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San Angeles Saluki Club Show 1981

I was invited to judge the Speciality Show of the San Angeles Saluki Club on June 20th, 1981. I would like to thank all the officers of the S.A.S.C. and the exhibitors for their hospitality and warm welcome.

All the Saluki folk I met were interested to know how I thought the West Coast Salukis I saw compared with British Salukis and I hope this account of the show and comparison between our Salukis will be of interest to readers of ‘The Saluki‘.

The Show was held in the beautiful parkland setting of Westchester Park, Los Angeles. There was no benching as in England, the Salukis being kept in large wire crates placed underneath the trees for the duration of the judging. The ring was very large and well mown with awnings for the dogs and handlers to stand in the shade during the judging. There was a fine array of trophies, rosettes and special prizes to be won. Each class winner receiving a beautiful blue/white handthrown porcelain plate with Saluki head- study designed by Tom Stoner. I was delighted to be presented with one of these after the judging.

The Salukis were not as different in general type from U.K. Salukis as I had expected them to be. They were generally larger and slightly heavier built but not round boned. There were some quite small, fine boned bitches in the entry but smaller males were very few. I had expected more heads with the ‘Borzoi‘ type stop and more over- angulated rears but I gather strong attempts are being successfully made to breed out these faults. I thought the greatest difference in the Salukis I saw was in the body of the hounds as generally they seemed to have more spring of rib and general body fill than our hounds. Also quite a fair proportion of the Salukis carried just a shade too much weight partly robbing them of the racy bodylines I was looking for.

To the other extreme I saw too many very thin Salukis more than would be seen in a British Saluki ring. I penalised heavily for severe lack of body condition but in many cases had to overlook poor coat condition and lack of feathering in otherwise well contructed Salukis.

The Salukis at the bottom of the scale I thought generally not as good in construction as our lower class ones but at the top end the depth of quality and construction of the best Salukis was equal to the U. K. and presentation probably better. There was a wealth of Salukis both in the classes and B.O.B. competition who would take their Championship title in Britain.

Debbie Copperthwaite

The worst fault throughout the entry was undoubtedly the upright forehand construction. Layback of shoulder was on the whole acceptable, but upper arm angle was poor. I also saw quite a large number of short upright pasterns.

In my opinion in general the handling of the Salukis did not enhance their construction as many were pulled up out of their natural shape making them look more incorrect in forehand and topline. Tail carriage was in many cases very happy but this reflected the obvious personality of the Salukis although tail sets were in general a little high. The fast pace that the Salukis were moved at made those with the more pronounced swinging movement appear even more noticeable. The fast pace did not appear to affect the soundness of the action which was surprising. In my opinion the swinging side action as opposed to a lighter, more springy movement is not the correct action meant for a Saluki. I saw some Salukis with weak, over angulated hind- quarters and in action they produced a wide exaggerated hind movement.

On the credit side it must be said that overall the move- ment was far superior for its soundness to our own hounds. In the Salukis I judged flapping elbows and weak pasterns were very conspicuous by their absence and the odd one or two poorer movers in the higher classes were made notice- able by the general high standard. Although I thought a lot of the action too swinging rather than a floating, easy action one must admire the enthusiasm and freeness of the move- ment with no plodding action as can be seen in our show- rings. The enthusiasm and far reaching stride retained by every entrant in the Veteran classes, even in the heat of the day, was something really worth seeing. They all justly received a great ovation from the ringside.

The Best of Breed competition was quite outstanding and threequarters of the entrants fulfilled my requirements of a really good Saluki and it was really down to personal preferences. The eventual B.O.B. winner came from this class in Lyndell Ackerman’s fawn bitch, CH. BATAL CARIAD MAGHAR OF ARIEL. Still only 21⁄2 years old and not anywhere near mature yet. A beautiful quality bitch, everything just flowing into place both standing and moving. She was really helped by her handler who just let her stand naturally and moved her on a loose lead letting her show off her full beauty by herself. Known as Golda to her friends she obviously comes from an outstanding litter as her very handsome grizzle litter brother was also com- peting in this class.

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Editorial

I hope you find your ‘New Look‘ magazine interesting, informative and, most of all, enjoyable reading.

We, as a team, welcome any form of contribution from our members and readers, both home and abroad. If you have something to say, either humorous, informative or generally interesting, put pen to paper and post it to us.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Club Committee for compiling a Magazine Sub–Committee which, I found, is a team of enthusiastic members, caring and continually striving for perfection.

Obviously, this can never be fully obtained, but with your views, ideas and support, as near as possible can be achieved.

John Hughes, Publisher

Your New Team:

Publisher – Mr J. J. Hughes

8 Churchfields Road, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcs B61 5EB

Editor

Miss C. J. Applebee (Burt),

15 Thame Park Road, Thame, Oxon. Tel: Thame 2074

Chairman/Acting Treasurer

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Mrs D. L. Stansfield

2 Goldsmith Road, Leyton, London, E10 5HA

Mrs H. Williams

63 Silwood Road, Sunningdale, Berks.

Mrs P. Kendall

Chantry Cottage, Spotted Cow Lane, Buxted, Sussex

Mrs G. Moss

39 Beech Hill, Hadley Wood, Barnet, Herts.

Co–opted Member, Assistant Editor – Malcolm H. Burt

In presenting this, the first issue of the ‘New Look‘ Magazine, the Editor wishes to acknowledge the loyalty of those members who, at the Special General Meeting held on 16th May 1981, demonstrated their desire for the magazine to continue as the official voice of the Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club, and whose decision was instrumental in the formation of a managing sub–committee, the members of which have worked with unflagging enthusiasm to produce this issue. I hope that you will enjoy the new magazine as much as you did the old.

If you have any problems or queries do not hesitate to contact your local magazine committee member, listed below. They will be only too glad to be of assistance:

Gloria Moss (Home Counties) Helen Williams (West & Wales) Pauline Kendall (Southern Counties) Doreen Stansfield (London & East) John Hughes (Midlands & North)

PARTICIPATION

C.J.A.

Tel: 01-449 2535 Tel: 0990 24486 Tel: 0825 813222 Tel: 01-556 9783 Tel: 0527 79470

It should be noted that your comments regarding “The Saluki‘ magazine will be published, upon presentation. What’s more it is the expressed wish, of the publication committee, that any statements you desire to make, be put into print, thus enabling us to make “The Saluki‘ a useful forum for the views of all our subscribers.

Message from the President

M. Parkhouse

Members will be pleased once again to see a Club Magazine, and I would like to thank all those who have done so much to make this possible, and to wish the Editor and all concerned success in their efforts. There is much of interest over many years which we can all contribute from time to time.

Contents

This Club is not for Clobbering Interview with Ann Henderson San Angeles Saluki Club Show Greyhound Racing

Back to our Roots (Part 1) Sudden Death

Dorset Rally

Natural Rearing

Club Championship Show 1980 The Garden Party

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The Animal Health Trust

Advertisers

Armstrong Baker Coopo

Copperthwaite Court

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6, 7

10, 11

16, 17

20, 21, 23

22, 23

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Moore

Moss

Perkins

Rawson

Redfern

Back Reidy

Trebble Wiggins

26 Zimans 29

Hay Heritage Horswell Ivens Kendall

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

25 28, 29

13, 14, 15

We gratefully acknowledge the permission of the Editor of ‘Dog World‘ to use items which have appeared in that journal.

CORRESPONDENCE

We welcome correspondence. This must, however, be signed and accompanied by the full name and address of the writer. The Editor reserves the right to accept or refuse advertise- ments, articles, correspondence, or other matter submitted for publication, and the acceptance of such material does not in any way imply approval or endorsement of any item advertised, or any view or opinion expressed. Cheques, money and postal orders should be made payable to The Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club Magazine and sent to Mrs D.L. Stansfield, 2 Goldsmith Road, Leyton, London, E10 5HA.

3 This Club is not for clobbering!

Vera Watkins

The first meaning of the word ‘Club‘ in an English dictionary appears as ‘a stick with one thick end used as a weapon‘. But, though privately we may consider that some members do have a rather thick top end, it is the second meaning stated which is really more appropriate – ‘an assembly of persons united by some common interest meeting periodically for co–operation or conviviality‘. Our ‘common interest‘ is the Saluki – and our object ‘to ensure the continued purity of the breed‘.

Way back in the 1950s I functioned as Joint Honorary Secretary with the late Mr Parkhouse and our membership was between 50 and 60. It is now some 500 and there is in addition a flourishing Northern Saluki Club. When I started in Salukis in 1945 the confusion between them and Afghans was such that at shows the two breeds were often scheduled and judged in the same class! So we’ve come a long way. But age has its problems as has growth. It is comparatively easy to keep 50 members in your mind’s eye – but 500 is much more difficult.

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Yet it has never been more important than it is today that we should all co–operate for the welfare, appreciation, and breed purity of our Salukis. Their beauty attracts people from all walks of life and all levels of income. But a full appreciation of a Saluki demands more than initial attraction – knowledge of Saluki nature, their history and heritage, their instincts (developed over some 5000 years) is essential. WE must provide that knowledge in the interests of our Salukis. So new Saluki owners, on the recommendation of existing members and after discussion in committee, are welcomed into the Club. It follows that all Club members are under an obligation under the Club Rules to help other Saluki owners with their Saluki problems. But it is important to realise that our Club has a human function as well as a hound function. The greatest evil of this age is loneliness. The young feel the urge to drift into gangs (and sometimes this leads to riots). Their elders frequently endure a disease known as ‘keeping themselves to themselves‘, particularly on new housing estates. The very old are sometimes cruelly isolated. Many people work far from their homes and the traditional community centred round the parish church in town or village survives in only a few places.

But the need in terms of human happiness ‘to belong‘ persists and is widespread. This is where the Saluki Club has a duty to perform. And this is where a Club magazine is of enormous importance. Only through a magazine can the great majority of members get to ‘know‘ – albeit vicariously their fellow members in much the same way as they ‘know‘ television personalities. Of course, in a membership of 500 enthusiasms for different aspects of Saluki ownership emerge. Some are interested in the Show- Ring – some consider coursing takes priority – some prefer racing some (but we hope not too many) are interested in breeding. For some the general welfare of Salukis is paramount, though few show the dedication of Jonathan Horswell in raising funds, or of Terry Watson in running the Saluki Warden System for Saluki Welfare.

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But we must never lose sight of the fact that the great majority of Saluki owners are content to be just that. They enjoy their Salukis and in consequence are valuable members of the Club and, perhaps, the most valuable. The patronising air of some show people and some coursing people towards pet Salukis and pet owners is deplorable. Of course, in the interests of the breed, show Salukis

should course and coursing Salukis should show. But today since we do not automatically kill a Saluki who won’t hunt – all Salukis – bred from time immemorial as the Companions of Kings, sharing the Sheikh’s tent should be loved pets first and Show, Coursing or Racing Salukis second. To keep the breed’s hunting instincts alive as many Salukis as possible should course. And to keep untarnished the reputation of the breed and its owners organised coursing is preferable to poaching! We must all help each other. Inevitably owners die, marriages break up, children develop allergies, and the Saluki becomes a problem. The breeder of that Saluki has a responsibility for its welfare, but any other Saluki owner – aware of the facts should contact Saluki Welfare if the owner or the breeder is for any reason unable to cope. This, of course, should be done in genuine friendliness. Enthusiasm can be stultifying in the guise of a Nosey–Parker!

