Ta-Ra TAYLOR
Maibee Montrose has been a household name in our Cavalier world for a long time and it is so sad that he has now left us. A good age...13 years 7 months, he died peacefully. Although never campaigned in the show ring he produced a string of Champion children, 12 in all, and was Top Stud dog in the UK in the years 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. Sired by Craigowl Dixon out of Maibee The Stand In (a Ch Ricksbury Tommy daughter) he passed on so many admirable qualities. One of those dogs you thought would always be there to greet you at Mill Farm in the North East of England. I saw him a few days before he died and it was heart warming to see this old boy enjoying carrying his favourite toy around in his mouth in the kitchen and beware any of the young whipper snapper Cavaliers or Charlies who tried to take it from him!
Our condolences to Bill. Many share the grief felt for a dog who touched our lives. Now reunited with Shealagh who treasured and was extremely proud of this little dog she bred. RIP "Taylor"....one in a million.
HOW "ART" THOU?
Meissen Porcelain, Cavalier on Gilt Pillow in Glass Box
Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Dogs on Carrara Marble Bases
Girls just wanna have fun...
at Bakewell show...Anne Bayliss, Ann Royce, Marisa Colavecchia-Fish, Karen Chelsey, Gay Lowe....guess the bubbly was flowing!
DOG WORLD review
CHATTERBOX welcomes LATVIA
Hello Norma, I would like to tell you the news about the Cavalier community in Latvia.The first Cavalier, Helandros Piccadillycame to Latvia from Estonia in 2005. Today, 9 years later, our FCI affiliated LKF (Latvian Cynology Federation) is proud to register the 100th Cavalier. Despite being such a small number, but using our neighbour’s experience, on 27 July 2014 we organized a special ring for Cavaliers in the National Dog Show at Adazi.
The idea, inspiration and the main organiser was myself, Diana Kontakevica. We were delighted to have Katie Sloan and Iris Soutar from Scotland as judges at our first show.
The total number of Cavaliers was more then 40, both domestic ones and international who came from France, Czech Republic, Germany etc. The most number of dogs from one kennel were 8 from “Cattleya Dowiana”.
The official part was judged by Katie Sloan (Turretbank) and her winners:
Royal Fantasy Frizzante Amore ( Balleta’s Summer Classic x Alicavis Florentine) – Best Dog and Best of Breed
Georgina of Woodville ( Johnny Be Good Of Woodville x Dona Ruby De Sophline) – Best Bitch and Best of Opposite
Amore Mio Junior Kashmir Jasmine(Prima Quartet Amore Mio x Amazing Wonder Of Magic Noblesse) - Best Opposite Sex Puppy
The unofficial classes were given to Iris Soutarwho was invited to choose the winners of Best Groomed, I love my cavalier – Children competition. Mother and daughter, and the Smart Cavalier.
We hope to continue this event annually and grow from strength to strength. Many thanks to our judges and all the participants. I hope this news will be interesting for Chatterbox! Best regards, Diana Kontakevica from Latvia. Some photos of the day.
Thank you Diana for your report and I am sure our Chatterbox readers will be delighted to hear news from Latvia and the Cavaliers. Please continue to keep us updated with what is happening in your part of the world.
special cake for the occasion
Group photo of exhibitors and judges
Katie Sloan (Turretbank)
Best Dog and Best of Breed
Best Bitch and Best of Opposite
Best Puppy in Show
Best Opposite Sex Puppy
Best Veteran
Iris Souter with the winner of "Mother and Daughter"
Winners in "Best Groomed"
"The Smartest Cavalier"
"I love Cavaliers" class
The Scottish Cavalier Club is reviewing it's judges' lists. It is imperative that those wishing to be added or remain on the lists send to the secretary, Mrs E Smith, 9 Elm Grove, Larbert, Stirlingshire, FK5 3LP, up to date CVs with copies of the relevant KC seminars that have been attended/passed. These must be received by 30th September 2014.
I have in my safe keeping a pink ladies cardigan left behind at the Northern Cavalier Champ show. Would the owner please contact me and I can arrange for it to find it's way home.
two tricolour bitches from the 80s...
