding that when even rat-killing and pigeon-shooting would be banned, a true Englishman would have no option but to emigrate. The pace of hunting is certainly different
now.

The long reign of Queen Victoria witnessed huge changes to Britain and the world and the world of dogs was no exception, undergoing changes with far-reaching implications. Britain had a wide reputation as a breeder of livestock; the existence of Empire ensured that British sporting styles and social trends soon spread all over the globe. When, in the days before quarantine, British landed gentry went on sporting tours, their dogs went with them. When British livestock was exported, the herding dogs went too. When the British emigrated or went to work for extended periods in places like India, their dogs went with them. In the second half of the nineteenth century British
dogs became known in most parts of the world.

This widening influence was accompanied by changes at home; dog shows became fashionable, field trials were introduced and both hunting and shooting became 'must-do' events in the countryside. Shows and trials brought a need for registration so that a dog's
identity could be verified. As the range and frequency of shot increased so the needs of  sportsmen in their supporting dogs changed too. In the hunting field the better breeding of hounds received much more attention. Companion dogs too were influenced by greater foreign travel and the subsequent introduction here
of exotic breeds from distant places. At the same time came more focus on animal welfare, the moral repugnance towards some barbaric so-called 'sports', greater concern over the plight of street-dogs, draught-dogs especially, and a move towards more enlightened training and less 'breaking' of dogs. 
Royal patronage and the obsession of the nobility with field sports gave some types of dog a higher profile. But the desire to produce dogs which closely resembled their parents and bred true to type, a fall-out of the show ring, led to the production of pure breeds. Of course, before that, breed-type was established in some cases with Greyhounds, Beagles, Pointers and Deerhounds usually looking like their ancestors. But from now on closed gene pools were to be respected and purity of breeding revered. For the first time in dogdom, it wasn't just a case of breeding good dog to good dog, both parents had to be registered and out-crossing was frowned upon.
This development has had a marked effect on the well-being of the dog. Breeding from a closed gene pool is fine when things
are going well but disastrous when inbred faults and genetic flaws are
encountered. The Victorian era may have given us the breeds but it has also given us the problems arising from in-breeding, conducted for a century in some cases. Our lives have been enriched by the breeds of dog handed down to us by our Victorian ancestors; now we must use scientific advances and increased veterinary knowledge to capitalise on and not be penalised by the admirable pioneering work done by the Victorians. This is the challenge for the coming century.

      



5th SEPTEMBER 2015


NEXT ISSUE...THE CAVALIER CLUB OPEN SHOW plus a History maker....

 

 

 

 
THE SUN SHINES ON THE

RIGHTEOUS enjoying their day

at THE CKCS CLUB SHOW...

part 2

Richard Lee

Paula Ayers, Norma and Kathy Gentil
 
Sandra Cole, Janet Taylor and Lizzie Cole

Richard Chapman
 
Lisa Gamble

Elaine McInally

Michelle Chapman and Marilyn Claydon

Lesley Kilcoyne

 Mary Hughes

Gail Hall and ?

Marilyn Claydon, Audrey Townsend and Pauline Sidgwick
 

Andy Sedgbeer

Jeff Hindle and Brian Claydon

Bridgette Evans and Hubby

Ray Waddington

Lisa Gamble and Rosemary Eustace

Sue Mangham and daughter and Chris and Rob Dix

Amelia Gamble

Andy Shone and Maxine with Jeff Hindle

the dapper Mr Lee...

Hazel Edwards and Sandra Moger

Kirstie in full cackle!

Lee Todd and Louise Callaghan

Lizzie Cole....I want those earrings!

Gunter Vandenreyt

David Moger washing the dog a la Top Barn style

Lorraine Crozier, ?? Ann Newell 
 

Chris Knight

Laura turns the tables on photographers Lee and Norma

and we were all so happy to witness "The Reunion"...see link below

sorry having trouble linking...

12TH SEPTEMBER 2015

 "The Gentlemen of the Duke of

Orleans in the Habit of

Saint-Cloud"

Louis Carrogis Carmontelle Paris 1717-1806  

thanks to Bruno Castro for sending details of this drawing which appears in the catalogue of Sothebys for an estimated price 250,000 - 350,000 Euros

 https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sothebys.com%2Fen%2Fauctions%2Fecatalogue%2F2015%2Fcollection-histoire-famille-france-pf1531%2Flot.6.html&h=3AQGato6z

....the closest I ever got to this piece of art is a cushion....

THE OTHER "BOE" BOY

I am not talking about the world famous English tenor Alfie Boe, but the successful Black and Tan Cavalier dog, CH HARANA ALFIE BOE(born on 27^th October 2010) who is just as celebrated, but in our canine circles. The lovely ruby, Ch Chamanic Lucasta won 9 CCs in her career, making her the top wholecolour in the history of the breed but at Scottish Kennel Club All Breeds show, a few weeks ago, 'Alfie' went one better, by bringing his CC total to 10 (plus 9 RCC) breaking the record and writing him into the History books. He was steered to this success by his owner/breeder Lucy Kosterand whilst in the past many wholecolours struggled to compete on an equal quality footing with the particolours, 'Alfie' had no problem. This is endorsed by the fact that in 2013 he was TOP CAVALIER in the UK Cavalier KCS Club Points table.The first time a wholecolour has ever won this accolade. His sister ‘Cilla Black’ ran a close 2^nd. Since he graced the ring as a puppy he has won at the highest levels at Club shows and General Championships shows going Best in Show at the 2013 CKCSC and the Southern Cavalier Club Championship shows. Now in his 5^th year he still continues to shine in the ring, now alongside his notable children.

FOR ASPIRING JUDGES

Should anyone wishing to update their judging CV please send it to Humberside ClubSecretary, Chris Knight, before the end of October as the Club will be printing the new Judges' list at the beginning of 2016. Anyone who has judged CCs for the first time in 2015 will automatically be upgraded/added to the A1 list so those that fall into this category do not need to specially send in their CV. Please privately message Chris Carolus Knight on FaceBook if wish to send by email.

 

Janine King(Nidra Cavaliers in Invercargill, New Zealand) has a new email address   nidra@xtra.co.nz

THE CAVALIER CLUB OPEN

SHOW..part 1

    Cherrill Deans (Clockpelters) judged the Club Open show held, as in previous years, at Top Barn Farm, near Worcester. Things looked bleak the night before with wind and rain but good luck was on the side of the Cavaliers and the day dawned bright, dry and the sun made a welcome appearance putting everyone, in ice cream mode! Here are some pics inside the ring...I will do a separate Chatterbox showing what was happening outside...

from Judge Cherrill....

"First and foremost, my heartfelt thanks must go to the Officers and Committee for giving me the great honour of judging the Club’s Open Show at what must be one of the most popular open shows of the cavalier year.   I really enjoyed the day, and was grateful for the opportunity to go over some really top class exhibits.  Hardly any exhibits today had gay tails, I but would just sound a note of caution on not going too far the other way with low tail sets.   Eyes are generally really good now, practically no white of eye seen, and most were of good size and shape.  Heavy rains just the day before had given way to a warm sunshine allowing the show its usual happy garden party atmosphere.   There was an ample ring beside the marquee, set out in the in-out style, making it possible to judge the dogs on the table under cover. My thanks to the stewards looked after me admirably, and for the lunch which was excellent, and for my lovely gift of a picture from a favourite artist which will be much admire".

 
MAJOR WINNERS

 BEST DOG/BEST IN SHOW...CAVALIEGH ICEMAN JW

CAVALIEGH ICEMAN JW

BEST BITCH...CAVALIEGH HONESTY

RESERVE BEST DOG...CHARNELL JAMESON

RESERVE BEST BITCH....DERANMAR JOCELYN

BEST PUPPY...CASTLEWYTCH TOUCH OF CLASS

BEST PUPPY DOG... CASTLEWYTCH RAVE ON WITH RUSSMIC

BEST VETERAN...JOLAINEY SUGAR BABE

  ....and a few of the hardworking committee

Rachel Surman and Gaye Lowe

Becky Wileman

Elaine Berwick

Veronica Hull, Sheena Maclaine

Rick Aldous and Becky...stewards

 

and Lucy Koster who as Show Manager did so much to pull it all together.....seen here celebrating after the event

some of the other class winners.....DOGS

VETERAN....Kellorian Head Over Heels

POST GRAD B/T OR RUBY...Sancana Daddy Cool

LIMIT ......Lochbuie Keswick

OPEN.....Garlouchi Just Magic of Charnavale

BITCHES

MINOR PUPPY...Ellemich Mary Berry

JUNIOR....Ellemich Infusion

VETERAN...Jolainey Sugar Babe

POST GRAD B/T OR RUBY....BeaudaleBo Peep

LIMIT....Tillashby Northern Star at Callyspride JW SCHM



...and a couple of cuties who were probably thinking they were Cavaliers!

  NOW CHECK OUT PART 2..PEOPLE WATCHING

 
 12TH SEPTEMBER 2015

 
 FIND THE SHOWS....by Grahame Ford
 



 DOG SHOW IN ICELAND 

Mitzi Morrison (Lewisisle Cavaliers) lives in Worthing and travelled to the Land of Fire and Ice a few weeks ago to judge at the Rexhundar Show. She writes...."I have attached a couple of photographs taken at the Rexhundar Show held on the 5th and 6th September 2015 in Reykjavik, Iceland where I was judging. There were 112 exhibits entered over the 2 days and the entries were mainly Toy breeds with a mixture of breeds from the other Groups. Winning BIS was the the Japanese Chin, Perlukots Fluga who won the Toy Group with Reserve Best in Show going to the Group 6 winner, the Pomeranian INTUCH Skelja Flirter. In the top photo is the Japanese Chin winning the Toy Group seen with the Reserve in Group... the Cavalier Dalsmynnis Bangsi.

