AKC Gazette Article

June 1952

SALUKIS JUNE 1952

CH. ABDUL FAROUK is dead. If ever there was an Arabian Nights doggie, it was the gay, gallant worldly-wise Abdul! His own private Magic Carpet took off from the kennels of King Ibn Saud of Arabia where he was bred in 1940, and later trained for the Royal Hunt; it flew into the hands of Prince Aly Khan 'who presented him on behalf of the King as a gift of honor to the British Field Marshal who was second in command to General Eisenhower in the Mediterranean campaign. With his own Arab Color Sergeant, he accompanied the General everywhere, Cairo, Algiers, Egypt, Naples, and finally to crowded, desertless Washington. I was then fortunate enough to secure him -- and, Oh yes! his inevitable and charming lady companion on his flying carpet, Ch. Lady Yeled Sarona Ramullah--from a member of the General's staff.

Neither Saluki ever seemed to regret the grounding of said carpet on this unromantic spot, where they proceeded to charm everyone they met. Abdul had been at the point of death several times in the past year or so, but every time he willed his way back and tried to reassure me that he'd be around for a long time yet-his shiny black eyes sparkling, and his propeller tail in action, not to mention his engaging "grin." A jaunty fellow was he, with a particularly saucy expression, due in part to his Arab-style cropped ears atop his, sleek black head. Somehow Abdul is the kind of dog that will never cease to exist for those that knew him. He was a real canine Fairy Prince, and I like to think that his Magic Carpet races through the heavens with all the nonchalance that ever it did here on mere earth. Ch. Abdul Farouk has earned the right to be considered one of all time greats in American Salukidom.

Wig-Wags from the Dog-Tail Lounge: Carsickness can be a bug-a-bear to any dog. owner, amateur and professional alike, and if one is plagued with such a nuisance there is just a chance that a very simple thing can remedy the situation, namely a length of chain snapped onto the rear axle or bumper of the car! I have mentioned it before, but am doing so, again, having tried it further with some of my youngsters, and am still much impressed, since they drooled nary a drool! An overseas veterinarian is of the opinion that most carsickness is caused by static electricity, and has recommended the grounding chain to many of his clients with considerable success. So thinking it worth a try I dug up an old piece of heavy dog chain, put a snap on it, and when I have doubtful dogs aboard, onto the bumper bar it goes! It sure enough seems to work! Salukis have hair as fine and silky as a cat’s so possibly the static electricity angle may have more bearing with them than with some other breeds. Do try it, anyhow, and let me know wot hoppen!!

Marjorie Kemrn's Ch. Anfa's Nephrite Farouk, although still a junior miss, has been making herself noticed by some of the country's top judges, in some classy group competition: fourth at Norfolk under Louis Murr; at Durham, N.C., third, under Lewis Worden, ete. Ch. Nephrite was a year old, Mar. 10, so a rosy future seems to be in store for her.

Lennie Bode's young Kashan Farouk of Pine Paddocks qualified for the first leg of his C.D. degree, the first time shown in obedience, at the Dayton show. The spectators were much impressed by his stately dignity, especially on the long sit and down -- beautiful motionless statue that he was.

The C. Clark Marshall Jr.'s Rafik Yeled-Farouk of Pine Paddocks is attracting attention down Harrisburg way. The Marshalls being in the "horsey set" as they are, have chosen a breed that has developed hand in hand with the horse these thousands of years, so he should make an appropriate member of their ménage.