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From my first contact online in 2004 with Although weary of strangers Saff tolerated
Joseph Mangelsdorf and his offer to look them enough to participate in racing
for a Sloughi for me in Algeria, it took 6 events.

years until he could go safely there for his
job - Algeria being in political turmoil the Saff got along well with all females but as
entire time. he reached adulthood, he became more
assertive towards other males. He was a
Once in Algiers Joseph went with security great friend; he would lean on me for a hug
to the hunters of Bensekrane; he visited and soft petting.
several times and established ASNAS’

support with them.

He flew to the USA with his son and the 2
puppies the hunters of Bensekrane had
chosen for us: Saff and Rsassa. Bernd
Fritzsch went to pick them up at the

airport in Chicago and drove the 8 hours
back home with them.

A heartfelt thank you to the people of
Bensekrane and to Joseph Mangelsdorf for
all the help in making this dream come
true.

A “one person Sloughi” totally devoted to Throwing a toy in the air 2011
me, Saff was weary of strangers but eager
to please, intelligent, obedient, gentle and
affectionate with his people; he was also a

good watch dog and hunter.

Saff was always cautious; he would check
things out all the time. In racing, the first
time he was entered, he first just ran
looking left and right checking the sides of
the track, and the judges at the end.
Satisfied with his inspection he raced at full

speed during the second and third
programs! He was nicknamed “speed
demon” by the lure operator. Playing with Rsassa 2012