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THE CAVALIER WAG
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As a Midwesterner, I always loved Indian Summers. I was intrigued by
the notion that some say it comes from the early Algonquian Native
Americans, who believed that the condition was caused by a warm wind
sent from the court of their southwestern god, Cautantowwit. Indian
Summer was the most exciting time of the year for me with the
anticipation the changing colors of the leaves, crisp air and upcoming
festivities. You could not help but feel the excitement about the months
ahead.
Towards that end, this is an exciting and event-filled time of the year for
the BACKCSC. Our Club's "peak season" is upon us. Kudos to the
passion and dedication of our Board of Officers and Directors. Through
their efforts, we have quite a few events planned for you to participate in
from September through December. On September 27th, we have our
30th Annual Fun Day at Osage Station Park in Danville, CA. This is
always a Club favorite activity as you can bring your cavaliers and family
to relax and mingle in lovely park setting and partake in the merriment of
the day. Our Designated Annual Specialty will return to The Alameda
Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. It is held in conjunction with The Del Valle
Kennel Club of Livermore’s Harvest Moon Classic. It is three day show
and commands one of the largest entries in the US. We have our own
building for the Specialty and the Specialty is followed by our banquet at
Stacey’s on Main Street in historic down town Pleasanton. On the
weekend of November14/15th, we are planning an educational workshop
on “Canine Nutrition and Reproduction’ which will be given by Royal
Canin. Our culmination for the year will be our Annual Holiday Party with
the ever popular Cavalier gift exchange. So mark your calendar now for
BACKCSC Cavalier Events!
As a Club, we rely on the help of our members and friends to make these
events the success regional exhibitors have come to expect from the
BACKCSC. We are so pleased to see that many have volunteered to
help at The Fun Day and at our Specialty. If you have not yet, please pick
a job you enjoy doing to support our Club! Contact the Chairs of these
events. I know they would welcome your help and what better way to get
to know other members and to give back to our Club and beautiful breed.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
President’s Message
2015 Club Events
BACKCSC Board/Committees Brags A Word from Willie
Book Reviews Training
News from the UK
Cavalier Health
Grooming Tips AKC Corner Responsible Dog Ownership
BACKCSC Speciality Rescue In Memoriam 1
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23
I look forward to seeing you and your Cavaliers at upcoming
months and hearing news about your new puppy, young litters,
recent brags or clever antics of your Cavalier! We need to share in
the joy of fellow Club Members milestones!
Best Wishes,
Jo Anne
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B A C KC S C LU B EV E N TS
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, September 27: 30th Annual FUN DAY 10am-2pm
Osage Station Park, 816 Brookside Drive, Danville
Saturday, October 17: 14th Annual BACKCSC Designated
Regional Specialty
Alameda Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Sunday, November 1: Annual Meeting and Cavaliers in the
History of Art
Speaker: Beverly Brown Meyer
Tri-Valley SPCA, 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin
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B A C KC S C B OA R D A N D CO M M I T TE E S
B A C KC S C O F F I C E R S
PRESIDENT
JoAnne Mittelman
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Mary McHenry
[email protected]
RECORDING SECRETARY
Beverly Brown Meyer
[email protected]
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Karen Ferrell
[email protected]
TREASURER
Kevin Ellingson
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Heather Rezowalli
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Julie Ellingson
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Alexis Frater
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
Victoria Marina-Tompkins
[email protected]
BACKCSC Committees
Legislative - Victoria Marina-Tompkins, Karen Ferrell
PR - Mary McHenry, Karen Ferrell, Victoria Marina-Tompkins
Public Education - Victoria Marina-Tompkins, Heather Rezowalli
Fund Raising - Mary McHenry, Heather Rezowalli, Victoria Marina-Tompkins
POP/Core - Jo Anne Mittelman, Kevin Ellingson
Web Site - Molly Hughes
Newsletter - Kathy King Rankin
Membership - Kevin Ellingson, Karen Ferrell, Jo Anne Mittelman
Judges - Kevin Ellingson, Jo Anne Mittelman
Supported Entries - Jo Anne Mittelman, Kevin Ellingson, Mary McHenry
Health Liaison - Joanne Nash, Jo Anne Mittelman
Refreshments - Mary McHenry and Board
Specialty - Kevin Ellingson and Sub-Committees
GG - Julie Ellingson, Beverly Brown Meyer, Alexis Frater
Fun Day - Mary McHenry, Beverly Brown Meyer, Stephanie Aust, Elisa Rosenberg
Rescue - Molly Hughes
Finance Oversight - Neil Rosenberg, Kumar Subramanian
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BRAGS
Multiple Group Winning GCH Royalmark Out Of The Clear Blue Sky At
WynDancer had a great 2014, winning BOB over 11 specials at the
Palm Springs KC under judge Malcom Moore. He also won First AOM
at the Westminster KC under judge Tim Catterson besting a competitive
lineup of highly ranked dogs. He won multiple BOB throughout the year
and won BOB at the Del Valle KC again over a highly competitive lineup.
Skylar was bred by Todd and Suzanne McCoy and is loved and owned
by Dr. Susan Barrett. He is exquisitely shown by Luke and Tammy
Seidlitz.
