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.
Those who are interested, please email Sue Robinson at: treasurer.humbersideckcs@gmail.com.
RESCUE NEEDS YOUR HELP
Every year the Rescue club spends thousands of £ to help Cavaliers who have lost owners, been abandoned and are sick and in need of TLC. Often local authorities will put down stray dogs within 7 days – that is why the Rescue needs funds to help.
A tombola, raffles and gift stalls help, as do simple donations, but a more regular source of income is needed. You are invited to become an individual member of Humberside CKCS RESCUEand then participate in a “100” club draw spread over the next 12 months.
Individual members are asked to contribute only £5 a month, £60 in a full year.
£1 of the contribution makes you an individual Rescue Club member with a unique number; the balance goes into the funds. All members will then participate in a monthly draw when membership numbers are drawn randomly for cash prizes.
Initially membership will be restricted to 100 members in the year to March 2017.
The objective is to return 60% of the contribution to members as prizes and thereby to create some £2,400 as a contribution to Rescue funds.
Starting in April 2016 and every month thereafter for 12 months four prizes will be drawn. One of £100, one of £50 and two of £25. All numbers will have an equal chance in every draw, but no number will be able to win more than one prize in any one month.
There will be 11 draws for the above prizes, December 2016 will be the exception when we will have a “SUPER DRAW” with many prizes – “Santa may be kind”
DECEMBER PRIZES
One each of £500, £300, £200, £100, two of £50 and eight of £25.
As before, only one prize per number, but we start with the highest first !!
All prizes will be paid by cheque by our Treasurer, Sue Robinson, each month.
In the event that fewer than 100 people wish to be RESCUE CLUB members, prizes will be scaled down proportionately for a membership between 50 and 100 and if less than 50 applications are received then all money paid will be refunded in full.
In future years the Rescue Club can be expanded if the desire to support RESCUE is evident,
but for this inaugural year, please consider joining and support a worthy cause.
It will be first come first served and membership will close after the first 100 applications have been received by Sue Robinson, the Treasurer. Individuals may have multiple memberships (2 would cost £10 a month £120 a year), but for this year no more than 4 per person will be accepted. You can pay monthly by standing order (just fill in the form), but it would help if an upfront payment could be considered.
All members will be given a membership number by the Treasurer. (it will needed before lodging the standing order with your bank as it must show the number)
Please consider supporting this worthwhile venture
HOW "ART" THOU?
Bruno Castro saw this in an auction in Portugal....no details are known about artist or name of painting...anyone seen it before?
thank you to everyone who contributed...keep your news coming
11th FEBRUARY 2016