HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all our readers from Michael, myself and all the Kasaques. We hope you enjoy the festive season; however you celebrate it. Christine Ormsby has contacted me, she has not managed to post cards this year but would like me to pass on best wishes for the holiday. This is a very special time for Chris as on the 16th December she will be celebrating her 100th Birthday. She informs me that she has received her special birthday card signed both by Charles and Camilla.
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2023 is coming to a close with the last championship show now over. It Was a long day for Saluki competitors as they were late in the ring after numerous other breeds. The good news is that the venue was warm and they had plenty of time to shop for various dog items available to purchase from the numerous merchants. It was also an interesting day for the Committee of LKA, does their new venue work? There will be discussions on this subject, please contact me if you would like to express an opinion on your thoughts. Stafford Showground vs NEC. Judging Salukis at LKA was Miss Liz McKnight. BCC, BOB went to Liana Phillips’ Luachmhar Jamilah for her 1st CC. She was born on 30th January 2021 and her breeder is her owner. Her sire is Kasaque Shabaz Nefisa and her dam, Ch Vidana Amira S Berega Turi (IMP RUS) ShCM ShCEx. RBCC went to Natasha Hamilton’s Lux Ch Int Ch Alishamar Roxane (IMP BEL) JW, LCH. DCC went to Nicola Quadling’s Ch Classicus Alron with Malenkhai with RDCC to Linda Aldous & Jeannette Glaister’s Ch Jay Jp Sea Bird El Panjsher JW (IMP). Best Puppy was Brendan Nolan’s Aziz Cantara at Dreamjet (IMP FIN). Best Veteran was Liana Phillips’ Ch Vidana Amira S Berega (IMP RUS)Turi Sh CM ShCEx. Well done all!! Received the Autumn issue of the KC Breed Record Supplement. This contains the registration for July to September 2023 for Salukis. Reading the contents was up-setting for the future of our breed because 25% of this year’s registration is from the same dog and all puppies in this issue are from him. In the spring issue of BRS he was also the registered sire of one litter. In a small breed like ours it is time for the KC to step up and limit the number of times a dog can be used. There is a limit on the times a bitch can have puppies, why not dogs too. Back to this issue for new registrations there were 18 puppies from 3 litters. There were two importations, A’Sim Sha’Rif Asmaanii (IMP CHI) B 21st March 2023, Dog, Black fringed red, bred by Mr T Alcantara . Owned by Miss C Andersson. From Switzerland. Aziz Cantara(IMP FIN) B 24th April 2023, Bitch, Black, Tan Tricoloured. Bred by S & J Jalkanen. Ownen by Mr Brendan Nolan, Origin Finland. One new Champion, Vidana Amira S Berega Turi (IMP RUS) owned by Miss Liana Phillips One new JW Classicus Ferlicitas owned by Mrs Mary Sanders-Parkers. Helen Williams 07786936654 Kasaque565@gmail.comn to edit. There is little to report regarding Saluki related activities at this time so if you have any items of interest, I would be pleased to receive it. We are now entering the final stages of 2023 with just one more show, which is LKA which will be held next weekend. Judging will be Miss Liz McKnight with an entry of 40 dogs. It’s going to be a long day as Salukis are the 4th breed after 83 other dogs in assorted breeds in the same designated ring. Hopefully the weather conditions will not cause any problems. I remember the year Jenny Macro judged LKA and I think she had only 5 dogs that actually made it to the NEC as the conditions were so atrocious. Good luck to all those attending. Current Leader for Brood Bitch on The James Wellbeloved/Our Dogs leader board is Ch Noushzad Claudia Classicus. Top Puppy sponsored by Pro Plan/Our Dogs is Caryna Stephano to Abayomi and Top Dog sponsored by Arden Grange/Our Dogs is Ch Jay Jp Sea Bird El Panjsher JW. Well done to you all. Looking