NKK International - Bø Norway

February 19, 2012 - The first show of the new year gets off to a great start with Ch. Elsto Khariz Odin winning Best of Breed in a strong Afghan entry shown by his owner Jorunn Kirkbakk and then finishes off the day with Hound Group 1 shown by Patrick Oware. Well done to all.
Ch. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is Best Opposite Sex to her brother, keeping it in the family.
Congrats!

Back to Back Best of Breed

February 11 and 12, 2012 - Ch. Elsto Khariz The Magic Aladdin wins back to back Best of Breeds under two respected sighthound spesialists, Thornbørg Skaar on Saturday and Bjørg Foss on Sunday. Thank you both for recognizing Aladdin's qualities.

February 12, 2012 - In Ølen, Norway, Ch. Elsto Ata Alanna-Khariz is Best Opposite Sex and Ch. Elsto Atif-Khariz is Best of Breed and Hound Group 4. Congratulations to both.

2011 Final Results

2011 has been a fabulous year for Elsto and we have much to celebrate. Listed below are the results from the 2011 show year:
Number One Afghan Hound Breeder
Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda - Number One Afghan Hound and Number One Sighthound
Elsto Khariz Magic Alladin - Number 6 Afghan Hound, Number 2 Male
Elsto Khariz Odin - Number 10 Afghan Hound, Number 5 Male
Elsto Khariz Abracadabra - Number 7 Male

Number Three Saluki Breeder
Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz JC - Number One Saluki
Elsto Afareen-Khariz - Number 5 Saluki, Number 4 Bitch
Elsto Atif-Khariz - Number 10 Saluki, Number 4 Male
Elsto Ata Alanna-Khariz - Number 6 Bitch

In addition, 4 Salukis and 1 Afghan became Champions in 2011: SALUKIS - Afareen (Norw & Swed), Ata Alanna (Norw), Atif (Norw) and Elsto Atash-Khariz JC (American) in the United States and
AFGHAN - Elsto Khariz The Magic Alladin (Norwegian)
Yaffa added Swedish, Nordic Champion and Nordic Winner to her list of titles
and Alladin (Norw)

Nordic Winner Show 2011

December 11, 2011 Stockholm, Sweden - The Saluki Ring
Exciting results in the Saluki ring for our beautiful Yaffa. Best Opposite Sex with a saluki entry of 48 with 27 bitches. CACIB winner, Crufts Qualified (again), Swedish Champion, Nordic Champion and Nordic winner 2011. Yaffa finished up the year as the number one Saluki in Norway. Congratulations to Yaffa and her young and very capable handler Anna Storesund.

Nordic Winner Show 2011

December 11, 2011 - The Afghan Hound Ring
Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda finishes the year with amazing results. For 2011 she is again the Number One Afghan Hound in Norway.
At the Nordic Winner Show she wins Best Opposite Sex, qualifies for Crufts again, wins another CACIB and is the Nordic Winner 2011. Congratulations to her owners, Tove and Kjell Kristiansen and to Patrick Oware who has handled Amanda to her wins.

Tash in North Carolina

November 26, 2011 - Elsto Atash-Khariz makes a qualifying run at the Lure Coursing Trial in Reidsville, NC. He is now eligible to compete for his Lure Coursing championship.

December 11, 2011 - Tash wins his first points towards his Grand Championship. Congratulations Tash.

Cassie Wins

November 20, 2011 - Concord, NC
Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues adds another win to her title pursuit. She now needs 4 points to finish. Judge this weekend in Concord was Anthony DiNardo and Cassie was awarded Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex.

Fitjar-Stord Kennel Club, Stord, Norway

November 13, 2011 - A successful weekend in the Saluki ring and the Afghan ring.

Ch. Elsto Ata Alanna-Khariz wins Best of Breed and Hound Group 2 and

Afghan Hound puppy, Elsto Can't Tell Me Nothing is also Best of Breed and Hound Group 2.

The judge was Rita Kadika Skadine.

Another Champion for Elsto Khariz

October 15, 2011 - Elsto Atash-Khariz finishes his American Championship in grand style at Hanover KC in Wilmington, NC. Thanks to judge Dierdre Petrie for awarding our young man a 4 point major, Best of Winners and Best of Breed. This makes champion number 4 out of the Silmarillon/Yaffa breeding.

Best In Show 3

October 9, 2011 - Hamar, Norway.
Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda has an "amazing" day at the Norwegion Kennel Club international show in Hamar. Best of Breed, Group 1 and Best in Show 3. Congratulations to Tove and Kjell, Amanda's owners. What a fabulous day!

