Ashir Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Donna W., the breeder behind Ashir Kennels located in St. Charles, IL. We focus on intentional breeding for our next generation. Our goal is to produce puppies that will preserve old blood lines while being capable of performing their intended purpose. Equally important for us is to place pups with responsible owners who understand a dog is a lifetime commitment. We are responsible breeders who are passionate about our dogs! They’re central to our lives, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We enjoy participating in many dog events and staying involved in the breed. Please note that because Lurcher and Saluki puppies need to run daily to develop properly, WE PREFER NOT TO SELL PUPPIES TO PEOPLE WHOSE PRIMARY RESIDENCE IS AN APARTMENT, CONDO OR TOWNHOUSE THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN ADJOINING FENCED YARD.
Q. & A. with Donna
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Saluki puppies include red and black and tan. Lurcher puppies include black brindle and fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Kip
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Donna
Donna has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“Our breeding program is a hobby. We do not seek to make a profit, our puppy prices are determined by dividing the total of our out-of-pocket expenses related to each litter by the number of puppies in the litter. The deposit is refundable only if we cannot provide you with a puppy. We do not guarantee that we can provide you with a puppy of a particular gender or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Donna may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Donna offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Donna directly.
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Donna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in St. Charles, IL
4352 miles away
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More about Donna
Club memberships
Donna is a member of Saluki Club of America - Committee Member, Breeder Referral.
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Donna’s links
Donna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ashir Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Ace, dad
Lurcher
About Ace
Broken Coated Dog. I imported Ace as a 10 week old pup in 2021. Ace was selected for me by his breeder, Jeff Burrell, as a foundation stud to be bred to our Flash. Ace's sire is "Seeker" and his dam is "Fly". He is a linebred dog on old English bloodlines with outcrosses to working and sighthound (track greyhound) breeds to refresh the gene pool.
Flash, mom
Lurcher
About Flash
Rough Coated Dog. Flash is a light grey brindle. I brought Flash home with me from Britain in 2019. Flash was selected for me by her breeder, Jeff Burrell, as a foundation bitch. Flash's sire is "Flint" and her dam is "Rachel". She is a linebred dog on old English bloodlines with outcrosses to working and sighthound (track greyhounds and english deerhounds) breeds to refresh the gene pool.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Ashir Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Salukis.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
