The Official Quarterly of the American Cavalier Club, Inc. The AKC Parent Club for Cavaliers • Volume 7 • Issue 2 Spring 2010

Table of Contents Membership Announcements ...... 4 Remembering Gilbert Kahn...... 2. 1 A Memorial Tribute Gilbert S . Kahn Memorial Fund...... 5 A fund designed to continue the work of the Regional Club Reports ...... 4. 1 ACKSCS Charitable Trust Cavaliers At the AKC/Eukanuba AKC Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U .S . .6 National ...... 4. 2 Breeds That Help Keep Us Safe Dominate the Top 5 Wow! Cavaliers really shined at this one!

AKC Chairman’s Reports...... 8. ACKCSC Charitable Trust ...... 4. 5 Grant Progress Review Reports Dr . Hendricks Opinion of Pedigree Dogs Exposed.9 This piece is in reponse to the BBC Pedigree Dogs AKC Canine Health Foundation...... 4. 6 Exposed and the Today show piece that highlighted Grant Progress Report Review the BBC program. Regional Club News ...... 5. 0 Everybody’s Gone Surfin’...... 1. 0 AKC Statistics ...... 6. 2 A quick tutorial about how to “surf” the internet to get the best results.

Book Review...... 1. 3 Speaking for SPOT

U .S . Senate Passes Resolution In Honor of AKC’s 125 Years of Good Works...... 1. 4 The AKC gets national recognition of its dedication to its mission of promoting responsible dog ownership

Wounded Healer...... 1. 6 Gaining a new appreciation for dogs sensitivity

From the ACKCS National Rescue Director. . . 1. 7 A Big Thank You To All Rescue Supporters!

Spring 2010 1 The most beautiful magazine in the world exclusively for Cavaliers, the most beautiful dogs in the world.

TheROYAL DISPATCH is the official publica- The ACKCSC reserves the right to accept, Carol Williams, Editor [email protected] tion of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel reject, or edit all materials. Some of the opinions Kim Baillie, Co-Editor Club, Inc., and is published quarterly. It is provided expressed herein do not necessarily express or reflect [email protected] to all ACKCSC members in good standing and the opinion of the American Cavalier King Charles complimentary copies are sent to all AKC judges Spaniel Club, Inc.; its Board members, or the Stephanie Hart approved to judge Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. editorial staff. Kim Thornton, Contributing Writer All reproduction rights are reserved. Material may be reprinted without written permission in DEADLINES for advertising and article DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY: newsletters published by AKC recognized regional submission. Bear Associates, LLC, 209 Massey Drive Cavalier clubs. All others must receive permission Winter Issue ...... Nov. 15 Dover, DE 19904-5882 • (302) 735-5558 in writing from the editor. Spring Issue...... Feb. 15 Summer Issue (Annual Issue). . . . . May 15 Fall Issue...... Aug. 15

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2 The Royal Dispatch National Specialty Dates And Locations (pending AKC approval)

2010 – April 6 through April 9, Orlando, FL, Rick Alexander, Show Chair

2011 – Bay Area – Joanne Nash, Show Chair

2012 – April 23 through April 28, Oconomowoc, WI On The Cover

Quilt To the Rescue” shown on the cover of this issue, “Awas made by Laurie Mougel and donated to ACKCS Rescue Trust for auction at this year’s National Specialty. Laurie is the co-owner of Bear Associates, LLC, and resides and quilts in Dover, DE. The quilt is a “French Braid” pattern, with photographs of each of the four colors of Cavalier Spaniels filling the center square of each braid. Laurie was inspired to take up quilting when she moved to Delaware, surrounded by the local Amish Community. After visiting a local Amish auction, and seeing their beautiful quilts, she decided to learn the art. Laurie is a purebred dog fancier, and has been an exhibitor at regional dog shows. She makes her living designing and producing parent club magazines and newsletters, including the Royal Dispatch. This is the label on the back of the quilt.

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Spring 2010 3 Membership Announcements

ny ACKCSC member who wants to comment on any applicant may do so until the last day of the month following the month thatA this Royal Dispatch was mailed. Send all comments to Diane Zdrodowski, Membership chairman, 12 Bingham Lane, Blairstown, NJ 07825, (908) 362-7588, [email protected]. Sponsorship of a new member is a major responsibility. Effective September 1, 2007, any individual wishing to be added to the ACKCSC Breeder Referral list on this web site must have been an ACKCSC member in good standing for at least two consecutive years.

Welcome New Associate Members AnaMaria Ruggeri Strazewski Kirsten Madill 6743 Cedar ST. 30359 Glenham Ct. Marguerita (Rita) Rudkin Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 795 Riverside Avenue Sponsors: Maureen Pogorzelski, Sponsors: Kala Johnston, Fillmore, CA 93015 Tina Sterling Malinda M. Pope Sponsors: Ted Crawford, Sandra Harrison New Associate Applicants Susan Shidler Welcome New Regular Members 27835 St. Mary’s Rd. Darla Frey Mettawa, IL 60048 Joanne D. Opel 10433 Heritage Landing Rd. Sponsors: Robin E. Olsen, 3171 Hunting Country Road Burke, VA 22015 Meg Ispas-Hennessey Tryon, NC 28782 Sponsors: Lynn E. Lake, Tara Palmer Sponsors: Eileen Haac Wilson, New Regular Applicant Susan K. Platt Francine Hellman 9 Emerald Lane Carol Rose Nikki P. Postero Suffern, NY 10901 28 Jennifer Rd. 9802 So. 156th Pl. Sponsors: Kuno Spies, Claudia Jones Sciota, NY 12302 Gilbert, AZ 85234 Sponsors: Bettina Sterling, Sponsors: Kenneth E. Smith, Carol Hooper John Ioia, M.D. Gary Beebower 163 Island Dr. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Sponsors: JoAnn Weise, Joanne Nash

News from the Officers and Board of Directors of ACKSC: • We received a resignation email from Kala Johnston, indicating that she wished to resign from the Board and also as Show Chairman of the 2010 National Specialty. Her resignation for those two positions was accepted by the Board. She contin- ues to be a “member in good standing” of the ACKCSC. • Rick Alexander has agreed to fill the position of Show Chairman for the 2010 National Specialty. • Per club bylaws, the board appointed Carol Bond to serve as a board member and board member Diane Zdrodowski will act as Recording Secretary to fill the vacancy created by Kala Johnston’s resignation. • Three new member club applications have been accepted: o Columbia River CKCSC o CKCSC of So. Arizona o CKCSC of So. New England

4 The Royal Dispatch Gilbert S. Kahn Memorial Fund

The ACKCSC has lost a dear friend, member and benefactor, Gilbert S. Kahn. His sudden passing has come as a shock to all of us. We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of condolences and inquiries from Cavalier owners, members of the all breed com- munity, universities and related institutions along with numerous individuals who wish to contribute in memory of Gilbert Kahn. Gilbert Kahn was a strong supporter of the ACKCSC Charitable Trust. His generosity and support spoke to his dedication to the health and welfare of our beloved Cavaliers. With his support the MVD study at the University of Pennsylvania was made an immediate priority. In honor of our dear friend, The Board Members of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Charitable Trust, a 501 (c) (3) organization, have established the: Gilbert S. Kahn Memorial Fund

This fund is designed to continue the work of the ACKCSC Charitable Trust as it benefits the health and welfare of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel worldwide. Please visit www.ackcsc.org to make a donation to this fund. Patty Kanan ACKCSC Charitable Trust

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Spring 2010 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 27, 2010 American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.: work throughout the country to keep the ew York, NY – For the 19th con- homeland safe. These AKC registered 2009 Most Popular Dogs in Nsecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is breeds are used by law enforcement mili- the U.S. the most popular purebred dog in tary and homeland security personnel for 1. Labrador Retriever America, but could this be the last year a variety of tasks ranging from border 2. German Shepherd Dog for the Lab’s reign? patrol, bomb and narcotics detection, to According to American Kennel Club® searching for missing persons and track- 3. Yorkshire Terrier (AKC) 2009 registration statistics ing down fugitives. 4. Golden Retriever released today during a press conference These four breeds were developed for 5. Beagle at Grand Central Terminal in New York various forms of hunting or herding, but 6. City, the German Shepherd Dog over- the traits that made them so effective at 7. took the Yorkshire Terrier last year and is these jobs, such as strong scenting ability 8. now ranked second most popular in the of the Beagle, the eager-to-please attitude 9. Poodle nation for the first time in more than of the Golden Retriever and Labrador, three decades. and the bold nature of the German 10. Shih Tzu An American favorite since the time Shepherd, make them effective in their of Rin Tin Tin, the German Shepherd careers today. Dog became the number one breed of the “Despite advances in security technol- Pet Preferences: Fifty Of The Largest 1920s, but then slipped in popularity ogy, the canine and its unique abilities Cities until after World War II. remain a valued resource for the military Top trends in 50 large cities in the “Labs have been America’s top dog for and law enforcement agencies that work U.S. include: nearly two decades due to their loyal and to keep us safe,” said Peterson. “The loy- The ever-popular Lab is slowly losing gentle nature,” said AKC Spokesperson alty, intelligence and hardworking nature ground in some towns – more U.S. cities Lisa Peterson. “But the German Shepherd which make these breeds desirable as K-9 featured a breed other than the Labrador Dog has gained ground recently, quite partners in the field also contribute to Retriever in its top spot this year than in possibly due to the increased attention their status as valuable companions in the 2008. The breeds responsible for ousting they receive for their security efforts at hearts of dog owners around the nation.” the 19 year national favorite? The German home and abroad. Hailed as the world’s Shepherd ranked first in Columbus, leading police, guard and military dog, Detroit, Honolulu, Memphis, Miami, this energetic and fun-loving breed is a Providence and West Palm Beach; the loyal family pet, ideal companion and dependable K-9 partner when duty calls.” Labrador Retriever Remains America’s Most Popular Dog as German Shepherd Working K-9s “Snif Out” The Top 10 The German Shepherd Dog isn’t the Makes A Move For The Top Spot only breed Americans will spot at the air- port or train terminal when they travel – Breeds That Help Keep Us Safe Labradors, Golden Retrievers and Beagles Dominate the Top 5

6 The Royal Dispatch American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.: (Continued from previoous page)

Yorkshire Terrier triumphed in Oakland, the Mastiff (4th in Des Moines), the Ridgeback (from 56th to 48th) as well as Tampa, NYC, and Philadelphia; the Miniature Pinscher and Shetland the decline of higher maintenance breeds Bulldog rose to the top in L.A.; and the Sheepdog (3rd and 5th, respectively, in such as the corded breeds the Komondor was a favorite in Newark, NJ. Richmond) and the Chihuahua (3rd in (from 132nd to 154th) and the Puli (from The Bulldog is a favorite in California, Honolulu). 123rd to 149th) and on the Irish Terrier perhaps due to celeb owners such as (from 108th to 132nd) and Sealyham Adam Sandler, Kelly Osborne and John Pet Preferences: 1999– 2009 Terrier (from 138th to 157th) which Legend. The breed reached the top spot Some of the most notable recent require hand-stripping. in Los Angeles, the only city where it cur- trends in the past decade include: Among rare breeds on the decline are rently reigns as number one. The wrin- The most popular pets with the big- the Curly-Coated Retriever (from 114th kled pooch nearly reached the top in San gest increase in rankings over the last to 142nd), the Sussex Spaniel (from Diego as well, coming in at the 2nd spot. decade included the Bulldog (from 21st 135th to 159th) and the Irish Water South Florida loves its German to 7th); French Bulldog (from 73rd to Spaniel (from 130th to 150th). Even Shepherd Dog. The breed ranks first in 24th); Cavalier King Charles Spaniel before the Obama family selected the West Palm Beach as well as Miami, where (from 58th to 25th) and the making the Portuguese Water Dog it was on the rise it has held the top spot since 2002, the largest leap the Havanese (from 92nd to in popularity ranked 80th a decade ago to first year the American Kennel Club 32nd). 60th currently. However, it did make a started tracking city registration Working K-9 breeds favored by law jump from 64th a year ago when all the statistics. enforcement and the military have shown interest in this mid-sized, hypoallergenic Providence is the only U.S. city where modest gains as pets including the Belgian breed began. the Labrador Retriever does not factor Malinois (from 95th to 81st), the Border into the Top 5. Despite ranking second in Collie (from 71st to 52nd) Bloodhound 2008, the breed dropped off the list, mak- (from 51st to 43rd), and the Doberman ing room for the German Shepherd in Pinscher which served heroically with the first place, along with the Yorkshire U.S. Military during WWII (from 23rd Terrier, Golden Retriever, Boxer and to 15th). Poodle. A trend toward easy-to-groom breeds Unusual breeds on local top five lists is seen with the rise of the Mastiff (from include the Bull Terrier (1st in Newark), 39th to 27th) and the Rhodesian

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT -- Celebrating the Work and Dedication of America’s Search and Rescue Dogs -- New York, NY – With the recent earthquakes in Haiti, much attention has been brought to the search and rescue dogs working to free trapped citizens from the rubble. With certain capabilities far surpassing those of a human, these dogs have saved innumerable lives - and after working long shifts without complaint, these animals also provide comfort to their handlers in distressing conditions, making us appreciate the extraordinary canine-human bond and the innumerable ways dogs contribute to our lives in the most incredible ways! Locally, New York Task Force One, sponsored by the NYC Office of Emergency Management and staffed by NYPD and FDNY personnel, deployed to Haiti with four search and rescue K-9 teams in early January to assist with earthquake recovery and relief efforts. After a more than a week-long deployment in Port Au Prince, the dogs and handlers returned with six rescues under their belts, including freeing 10 and 8-year old siblings from the rubble. In recognition of their efforts, the American Kennel Club and AKC Companion Animal Recovery Canine Support and Relief Fund have donated $25,000 to the United States Police Canine Association Region 7, which includes New York City, to enhance ongoing search and rescue education of law enforcement K-9s and their handlers wanting to further their training in detecting and locating lost, missing or injured persons. The AKC and AKC CAR have a long history of supporting SAR teams. The AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund was created in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in response to the exemplary work and dedica- tion of the search and rescue dog first responders. Since its creation, the Fund has provided $3 million to date in search and rescue grants as well as disaster relief in response to hurricanes, floods and wildfires. The fund accepts both donations and applications for grant money at the following sites: http://www.akc.org/dona- tions/ and http://www.akc.org/dogny/grants.cfm. The American Kennel Club has also recognized search and rescue dogs since 2000 by awarding an AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence (ACE) in a search and rescue category. Over the past nine years, search and rescue ACE winners have located lost Alzheimer’s patients, children, and people with mental disabilities; have worked at Ground Zero at the World Trade Center on 9/11; and served in Iraq, at the Texas A&M bonfire collapse, the Oklahoma City bombing site, the Columbia Space Shuttle recovery operation site, and in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. We’re especially proud of our purebred search and rescue ACE winners including Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Border Collies and other sporting, hunting and herding breeds. For a job requiring a well- socialized, healthy dog with predictable instincts and work ethic, purebreds are the dog of choice. If you know of a deserv- ing search and rescue team please nominate them for the 2010 ACE at: http://www.akc.org/news/ace/ We hope that you join us in saluting these brave dogs and the important contributions they make in supporting our country and world in the worst disasters, as these search and rescue teams truly represent the best of what dogs have to offer.

Sincerely, Ron Menaker Chairman The American Kennel Club (AKC), proudly celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2009. Since 1884 the not-for-profit organization has maintained the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and today its rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org. AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.

8 The Royal Dispatch Dr. Hendricks Opinion of Pedigree Dogs Exposed This piece is in response to the BBC Pedigree Dogs Exposed and the Today show piece that highlighted the BBC program.

cerned about the potential impact of this research at veterinary and other documentary for several reasons. institutions to ensure knowledge about The documentary focused on a few canine diseases, treatment, and above all, breeds, among them the Cavalier King prevention. These efforts not only benefit Charles Spaniel. It highlighted syringo- individual breeds, but frequently other hydromyelia, a disease that presents with breeds, mixed breed dogs, and in some visually dramatic images. Not once was it cases, humans. mentioned that Cavalier breeders in the Unlike human health studies, where UK and the US for years have supported the National Institutes of Health has an research efforts to eliminate this disease annual budget in the billions, there is no and other inherited problems in the public funding for such studies, so breed; studies are ongoing to determine improvements in canine health rely on modes of inheritance and develop of dog-lovers to fund them. In theory, orga- genetic tests. nizations that support animal advocacy, Joan C. Hendricks, V.M.D., Ph.D. That same negative focus was applied like PETA, HSUS, and the ASPCA to other breeds’ problems highlighted in could also be a source of funding—they Dean of Veterinary Medicine the “expose”: epilepsy in boxers, breathing certainly have extraordinary levels of problems in , , and Pekingese, funds—but these organizations have The Gilbert S. Kahn School of structural problems in German shep- other priorities. None supports studies to Veterinary Medicine herds, and dermatitis in Westies. There understand and improve animal health. was no mention of the efforts by breed The biggest organization that supports University of Pennsylvania clubs and (UK) to sup- canine research outside the purebred dog port studies of these health problems in community is the Morris Animal order to find ways to eliminate them. Foundation—and its funding is spread n 2008 BBC aired “Purebred Dogs Such negative emphasis and repeated among many species of animals, not just IExposed”, a program that had a dramatic mention of the term “” implied dogs. impact on the purebred in the that purebred dogs are all closely bred. It is really in the dog breeders’ hands UK. Recently, the show aired in the US Implied, but not said, was the notion that to react appropriately to mitigate the neg- on BBC America and was promoted on mixed breed dogs are healthier. Already ative potential impact if the general pub- the Today Show. There is great concern the public is enthralled by claims made by lic takes “Purebred Dogs Exposed” to among breeders and those of us who promoters of mixed breeds – heart with the same unquestioning emo- work closely with breeders that the Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, and many tional intensity that they did in the UK. American public might have a negative other crosses of poodles and toy breeds Certainly I would expect that veterinary view of purebred dogs as a result of the as well as small hounds – all with the institutions would wholeheartedly sup- documentary, as was clearly the case in claim of cuteness and no human allergic port a rational and organized response— the UK. reactions. However, high-quality scien- I certainly would. I note that the AKC, Because a faculty member of my tific studies of mixed breed dogs in com- through the convening of the Canine school was interviewed both for the origi- parison to purebred dogs are sorely Health Advisory Panel, whose members nal documentary and for the Today Show lacking. are highly qualified and highly indepen- promotion, I received a lot of feedback In contrast, there are many studies of dent, is working to develop clear, measur- from breeders. After a discussion with specific breeds. Breeders of purebred able improvements in canine health. Patty Kanan and Carol Williams, I agreed dogs, individually, through their breed When the Today show promotional to write this commentary for the Cavalier clubs, and through the Canine Health piece aired, we received a number of King Charles Spaniel Club as I am con- Foundation, have for decades supported (Continued on page 12) Spring 2010 9 medical professionals might roll their eyes at the thought of “wasting” valuable time discussing potentially “whacka- doodle” notions gleaned from cyberspace. Part one of “Everybody’s Gone Surfin” will teach you how to find instructive, accurate, worthwhile Internet information while avoiding “online junk food.” Part two will provide They will likely be sources of tools to assist you in comfortably discuss- objective and accurate information. ing what you’ve learned online with your 4. If your dog has a breed-specific dis- veterinarian, in a way that promotes col- ease, pay a visit to the site hosted by laborative discussion. By the way, although that specific breed’s national I’m a veterinarian teaching people how to organization. better care for their furry and feathered 5. Avoid business-sponsored Web sites family members, please know that this that stand to make money when you information also applies to your own believe and act on what they profess health care. (especially if it involves purchasing So, let’s begin. How can you determine something). whether or not a Web site is dishing out 6. Be ever so wary of anecdotal infor- information that is worthy of your time? mation. It’s perfectly okay to indulge Here are some general guidelines: yourself with remarkable tales (how 1. Ask your veterinarian for her Web Max’s skin disease was miraculously site recommendations. She might cured by a single session of aro- By Nancy Kay, DVM wish to refer you to a specific site matherapy; how global warming is Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal that will supplement or reinforce the the cause of hip dsyplasia), but view Medicine Recipient, American Animal Hospital Association 2009 information she has provided. what you are reading as fiction rather Animal Welfare and Humane Ethics Award 2. Veterinary college Web sites invari- than fact. As fascinating as these Author of Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life ably provide reliable information. National Enquirer type stories may Website: http://www.speakingforspot.com Search for them by entering “veteri- seem, please don’t let them signifi- Spot’s Blog: http://www.speakingforspot.com/blog nary college” or “veterinary school” cantly influence the choices you make Email: [email protected] after the name of the disease or for your dog. Part One symptom you are researching. 7. I really love disease-specific online When you or a loved one develops a 3. Web addresses ending in “.org,” “.edu,” forums. Check out those sponsored medical issue, chances are you’ll be and “.gov,” represent nonprofit organi- by Yahoo (http://groups.yahoo. inclined to do some Internet research. zations, educational institutions, and com). Not only do they provide a While I say, “More power to you!” other governmental agencies, respectively. wealth of educational information,

