One of our afghans favorite places is the Greyhound Stadium in Thornton Road, Ellesmere Port.
On the second Sunday of each month, enthusiastic Afghan owners are able to race their dogs in a safe environment, the season starting in March through to November. As afghans are notoriously renowned for going stone deaf when off their leads; to follow unknown pursuits of their own, this is one of very few opportunity's for them to have a good run without getting into trouble.
Our boys and girls absolutely love it and go crazy in the car as we near the stadium. Even Amenti strains at the leash to get onto the track, despite her advancing years and the fact that she has never been known for her speed.
Introducing The Hakmet Team
Amenti: Hakmet Aton Aspect Of The Sun
Born 1999
Favorite Place: Upside down and fast asleep on the sofa, once having got rid of all those bothersome cushions...! Will whoever it is that keeps putting them back....please stop..!
Born of a racing star, Tempany (Molriq Unchained Melody) Who was famous at N.W.A.R and E.P.A.R for never finishing a race. Amenti however, does actually finish her races but is invariably last. Where she lacks in zoom zoom, she makes up in enthusiasm and doesn't she like to shout about it. She can be heard voicing her opinions from one side of the track to the other.
Her way of thinking of this great sport, is surely slow but steady and she gets there in the end, if it works for her then that's all that matters. This season we have however reduced her to the 100yard dash. She tries very hard but knows the dubious joy of having the sand kicked in her face..!
Amenti is a fantastic Mum to her little ones..! (not so little now of course...!) Definite high order here, a real lady and has sole command of her troops. They all do as she says, there is NO question about it.
AMENTI'S BABIES.
The Gold Collection
IN THE YEAR 2005B.P (Before Puppies...!)
We had a beautiful garden, a mass of glorious summer blooms everywhere you looked. Alas now....naught but a barren desert....!
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE..?
AYESHA: Hakmet Black Gold Texas Tea
Born 2005
Litter Sister to the boys below. Ayesha definitely rules the roost over the boys. She knows exactly who is the boss..! Has real attitude and thinks herself a Scrap Yard dog..! Possesses a very dubious sense of humour and as a puppy liked to take little nips at unsuspecting parts. Happily now she has grown out of of that particular trait. Although if there is any mischief to be found you can bet she is in the middle of it. Ayesha is also a scarlet lady...! She has a reputation in racing circles as being a bit of a 'French Tart'. I have to mention in her defense at this point, that this came about after I made her a very fetching pink racing jacket, trimmed with white lace. I thought she looked more like a waitress but never one to resist a challenge....if it was a 'French Tart' they wanted, then a 'French Tart' they would get..! She now sports a very sleek racy red basque, trimmed with black lace, sequins and marabou feathers. All I can say now is, watch out boys...she will lead you astray..! She is a real minx!
What flowers mum..?
KABUL: HAKMET CLOGAU WELSH GOLD
BORN 2005
'Happy Go Lucky' are the key words here. Loves to sit on your lap, especially if you sit cross legged on the floor. Always better if you happen to be drinking a hot cup of coffee at the same time! Nothing more comfortable than a human lap. Pity his mother didn't tell him he is far too big to be a lap dog! Kabul is very laid back but takes absolutely everything in, he knows exactly what is going on. He has taken to racing like a duck to water, clocking some brilliant times. Once out of the traps, there's no stopping him! Eats just about everything, including tables, chairs, French windows, radiator surrounds, the lot...! Cannot be described as picky... He lets Ayesha think she's the boss but he KNOWS different.
What flowers mum?
ASHRAF: HAKMET GOLDEN PHAROAH
BORN 2005
Amenti's first born. Our gentle giant.... takes after his uncle B.J in that respect. Also, so laid back he's almost horizontal. Spends most of his time sending up the zzzzz's. He lets Ayesha think she's the boss but when it comes down to it. Watch out....! Do anything you like but DONT TOUCH MY PAWS....! Not terribly quick on....the uptake, just can't get the hang of the 'jumping through a hoop trick'. Ashraf agile? Not a bit of it!!! Also took to racing like a duck to water. All three pups knew exactly what to do and did it in style on their very first puppy romp. However, he just did not get the hang of the traps, first time out. He somehow managed to turn round inside and when the traps went up the other three shot out like bullets-but-where-was-Ashraf...? Waiting patiently in the dark...!
What flowers mum?