Best In Show 2!!

Saturday, Dec 26, 2009 - Chipp makes his debut at his first dog show by winning Best of Breed, Hound Group 1 and Best In Show 2. What an exciting beginning to his show career for both Chipp and his owner, Alexandra. Congratulations!!

Dandi Wins Again!!

December 12, 2009 - Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine wins again in Florida with her owner Cody Temple. Shown to Judge Rita Holloway at Central Florida Kennel Club, Dandi is Winners Bitch, Besto of Winners and Best Opposite Sex. Way to go!!

Dandi in Georgia

November 29, 20009 - Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine wins Best of Breed from the classes in Savannah, Georgia under judge Stephen Hubbell. Shown by her owner, Cody Temple. Congratulations to both!

Two 2009 Number ONE Breed Winners

November 28, 2009 - Lucie tops the Breed at the Norwegian Winner Show in Lillistrøm, Norway with Best of Breed Miniature Poodle, Norwegian Winner 2009 under judge Jacqueline Quiros Kubat handled by her co-owner, Åge Gjetnes. Lucie finishes the year as Number One Miniature Poodle in Norway.

November 29, 2009 - Amanda also finishes the year as Norwegian Winner 2009 with Best of Opposite Sex and completes 2009 as Top Afghan Hound for second year in a row. Congratulations to her owners, Tove and Kjell Kristiansen.

Yaffa is back in the ring after recently having a litter and we would like to share the critique Judge Tuula Plathan gave her at the year´s last show in Norway.
¨A lovely bitch of beautiful balance. Excellent size for a bitch. Lovely head with good expression dark eyes. Correct shape of scull and good ear placement. A graceful neck. Very good front for the breed. Good long rib cage. Well constructed behind. Lovely parallel movement. This is a beautiful bitch who needs to grow tail feathering.¨

Double Header for Elsto!

November 7, 2009 - Lucie travels to Norway to add yet another title. New Danish champion under the world renowned poodle specialist and judge, Mr. Frank Sabella. Thanks to Mr. Sabella and Eva Nygaard Sørensen, Lucie's breeder, for handling her to this newest title.
And in the saluki ring, Yaffa returns after many months of absence due to having her litter and also becomes a new Danish Champion. Thanks to Elisabeth Leven for handling Yaffa to this win.

Group One for Lucie

October 4, 2009 - Hamar, Norway. Lucie wins the CACIB and Best of Breed at the NKK International show in Hamar, Norway. She doesn't stop there but goes on to win the Group in very strong competition. Go, Lucy! The Judge for Breed and Group was Kenneth Edh of Sweden. Thank you!

Finland Success

September 25 & 26, 2009 - Lucie travels to Finland and wins the CC, the international CACIB and Best of Breed under Swedish judge Åke Cronander. She then goes on to win the Group and Best In Show 3 under Swedish judge Kurt Nilsson. Beautifully handled by her co-owner, Åge Gjetnes.
With this win, Lucie adds 2 more titles to her name becoming Finnish and Nordisk Champion.
Way to go Lucie!!

Amanda in Atlanta

September 20, 2009 - Amanda travels to Atlanta with Camilla and wins her first U.S. point with Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex. Judge was David Samuelson.

Jonas Finishes!!

September 13, 2009 - Jonas, Elsto Khariz Abracadabra, finishes his Norwegian championship under judge Marit Sunde from Norway at the International Show in Stavanger, Norway.
Congratulations! Jonas is the third to finish from the Neo/Annie litter.

Poodle Club Anniversary Show - Norway

September 12, 2009 - Lucie wins the Breed at the Poodle Club Anniversary Show and is 4th Best In Specialty. Judge was Mhairi Aikman.

September 13, 2009 - At the Stavanger International the next day, Lucie repeats her Best of Breed win and goes on to 3rd in the Group. Judge for Breed was Gajic Zeljko and Group Judge was Arne Foss.

Thanks to Lucie's breeder for handling her to these wins.

Odin Wins and Lusie Wins!

