2018 Saluki Annual
the Year in Review 2018
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Web Edition The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018
The purpose of the Canadian Saluki Annual is to keep an archival record of the Saluki in Canada and to foster cohesiveness in the Canadian Saluki community. We reserve the right to withhold any item or article, which in our opinion would reflect badly on the breed or any individual/group. Also, please note, the opinions expressed within these pages are not necessarily ours. Contact Cathie Hays for permission to reprint any part of this magazine.
It is our intention to publish the Canadian Saluki Annual yearly. The scope of the magazine will include: •• All Saluki specialty shows in Canada for that year, including critiques and photos if available. •• Top 10 Salukis in Canada for all CKC events – conformation, lure coursing, rally, obedience, agility, etc. •• New title holders, litters and foreign registrations, and upcoming litters. •• Articles that support and promote the well-being of the breed. Submission of photos and articles for publication are always welcome.
Who may participate (have one or two pages in the magazine) •• All who live in Canada, or are Canadian and also own a Saluki. •• Anyone who owns a Canadian born Saluki but does not live in Canada. •• Anyone who exhibited a Saluki in a CKC event in the calendar year of the issue and wishes to advertise that win.
Pages in the magazine •• Space for each person will be limited to two pages, plus one extra page for an upcoming litter. •• There is no charge for pages. •• All pages will be colour. •• Finished pages must be sent in the following format – press pdfs, with all photos CMYK, set at 100% and 300 ppi. Page size is 7.5 x 10 inches. In your ad, please include the registered name(s) of your Saluki(s) and your contact information. •• For those requiring layout, please send text, basic layout and photos (high resolution jpgs) to me, Cathie Hays, [email protected]. In your ad, please include the registered name(s) of your Saluki(s) and your contact information. There will be no charge for layout unless you request multiple changes.
I am deeply indebted to Gerry Steers, who has done the lion’s share of the ads in this magazine. I would also like to thank Robbie Pattison for her writing skills and editorial efforts, Patty Milton for the CKC statistics and her article on the Afking rescue, Trish Taylor for her article, “Finding Zoe,” Brian Duggan for his article, “Florence Amherst on Oriental Greyhounds;” and Sally Anne Thompson for giving us access to her captivating photographs, which certainly caught my eye back in 1979.
Note: 2016 and 2017 editions of The Annual are available on the Saluki Club of Canada website at www.salukicanada.com.
Cathie Hays [email protected]
2 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 List of Owners/Breeders Brian and Dee Laurie-Beaumont, Sirhan...... 5 Jim and Priscilla McLeod...... 6-7 Randy and Starr White, Windstorm...... 8-9 Chris Klein...... 10 Janice Preiss, Azad...... 11 Susie Konopa, Khamsin...... 14-15 DJ McClain, Shwana...... 16 Sandra and Larry Gahan, Sandchris...... 17
ys ha Pascale Defour and Julie Poirier...... 24 c © Content Julie Poirier, Sandbeauty...... 25 CKC Breed Standard for the Saluki...... 4 Johnny Mròz, Oür ...... 26-27 Florence Amherst on Oriental Greyhounds..12 Sandra Drouin, Feinouk...... 28-29 Sally Anne Thompson, Lisa Sangrecorio...... 30 Thanks for the Memories...... 18 Diane and Gordon Ford...... 31 Pacific Saluki Club of BC Specialty 2018...... 34 Nancy Kovall...... 32-33 SCoC National Specialty 2018...... 43 Melissa Williams and Sharron Williams. 38-39 Zoe, and the Afking Saluki Rescue...... 56 Maril Semph, Rubaiyat...... 40-41 Saluki Statistics for 2018 Susan And Donald Mitchell, Lightspeed...... 42 Conformation, Top 10...... 72 Debby Dillman, Lahhabeh...... 48-49 Lure Coursing, Top 10...... 73 Jan Buchanan, Auldstane...... 50-51 Obedience, Rally Obedience Top 10...... 74 Paula Mellen...... 52-53 Agility Top 10...... 75 Gerry Steers, Ben Regger...... 54-55 The Elana Trophy...... 76 Susan Schroder and Gary Ellis, Shelby...... 60 Titles Earned...... 77 Brittany Parton...... 61 Litters Registered...... 78 Eric Steel, Phaeton...... 62 Other Individual Dogs Registered...... 78 Sarah Walters...... 63 Litters Anticipated in 2020...... 79 Roberta Parish, Haefen...... 64-65 Saluki Information - where to find...... 85 Jennifer Quirin Tounounti, Heurtleoup...... 66 Jennifer Psyllakis...... 67 Vicki Ellery...... 68 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Jan Phelps, Gabriel...... 69 Robbie Pattison, Iroki...... 70 Print Edition Cathie Hays, Bryn’M...... 71
To receive a copy of the Saluki Annual, Feinouk Puppies 2020...... 80 print edition, please email me with the subject Haefen Puppies 2020...... 81 line - print copy of the Annual requested, Windstorm Puppies...... 82 and include your mailing address. The cost Khamsin Puppies 2020...... 83 is $60 (includes postage for North America). For payment, send an email transfer to me BC’s Sighthound Scene 2020...... 84 at [email protected] Others, please email me for the cost of postage. Copies are printed on bright 32 lb. paper, have a gloss cardstock cover and are coil bound. It is our intention to send web copies of the Annual to all Canadian Group 2 judges and Saluki specialty judges. Cathie Hays
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 3 CKC Breed Standard for the Saluki
Origin and Purpose: The Saluki is one of the oldest known breeds of dogs. It has existed, virtually unchanged, for many thousands of years. It was originally bred by the Arab tribesmen for bringing down game, and was considered a sacred gift of god by the tribesmen. In Arabic, an ordinary dog is called kelb, while the Saluki is El Hor, The Noble one.
General Appearance: The whole appearance of this breed should give an impression of grace and symmetry and of great speed and endurance coupled with strength and activity to enable it to kill a gazelle or other quarry over deep sand or rocky mountains. The expression should be dignified and gentle with deep, faithful, far-seeing eyes.
Size: Dogs should average in height from 23 to 28 inches (58 to 71 cm), and bitches may be considerably smaller, this being very typical of the breed.
Coat: Smooth and of a soft silky texture, slight feather on the legs, feather at the back of the thighs and sometimes with slight wooly feather on the thigh and shoulder.
Colour: White, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle, and tan tricolour (white, black and tan), black and tan, or any of the aforementioned colours and white.
Head: Long and narrow, skull moderately wide between the ears, not domed, stop not pronounced, the whole showing great quality. Nose black or liver; teeth strong and level; eyes dark to hazel and bright; large and oval, but not prominent; ears long and covered with long silky hair hanging close to the skull and mobile.
Neck: Long, supple, and well muscled.
Forequarters: Shoulders sloping and set well back, well muscled without being coarse. Forelegs straight and long from the elbow to the knee.
Loin and Back: Back fairly broad, muscles slightly arched over loin. Chest deep and moderately narrow.
Hindquarters: Strong, hip bones set well apart and stifle moderately bent, hocks low to the ground, showing galloping and jumping power.
Feet: Of moderate length, toes long and well arched, not splayed out, but at the same time not cat-footed: the whole being strong and supple and well feathered between the toes.
Tail: Long, set on low and carried naturally in a curve, well feathered on the underside with long silky hair, not bushy.
The Smooth Variety: In this variety the points should be the same with the exception of the coat, which has no feathering.
4 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 5 6 7 8 9 LOVE OUR CANADIAN SALUKIS Bred by and co-owned with Starr and Randy White
We do conformation, agility, obedience, rally, coursing, tricks and mostly HAVE FUN.
We are so grateful to be part of the Canadian Saluki Community Chris Klein - [email protected] Sharon, Vermont, USA
10 BISS Gr.Ch., Am.Ch., UKC Ch., WINDSTORM AZAD VINDICATION Cdn.Am.F.Ch., CGC, CGN, JC, THD, NTD
In 2018 Vinnie got his AKC Canine Good Neighbour Vinnieand Novice Trick Dog. He also won an AoM.
