Celebrating A Coat of Many Colors. 52 nd National Specialty Show Weekend October 10 th 13 th, 2013 Atlanta Airport Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia

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1 52 nd National Specialty Show Weekend October 10 th 13 th, 2013 Atlanta Airport Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia Copyright Lindsey Bittner Graham Celebrating A Coat of Many Colors The Trudy Brown Memorial Rally The National Specialty The Elizabeth Spalding Memorial Show

2 JUDGING PANEL Thursday, October 10, 2013 VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES: Mr. David Frederick, Twickenham Cavaliers, USA PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES: Mr. David Frederick, Twickenham Cavaliers, USA Friday, October 11, Trudy Brown Albrecht Memorial Rally CONFORMATION: Mr. Geoffrey Porter, Ringcreevy, Ireland CHILDREN'S/SENIOR HANDLING: Mrs. Gwendolyn Wells, Wellsworth Cavaliers, USA OBEDIENCE/RALLY: Mr. William Parrill, Jr, AKC Saturday, October 12, 2013 CKCSC, USA, National Specialty CONFORMATION: Mr. Joakim Ohlsson, Hackensack Cavaliers, Sweden CHILDREN'S/SENIOR HANDLING: Mrs. Linda Whitmire, Almeara Cavaliers, USA OBEDIENCE/RALLY: Mr. Barry Roland, AKC Sunday, October 13, 2013 Elizabeth I. Spalding Memorial Show CONFORMATION: Mrs. Barbara Wilson, Laughing Cavaliers, USA CHILDREN'S/SENIOR HANDLING: Mrs. Nicole Parente, Autumnhill Cavaliers, USA OBEDIENCE/RALLY: Ms. Marlene Burford, AKC SHOW CHAIRS Conformation Co-Chairs Performance Chair Paula Ayers Brenda Martz Ms. Kristine Schmidt 3051 Little River Road 2941 Little River Road 384 Birch Hollow Dr Madison, GA Madison, GA Shirley, NY (770) (706) (631) SHOW SECRETARY (PLEASE address entries to Beth Bales, Show Secretary) Mrs. Beth Bales (865) E. Emory Road, Knoxville, TN SHOW RULES COMMITTEE Dr. Bruce Henry (214) Northhaven Rd., Dallas, TX, Mrs. Paula Ayers (Address and telephone above) Mrs. Beth Bales (Address and telephone above) PERFORMANCE RULES COMMITTEE Ms. Kristine Schmidt (Address and telephone above) Mrs. Carolyn Peterson (970) P.O. Box , Fort Collins, CO Ms. Wendy Doret (631) Fairfield Drive, Dix Hills, NY Page 2 of 11

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS NOTE: Breaks are at the judge's discretion. The time to resume conformation judging is announced just prior to the break. Thursday, October 10, :00 AM CKCSC, USA, Board of Directors Meeting 1:00 PM Nutrition Seminar (until 4:30) 7:00 PM Welcome Reception Veteran Sweepstakes, Mr. David Frederick Puppy Sweepstakes, Mr. David Frederick Friday, October 11, :00 AM Trudy Brown Albrecht Memorial Rally, Mr. Geoffrey Porter Dog Classes and Winners Dog Competitions Break Bitch Classes and Winners Bitch Competitions Best In Show and Final Awards Parade of Therapy Dogs Children s/senior Handling, Mrs. Gwendolyn Wells (after Senior Open Dog) Parade of Veterans (after Best Veteran In Show) 9:00 AM Obedience and Rally Trials, Mr. William Parrill, Jr (Rally to follow 30 minutes after the conclusion of Obedience) 3:00 PM Rally Workshop, Ms. Kristine Kilfoil 6:00 PM Top Twenty Table Judging 6:30 PM Cocktails and Buffet 7:30 PM Top Twenty & People s Choice Award Competitions and Special Parades Saturday, October 12, :00 AM CKCSC, USA, National Specialty, Mr. Joakim Ohlsson Dog Classes and Winners Dog Competitions Break Bitch Classes and Winners Bitch Competitions Best In Show and Final Awards Parade of CKCSC Performance Title Holders Children s/senior Handling, Mrs. Linda Whitmire (after Senior Open Dog) 9:00 PM Obedience and Rally Trials, Mr. Barry Roland (Rally to follow 30 minutes after the conclusion of Obedience) Eye Clinic, Dr. Stacy Andrews Heart Clinic, Dr. Darlene R. Blischok-Lapekas 3:00 PM Agility Workshop: Serpentine, 180, and Weave Poles, Ms. Kristine Schmidt 5:00 PM Annual General Meeting (or 30 minutes after Best In Show, whichever is later) 7:00 PM Cash Bar 7:30 PM CKCSC, USA, Banquet, Awards & Live Auction Sunday, October 13, :00 AM Elizabeth I. Spalding Memorial Show, Mrs. Barbara Wilson Dog Classes and Winners Dog Competitions Break Bitch Classes and Winners Bitch Competitions Best In Show and Final Awards Children s/senior Handling, Mrs. Nicole Parente (after Senior Open Dog) Obedience and Rally Trials, Ms. Marlene Burford (Rally to follow 30 minutes after the conclusion of Obedience) Page 3 of 11

