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.

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!