Ken Town (Barsac),after a number of years living in Scotland, moved on 24 September 2015 to North West England. He is now residing at 2 Oakleigh. Crawford Village. West Lancashire. WN8 9QU.

Tatiana Sukachevlives in Moscow...what a great shot of her Cavalier "Brightlights of Moscow Believe Your Heart" doing Agility.

 

 There was a good turn out at the NEW ZEALAND CAVALIER CHAT FACEBOOK GROUP EXPO event held on 19th September where there was a great First Aid talk given by a Vet followed by free heart checks and dental advice. Doggy items were for sale, plenty of grooming tips and photo shoots, as well as an agility tunnel for anyone who cared to try their hand. And of course, lots of food at a shared buffet lunch. Thanks to Jan Eatock (Darilance Cavaliers) in the North Island for this report and photos.

 
PIPER and his Heart Certificate

 

 

 
TIME TO PUT YOUR FEET UP!

CAVALIERS AT WORK

Claire Price lets us know how the Cavalier Obreedience teamis getting on in their qualification process for the finals at Crufts 2016.

 PET ME

When Joanna Matson and her even-keeled Cavalier, Melinda arrived at the Sacramento International Airport on Friday, the first thing she did was look at the digital displays for delayed flights.“Okay, gates 19 and 20 have been waiting for more than an hour. Well here come the relaxation corps."

Sacramento International is the newest of about 30 airports across the country partnering with volunteer therapy dogs and their handlers in an effort to improve travelers’ experience. Airport officials expect the animals that make up the Boarding Area Relaxation Corps – which yields the adorable acronym BARC – will help relax passengers and make wait times go by faster.

"I’ve never seen anything like it before,”said passenger Kate Carney, while she waited for her flight home to Portland. “People have a certain amount of anxiety about flying and dogs are kind of natural therapists so I think it’s great.”

Research has shown that interaction with therapy animals can reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Even if travelers didn’t pet the dogs, passengers’ faces generally lit up when they saw the animals. There are now 21 airport-approved BARC teams. The organization is trying to have teams at the airport two or three times per week at each of the terminals and more often as it recruits more volunteers.

 Sara Nordin ‘Cavamirs’ headed down under to judge in Australia and New Zealand, leaving her homeland Sweden far behind. Her are some photos of her judging at the Cavalier Club of New South Walescourtesy of Barbara Killworth.

                                Dog CC/Best In Show..... Grand Champion Lookingglass Quartermaster

Bitch CC/Runner-up Best In Show..... Ch Matmor Secret
Society

Reserve Dog CC....Ch Matmor Thriller

Reserve Bitch CC...Ch Elvenhome My Funny Valentine

BEST BABY IN SHOW...MATMOR RHYTHM IS MY BUSINESS

BEST OPPOSITE... ELVENHOMEA FINE ROMANCE

 from the Cavalier Club Magazine 20 years ago...

THINGS YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDNT DARE ASK!featuring KEVAN BERRY (RICKSBURY)

The Humberside Cavalier Club held anOpen show atBircotes near Doncaster on 6th September with Bridgette Evans (Svena) judging the main classes and Alison Walker (Kayceekay) doing the 3 Special Award Classes which gives the opportunity for B and C list judges to progress and include these numbers on their CV. Here are some pictures from the day.

                      Gordon and Lisa Murray Banthorpe

Maureen Scott

Mags Reeson and Marisa Colavecchia

Gail Hall, Roxanne Hobbs, Becky Wileman

Maxine Fox Shone and Sue Brooks

Sue Mangham, Norma and Maxine

 

Alison Walker

Mary Drewett and Sylvia Lymer

Marilyn Claydon and Anne Bayliss

 
Ted Rogerson

BEST PUPPY DOG/BPIS, BEST DOG, RESERVE BEST DOG/BEST VETERAN


RESERVE BEST BITCH, BEST BITCH/BIS, BEST PUPPY BITCH

Carolus Felicitation at Beaconsflyde.....BB/BIS

Beaconsflyde Fade to Black...BD/BOS/RBIS

Honeybet My Way....RBD/BVIS

Bonitos Companeros Crystal at Craigowl JW..RBB

Castlewytch Perfection for Charnavale...BPIS

Granasil Golden Mitzy at Rootessma...BPB

 BRIDGETTE'S CRITIQUE......I was delighted to be invited to judge this show and offer my grateful thanks to the committee and my stewards, Maxine Fox- Shone & Cherrill Deans for keeping proceedings running smoothly. I'd also like to thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs under me for assessment, a good entry numerically, however, marred by a number of absentees.
Temperaments on all exhibits without exception were excellent, I only had one bad bite and all eyes appeared dark.
Now in the spirit of maintaining our lovely breed, and leaving a legacy for those who come after us,  I do have a couple of concerns, although I appreciate this is a members show and not all exhibits are destined for breeding programs, I did find it very difficult to produce a consistant line up, size and type varied.
Trimming ! there is a fine line between, tidying the underneath and hacking all the hair off the feet, this line has clearly been crossed in some instances.

 29TH SEPTEMBER 2015

LET'S GO TO SCOTLAND

The Scottish Cavalier Clubheld it's Championship show at Lanark on 17th October 2015. Judging for the first time at this level were Debbie Kerr (Kinvaar)and Rachel Surman (Vallender)

Enjoy some of the happenings in my photos ...details of the winners will appear in the usual results section of www.cavaliers.co.uk

Debbie Kerr judged dogs and Rachel Surman did Bitches whilst Dave Smith stood by as referee, if required.

Karen Bacon, Brian Cochrane, Gordon Inglis, Alison Shennan, Moira Jones

 two assistants selling  the "handmade by Fifi" beds

Norma and George Donaldson

AndyVella...watch those fingers!

Malcolm Spark and Alison Walker....wake up Malc!

Jemima Hitchin with Karen Bacon's "Darcy"

Sue Dawber and Barbara Finney

Mervyn Hunter gets lucky

Sheena Maclaine and Kirsty McMurray

Frank and Jean Ballantyne

Jane Timbers and Liz Smith

Sue Smith

 ...think Fiona "hand made by Fifi" McKerrell approves of Gordon's purchase 

Kelly Lee being photo bombed...

Terry Bickerton

Sheila Hindle and Ellisiana Shan Tung in the Veterans Parade

some of the Veterans who proudly went around the ring

Richard Lee and Ray Waddington

Sarah Perry

Janet Patrick and Elspeth Glen

Gordon Inglis

Sue Levitt

Anna Fisk, Carol Godwin, Angela Bates and Estelle Dodds

Sue Deemer and Dawn Hunter

John Gaskill

Margaret Cochrane

Chairman Dick Morrison......cheeky

Dick with his serious face on...pic by Richard Lee

Gale Hall...pic by Richard Lee

ringside chatter

THE CONTRARYCAVALIER!

Joyce Hall from Newton Le Willows in Merseyside  tells this comical story that is so typical of Cavaliers who certainly know what they like and don't like....."Our Lois has been struggling to jump onto the bed and settee since being diagnosed with SM. The latter is not a problem as we are there and comparatively active anyway, so coming and going is just a minor irritation. The bed is another matter, as she obviously becomes uncomfortable and so is restless and then she jumps down and in a little while wants to be back on the bed. After several nights being disturbed on numerous occasions by her whining, and after one particular night when I got up SEVEN times to help her onto the bed, I decided that I’d had enough and searched Amazon  for some steps.

I found a super set, fleece covered, stable and easily assembled, important in a household where the man of the house is dyspraxic. They are the best thing I ever bought but Lois has decided she hates them with a passion and has suddenly discovered that she can jump onto any surface, no matter how high, if the alternative is using those perishing steps!! It was £20 well spent even though they’ve never been used! Now I have had an email from Amazon asking me to review them!" Thanks, Joyce, for that ...made my day brighter just picturing Lois being so contrary.

CANADIAN CAVALIER 

ROYALTY

I was sad to hear that Brigida Reynolds of Mostyn Cavalierspassed
away on September 27th, 2015 at the age of 95.

A very special, knowledgeable lady who contributed much to the breed through her beloved Can Ch Salador Celtic Dirk who was the sire of  such greats as Can & CKCSC Ch Rutherford Elliot of Shagbark and CKCSC Ch Ravenrush Tartan. We may never see the likes of her again...RIP Brigida

 
above photo taken at the Canadian Specialty in 2013 when Brigida was  93...still studying form!

KNOW THAT FACE?

a long shot I know...but does anyone recognise anyone in this picture sent to me by Sandra Coles? It was taken at Bournemouth in 1952/53 and Sandra received it from Deborah Cobb who used to show Cavaliers along with her mother. The little girl showing the Cocker is Deborah's sister. I guess it was a Junior Handlers class....

CHANGE OF EMAIL

  Cheryl Lorditchfrom Pennsylvania can now be reached on  jovanpersians@comcast.net

THE TIKI CAVALIER CLUB

NEW ZEALAND

Rosie Swinkels, Secretary of the Clubsends results and photos from their first-ever "double specialty" championship show, held over a beautiful weekend at NZKC Exhibition Centre, Ardmore, Auckland. They were blessed with warm and sunny Spring weather, with exhibitors from Southern regions of New Zealand wishing they had packed lighter clothing. (of course, as we in the Northern Hemisphere look forward to Winter....October is Spring time down under in the Southern Hemisphere)  Next year the Tiki Club is planning a very special celebration for their 50th Jubilee celebration. To keep up to date with events you can log on to www.tikicavalier.org.nz  and also view their Face book page  www.facebook.com/tikickcsclub

Silver Piper Show 

JudgeSara Nordin (CAVAMIRS)Sweden


BEST IN SHOW...NZ Ch Brendamay Walking in Memphis  (Imp Aust), owned by L. Strickett

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW ....NZ Ch Kabob Elegance Galore (Imp Aust) owned by A Mew

Glenarm RosebowlShow

Judge James Mackender (UNEEK) Australia

BEST IN SHOW....NZ Spec Gr Ch Melloway Femme Fatale(Imp Aust), owned by S Walker

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW....Aust/NZ Ch Shadola Leading Lady owned by P Decke

some additional information from Pam Decke...her 10 and half year old Blenheim girl Ch Shadola Leading Lady was BEST VETERAN under Sara so was absolutely thrilled on the following day to not only get BVIS once more but went onto Reserve Best Bitch and RBIS.

