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February 2010 Volume 2 Issue 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Of Greater The Cavalier Atlanta Special Information:

Our next scheduled busi- Chronicle ness meeting is Tuesday March 2nd, 2010 at 7:30pm. The Board President’s Message meets from 6-7pm prior to the business meeting. WOW!! What a show! If you worked to make the show, tographers to take your cava- are one of the ones that banquet and auction a liers picture. Then if you The CKCSCGA conducts stayed home on February 4th, success. This includes the really want a fun time, sign up monthly business meet- then you really missed a trophy donors, the auction to come to the Auction and special treat. Over 100 donors and purchasers, all Banquet usually held on Friday ings at the Doubletree beautiful and fully groomed those who worked at the night. The auction items are Hotel Atlanta NE/ North- cavaliers were all around, all show, before the show and really “all things Cavalier”. lake located at: day long, and it was a afterwards. Thanks also to You won’t be disappointed, but loooong day. My favorite those of you who helped to remember to bring your 4156 LaVista Road, part was the puppy classes; entertain our judges and checkbook. Tucker GA 30084 they were so cute, these helped with the auction. This 770.938.1026 little ones going around the would not have happened Now, the show is over, it’s ring. Our show was a big without you. 2010 and it’s time to move on. Interested in success, not one negative MEMBERSHIP?? word did I hear. The ringside To all you non show and This club does not belong to Contact Sue Hardwick at food was wonderful as usual, associate members that have the Officers and Board, we [email protected] thanks to Mark Fitchpatrick, pet cavaliers...do not think need ALL our members to Judging was great, and that you would not have a fun make it a better club. Don’t everything went smooth. It time at the show! I think if just sit back and let the offi- was a very long day and all of each one of you were to come cers and board do all the us that were there had very to one of our specialties, you work, and make all the deci- tired feet with blisters. would be back each year. To sions. Step up to the plate, Inside this issue: sit ringside, hold your own come to meetings, get in- Friday night’s Auction and cavalier in your lap and watch volved, let someone know your President Message 1 Banquet was a big success as the Judge goes over each thoughts. March Speaker 2 at our new venue, the Hilton. one and finally narrows it I must tell you Sharon Utych down to just one cavalier that Let’s make a resolution to be Brags 3 did an outstanding job she/he believes represents a more active member in collecting items for the the AKC breed standard 2010! Funny Bones 8 Auction. The food for the better than another other banquet was delicious, and I that is in attendance is Dr Hendricks Opinion 11 believe everyone that awesome to watch. And if you attended had a fun time. are into all things Cavalier, we Auction Night 12 do have plenty of vendors Alice Alford, President Specialty Photos 17 A big thank you to all who with cavalier items, and pho- Editor’s Note 26 The Cavalier Chronicle Page 2

Our March Speaker— Elizabeth Barrett Please join us at our March obedience and agility titles. conference of the American meeting where we are fortu- She handled the 2007 DPCA Holistic Veterinary Medical nate to have Elizabeth Bar- National Best of Winners in Association. rett as our speaker. a class entry of over 225 dogs and bitches, and has Elizabeth Barrett was Elizabeth Barrett began successfully handled dogs certified in canine massage showing dogs in conforma- from five of the seven AKC therapy in 2002 and tion, obedience and later groups. In 2009 she was graduated with honors as a agility, in 1991 with the asked to judge the DPCA’s Registered Veterinary Elizabeth & AMDAMAS Richochet purchase of a black male Top 20 Conformation Event. Technician. Doberman. That dog went on to become the second Elizabeth has regularly Certified by the University male in the history of the been featured as an agility of Tennessee College of breed to obtain the AKC’s and physical therapy col- Veterinary Medicine and Master Agility Champion- umnist in the Doberman Physical Therapy, she “Women and cats ship. He was also one of Digest, has been reprinted manages Caring Canine four dogs that Elizabeth has will do as they in Front and Finish, and is Rehabilitation Center in handled into the Doberman featured as a contributing Stone Mountain, Georgia as please and men Pinscher Club of America’s author in the to Bob and Pat well as working at their (DPCA) Top 20 Agility rank- Hastings' Puppy Puzzle satellite office, Loving and dogs should ings. video-- Another Piece of Touch Animal Wellness and relax and get the Puzzle: Puppy Develop- Fitness Center in Midtown In addition to handling ment. She co-authored a Atlanta. used to the idea.” multiple breeds to Top 10 three hour presentation on conformation status, she Pain Management with an - Robert A has breeder/handled Emphasis on the Geriatric Heinlein several Dobermans to their Patient for the 2009 AKC championship,

