Cavalier King Charles
Spaniels
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Over the past years Jess' job necessitated moving to Ohio, Arizona, Florida, Colorado, and now Georgia. It was difficult to maintain a presence in the dog fancy to say the least, but O'Skot has survived! In 1994, Lu had a back injury while on the job and was pretty much totally disabled until a miraculous surgery in January 1997. Even though Lu had a great recovery, showing Shelties was no longer possible - a severe weight restriction meant that she couldn't lift them onto a table. Unwilling to face not being able to "show dogs" in addition to Lu losing her nursing career - "Jess N Lu" began to search for a new breed that they could love and become devoted to. Shortly after A.K.C. recognition they discovered Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and sought to learn as much about the breed as possible.
As if by fate, while living in Colorado, we went to a dog show and met the first AKC CKCS champion, CH. Wye Rebound of Rattlebridge and were immediately smitten. It was only natural that once time and health permitted we took a trip to Marengo, Ohio and fell in love with the Rattlebridge Cavaliers. That very trip we came home with our first Cavalier, Ditto, now, CH. Rattlebridge Ditto Master, CD. He soon became the most loved and most spoiled dog in the history of Cavaliers.
Ditto's motto: "He with the most toys wins!"
As our relationship with Rattlebridge Farms (www.rattlebridge.com) developed, Meredith Johnson-Snyder became our friend and mentor. She warned us that Cavaliers are a lot like potato chips, you can't have just one! Soon, we were thrilled and honored that Meredith would trust us with a new addition to our family. In October 1999, Scorcher arrived. Now, CH. Rattlebridge Hotlanta Night, CGC, the first born son of Meredith's multiple BIS, multiple BISS, CH. Rattlebridge Masterpiece (aka Rubens), #1 Cavalier in the U.S. for the year 2000.
Then we were really hooked! We are now the proud parents of 15 Cavaliers, at least one of each color. 10 live at home and 5 more are co-owned in very special show homes and come to visit as often as possible.. We have 6 Champions, and several youngsters on the way with major points to their credit. (See O'Skot Kids for pix and pedigrees.)
Fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some exceptional Cavaliers, Lu was able to show and finish 9 Cavaliers to their A.K.C. championship in one year. Lu's full time job became the Cavaliers. She worked as a professional handler for several years and has finished over 15 champions. In 2001, Lu focused on getting our CH. Peglen's All Things Considered (aka Jesse) ranked as a top ten breed and top twenty all breed which resulted in an invitation to the first AKC Eukanuba American Dog Show Classic. Lu has confirmed the versatility of Cavaliers by earning both CGC & CD titles on two of our Cavaliers. Now we are focused on our own dogs, not handling for others any longer. We enjoy showing our own dogs especially from the bred by class.
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