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Welcome to Crystalridge Ranch home of Crystalridge Cavaliers. My name is Reita Swinney. My husband and I retired from Dallas, Texas, to the hills of Oklahoma about 10 years ago. Here we enjoy a slower pace, have more time for family and friends, volunteer work, and of course, more time to enjoy our Cavaliers. The purpose of our website is to acquaint you with this wonderful breed and to proudly display our Cavaliers. We want you to get to know the Cavaliers who live here with us in our home. We also want to introduce you to many other Cavaliers who got their start here at Crystalridge.
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We have also been blessed with caring friends and fellow breeders who have mentored us along the way, so we offer our deepest appreciation to them, especially Marilyn Mayfield who has patiently helped me more than words can express.
We have also had many successes with our breeding program, having produced many offspring who are either finished champions or are on their way. So, we proudly display these wonderful Cavaliers and wish to honor those owners who have worked so diligently.
We are members of the Cavalier King charles Spanel Club/USA, Cavaliers of the Midwest, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club/North Texas where I help with Cavalier Rescue for Oklahoma.
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*** News Flash ***
Meet CKCSC/USA and AKC GCH Mayfield Lottie Dottie Doo, JW. Lottie made history on June 5, 2010. Lottie became the first female Cavalier to be awarded the new, special title of "Grand Champion." (GCH = Grand Champion title requires 3 majors and 25 points and is given in Best of Breed competition once the original AKC Championship title is earned)(JW =Junior Warrant title is bestowed by the CKCSC/USA to a puppy who earns 10 points before 18 months of age.) Lottie was also named "Puppy of the Year 2009" by the CKCSC/USA...a huge honor. This girl continues to amaze us!
Lottie is one of our All-Star litter born and bred (4-5-08) here at Crystalridge. Lottie is owned and handled by Marilyn Mayfield. Her sire is CH Mayfield Ace of Hearts and her dam is our own CH Turretbank Pearl Tiara, ROM.
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Here is Lottie and her sister, our own Crystalridge And All That Jazz ("Jaz") winning honors at the same show.
Left: Lottie won Best of Breed
Right: Jaz won Winners Bitch
On July 11, 2010, Jaz became an AKC Champion! Our deepest appreciation goes to co-breeder/handler, Marilyn Mayfield. Jaz is now qualified to show in the 2010 Eukanuba Tournament of Champions in Bred-by. She is also continuing to show, earning points toward her GCH title. (Grand Champions.)
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Here is our "Fab-Five, All-Star" litter appearing on the back cover of The Royal Spaniels magazine, Summer 2010 edition.
It is rare to have all of the same litter become champions...especially by only 2 years of age! Thank you Ch. Darby and Ch. Ace for being the perfect match! Special thanks to all the owners of this very special litter.
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| Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are called “wash and wear” spaniels because they require very little grooming. They are considered a “toy” and can be found in the Toy Group of the American Kennel Club (AKC). There are 4 colors: the ever popular Chestnut Red and White (called “Blenheim”), the Tri-Color (Black and White with Tan points), Black and Tan, and Ruby (solid Chestnut Red). We were first drawn to the Whole Colors (Black/Tan and Ruby) because they are rare and seldom seen in the show ring yet are amazingly beautiful. However, we have come to adore all 4 colors. Each has its own beauty and all have the hallmark Cavalier King Charles Spaniel spirit and sweetness. As you scroll down our Home Page, you will see examples of all 4 colors. |
AKC CH Llefely's Blaze of Glory from Lisgarth
"Travis" (Ruby color)
Travis won his AKC championship in only 4 shows. He is a happy-go-lucky Cavalier with personality plus!
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Mayfield Diva at Crystalridge
"Diva" (Black & Tan color)
Diva is the daughter of the gorgeous ruby BISS AKC and Canadian CH Campanard's Mr Sweden at Vesta, ROM, "Emil."
Diva is one of our future stars. Look for her in the ring in the fall/winter of 2010.
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AKC CH Turretbank Pearl Tiara, ROM
"Darby" (Blenheim color)
Darby is our retired "Super Mom!" She is the mother of our All-Star litter to be featured in the 2010 Summer Issue of The Royal Spaniels magazine. Darby has earned her ROM (Register of Merit) title, currently has 7 champion offspring and many others in the show ring. |
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Crystalridge Music Man
"Maestro" (Tri Color)
Here is our youngest future star. He will make his show debut at the CKCSC/USA National Puppy Sweeps, Oct. 2010. |
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Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are dual registered with both AKC (American Kennel Club) and CKCSC/USA (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club/USA). Our bloodlines are excellent, which may not seem important if you are simply wanting a family pet. However, even for the family pet, it is very important to know the bloodlines that have been established and proven for quality, health, and temperament.
All of the Cavaliers in our breeding program have health clearances from Board Certified Specialists (Veterinary Cardiologists and Ophthalmologists). The results of these tests are filed with the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), a viewable database for records of health testing on purebred dogs.
As you browse our website, please click on our “Info & Links” button and read the AKC Breed Standard, health issues of Cavaliers, and links to suggestions on raising, grooming, and possibly showing your Cavalier. Please feel free to email us if you have questions about Cavaliers. If you are looking for a Cavalier of your own, check out our “Pups” page. We screen all potential owners very carefully and if we do not have puppies, we are happy to connect you with other top reputable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeders. |
AKC CH Crystalridge Mister Cooper
"Cooper" and Reita
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Here is our adorable friend, Brendan, proudly displaying all 4 Cavalier colors. Meet Brendan's buddy, Madigan (Blenheim), Mayfield Max (Tri), Crystalridge Beatrice (Black/Tan) and Crystalridge Tancred (Ruby).
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Our Cavaliers love country living! Here is Cooper, snoozin' by the fire. At other times he and the gang enjoy barking at deer that come up to our home, or just chasing squirrels and butterflies.
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