IRELAND BOUND?

Jill Swanston (PAMOJILL) is wondering if there would be anyone interested in organising a coach for the Northern Ireland Cavalier Club "back to back" shows next year with judges Ming Li (Avalcier) on 30th April and Ken Town (Barsac) on 1st May. This might prove to be cheaper if a number were going over with a hotel or B&B package.  As Mary Gaw arranges an Irvine Coach for Crufts, Jill suggests perhaps this could be a possible meeting point.ANY THOUGHTS ANYONE?

Veronica Hull and Linda McKinnon with Ch Rose Arbor Hoochie Koochie

 Anne Eckersley and Bob Whitney and Ch Miletree Carnival

THERAPY IN TEXAS

 Carol and Gary Hall's 8-year-old Cavalier "Marley" visits the Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Centre in Midland, Texas as a Therapy dog. His greatest gift is his ability to provide comfort at times when no human can.

The Children’s Advocacy Center, established in Midland County in Texas in 1996, conducts forensic interviews for Child Protective Services and law enforcement of children ages 3-17 alleging sexual abuse, severe physical abuse or bearing witness to violent crimes. The goal of the CAC is to limit the number of times a child is interviewed to prevent further traumatization and suffering.

The therapy dog program -- Pawz for Kids -- was developed to help create a more positive and comforting environment at MRCCAC for those children coming in at a crisis point in their lives and often sharing about their abuse for the first time. The impact of therapy dogs on children who have experienced trauma is clear to those who witness the interaction between dog and child every day. Hundreds of colorful handprints line the walls, each marked with a name and date-denoting each young survivor who has come to MRCCAC to tell their story. Despite the brightness of those multi-coloured little hands, it’s an emotional experience to walk through those halls and realize just how many children have suffered from sexual or severe physical abuse or trauma in this community. At the end of the hall, or at the beginning, depending on which way you look at it, is a wall adorned with photos of therapy dogs, those who have passed on and those who are currently serving.

“There was a young girl that came in one time, she was hugging herself in a little ball, wearing a big sweatshirt backwards,” Carol said. “Marley came over to her and just sat with her, leaning against her legs. After a little while, she reached out and put her hand on his head and smiled a little bit. We never know what the kids have been through and we don’t ask them. But somehow Marley knows. Dogs can connect when no one else can.”

 CONGRATULAZIONI, AURORA

Since she started Junior handling at 11 years of age, Aurora De Poli from Cremona in Lombardy in Italy, has had phenomenal success in competitions. Now at the tender age of 15 she is a Multi Ch Junior Handler (the only multi Ch in Italy) and has been in the Top 10 at the World Dog Shows in Budapest and Helsinki. In Monaco, showing her Cavalier she won the Champion Junior Handler qualifying her for the final at Crufts and the World Dog Show final in Milan where she was in the Top 10 in the World.
Just the other week she travelled to Athens in Greece and won the competition handling a Whippet.

 

 

 CHRISTMAS IS COMING.....

and so is the CKCSC OPEN

SHOW

Entries close on Saturday 24th October for the CKCS Club's Christmas Open Show... Saturday 5th December 2015 at Claverdon Church Centre Claverdon Warwickshire CV35 8PB

GET YOUR RESCUE CALENDAR

NOW





The Humberside C.K.C.S Rescue calendar for 2016 is now on sale showing the UK Cavalier Clubs show dates for next year and also the Cavalier days at the General Championship shows. It can be bought for £7 plus 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. Also checkout www.cavaliers.co.uk/humberside.htm

it is a great cause that deserves our support.....and the calendar is so cute...!

19TH OCTOBER 2015

incredibly rare cameo ring set in 9 carat gold  

Circa 1880

£ 1800 / $ 2800

www.hamsheregallery.co.uk

CANBERRA CAVALIER QUILT

Tricolour –  Ch Craigowl Out of the Blue

JUNIOR WARRANT

FOR JULIE AND

JESSICA

Julie Guvercin is proud to announce that her Charnell Jessica at Glebeheath has gained her Junior Warrant.Bred by Sandra Ireland out of Charnell Imagine and sired by Ch Pascavale Jamie. Congratulations.

DEARLY DEPARTED

Joyce Smith (Fenmist) from Penicuik in Midlothian, Scotland passed away on 20th October 2015 aged 90. Although not active for several years Joyce and husband Charlie still took an interest in the breed. In fact, this year which saw them celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary they attended the Scottish Cavalier Club Open show in June. Joyce's funeral took place on Friday 30th October at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel. Sadly, Charlie is not well at the moment either. Our thoughts are with Charlie and the family.

CAN YOU HAVE A LOOK?

 It is so lovely to win trophies at Cavalier Club shows but these are normally awarded per annum so have to be returned to the Club to be given out to the next winner. The cup shown above is the Paulian trophy awarded at the Scottish CKCS Club Open Showand has gone missing. Can I ask that anyone who has ever attended the Open shows in Scotland have a look on their shelves and in their cupboards as it just may be lurking. 

JUST BREATHE

 4 year old Cavalier, Celia, is patient as her owner lifts her onto the lectern at the Lakeville, Minnesota City Council meeting and was unperturbed when a closefitting oxygen mask was put over her muzzle.

Invisible Fence Brand started the Pet Oxygen Mask Donation Program to provide oxygen mask kits to first responders and have donated eight animal rescue oxygen mask kits to the Lakeville Fire Department — two for each fire station. The kits come with three sizes of masks to fit everything from a kitten to a German shepherd, and a slip lead, a type of leash that lets firefighters or EMTs control a frightened or aggressive dog. An instruction sheet in each kit lists the recommended oxygen level for each animal.

Although the U.S. Fire Administration doesn’t keep track of the number of pets that die in fires, Invisible Fence said its sources have put the number at 40,000 to 150,000 each year. Invisible Fence said the company has donated more than 11,000 pet oxygen masks since it started Project Breathe. After the City Council meeting in Lakeville on Monday, Francis and veterinarian Dr. Paula Schanck of Southfork Animal Hospital headed to the fire station across the street to show firefighters how to use the masks. 

HOW "ART" THOU?

Paris Tableau, the International Fair for Old Master paintings, returns for its 5th edition in 2015 from November 11-15 at the Palais Brongniart. Highlights of the fair include “

A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel” by Simon de Vos (1603 – 1676)            

  
Congratulations to Arnold Jacques (of Maeslyyn Cavaliers) in Belgium who has now passed all the necessary theoretical and practical examinations and has been officially nominated as an International FCI judge for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

CHECK IT OUT...NEW

CHAMPIONS

The smiles say it all...Checker vom Erlenbacher-Hemmerich is now aDanish Championto the delight of his owners Lotte Frandsen and Lars Norgaard Jensen and ace handler Claus Jensen. Not satisfied with one, Lotte and Lars have made up another new Champion in their Blenheim boy Atti's Just a Gameboy.

......we stay in Scandinavia but move on to Norway where the EUROPEAN WINNERS SHOW was held this year in Oslo in September with UK Frank Kane judging Cavaliers

Pauliina Lantta and her sister Eveliina(Gillespie Cavaliers) travelled over to the show from Finland and sends these pictures of the winners.

Gillespie Diamond Chaser.....BEST OF BREED

Kvadriga's Extra...BEST OPPOSITE

Gillespie Cavaliers....BREEDER CLASS

Owner: Pauliina & Eveliina Lantta, Finland

Photo by Arturas Zukauskas

Gostuen's Teddy Bear....BEST VETERAN  

Magic Charm's Ethan....Best Junior

Magic Charm's Rio de Janeiro....Best Opposite Junior

Owner/Breeder: Unni Lima Olsen, Norway

Magic Charm's Kasandra.....Best Puppy

THE SKY'S THE

LIMIT...

 There have been changes in leadership recently on the CKCSC, USA Board.  As this Black/Tan in the photo demonstrates – exciting times are ahead and we hope Cavalier enthusiasts from abroad will join us at our many three day Specialties in America, offered Coast to Coast. You would all be most welcome but let us know if you are planning a visit.

The new Officers are: President: Anne Eckersley,Vice President: Pat Lander, Secretary: Caryna Fox, Treasurer: Carolyn Peterson. New Directors include: Debra Johnson, Mandy Mulligan, Kathy Kates and Howard Bales.  They will join Directors continuing in their positions: Lana Adair; Ricky Perkins; Joan Twigg; Jody Sutton and Kathy Tegg. I am sure many of you will know these active participants on the USA show scene.

Dallas, Texas in February hosts our 2016 Puppy of the Year and Annual Awards banquet.  Camp Hill, Pennsylvania in October hosts our 2016 Annual National Specialtyand celebrates our 60th Anniversary.  Wow – 60 years of being guardians of the breed in the USA!  In conjunction with this Specialty are various other events such as the Top Twenty Gala & People’s Choice Award competition; Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes, Performance competition, Banquet and Live Auction.  Come and join in the camaraderie so prevalent at the CKCSC, USA weekends.  

TOPPING THE TOYS

The Best Toy Dog of the Yearat the Dogs Queensland Open Show Spectacularon 24th October 2015 was Bronwen Gordon and Patricia Fernleigh'sCh Daisymont Time In Motionbred by Karen Tame. The competition is for dogs who have won either Best or Reserve in Group at OPEN Shows for 2015.The judges were L Neilsen, M Hobson and A Dunne.....well done you two.

