Cavalier Chatterbox

SUPER MODEL

SUPER MODEL BECOMES A DOGFATHER

David Gandy is a UK super model whose clients include Dolce & Gabbana. Just recently the UK's Battersea Dog and Cat Home announced that Gandy would serve as the institution's first ambassador.

 He hasn't got a dog "I just work too hard and I don’t want to be an irresponsible dog owner but I have become a dogfather to a friend's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel"

 

COWBOY CAVALIERS? 

Have you seen the current McDonalds UK ad launching its new Texas BBQ Burger? It is set in YeeHaa, an idyllic country cowboy UK village where everyone wears cowboy boots, including the Cavalier! 

 

Click on link to see the advert.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grg79twGoBE&feature=player_embedded

 

 

PLUCKY PUPPY

When Laurie Reidy's dog Jessie demanded to be let outside of his house in Queensland, Australia for the third time on Wednesday night, he just wanted her to let him sleep. What he didn't know was that the 18-month-old Cavalier was actually trying to save his life. He didn't know a gas fridge in the building had been slowly sucking oxygen out of the room and replacing it with the deadly carbon monoxide.Thankfully, the loyal Jessie did know and attempted to get Laurie out of the building over and over again throughout the night.

"She normally lets me sleep till about 5am before she wants to be let out. Instead she was on jumping on me, trying her best to get me outside at every few hours." He finally walked outside with her at 6:20am. It was then, when he noticed Jessie was shaking and drooling and he barely had the energy to walk outside, that he knew something was wrong.Because of Jessie's efforts to get him out of the building, he was out of harms way when the carbon monoxide eventually took effect and he collapsed. More than half an hour later he came to and realised what Jessie had been trying to do."She definitely saved me."

 

CAVALIER NEWS FROM UKRAINE

Two International Dogs Shows -Golden Gate (in spring) and Crystal Cup (in winter) are held each year in Ukraine, in the capital city of Kiev. This year the 2 day Spring show attracted more than 5,000 dogs (about 170 various breeds) and they came from countries of the former Soviet Union and Europe. Golden Gate 2012 had 38 expert judges from 22 countries such as Austria, Belarus, Belgium,Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Canada etc and the Cavalier entry of 21 made up from dogs from Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine was judged by Jos De Cuyper from Belgium on day 1 and Tatjana Urek from Slovenia on day 2. Here are the principal winners kindly sent by Irina Benkovskaja

 

 

 

 

 

 RETIRING GRACEFULLY

 

George Donaldson (Linvid) from Scotland is hanging up his judge's hat and writes "I decided a long time ago when criticising a few "old" judges, that I would give up at 75, and that milestone will be reached in August this year. The summit of my judging career was judging with Norma at Crufts in 2006. Will still be going to a few Shows, but mostly in Scotland. Hope to see everyone lots of times in the future."

George will be missed in the showring as he is a popular judge both here in the UK and overseas and has a wealth of experience in the breed. He has great charisma when judging and the sight of him in his kilt and full Scottish dress regalia is wonderful to see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   from Ruth Smith

The WELKS All Breeds Champ show  on the 2nd May 1982 had Mary Ford (Hazelbury) judging dogs and Barbara Reynolds (Leynsord) bitches. Interesting, that Caroline Gillies (McGoogans) writing in the Dog World Breed Notes made mention of a cold WELKS after a warm spell and this change in the weather was having an effect on the dogs coats with many of them 'on the blow'.

Winning BOB, and his first CC, was Di Fry's two year old blenheim (Ch) Naval Rating of Amantra by Amantra Naval Encounter ex Amantra Wild Honey Pie.

 

 The bitch CC went to Molly Coaker's post graduate winner  
a 20 months old blenheim by Ch Homaranne Caption ex Homerbrent Shirley.

The Reserves were Mr and Mrs Dix's black and tan boy, Pippbrook Theobald and Rix and Berry's blenheim bitch Ch Ricksbury Only Charm

Also mentioned in these notes was the formation of the South and West Wales Cavalier Club which was now recognised by the Kennel Club. The Chairman being Arnold Close, President, Sheila Smith and secretary, Barbara Snape.

 

WHAT BIG EARS YOU HAVE...

Meet 'Crissy' (CH Dansyn Toast With Cristal) sent in by Elaine Dempster from Michigan in the States. 18 months before this photo was taken, her right ear was chewed off to the leather.

 

 

 ACE HANDLER AMELIA

4 years old Amelia Gamble showed for the first time at the S & W Wales CKCS Club Open show where under judge Janet Denton (Tremorvah) she beat 6 other exhibitors to win the Open bitch class with Loranka's Back to Black with Lisgarth. 

I think we may all need to up our game! Go Amelia.

 

NEW CHAMPION OF JAPAN - MILETREE WILLIAM TAKASHI

photo by Mari Nakashima

Takashi and Hatsue Matsumoto from Yokohama send some good news about their Cavaliers.

"I hope you are keeping well. We had very cold and long winter in this year, just like UK. But now everything looks very bright and we are enjoying typical spring season with Sakura(cherry blossom) and many beautiful flowers.

 

 

 

We are showing 'Billy' (Miletree William Takashi) & 'Lucy' (Japanese Ch Hollambrie Olivia for Takashi JW) especially for foreign judges visiting Japan and are very pleased to advise you that 'Billy' got his 3rd CC and became ''King '' at Shonan Toy & Companion dog club show at the end of February and then won his last CC at West of Shizuoka Rengou club show on 3rd March making him a Japanese Kennel Club Champion. 

'Lucy' also got Group 3 at North of Kanagawa dog club show on 3rd April under UK judge Jean Lanning. We are looking forward to seeing you in near future"

 

 

 

 

 

 photo by Mari Nakashima

HOW "ART" THOU?

MID 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT OF YOUNG GIRL WITH CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL

 

 

At the end of March, Michael Levy (Pascavale) and Lorraine Gillhespy (Lorphil) judged for the Kavalir and King Charles Spaniel Klub of Praha at the Hotel Step on the outskirts of Prague. The venue was a super hotel with a conference room carpeted out for the dog show. Lorraine judged 21 King Charles Spaniels, with many of excellent quality, making a 3 year old ruby bitch Best of Breed. 'A stunning bitch of beautiful breed type and excellent construction', and one Lorraine said she certainly could have brought home. Whilst Michael judged Cavalier bitches, Lorraine judged Cavalier dogs,  The Cavalier entry was 149. Best of Breed was a B/T dog Rabymar River Dancer, recently exported to Tanja Schumann in Germany from Great Britain by Pat and Ted Rogerson. Michael and Lorraine agreed on the ruby KCS bitch being Best in Show.

The Club President with judges

Club trophies

Cavalier Best of Breed - Rabymar River Dancer

Best Cavalier Bitch - Jch Quinete Terno z Kam. Zahrady

 

Best in Show - a Ruby King Charles YARIS MONY FAPELLA GRAY, bred in the Chech Republic by Petr Fasora

Margaret Mallows travelled over with Lorraine from the North East of England and judged Junior Handling

 

9th MAY 2012

 

....SLOVAKIAN SPECIAL TO FOLLOW ......

IRISH CHARM

 IRISH CHARM

Saturday, 5th May saw a pilgrimage to Ballyclare, near Belfast in Northern Ireland. As well as local entries, people had travelled from the Republic, England, Scotland and Wales to show their Cavaliers under Mary Drewett (Judyland) at the Northern Ireland CKCSC Championship show. Kay Finlay and her Committee work hard to entice people to enter this show and as it has such a warm, welcoming, happy atmosphere, people do make the long trip by road and ferry. In this economic climate it is becoming very expensive and the cost of fuel, fares and accommodation is rising at an alarming rate. But this show is well worth the effort. Free tea and coffee was available all day long and I understand the Secretary made 6 dozen fruit scones with butter and jam to stave our hunger! They were delicious. Steve Mynott will report on the winners with photos and here are some casual photos taken around the ring. The oldest Veteran shown was Ringreevy Rosapenna born in 1999 who was bred and owned by Geoffrey Porter from Co Down. She looked amazingly sprightly as she sped around the ring. Elspeth Glen, on behalf of the Cavalier Chat Forum, donated £20 special for the oldest Cavalier and Geoffrey's "Lisa" was a worthy winner. It was equally as touching to see Geoffrey in good form and he was in great spirits and looks well along the road to recovery after his health scare last year. Good to see you back, Geoffrey! Another prize well worth winning was a free ticket from P & O for a 5 day return ferry crossing. Barbara Hilditch was really over the moon to be the holder of the "lucky" catalogue which signified she was the winner. 111 was the entry and there was a cosy, informal feel about the whole day that seemed to bring out the camaraderie of the exhibitors and will see them return again for sure.

Geoffrey Porter and his 13 year old Lisa

Chloe and grandma Lesley Kilcoyne

Mary Drewett presents Barbara Hilditch with the special prize of a free 5 day Return Ferry crossing kindly donated by P & O

James Finlay and Beckham

Marisa and her girls Lidia and Lacey

Maxine Fox-Shone and the Loranka girls in the Junior handling class

Sue Mangham and hubby - you were snoring Colin!

Elspeth Glen ready for inspection

Ruta Towse and Geoffrey having a meaningful discussion ..or maybe not!

Bogumila Dolinska and her Junior Blenheim girl

Olympic Gold for Trystan Hughes!

Kitty Conlon , Michael and Magda Szczygiel

Eurwyn Hughes and Post Grad Bitch winner

Ringside

Steve Mynott and Geoffrey Porter

Linda Morelli and Mervyn Hunter

Kay Finlay on right is Club Secretary and is always there to offer a helping hand

Cath Deddis, Roberta Cooke and Mum, Pearl on the Club Health stall

Mary Drewett (Judyland) - the judge

Maxine and Ring Steward

Patricia Webber and Janet Patrick and a clutch of Cavaliers

Trystan Hughes - success in the Child Handling

Adrian Patrick

Dawn Hunter and Miyuki Kotani

Ringside spectating

Ruta Towse and the RCC winner

The lovely Linda (Morelli)

Geoffrey Porter and Steve Mynott

Heather Lamont and her Birthday cake

Marisa Colavecchia-Fish and Janet Patrick

Many travel on the Liverpool/Belfast Ferry

..and on the return journey....they drown their sorrows or celebrate! Smiles all round on this trip for Ruta Towse and Maryann Hogan

Jill Allitt and Lesley Kilcoyne

Marisa Colavecchia-Fish and Cherrill Deans

 

....where was BIS winner Philip Lovel on the ferry?  Under the table maybe!

Congratulations to the Northern Ireland Cavalier Club for a well organised, happy show.

 

 7th MAY 2012

CAVALIER COLLECTIBLES

 

CAVALIER COLLECTIBLES

Judi Geldermann (Dallarock) from Carmel, USA, kindly shares some precious Cavalier pieces from her collection.

 

A Spaniel, circa 1880, made of Meerschaum....a mineral made of hydrous magnesium silicate found in the Mediterranean and used in making tobacco pipes and building stones. 

 
A white porcelain Nymphenburg made in Bavaria

LISA LIKED....

 

 

 Lisa Gamble (Lisgarth) judged the West of England CKCSC Open show recently and her main winners were (l-r)

Best in Show -Tusculana Carmella,

Best Puppy in Show – Coole’s Jolainey Love Heart

Reserve Best in Show – Harana Alfie Boe

 

The hard working  Committee, doing a grand job and happy at work.

 

PUSH THE BUTTON

 sent by Marlene Anderson in Atlanta

 

NORTHERN STARS

At their AGM, the Northern CKCSC awarded their POINTS TROPHIES for 2011 to the following members by virtue of their dogs' wins during the year   

Puppy - Maureen Richardson's Lorphil Matinee Kiss

  

Best Dog - Alison Walker's Korolevsky Iosif

Best Veteran - Maureen Scott's Toscam Monte Lucia

So sorry to hear that "Lucy" passed away just recently. A very special girl who will be missed in the Veteran classes. Our condolences to Maureen her very proud and devoted owner. 

 

Best Bitch - Louise Callaghan & Lee Todd's Charwelton Angelic Star at Callyspride

Best Wholecolour Bitch  - Sue Loynd's Crimbledale Witchcraft

 

 

LOOKING FOR DOG FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION - asap

   

"A rural/semi rural property is wanted to rent by professional, working lady with clean and well behaved Toy breed show dogs. Lincs/Cambs - Boston/Holbeach/Spalding and surrounding areas as far as Peterborough. Kennels not a necessity but a secure garden area is a must. Anything considered but must Allow dogs" If you can help this Cavalier owner please contact by email Beaconsfield@btinternet.com

 

 

PHILLIPA'S PICKS.....

Phillipa Micklem (Barakah) from Tasmania hopped over the Bass Strait to judge at the CKCSC of New South Wales Championship show in Sydney. Here she is with her principal winners.

 

Best Bitch and Best in Show  - Dapsen A Blonde Moment

Best Dog & Runner Up BIS- Ch Elvenhome Made To Order

Reserve Challenge Bitch - Ch Innesveil Classic Design

Reserve Challenge Dog - Gr Ch Dapsen Make My Day

Best Puppy -  Melloway Magnifique ably handled by Louise Weekes

 

AN ANTIQUE FINISH

 

Tatiana Karaseva lives in St Petersburg and likes old portraits of cavaliers. She managed to make some of her photographs have an "antique look" using a free programme (many can be found on Google) that provides unusual "painting effects"

 

SYDNEY ROYAL and THE BREED ROYAL

 

Janice Humphries is President of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of NSW and tells us of a Cavalier event with a difference. 

"The Easter Show in Sydney is a very big agricultural show that attracts up to 900,000 visitors each year. The dog show accompanying it has an entry of approx 2000 each year and a breed is featured for the whole 14 days and the Club given the opportunity to showcase their breed and sell products to raise money. This year the featured breed was the Cavalier. This On the stall were 13 volunteers, not only committee and members came to help but also pet owners.  
The theme for the show was Cuddle a Cav so we had Cavaliers there for people to meet. For 14 days we spoke to thousands and thousands of people about Cavaliers and the joy of owning one. We spoke a lot about how healthy the breed is when bought from the right people and why not to buy a crossbreed. Advised how to recognise a responsible breeder and avoid the bad ones. At one point one day I had to sit down for five minutes just to stop talking.
Without question the main concern was the health of the breed. This was also the main reason why so many people have gone to a crossbreed. They wanted a cavalier but were not prepared to risk the chance of the 'heart thing or the 'brain' thing. Interestingly, nobody mentioned eye problems. We spent 14 days telling people to only deal with a club member so it was a worry when we heard stories of dogs with problems that were purchased from members that did not want to know of the problems. But we also heard many, many more stories of happy families with their dog living until 14 and 15 years old in good health all the way.
One of the highlights for me was a delightful young lady who came in with her mother for 4 days just to see the cavaliers. She had cerebral palsy and could not walk, talk or had much control.  She would rest her hand on the table and very gently I would take Maisie's foot and just gently run it up her hand and arm. Her face would light up and the biggest smile would appear. And when we put Maisie on her lap so she could hold her it bought tears to my eyes. Another never to be forgotten moment was when at one point it was so busy that people were queuing up to 10 minutes just to get to the table so that they could cuddle a dog. Along comes a gentleman that must have been 6ft 6in tall and 4ft wide. Tattoos on his face and over his arms. Someone you would worry about meeting on a dark night. And this giant of a man queued for 10 minutes until he got to the table, gently picked up little Penny and just stood there cuddling her for 5 minutes, gave her a kiss, put $20 in the collection tin and walked away a very happy man! 

And the amount of children that cuddled, kissed, held and patted all the dogs were amazing! At one stage Maisie was surrounded by children having their photo taken with her - children 6 deep - and a woman leaned over and asked me 'Are they a good family dog as I need one that is good with children'. I just pointed to Maisie who had just discovered that children meant fairy floss and was in seventh heaven sampling everyones that came within range. Enough said!

We took nearly $12,000 on the stall of which approx $3000 was 'loose change' money into the collection box to help with cavalier rescue. A wonderfull effort on everyones part. We had nearly 50 dogs aged between 4 months to 12 years taking turns over the 14 days and in my opinion were the true heroes proving time and time again how wonderful the breed is.

So a big thank you to everyone who made this special day such a success".

Some lovely pics of the day

 

 

The CKCS Club is pleased to confirm that Dr Cathryn Mellersh from the Animal Health Trust will give an update on DNA testing for Dry Eye/Curly Coat and Episodic Falling following the AGM on 20th May 2012 at Yew Lodge Hotel, Kegworth. The talk will commence at 2.30pm.

 

 

CLEVER CLOGS CAVALIERS

  

Lucy Dawson does well with her two Cavaliers in Rally Trials and sends news of more Cavaliers doing clever stuff – In February on a chilly, snowy weekend, Frances Page’s black/tan boy, Pippin, gained his Level 1 Title, halfway to his Championship, and Philippa Biddle’s girLs, Hazel and Beanie,  gained their first Qualifying scores towards their titles.

And last weekend was the South East Toy Dog show which incorporates a limited Toy obedience show. Cavaliers were well represented and good success for Lucy's "Ellie", Taybar Annabel and Taybar Jessica.

 

 

Lesley Kilcoyne is asking for Cavalier photos for the Humberside CKCSC rescue calendar. The competition is open to all and you don't have to be a member of the Humberside club to take part. The entry fee is 50p per photo entered.  Pictures must be of the Cavaliers only, no people. Please send your photos to Mrs L Kilcoyne, Granasil, 26 Murham Ave, Goole E. Yorks DN14 6PE or hand them over at a show. Please support this worthy cause. The voting for the competition will take place at the Championship show on 10th June.

 

 

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

 

After nearly 2 years of preparation, Arnold Jacques (Belgium) and Pauline Jordens (The Netherlands) are delighted to announce that The International Breeding Programme is now ready to launch with the aim to preserve the future of the Cavalier. Please take a look at the website www.cavalierpopulation.com 

and the newsletter which may be read by using this link.

 Download Newsletter2_cavaliers_for_life_eng 

Please share these links with all your friends and motivate them to participate. 

 

 

 

From Karen Sandlan "Europa Pet Foods, suppliers of a Super Premium food - who are very kindly sponsoring The Northern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society's Weekend Event to be held on 3rd, 4th and 5th August this year, are looking for a distributor in the Yorkshire area. If anyone out there is interested, please contact Hilary Steel MBE on hilary.steel2@ntlworld.com "

 

BIG EARS

Sarah Bressler West's WestCourt Xena had super duper ears. Anyone else able to challenge?

Wendy Burton from Australia is a member of the Yahoo Cavalier Group OZcavalier which is an Australian based email list that welcomes members from all over the world. The members are a mixture of pet owners, members who are interested in showing, obedience, trialing and other dog activities plus breeders with many years experience. Members share their experiences and support each other through the good and bad times.

Wendy writes "As Cavaliers have had such bad publicity of late thought you might like to use this on Chatterbox. On the list they took a poll of long living/lived Cavaliers. The results were

Still living
1 x 17 years old
2 x 16 years old

2 x 14 years old
4 x 13 years old
7 x 12 years old
3 x 11 years old
8 x 10 years old

at Rainbow Bridge
1 x 17 years old
1 x 16 years old
1 x 15 years old
7 x 14 years old
3 x 13 years old
1 x 12 years old
2 x 11 yeas old
2 x 10 years old

That is a total of 46 cavaliers which I think is pretty good when you think these figures only come from 22 people. I have added a couple of recent photos for you to use. My ruby girl, Tulamore Devils Magic is 12 years old and the black/tan, Chrissindy Crown Prince CD  is 11 years old. 

 

 

3rd MAY 2012

NEXT WEEK'S EDITION INCLUDES .......CZECH  and SLOVAKIAN CAVALIERS

DOWN MEMORY LANE

DOWN MEMORY LANE with Ruth Smith (Merrikate)

Hi Norma, I was going through my scrapbooks again this week and noticed that it is exactly 30 years, in 1982, since I kept my first one.  This may bring back a few memories for many people. Ruth

"3rd April 1982 saw the Southern CKCS Club hold it's first Championship Show with the venue being Sandown Park Racecourse.

Pamela Estcourt (Alemap) judged Bitches and gave the CC to Kindrum Sylvia, (below) who received her 3rd CC and became a Champion on the day. She was 4years old, handled on the day by Pam Thornhill.

 RCC went to the tri, Peggy Talbot's Maxholt Victoria Hope.

David Williams (Huntsbank) judged the dogs and the Dog CC (his first) went to Dallas Archer's Jia Remus who was 19 months old. He went on to gain his title. His sire Ch Crisdig Ted
got the RCC (below)

 Jean Kent's blenheim bitch, Wishwin Honeybunch, got Best Puppy and Best Veteran went to Lesly Wyatt's tricolour, Rupurts Imp of Wydon (below) who was aged 11years and died at the grand old age of 14.

There was apparently a real party atmosphere after the show with speeches from Lady Forwood (Patron), Miss Betty Miller (President) and Mr Jim Milton (Chairman).

Mr Milton also supplied a magnificent display of plants and flowers and a two tiered celebration cake to be shared by all the winners to 5th place, as well as two cakes presented to the judges."

We look forward to receiving more from Ruth as she delves into her Cavalier scrapbooks and memorabilia.

THE HOMECOMING

Lily, a black and tan, who went missing nearly 2 years ago is now back with her family. Lily was picked up wandering on a building site in London and identified by her microchip. After an initial hiccup, when the Rescue Cente wasn't prepared to release her for 7 days, someone saw sense and she was returned to her rightful owners. Alls well that ends well. Such a happy photo

 

"ACTIVE AND ABSOLUTELY FEARLESS"

....ROWING

.....KAYAK SLALOM

  

 

Dog World feature - 16th April 2012

UNLOCKING AND GATHERING DATA

by Steve Dean - Chairman of the Kennel Club 

 

" It is encouraging to hear of many breeds setting up health groups and thinking about the future health of their dogs. The media has a habit of talking about health and illness in a simplistic way as if each problem can be looked at in isolation and solutions are easy. Humans have this desire to reduce things down into a form that can be easily understood and digested but sadly this is only rarely possible. Health and disease are not simple subjects.

Divided opinions and confusion is often the result for many breeds and this is why a clearly agreed breed plan on health is so important. The current debate about Chiari-like Malformation (CM) and Syringomyelia (SM) in the Cavalier is a good case in point. Those who read the dog papers closely will have seen the letters on this condition. All agree that this is a painful condition and one all would prefer not to see in any dog, yet there is disagreement about how to deal with it.

 Views range from the extremes of abandoning breeding entirely as the risk of producing an affected dog is too high, to the opinion that the breed should be focusing on heart disease as this is a bigger problem affecting more dogs. We must truly have sympathy for the breed for it is certain nobody set out to produce dogs with such problems and collectively the breed is seeking to resolve its health issues. However, the Cavalier breed is not alone. The same trend can be seen in many breeds as they wrestle with health issues, particularly when it is associated with certain breed lines or with conformational aspects. 

Speaking as a scientist, there appears to be only one way forward. Effective action requires the collection of good data followed by good analysis of the data to develop reliable clinical or diagnostic tests to identify affected dogs. From this it may be possible to develop genetic tests to aid breeders to select breeding stock.

Once the data is gathered then plans can be made to contain, reduce or remove the health problem. However, this is the theoretical approach yet when dealing with pet animal health, reality demands we take action even before the data is collected. Yet this does not mean we should abandon the data collection phase. 

One disappointment is that, despite modern computer technology and rapidly advancing scientific techniques in diagnosis and genetics, we are making progress slowly. Locked away in computers, useful data sits idle. These may be in the form of the local vet s clinical records or as breed health surveys conducted by individuals or breed clubs.

Various veterinary surgeons and geneticists have been helping breeds to find solutions to their problems and in some cases this has been effective and in others the work has been going on for decades with little progress. Some of the reasons for failure are embedded in the amateur approach that has by necessity be en adopted. This is not intended as an insult but a pointer for the future – we need to apply our efforts in a planned way and be prepared to pay for the expertise to deliver the plan.

Ad-hoc gathering of data tends to raise expectations, almost always resulting in disappointment, frustration and divisions in any given breed. Why does this occur? Most obviously as soon as a dog or a breed line is identified as a possible source of a problem the breeders concerned feel like victims and the righteous feel the need to ensure dogs and breeders suffer vilification as a result.

If the vilification is misplaced because it is based on poor or incomplete data or, even worse, poor science the result is likely to delay progress for many years as the factions continue the dispute about the human aspects. Meanwhile the dogs continue to suffer.

This becomes even more complex where more than one condition exists in a breed as it allows plenty of opportunity for confused debate and discussion about the relative importance of each and where attention should be focused. Furthermore, scientists, with the best of intentions, are often unhelpful. Each wants to be the first to discover a disease, a cause of disease or a solution so they can publish their findings. They therefore tend to resist collaboration with other colleagues. Inevitably, different approaches result in confusion for the dog owner.

Using the Cavalier as an illustration. There is a scheme in the EU for gathering scanning results. Another is the recently launched BVA/KC scheme and various unofficial assessments also exist. Is it any wonder that the breeds concerned are confused. At the heart of this is the relatively new ability to use MRI scans to reveal the anatomical changes in the hind-brain and spinal cord believed to signal potential clinical disease but we are still a long way from a solution.

The BVA/KC health scheme links the scan result to breeding recommendations. The impression is that used together scanning and breeding recommendations will resolve the issue but reality may well be a long way from this. The scan results form the useful data for the breeder to know the current state of each dog’s brain and spinal cord. Linked with breeding advice, the result permits us to use a modification of the age-old approach of ‘breeding away from the problem’.

However this is a temporary solution intended to reduce the incidence of clinical cases as we analyse the information to further understand the extent and causes of CM/SM. If luck prevails and more importantly if good data is available, it may be possible to develop a better predictive model to further reduce the incidence of the clinical problem but even this may well not be a final solution.
Yet do not forget the presence of another clinical problem in an unrelated area. A heart condition occurring at a relatively early age is clearly another significant health issue. Once again we need to understand the incidence and identify any familial relationship between the dogs that suffer this condition. The data may already exist but if it is locked away in clinical records it is not available and this is not helpful. Imagine what will happen when this data is uncovered only to find it is not helpful at all and we need to start again.
It is just possible the underlying physiology that causes SM may turn out to be related to the cardiac pathology too and then the overall challenge is less complex. We will not know this unless studies on the two issues are compared. If, as is more likely, these are truly two separate conditions with differing genetic origins then the mountain to climb just became higher than Everest.
Whatever the outcome, as humans take time to disagree, the health effort remains uncoordinated and progress will be painfully slow and full of confusion, human spite and rhetoric. We are not doing our best for the dogs if such moods prevail". 

Dog World feature - 16th April 2012

 

 

HEAVEN SENT

 
Even Heaven des Contemplations owned by Nathalie Gantier in France  is now an International Champion. He was bred by Fabienne and Dominique Auquiert out of Un Jour Lara des Amazones de Cassandre by Adamantis Domiziano.

 

 

EAST IS EAST

The Eastern Counties CKCS Society held their 33rd show on 14th April 2012 at St Ives in Cambridgeshire. Enjoy the day through these photos.

'Poppy' still in bloom at 12 years old

Daraste Power of Love owned and bred by Pam Lewis won the £20 special award for the oldest Veteran on show. The prize was donated by Janet Waller (Jinjan) on behalf of the Cavalier Chat Forum. 'Poppy' was born on 19th February 2000 out of Daraste Petite Fleur by Lovetrac Lawrence Heronsbridge.

Peter Hill, Lucy Koster, Peter Webber

Saskia and Leandra Meilinger from Germany

Mary Hughes

Dave Sedgbeer

Carol Godwin and Anna Fisk

Sandra Ireland, Tina Homes, Rosemary Eustace

Margaret Newton - Chairwoman who sells raffle tickets!

Diane Searle

?? Jade and Anne Marie Cullen

Katherine Li and Keanu (Diane Searle's grandson)

 ZZZzzz zzzz

Carol Jenkins, Anne Moffat, Marilyn Claydon, Roy Stevens

Czech corner!

a well earned cuppa for Dick and Sue Terry (dog judge)

Marilyn, Tina, Denis Homes, Sharon Poundford, Lynn Crane

caught having a giggle!

Elizabeth and Ken Hardy from Norway

Pam Craig celebrating her 65th Birthday. Seen here with Maryann Hogan (Secretary)

Chris Knight & Sue Mangham

Lorraine Gillhespy (bitch judge)

Betty Storar & Dawn Ashpole

Ian Craig

Lorraine, Santana and Klaus

....left in sole charge of the drydogcoats stall.......

Sue Korn

Snuggling with 'Sydney'.

......THE BELLE OF THE BALL......CH MILETREE LA VIE EN ROSE...

 

IS THIS FAMILIAR TO ANYONE?

Pam Craig (Aldachel) bought this micro mosaic brooch in an antique jewellers in The Lanes in Brighton in 1998. It is dated around 1820, mounted in 15ct gold and someone would have had it especially made with a picture of their pet. Pam was told it was a fob originally with a ribbon around the edge.  It seems to have been in the USA at one time. By chance does anyone know the history of this piece? 

 

 

AYE, AYE

 

The Scottish CKCSC is hoping to have Dr Malcolm Davidson conduct eye testing at their championship show on 20th October 2012 and need a minimum of 30 dogs. An application form will be sent out soon with the Club's Open show schedules. If anyone else is planning to go to the Championship show and would like to have their dogs eye tested, the form is already on The Cavalier Club website www.thecavalierclub.co.uk  See link below. The cost of the eye testing is £25.00 per dog and the Club need to receive your applicatio and payment by Tuesday, 31st July 2012.

http://www.thecavalierclub.co.uk/shows/schedules/scot_ch_eye.pdf

 

 

TOY TRUCK with a difference.

 21st APRIL 2012

GONE SOUTH

Some informal shots of Cavalier taken around the SOUTHERN CKCSC Championship show at Woking last week.....were you captured by the camera? Here is that unique species...Cavalier Cuckoos....in their natural habitat with some of their food sources!

Sylvia Joyce

Diana Koster & Mary Forrester

Stephen Goodwin

Eurwyn Hughes, Steve plus Arnold Jacques from Belgium

Lucy's Dad,  Lucy Dawson and Hearthfriend Bluemoon

Minders of the stall........Janet Taylor & Sue Shrimpton

 

Lynn Crane and Peter Towse

......a table of Toy Spaniels

Tina Homes and Diane Whitfield

David Griffin-Smith and Peter Dolamore

A Etheridge and Sandra Ford

 
Katherine Li & Jeanne Boyd


Jill Allitt & Joyce Boardman



????   Jem Sutcliffe

Lauri and Annukka Paloheimo

..under my umberella, ella, ella

Liz McInally

Mark Smith, Michelle Chapman and Jenny Wightman with friends

Leila Tarabad and Marian Mynott

..all the way from the Isle of Wight ......B Taylor

Steve Mynott & Rosemary Eustace

John Conneally

dog nap for John Hubbard

 
hard at work - Secretary Grahame Ford

Ring Steward - the secretary's other half Maggie Ford

 
co steward - Sue Newnes

Karen Bacon, L Hubbard and Nicky Miller

 

OLDEST VETERAN - Neil Lunam's Nustoal Red Baron von Tingewood. Born 7th October 2000. Winner of £20 special donated by Mary Cunningham on behalf of Cavalier Chat Forum

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW - CH PASCAVALE KRYSTLE - Born in year 2002

Sharon Bloomfield - dog tired

Ellen Renaud & Diane Whitfield


Ted Rogerson - final touches

Sylvia Lymer & Sue Robinson

Essex girls - Elaine & Michelle

Ringside seats for Gordon, Aum, Tom, Pam and Ian

 

 

and their source of food....

 

15th April 2012

 

DO DOGS APPRECIATE MUSIC?

Many people think of a dog’s howl as a canine attempt to make music, because dogs sometimes howl when music is played or sung......

 

 

 

 

The German operatic composer, Richard Wilhelm Wagner (1813-1883) was one of the most important figures of nineteenth-century music. Best known as the composer of the series of four operas that make up The Ring Cycle, he had a strong appreciation of the musical taste of dogs. He provided a special stool in his study for Peps, his Cavalier. As Wagner composed he would play the piano, or sing passages that he was working on. The composer kept his eyes on the dog and modified musical phrases based upon how the dog reacted. Wagner noticed that Peps responded differently to melodies depending upon their musical keys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thus certain passages in one key might cause an occasional calm tail wag, while passages in other keys might arouse an excited response. This put the germ of an idea in Wagner’s mind that ultimately led him to a device called the “musical motif.” The motif involves the association of specific musical keys with particular moods or emotions in the operatic drama. Thus in the opera Tannhauser the key of E-flat major was linked with the concept of holy love and salvation, while E major is tied to the notion of sensual love and debauchery. In all of his subsequent operas Wagner came to use musical motifs to identify important characters and other aspects of the drama

 

 The following piece, regarding Wagner's Cavalier called "Peps", appeared in the New York Times in 1901.

 

 

Wagner's wife Minna with their Cavalier, Peps

 

 

HEAR YE, HEAR YE

The Cavalier KCS Club regret to announce that the Fun Day scheduled for 18 August 2012 at Top Barn Farm has had to be cancelled. It has proved imposible to arrange the match which was to be the centre piece of the day. Some of the other events planned for that day will now go ahead on
Sunday 19 August as a part of our Open Show. This includes the Heart and Eye testing which was already planned for the Sunday and the much anticipated Waxing of Andy's back and Rob's legs is now scheduled for the lunch break so those that have already sponsored them will still get their moneys worth.

The Kennel Club Stewarding Course will also go ahead on the Saturday morning. If you wish to become a steward this is a great way to find out how. To book you will need to contact Rob Dix directly at robert.dix32@btinternet.com  Tel No 020 8397 2432.

 

BAD HAIR DAY

 Elaine Dempster from Michigan in the USA, sent photos of her Crissy and Gia Marie who obviously washed their hair and couldn't do a thing with it!

 

 

 

GO WEST!!

take a look at www.ckcsc.org
 

 

MERRY IS A MEMOIR MAKER

Moorfields Merry Maker (Ch Allegra Hundertwasser Von Moorfields ex Orinoco Merlot Maker) owned and bred by Heather and Robert Lamont in Northern Ireland, has won her 7th Green Star making her an Irish champion. She is the first Black/Tan bitch in the past 20 years to gain her title. The only others title holders in this colour over the last 20 years  have been her grandfather Ch Moorfields Mooiste and uncle Ch Moorfields Apollon. 

THE HERO OF THE HOUR

 

More Moorfields success.  Ir Ch Moorfields My Hero has won his fifth CACIB making him an International champion. Only 4 CACIBs are necessary but there has to be a year between the first and last CACIB won. This is pretty difficult as there are so few International shows in Ireland. 'Hero' is by Ch Ricksbury Royal Hero ex Moorfields Brielle. In 2010, as Top Cavalier, he retired from national shows.

 

EASTER COMES TO THE

MIDLANDS

Members of the Midland Cavalier Club appreciate the effort made on their behalf by the Officers and Committee. The recent Limited show was no exception and although I wasn't there have heard several great reports of the splendid day. A free buffet lunch was provided for everyone and refreshments were available throughout the day, (starting with a bacon butty first thing) at no charge. £3 down to £1 prize money (always nice to win!) was awarded to dogs placed down to 3rd place. The Club likes to give a little back to the members for their continued support year in year out. A nice touch. Bridgette Evans (Svena) was the judge and her main winners were

Harana Alfie Boe - BEST DOG & BEST IN SHOW

Cavaleigh Innocence - BEST BITCH & BEST OPPOSITE

Timsar Master of Ceremonies - BEST VETERAN

Castlewytch Painted Lady - BEST PUPPY

Cavaleigh Kinsman - RESERVE BEST DOG & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW

Ryanmil Magic Flute - RESERVE BEST BITCH

Mia Kendal - Treasurer. Ron Wilkinson - Chairman.

and Mary Rees - Secretary

 DELICIOUS EASTER CAKE

BIS, RBIS, BB, BV & BP

 

 

 PROPER CHARLIES

 Some Charlie news, but as it is also Cavalier related, didn't think anyone would mind. Evan Ryan has the Cavalli Cavaliers in Co Tipperary in Ireland and is thrilled that Charnell Brando at Cavalli gained his Irish title recently by winning his 7th Green Star under judge Michael Forte

He is a mere 18 months old and was bred by well known Cavalier breeder Sandra Ireland and is by Gayhalo Black Sabbath out of the RCC winning Charnell Dietrich. He is Evan's first King Charles Spaniel and his first Charlie champion! 

HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE

   

 Latest news from Jan Eatock in New Zealand is that her DARILANCE TARADIDDLE won Best In Show under judge Lavinia MacKenzie-Goodman at the Tiki CKCS Club show.  'Cashelle' is 13 months old and is by AUST/NZ CH Merseyport Poppycock Of Darilance x NZ Ch Darilance Crystal Crackle.

 

 

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

 

ECOLE FRANCAISE DU XVIIIEME SIECLE
Portrait d'un Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

 

 

 

RUSSIAN 'CONSUL'

The twenty first international exhibition Eurasia-2012 took place in Moscow over 24-25th of March.
This is considered to be one of the largest shows after the World Show and European Winners with about 10,000 dogs from all corners of Russia, Europe, America and even from Australia competing this year. On the first day the Cavalier judge was Monika Blaha from Austria where 20 males and 22 bitches were presented for her assessment. On Day 2, Wayne Burton who had travelled from Australia was the appointed judge. Winning BEST OF BREED both days was Bonitos Companeros Consul, This win allows him to compete at Crufts 2013.
 


"Consul" -  (Int Ch Rosscrea Diplomatic X Castel of Roses Abygaile)

 

 

Best of Breed - Bonitos Companeros Consul

Best Bitch - Angels Pride Jersey Girl

 

 

 .......casual photos from the Southern CKCSC Ch show to follow

 

 

 

FRIDAY 13TH APRIL 2012

HAPPY EASTER

  HAPPY EASTER - BUNNIES?

Two Sanbrae girls, Eva and Nina with Ringcreevy Phoebe in the middle looking very smart. Sent in by Janet Patrick

 

 CHECK YOUR DRAWERS

The Northern CKCS Society are looking for one of their trophies that has not been returned. Can exhibitors and Cup Secretaries from other Cavalier Clubs please check to see if they may have this in their possession. It is the PRESDIDENTS SUNNINGHILL TROPHY for BEST IN SHOW. If you can help please contact Ernie Bull or any Committee member of the Northern Club.

 

THE YOUNG ONES

This year I had the great honour of being asked to judge the Young Kennel Club Handling classes at Crufts.  I started competing in Junior Handling classes when I was about 10 years old and have progressed through all the YKC age groups and then into the Adult handling classes, nearly always using Cavaliers to compete.  Back when I was a 10 year old parading around the ring with my little cavalier I never dreamt that  nearly 20 years later I would be judging 200 of the top young handlers in the Country at  the greatest dog show on Earth!
As Crufts approached I was faced with the most difficult task - choosing a different outfit for each day!! I have to admit that I have never felt so nervous entering a ring as I did for the first class that I had to judge. Unlike the breed rings the YKC ring had a specific timetable so not only did I have the judging to worry about but also that I had to be out of the ring by a certain time and all the time being watched by a large number of spectators (and a lot of parents!).
The first day being Toy day I had the pleasure of observing and placing a few of our own handlers and their Cavaliers. Ffion Thomas handled a Clentview dog so incredibly well and was rewarded with 1st place in the 6 - 11 age group. Melissa Phillips handled her little b/t dog to 2nd place in the 12 - 16 category and Helen Long took 3rd in the 17 - 24 year age group. All the Cavalier handlers I saw were a credit to our breed and we should be very proud of our youngsters.
To compete in this competition the handler's had to have won a YKC handling class in the previous year which meant that over all 4 days the standard of handling was unbelievable and made for some really tough decisions where a tiny little mistake made all the difference. At the end of the final day all 12 class winners were then invited back to compete in a final to find the YKC Show Handler of the Year which was the toughest class of the lot to judge as they were all such amazing handlers. I eventually chose a Whippet handler from the 17 - 24 age group (Ella Armstrong) as my overall winner with a young Sheltie handler from the 6 - 11 age group (Robyn Arnall) as the Runner up, but honestly any of the 12 would have been worthy winners of the title. It was such a fantastic (and tiring) experience and one that I will never forget.  Leila Tarabad

 Belated Happy Birthday to

  

LORANKA LORRAINE

 

 

MONTY IS MISSING 

A couple desperately trying to find their dog is asking readers to search their garages and outhouses. Anne and Ken Coney, of Bank Farm, Bellingdon in Buckinghamshire have been left heartbroken after their two-year-old black and tan Monty (pictured) went missing on Sunday while on a walk to The Blue Ball pub in AsheridgeTheir other dog Max, a nine-year-old Border Collie, also went missing but returned 'puffing his head off' and unhurt on Monday evening.

Mrs Coney fears Monty, who was wearing a lead, may have got caught up in something. The chairman of Bank Farm Riding for the Disabled Mrs Coney said: "This is completely unusual as I was a couple of minutes behind them doing our normal walk. Monty is still to appear, which is a bit worrying because he had a lead on when they ran off and could be caught up somewhere. If people could please look inside garages and outhouses just in case he has got in and can't get out." If you know where Monty is call Mrs Coney on 01494 758 550.

 

 

THE FRENCH CONNECTION

The CKCS/KCS NATIONAL

SHOW 2012.....the judges and some of their winners.

  

    

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yvette Rausis-Steffens had a great day at the National Elevage Specialty held in Orleans on March 24th. She travelled from Switzerland with Hopkins Royaume des Cavaliers Valaisans and took the CAC in Tricolour males under Michael Leonard and then went BEST IN SHOW with the full agreement of the 3 chosen judges, Michael from Ireland, Peter Towse from UK and Joakim Ohlsson from Sweden. "Hopkins" success continued when the follwing week he took Best of Breed and won Group 9 at Colmar show. This win gave him the title French Champion.

 

 ....SOME OTHER SUCCESSES

 

my continued thanks to photographers Imre Horvarth, Eludric Lopez Norguel and LF Photographie and others.

 

NORTH AND SOUTH

Elaine McInally (Braemarra) has moved from the North East of England to the South. She is going to be an Essex girl and is now staying in Rose Cottage. Moor Hall Lane. Danbury. Essex. CM3 4ER Tel: 01245 632389

YEP, TOWIE rules, Elaine. (The Only Way Is Essex)

 

Karen Bacon (Timbric) on the otherhand has moved to the North from Sussex and her new address is Timbric Cottage. 45 High Lands. Cockfield. Near Bishop Auckland. County Durham DL13 5AS. Her 01388 718240 landline will activate on 11th April and in the meantime she can be contacted on  07856 823228. Karen would like to thank Pat and Ted Rogerson (Rabymar) and to everyone who has made her so welcome. 

Welcome to Pink Panther country, Karen. ...DARUM, DARUM, DARUM, DARUM, DARUM ......

 

 

So sad to hear that Mo Close (Montbarle), another great Cavalier person, has passed away. Mo was one of the strengths behind the formation of the South and West Wales Cavalier Club and worked very hard to make it a success. We have missed seeing her at shows over the last couple of years and there was always a "welcome in the hillside" when we went to the Welsh shows. Our condolences to Arnold and their family and her many friends.

Mo Close's funeral will take place at Adams Funeral Home, Gladstone Road, Barry (next to the Memorial Hall) on Wednesday, 18th April 2012. The Service is at 2.00pm in the Chapel and then on to Vale of Glamorgan Crematorium (new), Port Road, Barry.
Family flowers only, but donations in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimers Society through A G Adams & Son Funeral Directors. 1-11 Gladstone Road, Barry, Wales CF62 8NA
All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Wenvoe Golf Club, Port Road, Barry.

