Many thanks for all the info regarding the Millenium book I have passed it all on to the people who wanted one and I am sure they will obtain a copy. I was interested in the posts regarding a 'startled' look. My theory is that it comes from the time when the English Toy Spaniel was being developed from the original Cavalier. . One of the breeds used could have been the Japanese Spaniel from which the English Toy would have aquired not only the startled look but gay tails and reduced size as well as the desired shortened muzzle.The gay tail would not have been a factor as English Toys were docked. When the Cavalier was being reconstituted these characteristics would still be in the gene pool. .Anyone who has bred Tri-colours for any period of time has seen small tri's with either very little or no tan and a very gay tail seemingly regardless of parentage. It's just a theory of mine because a parti coloured peke could just as easily been used ( yes they do exist ) and don't forget all those years ago there was not so much emphasis placed on pedigree and authenticity of parenthood as there is today. It should would explain where a lot of unexpected things that pop up from time to time in breedings comes from. Just my theories which I am now waiting to be shot down in flames for! Angela Thomas _________________ Angela M. Thomas Charlemere Cavaliers Victoria BC CANADA http://mypage.direct.ca/h/hathomas/charlemere.html ========================================================"Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