 9th NOVEMBER 2015

ONE OF THE BEST CAVALIER

CALENDARS

CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW WHOLE CALENDAR

http://www.laughingcavaliers.com/calendar-preview.htm

EAST, WEST.... HOMES' BEST

Dennis Homes (Leogem) judged the Eurodogshow in Kortrijk,Belgium and from the pictures and report he sent, it looks like he had a lot of fun in and out of the ring.

 Best of Breed and the CACIB went to the Blenheim dog Heart of Speed Des Precieuses Pierresowned and bred by Marlene Mouillon. Already a French Champion and this win made him an International Champion. Best Opposite Sex went to the Tricolour bitch JustAn Illusion Des Princes de la Forêt Noire(which in English is ‘Just an illusion of the Princes of the Black Forest’). She is owned and bred by Isabelle Daussin.

Best Junior Female was Ocean Of Happiness Oh Pretty Woman owned by Wendy Van Bael

The food at the judges' banquet was presented in a real stylish way...and at the hotel a truly "canine dessert" was served.

CAVALIERS AND THEIR CELEBS

Actor Seth Rogen who appears in the movie "STEVE JOBS", and his wife Lauren with their Cavalier Zelda

JOYFUL JUNIORS

Carol GilbertfromHarrogate is so proud of her Bellflows The Gentleman who gained his Kennel Club Junior Warrant last month. Bred by Gillian Blair...dad is Ch Angel's Pride Gentleman and mum is Jadechar Olympia of Bellflows. Well done Carol and Mr Bingley

and in Wales

Elaine Williams and co owner Joyce Boardmanare thrilled to tell us that their Jonsville Crystella Sancanahas gained the final point for her Junior Warrant at 14 months. Bred by Gary Thomas, "Crystal" is by Jonsville Montero out of Lanola Fraulein At Jonsville. Congratulations ladies

photo by Roy Edwards

After a spell in Gloucester Royal Hospital it is good to know that Alan Hall (Alansmere) is now at home recouperating. He had a silent heart attack  and has been fitted with a stent to ease the pressure on his heart. Friends of Alan will be well aware he will want to be up and about as soon as possible...am  sure with his buoyant personality we will see him back with us and around the ring soon. This photo was taken earlier this year when he celebrated his 87th birthday. Take care andhaste ye back, Alan

LUCKY IN LILLESTROM

The Norwegian Cavalier Club held their Championship show on 5th of September in Lillestrøm with Annette Jones (Timsar) from the UK judging. Unni Olsen had a 'magic charm' day and won BEST OF BREED with Nordic CH Miletree Melchoir and BEST PUPPY with Magic Charm's Kasandra.Equally as delighted was Anita Meling with BEST OPPOSITE with Norwegian CH Liljeskogens Jamaica Plum

 BEST OF BREED

BEST OF BREED and BEST OPPOSITE

 BEST PUPPY

FUN IN THE SUN

The Facebook Group 'Cavalier Chat NZ'had another successful event on Saturday 14th November. A Play Date and shared picnic lunch was hosted by Jan & Andrew Eatock (Darilance Cavaliers) on a sunny spring day in the scenic Waikato region of New Zealand. It was well attended with Cavaliers all enjoying socialising, playing chase in the paddock, and using the agility equipment. With regular events held throughout the year the group covers a wide range of Cavalier owners from companion to competition and breeders across New Zealand. Sounds like a fun group

 A Cavalier graces the front of the schedule for Douai All Breeds Canine Society (Northern France) for their show in June next year. From past pictures, it promises to be a well organised, utterly entertaining event!

some of the enthusiastic Committee....

A TRIP TO THE VET?

no disrespect intended and I hope no offence taken....

TOYS IN THE NORTH EAST

OF ENGLAND

Peter Gustafsson (Vouges) travelled from his home in Gothenburg, Sweden to judge the Cavalier classes and some other Toy Breeds at the NEETDS show held in South Shields. A great entry awaited him. Ted Rogerson's 9 year old grand daughter Maggie swept the boards and handled Rabymar Love Potion to Best Bitch and Best of Breed. I judged the Junior Handling classes and Maggie's expertise also won her Best Junior Handler (6-11 years).

Maggie and Rabymar Love Potion

Maggie, Best of Breed....Rabymar Love Potion, Peter Gustaffson, Pat Rogerson with Best Puppy....Magrio Dancing In The Dark and Maggie's brother Sonny

Best Dog..Aust Ch Spennithorne Dream Thyme

Best Bitch...Rabymar Love Potion
 

Winners in the aged 6-11 and 12-16 groups

RUSSIAN "HOW ART THOU?"

Vlada Yakovleva sends us this charming portrait of U.M. Smirnova by Russian artist Brullov. It hangs in The State Russian Museum (formerly the Russian Museum of His Imperial Majesty Alexander III)....the largest depository of Russian fine art. in St Petersburg. 

THE UK

DOG

SCENE

MIDLAND COUNTIES ALL BREEDS SHOW where John Tranter judged Cavaliers...full results appear on www.cavaliers.co.uk

Angela Price and Dog CC and Best of Breed

Kevan Berry, Jeff and Sheila Hindle, Brian Rix and a passer by whose way we were blocking!

Dorothy Bailey celebrates her new Jap Chin champion with some friends including Maxine Fox Shone, Richard and Kelly Lee and Sue Leach

Elaine Burton and Dave Sedgebeer....in Victorian mode

any excuse for popping a cork!

Norma and Sian Watts

Rosemary Eustace and Elaine Williams..is that Red Bull?

from the Cavalier Club Magazine 20 years ago...

THINGS YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT DIDNT DARE ASK!featuring JOYCE BOARDMAN (VOLNEY)

still to come...what went on and who won what at the CKCSC USA NATIONAL , Northern Stars, Midland movers and shakers and lots more....

2nd DECEMBER 2015

THIS WEEK

SEES THE START OF

A SUCCESSION

OF CHATTERBOXES

...IN THE RUN

UP TO CHRISTMAS....

starting with this quirky

Victorian Xmas card

NORTHERN SOUL(S)

Julie Sparrow (Casarow) well know for her success in Pomeranians was the judge at the Northern CKCSC Open showin November.Here are the results and some pictures.

Ellemich Infusion....BEST IN SHOW

Carolus Don Ricco.....BEST OPPOSITE

Craigowl Touché...BEST PUPPY

Llustant Conqueress...BEST VETERAN

BEST IN SHOW (photo from February this year)

BEST DOG

BEST PUPPY

...and the humans

John Tranter

Angela Price

Karen Sandlan & Lorraine Gillhespy

Lynn Fox and Hubby and John Sigsworth

Ellen Renaud, Mary Hughes and Norma

Ellen Loynd

Maddy's Mini Bar

and aJUNIOR WARRANTwas won at the show

RICKSBURY RUMOUR HAS IT....owned and bred by Brian Rix and Kevan Berry. "Molly" is by Ch Miletree Montesuma of Londoncor ex Ricksbury Adele. Won at only 12 and half months. Good going Molly!

 Ken Town (Barsac) moved house recently and has offered some of his Cavalier paintings to the Scottish Cavalier Club in aid of their funds. Most are copies of 19th century paintings. As Chatterbox has a wide readership, I am including details of the paintings here and if anyone is interested they should contact Lyndsey Gowon lgow.lyncraeg@blueyonder.co.uk for further details.

61 x 49 cms

 57 x 47 cms Copy of Samuel Spode's  'Tricolour King Charles Spaniel in a Landscape'   

71 x 60 cms

rare Victorian bead picture...bought several years ago for £700

THIS IS CANBERRA CALLING

Marian Mynott(Honeybet) writes "I had a fabulous time visiting Australia to judge the Canberra CKCS Championship Show in their 25^th Anniversary year. I judged day one at their 50th show. What an honour and pleasure to be invited to judge this special show. The hospitality from the club committee was amazing and the welcome from everyone was warm. The dogs were of good quality, making some of the decisions very close.

My main winners were

 Best In Show... Ch Matmor A Scandalous Affair

Reserve Best In Show/Best Opposite ....GrCh Caribelle Fairy Tale.

It was lovely to judge the baby puppies on the Sunday..

Best Baby Puppy....Matmor The Graduate, a ruby son of my BIS from the Saturday.

Best Veteran....Sup Ch/Fnl/Est/Swd/Nor/Dnk/FCI/Int Ch Elvenhome Finlandia at 13yrs

Steve Mynott took these photos. Thanks go to Barbara Killworth, official photographer, for allowing him to share her backdrop.

After a two nights stop-over in Singapore we completed our journey to Sydney where we linked up with Leila Tarabad and John Whitman. We hired a car and headed off for Canberra, stopping en route at Bateman Bay for a couple of nights. The scenery was breath-taking. When we arrived in Canberra we were looked after so well by the committee and thoroughly enjoyed the city and surrounding areas. I saw Kangaroos, Koala and a Duck Billed Platypus all of which were on my must see list. After the show we drove to the Blue Mountains. John chose the backdrop of The Three Sisters and the setting sun to surprise Leila with a marriage proposal which she accepted, (phew, could have been an interesting drive to Sydney if she had declined). We celebrated their engagement with a meal and some sparkling wine. When we arrived in Sydney, Leila and John went to Bondi Beach to visit friends and we checked in to a lovely harbour hotel for a few nights to take in the sights and sounds of Sydney. We met Prince Charles in the Botanical Gardens where we were able to shake his hand and have a brief conversation with him. From Sydney we travelled to Queensland, to the Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach. We took a light aircraft trip over the Great Barrier Reef, so stunning. The next day we took a boat trip around the islands; one stop was Whitehaven beach, 7.5k of white silicon sand with no developments to spoil it. Perfect for swimming in crystal blue water, relaxing or playing beach games. Just watch out for jelly fish and snakes. We recommend a visit to Bowen which has many buildings painted with murals depicting various events. They are very interesting. The Lookout point high above the town provides 360 degrees of stunning views. Photographs do not do these views justice. Thank you Canberra CKCS club and committee for giving me the opportunity to visit your lovely country.