 

 

 

NEW LUXEMBOURG

CHAMPIONS

Fr & Int Ch Esley Mc Gregor des Cavaliers de Corence owned by Karine Courtin and handled by Christian Laguillaumie now has a new title to add to those already won. The judge in Luxembourg was David Ojalvo from Argentina

Marie-Claude Hemelot and her son Romain are very proud of "Kelly" who is registered as Fr Ch Dingue de Toi du Bois de Villiers. She became a French Champion in 2011 and has now in 2012 become a Luxembourg Champion.

UK TOYDOG SOCIETY RESULTS

Eddie Edwards (Delhaze) and Janice Spark (Sharvo) judged dogs and bitches respectively at the UK Toydog show where there was an entry of 254. Winning her 3rd CC and Champion title for Philip Lovel her owner, was Maibee Roselyn at Lovetrac who is a 6 year old blenheim bred by Shealagh Waters and Joyce Robins. She is by Maibee Montrose out of Maibee Moonbeam. Her 1st CC came at Belfast 2009 from Anita Godwin and her second was awarded at the Northern Ireland Cavalier Club show in 2011 from Katherine Li. She also has 3 RCCs to her credit. Winning the CC in the dog ring was Ch Aranel Genesis who went on to be Best of Breed. The Reserves were won by Ch Maibee Make Believe and Charnell Moonsong. Best Puppy was Tasset Mary and Merryoth Maeve went Best Veteran. I saw Bruce and Eunice Field (Crieda) at the show and Bruce even   ventured into the ring. They bred and showed with success under the Crieda  affix and Bruce is the author of one of the popular books on the breed.    

 

As I was judging smooth coat Chihuahuas, this meant I had to miss exhibiting Cavaliers at one of my favourite shows, but the disappointment was lessened somewhat by my Best of Breed Chihuahua going 4th Best in Show under judge Alan Bendelow.

 

Norma Inglis & Eddie Edwards

 

Smooth coat Chihuahua Bitch CC/BOB,  Dog CC & Best Puppy

 

CHANTAL HAS A SONG WORTH

SINGING

Dear Magic Touch de la Fieffe au Songeur (Ricksbury Royal Intention x Ch Une Enchanteresse de la Fieffe au Songeur) was TOP CAVALIER in FRANCE for 2011 for breeders/owners Chantal and Alain Tranchant. 

LA FIEFFE AU SONGEUR was also Top Cavalier Kennel for 2011 with the help of the following winners 

Une Enchanteresse de La Fieffe au Songeur (daughter of UK Ch Pascavale Enchanted)

Enchanteresse de la Fieffe au Songeur (Une Enchanteresse de La Fieffe au Songeur X Fr Ch Craigowl Wylam) 

Dear Magic Touch de la Fieffe au Songeur.

 

 

by Libor

 

 

......a Happy Easter everyone

 

 

8th April 2012

THE FRENCH CKCS/KCS NATIONAL 2012......TRES CHIC

No one can argue that the French are the utmost in the fashion stakes and are TRES CHIC. That style continues in the show ring! Here are some of my favourite shots from the French CKCS/KCS National Specialty in Orleans at the end of March 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 








.......thanks to photographers Imre Horvarth, Eludric Lopez Norguel and LF Photographie

 1st April 2012

 

 

GIRL WITH A BLACK/TAN.

HOW "ART" THOU?

Mid 19th Century portrait of young girl with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

 

FINDING NETHERLAND

 

PERIWINKLE FAIRY V.'T BURGSTSE HOF (Lymrey My Boy x Birgid of the Yellow Rose) owned and bred by Ria Kavelaars has won The Cavalier Club Nederland titles Cavalier Pup of the Year 2011, Cavalier of the Year 2011 and Best Young dog 2012. Ria is especially thrilled with this success, as one Cavalier has never taken all three titles.  

 

 

ROUGE RIDES SHOTGUN

Jeanette Paetzold and her Cavalier called Rogue, have travelled more than 37,000km in the past 12 months tracing a zig zagging path across Australia

“People always ask where I’m heading to next,” she said. “I say: wherever the road takes me." Ms Paetzold who lives in New South Wales yearned to experience the freedom of the open road and to explore Australia, so after retiring she bought a Suzuki 400 Birdman and hit the road.

“It’s just me and the dog,” she said. Rogue is kitted out in a helmet, goggles and a raincoat. It’s been a bit of an eye-opener because he gets so much attention. People are always driving past, not overtaking me because they’re too busy taking photos. Quite often I’ll be sitting at the lights while people take photos and they’re still sitting there when they go green.”

Jeanette said if she went anywhere without him, he would sit in front of the bike and simply wait.

 

 

 

CAVALIERS LIVING IN THE

UKRAINE

Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union until 1991 when the USSR dissolved.

Irina Benkovsky lives in Ukraine and tells us about Cavaliers in her country. "I don't want you to think I am strange but my love for England, English gardens and beautiful small villages, writers Agatha Christie and Jane Austen have led me to purchase this beautiful  dog. I can't go to England for a while, but it is my dream and I am grateful to God for my little girl."

 

EARLY DAYS

Mr A Poljakov brought the first Cavalier from Germany to the USSR in 1986 - a tricolour called Herbi fon Douglas. He also brought a blenheim bitch, Kyonzi fon Zaksenhof who was mated to Herbi. In 1991, Angi-Noemi, a Cavalier bred by A Poljakov and owned by EV Jakovleva was exhibited in Lugansk in the Ukraine. 

 

HERBI

HERBI & KYONZI

A Poljakov and his Cavaliers

EV Jakovleva

Two FCI International shows, Golden Gate 2012 and Ukraine 2012, will take place in Kiev on 21/22 April 2012 where 11 Cavaliers will compete.  
Ukraine has no Cavalier Club as yet, but enthusiasts have created a Cavalier forum http://cavalier.ukrainianforum.net/

Irina says "We are dreaming about the creation of a Cavalier Club in Ukraine in the future".

A portfolio of Cavaliers in Ukraine.

  

 
GOOD OLD BOY

 

This 15 year old old boy attended a recent Czech Cavalier Club show and was photographed by Libor Kraal. He is Czech and Slovenian Champion Hackensack Temptation bred in Sweden by Jan Tornblom and Joakim Olssen and owned by Zuzana Coufalova. Sired by Norwegian Ch Craigowl Crackerjack out of Rei-Thus Nicoline

 

NEW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION

"KING KEVIN"

Natalia and Kevin

Wayne Burton, Natalia and Kevin

Natalia Smolenova send good news that her Grand Ch.Kevin Kavaliri Kvarteto has become an International Champion. He is by Jch.Angel's Pride Napoleone x Ch.Ulana Twai z Cisarskeho mlyna. Born in the Czech republic, he lived in Slovakia with Natalia for a while until they all moved to Russia in September 2011. Just the other week, under judge Wayne Burton from Australia at the Eurasia International dog show in Moscow, he won the CACIB and this win was the last needed for his international title. He now has the required CACIBs in 4 countries. Cyprus, Slovakia, Hungary and now Russia.

CAVALIERS COMPETE.....

...in the Table Tennis

...and in the Sailing

UP AND OVER

Ros Grant and her daughter Nathalie Winter live in Australia with their Amuaray Cavaliers and Natalie ejoys great success in Agility events with her Cavalier Maverick. Following her selection in the Australian team to compete at the World Agility Championships to be held in Texas this May, she is hoping to see the sport at the Olympics one day. Unfortunately for Natalie it will be a trip she will be forced to make minus her teammate.

Maverick would certainly have generated some attention at the world championships, it’s not every day you see a Cavalier competing and winning in a sport mostly dominated by working dogs.

 “Due to quarantine rules and regulations I will not be able to take my dog Maverick,” Natalie said.“It’s unusual for a dog of Maverick’s breed to succeed at the sport of agility. He is an Australian agility champion, and I have been training him for more than five years.”

Natalie will be paired with a host dog when she arrives in Texas and spend seven days familiarising herself with her new partner. Win or lose, no doubt Maverick will be waiting to congratulate Natalie on her return with a wagging tail.

 

BEST IN SHOW AT THE 2012 FRENCH NATIONAL SPECIALTY

 

  PHOTO COURTESY LF PHOTOGRAPHIE

THE BEST King Charles and THE BEST Cavalier

Feroee De Sorine  (KCS)  and  Hopkins Royaume des Cavaliers Valaisans

......NEXT WEEK..... SIGHTS AND SCENES FROM THE FRENCH SHOW...WINNERS IN THE RING AND WINNERS IN THE FASHION STAKES!

 

 

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE.......

 

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE...

News from Natalia Shergina of the winners at the Russian Cavalier and King Charles Spaniel Club who held their 7th Annual show in St Petersburg on March 18th 2012.  The judge, Günther Ehrenreich came from Austria and he had an entry of 29 Cavaliers and 3 Charlies.

The National Cavalier and King Charles Spaniel Club was approved by the Russian Federation Cynologique on April 29, 1997 and the motto of our club  is "With a cavalier  - for life!'' The first Cavaliers came to the USSR in 1986 from East Germany and in 2005 our first Cavalier/King Charles show, under the rules of FCI, was held in St Petersburg.

Here are some of the winners

 

Tsarsky Podarok ( Milkeyn Sheer Classic x Chadyline Calendar Girl ) was Best Baby Puppy

Brightlight Of Moscow Supreme ( Maibee Make Believe x Brightlight of Moscow Simply Angel Beauty ) Best Puppy

 Brightlight of Moscow Simply Angel Beauty (Lymrey My Boy x Tosca Gorska Fantazja ) Winners Bitch 

Сarlin Bright Iz Tsarskogo Sela Marvel (Blenmarin Unique Sir X Buda-Fauna Berta ) -Winners Dog

Bonitos Companeros Consul (Rosscrea Diplomatic X Castle of Roses Abigaile )  Best Junior, Best of Breed and Best in Show

 

....some of the exhibitors





....Russian honey cakes for all the exhibitors!

 
 

CHANGE OF

JUDGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anne Reddaway (Homaranne) has broken her wrist while skiing and sadly has had to withdraw from judging Cavalier bitches at next week's UK TOYDOG SOCIETY SHOW . Janice Spark (Sharvo) has kindly agreed to judge in her place. Anne, I know, will be bitterly disappointed to miss this appointment. We wish her a speedy recovery.

 

 

THE GODDESS - APHRODITE

Beata Radomska's 5 year old, CH APHRODITE Gorska Fantazja won Best of Breed last weekend at the Katowice All Breeds show and went onto win the Group and then the dizzy heights of runner up for Best in Show. The judges were household names in dog showing circles. Michael Forte judged the Breed and Group whilst Frank Kane was the Best in Show judge. Cavaliers had the biggest entry.

 

APHRODITE is an International & Polish, Slovakian, Czech and Lithuanian  Champion. Was Best Cavalier in Poland 2009 and Best Cavalier Bitch 2010.

 

Michael Forte, Beata & Aphrodite, Gosia and Frank Kane

I know from personal experience that this is a very well organised show and Gosia Juszczyk and the rest of the Committee put in a lot of hard work and give a lot of thought into the International judges they chose and the Society is rewarded by getting super entries and lots of support from the grateful exhibitors.

 

 

SOME MORE ADVICE...

"I ask buyers to sign an agreement in which they agree not to sell, give away, export, move to another country, or to euthanise the dog without notifying me first,  and giving my first right of refusal. They may euthanise only if the dog is critically ill or injured, on the advice of a vet, but should advise me later.

They also agree that they will keep the cavalier in a proper way which includes suitable food and vet treatment, as well as access to the house. If they fail to do this, I have the right to retrieve the dog, and refund the purchase price or a fraction thereof. However,  I cannot retrieve it without the agreement of two experienced dog people - ie trainers, vets, judges etc

I have been using this form for about 6 years, and have never had anyone fail to sign it, nor have I had anyone try to rehome the dog afterwards. I talk to potential buyers on the phone about it before they see the dog and I stress why I do this.

I am not sure that it is strictly legal - I have had an opinion either way, but as it costs under $100 to go to the small claims court, so I would do that.  They tend to uphold agreements. It is not illegal, but I am not sure whether it will stand up in court  from Jane Logan Nerinda Cavaliers in Australia

 

 

GET WELL SOON

Mary Forrester (Salbrie) was taken ill this week this week and was hospitalized. Scarey but the good news is that she is home and doing well. Just needs to put her feet up and take it easy.

  

 

 

 

 

CELTIC WINNER

Emma Owens and her new Irish Champion MENOTA BOOGIE WOOGIE (Craigowl Battenburg ex Menota Crystal Charm). Emma lives in Co Wexford and showed "Rupert" to win his 7th and qualifying Green Star at the St Patricks Day show in Dublin on 17th March 2012 under judge Kenny Stevenson. In 2010 he took Irish Cavalier Puppy of the Year and went on to win the RCC at Belfast Ch show.

  

 

DOGMATIST

The William Secord Gallery  is the only gallery in North America  dedicated exclusively to dog art. It specializes in fine nineteenth century dog and animal paintings. Located in  Manhattan's Upper East Side. The gallery was established in 1990 and since then, has become a popular destination for those interested in dog art and collectibles. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standing Cavalier King Chales Spaniel in porcelain (8.5" x 15" x 6") by the Dresden Porcelain Co in Germany 

 

William Secord is considered the world authority on nineteenth century dog painting and is the first author to explore the representation of the dog from its origins to the remarkable paintings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries up to modern times. He has written six dog art books and has collected over 2,500 works dating to 1805. He is also the founding director of the only art museum in the country dedicated to dogs, the American Kennel Club's Museum of the Dog. The museum has over 700 paintings, drawings, fine porcelains and bronzes on display, and gets about 12,000 visitors a year, a number that's been increasing steadily each year.

 

Engraving by Edwin Landseer (1802 - 1873)

GIRL WITH  BONNET AND SPANIEL

 

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1377036328001?bckey=AQ~~,AAABNKuB3bE~,LKx6XBuWIvu5oYZ_KOxXUgrZ90T2WYOB&bclid=0&bctid=1469221416001

The above link takes you to an interview with William Secord in his Gallery. Spot some Cavaliers on the walls.

NOW WE KNOW!

Andrea Sedgbeer (Russmic Cavaliers) rang to say she recognised the tricolour bitch and the shadow in the picture. It is Russmic Roseanna (by our Craigowl Crusoe) who is owned by Jade Burrows and they were taking part in the Obedience events.

 

 

CAVALIERS IN PORTUGAL

Top Cavalier in Portugal for 2011 is RALPH LOREN DO MONTE SANTA MARIA. He is almost 2 years old by Multi Ch Babbler´s Pick Me x Rosa da Qta Bicharada. Owned by Marcos and Alvaro Lopes and bred by Bruno Castro. 

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

 

"The sisters, Annie and Henrietta Marie Shaw" by James Curnock (British) 1812-1870

 

 25TH MARCH 2012

.......next weeks edition of CHATTERBOX includes

Cavaliers in the Ukraine 

REACH FOR THE STARS...CRUFTS 2012

libor's artwork

Congratulations to Peter and Ruta Towse for winning the Dog CC & Best of Breed at Crufts. "Constellation" handled by Peter, looked stunning in the Group Competition where he showed beautifully and his turn out was immaculate due, in no small way, to Klaus Vorderstrasse's magic touch. A great team effort that paid off and gave our Breed a proud moment. The Bitch CC was awarded to Ch Lorankas Sherrie Baby repeating the win she had in 2010. The Reserves went to Ch Maibee Make Believe and Miletree Star of India.Best Puppy was Maibee Remember Me.

 

Some light moments from around the Cavalier rings.

 

Rachel Surman & Anita Godwin (GB)

Ria Kavelaars (Holland)

Lesley House & Diane Searle (GB)

Ruta Towse & Lucy Koster (GB)

Becky Jaramillo, June Hazeltine & Eurwyn Hughes

Melanie Kolb with Klaus Vorderstrasse (Germany)

Janet Patrick (Northern Ireland)

Members of the Cavalier Chat Internet Forum

Caroline Ackroyd Gibson, Dennis Homes. Tina Homes, Norma Inglis, Sandra Ireland, Ellie Mordecai, Veronica Hull, Jane Naylor, Flo Sinclair

Estelle Dodds (GB)

Karen Bacon, Bridgette Evans & Pat Rogerson (GB)

David Crossley (Judge)

Sheena Maclaine (Judge)

Roger Madec & Patrice Jauffret (France)

Liz Latteck & Mikey (GB)

Norma, Ming Li and Joyce Boardman (GB)

Hilda Brewer (GB) Bill McFadden (USA) Maryann Hogan & Annette Jones (GB)

Jana Rychlik, Liz Keane, Liz O'Brien (USA)

Greg Brown (Australia), Ginger Harrison & Terri Kaiser (USA), Michael Levy (UK)

and in front....some great Danes with Margareta Granqvist!

Andy Vella (GB) ..am surprised I don't get more reactions like this!

John Hubbard (GB)

Janet Waller (GB) in foreground and some nice Belgian buns in background!

Steve & Debbie Coole with John Conneally (GB)

Paula Stark (GB) studies the form

 Norma, Greg with Peter Towse (GB)

Open Dog Class

Louise Callaghan relaxing with Angel (GB)

Susan Wake & Lynn Crane (GB)

Steve Mynott (GB), Jo Anne Mittelman (USA), Maxine (wake up, Max,

you are missing it all!) Fox-Shone (GB)

Margaret Barrett (GB)

Elaine Burton, Liz McInally, Michelle Champan, Elaine McInally, Marian Gray (GB)

Elaine Waddington (GB)

Debbie Kerr (GB)

If you see your self here ...please stand up!

Louise Greenhalgh with her Dad and Mum, ???  Sandra Coles

Signe Sangnaes from Norway with Kenneth Stubberud

 

 and the finishing touches...

 

Flo Sinclair sent in a couple of shots from the Good Citizen Team with a report

"The Good Citizen Dogs' Team gave a superb display of control and coordination between dog and owner to a crowded and appreciative audience at Crufts on the Saturday. I thought Chatterbox would be interested to see the well trained young tricolour, qualified to Bronze Level so far.  I managed to waylay owner Stuart Marshall of Tamworth for long enough to picture him with 9 months old Benji, surely a dog and owner with much to be proud of."

 

 

 ........came across this rather interesting internet photo of a Cavalier at this year's Crufts. Anyone recognise the dog or even the shadow??

   

 

 

that's Crufts over for another 12 months......

 

 

18th March 2012

 

COUSINS UMPTEEN TIMES REMOVED

 COUSINS - UMPTEEN TIMES REMOVED!

Elsa Marie Kitching (IXION) went to Prep School at Laleham Abbey, near Chertsey in Surrey and Princess Marie Louise (12 August 1872 - 8 December 1956) was the school's patron. Elsa googled to find out her ancestry and the search brought up the above portrait of an earlier Princess Marie Louise Elizabeth of France and her sweet little spaniel. This Princess was born in the Palace of Versailles in 1727 and was the daughter of Louis XV of France. The portrait was painted by Louis-Michel Van Loo.

 

Here is a photo of the patron, Princess Marie Louise. Elsa says "Pious and kind she came to our little school twice every term. A great lady. The first time my mother was introduced to her at our confirmation she let out an audible gasp. She rattled with jewellery as you can see from the photo.     

 

15 YEARS AND LOOKING

GOOD

 

Heidi Junghans who has the Paulinenhof Cavaliers in Germany is celebrating the 15th birthday of her Crown Hunter Michelle. "Ophelia" is doing very well and is a much loved member of Heidi and Dieter's family. We wish Ophelia a happy birthday

 

READ ALL ABOUT IT

Pawsitive Reflections is written from the perspective of Lady Charlemagne, a Cavalier. The book reflects on the special bond between Cavaliers and their humans. It is filled with photos taken on the Northern California Coast and the Oregon Coast. Also includes poetry and some interesting descriptions of the Breed.

 http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2986071

 

 

New book reveals all

The secrets your dog wants you to know by Sarah Whitehead, is published by Collins, £14.99 hardback.

 

Monica Cafferky put the book's advice to the test on her Cavalier, Tilly

 

Clever Dog is crammed full of such fascinating insights about how the canine mind works. If your dog chews everything, barks incessantly or cries when left alone, or has pretty much any other problem you can think of, you could find an explanation here.

Thankfully, my own dog Tilly, five-year-old Cavalier, has good doggy manners. However, she has a few strange habits that puzzle me, liker rolling in fox poo or licking a chest of drawers.

Fox Poo. I live opposite a wood where foxes live. Unfortunately, this means Tilly has ample opportunity to hunt out fox poo and roll in it. Before you can say “stinky dog” it’s smeared on her neck – the smell is unbelievable.

Clever Dog: Dogs consider rolling in fox poo to be the equivalent of winning the doggie lottery. They do it to mask their scent for hunting, and while they may not stalk prey any more, the behaviour remains buried deep in their genes.

Licking. The first time the strange noise woke me up I had no idea what it was, then I saw Tilly licking the chest of drawers.I jumnped out of bed to see what she was doing. Then we went downstairs and Tilly was given her breakfast.

Clever Dog : If your dog does something weird, like licking the chest of drawers think about your reaction. What are they trying to make you do – get your attention, let them out, entice you to play?

 Tilly: 1

Owner: 0

 

 

A SPORTING SPANIEL? 

YOU BET  (pics by LIBOR)

 
........in the pool

......on the Beam

 

MERRYMAKING WITH

MARCELLO

Dennis and Tina Homes celebrated at the Cavalier Club show with a party for their new Champion LEOGEM MARCELLO. Here are some photos taken by Gem Sutcliffe.

 

          CHAMPION HEADS

Ch Aranel Maveric (held by Jonathan McLennan from Sweden), Ch   Aranel Genesis

 with Mark Smith and Tina holding Ch Leogem Marcello

....a panoramic view of the Club show venue shot by Dennis.

 

RESULTS from inside the ring.....

Two "Toy Breed Specialists" , Geoffrey Davies and Terry Nethercott who have their roots in Pekingese, were the

 appointed judges. I checked back and this is unusual, as in the last 42 years for this show, at least one of the judges (more often than not,both) has been a Cavalier Specialist ie (has owned/bred/exhibited the breed).  134 dogs and 156 bitches were presented for their assessment. In the current climate with dwindling entries in our breed at all Championship shows for a variety of reasons, this is the smallest entry at this show in the last ten years.

The year in which the Club show appointed two judges was 1970.

Winning in dogs was Angel's Pride Gentleman with Ch Aranel Genesis taking RCC. The Bitch CC went to Pascavale Alexus and Runner up with the RCC was Ch Byermoor Queens Maid. Cinderaic Devotion to Daraste was the choice for Best Puppy with Ch Keyingham Branwell getting Best Veteran. The £20 special donated by Veronica Hull on behalf of the Cavalier Chat Forum was won by the seemingly evergreen Tomnil Creme D'Anna who will be 14 on her next birthday.

 

Karen Bacon (Timbric) will be staying temporarily with Pat and Ted Rogerson, 9 Highlands, Nr Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5AR, (Tel 01388 718872) from 18th March until her house sale completes. If you need to contact in the meantime please ring 07856 823228 or email.

 

 

 

STEVE AND MARIAN'S PRE

CRUFTS SOIREE

The Mynotts have the Honeybet Cavaliers in the UK and Steve is also well known for his website www.cavaliers.co.uk. Every year they generously throw their home open and host a party for Cavalier exhibitors.This takes place in the week between the Club show and Crufts and is almost an open house for any Cavalier enthusiast and the invitation is extended to overseas visitors which gives them the opportunity to meet other breeders in a relaxed atmosphere away from the show ring. Here are some photos from this year's bash. 

STEVE & MARIAN

TERI KAISER & GINGER HARRISON (USA) RUTA TOWSE & CAROL JENKINS (GB)

ANN LINDSTROM & KIRSTI MAATTANEN (FINLAND)

VERONICA HULL & MICHELLE CHAPMAN (GB)

AUM (THAILAND) & NORMA

WENDY TAYLOR & ANN MOFFAT(GB)

DES JENKINS & RICHARD NEWTON (GB)

VIRGINIA BARWELL, LUCY KOSTER & MARGARET NEWTON (GB)

 

CAROL JENKINS

JEANIE MONTFORD (AUSTRALIA) MARK SEDGWICK (GB) & AUM

DAVID MOGER & DES JENKINS (GB)

??  ALEX BUBB & LAILA TARABAD (GB)

PAM CRAIG & SANDRA IRELAND (GB)

DIANA KOSTER & MICHAEL LEVY (GB)

KATHY GENTIL (USA) & ALEX BUBB

 

RED and HOT

Can Ch Canterbury RedHot Kabob went Best in Show last weekend at Proston Agricultural All Breeds Championship show in Queensland Australia, under judge A Fitzgerald. "Mikey" was bred in Canada by Bernice Newbury and Kim Gibbs and is owned by Bob Crapp (Kabob). Sired by CKCSC USA Ch MontColly Jonathon out of Can Ch Kabob Bette Davis.

 

 

WATCH OUT, WATCH OUT

It is a worry that the following occurrence is happening more often and this is to remind people to be really careful when placing your puppies and more especially older dogs.

A breeder received a phone call from a lady who lived in the Cheshire area. She was looking for a Cavalier, maybe an older one. The breeder had a 4 year old girl who she felt would suit the caller and after discussion, a meeting at the breeder's house was arranged. The lady was very plausible and the breeder was satisfied that she gave a good account of herself. No papers changed hands although a pedigree was given and copies of all health clearances.

What happened next is a breeder's nightmare. A short time later, the breeder received a call from another party saying she now had the 4 year old. Bought off the internet (www.pets4homes.co.uk) for considerably more than was originally paid to the breeder.The new owner had obtained the breeder's name from the health papers.

The advert read "Gorgeous Blenheim Cavalier girl 4 years old. Unspayed, never had a litter, tried but not successful. Comes from MRI tested parents,  heart and eye tested clear. Free of SM, heart and eye tested, all certificates available. Excellent pedigree, many champions. Fabulous loving dog looking for a forever, loving pet home. Loves walks and cuddling up on the sofa. Rehoming for a friend due to illness."

It seems this woman has sold on other dogs in this way.

Every possible precaution should be taken when a dog leaves your home to live elsewhere.

1. Ask as many questions as possible to satisfy yourself enquirer is right person to give home to one of your dogs

2. Get full details of address, phone number etc

3. Visit home if possible

4. Give no papers, in certain cases

5. Spay older Cavalier bitches before leaving

6. Get new owners to promise in writing that dog is returned if circumstances change

7. Find out how things are going, after a few days.

8. Keep in touch

9. If a problem presents itself, find out why this has happened.

If anyone can help by adding to the above list please let me know. We will all benefit.

The good outcome of the story is that the Cavalier is in a good home now. But it is so easy to be taken in. Please be aware that not everyone is as genuine as they seem.

 

 

 

.....and finally A HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY from

Betsy S. Clagett's  "Eve" who sends the luck o’ the Irish to you all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17th MARCH 2012

WERE U AT CRUFTS?  PHOTO SPECIAL

WILL BE POSTED SOON

DUTCH ARTIST

 HOW "ART" THOU?

A King Charles Spaniel and a Drentse Partridge Dog'

by CONRADYN CUNAEUS (DUTCH 1828-1895)

 

 

PEDIGREE DOGS EXPOSED 2 -  

THE RIGHT TO REPLY

by BRIDGETTE EVANS (SVENA

CAVALIERS -UK)  

"As the individual who originally proposed at the CKCS Club AGM 10 years ago that the “Club liaise with Dr Rusbridge in order to discover the extent to which the condition (now) known as SM affected our breed” A task which fell to the then Health Liaison officer Mrs Margaret Carter. I feel responsible for the situation which has developed and would therefore like the “right to reply” The program cited that 70% of all Cavaliers over 6 years of age will have asymptomatic SM based on a study of 555 Cavaliers. This study does not clarify how many of the representative sample were of this age. With an estimated population of 100,000 dogs , 555 dogs are a mere drop in the ocean. My own personal experience disputes this claim. I have had five dogs scanned over 5 years of age only, one (20%) has central canal dilation of 2mm (a syrinx) she is asymptomatic. We have been told that this condition is progressive and degenerative based on a sample of just 12 dogs. Again my own experience disputes this statement. Of my five dogs scanned over 5 years of age, four of which have been rescanned - one (25%) has been progressive and degenerative, one (25%) has remained static and two (50%) have improved, central canal dilation, present on their original scans was absent on their later ones. When this matter was raised at a meeting in October 2010 the explanation given was a “difference in interpretation.” Acceptable in the case of one dog whose scans were reviewed by different individuals but, illogical in the case where it was reviewed by the same person. We are told that of 564 dogs scanned, only 6 would be graded as CM grade 1. Yet dogs in the UK, Canada and the USA with this mild form of CM and graded clear of all forms of SM no oedema, no presyrinx, no central canal dilation, present with symptoms associated with SM a condition they don’t have. The explanation given for these symptoms is that CM alone can cause pain. So if mild CM causes symptoms why are the 558 remaining dogs not all scratching as well? Again illogical. As one of the owners of these dogs explains, to not know why she is suffering is unbearable. We are told this breed is stoic yet another statement I dispute - if you had heard the fuss my young dog made when he recently broke a nail most would described this breed as “whimpy” almost bordering on pathetic. Yet we are suppose to believe they are suffering in silence! As recently as August 2011 there was a study to establish the correct head position for scanning they have found the degree of cerebellar herniation was significantly worse in dogs with a flexed compared to an extended head position. As someone who has spent hundreds if not thousands of £’s scanning my dog. I ask do we now definitively have the correct scanning position? It will be assumed that breeding the equivalent A to A dogs will eradicate this condition from the breed explain that to the breeder who has done this for several generation yet her young dog has just been scanned with 3.5 mm of CCD or the breeders who get completely clear dogs from two D parents. Health schemes are suppose to prevent “affected” dogs from being produced. If following the breeding protocols can’t achieve this, many ask if the science is correct? Less than ten males over 6 have scanned clear of SM. Far too small a sample for a healthy gene pool. Publication of results will encourage the use of these animals. Many ask what if the science is wrong and this animals although scanned clear become or are symptomatic ? We are being told that genetic diversity needs to be maintained why would we support a scheme that would encourage the exact opposite and support the popular sire syndrome (by scan results rather than show ring success) At the time of the airing of PDE2 Cavalier breeders are being expected to embrace a scheme whole-heartedly which still has no published explanation notes, no adequate appeals procedure and fails to give a logical scientific answer to the points I have raised. Many ask why we are expected to adopt a scheme in black and white for a condition which has obvious shades of grey ? I am not saying that we should not scan, as a diagnostic tool, the scheme does have merit, it can not be right that dogs have fluid filled cavities within their spinal column. However, it is the dogs which are symptomatic, in distress and upsetting for their owners which need to be removed from this breed IRRESPECTIVE of how well they scan As much as PDE has for some people given relief to those whose dogs present with symptoms and they finally feel they have an answer to their condition. It has caused the premature deaths of many others, For example the young bitch who 8 days after been diagnosed with SM died in agony from a undiagnosed diaphragmatic hernia or 10 month puppy who at my instantaneous had a full body scan and was finally and too late treated for the meningitis which was the cause of his pain. To date less than 15% of the Cavaliers bred by me have not reached beyond double figures through accident or ill health, of the 80 + Cavaliers I have bred over 20 years I have lost contact with five. Most I have seen at various intervals throughout their lifetime. Therefore in common with many breeders who have never seen any dog bred by them show the symptoms being described as CM/SM. I find it impossible to comprehend that our breed is “riddled” with this condition."

 

JUDGE FOR YOURSELF

 

 There are a limited number of places still available....so please, if you are interested, get in touch with Ian or Lorraine as soon as possible. Even if judging is not something you are interested in, this is still worth attending purely for the informative talk in the morning. 

 

 SMILES IN SWEDEN

Widar Candika is very proud of Swedish Champion Campanards Dream Rose who went Best of Breed at the Swedish CKCS Club show in Sollentuna on 18th February 2012. Seen here with judge Markus Kirschbaum (Bonitos Companeros). She was bred by Widar and Britt-Louise Candika and owned by A Renberg

 

UK TOP CAVALIERS OVER

THE LAST 11 YEARS

Mario Grozdanic lives in Zagreb, Croatia. He is 42 years old and works as a category manager in a soft drinks company. He writes "The past two years I have been reading the website www.cavaliers.co.uk  (show results, show photos, award tables, Chatterbox,Cavalier Chat ...) and got very useful information. In February 2010 I bought a blenheim puppy bitch and went to some dog shows and at the end of last year I founded my Vitteo CKCS kennel and raised my first litter. At the beginning of 2012, I decided to "go public" and created a Facebook profile, joined a Croatian CKCS forum and Cavalier chat. At work I processed lots of data and created a table covering the years 2001 -2011 and hope that the data could be of interest to many UK CKCS owners.

 Mario used the points tables on cavaliers.co.uk, over the last eleven years, to construct a new database showing the cumulative figures for dogs placed at UK Champ shows during that period. It makes interesting reading and shows the dogs which are consistent winners over several years and how they compare. Here is the link.

  http://cavaliers.co.uk/UK%20top%20CKCS%202001_2011.pdf

 

 NORWAY'S BEST

Top Cavalier for 2011. "Carmen" Norwegian Ch Magic Charm's Shine A Light who is by Bonitos Companeros Locomotion

 

Top Cavalier Dog  - Magic Charm's Dixon by Norw Ch Bonitos Companeros Hamlet

They share the same mother, Norwegian Ch Magic Charm's Royal Love, who was Top Cavalier in 2010 and were both bred and owned by Unni Lima Olsen

 

CAVALIERS V ROUNDHEADS

Visitors were invited to take their pets along to the National Trust run estate on Sunday for the second annual Wallington Woofs event in Northumberland. There was a variety of classes, from waggiest tail to cutest puppy and saddest eyes to owner lookalike. And dogs could go walkies at Wallington in a guided trail. The event also included agility demonstrations and the chance to try out agility tests, as well as an opportunity to meet RSPCA rescue dogs in need of a new home, or get your dog micro-chipped.

One of the highlights of the day was provided by members of the Cleverpawz Canine Team Challenge Club, who staged a unique take on the English Civil War, with Roundhead Pugs taking on Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in an agility knockout contest.

 

 

SOLVE THE PUZZLE

 

......some Cavalier jigsaws

 

 

 

 

NEW BELGIAN CHAMPION

French & International Champion Esley Mc Gregor des Cavaliers de Corence has added a Belgium Champion Title to his list of achievements after having gained his last CAC at Gent's CACIB on February 26th 2012 under Belgian judge Diane Degryse. He also won under Bill Moffat (GB) in Kortrijk 2010, Alix Jauffret (FR) in Nivelles 2011, Harry O'Donoghue (IRL) in Mouscron 2012. He now has the 4 tickets required. Esley is owned by Karine Courtin and bred by Sandrine Camer.
The cherry on the cake came the day before in Paris, at the famous "Concours General Agricole" inside the "Salon International de l'Agriculture" where Esley took the first place in the FCI's Groupe 9 "Best Male CAC from the 2011's French Club Shows."

Thanks to Fréderic Lhonoré for this photo.

 

WEST OF ENGLAND CKCS CLUB

Gladys Baillie (Fyrnrose) and Valerie Harvey (Rivermoor) were the appointed DOG AND BITCH judges and their choices for the top awards were Sorata Don Vito (Dog CC & BIS) and Ch Verheyen Laura (Bitch CC). The Reserves were Bevelmount Montecarlo at Simanbeck & Montcolly Dottie Harana. Cinderaic Seduction took Best Puppy and Ch Pascavale Crystal won Best Veteran. "Don Vito", ably shown by Margaret Barret, was bred and owned by Joan Pagan who was away on holiday in Egypt. She was delighted to get the news. Unusual that both Margaret and Mary Cunningham, who owns "Laura", live in Portsmouth.  

11.5 years young black/tan "Bruno" (Janthows Trulli Frentzen with Cridensa) who won the £20 Special for the oldest Cavalier exhibited on the day. He is owned by Denise Blackie and Chris Knapp and the award was kindly donated by Tracey Wallace for the Cavalier Chat Forum

 

 

 .......A SHORTER CHATTERBOX THIS WEEK AS CRUFTS IS LOOMING! SEE U NEXT WEEK.

5th March 2012

DOWN UNDER

 

 

HARRY IS BIG DOWN UNDER

Aus Ch.Toraylac Masterpiece, owned by Lyndy Morris and Paul Nichols, gained his Champion crown on 11^th February 2012. Bred in the UK by Caroline Ackroyd-Gibson, "Harry" is litter brother to Toraylac Perfect Passion.

BARNABY BLAZES THE WAY

Barnaby was bred by Kay Finlay, the Secretary of the Northern Ireland CKCS Club and since the article above appeared in the press in 2010, he has become the first dog to be accredited and accepted into the scheme organised by Assistance Dogs Northern Ireland.

 
 

GOODNIGHT, POPPY

Some very sad news from Andy Shone (Cobalatino) "Our beautiful Poppy Ch Korraines Atlantica finally lost her 4 year battle with cancer yesterday. Poppy was such a special little girl as she brought Maxine (Pamedna) and me together and was every inch a lady up to the day she died.  She was 12 ½ years old and up to 2 weeks ago still ran up the stairs to bed (2 steps at a time). Poppy was my dog of a lifetime and I am so grateful that Lorraine Crozier allowed me the chance to spend so much time in the presence of this wonderful little girl, who will leave such a huge void in our lives. Unfortunately, I had to make the decision to ease her onto the road to the rainbow bridge, but she is at peace now. No doubt she will be munching on sponge fingers and chasing butterflies. It will be 10 years in March that I brought Poppy to Maxine's Ch. Pamedna Fan-TC for a romantic liaison.  Five weeks later I had moved in with Maxine, lock stock and dogs… and the rest is as they say history…  So Poppy was a true match-maker.  This picture was taken only a few weeks ago." 

 

I remember Poppy with fondness and chance brought us together. Gordon was judging dogs at the Welsh KC in 2002 and Michael Boothroyd had to withdraw at the last minute through illness. I was asked to be his replacement and judge the bitches. My CC winner was Poppy winning her first CC on the day. Her second CC came from Ruth Mochrie at East of England the following year and her third and crowning CC under Tom Mather at Leeds. She also took a fourth CC and BOB under James McQuaid at Bournemouth.  Sired by Ch. Sanickro Made by Magic x Korraines Nautical Nancy...... our thoughts go to Andy and Maxine at this sad time. 

 

WHAT YOU LOOKING AT!

Joann Bronowicka sends us this cute photo of Max who is 3 years old meeting Angelo who is 3 weeks old!

Chris Knight writes with sad news "I am sorry to report that my mentor

 and long time friend Wendy Wightman, Chasmin Cavaliers, died yesterday in hospital.

 

Many who lived in the South of England will recall Wendy who was active and successful in the show ring in the 80/90s.

I understand that Wendy's funeral will be on March 9th at New Southgate Crematorium at 12.45pm. There will be a gathering afterwards and the venue has yet to be confirmed.
  

 

  

 

 

EVERGREEN  HOLLY

Ch. Canalview Lady Holly of CastleMyst recently celebrated her 15th birthday. Devoted owner Dave Wagner who lives in North Carolina writes "My silly girl still thinks she is a puppy jumping up on the bed at night and running around chasing birds! She was the second Cavalier we ever owned and the first that was truly mine. Holly's parents are Am/Can CH Hilarny Larkin' About and Chanctonbury Bye Bye Birdie.
She keeps telling me to take her out to a show, she loved to show, but I think with her lack of restraint she might just give herself a heart attack when she gets excited and jumping all around barking!"    Many Happy Returns of the Day, Holly

BE PREPARED

Don't fall foul of the new KC Rule which requires exhibitors to display ID on each cage/carrier at all times (preferably to include their ring number)

Ellie Mordecai (Millhill) at www.paw-print.org.uk

has come up with a novel idea...... re-usable cage numbers. You are not allowed to use the exhibit/bench card provided by the Show Society.

 You can order just the one, or more if you have several dogs. They can be plain or personalised. The choice is yours.

Simple to use. When you get to the show just lift up the protective cover, write your ring number and an emergency contact number (unless you have chosen to have your emergency number permanently printed on your Cage Card) on the card using the board pen provided then put cover back down. When you need to use it again at the next show, it is just a matter of wiping off the number. SIMPLES! Can be used time after time. It comes with clips for attaching to your cage and a pen.  

Basic
Basic design is a box, printed with the words -  Exhibit Number & Emergency Contact
Black	£2.50
Black + affix	£3.00
Colour + affix	£3.50

Personalised Colour
Included on the card, as standard, is your affix and your contact details ie telephone, email or website. In addition, you can add any other personal graphics you wish. All bespoke cage cards are designed by our Award Winning Yearbook designer.
1st Cage Card Basic + Personal Design	£3.00 + £5.00 = £8.00
2nd & subsequent cards	£4.50 Each
Once your personal design has been created, it will be stored in our records for subsequent cage cards ordered by you

Full details can be had from Ellie by emailing info@paw-print.org.uk

LUCKY LUCY

Lucy Koster (HARANA) had a super day at the Three Counties Peke and Cavalier show where  German judge, Tanja Schumann (Chateau Noblesse) awarded her BEST DOG and BEST BITCH. Pictured above are Best Veteran - Timsar Master of Ceremonies, Judge and Best Dog - Harana Alfie Boe, Best Bitch & Best In Show - Montcolly Dottie Harana, Best Puppy - Jalesto Starmaker

LUCKY NUMBERS

Cissie, the Cavalier in this TV advert promoting the New Zealand Lottery, belongs to Jan Eatock in New Zealand. She is CH Darilance Vera Krupp (NZ CH Merseyport Carter Of Darilance (Aust) out of NZ CH Darilance Crystal Crackle)

http://social.mylotto.co.nz/LottoRestaurant/

 

NEW INTERNATIONAL

CHAMPION

Ch Bonitos Companeros Halli Galli is now an International Champion having gained his final win at the Danish KC Show in Fredericia on February 12th 2012, under Joakim Ohlsson (Hackensack) from Sweden. He is owned by Nicola Morrison in Denmark and is co owned with his breeders, Markus Kirschbaum and Klaus Vorderstrasse. 

HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY

 

                                                                  Katie and Belinda

Katie Eldred was 95 years old on 22nd February 2012 and if her name is not familiar to the more recent Cavalier-ites, please let me tell you a little about this grand old lady. She owned Belinda of Saxham who at 7 years old won the Bitch Challenge Certificate and Best in Show at the first Cavalier KCS Club Specialty in 1946 at Stratford Upon Avon under Mrs Jennings of the Plantation affix. Dog CC was the young Daywell Roger. Katie was also Secretary of the Club during 1944/45 towards the end of the Second World War.  Now living in Britsh Columbia in Canada, we wish Katie "Many Happy Returns".

Ray Waddington (Spindlepoint) has been
in hospital but is   recovering    well. We wish him all the best and hope  he is back with us in the ring,  real soon! 
  

 
 


   

 

Pam Craig (Aldachell) is taking bookings for Top Barn in August. The camping field and facilities are available from Sunday 5th until Monday 20th August 2012. Can you please get in touch with Pam and let her know when you will be arriving and if an electrical hookup is required. This annual camping-fest is becoming more and more popular with Cavaliers and their owners who enjoy a doggy holiday in their caravans, motorhomes and tents. The shows taking place during the above dates are Paignton - Wednesday 8th August, Bournemouth, Sunday 12th August, Welsh Kennel Club, Friday 17th August, Cavalier Club Open (at Top Barn)- Sunday, 19th August.

There is also, on site, a "friendly" match between Papillons and Cavaliers, a game of Rounders and a Stewarding seminar on Saturday 18th. You can relax and chill with your dogs after a walk over the fields, have a glass of wine, enjoy the chat around the site or if you feel inclined participate in the quiz nights, bingo, karaoke and other entertainment. Lots of laughs, for young and old, are guaranteed if you join the "trailer trash" as they have become affectionately known! It really is a lot of fun for both dogs and their humans.

