SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 29^TH AUGUST 2008

Alan Lucas has sent the following “NEWS FROM WELFARE”

September will be an opportunity to get your walking boots on as there are two walks coming up.The LATE SUMMER WALK IN THE FOREST is on Saturday 13^th September, meeting at 12 noon at Wilverley Plain Car Park (Grid. Ref. 25.01), which is just off the A35 Lyndhurst to Christchurch Road. There will be a picnic, letterbox walk and some fun dog events and further details can be obtained from Barbara on 01425 472286 or Alison on 01725 518790. The WALK AND FISH AND CHIP SUPPER is on Saturday 27^th September at Earby (please note the change of date from that originally planned) and all information can be had from David Hartley on 01282 842617. Everyone and their hounds of course, will be welcome to both events.

Last Friday, the Welsh Kennel Club held their Championship Show. The judge was Mr P.G. Browning. DCC and BOB was Miss N Quadling’s Kasra Nasuuh at Malenkhai ShCM for his third and qualifying CC. He was born on the 26^th January 2002. His breeders are Mr & Mrs D Everton. His sire is Alaziz Benjamin and dam Ishieya Kalis of Kasra. RDCC went to Mrs M

Bryce-Smith’s Fargaze Persian Punch of Saruk. BCC for her second CC went to the sister of the DCC and that is Mr D & Mrs P Everton’s Kasra Nadirah. Its not often we see the double so congratulation to those involved. RBCC was Mr & Mrs Mackenzie Loughran’s Ch Ishieya Ibyidaad. Best Puppy was Ms C Harrison & Mr F Farrar’s Charrioak-Sagittarious. Well done all!!!

We have received a message from Toni King. She was known to us as Toni Moore but she has changed back to her unmarried name officially so will now be known as Toni King

Last Tuesday we, like most in this canine orientated nation, watched the BBC program “Pedigree Dogs Exposed”. As breeders we cannot understand how some breeds have managed to get themselves into the position they are in.  I site the lovely little Cavaliers. There are test available for both their heart problem and the horrendous problem of their heads being too small for their brain. With technology available why haven’t the breed clubs insisted that members test their dogs and breed only from healthy stock. It was a real wake up call to them. We are lucky with the Salukis. They are a pretty healthy breed. There was a filler in the program in which they used a feathered Saluki running with a smooth. We assumed they put that in so the public could see the form of a healthy animal.

As my vet has said in the past, the closer the dog to the wolf, the healthier the animal We in Salukis have heart tested in the past and there is more testing to be done in the future. We can keep the Saluki healthy, physically and mentally by the breeders being open and honest.

The program referred to The Swedish Kennel Club and some of the steps they are taking to promote healthy dogs. They referred to stopping the in-breeding of brother to sister and father to daughter by not allowing the progeny to be registered. The other step is how may litters a dog may sire. In Salukis this is not a problem as most of our stud dogs do not sire that many litters today. If, however, you look back. and not very far, you will see that often a dog is the “in fashion” dog. As we are a numerically small breed it does not take that many litters to make a difference.

Where the program really let it self down was when it turned to the KCs dark and dirty little secret. Here they referred to the eugenics movement. The allegation is that the KC are instrumental in trying to breed the “master” race of dogs. From our experience most of the breeds have evolved with the help of man to perform a function. The Newfoundland dog needs a thick coat to jump into icy water. The Salukis has long legs and a slender body to hunt and return prey from tough terrain. We do not have a generic pure bred dog but many types to perform different functions.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 22^ND AUGUST 2008

Having checked back through the results of Leeds Championship Show, we see that we have accredited the wrong Cranstal with Best of Breed. The winner was Mr & Mrs P Shimmin’s Cranstal Quintessence. Well done to her.

We have received he following from Daphne Tovey, PRO for the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club. “Following the recent committee meeting of the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club we are pleased to announce the results of the ballot for judges for the Championship Show in 2010 as follows:-Bitches - Mrs Oonah Preece, Dogs - Mrs Ann Birrell, BIS - Mrs Buzz Faber Congratulations to them all.

Members will have received the summer newsletter and a nomination form for judges for the 2011 Championship Show along with this years Championship Show Schedule for Saturday 18^th October. The closing date for entry is Tuesday 16^th September. You can also enter on line at ww.fossdata.co.uk and Royal Canin have kindly agreed to sponsor us again. Individual sponsorship for rosettes would be welcome and mentioned in the catalogue.”

Last Saturday Bournemouth held their Championship Show. Judging Salukis was Mr David Graham. BCC, BOB for her second CC was Mrs ME Parker’s Khalils Phaaedra of Classicus (imp) ShCM with the RBCC to Mrs EA & Mr P Shimmin’s Cranstal Quintessence. DCC for his first CC was Ms SA Steer’s Fernlark Alsace. He was born on 17^th February 2007 and his breeder is his owner. His sire is Daxlore Eron at Fernlark and his dam is Aziz Odeion at Fernlark. RDCC went to Fernlark Midori also awned by Ms Steer. Best Puppy was Mrs J & Mrs N Locke’s Kasaque Nashua. Well done All.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 15^TH AUGUST 2008.

We are in the high season now for dog show with one Championship Show after the other. There was an interesting article in this weeks Our Dogs entitled “Letters from America” written by Barbara Anderson Lounsbury.She writes that because of the escalated cost of gasoline (£2.12 per gallon), entries are down at Championship Show but there is a growing popularity of performance events. One of the fastest growing activities is lure coursing. She said that she “watched a lure coursing competition at a sighthound specialty and it was wonderful to watch the athleticism of the contestants, many of whom were conformation champions” We know that the lure coursing here has become quite popular so it will be interesting to hear if there is a change in the tends from showing. As lure coursing is an accepted activity of the AKC, maybe the Kennel Club will take it under its wings in time and then titles can be awarded which will be officially recognized.

A couple of items of personal information. Unfortunately we will not be at the next few shows as half the showing team is laid up. Helen has had an operation on her foot so has been confined to keeping her leg elevated for the next few weeks. She does hope to limp to some shows later in the summer but only to watch. The other item is regarding Sana in Australia. We have written many letters to different relevant Government bodies in Australia and have now heard back from AQIS. We are pleased to say this last letter was helpful, conciliatory and advised that they were reorganizing their arrival system so animals were not left in cages for prolonged periods. They did say they were monitored during the period they were held. However, our argument was always about the time it took to release the animals, out of the cages, before they were likely to have physical or psychological problems.. Hopefully we will hear from other people sending dogs to Australia If AQIS put their actions where their mouth is, then this may be the last we or you hear of this issue.

Last Saturday was the first weekend in August which is the traditional date for The Hound Association. This year it was no different. Our judge was Mrs Jenny Macro. Her DCC,BOB for his first CC was Miss T Farris & Mr M Cosentini’s Jizirat Zidane. He was born on the 15^th April. 2002. His breeders are Mr & Mrs K Allan and Mr & Mrs P. Mahon. His sire is Ch Timaru Valkyrie of Jazirat and his dam Jazirat Shazaara. RDCC was awarded to Mr. M. McCormick Smith’s Mumtaz Zephyr. BCC, for her first CC was Mrs. M.E. Parker’s Khalils Rana of Classicus (Imp) with the RBCC to our own CH Kasaque Luzhana JW. Best Puppy was Kasaque Miracle owned by us.Best Veteran went to Mrs A Ham & Mr K Hadfield’s Ch Baghdad Foreign Affair of Lokhandar ((Imp)

During the show we had a chat with Hilary Cornock regarding her Saluki,Mumtaz Sea Breeze. Hilary said that her bitch had just qualified for her Good Citizen Gold Award. And added that not many Salukis had managed to accomplish this. As non of our dogs have involved themselves with Good Citizen awards, we have decided to print exactly what Hilary’s Sea Breeeze has accomplished. Congratulation to Hilary and her Saluki

.Exercise 1 - Road Walk
The object of this exercise is to test the ability of the dog to walk on a lead under control on a public highway beside the handler and for the handler to determine the speed of the walk. This exercise should be carried out at a suitable outdoor location and an occasional tight lead is acceptable. The handler and dog should walk along a pavement, execute a turn, then stop at the kerb where the dog should remain steady and controlled. On command they should proceed, observing the Highway Code. When reaching the other side they should turn and continue walking, making a few changes of pace from normal to slow or fast walking pace. The handler and dog will return across the road to the starting point of the exercise. Distractions should be incorporated such as passing vehicles or bicycles, people, wheelchairs, prams, pushchairs, etc. Note: The turns are only tests of ability to change direction.

Exercise 2 - Return to Handler’s Side
The object of this exercise is to be able to bring the dog back under close control during a lead free walk. With the dog off lead and not less than 10 paces away, upon instruction, the dog will be called back to the walking handler’s side and both should continue together for approximately ten paces. Note: A dog moving loosely at the handler’s side, under control, is quite acceptable and there is no requirement for a halt to complete the exercise.

Exercise 3 - Walk Free Beside Handler
The object of this exercise is for the dog to be kept close to the handler’s side as may be necessary on a walk in the park. This is a test of control whilst walking with a dog off lead beside its handler for approximately 40 paces. Competition heelwork is not the aim, but is acceptable. Therefore, it is only necessary for the dog to be kept loosely beside the handler. Two changes of direction will take place and there will be the distraction of another handler passing with a dog on a lead. Upon instruction the handler will attach the lead to finish to the test. Note: Changes of direction are right and left turns without formality.

Exercise 4 - Stay Down in one Place
The object of this exercise is that the dog will stay down on the spot while the handler moves away for two minutes both in and out of sight. This stay will be tested off lead and handlers should placetheir dogs in the down position. During the test the handler will be asked to move out of sight for approximately half a minute. While in sight handlers will be approximately ten paces away from their dog. Note: This exercise is a test to see if the dog will stay down in one place without changing position.

Exercise 5 - Send the Dog to Bed
The object of this exercise is to demonstrate control such as might be required in the home. The handler may provide the dog’s bed, blanket, mat, or an article of clothing, etc. The handler should place the dog’s bed in a position determined by the Examiner. The handler will stand approximately ten paces from the bed. Upon instruction, the handler will send the dog to bed where the dog will remain until the Examiner is satisfied the dog is settled. Note: The dog is not being sent to bed in disgrace. Where possible this exercise should be tested indoors. The bed used should be suitable for the dog under test and no inducement e.g. toys or food should be used during this exercise.

Exercise 6 - Stop the Dog
The object of this exercise is for the handler to stop the dog at a distance in an emergency situation. With the dog off lead and at a distance, not less than approximately ten paces away, the handler will be instructed to stop the dog on the spot in any position. Note: The dog should be moving and is expected to respond straight away to the stop command, but if moving at speed, will be allowed a reasonable distance to come to a stop.

Exercise 7 - Relaxed Isolation
The object of this exercise is for the dog to be content when left in isolation. During such times the dog should not become agitated, unduly stressed or defensive. The handler should fasten the dog to an approximate two metre line and then move out of sight for between two - five minutes as directed. Alternatively, the dog may be left in a room on its own, provided undetected observation can take place. Examiners should choose appropriate venues when conducting this exercise.Any number of dogs may be tested at the same time provided they are isolated at different locations. It is acceptable for the dog to move around during isolation, however should the dog whine, howl, bark, or indulge in any disruptive activities it should not pass this exercise.Note: Dogs should be tested for their relaxed demeanour in isolation without any prior controls being imposed by the handler. This is not a stay exercise but handlers may settle their dogs before leaving. This is a practical test and no inducement e.g. blankets, toys or food should be used during this exercise.

Exercise 8 - Food Manners
The object of this exercise is for the dog to be fed in an orderly manner. The handler will offer food to the dog either by hand or in a bowl. The dog must wait for permission to eat. After a three - five second pause, the handler will be asked to give the dog a command to eat. Note: The dog should not eat until given permission, however if attempting to do so, it is acceptable for the handler to restrain the dog by voice alone.

Exercise 9 - Examination of the Dog
The object of this exercise is to demonstrate that the dog will allow inspection of its body by a stranger as might be undertaken by a veterinary surgeon. The dog on lead will be required to be placed for inspection of its mouth, teeth, throat, eyes, ears, stomach, tail and feet whilst standing, sitting or lying down as required. Other than mild avoidance, the dog should allow inspection without concern. Note: It is the responsibility of training officials to ensure that only suitable dogs take part in this exercise.

