Mike Caple

The AHA is saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Caple.

Mike was an AHA committee member during 1997, & judged bitches at our Open Show in 1998.

His & Helen’s first Afghan was Orashan Emperor Lopan at Morsefield, a solid black male born in 1994 & bred by Roger & Gail Link. He gained his stud book number.

Mike was a devout hound specialist awarded CC’s in our breed & judged the Hound Group at Crufts in 2023.  Better known for their Beagles, Mike & Helen kept a very keen interest in our breed.

Our sympathies to Helen & their three sons & their families.

AHA Championship Show 2025

Main results from 05/05/2025 – RKC Building, Stoneleigh
Full Results For Afghan Hound Association on Fosse Data

Dog Challenge Certificate69 – Sitana The Kingsman at Temenshu (Mr D & Ms C Roper & Moore)
Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate26 – Saxonmill Majic Me Danwish (Miss T Gardner)
Best Puppy Dog40 – Cloudside Soul Prince for Jodak (Miss J & Mr M House & Hinchliffe)
Bitch Challenge Certificate53 – Drishaun Don’t Call Me Baby JW (Mrs A M, Mr M & Miss C Lancashire & O’donnell)
Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate75 – Ch/int/lux/ir/nld Ch Popovs Sazerac at Sarakhan (Imp Nld) JW (Mrs R Tromp)
Best Puppy Bitch65 – Cloudside Whispering Angel (Mr W Moore)
Best In Show53 – Drishaun Don’t Call Me Baby JW (Mrs A M, Mr M & Miss C Lancashire & O’donnell)
Best Puppy In Show40 – Cloudside Soul Prince for Jodak (Miss J & Mr M House & Hinchliffe)

AHA 2025 AGM

The Association held its AGM after the Championship Show, with the following updates;

Rich Thompson has taken up the position of Chair
Emma James has taken up the position of Vice Chair
Terry O’Neill has stood down from the AHA Committee, and we thank him for his long service and dedication

AGM Notice

Whilst we’d provisionally planned to hold the AGM on Sunday 2nd March, along with the exam, both are now postponed. After much consideration, we plan instead to hold the AGM after the Championship Show, at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh on 5th May. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Judging Exam – March 2025

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