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At the end of March 2016, Claus and Birthe Jensen went on a road trip of almost 1400 miles from Denmark to Luxembourg to show. It was a trip well worth it as they brought home a new Luxembourg Champion. The Ruby boy, Checker vom Erlenbacher-Hemmerichandowned by Lotte Frandsen and Lars Norgaard Jensen and shown so well by Claus gained his Luxembourg Champion title. Under judge Sirit Lepasaar he was awarded Best Ruby and the CACIB. He is now the holder of 3 Champion titles...Danish Kennel Club, Danish Cavalier Club and Luxembourg.
Cheers Checkers!
6 DEGREES OF SEPARATION
It really is a small word. USA travellers Renee Bruns (Caryse) and Carmen Spears (Tabu XP) from Oklahoma attended the Cavalier KCSC show held near Coventry in March this year. Ninka Wladzimiruk (Azalea) from Poland was also there. They did not know or meet each other. After the show weekend was over Renee and Carmen did some touristy stuff which included a trip to London and stayed at the world famous Savoy Hotel. Ninka came North to Newcastle.
Here is the fantastic coincidence part....Ninka's son Witek works in the Beaufont Bar in the Savoy Hotel. When we realised all three were there at the same time, it was a simple step to get them together. Renee and Carmen must have brought good luck as Witek has been chosen as the UK representative in the global final of Courvoisier’s Toast of Paris cocktail competition. A hotly contested place.
TAPESTRY OF VICTORIA'S
CAVALIER 'DASH'
Last edition's mention of Queen Victoria, Osborne House and 'Dash' prompted Lorraine Hughes (Loranka) to send this picture of an original tapestry of 'Dash'...."Thought you might like to see this, Norma, it is an original very old tapestry my mother bought as an antique when I was a small child". Thanks, Lorraine...what a precious keepsake
LANG MAY YER LUM REEK
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UK TOYDOG SOCIETY
The only UK Championship show to house all of the Toy breeds under one roof. This year the judges were Mary Drewett (Judyland)who at very short notice stood in for Michael Brook (Lillico) who sadly had passed away unexpectedly and Karen Sandlan (Arenkote).
Relive some great moments (a couple of pics pilfered from Lee!) from the show in these informal pictures. It was Rachel Smith's 50th and Sarah Maddison's 65th...so lots to smile about and celebrate. The UK Ch show results and photos from several of the shows are recorded here on site by Steve Mynott and David Moger www.cavaliers.co.uk ...check them out.
Angela Price and Jill Sheard
Norma, Jessica Crozier and Elaine Burton
Sue Mangham and her daughter Julie with Ted Rogerson
Sarah Rees
Maxine Fox Shone
Anita Godwin and Sandra Moger
Aum, Brian Rix and Joyce Boardman
Becky Wileman and Rachel Smith
Rachel's Birthday bash
helping Rachel celebrate!
Kirstie McMurray, Laura Davies. Melissa Phillips
around the ring
now listen here, young man
Kirstie and Gordon Inglis...bench stepping?
Caroline Ackroyd Gibson
scene stealers
Ellen Renaud...taking it easy
Sarah Madison celebrates her birthday with flowers....
........and a Charlie cake
bottoms up...
Hazel and Eddie Edwards
Loretta Biggs' pretty girl dressed to impress...
Mary Hughes marking
Bitch Judge...Karen Sandlan and Lorraine Hughes
Mary Drewett...Dog judge and her top winners
Katherine Li (Avalcier) Bitch winner
Norma with Sarah and Diane Whitfield
and a couple of our own, winning big in Japanese Chins....Jill Allitt and Lynn Crane
A DOGS' DINNER
Residents and visitors aren’t the only ones who can enjoy fine dining at the historic Chesterfield Palm Beach Hotel in Florida. The boutique hotel recently unveiled a menu for pets curated by the hotel’s canine ambassador and family member, Lady Dustine a black/tan Cavalier. The pet menu is served in the courtyard of the Leopard Lounge.
SUPERMATCH GAME
At the Northern Cavalier Club's Supermatchon 3rd April 2016 judged by "Mystery" judge Carol Siddle.....Best in Match went to Richard and Kelly Lee'sCalonlan Perfect Kiss for Kelrick(left)and Reserve went to Louise Greenhalgh'sLacervali A Perfect World (right)
Happy Birthday to Florindale Wood Opalowned and bred by Ann Gill from Epsom in Surrey. 'Marsha' who is sired by Beewye Lara's Rufus x Picardy's Black Amethyst, celebrated her 14th Birthdayon 5th April 2016. Many happy returns, Marsha.....
and youth has it's say....with Junior Warrant and Best Puppy in Show awards.
Calonlan Perfect Kiss for Kelrick who has recently gained her JUNIOR WARRANT for owners Kelly and Richard Lee and breeders Catherine and Andrew Rhodes
At 12 months of age...."Hollis" aka CRAIGOWL OUT OF TOUCH...gained the final points for his Junior Warrantat the Eastern Cavalier Club show. Bred and owned by Norma and Gordon Inglis and below going BEST PUPPY IN SHOW at Jarrow and Hebburn under judge Dick Morrison (Bowerswell)
HOW "ART" THOU?
Barbara of Portugal was an Infanta of Portugal and later Queen of Spain as wife of Ferdinand VI of Spain. Bárbara of Braganza (1711-1758) with Toy Spaniel thanks Bruno Castro, for this
NIGHT ON THE TOWN
Darcy Weddell from Edinburgh write ... "A few of us went to Ken Town's 70th Birthdaybash. Great time, I must say, and food was excellent too." Seen here with Darcy and Ken are Sarah Perry, Lindsay Gow, Jill Swanston, Lesley Fraser, Ian Sidgwick, Bill Swanston and Pauline Sidgwick.HAPPY 70TH, KEN
BARK IN THE PARK
Canines and their companions went 'walkies' in South Park, Darlington. Co Durham just the other week for an inaugural doggy day out fundraiser
Nearly 400 four legged friends and their well-behaved owners turned out for the first ever St Teresa’s Hospice, Bark in the Park event. Dogs big and small took on the one mile sponsored walk around South Park to help raise thousands of pounds towards the cost of the soon to be opened £1.2 million new ten-bed inpatient unit. Scott Marshall, of St Teresa’s Hospice, said: “Our initial target for the day was 150 dogs and their owners but the response we have had to our first Bark in the Park has been incredible."
A Prizes for dog with the waggiest tail was won by Cavalier 'Charlie' and owner Catherine Dulston who collected a £10 voucher for Pets at Home. Goody bags containing dog leads, biscuits, toy treats and discount vouchers were provided for all dogs completing the walk by Pets at Home Darlington.
THE MARTYR KING
Hi Norma....here’s anotherportrait of a companion Cavalier Spaniel with a Cavalier King - Charles 1st. They seemed to vary in size and shape. I discovered this portrait upon researching the history of Prince Henry, the original heir of King James 6th of England/1st of Scotlad who died aged just 18 of typhoid fever (amid rumours of poisoning). If he hadn’t died the course of history could have run very differently as Henry was both bright and popular and had the respect of all peoples, whereas Charles was withdrawn, reticent and hugely extravagant, setting inplace inhumane policies. He was also not as fit, physically as Henry. I find our histories so fascinating....thank you for all the hard work that you do. Cheers, Elsa-Marie Kitching (Ixion) Warminster in Wiltshire
22nd APRIL 2016