Exercise 10 - Responsibility and Care
The object of this exercise is to test the knowledge of the handler on specific subjects relating to owning a dog. The Examiner should construct questions based on section two and three of the Responsibility and Care leaflet. Topics covered include - other responsibilities, children, barking, dogs and stationary vehicles, vehicle travel, health, worming, the Country Code, miscellaneous, frightening, out of control, biting and psychology of learning. The questions should not be phrased in an ambiguous manner and where necessary, Examiners should rephrase the same question in an attempt to bring out the correct answer from the handler. At the start of each training course, in addition to the Description, handlers should be given a copy of the Canine Code and Responsibility and Care leaflet. There should be a session during which the importance of these topics in every day life situations are discussed. Note: Only one numbered item may constitute a question. The handler should be able to give eight out of ten correct answers from section two and three of the Responsibility and Care

On Tuesday it was the turn of Paignton Championship Show. The weather forecast was dire and the conditions were exactly as forecasted. We must say that the new venue that the Society is using was excellent. The car parking spaces wereIn good condition so that we did not have to wade through puddles to get to our destiny. Our marquee was fine with inside/outside runs. Benches were located near the ring, Even though it was a difficult day weather wise the venue was up to the job. Our judge was Dr Monica Boggia-Black. BOB, DCC was Mrs D. Copperthwaite’s Ch Al Caliphs Zobeyni JW with the RDCC to Mrs A Ham and Mr K Hadfield’s Ch Baghdad Foreign Affair of Lokhandar (Imp). DCC went to Mrs FJ Minns’ Ch Sufeina Phantom JW with the RBCC to Mr A Rawson’s Ch Mumtaz Stellanova JW ShCM. Best Puppy was CM & HV Williams’ Kasaque Miracle. Well done all!!

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 25^TH JULY 2008

It is with great sadness that we have learned that Terry Thorn has lost his battle with cancer. He was a real ambassador of dogs. Terry always had time to stop and chat. One of Terry’s favourite stories was about the early days. When the whole dog world was off at Manchester Championship Show, Terry would go to the local Companion Show down the road and win Best in Show. H would then take a page out in the dog press advertising his Best in Show. He got himself noticed alright and worked very hard to become the top judge in the UK being the only person in the UK to have been approved by the Kennel Club to award CCs in all breeds. . He started with our breed and bred or owned 12 Champions with the Tahawi affix. Our condolences to his wife Zena.

Ann and Paul Shimmin attended the World Show and Ann has kindly sent us the following report regarding that visit. “As far as I am aware there were only five UK saluki people at The World Show in Stockholm last weekend - and I am not sure that Helen Graham, in view of her current residency in France, qualifies as UK any longer. However as Helen was exhibiting Daxlore Emir of Fernlark - whom I believe is resident in Italy at present - she certainly brought the meaning of the 'World Show' to life!! Helen and Emir also clocked up a very respectable 4th place in a large Open Dog Class under Mr. Huidobro-Corbett, from Spain. The remainder of the UK contingent consisted of Paul, myself, Di Allan and Ruth Dann - all of us non-exhibitors.

When the entry was published originally Paul and I were both disappointed that it was such a small one (Vasteras next weekend has an entry close to 200 - whilst The World Show entry was under 100 in total). And when we sat down to watch the judging it was obvious that a lot of the well known Scandinavian kennels were not there in any numbers - which was a disappointment. Having seen Bo Bengsten judge at The Festival last year I decided that I would concentrate on the dog judging as I had no idea of the type that he would be looking for and I had also been told that it was likely to be his last judging appointment. We have said over the years that a couple of our Crufts judges should have been given the appointment a lot earlier on in their judging careers - but our Crufts judges have at least managed to remain on their feet whilst judging the classes. Unfortunately for the dog exhibitors their judge seemed to spend all of the time when he was not actually 'going over' the dogs sitting down at the judge's table. Even on some occasions whilst he was watching the dogs complete their triangles etc. After Class 1 it was also obvious when a dog had not passed the initial inspection as he did not even watch some of them on the move - prefering to watch progress in some of the other rings. I actually found this pretty appalling ring manners. Bo Bengsten's ring however was being run immaculately - and somehow even seemed to have more light in it!!! Still not quite sure how he managed that. However when it came to the BD and BB I have to say that I was very impressed with both of them - two lovely clear reds - Amyats Amakan and Ants in Pants, litter brother and sister. Ants in Pants winning (in my opinion) a very worthy BOB. There were parts of the judging that totally confused me and when I asked Bo Forssberg for advice whilst we were all having coffee he admitted to having been confused by the number of dogs in the ring for the CACIBs. We all decided that it must be 'World Show Rules'.

It was lovely to meet up with some of the international Saluki Festival contingent again. Roberto Forsoni (Kan Ya Ma Kan salukis) whose company I always enjoy was over from Italy with an Italian contingent with interests in various breeds - and I spent some time talking to Shuichi Suda from Japan (Vogue) who was taking lots of ringside photos. Both, like us, were disappointed in the numbers of salukis entered. I was talking to Paula Bockman Chato (Baghdad) at the ringside for a while and her fellow countryman Cathy Smith (Catonam) was attending the show with Di Allan. And of course there were the Scandinavian exhibitors - all of whom went out of their way to make everyone feel welcome on their home ground. The atmosphere throughout the show was lovely and both Paul and I felt that we would not have missed it for anything - but Crufts it is not. In fact I think that is the major part of its charm. There are stalls - but they are purely for dogs and dog people. So there are not the huge halls to get lost in - and the massive crowds of people out for a days shopping who become irritated if you have to move your dog amongst them for any reason - that you get at Crufts. The World Show is purely about the dogs - and is all the more enjoyable because of it.

In the evening to round off a very happy day Paul, myself, Di, Ruth and Cathy all met up and went for a meal in......................an 'English' pub!! Well, what else would you do in Sweden?? “

Last Tuesday East Of England held their Championship Show at the Showground, Peterborough. Much work had been done to the Showground To improve it. The car park was tarmac and gravel so it would be fine even if it rained. We entered through a large building which opened up on to a courtyard where there were food trolleys and trade stands. The only disappointment was our ring. Without doubt we had the worst ring on the entire show ground. What was wrong was a canvas tarpaulin that divided our ring in thirds. So accomplishing a triangle was near impossible though we could do an up and down on one side. We did not envy our judges who had to asses the dogs under difficult circumstances. Our judge was Mrs D Rogers. BCC for her first CC was Mrs M Parker’s Khalils Rana of Classicus (imp Swe). She was born on the 2^nd November 2006 and her breeders are Mr B Forsberg & Mrs E Kallin-Forssberg. Her sire is Swe Ch El-Ubaid’s Ignas Indian Knight and dam Khalils Kaida Bint Kakila. RBCC went to Glenoak Izadi owned by Dr JA & Mrs EJ Hudson. DCC for his second CC was Mrs C Chryssolor’s Tadj Mahal Emrani Izan (imp) with the RDCC to Miss N Quadling’s Kasra Nasuuh at Malenkhai. Best Puppy was our own Kasaque Neeka. Well done all!!

At the show we had with us a young puppy with a smokie or as often referred to a sooty muzzle. There was some comments about it as perhaps newcomers to the breed are not familiar with these markings. During the 1970 and1980s and even the1990s we saw quite a few Salukis with this facial pattern . One that come to mind is Mrs Hope Waters’ Ch Burydown Cleopatra. Ch Burydown Valmiki’ s progeny often had this colouring which of course Cleopatra was his daughter.

In Helen Graham’s notes she mentions the ballet. The Birmingham Ballet Company has been using Salukis in their performances for about the last 6 years. The two dogs in the recent production of Giselle were Buzz Faber’s Kenny and Sylvia Harms-Cooke’s Dazy. The dogs very much enjoyed participating in the production and Buzz would like to let everyone know they had their own “dressing room” . The production was presented both in Birmingham and in Manchester now all, including the canines ballerinas, are on holiday for the summer.

Michael Williams

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SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 18^TH JULY 2008.

Last weekend the Annual Saluki Rally was held with proceed to Saluki Welfare. Alan Lucas has sent us the following report: “The advance weather forecast for the weekend of the 5^th and 6^th July was extremely bad, but despite this, a small village of camper vans and tents had built up at Fields Farm, Audlem on the Friday evening for the Saluki Rally.

On Saturday, the dogs enjoyed lure coursing in the sun, which was only occasionally interrupted by heavy, but mercifully short sharp showers and then the barbecue and picnic took place in the evening. Sunday morning started with more lure coursing and then the Welfare stalls were opened followed by lunch. This coincided with a short spell of rain, which was soon over and the afternoon continued in sunshine for a light-hearted dog show. Some ten classes, each with a different judge, provided great entertainment, with rosettes to four places. The highlight was undoubtedly the Fancy Dress, in which a dozen or so dogs were paraded in the most incredible outfits, a huge credit to the imagination and skill of the owners. David Hartley had the unenviable, if not impossible, task of picking a winner, which finally went to Sue Snape’s pair, Sultan and Soraya. A cup was given for the ‘Best in Rally’ and then Roy Goodby (on his birthday), gathered everyone together for a presentation to Janet Bullock for her work over the years to NSC.

Thanks are due to the hard work of all those helpers who set up and ran the lure, manned the stalls and organised the lunch etc., plus of course, the Lewis family who made the event such an enjoyable weekend and a bonus”

Last Thursday South Wales held their Championship Show. The weather was somewhat kinder this year and there was only the occasion deluge of rain. Judging Salukis was Mr Peter Yardley. DCC,BOB & G1 was Mrs D Copperthwaite’s Ch Al Caliphs Zobeyni JW with the RDCC to Mrs C Chryssolor’s Tadj Mahal Emrani Izan. BCC, for her first CC went to Mr I & Mrs D Rogers’ Labakan Lenci JW. . She was born on the 20^th January 2003 and her breeders are her owners. Her sire is Ch Labakan Ikteer Takha and dam Classicus Zemilyanne with the RBCC to Mrs D Copperthwaite’s Al Caliphs Shushma. Best Puppy was our own Kasaque Miracle.

Many of you have asked how Sana, the Saluki we sent to Australia is getting on. We are very pleased to say she is now at home with her owners’ Christine and Terry Stevens. Chris writes that her other dogs are quite shocked that anyone could behave as badly as Sana and still get away with it. As for AQIS, letters have been flying back and forth to find out why it took them 8 hours to release Sana from her kennel. AQIS first response was unhelpful as they tried to bully us into saying nothing; however their Charter states that they welcome feedback by way of improving their services. We will continue on our campaign to ensure that no other dog or cat is treated as poorly as Sana.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 11^TH JULY 2008

The old story of every dog has his day and you hope you are there on your dog’s day was true for Mrs Cargill’s Hadiyyah Najeeb. She has sent us a note regarding an outing to Newmarket & District Canine Society on the 14.6.08. She states that they went intending to compete obedience with Najeeb. You enter Obedience in advance similar to the breed classes but you also have to book in by 10 am on the day. As the event was about a 2 hours car journey from their home, they thought they would struggle to make that time. So they asked one of the other members of their obedience class was to book them in. They arrived at 10.30 and the lady had forgotten to carry out the task, so as they had also entered the breed classes they decided to go over to the breed rings as they were already there, because Najeeb is fawn & white he is normally bath him before a show but that morning he had only a brush which would have been fine for the obedience rings. In the breed classes Eleanor Bothwell (Norcis) was our judge and she gave him BOB, Pam Aldous (Sweetdean/Venquest) was judging the Hound Group in which he got 1st and he went on to get Res. Best In Show. The BIS judge was Mr.T. Johnston (Feldkirk)

Viv Brett is organizing a brilliant day out giving everyone a relaxing break from showing and having a look around a 3000 acre organic mixed farm, with the chance for taking the hounds for some walks, seeing all the conservation work that is done here and for some if they wish having a ride in the combine and seeing us harvesting up close, cows being milked etc seeing the cattle, Cleveland Bay horses, pigs and lovely old farm buildings. Followed by a roast lamb provided by the Estate and cooked by the game keeper. We are very happy for people to arrived Friday afternoon and stay until Sunday if they wish. Toilets will be on site and campers, caravans or tents are more than welcome. All I ask is that people bring food to share for saturday evening as the lamb will need things to go with it and also to feed themselves and bring drinks for the other times. All hounds will need to be kept on leads at all times as this is a mixed farm with a great many sheep and other chaseable creatures!! Hares are my employers most favourite creature and he would go mad if he thought anyone lost control of their hound when one came along! It is the weekend of 23rd August. The farm web site is: www.sustainable-cholderton.co.uk I would appreciate people getting in touch with me by email at JameelaSaluki@aol.com or telephone number 01980 629203 for directions and any other info they might like.

