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Cruiser

 

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

*** Retired ***

Cruisin Minnie Mouse
Crystalridge's Cruisin Rackler (8 weeks)

Cruiser

Call Name: Cruiser
Gender: Male
Color: Black and Tan
D.O.B.: February 17, 2005
Weight: 22 lbs
Breeder: Reita Swinney of Crystalridge Cavaliers

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.

Resides in a companion pet home in Florida with some VERY GOOD Friends of mine.

CHIC Certified

 

*** Show Ring ***

Cruiser began showing at 15 months of age with Professional Handler Linda Clark, AKC, DHG, PHA and assisted by Karen Livingston (Beardslee)

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler
May 26, 2006
Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler
May 29, 2006

*** Show Ring Highlights ***

May 26, 2006 * Muskogee Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners & BW for 2 pts
Judge: Mr. Fred C. Bassett

May 27, 2006 * Muskogee Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Reserve Winner
Judge: Mr. Michael Heflin

May 28, 2006 * Seminole Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Reserve Winner
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner

May 29, 2006 * Seminole Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners & BW for 3 pt major

Judge: Ms. Terri Lyddon

June 30, 2006 * Oklahoma City Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Reserve Winner
Judge: Mr. Jon R. Cole

July 1, 2006 * Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners for 2 pts
Judge: Miss Maxine V Beam

July 2, 2006 * Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners & BW for 4 pt major
Judge: Mrs. Dorothy F. Martin

July 8, 2006 * Jefferson City MO Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Reserve Winner
Judge: Mr. John C. Ramirez

July 9, 2006 * Sadalia Kennel Club * 12-18 Months class 1st place * Winners, BW, and BB for 2 pts
Judge: Mrs. Martha M. Olmos-Ollivier

September 29, 2006 * West Texas Kennel Club * Open class 1st place * Winners & OS for 2 pts
Judge: Mr. Lester R Mapes

September 30, 2006 * Heart of the Plains Kennel Club * Open class 1st place * Winners, BW, BB for 2 pts
Judge: Mrs. Helen Lee James
Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler
July 2, 2006
Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler
September 29, 2006
Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler
September 30, 2006
 

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Fall 2006
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February 2007
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CKCSC, USA Yearbook
2007
 

Black & Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

dog bone

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler

September 13, 2008

Cruiser earns his

Canine Good Citizen Award

from AKC

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler

dog bone

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler

February 25, 2009

Cruiser earns his

Therapy Dog Certification

from Therapy Dogs International, Inc

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler

August 16, 2010

Cruiser earns TDIA title from Therapy Dogs International, Inc for accumulating 50+ visitations as a therapy dog.

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler

dog bone

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler
June 6, 2010 (5 1/2 years)
 

*** Agility ***

Cruiser runs the agility course

Cruiser began agility training July 15, 2009

dog bone

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler

Cruiser and I successfully qualified in our 3rd game run with TDAA on August 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

Crystralridge's Cruisin Rackler

dog bone

Cruiser demonstrates the A-Frame

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.

Cruiser does the dog walk in agility

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.

Cruiser does the teeter in agility

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.

Cruiser jumps in agility

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.

Lazy Cruiser

During competition it is always wise to rest between runs.

 

*** Cruiser's Pedigree ***

Parents
Grandparents
3rd Generation
4th Generation

Sire

AKC CH Loranka's Desert Flame
("Bogie")(Ruby Cavalier)(OFA Certified)(Born 2003)
(Sired 4 CH offspring)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ruby

Loranka's Starstealer
("Austin")(Ruby Cavalier)(1 CC & BOS)(Top winning Ruby for 2004 in UK)(Born 2001)

Ruby
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)

Black & Tan
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)

Ruby

Harana Jazzie Jeff
(Ruby Cavalier)(1996-2012 passed 1 month shy of 16th birthday)

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 8 yrs OFA)(Born 2002)(Produced 1 CH offspring)

Chloe

Henry Too
(Ruby Cavalier)

 

Laoch
(Ruby Cavalier)

Loach
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

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