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Updated 6th May, 2009




SBIS Ch. Khandhu Lucia Popp
"Miss Poppy"
At 10 years of age

Best In Sweepstakes - Desexed
CCCQ Library & Archives Show
Sunday 26th april, 2009
Judge Mr. E. Ryder









Sydney Specialty October 08
Judge Mrs. JoAnne Beuhler
Sankhya Kennels - USA

RESERVE DOG
AUST GR. CH.AM. CH. KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI


INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
AUST. CH. KHANDHU GOT THE LOOK

ALL BREEDS INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
Breed Judge Mr. Gene Blake - USA
Group Judge Mrs Alexander - Canada
BIS Judge - Mr Alexander - Canada



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Canberra Specialty 8-11-08
Judge Mrs. Sammi Wilson
Shibarghan Kennels - Sth Africa

BEST IN SHOW
AUST CH.KHANDHU CHIAMA NAOMI

RUNNER UP TO BEST IN SHOW
AUST. CH. KHANDHU VA BENE
(Naomi & Ben are litter mates)






Canberra Specialty 9-11-08
Judge Mrs. Patricia Batty
Pierhelo Kennels - Australia

BEST IN SHOW
AUST.GR.CH.KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI

RESERVE CHALLENGE DOG
AUST. CH. KHANDHU VA BENE










Canberra Specialty 9-11-08

Judge Mrs. Patricia Batty

Pierhelo Kennels - Australia

RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE

AUST.CH.KHANDHU OH SO POSH







National Specialty 2008
Judge Mrs. Dominique Gorgon Danel
Tchekana Kennels - France

BEST IN SHOW
AUST.GR.CH.KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI

RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW
AUST. CH. KHANDHU OH SO POSH
(Fonze's daughter)










WE'VE UPDATED OUR WEBSITE ! ! !

Check out Fonz'es New Page with updated results and photos

GR.AUST.AM.CH.KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI

Recent Wins Include:
SBIS Canberra Judge Stephen Wheeler Sweden

SBIS Sydney Judge Robert Poust
Sweden

SRUBIS Melbourne Judge Alfred Scholz
Germany

Handler Kristofer Crane


CH. KHANDHU OH SO POSH

Fonze's dynamic daughter photographed
moving up to her first Specialty coup

BEST OPP. SEX IN SPECIALTY SHOW

March 2008 Melbourne
Judge Mrs. Frances Colonna USA








GR.AUST.AM.CH.KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI

MOVING FROM MELBOURNE SPECIALTY IN MARCH

ON TO SYDNEY NATIONAL & SPECIALTY IN APRIL

DOG CHALLENGE, & RUNNER UP B.I.S. BOTH DAYS

JUDGES: PETER BELMONT & LOTTE JORGENSEN










GR.AUST.AM.CH.KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI

SPECIALTY BEST IN SHOW
MELBOURNE- 11-3-06
Linda Bishop-Saunders UK

SPECIALTY RUNNER UP BIS
Melbourne 12-3-06
Richard Meen - Canada

ALL BREEDS BIS
Illawarra Region ABS
Mr. M. Arthur 17-2-06






CONGRATULATIONS

AM. CH. QUOM MISS MASINA

and owner Lou Ann Vaughn


Masina is Champion Number 13 for


Multi Ch. Xenos Joselito's

5 Australian Breedings









VALE
4-10-98 to 10-1-06
MULTI. CH. XENOS JOSELITO

JJ will be remembered so fondly
by his many fans in Australia

We are so grateful for his
13 Champions bred while he was in Australia

Our sincere thanks and sympathy to
Roberto and Elsa Bighi
Roberto Bongiovanni
Sara & Luka Simonini
Barbara Bernato
Fabio Fasoli












Off to a great start in 2006
Aust. & Am. Ch. Khandhu Pagliache

BEST OF BREED
both days he was shown
at the prestigious

Palm springs Weekend

Handled by Co-Owner
Kerry Pope









CONGRATULATIONS
"again" !!!!!!!!!
Ch. Khandhu High Falootin
and
Ch. Khandhu Bello Bello

Beau - Best In Group

Flynn - Best Junior In Group

At their first show for 2006

Well Done Haidee

another fabulous start to 2006



CONGRATULATIONS
Australian Grand Champion
KHANDHU ARKTIKUM

New Years Eve 2005
BEST IN SHOW

New Years Day 2006
BEST IN SHOW

What a great end to 2005

and fabulous start to 2006



Good Luck to
Karleigh Hammond
with her new black and tan boy
Khandhu Phoenicks Phire
(Fonze ex Rhonda)

At his first weekend of shows

Best Baby In Sweepstakes

Best Baby In Group

Reserve Baby In Show

What a great start !






