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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 2011……….Lisa Costello, Donna Lynch, Cindy Scott
Class of 2012: ….Connie Brunkow, Russ McFadden, Kay Nierengarten
Class of 2013:…….Henry Heil, Christine Hopperstad, David Samuelson
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 .................................................. Gail Boyd, 919-362-4427
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
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@gmail.com
THE WHIPPET NEWS
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OCTOBER 2010
APPLICATIONS FOR AWC MEMBERSHIP
� Denise Sisneroz, 2309 Harlan Dr., Redding CA 96003
530-566-4592 Dsisneroz@gmail.com Sponsors: Sue
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COMMENTS regarding applicants may be sent to — Membership
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55779 — or emailed to: kay@northwindcatalog.com
WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS
Leah Perry, Round Rock,Texas
WELCOME BACK:
Scott Mazur, Los Angeles, California; Chirleen Michelini,
Santa Rosa, California; Wendy Montroy, Jacksonville, Florida; Kristi Osterloo, Tea, South Dakota; D’Layne Parker,
Kerrville, Texas; Joanne Parker, Max Meadows, Virginia;
Stefan Raghammer, Nossebro, Sweden; Beth Spina, Chicago, Illinois
LAST ISSUE, TIME TO RENEW
Susannah Bacon, Douglas Conrad, Georgia Cushman, William Dvorak, Wiebke Heron, Mary Lake,Karen Mlynar,
Alyssa Nordstrom, Susan Oace, Julia Pieper, Nancy Temple
Dear Readers,
The ad page last month for the lovely Whippet girl who
was Best In Show from the classes in Iowa had an error in
her name which should have read “Ch. Tangen’s Maverick
Red Planet”. Apologies to all those concerned, especially
Rachel! — I’ve included an article that was written by
Louis Pegram and that appeared in the 1970 WN Annual
about the early years of the AWC and the people involved.
— Please note the new ROM director Gail Boyd and the
new email address for Mary Downing, Breeder Referral in
the column to the left. — Barbara Henderson has written a
wonderful tribute to veterinary surgeon Tom Sooy who
passed away recently. He was a kind and generous friend
to many Whippet rescues in need and will be missed. — I
hate to admit it, but it’s taken me some time to get completely organized keeping track of those who get only the
online newsletter, so if you’ve been getting the upload
notices even though you haven’t renewed, that’s about to
come to stop. Pay up or miss out!!
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
S. Central Kathy Rasmussen
913-681-8929 harmonywhippets@aol.com
Southern David Howton 770-345-2120
DRWhippet@aol.com
Western Pam Magette, 562-598-8717
pmagette@solariswhippets.com
AWC SHOW CALENDAR
AWC 2011 National Specialty, 4/2/12—4/9/11
Lexington, Kentucky, Breed Judge Harriett Nash Lee
(Winsmith) http://www.awc2011.com
Southern Specialty Saturday, 10/23/10, Sweeps
Karen Roberson, Breed Madison Weeks; Friday,
Breed Luc Boileau. Sunday, Breed Patricia Murphy
AWC Support Sunday, December 12, 2010 in
Winston-Salem, NC for the Christmas Classic Cluster.
Breed Judge Paula Nykiel, Sweeps Judge Calvin G.
Perry. Friday Breed Judge Donald Gill, Saturday
Breed Judge Marilyn Spacht
OTHER WHIPPET EVENTS
MAWA Specialty Thursday, 10/21/10, Sweeps Rachel Amado, Breed Dr. Robert Indeglia
Greater Chicago Whippet Club Specialty Saturday, November 27, Crete, IL. Breed Denise Tatro,
Puppy & Veteran Sweeps Gail Wegner.
GCWC Support Sunday, Breed Harold "Red" Tatro
(no sweeps). Superintendent Roy Jones. Show
Chairs Shelley Kruger & Lisa Costello.
Greater San Diego Whippet Association Designated Specialty within the Inland Empire Hound Club
of Southern California Show, Friday, January 7,
2011, Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, CA. Sweeps
Judge - Mary Dukes (DELACREME) Breed Judge
Kathy Forbes (SKYLINE Beagles). Kennel Club of
Palm Springs shows follow: Saturday, Breed Judge
Robert L. Robinson; Sunday, Breed Judge Donna
Francis
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
Henry Heil...619-445-1777 henry@maverickranch.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
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President’s Message
I want to extend huge thanks to Sharon Sakson and
Joan Goldstein and all of their volunteers for their time and
efforts. From what I’ve heard and from the pictures I’ve
seen, the AWC and the Whippet breed were very well represented at the AKC’s Meet The Breeds event held at the Javits
Center in New York City over the weekend of October 16 and
17. The next Meet The Breeds event will be held in Los Angeles later this year and the AWC will once again have a
booth there.
Soon, if you haven’t already, you will receive an envelope from Cindy Scott with two important documents enclosed. One is the final ballot to select the judge for the 2012
National Specialty. Please be sure to vote and return the ballot to the correct address for tabulation. Please do not return
the ballot to Cindy herself. The other document contains the
proposed changes to the AWC By-Laws. This document is
not the full By-Laws but rather a two column document with
the existing sections of the By-Laws in one column and the
proposed changes for that section in the other column next
to it. If you’d like to see the entire existing document please
refer to the AWC website www.americanwhippetclub.net or if
you do not have web access call Cindy Scott (719-594-9974)
or me (505-753-6782) so that one of us can mail you a copy
of the complete document.
The Board has worked very diligently on the proposed changes to make sure that they comply with the incorporation laws of the state of Delaware (the state in which the
AWC was incorporated), AKC Rules and Regulations for Parent Clubs, Robert’s Rules of Order and the existing AWC ByLaws. If you offer any suggestions they must also fall within
the guidelines of these documents.
The Board wanted the entire membership to have
the chance to voice their opinion on the proposed changes
before starting the formal approval process with AKC. Please
send any input regarding the proposed changes back to
Cindy, me, or any of the members of the Board by December
1, 2010. We will begin the formal process with AKC for making these changes after that.
As you all know by now the election for setting term
limits for Board members was approved by an almost 2 to 1
margin. The disappointment as I mentioned last month was
that less than one half of the membership voted on this important decision. The setting of term limits is included as part
of the proposed By-Laws changes.
Dues notices will go out to all members next month,
make sure you send your payment by the January 1st deadline in order to able to vote for in the next Board of Directors
election.
Also don’t forget about the 2011 National Specialty
that will be held in Lexington, Kentucky. It isn’t too early to
start making plans to attend.
Be safe, take care and have fun with your Whippets.
Russell
LEARNING THE HARD WAY —
WHIPPET SAFETY
By Karen Roberson
My first Whippet “Paula” came to live with me over 20 years ago
and unfortunately I had to learn through a lot of mistakes about
Whippet care and I realize now how lucky I was that she was never
lost or killed. I didn’t even know Whippets would chase down game
until mine backed out of her collar to chase a deer and came back
injured. Paula went to the vet quite often in fact – I didn’t know
what reverse sneezing was or that she would steal dangerous
things out of the trash like light bulbs and razor blades. I didn’t
know a Whippet could sunburn or even how much she should
weigh.