for Saluki orientated Christmas presents? Calendars 2024 are available at LKA or they can be ordered from the Club Secretary on 07907 056903 or secretary@salukiclub.co.uk. The price is the same as last year £10.00, with posting within UK it is £12.70. Jeannette Glaister has posted the latest book auction. All monies raised will go towards the final event of the centenary celebrations, which will take place next year. There are some very rare books this time. The auction will close on December 15th in time for a special Christmas present. The books are “The Saluki” Coursing Hound of the East by Gail Goodman. Starting bid for this is £150.00. “The Complete Saluki by Di and Ken Allan. Bidding to start at £10.00. Michael Lyne “Sporting Artist “ Donated by Phyllida ooke, A small damage on the corner to the back cover. “Saluki Hound of the Bedouin” by Julia Johnson. “Saluki Companion of Kings” by Vera Watkins donated by Chris Ormsby. “All about Gazehounds” by Joanna Russell, donated by Phyllida Cooke. “The Superiority of Dogs over many of Those who wear Clothes” by Hon al-Marsuban. Donated b Chris Ormsby. This is a very rare book so this has a reserve. Starting price £85.00. “Gazehounds, The Search for Truth” by Constance Miller. “Hounds in Leach” The dog in 18thand 19th Century Sculpture. Donated by Chris Ormsby. Five copies of the “Saluki Book of Champions’ donated by Oonagh Preece. For further information please contact the secretary as above. Starting on the Tuesday 8th December until the Sunday 15th December is the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships held in Orlando Florida. Sun bathing and dog showing, a combination which sounds fantastic. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday appear to be all-breed championship shows. Specialty Shows will be held on Friday, For Salukis it will be the Central Florida Association of Saluki Hounds, judged by Ms Mary Lynn Elliott. The AKC Kennel Club will be holding their show for Hounds on Saturday. Sunday will be additions groups plus Best in Show. On Sunday is ‘Meet the Breeds’ which is the same as or ‘Discover Dogs’. Sadly, I must post the passing of Jean-Louis Grunheid, the original owner of the Arab Bahari prefix. Thank you to Jean-David Laplance for sending me the following: “Noted Sighthound Specialist Jean-Louis Grünheid has left us. Residing in Paris, Jean-Louis had been in ill health for a short time. A noted Saluki (Arab Bahari) and Italian Greyhound (Manoir Des Ombreuses) breeder, his kennel affix had produced champions around the world. As an F.C.I. judge, Jean-Louis officiated at many events on five Continents. A gifted writer, he authored several books and articles. Later in his career, he was a secretary for the noted Académie Française member, Henri Troyat. He was an artist in the true sense of the word with his representations of Middle Eastern images adorning homes around the globe. Later in life, he expanded his artwork to include photography. He is noted for his participation in a government project to reintroduce the Azawakh into southern Algeria which created the atmosphere for his direction to exemplify Arab life, culture and images which influenced his artwork and articles for major canine publications. A sought-after conversationalist, Jean-Louis loved to have lively discussions upon many attributes of life. He gave seminars on sighthounds and many other topics. The Hound World has lost a brilliant spokesperson. He was 72 years old. Update on The SGHC 2024 calendars, they will be available at LKA. Those not attending the show can order one from Lynn Ward on email lynnhward@cloud.com Thank you to Jacki Bloomfield for the following: “On 18 November Humberside Hound Association held their Open Show, with the 4 Saluki classes being sponsored by SGHC as part of their Centenary Year. Our judge was Lynda Ward (Backtor) and all Salukis entered presented for judging. Best of