Cavalier Chatterbox

FRANCE, SPAIN AND EARLY CAVALIERS

 HOW "ART" THOU?

Portrait of Philippe de France (1683-1746) future King Philip V of Spain

 

 

Rabbie Burns (1759-1796) was a Scottish poet, largely regarded as Scotland's National Poet and is celebrated worldwide.  It is his song Auld Lang Syne that is sung at Hogmanay (last day of the year).   

Burns Night is celebrated all around the world on Burns' birthday, 25 January and involves eating Haggis, tatties and neeps and other Scottish fare. Burns' famous "Address to a Haggis" is read out before the supper and is a signal that people can start eating.

For the last few years Lorraine Gillhespy (Lorphil) has hosted such a supper at her home and invited Scots and local Geordies (plastic jocks as Bill Moffat calls them!) as guests. This year we were all joined by Pat Barrington and Marianne Cleary, Cavalier breeders from Canada who were over staying with Debbie Kerr, also a Scot who lives in the Ayrshire area, where incidentally Burns grew up. Pat and Marianne say they can lay claim to a Scot lurking somewhere in their background! Gordon read the address and we all enjoyed a tasty meal and good conversation. Cuddles with a litter of Charlie puppies added to the enjoyment

 Special napkins and tartan tablecloth added to the atmosphere.

Debbie Kerr, Michael Hegarty, Margaret Mallows, Gordon Inglis, Norma Inglis, Jerry Munroe, Tanya Ireland

  

  Ted Rogerson, Pat Rogerson, Bill Moffat, Pat Barrington, Lorraine Gillhespy, Marianne Cleary

Charlie cuties

 

 Pat (Barrington) and Ted Rogerson

Debbie (Kerr) and Marianne (Cleary)

lovey lovey, kiss kiss from Lorraine!

 

Pat (Rogerson) Michael (Hegarty) and Jerry (Munroe)

Cuddles from Tanya (Ireland)

Debbie, Pat, and Marianne (plus a Mountie!)



Mel Steel

 

JUST A REMINDER...

.....whilst we here in the UK have had a fairly easy Winter, with less snow than in recent years, in other parts of the Globe it is a different story! Linda Compton lives in Montana and took this photo last week during a winter storm that left them with over 16" of snow.  It was the first deep snow her 9 month old puppy "Brit" had seen and she adored it!

  

UK SHOW SCENE

 

Manchester Championship show saw the second Cavalier champion made up this year when Verheyen Laura, owned by Mary Cunningham, received the CC from Toy All rounder, Stephen Bardwell. She is nearly 3 years old by Timsar Master of Ceremonies out of Rivermoor Lady Lauretta and won her 1st CC from Annette Jones (Timsar) at the combined Cavalier Club show in August 2011 and her 2nd at Midland Counties later that year under Ferelith Somerfield. She also has 2 RCCs. Reserve bitch was Loranka's Pixie. In dogs, Angelspride Gentleman won the CC from Alex Bubb (Wandris) who gave the Reserve CC to Jordanic Entrepreneur. Best Puppy was Verheyen Angelina.

 

IS YOUR DOG ANXIOUS?

For many animals, loud noises such as fireworks or thunder can make them fearful and anxious and they may become frantic with excessive panting. These distressing spells can leave them exhausted and difficult to calm down. A product that gets good reviews from Vets and Behaviourists is Thundershirt and might be worth trying out if your Cavalier experiences such a problem.Thundershirt’s gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited. Here is a link

http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/thundershirt_7_5040.html

 Leah Swatko (Ministik) wrote some useful advice on the subject of fear of storms which appeared in the Royal Spaniels magazine and is worth repeating. "Let me say do not coddle and reassure your phobic dog as she is reading this as approval and validation of her fear. You may have gone too far already so the use of vet prescribed meds is possibly your only chance to get this under a semblance of control. The Thundershirt works, but do put it on her for other times and not just pending storms or she will very quickly learn that shirt = storm = fear response. You can place her in a crate covered over, in a darkened part of your house and play a radio loud enough to act as a white noise cover for the storm. Some dogs learn that when the wind picks up it is indicative of a pending storm, others rain, and yes for some just the flash is the trigger. If any of these are triggers, you can try playing a desensitizing tape of storm sounds at low volume and build it up as the dog become more familiar. This can take several weeks and the use of medications can help through this
learning period." 