Special Thanks
LOIS
For all of the beautiful photos
on our Web Site
and in our Advertisements.

Photographed here Lois's beautiful bitch

CH. KHANDHU CAPRI

Check out Lois & Jean's afghans on this Web Site
Our Afghans
Ch Khandhu Capri
Khandhu Excelsior
Khandhu Arctic Fox

 

 






NZ CH. KHANDHU HIGH FALOOTIN
"Flynn"
Sire: Am.Aust Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous

Congratulations to Haidee Cartwright
On her extraordinary results with Flynn

Started showing him in July 05
Finished his Championship in November 05 !
What a great result

Can't wait to see him all grown up !!!


 

 

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ANOTHER SPECIALTY B.I.S.

AUST.AM.CH.KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI
Canberra - 12th Nov, 05
Judge Wayne Douglas - Victoria

 

 


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CH. KHANDHU CHIAMA NAOMI

Winning at the Canberra Specialties
November 12 & 13, 2005

BITCH CHALLENGE
Judge - Gary Dryburgh NSW

RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE
Judge: Wayne Douglas



 

 

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KHANDHU OLYMPIA

AT THE NATIONAL WEEK IN SACREMENTO

She showed like a trooper
and was rewarded with
Winner of the 12 - 18 month Class
The Northern Ca Specialty
Judge - Lee Canalizo

2nd in the 12 - 18 month Class
The USA National Specialty - 2005
Judge - Duane Butherus


Olympia is co-owned with
and lovingly cared for by
Arti Bauer

 

 

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HUGE THANKS
To Marco Sagona
Xantudd's - Italy
the fabulous handler of

AU.AM.CH. KHANDHU PAGLIACHE


At the USA National
And Northern Afghan Specialty


Pally made it to the last 6 dogs at the National

And received
AWARD OF MERIT
At the Northern Specialty

 

 

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CONGRATULATIONS
Haidee & the Boys

On their prestigous wins during September

CH. KHANDHU BELLO BELLO
BEST IN SHOW - HOUND CLUB
BEST IN SHOW - SPECIALTY SHOW

KHANDHU HIGH FALOOTIN
BEST OF BREED
THE TUX INTERNATIONAL

 

 

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A BELATED ANNOUNCEMENT !

AUST.AM.CH.KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI
Gained his
AUSTRALIAN GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
AT SYDNEY ROYAL 2005
WITH BEST IN GROUP


 

 

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NZ CH. KHANDHU BELLO BELLO


CONGRATULATIONS HAIDEE
On Beau's recent wins
3 consecutive BEST IN GROUPS
and RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW
3rd September - Dunedin
Judge: Miss M Davis (Qld)

 

 




NOWRA ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Sunday 14th August 2005 - Judge Mrs. J. Gotch

AUST.&AM CH. KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI
BEST IN SHOW

KHANDHU SPECIALTY MAID
(Joselito x Madam Butterfly)
BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW

KHANDHU OH SO POSH
PUPPY IN GROUP & 3RD IN PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES

 

 

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AUST. AM. CHAMPION
KHANDHU PAGLIACHE

CONGRATULATIONS KERRY
On gaining Pally's American Championship
Pally arrived in America in mid June 05
and finished at the Lompoc Weekend July 05

 

 

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FR.IT.AUST.AM.WORLD-02.INT
CHAMPION XENOS JOSELITO
"JJ"


Congratulations on gaining his Swedish Championship, At the prestigious Tammsvik Sighthound Show in Sweden - July 2005
He went on to take B.I.S 3rd, from an entry of approx 800.
Breed Judge Mrs. Edith Hanson USA


 

 






KHANDHU HIGH FALOOTIN
"Flynn"
Sire: Am.Aust Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous

Congratulations to Haidee Cartwright
with this stunning youngster's recent success

Twice Best Of Breed
From the Puppy Class
over mature and champion competition

This gold boy is one to watch !!!


