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(Kennel/Breeder History "CHOTA")
1. Harmoka Of Barukhzy Theory -
I am aware of two documented references to CHOTA. The first reference I can recall was (I think, but cant locate the copy) contained in a letter to the Afghan Hound Review (AHR) several years ago. In this letter, the correspondent wrote that CHOTA was really Harmoka Of Barukhzy who had escaped from his owner and came into Eta Pauptit's (Holland, Van De Oranje Manage) kennel.Studying the Barukhzy kennel records we find that a litter was born on 1st November 1943 which contained four bitches and a single dog Harmoka. The pedigree is shown below.
CH Sirdar of Ghazni CH Baber of Baberbagh Sada of Ghazni Barukhzy's Ajatasattu CH Baber of Baberbagh Barukhzys Kalindi CH Shahib of Wahsdarb CH Baber of Baberbagh Barukhzy's Ajatasattu Barukhzy's Kalindi Barukhzy's Cullasubhadda CH Baber of Baberbagh Barukhzy's Sadamarika CH Shahib of Wahsdarb
To the best of my knowledge there is no authoratative confirmation of this theory. However, as will be seen from the second theory, the date (1943) does fit, so it is possible. If you can add to this story your contribution will be greatly appreciated.
2. Bought In Exchange For Coffee In Brussels Theory -
In "Our Dogs" (UK Weekly Dog Paper) on October 23 1953, in the breed column notes, Mrs Molly Sharpe (Chaman Afghans) wrote the following "I am indebted to Miss E Pauptit of the Oranje Manege kennels in Holland, also to Mr Toepoel, the well known Continental judge for particulars of the dog Chota who is sire of Mr Cooke and Mrs Wilkinsons imported continental dog Zardin. Chota appeared at the first show to be held in Brussels after the war. He was entered as a Saluki, his birth given as 1943, he was in possession of a dog dealer and was in poor condition. Mr Toepoel, who was judging, placed him fourth and Miss Pauptit, who was equally impressed, bought him. The owner said he had got him from some Belgian soldiers who captured him from the German army in Caen. The Germans said they had originally got him from an English prisoner of war, who was captured in North Africa. Miss Pauptit cannot vouch for the truth of this but found that Chota knew both German and English and was knowledgeable about cars, trains and planes.""Chota mated one of Miss Pauptit's bitches, he was shown at Utrecht under Mr J W H Baynon, where he was put first in an entry of 50. After a year, Miss Pauptit sold Chota to Germany and retained a son for stud. Chota was about 26 in at the shoulder; unfortunately his lack of pedigree is a drawback for his progeny abroad" Molly Sharpe
Researchers Comments-
In Margaret Niblocks book, page 157, there is reference to a postscript (1978) 10 De Hondenwerelt p 1336 at 1338 (translation from the Dutch) Miss Eta Pauptit wrote that Chota was "bought in Belgium, but of absolutely unknown descent" which is consistent with Molly Sharpe's story above.We'll leave the last words to the famous lady (Miss Pauptit) herself. The following is an extract taken from "Afghan International" a publication in the 1970's - "I have two direct imports myself, used for test breeding. One is Chota pictured in Conni Millers book. A short time ago I visited a breeder in Italy who owned a direct imported male from this. I had kept a bitch and bred it back to my own present stud, and from this mating I now have a male and a bitch (and already offspring). Last year he won the European Youth Race, this was a very fine win. It is most amazing to see that this new blood does result in a very alert disposition and I feel particularly that this dog has the very fast reaction abilities of his direct grandsire. He also has it from his sire "Dudel" (now in the states) which I do consider as one of the brightest brains I had in Hounds".
Steve Tillotson 1996
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