December 2009 AWC News - American Whippet Club

THE WHIPPET NEWS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB
AWC OFFICERS
President.... ............................................Russell McFadden 505-753-6782
Vice President.... ....................................Connie Brunkow 217-431-8972
Treasurer... ............................................ .David Samuelson 651-454-4174
Secretary ..........................................................Cindy Scott 719-594-9974
................................. 3655 Cragwood Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Board of Directors:
Class of 2010: ....... ...Christine Hopperstad, Donna Lynch, Patience
Renzulli, David Samuelson
Class of 2011……….Lisa Costello, Cindy Scott
Class of 2012: …….Connie Brunkow, Russ McFadden, Kay Nierengarten
AKC DELEGATE.… ............................ …..Donna Lynch 508-636-0705
ASFA DELEGATE:…………………………... CJ Foxx 303-424-5144
AWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Archives ......................................................... Bo Bengtson 805-646-3151
Health................. Drs. Connie Austin, Connie Brunkow, Lisa Costello
Futurity .......................................................... Kathy Slater 618-585-4677
Judge’s Education ........................................... Mary Dukes 704-843-7195
Membership .......................................... Kay Nierengarten 218-729-8003
Parade of Honors ............................ Alice VandenBussche 315-945-2672
Performance Events ............................... Dr. Lisa Costello 815-695-1930
ROM Program ............................................ Donna Lynch 508-636-0705
Show ................................................................Cindy Scott 719-594-9974
Top Twenty ............................................ Linda Waggoner 541-347-2171
Versatility ..................................................John Heffernan 413-369-4399
INDEPENDENT WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS:
Whippet Health Foundation ............... Mary Beth Arthur 414-355-4776
Whippet Rescue, WRAP ............. Dr. Barbara Henderson 301-490-6598
DECEMBER 2009
APPLICATIONS FOR AWC MEMBERSHIP
COMMENTS regarding applicants may be sent to—Membership
Chair Kay Nierengarten, 5654 Chalstrom Dr., Saginaw, MN
55779 or emailed to: kay@northwindcatalog.com
WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS:
Georgia Cushman, Tehachapi, California
WELCOME BACK:
Carol Abbott, Aurora, Ohio; Susannah Bacon, Asheville,
North Carolina; Douglas Conrad, Raleigh, North Carolina;
Robert Gunderman, Eugene, Oregon; Marianne Klingkowski,
Cupertino, California; Sharron Lane, Hendersonville, Tennessee; Johnston McLeod, Ayrshire, United Kingdom; Karen
iMlynar, Akron, Ohio; Alyssa Nordstrom, New Norway, Canada; Julia Pieper, Las Cruces, New Mexico
LAST ISSUE, TIME TO RENEW:
Suzi Bender, Jessica Brown, Danielle Dryburgh, Anne Fazio,
John Ross, Pat Shiley, Norman Smith, Fukie Yoshimoto
Applications for AWC membership may be obtained either on request from
Membership Chair Kay Nierengarten, 5654 Chalstrom Dr., Saginaw, MN
55779, or emailed to kay@northwindcatalog.com
AWC website: www.americanwhippetclub.net
Breeder Referrals: Mary Downing whimsywhippets@verizon.net
THE WHIPPET NEWS
Newsletter Editor ...................Christine Hopperstad, 130 34th Ave. E.,
Seattle, WA 98112 phone & fax 206-322-5872, cah@gte.net
Assoc. Editor ……………….Kirsten Hopperstad, khopperstad@msn.com
Assoc. Editor ....................................................Pat Dresser 330-239-1829
Annual Editor ............................ Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Dr.,
Hilliard, OH 43026 614-777-0124 dunberry@sbcglobal.net
One year subscription rate for monthly newsletter & annual:
online only $25.00, print $45; foreign: online only $25, print $60
Advertising (on a space available basis):
Full page, one photo -- $50.00, each additional photo $10.00
Full page, camera ready -- $40.00 (preferably emailed as an attachment,
or printed out on standard paper)
Text only, no photos: Full page -- $35.00, Half page -- $25.00
Photographs should be originals and will be returned.
Pedigrees must be typed in standard pedigree format.
DEADLINE — The first day of the month for that month’s issue.
THE WHIPPET NEWS ANNUAL Current issue: 2008. Back issues
available for 1986-2007 (except 1987 & 1990 through 1992). Cost is
$25.00 each ($30.00 foreign), which includes shipping; all funds must
be U.S. dollars, payable by check or money order to Whippet
Annual. Send to ANNUAL EDITOR Wendy Clark (address above).
The American Whippet Club and The Whippet News assume no responsibility for
statements or claims made in the letters to the editor or advertisements that appear
in its publications.
Dear Readers,
Those of you on the online Whippet lists spent a lot of
time lately reading about Silken Windhounds and where
they stand when it comes to AKC breed recognition. On
the one hand there are many of us who remember when
a certain Whippet fancier in the early 80’s tried to convince the world that he had discovered the “long lost”
longhair gene and had the puppies to prove it. Further
investigation proved him wrong, a Whippet x Sheltie
cross proved to be the actual case. Now we have the
Silken Windhounds that are descended from that cross
and have Borzoi blood besides. They’re attractive and
charming and will probably eventually get their recognition, hopefully when those opposed to them have forgiven them their cross-bred beginnings. — The very Best
of Wishes for everyone for this holiday season!!!
National Show Chair
Cindy Scott 719-594-9974
brookwood22@comcast.net
Eastern Harriett Lee 434-295-4525
hnl4c@virginia.edu
Midwest Pat Richey 330-735-2486
sprichey@yahoo.com
N. Central David Samuelson 651-454-4174
SamuelsonD@aol.com
South Central Nancy Billups 806-381-0601
cloudnine@arn.net
Southern David Howton 770-345-2120
DRWhippet@aol.com
Western Pam Magette, 562-598-8717
pmagette@solariswhippets.com
AWC SHOW CALENDAR
AWC 2010 National Specialty, Tucson
Arizona www.awc2010.com
AWC Support: AWC Support, Friday December 11, 2009 Breed: Anthony "Bud"
Gutilla, Sweeps: Kaleena Lowther at the Medina KC show, IX Center, Cleveland, OH
OTHER WHIPPET EVENTS
SCWA 25th Specialty Saturday, December 12,
2009 at the 125th AKC Eukanuba National Championship Show in Long Beach, California. Superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. Closing Date is
November 11th. All dogs are eligible only this
year for the special celebration show.
Greater San Diego Whippet Ass’n Specialty
and Sweeps with the Inland Empire Hound Show,
Indio, CA, Friday January 8, 2010. Sweeps: Kathy
Thomas (Watch Me), Breed: Donna Lynch
(Hamrya). KC of Palm Springs shows follow on
Saturday and Sunday. Saturday Judge: Paula
Hartinger; Sunday Judge: Charles C. Scott
President’s Message
I want to take a moment to remind everyone to be sure to pay your
dues by January 1, 2010, so that you can vote in the upcoming
election for the Board of Directors Class of 2013. Please, be sure to
get ads to Wendy Clark for the next issue of the Whippet News
Annual if you plan to advertise in that issue. Also, the ballots for the
2011 National judge are due by December 21st if you haven’t yet
returned your ballot. Remember too, that those ballots must be
returned to the accounting firm in envelopes with a return address
that includes each member’s name or include that information on the
ballot itself.
