July 6-8, 2012 Hilton Oakland Airport Oakland, CA

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1 CAVALIERS OF THE WEST Specialty Show Weekend Three Conformation Shows Obedience and Rally Trials Puppy Sweepstakes July 6-8, 2012 Hilton Oakland Airport Oakland, CA 1

2 JUDGING PANEL Friday, July 6, 2012 PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES: Cesar Cortez, Loncor Cavaliers, Columbia, SA CONFORMATION: Norma Inglis Craigowl Cavaliers, UK CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Michelle Wilkinson Kells Aussies & Cavaliers, USA RALLY: Noelle Pilat Regular & Optional Titling OBEDIENCE Classes: Noelle Pilat Saturday, July 7, 2012 CONFORMATION: David Frederick Twickenham Cavaliers, USA CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Teresa Murphy Glenellen Cavaliers, USA RALLY: Pat Alvarez OBEDIENCE: Pat Alvarez Sunday, July 8, 2012 CONFORMATION: Jan Tornblom Hackensack Cavaliers, Sweden CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Robyn Christensen RALLY: Cathy Dutra OBEDIENCE: Cathy Dutra SHOW CHAIRS Susan Gonyo 1187 Seghesio Way, Windsor, CA Jo Anne Mittelman 6833 Corte Munras, Pleasanton, CA Elisa Rosenberg 5353 Old School Rd, Pleasanton, CA PERFORMANCE CHAIR Carolyn Peterson 3707 Stratford Ct, Fort Collins, CO,

3 SHOW SECRETARY Linda Kornhi Westminster Street, Pleasant Hill, OR SHOW RULES COMMITTEE Susan Gonyo Seghesio Way, Windsor, CA Linda Kornhi Westminster St, Pleasant Hill, OR Monique Tyler SW Tonquin Loop, Sherwood, OR PERFORMANCE RULES COMMITTEE Carolyn Peterson Stratford Ct, Fort Collins, CO Linda Kornhi Westminster St, Pleasant Hill, OR Jeanne Kestner Davie Ave, Concord, CA Show Stewards and Announcers Friday July 6, 2012, Puppy Sweeps Friday July 6, 2012 Announcer: Patty Fensterwald Announcer: Patty Fensterwald Gate: Julie Ellingson, J. Mittelman Gate: Julie Ellingson, J. Mittelman Ring: Paula Columbo Ring: Susan Gonyo Table: Kevin Ellingson Table: Kevin Ellingson Saturday July 7, 2012 Sunday July 8, 2012 Announcer: Kevin Ellingson Announcer: Kevin Ellingson Gate: J. Chan, J. Mittelman Gate: N & L Rosenberg Ring: E. Rosenberg Ring: E. Rosenberg Table: Jeanne Kestner Table: Susan Gonyo Performance Stewards Friday July 6, 2012 Dave Moody, Sharon Moody, Jeanne Kestner, Carolyn Peterson, Kevin Ellingson Saturday July 7, 2012 Dave Moody, Sharon Moody, Jeanne Kestner, Carolyn Peterson, Kevin Ellingson, Gail Katz Sunday July 8, 2012 Dave Moody, Sharon Moody, Jeanne Kestner, Carolyn Peterson, Kevin Ellingson, Gail Katz 3

4 Veterinary Services VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Washington Avenue, San Leandro, CA Open 24/7 Urgent and Emergency Care Welcome Reception There will be a Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, July 5, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the International Ballroom Foyer, Building 4. A no-host bar will be available. Relax and chat with your COTW Board Members in an informal and relaxed setting. There will be a nautical theme icebreaker, come see if you can win the door prize! Catalogs and Armbands will be available in the ballroom. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, July 5, :00PM 4:00PM 5:30PM Friday, July 6, :00AM 10:00AM Saturday, July 7, :00AM 4 All Times Are Approximate COTW Board Meeting Seminar, Pet Estate Planning, International Ballroom Foyer, Building 4 Welcome Reception, International Ballroom Foyer, Building 4 Rally & Obedience Titling Classes, Noelle Pilat, International B Ballroom, Building 4 Puppy Sweepstakes, Cesar Cortez, Loncor Cavaliers, Columbia, SA 10:30 AM Conformation Judging, Norma Inglis, Craigowl Cavaliers, UK, International B Ballroom, Building Dog Classes Presentation of High in Rally, High in Trial and new Title Holders Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions & Best in Competition (Dog) & Children s Handling, Michelle Wilkinson Kells Aussies & Cavaliers, USA Break Rescue Parade Conformation Judging continues Bitch Classes Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions & Best in Competition (Bitch) ---- Unofficial Classes Best in Show Competition Best Puppy In Show Competition Final Awards 6:00PM Judges Seminar, Boardroom 2, Building 5 Rally & Obedience, C Z Pat Alvarez International B Ballroom, Building 4 10:30 AM Conformation Judging, David Frederick,

