January 13 16, 2012 Warner Center Mariott Woodland Hills, CA CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB, USA PUPPY OF THE YEAR 2012

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1 CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB, USA PUPPY OF THE YEAR 2012 CAVALIERS OF THE WEST M. Anne Shapiro Memorial Specialty Show Weekend Three Conformation Shows Obedience and Rally Trials January 13 16, 2012 Warner Center Mariott Woodland Hills, CA 1

2 JUDGING PANEL Friday, January 13, 2012 PUPPY OF THE YEAR: Elaine Shail Rossbonny Cavaliers, UK Saturday, January 14, 2012 CONFORMATION: Carol Jenkins Hollambrie Cavaliers, UK CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Susan Gonyo Harrington Cavaliers, USA RALLY: Robert Margolis OBEDIENCE: Robert Margolis Sunday, January 15, 2012 CONFORMATION: Barbara Garnett-Wilson Laughing Cavaliers, USA CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Jennifer Flowers-Foster Starring Cavaliers, USA RALLY: Gina Grissom OBEDIENCE: Gina Grissom Monday, January 16, 2012 CONFORMATION: Philip Carthy Ardgove Cavaliers, Ireland CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Todd McCoy Royalmark Cavaliers, USA RALLY: Nancy Craig OBEDIENCE: Nancy Craig SHOW CHAIRS Jennifer Flowers-Foster 2061 Rayshire St, Thousand Oaks, CA COTW Board/Monique Tyler PO Box 242, Tualatin, OR PERFORMANCE CHAIR Carolyn Peterson Stratford Ct, Fort Collins, CO POTY SHOW SECRETARY Beth & Howard Bales E. Emory Rd, Knoxville, TN

3 COTW SHOW SECRETARY Linda Kornhi Westminster Street, Pleasant Hill, OR PUPPY OF THE YEAR SHOW RULES COMMITTEE Bruce Henry Northhaven Rd, Dallas, TX Paula Ayers Little River Rd, Madison, GA Niki Parente Dorset Heights, South Burlington, VT COTW SHOW RULES COMMITTEE Kathy Tegg S Wildwood, Hercules, CA Linda Kornhi Westminster St, Pleasant Hill, OR Monique Tyler PO Box 242, Tualatin, OR PERFORMANCE RULES COMMITTEE Carolyn Peterson Stratford Ct, Fort Collins, CO Kathy Tegg S Wildwood, Hercules, CA Jeanne Kestner Davis Ave, Concord, CA COVER ART WORK: The cover art includes an original oil painting by Pamela Dennis Hall. Show Stewards and Announcers Friday Jan 13, 2012, POTY Saturday Jan 14, 2012 Announcer: Joan Twigg Announcer: Joan Twigg Gate: COTW Board Gate: Susan Gonyo, Kevin Ellingson Ring: COTW Board Ring: Toni Wade Table: COTW Board Table: Jeanne Kestner/Todd McCoy Sunday Jan 15, 2012 Monday Jan 16, 2012 Announcer: Kevin Ellingson Announcer: TBA Gate: COTW Board Gate: Toni Wade Ring: Elisa Rosenberg Ring: Kevin Ellingson Table: Susan Gonyo/Todd McCoy Table: COTW Board 3

4 Performance Stewards Saturday Jan 14, Monday Jan 16, 2012 Jeanne Kestner, Kathy Tegg, Dave Moody, Sharon Moody, Carolyn Peterson Veterinary Services Warner Center Vet Clinic Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills,CA This clinic is right around the corner from the hotel 24 hour Emergency Clinic Veterinary Specialists of the Valley Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA VETS (8387) Between Shoup Ave. and Topanga Canyon Blvd. Welcome Reception There will be a Welcome Reception on Friday evening, January 13, 2012 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the POTY function room. A full cash bar and Appetizers will be offered. Catalogs and Armbands will be available, with Puppy Of The Year judging to follow. Awards of Merit (AOM) will be awarded on Saturday, January 14, Up to two AOM s may be awarded for each sex. When Reserve Winners is awarded, the dog that was placed after that dog in the class is eligible to return to the ring to compete for an Award of Merit. When the first AOM is awarded, the dog that was placed after it in the class will be called to the ring to compete for the second AOM. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All Times Are Approximate Friday, Jan 13, :00AM CKCSC, USA Board Meeting 2:00PM COTW Board Meeting 6:00PM Puppy of The Year 2012 Bracket Drawing 6:00PM-7:30PM Welcome Reception Catalogs/Armbands available in the Ballroom 7:00PM Puppy of The Year Judging, Elaine Shail, Rossbonny Cavaliers, UK Saturday, Jan 14, :00AM Rally, Robert Margolis Obedience, Robert Margolis 8:00AM Grooming Room available 10:30 AM Conformation Judging, Carol Jenkins, Hollambrie Cavaliers, UK Dog Classes 4