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Every club is a microcosm of the age in which it exists. Ours is no exception. Wherever the news looks – internationally or nationally in Iran or Israel – in Brixton or Bogside – power struggles are rampant – growing basically out of the evil loneliness. Some people prefer to be chief rat on a small muck–heap rather than an ordinary rat on a big muck–heap! The dictionary suggests that the second meaning of the word ‘Club‘ indicates a small knot or clump of people (corresponding to the clump or thick end of the whole ‘club used as a weapon‘) within the general ‘association of persons‘ etc. Certain it is that in any group of around 500 members small cliques, groups or clumps are sure to develop if only because it is difficult to know adequately or equally 499 other Club members. Somebody once said that the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. The price of a happy purposeful Club is watchful involvement by all members in every aspect of Club activities. It may not be an active involvement but it should be one of interest in all aspects of preserving our Salukis‘ characteristics. This involvement of interest, suitably developed, can create a powerful public opinion wielded through club voting to counteract any tendency of any small power clique suspected of using its muscle to clobber the general membership by over–emphasis of its own interests.

The fact that we have a live Club prepared to investigate and use the democratic machinery available for asserting the wishes of the membership as a whole has recently been demonstrated. No less than seventeen rank and file members fearful (after the Annual General Meeting) that the wishes of the Club, expressed in the voting by secret ballot on the question of an Editor for, and the existence of, a Club Magazine, were in danger of being overturned, called a Special General Meeting. Their enterprise and courage was rewarded. Their proposal for a special sub- committee to raise funds and assist the elected Editor of this magazine was carried by a majority of nearly 2-1. These pages are the proof of their success. Let us all remember this is our magazine. However new you are at owning a Saluki, or however experienced, you may have Saluki problems to be solved, or ideas for improving the Club. Problems cannot be solved before they are stated, and new ones arise every year (e.g. the price of petrol as a brake on Saluki conviviality!) So write now, and remember to vote later! Two years hence, in 1983, our Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club – the world’s senior Saluki Club – will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee. Let’s keep it a Club for companionship, for conviviality, and for co–operation – definitely not for clobbering!

Knightellington Salukis

Two Old Favourites

Mrs H. Baker Comptonwood

Crookham Common

Newbury

Berks

Blanco and Anita

(Knightellington Esmail) and (Ch Knightellington Almanza Anita)

The Knightellingtons wish the ‘New Look‘ magazine every success and are pleased to announce the arrival of a nice litter of Blanco grandchildren, by Ch Sedeki Haz.

Mumtaz Salukis

Proudly owned and

bred by

Zola Rawson

Mumtaz

Hilltop Lane

Chaldon

Caterham

Surrey

Tel:

Merstham 3073

Mumtaz Mead J.W.

Mrs C. J. Lewis Bromptons Stanton

Bury St Edmunds Suffolk

Photo: Sue Rabey

Ch. Mumtaz Topaz

An Interview with Mrs Ann Henderson

This interview was conducted by Madalene Fuller, who has had a keen interest in Salukis since she was a child, when her neighbours, Mr and Mrs Tunbridge, had Salukis. She then worked for John and Joyce Hamerton and it was from them that she had her first Saluki in 1953. At that time John Hamerton was secretary of the coursing section, and Madalene became involved with coursing her dog Ghazala Dionysius (Honey), who proved to be quite promising. He only ran for one and a half seasons, getting to run in the Cleve and winning the Kerrison. Madalene was offered a chance to work in America with Dr Lucas. She did not take Honey with her at first, as her visa expired after six months, but when her visa was renewed she sent for Honey. Whilst out there she showed him and he became an American Champion and sired four litters, one to Jen Araby Bekitaten (dam of the great Jen Araby Jurwadi Bey). Several of his puppies became American Champions and possessed his quiet dignified temperament. Madalene spent 21 months in America and returned with one extra dog, an Afghan, who spent the six months of quarantine with Honey in Norfolk. Today she has two Salukis, Knightellington Phinus, bred by Rosemary Lewis, and Delune Cerise, bred by Horace and Catherine Mooney. She has never bred a litter of her own but hopes to do so some time in the future. She still enjoys coursing more than showing and so do her dogs.

Madalen Fuller: I understand you were living in the Middle East when you had your first Saluki. Can you tell me something about those times?

Ann Henderson: Yes, we were in Amarah Liwa, south of Iraq, in the 1950s. Our first Saluki came to us with a body- guard of about eight Arabs escorting her. She was a small red bitch, a smooth like most of the local Salukis. We called her Paddy, and she was registered over here as Kumasi Dhiba. Then we got Rihan, a parti–colour grizzle feathered dog. He was about 26 ins. at the shoulder. We were also given another cream smooth dog as a present. However, there was another English person there who was keen to have him, so we let him go there as we thought two would be enough to bring back to England. M.F. Did you get pedigrees for them?

A.H. Yes, the original pedigrees are in Arabic.

M.F. Did you find that the Arabs had a different attitude as to what makes a good Saluki?

A.H. Definitely, they were not out for showing, only for purpose built dogs – that is coursing dogs. They had their own way of measuring a dog. They were very keen on the hip bones being shown and the dogs had to have a nice depth of brisket.

M.F. How did they choose one from a litter?

A.H. Well it was survival of the fittest really. They might have ten in a litter and only two would survive. I know someone whose bitch had ten puppies and none of them survived, even though they were well looked after and reared well. The women looked after the puppies. They were fed mainly on dates and rice. By their standards they were well fed. When we had Rihan he was full of ticks and we had to put him in a sheep dip!

M.F. Did the Salukis over there have good pigment? A.H. I did not go out coursing, because women did not do that sort of thing, but the Salukis I did see had dark eyes and good dark pigment.

M.F. How well did the dogs stand up to the heat out there? A.H. The dogs went out very early in the morning, when it was very cool; if Paddy went out in the bright sunshine she used to wear a white cotton coat. In fact I still have three of these coats if anyone would like to see them.

M.F. When did you return to England?

A.H. We came back in 1957, bringing Dhiba and Rihan, whom we registered under our Kumasi prefix.

M.F. Were there more smooths about at that time? A.H. Mrs Angel had two smooths, one that had come from Iraq and one of its puppies. Mrs Parkhouse had a very old gold dog. These were the only ones at the time and they weren’t being shown.

M.F. Were they any different from today’s smooths? A.H. Well to me they were quite nice but heavier built. Ours were very fine.

M.F. Were you showing feathered as well as smooth? A.H. Mostly smooth, we just used to show Rihan at the Saluki Club show.

M.F. Was it easy in the show–ring with a smooth?

A.H. No, some of the judges did not know what they were. I remember a championship show judge asking if it was a smooth Saluki. It was difficult because the feathered do look more glamorous, and unless the judge was more fond of smooths you were overlooked. I would like to add that the smooths did a lot better in the coursing field at this particular time.

M.F. Was your husband involved with coursing as well as showing?

A.H. Yes, Victor was also on the coursing committee. We went coursing all over the country, not only in Norfolk. M.F. Were the meetings any different from today?

A.H. I have not been to many of the present meetings, but I think in the past the coursing meetings were more friendly, and not so business–like.

M.F. Were there more smooths on the coursing field than today?

A.H. Yes, mainly due to Paddy’s two litters. She had two litters of ten, all smooth, by Rihan. The second litter, especially, produced several top coursing dogs. Three puppies went to America and I still hear from one of the

owners.

M.F. Did they breed from them over there?

A.H. No, they just kept them as pets. None of today’s smooths in the U.S.A. are descended from these puppies. M.F. Was Rihan used at stud other than on your own bitches?

A.H. He was mated to Mr Tunbridge’s bitch, Abdi–Beth- Maachah. Although he was parti–colour in the two litters he sired to Paddy the puppies were mostly grizzle or cream, no partis. We kept puppies from both litters. M.F. Would you breed from a dog or a bitch that had a serious fault?

A.H. No, not a serious fault. I would consider bad temperament a serious fault, and bad physical conform- ation a serious fault.

M.F. What do you think a Saluki temperament should be like?

A.H. Rihan was so placid and dignified he really was a true Saluki. I would say that a good temper is important, and I do hope people watch out for this. You must be able to enjoy your Saluki. Paddy was always full of fun and a joy to own.

M.F. When did you start judging, and have you judged overseas?

A.H. I have been judging since 1967. I have been asked many times to judge overseas but I have not done so because I could not go away and leave the dogs.

M.F. Tell us about some of the Salukis you have owned. A.H. I do not think that anyone has beaten Kumasi Risha’s record of seventeen puppies in one litter – we only kept eight. Kumasi Shiltarah had twelve puppies the night before and we only kept eight from this litter, three feathered and five smooth. The two dogs I have now are both descended from our original dogs, although I did not get either until they were three or four years old. Out of those two litters we kept one from each, one smooth, one feathered. Kumasi Major–Al–Kibir was a very dark, almost black, grizzle smooth and was a very good coursing dog until he was run over and broke his leg. I think all the dogs were individuals. I kept ten in the house, the youngest was 18 months when Victor died. All the dogs were good together, and knew their own place, and they never had cross words with each other. Ch Kumasi Kommandan was nearly sixteen when he died. He was eating his dinner by himself and just collapsed and died in my arms.

M.F. What should be done to encourage new Saluki owners? A.H. I think they should have more instruction about what the dog is going to be like when it gets older. Every- thing is wonderful when they are puppies, but a Saluki is more of a specialist dog. Too many people are breeding and not being selective enough about the new homes that their puppies go to.

Editor’s Note: Ch Kumasi Kommondan, a grizzle was the first smooth, and, so far, the only smooth dog, to become a champion in this country. He was born 2/2/58 by Kumasi Rihan ex Kumasi Dhiba. The Shiltarah mentioned was his litter sister. Mr and Mrs Lance Abbott based their Hasana kennel of smooth Salukis on Kumasi bred hounds, and Mrs June Williams had several of them, so did Mrs Bower. The litter by Kumasi Rihan ex Abdi–Beth–Maachah pro- duced Joshua of Thurlsway shown by Miss S. Tunbridge. Don Wieden’s Ch Sedeki Mazuri Badshah also carried Kumasi blood from his dam Mazuri Kumasi Shatirah, a feathered bitch owned by Mrs Angel. This is only a brief review and Kumasi blood will be found in the background of quite a lot of pedigrees.

UNEXPECTED

I dreamed death came the other night,

And Heaven’s gate swung wide, With kindly graces an angel

Ushered me inside,

And there to my astonishment

Stood folks I’d known on earth, Some I’d judged and labelled

As ‘unfit‘ or ‘of little worth‘. Indignant words rose from my lips

But never were set free

For every face showed stunned surprise;

NO ONE EXPECTED ME!

The above charming little poem is taken from the

Champion Kaus Kezia

Penca

Eng. Ir. Can. Am. Ch. Sedeki Barre x Ch. Mazuri Lail

6 C.C.s 5 R.C.C.s

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Best in Show – Saluki Club Open Show 1980 Top Winning Black & Tan – Northern Saluki Club 1980 Latest Big Win:

Reserve in Hound Group – S. Counties Champ. Show 1981 Owner: Kay Perkins, 32 Gibbons Road, Sittingbourne, Kent.

NEWSFLASH

Tel: Sittingbourne 70918

GRAND DRAW

1st prize – Painting or Pastel of winner’s choice

(by Dianne Merchant–Giles)

2nd & 3rd prize – 4 prints framed.

4th prize – 2 prints framed

(reproductions of prints in the National Palace Museum) 5th prize – Set of six table mats featuring six sight hounds Tickets on sale, 10p each, 50p per book, direct from Mrs D. Stansfield, 2 Goldsmith Road, Leyton, London, E10 5HA, or any of the sub–committee members at the Club Open Show, and all Championship Shows until the Hound Show on 29th August 1981 where the draw will take place. Sponsors for the Grand Draw are Dianne Merchant–Giles, Helen Williams and Gloria Moss. We would like to thank all those who have sold and bought tickets.

Competition. As you see we have a ‘New Look‘ magazine. It has been suggested that we have a competition for a cover design. If you think you can do one draw it out and send it in. Please note, however, that the ‘badge‘ of the magazine (the three heads drawn especially for the magazine by Don Wieden) should appear somewhere in your design – it is, after all, virtually the trademark of the Club Magazine. While on this subject please also note that Don retains the copyright of this drawing and it should not be used any- where else without his specific prior permission.