Dr. Susan Barrett, DVM
Skylar also is daddy to two of our
lovely litters here at WynDancer
most recently with GCH Ellie. Our
3 keepers, Sweet Dreams Are
Made of This - Lennox, DayDream
Believer - Davy and Dream a Lil
Dream of Me - Cass.
Dr. Susan Barrett, DVM
WynDancer Cavaliers is proud to announce our
Briarcrest Talking To The Moon At WynDancer, "Bruno
Mars," had a great show debut at the San Mateo
Kennel Club taking Winner's Dog and Best of Winner's
two days in a row under judges Arly Hussin and Robert
Sutton.
Bruno is shown by Luke & Tammy Seidlitz and owned
and loved by Dr. Susan Barrett. Bruno is from
Crizwood My Guy (Lanola Santiago) x Benchmark
Brocade At Briarcrest.
Dr. Susan Barrett, DVM
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B R A G S , CO N T I N U E D
Harley (Harrington Haute Stuff) earned his first 2 points at the Sacramento Kennel Club on April
11, 2015, with Winners Dog under Judge Elliott Weiss, at just 7 months old.
The following weekend at the Chief Solano
Kennel Club, Harley was Best Puppy on
Saturday (Judge John Ramirez) and then
was Winners Dog & Best Of Winners on
Sunday for 2 more points (Judge Terry
Carter). Harley is Ch Covington Makers 46 x
Harrington Haute Couture, and is owned by
Victoria Marina-Tompkins, and Allyson &
Susan Gonyo.
Victoria Marina-Tompkins, and Allyson & Susan
Gonyo.
BOS for Denny (Multi BISS and Group Winning
GCH Gold Crizwood’s Undeniable) at the 2015
CKCSCSC Specialty Show in Long Beach.
Thank you to Judge Michael Leonard (IRL) for
this treasured honor. Thanks, also, to Catrina
Castro for her beautiful presentation in the ring
and to Tony Castro for his assistance. Seven
year old Denny had a blast at the show!
Karen Ferrell
We are proud to share that Bella (Kalidunn Cherry Chill) earned her CA (Coursing Ability) title and
Emma Rose (Lilycroft Madeir Lady Emma Rose) just earned her AKC Rally Novice (RN) title
August 7th.
Glenn & Carol Karcher
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AND MORE BRAGS!!
Bronze GCH Bonitos Companeros Tom
Sawyer wins a Group Two at Richmond Dog
Fanciers. Kumar and Jo Anne are thrilled
with his continued success. Our gratitude to
Tom Tom’s breeders’ Klaus Voderstrasse
and Markus Kirschbaum.
Kumar Subramanian & Jo Anne Mittelman
Favor” aka Del Sol This Love (McHenry/ Meyer)
was Winners Bitch , Best Opposite , Best Bred By
and took a Bred By Exhibitor Group 4 at Chief
Solano Kennel Club in April under Judge Terry
Carter.
Mary McHenry
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A WORD FROM WILLIE
Katherine:"If I be waspish, best beware my
sting."
Petruchio: "My remedy is then to pluck it out."
The Taming of the Shrew, Act 2 Scene 1
Greetings fellow Cavaliers!
I hope your summer is one full of ball chasing, long walks, a lick of ice cream here and there, and swimming, if that is
something you love.
Our summer was briefly made exciting by the discovery of two wasp nests in the ground. One discovery was uneventful and
dealt with quickly. The only fallout from it is that a couple wasps found their way into the house and died before they could
inflict any pain. I didn't even know they were there until one was found floating in my water cooler dish.
However, the second discovery was not so simple. My human dad was clearing the dry grass behind the garage which was up
the the belly of the deer that visit us. (That is a good way to measure, BTW) He was using the snazzy new electric weed
whacker he has, and all was well until the whacker reached the area of the second, unknown, wasp nest. What followed was a
lot of loud words I never heard before and my dad running away from the area. Apparently these wasps are not only mean,
they harbor a grudge.
My dad was stung on the arm and again on the hand, right through the gloves he was wearing. He has been telling people that
the one on the hand was a bite, not a sting, and that the varmit kept on biting. He swelled up and turned red in both locations.
Really fast.
So I got interested in learning more about this tiny pest with the big effect. Knowledge is power, right? The following is what I
learned:
• Wasps have been around since the Jurassic period, according to the fossil record. I wonder if they stung dinosaurs.....
• Social wasps are the ones that have colonies and build nests in holes in the ground, or shrubs, or trees, or cracks in
walls, or roof spaces, or under houses. There are solitary species, but they keep mostly to themselves. It is the social
wasp that is the problem.
• They eat nectar and provide for their carnivorous young by killing insects and spiders. Now THAT is a good thing! Most
of their time is spent feeding the young.
• Social wasps stop producing workers in late summer and seek sugary stuff, like sodas or ice cream or other picnic
foods. That is when we usually run into them. If we react aggressively the wasps sting, and it really HURTS! The
learning here is that we Cavaliers and our people need to watch where we walk, leave food from picnics alone, and run
away rather than take on these mighty mini flying warriors.
So, what if the worst happens and there is a sting? Most of the time, pain is the worst that happens, but a few people or dogs
might have a life-threatening reaction. What should be done, you wonder?
