The Southern Cavalier

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1 Cavaliers of the South, A CKCSC USA Regional Club The Southern Cavalier New COS Committees Announced for Summer 2014 The following committees have been established at the last COS Board meeting for the year. If any member in the future would be interested in serving on a COS committee, please express your interest to our new club president, Kevin Cline or any of the COS Board members. Our new board members are listed in the back of The Southern Cavalier. Judges Committee: Val Cromer, David Kirkland, Michelle Lander, Glen Richmond, Rachel Venier Nominating Committee: Elizabeth Gerkin, Hollis Land, Pat Lander, Juahn Mixon, Linda Whitmire Membership/Hospitality Committee: Caryna Fox, Mimi Hodges, Pat Mixon, Barbara Magera, Pam Taub Inside this issue: President Message 2 Media Committee: Kevin Cline, Ricky Perkins, Sharon Utych December Show Seminar 6 AGM Meeting Minutes 8 Ribbon Committee: Mimi Hodges Letter to the Editor 10 Brags & Candids 15 Trophy Committee: Juahn Mixon, Pat Mixon Judges Critique 16 Calendar of Events 19

2 Page 2 From The COS President Dear Members, Now that summer is upon us, I hope everyo n e i s t a k i n g advantage of the nice warm weather and lots of fun outdoor activities with all of our Cavaliers. Hopefully, many of you will travel t o t h e w o n d e r f u l summer shows around the country including our combined summer show in Indianapolis. I would like to thank the membership of the Cavaliers Of The South for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your president. It is truly an honor. I will do my best to provide an open exchange of ideas that will help k e e p a l l m e m b e r s informed and most importantly involved. Each and every one of us belongs to this club and it is therefore important for each one of us to have input to help shape our future direction. The COS has a s t r o n g b o a r d i n place. These board m e m b e r s a r e geographically spread through the South and have many talents and interests to offer the club while representing you. Remember, however, the board works for the members h i p. I t i s t h e m e m b e r s h i p t h a t makes the club strong. Input is needed and is ALWAYS welcomed. I t s t h r o u g h e a c h member s input that the club gains insight to grow and prosper. The strength of any club can be measured by the involvement of i t s m e m b e r s. W e should ALL plan to become more involved with our club. There a r e t w o w a y s t o increase involvement; fi rst b y i n cre a si n g m e m b e r s h i p, a n d second by encouraging members to volunteer their time. Unfortunately the COS (like all regions) has seen a steady decline in its membership over the last decade. No doubt, the economy has played a critical role, but the ultimate cause is likely multifaceted. It is time to reverse this trend and grow our membership. I w i l l a p p o i n t a membership committee to develop a plan t o i n c r e a s e o u r members. We want breeders to reach out to new puppy owners to strongly encourage them to join our club. We should all work to p r o v i d e d e s i r e d a c t i v i t i e s f o r p e t owners to encourage their active participat i o n. L e t s h e l p everyone realize the value of their membership. One of the first things that I noticed about the Cavaliers of the So u t h w h e n I first j o i n e d w a s t h e strength and diversity of its membership. Having now been a m e m b e r f o r m a n y years I realize how true that first insight was. No doubt, we have great members. Each of you has talents that can benefit the club. Organizational skills are needed to p l a n s h o w s, f u n matches, and health c l i n i c s. P u b l i c relations skills are needed to reach out to n e w m e m b e r s t o e n c o u r a g e t h e i r participation. The list is endless. The point is, each member has something relevant to offer the club. Lets volunteer our time and talents to help our club succeed. Enjoy your summer, and I look forward to seeing each of you at the shows. Until next time, Kevin Cline COS President

3 CERF To Stop Accepting Registrations After nearly 30 years of working t o w a r d s t h e e l i m i n a t i o n o f h e r i t a b l e e y e diseases in dogs, T h e Canin e Eye R e g i s t r a t i o n F oun da t i on wi l l stop accepting new registrations for the CERF registry on June 15, T h e i r o n l i n e r e g i s t r y w i l l c o n t i n u e t o b e a v a i l a b l e f o r approximately the n ex t y ea r af t e r wh i ch t h e CERF r e c o r d s w i l l b e available via the ofa website. CERF would like to thank a l l o f t h e i r breeders and dog lover s for t h ei r continued support over these many years. Please direct any questions and/ or concerns that you may have to CERF@vmdb.org Support Cavalier Rescue USA. We need volunteers to transport and foster, especially in the GA area. Can t volunteer? Please consider making a donation. COS Board of Directors Meeting Schedule The following is a list of Board of Director Meetings for The Cavaliers of the South. Note that these meetings will be held via telephone conference. Any member of the COS can arrange to be present for the telephone conference by contacting the COS secretary, Caryna Baker Fox, who will provide you with the proper dial in instructions. If a club member wishes to add a topic to the agenda, please contact the COS president, Kevin Cline, with the topic and information one week prior to the board meeting. June 7, pm EDT Conference call August 12,20147pm EDT Conference call October 28, pm EST Conference call February 10, pm EST Conference call May Atlanta Specialty Show AGM Page 3