Janice Preiss - [email protected] 332 Centre Street North, Beeton Ontario L0G 1A0
11 Florence Amherst What we now call the Sloughi, she called, “the North African Slughi or Saharan Slughi.” Amherst on Oriental Greyhounds believed these were once related to smooth Salukis but had become a distinct type. As such, she never Brian Patrick Duggan endorsed the breeding of a Saluki with a Sloughi, or indeed, any of the other Oriental Greyhound types “It should be the object of all those who import she’d named. She refused to breed her Salukis the Greyhounds of the East, and breed them in with Tazis (Persian Greyhounds)—even though this country, to try to keep distinct the different they looked very much like her Amherstias—as varieties, which in many cases have been so they were the wrong taxonomical type. It is worth carefully preserved in their own lands. The noting that she repeatedly rejected requests to historic interest attached to each breed is alone mate her Amherstias with English Greyhounds for a sufficient inducement to do so.” the purpose of toughening up the latter’s feet for Florence Amherst, 1907* coursing and infusing them with more stamina. Amherst was adamant on this point so Greyhound Oriental Greyhounds breeders experimented cross-breeding with other I. Slughi, Tazi, or Gazelle hound Oriental Greyhounds. II. Ahk-Taz-eet or Kirghiz Greyhound Her caution against mixing the “different III. The North African Slughi, or Slughi of the varieties [types]” was a preservationist’s Sahara reaction to a more relaxed attitude towards IV. The Barukhzy Hound, or Afghan Greyhound breeding at that time. In those days, it was V. The Rampur Hound, or Greyhound of common enough for this sort of conversation Northern India to occur over a pint … VI. The Poligar hound, or Greyhound of Southern India Hey, you’ve got a dog from the Middle East! Me too. Not too many of us around By 1907, The Honourable Florence Margaret eh? They kind of look alike—what do you Tyssen Amherst was a recognized authority on say we breed them and have a litter? Oriental Greyhounds who identified seven distinct types. She specified four different classes of Amherst would have none of this sort of Salukis (Type I)—largely based on their amount intermingling, but she would breed to a type that of feathering and point of geographic origin. At matched her Amherstia look. Her first Salukis that time, Amherst called them “Slughis,” based came directly from Egypt, there was a brief influx on colloquial information from correspondents from the Transjordan and, lastly, she incorporated in Egypt, Arabia, Mesopotamia, and Persia. After southern Iraqi Salukis into her line. While she further study of classical Arabic literature, she came never bred an Amherstia bitch outside of her to believe that “Saluki” (from the formal Arabic) kennel, Florence Amherst did not hesitate to let was the correct term and could be modified by the her males be used at public stud—notably the feathering/geographic descriptor Shami, Yamani, kennels of her friends, Brigadier and Mrs. Gladys Omani, or Nejdi. Amherst’s preference was for Lance (Sarona) and Miss Francis Joan Mitchell the Saluki Shami—the most feathered “breed” (Nablous), who each had begun with their own as she called them. The Yamani and Omani had imported desert stock. respectively less feathering but the Nejdi was • smooth coated and as far as I know, not seen in England until after WWI. When Amherst published *Amherst, Florence, “Oriental Greyhounds,” in the first breed standard in Robert Leighton’s The The New Book of the Dog, edited by Robert New Book of the Dog (1907),† it was written Leighton, (Cassell & Co. Ltd. London & New York expressly for her Saluki Shami, however she later 1907). † helped write the breed standard of 1923 which did Amherst’s chapter in Leighton can be accessed allow the smooth coat. online at https://archive.org/details/ newbookofdogcomp00leigrich/page/474
12 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 “A team of Amherstias at Florence’s home, Didlington Hall, in Norfolk, England, 1906. These Salukis were goldens, and different shades of red—her preferred colors. The dog on the left may be Luman, one of her first pair, which were imported from Lower Egypt in 1895.”
Florence Amherst thought Saädan (left) a excellent Saluki and presented him to the Queen of Spain as a wedding gift in 1906.
A Typical Slughi (Shami) bred in England by the Honourable Florence Amherst. This photo was used in Leighton’s book - unfortunately the dog is not named. (below)
Brian Patrick Duggan is the author of the award-winning Saluki: The Desert Hound and the English Travelers Who Brought It to the West and General Custer, Libbie Custer and their Dogs: A Passion for Hounds from the Civil War to Little Bighorn. He has written numerous articles on canines in history and presented his research at international Saluki conferences. Brian is a retired, university technology educator, an American Kennel Club judge, and the editor for McFarland Publishers’ Dogs in Our World series.
Saluki: The Desert Hound and the English Travelers Who Brought It to the West and Brian’s other books can be ordered at amazon.com/author/brianduggan
13 Khamsin SalukisCaprice Am.Ch. Khamsin’s Caprice for a Song, CKC/ASFA Field Ch.
Caprice was shown very sparingly in the U.S.A in 2018, only attending the Huron Valley Saluki Specialty weekend, where she earned her third major by going Best of Winners for 5 points under Saluki breeder/judge Joseph Minor. [email protected] Susan Konopa, 174381 Lower Valley Road, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
14 Khamsin SalukisSoleil Can/Am. Ch. Khamsin’s Della Soleil, CKC/ASFA Field Ch.
Soleil’s only venture into the American Show Ring in 2018 was her attendance at the Summer Splash Specialties, where she came away with an Award of Merit under International Saluki breeder/judge Sibylle Benoit Soleil was bred by myself, and is co-owned with Janice Preiss, her handler in this photo. [email protected] Susan Konopa, 174381 Lower Valley Road, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
15 16 JADA
Cdn. Am. Ch. Sandstorm Rainbow Connection, JC (Ch. Rataki Under the Persian Sun, SM x Ch. Sandstorm Fire in the Sky)
At Jada’s first Canadian National specialty, she was Best in Puppy Sweepstakes. At her last Canadian National, she was Best in Veteran Sweepstakes
In between, she earned her Canadian and American championships and her (AKC) Junior Courser titles.
She won a SBOS from the classes; she won Awards of Merit.
Jada had one litter sired by Ch. Odi et Amo True Colors Elessar. Her chocolate smooth son was a Canadian National Specialty Winner and a UKC BIS winner.
The most important part of Jada’s life was being Larry’s constant companion and held a huge part of his heart. Actually, she held a huge part of everyone’s heart.
We will be forever grateful to Kathy Morton for making Larry’s long time dream come true.
Sandra and Larry Gahan
17 S ally Anne Thompson h T anks for the Memories
For those of us who became involved with These weren’t Salukis standing in boring and Salukis back in the sixties and seventies, stilted show ring poses. Some were portraits, but especially if we lived in places like they were portraits of character and strength, or Canada, with its vast distances and Saluki faces caught in quirky moments of time. tiny Saluki population, the photographs Others were Salukis in nature, simply enjoying of Sally Anne Thompson played an themselves on the beach or rocketing down a hillside. Some were in colour; most were in black important role in our discovery and and white—or at least we saw them in black and ultimate appreciation of the breed. white, because back then colour printing was too We had little opportunity to see many Salukis in expensive for magazines and books to offer many the flesh. We had to depend on photographs, and colour photographs. that wasn’t easy either, since there were few books While we Saluki folk may know her mostly from or magazines devoted to the breed and the internet her Saluki images, Sally Anne Thompson is of hadn’t yet come on the scene. Many of the images course a world renowned photographer of all we saw became indelibly printed in our minds, and animals. But it was in fact Salukis that brought her of those more than a few came from the camera of into the animal photography field. Her father was Sally Anne Thompson. a fashion photographer, and Sally Anne seemed
Ch. Burydown Inanna and her dam, Ch. Burydown Elishama on the Sands at Climping, Sussex (left)
Ch. Burydown Iphigenia (page 19)
18 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 19 destined to follow in his footsteps, until one day and was followed by The World’s Finest Horses the studio was asked for some dog pictures. As and Ponies and Champion Cats of the World, for Sally’s husband, Ron Willbie, recounts, “Sally was which she also did the photographs. In 1989 the asked to go as an assistant to the photographer first of her own books,Photographing Dogs, came who was doing the job. She took some happy snaps out to acclaim. whilst there and Vera Watkins, whose Windswift Her images, from a career spanning more than Salukis were photographed, was very pleased with 50 years, are recognized and admired around the them, telling Sally she ‘had the touch’ and strongly world. We are delighted to have received permission encouraged her to take up dog photography. The to feature a few of them here. rest is history.” She and husband Ron, also a skilled photographer, Photographing animals had always been her live on the Isle of Wight, with two rescued passion, but she jumped at the chance to make greyhounds. it her life’s work and quickly gained a reputation as one of the best in the field. In 1962 she was Robbie Pattison commissioned by the publishers of an illustrated dog book, Champion Dogs of the World, to travel Thank you to Sally Anne (Thompson) Willbie, across Europe and America photographing dogs Ron Willbie and Animal Photography (http:// chosen as the best representatives of their breeds. www.animal-photography.com) for allowing us The book was a huge critical and popular success, to use these photos.
20 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 21 Ch. Alexandra of Daxlore (above)
Ch. Burydown Elishama and Burydown Knightellington Cheheli (page 23).
22 23 Gr.Ch.Sandbeauty Surprise Désirée Mina Litter Planned 2020
Co-owners: Pascale Dufour & Julie Poirier Québec, Canada [email protected] Pictures: Magali Boulet & Balto
24 Diva
Gr.Ch.Arshan Blanchefleur Owner: Julie Poirier [email protected] Pictures by: Julie Lebel, Sabrina Gauthier & Léane Bossé
25 Our
26 27 Aribica Dahouk Dahouk is my first Saluki. She literally made me fall in love with the breed. This is my miss personality of the pack.
Ch.Arabica Ezza Ezza arrived home just 8 months after Dahouk She is full of energy and loves to come show with me. Very small but very determined!
Owner of Dahouk & Ezza Sandra Drouin Ste. Agathe, QC [email protected]
28 GCh. DeiConsorti Baghdad Acclaimed
Fein arrived in my life by a happy coincidence... Since then, he keeps surprising me and bringing me joy and crazy laughs.
He completed his Championship and Grand Championship at the age of only 13 months.
Watch him in the ring.
Owner: Sandra Drouin & Daria Coneghan Handler: Sandra Drouin & Paule Blanche
29 A K C / U K C C H D E I C O N S O R T I S T A R L I T E A P P L E T I N I C G C
G C H P , U K C C H , C A C H S T A R L I T E ' S "SpMiA DkE OeF T H"E B E S T S T U F F O N E A R T H B N , J C , R I , F D C , T K A , U R O 2 X M B P I S S G C H B A G H D A D D E I C O N S O R T I D E J A V U C G N C A S D I N
SPIKE EARNED HIS AKC CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE TENDER AGE OF 14 MONTHS, LOVINGLY HANDLED BY HIS SIRE’S BREEDER, TINA TURLEY KOCAB. TWO MONTHS LATER HE FINISHED HIS UKC TITLE WITH BACK TO BACK BEST IN SHOWS AND A RESERVE BEST IN SHOW. HE ALSO RECEIVED HIS CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TITLE IN SEPTEMBER. IN NOVEMBER HE QUALIFIED FOR HIS FIRST JC RUN. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR HIM!
