POTTERY PUZZLE?
Elaine Dempster in Hastings in the USA wonders if anyone has seen this type of Staffordshire Spniel before. She found it in a resale shop. Elaine writes "I'm hoping one of your readers in Chatterbox might be able to give a little history on it or tell me how I can find out as it looks nothing like anything I've been able to find on the internet. Plus there aren't any markings on the bottom."
Carol Butler (Tamyse) has a new address and phone number. She can now be reached at Mitton Brow. Old Manor Lane. Tewkesbury. Gloucestershire. GL20 7EA Tel 01684 276632
GEORGIA DOG SHOWS....AKC STYLE
You would think after 4 days at the CKCSC USA Specialty that we would have overdosed and had enough....not on your life! At the end of the following week we attended shows in Atlanta but this time it was All Breed shows held under American Kennel Club rules. None of the Cavalier judges were breed specialists and this time many of the dogs were not in the hands of their owners but brought to the show and handled by professionals. Without exception every Cavalier was turned out in immaculate condition, not a hair out of place. In many other breeds, behind the scenes was a 'work in progress' as many got their dogs ready for the ring. Bathed, dried, styled, shaped, whatever it took to get them to the high standard required to impress the judges. Personally, it was all too much for me, much preferring the more natural, but possibly more amateurish presentation of my own breed at home. Perhaps the glamour factor isnt such an important factor in the UK. But all to his own and it was just my impression. I did find it quite sad to see the docile, almost doleful look in the eyes of some of the spunky breeds as they stood on their grooming tables, noosed in place, just waiting passively for their handler to return for more 'finishing'. Of course, there were dogs who were presented and exhibited by their owners and it was nice to see them get recognition when it was deserved. Here are some sights from the show ......
some of the Cavalier people
nice to see Lu Dunham there
a hive of activity
Shannon Schilling and 'Bobby'
Paula Ayers and Michelle Landers
Pat Landers, Norma and Paula
Kathy Gentil and 'Freddy'
if anyone knows the dogs...please let me know and I will add
Two Rivers Finishing Touch who took Best of Breed on one of the days
Shannon and Brenda
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Paul Ayers and Michael Landers
Karen Galipeaut with??
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A very happy Missy Crane with her newly crowned, on the day, AKC Champion....Brookhaven Endless Journey seen here with Paula Ayers who along with sister Brenda Martz bred him.
'Journey', Missy and judge
Shannon and 'Brookhaven Bob Bailey'
The Sisters
COMFORTERS....doing what they do best
Denis McKeown from Ireland sends this cute pic of his Orinoco So You Think. 'Connie' is starting her working life early......with Denis' mother and friend at a local nursing home.
GOING,GOING, GONE
R.G. Watkins Books and Prints. 7 Water Street. Barrington. Ilminster Somerset TA19 0JR have in stock, this rare early print of a Blenheim Spaniel, which they thought may be of interest to Cavalier lovers. Sheet size 14.25in x16.5in
"An arresting and naive image of a wide-eyed spaniel after a painting by
Stephen Taylor [1817-1849] who exhibited 48 times at the Royal Academy. He painted other pictures of spaniels and his 1830 exhibit at the Royal Academy was entitled 'Blenheim Spaniel Puppies'.
For further details including price, please contact Richard Watkins on
01460 54188 or by email to inquiries@rgwatkins.co.uk
If you plan on advertising in the Scottish Cavalier Club Year Book, the closing date is 30th November. All adverts and article will be gratefully received by Carol Mackenzie(carolkengus@tiscali.co.uk) and as this is Carol's first year as editor she is very grateful for the contributions received so far, and welcomes even more!
THE BRONZE AGE......from the Hamshere Gallery in London
Spaniels by French sculptor Antoine-Louis Baryre (1796-1875)
Art Deco sculpture by the highly respected Russian sculpture Georgui Dimitrievitch Lavrov (1895-1991) Approximately 10 ¼ high x 24 ¾ long x 7 ½ wide inches.
Rare 19th century bronze by Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894) approximately 4 ¾ inches high.
Spectacular mid-19th century bronze measuring approximately 8 x 3¾ inches.
DALLAS DID IT!
Dallas is seen here in the Dog World photo competition which he won. Congratulations to his owner Joanne Hall.
The Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club is an AKC Regional Club based in Wisconsin. They held their 2013 Specialty recently and special thanks to Mary Hanus for sending details of the main winners
Stepamgar Skyfall who wonPuppy Sweepstakesunder Steve Wallis
GCH Orchard Hill Only Human winning under Best of Breedunder Sheena Maclaine (Pennygown)
Best of Breedwent to GCH Timsar Miss Red Hot Chilli seen here with judge Sheree Moses
.....that's yer lot for now.....off to Belgium in the morning to sample some Belgian Chocolates, Buns and yummy Cavaliers!