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Click thumbnail for larger view2011-12-11

Nordic Junior Winner 2011

The final show of the year "Nordic Winner 2011" in Stockholm, Sweden, judge George Kostopoulos (Greece).

Kingsleah T´Titanium "Pan" won the Juniorclass, "Nordic Junior Winner 2011" title. Qualified for Crufts 2012. Pan is sired by Kid Sox x Kingsleah La Dolce Vita.

Kingsleah Blue Heart was nicely 2nd in Open class and Best Bitch 4.

Kingsleah Valentino, 2nd in Open dog class.

We had only these three entered from our breeding, all got excellent.


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Back to back BOB in USA

Am Ch Kingsleah Shamal "Ben" won BOB both Saturday and Sunday 3 and 4 December in Yuma, Arizona.

Congratulations Cathy Rich!

More of Ben here ...
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Sorbet wins CAC in France

Kingsleah Arctic to Antarctic "Sorbet" wins CAC in Rouen, France last weekend under judge J-J Dupas.

Congratulations Estelle!

More of Sorbet here ...
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Back to back JGroup, Spain

Spanish JCH Kingsleah T´Mariscalato Diamond "Kimberly" won the JBOB & JGroup, Saturday, in Alicante National Show, Spain under judge Alfonso Castell (Spain) and Frank Kane.

Sunday, at Alicante International Show Kimberly repeated the wins under judge Adrian Argente (Spain) and Piet Roosenboom.

Congratulations Rosa, Kimberly is doing great!

More of Kimberly here ...
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Sabina - Finnish champion

Multi Ch Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" can now add the Finnish champion title by winning the CAC at the Helsinki Winner show in Finland, under judge Rafael de Santiago (Puerto Rico).

Congratulations owner/handler Monica!

More of Sabina here ...
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New Spanish JChampion

Kingsleah T´Mariscalato Diamond "Kimberly" finished the Spanish Junior Champion title by winning the BOS Junior in Jerez under judge Svend Lovenkjaer (DK)

Congratulations Rosa and family!

More of Kimberly here ...
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Kia - Group 2 in Canada

Can Ch Kingsleah Kalliope "Kia" wins BOB & Group 2 in Canada under judge Marilyn Mincey. And BOB & Group 3 under judge Pam Bruce, same weekend.

Congratulations owner/handler Jacquie Whyte! Way to go girls.

More of Kia here ...
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Best in Show Junior in Spain

Kingsleah T´Mariscalato Diamond "Kimberly" won the JCAC, JBOB, JGroup and BIS Junior in Murcia National Show, Spain under judge Saija Juutilainen (Finland), Saturday 5th of Nov.

The following day Kimberly won JCAC, JBOB and JGroup 1 in Murcia International Show under judge Martin Baskaran (Spain).

Congratulations Rosa!

More of Kimberly here ...
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Welcome Roosie!

We are happy to present Al Khabara Gracious Me "Roosie" - BOB Puppy on her very first show in Estonia.

We are very pleased to have this beautiful moving daughter out of Int ch Kingsleah Amazing Grace. Her sire is the known SBIS CH Agha Djari Urban Cowboy "Moritz".

Thank you Monica and Alex Kullarand, Al Khabara for letting us have Roosie.

See Roosie live here ...
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2 x Best of Breed in CA

American Ch Kingsleah Shamal " Ben" won back to back Best of Breed at the Perris, California show, 29th and 30th of October.

Congratulations to owner Kathy Rich!

More of Ben here ...
2011-10-30

New LV & BALT Champion

First time out after having had puppies Multi Ch Kingsleah Amazing Grace won CACIB, LV CAC and new titles LV CH and also BALT CH. The show was in Latvia.

Congratulations Monica!

More of Amazing Grace
2011-10-24

New Spanish Champion

Portuguese Ch Kingsleah Selene can now add the Spanish Champion title by winning the Open class with CAC at the Monografica, Oct 22, under breed specialist Göran Bodegård (SWE).

The following day at the International show in Malaga she won Best Bitch with CAC & CACIB under judge Rony Doedijns (Netherlands). See photos.

Selene, 22 months young, by Kid Sox x Risis.

More of Selene here ...
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Winning brags

Kingsleah T´Mariscalato Diamond "Kimberly" won the JCAC and JBOB in Talavera de la Reina National Show, Spain under judge Adolfo Martinez Noguera (Spain)

Kingsleah T´Star Chaser "Giorgio", JCAC, JBOB in Talavera International Dog Show under judge Ana Mesto (Spain).

Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie", CAC in France under judge Iñigo Garcia (Spain).

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina", CAC VDH in Rostock, Germany.

Congratulations owner/handlers! All are sired by Kid Sox.


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2011-09-19

New Gibraltar Champion

Port Ch Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" finished the Gibraltar championship by winning the Open class with CAC both Saturday and Sunday.

Thank you judges Elisabeth Gonzalez( GI) and Lisbeth Mach (Switzerland). Congratulations owner/handler Ivan!

More of Sylvie here ...
2011-09-18

New Nordic Champion

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won CAC, CACIB & BOS in Århus, Denmark under judge Anette Bystrup (DK) and finished her Nordic Championtitle (Swedish, Norwegian & Danish).

Congratulations owner/handler Monica! Sorry no pics because of rain.

More of Sabina here ...
2011-09-13

Brain & Beauty

Who says that the afghan hound cannot do other things than being beautiful? Enjoy Kingsleah Crazy Horse "Ella" (Kingsleah Made in France x Kingsleah Drama Queen).

Thank you owner/trainer/handler Nathalie Högström for giving Ella this rich and happy life. We are very proud of you both!

More of Ella here ...
2011-09-11

CAC & r-CACIB in Norway

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won the CAC, r-CACIB (will be transferred into CACIB) in Stavanger, Norway under judge Göran Bodegård (SWE).

Congratulations owner/handler Monica!

More of Sabina here ...
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CAC & BOB at LC Trial

Kingsleah Tigers Eye "Jasper" won CAC & BOB at Lure Coursing Trial in Sollefteå, Sweden.

Congratulations Susanne and Sofia! Sorry for the bad quality photo.

More of Jasper here ...
2011-08-28

Sabina wins CAC & CACIB

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won CAC & CACIB, Best Bitch (BOS) at Gotland, Sweden.

Congratulations owner/handler Monica!

More of Sabina here ...
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Winning weekend

Kid Sox kids had a great weekend.

Kingsleah Blue Heart (see photo) won the CAC, R-CACIB and Runner Up Best Bitch in hot competition, at the "Swedish Winner 2011" in Norrköping under judge Eugene Blake (USA).

Kingsleah T´Titanium won the Junior Class with Exc and his brother Knocking T´Sox Off was 2nd with Exc at the same show.

Kingsleah Tigers Eye "Jasper" won CAC and CACIB at the Swedish kennel club International show in Eskilstuna under judge Karin Hedberg (SE).

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won CAC, BOB and Group 3 in Denmark.

SEE MORE BELOW FROM PORTUGAL!


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BOB´s in Estoril, Portugal

National show, Saturday: Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" won the CAC, Best Bitch BOS under judge Luis Catalan.

International Show, Sunday, CAC, CACIB & BOB under judge Laurent Heinesche (LUX).

First time out, Kingsleah T Star Chaser "Giorgio" won back to back BOB Junior at the same shows.


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2 Portuguese Champions

Kingsleah Selene won the CAC, Best Bitch and BOS at the Specialty "Monografica" in Estoril, Portugal under judge Philippe Gallardo (Khafka). With this lovely win Selene finished the Portuguese champion title. (Photo down)

Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" finished her Portuguese championtitle as well by winning Exc on the same show. (Photo up)

Congratulations to all involved! Both are sired by Kid Sox.


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1, 2, 3 Best Bitches

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won the CAC and BOB at the Swedish Kennel club show in Askersund under judge Barbara Ruth Smith.

Best Bitch 2 and R-CAC went to the sister Kingsleah Blue Heart "Trulsa" (see photo) and Best Bitch 3 to Kingsleah Crazy Horse "Ella.


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Skokloster 2011

Kid Sox kids did very well at Skokloster 2011.

Best Puppy Dog Kingsleah T´Titanium "Pan", on his first show, Peter Belmont (Elmo).

Back to back BOB Youngster and SBIS Intermediate Kingsleah Blue Heart "Trulsa".

Kid Sox 4th in Championclass, Peter Belmont and 3rd in Championclass, Best Male 3, Niklas Eriksson.


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Selene´s winning tour

Kingsleah Selene is on a winning tour in Europe. In Croatia she won 3 CAC, 3 CACIB & BOB.

Selene is sired by Kid Sox x Risis.

More of Selene here ...
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* World Winner 2011 *

YES ... Kid Sox did it again!

Multi SBIS Ch World Winner 2009 & 2011 Star´T Cutting Trax of Jhanzi "Kid Sox" won the huge Open class of 26 males at the World Dog Show 2011 in Paris, then he continue to win the CAC and CACIB, Best Male which gave him the World Winner title 2011.