BREEDER: DARIA CONEGHAN OWNER: LISA SANGREGORIO [email protected] HANDLER: LISA SANGREGORIO & TINA TURLEY KOCAB
30 , DooleyFaridaat Gahn Doolahli is pictured winning Reserve Winners Dog at the 2012 SCoC National, ~ judge Brian Duggan
Dooley salutes his offspring Mia, Freyja, Loki and Scata at home with Diane and Gordon Ford [email protected]
31 32 33 Pacific Saluki Club of BC 2017 Specialty April 14th, Chilliwack, B.C.
Best of Breed Can. Ch. Am. GCh. Kushiel’s To Solace My Heart
Juvenile Sweepstakes Veterans Sweepstakes Judge: Dianna Kass Judge: Dianna Kass
6-9 months male (2) 12+ Years Female 1st 200 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX 1st 207 CAN. GCH. AM. CH. HILLSIDE’S ALABAMA OF 2nd 201 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA DADAELIS HIRO LIGHTSPEED RN
9-12 months male (1) Best in Veterans Sweepstakes 1st 202 DADAELIS NA’TU AHVAZ 207 CAN. GCH. AM. CH. HILLSIDE’S ALABAMA OF LIGHTSPEED RN 12-18 months male (1) 1st 203 KRIMZYN MOON SHADOW FOR MASTERPIECE
12-18 months FEmale (1) 1st 205 KRIMZYN LOVE YOU TO THE MOON
Best in Sweeps 202 DADAELIS NA’TU AHVAZ
Runner up in Sweeps 205 KRIMZYN LOVE YOU TO THE MOON Trophy table, Sweeps judge Dianne Kass (right)
34 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Regular Classes Juvenile (12-18 Months) - Male (2) 2nd 203 KRIMZYN MOON SHADOW FOR MASTERPIECE, Judge: Brenton Wright ERN17000996, 14-Nov-16. Breeders: Kathleen Jones. GCh. Ch. Dadaelis Bzantium Kokkinos Pethi x GCh. Odi Et Amo Senta Krimzyn Karmel Drizzle Elessar Sc. Elsewhere. Jr. Puppy (6-9 Months) - Male (2) Owner: Susan PAINE, Susan MANTHOU 1 st 200 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX, EQ733782 1st 204 KARANFIL GEMINIO, ERN17000916 23-Aug-17. Breeders: DEBORAH A DILLMAN; Marilyn 29-Dec-16. Breeders: Yaseminy Zografos, Aspasia LaBrache Brown. Krimzyn Kumamia Kareem Malad at Zografos. Khiva’s Karanfil Peregrin x Arukh’s Karanfil Lahhabe x Red Hawk’s Qadira Wafiqa. Canada. Owner: Alannah. Elsewhere. Owner: Marie ANTI Deborah DILLMAN, Brian WARD, Susan MANTHOU 2nd 201 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA DADAELIS HIRO, EQ733783 23-Aug-17. Breeders: DEBORAH A DILLMAN; Marilyn Winners Male LaBrache Brown. Krimzyn Kumamia Kareem Malad at 204 KARANFIL GEMINIO Lahhabe x Red Hawk’s Qadira Wafiqa. Canada. Owner: Deborah DILLMAN, Brian WARD, David FINCHAM, Jones, Kathleen MANTHOU, SUSAN Reserve Winners Male 203 KRIMZYN MOON SHADOW FOR MASTERPIECE
Lahhabeh’s Q’Ka Dadaelis Hiro Sr. Puppy (9-12 Months) - Male (1) 1st 202 DADAELIS NA’TU AHVAZ, Listed Karanfil Geminio 26-May-17. Breeders: Marilyn LaBrache Brown. Dadaelis Az’Lo Tully x Dadaelis Bzantium Zo’Mar Nadirah. Elsewhere. Owner: Marilyn LABRACHE BROWN. Agent: Debby DILLMAN
Krimzym Moon Shadow For Masterpiece
Dadealis Na’Tu Ahvaz
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 35 Bred By Exhibitor - Female (1) Specials Only – Male (3) 1st 205 KRIMZYN LOVE YOU TO THE MOON, 208 GCH. LIGHTSPEED CAPRICORN’S THE ONE, ERN18000060, 14-Nov-16. Breeders: Kathleen Jones. CA590568, 15-Jan-15. Breeders: Susan & Donald Mitchell. Ch. Dadaelis Bzantium Kokkinos Pethi x Ch. Odi Et Amo Dabka’s Italy x Can. GCh. Am. Ch. Hillside’s Alabama Of Senta Krimzyn Karmel Drizzle Elessar. Elsewhere. Owner: Lightspeed. Canada. Owner: Susan & Donald MITCHELL Kathleen JONES 209 CH. KRIMZYN KUMAMIA KAREEM MALAD AT LAHHABEH, 1129615, 31-Dec-14. Breeders: Kathleen Jones & Claire Lane. GCh. Dadaelis Bzantium Kokkinos Pethi x Open - Female (1) FC. Shamali Irdeh Al Hawah Bint Gazila, SC. Elsewhere. 1st 206 DADAELIS BZANTIUM NA’LO LAZIZA, Listed Owner: Deborah DILLMAN, Kathleen JONES 04-Aug-14. Breeders: Marilyn LaBrache Brown. Ch. 210 CH. HAEFEN JETSTREAM FORSHARWASSIM, Dadaelis Monab Apollo x Dadaelis Bzantium Zo’Mar DL661256, 16-Jun-16. Breeders: Roberta Parish. Ch. Iroki Nadirah. Elsewhere. Owner: Marilyn LABRACHE BROWN, Black Tie Affair FCh. x Am./Can. Ch. Haefen’s Freespirit Susan MANTHOU, Debby DILLMAN Fenit. Canada. Owner: Roberta PARISH, Catherine HAYS, Camilla HAGLUND Winners Female 205 KRIMZYN LOVE YOU TO THE MOON Specials Only – Female (2) 211 CAN. CH. AM. GCH. KUSHIEL’S TO SOLACE MY HEART SC, ERN14000119, 15-Dec-12. Breeders: Erika Parton/ Reserve Winners Female Michelle Parton/ Brittany Parton. GCH Freespirits As 206 DADAELIS BZANTIUM NA’LO LAZIZA You Like It x GCH Dadaelis Kushiel’s Chosen of T’Cai. Elsewhere. Owner: Laura STUDER, Erika PARTON 212 CH RED HAWK’S QADIRA WAFIQA, 1124185 28-Jul-13. Breeders: Marita Aaras. Seafarer Yazd x Red Hawk’s Anneesa Rafa. Elsewhere. Owner: Deborah DILLMAN, Marilyn LABRACHE BROWN
Best of Breed 211 CAN CH AM GCH KUSHIEL’S TO SOLACE MY HEART
Best of Opposite Sex 208 GCH. LIGHTSPEED CAPRICORN’S THE ONE
Best of Winners 205 KRIMZYN LOVE YOU TO THE MOON
Best Puppy 200 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX
Select Dog 210 CH HAEFEN JETSTREAM FORSHARWASSIM
Krimzyn Love You To The Moon Select Bitch 212 RED HAWK’S QADIRA WAFIQA Veterans – Female (1) ABS 207 CAN. GCH. AM. CH. HILLSIDE’S ALABAMA OF Bred By Exhibitor LIGHTSPEED RN, 1092769, 21-Mar-06. Breeders: Vikki 205 KRIMZYN LOVE YOU TO THE MOON McDonald. Karista’s Believe It Or Not x Al Khabara Badaya of Hillside. Elsewhere. Owner: Susan& Donald MITCHELL Best Canadian Bred 208 GCH. LIGHTSPEED CAPRICORN’S THE ONE
36 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Stud Dog and Get (1) 209 CH KRIMZYN KUMAMIA KAREEM MALAD AT LAHHABEH, 1129615, 31-Dec-14. Breeders: Kathleen Jones & Claire Lane. GCh. Dadaelis Bzantium Kokkinos Pethi x FC. Shamali Irdeh Al Hawah Bint Gazila, SC. Elsewhere. Owner: Deborah DILLMAN, Kathleen JONES
Best Stud Dog and Get 209 CH KRIMZYN KUMAMIA KAREEM MALAD AT LAHHABEH
Brood Bitch and Progeny (1) 212 red HAWK’S QADIRA WAFIQA, 1124185, 28-Jul-13. Breeders: Marita Aaras. Seafarer Yazd x Red Hawk’s Anneesa Rafa. Elsewhere. Owner: Deborah DILLMAN, Marilyn LABRACHE BROWN
Best Brood Bitch and Progeny Kathy Jones and Debby Dillman 212 CH RED HAWK’S QADIRA WAFIQA
Above: BOB - Can. Ch. Am. GCh. Kushiel’s To Solace My Heart; BOS - GCh. Lightspeed Capricorn’s The One; and BW - Krimzyn Love You To the Moon
Left: Select Dog - Ch. Haefen Jetstream Forsharwassim; and Select Bitch - Ch. Red Hawk’s Qadira Wafiqa
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 37 38 39 Elysian Fields Azerbaku x Can Am Ch Rubaiyat At Midnight In Paris, CGN.
