Breed Notes Archive

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 1ST JANUARY 2016.

Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year. With the different deadlines for delivering Breed Notes, I am never quite sure which deadline I have made, for these notes to be read.

Sue Bounds has been unwell and has had to go into the hospital for surgery. She and her husband, Glen, plan to have a very quiet Christmas recuperating. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her in the spring, competing with her new champion.

A couple of notifications from the SGHC. They will be holding their AGM on the 20th March 2016 at 1400 at the Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, Oxfordshire. OX13 6RR. Kathy Webb would like me to remind everyone it is time to book your advert and articles to be included in the Crufts 2016 edition of “The Saluki”

LKA, was held last Sunday. I understand that because of restraints enforced on us by the NEC we are no longer allowed to ‘party’ at the show, as we once did. We did manage to find a corner in the back of the hall with a Christmas tree in the background with a little platform in front of it so we could take a few seasonal photos of our Salukis. It is quite sad, as the show would have been so much more fun with a bit of the traditional festival ‘bling’. While I say that the, Reindeer jumpers ported by many, did help to let us know what season of the year it is.

Our judge at LKA was Mrs Diane Cook of Tedandi Hamiltonstovare and Afghans. BOB, BCC for her third and qualifying CC was Diane Layton’s Anasha Al Noushafarin (Imp) Sh CM. She was born on 4th July 2009 and her breeder is Mr M Marco. Her sire is FR Ch Bajan-Latif Al Firdous and her dam Aut Ch Yalameh Elayah. The RCC & Best Veteran went to our own Ch Kasaque Miracle. DCC for his 2nd CC went to Debbie Copperthwaite’s Noushzad Caliph (Imp) with the RDCC to Jeanette & Alan Glkaister’s Ch Classicus Cassander JW SH CM. Best Puppy was Margaret Elliot-Ross’ Gorewater Rochanak. Well done all!!

It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Lin Hawkyard. A truly dedicated Saluki lover. She was born here in the UK but moved to Canada when she was in her early 20s. I would like to thank Starr White of Winstorm Salukis for sending me the following:

“Lin (Linda) Hawkyard, Lorrequer Salukis, Canada, died on Sunday December 13, 2015 after a tough battle with cancer. Lin was known throughout the world as a Saluki breeder and fancier, and the best compliment of all, a true dog woman.

Lin's Lorrequer Salukis, originally based on Burydown lines, incorporated many other great Saluki lines, blended together with her careful eye and knowledge. Lorrequrer Salukis have influenced, and continue to influence, Salukis around the world.

Lin worked with many Saluki groups and organizations helping with auctions, research and when a Saluki was lost Lin was in the forefront of the efforts to find it. She was very adept with her computer and used it, from a distance, to help anywhere she was needed.

Lin was diagnosed with cancer in February of 2013 and throughout numerous chemo treatments, surgeries and side effects she never lost her will to live or her desire to do more. She amazed everyone with her tenacity and strength and to the very end was making plans for next week and next month.

Lin had many friends in the Saluki community around the world, she was a mentor to many, and her loss has been felt deeply. As a group we have lost a friend that truly loved our breed and was wiling to put in effort, wherever needed, to support it.”

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 11TH DECEMBER 2015

Anji Jackson Main will be bringing some SGHC 2016 calendars to LKA. They can be purchased from her, at the show, for £9.00. Please make cheques payable to The Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club. For more information please contact Anji atEmail[email protected] or telephone number 07783 102741.

Dr John Hudson has sent the following: “Apropos of the discussion on falling entries of Salukis at Champ Shows, I see that the overall entries (all breeds) at General and Group Championship Shows has gone up 1.3% this year compared with last year. So presumably many of the reasons given for the decline in Saluki entries - increased costs, road congestion etc. - do not apply as these affect all exhibitors, not only Saluki people, and exhibitors in general are clearly weathering the storm. So the reasons for the decline in average Saluki entries - from 72.7 in 2011 to 53.1 in 2014 and to 49.7 this year - must be something specific to the Saluki breed. Maybe it is a reaction to the sudden increase in all-rounder judges as Ann Shimmin suggests, perhaps a fall in the numbers of puppies produced by show kennels, or simply a decline of interest in the Saluki breed.”

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 4th December 2015

In this weeks copy of “Our Dogs” the headline stated: “Kennel Club updates entry closing rules’   ‘Entries for a show must close at the time indicated in the Schedule and at the latest seventh day before the show opens’. It goes on to say: ’In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to including the seventh day before the date of closing of postal entries shall be counted when entering for any class’ They state that not all shows will choose to close at such a late date. The article states “Those shows taking place in 2016 for which a schedule has already been published are advised that whilst the published postal closing date of entries must continue to be adhered to, societies may request to extend their online entries up until the seventh day before the show opens”

The reason for this is that the Kennel Club states that around 90% of exhibitors now utilize on line entries.
Kennel Club Breed Record Supplement came through the door this week.

Nine litters born producing 59 puppies have been registered. There have been 5 importations, which are:
Al Muzdaher Desert Spirit at Yanjoy ( IMP BHR) bitch, born13/1/15 imported by Ms J. Mahoney, origin Bahrain,
Canapus Rodinia (IMP NDL) bitch born 20/04/15 imported by Mrs NJ Warner, origin Netherland,
El-Ubaid’s Shahmaan (IRL) Dog born16/09/11, imported by Mrs C O’Farrell origin, Netherland
El-Ubaid’s Utopia Mandana of Brookhaven (IKC) bitch, born 01/01/14 owned by Very Rev Fr D Gibson, origin Netherland
El-Ubaid’s Wah-Openthen at Brookhaven (IKC) dog born 23/04/14 owned by Very Rev Fr D Gibson, origin Netherland
One Show Certificate of Merit was awarded and that went to Ruweis Thamiin owned by Miss I Phillips.

So far this year we have had 104 Salukis registered compared to last year at his time we had 130. It shall be interesting to see what the total is after the January Breed Supplement is published

I would like to thank Joanne Mahon for sending the following note on the Correct Handling of Salukis
“I must bring to the attention of all current and aspiring Saluki judges at both breed and group level that these hounds should never be approached or examined head on before laying hands on them. At the time of individual assessment, Salukis and other similar breeds of sighthound should firstly be assessed in profile. They should then be approached side-on and confidently but gently lay hands on the neck or shoulders before moving your hands up to the head to assess teeth and ears. The rest of the body should then be gone over before moving to the front of the hound to look at the head, expression, front fill-in and forequarters.
Judges who look at these dogs head on in the first instance are making an aggressive or confrontational statement to the dog. The dog’s natural instinct is fight or flight and as the Saluki is not an aggressive breed their natural instinct is to run away and escape being handled by the judge. Even if the dog is not nervous by nature, Salukis and other sighthounds can be extremely sensitive to the wrong approach. It is not unusual, especially for younger stock, to be put off and in some cases their show careers can be ruined by an insensitive or unknowledgeable judge.

By means of our entry we give judges the honour, privilege and opportunity of handling our dogs. If you are going to judge our breed then do it correctly, taking the sensitivities of the breed into consideration, or please don’t do it at all! “

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 27TH NOVEMBER 2015.

Regarding our discussion on the diminishing entries at Championship Shows, Peter Yardley has sent the following:
“Ann's comments are interesting. I have never touted for judging appointments and I have been asked to judge at the Hound Show in 2017. The KC wrote to me and asked if I was still involved or interested in salukis because I had not judged or given CCs for 7 years. I had to send them details of interest in salukis, that was over 2 months ago and I have had no response and neither has the secretary of the Hound Association! The All Rounders and JDP judges seem to be a KC cartel that shuts out the breed specialist and favors their friends and included in this must be all the championship show committees. How do you penetrate this? I suppose the only way is to make a nuisance of yourself in the dog press.

It seems in defiance to all the odds we have quite a good entry at LKA. Where does credit for this lay? I think that people like to get together around Christmas time, distribute cards and just be socialable. If you are going, have a most enjoyable day and make it a party atmosphere.

2016 SGHC calendars will be available at LKA. I am not quite sure who will have them but if you see a committee member of SGHC they will tell you who has them. Calendars are also available on E-Bay.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKEND NOVEMBER 20TH 2015.

Last weekend the SGHC held a lure trial which was organized by Karen Fisher and Cecilia Andersson. It is the first lure trial I have had a chance to attend and I must say it was a lovely day. The weather was not wonderful but that did not dampen any ones spirits. It was a typical dreary November day that felt colder then it was and rain always threatening. We were provided with tea/coffee/soup and sausage rolls to warm us up.