  HOW "ART" THOU?

 DEARLY DEPARTED

Margaret Ann Baldwin (Picardy) lived at Sunbury on Thames in Middlesex and sadly passed away on 8th  December at the age of 93.

Close friend Ann Gill(Florindale) writes a tribute..."Margaret Ann was the daughter of Colonel James Baldwin who founded the Picardy kennel and was instrumental in introducing the German Shepherd dog to the UK and getting the “Alsatian” as it as known at that time recognised by the Kennel Club. She showed and handled GSDs whilst still at school and by the mid 50’s she was judging GSDs as well as obedience and trials at Championship and international events. She judged on the Continent, in the USA, Australia and New Zealand as well as a judging tour of Africa. Whilst living in the United States she ran all breed training classes in Alabama and was head trainer for the GSD League of Northern California. In this country she judged Crufts 3 times and the first time she judged at Crufts was also the first time a GSD went BIS. She also twice judged at the RAF Police Dog Championship Finals and also judged at the Metropolitan Police Dog Championships.

When the Germanic type of GSD took over she transferred her interest to Cavaliers. She very much admired the Salador kennels and bought a Blenheim bitch from Sheila Smith which she mated to Kindrum Alberto who produced 3 lovely puppies which were shown with considerable success the most well known being Picardy’s Anna-Maria. She also had a Black/Tan bitch from Ruth Mochrie to start her wholecolour line and Picardy’s Corbin went to Bridgette Evans and features in many of her dogs' pedigrees. In her mid-70’s, she served on the Southern Cavalier Committee for 4 years and also edited the Club’s “Cavalcade” magazine. In her later life she also had an Affenpinscher companion.

In the past few years she had been resident in a nursing home. Whilst frail in body she was mentally alert and always eager to hear what was happening in the Cavalier world. She was a lady of immense knowledge, great kindness, generous spirit and very dear friend.

RIP Margaret Ann....your straight talking and candid character will be sorely missed by her friends.

ARE YOU SITTING

COMFORTABLY?

...what a great photo of Janet York's youngsters taken in her home in New York.

HIS HIGH CHAIRCavalier Ron suffers from a rare condition which means his stomach is unable to digest food. Megaesophagus means he can only eat in an elevated position or risks choking on his food. Ron's owner, Sarah Taylor, was advised by vets to buy a Bailey Chair which are popular in America. When Sarah struggled to find one in the UK, she and her husband resorted to making their own. Two-year-old Ron now eats both his meals, morning and night, in his homemade throne. Sarah, from Flintshire, North Wales, said: "Ron was regurgitating his food and water after every meal.An X-ray showed that after eating, food was getting stuck in his throat as it couldn't pass through his oesophagus."It caused him to regurgitate it and he was diagnosed with megaesophagus.You have to be very careful that they don't inhale any food or water into their lungs due to it being stuck in their throats or from regurgitating as this can cause pneumonia.The vets recommended elevated feeding and showed us photos of Bailey Chairs online."Ron has to sit in his chair for 10 minutes after eating and drinking to let his meal go down."

 SO FUNNY

 
this is for you, Joyce

NEW CHAMPION OF FINLAND

This wonderful ACKCSC Calendaris the only one where 100% of profits go to the dogs--the ACKCSC Health & Rescue trusts.  . Lots of beautiful photos submitted from all over the world, show dates, and information. Great holiday gifts for you, your friends, and puppy buyers!

 

  ...keep watching.....

13th December 2015

    IT'S

SHOWTIME

Sacramento was the place to be in October when the CKCSC USAhosted the 2015National Specialty. All roads led to the Hilton Hotel and Cavalier enthusiasts, home grown and overseas alike, were all set to have a Cavalierfest for 4 days.

Thursday kicked off with Barbara Garnett Wilsonjudging Veteran and Puppy Sweeps early afternoon and then The Top 20 competition (judges kept a secret until the night) and Buffet in the evening. Here are some major winners' photos from the fun events.

 

VETERAN SWEEPS WINNER...Ch Orchardhill Shirmont Back Talk JW

BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPS.....Foxcreek Hear Me Roar

BEST OPPOSITE PUPPY IN SWEEPS...Closeburn Bonny Wee Kilt

PUPPY BITCH, JUDGE, PUPPY DOG

.....the best kept secret was revealed when David Frederick, Ted Crawfordand allrounder Paulette DeLong stepped forward to judge The Top 20 competition which was finally won by CH YOU'RE MY SUNSHINE VOM KANINCHENGARTEN JWbred in Germany by Anika and Stephan Stahl and owned by Connie Hansen

Anika and Connie and their TOP 20 winner

Mark Sedgwick (Pascavale) judged the conformation classes on Friday, Veronica Hull (Telvara) did Saturday and the final day, Sunday, it was the turn of Heidi Mohn (Covington).

DAY 1

BEST IN SHOW...Carmas Penne Pasta at Crizwood

Best Dog...Creekside Watch Out For Me

DAY 2

BEST IN SHOW...CH Orchardhill Shirmont Back Talk  JW

BEST BITCH...Ch Starring Pretty Pretty Please

BEST PUPPY....Jadestone Legend Has It

DAY 3

BEST IN SHOW.....Carmas Penne Pasta at Crizwood

 

BEST DOG....Ch Orchardhill Shirmont Back Talk JW

BEST PUPPY.....Jadestone Legend Has It

it was an extravaganza for Cavalier lovers and next time I will show how the owners enjoyed themselves relaxing and letting their hair down.

LET'S GO TO......SACRAMENTO

the CKCSC USA National Specialty was great fun....some of the people who were enjoying themselves

the venue for 4 days of Cavalier overdose

Judi Gelderman who with her team worked tirelessly

Linda Kornhi

Gordon Inglis and Heidi Mohn

Liz Keane and David Frederick

Pat Mixon and Norma

Ellen Seidman and Joanne Chan 

Elisa Rosenberg

Robert Parris, Gordon Inglis, Aum and Chris Wornall

Paula Ayers and Ted "Superman" Eubank

Allyson and Susan Gonyo

Aum, Mark Sedgwick and Kristin Jacks

David Schiffman and photo bomber Teresa Murphy

Gordon Inglis, Kathy Fowler and a "baby India"

the lush Welcome bags full of goodies

Meryl Peek and Norma

Teri Kaiser and Shawn Barton

cluster of cookies on every  Banquet table

the Saturday night banquet

the workers...

ringside spectators

Jan Rychlik

sweet dreams

Madison Evans and Norma

and do Blondes have more fun?.......

maybe! Jennifer Flowers Foster and Kristin Jacks

probably! Tia Painter

definitely!

Andi Scott, Shirley Henry, Elaine Witney

Linda Whitmire and Sharon Utych

Lollipop ladies? Paula Ayers, Kathy Gentil, Norma amd Brenda Martz

a dog's eye view of the proceedings.. 

what's yours is mine!

one of the lovey hand painted prizes

Kevin Cline and Brenda Martz

 

the ageless Patty Fensterwald

what a team....David Fredeick and Joan Twigg

Karen Ostmann and Veronica Hull

Brenda Martz and Gordon Inglis

Linda Whitmire

Barbara Garnett Wilson, Ted Eubank and Norma

always something on offer to tempt the taste buds, ice cream, popcorn, Danish pastries

Paula Ayers, Richard Green, Norma, Kathy Fowler and Brenda Martz

Devil dog? doubt it!

music of the night

the fabulous montage of breeders past and present




all Cavalier shows are enjoyable, especially the Nationals which see the best of the best competing. This one was no exception and the effort, hard work and little extra touches put on by the organising show team were much appreciated. Thank you.

MORE VICTORIANA

CARDS

AT CHRISTMAS

 ALL I WANT FOR XMAS

14 Carat gold pendant. 1 inch and 3/4. £1800. Check out the www.hamsheregallery.co.uk

Oil on canvas by David George Steell ARSA (Scottish, 1819 - 1894). 12 x 16  inches  Price:  £ 3800 / $5900

 UNA GRANDE VITTORIA

At the International Dog Showin Erba in Lombardy Italy ....Aurora De Poliand her Cavalier "Idefix"won

Best Junior Handler.....bravo Aurora

HOW TO STOP FIDO

FRIGHTENING

THE FLOCK

I have a Pit Bull, Boston Terriers and a Chihuahua. When I got our first chicks, I kept them indoors in a wire crate under a heat lamp. Whenever the dogs came up to the crate, I would say, “Easy,” and gently put their paws into the cage and let the chicks nibble on them. As the dogs got used to the chicks, they would lie near the cage, and I would take the chicks into my hand, cover their bodies, and let the dogs sniff and lick them. By the time the chicks could go outside and free-range, the dogs knew they were part of our family, and either played with them or paid them no attention at all. (The Chihuahua had even killed two chickens before he came to live with me!)

Our cattle dogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are especially gentle and protective of our birds. When the chickens were first introduced, we carefully observed the dogs and immediately corrected aggressive behavior. Since Duchess (our Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd mix) has started spending all of her time outdoors with the chickens during the day, we haven’t lost any birds to predators. Set limits, praise good behavior, and let your dogs know those birds belong to you.

I have Akitas and an Afghan Hound. They have a strong prey drive and would love a chicken snack, no matter how much training they receive. Our chicken pen is attached to our yard with a 6-foot chain-link fence, and I’ve added hardware cloth around the bottom. I also made sure to get chicken breeds that aren’t flyers. The dogs got used to the chickens and will occasionally run along the fence, but, so far, I’ve not lost a chicken to a dog.

personally, don't think I would ever take the chance!

