It has been a very busy time in the show scene with championship shows nearly every week.  Last weekend Driffield Championship Show was held.  Judging was Breed Specialist Jayne Pyatt.  BCC, BOB for her third and qualifying CC was Diane Layton-Smith’s Velourias Dee Dee Vine.  She was born on the 19th February 2021 and her breeder is her owner.  Her sire is Elviis Al Noushafarin Velourias and her dam, Ch Velourias Viva Vivienne Sh CM.  The RBCC went to Denise Garratt and Sharon Oakey’s Caryna Esperanza.  DCC went to Christine Campling’s Ch Classicus Octavius with RDCC to Cathy Harding & Naomi Cowley’s Ch Classicus Odysseus at Ashahni.  Best Puppy was Nicola Warner & Diane Layton-Smith’s Kushiel Freespirits Sirrush (IMP USA). Best Veteran went of Jacki & Alan Bloomfield’s Glenoak Laquan ShCEx.  Well done all!  
 
The last meeting for 2023 for UK Sighthound Sport will be on Sunday 8th October 2023.  It is the National Championships which will be held at Stratford Racecourse in Warwickshire.  Entries close at midnight on the 24th September.  Hopefully we will have a good entry as there are quite a few young Salukis which have now attained their licence.   Plans are ahead for a bring and share picnic during lunch time.    
 
Schedules for the SGHC October Centennial Championship Show are now available on Fosse Data.  If you would like a hard copy of the schedule, Michelle Ulyatt will be bringing some to Richmond Championship Show or she can be contacted to send one out.   Those members of the Club that usually receive communications by post, their copy will come as usual.  
 
The SGHC is looking for additional committee members.  There are big plans for the Club for the future but all these plans can not come to fruition without a full Committee.  There is a need for a new Treasurer, a Magazine Editor and ordinary Committee Members.  Meetings are held on Zoom so where ever you live, you will be able to attend the meetings.  For further information please contact the Club’s 
secretary.  
 
Helen Williams
07786936654
Kasque565@gmail.com

 
The Committee of “The Saluki” The magazine of the SGHC has posted the following: “The Magazine Team have been delighted with the worldwide demand for the 2023 Centenary edition of “The Saluki”.   However, we are now becoming concerned that it could shortly be sold out - and would hate to disappoint any regular subscribers who have not contacted us yet.  If you are interested in purchasing a magazine please contact: Kathy Webb:  kathy.webb99@icloud.com or Ann Shimmin: cranstal31@manx.net  As a bonus it comes with an SGHC Centenary keyring gifted by the magazine”
 
Congratulation to Masha Shaverneva and her ever so clever Agiluki (Qazal Sarbaz Har Kala Rachi Awb Aws (IMP BEL) or Altai as he is better known.  He has been invited to compete at the semi-finals of a competition that ranks as high as Crufts in the Agility World.  Maybe another first for a Saluki.  We wish him the best of luck. He will be competing at the Kennel Club large ABC agility stakes which are being held on the 17thSeptember 2023 at Melton Mowbray. 
 
Last weekend Welsh Kennel Club held their Championship Show.  Judging Salukis was Age Gjetnes.  BCC went to Alexandra Cole’s El’Ubaid ‘s Zulu (IMP NDL) for her 1st CC.  She was born on 3rd September 2019 and her breeder is B. Van Der Moezel Her sire is Bahir Avitar Pinc and her dam El’Ubaid’s Venus Nubian Queen. RBCC  went to Lynn Ward’s Nicolefarhi Del Borghino (IMP IT).  DCC & Best Veteran went to Martine Smithson & Porsteinn Thorsteinson’s Sunnusteins Safaniyah Jamiil Chisobee for his 1st CC.  He was born on 14th July 2016 and his breeder is Porsteinn Thorsteinson.  His sire is Chisobee Jared and dam Silvershadow’s Desert Gold Elessar
Best Puppy went to Freya Wickstead & Mark Cannon’s Caryna Stephano To Aboyomi.
Well done, nice to see some new faces on the podium.  
 
Upcoming shows, Driffield, Jayne Pyatt is judging with an entry of 36.  City of Birmingham with Graham Hill judging has an entry of 30.  Richmond has an entry of 27 with Marion Finney judging. 
 