 

 

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AUST. AM. CHAMPION
KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI

His latest Win
Queensland Afghan Hound Club - June 2005

SPECIALTY BEST IN SHOW
Judge: Mrs. D. Morressy Sth Africa



 

 

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KHANDHU HOI POLLOI
"Jet"
Sire: Am.Aust Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous

Shown 4 times at All Breeds Shows
for a perfect score of

4 MINOR PUPPY IN GROUPS


"Jet" will be joining Kerry Pope in America soon, and exhibited there in co-ownership with us.

 

 

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KHANDHU OH SO POSH
"Posh"
Sire: Am.Aust Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous

Shown with much success thru the Baby Class
3 BEST BABY IN HOUD GROUP

MANY PLACEMENTS IN SWEEPSTAKES

Posh is co-owned with Jan Anderson

"Jet" will be joining Kerry Pope in America soon, and exhibited there in co-ownership with us.

 

 

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AUST. AM. CHAMPION
KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI

His most recent win 21st May
Ku-Ring-Gai KC - Castle Hill

BEST IN HOUND GROUP
Judge: Mrs. S. Taylor Qld

RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW
Judge: Mrs. V. Morrow "The Fonze is Cool"

 

 






CH. KHANDHU VA BENE
"Ben"
Sire: It.Fr.Aust.Am.World-00.Int. Ch.
Xenos Joselito
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Madam Butterfly

CONGRATULATIONS
to co-owners, Noel Janice & Simmone Newling

On winning
BEST IN GROUP
Albion park Kennel Club
30th April - Judge Mrs. H. Beasley
and going on to Mrs. M. Archer for
INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW


 

 

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KHANDHU HIGH FALOOTIN
"Flynn"
Sire: Am.Aust Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous

Good luck to Haidee Cartwright in Christchurch
with this beautiful baby dog

Shown 3 times in Australia for
3 Best Baby In Breed
The Specialty, Sighthound, and Hound Shows

And at his first weekend out in NZ
Flynn took Runner Up In Group
and Best In Group
at The All Breed Ribbon Parades

 

 

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AUST. AM. CHAMPION
KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI

Although not heavily campaigned, his wins so far in 2005 include:
2 All Breeds Best In Shows
1 All Breeds Runner Up Best In Show
5 Best In Group
His most recent win.... the prestigious
SYDNEY ROYAL BEST IN HOUND GROUP

"The Fonze is Cool"

 

 

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CH. KHANDHU CHIAMA NAOMI

Our beautiful young navy bitch.....

the specialists' delight......

BITCH CHALLENGE &
OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW
NSW Specialty - March 2005
Judged by Sade Hohteri - Finland

 

 

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CH. KHANDHU VA BENE

Congratulations to co-owners Noel, Janice & Simmone Newling
on the superb job they have done
with this stunning creme dog......
As with his litter sister Naomi,
"Ben" rarely goes unntoiced at the Specialties

BEST INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
NSW Specialty - March 2005
Judged by Sade Hohteri - Finland

We predict a big future for this amazing afghan !!!!!!!!

 

 






VALE



NATIONAL SPECIALTY
BEST IN SHOW WINNING
CH KHANDHU FEMME FATLE

"Chrissy"

17-02-92 - 25-10-04

 

 

 

 






SPECIALTY BEST IN SHOW

CH. KHANDHU CHIAMA NAOMI
Sire: Fr.It.Aust.Am.World.Int.Ch.
Xenos Joselito
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Madam Butterfly
Afghan Hound Club Of ACT
Judges:
Saturday Mrs. Lesley Busby (UK)
Sunday Mr. Allan Busby

At just 2 years of age, we are delighted to receive this fabulous win on our exquisitely beautiful navy blue bitch.

OTHER KHANDHU WINS OVER THE WEEKEND INCLUDE:
Saturday:
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW
Ch. Khandhu Pagliache
Co-owned with Bennetts & Noosha Skinner
Handled to perfection by Noosha
INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
Khandhu Va Bene
Co-owned with Noel Janice and Simmone Newling
BABY IN SHOW
Khandhu Olympia
Sunday:
RESERVE CHALLENGE BITCH
Ch. Khandhu Naomi
RESERVE CHALLENGE DOG
Ch. Khandhu Andretti
Owned by Ulla & Andrew Greenwood
and as always, handled by Harrold Greensil
BABY IN SHOW
Khandhu Olympia


 

 






LITTER NOTIFICATION

Sire: Aust.Am. Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous

Whelped 6th November 2004

1 Black & Tan Dog
1 Black Masked Gold Dog
1 Black Masked Gold Bitch


 

 






CH. KHANDHU AMORE AMALFI







"The Fonze"
Aust.Am. Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi

Having another good weekend
( 27 & 28 November 04).......