4 Reservations: Website: Rates: HOTEL INFORMATION Hilton Atlanta Airport 1031 Virginia Avenue Atlanta, GA (404) Identify yourself as being with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club to receive the special group rate. $95 single/double occupancy $50 pet fee Reservation deadline is September 25, Check-in time is 3 PM and check out time is 12 PM. 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 person. This is for your protection, for the protection of the dog, and the Hotel's protection. Please cover furnishings and bed with your OWN SHEETS and TOWELS if dogs will get on the furniture. No bathing of dogs. If feet need touch-up, use your OWN TOWELS. CLEAN HAIR FROM SINKS AND TUBS. NO WET DOGS ON THE FURNITURE. Bring with you the necessary equipment for immediate clean-up -- plenty of baggies, paper towels, sponge, pooperscooper, trash bags, etc. Inform hotel of any serious damage to your room. This is your responsibility. Report barking dogs, catch any running loose, carry extra baggies, etc. for emergencies and a helping hand. Pick up all litter -- including paper cups, cigarette butts, soft drink cans -- and place them in a trash bag. Future Shows at this site/hotel depend on how well you control your dog, your children, and yourself. Please make this one a success and future shows a possibility. DIRECTIONS TO HILTON ATLANTA AIRPORT: TRANSPORTATION Coming from the North on I-85 or I-75 or East or West on I-20: Take I-85/I-75 South through Atlanta. When the interstate splits, stay on I-85 South to Exit 73 Virginia Avenue. Turn left on to Virginia Avenue. The hotel is approximately 3 blocks on the left. Coming from the South on I-85 or from the Airport: Take I-85 North to Exit 73A Virginia Avenue. Turn right onto Virginia Avenue. The hotel is approximately 3 blocks on the left. Coming from the South on I-75: Take I-285 West to I-85 North. Take I-85 North to Exit 73A Virginia Avenue. Turn right onto Virginia Avenue. The hotel is approximately 3 blocks on the left. AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICES Courtesy hotel shuttle service is available in the Ground Transportation area west curb, just immediately outside the Airport between the North and South terminals. Hotel shuttles are located in the Purple Bus isle, Stalls 25 through 29 and depart every minutes from the hours of 5:00 am to 11:00 pm and are on call after midnight. Courtesy phones are available at the airport for after hours. NOTE: PLEASE address your entries to Beth Bales, Show Secretary. Page 4 of 11

