2008
Round Up 2008
Chili "Alouann Hot N Spicy at Orashan JW Sh CM" is Top Afghan in the showdogsireland.com competition where points are awarded to the winner of the most group placings in the year in Ireland.
Alouann have qualified for the 3rd time for the Pedigree Breeders Stakes final at Crufts 09 by winning the heat at WELKS. Again this was won on their first competition.
Alouann bred dogs are winners of Best In Show (BAHC) 1CC, 3RCC's (UK), 5 Green Stars and Best In Show 4 (Combined Canine Club), Group 2 and Group 3 (Irl), 2 CACIB's (Bel), and 2 x CAC (Bel), title Barbo 08 (Bel)
In addition, Alouann handled dogs have won BPIB, Overall heat winner of Pup of The Year Stakes (UK), 3rd Best Male at the Swedish Sighthound show (Sweden)
December
Southern Afghan Hound Club Championship Show - Bitch Judge Lesley Busby (Wilbus)
Chili wins a good Limit Class, well done Chili and Gail
Alouann would like to congratulate the Aladin daughter Jhanzi Over T Rainbow for achieving her German Junior Champion Title. Well done Aliah, Franky. Nicole, Anne and Janine.
November
Norwegian Kennel Club Puppy Show - Judge Eli-Marie Klepp
Victoria attends her second show and wins Best Puppy In Group with a great critique, "Wonderful puppy, correct proportions, beautiful head, beautiful dark eyes, ears well placed, great rib range, long elegant legs, correct knee angle, fine feet, great drive, balanced, excellent shown, delicious temperement".
Birmingham Afghan Hound Club Show - Judge Mr Vlastislav Vojyek Gandamak Afghans (Entry of 159 Afghans making 192 entries)
Chili wins Limit Bitch, Best Bitch and Best In Show
Alouann would like to thank both of these two highly acclaimed judges for thinking so much of Chili. Also well done to Gail and Roger, they all make a beautiful team.
Eurodogshow Belgium - Judge Mr Kenneth Edh (Sweden)
Chili wins Open bitch, CAC, CACIB and Best Bitch over strong international competition including Afghan of the year winners. This gives Chili her 4th CACIB in her third country for her International Title. Unfortunately due to FCI rules, as Chili is based in the UK she can not claim her title until she is a UK champion, so lets hope the next 2 CC's come soon so she can become an Int Champion.
Alouann would like to wish a big Happy 14th Birthday to Aaliyah "Alouann Soul Inspiration" and Ben "Alouann Soul Man".
They are from the first ever Alouann litter, we can not believe it is 14 years since they were born.
October
Added new picture of Victoria to her page, she is now 5 months and really growing up. To see her please click on her here
September
Belfast Champ Show - Judge Frank Bothwell
Not a bad day for the two Aladin kids that went to the show
Bitch RCC - Chili "Alouann Hot N Spicy at Orashan"
Dog RCC - Jerry "Afterglow Jemanicus" at just 13 months old
Well done Gail, Roger, Mike and Jason, we are all very proud of you
Euro Sighthound Show and Falapa, France
We made the trip over to France with Glynis and Dudley Chadwick, Tina De Havilland and Julie and Andy Heritage for the above shows. We had a lovley weekend and some great wins at the show (all dogs were graded Exc), Click here to go to the France 08 page with pictures.
Euro Sighthound Show (Bitches Roberta Hall UK, Dogs Jean Austin USA)
Kash "Alouann Leather N Lace at Purplequeen" and Bree "Alouann Moonlight n Roses" were both graded Exc in very strong open classes.
Jeffrey "Afterglow Jefferson" won Exc1 Youth Dog class, Best Young Dog and the title FCI Euro Junior Sight Hound 2008.
Jewel "Al Durami Glory to Lad" (handled by Liz and Nicole was unwell) won Exc1 Intermediate Dog Class
Axel "Afterglow Jumping Rainbows at Sofico" was Exc2 behind his brother Jeffrey, Aliah "Jhanzi Over T Rainbow" won Exc2 in the Youth bitch Class with her half sister Jezabel "Afterglow Jezabel at Sofico" Exc3.
Falapa (Dogs Roberta Hall, Bitches Jean Austin)
Kash was graded Excellent in a strong open Class.
Aliah won Exc1 Youth bitch, Best Young Bitch and Best Young in Breed, Jezabel came 2nd to Aliah in the Young Class.
Jewel and Liz won Exc1 Intermediate Dog Class
Jeffrey continued his winning ways and won Exc1 Youth Dog with Axel was Exc2 behind him.
Well done to all of the dogs for these great wins.
Drøbak Hundeklubbs valpeshow, Norway
Victoria "Al Dahna's Vitae Victoria" attends her first show at 4 months old and wins Best Baby Puppy In Breed and then Best In Group 10 Baby puppy. Well done to Victoria and her handler Belle.
Added new pictures of Cooper, having had a couple of years out of the ring to mature, watch out for this boy in 2009.
