Istani
Mrs Claire Kirk-Vickers
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
England
Breeder of:
- Afghan Hound
Owner of:
- American Cocker Spaniel
- Grand Bleu De Gascogne

Ch Istani Major Tom
photo by: Leanne Trethowen
Champion Istani Major Tom

Istani Sergeant Pepper
photo by: Angela Brown
A very young Istani Sergeant Pepper at Crufts after winning the junior dog class.

Our Afghan Family Racing
photo by: Julie Parsons
Our family of afghans having a day out at afghan racing.

Isis doing Agility
photo by: John Mort
Isis (Hakmet Ankh Life Force) doing agility at Ruddington.
Afghan hounds have been part of my life since 1977, primarily as pets first, but over the years my kennels has had success in the show ring, racing and agility.
Currently our kennels we have had 2 champions the first was :-
Ch Istani Good Golly Miss Molly
owned by Yvonne Corden & Mark Crossley
The second is :-
Ch Istani Major Tom
Who is co-owned by myself Mr John Mort, Lucy & Leannah Treathowen
We were very oroud of Leon (Istani Major Tom) who was crowned a champion at Crufts 2014
by breed specialist Mr Chris Amoo taking Best Dog
also at Crufts 2014 our litter mates were 1st 2nd & 3rd in a strong puppy dog class,
1st Istani breaking every code Best Puppy In Breed
2nd Istani Joe Dimagio
3rd Istani Hell Raiser
We are very proud of all the Istani afghans who have either gained their Junior Warrants or Stud Book Numbers over the years.
Also now being show abroad is Istani Your Love Is King at Zharook JW being placed highly even in Veteran now aged 9yrs old owned by Mr & Mrs Latimer (Zharook Afghans)
Our Dogs
- Affyneeta Keepsake at Geordele - Afghan Hound
- Calamus Dirty Dancing at Istani - Afghan Hound
- Geordele Time to Shine at Istani JW - Afghan Hound
- Istani Joe Dimaggio - Afghan Hound
- Molriq Countess Maritiza - Afghan Hound
Current Litters
- 14th May 2025 - Afghan Hound Sire Health Tested
Previous Litters
- 26th October 2023 - Afghan Hound Sire Health Tested
- 17th November 2022 - Afghan Hound Sire Health Tested