Saluki Or Gazelle Hound Club

The Saluki or Gazelle

Hound Club

24 October 2026

Late on Friday 23rd with less than 24 hours to go I received a phone call asking if I would judge this most prestigious Breed Club Championship Show.

The situation was the booked overseas judge could not make it due to flights being cancelled. Mrs Karen Hedberg from Sweden had pulled a fantastic entry of 68. I do hope that she gets asked again. In fairness to all exhibitors they accepted the situation and were most supportive throughout the day. With a few committee members in attendance praise must go to Miss Naomi Cowell with outside help drafted in; the show ran smoothly all day. On observation the entry was somewhat mixed mainly in quality but I can honestly say I was pleased with all my class winners and the day turned out to be a successful one for the “Classicus” Team but not owned by the same exhibitor!

Baby Puppy Dog (0)

Baby Puppy Bitch 3 (2 ab)

1st Dann, Ireson, Ferris, Consentini Flytesfield Aelwen at Jazalle B/T. 4 months old who was composed whilst handling the proceedings well. She is feminine in head which displays correct proportions with a clear eye. Her body displays good balance whilst standing on the correct bone and feet. Once settled she moved out well on the out and back and pleasing all through and was sympathetically handled.

Minor Puppy Dog 4 (1 ab)

A class of exhibits at varying degrees of development.

1st Ham, Celestian Cinkus, B/T/ 7 months old who was collected throughout the proceedings. He scores in head, eye and expression with correct pigment. Plenty in neck with good layback in shoulder. Body proportions display correct overall balance. Topline is level with moderate angles in his rear. Bone is correct and feet are ok. On the out and back he was collected whilst holding is profile on the go around. Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

2nd Dr Standen, Malik Hararat Al Sarfah (Imp USA), cream, 8 months old. He scores in head, eye and expression with good pigment. Body proportions are ok whilst standing on the correct bone with neat feet. Did move out soundly on the out and back.

3rd Shaw, Mala’s Amal Milad Assad Son of the King at Kastana (Imp Deu) 8 months old who is well grown throughout and is up to size. Masculine well proportioned head, keen expressive eye. Plenty in ribbing however does need to come together all round on the move. 

Puppy Dog (1) absent

Junior Dog 2 (1 absent)

1st Ayrton Allievo Faa Ig Raa “I” Ah, cream, 13 months. Impressive individual of obvious merit. Pleasing in head which displays correct balance with strength in foreface Dark expressive eyes with good pigment all topped off with well placed fringed ears. His neck flows into a clean front assembly. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Plenty of width in his back with prominent hip bones. He is shapely in his quarters with strong parallel hocks. His bone has quality with correct well knuckled feet. On the out and back he was positive whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around. The presentation was one hundred percent. I was mindful of his tender age in the line up but today could not deny him the RCC. With normal luck should in time, gain his crown!

Yearling Dog (2)

1st Sanders, Parker Heart and Soul JP Northern Dancer at Classicuss JW (Imp Jap), cream,2 years old. This exhibit is so pleasing to go over for the correct overall breed type. He is masculine in head which displays good balance with strength in foreface. Super dark expressive eyes with correct pigment. Ears are well placed with good furnishings. His neck is elegant which has strength and flows into a clean front assembly with sufficient in forechest. His ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Croup and tailset are correct. He stands on super bone with the best of feet. On the out and back his footfalls were accurate and was presented in “A1” order. Pleased to award him the CC today, his first to go alongside his 5 RCC’s. Should make up with normal luck!

2nd Ulyatt, Yamadan Kn Aijaz Haalim, (Imp USA), 23 months, B/fawn. He scores in head, eye and expression with well placed ears. He has strength in neck. Shoulder placement is ok. Ribbing is extended well back. Bone and feet correct, however not the rear angulation of the winner and was a little close in his rear whilst going away but was well presented.

Postgraduate Dog (1)

1st Martin, Savuka Shaquille for Stalwart, cream, 2 years old. He pleased in head which displays correct balance with plenty in foreface. Dark expressive eyes with well placed ears. His neck does into a clean front assembly. Plenty in ribbing which extends well back to a firm loin. His bone has quality with correct feet. Once he relaxed he was positive on the out and back and was presented in good order.

Limit Dog 7 (1 ab)

A good class!

1st Hamilton, Hamilton, Garratt, Oakey, Cryna Oberon, B/cream. Pleased for overall breed type. Correct in head which displays true balance with strength in foreface. Keen intelligent eye. Ears are well placed. Good strength in neck which flows into a clean front assembly. Ribbing is well let down and carried well back to a firm loin with prominent hip bones. He has correct angles in his rear and stands on quality bone with well knuckled feet. Moved out well both ways whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around and was presented gleaming coat and condition. Will have his day! 

