On May 17, I took a flight to the USA to attend the 07 Silkenfest being held at Purina Farm St.Louis. The intention had been that Fira would also make the trip, unfortunately she was not so enthralled with the idea and decided to have a 'headache' some 3 weeks before departure date. This put the detailed plans into a spin and I decided the best thing was to 'go it alone' this time.
I did not regret one moment of it, I had the most memorable fantastic experience, meeting people and dogs in person and getting a wider feel for this wonderful Breed. With around 150 Silken Windhounds attending the event nearly 100 of them entered in the Breed Show and another 45 or so straight racing, let alone the committment these people showed by undertaking the health clinics that were set up with the intention of setting a base lines for our breed, it was phenominal. I can only say that it added to my feelings of being proud to be part of such a dyanamic forward thinking caring community of Silken Lovers
I did not regret one moment of it, I had the most memorable fantastic experience, meeting people and dogs in person and getting a wider feel for this wonderful Breed. With around 150 Silken Windhounds attending the event nearly 100 of them entered in the Breed Show and another 45 or so straight racing, let alone the committment these people showed by undertaking the health clinics that were set up with the intention of setting a base lines for our breed, it was phenominal. I can only say that it added to my feelings of being proud to be part of such a dyanamic forward thinking caring community of Silken Lovers