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our Cavaliers...
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AKC Ch Crystalridge's Cruisin Rackler CGC, TDIA, TG1
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Call Name: Cruiser
Gender: Male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Color: Black and Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
D.O.B.: February 17, 2005
Weight: 20 lbs
Breeder: Reita Swinney
Cruiser is our first champion Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is a very special boy to us and we have named our affix after him.
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When Cruiser matured and was ready to embark on his first appearance in the show ring I found it very helpful to obtain a professional handler in order to learn the ropes. Cruiser began showing at 15 months of age with Professional Dog Handler Linda Clark, AKC, DHG, PHA and was assisted beautifully by Karen Livingston (Beardslee)
5/26/2006 * Muskogee Kennel Club, Inc * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners & Best of Winners for 2 pts
Judge: Mr. Fred C. Bassett
5/27/2006 * Muskogee Kennel Club, Inc * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Reserve Winner
Judge: Mr. Michael Heflin
5/28/2006 * Seminole Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Reserve Winner
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner
5/29/2006 * Seminole Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners & Best of Winners for 3 pt major
Judge: Ms. Terri Lyddon
6/30/2006 * Oklahoma City Kennel Club, Inc * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Reserve Winner
Judge: Mr. Jon R. Cole
7/1/2006 * Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club, Inc * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners for 2 pts
Judge: Miss Maxine V Beam
7/2/2006 * Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club, Inc * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners & Best of Winners for 4 pt major
Judge: Mrs. Dorothy F. Martin
7/8/2006 * Jefferson City MO Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Reserve Winner
Judge: Mr. John C. Ramirez
7/9/2006 * Sadalia Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners, BW, and BB for 2 pts
Judge: Mrs. Martha M. Olmos-Ollivier
9/29/2006 * West Texas Kennel Club * Open class 1st place * Winners * Best of Opposite for 2 pts
Judge: Mr. Lester R Mapes
9/30/2006 * Heart of the Plains Kennel Club * Open class 1st place * Winners, BW and BB for 2 pts
Judge: Mrs. Helen Lee James
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Royal Spaniels Magazine
Fall 2006
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ShowSight Magazine
February 2007
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CKCSC 2007 Yearbook
Cruiser was featured with his sire AKC Ch Loranka's Desert Flame "Bogie".
Cruiser was Bogie's first offsping to obtain his AKC Championship title.
Bogie has sired 4 champion offspring. |
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September 13, 2008
Cruiser earns his
Canine Good Citizen Award
from AKC
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February 25, 2009
Cruiser earns his
Therapy Dog Certification
from Therapy Dogs International, Inc
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7-15-2009
Cruiser is now cruisin on the agility course.
Cruiser is now registered with TDAA (Teacup Dogs Agility Association) and UKC (United Kennel Club) as well as still being registered with AKC (American Kennel Club) and CKCSC, USA (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA).
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Cruiser and I successfully qualified in our 3rd game run with TDAA on 8-2-2009 at the Canine Sports Academy in Norman, Oklahoma thus earning our first title in agility.
Photo: Cruiser and I with Judge: Marsha Nix of Monticello, Illinois
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We call the A-Frame "Scramble" and this is a more difficult obstacle for smaller toy breeds, but it is one of Cruiser's most consistent obstacles. When approaching the A-Frame and leaving the A-Frame all 4 paws must touch the yellow contact zones or a fault will be issued by the judge. |
We call the Dog Walk "Walk-it". The Dog Walk is another contact obstacle like the A-Frame and all 4 paws must touch the yellow contact zone entering and exiting the Dog Walk or the judge will call a fault. |
We call the Teeter "Teeter" just like it's name. The Teeter is also a contact obstacle and all 4 paws must touch the yellow contact zone upon entry and exiting the Teeter or the judge will call a fault. The Teeter is also a moving object, which can also be an issue for some dogs to overcome. A beginner should NEVER attempt the Teeter without help because a beginner dog will not realize the Teeter is going to move on them and they will get to the transition point too quickly causing the Teeter to move too fast and bang onto the ground with the other end, which will scare the dog and could cause difficulities with this obstacle in the future if the dog refuses to do the obstacle or bails off the obstacle for fear it will bang the ground again. |
We call the Jumps "Over or Jump". The photo on the left above shows a wing jump and the photo on the right above shows a regular jump. There are different jump heights, so each dog is measured from the floor to its withers in a standing position to determine the jump height required for each dog. A dog can obtain an official jump card from each registry also. Puppies are not allowed to jump or compete in agility and dogs must be 1 year of age before they begin to jump because their growth plates have not closed and excessive jumping could cause injuries. When practicing and not competing it is wise to lower the jump height to avoid excessive strain also. |
During competition it is always wise to rest between runs. |
June 6, 2010 at 5 1/2 yrs of age
August 16, 2010
Cruiser earns TDIA title from Therapy Dogs International, Inc for accumulating 50+ visitations as a therapy dog.
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Parents |
Grandparents |
3rd Generation |
4th Generation |
Sire
AKC CH Loranka's Desert Flame
("Bogie")(Ruby Cavalier)(OFA Certified)(Born 2003)
(Sired 4 CH offspring)
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Loranka's Starstealer
("Austin")(Ruby Cavalier)(1 CC & BOS)(Top winning Ruby for 2004 in UK)(Born 2001)
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Pascavale Austin
(1 CC)(Ruby Cavalier)
(Born 1997) |
CH Pascavale Louis
(Blenheim Cavalier)(Born 1994)
(7 yrs heart clear) |
Woodstock Madonna at Pascavale
(Black & Tan Cavalier)(Born 1994)(6 yrs heart clear) |
Loranka's Starstruck
(Black & Tan Cavalier)
(Born 1998) |
Rosjestin Hiawatha Laranka
(Black & Tan Cavalier)(Born 1995) |
Loranka's Cherry Oh Baby
(Ruby Cavalier)(Born 1995) |
Harana Vivien Leigh at Loranka
(Black & Tan Cavalier)
(Born 2002) |
Harana Smokey Joe
("Joe")(Black & Tan Cavalier)(Born 2000)
(Lived 10 yrs)
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AKC CH Harana Smokey Robinson of Sumara
(Black & Tan Cavalier)(Born 1997) |
Leelyn Louisa Harana
(Ruby Cavalier)(Born 1997) |
Harana Hepburn
(Ruby Cavalier)(Born 2001)
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Harana Jazzy Jeff
(Ruby Cavalier)(Born 1996)(Celebrated 14th Birthday in 2010)
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ENG CH Harana Nina Simone
("Nina")(Black & Tan Cavalier)
(Born 1997)(Top Veteran in England for several yrs)
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Dam
Lougharbour Just Kidding
("Chloe")(Black & Tan Cavalier)(Heart Clear 5 yrs OFA)(Born 2002)
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Henry Too
(Ruby Cavalier)
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Laoch
(Ruby Cavalier)
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Tnarg Cole Black
(Black & Tan Cavalier)(Born 1991)
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Joneene Sula |
Palmstead Belle |
Favourite Lad |
Brackenvale Lady |
Kilbryan Lady Love
(Black & Tan Cavalier) |
Without Reason at Kilbryan |
Trenaul Overture |
Little Jesse |
Aimehahl Campari |
Ringcreevy Russell
(Black & Tan Cavalier)(Born 1990) |
Lyneka Flaming Embre |
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