Since this is the last such column for 2009, I would like to use this
space as an opportunity to thank the members of the Board that
have spent many, many hours and expended great amounts of effort
this year in working to ensure the integrity of the AWC and the
Whippet as a breed. I would also like to thank them for the support
they have given me since being elected President in April.
The Holiday Season is officially in full swing. I hope everyone had a
Happy Thanksgiving – for those of you who are not from the US, I
hope you had a very pleasant day on Thursday, November 26th. I
sincerely hope that the rest of this Holiday Season, regardless of
which holiday you celebrate, brings you Peace and Joy and
Happiness and the comfort of family and friends – both two and fourlegged. My best wishes to all of you for a Very Happy and Prosperous
New Year, too.
Until next year – be safe and healthy,
Russell
AWC Board of Directors
President Russ McFadden...505-753-6782 rlmcfadden@valornet.com
Vice President Connie Brunkow...217-431-8972 cbrunkow@dacc.edu
Secretary Cindy Scott…719-594-9974 brookwood22@comcast.net
Treasurer David Samuelson...651-454-4174 samuelsond@aol.com
Board Members:
Lisa Costello...815-695-1930 mtncow@earthlink.net
Christine Hopperstad...206-322-5872 cah@gte.net
Donna Lynch...508-636-0705 ddlhamrya@aol.com
Kay Nierengarten…218-729-8003 kay@northwindcatalog.com
Patience Renzulli...270-575-9753 pcrenzulli@gmail.com
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The Whippe t News  December 2009
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The nominating committee is hard at work putting together a slate for the upcoming Board elections. Those
ballots with biographies will be mailed to the membership
(first class, I promise) In January.
As of November 30, 2009, the American Whippet Club,
Inc. has 341 members declared for the Purina Parent Club
Partnership Program. From January 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009, 99 members have submitted weight circles resulting in a total of $1,733.78 accumulated thus far
for the 2009 Program. Half of the earnings each year are
pre-designated for canine health research and contribute
to supporting Canine Health Foundation grants in which
researchers aim to better understand the genetics behind
many conditions affecting our dogs. In a couple of months
we will receive a check from Purina for the other half of
this amount and it is eligible to provide supplemental funding of canine health research or may be used to fund educational and/or rescue efforts.
In the past we have donated this to several difference
organizations include the Whippet Health Foundation.
Please continue to send in your weight circles, it helps canine health issues as well as our Whippets.
Cindy Scott, AWC Secretary
TUCSON NATIONAL 2010
I went to Tucson in November for several reasons one of
which was to stay at our host hotel to meet with their Marketing Director and take care of some details. Here are my
observations.
First of all, the weather was wonderful and should be in
the 70’s and 80’s in April. There are huge grassy courtyards to walk your dogs or just sit around and visit with
friends. If your room is on the backside of the buildings it’s
a short walk to the grass or there are some gravel areas.
Across from the front of the hotel is an enormous gravel
and dirt area where dogs can also be walked. If anyone
would like to see an aerial view, please e-mail me and I’ll
forward some pictures.
All rooms have a counter with microwaves, refrigerators
and the beds have new pillowtop mattresses. The room
price includes breakfast and cocktails/snacks in the evening, therefore we will not have our traditional hospitality
room. The breakfast bar was great. Hot items, a waffle
maker and all the cold cereals, bagels, sweet rolls etc you
can eat. The bar is huge with lots of tables where you can
eat during the day or evening if you want.
The hotel does not have a full blown restaurant, however we are planning 2 cookouts with Margarita bars and
there will be a kiosk set up on the grass each day for
lunch. I ate there and the menu included a hot dog or
hamburger, salads, soft drink and chips for around $6.50.
There was a WONDERFUL Mexican restaurant about 5
blocks away called El Charro (Good Margaritas too!. I
highly recommend that.
The ballroom is over 10,000 square feet and all the vendors will be in there along with the ring. All the doors in
the ballroom open to the courtyard.
All the applications are in and approved and the premium list will go to the Super the first part of January.
It’s only 4 months away!!
AWC Top Twenty
Listed in alphabetical order
from AKC Breed statistics
January – November 13, 2009
Ch. Ableaim Just Not Anthr Pretty Face SC
Ch. Andauer Porsche Carrera GT
Ch. Arwen’s Main Event At Summit SC
Ch. Dashing The Gentleman Aviator
Ch. Emerald’s Enchanted Brooke
Ch. Kamada’s A Million Dreams
Ch. Kamada’s Instant Millionaire
Ch. Karasar’s Jezebel JC
Ch. Karasar’s Parexcellence
Ch Kimera Karma De Kotan JC
Ch. Moongaze Jomyr Some Splainin Ta Do*
Ch. Snowcap’s Sierra Rose
Ch. Snow Hill Calliope SC
Ch. Snow Hill Onyx At Stoneledge SC
Ch. Sonsteby’s In A Pickle
Ch. Sporting Fields Bahama Sands
Ch. Sporting Fields Tiger Lily
Ch. Starline’s Chanel
Ch. Tattershall Ticket To Fly
Ch. Wasatch Tangerine Dream
Ch. Winway Redford With A Splash
* past winner ineligible
Top Twenty Event
Dear Whippet Fans,
As we plan for next year’s Top 20 Event, I would like to invite you
to donate to the Top Twenty fund. The committee will be compiling a list of donors to be listed in the Event catalog. If you wish to
contribute and have your name listed, send your donation to:
Joe Fazio
825 Ocean Drive SW
Bandon, Oregon 97411
NATIONAL 2012
I know that it sounds like a long time away, but it isn’t
as contracts go. I’m pleased to announce that we have a
signed contract with the Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort in
Huron, Ohio headed up by Judy Lowther. The dates are
Sunday, 4/15/12 thru Saturday 4/21/12. You can view the
resort at http://www.sawmillcreek.com/sawmillphotos.html
More info to come at a later time.
Yvonne McKim is working on the raffle for the Top Twenty Event.
If you have something that you would like to contribute, please
contact Yvonne at:
Yvonne@mckim.org
Cindy
Linda Waggoner, Top Twenty Chair
castlecrest@coosnet.com
Thank you for your support.
AWC WHIPPET NEWS ANNUALS
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You may now purchase current and back issues of the Whippet News Annual by PayPal, as well as by check.
Go to the American Whippet Club home page
under Annual Advertising and Back Issues/Available Copies
of Annuals for Sale
(http://www.americanwhippetclub.net/awcpages/
awcannualbackissues.html)
Thanks to David Howton for doing a beautiful job of setting
up this page.
