A 27yr old dream

Am thrilled. Excited. Overwhelmed and a bit saddened at the same breath.
Day before, when Prasad shared the news, his attempts to hold back the excitement fell apart...the peeping palpability in his voice gave it away.
Cash was declared DOG OF THE YEAR BEST BRED IN INDIA 2007/2008. CH.KARBEN'S SUGAR, by the KCI.
A first of firsts. Because, no Indian breed has ever done this. A first for Cash as well, who could easily pass of as a veteran at winning shows, not to forget, a first and a dream come true for Prasad, who has made a habit out of nurturing and breeding show winning Karwanis for sometime now.
Finally, realisation of a dream, Prasad has lived for 27 years now. Over 16 generations of Karwanis, since he had his first Karwani as a 13 year old.
I think, i know how he must be feeling, just from the fact that i feel lucky, proud and humbled having Ozaan(Cash's son from Mindy) in my life.

But today as i said, it saddens me to realise that it has taken us or the KCI, so many years to recognise a true beauty of nature.
And also, thinking that it takes dogs shows to wake some of us up to this mesmerising and free spirited animal.


P.S. : In picture here, the one & only CASH; Picture courtesy : Prasad Mayekar

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Karwani

The Karwani or Caravan Hounds ( as anglicised during Colonial rule) are found in the Marathwada region, encapsulating parts of the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in India….their history dates back to the BCs...they are graceful hunters, known as a noble breed always ready to sacrifice food, life, etc.
......they are aristocratic, intelligent, proud, silent, elegant with powerful but graceful movement.....their coat is very tight, short, shiny and fine...their muscles are flat but very well outlined, almost as if chiseled..… colours range from white, off-white, cream, fawn black, brindle, grey; and permutation-combination of almost all with or without patches or spots..........they are very affectionate, extremely sensitive and strongly attached to their families.........their beauty is something special, asthetic, ethereal..….....they have extremely expressive eyes which is capable of giving a cold stare, if need be ........and their face is gentle but can become ferocious if real danger is near........a true blooded warrior, the Karwani does not like to fight but will do if he or his family is attacked......and when he does you might just end up watching it's true samurai spirit in awe........ the Caravan is very patient & tolerant with children but reserved towards strangers......she ideally would like to take her time to be friends with you if you are not her immediate family.......she does not like to be dirty, she would religiously spend some good time licking and cleaning herself up.........because of her composed behavior, can be kept in an apartment, provided she gets her share of exercise........a true beauty of its own kind it is said that… You don't own your Caravan! He or She owns you!

P.S. : In picture here, Late Parsha @ 3 & 1/2 months.

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Hunting practice

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Allegro !

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A perfect harmony

Is it harmony? Is it symphony? Or, is it simply harmonious symphony? The way they move seems like a well rehearsed play or a perfect duet sung by Lata & Kishore. Every time I see them, I am smitten by each and every move of theirs. The way they sit, the way they move, the way they look at you and even the way they sleep. It is simply magical.

I am very grateful to the supreme power that governs this world, that I am blessed with such lovely beauties. I have become so attached to them that I just can't imagine my life without them. I don't know how I lived all this while when they were not there.

Sometimes it seems as if I have given birth to them. It may sound crazy to most people, but I really feel that way. Sometimes I even wonder whether a real human kid will be so loving to me or vice versa. Will I ever be able to love my real kid more?....and I never have the answer.

Kusum

Ozaan & Moon

Moon @ 7 months