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The Official Newsletter of The American Whippet Club
September 2012
In this issue
AWC: The Official Poop
Letter to the Editor
Midwest Specialty
– Judge’s Critique
Mrs. Scott at the
North Central
The World’s Most
Expensive Whippets?
North Central Specialty
– Judge’s Critique
Our Friend the Dog
Obedience Report
The American Whippet Club Table of Contents
OFFICERS
President’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
David Samuelson, President
651.454.4174, samuelsond@aol.com
Editor’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lisa Costello, Vice President
815.695.1930, mtncow@earthlink.net
AWC: The Official Poop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Gail Boyd, Treasurer
919.362.4427, ableaimkennels@aol.com
Letter to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Board of Directors
Henry Heil, 619.445.1777, henry@maverickranch.net
Christine Hopperstad, 206.322.5872, cah@frontier.com
Karen Lee, 610.932.4456, surreyhill@zoominternet.net
Crystal McNulty, 309.579.2946, hycks1@gmail.com
Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974, brookwood22@comcast.net
Harold “Red” Tatro, 817.297.2398, redglen@sbcglobal.net
Class of 2013: Henry Heil, Christine Hopperstad, David Samuelson
Class of 2014: Lisa Costello, Cindy Scott
Midwest Specialty – Judge’s Critique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mrs. Scott at the North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The World’s Most Expensive Whippets?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Advertising in The Whippet News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
North Central Specialty – Judge’s Critique . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Our Friend the Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Class of 2015: Gail Boyd, Karen Lee, Crystal McNulty
Advertising in the 2012 AWC Annual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Obedience Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Archives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bo Bengtson, 805.646.3151
Futurity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Slater, 618.585.4677
Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Connie Austin, 217.498.8661
Dr. Connie Brunkow, whippetwoman@msn.com
Dr. Lisa Costello, mtncow@earthlink.net
Judge’s Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Dukes, putupyr@aol.com
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Hubble, 719.272.7037
Parade of Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alice VandenBussche, 315.945.2672
Performance Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Lisa Costello, 815.695.1930
ROM Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gail Boyd, 919.362.4427
Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974
Top Twenty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Waggoner, 541.347.2171
Versatility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharron Lane, 615.418.7216
AWC Show Chairs
National. . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974, brookwood22@comcast.net
Eastern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harriett Lee, 434.295.4525, hnl4c@virginia.edu
Midwest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Richey, 330.806.6945, sprichey@yahoo.com
N. Central. . . . . . . . . . . . David Samuelson, 651.454.4174, samuelsond@aol.com
THE WHIPPET NEWS
Christine Hopperstad, Newsletter Editor
206.322.5872, cah@frontier.com
130 34th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Kirsten Hopperstad, Associate Editor
206.325.7743, khopperstad@msn.com
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THE WHIPPET NEWS ANNUAL
Whippet Health Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Beth Arthur, 414.355.4776
Wendy Clark, Annual Editor
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Whippet Rescue, WRAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Barbara Henderson, 301.490.6598
AKC DELEGATE
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President’s Message
The leaves are turning to beautiful hues of red and orange.
There is a crispness to the air. Fall is upon us. Now more
than ever I enjoy my morning walks with my Whippet
gang. I hope you are, too.
This month has brought about some changes to the Board
of Directors. Scot Northern has decided to resign from
the AWC board. Scot, you will be missed. I would like to
thank Scot for his service to the club.
Per our Bylaws the Board members have appointed
Harold “Red” Tatro to the vacancy. Red was the next
highest vote-getter in the last annual election and a
natural choice to fill the position. Red brings a wealth
of knowledge to this position. He has many years of
experience serving breed and all breed clubs. Please
join me in welcoming him to the Board.
Memberships. We have received a couple of suggestions
of possible members. If you know of a deserving person
please send any Board member a detailed letter identifying
the significant contributions the candidate has made to the
sport, the breed or the Club.
The American Kennel Club will be updating the AKC
Complete Dog Book. We have been asked for our input
in the new revision. Karen Lee has agreed to head this
committee with fellow contributors Bo Bengtson and Dr.
Lisa Costello. We look forward to seeing their work in the
new edition.
And a special welcome to new member Jennifer Smith!
Safe Travels,
David
We are in the process of determining who will assume the
Secretary position. Please be patient as we work through
this transition.
The Board has formed the nominating committee for the
annual election of the Board of Directors. Gail Boyd is the
chair of the committee and fellow committee members
include Brad Briscoe and Jennifer Beach-Buda.
Alternates are Libby Rice and Donna Bost. If you are
interested in running in the board election please contact
one of the committee members.
In a previous President’s message I reported that the
new Bylaws have been accepted and are now posted
on the AWC website. With the acceptance of the new
Bylaws, the Board has the ability to grant Honorary
Editor’s Notes
DEAR READERS Today is the first day of autumn and the
weather has decided for once to behave seasonally and
we have an overcast day with cooler temperatures. The
dogs aren’t so happy about it; they LOVE to lie on the pads
on the patio so they can soak up the sun. Isn’t it funny
how they lie in the sun until they’re panting like mad and
have to stagger off to the pads in the shade until they’re
cool enough to go back and bake some more. For those of
you who might worry about it, we’ve never had a Whippet
turn up with a sunburn or skin problems of any kind. They
seem to have a sixth sense about how much is enough. – I
hope all of you are experiencing weather that has lost the
challenges of an over-heated summer. – The local show
chair for next year’s National in Oregon has been under the
weather herself for the last few weeks and is now on
the mend. I’ll speak for all of us and wish Sue Carbajal
a steady return to good health.
Christine
NEW SUBSCRIBER Michael Long, Roanoke, VA
WELCOME BACK James Clever, Fort Loudon, PA
TIME TO RENEW Allyn Boucher, Martha Cramer,
Stephanie Gladney, Scott Mazer, Sharon McCollum,
Wendy Montroy, D’Layne Parker, Joanne Pelton, Stefan
Raghammer, Richard Steele
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APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
‚‚ Elizabeth Campbell, 1403 West Heavens Gate Ave.,
Taylorsville, UT, 84123, 801.580.9329, zookeepin@aol.com.
Endorsers: Janet Walters and Susan Mallonee
‚‚ Betty C. Carroll, P.O. Box 1722, Pulaski, VA, 24301,
540.320.5358, monarchdals@comcast.net. Endorsers:
Susanne Hughes, DVM and Gail Boyd
‚‚ Sara C. Krieger, 1656 139th St W., Rosemount, MN,
55068, 612.385.8500, sara.krieger@charter.net.
Endorsers: Kay Nierengarten and Cassie Juelfs-Rogers
‚‚ Alexandra (Lexie) Rogers, 27 Lilac LN, Farmington, MN,
55024, 651.233.8561, alexandra.rogers@cadan.com.
Endorsers: Gina Samuelson and Lisa Costello
‚‚ Barbara G. Rupert, 1606 Joshua Tree LN, Fallbrook, CA,
92028, 760.723.6669, oakhurstrr@aol.com. Endorsers:
Bo Bengtson and Cindy Scott
‚‚ Kim and Tim Tucker, 972 Eastmont Pl., Escondido, CA,
92026, 760.839.9047, TuckerT@sbcglobal.net. Endorsers
for both: Henry Heil and Pamela Magette
Comments regarding applicants may be mailed to AWC
Membership Chair Jackie Hubble, 5472 Spoked Wheel Dr.,
Colorado Springs, CO, 80923, or emailed to sagehound@
comcast.net and should be sent no later than 30 days after
the applicant has been published in The Whippet News.