4 Page 4 Auburn University Offers CM Screening The Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching H o s p i t a l a t A u b u r n University is now offering a C h i a ri - li k e m a l f o rm a - t i o n ( C M ) s c r e e n i n g package to owners and breeders of Cavalier King C h a r l e s S p a n i e l s a n d Brussels Griffons. Referrals are not required and limited appointments will be offered on Thursdays only. To schedule a CM screening, call the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital front desk at CM, a malformation of the skull, is a common cause of syringomyelia (SM) in dogs. The Auburn University CM screenings will identify dogs with CM or the likelihood of developing SM. Cavalier King Charles S p a n i e l s a n d B r u s s e l s Griffons with CM/SM are n o t r e co m m e n d e d fo r breeding. T o q u a li fy fo r t h e C M screening package the dogs must be at least one year o ld a n d a sympt om at i c (showing no signs of CM/ SM). Preanesthetic testing (blood work and thoracic radiographs) must be done by a veterinarian elsewhere within two weeks of the CM screening appointment at Auburn University. The CM screening package includes: Physical and neurologic examinatio n by the neurology/neurosurgery service General anesthesia MRI of the head/ neck Two CD copies of the MRI images Bre eding advice b a s e d o n a p r e v i o u s l y published grading scheme from the British Veterinary Association Cost of the CM/SM screening package is $750. T h e C M s c r e e n i n g appointment may be rescheduled in case of hospital emergencies d u ri n g t h e A u b u rn n e u r o l o g y / neurosurgery regular service. If t h e C M screening needs to be rescheduled, owners/ b r e e d e r s w i l l b e notified by hospital staff by the afternoon prior to the original appointment. During the screenings fur will be shaved for an IV catheter. The dogs will be discharged the same day, unless it is deemed medically necessary to admit to the hospital for further treatment. Dogs with clinical signs of SM (including neck pain on examination) will not be eligible for this screening procedure and asked to make an a p p o i n t m e n t fo r a diagnostic work-up, if desired. Auburn University s veterinary hospital is a teaching hospital, so students, interns, and r e s i d e n t s m a y b e involved in the screening and treatment of dogs. All students, interns and residents involved in the CM sc reening s w i ll b e o v e r s e e n b y a b o a r d - c e r t i f i e d neurologist. T h e B a i l e y S m a l l A n i m a l T e a c h i n g Hospital at Auburn University is located at W i r e R o a d, Auburn, AL To learn more about the W i l f o r d a n d K a t e Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University, visit edu. Please contact Drs. John Hathcock or Jill Narak at for more information about this screening package.