We now have so many resources to give our new homes for puppies and placement dogs so I started making a check list - example
PRINTED BELOW - of things to discuss and to help new owners
with so they don’t have to learn the hard way!
1. Show examples of proper hound leads and collars and explain
how the Whippet can back out of ordinary collars and harnesses.
Show examples of proper fitting coats. Provide websites that have
these things available for sale.
2. Explain the importance of microchips, tattooing, etc; ID is critical. Explain what to do if the Whippet ever gets loose – posters, lost
Whippet website, etc.
3. Discuss fencing – explain that some dogs dig or jump and what
you can do if this happens. Never let a Whippet off lead in unknown area –even the most loyal calm one could be gone if they
see a bunny.
4. List of useful Websites: (plus my favorites for Whippet items)
www.americanwhippetclub.net
www.whippetworld.net has archived articles about many Whippet issues
www.whippet-rescue.com includes the lost Whippet page, frequently asked questions, plus adoptions
5. Whippets can be trash “hounds” – keep all trash cans covered or
behind closed doors. Whippet puppies can be destructive chewers –watch electric cords, pick up socks and any small toys
6. Make sure yard is clear of any sharp edged furniture with bolts
or screws that stick out and sharp low branches to avoid tears and
stitches
7. Discuss worming, parasites and routine stool sample checks plus
spay neuter timing. Show an example of a Whippet in proper
weight, show proper nail length and discuss grooming
8. I discuss what food has worked best for me and others and discuss picky eaters, over eaters and some food related issues.
9. Tell them about some dog/Whippet issues I have encountered
such as reverse sneezing, car sickness, Pancreatitis, separation
anxiety
After participating in way too many missing Whippet searches –
hopefully even small measures like this list of suggestions and references can make a difference. I wish they could all wear tracking
devices but until that’s a possibility we can at least educate.
A Tribute to Dr. Tom Sooy
03/4/52- 10/09/10
It is with a broken heart that I write this tribute to my
best friend, colleague and protégé Dr. Tom Sooy.
Tom touched the lives of those around him with his
warmth and care. His passing is a great loss to his family,
veterinary profession, the Whippet community and especially Whippet rescue.
I would like to share Tom’s background in Whippets.
Tom moved to the DC/Maryland area in the seventies.
He was interested in Whippets and was referred to me for
a Whippet. Tom purchased a puppy from the second litter
born at Whippoorwill. The puppy was named Ch. Foxcroft
of Whippoorwill and was a littermate to BIS Ch. Lady Blair
of Whippoorwill and Ch. Fenwick of Whippoorwill. Tom
always had a Whippet and even occasionally enjoyed
showing them. Tom also co-owned two Greyhounds with
me that became champions.
Tom became interested in veterinary medicine when
he helped me in my clinic. He decided to pursue a career
in veterinary medicine. However, after being accepted to
the University of Pennsylvania school of Veterinary Medicine (my alma mater) he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s
Lymphoma. Tom was twenty six at that time. Tom under
went treatment and went into remission. His treatment
saved his life but it resulted in unforeseen damage to his
heart and bone marrow. Tom graduated veterinary school
in 1983, twenty years after I did. I’ll never forget Tom
doing his first piece of surgery in my clinic.
After graduation Tom did a surgical residency in Massachusets and Wisconsin. He then decided to move back
to Maryland and set up a surgical referral practice. Tom
had a very successful practice till he became anemic 18
months ago. This was a direct result from the treatment
he had 32 years ago. He was diagnosed with a disease of
the bone marrow. The ultimate treatment was a bone
marrow transplant. Unfortunately after the transplant on
October 4th Tom developed complications and passed
away October 9th.
Tom loved the Whippet breed. Until recently Tom attended all the AWC Nationals and he could be found sitting ringside in the front row. Frequently he was called
upon to render veterinary assistance and did so graciously. He always enjoyed all of the AWC functions.
Tom was very involved with rescue and generously
donated his time and expertise to any rescue that needed
his help. Tom saved the lives of or gave a better quality
of life to not only the rescues but to many other beloved
pets. Rescue has lost a truly dedicated and skilled friend.
Tom was a very special person, someone we all will
miss. Tom may be gone but we were fortunate to have
known this generous and compassionate man. Tom
leaves behind his wife Diane, son Collier and his beloved
Whippet fifteen and a half year old Zipper.
Farewell dear friend, I know you are watching over all the
four legged ones surrounding you.
With love and admiration,
Barbara
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
Hopefully by the time you read this you will already
have the By-Law changes and the final ballot for the
2012 National Specialty judge. A lot of time, effort and
thought has been put into these changes and most of it
was done by Russell. Please take the time to read the
changes and send any suggestions you may have to either Russell or me by December 1st.
As many of you know, there was a devastating earthquake in New Zealand last month and the Board has
voted to give $250 thru AKC’s relief fund to be earmarked for the care of animals that have been misplaced, have no home or need veterinary care.
A few days ago I received an anonymous letter along
with $10 which I assumed was for lodging a complaint
against a member. The Board of Directors does NOT
acknowledge or accept anything anonymous. If you
have a legitimate complaint, are an AWC member and
want to file charges against another member, please
read the Constitution and By-Laws on the AWC website
at
http://www.americanwhippetclub.net/ for the procedure
on how to do so. Non-members may not file charges
against a member but can certainly address the Board
with their concerns.
If you have an issue with someone at an AKC event or
another competition venue that you feel is not in the
best interest of the breed or club, there are rules in place
for you to file charges that day and not wait until later.
Seek out and talk to someone on the event committee
and voice your grievance.
If the person that sent the anonymous letter and $10
would like to step forward and file legitimate charges,
please contact me. If not, the money will be a donation
to either Whippet Health or WRAP.
OptiGen® is a service company, an arm of Cornell University, established to provide DNA based diagnoses and
information about inherited diseases of dogs. An AWC
member brought it to the Board’s attention that OptiGen
is doing research on the Collie Eye anomaly and that the
“Longhaired Whippet” is listed as being an affected
“breed”.
The following is a letter that was sent to Optigen by the
AWC Board —
October 5, 2010
OptiGen®, LLC
Cornell Business & Technology Park
767 Warren Road, Suite 300
Ithaca, New York 14850
To Whom It May Concern:
It has come to the attention of the American Whippet
Club Board of Directors that OptiGen® has included the
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Whippet (Longhaired) as part of the study on Collie Eye
Anomaly.
The members of the AWC Board are very disturbed that
OptiGen® has opted to include this hybrid breed (proven
by DNA testing to be genetically the result of Whippet
and Shetland Sheepdog crosses) by the name Longhaired Whippet. These dogs are not a variety of Whippet
(unlike a Longhaired Dachshund is a variety of Dachshund) as the name implies. The AWC has fought to dispel the myth of this name for many years even to the
point of changing the Whippet Standard with the American Kennel Club in the early 1980’s to reflect what the
correct coat is for a Whippet: close, short, smooth and
firm in texture. Pure
bred Whippets do NOT suffer from Collie Eye. The AWC
Board of Directors has repeatedly asked the Longhaired
Whippet Association to change the name of their hybrid
to something that would remove the erroneous inference
that this is a variety of purebred Whippet. To date that
request has been denied. We would like to ask OptiGen®, however, to honor our request that the name
designation (Longhaired Whippet) be removed from your
website. We feel that the word “Whippet” should not be
used in the name of a designer dog breed and therefore
should not be recognized by OptiGen® or any other organization even as a hybrid breed name. However, short
of that this designer dog breed should be listed as what
it truly is – a hybrid.