AWC SHOW CALENDAR
AWC National Specialy – Eugene, OR, April 21–27, 2013,
www.awc2013.com
AWC Southern Specialty – Thurs 10/18/12 (MAWA
Specialty): Breed Judge Ann Meyer (Simbali Ridgebacks
and Whippets), Sweeps Judge Margaret Norkett (Kenmar
Whippets); Fri 10/19/12 Douglasville KC: Breed Judge Luc
Boileau; Sat 10/20/12 (Southern Specialty) Atlanta KC:
Breed Judge Judy Lowther (Pfyre Whippets), Sweeps
Judge Stephanie Mason (Mason Hill Whippets); Sun
10/21/12 Newnan KC: Breed Judge Stephan LeVan (Irish
Wolfhounds his initial breed)
Greater San Diego Whippet Asso. Specialty – Friday
1/4/13, Indio, CA: Sweeps Judge Pam Lambie, (Tucson,
AZ), Breed Judge Paolo Dondina, (Italy); Kennel Club of
Palm Springs – Saturday, 1/5/13: Breed Judge Joy Brewster;
KCPS, Sunday, 1/6/13 – Breed Judge Susan M. Carr
PAST WHIPPET SPECIALTIES
The following results from Whippet specialty shows which
have not already been recorded in WN were listed on AKC’s
website on Sept. 11, 2012. Sweepstakes results, Best
Puppy, and Awards of Merit are not published by AKC.
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American Whippet Club, Lompoc, CA on July 28, 2012.
Judge Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter. Number of entries 99. Number
of competitors 87 (41 dogs, 46 bitches). BOB Ch. Tangens
Triton X-100. BOS GCh. Starline’s Oxford Victim of Love.
Select Dog GCh. Counterpoint Painted by Bohem SC. Select
Bitch Ch. Kamio Solar Flare. WD Windborn N’ Starline Movin’
Out. RWD Bohem Last Call. WB & BOW Lakota’s Witch
Witch Are You JC. RWB Winway Classic Madeline.
Western Washington Whippet Associaton, Auburn, WA
on Aug. 3 (a.m.). Judge Mrs. Jacqueline Quiros-Kubat,
Argentina. Number of entries 59. Number of competitors
54 (27 dogs, 27 bitches). BOB Ch. Oxford Rowingdale
Beautiful Eyes. BOS Ch. Sunbeam Oxford El Cid. Select
Dog GCh. Fanfare’s Cordova at Runners. Select Bitch Ch.
Summit La Signora Cristabel. WD & BOW Highbridge
Home Ice Advantage. RWD Sporting Field At Long Last
Love At Heart. WB Sugarrun Diamond In The Sky at
Summit. RWB Ripplerock Fantasia.
Western Washington Whippet Association, Auburn, WA
on Aug. 3 (p.m.). Judge Wendy J. Gay. Number of entries
50. Number of competitors 46 (24 dogs, 22 bitches).
BOB GCh. Fanfare’s Cordova at Runners. BOS Ch. Oxford
Rowingdale Beautiful Eyes. Select Dog Ch. Summit
Above The Rim SC. Select Bitch Ch. Alcyon Twinkle Toes.
WD Highbridge Home Ice Advantage. RWD Serendipity
Malarkey at Whimsy. WB & BOW Summit Hoop Dreams.
RWD Serendipity Skylark.
American Whippet Club, held with Beaver County KC
in Canfield, OH on Aug. 4. Judge Mrs. Iva Kimmelman.
Number of entries 62 (22 dogs, 40 bitches). BOB GCh. &
DCh. Cherché Bearfoot Hooker SC. BOS Ch. Plumcreek
I’m A New Yorker. Select Dog Ch. Seaspell’s Storington.
Select Bitch GCh. Willabe You Turn Me On JC. WD Divana
Arborlea Just Having Fun JC. RWD Cariad’s The Ring of
Fire. WB & BOW Plumcreek Romance In New York. RWB
Kamada’s Radio City Rockette.
Results from the AWC Specialty in Lake Elmo, MN on
August 24 have not yet been published by AKC. Judge Ms.
Karen A. Dumke had an entry of 64.
Bo Bengtson
Show chair report
GREAT NEWS!!
AKC has approved the following new rule rewarding a
3-point major to the Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve
Winners Bitch at the National Specialty.
This is effective January 1, 2013 so our National in Oregon
will include this great new rule:
“Unless the Parent Club, in its Application to the AKC to hold
its National Specialty, chooses to exclude the following award:
At the National Specialty the dog designated Reserve
Winners Dog and the bitch designated Reserve Winners
Bitch will be awarded a three-point major, provided that
the number of dogs competing in the regular classes of
the Reserve Winner’s sex totals at least twice the number
required for a five point major, in the region in which the
event is held.
No major for Reserve Winners shall be given based upon an
award of Best of Winners. In counting the number of eligible
dogs in competition, a dog that is disqualified, or that is
dismissed, excused or ordered from the ring by the judge, or
from which all awards are withheld, shall not be included.”
EUGENE NATIONAL
Sue Carbajal, Red Tatro and I are working out the details
for the new Show Treasurer which we will be implementing
in 2013.
The website for info is www.awc2013.com and you will
soon start seeing info about the National on the site.
The trophies this year, besides the plates, will be the
beautiful artwork of Yvonne Sovereign.
WESTERN REGIONAL
Pam Magette, the Western show chair will be posting
some other info in this edition but I just wanted to throw
in a big thank you to all that helped out this year for the
last show in Lompoc.
Next year it will be a new adventure in Long Beach and
hopefully will draw a great crowd.
JUDGES SELECTION
By now all members should have received a ballot for
selecting the 2014 National Specialty judge. Please take
time to vote. This is your National!!
We have received a proposal for National judges selection
from Bobby Paust. Please read and send me your thoughts
on this.
“Upon receiving the ballot this year for the National
Specialty judges and after putting a lot of thought into
the process as it is. I have some ideas to put out to the
membership.
There are so many people who are eligible to judge, but are
not really “qualified.” By qualified, I mean true students of
the breed. As exibitors, don’t you find that there are some
judges who you will not show to at all? and some that you
would really respect their opinion? Well, the list that is
sent out is HUGE, and filled with many people who simply
will just never really be our choice to judge our national
specialty. It is overwhelming for some to see that list. And
sometimes it is not even a complete list of those who are
qualified. In fact, it leaves out many foreign judges who
many would LOVE to show to.”
Proposal to the America Whippet Club general meeting,
April, 2013:
That a judge’s committee, to nominate judges for the AWC
national specialty, be elected by the members of the AWC
at its general yearly meeting.
The committee would have 3 members, each elected for a
term of 2 years. The first election would have the selection
of a person for one year and 2 for a term of two years. The
following year the members would have to fill one seat for a
term of two years. A person cannot serve on the committee
for more than three consecutive terms.
The work of the committee would be to accept suggestions
from the general membership as well as those on the
committee itself, to construct a ballot of judges for the
membership to vote upon. Suggestions from members are
to be in the form of an email or letter sent to the committee.
