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Arabian Saluki Center To Organise Fifth Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest During ADIHEX 2010 |
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The Arabian Saluki Center, Abu Dhabi, today announced that it will organise the ‘Fifth Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest’ to be held during this year’s Abu Dhabi 2010 International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition.(ADIHEX) The show will take place September 24,25 in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center , opening hours are from 11 am to 10 pm. The Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest gives Saluki owners an opportunity to showcase their precious hounds – both smooth and feathered – on an international show level. The contest will be judged by International Show Judge Mrs, Karen Fisher. The Kennel Club (United Kingdom) Salukis will be judged upon the characteristics of the standard of the breed (head, general structure, coat, movement and general impression). But unlike European dog shows, the Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest judges not only on the standards of the breed, but more than that values the Saluki’s predominant purpose (hunting, chasing, guarding) and mental condition (brave, dominant). The winners will be rewarded with valuable prizes. Hamad AlGhanem, Breeder, Registrar General and Director of the Arabian Saluki Center, said: “I am pleased to organise the Fifth Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest. After Four successful years the show is now established as a regional get-together for Saluki lovers and owners from the UAE and other GCC countries. Until today, a total of 172 Saluki owners have registered their hounds to participate.” AlGhanem continued: “The show gives us the opportunity to highlight not only the incredible characteristics of the breed itself, but to further create public awareness in our proud Cultural Heritage, especially for the younger generations. Throughout the times and the changing generations, the traditional values and ethics of Arabian Bedouin are being forgotten and it is our duty to preserve and celebrate them for future generations.” The Arabian Saluki Center, established in 2001 by Hamad AlGhanem with the support of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, commits itself to both the preservation of the pure breed Arabian Saluki and the traditional way of the Arabian Hunting as an essential part of Cultural Heritage. Arabian Salukis are one of the world’s oldest breeds; history shows that they can be traced back almost 13,000 years. Originating from the Arabian Peninsula, these desert hounds, which are known for their exceptional stamina, intelligence and loyalty, were bred to assist man in chasing prey and catching it in the harsh desert climate. Arabian Salukis are highly prized by the Bedouins not only for the hunting purpose, but as a companion and a member of the family. All Saluki owners based in the United Arab Emirates and other GCC countries are requested to register their Arabian Saluki with the Arabian Saluki Centre prior to the exhibition. Arabian Salukis that are not registered by the Arabian Saluki Center will not be allowed to enter the competition. Registration is free of charge and deadline for registration will be September 25, 2009. Owners can register via phone +971 2 5755330, fax +971 2 5755339 or e-mail arabiansaluki@arabiansaluki.ae. The Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest will be supported by main sponsor “Purina Pet Food”, a member of NESTLE Group, Emirates Photographers and LilliDale Animal Health . |
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