Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria, or Victoria, was born on May 6th 2008, as the 9th of 12 puppies. She is after Alouann Fame N Fortune (Harvey) and Al-Dahnás Rakhsha (Sasha). She was from the start of very strong will and very lively. This was probably the main reason for her surviving when the tragedy struck Kennel Al-Dahná, in difference to her siblings. They died from an infection they got from the milk of the mother Sasha. Victoria also became very ill, and was given, by the vet, very little chance of survival. But she is extremely stubborn and that was probably one of the reasons why she survived. Victoria was 330g when she was born, and she is very light golden with black mask, black ears and a black tail. Victoria is lucky enough to have several owners; Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen (Kennel Al-Dahná), Liz Millward (Alouann, UK) and Alf H. Refsum. She will grow up at Kennel Al-Dahná with the rest of the Al-Dahná bunch.

Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria (Victoria) is still a small and very young pup. She has now started on her show career. She is early out and has already got a personal trainer and handler for her show career, in addition to several others that have voiced their interest. Belle Skogland (Kennel All Sighthounds), who also handles Requitha and Hippi, and Stian Tangjerd have both offered themselves (demanded to be) as handler and trainer for Victoria. In addition, because of her English part-owner, Liz Millward from Alouann, a show career in the UK is also on the cards.

Victoria will surely become the most spoilt dog in the flock at Kennel Al-Dahná. We believe she will become a kind of mascot for Afghans in Norway, but we know for sure the she will be one for Kennel Al-Dahná. The Afghan and dog circles has, even though there are large personal differences, been solidly in their support of her when the tragedy struck us at Kennel Al-Dahná. This support helped us with keeping our spirits up in a critical period when we most needed it, and we are very grateful for it.

Victoria lived for the first few weeks with Barbro because she was not allowed to be near Sasha as long as Sasha was infectious. Barbro looked after Victoria 24 hours a day in the beginning. Later on Barbro managed to get a full nights sleep, as Victoria started to sleep longer. Victoria has now returned home to Torill and the other dogs at Kennel Al-Dahná.

Pictures of Victoria

Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria together with Barbro, her new mum Photo: Torill Knudsen

Victoria has a long good neck, a faboulous head, and powerful legs. She has already got nice shape to her snout. Victoria was not best pup from the litter, and of course one will always speculate about what was lost, but she is the only we have left. She has already got a trainer and handler signed up, so that part of her life is wel taken care of.

Victoria has a long good neck... Photo: Torill Knudsen	...and powerful legs Photo: Torill Knudsen

It is comforting to have a friend to snuggle up to, even if he doesn't say or do much. The cuddly lion was given to her as a substitute for her missing siblings. It helps a little bit against the loneliness that came when her siblings disappeared.

Victoria and the lion I Photo: Torill Knudsen	Victoria and the lion II Photo: Torill Knudsen

Victoria 14 days old

This is the day when Victoria made her first trip outside the puppybox. She is 14 days old, and walk upright when not sleeping. She is also together with her friend, the toy lian, that is still a bit large for her.

Victoria 14 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 14 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 14 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 14 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 14 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 14 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 20 days old

This is the day when Victoria got her first meal from a bowl, even though the dummy is still nice to have. It was a somewhat messy affair. Being bathed and groomed is also on the timetable, as there will be many such sessions in the future.

Victoria 20 days old Photo: Torill Knudsen	Victoria 20 days old Photo: Torill Knudsen

Victoria 20 days old Photo: Torill Knudsen	Victoria 20 days old Photo: Torill Knudsen

Victoria 20 days old Photo: Torill Knudsen	Victoria 20 days old Photo: Torill Knudsen

Victoria 20 days old Photo: Torill Knudsen	Victoria 20 days old Photo: Torill Knudsen

Victoria 23 days old

Victoria is 23 days old and gets her first show-training. We believe, of course, that she is doing very well for such a young one. Her friend, the lion, is now quite small compared to Victoria, and she treats him as such. It is good to have the bulldog as a kind of reserve mum.

Victoria 23 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 23 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 23 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 23 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 23 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 30 days old

Victoria is 30 days old, and regularly get showtraining when we visit. These pictures show some of her home, life and friends at this stage in her life. She grows very fast and east very well, even considering that she is a single pup. Victoria's old friends are getting small nd she gets new ones along the way, among them Skippern.