The TOP BARN website can be viewed on  http://www.topbarn.co.uk/ 

26th FEBRUARY 2012

SCOTTISH HOME COOKING AND BAKING WINS THE DAY

The Scottish Cavalier Club held it's Open show at Alva on 18th February 2012 with Ruta Towse (Miletree) judging the entry of 110. The atmosphere at  the Scottish shows is always buoyant and this one was no exception. Nice to see Joan Twigg from Maryland who was over in the UK visiting George and Morag Donaldson (Linvid) and was able to join with us all in congratulating Margaret Workman (Costara) who celebrated her 90th birthday recently. A special cake was produced for the occasion and we all sampled it! The home made refreshments were most welcome with bacon butties when we arrived and then for lunch, Shepherd's Pie and Macaroni Cheese at only £1! Then Meringues and Cream and other tasty morsels for afternoon tea added to the ever expanding waistline.

Of Historical interest is the nearby Robert the Bruce statue at Stirling looking over towards the Wallace (Braveheart for movie buffs) Monument and the Ochil Hills. The venue at Alva has to be one of the prettiest settings for a dog show.

Back to judging. Bill Moffat's Maibee McVitie took the biscuit by winning Best Dog and BEST IN SHOW but managed to leave some crumbs for the rest of us! Reserve Best Dog and Reserve Best in show was the Minor Puppy Dog, Craigowl Out of the Blue who automatically took Best Puppy in Show. Best Bitch was another Maibee, this time Maibee Softly Shimmer with Bonitos Companeros Unbelievable at Craigowl taking Reserve Best Bitch. Ted Rogerson's Black/Tan, Rabymar Paper Moon won Best Puppy Bitch. Toscam Monte Lucia aged 9 was the Veteran winner and Elspeth Glen and her 14 year old Sandbrae Atomic Blue won the Vintage class for Cavaliers 10 years and older. Here are some photos from the show.

MAIBEE MCVITIE

                                             MCVITIE

CRAIGOWL OUT OF THE BLUE

MAIBEE SOFTLY SHIMMER

 

BONITOS COMPANEROS UNBELIEVABLE AT CRAIGOWL

RABYMAR PAPER MOON

TOSCAM MONTE LUCIA

SANDBRAE ATOMIC BLUE

Lorraine Gillhespy with McVitie and Out of the Blue

Ian and Anne Gibb-Stuart

and Linda Halbert

 

Joan Twigg and Margaret Workman

Bill Moffat's grandaughter Gracie

Bill Moffat and George Donaldson

Iris Soutar

Judge deliberates

Ted Rogerson and Peter Towse

John Gaskell

Ruta Towse and Christine Groundwater

Brian Cochrane - master chef

Pucker up! George and Dave Smith.....CAPTIONS WELCOME!!

Dick Morrison (we now know who wears the trousers in the Morrison household)

Elspeth Glen

Angela Bates wears one of her many "hats"

Mum! Debbie's boy "Mile High"

Janice Spark

Margaret Workman aged 90!

..and winning her class

Anne Ferguson and C White

Kirstie McFarlane and Bill Moffat

and to finish.......

who has the best moustache??

or.......

26th FEBRUARY 2012

THERES ONLY ONE.....

THERE'S ONLY ONE

WESTMINSTER

 
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, first held in 1877, is the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the USA, second only to the Kentucky Derby. This year was the 136th show and took place over 2 days, 13/14 February 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York city. Because of space  the entry is limited to 2,000 dogs. There were 25 Cavaliers entered for judge Keke Kahn and her top winner was

 

 GCH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles for BEST OF BREED. He is a 4 year old blenheim owned, bred and handled by Patrick Kelly (and wife Tamara) out of Ch Peakdowns Karina by Ch Sheeba Discover Marco Polo. Definitely a lucky show for "Miles" as he was top dog last year also.

 

GCH Mingchen Canadian Girl, bred by Louise Pearce in Canada was Best Opposite sex for owner Susan Thompson. Another 4 year old blenheim who was sired by Ch Covington Paydirt ex Ch Maryne Paper Moon.

Awards of Merit were given to 3 dogs - GCH Miletree Northern Star, GCH Bekenhall Blue Suede Shoes and GCH Sheeba Mark Twain

 Here is a link to highlights of the Cavalier judging. It lasts about 19 minutes.

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/videos/#/Breed%20Judging/2012/Toy/vid:17885917  

 

Andrew Mueller aged 10, competed with his Cavalier 'Stella' in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries.

 

 WAGS

A dog lover who took voluntary redundancy from her public-sector job says she has never looked back since starting a business with her two daughters. Susan Joicey took the plunge after 12 years as an administrator in the pensions service and has opened up WAGS (Wash and Groom Salon) for dogs in Monkseaton, North Tyneside, with her daughters Laura, 26 and Kayleigh, 25. “I was really worried about taking voluntary redundancy as I enjoyed the work I was doing, but knew my job wasn’t safe. But now that WAGS is up and running I wouldn’t go back to working for someone else. Being my own boss is so rewarding, even if it is very hard work.”

The family hit on the dog grooming salon idea because they regularly took their own Cavaliers to similar parlours.

“Kayleigh and Laura were keen to leave their office jobs and work in dog grooming,” said Mrs Joicey. Investing my redundancy pay into my daughters’ future is exactly what I wanted to do. It funded them through a diploma in dog grooming at Lincoln Agricultural College so they are now fully qualified groomers, doing a job they love and are a key part of a business that they can grow."

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

Elsa Marie Kitching (Ixion) from Wiltshire sends this portrait, painted in 1612, of one of her ancestors, King Christian IV of Norway and Denmark, his first wife Anne-Catherine of Brandenburg, their son and the family pet.   

Elsa writes "I am assuming Christian's sister, Queen Anne-Marie, wife of King James 1st gave this little Blenheim as a present to her brother when on a visit to Denmark which just goes to prove that fancies pass from generation to generation. Don't be too impressed by my paternal ancestry. Christian had 7 children by his first wife, twelve by his second and two more by his mistress, who was the maid of Wife The Second ! So probably most of Scandanavia is descended from him, including  Sandy Tostvig!"

POINTS MEAN PRIZES

Marisa Colavecchia-Fish had a good 2011 with Carolus Lidia Sh Cm who won DOG OF THE YEAR at the Trent Toy and All Breeds Training Club.

 

 

Takashi Matsumoto was hoping to make it over for the CKCS Club show this year but, due to work commitments, he has had to cancel his trip. He has a new email address and can be contacted on

takashi@uk.so-net.jp 

 

 

 

BRIGHTENING UP THE DAY

Sharon Spevock and her Cavalier, Pebbles are a certified pet therapy team. Sitting on a pink polka blanket with pink bows tied around her ears, Pebbles, brightens up the day of a patient at the Arbors nursing home. “I always had a dog,” said Max and motioned to a photo near his bed. That’s my Murphy. He lived to be 17.”

 

 

 

 

 IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT THE

HUMBERSIDE......

Steve Watts (Jamesbonny) judged the Humberside Club Open show on 5th February 2102 which was unfortunately badly hit by the atrocious wintry weather that was sweeping much of the country. Many of the exhibitors were unable to make the journey because of the snow and treacherous road conditions. This would have been disappointing for the judge, the committee and of course the exhibitors and their dogs who had looked forward to the show. 30 Cavaliers and their owners braved the elements and the main winners were Toraylac Perfect Passion for Best Bitch & Best in Show. Garlouchi Just Magic of Charnavale took Best Dog. Tasset  Mary was Best Puppy in Show and Belvelmont Red Focus was awarded Reserve Best in Show

BEST DOG       &          BEST BITCH

RBIS, BIS, JUDGE, BPIS, BOS, BPD

Secretary Linda Flynn  writes “A big thank you from the Humberside Cavalier Club Committee to those exhibitors who braved the arduous trek in the treacherous weather conditions which enabled us to still hold the show and staying for the AGM afterwards. To show our appreciation lunch and all refreshments were free. Although the number of dogs and exhibitors was depleted there were still some lovely dogs for our judge Stephen Watts (Jamesbonny) to make his choice, and it was a great atmosphere”.

 

...and another success for a Humberside exhibit....

 

 

Khatibi Ready Teddy Go To Beaconsfylde gained his final Points for his Show Certificate Of Merit recently and his winning streak continued when he also took Reserve Best Dog at the Humberside Open show.

 

 

Humberside Club Points Trophies 2011

  

  Charwelton Angelic Star at Callyspride won the Salver for Best Bitch  to the delight of owners Louise Callaghan and Lee Todd.

Alison Walker and won the Best Dog Salver with Korolevsky Iosef

and Roxanne Hobb's Beaconsfylde Just Lucy (below)
won the Trophy for Best Puppy

 

 

GONE TO THE DOGS

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. Barkfest was a brunch held at Bonhams, New York, over the Westminster show weekend. This served as a preview for the art sale "Dogs in Show & Field". Potential art buyers were encouraged to bring their dogs to not only see portraits of dogs on the wall, but also meet others of their species. The event benefited the American Kennel Club Humane Fund. One lot was PUPPIES IN A BASKET  by James W Brook.   Estimate was $1,200 - 1,800. 

  

 

CAT'S GOT YOUR TONGUE

 

  

Siv Jendresen is Norwegian but lives in Montana and has sent a photo of Percy, (Nordictouch Xavier) a dog she bred.  His family in Missouri rescued a mom and 3 kittens who were going to be outside cats but after being neutered and vacinated it was discovered that one of the kittens was blind. "Ziggy"  is now living inside and Percy has obviously taken to him and looks after him, like a big brother.

YOUTH AT CRUFTS

Rose Jenkins has two Cavaliers from Katherine and Ming Li, Avalcier Sam and Avalcier Jasper who will be competing and performing/demonstrating at Crufts this year. Sam is in the YKC Freestyle final on Saturday afternoon and  Rose, Sam and Jasper are also part of the Dog Activities Team. Look out for them if you are anywhere in the vicinity of the main arena over the weekend

EXHIBITION

The Morgan Library in New York is exhibiting a collection of works from 2nd March to 20th May illustrating how history's greatest artists, writers and musicians were inspired by animals. The exhibition is called "In The Company of Animals," and shows animals as symbols, teachers, scientific subjects, and as man's best friend. The collection contains the satanic snake in Albrecht Durer's "Adam and Eve" with T.S. Elliot's "Practical Cats," David Hockney's sketches of his puppies with illustrations of Winnie the Pooh. The pieces represent vastly different worlds, yet the tenderness toward animals is tangible throughout the disparate works

 The exhibition is supported by Tina Santi Flaherty seen above, in honour of her two faithful companions Jackie, a Labrador retriever and Scarlett her Cavalier. 

THE DOGGY PADDLE

A commercial photographer first started shooting dogs underwater about 18 months ago when he was asked to do a portrait of a Cavalier who wouldn't stay out of his owner's pool. The near weightless conditions, coupled with the drag of the water, do odd things to a dog. Lips go flying. Fur and ears lie flat. Eyelids are peeled back. Most of all, they reveal the intense determination that dogs bring to having fun.

TOM'S TRIP!

Tom Boardman (Volney) is in hospital in the UK and feeling rather low.  

Whilst on a world cruise on the Queen Mary 11, Tom managed to fall and injure his ankle on a stop in South Africa. Complications developed and their trip was curtailed when Tom (and Joyce) had to be flown home. A card from his Cavalier friends sent to their home "Pelham". Priory Road. Sunningdale. Berkshire. SL5 9RH, would certainly help to cheer him up. Get well soon, Tom. The shows aren't the same without you.

Joyce was pleasantly surprised to find that one of the Cruise Entertainers, Antony Stuart Lloyd, was someone she had met through the Cavaliers! Antony is the son of Rita Lloyd who breeds the Cwmhaf Charlies in Wales. I think I am right in saying that Rita has three talented sons all with great vocal skills. I recall how one wowed the exhibitors some years ago when he opened the South and West Wales Cavalier show with the Welsh National Anthem. What a voice!   

As they say, it's a small world

GOOD TIMES IN GENK

I visited a Belgian dog show in Genk when I was over in Germany for a few days and it was nice catching up with some of the Belgian breeders who had entered. The entry of 10 Cavaliers was small for Belgian judge Monique Von Brempt who is very well known on the European circuit.

UK CH Miletree Constellation who is visiting Germany for a while, won BEST OF BREED for Klaus Vorderstrasse and I am sure, his owners at home, Peter and Ruta Towse were delighted with the news.

  Ivory of Maesllyn took BEST BITCH for Arnold Jacques   

 

Iumbo extreme de la Forge and Glenn du Clos de Larpege

 

Spring Berry of an Excellent Choise

  

Indaani Always Shining Star

Jewelstar of Lyla's Dream

RINGSIDE

Ruth Mochrie was happy to see her Downsbank Cherry Companera go BEST OF BREED in the King Charles

 DOWNSBANK CHERRY COMPANERA

 

19TH FEBRUARY 2012

90 YEARS YOUNG AND GOING STRONG...

 

 

A VERY HAPPY

BIRTHDAY TO

MARGARET

 

 Margaret Workman (Costara Cavaliers)  reached the grand age of 90 today and we take this opportunity to wish her Many Happy Returns.  

Margaret is the author of The World of Dogs Book - THE CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.....and a picture from the archives!

 

 

 BATHING BELLE

 

 
 Nelli pictured above is owned by Kati Holm who lives in Finland and is the oldest of her three Cavaliers. She is officially registered as Crawford Royal Chastity and is now 4 years old.This photo was taken at the family's summer cottage near Tampere. Nelli loves frisbees and I am told would jump over the moon in pursuit of one! She is seen here jumping into the lake with the photographer also in the lake.

The Cavalier KCS Club are running a breed specific seminar, with limited availability, (to be run in line with KC Guidelines) on 7 October 2012 at Berkswell Reading Room, Berkswell, Solihull. West Mindlands. The cost for the seminar will be £30.  If you wish to book a place, please email  secretary@thecavalierclub.co.uk giving a brief overview of your judging experience to date.

 

 

 HOW "ART" THOU?

DOGGY WHO DUNNIT

If you like crime fiction you might want to give THE BLACK MARBLE by Joseph Wambaugh a read. The plot surrounds dog shows where the main criminal is a very experienced show dog handler but a complete rooky at crime.  He’s driven by desperation and finds that his only luck is bad luck and his only smart choice is to commit a crime in the area in which he has the most expertise, dog shows. In the book you get a chance to see what’s involved from the inside of a high profile dog show.

 

 

 

 

ESTONIA ROLL OF HONOUR

Reelika Reinomägi writes from Estonia - "Chatterbox is quite popular here and you have a lot of fans. The Estonian Cavalier Club just announced the results of the Cavalier of the Year 2011 competition which was won by Ch Angel's Pride Harrisson owned by Reelika Reinomägi of Dingir-ra Kennel and Heli Järvet of Helandros kennel. He just celebrated his 2nd Birthday in December and has a string of titles including Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian and Baltic Junior Champion

Top Winning Bitch 2011 and also Best Estonian Bred Cavalier was the black and tan girl, multi titled, Ch Helandros Queen Of The Night, owned by Heli Järvet and Jaanika Kraus. 

Puppy of the Year, was Heli Järvet's tricolour, Helandros Wizard Of Love, who is just 15 months old and has taken major wins throughout the whole year.

Veteran of the Year was awarded to Royal Fantasy The King Of Riverdance owned by Urve Tipp.  "Dandy" is still in very good form at the age of 8 years.

Breeder of the Year 2011 was Heli Järvet and kennel Helandros.  

 

 

LET SLEEPING DOGS SPY

Meet "Bandit" who is a 3 year old Cavalier owned by Guillaume Grange, an animal trainer who works for Birds and Animals UK. Bandit is one clever Cavalier who recenty had a part in the 2011 movie Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy, featuring Gary Oldman, and played the part of George Smiley's dog. He was bred by in Wisbech in Cambridgeshire by L Morgan and his father is Hearthfriend Haute Couture and mother Kyshall Effie. Guillaume who has also trained owls for the Harry Potter films appeared with Bandit on the Alan Titchmarsh TV show on 24 January 2012.

  

 

 

NICE WIN FOR CAVALIER IN SLOVAKIA

Ingrid Mikulášová breeds Cavaliers in Slovakia and writes "I am very happy and proud that I can write you - Monaco Sevi Biely Demon, a dog I bred, won Group 9 at a big International show in Trencin.

He is owned by Maja Kasanova and  won the CAC, CACIB, BOB under judge Viera Stloukalova from Slovakia and Group 9 under Mrs Zdenka Jilkova from the Czech Republic 
  

 

.................are the best

VINTAGE LACE(Y)

Wyndcrest Victorian Lace, owned by Jean Yokley (LADYBROOK) in Tucson Arizona, celebrated her 14^th Birthday on 2nd February 2012. She is heart clear at this wonderful age and we thought you might like to see Lacy's pedigree. The mother of Ravenrush Xacta was Craigowl Prudence of Ravenrush who was over 16 when she died. She also has a black/tan son, Ladybrook Paddy’s Irish Wisky, who is 11 years old and has a clear heart also.

Sire Ch. Wyndcrest Apollo	Sire Ch Ravenrush Gillespie	Sire Ch Ravenrush Tartan
		Dam Ravenrush Xacta
	Dam Ch Wyndcrest Miss Katherine at Starlight	Sire Ch & Can. Ch Rocky Raccoon of Wyndcrest
		Dam
Dam Wyndcrest Miss Magi May	Sire Volney Razzmatazz of Hazelford	Sire Hillyacres Cotton On To Keyingham
		Dam Volney Skylark
	Dam Crystaldawn Kimber of Wyndcrest	Sire Eng Ch Hilarny The Don
		Dam Little Lady Luck at Crystaldawn

 

and some more pretty girls......

MAGGIE AND MOLLY

above is Elfking Ada Margery, aka Maggie, who was born on 30th November 1997 and so has turned 14 years, She is by Ch Elfking Abracadabra X Drumhaye Sail Away (Imp UK) ) and below she is seen with her tri half sister, Elfking Sailors Moll by Choya Stars & Strips (imp UK) X Drumhaye Sail Away (Imp UK) who was born 8th June 1998 will be 14 this summer. Their owner Lind Stepto has CAVCAPER Cavaliers in New South Wales and comments "Unfortunately they have both been clipped for the summer which is more comfortable for the oldies in our heat and humidity."

They look grand, Linda!

 

 

 

TOTAL FABRICATION

   

 

 THE NORTHERN CAVALIER CLUB 

Vanessa Cox (Pettipaws) who has English Toy Terriers, judged the Northern Open show on 29th January 2012 at Leeds and h er main winners were  Khatibi Lemon Ada JW for BEST IN SHOW. Ricksbury Royal Companion JW took RESERVE BEST IN SHOW and Crimbledale Valantine Girl at Faircharm went BEST PUPPY. Ricksbury Royal Astronomer won BEST DOG and BEST VETERAN at 7, was Spindlepoint Nelson of Jadechar ShCM with Ch Ricksbury Royal Embrace, now over 10 years old, getting the award for BEST VINTAGE

 BEST IN SHOW

Best Bitch, Reserve Best Bitch, Best Puppy Bitch

Best Dog

Reserve Best Dog

Best Puppy in Show

Best Veteran

 Best Vintage.

THE PASSING OF POLLY- WELL

INTO  HER 17TH YEAR

 

From Lyndsey Gow "You quite often feature old Cavaliers on Chatterbox and I thought you might be interested to know that my Polly (Paulian Royal Union) lived to 16 and a half. Bred by Pauline and Ian Sidgwick she came to me at 8 weeks and was a great dog, and a real character. She was very healthy up until about a month ago, still the leader of the pack, regularly coming on walks and reminding me when it was food time. Although she had a heart murmur she didn't need any medication. However a recent blood test showed that her kidneys were failing and when she went off her food (Polly had a very good appetite) I knew the time had come and she was put to sleep.  I had been in touch previously with Brendan Corcoran at the Small Animal Hospital in Edinburgh and agreed that her heart could go towards his research.   

She wasn't shown much but was a brilliant and devoted mother having 3 litters with 7 puppies each time. Her last puppy was my Darcy (Lyncraeg Daydream) who had a very successful show career and there are quite a few dogs being shown successfully now who go back to Polly who was born on 17th June 1995 and was by Ch Lymrey Royal Reflection at Ricksbury out of Paulian Clover Leaf both of whom came from long lived lines. I have noticed quite a few particularly long living dogs sired by Royal Reflection and I know his mother, Top of the Pops lived to a good age. It is nice in these days when there is so much talk about Cavaliers having health problems to know that there are actually quite a few healthy long lived ones around."

I recall Polly, Lyndsey. I travelled with her on one occasion and she had plenty to say!

5th february 2012

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

.

    
   "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

 

THAT'S ALL FOLKS

 

 THE ROYALS' LOVE OF  DOGS

 

 Marie Antoinette was born in Vienna, Austria on November 2, 1755. She was the 15th child of Austrian Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I. At the age of 15, she married the Crown Prince of France in order to strengthen the French monarchy's ties to Austria. In 1774, The Crown Prince of France became King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette became the Queen of France. In 1792, the French royal family were charged with treason, ending the monarchy in France. In 1793 both Louis and Marie Antoinette were charged with treason, sentenced to death and guillotined.

Marie Antoinette’s love of dogs can be traced to her childhood in the Hapsburg Court in Vienna

Marie Antoinette’s mother, Empress Maria Theresia von Hapsburg, is surrounded by 11 of her 13 children in 1754/55.

 

Marie Antoinette’s mother was so fond of dogs that she had a favourite Spaniel preserved for eternity. If you find yourself in Austria, the dog which appears to be a Phalene is on display at the Vienna Natural History Museum  

One of the most captivating rooms of her private apartment in the Chateau de Versailles  is the Cabinet de la Meridienne, and a special feature is an arm chair especially created for Marie Antoinette

  

George Jacob, a famed cabinet maker, was sent to Versailles to sketch the Queen’s favourite dog so the animal’s likeness could be carved into the top of each arm on the chair.  

 

 

This poignant Sevres model of Marie Antoinette's favourite dog was found in her room at the Tuileries in Paris after she was taken away to prison, and eventual execution.

 

EUKANUNBA INVITATIONAL

The event, held Annually in December in Orlando, Florida is one of the most highly competitive and exciting events in the USA canine world. Every year, nearly 3,000 competitors from all 50 states and more than 70 countries vie for Best in Show honours and a total of $225,000 at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.

Each year the show represents the culmination of a year of competition in three AKC sports: Conformation, Obedience and Agility.

One of the most exciting attractions is the AKC Meet the Breeds with over 150 AKC breeds on display for the public to meet and speak with breed experts. The AKC Demonstration ring features fun, educational and exciting demonstrations such as herding with live ducks, agility, obedience and seeing-eye dogs.

RESULTS

It was a successful event for our Breed in 2011 with good results in Breed, Agility and Best Booth Competition. 

 

From the 44 Cavaliers entered GCH CH WE-SYNG ROYAL ETIQUETTE (below) went BEST OF BREED under judge Liz Cartledge. He is a 3 year old blenheim by Ch Wye Claddagh's Eamon To Please out of We- Syng Social Etiquette.He was bred by Nanette Wright and Pam Moesinger and is owned by Nanette and Gayle Reardon. At the show he was handled by Laura King

BEST OPPOSITE was CH Angel's Pride Gentle Maid owned by Debbie Uren and Johann & Roxanne Emedi.

 

The Mid Florida Cavalier Club did us proud by winning the Best Booth in the Toy Group,

 

 Judie Posner, Kim Bartholomew, CJ Casner

Tina Schuler,(Tikka) Renee Wise, Judie Posner (Fred)

 

....and in Agility

Pictured below is MACH4 Covington Cashmere, C-RA who is a 4 year old Blenheim girl owned by Nancy Latthitham of Ventura, California and bred by Heidi Mohn of the well-known Covington Cavaliers.  “Cassie” has been the Top Cavalier in AKC Agility for 2010 and 2011 and was also the top qualifier among the five Cavaliers invited to the Eukanuba Invitational last weekend.  What a weekend they had! "Cassie" won the medallion for the Top Cavalier and represented the breed so well in the finals by finishing 2^nd (All breeds) in the 8” jump height—the highest finish ever by a Cavalier at the Eukanuba Invitational, and in addition she was placed 4th Toy in the preliminary rounds and 2nd Toy in the finals.

 

 

 

 Mmmmmm.......Marzipan

 

by LENA

 

TOP DOGS

On 13th November at Nivelles in Belgium, Le Club Belge de Cavalier KC Spaniel held their 7th Specialty show with Alex Jauffret from France judging the 101 Cavaliers entered. 

BEST OF BREED went to Guillaume Tytgat's tricolour, Ch Carham Beau Gosse and BEST OPPOSITE was Matilde Legois' blenheim, Fursy du Manoir de Bouneray

 

 STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY

   

Pairs of "Royal Children and Spaniels"  come with white, cobalt blue and, the rarest, pink bases. 

 

DOUBLE BILL 

November in York, Pennsylvania will always seem pretty special to Ricky Perkins and Mimi Hodges. It was there that homebred litter mates Mimric Monogram and Mimric Marilyn Monroe not only took Best in Show over the weekend at the Cavaliers of the North East and Cavaliers of the South shows but these wins also gave them their Champion titles.  Definitely a sibling case of "anything you can do, I can do as well!". "Monogram" won under judge Pam Burkley (Saintbrides) and "Marilyn Monroe" won under Sandra Ireland (Charnell). The special litter was born on 12 February 2010, by Ch & UK Ch Pascavale Jamie out of Ch Mimric Moonstone. Apples are said not to fall far from the trees and in this case it is true. This breeding represents the third generation of Mimric Champions.

 

 

GOOD MEDICINE

Recently students in an American college took time out of their hectic finals schedule to spend time in their Student Center  with certified therapy dogs Many were feeling stressed and the dogs provided a welcome mental break.

One of the students said she lives on campus and misses her black lab back home. She spent a couple of hours with the therapy dogs to de-stress from studying for four finals. "I was really stressed after the math test I took this morning" and added that the dogs let her escape from her worries for awhile. 

Riley, a three-year-old Cavalier, was one of the many dogs on hand to help students relax during exam week.

 

 

 

This is the second year Caldwell College invited therapy dogs and their owners to visit the school during finals week. "It's really a very happy event for students," Davenport said. "The tension durings finals is palpable but when they come in here, smiles immediately appear."

  

CKCS CLUB 

 points trophy winners 2010

  

TOP CAVALIER -  CH LORANKAS SHERRIE BABY

 

 

BEST STUD DOG - MAIBEE MONTROSE

 

  

BEST BROOD BITCH - MAIBEE DISENCHANTED

  

BEST BLENHEIM - CH MAIBEE MAKE BELIEVE

  

BEST BLACK/TAN - BRIGODEE TYGER TYGER

  

BEST RUBY DOG - SORATA DON VITO

 

  

BEST TRICOLOUR  - CH LORANKAS SHERRIE BABY

  

 TOP PUPPY DOG - JORDANIC TOUCH THE SKY AT LORANKA

 

 TOP PUPPY BITCH - TORAYLAC PERFECT PASSION

HOW "ART" THOU?

 

This rare canine portrait was painted in around 1763, during Tiepolo's stay in Madrid, and depicts one of the toy spaniels belonging to the Infanta María Josefa of Bourbon. The same dog appears in a pastel portrait of the Infanta by Lorenzo Tiepolo today in the Prado Museum, Madrid.

The Infanta María Josefa was born in 1742 and remained unmarried until her death in 1801. She must have been extremely fond of her dog to have commissioned a portrait of him from Giambattista Tiepolo, the Royal Family's official painter. The work continued a tradition of canine portraiture established in Spain by her grandfather, Philip V, during the 17th century, with works such as the portrait of the dog 'Lista' by Jean Ranc, today in the Palacio de Riofrío, outside Madrid.

In 1764, in the accounts of the Palace archives, the Infanta María Josefa bought a basket for her favourite dog Peregrina, which in all likelihood is the same dog as represented in the present portrait. It is interesting to note that this name coincides with a famous pearl 'La Peregrina' (meaning pilgrim) in the Royal collection, further underlining the Royal Family's affection for the dog.

below is a portrait of her sister Infanta Maria Luisa also with a Toy Spaniel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Spanish Royal Family has continued it's love affair with Cavalier as can be seen in this photo of Felipe, one of Infanta Elena's children. Elena is the daughter of King Juan Carlos.

  

 

I will not be sorry to see 2011 end and look forward to and warmly welcome 2012. Our breed lost too many good people this year and many of us had to say good bye to our cherished dogs and we are the poorer without them.  ChatterBox wouldn't exist without you and I thank everyone for their support by making it so popular world wide. Hopefully, I manage each week to bring a little bit of what makes our breed so special and why owning one is something we won't abandon. I hope that 2012 proves to be a far better year for everyone.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

 

 THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER by Paul Delaroche

 

The final 2011 All Breeds show in the UK is the LKA (LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION). Although at a time of year when travelling can be difficult due to inclement weather, many try to attend and even fit in some last minute shopping. Two Cavaliers have dominated the CCs this year and LKA was no different. In dogs, where Lindsey Rennard (Deranmar) judged, Ch Maibee Make Believe won his 32nd CC. In the bitch ring, Ch Loranka's Sherrie Baby took the CC (her 28th) under Marilyn Claydon (Brymarden). Best of Breed was "Make Believe", Best Puppy was Pascavale Kira and Best Veteran went to Ch Lanola Salsa. 

 

 

 

 

TOY DOGS IN THE VICTORIAN

ERA

For a fashionable woman in Victorian England a pet miniature dog was as indispensable as an opera box or presentation at court.  She was nobody without her pet who accompanied her wherever she went, and was fed and housed, according to canine requirements, as daintily as the heir to the title and estates.  In spite of the devotion of mistresses to their dogs, however, it must be admitted that they were extremely fickle in their attachments, as the fashion in lapdogs changed as rapidly as that in gowns and bonnets.  

During one London seas on, the favorite miniature dog had been the small animal known as the Schipperke, mainly because its hair was short and black. Long-haired dogs in drawing-rooms and boudoirs were found to be incapable of existing together because white hairs on furniture and gowns were absolutely distressing. Even a poodle was found to be a nuisance, and required its own valet or maid to keep it in condition. 

“Lapdog” was the old-fashioned name for the miniature dogs called   toys, and quaintly indicated where the line was drawn between household animals. They were dogs small enough to be held in the lap,  and they were, without a doubt, pets for the parlor, requiring the care of the lady herself, or of a well-trained maid. 

 

A popular toy was the Skye, a droll little bundle of hair, who was so short that his long hair almost swept the ground as he waddled about. His deficiency in height was amply atoned for by his length, for he came perilously near in resembling the weasel, being at least three times as long as he was high. Nine or ten inches tall and twenty-five or thirty inches long was his approved measurement, and the weight considered proper for these inches was from sixteen to seventeen pounds. Though the Skye was little and of peculiar shape, and though he was called a "toy," he was a genuine dog all through — full of life, a good watcher, intelligent, affectionate, peaceable in disposition, and not inclined to quarrel, and, above all, fond of children. The Skye Terrier came in two varieties: one with pretty, long, hanging ears, and a tail which drooped gracefully to correspond; the other with pert little standing ears. Both of the little beasties had long coarse hair that, happily, notwithstanding its inconvenient length, did not curl or kink.  A dog of this breed came in a choice in colors — black with sonic white hairs interspersed; fawn color with black or dark brown tips to the hairs; and light gray with black tips — which was the prettier and more desirable.

Then there was the Yorkshire — as to his qualifications for residence in a human family, opinions differed widely. For he was one of the dogs women were reproached with keeping, who required more care than an average child. He must not only be washed and dressed and fed as carefully as a child, but in addition he must be thoroughly brushed and groomed, from the tips of his sharply trimmed ears to the end of his docked tail. The Yorkshire needed a special attendant, who could give an hour or two daily to keeping his coat in order, and as much time to exercising him. If his hair tangled, which it had a fatal tendency to do, he was submitted to unlimited brushing; if he scratched himself — and what dog does not? — he was clad in mittens so that he could not relieve his torture. When the ordeal of his morning toilet was over, and the Yorkshire was well brushed and combed, he was eminently fitted to spend his day — or what was left of it — sleeping on a satin cushion in an upholstered dog-basket.

But the Yorkshire did not take the prize either for beauty or for care required to keep him in order — that belonged to the snowy bundle of hair named the Maltese. The Maltese was rarely seen in nineteenth century America and this creature was truly a martyr to beauty. The tail of the Maltese was as beautiful as the plume of the Persian cat, and was carried gracefully over the back as the cat carried his. His weight was seldom over six pounds. The whole animal looked more like a bit of bric-a-brac to adorn a drawing-room than like a dog. His coat was very long and light, and silvery white in color. He could hardly move without tangling it, and a tangle was a serious matter, requiring removal by drawing out one hair at a time. By no means dared one resort to so rude a process as brushing; indeed, so delicate is the texture, that nothing harsher than the softest baby's brush could ever be used on this dainty “creation.” If he had the misfortune to get a spot on his precious coat, no vulgar washing could remove it; it was cleaned as carefully as the most delicate fabric in the Victorian lady’s wardrobe. His regular bath was by no means a common washing; it was performed with a soft sponge, using a particular fluid made of fresh eggs and warm water, and administered with extraordinary care, to avoid tangles and colds, to which this pampered canine was exceedingly liable. The most scrupulous care was exercised about his food — little meat and no grease would go into his stomach. He would do without regular exercise, and—unfortunate creature!—he too wore mittens.

The King Charles and the Blenheim Spaniels were always beautiful and charming pets, whether they happened to be in fashion or not, and
they had the advantage of not requiring such absolute and exclusive devotion that their mistress or their maid must sacrifice everything to their care. One could keep either of these dogs and still have time to read a little and entertain occasionally. The King Charles was a fine black with rich tan markings; the Blenheim, white with markings of red. Both had round heads, snub-noses, and projecting foreheads; eyes large and dark and far apart; ears set far down and very long, with heavy fringe of hair. The dog would not weigh more than eight or ten pounds; the hair of the body was soft and wavy but not curly, while on the docked tail it was very long and silky. More intelligent little fellows than these two Spaniels were hard to find. They delighted in learning tricks and going of errands about the house. They were devotedly attached to their friends, and in every way desirable. 

The Toy Greyhound, however beautiful, was never, except in very warm weather, a pleasant object to have about, because he was always miserable and suffering with cold. He would wear a thick blanket out-of-doors, and even then it was painful to see him shrink and shiver. His most desirable color was clear fawn, of which there were no less than four shades— golden, doves, blue, and stone. Other colors were cream, red or yellow, black, and mixed. With this dog every pains were taken with his diet in order to preserve his chief distinction — a slim figure. He was lively and interesting in the house, unusually affectionate and good-tempered, but not remarkably intelligent. He was also painfully timid, which was a part of his nature. He was not very satisfactory as a pet, for he was always delicate in London climate, and needed particular care, such as bathing with a damp sponge only, followed by rubbing and careful wrapping up to prevent chill.

A rare choice in small house pets was the Japanese Spaniel, or, as some called him, the Japanese Pug. He was graceful in form, with a snub-nose, large dark eyes, long hanging ears, and a tail curled up like a Pug's. His coat was black and white in color and soft as silk. He could reach the weight of eight pounds, though if he did manage not to exceed three he was much more valuable. The aristocrat of the family had yellow instead of black to set off the white of his exquisite wavy coat. Both varieties were rare and costly even in Japan, and very difficult to procure in Victorian London. In earlier times none but the highest nobles were allowed to possess one. This little Japanese was one of the most intelligent of his race, affectionate, and exceedingly sensitive. He was also very active, and altogether a most attractive pet. He would be given the softest of cushions, the most comfortable of quarters, and the best of care to nourish.

 

 

 

COLIN PARK passed away this week having been ill for some time. Colin and wife Mary bred some beautiful Cavaliers under the Keyingham affix. The two most famous would be Ch Keyingham Rowena and the current Breed Record holder, Ch Keyingham Branwell (co owned and handled throughout his show career by close friend, Gill Baker (Nevhills Cavaliers). We send our heartfelt thoughts to Mary and their family at this sad time. I hope they take comfort in knowing how well thought of Colin was amongst his fellow Cavalier exhibitors and breeders. A gentle man who always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Rest in Peace, Colin. 

 

 

ROCK ON - BILLY IDOL

Tasset Billy Idol, owned by Pauliina Lantta in Finland is now an International Champion (subject to FCI conformation) having won CACIBs in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithiania and Russia. He was bred in the UK by Anne Hall out of her Tasset Sweet Jasmine by Amantra Ventriloquist.

 

 DREAM, DREAM, DREAM.....

Cherilyn Alport (Chelport Cavaliers) lives in South Australia and wishes a Happy 15th birthday to her Selcarim Dreamin' On."Geordie" was born on 18th December 1996 by Ch Chelport Mt Natutral ex Ch Selcarim Never Dreamt.

Her many successful descendants include Ch Chelport Sunsetter, her Ruby son, who is the  history making Best in Show and multi BIG winner and his B&T litter sister, Ch Chelport Shadow Dancing JD SPD (now close to her Neuter Championship), 

"Geordie" and many of her descendants took part in DNA testing for Episodic Falling/Dry Eye earlier this year, and all were clear. She is no "flash in the pan" age-wise, with 13 to 15 year olds quite common through these lines. Geords still has all her faculties, but the old girl is slowing down. Here's cheers to a beautiful old lady. 

      

 THE FULL MONTY

 

  

Champion Merseyport Thefull Monty, born in New South Wales, Australia, on 27th November 1997, has reached the grand old age of 14. His Sire was Grand Champion Byermoor Rainman Imp UK and his Dam was Ch Upperton Linette Imp UK. Bred and owned by Marilyn Madigan who writes  "Monty" was the only puppy in the litter. I'm not sure I could have coped with two like him as from the moment his eyes opened he was into mischief and still is. He had a huge puppy coat which refused to drop and he usually brought half the garden, twigs, leaves and other things including slugs etc inside on his coat.
He has been a great dog and wonderful companion and still tries to chase the ball but his arthritis tends to slow him down. He has produced 15 champion children, most of which have bred on to produce champions themselves. His youngest puppy is now 5 months old , a singleton just like his Dad. Monty survived a snake bite from a deadly Red Bellied Black Snake at 11 and no doubt tells of his heroic deeds to his grandchildren these days.  We hope we have Mr Monty for some time yet, he's such a special boy and one I will remember for ever."

I had the pleasure of seeing Monty when he was a few months old. He is as handsome now as he was way back then!

MICKIE AND MINNIE

Bilateral cataracts robbed brother and sister Mickie and Minnie of their sight, so they led a very careful existence – one ruled by scents and sounds. But thanks to eye surgery their sight was restored and they are seeing new things every day.   

Mickie and Minnie have come a long way since Carol Reeves decided to foster the pups from the Many Tears Rescue in Cefneithin, Wales, when they were just 8-weeks-old.

"I have a wonderful pack of cavaliers, so they did mix brilliantly with them," says Carol who runs an animal charity and fosters pets in her free time. "When the others sort of ran out and charged off, Mickie and Minnie stuck together. They cuddled together. They were more careful."

The puppies' eyes were riddled with issues, including fibroids and retinal detachment, which made surgery very risky. But Vet Tim Knott, from Bristol, England, offered to fix their cataracts in April, when the dogs were just 6 months old.  Though Minnie's left eye couldn't be saved, the pair are now fully recovered and run around the agility courses at Carol's home in Wiltshire,  just like other dogs their age.

"Before, they didn't necessarily smell toys but now they see toys and they play tug of war," says Reeves. "They're much more aware of all those kinds of things. They don't have to be so nervous of anything really – they just lead a really normal life. The one thing that hasn't changed is their incredible bond. They're currently asleep next to me. On top of each other as usual. They are completely inseparable, they adore each other."

 CAVALIERS AT COURT

Hilary Bartlett (Korolevsky) writes about how she was asked to arrange for some Cavaliers for a photo shoot for a BBC 4 Historical docufilm. "It features Lucy Worsley, the chief Historian and Archivist for the Royal Palaces. Here are the dogs and Lucy at Hampton Court Palace. The dogs were Jan Taylor's Black and Tan, Sandra Elkin's Blenheim, Barbara Billington's Ruby and my own Tricolour and Blenheim. The story tells of how the Palace buzzed with ladies and mistresses during the Reformation. All the girls behaved impeccably once we had hidden ourselves behind a large Yew tree. The Camera man was thrilled with the shots he took of them once my Imogen stopped being a wimp and crying for her mum!"

 

 

 

HOMERBRENT STILL REIGNS

"Dear Norma. Great news! Bob Crapp rang from Australia to say that Homerbrent Accolade is now an Australian Champion. Anne (Reddaway)" 

Good to see that Molly's lifetime work is being successfully carried on. Daughter Anne and husband John are so proud. 

 CAVALIER STARLET

 
Look out for this movie where "Countess" the Cavalier, plays one of the leading roles. The movie is a High School Musical spin off.

 

JUDGING MAT-ERIAL

 

Congratulations are in order as Mat Morse (Matmor Cavaliers) in Melbourne Australia has gained his Group 2 (Terrier) judges licence. Mat is now licensed to judge Groups 1, 2, 3 & 7 at Championship Show level.

A big well done on your achievement, Mat

 HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

A FAMILY are desperate for the safe return of their beloved pet dog and fear she has been snatched from her home and taken to south Buckinghamshire

"Ruby" has not been seen since November 29th when escaped from the Days' garden in the village of Great Haseley, near the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire border. Caroline Day said: "My four year old daughter Ellie is absolutely distraught and doesn't want to celebrate Christmas until Ruby is home and has written to Father Christmas asking for him to bring her back. She is convinced that he will bring Ruby home for her as he is magic. It's absolutely heartbreaking. She escaped from the garden and probably whilst trying to find her way home has been picked up by someone who saw her wandering along the road. She may well have been taken to somewhere in the Buckinghamshire area. The whole family is feeling so desperate about the situation and don't know what to do next."

The Day family have offered a reward for Ruby's safe return. They describe her as copper coloured, very friendly and very tiny. She was not wearing a collar at the time she went missing after being clipped, but is microchipped.

Anyone who has seen Ruby should call 07507 563183 or 07754 890265.

 

 

 SAM IS SICK

Sam Chambers although a Japanese Chin enthusiast, is a regular around
  the Cavalier  ring. We  were sorry to hear  she is in hospital after developing  a very toxic infection and likely to be there over Christmas. So she needs lots of cheering up. Get well soon, Sam.

 

 

 

 

 

                             25th DECEMBER 2011

ALL ABOARD! PART TWO

The "passengers" enjoying the trip.... (can anyone please help me out with the missing names??)

 

Patsy Casey,  Brenda Martz, Paula Ayers.

??  ??     Liz Keane

 

  ? Mixon, Pat Landers, Jennifer F F

waiting to go in the ring

Mandy Mulligan, Earline Barrois, ??  Denise Halsted

Debra Johnson

Carol Land & Ricky Perkins

Nikki Parente & Brenda Martz

Sandy and Glen Fulton

Happy, smiling faces

??   ??  Ken & Susan Hardwick, Shannon Schilling

Jennifer F F, Liz O'Brien, Liz Keane, ??  Carol Land

Kim Conley, Elaine Mitchell

The two Liz's

Nancy Maddox, ??  ??

In the evenings many of us met up in the hospitality room. Ice cream sundaes, cup cakes, chocolate fountain and strawberries were provided by the show committees and we had a whale of a time. On the Saturday instead of a Banquet we let our hair down playing charades, parlour games, Cavalier quizzes and more and all in all had a great laugh. Ricky Perkins had us in stitches with his impersonations of some of the exhibitors handling their dogs in the ring! Do we really do that?? I will be very careful in future if Ricky is watching.