Helen Williams
07786936654
Kasaque565@gmail.com    
 
 

. 
 

SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 25TH AUGUST 2023.
 
Late summer bank holiday so the notes are being written earlier then usual.  The summer has passed in a flash, which might be down to my age or the fact that we seemed to have lost it around the beginning of July.  With all the rain, I must admit that our garden is looking very lush with beautiful green grass; which, because of the abundance of rain is growing, needing cutting daily.  
 
The following has been extracted from the SGHC web site: “The Committee is keen to hear your views on what lure coursing opportunities it should offer, how regularly events should take place and in what format. Please complete the Lure Coursing Survey at this link: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=11391d3d61caaeaa846014966&id=f6e6039519 or request a paper copy from the Secretary. 
The Committee has invested in a lure machine and is working toward offering members’ events. We are now looking for volunteers who would be willing to help with setting up courses and operating the lure. If you would be interested in lending a hand at future practice events or lure coursing meets, please contact the Acting Secretary at secretary@salukiclub.co.uk.”
 
Welsh Kennel Club will be holding their champ show this coming weekend with Age Gjetnes judging with an entry of 19.  I do recall that he judged at that show just before lockdown.  Interesting lockdown has now become a reference term.  
 
Bournemouth Championship Show was held last Saturday.  There was no benching but not as crowded as Southern Counties.  It very much reminded me of one of the North America dog shows.  Perhaps in the future, shows with a small entry need not be benched, but the larger entry shows still must have the benching.  Something to think about.
 
Judging Salukis at Bournemouth was Mike Caple.  His BOB was Linda Aldous & Jeannette Glaister’s Ch Jay JP Sea Bird El Panjsher (IMP) JW with RDCC to Debbie Copperthwaite’s Ch Al Caliphs Anjal Bey.  BCC for her second CC with to Denise Garratt & Sharon Oakey’s Caryna Esperanza with the RBCC to our own Luachmhar Jadira Kasaque.  Best Puppy and 4th in the Puppy Group with to Mark Cannon & Freya Wickstead’s Caryna Stephano To Aboyomi.  Best Special Beginners and 1st in 
 Special Beginner group was Jarlettes Special Lover owned by Megan Alecock. Well done all
 
A reminder, South East Hound Show entries will be closing at the end of the month.  Classes will be sponsored by the SGHC.  Just after judging will be the annual picnic.  Please let Marie Bryce Smith know your contributions on tel. 01342 327573.
 
here to edit.

 
Many thanks to Mary Sanders Parker for sending in the following write-up about her recent trip to The Saluki World Congress in Sweden: “Saluki European Congress 2023
It was a pleasure and an honour to be asked to contribute as a speaker and as a judge at The Saluki European Congress 2023. The Monday seminars were a font of knowledge for novice and experienced breeders alike and it was fabulous to see so many participants, almost 100, eager to learn and engage.
My brief was to talk about the SGHC's 100 centenary and the FCI Saluki breed standard, Wendy Duggan spoke about conformation when breeding for racing/coursing and Dagmar Hintzenberg-Freisleben spoke about the multi functional saluki and her experience as a breeder and how she chooses her puppy. 
The venue was ideal for the shows with large, spacious rings and plenty of shade for the dogs, exhibitors and spectators around the rings as it was very hot.. The shows took place over two days, and had attracted very large entries, 146 on the first day, and 155 on the second day. The quality of the salukis presented to me was high with depth of quality in all classes; breed type was in abundance and I was often spoiled for choice. 
 
BIS Tuesday, which was judged by Wendy Duggan. It was between Ch Sharwassim Fayek Al Shen, a handsome red male who was ultimately BIS, and a beautiful cream bitch Ch Dhawati Aurora Lamiah. Interestingly both had won from the working class.  
BIS Wednesday, which was judged by Dagmar Hintzenberg-Freisleben was between Ch Al Wathba Fahyim Kenzon Sarii, an elegant grizzle male and Husniya's Barakeh of Barakisch, who was BIS. She wan ultra feminine black and silver smooth bitch.  
 