March 1981 edition of the Broadwindsor News.

Akeldama Salukis

Akeldama Firefly (Ashley) 13.5.1978

Sire Sharif of Springbarn

Dam Knightellington Ophelia

Photograph by Ozzie Clarke

Although moderately shown in 1980 Ashley gained four Firsts at prominent shows.

1st Maiden

Saluki Club Limited Show

1st Novice

South Wales Ch. Show

1st Novice

Saluki Club Open Show

1st Novice

Judge: Brian Pether

Judge: Vicki Gwynn

Judge:

Rosemary Lewis

City of Birmingham Ch. Show

Proudly owned by Chris Trebble

Judge: Mrs Bossevain

Two very promising male puppies are available to good permanent homes.

Sire Knightellington Mahdi (Knightellington Ibrahim – Knightellington Rualla Zoulaira)

Dam Knightellington Ophelia (Windswift Gharrab – Knightellington Mabroukah)

Enquiries to:

Lesley Court 54 Avonmead

Greenmeadow

Swindon

Wilts.

Telephone: Swindon 724027

Akeldama Firefly (Ashley)

Photograph by Ozzie Clarke

Good Luck

and

Best Wishes

‘The Saluki‘

CH. TAHAWI XANTHIPPI OF NEGMA

Has a beautiful litter, 4 dogs, 3 bitches.

Tafarndy Torquil

Sir:

U.S. Major Pointed

Owned by Mrs Helen Williams

Dam:

Ch. Tahawi

Xanthippi of Negma

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Breeder Owner:

Mrs GLORIA MOSS

29 Beech Hill

Hadley Wood

Barnet Herts

Tel: 01-449 2535

Tahawi Kamel Myhorlyns Fayid

Int. & Eng. Ch. Tahawi Burydown Zafaren

Ch. Tahawi Deidama

1 dog and 1 bitch may be available.

Honey and Torquil are both sound movers

and have gentle termperaments.

San Angeles Saluki Club Show 1981

Debbie Copperthwaite

Best Opposite Sex was a dog of the same colour G. and L. Fransico’s CH. SHAMS IL J’BALIE. A most handsome Saluki in fantastic coat and feathering, certainly not looking his 71⁄2 years. Description cannot do this Saluki justice as one has to see him to appreciate his quality and panache. Obviously not only a pretty face but a great sire as he sired quite a number of the hounds I really liked earlier in the day including the Best of Winners.

Best of Winners was a pale cream dog, SAHAVA EL ARISH, only just two years old and gaining his title on the day. Reserve Winners dog was a very handsome pale gold, APSARAS AMAR–AR RAHIB. Both these two would do exceptionally well in Britain and I was pleased to find that both had very beautiful litter sisters who also placed well in their classes.

Winners Bitch, JEN ARABY JANIL BARKAH, a well built black–tri without any exaggerations who narrowly beat her red litter sister in her class. A third litter sister was also placed, so obviously all of a type that appealed to me.

Reserve Winners Bitch, KHIVA’S KARIMA OF ZUHAIR, black/tan only just over a year old and possessing quite stunning movement. It was particularly rewarding to find that so many of my top winners were so closely related.

Unfortunately Smooth Salukis appeared as thin on the ground as in Britain and there were no entries in the two classes scheduled but one Champion bitch was entered and she was a real beauty. I was able to see a selection of Smooths later and on the whole they were a long stronger in build, especially in body, to the few Smooths we have seen recently in the ring over here. Two English exports were entered and Zifta Star bred by Mrs J. Hay was looking well and shortlisted in a strong Open Dog class. He stood out for his excellent forehand angulation but was not so enthusiastic about showing himself off in the mid–day heat as his American opponents! Two progeny of Burydown Altair did well in strong classes and really stood out for their beautiful springy, flowing action.

I can give no greater compliment to the West Coast Salukis I saw than to say I saw three or four from the classes alone that I would have been delighted to bring home with me and these were not all ones I was able to award a first prize to. Overall Saluki breeders in this part of the world are certainly dedicated and going in the right direction. If any- one who has not seen the quality of these Salukis is contemplating exporting a Saluki to the area they have room only for our very highest quality hounds.

Shondel

Shondel Benedetta 2 C.C.’s, 1 Res. C.C.

Driffield Ch. Sh. Nov. ’80. C.C. Welks Ch. Sh. Apr. ’81. C.C. & B.O.B. Three Counties Ch. June ’81. Res. C.C.

Shondel Anastasia J.W.

2 C.C.’s, 2 Res. C.C.’s

Midland Counties Ch. Oct. ’80. C.C. & B.O.B. Northern Saluki Club Ch. Sh. Apr ’81. C.C.

BEST IN SHOW

Owned and bred by Mrs Iris Moore, Robinwood, Priorsfield Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2RG.

Greyhound Racing – The Veterinary Surgeon’s Duties

It might be interesting for readers to have a little insight into what goes on behind the scenes at a greyhound race meeting, with special reference to the duties of the Veter- inary Surgeon. These are related mainly to my experiences at Slough Greyhound Track.

Greyhound racing still remains one of the most popular of spectator sports in Great Britain and several other countries. In this country there are many tracks of varying standards which race all the year round and have some two or three meetings a week. So, one can imagine how many racing greyhounds have to be available for each track.

A race consists of six greyhounds chasing a mechanically driven, artificial hare around a tight–bended track over a specified distance. A meeting consists of ten races generally and thus, sixty dogs have to be inspected and passed fit for racing before this can begin.

The greyhounds are all kept by licensed trainers who are attached to one specified track. The race card is made up well in advance so that the trainers can bring the required dogs to the Stadium.

The first duty of the official Veterinary Surgeon is concerned with the kenneling of the dogs. He should be present while the dogs are off–loaded on arrival at the track and help supervise the collection of a urine sample for each and every dog, which will be screened by chromatography to detect any unauthorised substance. Also, it is important to observe the dogs at this stage, one can often pick up any abnorm- alities or discuss any minor injury which might have occurred on the way to the track.

The dogs are weighed by official Stewards and then identified using each dog’s identity book, a sort of Passport to racing. Next the dogs have to pass a veterinary inspection. They are examined on a table with a ramp on and off, thus one can assess their soundness walking uphill and down and their general alertness. On the table they are about two feet off the ground and one can easily examine the eye for its pupillary reflex, as well as the colour of the membranes around the eye. The mouth is examined for a normal colour and the throat and wind–pipe can be palpated for any cough or enlarged glands. The hands are then run along the dog’s back to locate any sore or painful area and this is continued to include the tail. Bitches are also palpated for signs of being in season. One can look at the legs and feet to dis- cover any abnormalities, swellings or discolourations. The greyhound is then trotted off the table away from the Veterinary Surgeon for about ten yards, turned sharply and trotted back to double check for soundness. The dogs are then locked away in individual kennels until ten minutes before the relevant race.

If a dog is lame, or has some wound likely to interfere with its racing, or in the case of bitches, is in season, they are required to be withdrawn from racing. Adhesive tape is not allowed unless it is protecting the tip of the tail. If an animal appears to be unwell in some way, then a more detailed examination is performed, usually after the other dogs are kenneled. If the urine sample shows that some unauthorised substance is present in the dog, then the animal can be re–examined in the presence of local stewards, a security officer and the dog’s trainer.

by Graham Godfrey, MRCVS

About ten minutes before the start of each race, the six dogs are unlocked from their kennels and then the trainer’s staff can take them to the paddock where they are fitted with racing muzzles and jackets. It is the duty of the Veterinary Surgeon to re-examine each dog and this can usually be done by just close observation of the behaviour of the dogs, which by now, are usually highly excited. The Veterinary Surgeon ensures that the racing muzzles are not too tight and the jackets are fitted properly.

The Veterinary Surgeon is then required to watch each race to observe greyhound performances and to be available for any accident that might occur. Any first–aid treatment, for example, suturing minor cuts, can be performed in a small clinic room; any major problems would have to be dealt with back at the hospital.

After the race has ended, it is important for the Veterinary Surgeon to closely watch the greyhounds as they leave the track and note any lameness or other abnormality; any problems have to be relayed to the Stewards in order for them to complete the form card correctly. All racing grey- hounds have to compete in trials before being able to participate and for this reason it would be expected to perform at a certain level and perhaps improve after a few weeks‘ racing. If a dog performs much better or much worse than expected, a full examination may be ordered by the officials.

After the greyhounds have been returned to the racing paddock after the last race, all injuries have been treated and all reasonable requests by the Stewards have been met, the Veterinary Surgeon’s duties at that race meeting are complete.

Jonathan Horswell (Bjonarrie)

and

Vera Watkins (Windswift)

would like to wish the

new magazine

every success.

Al–Yaman Salukis

N.Z. CH. KNIGHTELLINGTON ROGAIYA (IMP. U.K.)

Born: 27th April 1978

BREEDER: Mrs Helen M. Baker

Knightellington Lanka

Ch. Knightellington Melody

(Windswift Gharrab

(Ch. Knightellington (Almanza Anita

(Ch. Knightellington (Ibrahim

Nightellington Rualla Zoulara

Photo: Miss Ann McSweeney

OWNERS: Mr & Mrs M.T.V. & C.F.T. Reidy

(Branwen Farhan (Imp. Spain) (Windswift Aziza

(Knightellington Esmail (Ch. Asphodel Almanza

(Ch. Knightellington Caspah (Knightellington Beth–Sheba (Ch. Knightellington Djahi (Falha Rualla of Fenbourne

Rogaiya had been awarded fifty–eight C.C.s by 6th June, 1981. At All Breeds Championship Shows, she has been awarded three BEST IN SHOW, three RESERVE IN SHOW, five INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW, two JUNIOR IN SHOW, ten BEST IN GROUP, seven RESERVE IN GROUP, nineteen INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP and nine JUNIOR IN GROUP. At the Hound Club of Auckland Championship Show, she gained RESERVE IN SHOW and INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW and at the Saluki Club’s Championship Show, she gained BEST IN SHOW and OPEN IN SHOW (Judge: Mr Terry Thorn). She is the only Saluki ever to have achieved such a record in New Zealand.

Rogaiya was Saluki of the Year for 1980 in the first year that the Saluki Club (New Zealand) ran a nation–wide Point Score and was Best New Zealand Saluki and Best Australasian Saluki Bitch for 1980 in the first year of the Sighthound Quarterly (Sydney) Point Score. She is currently Runner Up to Best Sighthound in Australasia in the Sydney Sighthound Quarterly’s 1981 competition.

New Champion

Australian and New Zealand Champion El Zahran Arabian Flight (Imp. Aust.)

(Wellington Krim (Yasmin El Rahna

Born:

1st July 1975

Black, tan and white tri–colour

Breeders:

Mr Vincent Reidy & Miss Chris Williams

Owners: Mr & Mrs Vincent & Carole Reidy

(Tabarka Sirocco

(Ch. Burydown Valmiki

(Ch. Burydown Inanna

Ch. Bedouin El Zahran (Imp. UK)

(Bedouin Damaris

(Ch. Bedouin Sheik Zendi

(Bedouin Al Taschith

(Ch. Elbaraka Asher Suki

(Ch. Elbaraka Cadiz

(Imp. Aust.)

(Burydown Wudiyeh (Imp.UK)

Ch. Al–Yaman Aishah (Imp. N.Z.)

N.Z. & Aust. Ch. Krishna (Cheheli (Imp. Aust.)