Thank you so much judge Heinz Anschober (AT).

We are so proud of our King. He has proved not only once but TWICE that it is possible! As the cherry on the cake Kid Sox breeder William Hansen from New Zealand was present and could share this glorious moment in Paris with us.

Kid Sox story ...
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Showing their sox off

In Sweden this past weekend ...

The littermates Kingsleah Fire Queen and Kingsleah Black Opal won the CAC´s at the Swedish Kennelclub show in Alfta, 10th July. Judge: Markku Kipinä (SF). See photo.

And in Canada ...

Friday BOB went to Ch Kingsleah Kalliope, Saturday BOB went to Kingsleah Billy T Kid (from Puppy class). Sunday BOB went to Scented BillieJean King.

ALL Kid Sox kids!


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* World Winner 2011 *

YES ... Kid Sox did it again!

Multi SBIS Ch World Winner 2009 & 2011 Star´T Cutting Trax of Jhanzi "Kid Sox" won the huge Open class of 26 males at the World Dog Show 2011 in Paris, then he continue to win the CAC and CACIB, Best Male which gave him the World Winner title 2011.

Thank you so much judge Heinz Anschober (AT).

We are so proud of our King. He has proved not only once but TWICE that it is possible! As the cherry on the cake Kid Sox breeder William Hansen from New Zealand was present and could share this glorious moment in Paris with us.

Kid Sox story ...
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7 months and 26 days!

* AMERICAN CHAMPION *

Kingsleah T´Charmer "Keegan" went Winners Dog with a five point major in Montana under judge Ms Elizabeth Muthard. So at 7 months and 26 days old, he is now an American Champion. (Photo from earlier show with judge Francine Schwartz)

We are so grateful to Keegans young handler Erin Davis, she has done an awesome job and in record time. Thank you Kirlyn and Lynne for making this come true!

Thank you judges for appreciating this very young Kid Sox kid.

More of Keegan here ...
2011-06-20

CAC and BOS in Sweden

First time out at shows our Anabelle won CAC and BOS at the Swedish Kennelclub show in Avesta under judge Moa Persson.

We are waiting for a photo.

More of Anabelle here
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Adam SBIS Youngster

Kingsleah Black Opal "Adam" (sired by Kid Sox) won CAC, BOB and BIS-4 and finished the day by going BIS Youngster at the Sighthound Specialty in Vännäs, Sweden.

Judges Malgorzata Supronowicz & BIS Tomasz Borkowski (PL)

Congratulations to Adams owner/handler Malin Nordsten!

More of Adam here ...
2011-06-12

Sorbet won CAC in Italy

Kingsleah Arctic To Antarctic "Sorbet" won the CAC and RCACIB in Turin, Italy under Göran Bodegård (S).

More of Sorbet here ...
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Go, go, go Ben!

Am Ch Kingsleah Shamal "Ben" won BOS at the Mt Palomar Kennel Club show in Valley Center, CA on May 22 and also won BOS on June 4, at a show in Pasadena, CA. He is now ranked #15 in Grand Champion rankings for California and has a total of 6 points towards his American Grand Champion title.

More of Ben here ...
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Keegan BOB in USA!

Kingsleah T´Charmer "Keegan" won his first Best of Breed, over Special, from puppy class in Northern California. Keegan has now 7 points and is not yet 7 months old!

Thank you judge Ms Patricia W. Laurans!

Huge congratulations to Keegans handler Erin and owners Kirlyn and Lynne.

More of Keegan here ...
2011-05-21

Herakles wins in Florence

Italian JCh Kingsleah Herakles "Darcy" was the Best Junior at the Specialty in Florence today handled by Alessio Stramesi.

Congratulations to owner Letizia!


2011-05-09

Selene wins Group in Spain

Kingsleah Selene won the CAC, CACIB, BOB and the Group, May 8th, in Badajoz, Spain. The previous day she won CAC and CACIB in Elvas, Portugal.

More of Selene here ...
2011-05-08

Sabina wins in DK

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won CAC, CACIB and BOS in Hilleröd, Denmark under judge Harri Lehkonen (FIN).

More of Sabina here ...
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Best of Winners in USA

First time out in USA, Kingsleah T Charmer "Keegan" took 3 x Winners Dog & Best of Winners and 1 x Winners Dog, at the tender age of 6 months, under judges Ms Denny Mounce, Mrs Pat Trotter, Mr Charles Trotter and Mrs Francine Schwart, 5-8th of May in Utah.