Jennifer F F, Karen Matters

Betty O'Brien, Pam Taub, Karen Cusick

Karen Matters, Shannon Schilling and son

Hollis Land, ??  Liz O'Brien

Brenda Martz, David Moger, Sandra Ireland, Norma Inglis

Nikki Parente, Tia Painter, Mimi Hodges, Paula Ayers

The 3 amigos

 

..and to finish what was a great weekend

Brenda's birthday basket

Darby thinks hotel life is fun!

Paula told all 6 of us who were travelling together to the show in one car, "we are tight for space so "pack light"..so how come Paula's own wardrobe was so full of choice and varied ?*?

 

 

 

 

 

and to finish what was a marvellous weekend....

A CAPTION COMPETITION

what is the conversation between Paula on left and Mimi on right??

 

 

 

hope you have enjoyed the CHATTANOOGA experience as much as we all did.....

 

18th DECEMBER 2011

 

 

PARDON ME BOY..... PART ONE

 

......IS THAT THE CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO?

 

The famous Choo Choo Hotel in Chattanooga was the setting for the 3 day show hosted by Cavaliers of the South and Cavaliers of the Midwest. The Station has been transformed into a hotel complex and even the carriages of the "Choo Choo" have been turned into accommodation for guests. The ballroom was ideal for the event.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  
 

 

The show kicked off Friday morning with Michelle Lander (Jayba) judging Puppy Sweeps. From the 28 puppies entered Michelle chose for BEST PUPPY, CHANTISMERE CHANDOS OF VALENTYNE who was bred by Michael Hegarty and Anne Fitzpatrick and for BEST OPPOSITE, it was GRANLAUREL I'M JUST SAYING. Bred by Tia Painter and David Frederick

 

 

 Michelle prepares....

"CHANDOS"

BEST PUPPY & BEST OPPOSITE

 

Following on from the Puppy Sweeps came the Regular Conformation classes with Kirstie McFarlane (Merryoth) from Scotland doing the honours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINNERS DOG was Paula Ayer,Brenda Martz and Kevin Cline's PASCAVALE SMARTY. This win made him a new CKCSC USA Champion. He is by Timsar Master of Ceremonies out of Pascavale Verona and was bred in the UK by Mark Sedgwick and Michael Levy.

 

                         "SMARTY" 

 

                                                                                                           WINNERS BITCH and BEST IN SHOW was ROSSCREA SUMMERTIME who was bred in the UK by Wendy Taylor and now owned by Jennifer Flowers Foster and Heidi Mohn. She is almost 6 years old.

 

 

BEST PUPPY was AUTUMN HILL RING OF FIRE bred/owned by Nicki Parente

 

....The Reserves were Chantismere Cast A Spell on Corduke and Ch Mimric Marilyn Monroe

 

some others snapped on the first day

Matti Seidman won Best Junior Handler

 

Xmas decorations in the ballroom

Anthony Longobardi did a great job as Gate steward

 To the thrill of Liz Keane, newly crowned AKC Ch Kean Juicy Couture won her JUNIOR WARRANT over the weekend.

 

..........on day two it was Mary Ellen Arthur's (Excalibur Cavaliers) turn to judge

In DOGS it was...CH MIMRIC MONOGRAM for Winners and CHANTISMERE CAST A SPELL ON CORDUKE for Reserve

In BITCHES, JAYBA VIOLETTA (R) took Winners with DARANE RED SONJA (L) getting Reserve

BEST PUPPY was a repeat of the previous day......AUTUMN HILL RING OF FIRE

 

and finally on day three, Bob Whitney (Sigma Chi Cavaliers) from Canada decided on his favourites.....

ROSSCREA SUMMERTIME took another BEST IN SHOW

 

 ....and CHANTISMERE CHANDOS OF VALENTYNE took RESERVE BEST IN SHOW

to the delight of his owner the B/T BROOKHAVEN BOB BAILEY went RESERVE WINNERS DOG

and LANMAR POMETINI went RESERVE WINNERS BITCH (if anyone has a photo, I will be happy to add)

 

6 months old TASSAJARA SULLY SULLENBURGER went BEST PUPPY

 

 ....PART TWO coming up ........all about the people!

 

 

 

DECEMBER CHECK OUT

 

CHECK OUT DECEMBER

 

by LIBOR

 

 

 

David and Janet Crossley (Tameline) are
thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first grandchild. Alexander William Crossley arrived Thursday, 15th December at 21.59pm weighing in at 8 lbs. Congratulations to proud parents Kate and Adam and now we may have a new junior handler in Team Tameline!

 

 

 

FOR THE MAN WHO

HAS EVERYTHING

http://www.nowellsonline.com/vineyard-vines-ties-1

 

 POPPYCOCK

 

Jan Eatock (Darilance) in New Zealand now has a dual Champion sitting on her sofa. Aust Champion Merseyport Poppycock of Darilance gained his NZ title on 4th December 2011. "Dickie" will be 3 years old soon and was bred by Marilyn Madigan. 
 

Wendy Wightman (Chasmin) has not been around the show ring for several years but many will remember her and her Cavaliers. Sadly she is gravely ill and would be cheered I am sure, especially at this time of year, to get a card from fellow exhibitors who knew her. The address is 98 Cranborne Road. Potters Bar. Herts. EN6 3AJ

 

A BRIGHT STAR

 

UK CH MILETREE CONSTELLATION is making the most of his time in Germany. Here he is seen with Klaus Vorderstrasse winning BEST IN SHOW at the International All Breeds show in Kassel.

  

 

  

 Lyndy Morris and Margaret Chalmers recently welcomed to Australia, Dalvreck Moondust (Maibee  Moffatt x Maibee Moonbeam at Dalvreck). Bred by  Liz McInally, he is currently living
with Margaret in Canberra.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derrick Armitt (Brasingamen) is recovering well after suffering a heart attack and subsequent surgery, a few weeks ago.  

We wish Derrick and Christine all the best.

 

 

 

HO HO HO

"A group of Eastern Pennsylvania fanciers organized their very first December Fun Match at the home of Karen Sage in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, usa. Located in Lancaster County, the area is lovely with gently rolling hills dotted with Amish barns. Karen herself was clever enough to have had a terrific building constructed for just such events, a large indoor facility which has floors completely covered in rubber mats and, wonderfully, heat in the winter.  Rachel Venier (Orchard Hill Cavaliers) judged and made Dreamvale Smart As The Dickens BEST IN MATCH.

With a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch "groaning board" and a group of happy Cavaliers and their owners, the event was a huge success. Although Pennsylvania winters inspire many of us to hide away in our homes, we're hoping that CNE Match Chairmen, Karen Sage and Kim Hess can be convinced to hold the event annually.Santa himself made an appearance at the end of the afternoon, looking quite young behind his woolly beard."  Erica Venier

 

 

 

 

 

 

A RAGS TO RICHES STORY

The first two photographs are of Alison Leighfield's little rescue girl Wilma, when she first arrived. Alison writes "Wilma came to us four months ago from Many Tears Rescue and was a typical Puppy Farm ex breeding girl at roughly 7 years. She was so fat and overweight, topping at over 8+ kilos, filthy, stained and very stinky, but adoreable!"

 

"Slowly and carefully the weight began moving, the staining was now also reducing after many baths and hours of grooming. Her personality is now beginning to shine through...what a funny little tinker she is. No longer does she pant with exertion, can now eat from a bowl, she is clean and dry and is so loving and funny and superb with all my other girls."

"And this morning, four months later, I couldn't resist taking these pictures of her while out walking and to share her with you. I think she is just lovely, with such a pretty face.....how she has changed. Now at just under 6 kilos and feeling fit as a flea she embraces life to the full. With time, TLC and a whole lot of love she came good! Well done Wilma!"

   

  WHOOPEE FOR WILMA!

Dog lovers like Alison are the unsung heroes. They give these precious little ones a chance of a good life and crave no publicity nor plaudits and receive nothing for opening up their homes and their hearts when they are needed. The thanks that show in the faces of the rescued dogs is more than enough for them.  We are forever in your debt .  

 

HI FROM HONG KONG

 The CAVALIER KING CHARLES CLUB OF HONG KONG started in 2006 and was originally called King Charles Castle. Our first chairman Venus, who owns a Border Collie, set up a forum for Cavalier owners to share their experiences and to organize gatherings for our members. As Venus had to go to England, I took on the job! As I show Cavaliers, I know that King Charles Castle was not the best name for our club, so we changed it to The Cavalier King Charles Club of Hong Kong in 2009. Hong Kong is a small city and Cavaliers are not as popular as Poodles or Shibas due to their size and current trends. We have no more then around 2000 owners. Yet, our club has 500+ members so far. In the forum, all the Cavalier owners and enthusiasts can share their lovely photos, discuss anything from feeding issues to health issues or even try to find their dogs' siblings! With Facebook being so popular  these days, most of our members now correspond from their Facebook . Recently one of our gatherings saw 70 owners get together. We are so happy that there are more people learning about Cavaliers and hopefully this will continue in Hong Kong. Here are some photos taken at a couple of our events" from JENNY IP

 Gathering of 30 Cavaliers with their owners

 

Lunch time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                 Club Anniversary cake

MR CAVALIER 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                   MISS CAVALIER 2011

Prizes galore

                                          Some members and their Cavaliers

 

4th Anniversary meet up with 50 Cavaliers and 70 owners

 

 

 

 

                                                                                         Fun time

 

Time for games

 

 
Janet Dalton, another talented Cavalier and Soft Coated Wheaten breeder left us this week.

 

Janet, a charming lady with great knowledge, was a dyed in the wool dog person who had great success making up several SC Wheatens and then turned her hand to Cavaliers, bred under the Wildflower affix. She imported the well known Ch Hometown Ever Hopeful at Millhill who sired 5 UK Champions and then over the pond, 10 American ones. To her family and close friends we send our condolences.

 

FLO/JOE and the FTR

FLO SINCLAIR  (ByFloSin) writes "The Foetal Tissue Research Fund table was a run away success at the Midland Cavalier Club show at the end of November, raising a substantial sum to be donated to aid research into Syringomyelia. Tracey Wallace, said there was never a dull moment and how nice it was to meet so many Cavalier people and put faces to many of the on screen names she has seen when on the Cavalier Chat Forum. Many thanks to the Club Secretary, Mary Rees and her committee for kindly allowing us to have the table and for inviting us back next year where we will have a further supply of cards and other merchandise.  Betty Storar (Ewecote) kindly donated a food hamper at the show for auction and the Club generously  donated the proceeds to the fund.  Thanks are also due to card designers Libor and Lena, without whom none of this would have been possible. We would also welcome from Cavalier owners their suggestions of any merchandise they might want to see for sale on the table. Please contact Tracey on lam9186@yahoo.co.uk or

Flo on sinclairflobby@blueyonder.co.uk with any ideas.

  

seen in the shot above is Sue Sutcliffe, Ron Rees and Tracey Wallace and of course Flo's Blenheim boy, "Little Joe" overseeing the whole proceedings.

 

 

 

                    MERRY CHRISTMAS........

the CHATTANOOGA "CHOO CHOO" SPECIAL will be pulling into CHATTERBOX CENTRAL later today....WATCH THIS SPACE!

 

 

18th DECEMBER 2011

CHRISTMAS TIME AT CHATTERBOX

 

CHRISTMAS STOCKING FILLER

PAWS FOR SHAKESPEARE, by Cavalier owner Maureen Melvin is her latest rhyming journal covering the first two years in the lives of Annabel and Alice, two Cavalier King Charles spaniels. They describe their experiences inside and outside the garden gate, and enlarge upon their passion for hard-boiled eggs and yoghurt, and their first intoxicating Christmas. Actress Judi Dench writes "The poems are charming and the dogs are delightful. Watch out William Shakespeare"!

Available from One Tree Books, Petersfield. Tel: 01730 261199. mail@onetreebooks.com and also Casilda Books.  Price £8.99.

You must take a look at Maureen's website where you can see her previous work including PAWS FOR THOUGHT, PAWS AGAIN and PAWS FOR PASTA. Ideal Christmas gift.

http://www.maureenmelvin.com

 

 

 Jill and Bill Swanston (Pamojill) have a new phone numer 01290 660364

 

 

 

 

MIDLAND CAVALIER CLUB

Elaine Lessig (Roi'l) from the USA judged the males at the Midland Cavalier Club show and Maryann Hogan (Stavonga) was the replacement judge for the bitches. I am sure everyone had Shealagh Waters (Maibee) in their thoughts throughout the day. The Bitch CC and Best in Show went to Ch. Loranka's Sherrie Baby  and the Dog CC to Pamedna Vancouver. Reserves were Timsar Master of Ceremonies (from the Veteran class) and Chantismere Castanet at Corduke. Best Puppy was Korraines Mastermind (who is by Master of Ceremonies)  and Best Veteran went to Ch Ricksbury Royal Embrace aged 10 and Tomnil Crème d'Anna aged 13, won the £20 Cavalier Chat Forum special donated by Flo Sinclair for the oldest Cavalier exhibited on the day.  

 

 

PEPSI-MAX!

Hi Norma, I just spotted Andrew Sachs in ChatterBox with Pepsi
who is a little Telvara girl. She is 15 and half now, and both Andy and Melody adore her. Pepsi was sired by Ch T Kasanova out of T. Krystabelle (a Ch. T Karbon Kopy daughter) and it was such a lovely surprise to see Andy and 'his girl' relaxing in their beautiful home in Primrose Hill. Andrew walks Pepsi every day in either Regents Park or on Clapham Common, and recites his lines to her as he walks. At the moment Andy is filming with Dustin Hoffman, and the film is nearing completion, so the next time I'll get to spend time with the Sachs family will be at their Christmas party on December 18th. Andrew & Melody have had 3 Cavaliers from me over the years.... all of them Tricolours, and they are the most wonderful caring owners any breeder could possibly wish for. Thanks for this surprise Norma, it was so unexpected. Veronica Hull

 

 

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS

Keith Richards arrives at the Coventry Theatre in 1971 with a Cavalier under his arm. The Coventry shows were part of a last hurrah tour before the Rolling Stones decamped as tax exiles to the South of France. It was both a farewell wave to the fans and a two-fingered salute to the Treasury.

 

FAREWELL TO BOWIE

 

Lucy and Diana Koster have lost their beloved CH HARANA STARMAN to cancer. "Bowie" was born on 11th January 2001 out of Ch Harana Nina Simone and sired by Harana Jazzie Jeff. In his show career he won 4 CCs and 6 RCCs and was made up in 2004. After a great number of years, this made him the first Black/tan dog champion to gain his title. He went on to be top black/tan for 3 years running and also proved his worth as a sire producing 1 English champion (Ch Loranka's Star Surprise) a number of overseas champions and many other winners in the show ring. The sad decision was made to let him go with dignity before he had any pain.

Our condolences on the passing of this very special boy.

 

 HOW "ART" THOU?

"Portrait of a young girl with her King Charle Spaniel" by Albin Roberts Burk in 1838

 

 

 KATIE GETS READY FOR CHRISTMAS

CH BROOKHAVEN SOCIAL CIRCLE was born in 1997 and will celebrate her 15th birthday in March next year. "Katie" was in the first litter bred by sisters, Paula Ayers and Brenda Martz who have the Brookhaven Cavaliers in Georgia, USA. She was sired by Wyndcrest Apollo out of Luxxar Joy Ride.

I saw her in the last few weeks and she chased me around the kitchen with her eye on my breakfast! Go Katie!

 

SOUTHERN SUCCESS

On 20 November 2011, Ming Li (Avalcier) judged the 110 Cavaliers entered at the Southern Cavalier Club Open show. His Best in Show was the blenheim dog, Cavaliegh Kinsman with Charnell Montgomery at Kailyflee taking Reserve Best in Show. Best Bitch as well as Best Puppy in Show was Miletree Total Eclipse with Stavonga Serena going Best Veteran

Chairman Peter Dolamore welcomes everyone and opens the show.

CAVALIEGH KINSMAN

Charnell Montgomery at Kailyflee and Cavaliegh Kinsman

Ring Stewards

Grooming area

MILETREE TOTAL ECLIPSE

RBIS, BIS, BOS/BPIS, Ming Li (judge) BVIS

Over 200 family and friends assembled at the Mounsett Crematorium, County Durham on 24th November 2011 to say their goodbyes to Shealagh Waters. Eventually, it was standing room only.  Bill (Moffat) would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral and donated (or brought donations) to the Marie Curie Cancer Care in memory of Shealagh. These donations totalled £1,350.

 

 GROUND BREAKING

Sheryl Skidmore's 11 month old, Mileslip Licorice is the very first Black and Tan boy to earn a Junior Warrant in the CKCSC,USA. He won 5 of his last 6 puppy classes under Rob Dix, Michael Hegarty, Sandra Ireland Moger, Paula Ayers, and finished up at York by winning Best Puppy in Show under Pam Burkley. He is by Montcolly Jonathon out of Mileslip Mint Julip.

CANBERRA CALLING

Liz McInally (Dalvreck) and Gladys Baillie (Fyrnrose) travelled the long journey from Scotland to Australia to judge at the 2 day Canberra Cavalier Club show. Here are their major winners

 

under Liz:-

BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED - Aust Ch Miletree Eclipse

BEST BITCH - Miletree Carina

RESERVE DOG (both days) Cobbets Cockney Rebel

RESERVE BITCH (both days) Ch Melloway Devil in Prada

 

under Gladys:-

BEST DOG and BEST OF BREED - Gr Ch Melloway Making Waves

 

BEST BITCH and RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW - Gr Ch Matmor Fun O The Fair

 

SPOT THE ODD ONE OUT!

from Susann Mitchell in Zurich. Switzerland

 

 

GREAT DANES?

Peter Towse (Miletree) judged the Danish Cavalier Club show.

 

BEST OF BREED - Ch Bonitos Companeros Halli Galli with BEST OPPOSITE - Ch Carbon Copy de la Geode

Dog CC & new Danish Champion - the ruby Dazzler de la Geode

 

Bitch CC was the Blenheim - Amazing Cavaliers Fiona Caliia

Best Puppy: Amazing Cavalier's Hunting Bir

Best Opposite Puppy: Morberg's Gucci Star

Best Opposite Minor Puppy: Longbody's Maserati Classic

Best Minor Puppy: Murnley's Anglian Skye

 

Stay tuned ....next week THE CHATTANOOGA SPECIAL with lots of pictures!

 

11th DECEMBER 2011

NEWFOUNDLAND AND CAVALIERS

HOW "ART" THOU?



Wouter Verschuur (11 June 1812 – 4 July 1874) Dutch painter

 

 

REMINDER

If you live in the area, please do go along and enjoy the day as well as taking advantage of the Health testing opportunities.

 

A SPECIAL LADY

Meet TARA  Atavi from Poland who is in her 14th year and is still heart clear. Sent in by  Zofia Oleksiak.       

 

 

TAKING THE LEAD

The FTR Project shop have now added a wrought iron Cavalier lead rack to their items for sale to boost funds. Only a small number have been commissioned and these are exclusive to the FTR project. You can order these in advance and they can be delivered for Xmas. Priced at £16. 50 - you do not want to miss out.   Go take a look at www.ftrproject.com

 

 

 

 

"QUE?"

Who can forget Manuel in Fawlty Towers?  Andrew Sachs, who played the loveable character, is seen here in his 'den' in his London home with his Cavalier "Pepsi". Andrew is currently writing his Autobiography.

 

 

 

Luxembourg Champion

Bulgarian and Gibralter Ch Emingway du Clos de Larpège has added a Luxembourg title to his list of achievements.  He is 2 years old by Lanola Roland Garros out of Cheila Du Clos De Larpege.  His breeder/owner, Stephanie Malabreda, lives in France.

 

 

Mandy Attwood (Clentview) judged the  Northern Club's Open show held at Keighley, West Yorkshire. There was a marvellous entry of 126 and Mandy chose Norma Inglis and Klaus Vorderstrasse’s blenheim bitch, Bonitos Companeros Untouchable at Craigowl for BEST BITCH & BEST IN SHOW. She is 22 months old by Ch Maibee Make Believe out of Aranel Energie. BEST DOG was Bevelmount Monte Carlo at Simanbeck. BEST PUPPY went to Maibee McVitie.  The RESERVES were Maibee Day Dream and Maibee Softly Shimmer. 12 year old Jordan Greenhalgh was thrilled to win the cup for BEST JUNIOR HANDLER  12-16 years with his mum’s Verheyen Apache at Lacervali. Not to be outdone there were classes for the Veteran Cavaliers (7-10 years ) and Vintage ones (over 10 years) These were won by Toscam Monte Lucia who is 9 and Spindlepoint Kim Crawford who is 10.  This is a very popular show and the committee work hard to make it enjoyable for exhibitors who travelled from areas such as Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales, Leicestershire, Cheshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. A competent judge, hot food, (Elaine Waddington’s Lasagne and Susan Wake’s Rhubarb Crumble were well worth the trip!), a light, roomy venue, ideal parking and easy access made it a well run show that will, I am sure, continue to draw a great entry in the future. Here are some photos from the day.

"FALLON" - BEST IN SHOW

 

BEST OPPOSITE - Bevelmount Monte Carlo at Simanbeck

BEST DOG, RESERVE BEST DOG, BEST PUPPY DOG

BEST VETERAN

BEST VINTAGE 

JORDAN GREENHALGH - BEST JUNIOR HANDLER

Well spotted!

Hits the spot!

Elaine Burton, Ellen Renaud, Sue Dawber and

"Arthur"

 

Ian Sidgwick and Malcolm Spark

Susan Wake

 

Husband in Waiting - Brian Attwood

Who's a pretty boy??

A dinner lady but who?  scroll down

Norma Wlkinson and Ernie Bull

Sue Levitt and Sue Smith

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Ray Waddington

Jordan Greenhalgh, Louise Greenhalgh

Tanya Ireland and Alison Walker

Janice Spark and Jill Owen

Crowd scene

John Tranter and Sue Loynd

Katrina Edwards

Molly

Molly and her grandma Carol Dixon

 
doing the dinners - Sheila Hindle!

 

 

DISCOVER DOGS

 

Hi Norma,
Wondered if you would like to include this special photo taken at Discover Dogs. The breed stand was manned both days by members of the Southern Cavalier Club Committee and was a very positive and successful weekend. Huge amounts of visitors and lots of interest in the breed. We were able to educate the pet buying public on how to purchase happy, healthy Cavaliers. The highlight of my day was a visit from a man called David Gillett who was completely wheelchair bound with the most severe of disabilities following a road accident, he was knocked off his bicycle by a lorry. He had a Cavalier before his accident. My 8 month old puppy Beth was placed on his lap at the request of his family. He could not even open his eyes but when his hand was placed on her his whole face just changed! Moved me to tears and was just so special to see his reaction. The family have given permission for the picture to be posted and are eagerly waiting to see it posted on Chatterbox, they say David would be thrilled. Karen Bacon

RALLY ROUND

News from Lucy Dawson. "Thought you’d be interested in a little more Rally  news – at our last trial of the year, 'Hetty' got her last Qualifying score she needed to become a Puppy Champion. She needed 3 scores of over 170 and then another 4 of over 180, and she had to get them before she was 18 months old, which was the tricky part as there aren’t too many trials going on as yet, it being a new sport. I ended up having to host 2 trials myself in order to get the necessary classes held. But it was all worthwhile and she even got the highest score in her class, which I was very pleased with. She also gained her level 1 title on the day, so she is halfway to getting her level 1 championship too! And there are a couple more people doing rally with their Cavaliers, which is great news.'

 SWIMATHON

  It was a charity swimathon with a difference. 

Twenty-eight dogs took to the water at the "pets hydrotherapy centre" Aquavet in Sheffield, for a sponsored swimathon in aid of the Support Dogs organisation. Centre owner Lisa Dobson said she expected hundreds of pounds to be raised by the event, the first of its kind. “The dogs swam for 15 minutes each, with four dogs an hour taking part,” she said. “All are patients or have been patients here. One dog raised £100, and another £350! The dogs have been really enjoying themselves. We’ve had all sorts taking part - a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a German Shepherd, a Labrador, Staffies. “Many came to us as patients lame and miserable, but after swimming sessions built up their muscles and are now doing well.”

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Brook (Moonvale) judged at the CKCS Club Open show at Northampton. BEST IN SHOW was the Black/Tan, NARAYDEN DARK SHADOW OF NARVIDAR. "Dexter", bred by Mary Owen, is 2 years old out of Narayden Magic Charm by Casimari Jeeves. His owners Becky Wileman and Justin Bott were delighted with this win. "He's such a confident, lovely boy and even though he is maturing very slowly, he's like a good whiskey!! the older it gets the better it becomes!!"

 

"Dexter"  proudly displays his Rosettes

Reserve Best in Show went to Wandris Comedian at Airlie J.W with Best Opposite going to Cavaleigh Innocence and Korraines Mastermind took Best Puppy In Show. Maryann Hogan was delighted to win first prize in the raffle, a very impressive hamper and 14 yr old Lauren Skipsey was pleased to show off her handling skills in the (12-16) Junior handling – receiving a red rosette is always a thrill!

 

 

 

Jill and Bill Swanston (Pamojill) have moved. Their new address is Tul-Na-Ri, Muirkirk, Ayrshire, KA18 3NW Scotland.

 

 

 

 

 

CAVA LIER CLUB OF NETHERLA NDS

 Anne Jansen send news from Holland. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Last weekend on 13^th November was the Dutch Cavalier  Club Champion show. The judges were Tanja Engel (Angels Pride) from Germany doing the dogs with an entry of 38 and Lorraine Gillhespy (Lorphil) for the bitches with 45 entries. Here are the main winners.

Natasja Moonen won Best Bitch and Best in show with her home bred Cosmic Dream of an Excellent Choice. (UK Ch Aranel Cosmic Ch X Magic Party of an Excellent Choice Owner). 

 

 

 

Best Dog and Best Opposite Sex went to Peter and Ruta Towse's UK Ch Miletree Constellation (UK Ch Aranel Cosmic X Miletree Bedtime Wish) who is with Klaus Vorderstrasse at present.

Petra Schiefner's blenheim baby Royal Times Forget Me Not won Best Baby Puppy and  A. Wienk-Esbeukman took Best Puppy with her Candy Cream van Rachiella

Tanja Engel, Natasja Moonen, Lorraine Gilhespy with their BEST IN SHOW

 

 COSMIC DREAM  BEST IN SHOW

 

 

CONSTELLATION - BEST OPPOSITE

   

FORGET ME NOT - BEST BABY

 

 

CANDY CREAM - BEST PUPPY

  

 JUNIOR HANDLING

The Junior Handling Association's Finals  were held at Discover Dogs today and Courtney Guppy, a Cavalier handler, took 2nd place. Courtney is 16 years old and lives in Dawlish in Devon and has been handling for 3 years. She started off handling Trudi Conibere's Sylvric Lord Lancer "Rusty" and now handles her own dog, the Black/tan, Millhill Le Gitan at Verileas who will be four soon. Some other breeds she has handled are Dogue de Bordeaux, Beagle, Min Pin, Saluki, Cocker, Bichon, Tibetan Spaniel, Leonberger, Golden, Shetland Sheepdog, Parson Jack Russell, Staffie, St Bernard.
The judge at Discover Dogs was Jason Lynn, an expert handler, and Courtney was up against stiff competition.The winner was Liz Dunhill's daughter, Michaella Dunhill Hall who also owns Cavaliers but handled a SCWT in the final. Well done Courtney!

 

 


No CHATTERBOX for a couple of weeks. Back with lots of news and pics from the Chattanooga show.

THE TRIBUTES FLOOD IN...

 FRANCE

 A really sad news ...The world of Cavaliers cry for a great Lady. Sincere condolences to family and friends of Shealagh. We shall not forget Shealagh and her wonderful Maibee Cavaliers. Fabienne and Dominique Auquiert DES CONTEMPLATIONS CAVALIERS

Dear Bill and Family, We feel so sad for you and we share ... My heart and prayers will be with you in the following days. Alix et Patrice Jauffret , Passeriphane kennel

It's a very sad day for all Cavalier breeders all over thé world. Most sincère condolescence to Shealagh's family and friends. Axelle Brousse and Jereylle kennel

 

What a loss for people who love cavaliers. Shealagh was a great breeder and a great lady. Condolences to all her family and friends. Nicolas et Lynda Goudry Des Bulgarians Cavaliers

We are deeply saddened by the death of Shealagh Waters.
We extend our deepest condolences, our thoughts to her family and friends, and Tanya. She  was a very great lady in the world of dogs, a great judge of all recognition. Her breeding under the kennel name Maibee was wonderful and recognized for its quality and all it has done for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and King Charles. Marie HEMELOT et Romain LEPREVOST Du Bois de Villiers Kennel

I don't know Shealag personally but I am wholeheartedly with her family in this moment of pain. We lost a great lady and a great breeder. Sincere condolences.

Le Jardin de Claire

Hello Norma, I am deeply shock by this news and  I would like to put a word on your Chatterbox. Shealagh was a great breeder and a respected judge of Cavaliers and King Charles. She leaves a great void in the world of English Toy Spaniels. My sympathy is extended to her family. Romain Leprevost 

 RIP Shealagh , thinking of Bill and all the family. Chantal Tranchant

  

 My deepest Sympathy & Condolences for the UK ' Charlie' World & Mrs Waters. I will not able to attend the funeral, but will have a huge thought' on 24th November,  and will light a candle. Best Regards. Chantal, De La Rivieroise' Charlie' Kennel.   

 

My thoughts are with Shealagh's family, and all the Cavalier world who broke their heart with this sad loss. Nathalie Gantier

CKC Des Seigneurs d'Occitanie

 

 

 

RUSSIA

I am deeply saddened by the news  of Shealagh's leaving. My most sincere condolences to the family. She left us to go right in the History. Our world has lost a great breeder and a wonderful person. Elena Lomokhova , kennel "Brightlight Of Moscow" 

HUNGARY

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very hard time. I have not met Shealagh but greatly admired her contribution to our wonderful breed. She was one of the most prominent breeders and as a result of her devoted work the Maibee name is a credit for high quality and beautiful type - the type I love and use, like so many others all over the globe. The Cavalier world has a measureless loss.... Csilla Ambrus, Premier Cavaliers

SLOVAKIA

 I am so sorry. My condolences to her family. Ingrid Mikulasova (Biely demon)

JAPAN

We are very shocked by the very sudden and sad news about Shealagh Waters. She was always in the same class at dog shows since I started to show Denby (Volney Magic) in UK 2008. She was always smiling and very kind to us. It is unbelievable and very sad we can not meet her anymore even when we come back to UK sometimes. Please convey our deepest condolences to Bill and her family. Takashi & Hatsue

HOLLAND

So sorry to read this sad news. My condolences go to her family and dear friends. I did not know her very well, but I still feel a big loss. She was a wonderfull person, a great breeder and judge. She indeed was an icon in the Cavalierworld. You will be missed by many, but not forgotten. Rest in peace Shealagh. Natasja Moonen, An Excellent Choice Cavaliers

In Shealagh we have lost a wonderfull person and a great friend.She was one of the kindest persons I knew, always would welcome you in her home and spoiled you with her super cooked meals. I loved spending time with her talking about dogs and all kind of things. We always had great fun when we went out for diner with Norma and Gordon and our American friends. Shealagh we will miss you. Ria and Jan Kavelaars v.'t Burgstse Hof Cavaliers

FINLAND

Very sad day for Cavalier and Charlie breeding all over the world. I had the pleasure to meet her in February and learn from her about the Charlies. My condolences to her family and close friends. Heidi Pekkarinen  Kennel Baletta's

It was sad news - a big loss. Shealagh has left us. Too early. She was such an incredibly good and successful breeder with a genuine love for dogs and animals in general. And had always such a warm, sweet and polite manner. This made her special. Best of British - now gone. We all are sad but we ought to be thankful for having had the opportunity to have such a unique person with us, working so hard for our breed. Annukka Paloheimo (Anncourt)

R.I.P   Pauliina Lantta

Such sad news. Shealagh was one of the persons in the Cavalier world that I really looked up to. My sincere condolences to her family.  Virpi -  Jatomic Cavaliers

ITALY

In memory of this great person, I express my gratitude for her large effort in the selection of CKCS. I hope that, in heaven above, she might be proud, herself, those who seriously and lovingly, they commit so much for this wonderful breed. thanks Shealagh...Mariolina Zanandrea, del Colle di Giano Kennel

I have not personally met Shealagh Waters but she will live on in the eyes of my sweet Rosebury Island Breeze, a direct descendant of Maibee Montrose ...
I like to think that now Shealagh is over the Rainbow Bridge where all her cavaliers that she loved so much and now will be with her forever. A hug from the heart to all her family. Maria Giuliana Murianni CAVALIERDREAM 

My condolences to family, I am lucky to have known her and to have a Maibee in my family. Will always remember her and her kindness. I am very sad. Veronica Tarozzi

SWITZERLAND

We would like to say a last thank you for the good time we 
spent together with Shealagh and Bill, real happy moments 
filled with a lot of laughs. And also for the wonderful days 
we spend together in Switzerland. Dear Shealagh, we will miss 
you so much. Dear Bill, we send you all our thoughts and 
wish you strength in this difficult time.  Gunilla Kühni 
(Stonehill's)  and Josiane Matthey-Doret 
 


NORWAY

 


It was a very sad day when I read the passing of Shealagh
Waters. The Cavalier world has lost one of the very best.
A special proud moment I always remember was when
Shealagh judge the Cavalier Club Show in Norway in 2003,
and put up two of my dogs as BOB & BOS, and in 2009 at the
Club Show in Malvern, when she became Best in Show with UK
CH Lanola Santana of Maibee, and me & “Xander” CH Bonitos
Companeros X-Treme was Res.Best in Show. Still remember many
years ago visitting her and Bill’s house and met all the lovely Cavaliers
and Charlies. The thoughts are with Bill and the rest of her family
and friends at this time. Please pass on my deepest
condolences to Bill and the family. Rest in peace.
 Unni Lima Olsen, Magic Charm’s Cavaliers 

 
 ESTONIA

 
Just too hard to believe! What a tragical loss to all of us! My 
condolences to every cavalier owner,-breeder and -friend! 
Special sympathy to Shealagh`s family and friends - it is such 
a tragical loss... I am deeply sad! R.I.P.Shealagh. Urve Tipp 
 
 
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
 
Such a sad day. My thoughts are with Shealagh's family at this,
 most darkest of times. Shealagh had a gift and a talent, and we 

 are all so honoured to have been here to share her wonderful time

with us. "At dheis de go raibh a h-anam" Shealagh. May you 
Rest in Peace. Evan Ryan
 
Such a deep wave of sadness came on  15th Nov. to learn 
of the untimely death of a much loved and  respected lady, 
and one whom I felt privileged to call a friend even though 
we  may not have met very often I  always felt enclosed in 
the warmth of her friendship. It was such a pleasure to sit 
and talk to her and also to be in  the company of Bill and 
herself and to see the wonderful close happy relationship
they shared.   So many people loved and admired her and 
she always  had a little of herself to give to each one, and she 
will live on in the  memories of all those who had the pleasure 
of sharing some of her time.  I shall  always be so grateful to 
her for the wonderful and beautiful  King Charles  Spaniels she 
so generously let me have to show in Ireland. Our Charlie and 
Cavalier world will be so  much the poorer for her loss, but the 
joy of knowing she will live on through her wonderful dogs and
the legacy she has left will,  in time bring a wonderful smile of 
remembrance to all of us who had the pleasure and privilege of
knowing  Shealagh. To Bill, her family, Tanya and her very 
close friends our deepest and sincere condolences and I hope 
the following few  lines will give strength in the time to come.
“When I must leave you for a little while.
  Please go on bravely with a  smile,
  And For my sake and in my  name
  LIVE ON AND DO ALL THINGS THE  SAME.
Evelyn Hurley and  family LAHUME



LATVIA
 
We  would like to say sorry about  this sad news. We are 
proud that in Latvia we have cavaliers with pedigree line 
from Maibee Cavaliers. We hope for the family to find a 
strength to continue this work. R.I.P. Shealagh. 
Diana Struce and all cavalier owners from Latvia.
 

 

THE TRIBUTES CONTINUE....

USA

 

 

 

Very sad day. I have fond memories of visiting her pretty cottage, seeing all of the lovely dogs. She was not doing much with Cavaliers at the time, the Charlies were the focus. I remember saying these (cavaliers) should be in the ring...she and Bill laughed and said there was no time...wow! Guess they made time. :) I am so sorry for the family. God bless. She and Bill were wonderful hosts (I have to say I've not found anyone in the UK anything but), full of laughter and delight in their families. There is a void in the world today. Jo Ann Carvill BJ Cavaliers

 

I'm so sad reading it. I didn't know Shealagh but some of my friends did and they always said that she was such a wonderful and sweet person. My deepest condolences to Shealagh's family and close friends.  Joanna Bronowicka

 

I so very saddened to hear of this news. I hadn't realized that Shealagh had not been well. The Cavalier community has lost one of it's great lights. Please pass my condolences onto her family. Kim Kaslow. Ballymena Cavaliers

 

It is extremely sad to hear this. She did so much great for the Cavalier breed. One of the very best for sure.Sending thoughts of comfort to her family and friends. Rest in peace. Siv Jendresen   Nordictouch Cavaliers

I am very sorry to hear that Shealagh Waters has passed away. She was an icon in the breed, full of knowledge and a love for dogs. How sad that two great Cavalier breeders, Molly Coaker and Shealagh Waters, are both gone now....My sympathy to Shealagh’s family and friends. Joanne Nash

Words do an injustice in explaining how much the Cavalier World, friends and family will miss Shealagh.  She will remain very alive in our memories and admiration.  I like to believe that when we lose someone as special as Shealagh they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we've lost makes them part of us.  Thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and her entire family – my condolences. CJ Brogan BroBerry Cavaliers

Please accept my sincere condolences to all of the Maibee family members. I hope as time heals your hearts your memories will be filled with all of the happy times you shared with Shealagh and that you'll continue to enjoy the rich legacy that she leaves behind.Chris Meager- Fair Oaks                                                                                                                                              

It is hard to write this down, even harder to imagine the Cavalier or Charlie world in the UK being without Shealagh.  There is no one who could fill her shoes but so many, because of her generosity with her great dogs, who will carry on her lines and remember her wonderful, always specific advice.  She was remarkable, genuinely that amazing combination of strong and kind.  She listened and she answered wisely.  In my mind she will always be an idol, the kind of example I could never forget, her leadership in every way so worthy of respect. To her family and many friends, I offer my condolences.  I loved the visits I was lucky enough to have to her beautiful home, the wonderful times I spent gazing at and trying to memorize the faces of her beautiful dogs.  I will never eat Minestrone soup without remembering her with a smile.  England, for me, will never be the same. Linda Compton Artistree Cavaliers 

I SAID, "OH NO!" WHEN I JUST NOW READ, SHEALEAGH WATERS HAD DIED. WHAT A LOSS TO OUR CAVALIER WORLD. I MET THE LADY ONCE/ NEVER KNEW HER, BUT ADMIRED/ DROOLED OVER HER DOGS. THE MAIBEE NAME SAYS IT ALL: CONSISTENCY OF TYPE: THE RESULT OF A GREAT ARTIST.  MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. X Marlene Anderson Castlekeep Cavaliers

While I didn't know Shealagh well, I enjoyed spending time with her and Bill ringside whether it was in the UK or the US.  She always had time to visit and offer suggestions or directions.  I am so fortunate to have children and grandchildren by her beautiful dogs.  My condolences to Bill, Wendy, Andrew, grandson, sister, Tanya, and all of family and friends.  The Cavalier and Charlie Worlds have lost a gracious lady who had an wonderful eye for dogs. Karen Matters CircleCity Cavaliers

I was in awe before I met her, the Maibee line has and continues to be one of the influential pedigrees for our Cavaliers and I'm sure the Charlie's as well.  Getting to know Shealagh It didn’t take long to see why she was so successful.  She had a fabulous eye for a dog, she knew what she liked and knew what worked in a breeding program.  She was gracious enough to share her knowledge and wisdom to my eager ears, something I will always cherish and remember.  She was a great cook with a quick wit, always polite and not a complainer.  She had the gift of Hospitality!   I will miss her, her vast knowledge, and her contributions to our breed. Bill, Wendy, Tanya, my sincere heartfelt wish is that you will be comforted and surrounded by the love so many share for your family!  Trudy Owens Cedar Creek Cavaliers

This is such a sad day for Bill, all of Shealagh's family and friends and the Cavalier world.  To say her influence was huge and widespread is an understatement.  Almost everyone of us probably has Maibee in their dogs pedigree.  One of my most special moments was Shealagh putting up two of my girls for Winners Bitch and Reserve Winners Bitch at the Specialty in Atlanta.  To be acknowledged by Shealagh Waters, it just didn't get much better than that. Lana Adair Two Rivers Cavaliers

We were truly saddened to hear the news of the passing of Shealagh Waters. She was a kind and ever gracious lady. Her Maibee Cavaliers have made a mark in the breed and her wonderful writings about Cavaliers and ETs were so enlightening. She gave so much of herself. Our thoughts are with Bill and the rest of her family at this time. We were so fortunate to have had her judge at our BACKCSC Specialty. Jo Anne Mittelman Loch Lomond Cavaliers

I was profoundly saddened to learn the news. What a huge loss for Cavaliers and Charlies, and for our sport. Shealagh was such a gracious lady; a discerning judge, a generous mentor to all, but most importantly, a talented and accomplished breeder. The Maibees are admired the world over, and have contributed to countless breeding programs. I think back on a few special dinners in California with Shealagh and Bill and others over specialty weekends, and having the pleasure of announcing at several shows she judged, which allowed for a few moments of hushed, wicked banter between classes. Cherished memories. My thoughts are with Bill and her family, who will miss her most of all. Allan Reznik Editor-in-Chief. Dogs in Review magazine.  Cavalier fancier

Carol and I had the pleasure of visiting with Shealagh and Bill at Mill Farm where we were warmly greeted.  I was thrilled to see the great stud dog Maibee Montrose and later was taken through the kennels to see all the other beautiful Cavaliers.  She was such a nice lady and graciously took time with two unknown but ambitious Cavalier lovers.  We send our heart felt condolences to Bill and Family.  God Bless. Hollis and Carol Land Huntland Cavaliers

  

 

It was with great sadness that we read of the passing of Shealagh Waters. Such a loss, she will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to her family.  Barbara Garnett-Wilson and Roy Wilson Laughing Cavaliers

I had the honor of sitting with Shealagh at the awards dinner last year. This was the first time I met her in person. The room lit up with her presence, the respect for her was evident. Quietly I sat watching her receive all the awards for her due diligence in showing and breeding her cavaliers. It was an evening I will cherish for a lifetime. Across the globe she will shine in the eyes of her beautiful dogs and their progeny, including my own. Rest peacefully Shealagh. Sending prayers of comfort to Bill,Tanya and her family.Liz Keane Kean Cavaliers

While I didn't know Shealagh well, I was privileged to have been able to visit her and Bill in their wonderful home which brimmed with warmth and love and of course their much beloved Cavaliers and Charlies.  She was a gracious, happy hostess, freely communicating her enthusiasm for and knowledge of Cavaliers, and it was an unforgettable evening, especially being able to see Montrose in person. May her important legacy to the Cavalier world  continue to influence the breed for many years to come. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and her family at this time. Kathy Fowler

What a wonderful lady, such a tragic loss. Shealagh stoic, to the end. I am sure at Rainbow Bridge she has already rounded up all the Cavaliers and Charlies, she and Molly will be having such a good time. My love and thoughts are with all those closest to her. She will be missed enormously, but all over the world, in her wonderful breedings of cavaliers she will be smiling back at us. Thank you Shealagh for what you have given all of us Cavalier lovers. I am certainly proud to have Maibee in my lines...I promise to move on with then wisely. Karen Cusick Veribas Cavaliers

I did not know Mrs Waters but have been astounded to see the craftsmanship and her artistry via Maibee Montrose continue his prepotency through multi generations. I hope she is resting in peace knowing how awestruck those of us who are serious breeders are grateful to her for sharing her dogs . I will always be indebted to her in giving me a goal to aspire to. Thank you, and God bless the family. Terri Hussain 

 

Although we weren't fortunate enough to know Shealagh personally...we feel blessed to have a breeding program so greatly influenced by the love and dedication of this great lady.  Every dog we have goes back to her Maibee lines.  The Cavalier world is something special...all of us connected only by the love for these wonderful little creatures.  Shealagh's legacy will live on forever.  Our sincere prayers and wishes for comfort go out to her family in this most difficult time. 