(Krishna Abracadabra

(Burydown Faisal (Ch. Burydown Elishama

(Ch. Mihjan Kodama (Nadir Samarra

(Japhet of Fleetway (Knightellington Beth Ezda

(Ch. Shariff Alydon (Imp. UK) (Ch. Bury down Pearl of Arabia (Imp. UK)

(Knightellington Esmail (Ch. Burydown Asphodel Alanya

(Ghazala Cassius

(Ch. Mazuri Cassalonda (Imp UK)(Pinchpenny Salonda

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND CH. EL ZAHRAN ARABIAN FLIGHT (IMP. AUST.) Black, tan, and white parti–colour bitch.

Flight has won In Show Awards in both Australia and New Zealand. She was introduced to the New Zealand Show Ring on 27.10.1980, and achieved her dual title on 7.2.1981, having been exhibited only twelve times. She thereby became the third Saluki to hold a Championship in both Australia and New Zealand (the first being her Grand Dam, our Foundation Dam).

(Ch. Shariff Alydon (Imp. UK) (Elbaraka Ashtoreth

During her brief campaign in New Zealand, she took out two Bests in Group and one Reserve in Group at All Breeds Championship Shows and BEST IN SHOW at the Saluki Club’s Second Open Show.

N.Z. Ch. Windswift Leben

Al–Yaman Salukis

(Windswift Sulayman

N.Z. CH. AL–YAMAN BEY

Born: 5th May 1979

BREEDERS & OWNERS: Mr & Mrs M.T.V. & C.F.T. Reidy

The Bey gained his title at twelve months of age and had been awarded thirty–one C.C.s by 6th June 1981. At the Saluki Club’s First Open Show he was Best Minor Puppy in Show and at the Club’s First Championship Show he was Best Puppy in Show. At all Breeds Championship Shows, he has been placed BEST PUPPY IN GROUP a record–breaking three times and BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP once. This golden dog has been placed consistently over Salukis of both sexes in the more senior Age Classes. His successes gave him fifth place in the Saluki of the Year and sixth place in the Designated Shows Points Scores in New Zealand for 1980.

(Windswift Vizier (Windswift Tufala

(Imp. UK)

(Windswift Ishtar

(Ajman At–Tafrij

N.Z. Ch. Rabia Halwat Aribi

(Imp. UK)

(Rabia Hadiya Minat Ramli

(Windswift Vizier

(Windswift Shuni

(Ch. Mazuri Sedeki Tisa (Ajman Bel–Shiraz

(Taviton Rhumli Saggers (Imp. Saudi Arabia) (Bjonarrie Athene

N.Z. CH. WINDSWIFT ZAHWA (IMP. U.K.) Born: 18th June 1978

Zahwa, although lightly shown, had been awarded 13 C.C.s by 5th October 1980. At the Saluki Club’s First Open Show she was RESERVE TO BEST IN SHOW and BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW, and at the Club’s First Championship Show she was Best Imported Bitch. At All Breeds Championship Shows in New Zealand, this cream bitch has been placed RESERVE TO BEST IN GROUP twice, BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP three times and BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP once. She was also fourth in both the New Zealand Saluki of the Year and the Designated Shows Points Scores for 1980. She has been campaigned in New South Wales from late April, 1981, and was not far from her Australian Championship Title only one month later. At All Breeds Championship Shows in Australia, she had taken out BEST IN GROUP, RESERVE IN GROUP twice and OPEN IN GROUP three times during these few weeks.

Photo: Miss Ann McSweeney

BREEDER: Miss Vera H. Watkins

Taviton Rhumli Saggers

Rabia Anaza Min Ramli

(Bjonarrie Athene

(Windswift Talib

(

(Imp. Saudi Arabia)

OWNERS: Mr & Mrs M.T.V. & C.F.T. Reidy

(Bedouin Pedigree

(Ch. Knightellington Caspah (Bjonarrie Ferial

(Taufaan Sharqui (Windswift Vashti

Windswift Jibli

(Windswift Rameses

(Windswift Shamal

(Windswift Sharon

DONATED BY DAVID BARTLETT

DOGS OF THE YEAR–1924-5.

The “Saluki Shami” or Gazelle Hound

ITS ORIGIN AND HISTORY

By The Hon. FLORENCE AMHERST.

“HESE beautiful dogs come from Arabia and Desert lands, roamed over by the great nomadic Arab tribes. There, like the world–famed Arab horse, they have been bred for thousands of years, and this race of “greyhounds has been handed down from generation to generation as a valued heritage of the tribes.

The special interest attached to the Saluki is not only the antiquity of the race, but, owing to the surrounding conditions, the breed is still true to the type of thousands of years ago. It is well–known that the mode of life of the pastoral Arabs of the Desert of Arabia is the same now as in remote ages, and although great nations have changed and dynasties risen and fallen all around them, the Bedouin, with their flocks and herds, tribal feuds, and sport with coursing hounds, are the same to–day as in the past. The fact that the Gazelle Hounds, which are to–day seen at dog shows, are exact repre- sentatives of a type of such antiquity is in itself an interesting and valuable fact. But with the advent of motors across the desert, and air routes, what changes may come?

Investigation shows that the antiquity of these dogs is not only surmised but can be proved, and research in connection with the history of the breed opens many by–paths for antiquarians and historians to travel, as well as for sportsmen and dog lovers. For the study of heredity alone this pure and ancient race should be carefully preserved.

One of the best, though not the earliest known records, is a mural painting, 3,000 years old, on a tomb in Egypt, representing a “Team” of Saluki, taken from the vanquished desert tribes, being paraded with other spoils of war past a great conqueror. Here are shown both golden and cream- coloured dogs which might be a Saluki Gazelle Hound “team

team” in

Show Ring to–day. Mummied

These dogs appear again in the richly illuminated pages of the Indo–Persian manuscripts commemorating the lives of the early Moghul Emperors. Perhaps an especially attractive phase in the history of the Gazelle Hound is their appearance in Crusading records. According to tradition in the East, King Richard Coeur de Lion is said to have possessed some of them. Hunting with Salukis was a favourite diversion of the Christian Knights, as it was with the great Syrian

NA FISSAH (pre war) with the Cat or Lion–headed Goddess.

Saluki have also been found, showing the value in which they were held, and representations of the Saluki appear in sporting scenes. Not only from Egypt do early records come, but in succeeding centuries glimpses from many nations where these famous dogs were known are constantly seen, which help to piece together their story.

To name only a few records of the Saluki in past days, those on a Babylonian bronze vase ornamented with Saluki coursing hares (in the British Museum), about 800 B.C., might be mentioned, and from the same district at a very much later date, they figure in the designs on the metal work of Mosul, hunting in regions where Salukis have now became familiar to our troops.

nobles. An interesting manuscript of the twelfth century by one of the latter, gives many details of sport. Of this period is a very fine portrait in the Dresden Gallery of King Henry, the pious of Saxony, with his Gazelle Hound, the dog wearing on his collar, as his master wears on his robe, the Pilgrim’s badge of the scallop shell.

In Arab literature mention of these famous hunting dogs is frequent, and especially note- worthy are some lines in one of the “Seven Golden Odes,” about 600 A.D. (the earliest poems existing in Arabic), which describes a pair of Saluki, who met their death gored by the horns of a white antelope.

In Arabic works on sport and Natural History their qualities and appearances are quaintly dis- cussed. One tells of a Khalif who sent his attendant to choose him a pedigree horse. The attendant replied that he did not know how to select a good one. His master answered, “You know a well–bred pedigree Saluki and its points, that govern speed and endurance, well look for these points in the horse.” Incidental mention of these hounds and their sport appear very often in other Arab writings.

The very name of “Saluki” is full of interest and has archaeological and historical value. Arab lexico- graphers give more than one theory for its origin, the theory generally accepted being that it comes from the name of a long–since vanished town, called Saluk, in Southern Arabia, once celebrated for its armour and hounds. The word Saluki” is the Arabic name for a “hound” or “Greyhound, which distinguishes the race from the ordinary “Kelb” or “Dog” so greatly despised in the East. Salukis are spoken of as “El Hor‘ or “Noble,” and there are many stories showing how highly they are thought of. In the desert camp, the Saluki is allowed to enter the tent of his master, the Sheikh, and shares the best of everything with the family. They may even be seen fraternizing with the Sheikh’s pet Gazelle, perhaps both wearing collars studded with shells and beads, and hung round with charms to keep off the evil eye. The puppies are tended by the women with the greatest care, and they are the children’s playmates. The favour in which the Saluki is held is neatly expressed in the Arab proverb: “It is the Sheikh’s hound that is the Sheikh.‘

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SUPPLEMENT TO “OUR DOGS.”

DECEMBER 12, 1924.

Brigadier–General and Mrs. Fred Lance’s

Sarona” Salukis,

At Wentfield, Wrotham, Kent.

CH. SARONA KELB.

By Seleughi. Born at Damascus, June 6, 1919.

HE Saluki is with us, and has come to stay–that is certain, since he is a thing of beauty and a joy for ever. There is an idea that in the East all dogs are looked upon as obscene and unclean, especially by the Mohammedan castes; but this is an error, for those which are used as sporting accessories are devoutly cherished and highly honoured.

The term “Saluki” is a generic one, and is applied to many varieties of Eastern “sight dogs.” The type with which we have been familiarised by General Lance and others is the Gazelle Hound of Bedouin, which is used, as its name implies, for coursing the fleet gazelle sometimes unaided. and sometimes with the co–operation of falcons.

Following the Maidstone Show, where I had judged the breed, I had the pleasure and privilege of spending the night under the hospitable roof of Wentfield, the resi- dence of the General and his equally enthu- siastic wife, who left nothing wanting to make me thoroughly and comfortably at home, so that I found myself in most con- genial and sympathetic company. The fol- lowing morning I had the great pleasure of inspecting not only the beautifully situated and managed “Sarona” Kennels, but of making the acquaintance of the charming Arab “ponies,” brood mares, yearlings, and two–year–olds. Of these anon.

This was the first opportunity I had ever had of forgathering with the Saluki “chez lui.” I found him an amiable and intelli- gent if somewhat sedate fellow–that is to say, in the house; but when at exercise he is all life and exuberance, and a very keen hunter. His speed is amazing, and, unlike the British Greyhound, is demonstrated by a series of dynamic bounds. At Wentfield there are spacious meadows where the Salukis old and young are able to disport themselves at their own sweet will.

CH. SARONA KELB. If any- one wants to be “put wise” as to what exactly a Saluki should be in type, size, and points, let him (or her) study this outstanding specimen of his breed. I think I am right in saying that, so far, he has never suffered defent on the show bench. If ever his colours are to be lowered it will require an abnormally per- fect dog to do the trick. Kelb is no mere “beauty specimen.” He first saw light in Damascus, and before they were 18 months old he and his brother Tor had accounted for numerous gazelle, to say nothing of jackals, foxes, and hares. I believe that he is the first black–and–tan Saluki to be seen in this country, but many of his stock–which are of the highest quality- take after him in colour.

By Major Harding Cox.

SELEUGHI, a white–black- and–tan dog presented to friendship, was the fastest dog that its owner ever General Lance by a Syrian sheik as a token of undying

“struck.”

Nurnisha, is a very beautiful cream bitch, winner of SARONA NADA, a daughter of Kelb out of Sarona

the bitch challenge certificate at the late Metropolitan

SELEUGHI.

The founder of the kennel.

welfare of their inmates. Including puppies, my eyes were delighted with over thirty Salukis.

The General and his wife (who is equally keen and enthusiastic where the dogs are concerned) are very keen on perpetuating the “black–and–tan” or black–and- cream colouration. I saw two lovely daughters of Kelb which afford the desideratum–viz., S. Shawa and S. Dhurra. With reference to the ancient lineage of the Saluki, it must be borne in mind that in the East pedigrees have been most carefully handed down and jealously guarded for countless generations. I have a shrewd idea that the Salukis and germane breeds were the tap–roots from which was evolved that most perfect of animate speed machines–the British Greyhound.

