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Ibtsama was a very stable Sloughia with Trained for racing by Don Papin (Windyglen,
tremendous drive. She was a beautiful California)
courser until at some point she decided to
think: she would start briefly upon the Wins with us
release, then stalk the lure as it was pulled BOB ASFA Region V Invitational 2003 (lure
through the course to finally leap and coursing)
pounce on it at the end, a comic relief on #1 Sloughi in ASFA lure coursing 2003, 2005
the field. and 2006
Third Sloughi Field Champion (ASFA lure
Ibtsama was a dedicated mother to her coursing)
puppies. 26th Sloughi Gazehound Racing Champion
(straight racing)
When my mother died and I had to take her Editor's note: Ibtsama had two litters at
French Pointer Bouncy, she welcomed her Shi’Rayan, the “O” litter with Bi-Na
and introduced her to our place. It was Mahanajim in June 2004 and the “R” litter
wonderful to watch how she took care of with Najeeb Shi’Rayan in July 2007. Her
her. Ibtsama never showed aggression to bloodline is alive in today’s pedigrees.
other dogs although she guarded our Ibtsama is a great-granddaughter of
property." Tunisian Dinah, the oldest recorded Sloughi
in North Africa. Amir Shi’Rayan, also
Photos and text by Dr. M.-Dominique featured in this issue, is her granduncle as
Crapon de Caprona, USA. well.
Wins under her first owner
Hound group Winner
Reserve Best Rare Breed in Show (2002)
IABCA International Champion
Second IABCA Honor champion for the
breed (2002)
First IABCA Honor Champion bronze for
the breed (2002)
First IABCA Honor Champion silver for the
breed (2002)
First IABCA Honor Champion Gold for the
breed (2003)
Still going strong at 13 years
