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Contents

Contents

November 2018

Opinion

Special features

4 Viewpoint

14A monumental move

5 Letters and book review

18Capturing perfection

It’s time to focus on what matters most to dogs and their owners, says Simon Parsons

Remembering Florence Nagle, and ‘A Guide to YKC Handling’

David Paton

Photographer David Paton reveals some of his creative secrets

News

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The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is moving to the heart of Manhattan

Political progress

The latest on dog-related legislation and regulation

20Never do things by halves!

An update on the pilot year for the Judges Competency Framework mentoring programme

Personality profile

Judges’ choice

8Norma Hitch looks back...

22The Afghan Hound

…on five decades of life with Afghan Hounds

The breed standard, the origins of this glamorous and sporty breed, and breed experts pick their three favourite dogs

Health matters

12 Hernias

8 14

Norma Hitch

The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog

What are they and do they matter?

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Cover photo: Afghan Hound Ch Syrdarya Malted Milk at Wilbus JW, ‘Maisie’ — 17 CCs, 13 RCCs.

Breeders: Robert Wignall & Paula Williams

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Born 4th April 2012 she comes from a litter of four UK champions, two CC winners and a RCC winner.

Owners: Alan & Lesley Busby Sired by Ch Cloudside Warstrike and Sitana Patiala of Syrdarya Lesley told us: “Maisie is nicknamed ‘The Queen’ at home as she has a most dignified and laid-back approach to life unless she spies a squirrel or a rabbit! She has enjoyed several modelling assignments including a TV advert for a well-known high street bank.”

Photographer: ©Wilbus Photography @TheKennelClubUK

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Viewpoint

Viewpoint

By Simon Parsons

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uch as one would prefer to ignore it, it really would be unrealistic to pretend that in recent weeks (I write in mid-September) significant divisions haven’t emerged in the world of dogs about the way things are managed and about the way forward.

I’m sure I don’t need to say any more than that, and sincerely hope that very soon indeed the totally unprecedented situation will be resolved and everyone can concentrate exclusively on the issues which matter most to dogs and their owners.

In particular, we have now seen the wording of the new legislation regarding dog breeding. Well intentioned though this undoubtedly is, there is still the possibility that all this could cause unwelcome bureaucracy to the genuine small-time breeders who form the backbone of the dog world. No one knows how it will all be enforced and how different local authorities will interpret the various provisions.

I, for one, hope that the Kennel Club will keep a very close eye on the situation and perhaps set up an advice service for breeders who are concerned. If we lose our breeders who carefully produce just one

or two litters of top quality puppies a year, then our world is indeed doomed.

There also surely needs to be a fresh look at how we can encourage people to join and, even more importantly, stay in our hobby.

Perhaps it would help if we were all a bit nicer to each other, but that’s another story.

Meantime, how can we bring the world of dogs back together again? It surely hasn’t yet got to the Humpty Dumpty stage? Currently we have a situation where the Kennel Club hierarchy and the only surviving weekly dog paper seem to be at loggerheads on a great many issues. As someone involved with a canine newspaper for nearly 40 years, I can testify that relations with the governing body were frequently somewhat fraught, but at no time in that period can I recall anything like the present situation.

I certainly don’t intend to take sides here but surely it is possible for both to come together to discuss their differences? There is never likely to be total agreement on everything, nor should there be, but surely we should not be so far apart.

Does this conflict, which is echoed on social media, reflect the feelings of the dog world as a whole? Are we, in reality, quite so divided on fundamental issues as would appear from what is printed or posted? Is there no middle ground?

I, for one, am convinced that there must be, and that it is possible to heal the rifts within our world and indeed in our club.

To do so will involve leaving aside past enmities. It may even mean a radical rethink of some ideas and policies.

Whatever, it is vitally important that we can find a way of going forward amicably.

Why fight among ourselves when we should be fighting for our very survival? ●

SIMON PARSONS Simon Parsons has owned a variety of breeds but his first loves are the Corgis.

He worked for Dog World newspaper for 39 years and awards Challenge Certificates in 13 breeds. In 2014 he instigated the revival of the Kennel Gazette

Photo: ©Laura Kolbach/The Kennel Club

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Letters & Book review

Book corner

Remembering a remarkable woman

The Kennel Club Library is Europe’s largest collection of canine literature and this book is a recent addition to its shelves

Handling Success: A Guide to YKC Handling

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was fascinated to read Glenway Dymock’s article on the redoubtable Florence Nagle in the August 2018 edition.

Already a legend when I became senior executive and secretary, she buttonholed me one day with an idea she had of introducing Irish Red and White Setter blood into the Irish Setter pool to increase bulk, which she feared was declining.

Some days later, as I entered the Kennel Club dining room for lunch, I saw her with the committee of the LKA and gave a polite greeting as I passed, whereupon she clipped me with her stick and said: “Come here, boy!” As a recently retired Major General and proud new secretary, I was a little taken aback but had no choice but to obey. She asked me how her proposal was progressing and I, who had referred it to the appropriate committee, expressed the view that she hadn’t a hope. She fixed me with her famous eyes and said: “We’ll see”. Sadly, but fortunately for me, she died a couple of weeks later before she could prove me wrong.

Earlier, presumably to vet me in my new post, she had invited my wife and me to tea at her then home in Graffham. On arrival we found her in her garden buckling under an Irish Wolfhound with his front paws on her shoulders, giving her a sloppy canine kiss; such treasured memories of a truly remarkable lady who took on both the Jockey Club and the Kennel Club over feminine equality, ultimately winning both of her jousts.

Martin Sinnatt CB (CEO and Kennel Club Secretary 1984-1993)

By Charlotte-Louise Page (Impress Print) Reviewed by YKC member David Griffiths, aged 22

Florence Nagle with her Irish Wolfhounds taken in the late 1920s

Skye Terrier treasures

Corrections and clarifications

In the Brittany special feature in the same edition it was noted that Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Eastonite Bracken had won 39 CCs, when in fact she had won 35. This is still an incredible achievement.

The Rhona Brooch Photo: ©Kennel Club Arts Foundation

In the August 2018 Kennel Gazette we omitted to mention that the Skye Terrier treasures article was written by Steven Green.

Remembering a breed that was the height of fashion

This brooch was specially commissioned by the Revd. Rosslyn Bruce, who was a well-known Skye Terrier breeder. It shows a portrait of the Skye Terrier Rhona, which has been painted on to enamel. Rhona was owned by Revd. Bruce and was bred to a dog called Lord Lennox to produce Rhona II in 1892. Rhona II was then given to Queen Victoria by Revd. Bruce. It was kindly donated to the Kennel Club Arts Foundation by Sine Threlfall.

The Wolverley Casket A silver casket decorated with painted enamels of the Wolverley Skye Terriers: Ch Wolverley Laddie, Ch Wolverley Jock, Ch Wolverley Chummie, Ch Wolverley Roy and Ch Wolverley Duchess.

At a time when it was said no welldressed Duchess would be seen without her Skye Terrier by her side, the breed was still the height of fashion. Having enjoyed the patronage of the late Queen Victoria, in the Edwardian period the Skye was also a force to be reckoned with in the show ring, often attracting large entries at the Kennel Club’s own shows.

The breed had separate CCs for the drop and prick-eared varieties. One of the most acclaimed kennels around was the Wolverley Kennels, owned by Mrs WJ Hughes. It was said her kennels achieved the greatest advance in uniformity, and highest standards in presentation.

Supported by her two sisters, the Misses Greenwoods, known affectionately as her ‘aides-de-camp’, they would travel all over the country to exhibit her dogs, often staying in hotels and covering the carpets and furniture in the rooms with large white linen sheets, not to protect the rooms furnishings but to ensure the dogs didn’t get dirty from them! The notable Wolverley champions included Wolverley Jock, Duchess, Laddie, and Roy. However, perhaps the greatest dog to come from this kennel was Ch Wolverley Chummie,

Photo: ©Kennel Club Arts Foundation

Photo: ©The Kennel Club

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ritten by CharlotteLouise Page in collaboration with the Young Kennel Club (YKC), this book provides a step-by-step guide to the basics and intricacies of the YKC Handling and Stakes disciplines.

Well written, with contextual and relevant information, it offers a detailed analysis of the rules and regulations, making it easy for any level of reader to understand.

Without a doubt, the highlight of this read are the illustrations of pattern work within the show ring. These provide a bird’s-eye view of the ring allowing handlers to see the patterns from an alternate perspective, helping them to understand the correct positioning of the handler in relation to the judge and the dog. A very simple method, making what can be considered a complicated but integral part of the discipline, much easier for an entry-level handler to understand.

Although it is targeted mainly at an audience who are new to the disciplines, the book is also useful to more experienced handlers looking to improve and fine tune their skills. When involved in YKC handling for a number of years it can be very easy as a handler to fall into bad habits based upon your experience in the ring.