5 SHOW RULES ANNOUNCEMENTS The CKCSC, USA, 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. 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. SHOW RULE CHANGE 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. Agility Rules and Regulations last changed 1/1/2011. SPECIAL AWARDS ORDER OF JUDGING REMINDER The Special Awards Best Blenheim In Show, Best Tri-Color In Show, Best Ruby In Show, Best Black-and-Tan In Show, Best American Bred In Show, and Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show are now judged after Best Puppy Dog/Bitch is awarded. The dog and bitch winners of each category will compete against each other at the end of the show after Best Puppy In Show. IMPORTANT! Supplemental Entry Form and proof of foreign registration are required if you need to enter a dog using its Foreign Registry Number while you are waiting on a CKCSC number. The Supplemental Entry Form is available as a fillable form on the website. The application to register the individual dog or the litter must have been received by the Registration Office by late closing or the entry will not be accepted. If you have any questions or cannot download the form, please contact Beth Bales. Trophies for Conformation must be returned to Shannon Schilling (625 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA, ) engraved and polished by September 20, if they are being shipped. Otherwise, they must be turned in to Joan Twigg polished and ready for distribution by 7:30 AM the morning of the show for which they are awarded. If you have any questions about packing or insurance, contact Joan Twigg ( or otwigg@bluecrab.org). Any trophy unreturned by the day of the show for which it is awarded is considered an automatic indebtedness and monetary penalties apply before you are allowed to show. Refer to Show Rule I. Owners/Exhibitors 5 for the complete text of the rule. HEALTH CLINICS Health Clinics are offered on Saturday. All breeds are welcome. Each clinic is $30 per dog. Heart Clinic: Offered on Saturday starting at 9 AM and conducted by Dr. Darlene R. Blischok-Lapekas, Board Certified Cardiologist. For auscultation, no lubricant is placed on the dog. Examinations take 10 minutes per dog. Eye Clinic: Offered on Saturday starting at 9 AM and conducted by Dr. Stacy Andrews, Board Certified Opthalmologist. A diagnosis form will be given to you to send in for a CERF certificate. Eyes are dilated and the actual examinations take 5-10 minutes per dog. You should show-up 15 minutes early for your appointment to get the eyes dilated. SEMINARS and WORKSHOPS Nutrition Seminar featuring three veterinary authorities addresses diet and nutrition from kibble to complimentary medicine. Gain new knowledge about raw, homemade and commercial diets, supplements, and holistic nutrition options, and walk away with confidence to apply what you learn. Our panel of speakers (Rick Kesler, DVM, Royal Canin, Tracie Laliberte, DVN, and Michelle Tilghman, DVM, CVA, CCRP, Loving Touch Animal Center) share their expertise so that you can make informed decisions about what to feed and ensure your Cavalier s optimal health. Attendees will receive a set of materials, and the option of meeting with speakers for one-on-one consultations. The seminar concludes with a panel discussion and Q&A. Seminar is FREE for members and $10 for non-members. Rally together for a Rally seminar on Friday at 3PM which will cover execution of exercises that will aid in your performance. This seminar will help you distinguish the difference between exercises that seem similar and how to remember the difference between them. For first timers, this is your time to ask all your questions and learn Rally from the beginning. Agility seminar on Saturday at 3 PM is the place to learn how to handle serpentines and 180 degree jumps. How you as a handler should handle the jump sequence depends on the layout of each course. This seminar will help you distinguish the differences and what is best for you and your dog. It will also discuss weave poles, the different techniques to teaching weave poles, and how to keep your dog s focus in weave poles. Page 5 of 11

6 SPECIAL CLASSES! Second Generation American Bred Classes are offered only for the Trudy Brown Memorial Rally, the National Specialty, and the Elizabeth I. Spalding Memorial Show! Review Class Definitions for eligibility criteria. SPECIAL PRIZES! Class and Major Prizes are spectacular and include some items made using the artwork All About Cavaliers created by Lindsay Bittner Graham just for the 2013 National Specialty weekend. Some of our Members have made donations to allow us to offer these special prizes. All donors will be acknowledged in the Show Catalog. SPECIAL COMPETITIONS! Top Twenty Gala is a competition of the year s most successful CKCSC, USA, conformation cavaliers. They have been formally invited to enter and participate in a competition that will be judged by three judges from three different categories- 1) licensed Cavalier Breeder/Judge; 2) CKCSC, USA, Breeder with an in-depth knowledge of the breed; and 3) a licensed all-breed judge, not a breeder or owner of Cavaliers. The names of the judges will be kept secret until the moment of the competition. Cost to attend is $35 and includes a light buffet. People s Choice Award is determined by the spectators at the Top Twenty Gala from the dogs entered. Spectators can complete a ballot for their favorite at the end of the evening. The ballots will be tallied and the winner announced at the banquet on Saturday evening. Check out the website for the Top Twenty Dogs receiving invitations to enter the competition (Select Conformation Information Top 20) and details about the event (Select Events Top 20 Gala). SPECIAL PARADES! A special entry form is included for participation in the parades. Cavalier Therapy/Service Dog Parade: Celebrate your dog s contributions to health and well being by sharing your story at the Parade just prior to Winners Dog competition on Friday. Veterans Parade: Celebrate your veterans with a parade immediately following the Best Veteran In Show competition on Friday. Performance Title Holders: Celebrate your dog s performance title on just prior to Winners Dog competition on Saturday. Conformation and Junior Warrant Title Holders and Major Pointed Dogs: Celebrate your dog s conformation title or major wins as a part of the Top 20 Gala. SPECIAL PRICING! All unofficial classes for performance and conformation are FREE!! Children s and Senior Handling Competitions are FREE!! Additional performance classes for the same dog in the same trial are HALF-PRICE! SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Limited Edition Items embellished with a print of the painting commissioned epecially for the National Specialty 2013 by Lindsey Bittner Graham entitled All Things Cavalier are being offered as gifts for people who make donations to help defray the costs associated with hosting the National Specialty. Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Sponsorship levels. Sponsor names appear in the catalog. See the flyer included with the premium and posted on the Club s website ( for details. Contribute NOW to the CKCSC National Specialty. These items will NOT be available for order after the weekend is over! Page 6 of 11

