Elsto

2011 Final Results

2012-01-26T16:23:00.000-08:00

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
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: Afareen (Norw & Swed), Ata Alanna (Norw), Atif (Norw) and Elsto Atash-Khariz JC (American) in the United States
Yaffa added Swedish, Nordic Champion and Nordic Winner to her list of titles
and Alladin (Norw)

Nordic Winner Show 2011

2011-12-12T05:53:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-12T05:48:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-12T05:44:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-22T04:28:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-22T04:23:00.000-08:00

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

2011-10-15T17:58:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-10T03:38:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-08T03:52:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-19T15:05:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-11T12:09:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-05T03:30:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-21T17:37:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-20T17:49:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-14T15:50:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-14T15:44:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-07T04:22:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-01T03:14:00.000-07:00

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!!

Lovudden, Sweden

2011-07-26T18:03:00.000-07:00

July 24, 2011 - A new Swedish Champion for Elsto Khariz. Norwegian Ch. Elsto Khariz Odin finishes his Swedish title at the sighthound weekend in Lovudden, Sweden. Congratulations to his owners Jorunn and Oddvar Kirkbak. Ably shown by Patrick Oware.

Amanda in Trondheim

2011-07-04T15:50:00.000-07:00

July 3, 2011 - Amanda scores big once more with another Best of Breed and a Group 2 at the international show in Trondheim, Norway.
"Afi" - Elsto Afareen-Khariz wins the CC once more.
Anna Storesund is 3 Best Junior Handler. Congratulations to all!

Annie's Puppies are Here!!!

2011-07-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

Pictures above: The girls, the boys, mamma Annie and papa Albin.
June 30, 2011: Annie delivers 9 beautiful babies...5 bitches and 4 dogs in lovely colors from white to black and shades in between.
Annie is SBIS Amer & Norw Ch. Elsto The Winner Takes it All
and the sire is SBIS Nord, Danish, Estonian, American Ch. Waiting on a Sunny Day
Annie is also the dam of the number one Afghan in Norway, Ch. Elsto Amazing Amanda and has produced 5 champions in her first litter.
We have great expectations from these babies as well.
Inquiries welcome.

New Champion!!

2011-06-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

June 12, 2011 - Norwegian Ch. Elsto Khariz Dina adds her American championship title today in Chicago. Congratulations to Dina and Rachel Irvin on completing Dina's championship.

Sighthound Weekend in Hadeland, Norway

2011-06-12T10:34:00.000-07:00

The results were something to get excited about during this sighthound specialty weekend! The shows were held over a two day period, the first being hosted by the Norwegian Greyhound Club and the second day hosted by the Norwegian Sighthound Club. Thanks to all!

Saturday, June 11, 2010, Judge: Bitte Ahrens of Italy:
SALUKIS:
Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz JC - Best Bitch, Best of Breed and BIS 3
Elsto Afareen-Khariz - CC winner, 2nd Best Bitch
Elsto Atif-Khariz - CC winner, 2nd Best Dog

AFGHANS:
Ch. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda - Best Bitch, Best of Breed and Best in Show
Ch. Elsto Khariz Odin - 3rd Best Male
Ch. Elsto Khariz Magic Alladin - 4th Best Male

Sunday, June 12, 2011, Judge: Henrik Harling of Sweden: This show offered the Big CC (Kennel Club CC) in the classes
SALUKIS:
Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz JC - Best Bitch and Best of Breed
Elsto Afareen-Khariz - CC winner, 2nd Best Bitch
Elsto Atif-Khariz - CC winner, 2nd Best Male

AFGHANS:
Ch. Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda - Best Bitch, Best of Breed and BIS 2
Ch. Elsto Khariz Magic Alladin - 2nd Best Male

Pictures coming soon

Mid Atlantic Hound Show - USA

2011-05-16T05:14:00.000-07:00

May 14th, 2011 - Elsto Atash-Khariz makes it another win at his third show in a row. Winners Dog and Best of Winners.

May 15, 2011 - Cody Flowers brings her lovely Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine up from Georgia and is Winners Bitch, Best Opposite Sex over a champion. Congratulations! This brings Dandi to 10 points. She will be hunting for her majors. Her sister, Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues was Reserve Winners Bitch and Best Bred By Exhibitor Afghan.

Amanda tops the Hound Group Again!

2011-05-16T05:09:00.000-07:00

April 30, 2011 - Another successful day for Amanda and Patrick. Amanda is Best of Breed, Hound Group 1 and 4th Best In Show. Judge was Anette Bystrup from Denmark. Great job!!

NKK International, Kristiansand, Norway

2011-05-07T08:58:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-23T07:13:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-11T11:56:00.000-07:00

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

2011-02-13T08:12:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-01T03:47:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-01T03:43:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-14T15:09:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-14T15:04:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-07T08:05:00.000-08:00

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

2010-09-12T15:08:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-21T03:52:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-03T03:26:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-03T03:24:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-25T13:31:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-19T03:58:00.000-07:00

Lucy's little prince, Tom, makes his public debut at one week of age.

New Champion

2010-06-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-12T15:47:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-12T15:44:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-10T03:27:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-02T05:10:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-19T09:36:00.000-07:00

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!!

2010-04-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-10T15:22:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-07T03:49:00.000-07:00

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!!

