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December 2011 News

• Troy (Khiva's Troika) won a 5-point major at the C-Flash (Central Florida Association of Saluki Hounds) Saluki Specialty!  He was awarded Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best Bred-by.  He now has 2 specialty majors and a supported entry major!

• Littermates Chase and Roxy (By Rafi x Nefi) won at the ASA Regional Supported entry in Florida - winning Winners Dog and Best of Winners (Chase) and Winners Bitch (Roxy)!

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS GCh. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) with very limited showing, completed 2011 as the one of the Nation's top-fifteen Salukis! 

November 2011 News

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie) won his first Best In Show Specialty at this years Victorian Saluki Specialty under Judge Mrs Antoinette Benoit (Belgium)!  The bitch CC was won by his sister Ivory.

October 2011 News

• Khiva is proud to have 4 owned/bred Salukis qualify for the 2011 AKC Eukanuba National Championship Show!  The qualifying Salukis are: Sasha, Tara, Prophet and Akilah

• Congratulations to Kennel Aziz for their new litter by Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) and Ch. Aziz Didar (4 girls and 1 boy)!

September 2011 News

• Bayli (Ch. Khiva's Natasha Vananda) completes her AKC championship title with 3 majors!

August 2011 News

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS GCh. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) with very limited showing, is rated as one of the Nation's top-ten Salukis! 

July 2011 News

• Troy (Khiva's Troika) wins a 5-point major at the Huron Valley Saluki Club supported entry show!  Troy is only a few days over 1 year old!

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) is awarded the American Saluki Association (ASA) 2010 Dog of the Year!  This achievement was awarded at the annual ASA awards meeting in July 2011.

June 2011 News

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins an Award of Merit at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty (total entry of 374 dogs / 115 dogs in Best of Breed competition)!

• Troy (Khiva's Troika) wins 3rd place in the very competitive bred-by class at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty (a class of 26 dogs).

• Tova (Khiva's Tova) wins 2nd place in the 9 to 12 month puppy class at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty (a class of 11 bitches).

• Trey (Khiva's Treye) wins 3rd place iin the 9 to 12 month puppy class at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty (a class of 8 dogs).  This was his first time shown! 

• Bayli (Khiva's Natasha Vananda) wins a major (going Winners Bitch and Best of Winners) at the Cascade Hound Association!

May 2011 News

• Akilah (Ch. Khiva’s Akilah) wins Best of Breed and a Group 4 at the Jackson, TN shows!

• Sophia (Ch. Bark and Dives Sophia Haj of Khiva) is awarded Best of Breed - her weekend shown as a special!

• With very limited showing, Sasha (Multi-SBOS GCh. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) is rated as a top-ten Saluki in the Nation!

April 2011 News

• Sophia (Ch. Bark and Dives Sophia Haj of Khiva) completes her AKC championship - winning both days at the Valdosta/Atlanta KC shows!  These wins included going Best of Winners each day and a Best Opposite Sex over specials.

• Tova (Khiva's Tova) wins Best in Sweepstakes and a puppy hound group 4 at the N. GA Hound Show!  This was her first time shown! 

• Troy (Khiva's Troika) wins Winners Dog for a major and Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps (to his sister Tova) at the N. GA Hound Show!  This was Troy's first time shown!  

March 2011 News

• Sophia (Bark and Dives Sophia Haj of Khiva) wins a major at the Louisville, KY shows. 

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS GCh. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) completes her grand championship title with 6 majors!!

• Sophia (Bark and Dives Sophia Haj of Khiva) wins 3 out of the 4 days at the Nashville Kennel club shows.

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS GCh. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) wins a Group 1 and a Group 2 at the Nashville Kennel Club shows!

January 2011 News

• Kai (Khiva’s Perfect Timing) completes his junior coursing (JC) title!

December 2010 News

• Tuffy (SBIS Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) wins Best in Specialty at the Japan Dog Festival 2010!