Last Saturday, Windsor Championship Show was held in its traditional site just below “the castle”. Our judge was Mrs Mary Parker. BCC, BOB for her third and qualifying CC was Mr Il & Mrs DA Rogers’ Labakhan Chantilly. She was born on the 20^th January 2003 and her breeders are her owners. Her sire is Ch Labakan Ikteer Takha and dam Classicus Zemilyanne. RBCC went to Mrs D Copperthwaite’s Al Caliphs Chantilly. DCC for his first CC went to Mrs C. Chryssolor’s Tadj Mahal Emrani Izan (imp) He was born on the 19^th July 2005 and his breeder is Mrs Couneson. His sire was Firuza Heritage for Anasazi (imp) and dam Lux/Bel Ch ~Tadj Mahal Yala Firuza, with the RDCC to Mr M McCormick Smith’s Mumtaz Zephyr. Best Puppy was our own Kasaque Miracle

At Windsor we were given our copy of the Saluki International “The Annual” As we have an interest in Egyptology, Brian Duggan’s articles are one to be read first. In this article he writes about a book written by Lady Margret Amherst, Florence’s mother. At one point his mentions that Lady’s Margret’s late father was Admiral Mitford. This made me wonder if we have a tie up to the famous and not so famous Mitford sister. We know that Forence’s sisters married Lord Cecil and they are from the area near Burford as was the Mitfords. If anyone knows, we would like to hear. The magazine has articles on our Festival which we had last year and wonderful photos from the art exhibition.  There are also articles on artificial insemination, Terrance Clark on the Kazakh Tazi, Almost and Angel 66 and in interesting interview on the Cranstals by Ann and Paul Shimmin. Finally there is al-hurr the noble one. Information regarding subscriptions and purchasing copies can be obtained from Ken and Diana Allan on 01234 708658 or Email: jazirat@btinternet.com

This past weekend in Finland the First World Congress of Salukis was held. We are hoping to have a report from that event in next week’s breed notes.

Its past time for Ads for the upcoming (Championship Show) edition of “The Saluki”. If you would like to put one in please check with Kathy Webb on 01737353279 for availability.

SALUKI BREED NOTES 20^TH JUNE 2008.

Alan Lucas, Hon secretary for the Saluki Welfare has sent the following news: “On Sunday 1^st June, the weather was kind and the Saluki Welfare Fun Day was well supported, which made for a most enjoyable and relaxed day out. Almost immediately after the above, we have the prospect of the ‘Saluki Rally’ coming up on July 5^th and 6^th at Fields Farm, Green Lane, Audlem in Cheshire. Last years’ was unfortunately cancelled due to the terrible weather, so this year’s event is awaited with even greater anticipation. This will now be the 21^st weekend in aid of Saluki Welfare and as usual, on site camping will be welcome. On Saturday will be lure coursing, followed by a bring and share supper, while on Sunday there will be stalls, lunch and then a fun dog show. The aim of the weekend is not only to raise money for Welfare, but also to provide a pleasurable time to meet and have a chat to others. Everyone is most welcome, if you would like more details, please give Rosie Lewis a ring on 01270 811070. By the way, in the dog show, Fancy Dress is one class not to be missed, so don’t forget your hounds and the often incredible outfits that go with them.”

It is not often that we are upset enough to relate these events in the Breed Notes but on this occasion we would like the whole world to be aware of our grievance. About one week ago we sent a five month old puppy to Australia

to a very dear friend. It is not our policy to export outside of Europe but on this occasion we decided that we would, just because we knew how much this puppy was wanted. As most of us know, finding a home for a bitch puppy is not a problem so had we decided not send her we would have had a choice of where she went or we could simply have kept her here.

Our vet wrote an idiot guide and assisted us through the maize of paperwork. Also the shipping agent was excellent, checking to see if all was well with the preparations. We measured and weighed the puppy then took her to the airport for shipping. All was well at this point, although with hindsight, when we remember looking at her little face and questioned what we were doing to her, we should have just taken her home and forgotten the whole trip.

Off our pup went and we were promised a telephone call as soon as she surfaced. We were told, that would be when she arrived at the Quarantine Station, which is located near Sidney. The plane arrived at 8pm (U.K. time). We waited for a phone call all night but none came. At 3.30am (our time) panic was setting in. Where was our puppy? She had endured a 23 hour flight and needed to be released from her kennel to stretch her legs and be given some food. We are talking about a 5 month old puppy!!. We called Australia, where is our puppy? Apparently still at the airport in a crate. Finally the puppy arrived at 4.30 am (our time) to the Quarantine Kennels. We have written to the Customs of Australia to find out why they kept her an additional 8 hours without food and a chance move around outside the confines of a shipping crate. We are told she is ok.

It is difficult to believe that in this day and age, in a Country like Australia, an animal could be treated so inhumanely. We have been told she was monitored to see if she was ok. If you have any knowledge of airline handling you will know that cargo warehouses are not places where the care of animals would be of any importance whatsoever, so we wonder what form of monitoring took place. To have a Quarantine system seems to be extreme as we know that checks for all known diseases are made before any animal leaves this rabies free country for Australia. However, when we decided to send the pup to Australia we did of course accepted the condition that she would have to go into Quarantine. Unfortunately, we incorrectly assumed that in Australia all dogs or any livestock, would be treated humanely. We can find no reason that it took 8 hours to get that puppy from the airport to the Quarantine Station as she had been cleared by the airline in about half an hour after arrival. One can but wonder how many tea breaks the responsible (or perhaps more correctly, irresponsible) officials had, while that puppy languished In her box.

We have written to all parties and are hoping we will find answers.

Michael Williams

Kasaque@aol.com

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 13^TH JUNE 2008

Last Saturday Southern Counties held their Championship Show. Our judge was Mrs D Allan who must have been in great pain as we noticed her arm was in plaster. A chat with Ken explained all, while on holiday Diane tripped on a curb and broke her wrist. DCC,BOB was Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk,JW with the RDCC to Mrs C Chryssolor’s Tadj Mahal Emrani Izan (imp) BCC for her third CC was Mrs EA Metcalfe’s Tasia Esmerelda. She was born on the 22^nd February 2003 and her breeder is her owner. Her sire is Ch Timaru Valkyrie of Jazirat (imp) and her dam Ch Altaya Tasmayah at Tasia. RBCC went to Mrs ME Parker’s Khalils Rana of Classicus. Best Puppy was our own Kasaque Miracle.

We have also heard that Marie Bryce Smith was at the Rugby 7s last Sunday at Twickenham. She tripped and has broken her shoulder. Not sure what position she was playing but we wish her and Diane speedy recoveries.

A reminder the SGHC Open Show will be held at the Dobermann Club Training & Showground, Hertford Road Digswell, Herts AL6 0BU on Sunday 15th June. Judges are Dogs Mr Mark Cocozza and Bitches Mr M Green with the Referee Mrs S Bounds. Judging of the Dogs will Commence at 10 am with the bitches to follow on. After the judging there will be a bring and Share buffet. To pledge your contribution for the buffet please contact Pip Buswell.

Also a final reminder to anyone who has not voted in the second ballot for Championship Show Judge for the SCGHC. Please cast your vote,

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 6^TH JUNE 2008.

We have received information from Brendan Austin who is running the Saluki Calendar Competition for 2009’s Saluki Calendar: “The Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club is holding its annual photographic competition for The 2009 Saluki Calendar, on Sunday 15^th June 2008, at The Dobermann Club Training & Showground, Hertford Road, Digswell, Herts AL6 0BU in conjunction with the Open Show.  Judging for the competition will be by public ballot on this day.

Entries, open to members and non-members, are FREE and you may enter as many photographs as you wish.  Photographs should be no larger than A5 size (approx 6x8”).  They may be in black and white or colour.  They should be of a reproducible quality.  Entries should have a SAE for the safe return of your photographs.

The calendar will include photographs from the following categories:In Action, About Town, Head Study, Puppy (ies), Born Free, Just Relaxing, With friends Rescue dog or bitch, Anything Goes and Festive Spirit (for December). The Calendar will also include studies of the Best Dog and Best Bitch

Please send your entries to arrive no later than 9^th June to:

Brendan Austin, 103 Vicarage Road, Sunbury on Thames

Middlesex TW16 7QB Entries may be submitted via the Internet to brendangaustin@aol.com (jpeg image preferred).  

Please include on a separate page, the number of photographs (numbered), the categories entered, the name of the dog(s) names of any people that may be in the photograph and when and where taken (if known). 

The person who submits the photographs must have permission if chosen, to have the photos printed in the calendar, (if you are not the owner of the photograph).  If a chosen photograph is not of reproduction quality then the next winning photograph will be used. The organisers’ decision is final.”

The Spring 2008 edition of “The Sighthound” magazine has arrived. Featured is an in-depth article on Hope Waters’ Burydown Salukis. The article commences with an introduction by Erika Tonder, editor of the magazine explaining what the feature is about Then she proceeds with two interviews, one with Jeanna Jaques and the other with Ken Allan and Susan Schroder all who have been involved with Hope for many years. There are photos and comments by former Burydown owners and observers of their favourite Burydown hound. Finally there are the Burydown records on all the litters bred by Hope. The photos are the classic photos we all know taken mainly by Sally Ann Tompson. For further information Erika can be contacted on 01786 825225

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 30^TH MAY 2008.

We have encounted a few glitches in sending through the Breed Notes but after a discussions with “the paper” hopefully the problems are sorted. We do try and send in contributions to these notes in a timely fashion so please keep the information coming.

Summer is not far off so we were pleased to receive, from Sharon Gause in Florida, this recipe for a natural flea spray. As Florida has lots of creepy crawllie things , if it works there it should certainly work here. Take a BIG fat lemon (the more rind the better) and slice it paper thin. Put in a bowl with a tablespoon of crushed rosemary leaves (or a 6 inch sprig of fresh rosemary) Pour a quart of hot, near boiling water over the lemon/rosemary mixture.Let steep overnight. Strain and put into a large spray bottle. Keep in fridge. Shake well before applying. The d-lemone in this spry along with the rosemary oil will give your dog a beautiful shiny coat and keep fleas and other bugs away including mosquitoes.

The National Dog Championship Show was held a couple of weeks ago in a late spring heat wave. From what I have heard there was no opportunity for the dogs to access shelter away from the heat. Judging saluki was Mr C.K. Thornton.DCC, BOB for his first CC was Mr A & Mrs V Sharp’s Daxlore Asiqa at Kainai. He was born on the 8^th August 2001 and his breeder is Mrs. H Graham. His sire is Aziz Pahlavan at Daxlore (imp) and his dam Daxlore Solitaire of Fernlark. RDCC went to Mrs S Steer’s Fernlark Shiraz. BCC for her second CC was Mrs E.A. Metcalfe’s Tasia Esmerelda with the RBCC to Khalils Phaedra of Classicus (Imp) ShCM owned by Mrs M Parker. Best Puppy was Ms VE Stephen’s Caspians Thalia to Bedu. She was born on 23^rd August 2007 and her breeders were Mr & Mrs M Oakley. Her sire is Ch Kasaque Jimna ShCM and her dam Bedu L’Egypthe to Caspians. At the same show Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk JW,owned by Mrs M Bryce-Smith, won the overall Veteran Stakes, in his first attempt, to qualify for the finals which are held later in the year.

Last Friday the Scottish Kennel Club held their Championship Show. Our judge for Salukis was Mr Norman Ziman. DCC, BOB was Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk JW with the RDCC to Miss N Quadling’s

Kasra Nasuuh at Malenkhair ShCM. We understand that it is this dog’s 10^th RCC. They well and truly will be able to wall paper the room with RCCs. BCC, for her second CC is our own Caspian’s L’aliqu Avec Kasaque with the RBCC to her stable mate, Ch Kasaque Luzhana JW owned by us. Best Puppy went to Kasaque Miracle also owed by us.

Pip Buswell has asked us to remind everyone about the bring and share picnic at the Open Show. Please contact Pip on telephone on.01737 762282 to let her know what you plan to contribute. We are also sure that any help one could give on the day would be appreciated.

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 9^TH MAY 2008

 

Second ballots for the SGHC Championship Show have been sent out. Please note that the ballot must be returned to Mr Brophy,who will be counting the votes‘, by the 30^th June 2008 note as stated on the ballot.

Pleased to hear that Joan Davies is home from the hospital. We understand she was poorly for quite a while but is now home and hopefully on the route to recovery.

Last weekend Salukis had an opportunity to attend two shows. On Friday, there was WELKS Championship Show. We did not have CCs allocated but there were about 16 entries for judge Mrs Patricia Wells access. As it happened we had a very long day because Salukis did not actually get in the ring until 4.00 p.m. When BOB was declared, officials of the WELKS’ Committee ushered them to the group ring. BOB, BD was Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk with res BD to Fargaze Persian Punch of Saruk also owned by Mrs Bryce-Smith . BB went to Ms M Smithson’s Chisobees Serenarian with the RB to our own Ch Kasaque Luzhana JW.

Best Puppy was Kasaque Miracle owned by ourselves.

Sunday eyes turned North for The Northern Saluki Club Championship Show. The day had a festive spirit as the Club was celebrating its 30 Anniversary Championship Show. Judging was Mrs Clair Chryssolor. BIS went to Mrs S.A.

Steer’s Daxlore Amir of Ferlark for his second CC. RDCC went to Miss N Quadling’s Kasra Nasuuh at Malenkhai Sh.CM who is acquiring quite a healthy collection of Res CCs. BCC, for her first CC, was awarded to Mrs M Parker’s Khalils Phaedra of Classicus ShCM. She was bred in Sweden by Mr B Fossberg & Mrs E Kallin-Forssberg. Her sire is El Ubaid’s Ignas Indian Knight and her dam, Khalils Kaida Bint Dakila. She was born 13^th January 2005. RBCC went to our own smooth, Caspians L’aliq Avec Kasaque.