 

 YIPPEE FOR  ZIPPY

 

Hana Novakova writes that CH ZIPPY PROKOPSKA HVEZDAIS (Miletree Jambo x Toraya Prokopska hvezda) is now an INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION and has won 17 CACIBs from 6 countries in Europe. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Holland and Austria. For two years running (2010 and 2011) he has ended up Top Cavalier in the Czech Republic. Well done, Zippy

 

 SWEET 14

 

Litter sisters, WestCourt Devore Pebbles and Wyndcrest WestCourt Cora have just turned 14 years old and are a joy for their owner/breeder, Sarah Bressler West in Ventura, California. 

 

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   "Pebbles"

 

 "Cora" seen here on the right with her mother, Wyndcrest Precious Summer.

Many Happy Returns, girls (who are grandaughters of the well known Ch Wyndcrest Apollo, bred by Harold and Joan Letterly)

NAIL ART GONE TO THE DOGS

 

POISONOUS HANDBAG ITEMS  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Human medications- Human pills come in bottles, and the sound of a rattling pill bottle is very similar to the noise some dog toys make. Both over-the-counter and prescriptions drugs can be a problem. Very common painkillers and human doses of prescription drugs for depression can be toxic to pets. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause ulcers and kidney failure and are especially dangerous for cats.

 Asthma inhalers -  If your dog bites into an asthma inhaler, it has the potential to result in acute, life-threatening poisoning. These inhalers contain highly concentrated doses of drugs like albuterol and fluticasone. If a dog punctures an inhaler by biting or gnawing it, she can be exposed to a massive single dose of a powerful drug which can bring on vomiting, agitation, heart arrhythmia, collapse, and ultimately, death.

Artificially sweetened gum and mints -Many ‘sugarless’ gums and mints contain a sugar substitute, xylitol, highly toxic to dogs. Even a small amount of xylitol can result in a dangerous blood sugar crash in canines, and larger amounts can lead to liver failure. Symptoms of xylitol poisoning include vomiting, weakness, collapse, shaking and seizures. In addition to gum, mints and other sugarless sweets, xylitol is commonly found in chewable vitamins, certain prescription drugs, dental hygiene products and nicotine gum 

Cigarettes and other products containing nicotine - A small dog can die from ingesting just three cigarettes, depending on the brand? Chewing tobacco is also toxic to dogs and cats, and so are stop-smoking products like nicotine gum.
Signs of nicotine poisoning come on quickly and include elevated heart and respiratory rates, neurological symptoms, loss of bladder or bowel control, tremors, seizures, paralysis and death.

Hand sanitizer -  These products, which are used to kill germs, contain lots of alcohol.  If your dog were to ingest a small bottle of hand sanitizer, it would be about the equivalent of a shot of spirits. This could cause a severe drop in your pet’s blood sugar, loss of coordination, loss of body temperature, nervous system depression, coma, and death. 

 SMILES ALL ROUND!

 

.....another NEW Cavalier KCS Club USA Champion with UK connections. Ch Pascavale Nathan bred by Mark Sedgwick and Michael Levy and owned by Kevin Cline and Mark. Here he is seen getting his final points at the Cavaliers of the West show on 14th January 2012 with judge Carol Jenkins (Hollambrie). He is by Ch Pascavale Smarty ex Pascavale Brittany.

 

 

29th January 2012

MORE CAVALIER OLYMPICS

MORE CAVALIER OLYMPICS

 

TAEKWONDO

 

 

SHOOTING 

 

 A film has been released by The Kennel Club which addresses issues affecting dog health and wellbeing in the UK and the efforts being made to ensure that dog welfare remains of paramount importance.
"Dogs – A Healthy Future" is narrated by Clare Balding and covers among other issues, hereditary diseases, breeding dogs for the way they look and the problem of puppy farmers ‘who breed dogs for profit without regard for their health and welfare’. Here is a link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrWjVFKuAg8&sns=fb

Please take a look and feel free to put up the link on your Facebook wall etc. As many people as possible should view this. It lasts around 27 minutes

 DREAM ON.....

