Has anyone read lately the breed standard as dictated by the Continental Kennel Club for the cavalier? It's ridiculous!!!!! We are becoming a nation of having two types because the average new person will believe this crap!!!!!!! :-( pam
CONTINENTAL KENNEL CLUB CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL* ORIGIN: Great Britain HEIGHT: 12-13 in. GROUP: Gun Dog WEIGHT: 9-20 lbs. COAT: Long & Silky with Feathering; No Curl COLOR: Black & Tan, Ruby Red, Red & White and tricolor STANDARD: Head: Muzzle is cone shaped, with a flat skull. Eyes: Large, round and dark in color. Ears: Set high and long. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length and well arched. Chest: Moderate in depth, with well-sprung ribs. Body: Level back and straight loin and croup. Legs: Forelegs are well boned and perpendicular. Hind legs are strong with hocks slightly bent. Feet: Compact, with hard pad and close toes. Tail: Docked or left at natural length. Movement: Smooth flowing gait, with graceful movements. Temperament: Alert, and a good family pet. *There are 3 varieties (distinguished by color) of the Cavalier King Charles spaniel: Ruby (red), Blenheim (red & white), & the Prince Charles (tricolor). ========================================================= "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 2002 by its original author.