The committee’s judges list is to include: two breeder
judges, two hound specialist judges and two foreign judges.
No financial reimbursement will be given to the
committees members.
Regards,
Robert Paust, September 3, 2012
JUDGING A PARENT CLUB SPECIALTY
AKC has just enacted some new guidelines for judging
a National or other specialties. One, the Parent Club can
recommend someone to judge their breed as long as they
meet the criteria. Two, the Parent Club can invite eligible
individuals to judge their breed. Rather than me trying to
explain it I have included the new guidelines and would love
to hear from you regarding this new information from AKC.
Parent Club’s Recommendation for AKC Approval on a member
of their club to judge their breed
To participate, the Parent Club must have been recognized
by AKC for a minimum of 10 years.
‚‚ Parent Club is invited to submit recommendations, not to
exceed three members each year.
‚‚ Submit certified copy of meeting minutes at which action
was taken by the Parent Club Board.
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Requirements from Applicant/Judge
‚‚ All Recommendations by Parent Clubs must include 20
years in the breed by applicant with breeding/exhibiting
success.
‚‚ Must include 10 year’s membership in Parent Club.
‚‚ Must be occupationally eligible.
‚‚ Must be 21 years of age.
‚‚ Procedural and anatomy test required and if applicable,
scale and wicket test required.
‚‚ Provide letter of synopsis defining background and
experience in the breed.
‚‚ Pass interview with AKC Executive Field Representative.
‚‚ Complete three permit assignments with dogs present
and AKC Executive Field Representative reports before
applying for regular status.
‚‚ A non-refundable $25 per breed processing fee required.
Parent Clubs by Request May Invite Eligible Individuals to judge
their Nationals or Specialties
Requirements for Applicant/Judge
Any eligible individuals including, but not limited to,
professional handlers may be approved on a case-by-case,
event-by-event request from the National Specialty Club for
approval to judge their Parent Club National or Parent Club
Regional events.
‚‚ Must be 21 years of age.
‚‚ Must be occupationally eligible.
‚‚ Should be knowledgeable, with success in breeding/
exhibiting/handling in the breed for 15 years or more.
North Central Specialty report
It is hard to believe another specialty has come and gone.
It never ceases to amaze me what a great group of people
we have in this region. So many step up to the plate and
help out when we need them. This year posed its own
set of challenges, weather, family weddings, etc. but
once the show got going it took on a life of its own. Kay
Nierengarten reminded me that this was the 10th AWC
North Central Specialty. I think this year was a wonderful
tribute to the Whippet breed and sportsmanship.
Thanks to our judges: Karen Dumke, Dee Halley, Cindy Scott,
Connie Alexander and Steve Hockstein. They were easy to
work with, thorough, and enjoyable. We had a few laughs
including the stud class with one entry and a ring full of dogs
and how could any of us forget the surprise that awaited
Cindy Scott when she checked the bite on Quincy only to
find remnants of a toy wedged in between his teeth (see
Kay’s story in this issue on page 18). We were honored to
have Dee Halley judging the sweepstakes and presenting
the Stan Halley trophy for Best Puppy.
I would like to thank the many volunteers that made the
weekend special. At the last minute two of our friends
from our all breed club volunteered to steward on Friday.
Thank you Kim and Carol. The Greater Twin Cities Whippet
Club sponsored the morning treats hosted by Carol Juelfs,
Cassie Juelfs Rogers and Lexie Rogers. The trophy table
was filled with wonderful prizes thanks to many generous
donors. The luncheon was once again tasty and delightful.
Thanks Roger Fremo for bringing the yummy pie. The
raffle went off without a hitch thanks to Steve Shimer, Jodi
Ellison and Todd Miller. Proceeds from the raffle were used
to support the lunch.
(Professional handler is defined as any person who belongs
or has belonged to a professional handlers’ organization,
distributed rate cards, or otherwise advertised or
represented themselves as handling dogs for pay.)
This year’s specialty was held in memory of Shirley Fremo
a long time Whippet fancier and supporter of the specialty.
The AWC North Central Specialty was Shirley’s favorite dog
show. She passed away on the day of the specialty in 2011
so it was only fitting we pay tribute to her this year. Her
husband, Roger Fremo, presented the Best of Breed trophy
in her memory. We will all miss sitting with Shirley ringside.
I can picture her in her folding chair in the front row under
the tents smiling and laughing with her friends. Godspeed
Shirley, your spirit will always be with us.
Thanks!
Cindy Scott
AWC Show Chair
Gina Samuelson
AWC North Central Specialty
Trophy Chair
‚‚ Procedure and anatomy test required and if applicable,
scale or wicket test required.
‚‚ A non-refundable $25 per breed processing fee required
for non-approved judges.
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Whippet Health Report
New Eye Certification Registry
The OFA has announced a new Eye Certification Registry
(ECR). This is actually a joint effort between OFA and the
people who perform the eye exams, the American College
of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO). The new registry
will work very similarly to CERF in terms of forms, fees,
exams, CHIC, etc. but will be more inclusive of all eye
diseases, including dogs examined for abnormal problems.
All normal results will be posted on OFA, abnormal results
will be with owner permission. This will help direct heritable
eye disease research funding and will provide a much
more inclusive database for use in helping to eradicate
eye diseases in our dogs. Because we have an amazing
number of Whippet owners who are diligent about eye
testing, I recommend you read the press release in this
issue along with the FAQ’s put together by OFA. If you still
have questions you can direct them to myself, Dr. Connie
Brunkow or Eddie Dziuk at OFA.
The Official Press release from OFA
The new OFA Eye Certification Registry will be available
as of November 1, 2012. Transition to this new registry
should be seamless for both owners and examining
ophthalmologists:
EXAMS – There will be no changes to the existing exam
protocols. The standard exam process will still be
conducted by ACVO Diplomates assessing dogs for the
presence or absence of observable hereditary eye disease.
RESULTS – There will be no changes to the interpretation or
classification of the exam results. Dogs with normal eye
exams will receive OFA eye clearance numbers similar to
the OFA numbers issued for hips, elbows, cardiac, etc.
Dogs with observable, but passing conditions (currently
known as Breeder Option Codes), will be issued notated
OFA eye clearance numbers. Dogs with observed eye
diseases of significance will be reported as ineligible for
eye clearance numbers. A complete list of Breeder Option
Codes and Ineligible Categories will be available on the
OFA website soon.
FORMS – All active ACVO Diplomates will receive the
new OFA exam forms by mid-October in advance of the
transition. The forms will be similar in format to the exam
forms currently in use.
VALID PERIOD – OFA eye certification numbers will be
considered valid for one year from the time of the exam.
to breeders it is important to encourage owners to share
all exam data, both normal and non-passing results. To that
end, there is no charge to owners to submit non-passing
results to the database if they authorize open disclosure.
ONLINE ACCESS – All normal/passing eye exam results
submitted to the OFA will be available on the OFA’s
website. Non-passing results will be available on the OFA
website if the owner authorizes disclosure.
AKC – OFA eye certification numbers will be shared with
the AKC for inclusion on their registration and pedigree
documents if the dog was permanently identified via
microchip or tattoo AND the id was verified by the
ophthalmologist at the time of the exam.