Best Puppy in Show was Kasaque Miracle owned by ourselves. She was born on 13^th September 2007 and her sire is Ch Nefisa Samr and dam, Kasaque Jarvah. Best Veteran was Ch Kasaque Jimna Sh.CM owned by Mr N & Mrs D Tovey and Mr CM & H Williams. Well done all!!

The AGM of the Saluki Welfare Fund, held on the 20^th April 2008, was unfortunately inquorate. It is therefore intended to approve the accounts during a special meeting to be held at the SGHC Open Show, The Dobermann Club Training and Showground, Hertford Road, Digswell, Hertfordshire AL6 0BU on the 15^th June 2008. The timing of the meeting will be arranged on the day to fit in with the running of the show, probably during the lunch break. Club members and Rescue owners are welcome to attend.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 2^ND MAY 2008

Daphne Tovey PRO of the SGHC has sent the following from The Committee. “Our new Show Manager, Diana Allan has visited the Dobermann Centre where we are holding the Open Show on the 15^th June and she says the facilities are excellent. We will have a covered marquee for the ring area plus there are two smaller covered marquees, 5 gazebos and 75 chairs also 8 picnic sets (small tables with chairs), a well equipped kitchen and toilets including disabled facilities.

There is a small area designated for disabled parking. The area will be fenced off and cars will only be allowed in if the disabled badge is displayed. The venue is easy to find being only 5 minutes away from junction 6 off the A1. – on the right hand side of the road as you drive through the village and there will be signs out on the day of the show.

There is a Quality Inn nearby (01438 716911) but we have not yet discovered whether they accept dogs. If anyone is a qualified 1^st Aider and would be willing to be at the Open Show please let Diana know. (01234 708658)  To help Diana it would be appreciated if entries could be sent in as soon as possible. It sounds a lovely venue and it would be good to have a bumper entry. – See you there!”

 

Kasaque@aol.com

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 4^TH APRIL 2008

Daphne Tovey, PRO for the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club has sent me the following: “We are pleased to announce that Diana Allan has kindly agreed to take on the mantle of Show Secretary. I am sure we will all do our best to help her. Brendan Austin is going to organise the calendar and it’s competition. He did a great job last year and Pip Buswell will arrange a Bring and Share Picnic for the Open Show. She will be looking for offers of help soon and we thank them all very much.

The Open Show will be held at The Dobermann Club Training and Showground, Hertford Road, Digswell AL6 0BU. We hope it will prove a convenient venue for most members.”

The Committee of “The Saluki” is to be congratulated on the Crufts Edition 2008. On the cover is a photograph of Annette and Brian Buckley’s ‘Bunny Patrol’ This photo was chosen as winners of “The Saluki’s” photographic competition. Featured are the new Club Secretary, Festival of the Saluki, Saluki/Tazi-Ancient Breed, Northern Saluki Club’s 30^th birthday and much more. I have heard that there are only a few copies of the magazine left and when they are gone they are gone. If you need to renew or subscription or any other queries regarding subscriptions pleas contact the Treasurer, Val Prior at sales@salukimagazine.co.uk or telephone 01304 823546.

We are pleased to announce that Brian Duggan’s book is to be launced Fall/Winter 2008 at the price of $45.00

It is entitled “Saluki The Desert Hound and the English Travelers Who Brought It to the West” by Brian Patrick Duggan with Foreword by Sir Terence Clark (ISBN 978-0-7864-3407-7 )
Description
“One of the oldest known breeds of domesticated dogs, the Saluki traveled throughout the Middle East with a number of nomadic desert tribes, who favored the dogs for their unparalleled ability to hunt desert gazelles. Famously carved into the walls of the Pharaohs’ tombs, the Saluki have an exotic history that piqued the interests of dog enthusiasts and breeders during the early 20th century, including notable Edwardian men and women who played significant roles in popularizing the breed and importing the Saluki to Europe and the United States.

This book tells the unique, true story of the characters who brought the Saluki to the West, most notably the Honorable Florence Amherst, who became smitten with the breed during a family tour of Egypt and went on to breed a staggering number of 50 litters and 199 registered puppies. The author also brings into the story a range of other prominent world travelers who fell under the Salukis’ spell, including Lady Jane Digby, Lady Anne Blunt, Austen Layard and Gertrude Bell. Also covered in this book are a number of lesser-known but just as dedicated Saluki aficionados, mainly military officers who became addicted to hunting with their hounds in the deserts of Iraq, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt and who sought to replicate that addiction upon their return home.”

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 28^TH MARCH 2008.

Sorry about the lack of notes last week but finding that space for sitting down and writing did not appear. It was a combination of looking after puppies that are slowly making their way to their new homes and visitors. All are important but they take their toll both physically and mentally.

Crufts was held a couple of weeks ago. Our judge was Mrs Mavis Roberts. BCC, BOB was Ch Devineerace Anya owned by Mrs S Pass and Mrs K Lauchlan with the RBCC to our own Ch Kasaque Luzhana JW. DCC was awarded to Mr & Mrs A G Clark’s Ch Nefia Bazz of Rhazias with the RDCC to Mr & Mrs I Rogers and Mrs J Watt’s Labakan Lamerie. Best Puppy was Mrs D Copperthwaite’s Al Caliphs Ramya Sahir.

We have been monitoring the dog paper looking for Open Shows to enter our puppies. Usually at this time of year there is a great selection to choose from. Unfortunately there are few shows available and of those most do not have classes for Salukis. Please support your local Open Shows as that is the only way we can keep them going.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 12^TH MARCH 2008

Ooops we made a error, our apologies to all concerned. At the SGHC Limit Show, Reserve Best in Show was Pauline and Don Everton’s Kasra Tabina; not Fargaze Persian Punch of Saruk as he was Best of Opposite Sex.

Daphne Tovey new PRO for the SGHC has sent the following: “The AGM of the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club was held on Sunday March 2^nd. The President, Vice President and Treasurer continue in office. We welcome Trevor Prior as our new secretary and wish him the best of luck. The committee members are as follows:- Jenny Ziman (chairman), Ian Veal, Daphne Tovey (the new PRO) and a newcomer to the committee Lorraine Fitzgerald whom we welcome. We are still 5 members short so we will be looking for willing hands to help us. We would like more positive feed back from members – if there are activities or other ideas you would like us to consider please let us know.

We were sad to say goodbye to three committee members, Cecilia Andersson who did a good job on the Health Committee, Mary Parker our efficient secretary and Nicola Quadling who has been on the committee for an incredible 20 years, eight of them as our excellent Show Manager. The President thanked Mary and Nicola for their work and presented them with gifts – we will miss them.

The results of the ballot for judges were announced: Limited show 2009 – Frank Kane

Open Show 2009 – Dibby Derfield, Pamela Hargreave,Ann Barrett (Referee)

Championship Show 2010 –The five candidates who go forward for the second ballot are:Buzz Faber, Anne Birrell, Clair Cryssolor, Oonagh Preece and Adele Walton Haddon “

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 29^TH FEBRUARY 2008.

Please be reminded that on Sunday 2^nd March 2008 the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club will be holding their AGM. The meeting will commence at 2pm. Anyone that has not paid their subscription by the 1^st of March is not longer entitled to the privileges of membership and therefore may not attend the AGM.

Last Sunday the SGHC Limit Show was held Staventon Village Hall conveniently located just off the A34 which runs between Oxford and Newbury. The atmosphosphere was very congenial. The hall was large enough to accommodate the rings with the trade stands not far off. Outside was a lovely large field which the dogs could be walked. Not far away was a dog compound where dogs could be released to have a safe run. Catering as usual was Brendan and his crew. Every time we looked over at the food counter they seemed to be doing a brisk business. The judge for the show was Mrs Vikki-Ann Tompkin who deserves an award for coming the furthest as she is from Fort William in Scotland. For BOB she choose Mrs ME Parker’s Khalils Phaedra of Classicus ShCM (imp Swe) . Res BOB and Best of Opposite Sex was Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Fargaze Persian Punch of Saruk. Best Puppy in Show was Darquell Salah-Addin owned by Mr N & Mrs D Tovey and Mrs R Redfern and ourselves. Best Smooth went to Mrs SE Bounds Bedu Delphione of Alsahra. Best Veteran was Mr & Mrs C MacKenzie Loughran’s Ishieya Istansaba. Well done all!

We were all sad to read that Terry Thorn has decided to retire from judging.  He is deeply engrained in the history of Salukis from the early days with his Tahawi Salukis. Our thoughts are with him.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 22^ND FEBRUARY 2008

Vikki-Ann Tomkins has kindly sent the following: “Gus(Macdonald) died on Monday 28th January at home after a normal day. He and Anne had just shortly before completed the obituary for Arthur Sneedon which was in last weeks paper ( slightly ironic!) , Fiona Grant had visited that afternoon and he was apparently his usual self, in fine form. He had lately spent a short spell in hospital and had been recovering from this nasty flu which has been so widespread. ( I gather it was a fairly peaceful end which is good for him, even if a bit unexpected for Anne)

He is also survived by his two daughters (sorry not sure on names) from his first marriage to Shiela, and he also has two sisters. Anne also has her son Graham and daughter Fiona.

The funeral was held today ( Thurs. Feb 7th) at Clydebank Crematorium and was well attended by family and friends from both his work as a surveyor (apparently he worked on such projects as the Kelvin Hall, and arts centres etc, some quite famous buildings) and also from his life in dogs, with quite a few members of both the S.K.C and Hound Assoc..of Scot. committees attending. “

Allan Lucas, Hon Sec of the Welfare fund has sent the following:

“The AGM of the Saluki Welfare Fund will be held at Weston-on-the-Green Village Memorial Hall, Weston-on-the-Green, Nr Bicester, Oxfordshire on Sunday 20^th April at 1.30 pm. The village is just north of Oxford and signed from both directions of the A34 dual carriageway.

The meeting will receive reports from the Chairman, Treasurer and Welfare Officers and to consider the accounts. The SWF Officers automatically retire at the AGM, but are willing to stand for re-election. No other committee members are due to retire. Items for the agenda plus nominations for election of officers are invited and should be sent to the Secretary at Fircroft, 7 Ashley Drive South, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2JT at least 14 days prior to the meeting. Any nominations must be proposed, seconded and signed, with confirmation from the nominee to stand.

Members of the SGHC, Northern Saluki Club and Saluki Rescue owners are very welcome to attend.”

We had some children visiting here a week ago to see our puppies. Before they arrived they asked their mother if Salukis really had feathers.

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 15^TH FEBRUARY 2008

Nicola Quadling has sent in the following: “The limited show is on Sunday 17 February at Steventon Village Hall. Vicky Ann Tompkins is our judge and her entry is as follows: Total entry 40 making 53 split by Dogs: 20 making 22 and Bitches 20 making 31. This is the second highest entry in 4 years. There are 25 NFC. Judging starts at 10.30. Brendan Austin is catering for the show and will have the usual bacon baps that alot of people enjoy for breakfast and also pastries will be available as these were popular last year too! There will be tea and coffee and soft drinks available to purchase throughout the day and a chance to get some lunch too! I am sure there will be plenty of Michelle's home made cakes as well!! Any unwanted gifts are welcome for the welfare stall and indeed any gifts for the welfare and club raffle would be very much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you all at the show and wish everyone a very happy day.”

In addition we will have a few items from the Festival. Marie Bryce-Smith will have the final few items left from the Festival Stand and we will have the Art Exhibition Catalogues, DVDs from the Symposium and the SGHC Championship Show.

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 8^TH FEBRUARY 2008

We have just heard the sad news that Angus (Gus) Macdonald of Mabrooka Salukis has died. He attended the Pedigree Chum Finals last Saturday where Ch Mabrooka Jayid was 2^nd in the Finals of the Veteran Stakes. Gus was very involved in the 60s and 70s with Afghan Hounds but more recently was seen at the Saluki ring supporting Ann exhibiting Jayid. He judged several hound breeds and has judged the hound group in recent times. Our condolences go to Ann and all of Gus’s family following his untimely dead.

Schedules for Guildford Open Show are now available at the Club’s web site which is www.guildforddcs.co.uk. They will also be available at www.penneypine.co.uk

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEK ENDING 25^TH JANUARY 2008.

We have received the following note from Brian Duggan regarding the book he has been researching and working on “On Christmas Eve morning, Wendy and I were at the UPS store when it first opened to send my manuscript off to the publisher. Hurrah!

