1. pets
2. dogs

CAVALIERS OF THE WEST
M. Anne Shapiro Memorial Specialty Show Weekend
Three Conformation Shows and Puppy Sweeps
Obedience and Rally Trials
January 16 – 19, 2015
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel, CA
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JUDGING PANEL
Friday, January 16, 2015
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES: Charlie Weidig
Blackfire Cavaliers, USA
OBEDIENCE/RALLY: Cathy Dutra
Saturday, January 17, 2015
CONFORMATION: Michael Forte
Ireland
CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Allyson Gonyo
Harrington Cavaliers, USA
RALLY: Barbara Witzke
Sunday, January 18, 2015
CONFORMATION: Ted Eubank
Pinecrest Cavaliers, USA
CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Teresa Murphy
Glen Ellen Cavaliers, USA
RALLY: Barbara Witzke
Monday, January 19, 2015
CONFORMATION: Ray Waddington
Spindlepoint Cavaliers, UK
CHILDREN'S HANDLING: Jo Anne Mittelman
Lochlomond Cavaliers, USA
SHOW CHAIRS
Wesely Schiffman [email protected]
28461 Driver Ave, Agoura Hills, CA 91303
Teresa Murphy [email protected]
103 Riddley Rd, Glenellen, CA 95442
818-383-0680
707-996-8790
PERFORMANCE CHAIR
Dave Moody [email protected]
185 St Frances Way, Rio Vista, CA 94571
707-374-2895
COTW SHOW SECRETARY
Linda Kornhi
541-726-3850
35561 Westminster Street, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
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COTW SHOW RULES COMMITTEE
Wesely Schiffman
818-383-0680
28461 Drive Ave, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Linda Kornhi
541-726-3850
35561 Westminster St, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
Monique Tyler
503-369-3456
PO Box 242, Tualatin, OR 97062
PERFORMANCE RULES COMMITTEE
Dave Moody
707-374-2895
185 St Frances Way, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Kathy Tegg
510-724-9533
223 S Wildwood, Hercules, CA 94547
Jeanne Kestner
925-827-4741
815 Vineyard Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Show Stewards and Announcers
Friday Jan 16, 2015
Announcer: Kevin Ellingson
Gate: TBA
Ring Susan Gonyo
Table: Kathie Tegg
Saturday Jan 17, 2015
Announcer: Kevin Ellingson
Gate: Vicki Mitchell
Ring: Charlie Weidig
Table: Bruce Henry
Sunday Jan 18, 2015
Announcer: Kevin Ellingson
Gate: T. Wade & J Mittelman
Ring: Jo Anne Mittelman
Table: Erica Venier
Monday Jan 18, 2015
Announcer: Kevin Ellingson
Gate: Sue Barrett, V Mitchell
Ring: Toni Wade
Table: Katy Tegg,
Performance Stewards
Friday Jan 16, 2015- Sunday Jan 18, 2015
Jeanne Kestner, Kathy Tegg, Dave Moody,
Sharon Moody, Gail Katz
Veterinary Services
24 hour Emergency Clinic
Pet Specialists of Monterey
451 Canyon Del Rey Blvd. Del Rey Oaks, Ca 93940
Emergency number: 831-899-7387
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Welcome Reception
There will be a Welcome Reception on Friday evening, January 16, 2015
from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Fuse Lounge. Free Appetizer buffet with adult
drink purchase! Catalogs and Armbands will be available after 1pm, outside
the Rio Room.
Awards of Merit (AOM) will be awarded on Saturday, January 17, 2015.
Up to two AOM’s may be awarded for each sex. When Reserve Winners is
awarded, the dog that was placed after that dog in the class is
eligible to return to the ring to compete for an Award of Merit.
When the first AOM is awarded, the dog that was placed after it in the
class will be called to the ring to compete for the second AOM.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All Times Are Approximate
Friday, Jan 16, 2015
12:00PM-3:00PM
ALERT!!!!