My vet says you should first remove the stinger by scraping it out, not squeezing it. Wash the area, and then use either ice
wrapped in a towel, a paste of baking soda, or a vinegar or lemon juice-soaked cloth to reduce the pain and swelling. Benadryl
is ok to give people and dogs and if there are allergic symptoms, we should be taken to our favorite vet ASAP! I would also
suggest a treat and pats for comfort.
So there you have it. I guess Shakespeare knew his stuff! And now I do, too!
Your busy Cavalier comfort spaniel,
"Willie"
Onstage William Shakespeare
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B O O K R EV I EW S
By Julie Bond
“The Other End of the Leash,” by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. This book
should be on every dog owner’s bookshelf. The author focuses on dog
training from a relationship perspective. This book looks at our behavior and
how that affects our dogs. Readers are encouraged to look within themselves
to better understand what they want from their dogs and how to get that in a
kind and compassionate way.
“Lawyer For The Dog,” by Lee Robinson. The perfect summer read, due to
be released in early July. This light-hearted novel follows a single, pushing
50, lawyer as she navigates new territory representing the best interests of a
Miniature Schnauzer in a divorce case. Add in a confused ex-husband who is
the judge, an adorable veterinarian, several very needy clients, and a mother
with Alzheimer’s, and you have the makings for a terrific read from start to
finish.
“Ellie’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Novel,” by Bruce W. Cameron. Bestselling author Bruce Cameron has written the perfect novel for young
readers, ages 8-12. Ellie is a search and rescue puppy in training. Ellie
will be trained to find people lost in natural disasters or out in the
wilderness, but she also shows a proficiency for finding and helping
humans who are lost in other ways. Ellie finds the way to help those
closest to her…including her lonely, widower handler.
These titles and more are available at Read Booksellers in the Blackhawk
Plaza Shopping Center. To order online, please visit our website,
www.readbooksellers.com and click on the “shop now” link.
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TRAINING
Training Resources suggested by Vicki Ronchette
Recommended Reading
The Dog Whisperer Controversy by Lisa Mullinax, CPDT
The Dog Whisperer Frequently Asked Questions by Lisa Mullinax,
CPDT
An Animal Trainer’s Introduction to Operant and Classical
Conditioning by Stacy Braslau Schneck
AVSAB Statement on Dominance
AVSAB Statement on Punishment
Recommended Books
Conformation Training
Positive Training for Show Dogs – Building a Relationship for
Success by Vicki Ronchette
Dog/Human Relationship
Bones Would Rain From The Sky by Suzanne Clothier
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell, PhD
Tales of Two Species by Patricia McConnell, PhD
Behavior Modification
Feisty Fido by Patricia McConnell, PhD (dog-dog aggression)
The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell, PhD (fearful dogs)
Good Dog 101 by Cristine Dahl
Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt
Positive Perspectives 1 and 2 by Pat Miller
When Pigs Fly by Jane Killion
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
Mine! by Jean Donaldson (resource guarding)
Positive/Clicker Training
Click for Joy! by Melissa Alexander
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
The Thinking Dog by Gail Fisher
Puppy Raising
Raising a Behaviorally Healthy Puppy by Suzanne Hetts and
Daniel Estep
Before and After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar
www.dogwise.com – For dog books, including our recommended reading.
www.tawzerdogvideos.com – For dog training and behavior DVDs.
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UK CAVALIER NEWS
News from the UK – by Marian Mynott (Honeybet Cavaliers)
Hello again from the UK. The show scene here is very much underway, with shows most weekends during the summer months.
It is lovely to have the opportunity to show our dogs out in the open air. They look so much better against the green grass,
especially the wholecolours. Typically we cannot rely on the weather in the UK, and sometimes we find ourselves running for
cover in the wet weather marquees (tents). In years gone by we have had situations where the wind has been so strong that
the tents have lifted off the ground or collapsed. This happened a few years ago at Blackpool Show on the North West coast.
The remaining days of the show had to be cancelled.
Shows
Without detailing all the shows I can report that since the end of March several new UK champions have gaining their third
Challenge Certificate and become champions. They are;
Dog
Owner & Breeder
Judge
Ch. Loranka’s Heavenly Moment
Lorraine Hughes
Lucy Koster
Ch. Stonepit Franco I Believe
Diane Searle
Pauline Sidgwick
Ch. Byermoor Masquerade
Robert Sansom
Mary Rees
Ch. Lochbuie Cappuccino
Diana Maclaine
Mary Rees
Ch. Brookhaven Believe It Or Not
Paula Ayres &Brenda Martz
Mr A Dredge
Ch. Wandris Comedian at Airlie
Jeanie Boyd/Bred by Alex Bubb
Mr H Lehtinen
Ch. Lovetrac Scrumdiddly
Philip Lovel
Brian Claydon
Photographs of all these champions and earlier new champions can be found on the website www.cavaliers.co.uk under
Shows> Show Results 2015 >then the menu option for New Champions from the list. It is fun, if you have UK champion dogs in
the pedigrees of your own dogs, to find a photo on this site. There are also photographs available from most of the UK
championship shows. (The photos are protected by copyright owned by the photographer, if considering using them, contact
the webmaster, who is also the photographer, and he can give permissions). There are show photos going back to 2001 and
champion photos back to 2004. If you are interested in the results and pedigrees of specific dogs you can look these up too.
If you are interested in reading what the judges had to say about their winners, you can find the full results and the
accompanying judges’ critiques by following this link The Cavalier Club - Show Calendar 2015.
