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8/20/08 ~ I am writing this news with a heavy heart this day...Please join Ruwach Salukis, Shiva's Saluki, and John Cohee & Tajia Taylor with sending Ch. Shiva's Aries Shikadin over "Rainbow Bridge".  John Cohee and Tajia Taylor owned "Aries" together.  With the love and guidance of John & Rachel Cohee, Tajia Taylor started handling "Aries" in 2000 and finished him in May 2004.  Tajia & Aries made a great team for a young girl just starting out in the Saluki breed.

A quote from Tajia's Jr page; "I was so very proud of him; as well as myself.  This was my first major accomplishment with the breed."

"Thank you my friend for showing me the way and being such a wonderful and patient dog as I learned the ropes with you at a very young age.  You taught me a lot!"  Love Tajia

8/10/08 ~ News Flash - Hot off the email line!  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! goes out to Starr White.  Windstorm Ruwach CoCo Chanel JC is now a Canadian Champion. She finished her Canadian Championship at the Eastern Regional Saluki Club of Canada Specialty this weekend.

Also, in this great news comes the fantastic news of "Memphis" taking BOB and Group 3 her first time out as a Special.  CONGRATULATIONS Starr and Mary Jane.
7/21/08 ~ HOT...HOT...HOT ~ how HOT can any of "ATHENA" or "ELI" children & grandchildren get this year?  keep tuning in to see - check this news out!
7/21/08Congratulations Mary Jane & Starr!  "Memphis" was WB at the Canadian National Specialty and is now a Canadian Champion.  "Memphis" is an "Eli" daughter.
 
Thank you Marie Anti and Lin for these wonderful photos.
7/20/08  "Kumar" was WD at the Canadian National Specialty.  He is now a Canadian Champion as well as an American Champion. Congratulations Susan & Marilyn!
        WD & BOW at the Western Gazehound Specialty in B.C. Canada
       WD at the Saluki Club of Canada's National Specialty in B.C. Canada
       WD at the Sighthound Club of B.C. Specialty

"Lexx", Dadaelis Monab T'Cai Reflections, son of "Tirzah" and grandson of "Athena" was RWD from the 6 - 9 Month and Best Puppy at two of the Specialties. 
"Bliss", Dadaelis T'Cai Rapture, daughter of "Tirzah" and granddaughter of "Athena" was RWB at two of the Specialties.
7/1/08 ~ Just in!!!!  Ruwach's Maserati By & Bye-Bye, "Mario" picked up 1 point at the OK shows.  This is great; as the entries are not that big!  Karen is hoping for bigger entries in Houston.
6/29/08 ~ HOT News - "Phedre" (Dadaelis Kushiel's Chosen of T'Cai) was Best of Winners for a 3 point major.  Phedre is from the Cairo x Tirzah litter and is a granddaughter of Ch Shiva's Athena Shikadin.  Also, Apollo (Dadaelis Monab Appollo) was WD for a 3 point major.
6/24/08 ~ Just received FANTASTIC NEWS...Ruwach's Maserati By & Bye-Bye, "Mario" took WD / BOW / BOS at the Denton Kennel Club in May 2008.  Great job of handling goes out to Karen Black.
6/20/08 ~ CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! goes out to Susan Manthou and Marilyn Brown.

The Cairo x Tirzah son "Jamil" - Dadaelis Kushiel's Scion of T'Cai won both of his classes and was BOS in the Sweepstakes, under judge Gina Hayden.

Kumar had been moved up as a Special & won the first "Award of Merit" at the Willamette Valley Saluki Club Specialty in Canby, OR., under judge Brian Duggan.  There was 15 dogs - 17 bitches and 10 Specials, plus veterans.
Congratulations goes out to Susan & Marilyn!!!!!!!!!  Just got word that "Kumar", Dadaelis Bzantium Ritu Kumar earned his last point.  He is now the 2nd in the litter to finish.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to everyone at the SCOA Nationals in Lexington, KY. Here's the news FLASH...