Vicky Bailey and Shoney McNabb Derbyrun~Folklore

 

AUSTRALIA

Dek and I are in shock as we only recently heard that Shealagh was ill. As your may remember we had the priviledge of spending time with Shealagh and Bill when we visited her Maibee kennel whilst on a trip to Crufts. Shealagh was a real lady, very beautiful and kind and an inspiration to everyone in the Cavalier world. Shealagh's Cavaliers are known and loved the world over and she will never be forgotten for her contribution to our wonderful breed. Our deepest sympathies to Bill and her family. Kind Regards Sylvia and Dek Pabian

Ray and I would also like to say how saddened we are to hear of Shealagh's passing. Shealagh & Bill always made us both feel very welcome. A lovely lady, Shealagh was the one I respected as a person who truly knew Breed type. Our sincere condolences to Bill & all the family. Shealagh will be greatly missed by all who knew her & remembered for her great knowledge in the Cavalier world by those who had not met her personally.  RIP Shealagh.  Sally & Ray Paterson

I too would like to join the others who remembered Shealagh and her enormous contribution to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and send my condolences to her family. Dot Morgan Staromah

We at KORGIL are saddened by the loss of Shealagh, not only because of the exceptional Cavaliers she bred and the contribution she made to the breed,but for the kindness in her heart. Our sincere sympathy are sent across the miles to Bill and all family members. Our kindest thought and prayers are with you all during this sad time.God Bless. Geoffrey Gillies KORGIL cavaliers & Chinese Crested

We have been saddened by the loss of a beautiful lady who made such a huge impression on the Cavalier world, many dogs worldwide have the Maibee affix lurking in their pedigree somewhere. Condolences go out to Bill and her family. I am sure she will be terribly missed by those who loved & knew her, and our breed will mourn the loss of someone who owned and bred beautiful dogs. Di Wyness Oronsay Cavaliers

Condolences to Shealagh’s family. I do not know Shealagh but have often admired her beautiful dogs and the descendants of the Maibee prefix. Rest in Peace Shealagh with all your beautiful departed furkids at the Rainbow Bridge. Jan Kelly Clarelly Kennels

A sad day indeed! The Maibee dogs in both Cavalier King Charles Spaniels & King Charles Spaniels have made their mark around the World & are known for their excellence. This lady contributed much to the dogs that we currently know & admire today. I can remember seeing her Judge in Melbourne some years ago & respecting her knowledge & thoroughness to search for a breed type that satisfied her opinion of what she believed the breed to be. We are now all poorer for her loss, but so glad for the time that she walked amongst us. ... Condolences to her family & friends. R. I. P. Shealagh. With the deepest of respect from Glenda & Keith Cheney. Kweznay Kennels.

My sincere condolences to Bill and all Shealagh's family. Shealagh's was truely a wonder woman for the Cavalier and Charlie world. I visited Shealagh and Bill and was priviledged to have seen all the lovely cavaliers they both had under the Mabee and Rytonian prefix. What a sad few years we have had, losing the best. Chris Abbysfield

My condolences to Bill and all Shealagh's family at this very sad time. Shealagh and Bill made me so welcome in their home on several occasions.  The cavalier and charlie world will be much the poorer for her passing. Shealagh will be sadly missed. Love Rosemary Duffy Caperway

My condolences to Bill and his family over their loss of Shealagh. I remember meeting both on a trip to England some years ago and they were most gracious wellcoming us into their home and showing us all their beautifull dogs. Shealagh will be sadly missed by all. Mary-Anne. Marcavan Cavaliers

What a tragic loss to the cavalier world. My condolences to Bill and Shealagh's family. A woman to be respected an admired for her contribution to our beautiful breed. Kym Brooksby Cavashon 

 She is out of pain and I'm sure that "Clayton" was waiting for her and they are together again. Rest in peace my friend. Karen Paul Leisureview

 

How tragic. Our thoughts are with her family. Janice Humphries

I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to Bill and to Shealaghs family at this sad time. What a tragedy and what a loss to everyone who knew her and to the Cavalier and Charlie world. I feel very priviledge to have met and spent some time with this great lady, and I, like others, mourn her passing. Marilyn Madigan Merseyport Cavaliers 
 

 

 Sincere condolences to Bill and family on the loss of a truly wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many around the globe. Rest in peace dear Shealagh. Julia Logan  Trescaval Cavaliers.  

My sincere condolences at the passing of a great lady and valued benefactor of Cavaliers.  In 2005 I was in a group of Cavalier breeders visiting UK and we were priveleged to spend some time with Sheelagh and Bill, appreciating their warmth and hospitality.and admiring their beautiful dogs. The dog world will be the poorer with this sad news. Bettie Miller Kamilairi

  

I have just now read the incredible sad news of the loss of Shealagh.As you are well aware, Norma, you introduced me to Shealagh and Bill on my trips from Australia to the UK.She left a lasting and wonderful  impression. A beautiful, lovely lady in every sense of the word. It was always easy to see that Shealagh was held in the highest possible regard and will clearly be sadly missed......I can still picture her lovely smile. My deepest condolances to Bill and family and of course her many friends including you Norma and Gordon. Darren Watson

 
What a great loss for her family and the world of Cavaliers and Charlies.  Our condolences to Bill and all her family, and all the girls at Maibee.

Diana and Harvey Felton Feltridge Cavaliers 

I was President of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Victoria here in Australia in 2003 when Shealagh and Bill came over here to judge, Bill did the Toy Dog Club Show and Shealagh did our Specialty, and made a presentation to me of an egg with hand painted cavaliers on it which I shall treasure even more now.. They were both lovely people and it was a pleasure  to meet them and show them around. I did meet them again this year when my wife Maryanne and I were in England and attended the Club Show when they won BIS with Maibee Make Believe. Please pass on to Bill and the rest of her family our heartfelt sympathy at  this sad time for all in the dog world. Maryanne and Brian Van Geyzel. Brimarvan Cavaliers

 
 
 


 

 

 

 

  

 

 

FUNERAL DETAILS

Shealagh's funeral will be on Thursday, 24th November 2011 at 12.30pm - at Mountsett Crematorium, Ewehurst Road. Dipton. Stanley. Co Durham. DH9 9JP All friends are welcome to attend and there will be refreshments afterwards at a local hotel - further details to follow.

 

“It would be greatly appreciated, by Shealagh's family, if you could email Norma Inglis at ncraigowl@btinternet.com if you are planning to attend the funeral on Thursday 24th November 2011 and staying on for the after service refreshments.This is in order to try to establish numbers for catering. The numbers are required by Monday 21st November at the latest. The hotel, which will be local, will be announced shortly.”

The family have requested that flowers from family only be sent to the Crematorium, but as Shealagh loved flowers, if anyone else would like to send flowers these can be sent to the house. The address is MILL FARM. CHOPWELL. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. NE17 7JU.

Instead of flowers, a donation in Shealagh’s memory, may be made to “THE MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE” and sent to Watson’s. Funeral Directors Ltd. 282, Old Durham Rd. Gateshead. NE8 4BP.

After the funeral, the gathering for refreshments will be at GIBSIDE HOTEL. FRONT STREET. WHICKHAM. NE16 4JG This is approx 6 miles from Mountsett Crematorium turning left as you leave onto the A692 then eventually left onto the B6316 and then left onto Front Street. Whickham B6317.

LASTING MEMORIES.........

 

A few words of condolences doesn't always cover the depth of association and feelings involved, and a more detailed tribute is merited.
I am sure there are many who would like to post a longer, more personal piece about their individual involvement with Shealagh and the Maibees. If anyone would like to either acknowledge this or say a bit more, please feel free to do so by emailing me on ncraigowl@btinternet.com and I will display it here. 

Time to say Goodbye

Lorraine Gillhespy (Lorphil CKCS & KCS)

It is with great sadness that I write this tribute to a wonderful friend, not only of mine for almost 40 years, but a friend of an uncountable number of people throughout the world where there is so much love, admiration and respect for Shealagh as a breeder, exhibitor and international judge of Cavaliers and King Charles Spaniels. Shealagh died, at home, in the early hours of Tuesday 15^th November following five months of a terminal illness. The North East of England has always been a haven for true friendship and Shealagh has always been there for so many of us over the years.

Shealagh loved all animals from being a very young child; in her early days she used to “ find “ dogs to bring home, much to her parents disgust. They bought her a pony, instead of a dog, on the understanding that it would not be expected to live in the house and so her passion for showing began. She competed, successfully of course, each weekend at gymkhanas and local agricultural shows. During her early adult years she worked both in the Civil Service and then in a local teaching hospital as a Medics Physics technician. I know that Shealagh thoroughly enjoyed this work but after her marriage to Harry and the birth of her son, Andrew and daughter Wendy, she moved to Burnopfield with her family to help her uncle Tom run his farm. Shealagh enjoyed milking the cows and driving the farm tractor. 

THE CAVALIERS

  Like many people who are denied having a dog as a child, Shealagh was determined to have one at home for her and her children and as we know there is no breed like a Cavalier that fulfils this better. So she bought a richly marked blenheim bitch,”Amber” sired by Pargeter Dusty Answer and a second bitch “ Heidi of Mayville”. Even in those very early years her Cavaliers were so well known for their fabulous rich, albeit heavily marked, colouring.

In those early days ( 1970’s ) a mentor of many Cavalier folk in the North East was Caroline Gatheral and as Shealagh always said Caroline talent-spotted Heidi at a local agricultural show, persuading Shealagh that she would have a lot of fun showing this bitch and so she did. Heidi was her foundation bitch and initially her pups were registered with her SWEETBRIAR affix. Following her move to Mill Farm, Chopwell, in 1979, she changed her affix to MAIBEE, giving her daughter Wendy the Sweetbriar affix. Wendy, this year, has registered her very first litter of pups using this affix, not of Cavaliers as one might have expected, but of Papillons.

 Where does anyone begin to acknowledge the influence that Maibee breeding has had on the Cavalier world of dogs.

The first Cavalier litter bred by Shealagh was in 1972, this litter being sired by a richly marked blenheim dog “ Syretta Bracken” bred by Joyce Jay and owned by Pauline and Ian Sidgwick. This litter produced a richly marked blenheim dog, Sweetbriar Billie Joe who won well for Ann Irvine, winning a Junior Warrant and one CC and Billie Joe’s litter sister Sweetbriar Capricious Carrie who incidentally was the foundation bitch for Bill & Ann Moffatt’s Rytonion kennels. Sweetbriar Billie Joe was eventually mated to Astra of Maplehurst, the resulting litter producing Shealagh’s first Champion blenheim bitch Maibee a Misprint and a CC winning dog for Pat Calvert Maibee a Baronet.

Shealagh continued to use her skills when choosing stud dogs – she greatly admired Cavalier dogs from the Homerbrent, Lymrey, Ricksbury & Salador kennels as well as using her own Indianna Maibee and Maibee Lorphil Lagonda.

Craigowl Dixon (Ch Lymrey Royal Reflection of Ricksbury/Ch. Craigowl Silkience) was to prove to be the most suitable choice for Shealagh in that he sired the most influential of Shealagh’s stud dogs – MAIBEE MONTROSE.  “ Taylor “ was lightly shown as a youngster; it was as a stud dog that he came into his own. He is the sire of the current breed record holder Ch. Keyingham Branwell, also the sire of many other English, American and German Champions. Shealagh has bred seven beautiful blenheim Champion bitches and more recently bred the multi CC winning dog Ch. Maibee Make Believe this being her first male Cavalier Champion. “Hairy” won his first CC at the tender age of 9 mths old, then a further two more before he reached his first birthday and now aged 3 yrs old has a total of 31 CC’s. “Hairy” has sired Shealagh’s latest Champion dog, Ch. Lanola Siesta of Maibee owned by Shealagh and bred by her good friend Stephen Goodwin.

One of Shealagh’s proudest moments was when the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, in 2009, celebrated their top dogs in a Parade of Champions at their Championship show. Montrose was again Top Cavalier Stud dog, Top Toy Stud dog and fourth top All Breeds Stud dog in the UK. After the Parade of Champions was finished Shealagh was invited to take Montrose on a lap of honour in recognition of his outstanding stud dog achievements. The wonderful applause and the standing ovation he received was unbelievable.

On that day Shealagh won

. a huge minor puppy with Make Believe at his first show,

. the bitch CC with Maibee Shine On and

. the Dog CC and B.I.S. with Ch. Lanola Santana of Maibee

This was a day that many of us dream of and a day that Shealagh would never forget.

THE CHARLIES

As one of the most successful breeders of King Charles Spaniels for almost 35 years, in partnership with Joyce Robins, ( Maplehurst ) Shealagh has bred or owned more than 30 Champions. Joyce Robins told me that her first meeting with Shealagh was at UK Toy Dog Championship show 35 years ago. Joyce had taken Maplehurst Sebastienne to the show as she was to be sold to a young Irish exhibitor. He considered her to be too big. Shealagh, who had been talking to this young man, fell in love with this blenheim and bought her. Sebastienne became her foundation bitch and so began a long and lasting friendship and eventually partnership, that never wavered, between Joyce and Shealagh. They and their breeding, based on the Zepherine kennels of Joyce Birchall’s, have been a force to be reckoned with for all these years. Shealagh also had very much admired the Tudorhurst King Charles Spaniels bred by Mrs Alicia Pennington. In the early days Maplehurst Sebastienne was so important to Shealagh’s breeding programme as was Ch. Maibee Carolina whose influence is still evident in her Charlies today.

Shealagh’s first King Charles Champion was a blenheim dog, bred by Joyce, Ch. Maplehurst Romeo; he was twice BOB at Crufts and her first homebred Champion was the tricolour bitch - Ch. Maibee Carolina.The blenheim dog Ch. Maplehurst Romeo, the ruby Ch. Larkrise Red Robin and the prepotent tricolour Ch. Maibee Clayton have all contributed to the qualities seen in Maibee dogs today. “Clayton” was undoubtedly such an infuential particolour stud dog, producing either Champions or CC winners in most of his litters. The ruby Ch. Larkrise Red Robin is behind so many quality whole colours of today, mine included. These dogs have had a lasting influence in the breeding programmes of other kennels. It should be remembered that Maibee / Maplehurst breeding in King Charles Spaniels have won CCs at Crufts in each of the four colours and were the first post war kennel in this country to have owned and bred Champions in all four colours. Shealagh and Joyce also had the distinction in the mid 90’s of winning the Our Dogs Top Toy Breeders award three years in succession.

Ch. Maibee Absolutely Fabulous also has had a strong influence, being top sire for two years and at ten years of age sired a litter of three Champions for Shealagh – Ch. Maibee Leyla, Ch. Maibee Leah and for David Anderson & Ian Watt Ch. Maibee Lola of Nisyros. Also bred by Shealagh and owned by David and Ian is the breed’s lastest Champion bitch - Ch. Maibee Dominique. Shealagh would have been so proud to know that her tricolour dog puppy Maibee Mr Kipling ( Eli to his friends ) is joint top puppy for 2011. As we move to the end of 2011 we can look back on the influence that Shealagh’s thoughtful breeding of Maibee Teddie ( sired by Barbara Plews Tewhit kennels) has had in siring Ch. Maibee Theo, the tricolour lad who is currently top King Charles Spaniel and who has represented the breed, so ably handled by Tania Ireland, to many Toy group placings. The most memorable & proud moment for Shealagh this year was at Birmingham Championship show in August when Theo won Best of Breed and then went on to win the Toy Group. A few weeks after this win I sat with Shealagh, Bill Tanya and Wendy whilst we watched the Dog World video of Theo achieving this very special win. Even though her health was not good, this gave Shealagh such a boost.

With Shealagh’s help and advice, which was always given freely and willingly, other breeders and exhibitors have benefited and had success with their King Charles Spaniels. I well remember Shealagh advising me to have a litter from my first home bred ruby bitch after she won her first CC. “ Put her away, let her enjoy motherhood and bring her back out when she has bodied up”. This I did and I was fortunate to gain two more CC’s making Ch. Lorphil Red Lace my first Charlie Champion. Naturally the breeding, behind Spice for three generations was Maplehurst and Maibee and this breeding has given me much success with my current Charlies. 

Shealagh’s Cavaliers and Charlies have always been healthy and long living; full of breed type, sound and with wonderful temperaments. One only has to visit Mill Farm to be made feel very welcome and see the many aged Cavaliers and Charlies still enjoying life to the full, including Montrose.

 

Shealagh, up until her death, was Chairman of the King Charles Spaniel Club and Treasurer of the North East of England Toy Dog Society. Shealagh first began judging in 1979, and with her husband Bill Moffatt, who supported Shealagh in all that she did, has judged all over the world, including judging King Charles Spaniels at Crufts in 2001.

Shealagh and Bill have shared many interests over the years they have been together – both excelling in cooking, being perfect hosts to friends and family, enjoying many a weekend escape to London – Shealagh shopping whilst Bill would be booking a Theatre visit. They both thoroughly enjoyed listening to good music and for those unable to attend Shealagh’s funeral on Thursday 24^th November at 12.30pm at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton, Co. Durham, please listen to a piece of music that will be played during the service – Russell Watson’s version of “ You Raise me Up”, so very appropriate.

Dear Shealagh – we will all miss you terribly, you will be forever in our hearts, remembered with great pride and never forgotten. Lorraine.

 

 

Kevan Berry and Brian Rix   (Ricksbury Cavaliers)

On Tuesday, the 15^th November, in the early morning, the telephone rang with the news of Shealagh passing; as in all she did in life she barely complained of her illness, a very untimely death.  Shealagh was only in her early sixties, we were grateful she passed away peacefully with loved ones around her.

Brian and I first met Shealagh in the early seventies and our friendship stood the test of time – 40 years.  So many happy memories, Wendy and Andrew were small children at that time it is hard to believe they are mature adults.  Bill, Shealagh, Brian and I enjoyed so much that was good in life – like her first judging appointment in the USA.  Brian and Shealagh were judging consecutive days, him one day, her the next, judging Cavaliers of the West, I think.  Shealagh became, not surprisingly, very popular in the States and judged there many times.  Shealagh made many lasting friendships whilst there.  I well remember the Broadway shows the Hudson river cruises, the wonderful restaurants, the twin towers – happy times we cherish.

At the time of her death Shealagh was Chairman of the King Charles Spaniel Club, her imprint and presence will be sadly missed by them.  It is amazing the knowledge this lady had in her two chosen breeds, it was vast, if you had a problem be it getting a difficult bitch mated, suckling puppies, she had the remedy or good advice. 

She was doubly blessed to have around her a husband Bill, who loved her so much and worked tirelessly to make Chopwell the most beautiful home for her and her outstanding dogs.  Tanya (Shealagh’s 1^st Angel of the North), and will remain so – her Mother must be so proud of her, I know Bill and Shealagh are.  Bill and Tanya, Wendy and Andrew please draw a little comfort safe in the knowledge that Shealagh was loved and admired throughout the world of dogs.  Brian and I are the richer for having known her and send you our heartfelt sympathy at this time

NORMA AND GORDON INGLIS (CRAIGOWL)

Words fail, at the moment..... just raw emotions for Shealagh, Bill, Wendy, Andrew, Thomas and Tanya    


 

Sandra Ireland and David Moger (Charnell/Gayhalo)

No words can express the sadness we felt when we heard of the passing of Shealagh while away in the USA. Such a tragic loss for Bill and her family and to her two breeds, Cavaliers and Charlies. She was a talented breeder and was at the top of her game in both breeds with the lovely Blenheim Ch. Maibee Make Believe and the enchanting little tri Charlie Ch. Maibee Theo who have both won multiple CC's this year. She had a wealth of knowledge which she was happy to share with others and her enthusiasm was infectious. Many a time I have visited Mill Farm and never left at the time I had planned. I can still see her moving dogs up and down the road at midnight under the street lamps so determined was she that we would see everything in her kennel! The hospitality shown to visitors was second to none. Even at short notice guests would be treated to a wonderful meal. Shealagh had a lovely sense of humour and was a kind kind warm hearted person and a true animal lover. I remember her buying battery hens so that they could experience human kindness and the joy of running free.

Our sincere condolences to Bill and the family, and of course to my daughter Tanya who has been at the Maibee kennels for almost 20 years and who has helped to keep the Maibee flag flying during Shealagh's illness.. In a few months time when his loss is not so painful I hope Bill will be able to recount all the wonderful stories of that have happened at Chopwell over the years. Kath Yoxall's visit, the escaping turkeys and the randy goat. I am sure that Shealagh will be laughing along with everyone else.

God Bless and sleep well Shealagh. You will live on through your beautiful dogs and in our happy memories of you.

June and Doug Barraclough (Juette)

On the surface, Shealagh was just an ordinary lady who enjoyed her family, liked buying clothes, eating good food and having the occasional glass of good wine, but inside she had the amazing ability to put dogs and pedigrees together to constantly produce the size, type, conformation and movement we would all like to have in a dog. This has been the case over and over again and we can see it in the number of Champions she produced.  All the limelight, all the wins and being one, if not the most successful Cavalier and Charlie breeder, did not change Shealagh. She remained one of the kindest, generous, helpful people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Her door was always open to everyone. Her cheery phone calls just to say ‘Hello, how are you’, along with other friends helped me through a difficult few weeks last year and I was grateful to her for that.  Shealagh was a great lady and a friend. She will be sorely missed in the dog world. They broke the mould after she arrived.

 

Sue Paterson (Phrenchy)

Shealagh was a lovely person who was always there for you if you needed personal help or doggy help , her smile and her welcome at the door , she was a friend , a person who you could talk to when you needed help . She was a wonderful person who will be missed. My thoughts are with Bill and Shealagh's family and to Tanya. sleep softly Shealagh , we will miss you. 

Colin and Brenda Turnbull (Peakdowns)

Colin and I were so saddened to hear of Shealagh’s passing. Shealagh was a wonderful friend whom we were so blessed to have known. She helped us in so many ways for many years and we are so very grateful to her and we feel privileged to have known her. We will miss Shealagh as we are sure her many friends will too. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bill, Wendy, Andrew, Thomas,her sister Lorna and Tanya. R.I.P Shealagh xx 

 

Denise Parker (Parkbow Chihuahuas)

Having known Shealagh since I was about 10 years old and over ¾'s of my life - I was devastated when I heard the news.  Shealagh was a wonderful, brave lady who remained dignified till the end; she always had a smile and a laugh and some excuse for why she was late for the North East Toy Dog committee meetings....normally Bill's fault.  I for one, will miss her and not only will the Cavalier/Charlie world will be a poorer place without her, but so will the dog show community who will lose the knowledge & wisdom she possessed. Deep down I think we all thought there would be some sort of miracle cure for her, it's a sad, sad day - sleep peacefully.   Denise, Mark, Hannah, Jessica & Lauren
 

 

 

SHEALAGH WATERS - MAIBEE CAVALIERS AND KING CHARLES SPANIELS

Shealagh Waters passed away this morning in her sleep at 4.45 am. Tuesday, 15th November 2011 is a truly sad day for not only Shealagh’s family but for the whole of the Cavalier Community worldwide. Our condolences to Bill, daughter Wendy and her only grandchild Thomas, son Andrew and sister Lorna and to Tanya (Ireland) and the rest of her family and close friends on this dark day. There will be many, many tributes from across the globe in the weeks ahead and I am happy to display these here on ChatterBox at www.cavaliers.co.uk . If anyone feels they would like to express their feelings in respect, please email your message to me ncraigowl@btinternet.com  and this can be displayed. Many may not have known Shealagh personally but the Maibee affix continues to have such a good influence on the breed. Anyone with a love of Cavaliers has reason to feel this loss. In time, her family may get comfort from these tributes and appreciate all our sentiments. This page will remain open indefinitely to receive tributes.

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  A Lady in every sense of the word. Always courteous and with a ready smile. The kindest of demeanour and always willing to help you in your hour of need in any way. These attributes came easily to Shealagh. In our busy lives we all forget many things, but Shealagh is unforgetable, she will remain in our hearts and thoughts for a very long time. The Cavalier and Charlie world has lost a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and all the family. Tina and Dennis Leogem Cavaliers

Tony and I were deeply saddened on hearing the news that Shealagh has passed away.  Her depth of knowledge of the two breeds she cared so passionately about could only be envied by many, and she was always willing to share her knowledge if asked to do so.  A gracious lady who touched the lives of so many, and will be missed so much by her many friends.  Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bill, Wendy, Andrew and Tanya. Rest in Peace dear Shealagh we will miss you. Linda and Tony Flynn (Linjato) 

 

Over the many years we have known Shealagh she has always been respected, not only for her cheerful attitude her vast Knowledge of all things doggy but also for her willingness to help anyone with expert advice freely given not only to her friends but to anyone who cared to ask.Who would have thought earlier this year that we would not be seeing her smiling face around the dog shows she so much enjoyed attending.Our sincere condolences go out to Bill and her two children and to Tanya who has been such an important part in the Maibee Success story. Bryan and Marilyn Claydon (Brymarden)

So very saddened to hear the passing of Shealagh, an icon of our breed and a lovely lady taken from us much too soon. My sincere condolences to Bill and her family at this very sad time. God Bless, Shealagh, my thoughts and prays for you all Gay Lowe (Alawago Cavaliers)

I would like to send my deepest condolences to Bill, Shealagh’s family and to Tanya at this sad time.  Shealagh was so welcoming when I visited to use her wonderful dogs. It was a great pleasure to see so many beautiful Cavaliers and Charlies.  She was always so helpful and supportive, she will be greatly missed by everyone. Sue Hawes (Kersmere)

 

My condolences to the family. Ian Blore

 

Sadly, an exceptional lady and friend of all who knew her, the passing of Shealagh has deeply saddened us all.  My sincere sympathy is extended to Bill and every member of the family.  Personally, I had tremendous respect for Shealagh.  Always a pleasant greeting, never critical of anything said or done.  A renowned breeder and exhibitor of quality in the Cavaliers and King Charles Spaniels, endorsed by the outstanding record of success which she achieved through years of careful breeding.  A year ago we lost Molly and the untimely passing of Shealagh so soon after, creates a huge void in the show arena, which will be difficult to fill.   Heather Wheeler  (Drumhaye)

 

 

It is with great sorrow we learnt about the passing of Shealagh, far, far, to soon. She was one of the nicest, kindest people we were honoured to have known. She will be sadly missed by many of us. Our thoughts are with Bill, family & Tanya at this very sad time. Rest in Peace dear Shealagh.  Hazel & Eddie (Delhaze Cavaliers

 

 

Very sad news. RIP Shealagh. It was an honour to have known you. Thinking of Bill and family xx  Lesley Kilcoyne

 

 A very sad day, thinking of all her family xx  Pam Craig

 

What sad news. Shealagh was always fun, gracious and kind, without even going in to what she achieved in the dog world. My condolences to Bill and the family. Bob H Teasdale

 A very sad day indeed, shocked to read this, Shealagh was truly a wonderful lady, so honored to have known her. The great Affix of Maibee will surely be lit up today in heaven, rest in peace Shealagh, the Rainbow Bridge will have a celebration tea tonight.  Alice Scanlon

Such sad news...Thinking of Bill and the family xx.  Lisa Gamble

 

It is very sad to hear about Shealgh we have two of her Cavaliers at the moment. She was a lovely lady and I am sure she will be sadly missed by all her family and numerous friends from all over the world. PAM & RON MIDDLETON

 

 

So sad to hear about Shealagh. She was a wonderful and kind lady to all. Please pass on our heartfelt condolences to bill and the rest of the family. God bless.  John & Barbara Tranter (Johnjo)

We would like to send our deepest condolences to Shealagh's family at this sad time. A wonderful, friendly lady who will be sadly missed by all. Ian & Anne Gibb-Stuart (Tangledwood Cavaliers)

 Remembering a gracious lady who always had the time to speak or smile and gave generous consideration to all dogs when judging. It was she who kindly gave our Anberan Iced Cappuccino her stud book number in 2004. The quality of her breeding is without question and she will forever have a place in the hearts of fellow breeders and exhibitors.Our condolences to her family and friends, another star has left the stage. Annette & Bernard Flower (Anberan Wholecolours)

 

Please pass on our regards and condolences to Bill and the family. Brian and Audrey Townsend

 

My sincere condolences to Bill + family. R.I.P. Shealagh. Liz Latteck

 

Our thoughts are with Bill, Wendy, Tanya and all the Family.  Shealagh was such a lovely, generous and genuine lady and will be missed deeply.  Rest in Peace Shealagh.   Mandy and Bryan Attwood (Clentview Cavaliers)

Please give Bill and the family my sincerest condolences, my condolences to you and Gordon, I know you were great friend. Jo Handy

 

So sad for Shealagh and her family. A truly lovely lady. The Cavalier and Charlie world has lost a wealth of knowledge .Shealagh will be missed by all who knew her. Thinking of you all, Ellen Renaud

I am so saddened to hear the news of Shealagh's passing. What a wonderful lady she was..a good friend, with always such a warm welcome given to her visitors and a wonderful breeder. Like many I am so grateful to have known her, and also that I have her breeding in some of my dogs. My heartfelt sympathy goes to all her family and especially to Bill, who has been her devoted nurse and carer over these last few months, and to Wendy and Tanya.. who have both been devoted as well.  Shealagh will be sorely missed my so many people, although her legacy will go on through the Cavalier and King Charles world for many years to come.

Jill Allitt Tillashby

   

May I express my sincere condolences to Bill, daughter Wendy & family & Tanya. Shealagh was a kind-hearted, sincere & special lady, who dedicated her life to dogdom. This country has lost a very clever breeder. R.I.P. Shealagh. Gary Thomas (Jonsville)

 

I would like to send my deepest condolences to Bill and all Shealagh's family including Tanya  who I know was so close to Shealagh. You must be heart broken to lose such a special person but at the same time relieved that she is not suffering any more but is at peace.. Shealagh's loss to Cavaliers and Charlies  is immeasurable and I know that she will be greatly missed by everyone who came in to contact with her. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Hilary Bartlett
Korolevsky

 

I was deeply sorry to hear the news of Shealagh's passing. She was a lovely person, kind, funny and a very good and clever breeder. The Cavalier World has lost yet another of the very best. My condolences to Bill and the family. Judy Wright. Yockley.

We are deeply saddened to hear that Shealagh has passed away. Unfortunately we didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Shealagh for a long time but during the time that we spent in Shealagh’s company she was very kind to us, she made us feel welcome and offered us help and guidance as we started to show Angel.  Our thoughts are with Bill, Wendy, Tanya and all those who were close to Shealagh, we are thinking of you all.  Rest in peace Shealagh, we will miss you.  Louise Callaghan, Lee Todd and Angel (Callyspride)

 

The loss of Shealagh to the world of Cavaliers and King Charles Spaniels is a great loss only exceeded in depth by the loss to her family and close friends.  Our thoughts go out to them all at this time.  We will miss Shealagh, she was so lovely to everyone.  We have so much to be grateful for in having known her and in the heritage she leaves behind. Marian and Steve Mynott (Honeybet)

 

The dog world has lost a truly remarkable person  esp the king charles spaniel world, R.I.P Shealagh. Rick & Mark (ARANEL)

  

It is with very heavy heart and great sadness that I send my heartfelt condolences to Bill, Tanya, Wendy and family on the loss of Shealagh….a wonderful, generous, kind and very special lady who touched so many..It was certainly a priviledge to have known her and spend time with her on occasions. For me I was touched by her great and very intense  love she had  for her  dogs. She loved them all  so unreservedly. They were all her precious babies. I have very  fond memories of all those littles Charlies scampering around her ankles in the kitchen wanting her love and affection……they all got some !!  and  of course I had to have a Charlie !  She had so much to give …and will be sadly missed . Now at peace …she would want the healing of her loved ones to start….A truly lovely lady whose memory will live on in our hearts and in the great legacy she leaves behind. Hugs to Bill & Tanya xx Maxine and Andy …(Pamedna)

I was so saddened to hear today of the sad loss of a lovely lady and one of our great breeders, Shealagh was a lovely thoughtful person who had a smile and a chat for people she knew or didn't know - she bred beautiful dogs who she was very proud of.  I would like to send my condolences to Bill, Wendy, and the rest of Shealagh's family. Rest in Peace dear Shealagh. Pauline Roberts

 

 

It is with sadness I send my heartfelt Condolences to the family and friends of Shealagh ,To Bill ,Wendy, Andrew, Thomas. Sister Lorna and of course her right hand lady ,Tanya Shealagh will always be rememberd as a kind, thoughtfull lady with a stockman's eye for the right combination when breeding dogs,She was always the one to beat and was rarely beaten. Blessings and love to you all at this very sad time,Thinking of you always. Sandie Singleton and Family (Celxo)

I was so deeply saddened to read of the very sad death of such a wonderful lady. I feel personally robbed of a friend but also someone who I admired so much for her un-rivalled knowledge of breeding, showing and judging our wonderful Cavaliers and of course Charlies. I am incredibly lucky to have Shealagh’s wonderful Maibee line in my current two show girls and attribute my success to the magnificent strong genes from Shealagh’s dogs . There is no doubt that she was a clever and insightful breeder and the breed has been dealt yet another body blow from which we will find difficulty in recovering. My deepest condolences to Bill who was the most wonderful nurse to Shealagh ,and her family. God Bless. XX Caroline Ackroyd-Gibson (Toraylac)

I just want to say how so sorry I am to hear this sad news. Shealagh was a lovely and very special lady and she will be so missed. She always had time to speak to anyone. My thoughts go to Bill and to all the family. Jean Salisbury (Clopsville)

Such sad news, my deepest condolences to Bill, Wendy and all the family. Shealagh was a wonderful, brave lady who bore her illness with great dignity. I for one will miss her and the Cavalier world will be a poorer place without her, Sleep Peacefully Shealagh xxx  Karen Bacon

Such a special lady and what knowledge & wisdom she possessed, the Cavalier world will miss her so much. To Bill, Wendy, Tanya and all of her friends & family we send our condolences, you're in our thoughts. RIP Shealagh. xxx Elaine, Ray & Spindlepoints

So sad to read this. Our sincere condolences to Bill and their families. Rest in peace Shealagh. Elaine Berwick and Mary Rees (Merrylaine & Symra)

So sad to hear about Shealagh. Rest Peacefully. Bridgette Evans (Svena)

I am so sorry. Sheena Stevens (Kilnshena)

Rest in Peace Shealagh, my condolences to her family and friends also.
Sue Sutcliffe (Aristor)

Shealagh was one of the first I knew upon entering the show world .......... a lovely lady with a great knowledge of Cavaliers (and Charlies). My thoughts and condolences to Bill, Tanya, Wendy, family and friends. The world of cavaliers is the poorer for her passing, rest in peace, Shealagh. Ruth Smith

My thoughts are with Shealagh's family at this very sad time,she was a very sweet person and an excellent breeder. R.I.P . Betty Storar (Ewecote)

So sorry. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but her reputation and the comments have said it all. R.I.P. sweet lady. Flo Sinclair

Shealagh was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to all the family. Elspeth Glen (Sandbrae)

So sorry.A lovely lady and a doyen of the breed lost to us. Sincere condolences to Bill and family. Barbara Reese (Tambro)

Sad to hear of Shealagh's passing - I saw her at many shows. She will be a great loss to the Cavalier world. Condolences to all her family and friends. Rest in peace Shealagh. Anne Dunbar

A sad day indeed. Such a tragic loss. Mary Cunningham (Verheyen)

 May I send my deepest condolences to Shealagh's Family and Tanya. Shealagh was a special lady and may the Maibee affix go on for many Years to come. R.I.P.  Diane Whitfield (Bevelmount).

 

This is such sad news. Shealagh was a warm, amusing person who made one feel comfortable at the first meeting. There is little more I can say; others have said it all. Jane Naylor (Du Nid du Faisan)

A very sad day.....my condolences to Bill and her family. Rest in peace Shealagh. You will be missed by many. Ann Stocks (Rebinya)

Our thought are with you all at this very sad time xx  Carol and Keith Dixon

Mum & I were so very saddened to hear the news this morning. Our hearts go out to Bill and Tanya, and the rest of the family, who must console themselves with the fact she is now out of pain and at rest. A great loss not only to Cavaliers and Charlies, but dogdom in general. R.I.P Shealagh. Lucy & Diana (Harana)

A wonderful Lady and a great breeder.......gone but never forgotten.She will be missed by us all.....sending love to all who are close to her.

Wendy and Dave Taylor [Rosscrea]

Have known Shealagh for a long time, she was a very kind warm lady, who always made time for you, her knowledge of cavaliers & king charles was second to none, her legacy will live on through her fabulous dogs, my thoughts go out to Bill, Wendy, Andrew & Tanya, R.I.P Shealagh. Olive Davison

So so sad to read the news that Shealagh has passed away, although she is now at peace and the dreaded demons can hurt her no longer. My heart goes out to Bill, Tanya and the family, it will be a truly dreadful time for them. Ellie Mordecai (Millhill)

How very sad. Shealagh's loved ones have lost a very special person, and the dog world has lost an icon. Now resting in peace and pain free. Veronica Hull (Telvara)

Such sad news. My thoughts are with her family and close friends. Rest in peace now Shealagh and I am sure she will be watching over all her dogs and family and the shows. Her determination to live life to the full and her dogs being very important to her was seen by all when despite being so ill she managed to draw strength to attend many shows to watch her beloved dogs. A strong lady, one her family and friends must be so proud and honoured to have loved and known her. Ann-Marie Cullen  

I was so sad to hear of Sheila’s passing, my heart goes out to her family especially Bill and Tanya who were so devoted to her. She was a lovely lady who I personally had great respect for, she was always quick to help and advise when asked .You have to take comfort from the knowledge that she is no longer in pain and is probably putting the world of dogs to rights with Molly and co.  Rhonda Banks. Choya

 

My sincere condolences to Bill and all the family at this very sad time. I only really got to know Shealagh a few years ago but the impact she had on me during those few years will remain with me forever. I was truly touched by her gentle kind nature, never boastful of her many successes in the show ring and always willing to share a few golden nuggets of wisdom and experience, to encourage fellow exhibitors and novice breeders such as myself. R.I.P Shealagh. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Marion Gray Evarclasi Cavaliers

 

Our sincere condolences to Bill, Wendy and family. Shealagh was a lovely lady who helped us lots when we first started in cavaliers, In both breeding and showing she will be greatly missed by all. Ernie & Anita(Ladash Cavaliers)

 

The shock and sadness at the untimely death of Shealagh will be felt deeply by her many friends in this country and abroad. In breeding, showing & judging she had the respect of all. Shealagh was a wonderful person in so many ways & each of us has our special memories. There is no doubt we are the poorer for her passing. Our thoughts are with Bill, all the family and Tanya. Marie and Kirstie (Cotterlee & Merryoth )

Shealagh was such a “beautiful lady” in every sense of the word and her grace and affection  will be sadly missed by all who knew her.  It is all so tragic when she was so happy and just at the pinnacle of such a glittering career in both Cavaliers and King Charles.  A career which she had worked hard to achieve and one which has touched so many hearts here and in many countries abroad.  A career which has been so influential that it will be embedded in the history books forever never to be forgotten. Shealagh should be an inspiration to us all. Sleep easy now my friend and rest in peace.  My thoughts are with Bill, Wendy, Tanya and the family at this very sad time and may it help them to know that so many people are grieving with them. Lynn Crane - Cranvarl Cavaliers

If anyone should have written a book it was Shealagh. Her knowledge and  experience have been invaluable to so many people from around the world. On saying that I don’t know where she would have found the time. As she was always on the go, with one thing or another. Yet there was always time to help and advise, or comfort whoever was in need. There is one thing I am sure of. Shealagh will live on in an awful lot of our hearts and never be forgotten. Our deepest Sympathy go to Bill and all the Family.Jean & Frank Ballantine

         

 

I met Shealagh in 1978 when I bought my first Cavalier from her named Michaelmas Mandy going back into Pargeter breeding, we loved and enjoyed her so much that we bought our second bitch 12months later, and of course then, with Shealagh and Caroline Gatherall's guidance into showing and in a small way breeding our own stock.  I have watched Shealagh put a lead on a puppy for the first time and it would walk and stand on a table as if it had been doing it for years, she had a special touch that only comes to special people.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill, Wendy and Andrew and her extended family, rest easy Shealagh I am sure Bill will continue with your hopes and dreams. Esmee and Tony Ellison

 

 

 It was with great sadness I read Shealagh had passed away , my condolences to Bill, Wendy and Thomas ,Andrew and family and to Tanya and all their close friends. Shealagh and the Maibees will live on in our heart and thoughts for years to come, her friendly smile kind words and gentle grace will be sadly missed at the shows . RIP Shealagh I am sure you will be watching over us all . God Bless

 Mary and Keith -  Judyland

Please pass on my deepest sympathy to Bill and his family, I am so grateful for the time Shealagh ,Bill and Tanya shared with me in these past few years.

