Eliza is a chocolate, yes Francis, a chocolate. Sue knew Eliza was a chocolate the moment she popped out. It took a little more convincing for Francis, even photos wouldn't do the job. He had to see her in person to agree: yes, she was chocolate. And of course, she will never leave Odi et Amo-Elessar.

After placing in her sweepstakes class at nationals, she went the the Empire/Eastern Regional weekend and came home with a Best in Sweepstakes under Peter Ortiz at the Sunday Empire show. Eliza won her second Sweepstakes at the Winter 2002 Empire show under judge Eileen Barbieri.

Eliza finished her championship with a bang in September 2002. She won four majors, including a breed from the classes over several specials, in less than a month.

Eliza got her first group placement, a group three, in May 2003 and spent the second half of the year hanging out at home and lure coursing. She is currently 1/2 of the way to her SC and about 1/3 of the way to her ASFA field championship. She has been shown occasionally, mainly at specialty shows and we may try some more coursing with her. Eliza will produce a litter in the future.

The Zen of Eliza: I am one with my stick

Eliza's Accomplishments: AKC Champion AKC Junior Courser Best in Sweepstakes Empire 2001 Best in Sweepstakes Empire 2002 SCOA national class placer Group placer

Puppy Eliza

at 3 weeks

at Saluki nationals- 6 months old photo by Jonathon Wright