As will be perceived, there are, as illus- trations accompanying this article, four generations depicted. In view of the fact that the American Kennel Club refuses to register a Saluki unless three certified generations are tabulated, the same is well worthy of note.

So much for this fine collection of Salukis. As long as General Lance, his wife, and family have the handling of their splendid stock the breed is secure, and is sure to increase and multiply. When dog lovers awaken to its very attractive and useful qualities, ere long we may see a coursing meeting restricted to Salukis.

And now a word about the Wentfield Arabs. These are of the “hill” variety. They can trot (where they have their desert – relations whacked), and can climb like goats. The story of the foundation of General Lance’s stud furnishes a very pretty romance. Nearing the finish of the Pales- tine campaign, during Lord Allenby’s advance on Aleppo, an Arab sniper was located, stalked, and accounted for, and his lovely mare captured. She came into the hands of the General, who brought her back to “Old Blighty.” She proved to be in foal, and in due time dropped a filly. She and her progeny proved most illustrious prize–winners. With three youngsters bred at Wentfield, the General won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the young stock class at Islington this year, and reserve for the gold medal for the best stallion and mare with two yearlings. Some win, eh?

MASTER JOHN LANCE WITH A TEAM OUT FOR EXERCISE.

In addition to these decorative dogs there is a square- cut little chap of the Terrier type, which the General brought back with him from Syria. What this little person does not know is not worth knowing.

The sultan of the Saluki harem is the well–known

SARONA NADA,

By Ch Sarona Kelb. Born August 20, 1922.

and Essex Canine Society’s Show at the Alexandra Palace. This bitch promises to be as successful as a matron as she is on the show bench. Her first litter, born last April, was a most promising one. General Iand Mrs. Lance are keeping two of the pups, Shahzada and Yasmin, and if these do not in due course attain

championship honours I for

one shall be greatly sur- prised.

SARONA KATAF is an im- ported red dog. As he en- joys the privilege of living in the house, I had the opportunity of making his better acquaintance. He was rather “superior” at first, but eventually became quite condescending.

The group of seven Salukis which illustrates this article is in the charge of young John Lance, a real chip of the (by no means) “old” block; an enthusi- astic cynophilist, and a horseman to the manner born, who sits his Dartmoor cob in a style that arrests the eye of the expert. His brother is just such another

It was a real treat to go over these kennels. Nothing has been left undone to ensure the comfort and

SARONA SHAHZADA.

Ex Sarona Nada. Born April 23. 1924.

Sudden Death

I will start by repeating what I said at the 1981 A.G.M. “I believe we are all aware of the various health problems we are now encountering in the Saluki, i.e. heart trouble, epilepsy and pancreatitis“.

My personal hobby horse is heart, or sudden death. The following will explain why.

In 1970 I bred a litter of seven puppies, I kept a dog and a bitch. When the pups reached five years of age the nightmare began. The owner of a dog from the litter phoned me with the news that her Saluki had just dropped dead. Five weeks later the bitch I had kept went the same way. She jumped off my bed and collapsed, dying in seconds. I was shattered, what was happening? As soon as I felt able, I knew I had to warn the owners of the remaining puppies. Imagine my feelings when, upon ringing the owner of the other bitch in the litter, I was informed the Saluki had dropped dead a few weeks before. A.P.M. revealed a ruptured aorta. A call to another owner gave me the news that, although still alive, the Saluki was on heart pills. This dog died of a heart attack a few years later.

I already knew another dog had been killed in a car accident, as had a bitch, so that just left my dog. I arranged for an E.C.G. (electro cardiograph) to be run on him and his mother. Nothing appeared to be amiss. Six months later the mother died. She was only eight and extremely fit. I knew then I would lose her son the same way. It happened sixteen months later, leaving me not only upset and bewildered, but angry.

Throughout those two years I had turned to people in the breed for help and advice, only to be told “Never heard of it in Salukis“, “It’s not in my line“.

I started to keep notes on young Salukis dying suddenly. For each one I discovered, past or present, I could not help but wonder what of its litter mates who were probably sold as pets. I had no way of finding out how they fared.

I believe the time has come when the Club should take the necessary steps to look into this serious problem. For example, first appeal to all Saluki breeders and owners who have experienced sudden death to submit to the Club details of the deceased hound. Perhaps the older breeders could try to recall cases of sudden death in the earlier Saluki. Secondly, the Club should engage the services of a canine specialist in this field, and that club members be kept informed of any developments.

Mrs Hope Waters has already made several offers to accept pedigrees for research. These will be sent to Dr Alain Campagne in France. Due to the death of his own Saluki, Dr Campagne is willing to try to investigate the reason for these tragic losses. It is a step in the right direction but I feel more could be achieved if the Club treated the problem with the same concern that was shown over P.R.A. While we are in the dark, each litter produced could make it that bit harder to eradicate should it be proved to be hereditary.

Before finishing I would like to mention the following.

Ann Blake

It has been suggested to me that sudden death could be caused by lack of exercise. My own research has shown me it can hit the fit working hound as it can the hound taking restricted exercise.

In conclusion, only by being open and working together will we keep the Saluki free from the many hereditary defects that are prevalent in some of the more popular breeds.

Do this, then, maybe, one day I can look back and know Lara, Sedly, Teesha and the others did not die for nothing – they gave life to future Salukis.

Dorset Rally

Vera Watkins

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the longest day The Saluki Rally on Sunday June 21st was a great success. Over 40 people plus children came, 23 hounds paraded, and there were eleven entries for the judging competition. This was won by Bill Ivens, with Diana Merchant–Giles second. Lance Abbott’s black/fawn dog, Jam Jan Gaylord, was the Best Saluki (for the second year running). Mrs Dorothy Lees, our specialist judge, gave a most interesting talk on her experiences in the Middle East and was very illuminating on the variations of terrain in the area and the types of country a Saluki, who travelled 100 miles to rejoin its master, must have met with. Anyone planning a similar rally elsewhere would be well advised to consider inviting her. Our all–rounder judge, Mrs Elnea- Westwood, a specialist in Samoyeds, is a very good judge and an example to candidates for the judging competition.

Special thanks are due to Bill and Joy Ivens, who gave the posting and printing for the notices, to Mrs Giles Senior and daughter–in–law Diana, who contributed the magnificent strawberry flans for the Tea, and to Jean Hay, Moira Flanagan and Jonathan Horswell, who all sent contributions to the expenses though unable to be present. Helen Baker, Rosemary Lewis, Pauline Kendall, Deborah Copperthwaite, Lesley Pearce and Diana Giles all gave much appreciated prizes.

The assembled company arrived from Avon, Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, London, Surrey and, most valiant of all, Kent! Joie and Paul (surname Talor) from New Zealand did yeoman service as stewards and so made contact with English Saluki owners. They are Saluki enthusiasts and plan to possess at least one when they return home from their travels at the end of this year. It was particularly pleasant to have Peter Yardley and his children with us again. Peter was invaluable with his hard work at the early rallies here in Dorset. Altogether a relaxed and happy Saluki occasion.

Hekla Royal Brigadier of Fargaze

C.C.

Richmond Championship Show 1980

(when aged only 16 months)

Mrs J. de Casembroot.

Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show 1981 Mrs Hope Waters

R.C.C. Crufts 1981

Mrs M. Niblock

BRED by Mr & Mrs B. J. Hill

OWNED by Mr & Mrs N. J. Ziman

Little Barn

Homestead Road

Medstead

Near Alton

Hants.

Natural Rearing and the Saluki

Bob Davies

Before I became personally interested in dogs I attended the occasional show with my wife and remember being amused by the level of patronage devoted to the herbal remedy stands. It was only some years later, after a long and fruitless struggle by a close friend to cure his American Cocker Spaniel bitch of a persistent skin complaint, that my cynicism abated. One small jar of greenleaf pills provided by a leading breeder of Yankees effected a miraculous cure in three days!! In hindsight I doubt if the pills even had time to work through her system but they did arouse my curiosity and whilst I have occasionally since used remedial herbs my main attention was drawn to the Natural Rearing method of canine husbandry advocated by the true herbalists.

The growing interest in health foods and physical fitness in humans has not been complemented by a similar movement in the canine world. It is perhaps, therefore, timely to consider how far we have departed from nature’s way and how small improvements in our management can yield such considerable benefits to the health of our stock.

“Man is what he eats” is an old Hindu proverb and so it is with the Saluki. It has also been said that “Man does not live by bread alone” which simply serves to underline the fact that nourishment is not solely restricted to that which is ingested through the mouth.

Salukis have their own particular needs, both mental and physical, which are major contributory factors in their well- being and cannot truly be offset by dietary changes or remedial concoctions. So, although this article is mainly about the dietary aspects of Natural Rearing, I must stress at the outset that Salukis need abundant free–running exercise; work, in the form of hunting and coursing; clear, fresh air to breath and plenty of sunshine, coupled with a happy, stable domestic life–style. Only in a completely balanced environment will they reveal their full potential. Possibly the best way to understand the principles of Natural Rearing is to take a glimpse into the lifestyle of the wild carnivore, as this is the process we attempt to simulate.

All dogs, including Salukis, are predators and carrion eaters by nature and their anatomy, even after so many years of domestication, is still remarkably well equipped to cope with this mode of existence. Teeth designed for tearing, slicing and crushing raw meat, skin and bones. Strong, muscular jaws, a small well–muscled stomach, short intestines and powerful digestive juices capable of dissolving bones. All have been inherited in full from their ancestors and are only marginally depleted by our unnatural convenience feeding methods.

Hunting in packs, or alone, wild carnivores do not find it easy to catch a meal. Predators tend to cull game, thus rendering a service to nature. Inevitably they are more likely to catch the young, the weak and the diseased specimens. Having made a kill great chunks of the carcass are torn off and swallowed whole. Small animals are eaten in one piece, fur, flesh and bones. Birds suffer only a salutory plucking. The object of this speedy technique is simply to obtain a meal before the carcass is stolen by some other meat eater.

Again I will emphasise for your particular attention that predators do not find it easy to obtain a meal. They do not eat every day but are still capable of intense activity when they do locate their quarry. Fasting, and long periods of rest and lethargy after eating, are completely natural to their way of life. Meat is a highly concentrated source of nutrition and the healthy body of the truly wild carnivore can utilise it to the full.

When fresh game is scarce, and this may be more often than we realise, carrion, including rotten raw meat and herbi- vorous animal dung, may sustain the wild carnivore. Wild grasses, herbs, fruit and vegetables may be eaten, but they have limited feeding value, and often serve only as a palliative. The partially digested herbage and cereal taken from the stomach of prey is, however, a most valuable source of nourishment as the cellulose has been broken down sufficiently for the carnivorous stomach to digest. To a lesser degree this also applies to the herbivorous dung.

One further vital point should be stressed. A wild animal when ill will hide in a quiet, shady place without food until it is beginning to recover, seeking only the occasional drink of water. This is the reason why in natural health remedies for disease animals are fasted on a water only diet until their temperatures have returned to normal. Obviously this should only be undertaken with specialist knowledge, and under veterinary supervision, but remarkable results can be obtained.

As you can see a wild carnivore leads a remarkably simple life, and whilst we cannot take our Salukis wholly back to nature, we can, with little effort and a wholefood diet, stop the deterioration of their vital organs by giving them back the uses nature intended. Correct raw meat feeding supplemented by lightly cooked cereals fortified with natural vitamins and minerals, can be very easy to prepare. Combined with the regular one day fast every week it can cost less to provide than convenience foods. The attraction of improved health and economy cannot be denied, and as I now intend to go into the practical applications of Natural Rearing it will soon prove its simplicity in practice.