5 Twickenham Cavaliers, USA, International B Ballroom, Building Dog Classes Presentation of High in Rally, High in Trial and new Title Holders Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions & Best in Competition (Dog) & Children s Handling, Teresa Murphy, Glenellen Cavaliers, USA Break Rescue/Beloved Pet Parade, Yankee Doodle Dandy Conformation Judging continues Bitch Classes Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions & Best in Competition (Bitch) ---- Unofficial Classes Best in Show Competition Best Puppy In Show Competition Final Awards 6:30PM No Host Reception, Fountain Room, Building 4 6:00PM Banquet Buffet and Live Auction, Fountain Room, Building 4 7:00PM Dinner Speaker, Whelping, Neonatal Care, Resuscitation Sunday, July 8, :00AM Rally & Obedience, Cathy Dutra, International B Ballroom, Building 4 10:00AM Heart Clinic, Dr. John Reed, Director Suite 1120 & 1122, Building 1 10:00AM Eye Clinic, Dr. Dennis Hacker, same location 10:30 AM Conformation Judging, Jan Tornblom, Hackensack Cavaliers, Sweden, International B Ballroom, Building Dog Classes Presentation of High in Rally, High in Trial and new Title Holders Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions & Best in Competition (Dog) & Children s Handling, Robyn Christensen Break Beloved Pet/Rescue Parade, Sail Away Conformation Judging continues Bitch Classes Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions & Best in Competition (Bitch) ---- Unofficial Classes Best in Show Competition Best Puppy In Show Competition Final Awards NOTE: Oakland is in the Pacific Time Zone. All times are Pacific Time Zone. Lunch breaks are at the judge's discretion. The time to resume conformation judging is announced just prior to the lunch break. 5

6 Show Committee Show Chairs Jo Anne Mittelman, Susan Gonyo, Elisa Rosenberg Performance Chair Carolyn Peterson Health Clinics Toni Wade Judges Hospitality Elisa Rosenberg, Susan Gonyo, Jo Anne Mittelman Ribbons Jody Sutton Prizes Elisa Rosenberg Live and Silent Auction Susan Green, Jim Barnfather Auctioneer Susan Green, Jim Barnfather Stewards Joanne Mittelman Sales Tables Elisa Rosenberg Photography Shelly Fields Groundskeepers COTW Board and Exhibitors Cover Artist Lindsey Bittner-Graham Catalog Ads Mary McHenry, Stephanie Hart Hotel Coordinator Monique Tyler Banquet Coordinator Elisa Rosenberg Pet Parades Toni Wade Ballroom Setup and Teardown COTW Board, Show Chairs Hospitality/Membership Jim & Linda Barnfather, Toni Wade Premium List Linda Kornhi Catalog Coordinator Linda Kornhi Seminars Jo Anne Mittelman Thank you to artist Lindsey Bittner-Graham for the cover art, titled Waiting On The Dock. This piece will be offered at the live auction, with a portion of the proceeds going to COTW and the remainder going to the artist. Reservations: Rates: HOTEL INFORMATION Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel One Hegenberger Road Oakland, CA Call hotel directly at Identify yourself as being with the Cavaliers of the West to receive the special group rate. Our group code is CAW. $ Single or Double Occupancy, plus tax $ Triple, $ Quad Occupancy, plus tax Reservation deadline is 30 days prior to event Check In Time: 3:00PM Check Out Time: 12:00 PM Reservations may also be made via this link; /index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG 6

7 There is complimentary shuttle service to/from Oakland Airport and BART, see below. $50.00 pet fee per room, per stay. Parking charge is $5.00 per day. HOTEL AND GROUND RULES Everyone must comply with the request that ALL DOGS must be crated at all times when not under the direct supervision of a wide awake, responsible adult. This is for the protection on yourself, your dog & the hotel. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED EXERCISE AREAS. Please cover furnishings & beds with your own sheets & towels if dogs will get on the furniture. NO bathing dogs. If feet need touch-up, use your own towels. Clean Hair from sinks & tubs. NO WET DOGS ON THE FURNITURE. Bring the necessary requirements for IMMEDIATE clean-up. Inform hotel of any serious damage to your room this is YOUR responsibility. Report barking dogs, catch any running loose, carry extra baggies. Pick up ALL litter & droppings & place them in the bins provided. Future Shows at this site depend on how well you control & clean up after your dogs, your children & yourselves. Please make this a successful show so future shows are possible. TRANSPORTATION Hilton Oakland Hotel Driving Directions Upon leaving the Oakland airport you will come to Doolittle Drive. Turn left on Doolittle Drive and turn right on Hegenberger Road. Immediately get into your left lane and turn left into the Hilton driveway. SHUTTLE INFORMATION To and from Oakland Airport (OAK): available every half hour upon request (24-hours a day) To and from the BART Station: available every hour upon request (7:00am to 12:00pm) Rental Car Terminal: available every hour on the half hour upon request (7:30am to 11:30pm) GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS For more information and late-breaking news, go to our website, 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. If you have any questions or cannot download the form, please contact Beth Bales. 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. New! A Black & White photo will be printed in the catalog next to your sponsorship for no additional fee! Size is 1 x1, and will be cropped to head shots only. JPG file must accompany your entry to the Show Secretary. Catalog Ads NEW LOWER RATES! $20.00 for a full page black and white ad! Advertise those birthdays, new performance titles, new conformation titles, etc. Ads must be in jpg or pdf format if sent on CD or if sent by . They must be received by Linda Kornhi no later than June 11,

