CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB, USA PUPPY OF THE YEAR 2013 & Cavaliers of the Midwest Winter Specialty February 21-24, 2013 DoubleTree by Hilton DFW Airport North, Irving, Texas Thursday, February 21, 2013 Friday, February 22, 2013 Saturday, February 23, 2013 Sunday, February 24, 2013 JUDGING PANEL CCKCSC, USA PUPPY OF THE YEAR: Gordon Inglis, Craigowl Cavaliers, UK CONFORMATION: Paula Stark, Tayfern Cavaliers, UK CHILDREN S HANDLING: Lezli Powers, USA CONFORMATION: Andrew Brace, UK CHILDREN S HANDLING: Cindi Rackler, USA CONFORMATION: Lindsey Gow, Lyncraeg Cavaliers, UK CHILDREN S HANDLING: Beth Vezina, USA PUPPY OF THE YEAR SHOW CHAIRS Mary Grace Eubank Shirley Henry 850 Orchid Hill Dr. 4610 Northaven Rd. Copper Canyon, TX 76226 Dallas, TX 75229 940-241-1314 214-207-7970 mge143@aol.com shirmontcavs@aol.com POTY SHOW SECRETARY Beth & Howard Bales 2301 E. Emory Road Knoxville, TN 37938 865-687-4963 cavaliershowsecretary@comcast.net POTY SHOW RULES COMMITTEE Bruce Henry Shirley Henry Ted Eubank 4610 Northaven Rd 4610 Northaven Rd. 850 Orchid Hill Dr. Dallas, TX 75229 Dallas, TX 75229 Copper Canyon, TX 76226 (214) 207-7970 (214) 207-7970 (214) 649-1104 shirmontcavs@aol.com shirmontcavs@aol.com teubank143@aol.com
CMW SHOW CHAIRS Tammy Biggio Jan Hensley Lorie Koch 8108 CR 859 1090 Colleton Ln. 11483 Coronado Tr. McKinney, TX 75071 Frisco, TX 75034 Frisco, TX 75034 972-529-9778 972-668-1210 214-705-6034 tbiggio@me.com jan@janhensley.com davlorkoch@tx.rr.com CMW SHOW SECRETARY Cynthia Scanlan Johnson 1835 Old Annetta Road Aledo, TX 76008 817-441-5262 Cloudbasecavs@aol.com SHOW RULES COMMITTEE Ellen Poti Tammy Biggio Cynthia Scanlan Johnson 1410 Folk Ream Rd. 8108 CR 859 1835 Old Annetta Rd. New Carlisle, OH 45344 McKinney, TX 75071 Aledo, TX 76008 (937) 882-6015 972-529-9778 817-441-5262 ndpoti@aol.com tbiggio@me.com cloudbasecavs@aol.com SHOW COMMITTEE CMW Show Chairs: Tammy Biggio, Jan Hensley, Lorie Koch Puppy of the Year Chairs: Mary Grace Eubank, Shirley Henry Show Secretary: Cynthia Scanlan Johnson Announcer Thursday David Frederick Friday Joan Twigg Saturday Jan Gallagher Sunday Joan Twigg Ring Steward Thursday Brenda Martz Friday Mary Grace Eubank Saturday Shirley Henry Sunday Pat McCaslin Table Steward Thursday Shirley Henry Friday Bruce Henry Saturday Mary Grace Eubank Sunday David Frederick Gate Steward Thursday Paula Ayers Friday Lezli Powers Saturday Beth Vezina Sunday Kim Kinser Ribbons Tammy Biggio, Jan Hensley, Lorie Koch Prizes Tammy Biggio, Jan Hensley, Lorie Koch, Hannah Koch Silent Auction Susan Skaggs Live Auction Mary Grace Eubank, Shirley Henry Health Clinic Coordinator Cathy Teff Hospitality Pat McCaslin, Judy DuRoss
Photographer Vendors Flowers Grounds Cover Artist Hotel Coordinator Shelly Fields Lorie Koch Lynn Jennings Tammy Biggio, Jan Hensley, Lorie Koch Pamela Dennis Hall Cynthia Scanlan Johnson SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (all times are approximate) Thursday, February 21, 2013 5:00 P.M. Puppy of the Year Bracket Drawing Welcome reception with cash bar and heavy hors d oeuvres 6:00 P.M. Puppy of the Year Judge: Gordon Inglis, Craigowl Cavaliers, U.K. Champagne & Cake Toast (at the conclusion) Friday, February 22, 2013 9:00 A.M. Conformation Judging Begins (Dogs & Bitches) Judge: Paula Stark, Tayfern Cavaliers, U.K. Puppy Dog Classes Dog Classes Children s Handling Judge: Leslie Powers Winners Dog Competition Dog Color Class Competition Lunch Break Puppy Bitch Classes Bitch Classes Bitch Color Class Competition Non-Official Classes Best In Show Competition Today s Silent Auction closes 30 minutes after Best In Show Competition Ring Procedures and Management CKCSC Judges seminar (begins 1 hour after Best In Show) Saturday, February 23, 2013 9:00 A.M. Conformation Judging Begins (Dogs & Bitches) Judge: Andrew Brace, U.K. Puppy Dog Classes Dog Classes Children s Handling Judge: Cindi Rackler Winners Dog Competition Dog Color Class Competition Lunch Break Puppy Bitch Classes Bitch Classes Bitch Color Class Competition Non-Official Classes Best In Show Competition