Breed went to Bloomfields Caryna Hyperion (breeder Garratt & Oakey), Reserve Best of Breed, Best Veteran and Veteran Group 4 went to Bloomfields Glenoak Laquan (breeder Hudson) and Best Puppy was Davies homebred Zafaraniyeh Dashte Margo. Glenoak Laquan and Caryna Hyperion also won the AV Brace class. Many thanks to SGHC for their sponsorship, Lynda Ward our judge and Humberside Hound Association for a very well run show.” Crufts is now open for entries though there is still time to qualify, if you have not already, as of yet. Manchester will be the last opportunity as Boston has relocated to the East of England date which will be on 6th July. Judging Salukis will be Frank Kane The RKC has posted CHANGES TO PARTNERSHIP SHOW REGULATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO BOOST ENTRIES The Kennel Club Board has agreed a recommendation that for a two-year trial period starting from 1 January 2024, the regulations that prevent judges both officiating at one show and exhibiting at a partnership show will be removed, in a continued effort to boost entries and encourage the rising number of partnerships shows. The new changes, which will come into effect on 1 January 2024. More information on this can be found on the RKC’s web site. There is little news to report this week. Unfortunately, not unusual for November. The SGHC 2024 Calendar should be available for LKA. This will be limited edition so I suggest you get your orders in early. I will post further details when available. ‘The Saluki’ the magazine of the SGHC has posted that people who won at the following shows, SGHC Open Show April 2023 and the SGHC Champ Show June 2023 are invited to send photo inserts for Salukis that placed 1st/2nd/3rd in each Class. There will be a small cost of £10.00 per photo. Photo deadline for the above is 30th November. For the SGHC Championship Show of October the same applies but the photo deadline is 25th December 2023. Anyone wishing to place inserts photos please contact Kathy Webb on email kathy.webb99@icliud.com prior to the above deadline dates. Helen Williams 07786936654 Kasaque565@gmail.com SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 10TH NOVEMBER 2023
2023 has been a very busy year packed with celebrations for the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club Centennial, the Saluki World Congress in Sweden and Lure Coursing Championship, not forgetting all the domestic championship shows. In terms of showing, the year is nearing an end. Last week, Midland Counties Championship Show was held, the penultimate for this year. Judging was Kathy Webb. BCC, BOB went to Hilary & John Davies’ Ch Classicus Alchemy for Charrioak JW with the RBCC to the Ireson, Dann, Faris & Cosentini partnership’s Ch Jazalle Aneeqa. DCC went to Christine Campling’s Ch Classicus Octavius and RDCC to Adele Walton Haddon’s Ch Badavie Don Peppino at Ilsham (IMP SWE). Best Puppy was Hilary & John Davies’ Zafaraniyeh Dashte Margo. Best Veteran went to Denise Garratt & Sharon Oakey’s Ch Caryna Neferti JW, ShCM. Judges for 2024 are as follows: Manchester-Mr F Kane; Crufts- Mrs U Lennartz; HAOS- Mrs W Scherm-Hahne; SGHC Limited Show & AGM- Ms H Woodgate; Northern Saluki Club- Denise Rogers; WELKS- Mr J Robertson; Birmingham National- Mr CK Thornton; SKC- Mrs D Spavin; Bath- Mr D Cavill; Dr R James; SGHC Summer Show- Mrs E. Hudson; 3-Counties- Ms J Dove; Blackpool- Dr A Paloheimo; Boston- Ms C Boggia; SGHC Open Show-Mrs J Glaister; Leeds- Mr R Searle; Paignton- Mrs J Cross; Bournemouth- Mr E Engh; Welsh Kennel club- Mr A R R Doedijns; Driffield-Mrs J Mahon; Darlington- Miss E Milwood; South Wales -Mrs VE Phillips, SGHC Autumn Champ Show-Mrs P Mottershaw; Midland Counties -Mr J Walton Haddon. I will post the missing judges as and when they are posted. Helen Williams 07786936654 Kasaque565@gmail.com here to edit. SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 3RD NOVEMBER 2023.