 

'Elliot' (Dalvreck Dream On at Braemarra JW) owned by Elaine McInally and bred by mother Liz, is "Our Dogs" weekly paper, Top CKCS Puppy 2011.

 

 ANGELA'S CHOICE

 

Angela Bolland (Shandego) judged at the Eastern CKCS Society Open show on 15th January where she chose MILETREE TOTAL ECLIPSE for BEST IN SHOW. Pictured above with judge are (l-r) Cinderaic Seduction - BEST PUPPY. "Eclipse".  Russmic Marley - RESERVE BEST IN SHOW. Leogem Scheherazade - BEST VETERAN. Winning the Reserves were Avalcier Harvard and Rebhann Nutmeg for Simpatico.

 

.... also celebrating at the

show was???? 

scroll down to end to reveal the answer

 

DECADENT DIGS......FOR DOGS

 

Advertised as "The Notre Palais - the only one in the world"  A mere snip at only $3,400   Clearly fit for a Cavalier!

On 13th January 2012 in Woodland Hills, California, the Blenheim boy, CHANTISMERE CHANDOS OF VALENTYNE owned by Liz O'Brien and bred by Anne Fitzpatrick and Michael Hegarty, won CAVALIER PUPPY OF THE YEAR (CKCSC USA) under judge, Elaine Shail (Rossbonny). He is 14 months old, by Ch Lanola Santana of Maibee out of C hantismere Casta Diva.  

 

 

              "CHANDOS"

 

 

LADY AND THE TRAMP

 

 

 

 PAINT ME RED....white and blue 

Melloway Paint Me Red is owned by Barbara Martin (Karhisar) in South Australia and will be 14 years old soon. She was born on 16th 1998. Sired by Aust Ch Melloway Irish Fanfair out of Kamilairi Corn Silk. Barbara writes "A lovely surprise arrived in the post recently for our darling "Granny Tash". Our youngest daughter Sarah, is working in a pet store in Bath, UK and sent "Granny" her very own 'British bone'! I'm pleased to say the pet store doesn't sell puppies or kittens - good on them! "Corn Silk" is a daughter of Aust Ch Homerbrent Cherine who lived to a grand old age - around 16.  "Irish Fanfair" lived to 14 and was a son of Aust/NZ Ch Homerbrent Cartoon.  "Granny Tash" produced three champions for us in the first of her two litters and is the proud grand dam of five champions and is VERY special and so dearly loved."

MANY MORE HAPPY DAYS, TASH!

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

 

 

 

 

DIFFERENT TREATMENT

Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same
complaint?
Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement.

The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and
has a time booked for surgery the following week.

The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment,
then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist, then gets an x-ray, which isn't
reviewed for another week and finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.

Why the different treatment for the two patients?

The FIRST  is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The SECOND is a Senior Citizen.

 

Next time take me to a vet!

 

 

ALL I WANT FOR

CHRISTMAS....

  

"Ginny's wish came true just after the Festive Season when she received her CKCSC USA Champion title. She is now CH CHARNELL MONTE LUCIA after gaining her final points under Philip Carthy (Ardgrove) at the Cavaliers of the West show in California on January 17th. "Ginny" who is 2 years old, is owned by Paula Ayers and Brenda Martz and was bred by Sandra Ireland out of Charnell Frolic by Maibee Montrose.

 

MARVELLOUS MABEL

from Jeanie Montford in Sydney. "Yesterday, I had to make the decision to let my darling Mabel go free. She was Aust Ch Elvenhome Charmeuse, aged 13 years and 10 months. She was heart murmur free until 10, MRI scanned at 7 completely clear of SM and CM. Mated to Huzzah Elvenhome Blarney (imp USA) she was the dam of Malaysian Ch Elvenhome Sinaid, Elvenhome Sioban C.D.  and my Aust Ch Elvenhome Guinness.