Wendy Clark, Editor
AWC Whippet News Annual
Interested in judging Sweepstakes
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John Chapa III, CJ Foxx, Carole Greene, Jackie Hubble, Dianna
Johnson, Steven Klein, Joe Light, Pam Lambie, Shannon Lyons,
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AWC 2010 National Specialty
April 17 - April 24, 2010
Tucson, Arizona
December 2009
Our host hotel is the beautiful InnSuites Tucson City Center in Tucson, Arizona. We have a great room rate of $89.00 per night for a Studio Queen (2 beds) or a Studio King (1 bed). The Executive/Family Suites are 2 room suites with a rate of $99.00 for King (1 bed) or Queen (2 beds) and this includes a convertible sofa in the living area. All rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator and the hotel provides a free hot break‐
fast buffet every morning. You must state that you will be attending the American Whippet Club Spe‐
cialty and please let them know if you are coming with dogs or without dogs. Reservations can be made by calling 1‐520‐622‐3000 or on the hotel web site at : http://stmarys.innsuites.com. NOTE: All of the King and Queen Suites are sold out! NO EXPENS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GRASS IN THE COURTYARD AREAS. Donna Lynch is the Chairperson for our Trophies this year. You can contact Donna at 508‐636‐0705 or ddlhamrya@aol.com. We have beautiful Horsehair Pottery from the Navajo Nation for trophies and donations are always appreciated. Check the web site to see pictures of the trophies. The RV Parking, Vendor Application, Catalog Advertising, Catalog Pre‐Order and Logo Shirt forms are available on the web site and they will be included in the next several issues of The Whippet News. All deadlines will be March 1, 2010. Please try to get your forms sent in ASAP. Included in this issue of Whippet News is the information on the Special Dinners and The Wrap‐It‐Up Closing Party. Instead of having a sit down buffet type dinner (which was getting too high in cost), it was decided to have a Cocktail Party instead. I know that everyone wants to get a chance to say their good‐byes and congratulations that night. What better way to circulate than to have a cocktail party. The type of Hors D’oeuvers we will be having are sure to fill you up and we will be having Margarita and Champagne Stations along with the cash bar! If you have any questions, please email Connie or Rhonda. There will be a Race Meet on Saturday, April 17. This meet is sponsored by River City Racing Association and I want to thank Jean Balint for taking care of this. We will be looking for volunteers to help in all areas of the specialty, from the performance events to clean up duties. Please drop us an email if you would like to help for a few hours with one of the many jobs at the National. Please check the website on a regular basis for information. We have been adding to the site as we go along and more will be coming in the future. Official Web Site - WWW.AWC2010.COM
Email: AWC2010@gmail.com
Rhonda Gifford 2010 National Show Chair (602) 459‐9032 4
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Connie Boulton 2010 National Show Co‐Chair (520) 241‐0354 Dear Vendor: The American Whippet Club is hosting its 24th National Specialty at the Inn Suites Hotel in Tucson, AZ. National activities begin at the hotel on Monday, April 19, 2010 and run through Saturday, April 24, 2010 culminating with our Best of Breed Competition. The vendors will be set up in the ballroom. We should have enough space for all vendors but we will have overflow space available in the Lobby area. The hotel will be available to you starting at 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 18th with set up until 9:00 pm and may continue on Monday but must be completed by 5:00 pm. Booth removal and clean up of your area must be completed within four hours following the conclusion of judging on Saturday, April 24th. All trash is to be placed in proper receptacles. Vendors should be aware that the ballroom will be locked up at night but please do NOT leave items out on your tables. Cost is $175.00 for a 10’ space, which includes one 6’ table, tablecloth and skirting and two chairs. Payment must accompany your application form. Applications must be received by February 1, 2010. Space assignment is on a first come, first served basis. Maximum footage allowed per vendor will be 20 feet. Booths can be no more than 6 feet deep, including the table. Nothing may touch, lean or be attached to the walls. The cost for space is a flat fee for the entire week, no pro‐rations. Electrical hook‐ups will be available on a limited basis at no charge. Booth spaces will be assigned by the Vendor Chair. All unloading, set up, tear down and clean up is the responsibility of the vendor. The club, hotel or vendor chair are not responsible for assisting in these functions. The club, its agents, show committee, and members assume no responsibility for any loss, damage to property, or theft. Full payment is required when the form is returned. No applications for space will be considered unless accompanied by payment in full. All returned checks will cancel booth space and will jeopardize future booth space. Requirements as outlined in this letter shall be considered a part of the contract for vendor space. If you need to ship packages to the hotel, please call the hotel and let them know that you are sending boxes for the AWC 2010 and address them to: (Your Name) c/o American Whippet Club InnSuites Hotel Tucson City Center 475 N Granada Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85701 There will be no charge for storage/handling if packages do not arrive before April 11, 2010. If they arrive before this date, you will be charged for storage and this could results in your boxes being refused by the hotel. The Whippet News  December 2009
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VENDOR APPLICATION THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB 2010 NATIONAL SPECIALTY April 19 – April 24, 2010 Name______________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________ City______________________________State___________Zip________________ Phone______________________________Cell phone_______________________ E‐mail _____________________________________________________________ Type of Merchandise_________________________________________________ Number of spaces: _________ 1 space = $175.00 ________ 2 spaces = $350.00 Electricity Needed Yes_____ No______ If yes, please explain what you need electric power for: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Date and time arriving to set up_________________________________________ By my signature, I agree to all rules and regulations set forth by The American Whippet Club for this event. ___________________________________________________________________ Send completed application with a check for $175.00 for each space requested made payable to The American Whippet Club 2010 and mail to: Crystal McNulty, Vendor Chair 514 E. Hicks Hollow Road Chillicothe, IL 61523 hycks1@gmail.com 6
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The Whippe t News  December 2009
2010 National Specialty Catalog
Pre-Order
The 24th Annual Specialty Catalogs will be spiral
bound with indexed sections. Catalogs will be
available one-half hour before Obedience
judging on Monday, April 19, 2010. Pre-Order
catalogs will be $20.00. Shipping will be an
additional $7.50. At the show, catalogs will be $25.00 and quantity will be
limited.
Pre-Orders must be received by March 1, 2010.
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:__________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________E-mail address:_______________________
(Check One)
Show Pickup___________
Please Ship_____________
Qty: __________________
Total: $________________
Make checks payable to “AWC” and mail to:
Connie Boulton
11470 E. Escalante Road
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 241-0354
Oohlalaboulton@q.com
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2010 AWC National Specialty Catalog Advertising
The ads for t he National Specialty catalog with be a finished size of 4.5 ” x 7. 5”. The cost will be $60.00 per page
with one photo. Additional photos will be $10.00 per photo. All photos must be identified on the back – DO NOT use
ball point pen. Type or print all information clearly on a sheet of paper that you wish to have in your ad. Please use
high quality photos; these will be scanned before sending on to the Superintendent. Photos printed on plain paper
will not be accepted. NO ads will be accepted without payment in full.
Make all checks payable to the American Whippet Club.
Please include a stamped, self addressed envelope if you would like your photo returned.
Catalog Advertising
Name_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone/Email______________________________________________________________________________
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Breeders Directory
We will also offer a Breeder’s Directory that will appear in the catalog. The listing fee is $15.00. No photos or logos.
Kennel Name_________________________________________________________________________________
Owner’s Name________________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone/Email______________________________________________________________________________
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please send ads, payment and any special instructions to:
Rhonda Gifford
AWC 2010 Catalog Advertising
P.O. Box 1464
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Contact Information
Phone: (602) 459-9032
awc2010@gmail.com
DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING IS MARCH 1, 2010
ADS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE RETURNED
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The Whippe t News  December 2009
2010 National Specialty
Special Dinners and
Wrap-It-Up Closing Party
Tuesday, April 20, 2010–Cowboy Cook-Out- Tossed garden greens with Ranch dressing, 10 oz. New
York Steak with Herb Butter, Marinated and Grilled Chicken Breast, Baked Potatoes, Corn on the
Cob, Baked Beans, Rolls and Cornbread Muffins, Warm Cherry Cobbler and Apple Pie. CASH BAR
Thursday, April 22, 2010-Mexican Fiesta- Ensalada Verde, Tomatoe, Cucumber and Cilantro salad,
Cheese Enchiladas, Fajita Bar, Sliced Marinated Steak and Chicken Breast with Pepper and Onions,
Flour tortillas and all the condiments, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans, Crispitos and Churros. CASH
BAR
Saturday, April 24, 2010- Wrap-It-Up Closing Party-Instead of a buffet-type dinner, we will be
having Hors D’oeuvres (hot and cold) along with fruits, cheeses, veggies, dips, desserts, Margarita
and Champagne Stations. CASH BAR
Please Note: There are no refunds or cancellations after March 1, 2010. If you find that you cannot
attend after this deadline, please find someone to take your spot. No reservations without
payment in full.
