Mrs. Catharine Gauss

Mrs. Catharine Gauss became a member in 1949, Mrs. Virginia Newton and Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Fleming in 1950.
...
Besides Mrs. Gauss, the only exhibitors who are still alive and with us are Mr. Francis Clayden and Miss Maureen Wegman, now Mrs. Dion.
...
For reasons no longer remembered, the Sweeps sparked a bitter row, and by the end of the day Dr. Fleming had graciously resigned in favor of the Vice-president, Mrs. Gauss.
...
Miss Pinckney had tendered her resignation as Secretary-Treasurer and Mrs. Gauss had accepted it.
...
Mrs. Gauss, not until then deeply involved in Papillon activities, took control, and despite having to cope with much unpleasantness at first, guided the Club for thirteen years, and continued to serve on the Board through 1982.
...
Revision of the Standard had been pending so long that Mrs. Gauss felt she must get it moving.
...
At Wausau in 1964 Mrs. Ruth Wilson showed her slides of Old Master paintings, the only time we have been privileged to see these, but now that Mrs. Gauss has purchased and donated them to the new A.K.C. Art Museum we may have another opportunity.
...
(l. to r.) Catharine Gauss, P.C.A. Pres.
...
Because of a schismatic club started in the East in 1959, Mrs. Gauss was worried about this development, but the Board Meeting in 1969 decided P.C.N.C. deserved P.C.A. support.
...
In 1968 Mrs. Gauss announced that she would not accept the presidency again.
...
It would please Bill that Catharine Gauss has served as our Delegate since 1979.
...
This absurdity was revoked in 1982 when the only two Honorary Members then living, Mr. Clayden and Mrs. Ionson, had their franchise restored, and Mrs. Gauss now accepted the honor.

Mrs. Catharine D. Gauss, Delegate to the AKC
...
Mrs. Catharine D. Gauss, Delegate to the AKC

Catharine Davis Gauss - Cadaga - Click to open ... Papillon Club of America's Historical Website
...
Catharine Davis Gauss
...
Mrs. Catharine Davis Gauss and Cadaga.
...
CADAGA under the employ of Mrs. Catharine Gauss. And hence I embarked on a

relationship that has an honor, love and respect that remains with me always.

Mrs. Gauss was, is and shall forever remain a very special person. She was
...
Catharine Davis Gauss - Click to enlarge ...
...
Mrs. Gauss had shown Papillons for many years before I arrived. But her constant enthusiasm and excitement when it came
...
Mrs. Gauss - you were one of the most special people in my life, and for that honor, I am one of the most thankful. You will
...
Catharine Davis Gauss
...
The first time I met Catharine was at the Garden almost twenty years ago. Strangely enough, it was there that I saw her last
...
I had been introduced to Catharine by my friend, the late Bobby Peebles. He had told me that, if I wanted a Papillon, Catharine

was the person I needed to meet. And, indeed, she was. I eventually found myself in possession of three Cadaga Papillons.

Catharine became my friend and mentor.

Over the years, I had the opportunity to visit with Catharine at her homes in Texas, Connecticut and Vermont. During these

visits and at shows I learned much about her. I do not believe she would object to my sharing some of this with others who

perhaps did not know her as well.

Catharine was a multi-faceted person with many interests. In her younger days, she was an accomplished golfer who was

quite proud of the trophies she won. She served on the board of Directors at New York's Bronx Zoo. In Texas, she also

served on the Board of the Ball Charities, a philanthropic organization supported by the estate of her grandfather. She was

also a talented artist choosing as her primary subject the primitive Afro-American.

Most of us, however, remember Catharine for her pioneering efforts with the Papillon. Through her efforts and those of other

early breeders and exhibitors in this country, we have seen great strides made in improving our breed. When we are in the

ring, we all stand on the shoulders of Catharine and others like her whose dedication and perseverance have produced the

high quality Papillons that we now enjoy.

But there was yet another side of Catharine. I cherish the memories of her raised eyebrows and sly smile that contained a

trace of mischief. Her dry sense of humor seemed to surface most often when she was relaxed with friends. Her Yankee
...
Catharine Davis Gauss - CADAGA

The Papillon Club of America, Inc. owes a debt of gratitude to the generosity and guidance of Catharine Gauss. Catharine

was one of the original members of the current PCA formed in 1948. Historical records tell us that she was Vice president of

PCA in 1956 and became President in 1967. She served in that capacity until 1969 when she became a Director/Trustee.

