Elsto Khariz Odin - New Champion

June 19, 2010 - One more champion for Annie and Neo. Elsto Khariz Odin finishes his championship in grand style with a Best of Breed and a Hound Group 1. Thanks to judge Åke Cronander from Sweden and a big congratulations to his owner, Jorunn Kirkbak, who handled him to his wins.

Welcome Lashes!

Khariz proudly presents the newest member of our household. Omen Cee Candace Khariz, otherwise known as Lashes, comes to North Carolina. Thank you Cyndy Cowie Noah for my littlest angel.

Double Best of Breed

May 22 and 23, 2010 - AKC Lure Coursing with Mid Atlantic Hound Association - It's been a while since Tarife has competed on the lure coursing field and last October she became a Veteran but the girl proves she still has what it takes. Back to back Best of Breed showing the young dogs how it is done. The second Best of Breed was run during a thunderstorm...but that didn't stop Tarifa. You've got lots of heart little girl!

Elsto ATIF-Khariz Makes Good!

May 9, 2010: On the day after he turns 9 months old, Atif wins his first CC at an International show in a strong saluki entry in Kristiansand, Norway. The judge was Diago Rimalho from Portugal. This is the first of Yaffa and Allan's kids to win a CC as they aren't eleigible to win before they are 9 months old. What a great beginning to his show career. Beautifully handled by Anna Storesund.

Diva Wins a 4 Point Major

Scottsdale, AZ - March 7, 2010: "Diva" (Jorogz' Elsto Khariz-Za) is Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex (over Ch) at the Superstition Kennel Club for a 4 point major in the rain. Congratulations! to her owners, Michael Schember, John Roger Morton and Greg Byfield. Diva is litter sister to Hansa (Ch. Snowdicken Sunshine KharizElsto) and Ch. Elsto Khariz Stella by Starlite. Diva has just recently begun her show career and we wish her many more successes in the ring. Her brother and father, Snow, are shown below.

Lure Coursing Success!

February 21, 2010 - Both Snow and Hansa pick up ASFA points at lure coursing in Cartersville, GA. It's been a while since the boys have been out and running but Hansa shows he's still got it with Best of Breed, beating his Dad. Good work!

Atif and Kikki

Pictured are: Top - Elsto Afareen-Khariz with Kikki behind her; Bottom - Elsto Atif-Khariz.

February 14, 2010 - Atif (Elsto Atif-Khariz) and Kikki (Elsto Ata Alanna-Khariz) debut at the Ølen Hundeklubb in Ølen, Norway and they did very well for their first time out. Kikki is Best of Breed Puppy and Puppy Group One and Atif is Best Opposite Sex Puppy. Nice beginning guys! Thanks to Anna Storesund and Elsa Storesund for their handling skills and congratulations to Kikki's owner, Brit. Great job!!

Best of Breed

January 30, 2010 - Dandi (Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine) steps into the ring for the first time in 2010 and is Best of Winners and Best of Breed at the Charleston KC show in Ladson, SC. Thanks to judge, Pat Trotter and congratulations to her owner and handler, Cody Temple.

Chipp's Show Debut

Sweden - Chipp, Yaffa's lookalike son, makes his show debut at a match show in his home country of Sweden and he is Best of Breed, Hound Group 1 and Best In Show2. His critique was beautiful: "Exceptional type, head and expression. Good over and underline, well angulated, moving well for his age. Lovely temperament. Promising puppy and shown well."
We are very excited about this great start to Chipp's show career with his owner, Alexandra. Congratulations!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2009 - We'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
May all of you experience much joy with your four legged and two legged family members.
Pictured are some of our Christmas Elves. From the top: Ch. Elsto Khariz Stella by Starlite; Elsto Afareen-Khariz; Elsto Atif-Khariz; and Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz.

Dandi Wins Again

December 12, 2009 - Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine heads back to Florida with Cody and is Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex under judge Rita Holloway at Central Florida Kennel Club. Congrats!

Top Afghan Hound 2009

November 29, 2009 - Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda does it again! For the second year in a row, Amanda is Number 1 Afghan Hound in Norway. She also adds Norwegian Winner 2009 to her titles. Congratulations to her owners, Tove and Kjell Kristiansen.

Best of Breed

November 29, 2009 - Cody takes Dandi to a Best of Breed from the classes at Beaufort KC in Savannah, Georgia under Judge Stephen Hubbell. Congratulations to you both!

Dandi and Cody win in Florida

November 15, 2009 - Dandi and Cody travel to Florida and win Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex. The judge was Brian Harris from New Zealand. Congrats to both!

New Danish Champion

November 7, 2009 - Yaffa returns to the ring after being absent since May. Shown in Denmark to Hassi Assenmacher, she wins the CC to complete her Danish title. Congratulations!!

Yaffa Puppies Are Here

August 8, 2009 - Yaffa and Allan's puppies are born in Norway. 7 total with 4 dogs and 3 bitches in a rainbow of colors. Mom and pups doing well. Pictures can be seen on www.kharizhounds.smugmug.com

Half Year Standings in Norway

Half Year Standings have been compiled in Norway and we are pleased to announce:

Norw & Swed Ch. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda - Number 1 Afghan Hound

Norw & Am Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz - Number 2 Saluki (Yaffa wasn't shown after May because she was bred and is awaiting a litter)

Congratulations to all!!

Yaffa and Allan

(photo of Yaffa by Caroline Holstensson - photo of Allan by Linda Frisen)

We are excited to announce that Yaffa - Am & Norw Ch Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz JC has been bred to Allan - Nord & Int Ch Badavie Silmarillon. Please go to the ad on www.salukionline.com for pictures and details. Puppies expected the beginning of August.

Amanda Amazes

May 30, 2009 - Norw. Ch. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda follows in her mother's pawprints by going Best In Show at the Sighthound Specialty in Hurdal, Norway. Annie (Am. & Norw. Ch. Elsto The Winner Takes It All) was Best In Show at this same venue in 2006. The judge this time was hound authority from the U.S., Joan Goldstein. Amanda was beautifully handled by Camilla to this fabulous win.

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