8 Sales Tables are free for the first TWO tables, each additional table is $25.00 for the weekend. Vendors are asked to donate a nice item for the Live or Silent Auction. Contact Elisa Rosenberg at Auction There will be a Silent Auction held all day in the ballroom on Saturday and Sunday, closing on Sunday afternoon before Best in Show. Items are needed for both the Silent & Live Auctions. Your donations to both are very welcomed and very appreciated. Please contact Susan Green at suegreen@ .com or (916) or Susan Gonyo at susangonyo@htoamil.com or (707) Health Clinics Heart and eye clinics will be available on Sunday, July 8, 2012 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Reservations for the clinics can be made through Toni Wade at tprwade@yahoo.com or at (360) After July 4 call Toni will need to know how many dogs and if they are showing which class they are entered in. Appointments can also be made at the Health Clinic Check-In Table, Friday and Saturday, July 6 & 7, providing slots are available. Clinics held in Director Suite 1120 & 1122, Building 1. Heart Clinic: Dr. John Reed: $ Members $ Non- members Eye Clinic: Dr. Dennis Hacker: $ Members $ Non-members Your eye appointment time is your time for administration of eye drops and to complete CERF AND OFFA forms. You can download the cardiac forms in advance by visiting No appointments will be accepted without payment in full. Checks must be made payable to COTW and mailed to to the Show Secretary, Linda Kornhi, Westminster St, Pleasant Hill, Oregon, 97455, WITH A SUMMARY OF PAYMENT FORM. Show Photographer: Shelly Fields of Panache Pet Portraits will be our show phtotographer for the weekend. Shelly will be set up in the exibition area all weekend. Shelly will be available for anyone wanting photos of their dogs, families with their dogs or just families. Please see Shelly at the show. Cavalier Parades: Pet parades will be held all three days after lunch and immediately prior to the Bitch Conformation Judging. Costumes are welcome but entirely optional. The emphasis is on fun and showing off your special Cavaliers. Every cavalier deserves a trip around the ring! Contact Toni Wade with questions at: tprwade@yahoo.com. Friday-Rescue Parade, Saturday-Yankee Doodle Dandy Parade, Sunday-Nautical Parade Sail Away. Grooming Space: There will be grooming space around the perimeter of the ballroom as well as in the foyer. If you wish to use hairdryers, please use the foyer. Seminars: Michael Blacksburg, Attorney at Law, on Pet Estate Planning on Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm, International Ballroom Foyer, Building 4. As a pet owner who knows the value of the incredible bond he shares with his own pet, Michael Blacksburg, Esq. recognizes the importance of ensuring that your pets will be properly taken care of in the event that something happens to you. A Pet Trust allows for the care of your animals should you pass away or become unable to care for them. 8

