The Royal Dispatch – Winter 2016

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Volume 13 • Issue 1 • Winter 2016

THE OFFICIAL QUARTERLY OF THE AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB, INC., THE AKC PARENT CLUB FOR CAVALIERS

Jason Maret Wins Cover Photo Contest

By LuAnn Stuver Rogers

The cover of this issue was nearly a year in the making.

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n January of 2015, Lynn Beman, who volunteered as the cover acquisitions person for The Royal Dispatch, had contacted artist Kimberly Santini to talk in general about paintings of Cavaliers, then moved on to talk about cover art for the magazine. During the conversation Kimberly said it might be fun to do a contest. The two agreed, “it just grew from there!”

Once the contest was a “go,” it had to go on hold for a few months while Kimberly took care of her duties as the official artist of the 2015 Kentucky Derby.

After the Run for the Roses was over, she turned her sights to the ACKCSC, setting the “rules” and parameters for the cover contest. The contest was announced at the ACKCSC National in Asheville and also in the summer issue of The Royal Dispatch.

The photographer had to be a member of the ACKCSC and the dog(s) in the photograph had to belong to the photographer. There were no hard and fast rules about composition, subject, background, etc. The artist wanted the freedom to choose her “muse.”

The winner of the cover contest was the photo of two whole-color pups submitted, photographed and owned

by Jason Maret of Decorah, IA. An avid amateur photographer, Jason’s photos should be familiar to readers of The Royal Dispatch. He takes wonderful candids at the ACKCSC National and generously shares his work with the magazine and the dogs’ owners.

When asked why Jason’s photo appealed to her, Kimberly answered, “All of the entries made be smile, but this one gave me the biggest smile. This breed is very joyful and playful. Something in their enjoyment of each other – it just made me feel happy. They convey joy and delight in the moment.”

She was inspired to title the painting “Besties,” as in Best Friends, for the joy and closeness the two sisters shared in racing to Jason with a retrieved toy.

She added that other components, like the light and how well-set-off the dogs are against the background added to the appeal.

Jason explained that the photo was taken on a grasscovered hill in his backyard. The sisters, fondly called Ruby Doo and Monkey (more properly Nordic Hills Ruby Dooby Do and Nordic Hills Anything Goes) were eight months old when the photo was taken.

Not surprisingly, when asked why he chose that particular photo to enter, his reason was very similar to Kimberly’s. “The photo captures the joy these two sisters had in their interaction,” he said, adding, “There is something in the lighting and the motion of the puppies and the expression on their faces that encompasses this joy for me.”

Jason’s reaction to being notified that he had won was emotional. “I believed in the photo. I think it’s perhaps the best dog picture I have ever taken. To have someone that is a well-established artist like Kim Santini also feel it is art-worthy made me feel vindicated.”

The original, an 11x14 acrylic on a hard-board panel, is available for purchase. Kimberly has very generously agreed to donate 10% of the proceeds to the ACKCS Charitable Trust.

Prints of “Besties” are available on paper and canvas, along with greeting cards, throw pillows, duvet covers, tote bags, cellphone cases and even shower curtains. To view the products visit http://fineartamerica.com/featured/besties-kimberly-santini.html?newartwork=true. A portion of the proceeds of these items will also go to the Charitable Trust.

Kimberly, who makes her home in Michigan, along with a cattle dog mix, with “eyes like a Cavalier’s, is currently working on a portrait of a yellow lab, as well as a double portrait of a pair of Huskies. She is gathering a collection of horse-racing images for a gallery in New York and is also teaching a color workshop in Ann Arbor, MI. She is now working on copper portraits of animal.

“Copper is a remarkable surface and adds a new dimension to the art,” she says.

The Royal Dispatch is honored and thrilled to have her artwork grace our cover.

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On The Cover:

“Besties” by Kimberly Kelly Santini “Besties,” the acrylic painting which graces this issue’s cover, came about through the work of Lynn Beman of New York, who for years secured cover art for The Royal Dispatch. Lynn came in contact with well-known artist Kimberly Kelly Santini and the two got to talking and Kimberly offered to not only let the magazine use one of her pieces, but to create a painting of Cavaliers from among photos submitted by members of the ACKCSC. The dogs had to belong to the photographer and the photo had to be taken by the owner. There were no hard and fast rules, the artist simply chose the photo that spoke to her.

The ACKCSC is honored to have this original cover art created by such a highly respected artist. In 2015 Ms. Santini was the official artist of the Kentucky Derby. She lives in Lake Orion, MI and specializes in painting portraits of animals, pets, treasured heirlooms and children.

The winning entry was submitted by Jason Maret of Decorah, IA, a member of the ACKCSC and Badgerland Regional club. For more information see the story on page 1.

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Jason Maret Wins Cover Photo Contest ...........................................................................................................................1 Joining Forces To Save Our Animals Maureen Pogorzelski .......................................................................................................................................................4 Membership Announcements............................................................................................................................................6 Juniors News Lu Dunham and Julia Johns ...........................................................................................................................................6 ACKCS Rescue Trust Sponsorship Donors.......................................................................................................................8 Xylitol: The Deadly Sweetener Lynn S. Beman.............................................................................................................................................................. 10 The Home–Prepared Diet Steve Wallis ..................................................................................................................................................................12 Oral Hygiene For Our Dogs Carol Rose..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Upcoming ACKCSC Specialities..................................................................................................................................... 15 Dog Tales: The Trials, Tribulations of Grooming Canines LuAnn Stuver Rogers .................................................................................................................................................... 16 Catching a Few ZZZ’s .................................................................................................................................................... 18 Spot Speaks: Canine Crash Studies Evaluate Crate and Carrier Safety Nancy Kay, DVM ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 What I Learned from My First Cavalier Barbara E. Magera MD, Pharm D, MMM ..................................................................................................................22 Central Carolina Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Specialty Judge Pauline Sidgwick .................................................................................................................................................24 Officers and Committees.................................................................................................................................................28 My Dog Reads Signs!!!!!!

Sandra Averitt...............................................................................................................................................................29 Book Review: “Because of Bentley” Review by LuAnn Stuver Rogers ....................................................................................................................................32 Regional Clubs and Club Contacts..................................................................................................................................33 Regional Club News........................................................................................................................................................34 American Kennel Club Statistics.....................................................................................................................................43 Ad and Subscription Rates...............................................................................................................................................48 ADVERTISERS INDEX

Blue Ridge CKCSC................................................................................................................................................... 30, 31 Freberg.............................................................. Saranade........................................................................ Inside Back Cover Herbel Spears.................................................... Tabu XP...................................................................................Back Cover Magera.............................................................. Caracaleeb.............................................................................................. 17 Parker............................................................... Athercroft..................................................................... Inside Front Cover

ACKCSC LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

National Animal Interest Alliance 2015 Annual Conference

Joining Forces to Save Our Animals

By Maureen Pogorzelski, Legislative Liaison

The NAIA is an organization that works to build unity and cooperation among individuals and groups whose members live and care for animals.

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VER Halloween weekend I had the privilege to attend the 2015 NAIA Annual Conference. The NAIA is an organization that works to build unity and cooperation among individuals and groups whose members live and care for animals. Members include dog and cat enthusiasts and clubs, veterinarians, trainers and entertainers, rescue groups, research scientists, farmers, fishermen, hunters and biologists. NAIA believes that collaboration between these groups is essential not only because we have so much in common and so much to learn from each other, but also because the challenges we face can only be solved by working together and through the sharing of information and resources. My short answer to what does the NAIA do is that they protect our rights to own animals.

This year’s conference brought us information that showed that our understanding of animals and the ability to provide care for them is greater than ever before. However as our understanding evolves, the issues facing the animals we love evolve as well, presenting us with new and ever greater challenges, such as serious political and cultural challenges.

We are faced with ideologically-driven legislation designed to weaken our animal communities and empower the activists. There are also media smear campaigns that raise money by putting our animal communities 4

in a bad light. These are serious issues, but the NAIA believes, as do I, that they can be overcome if we work together.

The conference speakers come from diverse backgrounds but the common denominator is the passion they feel and show for what they do and the animals that they love. We happen to love Cavaliers and there were plenty of dog breeders represented in the attendees including AKC judges. There were people who care for elephants at the Center for Elephant Conservation, as well as someone from SeaWorld, the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association and a reptile association.

There were veterinarians, animal lawyers, casual dog breeders, and commercial dog breeders, those who breed cattle, and even a rabbit breeder. All have a common goal – to give the best care possible to their animals and not to be judged or vilified while doing it.

Jill Kermes, of Sea World, spoke about Animal Welfare, Conservation and Public Perception. She came to work for SeaWorld just weeks before Blackfish first aired. She explained that Animal Rightists use emotional thinking over rational thinking and that they present old practices as current practices. As an example, SeaWorld has not caught wild animals or separated mothers and calves in over 35 years, yet the movie Blackfish portrays this as a current practice. (I touched on this in my

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last article when I reported that pictures shared by many on Facebook of “puppy mills” may actually be from another country and taken in the 1980’s.) The AR’s fail to mention the over 2700 rescues SeaWorld has been involved in so far this year.

In fact, she said that every time a SeaWorld rescue is mentioned on television, a certain network schedules multiple showings of Blackfish.

Another favorite tool of the AR’s is social media. It is quite common for them to use technology, such as social bots and not actual humans, to drive up the number of “Likes”, “Shares” and “Retweets.” So it may look like thousands of people are agreeing with them, but in truth the number is far lower. However, John Q. Public doesn’t want to be on the wrong side of an issue so they will hit the Like and Share buttons, just to be safe.

Those of us involved in animals tend to try to put out fires and are not used to being proactive about what we do outside of our own circles. This puts us at a disadvantage because we can never get ahead if we are always on the defensive and playing catch-up. Also, we tend to stick to our own species. Most AR’s don’t discriminate, they don’t like anyone who breeds anything! We desperately need to work with people who work with all species. We also need to get past the differences between different types of dog breeders. Not all show breeders are great and not all

commercial and casual breeders are bad. We would be wise to heed the words of Benjamin Franklin – We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.

Each year at the conference awards are given to people who have made a difference in one way or another. This year’s Leadership Award was given to Stacy Mason, an AKC Field representative who started an outreach program in response to a problem that was reported to her.

Another field representative received a tip that a show/hobby breeder was about to be raided by the local authorities. He went to this breeder’s place and found that the breeder had been in ill health and it hadn’t taken long for her home and kennels to be in very poor shape. It was an obvious case of someone becoming overwhelmed and didn’t think there was anyone available to help. The field representative called Stacy and asked if there was something that could be done to help out this woman.

With the permission of AKC, Stacy reached out to 3 area fanciers who had boarding kennels and asked if they would take the dogs while the place was cleaned up. Then she contacted nearby Amish commercial breeders to see if they could help.

The Amish women came and cleaned the house from top to bottom and the men built 7 new kennel runs! No one did this for monetary reasons, but did it because someone needed help. The AKC representative could have told this woman that she had violated AKC Care and Conditions and went on his way, letting the local authorities come in and file charges against her. Instead, a diverse group worked together to help one woman and her dogs. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room as this story was told. We may be passionate about our animals, but we still need to keep the human in humane. This is what will always differentiate us from the Animal Rightists.

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Valid 7/1/2015 – 4/1/2016

Submit your families and start accumulating raffle tickets!

You could win the prize or even better, you could be responsible for a brighter future for our breed and our sport.

If you have any questions, contact: Lu Dunham corrsec@ackcsc.org or Julia Johns julia@todaysbestjunior.com

I urge everyone to read more about the NAIA at www.naiaonline. org and become a member.

Next issue – Good news to spread!

It’s time to put a positive spin on what we do and how we do it!!!

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ACKCSC NEWS

JUNIORS NEWS

Membership Announcements PLEASE WELCOME the following new Club Members: NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS • Lana Adair 175 Pinebrook Dr. Paducah, KY 42001 Sponsors: Jan Gallagher & Glenda Schroeder • Patricia Berry 717 Kalama River Dr. Kalama, WA 98625 Sponsors: Sandra Harrison & Rita Rudkin • Aloha Brokopp 8103 Myers Rd Centerburg, OH 43011 Sponsors: Vicky Jo Bailey & Shoney McNabb • Kim Cain 1008 W. Country Road 150 Midland, TX 7970 Sponsors: Renee Bruns & Kim Baillie • Kelsey Cain 2205 W. Country Road 140 Midland, TX 79706 Sponsors: Renee Bruns & Kim Baillie • Elizabeth Colbert 1222 Wheatfield Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17112 Sponsors: Carol Rose & Judith A. Lyons • Kim Warner Conley 3531 Waterchase Way West Jacksonville, FL 32224 Sponsors: Jan Gallagher & Pat Lander • Angela Dayton 5801 NW 48th St Warr Acres, OK 73122 Sponsors: Carmen Herbel Spears & John Ioia • Sabine Gregory 1420 Johanna Court Williamstown, NY 08094 Sponsors: Darlene Petralia & Stephanie Sterling • Claudia Randolph 703 W. Main St. Jonesborough, TN 37659\ Sponsors: Kelly J. Adair & Linda Shreffler • Karen Sage 171 Bethany Road Ephrata, PA 17522 Sponsors: Judith Lyons & Ellen Williams • Eddye R. White 3339 Charleston Place Ravenna OH 44266 Sponsors: Joan Tennille & Dee Wallis

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• Norman R. Williams, Sr. 358 Navigator Spring Branch, TX 78070 Sponsors: Carla Mathies & Trudy Owens NO NEW REGULAR MEMBERS THE FOLLOWING Applicants are published for Member comment: ASSOCIATE MEMBER APPLICATIONS • Leslie Slusher 499 Buchland Road Narvon, P.A. Sponsors: Bettina Sterling and Dorothy Heffner REGULAR MEMBER APPLICATIONS • Mark Baillie 10100 Clinton Avex. S. Bloomington, MN55420 Sponsors: Lu Dunham & Rick Alexander • Barbara C. Ioia 236 Windsor Drive.

Hurley, NY 12443 Sponsors: Bettina Sterling & Dee Wallis • Leah Trimble 74 Deshields Ave. Stafford, VA 22556 Sponsors: Ellen Williams & Judy Gates Any ACKCSC member who wants to comment on any application may do so until the last day of the month following the month this Royal Dispatch was mailed.

Send all comments to Dee Wallis, 6000 High Bluff Ct., Raleigh, NC 27612 (919) 782-2558, deewallis@aol.com.

Sponsorship of a new member is a major responsibility. Effective September 1, 2007, any individual to be added to the ACKCSC breeder referral list on this website must have been an ACKCSC member in good standing for at least two consecutive years.

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By Lu Dunham and Julia Johns

Changes for 2016 ACKCSC National Junior Showmanship Competition

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ue to declining numbers of entries in Junior Showmanship, some smaller All-Breed Clubs and Specialty Breed Clubs have begun to offer only 2 junior classes at their shows: Novice & Open. Offering the classes together can be instrumental in helping juniors succeed.

The criterion for a “qualifying win” is that the junior must earn first place in an Open class with competition in that class. A first place in a single entry Open class will not count. Specialty entries in Juniors tend to be small. If all six classes are offered (Novice Junior, Novice Intermediate, Novice Senior, Open Junior, Open Intermediate and Open Senior), it is common for there to be several “single entry” classes.