10 The Royal Dispatch members can be a wonderful source the subject of your Internet research with likely to want to hear about your online of emotional support- always a good your veterinarian! research than the veterinarian who prac- thing for those of us who share our tices “paternalistic care” (far more inter- homes and hearts with an animal. If Part Two ested in telling you what to do than you are considering joining an online I happen to enjoy hearing about what hearing about your thoughts, questions, forum, I encourage you to look for a my clients are learning online. I some- or concerns). Remember, when it comes group that focuses on a specific dis- times come away with valuable new infor- to veterinarian/client communication ease (kidney failure, diabetes, etc), mation, and I’m invariably amused by styles, you have a choice. It’s up to you to has lots of members, and has been some of the extraordinary things they tell make the right choice! around for several years. For example, me- who knew that hip dysplasia is Let your vet know that you an excellent Yahoo group caused by global warming! Surf to your appreciate her willingness and patience in K9KidneyDiet (addresses issues heart’s content, but be forewarned, not all helping you understand how best to pertaining to dogs with kidney fail- veterinarians feel as I do. Some have a utilize what you’ve learned online. ure) has 3,391 members and has hard time not “rolling their eyes” or Ask your veterinarian for her Web site been up and running for eight years. quickly interrupting the moment the recommendations- those that have A large group such as this typically conversation turns to Internet research. already been “vetted”. This is a collabora- has multiple moderators who pro- Who can blame them- they’ve grown tive approach that lets her know you vide more than one point of view weary of spending valuable office visit or intend to spend some time learning more, (always a good thing) and greater telephone time talking their clients out of plus a respectful recognition of the fact round-the-clock availability for crazy cyberspace notions and reining that she is the one who has spent her advice and support. Look for presen- them in from online wild goose chases. career learning about your dog’s health tation of cited references (clinical How unfortunate this is. Nowadays, peo- issues. research that supports what is being ple rapidly and reflexively reach for their Wait for the appropriate time during recommended). Such groups should keyboards to learn more about their pet’s the office visit to discuss what you’ve have a homepage that explains the symptoms or disease diagnosis online. It’s learned on line. Allow your veterinarian focus of the group and provides the only natural (and in their pet’s best inter- to ask questions of you and examine your number of members and posts per est) that they will want to discuss what precious poopsie rather than “tackling” month (the more the better). They they’ve learned with their veterinarian. her with questions and discussion about may have public archives of previous Is there an effective way to communi- your Internet research questions the posts that can provide a wealth of cate with your vet about your online moment she sets foot in the exam room. information. research that is neither irritating to her Be brief and “to the point” with your Listed below are three Web sites that nor intimidating for you? I truly believe it questions. Remember, most office visits discuss Addison’s disease (an illness that is possible, but it involves some work and are scheduled for 15 to 20 minutes, max. can affect dogs and people- John F. planning on your part! Listed below are Let your veterinarian know that you’ve Kennedy was diagnosed with Addison’s some secrets for success- things you can learned how to be a discriminating surfer! disease). Now that you are an expert on do to converse about your Internet You know how to differentiate between evaluating Web sites, here is a little test of research in a manner that is comfortable valuable online resources and “cyber-fluff ”. your skills. Which one of these three sites for you and your vet and, most impor- You ignore anecdotal vignettes and Web is worthy of your time and attention? tantly, beneficial for your pet’s health. sites trying to sell their products in favor Have a look and let me know what you I may be preaching to the choir, but I of credible information provided by vet- think! cannot overemphasize the importance of erinary college Web sites and forums that 1. http://addisonsdiseasebreak- working with a vet who is happy and are hosted by well-educated moderators throughs.com willing to participate in two-way, collab- who provide cited research references 2. www.addisondogs.com orative dialogue with you. Your opinions, that support their recommendations. If 3. http://www.natural-dog-health- feelings, and questions are held in high you need a little refresher course on how remedies.com/addisons-disease-in- regard and enough time is allowed during to be a “selective surfer,” I encourage you dogs.html the office visit to hear them. A veterinar- to read Part One of this article (http:// In Part Two I will give you some tools ian who practices this “relationship cen- speakingforspot.com/blog/?p=654). for comfortably and effectively broaching tered” style of communication is far more (Continued on page 12)

Spring 2010 11 Dr. Hendricks Opinion of Pedigree Dogs Exposed (Continued from page 9) contacts from breeders and others, many responsibly and ethically. can obtain information about the health negative and some very positive. At the I believe this may be a moment for test outcome of breeding animals. Be pre- University of Pennsylvania’s School of breed clubs to use their place in US soci- pared, adopt real measures to monitor Veterinary Medicine, we value and ety to teach the public about canine health health problems and promote rational encourage academic freedom for all our problems, what they are doing to identify, measures that prevent them, supported professors to express their opinions, as treat and prevent them, when they DO by science. By writing this opinion piece I they have come by them through years of have the microphone such as at the hope I am showing that academic veteri- rigorous training and research. As such, Invitational and Westminster dog shows. narians are very likely to be strongly sup- Dr. Serpell is entitled to express his The AKC and breed clubs have an hon- portive and to help you get your message opinions. ored and important role—fostering out. Our goal at PennVet is to promote healthy breeding practices, supporting animal health and we consider the AKC canine health research, supporting train- Joan C. Hendricks, V.M.D., Ph.D. The an important partner in advancing under- ing to make dogs better citizens—and of Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary standing of genetics and disease. In fact, course their owners, too. Seize this high Medicine School of Veterinary our faculty works hand-in-hand with the ground and raise it even higher—with Medicine University of AKC and I serve on the AKC’s indepen- the happy collaboration of individual sci- Pennsylvania 110 Rosenthal dent canine health advisory board. We entists interested in dogs, veterinary Building 3800 Spruce Street, recognize, too, that responsible breeders schools, and foundations like the Canine Philadelphia, PA 19104-6044 who aim to better the health and lineage Health Foundation and the Morris of purebred dogs out-number irrespon- Animal Foundation. sible breeding practices and we aim to The CHIC seems to be an excellent educate and support those who do act start. Here breeders and future owners

Everybody’s Gone Surfin’ (Continued from page 11)

When you begin conversation about rhea and this suggestion seems to comes erinarian? If you’ve selected approaches your Internet research, I encourage you up frequently.” one and four as successful ways for to choose your wording wisely. Approach two: “I’ve been doing some broaching the topic of Internet research Communicate in a respectful fashion that online research and learned about the with your vet, well done! Give your dog a invites conversation as opposed to “tell- benefits of canned pumpkin. I want to hug and yourself a pat on the back! ing” your vet what you want to do. Most begin mixing this in with Sophie’s food.” In the Internet, we have an extraordi- veterinarians don’t like being told what to Approach three: “I’d like to give nary tool at our fingertips. I encourage do by their clients, and who can blame Sophie some canned pumpkin for her you to be critical when choosing which them? After all, we expect veterinarians diarrhea. A moderator from an online Web sites you intend to take seriously to provide a collaborative approach- it’s forum suggested I do this.” and which ones you wish to visit for a only fair that they expect the same from Approach four: “I’ve been following good chuckle. Approach conversations their clients. Consider the following con- an online forum about canine diarrhea. with your vet about your Internet research versation starters about Internet One of the moderators suggested I con- thoughtfully and tactfully. These strate- research: sider adding canned pumpkin to Sophie’s gies are bound to create a win-win-win Approach one: “I’m wondering what diet. How do you feel about this?” situation- for you, your veterinarian and you think about mixing some canned Which of these approaches sound like your beloved best buddy! pumpkin in with Sophie’s food. I’ve been invitations for discussion? Which are doing some Internet research about diar- more likely to be a “turnoff ” for your vet-

12 The Royal Dispatch Book Review

Speaking for SPOT by Dr. Nancy Kay, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

his is the book I wish I had when dogs first entered my life.“T It’s the ‘other’ best friend you need when making routine veterinary decisions for your dog – or potentially heartbreaking ones.” – Amy Tan, author of the New York times best seller The Joy Luck Club. DR NANCY KAY has one wish for today’s tail-wagging population --- that attached by a leash to every dog is a moti- vated and effective human advocate. She admits motivation is the easy part, as most people really want to provide their dogs with the best health care. But making good medical decisions for your dog can be difficult and challenging. As a dog lover you are confronted with health-care decision- making on many levels; Which veterinarian is the right one for me and my dog? Which vaccinations does my dog need? Is it time to get a second opinion? Where do I get one? How much is this going to cost? Is there a more economical option? Is this medication necessary? Is my dog ready to say goodbye? Am I ready to let him go? And then there are the myriad symptoms your pup might experience – the lumps and limps and sneezes and appetite changes that make you wonder; is that normal? Should I take my dog to the vet immediately? Should I wait and see if he’s better tomorrow? When dealing with these questions, you may feel alone and ill explains the tough choices that are bound to follow. Plus you’ll prepared, desperate for a knowledgeable source to gently explain find an alphabetical listing of the most common symptoms expe- what your options really are, and how to determine which best rienced by dogs and the questions your vet is sure to ask when serves the needs of your canine and human families. Luckily, you report them – not to mention hundreds of prevalent dis- you’ve come to the right place. eases and related points you should be certain to clarify before In Speaking for Spot, Dr. Kay provides an insider’s guide to leaving your vet’s office with a treatment plan in hand. navigating the overwhelming, confusing and expensive world of The result is everything you need to know in one fabulous, veterinary medicine with a warmth, candor, and humor culti- fully illustrated book. You will not find a more thorough, in- vated over 20-plus years of working with canine patients and depth guide to ensuring high quality treatment for your dog. their human companions. She explains the vet’s point of view To order SPEAKING FOR SPOT go to www.speakingfor- and how to initiate and nurture a healthy relationship with a vet spot.com. and her staff. She leads a guided tour through a modern veteri- nary land comprised of high-tech scanning devices, advanced surgery, physical rehabilitation, and more – the kinds of amazing medical procedures you expect to find in human hospitals, but may not have known were available for your four-legged friends. Dr. Kay helps you come to grips with a cancer diagnosis, and

Spring 2010 13 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: AKC COMMUNICATIONS DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2010 PHONE: 212-797-8343 U.S. Senate Passes Resolution In Honor Of American Kennel Club’s 125 Years Of Good Works For All Dogs - Senate Resolution 393 Joins Earlier House of Representatives Resolution 160 -

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the nation’s largest and only not-for-profit all-breed dog registry, is pleased to announce that in honor of its 125th anniversary, the United States Senate passed S. Res. 393 yesterday in recognition of AKC’s many years of contributions to responsible dog owners and breeders across America. Introduced by Senator Kay Hagen (D-NC) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), this measure has now passed both the House and Senate, giving formal national and congressional recognition to AKC and dedication to its mission of promoting responsible dog ownership through public education programs and protecting the rights of all dog owners for continued enjoyment of their companions. Representative David Price (D-NC) pioneered a similar resolution supported by 53 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, H. Con. Res. 160, which passed on a roll call vote of 419-0 in conjunction with AKC’s 125th Anniversary - Sept. 17, 2009. “We feel incredibly privileged to be recognized by the United States Congress for the work we’ve been doing for more than a century,” said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung. “The AKC plans to continue its good works, most recently donating $25,000 from the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund – which has given out more than $3 million to date – to the United States Police Canine Association in support of the search and rescue K-9s that saved lives in Haiti.” AKC and its state federations support reasonable laws that protect the rights of dog owners and breeders while ensuring the integrity of the purebred dog and the welfare of all dogs. The AKC’s policies and positions are well-pub- licized and include inspecting its own breeders; zero tolerance for neglect and abuse; and recognizing the obligations of dog owners to abide by clean-up ordinances, leash laws, nuisance laws and other reasonable regulations. For more information visit: www.akc.org

U.S. Senate Resolution 393:

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the contributions of the American Kennel Club.

hereas the American Kennel Club (AKC), headquartered in New York City, with an operations center in Raleigh,W North Carolina, wasfounded in 1884, operates the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and is the Nation’s leading not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement, study, responsible breeding, care, and ownership of dogs; Whereas the American Kennel Club approves, sanctions, and regulates the events of its 609 member clubs and monitors more than 4,000 licensed and sanctioned clubs throughout the United States who hold events under American Kennel Club rules and regulations; Whereas in 2008, the American Kennel Club sanctioned or regulated 22,630 sporting events that included breed conformation, agility, obedience, earthdog, herding, field trial, retrieving, pointing, tracking, and coonhound events; Whereas the American Kennel Club honors the canine-human bond, advocates for the purebred dog as a family

14 The Royal Dispatch companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners, and promotes respon- sible dog ownership; Whereas the American Kennel Club promotes responsible dog ownership and breeding practices and supports thousands of volunteers and teachers from affiliated clubs across the country who teach responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs; Whereas the American Kennel Club founded and supports the AKC Humane Fund, which promotes the joy and value of responsible pet ownership by supporting breed rescue activities, educating adults and children about respon- sible dog ownership, and assisting human-services organizations that permit domestic abuse victims access to shelters with their pets; Whereas the American Kennel Club trains and employs kennel inspectors and conducts over 5,200 kennel inspec- tions each year; Whereas the American Kennel Club promotes responsible dog ownership, care, and handling of dogs to over 21,000 youths ages 9 to 18 years old enrolled in its National Junior Organization; Whereas the American Kennel Club is the largest purebred dog registry in the world and the only registry that incorporates health screening results into its permanent dog records; Whereas the American Kennel Club offers the largest and most comprehensive set of DNA programs for the pur- poses of parentage verification and genetic identity to ensure reliable registration records; Whereas the American Kennel Club created and supports the Canine Health Foundation (CHF), which funds research projects focusing on the genetics of disease, the canine genome map, and clinical studies, and has donated over $22,000,000 to the CHF since 1995; Whereas the American Kennel Club created and operates DOGNY: America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs, which supports canine search and rescue organizations across the United States; Whereas the American Kennel Club annually awards $170,000 in scholarships to veterinary and veterinary techni- cal students; Whereas the American Kennel Club has reunited more than 340,000 lost pets and their owners through the AKC Companion Animal Recovery (CAR) program; Whereas the American Kennel Club established the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, which certifies dogs with good manners at home and in the community; Whereas the American Kennel Club maintains the world’s largest dog library and the Museum of the Dog in St. Louis, which houses one of the world’s largest collections of dog-related fine art and artifacts, both of which are open to the public; and Whereas the American Kennel Club celebrates its 125th anniversary this year: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate honors the American Kennel Club for its service to dog owners and the United States public.

The American Kennel Club (AKC), proudly celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2009. Since 1884 the not-for-profit organization has maintained the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and today its rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.

Spring 2010 15 I have always Wounded maintained that the Cavalier HEALER is one of the By Tracie Laliberte bed and I even scrap-booked an article arly in my doctorate studies at about a German Shepherd that stole a more sensitive Salve Regina University, I bottle of prescription painkillers from an remember getting into a owner who had intended to commit breeds on the heated argument with one of suicide. human-canine my peers about the dog’s I was recently excited by a new and capacity to feel emotions. My amazing personal experience with canine continuum. classmate, an otherwise brilliant empathy after having cut one of my fin- man, vehemently insisted that gers very badly. It was a severe gash that dogs were simply dumb ani- should have gotten sutures, but instead I attuned Cavalier is a perfect choice for mals that did not possess stupidly opted for three weeks of band- my personality and lifestyle. I revel in the emotional depth. aids. For the first couple of nights I placed fact that my dogs are my constant com- At the time, I remember trying to my hand way up under my pillow for panions – dare I say “friends”- that really prove my case by providing all sorts of protection from my bed full of dogs while seem to attend to me regardless of examples and scientific evidence to con- I slept. It just so happened that at this whether or not I’m doling out dog vince my classmate that dogs DO live same time one of my Cavaliers was also biscuits. emotional lives. Never having forgotten finishing healing from a painful cut I gained a new appreciation for my this argument, over the years I have between the pads of one her rear paws nearing middle-age breed choice on the become the doggy Jane Goodall of gath- that I believe she had gotten from run- third night of sleeping with my injured ering evidence that demonstrates the ning over a sharp shard of winter ice the hand under the pillow. Around 3:00 am, canine emotional range. week before my finger mishap. Unlike I was awakened by the dog who had the The dog’s capacity for empathy is of with my own injury – and like a true dog cut foot as she insistently, yet sweetly, particular interest to me, as I think that lover - I had taken my darling to the vet pawed at the elbow of my hidden hand. I this unique experience of interspecies for treatment with liquid stitch, bandag- tried ignoring her, but she kept up until I understanding is what makes dogs excel- ing, antibiotics, painkillers and the obliga- finally moved my hand out from under lent for therapy work. In fact, the concept tory “just in case” Elizabethan collar. the pillow and showed her my wrapped of the “wounded healer” has been, in part, I have always maintained that the wound. She gently licked at the big gauze an underlying motivation for using dogs Cavalier is one of the more sensitive bandage on my throbbing finger and gave that have recovered from severe burns in breeds on the human-canine continuum. a concerned whimper and then turned to therapy work with human burn victims. When I reflect upon the time throughout the paw where she once wore her own Similarly, dogs rescued from abusive situ- the 1980’s when I raised Lhasa Apsos, I bandage and gave a sniff. After acknowl- ations are commonly included within would say that in general the breed really edging our shared state, she cuddled support groups for battered women. didn’t seem to care if I was alive or dead. beside me and went to sleep. Through my own fact-finding inqui- It did not matter to them if I happened to Now, when I look at the scar I do not ries, I have no doubt that dogs have the cut my finger, or severed an arm for that think about the pain or the trauma of ability to know when a human is feeling matter, as long as the food dish arrived on nearly lopping off the tip of my finger. bad. I’ve lost count of the number of peo- time. As a free-spirited and busy 20 year Instead, I smile warmly as I think about ple who have told me stories of the family old at the time, I really adored the inde- the emotional healing that came from the dog who did not leave their side during a pendent indifference of my Lhasas. Now, empathic nuzzle from my Cavalier bout with the flu. I’ve read tales of dogs as an emotionally developed woman in friend. who have pulled depressed owners out of her 40’s who lives a simpler life, the

16 The Royal Dispatch From the ACKCS National Rescue Director THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS!

and with the support and direction of the Betty Ann Brown in North Carolina, n behalf of the American Cavalier Trustees, Steve Wallis, Carol Williams, Charlie Fippin in Ohio and Traci Daoust OKing Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust, we Carol Bond, and Charlie Fippin. The in New York. Without these Directors, want to thank the Cavalier community Rescue Trust is very fortunate to have so who give so freely of their time, there and our volunteers for their efforts on much experience, knowledge, dedication would be no rescue. Without the numer- behalf of all Cavaliers in need. Without and commitment leading the way for us ous volunteers in their areas, we would the rapid response of the Southern with our Trustees. There is a never time not be able to offer our services to California club when the situation sur- when they are not available to assist and I Cavaliers in need. rounding King became known, who am extremely grateful for that support. I would be remiss if I didn’t say some- knows what the ultimate outcome would Also, I am thankfully assisted by some thing about how the Rescue Trust oper- have been. Likewise, the outpouring of very capable District Directors. In ates. A large part of the Rescue Trust’s financial support for Oakley was heart- California, we are very fortunate to have Mission is to accept lost or abandoned warming. As many know, we have recently Molly Hughes as District Director and Cavaliers and find responsible, stable, lov- taken responsibility for 29 Cavaliers from this is no small job; California has more ing new homes for them and to rehabili- a commercial breeder in northern dogs placed into rescue than all the other tate when necessary. But, one of our most California. Once again the whole Cavalier States combined. California is also the important jobs is to make sure that each community has stepped forward to assist. most costly for veterinary services in the dog taken into rescue is done so carefully This is a large undertaking for the Rescue United States. This means that a large and respectfully. We respect the wishes of Trust, but we are again fortunate to have portion of our financial resources are those relinquishing their dog or dogs to the support of our Regional Clubs. These spent in California, but through the fund rescue and we also must consider our vol- clubs are not just from California, but raising efforts of the Southern California unteers and their individual capabilities from Arizona, Washington and Oregon. and Bay Area clubs, many of these costs and areas of expertise. We have policies We are blessed to have sufficient foster are covered though California donations. and procedures in place that take all of homes to care for and assess the needs of To say that we are appreciative of the this into consideration. Everything done each dog, we also are fortunate to have a California Cavalier community seems to on behalf of the Rescue Trust is done veterinarian, Kelly Collins from Arizona, understate our feelings. Gary Beebower within the scope of those policies and who volunteered to travel to the breeder has stepped forward and is doing an procedures and with the approval of the to assess each dog medically, do our man- excellent job of bringing the financial National Director and the Trustees. We datory Brucellosis tests, and micro chip needs of rescue to, not only those in his don’t seek the limelight, but do our job in where necessary. This was all done with- club, but all the regional clubs. Patty a measured and quiet manner always out any fees paid to her and as a result Kanan has persuaded her vet to do 6 remembering that nowhere in the word this saved the Rescue Trust an enormous spays for us at no cost. Christine Moe has rescue is there an “ I ”. Rescue is a team amount of money. Jean Yokley coordi- brought UC Davis on board to assist effort. There are a whole lot ofWE’S that nated volunteer recruitment in Arizona. with reduced cost veterinary care. make up the Rescue Trust and those As National Director, I can only say that Stephanie Hart designed, and acted as WE’S always keep in mind that “IT’S the support of so many willing volun- webmaster, on a volunteer basis, for the ALL ABOUT THE DOGS.” teers, who stepped up when called upon, original ACKCS Rescue Trust website. was very gratifying. We have many other unsung heroes in Renee Bruns As National Director it is my respon- rescue across the country: Marcia sibility to oversee the intake and place- Whitcomb in Washington, Angie Dayton ment of all dogs taken into the Rescue in Oklahoma, Ray Guarascio in Trust Nationally. I serve at the pleasure Wisconsin, Jennifer Wehking in Georgia,