2:00PM
3:30PM
5:00PM
7:30PM
COTW Board Meeting
Obedience/Rally, Cathy Dutra
Canine degenerative mitral valve disease SeminarDisease development, case discussion and therapy
Rio Room
Welcome ReceptionFuse Lounge Appetizer Buffet-with adult drink
purchase
Puppy Sweepstakes, Charlie Weidig
Blackfire Cavaliers, USA
Saturday, Jan 17, 2015
8:00AM
10:00 AM
12:00PM
5:00PM
Rally, Barbara Witzke
Conformation Judging, Michael Forte,
Ireland
------ Dog Classes
Heart Clinic, Dr Richard Kienle
Eye Clinic, Dr Dennis Olin
Presentation of High in Rally, New Performance
Titles
Children’s Handling, Allyson Gonyo
Harrington Cavaliers, USA
------Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions &
Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Competition (Dog)
Break
(After Break and before Bitch Classes)
------ Bitch Classes
----- Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions
Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Competition (Bitch)
---- Unofficial Classes
----- Best in Show Competition
----- Best Puppy In Show Competition
----- Final Awards
COTW AGM 30 minutes after Best In Show
Cash Bar Open-Pre Banquet Meet N Greet
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7:00PM
Sunday, Jan 18, 2015
8:00AM
10:00AM
Monday, Jan 19, 2015
Alert!!!
8:30 AM
5:00PM
----- Saturday Evening Luau-Casual Dress
Rally, Barbara Witzke
Conformation Judging, Ted Eubank,
Pinecrest Cavaliers, USA
------ Dog Classes
Presentation of High in Rally, High in Trial, New
Performance Titles
Children’s Handling, Teresa Murphy
Glenn Ellen Cavaliers, USA
------Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions &
Best in Color , Am Bred, Bred By Competition (Dog)
Break
Rescue & Veterans & Therapy Dog Parade
(After Break and before Bitch Classes)
------ Bitch Classes
----- Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions
Best in Color , Am Bred, Bred By Competition (Bitch)
---- Unofficial Classes
----- Best in Show Competition
----- Best Puppy In Show Competition
----- Final Awards
Conformation Judging, Ray Waddington,
Spindlepoint Cavaliers, UK
------ Dog Classes
Children’s Handling, Jo Anne Mittelman
Lochlomond Cavaliers, USA
------Winners Dog & Best Puppy Dog Competitions &
Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Competition (Dog)
Break
(After Break and before Bitch Classes)
------ Bitch Classes
----- Winners Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch Competitions
Best in Color, Am Bred, Bred By Competition (Bitch)
---- Unofficial Classes
----- Best in Show Competition
----- Best Puppy In Show Competition
----- Final Awards
Free Evening, visit Carmel Village for fine dining and
shopping and photo opportunities
NOTE: Carmel is in the Pacific Time Zone. All times are Pacific Time Zone. Lunch breaks are at
the judge's discretion. The time to resume conformation judging is announced just prior to the lunch break.
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Show Committee
Show Chairs
Performance Chair
Wesely Schiffman, Teresa Murphy
Dave Moody
Health Clinics
Judges Hospitality
Ribbons
Prizes
Live and Silent Auction
Auctioneer
Sales Tables
Photography
Groundskeepers
Cover Art
Catalog Ads
Hotel Coordinator
Banquet Coordinator
Advertising
Ballroom Setup and Teardown
Hospitality/Membership
Judges Gifts
Performance Judges Gifts
Exhibitors Gifts
Premium List
Catalog Coordinator
Toni Wade
Kathie Fowler, Kevin Ellingson
Rena Covell
Wesely Schiffman, Nikki Tonius
Jim Barnfather, Jennifer Roberts-Espinosa
Jim Barnfather
Linda Kornhi
Renae Crevalle
COTW Board and Exhibitors
Wesely Schiffman, Teresa Murphy
Mary McHenry, Allyson Gonyo
Wesely Schiffman, Teresa Murphy
Wesely Schiffman, Teresa Murphy
Mary McHenry
Dave Moody, COTW Board, Show Chairs
Judi Geldermann, Jennifer Roberts-Espinosa
Elisa Rosenberg, Kathie Lunberk
Kathie Tegg
Elisa Rosenberg, Kathie Lunberk
Linda Kornhi
Linda Kornhi
HOTEL INFORMATION
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923
(800) 348-9090 or (831) 624-1841
Reservations MUST be made by telephone.