The actual running of the lure was controlled by Surrey Lurcher and Longdog Club. They are experienced with lurcher racing so know what they are doing. We ran the Salukis as singles as the organizers wanted to make sure the dogs were keen and on to the lure before they ran them with another dog. Except for one or two older dogs all the dogs ran clean and were very excited about the whole endeavor. We were informed by Karen that next year we will be running in doubles. Anyone wanting to attend and are members of the SGHC are welcome. I will put notice in the Breed Notes and Karen will send out an email with information regarding upcoming meetings. A couple of judges for next year. Salukis at Paignton will be judged by Dagmar Kenis Pordham with Mark Cocozza judging the Hound Group. Gina Simpson will be judging at Driffiend 2016 with Marie Bryce-Smith judging the Hound Group there.

With the show season coming to an end, maybe it is a good time to enter some of the Open Shows. Luton Canine Society has Saluki classes with Andrea Ireson judging for the first time. Schedules are available from Fosse Data

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 13TH NOVEMBER 2015

David Crane, Secretary for the Saluki Welfare has sent the following: “Saluki Welfare is in urgent need of volunteers to help run the organisation. We need a new treasurer, since Daphne Parnham is retiring after many years of devoted service to Welfare. We also need a welfare warden in the south to replace Tania Stevens who is also retiring, and a welfare warden in the north in place of David Hartley.

We also need two new trustees for Welfare to replace Tony Parnham who is retiring, and David Crane who at the moment is in a dual role as both Secretary and Trustee. If you feel you can play a part in helping Welfare in the future and want more information about any of these roles please contact David Crane at [email protected]”

Helen Haywood had a very good day at the SGHC Championship Show with the Welfare stall: She has sent the following: Thank you to everyone who either gave donations to me for the Saluki Wefare Fund stall or bought Tombola tickets or any item from the stall at the recent SGHC Championship Show. I was able to bank just over £230.”

On a personal note I would like to congratulate Grace, granddaughter of Helena for having the most ingenious and handsome costume at the champ show. Lots of photos were taken of her so hopefully they will be in the next edition of ‘The Saluki’

The 2016 Saluki and Gazelle Hound Club calendar is now for sale. The price is £9.00 plus £2.50 p/p (UK) You can order them from Anji Jackson-Main, e:mail [email protected] or telephone 077177242
.In regards to the comments on diminishing entries at Championship Shows, I have received an e:mail from Ann Shimmin. Ann has done three interesting graphs to demonstrate her findings on trends at shows. The first graph shows appointments of judges in 2012,2013 and 2014. Second graph shows the year they first awarded CCs and third graph show the entries at Championship Shows. In her findings, Ann has found that some of the all rounders/JDP judges are judging every other year which is far too much. Some breed specialist are having trouble getting appointments every 6 years. This is not a comment on the quality of judging, just the frequency. She has also discovered that are entries are not going down but they have plateaued. Hopefully Ann will put these charts in the next newsletter of the SGHC.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 6TH NOVEMBER 2015.

A couple of weeks ago in the Breed Notes I wrote about my concerns regarding the reduction of entries of Salukis at Championship Shows. I requested comments so I am please to include an email I received from Peter Yardley. For those of you who do not know Peter. He was President of the SGHC, member of the Committee for many years, and has owned, exhibited and coursed Salukis in the near and distance past. Lately he and his wife, Angela have imported a bitch from Canada.

“Your comments in your breed notes are only part of the story. You read about the general decline all round in showing and it must be due to a combination of factors. Cost of going to shows being one, the cost of going to a Ch show being around £100 a go. Another may be a decline in breeders who show. If the number of salukis being bred has not gone down more may be bred by the 'fringe breeders'. But in my opinion it is the quality of judges and a different sort of show breeder.

The demise of coursing (lure coursing is no substitute) must be having an impact on the saluki. The working saluki cannot compete with the glitzy show type and the continental and US style of showing. In the heyday of our breed in the 70's and 80's we had the likes of Ernie, Hope and Helen Baker who showed their working salukis, moderate and well balanced.

The problem is within the breed members and the Club needs to do more about the problem. We need breed specialist judges who know what they should be looking for and to get that we need more intensive seminars with the right people talking about the saluki and not just about showing. Likewise we need to do the same for judges. Gone are the days of the good al- rounders who knew their dogs, Warner Hill and the like. Now we have people who are counting numbers and the judging game is all they are concerned about and being friends with their friends.

Angela found a note in the Dog World saying that Nick Bryce Smith had persuaded the Richmond show to have the breed clubs to nominate the judges. That is a step in the right direction it will help people in the breed get onto the upper levels of judging and select judges who ought to know.

Peter goes on to say:
“The possible knock on effect is with such low entries we will loose some of our CC allocation. At the moment there are some hounds getting CCs that really should not because they have some glaring faults, in which case the CC should be withheld, I remember the furor when Don Weidon withheld CCs.”

Yesterday the SGHC held their Championship Show at the Kennel Club Building. The facility is fit for function but not pretty so the SGHC had decided to give the building a ‘seasonal face lift’ as the show was being held on 31st October, Halloween.  Table were decorated with pumpkins, replacing the usual of floral arrangements. There were goblins hanging from the walls and lots of traditional Halloween sweets about if anyone wanted to trick or treat. Some of the Salukis even managed to deck themselves out in costumes. It made for a fun day. Vendors were selling Saluki dedicated items and all seem to be doing a brisk business. Andrea Ireson, Ruth Dann and Terry Ferris had arranged for a table to be placed with photos of Diana Allan plus a gorgeously decorated cake so we could all toast her life. Caroline Pickering brought cupcakes which were placed with Di’s cake. During lunchtime we raised a glass to our missing friend. Thank you to Andrea, Ruth, Terry and Caroline.

It did not end there…Obidiah, owned by Connie De-Souza and HeidiWoodgate brought along a liver cake to share with all the dogs as it was his birthday.  Happy Birthday to Obi and his brother Omar. There were many guest at the show and it was especially nice to see Hamad Ganem Al Gane from the Arabian Saluki Centre He brought along gifts to be given to all the major winners . He was joined by friends that had recently adopted two Salukis from Dubai. It was very much a pleasure to see Caroline Owen, who arrived part way through the judging. She arrived with her son. Hopefully she will be able to attend LKA. We wish her a full recovery

The show opened with a minute silence for Diana Allan. Judging commenced with the bitches, with Mrs Jenny Macro (Nefisa) judging. She chose for her BCC, newly crowned Alsahra Lalana owned by Sue Bounds. RBCC went to Ch Caryna Meilichia owned by Denise Garratt & Sue Oakey. Best Puppy bitch was Canapus Rodinia At Savuka (imp NL) owned by Warner & Hetherington partnership and Best Veteran was Ch Al Caliphs Nuray owned by Kathy Webb with the Best Smooth, Mouniir Har Kala Rachi owned by Kathy and Sybille Benoit.

Dogs were judged by Clair Chryssolor. Her DCC was Annette and Brian Buckley’s Hislome’s Kareef Sh CM (imp Swe) for his 2CC. RDCC, Best Veteran and Best Smooth was Ruweis Farid owned by Karen Fisher. The Best in Show was judged by Dagmar Kenis-Pordham. BIS went to Alsahara Lalana with RBIS to Ch Caryna Meilichia. Best of Opposite Sex went to Hislome’s Kareef Sh CM (imp Swe). Best Puppy was Canapus Rodinia At Savuka (imp NL) Best Smooth In Show Ruweis Farid.    Well done all!!
The new edition of “The Saluki” is now available as is the SGHC calendar. Anyone wanting a copy of either please contact Kathy Webb on 01737 353279 or email her at [email protected]

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 30TH OCTOBER 2015.

On Saturday 31st October 2015 the SGHC will be holding their Championship Show, at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ. Judging will be Clair Chryssolor for dogs, Jenny Macro for bitches and Best in Show is Dagmar Kenis-Pordham. Helen Haywood will be attending with the ‘welfare table,

So please remember to bring donations along for her to sell. There will be other table selling interesting and varied items with the Saluki in mind. Available also at this show is the launch of the 2016 calendar plus the new edition of ‘The Saluki’ the magazine of the SGHC. The Club always holds a raffle at this show so please bring along donations for the raffle. Caters will be present at the show so no need to bring along those sandwiches. I have heard there will be a few surprised on the day, hopefully no shocks.

Yesterday Midland Counties Championship Show was held. Judging Salukis and awarding Challenge Certificates for the first time was Martin Green. DCC, BOB was Ch Classicus Cassander JW Sh CM owned by Jeannette & Alan Glaister. RDCC with to newly crowned Mumtaz Hercules SH CM owned by Joan & Jimmy Cowie. BCC went to Denise Garratt & Sue Oakey’s Caryna Meilichia with RBCC to Labakan Chiffonier. Best Puppy was Canapus Rodinia at Savuka (IMP NDL). Well done all

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 23RD OCTOBER 2015.

The Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club Championship Show will be held on Saturday 31st October 2015 at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ. Dogs will be judged by Clair Chryssolor and bitches, Jenny Macro. The Best in Show judge is Dagmar Kenis-Pordham. Show opens at 9.00 am with judging to commence for bitches at 10.00 am and dogs at 10.30 am. The entry is 34 dogs and 37 bitches making up to 71 dogs with an entry of 75. Caterers will have food available all day long. There will be a few celebrations going on during the day so please join us for a fun day.

Last Saturday South Wales Kennel Association held their Championship Show. Judging Salukis was Mr Jeff Horswell. He chose for his DCC, BOB Ch Baghdad Karim Sh CM owned by the Hams, Bockman-Chato & Elliot-Ross partnership, with the RDCC to Debbie Copperthwaite’s Noushzad Caliph (IMP DEU). BCC wnt to Ch Jasmine of Canerikie JW (IMP ITA) owned by Brian Mansell and Josh Duddell with the RBSS to Fernlark Schussboomer owned by the Duddell and Mansell partnership. Best puppy was Al Muzdaher Desert Spirit at Yanjoy owned by Jo Mahoney. Well done all!!

The following was sent to me by Claire Jowett:”
Earlier this year Phoenix passed her Kennel Club Good Citizens Gold Award. Barley has just passed his Kennel Club Good Citizens Gold Award on his first time of taking it, having returned to classes just a few months ago. (He passed his Silver several years ago, then puppy Phoenix arrived and he had to take a Bach seat for a bit.)

They were both placed First in their respective Good Citizens Classes at Driffield Championship Show recently As I know you would agree, salukis are not known for their bid ability, so this is really quite an achievement . And to top it with championship wins each on the same day was truly fantastic.”

Lawrence Haywood has had a pretty tough time lately. As Helena was unwell, Laurence was taking the dogs out for their daily walk. When he came back he complained that his eye was bothering him and he was looking through a fog. Helena looked it up in the book and decided that a trip to the local hospital was necessary y. Upon arrival they sent him on to a larger hospital. It seems that Lawrence had a spontaneous retina tear and needed immediate surgery. So 3 hours of surgery and he is now hopefully on the mend. But it is not that simple, for 50 minutes out of each hour he needs to keep his head down. On top of that he has come down with a cold. Poor man. Hopefully he two weeks of this routine the doctor will relinquish and give him some time off for good behavior.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 9TH OCTOBER 2015.

Salukis owners, fanciers have appeared to have lost faith and or interest in the dog show scene. This comment is a result of the poor entries we are having at shows. Our registration of Salukis at the Kennel Club has not changed that much and this has been augmented by a great influx of import, so why are the entries so low? Just off the top of my head I would say that Crufts, Southern Counties and the Club Shows are the only shows that are being supported. On average most of the entries at the other shows have been around 35 dogs (often with a fair degree of absentees). Looking to the future and next years judges I do not believe the situation will improve.

I think we are getting far to many judges from the “Judges Development Program” who are being utilised by many of the All Breed societies. Some of these judges are officiating too often, as in every other year. Numerically we are now a small breed, so there is often little point for an exhibitor to return to the same judges. I put a lot of blame on the Championship societies as they are not trying to encourage people to come out to exhibit by giving serious thought to the selection of judges for our breed, but are instead are taking the easy option for judges, often looking at saving money by selecting those who judge multiple breeds rather than someone who might attract a decent entry. Southern Counties have been successful when adopting the latter strategy; it is a shame more are not looking at their success and taking a lesson from them. Any comments?

Yesterday Driffied Championship Show was held. Judging us was Denise Rogers. Checking at
the Higham Press Web site I note there were only 26 dogs available to be judged. BCC, BOB
for her first CC was Ms NJ & Mrs L Jones’ Canapus Victoria (Imp) She was born on the 21st
July 2014 and her breeder is Mr F S Van Der Drift. Her sire is Haefen Freespirit Flair and dam, Canapus Awn Rosemary. RBCC went to Lisa & John Hudson’s Ch Glenoak Kamala JW. DCC went to Joan & Jimmy Cowie’s Mumtaz Hercules with the RDCC to the Hudson’s Glenoak Kiyan JW. There were no puppies entered.

Please find below a partial list of judges for 2016.
Boston, No CCs Mrs Dawn Russell; Manchester, Mrs Sue Rabey-Wilkinson; Crufts,
Mrs Mary Parker; Hound Assoc of Scotland, Ben Reynolds-Frost; Northern Saluki Club, Paul Shimmin; Birmingham National, Ms Jenny Startup; SKC, Michael Williams; Southern Counties Canine Assoc, Mrs U Lennartz (awaiting conformation); Three Counties Agricultural Society,         Mrs E Stephens; Blackpool District Canine Society, Mrs Avril Davies; Windsor, Graham Hill;
East of England, Miss E Newton; Hound Assoc, Dr Francis Broadway USA; SKC, no CCs Ms E McKnight; Darlington Dog Show Society, Mrs C E Cartledge;  South Wales Kennel Assoc, Gavin Robertson; Midland Counties, Mrs Jeanette Cotterill; Ladies Kennel Assoc, Mrs Lisa Hudson;
SGHC Limited Show, Luke Johnson; Open Show , Sibylle Barjot and Referee Gabrielle Schroeter.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 25TH SEPTEMBER 2015.
This past week has not been a happy week as we have seen the passing of some of our oldies. Denise Garratt has had to say goodbye to two girls, sister but from two different breedings. They are Ch Caryna Calisto and Ch Caryna Nashira. Steve, Jenny and Laura Macro have had to say good bye to Nefisa Bajila at the good age of 14.5 years and Paul and Ann Shimmin’s Crantal Querida. We too have mourned along with our friend Angela Mann for the loss of Ruwach Zazou Al Monab. They were all part of families and our sympathy goes out to all their families.

Last Saturday Darlington Championship Show was held. Judging the Salukis was Mrs Jill Peak. BCC, BOB for her first CC was Elaine Sydney’s Multi Ch Daxlore Harani of Shaybani Esp J Ch. She was born of the 26th May 2012 and her breeders are Helen and David Graham. Her sire is Daxlore Dior and dam, Daxlore Carima. RBCC went to Mary Sanders Parker’s Ch Khalils Allegra-Classicus (Imp) JW Sh CM. DCC for his third and qualifying CC, went to Mr & Mrs J Cowie’s Mumtaz Hercules. He was born on the 5th April 2012 and his breeders are Miss A Cornock & Mrs H Cornock. His sire is Ch Fernlark Alsace and dam Ch Mumtaz Seabreeze. RDCC was Mr & Mrs Bloomfield’s Ch Glenoak Jabari JW Sh CM. Best Puppy was Mr & Mrs C Teasdale’s Delila’s Rose. Well done all
Any one wanting to take a trade stand at the upcoming SGHC show, please contact me regarding availability.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 18th SEPTEMBER 2015.

In the last couple of week there have been two shows to report on. The first is City of Birmingham. Judging us was Mr A Gjetnes awarding CCs in Salukis for the first time in this country. He chose for his BOB, DCC and Best in Hound Group, Jeannette & Alan Glaister’s Ch Classicus Cassander JW Sh CM. RDCC and Best Veteran went to Ch Baghdad Karim (Imp) Sh CM owned by the Ham, Brockman-Chato & Elliot-Ross partnership. BCC for her second CC was Sue Bounds’ Alsahra Lalana with RBCC to Elaine Sydney’s Multi Ch Daxlore Harani of Shaybani. . Best Puppy was our own Kasaque Salaama

The second show was Richmond. Judging us also for the first time with CC allocations was Miss Clair Boggia. Her DCC went to Jeannette & Alan Glaister’s Ch Classicus Cassander JW Sh CM. RDCC went to Ch Baghdad Karim (Imp) Sh CM owned by the Ham, Brockman-Chato & Elliot-Ross partnership. BCC for her third and qualifying CC went to Sue Bounds’s Alsahra Lalana. She was born on 31st March 2012 and her breeder is her exhibitor. Her sire is Sufeina Alain and dam, Bedu Delphine of Alsahra. RBCC went to our own Ch Kasaque Miracle from the Veteran Class. Best Puppy was our own Kasaque Salaama. Congratulations to Cassander for winning the Hound Group. Fingers crossed for the Best in Show.

Kathy Webb is in the process of compiling the upcoming edition of “The Saluki” the magazine of the SGHC. She has said that she is still taking adverts and articles if any one wants to submit them please ring her on 01737 353279 or email [email protected]

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 4TH SEPTEMBER 2015.

