SALUKI CLUB OF GREATER SAN FRANCISCO 56th SPECIALTY
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Rae Ann Hanna
Members of the Saluki Club of Greater San Francisco, thank you for your invitation to judge
Veteran and Puppy Sweepstake classes on October 6, 2024 at your 56th Specialty.
I was thrilled to be invited to step in as the alternate judge when the scheduled judge
needed to step aside and even happier to only have four weeks to worry about it!
I want to acknowledge and thank my husband, Patrick, for getting me there for a quick weekend …
it was fast and fun!
The show site, Sycamore Lane Kennels in Lodi, California, is perfect for a specialty.
The ring was “just right” … not too big not too small and the club had everything easily laid out
for exhibitors and spectators. The only drawback would have come later in the day
when temperatures reached into the 100’s.
The quality of the Salukis presented today was excellent in movement, temperament and examination.
Each and every exhibit on this day displayed appropriate Saluki temperament with some more
aloof than others and I love nothing more than being ignored by a Saluki!
The first thing I look for is a silhouette that screams Saluki … a long neck, a deep chest swooping
into a well-defined tuck, well-muscled and strong topline announcing “I can do the job I was bred for”.
Upon physical examination (in addition to everything outlined in the Standard) dark almond shape eyes
and “angel wing” ears are features that always catch my attention! The Saluki Standard,
while specific, allows for some interpretation which, in my opinion, makes our breed magical.
Puppies … you were wonderful! It is heartwarming and reassuring to see the quality of the
youngsters that were presented. Each one, obviously at a different stage of development, would be clearly recognizable as a Saluki to even an inexperienced bystander. Our breed appears to be in good hands!
Veterans … you make it so hard to judge! Each one is special in their own right and impossible not to love.
As we all know, Salukis grow more beautiful as they age and that statement was never truer than on this day.
I found all of the veterans to be in good, if not excellent, condition and placements could have been different on another day.
Thank you again for this opportunity. It was my honor and pleasure to judge the sweepstakes
classes for your 56th Specialty!
7-9 YEARS VETERAN DOGS (1)
- GCHB Heldorado Stampede at Sundog Saloon JC DCAT
(#41) DOB: 05/24/16
B: Suzi Smith, Cathi Steiner
S/D: GCH Salis’ Scimitar Devil His Due -GCHB Scimitar Solar Storm JC CGC
O: Steve and Suzi Smith, Todd Boswell
Red feathered, well balanced with a beautiful outline and charming demeanor.
Lovely expression, totally enthralled with his handler and a perfect gentleman!
7-9 YEARS VETERAN BITCHES (3)
- CH Vindhem Kyzyl Kum Maha Callista JC
(#56) DOB: 05/28/16
B: Brenda Johansson, Len Johansson, Wendy Duggan, Brian Duggan
S/D: Ch. Kyzyl Kum Takzo – Ch. Kyzyl Kum Ai-Khanoum
O: Wendy Duggan, Brian Duggan, Brenda Johansson
A pretty cream smooth, excellent condition, parallel planes and far-seeing eyes.
Giving me the side eye that she would rather have been hunting made me smile!
- GCH Ch. Qirmizi Quinntana Jamora
(#58) DOB: 07/27/16
B: Nicklas Eriksson, Ingunn Solberg Eriksson
S/D: DC Jamora Bahia Tuscany SC – Qirmizi Magnolia
O: Kim & Mike Anselmo, Suzanne Forsyth
Elegant red feathered lady with a strong topline, nice depth of chest and the sweetest face.
The tiny smidge of gray on her muzzle was the only indicator she was actually a Veteran!
- GCHS Krimzyn Love You To The Moon
(#60) DOB: 11/14/16
B: Kathleen Jones
S/D: GCHB Dadaelis Byzantium Kokkinos Pethi – GCH Odi Et Amo Senta Krimzyn Karmel Drizzle Elessar
O: Kathleen Jones, Claire Lane, Debby Dillman, Susan Manthou
A fawn smooth who was balanced, well muscled without looking muscular and a seriousness
about her indicating she wanted to “get to work!”
9-11 YEARS VETERAN BITCHES (2)
- GCH DC Sadik Pride and Joy SC
(#64) DOB: 08/09/15
B/O: Catherine Chapman
S/D: Ch. Lorrequer Kharyder – GCH Sadik Piece of My Heart JC
This little doll had it all … her silhouette was what you would expect from a four year old!
