The Royal Dispatch
The Official Publication For The American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club
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Links
Welcome to our links page. We hope you find these links educational and useful. If you know of a link that should be added to our list please let us know.
Clubs
American Kennel Club (AKC) www.akc.org
The largest purebred dog registry in the world.
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. www.ackcsc.org
The AKC Cavalier parent club and a Member Club of the American Kennel Club.
ACKCSC Charitable Trust www.ackcsccharitabletrust.org
A non-profit organization dedicated specifically to raising money to fund Cavalier health research.
Columbia River Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc.
www.columbiarivercavaliers.org
An AKC oriented Cavalier specialty club serving the Greater Portland, Oregon and Southwest Washington area.
Show Superintendents & Information
BaRay Event Services www.barayevents.com
Garvin Show Services www.garvinshowservices.com
MBF www.infodog.com
Onofrio Dog Shows www.onofrio.com
Show Days www.ShowDays.info
“The unofficial Guide to Show Information.”
Veterinary Specialists
Cardiologist – Dr. Gary Wood www.heartvet.com
Opthomologist – Dr. Paul Scherlie www.northwestvetspecialists.com
Hips and Patella’s – Dr. Douglas Gribskov www.alohadogandcat.com>
Allergies and Skin – Dr. Amy Randall (503) 574-4150
Health And Safety Related Information
AMBER ALERT! WWW.K9alert.com
Dedicated to helping owners find their lost dogs.
AboutCavalierHealth www.aboutcavalierhealth.com
Information on health issues which may affect Cavaliers.
AKC Canine Health Foundation www.akcchf.org
The largest non-profit funder of canine health research in the world.
AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) www.akccar.org
Non-profit organization dedicated to providing 24-hour recovery services for lost animals. Your pet must be registered with them.
Amer. Veterinary Medical Assoc. "AVMA" www.avma.org
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center www.aspca.org/apcc
Premier animal poison control center in north America. Available 24 hours a day for animal poison related emergencies.
AVID Microchip www.avidmicrochip.com
Microchip Information.
Canine Blood Bank – HEMOPET www.hemopet.com
Provides state-of-the-art blood components and supplies for transfusions to veterinary clinics.
Canine Eye Registration Foundation "CERF" www.vmdb.org/cerf.html
Dedicated to the elimination of heritable eye disease in purebred dogs through registration and research.
Cavalier Episodic Falling www.episodicfalling.com
Information on this condition which may affect some Cavaliers.
Cornell University Poisonous Plants Database www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants
Covers many of the plants in the US that may be poisonous.
Cool Bred Canine Reproductive Services www.coolbredcanine.com
Information on artificial insemination, collecting, storing and shipping semen.
Inherited Disorders of the Eye www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/ocular%20disorders/eye%20diseases.htm
University of Prince Edward Island Veterinary College of Canine Inherited Disorders Database.
Inherited Skin Disorders
http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/dermatology/inherited%20skin%20disorders.htm
University of Prince Edward Island Veterinary College of Canine Inherited Disorders Database.
International Canine Semen Bank (ICSB) www.ik9sb.com
Information on artificial insemination, collecting, storing and shipping semen
Merck Veterinary Manual Online www.merckvetmanual.com
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Inc. www.offa.org
OFA health databases – to improve the health and well being of companion animals through a reduction in incidence of genetic disease.
PennHIP Program www.pennhip.org
University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program
Periodontal Disease and Your Cavalier www.cavaliersonline.com/archives/k9perio.html
Information on the health of your pet’s teeth and gums.
Training Classes
Chuck Murray Conformation Handling Classes www.chuckmurrayhandling.com
CJ’s Dog Training www.cjsdogtraining.net
Also offers a wonderful puppy kindergarten class.
Columbia Dog Training www.columbiadogtraining.com
Dog Days Training www.dogdaysnw.com
Elizares Obedience Training (503) 658-2304
BOOKS & MAGAZINES
THE ROYAL DISPATCH
The official magazine of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. A magazine dedicated entirely to Cavaliers and their owners. Interesting articles, pictures, health information, etc. To subscribe on line go to www.ackcsc.org
You may also advertise your dog or your product in The Royal Dispatch.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy Buyer’s Guide
Published by the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club www.ackcsc.org
The American Kennel Club Gazette Subscribe on line www.AKC.org
The official publication of the American Kennel Club.
AKC Family Dog Subscribe on line www.AKC.org
This magazine should be in every dog lover’s home.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel In Fact and Fancy
By Barbara Garnett-Wilson www.laughingcavaliers.com
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel In Art
By Barbara Garnett-Wilson www.laughingcavaliers.com
Dog Training In Ten Minutes by Carol Lea Benjamin
Mother Knows Best by Carol Lea Benjamin
Dog Training For Kids by Carol Lea Benjamin
The Complete Dog Book For Kids Published by the American Kennel Club www.akc.org
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel In North America by Barbara Garnett -Smith
American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training Published by the American Kennel Club www.akc.org
A New Owner’s Guide To Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by Meredith Johnson-Snyder
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Today by Sheila Smith
Pet Owner’s Guide to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by Ken Town
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by John Evans
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by Bruce Field
Some of these books are real classics and may be out of print. You can sometimes find them on Amazon or eBay. It is worth looking.
Miscellaneous Products and Information
3 C’s www.3cdog.com
Dog show & grooming supplies
Revival Animal Health http://www.revivalanimalhealth.com/
Health and grooming supplies
Car Safety www.canineauto.com/
Safety gear for traveling with your pet.
Doctors Foster and Smith http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
Pet and veterinary supplies
House Training www.inch.com/~dogs/housebreaking.html
American Dog Trainers Network
K-9 Topcoats http://www.k9topcoat.com/
Lycra bodysuits for dogs
Drying Coats and P-Jackets http://www.drydogcoats.co.uk/
Rover PVC Pet Enclosures http://www.roverpet.com/
Environmentally safe, no rust
PVC Lounge Beds http://www.dogtraining.com/pads.htm
PVC frame dog bed with easily washable removable vinyl-coated nylon cover.
Puppy Stairs http://www.puppystairs.com/
Stairs and ramps for puppies, injured, or old dogs.
Water Safety Scamper Ramp http://www.waterwarehouse.com/products/sku-7820__id-62.html
Ramp to help your dog get out of the pool.
Wysiwash http://www.wysiwash.com/
The ultimate solution for cleaning and sanitizing dog areas and kennels.
Petswelcome.com www.petswelcome.com
Listings for pet friendly hotels, ski resorts, Bed & Breakfasts, campgrounds and beaches.
Takeyourpet.com www.takeyourpet.com
Pet-friendly lodging & travel resource guide.