When I read this book it reminded me, as a handler, of skills that over the years I have not used due to lack of experience in the ring. Skills without which, I am prevented from being an outstanding and overall well-balanced presence in the ring.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone whether or not they are involved in exhibiting. The information provided would spark interest and support from new YKC members as it provides a great educational opportunity to learn more about not just handling and stakes but a history of the YKC, on how the organisation was founded and also a Roll of Honour, listing existing and previous members who were judged to be the best in their discipline in their respective year.

born in 1899. Chummie dominated the ring, being awarded 31 CCs, and, for many years, was the breed record-holder and was considered to be the nearest possible approach to perfection; indeed his images show he could give the dogs of today a run for their money. He can still be found preserved, and on display, at the Natural History Museum at Tring.

Both of these artefacts can be seen on display in the Kennel Club Art Gallery.

Opening hours by appointment: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm.

Contact us: artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk

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Political progress

Political progress An update on how the Kennel Club is helping to shape political policy Government announces electric shock collar ban After many, many years of campaigning, the Kennel Club is absolutely delighted that the Westminster Government has announced that it will be banning the use of electric shock collars in England. This follows its previous success in Wales and, more recently, in Scotland. This is a historic victory for dog welfare. The Kennel Club will continue to keep the pressure up until all the ‘i’s are dotted and the ‘t’s are crossed, with regard to the bans in England and Scotland.

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Photo: ©TNR

Again, following sustained campaigning by the Kennel Club and others, Michael Gove has announced that the third party sales of puppies and kittens will be banned in England. The ban, which is now widely referred to as Lucy’s Law, is subject to a consultation. However, the Kennel Club public affairs team was present at 10 Downing Street for Mr Gove’s announcement, during which it was made clear that the ban would be introduced.

While this will only apply to pet shops and dealers based in England, it should impact the puppy farmers from across the UK who supply the third party sellers operating in England. We will continue to push for bans to be introduced in both Wales and Scotland.

Photo: ©Clive Tagg

Third party puppy sales ban announced in England

Overall winner of the Westminster Dog of the Year title was Alex Norris with his Border Collies Boomer and Corona

Westminster Dog of the Year 2018 In September the Kennel Club jointly hosted the 26th annual Westminster Dog of the Year alongside Dogs Trust. The event, while informal, provides an opportunity to highlight the role of dogs in our lives and the role parliamentarians can play in protecting and improving the lives of our canine companions.

This year’s competition focused

Winner of the paw-blic vote was Mike Amesbury and his Cockapoo Corbyn

on the impact of fireworks on dog welfare.

The MPs taking part were asked what steps they could take to lessen the impact of fireworks on dogs. The winner of the paw-blic vote was Mike Amesbury and his Cockapoo Corbyn. The overall winner of the Westminster Dog of the Year title was Alex Norris with his Border Collies Boomer and Corona. The animal welfare minister Lord Gardiner and the Labour shadow minister Sue Hayman gave speeches.

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Political progress

Breeding regulations in England New dog breeding regulations came into force on 1st October, 2018 in England.

Following the publication of Government guidance explaining how the new rules will affect dog breeders, the Kennel Club has published a new FAQ document answering the most common questions that we have received relating to the new regulations.

The document can be found on the Kennel Club website, within the breeding section www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dog-breedingregulation

New regulations regarding boarding establishments New regulations also came into force on 1st October, 2018 in England for businesses that provide boarding kennels, home boarders and day boarding establishments. As with the new dog breeding regulations, a star rating will be awarded to the businesses.

While new applicants for a boarding licence will be assessed against the new regulations and will be awarded a star rating from 1st October, existing licences will remain valid until expiry, which by law should be 31st December, 2018. From January 2019 dog owners who are looking for boarding establishments should have an

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additional indicator of the level of care their dog will receive. However, the star rating is a new system, and we would recommend that the star rating is only one factor to consider when considering where to board a dog.

For those operating a boarding business, the new licensing conditions can be found on www.cfsg.org.uk under the legislation and guidance tab.

the Government has proposed a risk-based system that will recognise good breeders. We believe this will be critical to the success of this new licensing system. We also welcome recognition by the Scottish Government of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme in its announcement and its proposal that members of the scheme will be subject to less frequent inspections.

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Breeding regulations in Scotland The Kennel Club has been calling for changes to the licensing regime in Scotland for a long time, in order to better protect dog welfare and recognise those breeders who are doing the right things. We have therefore welcomed a recently announced consultation by the Scottish Government on amending and modernising its licensing rules for dog breeders.

The Scottish Government has proposed to reduce the threshold at which a dog breeder requires a licence, from five litters a year to three, which will bring Scotland in line with the rest of the UK. This will vastly increase the number of breeders requiring a licence and will significantly increase the burden on local authorities in terms of the inspections they are required to carry out.

As such, the Kennel Club is pleased that

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Personality profile

Norma Hitch looks back on five decades of life with Afghan Hounds

Norma at Cheshire Agricultural Championship Show in 1974 (no longer held) with left to right; Zendushkas Zia Tijah, Zendushkas Dazla (dam of Ch Zendushkas Dazravi), Zendushkas Pandora (dam of Ch Zendushkas Pan-Celli) and Zendushkas Lady Zia

By Terrie Cousins-Brown

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fghan breeder and exhibitor Norma Hitch may have swapped being a record breaking cyclist for the show ring back in her 30s but now in her early 80s, Norma still has that sporting determination walking her dogs two miles a day and has recently campaigned Ch Zendushkas Sparkling Rose, ‘Sparkle’, to her title. Terrie Cousins-Brown caught up with her and asked her to share some of her memories.

When did your love of dogs first start?

“For as long as I can remember I have always wanted a dog; in fact when I was a child I wanted a bicycle and a dog but I was just five years old when World War II started so a dog was out the question (I was allowed to have a guinea pig instead!). Two of my aunts felt sorry for me and for my 14th birthday bought me an ex-army ladies cycle which I used to ride the five miles to my grandmother’s house every Sunday so that I could walk her dog for her — so both wishes granted. I had

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Zendushkas Wild Rose of Dywka, ‘Zena’, Norma’s foundation bitch from 1967

Photo: ©Alan Kimpton

Personality profile

Zendushkas Lady Zia, first CC winner in 1970.

Norma is proud to still be breeding this type nearly 50 years on

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“When we first started showing with Zena the idea was it would be a family pastime that we could all do together...”

Photo: ©Melinda Hitch

to wait until I married Len in 1962 to have the first dog of my own, a little crossbreed bought from a cardboard box at Maidstone Market, barely six weeks old and full of fleas – I couldn’t leave him there!”

Norma and Len with their puppies in 1997

Book of Dogs’; they looked lovely — and home came Zena, our first Afghan Hound.

I guess you could say it was fate. Since then, Len and I have maintained a continuous line.

The top Afghan in 2017, which was owned and shown by our daughter, Melinda, carries nine generations of Zendushkas breeding behind her.”

What is the origin of your kennel name, Zendushkas?

“The Kennel Club registered name of our lovely Zena was Zendushkas Wild Rose of Dywka, so Zendushkas became our kennel name, and later the name of our boarding kennels — Wild Rose. Zena is behind every Afghan carrying the Zendushkas name.

Showing dogs became a shared passion for both you and Len but you met through another shared interest — cycling. How did your career in cycling begin?

“I started work at 16 and saved to buy a new bike and joined Gravesend Cycling Club when I was 18. I was persuaded to enter the club’s 10-mile time trial race and broke the ladies’ club record. I went on to hold two national time trial records, the 10-mile and 30-mile. In 1958, I rode in the women’s events held in conjunction with the Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, the same events as the men raced in; this was to prove that women should be allowed to compete in the Olympics. I had many more important wins, an entry in the Guinness Book of Records and a cartoon strip in the local paper! ”

“Sadly, Sam, as we named the puppy, died at 10 months of age. Melinda and Stephen, our two small children, were heartbroken. There were puppies advertised in the local Kent Messenger – fully inoculated, seven- monthold Afghan Hounds. Out came the ‘Observer

Photo: ©Lesley Busby

Photo: ©Len Hitch

Why did you choose to own, breed and show Afghan Hounds?

Ch Zendushkas Sparkling Rose, ‘Sparkle’, pictured here with Norma aged 84 at the Midland Afghan Hound Club Championship Show in 2018

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Personality profile

Photographer unknown

Photo: ©Melinda Hitch

“For as long as I can remember I have always wanted a dog; in fact when I was a child I wanted a bicycle and a dog...”

Ch Sparkling Soda of Zendushkas JW, ‘Fizz’, the first blue Afghan champion that the UK has seen in 25 years, pictured here in 1999

Dog showing appeared to be an ideal family pastime but Zena didn’t agree.”

Lady Zia won our first CC in 1970 at the tender age of 16 months.”

What are your memories of your first show?

Your story is one of a very determined lady and as a former national athlete you are obviously very focused.

What advice would you give to any youngsters or novice breeders who want to show?

Photo: ©David Paton

“A complete disaster! Zena had other ideas.