We have championship shows almost every weekend from now until October.
A change at the top for the Kennel Club
The UK Kennel Club held a meeting of the general committee following the annual general meeting in May at which the
chairman is selected. Steve Dean was not re-elected as chairman. He has been replaced by Simon Luxmoore. Some
members had raised concerns about the direction the KC was taking and it was felt that a change of leadership may help bring
it back to the right focus going forwards.
A sad farewell
Many will know of the Crisdig Cavaliers, they are behind so many of our dogs. Sadly Susan Burgess passed away in May. She
was married to Brigadier Jack Burgess who passed away some years ago. They were both involved in the dogs with the
Brigadier attending shows with Susan. They stopped breeding some years ago but Susan still maintained an interest in what
was going on in the breed. Condolences go to her family and close friends at this time.
Favourites of mine from their many champions are Ch. Crisdig Leading Seaman and his son Ch. Crisdig Ted.
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UK CAVALIER NEWS, CONTINUED
A little history
When thinking of the passing of Susan Burgess it brings back thoughts of the many well-known breeders and kennel names
from the early days of the breed that we have now lost. Some have been very influential in the breed as it is today.
The toy spaniels that you may have seen in many paintings from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries started to disappear as
other small breeds such as the pug grew in popularity as companion dogs. Also the short faced small spaniel with the domed
head and low set ears that you will know as the English Toy Spaniel grew in popularity.
Back in the early 20th century the longer nosed toy spaniel had almost disappeared. It was an American, Mr Roswell Eldridge
who, when he visited the UK was disappointed to find that he could not see the longer nosed toy spaniels as depicted in
paintings at the time of King Charles II. He offered a prize over a period of five years to be awarded at Crufts dog show to the
best dog and best bitch “As shown in the pictures of King Charles II’s time, long face, no stop; flat skull, not inclined to be
domed and with the spot in the centre of the skull." The result was the reintroduction of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel we
know and love. To get to that point it was necessary to introduce other breeds to move from the short faced King Charles
Spaniel (English Toy Spaniel) to the Cavalier.
In was in 1928 that the Cavalier club was founded, with the title "Cavalier King Charles Spaniel". The breed standard was
drawn up, and it was practically the same as it is today. The dog, Ann’s Son, the property of Miss Mostyn Walker, was the live
specimen of the breed on which the standard was based along with pictures from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. It was at
that point that it was decided to guard the breed from fancy of fashion and there was to be no trimming. Sadly, many do not
uphold this part of the standard and trimming has increased over the years. The coats have also gone from long, being the
distinction from short coats of say, the Pug, to what seems to be a fashion for coats almost to the floor. We did see the head
change to a deeper stop and more forward top-skull giving a heavier, fuller look for a while. Glad to say that it is mostly back to
what it should be. What we should have is soft, gentle, unexaggerated head, of balanced proportions, and in balance with the
overall dog. When you see that balance you just know instinctively that it is right. Cavaliers should not have stops so deep that
they look like they are frowning. They are happy, gentle, dogs. This comes through from the expression on their faces as well
as their temperament.
Art
Here are two examples of art that I love by artist Anne Reddaway, the
daughter of Molly Coaker of Homerbrent lines. Anne had her own kennel
name, Homaranne, and she bred some very lovely Cavaliers in her own right.
Mother and daughter worked together to produce so many wonderful
champions.
This picture of the little girl on
the rocking horse with the pups
playing around her shows the
joy of living with Cavaliers for
me. It hangs in my guest
bedroom for visitors to enjoy
and for me whenever I go into
the room.
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This is an original oil painting that I am proud to
own. There have been prints made of this painting
and it appears on greetings cards. It hangs in my
kitchen so that I can look at it every day. It is of
Salegreen Nicholas, bred in the UK by Rosemary
Eustace.
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C AVA L I E R H E A LT H
Is Peanut Butter Safe for Dogs? Please Beware - Some Could be Deadly
Reprinted with permission from Preventative Vet http://www.preventivevet.com 5 28 15
If you're like many people, you might want to give your dog some peanut butter as an occasional treat. Or you might want to
use peanut butter as a trick or reward to get your dog to take their medications? In many cases this is perfectly fine (so long as
it's not in excess — as too much can cause pancreatitis and/or contribute to obesity).
However, with the introduction of a unique line of peanut and other nut butters onto the market — Nuts ’N More® — the
answer to the question of whether or not it’s safe to give, even a small quantity of, peanut butter to your dogs is no longer a
straightforward one. Why? Because of the sweetener that’s been used to replace the sugar in this line of peanut and other nut
butters. That sugar substitute is called xylitol.
UPDATE #3 (August 6, 2015): The list of peanut and nut butters containing xylitol that we have uncovered has now grown to
FIVE! We have reached out to all of them to discuss this dog hazard and to secure increased awareness on their product
packaging and websites. We will continue to keep you updated with progress. Here are the five companies (in alphabetical
order): (1) Go Nuts, Co., (2) Hank's Protein Plus Peanut Butter, (3) Krush Nutrition, (4) Nuts 'N More, and (5) P28. While these
are "specialty butters" that are mostly sold in nutrition stores and online (currently), the subtle presence of xylitol in these
butters definitely highlights the importance of reading ingredient labels on products you bring into your home, and especially
doing so prior to sharing anything with your pets and if your pets ever get into anything they shouldn't have. Please don't
assume that things which are safe for you are also safe for your pets. As you'll see below, this can be a very dangerous
assumption with xylitol!
