Cavaliers of the Northeast (CNE)

Welcome to Cavaliers of the Northeast

The Cavalier Club of the Northeast is a regional club associated with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. (CKCSC-USA). CKCSC-USA is the original and largest Cavalier Club in the USA. The club was incorporated in 1956 and is devoted to the health and welfare of Cavaliers.

Cavaliers of the Northeast (CNE) includes 12 states from Maine to Maryland and holds four major 3-day Shows annually, devoted exclusively to Cavaliers. These shows (see Upcoming Events) are weekend shows, starting on Friday and ending on Sunday afternoon. During these show weekends there are a variety of events that change depending upon which shows are offered. They include Puppy Classes, Agility, Obedience, Children Handling, Conformation Judging to determine the Best in Show Cavaliers. At many of the shows there are Lectures, Seminars, Health Clinics, Photographers and displays of Cavalier materials, books and gifts. In other words, there is something for everyone, not just the Cavalier Breeder and Exhibitor. Pet owners are welcome and encouraged to attend.

C. Anne Eckersley
President, CNE
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My sincere thanks to the Cavaliers of Northeast for inviting me to judge their December 2011 match.  I recognize and appreciate the work that went into hosting the event.  Thanks, also, to the exhibitors for honoring me with their entries.  All dogs were presented in show condition and displayed the quintessential Cavalier temperment--a testament to their breeders and owners.
Rachel Venier

Junior Puppy Dog (2)
1.  403 Isaac,  o/Judy Perini--Cute black and tan boy.  Double eyes, correct ear set and long leathers, moderate head.  Balanced side gait and tail carriage.  Best of Opposite Sex Puppy in Match  
2.  422 Charma Laid Back Love at Carlen, o/Carla Sue Close--Similar in type to #1.  Moderate head, at this age needs to come on in muzzle and under-eye cushioning.  Also balanced side gait and tail carriage.  Good quality coat coming in.  


Graduate Puppy Dog (1), one For Exhibition Only
1.  447 Nightengale Wish Upon a Star, o/Joseph & Elizabeth Birbeck--Typey blenheim boy.  Lovely head with proper proportions.  Large round eyes.  Good cushioning under eye.  Well-set ears framed his face.  His moderate size, correct Cavalier shape, good bone, and cushioning created a very pleasing overall picture.  Well-laid shoulders and strong topline served him well on the move.  Happy to be here--a true Cavalier!  Reserve Winners Dog

For Exhibit Only 540 Orchard Hill Letters Home, o/Leslie Slusher & Erica Venier--A dog I know well presented for exhibition only.  I was happy with his conditioning and presentation.  Very much enjoying his day out with his handler.


Novice Dog (1)
1.  444    Darane Leonardo DaVinci, o/Joseph & Elizabeth Birbeck--Handsome black and tan boy.  Pretty head with double eyes.  Good ear set.  Moderate size and good coat.  He moved better as he settled.


American Bred Dog (2)
1.  401    Dreamvale Smart As The Dickens Owner David & Lynne Warshaw/Karen Sage--Glamorous tri boy--large, dark round eyes on correctly-proportioned head with good cushioning under the eyes.  Ears high set but not close, framing his face.  Moderate size and correct shape.  Nice, balanced side-gait.  Beautiful straight, silky coat--so desirable and not always seen in tri colors.  Well-conditioned and presented.  Winners Dog, Best in Match
2.  461    Lynsfaire Country Gentleman, Denise Hallsted--Another pretty boy.  Handsome black and tan with large round eyes.  Good coat, condition, proportion.  Very happy and well presented.


Special Limit Blenheim Dog (1)
1.  500    Cosmo Kaye Ames--Cute 5 1/2-month-old baby.  Lovely ear set and long leathers framing his face.  Rich red, well broken color, and good pigment.  Nice side gait and clean coming and going.  Happy to be here and well presented.


Special Limit Black and Tan (2)--previously critiqued
1.  444    Darane Leonardo DaVinci Joseph & Elizabeth Birbeck
2.  461    Lynsfaire Country Gentleman Denise Hallsted


Open Dog (2)--previously critiqued
1.  401  Dreamvale Smart As The Dickens, o/David & Lynne Warshaw/Karen Sage
2.  461     Lynsfaire Country Gentleman, o/Denise Hallsted


Junior Puppy Bitch (2)
1.  443    Charma Anna Mae at Carlen, o/Carla Sue Close--Cute black and tan baby. Double eyes, moderate head.  Long, well-set ears framed her face.  Balanced side gait with tail carried straight off her back.  Straight coat coming in.  Winner’s Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex, Best Puppy in Match
2.  487    Blueday Last Strike, o/Michael & Francesca Gross--Striking tri girl.  Cute head with proper ear set.  Moved better as she settled.  A happy, well-presented puppy enjoying her day.    


American Bred Bitch (1)--previously critiqued
1.  487    Blueday Last Strike, o/Michael & Francesca Gross


Special Limit Ruby Bitch (1)
1.  530    Kalais Ruby Vixen, o/Kim Hess--Moderate young ruby girl.  Pretty face with large frontally placed eyes.  Good ear set.  Balanced side gait, level topline, tail carried straight off her back.  Great Cavalier attitude, well presented.  Reserve Winner’s Bitch

 

 

 

Best in Match & Best of Opposite Sex

Winners Dog & Reserve Winners Dog

Winners Bitch & Reserve Winners Bitch

Best Puppy in Match & Best of Opposite Sex Puppy in Match

 

 

A group of Eastern Pennsylvania  fanciers organized their very first December Fun Match at the home of Karen Sage in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Located in Lancaster County, the area is lovely with gently rolling hills dotted with Amish barns. Karen herself was clever enough to have had a terrific building constructed for just such events, a large indoor facility which has floors completely covered in rubber mats and, wonderfully, heat in the winter.

Results under Judge, Rachel Venier, Orchard Hill Cavaliers:
WD and Best in Match - Dreamvale Smart As The Dickens  
RWD - Nightingale Wish Upon A Star
WB, Best Puppy and Best Opposite in Match - Charma Anna Mae at Carlen
RWB - Kalais Ruby Vixen

With a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch "groaning board" and a group of happy Cavaliers and their owners, the event was a huge success. Santa himself made an appearance at the end of the afternoon (looking quite young behind his wooly beard.)
Although Pennsylvania winters inspire many of us to hide away in our homes, we're hoping that CNE Match Chairmen Karen Sage and Kim Hess can be convinced to hold the event annually.   

- Erica Venier

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Where:
Holiday Inn Patriot, Williamsburg, VA

What:
Three conformation shows weekend plus Puppy Sweepstakes and Children’s Handling.
Judges:
Friday AM Puppy Sweeps: Ginger Harrison (Bentwood - US)
Friday: Brian Townsend (Alderleigh - UK)
Saturday: Gladys Baillie (Fyrnrose - UK)
Sunday: Mandy Mulligan (Nightingale - US)

Show Chairs:
Paula Ayers 706-342-3292 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Brenda Martz: 706-342-9241 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Event Type:
Health Clinic, Point Show, Puppy Sweeps