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Gilbert S . Kahn was born into wealth and privilege, heir to the Annenberg publishing fortune . But his social position did not defi ne the man . Gilbert knew that most of his friends did not relate to yachts and luxury cars . As Patty Kanan wrote to me, he most enjoyed the simple things in life—a glass of wine and a silly joke between friends . Most of all, Gilbert loved dogs and dog people . His homes in Newport, Palm Beach, and Manhattan were never without a few dogs on the couch and dog hairs on the carpets . Not quite 82 at his sudden passing on February 22, it is hard to believe that Gilbert will not be at our National Specialty once again . I can still see him seated at ringside, in his Cavalier tapestry jacket, always with a catalog in hand, and often gesturing to his friends to come and sit beside him for a chat and ‘dog talk .’ Gilbert was the best of friends to the ACKCSC—a former Board member, a Grand Benefactor to the ACKCSC Charitable Trust, a founding member of the ACKCSC itself, and our steadfast supporter in word and deed . It was his great pleasure to endorse the eff orts of the Cavaliers of Southern New England, from our formation in 2003 to our hosting of the 2009 National in Hyannis followed

by our very fi rst independent specialty . Gilbert used to tell us that he wanted to live to see his dream of our hosting come true, and in Hyannis he realized his wish . He so enjoyed selecting the unique nautical trophies, and when we said “But Gilbert—that BOB grandfather clock is 5 feet tall—no one can possibly transport it home,” he waived us off with a cheery “I’ll just have it shipped .” Of course . None of us at CSNE will forget him, seated at the head of the table for the monthly meetings he rarely missed, eager to hear of the dog news of the day . Gilbert will be remembered as the Chairman of the Board of the Museum of the Dog, a member of the Board of Trustees of Take the Lead, a member of Th e Kennel Club, a founding member of Morris and Essex, a respected judge, a breeder of Cavaliers, Shih Tzu, and Japanese Chin under the Charing Cross affi x, and as a great philanthropist . He supported the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, the Metropolitan Opera, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Newport Art Association, Newport Hospital, and many other entities that he believed in . But to his friends in Cavaliers, Gilbert will be remembered as a dear soul who we loved, a man of integrity, loyalty, humor, and commitment . As Judy Gates recalls, he was a friend who touched so many lives . I last spoke to him the night of the Garden only a few days before he died . He was excited that a Shih Tzu had taken a group placement, and talked of the various Cavalier specials he had seen that day . He was always direct, always interested . Th e last thing he said to me was that he was tired and was going home to rest . Sleep well, dear Gilbert .

Stephanie Abraham

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Ch. Darlington’s Brave Heart “NEWMAN”

Sire - Ch Rytonion Princetown Dam-Ch Fleet Street Black Saphire

Beautifuly presented by Curtiss Smith

anks to a the judges ho hae apreciated and rewaded the beauty and moveent of this  ecial boy.

Darlene & Mark Wahlstrom, Owners Breeders; Darlene Wahlstrom Sco sdale, AZ Patricia Kanan & Cindy Hugins www.darlingtoncavaliers.com [email protected]

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Can Ch. & AKC Ch. Mondian V.H. Laslag of Piccail RD, CGC

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Number 1 Cavalier Al Systems 2010

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With 11 Best in Shows!

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Ch. Huntcrest Penny Lane Huntcrest It Takes A Thief Ch istleton Gucci x Huntcrest Ste a Mirabilis Wand is Showcase x CH. Huntcrest Ste a Luna

Th ank you Cheri Schmitz for yourv loving A heart felt thank you to Penny and care and professional handling of Penny to her Wagner’s breeder Leslee Weiner-Pope championship. (Huntcrest) for entrusting Penny and Wagner to Th anks to the judges who recognized our loving care. Penny’s quality on the way to her championship. Th ank you Leslee for your dedication to A very  ecial thanks to judges Stephen breed healthy, test ed and conformationally Hurt and Mrs. Robert Forsyth for her majors. correct dogs. Your willingness to help those with less experience is commendable and appreciated.

Glenn Fulton and Sanford Chertock, Ph.D. www.sandyglencavaliers.com Mason, Ohio [email protected]

CH. KAVALOR FENWAY PARK CH. Moonvale Augustinian by Shenlyn x CH. Kavalor Beacon Hill

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Th ank you to all who have been instrumental in Fenway’s amazing start. Th ank you to Kala Johnson for her able assistance with Fenway.

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By Kim Thornton

here were 66 Cavaliers entered at the 2009 AKC/ Eukanuba National Dog Show, giving the breed the third-largest entry at the prestigious event. The show stood out this year because in celebration of the AKC’s 125th anniversary, any dog could enter, not just the top repre- sentatives of each breed. “The entry was beautiful,” says Carmen Herbel Spears of Oklahoma, who was attending the show for the first time and won the bred-by-exhibitor male class with a young dog. “The [breed] winner,

Rocky, looked as beautiful as I’ve ever M. Thornton Photo Jerry by seen him look, and there were some lovely class dogs from all over the country. I think the ability for anybody to enter had The quality of the Cavaliers exemplified the strides made by a lot to do with the success that I felt was there this year. I feel like that was a big the breed in the past 15 years. Uniformity and soundness part of the excitement and joy of it.” have improved, Spears says, and American-bred dogs held The quality of the Cavaliers exempli- their own with the best imported dogs. fied the strides made by the breed in the past 15 years. Uniformity and soundness have improved, Spears says, and Tails are getting better; they still need Murphy says, “and the dog I awarded the American-bred dogs held their own with improvement. The breeders have to be breed to, that Rocky dog, won the bred- the best imported dogs. congratulated on this. A lot of times by group there last year. The judge that Desmond J. Murphy of Monroe, New when breeds get popular, sometimes tem- did the Toy Group, Bill Taylor, went out York, who judged the breed, agreed with perament suffers, but the Cavalier people of his way to thank me for sending him that assessment, saying the overall quality have done a great job with keeping the such a beautiful Cavalier.” was extremely good. “I think we’ve gotten temperaments wonderful.” Rocky, aka Ch. Pinecrest Rock the rid of some issues,” he says. “Size is not a After handing out his limit of five Boat, took second place in the Toy Group. major problem anymore. We still see awards of excellence, Murphy says there Winning first place in the Bred By some dogs that are a little bit bigger than were still Cavaliers remaining who could Exhibitor class as well as Best Bred By in you’d like, but we don’t see too many of also have qualified for an AOM. Breed/Variety was Ch. Full of Malarkey the giants and they don’t really win much. “I was pleased because my first award Miles of Aisles. Best of Opposite Sex was Soundness has improved a great deal. of merit won the bred-by Toy Group,” Ch. Aranel With Love. Best of Winners 42 The Royal Dispatch and Winners Dog was Lanola Santiago, and Winners Bitch was Orchard Hill Ingenue. Awards of Excellence went to Ch. Bekenhall Jailhouse Rock, Ch. Dovetail Laurel, Ch. Full Of Malarkey Miles of Aisles, Ch. Grantilley Goodwood and Ch. Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk. Another Cavalier doing the breed proud at the show was Kristine Kilfoil’s Ch. MACH 4 Wystar He Got Game C-CDX, C-RAE, CDX, RAE, NF. The 7-year-old black and tan began competing in agility in 2007. Kilfoil, of Shirley, New York, acquired Denzil, as he’s known, when he was 16 months old. She says he was a Cavalier who needed direction. “He used to escape out of the backyard and Photo by Jerry M. Thornton go chase chickens in the neighbor’s yard. I was interested at the time in getting a puppy, and two breeders I knew from the club called me up and said ‘You should take a look at this one.’ He was a nice boy and I said ‘Okay, I’ll take him to do obedience.’” She started showing him in agility after he had learned to focus on her in obedience competition. “It just took off from there. He loved it, and he loves working with me.” Denzil is one of the top five Cavaliers competing in agility, hence his participation in the AKC Agility Invitational. He ran clean for all four qualifying runs and placed 10th overall

Photo by Jerry M. Thornton Photo Jerry by going into the finals, finishing 6th out of more than 80 dogs in the 12-inch height division. Cavalier people showed well, too. The Cavalier Meet the Breed booth was again named Best in the Toy Group. It featured thrones with people in period costumes dressed as Charles II, his queen and, of course, an assortment of Cavaliers. “I was absolutely amazed at the Meet the Breeds booths, especially our Cavalier booth,” Spears says. “It was so intricate and incredible and people obviously went to a great deal of trouble. “It was a beautiful show, a great building and friendly people. It was all good.”

Kim Campbell Thornton is an award-winning writer who specializes in pet care, health, behavior and training. She writes a pet health column for MSNBC.com and is wholly owned by Bella, a Blenheim Cavalier, and Twyla, a black and tan. Kim and her husband, Jerry, founded the Darcy Fund in memory of their tricolor Cavalier, Darcy. This fund is dedicated to research- ing chronic valvular disease (CVD). To learn more about the Darcy Fund and to contribute to continuing research, go to www. ackcsccharitabletrust.org

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I would much rather talk to my dog. New technologies leave me agog. I have e-mailed and twittered, And all things considered, I’m constantly left in a fog.

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44 The Royal Dispatch ACKCSC Charitable Trust Grant Progress Review Reports

he ACKCSC Charitable Trust (The TTrust), a 501(c) 3 organization, was formed in 2002 for the specific purpose of gathering donations for health research for Cavaliers. Over the years these dona- tions have come from generous donors who are concerned about the health of our wonderful breed in amounts ranging from $5.00 to thousands of dollars. Every dollar counts and all donations are tax deductible to the extent IRS allows. If you wish to make a tax deductible dona- tion to the ACKCSC Charitable Trust please go to the website www.ackcsccha- ritabletrust.org and click on “Donations” at the top of the home page. Foundation (AKC/CHF). This has the grant requests for funding directly from Research into many health conditions advantage of making our donations go researchers and we have funded several of is very complex and multi-faceted. further since AKC/CHF matches funds. those as well. Sometimes we also get Beginning research may be just that – the They also have a peer review board of requests from researchers wanting us to beginning. It may lead researchers to the highly qualified experts who review every write letters of recommendation to the discovery of yet another mystery that grant request from every researcher before AKC/CHF to support their research requires further research, sometimes into it is approved and sent on to the AKC/ request to that organization, which we areas not even suspected at the CHF for funding. Once the grant request have done. beginning. is reviewed and approved by the peer Below are progress reports on several Research involving conditions in other review board and approved for funding, of the grants that The Trust has helped breeds, such as the Brussels Griffon the AKC/CHF sends out funding to fund. The researchers have submitted research into the Chiari-like malforma- requests to many organizations such as these reports to the AKC/CHF where tion (CM) which is often associated with ours, which represent many breeds of they are reviewed and approved and then syringomyelia (SM), which we have dogs. In the funding requests to the vari- sent out to the organizations that have helped to fund, may lead to more under- ous groups, there is a “requested sponsor- helped to fund the research. standing of the condition – or maybe ship amount.” For instance, if the total more questions – that would be helpful grant amount is $12,000.00, sponsorship in the SM research we have funded for requested from each group may be Cavaliers. Researchers do share informa- $500.00 since there will be multiple tion and results with other researchers. sponsoring groups. When we receive the In addition, many of the research projects funding requests from the AKC/CHF, we help to fund may have applications to the ACKCSC Charitable Trust board of humans or research into the problems of Trustees reviews them all and make people. decisions on which requests we will help The majority of the research projects to fund. The Trust helps to fund are in coopera- Not all of the grant requests we receive tion with the AKC Canine Health come from the AKC/CHF. We also get

Spring 2010 45 Grant Progress Report Review Grant: 00954: Identification of the CM/SM gene(s) will present at Identification of Genes Causing Chiari I allow the development of a DNA test that birth. The Malformation with Syringomelia in will allow breeders to identify carriers and lower por- the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel devise breeding strategies with the aim of tions of the Principal Investigator: Dr. Zoha Kibar, reducing or eliminating this devastating brain protrude PhD condition in the dog. These studies will into the vertebral canal causing a variety of Research Institution: University of also help to better understand the patho- clinical signs. CM is often associated with Montreal genic mechanisms involved in CM/SM syringomyelia (SM), which describes an Grant Amount: $86,100.00 for better treatment strategies. abnormal collection of cerebral spinal fluid Start Date: 6/1/2008 End Date: within the spine. The symptoms of CM/ Original Grant Objectives: 5/31/2010 SM vary in severity from mild pain to Objective 1: To genetically investigate Progress Report: 18 month more devastating neuropathic pain which six genomic regions that generated LOD Report Due: 11/30/2009 Report includes persistent scratching at one side scores above 1 in the initial genome scan Received: 11/30/2009 of the shoulder/neck. Some dogs have using 50 additional relative pairs. In paral- other neurological deficits including pare- Recommended for Approval: Approved lel, the open reading frame of the candi- sis, poor coordination (ataxia) and spinal (Content of this report is not confidential. date gene Fibrillin 1 will be screened for curvature (scoliosis) abnormalities. This A grant sponsor’s CHF Health Liaison may the presence of pathogenic mutations in condition is particularly common in the request the confidential scientific report sub- CM/SM. Cavalier king Charles Spaniels (CKCS) as mitted by the investigator by contacting the Objective 2: To further refine the compared to other breeds, suggesting the CHF office.) genome-wide linkage scan by using a larger involvement of genetic factors in the etiol- sample size. Original Project Description: ogy of this disease. In this study, we will Objective 3: To conduct follow up Background: Chiari-like malforma- identify and characterize the gene(s) defec- genotyping with microsatellite markers tion (CM) is a deformity that occurs in tive in this disease. We conducted a first and single nucleotide polymorphisms the region where the brain joins the spinal scan of the whole genome and identified (SNPs) over the candidate regions identi- cord and that is present at birth. The lower six candidate genomic regions that could fied by the genome-wide scan to define the portions of the brain protrude into the harbor the CM/SM gene(s). Genetic minimum candidate genetic interval(s) in vertebral canal causing a variety of clinical investigation of these candidate regions the CKCS breed by linkage disequilib- signs. CM is often associated with syrin- confirmed linkage of CM/SM to one rium (LD) mapping and haplotype asso- gomyelia (SM), which describes an abnor- region on chromosome 4. We have con- ciation studies using the CKCS and other mal collection of cerebral spinal fluid ducted a preliminary search for the genes distantly related breeds. within the spine. The symptoms of CM/ residing in this region and identified four Objective 4: To conduct sequencing of SM vary in severity from mild pain to Cadherin genes that present good candi- the candidate genes. We will first identify more devastating neuropathic pain which dates for CM/SM. Fine genetic mapping all genes in the candidate CM/SM regions includes persistent scratching at one side of this candidate genetic interval is cur- using in silico approaches and prioritize of the shoulder/neck. Some dogs have rently underway. them for sequence analysis for causative other neurological deficits including pare- Identification of the CM/SM gene(s) mutations in CM/SM, with the ultimate sis, poor coordination (ataxia) and spinal will allow the development of a DNA test aim of identifying the defective gene(s) in curvature (scoliosis) abnormalities. This that will allow breeders to identify carriers CM/SM. condition is particularly common in the and devise breeding strategies with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCS) Publications: aim of reducing or eliminating this devas- as compared to other breeds, suggesting tating condition in the dog. These studies Report to Grant Sponsor from the involvement of genetic factors in the will also help us better understand the Investigator: etiology of this disease. pathogenic mechanisms involved in CM/ Chiari-like malformation (CM) is a Objective: In this study, the research- SM for better treatment strategies. deformity that occurs in the region where ers will identify and characterize the the brain joins the spinal cord and that is gene(s) defective in this disease.

46 The Royal Dispatch Grant Progress Review Reports

GRANT # 00779 genome sequence, virtually nothing is known 5HT signaling pathway in normal and dis- Original Project Description: about the canine Y chromosome and the eased human and canine mitral valve speci- Background: Studies of the human and genes it harbors. Studies of the human and mens, 2) determine the effects of 5HT-2A mouse Y chromosomes have shown that mouse Y chromosomes have shown that receptor antagonism in diseased canine they contain many testis specific genes that, they contain many testis-specific genes that MVIC, 3) perform a dose escalation (Phase when defective, cause infertility and sper- when defective cause infertility and sper- I) study of a candidate 5HTR-2A receptor matogenesis defects. The causes of male matogenesis defects. This study aimed to antagonist, ketanserin, in client-owned dogs infertility in dogs are not well known. The characterize the gene content of the dog Y with myxomatous mitral valve disease, and canine genome sequence has assisted in chromosome by sequencing from a cDNA 4) perform a controlled comparison (Phase knowledge about X chromosome; however, selection library that is enriched for Y chro- II) study in dogs using ketanserin. virtually nothing is known about the canine mosome gene transcripts, and mapping Ultrasound studies and measurement of Y chromosome and the genes it harbors. these in the canine genome. Dr. Murphy and neurohormonal markers will assess effects of Objective: This study will show in detail his team identified gene sequences from fif- therapy on progression of mitral valve dis- the gene content of the dog Y chromosome teen canine Y chromosome genes, character- ease. This study represents a novel transla- by sequencing from a cDNA selection ized seven new canine-specific Y genes, and tional study that targets a potential library that is enriched for Y chromosome 15 novel candidate genes. Determining the underlying pathogenesis of canine mitral gene transcripts. This procedure will isolate copy number and function of these novel valve disease. the majority of canine Y chromosome genes genes are of primary importance, as they are Original Grant Objectives: and the DNA fragments they reside on, primary infertility candidate genes. Gene Objective 1: Carry out a Phase I dose- which will be mapped in the dog genome. expression experiments identified that eight escalation study of a candidate 5HT-2A The copy number and expression profile of of the novel dog genes are expressed only (or receptor antagonist, ketanserin, in privately these genes will be determined in a broad predominantly) in testes, implying a role in owned dogs with moderate myxomatous range of tissues to discern which genes have spermatogenesis. The researchers assembled mitral valve disease(12 dogs, no controls), testis-specific expression patterns, and may a first-generation physical map in collabora- using echocardiography to detect early therefore be good candidates for abnormal tion with the Washington University effects on progression or regression of myx- spermatogenesis. The identification of tes- Genome Center, as a prerequisite to eventu- omatous mitral valve disease. tes-specific Y chromosome genes will pro- ally obtain the sequence of the dog Y chro- Objective 2: Carry out a controlled com- vide gene targets for future development of mosome using Next-Generation DNA parison (Phase II) of ketanserin at optimal molecular diagnostic assays that examine sequencing technologies, as funded by CHF doses using a treated and placebo group (15 the influence of these genes on canine male grant 1262. A DNA sequence will allow the dogs with moderate MVD in each group). infertility. most detailed information for designing Serial echocardiograms and assessment of genetic tests to determine whether deletions Original Grant Objectives: neurohormonal activity will assess effects of in these genes lead to abnormal spermato- Objective 1: Isolation of the majority of therapy on progression of mitral valve genesis in infertile dogs. dog Y chromosome transcripts. disease. Objective 2: Construction of a physical GRANT #00908 Publications: map of the dog Y chromosome. Original Project Description: 12/31/09 - A review article was submit- Objective 3: Assess the expression pro- Background: Canine myoxmatous ted to the J Vet Intern Med regarding sero- file of all canine Y chromosome loci, and its mitral valve disease is very common in older tonin mechanisms in canine mitral valve relationship to copy number. dogs and is similar to the human disorder. disease. Much of the data discussed in that Serotonin (5HT) related mechanisms has Publications: review is applicable to why the grant is of been found in the certain forms of human 12/31/09 - Results of the cDNA selec- importance. heart valve disease, and a beginning study by tion and physical mapping results are being the investigators has shown heightened Report to Grant Sponsor from prepared for publication. 5HT signaling in diseased canine mitral Investigator: Report to Grant Sponsor from valve interstitial cells (MVIC). The goal of phase I was to establish toler- Investigator: Objective: The researchers are investi- ability and dose of ketanserin in dogs. Phase The causes of male infertility in dogs are gating the hypothesis that 5HT signaling I has been completed. Fifteen dogs were not well known. Though much is now contributes to the progression of canine recruited. Five dogs were withdrawn. None known about genes on the dog autosomes myxomatous mitral valve disease. The of the withdrawals were thought to be and X chromosome, owing to the canine reseachers seek to 1) further characterize the (Continued on page 48)

