THEY LIGHT UP OUR LIVES
Svena Nite Lite also known as 'Sophie' ....
and this is her litter brother 'Robbie' ....Svena Dee Lite.
These siblings celebrated their 15th birthday on 4th May 2014. Bred by Bridgette Evans. Sire - Picardy's Corbin and Dam-Svena High Lite.
TO THE EVERGREENS...A DOUBLE TOAST ...CHEERS TO SIBLING RIVALRY!
IT'S A FIRST!
The American Cavalier Clubheld their National Specialty in Harrisburg PA. USA between 21-24 April 2014. A record number of 398 dogs attended making an entry of 559 plus 45 in Rally and 72 in Agility!
Judge Jeanie Montford's final choice for BEST IN SHOW was....
BISS AKC & CKCSC,USA CH Mileslip Licorice JWBred & Owned by Sheryl & Ash Skidmore. Seen here with Judge Jeanie and ACKCSC President, Patty Kanan. This is the first Wholecolour to win the ACKCSC National. Way to go Sheryl!
RUBY, RUBY, RUBY, RUBY
Graham Kirkwood's ruby, Sorata I Am What I Am at Grajenco recently won the Toy Group at Ladies Kennel Association of Scotland. This was Scotland's first "double" Open Show when both LKA of Scotland and Falkirk Canine Society held their shows together at the same venue. The Clubs had entries of over 800 dogs each. "Ferret"also gained her final points for her Show Certificate of Merit (subject to KC confirmation). Nice one, Graham....
PRETTY THINGS
Artist Anton Bunches from the Moscow area does some fabulous art work on a pendant of shells.
THE GREAT GATSBY
The Cavalier and King Charles Spaniel French National Specialtywas held in Orleans on 20th April 2014.
The Cavalier judges were
Wendy Lhote from France (wholecolour bitches)
Chantal Tranchant from France (wholecolour dogs)
Bertrand Dumont from France (tricolour bitches)
Marco Marabotto from Italy (tricolour dogs)
Stephen Goodwin from UK (blenheim dogs)
Ted Eubank from USA (blenheim bitches)
Best in Show was Ch Great Gatsby des Contemplations owned and shown by Martine Tardivel and bred by Fabienne and Dominique Auquiert from Toulouse
The Northern Ireland Cavalier Club held it's Championship show at Ballyclare, a small town in Co Antrim, on 3rd May 2014. Dave Smith (Davanel)from Larbert in Scotland replaced the original judge Diane Fry (Amantra) who sadly died at the end of March 2014. It was also touching to see the late Geoffrey Porter's sister, Audrey there at this the first Club show since he passed away. A minute's silence was held in their memory as a sign of the esteem in which both were held. Geoffrey was a past Chairman, Secretary and long time Committee member and a Memorial Rose bowl in his name was presented by the Club for Best in Show.
Ballyclare
VENUE.....
Carol MacKenzie and Graham Kirkwood in the car waiting for show to open..
Barbara Hilditch
from over the water, Graham, Carol and Graham Murray
Kenny Stevenson
Ted Rogerson and Andy Vella
Kitty Conlon ...jigging??
Janet Patrick and Elspeth Glen
Ellen Renaud and Norma
Graham Kirkwood...loving the Black Watch Tartan waistcoat
Outgoing secretary Kay Finlay who has done sterling work for many years, receiving a thank you gift from Chairman Robert Lamont
some lovely oldies who popped in....sisters aged 10 and half
Ellen Renaud and Freddie
Iris Souter, Katie Sloan, Robert Lamont, Miyuki Kotani
Ted Rogerson and Miyuki Kotani
new Secretary Stephen Lyttle and the Ring Steward
Roberta Cooke and Cath Deddis manning the Rescue stall
Kitty Conlon, Heather Lamont and Geoffrey's sister Audrey
Paul Carpenter....have you lost someone?
Ellen Renaud, Linda Halbert and Anne Gibb Stuart
Andy Vella and Sheena MacLaine
Audrey and the GEOFFREY PORTER Memorial Rose Bowl
dog challenge
dog challenge
Bitch CC/Reserve Best in Show, Audrey, Dave Smith Judge , Dog CC/Best in Show
Agherton All That Jazz at Drumachose who won £20 for oldest Cavalier exhibited. Born 16th December 2001 bred by Stephen Lyttle and owned by Janet Patrick. The award, donated by Elspeth Glen, was made on behalf of the Cavalier Chat Forum
Best Puppy Bitch, Best Bitch, Reserve Best Bitch
Winner of Best Veteran in Show
Bitch CC winner....and new Champion
the apres show saw several exhibitors and committee members eat dinner at Barnaby's Restaurant.
Sue and Colin Mangham, Ellen Renaud
Robert Lamont, Sheena Maclaine, Dave Smith, Janet Patrick
Ivan Thompson, Barbara Hilditch, Elspeth Glen, Michael O'Shaunessy
Andy Vella, Norma, Heather Lamont
Janet Patrick, Sue Robinson, Kay Finlay
...all too soon it was time to leave the Emerald Isle and head home on the Ferry to Cairnryan
Sue Mangham and Ellen Renaud
Sue and Norma
Ellen Renaud and Colin Mangham
back on Scottish soil
see you next year, Ireland!
6th May 2014