7 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS For more information and late-breaking news, go to our website, Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in the Ballroom on Saturday, 30 minutes after Best In Show or at 5:00pm, whichever is later. This is your opportunity to ask questions of and make suggestions to the Board directly. All National Board members, committee chairpersons, and paid employees in attendance will be introduced. Agenda items include any required voting regarding acceptance of the slate of nominees for the National Board, the annual minutes, and the Treasurer s report. This is your Club. Your input and participation is important to the success of the Club. Veteran Sweepstakes takes place on Thursday evening. Bronze (7 but not yet 9 years), Silver (9 but not yet 11 years), and Gold (11 years and over) classes are offered for both dogs and bitches. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners. Puppy Sweepstakes takes place on Thursday evening. Junior, Senior, and Graduate Puppy classes are offered for both dogs and bitches. Cash prizes are awarded to class winners, Best Puppy ($50), and Best Opposite Sex Puppy ($25). Lunch can be enjoyed in the Magnolia Grille (closed from 2pm 5pm) or the Finish Line Sports Bar. Top 20 Gala includes a light buffet. Cost to attend the event is $35. Cost for qualifiers to enter the event is $50 and includes a personalized rosette and one meal. Table judging of the Top 20 competitors will take place at 6 pm. Judging is simultaneous with one station per Judge. Each Judge evaluates dogs at their station until they have completed this judging stage for all dogs entered. While anyone is welcome to watch the table judging, no beverages will be available until 6:30 and the formal gala evening event requiring admission starts at 7:30 with the light buffet. For more details about the evening and the judging procedures, see the Top 20 Gala information on the Club s website. (Select Events Top 20 Gala.) Annual Banquet, Special Awards, & Live Auction on Saturday night is a lively evening and a great way to make new friends, catch up with old ones, and support the people receiving special awards. Buffet cost is $48. Buffet: Selection includes Herb Chicken and Sliced Sirloin, vegetables, salad, and dessert. Beverages include coffee, iced tea, and a bottle of red and white wine on each table. Catalog Ads are $25 for a full page, black and white. Ads must be in a jpg or pdf format and sent via or CD. Copy ready ads must be received by Friday, September 20. Class Sponsorships are $10.00 per class and help to defray the cost of the prizes. Sponsor names are printed in the Catalog. Donations to defray the expenses associated with the show are really appreciated. All donor names will be acknowledged in the catalog. If you do not want to take advantage of the special sponsorship opportunity, this is a great way to help the Club. Auction items are needed for the live and silent auctions. If you have something that you would like to donate, please contact Susan Bess ( , bess.susan@gmail.com), Brenda Bailey (bbseaside@aol.com), Sue Ramsey (crazydogz@ramseyfamily.org), or Paula Ayers ( , playerscav@aol.com). Donations should be sent to Susan Bess, 1087 Glenwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, Vendor space is $50 per 6 table for the weekend. Cover Artwork All About Cavaliers was painted by Lindsay Bittner Graham. The original artwork will be available for purchase at the live auction on Saturday evening. Entries will be accepted via and fax in addition to postal mail. Please read the full instructions carefully. The Summary of Amounts Due, Show Entry, and Supplemental Entry forms are availble as fillable forms on the website. Credit Cards will be accepted as payment for entries in addition to checks. A signed Credit Card Authorization form must accompany the entries. Instructions are included in the premium and available online. First Time Attendees may sign up for a weekend mentor. If this is the first show that you have attended or you feel that you do not know what is going on in the show ring, fill in your name and address on the Summary of Amounts Owed and one of our National Board Members will help make your weekend even more memorable. Page 7 of 11

