Arya and Seca’s puppies

by Lin on January 29, 2012

Here’s a video I did yesterday (Jan 28 – day 4) of Arya’s puppies – very brief but gives you some idea of what they look like. I will continue to take videos as they grow and will post them here.

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Merry Christmas

by Lin on December 19, 2011

Wishing all my friends and visitors from around the world a very Merry Christmas.

This video was shot by my niece Jen and captures the fun that Salukis can have in the snow. I hope you enjoy it.

(Click the outward facing arrows on the bottom right side to view in full screen).

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Arya and Ryder Video

by Lin on December 12, 2011

I hope you will enjoy watching this video of Arya and Ryder – out in the woods and fields around my home. It was a very windy, bright and cold day, but nothing keeps the ‘twins’ from enjoying their time outdoors. I always enjoy our daily walks. To help you identify them, aside from the obvious Ryder’s collar is blue, Arya’s is green!! Music is Alegria (Circe de Soleil).

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Down and out and back again!

by Lin on December 8, 2011

Two weeks ago my website was hacked!!! Why on earth anyone would want to spend any amount of timing hacking a Saluki breeder’s website from small town Ontario is beyond me, but hey….who am I to judge how peoples’ minds work. One thing occurs to me though – if the hackers are so smart why not put their talents to good use rather than nefarious use? I know, there’s no answer to that.

Suffice to say after much gnashing of teeth and hair pulling I have the site back up, installed some security to keep hackers at bay (I hope) and learned a lot in the process. Learning by your own mistakes is good right?

The Salukis meanwhile, have patiently listened to my rantings and ravings as I struggled to get everything sorted out and I guess the below image typifies what they thought of the whole shennanigans!

Ch Lorrequer Incantation

Sleeping beauty

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Ryder wins at the National again

by Lin on December 4, 2011

Once again Ryder proves he is a breeder judges’ favourite when he wins his second National Award of Merit at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty held in Lexington, Kentucky in June 2011. Australian judge Stephen Wailes gave Ryder this prestigeous award from a Champion lineup of over 100 Salukis (total entry of over 400).

I am very proud of Ryder’s accomplishments and the accolades that he has received from fellow breeders, whether it be judges or ringside observers. All agree that he meets the Saluki Standard of a moderate hound ‘giving the impression of grace and symmetry and of great speed and endurance coupled with strength and activity to enable it to kill gazelle or other quarry over deep sand or rocky mountains. The expression should be dignified and gentle with deep, faithful, far-seeing eyes.’

Multi SBIS Am Can Ch Lorrequer Kharyder

Multi SBIS Am Can Ch Lorrequer Kharyder

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Freespirits As You Like It – aka Jesse

April 25, 2011

Very proud of one of Ryder’s young son’s Jesse who was WD/BOW/BOS over specials and BPIG at the Guelph KC Shows in Ontario this past weekend. Bred and Owned by Mary White, Jesse is just ten months old and is out of her lovely Saluki Am Can Ch Canapus Anastasia AOM, aka Annie.

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Ryder enjoying a rare spring day.

April 25, 2011

Visiting with his son Jesse, Ryder got to explore new territory and take in the view.

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Eating a hug

March 24, 2011

Check out this link from Al Preiss’ webpage – this sounds so delicious. http://scribbled-down.com/home/2011/03/24/it’s-like-eating-a-hug/

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Hermione goes swimming

December 29, 2010

Session three of Hermione’s Swim Therapy. She is doing very well and gaining confidence with every visit.

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Multi Ch Lorrequer Kamal Will al Quadar

November 15, 2010

After an impressive show career as a young adult (see his show record below picture)  Kamal is now turning his attention to being a father. He sired a litter of 12 puppies by Bassira Yrtep on July 4th 2010 and is to be bred in 2011 to Ch Dabka’s Isis. Kamal is owned, shown and [...]

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