Cavaliers of the Midwest Annual Specialty April 18-21, 2013 DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Westport, St. Louis, MO JUDGING PANEL Thursday, April 18, 2013 Friday, April 19, 2013 Saturday, April 20, 2013 Sunday, April 21, 2013 CMW Puppy Sweepstakes: Bruce Henry, Shirmont Cavaliers, USA PERFORMANCE: Charlotte Mielziner CONFORMATION: Judy Wright, Yockley Cavaliers, UK PERFORMANCE: Charlotte Mielziner CHILDREN S HANDLING: Charlie Weidig, Blackfire Cavaliers, USA CONFORMATION: Ted Eubank, Pinecrest Cavaliers, USA PERFORMANCE: Sharon West CHILDREN S HANDLING: Shawn Barton, USA CONFORMATION: Valerie Harvey, Rivermoor Cavaliers, UK PERFORMANCE: Sharon West CHILDREN S HANDLING: Rachel Neumeier, USA CMW SHOW CHAIRS Ellen Poti Glenn Fulton 1410 Folk Ream Rd. 6811 Fallen Oaks Dr. New Carlisle, OH 45344 Mason, OH 45045 (937) 882-6015 (513) 398-2912 ndpoti@aol.com glenn45040@aol.com CMW PERFORMANCE CHAIRS Dr. Cathrine Darr Rachel Neumeier 23921 Airport Rd. 3812 Simms Rd. Coshocton, OH 43812 Park Hills, MO 63601 (740) 622-0013 (573) 518-1166 drdarr@dragonbbs.com rneumeie@mineralarea.edu
CMW SHOW SECRETARY Cynthia Scanlan Johnson 1835 Old Annetta Road Aledo, TX 76008 817-441-5262 Cloudbasecavs@aol.com SHOW RULES COMMITTEE Ellen Poti Ginger Harrison Dr. Bruce Henry 1410 Folk Ream Rd. 13668 Treasure Trail 4610 Northaven New Carlisle, OH 45344 San Antonio, TX 78232 Dallas, TX 75229 (937) 882-6015 (210) 481-7231 (214) 207-7970 ndpoti@aol.com gingerbentwood@hotmail.com shirmontcavs@aol.com SHOW COMMITTEE CMW Show Chairs: Ellen Poti, Glenn Fulton Show Secretary: Cynthia Scanlan Johnson Welcome Table Thursday Friday Saturday Announcer Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Ring Steward Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Table Steward Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Gate Steward Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Ribbons & Trophies Prizes Live Auction Health Clinic Coordinator Photographer Hotel Coordinator Ellen Poti Ellen Poti, Miriam Long Ellen Poti Glenn Fulton Cindy Koehring, Glenn Fulton Glenn Fulton Glenn Fulton Shirley Henry Shirley Henry, Ellen Poti Charlie Weidig Kathy Kates Ginger Harrison Charlie Weidig Bruce Henry Wesley Schiffman Sandy Chertock Laura Nel, Richard Green Sandy Chertock Clay Arnold Kim Conley Ellen Poti Glenn Fulton Darlene Young Cindy Kohring Ellen Poti
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (all times are approximate) Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:00 P.M. Fun Match Judge: Charlie Weidig, Blackfire Cavaliers, USA. $5. Entry fee (you can enter at the Match). 7:00 P.M. Obedience & Rally Judging Begins Judge: Charlotte Mielziner 7:00 P.M. Welcome reception, Cash bar 7:30 P.M. CMW Puppy Sweepstakes Judge: Bruce Henry, Shirmont Cavaliers, USA Friday, April 19, 2013 7:00 A.M. Obedience & Rally Judging Begins Judge: Charlotte Mielziner 9:00 A.M. Conformation Judging Begins (Dogs & Bitches) Judge: Judy Wright, Yockley Cavaliers, U.K. Puppy Dog Classes Dog Classes Children s Handling Judge: Charlie Weidig 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 5:00 P.M. Health Clinics (Hearts & Eyes) Saturday, April 20, 2013 7:00 A.M. Obedience & Rally Judging Begins Judge: Sharon West 8:30 A.M. Conformation Judging Begins (Dogs & Bitches) Judge: Ted Eubank, Pinecrest Cavaliers, USA. Puppy Dog Classes Dog Classes Children s Handling Judge: Shawn Barton Winners Dog Competition Dog Color Class Competition Lunch Break Special Luncheon Presentation by Joe Grissom, Royal Canin (begins 20 min. after Winners Lap & must be paid in advance.) 2 Hr. lunch break includes presentations. Puppy Bitch Classes Bitch Classes Bitch Color Class Competition Non-Official Classes Best In Show Competition Annual General Meeting 30 minutes after Best In Show Competition
7:30 P.M. Informal Dinner at Mineo s Italian Restaurant. Sign up at the Welcome Table or see Kim Conley. Sunday, April 21, 2013 7:00 A.M. Obedience & Rally Judging Begins Judge: Sharon West 9:00 A.M. Conformation Judging Begins (Dogs & Bitches) Judge: Valerie Harvey, Rivermoor Cavaliers, U.K. Puppy Dog Classes Dog Classes Children s Handling Judge: Rachel Neumeier Cavalier Rescue & Foster Parade 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 SPECIAL INFORMATION SHOW SNACK SPONSORSHIPS We are asking for sponsors to help the CMW provide snacks during the show. $25. per sponsorship. Names will be listed in the catalog. See Summary Form to sign up. HEALTH CLINICS There will be a heart and eye clinic on Friday, April 19, 2013. Contact Darlene Young at darleneyoung@cox.net to make appointments in advance. Appointments will be made on a first come basis. No appointments will be accepted without FULL payment. Cancellations require 72 hour notice. Day of the Show appointments subject to availability. Checks must be made payable to CMW and mailed to the Show Secretary, Cynthia Scanlan Johnson, 1835 Old Annetta Road, Aledo, TX 76008 with a SUMMARY OF PAYMENT FORM. Heart Clinic: Dr. Cecelia Marshall, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM(Cardiology) Cost is $35. per dog. Eye Clinic: Dr. Ben Johnson, DVM, ACVO (Opthalmology) Cost is $35. per dog. You will need to arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment for administration of eye drops. Download and complete the OFA cardiac forms from www.offa.org for each dog you are bringing, this will save time and the work of bringing all the needed information to the show. CERF forms will be available at the clinic. Please bring DOB and registration numbers with you to complete the CERF forms at the clinic. Show Photographer Cindy Koehring, Westwind Cavaliers, will be our show photographer for the entire weekend. She is available for family and pet photographs during the show. Appointments available but not necessary. Show Veterinary Information Show Veterinary Information 24 hr.