5 You Can Help! Please volunteer! It s FUN! By the time this Summer edition of the newsletter is received we will already be gearing up for the last two COS shows of the year! Our York PA show in conjunction with CNE and our Chattanooga TN show in conjunction with CMW. We need YOU to help! Please consider being a gate steward, a ring steward, announcer, table steward, helping with the hospitality table, etc. Volunteers Needed for Chattanooga Show This is an early request but we really need volunteers to make our Chattanooga Choo Choo show in December to be a success! Are you bringing your spouse? Are you coming just to watch the show and would like to help? Only have one or two entries and want to help the Club? NOW is your chance! We need the following positions filled for Thursday evening Sweeps, Friday & Saturday Conformation classes! First come, first served!! Listed below are the positions needed and a short description of duties. If you can volunteer, please contact show co-chair Sharon Utych via at utych@earthlink.net and let her know the position, the day and either AM or PM along with your mobile number contact information. Table Steward: You may table steward in either the am or pm or all day if you would care to! The Table Steward is responsible for submitting accurate Show Results to the Points Secretary, the host Club President, and the Show Secretary. Signs and dates the Table Steward Catalog. Ensures that the Judge signs and dates the Judge s Results Book. Ensures that the Ring Steward signs and dates the Ring Steward Catalog. Ensures that the marked catalogs from the Ring, Table, and Gate Stewards match. Forwards the Show Results to the Points Secretary within 14 days of the show or the host club will incur a monetary fine and the Club President or their designee immediately following the show. Announcer: You may announce the show in either the am or pm or all day if you would care to! The announcer sits at the head table with the Table Steward and with a microphone announces the classes, general announcements, winners, etc. Gate Steward: You may table steward in either the am or pm or all day if you would care to! The Gate Steward is responsible for assisting the Ring Steward in preparing exhibitors to enter the Show Ring and providing a marked catalog with the show results. The Gate Steward remains at the gate and does not enter the Show Ring unless they are finished showing dogs for the day. Lines up the exhibitors in catalog order for class competitions. Informs the Ring Steward of any absences. Informs the Ring Steward of any late exhibitors. Verifies that exhibitors display the correct numbers. Ring Steward: This is an ALL DAY position only! The Ring Steward is responsible for assisting the Judge, managing the exhibitors in the Show Ring, and providing a marked catalog with the show results. The Ring Steward must do the job the entire show. Although the Ring Steward cannot show any dogs that day, another club member may show their dogs for them as a courtesy. The Ring Steward should be dressed in the same manner as the Judge. Some of the main responsibilities are: Updates the Judge on general policies. Determines the order that the Judge wants to see the class winners line up for the Winners Competition Puppy to Open or Open to Puppy. Determines how the Judge wants to handle exhibitors who arrive after the class has started and before the last dog is seen. Escorts all exhibitors into the Show Ring. Verifies the exhibitors in the class or competition are present and in the appropriate order before judging starts and informs the Judge when the class or competition is ready. Updates the Table Steward with the absences from the class or competition. Ensures that the exhibit area used for moving the dog is clear during individual examination. Communicates general instructions from the Judge to the Exhibitors. Ensures inactive exhibitors follow instructions when a class is split, including moving in and out of the Show Ring when appropriate. Provides exhibitor clean-up materials when their dog has an accident in the ring. Circumstances may dictate that the Ring Steward actually clean up the accident. Hands the Judge the rosettes and prizes for the associated award before they are presented. Enters the show numbers for Class Placements, Major Winners, and Special Awards Winners in the Ring Steward Catalog. Updates the Table Steward with the show numbers for the Class Placements, Major Winners, and Special Award Winners. Page 5 Uncle Sam says COS needs YOU to volunteer to make their shows run smoothly and successful! Volunteer and sign up TODAY!

6 Don t Miss our Saturday Seminar at the Choo Choo! COS is proud to announce that during our December show at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel our seminar speaker on Saturday evening be will be the renown Dr. Carmen Battaglia. This is a three hour seminar entitled Pedigree Analysis & Structure and Movement. More details and advertisement of this seminar will be forthcoming. This seminar is open to both members of the CKCSC USA and non members of outside breed clubs or dog fanciers who wish to attend. There will be special discounted club member pricing for those who pay when they submit their registrations for the December show, or you can choose to pay at the door for the non discounted member pricing. There will also be non member pricing available. If you are not familiar with Dr. Battaglia, he developed several programs including Breeding Better Dogs, Developing Puppies and Structure & Movement. He also has developed software called Stick Dog that helps you track and breed better dogs. Carmen was given his first dog by his grandfather when he was five years old. That was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with all aspects of dog behavior, breeding, training and showing. He has personally bred and finished several Champions, Select Dogs, Futurity and Maturity winners. Today, he is considered an expert as well as a highly respected AKC judge of more than 40 breeds. Dr. Carmen Battaglia By education, (holding the Masters and Doctorate from Florida State University), he is a researcher, lecturer and author. His articles have appeared in the "AKC Gazette", "Dog World", "Dog News", "Canadian Shepherd Journal", "South African Dog Magazine" as well as dog publications in Australia and Ireland. Being very active in the dog world, Dr. Battaglia is a Director of the American Kennel Club and has served as Chairman of such important committees as: National Genetics Committee (German Shepherd Dog Club of America), the American Kennel Club Committee for the Future, the Operations and Planning Committee, as well as the Health and Education Delegates Committee. The AKC called upon his expertise in genetics to create and develop their DNA program. He is also a much-sought-after speaker on this topic for television and radio talk shows. Author of several different books on dog breeding, Dr. Battaglia has gained worldwide recognition, most notably for the program he developed - "Breeding Better Dogs". Popular demand has prompted the creation of a seminar for dog clubs which mirrors his book and a video of this method which has been presented across the country and considered an imperative foundation to any successful breeding program. Be sure to make plans to attend this great seminar and show weekend! Page 6