STATISTICAL DATA COLLECTION – Regardless of whether
the owner opts to register eye exam results with the OFA,
the examining ophthalmologist will submit the results
for statistical purposes to monitor disease prevalence
and progression at the breed level. Working with the
ACVO Genetics Committee, the OFA will make aggregate
statistics available to ACVO Diplomates, breed clubs, and
the public.
In addition to the new Eye Certification Registry (ECR), the
OFA is working with the ACVO to establish a new Clinical
Database of Ophthalmic Diagnoses (CDOD). Recognizing
that the ECR represents a biased population of primarily
normal dogs, the CDOD will capture additional data
regarding disease prevalence for those dogs presenting
to private and institutional practices for reasons other than
a certification exam. Together, the OFA’s new ECR and
CDOD will be important tools to monitor canine inherited
eye conditions and reduce their incidence.
As a not-for-profit organization, a portion of the proceeds
from all OFA eye registrations will be donated to the ACVO
Vision for Animals Foundation to support research leading
to the elimination of ocular diseases causing vision loss and
suffering in animals. In keeping with the OFA’s existing policy
to support canine health research grants, these donations will
be in addition to grants supported through the AKC Canine
Health Foundation and the Morris Animal Foundation.
Please refer back to the OFA website (www.offa.org) in the
coming weeks as more details become available.
If your club has any questions in the interim, please
contact the OFA’s Chief Operating Officer, Eddie Dziuk,
at edziuk@offa.org.
continued on page 8
FEES – Fees for both initial submissions ($12) and resubmits
($8) of passing results for eye certifications will remain the
same with one change. In order to maximize the benefits
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AWC: The Official Poop
continued from page 7
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS regarding the
new OFA Eye Certification Registry
Is the OFA Eye Certification Registry (ECR) replacing CERF?
Is CERF going away?
The OFA and CERF have always had a collaborative working
relationship. However, we are two distinct organizations.
The OFA cannot speak for CERF. The American College of
Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) has designated the
OFA’s Eye Certification Registry as their endorsed registry
as of November 1, 2012. ACVO diplomates (veterinary
ophthalmologists) will be receiving OFA eye examination
forms in mid-October, and the ACVO is encouraging their
use and registration of results with the OFA going forward.
How will this transition affect those breeds including CERF
as one of their CHIC requirements?
The key element of the requirement is the exam itself,
not the organization registering the result. There are no
differences in the eye examination protocol whether the
intent is to register with CERF or the OFA. The exam
protocol and the resulting interpretation and classifications
are the same. Prior to the transition date, all CHIC
requirements that currently include CERF eye exams will
automatically be updated. The new criteria will read, “Eye
examination by an ACVO Ophthalmologist with the results
registered with either the OFA or CERF”. Going forward,
both OFA and CERF registrations will meet the CHIC eye
exam criteria.
Will the OFA continue to display CERF results on
their website?
All public domain data that CERF has previously shared with
the OFA will be archived and will continue to be displayed
on the OFA website.
Is my ophthalmologist aware of the transition?
The ACVO Board of Regents communicated formally with
all active diplomates in early August. The OFA has also
communicated with all active diplomates regarding the
implementation. Additionally, the new program will be
formally rolled out at the Annual ACVO Meeting in October.
Are there any differences between the OFA’s Eye
Certification Registry and CERF?
For the average dog owner, there are no significant differences.
The exam protocol, interpretation of results, and fees are all the
same. Eye exam results registered with the OFA will continue
to generate certification numbers, and these will be forwarded
to the AKC and displayed on the OFA website.
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Since there are no significant differences in registering
results with the OFA or CERF, what are the benefits of one
over the other?
The primary benefits of the new ACVO and OFA joint
Eye Certification Registry are on the backend. The OFA
has committed to more frequent and enhanced reporting
of aggregate statistics regarding disease prevalence and
progression by breed. Enhanced reporting will be available
for ACVO diplomates and for parent breed clubs. Regularly
updated aggregate statistics will be made available to the
public via the OFA’s website. The OFA is also establishing
a Clinical Database of Ophthalmic Diagnoses to capture
data from ACVO diplomates on canine eye exams in an
institutional or practice setting where the dog is presenting
for reasons other than a certification exam. The inclusion of
this data will greatly enhance disease monitoring. As a notfor-profit organization, the OFA will be sharing a negotiated
percentage of all eye registrations with the ACVO Vision
for Animals Foundation to support research leading to the
treatment and elimination of ocular disease. Submission of
eye exams to the OFA will support all of these efforts and
will maximize the value of data in a single central database.
CERF exams are currently considered valid for one year.
What about the OFA Eye Certification Registry?
OFA eye certification numbers will also be valid for one year
from the time of the exam.
If I previously submitted an eye exam to CERF, and submit
follow up exam results to the OFA, will the OFA charge the
initial or resubmit fee?
In the above scenario, even though it represents an initial
submission to the OFA, if a previous CERF submission on
the dog is documented, the reduced resubmit fee ($8) will
be applied.
How should breed clubs that incorporate specific CERF
language into their Code of Ethics, Breeder Guidelines,
Advertising Requirements, etc handle the transition?
Neither the OFA nor the ACVO can dictate how clubs
handle these types of changes, especially since the
changes may be specifically governed by their club
Constitution, Bylaws, or Operating Policies. However, since
the eye exam is the key element, not the registry, the
OFA recommends updating such language in line with the
following…”eye examination for observable inherited eye
disease by an ACVO diplomate (ophthalmologist) with the
results registered with either the OFA or CERF” .
Can I submit a CERF exam form to the OFA’s Eye
Certification Registry?
Since the exam data is the same, the OFA will accept
submissions recorded on CERF exam forms. However, so
the owner’s intent is clear, the OFA will require a signed
note from the owner or authorized agent indicating they
would like the exam results entered into the OFA Eye
Certification Registry, and accompanying payment must be
made to the OFA. If a submission includes a check payable
to CERF, the application will be returned.
How will OFA assign eye certification numbers and how will
they differ from CERF?
The OFA will assign eye certification numbers for dogs
found free of observable inherited eye disease. Dogs with
observable, but passing conditions (currently known as
Breeder Option Codes), will be issued notated OFA eye
certification numbers. Dogs with observed eye diseases
of significance will be reported as ineligible for eye
certification numbers. The OFA eye certification numbers
will follow the same format as existing OFA numbers for
other disease databases. The following example illustrates
the anticipated format: LR-EYE-100/24M/VPI. In this
example, the first two characters indicate the breed, in
this case a Labrador Retriever. EYE indicates this is an
OFA eye number. 100 would indicate this is the 100th
Labrador assigned an OFA eye number. These numbers are
issued sequentially within breed. 24M indicates the age in
months at the time of evaluation, and the sex. VPI indicates
that the dog was permanently identified via microchip or
tattoo and the examining ophthalmologist verified the id
during the examination. Other possible suffixes would
include NOPI (no permanent identification provided), or PI
(permanent id provided on the application but not verified
by the examining ophthalmologist). Only dogs with verified
permanent identification will have their normal results
automatically shared with the AKC for inclusion on their
registration and pedigree documents. Breeder option codes
will be noted on the OFA report and on the OFA website.
confidential while releasing the passing certification
number. Non-passing results will only be posted and
released if the owner authorizes disclosure.
Will eye exam clinics continue to be held at dog shows?