We tried several times but she decided the show ring was not for her, so we mated her and, in 1969, our first litter was born. From this litter we kept a male and a female and they both loved the show ring. Zendushkas

Norma’s daughter Melinda, (left), Zendushkas Amaretto and Norma in 2013. Norma is thrilled that Melinda is carrying on the Zendushkas line

“Yes, I suppose you could say I was determined and dedicated both in cycling, to have held the national competition records, and in pedigree dogs with nine beautiful champion Afghans carrying the Zendushkas kennel name. You can only take out what you are prepared to put in. You must be prepared to work hard to succeed. In cycling, it was training hard and, in races, riding through the pain barrier as any athlete will tell you. In pedigree dogs, it is striving to breed the best you can with the standard always in mind and keeping your dogs as fit as you can. A fit dog is a happy dog and will always perform well for you.”

What are some of the highlights of your life with pedigree dogs?

“Obviously winning our first CC in 1970 — I came home on the coach on cloud nine!

Norma at Crufts in 1976 with Zendushkas Silken Saint, ‘Halo’

There have been nine champions in all colours and many CC and RCC winners.

I campaigned and made up the first blue Afghan champion that the UK has seen in 25 years, that took some doing and I still handle Sparkle in the ring today. My first judging appointment awarding CCs was in 1980 and some of my judging highlights have been officiating at the Millennium Championship Show in NSW, Australia in 2000, judging bitches at the World Congress Show in South Africa in 2005 and, to top it all, being invited to judge bitches at Crufts in 2005 — a truly great honour.”

Zendushkas is very much a family affair, this must give you immense pleasure?

“When we first started showing with Zena the idea was it would be a family pastime that we could all do together; well, that certainly happened! Len also awards CCs in the breed and has worked tirelessly for the Southern Afghan Club, first as a breed rescue officer in

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Photographer unknown

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Courtesy of Norma Hitch

Norma in 1954 winning the Women’s Cycling Association Grass Track Championship at Danson Park

Norma winning the final of the Sprint Championship at the Women’s Track Racing Association Championship in September, 1956 at Herne Hill

1974, then as secretary, chairman and, finally, he was chairman of the Afghan Hound Breed Council. He’s been an associate of the Kennel Club for nearly 50 years! Melinda has been actively involved in the breed since childhood, and Stephen and his wife Jane, owned the first undocked Dobermann to gain its title in the UK. Yes, I am proud and thrilled that Melinda is carrying on the Zendushkas line.”

Norma, thank you for your time in answering my questions, you have been inspiring. Congratulations on all of your many achievements and may you and your family long continue to show, judge and enjoy Afghan Hounds. ●

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Health matters

Hernias – what are they and do they matter?

Hernia: noun Plural noun: herniae or hernias “A condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it”*

By Dr Nick Blayney

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he word hernia is often used but it means different things depending where in the body it occurs. The common thread is that some tissue has been displaced, through a hole, to lie outside the cavity in which it is supposed to reside.

There are several different kinds of hernia recognised and the importance, the significance and the consequences — and the treatment — vary. For the hernia to occur there must have been a weakness in the body wall that was meant to contain it.

There are two significant cavities that

These radiographs are taken of a one-year-old neutered female collie involved in a road traffic accident.

Images courtesy of Professor Mike Herrtage/University of Cambridge

The black circular object at the top of the chest is the stomach and the air filled loops are the intestines (the abdominal organs are hiding the lungs and heart).

This shows a ruptured diaphragm on the left side (right side of the dorsoventral radiograph below) with stomach, small intestine, liver and spleen extending into the thorax.

Stomach

Stomach Heart

Intestines

Ruptured diaphragm

*Sourced from https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/hernia

make up the greater part of the volume of the body: the thorax and the abdomen.

The thorax contains heart and lungs and through it passes the oesophagus, the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach, often referred to as the gullet. The thorax is contained by the ribcage and the diaphragm.

The diaphragm is a muscle, a bit like a drumskin, that separates the thorax from the abdomen and it has an important function in breathing. A weak point is where the oesophagus passes through the diaphragm, to enter the stomach.

The stomach can prolapse through the diaphragm in what is called a hiatus hernia, at least that is the term used in people, and often also used in describing the condition in the dog. Some breeds are more susceptible than others, although the means of inheritance is complex and related to general anatomical features rather than a simple anatomical fault.

An occasional and serious consequence of road accidents occurs when some part of the diaphragm ruptures resulting in a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. The amount of abdominal contents that then get sucked into the thorax by the efforts of breathing can seriously disrupt the animal’s

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just have been the cases that were going to close any way! In very severe cases the hole is so big that the intestines flow through and become exteriorised. This is a very serious situation which needs urgent surgical intervention if there is any chance of survival. Experienced breeders know what the newly whelped umbilicus should look like. Any significant bulge should be suspected to be an umbilical hernia and veterinary attention sought.

“An occasional and serious consequence of road accidents occurs when some part of the diaphragm ruptures...”

Puppy with a hernia

attempts to breath up to the point of being fatal: one of the urgent aspects of triaging a dog after a road traffic accident (RTA) is to attempt to evaluate whether the diaphragm is intact. This can be challenging to do because many dogs are hyperventilating in the early minutes after a serious RTA. The abdomen contains the intestines, liver, spleen and stomach. It is contained by the diaphragm, the body wall and, at the rear, by the pelvic outlet.

Weak points Natural hernias can occur where there is a potential weakness. One such potential weakness exists at the umbilicus (navel), where there is an opening to allow through the omphalic vein and artery that deliver blood from the placenta. The hole is normally quite small and fuses over within days of whelping. In affected pups it is large enough to permit some intestine to pass through. This is thought to hamper nature’s efforts to close the hole. Old advice in such pups is to palpate the small bulge that appears and to push any intestine back into the abdominal cavity, out of the way.

Sometimes it seems to work, but these may

Pups that survive and grow with an umbilical hernia, which is entirely possible, still carry a risk of intestine passing into the hernia and then strangulating. Furthermore, the weak point can enlarge with exercise, where abdominal effort will push abdominal contents into the hernia sac. Current veterinary opinion is that any umbilical hernia should be repaired for these reasons.

Umbilical hernias are considered to be heritable in some breeds.

An occasional complication of abdominal surgery, especially on the midline, is rupture of the internal body wall sutures without tearing of the skin sutures. (The sutures that really matter are the deeper ones, not the skin sutures.) This allows intestine to pass outside the confines of the body wall and lie under the skin. This results in the same risks as an unrepaired umbilical hernia.

A inguinal (scrotal) hernia can occur along the inguinal canal, which is a rather grand name for the hole in the abdominal cavity, through which the testicle descends to its rightful place, still attached by its vein and artery. This ‘canal’ is a potential weakness and an inguinal or scrotal hernia occurs when some intestine or other abdominal contents also pass along it.

When a dog is castrated part of the surgical technique is to ensure that the inguinal canal has been closed off with sutures.

The condition is not therefore seen in castrated dogs.

Whether inguinal hernias are heritable in most breeds is unknown. They certainly are heritable in cattle and horses. In the days when stallions and bulls were licensed for breeding, it was an important part of the examination to check for this condition.

Until more is known the general advice would be not to breed from a dog that showed the condition.

Age-related problem Perineal hernia is a condition almost completely of old, entire male dogs. It is never seen in neutered males.

The weakness is in the perineum, the area where the abdomen extends within the pelvic cavity, visible outwardly as the area under the tail between the legs. The rectum leaves the abdominal cavity via this route and the abdominal organs are held in by a web of muscles. For reasons not yet understood, but thought possibly to be hormonal, these muscles can weaken with age and there is a suspicion that it is also associated with the enlargement of the prostate that most old, entire dogs develop and straining by the dog. If left untreated, it can result in a sudden and life-threatening situation if the rectum moves rearward and then folds, blocking the outflow of faeces. Any unusual and asymmetrical swelling under the tail should be investigated.

Treatment of a perineal hernia requires some quite tricky surgery to embroider the failed muscles together, and current advice is always that the patient should be castrated as well, to deal with any prostatic enlargement.

So there are several different conditions that can arise as a result of a hernia.

Understanding the anatomy, and the inheritance, helps to decide how they should be dealt with. ●

DR NICK BLAYNEY Dr Nick Blayney is a veterinary surgeon in practice and an adviser to the Kennel Club. He is chairman of the Dog Health Group, and also assists with the TV coverage of Crufts. Nick and his wife used to breed puppies for Guide Dogs

Permission to show If your dog has a surgical procedure and you would like to continue showing then permission to show must be requested from the Kennel Club. For more information please contact the breed shows team on breedshows@thekennelclub.org.uk

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Artist’s rendering of the Museum façade, showing a series of moving canine silhouettes

A monumental move The dog museum returns to New York City

By William Secord

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hile most of us find moving house a rather daunting experience, the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is about to move its collection of some 2,500 works of art from Saint Louis to its new location at 101 Park Avenue, in the heart of mid-town Manhattan, in the same building as the corporate offices of the American Kennel Club (AKC) itself. Their combined artworks represent the most comprehensive collection of canine art in the world, or as Sandra Stemmler, the president of the Museum’s board of directors, points out:

“It is going to be extraordinary to have both collections in one place, with the Museum having access to the AKC’s collection for special exhibitions and audiovisual presentations.”

