Pharaoh s Scribe J U L Y Baran

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1 Pharaoh s Scribe J U L Y Baran

2 Pharaoh s Scribe J U L Y I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : President s 2 Message On the Cover DC KAMARAJ AL-DABARAN, FCH, ROM Baron was born May 5, 1985 to breeder, owner Marilyn Smith in New Hampshire. He was the first AKC field and bench (dual) champion for our breed when he completed his AKC FC in He was also one of the first PHCA Register of Merit Sires along with his sire Ch Merymut Achilles, LCM. Both these dogs received their ROM s in 1998, the first year our club awards were in effect. See more pictures and information on Baran on pages 7 and 8. Announcements 3 Specialty Updates 4 Committees 5 Cover Story 7 20 Years Ago... 9 From the Gazette 10 PHCA Officers & Board of Directors Western Results 11 Western Critique 13 Financial Report 18 New AKC Titles 21 Parting Shots 23 Officers President Vice President Mrs. Cynthia Guinn North 175th Drive, Surprise, AZ , crquinn@cox.net Mr. Robert Newman Esq E 17th Str., Suite 212, Santa Ana, CA , TheAnimalLawyer@aol.com Recording Mrs. Sheila Hoffman Secretary 121 Harmon Cove, Brighton, TN , Galadrialpharaohs@bigriver.net Corresponding Mrs. Rita Sacks Secretary PO Box , Leesburg, FL , LLAVENTHAL@aol.com Board of Directors Pam Haig 8019 Corryton Luttrell Rd, Corryton, TN 37721; ; miapharaohs@hugehes.net Marie Henke Silver Creek Road, Wadsworth, OH 44281; ; jomarapharaoh@aol.com Dr. Stephen Sipperly 1408 River Road, Selkirk, NY 12150; ; Hallamhounds@aol.com Linda Witt 424 Fraga Court, Martinez, CA 94533; , lindawitt21@yahoo.com

3 P A G E 2 The PHARAOHS SCRIBE is the official is the official newsletter of the Pharaoh Hound Club of America, Inc. and is published four (4) times a year on a quarterly basis. The opinions within are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views of the PHCA. This publication is available to members in good standing of the Pharaoh Hound Club of America only. Editor s Notes We hope you are enjoying the new format for The Scribe. Please feel free to send ideas or written stories for us to consider including in future issues. We'd like to include more "Getting to Know YOU" information about our members. This could include info about your Pharaoh Hounds and activities with them, what you do professionally and other hobbies or interests beyond the dogs. We hope to see and meet many of you at the National in Ohio next month. Co-editors, KEEP YOUR CURRENT You don t want to miss any important electronic mailings from the PHCA. If you did not receive the May issue of the Scribe via (and would like to), please Andrea (aschokke@d.umn.edu) to make sure your address is current. THANK YOU! Pam Haig and Sheila Hoffman President s Message Bill and I have just moved to Phoenix, Arizona at the hottest time of the year. I received a job offer I couldn t refuse so we dove into a life changing experience. As a result, the board didn t have a meeting via conference call in the second quarter. We will be meeting in person at the National in August and then hold a membership annual meeting as usual. We look forward to seeing many of you there. PHCA held a successful Western Regional Specialty in April. You will find the results in this issue Past and Upcoming events: Friday, July 1 - Eastern Specialty. The Eastern Specialty will be held in conjunction with the Hockamock Kennel Club in Wrentham, MA Sunday, July 3 - PHCA Supported Entry. PHCA is hosting a supported entry in Wrentham, MA in conjunction with the Wampanoag Kennel Club Sunday, July 24 - PHCA Supported Entry. PHCA is hosting a supported entry in Chatham, NY in conjunction with the Hudson River Valley Hound Association Wednesday, August 3 through Sunday, August 7 - PHCA National Specialty. The 2011 PHCA National Specialty will be in Canfield, OH MOTTO OF THE PHCA:...a great responsibility.. To keep faith with 5,000 years of true breeding...they must shun man s natural tendency to improve which so often in dog breeding terms means to alter out of all recognition *Quote originally adopted by the Pharaoh Hound Club United Kingdom July Upcoming events: April Western and National Specialty. The Western and National Specialties will be held in conjunction with Lake Matthews KC in Prado Park, Chino California Cynthia