Keegan is now 6 points towards his AM title.

More of Keegan here ...
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JBOB & JGroup 2 in Italy

JCH Kingsleah Herakles "Darcy" won JBOB and JGroup 2nd under judge Nenne Runsten in Montichiari, Italy.

Congratulations to all involved!

More of Herakles here ...
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CAC, CACIB & BOS in Berlin

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" won the CAC, CACIB & BOS in Berlin, Germany today.

CONGRATULATIONS owner/handler Monica. Way to go girls!

More of Sabina here ...
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Success in Italy

Kingsleah Arctic To Antarctic "Sorbet" won CAC, CACIB & BOB and Group 3 in Reggio Emilia, Italy, under judge Adriana Griffa (I).

Kingsleah Herakles "Darcy" finished his Italian Junior Championtitle at the same show.

The following day Sorbet won CAC, CACIB & BOS in Modena, Italy.

Congratulations Estelle and Letizia!

More of Sorbet here ...
2011-03-17

Alice - Moldavian Champion

Kingsleah Aurora Blue "Alice" won 2 xCAC´s in Moldavia the last weekend and can now add the Moldavian Championtitle.

Congratulations owner/handler Blandine!

More of Alice here ...
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Kia - 2 x BOS in Canada

Can Ch Kingsleah Kalliope "Kia" won 2 x BOS in Canada last weekend.

Congratulations owner/handler Jacquie!

More of Kia here ...
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Sorbet Best Male in France

Kingsleah Arctic To Antarctic "Sorbet" won CAC, CACIB and BOS in Toulouse, France, under judge Valerio Nataletti (Italy).

Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" won the R-CACIB.

More of Sorbet here ...
2011-02-28

Selene BOB in Spain

Kingsleah Selene won BOB and Group 3 in Valladolid, Spain, 26th February.

More of Selene here ...
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April Best Bitch in Iceland

Kingsleah Golden Topaz "April" won CAC, CACIB and BOS in Iceland under judge Ligita Zake from Latvia.

Congratulations Vala!

More of April here ...
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Herakles BOB in Italy

Kingsleah Herakles won BOB today in Ancona, Italy under judge Pietro Condò (It).

Thank you Federico Sanguinetti for great handling of "our" youngster!

More of Herakles here ...
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Winning weekend in Europe!

We are so proud of our Kid Sox kids!

8 x CAC, 2 x CACIB, 2 x Best Bitch (BOS), 4 x BOB and 1 x Group 3.

Only 4 youngsters did all this fantastic wins in one weekend!

Kingsleah Arctic To Antarctic "Sorbet" 2 x CAC in Switzerland.

Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie" 2 x CAC, 1 CACIB and 2 x BOB in Portugal.

Kingsleah Star of Asia "Sabina" 2 x CAC and Best Bitch BOS in Germany.

Kingsleah Selene 2 x CAC, 1 CACIB, BOB and Group 3 in Granada, Spain.

CONGRATULATIONS to the owner/handlers! Well done!


2011-02-12

Sylvie Group 2 in Spain

Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie", 18 months, won CAC, BOB & Group 2 in Zaragoza, Spain.

More of Sylvie here ...
2011-02-07

Diva won CAC in Norway

Kingsleah Black Pearl won her second CAC and BOS in Norway yesterday under judge Francisco Roiz Rodrigues (Spain).

Diva is now only one CAC from her Championtitle.

More of Diva here ...
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Winning when it matters

Kingsleah Light of Peace "Sylvie", 17 months, wins CAC, CACIB, BOB and the Group at the anticipated and most important show of the year in Porto, Portugal under respected specialist judge Michael Canalizo, USA.

Kingsleah Selene, 13 months, wins Best Junior both Saturday and Sunday in a very tough competition at the same show.

CONGRATULATIONS goes to the owners of Sylvie and Selene; Ivan Perez Soldevilla and Jose Antonio Joya Martin both living in Spain.

Sylvie and Selene are sired by Kid Sox.


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Paris BOB in Australia

Aust Ch Kingsleah Paradis Latin "Paris" won BOB and shortlisting for Group under Miss S Tong ( Singapore) at the Beenleigh and District Kennel Club today.

Congratulations to all involved! Thank you Harold for beautiful handling!

More of Paris here ...
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New American Champion!

Kingsleah Shamal "Ben" gained his American Champion title by going Winners Dog and Best of Winners in Ventura, CA on January 21st 2011.

Congratulations to owner Kathy Rich!

More of Ben here ...