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AKC Ch Crystalridge's Cruisin Rackler CGC, TDI, TG1

Call Name: Cruiser Gender: Male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Color: Black and Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel D.O.B.: February 17, 2009 Weight: 22 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.

*** Cruiser's Puppy Photos ***

*** The Show Ring ***

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 of this fascinating new world of canine wonders. Cruiser began conformation showing at 15 months of age when he attended his first show in Shawnee, Oklahoma on May 26, 2006 handled by Professional Dog Handler Linda Clark, AKC, DHG, PHA and assisted beautifully by Karen Livingston (Beardslee). Cruiser won Winners Dog ("W"), Best of Winners ("BW"), Best of Breed ("BB"), and represented the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the Toy Group his very first time out in the show ring. Cruiser attended several more shows after Shawnee and on September 29, 2006 in Lubbock, Texas Cruiser won "W" & Opposite Sex ("OS") and was awarded his last 2 points needed, thus earning the title AKC Champion. What a wonderful ride Cruiser took us on in just four short months earning his championship title, which was very remarkable for a black and tan Cavalier. Whole colors have a more difficult time in the show ring since the broken colors tend to rule, but Cruiser managed to place every time he walked into the ring. We wish to thank the following judges: Mr. Fred C Basset, Miss Maxine V Beam, Mrs. Helen Lee, Ms. Terri Lyddon, Mrs. Dorothy F. Martin, and Mrs. Martha M. Olmos-Ollivier   Our thanks goes out to Linda Clark and her assistant, Karen Livingston (Beardslee) for all their love and support.

*** Cruiser's Magazine Ads ***

Royal Spaniels Magazine Fall 2006	ShowSight Magazine February 2007

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.

September 13, 2008 Cruiser earns his Canine Good Citizen Award from AKC

February 25, 2009 Cruiser earns his Therapy Dog Certification from Therapy Dogs International, Inc

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).

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

*** Agility *** Learning Each Obstacle ***

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

Parents Grandparents 3rd Generation 4th Generation Sire AKC CH Loranka's Desert Flame ("Bogie")(Ruby Cavalier)(OFA Certified)(Born 2003) (Sired 4 CH offspring) Loranka's Starstealer ("Austin")(Ruby Cavalier)(1 CC & BOS)(Top winning Ruby for 2004 in UK)(Born 2001) 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) 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) Harana Jazzy Jeff (Ruby Cavalier)(Born 1996)(Celebrated 14th Birthday in 2010) ENG CH Harana Nina Simone ("Nina")(Black & Tan Cavalier) (Born 1997)(Top Veteran in England for several yrs) Dam   Lougharbour Just Kidding ("Chloe")(Black & Tan Cavalier)(Heart Clear 5 yrs OFA)(Born 2002)   Henry Too (Ruby Cavalier)   Laoch (Ruby Cavalier) Tnarg Cole Black (Black & Tan Cavalier)(Born 1991) 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