4 New AKC Title for Therapy Dogs During the BOD meeting in May, the AKC Board reviewed a staff proposal for an AKC Therapy Dog title (THD). There was no Board objection and AKC will implement the following programs: AKC will issue a Therapy Dog title (THD) to purebred and mixed-breed dogs that are registered/listed with the AKC and meet the following criteria: (1) have been certified by a partici- pating therapy dog certification organizations and, (2) have performed a minimum of 50 community service visits as a therapy dog. This would be a suffix title. The title would be issued at the request of the owner who would fill out a title application form and submit documentation that the dog has met the criteria. There would be a fee of $20 for the issuance of the title. The AKC Therapy Dog title will also function as an advanced level of Canine Good Citizen, by providing an activity in which the dog will perform the skills on the CGC test in a therapy setting. The program will be launched June 27, For more information on this new title see details on the AKC website. CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) Numbers issued during the 2nd Quarter of 2011 KAMARAJ BIJA AIDA, CHIC #72331 HP , issued 4/11/2011, Owned by Margaret Worth NEFER-TEMU ROYALE SAPPHIRE SAMBA, CHIC#73045 HP , issued 5/25/2011, Owned by Michelle Carrillo and Emily Kerridge Announcements PHCA National/Western Specialties 2012 MARK YOUR CALENDARS Will be held in conjunction with Lake Matthews KC at Prado Park, Chino, California, April 27, 28 and 29, Superintendent Bradshaw Tentative Schedule Thursday, April 26th: Board Meeting, Meet & Greet Friday, April 27th: National (later A.M. ring) General Membership Educational Event/Meeting/Speaker National Banquet/Awards Saturday, April 28th: Western (A.M. ring time) National Lure Coursing (1-2 fields available) Western BBQ (TBD) Sunday, April 29th: Supported Entry **OB and Rally both Saturday and Sunday (one will be designated as the National event) Closest Airport Ontario International (minutes away) or LAX (1 hour away) Grounds park-like, average temp degrees with lots of shade More information will be coming in future newsletters and posted on the PHCA website.

5 National Specialty Updates P A G E 4 There have been a few changes: 1) The host hotel is now the Super 8 instead of the Quality Inn. They will honor our rates, room block, and one time pet fee. 2) The cluster is not offering Rally this year, so we are holding a Pharaoh Hound only match. The entry fee is only $5. We are hoping people that have never tried Rally will want to and will enter the triathlon!! I am now the secretary for that and the entry form was ed, but is also available on the website. 3) The coursing premium is available on the website. 4) We will have the same videographer as last year: Show Dog Video Pros. For more information contact Marie Henke (jomarspharaoh@aol.com). 5) We are still looking for raffle donations. Please send them to Marie. 6) The deadline for the worksheets is July 15th and the deadline for entries is July 20th. 7) Any other info: contact Meredith (jagr@comcast.net) TENTATIVE SCHEDULE PHCA National Specialty 2011 Canfield, Ohio Wednesday, August 3 Thursday, August 4 Friday, August 5 Saturday, July 2 Sunday, July Picnic at Haig motor home (5pm) All-breed show (Early ringtime requested) Boxed lunch at tent Obedience and Rally Board meeting (1-4pm) Meet and greet at Steamers (next to host hotel) (6-8pm) All-breed show (Early ringtime requested) Obedience and Rally Membership meeting (12-2pm) Education seminar (3-5pm) Fun & games with Bonnie Folz at the tent (6pm) PHCA National and Sweepstakes Triathalon conformation judging Costume contest Patella clinic (Dr. Payne) (1-2pm) Massage seminar (Maria) (2-4:30pm) Banquet & Raffle (6pm) at Antone es (~1 mile from hotel) PHCA Supported entry with sweepstakes Lure Coursing following breed judging Triathalon results Evening picnic on showgrounds MB-F Dog Show Superintendent: For additional information see the PHCA website or contact Meredith Wille at jagr@comcast.net

6 PHCA 2011 COMMITTEES Rescue Chairman: Pam Haig Members: Bonnie Folz, Marie Henke, Sheila Hoffman, Darci Kunard, Laurie Laventhall and Robert Newman. The primary responsibilities of the rescue committee are to locate and follow up on reports of any purebred Pharaoh Hound that might find itself displaced or in trouble. Once a report on such a dog is received, the committee shall make arrangements to obtain a definite ID of the dog to insure it is in fact a purebred Pharaoh. If a determination is made that the dog is a Pharaoh, then arrangements will be made through the committee and PHCA members, as required to get the dog picked up and transported to a suitable foster home until a permanent solution can be determined. The committee shall assist in locating potential adoptive homes and make sure these dogs receive a permanent microchip implantation prior to placement in a new home. The committee is also responsible for following up on these placements and being available to mentor the new owners, or provide the new owner with the name of a PHCA member in their area who can help with questions/problems. Health Chairman: Stephen Sipperly Members: Carmen Davis, Julie Gwin and Dr. Thom Haig, DVM Develop and distribute the PHCA health survey to club members every 2-3 years. Evaluate results of previous surveys; identify health areas in need of further research for the breed. Field inquiries from members of the PHCA about health concerns and categorize any articles sent from members about the health concerns. Provide support and articles (on health-related issues affecting Pharaoh Hounds) in each issue of the Scribe for the Health Issues Page. Health committee members, or the general membership, may write articles, but all articles need to be reviewed by the entire health committee prior to publication for content and correctness. Aid in evaluating any research studies which may benefit the health of the Pharaoh hound, and present information to the general membership in the Scribe or a separate mailing (depending on the timelines of the study). Education: Chairman: Rita Sacks Members: Pam Haig, Marie Henke, Sheila Hoffman, Laurie Laventhall, Libby Leone Committee was established in order to educate judges, aspiring judges, PHCA members and the general public. The original Committee formulated first the "PHCA Breed Brochure" and later "The Pharaoh Hound Illustrated Guide". Most of the present Committee put together the scripted slide show presentation that is currently being used for official PHCA approved judges seminars. The purpose of the Committee is to expose as many judges as possible to our presentation. Wherever possible, a Committee member will be a presenter for the host club and if that is not possible, the Chair will select a PHCA member to be a presenter with the approval of the rest of the Committee. It has been difficult to add to the Committee because of the high requirements necessary to meet the responsibility. Very few PHCA members, at this time, have enough experience, knowledge and impartiality to work on a committee that can actually help determine the direction of the breed. It requires someone with a minimum of 15 years, preferably 20, of Pharaoh Hound experience. Someone who has bred, without an outside co-breeder, at least four generations of champions. Also someone who is not heavily campaigning a Specials. This is hard come by, but it is what is needed. The committee members are considered Mentors for the breed and judges have begun to call these Mentors in order to get more breed information and to discuss questions regarding the standard. These consultations in no way replace attending a Breed Seminar, but they often serve to clarify any questionable issues that the judges may have regarding the Standard. Breeder Referral: Chairperson - Rita Laventhall Sacks Committee administers and distributes the PHCA Approved Breeders List. Breeders that are members in good standing with the PHCA should contact Mrs. Sacks for inclusion in the approved breeders list. You must adhere to the PHCA Code of Ethics in your breeding practices, permanently identify all puppies before they leave your home, and provide the rescue committee (Ms. Haig) with the identification numbers for each puppy you produce. Ways & Means: Chairman: Sheila Hoffman Member: Carmen Davis This committee is responsible for recommending items for resale in order to add proceeds for PHCA operation expenses. The committee is also responsible for the sale of these items and financial tracking of these transactions. Awards: Chairman: Sheila Hoffman Members: PHCA board of directors This committee evaluates the qualifications for the PHCA Awards and administration of the annual awards. PHCA Web Site: Chairman: Carmen Davis Members: Cynthia Guinn, Jane Hodnett Propose web content to the PHCA Board and maintain the site.