Total Number of Cowboy Cook-Out ONLY_____________ @ $25.00 each = $___________________Total
Total Number of Mexican Fiesta ONLY__________________ @ $25.00 each = $__________________Total
Total Number of Wrap It Up Party ONLY _______________ @ $25.00 each = $___________________Total
Meal Package
Cowboy Cook-Out, Mexican Fiesta and Wrap-It-Up Party
Total Number of Package Dinner ___________________ @ $70.00 each = $_____________________Total
DEADLINE FOR DINNERS IS MARCH 1, 2010
Make Checks Payable to AWC and Mail to:
Connie Boulton
11470 E. Escalante Road
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 241-0354
Oohlalaboulton@q.com
NAME__________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP__________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE________________________________________ E-mail__________________________________________
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The 2010 AWC National Specialty
ecialty Logo Shirts
All of the shirts are embroidered designs; full color on upper
left front of all shirts. Payment in full must be received by
March 1, 2010. Shipping is available for those who will not
be at the show. A very limited number of items will be for
sale at the National. No returns or exchanges.
T-Shirts: Hanes Beefy-T 6.1 oz. 100% Ring Spun Cotton
Colors: White, Ash, Black, Daffodil Yellow, Lavender, Stonewashed Blue
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Price: $20.00
Long Sleeve T-Shirts: Hanes Beefy-T 6.1 oz; 100% Ring Spun Cotton
Colors: White, Black, Dark Chocolate
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Price: $23.00
Sweatshirts:-Hanes Ultimate Cotton; 90% cotton/10% poly
Colors: White, Black, Charcoal Heather, Deep Forest
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Price: $30.00
Polo Shirts: PA Silk Touch Sport Shirt; 65/35 Poly/Cotton pique
Colors: White, Light Stone, Hibiscus, Lime, Tropical Pink, Ultramarine Blue, Black
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Price: $25.00
Ladies L500, Mens K500 - Please list this number when ordering
ITEM
QTY
COLOR
SIZE
PRICE
Shipping Charge
Total Amount Enclosed
Show Pickup____________________
TOTAL
$
$
Please Ship____________________ (Check One)
Shipping – Items will be shipped USPS Priority Flat Rate Box
1-2 tee/polo shirts or 1 sweatshirt -- $9.85
2-4 tee/polo shirts or 2 sweatshirts-- $13.50
Over these quantities-please inquire before sending order
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________E-mail address: ______________________________________________
Make checks payable to “AWC” and mail to:
Connie Boulton
11470 E. Escalante Road
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 241-0354
Oohlalaboulton@q.com
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The Whippe t News  December 2009
American Whippet Club 24th National Specialty April 18 – April 24, 2010 Tucson, AZ RV PARKING RESERVATION FORM Name __________________________________________________ Phone #________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________ E‐mail _____________________________________ License. Plate #_______________________________ Type of unit ____ Motor home _____ Trailer Length of Unit __________ Tow vehicle ___ Yes ___ No Slide outs ____ Yes _____ No If yes: _____ Drivers side _____ Passengers side *Note: Units may not exceed 45’ in length. Towed/ towing vehicles must be unhitched & parked in designated area. Date of arrival ____________________________ Please park with*__________________________________ *We will make every effort to accommodate your request; however we cannot guarantee it. All parking spaces will be assigned. Units must be parked as directed by the RV Chairperson. No electrical hookups available. No generators may be used without exhaust diversion extension directing exhaust away from your neighbor. Generators can not be used between the hours of 12 midnight and 6:00 am. Parking is on a gravel lot in front of the hotel. Absolutely no fires or grills will be allowed. Fee: $175.00 covers all or part of the week – no pro‐rations. No reservations will be accepted unless accompanied by full payment. Requirements as outlined in this letter shall be considered a part of the contract for RV Parking space. Applications must be received by February 1, 2010. Number of spaces___________________________________ @ $175.00 each Total_____________ Amount enclosed with this application $____________________________________ Return form with check made payable to American Whippet Club 2010 and mail to: Dianne Bowen‐RV Parking Chairperson 470 Oxford Street Chula Vista, CA 91911‐2807 619‐427‐2982 oxfordwip@sbcglobal.net The Whippet News  December 2009
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PARADE OF HONORS
DEADLINE March 1, 2010 • ENTRY FEE IS $50.00
Please submit your information as soon as possible
Eligibility rules are as follows:
1. BOB or BOS at any AWC Specialty
2. BOB at any Specialty in the US
3. BIS at a Hound Group show
4. AKC All Breed BIS Winner
5. AKC Champion and any one of the following: ORC, SORC, RCH, SRCH, WRCH, WRCHX, ARX, SRA
6. AKC Dual Champion (Breed & Field Championships)
7. AKC Champion & LCM or LCX
8. AKC Obedience Trial Champion (OTCh)
9. AKC Champion & CDX ,UD UDX
10. High in Obedience Trial at any AKC All Breed Show or AWC National Specialty
11. AKC Champion & TDX or VST (Variable Surface Tracking) (new)
12. AKC Champion & MX or AX (Master Agility Excellence or Agility Excellent)
13. AKC Champion & FMCh. or FGDCh. (Flyball Master Champion, Flyball Grand Champion)
14. Whippet ranked #1 by a nationally recognized system
15. AWC ROMX
Please circle the specific accomplishments above
that entitle this Whippet to participate in the Parade.
Entrants will receive:
1. Half page catalog ad
2. Exhibition in Parade
3. Giant Commemorative Rosette
4. Inclusion of Photo in the AWC Library
Name of Whippet: __________________________________________________
Birth date: _______________________________________________________
Sire: ____________________________________________________________
Dam: ____________________________________________________________
Breeder(s) _______________________________________________________
Owner(s) ________________________________________________________
Telephone number: [____]___________________ e-mail __________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________
Please submit with your entry: 50 words of copy on another sheet, a 4-generation pedigree and a photo (which will remain in the
Parade Library after use in the catalog), and $50.00 entry check payable to AWC to:
Alice VandenBussche
12591 Old Rte. 31, Savannah, NY 13146
315-945-2672 evenings • E-mail alicevand@usa.net
NOTE: Entries received on or before March 01,2010 will be confirmed either by e-mail or regular mail. Entries received after March 01, 2010 will be
returned.
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The Whippe t News  December 2009
Annie
May 28, 1996 – November 4, 2009
Annie was with us for nearly 13 1/2 years — the most easy-
who have sired of a lot of champions in the US, Canada
going, sweetest Whippet ever. Her place will never be filled.
and Japan. Her second litter (b. 2000 by A.I. from Ch.
She was an ugly duckling from the much anticipated litter
by Reign out of Betsy and stayed with us only because
everyone wanted the others — all of whom became
champions (except a Beverly Hills pet, who could have
finished if given the chance).
