17th November 2017

​SALUKI BREEDNOTES WEEKENDING 17TH NOVEMBER 2017.
 
 
Cecilia Andersson is organizing a pre-Christmas lure trial. It will be held on 19th November 2017 at the usual venue.  The running format is to be confirmed as it might be dependent on the weather and the ground condition. Points will be awarded by the judges for speed, endurance and ability.  After there will be a Chrismas bring and share celebration with mulled wine and mince pies etc.  There will be a raffle so prizes would be greatly appreciated.  Any further informa- tion please contact Cecilia on cicci@barakisch.co.uk or 0780907809
 
The Kennel Club Breed Record Supplement for the months between July to September 2017 has arrived.  There were 46 puppies registered from 8 litters.  Of those 8 litters, I am familiar with three of the Affixes. Comparing the number of dogs registered last year (2016) up to this date with this year’s, the numbers are quite similar.  Last year was 101, for this year 98 dogs registered.  Three new Imports.  Ariane Icarus Verakai at Bentarsna.  Owners are Miss F Fahey & Fr J Shire, origin USA,  Ariane Luzia (IMP USA) owner Ms J Fortnum.  Origin USA.  Waqiiq V’T Swartshof  (IMP NDL) owner S R Rabey-Wilkinson, origin Netherland.
Four new Champions, Fernlark by Design owned by Mr K & Mrs M Goulden, Lasbakan Chiffonier owned by Mr I & Mrs D A Rogers, Noushzad Caliph (IMP Deu) owned by Mrs D Copperthwaite, Sufeina Jebel owned by Mrs C E De Souza.  One Show Certificat of Merit has been awarded  to Noushzad Caliph Orlie (IMP DEU) owned by Mrs D Copperthwaite.
 
Crufts catalogues are now available to download.  Salukis are scheduled for Friday 9th March.  Postal entries close on 8th January and on line entries close on the 22nd January.  We are third in the ring after the Bloodhounds and the Ibizans. 
Our judge is, breed specialist, Mrs. Denise Rogers.
 
Jeannette Glaister is organising a trip to The Amsterdam World Dog Show 2018 . A fabulous idea for those who fancy giving overseas showing a try or even just to go and watch the dogs and see some of the beautiful city.
AMSTERDAM  WWS 2018 Jeannette writes “ I have a luxury coach leaving Carlisle with experienced Netherlands driver and 20 rooms booked at The Best Western Hotel. Coach departs Carlisle 8th August 2am, pick ups M6, by arrangement M25, Clackett Services (times tbc). Tunnel 11am. This trip incorporates the Benelux Show. Coach transfer daily to and from show. Departs Sunday 12th after show for 1am tunnel on 13th. £375 per person. No charge for your dogs on coach. Price does not include any charges by hotel for dogs or the 1.5euro daily charge per person in room. Dogs on coach limited so first come first served. To secure coach a deposit of £100 per person is required by 4th December and a further £100 by 22nd January. Only refundable if trip does not go ahead. DOGS caged on coach as coach company removing seats to Accomidateaccommodate us. Please ensure Pet Passports are up to date.’
 
Sue Finnett judged Salukis at Bath Championship Show 30th May 2016.
Unfortunately her computer broke down and she has not been able to access her report until now.  I am pleased to include it in the Breed Notes
 
Puppy Dog (2) 1st  Ham's Bendegedig Seth, 6 mo and a real baby with a nice head and eye. Well made with a good shoulder and good depth of chest , nice under line and top line, he moved with a light gait and was very co-ordinated for his first show.
2nd Buck's Bendegedig Cain, brother to above and very similar, good front and rear angulation, he moved well but not quite as together as his brother. Two nice puppies.
 
 
 
Junior Dog (0)
 
Post Graduate Dog (3) 1st Ham's Bendegedig Bazinga 2 yr parti coloured dog, quite mature for age, masculine head with well set and feathered ears. Lovely lay of shoulder and return of upper arm with good infill between front legs. Good depth of chest and ribs carried well back. Nice topline strong loin and good hind quarters. He moved well in profile and up and back.
2nd Darby & William's El Hamrah Mansur Of Kasaque 19 mo cream dog pleasing outline with good head and lovely eyes, well pigmented giving nice expression. Nicely made all through with good front and rear angulation. He moved well but not quite so true as first but with a light ground covering gait.
3rd Wood's Charliviant Badieh Almase
 
Open Dog (2) 1st Copperthwaite's Noushzad Caliph 2 yr wht and cream dog well up to size with a lovely head and expression. Nice neck runs into moderate front angulation, with good depth of chest and carry back of ribbing. Nice topline, good rear construction, he moved very well with light easy strides. BD
2nd Ham, Bockman-Chato & Elliot-Ross' Ch Baghdad Karim (Imp) Sh.CM 8 1/2 yr old now but still looking very good and giving of his best. Well made dog with a nice head, lovely dark eyes and well feathered ears. He moved well but had to give way to my winner today. RBD
 
Puppy Bitch (5) 1st Williams' Al Zubeyda Lena at Kasaque (Imp) A quality class of puppies but I fell for this girl. Beautiful cream 7 mo puppy who looked just right for age, good proportions and ouline. Lovely head with dark hazel eyes and such darkly pigmented rims giving a wonderful expression. Good neck with nice lay of shoulder a return of upper arm, good  ribbing with nice loin and balanced hind angulation. She moved very well, BP.  2nd Faber's Sufeina Against the Odds  Quality puppy, so feminine, she is well made and looking quite together with a good topline and tail and nice hind angulation. She moved well. 3rd Cole's El Ubaid's Vision Kerma Belle (Imp).
 
Junior Bitch (0)
 
Post Graduate Bitch (5) Post Graduate Bitch (5) 1st Cole and Mintz' Voice of my Heart Neshema Tova Jun Ch (Imp) 22mo  bitch presenting a typical outline with a lovely head and expression. Nice neck runs into moderately angulated forequarters with good depth of chest. Nice topline and moderately angulated hind quarters give a nice over all balance showing in her good movement especially in profile. 2nd Desforges-Poths' Bendegedig Jameel Antar Of Kiddles 2yr old parti bitch with a good head and neck and well angulated front and rear. Chest quite well sprung with good carry back. She moved well with good profile extension. 3rd Yardley's Bryn'm  Wild Rose at Manarah (Imp)
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Open Bitch (5, 1abs)
1st Mansell and Duddell's Ch Jasmine of Canerikie (Imp) JW, a beautiful bitch with smooth flowing lines which present a lovely outline. 4 yrs old she is looking at her best with a lovely head and expression, good length of neck running into well angulated forequarters with good depth of chest and lovely topline flowing into well angulated hind quarters. Good feathering completes the picture as she moved out with a light, balanced, easy stride around the ring. Pleased to award her BB and BOB. Delighted to hear later that she won the Hound Group and was Best Opposite Sex in Show.
2nd D. Copperthwaites' Al Caliphs Artemis, quality, mature typical bitch with a gorgeous head and expression. Nice angulation with good depth and a lovely outline.  Would like a shade more width all through but she is a lovely bitch with typical movement. Looked lovely in profile with an easy ground covering stride. Pushed my winner hard, RBB. 3rd K. H. Williams' Bermuda Ch Ulmarra Tropical Ice at Winton.