Is Xylitol Safe For Dogs?
Xylitol is a sweetener that's gaining in popularity because of its dental benefits for people as well as its suitability as a sugar
substitute for people with diabetes. Because of its ability to help prevent cavities and tooth decay and its low glycemic index,
xylitol is proving to have some good dental and other health benefits for people. Unfortunately, while xylitol appears to be
perfectly safe for people, it is extremely dangerous for dogs — even in small quantities.
• Ingestion of as little as 0.1 gram (g) of xylitol per kilogram (kg) of body weight (0.1 g/kg) can cause a rapid and dangerous
drop in a dog’s blood sugar (a condition called “hypoglycemia”). Hypoglycemia can show as staggering, appearing
disoriented, collapse, weakness, and seizures.
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• Just slightly more than that, approx. 0.5 g/kg xylitol ingestion, can lead to debilitating, and sadly often deadly, destruction of a
dog’s liver cells.
These quantities, or toxic doses, are based on the data that the animal-specific poison control hotlines have collected from
reported cases*. To highlight that these are reported cases is important, because not every case of toxicity makes it to the vet,
and not everyone that does go to the vet is called into the animal poison control hotlines. So the actual toxic doses could be
even lower, and dogs with certain pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, hepatitis, and others) are likely to be even
more sensitive to the toxic effects of xylitol.
*Sources: New Findings On The Effects Of Xylitol Ingestion In Dogs from ASPCA-APCC 2006; Acute Hepatic Failure And Coagulopathy
Associated With Xylitol Ingestion In Eight Dogs from ASPCA-APCC 2006, published in JAVMA (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2006; 229:1113-1117)
Make Sure To Read Ingredient Labels
The gaining popularity of xylitol as an ingredient in a growing number of products (incl. gums, mints, chewable vitamins, and
many others) highlights the importance of reading ingredient labels, as well as the danger of assuming that what's safe for you,
or even your kids, is also safe for your pets.
We have reached out to the folks at Nuts 'N More® to ensure that they are aware of this danger and to ask them to help people
protect their dogs by adding appropriate warnings to their packaging and website. We will update this post when we hear back
from them.
UPDATE #2 (June 16, 2015): We have heard back from Nuts ’N More®. They have said that they are willing to work with us to
help ensure that this important awareness effectively reaches their customers and other dog lovers. Please stay tuned for
additional updates.
UPDATE #4 (Aug 9, 2015): We have been in discussions with Nuts ’N More for the past several weeks and they have agreed to
take some good initial steps to improve awareness of the hazard that xylitol poses to dogs. They have now added a new
warning about the dangers of xylitol to dogs in the "What Is Xylitol?" section of their FAQ page (though note that there truly is
no “may” about it, xylitol IS dangerous to dogs). The even bigger news is that they have agreed to add a “not for pets” warning
on all of their xylitol-containing product labels, and they have also agreed to disclose the amount of sugar alcohol per serving
on the new labels! This is great awareness and will help tremendously, both to keep these products out of the mouths of dogs
and also to aid in the treatment of those dogs who do get access. We have been assured that the new labels should start
showing up on store shelves and their website in the next couple of months. Your concern, messages, and sharing helped to
make this happen — thank you! We will continue to keep you updated on any further progress with Nuts ’N More, as well as the
other companies we are in contact with.
If you think your dog has eaten xylitol...
Please contact a pet poison control hotline right away and they'll be able to guide you as to what to do next.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA-APCC) – 1.888.426.4435.
Pet Poison Helpline (PPH) - 1.800.213.6680.
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GROOMING TIPS BY JULIE
Everyday Grooming for your Cavalier
TOOLS
Small/medium nail clippers
Co2on balls
Metal comb
Ear cleaner
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Pin brush (no “<ps”)
Boar’s bristle brush
SoA slicker
Small pair scissors
Small pair thinning shears
Spray bo2les
Treats!
Mild shampoo + bo2le for dilu<on
Condi<oner + bo2le for dilu<on
Brushing Method
To prevent hair breakage, always work with a slightly damp coat. Mist the dog with water mixed with a bit of conditioner (1/8 tsp
per quart is usually good) or with a pre-made conditioning spray. Brush
from bottom to top and back to front so that you are not attempting to
brush through unbrushed tangles. If you find a wad, tease it loose with
your fingers and use your comb to gently unsnarl the hair. It is better to
pull the hair through the comb, rather than the comb through the tangle
– you won’t hurt your dog by pulling that way. Double-check your brush
work with a comb – pay special attention to behind the ears, the “pits”,
and the rear end!
Check the bottom of your Cavalier’s foot and trim away the long hair
that grows between the pads. That can mat and hold burrs, so I do like
to keep the pad hair short. With a pet, you can trim excess slippers if
you like. A pair of thinning shears will neaten the appearance of your
dog’s foot without making it look unnatural. You can get pretty good
ones fairly inexpensively at Sally Beauty Supply.
