Cavaliers Of The Northeast Summer Specialty Show

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1 Cavaliers Of The Northeast Summer Specialty Show Langhorne, Pennsylvania August 16-19, 2012

2 JUDGING PANEL Thursday, August 16, 2012 Puppy Sweeps: Nikki Parente, Autumn Hill Friday, August 17, 2012 Conformation: Diane Searle, Stonepit, UK Children s Handling: Paula Ayers, Brookhaven Saturday, August 18, 2012 Conformation: Barbara Grimm Curley, Falling Springs Children s Handling: Nikki Parente, Autumn Hill Obedience & Rally: Mr. John D. Landis (AKC) [Obedience]; Ms. Diane Stout, (AKC) [Rally] Sunday August 19, 2012 Conformation: Carolyn Ackroyd-Gibson, Toraylac, UK Children s Handling: Barbara Grimm Curley, Falling Springs Obedience and Rally: Mr. Charles Marcantonio (AKC)[Obedience]; Ms. Sara Jacobs (APDT) [Rally] Thursday, August 16, :00 P.M. Seminar: How to A.I. Your Dog, a Presentation by Anne Eckersley 5:00 P.M. Set up in the Ballroom All members welcome to help 6:00 P.M. Welcome Party/Get Together with Cash Bar 7:00 P.M. Puppy Sweeps Nikki Parente, Autumn Hill Cavaliers Friday August 17, 2012 Conformation: Diane Searle, Stonepit, UK Children s Handling: Paula Ayers, Brookhaven Saturday August 18, 2012 Conformation: Barbara Grimm Curley, Falling Springs Children s Handling: Nikki Parente, Autumn Hill Obedience & Rally: John Landis [Obedience 9AM]; Diane Stout [Rally 1PM] Sunday August 19, 2012 Conformation: Carolyn Ackroyd-Gibson, Toraylac, UK Children s Handling: Barbara Grimm Curley, Falling Springs Obedience and Rally: Mr. Charles Marcantonio (AKC) [Obedience 9 AM]; Ms. Sara Jacobs (APDT) [Rally 1 PM] Show Committee Show Chairpersons: Charlie Weidig Katie Kennedy Performance Chairperson: Lois Henry Show Secretary/Premium/Catalog: Joan Parker Health Clinic Chairperson: Jaime Redniss Prizes and Ribbons Chairperson: Kim Hess Hospitality & Welcome Table: Caryna Baker-Fox 50/50 Raffle Charlie Weidig/Katie Kennedy 2

3 Silent Auction: Announcer: Table Stewards: Ring Stewards: Gate Stewards: Photographer: Grounds: Alison Matos (Thurs) Charlie Weidig & Alison Matos (Fri) Alison Matos (Sat) Larry Parente (Sun) Charlie Weidig (Thurs) Charlie Weidig/Alison Matos (Fri) Robbi Jones (Sat) Rachel Venier (Sun) Karen Schwamberger (Thurs Sweeps) Paula Ayers (Fri) Elaine Lessig (Sat) Nikki Parente (Sun) Liz Keane (Thurs Sweeps) Katie Kennedy (Fri) Joan Geoghegan (AM); Laura Yassky (PM) (Sat) Anne Eckersley (Sun) Cindy Torgersen (AM); Alyssa Mclaughlin (PM) Shelly Fields, Dreammaker Images CNE BOD and All Attendees Show Rules Committee: Charlie Weidig C. Anne Eckersley Francesca Gross 35 Mechanic Street P O Box 179 P.O. Box 1012 Huntington, NY Hawleysville, CT Brownstown, PA (631) (203) Obedience/Rally Rules Committee: Betty Lou Marter Lynne Warshaw Lois Henry 725 Edison Street 32 Duncan Road 33 High Street Beverly, JJ Ho-ho-kus, NJ West Milford, NJ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, August 16, :00 P.M. Seminar: How to A.I. Your Dog, a Presentation by Anne Eckersley 5:00 P.M. Set up in the Ballroom All members welcome to help 6:00 P.M. Welcome Party/Get Together with Cash Bar 7:00 P.M. Puppy Sweeps Nikki Parente, Autumn Hill Cavaliers Friday, August 17, :00 A.M. Conformation Judging Begins Judge: Diane Searle, Stonepit -- UK 3

