Kikki in Stord, Norway

November 14, 2010 - Kikki brings home her first CC and beats two champions while she is at it! What a great beginning to her championship quest! Ably shown by Anna Storesund and judged by Matti Tuominen. Congratulations!

Amanda 2nd BIS

Nov 13 and 14, 2010 - Amanda has a successful weekend at the Kongsberg KC Show in Norway. She is BOB, Hound Group 1 and 2nd BIS. Congratulations, Amanda!!

Three New Titles for Amanda

November 6 and 7, 2010 - Amanda, Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda takes a little trip to Denmark and comes back with her International, Danish and Nordisk title. What a great weekend! Congratulations to her owners, Tove and Kjell.

Rogaland International Results

Rogaland KC, Stavanger, Norway: September 11&12, 2010.
Anna Storesund tops the Junior Handler competition on Saturday with 1st place and on Sunday with 2nd place. Congratulations to Anna.
The dogs do well also. Ginny, Thirte'en Days a Week to Elsto, wins the CACIB and is Afghan Hound Best of Breed. Afi, Elsto Afareen-Khariz is CC winner in Salukis. Lucy, Multi Ch. Fidels Andalusia, wins the Miniature Poodle CACIB. Thanks to all judges.

Oslo Double Results

Patrick Oware took the moving picture of Amanda.

August 14 & 15, 2010 - Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda goes Best of Breed the first day of the Oslo Double International Show and also quailfies for Crufts. She goes on to Group 4 at this prestigious show ably handled by Cody Flowers.

The second day, Amanda is Best Opposite Sex which gives her the additional title of Norwegian Winner 2010.

Elsto Afareen-Khariz wins her class each day with an honor prize.

And, to finish off the weekend, Anna Storesund is 4th Best Junior Handler.

What an exciting weekend!

More from Nesbyen

Photo by Paul Wilson


Photo by Ella Christensen

July 31, 2010 and August 1, 2010 - What a fantastic weekend for Prince Alladin! Anne Lise pilots Elsto Khariz The Magic Alladin to the CC win on Saturday and Sunday at Nesbyen. Super congrats to both of you!
The afghan judge on Saturday was Rita Reyniers and on Sunday was Hans Bierwolf.

Nesbyen, Norway

Thanks to Anne Lise Wilson for the photos.

July 31, 2010 - Cody Temple Flowers and Elsto Khariz Amanda are reunited in the ring at Nesbyen. Amanda is Best of Breed and Hound Group 2. Congratulations! Afghan judge was Rita Reyniers and the Hound Group judge was H. Bierwolf.

Congratulations to Atif and Afareen

July 24, 2010 - Karmøy, Norway - Elsto Atif-Khariz wins his second CC and a Best Opposite Sex and his sister, Elsto Afareen-Khariz wins her first CC a Best of Breed over a champion and a Hound Group 3. Way to go!
Beautifully handled to these wins by Anna Storesund

Lucy's Little Prince

Lucy's little prince, Tom, makes his public debut at one week of age.

New Champion

June 19,2010: Announcing new Norwegian Champion Elsto Khariz Odin. This is the 4th champion from the combination of Neo and Annie. Congratulations to Jorunn Kirkbak, his owner, for finishing Odin in such grand style....Best of Breed and Hound Group 1. A fantastic finish!! The breed and group judge was Åke Cronander from Sweden.

Norwegian Poodle Specialty

June 5, 2010. Lucy is Best In Specialty Show at the Norwegian Poodle Specialty under judge Melanie Harwood from England. This is Lucy's 5th Specialty win. The following day at the International NKK show, she is Best of Breed again under judge Bente Bjerkaas from Norway and Group 2 under judge Dan Ericksson from Sweden. Lucy finished her International Championship with this win.

Norwegian Afghan Specialty

June 5, 2010: Great success at the Norwegian Afghan Specialty under judge Philippe Gallardo from Spain. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is Best of Breed.

Ginny, Thirte-en Days a Week for Elsto, finishes her Norwegian Championship.
What a great show result!!

Elsto Atif-Khariz Wins the CC

May 9, 2010 - The day after he turns 9 months old, Elsto Atif-Khariz wins his first CC at an international show in Kristiansand, Norway. Ably handled by Anna Storesund, Atif was shown in a strong saluki entry to judge Diogo Ramalho of Portugal. What a great beginning to his show career.

Lucy at Poodle Club of America

The above picture of Lucy was taken by V. Holloway. Thanks!

