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Afghan Hound Association Championship & Open Shows

The end is nigh,,,,,,

But not quite as there’s still time to enter the AHA Championship and Open Shows on May 4th at the Royal Kennel Club building, Stoneleigh.

Championship Show judge – Gail Link

Open Show judge – Robert Dunlop

We have prizes for all places and there’ll be specials for the top awards on the day too !

Full details on Fosse Data along with schedules etc.

https://fossedata.co.uk/shows/Afghan-Hound-Association-Championship-Show-May-2026.aspx

https://fossedata.co.uk/shows/Afghan-Hound-Association-Open-Show-May-2026.aspx

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Jan Beckett (Phinjani)

The AHA is saddened to learn of the passing of Jan Beckett, a passionate devotee to the breed. Alongside her husband, Jan campaigned 2 Afghans to their titles, from Wilbus and Kharisar breeding, and was a beloved member of the breed fraternity.

Her smile and persona will be long remembered and sadly missed.

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Peter Harcourt-Brown

The AHA is saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Harcourt-Brown, heavily involved with the breed through the Kharisar kennel. Peter and his family began the Afghan Yearbook in 1977, which is still being produced today, and remained as editor for 24 years, making a tremendous and valuable contribution to the Afghan world overall through this “living history”.

Our condolences to all his family and friends.

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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.