4 Puppy Dog Classes Rest of Dog Classes Childrens/Senior Handling (After Dog Classes): Judge: Paula Ayers, Brookhaven Winners Dog Reserve Winners Dog Best Puppy Dog, Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Dog Lunch Break Puppy Bitch Classes Rest of Bitch Classes Winners Bitch Reserve Winners Bitch Best Puppy Bitch,, Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Bitch Veteran and Unofficial Classes Best In Show Competition Best of Opposite Sex Competition Reserve Best in Show Competition Best Puppy in Show Remainder of the Special Awards Saturday, August 18, :30 AM -- 1:00 PM Heart Clinic, James W. Buchanan, DVM, M Med Sci 8:30 AM 12:00 PM Eye Clinic, Michael H. Brown, DVM MS 9:00 AM Obedience/Rally Competition Judge: John Landis [Obedience 9 AM]; Diane Stout [(Rally 1 PM] 9:00 AM. Conformation Judging Begins Judge: Barbara Grimm Curley Falling Springs Cavaliers Puppy Dog Classes Rest of Dog Classes Children s/senior Handling (After Dog Classes): Judge: Nikki Parente, Autumn Hill Winners Dog Reserve Winners Dog Best Puppy Dog,, Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Dog Lunch Break Puppy Bitch Classes Rest of Bitch Classes Winners Bitch Reserve Winners Bitch Best Puppy Bitch,, Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Bitch Veteran and Unofficial Classes Best In Show Competition Best of Opposite Sex Competition Reserve Best in Show Competition Best Puppy in Show Remainder of the Special Awards 4

5 Sunday, August 19, :00 A.M. Obedience/Rally Competition Judge: Mr. Charles Marcantonio, AKC [Obedience 9 AM]; Sara Jacobs, APDT [Rally 1:00 PM] 9:00 A.M. Conformation Judging Begins Judge: Carolyn Ackroyd-Gibson Toraylac, UK Puppy Dog Classes Rest of Dog Classes Children s/senior Handling (After Dog Classes): Judge: Barbara Grimm Curley, Falling Springs Winners Dog Reserve Winners Dog Best Puppy Dog,, Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Dog Lunch Break Puppy Bitch Classes Rest of Bitch Classes Winners Bitch Reserve Winners Bitch Best Puppy Bitch,, Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Bitch Veteran and Unofficial Classes Best In Show Competition Best of Opposite Sex Competition Reserve Best in Show Competition Best Puppy in Show Remainder of the Special Awards CNE Board of Directors President: C. Anne Eckersley P.O.Box 179, Hawleyville, CT chadwickcavaliers@comcast.net Vice-President: Jaime Redniss 78 Old North Stamford Road, Stamford, CT dsiprez@aol.com Secretary: Laura Yassky 214 Radcliffe Drive, Upper Nyack, NY lyassky@hotmail.com Treasurer: Alison Matos 186 Overlook Road, Poughkeepsie, NY alisonmatos79@gmail.com Directors: Joan Geoghegan 375 Holden Wood Rd., Concord, MA joangeo@comcast.net 5

6 Michael Gross PO Box 1012 Brownstone, PA Elizabeth O Brien 22 Captain Pierce Road, Scituate, MA valentinegoldens@aol.com Nicole Parente 320 Dorset Heights, South Burlington, VT AutumnHillCav@aol.com Sheryl Skidmore 42 Oak Hill Road, Brookline, NH swskidmore@charter.net CNE Rep. to National Board: Joan Twigg 6061 Todd Point Road, Cambridge, MD otwigg@bluecrab.org SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSING DATE FOR THE CNE SPECIALTY SHOW IS July 27, 2012 Future shows at this site/hotel depend on how well you control your dogs, your children, and yourselves. Please make this show a success, and future shows a possibility. This is a new venue, and we would like to return. Please be conscious of your dogs; be sure there are no accidents in the Lobby, and clean up immediately if there are. There will be Clean-Up baskets in the Lobby and on each floor. If you have puppies or veterans, PICK THEM UP and carry them outside and do not let males eliminate right outside the lobby door. Thank you. Thursday, August 16, :00 PM SEMINAR: DO IT YOURSELF A.I. Anne Eckersley Has your special little boy grown into a Champion and you want to share him with others? Are you tired of paying outrageous vet fees for stud dog extractions? Do you want to learn how to do Artificial Insemination yourself? In this 60 minute seminar, renowned Cavalier breeder, Anne Eckersley, will review the basic steps for successful artificial insemination. The session will include: Timing and progesterone testing for the bitch. Getting the dog ready 6

