Skyra Archived News 2004-2006

At the Driffield Championship Show Ryazan Hussar at Skyra was 3rd in the Limit Dog class and Skyra Starstruck was 3rd in the Postgraduate Class. Skyra Starstruck then went on to win 3rd place in the Pedigree Pet Plan Yearling Stakes.

At the Borzoi Club Championship Show Ryazan Hussar at Skyra was placed 2nd in Limit Dog and 1st in the Best Stud Dog/Brood Bitch. Skyra Starstruck and Ryazan Hussar at Skyra were 2nd in the Best Brace class.

Grace Darling found collapsed dead in her kennel. She was the sweetest bitch you could wish for and will be greatly missed.

Skyra Starstruck was placed third in the Post Graduate Class at the City of Birmingham Championship Show. This now qualifies him for CRUFTS 2007. A big thank you to breed specialist judge Mrs Sheila Ridge-Reeves.

Slim Shadey, Barney Rubble and Azov made their debut today in the world of photographic modelling, when they attended their first photo shoot with artdecostudio.com. The boys took it all in their stride and appeared to thoroughly enjoy their time and all the attention. A huge thanks to John Knight, photographer and model Katie for such a lovely time.

At the Welsh KC Championship Show Skyra Szarowski won first in the Minor Puppy Dog class and Best Puppy Dog. Congratulations also go to Libby Harrison with Skyra Szynski who took 2nd place in the Minor Borzoi Puppy Dog Class and to Kirsty and Iain Sanderson with Skyra Szophya, who took first place in the Minor Puppy Bitch Class. They are 6 months old and this was their first Championship Show.
All three SKYRA youngsters have now qualified for CRUFTS,

Congratulations to Libby Harrison with Skyra Szynski who took Best Pup in Breed at the Bakewell Show, at only just 6 months old. At the same show Skyra Szarovski was placed 2nd in the Borzoi Puppy Class and then went on to take 2nd place in a very large class for the Any Variety Puppy Stakes. This was the first show for both of these boys. A huge thank you to both judges concerned.

Congratulations to Kirsty and Iain Sanderson with Skyra Szophya for getting 1st in the Any Variety Puppy Class at her first show (there were no breed classes scheduled). She is just 6 months old.

At Leeds Championship Show Ryazan Hussar at Skyra was placed 2nd in the Limit Dog Class and Skyra Southernstar was placed 2nd in the Postgraduate Bitch class.
A big thank you to breed specialist judge Margaret Masterman (Santerman).

At The National Championship Dog Show, Ryazan Hussar at Skyra won 1st in the Limit Dog Class and was then awarded the Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate.
Skyra Southernstar won 1st in the Post Graduate Bitch class.
A huge thank you to judge Marion Spavin

At the Derby Canine Society Open Show, Ryazan Hussar at Skyra was placed 1st in the Open Borzoi class and Skyra Southernstar was placed 1st in the Post Graduate Borzoi class, she then went on the take Best of Breed and Hound Group 4.
A huge thank you to breed specialist judge Roger Heap (Rae).

At the Humberside Hounds Association Open Show, Skyra Starstruck was placed 1st in the Junior Borzoi class and Est Ch Philadelphian Sabanna Azov Von Skyra (Imp Est) was placed 2nd in the Open Borzoi class.
A huge thank you to breed specialist judge Alma Oakley-Abrahams (Jamarqui).

At the Eastwood Canine Association Open Show, Est Ch Philadelphian Sabanna Azov Von Skyra (Imp Est) was placed 1st in the Open Borzoi class and went on to take Best of Breed. He then went on to be shortlisted for the group. A huge thank you to breed specialist judge Anthea Eardley.

Skyra Synne Synattie (owned by Iain and Kirsty Sanderson) was awarded 1st in the Junior Bitch class at the Northern Borzoi Championship Show.

At the Retford Canine Society Open Show Skyra Starstruck was placed first in the Junior class and went on to take Best of Breed
Est Ch Philadelphian Sabanna Azov Von Skyra was placed first in the Open class and then went on to take Reserve Best of Breed.
Thank you to the judge John Bloor (Pashtari).

At CRUFTS 2006 SKYRA dogs had a wonderful day!!! Skyra Starstruck was placed Reserve in Special Junior Dog
Ryazan Hussar at Skyra was placed Reserve in Post Graduate Dog
Skyra Sandie Sloper was placed Second in the Puppy Bitch class.
Skyra Southernstar was placed Second in Special Junior Bitch and Special Yearling Bitch

Congratulations also to Skyra Synne Synattie (owned by Kirsty and Iain Sanderson)
She was placed First in the Puppy Bitch class.

A huge thank you to breed specialist judge Rose Marie Downes (Vronsky).