The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, then called The Dog Museum of America, has its origins in New York City, where it first opened its doors in 1982 at 51 Madison Avenue, then also home to the AKC. In 1987 it moved to the county of Saint Louis, where for 30 years it continued its mission to collect, preserve and exhibit works of art, books and artifacts on the dog.

Now in 2018, the Museum is coming back to New York to re-imagine itself as a museum of the 21st century, for a new and expanded audience. As Ron Menaker, chairman of the AKC board of directors, explains, “We are very excited about the move and think that it will reinforce the Museum’s mandate, while vastly expanding its audience and membership base.”

The Museum will continue to explore the art and artifacts of the dog, with new and innovative programming that will attract a greater audience to its home in the cultural capital of the world. The Museum will be

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Collection the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog

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John Sargent Noble, ‘On the scent’ Maud Earl, ‘Two Pointers on point in the field’

include ‘dogs on the job’, ‘training a dog’, ‘breeder of the year’ and ‘meet the breeds’.

The newly launched channel AKC TV will broadcast from the Museum on a regular basis, featuring daily clips of Museum activities.

Thematic exhibitions will be mounted, with such topics as women artists, service dogs and dogs at war. The Museum’s

and a series of moving canine silhouettes of different breeds creates a marquee that will continually move across the entire glass façade of the building. The ground floor, with its 20ft ceilings, features innovative free standing panels for paintings, and a 20ft high vitrine for sculptures and historic artifacts.

As Dennis Sprung, president and CEO of the American Kennel Club, says: “We know that this new, state of the art museum will attract visitors from around the world, educating

Collection the American Kennel Club

Collection the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog

Photo: ©The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog

housed on the ground floor and the third floor of the Kalikow Building, centrally located at Park Avenue and 41st streets, a short walk from Grand Central Station.

“I expect attendance to increase seven to ten fold in our new location,” explains Alan Fausel, the Museum’s new director. Alan comes highly qualified for the job, as one of the few experts in this specialised field.

Art historically trained, he spent 20 years conducting ‘Dogs in Art’ sales at Doyle’s and

William HH Trood, ‘A domestic scene’

Bonham’s auction houses in New York City, and he has a deep understanding of, and affection for, the genre.

Fausel has great plans for the Museum, plans that when complete will greatly expand the audience for the art and history of pedigree dogs. A quick glance at the entrance to the museum on 41st street confirms that this is a museum of the future. A new and striking logo appears above the entrance

the public about the art and history of the purebred dog. As a member of the Kennel Club, I look forward to giving you a personal tour.”

In addition to the library and staff offices, the Museum will house eight interactive videos, including ‘find your match,’ an interactive photo booth that determines not what breed is good for you, but what breed you actually are! More conventional topics

Percival Rosseau, ‘Leda’

collection, combined with those of the AKC, comprises the largest and most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world.

Paintings from the Museum’s collection by such artists as Sir Edwin Landseer (English, 1802 – 1873), John Sargent Noble (English, 1848 – 1896), William Henry H Trood (English, 1848 – 1899), James Ward (1769 – 1859) and Arthur Wardle (English,

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1864 – 1949) will be combined with paintings from the AKC collection by such artists as Gustav Muss-Arnolt (American,1858 – 1927), Maud Earl (English, 1863 – 1943) and Percival Rosseau (American, 1859 – 1937).

The collection will not just be a static group of paintings, but the Museum will welcome gifts of art and artifacts that reinforce the goals of the Museum. As Alan Fausel explains, however, special attention will be paid to acquiring the very best quality, confirming its place as a world-class museum. He points out: “Care must be taken to not just collect, but to collect wisely.”

At the time of writing all is on schedule for the move and the Museum plans to open its doors on 2nd January, 2019, with the grand opening festivities planned to coincide with the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on 11th – 12th February, 2019.

For more information see www.museumofthedog.org ●

WILLIAM SECORD William Secord is a recognised authority on the history of dog paintings, having authored three books on the subject. His eponymous commercial gallery in New York City has since 1987, specialised in dog and animal paintings. For more information visit www.dogpainting.com

Collection the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog

Gustav Muss-Arnolt, ‘Am Ch Windholme’s Market Rose’

Sir Edwin Landseer, ‘The two dogs’

Collection the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog

Collection the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog

James Ward, ‘Salukis’

Arthur Wardle, ‘The intruder’

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Capturing perfection Photo: ©David Paton

We chat to photographer David Paton well-known for his creative canine portraiture Taken one year at Crufts, Multi/Int Ch Sayadena Dragonfire

Thanks for talking to the Kennel Gazette David. How did you get involved in photography?

I started in the 1950s with a Voigtlander camera and progressed to Canon cameras over many years, with various lenses.

Did you have any early influences or mentors?

Photo: ©David Paton

Photo by Kate Broadhead

My early influences were when I was modelling and met many photographers, especially when I did judo at The Budokwai with Terry Donovan; a great inspiration and a great well-known photographer.

Ch Mandinah Days of Thunder at Amudarya, ‘Cosmo’

David with Ch Tulak the Sentinel at Tazieff JW ShCM

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Capturing Ch Syrdarya Malted Milk at Wilbus JW on the move

Ch Zareesh Acamar of Zadal

Apart from dogs what other subjects have interested you over the years?

Sports such as gymnastics, judo and diving, having represented Great Britain in the National, European and World Masters diving events.

Many exhibitors today specialise in photographing ‘their’ breeds. What equipment would you say is an essential starter kit?

Photo: ©David Paton

I would suggest firstly have a good computer for dealing with digital photos and any Canon or Nikon camera. I swear by Apple Mac for computer work on photos from the camera.

Do you believe a good knowledge of photography computer software is essential?

I do indeed. I like Photoshop, which I have had since digital came into being. Now Affinity is excellent and cheap.

Photo: ©David Paton

I certainly would recommend Apple Mac without question.

I have had over 20 years tuition and my valued tutor, also an Apple enthusiast, sees me each week. ● A favourite image of David’s is Hungarian Vizsla, ‘Touzi’

Photo: ©David Paton

We understand that you have studied the use of Apple Mac computers in photography, would you recommend this to others considering such a career?

Another of David’s favourites is Chinese Crested Powder Puff Ch Poarott Isaac Mizrahi at Oolagha

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Never do things by halves!

Pilot year for the Judges Competency Framework mentoring programme, the Afghan Hound way

By Susan Rhodes — Breed Education Co-ordinator for Afghan Hounds

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he Afghan Hound Association (AHA), game for a challenge, was involved as one of the 14 pilot breeds for the embryonic Kennel Club Judges Competency Framework (JCF).

Despite criticism and doubt, a long tradition of educating and training judges, formally and through informal mentoring, meant we thought: ‘Let’s give these new ideas a try’.

Communication was paramount with 12 clubs and a breed council.

Take it slowly and cautiously The pilot was intended to try every element of the JCF and test on every kind of mentee.

With the support of breed clubs and council, we have mentors young and not quite so young, mentees from novices to Best in Show judges, dyed-in-the-wool Afghan people and people in breeds far removed from Afghan Hounds. We used breed and general championship shows, and continually gave feedback to the JCF team. As the year closes we feel comments have been considered and, where reasonable, acted upon. The Afghan breed has given the JCF a good workout!

An AHA training day was reorganised to include a Breed Appreciation Day (BAD) and multiple-choice breed standard exam and we netted our first 10 judges from varied backgrounds who attended the day and passed the exam test. Judges on club B lists were invited to join in as well — so now we could start work.

One-to-one mentoring Helped by the East of England Afghan Hound Club, we arranged three mentors and three mentees to meet in February 2018 at the club championship show to undertake one-toone mentoring, ostensibly at the ringside.

As acting breed education co-ordinator (BEC), I stress that arranging these pairings requires ingenuity and determination — it is time consuming and sometimes frustrating.

But Afghan mentors are never boring! One whisked the mentee away to ‘go over’ some champions before the mentoring began; another glued the mentee to herself for the day, fitting mentoring around exhibiting; the third stuck to the rings but moved between and around them for the best views.

This programme has continued with no two sessions alike. Feedback comments have been mutually complimentary with mentors impressed by their mentees, whatever their background or breed. One mentee certainly

Relaxed one-to-one ringside mentoring

enjoyed himself, mentored by our breed council chairman, and soaked up the show for the rest of the sunny day. This varied approach enriches the process, but some mentors were initially unsure and support is important.

What makes a good mentor?

The AHA held a day of fun and learning in April, with Afghan mentors invited free, which was a great success. A lively presentation was followed by a description of the mentoring scenarios, and fun classes for mentors to practise their skills. The day was a vital addition to our pilot year. Our mentors need support and encouragement which is available from breed clubs and the Kennel Club.

Student judge Our first student judge mentoring took place with the support of the Midland Afghan Hound Club and the officiating judge, at its championship show in May. The full support of the judge is essential. Our student judge would observe behind the judge and make notes for discussion, with no conversation between the two during judging. After the puppy and junior classes, the student judge was invited to ‘go over’ the first two placed dogs in each class. Mentor and mentee spent time after the judging for discussion and paperwork. The day went well with all parties very happy about the outcomes.

