3 New videos


We have published 3 new videos on YouTube. The videos are from Crufts, Stavanger and Jarlsberg, the last two places are in Norway. We hope that you enjoy these video clips.


Torill went to Crufts this year with Liz and Claire from Alouann. This video shows some of the Afghans shown there.

The second video is from the Orre show in Stavanger, Norway. Belle Skogland gives Al-Dahna's Wesley Snipes - Marley and mum Randi, some useful hints for their first show.

The last video is from the Jarlsberg show. 3 Al-Dahna dogs had a very good day at the Jarlsberg (Norway) dogshow on June 14th 2009, with Chiara (Al-Dahna's Whitney Houston) winning BIG 2 puppy, Victoria (Al-Dahna's Vitae Victoria) winning BOS, and Sesto (Al-Dahna's Up-to-Date) winning BIG 2.


Victoria 1 year old


Time really flies. Victoria is 1 year old today. We celebrated her yesterday, with lots of guests, among them were Eva and Belle, Anita, Alf with Jazz and Uno, and Bent-Ove with Else and their daughter Isabell. Victoria has become a "grown" Afghan, but she is still very cuddly. She wants to get onto the lap of everyone and bounces around like a rabitt, from one lap to another. The picture below is quite suiteable for this occation, even though it is a bit "old".


Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria
Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria
Photo: Morten Gundersen

Shahib, Victoria, Chiara and Marley goes for a show at Orre, Stavanger, Norway


Kennel Al-Dahná had a good trip to the show at Orre, Stavanger, Norway, where Shahib became BOS and got his second cert in 3 tries, Chiara became BOB and BIG 2 in the puppy class, and Victoria became the best junior. Belle handled all 3 with super results. Belle also gave a lesson to Randi and Marley, before their debut in the show ring. I believe we'll see more of them in the time to come.


Al-Dahná's Shahib
Al-Dahná's Shahib
Photo: Anja Gulleiksen

Al-Dahná's Chiara
Al-Dahná's Chiara
Photo: Anja Gulleiksen

Al-Dahná's Victoria
Al-Dahná's Victoria
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

New pictures of Chiara


Eva has got some new pictures of Chiara, and there was one picture we fell for, a picture of Chiara's head. More pictures can be found on the site of Kennel All Sighthounds.


Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston
Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston - Chiara
Photo: Marit Folgerø

Victoria's first show in the junior class on February 21st 2009


The weekend of 20th to 22nd of February this year, Liz (Millward) came over from England to handle Victoria at the NKKs International Show at Bø in Telemark Norway. This was Victoria's first entry in the junior class. The Judge was Matti Luoso from Finland.

Victoria won her class, and continues her winning ways from previous classes. We are all very proud of her. As on her previous showings she got a very nice critique, which I have posted below, and that also can be found on the page about her.

Very good type. Good head and bit, enough neck length. Very good legs, and big feet, good chest and body need more development, ?.angles, good side gait, a bit loose in front. Good temper.

Unfortunately not many pictures were taken this time. Maybe because everyone was busy socialising. I have had to snitch a picture from Alouanns page about the trip to Bø. I have also put out a picture from a studio session with Morten Gundersen.


Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria
Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria and Torill
Photo: Liz Millward


Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria
Study of Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria
Photo: Morten Gundersen

Chiara 5 1/2 months old


Chiara - Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston, is growing up. She is now all of 5 1/2 months old, and really turning out well. Eva Skogland has taken some new pictures of her and below is one of them.


Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston
Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston
Photo: Eva Skogland

Chiara won BIS 2 at Norsk Hovawart Klubb show in Tønsberg


Belle handled Chiara - Al-Dahná's Whitney Huston to BIS 2 in the puppy class, at Norsk Hovawart Klubb show in Tønsberg today, Sunday 15th of February 2009. The judge was Anne Marit Traaholt. A total of 59 puppies was entered. Yesterday she also did really well with BIG 1 at the puppy show. So, the young Chiara has had a brilliant start to her show career.


Video of Victoria


At last we managed to get the video from the NKK (Norwegian Kennel Club) puppyshow in the Andebuhallen, at November 30th 2008, where Victoria won BIG under judge Eli-Marie Klepp of Norway.