The Rubaiyat "B" litter arrived late evening, January 8, 2018. All have found wonderful homes.
BELOW, At six months, left to right, the Rubaiyats: Botai Bahran, "Botai," Gary and Trudy Parks; Bara'at Mahal, "India," (at home with me); Jalala Badu, “Badu," Jennie and Bob Strayer; BeduBey ElysianFields, "BeyBey," Cathy Goven; SIRE Elysian Fields Azerbaku; Bravehart At El Jeki, “Chromie,” Jeff and Kim Boudreau; DAM “Paris” and GRAND DAM Ch Jen Araby Rosetta Rubaiyat, GCN. ABSENT:"Bocu,” Braveheart At El Jeki, "Chromie," Jeff and Kim Boudreau; DAM "Paris," and GRAND DAM Ch. Jen Araby Rosetta Rubaiyat, CGN. ABSENT, Ben Berkut, "Ben," Serge, Olga, Katherine and Paulina Barmakov.
Puppy inquiries always welcomed. Maril Semph, Rubaiyat Salukis, Lambton Shores, Ontario | [email protected] www.facebook.com/rubaiyatgazehounds
40 Bey Bey Badu
Botai
India
Ben
Chromie’s star already shines. In his first year, he has been awarded Specialty Sweepstakes BOS, Best of Opposite Sex, multiple Baby Puppy Group Firsts. Kim and Jeff bring out his best. He loves people and he loves to perform. Chromie The others await their turn!
Puppy inquiries always welcomed. Maril Semph, Rubaiyat Salukis, Lambton Shores, Ontario | [email protected] www.facebook.com/rubaiyatgazehounds
41 42 Saluki Club of Canada National Specialty
Judge’s General Comments Mrs Karin Juto Hedberg, Judge 2018 Kashmani Salukis, Sweden August 19th Many of the exhibits were still young, and winnipeg, Mb although Salukis and other breeds can become Show Champions in Canada already at a very early age (six months?), a Saluki is not fully developed the show area (Rosemary Young on the Friday, and until much later. Debbie on the Saturday). In Sweden, a young Saluki may be awarded CACs I had an excellent ring steward, Lorna Muir. The (our “points”) in the Junior class from nine ring was beautifully decorated and lovely rosettes months of age, but these awards do not qualify were awarded to the winners. The home cooked for a Champion title until the dog has reached the lunch and pastry added to the enjoyments. age of two years and one day when the qualifying A special thank you to the Club for the lovely CAC is awarded. (You need at least three CACs to dinner after the shows, with many nice words and become a National Champion, from at least two friendly laughters. different judges.) Elisabet and I are also very grateful to the three After having fulfilled my appointment on the ladies Nancy Kovall, Candace Cook and Corinne Saturday, I managed to see many of “my” Salukis Walker for taking us around in Manitoba on the being judged again, by other judges in other rings, Monday (Nancy and Candace) and Tuesday at other shows held in the same place - which was (Corinne), after the shows. We visited Winnipeg an instant reminder of that the same exhibits don’t City Centre, and the Manitoba Legislative Building. always look or behave the same, only a short period We attended a guided tour at the Royal Canadian after having been judged by me, at the same place, Mint. We enjoyed learning about the history and the same day! nature of Manitoba and had a lovely walk, partly The Salukis shown to me all had friendly and on the floating boardwalks, at the “urban nature typical temperaments. One or two were perhaps oasis” of FortWhyte Alive. We went to the National a little too playful in the ring, and some were not Historic Site of the Forks, at the Red River, had entirely happy to be there that day. lunch near Lockport, visited the Lower Fort Garry There was, as desired, a variation of types, Industrial Area, also a National Historic Site, and, colours and coats, all within the breed standard. not to forget, we went to two outlets, where we Many of the exhibits carried their heads rather bought some new clothes at fantastic prices. low on the move, which I’m not used to see in my During our stay before the National, Elisabet and part of the world nowadays. A Saluki should of I also enjoyed visiting the Assiniboine Park and Zoo course not carry its head like an Afghan hound in Winnipeg on our own - within walking distance or a Poodle, but a low carriage detracts from the from our hotel. We were highly impressed, not typical elegance and proud dignity of the breed. least by the Polar Bear Aquarium. Thank you! We really managed to see a lot during our short Thank you very much to those of you having stay. The only disappointments were the low number nominated and voted for me to judge at your of Salukis participating in the show, and, during the National 2018. I and my travel companion and first part of our stay, the smoky skies emanating friend Elisabet Levén (Afghan Hound owner and from the fires in British Columbia. (However, the successful exhibitor) were very well taken care of latter also meant that the temperature on the day during our stay in Winnipeg and we really enjoyed I was judging did not raise to the 33°C the weather the friendly atmosphere and hospitality. Thank forecast predicted.) you to our “chauffeurs” who took us to and from
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 43 Saluki Club of Canada National Specialty Show
Best in Specialty, Best Canadian Bred GCh. Lightspeed Capricorn’s The One Sweepstakes - Judge: Tena Warshaw Youth Sweepstakes Breeders’ Sweepstakes SENIOR PUPPY dog (1) DOGS (3) 1st 246 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX 2nd 211 GCH. LIGHTSPEED CAPRICORN’S THE ONE Owners: Debbie Dillman, B. Ward, S. Manthou Breeders/Owners: Susan & Donald Mitchell abs 219 DEICONSORTI ALWAYS IN THE NEWS AGSCV Breeder: Daria Coneghan 12-18 MOnth dog (2) 1st 246 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX 1st 219 DEICONSORTI ALWAYS IN THE NEWS AGSCV Breeders: Debby Dillman & M. LaBrache Brown Owners: John Gillis & Daria Coneghan 2nd 258 SANDSTORM AFTER THE GOLD RUSH Owners: Katherina Dueck & Kathleen Morton BitchES (1) abs 214 CH. DEICONSORTI ANYTHIN BUT CLICHÉ 12-18 Month Bitch (1) Breeder/Owner: Daria Coneghan abs 233 DEICONSORTI A FINE HOT MESS Owner: Daria Coneghan BEST IN Breeders’ SWEEPSTAKES 246 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX BEST IN Youth SWEEPSTAKEs 219 DEICONSORTI ALWAYS IN THE NEWS AGSCV
44 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Regular Classes - Judge: Karin Hedberg 12-18 MONTHS DOG (2) 2nd 247 DADAELIS NA’TU AHVAZ ERN18000601. 26-May-17. Breeder: Marilyn LaBrache Brown by DadaelisAzilo Tully ex Dadaelis Bzantrium Zo’ Mar Nadirah. Canada. Owner: MarilynLaBrache Brown, 1673 S Market Blvd., #220, Chehalis, WA 98532-3826. Agent: Deborah Dillman. Very stylish, smooth coated, bl/t dog. Typical general outline. Noble head, dignified expression, long neck. Deep brisket, but I would prefer a little longer breast bone. Rather straight in front angulation and steep in croup. Shiny coat, excellent muscle condition. 1 st 258 SANDSTORM AFTER THE GOLD RUSH Listed. 01-Apr-17. Breeder: Kathleen Morton by Quanmarra Thonolan ex Ch. Sandstorm Treasured Bred By Exhibitor Dog - Lahhabeh’s Q’Ka Baymax Silmaril. Elsewhere. Owners: Katherina Dueck & Kathleen Morton, 624 Ingersoll St., Winnipeg, MB R3G 2J4. OPEN DOG (2) Silver grizzle with a beautiful head and expression. Excellent classic outline, still rather straight in front angulation, excellent top line, 1st 219 DEICONSORTI ALWAYS IN THE NEWS AGSCV good depth of brisket, adequate angulation behind, good width EJ709472. 01-May-17. Breeder: Daria A Coneghan by of upper thigh. Excellent long Saluki feet, effortless side movement, Starlites Made of the Best Stuff on Earth ex Ch. Baghdad excellent temperament, beautiful coat and good bone. Deiconsorti Déjà Vu. Canada. Owners: John Gillis & Daria Coneghan, 4057 148th Lane NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304. Golden boy of classic type, very well developed body, balanced front and hindquarter angulations, good width of thighs, nicely feathered, excellent feet and temperament, masculine head, would prefer a little less stop. Beautiful eye shape and kind, typical expression. Typical movements from the side and correct coming and going. In excellent condition. For perfection - may very well come with age - he should be a little more proud of himself in the ring. 2nd 255 PADTHEWAY SAQIIL 1135461. 09-Jan-17. Breeder: Norm Strathdee by GCh. Windstorm Padtheway Vagabond CGN ex Nadirah Har Kala Rachi. Elsewhere. Owners: Nancy Koval & D. Fast, 37 Coker Road, Kenora, ON P9N 4P5. Golden and white smooth boy, typical general outline, very elegant but still rather immature. Elegant head with excellent expression, 12-18 Month Dogs - Dadaelis Na’Tu Ahvaz and pigmentation and ear set. Good body depth but could use a little Sandstorm After The Goldrush more weight. He did not enjoy being in the ring this day, and was rather tense when stacked, and unsettled on the move. He shows BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG (1) promise but needs more time and experience. 1st 246 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX EQ733782. 23-Aug-17. Breeders: Debby Dillman & M. WINNERS DOG LaBrache Brown by Ch. Krimzyn Kumamia Malad at 219 DEICONSORTI ALWAYS IN THE NEWS AGSCV Lahhabeh ex GCh. Red Hawk’s Qadira Wafiga. Canada. Owners: Debbie Dillman, B. Ward, S. Manthou, Box 35, 215 McLure Ferry Rd., McLure, BC V0E 2H0. RESERVE WINNERS DOG Fawn, smooth coated almost 1 year young male. Very appealing 246 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX head and expression. Still rather straight in front and hindquarter angulation and needs to deepen in body. A bit too flat over loin. In spite of this he used himself very well on the move, effortless and balanced from the side, with the desired light, moderately springy gait. He was also sound coming and going. Shown in excellent muscle condition. Happy temperament.