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All photos courtesy of the Afghan Hound Association

A mentee with her ‘special award’ class winners

All photos courtesy of the Afghan Hound Association

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Group mentoring in progress Discussion groups at a ‘train the mentor’ event

We have repeated the exercise courtesy of the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society, but here the judge selected a class for the student judge to keep a note of his/her preferred placings. This allowed the mentor to make a decision concerning the mentee’s ‘ability to place dogs in order of merit’.

‘Special award’ classes The AHA scheduled three special award classes after its open show. Our judge set to with enthusiasm and was well-supported by exhibitors and the mentor observed from the ringside.

“Feedback comments have been mutually complimentary with mentors impressed by their mentees, whatever their background or breed”

Group mentoring Up stepped the Afghan Hound Club of Scotland to run this after its championship show in August, with four mentors and 10 mentees, one dog per mentor. Mentees rotated in groups of two or three around all four mentors with 15 minutes per dog.

Once completed, all the dogs moved for all mentees to discuss with their last mentor, including a possible order of merit. Mentors then had time to discuss the 10 mentees and to complete record forms. This task was shared by the mentors before being given to each mentee for their comment and signature.

In April, the Western Afghan Hound Society had held a welcome BAD — we now had 20 committed mentees!

Communication Throughout the year we have worked to keep people aware of the goings-on through reports to the breed council, letters to club secretaries, breed notes, publications and by being as available as possible to queries.

Exhibitors must be considered above everyone else because it is they and their dogs that are so often being called upon to support this training. However, their voices will be heard — judges following this route will be trained by the breed to judge the breed and their careers as judges should reflect their commitment, their appreciation and their knowledge of our breed if the ethos of the JCF is to be adhered to. ●

The Kennel Club would like to acknowledge and express its gratitude for the support of the 14 pilot breeds that trialled the JCF before it was rolled out to all breeds: Afghan Hounds, Border Collies, Boxers, English Setters, Eurasiers, Golden Retrievers, Keeshonds, Lagotto Romagnolo, Pomeranians, Schipperkes, Siberian Huskies, Welsh Corgis (Cardigan and Pembroke) and Welsh Terriers. Their feedback has been invaluable in developing the framework.

The JCF is progressing well and the Kennel Club has been encouraged by the enthusiasm of the 180 breed education co-ordinators, who have been appointed for nearly all breeds to oversee each breed judge’s education. Training sessions have been held to equip these volunteers with the necessary knowledge to undertake their role.

Some of the feedback received by those that took part in the Afghan Hound mentoring programme: ● Mentor:

“It was a breath of fresh air to spend time with a prospective judge with such knowledge” ● Mentee:

“An excellent mentor…showed no bias and was completely open and frank in her views” ● Mentee:

“This was a brilliant opportunity…allowed me to link construction, movement and breed type” ● Mentee:

“Discussing the breed and the dogs was quite probably better than judging itself. An excellent mentor”

A number of Breed Appreciation Days and mentoring sessions have already been held and uptake for places has been keen.

Feedback from mentees and mentors has been overwhelmingly positive.

A second ‘Eye for a Dog’ assessment is planned for 8th – 9th November, 2018 with future dates in 2019 in hand. A full list of JCF Breed Appreciation Days can be found in the November 2018 Journal www.thekennelclub.org.uk/our-resources/publications/journal/ The online platform will be delivered for the second half of 2019 when judges can set up a JCF account and upload their evidence of assessments and mentoring opportunities.

To keep up to date with the latest JCF developments or to view any documentation visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/jcf

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Afghan Hound breed standard

● TAIL

Breed standard

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legance in movement and carriage topped by a glamorous coat typify the sighthound from Afghanistan.

The size range covers the different types used for different terrains: the desert plains or the mountains.

Long limbs, a long punishing jaw and amazing speed equip him for

his job of hunting deer, gazelle and smaller game like the hare and the fox. It is thought that the Afghan may well have been developed from Salukis brought to Afghanistan from neighbouring Persia and the longer coat develop as protection against the cold environment of the mountainous regions of Afghanistan.

● GENERAL APPEARANCE

● BODY

Gives the impression of strength and dignity, combining speed and power.

Head held proudly.

● CHARACTERISTICS Eastern or Oriental expression is typical of breed. The Afghan looks at and through one.

● TEMPERAMENT Dignified and aloof, with a certain keen fierceness.

● HEAD AND SKULL Skull long, not too narrow, with prominent occiput. Foreface long with punishing jaws and slight stop. Skull well balanced and mounted by a long ‘top-knot’. Nose preferably black, liver permissible in lightcoloured dogs.

Back level, moderate length, well muscled, back falling slightly away to stern. Loin straight, broad and rather short. Hipbones rather prominent and wide apart. A fair spring of ribs and good depth of chest.

● HINDQUARTERS Powerful, well bent and well turned stifles.

Great length between hip and hock, with comparatively short distance between hock and foot.

● FEET Forefeet strong and very large both in length and breadth, and covered with long, thick hair; toes arched. Pasterns long and springy, pads well down on ground. Hindfeet long, but not quite as broad as forefeet; covered with long thick hair.

Not too short. Set on low with ring at end.

Raised when in action. Sparsely feathered.

● GAIT/MOVEMENT Smooth and springy with a style of high order.

● COAT Long and very fine texture on the ribs, fore and hindquarters and flanks. In mature dogs, from the shoulder backwards and along the saddle, hair short and close. Hair long from the forehead backwards, with a distinct silky ‘top-knot’. On the foreface hair short, ears and legs well coated. Pasterns can be bare.

Coat must develop naturally. Any evidence of clipping or scissoring should be penalised.

● COLOUR All colours acceptable.

● SIZE Ideal height: dogs: 68 – 74cm (27 – 29in); bitches: 63 – 69cm (25 – 27in).

● FAULTS Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.

● EYES Dark for preference, but golden colour not debarred. Nearly triangular in appearance, slanting slightly upwards from inner corner to outer corner.

● EARS Set low and well back, carried close to head.

Covered with long silky hair.

● MOUTH Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Level bite tolerated.

● NECK Long, strong, with proud carriage of head.

Shoulders long and sloping, set well back, well muscled and strong without being loaded. Upper arm long and sloping. In profile this brings the elbow vertically below the wither. Forelegs straight and well boned, elbows close to ribcage, turning neither in nor out.

Photo: ©David Paton

Photo: ©Garamond

● FOREQUARTERS

Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

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Breed history

Back to their roots Photo: ©Masha Photo

The origins of this glamorous and sporty breed

By Lesley Busby

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not so angulated as the Ghaznis and carried a sparser coat. In the following years the types were integrated. A standard had been approved by the Kennel Club in 1925 and this was in place until 1946 when a new standard was formed.

Apart from the war years, the popularity of the Afghan Hound slowly increased until the end of the 1960s when registrations reached 2,194. That was only the precursor to the ensuing years when, in 1974, the annual registration reached the all-time high of 4,890. New regional breed clubs had been formed to add to the existing clubs, and to date we have a total of 12 in all.

This popularity explosion brought with it many problems, as a huge number of dogs were destined for homes that had little understanding of the complexities of the breed. They are high maintenance regarding coat care and they have a unique clownish

behaviour that they never grow out of. Their ability to ‘look at one and through one’ is a requirement in the Afghan Hound standard and it manifests itself when they are asked to do anything that is not of their choosing.

Many new owners in these times found it difficult to cope with a hound that refused to respond to a recall when off the lead, to say nothing of the hours needed to keep their coats in order. All breed clubs set up their own rescue schemes and during this time they were much in demand. Annual registrations have slowly declined over the years and in 2017 it was down to 123. This is the lowest figure since 1943!

During the early years, many Afghans from the UK were exported all over the world providing the foundation stock for many overseas kennels. Very few are exported now although there is a steady stream of imports since quarantine regulations were lifted.

Photo: ©The Kennel Club

Photo: ©Marc Henrie/The Kennel Club

fghan Hounds are a hunting breed originating in Afghanistan and the surrounding areas, where they are highly prized among the tribesmen. They are known as ‘Tazis’ as are all greyhound-type hounds in the region, but to break that down further many were known as the Persian Hound, Khirgiz and Baruksky Hound and various colours had different names.

They were brought into the UK from India and Afghanistan from as early as the 1880s and exhibited in the ‘foreign dog’ class, but it was not until 1927 that they achieved CC status when registrations had increased to 65. There were two distinct types; the mountain type were referred to as Ghaznis, and were stockily built and more heavily coated than the desert type, known as the Bell-Murrays. The latter, named after the Major that imported them, were taller and

Winner of the 1987 Crufts Best in Show, Ch Viscount Grant pictured with Chris and Julie Amoo

Winner of the 1983 Crufts Best in Show, Ch Montravia Kaskarak Hitari, pictured with Marita Gibbs

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Photo: ©Keith Thornton

Breed history

Photo: ©Marc Henrie/The Kennel Club

Ch Solomons Seal From Karnak, Afghan Hound breed record holder with 35 CCs, bred

by Yvette Duckworth and Brenda Thornton

Photo: ©The Kennel Club

Photo: ©Masha Photo

Winner of the 1983 Crufts Best in Show, Ch Montravia Kaskarak Hitari, pictured with Marita Gibbs

Winner of the 1987 Crufts Best in Show, Ch Viscount Grant pictured with Chris and Julie Amoo

approved by the Kennel Club in 1925 and this was in place until 1946 when a new standard was formed.