Spring 2010 47 Grant Progress Review Reports (Continued from page 47) directly associated with the ketanserin expansion of cultured MSCs that will pre- significant impact on the design of future administration. Ten dogs completed the six serve multipotentiality while avoiding the stem cell clinical trials. Clinical trials using month trial period. While echo parameters development of cytogenetic abnormalities. MSCs in humans are currently underway of heart size and valve morphology were and provide a basis for exciting new thera- Publications: equivalent at baseline and at the end of the pies for many of the most common ailments 6-30-09 - Effect of donor characteristics six month period, we note that this open- of dogs: heart failure, neurologic conditions, and ex vivo expansion on canine mesenchy- label, dose ranging phase was not designed osteoarthritis, kidney and liver diseases and mal stem cell pluripotency (in preparation) to specifically answer questions of efficacy diabetes. MSC-based therapies could have with respect to severity of MVD. These Report to Grant Sponsor from significant positive effects on quality of life questions are addressed in phase II. The end Investigator: for dogs that are affected by a variety of result of phase I was that maximum planned Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are degenerative, genetic and traumatic condi- dose was well tolerated in dogs, and this attractive candidates for cell-based therapies tions, their owners, and the veterinarians dose was established as the target dose for because of their relative ease of isolation, who treat them. phase II. broad differentiation potential, and ability to GRANT #00954 Currently, nine dogs have been enrolled be expanded in vitro. Regenerative medicine Original Project Description: and randomized into phase II. No difficul- strategies using MSCs aim to restore func- Background: Chiari-like malformation ties or adverse effects have been noted. tion to damaged tissues, particularly for (CM) is a deformity that occurs in the region orthopedic, cardiovascular and neurologic GRANT #00970 where the brain joins the spinal cord and diseases. Although tremendous potential for Original Project Description: that is present at birth. The lower portions stem cell therapies exists for canine patients, Background: Special cells can be isolated of the brain protrude into the vertebral canal an understanding of the basic biology of from bone marrow (mesenchymal stem cells causing a variety of clinical signs. CM is canine MSCs is lacking and must be estab- or MSCs) and used to produce different often associated with syringomyelia (SM), lished prior to initiating responsible clinical types of cells that form bone, muscle, carti- which describes an abnormal collection of trials in patients. Importantly, multiple stud- lage or nervous tissue. These cells can be put cerebral spinal fluid within the spine. The ies have shown that extrapolation of biologic back into the body in order to replace cells symptoms of CM/SM vary in severity from properties of MSCs between species is unre- damaged by inherited diseases, trauma, or mild pain to more devastating neuropathic liable. In our Canine Health Foundation age associated conditions in order to restore pain which includes persistent scratching at sponsored research project, we have investi- function to a wide variety of tissues and one side of the shoulder/neck. Some dogs gated the effect of donor age, harvest site and organs. Clinical trial using MSCs in humans have other neurological deficits including in vitro passage on the ability of the cells to are currently underway and provide a basis paresis, poor coordination (ataxia) and spi- directly contribute to bone, fat, and cartilage. for exciting new therapies for many of the nal curvature (scoliosis) abnormalities. This Although results suggest there are some dif- most common ailments of dogs: heart fail- condition is particularly common in the ferences between cells harvested young and ure, neurologic conditions, osteoarthritis, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCS) as aged dogs as well as between different sites kidney and liver diseases and diabetes. A compared to other breeds, suggesting the of harvest, the lack of significant differences major hurdle in the development of rational involvement of genetic factors in the etiology suggest that cells from various donor sites stem cell therapy clinical trials in dogs is a of this disease. and ages may be acceptable for use in thera- general lack of understanding of basic prop- Objective: In this study, the researchers pies. Because expansion of cell numbers is an erties of canine MSCs. will identify and characterize the gene(s) important part of the process to generate Objective: This studies will define opti- defective in this disease. Identification of the adequate quantities for therapies, the effect mal donor characteristics, culture condi- CM/SM gene(s) will allow the development of this process on both the capabilities of tions, and safety for using these MSC to of a DNA test that will allow breeders to these cells as well as their ability to be used treat dogs. Understanding basic properties identify carriers and devise breeding strate- safely is vital for therapeutic success. Our of these specialized cells from dogs will bring gies with the aim of reducing or eliminating studies suggest that expansion of cell num- promising stem cell therapies closer to real- this devastating condition in the dog. These bers has a significant effect on these cells and ity in veterinary medicine. studies will also help to better understand that those who use these cells for clinical the pathogenic mechanisms involved in Original Grant Objectives: applications need to be aware of such effects. CM/SM for better treatment strategies. Objective 1: To determine if donor age Additional studies are on going to further and site of harvest influences osteogenic define as well as limit these effects so that Original Grant Objectives: response and multipotentiality of cultured efficacy and safety are maximally preserved. Objective 1: To genetically investigate bone marrow-derived MSCs. A thorough, systematic understanding of six genomic regions that generated LOD Objective 2: To define capacity for the basic biology of canine MSCs will have a scores above 1 in the initial genome scan

48 The Royal Dispatch using 50 additional relative pairs. In parallel, one region on chromosome 4. We have con- Objective 2: To determine whether or the open reading frame of the candidate gene ducted a preliminary search for the genes not SM in the BG is associated with Chiari- Fibrillin 1 will be screened for the presence residing in this region and identified four like malformation, through the use of MRI. of pathogenic mutations in CM/SM. Cadherin genes that present good candi- Objective 3: To determine the spectrum Objective 2: To further refine the dates for CM/SM. Fine genetic mapping of of clinical signs associated with SM in the genome-wide linkage scan by using a larger this candidate genetic interval is currently BG using the scoring system developed in sample size. underway. CKCS dogs. Objective 3: To conduct follow up geno- Identification of the CM/SM gene(s) Objective 4: To determine whether or typing with microsatellite markers and single will allow the development of a DNA test not meningitis is associated with SM in the nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) over the that will allow breeders to identify carriers BG by cerebrospinal fluid collection and candidate regions identified by the genome- and devise breeding strategies with the aim analysis. wide scan to define the minimum candidate of reducing or eliminating this devastating Report to Grant Sponsor from genetic interval(s) in the CKCS breed by condition in the dog. These studies will also Investigator: linkage disequilibrium (LD) mapping and help us better understand the pathogenic The study investigating the MRI find- haplotype association studies using the mechanisms involved in CM/SM for better ings, clinical findings, and prevelance of CKCS and other distantly related breeds. treatment strategies. syringomyelia in the Brussels Griffon/ Objective 4: To conduct sequencing of GRANT #01004 Griffon Bruxellois dogs at the University of the candidate genes. We will first identify all Original Project Description: Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine is genes in the candidate CM/SM regions Background: Syringomyelia (SM) has currently underway. To date, multiple dogs using in silico approaches and prioritize emerged as a common spinal cord abnor- have been enrolled and evaluated at the them for sequence analysis for causative mality in small breed dogs. 11 Syringomyelia, University of Georgia. In an effort to main- mutations in CM/SM, with the ultimate characterized by the development of fluid tain confidentiality, each participant is given aim of identifying the defective gene(s) in filled spinal cord cavitations or syrinxes, is the opportunity to schedule evaluation of CM/SM. associated with a syndrome of severe pain their dog(s) on a day separate from other Report to Grant Sponsor from and weakness. Certain breeds are predis- participants. All participants have received a Investigator: posed to SM, most notably the Cavalier certificate of participation in which a grade Chiari-like malformation (CM) is a King Charles Spaniel (CKCS). In the has been assigned to each dog based on a deformity that occurs in the region where CKCS, SM is associated with a condition scoring system designed for the use in the the brain joins the spinal cord and that is referred to as a Chiari-like malformation Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. present at birth. The lower portions of the (CM), which is a developmental abnormal- Owners of dogs enrolled in the study brain protrude into the vertebral canal caus- ity of the skull. As a result of the skull mal- have provided detailed, full five-generation ing a variety of clinical signs. CM is often formation, part of the cerebellum and the pedigree for future study. Information gath- associated with syringomyelia (SM), which brainstem may be compressed leading to an ered through pedigree analysis and blood describes an abnormal collection of cerebral alteration in the normal flow of cerebrospi- samples will be studied in an effort to estab- spinal fluid within the spine. The symptoms nal fluid (CSF) and mild inflammation in lish a potential genetic basis for syringomy- of CM/SM vary in severity from mild pain the central nervous system. It is hypothe- elia in affected Brussels Griffon/ Griffon to more devastating neuropathic pain which sized that these abnormalities contribute to Bruxellois dogs. includes persistent scratching at one side of the development of SM. Recently, SM has Information regarding the study can be the shoulder/neck. Some dogs have other been diagnosed in Brussels Griffon (Griffon found at the following webpage hosted by neurological deficits including paresis, poor Bruxellois) dogs in North America, Europe the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the coordination (ataxia) and spinal curvature and Australia. University of Georgia. (scoliosis) abnormalities. This condition is Objective: The researchers’ hypothesis is http://www.vet.uga.edu/hospital/small- particularly common in the Cavalier king that a subpopulation of the Brussels Griffon animal/neurology/syringomyelia.php Charles Spaniels (CKCS) as compared to (BG) dog breed is affected by SM. Their At this site, owners may find valuable other breeds, suggesting the involvement of goals are to identify the prevalence of SM in information regarding the disease process genetic factors in the etiology of this disease. BG; to delineate clinical signs and spinal involved in syringomyelia, the importance of In this study, we will identify and character- fluid abnormalities in BG with SM; and to the study, and enrollment criteria. ize the gene(s) defective in this disease. We utilize MRI to define structural abnormali- Applications can be downloaded from the conducted a first scan of the whole genome ties associated with SM in the BG breed. website. Application or questions regarding and identified six candidate genomic regions the study can be addressed to abgstudy@ Original Grant Objectives: that could harbor the CM/SM gene(s). uga.edu. Objective 1: To determine the preva- Genetic investigation of these candidate lence of SM in the BG through the use of regions confirmed linkage of CM/SM to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Spring 2010 49 Regional Clubs and Club Contacts Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Central Arizona, Inc. By Jane Estabrook gave a wonderful presentation at our last general club meet- ARIZONA MINNESOTA PENNSYLVANIA/NEW JERSEY/ ing. Quite a few of our members are now off on the right foot CKCSC of Central Arizona Twin Cities Cavalier Club DELAWARE What a wonderful spring and paw to achieve this success with their four-legged R Debbie Gladstone Dave Eckardt CKCSC of Delaware Valley we are having here in Arizona! companions. R [email protected] [email protected] Bettina Sterling In March, Steve and Nikki Postero will host our semi- Seeing the severe weather all over [email protected] annual Play Day. Th ey have a full Cavalier-safe acre, and we many areas of our great United E CKCSC of Northern Arizona NEVADA usually have around 45-60 members, their families, and their E Sam Olsen Southern Nevada CKCSC SOUTH CAROLINA States, we are truly blessed to be Cavaliers run and play for the day. We will be having a pool [email protected] Elaine Billets Palmetto CKCSC here!! We are gearing up for our party in April, hosted by club member Craig Lister, to teach G [email protected] Stormi Mullis Second Annual Specialty Show on people how to keep their dogs safe around pools, as there are G CKCSC of Southern Arizona [email protected] Th ursday, March 4th, and hope to see many of you there. In so many here in Arizona, and accidents happen every year. Patriccia Batbie NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK CITY addition to the Specialty Show, we are having a fantastic Our all-breed health clinic in January was a huge success, I [email protected] Meadowlands CKCSC TEXAS silent auction fi lled with almost 100 donated items, and a so watch for our next one in the fall. Also in the fall, we will I Courtney Carter CKCSC of Greater Houston fun-fi lled celebration dinner with a “Wagtime and Jazz” be hosting an AKC Sanctioned B Match. An exact date will CALIFORNIA [email protected] Mickie Newton theme. We still have a few of our specialty show theme be announced soon. O Bay Area CKCSC O [email protected] We are looking forward to seeing everyone in March! Jo Anne Mittelman NEW YORK t-shirts available on our club website, with ALL profi ts being N [email protected] CKCSC of Northeastern New York Dallas/Fort Worth CKCSC donated to the Cavalier Rescue Trust. N N Kara Grogan Janet Villasenor Our club just made a presentation to many of our mem- N CKCSC of So. California [email protected] [email protected] bers who were interested in pursuing Th erapy Dog work A Marji McCormick with their Cavaliers. Gabriel’s Angels organization came and A [email protected] NORTH CAROLINA WASHINGTON Blue Ridge CKCSC CKCSC of Puget Sound L CKCSC of Greater San Diego Eileen Wilson Betsy Clagett L Joy Smith [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Central Carolina CKCSC CKCSC of Northwestern Washington CONNECTICUT/ Dee Wallis Jan Vanlieshout 2010 Regional Clubs Specialty Show Calendar C MASSACHUSETTS [email protected] [email protected] C CKCSC of Southern New England If your show or match date is not listed here – send it in right away [email protected] for inclusion in the next edition L Cheryl Barnes OHIO WISCONSIN of the Royal Dispatch!!!!! L L [email protected] CKCSC of Central Ohio Badgerland CKCSC April 5-8 Orlando, FL June 12th (in conjunction with Wheaton K.C. all breed L Ellen Poti Ana Ruggeri ACKCSC National Specialty show) FLORIDA U [email protected] [email protected] Wyndham Orlando Resort Judge – Gay H. Dunlap U U Mid-Florida CKCSC U Kitty Smith OKLAHOMA Futurity Judge, Darlene Petralia Sweepstakes – Shirley Henry B [email protected] CKCSC of Central Oklahoma Sweepstakes Judge, Charlene Yoder June 13th (in conjunction with Wheaton K.C. all breed B Angie Dayton Bitches & Jr. Showmanship Judge, show) GEORGIA [email protected] Stephanie Abraham Judge – Marilyn Mayfi eld CKCSC of Greater Atlanta Dogs, Breed, & Non-Regular classes Judge, Sue Hardwick OREGON Sandra Goose Allen N [email protected] Columbia River CKCSC – Oregon & Obedience Judge – TBA 2010 Match Calendar N SW Washington Rally Judge - TBA June 26 Canby, OR ILLINOIS Carol Williams April 9 Orlando, FL Columbia River CKCSC B/OB Match E CKCSC of Greater Chicago [email protected] E Sondra Liston Mid Florida CKCSC Kathryn Hamilton, Conformation Judge [email protected] Oregon Trail CKCSC Wyndham Orlando Resort Scott Hamilton, Obedience Judge W Judges – Robert and Heather Lamont W W Jolyn Klaus W MICHIGAN [email protected] June 11-13 CKCSC of Greater Chicago PLUS S CKCSC OF SW MICHIGAN June 11th – Judge – Karen Mills Heron 6/26 – 6/27 Clackamas K.C. All breed Shows S S Elaine Dempster Sweepstakes – Barbara Hill S [email protected]

50 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 51 Regional Clubs and Club Contacts Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Central Arizona, Inc. By Jane Estabrook gave a wonderful presentation at our last general club meet- ARIZONA MINNESOTA PENNSYLVANIA/NEW JERSEY/ ing. Quite a few of our members are now off on the right foot CKCSC of Central Arizona Twin Cities Cavalier Club DELAWARE What a wonderful spring and paw to achieve this success with their four-legged R Debbie Gladstone Dave Eckardt CKCSC of Delaware Valley we are having here in Arizona! companions. R [email protected] [email protected] Bettina Sterling In March, Steve and Nikki Postero will host our semi- Seeing the severe weather all over [email protected] annual Play Day. Th ey have a full Cavalier-safe acre, and we many areas of our great United E CKCSC of Northern Arizona NEVADA usually have around 45-60 members, their families, and their E Sam Olsen Southern Nevada CKCSC SOUTH CAROLINA States, we are truly blessed to be Cavaliers run and play for the day. We will be having a pool [email protected] Elaine Billets Palmetto CKCSC here!! We are gearing up for our party in April, hosted by club member Craig Lister, to teach G [email protected] Stormi Mullis Second Annual Specialty Show on people how to keep their dogs safe around pools, as there are G CKCSC of Southern Arizona [email protected] Th ursday, March 4th, and hope to see many of you there. In so many here in Arizona, and accidents happen every year. Patriccia Batbie NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK CITY addition to the Specialty Show, we are having a fantastic Our all-breed health clinic in January was a huge success, I [email protected] Meadowlands CKCSC TEXAS silent auction fi lled with almost 100 donated items, and a so watch for our next one in the fall. Also in the fall, we will I Courtney Carter CKCSC of Greater Houston fun-fi lled celebration dinner with a “Wagtime and Jazz” be hosting an AKC Sanctioned B Match. An exact date will CALIFORNIA [email protected] Mickie Newton theme. We still have a few of our specialty show theme be announced soon. O Bay Area CKCSC O [email protected] We are looking forward to seeing everyone in March! Jo Anne Mittelman NEW YORK t-shirts available on our club website, with ALL profi ts being N [email protected] CKCSC of Northeastern New York Dallas/Fort Worth CKCSC donated to the Cavalier Rescue Trust. N N Kara Grogan Janet Villasenor Our club just made a presentation to many of our mem- N CKCSC of So. California [email protected] [email protected] bers who were interested in pursuing Th erapy Dog work A Marji McCormick with their Cavaliers. Gabriel’s Angels organization came and A [email protected] NORTH CAROLINA WASHINGTON Blue Ridge CKCSC CKCSC of Puget Sound L CKCSC of Greater San Diego Eileen Wilson Betsy Clagett L Joy Smith [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Central Carolina CKCSC CKCSC of Northwestern Washington CONNECTICUT/ Dee Wallis Jan Vanlieshout 2010 Regional Clubs Specialty Show Calendar C MASSACHUSETTS [email protected] [email protected] C CKCSC of Southern New England If your show or match date is not listed here – send it in right away [email protected] for inclusion in the next edition L Cheryl Barnes OHIO WISCONSIN of the Royal Dispatch!!!!! L L [email protected] CKCSC of Central Ohio Badgerland CKCSC April 5-8 Orlando, FL June 12th (in conjunction with Wheaton K.C. all breed L Ellen Poti Ana Ruggeri ACKCSC National Specialty show) FLORIDA U [email protected] [email protected] Wyndham Orlando Resort Judge – Gay H. Dunlap U U Mid-Florida CKCSC U Kitty Smith OKLAHOMA Futurity Judge, Darlene Petralia Sweepstakes – Shirley Henry B [email protected] CKCSC of Central Oklahoma Sweepstakes Judge, Charlene Yoder June 13th (in conjunction with Wheaton K.C. all breed B Angie Dayton Bitches & Jr. Showmanship Judge, show) GEORGIA [email protected] Stephanie Abraham Judge – Marilyn Mayfi eld CKCSC of Greater Atlanta Dogs, Breed, & Non-Regular classes Judge, Sue Hardwick OREGON Sandra Goose Allen N [email protected] Columbia River CKCSC – Oregon & Obedience Judge – TBA 2010 Match Calendar N SW Washington Rally Judge - TBA June 26 Canby, OR ILLINOIS Carol Williams April 9 Orlando, FL Columbia River CKCSC B/OB Match E CKCSC of Greater Chicago [email protected] E Sondra Liston Mid Florida CKCSC Kathryn Hamilton, Conformation Judge [email protected] Oregon Trail CKCSC Wyndham Orlando Resort Scott Hamilton, Obedience Judge W Judges – Robert and Heather Lamont W W Jolyn Klaus W MICHIGAN [email protected] June 11-13 CKCSC of Greater Chicago PLUS S CKCSC OF SW MICHIGAN June 11th – Judge – Karen Mills Heron 6/26 – 6/27 Clackamas K.C. All breed Shows S S Elaine Dempster Sweepstakes – Barbara Hill S [email protected]