Eye exam clinics are arranged independently by the show
giving club and the attending ophthalmologist. There is no
reason to believe that these will be discontinued.
More Information
If you have any additional questions regarding the new
OFA Eye Certification Registry, you can contact Dr. Lisa
Costello at mtncow@earthlink.net. Most questions asked
are answered in the above FAQ. This will be a wonderful
new addition for the OFA program as they will be tracking
not only the results from regular exams but also those dogs
who present for abnormal conditions to Ophthalmologists
registered with the ACVO.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Lisa Costello
mtncow@earthlink.net
What will be the OFA’s policy regarding posting of eye exam
results on the OFA website?
The OFA will follow its existing policy for posting of exam
results. All normal/passing results are considered public
domain information and will post and display on the OFA’s
website. Dogs with observable, but passing conditions
(currently known as Breeder Option Codes) will have
their results posted and released into the public domain,
including the specific notation. There is no option to
keep a passing observable breeder option code condition
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Letter to the Editor
Editor’s Note: This is a letter sent to Bo Bengtson, written
by longtime AWC member Chris House regarding an article
in the 2011 Whippet News Annual. It also addresses the
provenance of AWC Western Specialty trophies awarded
in 1987.
August 4, 2012
Bo,
Just loved your article about the Landseer Whippet painting
in the current AWC annual. And it is quite a coup that you
were able to get permission for printing the painting in the
annual. It truly is a fabulous painting. How fortunate that your
hosts took you on a repeat visit to the Chatsworth House!
If you could see my face as I write this, you’d wonder why
I am wearing this funny smirky-smile... My husband has so
little innate artistic talent that it is actually quite funny, in
a very big HA HA way, that Paul thought perhaps Lee had
something to do with carving the mahogany disk for the
Whippet specialty really makes me (and Lee) laugh out loud!!
I know you and I had a conversation about it last year –
perhaps just via email – but I must help set the record
straight with regard to this misperception.
Kristy Kenyon and I were in charge of the AWC Western
specialty trophies that year, 1987.
Her sister, Kathy, lived in the Philippines at that time. Kathy
is an artist with a couple of university Degrees in Art. She is
quite talented. Kristy had Kathy commission the trophies to be
made in the Philippines. Kathy did NOT make them. Someone
there did. I believe Kathy now lives in San Diego county, so if
you are curious to actually find out who carved your trophy,
you might contact Kristy who could ask her sister.
It is obvious that the carving is of this painting... no
doubt the artist who carved it had knowledge of it or that
engraving “The Chieftain’s Friend.” I don’t recall how the
subject of the trophies was determined or even if there
were suggestions on what to do. Certainly the artist had
some direction... Perhaps Kristy has memories of just what
else went on at the time with regard to the trophies. Maybe
even Kathy will recall some details.
Great addition to the Annual. Thanks for your contribution
to make the annual informative and interesting to read.
Best to you,
Chris House
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Bronson
Ch.* Bohem Last Call
(SBIS GCh. Counterpoint Painted by Bohem, SC x GCh. Charlamar Sashays In White Linen)
Bronson finished at 9 mo. 1 day by winning his fourth
pedigree is studded with old favorites, such as BIS &
major & BOB over a stellar collection of specials at
SBIS Ch. Bohem C’est La Vie, SBIS Ch. Bohem Three
Santa Barbara KC under judge Mr. Edd E. Bivin. At
Ring Circus, Natl. Specialty Select Ch. Bohem Just In
least six of the specials were BIS or SBIS winners.
Time, and the dam of those three, SBIS Ch. Bohem All
Bronson has only been shown five weekends and has
never been defeated by any other puppy. He is from
the first litter bred at Bohem in many years, and his
**FLASH**
BOS and BOB over 7 specials at
his first two shows as a special!
About Eve, ROMX, one of the most influential brood
bitches of all time.
Thanks for all the wonderful
comments from judges and
ringside alike!
C O - Ow n e r s :
*Pending AKC approval
Ow n e r , B r e e d e r & h a n d L e r : Bo Bengtson
Toni & John Comerford • Ridgesetter–Australia
and Dick & Barbara Rupert • Oakhurst, CA
Midwest Specialty – Judge’s Critique
At last I can say I have added judging the Midwest Specialty in
Ohio to my library of great assignments. I appreciate the entry
and thank everyone who brought their sweet Whippets to me.
On the day, I had a really tough time getting everything I
wanted in one animal, but the top winners came closest to my
ideal. I would see lovely outlines and powerful gait only to find
the head was not breed specific.
I was surprised to see many of the entry with these nice
outlines and proper side gait who, when I went to view
them head on, had very narrow back skulls, as narrow as
the muzzle, which makes for a very unpleasing head and
expression. I will forgive some head properties that deviate
but this is taking it too far.
Our standard is specific about the amount of width that is
desired between the ears.
Some of these Whippets had small eyes, but most had nice
large eyes set almost on the side of the head. Many years ago
Mary Beth Arthur wrote about oblique set eyes on Whippets
and how incorrect it is.
Well, it is still with us to some degree. I mention this to help
keep our breed’s character intact, not hurt anyone’s feelings.
by Iva Kimmelman
Dogs I liked a lot: Sporting Fields Bermuda Shorts (moved
really well even with a straighter upper arm than he should
have), Cariad’s The Ring Of Fire (RWD), Lorricbrook
Fascination and Hollowell Rumor Has It.
My WD was Divana Arborlea Just Having Fun. A nice,
honestly sound dog who finished his title on the day.
Bitches were very strong, as usual for obvious reasons I
mention above and several would be welcome to come
live with me.
Those I really liked: Kamada’s Radio City Rockette,
Forgetmenot Miss Take, Longlesson Big Bang Theory, Sporting
Fields Shamless (I believe it should have read Shameless, but
this is how it was in the catalog) Laurel Jomyr Bewitched,
Longlesson Albearm Born This Way, Cariad’s Full To The Rim
and Lightfall’s On Willowisp’s Flight Of The Phoenix.
WB/BOW went to Plumcreek Romance In New York. She
was just flawless in shape and sound movement with a most
pleasing head/expression and happy nature about her.
There were so many beautiful specials... I was swooning
with the decision process.
I also wonder if some breeders understand proper
conformation in dogs they bring to the ring to show as
potential breeding stock.
There were many exhibits that were straight from the top of
the shoulder to the ground. Our standard is very specific about
what we should be breeding for (BALANCE of angles front
and rear) and this is not it.
For new fanciers who want to breed good Whippets and make
a difference in a positive way in your breeding plans, read our
standard and look at lots of dogs.
Don’t just show what you have, breed what you keep, and
then continue the cycle if it isn’t correct. Make sure you stand
for something in our breed and that your dogs match a real
image of what a Whippet is supposed to be.
I was especially impressed with many bitches and could have
easily handed out several WB awards, BOB awards and more
than the one WD award.
The AKC rule of two testicles is keeping us down in the male
department. I really believe this. Remember Barr Sinister the
great Bull Terrier with one testicle. He revolutionized his breed
for the better.
People have asked if I would use a great dog with one testicle
and I think I would. For a reasonable rationale, email me
privately at iva@merciisle.com.
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The Best Of Breed award went to GCh. DC Cherche Barefoot
Hooker (pictured above). I have had her before and all I would
change on her is the plane of her muzzle, but she has the most
correct outline possible and soundness in all directions. She
was shown in top running condition which helped push her to
the top on the day.