Pictures and new pages


Eva and Belle Skogland, Anita, Bent-Ove and Torill has been out and taken pictures this weekend of Shahib, Chiara and Sesto. As if that was not enough, then Randi and family sendt us a lot of pictures of Marley. Eva and Belle, on their own, has also taken a lot of pictures of Chiara. The only thing to do was to update pictures and pages, and also to add new pages for the last additions to the Al-Dahná club. And while we are at it, we decided to add a page for the dad, Shahib, since we now have some nice pictures of him. You can find links to the different pages on the page about The Dogs as, and when, they are put online. The picture below is one of the new pictures of Al-Dahná's Shahib.

Al-Dahná's Shahib
Al-Dahná's Shahib
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

Marley has moved home


Al-Dahná's Wesley Sipes, or Marley, has moved home to Stavanger, in Norway, with his new family. He was collected today, Saturday 27th Descember, by Øyvind, Randi and Malin. We wish him all the best wirh his new family and hope to meet him again soon at shows.

Al-Dahná's Wesley Sipes - Marley
Al-Dahná's Wesley Sipes - Marley with Øyvind, Randi and Malin
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

New pictures of Chiara


Belle has updated her page about Chiara (Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston) with some new pictures. As you can see she is already in training for her first show.

Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston - Chiara
Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston - Chiara
Photo: Eva Skogland

Headstudy of Shahib


We found an old picture of Al-Dahná's Shahib that we has somehow mislaid. It was taken a day he had just been washed and groomed by Anita. It was misplaced during all the fuss that happened when the V litter was born. We thought it was so good that we publish it now anyway.

Al-Dahná's Shahib
Al-Dahná's Shahib
Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Some news about the puppies


Today, Thursday December 11th, Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston (Chiara) moved in with her new family, Belle and the Skoglands, at their home in Sandefjord (Norway). She will likely be spoilt rotten, but that is understandable and nice. Belle has already mapped out every possible show for her new wonder, and I am sure that you will all get a chance to see Chiara and Belle in the ring in the future (at least in Scandinavia). A small preview of this young and beautiful lady is here:

Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston - Chiara
Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston - Chiara
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

We have a fun piece of news about Al-Dahná's Wesley Snipes, or Marley as he is called. He is a real scent afghan. That is to say that Marley has got a "perfume", or scent, gland on the forehead, and when he is happy, he will smell nice, as if somebody had given him a dash of perfume. There is a legend about how the Afghan Hound got this gland, and you can read one version of this legend here. Anyway, Randi NygÃ¥rd, will be a very lucky and priviledged new afghan owner, when they collect Marley. That he is developing very nicely isn't a bad thing either, so we believe we'll see Marley often in the ring as well.
One of webmasters afghans, Jazz, or formally Sashkan Bob Marley, wishes his name brother Marley, welcome in the club of Afghans with this special ability.


Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder, or just Winona as we call her, is still looking for a new home. She is developing really well, and is without doubt of good show quality. If anybody remembers Al-Dahná's Queenie, then we can say that Winona looks like she will be very like her, although a bit shorter. Winona will be more squareish, which is more correct according to the standard. She is lively, loves people, and loves being on peoples laps being cuddled with. She is already coming whe called by her name. She has a long beautiful neck, very good angulated back legs, an elegant head and a good chest. Winona feels very secure about the world and is not scared of anything.


New pictures of the W-Litter


We have some new pictures of the puppies, and as usual, also updated their weight on the page about the "W" litter. The picture below is of Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder. Winona is still looking for a serious show home. Interested parties are asked to contact Torill, please see the Contact page for details.


Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder
Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

Victoria wins BIG at the NKK puppushow in Andebu, Norway


Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria took part in the NKK (Norwegien Kennel Club) Puppyshow at Adebuhallen November 30th, under judge Eli-Marie Klepp, and she did really well with BIG (Best in Group). She also got a superb critique that we have published on Victorias Page , together with pictures from the show. A video will also be published. The picture below shows Victoria earlier this autumn.


Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria
Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

New pictures of the W-Litter


We have some ew pictures of the puppies, and as usual, also updated their weight on the page about the "W" litter. The picture below is of Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder. We use this opportunity to tell you that Winona is also looking for a serious show home. Interested parties are asked to contact Torill, please see the Contact page for details.


Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder
Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

Chiara visiting Belle


We have a new picture of Chiara that went for a surprise visit to Belle on her 16th birthday. We have also updated the daily weight measurements. When Chiara visited the Skogland family she also had a chance to say hello to some of her new family members, among them Collan that will be her new dog-mum.


Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston
Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston - Chiara and Collan
Photo: Eva Skogland

New pictures of the pups


We have some new pictures of the puppies, and have also updated the daily weight measurements. You will find the pictures on the page about the "W" litter, together with the weight table. The picture below is of all three pups.


Al-Dahná's W litter
Al-Dahná's W litter
Photo: Alf H. Refsum

We have some new pictures of the pups


We have some new pictures of the puppies, and have also updated the daily weight measurements. You will find the pictures on the page about the "W" litter, together with the weight table. The picture below is of Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder.


Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder
Al-Dahná's Winona Ryder
Photo: Eva Skogland

New pictures of the pups and of Suzi

We have some new pictures of the puppies, and have also updated the daily weight measurements. You will find the pictures on the page about the "W" litter, together with the weight table. The picture below is a head study of Chiara.


Head study of Chiara
Head study of Chiara
Photo: Eva Skogland

Suzi, Al-Dahná's Sheherazade, has participated in another show. This time at Stord in Norway. She is still madly in love with her owner/handler Stian, and best of all she loves it.


Suzi in the ring
Suzi in the ring
Photo: Anja Gulleiksen

New pictures and updated weights for the puppies


We have some new pictures of the puppies, and have also updated the daily weight measurements. This time Eva Skogland chose a Halloween theme for the pictures, which you will find on the page about the "W" litter, together with the weight table. Below are a couple of pictures that shows the puppies are walking on all 4.


Chiara explores the whelping box
Chiara explores the whelping box
Photo: Eva Skogland


Marley and Ketty
Marley and Ketty
Photo: Eva Skogland

Update on the "W" litter


A short update on the "W" litter from today, Oktober 30th. All the pups, Winona Ryder, Wesley Snipes and Whitney Houston, have opened their eyes, and started to walk. Everything is OK with the small ones and with the mother Ketty. They are gaining weight day by day, as can be seen in the table on the page about the "W" litter.


New pictures and weight measurements of the pups


Two of the pups has now got new owners and nick names. Belle Skogland is going to have Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston that will be called Chiara, and Al-Dahná's Wesley Snipes will be called Marley when he moves to Randi Nygård in Stavanger. We have some new photos for you. The first is of the mother, Tekila De Domaine Des Crepinettes (Ketty), with the three pups. From left we have Wesley Snipes or Marley, Winona Ryder (under), and Whitney Houston or Chiara (on top). The second is of Belle and Chiara.


Tekila De Domaine Des Crepinettes (Ketty) med alle valpene
Tekila De Domaine Des Crepinettes (Ketty) med alle valpene
Foto: Eva Skogland

The three pups from Kennel Al-Dahná's "W" litter are gaining weight quite rapidly. We have a table on their page with daily weight measurements, and as you can see from the table, they are eating very well. We have also put out more new pictures of the pups.


Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston (Chiara) and a happy new owner Belle Skogland
Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston (Chiara) and a happy new owner Belle Skogland
Photo: Eva Skogland

The puppies have been named


The three puppies from Al-Dahná's "W" litter have been named. They are called Winona Ryder, Wesley Snipes and Whitney Houston. New pictures from day 5 has been published as well.


Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston and Belle Skogland
Al-Dahná's Whitney Houston and Belle Skogland
Photo: Eva Skogland

Al-Dahná's Sheherazade (Suzi) debuts with Stian Tangjerd in the ring


Al-Dahná's Sheherazade (Suzi)
Head study of Al-Dahná's Sheherazade (Suzi)
Photo: Anja Gulleiksen

Al-Dahná's Sheherazade (Suzi) debuts with owner Stian Tangjerd at the OPEN SHOW exhibition arranged by Rogaland Myndeklubb Sunday 14th September. Not only is she very beautiful, but she is also completely in love with Stian (her new owner) and has only got eyes for him. So when she is in the ring she looks at Stian all the time. Cute.