The result is that those Juniors get no “win”. In order to provide competition in the Open class, a club has the option of offering only two classes; Novice and Open. This combines all three Open classes (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) into one Open class. There is no age division to the Open class. By combining the classes, the club is more likely to provide the opportunity for competition within that class and the first place winner has another “win” that would count for qualifying. Not just the open competitors benefit, but so do the novice competitors. By combining the Novice class without the age divisions, the entries will be

consolidated and the first place winner will have a win with competition to help them move up to the Open classes.

In and effort to help our Juniors succeed and even work towards invitations to the AKC/Eukanuba Invitational and/or Westminster Kennel Club shows, the officers and Board of Directors of the ACKCSC have decided to use this model for the Junior Showmanship competition for the 2016 National Specialty.

More detail will be available in 2016 premium list. If you have questions about these changes, please feel free to contact Julia Johns.

As always, we would like to encourage all of our local clubs to include Junior Showmanship at your specialties. Consider using this class format - a “win” in a smaller show like a local specialty

could make the difference for one of our talented juniors by helping them qualify for AKC/Eukanuba or Westminster. Also, we urge local clubs to offer Junior Showmanship at NO CHARGE. It’s a small cost to the club and you’ll be supporting our Cavalier Juniors and the future of our Breed!

We’re So Proud!

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n November, the Officers and Board of Directors of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc., on behalf of the entire membership, awarded the first two Junior Showmanship stipends for Westminster Kennel Club (Malynn Johns) and the AKC/Eukanuba Invitational (Matthew Zuleger).

This program launched in 2014 as

part of the club’s anniversary celebration. Malynn and Matthew were our first applicants. The stipend program is designed to acknowledge our Junior Handlers’ academic achievements, reward the values, attitudes and responsibility learned through Junior Showmanship participation and encourage enthusiastic interest in showing Cavaliers!

Our club recognizes that Juniors are critical to the future of our breed and the sport of purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. We applaud their hard work, dedication and successes in the Juniors ring. We hope that these stipends will help as they compete in these important shows. All of us are proud to have them represent us, our club and our Cavaliers. We wish them the best in the competitions!

ANNOUNCING 2015 Cavalier Qualifiers 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Qualifiers: at least

AKC/Eukanuba Invitational: at least 5 First

7 Best Junior Handlers with Competition

Place Wins with Competition

Matthew Zuleger (Open Intermediate) Emma Moon (Open Junior)

Malynn Johns (Open Senior)

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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Xylitol: The Deadly Sweetener

by Lynn S. Beman

Hidden in purses or in the pockets of coats and jackets or in the wrapped treat, or baked into the gift cookies and cakes could be something that is not only dangerous to our dogs, but deadly: xylitol sweetened products.

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hile we all love having relatives and friends visit our homes, they also pose a threat to our dogs, because guests are coming in with purses, jackets and coats, bringing brightly wrapped candies and treats for the children, or bringing home-baked goodies as gifts to share. However, hidden in these purses (which are often left open and set on the floor) or in the pockets of coats and jackets (draped on a convenient chair or bed), or in the wrapped treat, or baked into the gift cookies and cakes could be something that is not only dangerous to our dogs, but deadly: xylitol sweetened products.

Xylitol is a natural, low calorie, diabetic-safe sweetener (a sugar alcohol) which is made from plants and tastes and looks like sugar. Although it has been around for a while now, newer production methods have made it more available and it is now being heavily marketed, especially because xylitol has been found to have wonderful properties for people.

Recent studies indicate that it is a natural antibiotic, helping with dental health and even stomach ulcers, while being safe for use in foods. Its benefits to humans are being touted by many health-related organizations including the F.D.A., the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and other dental and medical groups, and even the World Health Organization. Xylitol may be good for humans, but even a little could

kill our dogs.

One piece of sugar-free gum with xylitol has around 0.3grams of xylitol in it. Some gums can have as much as 1 gram of xylitol per piece.

If you bake with the xylitol powder, one cup has 190 grams of xylitol.

If a recipe calls for 1 cup of xylitol to make 24 cup cakes, it will only take 2 cupcakes to cause acute liver disease in a 30-lb. dog. Two small pieces of gum can kill a 20-lb. dog in less than 30 minutes!

Xylitol causes a rapid mass insulin release in dogs resulting in severe acute hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It has recently been learned that it also causes acute liver disease and coagulopathy (inability to clot the blood). A study found that 0.5 grams/kg or more of ingested xylitol can cause acute liver failure. Xylitol is indeed deadly to our dogs.

What are the signs of xylitol toxicity? Vomiting may be the first sign, but not always. In 30 minutes or less, severe hypoglycemia can occur: lethargy, ataxia (stumbling around),collapse and seizure.

Sometimes the symptoms are delayed for up to 12 hours. This has reportedly happened when xylitolcontaining gum has been swallowed by a dog. Sometimes no symptoms occur prior to the onset of liver failure, which can occur anywhere from 9-72 hours after ingestion. Later symptoms may include petechia (small spots of bleeding on the skin and mucus membranes), echymosis

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(larger spots of bleeding seen on the skin and mucus membranes), and gastric hemorrhage. This is serious stuff!

What do you do if your dog does ingest xylitol? Immediately contact your vet or the nearest veterinary emergency clinic. This is a true medical emergency! Your vet will probably recommend you induce vomiting right away (a good reason to have hydrogen peroxide on hand) to help remove any xylitol-laden product from the stomach. You may also be instructed to start giving your dog a sugar-base sweetener (such as Karo syrup) as you rush your dog to the clinic. Do not delay in seeking medical attention for your dog. Even if you only “think” your dog may have eaten a xylitol product, don’t hesitate. The risk to your dog is too great.

There is no antidote or “cure” for xylitol toxicity! Your vet will check for blood sugar levels and your only option is to try and stay ahead of it by giving mass amounts of glucose to combat the hypoglycemic shock and the effects of the xylitol until it finally metabolizes out of the dog’s system in 12- 24 hours. Then they need to check liver enzymes a few days later to see if your dog is experiencing fatal liver failure for which there is no real cure or treatment, just supportive care and prayers.

Prevent xylitol ingestion! All gum products are banned from our house.

Purses and jackets are always kept

away from any area that the dogs can reach. We’re reading more and more labels to make sure we identify products that contain xylitol. We ask friends who bring us delicious homemade cookies or cupcakes or other dessert products what they used to sweeten them. We keep a fresh bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide on hand at all times and the 24-Hr.Emergency Clinic number on our refrigerator.

We do this because our dogs think we’re starving them and they have to hunt for their own treats. They don’t know that anything containing xylitol will kill them.

What I found really scary as I was researching this topic was the number of products that have xylitol in them. Many gums, such as Trident and Orbit, contain xylitol, but it’s also in candy mints (Tic Tacs for one), mouthwashes, nasal sprays, vitamin drops, sugar-free candies and baked goods, sugar-free beverages, sugar-free puddings and Jell-O, and is available as a sugar substitute

for home cooking. It is becoming a ubiquitous product. How many of us share our food with our dogs?

I do – a small piece of cookie or a small piece of cake in answer to those pleading eyes. Or, if I drop a mint on the floor, I never worried before because it wasn’t chocolate and might help doggie breath. Well, that treat could be deadly to my dogs. Xylitol is appearing in more and more products. There’s even a new water bowl additive for cats being tested (maybe even marketed by now) that is said to reduce plaque buildup. It may be ok for cats, but it will be deadly to any dog that shares the cat’s household.

Some medications that are routinely given to dogs may contain xylitol. Liquid Neurontin (gabapentin), scripted for treatment of syringomyelia, is one of them. Many chewable medications now are sweetened with xylitol. Toothpastes, which we might use to brush our dogs’ teeth, contain xylitol. Recently,

some brands of peanut butter (a favorite dog treat) are now made with xylitol. Thankfully, these are not major brands, but others are soon to follow.

Kathy Yonkers recently posted a wonderful website link that has a list of many products which contain xylitol: http://www.preventivevet. com/xylitol-products-toxic-for-dogs.

But it’s not a definitive list and new products with this sweetener are appearing all the time. We need to read labels before bringing any food item into our house. And, we need to spread the word by sharing this information with our family, our friends, our puppy buyers, and even our veterinary care professionals. Our dogs are depending on us because Xylitol is deadly to our dogs!

This article is an updated version of an article originally published in “Cavalier Chronicles,” the newsletter of the CKCSCNENY.

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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

The Home–Prepared Diet

By Steve Wallis

“Your dog is what it eats.”

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eeding a home prepared diet was the norm more than a century ago. Then commercial production of pet food made it so easy to purchase a can of Alpo or a bag of Gravy Train that most owners bought these or similar products to save time and money. That is still true today but with a much greater selection of types of foods. However, you might say “You get what you pay for” today, or realistically even to paraphrase: “Your dog is what it eats.”

This article is about considerations in preparing a home prepared diet for your dog. Things have changed a lot from the 1800’s to the 21st century. We have better ingredients and technology and better knowledge of what to feed our dogs. Two things should be mentioned now however: One is don’t expect to save money preparing a homemade diet, and second don’t expect to save time in doing it, either.

For many, this will make it difficult to suggest a home prepared diet as a broadly based solution to today’s commercially made food issues, but if you are looking for ways to better protect and feed your pets, this article is intended to serve as a road map — showing you what you need to learn and what you should expect if you do decide to journey down this path.

Many breeders in the past decade have tried feeding a raw diet. Books

by Juliette Levy and Ian Billinghurst (Bones and Raw Food diet) are a good starting place if you have access

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to reasonably priced quality raw ingredients. The price of chicken wings and the availability of chicken necks lately has limited the feasibility of incorporating enough nutrients from these boned ingredients for many dog owners. And, most raw foods manufactured and sold for canine diets if not labeled as containing human grade food ingredients, are commercially sourced meats graded unfit for human consumption. (Just so you know, this is referred to as four D meat because it is from dead, dying, diseased or disabled animals. Government regulations say it must be mixed with powdered charcoal to make it unappealing for human consumption).

There is another way. That is to feed your dog human grade meats and vegetables you select as if they were for you and your family to eat. Ask yourself a question as you prepare your dog’s food – would I want to eat that? To begin, there are a number of resources you should be familiar with starting with the USDA’s database of food nutrients and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) analysis of nutritional requirements for canines. That, and a calculator will get you on your way. (See resources at end of article).

Some books on canine nutrition give you recipes, but in the long run you will want to develop your own for more variety. Below you will read about my list of ingredients to use as a start for your own recipe. I vary the

formula based on what is fresh and in season, taking measure to vary the protein source frequently. Meats are generally cooked and vegetables raw.

Raw meat may be substituted if you desire and are aware of the inherent risk in doing so. Vegetables can be processed raw to help maintain the most nutrients. Precautions are proper selection and thorough washing. Same as for your own meals.

Ingredients for preparation of approximately 40 pounds of dog meals: • Raw chicken thighs with skin and bone – 22 lbs.

• Carrots – 5 lbs • Green beans (frozen) – 4 lbs.

• Fresh Kale – 6 lbs.

• Sweet potatoes – 9 lbs.

• Oats (rolled oats) – 2.5 lbs.

Cost of the above items are all under $2.00 a pound if you search and buy in bulk. But don’t think this is cheap dog food, as the water content of your home prepared diet is seven times as much as dry kibble and you will feed your dog 2 to 3 times as much in volume of your home diet as commercial kibble to get the same kcals.

Now, while the chicken is roasting (or boiling), prepare the veggies. You will need a sharp knife and a food processor capable of handling the volume you have to process. The veggies and starches need to be broken down into as small a size as possible. Something about the size and consistency of sawdust is what you should aim for as larger particles will not digest well and will pass through your dog not allowing for maximum absorption of the nutrients. You will be able to tell if you are getting the food small enough when you can see normal stools without chunks of unprocessed food.

As you process a food, add it to a large mixing bowl and begin breaking down another veggie. Frozen foods should be thawed before putting in the food processor. Spinach can be substituted for the kale as a change of pace, as can brown rice be substituted for sweet potato. For protein, you can alternate pork, fish, lamb, beef, etc. as you want each time you prepare your meals. The key is always to balance your nutrient profile to match the AAFCO’s guideline for canine diets. The oats are also ground into a flour and are added to absorb moisture that comes from the meat and veggies like frozen spinach and for their nutrient profile. When you have it all ground, including the cooked and de-boned meat, blend well and begin filling freezer containers. The size and number will depend on the number of dogs you are feeding at any given meal. For five small dogs I use 6 qt containers and they last about 3 days. The rest is frozen and thawed as needed.

You are not quite finished yet. Two nutrients that are likely to be insufficient and out of balance in the meals you have prepared are the fat content and the ratio of calcium to phosphorous.

Both imbalances can be solved by adding a supplement at feeding time.

A good source of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids is salmon oil. A tablespoon per cup of food added as a topping will help, as will an eighth to a quarter of a teaspoon (.125 to .25 tps) of pure calcium carbonate or calcium citrate.

Other forms of calcium are either too indigestible to contribute meaningful nutrient levels or potentially harmful.

The CA/P ratio should be 1.2 - 1.4 :1 and your fat should be ~ 15- 20% of

total food weight. If you use a protein source with a lesser fat content you will be able to increase to recommended levels with the fish oil.

On the positive side when feeding a home prepared diet you will find your dogs will eat better and digest their food as well if not better than they did on kibble. You also might note better coat texture and colors.

As a precaution, as you learn to prepare your own diets, consider having a complete blood panel chemistry including calcium/phosphorus ratio done at six months into the diet and then annually. This will help you catch and correct any nutrient imbalances.

A home prepared diet is not so imposing that it precludes you from giving your dog a better diet. Armed with a little knowledge, some nutritional references, some common kitchen appliances, good ingredients and a lot of love, you too can provide your dogs with healthy and nutritious food they will love to eat. Bone appetite!

ESSENTIAL REFERENCES INCLUDE: From the Merck Veterinary Manual an article on nutritional requirements including AAFCO requirements for dogs, www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/management_and_nutrition/nutrition_small_animals/nutritional_requirements_and_related_diseases_of_small_animals.html?qt=Small animal nutrition&alt=sh From the USDA’s National Nutrient Database: Ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods

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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Oral Hygiene for Our Dogs

By Carol Rose

Today we know how important good dental hygiene is to the Whole Dog.

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eing in the dental health field as a Dental Hygienist for 40 plus years and being “In Dogs” for 40 plus years, I have always been aware of the dental health of my dogs. Years ago before we knew how detrimental periodontal disease and the bacteria that cause it are, it seemed to be enough just to have teeth extracted as they became loose and possibly have a dental scaling once or twice in a dog’s lifetime.

Today we know how important good dental hygiene is to the Whole Dog. Before I address how I keep my dogs’ teeth clean I’d like to just give you a quick picture of the anatomy of dogs’ teeth. An adult dog has 42 teeth which generally erupt between 12-26 weeks of age. Each tooth consists of the pulp which is the center of the tooth. This is where the blood and nerve supply is. The vessels and nerves enter the tooth via the apex of the root. The majority of the tooth is made of dentin which surrounds the pulp. Dentin is as hard as bone, but softer than enamel. And lastly is the enamel which is the hardest tissue in the body. The enamel is what makes up the chewing surface of the tooth. The tissue that surrounds the teeth is called the periodontium.

It consists of Alveolar bone which forms the jaw and the sockets into which the roots of the teeth extend.

Periodontal Ligament is the tough tissue that helps hold the tooth in its socket. Cementum is hard calcified tissue that covers the dentin of the root of the tooth. Gingiva is the gum tissue.

