CH Valda (1936) Female Saluki   11/26/1936 (deceased) Color: Red Grizzle Markings: Black markings Owner: Esther Bliss Knapp (Pine Paddocks) Breeder: Edward Aldrich (Diamond Hill) AKC A139751 Sire: CH Hadji Dam: CH Halmah Ab-Ah Foundation Bitch to Mrs. Esther Knapp's Pine Paddocks Kennels. Valda readily learned the requirements of a CD and her puppsies took eagerly to instruction as well. Mrs. Knapp said she was in a quandary as to which to start first, dam or puppies.

Sources:

Periodical  (Pedigree, The Classic Saluki Annual 2003) Periodical  (ASA Caravanserai, AKC Champions 1927-1977, As Recorded By AKC) Stud Book  (AKC, 54-4 (4-37) pg 82) Title/Award Record  (AKC CH 1940) Book  (Article/Pedigree, SCOA Yearbook 1989, p. 229) Book  (Quote, SCOA Yearbook 1989, p. 242)