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Ch DARILANCE CRYSTAL CRACKLE

NZ Ch Bonniroy Carnaby Cracker of Darilance (Imp UK) X NZ Ch Carolus Amethyst for Darilance (Imp UK)

Crystal  (DOB 14 Mar 2005)

Crystal, our first homebred bitch, comes from 2 of our English imports, Chester & Clara.   A well marked bitch with the most beautiful of large lusciously dark fully pigmented eyes, giving her a wonderful gentle expression, who by 5 months old had already gained Best Bitch & Reserve Best on Parade at the Cavalier Club show. 

Under Breed Specialists from the UK Crystal was awarded BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW, BEST PUPPY BITCH IN SHOW and BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW at shows held in November 2005

In January 2006, at just 10 months old, Crystal won BEST ON PARADE (All Breeds) and in April 2006 she was awarded BEST IN SHOW and BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW.  She quickly went on to achieved her title before 14 months of age and had a number of Group and In Show wins.   At the Cavalier Club championship show later that year Crystal gained 1st Junior Bitch from a large class under another UK breed specialist and was also Best of Breed at the NZ National Prelude Dog Show.

In February 2009 Crystal produced a beautiful litter of puppies to Carter, four of which are now out on the show scene and all have had Group and In Show awards. 

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DARILANCE VERA KRUPP

NZ Ch Merseyport Carter Of Darilance (Aust) x Ch Darilance Crystal Crackle

Cissie  (DOB 26 Feb 2009)

A well put together bitch who just oozes character with an exuberant 'look at me' attitude.  Described as beautiful and compact Cissie is admired for her petite size and for being a snappy little mover.  She is a real gem with a lovely head type and sweet expression.  Shown lightly as a youngster Cissie has already amassed a number of 'In Show' awards.  At only 15mths old, and in a good entry of quality bitches, Cissie gained Res Best Bitch In Show at the Cavalier Club Championship Show. 

Some of the awards Cissie has gained  -

BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW   -   Multi BEST PUPPY OF BREED

RESERVE BEST BITCH IN SHOW   -   BEST LIMIT IN SHOW

I CC  -  2 RCC

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NZ Ch CAROLUS CATRICE FOR DARILANCE (Imp UK)

Maibee Montrose X Carolus Patience

Catrice  (DOB 14 Feb 2006)

Catrice is our second bitch to come from the Carolus Kennels in UK.  She arrived with us in June 2006 at the age of 4 months.  A prettily marked and sound little girl with good shape, she steps out and moves with style.  Catrice is from Maibee Montrose (Cavalier Top Stud Dog UK for 2007 & 2008 and runner-up for both 2005 & 2006) and Carolus Patience. 

Catrice started her show career off in August 2006 being awarded 2 x BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW on her first weekend outing.  In 2009 Catrice was awarded BEST IN SHOW by a Breed Specialist having previously gained her Championship title by December 2007 taking numerous Junior of Group wins along the way. 

During her show career in NZ Catrice gained many CC's and qualified for a BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. 

Catrice produced 2 lovely daughters for us both of who have gained 'Class In Show' wins.  Catrice is now in Australia with Marilyn Madigan (Merseyport Cavaliers) and we look forward to her gaining her dual championship title.

Here are just a few of the awards Catrice gained whilst in Puppy Class -

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW   -   BEST NOVICE IN SHOW

BEST PUPPY OF BREED - NZ National Dog Show 2006

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NZ Ch CAROLUS AMETHYST FOR DARILANCE (Imp UK)

Am & Can Ch Craigowl Jarrow X Carolus Amaryllis (JW)

Clara  (DOB 4 Jan 2003)

Our first imported bitch, Clara, came from the Carolus Kennels in the UK.  We are very grateful to Chris Knight and her family for allowing this lovely bitch to come and live with us in New Zealand.  Clara is from Am & Can Champion Craigowl Jarrow (Imp UK),  UK top winning CKCS puppy of 2002, and Carolus Amaryllis (Junior Warrant).

Clara gained the title of New Zealand Champion in June 2004 at the age of 17 months.  She has been consistently placed at Championship Shows under both All Breed and Specialist judges.   Clara was declared RES BEST BITCH IN SHOW at the East Coast Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club show 2005 .  In September 2006 she gained RES BEST BITCH IN SHOW at the Tiki Cavalier Club Championship Show under a UK breed specialist.

Clara has gained many Group and In Show wins and was awarded BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP at the NZ KC National Dog Show 2004, BEST OF BREED in 2006 and BEST BITCH 2007.  She also gained sufficient CC's to quality for a BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT.  Clara is now enjoying retirement with the Stackpole family. 

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DARILANCE HAPPENCHANCE

Sire: Ch Darilance Just Cracking   Dam: NZ Ch Carolus Catrice For Darilance (UK)

Chancine  (DOB 16 Mar 2008) 

Chancine, our singleton pup from 2008, had been shown only lightly as a youngster but had a good degree of success on her outings.  She gained Reserve Best On Parade twice at the Cavalier Club Ribbon Shows and has also been awarded Best Puppy of Breed, 'In Group' awards and gained 3 RCC's.

Chancine is now occasionally being shown by her new owner Margaret Morse and was awarded BEST ON PARADE at the Cavalier Club Ribbon Show in March 2010.

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