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July 2010 News

• We are thrilled to announce the birth of 3 puppies (2 black boys and 1 fawn girl) sired by Magic (Ch. Khiva's Midnight Magic) and out of Sasha (SBOS Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) - below are the new puppies:

June 2010 News

• Congratulations to Mario Cabral (Elamir  Salukis) on his new litter by Pepper (Ch. Khiva's Hot Stuff) and out of Halima (Int Pt Es S N Dk Ch EuW-07 Anjal Sahara Halima) - below are the new puppies:

• At the Saluki Club of America National Specialty with an entry of 104 specials (total entry of 435 Salukis) - 3 Khiva-bred Salukis (Rami, Pepper and Sasha) remained in the last 15 Salukis selected by the Judge!

May 2010 News

• Akilah (Khiva’s Akilah) was awarded two more: Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed (over specials) as well as a Group 2!  Out of 6 times shown, she has 5 Best of Breeds!

March 2010 News

• Akilah (Khiva’s Akilah) was awarded another Best of Breed (over specials) as well as Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a major at the Louisville shows!  Out of 4 times shown, she has 3 Best of Breeds!

• Akilah (Khiva’s Akilah) was awarded two Best of Breeds, a Bred-by Exhibitor Group 2 and Hound Group 4 at the weekend Nashville shows!  This was her first time shown!  

• Pepper (Ch. Khiva’s Hot Stuff) was awarded Best of Breed both days at the weekday Nashville shows!

February 2010 News

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins an Award of Merit at the Westminster Kennel Club!  You can view the video of the breed judging at: http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2010/results/breed/saluki.html

• Congratulations to Eva Mackowiak (Khayif Salukis) on her new litter by Dante (BIS Ch. Khiva's Silver Diamond) and out of Khayif V'Quuana Nadeen - below are the new puppies (4 males and 2 females):

December 2009 and January 2010 News

• Prophet (BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) finished 2009 as one of the nation's top-ten Salukis!

November 2009 News

• Congratulations to Sharon Reynolds on her new litter by Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) and out of Ch. Timaru Nefertiti - below are the new puppies (4 males and 1 female):

• Prophet (BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins Best of Breed and a Group 2 both days at the Ocala, FL shows (one of which was the ASA supported entry)!

• Congratulations to Barbara on winning Best in Show brace all 3 days at the Xoloitzcuintli National Specialty in Nashville!  Below is a win photo:

October 2009 News

• We are so thrilled to announce the birth of our daughter Lauren!  Born on October 21st. Below she is pictured just hours old.

September 2009 News

• Congratulations to Katrina on the following prestigious wins with her miniature donkeys at the TN State Fair:  "Macy Lee" wins Grand Champion Jennet and "Lexus" wins Reserve Champion Jennet!  The win photos are below (Macy Lee on left - Lexus on right):

July 2009 News

• Congratulations to Katrina on placing at the NMDA (National Miniature Donkey Association) Nationals with "Macy Lee" in the 2-3 Year Jennet Halter class!  The win photo is below:

• Congratulations to Stina Jalkanen (Aziz Salukis) on her two new litters sired by Am Ch Khiva's Hot Stuff and out of Fin Ch Aziz Vajahat and C.I.B Aziz Uma!

June 2009 News

• Sasha (Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) won Best Opposite Sex at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty (with an entry of 407 Salukis) under breeder/judge Gary Newton! 

• Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) was awarded Best Veteran Dog (10 years old to 12 years old) at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty!

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) was awarded an Award of Merit (only 10 Salukis selected for this honor) at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty!

May 2009 News

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins two Group 3's at the Jackson, TN shows!

April 2009 News

• Pepper (Ch. Khiva’s Hot Stuff) completes his American Championship title with a 4th major win at the Atlanta Kennel Club show!

• Garth (Ch. Khiva's When Your Hot, Your Hot) wins Best of Breed his first time shows as a special!

• Prophet (BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins a Veteran Group 1 and a Group 2 at the N. Georgia Hound Specialty!

March 2009 News

• Pepper (Khiva’s Hot Stuff) wins Winners Dog and Best of Winners all 3 days at the Louisville, KY shows - gaining 2 more majors and 2 points! 

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie) wins a Group One and runner-up Best in Show at the Mt Elephant & Dist Championship Show!