7 Equipment Collection Insemination Shipping Anne will be available for a question and answer period at the end of the presentation. Welcome Table: As you check in to the hotel on Thursday, join us on Thursday evening when we gather in the Ballroom to set up the ring and to enjoy an informal get together. There will be a Welcome Table with people to help you get settled in. Hospitality Table: If in doubt and if all else fails, stop by the Hospitality Table and ask your questions. Our CNE members help you courteously with any problem you may have. We offer all sorts of hand-outs and information. We offer bottled water, snacks, pens and paraphernalia that you may need during the weekend. Pick up your arm-bands and your catalog or buy a catalog from the Hospitality Table. We are here to make your weekend enjoyable, easy and memorable! Supplemental Entry Form and proof of foreign registration are required if you need to enter a dog using its Foreign Registry Number. The Supplemental Entry Form can be downloaded from the club s website. Applications to register the litter (if you are the breeder) or the individual dog (if import) must have been submitted to the Registration Office. If you have any questions or cannot download the form, please contact Joan Parker. SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER ON YOUR OWN WITH A GROUP! What??? LANGHORNE ALE HOUSE. We ve made arrangements with the LANGHORNE ALE HOUSE, about a ½ mile from the hotel. Make your Call Ahead reservation for your group, mention you re with the Cavalier Club, and the Manager will seat us all in the same room. Steaks, seafood, burgers, salads and wings at reasonable prices. Full Service Bar at Langhorne Ale House features more than 75 beers, as well as wine and liquor. Class Sponsorships are $10.00 per class and greatly help defray the costs of the lovely prizes awarded in each class. Sponsor names are printed in the Catalog. Sales Tables may be reserved for $50.00 per 6-foot table. To reserve space, please send your requirements and a check payable to CNE to Show Secretary, Joan Parker. Space is limited. Children s Handling (At the conclusion of the Dog Classes, Before Winners Dog) Friday, Saturday and Sunday watch our rising stars show their pups. Health Clinics are being offered on Saturday only starting at 8:30 AM (hearts & eyes). Walk-ins will be accommodated if at all possible. Dr. James W. Buchanan, DVM, M Med Sci is conducting the Heart Clinic. Fee for auscultation is $30. Dr. Michael H. Brown, DVM, MS is conducting the Eye Clinic fee is $30. Questions and to make an appointment, contact: Jaime Redniss dsiprez@aol.com. If you are 7