November 2010 News

• Congratulations to Qom Salukis on their new litter by Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) and out of Gigi ( Inter. Multi-Ch. Djaal Lhilal Ghibli Rani) - see http://www.qomsaluqi.com/qompuppies.html

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins a Specialty Best in Show at Day 1 of the Central Florida Association of Saluki Hounds (CFLASH) Specialty under breeder/judge Nicklas Eriksson

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins a Specialty Best in Show at Day 2 of the Central Florida Association of Saluki Hounds (CFLASH) Specialty under breeder/judge Juan Carlos Vasconsellos

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) was awarded Best of Breed at the Atlantic Southeast Region American Saluki Association (ASA) trophy supported entry

• Akilah (Ch. Khiva’s Akilah) completes her American championship with a 5-point Specialty WB/BOW, multiple Best of Breeds and multiple Group placements!

• Congratulations to Anjal Sahra Salukis on their new litter by Pepper (Ch. Khiva's Hot Stuff) and out of Shayla (Multi Ch Anjal Sahara Shayla)

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) wins Specialty Best Opposite at Day 1 of the Central Florida Association of Saluki Hounds (CFLASH) Specialty under breeder/judge Nicklas Eriksson

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) wins Specialty Best Opposite at Day 2 of the Central Florida Association of Saluki Hounds (CFLASH) Specialty under breeder/judge Juan Carlos Vasconsellos

October 2010 News

• Congratulations to Aziz Salukis on their new litter by Pepper (Ch. Khiva's Hot Stuff) and out of Xanom (Multi Ch Aziz Xanom)

• Bayli (Khiva's Natasha Vananda) wins Winners bitch two days - her first time shown as an adult!

July 2010 News

• We are thrilled to announce the birth of 3 puppies (2 black boys and 1 fawn girl) sired by Magic (Ch. Khiva's Midnight Magic) and out of Sasha (Multi-SBOS Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon)

June 2010 News

• Congratulations to Elamir Salukis on their new litter by Pepper (Ch. Khiva's Hot Stuff) and out of Halima (Int Pt Es S N Dk Ch EuW-07 Anjal Sahara Halima)

• At the Saluki Club of America National Specialty with an entry of 104 specials (total entry of 435 Salukis) - 3 Khiva-bred Salukis (Rami, Pepper and Sasha (Multi-SBOS Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) ) remained in the last 15 Salukis selected by the Judge!

May 2010 News

• Akilah (Khiva’s Akilah) was awarded two more: Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed (over specials) as well as a Group 2!  Out of 6 times shown, she has 5 Best of Breeds!

March 2010 News

• Akilah (Khiva’s Akilah) was awarded another Best of Breed (over specials) as well as Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a major at the Louisville shows!  Out of 4 times shown, she has 3 Best of Breeds!

• Akilah (Khiva’s Akilah) was awarded two Best of Breeds, a Bred-by Exhibitor Group 2 and Hound Group 4 at the weekend Nashville shows!  This was her first time shown!  

• Pepper (Ch. Khiva’s Hot Stuff) was awarded Best of Breed both days at the weekday Nashville shows!

February 2010 News

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins an Award of Merit at the Westminster Kennel Club!  You can view the video of the breed judging at: http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2010/results/breed/saluki.html

• Congratulations to Eva Mackowiak (Khayif Salukis) on her new litter by Dante (BIS Ch. Khiva's Silver Diamond) and out of Khayif V'Quuana Nadeen - below are the new puppies (4 males and 2 females):

December 2009 and January 2010 News

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) finished 2009 as one of the nation's top-ten Salukis!

November 2009 News

• Congratulations to Sharon Reynolds on her new litter by Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) and out of Ch. Timaru Nefertiti - below are the new puppies (4 males and 1 female):

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins Best of Breed and a Group 2 both days at the Ocala, FL shows (one of which was the ASA supported entry)!