Today s Silent Auction closes 30 minutes after Best In Show Competition 6:30 P.M. Cash Bar, CKCSC National Awards Banquet & Live Auction ($50. Must be paid in advance.) Sunday, February 24, 2013 9:00 A.M. Conformation Judging Begins (Dogs & Bitches) Judge: Lindsey Gow, Lyncraeg Cavaliers, U.K. Puppy Dog Classes Dog Classes Children s Handling Judge: Beth Vezina Winners Dog Competition Dog Color Class Competition Lunch Break Silent Auction closes at the end of the Lunch Break Puppy Bitch Classes Bitch Classes Bitch Color Class Competition Non-Official Classes Best In Show Competition 5:45 P.M. Bus riders meet in lobby 6:00 P.M. Bus departs hotel for the Eubank s home 6:45 P.M. Dinner & entertainment at the Eubank s home, hosted by the Eubank s and the Henry s. ($10 meal and $10 bus transportation fee must be paid in advance.) SPECIAL INFORMATION CMW Silent Auction Have you always wanted to bid on Silent Auction items, but knew you would not be available 2 days later to snare that great piece at the last minute - let alone pay for it? Well...this year a Silent Auction will be held each day of the Show Weekend. There will be new and fabulous items Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 22, 23 & 24). On Friday and Saturday the Auction will close 30 minutes after the Best In Show Competition. On Sunday, the Auction will close at the end of the lunch break. Items are needed and appreciated. If you do not have something you want to donate, please consider a cash donation. Our very talented Silent Auction Chair, Susan Skaggs, will create a fabulous gift basket identified as donated by you! Remember - no item is too small or too large and the proceeds benefit our great organization. If you have any questions or have items to donate to the show s silent auctions, please call or ship in advance to Auction Chair, Susan Skaggs at: 1585 Land Fall Circle, Bartonville, TX 76226, sumacreekcavaliers@gmail.com 817-903-3489
Live Auction The Live Auction will be held in conjunction with the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. Auction items include fabulous Cavalier collectibles such as an artistically framed 24x30 Lanseer engraving, a priceless original framed illustration from the first published Barney book, lovely jewelry and much more! Catalog Ads Catalog Ads are $75.00 for a full page color and $50.00 for black & white. Ads must be received by Cynthia Scanlan Johnson by February 1, 2013. HEALTH CLINICS There will be a heart and eye clinic on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Heart auscultations will be done by Dr. Sonya Gordon, Bsc, DVM, DVsc. Cost is $40.00 if paid in advance, $50.00 on day of show. Eye (CERF exams) will be done by Dr. Rachael Ring,DVM, ACVO. Cost is $30.00 if paid in advance, $40.00 on day of show. Day of show appointments are subject to availability. Please schedule your appointments with Cathy Teff at cteff1@verizon.net or 972-495-6843. Show Photographer Shelly Fields of DreamMaker Images will be our show photographer for the entire weekend. Shelly is available for family and pet photographs during the show. Visit her website at www.dreammakerimages.com. Appointments available but not necessary. Show Veterinary Information Dr. Kirk Esmond, Josey Ranch Pet Hospital Day: (972) 446-0667 2150 N. Josey Ln., Suite 106, Carrollton, TX 75006 Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas 817-410-2273 2700 West State Hwy 114, Grapevine, TX 76051 Approximately 6 miles away- Open 24/7 hours for emergency only Sales Tables Sales tables for this show are $50.00 for the first table and $30.00 for each additional table. Please contact Lorie Koch for availability at 214-705-6034 davlorkoch@tx.rr.com. Use the Summary Form for payment but verify availability as space is limited. SPECIAL EVENTS Friday Afternoon: Ring Procedures and Management This seminar will be presented by Bob and Elaine Whitney and will be begin one hour after Best in Show. This seminar will focus on in the ring management for judges and exhibitors. It will discuss various scenarios in the ring with the emphasis on using your time wisely and in an orderly manner. While working with dogs, the time will be spent talking about the pros and cons of several different routines of judging both small and large classes of dogs. $10. per person. Must be paid for in advance. See Summary Sheet for details.