Now is the time to run your hands all over your dog. Get to know what is
normal for your dog. Feel for lumps and bumps, for heat, for itchy or
sensitive areas. Use your eyes to look for black specks in the coat (flea
dirt) and possible hot spots developing. Check the teeth, the eyes, and
the ears. Smell for anything that doesn’t smell like a fresh, clean,
healthy doggie!
Finishing touch to make that hair lay flat and smooth: Mist your dog’s “jacket” once again and brush with a boar’s bristle brush
with the lay of the coat until dry.
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How often
Cavaliers generally should be thoroughly brushed and “gone over” at least twice a week. Some Cavaliers tangle more easily
than others, so to prevent a little snarl from becoming a big problem; do check the problem areas (ears, pits and fanny) daily. If
you want “show-quality” results, then you will want to groom your dog every day!
The Sanitary Bits
Make a habit of checking your dog’s ears each time you brush him or her. Look for any redness or discharge/dirt, and do take a
sniff. Ears should smell fairly neutral, not funky. A wet, swollen ear that smells of old gym socks needs to be seen by a
veterinarian! Dirty ears can be cleaned with a non-alcoholic ear cleanser (I find alcohol to be harsh) and a cotton ball. I soak
cotton in ear cleaner and tuck it into my dogs’ ears when I bathe them; it prevents water from entering the ears and cleans the
ears at the same time.
Check your dog’s anal sacs when you bathe, as well. They are located just below the 9:00 o’clock and 3:00 o’clock positions on
either side of the anus. You should not feel much bigger than a small pea. Large hard “marbles” mean impaction and should be
seen by a vet. Anal sacs can abscess and rupture if not kept empty, and that is no fun for your sweet pet! A professional
groomer or your veterinarian can show you how to empty the sacs if you wish to learn to do this yourself, or they can do it for
you for a small fee. This procedure is best learned “hands on” with supervision – the area is understandably quite delicate!
It is a good idea to periodically check the vulva area of your girls and sheath area of your boys – make sure the perineal areas
are clean and free from discharge and soreness. That can be done discretely during a tummy rub. I have occasionally found
sores or weed seeds imbedded in the folds of skin as a pro groomer, so I do make a habit checking everywhere on my dogs.
Look at your dog’s feet, too. Check between the pads and toes for soreness or weed seeds (foxtails!) Dogs with allergies often
have pink, itchy feet that may benefit from a little wash in a 10% vinegar solution (one cup vinegar in one gallon water) to
remove grass pollen.
Your dog’s eyes should be clear and bright. You can use plain sterile saline solution to rinse away any hair or mucus that may
stick in the eyes. Also, many Cavaliers get tear stains – they should have their faces washed every day with plain water and a
washcloth.
Make a habit of brushing your dog’s teeth often. Clean teeth are essential to overall health, and daily brushing reduces the
frequency of costly dental cleanings at the vet’s office!
Bathing Method
Never try to bathe a matted dog. There are no miracle soaps or shampoos that untangle coats or make the job of brushing them
out any easier. If you do try to bathe mats, the coat will just tighten more as the dog dries and cause even more work for you
and discomfort for your pet. You also run the risk of leaving shampoo in the mats and causing a hot spot reaction. So – brush
first, and bathe second.
Pet shampoos nowadays are not the harsh soaps they once were. A quality (Harz is not quality!) shampoo will not strip the oils
from your pet or cause reactions in the average dog, if you follow a few simple rules:
1. Dilute your shampoo! I dilute all shampoos to at least one part shampoo to four parts water. Some shampoos are
designed to be diluted as much as 1 part shampoo to 50 parts water.
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2. Don’t scrub! Treat your pet’s coat like a fine silk sweater. Use lukewarm water and stroke the shampoo into the coat
and massage gently. You can scrub the feet a bit. You will probably want to wash the ears, feet and fanny an extra
amount – those get dirty and want extra attention. You can use a comb or brush to gently work out any filth that may
be clinging to your dog’s coat.
3. Rinse thoroughly! Rinse with lukewarm water until the water runs clear and free from bubbles. Pay particular attention
to the ears, the throat and undersides of your dog. Then rinse some more…you missed some.
Follow with conditioner, using the same method. After rinsing, gently squeeze your dog’s coat all over to check for bubbles
(shampoo or conditioner – you need to rinse some more!) and to remove excess water. Towel your pet dry and either blow dry
or allow him to air dry. Don’t forget to remove the cotton balls from his ears!
If you decide to blow dry, use a cool setting and gently brush the hair in the direction of growth with either a soft slicker or a
comb. I will often allow my dogs to dry naturally most of the way and then finish with a dryer when they are almost dry. I have
found that dogs who are worried about a dryer will often be more accepting if they have cotton in their ears to block out the
sound. Just take your time and praise any cooperative efforts your dog makes. Patience, sympathy, and treats go a long way
in training a dog!
Nails
Nail trimming scares owners because of the chance of cutting the quick and causing bleeding. As a result, they often hold the
paw too hard and pull away as they clip the dog’s nails – and that hurts! It is no surprise that everyone get anxious at nail
trimming time. Regular nail trimming is very important to your dog, though – nails that are left too long splay out the foot, grow
into pads, and aggravate arthritis in older pets. A splayed foot never tightens back up, and will forever change how your dog
moves.