6/7/08  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! goes out to Andrew Wood, Jr. for winning Best Opposite Sex in the Breed ring with "Merlin", Ch. Ruwach Levi Strauss.  Andrew Wood is just 13 years old and held his dog & himself together to make it to the top.  "Everyone was on the edge of their seats as the Judge, Mrs. Karen Fisher stood between DC Doubletime Dot's Numero Una SC and Ch. Ruwach Levi Strauss.  Mrs. Fisher awarded the BOB to DC Doubletime Dot's Numero Una SC.  She then awarded the BOW to Windstorm Shalom After All.  Ch. Denali's Kenai Fjords was given an "Award of Merit".

Quote from Andrew Woods mom:  "Thank you Sharon T. Gause for co-owning "Merlin" with Andrew and standing by us to help with him and Tajia with "Kadin".  Without your wonderful Salukis and guidance, we wouldn't have made it this far.
6/6/08  Congratulations to Jack & Mary Jane Helder and Randy & Starr White.  "Memphis", Windstorm Shalom After All,  was Winners Bitch, BOW, and Best Bred By Exhibitor.  Her sire is Ch. Ruwach's Smooth As Cilk, our wonderful "Eli".  Earlier quote from Mary Jane Helder:  "Memphis ran in her first trial and BOB of course.  She is my joy making my life full of her mischief and exuberance.  I am a very lucky lady.  Thank you for allowing "Eli" to come into our lives with a wonderful breeding.  "Flame" continues to burn her way across the landscape in several venues and our boy plays with the autistic and helps kids learn to read.  3 remarkable puppies."

 Congratulations to Randy & Starr White, as Windstorm Ruwach CoCo Chanel took 4th in the Open Bitch class out of 38 total in this class.
6/5/08  Ch Ruwach Levi Strauss earned his JC title and ran beautifully.  Even with the Lure came undone; he stayed right in the corner looking for it to go. 

Our JR's did a fantastic job showing in the JR Showmanship ring and handling dogs & bitches for other owners/breeders in the "Dog" & "Bitch" rings.

Congratulations to Mara Utterback for winning the Open Senior.  Tajia Taylor was the only other JR in the class and was proud that her Best Friend won.

Destany Navaro won the Open Intermediate class.  Andrew Wood, Jr. took third.

Christina Roberts, Jr. Handler for Jane Worthington, won Best Jr. Handler.

 6/4/08  Congratulations to Marilyn Brown & Bobbi Mason.  Bobbi Mason has "Tweed", Dadaelis T'Cai Lazeez Alwan and his sister, Dadaelis T'Cai Rabiah.  Rabiah won her class of 20 and then went on to win BOS in Sweepstakes.  They are from the Cairo x Tirzah litter.  The Best in Sweeps winner was Az Bahja The Fountainhead and is owned by Bill & Sue Flynn.

 Dadaelis T'Cai Rabiah ~ Best Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes - 7 months old.
5/25/08 ~ Join Ruwach Saluki in Congratulating Marilyn Brown and Bobbi Mason.  The dark sabled fawn smooth boy from the Cairo x Tirzah litter, "Tweed" won Best in Sweeps and then WD for a 3 point major.
5/18/08 ~ Please join me in wishing a Great Big "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Sharon and Andrew. 
5/17/08 ~ Look out Mario's on a roll!  He took BOB in Lure Coursing at the Trinity Valley Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Texas under Ian Davies.
5/11/08 ~ Congratulations to Mario!!!!  Ruwach's Maserati By & Bye-Bye earned WD/BOW/BOS for a point at the Denton Kennel Club under Gary Doerge.
5/15/08 ~ Check this out!  Kumar and Drachma out for a fun filled day of coursing.
5/4//08 ~ Congratulations to Kumar for earning another point at the Olympia KC.  One point left to earn and we'll have the next Champion in the litter.
5/10/08 ~ Join us in Congratulating the new owners of Ruwach Heart Throb, Ruwach Hearts A Flame, and Ruwach Hearts A Fire.  Enjoy them as much as we have enjoyed watching them grow.  Please send pictures to continue with their pages and any show report updates.
5/4/08 ~ Tajia got to bring "Arrow" home and is having a wonderful time with him.  His first night with her was good.  The usual quiet down time and drift off to sleep.  It's a good thing that Tajia's up early to get ready for school, because he had her up right when her alarm clock went off.