Al-Dahná's Sheherazade (Suzi)
Al-Dahná's Sheherazade (Suzi) in the ring
Photo: Anja Gulleiksen

Kennel Al-Dahná is pleased to announce the "W" Litter


Kennel Al-Dahná is very proud to announce that the puppies from the combination of Al-Dahná's Shahib (Shahib) and Tekila De Domaine Des Crepinettes (Ketty) arrived the 16th of October 2008.

Al-Dahná's Shahib Tekila De Domaine Des Crepinettes
Al-Dahná's Shahib
Photo: Francis Roussel
Tekila De Domaine Des Crepinettes
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

We got 1 dog and 2 bitches in light and domino colours. There are more information on them on the page about the W litter (see below for link). We hope that this combination will enhance the typical afghan gait (trot), something seen quite rarely these days.

Shahib and Ketty are two Afghan Hounds from different and very good lines. Both of them have the typical, but often lacking, afghan gait, and they are an absolutely fantastic sight in movement. Both lines have a lot of very good dogs. Just take a look at their pedigrees.

Kennel Al-Dahnás is known for its healthy, long-lived dogs with very good tempers. The typical Al-Dahnás afghan is family friendly, elegant, has a beautiful head that have been recognisable through generations, dark beautiful eyes, beautiful coat and have well formed body. Good temper and healthy dogs is important to Kennel Al-Dahná, and we are rightly proud of our family friendly dogs.

Shahib og Ketty's puppies will be ready for delivery right after Christmas 2008. We can also say that one pup is already spoken for. Inquiries are welcome! Please see our Contact page for details.

Read more about the pups on the page about the W-Litter, where you will find their pedigree, pictures and other information that we will publish as we get it.


Victoria new pictures


Bent-Ove and Torill managed to get a few new pictures of Victoria on Tuesday 14th of October. As you can see, in the picture below, she is developing quite nicely, and we are very happy with her development. She went to see Are Thoresen and got a full checkup. Which was a good thing, since he found a problem with one of her kidneys. This he treated right away. The kidney problem could explain the somewhat difficult behaviour she has shown when people touched the side with the problem kidney. It must have been quite painful. At least it is under control now.

We are not publishing any more pictures for now, as we are waiting for the real gallery to be completed and installed. It will not be long now.

Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria 5 months and 8 days old
Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria 5 months and 8 days old
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

Several news items


There are several news items for you with this update.

First of all, we are asking you to check back regularely for a special news item we hope to have for you very soon. You will find the news, when it comes, on the page about The Dogs.

Then we have a new feature on the page that we are quite proud of. We have an online pedigree with all of the Kennel Al-Dahná dogs, at least 6 levels deep. We have photos of many of the dogs in the pedigree, but there are some that aremissing, and we are working hard to obtain these and other data, where possible. You can find the Al-Dahná online pedigree tables here. Remember we are still working on it.

We have added three more links to the Links Page. We have added links for AfghansOnline.com, OZafghans and Afterglow.

We also have a proper gallery in the works, but as it takes time to fully integrate the gallery with the online pedigree system, and other pages here, you will have to show a little bit of patience. When it comes it will contain a lot of pictures of Al-Dahná dogs, all the way from the beginning.


Victorias first show


Victoria showed for the first time at the Drøbak Hundeklubbs valpeshow, (Drøbak Dogklubb's Puppyshow), Saturday September 6th 2008, exactly 4 months after her birth. She was placed BIG 1 in the hound group (BIG 1), and got a really super critique. Victoria was handled by Belle Skogland. More details to follow, together with an update of Victorias Page.


Hippi videos


At the show in Drammen, Norway, on saturday the 23 of August, Hippi became a Norwegian Champion (N CH) when he received the last cert needed for the title. It was actually the first opportunity he had to get the cert, as he had just passed the 2 year age limit. Hippi show on the Sunday as well, and this time for the first time in the champion group. Bent-Overecorded the events on video, and these are now published on the net. The YouTube player below will also be added to Hippi's page.



Belle training with Victoria


During the show in Drammen, where Hippi got his N CH title, Belle trained showmanship with Victoria. Bent-Ove video'ed the whole thing and we have now put it on web. We hope you like it. It shows how muh improvement Victoria had over the day.