Bohem Flight Time in Finland) included only four dogs, of
which three finished (the fourth won a specialty puppy class
but was not shown again): Ch.’s Bohem Time Flies and Just
in Time are both successful sires. Her third litter (b. 2002
by Ch. Chelsea Long Kiss Goodnight) was again a big one,
with four finishing in the ring and one in the field: the sisters
We showed Annie “for fun” and took 2nd place to her
Ch.’s Bohem C’est La Vie, Belle du Jour and Ooh-La-La are
gorgeous sister Winona (SBIS Ch. Bohem Age of Innocence).
best known.
At 12 months she won a 4-pt. major and beat a bunch of
specials under Don Sturz, and although we continued to
focus on Winona (I showed her to a half dozen group wins
in 1998), Annie won more points and finished the day after
the National Specialty in 1998.
With 15 champions to her credit, 7 of which won BIS and/
or SBIS, we feel Annie contributed to the breed. At home
she was dominated for most of her life by her super-bitch
mom, Betsy, but she never learned to be a “bitch” herself...
She never met a dog, person or foodbowl she didn’t like,
I always thought Annie was more a house pet than a show
and she was never sick a day in her life until an attack of
dog, but after her first litter we took her out a few times,
geriatric vestibular disease a year ago.
and she kept winning BOB over top specials, back-to-back
Breeds and a Group placement in Lompoc, BOB and Group
2nd at Long Beach when that was a big deal, etc... so I had
to admit that yes, she was a good show dog!
Her litter sister Int. & World Ch. Bohem Adam’s Rib, dam
of many champions and BIS winners in Europe, died a few
weeks before Annie. All the others we are in touch with are
still doing well: SBIS & World Ch. Bohem Age of Innocence,
She was never campaigned and shown mostly at specialties
Ch. Bohem Accidental Tourist, Ch. Bohem American Gigolo
but ended up one of the most popular Bohem show dogs
in Holland, Ch. Bohem American Graffiti and Ch. Bohem
ever, with SBIS and more Awards of Merit to her credit than
Arsenic & Old Lace (who moved to Sweden in her old age).
most, including three at the AWC National Specialty.
Thanks for all the kind words about Annie. I am not really
Annie had three litters and was a wonderful mom. In her
able to talk about her still, but I’m so grateful to have her
first litter (b. 1998 by Ch. Chelsea Gold Rush of Keynote)
two young grandddaughters, Dazzle and Izzy.
seven became champions, including the SBIS brothers Ch.’s
Bohem Circus Runaway, Circus Pony and Three Ring Circus,
Annie with granddaughters Dazzle (left) and Izzy (right) in October 2009
– Bo Bengtson
Annie at the National Specialty in 2003
SBIS Ch. Bohem All About Eve, ROMX
(SBIS Ch. Starline’s Reign On, ROMX x BIS Ch. Bohem Of Thee I Sing, ROMX)
Annie with grandson Ch. Bohem Bon Vivant in 2006
Annie at Lompoc in 1999
Izzy
Ch. Charlamar Sashays In White Linen
(Ch. Bohem Just In Time, CR x Ch. Oxford’s Kamio Hope and Glory)
Owner & handler: Bo Bengtson
Co-owner & breeder: Charlotte Lee
Co-breeder: Dianne Bowen
Izzy finished at 15 months, defeating a dozen specials on the way to
her title. First weekend out as a special she won back-to-back Breeds
and a Group 3rd. Next time shown she won BOB and Group 1st under
judge Mrs. Mary Ann Alston.
We’re thrilled to get such positive response to Izzy from breeders
and judges alike. She’s a complete sweetheart and we look forward
to showing her under breed specialists in 2010!
WRAP Report: Lost Whippets
By Ruth Beall
It starts out with a phone call, your friend in tears: “My Whippet got loose! I’ve looked all over and can’t find her. What am I
going to do?”
“Lost Whippet” took on a whole new meaning with the highlypublicized loss of Ch. Bohem C’est La Vie (Vivi), a beautiful show
dog with a promising career, at JFK Airport in New York in February 2005 after the Westminster Dog Show. Volunteers turned out
to search for her, and it seemed the whole world checked in daily
to read updates on the heart-wrenching search for this little Whippet girl, who has never been found. Vivi’s story turned public
awareness to the plight of the lost dog, the anxiety that the
owner goes through, and raised many more questions than could
be answered about how a dog could survive through harsh
weather, or whether the dog would ‘go wild’ after a period of time
being loose.
Of all the things to come from the saga of Vivi, there is at least
one positive outcome—more resources are available to distraught
owners now, to guide them in their search. There are many websites devoted to giving advice on what to do—how to search for a
lost dog, where to post information, and how to catch the dog.
Even more are available to post notices about the lost dogs.
As webmaster for Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP), I
started receiving requests in 2007 to post notices for lost Whippets, and the ‘Lost Whippets’ page (http://www.whippetrescue.com/lost_whippets.html) evolved from there. In addition
to lost Whippet postings, there are links to websites with information on how to search for a lost Whippet . We also have a ‘Found
Whippets’ page (http://www.whippet-rescue.com/
found_whippets.html), where owners and breeders can look to
see if any of the Found Whippets might be their Lost Whippet.
The most heart-warming story of all may be that of Casey, a 7year-old Whippet who was lost in October, 2007. For 18 months,
he remained on the WRAP ‘Lost Whippets’ page, with no updates.
In March 2009, we received word that, after 18 months, Casey
was found! I still cry for Casey and his family when I read his
story. His face stole my heart the first time I saw his photo, and
I’ve never been able to forget him.
Every posting has a story to tell. So far during 2009 alone, we
have received word of 32 lost Whippets—almost three per month.
Of those, 18, joyfully, were returned safely home; two, sadly,
were found dead; and 12 are still missing, offering no closure to
their owners. These numbers are just from the Whippets that
came to our attention in WRAP and were posted on the ‘Lost
Whippets’ page. There likely were others that we never heard
about.
Not all of the postings we have had since 2007 tell how the dog
was lost, but some do:
*3 were startled by loud noises on July 4 or another holiday and
bolted/got loose.
*1 was startled by a loud noise and bolted
*8 got loose from new owners or foster homes
*3 were in new/unfamiliar surroundings and got loose
*2 chased other animals and never returned
*5 got loose while in the care of others
*3 slipped their collars while walking on leash
*2 jumped the fence
*1 was stolen from the yard
*1 was attacked by other dogs and got loose
*4 got loose from the yard.
While those of us who are far removed from the area may
feel helpless to do anything but offer advice and encouragement to the owners of the lost dogs, there is one thing we all
can do. We can do our best to try to prevent the loss of our
own or others’ beloved pets in the future. Not every loss can
be anticipated or prevented, but many could be, with greater
awareness and planning. We offer some suggestions for
keeping your Whippets safe:
When traveling, take extra care to make sure
dogs are walked in as quiet a place as possible, ensure collars are securely fitted, and
hold onto leashes securely while walking.
If you have a dog that is easily startled or
scared and must walk the dog on leash,
consider using a harness instead of, or in
addition to, a collar.
At home, walk the fence-line frequently to ensure there are no gaps or holes in the fence
or signs of digging under the fence. Do not
leave dogs outdoors unattended if the area
where they go is out of your sight, especially at night.