Saturday Evening: Cash Bar, CKCSC NATIONAL ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET & Live Auction. The CKCSC National Awards presentation for 2012 will be held. The Top 10 Awards, Top Performance Awards, and Top Junior Handler for 2012 will be announced and the certificates awarded. Auction items include fabulous Cavalier collectible items and much more! Please see the Live Auction information Section for more detailed information. This is an event that you will not want to miss. Cash Bar 6:30 pm; Dinner 7:00 pm. Dinner Buffet consisting of Classic Garden Salad, choice of dressing, Sirloin strip steak with bleu cheese butter, Lemon herb grilled chicken breast, Loaded mashed potatoes with bacon, cheese, chives, and sour cream, Roasted corn off the cob, Broccoli, cauliflower, carrot medley, Assorted warm dinner rolls, New York style cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake. $50. per person. Includes a complimentary bottle of red and white wine at each table. Must be paid for in advance. See Summary Sheet for details. Sunday Evening: After Party at the Eubank s home Enjoy fun, friends, and good eats. Great BBQ from Norm Vezina and the gang at "BACKYARD BBQ and Catering, Inc". Ted and Mary Grace Eubank and Bruce and Shirley Henry are hosting this rockin eve with great oldies, karaoke, and a special performance by super song bird, Cindy Hooper. The cost for this dinner is $10. Reservations are required. Transportation is available if needed, which must be reserved and paid for in advance. The Transportation Fee is $10. See Summary Sheet for details. For those riding the bus, meet in lobby at 5:45 P.M. Bus will leave hotel at 6:00 P.M. For those providing their own transportation, the party will start at 6:45 P.M. PUPPY OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS Bracket Drawing for the head-to-head matchups will be held at 5:00 PM. Puppy of the Year 2013 will start at 6:00. There will be a cash bar and hors d oeuvres available during the competition. A champagne and cake Toast To The Winners immediately follows the competition. POTY entry forms must be received by Beth Bales by January 28, 2013. Note that this is EARLIER than the postmark closing for this show. If you have not received an invitation and believe that your dog qualified, please contact her immediately. Cut-off date to qualify for this year s competition was the 2012 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 the most current and up to date show information, go to our website, www.ckcsc.org. 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 help to defray the costs of the show. Sponsors names are printed in the Catalog. HOTEL INFORMATION DoubleTree by Hilton DFW Airport North 4441 W. John Carpenter Freeway Irving, Texas 75063 972-929-8181 www.dfwairportnorth.doubletree.com Reservation cut off date is February 02, 2013 Call the hotel directly at 972-929-8181 or 1-800-222-TREE and ask for the group rate for the Cavalier King Charles Dog Show. If you have any trouble with securing your reservation, please contact Cynthia Scanlan Johnson at 817-441-5262 or cloudbasecavs@aol.com Rate: $99.00 Single or Double Occupancy, plus tax. This rate is good for 2/21 thru 2/24 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights.) Rate: $129.00 Single or Double Occupancy, plus tax. This rate is for Wednesday night only, February 20, 2012. Hotel will charge a $75.00 Pet Deposit per room. Half ($37.50) will be refunded at time of check out upon a satisfactory room inspection conducted jointly by a hotel rep and a show chair. Protective padding will be provided to guests upon check-in that is large enough to accommodate 4-5 crates. All crates and dog equipment must be kept on the protective padding. Check In Time: 3:00 PM Check Out Time: 12:00 PM SHUTTLE FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL The hotel provides free shuttle service from DFW. Call the hotel at 972-929-8181 for pick up.