I am especially grateful to Shealagh for all the advice she has given and the beautiful dogs I have had the privileged to use. Shealagh's warmth and kind personality will be sadly missed by myself and all others that were lucky enough to have known her. Sleep peacefully Shealagh  XXX    Linda Halbert (Izzharree )

    

The Cavalier and King Charles worlds have been shattered by the loss of a loved, well respected and successful breeder. Her depth of knowledge of both breeds will be hard to equal. Her love as a wife, mother and grand mother will be missed by her family, to whom we send our sincere condolences. Peter and Ruta (MILETREE)

I first met Shealagh in 1978 when I bought my first Cavalier from her named Michaelmas Mandy going back into the Pargeter breeding.  We loved and enjoyed her so much that 12 months later we bought our second bitch and  then of course with guidance from Shealagh and Caroline Gatherall,  into showing and in a very small way breeding.  From those early days it was always obvious Shealagh was a special lady, knowing intuitively what was going to do well in the ring, she had a way with her that she could put a lead on a dog for the first time and it would walk and stand on a table as if it had been doing it for years.  Her love for her dogs, Charlies and Cavaliers knew no bounds and it was lovely to watch her with a new hopeful.  She  is going to be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers go to Bill and her family, rest easy Shealagh I am sure Bill will carry on your hopes and dreams. Esmee Ellison

It was with great sorrow that we learned of shealaghs death. We held her in great  respect as an exhibitor competitor and the fair way in which she judged.She will be sadly missed in the breed.Our condolences go to Bill ,Tanya, and her family. Peter and Vera Eyre. Newroyds

 

  R.I.P Shealagh my thoughts are with family and friends at this sad time.  Trudi    

 

 So sorry to hear this news. Sleep peacefully Shealagh. My condolences to your friends and family Tracey Wallace

Absolutely shocked and saddened. Never knew her but sure as heck knew of her. What a loss. Sympathy to her family and friends  Elaine Darlington

USA

I didn't know Shealagh very well, but am very familiar with Maibee dogs. Love them. My condolences to her family and Bill. She truly will be missed in the Cavalier and Charlie world. Great breeder and very nice person. Pam Moesinger

(Pampurred)

We would like to express our condolences to Shealagh’s family. Shealagh’s dedication to Cavaliers will leave a lasting mark of excellence.  Although we had only met Shealagh briefly, her memory will go on in our dogs.  Thank you Shealagh. Ron & Karen Galipeault Kavalor Cavaliers

 

There are times in recent history where women have left their mark on their passions - in this case, the breeding of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. May Shealagh Waters rest in peace and be long remembered! I met Shealagh Waters at a specialty show in Pennsylvania several years ago. I remember her as a beautiful, stylish woman who commanded the respect of every person in the room. She was an expert in her field. What more could a person want? Gayle Reardon, Deer Haven Cavaliers

 

 

No one understands the why's of a loss so great and a life cut short far to soon. Despite her tremendous successes in the dog world, Shealagh was always gracious. She was discerning in her judging but always constructive and kind. She was an enormously talented breeder of both English Toy Spaniels and Cavaliers and the Maibee legacy will long live on in her progeny in both breeds. Shealagh will be sorely missed. She was one very special person and she will never be forgotten by anyone whose life she touched. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and to her closest friends. With heartfelt sympathy, Susan Van Luchene (Briarcrest)

 

Toni and I have met Shealagh and Bill at homes here in the states and at the many shows they have judged over the years.  Nottinghill has Maibee blood lines within its pedigrees, a true champion of the breed has been taken from us today to a better place and we will miss her dearly.  Our condolence to the family.  Toni and Gary Beebower

I had the great good fortune to be able to visit Shealagh and Bill at their home in 2009.  I have never been welcomed more warmly, even though we had never met before.  It was a day that I will treasure always...I have never met a more gracious woman.  The Cavalier community has lost a true giant...Jo Ann Weise Plumridge Cavaliers

So saddened to hear of this loss.  My condolences to the family.   She's at a peaceful place now. What a wonderful contribution she made to Cavaliers and my start in Cavaliers.  My dogs have all had Maibee behind them from the first to now She'll live on.. Darlene Wahlstrom Darlington Cavaliers

It is with great sadness that the world has lost a staunch supporter of the Cavalier and Charlie breeds.  Our thoughts must be with Bill, the rest of her family and close friends who will miss her terribly.  But we must remember Shealagh for her gregarious and fun nature, always wanting to laugh.  I remember visiting Shealagh in the 80’s - one of the B/T Charlies promptly jumped up on the kitchen table and lifted his leg on a beautifully arranged vase of flowers.  She roared with laughter and told me that his father did exactly the same thing!  Shealagh has left us a legacy of exquisite Cavaliers & Charlies and so her work in these two breeds will not be lost.  Thankfully she is no longer suffering and is at peace.  Thank you Shealagh for all you have done.   
Anne Eckersley Chadwick Cavaliers

I am so very sad to learn about her death.  It was earlier this year  that we had so much fun when I went shopping at Atlantic Station, trying on shoes, having a laugh and enjoying a nice day before she judged in Atlanta. Condolences to Bill and  her family and friends over there, she will be sorely missed in her personal life as well as the Cavalier World. She was an honest caring person with great wit. Maureen Miles

We haven't been as lucky as many. We have only known Shealagh  about 7 years. She was a wickedly funny woman who was warm and full of hugs every time she saw either of us. Shealagh was a breeder that was at the top of her game.  Shealagh's dogs and bitches were stunning and Shealagh stamped her mark on them not only in the Cavaliers but in the Charlies as well. Good-bye good lady we will miss you immensely. Ellen and Jamie Seidman

Tassajara Cavaliers

Another incredible lady taken from us way too soon. I am so saddened by this news, the loss of someone who was so very important to our cavaliers and charlies. She fought a brave battle with a terrible disease. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed. Sue Shidler (SevenWoods)

I feel I am one of the lucky ones here in the U.S. to have known Shealagh.  We first met around 12 years ago.  I have based the majority of breedings that I have done, as recently as a litter born just yesterday, on the Maibee dogs.  My success has been due to the wonderful work for the Cavalier breed that Shealagh has accomplished.  She will be greatly missed.  My heart goes out to Bill and all of Shealagh's family and friends. Linda Kubin (Greyhawk) 

I’m just so sad…thank you, Norma for your lovely tribute…we are grateful we got to spend time with her and her family and you and Gordon last March…we had some nice times, and appreciate the hospitality shared and the friendships made…Godspeed, Shealagh. Sue Miller (Cottfordcourt)

 

This is such sad, sad news .....   Shealagh was one of the kindest and loveliest people on this earth, and her contributions to our beloved breed have been incredibly wonderful.  My heart goes out to Bill and the family in deepest sympathy and love.  May God bless each of you during this time of grief and loss.  She is gone from our sight, but never from or hearts, and her memory will live on forever in the love we had for her, and through the Maibee affix that is the legacy she is leaving behind. We will be forever grateful to her for her friendship and advice, and for our beautiful, healthy Cavaliers that come from her line. ♥  We grieve with you, and we miss her. In deepest sympathy and love. Melody Groos-Leonard, David Leonard and Genessa Groos. Covenant Cavaliers

 

I was very saddened to hear of Shealagh’s passing. Although I’ve known her more in the context of her Charlies than her Cavaliers, I always held her in the highest regard. She was always a great role model for me in her determination to breed good Charlies – with a sense of humor – not an easy task in this breed. The fact that her Cavaliers have done so well lately is no surprise to me. I only wish that I had been able to see them. I send Bill fond wishes. I am so sorry for your loss. Vanessa Weber (Kenjockety)

 

I was so very saddened to hear of Shealagh Water's passing. As the hospitality chairman for the Atlanta Cavalier show, I had the honor of hosting Shealagh and Bill when they were judging here last year. By the end of the weekend my husband and I had had enjoyed several great visits, laughed at some really funny stories, and felt we could call this wonderful couple our new friends. I imagine everyone who has spent 15 minutes with Shealagh and Bill has felt this way. Such a wonderful woman with such a joy of life, sense of humor, love of shopping and good stories, dogs and family, and a true treasure to the cavalier world. Shealagh, you will be truly missed, and Bill, we are sending our deepest sympathy and kind thoughts and hugs your way. God bless. Margie Roe and James Harper, Atlanta, GA

 

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Shealagh Waters.  The CKCSC,USA has many fond memories of Shealagh both as a person, and as a Cavalier Judge.  Shealagh was a good judge, with a good eye for a quality dog and all of us on this side of the pond will miss her.  We are comforted by the knowledge that her Cavaliers will continue to live on in our breeding lines for many years to come. Please accept our condolences.  Our thoughts are with you, and we hope your memories of Shealagh will help console you. With our fondest regards,

Bruce B. Henry. President, CKCSC, USA

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

SWEDEN

 This is devastating news, I did not know her in person but I so enjoyed her breeding! A Maibee Cavalier could so easily be spotted by their specific type which I adored. I will so miss her and her breeding, both Cavalier and Charlies. Condolences to her family. Ewa Forsberg Johansson (Lazycroft)

Very sad day for cavalier breeding all over the world. I have never met Shealagh but always admired her contribution to the Cavalier breed. My thoughts are with her family and close friends.  Rest in peace now Shealagh...Kari Sundqvist, Glittertinds Cavaliers

We feel so sorry that Shealagh is gone. We have both known her for so long, and very much appreciated both her great knowledge in dogs, and the fun and lovely person she was to spend time with. This is such a big loss for  so many people around the world, and we feel so sorry for Bill and the rest of her family. May the memory of Shealagh live for many years yet.Erna-Britt and Sara Nordin, Cavamirs kennel (Cavaliers and Charlies), Sweden

 Today is a sad day, Shealagh was a true lady always a person that put everybody and all the dogs before her own wellbeing, always dedicated to the breeds she had close to her heart. What will we all do without her and her good advices. I was fortunate to have known such a great personality and to have dogs from her breeding. Shealagh please rest in peace and to Bill and the family we all send prayers to help you in the time of need. Eva Zachrisson Vallaren cavaliers

I strongly feel for Shealagh's family. For me, Shealagh was one of the Queens in the Cavalier and Charlie World, and I'm sending her family my condolences. She was one of my idols and I really looked up to her and the bright light she spreAd over her Cavaliers. She had like a magic hand when it came to bringing out the best in the breeding. She was magic to me, she will be missed. And in my window there is a light burning for her this evening. R.I.P Queen Shealagh. Truly the best of regards Lena and Thomas Svalling Ekdahl, Hazelcoat's Cavaliers

 

The dog world has lost another lovely lady and a great breeder. I remebmer the first time I meet Shealagh and it was a visit together with Norma & Gordon. Shealagh for me was a very loving person. Being in her home made you feel very welcome. After my first introduction she always took her time to talk with us every time we met. We always talked about her Charlies which I always have admired. She always wanted to convince Per that Charlies are the best.Shealagh will always remain in our hearts and the lovely Maibee’s will go on in our dogs pedigrees for a very long time. I’m very happy to have some of hers in mine. Our condolences to Bill and her Family. Not forgetting her closest friends. Peter Gustafsson & Per Wallentin – Vouges Cavaliers & Chins

      

 

CROATIA

Great loss for Cavalier world but above all for the family. My deepest condolences to all members of the family and friends. RIP. Shealagh. Gordana Lesic. 

 GERMANY

 

It is hard finding any words to express how sad I am. All my thoughts are with Bill, Wendy, Tanya, her family and friends in these hard times. Although I knew that she was critically ill, it knocks me out this morning to get the information that Shealagh passed away. It is almost a year ago when Shealagh judged in Dortmund and we – Shealagh, my mother and me - went on a shopping trip the next day searching for a special black bag for Shealagh for hours. Bill told me afterwards that this was probably her tenth! After dogs,  it seemed to me that shopping was Shealagh's second passion. We had so much fun and I wish we should have the chance to repeat it again.
I was invited to stay at Shealaghs and Bills home for a few days and I was stunned what a brilliant cook Shealagh was. Her home - full of beautiful Cavaliers and Charlies – a dream came true to me and I will never forget this. Thank you Shealagh for being a friend and for all the lovely dogs you gave us – rest in peace.
Martina Schleisiek & Homesweet’s Cavaliers

Our heartfelt condolences on Shealagh's death. We are very shocked and upset and we still can not believe she has gone forever. We wish Bill and  family the strength to endure everything well. The pain of loss cannot be described with words in mourning. Liane and Willy Berger

AUSTRALIA

My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time.

I have not met Shealagh Waters but always admired her contribution to the Cavalier breed, which I am sure, will be poorer for her passing. Outstanding talent should not go unrecognized, and I am sure her contribution will carry long into

the future. Kind regards. Jane Logan.

I join with others who have remembered Shealagh's enormous contribution to our breed and express my deepest condolences to her family. The Cavalier world is a better place by far, for Shealagh having been amongst us. We shall miss her immeasurably.  

A wonderful and knowledgable lady, not just with our Cavaliers, but with Charlies too. Both breeds are the better for having her involvement...........we are all the poorer for her leaving us. Sleep peacefully Shealagh Jenny Howden (Erinport)

 

Rest in Peace Shealagh .... the breed had lost one of the true "greats". I will always treasure the time I spent with Shealagh at her home, and also when her & Bill stayed with us on a visit to Australia. David McCullough (Caribelle)

My condolences to Shealagh’s family at this sad time . The Cavalier and Charlie world will miss her. Shealagh bred some lovely dogs and was a huge benefit to both those breeds. Christine Smith (Dabenville Cavaliers.)

BELGIUM

We may only have only known Shealagh personally for about 2 years, but she was such a warm person.  We were a great admirer of her Maibee lines.  When we visited her for the first time we were welcomed in a friendly and warm home, staying for the rest of the day enjoying a fantastic lunch, like she could only make.  At the Blenheim show we saw her and Bill again and we talked a lot while she prepared her dogs, while Bill always went ‘missing’.  The second personal visit was to mate our bitch to Walter and again we stayed for a couple of days, even driving with her to the show Driffield.  The weather was dreadful, but we really enjoyed the day.  I remember Bill’s car being pulled out of the mud with a tractor.  We were shocked to find out about her illness, given the fact we were there a couple of weeks earlier, in April 2011, for our third visit, planning a mating later this year.  We already noticed that she was very tired , but Shealagh was a true lady and her hospitality enormous.  We can’t believe how fast it all went.  We feel privileged to have known her and she was the most wonderful credit to the breed.  R.I.P. dear Shealagh, you will be sadly missed. Christophe and Raf, Bengal’s Cavaliers 

NEW ZEALAND

How incredibly sad. I feel so priviledged to have spent that time with her & Bill last year, thanks to you & Gordon. Both Lynn & I thoroughly enjoyed their company and meeting their Cavaliers & Charlies at home. How sad for Bill, her family and indeed the Cavalier family world wide. Anne Dobie (Glengariff)

I was deeply saddened to read of the passing of Shealagh. Already the tributes are rightly flowing and even those who like me have only met Shealagh once are truly saddened. The Maibee kennel name is synonymous with quality and beauty in Cavaliers and Charlies due to Shealagh's hard work and dedication. My sincere condolences to Bill and her family and friends at their devastating loss - RIP Shealagh. Janine King  Nidra Cavaliers

Remembering the good time is all that keeps us going at sad news like this. I still vivdidly remember when Shealag and Bill came to judge at our show. The most delightful people who endeared themselves to us all, discussing the merits of their respective cc winners. Shealagh was widely repsected for her knowledge as a breeder and her successes were very deresrved in the Cavalier and Charlie breeds which she loved. I remember being blown away on my visit to Maibee in the nineties by the fabulous Charlies , and the wonderfull hospitality shown by Shealagh and her family. My deepest sympathies to Bill and Shealaghs family and friends who will feel her loss deeply. Cherish the memories. RIP Shealagh. Dianne Tyssen Prestonville Cavaliers

 

 

CANADA

 

   

 Though knowing this day would come, it must still be wretching for Shealagh's family and friends.  Our thoughts are with them as they reflect on their time with her.  My brief interaction with Shealagh was an example of the sense of humour that people remember her for.  With a wink while sitting near the ring at a show,  Shealagh said she was watching Bill's judging to see if he would select the right dog for a particular award - the "right" dog meaning the one that she had selected the previous day.  The Cavalier community will dearly miss her contributions as a breeder, a breed supporter and as a kind and caring person.  Marianne Creary & Bob Johnston (Cempa)

Please pass on my deepest condolences to the family and many friends in

the  Cavalier

world on the

gentle passing of Shealagh Waters into

the peace of  the next.  Leah Swatko

 
When you were born, you cried
and the world rejoiced.
Live your life
so that when you die,
the world cries and you rejoice.

White Elk

I’ve never met Shealagh personally, but like the rest of the Cavalier world was saddened to hear of her passing.  I’ve been involved with Cavaliers since 1993, breeding since 1997 and the Maibee kennel affix has appeared in many of my dogs pedigrees over the years.  Everyone who has studied pedigrees knows the influential Maibee name.  Shealagh is owed such a debt of gratitude from us all for her vision and for sharing her dogs with us, no matter where we live.  Condolences to her family.  Her name will live on.  Peggy Wallace  Burbrook Cavaliers

 

My deepest condolences to Shealagh's family.  A terrible loss for them and for the Cavalier Breed.  Her legacy will live on.  Chris Gingell   Caruaidd Cavaliers

   
 

 

POLAND

 

So very sorry. She is one of my favorite breeders.

She was an inspiration to many. Forever in our hearts. My deepest condolences to Bill and all the family. Aneta Jezierska z Królewskiego Dworu

Rest in Peace Shealagh...I am so grateful that could meet you personally.You were so  fantastic, warm, person. Such a great Breeder. So friendly and with such open heart for "little newcomer" as me. I am so terribly sad now ...condolences to the family and friends. Alicja  Munsch, ( Alicavis)

 

Its so sad news today, we all in Cavaliers and Charlies world lost the so great breeder. Rest in Peace Shealagh, my condolences to her family and friends also. Wioletta Matusiak ( Dobry Rok )

 

Such a great loss and so sad news. Although it was not given to me to know Shealagh personally, yet I met her through her ​​beautiful dogs. Please accept from me the words of sympathy. Kind Regards, Danuta Dudek-Adamska. Aksmada's Cavaliers

 

 

I'm so very sorry today when I read this sad news. It is so hard to find words of comfort for the family after such a loss and difficult even to gather thoughts. I am plunged in deep sorrow. Although we were aware of Shealagh's  ill health, it is hard to believe that she has left us. The world of Cavaliers lost a wonderful person and immensely talented breeder. I am honoured that I could get to know you personally and spend a few pleasant moments. Shealagh, you had a happy life, a wonderful family and friends, you created a wonderful, warm home and you bred plenty phenomenal Cavaliers and Charlies. I hope that you left calm and satisfied, but for sure you have had still many plans and many wonderful dogs to breed. I'm sure you will watch over the loved ones left behind here, people and dogs ... and carefully observe the shows... Now behind the rainbow bridge you can cuddle all of your beloved dogs who have gone before you. We will never forget. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in peace Shealagh. Beata Radomska ( Gorska Fantazja )

 

 

"I remember meeting Shealagh for the first time... for me it was like meeting a Rock Star! She was a legend, an icon and meeting her is a strong memory that will stay with me forever. I've never thought that two years later I will eat a dinner with Shealagh and Bill in their house. When we came to Maibee to mate our girl Hope with Sheelagh's beautiful Walter we instantly felt like a family members. You can't imagine how stressed I was going to the legendary Maibee kennel and it was just amazing how Shealagh, Bill, Wendy, Tanya and everybody at Maibee welcomed us and made us feel at home. One of the warmest people I've ever met! I can't say I knew Shealagh well and I'm overwhelmed by her loss...I can't imagine how Bill, Wendy, Andrew, Tanya and all Shealagh's friends must feel at this moment. My sympathy to Shealagh's family members and friends. Agata Jancewicz  Lacante Cavaliers

 

Life is so short... Great Lady of the cavalier world has left us... Her name will always stay deeply in our hearts and memories. It's a great honour for me to have the chance to meet her and visit the incredible Maibee kennel and spend a few moments in "dog paradise"! There are no words to describe the sorrow and compassion... Dear Shealagh, Rest In Peace. Gosia Juszczyk

 

Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences at this most challenging time. Bożena i Ernest Grzesik (Canis Satelles FCI)

 

 

 

CZECH REPUBLIC

 

So sad to read this. Our condolences to her family.
Martina & Libor Kral (Scherzo Capriccioso Cavaliers) ... and many breeders in the Czech Republic

 

We can´t believe...This is very sad… We looked always with great admiration on this beautiful lady. We watched with awe her fantastic dogs. We waited what the new she will show us. It was something wonderful, always, again and again. Cavaliers world lost somebody very precious. Cavaliers world lost a great lady, breeder, judge. We will never forget ... Sincere condolences to her family. Eva and Jaroslav Machac (Caressema).

 

HELLO FROM JAPAN

 

KONNICHIWA from TAKASHI and HATSUE in Japan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear all our cavalier friends in UK. We hope everybody is keeping well and enjoying dogshow in UK. We are very fine and also enjoying our dogshow in Japan since mid/Sept. We are very pleased to advise that "Lucy" (Hollambrie Olivia for Takashi JW) got two Group 3 from American/French Judges and at last Group 1 from Japanese Judge (Ms Emiko Ogawa) and so with 4 CCs she became a Japanese Kennel Club Champion. Now we try for International Champion title. "Billy" (Miletree William Takashi) also got one CC and he is trying to catch up with Lucy. We are very much proud to be able to show such very nice British cavaliers here in Japan. Taking this opportunity, we herewith send some of our photographs. Hope to see you in the Club show in next year. Kind regards, Takashi + Hatsue Matsumoto

Takashi, Hatsue and their Cavaliers

Their Japanese Garden

HOLLAMBRIE OLIVIA FOR TAKASHI - NEW CHAMPION OF JAPAN

Takashi and Hatsue were a much loved part of the UK Cavalier show scene for a while and made many lasting friendships before returning home to Yokohama in Japan. It will be good to see them again next year.

 

The 2012 Cavalier Show Diaries are now available from Pam Craig. The price is £8 for desk size, and £5 for pocket size plus £1.50p for postage. These are very popular and give dates (with judges) of the 2012 UK Club and General Ch shows, Club info, Puppy registers etc.

 

 

 

Please email Pam@aldachell.co.uk for further details. Payment by PayPal is acceptable or email Pam for bank details/address. Please indicate your choice of colour, red, black or green

 

 

CAVALIER TOILE

Toile fabrics originated in a small town near Versailles, France in 1760. It was known as Toile de jouy, which means “Cloth of Joy”, because the original patterns were a delight to all. Idyllic scenes featuring the French countryside were predominant. These motifs showed people at work and at leisure, often featuring dogs in hunting scenes, a favourite pastime of the well-to-do.

Charles Faudree is an interior designer in the USA and in one of his fabric collections his two cavaliers Ruby and Nicholas have been immortalized. Cavalier Toile was named in their honour   
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can read more by clicking on 

http://interiordesignhound.com/

 

 

 

 LINCOLN CANINE SOCIETY ........are holding their usual All Breeds Open show on Saturday, 17th December 2011 at Newark & Notts Showground  Schedules can be downloaded from www.fossedata.co.uk and the closing date is Tuesday, 15th November 2011 for postal entries and 22nd November if entering online.  An added attraction is a Companion Show held in the afternoon. This is organised by Mrs Pat Esson, who recently won the Kennel Club Companion Show Organiser of the Year award.  The Companion Show proceeds are in aid of the Humberside CKCS Club Health Fund with loads of classes to enter, 34 in all. Entries for the Companion show are taken on the day.  

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

THE CHURCHILL CAVALIERS

19th C. English School. Portrait of Lady Randolph Churchill as a child, seated beside a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

 

Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill c. 1874 (Sir Winston Churchill's parents)

 

Dave Handy has sadly passed away this week. Dave and his wife Jo have the Merefolly Cavaliers in Jarrow in Tyne and Wear in North East England. and for many years they were strong supporters of the Cavalier scene in the area. A well liked and popular couple, we send our condolences to Jo and the family. "Your Cavalier friends are thinking of you at this sad time."

The funeral is on Wednesday, 16th November 2011 at The Crematorium. John Reid Road, South Shields. NE34 9DT at 11.30am and afterwards at Murray's Club. Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear NE32 4LZ.

 

 

 

NEW LUXUMBURG

CHAMPIONS

Severine Abraham's trip from France to show in Luxemburg was well worth it, as she went home with 2 new Luxemburg champions.

World Winner, Lux Ch, French Ch Damoiselle de Sophline

Lux Ch, French Ch Eyes Wide Shut of Sévijean's

 

CAVALIER OBJETS D'ART

 
 

CH

English Champion
German Champion VDH
German Champion Club
Luxembourg Champion
Austrian Champion
VDH-Jahrhundertsieger
Austrian Bundessieger 2007

International Champion

8.11.2000 - 10.11.2011

It is with sadness that I report the passing of Ch Miletree Miesque (UK Ch Tameline Northern Dancer ex Miletree Evening Dream) who was bred by Peter and Ruta Towse  in the UK and whilst shown here won 3 CCs and 1 RCC. She was handled on most of her 'special' wins by Klaus (Vorderstrasse) so it seemed appropriate when Peter and Ruta allowed her to go and live with him in Germany in 2005. She collected a string of titles in the 2 years she graced the ring in Europe and then retired to a life of leisure.  

"Miesque", shown by Klaus, winning her 1st CC from Ellie Mordecai (Millhill) at Richmond Championship show in 2003

Here is "Miesque" with Peter after winning BPIS at the Amice Pitt Rally in Scotland in 2001. Ruta is holding her litter brother "Nijinsky" who also went onto gain his title and become an influential stud dog. 

FLO AND JOE

The Midland Cavalier Club is holding their Championship Show on Sunday 27th November 2011 at The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ, starting at 9.30am. Flo Sinclair (ably assisted by her blenheim 'Little Joe' in his buggy!) will be manning a table stocked with sale items to raise money for the Foetal Tissue Research. The stock is likely to be Calendars, Christmas Cards and General Greetings Cards and hopefully a few copies of the wonderful little book about Molly Coaker 'Homerbrent History of a Dynasty 1966-2010'.
Flo will have a laptop and hopes to be able to connect to the FTR shop website which should allow anyone who wishes to purchase using PayPal.  

So if you are at the show please stop by and say hello to Flo and Jo and dip into your purse!

"Little Joe", has epilepsy, for which he is being monitored by a neurologist. Because his fits are stress related, he travels in a doggy stroller, having been too afraid to walk normally on a collar and lead in the street.

 

 

 

MESSAGE FROM GEOFFREY

"I would be grateful if you would include in Chatterbox a thank you to all those people, many of whom were dog friends from home and abroad, who sent me over 100 cards during my recent spells in hospital.

 

It has been a real nightmare of a year knowing that I had to have major surgery and then waiting for a date to go to Basingstoke, the only Centre of Excellence for my condition in the UK. After the initial operation in Basingstoke I think in retrospect I was allowed home too soon. After a couple of days at home I was not coping at all well with the local medical attention, rather disjointed and falling short of the mark. I eventually saw my Consultant,  a couple of weeks later locally in the Ulster hospital, and he was in no doubt that I needed to be admitted for supplementary feeding to help me gain weight. After nearly a fortnight in hospital, with excellent nursing care, I had improved, was starting to eat more normally and was gaining some weight.

I do feel much better since coming home but I have a long way to go and I hope to recover and get back to full strength but it will be a gradual process. 

The cards , letters and calls I received have been very uplifting, however, as I cannot physically reply to everyone individually I hope if they read this will accept my sincere thanks, Geoffrey Porter (RINCREEVY) Northern Ireland

 

 

PANDORA AND MINDI

 

photo courtesy of Pinnicle Photography

Tricia Nicola in New South Wales writes about her two girls featured last week. "I got Pandora (Irishmoor Patties Pride AFCH CD ADM ADO JDX JDO GD SPD SD) in 1999 as an eight week old pup and then, of course, I was hooked for life!! We became introduced to Agility and Flyball and she loved and excelled in both.  She was the first Cavalier in NSW to get her Masters Agility Title and also gained her Flyball Championship.
We also did Pets As Therapy in a Dementia Unit and she seemed to understand the needs of the residents as they stroked her and reminisced about the pets they had missed. When Pandora was ten we started competition obedience and she got to Open standard within the year.
Even now, at twelve years and three months, although she is deaf, she still does the odd agility run.  To my absolute joy she is still heart clear!
 
I got Mindi (Masupi Dancing Magic DWDF.S ADM ADO JDM JDO GDX SPD SD) in 2006, when she was almost three, as a companion for Pandora.  They have been inseparable ever since and have never had a cross word!
Mindi also loves her agility and we have also just ventured into the world of "Doggie Dancing" (or Canine Heelwork to Music for the proper term).  We have so much fun and have been commented on how her tail never stops wagging!!!!
I live on my own and my girls are everything to me....I could never imagine life without them!"   

 

SOUTH AND WEST WALES

CAVALIER CLUB

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Thomas (Jonsville) and Pam Lewis (Daraste) judged the show held in in Caerphilly in Wales. Ch Maibee Make Believe won the Dog CC and Best of Breed. His CCs now total 31. The Bitch CC was a 1st for Jolainey Sugar Babe, after several RCCs. Loranka's Moment in Time and Toraylac Perfect Passion took the Reserves and Best Puppy went  to Maibee McVitie. Neil Lunam's Nustoal Red Baron Von Tingwood  won the £20 Cavalier Chat Forum "special" for the oldest Cavalier exhibited on the day. This was kindly donated by Ruth Conneally.

 

 

FOREVER YOUNG

 

Fiona Bunce (Tanmerack Cavaliers) sends this lovely photo of Tanmerack Botticelli taken a few days ago on his 14th Birthday.  Fiona says "he 'helps' me weed by sitting on my lap which is more comfy, but no help at all!" Before moving from the UK to live in France, Fiona had great success in the show ring. "Botticelli" is by UK Ch Lymrey Royal Scandal at Ricksbury out of Tanmerack Fantin-Latour who was unlucky not to gain her title, but won 2 CCs and 4 RCCs. I have to say living the good life in France certainly looks as if it agrees with them!

and from Sweden comes news of a super litter bred by Cecilia Winge Bernhede who lives in Malmo. Noble Line Caramelle  NL Milk Chocolate and NL Champagne are by Deeriem Moon River ex Noble Line Chocolate Cream and all 3 will be 14 years old very soon.

 

Caramelle

Milk Chocolate

Champagne

 

 

 

13th November 2011

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

 

CISSIE IS A CHAMPION

Jan Eatock in Waikato in the North Island of New Zealand has a new Champion in Darilance Vera Krupp who will be 3 years old soon. Her Sire is NZ CH Merseyport Carter Of Darilance (Aust) and her Dam is CH Darilance Crystal Crackle. 

'Cissie' has had a good show career so far, includings twice Reserve Best Bitch in Show under Breed Specialists, Rosemary Duffy (Aust) & June Barraclough(UK), and Best Bitch at the Club Open show.

 

TWO-GETHER

This is Pandora and Mindi who live in Sydney, Australia with their owner Tricia Nicola. Can you believe that they are 12 years and 8 years old?

 

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW

THIS.

As few as 7 raisins or grapes can be toxic to a dog and can cause death. With Xmas approaching we need to be mindful of not giving chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts etc to our animals  Onions, cocoa, and avocados can be fatal too.

DANISH DELIGHTS

 

The Danish Cavalier Club held a weekend of shows on 15th and 16th October. The judges were Wils Schrander and Hans Hilverda, both from Holland and their winners were-

DAY ONE

 

 (L) Best Dog/Best Opposite - Ch Bonitos Companeros Halli Galli
 
(R) Best Bitch/Best of Breed - Ch Amazing Cavalier's Axeliana Eliana

 Dog CC - Dazzler de la Géode

Bitch CC & NEW DANISH CH -Thyholm's Pretty Miss Pixie

 

DAY TWO

(L) Best Dog/Best of Breed - Ch Longbody's Business Buster

(R) Best Bitch/Best Opposite -Ch Longbody's X-tra Smart (11 years old!)

Dog CC - Cava Choice Chief & Commander

 

Bitch CC -Amazing Cavalier's Fiona Callia

BOTH DAYS

Best Puppy in Show (r) - Amazing Cavalier's Hunting Bir
Best Opposite Puppy (l) -  Cassiopeia Cavalier's Believe in Me

 

BOBO THE CLOWN

Bob Whitney and his wife Elaine (Sigma Chi Cavaliers) run the Trillium Dog Fanciers All Breeds shows in Ontario, Canada. The shows are held over the last weekend in October and as you can see this year, Bob entered fully into the Halloween  spirit

 

KILSPINDIE CAVALIERS

Elizabeth Spalding who died in the States recently was very well known in the Cavalier world. I have received a nice email from one of Liz's friends.

"My name is Nanette Hansen from East Hampton, NY and I was a good friend of the late Elizabeth Spalding of Kilspindie Cavaliers.  Indeed my foundation bitch was 100% Kilspindie (nee 1995). With Liz's guidance and mentoring I bred 2 litters, the first in 1998 and the second in 2001. Liz's dogs were well known for temperment, type and good, long lived, robust genes. It's my understanding from a good breeder/friend of mine here in US that you occasionally post photos of oldies on your web blog "Chatterbox." As such, I am submitting some recent photos for your consideration.  I thought they might be of interest because of the old age of some of the cavaliers, all grouped together, and because Liz's passing was so recent."

 

Pippindale Kilspindie Ferdinand......

......and his littermate Pippindale Polo who will be 14 next birthday

 

 "We had a 13th Birthday party for the oldies from the 1998 litter, (left to right) Pippindale Magellan, Pippindale Polo and Pippindale Kilspindie Ferdinand..the 13 year old birthday boys (2 of these 3 boys are still heart clear at 13!)

Next to them are half siblings: Pippindale Yankee Doodle, Pippindale Lady Liberty and Pippindale Knickerbocker at Kilspindie, they just turned 10 years young and are still heart clear."

 

TRINKET BOXES

The artists at Danbury Mint have captured the warmth and charm of the Cavalier in a quartet of finely sculptured trinket boxes. Cast in pewter, each box has been delicately hand-enamelled, set with  22-carat gold-plated accents and bejewelled with glistening crystals. Tallest is 2 1/2" and the longest 3 1/2". Priced at £29.95p plus £1 postage

PRETTY FRENCH MISS

OMPHALE DE VAUDIVAL is in her 14th year and is very much loved by Josette Annerau who lives in France.
She was bred by Bernard Dunglas out of Johana Des Marliviers by Island Hopper De Bhoronzov and has competed at a number of shows since she was a Baby Puppy through the Open Classes to Veteran.

 

 

 

 RUSSIA HAS A NEW CHAMPION

 Grand and Slovakian Ch Kevin Kavaliri Kvartito, owned by Slovakian  Natalia Smolenova, has a new title to add to his others. He is now a Russian Champion. He is  3 years old by Angels Pride Napoleon and his mother is Slovakian and Polish Ch Ulana Twai z Cisarskeho mlyna. Here he is with Natalia winning Best in Show at the National Dog show in Moscow.

 

.....and in ST PETERSBURG

 

Tatiana Karaseva and her dog Angie (Loranka's Mystery of Angels) make a cake to celebrate her 1st birthday.

 

 

 

BLACK/TAN BAD HAIR DAY!

WHAT BREED?

 

 

 

 

 

 

The concensus of opinion suggests that it is probably a Phalene in the painting.

 

 

 

CINDY, such a clever ruby

Cindy has brought happiness to millions and has attracted an estimated 15 million people to watch her antics. Go on, take a look and add to the statistics!   She's delightful.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfM1BelinRc  Sadly, Cindy's owner, retired city engineer Ron Bucknell from Wednesfield in the West Midlands, has since died with Cindy by his side.

 I always thought Ruby's were pretty smart!

UK SHOW SCENE

 

 

 

Midland Counties is the 4th last Ch show in the 2011 calendar. Ferelith Somerfield is an experienced Allrounder and judged both dogs and bitches. Winning her 2nd CC and Best of Breed was Verheyen Laura with RCC going to Amatra Viva la Diva. In the dog ring it was CC number 30 for Ch Maibee Make Believe and the RCC went to Jordanic Entrpreneur. Best Puppy was Toraylac Femme Fatale.

 

CHRISTMAS IS COMING

TO THE NORTH

 

 

 

MADE UP!

 

 

Most people are on cloud nine making up one Champion, so Donna Robillard (Winrob) in Ottawa must be over the moon. She titled two of her Cavaliers on the same day!

 

CHANTISMERE MISTER SANDMAN OF CRAIGOWL (above and left) has been in Canada for only a month and at his first weekend of showing he gained his Canadian title. "Connor" is a 3 year old Blenheim, bred in the UK by Michael Hegarty. His Sire is UK Champion Craigowl Billy Elliot and his Dam is Chantismere Annie's Song.

 

The poppet below is WINROB'S BORDER CROSSING who at 13 months of age has also gained her title for proud breeder Donna. Only a few months earlier "Gabby" was competing in the Puppy classes and won Best Puppy at the Canadian National Specialty under Veronica Hull.

 

 

THREE COUNTIES PEKE AND

CAVALIER SHOW



Gordon Inglis (Craigowl) had an entry of 89 Cavaliers at their Open show held near Worcester on 29th October 2011. For Best Dog and Best of Breed he chose the Veteran, TIMSAR MASTER OF CEREMONIES who is 7 years old. He also took Best Veteran. He is by Ch Pascavale Enchanted out of Ch & Am Ch Timsar Miss Chief. Owned and bred by Annette Jones, he was on this occasion shown by Sylvia Lymer (Lymrey). Best Bitch was Anita Godwin's CAVALIEGH INNOCENCE (by Pascavale Smarty out of Cavaliegh Chime). The Reserve dog and bitch were won by Charnell Monterey (who also went Reserve Best of Breed) & Tamyse Theodora. Best Puppy was L Hubbard's Cobbet's Dancing Diva avec Popolulu.
 

When competing against the Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Pekingese (judged by Rita Olofsson from Sweden), the Cavaliers had a field day taking BEST IN SHOW & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW awards under BIS judge Mike Vines (PARVODENE)

TIMSAR MASTER OF CEREMONIES

CAVALIEGH INNOCENCE

COBBET'S DANCING DIVA avec POPOLULU

CHARNELL MONTEREY

TAMYSE THEODORA

Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Breed, Best Puppy and Best Veteran Bitch who was Tomnil Creme Anna aged 13 years 1 month

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by Robert Scanlan (Irish p.c. 1828-  1876)

SPOOKY!

SPOOKY!

 by libor

 

 

Hello Norma,  It was very kind of you to publish the item about "Melody" in your column,  Thanks a lot.  Would you please when next issuing more information, express my sincere thanks for all the cards, flowers, telephone calls and e-mails I have received.  It is very comforting to know so many have such pleasant memories of "Melody".  Thanks again  Kind regards Heather (Wheeler)

 

How many cavaliers does it

take to catch a mouse!

from Siv in Montana

 

 

 

SENDING SYMPATHY

Bill Egan from Adelaide, Australia sadly passed away on Friday, 14th October 2011 and his family and friends said goodbye to him in a private service. Bill and Jenny were one part of the very successful Melloway Cavaliers, the other part being their son James and daughter in law, Jacqui Weekes who reside in Melbourne. We send condolences to Jenny, James, Jacqui and the rest of the family at this unhappy time. 

 

TASMANIAN SPECIALTY

Diane Tyssen who has Prestonville Cavaliers in Invercargill in the South Island of New Zealand crossed the Tasman Sea to judge at the Tasmanian Cavalier Club Specialty on 6th October 2011 where 46 Cavaliers awaited her. She chose for Best in the Show the Blenheim bitch Aus Ch Dopell Tiger Lily with Aus Ch Smicav Sway With Me taking Reserve Bitch and Runner Up Best in Show. Best Dog went to Cabrook Bill Cody and Reserve Dog to Marcavan Storm Chaser. Best Veteran was the 13 years, 2 months and 1 day! - Marcavan Masquerade

"Tiger Lily"

"Sway with Me"

"Bill Cody"

 

"Storm Chaser"

"Masquerade"  Best Veteran

SOME OF THE TROPHIES AND PRIZES ON OFFER

 

Funeral Arrangements

The funeral of John Pagan will be held on Thursday 3rd November 2011 at 3.20pm and will take place at Basildon Crematorium, Church Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex SS13 2HG. The Funeral Directors are S Carter & Son, 32 London Road, Wickford, Essex SS12 0AN, telephone 01268 733108 who should be contacted with regard to donations or flowers.
There is a gathering afterwards at the Whalebone Inn, Old Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers. CM3 5QU.

 
HOW "ART" THOU?

Lady Arbella Stuart  (1575 – 27 September 1615) was an English Renaissance noblewoman who was for some time considered a possible successor to Queen Elizabeth I on the English throne.
Arbella Stuart was the only child of Charles Stuart, 1st Earl of Lennox, and Elizabeth Cavendish, she was a grandchild of Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox, and Lady Margaret Douglas, who was, in turn, the daughter of Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus and Princess Margaret Tudor and granddaughter of Henry VII of England.
Arbella's paternal grandparents, the 4th Earl of Lennox and Margaret Douglas, had two sons: Arbella's father Charles and his older brother, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, who became the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the father of James I of Great Britain. Arbella's maternal grandparents were Sir William Cavendish and Bess of Hardwick.
In her final days, as a prisoner in the Tower of London, Lady Beauchamp (her married name), refusing to eat, fell ill, and died on 27 September 1615. She was buried in Westminster Abbey on 29 September 1615. She did not aspire to the English throne.

What breed do we think she is holding? Not a Cavalier, I would guess.

 

 

 GERMAN WINNERS

Kevan Berry (RICKSBURY) went to judge in Germany at the prestigious Bundesseiger show. Here are photos of his winners.

 

 

Kevan, Klaus Vorderstrasse and BEST BITCH AND BEST OF BREED - BONITOS ZOOM ZOOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEST DOG - CH CRAIGOWL SANTANA

Top Winners at the show "Zoom Zoom" and "Santana", together with Tanja Engel and two of her dogs who also did well. UK Ch Angels Pride Gentle Star Bundessigerin 2011 and Angels Pride Love Vegas Bundesjuniorwinner 2011 (son of Craigowl Santana)

 THE LION KING -

CAVALIER STYLE

by Lena Svalling Ekdahl in Sweden

 

TIMELESS OLDTIMERS

Pride of place goes to "Hannah". She is TELVARA MARIE KLAIRE who was born on 27th October 1994 and yes, she has just turned 17 years old. A great age in any breed.  She is by CH Telvara Karbon Kopy and you may recall her mum the late "Kandice Marie"  who we all loved when she appeared in an earlier ChatterBox.  Veronica Hull, her well known breeder writes "To help Hannah celebrate in style I baked her favourite liver cake which she absolutely adored. On the day of her 17th, the poor girl had 'Happy Birthday' sung to her all day long by both hubby Colin, and me, and she looked quite bemused by it all. We took both Hannah and her 15 year old son, Tyler for a short walk to the orchard on her birthday, and together they had a great time rolling in the autumn leaves, then before she dosed off for her afternoon nap I took a couple of photos as she relaxed on the sofa.
Her lovely mother "Sasha" was my constant companion for 17 years and 11 months, plus Hannah's Granddad Ch Telvara Top Hat also lived here with us for almost 17 years .... so we really hope our beautiful, healthy girl will well and truly out-do her ancestors for longevity.
I truly feel these 'mature' Cavaliers should be celebrated and not hidden away never to be spoken of or seen as the years pass by. They may not look as stunning in old age as the latest young show ring star, but these Golden Oldies are indeed very special little people."

 I think all of us who adore this wonderful breed echo these sentiments. Now enjoy some more touching moments with these magical cavaliers. Every one a star

 

Nancy Maddox (Denham Cavaliers) in the USA is as proud as punch of her black/tan boy  AKC CH Highcotton Harum Scarum at Denham who had his 15th birthday on 25th June 2011. He was bred by Kathy Aycock and his sire was Salador Caro at Corner Creek and his dam was Highcotton Red Ivy  .  Nancy writes "Harry " is the grandfather of my CKCSC, USA CH Closeburn Brighde Douglas of Denham, JW and the g grandfather of my CKCSC, USA CH Denham Dreamed About JW. What joy he has brought to my life.....and not on any meds...YEH!"

Carolyn Peterson sends a picture of her oldest Cavalier "Toby" a Blenheim boy who lives with her in Colorado. USA. He was born on 17th January 1997 which makes him 14 years, 9 months old. He was bred by Barbara Garnett Wilson and is  Laughing Good Morning  (with a string of titles after his name!) CD RA NAJ NJP C-CD C-RA TDInc CGC. Sired by Grantilley Rainbow Quest at Laughing out Brumarba Charlotte at Laughing.

This black/tan girl "Cikina" who is otherwise known as BARONESA BRNO-FROST and lives in the Czech Republic with proud owner Jaroslava Horakova. "Cikina" was born on 22nd October 1996 and so has just celebrated her 15th birthday. Bred by Jarmila Mrazova.