David Kirkland (Rokirk) and Ted Eubank (Pinecrest) from the USA judged at the Cavalier Festival in Denmark. Best in Show both days was the blenheim bitch DKCH Cava Choice Hot Constellation. Below are pics of David's winners
Bitches with judge David Kirkland
BEST BITCH and BEST IN SHOWDKCH Cava Choice Hot Constellation, owner Jens Elkjaer-Gregersen
2. Murnley's Anglian Skye, owner Nicola Morrison
3. DKCH Murnley's Bijou Avenue, owners Jeannie Kristtensen, Nicola Morrison
4. Tuasiwa's Miamaja, owners Erik, Lone, Lise Emille Fritzboger
Dogs
BEST DOG and BEST OPPOSITE.....Cava Choice Loverboy, owner Brigitte Borlund Blindbaek
2. DKCH Ch. Longbody's Business Buster, owner Claus Voigt Jensen
3. Cepos Bumble Bee, owner Susanne Autzen
4. Checker Vom Erlenbacher-Hemmerich, owners Charlotte Frandsen, Lars Norgaard Jensen
BEST BITCH AND BEST DOG
Ted Eubank, the co judge and his daughter Renee
The Humberside CKCS Club's open show date has bern changed from 7th Sept to 9th November 2014. The judge, Richard Cornaby (Haydonleigh)and the venue at Harworth remain the same.
A KNIGHT IN GEORGIA
Chris Knight (Carolus) travelled to Atlanta to judge at Cavaliers of The South showin May 2014. Here are pictures of her main winners.
NICE FINNISH
Annukka Paloheimofrom Finlandsends news of "Cavalier King Charles Spaniel brooch which has arrived in the web shop of Design Agronius. Brooches 50 mm wide in polished gold or silver finish. Fastened with buterfly pin. 120 SEK / €14 / £12 / $19 (depending on PayPal's currency conversion). They will be available as vinyl stickers, steel silhouettes and lead hangers too. By Rebecca Agronius."
http://designagronius.tictail.com/product/cavalier-king-charles-spaniel-brooch
Top Twenty Gala and People’s Choice Award Event
To be held at the National Specialty
In Louisville, KY
On the evening of October 9, 2014
This has been such a popular new event for the past two years that you really should not miss it, so mark your calendars and join us for fun, food and camaraderie at the third annual Top Twenty & People’s Choice Gala
Top Twenty Gala
Purpose of this Event: To recognize those Cavalier who best exemplify the breed
Qualifications for the Top Twenty Gala: Top Twenty Cavaliers will be invited to compete, as well as the Top Three Cavaliers of each color, if not already in the Top Twenty, points accumulated from October 1st of the previous year to October 1st of present year.
Rosettes: All exhibitors who have entered the Top Twenty Gala will receive a commemorative rosette etched with their dog’s name.
Prize: Winner will take home a perpetual trophy of a piece of Cavalier artwork and will receive a small Glicee print of that artwork to keep
Mystery Judges: The identities of the THREE judges will be kept secret by the Gala Chairs until the evening of the event.
Judges are drawn from three categories. 1.Licensed Cavalier Breeder/Judge. 2. CKCSC, USA Breeder and/or Judge with in depth knowledge of the breed. 3.A licensed all-breed judge, not a breeder or owner of Cavaliers. All must be well-qualified to judge dogs.
Note: Keep showing your Cavaliers between now and the September show on the West Coast, to make sure they qualify for this top Twenty Gala!
People’s Choice Award
At the same time as the Top Twenty dogs are being judged, spectators can participate as People’s Choice ringside judges, filling in the ballot provided. Ballots are tallied at the end of the evening and the winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced at the banquet on Saturday evening and presented with a prize.
For more information, contact Anne Eckersley at ChadwickCavaliers@comcast.net
The Northern Cavalier show held at the Stafford County showground is a popular one. Many take their caravans and motorhomes and start off their "Cavalier camping" fortnight moving on after the show to Top Barn Farm near Worcester where they congregate and have a holiday with their Cavaliers taking in the accessible shows at Paignton, Bournemouth, Welsh Kennel Club, South and West Wales Open show and then ending with the Cavalier Club Open show held on site. This year the respectable entry at the Northe club show was 274 Cavaliers judged by Ray Waddington (Spindlepoint) and Diane Searle (Stonepit). As well as the exhibiting and judging to enjoy there was the added bonus of several parties to celebrate Nicky Firth's 50th, Beth Rees's 18th and two new Champions...Ch Miletree Montesuma of Londondor and Ch Bentwood Chloe of Forestcreek. Here are a few pictures of the day.
Nicky Firth
Beth Rees
Mark Sedgwick, Aum, Michael Levy
Ruta Towse, Marta Londons and Cesar Cortes
Judges Ray Waddington and Diane Searle
The Special Awards classes were judged by Lesley Kilcoyne
A winning line
Dog Challenge
Dog Challenge
Winner of the £20 special award (for oldest Cavalier exhibited) kindly donated on behalf of Cavalier Chat Forum by Julie Carmichael was Brian and Marilyn Claydon's Ripploak River Dancerwho will be 13 soon. Seen here with her Champion son Brymarden Montanawho at 10 won the Vintage dog class.
11th August 2014