In 1979 she also took on the task of AKC Delegate continuing in her Trustee position. In 1983 Catharine left her position on

the Board to carry on as the Club's Delegate to the AKC until 1986.

Catharine also wrote the Papillon column for Popular Dogs magazine. Her lovely Specialty and Westminster winning

Ch. Cadaga's Kerry once graced the cover.

Over the years Catharine gave unselfishly of her time and money to help PCA and its members and the Papillon fancy in

general. he donated trophies for the National Specialty, Westminster and the Progressive Toy Club shows. She championed
...
Catharine not only sold a

Papillon to a person, but she sold the love of the breed to them as well.

Those who had the pleasure of knowing Catharine personally realized that she was an intelligent, dedicated and generous

person. veryone has his or her own memories of Catharine.
...
I met Catharine. She was a tall, thin whirlwind - running the Board and Annual Meeting, getting her Paps ready for judging and
...
Catharine had written a note on the outside; inside was a Gold Club Medallion. She said that

she wanted to make sure that I received one ( in case she forgot to mention it in her will ). I cherish the ones that Doodles and

Ting have won, but the one that I wear is from my friend. May you rest in peace dear Catharine and always remain near

Catharine Davis Gauss - Cadaga - Click to open ...

Catharine Davis Gauss - Cadaga

Joined PCA in 1948

Mrs. Catharine Gauss became a member in 1949,
...
Besides Mrs. Gauss,
...
row, and by the end of the day Dr. Fleming had graciously resigned in favor of the Vice-president, Mrs. Gauss.
...
Pinckney had tendered her resignation as Secretary-Treasurer and Mrs. Gauss had accepted it.
...
Mrs. Gauss, not until then deeply involved in Papillon activities, took control, and despite having
...
pending so long that Mrs. Gauss felt she must get it moving.
...
the only time we have been privileged to see these, but now that Mrs. Gauss has purchased and donated them to the
...
Because of a schismatic club started in the East in 1959, Mrs. Gauss

was worried about this development, but the Board Meeting in 1969
...
( l. to r. ) Catharine Gauss, P.C.A. Pres.
...
In 1968 Mrs. Gauss announced that she would not accept the presidency again.
...
that Catharine Gauss has served as our Delegate since 1979.
...
Clayden and Mrs. Ionson, had their franchise restored, and Mrs. Gauss now accepted the honor.

1970 Three Winners : BOB : Ch. Cadaga’s Deja - BOS : Ch. Cadaga’s Amie - BOW :  Cadaga’s Petit Hibou - Photo : Ch. Cadaga's Deja, Judge Joe Faigel, Catharine Gauss with Ch. Cadaga's Amie and Cadaga's Hibou - Click to enlarge ...
...
1970 Three Winners : BOB : Ch. Cadaga's Deja - BOS : Ch. Cadaga's Amie - BOW : Cadaga's Petit Hibou - Photo : Ch. Cadaga's Deja, Judge Joe Faigel, Catharine Gauss with Ch. Cadaga's Amie and Cadaga's Hibou - Click to go back ...
...
Catharine Gauss with Ch. Cadaga's Amie and Cadaga's Hibou

Cadaga Papillons are known world wide as was their breeder, Catharine D. Gauss.Mrs Gauss served

as PCA President, Vice President, Director/Trustee and AKC Delegate over the years.Though not active herself in

1970 Three Winners : BOB : Ch. Cadaga's Deja - BOS : Ch. Cadaga's Amie - BOW : Cadaga's Petit Hibou - Photo : Ch. Cadaga's Deja, Judge Joe Faigel, Catharine Gauss with Ch. Cadaga's Amie and Cadaga's Hibou - Click to enlarge ...
...
Cadaga's Deja ( Gauss )

BOS : Ch. Cadaga's Amie ( Gauss )

BOW : Cadaga's Petit Hibou ( Gauss )

Photo : Click to enlarge ...

Ch. Cadaga's Deja, Judge Joe Faigel, Catharine Gauss