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Tindra 3 x WB at Eukanuba

Three times Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and two majors at Eukanuba shows in Orlando, Florida.

Kingsleah Fire Queen "Tindra" did magic and won all the three days she was entered, beautifully handled by her owner Tara Richardson. Undefeated, Tindra only needs 2 single points to be an American Champion!

Huge Congratulations goes to Tindra´s new owners Jacqueline Pendygraft and Tara Richardson!

More of Tindra here ...
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Sabina Group 2 in Germany

Multi Ch Kingsleah Star of Asia wins BOB and Group 2nd in Kassel, Germany under judge Ludmila Fintorova.

Congratulations owner/handler Monica!

More of Sabina here ...
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Tindra BOB in USA

First time out in America. Kingsleah Fire Queen "Tindra" was Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed over some nice specials under judge Robert Smith.

Second day, WB BOW and BOS over a special. She showed perfect!

Third day, still undefeated WB, BOW.

Congratulations Tara and Jackie!

More of Tindra here ...
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Photos from Florida

Thank you Rose Marie Johansen and John Schoolcraft for sharing these lovely photos of Kingsleah Pigalle "Peggy" or "Mika" as she is called by her new owner Charlie in Florida.

More photos here ...
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BOB Junior in Slovakia

Kingsleah Anubis "Chilli" made his show debut by winning JCAC and BOB under Lotte Jorgensen (DK) at the Sighthound Specialty in Nitra, Slovakia, 30th November 2012.

Congratulations owner/handler Michaela Strazanova!

More of Chilli here ...
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The winning sisters!

Kingsleah My Nemesis "Zoe" started her show career by winning BOB Puppy first out in Beauvais, France. Second time out BOB Puppy at the Sighthound Specialty in Kortrijk, Belgium under judge Niksa Lemo, Croatia.

Congratulations Maryse Huriau, France.

Kingsleah Elektra "Hjartat" is a multi BOB Puppy winner in Sweden. First time out in official class in Norway, she won the Juniorclass with Excellent and "Norwegian Junior Winner 2012" under judge Knut Blutecher, Norway. Photos of Elektra are from an earlier show.

Congratulations owner/handler Denize Scherp, Sweden.

Sired by Kid Sox x Kingsleah Drama Queen "Mimmi".


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Best of Breed in France

Kingsleah T´Time Machine "Tim" (Kid Sox x Kingsleah La Dolce Vita "Evita") won CAC & BOB in Metz, France.

Congratulations Emmanuelle Delcroix!

More of Tim here ...
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Happy Halloween!

Our youngest member of the family, Kingsleah Million Dollar Baby "Reina", wish you Happy Halloween!

Reina means Queen in Spanish and is sired by Ch Khandhu Acrobatic Ace "Sidney" (20 years old frozen semen) out of Golddragon Fly So High "Ninja.

More of Reina here ...
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*Sire of significance*

KID SOX - Two times World Winner & Sire of Significance!

Tonight we were reached by the fantastic news that Kid Sox son "Pacino" is the Top Dog All Breeds in Finland 2012.

We are very proud of Kid Sox and his kids. We love you!

More of Kid Sox here ...
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Edith debut in Finland

Kingsleah Edith Piaf (Kid Sox x Lolita) did great on her first show in Finland. BOB and Group 1 on this All Breeds Puppy show in Lahti. Only 5 months young!

Congratulations owner/handler Rita Salonen!

More of Edith here ...
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Sabina 2 x CAC in Poland

Multi Ch Kingsleah Star Of Asia "Sabina" won 2 x CAC, CACIB & r-CACIB in Poznan, Poland 20-21 October.

More of Sabina here ...
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Festis debut in Sweden

Kingsleah Arabella "Festis" (Kid Sox x Mimmi) made her debut at the Swedish Sighthound show by winning the Puppyclass and Best Bitch puppy. Congratulations Ulla-Britt!

More of Festis here ...
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Giorgio BOB in Spain

Port JCH Kingsleah T´ Star Chaser "Giorgio" won CAC, CACIB and BOB at Nafarroa International Dog Show, Spain under J Schepers (NL), September 9th.

Congratulations Ivan and Giorgio, only 20 months old and a Multi BOB winner already! Giorgio is by Kid Sox x Kingsleah La Dolce Vita.

More of Giorgio here ...
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Rose and Peggy 3,5 months

Today we have made new photos of our two puppygirls Rose and Peggy (Kid Sox x Lolita). They are now 3,5 months and time to let them go. They are maturing beautifully, very outgoing with great attitudes standing and moving, and characters to die for.

Kingsleah La Vie En Rose "Rose" and Kingsleah Pigalle " Peggy".

More of the entire litter here ...
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Sylvie wins in Luxembourg

Portuguese Grand Ch, Gibraltar & International Champion Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" won the Open class in Luxembourg, CAC and r-CACIB. Judge: Edgar L Bajona (Canada).