50 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 51 Cavaliers of Puget Sound (COPS) By Nancy Rice Waggoner Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta By Mark Fitchpatrick Crane; RWD – Charnell Cosmopolitan, owner Vickie newest member to our Board for 2010. Greetings from Puget Sound..... KCSCGA has been busy as usual. Our Holiday Party Herring; WB – Grantilley Here Comes Annie, owner Lana Coming up in March is the two (2) day Breed Booth at C Adair; RWB – Two Rivers Take Me As I Am, owner Lana was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended. As we the Seatle Kennel Club Show on March 13 & 14, 2010, Adair; Best Veteran – Ch Tansy Hill Music Man, owner R took one last chance for calm before the holiday storm, we R R which has become an annual event for us to participate in. Karen Galipeault; Best Puppy – Brookhaven Harrison at R We ended 2009 with our Shortly after that weekend is over, April will be upon us and gathered at Th e Doubletree Hotel for a fabulous cocktail Almeara, owners Linda Whitmire, Paula Ayers, and Brenda E annual Cavalier Christmas Party will fi nd several club members heading to Canada to partici- buff et dinner. Th e afternoon was fi lled with great fun, great Martz; Best In Sweeps – Castlekeep Paloma Chiff on, E on December 13, 2009 at Johnny’s pate at the CKCSC of BC’s Specialty while others will be food, and of course our annual White Cavalier Gift Owners M. J. Anderson and D. C. Campbell; Best Puppy In in Fife. It was a fantastic luncheon heading to Orlando, Florida to attend Nationals. Exchange. Sweeps – Castlekeep Paloma Chiff on, owners M. J. Anderson G with a good time having been had by all Later this year we are planning on hosting various activi- Our January meeting was a true working meeting as we and D. C. Campbell; Best Junior In Sweeps – Waterford G who attended. Many fun activities were held including our ties in 2010 along the lines of a health clinic, educational fi nalized all of our plans for the February Specialty. Th e hard Tiny Dancer, Owners Carolyn Heckert and Barbara Michael. annual gift exchange as well as a pictorial dog show and door seminars and of course our 2010 Specialty show in work and detailed planning paid off in spades. Th ose mem- Show photos will be added to the club website as they become I prizes. Remember the annual COPS 2010 calendar is now September, 2010. Our Speciality Chair, Carla Mathies, is bers who missed our specialty missed a very exciting experi- available. Please visit www.ckcscatlanta.org to view the I available thru our website at www.cavaliersofpugetsound. already hard at work on this wonderful Puget Sound event. ence. On February 4th we were proud to host our club’s 9th photos. Judging this year’s Speciality is of Dale Martin ( HMS- annual Cavalier Specialty. With over 100 entrees, we were a com. Th ey make wonderful gifts year round. Th e Specialty was followed by our auction and banquet O USA). Our Sweepstakes Judge this year is Erica Venier Cavalier explosion! Everywhere you looked – beautiful O On January 30, 2010 our fi rst monthly luncheon meeting on Friday night. Our auction committee worked tirelessly all (Orchard Hill-USA). Start making your plans now to attend Cavaliers. We were especially pleased that the show was was held with a special program presented by Dr. Cindy year collecting items for the silent and live auctions. As always, as Fall will be here before we know it. attended by not only Cavalier owners, but several people who N Smith our local Reproduction Specialist. Dr. Cindy usually a portion of the monies from the auction will go to the N N Hope to see you ringside..somewhere..somehow! have fallen in love with our breed and took the opportunity N will come and give a presentation once or twice a year, which ACKCSC Charitable Trust. to spend the day learning more about the breed. After all, is greatly appreciated by all of us in attendence. At the Club Our March regular club meeting should prove to be a spe- education is one of our most important club functions. We A meeting that day Carla Mathies was announced as our cial learning experience. We are looking forward to an eve- A were honored to host our judges, Shealagh Waters (England) ning with Elizabeth Barrett from Loving Touch Animal and Audrey Lycan (USA). Th e show winners included BOB Center. Loving Touch Animal Center is a full service veteri- L CKCSC of Southwest Michigan By Elaine Dempster – Ch Cinderlace Bramble, owner Patricia Lander; BW & nary clinic off ering contemporary medicine as well as tradi- L WD – Jayba Moose Tracks At Huntland, owner Hollis and tional/alternative medicine such as acupuncture, chiropractic Carol Land and Patricia Lander; BOS – Ch Aranel With Th e theme of our Fall Cavalier Communicator was and additional holistic services. Th eir website is www.loving- Love, owner Jennifer Flowers Foster; AOM – Ch Stepamgar’s WE ARE OFFICIAL!!!!! PUPPIES! Louis Becker of Dansyn Cavaliers provided touchac.com and you can also follow them on Facebook and Cooper Penny, owner Linda and James Shreffl er; AOM – C Cavalier King Charles Spaniel excellent advice on whelping puppies and giving them a good Tw i tte r. C Jaybas Gentlements Quarterly at Signatures, owner Melissa Club of Southwest Michigan is start in life. Several puppy formulas were off ered, and advice now sanctioned by the American on good nutrition, house training, and potty training was L Kennel Club. We are now able to included. L sponsor B matches. Congratu- Our new Logo was approved and the club web site is lations to all who have spent time being updated and will be available soon. U in eff ort to get our organization U recognized. B Th e October meeting was hosted by Alice Dunn of B Kalidunn cavaliers Over 15 members and friends attended along with their cavaliers. A silent auction was held to sup- port the club. Members enjoyed a pot luck supper followed by grooming tips for the pet cavaliers. Grooming products N were provided by Isle of Dog. N Th e November meeting was hosted by C.C. Berg and fea- E tured a guest speaker Joe Grissom of Royal Canin. Th e Topic E E of the seminar was Oral Hygiene. Joe provided three publi- E cation to attendees; Practical Guide to , W Breeders Guide to Canine Reproduction, and A Guide to W Nutrients for Good Health in Dogs and Cats. He also pro- vided refreshments for the event. A presentation on Logo S wear was also provided with orders taken after the meeting. S Multiple items were raffl ed for fund raising for the club. CC Best of Breed - CH. Cinderlace Bramble at Jayba, owned by Best Puppy - Brookhaven Harrison at Almeara, owned by has hosted this meeting for three years during the Harvest Patricia Lander Linda Whitmmire, Paula Ayers and Brenda Martz Cluster dog shows in held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 52 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 53 Cavaliers of Puget Sound (COPS) By Nancy Rice Waggoner Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta By Mark Fitchpatrick Crane; RWD – Charnell Cosmopolitan, owner Vickie newest member to our Board for 2010. Greetings from Puget Sound..... KCSCGA has been busy as usual. Our Holiday Party Herring; WB – Grantilley Here Comes Annie, owner Lana Coming up in March is the two (2) day Breed Booth at C Adair; RWB – Two Rivers Take Me As I Am, owner Lana was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended. As we the Seatle Kennel Club Show on March 13 & 14, 2010, Adair; Best Veteran – Ch Tansy Hill Music Man, owner R took one last chance for calm before the holiday storm, we R R which has become an annual event for us to participate in. Karen Galipeault; Best Puppy – Brookhaven Harrison at R We ended 2009 with our Shortly after that weekend is over, April will be upon us and gathered at Th e Doubletree Hotel for a fabulous cocktail Almeara, owners Linda Whitmire, Paula Ayers, and Brenda E annual Cavalier Christmas Party will fi nd several club members heading to Canada to partici- buff et dinner. Th e afternoon was fi lled with great fun, great Martz; Best In Sweeps – Castlekeep Paloma Chiff on, E on December 13, 2009 at Johnny’s pate at the CKCSC of BC’s Specialty while others will be food, and of course our annual White Cavalier Gift Owners M. J. Anderson and D. C. Campbell; Best Puppy In in Fife. It was a fantastic luncheon heading to Orlando, Florida to attend Nationals. Exchange. Sweeps – Castlekeep Paloma Chiff on, owners M. J. Anderson G with a good time having been had by all Later this year we are planning on hosting various activi- Our January meeting was a true working meeting as we and D. C. Campbell; Best Junior In Sweeps – Waterford G who attended. Many fun activities were held including our ties in 2010 along the lines of a health clinic, educational fi nalized all of our plans for the February Specialty. Th e hard Tiny Dancer, Owners Carolyn Heckert and Barbara Michael. annual gift exchange as well as a pictorial dog show and door seminars and of course our 2010 Specialty show in work and detailed planning paid off in spades. Th ose mem- Show photos will be added to the club website as they become I prizes. Remember the annual COPS 2010 calendar is now September, 2010. Our Speciality Chair, Carla Mathies, is bers who missed our specialty missed a very exciting experi- available. Please visit www.ckcscatlanta.org to view the I available thru our website at www.cavaliersofpugetsound. already hard at work on this wonderful Puget Sound event. ence. On February 4th we were proud to host our club’s 9th photos. Judging this year’s Speciality is of Dale Martin ( HMS- annual Cavalier Specialty. With over 100 entrees, we were a com. Th ey make wonderful gifts year round. Th e Specialty was followed by our auction and banquet O USA). Our Sweepstakes Judge this year is Erica Venier Cavalier explosion! Everywhere you looked – beautiful O On January 30, 2010 our fi rst monthly luncheon meeting on Friday night. Our auction committee worked tirelessly all (Orchard Hill-USA). Start making your plans now to attend Cavaliers. We were especially pleased that the show was was held with a special program presented by Dr. Cindy year collecting items for the silent and live auctions. As always, as Fall will be here before we know it. attended by not only Cavalier owners, but several people who N Smith our local Reproduction Specialist. Dr. Cindy usually a portion of the monies from the auction will go to the N N Hope to see you ringside..somewhere..somehow! have fallen in love with our breed and took the opportunity N will come and give a presentation once or twice a year, which ACKCSC Charitable Trust. to spend the day learning more about the breed. After all, is greatly appreciated by all of us in attendence. At the Club Our March regular club meeting should prove to be a spe- education is one of our most important club functions. We A meeting that day Carla Mathies was announced as our cial learning experience. We are looking forward to an eve- A were honored to host our judges, Shealagh Waters (England) ning with Elizabeth Barrett from Loving Touch Animal and Audrey Lycan (USA). Th e show winners included BOB Center. Loving Touch Animal Center is a full service veteri- L CKCSC of Southwest Michigan By Elaine Dempster – Ch Cinderlace Bramble, owner Patricia Lander; BW & nary clinic off ering contemporary medicine as well as tradi- L WD – Jayba Moose Tracks At Huntland, owner Hollis and tional/alternative medicine such as acupuncture, chiropractic Carol Land and Patricia Lander; BOS – Ch Aranel With Th e theme of our Fall Cavalier Communicator was and additional holistic services. Th eir website is www.loving- Love, owner Jennifer Flowers Foster; AOM – Ch Stepamgar’s WE ARE OFFICIAL!!!!! PUPPIES! Louis Becker of Dansyn Cavaliers provided touchac.com and you can also follow them on Facebook and Cooper Penny, owner Linda and James Shreffl er; AOM – C Cavalier King Charles Spaniel excellent advice on whelping puppies and giving them a good Tw i tte r. C Jaybas Gentlements Quarterly at Signatures, owner Melissa Club of Southwest Michigan is start in life. Several puppy formulas were off ered, and advice now sanctioned by the American on good nutrition, house training, and potty training was L Kennel Club. We are now able to included. L sponsor B matches. Congratu- Our new Logo was approved and the club web site is lations to all who have spent time being updated and will be available soon. U in eff ort to get our organization U recognized. B Th e October meeting was hosted by Alice Dunn of B Kalidunn cavaliers Over 15 members and friends attended along with their cavaliers. A silent auction was held to sup- port the club. Members enjoyed a pot luck supper followed by grooming tips for the pet cavaliers. Grooming products N were provided by Isle of Dog. N Th e November meeting was hosted by C.C. Berg and fea- E tured a guest speaker Joe Grissom of Royal Canin. Th e Topic E E of the seminar was Oral Hygiene. Joe provided three publi- E cation to attendees; Practical Guide to Dog Breeding, W Breeders Guide to Canine Reproduction, and A Guide to W Nutrients for Good Health in Dogs and Cats. He also pro- vided refreshments for the event. A presentation on Logo S wear was also provided with orders taken after the meeting. S Multiple items were raffl ed for fund raising for the club. CC Best of Breed - CH. Cinderlace Bramble at Jayba, owned by Best Puppy - Brookhaven Harrison at Almeara, owned by has hosted this meeting for three years during the Harvest Patricia Lander Linda Whitmmire, Paula Ayers and Brenda Martz Cluster dog shows in held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 52 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 53 Meadowlands News By Debbi Silverman CKCSC of Northwestern Washington By Carol Hooper Best Puppy in show was Chadwick Finlaggan, owned by by Sharon and Don Dillon at their beautifully decorated here were you on February 14th? Celebrating Albert Cipoletti & Anne Eckersley while Best Veteran went home. Sharon surprised each guest with a Cavalier themed W to the 12 year-old at Blackfi re, Valentine’s Day with someone special? Getting ready for Chadwick September Song t has been a fun-fi lled quarter for our ever-growing club door prize, and the 19 members and guests brought side owned by Katie Kennedy. I dishes which were part of their personal holiday traditions to R President’s Day, that much needed “day off ” right in the mid- here in the Pacifi c Northwest. R Prior to conformation judging, Mrs. Linda Kornhi (Quail complement the main course provided by the Dillons. dle of winter? Or perhaps you were celebrating the beginning Our meeting in late November was at the Legacy Canine Run – USA) judged Puppy Sweepstakes for us. Best in Eight wagging Cavaliers completed the scene and a great Behavior and Training Center in Sequim. Our Cavaliers were of Chinese New Year – Year of the Tiger? Most of us here in Sweeps went to Orchard Hill Intrigue, litter sister to Ingenue, time was had by all! E invited to attend an open house at the center where they were E the Meadowlands traveled into Manhattan that day and, RWB, owned by Erica & Rachel Venier and Best of Opposite Th e board held a meeting in January, and at the end of able to play together, and play, they did! We had a nice lunch, despite snow on the ground, were delighted to do so. Sex in Sweeps went to Karlee Gray Stone High Falutin, February we will be back in Sequim, hearing from Dr. Melissa complete with door prizes, and also were treated to an agility G Serious dog fanciers from all over the country made the owned by Carol Rose and Darlene Petralia. Smith about Cavalier health topics and issues. March is the G G demonstration by Mike Reynolds and his two fantastic dogs. G annual wintery pilgrimage to New York City for the 134th Last, but certainly not least, our Junior Showmanship time for the Seattle Kennel Club show where we will have a Th e Legacy staff gave us an overview of Rally Obedience, a Westminster Kennel Club show and all of its associated competition, judged by Miss Jenna Iacobellis, was won by booth to educate the public about our wonderful Cavalier sport several in our club are already giving a try. Th e folks I canine activities, including our much anticipated Hayley Hendrick as she handled Ch. Chadwick Laphroaig. breed. It is one of the highlights of the year and our club will I from Evanger’s Dog Food provided some samples to those in Meadowlands Specialty on February 14th at the Good going, Hayley! have a chance to have dinner together after the show on attendance. We appreciate the generosity and hospitality of Pennsylvania Hotel just across from the Garden. All in all, it was a great show, expertly coordinated by show O the folks at Legacy Training Center - it is a wonderful place! Saturday. Stop by and see us if you are at the show! O O 72 dogs from 21 diff erent states were shown to the chair Kuno Spies and his committee. Next year, if I should O Our Christmas club event was a fabulous dinner hosted renowned and gracious Englishman Mr. Ken Town, who ask the question, “Where were you on February ??” I hope N after careful consideration, found his Best in Show in you’ll all be able to answer, “I was there!” N Frankie Hall’s tri-color boy Ch. Bekenhall Jailhouse Rock, Before signing off , I have to thank Brenda LaRosa, once CKCSC Of Greater Chicago By Leslee Pope who hails all the way from Texas. Best of Opposite Sex, as again, for all of her work organizing our annual Health Clinic A well as Winner’s Bitch and Best of Winners was Lana Adair’s that was held the fi rst Sunday in January. Over 100 dogs, scale presentation on Cavaliers at the “Bark in the Park” event A Grantilley Here Comes Annie. mostly cavaliers, but some other breeds as well, participated. in Bourbonais, IL in late April. Th is is an opportunity to edu- Winners Dog was awarded from the 12-18 mos. class to Brenda does a super job of scheduling appointments and Hello to everyone from the CKCSC of Greater Chicago! cate the public about our breed, health issues and local breed L the Cromwell son Milkeyn Sheer Inspiration, owned by keeping things running smoothly, a herculean task when you As I sit here to write this update, we just received 8" of snow rescue, as well. L Anne Eckersley and Reserve Winners Dog was the tri- consider all of the heart, eye, hips, patella exams that have to with more forecasted on the way… Th ere is almost nothing Our BIG NEWS is that this year we will be having back- to-back specialties in June. We will have an independent spe- colored Great Bay Rembrandt of Piccadil, a son of Mondrian, be juggled. Brenda, we couldn’t do it without you! cuter than watching a group of cavaliers making puppy angels cialty on Friday June 11th. We will have our specialty in owned by Janet York. FLASH - - just heard the news - Janet Please note – the Meadowlands March Specialty, sched- in the new fallen snow. conjunction with Wheaton KC on Saturday June 12th, and York took Best of Breed at Westminster with her Ch. uled for Th ursday evening, March 25th, will be held at the We haven’t had any Cavalier Events since our match and C we will have a supported entry with Wheaton KC on Sunday C Mondrian VH Lamslag RE !! Th is is his second breed win at NJ Convention Center in Edison, NJ. We’re delighted that health clinics in September, however, we have lots planned June 13th. Our judges on Friday will be Barbara Hill for Westminster, having won in 2006 – Congratulations Janet! Meredith Johnson-Snyder will be judging conformation, for Spring and Summer 2010. Sweeps and Karen Mills-Heron for Breed. After judging we L Way to go! Mandy Mulligan will be judging Sweeps – puppy & veterans Our club was asked to do a “Meet the Breeds” demonstra- L will have a pot-luck dinner, with everyone bringing a dish to Reserve Winners Bitch at our Specialty went to Erica & and, as always, we off er Obedience and Rally competitions tion at the IKC shows end of February. For those who don’t pass, we will also have a silent auction to support our breed Rachel Venier’s Orchard Hill Ingenue. Two Awards of Merit with Phyllis Broderick judging Obedience and Betsy Baird know much about the IKC shows, the International Kennel rescue. Saturday our Sweeps judge will be Shirley Henry and U were given out as well, one to Ch. Chadwick Laphroaig, judging Rally. Hope to see you there! Perhaps we’ll have a Club of Chicago is one of the last benched shows in the USA. U our breed judge will be Gay Dunlap. We will have our usual owned by Anne Eckersley and one to Karen Galipeault’s Ch. hint of spring by then…this winter’s really been a frosty one! Benched meaning that you are assigned an area, on a long catered Panera lunch on Saturday, and our usual dynamite Kavalor Fenway Park. bench, either with your handler or with your breed, and you B raffl e, so raid your piggy banks! Sunday, Marilyn Mayfi eld B are required to stay at the bench all day long (usually 9am to will be the breed judge for the supported entry. Our closing 4pm) with your dogs when not showing or exercising them. The Dallas Fort Worth Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club By Janet Villasenor date for entries is 5/26/10 and as in the past, our superinten- It’s a great way for the public to meet all the diff erent breeds dent will be Roy Jones Dog Shows for all three days. Match on April 11, 2010. and meet breeders, as well. It’s always been a big event in We look forward to meeting old and new friends at these N Th e event will take place at Classy Canine, 19009 Preston Chicago, and I can recall going with my parents every year N shows and hope those that haven’t come before, will try to do Road, Dallas, TX 75252 from 1:00-4:00pm. We will also be since I was no more than 5 or 6 years old. It’s a huge venue, The Dallas Fort Worth so this year. We have lots of nice trophies just waiting to sit providing fun and educational activities for all individuals with lots of vendors from around the country, lots of dog lov- E Cavalier King Charles on your mantle!!! E Spaniel Club (DFW wishing to become more involved in the AKC and the ers, and of course lots of dogs! Th ere are usually big majors in CKCSC) is pleased to Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed. most breeds. Karen Cusick, Fred Becker, and myself will be See you in June! Everyone is invited to come and join us on April 11th. W announce that we have doing an hour-long presentation on our breed, answering Leslee Weiner-Pope, President W More information and updates available on our website questions and giving people the opportunity to get their received notifi cation from CKCSC of Greater Chicago www.dfwckcsc.com hands on actual Cavaliers! the AKC that we are eli- S Club member, Fred Becker, will also be doing a smaller S S gible to hold our fi rst Become a Member … S AKC Sanctioned B Become Involved.