CKCSCGA Regular Business Meeting Agenda— March 2, 2010

Agenda  Treasurer’s Report The CKCSCGA Executive Board meets from 6-7pm prior to  Call Meeting to Order  Committee Reports the reqular business meeting.  Welcome Visitors  Unfinished Business Social time is from 7-7:30 pm  Minutes of Previous  New Business Regular business meeting Meeting Read  Adjournment starts promptly at 7:30pm  President’s Report  Brags & Speaker  Secretary’s Report Page 3 The Cavalier Chronicle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta Brags

Congrats to our 2010 Specialty BOB Winner Ch Cinderlace Bramble at Jayba!!

Jayba Cavaliers (Pat Lander) - BOB for the 2nd consecutive year at the 2010 CKCSC Specialty Show of Greater Atlanta, Ch Cinderlace Bramble at Jayba. Mutable Specialty Best In Show, Group Winner. Bramble is always owner/handled by Patricia Lander. Breeder: Mr and Mrs A&T Vella Page 4 The Cavalier Chronicle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta Brags

Jayba Cavaliers (Pat Lander) - Best Bred by Exhibitor at the 2010 CKCSC of Greater Atlanta Specialty Jayba’s Sweet Tea (BISS CH Cinderlace Bramble at Jayba x CH Cinderlace Sally at Jayba). Breeder/Owner/Handler: Patricia Lander

Jayba Cavaliers (Pat & Michelle Lander) - Jordanic Mariella of Jayba “Ella” (Eng/Am CH Timsar Mr Moonlighter x En CH Jordanic Lira) earned her third major win 5-3-5 on Friday, February 5 at the Sawnee Mt KC show under breeder/ judge Nancy Liebes. Ella now just needs 2 points to earn her AKC CH title. Ella is proudly owned and showed by Michelle Lander, co-owned by Patricia Lander. Breeder is Helena Parker.

Jayba Cavaliers (Pat & Michelle Lander) - Jayba’s Don Juan “DJ” (CH Truluv Kiss ‘N Tell of Jayba x Jordanic Mariella), at 14 months of age, was WD and BOW for a 4 point major on Sunday, February 7 at the Lawrenceville KC show under breeder/judge Marilyn Mayfield. DJ was also the RWD on Saturday, February 6. Owner/Breeders are Michelle and Patricia Lander

Jayba Cavaliers (Pat Lander) - Jayba’s Dream Come True “Trudy” and her Handler, our friend Holly Majka, for an outstanding job. Holly and Trudy team in their first 3 show for a 1st in Am Bred on Thursday at the Specialty, RWB on Satur- day, February 6 and WB on Sunday, February 7 at the Lawrenceville KC show for a 4 point major! Owner/breeder is Patricia Lander Page 5 The Cavalier Chronicle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta Brags

Jayba Cavaliers would like to congratulate Signatures Cavaliers on CH Jayba’s Gentlemens Quarterly at Signatures “Andy” (CH Truluv Kiss ‘N Tell of Jayba x Jayba’s Cinderella). Andy earned an AOM at the 2010 Specialty under breeder/judge Shealagh Waters (UK) and was BOB on Sunday, February 7 at the Lawrenceville KC under breeder/judge Marilyn Mayfield. Andy finished his championship at just a year of age and we are looking forward to a bright “specials” future for this young star and his handler, Larry Crane. Owner Melissa Crane, breeder Patricia Lander

Jayba Cavaliers (Pat Lander) are also especially proud of Jayba’s Moose Track “Chip” (BISS CH Cinderlace Bramble at Jayba x CH Cinderlace Sally at Jayba) on his WD and BOW for a 5 point major at the 2010 CKCSC of Greater Atlanta Specialty. Owners Hollis & Carol Land, co-owner and breeder Patricia Lander.

