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13 Specialty, 9 All Breeds, 1 Open, 1 Hound Show
8 All-Breeds, 7 Specialty, 1 Hound Show
with his handler
Kristofer Crane
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The Afghan Hound Club of ACT - November 9th 2008 Judge Mrs. Patricia Batty - Pierhelo Afghans Australia It was a special honour to receive this win from one of Australia's Premier Afghan Breeders, and it has made Fonze Australia's top specialty winning afghan hound of all time. Aust. Ch. Khandhu laser Litefoot (the dog who gave his name to Laser Lites Hair Care Products), was retired as Australia's top specialty winning afghan hound of all time. Since then 3 other afghan hounds have eclipsed that record: Aust. Ch. Raushan Copa Cabana - handled by Kerry Pope; Aust. Gr. Ch. Kjavu Air Jordan, handled by Kerry Pope or Colin Hamilton; and now "The Fonze" All three of these record-breaking afghan hounds are descendents of Laser Litefoot.....an extraordinary legacy - and one we are extremely proud of. |
"FONZE" went BEST IN SHOW
"POSH" (his daughter) was RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW
Judge: Dominique Gorgon Danel - Tchekana Kennels - France
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To be advised !
 Canberra Nov. 2007 Judge Stephen Wheeler Sweden |
 Melbourne March 2008 Judge Alfred Scholz Germany |
 Sydney March 2008 Judge Robert Paust Sweden |
Critique from Stephen Wheeler:
A truly classic, beautiful male that caught my eye immediately. Perfectly presented and shown. Every inch a male, yet showing refinement and elegance. Wonderful head and expression, beautiful length to foreface and clean back skull. Great length of neck flowing into good shoulders. Good topline, hipbones, croup and tail wet. Wonderful front angles, excellent rear angulation, hocks well let down, perfect boning for size and very good feet. Shown in great condition with a well developed body. He moved with perfect soundness from any direction. Covered the ground with ease and had that perfect lift to his gait without being extreme. He was a pleasure to judge and clearly the dog they all needed to beat, he never let down and the more I moved him the better he went. What would I change on him, not much, for personal preference, I would like to see him a little shorter in back, other than that, he is quite outstanding.
Critique from Robert Paust:
Very nice balanced dog. Could be maybe a little finer in his backskull. Nicely angulated front and rear. Shown very well. Good coat & nice tail and tailset.
"Fonze" is the Sire of 11 Champions from 5 litters
Photographed below with links to their Dam's and their own pages where available
 Owner Artie Bauer Dam: Ch.Taejon Hidden Agenda |
 Owner Kerry Pope Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous |
 Owner Jan Anderson Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous |
 Owner Julie SpreadBorough and John Nommensen Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous |
 Owner Maria Terry Durando Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous |
 Owner Roberto Bongiovanni Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous |
 Owner Karleigh Hammond & B & W Graham Dam: Ch. Khandhu Rendezvous |
 Owners Graeme & Bev Campbell Dam: Ch. Khandhu Chiama Naomi |
 Aust. Ch. Rajmal Highlight Owner/Breeder Maryilyn Tonks Dam: Ch. Rajmal Sweet Infatuation |
 Co-Owners N J & S Newling Dam: SBIS Ch. Khandhu Chiama Naomi |
 Aust. Ch. Rajmal Moonlightn Roses Owners M Tonks, G Hovey, K Bathgate Dam: Ch. Rajmal Sweet Infatuation |
FONZE'S SPECIALTY RECORD:
BEST IN SHOW - AFHGHAN HOUND CLUB OF ACT 2008 - Judge Mrs. Patricia Batty - Pierhelo Kennels Australia
BEST IN SHOW - NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUNE 2008 - Judge: Mrs. Dominique Gorgon Danel (France)
BEST IN SHOW - SYDNEY MARCH 2008 - Judge: Mr. Robert Paust (Sweden)
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW - MELBOURNE MARCH 2008 - Judge: Mr. Alred Scholz (Germany)
BEST IN SHOW - CANBERRA NOVEMBER 2007 - Judge: Mr. Stephen Wheeler (Aust / Sweden)
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW - BRISBANE - JUNE 2007 - Judge: Ms. Jayne Edwards (UK)
BEST IN SHOW - CANBERRA NOVEMBER 2006 - Judge: Mrs Anita Ledger-Doe (UK)
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW - CANBERRA NOVEMBER 2006 - Judge Mr. Alan Ledger (UK)
BEST IN SHOW - BRISBANE - JUNE 2006 - Judge Mr. Tony Cleak - UK
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW - SYDNEY NATIONAL APRIL 2006 - Judge; Mr. Peter Belmont USA
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW - NSW APRIL 2006 - Judge: Mrs. Lotte Jorgensen Denmark
BEST IN SHOW - MELBOURNE- MARCH 2006 - JUDGE: Mrs. Linda Bishop-Saunders (UK)
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW - MELBOURNE - MARCH 2006 - Judge: Mr. Richard Meen Canada
BEST IN SHOW - BRISBANE - JUNE 2005 - Judge Mrs. Gael Morison - South Africa
BEST IN SHOW - CANBERRA - NOVEMBER 2005 - Judge Mr. Wayne Douglas - Australia
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW - SYDNEY - OCT 2004 - Judge: Mr. Duane Butherus USA
BEST IN SHOW - MELBOURNE - MARCH 2004 - Judge; Mr. Willem Butenkamp - Belgium
BEST IN SHOW - BRISBANE - JUNE 2004 - Judge: Mr. Joseph Smith - USA
Photographed below winning
SYDNEY ROYAL 2005 BEST IN HOUND GROUP
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What a hound ! I could have watched him move all day. He was out there as the King of his Breed - He knew it - I knew it. A gold dog of rare quality. He took my breath away. Excellent long lean head, good length of neck, correctly saddled, well balanced and all the right angles in all the right places. His photos do not do him justice "
"A houndy shaded mask gold of excellent proportions and balance. He has the most exotic head and expression with perfect balance of strength to refinement. This dog grew on me as the class went on and improved every time he was asked to move. Seemed to pick up a gear every time, but again never raced, he also had a nice easy stride with nothing extreme. Good topline, croup and tail.
