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?
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
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
The Judge is Debbie Coole (Jolainey Cavaliers) and there are lots of prizes to be won...a lovely snuggly 'Handmade by Fifi' bed and a bottle of Baileys for Best In Show, 'blinged up' Bottles of Wine for BIS, BPIS & BVIS as well as a small bottle for every class winner, a Christmas stocking crammed with doggy treats for BD, RBD,BPD,BB,RBB and BPB as well as a yummy Xmas treat for each and every exhibitor
On top of that the Chairman of the Club is offering her usual seasonal glass of home made mulled wine and a mince pie to every exhibitor. There will be the usual fabulous raffle for the Bumper Christmas Hamper and home made food offered for lunch. And if that wasn't enough you get to see some of the Committee in silly Christmas hats and glasses!! DON'T MISS OUT
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