2nd Strong, Xerxes Omar Tel Dolen (Imp Bel) BF/Red. Close up to the winner for overall breed type. Head eye and expression are all good. Penty in neck with correct ribbing. Has correct rear angles with good bone and feet. Moved out ok on the out and back. Will probably change places on another day.  

3rd Glaitser, Jorsenjo Rfig Al Khas, cream. Fair all through for good type and is sound.

Open Dog (2)

1st Thomas, Bel.Lux Ch Sincerity Kaliantan Casar JW (Imp Fin) B/Grizzle. Pleasing to go over for overall breed type. Masculine head which displays correct balance. Dark Expressive eyes with well placed ears. Good strength in neck which flows to a clean front assembly with plenty of fill in forechest Topline is correct with excellent ribbing which leads to a firm loin with prominent hip bones. He stands on correct bone with well knuckled feet. Moved out soundly on thought and back and was presented in good order. A worthy “Ch” indeed.

2nd Glaister, Impala Zia Dexter the Gamber JW (mp USA) B/T. Has plenty to admire all thorough head, eye and expression all good. Ribbing is extended well back. Topline is level. Bone and feet correct whilst standing he appeared a little wide in front but was sound on the move.

Champion Dog 4 (2 ab)

1st Chippendale, Ch Flytesfield Hyddwn B/F fawn. Mature individual of obvious merit. Pleasing in head which displays good balance with strength in foreface. Excellent eye and expression all finished off with well placed ears. He has strength in his neck which flows into a clean well laid shoulder with good fill in forechest . He has correct ribbing with correct topline and tuck up he stands on quality bone with well knuckled feet. On the move he was accurate on the out and back and was presented in good order. Yet another worthy “Ch”.

2nd Campling Ch Classicus Ocatavious, cream of good merit all through. He scores in head, eye and expression. Plenty in neck. On the stack he displays correct proportions whilst standing on quality bone with good feet. Just not putting all in on the move as the winner but again a worthy “Ch”.

Veteran Dog 4 (1 ab)

1st Chippendale, Int Lux,Bel, Fr Ch, Imhotep Rears Natural Jasmine (Imp Bel), cream 8 years old. Correct in head, eye and expression Plenty in neck which has strength which leads to a clean front assembly. His ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. His rear angles are moderate whilst standing on quality bone with well knuckled feet. He moved out well both ways and was presented in good order. Pleased to award him Best Veteran in Show.

2nd Qualding, Ch Classcus Alron with Malenkhai F/Grizzle 8 years old. Has many of the winner virtues throughout. Head, eye and expression all correct. Excellent in neck and front assembly. Body proportions display good balance. Bone and feet correct. Just felt he was not giving as much as the winner on the move but was presented in good order.

3rd Glaister, Ch Vanechka Otis Berega Turi JW (Imp Rus) Completing a trio of quality elderly statesmen!

Minor Puppy Bitch 2) absent

Puppy Bitch (1)

1st Garratt Oakey, Caryna Deva By Design, B/Tri 11 months old. Feminine all through with a pleasing head eye and expression with well placed ears. She is elegant in neck with a clean front assembly. Body proportions on the stack display correct proportions with ribbing extended well back to a firm loin; she stands on quality bone with well knuckled feet. Going away she was parallel if a little loose in front but in time this will correct itself with more maturity. However her side profile on the go around was eye-catching. Best Puppy Bitch and later on Best Puppy in Show, Will watch with interest! 

Junior Bitch (4)

All present.

1st Measures, Al Hfifa Saluk Amara Clementine B/cream. Elegant throughout with a feminine head which displays correct balance. Lovely eye and expression. Neck has good length which flows into a well laid shoulder with plenty in forechest. Ribbing is carried well back to a firm loin with prominent hip bones; she stands on quality bone with well knuckled feet. She displays an effortless reach and drive on the out and back whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around and was presented in good order. Will have her day!

2nd Ayrton, Forte, Allievo Faa Ig Rawtaq. Another pleasing sort to go over who was close up to the winner for overall breed type. Correct in head, eye and expression. Plenty in neck with a clean front assembly. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with prominent hip bones. Her overall body proportions display good balance whilst standing on correct bone and feet. Once she settled she moved out ok.

3rd Ayrton, Allievo Faa Ig Rajiyyah. Litter sister to second, most remarks apply here whilst completing a trio of quality juveniles.

Yearling Bitch - no entries

Postgraduate Bitch 3 (1 ab)

1st Williams, Safeera Kasaque Al Djiibaajah (Imp Deu) B/F Red. Pleasing to go over for overall quality. Feminine in head which displays correct balance. Eyes are acceptable with well placed ears. Correct in neck which flows into a clean front assembly with sufficient in forechest. Topline and underline correct. She stands on quality bone with good feet on the out and back she was positive and was presented in good order.

