Some of the winners at the CKCS CLUB shows in the 70s
WHAT'S IN A NAME
Pets Best Insurance Services a leading USA pet insurance agency, has released its list of the top 10 most popular names for dogs enrolled with the agency in 2013.
Each year, pop culture tends to have a considerable impact on the names people select for their pets. Illustrating this trend, Bella was the No. 1 nameamong dogs insured by Pets Best. The increased popularity of the name Bella can be attributed to the well-known main character of the “Twilight” book and movie series.
While Lucy took the No. 2 spot for canines, other favourites in 2013 included classic dog names that remain popular throughout the years, such as Max, Buddy, Molly and Charlie. Although Bailey was the fourth most popular name in 2012, it slid to tenth place in 2013.
Top 10 Dog Names of 2013
1. Bella2. Lucy3. Max4. Charlie5. Daisy
6. Molly7. Buddy8. Lola9. Maggie10.Bailey
BARNEY HAS NO PROBLEM OVERCOMING THE OBSTACLES
Hayley Telling and her Cavalier Barney were jumping for joy after it was announced they were included in the England squad which will be competing in this year’s World Agility Open Championships, in Italy.
The duo have quickly made a name for themselves competing in – and winning – countless local and national agility competitions. But this is their first international competition.
Hayley from Rustington, West Sussex said: “Barney has achieved so much in his short time competing in agility. I am totally over the moon to have been selected to compete as part of team England.I think it is going to be an amazing experience for both of us and we are going to learn so much in our first international competition.”
"To prepare for the championships we will both need to keep very fit. For Barney this means lots of walks, hydrotherapy, strength exercises in his own little doggy gym at home, as well as seeing his physiotherapist to make sure he is as fit as possible. For me it means lots of running so I am able to sprint to keep up with Barney!”
TEDDY IS THE TOPS
Kirstie McMurray (Merryoth) did the BUPA 5k run in Edinburgh recently. Whilst running, her Cavalier, Flynn, was enjoying the spectacular views of the city.
Spaniel Gentle/Comforter Spaniel
A funeral home in Arizona has brought in a Cavalier therapy dog to help families through the mourning process.
Katrina Edwards lives in Treuddyn near Mold in the county of Flintshire and sends us two photos of tins of Thorne's Toffee and Callard & Bowser's Butter Scotch.
NOVA GOES FOR GOLD AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN!
Sue Smith has Jessicav Cavaliers in Australiaand one of her brightest stars, with a string of titles in various events, is Australian Ch Neut Ch Marcavan Star In Heaven Companion Dog, Agility Dog Excellent, Jumping Dog Excellent, Snooker Dog, Strategic Pairs Dog, Rally Advanced Excellent, Dancing With Dogs Freestyle Novice, Heelwork to Music Starters.
Sue shares her career so far......'Nova' gained her Ch title at 14 months and has also produced some beautiful puppies. Three are Champions as well as "Bingo" with his Community Companion Dog and Open titles in Obedience & titles in DWD and HWTM.
She started doing Agility at the 2008 Australian Nationals and within a short time had several titles under her belt.
In November 2011 at 7 and half years she started training for dancing with dogs & loved it and again rose to the top in this discipline.
2012 saw her take on Rally Obedience in the very first trial in Australia. She never failed a class and in 2013 was the first cavalier to gain the highest title in this event
Super 'Nova' has gained 17 titles across 7 different disciplines as well as being a great mum along the way. She will be 10 years old in July 2014 and will continue in anything she enjoys doing which includes the chief bed hog, bird chaser and beach baby. She has passed her cleverness onto her Grand and Great Grand kids and is now a Grt Grt Grandma. I pray for many more years ahead to share with my special star “NOVA”
Wow, Sue, that is impressive
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Request from Bridgette Evans (Svena)" A Canadian gentleman (Ivan Fabina) is coming to the UK and will be at Crufts on the 8th March. Is there anyone travelling back to the South East after the show who can offer him a lift" He is flying out of Gatwick but any train station en route would help." Please contact Bridgette on pantyfedwen@outlook.com if you can help.
HOW "ART" THOU?
....the work of Lavinia Fontana (August 24, 1552 – August 11, 1614) who was an Italian painter and regarded as the first woman artist, working within the same sphere as her male counterparts, outside a court or convent.
Portrait of Bianca degli Utili Maselli holding a dog and surrounded by six of her children
Portrait of Ginevra Aldrovandi's whose husband, the Bolognese senator Ercole Hercolani, died in 1593. Her elaborate mourning costume-with costly brocade, lace, and pearls-indicates her high social status. She holds a handkerchief, suggesting the tears she shed at her husband's death. The lapdog is her pet, but it also carries symbolic significance. During the 16th century, a widow who did not re-marry, staying faithful to her husband's memory, was often compared to a dog that was faithful to its master.
SEE YOU IN BELGIUM?
OLDEST CAVALIER IN ICELAND
The lovely Ruby girl, Hlinar Beatrice (sired by Leelyn Freebie out of Leelyn Mon Amia) reached her 16th Birthdayon 14th January 2014. Beatrice is the oldest Cavalier in the country and celebrated it with family and breeder friends.
Curt Bucy from Nashville has passed away after a sudden illness. Although Curt was fairly new to the world of Cavaliers, because of his likeability he very quickly made lots of friends both in the States and in the UK. A kind and gentle man with a lovely sense of humour.
He was enjoying his time at shows and the success that was coming his way. Taken too soon. Our sympathy goes out to Clayton and the rest of his family and close friends. He will be missed.
RUSSIAN ARISTOCRATS
Vlada Yakovleva writes from Russia "Dear Norma, I attach a copy of the watercolour work of Russian artist, A Grigoriev. "Portrait of Princess Sophia Dondukova, 1847" The dog she is holding is one of the little Toy spaniels that French and Russian aristocrats used to have - not one particular breed, but maybe a Cavalier ancestor"
The Kennel Club was formed 140 years ago and during that time it hasamassed quite a lot of dog paintings and other works of art such as figurines, engravings, trophies and all kinds of canine memorabilia. Those of you that have visited their Clarges Street office in London would no doubt have noticed the sheer number of paintings in various rooms and offices and also on the walls of the staircase. Just over ten years ago they opened their art gallery on the ground floor where many of their most noted pieces could be permanently displayed. Here you can see works by some of the world’s greatest dog artists such as Maud Earl, George Earl, Richard Ansdell, Arthur Wardle and Cecil Aldin. They have also staged quite a number of dog art exhibitions over the years including The Golden Retriever in Art, The Fox Terrier in Art, Royal Dogs, Dogs in War plus several Christmas Art Fairs when artists can exhibit works for sale. Their most recent exhibition was devoted to The Newfoundland and ran from last August up until 10th January and included several paintings by Sir Edwin Landseer. From 3rd February until 10th June they will be staging an exhibition devoted to The Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Of very special interest to all Cavaliers owners will be The Toy Spaniel Exhibition which will run from 14th July until January 2015. This exhibition will feature paintings, various art objects and some rare photographs of King Charles Spaniels and Cavaliers, tracing the history and development of both breeds in works of art. The exhibition is being organized by Dr Andreas Schemeland Tina and I will be assisting him in what we hope will be a very interesting and informative exhibition and a ‘must visit’ attraction for lovers of both King Charles Spaniels and Cavaliers. We will be giving more information and further updates in 'Chatterbox' nearer the time.
....the "bottom" line.....LOVING THESE BOOKMARKS!
16TH JANUARY 2014