Meet Our Judges
Ted
Eubank - Pinecrest Conformation
Our first Cavalier, Chelsie, got us hooked on the breed 22 years
ago. From that time, Cavaliers have greatly influenced our
lives. My wife, Mary Grace, and I are dedicated to this breed
and every day we are involved with our dogs and various club
activities.
I have served four years as President of Cavaliers of the
Midwest and two terms as President of the CKCSC, USA. I am
currently President of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of
North Texas.
Since 1993, we have made up 42 CKCSC, USA champions (33
home-bred) and over 90 AKC champions.
Dogs we have owned or co-owned have won the breed at Westminster
Kennel Club three times, the ACKCSC National Specialty once and
the CKCSC, USA National Specialty four times
I love to show our dogs and have generally handled them in the
ring myself. Mary Grace and I both have been licensed to judge
the breed by CKCSC, USA and I hold an AKC judge’s certificate
for Cavaliers and Chinese Cresteds.
Elaine Lessig - Roi L
Conformation
Who would have thought
that when I acquired my first Cavalier in 1987, my whole life would
change? Since then, I have become an active participant in the exciting
sport of purebred dogs.
As a Cavalier breeder,
I have produced AKC champions in all four colors and both sexes.
Additionally, I have put obedience, Canine Good Citizen, and CKCSC, USA
titles on my dogs. Among the most thrilling are two different toy group
winners, two different Best In Show Specialty winners, a Best of
Opposite Sex winner at our National Specialty, a Best of Opposite Sex
winner at Westminster Kennel Club, a Best of opposite Sex and Best Bred
by Exhibitor at the Eukanuba National Invitational Championship---all on
bitches I bred and own.
I have been eligible to judge Cavaliers at championship level since 1996
and in 1999, I became the first Cavalier breeder
to attain AKC judging status strictly from the breed. Judging at AKC,
CKCSC,USA, English, Irish, Swedish, Chinese, and Canadian shows has been
a rewarding experience. I have had the privilege of judging National
Specialties for both the ACKCSC and the CKCSC, USA. At present I am
eligible to judge Best In Show, the toy group, non-sporting group,
several sporting breeds, and Standard Manchester Terriers.
In addition, I am an
active member in three all-breed clubs, one group club, two national
parent clubs, two regional breed clubs, and two judges’ education
groups. I have been show chairman for Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club and
National Show Chairman for the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Club. At present, I serve as president of the Meadowlands Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel Club. President and show chairman for Delaware Water Gap
Kennel Club.
Most importantly, I am
so fortunate to have my husband of 45 years, Dr. Marvin Lessig, and the
Roi L Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to give so much pleasure and
definition to my life.
Roi L Cavaliers
Elaine J. Lessig
50 Grayrock Road
Clinton, NJ 08809
908 713-6205
melessig@att.net
Rachel Venier -Orchard
Hill Puppy and
Veteran Sweepstakes
I was born into the dog
world. My mother, Erica Venier, showed Shelties through my childhood,
while I campaigned show hunters
 and
rode with dressage and eventing trainers. Growing up with herding dogs
and studying with these horsemen established my basis for evaluating
structure and function. Cavaliers entered our lives in 1996. My mother
and I breed and show Cavaliers under the Orchard Hill affix. We have
finished over 70 Cavalier AKC Champions, including all-breed Best in
Show, Toy Group, and specialty winners. Our dogs have won the ACKCS
National Specialty three times, retiring the perpetual trophy in 2011.
As breeders, we consider it our responsibility to preserve the
Cavalier’s health, type, and overall welfare. To this end, we honor our
breed’s producers and especially enjoy studying the puppy classes--our
breed’s future.
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