9 A Trust can provide instructions for money for care and feeding, kennel care, pet insurance, and the enforcement of the trust. You can even designate real estate property to provide a place for your animals to reside. This is a critically important topic for all of us as pet owners so that we can all plan forward and protect our Cavaliers. The cost to attend is $5.00. Please indicate if you plan to attend on the entry form. National Judges Seminar on Friday, July 6, 2012, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm given by Barbara Garnett Wilson, Laughing Cavaliers (USA). Boardroom 2, Building 5. This is open to all CKCSC-USA judges, CKCSC-USA candidate judges, local AKC judges as well all exhibitors. Certificates of Completion will be handed out for CKCSC-USA judges and CKCSC-USA candidate judges.the topic will be "Examination of the Dog on the Table." Light appetizers and soft drinks will be served and hand outs will be provided to all attendees. The seminar is no charge for CKCSC USA Member Judges. There will be a charge for all other attendees. Please indicate if you plan to attend on the entry form. Banquet Seminar on Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Whelping and Neonatal Care and Resuscitation; Steps to Improve Birth Outcomes Autumn P. Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Fountain Room, Building 4. Dr. Davidson obtained her BS and MS at the University of California, Berkeley, with an emphasis in wildlife ecology and management. She is a graduate of the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. She completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Texas A & M University and a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis. She became board certified in Internal Medicine is Dr. Davidson is a clinical professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis in the department of medicine and epidemiology. She specializes in small animal theriogenology (reproduction). Additionally, Dr. Davidson practices at Pet Care Veterinary Hospital, East Campus, a private practice, where she receives both internal medicine and reproduction cases. Seminar Contact: Jo Anne Mittelman at or lochlomondcavs@comcast.net Please note there is Room Service from 5:00 pm to 9m only Breakfast: We have created some Grab N Go Breakfast choices for you, which can be picked up at the Take Out area of Amelia s restaurant. You must call your order into the restaurant by 11:00 pm the night before. the evening prior. Your "Grab N Go'' breakfast will be ready by 7:00 am or 8:00am, your choice. Choices will be as follows: -Bagel and Cream Cheese, Orange Juice, Coffee or Water-$7 -Egg, Ham & Cheese Breakfast Wrap, Selected Whole Fruit, Orange Juice, Coffee or Water-$12 -Breakfast Parfait, Yogurt, Fruit & Granola, Orange Juice, Coffee or Water-$10 - Selected Muffin and Whole Fruit, Orange Juice, Coffee or Water-$6 -Whole Fresh fruit-$3 Plus tax and tip Lunch: We have also created some "Grab and Go" lunch choices for you, which can be picked up at the Take Out area in Amelia's restaurant. 9

10 You will need to call your order into the restaurant by 9:00 am in the morning. Your "Grab and Go'' lunch will be ready 30 minutes after completion of the mornings judging. Choices will be as follows: -Festive Chicken Burrito, Chips and Salsa, Soft Drink or Water-$10 -Turkey & Avocado Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread, Lettuce and Tomatoes, Pasta Salad, Soft Drink or Water-$10 -Classic Cobb Salad, Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes, Olives, Bacon Bits, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Egg and Avocado, Choice of Dressing, Soft Drink or Water-$9 -Zesty Chili Supreme, Saltine Crackers, Soft Drink or Water-$9 -Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup, Yogurt and Granola, Soft Drink or Water-$8 Saturday Evening, July 7, 2012 Buffet Banquet, Special Speaker and Live Auction: $40.00 inclusive of tax and tip. Please join us for a great evening and a great Auction! Casual attire, come meet, mingle and socialize with old and new friends and enjoy a wonderful buffet. No Host Bar Pasta Buffet: Orecchiette with fresh Tomatoes, Basil & Garlic Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragout Lemon Pepper Fettucini with Herb Chardonnay, cracked Pepper, Red Chiles & Parmesan Cheese Caesar Salad Buffet: Romaine, Garlic Croutons, traditional Caesar Dressing, grated Parmesan Cheese, fresh Peppermill, Grissini Breadsticks, warm fresh grilled Chicken Strips Italian Desserts: Fresh Fruit Tart OR Tiramisu Cake Coffee or Tea SHOW RULES ANNOUNCEMENTS Show Rules last changed 10/8/09 effective with the COS December 2009 show. Definition of Classes last changed 4/29/10 effective with the CKCSC, USA 2010 Trudy Brown Rally. Performance Show Rules last changed 10/14/10 effective11/1/10 (Agility Regulations). Performance Class Definitions last changed 10/14/10 effective11/1/10. The CKCSC-USA Show Rules are available on the Club s website Please review the updated Show Rules carefully. The effective date appears at the top of each set of rules. for Show Rules, select Conformation Info Show Rules. 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. DEFINITION OF CLASSES CHANGE Conformation: Performance: New Order of Judging All dog classes, including puppies, are judged first, followed by all bitch classes, including puppies. Refer to the Definition of Classes Final and Special Awards for details. Novice dog eligibility is determined solely by whether or not the dog has ever had points awarded by any recognized registry as of postmark closing. Two new optional titling classes for Obedience are offered, Beginner Novice A and Beginner Novice B. 10

11 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 the 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 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 displaysia 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. 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.) 11

12 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 AOM s 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 AOM s 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.) 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.) OBEDIENCE 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. Utlity A: Dogs holding a C-CDX. Utlity B: Dogs holding a C-CDX or C-UD. OPTIONAL TITLING CLASSES (Qualifying scores may earn legs toward obedience titles.) 12

13 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.) Prenovice: 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, 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. 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. 13

14 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. PREFERRED 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-NAP may compete in this class. Open: Any dog not holding a C-OAP title. Excellent A: Any dog not holding a C-AXP title. Excellent B: Dogs holding a C-AXP title or an AKC AXP title. PREFERRED 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-NJP may compete in this class. Open: Any dog not holding a C-OJP title. Excellent A: Any dog not holding a C-AJP title. Excellent B: Dogs holding a C-AJP title or an AKC AJP title. 14