Understanding dental and oral anatomy is the first step in providing

good dental care to your dog.

Next is understanding the Enamel difference between plaque Dentin and Calculus (Tartar). Plaque is the sticky colorless film Pulp that forms on the teeth.

Bacteria live in the plaque Gingival which can cause inflammaGingival Sulcus Sulcus tion of the gum tissue leading to gingivitis and periodontal Gingiva disease. Calculus (Tartar) is hard and porous and forms Lateral along the gum line. Tartar is Canal made up of hardened plaque Alveolar Peridontal which has not been brushed Bone Ligament away. As tartar continues to form it will go beneath the Cementum gum line and continue to spread to the entire tooth. I am sure that you have all seen teeth that are totally enveloped I have found that using a curette in tartar. scaler is easiest for cleaning posterior Today we know that these bacteteeth, and using a straight sickle scalria from plaque and tartar can cause er for anterior teeth works the best. all kinds of problems from heart Here in my house it is not always problems to liver and kidney issues. easy to do a good scaling due to Bone loss and loose teeth are a result cooperation issues. Sometimes it is of poor oral hygiene. We all know nearly impossible to scale without how prone our breed is to bone the help of a strong able-bodied loss. It just seems to be the nature of assistant. My life was made much this breed due to the shape of their easier when I was introduced to a mouth. portable ultrasonic scaler. Though I My repro vets are very clear in still need help holding most of my their stand regarding breeding a dogs while I scale, with the Ultra bitch with calculus (Tartar) on sonic scaler you can just watch their teeth. They are also very clear the tartar fall off of the teeth. It is regarding Calculus on the teeth of important to scale beneath the gum our stud dogs. It is not acceptable. line to remove all of the tartar that So it is my goal to keep my dogs’ has built up. teeth relatively free of tartar and Once I have scaled all of the tooth plaque. I have always hand-scaled surfaces I use a mixture of baking my dogs’ teeth , going beneath the soda and peroxide or flavorless pumgingiva to remove the tartar that ice powder to polish my dogs’ teeth. builds up and causes inflammation.

It is important to have a smooth

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surface after scaling because rough surfaces will allow plaque to adhere to the tooth more readily.

Once I have cleaned my dog’s teeth I will check their mouths each time I bath and groom which is usually around once a week.

Though ideally we all should be brushing our dogs’ teeth daily or every other day, when you have multiple dogs it is not so easy to do.

So a good look once a week should be enough to keep things under control.

I do not recommend this for a dog with gross deposits of Calculus.

A dog like this should have his teeth cleaned by a veterinarian and have a full periodontal check with xrays and extractions if needed, but once you have done this and if you are diligent you should be able to scale and polish and keep teeth pearly white with only an occasional professional cleaning at your vet.

Also chewing on bully sticks or elk antlers or other types of bones is helpful in keeping everything in check.

Diet can also have a bearing on build-up, but as with humans it seems that some can do everything right and still build up tartar and some do everything wrong and have beautiful white clean teeth.

It’s body chemistry.

There are also various products on the market that claim to reduce tartar. I have used some and I have had mixed reviews on different products. Chlorhexidine rinse or gel is the most effective antiplaque antiseptic. You can find more products and information on the Veterinary Oral Health Council website - www.VOHC.org.

As with our own dental health it is staying on top of things that keeps a healthy oral cavity and a happy healthy dog. We all need to remember that the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body.

Clean teeth, happy dog!!

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SPECIALTIES January 8 ������������������������Twin Cities Cavalier Club (MN) January 30-31 �������������Palmetto CKCSC (Charleston, SC) February 6 ���������������������CKCSC of Greater Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) February14 ��������������������Meadowlands CKSCS (New York, NY) February 26 ������������������CKCSC of Greater San Diego (CA) February 27–28 ����������CKCSC of Northern Florida (FL) March 24 �������������������������CKCSC of Central Arizona (Scottsdale, AZ) May 2-5 �����������������������������ACKCSC National Specialty (Norman, OK) May 6–7 ����������������������������CKCSC of Central Oklahoma (Norman, OK) June 24 �����������������������������Mid-Florida (FL) August 5–6 ��������������������CKCSC of NENY (Ballston Spa, NY) August 20–21 ��������������Central Carolina (Greensboro, NC) December 16 ���������������Mid-Florida (FL) PLEASE NOTE: These listings are gleaned from reading the club calendar on the ACKCSC web site, mentions in Regional Club Reports and emails from club letting me know the dates. If you would like more information about these specialties, please look at the individual club web sites, or read the club news and search for show superintendents.

This is not a comprehensive listing. If you have a listing, please send them to me at: lsr48@aol.com. Thank you. LuAnn (LuAnn Stuver Rogers, Editor, The Royal Dispatch).

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DOG TALES

The Trials, Tribulations of Grooming Canines

By LuAnn Stuver Rogers

The most difficult part about his grooming is his toenails.

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f I were Quinn I wouldn’t be talking to me. He is the first dog I’ve ever had with a truly substantial coat, and I’ve been combing through my Cavalier books for grooming tips.

The most difficult part about his grooming is his toenails. Cavaliers have very long hair on their feet, which the standard says is not supposed to be trimmed.

Although I could trim it because he is not a show dog, I am trying to hang in there until he has his full adult coat and I can see just how handsome a specimen he is.

Anyway, his white toenails are completely surrounded by white hair, called “slippers.” Now add to this the fact that I can no longer see for close work – and reading glasses don’t really do the trick.

In addition I’m not very experienced at toenail clipping.

Nikki goes to a groomer and both Zeke and Socks sleep while I manicure their nails, grinding them to a nice rounded edge and trim all the hair around them. This has totally spoiled me for doing nail battles with dogs.

I’ve already tried the suggestion of getting the hair wet and pushing it back away from the nails. I had very limited success.

I thought about trying the grinder on Quinn, but I envisioned catching his long slippers, or worse yet, his ear feathering and getting them hopelessly wrapped up in the machine. That was until I saw what I thought was the tip of tips in one of the cavalier books. The author suggested putting the paw into a piece of women’s hose and then poking the nails through individually to work on them Aha!!!

Well, I was still worried about catching the ear hair, so I started out by trying to put a snood over Quinn’s head.

For those of you who don’t have long-eared dogs, a snood is a tube of fabric, gathered at both ends, that slips over the dog’s head and holds the ears back out of the way so they don’t get wet or dirty while eating and drinking.

Show people use them all the time.

Problem was, I used a snood given to me by a friend who has Afghans. And it was designed to fit the long,

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slim and elegant head of an Afghan. When I tried to fit it over Quinn’s short, broad little head, it was so tight his eyes were bulging. (Another friend has already remarked on his resemblance to the wide-mouthed and poisonous Bufo Toad, so this was not a flattering look for him.)

I quickly gave up on that idea and caught his ears on top of his head with a hair scrunchy. This made him look like a canine Rastafarian, but it worked.

So now I was ready for the hose. I pulled them onto his paw, and up over his elbow to keep all the leg feathers tucked out of the way, too. Then I started trying to get his nails poked through the hose.

Mind you, these are the same pantyhose that get a run in them when I merely approach them as I get dressed for an important occasion. Do you think I could poke a long, hard pointed dog toenail through? No way!

I pushed and prodded, sweated, mumbled and swore, and finally had to resort to cutting a hole with manicure scissors. Then I ground one nail.

I was laughing and Quinn, though still a puppy, was looking at me with a disdainful, worldly look, as if asking, “Must I endure this?”

So I ended the session. At this rate, 18 nails would take me about 4-1/2 hours.

If this story reminds you of my inept experience with the high-powered dog dryer, let me say in my own defense that I’ve mastered that piece of equipment. Just the other day I used it to blow dust off my silk trees and plants.

Note: This article is reprinted with permission by the RecordCourier Newspaper, Kent, OH. It originally appeared Jan. 6, 2002.

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SPOT SPEAKS

Canine Crash Studies Evaluate Crate and Carrier Safety

by Nancy Kay, DVM

This research was performed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of various pet crates and carriers in the event of a car crash.

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ou’ve no doubt seen those dreadful car crash test videos, the ones that feature slow motion footage of what happens to human crash dummies during a head on collision. With financial support from Subaru of America, the Center for Pet Safety (CPS) has taken crash test studies to a whole new level. CPS has just released data on what they call their 2015 Carrier Crashworthiness Studies. This research was performed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of various pet crates and carriers in the event of a car crash.

Who is the Center for Pet Safety?

CPS is a non-profit research and advocacy organization dedicated to companion animal and consumer safety. The organization uses scientific methods to assess a variety of pet products and establish safety criteria and test protocols. One of CPS’s goals is to measure whether or not products designed for pet safety actually provide protection consistent with manufacturers’ claims. By the way, CPS is not affiliated with the pet product industry.

Harness research

Canine crashworthiness studies are not unprecedented. In 2013, CPS conducted a Harness Crashworthiness Study in conjunction with Subaru of America

and MGA Research Corporation, an independent national highway traffic safety administration contracted testing laboratory. Pet harnesses are the equivalent of seatbelts for people.

Major differences in popular harness restraints were discovered. Several of the harnesses failed catastrophically in a way that could cause serious injury to both the pet and passengers within the vehicle.

2015 Research goals

During a car accident, not only is an unrestrained pet at risk for injury, the animal can become a projectile capable of striking and injuring a human passenger. The same holds true for a carrier or crate that doesn’t

remain fully secured at its connection points within the vehicle during a crash.

Many crate and carrier manufacturers report that their products are “tested,” “crash tested,” “offer crash protection,” or are designed “for use in a vehicle.” To date, there are no standardized test protocols in the United States that substantiate these claims.

The stated purposes of the 2015 crashworthiness studies included: • Independently evaluate the crate and carrier products that are associated with claims of “tested”, “crash-tested” or “crash protection.” continued on page 47

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What I Learned from My First Cavalier

By Barbara E. Magera MD, Pharm D, MMM

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did not grow up with a dog. My mom was a neat freak.

Anything that had the potential to defecate, chew, stain or shed was not allowed access to our living quarters. What a shame. My mom would have loved the warm snuggle of a wet nose interrupting her organized day.

When I married, I too tried to emulate her culture of cleanliness. In 1989, we just moved into our new marsh front home in Charleston. Boxes still remained unpacked when a major storm of the century descended upon the Holy City of Charleston. After living through the devastation of a hurricane, I quickly realized that one should not get too attached to one’s stuff. Mother Nature in her fury does not discriminate which prized family heirlooms she willfully sweeps out to sea and which remain untouched. In the aftermath, all that really matters are relationships.

The next few seasons were frustrating as we spent appreciable time and effort trying to rebuild our house, lives and psyche. Simple tasks turned into monumentous challenges. I suspect that all the inhabitants of the barrier islands and Charłeston proper were in a unspoken state of mourning and depression. Each time bad weather approached, flashbacks of the big storm set people into a state of panic.

We continued our busy pressured lives still dog less. At lunch one day, I noticed at an outdoor cafe hidden inside a Sherpa bag, a quiet little bundle of fur. «What cha got in the bag?» I asked an impeccably dressed young woman.

Without uttering a word, she carefully unzipped her bag and coaxed out a gorgeous Blenheim Cavalier. The puppy was about 8months old. She cuddled her Cavalier in her arms but her dog›s eyes stared right into my heart. That experience set me on a mission to find a Cavalier. I spent nearly 18months studying and searching. After many letters and emails, I quickly learned that trying to connect with a Cavalier breeder was a major challenge. Keep in mind that I started my quest at a time when the Cavalier breed was still considered a rarity. Back then, there were only a handful of Cavalier breeders in our state. Now, our state boasts a plethora of Cavalier breeders. Today, it is a common occurrence to see Cavaliers strolling in the historic section of Charleston.

After much effort, I finally connected with a Cavalier breeder. We became Internet friends and she blessed us with a female Blenheim pet Cavalier. When I brought our little girl home, I was amazed how effortlessly she settled into our family. She was a loving curious little girl who wanted nothing except to be with us. Her favorite spot

was sitting in my lap. She loved cuddling with my husband and watching TV. Dr Noy›s toys were her favorite retrieval objects. Oddly, she never destroyed her toys. She had oodles of fun running after them and retrieving, She had a sporting instinct. Outside she would assume a pointing position when confronting small birds or squirrels. Although very affectionate, she was a curious little girl. Always sniffing corners and closets to explore their content. She brought us much happiness. She taught us to appreciate the ordinary outdoor occurrences such as sunsets and flowers. She would remain quiet and motionless while I was reading or studying. She was not a yappy or demanding dog.

She entertained many of my terrified-to-be-at-thedoctor›s-office pediatric patients. She was especially fond of kindergarteners. Many a time, I found her sharing her toys with a young patient who was tossing toys at her for a game of fetch. She transformed many tears into squeals of laughter. My patients yearned to visit our office primarily to interact with the little floppy eared Cavalier with dark brown eyes.

Early in my professional career, I was in constant motion. Although I accomplished a lot of work, relaxing was a rarity. In fact, I felt guilty if I was not constantly working. After the arrival of our Cavalier, my whole attitude changed. She knew how to quietly distract my attention to focus upon having fun.

My meticulous housekeeping habits quickly deteriorated. As an Allergist Immunologist, the ingestion of a little dirt now and then serves to boost the immune system.

The hygiene hypothesis was ultimately tested. Despite her occasional mishaps, I wouldn›t have traded anything for her constant presence. This floppy eared dog with the dark brown eyes taught me the important things in life that matter most: unconditional love. Work issues that once pressed for my immediate attention suddenly didn›t seem so very important. Sure I missed deadlines and totally destroyed my professional calendar but I was really enjoying life with my Cavalier. She changed the way I looked at the world.

Although my first Cavalier is long gone, the impression she made on me is permanent. Thank you for teaching me to savor the little miracles of life, to slow down and enjoy life, but most of all to enjoy living in the presence of Cavaliers.

Barbara E. Magera MD PharmD MMM (Caracaleeb) is a Cavalier fancier who lives and practices medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Central Carolina Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Specialty Notes and Critique by Judge Pauline Sidgwick

I was pleased with all the class winners and shall follow their future careers with interest. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for the sporting way they took my decisions and wish them well in the future.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

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was delighted to be given the opportunity to return to the USA to judge this time for the Central Carolina CKCSC. Flying in a couple of days before the show, with my husband Ian, we met up with the Susan O’Connor and her husband who kindly met us at Raleigh airport and provided accommodation for our first night’s stay, enabling us to recover from the long journey in time for the judging. After a stretching our legs with a walk around the beautiful area where Susan lives, in glorious sunshine, we were taken to our wonderful hotel at Pinehurst, which was to be our accommodation for the show weekend.

Once settled into our room, Susan introduced us to our companions for the evening meal, members of the Golden Retriever Club, Mary Ellen Arthur (CCCKCSC Sweepstakes Judge) and Barbara Pepper, (Golden Retriever Judge for the Tarheel Club Show) Needless to say there was no lack of conversation, with so much in common in dogs we talked all night.

After an early night, catching up on our sleep and a hearty breakfast it was time to make our way to the Pinehurst showground, once again in glorious sunshine. The Show opened with two minutes silence in memory the events of 911, bringing back to us our trip over that day all those years ago, a trip we could never forget.

