MARY FROM THE
MIDLANDS
At the Midland Cavalier ClubOpen show in July, Mary Rees, who had been Secretary of the Club for 30 years was surprised by a celebration in her honour. Unknown to Mary, Elaine her daughter, friends and fellow Committee members planned this and managed to keep it under wraps. Mary was clearly touched by the flowers, cake, cards, painting of Ch Merrylaine Made To Measure (by Eleanor Mancey) and gifts and warm wishes received for her dedication.
Mary writes" Well now I have recovered from all the excitement I want to thank all those people who made the Open Show on Sunday so very special for me. Of course in future ...I may have to think twice about which people I can trust completely. What I have learnt is that there are more Cavalier people around who can keep a secret!
Joking aside it was such a wonderful day that I will remember for years to come. All of you who were there have shown that you have generous, loving hearts. It was a very emotional day and I thank everyone who helped make it so. When I was presented with the card I was asked to make a small speech - as everything was such a shock I forgot to mention those people who have supported me throughout the years and made it possible for me to continue as secretary. Everybody knows of my husband - and his jokes - he has helped a great deal and always supports the Midland Club. Then of course their is my daughter who has always been my 'right arm' helping and suggesting things to make the job a little easier. I know that she is there whenever I need her and I love her dearly.
So thank you Ron for all your support - I will try and not ask you to do the tedious jobs as you have stuffed enough envelopes over the years.....and thank you Elaine for always being there.To the rest of our committee I think I may have to be more alert at the committee meetings so that I am not taken by surprise again......"
Happy days are here again...thanks Becky Wileman for pics
Mary, husband Ron and Elaine Williams
daughter Elaine Berwick
Elaine Howard and Jo Norris
a great spread
Gay Lowe and Mary Drewitt
Debbie Coole, Kirsty Miller, Evan Ryan and Jenny Miller
like 3 naughty school girls.....Sylvia Lymer. Janet Waller, Pam Lewis
Carol Lewis, Rachel Surman, Jo Lewis
and a perfect setting for the show
where judge Deirdre Thomas found her Best in Show ....
....in AnneBayliss'Castlewytch Touch of Class
NEWLY CROWNED
EMPERIX MELONIA has become a Swedish Champion for her owner/breeders Fredrik Forsberg and Ralph Lindberg. Born on 5th May 2013, Cina is by Ch Clopsville Baileys x Vouges Delightful.
KUDOS FOR KIRA
Amantra Goodbye Norma Geneturned 14 years oldon 11th August, Bred by Diane Fry and Tracy Jackson down in the West Country, she is adored by owner Stan Jackson from Bristol. Sired by Amantra Song For Guy out of Amantra Schenectady. Looking great "Kira"
FIFTEEN AND FABULOUS
Coming up ...Happy 15thbirthday to Timsar Miss Fortune, younger sister to Ch/AKC Ch Timsar Miss Chief and AKC/CKCSC Ch Timsar Miss Damina. Seen here on left with her litter sister Timsar Miss B'havin......what pretty girls that mating of Linjato Ace of Base and Timsar Jocasta produced.
GONE FISHING
Jan and Stan Stegelman from Topeka in Kansas, nominated their Cavalier, Fergy, in the Dog of the Year competition, for her fishing acumen.“Fergy loves to go on the boat and her favourite activity is fishing. She will bark at Stan if he doesn’t get his fishing gear out once we get on the boat andwhen he does start fishing, she will sit and watch the rod tip for as long as it takes...she is very patient. If she sees the rod tip move and Stan does not notice it, she will bark at him. When he does catch a fish, she is very excited and acts like it was partly her catch, as well. We always throw the fish back in, so she doesn’t get to keep them, but she is still excited every day, no matter what the weather, to go fishing!”
I GOT YOUR NUMBER
Karen Sandlan (Arenkote)has a new phone number. If you need to contact her please ring 01904 471093
HOW "ART" THOU?
"Summer" by Italian artist Leandro Bassano 1595....this Spaniel looks more present day than most of this era
HAPPY HOUNDS NEAR
HALIFAX
Hazel Scriven with Benji the Cavalier and Mayor of Hebden Royd, Tony Hodgins with Goldie
Dog lovers and their prized pets descended on Hebden Bridge in Yorkshireto take part in the annual ‘Happy Hounds’event. Held in Calder Holmes Park, the day was organised by Hebden Royd Town Council and Calderdale Council in response to complaints about irresponsible dog owners. But it’s recognised those people are in a minority and the event was designed to celebrate all that’s great about responsible dog ownership. Local dog trainers were on hand to give useful information and highlighted some of the important roles our four-legged friends play in society. Ulti-mutts Agility, based in Sowerby Bridge, ran demonstrations and ‘have a go’ agility classes and there was also a number of fun dog categories, including ‘waggiest tail’ and ‘dog who takes food most politely’.Demonstrations, face painting and children’s entertainment kept little ones entertained throughout the afternoon.The Mayor of Hebden Royd, Tony Hodgins, said: “Hebden Happy Hounds was a great success, the weather was good to us and the turnout was brilliant. The agility dogs were very good to watch and the entries for the fun classes were the best ever and raised over £150 for the Mayor’s charity, for which we are very grateful. “I hope the event can now go from strength to strength and we would like to thank all the stall holders and participants for making it a day to remember.”
