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*DNA TEST FOR MITRAL VALVE DISEASE*
A new DNA Test is available to Cavaliers for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD). The most common heart disease in Dogs and the CKCS.
The test kit, to take a Buccal Swab or blood, is available from Laboklin Laboratory.
We have negotiated a discount of 10% off per test for Members Of The CKCS Clubs and order forms are available from laboklin.co.uk at https://www.laboklin.co.uk/laboklin/showGeneticTest.jsp?testID=8831
To claim the discount please use the following form. DNA Form (Word Format) or DNA Form (PDF Format).
Note the current discount is only valid for samples received between 1 September and 31 December 2024
MVD DNA kits will be available at most Championship Shows — Look for the Banner
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CKCS CLUB NORTH WEST DOPPLER HEART DAY – 14 October 2024
The CKCS Club are holding a Heart Doppler Day on 14 October 2024 at Ringtail House, Ormskirk for cavaliers only.
Click for full details.
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Cavaliers As Companions – August 2024
This month Dennis & Tina introduce us to Dogs on postage stamps, clear up some myths and misconceptions and more. Click to read
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TOP CAVALIER POINTS STANDINGS
The Cavalier Club present Member Annual Points Trophies to Club members only, based upon points gained at certain UK Shows throughout the year. The link below opens list for the current standing of all Cavaliers, regardless of Club membership. At the end of the year the list of Trophy winners based on the highest pointed member for each award will be compiled.
The tables can be accessed by clicking on the menu "Club Points Trophy Table" or the Box on the right of this page.
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THE SCOTTISH CKCS CLUB KENNEL CLUB LUNCH – 19th November 2024
The Scottish CKCS Club are delighted to announce their now confirmed date of 19th November 2024 for their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Kennel Club lunch and they invite you and your friends to attend. The cost is £48.50 per head.
Full details are in the Special Events section. Click here for full details
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CAVALIER CLUB HEALTH SEMINAR 2023
Breeding Seminar 2023
The Breeding Seminar, which was presented by Tanya Schuman (Du Chateau Noblesse – Germany) and took place at the recent Summer Open Show, is now available online and tickets for it can be purchased at £5 from the Club Shop under 2023 Seminar. You will then be sent a link to the seminar.
The Seminar included the following:
1) Colour Genetics in the Cavalier
2) Modern Techniques of Reproduction in Dogs
3) From Date of Mating to Date of Whelping
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"Over 5’s Clear Heart List" updated 12 February 2024
The Over 5’s Clear Heart list has been updated as at 12th February 2024.
Click to go to the listings.
CKCS HEART TEST RESULT FORMS
Please note that the CKCS Heart Test Result forms should be sent to Mrs E Smith, 9 Elm Grove, Larbert, Stirlingshire, FK5 3LP for inclusion in the research database and for the production of the Over 5 Heart Listing.
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The Kennel Club Doppler Heart Scheme Results
The Kennel Club are working with their IT department to be able to produce the Doppler Heart Scheme results in a format that will generally be understood, i.e. explanation of the traffic light system for suitability for breeding. The Breed Clubs have asked for this in a format for each individual dog’s record. Those that were involved pre-publication will be given the option to submit previous results but the Kennel Club still have this as "work in progress".
In the meantime there is no recognition for those dogs that have a clear heart on their doppler paperwork to be able to go on the Club’s "Over 5 Clear List" and no means for anyone to find these dogs, particularly stud dogs.
If you wish to have your dog’s name added to the "Over 5 Clear List" you may submit a copy of your doppler result to the Scottish Club Secretary, Liz Smith – Liz maintains this list.
Sheena Maclaine
Breed Health Liaison Representative to the Kennel Club
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Did You Know? Information Pages
A new section has been added to the Club website where articles that the Committee believe are of interest to the Members will be published. These can be found under the menu item "Did You Know? Topical Interest Column".
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Looking For a Puppy? - CKCS Puppy Register The Cavalier Club runs a register of puppies available from Club Members who can put details of puppies and older dogs they have for sale on the Cavalier Club Puppy Register.
The Club has recently introduced a slightly more formal system for placing a dog on its Register. A form now needs to be completed which can be downloaded from the Puppy Register Pages. The form includes details of any health certificates obtained for the parents, so that prospective puppy buyers can have more information before visiting a possible puppy.
If you wish to add your dogs to the Club’s Register, download the Puppy Register Form and send to The Co-ordinator.
Anyone looking to purchase a puppy is recommended to contact one of the Club Puppy Register Co-ordinators, Veronnica Hull, telephone 01268 727248 for details of puppies available.
- Puppy Register
When your puppies have been sold would you please advise the Puppy Register Co-Ordinator so that they may be removed from the lists. |
THE BENEVOLENT FUND
From time to time events overtake us and we find ourselves searching for a way to help us out of a situation. The Benevolent Fund is there to help any Member to cope during a time of difficulty. You may need to kennel your dog if you have to go into hospital … or during a time when you feel you are being pulled in every direction due to family troubles.
Any one of the three Trustees will be pleased to discuss your situation and it may well be that we can help towards the problem financially by ensuring your dogs are properly cared for during that time. The Benevolent Fund does not pay veterinary fees, but may be able to help in other respects.
Please don’t hesitate to ask … all calls to us are totally confidential and no details are ever passed on.
Click for details of the Trustees and further info.
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Show Critiques
We endeavour to publish ALL Championship Show critiques on Cavaliers.
However if you are judging at a Cavalier Breed Club Limited or Open Show, we would love to have the results and your critique to publish for all to read. If you would like us to publish it just send it attached to an email to the Webmaster or by snail mail to Dave Norris.
Unlike some of the Dog Press, we do not edit any critique, what the Judge sends us is what appears.
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A Request from the Webmaster
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