Meat Feeding. Raw meat, fed in lumps, never minced or cooked, should form three–quarters of a simulated natural diet. Hair and underskin, if present, should not be removed. They are a valuable source of roughage and give a degree of protection against bone splinters. Meat fed on the bone will exercise the little–used tearing action of the dog’s front teeth. Chewing large lumps exercises the jaw and head muscles and gives the salivatory glands an opportunity to exercise their natural function. The raw lumps which are then gulped down will properly utilise the strong digestive juices of the canine stomach – something which rarely happens with prepared foods.

Raw, red muscle meat from cattle and sheep is excellent meat for dogs; also goat meat. If the cost is restrictive some of the cheaper cuts can be equally beneficial. Ox cheek, whole sheeps‘ heads, breast of mutton, chicken legs, lambs‘ hearts and tongues spring readily to mind. Fresh–caught rabbits and hares are superb fare, and it is one way a Saluki can help to pay for his own keep. I always remove the liver as it can be infected with liver fluke. Paunch and

tripe from healthy grass fed animals can often be bought from abbattoirs. It makes a good staple base to which other meats may be added. It should only be roughly cleaned to retain some of the valuable partially digested herbage. Liver is very rich in vitamins and minerals, but it should only be fed occasionally. Buy it from your butcher as it is one of the first organs of the body to become diseased, and to appear in the butcher’s shop it must have been inspected. Soft bones should be fed about three times a week; rib and shoulder bones are very good. Marrow bones are hard and tend to wear down teeth. Never cook bones as they lose their elasticity and may splinter. Do not leave uneaten bones lying around in runs to attract vermin and flies.

Cereal Feeding. Cereal is our substitute for the contents of the herbivore’s stomach. It is also the main source of vitamins and minerals. So whilst it is not necessary to feed large amounts, your hound must have a regular supply. Wholegrain rolled oats, wheat, barley and rye are available at healthfood shops. I can buy them at reasonably competitive prices. A mixture of all four is best but oats and barley are a good combination for Salukis. Two hand- fuls in a bowl soaked overnight in skimmed milk or vegetable juice will be sufficient. Optionally it is worth adding a few chopped raisins and a dessertspoonful of margerine.

My own preference is homemade wheatmeal biscuits. Here is the recipe-

3 lb Wheatmeal flour

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons molasses

1 teaspoonful salt

2 tablespoons seaweed powder (kelp)

1 tablespoon wheat germ

Handful of bran

2 tablespoons olive oil

Approx. 11⁄2 pints water

Mix flour, bran, wheat germ and seaweed powder thoroughly and put somewhere to warm through. Place 11⁄2 pints water in a saucepan and warm to blood heat; add honey, molasses and salt and stir until it has dissolved. Mix all the ingredients together and knead into a stiff dough. Make an indentation in the top and pour in the two tablespoons of olive oil. Leave in a warm place for 45 minutes. Knead again and make into walnut size lumps. Place on a greased tray and cook at 420 deg F for thirty minutes. If the kids don’t eat them the hounds definitely will!

A final word on cereals. They should always be fed completely separate from meat, as, combined they can ferment in the stomach. I feed cereal lunchtime, meat in the evenings. Small amounts of bran on meat as roughage are excepted.

Diet Planning. It is wise to plan feeding on a weekly basis, with Sunday being a day for water only fasting. Meat is a highly toxic food and a day of complete rest for your hound’s stomach will soon become an accepted part of his routine. Most hounds which do not have a rest day either become picky eaters or take a day off of their own accord, so it is in no way cruel.

Two specimen diets for the succeeding six days are as follows:

Diet A

12 noon

Two handfuls of mixed cereal soaked overnight in skimmed milk. Add a few chopped raisins and a dessertspoon margerine,

8 p.m.

Diet B 12 noon

8 p.m.

1 to 11⁄2 lb raw meat in lumps plus 1 teaspoon seaweed powder, 1 teaspoon wheatgerm, some bran for roughage, 1 dessertspoon of finely chopped greenstuff, e.g. parsley, nettle, dande- lion, watercress. In the winter add 1 teaspoonful cod liver oil.

My homemade whole wheat biscuits, 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 lb. 1 to 11⁄2 lb raw meat cut in large lumps plus 1 dessertspoon greenstuff finely chopped parsley, dandelion, nettle, watercress. In the winter add 1 teaspoon cod liver oil.

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Raw bones may be fed after 8 p.m. meal in both cases, and I always give my adult Salukis three garlic tablets each evening. Garlic is an extremely penetrating substance and is a mild vermifuge as well as having considerable demulcent properties.

Clean, fresh water should always be available for your Saluki. Equally he should have ready access to couch grass (unsprayed, of course) which he will avidly search out and consume to thoroughly clean his digestive tract. It has a limited value as a vermifuge as well as a simple emetic, ensnaring the worms on its rough leaves as it passes through tbe body. It may, of course, make your dog vomit, but this is just nature’s way of eliminating excess bile and the dog does not suffer by it.

I must stress in conclusion that these notes on Natural Rearing are for hounds over eight months of age. Young puppies and in–whelp bitches naturally require quite different treatment and I will deal specifically with these aspects of husbandry in a further article.

Some questions were put to the author and he has kindly dealt with them here.

If I find that I can obtain paunch and tripe from the local slaughter house how can I ensure that the animals were grass fed?
It can be difficult. If a small abbattoir exists in your area and you can come to an arrangement with the proprietor this is the best solution. Cattle and sheep are fed on food which will not do much harm to a dog. So even if it is not possible to ensure the more beneficial grassfed tripes and paunch, the ones you are able to get will, fed raw, exercise your Saluki’s digestive tract better than any proprietery cooked food.

My Saluki likes to eat horse dung if he gets a chance. According to your article this should not harm him, but I have read that certain worming agents given to horses have caused the death of birds that fed on the undigested grain in the droppings afterwards. As most horses are wormed very frequently now–a–days would it be safer to avoid this source?

This is a valid point, Discreet enquiries in your neighbourhood will reveal the extent of this dosing, and if there is a problem where a lot of worming is done do not let your hound eat horse dung.

You advocate feeding cereals soaked overnight. I understand that dogs cannot really digest raw grains, but I have read that flaked grains are, in fact, slightly cooked by the method used in flaking. Should I, therefore, use only flaked grains if I choose this method of feeding?

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Saluki or Gazelle Hound Club Championship Show 1980

Firstly, I should like to thank Joan McLeish for all the backroom work which is needed for the efficient running of the Club shows. Secondly, to Gloria Moss for producing the cups (rather like the magical white rabbit) on the table at the right time; thirdly, to Christine Trebble and Lesley Court, the two stewards, who kept things moving so smoothly; and fourthly, and most important, to the exhibitors, who accepted my decisions so sportingly.

I must admit I was very disappointed with the puppy classes they all seemed so heavy boned and cloddy. The pundits cheerfully say they should fine down – I sincerely hope they do but there is not much one can do except hope.

Minor Puppy – D or B. (10 – 1 absent)

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1st. Mrs P. Reynolds ‘Kas Tani Hamra‘ – just six months old, nicely balanced black fringed fawn bitch. Happy little person, pretty head, rather light eye, nice ear set, nice spring of rib – overall conformation good. 2nd. Mr T.G. Armstrong’s ‘Ruweis Sauda‘; 3rd. Mr & Mrs B. Mather’s ‘Lucia of Berengaria‘.

Puppy Dog (6)

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1st. Mr & Mrs A.K. Robinson’s ‘Aliped Djacob‘ – 10 month old black fringed red, nicely balanced, good bone and feet, movement reasonable. 2nd. Mrs J.A. Davies’s ‘Lusaki Impala‘; 3rd. Mr M. Lyne’s ‘Aliped Djobe‘.

Junior Dog – (10)

1st. Miss M. Long’s ‘Delune Cedre for Amena‘ – black fringed red dog which I find a bit on the cloddy side. However, he is very well put together and has a super shoulder. I haven’t seen such a nice upper arm and shoulder layback for some time. He has a nice typical head and oval eye, good topline and hindquarters, deep brisket and nice rib cage. His movement is good which is as one would except with that shoulder. 2nd. Mrs S. Clark’s ‘Khandibah Kharim‘; 3rd. Mrs M. Flanagan’s ‘Zerala Zaheer‘.

Maiden Dog – (7)

1st. Mr & Mrs H.G.O. Newman’s ‘Shahin Kurosh‘ – nicely balanced grizzle with good bone and feet. Nice shoulder and spring of rib and deep brisket. I like his top line and hind quarters. He moves nicely but needs more confidence. 2nd. ‘Lusaki Impala; 3rd. Mr I. Collin’s ‘Hekla Royal Barleycorn‘.

Novice Dog – (101 absent).

1st. Miss A. Main & Mr R. Stein’s ‘Zarifet Odin‘ – 2 y/o black and tan, very neat dog. Nice head and very nice eyes. He has a good neck and shoulder, nice front and deep brisket. He has good hind quarters and moves well. 2nd. ‘Shahin Kurosh‘. 3rd. Mrs E.O. Giles‘ ‘Akeldama Djerba‘.

Post Graduate Dog (14-3 absent)

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1st. Mr & Mrs I. Charlton’s ‘Mabrooka Bey‘ – elegant rangy black and tan. Typical head and eye, correct ear set, nice long neck, good shoulder, correct bone and feet, deep brisket, good top line and hind quarters, nice low hocks and moves with drive. If only he would put his face into his food more often he would be a very fine dog. As it is he has got everything but is far too thin. 2nd. Mrs D. Copper- thwaite’s ‘Gharram al Caliph‘; 3rd. Mrs & Miss Sellors‘ ‘Rualla Rastaban‘.

Mid Limit Dog – (11-3 absent)

1st. Mr & Mrs N. Ziman’s ‘Hekla Royal Brigadier of Fargaze‘, red dog with nice bone and feet, nice head and neck, good shoulder, deep brisket and good rib cage. Nice top line but inclined to fall away over the quarters. Moves soundly. 2nd. ‘Delune Cedre for Amena‘. 3rd. Mrs & Miss Knott’s ‘Mumtaz Saki of Telika.

Limit Dog – (11-3 absent)

1 st. Mrs J Davies‘ ‘Lusaki Fidalis‘, cream dog rising 3 years old. One I have not really cared for but he is growing into his legs now and improving immensely. He is nicely balanced and has always held himself well as if he reckons he really is something. He has nice bone and feet and covers the ground well. 2nd. Mr & Mrs Barlett’s ‘Sedeki Tufan‘. 3rd. Mrs D. Price’s ‘Zhuskhan Zamir‘.

Open Dog – (8)

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black and tan dog,

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1st. Mrs S. Rabey’s ‘Sedeki Haz‘ medium sized, looking quite superb a real lesson in preparation and presentation, coat gleaming and his feather- ing and furnishings tidied up – silky hair as the standard says none of this bushy stuff so many of us admire. Very proud head held high on a long neck, good shoulder and upper arm, deep brisket, good rib cage, straight firm front, nice top line, slight arch over loin, good tuck up, good hind quarters. Fluent precise movement – really stood out. 2nd. Mrs E. O. Giles‘ ‘Ch. Sedeki Haj‘. 3rd. Mr M. Lyne’s ‘Ch. Dunfield Djebel‘.

Special Beginners Dog – (7 – 1 absent)

1st. ‘Mabrooka Bey‘. 2nd. ‘Khandibah Kharim‘. 3rd. Mr. R.H. Francombe’s ‘Amon–ra Black Assin‘.

Veteran

Classes

The next four veteran classes were a joy to go over especi- ally the one for the older bitches. I judged these classes on how they carried their years as they were all well known top winning dogs and bitches. It would be well if our newer breeders and exhibitors would study these veterans, especially the bitches, when they are lucky enough to see a group of them as we did at this show. They would then see the typical head, the oval eye, the correct ear set, the fine bone and real saluki feet, a decent rib cage and deep brisket, the correct arch over the loin, firm hind quarters, low hocks and not too angulated stifles. It is hard to keep the coat and feathering of these oldsters in good condition and anway they probably need the extra fluff for warmth. Now all you newer enthusiasts fix these oldsters into your eye and mind and put them up against the modern slab–sided pin–toed, over angulated bushy ones we too often see today.