Showing and judging in such heat and humidity is unusual for the British, it was challenging at times for the exhibitors, and interesting for me to see how well you all coped. I tried to allow dogs as much shade as possible, restricting movement as much as I could. Some dogs coped better than others, it was interesting to watch judging the following day at the Moore County Show, when conditions were not so intense.

When judging I try to find a Toy Spaniel that fits the 12 – 18 lbs required, as close to the 17 – 18 lbs giving enough bone for size. That said I still feel there is a need for dogs beyond this size to compliment any breeding program, as long as we do not let coarseness creep into this. Cavaliers should always have the desired soft gentle expression, from their dark round expressive eyes, with the required cushioning being essential to this. The correct high set ears framing a wide almost flat skull, all enhanced by dense pigmentation. Soundness of body and mind has to be of high importance too, hence my desire to see all dogs move out well showing the required reach and drive, yet still with that touch of elegance. Today there was a predominance of blenheims, that said I was pleased to find worthy top winners in all four colours.

Puppy Dog 6- 9 months

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Land’s Ellemich Bo Berry, starting the day a promising Blenheim youngster, very raw as yet but has all the essentials. Soundly built ample neck set into well laid shoulders with level topline. Has the promise of finishing well, his head is masculine with ample width for age, dark eyes and good pigmentation, well set long ear leathers framing his face once fully cushioned I am sure this boy will be a stunner. Just not as settled on the move as the bitch puppy, who took the final award.

Puppy Dog 9 – 12 months Borton & Harrison’s Bentwood Distinction, another promising youngster, clear well broken Blenheim coat of good colour.

Correct for bone, size and balance with well sprung rib, firm body, well angulated rear quarters. Gentle expression to head, not overdone in any way with correct shallow stop, gentle tapering muzzle, dark eyes and good pigmentation. Moved out well keeping a level topline.

12 - 18 months Dog

This dog class and Puppy Bitch class pleased me and were the most difficult to judge, with lots of quality here. The final decision for me came down to movement, I felt the winner here today moved out well, keeping his topline and tail set as he circled

Best of Breed/Best of Winners

Winners Dog

Best of Opposite Sex

My Darling Clementine DePhillips/Darane

Aranel Colby Wells/Aldous/Smith

ChewCreek Red Solo Cup DePhillips

the ring, showing ample reach and drive.

1 Baker Fox & Norton’s Foxwyn Cool Water, loved this correctly sized, richly marked blenheim youngster, I would be proud to own him. Just let himself down when standing, against the more mature winner of Open dog, had he been more settled standing he would have been my Best dog. Not as mature in body or rib as winner, which just needs time to finish, but correct for age. Super head ample width to skull, high set ears with dark round well cushioned eyes and correct tapering muzzle. Loved him RWD. 2 Cameron’s Royalmark Reminiscence at Cameron, I see this dog is half brother to winner and certainly similar in type, compactly made heavily marked, with soft gentle expression to his head. Loved his high set ears, wide skull, with dark, round expressive eyes which are so well cushioned. Moved out really well, a close decision here between these two very typical Toy Spaniels.

3 Whitmere & Ultych’s Almeara Visionnaire, a differing type to previous dogs, never the less not incorrect. Built on a larger frame and heavier in bone, he moved out very well using his strong rear quarters.

He has a classic well broken, richly marked coat, with correct long silky feathering, complete with lozenge to

his masculine head which is framed by high set ears, dark eyes and good pigmentation. One that I feel will do better as he matures, in the higher classes.

American Bred Dog Land’s Huntland Agent Gibbs, at just under 12 months, compactly made of correct for size, balance and shape, good neck and shoulders, with the naughty attitude one would expect from a puppy, a bit erratic and high stepping on the move as yet and still needs to finish in coat and body as yet. Pleasing in head with shallow stop, dark eyes and good pigmentation.

Open Black & Tan Dog Johnston’s Quarterback Vom Kanichengarten, fully mature black & tan male with rich tan markings, sturdy with good neck set into laid back shoulders, well sprung rib, deep chest, well angulated rear quarters used to advantage on the move. Masculine head with broad skull long ears framing the face, well cushioned muzzle large wide open nostrils. Immaculately presented, shown in full coat and feathering, which seemed to absorb the heat of the day sadly. A dog I am sure will be a useful stud on the correct bitches.

Open Blenheim Dog Wells, Aldous & Smith Aranel Colby, classic well broken, fully coated mature dog, excels in body with well sprung rib, a little wide in front which shows on the move but forgave this, good depth of chest, well angulated rear quarters to give desired driving action. Masculine head yet still with desired soft gentle expression, wide skull with correct high set ears, dark round expressive eyes fully cushioned and gentle tapering muzzle with good pigmentation. Compactly made with good bone and of pleasing size, uses his hocks well to stride out on the move, he should prove a useful sire in the future. Pleased to award him Winners Dog. Lander’s Jayba Smokin, classically marked well broken blen with correct long silky coat and feathering, looks great in profile with elegant neck set into laid back shoulders, level topline. Soft gentle expression to head, correct tapering muzzle, slightly lower ear set than winner. Not as positive on the move as winner.

Puppy Bitch 6 – 9 months Landry’s Wellington Noble Maid, well broken youngster at her first show, she is a lovely size and balance, with gentle expression to head, correct high set ears, dark eyes, with

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dark pigmentation. Moves steadily, should do well once she gains in experience and matures.

Puppy Bitch 9 – 12 months

I loved all three in this class for differing reasons, which meant hard decisions had to be made. I am sure in the future these three will change places many times, which proved to be the case this weekend on each day.

Today my final choice was: Land’s & Ayres Brookhaven Beckett at Huntland, compactly made richly marked Blenheim bitch, with glorious dark round eyes, well cushioned for age, broad skull and excellent pigmentation. Just felt she had the edge for movement on the day, where with her strong rear quarters she strode around the ring keeping a level topline, correctly set tail carriage, she was equally good in front movement, which won her the class. Best Puppy In Breed.

Lake’s Ingold Pretty in Pink, another compactly made bitch, well broken coat with correct feathering, well boned for size, firm body and topline, well ribbed with good angulation to rear. Loved her soft gentle expression from her gorgeous dark round eyes, well cushioned under enhanced with dark pigmentation.

High set ears and ample width to skull. Moved out well.

Pickett’s Ingold Pink Lady Wildflower, Litter sister to 2nd a little higher on leg and shorter in back, elegant neck and well laid back shoulders, well broken markings, with broad flat skull to head framed by well set high ears, the same dark round expressive eyes well pigmented.

Another who moved out well, she just flagged her tail on the move which swung the balance in favour of her sister today.

12 – 18 months Bitch

American Bred Bitch

1 Wood’s Sakurahill Senbon Sakura, a close decision between first two, I chose the well broken bitch who took the class, she is correct for size and bone, elegant crested neck leading into well laid back shoulders, ample ribbing for age. Delightful feminine expression to head with broad skull fairly flat framed with high set ears, dark eyes with ample cushioning under. Moved out steadily.

2 Glisson’s Two Rivers Ingrid Bergman, loved this slightly heavier marked bitch she excels on the move with good reach and drive. Firm in body with well sprung rib, good topline. Gentle expression to head with round dark eyes well cushioned under and good pigmentation.

3 Shreffler’s Stepamgars Lily Langtry, This bitch looked very immature in this class, unfortunately totally out of coat on the day, lacking both in body condition and substance. Well broken with fairly good head, dark eyes and good pigmentation, just needs to finish off to attain higher honours.

Picketts Ingold Thoroughly Modern Millie, well bodied bitch with nice neck and laid back shoulders, level topline, a little longer in body but with well angulated rear quarters. Pleasing head with shallow stop, high set ears and fairly broad skull. Although not the strongest of movement I preferred her rear movement to the bitch that stood 2nd today.

Conley’s Marjorelle Love that Juliette, loved the size & type of this bitch, unfortunately her rear movement just let her down on the day. Feminine in head with broad skull, correct high set ears framing her dark round eyes well cushioned under to give desired soft expression, possibly a little deep in stop, good pigmentation. Firm in body with well sprung rib and good bone for size.

Bred by Exhibitor Bitch Baker Fox & Fox’s Foxwyn Tell me a Story, ultra feminine bitch excels in head, ample width with high set ears framing her face, she has the most glorious round dark eyes so well cushioned under and correct width & length to muzzle, alert expression. Good neck leading to well sprung ribs and ample depth of chest, well angulated rear quarters, used well on move to win the class.

Pleased to award her RWB & Best Bred by Exhibitor.

Pickett’s Ingold Andromeda, another lovely bitch good length of neck, set into well laid back shoulders with level topline, would prefer slightly better rear angulation & appeared a bit proud of her tail on the move. Pleasing in head with dark eyes and good pigmentation.

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Open Blenheim Bitch

1 Lander’s Jayba Knockout, well broken Blenheim bitch of differing type to 2nd & 3rd. Liked her size, she is mature in body with good bone, well sprung rib, firm back and strong rear quarters. Broad in skull with high set ears, deeper in stop, dark round eyes with ample cushioning. Moved out and showed well to win the class.

2 Frey’s Ingold Hayleys Comet at Picketfence, heavier marked bitch built on larger frame, slightly longer than winner, dark eyes with shallow stop, excellent pigmentation, Moved out well.

3 Shreffler’s Wellsworth BFF at Stepamgar, well broken blenheim bitch, she is pleasing in size and balance, with correct bone. High set ears, soft expression to head, dark eyes well cushioned, shallow stop with correct tapering muzzle, not overdone in any way, just lacking the maturity and finish of winners on the day.

Open Ruby Bitch

Winners Dog

DePhillips Darane My Darling Clementine, 3year old, ultra feminine ruby bitch, real toy spaniel, compact yet still with correct bone for size, well sprung rib, firm body, level topline and good turn of stifle to rear, front assembly could be better but felt her other qualities outweighed this. Gorgeous head with ample width of skull correct high set ears framing her face, dark round eyes, well cushioned under, correct for muzzle length and good pigmentation. Shown in full long silky coat with correct feathering. Delighted to hear she took her final points for her title when awarded Winners Bitch, BOB & Best of Winners.

Wells, Aldous & Smith Aranel Colby.

Best of Breed DePhillips Darane My Darling Clementine BOB & BOW.

Best Opposite Sex DePhillip’s ChewCreek Red Solo Cup, compactly made tri dog, well within the required size yet still with good bone, ample width of chest, well sprung rib, firm in topline with good turn of stifle to his strong rear quarters. Broad skull with high set ears, dark round expressive eyes, so well cushioned with ample width to correctly tapering muzzle. Rich tan marking enhancing the face to give required soft gentle expression. This dog comes into his own on the move where he moves effortlessly around the ring showing reach and drive and keeping his level topline complete with correct tail carriage. Pleased to award him Best Opposite Sex to the same owners beautiful ruby bitch, much to her surprise!

Best Puppy Land’s & Ayres Brookhaven Beckett at Huntland,

Best Veteran Absent.

Reserve Winners Dog Baker Fox & Norton’s Foxwyn Cool Water.

Reserve Winners Bitch Baker Fox & Fox’s Foxwyn Tell me a Story.

Best Bred by Baker Fox & Fox’s Foxwyn Tell me a Story.

Select Dog Painter & Hodges Mimric Moves Like Jagger, heavier marked Blenheim dog with long silky coat so well presented, who excels on the move, which is freeflowing, showing correct reach and drive. Masculine head yet still with a gentle expression, dark eyes with shallow stop, good pigmentation, high set ears framing the face.

Select Bitch GCH Foxwyn a Likely StoryLoved this compact bitch super size and shape, classy head with high set ears and dark round eyes, well cushioned under eyes giving desired expression, complete with lozenge.

Award of Merit McCaslin’s GCH Manorhouse Right as Rain, lovely free moving bitch, really strides out and cannot be ignored, obviously soundly built with good neck and laid back shoulders, excellent tail carriage flowing correctly off her level topline and wagging happily as she strides around the ring. She is a good colour, with dark eyes and good pigmentation, I would have preferred a higher ear set and flatter skull to complete the picture for me, but loved her movement.

Having typed out this report it is only now that I am realising the breeding lines which came to the fore on the day. It is obvious that the Aranel kennel has had a great influence on the breeding here in Carolina and although I was unaware, the Foxwyn breeding seems to have been my preferred type on the day, for this I must congratulate Caryna Baker-Fox on her success. Also worthy of a mention must be the Darane breeding of Katherine Gates BOB winner and Best Opp. Sex winner both being from her lines although shown successfully by Patricia DePhillip. I was pleased with all the class winners and shall follow their future careers with interest. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for the sporting way they took my decisions and wish them well in the future. Also thanks must go to the Committee of the Central Carolina CKCSC for inviting me to judge and taking care of Ian and I so well. Finally I would like to thank my very efficient Steward CeSea Lawson who looked after me on the day and made sure all the paper work was in order.

In the days following the show we were able to mix with everyone and thoroughly enjoyed meeting you all, our time just seemed to fly by, and it was soon time to say goodbye. I shall treasure the gift given to me on leaving and hope to one day to return to meet you all again.

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ACKCSC

Officers and Committees ACKCSC Officers • President..............Patricia Kanan • Vice President.........Tina Sterling • Corresponding Secretary..........Luanne Dunham • Recording Secretary........... Sandra Harrison • Treasurer......... Betty Ann Brown • Directors Class of 2016 Stephanie Abraham Richard Alexander Shirley (Charlie) Fippin • Directors Class of 2017 Kim Baillie Carol Bond John Ioia

Committees • AKC Gazette Columnist John Ioia, Meredith Johnson Snyder • Audit Wendy Stang, Carl Tennille Steve Wallis • Breeder Education Cindy Huggins, Chair Kim Baillie, Charlie Fippin Karin Ostmann, Carol Rose Robert Schroll, Erica Venier • Breeder Referral Sue Haller, Anne James • Charitable Trust Patty Kanan, Chair Lu Dunham, John Ioia, Helen Jesse, Bettina Sterling Carl Tennille, Carol Williams • DNA Diane Zdrodowski, National DNA Clinic Coordinator • Electronic Publishing Committee Kim Baillie, Chair Kim Maret, Eileen Starks

• Futurity Sandra Harrison • Health Committee Bettina Sterling, Chairman John Ioia, Rita Rudkin Carmen Spears, Kathy Yonkers Diane Zdrodowksi • Judges Education Stephanie Abraham, Chair Kim Baillie, John Gammon Cindy Huggins, David Kirkland Carla Mathies, Tina Sterling • Judges Selection Committee Marji McCormick, Chair Betty Ann Brown, Karin Ostmann, Claire Parker Stephanie Sterling • Junior Showmanship Julia Johns, Chair • Legislative Liaison Maureen Pogorzelski • Membership Committee Luanne Dunham, chair Jason Maret, Marji McCormick Dee Wallis • National Specialty Oversight Committee Rick Alexander, Chair Kim Baillie, Cheryl Barnes Carol Bond, Betty Ann Brown Lu Dunham, Sandra Harrison, Helen Jesse, Eileen Starks Bettina Sterling, Jennifer Wehking (Veterans) • Companion/Performance Events Nancy Rice Waggoner, Chair Julia Johns, Dee Wallis Eileen Wilson • Publications Committee Stephanie Abraham, Chair Stephanie Hart • Regional Clubs Coordinator Kim Maret

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• Rescue Renee Bruns, National Director Trustees Carol Bond, Shirley Stewart Fippin Steve Wallis • ROM, LOM, APA and Statistics Mary Hanus • Royal Dispatch LuAnn Stuver Rogers, Editor • Show Chairmen 2016 Renee Bruns 2017 – Kim Baillie • Therapy Dog Group LuAnn Stuver Rogers

My Dog Reads Signs!!!!!!

