The place to be in October was Atlanta in Geogia where The CKCSC USA held it's National Specialty hosted by Cavaliers of the South. This was accompanied by two other events, the Trudy Brown Albrecht Rally, and the Elizabeth I. Spalding Memorial Show. If this wasn't enough to satisfy your Cavalier needs there was also Puppy and Veteran Sweeps, an Obedience/Rally, Children’s Handling, Health Clinics and Seminar, Parade of Champions, Banquet, Live & Silent Auctions and the prestigious Top 20 Gala. Truly an enjoyable overdose. The hotel was ideally situated close to Atlanta Airport making it easy for those attending and the popular venue provided everything needed for a truly wonderful extravaganza.
It even had rooms with a view of the Atlanta Skyline.
I know we all appreciated the hard work put in by Cavaliers of the South and the CKCSC USA who succeeded in putting the SPECIAL into the Specialty in Atlanta. Pulling off something like this takes time, dedication and sheer hard work! It was a feast of Cavaliers and a Specialty that ticked all the boxes. Speaking for all the overseas visitors...we had a blast and enjoyed our visit enormously. Laughter is good for you! It was great catching up with everyone, old and new friends alike. I know how hard everyone worked behind the scenes, whilst the majority of us reaped the benefits. Hospitality in the South is well known and this was no exception. Thank you for inviting me to be one of the Top 20 Event judges...a task I really enjoyed.
Now enjoy some moments captured of the 4 fun packed days.
THURSDAY....PUPPY AND VETERAN SWEEPS with judge David Frederick (Twickenham) in charge.
BEST PUPPY was DARANE HELLBOY....BEST OPPOSITE was KEAN PRISTINE OF VALENTYNE
'Hellboy'
'Pristine'
BEST VETERAN at 8 was CH GRANTILLEY TAKE THAT
some other puppies who won their classes
CH Orchardhill Why Wonder JW, Brookhaven Kid Rock at Almeara, Darane Hellboy
Pinecrest Flamin Gogh
Rutherford Byoncee
job done....Mandy Mulligan and David
Tracie Laliberte DVN MAwho spoke at the Nutrition Seminar earlier in the day
and some of the audience enjoying the chat and dogs on display....
James and LindaShreffler and Lana Adair
Lindsey and Sarah Ayers, the photographers S & L Photography
Sandra Moger, Larry Parente and David Moger
Norma and Jean Salisbury
David showing what we all felt about being here...
the height of fashion.....
cute as a bug......
baby daxi that was adorable and belonged to a booth owner
Jennifer Flowers Foster and Mary Kate Moulton
Alison Matos and Miriam Lovett
how can a girl resist?
Sharon Utych and her precious girl Skye in the Therapy Parade
Liz Keane and Ginger Harrison
Robbie Jones and Liz O'Brien
Trudy Owens and Sue Shidler
Joan Twigg, Michael Levy and Mary Kate Moulton
Cheryl Mandeville and Karma (UR01 UDCX Piaffe Twist of Fate CDX CCDX RAE CRE OA NAJ) who won Obedience High In Trial
Kay Trad with Graham earned a brand new title..Rally Novice
Jaime Redniss, ?? Cheryl Mandeville, Jean Salisbury
Elizabeth Gerkin and Michelle Lander with the classy goodie bags available on arrival for the showgoers
In Atlanta, tomorrow is always another day...so watch this space for day 2, day 3 and day 4.......