Apart from the war years, the popularity of the Afghan Hound slowly increased until the end of the 1960s when registrations reached 2,194. That was only the precursor to the ensuing years when, in 1974, the

annual registration reached the all-time high of 4,890. New regional breed clubs had been formed to add to the existing clubs, and to date we have a total of 12 in all.

This popularity explosion brought with it many problems, as a huge number of dogs were destined for homes that had little understanding of the complexities of the

breed. They are high maintenance regarding coat care and they have a unique clownish behaviour that they never grow out of. Their ability to ‘look at one and through one’ is a requirement in the Afghan Hound standard and it manifests itself when they are asked to do anything that is not of their choosing.

Many new owners in these times found it difficult to cope with a hound that refused to respond to a recall when off the lead, to say nothing of the hours needed to keep their coats in order. All breed clubs set up their own rescue schemes and during this time they were much in demand. Annual registrations have slowly declined over the years and in 2017 it was down to 123. This is the lowest figure since 1943!

During the early years, many Afghans from the UK were exported all over the world providing the foundation stock for many overseas kennels. Very few are exported now although there is a steady stream of imports since quarantine regulations were lifted.

Two Afghan Hounds have won the ultimate show award. In 1983, Marita Gibbs piloted Ch Montravia Kaskarak Hitari to Best in Show at Crufts and at Crufts in 1987 Chris and Julie Amoo’s Ch Viscount Grant was Best in Show. Several others, over the years, have won the Hound Group at Crufts.

In the early 1970s the breed was one of the first, if not the first, to arrange breed lectures followed by examinations, to earn the right to be included on the various club’s judging lists. This method of teaching judges has remained constant over the years but will of course soon be eclipsed by the Judges Competency Framework.

The Afghan Hound is a slow maturing breed; the scruffy ball of hair, complete with monkey whiskers, eventually grows

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Roberta Hall ■ Saxonmill Afghan Hounds UK I have had a lifetime in Afghan Hounds with eight successive generations of champions, culminating in 27 UK champions (owned/bred) and approaching 200 CCs, with top winners in the show ring and as breeding stock. It has been a privilege to judge all over the world at renowned specialties and experience global Afghans at first hand. My choices consider more recent representatives that reflect the current state of the breed in a global arena. This does not lessen the wonderful dogs of earlier times, who laid the foundation for the millennials, contributed to the 21st century Afghan and impacted on breeding programmes.

So, my millennials are ones that have influenced the breed and are recognisable representatives of their kennels. All fulfil the standard, have the unique breed characteristics required for an Afghan and epitomise what we expect in the show ring in respect of temperament and style. They are also great ambassadors as an integral part of careful breeding programmes, perpetuating their specific and successful kennel type down the generations.

Photo: ©John Hope

Photo courtesy of Martial Robin Photo: ©Abhijit Abraham

Born 1980, owned and bred by Anna Paton. I awarded this lightly coated self-masked gold bitch her third CC at the AHA Championship Show in 1986 and she gained at least two more CCs. She impressed for primitive type She was feminine p and arrogance. g headed, with defined chiselling and keen expression. Easy flow from occiput to ring tail, she oozed breed type. Her gait was light and springy. She became a valuable asset to the strong Amudarya bitch line whose names appear in the pedigrees of many champions, including our four.

Born 2002, owned and bred by Roberta Hall. I first judged this black/silver male at the AHA Championship Show in 2003 when he took the junior dog class. It was evident then that he would mature into something special. At Crufts 2008, I awarded him the CC and he took BOB. A balanced and arrogant male he was with great head and defined chiselling, impressive on the stack and powerful on the move. Winning 23 CCs, top Afghan in 2007 and 2008, and twice BIS at general championship shows, he sired 10 champions thus making a major contribution to the Saxonmill breeding programme and beyond.

Photo: ©Trafford

From Chile and imported to the UK, bred by Mr R Podesta and owned by Mr O Greechan, a dog from the famous Von Haussman kennel in Chile, with a very Scandinavian pedigree and a strong emphasis on Boxadan. Judged in 2009, where I awarded him his first CC and BOB; there were to be many more. He was quite a top winner who I admired for his breed type, movement and his look I admired.

He went on to win a total of 16 CCs, 11 RCCs, multiple groups and RBIS at Border Union, in just over two years of showing in the UK. In line with my previous choices he represents a culmination of a careful and considered breeding programme and is integral to many winners around the globe.

2Ch Amudarya Shh Y’Know Who

3Ch Saxonmill Rum Tum Rio JW

Ch/Multi Ch Rashid Ebn Hugo Von Haussman at Myhalston Photo: ©Lisa Croft-Elliott/Courtesy of Mr O Greechan

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Born 1969, black/tan male bred by Marna Dods and owned by Barbara Taylor.

Winner of eight CCs — one as a veteran at the AHA’s world record entry championship show in 1977. We met on occasion in the ring and he had d been the first show Afghan to stop me in my tracks and he left a lasting impression.

Athletic with lift and drive, powerful, dignified and aloof. He had a superb head carriage, a level back, great quarters, and a ringed tail. His contribution as a stud dog is well documented through kennels including Sharazah, Karnak and Sacheverell.

Photographer unknown

1Ch Koolaba Horningsea Eboni Earl

2Sup Ch Aviva Akira

From Australia, owned/bred by Ros Bacich, a representative of the famous Aviva kennel, judged in 2014. A stallion of a dog, representing decades of a careful and considered breeding programme with no compromise for perpetuation of breed type.

He and his siblings have had a huge impact on the breed both in the home kennel and globally. This dog represents decades of careful and considered breeding with construction, health and breed type paramount.

Jeff Bunney ■ Zadal I have been involved in this wonderful breed since 1966 when Heather and I married. Within weeks, our first Afghan had joined us and we have never been without one since. I consider myself a hobby devotee, I am not a breeder, and all four of our champion males have been bred by others. I was chairman of the Afghan Hound Association (AHA) for 21 years and am now vice president. I am also the current chairman of the Afghan Hound Breed Council. I award CCs in four hound breeds, three of which I have judged at Crufts. I look for a free moving, athletic hound.

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First is my BOB from Crufts 2002, owned/bred by Martial Robin.

A stunning French dog, multi-titled all over Europe and in the UK representing a paradigm shift in showing and breeding in n the UK as this was the first year quarantine ne regulations were relaxed and overseas dogs could enter. This young male was breathtaking, in breed type and movement. nt.

He was the first ‘traveller’ to return to the UK and gain his title. Impeccable breedingg from old Scandinavian lines meant he putt hi his stamp on hi his progeny, t all over Europe and beyond, maturing into a huge winner.

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My involvement with Afghan Hounds began nearly 40 years ago, when the late Meriel Hitchens allowed us to own her pick of litter male in partnership. He became Ch Ashihna Raoul and won the Hound Group at Crufts in 1985. Raoul is also the sire of the current breed record-holder; Ch Solomons Seal From Karnak.

There have been nine champions owned or bred by Sade, most famous was our first homebred champion, Ch Viscount Grant who won BIS at Crufts in 1987 and Spillers/Winalot/Dog World Pup of the Year in 1986. Along the way, three Sade champions have won CCs at Crufts and two are former Afghan of the Year winners.

I fell in love with this breed on meeting a friend’s Afghan Hound in the late 1960s.

My first Afghan arrived in 1972 not long after I got married and my latest and final litter were born in 2017. Although I don’t breed frequently, I have been lucky enough to have bred several UK champions. I first awarded CCs in 1990 and was the first since 1974 to judge both sexes at Crufts in 2016.

The three I have chosen I have been lucky enough to judge, but also feel have added well to the gene pool.

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My favourite Afghan of all time.

I had the pleasure of seeing this bitch in the flesh at the Afghan Hound Club of America Show.

She won a class of over 100 champions to take BIS. The perfect dog has never been bred but this is as close as it gets: perfect balance, typical head, expression, textbook topline which you rarely see today, and one off th the b bestt movers I have h seen. She personified ‘dignified’ and ‘aloof’. To see her going around with her great handler gave you goose bumps. She is the top winning Afghan of all time in the USA, winning 161 all-breed BISs. At eight years old she returned to the show ring to win 41 more.

Photo: ©Anna Stromberg

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I judged this dog in Australia.

He has everything I look for in an Afghan male. His head and arrogant expression is definitely not what you often see nowadays.

His balance was perfect and shouts out ‘stallion hound’; a lovely ringed tail, again something we are losing. An Afghan is the ‘king of dogs’ and should look it — he does. He had perfect typical movement. Unfortunately he was lost to a paralysis tick and only sired two litters, containing many champions who, in turn, have continued to produce.

‘Bryan’ was born in 1997 and was bred and owned by Alan and Lesley Busby.