H O W T O G E T S TA R T E D I N A KC R A L LY

By Sandra Averitt

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KC Rally is a dog sport based on AKC Obedience.

It was originally devised from the obedience practice of “doodling”… a variety of warm-up exercises. It has become a sport where the dog and handler perform skills similar to obedience by completing a course designed by a rally judge. Dog and handler move through a course of stations, each station having a sign instructing what skill is to be performed.

Rally is a way to work on obedience skills in a more relaxed sport.

Unlike obedience, when exhibiting in rally the handler may communicate with the dog by talking, praising, encouraging, and using hand signals using one or both arms and hands. However the handler may not touch the dog or make loud or harsh commands.

Now, how to get started in AKC Rally. You will need to have a Rally rule book. You can order this from the AKC Store for $10. You can also find the rule book on line with AKC. In this rule book you will find the rally signs and their descriptions.

Under the descriptions will be underlined “parts”.

These are called the “principal parts” of the exercise and the judge will be looking at the execution of these “parts” for scoring. Some signs are self explanatory while others need to be learned. Unlike obedience where the judge tells you what to do, in rally after the judge says forward you move your dog through the course at your own speed until you cross the finish.

The easiest way to learn the signs and have experience doing different courses is to take a Rally Class at your local training center. However, you can

teach yourself at home if there is not a training center close to you.

You will need a basic knowledge of AKC Obedience. Then you will need a set of rally signs. You can download these from the AKC website or you can purchase a set from a number of businesses that may be found on the internet.

Next you will need a holder for your signs so that you can make courses to work your dog around.

One business I have used is Bea’s K-9 Rally. They have signs, books with courses, and information on the website about making your own sign holders.

There are three levels of AKC Rally. Novice Rally (RN) all done on leash, Advanced Rally (RA) off leash, and Excellent Rally (RE) off leash. After the completion of the Rally Excellent the team may work on the Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) title.

For this title the team must qualify in both Rally Advanced and Rally Excellent at the same show ten times. The rally rule book will give you information on the different levels.

Rally is fun. Every trial is different because the judges make out their own courses. Courses are posted for the exhibitors to see at the trial and there is a walk thru period to familiarize the exhibitors with the course before they execute it with their dogs and judges are very supportive of the novice exhibitors.

Rally is a wonderful way to become involved in performance sports. The next time there is a rally trial close by just sit at ring side and enjoy the dog and handler teams go through their courses from Novice to Excellent. It’s a good way to spend a day!

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BOOK REVIEW

“Because of Bentley” Review by LuAnn Stuver Rogers

Diane loved Bentley, and Bentley loved everyone.

S

ome stories just need to be told. And so it was with the story of Diane Zdrodowski’s first Cavalier, Bentley. Formally known as Kilbrook Bentley At Evanlake CGC, TDI, Bentley came into Diane’s life in December 1996. It was love at first sight – both ways.

Diane loved Bentley, and Bentley loved everyone.

This lovefest eventually led to Bentley becoming a therapy dog, where his true Cavalier nature shone through.

The two visited at a children’s hospital for about five years.

“It was my favorite place, it was magical,” Diane says.

“Bentley would pull toward the door, pull through the door and then puff out his chest and walk like a gentleman to be signed in for his visit.”

The two had many memorable visits, which are the heart of “Because of Bentley.” The new children’s book, written by Loren Spiotta- DiMare with Diane Zdrodowski, is wonderfully illustrated with color pencil and water color paintings by Jude Delaney. True stories shared in the book tell of some of the good things that happened “because of Bentley.” These include the story of a young girl in the hospital who began to draw again, and a schoolboy who begins to speak again, all “Because of Bentley.”

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for SpiottDiMare’s book on Cavaliers in the Dog Life series “Lifelong Care for Your Dog.” The two hit it off and for a long time they talked of turning Bentley’s story into a children’s book. Finally, they got to work and after a year of real work, the book came to life.

Aimed at fifth to sixth graders, the book is an easy and inspiring read. It would also be fun to read aloud to younger children.

Diane lost Bentley in May 2010, but the legacy of his love was the foundation of Diane becoming a Cavalier breeder (Evanlake Cavaliers) and proudly continuing in pet therapy work ever since. Her current therapy work with special needs students at a public school is shared with Sunny, a three-year-old black and tan Cavalier.

To order a hardcover copy of the book, send a check for $24.26 (which includes tax and shipping) to Loren SpiottaDiMare, PO Box 301, Califon, NJ 07830 or visit www.

LorensReadingRoom.com. Then bring your book(s) to an ACKCSC event and have Diane sign them for you!

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Regional Clubs and Club Contacts

Arizona

• CKCSC of Central Arizona Cynthia Wellmeyer.................cynwellmeyer@msn.com • CKCSC of Northern Arizona Nikki Postero............................. nikkipostero@cox.net • CKCSC of Southern Arizona Dian Albright..................... dianalbright@hotmail.com

California

• Bay Area CKCSC Kevin Ellingson.......................... cqebgguy@gmail.com • CKCSC of Southern California Marji McCormick.........marjimccormick@nbcuni.com • CKCSC of Greater San Diego Susan Berzill.......... cavalierclubofsandiego@yahoo.com

North Carolina

• Blue Ridge CKCSC Eileen Wilson....................... blueridgecavs@gmail.com • Central Carolina CKCSC Lu Jones................................jimandlu116@yahoo.com

Ohio

• CKCSC of Central Ohio Debbie Belliveau....................debbell@windstream.net

Oklahoma

• CKCSC of Central Oklahoma Angie Dayton...............................aday9@sbcglobal.net

Oregon

• CKCSC of Southern New England Anne Gillard O’Reilly............. mzsop.agor@gmail.com

• Columbia River CKCSC (OR & Southwest WA) Carol Williams ...................... HCW 6203@gmail.com • Oregon Trail CKCSC Jolynn Klaus........................... cavclub@klausfamily.net

Florida

Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware

Georgia

South Carolina

Hawaii

Texas

Connecticut/Massachusetts

• Mid-Florida CKCSC Tina Schuler................................vjschuler2@cfl.rr.com • CKCSC of Northern Florida Judie Posner................................... encore725@aol.com • CKCSC of Greater Atlanta Sharon Utych............................... utych@earthlink.net • CKCSC of Hawaii Kaye Walsh........................... brianandkaye@walsh.net

• CKCSC of Delaware Valley Bettina Sterling........................... sterlingtoys@aol.com • CKCS Fanciers of Susquehanna Valley Elizabeth Colbert...................... ecolbert17@gmail.com • Palmetto CKCSC Stormi Mullis........................smullis@carolinaone.com

Illinois

• CKCSC of Greater Chicago Julie Elliott............................. elliott.juliek@gmail.com

• CKCSC of Greater Houston Mickie Newton.......................... johnnw5jhx@aol.com • CKCSC of North Texas Cynthia Scanlan Johnson.........cloudbasecavs@aol.com • Dallas/Fort Worth CKCSC Renee Hair............................. renhair68@hotmail.com

Michigan

Virginia

Minnesota

Washington

• Great Lakes CKCSC Kathy Yonkers..................... stuarthome@earthlink.net • Twin Cities Cavalier Club Robin Kowalski................ desktopdecorator@msn.com

Missouri

• CKCSC of Greater Kansas City Deborah Barnes............................. deborah@tsanet.org

New Jersey/New York City

• Meadowlands CKCSC Courtney Carter....................... brynwoodcav@aol.com

• CKCSC of Chesapeake Bay Mary Ann Graham...........ss@starspanglecavaliers.com • CKCSC of Puget Sound Susan Benton........................... sgbenton@frontier.com • CKCSC of Northwestern Washington Maryln Lovell........................ JLMaryln@comcast.com

Wisconsin

• Badgerland CKCSC Ana Ruggeri.................. chathamcavaliers@yahoo.com

New York

• CKCSC of Northeastern New York Carol Rose........................................... karleei@aol.com

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CKCSC of Central Arizona

By Shelly Fields It really is the same story in the fall for us. With triple digits behind us we all get to finally open our windows and let the fresh air in. In September, we held our first meeting since before summer. We had a wonderful presentation from a canine behaviorist, Kathrine Breeden.

On October 31st we had a Halloween party…what a hoot! More than half the cavaliers in attendance were in costume. Thank you to club members Nikki and Steve Postero of Dulaney Cavaliers for allowing us to use their beautiful back yard for both meetings. They truly are wonderful hosts and have opened up their home to several meetings over the years!

We are starting to gear up for our 2016 specialty shows. As always they are held in Scottsdale in conjunction with an all breed cluster. We are excited to announce that our show will be back in the building at Westworld (controlled temp’s; lots of parking right out front; lunch served on the premises!). The date for our show is March 24th, and our judges will be Patty Kanan for sweeps; Cindy Huggins for our a.m. show and Charlie Fippin for our afternoon show. Our show page will be up on our website soon…www.cavalierclubofarizona.com. Until the website is up, we are taking trophy sponsorships via emails. To sponsor a trophy contact shelly@shellyfieldsphotography.com.

Bay Area CKCSC

By Kevin L. Ellingson Our club had a busy fall, as two of our major events, our Annual Cavalier Fun Day and our 14th Specialty Show we held during this time.

Our August membership meeting was held at the 34 THE ROYAL DISPATCH • WINTER 2016 • ACKCSC.org

East Bay SPCA in Dublin. Veterinarian Cardiologist Dr. Justin Allen, who practices at the VCA Clinic in San Leandro, presented a very informative program titled Cardiology Update, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options.

Many thanks to Dr. Allen.

On September 27, we held our Annual Cavalier Fun Day at Osage Station Park in Dublin. In conjunction with the event, we held a Responsible Pet Owner Day, providing information from AKC to the public. We had a successful, well-attended event that featured a demonstration of Rally by members Glenn and Carol Karcher, a fund raising raffle, and fun Cavalier games. Many thanks to all the members who worked to make this a successful event, especially to Mary McHenry for all her hard work organizing this event.

Our 14th Specialty Show was held at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on October 17 as a Designated Specialty as part of the Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore All-Breed show. This show is part of the three day Harvest Moon Cluster. Our judges were Ms. Trudy Owens of Cedar Creek Cavaliers for Sweepstakes and Mr. Kenneth Berg for our regular and non-regular conformation classes.

Our show was well attended and very successful. We had an enjoyable Friday welcome reception at Chinese Szechuan Restaurant in Pleasanton. During the day while our show was going on we held a Silent Auction and Raffle with many fine items. In the evening, we held our Banquet at Stacey’s Café in Downtown Pleasanton.

The food was delicious. After dinner, we held our Live Auction, feature many exceptional donated items. Many thanks to all of the exhibitors, donors, and attendees.

Our Show Chair, Kevin Ellingson and all of the members of the Specialty Committee did an excellent job to put on a first rate Specialty. Congratulations to our Best of Breed winner at our Specialty, GCH Mayfield Charming Chester, owned by Marilyn Mayfield and Karen Chandor.

On November 1, we held our Annual General Membership Meeting at the East Bay SPCA in Dublin.

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The primary order of business at this meeting is our annual election for our Board of Directors. The following slate was presented by our Nominating Committee and ratified by our membership at the meeting: President: Susan Gonyo; Vice President: Mary McHenry; Recording Secretary: Victoria Marina-Tompkins; Corresponding Secretary: Kevin Ellingson; Treasurer: Molly Hughes; Directors: Allyson Gonyo, Jessica Rudolph, Elisa Rosenberg, Heather Rezowalli. Beverly Meyer also presented a very interesting presentation about the History of Cavaliers in Art. On December 6, we will hold our annual Holiday Party, which includes our White Cavalier gift exchange.

This fun and festive event will be held at Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant in Pleasant Hill.

Our new Board will be holding a planning meeting soon to plan all of the meetings and events for 2016.

Bay Area Fall Report By Karen Ferrell Our June membership meeting was held at Read Booksellers in Danville. Many thanks to Julie Bond for inviting us back to this wonderful bookstore where Cavaliers are very welcomed. Molly Hughes, District Director for California for the ACKCS Rescue Trust, spoke on current rescue needs and volunteer opportunities. Anyone interested may contact Molly at cavalierrecuetrust@comcast.net Julie Bond reviewed several interesting dog books.

The Other End of the Leash, by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. The author focuses on dog training from a relationship perspective. This book looks at our behavior and how that affects our dogs. Readers are encouraged to look within themselves to better understand what they want from their dogs and how to get that in a kind and compassionate way.

Lawyer For The Dog, by Lee Robinson. This lighthearted novel follows a single, pushing 50, lawyer as she navigates new territory representing the best interests of a Miniature Schnauzer in a divorce case. Add in a confused ex-husband who is the judge, an adorable veterinarian, several very needy clients, and a mother with Alzheimer’s, and you have the makings for a terrific read from start to finish.

Ellie’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Novel, by Bruce W. Cameron. Best-selling author Bruce Cameron has written the perfect novel for young readers, ages 8-12. Ellie is a search and rescue puppy in training. Ellie will be trained to find people lost in natural disasters or out in the wilderness, but she also shows a proficiency for finding and helping humans who are lost in other ways. Ellie finds the way to help those closest to her…including her lonely, widower handler.

July’s membership meeting was held at Braveheart Dog Training Center in San Leandro. Vicki Ronchette, author of Positive Training for Show Dogs, gave an informative and interesting talk and demonstration on clicker training as well as showing us the ease with which Cavaliers can be trained.

It was great fun and a good learning experience.

Many thanks to Vicki for her hospitality and time.

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater San Diego

By Janice Hochstetler Fall in San Diego is still somewhat warm, but a beautiful time to plan outdoor activities with our Cavaliers.

We held a Health Clinic in October, thanks to member Jody Sutton for organizing that event.

President Marian Palmieri spoke at our September meeting on ways to combat both the heat and the fleas that warm weather brings. Several members suggested their favorite flea control ideas. We always learn so much from our members’ experience.

November’s general meeting will be our annual potluck. This is always a favorite event as it allows us to share and converse in a casual atmosphere. Our members take a special pride in bringing out their favorite homemade recipes.

We elected new officers for 2016 and we will install them at the next meeting. I’d like to thank our outgoing board for the time and hard work that they devote to keep our club running: President Marian Palmieri, Vice President Tami Byroads, Treasurer Shirley Wilson, and board members Jody Sutton, Margaret Mozatta and Audrey Johnson.

As we end the year we are working hard on our Specialty which will be held in conjunction with the Silver Bay Kennel Club Shows and the Toy Breeders Show. Four shows in three days provide multiple chances for majors. Save the dates, Friday February 26, following the NSD Toy Dog Special. Two all-breed specialties follow on Saturday and Sunday. Our judges will be Conformation - Mrs. Rita Holloway and Sweepstakes Ms. Chris Wornall of Crizwood Cavaliers. Our theme this year is “Time Flies”. We will be hosting a complimentary “Yappy Hour” after the show and we hope to see you there.

Mid-Florida CKCSC

By CJ Casner and Tina Schuler Welcome 2016! We are looking forward to a New Year to be as fantastic as was 2015!

