tag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=2News2016-03-18T17:12:55+00:00Endevor Houndsfalsetag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820742008-10-22T01:00:00+01:002020-10-13T11:40:54+01:00resting?It's been a long summer here at Endevor, not so much, time taken up with going to shows or racing but spent at home, puppy rearing. I tend to go to ground with pups in the nest, not taking the other dogs out very much & walking them on restricted routes until the pups have had their innoculations, for fear of bringing something awful back. <br>
There is always an element of risk though, people can innocently bring something in with them, you have to take some chances if the pups are going to see any life before they are old enough to leave home, but lessening the risk by the X factor, is the best policy I feel.<br>
So now innoculated - the fun begins....<br>
Jay aka Springer came up to meet Nan & Grandad on Sunday, we took Fira as she is probably the best car traveller & would also be quite happy to put in a personal. Whinge - he must have perfected it by now, collar = whinge, car going slow = whinge, sleepy = whinge, unknown place = whinge, and so on. Well he had his moments, like greeting & then gazing in adoration at N & G's neighbour's children playing in their garden, ate a hearty lunch and dosed for a few hours before the return <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1224683633605_771"></span>trip, which was less noisy.<br>
Just to show I'm not a quitter; I took him out to training for a look/see, Lily went along as minder this time, she soon told him just what she thought of his constant whinging in the car - grrr, grrrrh, yrrrap = shut yor gob, I'd don't like car travel either, you whingey spoilt brat. That covered it & he took note for the rest of the journey, he whinged a bit inside the hall, but for the most part was totally unfased by the whole experience, lying on my lap = as much as he could fit on it, and making aquaintance with all and anybody who came by to see him. Lovely quiet journey home again, Aunty Lily's just great isn't she! When he got home he crashed on the nearest dog bed in the house for a bit then a few minutes later, he was rushing outside & couldn't wait to tell his bro's and sis; how cool a guy he is!Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820752008-07-31T01:00:00+01:002021-05-01T12:46:19+01:00Borzoi pups at EndevorSolar and Payatz's litter arrived on 31st July 2008, 4 males, 3 females in a variety of colours.Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820762008-07-15T01:00:00+01:002020-11-13T06:46:37+00:00back at Michelam PrioryWe made a return to M.Priory on Saturday, Fira and the Fire Girls took a turn around the ring. While 'the Girls' took 4th in a hot brace class FiraMum took 3rd place in AVSH NSC - not quite the 'up to the mark' of last year, but never-the-less getting noticed.Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820772008-07-04T01:00:00+01:002021-10-09T08:59:07+01:00South Wales 08<p><b><span style="font-size: larger">S.Wales Ch. Show </span></b><span style="font-size: larger">July 08 we took Solar to Wales under Judge: Joy Mahoney and were delighted that she won her class - Open Bitch and then from there, took the Bitch Challenge Certificate this has made her title - <b>Champion Starborough Solar Eclipse over Endevor </b>(<span style="font-size: smaller">subject to KC)</span>. Her breeder Lorraine Marchant is deservedly proud of her as Solar makes this the 5th, in an unbroken generation line of Champion Bitches from the Starborough Kennel.</span></p>Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820782007-12-09T00:00:00+00:002020-09-07T08:32:03+01:00LKA 2007Solar went to a wet and windy LKA on Saturday and was awarded the BCC with BOB from Richard Duckworth.Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820792007-10-08T01:00:00+01:002020-12-12T05:51:47+00:00Borzoi Club Championship Show 07Solar took 2nd place in Limit bitch at the Borzoi Club's Ch show on 7 Oct 07 under judge Derek HarrisonEndevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820802007-09-12T01:00:00+01:002020-10-17T11:57:24+01:00Richmond Ch Show7th Sept 07 Solar went along to Richmond Ch show at Losley Park, where she managed to win first in a strong limit bitch class (other CC & RCC winners present). In the challenge she was awarded the RCC see photos of her there under Solar's page.Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820812007-06-05T01:00:00+01:002022-04-29T12:20:19+01:00Silkenfest 2007On May 17, I took a flight to the USA to attend the 07 Silkenfest being held at Purina Farm St.Louis. The intention had been that Fira would also make the trip, unfortunately she was not so enthralled with the idea and decided to have a 'headache' some 3 weeks before departure date. This put the detailed plans into a spin and I decided the best thing was to 'go it alone' this time.<br><br>
I did not regret one moment of it, I had the most memorable fantastic experience, meeting people and dogs in person and getting a wider feel for this wonderful Breed. With around 150 Silken Windhounds attending the event nearly 100 of them entered in the Breed Show and another 45 or so straight racing, let alone the committment these people showed by undertaking the health clinics that were set up with the intention of setting a base lines for our breed, it was phenominal. I can only say that it added to my feelings of being proud to be part of such a dyanamic forward thinking caring community of Silken LoversEndevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820822007-05-13T01:00:00+01:002021-10-11T09:35:13+01:00Birmingham National 12 May 07Solar entered in P.Graduate bitch, won her class, BCC (her first) and BOB under Jenny Dove (Saringa). And completed a very successful day with Hound Group 3 from <strong>Terry Thorn.<br></strong>We have subsequently heard, that this was to be Terry's last judging appointment for the time-being, as he is set to undertake intensive health treatment. We wish him the very best with this and his future health and thank him for his gracious comments of Solar as follows:- "it was an exceptionally strong group and with all 29 possible breeds represented it presented quite a headache to come up with the winners. In fact because of the outstanding quality, I short-listed no less than 12 for final consideration. Group 3 was the Borzoi bitch, as sound as they come and in brilliant muscular condition all through, super feminine head with correct veining, strong neck, nice front, body & hindquarters, purposeful true movement". <strong>Terry Thorn</strong>Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820832007-04-17T01:00:00+01:002020-07-27T11:55:26+01:00Fira goes largeSaturday 14 April 07. <br>
Fira our 'little blonde Swedish Bombshell' entered her first ever show, although at a minor level, she proved her good manners and impressed the judge so much that she walked off not only with her class, but also with <strong>Best In Show</strong>.Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820842007-03-13T00:00:00+00:002020-09-19T05:23:55+01:00Silken Windhound - LilyLily passed her K.C. Good Citizen Scheme Bronze Award last evening, and at only 8 months we are very proud of her. She will now give up her weekly training session to her sister for the time being.Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820852007-03-12T00:00:00+00:002020-08-23T06:59:20+01:00CRUFTS 2007<strong>Results<br>
Borzoi<br>
Kili</strong> won first place in Veteran Dog under Vic Harrison. Although Kili was a 'little under the weather', he was thrilled to be at his favourite venue again, amongst all his friends.<br><strong>Solar </strong>got 2nd in Post Graduate Bitch class, she was very well behaved throughout the long day and thoroughly enjoyed her day, her high point being; surfing the trade stands afterwards.Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820862006-09-05T01:00:00+01:002021-03-30T03:43:40+01:00Solar<strong>Solar's Big Day Out!</strong> 15th October 2006. After missing nearly the whole UK coursing season we decided to try Solar at coursing on the last meet this year, she took to it & had the time of her life along with her running buddie Sue & John Pinkerton's Jester. (See photos, thanks to J.P) under Solar page.<br>
<br>Endevor Houndstag:silkenwindhoundsuk.com,2005:Post/5820872006-03-09T00:00:00+00:002021-01-22T14:22:19+00:00Show Results - Borzoi<p><strong>Ch.</strong> Manitias <strong>Kili</strong>manjaro over Endevor ShCM<br>
<strong>Crufts</strong> Ch. Show March 06 - under judge Rose-Marie Downes 1st Veteran Dog & RCC<br>
<strong>Southern Counties</strong> Ch. Show 3rd June 06 - under judge Mark Cocozza 1st Veteran D/B <br>
DogCC and BOB<br>
<strong>Crufts </strong>2007 - Vic Harrison 1st Veteran Dog<br>
Starborough <strong>Solar</strong> Eclipse over Endevor<br>
<strong>Crufts </strong>Ch. Show March 06 - J. R-M Downes 1st Spec.Jun.B<br>
<strong>The Borzoi</strong> Ch. Club 1st October - Solar just made it to the club championship show, having <br>
not long been on heat. In a large post graduate bitch class she managed a respectable 4th, <br>
under USA judge Kalen Dumke. <br>
<strong>Richmond</strong> Championship Show 8th September - Solar won Post Graduate bitch (Ann Gayford) <br>
<strong>The Borzoi Club</strong> Open Show 3rd September - Solar won her Graduate Bitch class and took <br>
Reserve Best Bitch in Show (judge: John Fothergill) <br>
<strong>Birmingham</strong> Championship Show 1st September - (after several months break from the <br>
Show Scene Solar took 2nd in Post Graduate Bitch. (judge: Sheila Ridge-Reeves)<br>
<strong>Crufts</strong> 2007 - Vic Harrison 2nd Post Grad. Bitch</p>Endevor Hounds