It weighs in at 738 double-spaced pages and 140,175 words (including the bibliography, glossary, acknowledgments, etc.) and has 47 photos. What an odd feeling to know that it is done – and apart from correcting the galleys, there is no more real work to be done on it. Well, that is actually not quite true, as the graphic artist who was making my four maps announced ten days ago that she could not complete the project and quit after almost finishing two of them. She has agreed to do the last corrections on the two, but I now have to find a local artist/map maker and get the others finished to send along to McFarland in the next month (my editor made a special exception in accepting the manuscript with out the maps). So, barring any UFOs ( UnForeseen Occurrences, it will be a proper book next fall. Anyway, the writing is all done, so now I can really relax for the Holidays - and find something new to occupy my newly released spare time.... “

We are very pleased to say that we shall have the DVDs of the SGHC Festival Symposium on this Friday (18^th January). They will come in packs of three DVDs and sell at a price of £15.00 plus £2.00 postage and packaging. The system for obtaining any of these items is to send a cheque to the Hon Sec of SGHC Mr Don Everton or these tapes can be purchased by PayPal

by emailing Don at kasra.everton@btinternet.com or telephone him at 01799 543383. We also have DVDs of the SGHC Championship Show at £5.00 plus £1.00 p & p and the Art exhibition Catalogue at £5.00 plus £1.00 p & p. Helen will have these items available at Club shows until stock runs out.

Vikki Tompkins auction of three Diamond Dog Collars for the David Moore Fund will be concluding on the 30^th January so anyone still wishing to place bids for any of the items should contact Vikki on 01397 701704. Or email at johntompkins@sivendra.fsnet.co.uk

Currently the bidding is as follows;- Made to order collar worth at least £75, highest bid = £40 Half check black leather collar with multi-coloured stones, as new (see photo) worth £50, highest bid = £20 Second, identical , half check collar No Bids

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 11^TH JANUARY 2008

The Festive Season has now come and gone. Its one of those events we look forward to and before we catch our breath it gone. We must admit we do like the status quo the best. We do wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2008.

The Exhibition of Saluki Art and Memorabilia at the Gallery, The Kennel ClubLondon will close forever on the 18^th January 2008. Marie Bryce-Smith has organized a final day to view the Exhibition and see the Saron Kelb Album plus the Saluki archives on Wednesday 16^th January. Viewing of the Gallery will be at 11.45am and then a buffet lunch with a glass of wine at 12.30. The charge will be £18.00 Anyone wanting to attend please send a check to Marie for £18.00 made payable to the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club. For reservations please ring Marie on 01342 327573.

Entries for the SGHC Limited Show will be closing on the 15^th January 2008.  The show will be held at a new venue which is Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 6AA The judge will be Mrs V Tompkins. Judging will commence with dogs at 10.30 AM with bitches to follow. Brendan Austin will be providing food and drink. For further information please contact the Show Manager, Nicola Quadling on 0208 590 8457

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 24^TH NOVEMBER 2006.

 

 

Sadly, we must report the death of Clair and Andy Chryssolor’s, Firuza Heritage For Anasazi (imp), at only 3 years of age.  After an 11 month fight against illness, the Chryssolors have lost their Phoenix.  Early in the year he showed signs of having viral meningitis.  This disease is usually quite rare but there has been  a significant increase in canine cases during last summer, in the U.K., because of the very warm weather. Our thoughts are with the Chryssolor’s at this time.

 

John F Kennedy said in his inaugural speech “Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.”  This can now be applied to the membership of the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club by simply changing the word country into club .  It is that time again when we are inviting nominations for Officers and Committee members. The Vice President was elected in 2004 for 3 years so this post will need to be filled.  Also, we will need nomination for nine members of the Committee.  Nominations must reach the Secretary not later than Saturday 6^th January 2007.  All nominations must be signed.  The proposer must obtain assurance from the nominee that he or she is willing to serve, if elected.  Successful candidates will be expected to attend approximately 10 weekend meetings which include Club Shows.

 

Anyone trying to contact  Don Everton, Treasurer of the SGHC, regarding bookings using Pay Pal should use the following email address: kasra.everton@btinternet.com

 

Reading this week’s “Our Dogs” one cannot fail to notice the frequency in mentioning the ever increasing number of stolen dogs.   For example on page 2, a frantic notice that a Chihuahua ran out the front door of a house in South London and a car immediately stopped and took the poor dog.  Page 4, Stafforshire Bull Puppies are taken from Lincolnshire and further on the same page a MOD sniffer dog suffered the same fate. Having had dogs we bred/owned taken twice we can not emphasise strongly enough the pain one goes through at that time.  If ever an expression comes to mind, when looking for a stolen dog, it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack. One of our dogs, which had been stolen by breaking into a house, was spotted in a residence near Eastbourne, the police went in and took the dog, after pressure was put on them to do so and only after constant confirmation that the dog was tattooed and could be identified.  The police failed to take action against the home owner.  If this same person had stolen a television would the police have made the same decision?  Who do we turn to when our beloved family members are gone?  In a strange sort of way Saluki people can consider themselves fortunate having a caring and resourceful Chief Rescue Warden, in Ann Blake, who unfortunately has had to become an oracle on this subject.  The other very useful contact is Dog Lost. Both are hugely supportive, resourceful and never allow us to give up hope.

 

This brings us back to this paper last week and the “Our Dogs Opinion” which states Another Cool Million for Clarges Street” The Opinion states that KC members will be asked this week to vote on a proposed 20% rise in registration fees, which are being proposed to change from £10.00 to £12.00.  We, as the silent masses, would like to see the Kennel Club putting some of this increased income back into dogs. One very good method would be by making a concerted effort to stop these horrendous thefts. There are several ways this could be done.  Initiating even more awareness campaigns through the media and putting effort into supporting the bodies that are independently assisting people that have become victims of this crime. By lobbying Parliament, local councils and the police to persuade them to give this crime more attention and greater use of their resources. When our dogs were missing it might have been of benefit if the Kennel Club  had put an alert on their web site.  This problem of dogs being stolen just seems to be increasing and ignoring the problem will not bring about a solution. Anything that can be done by the K.C to assist in finding the missing dogs and helping to support the victims, would indeed be considered a worthwhile reason for an increase in fees.

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 17^TH NOVEMBER 2006

 

With the Championship Shows season, mercifully coming to an end, we have a few interesting bits and pieces on what is going on in and around the Saluki World.  Sheila Stoneman has sent us the following:  Christina Campling walked the Beachy Head marathon with three rescue Salukis and raised £200 for Saluki Welfare.  She is owned by four rescues but one decided to stay at home in her bed, with Christina's husband Gary. I believe she had three very tired, but happy dogs when the marathon was complete.

 

Tony Moore has recently had an operation, is now home and on the mend.  We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her, at Saluki activities, next year.

 

Jutta and Gunter Kolewe’s Kasaque Khepri has now qualified as a new German Champion and also a German Champion VDH.  They also own, the smooth grizzle dog, Bedu Efendi, who has now won his 1^st Jr CC.    It is rewarding to hear that our exports are doing well abroad.

 

One of the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club’s trophies has gone missing.  It is the Bjonarrie Trophy for Best of Breed at Blackpool Championship Show.  The Bryce-Smiths had it by their bench at Midland Counties Show.  After showing, they packed up and when they unpacked they realized the trophy was not there.  If anyone knows anything about this missing trophy, please contact Daphne Tovey on 01245 472692.

 

 

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 10^TH Nov. 2006 

 

Daphne Parnham emailed us with results of the Welfare stall at the SGHC Championship Show. They took in £323.  Ann Blake and Paula Stacey made £178 selling dog coats and dog food thus making a total of £501 for Welfare.  A big thank you to everyone for their support.

 

 Richard Nouprez, has been in touch, as he is the proud owner of Tasia Eskandari, a son of Ch Timaru Valkyrie of Jazirat (imp).  Unfortunately he was omitted from the list, submitted to us of Valkyrie’s successful progeny.  Eskandari has won 2 CACIB, 2 RCACIB, 3 CAC and 1 RCAC.

 

Elizabeth Kelly’s funeral was held on Thursday 2^nd November unfortunately with the timing we were unable to include this in the Breed notes  Donations to the Welfare  and cards can be sent to her husband Paul.  Their address is 5 Cross Post, Chapel Road, Bolney, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 5QY.  His telephone number is 01444 882643

 

Tickets for the Symposium at the Saluki Festival have now all been sold.  If you had wanted a ticket and did not manage to obtain one, Diane Allan is taking names for a “waiting list” so please do not give up and contact her on 01234 708658.  There may be people that have purchased tickets but for whatever reason may not be able to attend.

 

“The Saluki” the magazine of the SGHC is now out.  Once again the Committee consisting of Karen Fisher (Editor), Val Prior (Acting Treasurer), Diana Duckenfield

(design,layout) and Kathy Webb (Advertising) have done an outstanding job.  Cub events like the Limit and Open Shows are reviewed along with some interesting features.  One was  written by Doreen Stansfield  on the history of the magazine, itself and how we fought to preserve it.  Sue Ann Peitros has written an article of the origins of the American Saluki.  For contemporary history, the magazine is full of interesting advertisements.  To subscribe or obtain a copy please contact Val Prior 01304 823546.

 

Midland Counties held their Championship Show last Sunday.  Our judge was Mrs Joanne Mahon, giving Challenge Certificates for the first time.  BOB, BCC was Mr S & Mrs J Macro’s Nefisa Bajila for her first CC.  She was born on 22^nd March 2001 and her breeder is her owner.  Her sire is Ch Timaru Valkyrie of Jazirat (imp) and her dam is Nefisa Saariyah, with the RBCC to Dr J and Mrs E Hudson’s Glenoak Izadi.  DCC was Miss D Duckenfield’s Tasia El Imarne with the RDCC to Mr & Mrs I Rogers and Mrs D Watt’s Labakan Lamerie.  Best puppy was Mr S & Mrs J Macro’s Nefisa Jaliisah.  Well done all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 3^RD NOVEMBER 2006.

 

It is with great sadness that I must inform the readership of the death of Mrs Elizabeth Kelly.  Paul rang Nicola Quadling to let her know they would not be at the Show last Saturday because Elizabeth was not well and he thought she may be coming down with flu.  She passed away on Saturday 21^st October. Elizabeth always had a great smile as she scooted around in her motorized cart. As the Welfare was near and dear to Elizabeth, Paul has asked for donations to be made in her name, to be sent to him, for the Saluki Welfare.  Besides her involvement in the dogs, I understand Elizabeth was very involved with riding for the disabled.

 

At this time and moment there are only seven tickets left for the Saluki Symposium so if you would like to attend, please contact Diane Allan on tel. 01234 708658.  For details on the symposium and our other events, please look at our web site:  www.festivalofthesaluki2007.com

 

“A bit of a do” The Afghan people are having a gathering of breed enthusiasts who were involved in the breed between 1920 to 1970.  This get together will be held on Sunday, 10^th December at Jenny Dove’s Pub, The Swan, Three Mile Cross near Reading.  If you were involved with Afghans and would like to be included please contact Jillian Knight-Messenger on tel. 0208 904-4009.

 

We have just heard that Paul & Joanne Mahon and Diane & Ken All have just lost Jazirat Aliyah.  It is difficult when you loose an oldie but Aliyah was just 6 ½ years.  About a week ago she went off her food and within five days she went downhill so rapidly .  Their vet opened up and found she had a large tumour on her spine and lesions on the lungs.

At the most she, with treatment, she may have lived 6 months.  They felt the kindest thing was to say goodby. 

 

Last Saturday the SGHC held their Championship Show. Judging the dogs was Ms Marilyn Evill, and judging the bitches was Mr Neil Stanmore with the referee Mrs Ute Lennartz.   BIS, DCC by the referee’s decision was Mrs EA Macdonald’s Ch Mabrooka Jayid with the RDCC to Mr & Mrs P. Shimmin’s Ch Cranstal Quantum.  BCC for her third and qualifying CC was Mrs J Minn’s Sufeina Pastel.  She was bred by Mrs A Faber and was born on 4^th March 2002.  Her sire is Ch/Nor Ch/Fin Ch El Hamrah Meharab- Khalifa (imp) and her dam Ch Kasaque Huntress of Sufeina. RBCC went to Mr & Mrs AF Parnham and Mrs D. Copperthwaite’s Ch Aliya Rasmi of Amirah. Best Veteran in show was the sire of the BIS, Mrs A. Ham  & Mr K Hadfield’s Ch Baghadad Foreign Affair of Lokhandar (imp).  Best Puppy was Dr & Mrs E Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak, JW.  Well done all!!

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 20^TH OCTOBER 2006.

We have just a few reminders for this week.  Please do not forget to send in nominations for judges for the 2009 SGHC Championship Show, at this time, there are only a very few people that have been nominated.  Nominations are also needed for the Committee of SGHC.  If you would like further information on joining the Committee, please speak to the club secretary, Mary Parker on 01435 830081 or email: Classicussalukis@aol.com.

 

The Festival’s “Hospitality” is now being compiled and worked upon for visitor.  Once again, if you have a spare room in your house, and would like a visitor over some or all the Festival, please contact Kathy Webb on tel. 01737 353279 or email:

martinrwebb@tiscali.co.uk

 

 

Saluki Breed notes week ending 13^th October 2006.