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 45 10-12 YEAR VETERAN DOG (1) 222 CH. TERIKOR ZEUS 1108449. 26-Sep-09. Breeders: Cori Solomon & Ken 1st 248 GCH. WINDSTORM UNFORGETTABLE ONE Bornstein by Ch. Houn’Hollow Halation CD RA ex TN170091. 01-Jul-07. Breeders: Randy & Starr White by Ch. Karob Alexandra Terikor. Elsewhere. Owners: Brenda Windstorm Sovereign Hunter ex GCh. Windstorm Ruffled Marquardson & Cori Solomon, 785 Foxgrove Ave., East St. One CGN. Canada. Owner: Jolene Helmke, 16-2420 6th Paul, MB R2E 0A8. Ave. N., Regina, SK S4R 0N9. Very eye-catching 9 years old dark grizzle, proudly carried elegant Beautiful, balanced and classic deer grizzle male, 11 years, in head, long elegant neck, excellent body and angulations. For me, excellent coat and muscle condition, typical and well-constructed his head is a little too fine for balance to body. Dignified expression, all over. Beautiful head and expression. Excellent movements from but eyes appeared to be rather small. Still a beautiful picture both the side and coming and going. Very well presented. A credit to his standing and moving. owner and breeder. 245 CH. KRIMZYN KUMAMIA KAREEM MALAD AT LAHHABEH (M) 1129615. 31-Dec-14. Breeders: Kathleen BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH (1) Jones & Claire Lane by Ch. Dadaelis Bzantium Kokkinos 1st 233 DEICONSORTI A FINE HOT MESS Pethi ex Shamali Irdeh al Hawah Bint Gazila. Canada. EJ709474. 01-May-17. Breeder: Daria Coneghan by Owners: Kathleen Jones & Debby Dillman, Box 35, 215 Starlite’s Made of the Best Stuff on Earth ex Ch. Baghdad McLure Ferry Rd., McLure, BC V0E 2H0. Deiconsorti Déjà Vu CGN. Canada. Owner: Daria Very handsome, tall, smooth bl/si. Typical general outline, typical Coneghan, 275 Logan Cres., Regina, SK S4S 5S8. expression, well bodied, well angulated in front, a little straight in Black fringed red bitch, classic type, very attractive, super knee, good mover, a little slack in top line expression, excellent pigmentation, typically high set & well carried 256 CH. KHAMSIN’S STERLING STETSON CGN CD RAE2 ears, elegant well carried neck, well developed and balanced (M) AS533748. Breeder: Susie Konopa by Ch. Karnak body for age, springy side gait, when settled. Long well set and Reign’s Hero Leonidas CGN FCh. ex Ch. Khamsin’s Vashti well feathered tail. Unfortunately spoiled her chances in the later El Marrakech FChX. Canada. Owners: Nancy Kovall & Susie competitions by playing up. Konopa, 37 Coker Rd., Kenora, ON P9N 4P5. Silver grizzle with white collar marking, very attractive head, correct eye and expression, well feathered and carried ears, excellent body WINNERS BITCH coat and typical Saluki feet. A little straight in upper arm and 233 DEICONSORTI A FINE HOT MESS shoulder. Excellent hindquarters. Movement a little unbalanced today. 214 CH. DEICONSORTI ANYTHIN BUT CLICHÉ (F) EJ709471. 01-May-17. Breeder: Daria Coneghan by Starlite’s Made of the Best Stuff on Earth ex Ch. Baghdad Deiconsorti Déjà Vu CGN. Canada. Owner: Daria Coneghan, 275 Logan Cres., Regina, SK S4S 5S8. Cream bitch, pretty and feminine, obviously still young. Excellent expression and pigmentation, well set ears, good body for age but rather straight in front angulation. Steep croup which should become a little broader and longer. Often carried her tail untypically curled over her back when moving, which destroyed the general outline. 249 CH. RED HAWK’S QADIRA WAFIQA (F) 1124185. 28-Jul-13. Breeder: Marita Aaras by Seafarer Yazd Bred By Exhibitor Bitch and Winners Bitch - ex Red Hawk’s Aneesa Rafa. Elsewhere. Owner: Debby Deiconsorti A Fine Hot Mess Dillman, Box 35, 215 McLure Ferry Rd., McLure, BC V0E 2H0. Black fringed fawn, typical and classic outline, exquisite and SPECIALS ONLY (6) feminine, excellent head and expression, balanced body and 211 GCH. LIGHTSPEED CAPRICORN’S THE ONE (M) angulations, not overdone, moved very well, well presented. CA590568. 15-Jan-15. Breeders: Susan & Donald Mitchell by Dabka’s Italy ex GCh. Hillside’s Alabama of Lightspeed RN. Canada. Owner: Susan & Donald Mitchell, Box 31663, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2H1. Cream, masculine and powerful dog with excellent coat and pigmentation, well feathered ears and tail, kind and dignified expression. Deep and well developed brisket, excellent width of thighs. Moved willingly and fluently. Excellent temperament.
46 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Ch. Deiconsorti Anything But Cliché with owner Best of Opposite Sex, Ch. Red Hawk’s Qadira Wafiqa Daria Coneghan in Junior competition BEST OF BREED BEST VETERAN 211 GCH. LIGHTSPEED CAPRICORN’S THE ONE (M) 248 GCH. WINDSTORM UNFORGETTABLE ONE
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR 249 CH. RED HAWK’S QADIRA WAFIQA (F) 246 LAHHABEH’S Q’KA BAYMAX
BEST OF WINNERS BEST CANADIAN BRED 219 DEICONSORTI ALWAYS IN THE NEWS AGSCV 211 GCH. LIGHTSPEED CAPRICORN’S THE ONE (M)
SELECT DOG 248 GCH. WINDSTORM UNFORGETTABLE ONE
Best of Opposite Sex, Ch. Red Hawk’s Qadira Wafiqa, Best of Winners - Deiconsorti Always In The News AGSCV, Winners Bitch - Deiconsorti A Fine Hot Mess, Best Veteran and Select Dog - GCh. Windstorm Unforgettable One
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 47 LAHHABEH SALUKIS
MBIS MBISS GRCH Red Hawk’s Qadira Wafiqa co-owned with Marilyn LaBrache Brown
Lahhabeh’s Q’Ka Baymax co-owned with Brian Ward and Susan Manthou
48 LAHHABEH SALUKIS
Lahhabeh’s Q’Ka Baymax Lahhabeh’s Q’Ka Dadaelis Hiro co-owned with Brian Ward & Susan Manthou Co-owned with David Fincham, Kathy Jones, Susan Manthou, Brian Ward
At 6 months old, Hiro was awarded Best of Breed and BW for his first major. Hiro finished 2018 with 8 points towards his Canadian Championship.
Visiting Khadira on Vancouver Island at 7 months old.
Lahhabeh’s Q’Ka Khadira Aneesa Owned and loved by T rish Fennel [email protected]
49 Champion Auldstane Cunobelin April 23, 2008 - September 26, 2018 Torc was diagnosed with lung cancer on October 11, 2017. He was able to live a good life for ten months and then began to fail.
Though he was not a career show dog, he had success in the ring and more importantly was the best companion one could want.
In Saskatchewan he ran in open fields and on Vancouver Island he knew the trails, including bears and deer. On the beach he attempted to hunt the boats in the water.
Run with the stars, My Torc. Jan
50 Champion Iroki Auldstane ’Allelujah’ July 23, 2005 - October 13, 2018
Gabriel was the supervising puppy as we built the Saskatchewan house. And in succeeding years he took his guard duties very seriously on the prairie and later, on Vancouver Island.
He chose his friends carefully and never forgot them, celebrating their arrival for visits.
With his son and daughter, he ran free on Island trails and in later years he kept watch at the front door, where his faithful spririt remains.
Jan Buchanan, Auldstane Salukis Vancouver Island, 250-752-9585
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Ziva [email protected] 54 55 Zoe, and the Afking Saluki Rescue
It always comes as a shock when we hear of the scene but when Trish Taylor submitted her Salukis in need of rescue, and when the dogs in moving account of elderly adoptee Zoe’s hair- question belong to someone well known not only raising adventure, which happened shortly after to the Saluki community but also prominent on she arrived to live with Trish, it seemed that an the Canadian purebred dog scene, the shock is accompanying update on the fate of the rest of the even greater. Such was the case in 2015 when sixteen Salukis might be in order. it was learned that the dogs of Alan Ewles had Thanks go to Patty Milton, Janice Preiss and been seized by the Oakville/Milton Humane Trish for providing the update. Thank you also Society, and later that he had been charged and to the many people who opened their hearts found guilty under the OSPCA Act. These events and their homes to these dogs who were in such happened before the Saluki Annual came on desperate need of help.
