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.

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.