• Congratulations to Barbara on winning Best in Show brace all 3 days at the Xoloitzcuintli National Specialty in Nashville!  Below is a win photo:

October 2009 News

• We are so thrilled to announce the birth of our daughter Lauren!  Born on October 21st. Below she is pictured just hours old.

September 2009 News

• Congratulations to Katrina on the following prestigious wins with her miniature donkeys at the TN State Fair:  "Macy Lee" wins Grand Champion Jennet and "Lexus" wins Reserve Champion Jennet!  The win photos are below (Macy Lee on left - Lexus on right):

July 2009 News

• Congratulations to Katrina on placing at the NMDA (National Miniature Donkey Association) Nationals with "Macy Lee" in the 2-3 Year Jennet Halter class!  The win photo is below:

• Congratulations to Kennel Aziz on their two new litters sired by Am Ch Khiva's Hot Stuff and out of Fin Ch Aziz Vajahat and C.I.B Aziz Uma!

June 2009 News

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) won Best Opposite Sex at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty (with an entry of 407 Salukis) under breeder/judge Gary Newton! 

• Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) was awarded Best Veteran Dog (10 years old to 12 years old) at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty!

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) was awarded an Award of Merit (only 10 Salukis selected for this honor) at the Saluki Club of America National Specialty!

May 2009 News

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins two Group 3's at the Jackson, TN shows!

April 2009 News

• Pepper (Ch. Khiva’s Hot Stuff) completes his American Championship title with a 4th major win at the Atlanta Kennel Club show!

• Garth (Ch. Khiva's When Your Hot, Your Hot) wins Best of Breed his first time shows as a special!

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins a Veteran Group 1 and a Group 2 at the N. Georgia Hound Specialty!

March 2009 News

• Pepper (Khiva’s Hot Stuff) wins Winners Dog and Best of Winners all 3 days at the Louisville, KY shows - gaining 2 more majors and 2 points! 

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie) wins a Group One and runner-up Best in Show at the Mt Elephant & Dist Championship Show!

• Sophia (Bark and Dives Sophia Haj of Khiva) wins a major at the Louisville, KY shows.  The win photos is below:

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins another Best of Breed at the Louisville, KY shows

February 2009 News

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) wins another BEST IN FIELD and is now a Dual Champion!

2008 Highlights

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) is rated as one of the top ten Salukis in the Nation for 2008!

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) wins two BEST IN FIELD awards!

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie) wins a Group One and runner-up Best in Show!  He also won a Group 2 defeating more than 300 hounds! 

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) completes his Senior Courser title!

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) completes her American championship title with another 5 point major and a Best Opposite Sex over specials!

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) wins BEST IN SHOW at the Thronateeska Kennel Club show!  Congratulations Caroline!

• Opal (Ch. Lamaan Iesin of Khiva) completes her American championship title!

• Tuffy (SBIS Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) wins Best of Breed at the ASIA International dog show (with an entry of more than 50 Salukis)!  Congratulations Kumiko! 

• Garth (Ch. Khiva's When Your Hot, Your Hot) completes his American Championship title!

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) completes his junior courser title!

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) won Best Opposite Sex at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show - this was her 3rd weekend out as a special. 

2007 Highlights

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) completed 2007 as one of the nations top-ten Salukis (with selective showing)! 

• Tara (BIS Ch. Khiva's Doukhtar H Rafi) completed 2007 as the Number One Saluki bitch in the Nation for 2007!

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) finished 2007 as a top-ten Saluki in the Nation! 

• We are thrilled to be the only breeder to have 3 Salukis (Tara, Rami and Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva's Prophet of Baha) qualify for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show - in order to qualify, you must be ranked as one of the top 25 Salukis in the Nation or have won a Best in Show.

• Tuffy (SBIS Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) wins a Specialty Best in Show over 54 Salukis. 

• Tara (BIS Ch. Khiva's Doukhtar H Rafi) wins Best of Breed and Best Bred-by at the very prestigious and invitation only AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show!

