Aeracura Silken Windhounds

IABCA Int. Champion Scirocco Dakar

Dakar was bred and is loved by Rick and Ann Steele of Scirocco Silken Windhounds. From the beginning I have felt honored to bring this boy home and watch him grow up.

I think he knows it too. I should have named him Prince Dakar or King Brat Face.

He is pushy and demanding and opinionated, and for what ever reason, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Probably because he has so much personality, it shines through his deep dark eyes.

He is a bit more cautious around strangers but if he approves, I know everything is safe. He has not yet met a furry creature he did not want to play with, chase or bark and wag at:)  

Dakar at Play

Dakar in many ways is so much like his gran-daddy Gideon with Talisman hounds. He has a passion for all things fuzzy, squeaky, round, chewy, bouncy or anything moving. Unless it is the left overs on the counter, he is pretty passionate about those also. He will stand and stare at them for a while, letting out a yip and a yap and a grumble.. willing them to fall into his mouth. Then as if by magic when my back is turned the food vanishes and Dakar looks very satisfied by his handy work and the left overs!

At home he is my shadow and follows me from room to room while I dink here and there with house work. Now if he sees I am not moving quite as much, like homework or reading, that just will not do! He tries to rectify it immediately by bringing me toy after toy to choose from to throw and play with him. Games of chase are so much better then sitting still!! How silly of me!!

Dakar in the show Ring

Dakar has that pose and effortless movement that is eye catching. He has however, been a late bloomer.

At the 2008 Boofest event in Livermore Ca. Dakar took Winners dog in the SWC show for his first Major win, then went on to take best of winners. Judged by Sally Baron.

I have high hopes for this little guy in the show ring. He has good strong rear and front movement, great type and some extreme curves. 

Dakar just glides when he moves and he moves a lot! As he matures his muscle tone is stunning and his coat is coming in nicely. 

Dakar won a very competitive open class this year at Silkenfest 2010 and went on to win Resever Winners Dog!!!

Dakar on the Race Track

Dakar comes from two SRC straight race champs. As seen in the picture to the right, Dakar is going nose to nose with his Mother Tara. Dakar has so much drive he leaps to chase something first and thinks second.

Even with his very intense prey instinct, with training of the dogs and my kids, Dakar is so sweet and affectionate, around the kids, they can do anything and he loves it up. My daughter taught him to wrap his arms around her neck and give her a hug.

On the race track it is all about business and of course the love of the chase. He loves to run and he loves to chase.

At the 2008 Boofest and 2008 Silkenfest  he did very well and I have very high hopes for his future racing career. I only wish we lived in a region with more racing opportunities.

Dakar Stats

Date of birth: 1/28/2007

Registration Number: 2007-191/04 

DNA parantage: Yes

MDR1:  Clear

OFA Heart: Normal- SWH-CA112/26M/C-PI

OFA Thyroid: Normal- SWH-TH95/26M-PI

CERF: Normal  SWH-201/2009--27

BAER: Normal SWH-BR14/38M-PI

Height: 24 inches.

Future Dakar plans

I hope to get Dakar out more in the coming years as life settles down (hah hah?) 

He may be available to stud for that special girl that has also had all her health testing done. /wink

This guy is just amazing and I cant wait to get him out and show him off to everyone!!