8 signing up for eye exams, please show up 15 mins. early for administration of eye drops. If you would like to come to the heart exam with your heart forms filled in, please go to select Disease Information and then select Cardiac. Download the Cardiac Application Form on that page. This will save you from having to fill in the information at the show. Photographer: Shelly Fields, a Cavalier owner, of Panache Pet Portraits is so talented and we are fortunate that she is able to come all the way from Arizona to photograph our dogs. Do you have an elderly Cavalier or a couple of pet Cavaliers? Come on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and let Shelly work her magic. Go to Shelley s website Shelly's is shelly@panachepetportraits.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Fun Match, Leonardtown, MD: October 6, 2012 Judge: Rachel Venier, Orchardhill Cavaliers, USA Outdoor Match Show, Practice Session, Children s Handling, Fun Classes, Health Clinics [Heart & Eye] Potluck Picnic Chair: Mandy Mulligan CKCSC, USA NATIONAL SPECIALTY: Parsippany, NJ October 18, 19, 20, 21, 2012 Judges: Thursday: Puppy Sweeps: Brenda Martz (Brookhaven--US); Veteran Sweeps: Ted Eubank (Pinecrest) Friday: Sylvie Desserne (France) Saturday: Kevan Berry (Ricksbury--UK)- National Specialty Show Sunday: Mary Grace Eubank (Pinecrest)-Elizabeth I. Spalding Memorial Show CNE Specialty Show, York PA: November 9, 10, 11, 2012 Judges: Friday Puppy Sweeps: TBA Friday (CNE): Michael Forte (IRE) Saturday (CNE): C. Anne Eckersley (Chadwick--US) Sunday (COS): Sheena Maclaine (Pennygown--UK) SHOW RULES ANNOUNCEMENTS Show Rules last changed 10/8/09 effective with the COS December 2009 show. Definition of Classes last changed 2/24/11 effective with the COS May 2011 show. Performance Show Rules last changed 7/14/09 effective with the CMW October 2009 show. Performance Class Definitions last changed 7/14/09 effective with the CMW October 2009 show. Effective with the COS December 2009 show, CKCSC, USA Show Rules are not included in the premium mailed to you. The Show Rules are on the club s website, Please review them carefully. The effective date appears at the top of each set of rules. For Show Rules, select Conformation Info Show Rules. 8

9 For Performance Show Rules, select Performance Info Show Rules. To print, select Printer Friendly Version under Page Options on the left-hand side of the page. HOTEL AND GROUND RULES Dogs must be exercised in the designated exercise area ONLY! PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS. No grooming of any kind in the guest rooms. Bathing and heavy grooming of dogs should be done prior to arriving at the hotel!!! Dogs ARE NOT PERMITTED to be bathed in the bath/shower facilities. Touchups may be done with YOUR OWN TOWELS. The hotel WILL NOT TOLERATE the use of their own towels for dogs! NO DOGS ON THE GUESTROOM BEDS!! Please cover furnishings and bed(s) with SHEETS PROVIDED BY HOTEL in case your dog jumps on the bed(s). Bring extra sheets to put under crates for added protection Future shows at this site/hotel depend on how well you control your dogs, your children, and yourselves. Please make this show a success and future shows a possibility. Everyone must comply with the request that ALL DOGS be crated at all times when not under the direct supervision of a wide-awake, responsible adult person. This is for your protection, for the protection of the dog(s), and the Hotel s protection. Bring with you the necessary equipment for immediate clean-up; plenty of baggies, paper towels, sponge, trash bags, etc. All guests should make a thorough check of their rooms upon arrival. Report any damages to the hotel desk. Report barking dogs, catch any running loose, carry extra baggies, etc., for emergencies and to lend a helping hand. Pick up all litter and place it in a trash receptacle. Guests are responsible for cleaning the areas in and around his/her exercise pen(s) and grooming are adjacent the show ring. HOTEL AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Sheraton Bucks County Hotel 400 Oxford Valley Road Langhorne, PA Phone: Fax: Sheraton Reservations: The Sheraton Bucks County has a link that our members can use to reserve rooms on line for the August show. The link will bring you directly to a site that is specifically designated for our block of rooms. To reserve your room via this link, please visit: 9