The other 3 boys will be leaving this coming Saturday for their new homes.
4/26/08 ~ The puppies are now 10 weeks old and rambunctious as ever.   Ruwach Trueheart is in his "Forever" new home now.  He is owned by Rita Figg, who also owns Ch. Ruwach Good Luck Charm.
4/20/08 ~ Congratulations to Destany and Ch Ruwach Teddy Bear.  Destany & Teddy took the Breed class today.  Both looked absolutely wonderful and worked together as the TEAM that they have always been.  Happy Birthday Destany!

Congratulations to Jane Worthington also for taking the 3 point major on Denali's North Star El Monab - "Shaun" today.  Happy Birthday to Ms. Jane from the Ruwach Kennel.
3/29/08 ~ Congratulations to Shagar and Mara, they got BOW at the Palmetto show.
3/29/08 ~ New puppy pictures are posted in the photo gallery.
3/22/08 ~ The puppies are now 5 weeks old and growing quick.  They all look wonderful and Netanya is a fantastic "Mom".
2/14/08 ~ NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!  The puppies are here!  Simon x Netanya litter was born on this wonderful day.  5 boys & 1 girl, all are 'tri' feathered.  Please see the "Photo Gallery" for pictures.

1/16 & 1/17/08 ~ Congratulations Kumar and Drachma on earning your JC titles.  Kumar is the first in his litter to earn such a wonderful title.  Keep up the great work.  Thanks Susie for the update info on both of them.
1/14/08 ~ NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Netanya has had the pups and all are doing well.  We have 5 boys and 1 girl.  All are 'Tri's'.  Pictures will be taken and posted this weekend, on the "Puppies" page and also in the "Gallery".
1/10/08 ~ Ch Ruwach Teddy Bear JC took BIF in Brooksville, FL this day.  CONGRATULATIONS!
1/10/08 ~ Just heard that CoCo took WB & BOW this weekend at the SCOA Regional for a 5 point major.  She now has 10 points and both majors.  Congratulations Starr!!!!!!!!!!
1/13/08 ~ Andrew finished "Merlin" today and has done a wonderful job handling "Merlin" throughout his show career.  Now it's time to let "Merlin" finish growing up and then he'll be back.

Andrew says that he will continue to show him once in awhile, but wants him to finish growing up and filling out.

Sharon Gause handled "Suede" (a 1/2 sister to "Merlin") in the show ring today and took WB for a 1 point.
12/16/07 ~ "Merlin" took the 1 point on Sunday and BOW. 

A special note from Andrew to Ms. Cowie ~ I know I said "Thank you" already, but wanted to say "Thank you" again so much for bringing your boy to the show on 12/16/07.  Andrew
12/15/07 ~ "Merlin" took his second major this date for 3 points.  Andrew and Merlin were a great team.  "Merlin" now only needs 2 points to finish.
12/7/07 ~ CoCo finally broke her Canadian curse with a 2 point BOW today.  12/8/017 ~ 2 more point BOW day. 
11/24/07 ~ News from England about ZaZou's son, Shadiin. Shadiin's first show was at Reading & District Kennal Assoc.  Getting ready for LKA.
News from England about ZaZou's daughter...
               
Darquell Samira at her first show winning AV Hound Puppy and Puppy Group 3
A few weeks ago Miss Flame achieved a JOR (Junior Oval Racer) title by running clean in a 3 programs at 4 oval track race meets (NOTRA, which she won BTW).  This weekend she won both days achieving a SOR (Senior Oval Racer), so that makes 6 meets of racing where she finished in the top 50% of the salukis running (not counting any pulled or disqualified dogs) and before the ORC (Oval Racing Champion) title is won.  This is very rare to do.  Usually it is done in breeds with few representatives running.  She will keep the COR title until she achieves the ORC title (she is 2 points shy and there are no more NOTRA's around for a very long time, as all the clubs in the area holding them have just folded).
Her official name is ~ Ch Windstorm Shalom Afterburner JC, RN, GRC, SOR
    Next titles that we will be working on is, CD, RA, SGRC, CGC, and the ORC as well as her CAN Ch next year.  Happy Holidays.  Carol Fisher

The beautiful Tirzah & Cairo litter was born November 4, 2007.  We have two fawn males (1 with grizzle face markings), two fawn females, 1 red/fawn female, two black & tan males, two black & tan females and two cream males.  Yes, that's 11 puppies and all are doing well. Tirzah is a wonderful mother!
        Please visit the "Photo Gallery - Dadaelis Litter 2007" to view the pictures of this wonderful litter.