Last Sunday the South Eastern Hound Club held their Premier show. For many of us this show is rated very high on our calendars, as it is a social event plus a dog show. We had a lovely bring and share lunch, which everyone was invited to join in, under cover, as the weather was atrocious .   So good food, drink and company was the order of the day. Our judge, a substitute judge, was the Afghan specialist, Susan Rhodes. She was very fortunate as the classes were well filled, as they usually are at that show, just a bit smaller then we are seeing at Championship shows. BOB went to Kathy Webb’s Al Caliphs Nuray, RBOB went to Heidi Woodgate and Connie De-Souza’s Sufeina Jebel Ali. Best Puppy was Mrs J Griggs’ Behzad Aziz Akhtar. Nuray went 4th in the Group. Best Veteran in Show was Heidi Woodgate and Connie De-Souza’s Sufeina Al Anin.

It is with sadness that I report the passing of one of our oldies. Ch Kasaque Jimna Sh CM has passed away, one month shy of his 15th birthday. He was exhibited to his championship by the late Daphne Tovey. He sired three litters producing three English Champions, one German Champion and one Australian Champion. Other children have CCs in this country and abroad. Jimna was always a kind gentleman of a dog and will be missed by his owner Nick Tovey and his companion Shaadin.

Schedules for the SGHC Championship Show are now available. This coming week the newsletter will be distributed to all Club members with schedules included. If you are not a member of the Club and would like a schedule, I will have a few with me at Birmingham Championship Show and Richmond. Otherwise contact me and I will post them off. My telephone number is 01635 268269.
Congratulations to Dexter (Ch Classicus Cassander JW ShCM on winner a 4th in the Hound Group at SKC, this weekend.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 28TH AUGUST 2015.

On Wednesday 19th August 2015 we assembled to pay our respects to Diana Allan. The service was held on her birthday as a celebration of her life. As her passing on was so tragic, in an automobile accident, we all felt robbed of a family member, far before her time. The service was held in the beautiful All Hallows Church, in Dean, Cambridgeshire, where she had lived for many years. The vicar, Reverend Stephen Holroyd, who conducted the service knew Diana for many years as he too was a dog person and had met Diana often on walks. By his own admission he was a ‘Golden Retriever’ person. We heard eulogies from her son Dean Allan and her granddaughter Leanne Spick. Terry Farris spoke on behalf of the Saluki fraternity and Jazirat Saluki owners. The last eulogy was from a co-teacher at Shambrook Upper School where Diana worked as a very inspiring maths teacher. After we all assembled at a reception and toasted Diana’s birthday. We shall all miss her very much.

At the reception I had a chance to have a word with John Owen. I enquired how Caroline was doing. He said that she is improving and hopes she will be back at home soon. She will need to keep up her physio therapy for quite a while. Hopefully she will be well enough to attend the Championship Show. John with his other hat, as Hon Sec of the Northern Saluki Club has requested that I let everyone know that schedules are now available for their Open Show. It will be held on Sunday 20th September at Shirland Village Hall, Shirland Near Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6BB. Judging will be Andrew Sharp. There will be 3 classes which will be judged in the interval, by Mark Ord. For a schedule please contact John Owen on 0115 9305473 or go on line to Higham Press. Online entries close on Sunday 30th August 2015

I have received the latest copy of “The Kennel Club Breed Records Supplement”. Included in are the breed records for April to June 2015.   There were 3 litters registered at the KC with a total of 21 puppies. I am unfamiliar with any of their breeding (it would be wonderful if the KC database was available and I could look up and see what dogs are behind the names). There was one new importation, this dog was sire of one of the above litters. He is Halim Hawa Al Djiibaajah. He was bred by S. Horn and owned by Ms L Von Cadenhead. His origin is Germany. There was one Champion Certificate to Gemini Jeu D’Esprit for Anasazi (imp USA) owned by Clair Chryssolor. Junior Warrant for Noushzad Claudia-Classicus (imp Deu) owned by Mary Sanders-Parker. One Certificate of Merit to Classicus Czardas owned by Linda Goss.

Last Friday Welsh Kennel Club held their Championship Show. Judging us was the Hound Specialist. Mike Caple awarding CCs for the first time in Salukis. DCC, BOB and Hound Group 2 was Jeannette & Alan Glaister’s Ch Classicus Cassander JW Sh CM with the RDCC to Marie Bryce-Smith’s Kasaque Ra Frankel of Saruk.   BCC for her 2nd CC went to Denise Garratt & Sue Oakey’s Caryna Neferti with the RBCC to Josh Duddell and Brian Mansell’s Ch Jasmine of Canerikie (Imp)JW. Best Puppy was Jo Mahoney’s Al Muzhaher Desert Spirit at Yanjoy TAF (Imp). Best Veteran was Ham, Bockman-Chato, Elliot-Ross partnership”s Ch Baghdad Karim (Imp) Sh CM.

I have heard that the Windhund Festival, Donaueschingen will be changing it’s dates so it does not conflict with the Hound Association Championship Show, thus affecting either of their entries. Now, by popular demand I will relate how we all faired on our trip to the Windhund Festival. There were two judges so there was an opportunity to have two different opinions . The judge on the first day for dogs was Juan-Carlos Vasconsellos of Paraguay and bitches Sofie Lonn-Krigholm of Sweden. On the second day they swapped.
Each dog is judged against the breed standard and given a critique plus a grading.

On the first day Kathy Webb’s Ch Al Caliphs Nuray won a 2nd in Veteran but as the first was already titled, Nuray was given the Veteran CAC. Her younger Saluki, Mouniir Har Kala Rachi was 2nd in intermediate
On the first day our Kasaque Salaama was required to go into Junior Class as she was over 9 months old. She was placed 2nd.   She received the titles of Jgd Res VDH, JgdRes CAC Kasaque Raisssa was in the Open Class and given an excellent but unplaced. Ch Kasaque Miracle was placed 3rd in Champion Class. (She is a veteran here but with FCI rules you are not a veteran until you are 8 years old)

On the second day Kathy’s Nuray was place 3rd  in the Veteran Class and Mouniir was unplaced but graded excellent.
On the second day Salaama was place 1st in her class winning JgdVDH, JgdCAC, Raissa won 3rd in her Open Class and Miracle won 1st in Champion Class and Best Saluki Bitch. Unfortunately we did not go BOB as Multi Ch Qirmizi Ovation won, going on to be awarded Best in Show.

Cecelia Andersson’s Alsahra Dakota competed in a strong Open classes where he was graded excellent. Luke Johnston was also there handling a Saluki and Azawakh for his Italian friend. It was great fun being there and I am pleased that all our dogs were very competitive.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 21st AUGUST 2015.

The Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club will be holding a Lure Coursing trial on Saturday 29th August 2015. This event is for members of SGHC only. It is being held at the Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey KT20 5BN. For further information please contact Karen Fisher on [email protected] or telephone 01279 833855 or Cecilia Andersson on [email protected] or telephone 01538 369555

On Sunday 23rd August the South Eastern Hound Club will be holding their Open Show at the Hickstead Showground, West Sussex BN6 9HS. As usual we will be having our wonderful bring & share picnic co ordinated by Marie Bryce-Smith.  Any questions on what to bring, please contact Marie 01342 327573. Judging commences at 10.00am and we are first in the ring.  Lets hope for a warm sunny day.

Last Sunday, was Hound day at Bounemouth Championship Show. Unbeknown to many of us, in conjunction with the show, South West Hound was holding their Open Show. I have received the following email from Debbie Copperthwaite regarding this event:
“We entered and stayed on for the SWHC Open Show yesterday at Bournemouth Ch Show. I wonder with falling entries if this will be the way to go in the future for Club Open Shows. We had lovely big rings and plenty of space at the end of the showground and a really relaxed, friendly atmosphere for the event.
Salukis were judged by Michael Western and my Noushzad Calipha Orlie was BOB. Res BOB and Best Puppy went to Diane Layton's Anasha Al Noushafarin and Velourias Viva Vivienne was Best Puppy. Orlie went on to Best in Show under Bill Browne-Cole.”

If SWHC are planning on combining with Bournemouth in the future I am sure they will get a good entry as we are now aware that there will be two shows at the venue. I know I checked the dates for SWHC, on Higham Press and thought it strange that they would have an Open Show on the same day as a Championship Show and disregarded making an entry, for that reason. There was nothing to indicate that it was being held at the Societies site in the first instance.
Judging Salukis at Bournemouth was Mr Mark Cocozza.  BOB, BCC and Hound Group 4 was Alsahra Lalana owned by Mrs Sue Bounds for her 1st CC.  She was born on the 31st March 2012 and her breeder is her owner.  Her sire is Sufeina Al Ain and her dam Bedu Delphine of Alshahra. RBCC was Kathy Webb’s Ch Al Caliphs Nuray.  DCC for his second CC went to Christine Campling’s Classicus Conway Sh CM with the RDCC to Marie Byce-Smith’s Kasaque RA Frankel of Saruk.  Best Puppy was Diane Layton’s Velourias Viva Vivienne.  Well done all!
Congratulations to Laura Macro and Charlotte Steel, both girls have passed their ‘A’s with flying colours and shall be off soon to Bath University.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 14TH AUGUST 2015.