7 PHCA 2011 COMMITTEES P A G E 6 Code of Ethics: Chairman: Rita Sacks Members: Pam Haig This committee was established in order to formulate a Code of Ethics for the PHCA and makes any update recommendation to the PHCA board of directors. Challenge & Perpetual Trophy Coordinator: Stephen Sipperly 2004 board-appointed position to keep track of possession of sponsored trophies and club trophies and assist in coordination for deliver to the next specialty. Membership: Chairman: Jane Hodnett Members: current PHCA recording secretary The goal of the membership committee is to identify areas that may be capitalized on to attract interest in PHCA membership. The committee is also involved in recognizing Pharaoh Hounds that are active in service and performance areas and offer encouragement and support to their handlers for their efforts. Current agenda: 1. Draft letter to mail to individuals that are active in other areas of dog activities: therapy, obedience, agility, coursing, fly ball, tracking, etc. 2. Working in conjunction with the Website Committee on adding different areas to the PHCA website which would be more beneficial to members as well as non-members. By-laws: Members: Pam Haig, Sheila Hoffman, Robert Newman This committee reviews and recommends updates on the by-laws to the PHCA Board of Directors as needed.

8 From the Cover: DC Kamaraj Al-Dabaran, FCh, ROM DC Kamaraj Al-Dabaran, FCh, ROM was owned and bred by Marilyn Smith at Kamaraj kennels in New Hampshire. Marilyn has been actively involved in Pharaoh Hounds since Baran was by CH Merymet Achiles, ROM and out of CH Kamaraj Mejju Neves. Baran was a show dog from 11/24/85 thru 10/11/92. He finished his AKC Championship from the puppy dogs class and had his first Best of Breed win under Judge Mrs. G. Wanner from the puppy dog class. Marilyn had the pleasure of getting his first Group placement, 3rd, under Judge Mr R.Ward. She realized that was about all she could do on her own so enlisted the help of professional handler, Fred Olson. Fred and Baran were together for three year and were a great team. During his show career he accumulated-- 10 group 1 s, 20 group 2 s, 32 group 3 s, 23 group 4 s. This was a great accomplishment for the new "kid" or Breed in the Hound Group ring. Baran was the Pedigree Dog of the year in 1987 and He was number one All-Systems for most of his show days. Baran started Lure coursing after he retired from the show ring at age six. He became an ASFA field champion in April 1991 with a Best In Field and in November 1991 became an AKC Field Champion. Making him the 1st AKC Bench Champion to be an AKC Field Champion. This phase of his adventures was shortened because of a tumor on his front leg which eventually took him from me, despite surgery and chemo. Baran only was bred four times. One litter whelped July,1988 to Kamaraj Alaxandria Roo resulting in 4 males and 1 female. They went on the become Breed and Coursing Champions as well as an Agility Champion. On 9/14/93 Ch Kamaraj Flutterby whelped 4 Males and 2 Females with Baran as the sire. They also earned show and coursing titles including National Specialty Owner Handler winner, Ch Kamaraj Lukor's Karnak. Flutterby was also an Owner Handled National Specialty winner herself. I have truly been blessed with a Pharaoh Hound dog who accomplished everything I asked of him.

