Yaffa in Sweden

July 30, 2011 - Congratulations to Yaffa on her recent win in Sweden. Yaffa adds another CABIB to her collection on Saturday at Ranseter International. She requires a CACIB in one more country to complete her International title.

Dandi Wins in Orlando!

June 25, 2011 - Dandi (Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine) takes the points and Best of Winners at Central Florida Kennel Club under Ms. Robin K. Riel. Congratulations to Cody and Dandi!

New Champion!!

June 12, 2011 - This just in!!! Norwegian Ch. Elsto Khariz Dina has finished her American championship in Chicago. Congratulations to Dina and Rachel Irvin on Dina's new title.

Sighthound Weekend in Norway

The results from the Sighthound Specialty weekend in Norway were very exciting for Elsto and Khariz.

Day One, June 11, 2011, was hosted by the Norwegian Greyhound Club and judged by Bitte Ahrens from Italy.
In Salukis:
After a long absence from the ring, Yaffa, Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz JC, returns to win Best Bitch and Best of Breed. Mamma Yaffa is also BIS 3.
Her daughter, Elsto Afareen-Khariz, wins the CC
Her son, Elsto Atif-Khariz, also wins the CC

In Afghans:
Ch. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda wins Best of Breed and goes on to finish the day by winning Best In Show! Congratulations

Day Two, June 12, 2011, was hosted by the Norwegian Sighthound Club and was judged by Henrik Harling from Sweden.
In Salukis:
Yaffa is Best of Breed again!
Her children also repeat their wins of the day before.

In Afghans:
Ch. Amanda again is Best of Breed and is BIS 2 behind Norway's top winning Greyhound and top winning dog all breeds.

Fantastic showing and congratulations to all!!

Saluki National in Lexington, Kentucky

June 6 through 10, 2011
Little Lashes - Omen Cee Candace Khariz - makes her debut at the Saluki National. In Sweepstakes she placed second behind her sister, Callie, in a large class of 15 to 18 month old bitches.

In the regular 15 to 18 month class, Lashes was fourth in a strong class of lovely bitches.

Thank you to judges Kevin Carlson and Stephen Wailes for these honors.

Yaffa's mom, Ch. Omen Ulla Bint Safran Monab (Beagle) won a very large 10 to 12 year Veteran Bitch class and ended the show by receiving an Award of Merit out of 100 plus champions. What a thrill to see this beautiful bitch shown by her owner to these awards. Thank you to Stephen Wailes.
Beagle showed her brood bitch qualities as well this National by placing 2nd in a gorgeous brood bitch class. Her daughter Yonna won the Novice class and daughter Ariel won an Award of Merit. In addition to these exciting wins, Beagle's daughter Yaffa wows them in Norway. See next blog entry.

Mid Atlantic Hound Association

May 14th, 2011 - Elsto Atash-Khariz - pulls out another win by going Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the MAHA show on Saturday.

May 15th, 2011 - And on Sunday, Cody Flowers drops in to pilot her girl Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine (Dandi) to Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex. Her sister, Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues (Cassie) is Reserve Winners Bitch and Best Bred By Exhibitor Afghan, keeping it in the family.
Dandi is at 10 points and will be hunting for majors.

Exciting Weekend in Norway

May 7, 2011 - Kristiansand, Norway:
Elsto Ata-Alanna Khariz wins the CC, the international CACIB and is Best of Breed and Group 2. Her handler, Anna Storesund, is also Best Junior Handler. Congratulations!!
Congratulations also to Amanda in the afghan ring. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda adds yet another Best of Breed to her record.
The very handsome Elsto Khariz Magic Alladin finishes his Norwegian Championship shown by his owner AnneLise Wilson. Thanks to judge Bjørg Foss from Sweden for finding the Elsto Khariz dogs to her liking.
What a great day!

Pommac Coursing

April 22, 2011 - Hurray for Pommac - Elsto Akil-Khariz - (shown above on the left with his owner) on the successful completion of his lure coursing license requirements in Sweden. He ran cleanly with 3 different dogs to qualify for his license and is eager to get started competing. Congratulations to Pommac and his owner, Maria Carlsson!

Thrilling Weekend

Danger above

What a thrilling weekend in both the Saluki and Afghan ring and on both sides of the Atlantic!

Piedmont KC, Charlotte, NC on April 10th:
Elsto Atash-Khariz (Tash) is Winners Dog for a 5 point major. Happy Days!!
Lashes (Omen Cee Candace Khariz) is Reserve Winners Bitch.
Elsto Khariz Danger Zone (Danger) is Winners Dog, Best Bred By Exhibitor and Best Opposite Sex.
Thank you Donald Gill for these exciting wins.