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"Oh my goodness"! was all I could think when this class came into the ring. It was truly Afghan Hound heaven. This first place dog arrived with incredible stature, presence, expression and movement. From the tip of his nose to the tip of his perfectly ringed tail, he embodied the essence of "Afghan Hound" and went on to be my Challenge Dog as well as Best In Show. I see that this dog is also an American champion. I think he needs to be kidnapped and brought back to the States!
Critique from Willem Buitenkamp
"3 years, great dog with lots of style, all body parts in nice harmony, nice head with oriental expression, strong jaws, lips could be somewhat tighter, strong long neck, excellent topline, strong short loins and a broad, correct croup, nice brisket, strong bone & nice feet, springy and balanced gait with proud carried head."
Critique from Wayne Douglas:
Black masked Gold, Excellent outline on the day which he held on the move with the correct proud head-carriage. Strong and elegant with a balanced forequarter and hindquarter, the latter showing great power. Fabulous picture to watch move around the ring.
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Fonze came out of Quarantine, and back on the show scene in early 2004. At his first show weekend out of Quarantine in January 2004, Fonze took 2 All Breeds Best In Shows, and 1 Runner Up Best In show. A few weeks later, he was Best In Show at the Victorian Specialty under Willem Buitenkamp from Belbium, and was again Best In Show at the Queensland Specialty in June 2004 under Joseph Smith USA.
SOME PHOTOS OF FONZE AS A YOUNGSTER
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Pedigree of Aust. Grand Ch. Am Ch. Khandhu Amore Amalfi
| SW.NZ.AUST.WORLD-00.INT.NDK. CH. KINGSLEAH BLUE STAR | FNL.INT.NWY.SWD.CH. GOLD’NCOPPER BLUE PRINT | AM.CH.QAMARI’S RAINBOW RIDER (USA) | AM.CH.JEHERAN’S AQCENT OF QAMARI |
| CH.QAMARI’S CHARMING ALIBI | |||
| NWY.SWD.CH.XENOPHO MIDNIGHT BLUE (IMP AUST) | AUST.CH.KELZARKI BLUE SPRUCE | ||
| AUST.CH.XENOPHO SAN FRANCISCO | |||
| SWD.CH.KINGSLEAH FOOTPRINTS OF SMOKEY | SWD.CH.KHANDHU ACROBATIC ACE (IMP AUST) | AUST.CH.PIERHELO QONTREAU | |
| AUST. CH.RAUSHAN COPA CABANA | |||
| AUST.NDK.CH.KHANDHU SMOKE SCREEN (IMP AUST) | AUST.CH.KHANDHU LASER LITEFOOT | ||
| UNIVERSE ZIZANNIE | |||
| AUST. CH. FURBARI FAITH DIAMOND | AUST.CH.TAEJON PARALLAX VIEW | AUST.GRAND.AM.CH.GENGALA HIJACKED | AUST.CH.ABOUKIR HIGH PRIORITY |
| GENGALA STRIKE A LIGHT | |||
| AUST.CH.TAEJON IN PROFILE | AUST.SW.CH.ENROH QUOM MINXS | ||
| TAEJON MISTY MOONLITE | |||
| AUST.CH.FURBARI FRENCH FUDGE | AUST.CH.CALAHORRA TRIUMPH | CALAHORRA WHERLWIND | |
| CH.CALAHORRA TORTOISHELL | |||
| AUST.CH.PIERHELO YOKO | FURBARI FOREIGN AFFAIR (IMP.UK) | ||
| AUST.CH.PIERHELO APHRODITE |