The annual Saluki Walk in aid of SWE funds organised by David Hartley at Earby saw 41 dogs, by no means all of them Salukis and 31 people turned out on what proved to be a dry day, to walk in the Yorkshire/Lancashire countryside. They also took part in fun classes, a raffle, a photograph competition finishing with the famous fish and chip tea. Helpers from David's Methodist Church, where the event was held were on hand all day with refreshments and a warm welcome. The day seemed as popular as ever and raised £400.00 for SWF funds.

The lack of notes for last week were due to Michael and myself with three Salukis, namely Smudge, Roza and Miracle making the long journey to Donaueschingen, Germany to attend the CAC Specialties for all Sighthound & Mediterranean breeds. Also attending the event from here were Kathy & Martin Webb with their two Salukis. Cecilia Andersson with her boy and Luke Johnston was there helping out a friend with his dogs. I will write more about the event in the weeks to come and how we all faired. One interesting thing that did occur, this show was National Speciality of the ‘Silken Windsprite’. We were sitting quietly in our tent, which everyone has, when were heard the roar of Motorcycles. This is not often something that one hears at a dog show so I thought maybe the Donaueschingen branch of the Hells Angles were invading the show. Wrong, the Silken Winsprite are an sighthound breed of American origin, so the organizers of the show decided to open the display of this breed with a display of American motorcycles, namely Harley Davidson, kind of like piping in the Scottish Deerhounds.

Last weekend was a big weekend on the summer show calendar. Two shows were held. The first of the two shows was the Hound Association. Judging Salukis was breed specialist Mrs Lisa Hudson. DCC, BOB for his first CC was Marie Bryce-Smith’s Kasaque Ra Frankel of Saruk. He was born on the 21st January 2013 and we were his breeders. His sire is Int Ch, Multi Ch Rostam Al Badaia and his dam, Ch Kasaque Miracle. RDCC went to Caroline and John Owen’s Caryna Khepri. BCC went to Josh Duddell and Bryan Mansell’s Ch Jasmine of Canerikie (Imp) JW with RBCC to Clair Chryssolor’s Ch Gemini Jeu D’esprit for Anasazi (Imp USA) Sh CM. Best Puppy was Emma Darby, and ourselves’ El Hamrah Mansur of Kasaque (Imp). Best Veteran went to Marie Bryce-Smith’s Ch Fargaze Persian Punch of Saruki.

The second show was Paignton Championship Show. Judging Salukis was the Hound Specialist Mrs Jan Pain.
Her BCC, BOB was Debbie Copperthwaite’s Al Caliphs Artemis for her second CC. RBCC went to Clair Chryssolor’s *Ch Gemini Jeu D’esprit for Anasazi (Imp USA). DCC went to Debbie Copperthwaite’s Noushzad Caliph (Imp) for his 1st CC. He was born on the 14th Jauary 2013 and his breeder is Mrs Imke Berndt. His sire is Swe/Dan/Ger Ch Dahaqim Baqir and his dam is multi Ch Pari-Was Ohfra-Orli. RDCC & Best Veteran went to Ch Baghdad Karim (Imp) owned by the Ham, Bockman-Chat & Ross-Elliot partnership. Best Puppy was Jenny & Steve Macro’s Kasaque Shabaz Nefisa.

*This was Jeu D’esprit last show in this country as she and her kennel mates have departed with their owners, Clair and Andy Chryssolor to relocate in Texas. She has definitely left on a high with two RCCS.

Well done all!!

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 31st JULY 2015.

In last week’s Breed Notes, the poem sent to me from Marie Bryce-Smith should have read “I give you the end of a golden string only winded into a ball it will lead you into heaven’s gate built in Jerusalem’s wall” by Wm Blake”

Diana Allan’s cremation will be on Friday 31st July at 11:30am at Bedford Crematorium. This will be a private service for family only.
This will be followed by a Church Memorial Service on Wednesday 19th August starting at 1pm. This will be held at Upper Dean Church followed by a reception in the Village Hall at the village cricket ground. Everyone is welcome to this service and the family hopes as many as can will attend. To help the family out with numbers of who will be attending please let Dean Allan know at 11 Baines Way, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5DP or email him at [email protected]

Helena Haywood has contacted me regarding the Saluki walk, which was held in June to raise funds for Saluki Welfare. Helena has just received another donation bringing the grand total to £199.00. Well done to Helena and it was a lovely afternoon for both the dogs and their owners.

Helena has also let me know that Grace Flasche, her granddaughter, who often attends Saluki activities with her, is in the Pediatrics unit of the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford. Poor Grace fell down in the school yard and hit her side. After complaining that she was feeling unwell her mother and Helena took her to the local hospital where she was scanned. They found that Grace had damaged her spleen and thought they might have to remove it. They have not taken it out but Grace must take thing very easy for the next 6 to 12 months. Not easy when you are 11 years old. We look forward to seeing Grace back at Saluki activities in the near future.

Good luck to Clair and Andy Chryssolor on their big move to Texas. Texas may have a lot to offer and I am sure it does but does it have any English pubs? They will be leaving soon with their four Salukis. We look forward to hearing “Tales from America”

Congratulations are due to Doreen and Eric Stansfield on their recent marriage.

A very big congratulations to Dexter, also know as Ch Classicus Cassandar JW Sh CM. He has finally done it, going Best in Show at Leeds Championship Show. Of course congratulations to Jeannette and Alan Glaister.

A few of us will not be attending the Hound Show or Paignton. We shall be travelling to the German Sighthound show at Donaueschinger. We have been hearing for years what a wonderful show it is so be fun to have a chance to show our dogs there. As far as I know attending will be Kathy and Martin Webb, Cecelia Andersson, Luke Johnston and ourselves. I shall report on our return.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 24TH JULY 2015

It is with great sadness that I dedicate these notes to a friend and family member of the Saluki
Community whose life was cut far too short. Rest in peace Diana
and Llyana.
Helen Williams
[email protected]
Diana Allan – An appreciation

Yesterday I was devastated to learn that Di had died, together with
Llyana, her imported  youngster from Finland, in a multiple car accident on her way home from visiting Sheila Harmer.

I am not sure when I first met Ken and Di but it must have been in the early 70s in Somerset
where they saw me with my salukis and decided that that the saluki was to be the breed for
them.

After Ken’s death Di said ‘he was my rock and now I do not know what I will do’, but with
a strongly supportive family and village community she did pull through. Ken and Di were
an inseparable couple, they worked as a team and not only will they be remembered for their
salukis but more importantly for their contribution to the understanding of the breed as a whole
and their commitment to the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club. I will miss the smiling look in her
eyes, the wagging pencil in hand of the school mam at meetings and the ‘well done’ when she
approved.

Di was secretary of the Club for several years when I was chairman of the committee and Ken
was later secretary when I was president. Their knowledge of the breed, its history and the
Club was an invaluable asset and it was such a pleasure to work with them both.

My thoughts are with their family at this time, it is such a tragic loss for us in this country and
also for all her friends around the world. Di will be sorely missed
Peter Yardley
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It was suddenly sad things about the death of Diana Allen.
I’m very very sad. I remember like yesterday, The festival of the Saluki 2007.
She had good works on the SGHC Club events,
Ken Allen was a good judge at the Club Championship Show.
Her family also be sad in this tragic accident.
I hope as she becomes shining star.

Shuichi Suda
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From the moment we made our first puppy enquiry, Di became a friend and that friendship
just grew stronger as the years passed. Over the years as the dogs grew up and we grew
older Di continued to support, encourage and guide us, she always told us that she would
mentor us as she was mentored by the late Hope Waters. Di would let us learn about the
breed ourselves, she wouldn't criticise our judgment but would quietly let us question it. How
we would envy her eye for a nice saluki, it seemed to come so natural to her, she still had so
much more to teach and give.
Diana's death along with young Saluki, Liyana, has come as a great shock to us. Di was an
ambassador for her beloved salukis and she made friends where ever she judged. We were
always invited to travel overseas with Di when she had a judging appointment, it was like
being on a school trip with the teacher, Di would introduce us to so many new people
which was always immensely enjoyable however you knew that you would be expected
to remember these names and faces and what saluki lines they had. She had such a wealth
of knowledge which we can only wish for. We truly feel blessed to have had the opportunity t
o have known her as well as we did. Knowing Di for us went far beyond friendship.
She was our "saluki mum"
Andrea Ireson, Ruth Dan, Terry Farris.
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There are no words to express the heartbreak of loosing such a dear friend, Di
“I give you the end of a golden string only winded into a ball it will lead you into heaven’s
Gate building Jerusalem’s wall” William Blake
Marie Bryce Smith
'

The loss of Diana Allan in a tragic motor accident; along with Liyana her lovely young
Saluki, has left a massive void, not only for her family and closest friends and colleagues,
but also for those within the Saluki world not only here in the UK, but around the globe.
Many will write of her invaluable contribution to our breed and of the successful Jazirat
salukis, my tribute to Di is on a more personal level.