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE HOTEL If you are renting a car at DFW Airport, leave the car rental facility and watch for the North Airport Exit. There is much construction outside the north end of the airport, so watch carefully for the exit to State Highway 114 East. Go east on Hwy 114 approximately 1.5 miles to Esters exit. Exit and go north (left) on Esters over the freeway. Hotel is on the right. There are several map websites you can use for accurate driving directions. www.googlemaps.com www.mapquest.com HOTEL AND GROUND RULES Everyone MUST comply with the request that ALL DOGS be crated at all times when not under the direct supervision of a wide awake, responsible adult. This is for the protection of you, your dog and 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 of dogs. If feet need touch-up, use your own towels. Clean hair from sinks and 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 dogs running loose, carry extra baggies. Pick up ALL litter and place in the bins provided. Protective padding will be provided to guests upon check-in that is large enough to accommodate 4-5 crates. All crates and dog equipment must be kept on the protective padding. If you need additional protective covering, please ask one of the show chairs. Future shows at this site depend on how well you control and clean up after your dogs, your children and yourselves. SHOW RULES ANNOUNCEMENTS The CKCSC, USA, Show Rules are on the Club s website, www.ckcsc.org. 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. 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 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.
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. 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. FINAL AND SPECIAL 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. NEW WAYS TO ENTER AND PAY FOR SHOW ENTRIES We will accept ENTRIES via EMAIL and FAX, in addition to MAIL. We will accept CREDIT CARDS and PAYPAL in addition to personal check. There is a $5. convenience fee for paying by PayPal or credit card. PLEASE read the instructions CAREFULLY. TO USE THE NEW FILLABLE FORMS: 1. DOWNLOAD the Summary and Entry Forms at the CKCSC website: www.ckcsc.org to your computer. 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 PAY VIA PAYPAL: 1. Sign on to PayPal at www.paypal.com. (You must have an account with PayPal to use this method. It is free and easy to set up an account if you do not already have one.) You may pay with a credit card, debit card or bank account of your choice. 2. Click on the Send Money tab. Send Money to cavaliersofthemidwest@gmail.com. 3. Enter the Total Amount Due from the Summary Form in the Amount box. 4. Review your transaction and click on the SEND MONEY tab. 5. You will get a message that the money has been sent. PayPal will send you an email verifying the transaction. Enter the transaction number on your Summary Form.
TO PAY VIA CREDIT CARD: 1. Complete the Credit Card authorization Form and submit it with your entries. DO NOT EMAIL this form. TO SUBMIT THESE FORMS VIA EMAIL (do not use email if paying by credit card): 1. SCAN and SAVE the completed and signed forms to your computer as a single file. 2. EMAIL the file to the Show Secretary at cloudbasecavs@aol.com. TO SUBMIT BY FAX: 1. Fax SIGNED forms to 817-441-6132. TO SUBMIT BY MAIL: 1. 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 me at 817-441-5262 or email me at cloudbasecavs@aol.com. Cynthia Scanlan Johnson, CMW Show Secretary