A lovely feathered gold with a deep chest, tiny tuck, beautiful head and expression all while
looking very capable of hunting down prey if she needed to.
She is welcome to come sit one of my sofas anytime!
- CH 7Seas Penelope Aletta Et Parfait JC
(#68) DOB: 08/10/14
B: Stephanie House, Karin Kelly-Burns
S/D: Ch. 7Seas Sultan Efendimir Al Sayad – Ch. Ladyhawk Calyapso Of Britestar
O: Tia Mia Taylor, Wanda DeVos
Lovely ten year old lady would not even acknowledge me … I love that in a Saluki!
Black and tan (or Tri?) with a nice depth of chest and sweet face.
She made my day with her perfect aloof demeanor!
BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES (#64) BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKES (#41)
GCH DC Sadik Pride and Joy, SC GCHB Heldorado Stampede At Sundog Saloon, JC, DCAT
18- 24 MONTH DOGS (2)
18-24 MONTH DOGS
- CH Salish Wild West Gunslinger At Sundog Saloon BCAT
(#217) DOB: 10/22/22
B: Shawn Marie Davis, Joyce Berk
S/D: GCHB Ch. Wild West Show At Sundog Saloon JC BCAT – Ch. Salish Shadaglen Journey’s End
O: Suzi L. Smith, Steve D. Smith
Striking feathered Tri who was elegantly masculine. Well balanced with a strong topline
and very pleasing silhouette. On his best behavior and very apparent he was there to please his owner/handler.
A strong contender for Best Puppy!
- Timaru Eyes Of The World JC
(#23) DOB: 11/01/22
B: Ms. Lesley A. Brabyn
S/D: GCHB Ch. Timaru Limited Edition JC – Ch. Tazi JP’s Demeter Of Timaru
O: Nancy Takacs, Joseph Takacs, Ms. Lesley A. Brabyn
Lovely, moderate and balanced feathered black fringe fawn with great pigment and a very pleasing silhouette.
I loved his size and demeanor!
6-9 MONTH BITCHES (1)
- Kushiel Freespirits Celtic Rose
(#18) DOB: 03/17/24
B: Erika M. Rose, Mary B. White
S/D: NSBIS MBISS Can. Am. GCH Freespirits As You Like It CGC – BISS Kushryn-Dunsmuir Fantasia
O: Erika Rose, Michelle Parton, Mary B. White
This petite feathered cream bitch is an adorable spitfire of a puppy. Young and immature
with a beautiful headpiece … she is one to watch!
9-12 MONTH BITCHES (1)
- Windrush Queen Marguerite Of France
(#10) DOB: 12/04/23
B: Kathy and Jeff Lipps
S/D: GCHS Ch. Timaru Bandolier JC – GCH Ch. Windrush Love From Queensland JC MX AXJ BCAT
O: Lesley Brabyn, John Brabyn
Moderate feathered black fringe red young lady with a pretty headpiece, sweet face,
lovely neck flow and overall pleasing silhouette. Another one to watch!
12-18 MONTH BITCHES (1)
- Al Sayad Amun-Ra Iridescence
(#12) DOB: 08/06/23
B: Fiona Bennett, C. Kelly, G. Hayden, D. Bennett
S/D: GCHB DC 7Seas Parfait Xavier RE MC LCX3 CA DCAT CGC TKN – Tribute Al Sayad Hot Lips
O: Fionna Bennett
Pretty cream bitch with a nice long neck, pleasing topline, good pigment and very pretty head.
Loved her dark and far-seeing eyes!
18-24 MONTH BITCHES (2)
1 Ch. Kushiel’s Spirited Away
(#212) DOB: 12/11/22
B: Erika Rose, Mary White, Brittany Adele Parton, Michelle Lynn Parton
S/D: GCH Ch. Dunsmuir-Kushryn Enter the Labyrinth – GCH Ch. Kushiel’s Freespirit Reign of Fire JC CGC
O: Susan Hulsizer, Michael Hulsizer
Her silhouette said it all … I’m a Saluki! Darling feathered red bitch with good pigment,
dark oval eyes, long neck, deep chest flowing into a tiny tuck. Her overall elegance and balance are
traits I admire and could easily see her perched on one of my sofas!
