NKK International, Kristiansand, Norway

May 7, 2011: Saluki Elsto Ata Alanna-Khariz wins the CC, the CACIB and is Best of Breed. She then goes on to win Hound Group 2 in a very strong group. Anna Storesund is Best Junior Handler and Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda wins the Afghan Best of Breed. Also in the Afghan ring, the very handsome Elsto Khariz Magic Alladin finishes his Norwegian championship today.
Congratulations to all and thank you to judge Bjørg Foss.

Pommac Coursing

April 22, 2011: Hurray for Pommac - Elsto Akil-Khariz - successfully completing the requirements for his Swedish lure coursing license by running cleanly with 3 different dogs. Congratulations to Pommac and his owner, Mariz Carlsson.

Weekend Success

There has been quite a bit of activity the weekend of April 9th and 10th, 2011 and we are very proud of the results.

Hordeland KC in Bergen Norway (April 9th): Afghan judge Arne Foss gives Multi Ch. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda Best of Breed and Hound Group 2. Thirte-En Days a Week for Elsto (Ginny) is the CACIB winner. Anna Storesund is Best Junior Handler showing Saluki Elsto Afareen-Khariz

Radøyhallen Hound Show (April 10th): Elsto Atif-Khariz is CC winner and Best Opposite Sex. Amazing Amanda is Best Opposite Sex. Judge was Wm. Wiersma.

On the other side of the Atlantic there is a little bit of catching up to do.....

April 3, 2011, Salisbury KC, Concord, NC:
Saluki Elsto Atash-Khariz (Tash) is Winners Dog and Best of Winners for his first two American points.
Afghan Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues (Cassie) is Winners Bitch for another point towards her title.
Judge was Debra Thornton

April 10th, Piedmont KC, Charlotte, NC:
Saluki Tash wins big by being awarded Winners Dog for a 5 point major bringing him almost halfway to his title in two weekends.

Afghan Elsto Khariz Danger Zone is Winners Dog, Best Bred By Exhibitor and Best Opposite Sex for another point.
Judge was Donald Gill

Picture Order:
Atif in Manger; Tash 5 pt major, Amanda Best Opposite, Amanda BOB, Anna Best Junior and Tash first 2 points.

Kikki at Ølen Hundeklubb

February 13, 2011 - Elsto Ata-Allana-Khariz (Kikki) is CC winner, Best of Breed and Hound Group 2 at Ølen Kennel Club in Ølen, Norway. This is Kikki's second CC. Congratulations and thanks to Anna Storesund who handled her beautifully to these wins.

Amanda Wins Group

Letohallen, Norway - Amanda wins Best of Breed and goes on to win Group 1 in the Hound Group. What a wonderful finish to 2010. This puts Amanda in the Number 1 Bitch spot in Afghans for 2010. Amanda pictured above

Adding to the list of top dogs, Jesus, Ch. Caravan Xorret de Cati, tops the list of Afghan Hounds for 2010. Jesus is a grandson to Ch. Tells Easy Come Easy Go, and his mother, Ch. Elsto Xpensive Hobby, was bred by Elsto. Congratulations to Jesus breeder Lotta Brun.

Lucy's Finish in 2010

Letohallen, Norway - Lucy wins yet another Best of Breed under judge Henrik Johansson. With this win, Luch finishes 2010 as the Number 1 Miniature Poodle in Norway. Congratulations to Åge Gjetnes, her co-owner and who handled her to this win.

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.