Gabriel Valdez was born in Cuba. He has lived many years in Colombia.
In his native Cuba he was founder of the Federacion Cinologica de Cuba, (the FCI recognized club), president of the Collie Club and a member of many breed clubs, including Pointers and SIghthounds.
As a breeder-owner-handler, Mr. Valdez has shown his dogs throughout most of Latin America, finishing multiple champions and winning many Groups and Best In Show awards under his kennel name DaVinci's. He has bred the only Best In Show winning Italian Greyhounds in Latin America.
Meet Mr. Gabriel Valdez
FCI All Breed Judge
Sighthound Specialist
Sighthound Breeder
Professional Handler
About Us
DaVinci Kennels
His love for the Azawakh was born after a show in Mexico City where he was able to meet and acquire Multi Ch MultiBIS Ifri of Silverdale. Ifri was Colombia's Dog of the Year in 2002, Group Winner at the Championship of the Americas and won the coveted Copa Sabana under Mrs. Patricia Craig-Trotter in December 2003 in Bogota, Colombia. Ifri has always been owner/ handled and has earned many exciting wins in many Latin American countries including multiple Group and BIS awards.
Mr. Valdez first litter of Azawakh has produced several champions and Group winners and a BIS winner. Mr. Valdez's goal with the Azawakh is to preserve breed type true to the country of origin together with lively show temperaments.
A lover of sighthounds for many years, he has owned, bred and/or shown Afghan Hounds, Borzois, Whippets, Greyhounds, Saluki and Italian Greyhounds. Other breeds he has successfully shown as a breeder/owner/handler or owner/handler include Basset Hound, Collie, Papillon and Yorkshire Terrier.
Mr. Valdez is a member of the Colombian Kennel Club. He is an All Breed FCI judge who specializes in Sighthounds. He has judged in many countries in both North and South America.
Contact Mr. Valdez by email at gaby.valdez@hotmail.com
or by phone at 55 19 380 64553
or 55 19 380 53875