• Ivory (SBIS Aust. Ch. Lamaan Ifori --- out of Rafi and Millie), wins Best In Show at the Saluki Club of Victoria (Australia).  This was the 30th Anniversary Championship show with an entry of 74 (the largest in Australia for several years)!  

• Ringoji (Ch. Khiva's Ringoji of Batu) completes his American Championship!

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie), completes his Australian title and wins 'Best Intermediate in Group' at 22 months of age!

• Valerie and Mark were married!

• At the biggest dog show in Asia (entry of 3027), Tuffy (Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) won Best of Breed (entry of 62 Salukis) and a Hound Group 2!  Also, Alisya (a sister owned by Yae Kawahara) won Winners Bitch and completed her Japanese Championship! 

• Rami (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) wins another Specialty Best in Show (over 67 Salukis) at the Central Arizona Saluki Association Specialty!

• Sasha (Multi-SBOS Ch. Khiva's Sasha Kishon) wins Winners Bitch (over 28 bitches) at the Central Arizona Saluki Association Specialty to complete her AKC championship!  This was her fourth major! 

• Idris (Aust. Ch. Lamaan Idris --- out of Rafi and Millie), wins a Specialty Best in Show as well as Best Junior in Show and Best Dog!  Below is a photo of Idris and Zoldee (reserve bitch).

• Tara (BIS Ch. Khiva's Doukhtar H Rafi) wins a BEST IN SHOW her first time out as a special!!! 

• Tara (BIS Ch. Khiva's Doukhtar H Rafi) wins a Group One to complete her championship!!! 

• Ivory (Lamaan Ifori --- out of Rafi and Millie), completes her Australian title!

2006 Highlights

• Rami (SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) completed 2006 as one of the nations top-ten Salukis (with selective showing)! 

• Jasper (SBIS Ch. Lamaan Iasbis --- out of Rafi and Millie) completed his Australian title/championship!

• Jasper (SBIS Lamaan Iasbis --- out of Rafi and Millie) won a Specialty Best in Show!

• Bella (Multiple SBIS Ch. Khiva's Batu Bella Khan) won another Specialty Best in Show (from the Veteran class)!

• Rami (SBIS Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) won a Specialty Best in Show!

• Dante (BIS and German Ch. Khiva's Silver Diamond) won a Best In Show!

• Luna (Bark & Dives JP Baha Luna of Khiva, JC  --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) earned her Junior Courser (JC) title!

• Rami (Ch. Khiva's Rami Rasil) completes his American Championship with 4 majors - these included multiple Best of Breed wins, three Group 1s and one Group 4 all from the classes!

• Tuffy (Ch. Bark & Dives JP Tuffy --- out of Rafi and Twiggy) completes his Japanese KC champion!  

2005 Highlights

• Daphne (Ch. Khiva's Midnight Escapade) completed 2005 as one of the top-ten Salukis in the Nation!

• Prophet (Multi-SBIS and BIS Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) is awarded his Junior Oval Racer title

• Magic (Ch. Khiva's Midnight Magic) completes his American Championship!

• Daylan (Ch. Khiva's Daylan A Baha) completes his American Championship!

• Prophet (Ch. Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) completes his American Championship!

• Megan (Ch. Khiva' Moonlight Serenade) completes her American Championship!

• Daphne (Ch. Khiva's Midnight Escapade) wins a hound Specialty Best of Breed!

• Rajaah (Ch. Lorrequer Istari Rajaah --- out of Rafi and Vaya) completes his American Championship!

2004 Highlights

• Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) was awarded the 2004, 2003, and 2002 Number One Saluki Pedigree Award

• Rafi (Multiple BIS and Multiple SBIS Ch. Baklava's Rafi Rasil of Khiva) was ranked as the Number One Saluki 2004, 2003 and 2002

• Prophet (Khiva’s Prophet of Baha CD, FCh, JOR) finished 2004 as a top-ten oval racing dog