$119.09 room rate plus tax for deluxe or standard rooms. Specify Cavaliers
of the West to receive the group rate. Reservation deadline is December 15,
2012. After this date, guests will be subject to prevailing rack rate.
Hotel will allow up to (4) pets per room. The pet fee is $35 per stay. Guests
must inform hotel of number of pets, as failure to do so may result in a $100
charge added to the bill.
Check-in is 4:00PM. Check-out is 12 Noon
Complimentary on-site parking is provided
Free Wi-Fi for guests
HOTEL AND GROUND RULES
Everyone must comply with the request that ALL DOGS must be crated at all times when
not under the direct supervision of a wide awake, responsible adult. This is for the
protection on yourself, your dog & the hotel. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED EXERCISE
AREAS. Please cover furnishings & beds with your own sheets & towels if dogs will get
on the furniture. NO bathing dogs. If feet need touch-up, use your own towels. Clean
Hair from sinks & tubs. NO WET DOGS ON THE FURNITURE. Bring the necessary
requirements for IMMEDIATE clean-up. Inform hotel of any serious damage to your
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room this is YOUR responsibility. Report barking dogs, catch any running loose, carry
extra baggies. Pick up ALL litter & droppings & place them in the bins provided.
Future Shows at this site depend on how well you control & clean up after your dogs,
your children & yourselves. Please make this a successful show so future shows are
possible.
TRANSPORTATION
TAXI INFORMATION
Rates from the Monterey Airport are aproximately $30.00 one way.
MONTEREY AIR BUS
The county’s leading shared-ride, airport shuttle service providing door-to-door service.
www.montereyairbus.com
831-373-7777
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From San Jose Airport the San Jose Airport Shuttle-will take you from
the airport to Carmel--Reservations- 408- 603-0761- Cost for the van
$139.00 From San Francisco Airport the San Jose Airport Shuttle will
take you from the airport to Carmel--Reservations- 408-603-0761 Cost
for the van $175.00
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT.
Follow signs to the Airport Exit.
Take the US-101 South ramp towards SAN JOSE.
Follow 101 to CA 156- Take the CA-156 West exit toward Monterey Peninsula.
CA 156 becomes CA-1 south.
Follow CA-1 to Rio RoadLeft on Rio Road.
At the first stop Light do a U turn and a quick right into hotel parking lot.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM SAN JOSE AIRPORT.
Follow signs to the Airport Exit
Take the US-101 south toward Gilroy
Follow the 101 to CA-156 West exit toward Monterey Peninsula.
CA 156 becomes CA-1
Follow CA -1 to Rio Road
Left on Rio Road
At first stop light do a U turn then a quick right into hotel parking lot.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM MONTEREY AIRPORT
Follow the exit signs to exit airport.
At the stop light turn right onto Highway 68 Follow the road going to
Monterey Which will put you on CA-1.
Follow CA-1 to Rio Road.
Turn left onto Rio Road.
At first stop light do a U turn then a quick right into hotel parking lot.
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For more information and late-breaking news, go to our website, www.ckcsc.org!
Try the new fillable entry form and Summary of Amounts Due forms! Download from
the National website, and see how easy this is!
Supplemental Entry Form and proof of foreign registration are required if you need to
enter a dog using its Foreign Registry Number. The Supplemental Entry Form can be
downloaded from the club’s website. If you have any questions or cannot download the
form, please contact Beth Bales.
Class Sponsorships are $10.00 per class and greatly help defray the costs of the lovely
prizes awarded in each class. Sponsor names are printed in the Catalog.
Catalog Ads $ 20.00 for a full page black and white ad! $40.00 for a full page color ad!