9 P A G E 8 DC Kamaraj Al-Dabaran, FCh, ROM He was also bred to Ch Beltara's Dark Temptation (whelped 9/12/87) and to CH Sakkara's Tirzah of Auten (whelped 11/8/88). Even though he was bred limited times, Baran qualified for his ROM with at least 14 AKC bench champions (5 of which were Dual CH), 6 field champions, two LCM s, one CD, a USDAA agility champion plus some offspring with CGC s and TT s. He was easy going with a sweet temperament. He lived to carry his stuffed bunny around the show sites. Baran was not only a "star" at home but also he co-starred in a video with Rex Trailer. And had a prominent part in the AKC video for the Pharaoh Hound. From Marilyn, Most people will understand when I say in the lifetime of breeding one can only expect a few outstanding puppies to come out of even the best laid plans. I have been truly blessed with a Pharaoh Hound dog who accomplished everything I asked of him. He was a dream to live with and passed these qualities on to his puppies in the show ring, on the coursing field, the obedience ring and the agility course. If it sounds like I am proud of my boy, I am. He was a joy to live with, to show and I still miss him. Thank you for this opportunity to remember a very wonderful time in my life. Marilyn M Smith, Kamaraj Pharaoh Hounds since 1975

10 2 0 Y E A R S A G O... I N P H A R A O H H O U N D H I S T O R Y In 1991 the PHCA Board of Directors was as follows: President: Constance Stawsz (NY) Vice president: Donald Delmore (CA) (Springdown) Treasurer: Sheila Hoffman (IL) (Galadrial) Corresponding Secretary: Rita Laventhall Sacks (NY) (Beltara) Recording Secretary: Roberta Kolisti (MA) Other Board Members: Joyce Martin (CA) (Shema) Edward Rees (PA) (Val-Ed) Marilyn Smith (NH) (Kamaraj) Kim Cooke (CT) In the time frame between April 1990 and March 1991, we had 30 new bench champions with a total of 319 CHs since AKC recognition in During the same time frame, there were 4 CD titles earned. Big news for Pharaoh Hounds at the time was that Ellen DeWolf and her Pharaoh CH Kamarah Pa-Ser Ramzakh, CD competed in the Eastern Gaines Regional for obedience. Pa-Ser was the first Pharaoh Hound to qualify for this competition. In 1990, we had 24 ASFA Field Champions, 5 ASFA LCMs and one ASFA LCM3. TOP BREEDERS for 1990 Marilyn Smith (Kamaraj) 5 champions W. Ress (Val-Ed) 4 champions L. Leone (Lileo s) 3 champions E. Mallard (Jokira) 3 champions J. Marin (Shema s) 3 champions G. Brown (Pine Acres ) 3 champions TOP DOG for 1990, Breed & All-Breed CH Shema s Khara Mia The 1991 National Specialty (PHCA s 3rd National) was held with the Thanksgiving Classic in West Springfield, MA, on November This was our first specialty to have conformation, obedience and lure coursing all at the same location. Highest Scoring Pharaoh Hound in obedience was Rohan s Radar of the March, CD owned by Marcia Cavan & James Salois. There were two lure coursing trials hosted and bitch, Shema s Kharasmatic owned by Rachel Lachow and Joyce Martin won BOB both days. The breed entry was 29 Pharaoh Hounds judged by Dr. Robert Indeglia. BOB CH Beltara s Pantooset Oberon bred by Rita sacks & Laurie Laventhall owned by Gary Reed BOS CH Shema s Khara Mia bred by Joyce Martin owned by Pam Hanson & Joyce Martin BOW, WB Kamaraj Flutterby bred and owned by Marilyn Smith from the bred by class WD Galadrial s Trickster bred and owned by Sheila Hoffman Best Stud Dog CH Kamaraj Al-Dabaran bred and owned by Marilyn Smith The annual meeting was attended by 23 members from across the country and six guests. An interesting fact is that the PHCA treasury at the time had a balance of less than $ The second Western Specialty was held on July 26, 1991 at Lompoc, CA. The judge was Mrs. Isabell Stoffers with an entry of 58 Pharaoh Hounds. Julie Holm was our ring steward! BOB CH Shema s Khara Mia, FCh bred by Joyce Martin owned by Pam Hanson (now Haig) & Joyce Martin BOS CH PhaerErin s The Magician, FCh bred by Sheila Hoffman, John Fitzpatrick & Don Delmore owned by John Fitzpatrick & Don Delmore BOW, WB Shema s Kaptivating Kayla bred by Marta Peterson and Joyce Martin owned by Alice Baker & Joyce Martin WD Lileo s Khonsu bred by Libby Leone and Stormy Hatley owned by Libby Leone Veteran bitch CH Beltara s Twyla of K azar bred by Rita Sacks and Laurie Laventhall owned by MC and Kay Durr Best Stud Dog CH Shema s Y-E Five-0, CD bred Joyce & George Martin owned by Randall Bullard and Joyce Martin Best Brood Bitch CH Shema s Khara Khara, CD, FCH bred and owned by Joyce & George Martin Next time another year rolls by, Sheila Hoffman