10 Rates: $ Single or Double Occupancy per night (not including State and Local taxes) This is a sharply reduced rate for our group, so be sure to mention you are with Cavaliers of the Northeast. Reservations: Identify yourself as part of the Cavaliers Of The Northeast so that you can get one of our blocked rooms. Please reserve your room as soon as possible. For best availability, hotel reservations must be done by August 1, 2012, after which the rates will change. NOTE: If you book your hotel reservation via an on-line hotel reservation service, please let Joan Parker, Show Secretary, know as CNE needs to get credit for your room nights. Your room rates will not be changed from whatever rate you find on-line. NOTE: This is a new venue and we would like to return. Please be conscious of your dogs. If your dog does have an accident, please clean it up immediately. There will be clean up baskets in the Lobby, and on each floor. If you have puppies or veterans, PICK THEM UP and carry them outside. PLEASE, do not allow your dogs, especially the boys, to eliminate right by the outside entrance to the lobby door. Move them away to the trees and grass quickly. Over the weekend that area begins to smell. We MUST be more considerate of other hotel guests if we want to continue using these lovely hotels. Thank you. DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE HOTEL FROM NEW YORK CITY: Follow the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 7A. Take Interstate 195 West to Route 29 North. Go through the tunnel and take the exit for Route 1 south to the Oxford Valley Exit. Turn left at the traffic light, and the hotel will be one mile further on the left. FROM PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Take Interstate 95 North to Exit 46A. Continue on Route 1 North to the Oxford Valley Exit. At the top of the ramp, turn right and the hotel is ¼ of a mile further on the right. FROM HARRISBURG/LANCASTER: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Exit 351. After the tollbooth take Route 1 North to the Oxford Valley Exit. At the top of the ramp, turn right and the hotel is ¼ mile further on the left. FROM US ROUTE 1 SOUTH Take US Route 1 South to the Oxford Valley Road Exit and turn left at the light. The hotel is ¼ of a mile further on the left. FROM I-94 SOUTH 10

11 Take I-95 South to Exit 46A to Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North to the Oxford Valley Road Exit and turn right at the light. The hotel will be on the left. MAJOR AIRPORT TO FLY INTO: PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PHL) (Langhorne is 35 miles from Philadelphia Airport.) Flying in to attend this event? Need a crate to use for the weekend? Let us know. CNE offers the use of a crate for the weekend, if needed call in advance to reserve a crate: (Katie or Charlie). CAR AND LIMOSINE SERVICES (call for reservations): DAVE S BEST LIMO Shared Van $32 one person; $49.00 two people. AMERICAN LIMO Private Towncar, 4 passenger $69.00 plus gratuity. CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB, USA DEFINITION OF CLASSES As of 11/1/10 The term "Dog" applies to both sexes unless otherwise specified. CONFORMATION As of 10/1/10 OFFICIAL CONFORMATION CLASSES (Championship Points awarded if entry justifies.) Junior Puppy: Puppies 5 months but not yet 9 months. Senior Puppy: Puppies 9 months but not yet 12 months. Graduate Puppy: Dogs 12 months but not yet 18 months and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title. Novice: Dogs 5 months and older, never to have won any points at a CKCSC, USA or CKCSC Regional Championship Show nor at a Championship (Point) Show in any country in which the Breed is recognized. Bred By Exhibitor: Dogs 5 months and older, owned by the breeder and handled in the ring by the breeder or his/her domestic partner. The breeder is the registered owner of the dam at the time of whelping. Junior American Bred: Dogs 5 months but not yet 18 months, whelped in the USA of a mating that took place in the USA, and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship if over 12 months of age. American Bred: Dogs 18 months and older, whelped in USA of a mating that took place in the USA and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title. Second Generation American Bred: Dogs 5 months and older which are American Bred and of which both sire and dam are American Bred, and not holding a CKCSC, USA 11

12 championship title. (Offered at the National Specialty, Members Club Show, and Trudy Brown Memorial Rally only.) Health & Conformation Dogs 5 years of age and older with an OFA certificate that shows and OFA registry number and states that the dog has no evidence of hip dysplasia after 2 years of age and is certified clear within 1 year of the postmark closing date for that show of the following diseases: 1) Heart by a board certified cardiologist; 2) Patellar Luxation by a licensed veterinarian or via an OFA patella certificate; 3) Eyes by CERF or by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist s exam sheet indicating that eyes are normal. Copies of the 4 certificates must accompany the entry form for any dog entering this class. Special Limit Blenheim: Blenheim dogs 5 months and older and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title if over 12 months of age. Special Limit Tricolor: Tricolor dogs 5 months and older and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title if over 12 months of age. Special Limit Ruby: Ruby dogs 5 months and older and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title if over 12 months of age. Special Limit Black & Tan: Black & Tan dogs 5 months and older and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title if over 12 months of age. Open: Dogs 5 months and older. Senior Open: Dogs 7 years and older. UNOFFICIAL CONFORMATION CLASSES (No championship points awarded.) Veteran: Dogs 7 years and older. Class to be judged on overall quality and conformation of the dogs, regardless of their age. Stud Dog: Stud dogs to parade with 2 or more of their get from at least 2 different litters, not necessarily in the same ownership. Get must be entered in an Official or Unofficial Conformation Class at this Show. Class to be judged on quality and consistency of get only. Brood Bitch: Brood bitches to parade with two or more of their produce from at least two different litters, not necessarily in the same ownership. Produce must be entered in an Official or Unofficial Conformation Class at this Show. Class to be judged on quality and consistency of produce only. 12