Veteran Dog – (5 – 2 absent)

1st. Mrs M. Ormsby’s ‘Yazid Bury down Yehudi‘ – Res. C.C. Super condition and turned out immaculately. 2nd. Mr P.G. Browning’s ‘Rabia Anaza Min Ramli‘. 3rd. ‘Ch Dunfield Djebel‘.

Special Veteran dog – 10 years and over (1 only)

Mr D. R. Staveley’s ‘Garve Nisan‘. This has been a lovely chocolate and white parti coloured dog but looks far older than he should.

Veteran Bitch. (63 absent)

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1st. Misses Chanter & Davies‘ ‘Ch. Rachel of Chandav‘ looking as well as ever. 2nd. Mrs H. Waters‘ ‘Ch Bury down Emma‘, the baby of the party. 3rd. Mr P. Browning’s ‘Rabia Hadiya Minat Ramli‘.

Special Veteran Bitch – 10 years and over (4)

Four lovely bitches. 1st. Miss M. Evill’s ‘Evenstar Geldara Aridella‘, turned 11 years and looking very fit. 2nd. Same owner’s ‘Evenstar Bury down Bint‘. 3rd. Mrs H. Waters‘ Ch Burydown Xenia.

Puppy Bitch – (12-3 absent)

1st. ‘Kas Tani Hamra‘. 2nd. Mrs P. Kendall’s ‘Gulzar Bethsheba. 3rd. Mrs J. Davies‘ ‘Lusaki Islay Mist‘.

Junior Bitch – (191 absent)

1st. Miss N. Lock’s ‘Mumtaz Peppercorn‘, black and tan. Sound and elegant – mature for her age, correct shaped head, good eye, nice long neck, nice shoulder, good top line, deep brisket and tuck up. Good rib cage, good bone and feet. Nice hind quarters and moves with drive. 2nd. Mrs E.M. Lucas & Mrs J.P. James‘ ‘Bedouin Ismene‘. 3rd. Mrs D. Copperthwaite’s ‘Al Caliphs Elke.

Maiden Bitch – (19-3 absent)

1st. Mrs J.H. Wright’s ‘Mabrooka Binaya‘ – pretty black fringed fawn, sound mover, pretty head and eye and ear set good. Good neck and shoulder, deep brisket, good top line, strong hind quarters and good feet. 2nd. Miss J.M. Barber’s ‘Ilsham Riyals‘. 3rd. Miss M. Fuller’s ‘Delune Cerise‘.

Novice Bitch (21 1 absent)

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1st. ‘Mabrooka Binaya‘. 2nd. ‘Mumtaz Peppercorn‘. 3rd. Mr & Mrs D. Bartlett’s ‘Lady Sumara‘

Post Graduate Bitch – (24 – 2 absent)

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1st. Messrs McCrory & Harvey’s ‘Cottonore Amber‘ black fringed red maturing into a very nice bitch, very elegant with a pretty head, nice neck and shoulder, good bone and feet, nice top line and firm hind quarters. Moves well. 2nd. Mrs G. Moss’s ‘Yazid Delightful Lady of Negma‘. 3rd. Mrs I. Moore’s ‘Shondel Benedetta‘.

Mid Limit Bitch – (11)

1st. Mrs & Miss Sellors‘ ‘Sedeki Tabiye‘ – very elegant red bitch with nice fine bone, a pretty head, but rather pop–eyed, long neck, good shoulders and front with a lovely deep brisket. Good spring of rib, nice top line, good tuck up and slight arch over the loins. Good hind quarters and correct tail set. A very elegant bitch – it was very pleased to give her the Reserve C.C. 2nd. Mrs R. Redfern’s “Jauhara Jamil‘. 3rd. Mrs J. H. Wright’s ‘Gamalia Al Caliphs‘.

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Dogs cannot digest raw grain. When I refer to whole grain cereal this is cereal which has had none of its valuable by–products removed. To synthesise the situation found in a herbivorous stomach the cereal should be lightly cooked or flaked and soaked. For practical purposes this is most adequately done by the process you describe in your question. So when you purchase your cereal for soaking buy flaked cereal.
How much exercise should an adult Saluki have per day?
As much as you want if you have the time. However dogs in the wild combine periods of intense activity with long periods of sedentary behaviour. So a good yardstick is to exercise early in the morning and late at night. Two hours of free running and about three miles of road work is adequate. I do free running early in the morning and road- work in the evening as a rule, but I do not keep a fixed routine. My dogs never wear coats when they are being

Limit Bitch (12-2 absent)

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1st. Miss V. H. Watkins‘ ‘Windswift Tarfa–Tani‘

very pretty cream bitch who fits the standard completely. Sweet head and eye, mobile ears, good pigment and good pigment and good front. Toes slightly turned out as asked for in the standard ‘slightly‘ being the operative word, not at ten to two as we see so often or dead straight as in the fox hounds Nice shoulder and upper arm, good rib cage and deep brisket. Good tuck up with a very nice top line and hind quarters which she used to advantage. She hasn’t got the confidence of a truly great bitch but she deserved her C.C. I would like to think that she is now on her way to the Upper House and it is up to her. 2nd. Mrs Z. Rawson’s ‘Mumtaz Mahogany‘. 3rd. Mr & Mrs G.I. Jones‘ ‘Chalaak Alis‘.

Open Bitch (5- 1 absent)

1st. Miss M. Long’s ‘Ch. Amena Our Solo‘ – grizzle bitch with rather more length of leg than I really care for, but she is only 31⁄2 years old so I would expect her to mature further and so lose that leggy look. She holds herself well, good depth of brisket, strong hind quarters and, of course, super move- ment she knows exactly where each foot should go and always puts it there. 2nd. Mr E. Tebb’s ‘Almanza Thyatasia‘. 3rd. Mrs K. Perkins‘ ‘Ch Kaus Kezia‘.

Special Beginners Bitch (13)

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1st. ‘Shondel Bernedetta‘. 2nd. ‘Gamelia Al Caliphs‘. 3rd. ‘Mumtaz Peppercorn‘.

Best of Breed

Dog C.C.

Res. Dog C.C.

Bitch C.C.

Res. Bitch C.C.

NEWSFLASH

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‘Sedeki Haz‘ ‘Sedeki Haz‘

‘Ch Yazid Burydown Yehudi‘ ‘Windswift Tarfa–Tani‘

‘Sedeki Tabiye‘

Helen Baker (Judge)

Calendars Mrs Pauline Kendall asks that you please note that the new calendars should be available at the Open Show as well as at the Championship Show. This may seem very early but if any of you are intending to send any abroad you know the Post Office seems to put its closing dates for overseas Christmas Mail earlier every year. If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Kendall at Chantry Cottage, Spotted Cow Lane, Buxted, Sussex.

exercised. I have seen hounds running with coats on and they never get sunlight, water or the grooming from the undergrowth across their skins. Elderly animals may need a bit of cosseting but leave the coats at home with young stock.

If my Saluki cannot be given so much exercise should I change the proportion of meat to cereal in his diet? Vets advocate 50% meat 50% cereal as a general rule for pet stock. Would you agree I should alter the proportions according to the exercise being given, while feeding the same types of food?

Yes. If you cannot exercise your Saluki as I have advocated he will not need as much food. Cut down on meat and add a little bran for extra roughage so his bowels work properly. Feed biscuit rather than soaked cereal to relieve possible boredom. Do not reduce the cereal as it contains most of the minerals and vitamins your Saluki requires.

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Saluki Garden Party

As a small, but happy, way of physically showing our gratitude to our founder breeders, a Garden Party was held at Andy & Claire Chrysollor’s home last Sunday, 14th June. Everything seemed to run smoothly and we can only hope our guests enjoyed themselves as much as the crowd.

Regretfully Mrs Angel, Mrs Henderson and Mrs Skelton- Furtune were unable to be present and obviously they were sadly missed. However, we did have the pleasure of hosting Mrs Parkhouse, Mrs Baker, Mrs Waters and Miss Watkins.

Beneath a Mediterranean sky Mary Long said thank you on behalf of us all for all their help and guidance and each guest was presented with a gorgeous bunch of flowers by Courtney Chrysollor, Jessica Lewis, Frazer Wiggins and Alexis Williams. Finally, glasses were raised to our guests by us all.

Claire and Andy then produced a magnificent spread inside for our guests and the rest of us sat around the garden basking in the sun and talking.

After lunch there was a small exemption show and our guests drew lots for judging and came up with the following:– Mrs Waters judged Junior Dog – 1st. Joan Davies‘ ‘Impala‘; 2nd. Joan McLeish’s ‘Zayd‘; 3rd. Daphne Tovey’s ‘Jager‘; 4th. Deborah Copperthwaite’s ‘Reza‘.

Miss Watkins judged Junior Bitch – 1st. Terry Armstrong’s ‘Susie‘; 2nd. Margaret Davies‘ ‘Ryssle‘; 3rd. Mary Long’s “Trusty‘; 4th. Ken Allan’s ‘Nazeen‘.

Mrs Baker then found a Best Junior in Terry Armstrong’s ‘Susie‘.

Mrs Baker judged Post Graduate Dog – 1st. Christine Trebble’s ‘Ashley‘; 2nd. Deborah Copperthwaite’s ‘Jeddah‘; 3rd. Phyllida Coke’s ‘Dikkan‘; 4th. Mary Long’s ‘Secret‘. Mrs Parkhouse picked the biggest class – Post Graduate Bitch 1st. Lesley Wiggan’s ‘Leilah‘; 2nd. Rosemary Redfern’s ‘Zinda‘; 3rd. Jean Wissler’s ‘Katie‘; 4th. Ken Allan’s ‘Abbi‘.

Rosemary Lewis

Mrs Waters then found the Best Post Graduate in Christine Trebble’s ‘Ashley‘.

Our hostess took the lap of honour and found her Best in Show in ‘Ashley‘ and ‘Leilah‘ as her Reserve.

Four funny classes then followed – Miss Watkins sorted out the Dog Most Like its Owner and found similarities as follows: 1st. ‘Abbi‘ and Kim Allan; 2nd. ‘Katie‘ and Dorothy Lees; 3rd. ‘Shirin‘ and Jessica Lewis.

Mrs Waters thought ‘Beany‘ Tillbrook had the Sweetest Expression; 2nd. ‘Lucy‘ Wiggins; 3rd. ‘Opal‘ Moore; 4th. ‘Soso‘ Davies.

Mrs Baker had the fun of judging the Dog with the Best Trick way ahead was ‘Abbi‘ Allan who sat, lifted paws and leapt up high; 2nd. was ‘William‘ Higgins who, once the judge was comfortably seated on the lawn very disdainfully deigned to lift, just, a paw and say ‘Hello to the lady‘; 3rd. was ‘Portia‘ Lewis who was at a distinct disadvantage and neither judge nor dog co–operated too well!

Finally, the Fancy Dress was judged by all our guests and produced a great deal of laughter and clicking of cameras. Way out first was ‘Beany‘ Tilbrook as Gran complete with specs, mob cap and shawl really looking the part. 2nd. came ‘Portia‘ Lewis as the poorly patient with Jessica and Tessa as attendant nurses complete with enormous syringes, pills, etc. 3rd. ‘Opal‘ Moore as the tough tomboy and 4th. ‘Tabitha‘ Davies made a smashing baby.

Finally, over tea and cakes our kind and thoughtful hosts were presented with a pair of pottery Saluki goblets and our guests were handed their invitations signed by all those present.

A thoroughly happy day enjoyed by hounds and owners alike. Thank you everyone.