7 Thank You to Our Election Committee A very BIG THANK YOU to our great Election Committee members, K a y T r a d a n d D i x i e Westmoreland! The process was tedious and took well over 4 hours to count all votes submitted by the COS members who voted. It was a heavy turnout, with 199 ballots mailed, 133 received. That meant first observi n g o u t s i d e envelopes for validity, then opening both the o u t s i d e a n d i n s i d e envelops and finally reviewing the ballot for validation and performing a three way counting and tying out the vote count! WHEW! W e r e po r t e d o u r findings to Nancy M a d d o x, C O S S e c r e t a r y f o r c o n t a c t i n g t h e nominees. This was a tedious job and I want to thank Kay and Dixie for giving up their Thursday to count the ballots! We had a great time c h a t t i n g t o o afterward with our l i g h t l u n c h t h a t turned into a dinner! Thanks again ladies, YOU ROCK! S h a r o n U t y c h, Election Chair CHARGE IT!!! COS NOW ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS FOR AUCTION PAYMENT Well, your wish has come true! The Cavaliers of the South can now accept the following credit and debit cards for payment of auction items for our live and silent auction. We can accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover in addition to checks and good ole cash! This processing is safe and secure through a Paypal mobile application and credit card reader. Paypal is the leader in processing safe and secure credit and debit transactions! Additionally, these transactions feed right into our COS checking account almost overnight! Page 7 The only thing you will need cash for is our exciting 50/50 cash raffle! ($1 a ticket, 6 or $5, 12 for $10)!! Now everyone can BID HIGH at the live & silent auctions and pay by credit or debit card!

8 2104 AGM Meeting Minutes Summer 2014 MINUTES 2014 AGM CAVALIERS OF THE SOUTH, May 10, 2014 Meeting brought to order at approximately 5:30 pm by our President, Paula Ayers. Paula thanked the members for their attendance and help at our shows during the years of her presidency, especially the board members. A motion was made to disperse with the reading of the minutes, as they were published in the newsletter. This was seconded and motion was passed. Kevin Cline gave a treasurer s report, stating that the COS financial situation has been stable over the last four years. He stated that we have approximately $62,000 in our savings account and $45,000 in our checking account. He told us that our lead shows were in March and May and that we normally lose money on our December show. He suggested we might think about a better location for that show. This coming December the show will be in Chattanooga. Michelle Lander read a report from Sharon Utych asking the members to send brags and articles to be published in the newsletter. Paula spoke for the Judges Committee. She explained to the membership that the COS board IS the Judge s Committee. Board members all make suggestions for judges they would like hired. Linda Whitmire, head of the nominating committee, thanked Brenda Martz and Sue Bess for their work with her on the committee. She gave a report concerning the recent election of new officers and directors. She read the slate presented to the membership by the nominating committee. SLATE: President Kevin Cline Vice-president Linda Whitmire Secretary Caryna Baker-Fox Treasurer Elizabeth Gerkin Directors Howard Bales, Pat Mixon, Michelle Lander There were 5 nominations from the floor: President Earline Barrois Vice-President Cindy Torgersen Secretary Cindy Saban Directors Lynda Fairchild, Maureen Miles Nancy Maddox prepared and mailed the ballots to the membership. Page 8

9 2014 AGM Meeting Minutes Continued Kay Trad spoke for the election commission. The members of the commission were Sharon Utych, chair; Dixie Westmoreland and Kay Trad. The commission met on 5/1/14. Nancy Maddox read the full results of the ballot voting to the membership. Election Results: 199 Ballots were mailed. 133 Ballots were returned. 6 Ballots were deemed invalid. 127 Ballots were valid. President: Kevin Cline* 67 votes received Earline Barrois 60 votes received Vice President: Linda Whitmire* 77 votes received Cindy Torgersen 45 votes received Treasurer: Secretary: Elizabeth Gerkin* 124 votes received Caryna Baker-Fox* 88 votes received Cindy Saban 36 votes received Director: Howard Bales* 115 votes received Pat Mixon* 84 votes received Lynda Fairchild 42 votes received Director: Michelle Lander* 88 votes received (1 year term) Maureen Miles 35 votes received *Declared winners NEW BUSINESS: The membership was reminded again that the newsletter could use articles written by our members. Also, please give us any ideas you may have for seminars at shows. Kevin spoke to the membership. He said that the board would be setting up committees and that he invited all members to consider participating on a committee. He told of the board members rotating off the board. These are Paula Ayers, Pat Lander, and Nancy Maddox. Linda Whitmire told about the AKC club puppy picnics held in Atlanta area and suggested that it would be nice if the COS members could do this along with that club. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned after a motion by Mimi Hodges and a second by Nancy Maddox. Respectively Submitted, Nancy Maddox, Secretary Page 9