If you have a fence-jumper, do not leave the
dog unattended or off-leash.
Never leave new dogs unattended outdoors,
even within a fenced area.
Until a new dog is accustomed to the family and
its new surroundings, consider exiting
through the garage door, if you have one,
when leaving the home, so that if the dog
squeezes past you to get out the door, he/
she is still safely contained within the garage, where you can catch/get the dog
back into the house. If you don’t have a
garage attached to the house, consider
putting an x-pen around the entrance to
the house so the dog cannot get out while
you are leaving the house or letting visitors
into the house.
For information on how you can adopt a Whippet in the
Rescue program, please visit the WRAP website at
www.whippet-rescue.com, where you will find a list of Whippets who need homes. If you cannot adopt, please consider
making a donation to WRAP. Donations can be mailed to
WRAP Treasurer Jean Schroeder at 17502 S. 750 W. Wanatah, IN 46390.
Casey
(Am/Aus Ch. Byerley Savile Row, ROMX x Dual Ch. Merci Isle Velvet Hammer, ROM)
Dual Ch. Merci Isle Touch Gold finishes with two 5-point majors
under Anne Billups and English breeder judge Robert Newsham.
Merlin is yet another of the successful dual purpose combination of
Ch. Byerley Savile Row, ROMX and Dual Ch. Merci Isle Velvet Hammer, ROM.
He was shown to his first and last points by his friend, and mine, Cathy Peters.
B r e e d e r /O w n e r s:
CO Owner:
Iva and Jeffrey Kimmelman – Stow, MA
Catherine Peters – Woodstock, VT
w w w. m e r c i i s l e .c o m
(Ch. Winsmore Maverick Cowboy Up! x Plumcreek Hollowell Across The Moon)
He is Dual Ch. Tangens The Maverick Cosmonaut,
and finished under John Shelton with his third 5-point major.
O w n e r s:
Jeffrey and Iva Kimmelman – Stow, MA
B r e e d e r s:
Eva Engvall and Rachel Amado
w w w. m e r c i i s l e .c o m
Harry and Erin proudly announce their litter of 6 girls and 5 boys!
SBIS/BIS Ch. Sporting Fields Rock On
Ch. Sporting Field’s Hot Topic
Ch
. Sporting Fields Priceless
Sire: SBIS Ch. Snow Hill Hot Stuff - Harry
SBIS/BIS Ch. Red Cloud Quintessence, JC, ROMX
Ch. Snow Hill Mind, Body and Soul, JC, ROM qualified
Ch. Summit N Snow Hill Shared Gold, SC, ROM
SBIS Ch. Chelsea Gold Rush of Keynote, FCH, ROMX
Ch. Bohem Three Ring Circus
Ch. Bohem All About Eve, ROMX
Dam: Ch. Arwen Glitter Fantasy - Erin
SBIS/BIS Ch. Chelsea Long Kiss Good Night, SC, ROMX
Ch. Chelsea Supernatural Odyssey, JC, ROM qualified
Ch. Chelsea Oxford Sunday Silence, JC, ROMX
Both Harry and Erin are CERF and BAER clear and OFA cardiac normal.
This litter is futurity nominated for the 2010 AWC National. For info contact:
Lisande Donohoe - arwenwhippets@yahoo.com or 907-929-0765 - www.arwenwhippets.net
Debi Adams- jadeda@aol.com or 503-620-3595 - www.jadewhippets.com
Oxford Sunbeam
SleepleSS
in Seattle
“Meg”
“She iS on the move”
North Central – Major Reserve – Iva Kimmelman
Pleasanton – Major Reserve – Julie Holm
Major Reserve – Dana Cline
Best Puppy in Specialty
Ow n e r s
David & Georgia Cushman
Dianne Bowen
Lori Lawrence
Br e e de r s
Dianne Bowen
Dani Jacobsen
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We were a team from the beginning to the quiet, peaceful end.
What an incredible ride it was…..I am honored to have shared it.
How I will miss you………….
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National Select, High in Trial, AWC Triathlon Champion, Multiple Best in Field
Ch. Fantasy’s Divine Decadence,
CD, LCM2, NA, NAJ, RA, SC, CGC, CAVX
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Multiple AKC and ASFA Best in Field winner
1998 Select award AWC San Diego National
2000 Flight winner at the International Invitational
2002 AWC High in Trial
2002 AWC Triathlon Champion
2x AWC National High in Trial Non-regular classes
2003 Best Veteran WRA National fun match
2005 AOM Southern California Specialty
2005 BOS South Central specialty
2005 Junior Veterans class winner AWC national
2006 Retired the Jersey Rag Racers trophy
2006 Best Veteran WRA National fun match
2006 Legends Race Winner at WRA National
Mango !
(Ch. Euphrates de Sud x Ch. Wheatland Delta Dawn, SC)
Wildhare Good Ride Cowboy
Mango is pictured winning a specialty major at the Greater Chicago Whippet Club Specialty
under Saluki breeder-judge Linda Scanlon.
He is Mr. Personality in a curvy, elegant body with nice, open sidegait.
This is Mango’s second major!
Owner:
Dr. Lisa M. Costello
mtncow@earthlink.net
Breeders:
Paula and Dwight Caffee; Wildhare
National Select,
High in Trial,
Multiple Best
in Field, AWC
Triathlon
Champion
Ch. Fantasy’s
Divine Decadence
CD, LCMII, NA, NAJ, RA, SC, CGC, CAVX
“Wyatt”
9/2/95 - 11/18/09
I was with Lisa the day she picked up Wyatt
in New Mexico and he rode home in my lap.
What a good puppy he was and I’ve had a love
affair with him ever since. He started out as Fat
Paulie Villano because Lisa couldn’t decide on
what to call him.
Wyatt suited him just fine and he was always
Wy-Wy to me. Even after not seeing me for
a year, he always remembered me.
I’m going to miss his “quiet woo-woo” and
watching him coursing a big field but I know
he’s chasing bunnies in heaven with Eliot,
Dizzy, Dugan, Dutch and Tabor with a big
grin on his face.
I loved you too Wy-Wy,
Cindy
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Ch Reedsdream’s Tour de Force, SC
(DC Chelsea Made You Look of Sage, SC
x Reedsdream’s Rendezvous)
RED,
WHITE
AND
TRUE !
“Tristan” has yet again done us proud. Multiple Specialty BOS
wins, multiple BOB wins, and pointed on the coursing field.
Now sire of an outstanding litter by Ch Kentruth Ardbeg
Provenance, SC. Look for Tristan on the field with “Mojo” and
“Helga” following in his footsteps soon!
Windchase Sighthounds
864~506~5794
Katrina Starwyck
Paul Whiteley
Even though it was dark and scary, we knew there would be treats that night,
(there always are on Halloween) – and sure enough, we were right!!
New ChampioN
Snowcap’s patent Leather
Our thanks to breeder/judge Connie Alexander
and to our fearless wonderful handler Chris Jones.
Owner: Harriet Vincent COTTONWOOD
Co-owner: Dianne Reimer SNOWCAP
Start the New Year Right!