54 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 55 Meadowlands News By Debbi Silverman CKCSC of Northwestern Washington By Carol Hooper Best Puppy in show was Chadwick Finlaggan, owned by by Sharon and Don Dillon at their beautifully decorated here were you on February 14th? Celebrating Albert Cipoletti & Anne Eckersley while Best Veteran went home. Sharon surprised each guest with a Cavalier themed W to the 12 year-old at Blackfi re, Valentine’s Day with someone special? Getting ready for Chadwick September Song t has been a fun-fi lled quarter for our ever-growing club door prize, and the 19 members and guests brought side owned by Katie Kennedy. I dishes which were part of their personal holiday traditions to R President’s Day, that much needed “day off ” right in the mid- here in the Pacifi c Northwest. R Prior to conformation judging, Mrs. Linda Kornhi (Quail complement the main course provided by the Dillons. dle of winter? Or perhaps you were celebrating the beginning Our meeting in late November was at the Legacy Canine Run – USA) judged Puppy Sweepstakes for us. Best in Eight wagging Cavaliers completed the scene and a great Behavior and Training Center in Sequim. Our Cavaliers were of Chinese New Year – Year of the Tiger? Most of us here in Sweeps went to Orchard Hill Intrigue, litter sister to Ingenue, time was had by all! E invited to attend an open house at the center where they were E the Meadowlands traveled into Manhattan that day and, RWB, owned by Erica & Rachel Venier and Best of Opposite Th e board held a meeting in January, and at the end of able to play together, and play, they did! We had a nice lunch, despite snow on the ground, were delighted to do so. Sex in Sweeps went to Karlee Gray Stone High Falutin, February we will be back in Sequim, hearing from Dr. Melissa complete with door prizes, and also were treated to an agility G Serious dog fanciers from all over the country made the owned by Carol Rose and Darlene Petralia. Smith about Cavalier health topics and issues. March is the G G demonstration by Mike Reynolds and his two fantastic dogs. G annual wintery pilgrimage to New York City for the 134th Last, but certainly not least, our Junior Showmanship time for the Seattle Kennel Club show where we will have a Th e Legacy staff gave us an overview of Rally Obedience, a Westminster Kennel Club show and all of its associated competition, judged by Miss Jenna Iacobellis, was won by booth to educate the public about our wonderful Cavalier sport several in our club are already giving a try. Th e folks I canine activities, including our much anticipated Hayley Hendrick as she handled Ch. Chadwick Laphroaig. breed. It is one of the highlights of the year and our club will I from Evanger’s Dog Food provided some samples to those in Meadowlands Specialty on February 14th at the Good going, Hayley! have a chance to have dinner together after the show on attendance. We appreciate the generosity and hospitality of Pennsylvania Hotel just across from the Garden. All in all, it was a great show, expertly coordinated by show O the folks at Legacy Training Center - it is a wonderful place! Saturday. Stop by and see us if you are at the show! O O 72 dogs from 21 diff erent states were shown to the chair Kuno Spies and his committee. Next year, if I should O Our Christmas club event was a fabulous dinner hosted renowned and gracious Englishman Mr. Ken Town, who ask the question, “Where were you on February ??” I hope N after careful consideration, found his Best in Show in you’ll all be able to answer, “I was there!” N Frankie Hall’s tri-color boy Ch. Bekenhall Jailhouse Rock, Before signing off , I have to thank Brenda LaRosa, once CKCSC Of Greater Chicago By Leslee Pope who hails all the way from Texas. Best of Opposite Sex, as again, for all of her work organizing our annual Health Clinic A well as Winner’s Bitch and Best of Winners was Lana Adair’s that was held the fi rst Sunday in January. Over 100 dogs, scale presentation on Cavaliers at the “Bark in the Park” event A Grantilley Here Comes Annie. mostly cavaliers, but some other breeds as well, participated. in Bourbonais, IL in late April. Th is is an opportunity to edu- Winners Dog was awarded from the 12-18 mos. class to Brenda does a super job of scheduling appointments and Hello to everyone from the CKCSC of Greater Chicago! cate the public about our breed, health issues and local breed L the Cromwell son Milkeyn Sheer Inspiration, owned by keeping things running smoothly, a herculean task when you As I sit here to write this update, we just received 8" of snow rescue, as well. L Anne Eckersley and Reserve Winners Dog was the tri- consider all of the heart, eye, hips, patella exams that have to with more forecasted on the way… Th ere is almost nothing Our BIG NEWS is that this year we will be having back- to-back specialties in June. We will have an independent spe- colored Great Bay Rembrandt of Piccadil, a son of Mondrian, be juggled. Brenda, we couldn’t do it without you! cuter than watching a group of cavaliers making puppy angels cialty on Friday June 11th. We will have our specialty in owned by Janet York. FLASH - - just heard the news - Janet Please note – the Meadowlands March Specialty, sched- in the new fallen snow. conjunction with Wheaton KC on Saturday June 12th, and York took Best of Breed at Westminster with her Ch. uled for Th ursday evening, March 25th, will be held at the We haven’t had any Cavalier Events since our match and C we will have a supported entry with Wheaton KC on Sunday C Mondrian VH Lamslag RE !! Th is is his second breed win at NJ Convention Center in Edison, NJ. We’re delighted that health clinics in September, however, we have lots planned June 13th. Our judges on Friday will be Barbara Hill for Westminster, having won in 2006 – Congratulations Janet! Meredith Johnson-Snyder will be judging conformation, for Spring and Summer 2010. Sweeps and Karen Mills-Heron for Breed. After judging we L Way to go! Mandy Mulligan will be judging Sweeps – puppy & veterans Our club was asked to do a “Meet the Breeds” demonstra- L will have a pot-luck dinner, with everyone bringing a dish to Reserve Winners Bitch at our Specialty went to Erica & and, as always, we off er Obedience and Rally competitions tion at the IKC shows end of February. For those who don’t pass, we will also have a silent auction to support our breed Rachel Venier’s Orchard Hill Ingenue. Two Awards of Merit with Phyllis Broderick judging Obedience and Betsy Baird know much about the IKC shows, the International Kennel rescue. Saturday our Sweeps judge will be Shirley Henry and U were given out as well, one to Ch. Chadwick Laphroaig, judging Rally. Hope to see you there! Perhaps we’ll have a Club of Chicago is one of the last benched shows in the USA. U our breed judge will be Gay Dunlap. We will have our usual owned by Anne Eckersley and one to Karen Galipeault’s Ch. hint of spring by then…this winter’s really been a frosty one! Benched meaning that you are assigned an area, on a long catered Panera lunch on Saturday, and our usual dynamite Kavalor Fenway Park. bench, either with your handler or with your breed, and you B raffl e, so raid your piggy banks! Sunday, Marilyn Mayfi eld B are required to stay at the bench all day long (usually 9am to will be the breed judge for the supported entry. Our closing 4pm) with your dogs when not showing or exercising them. The Dallas Fort Worth Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club By Janet Villasenor date for entries is 5/26/10 and as in the past, our superinten- It’s a great way for the public to meet all the diff erent breeds dent will be Roy Jones Dog Shows for all three days. Match on April 11, 2010. and meet breeders, as well. It’s always been a big event in We look forward to meeting old and new friends at these N Th e event will take place at Classy Canine, 19009 Preston Chicago, and I can recall going with my parents every year N shows and hope those that haven’t come before, will try to do Road, Dallas, TX 75252 from 1:00-4:00pm. We will also be since I was no more than 5 or 6 years old. It’s a huge venue, The Dallas Fort Worth so this year. We have lots of nice trophies just waiting to sit providing fun and educational activities for all individuals with lots of vendors from around the country, lots of dog lov- E Cavalier King Charles on your mantle!!! E Spaniel Club (DFW wishing to become more involved in the AKC and the ers, and of course lots of dogs! Th ere are usually big majors in CKCSC) is pleased to Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed. most breeds. Karen Cusick, Fred Becker, and myself will be See you in June! Everyone is invited to come and join us on April 11th. W announce that we have doing an hour-long presentation on our breed, answering Leslee Weiner-Pope, President W More information and updates available on our website questions and giving people the opportunity to get their received notifi cation from CKCSC of Greater Chicago www.dfwckcsc.com hands on actual Cavaliers! the AKC that we are eli- S Club member, Fred Becker, will also be doing a smaller S S gible to hold our fi rst Become a Member … S AKC Sanctioned B Become Involved.