10 A Letter to the Editor Summer 2014 HOW THE ANIMAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHT TO OWN AND OR BREED CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS We have no ethical obligation to preserve the different breeds of livestock produced through selective breeding One generation and out. We have no problems with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of human selective breeding. CEO Wayne Pacelle, as reported in Animal People News, May1993 Don t breed, don t buy, and don t even accept giveaways. CEO John Hoyt, The Humane Society of the United States in a 1991 speech HSUS resolution, adopted 1980-Pursue on all fronts the clear articulation and establishment of the rights of all animals within the full range of American life and culture. The Humane Society of the United States is an animal rights group not to be confused with an animal welfare group. They advertise that they save animals with the dollars you send them but, in fact only 1 % of the money raised in 2012 actually found its way to the animals they advertise you will help. HSUS is in fact a strongly organized political organization that is working state by state and county by county to end the breeding of all domesticated animals. If you really want to help dogs and cats then I suggest you support your local municipal shelter or rescue organizations. This way you know that your money is being spent on the animals and not a political agenda. It is important that you, as a Cavalier owner and possibly a breeder of these lovely dogs, understand the politics of owning and breeding Of the many bills filed annually around the country that relate to animals, there are several that we see each and every legislative session and this year was no exception. These bills tend to deal with what is often referred to as animal rights issues vs animal welfare. People who support animal rights believe that an animal should be afforded the same rights as you or your children. On the other hand, most animal welfare organizations and people support the humane care and treatment of animals. Over the past decade these animal rights bills have been filed with a variety of approaches and ever changing language but, the intent has always been the same: stopping the sale of pure bred dogs and cats! Then, create not for profit organizations with the ability to raise large amounts of money for animal related activities to be doled out with little oversight from government or voters. This has been a touchy issue in many state Legislatures. These bills at first glance seem to make good sense but, when read in their entirety, they pose an ethical question for those who must pass the bills. That question is: when do the rights of animals supersede the rights of people under the 4 th and 14 th Amendment to the United States Constitution? Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Many of the animal rights bills filed each year fail because they are drafted in such a way that citizens and business owners of this great country would lose their personal rights if these bills passed. I think you would be hard pressed to find any breeder or Cavalier lover who does not support animal welfare. But, many of us would have concerns when laws are proposed that attempts to take away the rights of citizens. However, this does not stop the HSUS and PETA from pushing these bills year after year. They don t always succeed but, they chip away a little bit at a time and are getting closer and closer to their goal. Each year, we see at least one bill filed in Florida that has small hobby breeders and large scaled breeders firmly in their sites. In almost every rendition of this bill, the small hobby breeder is treated just the same as a large commercial breeder. In the State of Florida dog breeders have been under attack for 5 years. The 2014 Legislative Session was no exception. This session House Bill 1305 Relating to Commercial Breeders, was filed and if passed, would have required any breeder who owns one intact female and sells 16 puppies a year to be classified as a commercial breeder. As a commercial breeder you would be required by law to buy an annual license and register with the State. The application form you then must sign, gives the State the right to enter your property for inspection without cause or a warrant! Page 10