Gladys "Fyrnrose" Baillie's husband, Shug, is poorly and in hospital. We hope he feels better soon and gets home by Christmas.  

Leila Tarabad (Khatibi) was the other UK judge to travel to Canberra to help Canberra CKCS Club celebrate their 25^th Anniversary. Here are the major winners from the show on day 2.

 BEST IN SHOW..CH MATMOR SECRET SOCIETY

BEST DOG....CH COBBETS COCKNEY REBEL (IMP UK)

BEST VETERANSUP CH/FNL/EST/SWD/NOR/DNK/FCL/INT CH ELVENHOME 

FINLANDIA

BEST IN SHOW DAY 1 under Marian Mynott   Ch Matmor A Scandalous Affair

BEST IN SHOW DAY 2 under Leila Tarabad     Ch Matmor Secret Society

Leila is unlikely to forget this 'down under' trip in a hurry, as her partner John Whitman proposed with the sun setting on the Blue Mountains.  The answer was in the positive so CONGRATULATIONS are in order.

NEW MOVIE.. Hallmark Channel....January 2016...UNLEASHING MR DARCY

In this modern day spin on "Pride & Prejudice," Elizabeth Scott is fishing for direction in her life and gets the opportunity to professionally show her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a fancy New York dog show. Dog show judge Donovan Darcy comes across as aristocratic and rude and a chain of misunderstandings unfold during the competition, complicating their mutual attraction. In true Jane Austen fashion, Elizabeth and Donovan begin to see the error of their ways and it turns out Mr. Darcy is far more kind and interesting than Elizabeth ever imagined.

SOME OF THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS AT MIDLAND CKCSC

The Midland Cavalier Club show is the last Cavalier Breed show in the calendar year. So it always has a Xmassy feel with people swapping Christmas cards and starting to feel the Festive cheer. This year the judges were Sheena Maclaine (Pennygown) doing males and Pam Lewis (Daraste) doing the bitches. Full class results and major winners can be found on this website under show results. Here are some pics taken by me and Laura. 

Joyce and Tom Boardman

Maryann Hogan and Norma

Steve Coole, Lorraine Crozier, Elaine Burton

Sue Leach, Gill Baker, Eleanor Mancey

...there was a celebration laid on by Rosemary Eustace and Sandra Moger for the retirement from active showing of Ch Charnell Clematis...sherry, port, mice pies, carrot and coffee cake (courtesy of Paul Renaud)were consumed by the masses!

..watch the birdie

Sandra Moger and Ellen Renaud

Beauty (Laura Davies!) and the Beast 

Rosemary Eustace and Sandra

Elaine and Ray Waddington, Sue Smith, Maureen Richardson 

Sandra and Gordon Inglis cutting the cake
 

Ron Rees and Anita Godwin

Cesar Cortes and Rosemary

...and some of the winners

Bitch CC/Best in Show.....(sorry Anita didn't get a photo on the day)
 

Bitch CC/Best in Show

Dog CC

Reserve CC-Dogs

Dog CC, Judge, RCC
 

Best Puppy Dog/BPIS

Best Puppy Bitch

....more Christmas cheer to come featuring the CKCSC special Xmas show.....     

 

16th DECEMBER 2015

CHATTERBOX AND CRAIGOWL WISH YOU ALL THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON....

   


Grateful thanks to Virginia.  20 years ago, when I was Editor of the CKCS Club magazine "Expressions",  she kindly let me reproduce this piece that she wrote. 

ENFANTS

AND TOY

SPANIELS

IN ART

The Infants Don Alfonso Caro and Doaa Ana Margarita by Spanish artist Bartolomé González y Serrano (1564-1627)

Philadelphia and Elizabeth Warton by Sir Anthony Van Dyke (1599-1641) was a Flemish artist who became the leading court painter in England and is  most famous for his portraits of  Charles I and his family and court.

 Girl with Spaniel & Young boy in white  dress with blue bows holding Spaniel both painted by Ramsay Richard Renaigle 1775-1862 British

The Children of the Duc de Bouillon 1647 by Pierre Mignard

Young girl with a dog by Margaret Sarah Carpenter (1793 –1872) British

portrait of a girl with her dog...Pier Francesco Cittadini Italian (1616-1681)

Portrait of Bianca degli Utili Maselli with 6 of her children (5 sons and her daughter Verginia). She died at in Sept. 1605 at 37, giving birth to her 19th child. By Italian Lavinia Fontana (August 24, 1552 – August 11, 1614)

Maria Anna of Spain with her son Ferdinand, 1634, unknown Austrian Artist

two daughters of King Philip II and his third wife, Elisabeth of Valois....Infantas Isabella Clara Eugenia and Catalina Micaela of Spain by Sofonisba Anguissola

The Irish Cavalier Club heldan Open show on 6th December where Linda Mills judged the classes and Dermot Alford judged the Puppy and Veteran of the Year event. GAIN Dog Food sponsored the show and is represented here by Sean Martin. Thank you to Kitty Conlon for the results and photographs from Kathleen Waters.

PUPPY OF THE YEAR..Rathbrist Whispering Hope

VETERAN OF THE YEAR..Ir Ch/ Int Ch. Chantismere Tinker Taylor at Menota

THE OPEN SHOW WINNERS

Best Baby Puppy..Rathbrist Moonage Daydream

Best Puppy..Janis Joplin Snukraina

Best Dog...Chlojade Celebration
Res Best Dog...Aimedahl Red Hero (handled by Fiona Hurley)


Best Bitch.. Chantismere Cosette
Res Best Bitch... Rathbrist Whispering Hope

Best Wholecolour... Aimedahl Red Hero handled by Fiona Hurley

Best in Show...Chantismere Cosette

Reserve Best in Show...Chlojade Celebration

Best Veteran...Ir.Ch./Int Ch. Chantismere Tinker Taylor at Menota at 12 yeas old.

The Club also declared the TOP IRISH CAVALIERS 2015based on points won.

Top Cavalier 2015.....Ir Ch Glencross De Ja Vu

Top Puppy 2015....Rathbrist Whispering Hope

T

op Stud 2015.....Ir.Ch./CKCS USA Ch. Nightingale Golden Ticket at Ardgrove

Top Brood 2015...Orinoco Tizzy Tazman

Top Wholecolour 2015...Brenhora Twist Again at Moorfields

not Chinese or even Japanese Whispers .... it's true.....RATHBRIST WHISPERING HOPE and Miyuki Kotani and Kitty Conlonfrom County Longford in Ireland had a great end to their year, making the long trip over to Wales by ferry and car to the South and West Wales CKCS Club showwell worth it. They won the CC under judge Howard Ogden and I guess they maye walked on water going back across the Irish Sea! well done, ladies.

CAVALIERS FOR LIFE

check out the new website.....http://www.cavaliersforlife.eu

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A

LOT LIKE XMAS....

...that was especially true at the Cavalier Club Xmas show where Debbie Coole(Jolainey) was judging. Everyone was getting in the festive mood and the Committee, dressed in their Christmas accessories, put a smile on the faces. Of course, the mulled wine helped! The hall was decked, there was xmas tunes, hot home made food to tempt the appetite and Xmassy themed prizes for the lucky ones. These all added up to a splendid day of good humour and made us all forget for a while the horrid weather outside.Have never seen so many Christmas jumpers at a Cavalier show.

The main winners were

WANDRIS SONGBIRD...Best Bitch/Best in Show

CAVALIEGH ICE MAN JW...Best Dog

CRAIGOWL OUT OF TOUCH....Best Puppy

LEOGEM MUSETTA...Best Veteran

GARLOUCHI JUST MAGIC OF CHARNAVALE....Reserve Best Dog

COEDGWYLUM HOT TIP....Reserve Best Bitch

join us by enjoying some of the pics taken at the show...thanks to Dennis and Laura for a couple I snaffled...

Judge Debbie

Dennis Homes got bombed

Sue Leach

Lucy and Di Koster and Gay Lowe.....

Paula Stark and the fab raffle

Brian Townsend and Paula Stark ...playful President and ex President 

Santa Vella..has a certain ring to it!

Hazel Edwards

 

Tina Homes

Lucy Koster...smoochy Show Manager

Jenny Wightman, David Moger, Cassie Stanton

Julie Guvercin and Sandra Moger

J

Lorraine Crozier....Santa's racy Results Recorder

Gordon Inglis

Chairman Sheena Maclaine...sexy Santagram

beautiful rosettes and prizes all cleverly given the Xmas touch

Rachel Surman...Santa's special secretary

Elaine Williams, Julie Guvercin and Val Pack Davison

Veronica Hull....Santa's special Steward

Diana Koster

Hilda Brewer

Santa's little helpers

Sue Mangham and her daughter

Liz King Smith and Norma        

Pam Lewis and her granddaughter

Tania Ireland and Michelle Chapman

 

Rosemary Eustace, Andy Vella and Sandra Moger

Elaine Berwick....Committee Head Chef

Rick Aldous....Committee Champion washer upper

Winner of the lush Hamper...Maryann Hogan

BEST DOG AND BEST BITCH

BEST PUPPY DOG AND BEST DOG

BEST DOG

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Vice Chairman Annette Jones with Norma and BEST PUPPY BITCH

MUSIC TO THEIR EARS?

Bret Stetka is a writer from New York.

"In 2001 musician Peter Gabriel flew to Atlanta to make music with two apes. The jam went surprisingly well. At each session Gabriel, a known dabbler in experimental music and a founding member of the band Genesis, would riff with a small group of musicians. The Bonobos apes were trained to play in response on keyboards and showed a surprising, if rudimentary, awareness of melody and rhythm.