 

Mated to Fin,Aust and NZ Ch Deeriem Thelonius of Anncourt (imp Fnl) she produced Fin, Est, Sw, Nor, Dan, FCI International Ch and Australian Grand Ch Elvenhome Finlandia, a BIS winner in both Finland and Australia.  Through him and Sinaid,  she is the ancestor of numerous champions in several European countries, in Malaysia  and in Australia and NZ. A sweeter Cavalier was never born....."

TOP SWEDE

Ch Hackensack Fred Perry (Ch Miletree Perion x Jörsi's Raindance) ended up as Swedish Cavalier of the year 2011 for the second year running.  Owned and loved by 
Pia Kihlström and Ola Axelsson, Swede n. 

 

 

 

 

......did you guess right?

yes, it was ANDY VELLA who is now half a Century,  not out!

 

 

22nd JANUARY 2012

NEW UK BREED RECORD IN

BITCHES

CH LORANKA'S

SHERRIE BABY

 It was a great start to the year, with plenty to celebrate. Lorraine Hughes and her tricolour, Ch Loranka's Sherrie Baby won the Bitch CC at Boston show and entered Cavalier History books by becoming the Breed's Top Bitch with 29 CCs to her credit. The record was held until last week by the blenheim, Ch Ricksbury Royal Temptress with 28 and before that Ch Lymrey Top Of The Pops with 20. Ch Keyingham Branwell with 42 CCs is still Top Male as well as the current holder of the Breed Record. In Tricolour bitches "Sherrie" has overtaken Ch Pamedna Touch of Fant-tc who was awarded 16 CCs and also the male, Ch Aloysius of Sunninghill who has been in the top tri spot since 1960 with 19 CCs

"SHERRIE" is 4 years old, by Ch Lorankas Enchanting out of Loranka's Cherished Moments and to reach the dizzy heights of Top Bitch is quite an achievement but even more so with a tricolour - the arguably, most challenging of the four colours when trying to "tick all the boxes". 

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAM LORANKA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE CAVALIER OLYMPICS

FOOTBALL

 

SWIMMING 400 METRES

FREEESTYLE

 

 

UK SHOW NEWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boston All Breeds Ch Show is the first on the UK Calendar and as it is  held in the first week in January, it normally struggles with low temperatures and horrible wintry driving conditions. This can discourage people from making the trip. This year, we needn't have worried, as the weather was unusually mild with daytime temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius. Judging the entry was Bob Payne (Catemmsal) doing dogs and Marian Mynott (Honeybet) doing bitches. It was a great start to the year with plenty to celebrate. In the bitch ring, Lorraine Hughes and Ch Loranka's Sherrie Baby were winning another CC (and Best of Breed) and making Breed History whilst in the dog ring, Dennis and Tina Homes had plenty to smile about when their home bred Blenheim boy, Leogem Marcello won his 3rd CC thereby gaining his Champion title. He is 3 years old by Ch Pascavale Jamie out of Ch Leogem Minuet, so bred in the purple! He won his first CC at UK Toy Dog in 2010 from Shirley Williams (Johnasta) and his second came at Birmingham 2011 from Tracy Jackson (Amantra). The Reserves went to Pascavale Bailey and Montcolly Dottie Harana. Maibee McVitie took Best Puppy.

Cavaliers and their handlers were also doing well in another part of the show. For the second year running, Alison Walker and Daniel Korolevsky Iosif ShCM (seen here) won their class in the 40 years plus Adult Handling class, Leila Tarabad took the 25-40 age class with Khatibi Nick is in a Twist and Melissa Phillips was the winner of the 12/16 class with her Tillymist Sheez Innocence.. The judge Shannon Roberts was certianly impressed by our Cavalier handlers! Well done girls! 

 

 

CAVALIER CAKES -  NO

COOKING!

  

 This cake was made for someone who had recently lost one of their Cavaliers and was intended as a gift for the remaining dogs. It included a Cavalier plush, a treat jar, gourmet dog treats, a luxurious faux fur dog bed, a key chain, a bookmark and lapel pin, and a copy of the poem "Rainbow Bridge".