2 Sadik Chasing The Wind
(#40) DOB: 12/19/22
B/O: Catherine Chapman
S/D: GCH Sadik Seca Wind JC – GCH DC Sadik Pride and Joy SC
Really pretty, well-covered feathered black/cream grizzle girl.
She was the most mature looking of the girls today.
I loved her smoothness, balance and of course, being a grizzle!
BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES PUPPY (#212) BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKES PUPPY (#217)
Ch. Kushiel’s Spirited Away Ch. Salish Wild
Saluki Club of Greater San Francisco
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Judge: Lou M. Guerrero
I would like to thank the Saluki Club of Greater San Francisco for having me judge their 56th Independent specialty. I was delighted to have the opportunity to judge at this beautiful venue. The grounds with a lovely setting of a large pond, and grape vine orchards just across the way. Unfortunately, the weather was “103 degrees” there was plenty of tenting, large trees with shade lining on one side of the ring where I was able to assemble the exhibits. The exhibitors were such good sports the day of show. Thank you to the members, exhibitors, for giving me the opportunity to officiate at this special event. If you have not attended this event you’re missing something special.
In the classes there were only 5 dogs, 15 bitches. These are the times as many breeds from across the country numbers have dropped within the classes. Best of Breed always seems to have larger entries. But, in this competition the “quality was deep throughout.”
Bred By Exhibitor Adult Dog. (WD/BOW 5 dogs)
1.#15 Santana Impala Take it Easy. Beautiful head, eyes, expression. Long neck flowing smoothly into those laidback shoulders. Good front, deep chest, good underline, good feet. Outline on the stack was not overdone. Excellent conditioning. (DOG)
Open Bitch: (WB, 15 bitches)
- #46 Timaru Helena. This bitch caught my eye immediately. Lovely outline, correct size, feminine, lovely head, eyes, expression. Good moving. Unfortunately, when she returned back in for BOB she did not perform (the heat) as she did in WB. (BITCH)
Best of Breed: (21 Best of Breed)
#218 CH Freespirits Bedazzled at Kushiel (bitch)
Feminine, correct size, lovely head, expression, eyes, good under jaw. Beautiful outline, moderate angulation. Good bone. This bitch was spot on coming and going. Her side movement balanced, effortless.
I was told after the specialty she had gone Best in Specialty the day before under judge Mr. Shuichi Suda from Japan.
Best Of Opposite Sex:
#39 Ch. Bahia Jamora Star Journey (Veteran Dog)
Handsome upstanding dog. Loved is outline, not overdone. Good front, good head, eyes. Long neck, good layback of shoulders. Good moving dog.
The owner of this dog said that few years ago when he was youngster, I had judged him in the puppy classes. It was his first outing and he acted like a youngster as youngsters can do. She mentioned that I had said, he’s special keep working with him.
Select Dog
#201 Ch. Starfyre Pillo JC BCAT; Cream dog moderate throughout. Loved his outline, correct size, angels, lovely head, eyes, good feet. Movement foot sound. Well handled. (Dog)
Select Bitch
#200 GCH Ch Mazada Za’Za Memories; Feminine, spot-on outline, Grizzle gray bitch. Good to go over. Good bone, lovely head, eyes. Strong top line, moderate angulation. Handled beautifully by a young junior. (Bitch)
AWARDS OF MERIT:
#207 Ch Kazpar Alecander Mazada of Sundown (Dog) ; Handsome upstanding cream dog. Beautiful head, eyes, long neck fits correctly in to those shoulders, solid topline. Moderate angulation. Movement balanced, clean coming and going. (Dog)
#211 GCHS Ch. Timaru Bandolier, JC; Handsome red dog. Correct size, lovely to go over, not overdone. Good movement, moderate angulation. (Dog)
#215 GCUS Ch. Issibaa’s Licketysplit; Handsome grizzle, correct size, good bone, moderate angulation, good movement, not overdone. (Dog)
#202 DC DoubleTime’s Poison Ivy in Paradise, SC, FCH. Lovely outline. Feminine, lovely head, eyes, good top line, moderate angulation, good moving. (Bitch)
#214 Ch. Qirmizi Utelle; Lovely red bitch. balanced, moderate angulation, feminine lovely on the stack, good to go over, good movement. Would have preferred she would have moved with head up. (Bitch)