• Sophia (Bark and Dives Sophia Haj of Khiva) wins a major at the Louisville, KY shows.  The win photos is below:

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins another Best of Breed at the Louisville, KY shows

February 2009 News

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) wins another BEST IN FIELD and is now a Dual Champion!

December 2008 News

• Prophet (BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) is rated as one of the top ten Salukis in the Nation for 2008!

November 2008 News

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) wins another BEST IN FIELD!

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie) wins a Group One and runner-up Best in Show!  He also won a Group 2 defeating more than 300 hounds!  Congratulations Andrew, Mel and Oscar!  Below is a photo from the show:

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) completes his Senior Courser title!

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) completes her American championship title with another 5 point major and a Best Opposite Sex over specials!

• Pepper (Khiva’s Hot Stuff) wins Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Galveston Bay Saluki Club supported-entry show for a 5 point major!   This was only his third outing!

• Prophet (BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins Best of Breed and a Group One at the Galveston Bay Saluki Club supported-entry show!

• Vanna (Khiva's Natasha Vananda) wins Reserve Winners Bitch from the 6 to 9 month puppy class (her first time shown) at the Galveston Bay Saluki club supported-entry show!

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) wins Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex at the Galveston Bay Saluki Club supported-entry show for a 5 point major!

• Ivory (SBIS Aust. Ch. Lamaan Ifori --- out of Rafi and Millie), wins reserve bitch in show at the Saluki Club of Victoria Specialty. This was the largest Saluki Specialty in Australia as there were almost 80 entries!  Below is a picture of Ivory:

October 2008 News

• Prophet (BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins BEST IN SHOW at the Thronateeska Kennel Club show!  Congratulations Caroline!  Below is the win photo:

September 2008 News

• Kira (Khiva's Eidolon Akyra) was show as a veteran at the French Saluki National and was awarded an "Excellent" as well as being chosen to be in the "Ring of Honor"!  Kira was shown at 11 1/2 years old!  Congratulations Stephen!

• Sophia (Bark and Dives Sophia Haj of Khiva -- out of Rafi and Twiggy) wins her first AKC points and goes Best of Breed 2 days!

• Schnozzy (Khiva's Georgia on My Mind) wins two more points towards her AKC champion title! Congratulations Carinne!

August 2008 News

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins a Group 3 at the Lexington shows - below is a the win photo:

• Opal (Ch. Lamaan Iesin of Khiva) completes her American championship title!

• Schnozzy (Khiva's Georgia on My Mind) wins her first AKC points by going Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex the first day and then Winner Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex the 2nd day!  Below is a photo of Schnozzy with Carinne:

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) wins Best in Field at the AKC trial held by the Cascade Coursing Club (obtaining 4 points)!  Below are some great photo of Goji (by Marie Anti).  Well done Maruta!

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie) wins Best of Breed and a Group 2.  His sister Lamann Isolda wins the bitch CC!  Congratulations Andrew, Melinda, Stephen and Dennis! 

July 2008 News

• Tuffy (SBIS Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) wins Best of Breed at the ASIA International dog show (with an entry of more than 50 Salukis)!  Congratulations Kumiko!  The win photo is below.

June 2008 News

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins another group placement!

• Pepper (Khiva’s Hot Stuff) won 2nd in the very competitive Bred-by class at the 2008 National (total entry of 455 Salukis) - this was his second time shown!

May 2008 News

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) is rated as one of the Nation's top-ten Salukis!

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins a Group 2!

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins a Group 3!

April 2008 News

• Garth (Ch. Khiva's When Your Hot, Your Hot) completes his American Championship title!

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins a Group 2 and Group 4!

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins another Group 1!

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins two Group 2!

March 2008 News

•  Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie) wins Best Dog and Best Opposite Sex in Show at the NSW Saluki Specialty (entry of over 70 Salukis)!  Most importantly, Idris won the Dog Challenge at consecutive Specialties!  Congratulations Andrew, Melinda, Stephen and Dennis!  Below is Idris' win photo:

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins a Group 1 and Group 2 at the Fort Lauderdale shows!  The win photo is below:

• Garth (Khiva's When Your Hot, Your Hot) wins a second major at the prestigious Louisville shows!

• Opal (Lamaan Iesin of Khiva) wins a second major at the prestigious Louisville shows!

February 2008 News

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) completes his junior courser title!

