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WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB 1927/1928
ENTRIES AND RESULTS
(Author Steve Tillotson, May 2012)
(With great thanks to David Frei (Stormhill Afghan hounds) we have recently received information on the entries/results for Westminster for the years 1927 and 1928)
and then add some commentary after that
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The breed Judge was Alfred Delmont, of Wynnewood, Pa. There were a total of 4 Afghan Hounds entered. Exhibits 1-3 were all Bell-Murray, either bred by the Major or Ms Jean Manson
Zun O'Valley Farm, was entered in the name of O'Valley Farm Kennel, we are currently researching this kennel history
Sahib and Kabuter were entered in the name of Jean Manson (Cove Afghan hounds, Scotland) and handled by (agent) James V Dignowity
Shahjenan Of Larkbeare was entered in the name of Sarah Wallah (Elenor Kennels) 1365 Astor St. Libertyville. Illinois.
We note that BOB went to Shahjehan Of Larkbeare. This was the FIRST year Afghan Hounds were entered at WKC and the honour of that first ever WKC BOB goes to the English breeder (Clara Bowing/Larkbeare) who imported Shahjehan from India in 1924, and credit is due also to Sarah Wallah of Elenor Kennels
Alfred Delmont - (Judge), we are currently researching Mr Delmont and will update this page when we learn more
James V Dignowity - we are currently researching Mr Dignowity and will update this page when we learn more
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The breed Judge was again Alfred Delmont, of Wynnewood, Pa. There were a total of 5 Afghan Hounds entered. Exhibits 1,2,4,5 were all Bell-Murray, either bred by the Major or Ms Jean Manson or Mrs C Clifford (England)
Typo's in the catalogue. "Kandahan" is in fact "Kandahar", and Shahjehan of Larkbearl should be "of Larkbeare"
The BOB this year was awarded to Kandahar, entered by Mrs P A B Widener, bred by Miss Manson (Cove, Scotland)
We have some new enthusiasts exhibiting in 1928 - Miss Sigrid Holmquist with Kasi Of Cove, Mrs P A B Widner with Kandahar. The O'Valley Farm Kennel and Elenor Kennel both returned to compete again in 1928
We note that "Kandahar" was offered for sale at a price of $1,000 (inflation calculated - that equates to $13,300 in 2012)
Steve Tillotson, May 2012
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