From Mary Jane:  "Memphis ran in her first trial Sunday and was BOB of course.  She is my joy making my life full of her mischief and exuberance.  I am a very lucky lady.  Thank you Sharon and Sue Ann for allowing "Eli" to come into our lives with a wonderful breeding.  Flame continues to burn her way across the landscape in several venues and our boy plays with the autistic and helps kids learn to read.  3 remarkable puppies."

Mary Jane, It is our thanks to you and our hats off to you for wanting to bring "Eli" into your life.  We are the ones that are honored.  Thank you!
We also appreciate the pictures and continued updates that you give to us.  Sharon
Flame won the saluki portion of the LGRA and the NOTRA Nationals last weekend so she was a double Nationals winner.

                                      
Lure Coursing on 10/7/07:  Dreamer, Merlin, Kadin, Teddy, and Suede all went coursing.  Rita Figg was there with Sailor also.  It was great to see some of the litter mates together.
Dreamer had no interest this time, but maybe next.
Sailor ran part of the course, but really just wanted to have fun hanging out with the crew and enjoy the breeze & shade.
Merlin wasn't sure at the start off, but when he saw the lure moving...he took off and did very well.  We ran him in 'singles' and out of about 18 dogs, he came in second.
Kadin was ready to go and actually ran the course this time.  His very first time (last year)...he was pumped, but lost interest when he realized he was not on a leash.
Teddy & Suede ran together and did a fantastic job.  There was only 1 point between the two of them the whole time.  Teddy did take the BOB.
        Pictures can be found in the "Gallery".
News Just HOT off the email..."Just back from the Wine Country shows in New York and I'm very happy to announce that Miss Flame is now ......Ch Windstorm Shalom Afterburner, JC, RN, GRC earning a 4 pt major with BOW under Joan Goldstein. I moved her up today under June Penta and she showed nicely but nothing. Carol Fisher"  CONGRATULATIONS Carol and Flame!!!!
BIG Congratulations go out to Carol Fisher, Mary Jane, and "Flame"!  Flame went BOB for a major under Romayne Strilka-Switch.  Flame now has 12 points and 1 major.  Flame has also become an SGRC4.  So far she is the only Saluki to go past SGRC, much less 4 times.  WOW!!!!!!
Hot of the email from England. This is one of the sons of Zazou and Persia.