I recommend you buy a wooden dowel at a craft store that is the diameter or your dog’s nails and practice cutting that. Use a
medium scissor style nail clipper (not a guillotine – those are harder to control and see what you’re doing) and really get used
to how they work before trying them on your dog’s nails. Also, train your pet to tolerate foot manipulation. Look at the toes,
push back those slippers, and examine how that nail grows. Have tasty treats handy for being good!
When you and your dog are comfortable with you holding the foot, go ahead and clip one nail. Celebrate with a treat and move
on with your day. There is nothing in the rule book that says you must clip all the nails at once! One a day is just fine. There’s
always tomorrow.
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Never hold the foot so tightly that your dog feels trapped, and never pull away as you clip. That yank on the nail bed hurts much
more than actually quicking the nail, it seems. Don’t fuss too much if there’s a bleeder – your dog will be brave if you are. Just
use a little styptic powder and pressure and don’t forget the treat and cheerful praise.
I clip my dogs’ nails every week. If you have your dog professionally groomed every six weeks, I do recommend going in for a
nail trim halfway between grooms to keep the nails appropriately short. I think six weeks is too long between nail trims.
Other Products I like and Use
You can get some excellent products at the vendors when you visit an AKC dog show. The better grooming tools won’t be found
at regular pet stores, so it is well worth the trip. Sure, you can get the good stuff on the internet, but you wouldn’t have the fun of
spending the day with people who love dogs if you simply go on line!
Advantage II: Best bang for your buck, on average
Madan Brush There are other similar brands of pin brush – I just happen to like this one.
Greyhound Comb Worth every penny. They last forever.
Mars Coat King Fantastic for controlling excessive coat jackets on spayed/neutered dogs.
Lawrence Tender Care Slicker or Greyhound slicker Soft slickers are great for pets.
Sterile Saline Eye Solution I buy the single-use packages, so I know that the saline is sterile
Ear Powder Excellent for helping a sour ear – puff a little into the ear and then clean the next day. Look for a brand with
Iodoform, (an antibiotic) such as Excel.
Styptic Powder for stopping bleeders when cutting nails. Breathe. It’s a long way from the heart. Your dog will be okay, even if
that darn nail seems to bleed forever!
Baby Powder dust into paws and feathering and brush out to combat urine stains on those boys! It is also useful for loosening
mats in the coat.
Dremel many people use a Dremel with a grinding stone to keep nails short and smooth. Just make sure you have a good hold
of the slippers – you don’t want the hair to wind around the shaft!
Shampoos, etc. everybody has a favorite. I like Kelco products because they are mild and economical, but Chris Christensen,
Crown Royale, #1 All Systems and Bio-Groom are all very good products and easily found at any dog show. There are
hypoallergenic and medicated shampoos for the dogs that may need them.
Not Everyday Home Items But Nice to Have Anyway
Grooming table with grooming arm and noose seems like overkill, but they are nice to have around!
Pet dryer high heat is hard on dog’s skin. I like a “force dryer” that blows the water off my dogs. Metro is one brand. It is
comparatively inexpensive and is quite durable for home use
Booster Bath Portable pet tub. Easier to bathe your dog!
Some Online Sources of the Good Stuff
http://www.showdogstore.com/index.aspx
http://www.cherrybrook.com/
http://www.kingwholesale.com/ (In Yuba City, so you can pick up your order if you want.)
http://www.petedge.com/ (
If you have a specific question or need help working with your Cavalier, please feel free to email me at
[email protected]. I am always happy to help people work with their pets!
Good luck, and happy grooming!
Submitted by Julie Ellingson
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AKC CORNER
Submitted by Kevin Ellingson
Upcoming AKC specialties that are approved events with approved judging panels
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Houston - August 21, 2015 - Judge Mrs. Meredith Johnson-Snyder
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Houston - August 21, 2015 - Judge Mr. Luc Boileau
Meadowlands Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - September 5, 2015 - Bridgewater, NJ - Judge: Mrs. Sari
Brewster Tietjen
Central Carolina Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - September 11, 2015 - Judge Mrs. Pauline Sidgwick
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Delaware Valley - October 4, 2015 - Judge Bernhard L. (Ben) Helfrich
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Southern New England - October 17, 2015 - Judge Mrs. Sylvie Desserne
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Southern New England - October 18, 2015 - Judge Ms. Susan Shidler
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta - October 23, 2015 - Marietta, GA - Judge: Mr. David J.
Kirkland
Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - October 24,2015 - Menasha, WI - Judge: Richard Aldous
Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - October 25, 2015 - Menasha, WI - Judge: Mrs. Erica Venier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Southern Arizona - November 12, 2015 - Tucson, AZ - Judge: Ms. Janice S.
Gallagher
Mid-Florida Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - December 11, 2015 - Orlando, FL - Judge: Ms Cindy Huggins
Twin Cities Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - January 8, 2015 - St. Paul, MN - Judge: Mrs. Joan P. Scott
Oregon Trail Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club - 2/27/2016 - Albany, OR - Judge Pending AKC Approval
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Bay Area CKCS Club 14th Annual Regional Specialty
Our Club’s 14th Annual Regional Specialty will be held
on October 17, 2015 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
in Pleasanton. Our Specialty is a Designated Specialty
held in conjunction with the Del Valle Dog Club of
Livermore’s All Breed show on that day, part of the three
day Harvest Moon Classic cluster.