2nd Hodge, Ravensett Estera, red. Head, eye and expression all correct. Neck has good length. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. She stands on the correct bone with good feet. Going away she was positive but needs to tighten in front.

Limit Bitch (9)

Good class!

1st Bryla, Ravensett La Duquesa, red. She pleases in head eye and expression with good pigment. Ears are well placed. Neck has good length with a clean front assembly. Ribbing is extended well back with prominent hip bones. She is moderate in her rear angles and stands on correct bone with well knuckled feet. On the out and back she was accurate and was presented in good order. Just felt she could do with a little more maturity to complete the picture. In time this will happen and should continue to catch the eye!

2nd Davies, Zarafaraniyeh Dashte Margo B/T. Close up to the winner for overall correct breed type. Feminine in head with a dark expressive eye with well placed ears. Neck flows into a clean front assembly. She is well ribbed with prominent hip bones. Body proportions on the stack display good overall balance and she was sound on the out and back. Will change places on another day!

3rd Hodge, Ravensett Casares completing a trio of quality exhibits.

Open Bitch (7)

1st Dr Woolmer, Ch Al Nafiseh Ivory Pearl, cream. Feminine in head which displayed correct balance with a dark expressive eye all topped off with well placed fringed ears. She has good length in her neck with plenty of fill in forechest. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with prominent hip bones. She stands on good bone with excellent feet. On the out and back she was positive and was presented in good order. A worthy “Ch” indeed.

2nd Anderson, Husniya’s Barakeh of Barakiscit B/S Smooth. Pleasing to go over for overall good breed type. She has correct proportions in head but is rather full in eye. Having said that her body proportions display good overall balance whilst she stands on correct bone with excellent feet. She was presented in excellent muscle tone and was sound on the out and back.

3rd Davies, Zafaraniyeh Dashte Kavir

Champion Bitch (3)

1st Sanders, Parker, Ch Heart and Soul JP Nashwa Classicus JW (Imp Jpn) cream. Litter sister to my dog CC winner. Absolute stand away for overall top draw breed type. On inspection she has a head to die for which is ultra feminine whilst displaying true proportions with a dark expressive oval eye with excellent pigment. Her ears are well placed with good fringing. Her neck flows into a clean front assembly with sufficient in forechest . Her ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with prominent hip bones. She stands on quality bone with well knuckled feet. It’s on the move that she comes to life displaying a free flowing easy reach and drive whilst holding an eye catching profile on the go around. She was presented in excellent coat and condition. No hesitation; pleased to award her the CC and later on BoB over her stable companion. More to come from this one! 

2nd Copperthwaite, Ch Alcaliphs Belisama, cream Another with plenty to admire all through Head, eye and expression all correct with strength in neck with good fill in forechest. Ribbing is extended well back. Bone and feet good. Moved out technically correct. Did at one point consider her for a higher award but felt she would have benefited for carrying a little less weight. Having said that, she is still a worthy “Ch”.

3rd Garrett, Oakey Ch Caryna Remeny B/silver. Completing a trio of quality champions.

Veteran Bitch 6 (1 ab)

1st Davies, Ch Classicus Alchemy for Charrioa JW Tri B/T. Her head is feminine which displays correct balance with a clear eye which gives off that look through attitude with excellent pigment. Ears are well placed with plenty in neck with a good front assembly. Her ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with prominent hip bones. Topline and underline are both correct. She stands on true bone with correct well knuckled feet. It’s on the move that she lifts herself displaying a free flowing stride. She was pretend in excellent coat and condition; in the end I could not deny her the RCC. A worthy “Ch” indeed!

2nd Ayrton, Ch Chisobee Faa Ig Farrar of Allievo, tri B/Tan. Close up to the winner for overall good breed type. Feminine in head, dark expressive eyes, plenty in neck with sufficient in forechest. Body proportions on the stack display good overall balance. Bone and feet are correct. She was active on the out and back and was presented in good order. A pleasing exhibit indeed and a worthy “Ch”.

3d Dawn, iIeson, Ferri, Cosentini Jazalle Av.

Special Veteran Over 10 Years

1st Webb, Webb, Beoit, Mounir Har Kala Rachi “smooth”. So appealing for good breed type. Head, eye and expression correct. Penty in neck. Ribbing is extended well back with topline and underline good. She stands on quality bone with well knuckled feet. She scores heavily on the move belying her age of 13. Such an easy reach and drive whilst being presented in stunning order. Pleased to award her Best Smooth in Show. 

JUDGE: Martin Sanders