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Silken Windhounds of California - Events-History-Activities-Breeders of the Silken Windhound
HISTORY I REGIONAL SPECIALTIES I RESCUE I CHAMPIONS I AVAILABLE SILKENS
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Silken Windhounds of California
Regional Show Specialty 2009
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October 31, November 1st, November 2nd 2009
Western Regional Specialty
"Boofest"
Two ISWS Specialty shows a seminar, race meet, and coursing !
Robertson Park , Livermore , Ca
Two shows on the 31st
Judges:
Mrs. Diane McCormack
and Mrs. Betty Stites
ISWS Regional Specialty Racing Nov 1st
ISWS Regional Specialty Lure Coursing Nov 2nd
Premium:Western Regional Specialty 2009 "Boofest "!
About the show judges:
Mrs. McCormack is a Dachshund breeder and earthdog judge, in addition to being licensed to judge Basenjis, Borzoi, Basset Hounds, Beagles, Afghans Hounds, Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds and Whippets. She is also provisionally approved for Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bloodhounds, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Petits Basset Griffons Vendeen, Pharaoh Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Scottish Deerhounds. Additionally, Mrs McCormack officiated at one of the 2008 Puget Sound Borzoi Specialties last summer.
Mrs. Stites should need no introduction to those who show AKC. Her initial breed was Afghans and she was at one time president of the Afghan Hound Club of America. Mrs. Stites has also raised and shown Whippets and is still a member of the AWC with one whippet presently in the home. She is approved for All Hounds and all Sporting including both Groups. She is also approved for Chinese Shar Pei, Shetland Sheepdogs, Best In Show and Conformation Miscellaneous.
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Silken Windhounds of California
Regional Race Specialties 2009
ISWS racing for the Silken Windhounds of California
Livermore California , Jan 10 and 11th. The "Almost New Years Races"
Results
Race Win Pictures and Candids
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Silken Windhounds of California
Regional Specialties 2008
Results
Silken Windhounds of California Club Regional show results
International Silken Windhound Society Regional show results
ISWS racing
October 4th and 5th, Robertson Park, Livermore California
Dave Mills Canine Photography Sat / Sun
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downloadable entry form!
Premium:Western Regional Specialty 2008 "Boofest "!
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Silken Windhounds of California . History of Boofest
BooFest was started by Linda Schneider of Las Huertas Kennel in 2001 as a seasonal gathering of Silken fanciers to enjoy time together with the dogs. It took place just before Halloween and included costume contests that became more elaborate as the years went by.
The first BooFest brought together 15 Silkens and their families; 2002 saw even greater attendance. By 2003, Boofest included the Western Regional Specialty show, costume contest, and clinics including Silken structure and movement, grooming, and handling. Breeders from around the country, including the breed founder, attended and shared their expertise. Researchers from the University of California, Davis, did the first presentation to Silken fanciers about their MDR1 gene mutation work.
BooFest 2005 was the last event hosted by Linda, and as it had outgrown her space; the event was moved to a public venue in 2007. BooFest 2008 added straight racing to the competition; this year, the event will include lure coursing for the first time.
Over the past 8 years, BooFest has grown from a gathering of 15 Silkens to one of over 60 Silkens in competition, with more in attendence, participating in 2009's ISWS Specialty shows, racing, and coursing in the largest and longest held breed Specialty event outside of the breed Nationals.
Past Boofest Event Pictures
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