Our show has been approved by AKC. Our judges will
be Ms. Trudy Owens of Cedar Creek Cavaliers for our
Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes, and Mr. Kenneth Berg
for our regular and non-regular conformation classes.
Among the events we have planned are a Welcome Reception on Friday night before the show and a
Banquet with Live and Silent Auctions on Saturday night.
The Welcome Reception will be held at Chinese Szechuan Restaurant at 3059 Hopyard Road in
Pleasanton starting at 6:30 p.m on Friday night. A Chinese dinner with multiple dishes will be served.
The cost to attend will be $5.00.
The Banquet on Saturday night after the show will be held at Stacey's Café at 310 Main Street in
Pleasanton. Dinner will include a salad, your choice of one of four entrees, and a dessert of fruit sorbet.
No Host Cocktails will begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. We will have a silent auction
running during the evening and a live auction following the dinner. Cost to attend will be $40.00.
The One-Stop Shopping form for signing-up for Trophy
Donations, Class Sponsorships, the Welcome Reception, and
the Banquet has been posted on our web site,
www.backcsc.org, as well as mailed to members. You can
print out the form and mail in your payment, or sign-up and
pay on-line through the web site.
The Specialty Committee has had three meetings. Our next
meeting will be held following the Fun Day at 2:00 p.m. on
Saturday, September 27. We welcome all who would like to
volunteer to help with the work that needs to be done to hold
a successful Specialty.
Please contact the Specialty Chair, Kevin Ellingson, at [email protected], with any questions you
have about the show.
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RESCUE
Rescue Update:
First, the good news. Three dogs have recently found homes!!!! Beau, Jasmine, and Sweetie
are all in new forever homes or going there shortly!!!!
However, we have a bonded pair coming in, and I need a foster home for them as soon as
possible. They are a nice pair of neutered male dogs; one is 4.5 and the other is 5 (a tri and a
Blenheim). The younger one is a little shy, and they should not be in a home with kids under
10. If you are able to foster or know anyone who might be willing to give it a try—please have
them contact me, Molly, at [email protected].
And, finally—an update on a couple of the dogs still in foster care:
SERIOUSLY, NIGEL REALLLY NEEDS A HOME!!!!! Nigel is what our rescue is all about.
After years with his original owner, he came into rescue when his owner moved to assisted
living. Nigel had been the center of her world, and this was quite a change for him. What
made it a little easier for his owner was knowing that Nigel would live out his life in a loving
home.
This wonderful old guy has been in foster care for well over a year. He’s welcome to stay in
his foster home (and we won’t take any shortcuts to place him), but he’d really LOVE a home
of his own. Nigel turned 11 in January, and he does have a heart murmur. His last (and only)
dental left him with no teeth; so his tongue hangs out, and he does drool. But, he’s a great
companion dog!!!! To see Nigel’s full write up, please check him out at
www.cavalierrescuetrust.org under Available Dogs—CA.
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Ellie is a very sweet, 19-month-old Cavalier. We get so many requests for a cute, young, female tri-color
and Ellie is almost that pup!!!!! However, Ellie does come with a bit of personal baggage. She deals with
OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and she chases lights, reflections, shadows--relentlessly. This
condition is relatively common in dogs; and one that is manageable by dealing with her triggers and
helping her with behavioral modification.
Exercise helps, but she will need someone who can help her understand her triggers and avoid them or
help her to redirect. We have been working with a behaviorist and a vet to help this little girl lead a calmer
life. Ellie, like most OCD dogs, is attentive and engaging, bright and enthusiastic. She has attended a few
obedience classes, and she’s a star! A home with someone who is willing to work and train with her is
ideal.
Another issue is that she doesn’t have much hair on her chest or belly and is pretty itchy. She has been
treated with several medications, and she is now trying a new diet. To see Ellie’s full write up, please
check her out at www.cavalierrescuetrust.org under Available Dogs—CA.
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IN MEMORIAM
Gala
In Memory of Ch. Loranka’s Grand Affair (Gala) owned and treasured by Kumar
Subramanian and Jo Anne Mittelman
Gala was a special girl. She was the daughter of
English Champion Lorankas Celebration, a top
winning dog in the UK. Gala always knew her mind
and never wasted time letting us know. She barked
to tell us exactly what she wanted until the end.
Her famous "aawwhoo" was clearly heard when
she wanted her dinner, wanted to go out and when
she was done with her visit at the vet. I will always
remember her first show at Cal State Hayward.
We were driving home on 580 and she gave me
two short barks to let me know it was time for a bio
break.Gala and Kumar were a very special team
and there was nothing he would not do for her.
They were dedicated to each other to the moment
she left this earth. Love truly has no bounds!
2002 - 2015
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C AVA L I E R S I G H T I N G S & S U C H
Cavalier Sightings!!
In the July/August Women's Day, page 22--a lovely Cavalier girl in a
doggie swimsuit (Carol Karcher)
In the most recent Pier One Catalogue, the model is a darling Blenheim
sitting on an ivory colored loveseat. It is on p. 10 if anyone is curious.
(Beverly Brown Meyer)
Can we add to our list?? Please forward any Cavalier sightings or trivia
to Kathy King at [email protected]
Kindly forward any comments or
Check It Out:
corrections to:
http://www.backcsc.org
Kathy King
Editor
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/581964685167709/
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