At the Northern Borzoi Association Limit Show Ryazan Hussar at Skyra won the Mid-Limit Dog and Special Beginners Dog, whilst Skyra Starstruck won the Junior Dog, Best Junior in Show and Reserve Best Dog in Show. Together they won the Brace class.
Congratulations also to Skyra Synne Synattie (owned by Kirsty and Iain Sanderson) who won the Junior Bitch class, Special Beginners Bitch and Best Special Beginner in Show.

A huge thanks to breed specialist judge Beryl Andrews (Dolsaca).

At the Manchester Championship Show Skyra Southernstar was placed 1st in the Junior Bitch class. Skyra Sandie Sloper was placed Reserve in Puppy Bitch class. A big thank you to breed specialist judge John Robson (Santerman). Unfortunately, Skyra Starstruck missed his class and was unable to compete in the breed. SKYRA kennels was also awarded VHC in the Pedigree Petfoods sponsored Breeder Stakes, which was enjoyed by all who entered.
A big thank you to Kirsty Sanderson and Liz Dawson (Stubbylee Borzoi) for handling some of our dogs in this class for us.
Finally, both Skyra Southernstar and Skyra Starstruck were awarded their Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award at this show. They are the first of the Skyra Hounds to take this test.

Skyra Sandie Sloper was awarded 1st in her class and Best Bitch Puppy in Breed at LKA, qualifying her for CRUFTS 2006. A big thank you to the judge Mr J Horswell. This was Blossom's first Championship Show and only her second time out. She is the second youngster out of the Surprise litter to be taken out to a show now. Both bitches qualifying for CRUFTS at their first championship show.

After several weeks, we are now proud to announce that Slim Shadey hopes to become an ambassador for the breed, by beginning work as a Pets as Therapy Dog. He sailed through his health and temperament/suitability assessments a number of weeks ago and had just been waiting the official OK from the organisation. We will keep you updated on how he does on the website.

At last, after an amazing and long journey, we have arrived back in the UK with our new boy Azov. His beautiful nature and impeccable temperament made him an ideal travelling companion for such a long and arduous journey - he never put a foot (or should we say paw?) wrong the whole way. He coped with 3 days afloat, over 800 miles in the car and a very exclusive hotel in France, without any problems. Now Azov is getting to know the other hounds at Skyra, making new friends, investigating the poultry and our Lincolnshire countryside and beaches.

After a very lengthy wait, we are at long last off to collect our new boy : EST & LT JCH - BALT JW-05 - Club JW 2005 : AZOV : from the Baltics. All being well we should be back in this country with him by the end of next week. The journey alone will be quite an adventure, being over land and sea. Hopefully we will take many photographs enroute which we will be able to put on the website when we return.

It is with great sadness that we have to announce on this day Ronald James Taylor a major mainstay behind the scenes at SKYRA Wolfhounds over the years, passed away suddenly. He will be greatly missed by us all, especially the hounds and his special dog Dylan. We hope there are plenty of wet noses and wagging tails with him now, to keep him happy.

SKYRA SOUTHERNSTAR
Best Puppy in Show
The Borzoi Club Championship Show

This was Lilly's final show as a puppy and she has certainly ended her spectacular puppy career with a bang, bringing home trophies for Best Puppy Bitch, Best Puppy Bred by the Exhibitor and also Best Puppy in Show.. A huge thank you to breed specialist judge Sue Peskett (Labinska) and breed specialist judge Mr Robin Spencer (Talgavar). Our thanks also to all the judges who have liked Lilly so much during her puppy career. She will be taking a short break from the ring for now to just enjoy being a youngster at home and will hopefully be back in the ring in 2006.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SLIM SHADEY AND THE REST OF HIS LITTER MATES!!!

On this Slim's second birthday we attended the Northern Borzoi Association Open Show where SKYRA Wolfhounds won a total of 6 x 1st prizes, 1 x 2nd prize and the Reserve Best Dog in Show.
Ryazan Hussar at Skyra won 1st in the Graduate Dog class, 1st in the Special Beginners Dog Class, Best Graduate, Best Special Beginner and overall Reserve Best Dog in Show. Skyra Starstruck won 1st in the Puppy Dog Class; Skyra Southernstar won 1st in Puppy Bitch and 1st in Special Beginners Bitch. At her first show Skyra Sandie Sloper won 2nd in Minor Puppy Bitch. Slim Shadey and Barney Rubble also won 1st in the Best Brace class. A big thank you to breed specialist judge Mr G Peskett (Labinska).

At the City of Birmingham Championship Show, Skyra Sirius was placed 2nd in the Borzoi Puppy Dog class, Skyra Starstruck (Barney Rubble) was placed 1st in the Borzoi Junior Dog class and Skyra Southernstar was placed 2nd in the Borzoi Puppy Bitch class. Skyra Shimmeringstar owned by Sue Roome (Mableshounds) was placed 3rd in the Borzoi Puppy Bitch class. This was Sirius' first show and he too has now qualified for CRUFTS 2006.