Southern Knights Cavaliers (Vickie Herring) - at the CKCSC of Greater Atlanta Specialty on February 4, Charnell Cosmopolitan “Tanner” took RWD under judge Shealagh Waters. Page 6 The Cavalier Chronicle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta Brags

Dixie Westmoreland is bragging on her beautiful Betty (OkayC Expresso at Brookhaven, C-TEX, CDG, TDIA). On January 10, Betty passed the test for Disaster Stress Relief Therapy conducted by Therapy Dogs International. The testing was nearly 10 hours long, but this now means that Betty can be a therapy dog to people affected by diasters similar to 9/11 or Katrina!

Castlekeep Cavaliers (Marlene Anderson) is bragging on her Best in Sweeps Castlekeep Paloma Chiffon (CH Bramble x CH Damask) Owner is MJ Anderson and DC Campbell is Breeder/Owner Page 7 The Cavalier Chronicle Kibbles N Bits

Club Contact Information Georgia Coalition of Dog Clubs Inc

Sunshine: This is a watchdog group which our Club supports. Given the ever increasing anti- If you know of a member who has been ill, suffered a family loss, celebrated breeder legislation that is happening on a nationwide basis, we all need to stay a birth, marriage, etc. or JUST NEEDS CHEERING UP from the Club, please informed. Keep up with what is happening in Georgia by visiting their website! notify Maureen Miles at 770-460-9197 or [email protected] www. georgiacaninecoalition.org

Change of Information: Member News If you have a change in address, phone/mobile number or email address, please contact Sue Hardwick at [email protected] Congrats to Holly Majka on assuming the role of Regional Rescue Director over District 4 which includes AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, SC. Some Breeder Referral: of these states are not under the ACKCSC Rescue umbrella but are still Please send all changes, corrections or additions to your breeder referral in District 4. Thanks to Jennifer Wehking for all her work during the time listing on the Club website to Vickie Herring at [email protected] she had held this position.

Peanut Butter Cookies Did You Know??? The AKC released the following information on January 27th Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour PET PREFERENCES: 1999– 2009 2 cup wheat germ Some of the most notable recent trends in the past decade include: The most popular pets with the biggest increase in rankings over 1 cup peanut butter the last decade included the Bulldog (from 21st to 7th); French Bull- 1 egg dog (from 73rd to 24th); Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (from 58th 1/4 cup canola oil to 25th) and the making the largest leap the Havanese (from 92nd 1/2 cup water to 32nd). 1/2 tsp salt

Directions: Mix all dry ingredients together and add egg, oil, peanut butter and water. Mix into a dough and roll out to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.

You can cut out shapes using a cookie cutter or design your own using a knife.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. You can store these in a sealed container in the fridge for several weeks or you can freeze them and use as needed.

Obtained from thelittlefoxes.net website Page 8 The Cavalier Chronicle

FUNNY BONES!!! Ok all you CKCSC of Greater ATL members! You have got to have some pictures that you want to share with the group! Action shots, funny pictures, pictures that make you go AWWWW….you know what I mean! They can even be of your (dare I say it??) non-cavalier pets!! Just email a quality digital photo- graph with a short description to Sharon Onorato Utych at [email protected]! We can’t wait to see them!!! Thanks to our contributors...