Advertise those birthdays, new performance titles, new conformation titles, etc. Ads
must be in jpg or pdf format if sent on CD or if sent by email. They must be received by
Linda Kornhi no later than December 26, 2014.
Sales Tables are free for the first TWO tables, each additional table is $25.00 for the
weekend. Vendors are asked to donate a nice item for the Live or Silent Auction.
Contact Linda Kornhi at 541-726-3850 or [email protected]
Crate Lending Service Those flying in, or those with limited space when driving may
borrow a crate for the entire show weekend for FREE! Indicate on the Summary of
Amounts Due form how many crates you require. This service is VERY limited!
Supply your own crate pad/bed. Contact Wesely Schiffman [email protected]
Seminar Canine degenerative mitral valve disease - Disease development, case
discussion and therapyCOTW is pleased to present a health related seminar moderated by Sue Barrett, DVM
of WynDancer Cavaliers and Brian McKie, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM/Cardiology
Seminar Cost: $10
Date: Friday, January 16th, 2015
Time: 3:30 to 5 pm-Rio Room
The Newest Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols for Mitral Valve Disease in the Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel: How, When and Why We Treat
This is an opportunity for all club members to learn about the latest protocols for treating
heart conditions in our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Discussion will begin with the
basic anatomy of MVD and will address varying opinions of how we used to treat, the
controversy of when to treat, use of Vetmedin and when it is recommended.
Sponsored in part by Sue Barrett, DVM
Dr. Brian MacKie, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) received his Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree from Washington State University in 2005. Following graduation, he
completed a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA
Sacramento Animal Medical Group in Sacramento, California. After his internship, he
moved to the University of Wisconsin - Madison to complete his residency training in
Cardiology from 2006-2009 becoming board certified by the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine in Cardiology in 2009. During his time there, Dr. MacKie
spearheaded implementation the use of the Amplatz Canine Ductal Occluder at the
University of Wisconsin for non-invasive treatment of a congenital heart disease,
authored a paper on the use of an implantable ECG monitor for the evaluation of fainting
in dogs, and assisted in prospective research on pulmonary hypertension and cardiac
biomarkers. His goal in therapy is to maintain an exceptional quality of life for his
patients with heart disease.
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Free Buffet Available Wednesday through Friday in the Fuse Lounge at the Carmel
Mission Inn! Purchase an adult drink from 5 to 7 pm on these nights and eat for free!
Chefs Choice Buffet for Lunch
Saturday-Sandwich Bar - turkey, ham, cheddar or Swiss cheese, with green salad and
potato chips
Sunday -Taco Bar - option for chicken, beef with corn or flour tortillas, rice and black
beans
Monday-Sandwich bar - turkey, ham, cheddar or Swiss cheese, with green salad and
potato chips
All meals include Ice Tea, Seattle's Best Coffee, Tazo Tea, Ice Water
Pre-paid $20.00 all inclusive
Breakfast is ON YOUR OWN.
Saturday Evening Luau Buffet will be held January 19, at 7:00PM. Cost will be $50.00
per person. Relax and dress for a tropical evening!
Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Chicken
Pasta Primavera
Served with Green Salad, Rice and Seasonal Veggies. Served with Seattle’s Best Coffee,
Tazo Tea, Iced Tea and Dessert.
Make your reservations on the Summary of Amounts Due form. Tickets will be sold
That weekend only as available.
Auction
Auction There will be a live auction on Saturday night. Donations are greatly needed
and much appreciated. Contact Teresa Murphy or Jennifer Roberts-Espinosa with
donations.
Animal Health Trust, UK AHT
Is offering a 20% discount for DNA Testing for EF DE CC - Episodic Falling, Dry Eye,
Curly Coat Syndrome....please check with our Health Chair Toni Wade for more
information. EF DE CC can be found in Cavaliers
Health Clinics Heart and eye clinics will be available on Saturday, January 17, beginning
at 12:00PM. Please show up 20 mins early for eye appts, for administration of eye drops.