5 7:00PM 9:00PM High in Rally, High in Trial, New Performance Titles Awarded Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions & Best in Color Competition (Dog) & Children s Handling, Susan Gonyo, Harrington Cavaliers, USA Break Pet Parade (After Break and before Bitch Classes) Bitch Classes Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions Best in Color Competition (Bitch) ---- Unofficial Classes Best in Show Competition Best Puppy In Show Competition Final Awards COTW AGM immediately follows Best In Show CKCSC, USA Annual Awards Banquet Live Auction Sunday, Jan 15, :00AM Rally, Gina Grissom Obedience, Gina Grissom 8:00AM Grooming Room available 10:30 AM Conformation Judging, Barbara Garnett-Wilson, Laughing Cavaliers, USA Dog Classes High in Rally, High in Trial, New Performance Titles Awarded Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions & Best in Color Competition (Dog) & Children s Handling, Jennifer Flowers-Foster Starring Cavaliers, USA 11:30AM 11:30AM Heart Clinic, Dr. Michael Lesser Eye Clinic, Dr. Tony Basher Break Pet Parade (After Break and before Bitch Classes) Bitch Classes Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions Best in Color Competition (Bitch) ---- Unofficial Classes Best in Show Competition Best Puppy In Show Competition Final Awards Monday, Jan 16, :00AM Rally, Nancy Craig Obedience, Nancy Craig 8:00AM Grooming Room Available 10:30 AM Conformation Judging, Philip Carthy, Ardgrove Cavaliers, Ireland Dog Classes 5

6 High in Rally, High in Trial, New Performance Titles Awarded Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions & Best in Color Competition (Dog) & Children s Handling, Todd McCoy, Royalmark Cavaliers, USA Break Pet Parade (After Break and before Bitch Classes) Bitch Classes Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions Best in Color Competition (Bitch) ---- Unofficial Classes Best in Show Competition Best Puppy In Show Competition Final Awards NOTE: Woodland Hills 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. Show Committee Show Chairs Performance Chair Health Clinics Judges Hospitality Ribbons Prizes Live and Silent Auction Auctioneer Stewards Sales Tables Photography Groundskeepers Cover Artist Catalog Ads Hotel Coordinator Banquet Coordinator Advertising Pet Parades Ballroom Setup and Teardown Hospitality/Membership Premium List Catalog Coordinator Jennifer Flowers-Foster & COTW Board Carolyn Peterson Toni Wade Jennifer Flowers-Foster Jody Sutton Sharon Moody, Dave Moody Susan Green and COTW Board Special Guest Auctioneer Toni Wade Linda Kornhi Betty Hogan, Dart Dog COTW Board and Exhibitors Judy Geldermann Linda Kornhi Monique Tyler Monique Tyler Linda Kornhi Toni Wade COTW Board Jim & Linda Barnfather Linda Kornhi Linda Kornhi HOTEL INFORMATION Warner Center Mariott Hotel Oxnard Street Woodland Hills, CA

7 The Warner Center Mariott Hotel is located in Warner Center Business Park Adjacent to the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. The hotel is convenient to both LAX (25 miles) and Bob Hope/Burbank Airport (20 miles) and within a 30 minute drive of Malibu Beach, Universal Studios, Hollywood and NBC Studios. Reservations: Call the hotel directly at or on or before Monday, January 2, Identify yourself as being with the Cavaliers of the West to receive the special group rate, use booking code CAVCAVA. Rates: $ Single or Double Occupancy, plus tax Pet Fee: $75.00 will be charged at the time of check in, $30.00 to be refunded upon satisfactory check out, $45.00 to be kept for cleaning fees. All rooms are a smoke free environment. Check In Time: 3:00PM Check Out Time: 12:00 PM Reservation cut off date is January 2, Overnight self parking is $9.00 per night. Overnight valet parking is $19.00 per night. There is a full mall across the street, with multiple restaurants. 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 DIRECTIONS TO THE WARNER CENTER MARRIOTT HOTEL Driving from : Los Angeles - LAX Phone: Hotel direction: 28 miles NW Driving directions: North on 405 San Diego Freeway, Northwest on 101 Ventura Fwy, exit Topanga Canyon Blvd North. Turn right on Oxnard Street. Hotel is located on the right. Travel time approximately minutes. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena - BUR Phone: Hotel direction: 20 miles W Driving directions: Exit Airport to Hollywood Way Right to Alameda Avenue Right. Turn right onto 134 Ventura Fwy W., which Changes To 101 West. Exit Topanga Blvd North Exit, Turn Right. Right on Oxnard Street, Hotel is on the Right Hand side. 7