Betty is ready to celebrate St. Patty’s with a gleam in her eye! And Cricket, Dixie’s beloved cavalier, loved to celebrate too! Solo (on the left) and River are asking mom—”Who has the longest ears??” - Jeff & Was that a lip smackin pint Cric N Lick had Vickie Herring or what? Cricket celebrates St. Patty’s at the Rainbow Bridge with all our beloved cavaliers! - Dixie Westmoreland

Finn and his best buddy, Will the Boston, having one last soccer ball fight through the house before Will moved to LA. This is how they used to run through the house with the ball, looking like a 2 headed, 8 legged mutant! - Jim & Sharon Utych MacGreggor enjoying the recent Georgia “blizzard” . And a new use for snoods...doggie ear muffs for playing in the snow! - Linda Whitmire Page 9 The Cavalier Chronicle

MacGreggor’s buddy Harrison is showing him how to totally enjoy the snow by romping through it!- Linda Whitmire Betty is outside checking out the first bits of snow that are falling at the Westmoreland house. - Dixie Westmoreland

Lil Sammy is not so sure of what is falling down from the sky,, but she was out there enjoying herself as the snow got deeper! - Dixie Westmoreland Page 10 The Cavalier Chronicle

The Magical Cotton Ball We are starting a new article …not the cosmetic puffs that are cases the dog will be just fine. of “home remedies”. If you made of man-made fibers. Also, would like to share a home buy a quart of half-and-half and An Actual Experience: Ann remedy, please email Sharon put it in the freezer. Bramgardner of the Welsh Terrier for inclusion into the Chronicle. Club of America. Our first home remedy is pro- Should your dog eat glass orna- I can personally vouch for the vided by Mark Fitchpatrick. ments: Defrost the half-and-half in cotton ball treatment. While I was the microwave and pour some in a at the vet waiting for him to re- This article written by Sandy bowl. Dip cotton balls into the turn from lunch, a terrified woman Brock was published in the Fall cream and feed them to your dog. ran in with a litter of puppies who 2009 issue of The Royal Dis- had demolished a wooden crate patch and is shared here with Dogs 10 – 50 pounds should eat 3 along with large, open staples. their permission. – 5 balls and larger dogs should The young vet had taken x-rays eat 5 – 7. Dogs seem to like these which did show that each of the Although it addresses a holiday strange treats and eat them read- puppies had swallowed several emergency, it is a remedy that ily. As the cotton works it’s way open staples. He was preparing we need to remember all 365 through the digestive tract it will them for surgery when my won- …” I can personally days during the year. What do find all the glass pieces and wrap derful vet came in and said, “No vouch for the cotton you do if you puppy (or mis- itself around them. surgery.” I watched him wet sev- chievous older dog) gets into Even the teeniest shards of glass eral cotton balls and pop them ball treatment...This is your holiday decorations and will be caught and wrapped in the down the puppy’s throats. Within a lesson I learned in eats some of the glass orna- cotton fibers and the cotton will 24 hours every staple was ac- the mid 1960’s and ments? This potential mishap protect the intestines from dam- counted for. This is a lesson I have had to use can darken even the brightest age by the glass. You dog’s stools learned in the mid 1960’s and have several times on my holiday season. will be really weird for a few days had to use several times on my brats”... The Procedure and you will have to be careful to brats. I wet the cotton balls and Before the holiday, go to the check for fresh blood or a tarry smear on some liverwurst and pharmacy and buy a bag or box appearance to the stool. If either they bolt it down and ask for of cotton balls. Be sure that of the latter symptoms appears, more. The cotton always comes you get the COTTON BALLS you should rush your dog to the out with the object safely imbed- vet for a check-up, but in most ded.