Best Opposite to Breed was Ch. Plumcreek I’m A New Yorker.
A well made, elegant and sound mover with correct shape and
correct male head.
The rest of the very best in my opinion, on the day:
Ch. Sporting Fields Bahama Sands (AOM), Ch. Kamada’s New
York Minute, (AOM), Ch. Willabe You Turn Me On (Select
Bitch) and Ch. Seaspell’s Stonington (Select Dog) and Cariad’s
Full To The Rim (AOM).
Mrs. Scott at the North Central
Cindy Scott loves the North Central Regional Specialty. She
was the specialty judge in 2006, braving a harrowing and
heart stopping flight to get here and was back this year to
judge the Saturday all-breed show. As always, David and Gina
Samuelson put together a terrific group of volunteers to create
a lovely Specialty weekend. Nice day, beautiful entry, pleasant
exhibitors and sometimes an occasional odd happening.
In the 6–9 puppy class an exhibitor who we will call “Kathie”
had her puppy bitch up on the table. Of course, it’s one of
the Terrible Ten of recent WN fame. Cindy examines the
puppy, pauses, and with a mildly confused look, politely asks
the handler to show her the bite. Since Cindy had simply
examined all the puppies prior to hers, “Kathie” wondered
what was wrong. As she showed the bite, it became
apparent that the puppy had a piece of soft plastic from a
dog toy impaled on her canine on the show side. Mortified,
she tries to pull off the offending item, but it was well and
truly stuck. Pretty soon both Cindy and “Kathie” both had
their hands in the dog’s mouth, prying with fingernails from
both sides to remove the plastic. They finally succeed and
“Kathie” tucks the foreign object into her pocket. Cindy
backs up to allow the puppy to be re-stacked for examination.
All is well and the judging proceeds.
On to Best of Breed – a beautiful group of Whippets are
arranged on three sides of the huge, grassy ring. Out of
nowhere, an exhibitor with a Border Collie runs full speed
into the center of the ring, looks up and sees the Best of
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by Kay Nierengarten
Breed arrayed around her. She spins on her heel, saying
loudly in embarrassment, OH, SH*T! and races out of the
ring. Of course, we all are Minnesota nice, so the poor girl
gets a polite round of applause.
However, even Minnesota nice can’t resist a good joke.
Knowing Cindy has a terrific sense of humor (anyone
attending past years of Whippet Idol knows that….) an
opportunity for a good laugh just couldn’t be passed up.
Besides, “Kathie” was double-dog dared and was assured
Cindy wouldn’t mind the unexpected.
“Kathie” was also showing a special. After a little
encouragement from her “friends,” she couldn’t resist
putting the piece of plastic on her front tooth to wear into
the ring for BOB. Cindy began to examine her group of
lovely specials, reaching “Kathie” and her dog in line. Cindy
began to examine her dog, never looking at the handler.
The handler hisses, “Cindy, I’m baaaack,” surprising her
and causing her to look up. “Kathie” flashes her a wide,
toothy grin, exposing the plastic covered tooth. Cindy
gasps out OMG! briefly losing it completely in laughter,
leaning on the table for support. But, being a judge with
vast experience and self-control, she regains composure
quickly and continued on to her breed selections.
Judges beware! We ARE Minnesota nice, but we also
like to have a little fun…
Kay Nierengarten
Our Rockstar’s accomplishments include:
Best In FuturIty, AWC nAtIonAl speCIAlty
Judge Christine Durance Watkins, Cherche Whippets
Best In sWeepstAkes, WAukesHA supporteD entry
Judge Lisa Costello
WInners Dog, AWC nAtIonAl speCIAlty
Judge Connie Brunkow, Fallowfield Whippets
Best In sWeepstAkes, nortH CentrAl speCIAlty
supporteD entry
Judge Steve Hockstein, Bayleaf Whippets
WD AnD BoW, mAjor WIn, mIDWest speCIAlty WeekenD
Judge Bonnie Threlfall
WD, BoW & Bos, mAjor WIn to FInIsH,
nortH CentrAl speCIAlty WeekenD
Judge Cindy Scott, Brookwood Whippets
BoB, A mAnA supporteD entry WeekenD
Judge Red Tatro, Redglen Whippets
Bos, A mAnA supporteD entry
Judge Rachel Gongre, Deco Whippets
In an effort to avoid all the fame and fortune going to his head,
Jethro will stay home for awhile to stay grounded.
No rehab for this Rockstar!
Breeders/Owners: Shelley Kruger ~ Fanfare ~ kruger@wctc.net
Joanne Boudreault ~ Forgetmenot ~ forgetmenot@execulink.com
Start the
New Year right!
The Greater San Diego Whippet Association
presents an unbenched Designated Specialty Show and Sweepstakes
within the Inland Empire Hound Club of Southern California Shows
at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, CA.
Majors are anticipated on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
in conjunction with the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Shows.
Friday, January 4, 2013
GSdWa SWeepStakeS JudGe
Pam Lambie  Tucson, AZ
GSdWa Specialty JudGe
Paolo Dondina  Italy
(BIS Judge at Westminster 2011)
Saturday, January 5: kcpS JudGeS
Breed: Joy Brewster,
Group: David Miller, BIS: Sari Tietjen
Sunday, January 6: kcpS JudGeS
Breed: Susan M. Carr,
Group: Susan M. Carr, BIS: Paolo Dondina
Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows  www.jbradshaw.com
Show closing date: Noon (PST) Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The World’s Most Expensive Whippets?
by Bo Bengtson
You don’t need to be particularly interested in art to have heard of
Lucian Freud. He was, until his death last summer at 88 years of age,
widely considered as the pre-eminent British artist of his time. His
thickly impastoed portraits and figure paintings, often nudes, created
great controversy in the media, he lived the kind of colorful life
(multiple marriages and divorces, dozens of children, most of them
extramarital, etc.) that artists are typically expected to live, and he had
the added cachet of being Sigmund Freud’s grandson. The family, in
fact, fled from Austria to England in 1933 to escape the rise of the
Nazis, and he lived in London for the rest of his life.
Generally considered grossly unflattering, his portraits sell for huge
sums and are as revered in art circles as reviled by many outside: his
2001 painting of Queen Elizabeth was described in some circles as
a “travesty.” In 2008 his huge nude “Benefits Supervisor Sleeping”
was sold by Christie’s in New York for $33.8 million, a world record
auction price for a living artist.
"Double Portrait" 1986
"Pluto Aged 12" 2000
Freud was known to be very fond of animals, particularly dogs and
horses, and what makes him particularly interesting to us is the fact
that he owned and painted several Whippets — and generally treated
them with a much gentler brush than his human models. From 1988
and for many years later he had a fawn Whippet bitch which he called
Pluto, and his long-time assistant and close friend David Dawson
still owns Eli, a fawn & white male, who was painted by Freud
several times. Eli is reportedly a great-grand-nephew of Pluto and
was a Christmas gift from Freud to Dawson. Poignantly, Freud’s last
painting, which he was still working on at the time of his death, was
of Dawson and Eli.