This cake was made for a Cavalier who was celebrating her 1st Birthday.  It includes a Cavalier stuffed animal, a personalized blanket, a treat jar, gourmet dog treats, a special first birthday hat, and two dog toys. 

 

Sue Dawber (Simanbeck) has been really ill and spent time in hospital. It is likely that she will be away from the shows for quite a while and am sure that a get well card, sent to 4 Abbey Drive, Orrell. Wigan. Lancs. WN5 8RW, might cheer her up.   
 

 

 

 

QUEEN'S HONOUR LIST

2011 was a memorable one for Liss conservationist and campaigner and Cavalier owner Margaret Paren – and this year couldn’t have got off to a better start. She has been awarded the OBE medal in the New Year Honours list in recognition of her work in helping to set up the South Downs National Park. She celebrated the news of her OBE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by taking her Cavaliers, Henry and Lucius, for a walk along the Riverside Railway Walk nature reserve – an area which she and her late husband Nigel played a big part in creating.

The reserve is just a few yards from her home in Liss, and fuelled her enthusiasm for conservation.

 

 

 

 

TURKISH DELIGHT

 

BLENHEIM DELIGHT

 

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

MADAME ELIZABETH OF FRANCE (youngest sister of King Louis XV1) - painted by C E LeClerq  (1753-1821)

 

 

NEW INTERNATIONAL

CHAMPION

Christian Laguillaumie sends details from the Paris Dog Show 2012 where he handled Esley Mac Gregor des Cavaliers de Corence (above) to become an International Champion (Subject to FCI confirmation).

He won his other CACIBs in Belgium under Bill Moffat (GB), in the Netherlands under Ricky Lochs-Romans (NL), in France from Alix Jauffret (Fr), Bernard Dunglas (Fr) and now finally in Paris from Jerzy Olszewski (Pol). 'Esley' is now 28 months and therefore elegible for the title.

 There were 156 Cavaliers entered  for judges Michael Leonard (IRL) who did bitches and Jerzy Olszewski (Pol) who did dogs.

Fr Ch Eigue Marine du Clos de l'Arpege (above) (bred by Corinne Delossenidere and owned by Marlène Mouillion) was Best Bitch and Fr Ch Esley Mac Gregor des Cavaliers de Corence (bred by Sandrine Camer and owned by Owner Karine Courtin) was Best Dog.

Claudine Metans, the well known and very experienced French judge, decided Best of Breed and she chose "Eigue Marine", with "Esley" taking Best Opposite.

 
  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLD BOY

 

Susan Drastal lives in New Jersey and is the thrilled owner of MACH Pascavale Stormin' Norman, CD, RE, NF, THD who just celebrated his 14th birthday. Norman whose parents are UK Ch. Pascavale Louis and Woodstock Madonna at Pascavale, is an agility Champion and was one of the first 6 dogs honoured with the THD award for pet therapy from the American KC. He has logged more than 600 hours of therapy work in lots of different situations, such as the Family Assistance Center after 9/11, rehabilitation hospitals, children's cancer camps, acute care hospitals and nursing homes. Susan is grateful to breeders Mark Sedgwick and Michael Levy for Norman and says "The natural retriever in him comes in quite handy and he is a really special dog and is such a delight to train!"

 

STELLAR STELLA

 

Barbara Taylor (Taybar) lives on the Isle of Wight and writes with news of Taybar Stella who just passed her Kennel Club Bronze Assessment. "Stella", who is 11 months old, is by Ch Miletree Constellation out of my Deranmar Stefanie (KCGC Gold Award). She very strong willed but cheeky with it."

 

 

 

 

TOY SPANIEL LOVING

DYNASTY

 

The House of Medici was a political dynasty, a banking family and later a Royal House that first began to gather prominence during the 14th Century. They originated in the Tuscany region in Italy and the Medici Bank was the largest in Europe during the 15th Century, seeing the family gain political power in Florence. Officially they remained simply citizens rather than Monarchs. Toy Spaniels were obviously great favourites, as so many are seen in the paintings with different family members. Here we see a little blenheim with Isabella de Medici in the 1560s. 