Since then Gabriel has been working with scientists to help better understand animal cognition, including musical perception. Plenty of related research has explored whether or not animals other than humans can recognize what we consider to be music – whether they can they find coherence in a series of sounds that could otherwise transmit as noise. Many do, to a degree. And it's not just apes that respond to song.

Parrots reportedly demonstrate some degree of "entrainment," or the syncing up of brainwave patterns with an external rhythm; dolphins may respond to Radiohead; and certain styles of music reportedly influence dog behaviour.

Wagner supposedly honed his operas based on the response of his Cavalier Spaniel above.The German operatic composer, Richard Wilhelm Wagner (1813-1883) was one of the most important figures of nineteenth-century music. Best known as the composer of the series of four operas that make up The Ring Cycle, he had a strong appreciation of the musical taste of dogs. He provided a special stool in his study for Peps, his Cavalier. As Wagner composed he would play the piano, or sing passages that he was working on. The composer kept his eyes on the dog and modified musical phrases based upon how the dog reacted. Wagner noticed that Peps responded differently to melodies depending upon their musical keys.

......that's all for now.....Norma

19th December 2015

 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016.......

THE YEAR MAY BE NEW

BUT THE OLD IS VERY

PRECIOUS

Once again a £20 award is being offered for the oldestCavalier shown at each UK Club Championship Club show during 2016.Below is the list of the 11 Cavalier Club Champ shows 2016 and the people who have generously agreed to donate the prize. Their placing (if any) in the class is unimportant as it is primarily to show that Cavaliers can be fit and well in old age and do not warrant the bad press they sometimes get as being labelled unhealthy. So if you have a fit and well golden oldie maybe they would like a fun day out.

5th MARCH 2016.... CKCS CLUB     Norma and Gordon Inglis
2nd APRIL 2016......SOUTHERN     Jane Naylor
9th APRIL 2016...... EASTERN        Barbara Wright
30th APRIL & 1st MAY 2016....NORTHERN IRELAND    Janet Patrick and Elspeth Glen

5th JUNE 2016...... HUMBERSIDE    Julie Carmichael
7th AUGUST 2016.... NORTHERN     Annette Jones
15th OCTOBER 2016.... SCOTTISH   Liz and Dave Smith
6th NOVEMBER 2016.... S & W WALES   Bridgette Evans
19th NOVEMBER 2016 ... WEST OF ENGLAND Brenda Randle
26th NOVEMBER 2016.... MIDLAND       Flo Sinclair

 MOVING ON

Liz Latteck, Mikie and newly arrived Faye have moved. They can now be found at 6 King Coel Road.Lexden.Colchester.Essex. CO3 9AG. Good luck in your new home, Liz

STARLET "TORI"

If you are watching the BBC TV drama Dickensian you will be curious as to who plays the part of Miss Favisham's dog the tricolour Cavalier "Jip". This is Korolevsky Alisabred by Hilary Bartlett and owned and trained for TV and film work by Gill Raddings. Known at home as "Tori"other credits include appearing in Young Victoria as Dash and parts in Midsomer Murders and Doc Martin.

 FIT AS A FIDDLE

Agility is in every sense of the word a team sport, a combination of speed, consistency, and trust. A sport filled with magical runs, but also frustrating disappointments. Perseverance builds character when training plans don’t succeed and the only choice is to try again. The dedication and commitment of Junior Handlers who compete with poise and confidence is a joy to watch. American Carly Kreiser is nine years old and competes with her Cavalier Sullie. Carly’s favourite thing about agility is running fast with her dog. She trains at home with Sullie’s favorite treat, cheese. Carly’s advice to Juniors interested in starting agility is to have fun with your dog. Carly and Sullie have been working together less than a year, but they have 21 Double Q’s (“double qualifying” earned by completing the agility course within the time provided without faults) and are 48 points away from their Master Agility Champion Title (MACH). In order to acquire the MACH title, a dog must achieve a minimum of 750 championship points and 20 double qualifying scores from the Master Agility Excellent “B” Standard class and the Master Excellent Jumpers With Weaves “B” class.

 ONBOTH SIDES OF THE POND

The Brookhaven sistersin Madison. Georgia USA have good reason to be pleased with their 2015. Paula Ayers and Brenda Martzended the year seeing 2 of their Cavaliers win well on both sides of the Atlantic. Whilst their young Blenheim bitch Ch Brookhaven I'm No Angel JW ended up Top Cavalier in the CKCSC USA...Lucy Koster was steering UK Ch/Am Ch Brookhaven Believe it or Notto success resulting in his achieving Top Male in the CKCSC in the UK.

Ch Brookhaven I'm No Angel JW

Ch Brookhaven Believe It or Not

 

CAVALIERS FOR LIFE.....

 
....have a new website....please take a look

http://www.cavaliersforlife.eu/

 WHY FIDDLE DEE DEE

Mimi Hodges and Ricky Perkins were right on track in Chattanooga (Choo Choo town) at the CKCSC USA shows in December. Their puppy bitch Mimric Fiddle Dee Deewon Best Puppyunder judges Katie Sloan (Turretbank) and Steve Watts (Jamesbonny).

SHERLOCK BONES

If you want a little light-hearted mystery, Sherlock Bones stars the detective reincarnated as a Cavalier with ability to speak telepathically with his owner Takeru. The dog detective takes this as a sign that Takeru is the reincarnation of his assistant, Dr. Watson. Together, the two take up sleuthing murders on movie sets, students, and even take on the mayor.

 SECRETS D'HISTOIRE

is a French TV series presented by Stephane Bern that traces the lives of celebrated French personage over the ages. One of the episodes recently portrayed King Henri 111 (1551-1589). Two Cavaliers of French breeders Alix et Patrice Jauffret  ....."Just Unbelievable de Passeriphane" and "I feel Pretty de Passeriphane" made their debut  on the small screen as the Kings pets, on location at Chateau d'Ambleville .

1st UK CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW OF THE YEAR

BOSTON....and we start as we mean to go on...with a smile!

full show results on www.cavaliers.co.uk...thanks to our Laura for a couple of pics I pinched!

Katherine Li, Ruta Towse, Ming Li, Norma 

Cesar Cortes

Chris Knight and Hazel Edwards

Dick Morrison

Andrea Sedgebeer

Escaped from Essex....Michelle Chapman and Tanya Ireland

Roxanne Hobbs

Lucy Koster, Kirsty McMurray and Elaine Berwick

Ellen Renaud  ? Karen Lister

Quilter clan....human and canine

Norma, Ellen Renaud and Marian Mynott

celebrating in style...chocolate and bubbly

lots of smiles

and lots of snuggles

 

UNITED AT MANCHESTER DOG SHOW ....Cavalier lovers from England, Scotland, Irland, Wales, Germany, Belgium and an Aussie thrown in for good measure...

judge Lindsay Gow

Anika Stahl

Elaine Waddington, Norma, Ray Waddington and Rosemary Eustace

Ted Rogerson and Anita Godwin

Sarah Perry and Gordon Inglis

Catherine Rhodes, Renate Peeters and Norma

Gillian Blair and Roxanne Hobbs

Debbie Kerr

Norma Bloice

Norma, Stephanie Rickard and Ruta Towse

 23rd January 2016

ON THE SCENT

The Hamshere Gallery have for sale this 3.5 inches long, solid silver, gilt and crystal perfume bottle with a cavalier curled  up on top. circa 1820-50  $2800.   www.hamsheregallery.co.uk

JUNIOR WARRANT

 Pamedna Renaissance owned and bred by Andy and Maxine Fox Shone has gained the final points for his Junior Warrant. He is 16 months old by Castlewytch Krismas Magic ex Carrington Cara Mia avec Pamedna. Won in style, Paddy!

 CONDOLENCES

Audrie Stokes has let us know that Percy Sharratt (Dunarob) sadly passed away this week at his home in Stafford.  Percy had been showing and breeding Cavaliers for around 20 years.  Our condolences to Jean his wife who used to accompany Percy to the shows.

 SUCCESS IN SWEDEN 

Peter Gustafsson and Per Wallentinof Vouges Cavaliers have made up Aranel Infinityto a Swedish Champion. She was bred in the UK by Rick Aldous and Mark Smith and is out of Aranel Evita and sired by UK Ch Pascavale Nathan. Many congratulations, Mimi. 

WATCH THAT WEIGHT!

A leading animal charity highlighted statistics indicating more than five million cats, dogs and even rabbitsin the UK are overweight. Vet charity PDSA blamed the fatty, sugary and downright dangerous treats owners are giving their four-legged friends. Cake, chocolate, biscuits, crisps, chips, takeaway and even alcohol are among the inappropriate items served up by some owners, the PDSA said.The charity stressed that many overweight pets develop potentially life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, as well as debilitating conditions including arthritis as a direct result of being overweight.

To help fight the flab, it has again launched its Pet Fit Clubcompetition and has invited owners of overweight and obese pets to take part.‘Pet obesity' can be tackled, and through a diet and exercise programme like Pet Fit Clubwe can transform fat pets into fit pets,’ said PDSA Vet. "As well as being high in calories, food like takeaways, cake, cheese, chips and crisps are high in fat and sugars which are bad for our pets’ waistlines and teeth. Some owners admitted to giving chocolate and alcohol, both of which are poisonous to pets and can be fatal.

The PDSA highlighted the case study of

"Lady", the chubby Cavalier from Belfast.

