MBIF DC Kamaraj Luxor Th-E-Brod MC, CGC, LCM, VFCH, SGRC, SOR
8/4/96-6/24/08

"Luxor"

In 1988, after we built our home in Peabody, we became the proud owners of our first Pharaoh Kamaraj Ramesses Th-E-Brod bred by Marilyn Smith. Unfortunately, we lost our Rams prematurely at 8 yrs from cancer which tore our hearts out. I have to admit that I had always said I'd never get attached to an animal. Huh Huh! I lasted exactly a week and said to Moe it's too quiet in the house, we need another Pharaoh Hound.

Hence, our second boy MBIF DC Kamaraj Luxor Th-E-Brod MC, CGC, LCM, VFCH, SGRC, SOR born on August 4, 1996 and bred by Kathryn Gagel (CH Kamaraj Hatshepsut) and Marilyn Smith (CH Merymut Neferkare) arrived. When we picked him up at Marilyn's we met Phil & Darleen Dimor who were picking up his sister Zoe (DC Kamaraj Ka Zoe SC). We were then advised by Marilyn into showing him. During this time we were pleased to meet Bonnie & Bill Folz who own Luxor & Zoe's sister Peanut (DC Kamlyn's Ka Phoenix CD, RN, MC). In 1999, with me as an owner handler Luxor was the #9 AKC conformation Pharaoh Hound in the Country. Luxor was also shown in 1999 & 2000 @ the Westminster Kennel Club. At the 2001 Iowa ASFA II Luxor was the first and as of now the only Pharaoh to win the Lyle Gillette Trophy. In 2001 he was the #1 LGRA Pharaoh Hound. We've traveled extensively to several lure coursing meets throughout the country including CO, IA,TX, OH, MO, FL, GA, PA, NJ, CT, NY, VT, NH & MA. In 1998, we attended our 1st AKC National in St. Louis MO with Luxor. Because of Luxor we have many new wonderful friends. We are members of Pharaoh Hound Club of America and members & officers of Gazehounds of New England Lure Coursing Club.

As we all know Pharaohs are born retired. We feed them, clean them & pack the vehicles while they just watch but we would not have it any other way. Thank you ever so much Kathie & Hattie, Marilyn & Ka for giving us such a wonderful Pharaoh as our mush puppy Luxor to love, enjoy & take care of.


Ben & Moe