Hippi 2BH på utstilling i Drammen


N CH Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi) stilte for første gang i champion klassen og fikk en fin plassering med 2BH.


Happy Birthday to Al-Dahná's "C" Litter (Standard Poodles)


Al-Dahná's "C" Litter (Standard Poodles) are 4 years old today, Sunday 24th August. Cæsar sends his regards to his littermates Cilla Black, Celine Dion, Casandra, Christine, and Cleon.


Hippi got his Norwegian Champion title today, August 23rd 2008

N CH Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi)
N CH Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi)
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

N CH Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi), got his Norwegian Champion title today, Saturday August 23rd 2008, at the Norwegian Leonberger Club show in Drammen, Norway. This was his first opportunity to get the CC and the title, as he became 2 years old on August the 18th. Hippi was handled, as usual, by Belle Skogland. The judge was Anatoli Zhuk from Latvia.


Happy Birthday to Al-Dahná's "U" Litter


Al-Dahná's Unforgettable  Uno
Al-Dahná's Unforgettable Uno - Uno
Owner: Alf H. Refsum
Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Uno sends a big "Happy Birthday" greeting to his siblings Hippi, Sesto, Unique, Ruben and Mr Universe, and hope that all of you get a lot of nice food and attention today.


Victoria visiting Alf


Torill and Victoria was on a trip to Oslo today (Friday August 1st of 2008), and while in Oslo went to see Alf, so that he could see for himself how fast she is growing and take some pictures of her. Over 600 pictures were taken in a couple of hours. And, if the truth be told, she is a very photogenic young lady. In the picture below she shows quite clearly that Harvey is her dad with this take-off. She also resembles her mother, Sasha, quite a lot as well. More of the pictures will be added to Victoria's Page. She will soon be able to compete with her uncle Raskho Ramsey about who has had the most pictures taken of them.


Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria nearly 3 months old
Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria nearly 3 months old
Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Al-Dahná's Cæsar had his debut in the ring on July 26th


Kennel Al-Dahná's Cæsar (N.S.UCH.Afterglow Get Offamy Cloud x Farday Anaconda) had his debut in the ring on July 26th with a good performance under judge Veli-Pekka Kumpumàki from Finland. Cæsar was handled by Belle Skogland. The show was the Mosseutstillingen 2008, that was held at Råde Idrettsanlegg in Norway. Caser got a 1st and was placed 2nd in his class. In the future he will probably be seen more often in the ring.


Al-Dahná's Cæsar
Al-Dahná's Cæsar in the ring with Belle
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen
Photo: Bent-Ove Knudsen

A somewhat delayed piece of "news"


Sunday June 15th (2008) Liz and Claire Millward, from Alouann, came to Stokke for a very short visit. Liz and Claire had bought non-refundable tickets and before the catastrophe happened at Kennel Al-Dahná. Since it wasn't possible to get a refund, they came over to visit Victoria, the other dogs and us. It was a very nice do, with BBQ'ing, dog-talk, dogs, people and Victoria. We have put out a page with pictures of dogs and people.


Liz andg Claire Millward with Victoria
Liz and Claire Millward with Victoria
Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Västerås July 11th - 14th 2008


We went to Västerås in Sweden this weekend with Hippi and Victoria to compete with Hippi, show Victoria and meet Liz and Claire with friends. It became a nice trip with many good experiences for everybody. It didn't go Hippi's way, but was a good experience for him nonetheless. Liz did a really good job as a handler for Hippi and we are very happy with the way she handled him. Victoria got to experience the atmosphere around a big show, and even though she is still too young to participate in the exhibition, she got to show herself off to many followers from around the world. We probably do not really understand how widely known this young lady is, but she does have a lot of followers. It was an unreal experience to be stopped in the streets of Västerås by unknown people that recognised the little wonder, and for not to talk about the number of people that came to see her and say hello

We took a great number of pictures on the trip and have published some of them on a separate page about the trip to Västerås. Some of the pictures are also published on the pages of Hippi and Victoria.