Elections are Fast Approaching! All regular (voting) mem- from the floor at the May ing willingness to be a candi- bers should plan on attend- meeting. The person being date. ing our Annual meeting in nominated from the floor- Remember, no person may be May as the election for the should also not decline when a candidate for more than Officers and Board mem- their name is proposed and if one position. bers will take place during the proposed candidate is this meeting. Additional not in attendance, the Questions? Check out Article nominations from the floor proposer shall present to the IV, Section 4 of our Club’s need to be made at the April Corresponding Secretary a bylaws on our website meeting by any voting written statement from the (www.ckscatlanta.org) member in attendance as proposed candidate signify- they will not be accepted Page 11 The Cavalier Chronicle Dr. Hendricks Opinion of Pedigree Dogs Exposed Certainly I would expect that This piece is in response to the BBC implied that purebred dogs are all veterinary institutions would Pedigree Dogs Exposed and the Today closely bred. Implied, but not said, was wholeheartedly support a rational show piece that highlighted the BBC the notion that mixed breed dogs are and organized response—I cer- program. Dr. Hendricks is the Dean of healthier. Already the public is en- tainly would. I note that the AKC, Veterinary Medicine at the Gilber S. Khan thralled by claims made by promoters through the convening of the Ca- School of Veterinary Medicine at the of mixed breeds – Labradoodles, nine Health Advisory Panel, whose University of Pennsylvania. Goldendoodles, and many other members are highly qualified and crosses of poodles and toy breeds as highly independent, is working to In 2008 BBC aired “Purebred Dogs well as small hounds – all with the develop clear, measurable im- Dr. Joan C. Hendricks, VMD, Exposed”, a program that had a dra- claim of cuteness and no human aller- provements in canine health. PhD matic impact on the purebred dog world gic reactions. However, high-quality When the Today show promotional in the UK. Recently, the show aired in scientific studies of mixed breed dogs piece aired, we received a number the US on BBC America and was pro- in comparison to purebred dogs are of contacts from breeders and moted on the Today Show. There is sorely lacking. others, many negative and some great concern among breeders and In contrast, there are many studies of very positive. At the University of those of us who work closely with breed- specific breeds. Breeders of purebred Pennsylvania's School of Veteri- ers that the American public might have dogs, individually, through their breed nary Medicine, we value and en- a negative view of purebred dogs as a clubs, and through the Canine Health courage academic freedom for all result of the documentary, as was Foundation, have for decades sup- our professors to express their …” not once was it clearly the case in the UK. ported research at veterinary and opinions, as they have come by other institutions to ensure knowledge them through years of rigorous mentioned that Because a faculty member of my school was interviewed both for the original about canine diseases, treatment, and training and research. As such, Dr. Cavalier breeders in documentary and for the Today Show above all, prevention. These efforts not Serpell is entitled to express his the UK and the US for promotion, I received a lot of feedback only benefit individual breeds, but opinions. years have supported from breeders. After a discussion with frequently other breeds, mixed breed Our goal at PennVet is to promote research efforts to Patty Kanan and Carol Williams, I agreed dogs, and in some cases, humans. animal health and we consider the Unlike human health studies, where the AKC an important partner in ad- eliminate this disease to write this commentary for the Cava- lier King Charles Spaniel Club as I am National Institutes of Health has an vancing understanding of genetics and other inherited concerned about the potential impact of annual budget in the billions, there is and disease. In fact, our faculty problems in the this documentary for several reasons. no public funding for such studies, so works hand-in-hand with the AKC breed”... The documentary focused on a few improvements in canine health rely on and I serve on the AKC's independ- breeds, among them the Cavalier King dog-lovers to fund them. In theory, ent canine health advisory board. Charles Spaniel. It highlighted syringo- organizations that support animal We recognize, too, that responsible hydromyelia, a disease that presents advocacy, like PETA, HSUS, and the breeders who aim to better the with visually dramatic images. Not once ASPCA could also be a source of fund- health and lineage of purebred was it mentioned that Cavalier breeders ing—they certainly have extraordinary dogs out-number irresponsible in the UK and the US for years have levels of funds—but these organiza- breeding practices and we aim to supported research efforts to eliminate tions have other priorities. None sup- educate and support those who do this disease and other inherited prob- ports studies to understand and im- act responsibly and ethically. I lems in the breed; studies are ongoing to prove animal health. The biggest or- believe this may be a moment for determine modes of inheritance and ganization that supports canine re- breed clubs to use their place in develop of genetic tests. search outside the purebred dog com- US society to teach the public That same negative focus was applied to munity is the Morris Animal Founda- about canine health problems, other breeds’ problems highlighted in tion—and its funding is spread among what they are doing to identify, the “expose”: epilepsy in boxers, breath- many species of animals, not just dogs. treat and prevent them, when they ing problems in bulldogs, pugs, and It is really in the dog breeders’ hands DO have the microphone such as at Pekingese, structural problems in Ger- to react appropriately to mitigate the the Invitational and Westminster man shepherds, and dermatitis in Wes- negative potential impact if the general dog shows. The AKC and breed ties. There was no mention of the efforts public takes “Purebred Dogs Exposed” clubs have an honored and impor- by breed clubs and the Kennel Club (UK) to heart with the same unquestioning tant role—fostering healthy breed- to support studies of these health prob- emotional intensity that they did in the ing practices, supporting canine lems in order to find ways to eliminate UK. health research, supporting train- them. Such negative emphasis and re- ing to make dogs better citizens— peated mention of the term “inbreeding” and of course their owners, too. (Cont pg 16) Page 12 The Cavalier Chronicle A Night at the Auction Page 13 The Cavalier Chronicle