 

 Meet "Kali" whose photo was sent in by Tracey Vella. Her proper name is ABOLONE POCAHONTAS and was bred by Tracey's mum. "Kali" celebrated her 15th Birthday on 21st June this year. Her father was Carolus Tamarisk at Cinderlace, (who was a Ch Cherokee at Rossbonny son) and her mother was Carolus Calamity Jane of Abalone (who was a Ch Telvara Karbon Kopy daughter.) 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Pat Esson (right below) has just been awarded KC Companion Dog Show Organizer of the Year. Pat runs Companion Shows every weekend from September to May with the proceeds going to worthy charities, and to name but a few Humberside CKCS Rescue and Health & Welfare, The Japanese Chin Club, Tibetan Spaniel Rescue & Great Dane Rescue. Cavaliers are Pat's first love and she works very quietly behind the scenes never seeking the limelight. She will be getting her award at Discover Dogs in November. They wanted her to appear on both days, but she told the person on the phone at the KC "No, I can't do that I have show to run on the Sunday"

Pictured with Pat is Marisa Colavecchia-Fish who took part in the photo competition to raise funds in aid of the Health and Rescue for the Humberside Cavalier Club.  The competition raised £377. Marisa's dogs did very well with her 3 Cavaliers, Lidia, Lacey and Benjy all winning top spots. Here are some of the successful photos

 

BEST PHOTO Carolus Lacey and Carolus Lidia

 Benjy - BEST TRI

 

 

 

 Prizes galore

  

 The girls (below), young Lacey and Lidia (bred by Bill and Chris Knight of the Carolus Cavaliers), also appear on the March page of the Humberside Rescue 2012 calendar

  

 

 

ANTIQUE COLD PAINTED

BRONZE DOG FIGURE C.1900,

CAVALIER KING CHARLES

SPANIEL

 

 

HERDING CAVALIER

Alisha lives in Seattle in the USA and throughout her life has always had pets. She worked as a dog trainer for PetSmart for 4 years, and 3 of them also as a dog groomer. Currently she has a 14 month old black and tan Cavalier named Coco, who is the love of her life. Her hopes are to get her certified as a therapy dog and to get active in Agility, Conformation, and herding if possible. Yes, herding. She took Coco to herding and she was quite a natural. They both had tons of fun. They had an instructor there making sure the animals were not harmed. Coco could have killed the ducks if she had wanted to, but preferred chasing them and gathering them all into a group! So far she has earned her Canine Good Citizen. Take a look at her in action 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLyfM3rG5OY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of 5th February 2012  The Humberside Cavalier Club  Members Limited Show will change to an Open Show. Judging will begin half an hour earlier at 9:30am as we will still be holding the AGM as planned after the show.  Entries are reduced for members together with a free catalogue.  There is a Bottle of Wine for BIS, BOS, BPIS & BVIS.  The John and Jean Grant Memorial Stakes will still be held at the February Open Show each year.  Exhibitors will now be able to download schedules, and enter online at www.fossedata.co.uk for all three shows. Schedules will be sent out to members as usual, and are also available by post for non-members from the secretary Linda Flynn 01205 760374. It is hoped that this new venture for Humberside will be well supported.

 

EASTERN CAVALIER OPEN

SHOW

Sue Smith (BEAUDALE)  judged the recent Easten Cavalier Society Open show. BEST IN SHOW was MILETREE STAR OF INDIA. BEST OPPOSITE and BEST PUPPY went to HARANA ALFIE BOE and BEST VETERAN was ROSSCREA ROXY MUSIC

HARANA ALFIE BOE - BEST PUPPY

 

DESPERATELY SEEKING SADIE

A Mansfield mum is appealing for help to find family dog Sadie.

The Cavalier was bought by Jane Boddey as a comfort to her three sons, who suffer from a range of disabilities. Jane said four-year-old Sadie, who is slightly smaller than average for the breed and only has three front teeth, went missing from the family home on The Rodery on Friday 14th October between 8.30-9pm.

The mother-of-three suspects the family pet may have got out when one of her sons opened the door. She said: “She has been a big part of my sons’ lives and helps in so many ways. I will do anything to get her back. If you said ‘jump off that bridge’ I would do it to get her back for the children.”

Jane said she bought Sadie in 2008, when she was 10 months old, to calm her son, George (17), as a friend said pets could be therapeutic for children like George, who became aggressive and angry towards others after his cancer treatment. George was getting over Lymphoma cancer and suffered from learning disabilities including Autism. She was perfect - she never barked or damaged anything. Within a couple of months George’s behaviour changed and he became calmer. He really loved her and they spent a lot of time together. He loved brushing and bathing her too.”

Jane’s other son Ely (7) was diagnosed with Asperger and Tourette syndromes aged three and was calmed by the dog. She said: “When he was having a bad time I would say go and brush Sadie and he would. That was a routine where I could get him to calm down.I cannot get Ely to understand why she is not coming back. It is just heart-breaking.”

Jane said Sadie has no identification tag as her collar was too big and she had not managed to replace it. She is offering a £100 reward for information leading to the dog’s safe return. If you think you can help phone Jane on 01623 625358, 07970 255351 or email jane.boddey@sky.com

 

 

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR

XMAS CARDS

The FOETAL TISSUE PROJECT shop have a great selection. Please support the cause by shopping at

http://www.ftrproject.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

31st OCTOBER 2011

SOMEONE AT THE DOOR?

 

 WHO NEEDS A DOORBELL?

when, like Pauline Roberts,  you can have Cavaliers keeping a look out!

 

 

DOTTIE DOES IT

     

   MONTCOLLY DOTTIE HARANA has won her Junior  Warrant at 14 months. She is owned by Lucy Koster and bred by the 2 Peters (Hill & Webber). Her sire is Montcolly Andrew and her dam is Montcolly Sweet Caroline.

 

 

 

SCOTTISH CAVALIER CH

SHOW

The Scottish Cavalier Club held their annual Championship show at Lanark on 15th October 2011. There were 165 Cavaliers entered for exhibition plus an additional 34 who came solely to take advantage of the testing available. The experienced Dog judge, Erna-Britt Nordin (Cavamirs) had travelled all the way from Sweden for this appointment whilst the Bitch judge, all rounder Eleanor Bothwell (Norcis) was judging our breed for the first time. The CC in dogs went to Lanola Siesta at Maibee (owned by Shealagh Waters) who was made up on the day. His first CC came at Leeds in July this year under Ruth Mochrie and his second in September at Richmond from Raye Parry. He is 18 months old bred by Stephen Goodwin by Ch Maibee Make Believe out of Lanola Sweet Wild Rose. As with all his wins he was handled by Tanya Ireland. Reserve dog was Spindlepoint Macallan Into Cranvarl. In Bitches, Ch Byermoor Queen's Maid, was the CC winner and both judges had no problem agreeing she be Best in Show. Reserve CC went to Cinderlace Primrose at Merryoth. Kinvaar Make My Day was Best Puppy and Best Veteran was Ch Keyingham Branwell.

 

posing for the camera are.... (can anyone help with the nameless??)

Marian Gray and Dave Smith

William Wallace Moffat

Frank Ballatyne, Jean & Danny Todd,Jean Ballatyne

Elaine Henley ??

 ??    ??   Nancy Anderson

Neil Lunam & Elaine Waddington

Terry Bickerton (Ring Steward)

Colin & Brenda Turnbull

Tricky Dicky Morrison

  Jane Molineux & Angela Bates

 

Erna-Britt Nordin & Phyllis Cockburn

Christine Groundwater & Moira Baillie

 Dog Judge - Erna-Britt Nordin

Bitch Judge - Eleanor Bothwell

Wilma Morrison & Graham Kirkwood

LIz Smith - Secretary (it's behind you!!)

Iris Soutar & Eileen Gaskell

Helen Byers &  James Finlay

 

George Donaldson resplendant in tartan trews!

Isla Culbert & Estelle Dodds

Elaine & Dougie McInally

Erna-Britt Nordin with Ring Steward, Elizabeth Cochrane

 

During the lunch break there was a VINTAGE PARADE of Cavaliers aged 10 years and over. They received rapturous applause and it was quite emotional seeing them lapping up the attention from the crowd.

NORWEST RED DIAMOND aged 12 YEARS 8 MONTHS

CHIFFINCH DOUBLE WHOOPIE aged 13 YEARS 4 MONTHS

CAVALLINO JAEGAR aged 11 YEARS 10 MONTHS

FYRNROSE FRENCH SILK WITH ELLISIANA aged 11 YEARS 11 MONTHS

NUSTOAL RED BARON VON TINGEWOOD aged 11 YEARS

......and the most VINTAGE in the Parade was AILCRES BLUE HEAVEN

aged 14 YEARS 5 MONTHS.

 

WINNING SHOTS.....

BEST IN SHOW                             BEST OPPOSITE

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW          BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

DOG CC WINNER & NEW CHAMPION

RESERVE DOG CC

Oldest Cavalier exhibited was Neil Lunam's 11 year old Ruby boy NUSTOAL RED BARON VON TINGEWOOD. He won the Cavalier Chat Forum award of £20 kindly donated by Kirstie McMurray (Merryoth) and a Russian Doll sent over from Russia by Elena Lomokhova (Brightlight of Moscow)

 

Rob Sansom & Bitch CC

Kirstie McMurray & Reserve Bitch CC

Reserve Bitch CC winner  

 

 

BECAUSE THEY'RE WORTH IT

Robert and Heather Lamont (Moorfields Cavaliers in Northern Ireland) had a super year that culminated in their winning most of the 2010/2011 Annual Points Trophies at the Cavalier Club of Ireland AGM on 1st October.

TOP CAVALIER went to IR CH MOORFIELDS UNNI

 

TOP PUPPY went to MOORFIELDS MARCEAU

 

TOP WHOLECOLOUR went to MOORFIELDS MERRY MAKER

Heather writes "We had a super year and we are very proud of the dogs. Especially as we fought hard for their survival. My message is, if you are struggling with sick puppies- persevere and do all you can for them. For us it was so worthwhile."

"Unni" was a single survivor and at 2weeks had to be drip fed for 3 weeks when his throat split open.

"Marceau" would not suck or eat as a puppy.

 "Merry Maker" went full term and had a Caesarian section to remove dead pups in 2010.

 YUMMY

 

 Meet Lucy. She was entered as a Banana Split by her owner Tracey Conley in a Fancy Dress contest at a Pumpkinfest in Michigan.

 

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

The DFW ELITE TOY MUSEUM held a grand opening on October 8th at HALTOM CITY in Texas. What was special about this event is that 100% of a $10 donation from attendees was to go to Cavalier Rescue USA.

 

   http://www.cavalierrescueusa.org 

  

  The museum is open to the public, and and the grand opening included museum tour, valet parking, drinks, hors d'oeu vres  and complimentary photos taken in a fun photo booth. The museum has a casual seating area with books on toys and dogs, a special exhibits gallery with ships from the Malcolm Forbes Collection and even a section devoted to dog antiques, including a turn-of-the century dog carrier, a hundred-year-old dog window tapper and many vintage 1950s battery-powered dog toys. Entrepreneur and muse um owner Ron Sturgeon who has always) loved  exotic automobiles and collecting vintage toys, brings his 3 Cavaliers, to the office and museum every day. The museum is canine friendly. “Dogs are welcome to visit the museum and meet our official greeters, Willie, Dixie and Lance.”  

The Museum is open 9am to 5pm weekdays and 9am to 4pm most Saturdays.  It is situated at 5940 Eden Drive. Haltom City or can be found on Facebook. Admission to the canine-friendly museum is free. 

Ron fosters Cavaliers and supports  Rescue groups in the Dalls-Fort Worth area.  Well worth a visit.

 

 

 

We send condolences to Joan Pagan (SORATA CAVALIERS) whose husband John passed away this week. Joan has many friends throughout the Cavalier world and she, and her son David, will be comforted to know that they are in our thoughts at this sad time.If you would like to send a card the address is SORATA KENNELS. Woodham Rd. Battlesbridge. Wickford. Essex. SS11 7QU

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

The Cavalier Club of Ireland held their Open show on 1st October 2011 with Miyuki Kotani (RATHBRIST) judging.

 

  

 

Winning BEST IN SHOW was the Blenheim boy MENOTA BOOGIE WOOGIE (by Craigowl Battenburg out of Menota Crystal Charm) bred and owned by Eamonn Owen

 "BOOGIE WOOGIE" above and below

MENOTA BOOGIE WOOGIE (L) and ORINOCO FRAGLE ROCK (R) who went BEST BITCH

BEST PUPPY was ROSSPENN CHANEL 

BEST VETERAN went to MOORFIELDS TATI

 

 

Sheila Hindle has a new email address. She can now be reached on

ellisiana.darlington@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

 

An early 20th Century oil painting depicting a trio of Spaniels.  Unsigned.

 

24th October 2011

 

LUXEMBURG TAKES ON PORTUGAL

LUXEMBURG IN

PORTUGAL

CRAIGOWL LUXEM BURG is now a CHAMPION OF PORTUGAL.

Congratulations to his owners, Fabienne and Dominique  Auquiert (DES   CONTEMPLATIONS CAVALIERS) well known breeders in Toulouse in South West France.  He is 21 months old by Craigowl Battenburg out of Craigowl Vivienne at Lovetrac.

 

   

JOYCE BACKSHELL (JOWIDA CAVALIERS) died a few days ago and the funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium. Groby Rd. Leicester. LE3 9QG on Thursday, 27th October 2011 at 13.45pm. Family flowers only but any donations can be made to the Midland Cavalier Rescue & Welfare.

Joyce had a penchant for wholecolours and bred the black/tan Champion Jowida Charlotte Rose at Mishana owned by close friends Janet and Alan Smith. Another well known "Jowida" winner was the ruby, Jowida Red Pepper.

 If anyone wants to send a card the address is 10 Hoffier Close, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire LE8 5XS where Joyce and Bill moved to 10 months ago. At the time of downsizing their home they very kindly donated over 80 items of Cavalier memorabilia which will be Auctioned in aid of Cavalier Health along with other items at the Cavalier KCS Club Championship Show in March 2012.

JUNIOR WARRANT

Carolus Little Miss Perfect won her JW on 9th October
2011 just before she reached her first birthday. "Peaches" has given Chris and Bill Knight great fun along the way with great success in the puppy classes at General and Club Open shows winning rosettes (and points) for her numerous  Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy Bitch wins and to cap it all a Reserve Best Puppy in show at  Norfolk and Norwich show.   

She was born on 15th October 2010 by Maibee Perfect Touch of Charnavale JW out of Little Miss at Carolus.

 

"MELODY"

Heather Wheeler's Sharonaz Melody for Drumhaye has passed away at the grand old age of 13 years 10 months. "Melody" won 2 CCs and 1 RCC and most feel that she was so unlucky not to gain her Champion title. But she almost made up for missing out by gaining the recognition she deserved when she entered the Veteran stage of her showing career and arguably almost dominated the Veteran classes right up until late last year. She was a great ambassador for Cavaliers showing the longevity that we know exists in the breed. Bred by Susan Atkinson out of Sharonaz Serenade by Ellisiana Rain Dance. To Heather we send our condolences on the passing of a very special old lady. The thought of her brings a smile and I know she had a long line of admirers. Sleep well, Melody.

GONE FISHING!!

from Siv Jendresen

  

NEW BREED NOTES

CORRESPONDENT

The weekly UK dog paper Our Dogs has a new breed notes writer. Maryann Hogan (Stavonga Cavaliers) who has taken over from Marilyn Claydon and would be pleased to hear from all Cavalier lovers, where ever you are. So please give your support to Maryann and send her all your news. Her email is maryannhogan@stavonga.co.uk 

ANOTHER 2012 CALENDAR

  The 2012 ACKCSC Calendar is available to order NOW with 100% of the profits going to the Charitable (Health) and Rescue Trusts. They are $17 each (foreign orders $20) or may be ordered in groups of 20 or more for $15 each, plus actual shipping. Great for Christmas presents, puppy packets and fundraisers. Full details on the website

 

 http://www.ackcsc.org/

 

 

The West of England Cavalier Club are holding a Health Day for Heart & Eye Testing (Cavaliers only) and a Puppy Party (all Toy Breeds welcome) on Saturday, 19th November 2011. The event will take place at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PS

The programme

10am - Doors open   (£1 entry per person)

10.30am –Talk on Handling and Presentation by Lee Cox (Vanitonia)

12 noon -5.00pm Heart testing with cardiologist Dr Ferasin. £5 per dog

Eye testing with Mr Cormie. £29 BVA certification charge per dog Microchipping (Petlog registered) for all Toy Breeds – Diane Searle £12 per dog (£2 donated to the Health Fund).

 Please remember to bring your Registration Certificates.

 

1pm - Puppy Party – Judge - Lee Cox (Vanitonia)

£1 entry per dog with 6 classes (Dog & Bitch) 4-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months

 

Tasty refreshments and a Raffle.

 

All enquiries to Jackie Ward jackie@charalier.com or Tracy Jackson tracy@amantra.co.uk or Terry Stanley terry@cornaby-stanley.co.uk 

THE SWEDISH EXPERIENCE

Marian Mynott (Honeybet) writes "I have just returned from my first ever trip to Sweden and my first ever experience of judging under the FCI rules. I judged for the Swedish Cavalier Club in Sundsvall and as the entry was big, the puppies had to be given to another judge, because the rules limit a judge to approx 80 dogs. The puppy classes are not official classes and are used to give the puppies experience.

 Best of Breed was (right) Swedish & Norwegian Ch Aranel A Classic – owned by Madelene and Jonathan Maclennan.  Yes I went all the way to Sweden and gave the top award to a dog bred in the UK. He is litter brother to UK Ch Aranel Maveric. Best of Opposite was (left) Swedish Ch Hackensack Sol Melia (Swedish Ch Miletree Elliott x Hackensack Midsummer Love) owned by Gun-Britt Kvart.

 Dog CC went to a tricolour from the Open Class, Hackensack Luciano,(2nd from left below) also owned by the MacLennan's, who was made up to Ch on the day.  The certificate was handed over by the ring steward to the exhibitor and I could not understand what the excitement was until the steward explained. He is by Swedish Ch Miletree Elliott out of Int & Nordu Ch Hackensack Amazing Grace." 

 

BEST DOG LINE UP

BEST BITCH LINE UP

 

 

THE JOY THAT IS JILL

 

Roxians Riverdance just celebrated her 14th Birthday. "Jill" is by Am & Can Ch Rattlebridge Master Blend x Rattlebridge Time After Time and is coveted by owner Roxy Hayes in Kalamazoo.USA.  Birthday celebrations included egg, cheese and meatball omelet! Happy Birthday golden girl!

UK SHOW NEWS

SOUTH WALES

Paula Stark (Tayfern) judged the males at South Wales All Breeds Championship show. She chose for her CC the tricolour Honeybet Magic Touch who was being handled by Leila Tarabad on behalf of her owners/breeders Marian and Steve Mynott who were away in Sweden on a judging appointmnet. I think they would have been pleased with the news but perhaps a little disappointed to miss the occasion! Lanola Siesta of Maibee took the Reserve Dog CC. In the bitch ring where the judge was Raye Parry (Gwynsias), it was CC number 26 for Ch Lorankas Sherrie Baby with Sorata Barley Wine Sancana getting the Reserve CC. Best Puppy was Verheyen Angelina. The referee was required for Best of Breed and Rita Morgan decided she preferred the dog.

 

 

EXCESS BAGGAGE -shocking!

 

A Cavalier puppy had a lucky escape after being found zipped up in a suitcase and abandoned in a Pimlico street.  He was found by chance by a passing cyclist and taken to the Blue Cross animal hospital in nearby Hugh Street, Victoria. Aida Butler was cycling along Denbigh Street when she saw the red suitcase and stopped to investigate. She said: "When I opened the case there was a little dog inside, it was a terrible shock. He was absolutely terrified, soaking wet and smelly.Goodness knows how long he'd been in there or what would have happened to him if I hadn't stopped."  The frightened pup jumped out of the suitcase and ran off, but luckily a man working at a nearby flat helped Mrs Butler catch him. They took him to the Blue Cross, where he was given a thorough clean-up and health check. As he had no collar or microchip, it was impossible to trace his owner but staff gave him the nickname "Watson".

"Watson was in an awful state when he arrived at the hospital. He was really underweight and probably hadn't eaten for days. He wouldn't have survived much longer if Mrs Butler hadn't found him. It's shocking to think that someone could have abandoned him like that, he's such a sweet and friendly dog."

Watson is still being cared for at the hospital and enjoying a special diet to get him up to a healthy weight.When he is well enough, he will go to one of the charity's animal adoption centres to find a new home.

 

SUPER STAFFORDSHIRES

 

 

 In April 2011 the Animal Health Trust (AHT) was pleased to announce the launch of two new DNA tests for dry eye and curly coat syndrome and episodic falling in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCS). These tests have been made available as the result of genetic studies carried out at the Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the AHT. To assist CKCS breeders further, we feel it would be helpful to gather information about the frequency of these two mutations in the current UK population. This would entail the collection and testing of DNA from a random selection of CKCS of breeding age so that we can determine the percentage of dogs carrying the mutations.

 

They propose collecting cheek swab samples from 200 individual dogs. Each dog will be tested free of charge for both conditions. In order to sample widely, they would prefer that as far as possible the sires and dams of these dogs are each represented only once. They have enlisted the help of the Kennel Club breed health representative, Peter Towse, to coordinate the recruitment of CKCS owners who may be willing to participate by submitting a DNA sample from one of their dogs. The network of ten regional breed clubs provides a means of gathering data from a wide geographical area, and allows for each club to put forward twenty dogs for genotyping.

If your club is happy to suggest twenty members who would be keen to take part in the study, could you please contact Peter Towse to register your interest by 31st July 2011. If you choose to go ahead, we would be grateful if you could provide him with details of potential participants by 31st October 2011. Peter can be contacted on  kchealthrep@cavalierhealth.co.uk

 

The AHT will post a cheek swab sampling kit to owners of dogs who have been selected for the study. DNA testing will be performed in our laboratory once all 200 samples have been submitted. The standard £48 fee for the combined test will be waived for participating dogs, and owners will not be charged for email notification of their dog's results. A certificate can be sent to owners on request for a £10 fee to cover administrative costs. Individual test results will remain confidential. Once data analysis is complete, a report summarising the overall findings will be made available to all participating CKCS breed clubs.

 The general guidelines for eligibility of dogs taking part are:

 only one dog can be tested free of charge per owner

 dogs must have been born on or after 1st July 2005

 dogs must be registered with the Kennel Club here in the UK

 each of the twenty selected dogs should have a unique dam

 ideally, each of the twenty dogs should also have a unique sire although we may make an exception where this proves difficult

Should your club choose to take part we can provide the necessary details in electronic form to help you publicise the study in a newsletter or on your website.

To register your interest in taking part or to make arrangements for submission of participant details please contact Peter Towse on kchealthrep@cavalierhealth.co.uk

 

For more general enquiries about the study or to request information in electronic form please contact Louisa Hayward on (01638) 750659 ext 1284, by email to lou.hayward@aht.org.uk or by post to Canine Genetics Research Group, Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7UU.

 

16th october 2011

 

CHANGING GUARD AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE

 
CHANGING GUARD AT

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

 

 

MIDLAND CAVALIER NEWS

Mary Rees, Secretary of the Midland CKCS Club has advised  "At our club committee meeting last night, I informed the committee that Shealagh Waters (Maibee) would be unable to travel to judge the bitches at our forthcoming Championship Show being held on Sunday, 27^th November 2011. Subject to Kennel Club Approval, Ms MaryAnne Hogan (Stavonga) will now be judging the bitches.

 

 

 

 

 

 HAS ANYONE SEEN ARCHIE?

 

A spate of dog disappearances in a Surrey village has led to police warnings to owners not to leave their pets unattended. The alert was raised in Windlesham, near Lightwater, after three dogs went missing within a fortnight in September. All are still missing. One of them, Archie, a brown and white male Cavalier King Charles spaniel, was last seen in Chertsey Road on 24 September 2011.

Surrey Heath neighbourhood inspector James Norbury said: "We are advising owners to be alert and extra vigilant." He urged people to report any suspicious incidents. "We want people to be aware of these disappearances so they can take care. At this stage there is no evidence the disappearances were thefts or linked and we urge anyone aware of any suspicious incidents to report them."

Surrey Heath Council's dog warden service issued a statement which said these were "clearly distressing incidents" and losing a pet could be devastating. It said: "We want people to be aware of these disappearances so they can take care and not leave their pets unattended anywhere." Bonnie, a black and white terrier Jack Russell, was last seen on 14 September and Evie, a grey Cairn terrier with a red collar and address tag, was last seen at her home address in Hatton Hill on 19 September.

 http://www.wcax.com/story/15611881/everything-animals-show-dogs#.TotAL-bBgGs.email

 

BYGONES

 

 

Antique pin with a micro mosaic of a Cavalier,mounted on silver metal. circa 1850. Mosaic measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/8" and

overall size is 2" x 1 3/4".

 

 

ISNT SHE GRAND?

 

 

CH Nordictouch Alexandria became a Grand Champion on 23rd September 2011 in Montana, USA.  'Muffin' owned and bred by Siv Jendresen (originally from Norway) is over 7 years old and came out of retirement and showed her heart out to win this acheivement.  Siv writes "Later she will be back showing as a veteran as she is such a happy dog, full of energy and mischief. Her Dad is Ch Ohana Nordictouch United (a son of Ch Loranka Dreamace) and Mom is Ch Nordictouch Boy What A Girl (a grand daughter of Ch Toraylac Joshua......  so down from good ole UK lines."

 

VINTAGE PENDANT

   

 

 

 WEATHERING THE SEASONS

 

Am Ch Kilshannon Autumn CloBear CGC has just celebrated her 14th Birthday. Owner, Nancy Rice Waggoner says "Amy" is also known as Great Grandma Dog! She is deaf and has a Grade 1 heart murmur  (no medication required) but is just as mischevious as the younger girls

Happy Birthday, Miss Amy!

 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

A note from Annukka Paloheimo in Finland

"I will be staying in New York probably from mid January 2012 until late May 2012, as a visiting scholar at New York University from where I received my Ph.D, a long time ago.  Would love to get in touch with Cavalier people on the East coast of the USA but being an FCI All Breeds judge, I am naturally interested in all "doggy" things."

 

 

UK SHOW NEWS

BELFAST

Brian Rix (Ricksbury) judged Dogs and Bitches at Belfast All Breeds Ch show. Winning his 2nd CC was PASCAVALE BAILEY with LOVETRAC MARKOFDISTINCTION taking the RCC. BEST OF BREED went to the Bitch CC winner, CH LORANKAS SHERRIE BABY and the RCC was awarded to CHANTISMERE CASTANET. BEST PUPPY was KINVAAR MAKE MY DAY at MAIBEE.

 

DRIFFIELD

Norma Inglis (Craigowl) did the honours at Driffield All Breeds Ch show held at Wetherby Racecourse. This is a 4 day show and the exhibitors in the Working, Pastoral,Gundog, Hound and Terrier Groups fared much better weather wise than the Utility and Toy breeds who saw drizzling rain on the last day of the show. This meant that the Cavaliers were judged under canvas. The rings actually were spacious enough for our breed to be given freedom to move. The Cavalier entry was 140 which put them 6th in the table of largest entry in the whole show. Beaten by Border Collies (176), Golden (203) and Labrador Retrievers (197), Whippets (172) and Border Terriers (153). Doing both sexes meant that no referee would be called, so I only had to debate with myself who would get Best of Breed! Dog CC went to Aranel Genesis (Bl) and the Bitch CC went to Charnell Monsoon (Bl). Reserves were Pascavale Bailey (Bl) and Bevelmount Red Ribbons (Ruby). The young tricolour Maibee McVitie was Best Puppy In Breed. This was a third CC for "Genesis" who despite his youth had won well at earlier shows. At the Welsh KennelClub show under Linda Flynn (Linjato) he won the RCC only being beaten by his kennel mate Aranel Maveric. At the West of England show in August he took his 1st CC under Veronica Hull (Telvara) and then quickly followed by winning CC number 2 at City of Birmingham where he delighted Margaret Newton (Tonnew). He is by Ch Miletree Constellation out of Aranel Bubblicious. I stayed to watch the Toy Group where "Genesis" was placed a very respectable 4th. Having won Best of Breed in Japanese Chins, it was a good day for the Aranels.

JUDGE- NORMA INGLIS (CRAIGOWL), MARK SMITH (ARANEL) and DOG CC, BEST OF BREED & just crowned NEW CHAMPION ARANEL GENESIS (subj to KC confirmation)

 

looking good in the TOY GROUP where he took GROUP 4

AUM & PASCAVALE BAILEY - RESERVE DOG CC

"BAILEY"

BILL MOFFAT & MAIBEE McVITIE - BEST PUPPY IN BREED

BITCH CC - CHARNELL MONSOON

"MONSOON"

NORMA INGLIS, DIANE WHITFIELD & BEVELMOUNT RED RIBBONS - RESERVE BITCH CC

JOHN HUBBARD & COBBETS DANCING DIVA AVEC POPOLULU - BEST PUPPY BITCH


 

"GENES, IS US!"

 MISSING MOLLY

 

 A Tenby couple were singing ‘Good golly, Miss Molly’ this week after the return of their beloved family dog, almost a year-and-a-half after it was taken from near their home.  Andrea and Tommy Richards, who run Augustus Guest House were left devastated back in June of 2010, when their Cavalier, "Molly" disappeared after escaping from their home when she was just 10-months-old.
The couple learnt from reports at the time that their pup had run to the nearby South Beach car park, where she was taken into a car by people who told a passer-by they would take the dog to a vet. A media campaign with a plea for information on Molly’s whereabouts was run and a reward for her return was offered. Then last week, 16 months after Molly’s disappearance, the Richards’ received the phone call they were waiting for, after their pet was discovered in Doncaster. A family who had bought the pup, took her to their vets after Molly (seen above with owner Andrea) had swallowed a conker, and while having a scan, the microchip with the Richards’ contact details was discovered by the vet.
After a journey up to Doncaster, the couple now have Molly back home in Tenby, where she’s sure to be kept on a short lead!

 

 

NEW WEBSITE

 

 
 

  Norma Bloice (Scotlass) has a new website designed by Chris Knight (Carolus) Take a look.   

 

  http://www.scotlass.com/

 

 

CZECH - ERS

Rick Aldous (Aranel) from Suffolk and Veronica Hull (Telvara) from Essex have recently returned from judging the Cech, Moravy a Slezska Cavalier club show.  The show took place outdoors and the weather stayed fair. Libor has sent some super photos of the weekend.

SUPER RINGS  

RICK ALDOUS & RING STEWARD

 
VERONICA AND HER STEWARD

 

GETTING DOWN TO THE BUSINESS IN HAND

 


GOOD RING STEWARDS MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR THE JUDGE

 

A JOB WELL DONE!

 

from left to right

Best Junior – QUINETE TERNO z Kamilkove zahrady.

Best Dog – ZIPPY Prokopska Hvezda

Best Bitch and BEST OF BREED – EMA Fimfarum

Best Veteran – KISS THE BEST Arusava

 

 

AAH BLESS

The Feast of St. Francis was celebrated in Grace Church in Brooklyn with a blessing of the animals at the early evening service. The Rector, the Rev. Stephen Muncie, above administers a blessing, which comprised of holy water delivered via a dogwood sprig, to Wellington, a Cavalier held by proud owner Stacey Mankoff. There were no exceptions, and all animals were made welcome, such as these chickens seen below.

 

If you are a member of the Northern Cavalier KCS Society, then this may interest you. The Club have arranged two scanning days with Geoff Skerritt at Chestergates Referral Hospital, Telford Court, Chester Gate, Chester CH1 6LT. on the 3rd and 17th November 2011. The CM/SM scanning days are only open to members and there is a maximum of 2 dogs per member.The cost will be £150 and 10 dogs per day will be scanned (under sedation). Heart testing and Hearing/BAER testing is also available at an additional cost of £20 each. All dogs must be permanently identified by microchip or tattoo and KC registration papers must be brought to the session.
If you are interested or require any further information please contact Elaine Waddington at spindlepoint.ckcs@btinternet.com or telephone on (01768) 840603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEENAGE RUBY?

 

TEENAGE RUBY by LIbor

 

 

 MILLY IS A STAR

 

Milly, a 4-year-old Cavalier owned by Allie Erlichman, was recently named top dog and won Best in Show at the Annual Dog show held at The Chelsea Assisted Living Centre in Fanwood. Local businesses K9 Resorts and Well Groomed donated the prizes which were awarded in classes that included "Best Dressed". Allie's father is a resident at The Chelsea.

 

The Cornbow Shopping Centre in Halesowen are appealing for the owner of a memory card with hundreds of family pictures on it to come forward.. The memory card from a camera was handed in to staff at the centre on August 10 2011 but no-one has claimed it. Centre manager, Eve O’Connor said it contains pictures of a middle-aged couple and their two teenage daughters and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on what appears to be a family holiday with relatives.“It would be a shame if we couldn’t find the owners as the pictures are family memories - if we could find who it belongs to it would be a job well done.”Anyone who thinks the memory stick might be theirs, can call Eve on 0121 5855495.

 

CONDOLENCES

Bev Genders (Cavlamour Cavaliers in Queensland) passed away last week and we send our condolences to daughter Jodie and her husband Glen and the rest of the family who would like to  thank everyone for their support over the last few months and the kind thoughts received at this sad time.

Bev was a lovely lady who will  be much missed by her many friends. She was a loving mother and doting grandmother. RIP, Bev

 

 

Two Dicks are better than one! from Steve Mynott

Pictured above are Richard (Dick) Newton and Dick Terry who recently judged at the Cavaliers of the West ‘Robert L. Smith Memorial' Specialty Show weekend in Vancouver Washington State in the USA. Kevin and Debra Cline’s Ch Pascavale Stefano went Best in Show under Dick T and Reserve Winners Dog under Dick N who chose Jennifer Flowers Foster’s Ch Aranel With Love as his Best in Show. Elaine Lessig (Roi L Cavaliers, USA) was also judging during the weekend and awarded her Best in Show to Courtney Carter’s  

Kellene Barnaby Jones.

 

 

 

 

 

GOING ONCE, GOING

TWICE.....

 

 

Highlight of the weekend was the annual BBQ at Monique Tyler’s home in Oregon where furious bidding on the auction saw Richard Newton out bid Steve Mynott for a copy of the UK Millennium book, much to the curiosity of the American audience who couldn’t see why either of them would want to take an English book back home ! Maybe it was the wine again?

Vino Colapso, Steve?

 

 

 

 

Denis Montford (Braganzar) can now be reached online! He would love to hear from friends and catch up. He can be contacted at braganzar@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

  Welcome to the 21st Century, Denis!

 

 

HELLO SAILOR!

Don't "Goose" and "Anna", who belong to Neil Adcock, look smart in their snazzy life jackets? When you live on a houseboat it is a must in a girl's wardrobe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT IS?..........

a)  ....A PUPPY  FARMER?   

They run an establishment which concentrates on the mass breeding of all the popular breeds. They do this on a shoestring budget, spending as little as possible on food, bedding, vet bills, and nothing at all on health testing, while reaping as much profit in the bank as possible. When breeding stock are 'surplus to requirements' they are disposed of. There is no love of the breeding animal, they are purely there to put money in the puppy farmer's bank.

b)   .....A BACKYARD BREEDER?

Is someone who breeds for 'pin money' from KC (un-endorsed) registered  animals bought from puppy farms or pet shops. They are ignorant of health issues, have no equipment, but very often will purchase a couple of pet females and one male to 'serve' them.... which they do on a very frequent basis.  They breed with no restrictions, and sell with either no KC Papers, or with no breeding restrictions on the puppy, so buyers can also breed from the pet they buy. Sometimes these people work in groups so they can use each others' 'stud dogs' cheaply, they ruin breeds and have no interest in being educated because they are quite happy to sell untypical, sickly puppies to the unsuspecting public who think they are getting a bargain.

c)  .......A COMMERCIAL BREEDER?

Can be a reputable breeder who tests for everything and cares deeply about the breed they own. The difference is they live from the profit of what they breed,  and from stud fees.... Breeding and selling puppies IS their day job that pays the mortgage. They breed frequently, and have many puppies to chose from and are sometimes very successful in the show ring. Several commercial breeders are also respected judges and can belong to breed clubs. Very few commercial breeders have dogs on their sofas, and hardly ever keep their old retired dogs because old dogs cost money, and they are on a budget.... So they find a pet home for them to live out the rest of their lives in comfort.

  d) ......A HOBBY BREEDER?

These are the breeders who have their dogs around them in the home, on the sofas, armchairs, and in the bed. They are the ones who spend top dollar on the best food they can get, and buy new comfy dog bedding at every opportunity. These breeders health test, many judge and belong to Breed Clubs. They very often show,  and will travel anywhere to use the best stud dog to produce their next healthy litter,  while hoping for something to be good enough to show. The rest of the litter is placed in carefully vetted pet homes. They are surrounded by their beloved oldies, and are bereft when they pass.... They forever have their hand in their pocket,  and don't make a buttered bean in the way of profit....

 

This was written by Veronica Hull (Telvara) and I thought it a really good description of the variety of different types who fall under the breeder umbrella. 

The majority of members of the UK Cavalier Clubs are caring hobby breeders. What a pity that more energy is not spent crucifying the vile puppy farmers, unscrupulous backyard breeders and immoral commercial breeders. They should be the real target and are all that will remain when all the caring breeders decide to call it a day.

 

 

SOME MORE PRETTY THINGS

FOR AUTUMN from Betzie Smith

 

 

  

          

      

 

 

THE HOLISTIC APPROACH

MAY HELP - TRILBY'S TALE

"Trilby" was diagnosed late last year with acute kidney failure and became VERY sick indeed. The vet had him on a concoction of meds and 'flushed' his system in an attempt to 'kick-start' his kidney function, but by January 2011 things became desperate with him refusing all food, and when we did manage to get blended food down him within minutes we got it back.  He was  obviously very weak and unstable on his legs,  so we were off to the Vet again for more help....  but Trilby looked really sick and just laid flat on the Vets table with bright yellow lips and gums.  Even his eyes were tinged with yellow, plus he was bringing up bile and the urine sample I took with me to the vets was an unbelievable colour, so I expected the worst news, and got it."

 "The date was 31st of January, and my vet said it was time to let him go as nothing more could be done for him.  I said I needed Colin, my husband, by my side because  he needed the opportunity to say his goodbyes. I eventually got Trilby home and was in floods of tears, but then remembered that years ago I'd heard about a remedy that had helped a dog whose kidney's were failing,  and so I phoned Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy in London's 'New Cavendish Street' and spoke to the resident pharmacist.  He said he would make up a formula for Trilby that might help him not feel so wretched,  so he fast tracked me the potions by courier and we started treatment within hours. The remedies used were 'Anguillar 30 (which is made from Eel’s serum')  and a second remedy which was a mixture containing  'Berbris Vulgaris 3c'  'Ceanothus 6x' and 'Chelidonium 6c'. These were to be alternated every 4 hours day and night. We kept Trilby’s fluids and strength up by tube feeding him, and within 3 days the vomiting stopped,  then 2 weeks later his stools and urine were the correct colour. The following week his jaundice yellowing was subsiding, and within the month he had his appetite back ready to celebrate his 13th birthday on the 14th of March.  We kept those remedies going right up until June, but then weaned him off altogether because we now have a happy boy who is back to his normal sweet self, much to the amazement of my Vet. When all else had failed, a mixture of Homeopathic remedies worked,  and we still have our lovely boy today thanks to these remedies. So I am a great believer in the holistic approach,  and have been for many years."  Veronica Hull (Telvara)

 

 

...... A SHORTER THAN USUAL CHATTERBOX TODAY, BUT LOTS MORE NEWS TO FOLLOW IN A COUPLE OF DAYS

1ST OCTOBER 2011 
 
      

SYDNEY ON A SKATE BOARD - supports FOETAL TISSUE PROJECT

 

 

CALENDAR 2012

The FOETAL TISSUE PROJECT has added a unique 2012 Calendar to the items now available at their online shop at 

  http://www.ftrproject.com/ftrshop/ftrshop.html

 The theme is the London 2012 Olympics and shows just how sporting our Cavaliers really are. From Weightlifting to Water polo - see our breed as you have never seen them before! Place your order now, you wont be disappointed.

 

 

 

Geoffrey Porter (Ringcreevy) has undergone major surgery and is now recuperating in hospital in Basingstoke. Good wishes can be sent to him at C Ward, Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust
Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA or to his home.  

Wishing you a speedy recovery to good health,Geoffrey, from all your Cavalier friends worldwide,

 stop press! - Geoffrey now home

 

JUMPING FOR JOY

AgCh 300 Buraba Black Basil ADM9 JDM6 ADO3 JDO SDM SPDM GD has become Australia's   first ever Cavalier Agility champion and the first 300 height dog in Victoria to achieve this title to the absolute delight of his owner Roxann Eddy. What is even more heart warming is that he is 10 years old and heart clear. Well done Basil

 

CAVALIER NEEDS WALKING

 

ANIMAL LOVERS are urgently needed to help elderly pet owners to care for their beloved companions in Lytham St Annes. Many pet owners become very depressed and worried about the fate of their animals when they can no longer walk them, and feel their only option is to re-home them, which is heart-breaking for both the owner and their four legged companions.

The Cinnamon Trust is a national charity for the terminally ill and elderly and their much loved, much needed pets. Volunteers help to keep owners and pets together either by walking a dog for a housebound owner, fostering pets when the owners need hospital care and even cleaning out a bird cage. Unfortunately they have a shortage of volunteers in Lytham St Annes who are able to offer dog walking support to a lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The Cinnamon Trust is desperate for volunteers in this area even if you can only offer an hour a week it will improve the dog’s quality of life and give the owner peace of mind. If anyone can help please call Sally on 01736 758707 or email volunteer@cinnamon.org.uk

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

"COUNT SERTORIO "  by BARTOLOMEO PASSAROTTI - Italian painter (1529–1592)

 

 

Janet Waller (JINJAN) writes re The Cavalier Club Health Day on Saturday 24th September, organised by Syliva Lymer. "This was another success with visitors of Cavaliers and other breeds arriving steadily all day. Simon Swift had 87 hearts to test and 45 had their eyes tested.  Rachael Surman was micro-chipping and Alan Walker was taking photographs.  The raffle, with a super prize of a £50 Marks & Spencer's voucher very kindly donated by Jeannie Boyd and won by Pam Lewis, raised £90.

Teas, Coffee and yummy cakes that were baked and donated by Becky Wileman's mum were served all day by a 'willing' band of helpers. Here are some photos of the fun."

Sylvia checks in.

Sue Underwood and Becky Wileman

Eleanor Mancey and Ros Loades

 

Pam Lewis (Daraste) the lucky winner of the Raffle

 

 

STARTED, SO I'LL FINISH!

On 18th September 2011, Toraylac Mastermind, bred by Caroline Ackroyd-Gibson and owned by Wioletta Matusiak, not only w on the Junior Class, Junior Winner, Best Junior, but took Best of Breed and finally Best In Show at the Polish National Show of Group IX. The judges were Adam Chabik and Wanda Kowalska. "Mastermind" is only 14 months old and is litter brother to Toraylac Perfect Passion JW, Toraylac Masterpiece in Australia, and Toraylac Masterstroke in France.

 

The Silkeborg show in Denmark was held the 28th of August and sadly 2011 will see the end of this beautiful show set in gorgeous surroundings with views to Silkeborg Langsø. This venue is by far the most popular with all exhibitors (if the weather is good!)  Unfortunately, this year heavy rain began to fall when judge Eeva Resko from Finland was about to choose Best of Breed and Best Opposite. But the sun had shone all morning so the majority of judging was done in fine weather. BOS went to the Blenheim, DKCH KBHV10 Longbody's Business Buster, owned by Claus and Birthe Jensen and bred by Margareta Granqvist and Best of Breed went to the Ruby bitch, JWW08 KBHV08 DKV09 DKCH Cava Choice Au'drey Tautou, owned by Margareta Granqvist and bred by Jens & Dorte Elkjær. 

 15  breeds were represented through an overall entry of 328 dogs. "Tautou" won the Group and so qualified for the BIS competition. Traditionally, Best in Show has been awarded to a Samoyed, but at this final Silkeborg show the tradition came to an end and judge Leif Lehmann Jørgensen chose "Tautou" for BEST IN SHOW.  Both breeders and owners of "Tautou" were extremely thrilled and happy. 

 

 

 "TATOU" GOING BEST IN SHOW with Danish Judge, Leif Lehmann Jørgensen

 

Best of Breed  "Tatou",  Judge Eeva Resko, Best Opposite "Buster"

 

 

TONGUE TEASER! sent by Elena Lomokhova

   

 

 

CRUFTS 2012

The Kennel Club has taken the decision not to post the schedule for Crufts 2012 to previous year’s exhibitors unless requested to do so.