Greater San Diego Whippet Association
Unbenched Designated Specialty Show and Sweepstakes
within the Inland Empire Hound Club of So. California
Friday January 8, 2010
Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, California
Three MAJORS in three days are anticipated along with the
Kennel Club of Palm Springs Shows on Saturday and Sunday
GSDWA Specialty Judge: Donna Lynch, Westport, MA
(HAMRYA)
Sweepstakes Judge: Kathy Thomas, Las Vegas, NV
(WATCH ME)
Both are well-respected Whippet Breeders
Saturday Whippet Judge: Ms. Paula Hartinger
Sunday Whippet Judge: Mr. Charles C. Scott
Superintendents: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows
Show closing date is Noon (PST) Wednesday, December23, 2009
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The Whippe t News  December 2009
Dear AWC Member,
As some of you know, The International Silken
Windhound Society applied to the American Kennel Club
for acceptance as a new breed. We, the Board of Directors of the AWC, sent the following letter to AKC vigorously protesting the Borzoi/Whippet cross.
Last week an AKC committee met and turned down
the application. The basis of the denial was twofold: it
being a mixed breed, of course most breeds can trace
their origins to other breeds, and that is has only been
being bred since 1985.
Following is the letter that was sent from the AWC
Board of Directors to the AKC:
We, the American Whippet Club (AWC) Board of Directors, are writing to the AKC in vigorous objection to
the recognition of the Silken Windhound (SW) into the
Foundation Stock Service program or any other pathway
within AKC that could lead to full registration eligibility.
The cross breeding of Whippets and Borzoi and the
inclusion of the "Longhaired Whippet" (Whippet x Borzoi
x Sheltie mix) from Walter Wheeler's Windsprite Kennel
in order to create a new breed (SW) in the late 1980's
goes against the tenets of AKC’s Mission Statement:
"The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding
the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded
in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the
rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog
ownership".
Since the first use of the term Cockapoo in the 1950’s
to the 1970’s development of a Maltese/Shih Tzu cross
now called a Kyi-Leo, the canine world has been beset
by hybrids that are created for limited reasons. Recently these mixes have come under the profitable term "Designer Breeds" and have replaced purebreds in popularity in puppy mill retail outlets. Breed
parent clubs are continuously bombarded with color,
coat, or size issues when fanciers seek to establish the
rare as commonplace. Some occurrences of breed disqualification have been around almost as long as the
breed, yet in spite of the common mission of standardoriented fanciers, formation of renegade clubs and acceptance by many of the rare, non-AKC or worldwide
registries has occurred. Thankfully the AKC has not recognized such anomalies as the White German Shepherd,
Doberman, Boxer or Schnauzer, the Long Haired Whippet or several other mutations of breed standards not
recognized by parent clubs.
The AWC is aware that the International Silken Windhound Society (ISWS) has applied for inclusion into the
AKC FSS program. We fail to see how this hybrid complies with the following two rules defining a "rare
breed":
A). The FSS is not open to "rare" breeds that are a
variation of an AKC-registerable breed or the result of a
combination of two AKC-recognized breeds. (Note: The
SW is a combination of Borzoi, Whippet and Shetland
Sheepdog).
B). Applicant breeds must provide a written breed
history documenting the distinct breed over a period of
many decades. (Note: Since the studbook for the
ISWS closed in 2000, they have not been in existence
as a breed for a single decade, let alone many. If accepted at this time, it would be possible to have an F2
or F3 generation [3rd generation from the mix of two
distinct breeds] considered as a true purebred. How
many purebred breeders have that much consistency in
their own breeding programs using ONE breed? Most
bovine genetic recovery programs do not accept breeding stock as purebred until the 7th generation or later
after the introduction of a different breed for genetic
enhancement. This should be no different in dogs.)
As an example, the Black Russian Terrier began its
journey as a breed in 1930, over 70 years ago. The
breed was created by the selective interbreeding of
Rottweilers, Giant Schnauzers and Airedale Terriers, by
the Russian Military. The intent was to develop a native
breed that would fulfill the need for a large, working
terrier, suitable for a number of tasks, while being able
to endure the harshness of the Russian winter. In
1956, this culminated in the establishment of foundation stock that bred true at Red Star Kennel, the state
operated organization chartered to provide working
dogs for the armed services . The Black Russian Terrier
was recognized by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture
in May of 1981, internationally by the FCI in May of
1984, and by AKC in 2004. This history shows a distinct
purpose for the original cross breeding, followed by
decades of breeding true prior to recognition.
In contrast, the ISWS standard cites no actual purpose for the breed other than wanting a medium sized
sighthound with long coat. This is taken from the ISWS
website:
"The Silken Windhound, a recently developed rare
breed, is the result of a long-awaited dream to fill the
niche in the Sighthound breeds with a smaller, longhaired hound. In appearance, the Silkens pay tribute
to those champion foundation dogs from the breeds
from which they evolved, yet they are unique among
the Sighthound breeds. They are purebred dogs with
an Official Breed Standard that outlines the "ideal"
dog."
The only mention of hunting or function comes under
the Temperament section of the standard:
TEMPERAMENT: The Silken Windhound is an intelligent hound of balanced character. While this breed
exhibits strong prey drive in the field, they are gentle,
affectionate, devoted companion animals in the home.
An unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness, or
any sign of hostility towards people or dogs, should be
penalized."
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ance of the SW pays tribute to the Whippet or Borzoi
but also objects to them being called a rare breed or
a purebred with less than 10 years of carefully documented history following studbook closure. There is
no mention of what type of prey this rare breed is
supposed to hunt or any documentation of it hunting
at all. What, then, is the true purpose of the SW? To
provide people with a smaller, haired sighthound? As
the parent club of the Whippet, bred to have a specific function, we do not consider this a "function" at
all.
In 1983 the AKC took action to eliminate Walter
Wheeler’s dogs (source of the Longhaired mixes)
from the stud book and cancel litter registrations after the AWC reported that some of the dogs registered by Wheeler were indeed mixed breeds being
paraded as the long lost coated anomaly in Whippets
(no such gene or variation exists). Despite the fact
that the originator of the SW, Francie Stull, has publicly divorced herself from the hybrids called Longhaired Whippets, there are numerous pedigrees on
the ISWS website that include the title of "Longhaired Whippet Champion" (LH Ch). If the breed’s
founder does not recognize the Longhaired Whippet,
then why does this false title remain on the pedigrees?
Recently the American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) Board of Directors took it upon themselves to recognize the ISWS registry and allow the
SW into their Limited Stake, the first step toward full
breed recognition within their coursing program.
This came after an original outcry against such a decision from ASFA member clubs and in spite of a
soundly defeated motion in early 2009. The AWC
strongly objected to the ASFA inclusion of the SW as
it is not recognized as a breed by any major international kennel club. As a result of this decision, Whippet entries at ASFA trials have dropped, some trials
have been cancelled and the AWC national specialty
coursing trial in 2010 has changed to include only an
AKC trial. The likely financial motivation behind the
acceptance of the SW has been offset by the drop in
Whippet entries and is likely to cause a net loss overall in entry fees and a reduction in Whippets running
under the ASFA umbrella.
It is our fear that recognizing the SW will set a
dangerous precedent to allow other designer breeds
with limited history and little to no stated or documented function to apply for recognition and acceptance within the purebred program of the American
Kennel Club. It is our hope that the AKC will not accept this variation as a breed.
Thank you for your attention regarding this serious
matter.
The American Whippet Club Board of Directors
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The Whippe t News  December 2009
How to Write a Whippet Book… Part 2 (update)
As soon as you complain that nothing is happening
it’s a sure bet things will start to move… I had hardly
sent off the “How to Write A Whippet Book” saga to
Christine for the last issue of Whippet News before the
publisher wrote saying it was time for proof-reading.