A Very Big Thank You……..

The Auction Committee would like to acknowledge and thank the following vendors who so generously donated items to the 2010 Specialty Auction. Please be sure to visit their websites during the year!

Pets N Paint Gun Dog Supply Paws and Tails Trish Panzarella (Isle of Dogs) Crown Royale Professional Products Healthymouth Dream Land Pet Memorial Center The Winning Image The Perfect Movement Pooch on a Purse Taj Ma-Hound Bakery Spaniel Bowls NuVet Barbara Wilson Garnett Pooch Porch Café Prana Esthetics Plush Puppy Dog Lover Gift Baskets Lentil Beans Polydogz Designs Janet York The Universal Cavalier Monica Segal Chris Christensen Systems That’s My Dog! Leashes By Lyndale Wagging Tales Myra Savant Harris Doggie Stylish Belly Bands.net Oliver Bentley’s Barking Biscuits Wally Beds Puppy Hugger Pet Beds J & J Dog Supply Bead Leads 4 Paws Pottery Diamond Pet Food Products

Thank you to the following club members generously donated items:

Carol Lesley Linda Whitmire Alice Alford Mark Fitchpatrick Sharon Onorato Marlene Anderson Wesley Shirrell Kathryn Phipps Sonya Thompson & EZ Whelp Vickie Herring CKCSCGA Maureen Miles Brenda Martz Paul Ayers Carol Upthegrove Melissa Crane Ronnie Owings Dixie Westmoreland Sue Hardwick

And last but not least, thank you to the following individuals who gave of their time to help before, during and after the auction. You all were the best!

Maureen Miles Michele Henson Sue Hardwick Jim Utych Alice Alford Margie Roe Mark Fitchpatrick Dixie Westmoreland Carol Lesley Carol Upthegrove Page 14 The Cavalier Chronicle Page 15 The Cavalier Chronicle Page 16 The Cavalier Chronicle

Dr. Hendricks Opinion of Pedigree Dogs Exposed, cont.

Seize this high ground and real measures to monitor University of Pennsylvania raise it even higher—with the health problems and promote 110 Rosenthal Building happy collaboration of individual rational measures that prevent 3800 Spruce Street scientists interested in dogs, them, supported by science. By Philadelphia, PA 19104-6044 veterinary schools, and founda- writing this opinion piece I hope tions like the Canine Health I am showing that academic Foundation and the Morris veterinarians are very likely to Animal Foundation. be strongly supportive and to The CHIC seems to be an excel- help you get your message out. lent start. Here breeders and future owners can obtain Joan C. Hendricks, V.M.D., Ph.D. information about the health The Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of test outcome of breeding Veterinary Medicine animals. Be prepared, adopt School of Veterinary Medicine-

Standing Committees & Chairpersons Program Committee—Sue Hardwick (chair); Member Alice Alford Education / Publicity Committee—Sue Hardwick (chair) Rescue Committee—Holly Majka & Sonya Thompson Judges Selection Committee—Paula Ayers (chair); Members Linda Whitmire & Vickie Herring Show Committee—Carol Lesley (chair); Alice Alford (assistant chair) Sunshine Committee—Maureen Miles Club Historian—Mark Fitchpatrick Membership Committee— Holly Majka Webmaster—Sonya Thompson Social Committee– Linda Whitmire (chair); Member Mark Fitchpatrick We are always looking for ideas for programs & fundraiser or suggestions to make our club more successful! Please do not hesitate to contact any officer, board or committee member with your suggestions or if you would like to join a committee!

