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DOG SHOWING IN JAPAN

The official ceremony of Pedigree Awards 2012 was held by the Japanese Kennel Club at Royal Park Hotel in Tokyo on 17th April 2013. This prize is given to the annual ranking number 1 dog/bitch in each breed.

If you get BOB at a Japanese championship show you are awarded points depending on the type of show. The highest points are given at International shows and exhibitors collect these from January
to December. As there are many professional handlers in Japan, amateur dog fanciers find it tough to compete against the professionalism. But in Cavaliers, Takashi Matsumoto triumphed with his two Blenheims...Japanese Champion Miletree William Takashi and Int Champion Hollambrie Olivia for Takashi.

well done Takashi and Hatsue (who lived and showed in the UK a couple of years ago)

A note from Pam Craig re Top Barn camping in August.If you wish to join the campers please email Pam@aldachell.co.uk The cost is £9.00 per night (includes electric hookup) and runs from August 4th for 2 weeks. You can stay for a shorter period if you wish. There are always lots of organised activities including a Fun Dog Match and new for this year, agility will be on offer.

A SPEEDY RECOVERY

Margaret Newton (Tonnew) has to spend some time in hospital soon and as she will be out of action for some time has decided to withdraw from her judging appointment of Cavalier Bitches at Windsor Ch show at the end of June. Margaret sends her apologies and regrets letting everyone down. Mrs Sue Korn (Sandusk) will now judge the Bitches, subject to KC approval.

Please send all your good wishes and thoughts to her at this time and a card would I am sure cheer her up. The address is Tonnew Cottage. 11 Cambridge Road. Babraham.

Cambridgeshire. CB22 3AF

We wish you all the best, Margaret. Hang in there

OASIS IN THE DESERT

Lucy Koster (Harana) was one of the judges who travelled to Scottsdale in Arizona to judge at the Central Arizona Cavalier Club's Specialty show held in junction this year with the American CKCSC National. Here are pictures of her main winners.

Lucy, Karin Ostmann and her winning dog AKC GCh SHEBA EXPRESSO and Shelly Fields of Panache Pet Portraits

Lucy, Elaine Mitchell handling for owner Lana Adair and Best Bitch ....AKC CH Bonitos Companeros Gianna Nannini

From Friday 3^rd May 2013, Caroline (Toraylac) Gibson's new address will be: Field Farm. Field Lane. Kirk Ireton. Ashbourne. Derbyshire. DE6 3JU

Tel 07753 192 406

TAKE THAT

GCH Grantilley Take That had a great day under judge Frank Kane at the American CKCSC National Specialty in Arizona. Not only did 'Robbie' win Best Veteran in Show but gained the first Award of Merit meant he was right behind the Best of Breed and Select Dog in the placings. Not bad going for an old timer who reaches 8 years old very soon.Owned by Lana Adair, showed by Elaine Mitchell and bred in the UK by Rita Bidgood.

I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!

Alan Hall (Alansmere) is celebrating his 85th birthday this week. 40 years ago, in 1973, Alan and his partner John Evans saw their homebred Ch Alansmere Aquarius go BEST IN SHOW at Crufts. The only Cavalier to have received this accolade. We wish him a great Birthday....we know he likes to enjoy himself and am sure he will celebrate in style. Cheers, Alan.

If any Club member would like to put forward questions or topics in advance of Dr P Mandiger's talk at the Cavalier KCS Club AGM on 26th May 2013, please email paul.mandigers@planet.nl or p.j.j.mandigers@planet.nl

SCRAPS

courtesy of Pauline Roberts

DNA Testing Schemes For Cavaliers

Episodic Falling and Curly Coat/Dry Eye - The Health and Breeder Services Department of the Kennel Club have confirmed that 1600 DNA test results have been uploaded and will shortly be available to view via their online Health Test Finder.

EVEN HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES AND ROYALTY FALL FOR CAVALIER CHARMS