Aghan hound Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep in the ring at Västerås
Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep in the ring at Västerås
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen
Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria at 8 weeks


Victoria has turned 8 weeks, and is growing rapidly. In the picture below she sits in the arms of Belle (Skogland). She reminds us more and more of Sasha, but she'll be a lot lighter and with a pitch black mask. We are looking forward to see her develop. Victoria will come along to the big Afghan Hound show in Västerås in Sweden. There she will see Claire and Liz, and a lot of people that have followed her story so far, in addition to other people that are just curious.


afghansk mynde Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria at 8 weeks, and in the arms of Belle
Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria at 8 weeks, and in the arms of Belle
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen, Liz Millward and Alf H. Refsum
Photo: Eva Skogland

Thank you all!!


"I am overwhelmed by the enormous outpouring of support and sympathy shown by people all over the world, and mostly from complete strangers. During this whole episode the support and well wishing that have been directed towards me, Bent-Ove, Kennel Al-Dahna, Sasha and Victoria have helped us tremendously. It has helped us keep our sanity through one loss after another, and made it possible to live through. Sasha was a very unique dog, I would actually say one in a million, and the loss is devastating, but Victoria will surely be there for us in the future. I hope that you will all get a chance to meet her one day under different circumstances. I am very grateful for the support shown to me, and also for the support shown towards Sasha and Victoria. Thank you all very much."

Torill


Al-Dahna's Rakhsha (Sasha) left us today, June 12th 2008 at 8:30


Sasha fought so hard for so long that in the end there was nothing left. All the way to the end she showed an unbelievable mental strength. Just last Tuesday night she managed to get well from an acute kidney failure, to the vets big surprise, but the pneumonia that followed was too much for her.

There is a lot one can say at such a time, and specially when it is about someone very special, but I believe that for Torill this will be enough: "No more Sasha on the window cill while we are BBQ'ing". It says everything about Sasha, although in a highly personal manner.

Sashas passing is hopefully the last chapter in the tragedy that struck Kennel Al-Dahná.

Victoria, her only living offspring, is in great shape.


Al-Dahná's Rakhsha (Sasha)
Al-Dahná's Rakhsha (Sasha) with her daughter Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria

Results from NKKs International show in Trondhjem


Kennel Al-Dahná had a good day at the NKK's International show in Trondhjem (Norway). We showed Requitha and Hippi. Hippi became 3BDand got the cert. He is only missing a "small" cert for his N CH, and that needs to be taken after August 18th. Requitha won Best Bitch, BOS and got a CACIB. Handler for both was Belle.


N CH Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi)
N CH Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi)
Ownerse: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen
Photo: Torill Knudsen

Al-Dahná's Requitha Sunshineflower (Requitha)
N CH Al-Dahná's Requitha Sunshineflower (Requitha) and N CH Tells Grabbing T' Spotlight
Owners: Anita Andersen and Hege Danning
Photo: Torill Knudsen

Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria Page


We have now published a separate page about Victoria with pictures, videos, pedigree and other stuff. This page will updated as new this happens. You can find the page here.


A trip to hell


We have now published an article about what happened at Kennel Al-Dahná. It should be relatively factual and without too much personal point of view - that will come later. This is the first article in a series of three articles that deals with "What happened, "What could we have done better" and "What did we learn". We hope that by doing this others that happen in the same situation will avoid the problems we had and come through with far a better result than we had. You can find the article here: A trip to hell


A difficult update - updated


During the past 2 days we have had a tragedy/catastrophe with the V-litter here at Kennel Al-Dahná. Less than two days ago Sasha's temperature started to rise dramatically. She got very hot and lost her appetite completely. In addition all the pups became ill, and lost temperature. Then we had 3 visits to the vet with an awful lot of injections, one operation and other treatments, in additions to many phone calls.

Sasha had a very strong infection of her fallopian tubes, and the pups were dehydrated and cold. We were on our feet the whole time trying to save them. Yesterday was an absolute disaster. First a pup died in the vets office, then Sasha had a hysterectomy and in the evening we lost 6 pups in less than 30 minutes. We received help from a lot of people that came from far way to help or called with advice. We are eternally grateful for the help and support we received.

When this is being written we have 3 pups left, 1 dog and 2 bitches. They are nearly back to normal and have a healthy appetite. Sasha is also recovering, and she is taking in food and water again.