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Nick Bryce-Smith. We first met the Bryce-Smiths in 1978 when we had just moved here from the States. Michael was driving through Richmond Park when he saw a woman walking a couple of Salukis. He stopped, had a chat and that was the beginning for all of us. Nick was most importantly involved with The Kennel Club, both as a member and a committee person. For years he was the steward at Crufts we saw on television ushering in the prospective Best in Show dogs. He had a long-standing association where, for many years was the Chairman of Richmond Championship Show. Recently he resigned from that position to become President. Nick was a dog/Saluki person. I remember going to one of his talks he gave to Clubs as a KC trainer, it was most interesting and enlightening. For the Saluki Clubs he was the representative on the KC ‘Breed Council’. Both Marie and Nick were KC approved judges for all the hound Group. They judged here and abroad on many occasions. Marie and Nick, until recently were the most dedicated exhibiting people. Often times we would see them flying up the motorways the night before a show. Nick knew two gears, go and stop. They always found wonderful accommodations, with a great wine bar to stay the night before the show. Speaking of wine bars, I understand their wine cellar at home was enviable. Nick and Marie were very successful in the show ring making up 8 dogs. They were not breeders but, when possible, tried to keep a lin, through, their dogs being used at stud. Their champions were Yazid Dahabiya of Saruk, Altaya Lycidas, Mumtaz Camelot of Saruk, Mumtas Moonmagic, Kasaque Hyperion of Saruk,Nefisa Bushrah of Saruk, Fargaze Bushrah of Saruk, and Kasaque Ra Frankel of Saruk. True to Saluki traditions the Bryce-Smiths were active members of the Saluki Coursing section. Nick led an interesting life as a Lloyds broker, directorships in various insurance companies as in his retirement he became a director of Pets as Therapy. He loved going to rugby games and had a stake for many years in horse racing. Our thought are with Marie and their extended family at this time. Northern Saluki Club will be holding the ‘Breed Appreciation Day’ in October. Guest speakers are John and Lisa Hudson. Exact date and venue to be announced. There will be further announcements on this in the Breed Notes, Northern Saluki website and UK Saluki Friends on fb. Current Leader for Top Puppy is Caryna Stephano to Abayomi and Top Dog is Ch Jay Jp Sea Bird El Panjsher JW. The last championship show organized by the SGHC celebrating the 2023 Centenary was held last Saturday. It was a special show on all accounts; the entry was well supported by the Saluki community, there were stands for Saluki orientated items. From all reports, people had a lovely day. The Club supported the entry with coffee and tea available all day. During the lunch break there was a finger buffet organized and supported by the Club. Cakes were provided by Monique Thomas on behalf of the Club, Kathy Webb provided a cake on behalf of the magazine and Caroline Pickering made two cakes, one for Mary Parker to celebrate her new champion and the other to Liana Phillips to celebrate her two new champions. Portraits of Commander Lance and his wife Gladys attended along with other interesting historical Items. All in all a very busy day. The judge was Cecilia Andersson and the stewards were Toni Agnew and Cath Davis. BCC, BOB and BIS went to Andrea Ireson, Ruth Dann, Terry Farris and Mike Cosentini’s Ch Jazalle Aneeqa with the RBCC and RBIS to Liana Phillips’ Luachmhar Jamilah. DCC, BOS went to Cathy Harding and Naomi Cowley’s Ch Classicus Odysseus at Ashahni with RDCC to Adele Walton Haddon’s Ch Badavie Don Peppino at Ilsham (IMP SWE). Best Puppy in Show was John & Hilary Davies’s Zafaraniyeh Dashte Kavir and Best Veteran was Jeannette Glaister’s Ch Vanechka Otis S Berega Turi (IMP RUS) JW ShCM. Best Smooth was Masha Shaverneva & Susan Rhodes Qazal Sarbaz Har Kala Rachi AW (B) AW(S) (IMP Bel). Congratulations to the Club for their well organized and run show and well done To all the winners. SALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 20TH OCTOBER 2023