8 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY FEES CKCSC, USA, will accept credit cards for entry fees in addition to checks. You must indicate on the Summary of Amounts Due CREDIT CARD as the check number for your payment and submit a signed Credit Card Authorization Form with your entries. SHOW ENTRIES ACCEPTED VIA FAX AND CKCSC, USA, will accept entries via and fax in addition to postal mail under the following conditions. PLEASE read the instructions CAREFULLY. Entries will not be accepted until payment is received. 1. Entries submitted by mail must include either a check or a signed credit card authorization form. Entries postmarked after the postmark closing date are considered late entries subject to the late fee. 2. Entries submitted by fax must be received by the postmark closing date. If paying by credit card, the signed authorization must be included. If paying by check, the mailed check must be postmarked by the postmark closing date. If any of the above conditions are not met, the entries are considered late entries and subject to the late fee. 3. Entries submitted by must be received by the postmark closing date. The signed credit card authorization may be sent by fax or postal mail. If faxed, the authorization must be received by postmark closing. Checks and credit card authorizations that are mailed must be postmarked by postmark closing. DO NOT SEND THE CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM VIA . TO USE THE NEW FILLABLE FORMS 1. DOWNLOAD the CKCSC 2013 Summary and Entry Forms from the CKCSC website to your computer. If you are entering Agility or showing a dog on a foreign registry number, also download those fillable forms. (Current Events October 2013 National Specialty, More Information link) 2. TYPE all of the information required on the form. 3. PRINT the completed forms. 4. SIGN the completed forms. (It is a requirement that all entry forms be signed.) TO SUBMIT THESE FORMS VIA 1. SCAN and SAVE the completed and signed forms to your computer as a single file. Do not include the Credit Card Authorization Form. 2. the file to the Show Secretary at cavaliershowsecretary@comcast.net. 3. If you are paying by check, mail the check. If you are paying by credit card, either fax or mail the Credit Card Authorization Form. TO SUBMIT BY FAX: Fax SIGNED forms to TO SUBMIT BY MAIL: Mail them to the Show Secretary at the address on the Summary Form. If you have any questions about these procedures, or need assistance, please call Beth Bales at or cavaliershowsecretary@comcast.net. NOTE: PLEASE address your entries to Beth Bales, Show Secretary. Page 8 of 11

9 DEFINITION OF CLASSES The term "Dog" applies to both sexes unless otherwise specified. CONFORMATION 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 spouse or 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 and older with an OFA certificate that shows an OFA registry number and states that the dog has not evidence of hip displaysia after 2 years of age and certified clear within 1 year of the postmark closing date for that show of the following diseases: Heart - by a board certified cardiologist; Patellar Luxation - by a licensed veterinarian or via an OFA certificate; Eyes - by CERF of by a board certified veterinary opthalmologist's exam sheet indicating that the 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. 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 All official conformation classes are judged for dogs, then bitches. Winners/Reserve Winners/Best Puppy competition takes place after judging concludes for that sex. Initial competition for Special Awards Best Blenheim, Tricolor, Ruby, and Black-and-Tan In Show is held after Best Puppy for that sex is awarded. Unofficial conformation classes, including Best Veteran In Show, are judged after the competition for Winners/Reserve Winners Bitch/Best Puppy Bitch. The remaining Final and Special Awards follow the unofficial conformation classes. Final Awards (Championship points awarded if entry justifies.) Winners (WD, WB): Awarded from the Class Winners. Reserve Winners (RWD, RWB): Awarded from the remaining Class Winners and the second place dog to Winners. Best PuppyDog/Bitch (BPD, BPB): Awarded from the Junior and Senior Puppy Classes. Best In Show (BIS): Awarded from Winners Dog and Winners Bitch. Reserved Best In Show (RBIS): Awarded from the Opposite Sex Winner and the Reserve Winner to Best In Show. Best Puppy In Show (BPIS): Awarded from the winners of the Best Puppy Dog/Bitch competitions after Reserve Best In Show competition. Special Awards (No championship points awarded.) Best Veteran In Show: Awarded from the winners of the Veteran Classes immediately following the Veteran Class competition. Special Awards: Awarded from eligible dogs from all of the classes. The definition for the Special Award is the same as the associated class definition. 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. Page 9 of 11