Reservations for the Clinics must be made through Toni Wade at [email protected]
or at ( 360) 856-2276 until Weds, Jan 9. After that date call Toni on her cell at 360-8409829. Toni will need to know how many dogs are coming, and if they are showing, what
class they are in.
Appointments will be made on a first come, first served basis. Appointments may be
made at the show if there are openings. No appointments will be accepted without
payment in FULL. Checks must be made payable to COTW and mailed tothe Show
Secretary Linda Kornhi, 35561 Westminster St, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455 WITH A
SUMMARY OF PAYMENT FORM.
Heart Clinic: Dr. Richard Kienle ACVIM $ 45.00 per dog for non members
and $40.00 per dog for COTW members. Echo is $195.00 for all people.
Download and complete the OFA cardiac form from www.offa.org for each dog you
are bringing, this will save time and the work of bringing the needed information
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to the show. OFA stickers will provide a 50% discount to register results. Updates are
free.
Eye Clinic: Dr. Dennis Olin, DVM, $ 45.00 per dog for non members and $40.00 per
dog for members.
Your appointment time will be the time for eye drops. Plan on a 15 minute wait. You
are encouraged to send your results in to help the database.
Show Photographer: Renae Crevalle of Say Woof Petography will be our show
phtotographer for the weekend. Renae will be set up in the exibition area all weekend.
Renae will be available for anyone wanting photos of their dogs, families with their
dogs or just families. Please see Renae at the show . www.saywoofpetography.com
The Village of Carmel is five minutes from the hotel. A very easy taxi ride and also
there will be members available to accommodate those needing a lift. Just ask us!
COTW MEMBERS MUST HAVE RENEWED THEIR
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL MEMBERSHIPS IN ORDER TO
EXHIBIT AT THIS SHOW! Renew at www.ckcsc.org
SHOW RULES ANNOUNCEMENTS
Show Rules last changed 8/14/14 effective with the CNE November 2014 show.
Definition of Classes last changed 1/12/14 effective with the COS/CNE March 2014 show.
Performance Show Rules last changed 1/1/11 effective with the COTW January 2011 show.
Performance Class Definitions last changed 11/1/10 effective with the COTW January 2011 show.
The CKCSC-USA Show Rules are available on the Club’s website www.ckcsc.org. Please review the
updated Show Rules carefully. The effective date appears at the top of each set of rules.
for Show Rules, select Events – Conformation Info – Show Rules.
for Performance Show Rules, select Events – Performance Info – Show Rules.
To print, use the Print function of your browser.
NOTE: Agility Rules and Regulations are now posted on the website with Obedience and Rally under
Performance Show Rules.
SHOW RULES CHANGE
8/14/14:
3/13/14:
(Effective with the November 2014 Show) Show Rule V. Show Rules Committees/Complaints – 7:
Added a rule for managing entries when there is a change in a judging assignment once the
premium is published.
(Effective with the June 2014 show) Show Rule 1. Owners/Exhibitors – 10. No dog may be
shown to a judge who has owned or co-owned the sire or dam of the exhibit within the past 2
years.
(Effective with the June 2014 show) Show Rule I. Owners/Exhibitors – 18. The judge and the
exhibitor may not be overnight guests in each other’s homes or share a hotel room for a period of
6 months before or 30 days after the judge’s CKCSC-USA assignment. An exhibitor may not
show to a judge with whom s/he has sold, purchased, or co-owned a Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel 6 months prior to the judging assignment or with whom s/he has shared any form of
private transportation to or from the show on the weekend of the judge’s assignment.
(Effective with the June 2014 show) Show Rule IV. Judges – 4: Judges should review Section I.
Owners/Exhibitors regarding contact with exhibitors.
DEFINITION OF CLASSES CHANGE
1/2/14:
Changer the eligibility criteria for Novice to exclude dogs with points, major wins, or
championships in any Registry
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CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB, USA DEFINITION OF CLASSES
As of 1/12/14
The term "Dog" applies to both sexes unless otherwise specified.
