What a Weekend!!

May 9, 2008 at Kristiansand International Show in Norway - Yaffa is the CACIB winner, Best of Breed Saluki and Hound Group 2 and Amanda is CACIB winner, Best of Breed Afghan and Hound Group 4. Way to go girls!

In the US at the Mid Atlantic Hound Show - On Saturday (5/9) Cassie (Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues) is Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex and Tripper is RWD. On Sunday (5/10), Dandi (Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine) is Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex. Congrats to all.
Pictured from the top: Yaffa with Camilla handling, Dandi with her owner & handler Cody Temple and Cassie with her owner/handler/co-breeder Barbara Brewer

New Norwegian Champion

April 26, 2009 - Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda celebrates her 2nd birthday with her Norwegian Championship. Congrats to her owners, Tove and Kjell!

New American Champion

Hansa finishes his American Championship with Best of Winners at Birmingham KC.
And not to be outdone by her housemate, Cassie is WB and BOS from the Bred By class at her debut in the adult classes.

Congratulations to both.

Show Results

March 21, 2009 - Norwegian KC, Bergen, Norway: Yaffa wins the CACIB, Best Bitch and Best of Breed and then goes on to place 3rd in the Hound Group. Thanks to Camilla of Tell Afghans for handling her in the breed and to Anna Storesund for doing such a good job with her in the group.
Pictured with Camilla and Norwegian judge Knut Fr. Blutecher.

Happy 11th Birthday Madicken!

Int., Am, Nordic Ch. Tells Easy Come Easy Go celebrates her 11th birthday relaxing at home in Norway.
Hugs and kisses from your kids (Sissi, Levi, Rave & Hansa) and grandkids (Cassie, Pearl, Danger, Dandi, Dezzi & Tripper) over here in the U. S.

Yaffa in Manger

March 1, 2009 - Yaffa is Best of Breed and Hound Group IV at Nordhordland Kennel Club handled by Elsa's granddaughter, Anna Storesund.
Elsto Khariz Eira wins the CC and Best of Breed.

Yaffa in Telemark

February 21, 2009 - Yaffa is Best Opposite Sex, Best Bitch in a field of 20 bitches and wins another CACIB at the International show in Telemark under German judge Hassi Assenmacher. Thanks to Stian Tangjerd for his handling skills! Thanks to Ingunn for the show picture.

And in the U.S., Cassie wins another Hound Group at a fun match in Alabama.

Cassie Best In Match Puppy AGAIN!

January 17, 2009 - Cassie is Best In Match Puppy at the Tuscaloosa KC. Judge was Sheila Smith. Great job Barbara and Cassie!

Cassie Wins!

January 10. 2009 - Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues is BOB and Hound Group I at the Golden Triangle Kennel Club of Mississippi match show.

Amanda Number 1 Afghan Hound for 2008

Photo by Tell

Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda finishes 2008 as the number 1 Afghan Hound in Norway. Amanda is not yet 2 years old but has proven she is a worthy competitor. Congratulations to her owners, Kjell and Tove Kristiansen. Amanda is shown above with Camilla of Tell Afghans, breeder of Amanda's grandmother.

Yaffa Number 4 Saluki for 2008

Despite showing only half a year in Norway, Yaffa, Am. & Norw. Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz, has ended 2008 as the number 4 Saluki in Norway. Well done, Yaffa!

Breeding Plans for Yaffa in 2009

We are very excited to announce breeding plans for Yaffa. She will be bred to the incomparable Multi Ch. Badavie Silmarillon during 2009. Silmarillon (Allan) has been number 1 stud dog in Sweden for 2008, 2007 & 2006 in addition to being number 1 male or in the top ten.

Rave in Reidsville

Photo by Lisa of K-9 Photography

October 19, 2008 - Rave, Elsto Khariz Dancin N The Dark, wins a 5pt major and Best of Breed at MAHA in Reidsville, NC. She has also completed her SC requirements. We are proud of you Rave!

Hansa Does it Again

December 14, 2008 - Hansa picks up another point at Brandon KC of Mississippi leaving him one to go for his title. Congrats to Barbara and Hansa!

Best In Field Number 5

Photos by Lisa of K-9 Photography

November 29, 2008 - Tarife does it again! Best In Field Number 5 at MAHA in Reidsville, NC. We are so proud of our cream courser.

Hansa Getting Closer

November 22, 2008 - Best of Winners for Hansa at Montgomery KC
November 8, 2008 - Huntsville KC, AL - Hansa is Best of Winners and Best of Breed. Judge was Jerry Watson. Way to go, Hansa and Barbara!

Pearl at Match Show

November 2, 2008 - Anuttara On The Half Shell - Sissi's daughter "Pearl" - is Best of Breed Puppy and Senior Puppy Hound Group 2 at the Pascoe County Kennel Club Match in Florida with her owner, Amy Wendling. Amy bred and owns Pearl's very handsome sire, Micah. Good job Pearl and Amy.

ASFA Trial - Rocky Mount, NC

November 2, 2008 - Tarife runs to Best of Breed on Sunday in Rocky Mount, working towards her ASFA LC title.

Cassie's Show Debut

October 4, 2008 - Cassie (Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues), makes her match show debut at Birmingham KC with her owner, Barbara Brewer. She goes all the way to the top by winning Best Puppy In Match. Thanks to judge, Dr. Morton Goldfarb.

ANOTHER CACIB FOR YAFFA

September 13, 2008 - Rogaland KC International Show - Yaffa gains another leg in her quest for her International title at Rogaland KC in Stavanger, Norway.