Coming into the breed much the same period as both Ken and Di.. we soon became
acquainted. Initially as fellow exhibitors, then as judges, SGHC secretary and latterly as
dear friends.I always found Di (and Ken) to be kind, approachable, generous with time
and resources.
I accompanied Di on her first appointment judging in Germany and we enjoyed a few days
holiday there with friends and wonderful hosts Val and Peter Seitlinger. We really had a
really good laugh and could talk Saluki and life in general with ease. Di was at my first
judging appointment in Germany... As the consummate organiser she was soon visiting
the show management, ensuring that my overdue expenses were reimbursed. Post judging
we would discuss our reasons for placing certain dogs and regardless of whether our
thoughts coincided or not, we always found these conversations stimulating and enjoyable.

When we moved to Northamptonshire our friendship grew and when wanting to use Kyrie
to Nefisa Sariyyah it was Di who helped persuade Joanne and Paul that it would be a good
idea. Thankfully it provided us with the very successful B litter and Di's persuasiveness was
vindicated. When Ken and Di judged in Australia my parents minded the salukis and home
for them.
Ken and Di were our nearest Saluki neighbours and friends in Northants. She and l
attended ring-craft together or as Di jokingly called it 'stand your dogs'. Di also attended
the birth of our last litter weighing and recording each pups details with her usual efficiency.
  We also regularly visited each other socially. I know she was sad when Steve, Laura and
l moved back 'home' to Devon For us leaving Ken and Di was our one big regret. However,
we remained in good contact and whenever they came to stay nearby at Kitley House we
always met up.... Plus at shows of course.
The death of Ken was a dreadful loss to Di, but with help she found her way forward and
had much lined up, which she was really looking forward to.
Di loved teaching, hence her late retirement. She took a genuine interest in Laura's
education particularly in mathematics. even in conversations this year giving Laura
invaluable advice.
Our dear friend has been tragically taken from our lives but will never be extinguished
from our memories.
Thank you Di... You were truly a special lady and much loved friend. '
Jenny Macro

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEK ENDING 17TH JULY 2015.

The South Eastern Hound Club will be holding their 48th Premier Open Show on Sunday 23rd August 2015. Unfortunately, our judge Dibby Derfield is unable to fulfill her judging assignment because her husband Harry is unwell. We wish Harry a speedy recovery and look forward to Dibby judging again in the future.

The dog world has lost one of their great characters with the passing of June Minns (Juneric) We have not seen her around the dog show circuit for the last few years, which is a great pity. She was best known in whippets but also showed Borzois, Italian Greyhounds, Greyhounds and Finnish Spitz.
One of her last dogs was a Saluki called “Lady"
(Ch Sufeina Phantom) bred by Buzz Faber. Lady was a beautiful Saluki who suffered from two unfortunate tendencies , one being that when she looked at food she put on weight; additionally she was stubborn. June was always on the prowl for someone different to show Lady, as she would often perform better in the ring for strangers! Although Saluki arrived latterly in June’s life, she was always an admirer of them.

Horses were also a key part of June’s life as a child, riding both for pleasure and competition- I have even heard that she worked in a circus with them. June lived life to the full at all times and was known all over the world.
Rest in peace, June.

The first show I have to report on is Windsor. The weather was perfect, and the setting was lovely as always. Following the recent marriage of Diane Layton to 'Smithy,' who is our latest addition to the Saluki community. Smithy generously delivered a lovely glass of Pimps to everyone. Overall, it was as a dog show should be. Judging Windsor was breed specialist, Marie Bryce Smith. DCC, BOB gaining his first CC was Janet and David Steel’s Dawnchase Zamir. Ably handled by their daughter Charlotte He was born on the 17th April 2010 and his breeders are Mr J & Mrs L Fitzgerald. His sire is Kirman Bashaar at Fernlark (imp) and his dam is Fernlark Roussanne at Dawnchase. RDCC went to Jeannette & Alan Glaister’s Ch Classicus Cassander JW, Sh CM. BCC went to Clair Chryssolor’s Ch Gemini Jeu D’Esprit for Anasazi (imp USA) ShCM. with the RBCC going to Josh Duddell and Brian Mansell’s Ch Jasmine of Canerikie (imp) JW. Best Puppy was Jenny & Steve Macro’s Kasaque Shabaz Nefisa. Best Veteran was Pauline Spilsted’s Jeshins Dynamic Diva.

At East of England show I met up with some people involved with ‘DogTrac’- this is a tag that you attach to your dog’s collar, and if your dog goes missing an “app” will let you know where he is. The information says it is a smart tag using the latest NFC (near field communication) and QR code technology. You also get instant SMS and email alerts when your dog has been found. To purchase a tag, the price was quite reasonable at £10.00. I was given a quick demonstration and I thought it was quite amazing! To find out more, look at their web site at www.dogtrac.com or telephone 01223 790100.

It seems to me that the start of judging at dog shows is beginning at earlier times in the morning than previously. I am not sure why since the numbers entries to the shows, in general, are decreasing. Our start time at East of England was 9am, which in turn meant a 5am start for many of us. 10am is a much more reasonable time to start; although by leaving a little earlier you do avoid some of the rush hour traffic.
Judging us at the East of England show was the hound specialist, Paul Singleton. He chose for his DCC, BOB Jeannette & Alan Glaister’s Ch Classicus Cassander JW, ShCM. with the RDCC going to Annette & Brian Buckley’s Hisilome’s Kareef ShCM. BCC for her first CC went to the winner of junior 'Caryna Neferti' owned by Denise Garratt and Sue Oakey. She was born on the 7th June 2014 and her breeder is Denise Garratt. Her sire is Ch Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW and his dam, Ch Caryna Meilichia ShCM. RBCC went to Josh Duddell and Brian Mansell’s Ch Jasmine of Canerikie (imp) Best Puppy was Kasaque Shabaz Nefisa owned by Jenny & Steve Macro.

It is with great sadness that I report the death of Diana Allan (Jazirat Salukis) She died on Sunday 12th July 2015 in a road accident with her beloved Saluki, Liyana (El Hamrah Liyana) beside her. No details of her funeral are available at this time but I will let everyone know as soon as I hear. What a very sad time this is for all of us, our condolences to her family and the Saluki community who have been robbed of a very vibrant person. In next week’s Breed Notes I will have a full obituary and would appreciate a contributions.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 3RD JUly 2015

Last Sunday we went on the ‘Saluki meander’ arranged by Helena Haywood on behalf of the Saluki Welfare. Weather was perfect for the meeting on the village green in the unique community of the “Jordans”, a Quaker’s village It was father’s day so many local families plus their extended families were having barbeques. The smells were wonderful and I was quite jealous not to be included! Everyone had pre-booked for the walk so Helena knew exactly whom to expect, there were a few late comers gratis of the M25
We walked about 3 miles through the Buckinghamshire countryside, testing our puppies abilities on coping with new things, like turnstiles. All the dogs were wonderful with not a rude word spoken between them even though there were heathens in our midst like lurchers and an Elkhound. It was really most enjoyable. After we returned to the village hall where we had a delicious ‘tea’, and the obligatory quiz. A big thank you to Helena and her husband, Lawrence for providing us with a wonderful walk, tea, topping it off by making money for Saluki Welfare.

Stuart Mottershaw from Jersey, The Channel Islands, has sent me notification that at the latest Jersey Show, Ulmarra Bollinger was BOB, Hound Group Winner and awarded the Jersey CC the judge was Mr Chris Atkinson and later he was chosen Best in Show by Peter Young. Diesel is co-owned by Wendy Marshall from Guernsey and Stuart Mottershaw from Jersey. Not sure is there a title for Jersey Championship? Like JCH?