Thank you,
The American Whippet Club Board of Directors
Cindy Scott, AWC Secretary
SHOW CHAIR REPORT
LEXINGTON 2011
Starting this month you should starting seeing a flood of information about the national for this coming year.
The website is up and working and can be found at http://
www.awc2011.com/
We have already had to increase our room nights to accommodate the demand so I think this will prove to be a big one!!
HURON, OHIO 2012
The National will be held from April 15 thru 21, 2011 at the
Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio with Judy Lowther at the
helm. Please visit the resort site at http://
www.sawmillcreek.com
EUGENE, 2013
I am VERY pleased to announce that due to popular demand
Sue Carbajal has offered to take on another National in
Eugene, Oregon at the same hotel we had in 2008, The Valley
River Inn. The contract is signed and the show will be April 20
thru April 27, 2013. The hotel will be going thru a renovation
next year and it should prove to be a great place for a National...AGAIN!!
More information when we get closer. THANKS SUE!!!
Cindy Scott
MEET THE BREEDS
(A huge thank you from the AWC Board to
Sharon Sakson and Joan Goldstein for putting on
a fabulous Whippet booth at the Meet The
Breeds event at the Javits Center in New York
City on October 16 and 17.)
Meet The Breeds was a spectacular success and a most satisfying experience for
those who were involved. Almost all breeds
were represented and they were visited,
petted and exclaimed over by THOUSANDS
of spectators.
Sharon Sakson did an absolutely wonderful job of organizing the Whippet booth with
beautiful works of art. In fact, our theme
was "The Whippet, A Work of Art". Kudos to
Yvonne Sovereign for designing the beautiful banner that brought the attention of all
those visitors to our booth. Sharon and I
brought bronzes, paintings and other pieces
of art to decorate and enhance the
booth. Of course, the main attraction were
the beautiful, friendly, patient Whippets
themselves.
Sharon did a masterful job of contacting and setting up
schedules for all those who brought almost a dozen Whippets to
the Javits Center over the weekend. Most of the people who so
willingly gave of their time and brought their dogs were "pet
people". These people and their dogs were wonderful ambassadors for our breed and never stopped talking about how wonderful it was to live with them. The average spectator coming to
the Javits was your everyday person just looking for a good pet
now or in the future. The "pet people" really connected with
them all. Any technical questions were fielded by Sharon and
me. They brought puppies, middle aged dogs and senior citizens.They brought them from every venue including racing dogs,
show dogs, lure coursers, rescues, obedience and therapy dogs.
They proved how versatile the Whippet is. They brought solid
fawns, reds, brindles, and partis of every hue including black and
whites. One person who attracted a lot of attention was Nancy
Bennet with her solid brindle, Remy. He was decked out in a
racing blanket and gold racing muzzle. Then we had people
whose names most of you wouldn't know, but if you do get to
meet them, please say "thank you". They were: David and Jill
Spector with Sunny, (the friendliest puppy ever), Craig Wayman
with Madison and Yardley, (another puppy who put on a great
show), Grace Chan with Lucy , Lauri Austin and Mark the photographer with Mo, Lori Muger with Trooper, Nancy Hamel and
Jeff with Rebel and Dixie. Jeff really did a tremendous job handing out fact sheets and then helping Sharon and me break down
the Booth and carry things, (a LOT of things, VBG), to the
car. We had breeders who sent their Whippets to help—Lynn
Kiaer who sent over Rain and Izzy from the her Deerhound
Booth, and Loretta McMullen who sent Sydney with Sharon. An
interesting point was that all these hounds represented the
breeding of many AWC members--myself, (way back), Sharon
Sakson, Chris Durance, Donna Lynch, Donna Miner, Kim Otero,
Lori Lawrence, Iva Kimmelman, Phoebe Booth, Diane Reimer,
Loretta McMullen, Cal Perry and of course many others.
Again, I want to thank everyone involved with this fabulous
undertaking.
Joan Goldstein
AKC MEET THE BREEDS
On an October weekend in New
York City, we brought smiles to thousands of children and parents, we
educated thousands of people about
our breed, we showed that Whippets
are great pets, therapy dogs, that they
are trainable and loving, we got the
word out about Whippet rescue, and
now thousands of people will recognize Whippets when they see them.
As we prepared, Rachel Amado told
me that her experience in organizing
Meet the Breeds in California was that
the crowds were very tiring for the
dogs. We took her advice and had
morning and afternoon shifts.
For a backdrop, I brought in drapes
of mauve and teal from my living
room. Yvonne Sovereign’s banner and
posters caught everyone’s attention.
Joan Goldstein has a fabulous collection of Whippet statues and art, and
we arranged some of them on our
tables. We also had Whippet Annuals, a guestbook, and a
photo album to look at but far and away, people wanted to
see the dogs.
The only other place the public has to meet different
breeds is at dog shows -- and we exhibitors are not at our
best as breed ambassadors then. We are focused on the
competition. At MTB, we could give them our full attention
and they could ask to their hearts’ content.
We brought extra chairs and asked the owners to bring
dog beds. I bought a cheap floor covering so no one had to
kneel on the linoleum. Then we pushed the table back and
put the chairs and dog beds in front. We had two to seven
Whippets at the booth, because the morning people never
left! They cruised around to other booths and vendors and
then came back. They enjoyed it and so did the dogs.
Joan was keeping informal track of questions. The most
asked question was: “Is this dog scared?” Coming in second
was “Why is his tail between his legs?”
Other common questions: “Why is he so thin?” “Are they
hyper?” “What are they like to live with?” “Did you rescue
these from the track?” “Do they like children?” “Do they get
along with cats?” “Are whippets a good breed for apartments?” “Are whippets good with kids?” “Do whippets require
a lot of exercise?”
Our people were well equipped to answer things like that.
Meeting thousands of people all day was exhausting! We
couldn’t get over how well the dogs took it. Even when they
got tired, they preferred to nap in front of the booth, with
their owners, rather than in the crates hidden behind. Taking
a walk around the event refreshed them. Owners reported
that they couldn’t walk far without people stopping them to
pet the dogs. They became “traveling ambassadors” for the
breed.
The AKC felt the event was such a success that next year,
they are renting twice as much space and our booth will be
twice as big!
Sharon Sakson, Paris Whippets
for photos check —
http://www.examiner.com/pet-life-in-national/sharon-sakson
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The 25th American Whippet Club National Specialty
April 2nd through 9th 2011
Lexington, Kentucky
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Spa
for info Jan Swayze Curry local show chair
whippet@duo-county.com
www.awc2011.com
web site ww
Mary Alderman
trophies high horse pottery
Jan Swayze chair
whippet@duo-county.com
205 Elbert Frankum rd
Columbia, KY 42728
Catalog ads Chris Watkins
cherche1@bellsouth.net
Golf tournament friday april 8 2011
Marriott Griffin Gate resort
Beautiful grounds plenty of parking convenient to ball room
Huge 10,000 square fooot ball room
and whippets.whippets.whippets.whippets.whippets.