54 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 55 and excitement that our Club reconvened in August after the and photographs, and to our wonderful “advertisers” who Cavalier Club Of Southern Arizona By Patriccia Batbie summer hiatus to resume meetings and begin activities. As provided such great support that the Club was able to pres- laughter, and general good humor ended with 50 belly bands the yellow school buses fi lled our neighborhoods and city ent a sizeable donation to the ACKCSC Charitable Trust. streets, the impact of the nation’s economic crisis on our local Th e successful completion of our second “B” Match, “A s the New Year dawns, so does being completed and delivered! Th anks to our resident tai- A lors Jean Yokley, Kelly Parker, Dian Albright, Linda Brown school children became increasingly more obvious as many Howl in the Park” was a real October treat! It was held once the promise of new and exciting and Pat Batbie. families had to choose between providing basic family neces- again at Reid Park, a great venue for such gatherings, and R possibilities for our little Cavalier R R February brought the welcome and wonderful news that sities and providing new educational tools for their young entries exceeded those for previous matches. Many thanks R Club and its members. Th e past our Club had been approved by the AKC for our fi rst Plan “A” children. Our Club and its leadership, committed to being an and kudos to our judge, Jane Estabrook of Desert Sky your Breed magazine with an advertisement. Send your ad in this week before you get E year was a whirlwind of activities Match. We are anticipating this event will take place in April active participant in the larger Tucson Community, chose Cavaliers of Prescott, AZ. Her kind words of encouragement E SUPPORT and programs and we eagerly of this year and will include scheduled testing for the Canine this year to support the ShyAnn Kindness Project, an orga- and gentle suggestions to new exhibitors, praise for our junior busy and forget. See your dog in print; send your brags and photos in now. We can take care of your layout for you anticipate the opportunities that Good Citizen recognition as well. We have had wonderful nization that collects and distributes new school supplies to handlers, and consummate professionalism and good humor if you are not sure what you want or just don’t have time. REMEMBER article contributions are always welcome. G will present themselves in this success with this program and look forward to exceptional children in need in the Tucson area. Committed to fostering in judging out of doors on one of the hottest October days in G New Year. We have designated 2010 results once again. education and educational opportunities in our area, we pur- Tucson history are hallmark characteristics that made her an Royal Dispatch Mailing Information chased and collected new backpacks, notebooks, and other outstanding choice as judge for this occasion. Now that’s as our “Year of Education” and are Participation in dog shows, matches and classes during SUBSCRIBERS - CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? Be sure you don’t miss an issue! Send your change of I essential school supplies for distribution by the ShyAnn “Cavalier Spirit”! I I planning events and activities that will our “Year of Opportunity” in 2009 has generated numerous I address to Carol Williams, 17912 NE 232nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA 98606. Kindness Project Volunteers. Christmas came early to our Club in the Desert this year expand both knowledge, and experience for our club and its invitations to participate in a variety of locally sponsored canine events, as well as a myriad of community activities. Th e month of September began with two new projects – bringing to a close a most phenomenal year. From educational O members. We began the year by partnering with Veterinary an educational program for our members and their canine workshops and programs in cavalier grooming, nutrition and O Specialty Center of Tucson to sponsor our very fi rst All We support our cavalier sister clubs in Arizona for their spe- cialty and club events as well as the local canine community. friends, the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC), health to the successful completion of two AKC Sanctioned Breed Clinic. Th e Clinic was so well received that we have Th e Club has elected to participate in the Arizona Animal and the Adopt-a-Street Program, a monthly commitment to “B” Matches, numerous community service projects and out- N decided to make this an annual event. Many thanks to N Fair in February. Th is annual event for the benefi t of SAFE the Tucson Community to keep a section of our city streets reach programs, the enception and completion of C’Est Si Marilyn Dhahir who chaired this wonderful event and her (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) is a well publicized and “clean, safe and beautiful”. Meeting on successive Saturdays, Bone, our canine cookbook, providing hospitality for visiting A committee who so adeptly kept the entire day running well attended activity that brings together people and clubs instructor Kelly Parker and club members worked diligently cavalier exhibitors as well as supporting events of our sister A smoothly and both participants and staff well pleased with from all walks of life in the Tucson and Pima County area for to master the requirements that would be included in the Arizona Cavalier and area All Breed Clubs, our little cavalier the day’s schedule and results. the benefi t of animals. Th is year we will provide an educa- AKC CGC test administered in conjunction with our Club club in Southern Arizona continues our journey onward and L tional booth with available information from AKC, the “B” Match in October. Each team of candidates completed upward toward AKC Licensure. We continue to believe that L Community, and the CKCS Club of Southern Arizona to all the classes, and together with other canines from the com- through focused eff orts, commitment, hard work, and the cavalier lovers and friends. In addition to meeting new people, munity entered and passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen desire to provide southern Arizona cavalier lovers, owners networking within the canine community, and partnering test administered by AKC Evaluator, Cindy James. and dog fanciers, a forum in which to learn more about this C with yet another organization, it is a wonderful opportunity Congratulations to instructor and club member, Kelly Parker, breed and its diversity, we can provide a warm and welcoming C to educate everyone about our royal spaniel. We will off er a and all of the participants and canine companions who suc- atmosphere for everyone, whether they are a “ novice”, or booth fostering responsible dog ownership as well as infor- cessfully completed this Program. We off er a special thanks “experienced” in the dog world. Whether the cavalier is “show” L mation regarding our club and to the AKC Evaluator, Cindy James, whose fl exibility in or “pet”, there are opportunities for every cavalier and their L the cavalier breed. scheduling appointments was a key component to our entries! owner to participate in one of the many available programs Our community project, Th is event was so well received, that it may continue to be an where their “star” can shine. Th is “year of opportunity” has U the Adopt-A-Street Program annual off ering. shown us a sampling of the myriad of programs available for U this month provided recogni- October is always a “howl” for both dog and owner. From conformation, the Canine Good B Th e unexpected appearance of 30 plus cavaliers into the tion for our commitment to our Club. Th e October meeting is a Citizen Program, rally and obedience to the therapy group B B Cavalier Rescue Program just before the Christmas holidays the Tucson Clean and Beautiful “howl-a-ween” theme costume party programs such as those off ered by the Delta Society and B posed many challenges. Jean Yokley, working with the Program by installing a sign for cavaliers and club members. Th e Gabriel’s Angels, the opportunities for involvement in the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust coor- identifying our Club and its creativity of our members is easily canine community in Tucson are many. As the strains of dinated the Cavalier Clubs of the state of Arizona’s response monthly commitment to main- refl ected in their choice of costumes Auld Lang Syne softly fi ll the dark, star- studded desert skies, N to some of these challenges. It was a learning experience for taining this section of for themselves and their canine we can refl ect on the many accomplishments of our Club in N our members who opened their hearts, homes and wallets to roadway. companions on this evening. “Trick 2009. We look with eager anticipation to the New Year, 2010, volunteer to assist. Successful placement of the cavaliers in We continue to work on or Treats” are always well received “A Year of Education” for our Club Members, the Canine E foster care closer to their original homes negated the need for our “Club Calendar Project” and the treat this evening was the Community in Southern Arizona, and continuation of our E our volunteers to assist at this time, but the experience was with an anticipated comple- unveiling of our marvelous canine outreach programs that have come to mean so much to our W very touching and heartwarming to all concerned. It is unfor- tion date of early fall. Our cookbook, C’Est Si Bone! Th is limited edition cookbook of Club and our Community. We hope to expand our knowl- W W tunate that this event reoccurs with disappointing frequency, members continue in classes in canine recipes submitted by canine owners worldwide, was edge and resources in the coming year and to continue to pro- W but knowing that we have members who stand ready to help Canine Good Citizenship, and Rally in addition to their obe- beautifully presented with an original art cover by renowned vide quality programs of exceptional merit to our membership S is so rewarding. We decided to schedule a “Belly Band Sewing dience, therapy and socialization classes. artist and cavalier lover and friend, Ken Ottinger, and was and off er an oasis of friendship and support to cavalier own- S Party” to provide these “essentials” for our little males in foster Th e warm summer months of triple digit temperatures in sold out in TWO DAYS! A second printing has been just as ers, exhibitors and clubs whose journeys and travels cross our care. A day dedicated to producing Belly Bands proved to be Tucson give rise to “cool” ideas in the fall to continue our successful with just a few remaining cookbooks available at southern path. more successful than planned. One day fi lled with teamwork, theme of “A Year of Opportunity”. It was with enthusiasm this time. Many thanks to everyone who submitted recipes 56 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 57 and excitement that our Club reconvened in August after the and photographs, and to our wonderful “advertisers” who Cavalier Club Of Southern Arizona By Patriccia Batbie summer hiatus to resume meetings and begin activities. As provided such great support that the Club was able to pres- laughter, and general good humor ended with 50 belly bands the yellow school buses fi lled our neighborhoods and city ent a sizeable donation to the ACKCSC Charitable Trust. streets, the impact of the nation’s economic crisis on our local Th e successful completion of our second “B” Match, “A s the New Year dawns, so does being completed and delivered! Th anks to our resident tai- A lors Jean Yokley, Kelly Parker, Dian Albright, Linda Brown school children became increasingly more obvious as many Howl in the Park” was a real October treat! It was held once the promise of new and exciting and Pat Batbie. families had to choose between providing basic family neces- again at Reid Park, a great venue for such gatherings, and R possibilities for our little Cavalier R R February brought the welcome and wonderful news that sities and providing new educational tools for their young entries exceeded those for previous matches. Many thanks R Club and its members. Th e past our Club had been approved by the AKC for our fi rst Plan “A” children. Our Club and its leadership, committed to being an and kudos to our judge, Jane Estabrook of Desert Sky your Breed magazine with an advertisement. Send your ad in this week before you get E year was a whirlwind of activities Match. We are anticipating this event will take place in April active participant in the larger Tucson Community, chose Cavaliers of Prescott, AZ. Her kind words of encouragement E SUPPORT and programs and we eagerly of this year and will include scheduled testing for the Canine this year to support the ShyAnn Kindness Project, an orga- and gentle suggestions to new exhibitors, praise for our junior busy and forget. See your dog in print; send your brags and photos in now. We can take care of your layout for you anticipate the opportunities that Good Citizen recognition as well. We have had wonderful nization that collects and distributes new school supplies to handlers, and consummate professionalism and good humor if you are not sure what you want or just don’t have time. REMEMBER article contributions are always welcome. G will present themselves in this success with this program and look forward to exceptional children in need in the Tucson area. Committed to fostering in judging out of doors on one of the hottest October days in G New Year. We have designated 2010 results once again. education and educational opportunities in our area, we pur- Tucson history are hallmark characteristics that made her an Royal Dispatch Mailing Information chased and collected new backpacks, notebooks, and other outstanding choice as judge for this occasion. Now that’s as our “Year of Education” and are Participation in dog shows, matches and classes during SUBSCRIBERS - CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? Be sure you don’t miss an issue! Send your change of I essential school supplies for distribution by the ShyAnn “Cavalier Spirit”! I I planning events and activities that will our “Year of Opportunity” in 2009 has generated numerous I address to Carol Williams, 17912 NE 232nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA 98606. Kindness Project Volunteers. Christmas came early to our Club in the Desert this year expand both knowledge, and experience for our club and its invitations to participate in a variety of locally sponsored canine events, as well as a myriad of community activities. Th e month of September began with two new projects – bringing to a close a most phenomenal year. From educational O members. We began the year by partnering with Veterinary an educational program for our members and their canine workshops and programs in cavalier grooming, nutrition and O Specialty Center of Tucson to sponsor our very fi rst All We support our cavalier sister clubs in Arizona for their spe- cialty and club events as well as the local canine community. friends, the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC), health to the successful completion of two AKC Sanctioned Breed Clinic. Th e Clinic was so well received that we have Th e Club has elected to participate in the Arizona Animal and the Adopt-a-Street Program, a monthly commitment to “B” Matches, numerous community service projects and out- N decided to make this an annual event. Many thanks to N Fair in February. Th is annual event for the benefi t of SAFE the Tucson Community to keep a section of our city streets reach programs, the enception and completion of C’Est Si Marilyn Dhahir who chaired this wonderful event and her (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) is a well publicized and “clean, safe and beautiful”. Meeting on successive Saturdays, Bone, our canine cookbook, providing hospitality for visiting A committee who so adeptly kept the entire day running well attended activity that brings together people and clubs instructor Kelly Parker and club members worked diligently cavalier exhibitors as well as supporting events of our sister A smoothly and both participants and staff well pleased with from all walks of life in the Tucson and Pima County area for to master the requirements that would be included in the Arizona Cavalier and area All Breed Clubs, our little cavalier the day’s schedule and results. the benefi t of animals. Th is year we will provide an educa- AKC CGC test administered in conjunction with our Club club in Southern Arizona continues our journey onward and L tional booth with available information from AKC, the “B” Match in October. Each team of candidates completed upward toward AKC Licensure. We continue to believe that L Community, and the CKCS Club of Southern Arizona to all the classes, and together with other canines from the com- through focused eff orts, commitment, hard work, and the cavalier lovers and friends. In addition to meeting new people, munity entered and passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen desire to provide southern Arizona cavalier lovers, owners networking within the canine community, and partnering test administered by AKC Evaluator, Cindy James. and dog fanciers, a forum in which to learn more about this C with yet another organization, it is a wonderful opportunity Congratulations to instructor and club member, Kelly Parker, breed and its diversity, we can provide a warm and welcoming C to educate everyone about our royal spaniel. We will off er a and all of the participants and canine companions who suc- atmosphere for everyone, whether they are a “ novice”, or booth fostering responsible dog ownership as well as infor- cessfully completed this Program. We off er a special thanks “experienced” in the dog world. Whether the cavalier is “show” L mation regarding our club and to the AKC Evaluator, Cindy James, whose fl exibility in or “pet”, there are opportunities for every cavalier and their L the cavalier breed. scheduling appointments was a key component to our entries! owner to participate in one of the many available programs Our community project, Th is event was so well received, that it may continue to be an where their “star” can shine. Th is “year of opportunity” has U the Adopt-A-Street Program annual off ering. shown us a sampling of the myriad of programs available for U this month provided recogni- October is always a “howl” for both dog and owner. From conformation, the Canine Good B Th e unexpected appearance of 30 plus cavaliers into the tion for our commitment to our Club. Th e October meeting is a Citizen Program, rally and obedience to the therapy group B B Cavalier Rescue Program just before the Christmas holidays the Tucson Clean and Beautiful “howl-a-ween” theme costume party programs such as those off ered by the Delta Society and B posed many challenges. Jean Yokley, working with the Program by installing a sign for cavaliers and club members. Th e Gabriel’s Angels, the opportunities for involvement in the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust coor- identifying our Club and its creativity of our members is easily canine community in Tucson are many. As the strains of dinated the Cavalier Clubs of the state of Arizona’s response monthly commitment to main- refl ected in their choice of costumes Auld Lang Syne softly fi ll the dark, star- studded desert skies, N to some of these challenges. It was a learning experience for taining this section of for themselves and their canine we can refl ect on the many accomplishments of our Club in N our members who opened their hearts, homes and wallets to roadway. companions on this evening. “Trick 2009. We look with eager anticipation to the New Year, 2010, volunteer to assist. Successful placement of the cavaliers in We continue to work on or Treats” are always well received “A Year of Education” for our Club Members, the Canine E foster care closer to their original homes negated the need for our “Club Calendar Project” and the treat this evening was the Community in Southern Arizona, and continuation of our E our volunteers to assist at this time, but the experience was with an anticipated comple- unveiling of our marvelous canine outreach programs that have come to mean so much to our W very touching and heartwarming to all concerned. It is unfor- tion date of early fall. Our cookbook, C’Est Si Bone! Th is limited edition cookbook of Club and our Community. We hope to expand our knowl- W W tunate that this event reoccurs with disappointing frequency, members continue in classes in canine recipes submitted by canine owners worldwide, was edge and resources in the coming year and to continue to pro- W but knowing that we have members who stand ready to help Canine Good Citizenship, and Rally in addition to their obe- beautifully presented with an original art cover by renowned vide quality programs of exceptional merit to our membership S is so rewarding. We decided to schedule a “Belly Band Sewing dience, therapy and socialization classes. artist and cavalier lover and friend, Ken Ottinger, and was and off er an oasis of friendship and support to cavalier own- S Party” to provide these “essentials” for our little males in foster Th e warm summer months of triple digit temperatures in sold out in TWO DAYS! A second printing has been just as ers, exhibitors and clubs whose journeys and travels cross our care. A day dedicated to producing Belly Bands proved to be Tucson give rise to “cool” ideas in the fall to continue our successful with just a few remaining cookbooks available at southern path. more successful than planned. One day fi lled with teamwork, theme of “A Year of Opportunity”. It was with enthusiasm this time. Many thanks to everyone who submitted recipes 56 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 57 San Diego CKSCS The Badgerland CKCSC By Ana Ruggeri Winners Bitch – Dovetail Darlin – owned by Marilyn everyone! Ray Guarascio, ACKCSC’s district 6 Rescue Trust Mayfi eld, bred by Lori Eisenhath-Gordon he San Diego club held our second specialty on February e’ve had an exciting beginning to the year representativerepresentative was was present present to to answer answer LOTS LOTS of of questions questions T Best Bred By Exhibitor – Duncan Darling – Owned by W about Cavalier rescue. Th ere is a lot of interest in our area to 26th. It was a wonderful show with judging by Allan Reznick already. Badgerland CKCSC held its annual Marilyn Mayfi eld, Jane and Pat Lynch, bred by Mairlyn help with fostering and transporting dogs if the need arises. R forfor puppypuppy andand veteranveteran sweepssweeps andand AKCAKC judgejudge DavidDavid KirklandKirkland Awards Banquet on January 23, R R Mayfi eld and Reita Swinney Th is event brings in over 10,000 visitors and I think I can say R forfor conformation.conformation. ThTh ee themetheme forfor thisthis year’syear’s specialtyspecialty waswas “It’s“It’s Best Puppy – Cottfordcourt by the Dawns Early Light – 2010 in Oshkosh, WI to recognize thatthat everyevery oneone ofof themthem stoppedstopped toto seesee thethe Cavaliers!Cavaliers! WeWe werewere EE Showtime”. Since we had set a trend last year of ‘time’, all the Owned and Bred by Sue Miller and Gwen Crawford all the new accomplishments of our toldtold byby otherother exhibitorsexhibitors thatthat theythey couldn’tcouldn’t getget closeclose toto ourour EE trophiestrophies were were clocks clocks relating relating to to fi fi lm,lm, fi fi lmlm reels reels and and other other Best Veteran – CH Mayfi eld Catch Me If You Kahn – dogs and their owners. Elaine Lesko booth because the crowd was so thick! Th e dogs slept very assorted novelties. Our celebratory dinner was exquisitely Owned by Tami and Jef Byroads, bred by Marilyn put together a slide show of our mem- well that night. We have some future opportunities to do this GG decorated by our own Martha Stewart who really is Karen Mayfi eld bers and events, from pictures that again and are very seriously considering it. We can only go GG Quarles. She outdid herself with the show time theme. Best Stud Dog – CH Mayfi eld Ace of Hearts – Owned by sheshe obtainedobtained fromfrom ourour members.members. forwardforward fromfrom here.here. OurOur clubclub membersmembers areare soso willingwilling toto shareshare Dinner guests walked the red carpet as they entered into JefJef and and Tami Tami Byroads Byroads and and Mrilyn Mrilyn Mayfi Mayfi eld,eld, bred bred by by ItIt was was very very heart heart warming. warming. Sue Sue theirtheir knowledgeknowledge ofof thethe breed,breed, responsibleresponsible dogdog ownership,ownership, andand II Hollywood with the ‘streets’ lined with Cavalier walk of fame Marilyn Mayfi eld Koehler and Elaine Lesko planned the event with an Italian dogs in general. We are blessed to have such a great group! II stars.stars. AllAll thethe CavalierCavalier modelsmodels werewere appropriatelyappropriately dresseddressed inin Best Brood Bitch – Broberry Made For Me – Owned by Jim themetheme and and wonderful wonderful food. food. We We hadhad a a club club trivia trivia test test and and Badgerland CKCSC is working on our next Back to Back and CJ Brogan, bred by CJ Brogan and Marilyn tuxedostuxedos oror themedthemed costumescostumes andand thethe girlsgirls gotgot toto bebe glamor-glamor- awarded 2 great prizes. We had a raffl e and raised almost Specialties. Our dates are October 29, 2010 (Puppy Sweeps, OO Mayfi eld OO ous. Movie cameras, fi lm and stars highlighted the festive $250! Everyone had a great time and the accommodations JudgedJudged by by Patricia Patricia Kanan), Kanan), October October 30, 30, 2010 2010 ( ( Judged Judged by by Annette Jones) and October 31, 2010 (Halloween!) ( Judged theme.theme. CulminatingCulminating thethe weekend,weekend, ourour clubclub wonwon fifi rstrst placeplace Sweepstakes were phenomenal as usual. by Ted Eubank). We plan to have a costume parade for dogs NN forfor ourour MeetMeet thethe BreedBreed BoothBooth atat thethe SilverSilver BayBay KennelKennel clubclub Best Puppy in Sweeps – Cailloux Butter Pecan – owned by Th en, this past Saturday, February 6, 2010, members of NN and their people. We will have a SPOOKTACULAR Stephanie Hart, bred by Stephanie Hart and Nikol thethe BadgerlandBadgerland clubclub attendedattended andand mannedmanned aa “Meet “Meet thethe Breed”Breed” dog show. Club members Susan Rundles and Kathy Granite TIME! Please set the dates aside and come visit Wisconsin Litwin booth at the annual Pet Expo in Milwaukee, WI. We had AA built a warm English cottage complete with fi replace, Cavalier inin October,October, 2010.2010. AA rugs,rugs, lacelace coveredcovered tables,tables, paintingspaintings onon windowedwindowed wallswalls andand Best Opposite Sex to Best Puppy in Sweeps – Cottfordcourt puppies and dogs of various ages, happy to meet anyone and actual family portraits with children and Cavaliers. It was Born on the 4th of July – owned by Mike and Anna Lamberth, Gwen Crawford and Sue Miller, bred by LL quite a ‘show’ stopper! Up next for our club is our spring LL Gwen Crawford and Sue Miller health clinic, followed by our spring fl ing fun day. We look Best Veteran in Sweeps – CH Rattlebridge Costume Party forwardforward toto aa greatgreat 2010.2010. – Owned by Tami and Jeff Byroads, bred by Meredith Johnson-SnyderJohnson-Snyder CC Th e following are show results: Best Opposite Sex to Best Veteran in Sweeps – CH Mayfi eld CC BISS and Best of Winners – Maibee Perfet Pitch – owner Catch Me If You Kahn,, ownedowned byby TamiTami andand JeffJeff Byroads,Byroads, Crizwood Kennels, bred by Mrs. H Waters bred by Marilyn Mayfi eld LL BOSS – CH Aranel With Love – owned by Jennifer LL Flowers-Foster bred by Rick Aldous and Mark Smith U Award of Merit – CH Mcytation Irish Blessing – owned U U and bred by Marji McCormick U BB BB SUPPORT your Breed magazine with an Cailloux advertisement. Send your ad in this week before you Butter Pecan get busy and forget. See your dog in print; send your NN brags and photos in now. We can take care of your NN layoutlayout forfor youyou ifif youyou areare notnot suresure whatwhat youyou wantwant oror justjust don’tdon’t havehave time.time. REMEMBERREMEMBER articlearticle contribu-contribu- EE tionstions areare alwaysalways welcome.welcome. EE WW Royal Dispatch Mailing Information WW SUBSCRIBERS - CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? Be sure you don’t miss an issue! Send SS your change of address to Carol Williams, 17912 NE SS 232nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA 98606.

58 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 59 San Diego CKSCS The Badgerland CKCSC By Ana Ruggeri Winners Bitch – Dovetail Darlin – owned by Marilyn everyone! Ray Guarascio, ACKCSC’s district 6 Rescue Trust Mayfi eld, bred by Lori Eisenhath-Gordon he San Diego club held our second specialty on February e’ve had an exciting beginning to the year representativerepresentative was was present present to to answer answer LOTS LOTS of of questions questions T Best Bred By Exhibitor – Duncan Darling – Owned by W about Cavalier rescue. Th ere is a lot of interest in our area to 26th. It was a wonderful show with judging by Allan Reznick already. Badgerland CKCSC held its annual Marilyn Mayfi eld, Jane and Pat Lynch, bred by Mairlyn help with fostering and transporting dogs if the need arises. R forfor puppypuppy andand veteranveteran sweepssweeps andand AKCAKC judgejudge DavidDavid KirklandKirkland Awards Banquet on January 23, R R Mayfi eld and Reita Swinney Th is event brings in over 10,000 visitors and I think I can say R forfor conformation.conformation. ThTh ee themetheme forfor thisthis year’syear’s specialtyspecialty waswas “It’s“It’s Best Puppy – Cottfordcourt by the Dawns Early Light – 2010 in Oshkosh, WI to recognize thatthat everyevery oneone ofof themthem stoppedstopped toto seesee thethe Cavaliers!Cavaliers! WeWe werewere EE Showtime”. Since we had set a trend last year of ‘time’, all the Owned and Bred by Sue Miller and Gwen Crawford all the new accomplishments of our toldtold byby otherother exhibitorsexhibitors thatthat theythey couldn’tcouldn’t getget closeclose toto ourour EE trophiestrophies were were clocks clocks relating relating to to fi fi lm,lm, fi fi lmlm reels reels and and other other Best Veteran – CH Mayfi eld Catch Me If You Kahn – dogs and their owners. Elaine Lesko booth because the crowd was so thick! Th e dogs slept very assorted novelties. Our celebratory dinner was exquisitely Owned by Tami and Jef Byroads, bred by Marilyn put together a slide show of our mem- well that night. We have some future opportunities to do this GG decorated by our own Martha Stewart who really is Karen Mayfi eld bers and events, from pictures that again and are very seriously considering it. We can only go GG Quarles. She outdid herself with the show time theme. Best Stud Dog – CH Mayfi eld Ace of Hearts – Owned by sheshe obtainedobtained fromfrom ourour members.members. forwardforward fromfrom here.here. OurOur clubclub membersmembers areare soso willingwilling toto shareshare Dinner guests walked the red carpet as they entered into JefJef and and Tami Tami Byroads Byroads and and Mrilyn Mrilyn Mayfi Mayfi eld,eld, bred bred by by ItIt was was very very heart heart warming. warming. Sue Sue theirtheir knowledgeknowledge ofof thethe breed,breed, responsibleresponsible dogdog ownership,ownership, andand II Hollywood with the ‘streets’ lined with Cavalier walk of fame Marilyn Mayfi eld Koehler and Elaine Lesko planned the event with an Italian dogs in general. We are blessed to have such a great group! II stars.stars. AllAll thethe CavalierCavalier modelsmodels werewere appropriatelyappropriately dresseddressed inin Best Brood Bitch – Broberry Made For Me – Owned by Jim themetheme and and wonderful wonderful food. food. We We hadhad a a club club trivia trivia test test and and Badgerland CKCSC is working on our next Back to Back and CJ Brogan, bred by CJ Brogan and Marilyn tuxedostuxedos oror themedthemed costumescostumes andand thethe girlsgirls gotgot toto bebe glamor-glamor- awarded 2 great prizes. We had a raffl e and raised almost Specialties. Our dates are October 29, 2010 (Puppy Sweeps, OO Mayfi eld OO ous. Movie cameras, fi lm and stars highlighted the festive $250! Everyone had a great time and the accommodations JudgedJudged by by Patricia Patricia Kanan), Kanan), October October 30, 30, 2010 2010 ( ( Judged Judged by by Annette Jones) and October 31, 2010 (Halloween!) ( Judged theme.theme. CulminatingCulminating thethe weekend,weekend, ourour clubclub wonwon fifi rstrst placeplace Sweepstakes were phenomenal as usual. by Ted Eubank). We plan to have a costume parade for dogs NN forfor ourour MeetMeet thethe BreedBreed BoothBooth atat thethe SilverSilver BayBay KennelKennel clubclub Best Puppy in Sweeps – Cailloux Butter Pecan – owned by Th en, this past Saturday, February 6, 2010, members of NN and their people. We will have a SPOOKTACULAR Stephanie Hart, bred by Stephanie Hart and Nikol thethe BadgerlandBadgerland clubclub attendedattended andand mannedmanned aa “Meet “Meet thethe Breed”Breed” dog show. Club members Susan Rundles and Kathy Granite TIME! Please set the dates aside and come visit Wisconsin Litwin booth at the annual Pet Expo in Milwaukee, WI. We had AA built a warm English cottage complete with fi replace, Cavalier inin October,October, 2010.2010. AA rugs,rugs, lacelace coveredcovered tables,tables, paintingspaintings onon windowedwindowed wallswalls andand Best Opposite Sex to Best Puppy in Sweeps – Cottfordcourt puppies and dogs of various ages, happy to meet anyone and actual family portraits with children and Cavaliers. It was Born on the 4th of July – owned by Mike and Anna Lamberth, Gwen Crawford and Sue Miller, bred by LL quite a ‘show’ stopper! Up next for our club is our spring LL Gwen Crawford and Sue Miller health clinic, followed by our spring fl ing fun day. We look Best Veteran in Sweeps – CH Rattlebridge Costume Party forwardforward toto aa greatgreat 2010.2010. – Owned by Tami and Jeff Byroads, bred by Meredith Johnson-SnyderJohnson-Snyder CC Th e following are show results: Best Opposite Sex to Best Veteran in Sweeps – CH Mayfi eld CC BISS and Best of Winners – Maibee Perfet Pitch – owner Catch Me If You Kahn,, ownedowned byby TamiTami andand JeffJeff Byroads,Byroads, Crizwood Kennels, bred by Mrs. H Waters bred by Marilyn Mayfi eld LL BOSS – CH Aranel With Love – owned by Jennifer LL Flowers-Foster bred by Rick Aldous and Mark Smith U Award of Merit – CH Mcytation Irish Blessing – owned U U and bred by Marji McCormick U BB BB SUPPORT your Breed magazine with an Cailloux advertisement. Send your ad in this week before you Butter Pecan get busy and forget. See your dog in print; send your NN brags and photos in now. We can take care of your NN layoutlayout forfor youyou ifif youyou areare notnot suresure whatwhat youyou wantwant oror justjust don’tdon’t havehave time.time. REMEMBERREMEMBER articlearticle contribu-contribu- EE tionstions areare alwaysalways welcome.welcome. EE WW Royal Dispatch Mailing Information WW SUBSCRIBERS - CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? Be sure you don’t miss an issue! Send SS your change of address to Carol Williams, 17912 NE SS 232nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA 98606.