Associated Veterinary Specialists Day: (314) 739-1510 12462 Natural Bridge Rd. Suite G Night: (314) 739-3330 Bridgetown, MO 63044 Sales Tables Sales tables for this show are $50.00 per table. Please contact Ellen Poti for availability at (937) 882-6015 or ndpoti@aol.com. Use the Summary Form for payment but verify availability as space is limited. Vendor set up is Friday morning. Annual CMW Trophy Show. Please return trophies to the CMW Trophy Chair, Kim Conley by Friday, March 15, 2013. Those that do not return trophies will be considered indebted to the CMW and will not be allowed to show. Please make sure that the trophies are returned in good condition. Send them to Kim Conley, 629 West 55 th St., Kansas City, MO 64113. Any questions, please contact Kim at (816) 210-5575 or satchmos@earthlink.net. SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday Afternoon Fun Match: Our Judge for this event is Charlie Weidig, Blackfire Cavaliers, USA. Come join in the Fun. ALL Cavaliers are welcome to join in the FUN! You can enter at the show or you can download the Fun Match Flyer on the ckcsc.org website to pre-enter. Cost is $5.00 per dog. Saturday Luncheon & Presentations: Joe Grissom, New Business Development Manager for Royal Canin will present a seminar on Nutritional Factors Influencing the Show Dog. He will discuss nutrition impacting bone, soft tissue, dentition and coat; all affecting the dog you judge or show. Presentation will begin 20 minutes after Winners Dog and Color Winning Dogs take their Winners Lap. Karen Cusick from Veribas Cavaliers will spend a few minutes demonstrating a set up with oxygen and nebulizer for struggling newborn puppies. Pre-ordered Lunch will be served with this presentation, including iced tea and lemonade. This will be a TWO HOUR LUNCHEON & PRESENTATION. This seminar will count as a Judges Education Seminar for Judges and Judges Candidates but is suited for all members. Cost for lunch and the two presentations: $ 23. Menu: Classic Cob Salad : Mixed Greens Topped with Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Tomatoes, Boiled Eggs, Avocado, Swiss and Crumbled Blue Gorgonzola, served with your choice of dressing. Cowboy Salad: Grilled Flat-Iron Steak Thinly Sliced with Red & Green Peppers, Tobacco Onions, and Derby Cheese on top of a bed of crisp greens. Served with choice of dressing. Turkey Club: Smoked Turkey with Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Applewood Smoked Bacon with Cranberry Mayonnaise. Served on Toasted Whole Wheat; Homemade Chips. Doubletree Angus Burger: Half Pound Angus Burger with your choice of Cheddar Swiss Cheese, Mushrooms, and Applewood Smoked Bacon, served on Toasted Bakery Bun; Homemade Chips.
BBQ Beef Briscuit Sandwich: Slow Roasted Beef Brisket with Pepperjack Cheese and Green Peppercorn Mayonnaise. Served on Toasted Bun; Homemade Chips. Gluten Free: (baked cod filet, above sandwiches without bread, salad with only vegetables available on special request on your entry). Saturday Evening: Get together in designated room with judges at Mineo s Italian Restaurant at the Westport Plaza. One mile drive or can take hotel shuttle. Order and pay for dinner on your own large group gratuity added to your bill. Live auction of a few select items to help defray CMW show costs. Contact Kim Conley at 816-210-5575 or satchmos@earthlink.net or sign up at the Welcome Table. Dinner is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. 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 St. Louis Westport 1973 Craigshire St. Louis, MO 63146 1-314-434-0100 www.doubletreewestport.com Reservation cut off date is March 29, 2013 Call the hotel at 1-866-786-8088 and ask for the group rate for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Show. Rate: $99.00 Single or Double Occupancy, plus tax. Hotel will charge a $50.00 Non Refundable dog cleaning fee per room. 50% Early Departure Fee unless advised of early departure at check in. Complimentary internet, airport and casino shuttle and free parking. Check In Time: 3:00 PM Check Out Time: 12:00 PM SHUTTLE FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL
The hotel provides free shuttle service from STL. Call the hotel at 314-434-0100 for pick up. DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE HOTEL 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