EVERYWHERE!
EVE
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2011 RV Parking Request Form
Cost: $125.00 for FULL Week - full week is considered Monday OR Tuesday arrival through Saturday OR Sunday
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OR
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Blair
Millie
Kamada Whippets
Clockwise from top left:
Kathy and Debbie Davenport
“Blair”
Blair BIS/SBIS Ch Watch Me Frolic At Dengayle
“Ollie” BIS/SBIS Ch Kamada’s Instant Millionaire
“Burnie” BIS Can/Am Ch Kamada’s Krossfire, SC ROM
“Millie” BIS/SBIS Ch Kamada’s Million Dollar Baby, ROM
Ollie
Burnie
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Presentation of Kamada Whippets
Kathy and Debbie Davenport, DeKalb, IL
http://Kamada.homestead.com
Introduction by Dawn Carlson, Aeolus Salukis and Whippets, Milwaukee, WI
It is quite an honor to be asked to write the introduction
for Kathy & Debbie Davenport (Kamada). Meeting Kathy & Debbie has been one of the best experiences for me in both my “dog
life” and personal life. I met Debbie and Kathy in the mid 1990’s
when I was looking for a Whippet, after coming from Australian
Cattle Dogs. I fell in love with a puppy bitch that Debbie was
showing and brought her home a few weeks later. Kathy taught
me about the structure of the breed, the paramount importance
of shape, and the value of classic quality. Debbie taught me how
to groom the Whippet and how to present them. Debbie also
showed me the true meaning of friendship. They had been very
successful in Whippets for many years earning multiple Best in
Shows, winning Specialties, and having top ranked dogs, yet they
were so generous with their knowledge and their beautiful dogs.
Kathy & Debbie always find time to lend out a helping hand to
most everyone – from helping people find their first Whippet or
their next superstar, to fostering rescues, to being just good people.
I am very pleased that Kathy & Debbie have been given
an opportunity to share some of their knowledge with the rest of
the Whippet world! I know I have benefited from what I’ve
learned.
Introduction by Carol Willumsen, Willcare Whippets, Riverhead, NY
As I have not known Kathy or Debbie for years and
years, I have known them long enough to know they are my kind
of "dog" people. I have never bred to any "Kamada" dogs
or owned a puppy of theirs (this is due to my age and my living
arrangement) but given some youth and more property I'd have
a "Kamada" Whippet in a moment. I really got to know Kathy
when Peggy Newcombe died. After hours and hours of talking
about Peg and her dogs, it was apparent we liked the same type
of Whippet, interpreted the standard the same way, and if evaluating a number of Whippets would choose similar dogs. I have
observed the "Kamada" dogs at shows and they are always presented to perfection and though I have never been in their home,
I am sure they kept beautifully and are really "spoiled" house
dogs.
To be able to make this introduction of Kathy and Debbie Davenport is truly an honor for me as I feel they are both so
worthy and truly dedicated 'WHIPPET PEOPLE".
Interview by Eva Engvall, Tangens Whippets
I am pleased to present Kamada Whippets and Kathy
and Debbie Davenport to you: a very successful mother-daughter
team. Kathy is the long-term breeder, and daughter Debbie is
one of the top owner-handlers in the country. In fact, Debbie is
nominated for the Winkie Award for best owner-handler this year.
Debbie has piloted well over one hundred dogs (of various
breeds) to their championships including about 55 home-bred
Whippets. So when the November issue of Dogs in Review comes
out: Vote for Debbie Davenport!!!
The Davenports are an important part of the Whippet
community. Linda Larson, Plumcreek, says: “Kathy and Debbie
not only breed exquisite Whippets, they are also always ready
and willing to help out when needed: rescue, whelping Whippets,
and help for newcomers as well as old timers.” When Susie
Foznot, Winway, had bred her Ch Winway's Portofino of
Sportingfields to the Davenports’ “little hot stud” BIS/SBIS Ch
Kamada's Instant Millionaire, Kathy flew out to Los Angeles
to whelp the litter. We in Southern California are currently
admiring the result. Suzi Fosnot says: “I hold Kathy and Debbie in high esteem. They know dogs and pedigrees like nobody else. They spend countless hours with new people who
are getting started in Whippets whether it is a first pet or a
show dog. They share their wealth of knowledge to enhance
the breed and the breed standard. Receiving unselfish advice
from people like Kathy and Debbie is something that should
be shared.”
Some may have seen Kathy performing at the first
"Whippet-Idol" competition at the 2009 National in Atlanta,
where her foot-stomping rendition of “These Boots Are
Made For Walking" led her to victory. Kathy also performed
an original piece entitled "Whippet-Fever" at this years
"AWC’s Got Talent" competition in Arizona. Brave lady, you
would think. However, when it came to the actual interview
with Kathy and Debbie, their inclination to remain humble
and low key entered the picture. So here is the rather brief
result. More information can be found on their web site.
Q: How did you get started in Whippets and when?
Kathy: I have had Poodles since childhood. In the spring of
1981, I was at a dog show grooming away on my Standard
Poodle. Looking at a sleek group of Whippets set up next to
me, I thought to myself, “If I had half a brain, I’d have one
of those.” Little did I know how much that brief thought
would change my life. That is where I met Barbara Pendergrass (Rafina). Shortly after that meeting, I had acquired my
first Whippet. “Miss Ellie” didn’t mature into the “show girl” I
had hoped for, so Barbara agreed to give me another puppy
from her next litter. This puppy became Ch. Rafina Rhapsody
of Kamada, our foundation bitch.
Q: What is the background of your kennel name?
Kathy: My name: KAthleen MArie Davenport
Q: Describe your "ideal" whippet.
Kathy: I appreciate a nice moderate Whippet, not too large,
not too small, just right in the middle of the standard. The
same goes for length of loin, not too long, not too short…..
giving to an overall balanced look.
“SHAPE” is the keystone of the Whippet! A judge
can only award what is brought into the ring. A Whippet with
T.R.A.D. (tremendous reach and drive), flat back, shallow
underline, etc., could be just another short haired, running
dog. The late Margaret (Peggy) Newcombe of Pennyworth
fame, said it best. “A Whippet is not a Greyhound and it is
not an Italian Greyhound. A Whippet is half-way in between.
Any resemblance leaning more toward one breed or the
other is incorrect.”
Much time and effort has been put into the current
Whippet standard. I respect all of the dedicated individuals
that worked so diligently in doing so. I believe the new illustrated standard should be even a greater asset towards a
better understanding of our breed!
Q: Do you linebreed or outcross?
Kathy: We have done more outcrossing than linebreeding
and I believe some of our best dogs have come from these
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matings. That's not to say that we haven't had any success linebreeding as our latest champion, Kamada McDreamy is double
linebred on Ch. Kamada Krossfire. However, many of our most
influential dogs have come from outcrossed parents. I have a
great respect for those few U.S. breeders that can put together
many generations of close breedings and come out on top. Debbie and I try to pair up individuals that compliment each other.
If it happens that a linebred male has the asset that the bitch
needs, than all the better. More often than not, the
"complementary" partner for our bitches is usually an outcross.
