We are pleased to publish the critique from the Championship Show in May
Gail Link – Critique

By kind permission of the Royal Kennel Club, we’re pleased to be able to announce that our 2027 Championship Show will be a double show. Alongside our regular Champ Show (judge Espen Engh) we’ll be running a separate ‘Centenary Show’ as well. This is being held as usual at the RKC Building, Stoneleigh on 3rd May. More details on this and our other 2027 plans will be available here and on our Facebook page.
Dog Judge – TBC
Bitch Judge – Susan Rhodes (Shadowfax)

Following the AGM, the following changes were made within the officers & committee;

Christine O’Neil has stood down as Treasurer after long service to the AHA, and has remained on the committee.

Vikki Cannon has been appointed as Treasurer.
Steve Parker has joined the committee.

We thank all our Officers and Committee members for their support and service, and welcome our new appointees into their roles.

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

The Afghan Hound Breed Council has launched it’s 2026 survey today. Through it they hope to collate an up to date view on overall breed health. To find out more and participate follow the link below;
Breed Council Afghan Hound Health Survey 2026

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.

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.

The officers and committee of the AHA wish all of our members and friends a very happy Christmas, and a healthy new year. We look forward to seeing you at our 2026 events !

Results and photos from the August Open Show are on the website, on the 2025 Shows and Events page.

Full results and photos from the show yesterday are now on the 2025 Shows & Events page. Thanks to all who attended and supported the Association.