11 Kiss of Allah Reprinted from the December 2000 AKC Gazette By Pharaoh Hound Gazette Columnist Rita Laventhall Sacks P A G E 1 0 Just as I felt secure that a particular Bete Noir of mine had been safely laid to rest, never to be heard from again, it sneaked out and shocked me out of my complacency. It reminded me that if you wait long enough, history will, unfortunately, repeat itself. It has been almost 15 years since I first wrote about the expressions Kiss of Allah and Touch of Allah when referring to the markings on a Pharaoh Hound. Someone had used the words Kiss of Allah to describe the small white marking on the center of the dog s skull. I strongly objected to the use of these expressions. Many breeders agreed with me, and within a short time, the expressions were no longer politically correct. The expression resurfaced recently at a dog show, when the breeder/owner proudly referred to the white marking on her Pharaoh Hound puppy s head as the beautiful Kiss of Allah. This may be a proper description of white markings on the heads of dogs of other breeds, but it appears nowhere in the Pharaoh Hound Standard, and its use does not serve our breed well. The Standard reads as follows, with regard to white on the head: Slim white snip on centerline of face permissible. The key word here is permissible. It is not desirable but only permissible. The small white spot, or teardrop, or slim line of white referred to by some as Touch or Kiss of Allah is neither desirable nor undesirable. It is simply permissible. To romanticize this feature by means of a charismatic expression is to actively, though subtly, promote the permissible to become the desirable, particularly in the eyes of the novice. It is just a short road to travel from the breeder who sells the dog with the Kiss of Allah as having greater show potential than those who have not, to the ignorant breeder who attempts to breed such dogs because they have become popular. Can t you almost hear, My dog has the Kiss of Allah. Does yours? We should keep in mind that white markings on the Pharaoh Hound head often accompany excessive white on the rest of the dog, such as too much white on the chest or white on toes creeping up to become socks. I have also seen it accompany flecking, which is undesirable. My advice to breeders who produce a lot of white in their Pharaoh Hounds is that they should avoid getting locked in to these variations of markings to the point where, over the passage of time, they consider anything else to be incorrect. (I suddenly realize I have described kennelblindness, a serious affliction.) We must keep to the Standard in every way possible, and not bend it to suit a particular dog or particular trait that has appeared. We must beware of romantic terminology, which sneaks in to corrupt the Standard and the breed.

12 The Pharaoh Hound Club of America, Inc Western Regional Specialty FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES (4-3) Oak Canyon Park Silverado, CA From the superintendent website Judge: Mr. Hank Nave BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES MIA BAKHU SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY OF HALLAM, HP , 5/2/10. Breeders: Pam Haig, Robert Newman Esq. and Longlesson Knl. By DC Hallam Churuka s Limited Edition, MC, LCx, CGC x DC Mia Churuka Bright Side Of Life, MC. Robert Newman, Pam Haig, D. Carota and L. Witt BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKES MIA-BAKHU HANKY PANKY, HP , 5/2/10. Breeders: Pam Haig and Robert Newman. By DC Hallam-Churuka Limited Edition x DC Mia Churuka Bright Side Of Life. Meredith Wille and Pam Haig VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES (2-2) Judge: Mr. Hank Nave BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES DC NEFER-TEMU MIA SAMBASONIC, RE, SC, HP , 6/5/03. Breeders: Emily Kerridge and Pam Haig. By DC Farao Anubis Ramses, SC x DC Shema s Mia Sizzling Samba, RA, SC. Emily Kerridge BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES DC NEFER-TEMU MIA SAMBA DE JANEIRO, SC, HP , 6/5/03. Breeders: E. Kerridge and P. Haig. By DC Farao Anubis Ramses, SC x DC Shema s Mia Sizzling Samba, SC. Cheryl McDermott, DVM, E. Kerridge, J. Sutton and R. Sutton REGULAR CLASSES ( ) Judge: Mrs. Helen Winski Stein BOB CH GALADRIAL S AURORA RED DU CIEL, RA, SC, BN, HP , 4/7/08. BITCH Breeders: Sheila Hoffman and Elizabeth Richardson. By Ch. Farao Anubis Apollo Of Lileo, SC, RN x Ch. Galadrial s Southern Comfort. Shawna Swanson and Sheila Hoffman BOS DC HALLAM CHURUKA S LIMITED EDITION, MC, LCX, HP , 6/11/05. DOG Breeders: D. Carota, S. Sipperly, L. Witt and N. Sowerbutts. By DC Farao Anubis Ramses, SC x Ch. Mia-Churuka Unchained Melody, SC. Marlene Youell, Robert Newman, Dominic Carota and Stephen Sipperly SEL DC CHURUKA MIA EVAN ELPUS OF HALLAM, HP , 6/11/05. DOG Breeders: Dominic P. Carota, Stephen Sipperly, Linda Witt, N. Sowerbutts. By DC Farao Anubis Ramses, SC x Ch. Mia-Churuka Unchained Melody, SC. Linda & Greg Witt and Pam Haig SEL DC NEFER-TEMU MIA SAMBA DE JANEIRO, SC, HP , 6/5/03. BITCH Breeders: E. Kerridge and P. Haig. By DC Farao Anubis Ramses, SC x DC Shema s Mia Sizzling Samba, SC. Cheryl McDermott, DVM, E. Kerridge, J. Sutton and R. Sutton