10 PERFORMANCE (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.) 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 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. Rally Novice B: Any dog may compete in this class until a qualifying score in the Rally Advanced Class is earned. Rally Advanced A: Dogs holding the C-RN title, but not holding any Novice, Open or Utility obedience title or any Rally Advanced 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 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 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. CLASS ELIGIBILITY BY BIRTHDATE (October 10 October 13, 2013) Please refer to the following chart to ensure your dog's age is within the eligible age range (inclusive) for the class. Class Name Friday (10/11/13) Saturday 10/12/13) Sunday (10/13/13) Junior Puppy 1/12/13-5/11/13 1/13/13-5/12/13 1/14/13-5/13/13 Senior Puppy 10/12/12-1/11/13 10/13/12-1/12/13 10/14/12-1/13/13 Graduate Puppy 4/12/12-10/11/12 4/13/12-10/12/12 4/14/12-10/13/12 Novice before 5/12/13 before 5/13/13 before 5/14/13 Bred By before 5/12/13 before 5/13/13 before 5/14/13 Junior American Bred 4/12/12-5/11/13 4/13/12 5/12/13 4/14/12 5/13/13 American Bred before 4/12/12 before 4/13/12 before 4/14/12 Second Generation before 5/12/13 before 5/13/13 before 5/14/13 Health/Conformation before 10/12/08 before 10/13/08 before 10/14/08 Special Limit before 5/12/13 before 5/13/13 before 5/14/13 Open before 5/12/13 before 5/13/13 before 5/14/13 Veteran before 10/12/06 before 10/13/06 before 10/14/06 Puppy Sweeps Thursday (10/10/13) Veterans Sweeps Thursday (10/10/13) Junior Puppy 1/11/13-5/10/13 Bronze 10/11/04-10/10/06 Senior Puppy 10/11/12-1/10/13 Silver 10/11/02-10/10/04 Graduate Puppy 4/11/12-10/10/12 Gold before 10/11/02 Page 10 of 11

11 Send completed forms to Sharon Utych, 540 Westherstone Court, Alpharetta, GA, or by 9/20/13 CKCSC Parade of Therapy and Service Dogs Entry Form Friday 10/11/13 Registered/Call Name: Name of Sponsoring Organization: What type of work does your dog do as a therapy dog? How long? Why did you start? address: Any other information? (Attach a sheet.) CKCSC Parade of Champions/JW/Performance Title Holders and Major Pointed Dogs Friday 10/11/13 (Conformation) or Saturday 10/12/2013 (Performance) Registered Name: Call Name: Pedigree (Sire and Dam): Conformation/Performance Titles Sired/Whelped Champions? address: CKCSC Parade of Veterans Friday 10/11/2013 Registered Name: Call Name: Age: If paying by credit card, send completed form to Beth Bales, 2301 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, TN, CKCSC SHOW ENTRY CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM CKCSC, USA, National Specialty Weekend October 10 13, 2013 VISA Mastercard Discover American Express Card #: Exp: / I authorize the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA, to apply the exact fee necessary to accomplish this transaction. Signature of Cardholder (Entry will not be processed without authorization signature) Print Name as shown on card: This form is available online. Page 11 of 11