April 28, 2010 - Mrs. Beverly Jean Nelson awards Lucy first Award of Merit at the Poodle Club of America 2010 National Specialty. What a way to finish off her American tour! Lucy was Winners Bitch at every show but one while she was here in the States. She has also racked up a Best of Breed Specialty win along with other Bests of Breed. It's been a great visit. Thanks to Tim Brazier for his excellent care and handling of Lucy while she was visiting. Photo to come.
Lucy returns home to Norway as American, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Nordisk champion and Norwegian Winner 2010. She is a multiple specialty winner having been awarded Best of Breed at 4 specialties.

Bergen KC - Bergen, Norway

April 17 & 18th, 2010: "Amanda" - Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is Best of Breed and CACIB winner and her litter brother, "Odin" - Elsto Khariz Odin is the CAC winner. Odin needs one more CAC to become a champion. The judge was Espen Engh.
Anna Storesund, showing Yaffa, is Best Junior Handler and qualifies to show at the winter "Dogs For All". Congratulations to all.
Anna shown above with Yaffa.

American Champion Lucie!!

April 11, 2010 - Timberland Valley KC: Lucie finishes her American Championship with another Best of Breed. This time under judge Mrs. Kristi Trivilino. Thanks to Tim Brazier who ably handled Lucie to all her wins.
She has amassed an incredible record in the short time she has been in the U.S. She was entered in 9 shows, was Winners Bitch 8 of the 9 times; Best of Breed 4 times and Best In Show at the Puget Sound Poodle Specialty.
Thank you to all who have recognized her quality. Lucie's next and final appearance in the U.S. before returning home to Norway will be at the Poodle National the end of this month. Åge Gjetnes, Lucie's co-owner; Eva Nygaard Sørensen, Lucie's breeder; and I plan on being there. We hope you'll stop to say hello.

Best of Breed for Lucie

April 10th - Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers - Lucie is Best of Breed under the renowned former handler Peter Green. She now needs just one point to finish!

Lucie Adds Points

April 3, 2010 - Lucie is Winners Bitch at the Chintimini KC in Oregon under judge Dr. Wanda V. Spediacci.

April 4, 2010 - Lucie repeats her win of the previous day by going Winners Bitch under Kenneth D. Falconi.

Lucie is now within 2 points of her American Championship.

Lucie Wins Majors!!

Shown above with her handler, Timothy Brazier, winning BIS at the specialty.

Friday, 3/26 and Sunday 3/28 - In only her second weekend out, Lucie continues to dazzle by winning a Specialty 4 point major winning Best In Specialty at the Puget Sound Poodle Club under judge, Mr. Clay Williams and a 3 point major at the Peninsula Dog Fanciers Club on Sunday under judge, Dr. Wanda V. Spediacci. More details and photos to follow. Go Lucie!! In just two weekends she has accumulated 11 points with both majors. What a girl!!

Lucie Makes Her Debut in the US

Lucie makes her first appearances in the United States and wins at both her first outings. On Saturday, March 13, 2010, she was Winners Bitch under judge Darryl Vice. On Sunday, March 14, 2010, she was Winners Bitch and Best of Breed under judge Timothy Doktater. We are so excited at the reception Lucie has gotten from judge, handlers and other poodle fanciers. Thanks to all and especially to her handler, Timothy Brazier, for taking such good care of her while she is in the U.S. Photos to come. Lucie is co-owned with Åge Gjetnes.

Diva wins 4 point major!

Scottsdale, AZ, March 7, 2010: Stella and Hansa's litter sister, Jorogz' Elsto Khariz-Za, is Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex at the Superstition Kennel Club under judge Richard Byrd. She has just started her show career and she performed well in the rain. Congratulations to her owners, John Roger Morton and Greg Byfield.

2009 Number 3 Sighthound

Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda not only finishes the year as the Number 1 Afghan Hound, but she also is the Number 3 Sighthound in Norway. What an accomplishment! Congratulations to her owners, Tove and Kjell and thanks to those who helped pilot her to her wins.

Ginny Wins!

February 21, 2010 - At Bø in Norway, Ginny will the Kennel Club CC ably piloted by her breeder Åge Gjetnes. Ginny needs just one more CC to complete her championship. Great job!

Ølen Hundeklubb, Ølen, Norway

Pictured above: Top - Elsto Afareen-Khariz with Elsto Ata Alanna-Khariz; Middle - Elsto Atif-Khariz; Bottom - Ginny (Thirte-En Days A Week for Elsto)
February 14, 2010 - Afghan Hound Ginny, Thirte-En Days A Week for Elsto, wins the CC, is Best of Breed and is 2nd in the Hound Group under judge Henrik Johansson.

The saluki puppies also make their show debut. Elsto Ata-Alanna Khariz wins Puppy Best of Breed and Puppy Group One. Congrats to her owner Brit on her little girl's success. Atif, Elsto Atif-Khariz was Best Opposite Sex Saluki Puppy.

Best of Breed in South Carolina

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.