Table of Contents
From The Editor
What If It Was You ? 4
Ancojo Papillons , UK 10
Solitaire One , Lupin Nil by Elizabeth Patrick
PapAdopters & Placement Services by Cheryl Atkins
Stud Dog Liasons : A Tongue in Cheek View
Headra Cavaliers & Charlies , UK
History of the Breed by Blair Edgar
The Best Little Bitch in Texas by June Peterson
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What ’ s in a Food ? 44
Javalcy Chin , UK 50
Tracheal Collapse 62
Wildflower Cavalier King Charles Spaniels , USA ( in memoriam )
Practical Cavalier Grooming 101
Memorable Moments : Winning BIS at Crufts
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Toy Spaniels in the News 93
Welcome back to another issue of TGS .
In the Northern Hemisphere we are seeing signs of winter releasing its grasp on our throats , though I suspect we still have a few nasty days ahead .
So what did I do with my winter ? I broke my foot ! Spent a whole day in the hospital while they x-rayed multiple times and then had to wait for a surgeon to decide it didn ’ t need surgery . So 6 weeks in an aircast , which is a removable cast you can walk on . Fortunately for me it meant that I can remove it to drive and continue working at my main job – dog grooming , though not exactly with the doctor ’ s blessing ! My biggest concern has been getting it off before I go to Arizona in April for the American Cavalier Club National Specialty ! We are cutting it close as there was only 7 weeks between the time I broke it and the time I fly out . Though my vet tells
On the Cover
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Javalcy Little Ms Dynamite , bred by Mrs . Jane Thomas , UK
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