Kids & Family
We are honoured to introduce our latest podcast with Wendye Slatyer of Calahorra Afghan Hounds. Wendye and her late husband Stuart started with Afghans in 1962 and Calahorra is one of Australia’s oldest, active prefixes. Calahorra is the only kennel in Australia of any breed to produce 3 Sydney Royal Best In Show winners (and also two Brisbane Royal Best in Show winners).Wendye takes us on a journey in to the 60s – 80s history of the Afghan Hound in Australia and describes the breed in such wonderful detail, a highlight being her description of the Afghan Hound spring, a hallmark of the breed. Wendye also talks about Afghan Hound specialties with 500-600 entries, traveling the country to big shows in the good old days, importing dogs in the 60s and 70s and the first frozen semen litter in the world, plus the importance of some of the founding Afghan Hound kennels.Wendye even describes the first time a grooming brush and bait were allowed to be taken in to the ring by exhibitors.We feel this podcast is a must listen to for not only Afghan Hound enthusiasts and judges, but everyone who is interested in the history of dog showing in Australia. Enjoy!