Club Officers and Directors President: Alice Alford Treasurer: Vickie Herring Kay-C Phipps (H): 770-987-8696 (H): 706-468-2595 (email): (H) 678-284-0086 (email): (email): [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Vice President: Paula Ayers Directors: (M): 706-597-4138 (email): Sonya Thompson [email protected] (H): 770-463-3753 (email): Secretary: Sue Hardwick [email protected] (H): 404-627-2730 (email): Linda Whitmire [email protected] (H): 770-929-0234 (email): [email protected] Page 17 The Cavalier Chronicle

2010 Specialty Photos (photos copyrighted by Phyllis Ensley, not to be reproduced) Page 18 The Cavalier Chronicle

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2010 Specialty Photos (photos copyrighted by Phyllis Ensley, not to be reproduced) Page 21 The Cavalier Chronicle 2010 Specialty Photos (photos copyrighted by Phyllis Ensley, not to be reproduced) Page 22 The Cavalier Chronicle

2010 Specialty Candids Page 23 The Cavalier Chronicle 2010 Specialty Candids Page 24 The Cavalier Chronicle

2010 Specialty Candids Page 25 The Cavalier Chronicle 2010 Specialty Candids Page 26 The Cavalier Chronicle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta We are a sanctioned breed specialty club and . licensed by the AKC to conduct dog shows and matches. We maintain membership in the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel “Proud to be the 2nd CKCSC to Club, the ACKCSC, which is the AKC Parent become licensed by the AKC” Club for the breed. The purpose of our Club is to protect and advance the interests of the breed by promoting quality breeding, sportsmanlike competition, and the . education of both its members and the general public.

Our members range from experienced show competitors and breeders to first time pet owners, and we are the second Cavalier King Charles Spaniel local specialty breed club to Find us on line for all the become licensed by the American Kennel latest at CKSCGA !! Visit us Club. at www.ckcscatlanta.org

Editor’s Note

Another Specialty come and never seem to really “give up” ers and camraderie with our gone! Just think, next year will something that will make us a club members. Just as Alice be the club’s 10th Annual Spe- better person or enhance our said in her President’s mes- cialty! What a milestone this will being. So, I was thinking.. Would- sage, this is a club that should be and I hope everyone is look- n’t it be nice if we did not give be run by ALL it’s members and ing forward to participating! up something but rather tried to we need full participation! If you change something? For in- don’t like an aspect of the Club The “next big thing” on the hori- stance, smile at someone and you cannot change it by non- zon? The ACKCS National in say hello in a geniune way; participation. If you do come to Orlando this April 6-9th! It looks really listen to others vs. read- meetings or are sitting on the like a great time will be had by ing that magazine or newspaper sidelines, why not join a all and the Banquet and Auction when they are speaking or cut- committee? look to be wonderful also! Good ting them off; turning around luck to all the participants! and doing a special something I hope all of you will consider for your partner, child or friend “giving up” something and If you are of the Christian belief, come to our meetings and the season of Lent has begun. each day, totally unexpected but participating in 2010! May the luck of the Irish Typically, people “give up” appreciated and make it point to something for Lent—and if you remember to say THANK YOU! be with you! are like me, it is something You could also continue to “give simple like giving up chocolate up” something...how about giv- or coffee or something is that ing up not coming to our Sharon Onorato Utych really really good but usually monthly club meetings and really really bad for us! We come out and enjoy our speak-