Robbie Pattison
Finding Zoe
This is the story of finding and finally catching I inadvertently trapped her (so I thought) in a 12 year old Zoe, 10 days after she slipped out my broken down lean-to type shelter. As I came down gate and made her way over onto the forested the only (and very narrow) path leading to it, there trail system along the river behind my house. She she was, standing frozen in the right hand side, had recently come into my care and my heart fear in her eyes, ready to flee. I gasped out loud via OMHS from the SPCA raid and seizure of the when I saw her there. I was about 25 feet away and Afking Salukis. I very slowly sat down on a big downed tree. That hot, humid day, I was searching in an area First I calmed myself, then started trying to get where I’d seen Zoe the day before. I had just her to relax. I tossed bits of food to her and she was changed out the card on the trail camera and very hungry but would eat only what landed right at circled around onto an unfamiliar trail, when her feet. After close to an hour she finally lay down
56 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 and I was able to quietly move a few feet closer Laura went ahead on the narrow path and as we along the tree. I sat there for a bit, wondering how got close she spotted Zoe curled up, asleep in long it would be before it was safe to move again the lean-to! We all quietly backed away and they and eyeing her shelter to determine the safest way devised a plan to hand catch her. Laura crept to get her without her injuring herself if she were up the left side to block the spot where Zoe had to panic. Suddenly she stood up and rushed out a gotten out earlier. I backed up on the trail to be in side opening which I couldn’t see from my angle. position to get hold of her if she got past Andrea. I And just like that she disappeared back into the was stifling sobs at this stage I must say. woods. Andrea slowly approached her (by this time she As you can imagine, I felt ill. I waited there for was ready to bolt) and gave her a clear view of the nearly half an hour but she didn’t reappear, so I left only escape route. Zoe took the bait and tried to a bit of food for her and started to head back the way I came. Quite a way down the path, I rounded a bend and startled her coming towards me, just a few feet away, as if she were returning to the lean- to. She really took off that time. Armed with that info, I called Laura McKibbon Caron (Healing Hearts Lost Pet Search) and Maureen Häni, and they rounded up Andrea Barker from Oakville Milton HS (one of Zoe’s first care givers). Laura and Andrea headed to Brantford. While I waited to meet them, there was a torrential downpour, the second half of a big thunderstorm moving through, and I was soaked right through. Soon we were headed back down the stinging- nettle-lined trails, with provisions for a trap and a roll of plastic snow fence. Thankfully by then the rain had stopped. When I finally found the right trail, Andrea placed the snow fence loosely across it as a just-in-case deterrent. The plan was to assess the lean-to and decide where best to put the humane trap, and then go back to its current location and get it.
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 57 race past Andrea, who got the snare pole across Fountain, Paula Johnson, Christine Smith and her and caught her just in the nick of time. She quickly crew, and the many members [and good friends] scooped her up and called out the good news! I from the Saluki Club of Canada who also came out hurried over, weak in the knees and nearly blinded to search, thank you all. by tears—the relief was so overwhelming. We were all crying. And even though she was still running Trish Taylor till that very last moment, my poor Zoe was so exhausted that she hung limply in Andrea’s arms. Trish (Patricia) Taylor has had Salukis for 43 We lugged the gear back out to the cars on foot years, from Windstorm, Sedeki and Khamsin. with Andrea carrying the shell-shocked Zoe most Trish is also a long-time Saluki Club of Canada of the way. She was very thin, full of burrs and in member. need of some serious rest, but finally safe. I will never forget that day and I have so much gratitude for everyone who was involved in any way, from the worst-nightmare first evening, through the extremely stressful 10 days to the glorious ending. Besides the ladies mentioned, most notably Kim
58 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Where Are They Now? Andy – This 10-year-old Saluki was the only one that the humane society felt might appeal to a larger adoption base, since he wasn’t as fearful as In November 2015, the humane society contacted the other dogs. Fortunately he was adopted by a the Arabian Saluki Organization to assess 10 Saluki owner, Kim Fountain. Salukis seized from Alan Ewles’s kennel. Sixteen Dante – Another young dog around five years of dogs in total had been seized in late summer. The age, he was the last to leave the humane society. cost the humane society incurred for attending He had trust issues and was kept isolated from the to these dogs’ many issues was exorbitant. While other dogs for months. He was finally fostered in charges were still pending, the humane society spring 2016 by Saluki Club of Canada member negotiated with Mr. Ewles to release six dogs Virginia Jones. He came out of his shell with back into his ‘care,’ while the remaining 10 were Salukis Solo and Theo. It was a long process but surrendered to the humane society for adoption. he was eventually adopted in the spring of 2017. Mr. Ewles chose to take all the young Salukis and Topaz – This six-year-old black and tan had a walked away from his old dogs, many blind, infirm broken leg and was on the mend at the humane and ill-prepared to function outside his kennel society. She was fostered during her rehabilitation environment, having never been socialized. and adopted by Ann Thomas. Thanks to new homes, the Salukis adopted Betsy – This eight year old sable female, a through the humane society were blessed with the beautiful playful girl, was adopted by an employee opportunity to live the life all dogs should have, of the OSPCA. surrounded by love and security. Gaining their After Mr. Ewles’ conviction, he was barred from trust was hard-fought but worth every minute. Here ever owning any animal in the province of Ontario. is an update on the dogs that were adopted through The remaining six Salukis needed to be rehomed. the humane society. [Note: All age references are Before the conviction, the dogs were placed in a the presumed age at the time of the rescue.] boarding kennel run by a Yorkie breeder, but they Zoe and Gem – Trish Taylor opened her home to were eventually split up. Here’s what we know 11-year-old Zoe, who had touch and sound about the remaining six Salukis. sensitivities, and 11-year-old Gem, who had vision Ole and Pharo– The two young boys, both about issues. Both dogs also had pressure sores, skin six years old, were taken by Mr. Ewles to Norm infections, worms, parasites, rotten teeth and were Fargo and his partner Neil. After caring for the dogs extremely thin (even by sighthound standards). for over a year and a half with no compensation and This was the case for all the rescued dogs. Trish’s no communication with Mr. Ewles, Norm and Neil struggles and triumphs with Zoe are covered in decided to keep them. They had fallen for the boys the preceding article and were the impetus for this and felt strongly that they should be kept together. follow-up to the Afking rescue. Both have been neutered and are enjoying a loving Lana and Toley – Both around six years old, home and plenty of canine companionship. Lana and Toley were adopted by Pauline Burdett. Azelia – One of the youngest Salukis, just three Toley was blind and “almost shut down” when years old, Azelia was temporarily living with a he arrived at the humane society. Anxiety meds spaniel breeder. She unfortunately broke her leg helped alleviate this, but his new home made him and was taken to the vet for euthanasia. Vicki a new dog. In mid-2016, Pauline set up a Facebook Ellery worked at this clinic and offered to take her, page dedicated to “The Adventures of Lana and hoping her leg would mend and she would become Toley.” Check it out. a member of the family. After many unsuccessful Diamond – At the time of the rescue, he was nine surgeries and Azelia’s inability to let go of her past years old and in the late stages of kidney disease. demons, the painful decision was made to have Since he was not expected to live more than a year, her euthanized. the humane society chose to foster him. They also Chanel, Pharah and Phoebe – The remaining covered the cost of his medications and eventual three bitches were the only ones that stayed with euthanasia. the Yorkie breeder. Chanel is Azelia’s littermate Storm – Believed to be around 10 years old, and littermates Pharah and Phoebe were five years Storm moved to Thunder Bay to live with Mary old at the time of rescue. Where they are now Szabo and her Saluki crew. He was one of the remains a mystery. healthier of the rescues, described as a “beautiful, fun and happy boy.” Patty Milton
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 59 Haefen Phaeton Kerenza
We welcomed this delightful little love in September. Bred by Roberta Parish & Eric Steel, 7/1/18, Ch. Phaeton’s James Stirling x Am. & Can. Ch. Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit
Haefen Halley
Haefen Halley
Susan Schroder & Gary Ellis, email: [email protected]
All Photos thanks to Gary Ellis
60 Haefen Phaeton Kaspian
Am CH Phaeton’s James Stirling ex Am Can CH Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit DoB: July 01, 2018
Joyous times ~ Brittany and Kaspian
Breeders: Roberta Parish (Haefen) and Eric Steel (Phaeton)
Owners: Brittany Parton, Roberta Parish and Eric Steel [email protected] Kaspian
61 Phaeton Kallalily of Haefen
Am CH Phaeton’s James Stirling ex Am Can CH Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit DoB: July 01, 2018 “Lily”
Breeders: Roberta Parish (Haefen) and Eric Steel (Phaeton)
Owners: Eric Steel, Roberta Parish and Frank Ledda [email protected] l y From July to August to November ~ maturing in a New York minute Li
62 Phaeton Haefen Kingsley
Am CH Phaeton’s James Stirling ex Am Can CH Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit DoB: July 01, 2018
Breeders: Roberta Parish (Haefen) and Eric Steel (Phaeton)
Owners: Sarah Walters and Roberta Parish [email protected] ey l Kings
Now living in Alberta, Sarah is looking forward to seeing what Kingsley can do in conformation, coursing, agility, and whatever other dog sports he shows an interest in!