13 The Pharaoh Hound Club of America, Inc Western Regional Specialty FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 P A G E 1 2 Oak Canyon Park Silverado, CA From the superintendent website REGULAR CLASSES (results continued from previous page) AOM CH NEFER-TEMU VOU TE CONTAR, HP , 1/29/10. DOG Breeder/Owner. By DC Nefer-Temu Mia SambaSonic, RE, SC x DC Nefer-Temu Sambandrea, RE, SC. Emily Kerridge BOW/WD MIA BAKHU SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY OF HALLAM, HP , 5/2/10. Breeders: Pam Haig, Robert Newman Esq. and Longlesson Knl. By DC Hallam Churuka s Limited Edition, MC, LCx, CGC x DC Mia Churuka Bright Side Of Life, MC. Robert Newman, Pam Haig, D. Carota and L. Witt RWD/Best Puppy MIA S BAKHU RISKY BUSINESS OF HALLAM, HIC, HP , 5/2/10. Breeders: Pam Haig, Robert Newman Esq. and Longlesson Knl. By BIS SBIS NBIF DC Hallam Churuka s Limited Edition, MC, LCX, CGC x DC Mia Churuka Bright Side Of Life, MC. Darci Kunard WB MIA-BAKHU HANKY PANKY, HP , 5/2/10. Breeders: Pam Haig and Robert Newman. By DC Hallam-Churuka Limited Edition x DC Mia Churuka Bright Side Of Life. Meredith Wille and Pam Haig RWB NEFER-TEMU ROYALE SAPPHIRE SAMBA, HP , 2/14/09. Breeders: Crystal Moore and Emily Kerridge. By DC Nefer-Temu Mia Sambasonic, RE, SC x Ch. Nefer-Temu Flying Amaretto, SC. Emily Kerridge and Michelle Carrillo PHCA Lure Coursing Results (April 16, 2011) BEST IN FIELD: "Wave" (CH Nefer-Temu Vou Te Contar) Open class winner: "Wave" (CH Nefer-Temu Vou Te Contar) Special class winner: "Elliot" (DC Hallam Churuka's Limited Edition, MC, LCX) Veteran class winner: "Sonic" (DC Nefer-Temu Mia Sambasonic, RE, SC)

14 Critique from the PHCA Western Regional Specialty By Helen Winski Stein It was a great pleasure to judge the Pharaoh Hound Club of America Western Regional Specialty on April 15, As a Sighthound breeder, I am looking for a balanced dog with the correct angles, lines and curves for his breed, with no exaggeration in structure or in movement. I want the impression of grace, power and speed in any Sighthound, and your standard calls for this as well. I want to see a Pharaoh Hound with long bladed bone, good balance and symmetry, a long Houndy head with large expressive properly set ears and sound easy movement. I was happy to see that the dogs entered at this specialty fit that description. The Pharaoh Hounds were presented in fit and athletic condition, and even the lovely Veterans were alert and eager to move around the ring. The Dog Classes were quite nice, and I awarded Winners Dog to the BBE Dog, who I thought appeared young but quite together. He had a lovely arch of neck and a beautiful, long expressive head with gorgeous ears. Quite fluid in movement and when he stopped after gaiting, he was very confident and primitive looking. Reserve Winners Dog (I now see from looking at the catalog) was his littermate from the 9-12 Puppy Dog class. Again a dog with beautiful type, sound moving and alert in expression. The WD was also Best of Winners. The class bitches were also very Houndy and elegant, very lovely girls. For Winners Bitch I selected the winner of the 9-12 Puppy class. This classy bitch has a lovely shape with long elegant neck, large beautiful ears and the intelligent expression of a Huntress. In the Winners class she carried herself beautifully in spite of the increasing heat of the day. She stood confidently on her own and moved with happy grace. (A littermate to WD and RWD? I think so). The Reserve Winners Bitch really was also quite competitive nicely balanced, pretty head, ears and eye, and very strong on the move. The five Veterans in their various classes were in great shape and it is gratifying to see that the shape and the look of your breed has not changed much since these Veterans were young. Your breeders seem for the most part to have stayed with the breed standard and rarely given in to exaggeration in shape and shortness of leg. The Best of Breed competition was a great class! There were many strong competitors who didn t receive awards wish I could have given more awards as there were several very nice ones left out of the ribbons. Best of Breed was a bitch who I felt had the proper elegant and strong balance, a lovely long arched neck and a beautiful head. Her large mobile ears were part of the beautiful breed type this bitch exhibited. Best Opposite Sex also was beautiful in type and movement, long neck, lovely head and ears. Both were strong athletic movers with great confidence and pride. I also awarded Select Dog, Select Bitch and one Award of Merit (WISH I could have had 3 AOMs to award!) to Pharaoh Hounds who in my opinion were noble, elegant animals with beautiful lines and proper balance. Thank you for inviting me judge this lovely specialty show. Helen Winski Stein

15 PAGE Best of Breed: CH GALADRIAL S AURORA RED DU CIEL, RA, SC, BN Best Veteran: DC MIA S FIRESTORM MC LCX LCM GRC (Trophy retired this year at the Western Specialty after 3 wins) 14

16 Best of Opposite Sex: DC HALLAM CHURUKA S LIMITED EDITION, MC, LCX Select: DC CHURUKA MIA EVAN ELPUS OF HALLAM

17 P A G E 1 6 Best of Winners / Winners Dog: MIA BAKHU SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY OF HALLAM Winners Bitch: MIA-BAKHU HANKY PANKY