Congratulation to Mary Jane and Memphis!!!  Memphis went RWB under Arlene Harris at the HVSC Specialty on 8/30/07. She also has been pre-certed to course. Go Memphis!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hot of the email from England. This is Samira and Shadinn, daughter and son of Zazou and Persia.
Congratulation To Starr and CoCo on her first points. CoCo went WB at the Huron Valley Specialty show under Alice Donaldson McDaniel for a 5 point major.
Kumar was awarded WD/BW/BOS over 3 male specials (including the PSSC Specialty winner from the day before) at the ASA trophy/medallion supported entry at the Sammamish KC show on 8/26/07. This was a 4 point major for him and he now has 13 points with both majors.
Kumar won WD and BOS at the Nisqually Kennel Club under Judge Jeannette McGinnis for a point. Total of 9 points and 1 major as of 8/12/2007 Congratultion!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to Susie & Kumar!  Kumar now has 8 points total....YEAH!  Keep 'em coming.
Congratulations to Susie & Kumar!  Kumar went WD at the SCOC Western Regional Specialty under English judge Diana Allen on July 21, 2007.  Kumar then took RWD on Saturday at the Gazehound Specialty and RWD on Sunday.
Just "HOT" off the phone lines...Bev has been doing fantastic with Hugo over this last month.  Hugo now has a total of 4 points.  Keep up the fantastic job and a "huge" Congratulations!
Congratulations to Hugo & Bev.  Hugo earned his first point being handled by Bev Griffith.
Hot off the presses (email that is...)!!!!  New pictures of the puppies from England are posted on the "Photo Gallery" page.
Great News from England.  Now remember, they do things differently in England than we do here in the US.  In England they critique the dogs. Here is the latest critique on ZaZou.  This show was held at Southern Counties Show at the beginning of June.  The judge was Rainer Vuorinen from Finland.
                "Very lovely and sound male with correct proportions.  Very clean head, excellent body and a super mover."
He is eligible for Cruff's to show in his Junior Class.  YEAH!!!!!!!  Great job done!
Pictures from England of ZaZou & Persia's puppies are here.  Go to the "Gallery" page to take a look.
NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!  Join me in Congratulating Tajia; as she has finished Kadin today (July 17, 2007) at the Lakeland Dog Show show held in Tampa, FL.  She has worked very hard over the last few years to earn the points on her dog.
NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!  SCOA NATIONAL JUNE 5 FUTURITY Hugo went 4th in 12 to 18 months. June 7  Regular Classes Zeus went 3rd in 7 to 9 yrs Veterans Hugo went 2nd in 12 to 18 months Destany took 2nd in her open intermediate class
ZaZou has won in his Juniors class and has been invited to Cruff's next year.  YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well here is the newest members to the family - all the way from England.  Congratulations to ZaZou and Persia.  There are 5 dogs and 1 bitch.
NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!  Sharon has finished her first Bred By Exhibitor dog today in Zolfo Springs, FL under Christopher Tilghman Neale.  Please welcome to the newest "Champion" page...Ch Ruwach Follow That Dream.
Congratulations to Kadin & Tajia!!!!  Kadin took WD for a 3 point major and BOW under Ms Donna L. Webster.
Congratulations to Kumar!!!!  Kumar took WD for 2 points and also took BOW and BOS under Barbara Ann Langlois.
Congratulations Shagar and Mara!!!!  They made it to the Group ring for the first time.
Congratulation Flame!! Flame earned her GRC (Gazehound Racing Championship) today 3/11/2007

Latest picture of ZaZou...hard to imagine he's been in England for 2 months now.
ZaZou is on the move..."Movin' on Up".  Shown here winning the Junior Class                His kennel mate Caspians L'Aliq avec Kasaque won BIS
                                                               
Here is an updated photo just hot off the press from England.
"ZaZou has arrived in England!"     Here are some pictures of Sharon and ZaZou on the Commons in England.
    
         Comptonwood                                     On the Commons
Ruwach Jailhouse Rock - took 1st & WD for his first 3 point major...he's growing up!
From England:  Sharon says "Hi" to everyone and will be back in the USA on Tuesday night.  She's planning a few days of rest, but wanted to tell everyone CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dadaelis Bzantium Ritu Kumar is doing well.  He got 2 points on Saturday under Chris Neal and a 3 point major under Patty Neal on Sunday.  Congratulations "Kumar" !!!!!!!!!!!!
From Sharon:  Hi Everybody,  It is cold here.  Great job everyone.  We only showed on Saturday, and I'll tell you how different the shows are in England from us.  There were 7,000 dogs at the Champion Show; that is a lot of dogs.  See you soon.
NEWS FLASH from England!!!!!! ~ ZaZou and Sharon had a fantastic day today (1/20/07).  ZaZou placed 1st in his class.  Fantastic job for his first time in an English Dog Show Ring.
News from England...I'm (Sharon) doing great.  The weather is cold, but it feels good.  The wind is bad as it's been gusty up to 80 mhp.  ZaZou is doing well and working his way into the pack.  Everyone likes him.
Sharon and ZaZou left for England yesterday afternoon.  ZaZou was very comfortable and ready to go.  I've spoken with Sharon's husband and he says..."All is well."  We'll have more to report later as she will be showing ZaZou this weekend in his very first show in England.
Mara Utterback & Ruwach J A Y Bally al Monab are a perfect match!  They went into the show ring and came out with WINNERS DOG on both days this weekend in Deland, FL.  "Shagar" has earned 3 points now.  Way to go...keep up the fantastic job!!!!!!!!!  We're proud of you Mara!
Ruwach Mercedes By & Bye Bye "Mario" took BOS Sweeps & Best Puppy in Specialty at the Saluki Club of Galvaston Bay
Ruwach ZaZou al Monab is getting ready to fly all the way to England in January.  Sharon will be flying with him and spending 2 weeks there with him and his new family.  His new owners are very excited and await his arrival.  If you'd like to read about where ZaZou is going, please visit Kasaque Salukis
Congratulations!!!!   goes out to Windstorm Ruwach Coco Chanel she earned Best Puppy at Canadian Eastern Regional ~All this at 6 months old.
NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!
Mara Utterback is the PROUD new owner of Ruwach J A Y Bally al Monab, "Shergar".  Look for us in the show ring starting in January.