We will publish an article on the website later on about our experience, and what we learned from it. On Monday the dead pups will be sent for an autopsy at the Veterinarian College of Norway in the hope that we can identify what caused this.

Update I

Sasha is now fighting for her life. She has got a very hard infection of her teats and is going to be operated tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. She was to weak to be operated the evening. The pups are hanging in there, but we are a bit worried about the dog. All three are too light. So we are facing another night of intensive dog care.

Update II

Sasha is now through the operation. She over the most critical phases of the treatment, but not completely over it yet. But it does look infinitely better than it did yesterday. She got 40 stitches, and is less a few teats. Now we also know what killed most of the pups. They had drunk infected milk from the udders and that was deadly for them. Since all bar one of the udders were infected, all bar one of the pups got badly infected.

The pups are doing quite well. It looks like they have gained some weight during the last 12 hours. Two were slightly dehydrated, but all 3 were active. The two dehydrated one got an infusion of liquids and all 3 got anti-biotic.

Update III

The earlier worry we had about the dog was unfortunately correct. He passed away around 10 o'clock Friday evening. Words can't describe the pain and sorrow we feel about the loss of so many beautiful pups. We only hope this is the last one to pass away.

Update IV - Sunday 11 o'clock (Norwegian time)

One of the female pups have started to have problems with taking food. It is similar to what happened to the last dog. The vet has done everything that can be done at the moment, so we are left to hope. The last bitch is still doing great. She was always in a much better shape than the other pups.

Sasha is under the circumstance in a fairly good shape. She manages to take short walks and can take in both water and food on her own.

We would like to send a big message of thanks to all the people who call us, send SMS or other messages and emails. They are a big help for us in our hour of need. Thank you again.

Update V - Sunday 15:30 (Norwegian time)

The bitch died at 15:20. This was not unexpected after it started to bleed from the mouth. The vet says that this indicates a multi-organ failure as result from toxic poisoning caused by a staphylococcus infection.

Update VI - Monday 21:00 (Norwegian time)

The last bitch pup is in good shape. We have now found a name for her. From now on she will be known as Al-Dahná's Victoria. Victoria for Victorious. Means "victory" in Latin. Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory. Victoria snuggles up to a toy lion she got to keep her company after she lost her siblings. She is a very determined young lady and fights like a devil when given medicines. Something she does not like at all. Otherwise she eats well, and her weight is steadily increasing. The vet thinks she should have a good chancee as she has survived until now.

Sasha seems to be in a good shape, and is drinks and eats. She misses her pups terribly and continues to look for them. She cries sorely for them.


The Q-litter is 12 years old today


Al-Dahná's Quickstep (Brooklyn) sends greetings to her litter-sister Al-Dahná's Quincy Rose (Rosie) and congratulates on her 12th birtday on May 10th. Hope you lots of cake. Nam-nam.


Puppies


We now know how it ended. 12 puppies, 5 dogs and 7 bitches. All of them cream/golden with masks. All the puppies are very active, with a sound instinct for getting food. At the moment they are working in shifts. Some of them are working (eating), and some are sleeping and visa versa. They are a fairly quite lot, at least as long as there is food available and they get to sleep safe and sound under mums protective wings. The firstborns have now by now become fairly round, while the lastborns have a little catching up to do, without this seeming to be a problem. Still early days. Sasha is en excellent mum, but quite tired at the moment.

The litter will gets its own pages, with videos, pictures and so on. They will be permanently linked from a new menu item called Dogs. Check back here for updates about the pages.


For interested puppy buyers we wish to inform you that 3 pups have already found a new home; 2 dogs, including "Stomperud", and a bitch. In addition 1 dog and 1 bitch are reserved pending a decision from prospective buyers.


Sasha May 5th 2008


The question is where will this end? How many pups are there and how large are they? I believe Sasha is looking forward to become somewhat lighter.