And, in Norway........
April 9th: Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is Best of Breed and Hound Group 2
April 10th: Amanda is Best Opposite Sex and Tash's brother, Elsto Atif-Khariz is CC winner and Best Opposite Sex. (Atif is pictured at the top with his owner Katja)

Thank you to all the judges!

Tash and Cassie

Sunday, April 3, 2011 - It's been 4 months since his first show weekend. Elsto Atash-Khariz "Tash" comes back to the ring at Salisbury KC in Concord, NC and walks away with BOW for his first two points. Thank you to Debra Thornton for her very nice touch on a dog and for being so pleasant to show to.

Ms. Thornton also awarded our lovely Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues (Cassie) another point towards her title bringing her to 9 points with one major. Congrats to her owner, Barbara Brewer.

Happy Birthday Lashes

March 7, 2011 - One year ago today, Lashes made her entry into the world. She has certainly made her presence felt here at Khariz. She has her best buddy, Tash to play with and her very adored Afghan friend Snow to drive crazy with face kisses.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LASHES

Yaffa and her girls

February 13, 2011 - Mamma Yaffa surrounded two of her beautiful girls. Ata-Alanna (Kikki) on the left and Afareen (Afi) on the right. Both girls require just one more CC at 2 years of age to become champions. Well done Mama Yaffa.

Kikki at Olen, Norway

February 13, 2011 - Kikki is CC winner, Best of Breed and Hound Group 2 at Olen Kennel Club. She was beautifully handled to these wins by Anna Storesund. Congratulations to all! Breed and Group Judge was Eli Marie Klepp.

Lashes' First Points

December 11,2010: Lashes picks up her first points and her first major at the Forsyth KC in Winston-Salem, NC. Paula Nykiel awarded her Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for 4 points. And Tash makes his first appearance in the ring and is Reserve to a 4 point major.

AKC National Lure Coursing Championship

 

We had a wonderful weekend at the 2010 AKC National Lure Coursing Championship in Reidsville, NC. It was cold but oh, so exciting to see so many wonderful runners. Tarifa was Best of Breed on Sunday and was high scoring Dual Champion Saluki for the weekend. Unfortunately, due to an injury incurred on Sunday, she was unable to compete for Best in Event Saluki. Tarifa had taken home the title in 2007, the last time the event was held in our area. We are so proud of her.

Busy Weekend for Elsto Khariz

November 13 & 14, 2010: It's been a busy and successful weekend for Elsto Khariz hounds in Norway and the U.S.

Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is Best of Breed Afghan Hound, Group 1 and BIS2 in Kongsberg, Norway

Elsto Ata Alanna-Khariz (Kikki) wins her first CC in Stord, Norway, defeating two champion Saluki bitches to 2nd Best Bitch.

Elsto Atash-Khariz (Kikki's littermate) officially starts his lure coursing career by successfully completing his first JC run.

Congratulations to all!

Happy 9th Birthday, Sissi

November 7, 2010 - American & Norwegian Ch. Elsto Jambalaya Khariz Repriz JC - "Sissi" celebrates her 9th birthday today. She is still as beautiful as ever! I love you Sissi!

Best in Field Number 6

October 30, 2010 - Tarifa pulls another Best In Field at the ASFA trials at Rocky Mount, NC. Wow! Thanks to Jim Anthony, Leigh Littleton and Dean Wright for this win. Congratulations to my darling veteran. Shown here with Leigh Littleton.

Tash (14 months old) was test dog and proves his enthusiasm for the lure and little Lashes, only 7 months old, runs the entire course at practice. We're hoping for two more committed coursers.

Regional Invitational ASFA

October 23 & 24, 2010 - Our veteran saluki, DC Abu Baqr's Ellah Tarife SC, shines in the Region 8 Ivitational for the American Sighthound Field Association. She is Best of Breed Saturday and Sunday and walks away with the ASA ASE Perpetual Trophy for 2010. The hosting club was SHOT in Williamsburg, VA. The judges for this event were James Anthony of Florida, Tom Cigolli of West Virginia, Ian Davies of Maryland and Pete Lowe of Colorado. It was a beautifully run event with perfect weather. Congratulations to all the winners. Steve Surfman took some wonderful pictures which will be posted here when available.

Lure Coursing Best of Breed

October 2 and 3, 2010: Tarifa continues to prove she can still run even though she is in the Veterans Class. Back to back Best of Breeds at the AKC MAHA trials in Rocky Mount, NC. Way to go, girl!