Flavian El Saluq

Born: 20.2.1967 (Windswift Salim of Tahawi – Foxglove of Daxlore) BRED by MRS VALERIE STRINGER

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Sabaka are Super Salukis

ELLERTHWAITE HIJAZ

Best Veteran Saluki

JANROSA ZARINDA

JAUHARA JAMIL

Limited Show 1981

Unbeaten on race track, now retired. Grade 1 coursing dog.

Top Coursing Bitch 1980/81 and Fastest racing Saluki North and South 1980.

J.W. 2 RCC.

Multiple Best Saluki, Puppy and B.O.B. Winner Winner Puppy Stakes and Best Puppy in Show

and B.I.S. Limited Saluki Show 1981.

Winner of N.S.C. points trophies for Best Puppy, Top Saluki and Best Bitch

One Dog and one Bitch puppy may be available to loving Saluki homes from Jamil sired by the late incomparable:

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Redfern, 47 Hartington Road, London, W4 3TS

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All future puppies will therefore carry this affix.

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The Animal Health Trust

Over the past few weeks I have been asked by people in all breeds of dogs, could I tell them what part the Trust plays in the work and world of dogs, and why the Trust was set up. The following is a short and very much abridged history about the Trust and its work.

The Animal Health Trust was founded by Dr W. R. Wooldridge C.B.E., F.R.C.V.S., and is incorporated by Royal Charter. The Patron is H.M. The Queen and His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, P.C., M.C. is the President.

The Headquarters were in London, but to achieve economies these were closed and all administration is now done from existing accommodation near Newmarket. Also at New- market is the Equine Research Station. At Kennett, in Suffolk is The Small Animals Centre, the various projects concerned with all aspects of the small animal being carried out here.

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To ensure the best possible response from dog owners it companion, show dog, working dog, or hunting dog, the Animal Health Trust Canine Supporters was set up to co- ordinate fund raising efforts by dog owners, clubs and associations, especially catering for the dog.

The Small Animals Centre is unfortunately at present operating at a large deficit and the aim of the present publicity and requests for the TEN PENCE on dog entries is to direct funds from dog owners to the centre. The Centre is a modern, well equipped building, with a team of highly enthusiastic workers. Brian Singleton, C.B.E., M.R.C.V.S. is the Director of the A.H.T., Dr Keith Barnett is senior scientist of the Centre and Dr D.F. McDougall is in charge of the renal unit. There is still a lot of vacant space at the Centre where other much needed projects to benefit the dog can be carried out as and when funds become available. At present, projects being undertaken are as follows:–

COMPARATIVE OPTHALMOLOGY UNIT

Over five hundred eye cases are examined each year and treated both medically and surgically. These cases are all referred by veterinary surgeons in private practice. In addition several hundred dogs are examined for Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Hereditary Cataract and Collie Eye Anomaly and certificates issued under the British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club Hereditary Eye Abnormality Scheme. Hereditary eye abnormalities have always been of particular interest to the Animal Health Trust and the breed incidence and modes of inheritance of many of these conditions are currently being investigated. The earlier detection of cases of lens luxation and the progressive retinal atrophies are being studied so that advice may event- ually be given to dog breeders to help them formulate sound breeding programmes.

Recently the Unit received an award from the Wellcome Trust to study lens luxation in the Terrier breeds and it has also purchased equipment which will be used for the exam- ination of retinal function (electroretinography) and the assessment of the visual system in cases of suspected blind- ness. A separate study of the canine cornea is under way and this is being directed towards a more accurate diagnosis of the many corneal conditions which occur in the dog, and therefore better and more successful treatment can be

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achieved. Corneal problems in the dog are very common, particularly in certain breeds and the difference in the corneal structure between breeds is also being investigated.

RENAL RESEARCH

Chronic kidney disease is a major cause of serious illness. Insidious in onset, by the time the diagnosis is confirmed the dog’s kidneys are already failing. Major advances have been made since the Unit was set up in 1974 with the help of the Tail–waggers Club Trust. Earlier diagnosis is now possible and present studies are aimed at slowing down or halting the disease process prior to the onset of kidney failure.

The main achievement for 1978 has been the winning of the Wellcome Trust competitive award for a collaborative project based on the initial studies. It will include a regional study of the extent of the problem, the role of infectious agents and an investigation of the ‘uraemic‘ toxins that build in the chronic renal failure. It will ensure that the

up advances already made in earlier diagnosis, improved management and dialysis (using the artificial kidney) will be exploited to the full. This Unit is in the charge of Dr D.F. Macdougall.

LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC and ADVISORY SERVICE In addition to giving advice to both the veterinary profession and the public on many aspects of small animal medicine, the Centre offers a wide range of diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures to veterinary surgeons on practice. The service has been extensively publicised recently and enlarged in scope. New tests have been developed and exist- ing methods are continuously being revised and updated which, it is hoped, will improve still further, the standards of diagnosis in practice. The unit also provides a valuable service to other research workers at the Centre, thus helping to ensure the maximum utilisation of clinical material.

The newest project to be undertaken at the Centre is that of the Fading Puppy, and the following is an outline of what : this problem entails.

What is a fading puppy? Subject to any new information from the veterinary profession or dog breeders the term refers to a puppy which appears to be healthy at birth but dies within fourteen days. Often more than one puppy is lost and whole litters may succumb.

What are the clinical signs? Puppies usually appear healthy at first and suckle well for 24 hours. They then suckle for shorter and shorter periods, rejecting the teat if efforts are made to encourage them to feed. They become gradually weaker and the normal paddling movements of the fore- limbs on the mammary glands lessen. When picked up and turned over they do not arch the back and struggle to regain the prone position; rather they appear to lose the natural tendency to right themselves. They cry constantly and feebly and the bitch often rejects affected pups. Gradually the breathing becomes irregular with long periods of little or no respiratory movement. The membranes become pallid and they die usually following convulsive movements. The period of sickness may last up to 48 hours.

Why call the problem ‘fading puppy complex‘? Certainly the problem is complex, otherwise it would have been

solved by now but the real reason for using the word ‘complex‘ is to imply that a number of factors probably contribute to the death of the pups. Either a number of different factors may collectively cause the problem or a number of single causes may affect individual litters bringing about the same end result – dead pups. What is the size of the problem? It is some time since a survey was undertaken and some breeders suffer more from the problem of fading puppies than others. The concensus of opinion is that overall losses are high and many breeders complain that the best pups in the litter succumb. A conservative estimate of losses is 25% of puppies which would normally be expected to live.

Why worry – aren’t there too many dogs around anyway? Surely people who ask this question are missing the point. No breeder wants to lose young stock – there is pride and pleasure in rearing whole litters. In any case breeders prefer to select from a wide sample of progeny at a time when this is possible. If losses overall are in the region of 25% then some potentially good stock are being lost at too early an age. A kennel with FPC may be constantly losing the very pups which would ultimately enhance the quality and success of their line.

Whare the possible causes? Any investigation in the field must take account of some of the more obvious causes of fading puppies. Amongst these are bad mothering including disinterest in the pups, maternal immunity, inadequate milk supply, poor whelping facilities and most important – hypothermia. This may be a frequent factor combining with infection and/or toxic causes which collectively bring about the death of puppies. A number of

Guilzar Bethsheba

“OOCHIE” (meaning Tasty in Turkish)

congenital defects have been described which cause early deaths in pups and any survey work must take account of all these possible factors. However, research should be directed towards assessing the significance of possible infective agents.

What are the research priorities? Bacteria which can cause septicaemia and/or toxaemia, Toxoplasma and Viruses have all been implicated in the past. Much more detailed work is to be undertaken involving a new approach to the isolation, culturing and identification of organisms.

Parasites. The possibility of migrating roundworm larvae cannot be ignored but the involvement and significance must be more accurately assessed.

Haemolytic disease linked with the sensitisation of puppies and the ingestion of colostrum requires investigation.

What is needed for a research project to be successful? The fullest co–operation of breeders, firstly on a regional basis and perhaps later on a national basis, will be essential. Detailed histories of individual breeding stock and litters, details of management, feeding, vaccination status and an assessment of the general health of the kennel will be vital.

A means of preserving puppies which have succumbed until laboratory examination can be undertaken will have to be worked out with veterinary surgeons and breeders.

A research scientist has been appointed to the staff of the Small Animals Centre of the Animal Health Trust and the full laboratory facilities are at his disposal.

“HERE’S HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF”

In the very first edition of the Saluki Magazine, September, 1969, CH TAHAWI KENELLA made her debut in a blaze of glory – now 12 years later we have pleasure in presenting her dear grand–daughter, GULZAR BETHSHEBA.

At 11 months she gained her Junior Warrant. The Northern Saluki Club awarded her “PUP OF THE YEAR AND BEST GRIZZLE 1980”

Apart from being a superb show specimen she’s an absolute treasure to live with and in very truth “A gift from Allah”.

Our thanks to two very special Salukis who produced her :

CH AMENA LUCIFER and CH GULZAR ADIGA

“Not just a pretty face and an Angel to live with“. To keep Oochie in the manner nature intended she’s taken with our other Salukis on 4 miles hard road work every day, come rain or shine, when we arrive home the door is left open for them to run free in their large garden with a one–in- ten slope, to observe their antics one can see every part of the anatomy being used on this natural terrain. We have a field adjoining our garden, if a rabbit is sighted they take off after it; lucky for the rabbit, it has a two acre advantage so is free to taunt them another day; the cheeky ones who fancy the herbaceous plants in our garden are not so fortunate. Proudly owned and bred by:

Pauline & Harry Kendall,

Chantry Cottage, Spotted Cow Lane, Buxted. 3222.

We would like to wish the new Saluki Magazine all the very best for the future and with such an enthusiastic team behind it doing their very best to please us all, it deserves to be a WINNER!

Elaref Salukis

PRESENT OUR TWO PARTI–PIECES!

LUSAKI EL BAYDA OF ELAREF

I.C.C. with B.O.B.

Top Winner parti–colour of 1980 (NSC)

LEILAH OF ELAREF

Reserve C.C. at Crufts 1981.

Best parti–colour Saluki or Gazelle

Hound Club Open Show.

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Photo by Dave Freeman

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Photo by Dave Freeman

Together with

CH. LUSAKI DELROBA OF ELAREF

they are loved and owned by:

Mrs Lesley J. Wiggins

199 Kensington Road

Southend–on–Sea

Essex

Telephone: (0702) 610531

Elaref Salukis

PRESENT OUR TWO PARTI–PIECES!

LUSAKI EL BAYDA OF ELAREF

I.C.C. with B.O.B.

Top Winner parti–colour of 1980 (NSC)

LEILAH OF ELAREF

Reserve C.C. at Crufts 1981.

Best parti–colour Saluki or Gazelle

Hound Club Open Show.

612

Vetzyme

BOT 646N

Photo by Dave Freeman

613

Vetzyme

Photo by Dave Freeman

Together with

CH. LUSAKI DELROBA OF ELAREF

they are loved and owned by:

Mrs Lesley J. Wiggins

199 Kensington Road

Southend–on–Sea

Essex

Telephone: (0702) 610531

Elaref Salukis

PRESENT OUR TWO PARTI–PIECES!

LUSAKI EL BAYDA OF ELAREF

I.C.C. with B.O.B.

Top Winner parti–colour of 1980 (NSC)

LEILAH OF ELAREF

Reserve C.C. at Crufts 1981.

Best parti–colour Saluki or Gazelle

Hound Club Open Show.

612

Vetzyme

BOT 646N

Photo by Dave Freeman

613

Vetzyme

Photo by Dave Freeman

Together with

CH. LUSAKI DELROBA OF ELAREF

they are loved and owned by:

Mrs Lesley J. Wiggins

199 Kensington Road

Southend–on–Sea

Essex

Telephone: (0702) 610531