8 Santa Monica Municipal Airport - SMO Phone: Hotel direction: 20 miles NW Driving Directions: Merge to I-10 E, Merge to I-405 N, Merge to US-101 N, exit CA-27 N/Topanga Canyon Blvd North, turn right, turn right on Oxnard Street. SHUTTLE INFORMATION Super Shuttle: Does accept animals, they must be contained in a carry-on bag or crate. Please make advance reservations , or Blue Van, or at From Burbank/Bob Hope Airport, one way is $23.00 From LAX, one way is $30.00 PUPPY OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS Bracket Drawing for the head-to-head matchups will be held at 6:00 PM, regardless of the start time for the Puppy of the Year competition. Puppy of the Year 2012 will start at 7:00PM. There will be a cash bar and hors d oeuvres available during the competition. POTY entry forms must be received by December 13, If you have not received an invitation and believe that your dog qualified, please contact Beth Bales immediately. Cut-off date to qualify was the 2011 National Specialty. In-season Bitches are allowed to compete for Puppy of the Year. If they compete in POTY, then they are allowed to compete in the championship shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. In-season bitches who did not qualify for Puppy of the Year or exhibit in that competition are not allowed to compete in the championship shows. (Refer to Show Rules Section II, Rule 3.) 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. Catalog Ads NEW RATE FOR THIS SHOW! $ 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 December 19, 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 Linda Kornhi at or cavlady@mindspring.com Crate Lending Service Those flying in, or those with limited space when driving may borrow a crate for the entire show weekend for FREE! Indicate on the Summary of Amounts Due form how many crates you require. This service is limited! Supply your own crate pad/bed. 8

9 Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday evening, January 14, at 7:00PM. Cost will be $45.00 per person. Dinner will be buffet style, with the following menu; Roasted Squash Soup Farmer s Salad Romaine Lettuce, Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Red Peppers, Low Fat Ranch Dressing Pencil Asparagus Drizzled with Lemon Vinaigrette Aioli Grilled Chicken Breast, Ragout of Tri-Colored Peppers & Red Onions Fire Seared Salmon with Baby Bok Choy & Miso Sauce Broiled Sirloin of Beef, Wild Mushroom Ragout Steamed Lemon-Basil Green Beans Wild Rice Pilaf Fresh Fruit Kabobs, Low-Carb Almond Mousse and Lemon Tort Make your reservations on the Summary of Amounts Due form. Tickets will be sold That weekend only as available. 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 suegreen@ .com or Linda Kornhi at cavlady@mindspring.com Health Clinics Heart and eye clinics will be available on Sunday, January 15, beginning at 11:30AM until 3:00PM. Please show up 20 mins early for eye appts, for administration of eye drops. Reservations for the Clinics must be made through Toni Wade at tprwade@yahoo.com or at ( 360) until Weds, Jan 12. After that date call Toni on her cell at Toni will need to know how many dogs are coming, and if they are showing, what class they are in. Appointments will be made on a first come, first served basis. Appointments may be made at the show if there are openings. No appointments will be accepted without payment in FULL. Checks must be made payable to COTW and mailed tothe Show Secretary Linda Kornhi, Westminster St, Pleasant Hill, OR WITH A SUMMARY OF PAYMENT FORM. Heart Clinic: Dr. Michael Lesser, Diplomat, ACVIM $ per dog for non members and $30.00 per dog for COTW members. Download and complete the OFA cardiac form from for each dog you are bringing, this will save time and the work of bringing the needed information to the show. OFA stickers will provide a 50% discount to register results. Updates are free. Eye Clinic: Dr. Tony Basher, DVM, ACVS, SAS, ACVO $ per dog for non members and $30.00 per dog for members. Your appointment time will be the time for eye drops. Plan on a 15 minute wait. You are encouraged to send your results in to help the database. Show Photographer: Betty Hogan of Dart Dog will be our show phtotographer for the weekend. Betty will be set up in the exibition area all weekend. Betty will be available for anyone wanting photos of their dogs, families with their dogs or just families. Please see Betty 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 9

10 Saturday- Pet Parade Sunday- Pet Parade Monday- Pet Parade Lunch: Lunch will be available at the hotel or across the street at the mall. 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 Regulrations). 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. 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 10

11 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.) 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 11

12 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.) 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. 12

13 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. 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. 13