WITH WINDSOR CASTLE
AS BACKDROP
Pimms, sunshine, flowers, dogs, a committee decked out in Pink jackets and a unique setting...Windsor Championship Dog showis overlooked by the magnificent Windsor Castle. Also because of its closeness to London, many "doggy" overseas visitors add it to their list. The Cavaliers were judged by June Hazeltine (Juzandias).Enjoy some of the moments ringside.
Judge June with Sharon Bloomfield and the 13 year old Veteran Bitch winner, Oaklake Debbie Harry
Bevelmount Rubies
Ming Li and Anne Blackburn
Laura Davies, Gordon Inglis and Brecon "Bowties r us"
Pauliina and Eveliina Lantta from Finland and newly crowned Ch Gillespie Diamond Chaser of Pascavale.
Norma and Aussie visitor Jayne Wilson
Mary Cunningham and Julie Guvercin
Beth Rees
Isle of Wighters....Barbara Taylor and Yvonne Holbrook
the lovely Joyce Boardman
Land of the Midnight Sun meets Land Down Under....P and E Lantta and Will Henderson and Mat Morse
helping celebrate Lynn Crane's new Japanese Chin Champion
Aum and yum
gotta have the Pimm's fruit...Hazel Edwards
Steve Mynott tucking in
look I know where you are going wrong!
Mat Morse and Lucy Koster
Pauliina, Mark Sedwick, Evaliina, Michael Levy
Bitch CC, Dog CC/BOB/GROUP FINALIST, BEST PUPPY
The 7 Best Dog Breeds For
Fighting Depression
Article by Elizabeth Enochs for Lifestyle magazine.
Speaking as someone who has struggled with anxiety for a long time and currently shares a townhouse with two cats, I can tell you from experience that the mental health benefits of having pets far outweigh any personal sacrifices you might have to make to give them the life they deserve. This is perhaps even more true if you suffer from depression. However, while cats are obviously awesome, there are certain breeds of dogs that can help you fight depression better than cats likely could — namely because dogs are usually more active and affectionate toward their owners.
To be clear, most types of pets can help you fight depression because animals of almost any species can offer us companionship, affection, and structure. Dogs are particularly special, though, because they’re almost always affectionate, active, and co-dependent (in a good way). Moreover, specific breeds of dogs can help you fight depression better than others, simply because different dog breeds have different personality traits.
So even if you feel like you can’t help yourself right now, much less a puppy, you should know that adopting a dog could be a super effective, rewarding addition to your treatment. As WebMD put it, “Taking care of yourself may seem hard enough. But experts say that adding a little responsibility can help. It adds a new and positive focus to your life.”
Here are seven of the best dog breeds for fighting depression.
1. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aside from their obvious cuteness, Cavaliers can help their owners fight depression in many ways....one being that they love to cuddle. In fact, as Animal Planet put it, the Cavalier is so cuddly that it has been named "the love sponge".
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Poodle
4. Golden Retriever
5. Yorkshire Terrier
6. Viszla
7. Pug
RUDI'S REWARD
Beaconsfylde Catch The Kiss(Carolus Don Ricco JW ShCM x Khatibi Heidi Desirable At Beaconsfylde ) gained the final point for his Junior Warrant aged 15 months. Roxanne Hobbs is especially proud of 'Rudi', as he is her first homebred JW. Good going, Rudi
OUR CARING CAVALIER
COMMUNITY
One day last month, Vanessa Creamerwas walking along a suburban footpath with her dog, Rogan Josh, on leash at her side. Suddenly, the dog halted, planted himself, and refused to take another step.Vanessa had no idea why. Then the reason became clear. A few metres ahead stood a fire station. As Vanessa watched, its doors opened and a fire truck rolled out, crossed the footpath a few metres away, and headed off to its callout.Vanessa realised what had happened. Rogan had heard the ding-ding-ding of the fire station's alarm, whereas she could not. He was merely doing his job as her hearing dog. Rogan who is calm and gentle, with a soft face and slightly sceptical brown button eyes has been doing that job for nearly five years. During that time, they've spent almost every minute together.