Victoria 30 days old and rummaging through the toys Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 30 days old and enjoys a meal Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 30 days old and everything must be eaten Photo: TAlf H. Refsum	Victoria's new friend Skippern Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 30 days old being stood Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 30 days old head study Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 30 days old wonders about life Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 30 days oldand the lion is already left behind Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 30 days old. Do you have to leave so soon? Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 34 days old

Victoria is 34 days old and we went for a visit. We took her outside and tried her in a leash for the first time. These pictures shows her running around and showing herself quite naturally.

Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria 34 days old Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria lost her mother Sasha when she was only 6 weeks old. Sasha lost her battle against fate. Sasha and Victoria met only once. The picture below is from that meeting. It is a fitting picture for both of them.

Show training with Belle at the early age of 8 weeks. She does this fantastically well, so her future as a showring star looks very good indeed.

Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria 8 weeks old Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen, Liz Millward and Alf H. Refsum Photo: Eva Skogland

The first trip to a show

Victoria had her first trip to a show, and also her first trip abroad, when she came along to the big show in Vesterås in Sweden. We took a lot of pictures on the trip, some of them are below, and others can be found on the page about the trip to Vesterås.

Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria in Vesterås Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria in Vesterås Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria in Vesterås Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria in Vesterås Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria in Vesterås Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Visiting Alf in Oslo

On Friday August 1st 2008 Torill and I - Victoria, visited Alf in Oslo, So that he could see how large I have become, and take some pictures of me. Alf says that over 600 pictures were taken in a couple of hours. And, if truth be told, I am a very photogenic young lady, don't you think? Below are some of the photos. Alf says that I soon will be able to compete with my uncle Raskho Ramsey about who has had the most pictures taken of them, at least there are more pictures of me on the net.

Victoria ready for action Photo: Alf H. Refsum	What is around the corner? Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria: 'Water is there to play with' Photo: Alf H. Refsum	Victoria in action Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria takes a small rest ... Photo: Alf H. Refsum	... and another one Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria has discovered a nice treat ... Photo: Alf H. Refsum	... worth streching for Photo: Alf H. Refsum

Victoria wins BIG at the NKK puppyshow in Andebu, Norway

Unfortunately we do not have any pictures from Andebu, but we do have a video.

Victoria on a visit to the studio of Morten Gundersen

Torill brought Shahib and Victoria with her to Morten Gundersen's studio. The result was a series of very nice pictures of the young beauty. Below are a selection of these that show what a good photographer can do with a beautiful motif. We are very grateful that Morten had the time to this shoot, and think the results speak for themselves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria videos

Victorias results

Results for Al-Dahnás Vitae Victorias (Victoria)
21-02-09	Bø, Norway	NKK	1Kval, 1Konk.HP	Matti Luoso, Finland
30-11-08	Andebu, Norway	NKK Region Vestfold, Norway	BIG 1	Eli-Marie Klepp, Norway
06-09-08	Drøbak, Norway	Drøbak Hundeklubb	BIG 1	Steinar Balken, Norway

Selected Critiques

Selected Critiques for Al-Dahnás Vitae Victorias (Victoria)
21-02-09	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.	Matti Luoso, Finland
30-11-08	Wonderful puppy, correct proportions, beautiful head, beautiful dark eyes, ears well placed, great rib range, long elegant legs, correct knee angle, fine feet, great drive, balanced, excellent shown, delicious temperement	Eli-Marie Klepp, Norge
06-09-08	Feminine head and expression, well placed ears-dark eyes-a good neck-well placed shoulders-high structure-good topline-well-developed hind good coat for the age-moving effectively from all sides. Nicely shown-pleasant temperament	Steinar Balken, Norway

Parents

Victoria's parents are Harvey (Alouann Fame N Fortune) and Sasha (Al-Dahná's Rakhsha) that are two unbelievably similar typed afghan hounds from very different lines. These lines contain, on their own, a lot of very good hounds. Just take a look at the pedigree below (on this page), or explore them on the Afghan Hound Pedigree Database (AHPD). Alouann Fame N Fortune (Harvey) pedigree and Al-Dahná's Rakhsha (Sasha) pedigree. We have also got separate pages about Harvey and Sasha.

Alouann Fame N Fortune (Harvey) Owners: Carol Lambert, Liz Millward & Gail Link Photo: Jo Smith	Al-Dahná's Rakhsha (Sasha) Owners: Torill & Bent-Ove Knudsen Photo: Morten Gundersen

Grandparents

The pedigree of Al-Dahná's Vitae Victoria