BEST IN ALL BREEDS OPEN SHOW

Judge - Group Lee Shanahan
Best In Show - Kay Eldridge

"Fonze also went

BEST IN GROUP

the next day Judge - Julie Gotch

 

 



"VALE"

22nd April 1995 - 9th October 2004

Sw.NZ.Aust.World-00.Int.Ndk
CH. KINGSLEAH BLUE STAR

"Svinto" was one of those special afghans,
Beautiful, Gentle, Valuable
and he was loved by all who met him.
He only had good things to give us

Thank you to our good friend Gunilla Holmgren for allowing us to share a part of his life.







"The Fonze"
Aust.Am. Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi

Having an exciting weekend
( 3 & 4 October 04).......

RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW
Afghan Hound Club of NSW Specialty
Judge - Duane Butherus - USA



 

 



"The Fonze"
Aust.Am. Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi

Continuing an exciting weekend
( 3 & 4 October 04).......

Judge - Mr. Allan Pepper - Canada
HOUND CLUB OF NSW
Many thanks to Harold Greensill for his superb handling on the day

Kennel Mate, Ch Khandhu Pagliache
was Reserve Dog to Fonze in the breed


 

 




CONGRATULATIONS
On Gaining Her Australian Championship


Ch. Khandhu Chiama Naomi

Sire: Fr.It.Aust.Am.World.Int.Ch. Xenos Joselito
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Madam Butterfly


"Naomi" is the eigth champion
sired by Joselito for Khandhu,
with multiple specialty class wins on the way.

FLASH: Half sister, Ch. Khandhu Piroette wins Bitch Challenge at Adelaide Royal - Judge Mr. Goran bodegard - Owner Kerin Hutchings - Suliman Afghans

 

 




Dalwood International Show
Sunday 29th August 2004

BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP
Khandhu Va Bene

Sire: Fr.It.Aust.Am.World.Int.Ch. Xenos Joselito
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Madam Butterfly
Judge: Roberto Velez-Pico (Puerto Rico)

Ben is co-owned with Noel,Janice & Simmone Newling,
and is the first afghan to join their American Cockers.

Always beautifully Presentedby Noel.

 

 




Dalwood International Show
Saturday 28th August 2004
BEST IN GROUP
Am. Aust. Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi

Reserve Dog:
Ch. Khandhu Pagliache

Bitch Challenge:
Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous

Thank You Marjorie Martorella USA
for these prestigious wins.

Thank you also to Noosha Skinner
Beautiful Handler of Pally and Rhonda.
Noosha, along with Bob & Wendy Bennett co-own Pally.

 

 




CONGRATULATIONS

Ch. Khandhu Bella Donna

Photographed here taking another
BEST IN HOUND GROUP
25th August 2004 -Gaining her
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Sire: Ch. Xenos Joselito
Dam: Ch. Khandhu Madam Butterfly
Bella is co-owned with, and presented and handled to perfection, by Michelle Grant.
Bella is now part of the Burdekin Collie Rough Kennel, and is the first afghan in their midst.

 

 




CONGRATULATIONS
Ch. Khandhu Bello Bello

Sire: Ch. Xenos Joselito
Dam Suliman In Focus
Beau is owned by Haidee Cartwright - Chritchurch

Taking Back to Back
BEST IN GROUPS
and INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW - August, 2004
Judges: Glenda Cook Victoria
and Rick Baker South Australia

 

 




CONGRATULATIONS

Ch. Khandhu Piroette
Sire: Ch. Xenos Joselito
Dam Ch. Taejon Hidden Agenda
Opal is owned by Kerin Hutchings in Adeliade

Taking the breed from 21 afghans
to go on and win
BEST IN HOUND GROUP
22nd August, 2004
Judge: Maureen Hanley - NSW


 

 




Grand Ch. Khandhu Arktikum

Sire: Multi Ch. Kingsleah Blue Star
Dam: Suliman In Focus

CONGRATULATIONS
Bruce and Wendy on gaining Arkie's
Australian Grand Championship Title on 21/08/04


