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Catharine Davis Gauss
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Mrs. Catharine Davis Gauss and Cadaga.
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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
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Catharine Davis Gauss - Click to enlarge ...
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Mrs. Gauss had shown Papillons for many years before I arrived.
But her constant enthusiasm and excitement when it came
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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
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Catharine Davis Gauss
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The first time I met Catharine was at the Garden almost twenty years ago.
Strangely enough, it was there that I saw her last
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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
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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
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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.
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I met Catharine.
She was a tall, thin whirlwind - running the Board and Annual Meeting, getting her Paps ready for judging and
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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