The Whippets Freud painted are obviously purebred, and I am
indebted to Joanna Russell’s breed column in English Dog World
for identifying their registered names. The brindle bitch asleep on
the couch with a young girl was named Affpuddle Lily of Copsebury
(Darquell Misty Morning x Travimas Mooncluster); she was born
in the 1980s and her pedigree is full of Dondelayo, Deepridge,
Samarkand, Palmik and Oakbark dogs. Eli’s registered name is
Darquell Dick Dastardly (Going For the Jackpot at Darquell x the
CC-winning Darquell Dizzy Blonde), again with well-known English
champions in the pedigree. Eli was bred by Jan Banyard, whose
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"Eli and David" 2005-2006
Darquell dogs are behind all the Freud dogs. Pluto’s registered name
is not known, but she also came from Darquell.
Whippets have often been used as artists’ subjects, but few have
captured their spirit as well as Freud, and certainly none have fetched
higher prices than these have done.
Bo Bengtson
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contact the Editor. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request.
ad submission: Submissions up to 15 mg in size may be emailed to the Editor. Files larger than
15 mg must be either mailed on a disk to the Editor, or sent electronically using a free service for
sending larger files like www.yousendit.com (contact the Associate Editor for details).
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deadline: Ads and full payment are due by the 1st of the month, for that month’s issue.
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September 2012
Newsletter editor
Christine Hopperstad
130 34th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
206.322.5872
cah@frontier.com
associate editor
Kirsten Hopperstad
206.325.7743
khopperstad@msn.com
annual editor
Wendy Clark
614.777.0124
dunberry@sbcglobal.net
North Central Specialty – Judge’s Critique
Thank you for inviting me to judge your fabulous Specialty!
As always, the venue, the hospitality and the quality of the
animals was top notch.
My general impressions of the entry was that movement
was very strong-- something which has been a problem
in the breed in the past. The majority of the entry had the
long, low ground covering movement that I love. Another
thing I was pleased to see was the condition of the dogs.
Muscle tone was overall good. All of my winners had
beautiful breed type, proper movement, and the lovely
curves that make a Whippet a Whippet.
My only warning to breeders is to please not breed Borzoi
heads on Whippets. I did see many entries with very
refined, narrow heads with almond shaped eyes. These
are Borzoi heads!
by Karen Dumke
Many of the classes, especially the puppy classes, Bred
By Dog class and the Open bitch class were outstanding
classes with unbelievable quality. Many entries who did not
place could easily have won on another day. I had to split
hairs to make my final decision.
The Veteran classes and Best of Breed competition was
a joy to judge with deep quality throughout. My final
selection for BOB was a mature bitch with superb type,
correct feminine head and eye, lovely curves and stunning
movement/soundness.
Again, I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to put
my hands on your dogs and for allowing me to give my
opinion at this Specialty.
Best of Breed GCh. Snowcap’s Patent Leather
September 2012
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It’s time to hang up her hat...
GCh. Snowcap’s Patent Leather
(Ch. Wildcard N Snowcap’s Sovereign JC x Ch. Snowcap Taliesin Felicitations)
Our beautiful GCH. Snowcap’s Patent Leather has been retired.
“Patti” has accomplished more than we ever dreamed possible and has
provided us with a myriad of unforgettable memories which include:
#1
SBIS at the MIdweSt SPeCIaLty
August 2010
under Judge Wendy Gay,
and Group 1 under Mr. Charles Olvis
#2
SBIS at the MetroPoLItan atLanta
whIPPet aSSoCIatIon SPeCIaLty
October 2010, under Judge Robert Indeglia
#3
BoB at weStMInSter KC
February 2011
under Judge Age Gjetnes
#4
SBIS at the eaStern SPeCIaLty
March 2011
under Judge Cindy Scott
#5
SBIS at the north CentraL SPeCIaLty
August 2012
under Judge Karen Dumke
...and take off her dancing shoes.
Her outstanding accomplishments also include being awarded Bronze Grand Champion,
being a participant in the Top Twenty Competition at the American Whippet Club
National Specialty in 2011 and 2012, and winning the “Peoples’ Choice Award”
at the Top Twenty in 2011.
Our deepest appreciation to handlers Lesley Potts and Holly Eldred
for Patti’s many thrilling wins.
ownerS:
Harriet Vincent COTTONWOOD and Diane Reimer SNOWCAP
Our Friend the Dog
Editors Note: The following article appeared in a bi-weekly
magazine published by The Mentor Association in the early
1900’s. “The pur-pose of The Mentor Association is to give
people, in an interesting and attractive way, the information
in various fields of knowledge that they all want and ought
to have. The information is imparted by interesting reading
matter, prepared under the direction of leading authors, and
by beautiful pictures, produced by the most highly perfected
modern processes.” In fact, the entire 20-page magazine
was all about dogs with several breed articles and a number
of photographs (unfortunately nothing about Whippets).
The motto on the cover was “Learn One Thing Every Day.”
We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet;
and, amid all the forms of life that surrounds us, not one,
excepting the dog, has made an alliance with us. A few
creatures fear us, most are unaware of us. They do not love
us, do not know us, scarcely notice us.
Now, in this indifference and this total want of
comprehension in which everything that surrounds us
lives, where not the smallest sympathy has ever made
a conscious leap from one species to another, one
animal alone, among all that breathe upon the earth, has
succeeded in breaking through the circle, in escaping from
itself to come bounding toward us, definitely to cross the
enormous zone of darkness, ice and silence that isolates
each category of existence in nature’s unintelligible plan.
This animal, our good familiar dog, simple and unsurprising
as may today appear to us, is thus perceptibly drawing
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nearer to a world in which he was not born and for which
he was not destined, has nevertheless performed one of
the most unusual and improbable acts that we can find in
the general history of life.
When was this recognition of man by beast, this
extraordinary passage from darkness to light, effected?
Did we seek out the poodle, the collie, or the mastiff
from among the wolves and the jackals or did he come
spontaneously to us? We cannot tell. So far as our human
annals stretch he is at our side, as at present; but what are
human annals in comparison with the times of which we
have no witness? The fact remains that he is there in our
houses, as ancient, as rightly placed, as perfectly adapted
to our habits as though he had appeared on this earth such
as he now is, at the same time as ourselves. We have
not to gain his confidence or his friendship; he is born our
friend; while his eyes are still closed, already he believes in
us; even before his birth he has given himself to man.
But the word ”friend” does not exactly depict his
affectionate worship; he loves and reveres us as though we
had drawn him out of nothing. He is, before all, our creature
full of gratitude and more devoted than the apple of our eye.
He is our intimate and impassioned slave, whom nothing
discourages, whom nothing repels, whose ardent trust and
love nothing can impair.
Maurice Maeterlinck
The Mentor Association, 1918
IntroducIng Dylan:
Presence, style,
Attitude
A lcyon A Bit of Whimsy At morlAis
(Am/Can Ch. Counterpoint Jungle Drums, Can. FCH x Alcyon Tykhi Fortuna)
Thank you to Mary and Christine for letting this lovely boy
come to California. We love his looks and his outgoing
and enthusiastic personality. Pictured above at 11 months
of age, we are very excited about his prospects!
Look for Dylan to be selectively shown by Kim White.
Owned by
Frank and Sallie Richards
Fdrz@mcn.org
bred by
Christine Hopperstad ALCYON
and Mary Downing WHIMSY
Advertising in the 2012 AWC Annual
2012 AWC Whippet News ANNUAL
The time is near to gather your ads, candids, stories and all things “whippet-y” for the 2012 Annual!