11 A Letter to the Editor Failure to fill out the forms and buy the license could result in a Third Degree Felony charge and up to 5 years in jail. Examples of third-degree felonies include elder abuse, assault and battery, drug possession, driving under the influence, child molestation, arson, transmission of pornography, embezzlement, theft, and fraud. Extreme?? Yes! Extreme is exactly what we are seeing each year. This bill even required if you had a mobile home or other vehicle in which you carried your animals, it too be made available for inspection. Now, I can already hear you saying to yourself, I don t breed that many dogs or Cavaliers have small litters so this does not hurt me or my dogs! But, in a large breed of dogs, this is only a litter and a half! This year the bill says sixteen puppies and then next year it says 8 puppies and then the next year it becomes a mandatory spay and neuter bill which requires all puppies over the age of four months be fixed. Ridiculous you say! Not really, this very bill was filed in Florida 5 years ago. This legislation was so bad that just about every dog breeder and enthusiast in the State awoke from their stupor and got politically involved for one Session. A petition opposing the bill was passed out at dog shows all over the State and we were able to gather thousands of signatures stopping the bill from becoming law. IF YOU ARE NOT AT THE TABLE YOU ARE ON THE TABLE When I say they awoke from their stupor, I am not being dramatic. Most dog enthusiast and breeders just love dogs and want to spend their life with them. By nature animal lovers are caring and easy going. We want to just be left alone to do what we want with our Cavaliers and our Cavalier friends but, that has to change if we are going to continue to have the right to own pure bred dogs. The statement above is so true, if you are not politically at the table you will be dinner! HSUS and PETA are at the table for every meal. They hold lobbying seminars at animal shelters, law schools, and vet schools in just about every state in the country. Have you noticed your vet and vet tech asking you if you are adopting your puppies out? Mine never say selling any more because they have been trained not to. HSUS has its own national veterinary association that competes with the American Veterinary Medical Association. Selling and breeding of dogs is now considered in bad taste by many young and recently graduated veterinarians. Are you beginning to see how this could be your problem someday? It is important that you get involved now! I hope you are now asking yourself, how can you do that? First, many cities and counties have Animal Advisory Boards. These Boards make many of the decisions about the local animal ordinances and make recommendations to the municipalities on these issues. They have the power to change your rights! Anyone can apply to serve on these boards, but in most cases you must be approved by the Mayor or Commissioners. The animal rights groups are taking over these boards and we need to get positions on these advisory boards or councils. So, get to know your Mayor and Commission. If you don t feel comfortable doing this then at least read your local animal ordinance. You may be surprised what it says. Add yourself to your county or cities interested party list. You may have to search around a little on their websites or make a call but, all of this is now available on line. Second, find out who your state Senator and Representative are. If you are scared to call them and meet with them then at least look them up and know who they are. Just in case you ever get a call to arms on a dog issue. Be able to at least find them or send them an , but even better, go meet them when they are not in session and let them get to know you. They need to know that there are good dog owners and breeders out there. NOT JUST BAD BREEDERS AND PUREBRED OWN- ERS! Finally, if you are not the get active and involved type please at least read and keep up with groups who are. There are groups like NAIA, Trust who are very up to date on the issues we as purebred dog owners are facing. They have a website that can give you a lot of insight into the issues at hand. So often people tell me that one person can t make a difference but, I can tell you first hand from my 20 years in the political arena, that this is not true. One person can make a difference and it starts with YOU! Submitted by: Pat Mixon Government Consultant Mixon & Associates, Inc. Page 11

12 The Southern Exchange Summer 2014 Would you or someone you know like to advertise in The Southern Cavalier? Quarter page ads (4.25 x 5.5 ) cost $18 a year and will be published four times a year. This is a great way to advertise a dog friendly location, cavalier related items or dog related items. If you are interested, you will need to submit your advertisement in a jpg format to the utych@earthlink.net. Please make your check payable to The Cavaliers of the South and mail to: Sharon Onorato Utych, 540 Weatherstone Court, Alpharetta GA Page 12

13 Cavalier Bits and Bobs Southern Cavalier Publication Months Check out the publication schedule for The Southern Cavalier. To have items included in the newsletter, please submit to the editor by the 5th of each publication month! The Southern Cavalier will be published in January, April, July and September. NEXT PUBLICATION will be September 2014 GOT A BRAG? Share it in The Southern Cavalier! Just the following information to the editor by the 5th of each publication month: Your name and kennel name Your cavalier s registered name & call name Type of win, win date, win venue Judge (optional) Picture (optional) in jpeg format with 300 dpi It s CKCSC USA Yearbook Ad Time! It s that time of the year to honor, brag, remember and just plain smile when you see your Cavalier published in the 2014 CKCSC, USA yearbook! If you never ran an ad before, maybe its time to try out the experience! Show dogs, therapy and service dogs, performance dogs, veterans, pets, remembrances are all special when you see them in print. You don't have to be a breeder or in the fancy to have an ad! Pet people are invited also! Our editor, Barb Hoorman, ( Bmark9@aol.com) will be glad to assist and work up an ad page design or you are welcome to send in your ad ready to go. Cost is $125 for full page B&W, $315 for full page Color. See the advertising form for more options. To download the form go to: FF3A0B99F9DE31FB86257CE5000F2D40 Is YOUR contact information correct? Make sure that you do not miss out on any communication from COS or CKCSC USA! Please send any address changes or address changes to : Earline earline58@aol.com Page 13

14 Remembrances of Our Loved Ones Summer 2014 We have a secret, you and I That no one else shall know, For who but I can see you lie Each night in fire glow? Simon Always in my heart Owner: Linda Whitmire Crosscreek Brookhaven Casino Cassie September 18, April 4, 2014 Owners: Marjorie Grossman & Sharon Utych Cassie Girl you captured our hearts and we miss you every day And who but I can reach my hand Before we go to bed And feel the living warmth of you And touch your silken head? And only I walk woodland paths And see ahead of me, Your small form racing with the wind So young again, and free. And only can I see you swim In every brook I pass And when I call, no one but I Can see the bending grass - Author Unknown AKC & CKCSC,USA CH Brookhaven Dream Lover, ROM Perry b: Owners: Brenda Martz & Paula Ayers Rest well Perry...an amazing cavalier both in and out of the ring. His legacy lives on through his offspring Page 14