We closed the year with record breaking entries in Orlando – five days of majors – and our biggest entry ever (122) at our Winter Specialty. To round out the week, we hosted the Meet-the-Breed booth, “Cavaliers at Home for a Victorian Holiday.” Thanks to all our 36 THE ROYAL DISPATCH • WINTER 2016 • ACKCSC.org

volunteers, especially CJ Casner and Renee Wise, for putting together a lovely booth. As always, we had costumes for all.

We had majors in West Palm in July, despite the summer heat, and enjoyed a great seminar on Semen Collection & Frozen Storage by Naples reproductive specialist, Dr. Deire Carver-Raffa.

September begins the fall circuit with the Orlando Toy Show. We all enjoy the fellowship of a “hotel” weekend as well as dining on International Drive. Renee Wise judged the Toy Club Match on Friday night. It is also fun to have Obedience and Rally close together with Conformation. Ms. Deb Neufield, who shows her own Cavalier Dylan, was the judge. This allowed us to have special demonstrations during our meeting. Melinda Butler talked about getting started in Obedience with her Freddo, Snowbird Alfredo di Roma CGC, who was happy to show off for us. Emily Bradley demonstrated how to train for Agility. Her year old Bella, LaCanina Lianna, was an enthusiastic helper.

In October we had our traditional Cavalier get together at Fox Lake Park. It was a perfect fall day for a picnic lunch. Cavaliers competed in the in Obedience and Rally in the morning and in the BKC conformation match in the afternoon.

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2015 was a remarkable year for Cavalier Rescue of Florida (formerly MFCKCSC Rescue). After almost 10 years, Donna Miner is stepping down as Director. Under her guidance, the now state-wide organization has grown to over 100 volunteers and become a 501(c)3 charitable organization. This year more than 80 Cavaliers have found their forever families, after spending time in loving foster homes. Stepping into her shoes as director is Tracy Baker. Tracy lives in Boca Raton, has 5 Cavaliers, fosters for rescue and has been handling placement for the past year.

Rescue had a very successful fundraising effort with its first-ever calendar, featuring photos of CRF Cavaliers in their forever and foster homes. Sales brought in close to $3000 which will help with the medical needs of rescues.

All are fully vetted, vaccinations brought up-to-date and medical conditions treated before they are placed in their forever homes.

Snowbirds, if you are here this winter join us for the season. There are lots of winter shows and we are looking forward to celebrating another year at our annual After-the-Holiday Party at Dorothy Fry’s in Ocala. For scheduled events follow us (Mid-Florida Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club) on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MFCKCSC/ or contact us at mfckcsc.news@ gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for Orlando 2016: Our Summer Specialty, Friday, June 24 and our Winter Specialty, Friday, Dec. 16. For questions contact Tina Schuler vjschuler@me.com; Lori Bennett – Lovincavs@aol.com to donate a trophy; or Kari Wise – kari.wise@yahoo.com for a catalog ad.

CKCSC of Greater Atlanta

By Sharon Utych Greetings from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta! We have had a busy late summer and autumn full of planning, events and of course...dog shows!

Our club members had some great brags this past quarter! At the August Cherokee Rose Cluster shows in Atlanta, Missy Crane’s (Signature’s) lovely Tricolor, Kinvaar Pistols at Dawn went Winners Bitch and Best of Winners during the weekend and finished her championship at the Murfreesborough show! Pat and Michele Lander (Jayba) had a great Friday at the Cluster with Jayba Easy Does It going Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed over Specials! Not to be out done, Jayba Summer Shandy went Winners Bitch and Best

of Opposite Sex over Specials also on Friday! At the Central Carolina CKCSC Specialty, Pascavale Kingsley at Brookhaven (Paula Ayers) took Winners Dog! At the October Atlanta Toy Specialty, Missy Crane & her bredby boy Signature’s New Moon went Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Breed over seven specials from the bredby class; then he also went Best Bred Toy in Show!

On October 6th, we held our AKC sanctioned “Meet the Breed” booth at the annual Chattapoochee Pet Fest in Duluth GA. It was a fun event and our cavaliers attracted a lot of attention! The club handed out information on the ACKCSC Rescue Trust and our club and answered several questions about our breed. The children at the event enjoyed petting our cavaliers and receiving an activity packet of crayons, balloons, RDO pamphlets, activity sheets and cavalier coloring sheets. Thanks to our club members Margie Roe, Mark Fitchpatrick, Claire Ellis, Jim & Sharon Utych, Jan Schmidt and Denise Newlon for bringing their cavaliers and supporting this event.

Our annual Puppy Picnic was on Sunday, November 2 at club member Linda Whitmire’s home. It was a beautiful autumn day where the club hosted 58 people both members and non-members! The food everyone brought was delicious and thanks to Bart Whitmire, the official CKCSCGA Grillmaster! We had a great response to our Eye, Heart and Patella clinics (100 total health tests!) and wish to thank our Board certified specialists for attending! Club President Alice Alford performed AKC CGC and AKC Community Canine Testing where we had several new CGC “graduates” and two Community Canine “graduates”. Therapy Dogs Inc was there to perform observations for potential therapy teams and we had five teams pass the initial testing. Larry Crane judged a ring of future handlers in our Children’s Handling class and everyone was impressed with the children who participated. In addition to fun contests where all attendees and their cavaliers could participate, the Club also held a Member’s Fun Match, judged by Missy Crane. Fun match winner was 18-month-old TuSus Ring of Fire “June” owned by Ken & Susan Bess.

Best of Opposite was Brookhaven Dream Time THD CGC “Skye” owned by Jim & Sharon Utych. We want to give A HUGE thank you again to club members Bart & Linda Whitmire for hosting this event at their “Field of Dreams”.

December plans include our Club’s holiday luncheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy where we will recognize our 10-year members Susan Bess, Rebecca Booth, Judie Farthing, John & Rita Guest and our 2014 Member of the Year. We also have a great time socializing and having fun playing our “White Cavalier” gift exchange! It is always a treat to watch the strategy taking place to steal a THE ROYAL DISPATCH • WINTER 2016 • ACKCSC.ORG 37

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coveted gift or the white cavalier!

We are in our planning stage for our 14th annual Winter Specialty show that will be held on a NEW day!

Mark your calendars for Saturday January 31 2015. The weekend will be a FIVE majors weekend so be sure to visit our website (ckcscatlanta.org) for closing information and host hotel information! Our judges for the Specialty are Tanja Engel (Angel’s Pride GER) – Regular classes; Gwendolyn Wells (Wellsworth US) – Sweepstakes and Lu Anne Dunham (O’Skot US) – Junior Handling. We will be holding a ringside silent auction and have light snacks ringside. On Saturday evening, join us for our live auction and buffet style banquet at our host hotel! After the banquet, enjoy the breeders’ forum discussion!

We hope to see you at our Specialty!

Meadowlands CKCSC

By Debbi Silverman Our Fall Specialty took place on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend as part of the North Branch Cluster of shows in Bridgewater, NJ. The entire weekend was blessed with picture perfect weather and we all enjoyed an entire weekend of Cavalier camaraderie! Our show was held in conjunction with the Somerset Hills Kennel Club show and we supported the entries for the Tuxedo and Westchester club shows as well.

We began with Puppy Sweeps, judged by Ms. Linda McCartney Roy, who found her Best Puppy in Sweeps in Blackdale’s Billy Wonka, out of the 6-9 mos. class, and BOS in Sweeps in Field’s Edge Of Diamonds and Diplomats.

Then it was onto the Breed Conformation competition with Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen judging. BOB was awarded to CH. Kalais Never Too Late To party with BOS going to Chewcreek Red Solo Cup, who was also Winner’s Dog and BOW ! Winner’s Bitch went to Holyoke Gabrielle. An AOM was awarded to GCH Piccadil’s Twist and Shout CD BN RE, Select Dog went to CH Kellene The Black Orlov and Select Bitch went to CH Jaron Tiva. Congratulations to all of our winners - full catalog results can be found on Infodog! Special thanks to our showchair Mr. Kuno Spies for making sure everything went smoothly!

Oh, how we waited for the Morris & Essex Kennel Club Show, a once in 5 year event, meant to be a gala recreation of the elegant shows held on the estate of Geraldine Dodge Rockefeller. We were delighted to support the entry of Cavaliers at M & E, we had great fun wearing our elegant hats and we thank Chairperson Courtney Carter for organizing our special prizes.

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restaurant where we gather for our annual recognition dinner. The rosettes awarded to celebrate our member’s accomplishments with their dogs are huge and exceptionally beautiful – it’s always a thrill to receive them – like icing on the cake of our achievement! Kudos to everyone who got one – check out our Facebook page – which has a full list of recipients.

December found us in Allentown, supporting the entries at all three shows of the Allentown cluster – Lehigh Valley Kennel Club and both Delaware Water Gap Shows. Thank you, Carla Sue Close, for coordinating prizes and food!

Our annual Health Clinic will be held on Sunday, January 10th, 2016 at Summit Dog & Cat Hospital.

Gloria Rubino is coordinating – for an apt. contact her at meadowlandsclinic@yahoo.com.

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Looking forward to our February Specialty at the Pennsylvania Hotel on February 14th, the Sunday before Westminster, we hope to see you all there! Peter Weber of Montcolly Cavaliers (UK) is coming to judge our breed and Linda Pitts will be judging Puppy & Veteran’s Sweeps. Check Infodog for details including closing info!

Not sure if this issue will reach you before or after the Season, but we hope your Holidays are warm and wonderful and filled with everything you wish for! Stay warm!

CKCSC of Northeastern New York

By Lynn S. Beman After an autumn of glorious color here in Northeastern New York, the trees are now mostly bare, chilly temps are finally here and winter will soon arrive. Unusual for our normally active Club, we had no organized Club events this fall, but our members have been busy showing dogs and raising litters.

In late September, many of us attended the Wine Country Circuit, held on the shores of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes Region. Camping in RVs at this show is always special and this year the weather was sunny and perfect. As usual, we held our September Club meeting at Carol Rose’s campsite, providing a chance for our members from Central and Western New York to attend a meeting. It’s always a potluck lunch with members bringing delicious offerings. Among our guests were visitors from Scotland: breeder Debbie Kerr (Kinvaar) and her friend Tracy Roberts. Debbie has been asked to be a judge at our 2016 August Specialty and we were happy to have a chance to meet her.

Several of our Club members had notable wins at Wine Country. Among the highlights were: Bill Smith’s “Axl” (Karlee Gray Stone Guns N Roses) who during the 4 days won Winners Dog; Winners Dog and Best of Winners; and Reserve Winners Dog twice– all from the 9-12 Month Puppy Dog class. Jill Darling and Michael Grady’s Ruby “Walker” (CH SnowToz Johnny Walker Red) was awarded Select on the two days he was shown.

Finally, Anne Knauss’s tri-color boy “Morgan” (GCH Stellar Romancing The Stone At Tycwn – CH Karlee Peglens Rumbunctious x Stellar Moonlight Romance), handled by Karen Mammano, won Select one day, Best of Breed another day, and finally BOB/G4. “Morgan” then went home with Anne where he was featured in the “Rochester Fashion Show Week,” parading on the runway with one of the models and getting plenty of

newspaper and TV coverage as befits a star.

The Wine Country Circuit also holds Lure Coursing competitions and once again Kate Rose Szczesny and “Rizzo” (Karlee Gray Stone On The Fly, CA) competed, successfully. Rizzo earned two more legs on her “CAX” title.

As further proof that our Cavaliers can do anything, Donna Tessitore’s “Kyla” (Helmsdale’s Kyla at Tweed, MX, MXJ), who has a slew of titles from different types of non-AKC canine performance events, added to the impressive string of letters after her name by finishing the AKC Agility Fast Novice title.

In October, some of our members participated in the CKCSC of Delaware Valley Specialty. Here Bill Smith’s dog Axl earned his final points for his Champion title and is now CH Karlee Gray Stone Guns N Roses. He is the first Champion for his sire Can CH Kinvaar Son of a Gun and his dam American GCH/Can CH CobbHill Golden Marguerite. Then, to cap off this Specialty, Jill Darling and Michael Grady’s “Walker” (GCH SnowToz THE ROYAL DISPATCH • WINTER 2016 • ACKCSC.ORG 39

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Johnny Walker Red —- CH Stepamgars Copper Penny x SnowToz Corey Combine), handled by Pat Martello, was awarded BISS! What a lovely win for this lovely Ruby dog.

Finally, early in November our Club held our annual Cardio-Clinic, conducted by cardiologist Cassidy Sedacca, DVM of Upstate Veterinary Specialists in Latham NY. Harmony Veterinary Clinic once again donated their facilities for the day. While mainly for the Cavaliers owned by our Club members, this cardio clinic is open to everyone who can score a reservation. It was a very successful clinic: 31 auscultations and 6 dopplers.

As Club President Carol Rose said the next day, “it was nice to see everyone doing their clearances and nice to see some of our puppy people coming so that we can follow the offspring of our dogs.”

By the time you read this column, we will be celebrating our Annual Meeting and Party. We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Holiday season with their family, friends, and of course their dogs.

Central Carolina CKCSC

By Heather Borton NEWS FROM THE CAROLINA IN THE PINES… The Central Carolina Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club held its 9th annual Specialty on September 11, 2015 once again in the charming golfing village of Pinehurst.

The afternoon began with a somber moment of silence as we paid tribute to all those who lost their lives fourteen years ago on that day. Quickly however, the mood lightened and it was show time! We exhibited our beloved cavaliers, basked in the warm September sunshine and enjoyed the lovely fall weather. Everyone worked hard to make sure that the specialty was a splendid success. A huge thank you to the committee members who spent most of the past year preparing for the show. Thank you to all of the volunteers and exhibitors. People came from far and near to participate in the day’s events. Because of everyone’s hard work and dedication, the show went as seamlessly as it did. Huge congratulations to all the winners and to the exhibitors whose pleasure and good sportsmanship was evident in all the classes throughout the day. The Judges this year were respected breeder judges Mrs. Mary Ellen Arthur for Sweepstakes and UK Conformation judge Mrs. Pauline Sidgwick. They are both lovely ladies and we thoroughly enjoyed having them judge.

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attendees were treated to a taste of southern hospitality at its finest! Over delicious hors d’oeuvres and an abundance of wine, a breeder’s discussion question and answer was held with our overseas judge. The evening continued over dinner with the judges and attendees celebrating the day.

There was a plentitude of laughter, camaraderie and great fun that lasted long into the night.

Please join us next year as we have decided to move our specialty to a new location! We are thrilled to announce that the 10th annual Central Carolina CKCSC Specialty will hold concurrent specialties Saturday and Sunday August 20th and 21st, 2016 indoors at the Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC. Specialties will be held in conjunction with the Greensboro Cluster August 17th – 21st. Hope to see you ringside!

The sweepstakes winners are below as follows. Please read Mrs. Pauline Sidgwick’s critique of the Winners in this issue of the Dispatch!

Sweepstake Winners – Judge Mrs. Mary Ellen Arthur Best in Sweepstakes - Royalmark Reminiscense At Cameron. Owner Lisa Cameron.

Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes - Ingold Pink Lady Wildflower Owner: Mary Pickett.

Best Veteran in Sweepstakes- GCH Stepamgar’s Copper Penny. Owner: Linda & James Shreffler.

Palmetto CKCSC

By Barbara Waters It’s been a crazy summer in the Charleston area. We have been in the news for some very sad and devastating news. The historical floods affected many families, but we feel fortunate that beyond some inconvenience our Cavalier families remained safe.