Q: Your best Whippets in the past?
Debbie: Our first group winning, Best In Show winning and top
ten Whippet was Am/Can Ch. Kamada Krossfire, SC, CGC, ROM
(Ch Pennyworth Peter Cottontail x Ch Kamada Metallica).
“Burnie” finished his championship at seven months and his
pedigree is in all of our dogs. In our opinion, he was the epitome of breed type and balance. Among his 18 champion get are
two Best In Show winners. One of them is BIS/SBIS Ch
Kamada’s Million Dollar Baby, ROM. “Millie” not only had a stellar show career, but was also an outstanding producer. Her puppies have been awarded many specialty wins including Winners
Bitch at the 2009 AWC National Specialty and Best Puppy at the
2007 AWC National Specialty. She is also the dam of BIS/SBIS
Ch Kamada’s A Million Dreams and BIS/SBIS Ch Kamada’s Instant Millionaire. At 2½ years old, “Ollie” has sired eight beautiful litters including multiple Best of Breed winning and group
placing puppies, and Best Puppy at the 2010 AWC National Specialty.
Kathy: Of course we cannot complete this answer without mentioning our beautiful “Blair”, aka BIS/SBIS Ch Watch Me Frolic at
DenGayle. We will be forever grateful to Jeanne Lambertsen and
Pam Murphy for allowing Blair to grace our home for twelve
wonderful years. We miss her everyday!
Q: Your plans for the Future?
Kathy & Debbie: We really don’t have any definite plans. We
will continue to enjoy our dogs, show when and where we can,
and breed a litter once in awhile. We do have some ideas of
future planned litters and are anxiously awaiting the first litter
out of our “Louise” (BIS/SBIS Ch Kamada’s A Million Dreams).
Q: How do you select buyers for your Whippets?
Kathy & Debbie: Those who are approved for a Kamada
puppy become part of our “extended family”. Because we work
from home, we are also able to offer occasional “Whippet sitting” for the ones that live close. We prefer a potential buyer
that wants a “family” companion as to one that wishes for a top
winning show dog. We want our Whippets to be someone’s pet
first and foremost. We have sold some beautiful dogs to our
close friends that have grown into wonderful, successful show
dogs, but we do prefer to sell our puppies as companions. The
activities that the families do with our puppies, whether it be
conformation, obedience, agility, lure coursing, or racing, is icing
on the cake for us.
We are adamant that a buyer must have ample amount
of time to attend and raise a puppy. After the initial email or
phone call, we arrange a visit when the potential buyer (and
their family) would come over, sit and talk, and play with the
Whippets. We observe how the entire family interacts with our
Whippets. We get a feeling for what the folks are like and use
our gut feeling. Also, buyers must have a fenced in yard to be
able to give Whippets the proper amount of exercise.
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Q: How do you support your Whippets?
Kathy & Debbie: We have been blessed to have a successful grooming business out of our home. Our shop is
open 5-6 days a week and between the two of us, we
groom 8-10 dogs a day.
Q: I have heard many nice comments on Kathy as a
judge.
Kathy: I was licensed to judge in 1999. I judge all Poodles,
Dalmatians, Whippets, and Junior Showmanship. I love
judging. Of course, one can only make two or three people
happy at any given show. My dream is to one day judge
overseas.
Q: Your thoughts on the International Whippet?
Kathy: I was very fortunate to travel to Stockholm with
Claire Newcombe, in July 2008, to the World Show and the
Whippet Congress. It was to date, the biggest highlight of
my life in purebred dogs. I thought I would see mostly
small, curvatious, English-type Whippets over there. But, to
my surprise, the breed has become somewhat "Americanized". Many were larger, longer
and had flatter top-lines than I had expected. It just shows
how much influence the American breeders have had on the
Europeans.
Q: Any advice to the novice and future Whippet
breeder?
Kathy & Debbie: Study the breed standard and form your
own image as to what you desire in a Whippet. Talk to a lot
of people and a lot of breeders. Find someone you are comfortable with to be your mentor. Take the time to learn the
breed. Attend specialties, especially the National, and attend lure coursing and racing events. Learn why the breed
is built the way it is and learn the functional side of the
breed.
Q: Anything you would like to add?
Kathy: I spent nearly my entire life with dogs, raising,
training, breeding, grooming, etc. The list goes on and on. I
have owned 23 (I think) different breeds of dog in my life.
The people I have met, the experiences I have had, would
fill volumes. I truly don't think I would be where I am today
had it not been for the many wonderful people that have
touched my life. Dogs and dog-related hobbies take a lot of
energy and financial stability, of which I am running out of.
If it were not for friends that share our interest and activities, there would be no point in continuing.
I don't really remember any "one" person as a mentor. I
have been blessed with a multitude of friends for all levels
of knowledge in so many different fields. I also love to read
and have a great interest in the 'veterinary sciences".
A SE P TE M BE R TO RE M E M BE R
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IN AKC HISToRy WITH A CAREER
ToTAL oF 28 BESTS IN SHoW
5 ALL BREED BESTS IN SHOW
AND AN ALL HOUND BEST IN SHOW
BEST IN SHOW
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Judge: Mr. Carl Gomes
Breed and Group Judge: Mr. Richard Byrd
BEST IN SHOW
Central New Jersey Hound Association
Judge: Mr. William Potter II
American Whippet Club Supported Entry
Breed Judge: Ms Debra Thornton
BEST IN SHOW
Bonneville Basin Kennel Club (1)
Judge: Mrs. Faye Strauss
Breed and Group Judge: Mrs. Joan Lester
BEST IN SHOW
Bonneville Basin Kennel Club (2)
Judge: Mrs. Joan Lester
Group Judge: Mr. Everett Dean Jr
Breed Judge: Mrs. Edith Tichenor Hanson
BEST IN SHOW
Gallatin Dog Club
Judge: Mr. Frank Washabaugh
Group Judge: Mrs. Monica Canestrini
Breed Judge: Mr. Lester Mapes
BEST IN SHOW
Helena Montana Kennel Club
Judge: Mr. William Bergum
Breed and Group Judge: Mrs. Barbara Alderman
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THE HISTORY AND OPERATION OF THE AWC
by: Louis Pegram, Secretary
The American Whippet Club is a member of the American Kennel
Club, The American Kennel Club membership consists of approved
breed clubs, show-giving clubs, and dog training clubs. The American Whippet Club is the "parent" club for all Whippets registered
with the American Kennel Club. The Constitution and By-Laws of
the American Whippet Club, as well as the Whippet Standard of
the Breed, are approved by the American Kennel Club. Any
changes made in the Constitution and By-Laws or the Whippet
Standard of the Breed must be first approved by the necessary
majority of the Board of Directors of the American Whippet Club,
then forwarded to the American Kennel Club for approval before
being sent to the membership of the American Whippet Club who
must also give a 2/3's majority vote of those responding to the
recommended changes. This same policy applies to all "parent"
clubs who are members of the American Kennel Club.
The first available records on American Whippet Club activities
start with 1930. Records during the period 1930 through 1934 are
extremely vague with very high turn-over of officers and membership. Total membership at that time was less than 20 members.