Al-Dahná's Sasha
Sasha May 4th 2008
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen
Photo: Alf H. Refsum


Sasha today April 30th


Now it is very easy to see that Sasha will be getting a lot of puppies. She has become very large and heavy. As one say; A picture is worth a 1000 words, and here is a picture:


Al-Dahná's Sasha
Sasha April 30th 2008
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen
Photo: Alf H. Refsum


Vilde - Al-Dahná's Quintana De La Vilde


Our dearly beloved, and everybodys special Vilde - Al-Dahná's Quintana De La Vilde, had to leave us today, April 28th 2008. She would have been 12 years old on May the 10th, and become a grandmother for the 2nd time on May the 6th. She was the mother of 2 Al-Dahná litters, the R and T litters. From these litters are Al-Dahná's Rakhsha (Sasha), S N D NORD CH Al-Dahná's Raimona (Mona), Al-Dahná's Rapakoshi Rashmin (Sjasmin), Al-Dahná's Raskoh Ramsey (Raskoh), N CH Al-Dahná's Reqitha the Sunshine Flower (Reqitha), Al-Dahná's Ronja Røverdatter (Ronja), Al-Dahná's Royal Star (Tiger), N CH Al-Dahná's Tarantino (Tino), Al-Dahná's Tirone (Tommy), Al-Dahná's Tabatha (Tabatha), Al-Dahná's Tatiana (Tatiana) and Al-Dahná's Tamilla (Saffi). Not a bad gift to the world.


Al-Dahná's Quintana De La Vilde - (Vilde)
Vilde - Al-Dahná's Quintana De La Vilde
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen


Alouann wins Breeders stakes at W.E.L.K.S


This weekend at WELKS (West Of England Ladies’ Kennel Society) the Alouann Show team won the Breeders Stakes for the day on Friday and then took the Overall Breeders Stakes on Sunday April 27th, and so have qualified for the big final at Crufts 2009. This is the third year they have entered this and each time they have won at their first qualifying show. The team again consisted of Bree, Harvey, Kash and Chili. More on the Alouann website.


Hippi won BOB and Cert at the Stange show saturday April 26


Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi) won BOB and CC at the Stange show on Saturday April 26th under judge Andrew Beare from Ireland.
BOS Antheartica's Diamonds And Pearls "Athene"


Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi)
Al-Dahná's Uriah Heep (Hippi) wins BOB and CC at Stange.
BOS Antheartica's Diamonds And Pearls "Athene"
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen
Photo: Eva Skogland


You can read more about Hippi, his results, some judge critiques, and his pedigree, as well as some pictures of him and his family on the page about Hippi.


Sasha Friday April 25


Sasha went to the vet today to get the last herpes injection. The vet also gave her a quick checkup, and said that there will be many pups and that the whelping should be easy as far as he could see. We put Sasha on the scales and she came in at just over 32 kg, that is up 10 kg, and with 10 days to go, who knows where it will end.

We have also taken a few pictures of Sasha that shows how big she has become.


A very big Sasha
A very big Sasha
Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen


Updates April 22


A few updates to the site:

  • The About Al-Dahná page has finally been completed
  • Links to Harvey's and Sasha's pages added to the homepage for usability reasons
  • Harvey's very good results from Belgium has been added and the pedigree tables updated

Sasha is now getting very large, and everthing is allright so far. I'll try to get a recennt picture of her onto the site soon.


Site updates


The big updates this time around is of course the ultrasound confirmation of Sasha being in whelp. With that in mind two new pages have been added: One about Sasha, her siblings and pedigree, and one page about Harvey, his siblings and pedigree. This is to show more information about each dog to prospective puppy buyers.

A new version of Al-Dahnás guestbook has also been added to the website. The old guestbook is still available on the old site.

Some new links have been added to the links page. If you think we are missing some links, please send an email to Torill Knudsen or the Webmaster.


Al-Dahnás Gallery moved to new page


Al-Dahnás first gallery has been moved to the new page, just check the Archived Old Gallery Page out. The old version will still be available on the old site for a while, but no more updates or corrections will be made to the old page. Several new gallery pages will be added to the new site as and when time permits.


The Al-Dahnás website is being redesigned


As some of you may have noticed, the Al-Dahnás website is somewhat different from earlier incarnations. The site is being redesigned. The current, temporary, version looks a bit like the future version, but lacks a lot of the functionality of the future site. The reason for this early debut of the site is the mating Harvey and Sasha.

The old site is still available from this link: The Previous Al-Dahná Site