• Sasha (Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) won Best Opposite Sex at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show - this was her 3rd weekend out as a special.  The win photo is below:

January 2008 News

• Tara, Rami and Prophet finished 2007 as top-ten Salukis in the Nation! 

• Sasha (Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) won a Group 4 at the Mississippi show. The win photo is below:

• Sasha (Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) won Best of Breed at the prestigious Palm Springs show (over an entry of 38 Salukis - this was her first weekend out as a special)!  The win photo is below:

2007 Highlights

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) completed 2007 as one of the nations top-ten Salukis (with selective showing)! 

• Tara (BIS Ch. Khiva's Doukhtar H Rafi) completed 2007 as the Number One Saluki bitch in the Nation for 2007!

• We are thrilled to be the only breeder to have 3 Salukis (Tara, Rami and Prophet) qualify for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show - in order to qualify, you must be ranked as one of the top 25 Salukis in the Nation or have won a Best in Show.

• Tuffy (SBIS Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) wins a Specialty Best in Show over 54 Salukis. 

• Tara (BIS Ch. Khiva's Doukhtar H Rafi) wins Best of Breed and Best Bred-by at the very prestigious and invitation only AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show!

• Ivory (SBIS Aust. Ch. Lamaan Ifori --- out of Rafi and Millie), wins Best In Show at the Saluki Club of Victoria (Australia).  This was the 30th Anniversary Championship show with an entry of 74 (the largest in Australia for several years)!  

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) completes his American Championship with Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex awards at the Eugene Kennel Club!

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie), completes his Australian title and wins 'Best Intermediate in Group' at 22 months of age!

• Valerie and Mark were married!

• At the biggest dog show in Asia (entry of 3027), Tuffy (Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) won Best of Breed (entry of 62 Salukis) and a Hound Group 2!  Also, Alisya (a sister owned by Yae Kawahara) won Winners Bitch and completed her Japanese Championship! 

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins another Specialty Best in Show (over 67 Salukis) at the Central Arizona Saluki Association Specialty!

• Sasha (Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) wins Winners Bitch (over 28 bitches) at the Central Arizona Saluki Association Specialty to complete her AKC championship!  This was her fourth major! 

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie), wins a Specialty Best in Show as well as Best Junior in Show and Best Dog!  Below is a photo of Idris and Zoldee (reserve bitch).

• Tara (BIS Ch. Khiva's Doukhtar H Rafi) wins a BEST IN SHOW her first time out as a special!!!  The win photo is below (handled by Beep Lee).

• Tara (BIS Ch. Khiva's Doukhtar H Rafi) wins a Group One to complete her championship!!! 

• Ivory (Lamaan Ifori --- out of Rafi and Millie), completes her Australian title!

2006 Highlights

• Rami (SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) completed 2006 as one of the nations top-ten Salukis (with selective showing)! 

• Jasper (SBIS Ch. Lamaan Iasbis --- out of Rafi and Millie) completed his Australian title/championship!

• Jasper (SBIS Lamaan Iasbis --- out of Rafi and Millie) won a Specialty Best in Show!

• Bella (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Batu Bella Khan) won another Specialty Best in Show (from the Veteran class)!

• Rami (SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) won a Specialty Best in Show!

• Dante (BIS and German Ch. Khiva's Silver Diamond) won a Best In Show!

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC  --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) earned her Junior Courser (JC) title!

• Rami (Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) completes his American Championship with 4 majors - these included multiple Best of Breed wins, three Group 1s and one Group 4 all from the classes!

• Tuffy (Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) completes his Japanese KC champion!  

2005 Highlights

• Daphne (Ch. Khiva's Midnight Escapade) completed 2005 as one of the top-ten Salukis in the Nation!

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) is awarded his Junior Oval Racer title

• Magic (Ch. Khiva's Midnight Magic) completes his American Championship!

• Daylan (Ch. Khiva's Daylan A Baha) completes his American Championship!

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) completes his American Championship!

• Megan (Ch. Khiva' Moonlight Serenade) completes her American Championship!

• Daphne (Ch. Khiva's Midnight Escapade) wins a hound Specialty Best of Breed!

• Rajaah (Ch. Lorrequer Istari Rajaah --- out of Rafi and Vaya) completes his American Championship!

2004 Highlights

• Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) was awarded the 2004, 2003, and 2002 Number One Saluki Pedigree Award

• Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) was ranked as the Number One Saluki 2004, 2003 and 2002

• Prophet (Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) finished 2004 as a top-ten oval racing dog