PULEEZE follow the instructions below to submit your completed
camera-ready ad(s) – OR – provide us with text and photos
and we will gladly design it for you at no extra charge. Any
questions, just contact the WNAnnual Editor!
Fees still at the lowered rates set last year!
AD RAtes:___________________________________
Inside Front Cover Available ............................ contact Editor
Full Page Ad - Black & White ....................................... $ 125.00
Full Page Ad - Color ......................................................... $ 350.00
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, phone, email
and web 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!
Send legible pedigrees! (one dog per page) ..................... $ 70.00
Kennel Listing:
Includes kennel name, your name, mailing address,
phone number, email / web address.
If accompanying other advertising ..................................... $ 5.00
Kennel Listing only.................................................................. $ 10.00
NoN-CAmeRA ReADy ADs_ – PLeAse ReAD!___
We will gladly set up your ads for you ad NO extra charge, but
please help us by reading and following these guidelines for
submitting ads:
Your Words: Type your ad text or print it very clearly (so
someone besides you can read it) on a layout page. You can
include your text in the body of an email or as a Word doc
attachment. Keep in mind that short is sweet.
Your Photographs: Mail high quality, original color
photographs. Do NOT send color photocopies or injet prints!
Do not cut your photos. If you are emailing digital images for
your ad (or sending on a cd), the image resolution should be
300 dpi at the final size the image will be used in the ad. If you
don’t understand what this means, contact the WNAnnual
editor for clarification.
Indicate special cropping of your photo(s) using a paper
overlay or just specify what you want, like “dog only” or “dog
and handler only”. Do NOT put “post-its” on the front of your
photos. DO NOT cuT YOur phOTOs!
Mark 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 of your photos with anything. If you are including
several photos, number them and put corresponding numbers
on the layout sheet.
to ALL CoNCeRNeD:________________________
Ad Placement: DON’T EVEN AsK ME FOr A LEFT Or rIGhT
pAGE pLAcEMENT. This idea has gotten out of control. I won’t
promise anything, so set your ads up to work on either side.
Advertisers who wish to be placed together (or apart)
should clearly indicate, BY ADVERTISER NAME (not by kennel
name or dog’s name), who they wish to be with and in what
order the ads should be placed when sending advertising or
payment for ads. Every effort will be made to accommodate
these requests.
Your Stuff: All submitted materials (photos, cds, etc) will be
returned with the advertiser copy of the WNAnnual. Be sure
to put your name and mailing address on all photos and cds
(including candids), so they may be returned to you.
Your Contact Info: Be sure to include all of your contact info
with your submission and the best times to reach you in case
there are questions about your ad submission.
IndePendent WhIPPet ClubS: regional whippet clubs
are invited to send a one-page report on their 2012 activities to
be included in the Annual FOR FREE. (additional pages may be
included at regular ad rates) send your black and white page,
typed or camera-ready, and submitted by January 15, 2013.
Don’t be left out! CLuBS may also send a one-page summary
of their Independent specialty results, including a BOB photo.
Candids: candids! candids!! candids!!! We love ‘em!
Don’t forget to send your favorite candids of your whippets
doing their favorite things. chose the best of your best and at
the highest resolution you have available.
Submitting Your Ads: All ads must be paid in u.s. funds,
either by check (payable to “Whippet Annual” and mailed to the
WNA Editor at the address below) or via paypal or credit card at
http://www.americanwhippetclub.net/awcpages/advertising.
htm
note: All covers are reserved on a first-come basis / contact the WNA
editor by email or phone for availability.
note2: You do NOT have to be a member of the AWC to advertise in the
AWC Whippet News Annual.
DeADLINe for Advertising and Payment:
JANUARy 15, 2013
Wendy Clark, Editor
5088 Breckenhurst Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026 uSA
dunberry@sbcglobal.net / 614.777.0124
2012 AWC Whippet News ANNUAL
If you are sending CAMERA READY ADS, please read the information and specifications below.
If you are having a graphic designer do the ad for you, be sure he/she has this information.
CAmeRA ReADy ADs:________________________
Software supported: Adobe InDesign, Adobe photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXpress and corel Draw.
please include a pDF proof along with all fonts and images.
color files must be in cMYK.
PdF Files: pDFs are acceptable as camera-ready art, but they
must be save as high resolution PDFs (“press quality”)
with fonts embedded. If in color, they must be save as
CMYK. photos included must be 300 dpi.
Fonts: Fonts must be Type 1 or OpenType fonts. send the
fonts even if they are embedded.
parts, etc). I would recommend allowing 0.75” (3/4 inch) on the
bound edge for anything you don’t want lost in the binding.
bleeds: must be +0.125 (1/8 inch) on all sides (page size:
8.75” x 11.25”), however, original margin requirements still
apply (see above).
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.
Pedigree Section pages cannot be submitted as camera ready
black and white ads: must be submitted in grayscale,
whether they are hard copy or digital files.
don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions! ~w.
Color ads: must be submitted in CMYK.
DeADLINe for PAymeNt: JANUARy 15, 2013
Include proof: send a hard copy, JpG, or pDF proof of your
camera ready ad, so we know what it’s supposed to look like.
WnAnnual Final trim Size: 8.5” x 11”
MArgInS: Margins of 0.5” (1/2 inch) should be allowed on
all sides of the page for anything deemed important (text, dog
DeADLINe to sUBmIt CAmeRA ReADy ARt:
JANUARy 31, 2013
Wendy Clark, Editor
5088 Breckenhurst Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026 uSA
dunberry@sbcglobal.net / 614.777.0124
0.125” bleed
This file available as
“2012WNA AdvInfo.pdf” online at:
http://www.americanwhippetclub.
net/awcpages/advertising.htm
11”
A blank psD (photoshop) file
formatted with proper margins and
bleeds is available on request. Email
Wendy at dunberry@sbcglobal.net
11.25”
0.5” margin
8.75”
8.5”
Obedience Report
Monthly AKC Title report
August, 2012
By Irene Mullauer, National Obedience Chairperson
Here is the summary of the titles reported by AKC in July, 2012, combined. Congratulations to all! It is always exciting
to see new titles earned. It is especially nice to see that AKC has included the new Therapy Dog title in this report.
Champion
28 Agility Excellent Preferred
1
Grand Champion
5 Novice Agility
1
Companion Dog
1 Agility FAST Novice
1
Open Agility Jumper
2
Novice Agility Jumper
Companion Dog Excellent
Beginner Novice
2 Open Agility Jumper Preferred
Graduate Novice
1
1
Excellent Agility Jumper
2
1
1
Rally Advanced
Master Agility Excellent
1 Master Bronze Agility
2 Master Bronze Jumper
Master Silver Jumper 3
Field Champion
8 Master Agility Champion 8
1
1
Rally Novice
Junior Courser
Senior Courser
ONYX
13 Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 2
Coursing Ability
Master Courser
Fly Ball Champion
1
1
1
1
2
The above statistics and records are from the AKC so if there are any errors or missing data, please advise the AKC.
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Christine Hopperstad, Editor
130 34th Ave E.
Seattle WA 98112
From the Editor’s files: an unknown trio saying so long to summer!