We have owned dogs all our lives- that is my husband (Blain) and myself (Susan). Some of the breeds I have lived with Pekingese, Cocker Spaniel and together Irish Setter, Puli and then Shelties along with our 3 sons-Chris, Jon and David, I began showing in 1976 and later breeding Shetland Sheepdogs. In 1981 I registered my kennel name as SuShine and later on had it permanently registered with Canadian Kennel Club after producing 10 Champions. Our home is located in Murray Siding on 2 acres of land just on the outskirts of Truro-the hub of Nova Scotia located in eastern Canada. We have lived here since 1974. I am a Life Member Canadian Kennel Club since 1981, Cobequid Dog Club since 1976 and Cavalier King Charles Club of Canada plus 2 other Clubs.
As our youngest son moved on in his life I decided I wanted a smaller dog with less energy and upkeep. Having seen a Cavalier many years ago I searched and studied the breed and finally added one to our household in 1997.
Today there are no Shelties here and at the moment 4 Cavaliers living with us. I have been a breeder for over 40 years and have completed 47 Sheltie Championships and so far 24 Cavalier Championships. I have taught Obedience classes for many many years and have 20+ Obedience titled dogs. We have 2 Best in Show on Shelties and 1 Best in Specialty Show Sheltie. I would have to say one of the best titles placed on my dogs are 4 ROMCs (Registry of Merit Canada) awarded by the CSSA for having produced a set number of champions. Males must have produced 10 Champions and females 5 champions. Am/Can Ch. Sushines Highlander ROMC with help from Breeya Barbree-without her this title would be lost; Ch. Laureates Texan At Nationview ROMC (again many thanks to Kim Delaney on this award) and Sushines Zippity Zaina, CD, CGC ROMC. Ch. SuShines Aberdale Tinsel ROMC-owned by Heather Walton also earned her ROMC.
Now it is the Cavaliers turn and Ch. Quinderias Su Shine Tilly ROM has produced 5 Champions and Ch Sushines American Cruiser has produced 9 Champions . Another wonder girl Ch. SuShines American Dream ROM has produced 5 champions and 1 more pointed.
These Cavaliers are very versatile and although I do not push on the titles as much now we do have loads of fun in Obedience, Rally-O, Therapy Dog work, agility, conformation, Free Style Dance, Canine Good Neighbour and tricks.
24 Cavalier Champions bred or owned- several also have Group wins too plus 1 HIT and Obedience and Rally titles. Two Cavaliers have placed #4 and #5 top dogs in Canada.
Ch. Maracaibo Sushine Gabriella Ch. Sushines Shimmering Satin
Ch.Sushines The Gambler Ch. Sushines American Cruiser (9 Chs)
Ch Sushines American Dream ROM Ch Sushines Peaches N Cream
Ch. Quinderia Sushine Tilly ROM Ch. Sushines Lil Ms Navigator CD
Ch Ministiks Merrygold Of Sushine Ch. Sushines King Of Camp Snoopy
Ch. SuShines Out Of This Whirl CD,CGN,RA Ch. Sushines Jumpin Jack Jersey
Ch.SuShines Lord Bingham Ch. SuShines Jolene At Falconcrest
Ch. SuShines I Believe PCD,CGN,RN Ch. Loranka's Repeat The Beat
Ch. SuShines Lochaber Lad Ch. SuShines Island Girl
Ch. SuShines Royal Gossip Ch. SuShines Midnight Magic PCD,RE,CGN,CD
Ch. Liane's Humpti Dumpti (1 Champion) Ch.Liane's Lillifee CGN,RN,RI (dam 2 Champions)
GCh. SuShines Paris in the Spring PCD,RN,CGN,RI,RA GCH. SuShine Dancing With The Stars
Underlined names have web pages others may be seen on Gallery page- still updating.