In September our meeting/Fun Day was held at the home of Kingbridge Cavaliers, Barbara Waters. The educational program for our meeting was a presentation given by Ms. Kelly Mihara-Meyer about the Therapy Dog program. She discussed how to get into the program, what it entails, and the rewards. All the while, Raider (her certified Therapy dog (Corgi)) sat quietly beside her. (Kelly and her Corgis are honorary members of our Club!)

Several of us spent a beautiful afternoon on Saturday, October 17, at Freshfields Village on Kiaweh Island in support of Dogtoberfest. For the past three years, we have had the privilege to have a booth at this event which supports various rescue groups here in the Low Country. It’s a walk around type of festival – music, food, and wine along with costume and dance contests. You can stroll the rescue booths, talk with the rescue representatives,

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visit with the dogs, enter their raffles, and donate, donate, donate. There are also a number of vendors that carry items for both dogs and their owners. Money taken in by the festival is divided out equally among the participating rescue groups. This event allows a small club like

ours the opportunity to make a substantial contribution to our Cavalier Rescue Trust. A number of our members (Faith Pecorella, Nancy Langley, Melly Troia, Lee Ann Robinson, Susan Glisson, Laurie Wyatt, Cathy Davis, Laura Luedke and Barbara Waters) shared their knowledge about our favorite dogs! We felt fortunate that we had no dogs currently in Rescue, so we took a few of our own to meet the public!

On October 25, we enjoyed our annual Halloween Party hosted by Thayer and Mary Ellen Arthur. They have the absolute best yard for the dogs to run and play.

We had a costume contest – 1st prize went to a darling little tri-colored butterfly boy; 2nd prize went to a brightly colored peacock and 3rd prize went to a sweet, innocent “devil” dog. Great food, great fun, and a good time for everyone.

This November we will hold our Heart and Eye Clinic that is open to all breeds. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve been able to hold the Clinic so we are hoping for a good turnout. We will also have a meeting/Fun Day midmonth, which will be a coffee and “dessert” get-together.

The 2016 ballot for officers and board of directors will be presented at this time.

Our holiday get-together is planned for December 5 hosted at the home of LaurelWind Cavaliers, Laurie Wyatt.

In the midst of all of this, we are finalizing the plans for our 2nd Annual Specialty. We will be holding our Specialty concurrent with the Charleston Kennel Club All Breed Show on Saturday, 30 January and Sunday, 31 January. We will also have a Supported Entry both days – so four (4) opportunities to get major points!! A busy, busy time – we are all looking forward to a great time!

Please consider joining us and partaking in our Southern hospitality!

Badgerland CKCSC

By Jason Maret Well it’s true: another Badgerland Specialty has come and gone. (For us at Badgerland, it is a kind of like that Christmas-is-over feeling.) Although club members and exhibitors alike were tired by the end, it was the good kind of tired. We all had a blast, and we hope you did, too.

Our specialty began on Friday, October 23rd, with the puppy sweepstakes, judged by Rachel Venier. Best Puppy in Sweeps was Sheeba Nola, co-bred and co-owned by Karin Ostmann & Jasmin Becker. Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps was Althof Edged in Silver, bred and owned by Conny Hansen.

There was no shortage of Halloween flair when the

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annual costume contest followed the sweepstakes. It was hosted by Badgerland member Val Williams. Decisions weren’t easy for Ana Ruggeri, Jackie Dallman, and Dee Wallis, all of whom served as judges. Along with the $100 prize, a beautiful rosette ribbon, and bragging rights, Best Costume in Show went to the “Minnesota Posse”: Natalie Gelakoski, Peggy Gelakoski, Jodi Menke, Brenda Tonn, Angela Schuller, and Shelly Werstlein (see picture). The Reserve Best Costume in Show rosette (and $50 cash prize) was awarded to Wicked Witch Lori Grootemaat and her flying monkeys.

Following the costume contest, the Halloween theme was impossible to miss at the Welcome Party, fully adorned in all things Spooktacular at the host hotel. Mary Hanus and Jane Helminski served a smorgasbord of ghoulish delights.

Robin Kowalski and Jane Helminski were the door

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prize winners of two lovely Cavalier framed art prints.

Saturday’s events began with Junior Showmanship, judge by Mrs. Janie Bousek. Best Junior Handler was awarded to Annaliese North.

We were honored to have Mr. Rick Aldrous (Aranel) as our conformation judge. Winners Dog was Sheeba Sir Nigel, bred by Darlene Young, and owned by Karin Ostmann. Reserve Winners Dog was Milbu Great Expectations, bred by Milda Busa, and owned by Jill Sherrin. Winners Bitch / Best of Winners was Inez’ Dynamic Expression, bred by Shelly Werstlein, and owned by Peggy Gelakoski & Shelly Werstlein. Reserve Winners Bitch was Sheeba Not Just a Doll, bred by Karin Ostmann, and owned by Karin Ostmann & Brian & Marlen Rickertsen.

BEST IN SPECIALTY SATURDAY was CH You’re My Sunshine vom Kaninchengarten, bred by Anika & Stephan Stahl, and owned by Conny Hansen (see picture). Best of Opposite Sex was also Best Veteran, GCH Inez’ Wild Card, bred by Kelly Johnson & Jane Streff, and owned by Natalie Gelakoski & Shelly Werstlein.

Select Dog was GCH Sheeba Jimmy Buffet, bred by Michelle Ostmann, and owned by Karin Ostmann & Colin & Treacy Penn. Select Bitch was GCH Sheeba Sangria Saltayre, bred by Michelle Ostmann, and owned

by Audrey Rogers. The Awards of Merit went to CH Stepamgar Skyfall, bred and owned by Linda & James Shreffler, and to the Winners Dog, Sheeba Sir Nigel. Best Puppy was Julsavanna Living It Up in the City, bred by Maureen Pogorzelski, and owned by Julie Brienen.

After another night of Halloween festivities back at the host hotel, Sunday morning began with Junior Showmanship, Judged by Mrs. Mareth Kipp. Best Junior Handler was again Annaliese North.

We were supremely honored to have Erica Venier (Orchard Hill) as Sunday’s Conformation judge. Winners Dog was once again Sheeba Sir Nigel, bred by Darlene Young, and owned by Karin Ostmann. Reserve Winners Dog was Althof Edged in Silver, bred and owned by Conny Hansen. Winners Bitch / Best of Winners was a tri bitch, Althof Yours in Spirit, bred and owned by Conny Hansen. Reserve Winners Bitch / Best Bred By Exhibitor was Cempa’s Deliteful, bred and owned by Marianne Creary.

BEST IN SPECIALTY SUNDAY was GCH Sheeba Giorgio Armani, bred and owned by Karin Ostmann (see picture). Best of Opposite Sex was CH Cambryce Through the Looking Glass, bred by Jill Sherrin & Jennifer Barajas, and owned by Beverly Hofschulte & Jill Sherrin. Select Dog was CH You’re My Sunshine vom Kaninchengarten, bred by Anika & Stephan Stahl, and owned by Conny Hansen. Select Bitch was awarded to GCH Nordic Hills Stormy Weather, bred and owned

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by Kim & Jason Maret. Awards of Merit went to GCH Sheeba Jimmy Buffet, bred by Michelle Ostmann, and owned by Karin Ostmann & Colin & Treacy Penn, as well as CH Cempa Boom Boom Out Go Dalites, bred

by Marianne Creary, and owned by Marianne Creary & Penny Freberg. Best Veteran was GCH Stepamgar Copper Penny, bred and owned by Linda & James Shreffler.

It takes a village to put on a specialty, and here at Badgerland we are blessed to have so many active members who participate in putting on the show. (Arguably, the hardest working have to be Jane Helminski and Mary Hanus, who whirlwind through the weekend preparing hors d’oeuvres for the parties Friday and Saturday night, as well as full-course meals for the shows Saturday and Sunday.) But the reason our show works is that we have so many people working. We are really blessed as a club.

All of us at Badgerland hope you had as much fun as we did — or maybe even more! We hope to see all of you next year, for another Spooktacular time in Wisconsin!

How to order extra copies of The Royal Dispatch EXTRA COPIES OF The Royal Dispatch are $15 each. There are usually a very small number of copies available each issue on a first-come, firstserved basis. To order an extra copy of two, contact Kay Hoyt at hoytj@q.com. You may pay with a check made out to ACKCSC and mailed to our treasurer Betty Ann Brown at 1330 Patton Avenue, Suite D, Asheville, NC 28806.

If you know ahead of time that you will be wanting several extra copies, please contact Kay ahead of time with the quantity and an address or addresses and these will be added to our print run and mailed out with the magazine from the printer at our publications rate. You will receive them much faster, be assured of getting enough copies and also save the club money. First-class postage for one issue is $2.66.

August 2015 CHAMPION

• CH bion Thomas Sullivan Magnum, Kelly Lannin • CH Althof Only N Time, Dawn Stevens-Lindemair • CH Anara Honeysuckle Rose RN, Rachel Neumeier • CH Butterfield Raven’s Child At Cobrnik, Mrs. Diana L Cook & Mrs. Connie C Sparks • CH Cristal’s Bling It On Titania, Claudia Jones & Elaine S Dempster • CH Dreamvale On A Tangent, Ms. Karen Sage & Elizabeth Colbert • CH Estancia Lord Mayfield, John M Swearengin • CH Greyhawk Trouble With The Curve, Linda M Kubin & Wesely Schiffman • CH Hiddencreek Sadie, Richard Green • CH Karlee Gray Stone Bit O’ Blarney, Lyla Furey • CH Knapdale Family Patriarch, Ellen M Payne • CH Legacy Catch Me If You Can, Benjamin Williams & Dawn Stevens Lindemaier • CH Liane’s Upps Perfection, Jane Curry Brooks • CH Piccadil’s From Russia With Love, Janet York • CH Roseriver Claire De Lune, Darlene K Young • CH Sheeba Coco Puff, Karin Ostmann • CH Sheeba Express Love, Mary Crosser & Karin Ostmann • CH Sheeba Red Riot, Audrey Rogers & Karin Ostmann • CH Sikeleli True Grit, Laura Nel • CH Snowbird Ruby Slippers, Elaine Lesko & Valentia Schuler • CH Spice Rack J S Bach At Capricious, Ken Smith & Kelly Collins D.V.M. • CH Stepamgar Glowing Ember, Tresa Bellmon • CH Stepamgar Spiceolife Hait N Fire, Jean Bjork McAloon • CH Verheyen Jared, Mesdames Susan Fuller-Miller & Gwenn Crawford • CH Veribas Diamonds Are Forever CA, Karen Cusick & Becker Reep • CH Wyndancer Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This, Susan Barrett D.V.M. • CH You’re My Sunshine Vom Kaninchengarten, Cornelia Hansen GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

• GCH CH Cavernet Top Secret, Jill Sherrin • GCH CH Forestcreek Bradley, Vicki Mitchell • GCH CH Julsavanna Prada CAA, Julie M Brienen • GCH CH Kalais Never Too Late To Party, Kim Hess & Alexis Schlott • GCH CH Kbpride Etiquettes Royal Maiden, Gayle Reardon • GCH CH Saranade C’Est Ma Soiree, Penny Freberg

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September 2015 CHAMPION

• CH Althof Valentino, C Cornelia Hansen • CH Autumnhill Jessie’s Girl, Nicole Parente & Tracie Laliberte • CH Avatar Lovely Maid, Roxanne Robertson & Johann Emedi • CH Blackdales Billy Wonka, Karen K Chandor & Cheryl M Black • CH Briarcrest Bedtime Story, Susan Van Luchene & Tom Van Luchene • CH Brookhaven Here Comes Hogan, Paula L Ayers & Brenda Martz • CH Bugatti Barnato Von Starburg, Raelene Barney • CH Castlemar’s Chloe, Gloria Nicolosi • CH Chewcreek Red Solo Cup, Trisha DePhillip • CH Cruisin Mickey Mouse, Cindi Rackler • CH Darane My Darling Clementine, Patricia DePhillip • CH Fairhaven’s Sotheby Gem, Angela Schuller • CH Fields Edge Of Diamonds And Diplomats, Leslie Slusher • CH Forestcreek Franklin, Kevin Cline & Dr. Debra Cline • CH Fox Creek Brown Eyed Handsome Man, Debra Johnson • CH Fox Creek Hear Me Roar!, Debra Johnson • CH Foxwyn Tell Me A Story, Caryna Baker-Fox & Christa Helena Fox • CH Hiddencreek Mason, Richard T Green • CH Inez’ Golden Hope, Shelly Werstlein • CH Joli Jump De La Geode, Marie Van Iderstine • CH Kav-Roy’s E Street Band Of Hunter Hills, Susan Hunter & Linda R McCartney-Roy • CH Kellene Copacabana, Kelli L Marshall • CH Lastarz Double The Fun At Ransom, Barb Hunt & Jennifer Hunt • CH Legend’s Olivia!, Lisa Carnes • CH Orchard Hill Pony Fever, Mrs. Erica Venier & Rachel A Venier • CH Orchard Hill Straight Talk At Felicity, Barbara Hill • CH Pascavale Jacob, Kevin Cline • CH Pillowtalk Keep Me In Mind, Laurie Justensen • CH Ringleader Count Of Monte Cristo, Ben Schoenfeld & Cheryl Schoenfeld • CH San-Di’s The Glory Of Love, Carmen D Spears & Mr. Max L Spears • CH Spice Rack Taylor Taffeta, Kelly Collins D.V.M. • CH Tea Time In A Gadda Da Vida, Betsy Clagett & Matthew Zuleger • CH Truelegance Aria De La Luna, Valerie Cromer & John Cromer • CH Verheyen Ambrose, Sue Miller & Gwenn Crawford

• CH Wye We Be Jammin’ @ Athercroft, Shirley Fippin & Claire Parker GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

• GCH CH Belcarra Straight Shot Remington Of Bear River Rch CA, Brenda Toepfer & Shawna Lawson • GCH CH Pensrick House Of Stewartm Penelope Liebeler & Rick L Fellows • GCH CH Rolin Touch Of Class, Mrs. Linda L Wendorff & Mr. Roger F Wendorff • GCH CH Snowtoz Johnny Walker Red, Michael K Grady & Jill L Darling • GCH CH Toylands Chicago Fire, Barbara Kulm • GCH CH Winterhaven Sunshine Superman, Mary Hanus

October 2015 CHAMPION

• CH Allegria Surf’s Up, Ms. Marion Penhallow & Kim Johnson • CH Althof Yours In Spirit, C Cornelia Hansen • CH Byers Peak Tea And Sympathy, Betsy Clagett • CH Castlemar’s Rebel With A Cause, Lorna Lynn Costa • CH Chadwick Cheers At Hudsonview, Laura Y Glynn & C Anne Eckersley & John M Glynn Jr. • CH Clarmarian Here Comes The Sun, Holly May • CH Colstreams Man With The Golden Gun, Lori Sustek & Debbie Uren • CH Dancasa Summer Thyme CGC, Gloria Rubino • CH Deb-Mar’s Belmont Stakes, Diane Piagentini • CH Forestcreek Mardi Gras, Heather Borton & Kevin Cline & Ginger Harrison

The American Kennel Club Cavalier King Charles Spaniels AKC TopDogsSM Using Breed Totals Starting January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015 For Events Processed Through Thursday, November 12, 2015 RANK NAME