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64 On July 1, 2018, Haefen welcomed five new salukis into the world. Sired by Am CH Phaeton’s James Stirling out of Am Can CH Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit
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Both boys enjoyed racing during 2018, while their owner took a 9 month break to add to the family
Breeder: Roberta Parish (Haefen) Owner: Jennifer Quirin (Heurteloup) [email protected] dir I Haefen Idir Ajib of Heurteloup Int CH Aschyk des Hauts de Heurteloup ex CH Haefen’s Freespirit Foehn FCH)
66 Jupiter
Haefen Jupiter Can Phil CH Iroki Black Tie Affair FCH ex Am Can CH Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit
The family circus life with a saluki goes to new heights Halloween 2018. Jennifer Psyllakis [email protected]
67 Justus
Haefen Justus Prevails Can Phil CH Iroki Black Tie Affair FCH ex Am Can CH Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit Breeder: Roberta Parish (Haefen) Owner: Vicki Ellery [email protected]
68 Connor started 2018 off with a bang by taking Best of Winners for a 3 point major towards his AKC championship, at the Sahuaro State Kennel Club show in Phoenix, under judge
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In 2018, Cajun discovered lure coursing and earned his first points on the field. He even decided it was as much fun as chasing girls (well, almost). Haefen Jambalaya for Iroki Can Phil CH Iroki Black Tie Affair FCH ex Am Can CH Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit Breeder: Roberta Parish (Haefen) Owner: Roberta Pattison (Iroki) [email protected]
70 Ch. Faridaat Soleil de Minuit FCh. Ch. Faridaat Bryn’M Caramel Fudge FChX Ch. Bryn’M Country Rose FCh. Cathie Hays and The Bryn’M Salukis [email protected]
71 Conformation Top 10
GCh. Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm
(30 competing) BB Gp 1st Gp 2nd Gp 3rd Gp 4th BIS RBIS Points 1. GCh. Sirhan Ziyadah Windstorm 62 34 8 8 5 6 7 4065 Also #4 Hound Owners: Dee & Brian Laurie-Beaumont
2. GChX Sirhan Kareem Cairo NC 40 1 6 0 5 1 0 327 Owners: James G. McLeod, Priscilla J. McLeod & Dee Laurie-Beaumont
3. GCh. Deiconsorti Baghdad Acclaimed 26 2 5 0 3 0 0 208 Owners: Sandra Drouin & Daria A. Coneghan
4. GCh. Jatara Sandstorm Party Like A Rock Star CGN Owner: Kathleen M. Morton 6 0 1 0 3 0 0 107
5. GChX Karob Sandstorm Told You So PCD 12 1 4 0 3 0 0 103 Owners: Melissa Williams & Sharron L. Williams
6. Ch. Deiconsorti A Fine Hot Mess 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 76 Owner: Daria A. Coneghan
7. Ch. Deiconsorti Anythin But Cliché CGN Owner: Daria A. Coneghan 5 2 0 0 1 0 0 58
8. Ch. Sandstorm After The Gold Rush 12 0 1 0 3 0 0 47 Owners: Katherine Dueck & Kathleen Morton
9. GCh. Lightspeed Capricorn’s The One 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Owners: Susan Mitchell & Don Mitchell
10. Ch. Karob Sandstorm Its The Real Thing Owner: Cheryl A. Paterson 7 0 0 1 1 0 0 18
Ch. Baghdad Deiconsorti Deja Vu CGN CA Owner: Daria A. Coneghan 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 18
Results courtesy of the Canadian Kennel Club
72 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Lure Coursing Top 10
Ch. Bryn’M Country Rose FCh.(left) and Ch Faridaat Bryn’M Caramel Fudge FChX
(18 competing) Total Dogs Points Defeated 1st 2nd 3rd 4th NBQ 1. Ch. Bryn’M Country Rose FCh. 60 9 6 0 0 0 0 Owners: Catherine Hays and Janet Phelps
2. Padtheway Saqiil CA 49 8 2 2 0 0 0 Owner: Nancy Kovall and Diane Fast
3. Ophelia Bedouin’s Jewel CAX 44 7 4 0 0 0 0 Owner: Paula Mellen
4. Ch. Faridaat Bryn’M Caramel Fudge FChX 39 3 0 5 0 0 0 Owner: Catherine Hays
5. Ch. Haefen Jetstream Forsharwassim 24 4 2 0 0 0 0 Owners: Roberta Parish, Camilla Haglund and Catherine Hays
6. Ch. Haefen’s Freespirit Foehn FCh. 22 2 1 2 0 0 0 Owner: Roberta Parish
7. Khamsin’s Shamsa Bint Vashti FCh. 21 3 0 1 1 0 0 Owners: Susan Konopa and Patricia Taylor
8. Ruri Kalhun Al Daoud CAX 20 1 0 2 1 0 0 Owner: Paula Mellen
9. Ch. Khamsin’s Della Soleil FCh. 19 3 0 1 1 0 0 Owner: Susan Konopa
10. Salish’ Malibu Bay FCh. 18 0 0 2 1 0 0 Owners: Elaine Staack and Paige Presler
Results courtesy of the Canadian Sighthound Field Association
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 73 Obedience, Rally Obedience Top 10
Ch. Khamsin’s Sterling Stetson CGN, PCD, REA2
Rally (1 competing) Qual. Scores Av. Score Points 1. Ch. Khamsin’s Sterling Stetson CGN, PCD, REA2 3 72.7 4 Also #1 Hound Owner: Nancy Kovall and Susan Konopa
Results courtesy of the Canadian Kennel Club
74 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Agility Top 10
Ch. Windstorm Zayda El Sirhan RN, AgN, AgNJ
Saluki (1 competing) Qual Scores Av. Score Points 1. Ch. Windstorm Zayda El Sirhan RN, AgN, AgNJ 1 95.0 3 Owners: Starr and Randy White, Dee and Brian Laurie-Beaumont
Results courtesy of the Canadian Kennel Club
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 75 The Elana Trophy
Reproduction of the bas-relief of a Saluki, 2018 Winner: Ch. Bryn’M Country Rose FCh., Benvenuto Cellini, bronze, 1545. Owners: Catherine Hays and Janet Phelps
The Saluki Club of Canada offers a perpetual trophy, in honour and remembrance of Nell Hyde, to be awarded at our national specialties. We thank Carole Adley for her efforts Past Winners in this project. The inscription 2017 - Ch. Faridaat Bryn’M Caramel Fudge FChX (Hays) reads: 2016 - Ch. Bryn’M Country Rose FCh. (Hays/Phelps) “The Elana Trophy in memory of 2015 - Ch. Khamsin’s Della Soleil FCh. (Konopa/Preiss) Nell Hyde, Elana Salukis for Top 2014 - Ch. Khamsin’s Caprice For A Song (Konopa) Show/Lure Coursing Saluki”. 2013 - Ch. Khamsin’s Farid, FCh. (Welsh/Logeman/Konopa) Nell Hyde was a Saluki owner, 2012 - Ch. El Saqr Omar Sharif Tal Al Arz, FCh. (Kovall) breeder and exhibitor for 35 years. 2011 - Ch. Windstorm Azad Vindication, FCh. (Preiss/White) Her prefix, Elana, is in many 2010 - Ch. Iroki Black Tie Affair (Hays) pedigrees, and her line was noted 2009 - Ch. Khamsins Vashti El Marrakech, FCh. (Konopa) for athletic ability, beauty and 2008 - Ch. Khamsins Vashti El Marrakech, FCh. (Konopa) wonderful temperament. Versatility 2007 - Ch. Barakisch Omdemalek Yavash, FCh. (Stewart) was important to Nell, and she both 2006 - Ch. Barakisch Qodus Almas, FCh. (Stewart) showed and lure coursed her dogs 2005 - Ch. Barakisch Omdemalek Yavash, FCh. (Stewart) with great success. This trophy recognizes the Saluki that has proven conformation to the breed standard and superiority in the lure coursing field during the year.