Yesterday Blackpool Championship Show was held. Our judge was John Walton-Haddon (Ilsham). BCC, BOB and Hound Group 1 was Josh Duddell and Bryan Mansell’s Ch Jasmine of Canerikie JW with the RBCC to Ann & Paul Shimmin'’s Hislome’s Keepsake for Cranstal (imp) DCC went to Lisa & John Hudson’s Ch Glenoak Kiyan JW with the RDCC to Jeannette & Alan Glaister & Mary Parker Sander’s Ch Classicus Cassander JW ShCM. Best Puppy was Velourias Agent Velvet Glencathra owned by Mrs M & Mr A Hudson. We shall keep our fingers crossed for Jasmine and her Handler Luke Johnston in the Best in Show ring. It has been a very long time since a Saluki has gone BIS at an all breed Championship Show. Can anyone refresh my memory?

A couple of days ago, I had to take one of the dogs to the veterinary surgery. Whilst sitting waiting for our appointment I started chatting with a gentleman with a young gundog. I asked how old she was, he replied that she was 11 months. She was on the smaller size for her breed so I enquired about that to be told she was just within the standard. He proceeded to tell me she was intended as a ‘brood bitch’. It was his wife’s thing and she kept 8 of this particular breed for breeding. He said some were too old now but the others were there for breeding purposes. I asked how many litters each bitch had which was answered by 4 because of the change in KC rules. They used to have 6 litters.He said that all the bitches were health tested and they were good breeders because they were members of the Kennel Club Assured Breeders Scheme. As someone pointed out to me it is like have the red tractor on food you purchase …the manufacturer pays a yearly fee and that is all they need. I am quite horrified to hear that the sole purpose of that lovely happy puppy was either to be in whelp, rearing a Iitter or recovering from being in whelp prior to having another litter. Do you think they are paying tax on this business, not that that matters so much to me... it is much more the ethics that bothers me.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 26TH JUNE 2015.

A reminder from David Hartley that there will be a walk in aid of Saluki Welfare funds on Saturday 18th July 2015 . The walk will start at 10am from St Peter’s Methodist Church, Riley Street, Earby BB18 6NX. This is between Colne, Lancs and Skipton, Yorks. It is open to all breeds plus non showing and rescue saluki owners, especially welcomed. The itinerary is 10am-11 meet at the Church for tea/coffee, which will be provided.    11.15 walk in surrounding countryside led by members of the local walking group. Long version about 5 miles or you can turn back after 2 miles.
13.15 Time to eat packed lunch, chill or visit the pub. Tea and biscuits provided by the church.
14.30 Simple Saluki quiz, fun classes sponsored by Cobbydog Dog, photo competition, raffle. Meet my Dog Competition (Introduce your dog and tell his/her story to the audience in 2mins or less.) etc.
After, presentation of Trophy for Best in Walk.
16.30 The famous Fish and Chip Tea. All this for £7.00 in aid of Welfare Funds. Fish and Chip are £4.50. For further information please contact
David James Hartley, Riverside, 3 Greenbank, Schoolfields, Earby, Lancs. BB18 6QQ as soon as possible. Telephone 01282 842617 or email
davidjhartlety @ hotmail.com

Last Saturday the SGHC held their Open Show, the weather was not kind as it drizzled all day. Fortunately the venue had some cover for us all to huddle under. Judging dogs was Mrs Ruth Dann and bitches, Miss Cecilia Andersson with Mrs Trish Wells as the referee. Best Dog and Best in Show was Liz Stephen’s Alsahra Aslan Bedu. He was born on 31st March 2012 and bred by Sue Bounds. His sire is Sufeina Al Ain and dam Bedu Delphine of Alsahara. Reserve Best Dog was Annette & Brian Buckley’s Hislome’s Kareef. Best Bitch, Best Veteran and Reserve Best in Show, was our own Ch Kasaque Miracle, Rest best bitch was Clair Jowitt’s Canapus Mistral Under Barleymoon (imp Ndl). Best Puppy was Nicola Warner & Linda Jones’s Canapus Victoria (imp Ndl) TAF. Best Smooth went Pauline Spilsted, Sheila Stoneman and J Parker’s Alsahra Alula for Jeshins. The Club raffle made £118.00. A big thank you to those that assisted on the day as without you, the small Committee would not be able to put on our Club events and of course Arden Grange dog food for their generous donations.

Helena Haywood who is in charge of the Saluki Welfare stall would like me to thank everyone who either donated to or bought from the stall at the show. They were able to bank £143.50, which is very respectable amount.

Daphne Parnham has sent the following:
“The Saluki Welfare Fund event was held after the SGHC Open Show on 13th June 2015.
Trish Wells who was Referee for the SGHC open Show kindly judged for us. Our thanks must go to the following Wendy Marshall who donated two beautiful collars one for the Handsomest dog and one for the Prettiest Bitch. Kathy Webb had organised prizes from Arden Grange for the 1st prize winners and a token for the Best Rescue and Tony Parnham provided a bottle of wine for each 1st prize winner.
The results are as follows:
Handsomest Dog.     1st Mr & Mrs Buckley’s Kareef. 2nd Mrs Crane’s Rafi.   3rd Miss Quadling’s Jenson. 4th Mrs Monk-Schenk’s Niagra.
Prettiest Bitch    1st Mr & Mrs Everton’s Zeleka. 2nd Mrs Davies’ Nunki 3rd Mrs Metclfe and Mr Green’s Kizzie. Mrs Stoneman’s Silver lady. 5th Mrs Davies’ Sherzan.
Best Rescue 1st Mr Anderson’s Angel. 2nd Mrs Crane’s Tasmin.
Our thanks must go to Trish for judging and who said that she had enjoyed it and wished that there had been two first prizes for the Rescues. The Saluki Welfare Fund thanks everyone who entered and a total of £25.00 was raised.”

On Sunday 19th July there will be a Fun day at the Swan, Three Mile Cross, Reading Berks. This is at exit 11 off the M4 motorway. All Salukis are welcomed to attend. For further information, please contact Jenny Dove on 01189883674

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 12TH JUNE 2015

Last Saturday after the Saluki judging at Southern Counties Championship Show, by kind permission of the SCCS Society the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club held their Limited Show. Usually this show is held in February but because of a mix up in dates for the venue, the show had to be cancelled at the last moment. So after the SCCS judging, we were invited to a fabulous feast of sandwiches, cakes, fruit and drinks provided by “The Saluki” the official magazine of the Saluki or Gazelle hound Club. The results of the show are:
Best in Show went to Ann Redway and Mike Lewis’ Kasaque Ra Abdur Rashid with the Reserve Best in Show to the Annette and Brian Buckley’s Hislilome’s Kareef (Imp Swe). Best of Opposite Sex went to Anne and Paul Shimmin’s Hisilome’s Keepsake for Cranstal (Imp Swe). Best Puppy in Show was Caroline & John Owen’s Caryna Khepri with the Best of Opposite Sex Puppy to Denise Garratt & Sue Oakey’s Caryna Neferti Sh CM. Best Veteran was Clair Chryssolor’s Abu Baq’s Gazal Galiya for Anasazi (imp) with Best Smooth to Kathy Webb and Sybelle Benoit’s Har Kala Rachi Mouniir (Imp Bel)
Well done all!

We would like to say a big thank you to Southern Counties Canine Association for accommodating us and to Arden Grange for their continued sponsorship.

Congratulations to Ann Redway and Mike Lewis on the announcement of their engagement. They plan to wed next year.

Today,Three Counties Championship Show, was held and judging us was Mr Frank Cane. BCC, BOB was Diane Layton’s Anasha Al Noushafarin (Imp) Sh CM for her 2nd CC. The Reserve BCC went to Deborah Copperthwaite’s Noushzad Calipha Orlie. DCC went to Ch Baghdad Karin (Imp) Sh CM owned by Steve Ham, Paula Bockman-Chato and Margaret Elliot-Ross. RDCC was Christine Campling’s Classicus Conway Sh CM. Best Puppy was Ms N Warner & Mrs L Jones’ Canapus Victoria TAF (Imp). Congratulations to Ch Baghdad Karin (Imp) and his owners for winning The Eukanuba Champions Stakes on the day. We shall have to wait and see if he manages to win the overall stakes. Well done all!

It seems a bit strange but next week the SGHC will be holding their Open Show. The show will be held at the Dobermann Club Training & Showground, Digswell, Herts AL6 0BU on Saturday 13th June 2015. Show opens at 9.30 with the judging starting with dogs at 10.30 am, followed by bitches. Judging dogs is Mrs Ruth Dann and bitches Miss Cecilia Andersson with the referee Mrs Trish Wells. The entry is 33 dogs and 42 bitches with 5 entries to be judged jointly in the Brace Class. There will be a SGM during the Show to view and accept the accounts

The Show finishes with a Parade of the Rescued Salukis who will be presented with a rosette, sausage and Arden Grange goodies, this is organized by David Crane contact: [email protected]. The Welfare Fund will be using the venue for a few events, please stay and enjoy the fun. Wendy Marshall has kindly donated two beautifully embellished collars, which will be presented to the Prettiest Bitch & Handsomest Dog . Additionally there are special prizes for the Best Fancy Dressed Dog & Best Rescue, come and take part, open to all salukis. Contact Daphne Parnham for more details: [email protected]

At the Open Show there will only be limited refreshments available, if anyone can spare some time during the day to help in the kitchen it will be appreciated. Contributions of cakes, raffle prizes and welfare items will be most welcome. Last but not least the Calendar 2016 Competition, come to the Club House, view and vote for the photos you like best.