A big congratulations to Margaret Masterman and John Robson (Santerman) on receiving the Bitch CC (her third we believe and her title!) and Best of Breed with Aberglyn Cherokee of Santerman, bred by Alma Braybrook (Aberglyn). This lovely bitch is well worthy of her title. She is litter sister to Aberglyn Crystal Silver the Dam of our Lottie (Aberglyn Fantasy of Skyra) and Evie (Aberglyn Finesse of Skyra) , Grand Dam to the SKYRA "STAR" litter.

Finally, those who attended the show will know that Kym took quite a nasty fall on to the concrete flooring, whilst in the ring. We would like to thank everyone for their help and concern, particularly the other exhibitors who kindly waited whilst the situation was sorted out, the ring stewards and for the judge Angela Randall (Hammonds) who not only managed to very skillfully gain control of Barney Rubble who was terrified by the experience, but she patiently waited whilst we completely distrupted her judging. Thank you Angela for your patience, concern and for liking our dogs as much as we do. Thanks also to Alma Oakley (Jamarqui) for her kindness and prompt medical expertise and Sue Roome (Mableshounds) for taking over the handling of Barney Rubble, so that the judge could write her critique and continue with the judging.

At the Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show, Skyra Synne Synattie (owned by Kirsty and Ian Sanderson) was placed 2nd in the Minor Puppy Bitch class, qualifying her for CRUFTS. This was her first show - she is the first of the Surprise litter to go out to a show. WELL DONE to Kirsty, Iain and Petra.

At The Hound Association Championship Show, Ryazan Hussar at Skyra was placed 1st in both the Yearling Dog and Special Beginners Dog classes. Skyra Southernstar was placed 1st in the Puppy Bitch class and Skyra Starstruck was placed 2nd in the Puppy Dog class. A huge thank you to breed specialist judge Val Tuton (Vashla).

At the Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society 2 Day Open Show, Skyra Starstruck (Barney Rubble) was given Best Puppy in Breed and Best of Breed. Ryazan Hussar at Skyra (Slim Shadey) was given Reserve Best of Breed.

At the Leeds Championship Show, Skyra Southernstar was given 1st in the Borzoi Puppy Bitch class and Skyra Shimmeringstar owned by Sue Roome, Mableshounds Kennels was given 2nd in the same class. Skyra Starstruck was given 2nd in the Borzoi Puppy Dog class. All three pups are now qualified for Crufts 2006. Thank you to Judge Jenny Dove.

At the East of England Championship Show, Skyra Southernstar was given 1st in the Borzoi Puppy Bitch class. Thank you to the judge.

At the Derbyshire County Premier Open Show, Ryazan Hussar at Skyra (Slim Shadey) won BOB. Skyra Southernstar (Silly Lilly) at only 7 months old won BPIB and then went on to take BPIS. This qualifies her for Crufts 2006. A huge thank you to all judges concerned:- breed specialist judge Jill Chapman (Rasaday) and BIS judge Mike Gadsby (Afterglow).

At the Newmarket & District Canine Society 2 day Open Show, Ryazan Hussar at Skyra (Slim Shadey) won BOB, Hound Group 1, Best in Show Day 2 and Reserve Supreme BIS. At the same show his daughter Skyra Southernstar (Silly Lilly) won BPIB and Puppy Group 3 and his son Skyra Starstruck (Barney Rubble) came 1st in AV Puppy. A huge thank you to all judges concerned:- especially breed specialist judge Beryl Andrew (Dolsaca), group judge Mrs Jean Western (Deanery) and BIS judge Mr R Metcalfe (Metadale).

Congratulations to Saskia and her new family on winning 1st in her class at her first show! Well done from us all at SKYRA.

At CRUFTS Dog Show Ryazan Hussar at Skyra (Slim Shadey) came first in his class and Mableshounds Mian Mystyzyn of Skyra (Grace Darling) came second in her class. A huge thank you to the judge, Mrs F J Minns.

Slim Shadey had his stitches removed at the vets and was remarkably given the all clear, having made an astonishingly good recovery from his operation. Many thanks to everyone who emailed and telephoned with their kind words of support during our difficult time with Slim. He hopes to see you in the show ring later this year. A huge "Thank You" to everyone at Frank Coleman’s Veterinary Surgery, Orby, Skegness, Lincs, for their dedication and skill which undoubtedly saved the life of our very precious Slim Shadey.

9.30 p.m. Slim Shadey found collapsed in the garden and rushed to the vets, where he underwent emergency surgery to remove his spleen, repair his stomach and he also received a blood transfusion. His spleen had twisted and ruptured, causing his stomach to bloat, rupture and haemorragh. After a long weekend where it was touch and go whether or not Slim would survive, we were able to bring him home to recover.

At the Ladies Kennel Association Centenary Championship Show, Ryazan Hussar at Skyra (Slim Shadey) came 1st in his class. Thank you to judge Julie Stevens-Smith (Redbanner).