 

A couple of weeks a go we requested information on Ch Timaru Valkyrie of Jazirat (imp) co owned by the Allans and the Mahons, regarding his dominant influence in the present Saluki Show scene.  We have received this information from his Joanne Mahon.  “Kyrie is now nine years old.  He has been the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Top Stud Dog for 6 consecutive years and he is the current leader for this year.  He has produced 4 litters in the UK; two to Jazirat bitches, one Tasia litter and one Nefisa litter.  His winning progeny are:

Ch. Nefisa Baaz, Ch. Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk, Ch. Tasia Zemar Elouise, Ch. Tasia El Imrane, Finnish Ch. Tasia Eminence, Can & Am Ch. Jazirat Khartoum, Am Ch. Jazirat Khatif, Jazirat Kerani - 1CC, Jazirat, Zadiyyah- 1CC, Jazirat Zidane – RCC.”

 

Driffield Championship Show was held on Wednesday 4^th October  at the Wetherby Racecourse.  We always enjoy visiting North Yorkshire as it is such a rural Gem.  Our judge was Mr. Paul Shimin.  BCC, BOB was Mrs A Faber’s Ch Sufeina Pastel, JW with the RBCC to Mr & Mrs K Allan and Mr & Mrs P Mahon’s Jazirat Zakiyyah.  DCC went to Mrs M. Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk, JW with RDCC to Ms C Andersson’s Ch Barakisch Niran Xorshid (imp).

Best Puppy was Dr J & Mrs E Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak.  Well done all

 

The Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club Championship Show will be held on Saturday, 21^st October 2006 at The Sports Connexion, Ryton-On-Dunsmore, Coventry.  There will be two rings, so judging for dogs will commence at 10a.m. and bitches a half our later at 10.30.  The judge for dogs is Ms M Evill with 60 dogs making an entry of 82.  Bitches will be judged by Mr N Stanmore with 80 making an entry of 98.  The NFC entry is 47.  A Silent Action will be held with funds going to the Festival and hopefully we will have our Festival Dog Cookies and Cookbooks available.  Welfare will have their stand.  Club magazines and calendars should also be available for purchase.  Please remember to bring something for the Club raffle.    If you need any additional information please contact the Show Manager, Nicola Quadling on 02085908457.

 

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEK ENDING 29^TH SEPTEMBER 2006.

 

Darlington Championship Show was held last Friday in the grounds of the beautiful Newby Hall.  We were looking forward to walking around their gardens after the judging and were pleased that there was special concessionary ticket was available to exhibitors.  Only one catch, no dogs allowed.  So what to do with the dogs, they can’t be left on bench alone, nor could one leave them unattended in the car as they are at risk from being stolen plus it was very warm outside.  In the end we had to concede that we could not visit the gardens and found something else to do. 

 

Our judge for Salukis was Mr Denys Simpson.  DCC, BOB was Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk JW with the RDCC to Mr & Mrs N Tovey and our own Ch Kasaque Jimna Sh.CM.  BCC for her third and qualifying CC was Mrs EA Macdonald’s Mabrooka Janina.  She was born on the 21^st December 1999 and her breeder is her owner. Her sire is Ch Baghdad Foreign Affair of Lokhandar (imp) and dam Ch Mabrooka Miraya.  RBCC went to Mrs D Garratt & Miss S Oakey’s Caryna Calisto.  Kasra Tahira Glenoak owned by Dr J & Mrs E Hudson’s went Best Puppy and Puppy Hound Group 2.

Well done all. 

 

Ann Macdonald was double elated as not only she had made up another champion but this was her 100^th Challenge Certificate with dogs owned by herself.  We shall look forward to the champagne celebration.

 

Most sadly I must inform you of the loss of an oldie.  Liz Stephen rang to say that she no longer has Ch Bedu Camilla.  Our thoughts are with her.

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 22^ND SEPT.2006

 

Tickets are now available for the Symposium at the subsidised price of £35.00 per person. The cost includes: admittance to the morning and afternoon Seminar sessions, coffee, tea and pastries on arrival, a sumptuous buffet lunch and a traditional English tea of sandwiches, scones, etc.

As there will be a limited amount of tickets available, they will be allocated on a first- come first-served basis. Tickets can be purchased in British Sterling from Diana Allan (jazirat@btinternet.com or telephone 01234 708658) or in any currency, using Pay Pal, through the SGHC Treasurer, Mr Don Everton (kasra.everton@btinternet.com). For up to date information on the Festival please check the web site which is www.festivalofthesaluki2007.com

Last Friday, Richmond Championship Show was held.  Our judge was Mrs A Birrell. BCC, BOB and Hound Group 3 (judge Mrs J. Minns) was Mrs A Faber’s Ch Sufeina Pastel JW.  RBCC went to Mr & Mrs I Rogers’ Labakan Chantilly.  DCC for his third CC, thus making him a Champion was Miss D. Duckenfield’s Tasia El Imrane.  He was born on the 22^nd February 2003 and his breeder is Mrs E. Metcalfe.  His sire is Ch Timaru Valkyrie of Jazirat (imp) and his dam Ch Altaya Tasmayah at Tasia.  RDCC went to Mrs EA Macdonald’s Ch Mabrooka Jayid. Best Puppy was Dr J & Mrs E Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak.  Well done all.

 

Ch Timaru Valkyrie of Jazirat (imp) has proved himself as sire producing top winning children in the last few years.  It would be interesting for his owners to let us know the names and numbers of CC they have won.

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 15^TH SEPTEMBER 2006.

 

At the request of The Kennel Club there will be an alteration in the dates for The Saluki Exhibition to be held in the Gallery during The Saluki Festival.  The Exhibition will commence, as before on the 3^rd September 2007 but will now close on the 18^th January 2008.  There is still time to submit photos of Saluki Art Works and memorabilia. Forms were sent out in the last posting of the SGHC, or can be downloaded from our web site, www. Festivalofthesaluki2007.com. Submission of art work is open to everyone and will jury by The Kennel Club.

 

Last Friday City of Birmingham held their Championship Show.  Our judge for Salukis was Miss Nicola Quadling  DCC, BOB and later Hound Group 1 (judge Mr Paolo Dondino) was Mr & Mrs AG Clark’s Ch Nefisa Baaz of Rhazias.  RDCC went to Mr & Mrs I Rogers & Mrs J Watts’ Labakan Lamerie.  BCC for her third and qualifying CC went to our own Kasaque Luzhana JW.  She was born on the 1^st March 2004 and her breeders are her owners.  Her sire is Ch, Fin. Nor El Hamrah Mehrab-Khalifa (imp) and her dam is Kasaque Jarvah.  RBCC was Mr & Mrs AF Parnham and Mrs D Copperthwaite’s Ch Aliya Rasmi of Amirah.  Best puppy was Dr & Mrs J Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak who later went 4^th in the Hound Puppy Group (judge Alec Mackenzie) Well done all!!

 

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 1^ST SEPTEMBER 2006.

 

We have had a busy couple of weeks with shows.  Sunday 13^th August Mrs CE Cartledge Was judging Bournemouth Championship Show.  DCC, BOB was Mrs A Ham and Mr K Hadfield’s Ch Baghdad Foreign Affair of Lokandar.  RDCC was Ms C Andersson’s Barakisch Niran Xorshid (imp Sweden).  BCC went to the newly crowned Glenoak Ishaara owned by Dr Hudson and Mrs EA Hudson.  RBCC was our own Kasaque Luzhana JW.  Best Puppy went to the Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak.

 

After the judging everyone was invited, by Nick Bryce-Smith, to Marie Bryce-Smith’s birthday party.  John Hudson made the toast to the birthday girl and we all raised our glasses in celebration.  Then we tucked into some wonderful nibbles supplied by Nick.

 

By the time we had dusted off our dog showing clothes it was Friday and  the Welsh Kennel Club show.  Our judge was Mrs D. Allan. DCC, BOB was Miss D Duckenfield’s Tasia El Imrane for his second CC.  RDCC was Mr & Mrs EA Shimmin’s newly crowned Ch Cranstal Quantum.  BCC, for her second CC was Mrs JM Pyatt’s Miskanda Caria Mia with the RBCC to our own smooth bitch, Caspians L’aliq Avec Kasaque. Best Puppy was the Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak. We were pleased to see that Tasia El Imrane won Hound Group 3, judge Mr K. Thornton.

 

After the judging the Hudson’s had a trilogy of celebrations.  Firstly, Glenoak  Ishaara becoming a Champion.  Tahira qualifying, by winning her classes, on the day, for her Junior Warrant, and thirdly, their friend, Ms Williams’ birthday.  We all raised our glasses again and toasted the occasion. Well done all!

 

The Festival is not far off now, just 12 short months so the schedule for events is getting busier.  We are now looking for some more sponsorship.  What we personally would like Is a “kennel” or a group of friends to come forward to sponsor coffee, tea, danish etc at City of Birmingham Show next year.  It will be a modest expenditure but one would be credited for their endeavour.  Please if you can help, contact Helen on: kasaque@aol.com or tel. 01635 268269.  If this is not your sort of sponsorship but would like to assist please let Helen or any of the Festival Committee know.

 

SGHC Newsletter should now be with you.  Di Allan has remained as editor even though she is no longer on the Committee.  If you have not received a copy or a schedule for the upcoming SGHC Championship please contact Daphne Tovey on 01245472692.  Please also note that you can now enter the Show on-line.

 

The Calendar competition winners have been announced: Most Relaxed, Helen & David Graham’s Daxlores; Rescue, Sue & Mags Kench’s  Gemma; Born Free, Martine Smithson’s Cairdean Cassab at Chisobee & Chisobee Seren Arian; Caption, Sheila & John Harmer’s Chisobee Anluan of Ukhaydir; Puppies, Daniela Van de Lichte with Ruweis puppies; Head Study, Catherine & David Murphy’s Leah (rescue); Saluki & Friends, Sue & Mike Oakley’s Teddy & Bedu Amelie Caspians; Saluki Art, Helen & Michael Williams water colour; Group or Pair, Annette & Brian Buckley’s Cranstel Quest, Mumtaz Sirocco and Mumtaz Centurion; Anythig Goes, Ann & Paul Shimmin’s Cranstal Quintessence; Action Pauline & Don Eveton’s Kasra Nadirah & Kasra Nimah of Glenoak.

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 18^TH AUGUST. 2006.

 

Kathy Webb, PRO for the SGHC has let us know that the Committee has co-opted Trevor Prior onto the Committe. The Committee has also decided that the charge for Symposium will be £35.00 not £30.00 as previously stated.  Upon reviewing the entire day, the Committee felt that £35.00 would more accurately reflect the costs which include entire day of Saluki talk, with speakers from around the world, plus refreshments.

 

Didn’t we do well at The Hound Show?(we mean the Salukis)  Last Saturday The Hound Association held their Championship Show.  As was usual for that show we were promised  brilliant sunshine mainly by the weather forecasters. Upon arriving what did we find, drizzle with a very dull showground.  The dogs were judged inside but later the weather improved and the bitches were judged outside.  Our judge was Mrs. Liz Stephen’s allocating CCs for Salukis for the first time.  BCC, BOB was our own Kasaque Luzhana JW with the RBCC to Mrs M Parker’s Khalils Phaedra of Classicus (imp)  DCC for his third and qualifying CC was Ms C Andersson’s Barakisch Niran Zorshid (imp)  He was born on the 18^th January 2000 and his breeder is Mrs E Andersson.  His sire is Nor Ch Latif Min El Akbar and dam Barakisch Javedani Liaqat.  RDCC went to Mr P & Mrs EA Shimmin’s Cranstal Quantum.  Best Puppy was Dr JA & Mrs EJ Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak.

Later in the day, under judge Mrs Eleanor Bothwell, Luzhana won Hound Group 3.  The Viscount Chelmsford Memorial Competiton (for Champions), judged by Mr Roy Metcalfe was won by Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk JW. And Last but not least Any Variety Hound Veterans judged by Mr Jeff Horswell was won by Mr K Hadfield  and Mrs A Ham’s Ch Baghdad Foreighn Affair of Lokhandar .  Well done all!!

Michael Williams

Kasaque @aol.com

 

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKING 12^TH AUGUST 2006.

 

While writing last weeks Breed Notes I was interrupted and upon returning to finish the job failed to include the breeding of Dr J & Mrs E Hudson’s Glenoak Ishaara.  Ishaara won her third and qualifying CC at Leeds Championship Show.  She was born on 22nd August 2002 and her breeders are her owners.  Her sire is Glenoak Gushyar JW and dam, Caryna Kleio of Glenoak. My apologies for the omission.