12 Nutrition Seminar Thursday October 10, 2013 Ever wondered if you were feeding your Cavalier well? What about supplements? What does that dog food label really mean? What should I do as my Cavalier ages, or if they develop a health condition? What holistic options might be best for my dog? Our speakers share their expertise so that you can make informed decisions about what to feed and ensure your Cavalier s optimal health. Attendees receive a set of materials, and the option of meeting with speakers for one-on-one consultations. Featuring three veterinary authorities, this seminar addresses diet and nutrition from kibble to complimentary medicine. Learn about supplements, raw, homemade and commercial diets and walk away with the confidence to apply what you learn. Rick Kesler, DVM Royal Canin Senior Service Veterinarian Tracie Laliberte, DVN Break Michelle Tilghman, DVM, CVA, CCRP Loving Touch Integrated Medicine Animal Center Panel Q&A Dog Food Labels How To Read Them Nutrients vs. Ingredients Nutrition in Pregnancy Probiotics and Prebiotics Optimal Health Food and a Whole Lot More Raw, Cooked, and Commercial Diets Complimentary Modalities Nutrition and Aging: What Happens? The Geriatric Diet Keeping Old Dogs Young Managing Conditions 1:00 1:45 pm 1:45 2:30 pm 2:30 2:45 pm 2:45 3:30 pm 3:30 4:30 pm Rick Kesler, DVM lectures nationwide to audiences interested in learning about animal care best practices. He graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in Since then he has practiced medicine and surgery with a special interest of working with breeders of cats and dogs in multiple states. In addition to lecturing, writing for journals dedicated to pets, and being a consultant to breeders worldwide, he also has served as consultant to two large veterinary distributorships in the United States. His currently serves as a Royal Canin Senior Service Veterinarian, where his philosophy of sharing knowledge melds well with that of Royal Canin. He lives with his wife Julie in Nebraska and spends his precious free time cooking new dishes with Julie, bicycling and reading Civil War books. Tracie Laliberte, CVND, MA has extensive knowledge and thirty-eight years of love and experience in the professional field of dogs. A breeder, trainer, exhibitor of show dogs, winner of Best Junior Handler at Westminster Kennel Club and Crufts Dog Show, she is a certified doctor of animal naturopathy who is also currently working on a Doctorate of Philosophy about "dogs" at Salve Regina University. Tracie has instructed classes in Canine Communication, Holistic health, and the humancanine bond with the Newport Learning Connection, Providence Learning Connection, and The Boston Learning Society. In addition, she is a speaker for civic and community groups and former recipient of the Dog Writer's Educational Trust. She has written for various dog publications and is an award-winning newspaper columnist. Michelle Tilghman, DVM, CVA, CCRP graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary School in She gained experience as a veterinarian in Georgia and Texas before founding Loving Touch Animal Center in Stone Mountain, Georgia, in She is on the faculty of IVAS and is always in demand to teach around the world. Her most recently published article, 6 Steps to Treating Arthritis is available in AWM Vol. 15 Issue 4. Dr. Tilghman also serves as an adjunct professor at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Most importantly, Dr. Tilghman is the mother of two wonderful daughters, Naia and Rosie, and wife to David. The Tilghman family shares their home with several dogs and cats. There is no cost for members and $10 for non-members.

13 52nd National Specialty Show Weekend October 10th-13th, 2013 Atlanta Airport Hilton, Atlanta, GA Sponsorship Opportunity Our National Show is an annual celebration of this wonderful breed and as part of that celebration we are delighted to have an opportunity to share with you these limited edition items embellished with a print of the painting commissioned especially for the National Specialty 2013 by the artist Lindsey Bittner Graham titled All Things Cavalier. All proceeds will defray the cost of the Specialty Weekend. Our generous sponsors will receive the gift of their choice and a listing in our Catalog. Happy Shopping and we ll see you at the show! Bronze Sponsorship $50 Silver Sponsorship $100 Gold Sponsorship $ square cast iron trivet and heat resistant photo tile. Great for wall art too! OR Neoprene ipad case fits tablets up to 10 inches. Tablet not included. Platinum Sponsorship $250 Set of two 16 x 16 pillows finished with black or ivory back Machine-washable cover, hidden zipper enclosure with a synthetic-filled insert. Dress up any room with happy faces! 10 x 14 wooden tray with a high quality, glossy finish. Handles on two sides. Felt feet on bottom. (shipped product will not have a white border) Diamond Sponsorship $300 Set of four 10 nonbreakable picnic plates. Perfect for meals on the patio or by the pool. Dishwasher safe. Not for microwave use. Buy two for a service of eight! 50 x 60 woven 100% cotton machine washable thick and cozy bed throw. Perfect for chilly evenings. If you prefer, it would even make a lovely wall tapestry. (shipped product will have a black border) SPONSORSHIP FORM BRONZE ($50) QUANTITY SILVER ($100) QUANTITY GOLD ($150) QUANTITY PLATINUM ($250) QUANTITY DIAMOND($300) QUANTITY NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE CREDIT CARD # EXP: Please complete this form and return it along with your check or credit card info to: CKCSC, U.S.A., 2301 E. Emory Road Knoxville, TN or Fax to : Please allow two weeks for shipping For Questions please call Amanda Tatum at: