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ASLA TIMES
t h e A m er i c a n Slo u g h i A s s o c i at i on , In c .
March/April 2011
AKC National Parent Club for the Sloughi.
Table of Contents
Message From the President
Editorial
A Shark in The Gene Pool:
Addisonʼs Disease and the Sloughi
Dear ASLA Members and Friends,
About Addisonʼs Disease in the Sloughi
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AKC Meet the Breeds, November 2011 . . . . . . . . . 12
AKC & CAR Helping Pet Victims of Storms . . . . . .18
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days 2011 . . . . .18
AKC Changes to its Grand Champion Program . . . 19
The ASLA Store
Photo Gallery
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Annual Dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cover photograph:
Dakhla in Morocco
Breeder and Owner: Mohammed Soujaa
Photo © 2011 Karim Houmane
American Sloughi Association, Inc. (ASLA)
P.O. Box 466
Como, TX 75431
Telephone: 903.348.5792
www.sloughi-international.com
[email protected]
In this newsletter, we bring you the news of the discovery of the Addisonʼs disease in the Sloughi that,
until January 2011, ASLA breeders had never heard
about before in our precious breed. I have heard of
other breeders in the U.S. having dogs that died suddenly from routine surgery or from suspected kidney
failure, and of course, now we know that those dogs
might have had Addisonʼs disease that was not properly
diagnosed.
As said already by our vice president, Erika Walsh, in
the following pages, our Intissarʼs Daghar and Bandola
Kaheela de Moreau were very healthy as they had been
all their lives, when we bred them. We had no reason to
know or to suspect that Daghar would become ill later.
As of today, at 8 years old, Bandola is still healthy and
in great shape.
Some years after this breeding, Daghar became ill with
IBD (irritable bowel disease like in humans), a different
autoimmune disorder that Addisonʼs disease. Almost 2
years later, he passed away, after having been treated
for that entire period of time. Our veterinarian did not
check for Addisonʼs because Dagharʼs symptoms were
more consistent with IBD. I asked for an autopsy but
this clinic was not able to do it. So, we will never know
for sure.
However, Daghar certainly had the Addisonʼs gene and
Bandola has it too, knowing now that their son Dakir
has this disease. Like the PRA, for a dog to have the
disease, the 2 parents must carry the gene. Unfortunately, even with the disease being known in many other breeds, the gene has not been discovered yet for any
breed. So, we canʼt test our dogs before breeding them
as we do PRA as ASLA recommends for all breeding
candidates. We hope to be able to do that in the nearest
possible future.
I will add that ASLA is not asking owners to spay or
© 2009 American Sloughi Association. This entire publi- neuter the siblings and offspring of Dakir; that is the
cation, including its texts, graphics and photographs, are decision of each owner. Bandola, Dakirʼs mother, has
protected under applicable copyright laws and may not be been spayed. But it is mandatory for ASLA members to
reproduced without expressed, written permission.
not breed Dakirʼs siblings or offspring until a test is de2
veloped for the Addisonʼs gene or genes and those close
relatives can be demonstrated not to carry the gene.
Membership Dues 2011
If some of you in Europe, for example, have knowledge
of the disease in our breed, please donʼt hesitate to talk
about it and to tell us. We all should not hide the problem! Thatʼs the reason why Erika Walsh, Erica Tolar
and I are talking openly about it. It is for the safety of
our wonderful breed and to better protect the Sloughi
gene pool.
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Multi BIS and BISS GRCH Dakir Kaheela de Moreau
February 12, 2011
A Shark in the Gene Pool:
Addison’s Disease and the Sloughi
By Erika N. Walsh
Until now, the Sloughi has been a relatively healthy lowest range. To confirm the diagnosis, we returned on
breed in this country. However, in February of this Monday and my veterinarian administered the ACTH
year, a silent predator lurking in the recessive genes response test which confirmed that Dakir has atypical
of our gene pool called Addisonʼs disease stepped Addisonʼs disease.
out of the shadows and into the spotlight. This is
the first known case of Addisonʼs disease to ASLA. More can be read about Addisonʼs disease elsewhere in
this issue. In atypical Addisonʼs, the dogʼs electrolytes
Because Addisonʼs disease is recessive, it can remain remain normal and it lacks only cortisol. Most atypical
hidden for generations, only revealing itself when two Addisonian dogs become fully Addisonian over time
carrier Sloughis who are phenotypically healthy, are and regular testing is necessary to determine when
mated and the stealth recessive meets up with its mate, adjustments must be made to its medications.
producing a Sloughi that will be affected by Addisonʼs
disease, a potentially fatal affliction that requires We were lucky. We were lucky because Dakir was
not in Addisonian crisis (cardiac arrest) by the time I
medication and management for life.
took him to the vet. We were lucky because my vet
On November 23, 2010, we tragically lost our beloved was tenacious about diagnosing Dakirʼs problem. And
BIS CH Djordan Kaheela de Moreau to an accident. we were lucky because I had the support of Dakirʼs
Shortly after Djordanʼs death, his litter brother, Multi breeder, Ermine Moreau-Sipière and the Chair of the
BIS/BISS GRCH Dakir Kaheela de Moreau, lost his ASLA Health Committee, Erica Tolar, DVM, DACVO,
appetite, became depressed, and generally was failing behind us 100%. Dakir is now on a regular course
to thrive. We thought he was suffering from the loss of of prednisone, which keeps him happy and keeps his
his brother.
appetite up. He was later diagnosed as also having
irritable bowel disease, and he takes medication for
Dakir went for his regular, annual vet check up in that as well. He will be medicated for life, but on his
early December. At that time, he weighed in at 68 lbs. medications, he leads a relatively normal life.
His depression continued into January and at the end
of January, he stopped eating entirely on a Friday. I It is no secret that Dakir was bred by the Moreau-Sipière
immediately made an appointment for him to see my vet family. At the time that Ermine bred Dakirʼs parents,
the following morning. The changes in his appearance she had no reason to know, or even to suspect, that
were drastic: he had grayed throughout his entire body, there was a problem. Both parents were healthy and
was moving like a dog well beyond his 5 and 1⁄2 years, vibrant without health complications at the time of the
breeding. There is no known history of Addisonʼs in
and he had lost a significant amount of weight.
their bloodlines, and indeed, no one in ASLA had ever
By January 29th, Dakir was down to 53 lbs. My vet heard of Addisonʼs disease in our breed before January
did a full blood panel which came up with nothing out of this year.
of the ordinary. He did a full set of radiographs, which
showed that his heart was slightly undersized, but were Upon learning of Dakirʼs confirmed diagnosis, Ermine
otherwise unremarkable. At that point, he began to was in immediate agreement that we had to make the
suspect Addisonʼs and sent blood to the lab to check his issue of Addisonʼs disease known. She was adamant
cortisol level. He gave him a shot of dexamethasone that we advise the owners of Dakirʼs offspring, and
and we went home to await results. Dakir was not his siblings that these dogs should be removed from
noticably better that night, but he did eat some chicken, breeding consideration. I am grateful to her for rising
to the occasion and putting the welfare of the Sloughi
cut into small pieces and only if I hand fed it to him.
ahead of anything else.
Dakirʼs cortisol test came back with a level in the
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Dr. Tolar has issued a position statement on behalf of editorial.
the ASLA Health Committee to the owners of these
ASLA and the good and ethical breeders who are
dogs confirming this position.
members of this organization are at an important
There are multiple reasons to remove all of these dogs crossroads for our breed right now. We can choose to
from the gene pool. First, if Addisonʼs is an autosomal be frank and honest and put our efforts into eradicating
recessive, as the current research suggests that it is, it Addisonʼs disease from our gene pool. Or we can
follow in the wake of so many other breeds before us
means that all of Dakirʼs offspring are carriers.
and turn a blind eye to the information we have.
It also means that every littermate of Dakir has a 75%
chance of being a carrier.
The former may result in diminishing the prevalence
of Addisonʼs disease the way we have been successful
In addition, Dakirʼs sire developed irritable bowel in diminishing the prevalence of Progressive Retinal
disease (IBD) late in his life, long after he was done Atrophy. The latter is a foolʼs game that is akin to
breeding. Dakir has also been diagnosed as having allowing sharks to circle our gene pool and devour
IBD. Another D litter male (who has been neutered) the health of this ancient and treasured breed. It is
has had serious and chronic health problems his entire incumbent upon us to make the right decision.
life.
Siblings of Dakir::
The gene or genes that cause Addisonʼs disease in the
Sloughi have not been identified. We cannot yet test Dahman Kaheela de Moreau (neutered)
to see what Sloughis are carrying the disease and what Dahshur Kaheela de Moreau
Sloughis are affected by the disease, and for this reason, Dakarai Kaheela de Moreau (neutered)
likely carriers should not procreate.
Dante Kaheela de Moreau
Darlah Kaheela de Moreau (spayed)
Breeding Sloughis who are likely carriers would Djordan Kaheela de Moreau (deceased)
demonstrate a reckless disregard for the health and Dimah Kaheela de Moreau
welfare of this breed that we are charged with protecting Djenali Kaheela de Moreau (spayed)
and preserving. It is simply not worth the risk.
Offspring of Dakir:
Sadly, it is apparent that some breeders outside of ASLA
have likely known that the disease is in our gene pool. It Ocerico Alinghi
is tragic that those individuals have not been forthright Ocerico Anisette
with this information, to the enormous detriment of the Ocerico AʼOnyx at Catalyst
Ocerico Arianna
breed.
Ocerico Arion (neutered)
We will not make that mistake in ASLA. There is no ZaʼalBasha Nuri al Baida
shame in discovering that there is a disease in our breed
of which we were not aware and for which we could Plumed Serpentʼs Barchan
not select against in the past. There is only shame in Plumed Serpentʼs Bahima (spayed)
knowing that the risk exists and choosing to ignore it, Plumed Serpentʼs Bakkarra (spayed)
for that is how serious diseases become entrenched and Plumed Serpentʼs Bashir
Plumed Serpentʼs Bellerophon
can decimate the health of an entire breed.
Plumed Serpentʼs Beshaari
ASLAʼs official position is that no siblings, parents,
or children of Dakir should be bred due to the high Dakirʼs parents:
likelihood of passing Addisonʼs disease. Breeders who
choose to breed those Sloughis will be in violation of Intissarʼs Daghar (deceased)
our Code of Ethics. The list of the Sloughis affected Bandola Kaheela de Moreau (spayed)
by this position statement appear at the end of this
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At right, Dakir on October 14, 2010, still
black, shiny and vibrant.
Below, Dakir on February 12, 2011. He has
grayed throughout his body and looks much
older. Since that time, and with the help of
his prescriptions, he has regained the weight
lost and the spark has returned to his eye.
ASLA 20111 Sloughi Specialty News
The 2011 ASLA National Specialty Show
and Sloughi Specialty Cluster
will be held:
October 7-9, 2011
Saint Charles, Illinois
ASLA 2011 AKC Sanction Match*: October 7, 2011
Judge: Pending
ASLA 2011 National Specialty: October 8, 2011
Judge: Robert Frost
ASLA 2011 Midwest Specialty: October 9, 2011
Judge: Penny Swan
For more information, see future issues of the ASLA Times
or visit the ASLA web site at
www.sloughi-international.com
Please contact the co-chairs of our Specialties Committee
for more information or to offer your help
with any of the ASLA Sloughi Specialty Shows
or Sanction Matches.
Ermine Moreau-Sipière [email protected]
Erika N. Walsh [email protected]
*Approval pending
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About Addisons Disease in the Sloughi
By Erica Tolar, DVM, DACVO and Erika N. Walsh
Introduction
should treat it appropriately.
In February 2011, for the first time, the American
Sloughi Association (ASLA) became aware that Addisonʼs disease exists in the American gene pool with
the diagnosis of atypical Addisonʼs Disease of GRCH
Dakir Kaheela de Moreau.
When an animal undergoes stress, its adrenal glands
produce more cortisol, which helps them deal with the
stress. Because Addisonian dogs cannot make enough
cortisol, they cannot deal with stress, so the signs worsen when stressed. Stressors may include any change in
the dogʼs day-to-day routine, such as being boarded or
Although this is the first time that ASLA has encountered having houseguests, surgery, vaccinations, the introthis disease in our breed, it is apparent that Addisonʼs duction of a new vet, or any other change, depending
disease, and other autoimmune diseases in Sloughis, upon the individual Sloughiʼs temperament and sensihave been known to breeders outside of ASLA for some tivity. Any stressor may precipitate or worsen signs of
time. Unfortunately, information on those cases has Addisonʼs disease.
not been forthcoming, much to the detriment of our beSymptoms of Addisonʼs disease can be vague, which
loved breed.
is why the disease is referred to as the Great Pretender.
Only through full disclosure and discussion can we The signs of Addisonʼs disease may be severe and aphope to keep the Sloughi healthy, and ASLA commends pear suddenly, or may occur intermittently and vary in
those breeders and owners who have been forthright severity. Symptoms may include depression, weakness, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, increased
and honest about the existence of this serious disease.
urine production (polyuria), dehydration, weak pulses
What is Addisonʼs Disease?
and sometimes a slow, irregular heart rate. Routine laboratory tests often show a low blood sodium and high
Addisonʼs (hypoadrenocorticism) is an endocrine dis- blood potassium. Loss of water, in vomit and diarrhea,
ease caused by a lower than normal production of glu- can lead to dehydration. Severe dehydration increases
cocorticoid hormones, such as cortisol, by the adrenal waste products in the blood (creatinine and blood urea
glands. The adrenals are small glands that are located nitrogen = BUN) that are normally eliminated by the
near the kidneys. The center of the adrenal gland is kidneys. Addisonʼs disease is often confused with pricalled the medulla, which produces mineralocorticoids, mary kidney disease and is most often misdiagnosed as
and the outer part of the gland is the cortex. The cor- Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), and also as kidney failtex is the portion of the gland that is of concern in Ad- ure. Some dogs with Addisonʼs disease can also have
disons disease as it produces corticosteroids. Adrenal low blood sugar.
hormones are necessary allow us to adapt physiologically to stress, and control salt, sugar and water balance Sick dogs often show a pattern of changes in their white
blood cells (WBCs) called a stress leukogram. This patin the body.
tern of changes in the WBCs is caused by cortisol. The
Atypical Addisonʼs is a condition where there is no absence of a stress leukogram in a sick dog may be a
ACTH produced by the pituitary gland. ACTH is clue to consider Addisonʼs disease.
what stimulates the adrenal glands to produce glucocorticoids. The medulla or center portion of the gland Increased blood potassium can cause life-threatening
continues to function appropriately so the mineralocor- abnormalities in the heart rhythm. These abnormalities
ticoids are not effected. Addisonʼs is a serious and po- can cause the heart rate to be slow and irregular and can
tentially fatal disease and Sloughi breeders and owners be seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG).
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The most common cause of Addisonʼs disease is immune-mediated (autoimmune). Other autoimmune
disorders include, but are not limited to, thyroiditis, lupus, and irritable bowel disease. Autoimmune diseases
arise from an overactive immune response of the body
against substances and tissues normally present in the
body. In other words, the body actually attacks its own
Addisonʼs Disease can only be confirmed by an ACTH cells. The immune system mistakes some part of the
response test -- administration of this hormone should body as a pathogen and attacks it. It is incumbent upon
stimulate production of adrenal hormones. In dogs with responsible Sloughi breeders to understand the connecAddisons disease there will be no elevation in cortisol tion between genetics and autoimmune disease.
because the adrenal glands are not able to respond to
the ACTH. In atypical Addisons disease the electro- The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a large
lytes, sodium and potassium, are often normal so in this genomic region or gene family that encodes MHC molcase an ACTH response test and clinical suspicion by ecules. MHC molecules play an important role in the
the veterinarian are critical in the diagnosis. Addisonʼs immune system and autoimmunity by helping the body
Disease will be missed unless the treating veterinarian to understand self versus non-self and helping the body
specifically looks for it.
to determine if foreign material is present inside of a
cell.
Heritability of Addisonʼs Disease
The MHC are positioned closely to one another on a
In a study of 11,384 Portugese Water Dogs, Addisonʼs single chromosome, which virtually ensures that they
disease was shown to be inherited as an autosomal re- will be inherited as a haplotype without the usual recessive disorder.[i]-[ii] The heritability of Addisonʼs combination of genes that are normally distributed into
has been studied on other breeds as well. These include the sperm and eggs. A haplotype is a combination of althe Bearded Collie, in which Addisonʼs has also shown leles at different places on a chromosome that are transto have a high degree of heritability. [iii] In standard mitted together. Every mammal has two MHC haplopoodles, the heritability of hypoadrenocorticism was types: one from its father and one from its mother. The
estimated to be 0.75 and complex segregation analyses MHC are polymorphic, meaning that each have many
suggested the disease was influenced by an autosomal different alleles. The high number of alleles involved
recessive locus. [iv] Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers makes it likely that most individuals in a random breedappear to have an autosomal recessive mode of inheri- ing population will have different combinations of
tance as well.[v]-[vi] Familial predisposition to hypo- MHC genes.
adrenocorticism has been suggested in Leonbergers,
This genetic diversity is important to the health and surLabrador Retrievers, and other breeds. [vii]
vival of a breeding population since the more diverse
The ASLA Health Committee Chair, Erica Tolar, DVM, the complexity of the MHC, the higher the higher the
DACVO and ASLAʼs vice president, Erika Walsh, have ability of the animalʼs immune system to conquer an arconsulted with Anita Oberbauer, DVM, the leading re- ray of pathogens. Ideally, each haplotype a dog has will
searcher on Addisonʼs Disease in dogs. Dr. Oberbauer differ from the other, and its ability to combat disease is
has stated that, “. . . there is definitely a genetic com- thereby increased.
ponent [to Addisonʼs disease] although a specific gene
or set of genes has not been identified. It appears, as is Survivors of epidemics have the ideal combination of
the case for most genetic disorders in dogs and other MHC alleles to combat that particular disease. Even
eukaryotes, that the inheritance is recessive and both if the same epidemic occurs repeatedly over time, it
sire and dam would contribute to the expression of the becomes less virulent because the individuals in the
population with MHCs lacking that ideal combination
disease.”
will perish and be removed from the gene pool. High
MHC diversity helps to ensure the survival of a species.
Genes and Autoimmune Disease
Therefore, MHC complexity is imperative to the health
X-rays of dogs with Addisonʼs disease do not show any
specific abnormalities. The heart, vena cava and aorta
may appear smaller than normal due to dehydration.
Rarely megaesophagus can be seen. This is thought to
be due to muscle weakness.
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of a species.
evaluation of Addisonʼs disease in the Portuguese Water Dog.
BMC Vet Res 2006 Vol 2 (1) pp. 15.
The prevention of immune-mediated disease must be a
high priority for Sloughi breeders so that a high degree
of MHC heterozygosity is maintained through reduced
inbreeding the removal of individuals with chronically
impaired immune systems from breeding consideration.
[iii] Oberbauer AM, Benemann KS, Belanger JM, et al: Inheritance of hypoadrenocorticism in bearded collies. Am J Vet Res
2002 Vol 63 (5) pp. 643-647.
[iv] Famula TR, Belanger JM, Oberbauer AM: Heritability and
complex segregation analysis of hypoadrenocorticism in the standard poodle. J Small Anim Pract 2003 Vol 44 (1) pp. 8-12.
When making breeding decisions, Sloughi breeders
should avoid crosses that increase coefficients of inbreeding (COI) above that of the parents and should
seek to reduce it when possible. Responsible breeders
are aware of their dogsʼ COIs and the resulting COIs
from potential breeding combinations.
[v] Hughes AM, Nelson RW, Famula TR, Bannasch DL: Clinical
features and heritability of hypoadrenocorticism in Nova Scotia
Duck Tolling Retrievers: 25 cases (1994-2006). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007 Vol 231 (3) pp. 407-12.
[vi] Burton S, DeLay J, Holmes A, et al: Hypoadrenocorticism in
young related Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers. 1997 Vol 38 (4)
pp. 231-234.
Treatment of Addisonʼs Disease
[vii] Smallwood LJ, Barsanti JA: Hypoadrenocorticism in a family of leonbergers. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1995 Vol 31 (4) pp.
301-5.
There are two stages of treatment for Addisonʼs disease;
in-hospital treatment and long-term treatment. Very sick
dogs with Addisonʼs disease require intravenous fluids,
cortisol-like drugs and drugs to neutralize the effects of
potassium on the heart.
Long-term treatment involves the administration of
hormones in one of two forms; either a daily pill or a
shot that is given about every 25 days. Because dogs
with Addisonʼs disease cannot produce more cortisol in
response to stress, stress should be minimized whenever possible or stressful events (e.g. boarding, surgery,
travel, etc.) should be supplemented with oral prednisone.
If your Sloughi has been diagnosed with Addisonʼs disease, you should speak to your veterinarian about the
appropriate course of treatment to keep your Sloughi
feeling well and eating well.
A diagnosis of Addisonʼs disease need not be a death
sentence for a Sloughi. However, the disease can only
be managed through proper diagnosis and treatment.
An Addisonian Sloughi with proper treatment and excellent veterinary care can continue to live a long life.
[i] Chase K, Sargan D, Miller K, et al: Understanding the genetics
of autoimmune disease: Two loci that regulate late onset Addisonʼs
disease in Portuguese Water Dogs. Int J Immunogenet 2006 Vol 33
(3) pp. 179-184.
[ii] Oberbauer AM, Bell JS, Belanger JM, Famula TR: Genetic
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AKC Meet the Breeds:
The World’s Largest Gathering of Cats and Dogs
November 19-20, 2011
American Kennel Club Joins Forces with The Interna- TICA President Vickie Fisher. “This year kids can pretional Cat Association to Feature More Dogs & Cats and tend theyʼre in the wild and pet a Toyger cat that resemExpanded Event Space at 2011 AKC Meet the Breeds bles a tiger but has the same sweet nature as a domestic
kitten or play with a Cymric cat, the bunny rabbit of the
Attention all pet lovers, it will be raining cats and dogs feline world.”
once again this November when the American Kennel
Club® (AKC) returns to the Jacob K. Javits Convention
* More than 210 dog and cat breed booths individuCenter in New York City on November 19th & 20th to ally decorated that allow doggie devotees and feline
host the third annual AKC Meet the Breeds® event.
fans to interact with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and
learn about their history and unique attributes directly
The 2011 event promises to be bigger and offer even from the experts.
more canine and feline fun for the entire family. This
* Top experts in every pet-related field including
year, the AKC will join forces with The International breeding, training, grooming, nutrition and first aid.
Cat Association (TICA), the worldʼs largest genetic reg- Get to know some of the cat and dog specialists who
istry of purebred cats, to showcase even more breeds of will be available to answer your questions and help you
cats and expand the event space to 160,000 square feet identify the best breed for you.
to accommodate enhanced breed booths and activities
* More than 100 vendors selling unique dog and cat
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est showcase of dogs and cats and offers pet lovers a
* Demonstration rings allow attendees to watch dogs
unique opportunity to play with some of the countryʼs
rarest dog and cat breeds while educating themselves race against the clock in the fast-paced sport of Agilabout responsible pet ownership and choosing the right ity, see dogs show off their Rally, Flyball, and Frisbee
pet for their lifestyle.
skills, observe simulated hunting tests and view law enforcement K9s in action.
“The AKC is happy to once again offer the public the
* Games and giveaways at vendor booths including
opportunity to play with and literally ʻmeetʼ thousands
of dogs and cats, including some of the rarest breeds free samples and activities for kids.
most people have only read about,” said AKC Meet the
Breeds Spokesperson and AKC Assistant Vice President Gina DiNardo. “AKC Meet the Breeds will allow
animal lovers to play with a 200 pound Mastiff dog that
is larger than most New York City kitchens and pet a
hairless Xolo puppy all while learning about the characteristics of more than 160 dog breeds.“
“We are excited to join forces with the AKC this year
and offer animal lovers in the tri-state area the rare opportunity to meet more than 50 breeds of cats including
the Bengal, the most popular breed in TICAʼs world,
during the 2011 AKC Meet the Breeds event,” said
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Litter Planned for late 2011
Multi BISS
Dune des Sources de l’Oum-Er-Rbia
X
Multi BIS/BIMC
CH Asalah Laila-Tiaba, SC
This litter will combine Asalah’s Czech,
German and Libyan bloodlines with
Dune’s 100% Moroccan heritage. Both
parents are imports and are Optigen DNA
tested Normal.
Inquiries invited on this exciting litter!
Rachel McCoy
5735 Via Cervantes
Riverside, California
92506
(951) 682-8369
[email protected]
Multi BISS
Dune des Sources de l’Oum-Er-Rbia
(Saphir x Fellouja)
Bred by Mohammed Soujaa, Meknès, Morocco, and imported by Erika N. Walsh
Best in Specialty Show, 2010 ASLA National Specialty
Best in Specialty Show, 2010 ASLA Summertide Specialty Show
Optigen tested Normal for PRA
Dune is always owner handled
Dune will be bred in 2012 to
Multi BIS/BISS U-GRCH Fantasyʼs Starry Night
(“Ancora”). Limited reservations available.
Erika N. Walsh
708.612.3647
[email protected]
www.sloughi.us
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Ocerico Sloughis and Moreau-Sipière International Sloughis
Proudly Announce the Arrival of:
Ain Zafir Ejaz
Bred by Ain Zafir Sloughis, Norway and imported by Erika N. Walsh and Ermine Moreau-Sipière
Ejaz will be handled by Erika Walsh.
Watch for Ejaz in the ring in 2011!
Optigen tested Normal for PRA
Erika N. Walsh
Our males are not offered at public stud at this time.
708.612.3647
[email protected]
www.sloughi.us
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ASLA Merchandise
Please visit the ASLA Store for great gift ideas and custom Sloughi merchandise.
The ASLA Store can be found on line at Cafe Press at the following URL:
www.cafepress.com/americansloughi
The wonderful, artistic items you will find there include:
Clothing and apparel items with Sloughi artwork on them
Cups, mugs, beer steins, water bottles and travel cups with Sloughis on them
Dog bowls, book bags, clocks, jewelry boxes
Bumper stickers, pins, stationery, cards, buttons and stickers with beautiful Sloughis
Coasters, journals, tiles, and hats, all with Sloughis on them
Magnets, calendars, Christmas ornaments
And much, much more!
100% of the proceeds go to the American Sloughi Association.
Please support ASLA by visiting the ASLA Store!
2011 ASLA CALENDARS ARE ON SALE NOW!
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Over Thirty Years of Outstanding Sloughis.
Our Sloughis are behind nearly every top winning Sloughi in the US,
including but not limited to the following Best in Show
and Best in Specialty Show winners:
Multi BIS/BISS GRCH Dakir Kaheela de Moreau
BIS CH Djordan Kaheela de Moreau
Multi BIS/BISS/BIMC GRCH Fantasyʼs Starry Night
BIS CH Naib el Heurr de la Cite du Guerrier
BISS CH Salim Kaheela de Moreau Elan
BIS CH Salima Kaheela de Moreau
BIS CH Talal Kaheela de Moreau Elan
BIS CH Tayeb Kaheela de Moreau
BOSS CH Ullan Kaheela de Moreau
BISS Vitana Kaheela de Moreau
BISS/BIMC CH Fantasyʼs Argos de Moreau
Moreau-Sipiere International Sloughis
the Moreau-Sipiere Family
[email protected]
www.sloughi.com
P.O. Box 425
Como, Texas 75341
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AKC and CAR Support Pet Victims
of the Storms in Southern States
The American Kennel Club and AKC Companion Animal
Recovery are assisting animal organizations in need after the
recent devastating tornadoes in Alabama and the South via
the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund.
families who need it for their own pets. With the groupʼs dog
food supply depleted, AKC and AKC CAR donated $2500
for food, crates and other animal supplies that the shelter
will purchase locally.
Nearly $15,000 in supplies and funds has been donated to
seven different organizations so far. Read more about our
efforts:
* Hale County, located 30 miles south of Tuscaloosa, was
hit by two massive tornadoes. As more pets begin to reappear after the storm, Hale County Animal Shelter expects
to be inundated with strays. AKC and AKC CAR supplied
more than $1000 worth of vaccinations to ensure the health
of the animals that come into their care. Shelter contact Dee
Sullins was thrilled, saying, “This is just frosting on the cake
for us!”
* Donations of crates, flea/tick prevention, bedding, collars and leads, wormer, nutritional supplement, shampoo and
more have been shipped to the Alabama SPCA, Humane Society of West Alabama, Walker County Humane Society and
Catoosa Citizens for Animal Care (GA).
* Members of the Tuscaloosa Kennel Club recently delivered supplies to the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter on behalf of AKC and AKC CAR, including crates, bowls, leashes
and collars and dog food.
With the recent tornadoes and flooding along the Mississippi, and with hurricane season beginning soon, all companion animal owners are in our thoughts. If you know
of AKC clubs or other dog organizations in need of assistance, we encourage you to contact us at 212-696-8228 or
[email protected].
* The Marion/Winston Animal Shelter, supporting Hackleburg and Guin, Alabama, is currently feeding 40 dogs, 8
cats and 20 horses, as well as supplying food to local area
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days 2011
Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its more
than 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC
Responsible Dog Ownership Days. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between
humans and their canine companions.
by August 1, 2011. The first 500 organizations who confirm
the details of their event will receive a complimentary resource-filled packet including posters, brochures, giveaways
like pencils and stickers, a RDOD Media Idea Kit, and many
more materials to assist them in putting together an entertaining and informative event. All events will be listed on the
AKC web site, searchable by state, beginning July 1.
“More than 550 organizations across the U.S. held AKC
Responsible Dog Ownership Day events last year, inviting
local community members to take part in Meet the Breeds,
AKC CAR microchip clinics, AKC Canine Good Citizen®
testing and more,” said AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson.
“We encourage more organizations to join us in 2011 to help
us spread this important message in a very fun way!”
Motel 6 is a proud nationwide sponsor of AKC RDO Days
and will support community events, as well as attend AKCʼs
flagship event in Raleigh North Carolina on September 24th.
The Flagship and community events regularly include activities such as the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program,
sponsored by The Hartford, Obedience/Agility/Rally demonstrations, AKC Companion Animal Recovery microchip
ID clinics, breeder referral and rescue information, raffles,
games and many more entertaining and educational events.
Events can be held anytime during the month of September.
Sign up at www.akc.org/rdod and create an “Event Account”
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AKC Announces Achievement Levels to
Grand Champion Program
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce a
new enhancement to the Grand Champion program –
Achievement Levels. Beginning May 11th, in conjunction with the implementation of the 2011-2012 AKC
Point Schedule, Grand Champions will have the ability
to earn the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum designations at AKC all-breed, group and specialty shows.
Grand Championship judging will remain the same:
all Champions of Record entered in the Best of Breed/
Variety competition will be eligible to compete for
Grand Championship points at no additional entry fee,
and points will be awarded, at the judgeʼs discretion,
to Best of Breed/Variety, Best of Opposite Sex, Select
Dog and Select Bitch. Points are calculated using the
The Bronze Grand Championship will require 100 same AKC Point Schedule as is used for Championship
points, the Silver Grand Championship will require 200 points. Once a dog completes the Grand Championship
points, the Gold Grand Championship will require 400 title, points will continue to accrue as it reaches the
points and the Platinum Grand Championship will re- Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels; there is no
quire 800 Grand Championship points.
reset. If a dog has already accrued 100 or more Grand
Championship points since the beginning of the Grand
Upon reaching each level, owners will receive a spe- Championship program, the Bronze, Silver, Gold and
cial recognition medallion and certificate, and the AKC Platinum designation will be awarded retroactively.
website will be updated monthly with the names and For assistance with determining point totals, view our
Grand Championship Point Counting Document
breeds of all Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum dogs.
For more information about the new AKC Grand Champion Achievement Levels, visit www.akc.org/grandchampionship or contact [email protected].
“We are happy to highlight the highest achievers in
the Conformation ring with the creation of the Grand
Championship Achievement Levels,” said Robin Stansell, AKC Vice President of Event Operations. “Many
exhibitors brought their Champions back into the rings
to complete the Grand Championship or continued
showing when they normally would have stopped after
obtaining a Championship title. The Achievement Levels give them an opportunity for continued recognition
and achievement.”
The online GCH Breed Lists will be expanded from
the top 25 to 100 dogs including Bronze, Silver, Gold
and Platinum level designations. To keep up-to-date
with the competition, a new Top 100 All-Breed Grand
Champions list will be featured at www.akc.org/grandchampionship/
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The Sloughi will not be eligible to compete for championship or grand championship titles from the AKC
until it achieves full recognition. Please help support
the Sloughi and ASLA by getting your Sloughi out to
compete in AKC events!
Photo Gallery
Darlah (6) and Ushur (12), enjoying spring time in Texas/
© 2011 Sylvie Collier
Dart enjoying the spring time
in Kentucky.
© 2011 Erica Tolar
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Photo Gallery
Basar and Dart on a lazy afternoon.
© 2011 Erica Tolar
Below, Ancora, Paulo and Dune saying good morning to the horses.
© 2011 Erika N. Walsh
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