Supreme BIS, which I had the privilege of judging, was the bitch. Both the dog and the bitch fitted the standard well, but I preferred the bitch as she had the most beautiful moderate front, and her movement was a perfect illustration of saluki movement as described in the standard; I could have watched her move all day! 
 
I shall be forever grateful for the opportunity to have participated in such a fantastic, well organised event.”
 
Schedules are now available for the Northern Saluki Open Show to be held at Shirland Village Hall, Shirland, Nr Alfreton, Darby.  DE55 6BB on Sunday 24th September 2023.  Judging will be John Owen.  Show opens at 9.30am with judging to commence at 10.30.  Following the judging there will be a fun event  to raise funds for the Saluki Welfare.
Entries can be made on Higham Press or to the show secretary, Ms H Hamilton, Cherry Tree Cottage, High Street, Ulleby, North Lincs DN39 6TG.  Tel 01469 588291
Postal Entries Close Saturday 26 August 2023 or online entries close at 12 noon Saturday 9th September 2023. 
I find it hard to keep up with the amount of shows we have an opportunity to enter.  They may be Limited, general Open and Championship Shows with the same going for breed club shows and Group Shows, Congratulations to Higham Press and Fosse data for the hard work they put in, in making our show scene work. To be honest I do not know how they manage it. 
 




 
 

 
What a disappointing summer we are having.  Whilst June was lovely, weather wise, July has been most disappointing with little sun.  Thankfully the temperatures have been moderate, a few days of sunshine would be appreciated.  I write this as I look out my window watching the rain.  
 
Last Friday, Leeds Championship Show was held.  Fortunately, the rain stayed away for us.  It has been years since we have attended this show as for some years the Salukis did not have Challenge Certificates plus for us it is a very long trip.  Access to the show even first thing in the morning was no problem.  Traffic flowed easily.  The show was well laid out and we had benches just opposite our appointed ring. In the next ring was Cocker Spaniels, whose exhibitors had redesigned the bench allocations to suit them thus a Leeds Committee member had to return to our area, reassigning the bench allocations.  This seems a tend right now as when we attended Windsor, we spent our first half hour looking for our benches.  Eventually we too found those as they too had been moved to suit an exhibitor.
 
Judging Salukis was Chris Payne, awarding CCs for the first time.  A this point I feel that I must comment about the speed some of the exhibits were shown.   As whilst most of the Salukis were shown at a moderate pace a couple were flying around the ring at a great speed.  Our standard says: “Gait/movement Smooth, flowing and effortless.  Light and lifting showing both reach and drive without hackney action or pounding”.  In, order to see the light and lifting action the Salukis need to be exhibited at a moderate speed, not a gallop.  I am not criticizing the quality of these dogs but rather hope that this way of presenting our breed does not become the norm.  Without doubt this is something that will be emphasized at the SGHC’s upcoming BAD.  
 
DCC, BOB was Cathy Harding & Naomi Cowley’s Ch Classicus Odysseus at Ashahni with the RDCC to Gale Scarth’s `Lunar Eclipse Radley Neshama Tova (IMP).  Bitch CC went to Mary Sanders Parker’s Classicus Felicitas JW with RBCC & Best Veteran went to Hilary Davies & Christine Harrison ‘s Charrioak Sheerzam JW.  Best Puppy was Freya Cannon’s Caryna Stephano to Abayomi.    Best Special Beginner was Lynell Zelenka’s Fernlark Belinda Shannie.
 

​
 
While countries around the Mediterranean are boiling hot, we in the UK are not.  The Hound Association had to announce that their show would be totally under cover because of rain and high winds predictions.  I gather those predictions came true.  Judging at the Hound Show was Fran Hanney-Mitchell.  Her DCC, BOB went to Linda Aldous &Jeannette Glaister’s  Ch Jay Jp Sea Bird El Pansher (IMP) JW with the RDCC & Best Veteran to  Debbie Copperthwaite’s Ch Al Caliphs Anjal Bey.  BCC, for her 3rd CC was Mary Sanders Parker’s Classicus Felicitas.  This bitch has had a great puppy career now in just a few shows is a champion.   She was born on 5th January 2022 and her breeder is her owner.  Her sire is Ch Classicus Octavius and her dam, Ch Classicus Britannia JW Sh CM.  RBCC went to Denise Garratt & Sue Oakey’s Caryna Esperanze.  Best Puppy was Caryna Stephano to Abayomi owned by Miss Freya Cannon.  Well done all.
 