Arkie is owned by Bruce and Wendy Graham.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

CH. KHANDHU ANDRETTI -"Pasha"
BEST IN SHOW
At the prestigious
GUNDOGS AND HEAVY BREEDS SHOW
22nd August, 2004
Owners: Ulla and Andrew Greenwood
Handler Presenter; Harold Greensill




VALE
NZ GRAND CHAMPION
CH. KHANDHU MOODY BLUE

5.12.89 - 14.08.04
In his 14 1/2 years, Regen achieved so much:
* 6 All Breeds Best In Show
* 6 Specialty Best In Show
* Junior In Show at 1991 Tux National
Regen has left a legacy of many Champion and Grand Champion, All-Breeds & Specialty BIS winners in New Zealand in his first and second generation progeny.

Always loved and cared for by his owners, Bev & Graeme Campbell, Regen will be missed by all who knew him. He was the last of a very special Khandhu Litter that also included champions Mandella, Accolade, and Flo Joe

 

 




Arrival - New Litter

Sire: Am.Aust.Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
Dam: Ch. Taejon Hidden Agenda

Whelped on Friday 13th August
"Morgan" presented us with her litter
1 Black and Silver Bitch
Khandhu Olympia


Morgan and Olympia fighting fit and beautiful.

 

 




Ch. Khandhu Arktikum

Sire: Multi Ch. Kingsleah Blue Star
Dam: Suliman In Focus

Congratulations for a great weekend Under Breed Specialists, Dee and Derek Hyde:

Best In Show from Dee
Runner Up Best In show from Derek
Best In Group the next day from Julia Dickenson-Franks

Arkie is owned by Bruce and Wendy Graham.

 

 






JUNE 2004 - WINNING WHERE IT COUNTS

THE QUEENSLAND SPECIALTY SHOW


Judge Mr. J. Smith USA

Khandhu Afghans won 3 of the top 4 Awards

* Best In Show - Am.Aust.Ch.Khandhu Amore    Amalfi
* Reserve Dog - Ch. Khandhu Andretti
* Reserve Bitch - Ch. Khandhu Lucia Poppp


 

 




Aust.Am.Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi

Sire: Sw.NZ.Aust.World-00.Int.Ndk.
Ch. Kingsleah Blue Star

Dam: Ch. Furbari Faith Diamond

Fonze was also Best In Show
at the Melbourne Specialty on the National Weekend in Melbourne 2004

Just 2 weeks out of Quarantine
he took 2 All-Breeds BIS

co-owners: Bob & Wendy Bennett & Kerry Pope.

 

 



Ch. Khandhu Andretti

Sire: It.Fr.Aust.Am.Int.World-03.Ger.
Ch. Xenos Joselito

Dam: Suliman In Focus

PASHA'S RECENT WINS INCLUDE:

Reserve Dog at the Queensland Specialty in June 2004
Reserve Dog at the National In March 2004
Best In Hound Group - 4th at Sydney Royal-April 2004
Best In Show All Breeds - July 2004

Pasha is owned by Ulla & Andrew Greenwood
Presented & Handled by Harold Greensill.

 

 





Ch. Khandhu Lucia Popp

Sire: Ch. Khandhu Didgeri Blue
Dam: Suliman In Focus

POPPY IS A SPECIALIST'S DELIGHT

Reserve Bitch Queensland Specialty 2004
Australian Bred Bitch National Specialty 2004
Australian Bred Bitch Victorian Specialty 2004
Best in Show Victorian Specialty 2003


Miss Poppy is owned by Julie Spredborough & John Nommensen
Handled expertly by Breanne Lancey.

 

 





Ch. Khandhu Pagliache

Sire: Ch. Khandhu Didgeri Blue
Dam: Suliman In Focus

BEST IN SHOW SYDNEY OCT 2003
Judge Mark Cocozza
Handled to perfection by Haidee Cartwright from New Zealand

Pally was also Reserve Dog Vic 2003 Specialty
Judge Reggie Nesbitt
His Litter mate Lucia Popp was BIS
Co-owners: Bob & Wendy Bennett & Noosha Skinner.

Kennel Mates winning under Mark Cocozza:
Am.Aust.Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
Reserve Dog
Quom Miss Masina
Runner Up To Best In Show