ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Hilary Bartlett (Korolevsky) writes " I was hoping you might give this young man, Alexander McHugh a mention in your next Chatterbox. As you can see he is covered with large rosettes won at the Companion Dog Showthat I manage as part of the annual Ham Fair on the Common.
mid-19th century Cavalier pastel with gouache.
If anyone has had problems with the Vaccine Lepto 4, can you please get in touch with Bridgette Evans (Svena) on email pantyfedwen@outlook.com
NEW CHAMPION
At the Internationall dog show in Avesta, Sweden, Vouges Disturbia under judge Michael Forte, got her 8th CC and became a champion. Well done to owners, Anna Kihlgren Ackenas and breeders Peter Gustafsson and Per Wallentin.
IN MINT CONDITION
Happy Birthday to dear "Minty," Ch Elvenhome Creme De Menthe ROM, who turned "Sweet 16"on 20th June 2014. Enjoying her special milestone birthday and still heart clear at last check. From proud owner Stephanie Abraham (Trefoil) in Connecticut, USA and breeder Jeanie Montford (Elvenhome) in Sydney, Australia.
HEAR, HEAR
Murray Whittington's Cavalier Frodo, provides him with the ring of confidence. Living with a 85 percent hearing loss, the 44-year-old New Zealand man relies on his dog to fill in the gaps.
It's no hit and miss relationship because Frodo is a Hearing Dog, trained at a cost of $NZ 35,000.
When the door bell rings it's Frodo who goes to it, comes back to Murray to gently paw him, then leads him to his guest. Same drill when the timer on the oven or the alarm clock goes off, or when Murray's eight-year-old son, Daniel is sick in bed and needs him. If the smoke alarm is activated Frodo will hit the deck in front of Murray, flat as a pancake, looking directly at the noisy device.
"When he drops flat to the floor that means danger," Murray says, adding that every time Frodo helps him out he is rewarded with an eat-treat. "He will react to any sound he's trained to."
Murray lost an eye and most of his hearing ability to German Measles at birth. "There are certain frequencies I can't hear - and my hearing aids are not always reliable," he says.
Hearing Dogs New Zealand, a not-for-profit organisation, is based in New Plymouth. At its training centre it converts all breeds of dogs, as long as they are friendly, intelligent and responsive to sounds, into Hearing Dogs.
When qualified they wear the yellow 'Hearing Dog' jacket, and are provided free of charge to applicants who meet strict criteria.
Recently Murray, also suffers from diabetes, was rushed to Hawke's Bay Hospital when his blood sugar levels rose alarmingly, leaving him semi-conscious.
While he was in the Intensive Care Unit a friend brought Frodo in to visit, and Murray was blown away by the reaction of the unit's doctors and nurses. Not only did they love the dog, but many had never heard of a Hearing Dog. When he was moved to a ward for his final two days in hospital, Frodo joined him fulltime.
Under the 1996 Dog Control Act, service dogs (blind/hearing/some other conditions) are allowed to stay with their owners in hospital.
WOE IS ME???
...with Melissa Phillip's permission Laura Davis sent this snapshot from Three Counties show. CAPTION anyone??
FASHION SHOOT
Photographer Patrick Demarchelier shot Victoria Beckham for Vogue on location at an 18th-century rectory in Hastings, southeast England. Cradling a Cavalier named Digby, wearing a Prada dress and neckerchief. Pretty picture...but hope Cavaliers never turn into a fashion accessory.
FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE
Dianne Tyssen (Prestonville) (far right) from Invercargill in New Zealand was thrilled to be at the Supreme Show Dog Contest 2014to watch Supreme Ch Nidra Fortune Chest with Prestonville win Best in Contest (Adult), Best NZ Bred, Best Toy & Best Veteran (at 7 1/2 years young) amongst very tough competition from the top dogs in the South Island. Judges were Kathleen Hardwick (NZ), Terill Udenberg (Canada), Chris Graham (NZ) Dianne writes "It was great to be there with co-breeder Janine King (far left) and all our friends and supporters to watch Sue Pinnow and 'Chester' strut their stuff.
EGG AND CHIPS PLEASE!
Paprika, a six-year-old Cavalierstands in front of Milo's Kitchen Treat Truck in San Francisco, California.
The San Francisco-based pet treat company have launched the Bay Area’s first mobile food truck for dogs.
