The AHA will be holding a breed specific exam in March 2025. This exam supports the current ‘Grandfathering’ route which is due to close in December 2025. Applicants should have a reasonable expectation of meeting the criteria for this exam, ahead of applying. All applications for the exam will be assessed and successful applicants notified by email. More details are available here Judging Exam – 2025

Entries for the Open Show being held in conjunction with Driffield Championship Dog Show Society close on the 14th August, so don’t delay !

https://www.fossedata.co.uk/shows/Afghan-Hound-Association-August-2024.aspx

The schedule and entry form are now available on the 2024 Shows and Events page. Our judge is Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay), and this show is being held in conjunction with Driffield Championship Dog Show Society at Wetherby. Postal entries close on the 7th August and Online entries close on the 14th. There will also be special classes after the main judging, please check the schedule for further details.

The results and photos from the July Open Shows are now on the website on the 2024 Shows & Events page. Thanks to all who supported the day.

Full results and photos of the main winners are now on the website, 2024 Shows & Events, Many thanks to all who came and made it an enjoyable day.

Following the AGM today the following positions have been filled;

Susan Rhodes has been appointed as President
Jeff Bulled has been appointed as Vice President
John Garrad has joined the committee

After the AGM we held a confirmation and movement seminar with Hector Heathcote as the speaker, giving a detailed and insightful view on canine construction, which was well received by all in attendance.

The AHA is saddened and shocked to hear of the sudden & untimely death of Mark Cocozza. Mark was a lifelong supporter and friend of this Association and was its Chairman for several years, and he continued to be a loyal friend thereafter. Mark lived his life to the full achieving success in many spheres.  He began his career in Afghans as a boy with his uncle’s hounds in Scotland. He never lost his love of the Afghan, and had a long and successful career making up champions across 6 breeds. His interest widened and he enjoyed great success in other breeds. His judging developed and he opinions were appreciated worldwide, in the UK giving CC’s in every group, and becoming qualified to judge 4 groups and BIS, as well as completing many prestigious international appointments. His enthusiasm for the dog world more recently saw him as  actively supporting and participating as a mentor to aspiring judges, and he was often seen at ringside sharing his knowledge and expertise. We are proud to have had a long association with Mark and will not forget his friendship and wisdom. Our condolences are extended to his family & all his many friends at this sad time.

The 2024 shows and events page is now live with up to date details for this years calendar. The AHA is also sponsoring the following Open Shows this year;
Sat 20^th April : Humberside Hound CS Open Show
Judge : Karen Powney (Knotdogs)

 Sat 27^th July Tunbridge Wells & DCS 140^th Anniversary Open Show
Judge : Lianne O’Donnell (Javidan)

Sat 28^th Sept. Stafford & DCS Open Show
Judge : Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)

The schedules and entry forms are now available for download and printing on the 2023 Shows & Events page. Judges are Richard Bott & Luke Johnson. Entries can also be made online through Fosse Data.

The full results and photos from today are on the website now. Thanks from the committee to all who came today, and took part in celebrating Jeff’s life. The show had a vibrant and warm atmosphere, doubtless helped by the fizz ! 2023 Shows & Events