Schedules are now available for South Eastern Hound Club Premier Open Show which will be held on Sunday 3d September.    There is an excellent classification of Saluki classes with Ms Nicola Warner judging.  The SGHC is sponsoring rosettes and the Bryce Smith’s are donating £5.00 for BOB and Best Puppy.  There are numerous other classes to enter.  The event takes place at Hickstead All England Jumping Course, West Sussex BN6 9.  Schedules and further information are available on Fossedata.  Postal entries close on Monday 7th August and on-line entries until midnight on Sunday 13th August. 
After the Saluki judging there will be the traditional annual picnic which has always been a highlight of the day.  To co-ordinate donations for the picnic please contact Marie on 01342 327573.  

 
Last weekend East of England Championship Show was held for the last time.  I understand their closure was due to the East of England Agricultural Show no longer
Holding their show.  What a pity as I remember what fun we use to have at the dog show when it was in conjunction with the agricultural show.  We had tickets that allowed us entry, we could wonder around after our judging.  The good ole days. There has been quite a lot of development around the showground so I assume they will finish it off with more development.  For us, on the western side of the country getting to the show has always been a challenge as the British Formula 1 races are held on the route to the show.  Good luck to Boston, who I gather will be taking their date on the calendar.  This year’s show was very successful at the new venue of Rutland Show Grounds. 
 
Judging at E of E was Mrs Janet Kay.  DCC, BOB went to the newly crowned Badavie Don Peppino at Ilsham (IMP SWE), owned by Adele Walton Haddon with RDCC to Caryna Taivoa, owned by the De Souza and H Woodgate partnership .  
BCC for her second CC went to Mary Parker’s Classicus Felicita with the RBCC to Denise Garratt and Sue Oakey’s Caryna Esperanza.   Best Puppy was Al Nafiseh Ivory Pearl owned by Dr Vj Velickaite.  Best Veteran went to Adele Walton Haddon’s Ch Amal Hayati Ohdedar El Azizi Fuadi of Ilsham. JW. Well done all.   
 
A few weeks ago on social media, there was a discussion on what is the difference between an American Saluki and an English Saluki.  This person was concerned because they had taken their Saluki, which came from the UK, to dog shows in the States.  The shows they were attending were the general championship shows where one judge may/or could judge the whole Hound Group.  Points were offered depending on how many dogs enter.  More popular breeds need more dogs to accrue points. Usually, entries, in general are quite small.  But he was told his dog was different from the others and if he wanted to succeed, he needed to change his dog to the type that was winning. In reply to the question most people suggested that there was no difference between the American Saluki and the European Saluki.  It was also suggested that this individual not bother with the general championship shows but to go to the specialities.  The judges at the specialities are ‘breed specialists’  so have a better understanding of our breed.. 
 
This got me thinking, with the new systems being implemented by the KC are we going to be seeing more and more non specialist’s judges?  Are the breed clubs 
Going to have less and less influence on who judges us? Reading in this paper I came across an article written by Ronnie Irving.  With his permission I am repeating it.  He writes “We, certainly seem to be going down the American/FCI route whereby apparently what breeds actually think about who will judge them, is of no interest to the ruling body.”  He asks “ Is this a sensible approach”  “Entries at shows here may not be great as they used to be. But one thing is clear and that is that in this country breed clubs are still an important part of the dog show and dog breeding scene.  Exhibitors in the main still give more support to breed shows than they do to general championship events. Just look at the relevant entry statistics.”  
 

​
 
Last Sunday, Windsor Championship Show was held.  The show was well laid out with plenty of room inside and outside.  Thankfully, we had benches for the dogs so there was order.  We were 4th or 5th breed in our ring so we had plenty of time to pay
a visit with Simon Parson at the Basenji ring.  Simon had set up a table with drinks and nibbles as a get together for his partner, Glen Dymock, who recently passed away.  It was a few moments to reflect on the loss of a lovely man who dedicated his life and career to the canine world.
 
