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Rarities IABCA UCICB Int Ch Talisman's Viking Kumbaya Loki
Ch Allagante Lunar Talisman SRC X Kristull Talisman of Sheba The lone male at Kumbaya, Loki is a hound of many talents. He is athletic, fun loving , fearless, a happy go lucky show dog, and a confirmed swamphound.
This is our favorite pic of Loki doing what he loves to do , run in and out of the waves at Ft Funston beach. He is quite a sight to watch as he burns an amazing amount of energy on these runs. After his beach trips it's not unusual for him to sleep for most of the next day or two.
Loki on the cliffs at Ft Funston
Loki and Kent at the races Racing is among our favorite things to do with our dogs. They positively love it , and it’s without all the fuss and muss of dog shows. We’ve only just started entering Loki in straight racing events. He is very keen on the lure and ran his way into the high point races, and finished in the top few dogs that day, earning SRC points his first time out.
Loki practicing racing We certainly look forward to more racing and lure coursing events now that all three of our dogs are old enough to run.
Loki Wins Best Puppy in Show Oct 05 We are very proud of Loki's show career as well . At his first series of Rarities dog shows, one Saturday in October, at only nine months old, he won several best of breed awards, best in group,and best puppy in show ribbons , and he wound up starting and finishing his Rarities International championship that day with three five point majors under noted AKC judges . Since then, at his very next weekend of dog shows, he's won several more best of breed awards in some of the largest entries of Silkens at shows in the country. In January of 08, Loki won three consecutive Best of Breed awards at and two Hound Group 2 awards at IABCA, earing him his IABCA UCICB International Championship!
Loki Waits His Turn at a Show He is very typey, has a lovely soft full coat, and is built very soundly , and has beautiful , true, movement. Above all , he has an outgoing winning personality, and loves to show.
Loki and the Garden
Loki on the Deck
Around our home Loki is our ever present shadow. On one hand he is well mannered and very easy to live with, While on the other hand he can be a big goofus who loves to lick his lips and play bunny to encourage his 2 silken housemates to chase him and then wrestle with him. It's fascinating to watch him change between his athletic rough house style of play to a gentle, affectionate dog.
Loki moving out at the Western Regional Specialty 2007 From the judges commentary by judge Cyndi Dell, Morgandell Borzoi, about Loki: "This well made fellow is one I could take home with me. Good bone, good movement, ribspring and head. A strong and lovely example of the breed."
Dita and Loki on the Deck Silkens love the companionship of other Silkens. Loki's closest pal is his half sister Dita. They frequently pile on each other and fall asleep in this position. Other times they can be found sunning themselves on the deck.
Brothers Ronan and Loki on the beach
Whenever we get together with other Silkens it is fascinating to see the dogs happily recognize each other. Loki’s other close pals are his brother Ronan and sister Sazi, who frequently join the Kumbaya Hounds at the beach.
Sneaky Loki at five weeks When we got him Loki came already named Viking. We lived with that name for a few days but couldn't get used to calling him King or Viking so we picked a name that suited him . Loki, the Norse god of mischief. He lives up to his name.
Dita and Loki on the beach
Loki enjoying the sun
Loki enjoying the surf
Loki in the Surf DOB:1/20/05 DNA Profile 456E13385C Thyroid: SWH-TH71/33H-PI Normal CERF ( Eyes) : SWH-225/2007-34 Height: 25 1/2 ( 64.8cm) Mdr1 : Carrier Weight : 51 lbs Pedigree of Talisman's Viking Kumbaya _________________________________________________________
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