CONFORMATION
As of 1/12/14
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 a major win, nor a championship in any Registry 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 of age and older with an OFA certificate that shows and OFA registry
number and states that the dog has no evidence of hip displaysia after 2 years of age and is certified
clear within 1 year of the postmark closing date for that show of the following diseases: 1) Heart – by a
board certified cardiologist; 2) Patellar Luxation – by a licensed veterinarian or via an OFA patella
certificate; 3) Eyes – by CERF or by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist’s exam sheet indicating
that eyes are “normal”. Copies of the 4 certificates must accompany the entry form for any dog entering
this class.
Special Limit Blenheim: Blenheim dogs 5 months and older and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title
if over 12 months of age.
Special Limit Tricolor: Tricolor dogs 5 months and older and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title if
over 12 months of age.
Special Limit Ruby: Ruby dogs 5 months and older and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title if over 12
months of age.
Special Limit Black & Tan: Black & Tan dogs 5 months and older and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship
title if over 12 months of age.
Open: Dogs 5 months and older.
Senior Open: Dogs 7 years and older.
UNOFFICIAL CONFORMATION CLASSES
(No championship points awarded.)
Veteran: Dogs 7 years and older. Class to be judged on overall quality and conformation of the dogs,
regardless of their age.
Stud Dog: Stud dogs to parade with 2 or more of their get from at least 2 different litters, not necessarily in
the same ownership. Get must be entered in an Official or Unofficial Conformation Class at this Show.
Class to be judged on quality and consistency of get only.
Brood Bitch: Brood bitches to parade with two or more of their produce from at least two different litters,
not necessarily in the same ownership. Produce must be entered in an Official or Unofficial
Conformation Class at this Show. Class to be judged on quality and consistency of produce only.
Brace: Two dogs 5 months or older, of the same color and in the same ownership but not necessarily of the
same sex. Class to be judged on similarity and quality.
FINAL AND SPECIAL AWARDS
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AWARDS
All official conformation classes are judged for dogs, then bitches. Winners/Reserve Winners/Best Puppy
competitions take place after judging concludes for that sex. Initial competition for Special Awards Best
American Bred, Bred By Exhibitor, 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/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) is awarded from the Class Winners.
Reserve Winners (RWD, RWB) is awarded from the remaining Class Winners and the second place dog to
Winners.
Best Puppy (BPD, BPB) is awarded from the winners of the Junior and Senior Puppy Classes after Reserve
Winners and AOM’s are awarded.
Best In Show (BIS) is awarded from Winners Dog and Winners Bitch.
Reserved Best In Show (RBIS) is awarded from the Opposite Sex Winners and the Reserve Winners to Best In
Show.
Best Puppy In Show (BPIS) is awarded from the winners of Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy Bitch after Best In
Show is awarded.
SPECIAL AWARDS
(No championship points awarded.)
Award of Merit (AOM) is awarded after Reserve Winners from the remaining Class Winners and next placing
dog to Reserve Winners or the first AOM winner. (Up to two AOM’s are awarded to each sex at all National
shows and each Regional AGM trophy show.)
Best Veteran In Show is 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. They must include:
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
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
(No Championship Points awarded.)
Junior Puppy: Puppies 5 months but not yet 9 months and not holding a CKCSC,USA, championship title.
Senior Puppy: Puppies 9 months but not yet 12 months and not holding a CKCSC, USA, championship title.
Graduate Puppy: Dogs 12 months but not yet 18 months and not holding a CKCSC, USA championship title.
HANDLING
(To be judged on how well the dogs are handled, NOT on the dogs themselves.)
Children’s Handling: Handlers 6 years but not yet 12 years. Dogs not to be placed upon the examining table.
Senior Handling: Handlers 12 years but not yet 17 years. Dogs to be placed upon examining table.
PERFORMANCE
As of 11/1/10
(Dogs must be 5 months or older.)