1935 through 1945 saw the American Whippet Club operating effectively as a small group under the leadership of Miss Julia
Shearer, Miss Judith Shearer, Mr. Harry Peters, Jr., and Mr. Edward T. Nash. Numerous members and officers during this period
were prominent in pure-bred dog activities but their actual interest
in Whippets was extremely limited. Major emphasis by the American Whippet Club during this ten-year period was the operation of
one major specialty show held in a location most convenient to the
majority of Whippet owners living in the East.
1946 through 1953 marked a period of close association between
the American Whippet Club and the Greyhound Club of America.
Mr. William Brainard and Mr. James A. Farrell, both extremely active in Greyhounds, acted as officers of the American Whippet Club
at times during this period. These two parent clubs often held joint
specialties. Membership grew only slightly during this period with
major emphasis on one major eastern specialty each year and
donations to certain worthy causes. Better known member Whippet owners who were active with the breed during this period
were Mrs. Theodore Pedersen, Mr. Frank Tuffley, Mrs. George
Anderson, Mr. Donald Hostetter, Mr. Louis Pegram, Mrs. Margaret
Raynor Newcombe, and Mr. and Mrs. Potter Wear.
1954 through 1960 was the period when the American Whippet
Club began actively moving from an eastern organization towards
recognizing the needs of the Whippet on a national basis. During
this period, the Board of Directors was increased from seven to
nine members, and Board members included individuals living
other than in the eastern portion of the U.S.A. The annual eastern
specialty concept was expanded so there was an American Whippet Club specialty held in the East, Midwest, and on the West
Coast. The Constitution and By-Laws were also slightly altered to
better cover the constant increase of Whippet population and ownership in all parts of America.
1956 saw the start of the Whippet News under the editorship of
Louis Pegram who after one year turned the responsibility over to
Mrs. Eugene Jacobs. Whippet racing again became a major factor
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with many members of the American Whippet Club. The first
successful race meeting since the 1940's was held at the International Kennel Club Show, Chicago, Illinois, with Mrs. Wendell
T. Howell representing the California group and Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Jacobs heading a small group from central Illinois. The
American Whippet Club Board of Directors was divided for several years in recognizing Whippet racing, as the American Kennel Club does not support racing of any type. Most of the people racing Whippets at this time were members of the American Whippet Club. After three years, the Board of Directors
approved Louis Pegram to draw up Rules and Regulations for
National Whippet Racing, leaving the supervision of these rules
to the various groups who wished to race Whippets.
Additional Whippet owners taking extremely active parts in
American Whippet Club activities during this period were Mrs.
Philip (Betty) Fell, Mrs. Wendell Howell, Mr. Calvin Perry, Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eyles, and Mrs.
Pearl Baumgartner.
1960-70 was the true expansion period of the American Whippet Club. The membership at the end of 1970 exceeded 200
members. New Constitution and By-Laws were drawn up and
approved by the American Kennel Club. The program of approved shows were expanded to three sectional specialties of
equal importance and nine American Whippet Club supported
entry shows. The Whippet News moved to California under the
editorship of Mrs. Christine Cormany, a long- time member of
the American Whippet Club and the daughter of Mr. James
Young, one of the true pioneers of Whippets used for show and
race purposes in the United States and Canada. Whippet owners new to the membership of the American Whippet Club and
extremely active in the operation of this organization are Mr.
Victor Renner, Mrs. Clare Hodge, Mr. William Schmick, Mrs.
Dorothea Hastings, Mrs. Joan Frailey, Mrs. Mary Beth Arthur,
Mrs. Day Backman, Jr., and Mr. Joseph Pinkosz.
Membership in the American Whippet Club is open to all Whippet owners endorsed by two members of the American Whippet Club in good standing and approved by the Board of Directors. The American Whippet Club welcomes all sincere conscientious Whippet owners as members, but recommends that
they first thoroughly read and digest the following objectives of
the American Whippet Club before requesting membership:
•
to unite those people interested in the breeding, showing,
racing, coursing and generally improving the breed of
Whippet for the purpose of exerting effectually a combined
influence upon all matters affecting the breed.
•
to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of
the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the
only standard of excellence by which Whippets shall be
judged.
•
to promote and maintain a high standard of conduct in the
transaction of all business connected with the breeding of
the Whippet.
•
to conduct sanctioned matches, obedience trials and specialty shows under the rules of The American Kennel Club.
SBIS GCh. Counterpoint Painted by Bohem
(Ch. Bohem Bon Vivant x Can. Ch. Counterpoint Winning Colors)
No. 1 Whippet Male & top 5 overall*
—all before 2 years of age!
Viggo was shown four times in September, winning four major Breeds,
a Group 3rd and two Group 1sts, including BEST IN SHOW at the All
Hound Club of Bellingham in Washington under Sighthound specialist
Jocelyne Gagné, Canada (pictured).
* AKC Breed statistics through Sept 20, 2010
Scott Mazer • scott.mazer@gmail.com
Bo Bengtson
Br eeder S: John Ross & Trudy Taphorn
Handler: Paul Lepiane
Ow n er:
CO- Ow n er:
Viggo
Greater Chicago Whippet Club 15th Annual Specialty
GCWC Specialty: Saturday, November 27th
Specialty Judge: Mrs. Denise Tatro, Redglen
Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Gail Wegner, Windflight
Trophies: Mountain Cow Creations and Kemerly handmade beds
Supported Entry: Sunday, November 28th
Breed Judge: Mr. Harold “Red” Tatro, Redglen
Shows held in conjunction with the Lake Shore Kennel Club All-Breed shows at
Bloom Trail High School in Crete, IL, directly south of Chicago
Nice location, nice kennel club folks, great specialty and supported entry!
Please join us for a fabulous specialty weekend
following Thanksgiving.
Show Chairman
Dr. Lisa Costello
14855 Newark Rd.
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-1930
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Superintendent:
Roy Jones Dog Shows:
www.royjonesdogshows.com
Ch. Snow Hill Beatrix Soul Delight, JC
(Ch. Crossing The Rubicon De Sud, SC x Ch. Snow Hill Mind, Body & Soul, JC, ROM)
“Miss
Trixie
Delight”
Thank you Judge Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
for this major win.
Vicksburg Kennel Club of Mississippi, Monroe, LA
September 5, 2010
Handled & Presented by Gerry L. Thornton
Owner: William Dvorak
Breeder/Co-Owner: Susanne Hughes, DVM | Snow Hill Whippets
WRAP Report: Resurrection
By Brigitte Greenberg
The solid brindle Whippet named Denver was thought to
be dead. His owners had given up. A month later, they
were still trying to come to terms with the fact that he had
been hit and killed by a vehicle. But as Mark Twain once
wrote, “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”
Denver had gone missing on August 7 from his home in
Staten Island, New York, after he was spooked by a
neighbor's fireworks. A family member was watching him
and couldn't get him to come back. Denver ran into the
woods and disappeared.
Owner Lucia Houtas posted flyers, advertisements and
faxed businesses with information and photos of 1-year-old
Denver. She posted on Craigslist. She reached out to
people in the Whippet community, including New York area
Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP) volunteer Mimi
Dygert, who helped guide Houtas by phone in the search.
There were no sightings.