He travels with her as she goes about her social support work around Wellington in New Zealand. On plane flights – which he loves – he settles on the floor in front of the window seat, next to Vanessa. Cafes and restaurants can sometimes be a challenge, says Vanessa. It seems most people know of "seeing" dogs, but many aren't aware of those whose job is to hear for their human companion. When there's resistance or doubt about Rogan's right to be in a café or shop, Vanessa explains the situation, mentions the status of disability assist dogs under law (the Human Rights Act and the Dog Control Act), and if necessary shows her and Rogan's ID.Vanessa isn't judgmental or impatient about these "teachable moments". She points out that New Zealand has only 60 or so hearing dogs, and that people therefore don't get to meet many of them and have their awareness raised.
Hearing dogs such as Rogan make their human companions' lives safer in everyday ways. At home, Rogan is trained to come to Vanessa, jump up a little, and lead her to the source of a sound she may not have heard: an oven timer, the doorbell, the phone.If the smoke detector screams, Rogan gets Vanessa's attention and drops to the floor rather than leads her toward the sound (which he hates; he glares with distrust at the noisy alarm when it's dormant). If there's a sound at night, he nudges Vanessa's cheek to wake her. This is the job Rogan was trained for. He was donated by a breeder of Cavalier to The Hearing Dogs Organisation near New Plymouth. The socialising and training took about six months, including at the centre's simulated house, which is kitted out with appliances and furniture, to get the dogs used to the home environment. During his training, Rogan was matched to Vanessa. "They try hard to match each person to a dog who'll suit them and their lifestyle," she says. He passed his final exam and joined Vanessa at home. He gets a yearly exam to check that he's still up to the mark. Above and beyond his training, Rogan is protective toward Vanessa. She tells me of a recent time in a supermarket when an unfamiliar, rough-looking man blundered into what Rogan thought was Vanessa's space – Rogan growled in warning at the man.
And Vanessa tells of her early times as a Toastmasters public-speaking club member, when Rogan insisted on accompanying her to the front every time she spoke at a meeting. A dog is a kind of social passport, and this is doubly true for a disability assist dog, whether the person with the dog is sight- or hearing-impaired, or epileptic, or a wheelchair user. When people see a dog doing such sterling work, they're drawn to it, and they talk to the person with the dog, and learn of the difference the dog makes. This helps make people more aware of the dog's work and get more used to them being around, and eases the isolation that some people with disabilities feel.
CAVALIER OBJETS D'ART
1890 Tea Caddy
from the Victoria and Albert Museum.. plaster, perhaps a funerary monument by sculptor George Gammon Adams, 1821-1898 ...spaniel in a kennel
Seal surmounted by a gilt bronze spaniel standing on a guilloché enamel tassled cushion. The body cast and enamelled with exotic birds, squirrels and flowers. Onyx matrix. Gilt bronze, enamel, onyx.
Tunbridge Ware circa 1850 single tea caddy featuring an image that is thought to be a young Prince Edward (later King Edward VII) with a falcon perched on his right hand and a spaniel jumping at his side.
DEAR DORIS
Sue Brooks (Moonvale) writes with sad news..."It is with deep sadness that I report that Doris Irvine of Shenlyn Cavalierspassed away in the early hours on 23rd August 2016 at the age of 96. She was my friend and mentor for more than 40 years and was a stalwart supporter of Cavaliers. She bred many lovely dogs in particular Ch Shenlyn September Sexton. She had also bred Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, Tibetan Spaniels and Chihuahuas. The funeral will take place in Shenfield in Essex but as yet the final arrangements are unknown. Family flowers only and donations to Cavalier Rescue and Dogs Trust."
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Norma writes...."Doris was a quietly spoken, gentle lady who lived in East Anglia and bred some lovely dogs under the Shenlyn affix. A knowledgeable Cavalier enthusiast who must have been thrilled when her home bred Blenheim boy, Shenlyn September Sexton became a Champion in 1999 when Margaret Newton judged the Eastern Cavalier Club show and awarded him his 3rd CC. Sexton lived with close friend Sue Brooks who steered him to his title. When he continued to grace the ring in the Veteran classes, Sue became co owner. Until then she felt the accolades should go solely to Doris. Sexton won 4CCs and 1RCC including Best In Show at the CKCSC show under Judy Wright and Alan Hall. Her friends were thrilled to see her attend the Eastern Cavalier Ch show in 2014 at the age of 94. She looked well and it was plain from this photo taken with Veronica Hull that she was enjoying herself being back amongst the breed close to her heart".
SOLE MATES
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............ 23rd AUGUST 2016