OBEDIENCE
As of 11/1/10
OFFICIAL OBEDIENCE CLASSES
(Qualifying scores may earn legs toward obedience titles.)
Utility B: Dogs holding a C-CDX or C-UD.
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Utility A: Dogs holding a C-CDX.
Open B: Dogs holding a C-CD, C-CDX or C-UD.
Open A: Dogs holding a C-CD.
Novice B: Dogs not holding the C-CD, shown by a handler who has completed an obedience title with a
Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. A C-CD dog may
continue to compete in this class until it receives a qualifying score in an Open Class or until it has
received one (1) High In Trial award prior to the closing date of the trial. This one (1) High in Trial award
is in addition to any obtained before or during the 60 day period after receiving the CD title.
Novice A: Dogs not holding the C-CD, shown by a handler who has not completed an obedience title with a
Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized.
OPTIONAL TITLING CLASSES
(Qualifying scores may earn legs toward obedience titles.)
Graduate Novice: Dogs that have not earned a C-GN.
Graduate Open: Dogs that have not earned a C-GO.
Beginner Novice B: Dogs not holding a C-BN. Owners may enter more than one dog in this class. No dog may
be entered in both Beginner Novice A and Beginner Novice B at any trial.
Beginner Novice A: Dogs not holding a C-BN title, shown by a handler who has not completed an obedience
title with a Cavalier or a dog of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. The
handler must be the owner or a member of the owner’s immediate family and may enter more than one
dog in this class. No dog may be entered in both Beginner Novice A and Beginner Novice B at any trial.
UNOFFICIAL OBEDIENCE CLASSES
(Qualifying scores do not earn legs toward obedience titles.)
Prenovice: Dogs may compete in Pre-Novice until the third leg of the C-CD is earned. All Novice exercises on
lead: Heel (including the figure 8), Stand for Examination, Recall, Sit-Stay and Down-Stay.
Versatility: This class is for dogs that are capable of performing the Open and Utility exercises.
Brace: Two Cavaliers to perform the Novice exercises in unison. The dogs need not be in the same ownership
or the same color, but must be handled by only one handler. Dogs may be shown unattached or
coupled, the coupling device to be not less than 6 inches overall length. Whichever method is used, it
must be continued throughout all exercises. Either or both dogs in a brace may be entered in another
class(es) at the same trial.
Veteran: Cavaliers 7 years and older to perform the Novice exercises.
RALLY
OFFICIAL RALLY CLASSES
(Qualifying scores earn legs toward rally titles.)
Rally Excellent B: Dogs holding the C-RA title. A dog completing the Rally Excellent (C-RE) title may continue
to complete in this class indefinitely.
Rally Excellent A: Dogs holding the C-RA title, but not holding any Novice, Open or Utility obedience title or
any Rally Excellent title in any registry.
Rally Advanced B: Dogs holding the C-RN title. A dog completing the Rally Advanced (C-RA) title may continue
to compete in this class indefinitely.
Rally Advanced A: Dogs holding the C-RN title, but not holding any Novice, Open or Utility obedience title or
any Rally Advanced
Rally Novice B: Any dog may compete in this class until a qualifying score in the Rally Advanced Class is
earned.
Rally Novice A: Dogs not holding any Novice, Open or Utility obedience title or any Rally title in any registry,
shown by a handler who has not completed any obedience title or any Rally title with a Cavalier or a dog
of any other breed in any country in which the breed is recognized. After a dog earns the Rally Novice
(C-RN) title, it may continue to compete in this class for 60 days.
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NEW WAYS TO ENTER AND PAY FOR SHOW ENTRIES
As a trial for the CKCSC, The Cavaliers of the West is going to try out new ways to fill out
and submit show entry forms and new ways to 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 current 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 [email protected].
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 you are 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 [email protected]
TO SUBMIT BY FAX:
1. Fax SIGNED forms to 541-689-8520. You MUST fax with a cover sheet to the attention
of Linda Kornhi
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
541-726-3850 or email me at [email protected]
Linda E Kornhi, COTW Show Secretary
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