The CKCS Club of Canada was founded in 1973, with Henry Benedetti serving as President. In 1976 the Club held its first Specialty Championship Show in Barrie, Ontario. Since then the National Specialty has been held in venues across Canada. Obedience trials, puppy sweepstakes, health clinics and educational seminars have been added to the Specialty weekends over the years. The National Specialty is a highlight of the Cavalier year and draws entries from across the country and from the United States as well. An important link between the Club and its members is the bi-monthly ìCavalier Quotesî newsletter, and the Club Yearbook produced since 1978 is a ongoing archival reference for all breeders.

The CKCSC of Canada has welcomed the development of regional Clubs as numbers of breeders and dogs have increased nationwide. First to be established was the Cavalier Fanciers of Southern Ontario in 1988, followed by the CKCS Club of British Columbia, the CKCS Club of Midwestern Canada and the Cavalier Fanciers of Alberta.

The CKCSC of Canada continues to grow through its encouragement of breeders and new members. Growth brings a responsibility to our lovely breed to protect those dogs in need. A rescue service has been established to provide temporary refuge for Cavaliers fallen on hard times, and it is to the membersí credit that they have wholeheartedly co-operated in housing needy Cavaliers until new and loving homes can be found for them. Our club will work as before to develop and promote the Cavalier according to the Breed Standard, and to protect the breed through encouragement of responsible and careful breed practices.

                                     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Canada Board of Directors

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There are a number of regional Cavalier Clubs in Canada, which are separate clubs in their own right, that may be of interest as well to Cavalier fanciers. They are:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of British Columbia
Contact: Caryll Forbes at thandie@shaw.ca
Website: www.cavalierclubbc.com
The British Columbia regional club run 3 fun events for Cavalier owners each year. They are the Spring Fling, the Annual Picnic, and the Christmas Party (see website for dates).† A Cavalier Specialty is also held, usually in April.† This group also offers a rescue service for Cavaliers.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Mid Western Canada
Contact:

Eastlake Cavaliers
Contact: Elaine Whitney at ewhitney@xplornet.com

Cavalier Fanciers of Southern Ontario
Contact: Marianne Creary at mcreary1@sympatico.ca
Website: www.cavalierfanciers.ca
CFSO offers numerous fun events for Cavalier owners throughout the year, as well as a Regional Specialty held each year in June.