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!

Breeding Plans for Yaffa in 2009

We are very pleased to announce breeding plans for Am. & Norw. Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz. She will be bred to the incomparable Multi Ch. Badavie Silmarillon. 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.

Amanda and Camilla

Photo by Geir Kristiansen

Amanda and Camilla make their debut together at Hamar Kennel Club on November 22nd, 2008. Amanda was Second Best Bitch in an entry of 19 bitches.

A Winning Weekend in Norway and the US

(Pictured from the top: Alexander, Eira and Hansa)

In Norway:
November 8, 2008 - Kongsberg KC - Amazing Amanda wins another CC under judge Silva Zeferino.

November 9, 2008 - Fitjar Stord KC - Elsto Khariz Alexander the Great wins the dog CC and Elsto Khariz Eira wins the bitch CC. The judge was Ove Germundsson of Sweden.

and in the USA:
November 8, 2008 - Hansa is Best of Winners & Best of Breed under judge Jerry Watson.

Congratulations to all!

Another Double Header for Amanda

Leto Hallen, Norway
October 25, 2008
Amanda adds another CC to her growing collection. This time the judge was Neil Graves.
October 26, 2008
And yet another CC for Amanda. The judge today was Matti Luoso.
GO AMANDA!

Konsvinger International - Norway

October 4, 2008 - Congratulations to Dina - Elsto Khariz Dina - who won the CC today under Ray Lindholm of Sweden. Well done Dina and Elin!

Drammen International Show - Norway - Afghans

August 16, 2008
AMANDA CONTINUES HER WINNING WAYS
Amanda won another CC at Drammen; she won the CACIB towards her International title; she qualified for Crufts 2009 and she was Best of Breed and Hound Group I. Thank you to Mark Cocozza (England), Afghan breed judge and Hound Group judge. Thanks to Stian for handling Amanda to this victory.

Drammen International Show - Norway - Salukis

August 16, 2008 - And in the Saluki Ring....
NEW NORWEGIAN CHAMPION
Yaffa finishes her Norwegian title in 3 straight shows. Today she won the CC; she won the CACIB towards her International title; she qualified for Crufts 2009 and she was Best of Breed and Hound Group IV. Thank you Lotta Brun(Spain), saluki breed judge and Mark Cocozza(England), Group judge. Thanks to Cody for her exemplary handling.

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Nesbyen Success

August 2, 2008 - Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz is the CC winner and BOS under judge Marija Kavcic from Slovenia. And, in the Afghan ring, Elsto Khariz Froya (Diva) wins the CC under Marilyn Manley-Smith from Australia.

August 3, 2008 - Yaffa repeats her CC win and is 2nd best bitch under judge Gunnar Nymann from Denmark. A great start for Yaffa in Norway!

Photo by Kristian Viken