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The JAHADI Affix (previously a Prefix) is under the joint ownership
of Lesley-Anne and Dan James.
Attended their first show as Adults in June 1961 showing a 7 month Puppy,
winning Best Puppy and Best of Breed
Since then have owned and exhibited Afghans continuously in every year to
the present day having been active for 47 years.
The JAHADI Affix is one of the oldest of current Kennels that are still in
operation today in UK since 1961.
First Championship judging appointment was in 1977 in the breed. Current
next appointment in UK 2011.
The Kennel was at the forefront of Importing Afghans from other Countries
since 1978 having imported more than any other Kennel in UK.
To date they have imported 7 Afghans from the following Countries, namely
West Germany (2) Ireland (1) France (3) and USA (1)
Produced a Litter with two Imports in 1982 With direct lines going back to
Ch Sirdar of Ghazni on which the entire UK Standard was based
Holds record for Owning and winning Best in Show with an Afghan at 3
consecutive ALL BREED SHOWS in a period of 12 days
Imported the first ever Afghan into UK under the Pets Passport Scheme.
Apart from Afghans, have Owned and Exhibited in other Breeds, namely: Rough
Collies, Greyhounds, Miniature Poodles and Whippets.
Served on the Committee of an ALL Breed Society, then became the Joint
Secretary and Joint Show Manager.
Originators of “The International” here in UK solely for all Overseas
Judges, becoming the largest One day Open Show in the World.
Both were the first Judges to be invited to Judge the Breed in Germany after
the war.
Has officiated as an International Breed Judge on many occasions in;
Belgium, Holland, Eire, West Germany and USA awarding both CACIB, s and CAC,
s
Awarded Green Stars at Breed Shows in Ireland 1995.
Have also received invitations to judge in Australia, Austria, Finland, and
4 again in USA.
Has awarded International Tickets in Both Sexes of the breed.
Officiated at most Major prestige Shows such as Crufts, the Bundeseiger (in
West Germany), UICL show (in Germany) and at National Show week in USA.
Appears on every Breed Club list And Breed Council in UK.
Bred first litter in 1972 and last current Litter was in 2008.
They have exported puppies to Australia, Czech Republic, Poland and Barbados
Throughout this period continued to participate in the breed as a Husband
and Wife partnership, as well as Judging many times together at the same
Show in Opposite rings both in UK and Overseas.
Has owned and shown both sexes. Has owned and exhibited practically all
colours. E.g. Red, Gold, Brindle, Blue, Black, Black and Tan.
Currently have 4 Afghans in their ownership. Has no preference for any one
colour.
Owners of two Dual champions, one Am CH and ENG CH, the other ENG and IR CH.
Owner of two Afghans each attaining Double Junior Warrants.
Won the very first class of the first CH show held by the Western Afghan
Club.
Operates as a Breed Specialist, as Exhibitor, Breeder, Examiner, and
International Judge. In the past has been a Steward as well as a Referee.
PET HATES
Judges who fail to run dogs round in each class at the start.
Judges who fail to properly consider the lower class winners when making
their decision for the ticket.
Judges who are just head or colour conscious.
SEE LESLEY-ANNE JAMES
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