18 Western Hound Association of S CA Saturday, April 16, 2011 Judge: Dr. Anne Gallant Sweeps Judge: Julie Mueller Best of Breed: DC Hallam's Ethan Ramel, MC owned by Stephen Sipperly & Dominic Carota Best of Opposite: CH Galadrial's Aurora Red du Ciel, SC, RA, BN owned by Shawna Swanson & Sheila Hoffman Select Dog: DC Churuka Mia Evan Elpus of Hallam owned by Lida & Greg Witt & Pam Haig Select Bitch: CH Churuka Mia Ruadh The Day At Mirare owned by Theresa Harper, A Farro, L. Witt and P Haig Winner's Dog/ Best of Winners: Mia Bakhu's Sleeping With The Enemy Of Hallam owned by Robert Newman, Pam Haig, D. Carota & L. Witt Reserve Winner's Dog: Kamaraj Achillies Ibi owned by Phinney & George Gednar Winner's Bitch: Mia-Bakhu Hanky Panky owned by Meredith Wille & Pam Haig Reserve Winner's Bitch: Kr'msun Nefer-Temu Constant Craving owned by Cheryl McDermott, DVM, E Kerridge & R. Sutton Best in Puppy Sweeps: Mia Bakhu's Sleeping With The Enemy Of Hallam owned by Robert Newman, Pam Haig, D. Carota & L. Witt BOS in Puppy Sweeps: Mia-Bakhu Hanky Panky owned by Meredith Wille & Pam Haig Western Hound Association of S CA Sunday, April 17, 2011 Judge: Mrs. Bette Ahrens Primavera Sweeps Judge: Mr. Timothy Robbins Best of Breed: DC Nefer-Temu Sambandrea, RN, SC owned by Emily Kerridge Best of Opposite: DC Hallam's Ethan Ramel, MC owned by Stephen Sipperly & Dominic Carota Select Dog: CH Mia Bakhu's Sleeping With The Enemy Of Hallam owned by Robert Newman, Pam Haig, D. Carota & L. Witt Select Bitch: CH Galadrial's Aurora Red du Ciel, SC, RA, BN owned by Shawna Swanson & Sheila Hoffman Winner's Dog: Kamaraj Achillies Ibi owned by Phinney & George Gednar Reserve Winner's Dog: Mia s Bakhu Risky Business of Hallam owned by Darci Kunard Winner's Bitch/Best of Winners: Kr'msun Nefer-Temu Constant Craving owned by Cheryl McDermott, DVM, E Kerridge & R. Sutton Reserve Winner's Bitch: Mia-Bakhu Hanky Panky owned by Meredith Wille & Pam Haig Best in Puppy Sweeps/Puppy Group 2: Mia Bakhu's Sleeping With The Enemy Of Hallam owned by Robert Newman, Pam Haig, D. Carota & L. Witt BOS in Puppy Sweeps: Mia-Bakhu Hanky Panky owned by Meredith Wille & Pam Haig

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22 New Titles from AKC (March May 2011) Congratulations! Dog Title Dog Name Sex Date Titled Owners Name Master Agility Champion TC Galadrial's Bija Zeke CD RE MC D 4-Mar-11 Sheila Hoffman Agility Excellent DC Naha Galadrial's Natural Blonde RA SC AX AXJ B 6-Mar-11 Sheila Hoffman & Lew Hoffman Champion CH Mirage's Kiya At Brandweer JC B 13-Mar-11 Lesley L Schreuder & Juanita J Spragg Rally Novice Charmedwons Heart Of Freedom RN D 19-Mar-11 Annie M Hammer & Julie Gwin Field Champion DC C'Shani Nafre Tal Sannat SC B 19-Mar-11 Jerrilyn Gates & Phillip Qualls Senior Courser HALLAM'S IKO IKO OF PHAETHAN SC B 20-Mar-11 Katherine Smith Master Courser CH Nefer-Temu Flying Amaretto MC B 20-Mar-11 Crystal Moore & Emily Kerridge Open Agility Preferred Master Agility Excellent Open Agility Jumper Preferred FC MACH4 C's Jamilah Fatima RE SC OAP OJP MXF B 20-Mar-11 Debbie Cooper & Barth Clooten FC C's Jameel King Ramses SC MX MXJ XF D 20-Mar-11 John Geraci & Sharon Geraci FC MACH4 C's Jamilah Fatima RE SC OAP OJP MXF B 20-Mar-11 Debbie Cooper & Barth Clooten Grand Champion GCH DC Churuka Mia Caught Red Handed SC D 26-Mar-11 Linda Witt & Greg Witt Rally Novice DC Sharqiya American Allstar RN SC D 26-Mar-11 Emily Kerridge & Crystal Moore Agility Excellent Preferred Excellent Agility Jumper Preferred FC MACH4 C's Jamilah Fatima RE SC AXP AJP MXF B 1-Apr-11 Debbie Cooper & Barth Clooten FC MACH4 C's Jamilah Fatima RE SC AXP AJP MXF B 1-Apr-11 Debbie Cooper & Barth Clooten Rally Novice Nefer-Temu Samba Sabia RN B 2-Apr-11 Tabitha Perry & Emily Kerridge & Alex Boxall Junior Courser Tiara Ne-Kabu Ma'At C'Rena JC B 9-Apr-11 Diane Conyers & Kimberly A Grega Senior Courser DC Kamaraj Achilles Xanthus SC D 9-Apr-11 Marilyn M Smith Field Champion DC Kamaraj Achilles Xanthus SC D 9-Apr-11 Marilyn M Smith Senior Courser CH Kamaraj Achilles Titan Th-E-Brod SC D 10-Apr-11 Ben Brodeur & Moe Brodeur Senior Courser GCH CH Tiara Nekabu Show Me The Bunny SC B 10-Apr-11 Bonnie Folz & Jan Ault & Kim Grega Lure Courser Excellent DC Zafis Dinja SC LCX B 10-Apr-11 Jan Butterworth Rally Novice CH Lileo Sunset Kaleidoscope RN B 15-Apr-11 Jayme Jones & Libby Isabella Leone Rally Novice CH Nefer-Temu Never Say Never RN SC D 15-Apr-11 Michelle Carrillo & Emily Kerridge Champion CH Mia Bakhu Sleeping With The Enemy Of Hallam D 16-Apr-11 Robert Newman & Linda Witt & Pam Haig & Dominic Carota Grand Champion GCH CH Galadrial's Aurora Red Du Ciel BN RA SC B 16-Apr-11 Shawna Swanson & Sheila Hoffman