76 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 Titles Earned FIELD CHAMPION Salish’ Malibu Bey FCh. (F) in 2018 Owners: Elaine E. Staack and Paige Presler Champion Pre-Companion Dog Ch. El-Shaddais PS Its A Surprise Parti (F) Owners: Michelle Ridenour and Jessica Dixon GChX Karob Sandstorm Told You So PCD (F) GCh. Deiconsorti Baghdad Acclaimed (M) Owner: Melissa Williams Owner: Daria A. Coneghan GCh. Deiconsorti Anythin But Cliché NS CGN (F) Owner: Daria A. Coneghan Canine Good Neighhbour Ch. Khamsin’s Najib (M) GCh. Deiconsorti Anythin But Cliché NS CGN (F) Owner: Lauren Johnson Owner: Daria A. Coneghan GCh. Sandstorm All That Glitters Is Not Gold (F) Owner: Kathleen M. Morton Ch. Sandstorm After The Gold Rush (M) CHASE ABILITY Owners: Katherine Dueck and Kathleen Morton GCh. Deiconsorti A Fine Hot Mess NS CGN (F) Ch. Haefen Jambalaya For Iroki CA (M) Owner: Daria A. Coneghan Owners: Roberta M. Pattison & Catherine Hays Ch. Deiconsorti Always In The News (M) Ch. Khamsin’s Sterling Stetson CGN CA RI PCD Owners: John Gillis and Patricia Gillis RAE2 (M) Ch. Hajji’s Dancing In The Moon Light (M) Owner: Nancy J. Kovall Owners: Gerry Thornton, Lori May and Marinell Padtheway Saquil CA (M) Mccowen Owners: Nancy Kovall & Diane Fast Ch. Sherom Silverlea Olaf’s Warm Hugs (M) Haefen Justus Prevails CA (M) Owners: Shereen Shuman and Lea Anne Broseus Owner: Victoria Ellery
GRAND CHAMPION CHASE ABILITY EXCELLENT GCh. Sandbeauty Surprise Désirée (F) Ophelia Bedouin’s Jewel NS CA CAX (F) Owners: Pascale Dufour and Julie Poirier Owner: Paula Mellen GCh. Arshan Blanchefleur (F) Ruri Kalhun Al Daoud CA CAX (M) Owner: Julie Poirier Owner: Paula Mellen GCh. Deiconsorti Baghdad Acclaimed (M) Owner: Daria A. Coneghan GCh. Jatara Sandstorm Party Like A Rock Star NOVICE SPRINTER CGN (F) Auldstane Breaca NS NC (F) Owner: Kathleen M. Morton Owners: Nicole & Dean Gray & Janet GCh. Krimzyn Kumamia Kareem Malad At Buchanan Lahhabeh (M) Owners: Debby Dillman and Kathleen Jones Titles courtesy of the Canadian Kennel Club
Grand Champion Excellent GChX Karob Sandstorm Told You So PCD (F) Owner: Melissa Williams GChX Sirhan Kareem Cairo NC (M) Owners: James G. McLeod and Priscilla J. McLeod
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 77 Litter No BL566261FQ (1M 4F) Litters Registered Birthdate: 23/Aug/2018 Windstorm Yesterday’s Dream (CAN) ex Windstorm Zayda el Sirhan (CAN) in 2018 Individuals Registered: Windstorm Arahu Be So Lucky (M) Litter No YY450770FG (2M 2F) Windstorm Azad Be Atrix (F) Birthdate: 24/Apr/2018 Windstorm Blika Be So Vain (F) Khiva’s Rami Rasil (USA) Windstorm Be Seen Not Herd (F) ex Sirhan Kharima Windstorm (CAN) Windstorm Be Unmistakable (F) Individuals Registered: Owner at Birth: Randy and Starr White Information courtesy of the breeder Sirhan Ramahdi (M) Sirhan Ramses (M) Sirhan Rakiizah (F) Sirhan Rayannah (F) Owner at Birth: Brian and Dee Laurie-Beaumont Information courtesy of the breeder Other Individual Litter No XG348208FN (2M 3F) Dogs Rg’d in 2018 Birthdate: 01/Jul/2018 Phaeton’s James Stirling (USA) ex Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit (CAN) Do g’s Name Individuals Registered: Haefen Phaeton Kaspian (M) FN764498 Caristeda Dadaelis Baziloraius (USA) Haefen Phaeton Kingsley (M) FN764781 Elessar’s Scorpion Odi Et Amo Silvershadow Haefen Phaeton Kharisma (F) FN766591 ex Caristeda Carissima Forever Yours Haefen Phaeton Kerenza (F) FN764497 Birthdate: 11/Apr/2018 (F) Phaeton Kallalily of Haefen (F) FN766590 Owners: Lorne Floyd Brock and Zhi Li Owner at Birth: Roberta Parish and Eric Steel Information courtesy of the owners Information courtesy of the breeder
Litter No YW442640FA (4M 2F) Note: As of February 2020, information regarding Birthdate: 01/Aug/2018 litters and other individual Salukis registered with Elysian Fields Azerbaku (USA) the Canadian Kennel Club in 2018 is presently ex Rubaiyat At Midnight In Paris (CAN) unavailable from the CKC. We know at least three Individuals Registered: litters and 23 dogs were registered (The Bench, Feb Rubaiyat Bara’at Mahal (F) FA743475 2019). Herein, we have recorded three litters (20 Rubaiyat Botai Bahran (M) FA743476 pups) and one individual Saluki. This information Rubaiyat BeduBey ElysianFields. (M) FA743477 is courtesy of the breeder or the owner. When Rubaiyat Jalala Badu (F) FA743478 corrections become available, a revision of the Rubaiyat Braveheart At El Jeki (M) FA743479 2018 Canadian Saluki Annual will be published or Rubaiyat Ben Berkut (M) FA743480 NB the updated information will be published in the Owner at Birth: Marilyn E Semph 2019 edition of the Annual. Information courtesy of the breeder
78 The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 •• Late Fall or Spring 2021 Sire: to be announced. Litters Dam: Can. GCh. Red Hawk’s Qadira Wafiqa, Debby Dillman (Lahhabeh Salukis) Anticipated Email: [email protected] in 2020 See pages 48 and 49. The following litters are anticipated in 2020. •• January Sire: Am. GCHP (Grand Champion Platinum) Can. Ch. Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth Dam: Can. Ch. Arabica Ezza Sandra Drouin, (Feinouk) Email: [email protected] See pages 28, 29 and 80.
•• March/April Sires: Am. Ch. Phaeton’s James Stirling and BISS Am. Can. Ch. Khamsin’s Raffi El Marrakech (dual sired litter from frozen semen) Dam: Am. Can. Ch. Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit Roberta Parish (Haefen) Email: [email protected] See pages 60-63 and 81.
•• May Sire: to be announced Dam: GCh. Sandbeauty Surprise Désirée, Pascale Dufour and Julie Pourier (Sandbeauty) Email: [email protected] See page 24 and 25.
•• July Sire: Can. Am. Ch. Windstorm A Sandchris Rhapsody Dam: Can. Ch. Windstorm Zayda RN, AgI, AgJI, NA,NF Starr and Randy White (Windstorm) Email: [email protected] See pages 8, 9 and 82.
•• Late Fall Sire: Am. GCh. Xass Fara Fariq Dam: Multi BISS Can. Am. Ch. Khamsin’s Caprice for a Song CKC ASFA FCh. Susan Konopa (Khamsin) Email: [email protected] See pages 14, 15 and 83.
The Canadian Saluki Annual 2018 79 80 Planned for 2020
Haefen’s 2018 litter (Am Ch. Phaeton’s James Stirling ex Am/Can Ch. Haefen’s Freespirit Fenit) has been a success in show ring and on the coursing field.
In 2020, we will breed Ch. Haefen’s Freespirit Foehn FCh. (left) to the same sire, Am. Ch. Phaeton’s James Stirling, (below) and to BISS Can. Am. Ch. Khamsin’s Raffi El Marrakech (bottom) in a dual sired litter from frozen semen. IS K L U A Haefen s
Roberta Parish [email protected]
81 Litter Plans for 2020 Can. Am.Ch. Windstorm A Sandchris Rhapsody ex Can.Ch. Windstorm Zayda el Sirhan RN, AgI, AgJI, NA, NJ, NF m o
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DAM MultiBISS Can/AM. Ch. Khamsin’s Caprice for a Song, CKC/ASFA F.Ch. owned and bred by Susan Konopa
SIRE Am.GCh. Xass Fara Fariq owned by Sue Meiers and Frank Farrar, and bred by Pia Jepson
These two will be bred in 2020, and we expect beautiful show dogs, competitive coursers, and loving family pets. [email protected] Susan Konopa, 174381 Lower Valley Road, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
83 BC’s Sighthound Scene 2020!
April 11, Pacific Saluki Club of BC, Chilliwack, BC
In conjunction with Renaissance Dog Association and Aristocratic Hound Club Specialty
July 11 and 12, Aldergrove Lake Regional Park, Langley, BC
An Outdoor Sighthound Weekend is being planned. Three Whippet Specialties are confirmed. Two Saluki Specialties, an Afghan Specialty and a Gazehound Specialty are pending approval.
84 Information Please
If you’re looking for information about the breed in general, the place to start is with the country’s Saluki breed clubs. In Canada we have two, the Saluki Club of Canada and the Pacific Saluki Club of BC. Janice Preiss, Secretary Treasurer, Saluki Club of Canada. Contact Janice at [email protected] or if you prefer, visit the Club website www.salukicanada.com. Susan Mitchell, President, Pacific Saluki Club of BC. Contact Susan at [email protected]
If you’re interested in pedigrees, The Saluki Archives is an excellent resource. Anyone can access the site, but if you want to add information or pictures (or correct any errors you might come across) you can also register (it’s free). http://www.thesalukiarchives.com/
For most of us, our Salukis are first and foremost treasured pets, but we also like to show off their beauty in the show ring, or celebrate their athleticism on the lure coursing field. But why stop there? Salukis have competed successfully in obedience, rally and agility, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s also oval track racing, chase ability, scent hurdling, tracking, flyball, barn hunt—the list is almost endless, and every year new sports are added to the roster. While not all of them play directly to the Saluki’s particular range of specialized talents, Salukis and their owners can not only successfully compete but have a good time too. If you’re looking to find what’s going on near you, check the CKC website: https://www.ckc.ca/ The Canadian Kennel Club offers shows and most canine performance events, though it’s not the only game in town. Another good source of information is CanuckDogs: http://www.canuckdogs.com/ One advantage to CanuckDogs is that its listings are not restricted to official CKC events, and it also includes seminars and health clinics.
Pacific Saluki Club of BC Saluki Club of Canada National Specialty July 11, Langley, BC - pending, and Specialty Shows, April 11, Chilliwack, BC and July 11, Langley, BC. Saluki Club of Canada Eastern Specialty pending. Show Secretary www.classicshowservices.ca More details will be posted on http://salukicanada. com/club-events/ as they become available.
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