A stylish, black masked gold of lovely type, he excelled in shoulder and upper arm assembly, which reflected in his flowing movement, that can still be seen in his progeny and their descendants. He won five CCs, four RCCs and was top Afghan sire in 2005 and his fi first li litter, to my own d 2006.

6 IIn hi Ch Tulak Indecent Proposal, he sired four UK champions and their progeny have also produced champion offspring. In total he produced five UK and one Irish champion and was grandfather of the top hound sire in 2015.

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Probably the first Afghan that made me seriously think about breeding and type. He was a very attractive dog and, dare I say it, one of the new generation.

He was one of a litter of five champions.

I loved his overall look. He had a very arrogant expression that looked right through you. He was so nicely balanced. I jjust kknew h he would be ld b a producer and boy did he produce. You always knew Shamrock progeny. He has produced for many of the top kennels and you can still see his influence today. He came from probably the greatest sire of all time (Ch Amudarya Shalar) and carried on the legacy with over a dozen champions.

‘Dolly’ was born in 1998 and won 12 CCs plus 12 RCCs for her breeder/owner Roberta Hall.

A quality black/cream with a beautiful head and expression, she was well-balanced throughout and had effortless free movement. She proved to be a successful brood bitch, producing eight champion offspring from her two litters and was top UK brood bitch allbreeds in 2007 and 2008. Many of her champion children have gone on to produce champions and d top winners themselves. h l

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‘Merlin’ is a classic shaded masked red dog of a type that is unfortunately not so common in the ring today.

Born in 2009, he was bred by Lynne Newton and owned by Emma James. He is quality all through with a lovely head, well-balanced angulation and a stylish mover. To date he has won 14 CCs, nine RCCs and was my BOB at Crufts in 2016. He has two young litters in the ring at present, which are winning well, so hopefully he will also produce champions for the future.

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Susan Rhodes ■ Shadowfax

Owned/bred by Wendell Moore, born in 2006, sired by Ch/Ir Ch Metewand Calulo at Birkhall ex Ch Cloudside Last Orders. Warstrike’s pedigree combined Danish, American and British lines; it worked. Warstrike’s conformation and athleticism produced that elusive ‘style of high order’; long strides, lift that never interrupts forward motion.

I awarded him a CC in 2010. He gained 12 CCs, nine BOBs, and sired nine litters producing 11 UK champions.

Top Afghan sire from 2014 – 2017, his pedigree enhanced the genetic diversity of his offspring. The combination of strength, dignity and unforgettable movement made him memorable.

My second choice is bred by Debbie bbie and Jym Webb, Ohio, USA. I first saw ‘Chevy’ at the Second World Congress in San Diego, 1995, and was immediately captured by his arrogance and very powerful movement. A brindle dog by Am Ch Gazon’s Cheatin’ Heart ex Persia’s Snow Pixie of Gazon he gained his title with ease before travelling to Italy where he quickly gained his title with the Xenos kennel. Due to UK quarantine laws, he never came to England. Nevertheless, a dominant stud in Europe and the UK culminating in three champions in the first ever AI litter of Afghans in the UK.

3Ch Shimalma Mandarin Magic

Multi Ch Agha Djari’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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Born in 2010, owned by Marion and Reinhold Gruber from Germany, sired by Multi Ch Agha Djari’s Urban Cowboy ex Ch Agha Djari’s Who’s That Girl. I awarded her the Bitch CC at Crufts in 2015. She had the elegance and strength of a huntress, was in superb body condition and muscle tone, with all the breed characteristics, from her oriental expression to her ring tail, but then she moved; light and springy but with no sign of inhibition in the purposeful forward movement. So our breed, the Afghan Hound, when built correctly and athletically fit, can produce this breathtaking movement. It may be rare, but all three of these Afghans had it.

Photo: ©Anne Roslin-Williams

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First choice is owned/bred byy Monica Booth, sired byy Ch Ghuura Khan of Tarril ex Ch Safiya of Sacheverell. For me,‘Zak’ was the complete Afghan; his breed type was undeniable; the best of heads with eastern expression, perfect balance in conformation, but not overdone with coat, he held the breed record for many years. His movement was a joy to see, effortlessly smooth and springy with a style of high order. He was so very sound d and d not a sign off flash fl h and d dash. He won BIS at Border Union All-Breeds Championship Show in great competition. As a sire he was very consistent in the quality of puppies he produced in stamping his eastern expression, which can still be seen today, where he is prominent in pedigrees.

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Owned by Jean Williams, born in n 1986, sired by Ch Barnesmore Imperial erial Wizard ex Ch Landhavi Love Bug of Dalparva; she is the closest bred of my choices. Supremely well-balanced, I remember her effortless movement ent and the hunter’s purpose in her gaze. ze.

She was the classic Afghan and I awarded her a CC from 211 bitches. s.

Her impact on the breed was through ugh the popularisation of the Moonswift and Barnesmore lines in period, n the breeding of that period elements of which have continued to the present day.

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My final choice is Lynne Newton’s homebred bitch, sired

by Ch Cloudside Warpaint ex Ch Renza Designer Red by Shimalma; a stunning self-masked red bitch I judged as a puppy awarding her RBCC. Later I judged her as an adult and awarded her first BCC at Crufts. Her title followed, and she has produced a champion daughter and CC winners in her first litter.

She exudes breed type with fabulous expression not overdone in any way. Sound on the move with h excellent balance throughout, she has that something undefinable in an Afghan — star quality.

Photo: ©Wilbus Photography

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I purchased my first Afghan in 1973 at a time when the breed was experiencing a huge popularity explosion. My next Afghan followed about eight months later and my addiction to the world of dog showing was sealed. Now 45 years on, I have had 21 UK and four overseas champions, either owned and/or bred with my wife, Avril.

Photo courtesy of the Afghan Hound Association archives

I saw my first Afghan Hound in 1966 and I have been an amateur enthusiast ever since. The lines I have kept most consistently originated from Horningsea and Moonswift, but I have integrated overseas lines into my Afghans. I have judged in the UK and around the world since 1976. Two of my Afghans achieved Crufts BOB. My interests include the history of the breed with articles published worldwide. I have long been involved in judges’ training, and I am proud to be chairman of the oldest Afghan club in the world from where the story all started.

Two phrases from our standard are my touchstones: ‘The impression of strength and dignity’ and the more mysterious ‘style of high order’. They have informed my choices here.

Mike Lancashire ■ Drishaun

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Afghan Hound judges’ choice

Keith and Brenda Thornton ■ Karnak Afghans, Greyhounds and Whippets After showing Rough Collies from the age of 12 (1953), we bought our first Afghan — Caliph of Kushra in 1963. The success we had was fantastic, winning two RCCs; other Afghans joined our kennels and we won BIS in many of the local shows around Manchester. The year, 1971, changed our lives when we came across a six-month-old puppy bitch; Pandora of Khyber, sired by an American import Mandith Patriot of Khyber. This beautiful black masked silver made our name. As a youngster she won four RCCs and six BISs at open level. At the age of two she went on a ‘don’t eat diet’ (common in Afghans) and her show career was over. She produced two champions; our own Ch Oregano Tarragon of Karnak sired many champions including Crufts Hound Group winner Ch Ashihna Raoul owned by Chris and Julie Amoo. Tarragon’s sister Oregano Rosemary of Karnak in her first litter gave us five champions, a breed record, this was a time when entries were 300 – 500 exhibits at a show. In 1978 Manchester had an entry of 639.

We are very proud of our Afghans, Whippets plus our racing Greyhounds. In partnership with Yvette Duckworth, who worked with us, she and Brenda bred the breed record-holder Ch Solomons Seal From Karnak, sired by Ch Ashihna Raoul ex Karnak Cinnamon. His record still stands today. Yvette is now Yvette Short, and won BIS at Crufts this year.

2Am/Can/Aust Ch Karakush in Champagne

I had the pleasure of judging this superb Afghan in 2007 when he had just come back from America. The quality of males at the Sydney

Photo: ©Nahgfa Images

show was amazing and this brindle had the wow factor, from his super head and neck to the end of his perfect ring tail. I made him BIS and I believe a few weeks later he was sold to India along with my RBIS.

Photo: ©Bird

This brindle male stands at number one as the best Afghan I have seen and judged. Born and bred in Finland, he is the breed standard,, nothing I would like to change. His head and expression are faultless; his coat is superb and his movement is text book. His offspring included the famous Multi/Int Ch Choice Be a Pepper, a black/tan. We were lucky that a puppy from Pepper came to live in England and we used him. This mating produced three champions.

3Ch Playfere’s Petticoat Wag at Harlextan

A beautiful black/tan bitch, sired by Ch Karnak Shamrock, she is a female version of her famous father. She was campaigned in the mid-1980s when a large number of top males and top females graced our rings. She won 16 CCs, which, for a bitch, was a large number. When she retired, she produced four champions in her first litter. She really was a star in the ring and in the whelping box.

Photo courtesy of Graham & Christine Parsell

1Multi/Int Ch Choice Wild West

Champion Popovs Sazerac at Sarakhan (IMP NLD) (JW)

Photo: Jo Smith (Zhaqqari)

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An incredible second year in the show ring; 6 CC (3 with B off B), 1 RCC and Hound Group 3.