58 Th e Royal Dispatch Regional Club News Spring 2010 59 TheThe BayBay AreaArea CavalierCavalier Club,Club, Inc.Inc. ByBy JoJo AnneAnne MittelmanMittelman ColumbiaColumbia RiverRiver CKCSCCKCSC ByBy CarolCarol WilliamsWilliams SUPPORTSUPPORT youryour BreedBreed magazinemagazine withwith anan advertisement.advertisement. SendSend youryour adad inin thisthis weekweek beforebefore youyou getget UnderUnder Peter Peter J. J. Green Green BOB BOB was was Ch. Ch. Magical Magical Touch Touch at at samesame peoplepeople whowho deliverdeliver MealsMeals onon WheelsWheels toto peoplepeople deliverdeliver busybusy andand forget.forget. SeeSee youryour dogdog inin print;print; sendsend youryour bragsbrags andand photosphotos inin now.now. WeWe cancan taketake carecare ofof youryour layoutlayout forfor youyou ifif youyou areare notnot suresure whatwhat youyou wantwant oror justjust don’tdon’t havehave time.time. REMEMBERREMEMBER articlearticle contributionscontributions areare alwaysalways welcome.welcome. JudylandJudyland owned owned by by Jo Jo Anne Anne Mittelman, Mittelman, BOS BOS was was Ch. Ch. olumbiaolumbia RiverRiver CKCSCCKCSC thethe Animeals.Animeals. CC OurOur membersmembers areare nownow gearinggearing upup forfor ourour HealthHealth ClinicClinic inin nn JanuaryJanuary 2010,2010, wewe heldheld ourour LuxxarLuxxar CaraCara MiaMia ownedowned byby DenaDena Fennel,Fennel, BOWBOW waswas LiliumLilium startedstarted outout thethe yearyear withwith aa II BloominBloomin Viola Viola owned owned by by Todd Todd McCoy McCoy and and WD WD was was April.April. OurOur clinicclinic isis openopen toto allall breedsbreeds andand inin additionaddition toto hav-hav- RoyalRoyal DispatchDispatch MailingMailing InformationInformation RR yearlyyearly heart heart and and eye eye clinic clinic at at wonderfulwonderful presentation presentation by by RR CarringtonCarrington Candyman Candyman owned owned by by Carole Carole and and Geoff Geoff inging eyeeye examsexams byby anan ophthalmologistophthalmologist andand heartheart examsexams byby aa SUBSCRIBERSSUBSCRIBERS -- CHANGINGCHANGING YOUR YOUR ADDRESS?ADDRESS? BeBe suresure youyou don’tdon’t missmiss anan issue!issue! SendSend youryour changechange ofof BishopBishop Ranch Ranch Veterinary Veterinary Dr.Dr. Amy Amy Randall Randall of of the the cardiologist,cardiologist, thanksthanks toto thethe doctordoctor andand herher staffstaff atat ourour hosthost Brunning.Brunning. BestBest PuppyPuppy waswas QuailQuail GardenGarden KilkennyKilkenny ownedowned addressaddress toto CarolCarol Williams,Williams, 1791217912 NENE 232nd232nd Ave.,Ave., BrushBrush Prairie,Prairie, WAWA 98606.98606. EE ClinicClinic inin SanSan Ramon,Ramon, CA.CA. WeWe byby JoJo AnneAnne MiitelmanandMiitelmanand LindaLinda Geller.Geller. ItIt waswas aa bitbit overcastovercast AnimalAnimal Allergy Allergy and and Ear Ear clinic,clinic, thethe EastEast PaddenPadden AnimalAnimal HospitalHospital inin Vancouver,Vancouver, WA,WA, EE hadhad Dr.Dr. AnnaAnna Barrett,Barrett, boardboard cer-cer- asas January January days days are are in in the the Bay Bay Area Area , , however, however, it it did did not not Clinic.Clinic. Th Th isis presentation presentation wewe areare ableable toto offoff erer vaccines,vaccines, hip,hip, elbowelbow andand patellapatella x-rays,x-rays, tifitifi eded cardiologistcardiologist whowho testedtested dampendampen spirits spirits at at the the bench bench or or around around the the ring—it ring—it is is waswas open open to to everyone everyone and and thyroidthyroid testing,testing, microchippingmicrochipping andand more.more. WeWe callcall itit aa One-One- GG 5656 hearts hearts and and Dr. Dr. Dennis Dennis anan annual annual show show that that people people seem seem to to have have a a lot lot of of ourour guest guest included included some some StopStop HealthHealth ShoppingShopping Center.Center. GG Hacker,Hacker, BoardBoard certificertifi eded ophthalmologistophthalmologist whowho testedtested 3838 eyes.eyes. enthusiasmenthusiasm for.for. generalgeneral practice practice veterinari- veterinari- WeWe are are so so fortunate fortunate to to be be able able to to have have East East Padden Padden Animal Animal WeWe hadhad aa greatgreat turnturn outout forfor bothboth eyeseyes andand hearts.hearts. A A bigbig thankthank JoJo AnnAnn Weise,Weise, inin herher newnew rolerole asas ViceVice President,President, isis begin-begin- ansans whowho camecame toto learnlearn andand askask questionsquestions aboutabout allergiesallergies andand HospitalHospital asas ourour hosthost clinic.clinic. ItIt isis aa beautiful,beautiful, newnew clinicclinic withwith II youyou toto MollyMolly HughesHughes andand JoJo AnnAnn WeiseWeise andand allall otherother volun-volun- ningning toto organizeorganize ourour programsprograms forfor thisthis yearyear thatthat areare heldheld inin earear problems.problems. Dr.Dr. Randall’sRandall’s includedincluded aa sectionsection onon PSOMPSOM plentyplenty ofof roomroom inside,inside, plentyplenty ofof parkingparking andand somesome wonderful,wonderful, II teersteers whowho helpedhelped toto putput onon thethe Clinic!Clinic! conjunctionconjunction with with our our meetings. meetings. Th Th e e FebruaryFebruary meetingmeeting willwill bebe andand it’sit’s symptomssymptoms andand explainedexplained whatwhat itit waswas andand howhow itit cancan caringcaring people.people. OO ThTh ee GoldenGolden GateGate KennelKennel ClubClub showshow waswas heldheld JanuaryJanuary 3030 atat aa newnew locationlocation inin Pleasanton,Pleasanton, Dogtopia.Dogtopia. OurOur guestguest speakerspeaker bebe corrected.corrected. EveryoneEveryone waswas muchmuch betterbetter informedinformed afterafter herher ThTh enen on on to to our our second second B/OBB/OB match match which which wewe will will be be OO andand 31, 31, 2010 2010 at at Th Th ee Cow Cow Palace. Palace. Th Th ee BACKCSC BACKCSC had had a a willwill bebe NoelleNoelle Pilat.Pilat. SheShe willwill bebe introducingintroducing membersmembers andand presentation.presentation. holdingholding on on June June 26th, 26th, in in conjunction conjunction with with the the Clackamas Clackamas decorateddecorated benched benched section. section. We We had had educational educational materials materials guestsguests toto Rally.Rally. SheShe willwill dodo aa RallyRally demonstrationdemonstration andand peoplepeople ThTh isis timetime ofof yearyear isis aa littlelittle slowslow forfor showsshows inin thethe PacifiPacifi c c KennelKennel ClubClub allall breedbreed showsshows inin Canby,Canby, OR.OR. We We areare support-support- NN suchsuch as as the the breed breed standard standard available available for for the the public public and and we we had had willwill be be able able to to participate participate with with their their Cavaliers. Cavaliers. Once Once again, again, we we NorthwestNorthwest butbut atat ourour fifi rstrst showsshows ofof thethe yearyear ourour membersmembers inging thethe entriesentries atat bothboth ofof thethe allall breedbreed showsshows andand thethe matchmatch NN quitequite aa lotlot ofof visitorsvisitors stopstop toto askask questionsquestions aboutabout Cavaliers.Cavaliers. willwill bebe offoff eringering RallyRally atat ourour OctoberOctober SpecialtySpecialty inin 20102010 andand diddid well.well. ThTh ereere areare severalseveral dogsdogs withinwithin ourour groupgroup whowho onlyonly willwill bebe heldheld ½½ hourhour afterafter BestBest InIn ShowShow onon Saturday.Saturday. WeWe areare OurOur judgingjudging panelpanel consistedconsisted ofof Ms.Ms. BethBeth SweigartSweigart andand Mr.Mr. thisthis isis aa goodgood wayway forfor peoplepeople toto getget somesome fifi rsthandrsthand experienceexperience needneed oneone oror twotwo moremore pointspoints toto fifi nish.nish. ThTh atat elusiveelusive oneone pointpoint lookinglooking forwardforward toto aa goodgood entryentry andand aa lotlot ofof funfun atat thatthat show.show. AA PeterPeter J.J. Green.Green. UnderUnder Ms.Ms. SweigartSweigart BOBBOB waswas Ch.Ch. LyricLyric ‘s‘s withwith Rally Rally to to see see if if they they enjoy enjoy this this kind kind of of performance performance event. event. isis soso frustrating!!frustrating!! ThTh ereere isis hospitalityhospitality plannedplanned whichwhich includesincludes aa potluckpotluck afterafter AA PennPenn PalPal ownedowned byby PatriciaPatricia York, York, BOSBOS waswas Ch.Ch. 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ThTh ee LL KilkennyKilkenny ownedowned byby JoJo AnneAnne MittelmanMittelman andand LindaLinda Geller.Geller. CKCSCCKCSC ofof CentralCentral OklahomaOklahoma ByBy CarmenCarmen SpearsSpears CC CC HelloHello andand GreetingsGreetings fromfrom thethe CKCSCCKCSC ofof CentralCentral havinghaving aa supportedsupported entryentry onon FridayFriday JulyJuly 2.2. SaturdaySaturday JulyJuly 33 OklahomaOklahoma therethere willwill bebe aa CKCSCOCKCSCO supportedsupported entry.entry. ThTh eseese eventsevents willwill LL bebe inin conjunctionconjunction withwith thethe OklahomaOklahoma CityCity SummerSummer ClassicClassic LL JulyJuly 1-4.1-4. ThTh ee SummerSummer ClassicClassic cancan bebe countedcounted onon toto provideprovide majorsmajors allall days.days. ThTh ee followingfollowing peoplepeople areare scheduledscheduled toto judgejudge UU TThehe CKCSCO CKCSCO held held it’s it’s second second A A Match Match on on Sunday Sunday January January Cavaliers,Cavaliers, Richard Richard Bauer, Bauer, Michelle Michelle Billings, Billings, Sandra Sandra Goose Goose UU 3,3, 2010.2010. ThTh ee entryentry turnedturned outout veryvery nicenice withwith dogsdogs comingcoming Allen,Allen, andand Dr.Dr. RobertRobert Berndt.Berndt. WeWe planplan toto hosthost ourour awardaward BB fromfrom allall aroundaround Texas Texas andand Oklahoma.Oklahoma. ThTh ee matchmatch waswas judgedjudged winningwinning Meet Meet the the Breeds Breeds and and King King Charles Charles has has already already BB BB byby JulieJulie McIlwraithMcIlwraith conformationconformation andand DebbieDebbie HarrHarr diddid obe-obe- agreedagreed toto gracegrace ourour eventevent withwith hishis presence.presence. WeWe areare lookinglooking BB dience.dience. 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6060 ThTh ee RoyalRoyal DispatchDispatch TheRegionalRegional Royal ClubClub Dispatch NewsNews SpringSpring 20102010 6161 TheThe BayBay AreaArea CavalierCavalier Club,Club, Inc.Inc. ByBy JoJo AnneAnne MittelmanMittelman ColumbiaColumbia RiverRiver CKCSCCKCSC ByBy CarolCarol WilliamsWilliams SUPPORTSUPPORT youryour BreedBreed magazinemagazine withwith anan advertisement.advertisement. SendSend youryour adad inin thisthis weekweek beforebefore youyou getget UnderUnder Peter Peter J. J. Green Green BOB BOB was was Ch. Ch. Magical Magical Touch Touch at at samesame peoplepeople whowho deliverdeliver MealsMeals onon WheelsWheels toto peoplepeople deliverdeliver busybusy andand forget.forget. SeeSee youryour dogdog inin print;print; sendsend youryour bragsbrags andand photosphotos inin now.now. WeWe cancan taketake carecare ofof youryour layoutlayout forfor youyou ifif youyou areare notnot suresure whatwhat youyou wantwant oror justjust don’tdon’t havehave time.time. REMEMBERREMEMBER articlearticle contributionscontributions areare alwaysalways welcome.welcome. JudylandJudyland owned owned by by Jo Jo Anne Anne Mittelman, Mittelman, BOS BOS was was Ch. Ch. olumbiaolumbia RiverRiver CKCSCCKCSC thethe Animeals.Animeals. CC OurOur membersmembers areare nownow gearinggearing upup forfor ourour HealthHealth ClinicClinic inin nn JanuaryJanuary 2010,2010, wewe heldheld ourour LuxxarLuxxar CaraCara MiaMia ownedowned byby DenaDena Fennel,Fennel, BOWBOW waswas LiliumLilium startedstarted outout thethe yearyear withwith aa II BloominBloomin Viola Viola owned owned by by Todd Todd McCoy McCoy and and WD WD was was April.April. 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6060 ThTh ee RoyalRoyal DispatchDispatch RegionalRegional ClubClub NewsNews SpringSpring 20102010 6161 Coming to America The American Kennel Club • Using BreedSM Totals Spring 2010 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels AKC TopDogs Starting January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010 Alberica Blues Elegansza, not listed Total For Events Processed Through Sunday, FebruaryWins 14, 2010 Amantra Stagehand, not listed Defeated Sex BOB/V Charnell Cosmo, Mrs D Mc Carthy 9 194 Rank Name s D Glencross Oscar Wilde, Dr B & 189 1 CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisle D 8 Mrs S Henry s 167 2 CH Stepamgar King Of Memphi D 13 Homerbrent Merry Melissa, Mrs S Shidler 163 3 CH Mondrian V.H. Lamslag RE D 5 Kaishmar Carlos, Mrs J l Duross t 1 106 4 CH Grantilley Take Tha D Lisgarth Ocean Star, not listed e 92 5 CH Cinderlace Brambl D 4 t 89 Loranka’s Little Mermaid, not listed 6 CH Appealing Sir Rober D 5 k 81 Loranka’s Simply Enchanted, not listed 7 CH Bekenhall Jailhouse Roc D 4 t 79 Rabymar Katharina, Mrs M Rudkin 8 CH Darlington’s Brave Hear D 5 k 77 Rosscrea Alizadora, Mrs H Mohn 9 CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtal D 5 g 74 10 CH Mcytation Irish Blessin B 10 Ttitian Pocketpiece, not listed r 70 11 CH Sheeba Diamonds Are Foreve D 7 n 64 12 CH Kaceem’s Maine Attractio D 5 r 59 13 CH Ricksbury Royal Defende D 4 e 54 14 CH Hickoryridge Tartan Prid D 2 k 46 15 CH Shado Run Rush To Ministi s D 1 46 16 CH Jayba’s Gentlemens Quarterly At Signature B 2 44 16 CH Countrymanor Royal Jewel D 3 d 42 18 CH Magical Touch At Judylan D 3 d 42 19 CH Grantilley Goodwoo D 2 k 34 19 CH Kavalor Fenway Par D 1 w 34 21 CH Aragon Captain Jack Sparro B 1 u 33 21 CH Flying Colors Tiramas D 1 d 30 23 CH Der Hagen’s Livin Fast Fw B 1 e 27 24 Oakwood’s Enchanting Alic D 1 27 25 CH Mayfield Ace Of Hearts D 1 25 CH Lyric’s Pen-Pal

November 2009 Champions

CH Althof Starbucks Latte, Karin Ostmann CH Aranel Renaissance, Janet T Dalton & Gwen Wells CH Broadbay Miss Agnes, Virginia H Meredith CH Brookhaven Enchanted Quest For Truelegance, Valerie Cromer & John Cromer CH Crizwood’s Undeniable, Karen Ferrell & C M Wornall CH Dovetail Laurel, Karen K Chandor & Marilyn Mayfield CH Dovetail Taylor Made, Mary Ellen Troia CH Enduring Hot Fudge Sundae, Tara Palmer CH Flying Colors Challenger, Cheryl Anne Smith & Mrs. Cathy J. Gish CH Forestcreek Black Magic, Patsy Casey & Kevin Cline CH Huntcrest Penny Lane, Glenn Fulton & Sanford L Chertock & Leslee Weiner-Pope CH Huntingridge Victoria’s Secret, Donna B Schuster & Fritz Schuster CH Inkahoots Jamaica Me Crazy,Darlene Petralia CH Mayfield Flashy Dude, Kelley S Parker & Timothy S Parker CH Onnalea First Blush, Jane Meier CH Pinecrest Rockabyebaby, Ted Eubank CH Rattlebridge Truth Or Dare, Luann Stuver Rogers & Meredith Johnson-Snyder CH Redbud Shades Of Blue, Linda Spaeth & Andi Scott CH Sunjays First N Goal, Francine Hellman CH Timsar Master Spellmaker, Renee Bruns CH Willowyn Kismet At Fantasia, Susan Koehler & Elaine Lesko CH MACH Wystar Rock N Roll Angel RN XF, Kristine Kilfoil

62 The Royal Dispatch The American Kennel Club • Using All BreedSM Totals Cavalier King Charles Spaniels AKC TopDogs Starting January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010 Wins Total For Events Processed Through Sunday, FebruaryGroup 14, 2010 Wins BOB/V Defeated I II III IV Sex BIS 13 1,573 8 3 2 0 Rank Name D 0 9 1,299 2 1 1 1 1 CH Mondrian V.H. Lamslag RE D 0 8 270 0 0 1 0 2 CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles D 0 5 242 0 0 0 1 3 CH Stepamgar King Of Memphis D 0 5 235 1 0 0 1 4 CH Grantilley Take That D 0 5 220 1 0 0 1 5 CH Mcytation Irish Blessing D 0 10 204 1 0 0 0 6 CH Orchard Hill Shirmont Backtalk B 0 7 193 0 0 0 1 7 CH Sheeba Diamonds Are Forever D 0 1 166 0 0 1 0 8 CH Kaceem’s Maine Attraction D 0 1 147 0 0 1 0 9 Clamar Midnight Adam D 0 4 146 0 0 1 0 10 CH Forestcreek’s Lucky Number One D 0 5 144 0 0 1 0 11 CH Appealing Sir Robert D 0 2 142 0 0 0 1 12 CH Bekenhall Jailhouse Rock D 0 3 111 0 0 1 0 13 CH Kavalor Fenway Park D 0 1 110 0 0 0 1 14 CH Magical Touch At Judyland B 0 1 106 0 0 0 0 15 Oakwood’s Enchanting Alice D 0 4 81 0 0 0 0 16 CH Cinderlace Bramble D 0 5 64 0 0 0 0 17 CH Darlington’s Brave Heart D 0 4 59 0 0 0 0 18 CH Ricksbury Royal Defender D 0 2 54 0 0 0 0 19 CH Hickoryridge Tartan Pride D 0 1 46 0 0 0 0 20 CH Shado Run Rush To Ministik D 0 2 46 0 0 0 0 21 CH Jayba’s Gentlemens Quarterly At Signatures B 0 3 42 0 0 0 0 21 CH Countrymanor Royal Jewel D 0 1 34 0 0 0 0 23 CH Grantilley Goodwood D 0 1 34 0 0 0 0 24 CH Aragon Captain Jack Sparrow B 0 24 CH Flying Colors Tiramasu January 2010 Champions

CH Cobb’s Grand Performance, Lorraine K Cobb CH Cottfordcourt Sweet Dreams, Sue Minkler & Sue Miller & Ken Minkler & Gwen Crawford CH Countrymanor It’s Now Or Never, Robin Kowalski & Sandy Hesse CH Fleet Street Dazzle Me, Carol Williams & Hank Williams December 2009 Champions CH Forestcreek Intuition, Kevin Cline & Debra Cline CH Golden Vintage Cord Cabriolet RN, Debbie Motley CH Beckwith My Girl, Rebecca A Smith CH Harmony Juston, Dr. David Bryan Worthington & Mr. Glenn CH Elyzian Alexander The Great, Susan F Ellis & Diana E Schilling Richmond CH Hms Unthinkable Molly, Kate Davern & Dale Martin & Chase Monaco CH Harrington Pardon My French, Allyson Gonyo & Susan Gonyo CH Quartzite Apollo, Thomas C Faulkner & Rhonda L Blair CH Hillwood Diamond Jim, Margaret Miller & Juli Bennett CH Rossbonny Rebus, Cindy H Williams CH Lanola Santiago, Crizwood Kennels CH Wandris Thats Entertainment, Karen Cusick CH Laughing Nessun Dorma, Jo Anne Mittelman & Barbara Garnett- Wilson CH Lil Tails Simply Irresistible, Brenda Jean Bromley CH Mayfield Good Girl Gretel, Marilyn Mayfield CH Mayfield Sound The Trumpets, Kathie Lunbeck CH Nojo’s Creekside Tri ‘N Catch Me Now, William O Walker Jr. & © 2010 American Kennel Club Carla M Mathies & Patricia Walker © 2008 All rights reserved. No material may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission CH Sheeba Nettuno, Lindsy Reeser & Karen Rech from The American Kennel Club, Inc. The AKC has made every effort to insure the accuracy of its information. The CH Timberridge Lil Sister, Robbie Adams Bodden 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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