Judging Salukis at Windsor was Paul Singleton. DCC, BOB and Hound Group 1 went to Cathy Harding and Naomi Cowley’s Ch Classicus Odysseus At Ashahni with the RDCC to Linda Aldous and Jeannette Glaister’s Ch Jay Jp Dea Bird El Panjsher (IMP JPN) JW.  BCC, BP went to the very excited and thrilled Dr Olga Woolmer’s Al Nadiseh Ivory Pearl (shown under and ATC number).  She was born on 15th July 2022 and her breeder is Mrs Marina Solovyeva.  Her sire is Salgrey’s Pyam and her dam Al Nafiseh Ghumra.  RBCC went to the Farris, Cosentini, Dann, Ireson partnership’s Ch Jazallie Aneeqa.  Best Veteran went to Debbie Copperthwaite’s Ch Al Caliphs Anjal Bey .  Special Beginners to Lynell Zelenka’s Fernlark Belinda Shannie.  Well done all.  

Click SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDINF 30TH JUNE 2023.
 
I have some new judge’s name that have published the KC Gazette, Welsh Kennel Club 2023 will be judged by Age Gjetnes.  For 2024 WELKS will be judged by Mr. J. Robertson, SKC Ms D. Spavin and Darlington Miss E. Milwood which I think is her time given tickets in Salukis.
 
Blackpool Championship Show was held this weekend.  Judging was Mrs C Hoier from Denmark.  BCC, BOB was Liana Phillips’ Ch Vaidana Amira S Berega Turi (IMP RUS) ) ShCM Sh CEx with the RBCC to Ms J Aryton & Mr P Forte’s Chisobee Faa ig Farrar of Allievo.  DCC went to Breda Dunne’s Ir Ch Saffurah Moondust. He was bred by Breda Dunne.  He was born on 4th November 2019.  His sire is Ruweis Tibr and his dam Jada-jahimi Al Djiibaajah at Hasaniya.  The RDCC went to Jeannette Glaister’s Ch Vanechka Otis S Berga Turi (IMP RUS) JW ShCM. Best Puppy was Breda Dunne’s Jorjenjo Imara A Jumaila.  Best Junior was Alexandra Cole’s Wazifi Aiza Aakafa.  Best Veteran went to `Liana Phillips’ Ch Vaidana Amira S Berega Turi (IMP RUS) ) ShCM Sh CEx.  Congratulations on Amira taking 2nd place in the Veteran Group.
 
I was delighted to pick up our long-awaited copy of “the Saluki”, the special Centennial issue, at The SGHC Championship Show.  I know the editors, Ann Shimmin and Kathy Webb have worked very hard putting together this special issue.  I also understand that there was so much effort putting the magazine together that Diana Duckenfield, the design and layout artist needed help from Lorraine Fitzgerald, Lina Hoggren and Kevin Walker-Smith to undertake the advert design.  The choice of front cover and back cover were interesting, they were portraits by the very talented Anna Kecskes of Ch Orchard Shahin, who was the first British Saluki to achieve full champion status and his sire, Champion Sarona Kelb is on the back cover. 
 
The magazine is packed full of articles, some historical like the 1923 Saluki Standard by Brian Duggan or the interview with some well-known Saluki judges on the KC Saluki standard, in 2023.  One of my favourite articles was by Tessa Abbott and the Burydown Inheritance.  I could picture Tessa, the storyteller, telling me all about her life.

The magazine was embellished with a variety of adverts making history and the future come alive with what is happening in our breed.  I always find it interesting to reflect when reading old magazines on what was happening on a very personal level especially on planned litters.  In this magazine there were some very clever advert designs.  
 
The magazine will be available to pick up at the SGHC October Championship Show or email kathy.webb99@icloud.com or telephone on 01737 353279 for subscriptions and rates
 
In July two Salukis Children’s Books entitled “Saluki Basil” and “Saluki Basil Goes to The Sea” will be available on line.  The publishing house that are publishing the Basil series is called Multa Verba Books or http:mvb.si/en?
This a story of a Saluki named Basil a beautiful golden- brown dog and his life with people. It describes, in a humorous and evocative way, the habits of dogs and how they experience human habits. This short story for children reminds us of just how interesting life with a pet can be, and how animals’ unique characteristics make life interesting. That’s why we should respect pets and enjoy our moments together, without any expectations about how we should behave.
 