Congratulations Ivan! Well done!

More of Sylvie here ...
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Successful weekend

Friday 31 August, Swedish Kennel Club International Hogbo Bruk.

SLC Ch Kingsleah Tigers Eye gained the Swedish Championtitle by winning CAC, R-CACIB, Best Male 2 under judge Torbjorn Skaar (SE). See photo right.

S Ch Kingsleah Valentino, placed nicely Best Male 3.

Saturday 1 September.

Kingsleah Blue Heart won her second CAC and R-CACIB under judge Sumiko Ikeda (JAP).

Sunday 2 September.

SLC Ch & SE Ch Kingsleah Tigers Eye won Best Male, CACIB and BOS under TA Stockmari (FIN).

We had the most awful weather with lots of rain and mud!


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Another CAC for Tigers Eye!

Kingsleah Tigers Eye won CAC and BM3 at the Sighthound Specialty under judge Karin Hedberg (S).

Congratulations Sofia and Susanne!

More about Jasper here ...
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More show brags

In Calgary, Canada ...

Kingsleah Hemera (see photo) won Best of Winners with 2 points on Friday on the Sporting Hound Specialty. The following day she won Winners Bitch with another 2 points on the Afghan Hound Club of Canada Regional Specialty. Only 2 more points for her Canadian title.

In Svenstavik, Sweden ...

Norwegian Ch Kingsleah Hyperion won the CAC, Swedish championtitle and BOS at the Sighthound Specialty on Saturday.

Kingsleah Kalahari won CAC, CACIB and BOS on Sunday.

Hemera and Hyperion are sired by Kid Sox. Congratulations to the owners/handlers!


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Great Skokloster weekend

The result from Skokloster Specialty and National, under Heinz Anschouber (AT) and Bo Bengtsson.

Kingsleah Pegasus - 2nd Best Baby male both days.

Kingsleah Elektra - Best Baby bitch & BOS both days!

Kingsleah Tigers Eye - r-CAC on Saturday.

Kingsleah Blue Heart - r-CAC and Best Bitch 4 on Saturday and winner of the Open class Sunday.

Kid Sox - Runner Up Best Male on Saturday and 4th in Champion class Sunday.

Kid Sox - Winner of the Stud Group Saturday.

More photos will come soon!

We had a very nice weekend meeting old and new friends. See you next year!


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New puppy pics @ 9 weeks

Updated photos of the puppies still at home.

Kid Sox x Lolitas puppies
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Sylvie wins in Portugal

Multi CH Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" won CACIB, BOB & Group 1 on Saturday.

CACIB, BOS, Lisbon Winner 2012 and qualified for Crufts 2013 on Sunday.

Judges: Sven Lovenkjaer (DK) and A El Baroudi (MA).

More of Sylvie here ...
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Kia Group 3 in Canada

Can Ch Kingsleah Kalliope "Kia" went up to #5 Top Afghan in Canada by winning BOB & Group 3 yesterday under judge Richard Meen.

Fabulous news and Congratulations "Team Kia"!

More of Kia here ...
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Puppy pics @ 7 weeks

Photos of Kid Sox x Lolita´s puppies at 7 weeks of age.

We had a hard time between the rain showers!

Here we are ...
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Ben - American Grand CH

AM CH Kingsleah Shamal "Ben" won another select point towards his Grand Champion ship title last Saturday at the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills show in Long Beach. Then on Sunday at the Long Beach Kennel Club Show he won Best of Breed and obtained the last point needed for his GRAND Champion title.

Congratulations owner Kathy Rich!

More about Ben here ...
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Keegan - American Grand Champion!

Am Ch Kingsleah T´ Charmer "Keegan" is now American GRAND Champion!

Laura Bergstraser stepping in to handle Keegan the last few times, including Colorado Springs Kennel Club where he won his final win (at only 17 1/2 months of age) to gain his Grand Champion title. June 10, 2012 under Judge Mr Joe Lobb from Ontario Canada.

Congratulations and thank you "team Keegan", we are very proud of you!

Check out Keegans ad on Afghansonline, click on the link below.

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CAC & CACIB in Spain

Port JCH Kingsleah T´Star Chaser "GiorGio" won CAC & CACIB and BOS at the show in

Burgos, Spain on 24th of June under judge M Canadillas (Es).

More of GiorGio here ...
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Sabina BOS in Poland

Multi Ch Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won CAC, CACIB and BOS in Poland under judge Andrzej Kazmierski (PL).

More of Sabina here ...
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*TOP SIRE USA & NORWAY*

THE ONE AND ONLY KID SOX!

2 x World Winner Multi SBIS/BIS Ch Star´T Cutting Trax of Jhanzi "Kid Sox" is the TOP STUD DOG 2011 in America and Norway!