Update for "Tirzah's" babies...please visit Dadaelis Salukis to view the wonderful pictures.  Marilyn, the puppies look fantastic and love the pictures of them in the snow.

Congratulations goes out to Bev Griffith and "Lovey".  She is the 4th in her litter to finish and is now known as Ch Ruwach Sarea Love Me Tender.
Ruwach Mercedes By & Bye Bye went BOS Sweeps and Best Puppy in Specialty at the Galveston Bay Saluki Club Specialty Show
NEWS FLASH ~ Check out "Tirzah's" babies...Oh, how they grow...so quickly...
 
            visit Dadaelis Salukis to see more photo's
GOGLC had a wonderful setup for Lure Coursing this weekend (November 4th & 5th).  The Saluki Crew took a break from Confirmation and enjoyed the wonderful outdoor weather.  Check out the "Show Reports" page for the results.  These 3 are Brothers and Sister out of the "Eli" & "Athena" litter.
Kumar is "Movin' on Up" ~ Check this out ~
Cascade Hound Association - Saturday, Oct. 7
Saluki Puppy Sweepstakes
Best in Sweeps
Judge Ms Debbie Peterson

Cascade Hound Association - Sunday, Oct 8
Saluki Puppy Sweepstakes
Best In Sweeps
Judge:  Dr. Lamont F. Steedle

Hound Puppy Group for Sweepstakes
Judge:  Bo Bengston
Group 4th

Western Washington Hound Association - Sunday, August 6
Saluki Puppy Sweepstakes
Best In Sweeps
Judge: Mr. Rick Baggenstos

Hound Puppy Group for Sweepstakes - August 6, 2006
Judge: Mrs. Carla LaFave
Group 1st
Best Puppy In Show

Congratulations Andrew & "Merlin"!  Ruwach's Levi Strauss "Merlin" earned his very first points and it was a 4 point major under Michele Billings at the Ocala, FL show.  He was also awarded WD, BOW, and Best Puppy.  He is owned by and was shown by Andrew Wood.  Andrew did a wonderful job.
Flash Tirzah is a new mother of 6 girls and 3 boys as of September 14, 2006 
Little Miss Memphis, one of the daughters' from a litter Sired by Ch Ruwach Smooth As Cilk, is making a big place in this Saluki world.  On 8-31-06 she won Best in Puppy Sweeps and RWB.

 

           Made with Love ~ Shown with Love!                       Little Miss Memphis with mom, Denver

Memphis has now gone on to win under Juan Carlos for Best in Sweeps and RWB under Norm Strathdee of Australia the same day at the Huron Valley Saluki Club show.  Denver, Memphis' mom, won Veteran Sweeps.  Look for Memphis at the SCOA Western Nationals.
On 8-27-06, "Flame", another daughter sired by Ch Ruwach Smooth As Cilk beat "Missy" (the top LGRA saluki for the last 5 years) in the 1st two races and was just nosed out by a whisker by "Missy" in the 3rd race. "Flame" won the meet and got her 1st point toward her GRC title.