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

GCH CH Mayfield Charming Chester GCH CH Bonitos Companeros Dow Jones GCH CH Piccadil’s Twist And Shout CD BN RE GCH CH Carmas Penne Pasta At Crizwood GCH CH Rradac’s Left At The Top GCH CH Miletree Joshua GCH CH Manorhouse Right As Rain GCH CH Bonitos Companeros Tom Sawyer CH Miletree Montesuma Of Londoncor GCH CH Huntland Coco Chanel GCH CH Chantismere Chi Chi GCH CH Blackdale’s September Wind GCH CH Sheeba Giorgio Armani GCH CH Piccadil’s Dream A Little Dream Of Me BN RE CGC GCH CH Castlekeep Paloma Sugar Daddy GCH CH Sheeba Jimmy Buffet GCH CH Hillwood Tin Star GCH CH Sheeba Radio Flyer GCH CH Nordic Hills Stormy Weather CA THDA CGCA GCH CH Stellar Romancing The Stone At Tycwn GCH CH Ringside’s Roscoe P Coltrane GCH CH Nottinghilll Mugs GCH CH Wandris Buttons And Bows GCH CH Creekside Watch Out For Me! GCH CH Manor House Prince Harry

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SEX

BOB/V

DEFEATED

D D D B D D B D D B B B D D D D D D B D D D B D D

78 80 85 49 84 91 50 43 2 31 20 23 6 21 11 22 18 16 11 11 9 4 3 4 7

1,664 1,315 1,265 1,118 946 880 683 681 387 369 261 245 241 238 196 177 169 149 147 123 122 120 117 105 99

• CH Harrington Haute Couture, Susan Gonyo & Allyson Gonyo • CH Harrington Haute Stuff, Victoria Marina-Tompkins & Susan Gonyo & Allyson Gonyo • CH Inez’ Dynamic Expression, Peggy Gelakoski & Shelly Werstlein • CH Karlee Gray Stone Guns N Roses, William J Smith & Carol Rose • CH Kbpride Dawn Coco Style, Gayle Reardon • CH Kelly’s Mi Amore, Kelly Wright • CH Mayfield Meritage Morgan, Karen K Chandor & Marilyn Mayfield • CH Piccadil’s The Spy Who Loved Me, Janet York

• CH Sheeba Sir Nigel, Karin Ostmann • CH Truluv Aly, Lauren Nikaci • CH Willowwood Apple Of My Eye At Fairhaven, Angela Schuller GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

• GCH CH Blackfire October Surprise, Charles Weidig & Katie Kennedy • GCH CH Brython’s Red Brick Porter, Katherine Reed & Elizabeth Reed • GCH CH Cambryce Through The Looking Glass, Mrs. Beverly Jean Hofschulte & Mrs. Jill Sherrin • GCH CH Cempa Boomboom Out Go Dalites, Penny Freberg & Marianne Creary

• GCH CH Creekside Watch Out For Me!, Carla M Mathies • GCH CH Kendrey’s U.S. Marshall, Audrey Johnson & Kent Johnson & Tami Byroads & Jeff Byroads • GCH CH Mandaryn’s Gogo Girl, Amanda L Anderson • GCH CH Rosearbor The Great Gatsby At Wyndancer, Susan Barrett D.V.M. • GCH CH Signature Day Dreamer, Cathy Couture • GCH CH Stepamgar Glowing Ember, Tersa Bellmon • GCH CH Stonewood Appealing Mrs Emma Peel, Suzanne J Piel & Lynn Griffin & Haley Szmurlo • GCH CH Wyndancer Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This, Susan Barrett D.V.M.

The American Kennel Club Using All Breed Totals Cavalier King Charles Spaniels AKC TopDogsSM Starting January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015 For Events Processed Through Thursday, November 12, 2015

RANK NAME SEX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

20 21 22 23 24 25

GCH CH Mayfield Charming Chester GCH CH Bonitos Companeros Dow Jones GCH CH Miletree Joshua GCH CH Carmas Penne Pasta At Crizwood GCH CH Piccadil’s Twist And Shout CD BN RE GCH CH Bonitos Companeros Tom Sawyer GCH CH Manorhouse Right As Rain GCH CH Rradac’s Left At The Top GCH CH Huntland Coco Chanel GCH CH Blackdale’s September Wind GCH CH Piccadil’s Dream A Little Dream Of Me BN RE CGC GCH CH Sheeba Jimmy Buffet GCH CH Chantismere Chi Chi CH Miletree Montesuma Of Londoncor GCH CH Cuyuna Kimark Ace Of Diamonds GCH CH Stellar Romancing The Stone At Tycwn GCH CH Sheeba Giorgio Armani GCH CH Nordic Hills Stormy Weather CA THDA CGCA GCH CH Kendrey’s U.S. Marshall GCH CH Piccadil’s Hit Me With Your Best Shot CGC GCH CH Castlekeep Paloma Sugar Daddy GCH CH Hillwood Tin Star GCH CH Sheeba Radio Flyer CH Bloomfields Inpursuit Atmsfizz CH Stepamgar’s Morning Star GCH CH Dreamvale Motley Crue CA

D D D B D D B D B B D D B D D D D B D D D D D D B D

Wins BIS

2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GROUP

I

II

III

6 7 2 5 1 3 2 2 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

17 12 13 2 8 5 7 0 2 1 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

10 18 16 9 13 5 5 4 1 3 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1

IV

6 5 10 7 15 2 3 2 1 1 2 3 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 0

WINS TOTAL BOB/V DEFEATED

78 80 91 49 85 43 50 84 31 23 21 22 20 2 4 11 6 11 4 10 11 18 16 2 2 12

7,288 5,423 3,865 3,674 3,582 3,302 2,179 1,604 795 724 687 628 497 387 361 340 318 312 312 309 290 250 227 222 221 221

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Top Junior

Grand Championship Points Ranking

January 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015

Starting January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015 For Events Processed Through Sunday, October 25, 2015

Reported by Julia Johns,Todaysbestjunior.com 1................Malynn Johns........................................137 2................Matthew Zuleger.................................. 116 3................Ashley Barnes......................................... 46 4................Sofie Salmon...........................................31 5................Emma Moon............................................26 6................Kara Klaus...............................................17 7................Jacquelyn Owens....................................16 8................Taylor Scott.............................................12 9................Annaliese North......................................10 10................Julia Caldwell ...........................................7

Keileigh Fleser.......................................... 7

American Kennel Club.

All rights reserved. No material may be re-produced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from The American Kennel Club, Inc. The AKC has made every effort to insure the accuracy of its information. The information provided is “as is” with all faults and without warranty of any kind expressed or implied. In no event shall American Kennel club be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, lost profits, or any indirect damages even if AKC has been informed of the possibility thereof.

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NAME

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 . 19

21 22 23

25

GCH CH Bonitos Companeros Dow Jones GCH CH Piccadil’s Twist And Shout CD BN RE GCH CH Mayfield Charming Chester GCH CH Miletree Joshua GCH CH Carmas Penne Pasta At Crizwood GCH CH Rradac’s Left At The Top GCH CH Bonitos Companeros Tom Sawyer GCH CH Manorhouse Right As Rain GCH CH Blackdale’s September Wind GCH CH Chantismere Chi Chi GCH CH Huntland Coco Chanel GCH CH Nordic Hills Stormy Weather CA THDA CGCA GCH CH Piccadil’s Dream A Little Dream Of Me BN RE CGC GCH CH Sheeba Jimmy Buffet GCH CH Wandris Buttons And Bows GCH CH Hillwood Tin Star GCH CH Clint’s Li’L Heart Lady Camille THD GCH CH Kbpride Etiquettes Royal Maiden GCH CH Kimark Who’s That Girl GCH CH Foxwyn A Likely Story GCH CH Sheeba Radio Flyer GCH CH Castlekeep Paloma Sugar Daddy GCH CH Stellar Romancing The Stone At Tycwn GCH CH Dreamvale Motley Crue CA GCH CH Forestcreek Brass In Pocket

SEX

GCH POINTS

D D D D B D D B B B B B D D B D B B B B D D D D D

400 369 361 352 324 322 263 252 195 189 145 144 143 101 93 90 83 80 78 78 76 75 73 73 72

The American Kennel Club National Owner-Handler Series Ranking Final Results Qualifying Period: October 9, 2014 through October 7, 2015.

These are the top 10 qualifying dogs that were invited to the NOHS finals in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba show on December 11, 2015.

RANK

NAME

OWNER NAME

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9 10

GCH CH Piccadil’s Twist And Shout CD BN RE GCH CH Nordic Hills Stormy Weather THDA CGCA GCH CH Hillwood Tin Star GCH CH Covington Hopjack GCH CH Piccadil’s Dream A Little Dream Of Me BN RE CGC GCH CH Redbud Life’s A Peach GCH CH Belcarra Straight Shot Remington Of Bear River Rch CA GCH CH Dreamvale Motley Crue CA GCH CH Mockingbird’s Author At Storeyland GCH CH Clint’s Li’L Heart Lady Camille THD GCH CH Manor House Prince Harry

Janet York Kimberly Maret/Jason Maret Juli L Bennett Kathi Ogle/Monte Ogle Janet York Andi Scott/Taylor Scott Brenda Toepfer/Shawna Lawson Elizabeth Colbert/Ms. Karen Sage Janice S Gallagher/Susan M Glisson Dr. Clint B Ogilvie II/Mrs. Linda D Ogilvie Anna Matthews

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SEX

OHS POINTS

Dog Bitch Dog Dog Dog Bitch Dog Dog Dog Bitch Dog

1700 270 255 175 170 110 95 95 85 80 80

Canine Crash Studies Evaluate Crate and Carrier Safety, continued from page 21.

• Examine the safety, structural integrity and crashworthiness of crates and carriers.

• Examine carrier and crate connection options to help educate pet owners.

• Collect performance data necessary to support a formal test protocol and ratings guidelines for pet travel crates.

• Determine top performing crate and carrier brands.

Michael McHale, Subaru’s director of corporate communications described the purpose of his company’s research as follows: We at Subaru recognize the importance of keeping the entire family safe on the road, including our beloved pets. Alongside Center for Pet Safety, we are proud to help lead the charge in identifying the best crates and carriers for pet lovers everywhere, while, more importantly, making pet parents aware of the safety measures they can take and the dangers that can occur if they don’t. We recommend that owners choose the right sized crate for their dog, which is generally six inches longer than the body of the dog. We are also pleased that our crossover vehicles, which are award winners themselves for safety, accept most crate and carrier sizes.

Study design

Subaru and CPS conducted their 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Study using crash test dogs that were designed to approximate the weight and size of real dogs. They were placed in the crates and carriers during rigorous crash testing. Within this study, crates were defined as rigid, nonplastic structures, and carriers were rigid plastic structures and soft collapsible structures.

A successful outcome was defined

by the following: • The carrier or crate must fully contain the test dog before, during and after the crash test • The carrier or crate and all device connection points must remain wholly connected to the test bench for the entirety of the test.Research results Most of the crates and carriers failed to meet the successful outcome criteria described above. In some cases the dog was expelled from the crate or carrier. In other cases the impact caused the crate or carrier to be released from its points of connection. There were three standout products: • The top performing crate was the Gunner Kennels G1 Intermediate with 8’ Tie Down Straps. This crate withstood the most significant forces with a combination of structural support and integrity. This crate is unique in that it has a dual locking feature on the door that provides significant structural support in case of an accident.

Additionally, the crate’s rubber feet provided better grip than other crates tested.

• The Pet Ego Forma Frame Jet Set Carrier was the top performing carrier. This carrier uses an ISOFIX-Latch that is designed to latch firmly into place, just like a child seat. This latch held securely and contained the test dog throughout the crash.

• The Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed with PPRS Handilock was also named a 2015 top performing carrier. The simulants were fully contained and the carriers remained wholly connected to

the test bench for the duration of the test.

Full reports of the carrier and crate testing, including photos of the outcomes can be found at theCenter for Pet Safety website.

Regarding the study results, Lindsey Wolko, Founder and CEO of Center for Pet Safety stated, “In partnership with Subaru, the 2015 studies were truly eye-opening and will once again help bring pet safety awareness to millions of pet parents around the globe.”

Kudos to CPS for performing these studies and hats off to Subaru of America for financing them. By the way, darned good marketing, Subaru!

Nancy Kay, DVM • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine • Author of Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life • Author of Your Dog’s Best Health: A Dozen Reasonable Things to Expect From Your Vet • Recipient, Leo K. Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award • Recipient, American Animal Hospital Association Animal Welfare and Humane Ethics Award • Recipient, Dog Writers Association of America Award for Best Blog • Recipient, Eukanuba Canine Health Award • Recipient, AKC Club Publication Excellence Award Reprinted with permission.

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AD RATES Please type or print your ad copy clearly and legibly. We are not responsible for mistakes due to illegible handwriting, email or snail mail ALL ad copy and photos together.

All information and payment in full must arrive by the deadline or the ad will be held for the next issue. If you are using snail mail, label all photos on the back with your name, address, phone number and email address and send a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the safe return of your photos. If you are paying by check (US funds only) make the check payable to ACKCSC. You may also pay with your Visa or MasterCard via our website www.ackcsc.org. Send all photos and ad copy to LuAnn lsr48@aol.com. For a quote on commercial advertising call LuAnn Stuver Rogers at (330) 296-0960.

COLOR

Inside full page............................................... $300/issue Inside ½ page................................................. $200/issue Back cover...................................................... $450/issue Inside back cover.............................................$375/issue Inside front cover............................................. $375/issu BLACK & WHITE

Inside full page................................................$150/issue Inside ½ page................................................. $100/issue

One Year Ad Contract – (Color Only – 4 Consecutive Issues) Contact LuAnn Stuver Rogers at lsr48@aol.com for availability and a contract.

Inside full page........................................ $1,000/4 issues Inside front cover.................................... $1,400/4 issues Inside ½ page............................................ $ 700/4 issues Inside back cover..................................... $1,400/4 issues Back cover............................................... $1,600/4 issues

Ranking policy – If you mention a ranking in your ad (e.g. #1 Cavalier) you MUST include the rating system, publication and date to support your statistics. The Royal Dispatch accepts show photos and ranking statistics from all the registries in the world that are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). You do not have to be a

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member to subscribe or advertise in The Royal Dispatch.

ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS (For Full Page Advertisements) • Size: Overall page dimensions of finished ads submitted as print ready are 8.75 x 11.25 inches to allow for bleed trim. Background color must run to the page edge.

• Image Area: Content is restricted to 8.25 x 10.75 inches maximum.

• File Type: Ads may be submitted as PDFs (fonts embedded) (best result), jpg, Adobe Illustrator (.ai), encapsulated PostScript (.eps), PhotoShop (,psd) or Word documents. The publisher is not able to process MS Publisher or PrintShop file formats.

• Photo Quality: Photographs submitted with or embedded in advertisements must be at least 200 dots per inch (dpi)

resolution and should be sized correctly for use.

• Fonts: Fonts used in ads must be PostScript or TruType formats. If fonts from the Internet are used, they should be included in the ad submittal. The Publisher will substitute if a font that is not readily available or not included is used.

• Color ads: should preferably be in CMYK format. RGB is acceptable, and will be converted to CMYK. Photographs submitted with unassembled ads should also be CMYK, but RGB is acceptable.

• Black & white ads: should preferably be in grayscale format. But CMYK or RGB is acceptable, and will be converted to grayscale. Photographs submitted with unassembled ads will be converted to grayscale.