Anyone who has qualified to compete at Crufts 2012 is encouraged to enter via the online version of the schedule which will be available from November 2011 on the Crufts website, www.crufts.org.uk
Those who would prefer to receive a printed schedule should send an A5 stamped addressed envelope to the value of 79 pence for first class or 65 pence for second class post to the Crufts Office, The Kennel Club, 1 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London, W1J 8AB – Vist the KC website for more information

 

ENDURANCE PAYS OFF -

BIBI gains her title

 

Greta Fennamore lives in Australia and is very proud of her 3 year old, Deltora Storybook AD JD SD.  "Bibi" completed her Endurance Test two weeks ago to qualify for her Endurance Title which is not commonly achieved by a Cavalier or any small breed. We started training for the test earlier this year and have gradually built up the distance with me riding a bike. As you may notice by her titles she also competes in agility and this year she has gained her Agility Dog and Snooker Dog titles. She is one fit little girl."

The endurance test is over a distance of 20kms and is split into three sections, the first being eight kilometres. The second and third are six kilometres. There is a break of 15 minutes between the first and second sections and 20 minutes between the second and third sections.

All this is carefully watched over by a judge. The dog’s fitness and condition is monitored by a team of vets who examine each dog during the breaks. During each break the vets will monitor heart rate, temperature, the condition of the dog’s paw pads and check for lameness. At the beginning, and before any running takes place, a team of vets will check each dog and compare the data on the certificate supplied on entry with its current condition. If all is OK the judge will give the handler and dog a very simple obedience test to check its willingness to obey. 

 The running or cycling part of the ET is carried out at a speed of 10kms per hour or one kilometre every six minutes. This is really a very gentle jog for cyclist or runner and most dogs enjoy gaiting at this speed. The whole test takes two hours and 35 minutes including the intervening breaks. During the breaks and again 15 minutes after the end of the 20kms the vets will check your dog’s condition. After the final vet check, there will be a repeat of the simple obedience test to prove your dog is just as willing to obey as he was before the ET began. When you have successfully finished the test, you are presented with a qualifying certificate signed by the judge.

  Greta, what is a Snooker Dog??

THE PASSING OF

ELIZABETH SPALDING

  Elizabeth Spalding who bred Cavaliers under the KILSPINDIE affix in the USA, died recently at St. Joseph's Manor in Portland after a seven-year struggle with Parkinson's disease. The longtime Falmouth resident was 82 years old. An obituary appeared in her home town paper. 

She devoted most of her adult life to the health, development and future of the Cavalier, brought to this country from England in the 1940s.

"Liz was a founding member and President of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA" said her brother S Peter Spalding "and was instrumental in helping the breed gain acceptance and flourish in the United States." Born and raised in Portland, she graduated at age 16 from Deering High School and attended Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania where she studied classical literature and graduated with high honors in 1949. During college, she developed an interest in horses and worked for a while at the Philadelphia Hunt Club, where she exercised horses, and became an avid equestrian.  

 After graduation, she travelled in Europe on a motorcycle before going to work for the United Nations in Geneva. The UN job was well-suited to  Miss Spalding, who was fluent in several languages. She returned to Maine in 1956 and devoted the rest of her life to raising Cavalier King Charles spaniels -- an energetic, affectionate toy spaniel breed that is known for being friendly and easy to train. "She must have raised over 100 dogs over the course of her lifetime," her brother said.

"Her kennel, Kilspindie Kennel, was located on Mountain Road in Falmouth. She loved those dogs. Once the word got out that she was raising the dogs, celebrities would come to Falmouth as she always insisted on meeting the buyer because she wanted to make sure the dogs would be well-cared for. Among her more famous clients were Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas, Steven Spielberg and Tony Curtis."

Her dogs became known for their wonderful temperament, intelligence and beauty. They also won a number of contests. Liz served as a judge at numerous National and International Cavalier dog shows. 
She was also devoted to her family. Through most of her adult life, she lived with and cared for her mother who died in 1999, a few months before her 100th birthday.  Miss Spalding's family said she will be remembered as brilliant and independent, an individual who set her standards high.      

 

 

 

LOST PROPERTY

Left behind at the recent HUMBERSIDE OPEN SHOW - a ladies grey jacket and a space blanket. If you are missing these items, please contact Linda Flynn on linjato@hotmail.com

 

 

AROUND THE UK SHOWS

 Darlington show had Rick Aldous (Aranel) judging at Championship show level for the first time alongside Betty Flavell who is an experienced allrounder. Rick judged dogs and selected the almost Vintage, Ch Keyingham Branwell for the CC and gave Reserve to the  puppy, Dalvreck Dream On at Braemarra. In Bitches it was a clean sweep for the Lorankas when they took both CC and RCC with Loranka's Touching Heaven and Ch Lorankas Sherrie Baby. This win makes "Touching Heaven" a new Champion in the breed. Her first CC came from Ernie Patterson at the City of Birmingham show in 2010 and her second at the same show one year later when Evelyn Hurley judged. She is a 2 year old Blenheim by Ch Loranka's Just Like Heaven out of Loranka's Starstruck. The referee, Val Blore - the Toy Group judge, was required for Best of Breed and Best Puppy which resulted in her deciding she preferred the males. A decison that held up when 'Branwell' took Toy Group 3 and Veteran Toy Group 1 and "Dream On" took Toy Puppy Group 3.

Judging Affenpinchers in another ring meant I missed the major awards being decided.  

 

   


   
 

 

 

 

A BLOOM WITH A VIEW

 
 photo kindly supplied by Kari Sundqvist from Sweden

 

 

The Cavalier KCS Club have decided to offer for sale, certain publications  sold on their website shop. Veronica Hull holds the items for distribution and writes “The star buy is the 'must have'  hard back Evelyn Booth book, the very collectable 'All About The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel' retailed at £17.50, ( approx $29 USD or 26 Australian Dollars ) but we still have a limited number to offer at just £5.... +P&P. ( converts to just over $8 USD or 7.40 AUD)  This is a beautiful book,  and one of my personal favourites with the stunning 'Dunhelm The Admiral'  featured on the front cover.  It would make a perfect Christmas gift for any Cavalier enthusiast at an affordable price, but stock is limited so I would suggest an early order to be sure of securing this book at the greatly reduced price.

I also have several '1928 -1999 Book of Champions'  to offer at the reduced price of £2.50, +P&P, and for the first orders received I will include at no extra charge the follow-up supplement 'Champions Book from 2000 up to 2004'.  These books show the photograph and pedigree of every Champion made up in the UK during that period of time, and therefore these booklets are valuable record for future reference of the bloodlines behind many of our current Cavaliers.

Orders for any of the above can be placed through the UK CKCS website at www.thecavalierclub.co.uk . The process is simple, click on 'CLUB SHOP'  which is on the right side panel, then click on 'BUY BOOKS' and scroll down to the relevant publication.  Once payment is cleared I will fast track you the treasure! 

Any additional info I can help with, just email telvara@tiscali.co.uk "

 

 

 25th September 2011

 

 

 

 

 

HERE COME THE MEN IN BLACK

KOOL KARDS from the FOETAL

TISSUE PROJECT

The Foetal Tissue Research Fund-raising have opened a shop.......  www.ftrproject.com

  Some details from Sheena Stevens

"We've started off in a small way with cards and none of the designs are obtainable anywhere else. So ... go and have a look! We'll be adding different cards and new items from time to time ...  that hopefully will appeal to all. Christmas cards should be coming soon."

 

  

 

 

 

So come on "Chatterboxers" payment can be made by PAYPAL and at only £3 (plus postage) for 5 cards, how can you resist??

 

The two cards shown above are only a couple of those available that include   "Little Red Riding Hood",  "A Bunch of Tricolours", "Dance for Joy", "Cavaliers of the Carribean", "Pretty Little Flower", "Men In Black", "Reservoir Dogs". So don't delay, please get ordering now...

 

   

 

  



                                
    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOOKING FOR A DATE?

...look no further

Pam (Craig) is  in the process of compiling the 2012 Cavalier Show Diary which will give dates (with judges) of the 2012 UK Club and General Ch shows, club info, puppy register etc.
The diary will be on sale soon at £8 for desk size and £5 for pocket size
As there is limited advertising space at £30 per page and £20. per half page, so if anyone is interested in advertising please email Pam@aldachell.co.uk

 

 

CAVALIERS OF THE NORTH

EAST SHOW

 Report from Anne Eckersley. "We were delighted to return to the Clinton venue this year.  The village of Clinton, just down the road from the hotel, is a charming and picturesque hamlet, filled with interesting shops and tempting restaurants.  The river that winds through the town, and drops dramatically at the old mill, provides a beautiful backdrop.

The judges for the weekend were Erica Venier (Puppy Sweeps), Rob Dix (Friday Conformation), Joan Twigg (Saturday Conformation) and Michael Hegarty (Sunday Conformation). 

The weekend got off to a great start on Thursday afternoon, when we gathered in the Ballroom to set up the rings.  So many folks showed up to help that we were done in short order, and could adjourn to the lounge for the wonderful welcome reception.  A bit later, Puppy Sweeps got under way, and Toraylac Paluche for Kean, owned by Elizabeth Keane, walked off with Best Puppy in Sweeps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Friday, judge Rob Dix picked Ch Aranel With Love, JW, owned by Jennifer Flowers Foster, as Best in Show.  After judging, we were treated to a seminar on nutrition, sponsored by Royal Canin. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Best in Show winners for the weekend were Katherine Kates’ Ch Darane Billie Jean under Joan Twigg

 

  and Ginger Harrison’s Ch/Eng. Ch. Lanola Santana of Maibee under Michael Hegarty

 
 

IF IT QUACKS LIKE A DUCK...

 

After Cavaliers of the Northeast show in Clinton, New Jersey, USA, where Michael Hegarty judged, a small group took the ferry to the downtown part of Boston, had lunch at Faneuil Hall outdoor market and then took a Duck Tour which is a bus that has wheels and floats as a boat. Anne Eckersley writes "We drove around the City of Boston and then boated down the river that runs through/beside Boston.  Our tour guide was hysterical – on her command of YEE HAW we all had to quack like a duck.  Poor people of Boston didn’t know what hit them!

 The people in the photo, l-r, Jerry Munro, Michael Hegarty, Bill O’Brien, Liz O’Brien, Liz Keane and Anne Eckersley

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

 

“Portrait of Three Sisters with their King Charles Spaniel”. Oil on canvas. Southern/American School. circa 1850.

RICHMOND RESULTS

Ray Parry (Gwynsias)and Mary Forrester (Salbrie) judged dogs and bitches at Richmond All Breeds Ch show where Dog CC and Best of Breed went to LANOLA SIESTA OF MAIBEE and the Bitch CC went to CH LORANKAS SHERRIE BABY. The Reserves were Ch Maibee Make Believe and Lorankas Back to Black for Lisgarth. Cavaliegh Jaida won Best Puppy.

 

 

 

VICTORIAN POST CARD

ENTRIES DROPPING AT UK

SHOWS 

"I don't know the answer as to why people might not be entering shows, but I know I simply haven't got anything to take to a show! I haven't been to a show since UK Toy and that was only for the Obedience. 'Ellie' is nearly 7 years old and will be out in Veteran, but she's not championship show standard, just open shows. Much though I love 'Hetty' she isn't really show quality at all, though I may take her to the Eastern in October for the heart testing. Of course I lost 'Henry' last year. I would love to be entering shows, but I can't afford to throw away the sort of money that entries and petrol costs on dogs that are not remotely of competitive quality."

Lucy Dawson (Luphenex Cavaliers)

 

The Cavalier KCS

Club - Change of

Date

The next Cavalier Club Open Show, being judged by Sue Brooks (Moonvale), will now be held on Saturday 12^th November 2011 at Weedon Bec Village Hall and not as previously advertised. Schedules are now available for download. – Download Schedule

 

ZIPPY DEE DOO DAH

Hana Novakova from Prague in the Czech Republic travelled to the Euro Dog Show which took place between 1st -4th September 2011 in Leeuwarden in Holland. The judge was Sylvie Desserne from France and there were  38 Cavaliers entered from Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Finland and Czech Republic. It was a good day for Hannah and her Blenheim boy CH ZIPPY PROKOPSKA HVEZDA who took the CACIB, Best of Breed and the title CENTENARY EUROPEAN WINNER. Ch Angel´s Pride Gentleman won the RCACIB. Centenary European Winner title in bitches along with the CACIB was   Korraines Kordelia and RCACIB was UK Ch Angel's Pride Gentle Star. Best Junior went to Sweet Lake Superstar Love Affair
 

 

  

Pat Gray (Trevricia) in Plymouth has Cavalier KCS Club Year Books from 1979  to 2010 that she would like to find a home for,
as she really does not want to throw them away. So if there is anyone out there interested, they are welcome to have them free of charge but would need to arrange collection. tel 01752 405384

 

 

 

 OIL PAINTING

Sarah Jackson in Dorset is buying and selling antique dog related items and has just purchased a lovely example of a 1920s/30’s, oil on board, King Charles Spaniel portrait in original frame priced £195. This is a new venture which will be running alondside her current business - handmade dog beds

www.handmadedogbeds.co.uk

If you are interested please contact Sarah on 01258 456458 or 07909 892459. Email Sarah@handmadedogbeds.co.uk 

 

 

THE HUMBERSIDE OPEN SHOW

Janet Waller (JINJAN) judged the show held near Doncaster on 4th September 2011 where the entry was 99. 

BEST IN SHOW CHALLENGE

BEST BITCH AND BEST IN SHOW -

KHATIBI LEMON ADA (SORRY ABOUT EYES SHUT!)

BEST DOG AND RESERVE BEST IN SHOW -CHANTISMERE MISTER SANDMAN OF CRAIGOWL

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESERVE BEST DOG - TILLASHBY

GEORGIO

 

RESERVE BEST BITCH - BRYMARDEN

CAROLINA MOON

 

 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - LYMREY

ANGELICA

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW - TOSCAM

MONTE LUCIA 

Winner of the £20 donated by Janet Waller for the

oldest cavalier exhibited at the show was BICKCLIFF

WHAT A GEM - 13 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS

Mike Pestereff, Jill Sheard, Linda Flynn (Sec)

Cherrill Deans & Diane Whitfield

Ellen Renaud, Peter & Vera Eyre

Ring Stewards - Mary Drewett & Maxine Fox-Shone

Judge Janet Waller

    

Joan Stead

 

Cath Weston & Stacy North

 
   TAKE YOUR PICK ON THE TOMBOLA  with

Andy & Dave Sedgbeer

Jenny Johnston

Chris Knight

Anne Pestereff

Becky Wileman & Stephanie North

Lesley Kilcoyne

Marilyn Claydon

David Crossley - Chairman

Anne Lord

     Sheila Hindle 

Jackie and Barry Tarlton enjoying their lunch

 
15TH SEPTEMBER 2011
 

 

30 DAYS HATH SEPTEMBER ......

 

 

 

30 DAYS HATH SEPTEMBER

 

by LIBOR

 

 

 

A  Cavalier enthusiast, who lives in Bournemouth, has a number of old year books which she is happy to give to someone who is interested or who may want to sell them to raise funds for Rescue & Welfare purposes. She really doesn’t want to just throw them away  The books would have to be picked up from her home. If anyone is interested please contact Elaine Williams on sancana@crosswinds53.fsnet.co.uk 

 

 

UP AND OVER

"Norma, thought you may be interested in photos of my Taybar girls (all daughters of Taybar Painted Lady) practising agility and also of hearing that Taybar Annabella who was a star at City of Birmingham Championship Show last week where she gained her Good Citizen Gold Award, joining my other 4 at home who also achieved "gold" success. I think this is first time the Kennel Club have allowed Gold and Silver to be taken at their shows. In the past the top awards had to be tackled at the relevant Training Clubs. Taybar Stella has just started out by gaining her Puppy Award last week". Barbara Taylor on the Isle of Wight

Good results, Annabella and Stella !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL STAR

Klaus Vorderstrasse and German Ch Craigowl Santana  have good reason to be smiling. "Sydney" is now an INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION having gained 4 CACIBs in 3 countries. Germany,The Netherlands and Austria.

 
 
   
 

 

SITTING PRETTY

If you are a collector of Cavalieriana you will love these figurines. Made in the UK by a company in Hartlepool. Definitely worth a look at http://cavacast.com/

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Gay Lowe (ALAWAGO) would like to say thank you to everyone for their best wishes just when she needed them most! She had a health scare recently that thankfully ended with a good outcome. After taking it easy for a little while Gay hopes to be back with us before too long.

See you soon Gay.

 

 

HOW "ART" THOU?

 
John Frederick Lewis  The Harem (1851)

SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMPION

Rosemary Leaver from Cape Town writes "I am thrilled to announce that yesterday at the Northern Free State Kennel Club Championship Show, under judge Max Winch from Australia, Australian Champion Dunsfold Sweet Dreams (above) won her 5th and final CC and is now a South African Champion (subject to confirmation by KUSA). She did it in style, by also going Best of Breed "Sweetie" has only been in the country 1 month and 5 days, so I am exceptionally proud of her, and she achieved this in just 6 shows. My sincere thanks to her breeder, Paul Nichols (Dunsfold) for entrusting this special young lady to me, as well as to Stephanie Rickard for all she has done. Many thanks too, to Sue Smith (Jessicav) who owns Sweetie's dam, Jessicav Sweet Kisses, as well as to David McCullough and Grand Champion Miletree Distant Dream (IMP UK)  Another overseas Champion to add to Bertie's growing list"

 

SA CH Salegreen Edwin of Rozehyl (IMP UK)

On Saturday 27th August, CH Salegreen Edwin of Rozehyl (IMP UK) (above) was chosen as the Kennel Union of Southern Africa National Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for 2011 at the KUSA Nationals in Bloemfontein, under judge Marina Ostrovskaya (Russia). The shows held on Thursday -Sunday form what is known as the KUSA Classic weekend.  5 shows in 4 days is pretty exhausting, especially given that we show outdoors on horrible dry, sandy grass fields, meaning that I like to re-bath all the dogs after each show! 

 

Belleek Figurine of a Cavalier

King Charles Spaniel Dog on

Cushion

 

 

  "I really enjoy reading Chatterbox and thought I would send something you might find interesting. I work for a 'dog friendly' design agency called URBAN RIVER in the North East of England. It's so dog friendly in fact that we have an official mascot called 'urban rover'! He has his own facebook site and I would love it if you mentioned it http://www.facebook.com/urbanrover He's a right character and for people who love Cavaliers and dogs, they will love him and the page. We believe if you can have a dog friendly environment within a business it will be a better business for the humans and their furry friends. He's about 2 and a half years old and was born on Valentines day and we originally got him from Leeds. He's a very happy, waggy tail, kinda dog and loves being around people. He is like my shadow and we are true best friends. So much so, that my manager loved him just as much and wanted to make him the official mascot for the company as well as welcoming him into the office, making it a dog friendly environment. We also welcome our clients to bring their dogs in and have fresh water and treats readily available. Urban rover even has his own page on the urban river site - Please read more on the dogs blog -
http://www.urbanriver.com/dogs-blog-2.html
 Carly Carrahar

 

 

UK SHOW SCENE

 The SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB had Sharon Bloomfield (Oaklake) judging all the entry. She chose Ch Keyingham Branwell for her Dog CC and BEST OF BREED and his total of CCs won, now stands at 41. The Bitch CC went to Ch Lorankas Sherrie Baby who is now sitting on 23 CCs. Selkies Odanodan at Fyrnrose  and Toraylac Perfect Passion took the RESERVES. BEST PUPPY was Pamedna Vancouver

Cavaliers in the past, more often than not, had one of the largest entries at All Breed General Championship shows and so the societies appointed two judges to deal with the numbers of Cavaliers entered. Those days have gone it seems  and the entries are sadly depleted. The result is that now more than a quarter of General Championship shows held throughout the year in the UK  only schedule one judge. Midland Counties, Driffield, WELKS, Bath, 3 Counties, Border Union, Belfast and both SKC shows.      

I have heard several reasons voiced why people aren't entering  My guess is that the main reason is economical. Followed by a despondency and disheartening feeling amongst Cavalier show goers that it no longer is a sport to be enjoyed because of the antagonistic and largely unfair criticism levied at Cavalier exhibitors. Then there are judges who draw a poor entry. Maybe they have judged the breed too often in too short a time frame. Finally some think that the top placings are dominated by the same dogs, so why bother?  Personally, I like the quality to be kept as high as possible and that is achieved only by "beating the best". But I can understand why people are disheartened.

What's your view?

 

CI TY OF BIRMINGHAM judges were Margaret Newton (Tonnew) and Evelyn Hurley (Lahume) doing DOGS and BITCHES respectively. ARANEL GENESIS won the CC, BEST OF BREED and had great success in the Toy Group under Dan Ericsson and took Group 2. At only 14 months old and having won his 1st CC only 14 days ago, the future looks bright for this Junior. In bitches LORANKAS TOUCHING HEAVEN took the CC (a lucky show for this blenheim having won the CC there a year ago). The Reserves were CH MAIBEE MAKE BELIEVE and BRYMARDEN CAROLINA MOON. Best Puppy was VERHEYEN ANGELINA. Mention should also be made of the fact that Shealagh Waters' King Charles Spaniel Ch Maibee Theo won the Toy Group. Brian Rix (Ricksbury) was the "Charlie" judge.

 

 IN THE PICTURE

If anyone is interested in a personalized watercolor portrait of their Cavalier, please contact Judith Echazarra on Facebook or email albero1@arrakis.es

 

 

and finally...... it's here!

 

The Humberside Rescue 2012 Calendar is now available. They can be purchased at shows from committee members or by sending a cheque direct to Mrs L. Kilcoyne, 26, Murham Ave. Goole. East Yorkshire or payment may be made through PAYPAL to Linda Flynn on linjato@hotmail.com

 The cost is £6.50 plus postage. Please make cheques payable to Mrs L. Kilcoyne.

 

Postage prices

1 Calendar

UK - 180g 2nd class £1. Europe - Airmail £1.70, Rest of world - Airmail £2.70 Surface mail £1.53

 

2 Calendars 

UK - 350g 2nd class £1.30, Europe - Airmail £2.77, Rest of World - Airmail £4.83 Surface mail £2.44

 

3 Calendars

UK -510g 2nd class £1 80 Europe - £3.65, Rest of world - Airmail £6.74 Surface mail £3.67

 

Please dig deep into your pockets and buy one of these calendars, as this worthy cause helps our breed when they need support and rescuing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clo, (Jean Grant's great grand daughter) holding the Ruby, and her friend Courtney selling the Calendars last week as the Humberside Open show.

 

 

 

6th September 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP BARN EVENTS - PART 7

 

CAVALIER KCS CLUB OPEN

SHOW

Sunday dawned early, too early for the Saturday late night merry makers perhaps, but the show must go on! Elspeth Glen (Sandbrae) from Scotland had travelled South to judge at the show where an entry of 185 awaited. Her Best Bitch and Best in Show went to PEAKDOWNS SKYE. Best Dog was BEVELMOUNT MONTE CARLO AT SIMANBECK, and Best Puppy was JORDANIC TOUCH THE SKY AT LORANKA. 10 year old CH RICKSBURY ROYAL EMBRACE took Best Veteran

Elspeth Glen judge, with Sandra Cole and Bridgette Evans (incognito in shades!) in background

Lucy (Koster) the glamorous assistant

Brian Rix, Michael Levy and Maryann Hogan

NORTHERN LASSES - Pauline Sidgewick, Lorraine Gillhespy, Lana Turner, Carol Siddle, Susan Wake, Sandra Mowatt

Roy Stevens & Jill Black

BEST DOG - BEVELMOUNT MONTE CARLO AT SIMANBECK

BEST BITCH - PEAKDOWNS SKYE

BEST VETERAN, looking good at 10, was CH RICKSBURY ROYAL EMBRACE

"ROYAL EMBRACE"

THE WINNERS

 

IN THE LUNCH BREAK

Whilst the rest of us tucked into BBQ lunch followed by Strawberries, Meringues and Cream, MARK SMITH put on his other hat and judged the  "CHILD HANDLING"

Winning the 6-11 age group was Cameron Chapman  & Emma Brennan won the older group, aged beyween 12-16

 

 

 

 

Emma Brennan

 

 

Cameron Chapman

Riley Chapman handling Sam Chambers' Japanese Chin "Achilles"
 

Zak Chapman
 

Harrison Craig

   

the youngsters

 

Other facilities available during the day were Microchipping, free Heart Testing and and an Eye Clinic. Looking around the show ground plenty of waggy tails said how much the dogs were loving this camp experience. The show rounded off a super weekend and made us realise how much Cavalier related fun there is out there.

 

 

  

 THE KAMP KIDS SAY "SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR ------WHY NOT COME JOIN US?"

 

30th AUGUST 2011

 

TOP BARN EVENTS - PART 6

APRES SHOW - SATURDAY

NIGHT

The show is over, just time to relax with a quiet cup of coffee and cigarette, after a super result 

Some came back to the motorhome for a glass of wine

Some more familiar faces

drink anyone?

Eurwyn Hughes and John Gaskell

Usual suspects

......and some more happy faces

As the evening wore on, people got into party mood. Dennis Homes (Leogem) entertained the crowd for an hour with songs and a witty routine

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 Liz Latteck always has a good time

Ellen Renaud, Linda Goodgame, Morris Whitfield

Rachel Surman & Pam Dawber

Richard Cornaby, Terry Stanley, Val Pack-Davison

Mr Betts,  Hilda Brewer, Chris Parker, Pauline Roberts,

 

Lizzie Cole, Sheena Maclaine, Ian Craig ??, Ann Moffat

Liz Latteck

 

Diane Fry, Mea Kendall, Mary Rees, Tracy Jackson

 

 Mary Hughes and Audrey Townsend    

    

John & Jean Cornelius 

Sandra Ford and her granddaughter
 

Joe Mowatt with Brenda and Colin Turnbull

After being entertained by Dennis, the happy crowd proceeded outside to queue for a Hog Roast dinner followed by delicious desserts and then took to the floor dancing to live music.

the long and winding road to food

Lorraine Crozier and Annette Jones

Mikaela & Jill Allitt with Lizzie Cole

David & Sandra Moger Andy Vella and Sheena Maclaine
 

Tom and Joyce Boardman

some were movers and shakers

some just shakers!

 Ray and Elaine Waddington get in the swing of things

 

standing room only

 

Half an hour before the 11pm finish  - and everyone having a ball.

 

 31st AUGUST 2011

 

 

 

 

 

TOP BARN EVENTS - PART 5

WEST OF ENGLAND CAVALIER  

CLUB SALUTES MOLLY COAKER &

  HOMERBRENT/HOMARANNE  

BREEDING

 

poster by Libor

This was a special show and gave Cavalier enthusiasts the opportunity to attend and pay tribute to one of the greatest breeders of Cavaliers - Molly Coaker. The committee did a marvellous job and the day was a great success. I have no doubt in my mind that Molly would have approved. Hard to believe that it is 9 months since Molly passed away and it was lovely to see her husband John and daughter Anne in attendance. It was evident the amount of thought and hard work that had gone into the preparations. On behalf of everyone who attended, I would like to thank the Committee of the West of England for making it happen.

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tasteful booklet HOMERBRENT. HISTORY OF A DYNASTY,edited by Sandra Ireland and produced by Ellie Mordecai, became available at the show. It is a beautiful production that portrays Molly's achievements so well, and is filled with loads of photographs, many unseen. Due to the huge demand, the book was sold out at the show but another print run is underway. Please get in touch with Sandra on sandra@charnell.co.uk if you would like to add this delightful tribute to Molly Coaker to your Cavalier Collection. They cost £5 plus postage and can be paid using PAYPAL if required.

 

 

There were 325 Cavaliers entered for experienced judges Veronica Hull (Telvara) and Annette Jones (Timsar) and 23 Champions paraded in the lunchbreak to the delight of the spectators. This is always a crowd pleaser, seeing famous dogs, some now retired from the ring, strut their stuff showing everyone why they rose to the dizzy heights of Champion. The weather was ideal for showing and on grass the dogs looked fabulous in the sunshine. There were lots of "SPECIALS" for winners gifted from generous donors, including sashes sent from Australia by Jenny Howden.  Top Barn made the perfect setting and it felt like a baby "Blenheim". It was a great choice of venue for the extravaganza. Here are some shots from  around the show, in and out of the ring.

 

Oldrich Bayer and Libor Kral (Czech Republic)

Ruta Towse & Joyce Tomlinson

Ian & Pauline Sidgwick

seated Tom Boardman, Diana Koster and her 2 grandchildren

Peter Hill & Elaine Berwick

Busy (or not!) behind the scenes

Sam Chambers, Jill Allitt and friend

Anne Reddaway (Molly's daughter) and her husband with Brian Townsend

Plenty to spend your money on

Hilary Bartlett, Malcolm Spark & Liz King-Smith

Don't forget me Mum!

Janet Waller and Jane Price

Diane Searle &  Val Pack-Davison

Keepsakes for all the Champions entered in the Parade

Shirley Williams

Rick Aldous

Rose between two thorns? Arnold Jacques (Belgium) with Ellie Mordecai and another friend from Belgium

Barbara Hilditch over from Northern Ireland

June Hazeltine with Klaus Vordestrasse and Markus Kirschbaum (Germany)

Beautiful poster by Libor for the SILENT AUCTION

Beats fishing!

Mary Cunningham and friends chilling

 
Tracy Jackson mans the stall

 Dido Schillizzi & Paula Stark

Roy Wilkinson and Mary Rees

...............Time for an icecream.............

Chris Knight & Anne Rennard

C

Mandy Attwood, Pat Landers, Tracey Vella and Ian

Veronica judging "Billy Elliot"

Rent a mob! (too many to name!) 

 

THE PARADE OF CHAMPIONS took place during the luchbreak and was filmed by Libor. It lasts about 5 minutes for dogs and the same for the bitches. Click on the links highlighted below. Well worth watching.

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 PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY...... 

covering 4 decades of Homerbent success

 

 

 

 

 Judging the Dogs....

Veronica deliberates her class winners

German Ch Craigowl Santana

Montcolly Andrew

Lorankas Moment in Time

Pascavale Bailey

Khatibi Nick is in a Twist

  

  Bevelmount Monte Carlo at Simanbeck

Lorankas Moonlighting - SORRY NO PHOTO

 

 Juzandia Johnnie Be Goode

   

 Aranel Genesis

 

 Jordanic Touch The Sky at Loranka & Stonepit Frankie I Believe

Ch Keyingham Branwell who went BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

and the Final Dog Winners are:-

Dog CC - Aranel Genesis, RCC - Ger Ch Craigowl Santana, BPD- Stonepit Frankie I Believe

SMILEY, HAPPY PEOPLE....

Judging the Bitches.....

Annette ponders her class winners

 

Merryoth Maeve

Aristor Cocoa

Bevelmount Red Focus

That's M'Cupboard Love from Droleus

Spindlepoint Joy

Montcolly Dottie Harana

 

Korraines Kressida

Cinderlace Primrose at Merryoth

Verheyen Laura

Belstonbell Water Lily with Underknoll

Beaudale Bye Bye Lullaby

Rubyfield Fidget

Drumhaye Chiquitita


Ch Lorankas Sherrie Baby

....and the final Bitch winners are:-

Bitch RCC - Korraines Kressida, CC - Verheyen Laura, BPB - Bevelmount Red Focus

 

the judges confer

and both preferring their own winners, opted to call Mea Kendall as the appointed referee. Her decision was the bitch "Laura" who became BEST IN SHOW with "Genesis" RESERVE BEST IN SHOW and "Franco" BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.

Anne Reddaway then did the honours of presenting prizes

 THE WINNERS' PODIUM

 

THE OLDEST

and seen below is the oldest Veteran exhibited, who was Phillipa Biddle's HOMEBROOD SNOWHITE aged 13 years 5 months. Bred by Carol Bridgeland out of Homebrood Polly Pocket by Celxo Royal Scotsman.....

 

........a £20 cash award was generously donated for this accomplishment  by Evan Ryan, a Cavalier Chat Forum member and a bottle of Champagne by Rachel Surman and what I am sure will be treasured a special Rosette, by Linda Goodgame

 

Anne Reddaway send her best wishes and thanks 

  " What a marvelous day we all had at the West of England Molly Coaker Memorial Championship Show.   There was a wonderful feeling of kindness and love for my Mum which I will take with me for years to come and I felt so grateful for all the long term friendships and fun that Mum had with so many who were there on Saturday.

It was especially overwhelming to receive the hundreds of good wishes and kindness from all over the country and indeed all over the world at the time when Mum passed away.  

 

I can't thank the West of England Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club enough for the care and work that went into the book that was put together which I have been reading and enjoying this weekend, it is hard to put into words how I feel. Certainly gratitude at the sheer effort and determination to get something into print.   Also amazement at what I am reading when all the different parts are pulled together of what Mum did over the years which I knew a lot of as it happened but all together it is humbling.

 It is lovely to think that money from the book will go to a health project as Mum was so committed to the health of Cavaliers.

 Also the SM program is very important to encourage and inspire breeders to get all of their breeding dogs scanned (as Mum did) and to be very selective as Mum cared so greatly for the continuation of the breed which can only happen if greatest of care is taken.  

 Heart and eye checking was essential too to keep dear Cavaliers strong enough to go forward.

 Anyway thank you once again for an emotional, but amazing farewell to my Mum."

 

 

almost done...only Saturday night revelling and the CKCS Club Open Show on Sunday before it's all over for another year.

 

 

 

TOP BARN EVENTS - PART 4

THE CAVALIER CLUB'S  PUPPY

OF THE YEAR 2011

COMPETITION

Dinner was served prior to the start of the competition which had attracted 29 'puppies' who had qualified in the puppy classes during the previous 12 months. The  "mystery" judged turned out to be Alan Hall (Alansmere). 

Vice Chairman - Brian Townsend & Secretary - Rachel Surman welcome the guests

  

 Free Pimms served  by Andy Vella & Georger Webster
 

The King Charles Spaniel Club booth

Chairman Sheena Maclaine

Terry Stanley & Richard Cornaby

 

Joyce & Tom Boardman

 Caroline Ackroyd- Gibson and husband  

Audrey Townsend, Sylvia Lymer, Ros Loades 

Lynda Goodgame, Sue Dawber, Barbara Finney

Jill Allitt and husband with Raf and Christophe from Belgium

Morris and Diane Whitfield
 

Mikaela Allitt, Mr & Mrs Betts, Leila Tarabad, Gill Skinner

Ian & Pam Craig

Ann Moffat & Roy Stevens

Pam Craig & Norma Inglis

    Ruta Towse & Arnold Jacques

The Belgian girls

"Mystery" judge Alan Hall (Alansmere) and Norma

Commentator, Ellie Mordecai, looking very genteel

Alan Hall & ring steward Gordon Inglis

Ian Craig, Roy Stevens, Raf, Christophe, and Richard Chapman

Crowd scene

Ellen Renaud & Diane Whitfield

The Competition

There were 6 rounds, 3 for dogs and 3 for bitches, based on age and dealt with on a knock out system. The rounds were under 12 months, 12-18 months, and over 18 months.

Here are the winners of each round and the eventual TOP WINNER & RESERVE

DOGS

  

Dalvreck Dream on at Braemarra - RESERVE BEST PUPPY OF THE YEAR

  Lovetrac Mark of Distinction

 

Garlouchi Just Magic of Charnavale

BITCHES

 

Selkies Heavenly Lily 

 
  

   Montcolly Hattie PUPPY OF THE YEAR

 

Khatibi Lemon Ada

......and some of the other puppies competing

Kaidee Jasper Karrot & Jordanic Touch the Sky at Loranka

Harana Alfie Boe

 

Selkies Heavenly Prince at Fyrnrose

 

Stonepit Heaven Sent to Loranka

Aranel Genesis

Amantra Paisley

Bevelmount Razzmatazz

    

Miletree Celestial Dreamer to Lorphil

Tillashby Gold'n Delicious

Cavaliegh Jaida with Vallender

Miletree Star of India

Rahmzi Rumba

Montcolly Dottie Harana

Toraylac Perfect Passion
 

Miletree Celeste to Lorphil

Cinderlace Honey

 

 

.....and finally a hilarious moment half way through the evening when drawing the raffle! It was so infectious the whole marquee was in stitches.

Whatever she's having, I'll have the same!!

 

  

  

 


 

 28th AUGUST 2011

 

what's left you ask??   West of England show, Saturday night/Sunday morning and CKCS Club Open show
 

 

 

 




 

TOP BARN EVENTS - PART 3

 TEAM SPIRIT

BEETLE DRIVE, BINGO, QUIZ NIGHTS, SWEDISH GAME 'KUBB' FOR KIDS

       

Elaine (Waddington) takes charge and explains the    

Beetle Drive  rules   

   
 

 Sandra Moger

 
Sam Wake, Susan Wake, Sheila & Jeff Hindle

 Clive Parker, Anne Marie Cullen and daughters Jade and Chloe

Pam Craig, Jill Black and Ann Moffat

Sandra Moger, Lucy Koster, Diana Koster, Elaine, and David Moger

Joe Brennan 

Lizzie Cole, Sandra Cole with Janet Taylor and her husband

  

Joe Brennan, Gordon Inglis and Emma Brennan

 

 

Zak Chapman and Paul Brennan

Riley Chapman

Josh and Riley Chapman

The winners!

 

 

 

EYES DOWN - IT'S BINGO NIGHT

 
 

                       Ann Moffat, Anne Gill, Norma Bloice, John Gill

Sheila and Jeff Hindle, Eileen Gaskell, Gladys Baillie. Janice Spark

Emma Brennan

Michelle Craig and Doreen Hollamby

 

 

 
 

TOP BARN EVENTS - PART 2

BITS AND PIECES

CAMP LIFE

(some of these pics are courtesy of Sandra Cole - thank you!)

THE SUN SETS IN THE WEST - TOP BARN AT DUSK

NORMA (BLOICE) setting up camp

"KIPPER", the camp mascot

Bread delivery

  

PAULINE (ROBERTS) - morning chores

PAUL BRENNAN & GORDON share breakfast

"KING" COLE and loyal subjects

10 men to assemble but only 1 woman to work out how!

 

Sweet Dreams

     

We even had our own Rainbow

Peeping Puppy

"There was four in the bed and the little one said...roll over"

Time to stretch our legs

 

THROUGH THE KEYHOLE.....WHO LIVES IN A PLACE LIKE THIS? THE CLUES ARE ALL THERE!

 

 

 

 

HOME NUMBER ONE

..... clues for number one

Racing Page, Artists brushes, Tartan Rosette

 

 

 

HOME NUMBER TWO

......clues for number two

Stylish clobber and if wearing a hat it would be a Secretary's one

 Lives in the Eastern Counties Region

Slingbacks - male or female?

 

HOME NUMBER THREE

...... clues for number three

Well groomed

who is it? by George I've got it!

Likes red hair obviously

 

HOME NUMBER FOUR

....clues for number four

currently waiting for this style to comeback in fashion

A Yorkshireman's home is his castle

 Legend in his own mind

 

READERS, IT'S OVER TO YOU.....ANSWERS COMING SOON

 

 

meanwhile back at camp....

3 TRUE BRITS AND A YANKEE

ELAINE McINALLY- SOMEBODY HAS TO DO IT!

THE EVENT MARQUEE

OUR HOME FROM HOME FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS

 

BEST LEGS....BUT WHO DO THEY BELONG TO?

??????

??????

?????

??????

......AND THE WINNING PAIR ARE?????

 

 

care to take a stab at it?   email me!

 

  THAT'S ALL FOR NOW FOLKS, TUNE IN AGAIN, AS MORE TO COME...

  27th AUGUST 2011

TOP BARN EVENTS - PART 1

TOP BARN - THE PLACE TO BE

Many UK Cavalier lovers, breeders and exhibitors, plus their dogs, make an annual pilgrimage in August, to Top Barn Farm in Worcestershire for a week (maybe 2) of fun, relaxation and meeting up with fellow Cavalierites. Top Barn Farm is an Activity Centre Set in beautiful Worcestershire countryside, adjacent to the River Severn and only 6 miles from the lovely city of Worcester with its renowned Cathedral, river walks and cruises and farmers' market.  It is ideal for caravan enthusiasts with toilet and shower facilities, electric hook ups and a marquee for hire.  
The Cavalier revellers who make their way there, camp in tents, motorhomes and caravans and despite what Mother Nature throws at them, have a whale of a time. Some even go for two weeks and the final weekend sees the Welsh Kennel Club All Breeds Ch show, held fairly close by at Builth Wells, and the Cavalier Club Open show held on site in the Marquee. This year there was an abundance of Cavalier attractions.  It kicked off on Friday which was Cavalier day at the WKC and then in the evening, back at camp, the CKCS Club hosted their PUPPY OF THE YEAR 2011 competition. Saturday saw the turn of the West of England CKCS Club to host this year's extra Ch show and the Club decided to name the show in honour of Molly Coaker (Homerbrent) who passed away in November last year. Molly came from Devon and is probably the most successful Cavalier breeder to come out of the West Country. The show was dedicated to her memory and celebrated her life and contribution to Cavaliers. Saturday evening was party time with a Hog Roast dinner, talented Dennis Homes entertained us for an hour on guitar with witty repartee and songs and after dinner those who wanted to, danced the night away to live music. The Cavalier Open show took place on Sunday with a BBQ lunch followed by strawberries, meringues and cream. Yummy!! Monday was packing up time and it was sad to see everyone go their various ways. But they will all return next year as this is so popular and the dogs love their "holidays". This year we took "Billy" and "Fallon" and they had a ball. Sleeping on the bed, walking in the nearby countryside, the buzz of the campsite, watching the swallows in the early morning bomb diving each other, getting all the attention, looking out the motorhome windows at the campers doing what they do, and there were sights to be seen! The weather was glorious. Some were there for 2 weeks, some 1 week and some came for the show weekend. The kids, about 15 of them, had lots to amuse them and their screams of delight endorsed that they think Top Barn is "cool"! In the run up to the show weekend there was plenty of entertainment for the grown ups too, organised by Sandra and David Moger and Pam Craig and Elaine Wadington. The Chatterboxes following over the next few days, are dedicated to Top Barn and those who made it all possible. Hopefully it gives you an idea of how good a time was has by one and all. Here is the first of many.

 

 

CAVALIER AND ROUND....ERS

A game of rounders is not for the faint of heart, but it seems you can't keep some old dogs down! What a laugh. Great medicine, although there were lots of aches and pains and bruises the following day!

Richard (Chapman) coaches his team!

Sheila Hindle, Ann Moffat, Roy Stevens, Brian Claydon,  Diana Koster and Marilyn Claydon support from the sidelines

 

 

Pam (Craig) ready to give it her all, while Josh (Chapman) and Elaine (McInally) wait for the chance to stop her.

Brian (Claydon) dressed for the part

Sam (Chambers) fields the easy way!

Harrison Craig, Emma Brennan, ? Cumberledge and Pauline Roberts wait patiently for their turn to bat

Lucy (Koster) bowls them over

It's not cricket, Harrison!

Zak (Chapman) means business. Paul (Brennan) and Cameron (Chapman) praying he misses

Janice Spark, Pam Craig, Rich Chapman, Sam Wake, Susan Wake

Emma (Brennan) in bat with Joe (Brennan) and Michelle (Craig) looking worried.

The Koster kids

Susan whacks it for six

Megan (Cumberledge) ready and waiting

Riley (Chapman) in outfield

same pose, different Chapman! Richard and Cameron

Ellie (Mordecai) gives it welly!

 
  Now its Janice's (Spark) turn

Gordon (Inglis) takes a breather!

Go Pauline! (Roberts)

 

This was one sunny afternoon when all ages of Cavalier owners came to together and let their hair down. Cavaliers are sporting, so are the owners, it seems!

 watch this space ...and there's more!

27th August 2011