About a week later, a man named Jeffrey from the local
Department of Sanitation called. He had picked up and
disposed of the remains of an intact brindle dog on the side
of a road. The family was heartbroken.
“Considering there were no other responses to our faxes,
ads and flyers, we accepted poor Denver's fate, broke the
news to our daughters and tried to come to terms with
what had happened,” Houtas said.
In fact, Denver had not only survived but had been
rescued. After his escape, somehow the next morning he
ended up swimming in the 40-foot depths of the Raritan
Bay. How he got there no one knows. Two fishermen at
first thought they had spotted a beaver or an otter, but
quickly realized it was a dog swimming for his life. They
fished him out with their nets and brought the weary
hound aboard.
Without tags, a collar or a microchip, the fishermen
thought he might have been dumped from a boat and
abandoned. They brought him to the Perth Amboy Animal
Shelter in New Jersey. Among the animal control officers
who work there is Michal Cielesz. Touched by the fishermen's story and noting Denver's timid personality, Cielesz
decided that she would foster him at home for a while,
have him neutered and brought up-to-date on his shots
and then find a permanent home for him.
Through a friend of a friend, longtime Whippet fancier
Karen Roberson of Pennsylvania heard about the Whippet
in foster care who had been renamed "Oats." Roberson in
turn contacted Whippet Rescue, thinking that WRAP might
have some idea who had bred the dog and where he came
from. WRAP volunteer Dygert immediately recognized
Denver from the photos.
Dygert called Houtas. It was September 15, more than a
month after Denver went missing.
“She emailed me the photos and I was sure it was him!”
Houtas said. “I was absolutely floored by the news! Karen
then contacted me, gave me Michal's info and we had a
long, wonderful conversation about Denver's amazing
adventures.''
Houtas was so thrilled that she wanted to run out of the
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house to get him that night, but it was already getting
dark, so she and Cielesz decided to wait until morning.
“We met Wednesday morning and I was just blown away
by her compassion. She had taken wonderful care of
Denver. He was well fed and even seemed an inch
taller. To add to her kindness, Michal even refused any
payment. She said that seeing him reunited was reward
enough.”
Soon Houtas and Denver were driving home across a
bridge over the same Raritan Bay where Denver had been
found by the fishermen. When they got home, she brought
him to the backyard, and he saw the family's Whippet mix,
Dakota.
“They began jumping all over each other, playing and
licking. My daughters then called his name from the back
door and he ran inside. He pranced around the house,
hopping in circles and making sure that every- thing was
still in its place. After about a half hour of hugs, kisses and
excitement, he found his bed, plopped down and slept for
hours! When he woke, it was as if he had never left.”
Houtas said she and her family are grateful to all of the
people who got involved and helped bring Denver home.
“We are forever changed by the kindness that has led to
his return. We let him get loose in a world without a
microchip, collar or tags. He had nothing to help him home
but his distinct markings and the ONLY reason he was
returned to us is because he luckily found his way into a
chain of compassionate hearts. This was an incredible
journey that involved so many people,” she continued. “If
any single link had been broken, if anyone in this chain
were not as compassionate as they are, then Denver would
not be sleeping at my side right now. He is the living proof
that there is a great deal of goodness in this world and that
miracles do happen.''
What a way to finish!
(Ch. Euphrates de Sud x Ch. Wheatland Delta Dawn, SC)
New Ch. Wildhare Good Ride Cowboy
North Central Specialty
Winners Dog
Best of Winners
Award of Merit
Thank you Mrs. Lori Nelson!
Owner:
Dr. Lisa M. Costello
mtncow@earthlink.net
Mango finished with 5 majors! Woo Hoo!!!
Breeders:
Paula and Dwight Caffee
Wildhare
It’s a jungle out there
B in
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Ch Tangens Maverick Red Planet
Ch Winsmoor Maverick Cowboy Up! x Plumcreek HW Across The Moon
Congratulations to Fanci’s owner Donna Pardi
from breeders Eva Engvall, Tangens, and Rachel Amado, Maverick.
Fanfare Milestone Barefoot and Crazy
(Am/Can Ch Albelarm Debonair x SBIS Ch Fanfare’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)
Sire: Ch Plumcreek Hollowell Go Forth
Dam: Ch Fanfare’s Too Cute To Care
Jolie is shown winning Best Puppy in specialty under Breeder/Judge Lori Nelson (Wildfire). Jolie
also won Best in Sweepstakes under Breeder/Judge Jenny Boyd (Albeaim Whippets).
Breeder /Owner / Handler:
Shelley Kruger
Fanfarewhippets.com
715-325-5341  kruger@wctc.net
Co-Owner:
Joanne Bohl
Milestone Whippets
Beaver Dam, WI
Fanfares Two Kinds of Crazy
(Am/Can Ch Albelarm Debonair x SBIS Ch Fanfare's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)
Ozzie is pictured winning a 5 point major from the 6-9 Puppy Class under judge Reggie Nesbitt
the first day of the Midwest Specialty weekend. What a nice start for this little guy. He is the
fourth puppy from this litter major pointed!
Breeder /Owner / Handler:
Shelley Kruger
Fanfare Whippets
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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of Southern California Show
Friday January 7, 2011
Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, California
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in conjunction with the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Shows
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(SKYLINE BEAGLES)
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(DELACREME WHIPPETS)
Saturday Whippet Judge:
Mr. Robert L. Robinson, Phoenix, AZ
Sunday Whippet Judge:
Ms. Donna Francis
Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows
Show closing date:
Noon (PST) Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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October 2010 AKC Obedience Report
By Irene Mullauer, National Obedience Chairperson
Rally rankings 1/1/10 thru 08/31/10