15 The Southern Cavalier Cavalier Candids & Brags Nancy Maddox (Denham) is bragging on her breeder/ owner littermates Dehnham Superstorm JW who took Best Puppy Dog and BPIS & Denham Over the Moon who took Best Puppy Bitch at the COS May Specialty! Brookhaven is bragging on AKC GR CH & CKCSC USA CH Brookhaven Believe It or Not Ripley on his RBIS wins at the COW show and the COS Williamburg show. They are so proud of this boy who never lets them down! Brookhaven is bragging on new CKCSC USA CH Brookhaven Mystic Sky Misty Kevin Cline (Forestcreek) is bragging on CH Forestcreek Double O Seven, JW on the BIS win at the COS Specialty under Judge Heather Lamont Got a brag or win shot? Or even a cute candid? it to the newsletter editor! Page 15 Paula Ayers & Brenda Martz (Brookhaven) are bragging on Brookhaven in the Garden JW Eden RWB win at the CMW Chicago show. Thank you Eddie Edwards for this nice win.

16 Judge s Critique - May Specialty Puppy Sweeps Summer 2014 Cavaliers of the South May 8th 2014 Firstly a big thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge here in the USA, this was my first trip to America and all the dogs were all new to me,the quality was very good overall and I am sure many could change places at another show or day,thank you to the exhibitors,i was delighted to find my best Bitch and best puppy dog both whole colours litter brother and sister. Judge Aum Puenchalard (UK) Junior Puppy Dog 1. Fairchilds, Closeburn Maciver Alan - Very nice Blenheim, very much baby, level topline with good reach of neck, richly marked, beautiful dark eyes, show well, a promising young boy. 2. Gentil s, Angel spride Just A Gigolo - Nice headed Blenhiem with good overall size and balance, well marked with a good tailset and topline, move with drive and well presented handled well. 3. D & C Wills, Brookhaven Jesse Mckinley - A ruby with a large dark eyes, sweet temperament, good pigment,needs more training to access fully Senior Puppy Dog Lovely Class of youngsters who could all change places on a different day. 1. DePhillip s, Chewcreek Red Solo Cup - Tri with soft expression, short compact little boy, good coat and condition, liked is overall size and balance,dark eyes and good tailset, moved well with drive, showed and handled well. 2.Painter & Hodges, Mimric Moves Like Jagger - Nice Blenheim with stronger head, well laid shoulders, good reach of neck, level topline good pigment with dark eyes, show well. 3. Gentles, Du Jardin De Clair llow - Ruby with a very pretty head,good eyes and soft gentle exp., level topline and good tailset good pigment presented well, liked him a lot but did not perform well tonight. Graduate Puppy Dog 1. Maddox, Denham Superstorm JW - Star of the day, ruby with everything that I was looking for, pretty head and soft gentle expession, Large dark eyes,well set ears,good spring of rib, well presented coat in good condition and moved well. Front and rear. Pleased to award him Best in Sweeps. Page 16

17 Judge s Critique - May Specialty Puppy Sweeps 2. Magera & Mitchell s, Bonitos Companeros Eldorado JW - Blenheim with soft expression, good neck, large dark round eyes with good pigment, good for size move nicely. Lots of coat which was well presented just lost on topline. 3. Mitchell s Forestcreek Bradley - Nice head Blenheim good reach of neck, dark eyes, level topline good spring of rib, move with plenty of drive. Just needs more coat to complete the picture. 4. Yorks, Picadil Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Tri colour Well marked coat, well made solid body with good bone, appealing in head with good tan, Good temp Junior Puppy Bitch 1. Weidig & Kennedy, Blackfire Big Girls Don t Cry - Lovely toy spaniel nice size and balance and good mover, pretty head dark eyes, good neck and shoulder. Presented well. Senior Puppy Bitch 1. Hodges & Perkins, Mimric Buffalo Gal - Blenheim with sweet head nice size, level topline and good reach of neck, dark eyes, well laid shoulders, move well with good tail set carriage. Presented well. 2. Whitmire s, Almeara Look At Me - Another nice Blenheim nice head and eyes not in topline of 1, show in excellent condition, move well. Graduate Puppy Bitch 1. Maddox s, Denham Over The Moon - Super black and tan,with lots to like about her very pretty head and expression, lovely shape standing and on the move, long ears,in lovely coat and condition,good neck and lay of shoulders. Level topline good tail set and carriage, shown and presented well. Best Bitch in sweeps. 2. Geldermans, Dallarock Dora - Blenheim with excellent head type, good eyes good neck and pigment, level topline,liked her overall balance and shape,just needs a little more coat to complete the picture, move and standing nicely. A quality girl. 3. Maddox & Fairchild, Denham Moonstruck - Nice Blenheim, good eyes and pigment, just little long in back,needs more coat and a better tailset, showed well. Page 17