Added links to new Kiristan (home to Afterglow Just a Jiglo) and Jazzmennah (Home to Afterglow Jefferson) websites.
We cant believe it but Mia has started school today, i have added a few picture of her in her school uniform on Mia's page. Where does the time go.
August
City of Birmingham Champ Show - Judge Martin Saunders
What a day for the Afterglow litter by Aladin. Afterglow Jezabel not only wins junior bitch but also takes the RBCC. Huge Congratulations to Glynis and Dudley and Mike and Jason.
Houndshow - Judge Ken Allen
Afterglow Jumping Rainbows at Sofico wins Puppy Dog and then takes Best Puppy Dog. This is his last puppy class so he goes out on a high.
Gail, Roger and Chili made another trip to Ireland to the Dunlaoghaire show under judge Steven Seymour and took the Res Green Star and the Reserve CACIB.
July
We have just returned from Claires judging appointment in at the German Afghan Hound Club Landessiegerausstellung Ost 2008 Germany, we had a great time, the weather was very hot which was not so good for the dogs but Claire had some lovley dogs to judge. Thank you to all exhibitors for bringing their lovley hounds under Claire. We have attached a few main winners pictures on Claires judging page. please have a look, more pictures to come when we receive them.
Gail, Roger and Chili went to the Dundalk show under judge Mr R Paust (Sweden) in Ireland and took the reserve green star.
East of England Champ Show - We would like to say a big well done to Aladin son, Afterglow Jefferson for winning not only the days heat of the Puppy Stakes but Overall Winner of the Purina Pro Plan/Dog World Pup of The Year competition under Terry Nethercott. Jeffrey is now qualified for the big final in Jan 09. Added is a new picture of Jeffrey on Aladins Progeny Gallery.
We had a great time in Sweden, See pictures here from our trip, Sweden 08
Gail, Roger and Chili took the trip over to Ireland this weekend and had a very successful trip.
At Bray Ch Show on the Saturday she won the Bitch Green Star and Best of Breed under judge Mrs J Manton and then on Sunday at the Irish Ladies Kennel Association took the bitch green star and Best Of Breed under judge Miss D Richie and then went onto win Group 2 under judge Mrs Lyn Appleby. These wins now give Chili 6 Green Stars, she only needs one more Green Star for her Irish title.
We dont have many shows in July as we are having a break so wont be many updates. We will though be going out to the Sighthound weekend in Sweden and then at the end of July, Claire will be judging the DAC Landessieger Ost 2008 on 27.07.2008 in Guxhagen, we look forward to seeing people there. For more information on the weekend of show, please follow the DAC Link
June
Windsor Champ Show - judge Gavin Robertson
Bree "Alouann Moonlight N Roses" won the Post Graduate bitch class and Kash "Alouann Leather N Lace at Purplequeen" came 2nd behind the CC winner and run off for the RCC.
Blackpool Champ Show - judge Espen Engh (Norway)
Kash "Alouann Leather N Lace At Purplequeen" wins Mid Limit Dog and is pulled into the last 4 for the CC & RCC
We have had a very good weekend, we took the trip over to Norway to meet Torill, Alf, Bent-Ove and of course the wonderful Victoria. I have added lots of pics of Victoria on her site that we took that day. We met some wonderful new friends and would like to thank everyone for their hospitality. Unfortunately we could not smuggle Victoria back home.
Back in the UK though, Gail and Chili were having a great day at Border Union Champ show under judge Isobelle Dyke, not only did she take the limit bitch class but Chili was awarded her first CC, well done Gail, Roger and Chili, we are very proud of you all. Added new pictures on Chilis page.
Added a new page for Victoria "Al-Dahna's Vitae Victoria" in the Afghans section, Unfortunately we have some sad news that Torill and Bent Ove lost Sasha, she has been through so much and has fought so hard but just did not have any strength left. She will now be reunited with her lost puppies and am sure they will guard over Victoria who Sasha will live on through.
Southern Counties Champ Show - Judge Diana Greenfield
Bree "Alouann Moonlight n Roses" comes 2nd behind the CC winner in Post Grad and is called back in and considered for the RCC.
The Aladin son "Afterglow Jemanicus" and Mike wins Puppy Dog, Best Puppy Dog and then takes Best Puppy In Breed. This is Jerrys third such award making him to date current Top Afghan Puppy.
May
Bath Champ show - Judge Mrs Zola Rawson
We had a great show with the Aladin babies today in the UK
Alouann Hot N Spicy at Orashan JW Sh CM - Reserve Bitch CC
Alouann Moonlight N Roses "Bree" wins Post Graduate Bitch
Afterglow Jumping Rainbows "Axel" wins Best Puppy In Breed
Midland Afghan Hound Club - Judge Dr G Bodegard (Sweden)
Chili wins Mid Limit Bitch and considered for the CC and RCC.