It is a huge honour as it is most unusual for a foreign based sire who has never set his paws in USA to achieve this status.

He has been selectively bred in Scandinavia, Europe and USA and his progeny are now world-wide.

We would like to thank our KS "family" worldwide and in America for believing in this most wonderfully distinguished and kingly afghan hound and for the breeders of him who have shown the foresight to incorporate his qualities into their breeding programs.

Kid Sox exclusive ...
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BOS at Vargarda Specialty

Kingsleah Tigers Eye won Best Male and BOS at the Specialty in Vargarda/Tanga Hed under breeder/judge Else Holmegaard (Exxos) DK.

More of Jasper here ...
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Near American Grand CH

AM Ch Kingsleah Shamal "Ben" has only 2 points left before he obtains his Grand Champion title. He gained 1 point at the Mission Circuit last month and 1 point this past weekend in Chula Vista, CA. Ben has also now qualified for lure coursing.

More of Ben here ...
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*TOP SIRE USA & NORWAY*

THE ONE AND ONLY KID SOX!

2 x World Winner Multi SBIS/BIS Ch Star´T Cutting Trax of Jhanzi "Kid Sox" is the TOP STUD DOG 2011 in America and Norway!

It is a huge honour as it is most unusual for a foreign based sire who has never set his paws in USA to achieve this status.

He has been selectively bred in Scandinavia, Europe and USA and his progeny are now world-wide.

We would like to thank our KS "family" worldwide and in America for believing in this most wonderfully distinguished and kingly afghan hound and for the breeders of him who have shown the foresight to incorporate his qualities into their breeding programs.

Kid Sox exclusive ...
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Kia BOB in Canada

Can Ch Kingsleah Kalliope "Kia" took another BOB under judge Deborah Graffmann in Edmonton, Canada.

Kia is sired by Kid Sox. Congratulations owner/handler Jacquie Whyte!

More of Kia here ...
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New Norwegian Champion!

Kingsleah Hyperion "Hefner" (Kid Sox x Risis) gained his Norwegian Champion title under judge Olaf Knauber, Germany.

Congratulations to owner/handler Tanja Hofstad!

More of Hefner here ...
2012-05-20

Welcome to the world!

Five boys and four girls were born quick and safe on Sunday evening. Proud parents are Kid Sox and Lolita (Kingsleah Paris By Night).

Lolita and her babies are doing fine. Photos will be added later.

More info here ...
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Swedish LC champion!

Today Kingsleah Tigers Eye "Jasper" did magic at the LC trial in Soderham, by winning the CAC and BOB he gained the Swedish Lure Coursing Champion title.

Congratulations Susanne and Sofia! We are so proud of your work with Jasper.

Jasper is sired by Kid Sox x Ninja.

More of Jasper here ...
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Winning weekend

DENMARK & SPAIN

Multi Ch Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won CACIB, Best Bitch & BOS at the International Kennel Club show in Roskilde, Denmark. Kingsleah Fire Queen "Tindra" won CAC at the same show.

JCh Kingsleah T´Star Chaser "GiorGio" won CAC & BOB at Bizcaia National Dog Show in Spain under judge A Castells (Es).

Congratulation owner/handlers of Sabina, Tindra and GiorGio!


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Fabulous wins!

GERMANY, NORWAY and SWEDEN

Multi Ch Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" wins CAC, CACIB, VDH Champion & BOB (DEM Sieger) in Lingen, Germany, judge Rodi Hubenthal (N). She finished her International Champion ship at the age of 2 years and 8 months with 7 x CACIB & 7 x BOB.

Ch Kingsleah Valentino finished his Swedish Champion ship by winning CAC at the Swedish Kennel club in Västerås under judge Karin Hedberg.

Kingsleah Hyperion wins 2 x CAC & Best Male 2 in Norway. Judges: Terry Griffin and Natasa Blanusa.

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all!


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BOB at Lure-cursing

Kingsleah Tigers Eye "Jasper" CAC & BOB at Lure cursing trial in Falköping!

Congratulations Susanne and Sofia!

More about Jasper here ...
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Puppy pics @ 6 weeks

New photos of the puppies. Enjoy Kid Sox x Mimmi´s kids.

At the same time we wish a Happy Easter to all our friends around the globe!

Here we are ...
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New Portuguese JChampion

Kingsleah T´Star Chaser "Giorgio" finished his Junior Championtitle in Caldas, Portugal by winning back to back Junior BOB, JGroup 3 and 1 BOB (adult) at the National and Specialty. Judges: R Oliveira and G Veiga.

Multi Ch Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" won the Champion class at the National, International and Specialty. BOS at National and 1 Cacib at International.

Both are sired by Kid Sox.

Congratulations owner/handler Ivan!