This means that for the last month I have re-read
every word I wrote several months ago, making corrections, updating old records (much of the book was written in 2008) and answering their questions and requests for clarification.
Poor Lisa Costello got roped in to help with a lot of
queries in the “Multi-Purpose” chapter. This overview of
all the activities you can get involved in with Whippets
outside of the show ring will be more complete than
anyone’s ever seen before, and that’s thanks to Lisa.
The field activities in particular are incredibly complex,
so many active organizations who all have their own
activities, titles and awards, and both Lisa and I are
very conscious of how important it is to get it all right.
(All those abbreviated titles can drive a publisher nuts:
I still don’t know how they will deal with that and can’t
promise that they will agree to include all of them.)
The good news is that they have apparently not cut
the text, in spite of the fact that the manuscript was
about twice as long as specified in the contract. The
bad news is that they haven’t even started on the photographs yet… so thanks to those of you who sent photos and let me keep them a little longer. (I did all the
scanning myself and sent high resolution images on a
DVD to the publisher, but I’m not a professional scanner and it would be too bad if they decide they want to
use an image, need a better scan… and it turns out I
had returned that photo to the owner.)
Whether they will have the book ready for the AWC
National Specialty in Tucson as initially hoped I don’t
know. I doubt it, but they’ve said they “may have some
material ready by then,” whatever that means. Whenever it is published, I want the book to be worth waiting for and something that can be around for a while.
I’m not planning on doing any more updates…
Thanks to the several people who were kind
enough to write to say they found the information interesting.
BO BENGTSON
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…..And A Happy New Year!
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FULL PAGE AD - Black & White : ................................................................................................................. $ 150.00
FULL PAGE AD - COLOR : ............................................................................................................................... $ 400.00
HALF PAGE AD - (B&W) : ............................................................................................................................... $ 90.00
PEDIGREE SECTION PAGE:
This formatted section includes photo of dog, dog’s name, color, sex, height, call name, date whelped
and FOUR GENERATION PEDIGREE, owner’s name, address and phone, and breeder’s name. You may
also note if your dog has been checked clear for CERF, BAER and/or HEART anomalies. Be sure to
include all necessary information! And please SEND LEGIBLE PEDIGREES!! [ONE dog per page ] ....... $ 80.00
KENNEL LISTING:
Includes kennel name, your name, mailing address, phone number, email / web address.
If accompanying other advertising: ..................................................................................................... $ 10.00
Kennel Listing only: ..................................................................................................................................... $ 15.00
Please READ and help us by following these GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING ADS:
1.
TYPE your ad copy. If you cannot type it, then PRINT CLEARLY! (especially pedigrees!!!) Proof your copy carefully.
Try to keep your copy short. The best ads are the simplest.
2.
Send good quality photos. Send either black & white or good quality color photographs. Avoid pebble finish prints.
DO NOT SEND COLOR PHOTOCOPIES OR INKJET PRINTS!! Send the original photo or digital image instead. If you are sending
DIGITAL IMAGES for your ads, the resolution should be 300 dpi AT THEIR FINAL SIZE (the size they will be used in the ad).
3.
Do NOT cut your photos!! All you need say is “dog only” or “dog and handler only” or whatever. Or you can indicate special
cropping on a paper overlay if you prefer (remember Pedigree Section photos are all “dog only”). LABEL the back of each
photo with a gummed label, including your name and address and the dog’s name (do not write on the back with a pen or a
felt marker - it can show through on the front and ruin your photograph). If you are including several photos, number them
and put corresponding numbers on your layout page. All photos will be returned with your advertiser’s copy of the Annual.
4.
PLACEMENT - Individuals who wish to be placed together should clearly indicate BY ADVERTISER NAME (not kennel name, or
dog’s name) who they wish to be with, and in what order, when sending advertising or payment for ads. Every effort will be
made to accommodate these requests.
5.
All ads must be paid in U.S. funds by check or via PayPal (see link on AWC home page: www.americanwhippetclub.net, then
click “2009 Annual Advertising” along left menu bar).
We will gladly set up your ads for you at NO extra charge, but if you wish to submit CAMERA READY ARTWORK,
please follow technical requirements as specified on following page!
• • • All covers are reserved on a first come basis / contact me by phone or email for availability • • •
• • • • You do NOT have to be a member of the American Whippet Club to advertise in the AWC Whippet News Annual • • • •
CLUB PAGES - Regional Whippet clubs are invited to send a one-page report on their 2009 activities to be included in the
Annual at no charge. Send your page, TYPED or camera ready, and submitted by January 15, 2010. Don’t be left out!
You may also send an Independent Specialty results page and BOB photo.
As always, your CANDID PHOTO SUBMISSIONS are most welcome! (Everybody loves them!!)
PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS ON ALL PHOTOS (including candids & CDs), so that they may all be returned.
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Whippet Annual
MAIL TO: Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026 USA
E-mail: DUNBERRY@SBCGLOBAL.NET / Ph: 614.777.0124
FINAL ADVERTISING DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2010
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We will gladly set up your ads for you (there is no additional charge), but
IF YOU WISH TO SEND “CAMERA READY” ARTWORK - PLEASE READ!!
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YOUR PAYMENT still must be received by the advertising deadline of January 15, 2010.
With your payment, include your name, mailing address, and either a phone number or email contact for
questions.
ALL ARTWORK must be received BY THE END OF JANUARY, 2010.
SOFTWARE supported: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Corel
Draw, Macromedia Freehand, and QuarkXpress.
Fonts must be TYPE 1 or OpenType fonts; send the fonts even if they are embedded.
PDF files: We will accept PDF files as camera ready art, but they must be saved as high resolution PDF’s
(“press quality”) with fonts embedded. If in color, they must also be saved as CMYK. We would prefer
that the native file that the ad was created in also be included, along with all support files and fonts, in
case the PDF isn’t correctly made or there is a problem with it. This will enable us to use the original files
to ensure correct output.
WNAnnual final trim size: 8.5” x 11”
MARGINS of .5” (1/2”) should be allowed on all sides of page for anything deemed important (text,
dog parts, etc). I would recommend allowing .75” (3/4”) on the bound edge for anything important.
BLEEDS should be +.125” (1/8”) on all sides (8.75” x 11.25”), however original margins requirements still
apply (see above)
Black and white ads must be submitted in GRAYSCALE, whether they are hard copy originals or digital
files.
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LABEL ALL ELECTRONIC FILES with the advertiser’s NAME (not kennel name), the page number and
position; for example: “Smith p1L.pdf”, “Smith p2R.pdf” If a file contains more than one page, be sure
to specify whether the ads begin on a LEFT or RIGHT side page.
Sorry, but FILM is longer accepted. The printer has had too many problems with provided film. Please
submit files as specified, or let us do the set-up for you.
Pedigree Section pages cannot be submitted as camera ready.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions!
E-mail: dunberry@sbcglobal.net / Ph: 614.777.0124
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Whippet Annual
MAIL TO: Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Drive, Hilliard OH 43026
Or by PayPal - see link on AWC home page: www.americanwhippetclub.net
then click “2009 Annual Advertising” along left menu bar
FINAL ADVERTISING DEADLINE (to submit payment): JANUARY 15, 2010
FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CAMERA READY ART: JANUARY 31, 2010
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