 

Last Sunday, 30^th July, Andy and Clair Chryssolor’s property was broken into and their young Saluki bitch, Poem, was taken.  Several Saluki owners and interested parties have been desperately looking for her in the usual places.  A breakthrough came today (Wednesday) with someone suggesting Clair look in the Horton/Datchet area near Heathrow.  Clair knocked on a door to hand the householder a leaflet with Poem’s photo and details. The woman at first did not want to accept it but did finally and looked at it.  She then told Clair her bitch was running wild next to the Reservoir near by.  The next part was more difficult, it was the matter of catching Poem,who was busily chasing anything that moved.  Clair did eventually and now the family is reunited.  The Chryssolor’s would like to thank everyone for helping to locate Poem.  They would especially like to thank Jane at Doglost, Ann Blake, our Rescue Warden and everyone else.  The Chryssolors have sent us the following:

In January of this year our seven foot, reinforced stock fence was cut to a height of five feet with the wires bent away from the garden.  When we discovered this we repaired it and thought we were more vigilant against people who want Salukis.  When will "they" learn that a saluki x greyhound, deerhound, collie, etc., does not make a speedy, endurance, biddable dog! My lovely Phoenix began to become unwell.  Nothing specific, just unwell.  He would recover, then go a little more downhill, recover but not quite regain. An MRI scan two months later, when he could tolerate a general anaesthetic,  showed meningitis with no discoverable known virus. Vet conclusion?  Slow, long term poisoning or a savage sedative overdose which led to a weakening allowing intrusion of an illness.  He is still with us but very ill. His liver is compromised by all of this which is the main concern at this moment.  

Then we had a second cut in the fence, in April,  but by this time Poem was with us our special lady, Phoenix's daughter from Sweden (Benita and Setffan Abu Baqr's) who was raised by Ingrid Romanowski until she could come to England under the Pet Passport Scheme.  Then our precious boy, Phoenix's son Pico, came from Belgium where he was raised by Sylvie and Serge (Tadj Mahal) until he could join us under the Scheme. Again, we thought our radar level had been raised. 

Then, ten days ago, the dogs began that frantic barking that says all is not well.  You all know your salukis tones but when it is at 2.15 am.....we called out to two chaps at our fence and they said they were controlling the fox population then they were looking for their dog and began shining a lamping torch around our garden shouting at us to show our faces so they could see what we looked like.

 

They left, we called the police and because there was no GBH or gun involved they were not interested but thought we had pretty dogs.  So helpful especially since they didn't know where Marlow Common is. 

My friend and neighbour, Lesley, who ALWAYS takes care of our salukis and lives in our house was in our kitchen on Sunday when she realized there were three not four salukis for supper.  Sometime between four and five "they" made a six foot cut in the fence but, this time, in our woods away from the road.   Andy and I had taken a three day weekend to join our Salukis friends in Sweden.  Believe me, this was the most perfect weekend for us in ages.  A fabulous show, great cameraderie, sportsmanship, great fun.  We had planned a day trip into Stockholm on  Monday with Benita and Staffan.  When Lesley rang with the horrible news we threw things together and prayed for a space on a plane to the UK.  We arrived home at 2.00 am and I went on to our computer.

 

By morning we had posters designed, were in touch with Ann Blake, saluki rescue, and Helen Williams, Kasaque.  They were my brains, my feet and my spine.  They thought for me.  Ann had the research and Helen had a disaster recovery system, both having lost salukis and they were on tap 24/7.  I cannot believe the support that has come through.  I am still getting calls from far flung areas I haven't been so people are downloading and putting up posters.

 

A great site is doglost.co.uk.  With a simple push of a button you can download a poster.  I belong to this site and any dog lost in my area goes onto my computer.  They have also initiated a slot on morning TV to publicise this new sport (or however it's classified) and believe me, the more you shout the more attention you get.  This is what helped get Poem back.   

 

Of course my mobile phone was always with me so after plotting my day I got in my car and began driving, talking and postering.  I followed all leads no matter how vague. Early morning and nights were spent on computer.  I had planned to go to a particular area I'm not familiar with but couldn't find the street so changed my plans and went near Heathrow airport and a huge reservoir.  I asked a lady if I might post a photo on her fence and she said, "why, your bitch is up there chasing sheep on the reservoir".  And there she was. I began running down a lane, kicked off my shoes and climbed a six foot fence.  Running barefoot up the sides of the reservoir (grassed where the sheep graze) I would catch glimpses of her but she was so terrified she was beyond reason and ran trying to escape this new predator.  She flew over two high barbed wire fences and I could only hope I'd manage to get over without puncture.  We got to the top of the reservoir and a concrete edge.  The reservoir is very low because of a leak and the drought and very, very steep. Thankfully, the fence seemed to be a barrier on a slope going down but not the slope going up so she made no attempt to escape downhill.  I don't understand this but that's all right.  I ran for one hour thanking all my hours in the gym but wishing I had shoes.  We finally came to a fence which ended at the lip of the reservoir where she was trapped and terrified.  Poem was several hundred feet from me and leaping back and forth assessing her chances of escaping.  I sat down for the longest 15 minutes of my life, held my arms open and called.  I talked about Phoenix, Pico and Zafi, bonios and chews.  I talked about walks, and home and toys.  Anything I could think of.  Poem never faced me but stood angled and sniffed the air, the ground and watched me.  She would take a step.  Then the whole process would be repeated.  Then there was a little jerk in her entire body and she finally looked at me.  She began a slow and very tentative step toward me but always side on.  She finally lowered her ears and that's when I knew she'd come home.  She began trotting toward me again, still side on, trotted to my arms, curled up and rolled and rolled in my lap.  She refused to stand so I carried her for half a mile, praying I wouldn't slip when I got to the fence and reservoir edge, then found a man who took me back to my car. Pico and she curled into each other and mumbled doggie things never stopping until we got home.  He seemed to present her to Andy.  The other dogs were overjoyed. 

Such a simple ending.  I bathed her and Pico in mange treatment (Helen's info) but when I tried to put a collar on her she threw herself against a wall, screamed and wet herself.  She has bare patches on her joints on one side so I can only think she was bound or tightly collared to a stone surface. She did, of course, bring a selection of passengers home with her. She is very, very thin and dehydrated so is on electrolytes in her water.  She will not be wormed until sometime next week when her system can stand the added stress. The sadness of this?  Someone has destroyed my security, my privacy, my safety and I can't get it back. This is my home where all this should really be taken for granted.  We now have to, yet again, upgrade our security with more lights, more alarms and more cameras.  

Still this is truly A HAPPY ENDING

 

We have received this note from Caroline & Michael McCormick Smith saying that “WE are very sad to have to tell you that our beloved Hector (CH Mumtaz Star Song) died yesterday aged ten and a half after a short illness.  The cause of death was internal bleeding due to degeneration of the spleen, which showed early signs of cancer. This is a grievous blow to us especially coming only a couple of months after the death of our younger dog Harry.

5th August 2006 

In last weeks breed notes we mentioned “Saluki International Annual Issue #1” is available, but omitted the contact information.  If you would like the magazine or further information on the magazine please contact Ken Allan on tel. 01234 708658 or email:  azirat@btinternet.com.

 

Tickets are now available for the Festival of the Saluki 2007 symposium to be held at Jesus College, Cambridge on Saturday September 01. 2007 at the subsidised price of £30.00 per person (an additional £10.00 per ticket has been donated by the Festival Fund).  The cost includes: admittance to the morning and afternoon Seminar sessions, coffee, tea and pastries on arrival, a sumptuous buffet lunch and a traditional English tea of sandwiches, scones, etc.

 

As there will be a limited amount of tickets available priority will be given on a first come first served basis.  Tickets are available from Diana Allan. Email:jazirat@btinternet.com or telephone 01234 708658.

 

Last Sunday, Leeds Championship Show was held.  The judge was Mrs J Knight-Messenger.  DCC, BOB and Hound  Group 4 for his third  CC was  Mr P & Mrs E A Shimmin’s Cranstal Quantum.  He was born on 17^th July 2003 and his breeders are his owners.  His sire is Ch Kasaque Jimna ShCM and dam, Ch Cranstal Incandesence.

RDCC went to Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk JW.  BCC for her third and qualifying CC went to Dr J Hudson &  Mrs E & Hudson’s Glenoak Ishaara
RBCC was Miss S Harms-Cooke’s Ch Mumtaz Greta Garbo of Timellie.  Best Puppy was Miss Harms-Cooke’s  Mumtaz Khamsin of Timellie. Well done all!!!

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 28^TH JULY 2006

 

Alan Lucas, secretary of the Saluki Welfare has sent us an update:

“The Saluki Summer Picnic was held on Sunday 28^th of May at the Old Barn, Westbrook Hay, Hemel Hempstead, organised by Elaine Rushton with back up from Ann Blake.  Elaine took everyone on a lovely walk over some of the Boxmoor Trust land, there was then a well-supplied picnic followed by a fun companion dog show.  This was expertly and cheerily judged by Jenny Startup, which altogether made for a very pleasant and relaxed day out.

The annual Saluki Rally was held on the weekend of the 8^th/9^th July at Audlem, Cheshire and hosted by Rosie and Chris Lewis.  The weather was just right for lure coursing on Saturday and there was a constant queue of eager dogs waiting for “their turn” to run, this was followed in the evening by a plentiful bring and share barbecue/supper in the Barn lavishly decked out in Bedouin style by Tania Stevens and Sue Taylor.  On Sunday there was an excellent lunch, again set out in the Barn, with raffles and things to buy while in the afternoon the Dog Show was well supported.  A different judge for each class provided great entertainment, especially the Fancy Dress in which the outfits and costumes would have graced a West End spectacular.  An enjoyable weekend which says much for the background effort that made it all happen.

So what is still to come?  The Lewis’s are again holding a Lure Coursing Weekend on the 2^nd/3^rd of September at Fields Farm, Audlem, telephone 01270 811070 for more details.  On the 16^th of September, David Hartley is inviting everyone to a walk in aid of Welfare starting at St.Peters Methodist Church, Riley St.,Earby.  Contact David at Riverside, 3 Greenbank, Schoolfields, Earby, Lancs. BB18 6QQ for further information.

If you have missed any of these events a reminder that they are all listed in “Saluki Snippets”, the twice yearly Welfare Newsletter.  Available by a subscription of only £5 per year (£4 for Senior Citizens) from Mrs Daphne Parnham, South Green, Maldon Road, Steeple, Essex CM0 7RT.”

 

We have spoken to Daphne Parnham, treasurer of the Welfare Fund and she has kindly informed us that at the SGHC Open Show £260.00 was made and at the Welfare Rally £1305.00.  Ann Blake has informed us that she has 7 Salukis looking for homes.  If you think you have room for just one more Saluki person that she can be contacted on 01727 826944.

 

Thursday and it was Paignton Championship Show.  Our judge was Mrs Gina Corcoran: DCC, BOB went to Mr & Mrs AG Clark’s Ch Nefisa Baaz of Rhazias with the RDCC to Mr K Hadfield and Mrs A Ham’s  Ch Baghdad Foriegn Affair Of Lokandar. BCC went to Mr  & Mrs A Parnham and Mrs D Copperthwaite’s  Ch Aliya Rasmi of Amirah with RBCC was awarded to Mrs D Garratt & Miss S Oakey’s  Caryna Nashira Best Puppy was  Mrs C Chryssolor Tadj Mahal Emraniizan (imp)

 

Tuesday, before we had time to take a deep breath it was the turn of East Of England Championship Show.  Our judge for this was Miss Jenny Startup.  DCC, BOB and Hound Group 1

was Mrs EA Macdonald’s Ch Mabrooka Jayid with the RDCC to Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk JW.  BCC went to Ch Mumtaz Greta Garbo owned by Miss S Harms-Cooke with the RBCC to Dr Ja & Mrs EJ Hudson’s Glenoak Ishaara.  Best Puppy was Kasra Tahira Glenoak owned by the Hudsons.

 

Saluki International the Annual #1 arrived on our door step about a week ago.  As always it is beautifully presented.  In the Editorial, Ken Allan states that he will no longer be publishing the magazine biannually but it will be published once a year during the summer “in a new bumper format”   Ken writes  “ this premier edition contains over a hundred pages of editorial matter which includes: A great portfolio of photographs taken by Herb Wells’ camera…over the years.  Rodney Thompson takes his Salukis on a backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada.  Lesley Brabyn shares her knowledge in an in depth interview.  Micaela Lehtonen visits Syria meeting countless beautiful Salukis”  plus reports from around the world.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 21^ST JULY 2006.

 

We have received a note from Chris Ormsby.  She and Murray have moved. They have said this is for the last time.  The new address is Midsomer Cottage 46 Beceshore Close, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos GL56 9NB.  Their telephone number is 01608 651074.  We wish them lots of happiness in their new home!

 

Last Thursday South Wales Kennel Assoc held their Championship Show.  Our judge Was Mrs Helen Graham.  BCC, BOB for her first CC was our own Kasaque Luzhana, JW.  She was born on the 1^st March 2004 and she was bred by Cm & HV Williams Her sire is Fin, Nor. UK Ch El Hamrah Mehrab-Khalifa (imp) and her dam is Kasaque Jarvah. RBCC went to Miss Sylvia Harms-Cooke’s Ch Mumtaz Greta GArbo of Timellie. DCC, for his second CC was Ms C. Andersson’s Barakisch Niran Xorshid (imp) with the RDCC to Mr & Mrs P Shimmin’s  Cranstal Quantum.  Best Puppy was Mrs C. Chryssolor’s Tadj Mahal Emraniizan (imp).  We were very pleased with Kasaque Luzhana was shortlisted in the Hound Group by judge Andrew Brace.  Well done all!!