Coursing Titles

October 1 and 2, 2011 - It was a cold and windy weekend but a successful one for the dogs.
Elsto Atash-Khariz completes his Junior Courser requirements and now has the JC title after his name.
Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues also shows she can run by completing her Junior Courser title requirements as well.
The course was difficult and hilly so it was a good job done by both.

Moore County KC in Pinehurst, North Carolina

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 - Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues (Cassie) is Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex under judge James Frederiksen.

Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 - Cassie repeats her win of the day before under judge Dana Cline.

Elsto Atash-Khariz (Tash) - is Winners Dog, Best of Winners, Best of Breed, Best Bred By Exhibitor and 3 in the Bred by Exhibitor group. Thanks to the judges for recognizing our dogs. Tash needs one major to finish his championship.

Stavanger, Norway

September 11, 2011 - What a great day at the Norwegian KC International show in Stavanger!

In the Saluki ring:
Kikki - Elsto Ata Alanna-Khariz - finishes her championship at her first eligible show. Congratulations to her owner, Brit.

Affie - Elsto Afareen-Khariz - wins Best of Breed, the CACIB, Hound Group 1 and finishes off with Best In Show 3.

In the Afghan ring:
Amanda - Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda - continues her winning ways with Best of Breed and Hound Group 2.

Jonas - Elsto Khariz Abracadabra - joins his sister in the finals by winning Best Opposite Sex.

Great Job!!

Tash Wins Again

September 4, 2011 - Elsto Atash-Khariz (Tash) is Winners Dog at Raleigh Kennel Club in Raleigh, NC under respected judge Barbara Dempsey Alderman. Tash is nearing his championship and needs 4 points to finish.

Crufts Qualifier - Bjerke Norway

Sunday, August 21, 1011. What a fabulous finish to the weekend!
Yaffa, Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz JC, wins Best of Breed and Hound Group IV today earning another invitation to Crufts. Judge for breed and group was Knut Fr Blutecher
Amanda, Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is Best of Breed Afghan Hound and Hound Group 1 and her brother, Elsto Khariz Odin is Best Opposite Sex. Both earned invitations to Crufts. Breed judge was Juan Carlos Vasconsellos and Group judge Knut Fr Blutecher.
Congratulations to the fabulous junior handlers, Anna Storesund and Patrick Oware.
Job well done!!

Saluki Specialty - Lier Norway

August 20, 2011 - We are very excited to announce that Am Norw Dan Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz JC was the choice of Mr. Juan Carlos Vasconsellos for Best Opposite Sex at the Norwegian Saluki Specialty for 2011. Yaffa has made very few ring appearances this year and we are grateful for the recognition she has received.

Mr. Vasconsellos also awarded Yaffa's kids, Elsto Atif-Khariz and Elsto Afareen-Khariz, the dog and bitch CC making them both new Norwegian Champions. Since Afareen won the CC in Sweden last week, she has also earned her Swedish title.

Congratulations to all and thank you to Mr. Vasconsellos for honoring our dogs with these wins.

Ronneby Sweden

August 14, 2011 - Elsto Afareen-Khariz takes a little trip to Sweden and takes the CC and the CACIB under judge Ricky Lochs Romans from Holland. Thank you for recognizing the qualities of this young lady. Her mother, Yaffa, was 4th best bitch. Congratulations to Yaffa's future "husband", Ch. Dabka's Italy, on his Best of Breed win today.

Tash in the USA

August 13, 2011 - Elsto Atash-Khariz adds two more points to his total by going Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Carolina Kennel Club in Greensboro, NC. The judge was Mrs. Roberta Campbell.

Nesbyen Norway

Saturday 8.6.11: Clean Sweep in Afghans. Both Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex. Amanda was Best of Breed and Alladin Best Opposite. Judge was Stelios Markaritos from Greece. Patrick Oware handled Amanda to this win and Paul Wilson, Alladin's owner handled Alladin. Great job!

Wins at Ransetter International KC in Sweden

July 30, 2011 - What a great day in Sweden.
Yaffa - Omen Yaffa to Elsto Khariz - adds a CACIB win to her collection and now needs just one more CACIB in another country to complete her International championship.
Ginny - Thirte-en Days a Week for Elsto - wins it all with CC, CACIB, Best of Breed and Group 4! Adding Swedish champion to her name in the bargain!
Ginny's brother Theo shows it runs in the family by winning Best of Breed during the weekend also.
Congratulations!!