13 Brace: Two dogs 5 months or older, of the same color and in the same ownership but not necessarily of the same sex. Class to be judged on similarity and quality. AWARDS (Championship points awarded if entry justifies.) All official conformation classes are judged for dogs, then bitches. Winners/Reserve Winners competition takes place after judging concludes for that sex. Unofficial conformation classes, including Best Veteran In Show, are judged after the competition for Winners/Reserve Winners Bitch. The remaining Final and Special Awards follow the unofficial conformation classes. Winners (WD, WB) is awarded from the Class Winners. Reserve Winners (RWD, RWB) is awarded from the remaining Class Winners and the second place dog to Winners. Award of Merit (AOM) is awarded after Reserve Winners from the remaining Class Winners and next placing dog to Reserve Winners or the first AOM winner. (Up to two AOMs are awarded to each sex at all National shows and each Regional AGM trophy show.) Best Puppy (BPD, BPB) is awarded from the winners of the Junior and Senior Puppy Classes after Reserve Winners and AOMs are awarded. Best Veteran In Show is awarded from the winners of the Veteran Classes. Best In Show (BIS) is awarded from Winners Dog and Winners Bitch. Reserved Best In Show (RBIS) is awarded from the Opposite Sex Winners and the Reserve Winners to Best In Show. Best Puppy In Show (BPIS) is awarded from the winners of Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy Bitch after Best In Show is awarded. FINAL AND SPECIAL AWARDS (No championship points awarded.) Final Awards are awarded from eligible dogs from all of the classes. The definition for the Final Awards is the same as the class definition. They must include: Best American Bred in Show Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show Best Blenheim In Show Best Tricolor In Show Best Ruby In Show Best Black-and-Tan In Show HANDLING (To be judged on how well the dogs are handled, NOT on the dogs themselves.) 13

14 Children s Handling: Handlers 6 years but not yet 12 years. Dogs not to be placed upon the examining table. Senior Handling: Handlers 12 years but not yet 17 years. Dogs to be placed upon examining table. PERFORMANCE as of 10/14/10 Dogs must be 5 months or older.) OFFICIAL OBEDIENCE CLASSES (Qualifying scores may earn legs toward obedience titles.) Novice A: Dogs not holding the C-CD, shown by a handler who has not completed an obedience title with a Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. Novice B: Dogs not holding the C-CD, shown by a handler who has completed an obedience title with a Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. A C-CD dog may continue to compete in this class until it receives a qualifying score in an Open Class or until it has received one (1) High In Trial award prior to the closing date of the trial. This one (1) High in Trial award is in addition to any obtained before or during the 60 day period after receiving the CD title. Open A: Dogs holding a C-CD. Open B: Dogs holding a C-CD, C-CDX, or C-UD. Utility A: Dogs holding a C-CDX. Utility B: Dogs holding a C-CDX or C-UD. OPTIONAL TITLING CLASSES (Qualifying scores may earn legs toward obedience titles.) Graduate Novice: Dogs that have not earned a C-GN. Graduate Open: Dogs that have not earned a C-GO. Beginner Novice B: Dogs not holding a C-BN. Owners may enter more than one dog in this class. No dog may be entered in both Beginner Novice A and Beginner Novice B at any trial. Beginner Novice A: Dogs not holding a C-BN title, shown by a handler who has not completed an obedience title with a Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. The handler must be the owner or a member of the owner s immediate family and may enter more than one dog in this class. No dog may be entered in both Beginner Novice A and Beginner Novice B at any trial. UNOFFICIAL OBEDIENCE CLASSES (Qualifying scores do not earn legs toward obedience titles.) Pre-novice: Dogs may compete in Pre-Novice until the third leg of the C-CD is earned. All Novice exercises on lead: Heel (including the figure 8), Stand for Examination, 14