Al Dahna's Litter in Norway, after much sadness with the loss of 11 puppies and two major operations for Sasha, we hope that we are now on the recovery for the last puppy Victoria and Sasha. I have attached the first pictures of Victoria to the puppy page for you to see this little fighter.
Gail, Roger and Chili take a trip to the mini circuit in Ireland and have a fantastic weekend.
Hound Association of Ireland - Judge Mr M Crowley (Ireland)
Chili takes the Bitch Green Star, Best of Breed and 2nd in the Group
South Tipperary - Judge Mr De Mello (Portugal)
Chili wins the Bitch Green Star, Best Of Breed and 4th in the Group
April
WELKS Champ Show -
We entered the breeders stakes with Harvey, Kashmir, Chili and Bree and are pleased to say the we won the Hound Breeders Stakes and Best Breeders of the day, we then returned on Sunday for the final at took best Overall Breeder. This is the third time we have entered this competition since it started and the third time we have qualifyed on our first heat. We have now qualified for the final at Crufts 09. Thanks go to Naomi Cowley for coming down on the Sunday to handle Harvey for us.
Also a big well done to Afterglow Jefferson, Jumping Rainbows and Jesebel for qualifying for Crufts at only one of their first shows. New pictures of Axel from the show have been added.
Added picture of a pregnant Sasha and her Harvey babies, she is due 6th May
We made a trip to the Brabo International Show in Antwerp where Per Iverson (Norway) was judging. We had a very successful show as Liz and Harvey took the open dog class, CACIB, CAC and Best of Breed. Gail and Chili also won the Open bitch class.
Over in the UK that weekend, Mike Gadsby and Jason Lynn took there Aladin son out to his first show at the Hound Association Of Scotland Champ Show and not only went BPIB but took BPIS, well done Mike, Jason and Jerry.
Updated pictures of Aladin progeny Ch Tahkira Matinee Idol, Afterglow Just A Jigalo and Afterglow Jefferson.
We have some brillant news to announce, Harvey "Alouann Fame N Fortune" is to become a dad, the beautiful mum to the litter is Al-Dahná's Rakhsha of the Al Dahnas kennel in Norway. The puppies are due 6th May 08, please visit the puppy page for more information.
March
Gail, Roger and Chili took a trip to Ireland to the IKC Combined Canine Club Int Ch Show under judge Mrs J O'Conner (Ireland), Chili had a great show winning the Green Star, CACIB, Best of Breed and took Hound Group 1st, she then went up against the 10 group winners and then took Best In Show 4th under Irish judge Mr S Oates, well done Gail and Chili we are all so proud of you.
This win gives Chili her 3rd CACIB in her 3rd Country so she is now in waiting time to then get her final CACIB for her Int Title.
A very special litter announcement will be made in next next few weeks if all goes well, keep your fingers crossed and keep checking back from April 08.
Added 2 new pages which say abit more about Claire and Liz.
February
East Of England Afghan Hound Champ Show
Chili wins RCC and Reserve Best in Show today under judge Brian Aldous
Oxfordshire Canine Society
Chili wins Best of Breed under Tom Johnson and then goes Hound Group 1st under Claire Boggia
January
Manchester Champ Show
Chili attends the first champ show of the year and wins 1st open bitch in a very strong class under judge Marg Barber
Worcester and Malvern Canine Society Open show
Chili wins Best of Breed under breed specialist Jean Llloyd and then Hound Group 2.
These wins give Chili her final points for her Show Certificate of Merit. She is now Alouann Hot N Spicy at Orashan JW Sh CM subject to KC approval.
Boston Championship Show
Judge Mrs C Allward - Chebsey
Dave the Papillon continues his winning ways and take 1st Junior Dog. Well done Dave and Claire.
Coventry Open Show -
Chili and Gail start the year on a high winning BOB under Afghan Specialist Liz Williams and then taking Group 1st under judge Ian Sexton.
Summary for 2007
The end of the year is upon us and what a great year it has been for Alouann. Our litter has had an brillant start to their careers and at only 2 years old have now won between them 1CC,BOB and Group 3 (Harvey is one of only three Afghans to gain a group placing this year with the other being his sire Aladin), 2RCC's in the UK, 2x CAC (Holland), 1x CAC (Bel), 2x CACIB (Bel & Holland), 1 Green Star. 1 Res Green Star and Chili was awarded the title "Winner 07". In addition Alouann triumped at the Breeders Stakes again and in their one and only heat we won Overall Breeders Stakes at Blackpool to qualify for the Final at Crufts 08.
2007 also saw a new beginning with Dave the Papillon joining the family, he has had a great puppy career and is Mia's best friend. We look forward to 2008 with him.
It was also not a year without sadness, in July Aladin returned home to New Zealand. He was only shown a few times before he left and won 3CC & BOB and Group 2 at his final show. We know he is happy with Will and Alex and at his first show weekend back in NZ he went BIS. Aladin - we miss you and will never forget you.