2010-03-30T03:39:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-17T13:54:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-03-12T17:04:00.001-08:00

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

2010-03-03T15:46:00.001-08:00

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!

2010-02-23T03:16:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-15T14:06:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-30T15:11:00.000-08:00

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!!

2009-12-27T06:20:00.000-08:00

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!!

2009-12-12T15:38:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-02T09:34:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-01T12:43:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-11-07T06:26:00.001-08:00

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

2009-10-04T10:52:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-29T01:33:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-21T04:20:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-09-14T02:16:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-14T02:10:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-08-16T12:47:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-08-08T11:55:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-03T02:26:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-19T03:44:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-07-13T14:11:00.000-07:00

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.

Success in Sweden!

2009-07-13T14:07:00.000-07:00

Photo by Tell
July 10 & 11, 2009 - Amazing Amanda finishes her Swedish Championship and is Best Opposite Sex at Halland in Tvååker, Sweden. Judge was Åke Cornander from Sweden. The next day at the International show Amanda wins the Champion Bitch class and is Best Opposite Sex again. Judge this time was Tina Permo. Congratulations.
Amanda is in the number 1 spot again for Afghan Hounds in Norway. Based on half year results.

DINA DOES IT!! New Champion!

2009-07-05T03:55:00.000-07:00

July 5, 2009 - Elsto Khariz Dina finished her Norwegian championship today.
CONGRATULATIONS to owners Elin and Kjetil and, of course, the beautiful Dina.

NKK Trondheim Norway

2009-06-28T07:45:00.000-07:00

These beautiful pictures were taken by Geir Kristiansen.

June 28, 2009 - CACIB and Best of Breed and Hound Group 3 for Amanda at the NKK Show in Trondheim, Norway. Breed judge was Per Iverson (Norway) and Group Judge was Paul Stanton (Sweden). Amanda is presently number 1 Afghan Hound in Norway.

Yaffa and Allan

2009-06-21T12:41:00.000-07:00

(photo of Yaffa by Caroline Holstensson - photo of Allan by Linda Frisen)

We are very excited to announce that Yaffa - Am & Norw Ch Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz JC has been bred to Allan - Nord & Int Ch Badavie Silmarillon. Please see the ad on www.salukionline.com for more details. Puppies due the beginning of August.

Lusie Does It Again!!

2009-06-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

June 6 & 7th - Drammen, Norway. Edwina Thomas awards Lusie with the CC, the CACIB, Best of Breed and a Group 2 on Saturday. The next day, Lusie repeats her win of earlier this year and wins the CC and Best of Breed and Best in Specialty Show at the poodle specialty under judge Stephen Wheeler. Lusie was shown by her co-owner Åge Gjetnes.

SPECIALTY SIGHTHOUND BEST IN SHOW

2009-05-31T08:28:00.000-07:00

May 30, 2009 - Amanda wins the day with Best of Breed and then on to Best In Show at the Greyhound Club hosted Sighthound Show in Hurdal, Norway under Joan Goldstein, sighthound authority from the United States. She was beautifully handled by Camilla. Amanda's mother, Am & Norw. Ch. Elsto The Winner Takes It All, was Best In Show in 2006 which was the 60th anniversay show hosted by the Norwegian Sighthound Club. These two shows are held in conjunction annually.

Hound Show in the U.S.

2009-05-11T15:55:00.000-07:00

(Cassie shown above)

(Dandi shown above)
May 9 and 10m 2009 - Mid Atlantic Hound Association.
On Saturday, Cassie (Elsto Khariz Dixieland Blues) was Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex while Tripper (Elsto Khariz Day Tripper) is Reserve Winners Dog under judge Bonnie Linnell Clark. Cassie was also Best of Breed Sweepstakes under Anne Roth.
On Sunday, Dandi (Elsto Khariz Dandelion Wine) was Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex under Christopher Neal.
Thanks to all the judges.

Breed Winners in Kristiansand

2009-05-10T03:07:00.000-07:00

May 9, 2008 - Kristiansand, Norway - Yaffa, Omen Yaffa to Elsto Khariz, is CACIB winner, Best of Breed Saluki and Hound Group 2 while Amanda, Elsto Khariz Amazing Amanda is CACIB winner and Best of Breed and Hound Group 4. Camilla handled both Yaffa and Amanda in the Breed and Amanda in the Group.
Lusie was Best Opposite Sex on Sunday in Kristiansand.

New Champion Amanda!!!

2009-04-26T04:09:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-26T04:04:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-04-16T04:11:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-05T13:58:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-22T10:48:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-21T14:42:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-11T03:54:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-03T14:51:00.000-08:00

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

2009-03-01T14:02:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-22T04:15:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-01T05:08:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-01T05:04:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-29T03:25:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-01T03:08:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-09T10:50:00.000-08:00

(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

2008-10-26T04:21:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-04T12:38:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-20T06:13:00.001-07:00

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

2008-08-16T08:54:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-04T15:49:00.001-07:00

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

Congratulations!!!

2008-07-20T15:11:00.000-07:00

July 19, 2008 - Shake Down at Night (Sjakk) owned by Elin and Kjetil Flathagen, bred by Åge Gjetnes and father to Ginny - Thirte-En Days A Week For Elsto wins BIS at the prestigious AHA in England over an entry of 300 afghans!