May 31st, 2026

31st May  2026
 On the hottest day of the year, there we were, showing our dogs.  Fortunately,
Bath is a benched show, so there was room for all to remain under under cover. 
​Still it was very hot.  In the next ring from us was the Afghans with their big coats,
​they seemed to be oblivious to the sweltering heat.  Judging at Championship level for the first
time was Ms Martine Smithson.  DCC, BOB was Cathy Harding &  Naomi Cowley's Ch
Classicus Odysseus at Ashahni with RDCC to Nicola Quadling's   Ch Classicus
Alron with Malenkhai.  BCC went to Mary Sanders Parker's Heart and Soul jp Nashwa
​Classicus (IMP JPN) JW for her second CC,  with RBCC to Chis & Caroline Mackenzie 
Loughran' s Ch Classicus Ophelia.  Best Puppy went to Judith Aryton's Allievo Faa lg Rajiyyah.
Best Veteran and winner of Veteran Hound Group 2 went to Kathy Williams' Tigsisle Totally Unique.
Best Special beginner was Mr M Measures' Al Hfifa Saluk Amara Clementine.

​The weather did not cool down for Reading Open Show which was held on Wednesday.
There was an entry, on paper, for 4 dogs.  Unfortunately due to the heat we decided 
to stay at home.  Jean and Mike Strong did attend the Show Winning BOB with
their Xerxes Omar Te Dolen (IMP BEL).   Their Veteran Dog. who was  entered
in Any Variety Veteran did go Best Veteran in Show.  Well done to Ch Shahdad Zaki Ter
​ Dolen (IMP BEL). 

On Friday, 9am it was all go for Salukis.  Before I go on further I would like to report 
that an announcement was made at Southern Counties Show that rumours
 had circulated about that the Club will be moving.  This ​is incorrect, the show 
will  not be moving from the Newbury Showground.  This is good news for exhibitors
who have seen championship shows disappear from their vicinity over the last few
years.  I think the rehoming of LKA has been a great blow to us in the South.
Richmond will soon be going to Stoneleigh Park, Certainly better for us than Stafford.

Back to the Shows.  The SCCS was judged by Kaisa Gold  from Finland.  I did have
a chance to have a few words with her after the judging.  She said she was pleased
​with the quality of her entry.  She also said in the near future she hoped to be
the owner of a Saluki, her name was on a waiting list.  We wish her the best.  
BCC, BOB went to Mary Sanders Parker's Hearts and Soul jp Nashwa Classicus(IMP JPN) for her 3rd
and qualifying CC.  She was born on 14th March 2025 and her breeder
is H Shimizu.  Her sire is JP/INT Ch Heart & Soul jp Alydar and her dam is JP Ch 
 Cape Avalia Brassavola Yosiko.  A delighted Mary said she has made breed history
as being the youngest Saluki champion.  RBCC to Multi Ch Fiddiya Al Naqawa own by Mrs S Panova.
 DCC, BV went to Linda Aldous & Jeannette Glaister's Ch Jay jp Sea Bird El Panjsher
(IMP JPN) with RJDCC to Hearts & Soul jp Northern Dancer at Classicus.
 Best Special beginner to M M Measures Al Hfifa Saluki Amara Clementine
Welldone all!! And that was the early show.

​In the afternoon, after a long wait the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club
​Held their Summer Championship Show with Kathy Webb judging.  I understand
the show was most enjoyable, friendly show.  The Saluki Welfare
fund was in attendance with their tables and a raffle.  I did hear comments
that the some people were sorry they could not purchaser items as it was
cash only on the day.  
BCC, BIS  Multi Ch Fiddiya Al Naqawa own by Mrs S Panova with RBCC
RBIS to Liana Phillips' Ch Luachmhar Jamilah ShCEx.  DCC, BOS Ch
 Oxana Chippendale's Flytesfield Hyddwn with RDCC to Connie De Souza and
Heidi Woodgate's Caryna Taivoa. BP Sharon Littlechild's ​Allievo Fai Ig Rashuqa.  
   winner of Lure coursing Class  was John & Hilary Davies'  Zafaaniyeh Dashte Kavir 
well done all!!

A REMINDER
THE SALUKI OR GAZELLE HOUND OPEN SHOW will be 
​following on from the CC classes at the Hound Assoc.
Saturday 18th July 2026.  HA judge Jean Luc Lemouzy
SGHC show judge Elaine Sydney.  All entries for Open
Show must be made on Fosse Data.