August 16, 2009: Lusie wins the CACIB and is Best of Breed and Group IV in Oslo today. Breed judge was John Reeve Newson and Group Judge was Virginia Lyne; both from Canada.
And, at the Afghan National Specialty in Norway, Elsto Khariz Odin (owned by Jorunn Kirkbak) wins the CC under judge Djorde Tesic of Serbia. Congratulations!!

Yaffa's Puuppies Are Here!!

August 8, 2009 - Yaffa and Allan's puppies arrived in the early hours of the morning. 4 boys and 3 girls in a wonderful array of colors. Mom and puppies doing wonderfully well and many pictures can be found on www.kharizhounds.smugmug.com

Group 2 for Amanda

Sunday - August 2, 2009 - Amanda, Nor & Swed Ch Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is Best of Breed under South African judge Jackie Jackson at the Tibetan Terrier Club Show in Norway and with an afghan entry of 19. She then goes on to Hound Group 2 under Irish judge Rodney McDowell.

TWO NUMBER ONE BREEDS AT HALF YEAR

Elsto is proud to announce two number one position dogs at the half year mark in competition in Norway and one in the number two position for the breed.

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

Miniature Poodle - Norw & Swed Ch. Fidel Andalucia - Number One

Saluki - Norw and Am Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz - Number Two. Yaffa stopped competing in May as she was bred.

Two Titles in One Weekend!

Lusie shown on right winning Best of Breed
Photo by Eva Nygaard Sørensen, Lusie's breeder

July 10 & 11, 2009 - Fantastic results for Lusie in Sweden. Lusie comes of qualifying age and picks up both her Swedish and Norwegian champion titles. Friday she is CC winner, Best Bitch and Best of Breed at Halland Hundeklubb under Breed authority Tiina Taulos from Finland.
The following day she repeats her win at the International Show by winning the CC, thereby finishing her Swedish championship, the CACIB, Best Bitch and Best of Breed under another Breed specialist, Lena Kildeborg Jakobsen and then goes on to place 2nd in a very strong Group. Since she had met the CC requirements in Norway, she became a Norwegian champion as well.
LUSIE IS AT NUMBER ONE FOR MINIATURE POODLES IN THE HALF YEAR STANDINGS! GO LUSIE!! Lusie handled to these fabulous wins by her co-owner, Åge Gjetnes.

Success in Sweden!

Photo by Tell
July 10 & 11, 2009 - Amazing Amanda finishes her Swedish Championship and is Best Opposite Sex at Halland in Tvååker, Sweden. Judge was Åke Cornander from Sweden. The next day at the International show Amanda wins the Champion Bitch class and is Best Opposite Sex again. Judge this time was Tina Permo. Congratulations.
Amanda is in the number 1 spot again for Afghan Hounds in Norway. Based on half year results.

DINA DOES IT!! New Champion!

July 5, 2009 - Elsto Khariz Dina finished her Norwegian championship today.
CONGRATULATIONS to owners Elin and Kjetil and, of course, the beautiful Dina.

NKK Trondheim Norway

These beautiful pictures were taken by Geir Kristiansen.

June 28, 2009 - CACIB and Best of Breed and Hound Group 3 for Amanda at the NKK Show in Trondheim, Norway. Breed judge was Per Iverson (Norway) and Group Judge was Paul Stanton (Sweden). Amanda is presently number 1 Afghan Hound in Norway.

Yaffa and Allan

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

We are very 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 see the ad on www.salukionline.com for more details. Puppies due the beginning of August.

Lusie Does It Again!!

June 6 & 7th - Drammen, Norway. Edwina Thomas awards Lusie with the CC, the CACIB, Best of Breed and a Group 2 on Saturday. The next day, Lusie repeats her win of earlier this year and wins the CC and Best of Breed and Best in Specialty Show at the poodle specialty under judge Stephen Wheeler. Lusie was shown by her co-owner Åge Gjetnes.