 

 

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 7^TH JULY 2006

Mike Oakley has sent us the following harrowing tale

 “DOGNAP

In early June, Sue and I became part of the ever-growing list of Saluki owners/breeders who have had dogs stolen. In our case it was a 9 month old bitch, Bedu Amelie Caspians.  We were very lucky to be able to use a connection in the local gypsy community to locate her and buy her back. She was on her way to Appleby Horse Fair. The case of the three Toy pups you may have seen in the dog papers took place near us and had the same hallmarks. Telling the Police didn’t do us much good. One policeman told Sue no crime had been committed because she had not actually seen the puppy in the hands of the intruders. (So much for league tables).  The man who answered my 999 call said “we’ll try to get someone out to you in two to three weeks.”  They have other priorities.

To us, security has always meant keeping the dogs IN not keeping thieves OUT.  All the cases we know of locally have the same characteristics.

i)                    They were planned and targeted.  They were not the usual opportunistic break-ins.  Everyone locally knows you have dogs – including those you wish didn’t know.

ii)                   We were watched. Ours took place minutes after I drove away from the house.

iii)                 They were prepared: ours came with two large tins of dog food (SOCO couldn’t find any prints) and two leads, one of which they dropped.

iv)                 They obviously had a vehicle.  Try to see it and, if you want to interest the Police, get the number. Sue surprised more intruders ten days later and the fact that she got a number, which tallied with her description of the car and was traceable to a local address at last interested the Police.

We are reassessing our security.  Ironically, we were in the middle of installing 6’ fencing around the whole perimeter (over 700 metres) and putting in new gates when this occurred. But that was to keep the dogs in.  Now we are doing everything possible to slow down someone who tries to get in – padlocks on the all gates, which are not vaultable, intermediate fencing before you get to the dogs and so on.

It induces a bunker mentality.  We are unwilling to leave the place unattended, we are more suspicious of strangers, we are constantly thinking of more ways to deter or stop thieves.  It is a strange way to live.”

 

Last Saturday, Blackpool Championship Show was held.  The Judge for Salukis was Mrs Marion Spavin.  BOB, DCC was Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk JW, with the RDCC to Mr & Mrs N Tovey’s Caspians Lancelot of Tirzah.  BCC, for her first CC was Mr & Mrs P Shimmin’s Cranstal Quintessence.  She was born on the 17^th July 2003 and her breeders are her owners.  Her sire is Ch Kasaque Jimna ShCM and her dam, Ch Cranstal Incandescene.  RBCC went to Mrs EA Macdonald’s Mabrooka Janina.   Best Puppy was Mr & Mrs B. Buckley’s Mumtaz Sirocco.  Well done all!!

 

The magazine now has its own web site.  The address is www.salukimagazine.co.uk On the site, you will find,  back issues, the current issue and magazine merchandise. A just an early reminder that adverts for the “Saluki” due out at the SGHC Ch Show Deadline is 31^st July 2006.

 

Top Dog and Top Bitch on the SGHC system are Ch Mabrooka Jushua ShCM and Ch Sufeina Pastel JW 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES 30^TH JUNE 2006.

 

The Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club held their Open Show last Saturday at Bradfield Village Hall, nr Reading, in Berkshire.  The Sun Gods provided a most glorious day.  The Show Manager, Nicola Quadling, had arranged for a large marquee which covered most of the ring so while showing, the dogs were in the shade.  Everyone seemed pleased with this rrangement.  Outside the ring the competitors and spectators arranged themselves in chairs with shading from little gazebo’s, backs of cars or under umbrellas.  The usual club stands were there i.e. The Welfare, The Festival and Karen Fisher’s collars and leads.  The Festival stand made just over £180.00.  During the short lunch break a party was held to celebrate Don and Pauline Everton’s 50^th Wedding anniversary.  Don and Pauline provided a drink for a toast and a piece of special cake.  They were presented with a bouquet of flowers by the Club members.

 

The judges for the Open Show were Ms C Potts (Australia)  for dogs and Ms C Seymour for bitches with the referee Mrs D Hintzenberg-Freisleben (Germany). Best Dog and Best in Show was Mrs D Copperthwaite’s Al Caliphs Zobeyni JW, with the Reserve Best in Show to Mr A Rawson’s Ch Mumtaz Stellanova JW ShCM.  Best Puppy was Dr J and Mrs E Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak with the Best of Opposite Sex Puppy toMr S & Mrs J Macro’s Sefisa Jeevun.  Best Veteran in Show was Mrs Z Rawson’s Ch Mumtaz Desdemona.  Best Junior Handler went to Miss A Prior.

 

After the judging a most wonderful barbeque had been organized by Nicola. Except for the little incident when the barbeque caught fire and incinerated half the sausages, the cooked meats were quite delicious. There was an abundance of salads to accompany the barbequed food.  While eating the participants had an opportunity to freely chat with the judges.  During the desert, Jimna Tovey provided everyone with a glass of Cava and cake to celebrate his winning his Championship title. 

 

Kathy & Martin Webb have sent us the following: “Pennyworth Krug died very suddenly on 18th May 2006 at the age of 4 years 4months. He had had a very normal day and was asleep in a chair having been fed an hour or so before, he gave a short howl, Martin went to him because he thought he was stuck, unfortunately that was not the case, he was dead. Vetlab Services performed a full Post Mortem (which can be seen and will be given to the Health Officers) the Clinical Pathologist's comments are:- " The overall picture at the necropsy was suggestive of acute cardic failure and the inspection of the heart is quite suggestive of underlying cardiomyopathy, which could have precipitated an arrhythmia.  The blood results from the blood sample you sent for this animal were unremarkable, however blood testing, based on post mortem samples, are not reliable" (we had the blood taken within 30minutes of death by my own Vet). We would like to thank you all for the many cards, telephone calls and flowers we have received, we are totally devastated by Krug's death and these have been very comforting.”

 

SALUKI Breed Notes Week ending 23^rd June 2006

 

There seems to be some new toxic elements, easily available, that could be, potentially, harmful to our dogs.  When looking at the “Classic Saluki” site on the Internet we have found this very interesting article about cocoa mulch .  We have seen cocoa shells at the Garden Centres for use in the garden so we know it is available here.  The “bark” is used as a mulch around flowers and scrubs.  “My client was the doting owner of two young lab/golden retriever mixes. Over the weekend, they purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. They set the bag in their yard. Their dog Calypso, decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat so she broke into it and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical of her when she would get into something she shouldn’t have eaten. She was not acting lethargically in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly. Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs. Denise (Calypso's mom) wanted me to pass this information along so no one had to experience the same tragedy she went through.  In Loving Memory of Calypso." Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's. They claim "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of  degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."According to http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoa.htm that is not true.Cocoa Mulch contains a lethal ingredient called "Theobromine" which is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this product and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Theobromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effect to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells suffered severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.”

 

We were very sad to hear that Michael and Caroline McCormick-Smith have, sadly, lost their Mumtaz Clark Gable at 6 ½ years.  He lived a busy life with dogs shows, lure coursing and hare coursing.  Mostly he will be missed as a good friend.  Our condolences

to the McCormick-Smiths.  Zola Rawson has sent us the following “ results of MUMTAZ CLARK GABLE's post mortem were given to him on the phone by his vet, and they were inconclusive, but the probable cause of death was a brain hemorage, caused by a knock on the head during play in the garden.  The Post mortem report will be sent to the Saluki health Committee in due course.” 

Southern Counties Championship Show was held on Saturday the 3^rd June.  Our judge was Mrs Jenny Ziman.  BOB, DCC and 3^rd in the Hound Group (Hound Group Judge Ben Reynolds-Frost) was Mrs M Bryce-Smith’s Ch Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk, JW with the RDCC to Dr J & Mrs E Hudson’s Glenoak Inqi JW.  BCC went to Ch Sufeina Pastel, JW owned by Mrs A Faber with the reserve to Miss Harms-Cooke’s Ch Mumtaz Greta Garbo of Timellie.  Best Puppy was Miss S Harms-Cooke’s Mumtaz Khamsin of Timellie. We all sat by the ring side and admired the puppy classes. The minor puppy dog, bitch and puppies classes were full.  What a wonderful sight seeing the future of our breed.  It has been many years since we have seen so many puppies at one time.

 In the Breeders Group (judged by Terry Thorn) The Kasaque grizzles won 1^st Hound but had to settle for a second in the competition for Best Group on the Day. We will try again…its fun.

 

Monday, 12^th June Sylvia Harms-Cooke was judging at Three Counties Championship Show.  Her BOB, DCC for his third and qualifying CC was Nick & Daphne Tovey and our own, Kasaque Jimna ShCM.  He was born on the 28^th September 2000 and his breeders are Michael  & Helen Williams.  His sire is Int Ch El Hamrah Rammah-Sahir and dam Ch Kasaque Harina.  RDCC went to Miss D. Duckenfield’s Tasia El Imrane. BCC, for her second CC was Miss Pass and Mrs Lauchlan’s Devineerace Anya.  RBCC was Mrs P Cooke’s Kasaque Lydia.  Best Puppy was Dr J  & E Hudson’s Kasra Tahira Glenoak.  Jimna later won Group 4 under Hound Group judge Mrs I Dyke.  Well done all!!

 

Erika Tonder’s new “Sighthound Magazine” is now available.  The front cover is a beautiful photo of Buzz Faber’s top winning Saluki bitch, Ch Sufeina Pastel standing in a riverside setting, taken by David Paton.  There are interesting articles on all the usual

Sighthound breeds plus a couple of extra ones that we do not usually see in the Hound Group. Each breed has a section in ‘the Year in Review’. You can go on the Sighthound Web site

At http://www.sighthoundmagazine.com or contact Erika at 01726 825225.  Sorry we cannot go into any more detail as our copy has been borrowed.

 

South East Afghan Racing (SEAR) has a new venue, at least for a couple of months.  Because it is very expensive, I've only committed myself for the third Sundays in  JUNE and JULY.  That's  18TH JUNE   AND  16TH JULY .  This will give me time to get Intertrack teams together and, hopefully with heaps of support  (all other breeds very welcome), we might just break even. The track is in South Ockendon, Essex, so we are back in the right area!  Due to the cost of the track, I will have to put prices up, which I haven't done since I started SEAR in 1990.  We have the track from 1.p.m. to 6 p.m. and I hope to start booking in at 12.30. Directions are attached.  Please ring me for any further info on  0208 422 7756 or  07850  841108,  or e-mail me at :-   maria.niedzwiedz@kodak.com  or  southern.afghans@virgin.net.   Maria  Niedzwiedz
 

 

 

 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 9^TH JUNE 2006

The Ballot for 2008 SGHC Championship Show has now been confirmed with Jeanna Jaques judging bitches and Ian Veal, the dogs.  The referee will be Elizabeth Shard. 

The SGHC Open Show will be held on Saturday 17^th June at Bradfield Village Hall, Bradfield Southend, Reading RG7 6EY.  Judges are Ms C Potts from Australia for dogs With an entry of 45.  Ms C. Seymour is judging bitches and her entry is 44.. The referee and Junior Handling will be judged by Mrs D Hitzenberg-Freisleben from Germany.    For further information please ring the Show Manager, Nicola Quadling on 0208 590 8457 or email nqsalukis@ntlworld.com  There will be no break for lunch, judging will continue throughout the day and we will hold a Bring & Share BBQ at the end of the judging, so the judges can join in the celebration and mingle with all the exhibitors.  Plates and cutlery will be provided.  Please contact Nicola to inform her of your food contributions.  Also do not forget to send photos to Kathy Webb for the Saluki Calendar competition which will also take place at the show.

All Trophies won at this show last year, both points and others, make sure they are returned on or before the day to Mrs D. Tovey.  Tel 01245 472 692.

The Committee of the SGHC has written to the Crufts Committee regarding the benches at the last couple of Crufts.  We, and others were posted on the other side of the Beagle ring and their benching.  Our dogs were in a main aisle so it was impossible to see any judging and risky to leave the dogs.  So we saw othing and no one could even find us with the obscure numbering system.  The Committee has also asked us to convey that if anyone needs advice or assistance in any health related issues that they can contact either Jenny Ziman or Cecilia Andersson in complete confidence.

Saluki Welfare has taken in nine dogs this year and five are still looking for homes.  If you can help, please contact Ann Blake on 01727 826944.

Last Monday Bath Canine Society held their Championship Show.  Salukis were allocated classes without Challenge Certificates.  Our judge was Mrs A Moore. BOB, BD was Mr & Mrs Buckley’s Mumtaz Centaurus with RBD to Mrs Bryce-Smith’s Fargaze Persian Punch of Saruk .  BB was Mrs A Faber’s Ch Sufeina Pastel JW with the RBB to her sister (both the person and the dog) Miss S Harms-Cooke’s Sufeina Parador of Timellie.  Best Puppy was Miss S Harms-Cooke’s Mumtaz Khamin of Timellie

Well done all!!