 

 

16TH JANUARY 2012

THE GAMES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year the Summer Olympic Games come to London, the third time the city and the country has been given the honour. First in 1908, then 1948 and now 2012. To commemorate the occasion Libor has worked his magic and allowed our Cavaliers to take part. Over the next weeks you will see them as never before..as Olympians! Let the games begin.....

 

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

Hercule Francois, Duke of Anjou as a child.  Son of Catherine de Medici. Painted by Francois Clouet (1510-1572)

 

Ken and Laura Ottinger would like to inform their friends that they  have a new email address knlottinger@yahoo.com

 

 

ON THE SHELF

 

Dogs have been praised throughout the ages for their faithfulness, loyalty, bravery, and warmth. John Richard Stephens has compiled a loving tribute to man's best friend by collecting the prose, poetry, artwork, and photographs of great writers and artists in one outstanding volume. The Dog Lover's Literary Companion features selections from: Napoleon Bonaparte, who relates a moving tale of a soldier's faithful dog standing guard over his master's dead body as it lay on the battlefield; Sting, whose lyrics present a dog's view of people; Farley Mowat, who recounts the noble characteristics of the wolves he observed; President Lincoln, whose poetry reveals his amazing insight into the nature of dogs and humans. Also included is praise of dogs from such great literary figures as Shakespeare, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, Lord Tennyson, D.H. Lawrence, Will Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, William Wordsworth, O. Henry, Hemingway, Benjamin Franklin, John Muir, Robert Louis Stevenson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Mark Twain, Marco Polo, James Herriot, and a host of others. Complementing the written praise of dogs and their qualities are skillful works of art by masters such as Rembrandt, Goya, Picasso, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and da Vinci; contemporary artists such as Donald Roller Wilson and Edward Gorey; and a sketch of two children with their dog, drawn by Queen Victoria.

 

 

Sad news that Kathy Gentil's husband, Jim, has lost his battle with lung cancer. Kathy who has the well known Sumara Cavaliers lives in Ohio and is a frequent visitor to the UK. Our condolences to the family at this sad time.

 

 

KNIT WIT

 The perfect gift for dog-lovers who knit. Step-by-step patterns let you knit the dog you've always wanted!

 

 

 

 

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF

BREEDING DOGS

Ch Loranka's Sherrie Baby (above) had a great 2011, winning 16 CCs. Her total CCs won is 28 which puts her in an elevated position in the Breed's History. She is currently Top Tricolour as well as Joint Top Bitch with the Blenheim Record Holder - Ch Ricksbury Royal Temptress. "Sherrie's" wins also make her Number One Cavalier in 'DogWorld' Competition and puts Loranka as top Cavalier breeders.

But 2011 was tinged with sadness when the family had to say goodbye to Ch Loranka's Celebration Time. "Pebbles" (below|) was born on 30th November 2002, died 22nd November 2011 and won 12 CCs and 5 RCCs. A very special girl in the Hughes household and she is sorely missed.

 

                         "Pebbles"

 

 

Angel on a Leash: Therapy

Dogs and the Lives They Touch

This is the new book written by announcer David Frei, the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club and the founder of Westminster's therapy dog charity also called 'Angel On A Leash'. The book shares stories of heartwarming encounters and everyday miracles that David has witnessed in his work with therapy dogs that change the lives of children, adults, and seniors at hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Seen here with "Angel", his own Cavalier. 

 

 

 

  

 

POINTS MEAN PRIZES

The Cavalier KCS Club offers annual trophies to the leading Cavaliers in several categories, based on points won in the calendar year. If anyone is interested, this is how the points are allocated. 

 

CLASS (Championship Shows)                       FIRST            SECOND       THIRD

Minor Puppy to Debutant                                                         4                       3                      2

Undergraduate to Post Graduate                                           6                       3                      2

Minor Limit to Limit                                                                    8                       6                      4

Open                                                                                            10                       6                     4

Any above class designated special                                      4                       3                      2

 

All classes at the CKCS Club Open Show          4                       3                      2

 

ADDITIONAL POINTS (Championship Shows)

Challenge Certificate                                                               10

Reserve Challenge Certificate                                                  5

Best of Breed                                                                              5

Best in Show at the Club Open Show                                     5

Best Opposite Sex at the Club Open Show                             3

 

PUPPY TRAY awards are based on points won in Minor Puppy and Puppy classes (including additional points).