SPECIALTY SIGHTHOUND BEST IN SHOW

May 30, 2009 - Amanda wins the day with Best of Breed and then on to Best In Show at the Greyhound Club hosted Sighthound Show in Hurdal, Norway under Joan Goldstein, sighthound authority from the United States. She was beautifully handled by Camilla. Amanda's mother, Am & Norw. Ch. Elsto The Winner Takes It All, was Best In Show in 2006 which was the 60th anniversay show hosted by the Norwegian Sighthound Club. These two shows are held in conjunction annually.

Hound Show in the U.S.

(Cassie shown above)

(Dandi shown above)
May 9 and 10m 2009 - Mid Atlantic Hound Association.
On Saturday, Cassie (Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues) was Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex while Tripper (Elsto Khariz Day Tripper) is Reserve Winners Dog under judge Bonnie Linnell Clark. Cassie was also Best of Breed Sweepstakes under Anne Roth.
On Sunday, Dandi (Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine) was Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex under Christopher Neal.
Thanks to all the judges.

Breed Winners in Kristiansand

May 9, 2008 - Kristiansand, Norway - Yaffa, Omen Yaffa to Elsto Khariz, is CACIB winner, Best of Breed Saluki and Hound Group 2 while Amanda, Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is CACIB winner and Best of Breed and Hound Group 4. Camilla handled both Yaffa and Amanda in the Breed and Amanda in the Group.
Lusie was Best Opposite Sex on Sunday in Kristiansand.

New Champion Amanda!!!

Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda finishes her championship with a CC and Best Opposite Sex on her second birthday in Stange, Norway. Judge was John Wauben from the Netherlands. Amanda has had an "amazing" run to her title. Congratulations!

Saturday, Stange, Norway

April 25, 2009 - Congrats to Elsto Khariz Dina on her CC win today. Dina needs 1 CC after her second birthday to finish her title. Judge was Leif Wilberg.

Success in Sweden!!

Stockholm, Sweden - April 10 and 12, 2009: Lusie wins the CC and the CACIB and is Best of Breed over 31 Miniature Poodles.
Amanda is Best Opposite Sex with the CC and the CACIB. And Anna is 2nd in a large Junior Showmanship class of 16. Congratulations to all and thanks to Camilla for handling!

Another American Champion

Hansa on the left and Cassie on the right in the upper photo.

April 5, 2009. Hansa finishes his American championship with Best of Winners at Birmingham KC in Alabama. Hansa won 3 majors along the way to his title. Hansa is the 7th champion out of Madicken.

And Cassie, from the youngest Elsto Khariz litter, is Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex her first time in the adult classes.

Congratulations to both!

Norwegian Poodle Specialty

March 22, 2009 - Bergen, Norway - Best In Show for Lusie at the Norwegian Poodle Specialty! The judge was Denise Pope and Lusie was beautifully handled by Camilla Tell-Collinge.

International Show - Bergen, Norway

March 21, 2009 - What a day! At the Norwegian KC Hordaland International Show in Bergen, Amanda is CC and CACIB winner, Best Bitch, Best of Breed and Hound Group 1. Yaffa is CACIB winner, Best Bitch, Best of Breed and Hound Group 3. Both under breed and group judge Knut Fr. Blutecher from Norway. Lusie is Reserve CACIB winner and 2nd Best Bitch under judge Ann Ingram from Ireland.

11 Years Old

Happy 11th Birthday Madicken!!
You are still a glamour girl!
Int., Am, Nordic Ch. Tells Easy Come Easy Go relaxing at home on her 11th birthday.

Lusie Is Group 2 at Manger

March 1, 2009 - Lusie - poodle - Fidel Andalucia wins the CC, Best of Breed and Group 2. Lusie is co-owned by Elsa Storesund, Martha Storesund & Åge Gjetnes.

Yaffa and Eira in Manger

March 1, 2009 - Yaffa is Best of Breed and Hound Group IV ably handled by Anna Storesund. Elsto Khariz Eira wins the CC and is Best of Breed in Afghan Hounds.

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 Bø in Telemark. Thanks to Stian Tangjerd for handling her so well at this show. The judge was Hassi Assenmacher from Germany.

In the U.S., Cassie (Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues) is Hound Group 1 at her latest match show in Alabama

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!