Class
Adv A
1
Adv B
Exc A
Exc B
Nov A
Dog Name
Ampersand Airborn
Owner
Average
Qualifying
Scores
R Henery
T Lubbers/A Lubbers/J
Lubbers
R Henery
C Stone/B Lowans
J Pichette
C Gillies
E Feldheim
C Stone/B Lowans
A McNiven
N Anderson/W Brizius
P Renzulli/L Solano
97
1
94
94
93.33
91.5
86.5
86.5
86
85.5
77
77
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
5
6
7
8
8
Anlan’s Sierra Mist
Mama Mia Sky High RN
Agstone Fonseca Cosacos
Laurel Chase Leia Bug
Belaya Silver Thistle
Sporting Field Just Deal With It
Agstone Macanudo Ascot
Tcs Zoomerang
Galewind’s Life Of Reilly
Warburton Heart Of The Story
1
2
3
4
5
6
I Mullauer
K Couch
L Hayes/S Hayes
M Shanley
M Shanley/P Booth
M Shanley
98.67
98
92.67
89.5
86.5
84
3
1
3
2
2
1
7
8
9
9
Midori Days De Sud
Wolfram’s Mitzi The Celebrity
Wheatland Talltree
Shamasan Smokin’ Magic
Shamasan Lumos Solarum
Shamasan’s Lily Potter
Wildaspen’s Letz Do Th’ Wild
Thang
Amberwind Nasusa Wicked Moon
Dreams Charm Me
Karasar’s Jackpot
H Badgett/T Brumbaugh
S Holley/S Mallonee
P Younger
G Ball/K Kuper
81.33
80.5
78
78
3
2
3
1
1
2
3
Snow Hill Soul Unsigned
Agstone Fonseca Cosacos
Shannon Down Blazing Star
S Lane/S Hughes
C Stone/B Lowans
J Phillips
91
81
72
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
E Adler
P Younger
N Gordon/N Wascom
J Heffernan/d heffernan
A Andrews/B Henderson
L Hayes/S Hayes
L Hayes/S Hayes
94.75
90
89
89
88
85.67
85
4
3
1
1
3
3
2
7
8
Alouette Rdrunner Mucho Dinero
Dreams Charm Me
Mirage’s Stack The Deck
Seaspell’s Concord Point
Whippoorwill Mystic
Wheatland Talltree
Aaa Spike El Kandahar
Wildaspen’s Letz Do Th’ Wild
Thang
Grand Prix’s Golden Eagle
H Badgett/T Brumbaugh
C Maclean
77.5
73
2
1
1
1
2
6
4
5
6
Quixand Perstriatus
Bijoux Crystal Summer Day
Delcielo Solar Star
Nouveau’s Organized Chaos
Carry On Von Dutch
Majestic Jazz
Mooncroft The Wynn Of Claymar
L Statler/R Statler
D Buck
M Lu/R Lattuga
E Houle
L Wagner
S Heath/C Heath
J Trudeau/S Bender
99
99
88
86
84
82.67
81
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
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Nov B
7
Onyxx Dream Weaver
O Kowalsky/M Wills/L Weller
78
1
1
2
Bitterblue’s Living Colour
Wegner’s On The Sly
99
98
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
Anlan’s Sierra Mist
Shamasan Lumos Solarum
Karasar’s Jackpot
Shaldra’s Run Dusty Run
Shamasan’s Lily Potter
Watch Me It’s Tough To Be A
Goddess
Vitesse Deep Powder
Krislyn Cat Man Do
Flyn Dust Circe Of Carbeth
Atelier Moment In Time
L Garwacki/P Garwacki
C Austin/U James
T Lubbers/A Lubbers/J
Lubbers
M Shanley/P Booth
G Ball/K Kuper
L Sutton/E Sutton
M Shanley
98
98
97
97
96.33
3
1
1
1
3
J Thomas
L Costello/M Cutherell
J Cook/C Pearce
J Mellinger/R Mellinger
K Harwood
J Mellinger/R Mellinger/D
Henly
K Hilfiker
H Badgett/T Brumbaugh
C Gillies
K Lee/K Fredericks/L Anichini
J Pond
D Sisneroz/S Vernon
96
95.33
95.33
94
93.33
1
3
3
4
3
93
91.33
91
91
88
87.5
86.33
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
J Thomas
C Ellis
85.33
85
3
3
85
85
81
79
74
72
70
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
95.3
94.5
92.67
88.25
85
10
4
12
4
2
5
6
6
7
8
9
10
11
11
12
13
14
16
16
17
18
19
20
21
Sithean Aoife Of Flyn Dust
Summit Start Me Up
Shaglan Wildaspen Eastr Magic
Amherst Woods I Have A Dream
Surrey Hill’s Ripon Jewel
Jens Lil Miss Sunshine
Summit Ironwood Signorina Zetta
Watch Me O’Continental Light Of
Cottonwood
Belaya Sweet William
Mystic Run Strawberry Fields
Forever
Jammin’ Whatchamacallit
Shamasan Forever In Blue Genes
Shannon Down I Like To Move It
Bravado’s Jeronimo
Cove Creek Barcelona Nights
Abbey Boston Belle
1
2
6
4
5
Lucy Andrews
Dreams Charm Me
Snow Hill Soul Unsigned
Wyatt Of Dodge City
Amberwind Nasusa Wicked Moon
15
16
RAE
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A Andrews
L Wilks/D Behnke
S Honaker/L Crain/P Booth
J Phillips/S Phillips
S Orman/L Orman
M Hermon/D Seiler
J Hopfenbeck
A Andrews
P Younger
S Lane/S Hughes
d heffernan/J Heffernan
S Holley/S Mallonee
Obedience Ranking 1/1/10 thru 8/31/10
Class
Beg Nov A
1
Beg Nov B
1
2
Grad Nov
Novice A
Novice B
Open A
Dog Name
Owner
Qualifying
Scores
188
Snow Hill Soul Unsigned
S Lane/S Hughes
1
192
191
Sea Island’s Kimi-Kai Ala Breezy
Renegade’s Red Alert At Sea
K Cole
K Cole
1
1
Average
1
2
3
190.33
186.75
184
Renegade’s Red Alert At Sea
Dreams Charm Me
Maverick Cowgirl Chic
K Cole
P Younger
R Amado/H Heil
3
2
1
1
2
3
7
5
6
190.1
180.5
179.75
178
174.25
171.5
Waldersee’s Sydney Alan
Kenya Of Windyglen
Abbey Boston Belle
Devereux’s Evening Star
Halmarque Santa Cruz
Shantellie Countess Of Steel
L Corsini-Hebert
K Livingston
J Hopfenbeck
R Brown/C Brown/A BASS
J Honza
P Campbell
5
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
189
188.5
188
186.5
186
185.25
K Goguen
C Austin/U James
K Cole
R Lutz/F Lutz
K Marshall
d heffernan/J Heffernan
1
2
4
1
1
2
7
8
185
184.5
Woodslea Summer Breeze
Wegner’s On The Sly
Renegade’s Red Alert At Sea
Timbreblue Windrydr Biker Girl
Pawsable’s Calm Before The Storm
Wyatt Of Dodge City
Watch Me Will Wonders Never
Cease
Vitesse Deep Powder
2
1
9
10
11
12
182.63
181.5
180
179.5
4
1
1
2
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
178.5
178
177.83
176.5
175.5
175
174.5
172.5
172
170
Anlan’s Sierra Mist
Snowcaps Solari Quick Step
Agstone Whippoorwill Isabel
Summit Ironwood Signorina Zetta
Watch Me Our Bright Light Of
Runners
Shaglan Wildaspen Eastr Magic
Wolfram’s Mitzi The Celebrity
Shamasan Lumos Solarum
Endeavor’s Challenge The Wind
Indigo Shoreline Black Rose
Grand Prix’s Golden Eagle
Bitterblue’s Nestor
Endeavor’s Free To Go
Kamada Two Thumbs Up
J Thomas/J Williams
L Costello/M Cutherell
T Lubbers/A Lubbers/J
Lubbers
D REIMER/S Couzin
A Andrews
D Sisneroz/S Vernon
J Lambertsen
H Badgett/T Brumbaugh
K Couch
M Shanley/P Booth
D Noble
C Huff/L CAMPO
C Maclean
L Garwacki/P Garwacki
D Mcguire
W Tracy/M Tracy
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
187.5
182.75
178.25
Hasue Here Comes Trouble
Aaa Spike El Kandahar
Alouette Rdrunner Mucho Dinero
S Mullins
L Hayes/S Hayes
E Adler
1
2
2
The above Rankings are compiled from the AKC Awards Publication. Please forward any questions to
me at mull4291@yahoo.com.
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Christine Hopperstad, Editor
130 34th Ave E
Seattle WA 98112
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