“Milo’s Kitchen is all about dogs being an equal part of the family, so we thought if people get to enjoy food trucks, why can’t dogs enjoy a treat truck?” said company spokeswoman Chrissy Trampedach.
The truck is travelling to 16 cities across the country through the end of August, with stops including Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix,Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburg.
In addition to free samples from Milo’s Kitchen product line, the vehicle also travels with a canine-ready photo booth, a lounge with sofas for socializing and plenty of drinking bowls, bones, tennis balls and doggie beds.
The number of dogs living in San Francisco is believed to surpass the number of children, due in large part to the escalating costs of living there. An estimated 120,000 dogs inhabit the city, compared with roughly 110,000 children, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
MAKE A DATE
http://www.cavaliersymposium.com/
SPECIALYEARS....1949 AND1954
Two well known UK Cavalier breeders celebrated milestone birthdays this year
Brian Rix (Ricksbury) and Maryann Hogan (Stavonga) combined to host a party at Maryann and her husband Malcolm's home in Letchworth and spent a lovely evening with friends and family.....some of the guests
margaret newton & wendy taylor
pauline roberts, lynn crane, sue smith
ann moffat, kevin berry, roy stevens
cherill deans & chris knight
dennis & tina homes
joyce boardman
cesar cortes & ruta towse
sandra moger, norma, elaine & ray waddington
des& carol jenkins
two other celebrities who were also born in the 40s and 50s
"Ken Town (Barsac Cavaliers) judged the Regional Cavalier Specialty for the Cavalier Fanciers Southern Ontarioin June.We had our usual nice turnout and fun time. It was incredibly hot and humid with occassional downpours but the dogs were up for the day. The people did wilt by the end! from Lisa Lott (Wug Cavaliers)
and from Bonnie Sands (Jewelcroft)"Hi Norma
"It was a super day for all four colours, but it was very hot and humid. Thank goodness for the intermittent sun showers and soft breeze to help with keeping the dogs (and humans) cool! All of the major black and tan winners were sired/grandsired by Ch Jovan Royal Rock N Roll. The Best Puppy in Show was by Rabymar Adonis x GCh Jewelcroft's Dala Midnatt Sol (by Ch. Jovan Royal Rock N Roll x Campanard's Eternell). Winner's Dog/BOS was by Bacchus du Nid du Faisan x Int. Ch. Campanard's Dream Rose. Best Bred By Exhibitor Bitch was also sired by Ch. Jovan Royal Rock N Roll. Ch Rabymar Adonis was Best Opposite Sex to Best Old Timer."
The winners of the Regional Specialty were:
Best in Show/Best Bitch (tri) Saranade C'est Ma Soiree
Best Opposite/Best Dog (ruby) Amberton's Blazing Rose,
Best Puppy in Show/Reserve Best Bitch (b/t), Jewelcroft's Mardigrais Isobel
Award of Merit, Select Dog (blen), Ch Midsummers True Grit
Award of Merit, Select Bitch (b/t) Ch Jewelcroft's Dalecarlia
BEST IN SHOW
BEST OPPOSITE
Old Timer's Fun Match. The judge is Carol Clegg (formerly Purser) of Beaverdams Cavaliers. Best in MatchCh Woodmere's Princess Tara (born 2002). Owner/breeder Joan McIntyre. She went on to be Best Veteran Bitch in the Specialty
Best Opposite Sex in Match Ch Rabymar Adonis (born 2006). Owner Norma & Lang Moffat.
a sprightly 8 year old Rabymar Adonis and an even sprightlier 85 year old Lang Moffat!
Best Puppy in Show
Best Puppy in Show on table
Senior Puppy dog
photos by Debbie Souch, Mary Potter, Maureen Littler, Lisa Lott
OPENING IN UNDER 2 WEEKS
IN THE GOOD BOOKS
Ann Russell is a New Zealand author who loves Cavaliers – enough to make one she owned the hero of her fictional Little Truff stories which have been featured in the Australian Dogs’ Life magazine.
They’re written for all animal lovers from 10 years to 110 - and there’s an extra one for parents or grandparents to read to children from 3-7 years. The flyer is attached as well as the 3 book covers.
check out Ann's website – http://www.annrussellwriter.com/ as there are sneak previews.
7th July 2014