The next book in the series of Saluki called Basil is entitled ‘Saluki Basil Goes To Sea” describes an attractive golden-brown dog and his adventures during his family’s summer vacation. In a humorous and vivid way, it describes a dog’s understanding of his family’s summertime habits when the visit the wonderful Žut Island in Croatia’s Kornati Archipelago. The short story for children shows us how the dog experiences his family’s travels to the island, his boat ride, swimming in the sea, and fishing. The story also shows us how our pets learn empathy. The situations that we find pleasant can be challenging for our pets. They need more time, along with plenty of patience and love. Basil the Saluki had to overcome his fear and immerse himself in an entirely new world.
 
Helen Williams
07786936654
Kasaque565@gmail.com
 


 
 
 
to edit.

 
I have heard from many people how much they enjoyed the Centennial event at Hermitage Village Hall.  One of the highlights which I did not mention in the Breed Notes last week was seeing Chris Ormsby along with Tessa & Tim Abbott.  They were accompanied by their daughter Annabelle.  Chris, like the SGHC, was born in 1923, what a wonderful spry lady she is.  At the dinner she made a short speech about the dual functionality of our hounds and the importance of retaining this.  Of course, in Chris’ day it was hare coursing which of course we cannot do now.  There was a show of hands of people that actually did course their dogs with probably only 5 raising.  We were pleased to be in that group plus we can say we still are running our hounds with the lure.
 
Hopefully the SGHC will in due course set up some dates and venues for lure coursing.  I will post when I hear what is going on.  Until then there is only the UK Sighthound Sport’s four events to attend.  Lynn Ward contacted me letting me know that Nicole (Nicolefarhi Del Borghino (IMP ITA) ) won at the UKSS Summer Championship her 3rd Lure Coursing Certificate making her a Lure Coursing Champion.  Congratulations! 
 
Pamela Mottershaw has written to say that IR, JSY Ch Ulmarra Naa (IMP IRE) is now confirmed as a Jersey Champion.  His 1st CC was awarded by Diana Spavin, the 2nd by David Cavill and the 3rd by Patsy Hollings. Sydney was bred in Ireland by Lynda Dunn. His Sire is IR Ch Ulmmra Club Oighear and Dam, Kaukab L_Hilal AT Ulmarra. Sydney is owned by Pamela and Stuart Mottershaw and Fiona Officer. 
 
Close on the heel of the SCCS Champ Show and the Centennial event was 3-Counties Championship Show.  Judging was Martin Green.  BOB, DCC for his third CC went to Adele Walton Haddons’ Badavie Don Peppino At Ilsham (IMP SWE). He was born on 20th Mar 2018 His Breeders are M Nordin & M Branden.  RDCC went to Nicola Quadling’s Classicus Alron with Malenkhai.
BCC, for her first CC went to Savuka Rashiqah with Kasra owned by Don and Pauline Everton. She was born on 17th January 2020.  Her breeders are Mrs N Warner & Mr B Hetherington.  Her sire is Canapus Impala of Iskandraya, her dam is Ch Canapus Rodinia at Savuka (IMP NDL).  RBCC went to Ch Jazalle Aneeqa owned by the Dann, Ireson, Farris & Consentini partnership.   Best Puppy was Caryna Stephano to Abayomi owned by M Cannon & Miss F & D Wickstead  
 
Natasha Hamilton has contacted me, informing that Lu Ch Alishamar Roxane JW (IMP BEL) went Best in Show at Chelmsford and District Canine Society.  BIS Judge was Richard Beall. 
 
Oxana Grigorenko has informed me that they have had another successful trip to France.  She attended shows for two days, the first day was a Breed Specialty where Jazz (Imhotep Rears Natural Jasmine (IMP BEL) won BOB, CAC and CACIB. At that same show, Natasha Hamilton’s Lu Ch Alishamar Roxane JW (IMP BEL) won the CAC
 
Good luck to all those travelling to Sweden for the Saluki Congress.  Have a great time plus a shout to all the UKSS members competing in the International Lure trial.  Wish we could be there to see you all.
 
Helen Williams
07786936654
Kasaque565@gmail.com
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 



 
here to edit.