More of Giorgio here ...
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Kia BOB in Canada

Can Ch Kingsleah Kalliope "Kia" (Kid Sox x Risis) won another Best of Breed under Cheryl Myers Eggerton and she made the cut in a VERY strong Group.

Congratulations owner/handler Jacquie! Way to go girls!

More of Kia here ...
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New International Champion

Port & Gibraltar champion Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" (by Kid Sox) finished the International champion title by winning BOB back to back with CACIB in Valladolid, Spain on February 26, 2012 at the age of 2,5 years.

CONGRATULATIONS owner/handler Ivan!

More of Sylvie here ...
2012-02-25

New German Champion

Multi Ch Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" (by Kid Sox) won BOB in Germany and finished the German Champion title under judge Göran Bodegård, SWE.

Sabina is on a roll, winning 5 BOB, the Group and 2 more champion titles during only January and February. What a fabulous start of this year!

Congratulations and thank you owner/handler Monica!

More of Sabina here ...
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Near Am Grand Champion

CH Kingsleah T´ Charmer "Keegan" (by Kid Sox) won Select Male to the Best of Breed winner at the Rocky Mountain Cluster Dog Shows in Denver, Colorado, 20th of February. The win was over 5 Champion males, 2 who were actual Best of Breed winners at previous days shows. The judge was Hound authority, Robert L. Boothe, from Midland, Texas.

Keegan was handled to this win by Heather Johnson from Colorado Springs. Keegan is now just one point away from his Grand Champion Award at 15 plus months old.

Congratulations Kirlyn and Lynne!

This photo is from an earlier show.

More of Keegan here ...
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BOB back to back in Latvia

S, N, DK, FIN CH Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won BOB both days in Riga, Latvia, 18 and 19th of February. Sabina gained the Latvia champion title, under judge Markko Möhönen, FIN.

Congratulations owner/handler Monica. Way to go girls!

More of Sabina here ...
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The puppies are here ...

Kid Sox and Mimmi´s puppies.

4 boys and 5 girls in blue, oysterbrindle, bluebrindle, black/blue & white and creme.

Mimmi and puppies are doing great.

Kid Sox is a double World Winner 2009 and 2011 and Mimmi´s mother Hallon (Multi Ch Kingsleah Dancing Queen) won the RCAC & Best Bitch 4, at the World Show in Milan, Italy 2000.

Individual photos will be made at 6 weeks of age.

More info here ...
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Topwinning LC Male No 1

This attractive boy had a fantastic year 2011.

Topwinning Lure Coursing Male #1 and also a well deserved 6th place at European Championship in Oirschot Best Nordic Male.

From shows CAC & CACIB Winner sparingly shown.

Thank you Sofia and Susanne for taking such great care of Jasper. We wish Kingsleah Tigers Eye (Kid Sox x Niña) another fabulous year!

More of Jasper here ...
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Brags from Italy

Italian JCh Kingsleah Herakles "Darcy" (Kid Sox x Risis) had a fabulous year 2011.

Multi JBOB Speciality Winner, BOB Winner from Junior class, Crufts 2012 qualified.

Congratulations Letizia!

More of Herakles here ...
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Kia BOB in Canada

Can Ch Kingsleah Kalliope "Kia" (Kid Sox x Risis) went BOB today under Robert Whitney.

Owner/handler Jaquie Whyte wrote "Finally beating the other more mature specials. Mr Whitney used to breed and show Afghans so I am thrilled!"

Congratulations on this fabulous win with lovely Kia!

More of Kia here ...
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BIS Junior in Portugal

Kingsleah T´ Star Chaser "Giorgio" (Kid Sox x Evita) won the BIS Junior All Breeds at the International dog show in Portugal on 29th of January. Breed judge P Rufino, BIS Junior.judge C Delmar.

Congratulations owner/handler Ivan on this fabulous win!

More of Giorgio here ...
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Ben wins in California

The exotic American Ch Kingsleah Shamal "Ben" (Tuareg x Nastja) took Best of Opposite this Saturday at the Orange Empire Dog show in San Bernardino, California.

Congratulations Kathy Rich!

More of Ben here ...
2012-01-29

2 x BOB in Germany

Ch Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won CAC and BOB both Saturday and Sunday in Germany.

Congratulations to owner/handler Monica! We are very proud of you!

More of Sabina here ...
2012-01-17

Success in France

Kingsleah T´Star Chaser "Giorgio" won JBOB and JGroup 3 at the Specialty of Falapa in Bordeaux, France.

Multi CH Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" won CAC and CACIB at the same show, under judges C Delmar (IE) and I Garcia (ES).

Giorgio and Sylvie are both sired by Kid Sox.

Congratulations to owner/handler Ivan!


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Mimmi in whelp to Kid Sox!

The first good news 2012.

We are happy to announce that Mimmi is in whelp to Kid Sox. These precious puppies will be born around St Valentines Day, 14th of February.

More info here ...