Many thanks to all the Judges who have thought so highly of our beautiful bitch.

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Lesley Busby ■ Wilbus I first saw an Afghan Hound when I was 14 years of age and I immediately fell in love with the breed. I vowed I would own one when the time was right, and in 1970 my husband, Alan, and I purchased our first Afghan from Daphne Gie (Jagai). We became well and truly hooked and since then, although breeding very occasionally, we have bred or owned 12 champions.

Some of these have been multiple CC winners. I first awarded CCs in 1991. I had the privilege of judging dogs at Crufts in 2009, and I have enjoyed European, Scandinavian and Australian judging appointments. As breeders, we have not strayed far from our foundation hounds in breed type and I am proud to have been told that on many occasions.

It has been quite difficult to choose three dogs, and as I could not decide between them I have chosen them alphabetically. There are, of course, others that I have greatly admired but have not had the pleasure of judging.

This beautiful bitch captivated my husband in the first instance, when he awarded her the CC at the age of 20 months at her first show in the UK. Sired by the illustrious Ch/Ir Ch Karaburan Jelly Roll Morton she was typical of his progeny, with her lovely outline and exemplary movement. I judged her two years later when, as a mature

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As well as a show dog, he was well known on the catwalk and enjoyed agility, canicross, rally, obedience, and lure coursing, where he was top lure coursing hound for many years and won best in field. He enjoyed life to the full and was a great ambassador for the breed. I awarded him his crowning CC at Crufts in 2009 where he went on to take BOB from an entry of 239. I was impressed on the day by his fitness, his showmanship and, of course, his overall conformation, importantly with no exaggerations.

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bitch, it was obvious to me that she had fulfilled her early promise. She was awarded her fourth CC that day and she went on to BIS over 227 exhibits. There was a certain primitive rawness about her and she was so sound — an Afghan that looked as if she was fully capable of doing a day’s work.

Photo: ©Diane Pearce/The Kennel Club

I first saw this dog as a raw junior and I was completely captivated by him as he moved around the ring with long raking strides. He was sired by our dog, Ch Wilbus Libretto, so I kept a watchful eye on him as he grew into the most elegant of dogs.

He was difficult to fault, from his beautiful head through to the tip of his correctly ringed tail, and he screamed Afghan type. I had the pleasure of awarding him the dog CC at the Birmingham Afghan Hound Club Show in 2006, where he went through to BIS. He was also valuable as a sire; not least of his progeny was Ch Cloudside Warstrike, top Afghan sire 2014 – 2017, top hound stud dog 2015, and top stud dog all-breeds 2016.

Photo: ©Wilbus Photography

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The Kennel Gazette invited Norma Hitch to contribute to the Afghan Hound judges’ choice, however due to ill health Norma declined on this occasion, so we’ve included a personality profile instead.

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Gilari Crimson Magic & Gilari Prada Rouge (Ch Shimalma Mercurial Magic x Gilari Devil Wears Prada JW 1CC)

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Afghan Hound judges’ choice

Crufts BOB Winners Afghan Hound 1984 – 2018 1984

CH ASHIHNA RAOUL

2002

CH PARCE QUE DU MENUEL GALOPIN

1985

CH ASHIHNA RAOUL

2003

CH AMUDARYA SHAFIR

1986

CH IFMARAF GO-MAN-GO

2004

CH DRISHAUN THAT’LL DO ‘ICELY

1987

CH VISCOUNT GRANT

2005

AMUDARYA SHEKINAH AT TERSTINE

1988

CH RATHEELI JADU

2006

CH MIAMARNA MANDOLIN AT ASHAHNI

1989

CH KARNAK MULBERRY

2007

CH MIAMARNA MANDOLIN AT ASHAHNI

1990

CH SOLOMONS SEAL FROM KARNAK

2008

CH SAXONMILL RUM TUM RIO

1991

CH SASHKAN ME AND MY GIRL

2009

CH SHADOWFAX STEPNOI VETER

1992

CH SOCHERA’S INDIGO WIZARD AT JIMELLREE

2010

CH SARAKHAN SENATOR

1993

CH KARABURAN JELLY ROLL MORTON

2011

CH ASHAHNI AMIR

1994

CH KULUTE MILES AHEAD

2012

CH GEZANCOL ENRIQUE

1995

CH SADE HI-RANGER TO SHARAZAH

2013

C’EST MOI DU MENUEL GALOPIN

1996

CH TEJAS CONQUISTADOR

2014

CRISTON ENCHANTED

1997

CH TEJAS CONQUISTADOR

2015

CH WAY UP JAMES BOND

1998

CH SAQLAWI STANDING OVATION

2016

CH SHIMALMA MERCURIAL MAGIC

1999

CH TEJAS CONQUISTADOR

2017

CH GARAMOND SUNBERRY

2000

CH TEJAS CONQUISTADOR

2018

CH SUPREME CHAMPION ALAQADAR RIGOLETTO (AI)

2001

CH ZAREESH AZHA

Championship Show Judges Afghan Hound 2018 Afghan Hound Club of Wales

Mr RJ Gunn Mr M Griffin Mrs JY Scott

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Birmingham Afghan Hound Club

Ms M Shaverneva Mrs VE Phillips Mrs CG Humphries

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Southern Afghan Club

Mrs LM Appleby Mrs L James Mr J Cox

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Mr CC Pascoe

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Mrs DA Rogers Miss TK Borash Mr J Cox

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Afghan Hound judges’ choice Breed clubs and societies take the welfare of their breeds very seriously and work tirelessly to provide help, support, and homes for dogs in need. For further information of breed rescue contacts in your area, please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/findarescue

Southern Afghan Club Rescue Mrs H Woodgate - Tel: 07930 848682

E: rochanderaffis@hotmail.com

Western Afghan Hound Club Afghan Hound Association

Mrs J Cross - Tel: 01458 223515 E:jill@gilariafghans.com

Miss C Parker - Tel: 07795 666100 E: ahasecretary@yahoo.co.uk

www.wahc.co.uk Western Afghan Hound Club

www.ahaonline.co.uk Afghan Hound Association

Western Afghan Hound Club Rescue

Miss M Hitch E:melinda.hitch@yahoo.co.uk

Afghan Hound Club of Scotland Mrs A Gilchrist - Tel: 01667 493388 E:alexmg02@hotmail.com

www.ahcs.co.uk Afghan Hound Club of Scotland

Afghan Hound Club of Scotland Rescue Miss K Mackenzie - Tel: 07727 967342

Afghan Hound Club of Wales and Rescue contact Mrs S Lees - Tel: 07747 631105 E:leessylvia@gmail.com

www.afghanhoundclubofwales.co.uk Afghan Hound Club of Wales

Afghan Hound Society of Northern Ireland

www.bahc.org.uk Birmingham Afghan Hound Club

www.yorkshireafghanhoundsociety.com Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society Afghan Hound Breed Council Mrs M Barber - Tel: 01706 343776 E:marjbarber@btinternet.com Breed Education Co-ordinator for the Afghan Hound Mrs S Rhodes - Tel: 01233 770256 E:susan@shadowfaxafghans.com

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Birmingham Afghan Hound Club Mrs C Cheesman - Tel: 01788 336113 E:secretary@bahc.org.uk

Mrs S Virgo - Tel: 01757 630551 E:sumahari@btinternet.com

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Mrs P Barkman - Tel: 02825 685581 E:barkmanpat@gmail.com

Mr T Carr - Tel: 01249 813447

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Afghan Hound Association Rescue

THE NORTHERN AFGHAN HOUND SOCIETY

Birmingham Afghan Hound Club Rescue

Founded 1947

Mrs C Humphries - Tel: 01217 433693

Chairman – Peter Luty (0161 366 6576) Secretary – Mrs Marj Barber

East of England Afghan Hound Club Mrs L Hewson - Tel: 01536 267892 E:rekaylahn@hotmail.com

East of England Afghan Hound Club Rescue Mrs D Newson - Tel: 01526 344725

Midland Afghan Hound Club and Rescue contact Mrs M Bloor - Tel: 01773 715054 E:michelle@pashtari.co.uk

www.mahc.co.uk

North Eastern Afghan Hound Society and Rescue contact Mrs M Morrison - Tel: 01915 235202 E:mariemorrison53@hotmail.com

North Eastern Afghan Hound Society

Northern Afghan Hound Society and Rescue contact Mrs M Barber - Tel: 01706 343776 E:marjbarber@btinternet.com

Northern Afghan Hound Society

Southern Afghan Club Mrs L Busby - Tel: 01304 827765 E:secretary@southernafghanclub.org.uk

www.southernafghanclub.org.uk The Southern Afghan Club (UK)

● We are here for the well being of the Afghan Hound, and to help new and experienced owners to enjoy their Afghans and showing. ● We hold 1 Championship Show and 2 Open shows a year. ● We also help with the training of upcoming judges.

Hon Secretary: Mrs Marj Barber er rth, 9 Daneswood Avenue, Whitworth, Rochdale OL12 8UY Tel: 01706 343776 Mobile: 07454993457 t.com Email: marjbarber@btinternet.com

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