As most of you know our Trophy secretary is ill and was unable to send out notification on returning trophies. If you have an Open Show or a Club annual trophy, please return it to the show. Thanks

The SGHC Committee has said that anyone wanting to learn about the Saluki to please do come along, we are more than happy to give advice or mentoring

We have received the schedule for the 48th South Eastern Hound Club to be held on Sunday 23 August at Hickstead Showground, West Sussex BN6 9HS
Judging Salukis will be Dibby Derfield with 6 classes. In my opinion this is one of our nicest shows with a wonderful bring and share lunch. Schedules can be obtained from Val Meer on telephone 01435 868408 or email[email protected]. Postal entries close Wednesday 22nd July 2015 or up until midnight on Tuesday 28thJuly 2015 at www.fossedata.co.uk

In the last edition of the Kennel Gazette there were three new judges announced for 2016. Sue Rabey Wilkenson will be judging at Manchester. Giving tickets here for the first time at The Hound Association is Dr Francis Broadway. (I shall post a cv closer to the time of the show) Also giving tickets for the first time in Salukis is Gavin Robertson judging at South Wales.

Jumping the gun, in 2017, Mrs EA MacDonald will be judging at the Northern Saluki Club Championship Show

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 5TH JUNE 2015.

On her return journey from SKC, Caroline Owen was taken ill. She suffered a stroke at Scotch Corner and was air lifted to Middleborough Hospital where they began treatment for an intracranial ischemic stroke. She has now been transferred to Derby Royal Infirmary which is nearer to home where she will be facing a long period of recovery and rehabilitation. I am sure she would appreciate receiving cards. Her address is 195 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8TA

Michael McCormick Smith, Hon Sec of the SGHC has asked me to pass on the following message from Peter Broadbent, who is Hon Sec of Border Counties Hound Club and Nedderdale Agricultural Society, and from Anita Broadbent who is Hon Sec of Pudsey & District Canine Society They would like to publicize the side-by-side Open Shows on Sunday 16th August at Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge N. Yorkshire. At Border Counties Hound Club there are 5 Saluki classes, to be judged by Dave Lever (Cheshire) – and at Pudsey Show there are 3 Saluki classes, to be judged by Christine Russell. At the Nidderdale Agricultural Society Canine Section Open Show, at the same venue but on 21st September, there are three Saluki classes to be judges by Andrew Littlejohn (Scotland).

Please if possible enter as the two secretaries are worried about the future of the Clubs especially the Hound Club.

News from Guernsey KC Show, Stuart Mottershaw and Wendy Marshall’s Ulmarra Bollinger was BOB, Hound Group winner, Best Hound Yearling at the show.

Sue Edge has been keeping very good company. Last weekend she was invited to a tea party with the Queen. It is all about where she lives which is in the duchy of Lancashire farm and are part of the Queen’s private estate. She likes to meet the people that live on her estates.

Michael and I have just returned from the Southern Counties Championship Show, showground were we popped up to watch Best in Show. We were there to support the Saluki, Ch Jasmine of Canerikie (imp) JW owned by Josh Duddell and Barry Mansell. She had won the Hound Group the day before. She was aptly handled by Luke Johnston. They certainly did the breed proud and a big congratulations on winning Reserve Best in Show.

Our judge for SCCS was Wolfriede Schwem-Hahne from Germany. Her BCC, BOB was Ch Jasmine of Canerikie (imp) with the RBCC to Ann & Paul Shimmin’s Hislome’s Leonore Mish Cranstal (imp). DCC went to Jeannette & Alan Galaister & Mary Sanders Parker’s Ch Classicus Cassander JW, Sh CM. RDCC was awarded to Ch Baghdad Karim (imp). Best Puppy was Canapus Vesper at Savuka NAF TAF (imp) owned by Ms N Warner & Mr B Hetherington). Well done all!!

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 29TH MAY 2015.

Scottish Kennel Club May Championship Show was held last Saturday. Judging Salukis was Mr Jerry Robertson. He chose for his DCC, BOB, Ch Classicus Cassander JW Sh CM owned by the Glaister, Sanders Parkers partnership. Later in the day he won Hound Group 4 under breed specialist Marie Bryce-Smith. RDCC went to Nicola Quadling Kasra Zebadiyah at Malenkhai. BCC for her first CC went to Ann and Paul Shimminb’s Hisilome’s Keepsake for Cranstal (IMP). She was born on 22nd September 2012 and her breeder is Marianne Axelsson. Her sire is SE U Ch Nord Al-shen Raadin Al Rafiiq and her dam, Nord U Ch Hisloime’s Halawa. RBCC went to the winner of the Veteran Class, Denise Garratt and Sue Oakey’s Ch Caryna Calisto. Best Puppy was also Denise Garratt and Sue Oakey’s Caryn Neferti. Well done all!

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All those who book will be entered into a free prize draw! Prizes include a year's supply of Royal Canin food specific to your dog's needs and a personalised whelping box courtesy of Nurture Animal Housing (RRP £550).

Breed Record Supplement for January to March 2015 has arrived. There were two litter registered with 14 puppies between them. With both litters I am unfamiliar with their breeding. There were 4 importation, three from Netherlands from the same litter. They are Canapus Vesper and Canapus Victoria both owned by Mrs NJ Warner and Canapus Violante owned by Mrs G Anderson. The 4th dog was El Hamrah Mansur of Kasaque imported by ourselves and co-owned with Emma Darby. One Export Pedigree, Velourias Viscount Verve was sent to Austria. One Junior Warrant, Fernlark Snow Grouse at Daandazi. One Show Certificate of Merit to Dacfolke Azurite with Zxylasahlaam.

Phyllida Cooke has had a very bad time. Last Friday she stopped by to visit a neighbor where their Labrador was in the front garden. Phyllida did not enter the gate but stood on the outside, the Lab jumped up at her, Phyllida put her hand up instinctively to protect her face and the dog had her hand. The results were a two hour operation to repair the ripped tendons. She is in plaster and will probably remain in plaster for a few weeks. My heart goes out to her as I know she like most of us, are true dog lovers. Driving for a while is out of the picture but with some help we hope to see her at Southern Counties.

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 22ND MAY 2015

A last minute reminder, for the SGHC Open Show that paper entries are now closed, but entries on line can be made up until midnight on Monday 25th May 2015. Unlike the Limited show, one does not have to be a member of the club to enter. For entering please go on line to www.fosssedata.co.uk. Judging at the show will be Mrs Ruth Dann for dogs and Miss Cecilia Anderson for bitches. Referee is Mrs Trish Wells. Any queries please contact Kathy Webb on telephone number 01737 353279.

Next Saturday (30th May 2015) Southern Counties Championship Show will be held and after the judging, the SGHC Limited Show. Just a reminder for all those with trophies, please remember to return them to the Club Trophy Secretary, Mrs Caroline Owen, at the show and please bring items for the raffle.

It is always difficult to loose a Saluki and it does not make it any easier to loose one when they are in the prime of life. Our thoughts go out to Diana Allan who has lost her Timaru Mazzika of Jazirat (imp USA). Rest in peace.

Birmingham National Show was held last weekend. Judging was Mrs Jeanna Jacques. In the top spots there were a couple of new faces. BCC, BOB went to Al Caliphs Artemis. She was born on 26th June 2011. Her breeder and owner is Mrs Deborah Copperthwaite. Her sire is Ch Al Caliphs Zobeyni JW and dam Al Caliphs Ramia Shifra. RBCC went to Hilary Davies and Christine Harrison’s Charrioak Sheerzam JW. DCC for his first CC went to Annette and Brian Buckley’s Hislome’s Kareef Sh CM (imp). He was born on 22nd September 2012 and his breeder is Marianne Axelsson . His sire is Nord Ch Al-shin Raadin Al Rafiq and dam Nord Ch Hisilome’s Halawa. RDCC went to Caroline & John Owens”s Caryna Khepri, from the puppy Class. Best Puppy was Denise Garratt & Sue Oakey’s Caryna Neferti, wth Best Veteran to Denise & Sue’sCh Caryna Calisto. Well done all!

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