President’s Message

2024

As I continue my tenure trying to fill the shoes of those who have sat at this desk before me, I find myself contemplating both how things have changed in our world and how they remain the same.  Battles the Society has fought in the past have surfaced again.  The Centers for Disease Control has not lifted importation bans for our Countries of Origin as the risk of rabies, retail rescue, and politics continue to impact directly the homelands of our Salukis.

On the positive side, and it is a BIG positive, the AKC PAL program for SPDBS Salukis has been successful.  This allows our imports, Gen 1, and Gen 2 Salukis to be able to compete in all AKC Performance events.  The 2023 AKC Top Dogs Bowen System Lure Coursing list has a Gen 0 Saluki at Number 1! We also have an AKC Champion Gen 3 Saluki in third place. Three more Salukis from our roles are also in the top 25. Go run your Salukis!!!

Critiques are now caught up and we are publishing our annual CRN report in the SCOA Newsletter as well as our Society News. We have had one litter born and another litter for Spring 2024.

The Society continues to actively promote the use of FCI in Middle Eastern countries that are now trying to walk the FCI path. We also provide any information or assistance we can as requested.   Education on proper vet care, feeding practices, and general Saluki information remains difficult even with the advent of social media as language is a barrier. We are also now encountering issues with those seeking to capitalize on the successes all of our families in Performance venues as well as those who wish to eliminate competition.

If you want to help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary.  No action is too small.

Mary Beth Rogers