23 New AKC Titles Congratulations! Dog Title Dog Name Sex Date Titled Owners Name P A G E 2 2 Beginner Novice FC Desertphoenix Emerald Warrior BN RA SC NA D 16-Apr-11 Bekki L Pina & Laura Hughes-Williams Senior Courser Charmedwons Que-Sera-Sera SC B 16-Apr-11 Julie J Gwin & Judy L Rucker Master Courser DC Hallam's Phisher Of Bekaby MC D 16-Apr-11 Vickie Bellitto & Stephen F Sipperly Champion CH Kamaraj Achilles Ibi D 17-Apr-11 Robin Phinney & George F Bednar Grand Champion GCH DC Nefer-Temu Sambandrea RE SC B 17-Apr-11 Emily Kerridge Senior Courser Kr'Msun Nefer-Temu Constant Craving SC B 23-Apr-11 Field Champion DC Kr'msun Nefer-Temu Long Overdue RN SC D 23-Apr-11 Cheryl McDermott D.V.M. & Jocelyn M Higa-Sutton & Randy W Sutton & Emily Kerridge Cheryl McDermott D.V.M. & Randy W Sutton & Emily Kerridge Senior Courser CH Nefer-Temu Vou Te Contar SC D 24-Apr-11 Emily Kerridge Senior Courser Sendji Nefer-Temu Horus's Rogue SC D 30-Apr-11 Cynthia Guinn & William A Martin Champion CH Sovrin Hallam Sankofa B 7-May-11 Nancy Sowerbutts Beginner Novice DC Hallam's Bakhu Ra Qena BN RN MC D 7-May-11 Robert Newman Beginner Novice GCH DC Hallam's Phorest Of Bekaby BN RA MC LCX3 D 7-May-11 Robert Newman & Dominic P Carota & Stephen Sipperly Senior Courser CH Kamaraj Achilles Ibi SC D 7-May-11 Robin Phinney & George F Bednar Champion CH Charmedwons Que-Sera-Sera SC B 8-May-11 Julie J Gwin & Judy L Rucker Champion CH Kr'Msun Nefer-Temu Constant Craving SC B 8-May-11 Cheryl McDermott D.V.M. & Jocelyn M Higa-Sutton & Randy W Sutton & Emily Kerridge Junior Courser Hallam's Jake Of Arolet JC D 8-May-11 Dr. Stephen Sipperly & Dominic P Carota Junior Courser Hallam's Juno Of Arolet JC D 8-May-11 Dr. Stephen Sipperly & Dominic P Carota Junior Courser Mia's Bakhu Risky Business Of Hallam JC D 8-May-11 Darci Kunard & Matt Kunard Champion CH Najahari's Halley's Legacy B 15-May-11 Rick L Davis & Sharon Yost Field Champion DC Nefer-Temu Flying Amaretto MC B 21-May-11 Crystal Moore & Emily Kerridge Master Courser DC Sendji Nefer-Temu Saturn-Phoebe MC B 22-May-11 Cynthia Guinn & William Martin Grand Champion GCH DC Hallam's Gysai Gabriel MC LCX D 28-May-11 Tom Severino & Dominic Carota & Stephen Sipperly & Mary Severino Rally Novice DC Kamaraj Nerak Ibn Ramz Nitro RN MC LCX2 D 28-May-11 George Molloy & Lizbeth Molloy Senior Courser CH Kamaraj Achilles Balius SC B 28-May-11 Marilyn M Smith Senior Courser Mia's Bakhu Risky Business Of Hallam SC D 28-May-11 Darci Kunard & Matt Kunard Master Courser DC Bija Order Of The Phoenix MC D 28-May-11 Margaret Worth & Jason Ramsey Champion CH Hallam Farao Anubis Elodie Ramzi B 29-May-11 Dominic P Carota & Stephen F. Sipperly Senior Courser CH Sunwinds Desrtphenx Ez Rider SC D 29-May-11 Laura Hughes-Williams & Judy L Rucker

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