"Lady",who is an early entrant to the charity’s annual pet slimming competition, was very thin when rescued by current owner last year. But the 61-year-old owner admitted he had gone too far in his efforts to build her back up to health. The additional weight has now caused serious health implications. ‘We got her just over a year ago from a rescue centre but prior to that she was badly treated on a puppy farm,’ explained Mr Palmer. ‘She was skin and bones and had hardly any teeth left. The only food she seemed to eat was chicken, we also gave her treats and biscuits when she accepted them to increase her weight. ‘But over time she’s piled on the pounds. She begs and we find it difficult not to give in to her.‘She’s always had breathing problems but this has got worse as her weight has crept up.‘I know that losing weight will also help her in the long term and I want her to be healthy and live a long life.’

another entrant "Ottis" who is an overweight Cavalier from Edinburgh, eats everything in sight and has been known to steal food from the bin. Owner Helen Melrose said: 'Ottis has such a big personality, and he likes to get his own way. He loves sleeping.

Cavalier "Jack", aged 7, was rehomed earlier this year and is undergoing a complete life transformation, with help from the vets and nurses at Hendon PDSA PetAid hospital. Owner Rose Welch, who is currently in a wheelchair due to her MS, said: 'Although I’d promised myself I wouldn’t get another dog, I heard about a very overweight spaniel that was in need of a good home and I couldn’t bear to leave him to suffer, so I arranged to adopt him immediately. When Jack arrived at our house he could barely walk, couldn’t lie down comfortably and was constantly panting – we were worried he wouldn’t make it through the night. Thankfully he did, and we took him straight to the vet the next morning to start his new diet and fitness programme. We entered Jack into Pet Fit Club as we wanted to raise awareness of the seriousness of this issue: owners may think they are showering their pets with love by giving them treats and extra food, but in reality they are slowly killing them with kindness.'

another "full bodied" Cavalier is "Charlie" from the Midlands

It was a case of hair today, gone tomorrow for 10 year old "Charlie" after it was taken to the groomer's for a much needed trim . After the excess hair was trimmed away it also revealed that Charlie had been allowed to pile on the pounds and this was masked by the excessive fur. The dog's owner who absolutely dotes on him had been unable to take him to a groomer and he had become obese. Charlie wasn't getting the exercise he needed anymore, his diet stayed the same and so he put on weight. He is a much-loved dog and his owner is working on getting him back to health and is under strict instruction to watch Charlie's diet and exercise regime.

It is so important that owners recognise that grooming is an essential part of Cavalier care. How much is needed depends on the breed, age, and health of the pet, but regular grooming certainly plays a part in keeping your dog healthy and comfortable. If your dog is fat and overweight you can help him/her by doing something positive...take a look at www.pdsa.org.uk/petfitclub

 TAKE A BOW "ARCHER"

Jana Rychlik is thrilled that AKC Ch Clopsville Meridian was made up to CKCSC USA Club Chat the Carmel show under Rob Sansom (Byermoor) by going Reserve Winners Dog. "Archer" was bred by Jean Salisbury in the UK out of Clopsville Santa Barbara X Ch Pascavale Jamie.

 CELEBRATION TIME...

Louise Callaghan(Callyspride)turns 40 on February 17th 2016 and was surprised at the Humberside show with a cake to celebrate the soon to be occasion. Enjoy your day, Louise.....life begins!

GO FLO

Flo Sinclair from the Midlands who has two of her Cavaliers working as PAT dogswrites with great news.  "Holly P has been bringing fun and therapy to young patients in the Birmingham Children's Hospital for the last 18 months, so when we were invited to a special Volunteers' Festive Tea Party at a smart canal side venue, I had no idea how special it would be for us. While we were enjoying tea, the Chief Nursing Officer was handing out awards to half a dozen or so of those who had made an exceptional contribution to the hospital during 2015.  When our names were called out to receive the hospital's prestigious Patient Feedback Award for our work with long term sick children, I gasped, put my hand up to my mouth and said 'Oh my God'." Such an honour Flo and so well deserved for your dedication. 

HELP WANTED

Melanie and JorgKolblive in Germany close to Cologne and breed and show their Melrose Cavalier and King Charles Spaniels. They are presently looking for a Kennel girl to help them look after the dogs and puppies. Preferably, someone who can converse in either German or English. If you are interested can you please get in touch with Melanie on melanie.kolb.kccd@email.de

STAR MAN WAITING IN

THE SKY

The music world mourned the death of David Bowiewho died on 10th January 2016 after battling cancer for 18 months. He was 69. So many grew up listening to his music and we have lost a unique individual who has left us with so many musical memories. RIP 

Iman, his wife...a solitary figure walking their Cavalier cross, Max, in their New York neighbourhood in the weeks after his passing.

Birthe and Claus Jensenlive in Denmark and have great success showing their "Team Jensen" Cavaliers and King Charles plus Claus does a good job in handling for other owners. What is perhaps not so well known outside Scandinavia is that they also run a thriving dog accessory business selling items such as dry coats, cooling blankets, eye wash, shampoo and conditioner and much more.

All the Shampoos, using only the best ingredients, were developed by Birthe and tested by leading breeders in Scandinavia. 100% environmentally friendly. No chemicals, only good natural raw materials, which helps to calm both skin and coat.

Items that are available can be viewed online at www.drycoat.dk or email info@drycoat.dk

I can vouch that the shampoo and conditioner they make is excellent for the Cavalier coat and the finished result is very satisfying.

RAISING THE "TAYBAR"

Barbara Taylor from the Isle of Wight has been out and about lately having success in both Conformation andRally events, with Stella and Karrieanne, herTaybar girls. She was thrilled when Karrieanne (above) gained her Level 1 Championship title at the Talking Dogs Rally.

keep up the good work, girls...brains and beauty....winning combo

The Humberside CKCS Clubis organising a 100Clubin an effort to raise funds for its Rescue and Welfare section. Please can you read the information below and hopefully some of you will join up so that they can generate much needed funds for their Rescue.

Jadestone Legend Has It and owner/breeder Meryl Peek had a great weekend in Carmel at the Cavaliers of the Westshow where her home grown Blenheim boy appealed to all 3 Breed judges over the three days....going Best in Show under American judge Barbara Grimm Curley (Falling Springs) and Reserve Best in Show under UK judge Rob Sansom (Byermoor) and Irish judge Sean Martin (Glencross). At only 14 months of age he has made a great start to his showing career.

 

 

 

   thank you to everyone who contributed...keep your news coming

 11th FEBRUARY 2016

SINITTA THE STARLET 

Lanola Sinitta owned and bred by Stephen R. Goodwin has gained the final points for her Junior Warrant at16 months of age. She is by Ger Ch Angel’s Pride Benjamin Button ex Lanola Sabrosa JW ShCM......compliments to Sinitta

BELLABEATS HER FEARS

A dog that was days away from being put down is running rings round other pets as an agility champion. Bella, the Cavalier, suffered fear aggression issues when she came into the care of Charlotte-Louise Yeaman two and a half years ago. However, her new owner’s faith in Bella has pushed her to become a star in the fast-paced world of agility.

“I got her when she was a year and half,” Charlotte from Kinross in Scotland said. “She wasn’t exactly a rescue as I got her from a breeder but she was quite aggressive when I first got her and tried to attack me and my other dogs. I don’t know what went on in her first home. You could tell she was a good dog, she’d just been treated badly. We have a coal fire and even if you lifted a log to put it in she thought she was going to get belted, so she’d start biting. She was very difficult on a lead as she’d never been on one before. We were walking along a beach one day and I had her on a lead. Two kids walked past and she started snarling and my dad said I had two weeks to sort her or she was getting put down. I calmed her down a lot in two weeks but it took a while to fully sort. Now you wouldn’t even know that she’d been like that – it’s amazing.” The 18-year-old said she was pleased with how far her pet had come in the years since. She said: “I’d done agility with my other dog and I wanted to do it with her but she had a lot of problems which needed to be overcome before I got near that stage with her. I’m lucky as I have a lot of my own equipment so I could teach her basics but I didn’t take her down the club until I knew she wasn’t going to rip a dog or a person apart. In our first year she was brilliant and went up a grade in every show she was at. In 2015 she went up to grade 7, which is championship, she was at Crufts and we were champions in the team event at the World Junior Agility Championships.” Charlotte-Louise and Bella are now gearing up to compete at Crufts for the second time in March. Go Bella...

UNDER THE WEATHER....

Although not active in the breed for several years, Lisa Murray Banthorpe (Tweedworth) and her husband Gordon still take a keen interest and can be seen enjoying spectating at most of the Humberside shows. Sorry to hear that Lisa has not been well of late.....our best wishes for a speedy return to good health.

check out   

 www.petbloodbankuk.org

a charity which provides a national canine blood bank. ... Over 1000 dogs needed a transfusion last year

Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a canine blood bank service for all veterinary practitioners across the UK. Their aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Similar to the human blood service, dog owners kindly bring along their much loved canine companions to give blood at one of our many sessions across the country.The blood is then taken to our state of the art processing centre in Loughborough where it is separated into red blood cells and plasma products, and then stored ready for despatch.

  PLACE YOUR BETS ON ROULETTE

2015 was a great year for Bruno Castro and his Multi Ch Gayhalo Roulette whose ranking in the Portuguese Kennel Club saw him finish TOP CAVALIER, RUNNER UP IN GROUP 9 and (out of 443 All Breeds) he rated 26th BEST DOG

 

Diane Spavin from the UK judged on Day 1 and Porto Winner 2016 title was attributed to the winners in each class. 16 Cavaliers were entered

Baby Winner: SUN BLACK DE TERRAS D'ARUNCE
Puppy Winner (female): LAST BUT NOT LEAST CASTELLUM MARE
Puppy Winner (male): LOLLIPOP POPLICIOUS CASTELLUM MARE
Junior Winner (female): WINSOME ROSE DU CHATEAU NOBLESSE
Porto Junior Winner (male): JINGLE BELLS DE JEREYLLE
Porto Winner (female)and Best Opposite: CH JR GIB. JANE EYRE DE LOS URSIDOS KODIAK
Porto Winner (male) & BOB: ARANEL ARAMIS