Evenings are closing in, the days are getting cooler, and the show season is slowing down. This week the South Wales Kennel Association held their championship Show. Judging Salukis was Jan Pain. BCC, BOB went to Cathy Hardings & Naomi Cowley’s Classicus Florentia at Ashahni for her first CC. She was born on 5th January 2022 and her breeder is Mary Sanders Parker. Her sire is Ch Classicus Octavius and her dam Ch Noushzad Claudia-Classicus (IMP DEU). RBCC went to her sister, Ch Classicus Felicitas JW owned by Mary Sanders Parker. DCC, for his third and qualifying CC went to Nicola Quadling’s Classicus Alron With Malenkhai. He was born on 20th February 2018 and his breeder is Mary Sanders Parker. His sire is Multi/Int Ch Elamir Amar and his dam, Ch Khalil’s Allegra-Classicus (IMP SWE) ShCM with the RDCC to Ch Classicus Odysseus at Ashahni owned by Cathy Harding and Naomi Cowley. Best Veteran went to Elaine Sydney’s Ch Daxlore Harai of Shaybani Es jch. Well done all!! Last Sunday the UK Sighthound Sport held their ‘Championships’ at the Warwick Race track. The weather was warm with a gentle breeze. We were all in shirt sleeve in spite of the fact that it was October. Master plan was that we would have picnic which we did, there was more then we could possibly eat with every one bringing a contribution. For us it was a bitter/sweet day as this event would be the last competition for our Lena (Ch Al Zubeyda Lena avec Kasaque JW, LC) as she will soon be 8 years old, therefore in the rules of the Club cannot compete any more. To celebrate we brought a large cake which said “OVER THE HILL” which we shared with as many attendees as we could. Thankfully no cake came home with us. The event was well subscribed and entries closed before the last date as there were 90 dogs running, though mostly were Whippets. Salukis were the second largest group represented and they all did us proud. All competitors were picked up immediately after their runs which we all know sometimes this can be a problem. Thankfully none of the competitors were aware. There were some new young Salukis, their first time in competition that were outstanding. BOB Saluki winning her first CC was Agnieszka Hampel’s Faye (Mumtaz Caleche). Second on the podium, qualify with a third CC thus becoming a Lure Coursing Champion was Tin Soldier owned by Annette Schafer, Third, Natasha Hamilton’s LC Ch BIB, Lux Ch Alishamar Roxane JW, 4th was Darren & Monique Thomas’ Mumtas Aramis and 5th was John & Hilary Davies’ Ch Classicus Alchemy for Charrioak JW. Lure coursing is now finished for 2023. Next meeting will be in the spring. Hopefully the SGHC will organize a meeting and we will see more dogs out there having the time of their life. I will be taking a break from these notes next week. Good luck to everyone at the SGHC Championship Show. Please bring raffle prizes and remember to return any trophies from last years Champ show. ClickSALUKI BREED NOTES WEEKENDING 13TH OCTOBER 2023
On Saturday, 21st October the SGHC will be holding their final Championship Show of the Centennial Year. Judging is Cecilia Andersson with a good entry of 78 dogs Making 91 entries with an addition of 11 for not for competition. A reminder of all those people that won a ‘cup’ last year to please return them to the show. Also anyone that won a class at the Summer Champ show and did not receive a ‘centennial mug’ please see Jenny at the Club merchandise table. Voting will take place of all photographs submitted for the upcoming 2024 SGHC calendar. During the lunch break there will be a buffet lunch, provided by the Club. All are welcome. So, it will be a busy day. The show opens at 9.00, judging for dogs starts at 10.00 followed by bitches. The show will be held at the KC Club Building, Stoneleigh Park CV8 2LZ. Sad to hear that Zola Rawson had a bad fall in her garden. At the time of this writing, she is still in the hospital. We wish her a speedy recover. here to edit. Northern Saluki Club held their Open Show last Sunday. Judging was John Owen. He said he very much enjoyed his day with all things going well. BOB, BIS went to Linda Ward’s Caryna Manantena At Bactor. RBIS, BOS BB went to Denise Garratt & Sharon Oakey’s Caryna Esperanza. Best Puppy was A Hall’s Waady Al Tarife. BVIS went to Alan & Jacki Bloomfied’ss Glenoak Laquan Ch Cex with BOSV to Elaine Sydney’s Multi Ch Daxlore Harani of Shaybani Esp J. Well done all Pamela Mottershaw as kindly sent me an update on the recent KC of Jersey CH Show, Ir Ch, JSY Ch Ulmaa Naa I was BOB and Hound Group Winner, thus gaining his 4th CC. Sydney was also Best Veteran Hound and later he and Persia were Res Best Brace in Show by Judge, Miss J. Kitchener. Last Tuesday the long awaited SGM of the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club was held. I am more then pleased to say we now have a full Committee to proceed for the future. The meeting was well attended with 25 people. |
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