15 Recall, Sit-Stay and Down-Stay. Versatility: This class is for dogs that are capable of performing the Open and Utility exercises. Brace: Two Cavaliers to perform the Novice exercises in unison. The dogs need not be in the same ownership or the same color, but must be handled by only one handler. Dogs may be shown unattached or coupled, the coupling device to be not less than 6 inches overall length. Whichever method is used, it must be continued throughout all exercises. Either or both dogs in a brace may be entered in another class(es) at the same trial. Veteran: Cavaliers 7 years and older to perform the Novice exercises. RALLY OFFICIAL RALLY CLASSES (Qualifying scores earn legs toward rally titles.) Rally Excellent B: Dogs holding the C-RA title. A dog completing the Rally Excellent (C-RE) title may continue to complete in this class indefinitely. Rally Excellent A: Dogs holding the C-RA title, but not holding any Novice, Open or Utility obedience title or any Rally Excellent title in any registry. Rally Advanced B: Dogs holding the C-RN title. A dog completing the Rally Advanced (C-RA) title may continue to compete in this class indefinitely. Rally Advanced A: Dogs holding the C-RN title, but not holding any Novice, Open or Utility obedience title or any Rally Advanced Rally Novice B: Any dog may compete in this class until a qualifying score in the Rally Advanced Class is earned. Rally Novice A: Dogs not holding any Novice, Open or Utility obedience title or any Rally title in any registry, shown by a handler who has not completed any obedience title or any Rally title with a Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. After a dog earns the Rally Novice (C-RN) title, it may continue to compete in this class for 60 days. AGILITY (Dogs must be 12 months or older) REGULAR CLASSES Regular classes will be offered for any Cavalier jumping in its required height division according to AKC regulations. At trials held on consecutive days, a Cavalier entered in at least one Regular class may not be entered in any Preferred class. REGULAR STANDARD CLASSES Novice A: Dogs not holding any agility title in any registry, shown by a handler who has not completed any agility title with a Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. Novice B: Any dog not holding a C-NA may compete in this class. Open: Any dog not holding a C-OA title. Excellent A: Any dog not holding a C-AX title. 15

16 Excellent B: Dogs holding a C-AX title or an AKC AX title. REGULAR JUMPER CLASSES Novice A: Dogs not holding any agility title in any registry, shown by a handler who has not completed any agility title with a Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. Novice B: Any dog not holding a C-NAJ may compete in this class. Open: Any dog not holding a C-OAJ title. Excellent A: Any dog not holding a C-AXJ title. Excellent B: Dogs holding a C-AXJ title or an AKC AXJ title. PREFERRED CLASSES Preferred classes will be offered for any Cavaliers jumping one height division lower than its required height division according to AKC regulations. At trials held on consecutive days, a Cavalier entered in at least one Preferred class may not be entered in any Regular class. An additional 5 seconds will be added to the standard course time for all preferred classes. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BEST COLORS, AM BRED & BRED BY As a result of suggestions from our members, the CKCSC-USA Board of Directors voted to hold an initial round of competition for the Special Awards Best Blenheim, Tricolor, Ruby, and Black-and-Tan, Best Am Bred and Best Bred By for each sex after Best Puppy for that sex is awarded. After Best Puppy, all undefeated Blenheims, Tricolors, Rubies, Black-and-Tans, Am Bred and Bred By for that sex will be called back into the ring to compete for Best of that color of that sex. After Best Puppy In Show is awarded, the two winners of each color will return to the ring to compete for the In Show winner of that color. Rosettes will be awarded to the color winner of each sex. 16

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