 

 

Alan Woods (Fittlewood) writes a tribute to Margaret Kirkham (Moonstone) who passed away on New Year's Eve. 

"It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Margaret Kirkham at The Hospice, Odstock Hospital, Salisbury on New Year’s Eve. She leaves husband David and a son Mark by her first marriage. As a child Margaret was in hospitals for many years and had a great aversion to hospitals & doctors. Her consequent reticence in seeking medical help when her symptoms arose proved to be a mistake which she rued but fully accepted. Her pain was borne bravely over many months. She was well-known in the South & South West of England, and further afield, for her MOONSTONE affix which had been carried by her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and American Cocker Spaniels. She also showed a winning King Charles Spaniel. Yorkshire Terriers were her first breed.

“Mags” will be eternally remembered for her kindness towards her fellow breeders, using her talents as an experienced stud dog owner to help with matings, attending whelpings at all hours, and removing dew claws more expertly than many vets. Even docking, when it was permitted. Margaret was the all-round dog person who loved her ‘boys’ and tended to let her picks of litter go to others, such was her generous nature. Husband David has survived several bouts of Lymphoma over the past decade and Margaret had been breadwinner and nurse to David for long periods. All this whilst holding down a management position for companies serving the Armed Forces. I’m pleased to hear that David will carry on the Moonstone affix and continue judging.

 Like so many all-round dog people, Margaret never awarded CC’s but was a popular Toy judge, and judged many Variety classes. She was finally appointed to judge a Cavalier club show but was too infirm to undertake the judging on the day. Such was her luck. Margaret kept in touch with friends on Facebook when she was too unwell to drive or walk and was so determined not to be sidelined by her illness that she was helping friends with their matings right to the last, even with a broken arm that had not mended.

One story I must tell: Margaret and I took our dogs to LKA in the year that the snow locked everybody in because it was too hazardous to travel home. Margaret drove with the skill of a Grand Prix driver. We walked in to the show through the snowdrifts with the dogs when the weather eased, but missed our classes. Overnight she let me share her dog blanket as we tried to get some sleep on the floor of the NEC. That was typically Margaret. A truly generous lady we will never forget."

  The service will be on FRIDAY, 13th JANUARY at 2.30pm at All Saints, Enford Wiltshire. SN9 6DJ. The church is about 100 yards fom the A345 turning into Enford. Parking is rather frugal. If people can share cars it would be helpful.  There will be a buffet tea at THE SWAN in Enford Village which is about 200 yards from the Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to : Southern Cavalier Welfare c/o A. Blackburn, Bekenveldt, 3, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks. HP9 1RG

A NORTHERN KNEES UP

 Enjoy seeing some of your "Cavalier Friends in the North" celebrating the arrival of the New Year. Hostess with the mostest was Lorraine (Gillhespy) who has Lorphil Cavaliers, Pekes and Charlies. It was a fun evening.

Sandra Mowatt, Allyson Daggett, Pat Rogerson

Lorraine Gillhespy

mouth watering & lip smacking

Sarah Maddison & Norma

Sam & Susan Wake & Margaret Mallows

The "Teddy" boys- Jeff Hindle & Gordon

Brenda Turnbull & Pat Rogerson

Maureen Scott, Alison Walker, Joe Hurst

Ted Rogerson

Joe Mowatt & Joyce Hurst

Rob Sansom & Sheila Hindle

Margaret & Norma

Chris Warren, Marion Cairns, Margaret 

Ian Sidgwick & Lorraine

The Quiz Winners - Janice Spark, Karen & Amy Cumberledge, Maureen Richardson .......GIRL POWER!

Bill Moffat & Tanya Ireland

Gordon & Pauline Sidgwick

Norma & Janice Spark

 

TIME FOR TEA

Antique tray with decorative painting by Emilie in… 1899

7th JANUARY 2012