18 Cavaliers of The South Officers President Kevin Cline LA kjc10750@bellsouth.net Brenda Bailey Jupiter Island, FL bbseaside@aol.com Puppy Referral Brenda Bailey Jupiter Island, FL bbseaside@aol.com A b i g T H ANK Y O U t o o u r outgoing COS officers for all their leadership and dedication o f s e r v i c e. Special thanks to our outgoing President Paula A y e r s a n d Secretary Nancy Maddox along with Director Pat Lander! Vice President Linda Whitmire Conyers, GA almearacavaliers@gmail.com Secretary Caryna Baker Fox foxwyncavaliers@gmail.com Treasurer Elizabeth Gerkin Bamberg, SC elizabeth_10734@msn.com COS Board of Directors Brenda Martz Madison, GA cavhaven@aol.com Howard Bales TN Howard.bales@comcast.net Michelle Lander Canton, GA mblpeach@aol.com Pat Mixon FL pat@mixonandassociates.com Membership Chair Earline Barrois Amite, LA earline58@aol.com Newsletter Editor Sharon Onorato Utych Alpharetta, GA utych@earthlink.net COS Representative - CKCSC USA Board of Directors Ricky Perkins Advance, NC ricky@perkinscreative.com Cavalier Rescue Carolyn Stigler, President Smallpaws4@mac.com COS is on FACEBOOK! Page 18 Be sure to like our club page and receive our posts! Search for our page: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels of the South

19 Cavaliers of the South Calendar of Upcoming Events Summer 2014 Indianapolis IN Date: July 24-27, 2014 Hosts: CMW/COS Hotel: Marten House Events: 3 conformation shows, puppy sweeps ob/rally, children's handling, health clinics. CMW & COS silent auctiona, seminar Judges: Sweeps - Friday - Michelle Lander (Jayba US) Elaine Berwick (Merrylaine UK) for CMW Saturday - Erica Venier (Orchard Hill US) for CMW Sunday - Show Chairs: Lana Adair (CMW) Barbara Curley (Falling Springs US) for COS Michelle Lander & Shannon Schilling (COS) Premium received: 6/9/14-6/13/14 Postmark closing date: 7/3/14 Reservation cutoff date: 6/24/14 Louisville KY - CKCSC USA NATIONAL Date: Oct 9-12, 2014 Hosts:: CMW, CKCSC USA Hotel: Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport York PA Date: November 6-9, 2014 Hosts: CNE, COS Hotel: Holiday Inn York PA Events: Puppy Sweeps, 3 conformation shows, Children s Handling & more Judges: Sweeps: Friday - Earline Barrios (Riverview US) Anne Fitzpatrick (Corduke IRE) Saturday - David Frederick (Twickenham US) Sunday - TBD Show Chairs: Chattanooga TN Date: December 4-7, 2014 Hosts: COS, CMW Hotel: Chattanooga Choo Choo Convention Center & Hotel Events: Fun Match, Puppy Sweeps, 3 conformation shows, Children s Handling, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, Saturday evening seminar on Pedigree Analysis & Structure and Movement and more. Fun Match registration day of match 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Fun Match begins at 5pm Thursday Judges: Fun Match - TBD Events: Sweeps - Katherine Kates (Darane US) Trudy Brown Albrecht Rally, Elizabeth I Spalding Memorial Show, National Specialty, Puppy Sweeps, Veteran Sweeps, Obedience/ Rally, Children s Handling, Health Clinics, Seminar, Parade of Champions, Top 20, Banquet, Live & Silent Auctions, AGM and more! Judges: Sweeps - Paula Ayers (Brookhaven US) Friday - Gordon Inglis (Craigowl UK) Saturday - Phillip Lovel (Lovetrac UK) Sunday - Show Chairs: Ann Gill (Florindale UK) Linda Whitmire (almearacavalier@gmail.com), Sharon Utych, Cheryl Stough (COS) Friday - Sylvia Lymer (Lymrey UK) Saturday - Annette Jones (Timsar UK) Sunday - Brenda Martz (Brookhaven US) Show Chairs: Lana Adair (lanaadair@bellsouth.net); Ginger Harrison (gingerbentwood@hotmail.com) Premium received: 8/25/14-8/29/14 Postmark closing date: 9/19/14 Reservation cutoff date:: 9/09/14 Page 19

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