January 2012 Whippet News

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The Official Newsletter of The American Whippet Club
In this issue
2012 National Specialty
information pages
NEW: Triathlon and
Versatility info pages
JANUARY 2011
The New Shape of the
American Whippet
– a review of the
Illustrated Standard
by Sharon Saxon
More On The Illustrated Standard
by Bo Bentgson
The Syndicate – 3 interviews
by Iva Kimmelman
The American Whippet Club Table of Contents
OFFICERS
Russell McFadden, President
505.753.6782, rlmcfadden@valornet.com
Scot Northern, Vice President
319.621.2982, nerfhearder99@yahoo.com
David Samuelson, Treasurer
651.454.4174, samuelsond@aol.com
President’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Editor’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AWC: The Official Poop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2012 National Specialty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cindy Scott, Secretary
719.594.9974, brookwood22@comcast.net
3655 Cragwood Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Board of Directors
Connie Brunkow, 217.431.8972, whippetwoman@msn.com
Lisa Costello, 815.695.1930, mtncow@earthlink.net
Henry Heil, 619.445.1777, henry@maverickranch.net
Christine Hopperstad, 206.322.5872, cah@frontier.com
Kay Nierengarten, 218.729.8003, kay@northwindcatalog.com
Class of 2012: Connie Brunkow, Russ McFadden, Kay Nierengarten
Class of 2013: Henry Heil, Christine Hopperstad, David Samuelson
Class of 2014: Lisa Costello, Scot Northern, Cindy Scott
AWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS
NEW – 2012 18th Annual AWC Triathlon info. . . . . . . . . . . 14
NEW – 2012 AWC Versatility Competition info. . . . . . . . . . 16
The WRAP Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The New Shape of the American Whippet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
More On The Illustrated Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Syndicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Advertising in The Whippet News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Top Performance Whippets: 2011 Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Obedience Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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
S. Central. . . . . . . . Kathy Rasmussen, 913.681.8929, harmonywhippets@aol.com
Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Latimer, 706.296.5489, latimer49@gmail.com
Western. . . . . . . Pam Magette, 562.598.8717, pmagette@solariswhippets.com
AWC Breeder referrals
Mary Downing, whimsywhippets@gmail.com
INDEPENDENT WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS
Whippet Health Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Beth Arthur, 414.355.4776
Whippet Rescue, WRAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Barbara Henderson, 301.490.6598
AKC DELEGATE
ASFA DELEGATE
Donna Lynch, 508.636.0705
Claudia Miller, f/k/a CJ Foxx,
303.424.5144
Applications for AWC m5.embership may be obtained either on request from
Membership Chair Jackie Hubble, 719.272.7037 or on the AWC website:
www.americanwhippetclub.net
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On the cover:A large, ceramic plaque found on eBay graces the back door entrance
to the Editor’s home, with a horn (and whip!) to ring in the New Year!
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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President’s Message
The first month of 2012 is mostly gone. I’ve always heard
that as one gets older that time seems to pass more quickly. I
thought that was just an old adage but in reality it seems true
even though time itself is measured by the same seconds
and minutes and hours that it always has been. However,
perception, not precise constants, is the ruler here. It is just
that there is just so much yet to accomplish it would be grand
if even the perception could be slowed down just a little.
The AWC National is now less than three months away. If you
have been procrastinating on making your plans to attend then
now is the time to get started. Judy Lowther, Cindy Scott
and Lisa Costello and all of their committee members are
determined to make this National yet another set of spectacular
events for the entire Whippet fanciers’ community.
The AKC Club Relations Department has the last (and
hopefully final) changes to the wording of the proposed ByLaws changes. I will let the membership know of any updates
regarding this project as soon as the Board is made aware.
A reminder to those who have not yet paid their dues; the
By-Laws allow a 90 day grace period from January 1st for
dues to be paid before a membership is considered lapsed.
Dues must be paid on or before March 31st in order to retain
membership. After that date the BOD can allow another 90
day extension but only for meritorious cases. “I forgot” has
never been considered meritorious - at least since I’ve been
on the Board. So, please renew as soon as you can.
Speaking of members and member households, for those of
you interested, 365 member households have renewed their
memberships as of January 1st. Please note, this number is
not the number of individual members who have renewed it
is the number of member households many of which have
two or more members living in them. The total number of
individual members is over 420.
On the same topic, please be aware that the membership
directory on the Member’s Only website is not the official
club roster. This database also includes the names of those
individuals who subscribe to The Whippet News but are
not members of the AWC. This database is not linked
to the official club roster database that includes the US
Postal Service addresses used for all official club mailings
which Treasurer David Samuelson maintains. Therefore it
is important to keep your email and snail mail information
current in both databases. Members are asked to maintain
their own information on the Members Only website but
please remember when you make a change there to send a
copy of those changes to the Treasurer so that he can update
that information in the official roster database as well.
On a sad note and as you may be aware by now, Ray
Parsons lost a lengthy battle with cancer on January 15th.
Ray was a longtime member of the AWC, an approved AKC
judge for Whippets and a good portion of the Sporting Group
and, of course, the “Ray” half of Raybar. Raybar produced
a number of English Setter champions and has produced
numerous bench and field champions and obedience titled
Whippets since their start in the breed in 1965. I met Ray
and Barbara Parsons and their daughter Cindy (Parsons)
Hatcher at some point in time about 35 years ago when their
family lived here in New Mexico and although I didn’t know
Ray as well as I know Barbara and Cindy, I always enjoyed
talking dogs and particularly Whippets with him. My deepest
sympathy goes to Barbara and Cindy and the rest of the
family on their loss.
Take care, be safe and hug those – both two-legged and
four – that you treasure.
Russell
Editor’s Notes
Dear Readers: Greetings from wintery Seattle! I know that many of
you deal with ice and snow every year but we don’t and we’re kinda
babies about getting around on slick streets and dealing with cabin
fever. The dogs alternate between being sacked out and dead to the
world and making crazed, wrestling battle runs through the house.
There’s lots of great reading in this issue including reviews of our
terrific new Illustrated Standard, reviews with three intrepid breeders
who’ve joined together to pursue successful multi-purposed
Whippets, and the always engaging and inspiring WRAP reports.
WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS: Cecilia Almes, Arvada, CO; Leila
Anichini, Andover, NJ; Deborah Hanna, Harrisburg, PA; Rita Riggs,
Tuscaloosa, AL; Kristine Thomas, Milwaukee, WI; Vanesa Herrero
Vallina, Madrid, Spain
WELCOME BACK Jan Leikam, Snohomish, WA; Julia Pieper,
Las Cruces, NM
TIME TO RENEW: Nancy DeChant, Virginia Hopkins, Marianne
Klinkowski, Johnstone McLeod, Kathy Mittler, Kathy Searles
May you all have a great year and lots of enjoyment and achievements
with your Whippets in everything you choose to undertake. Christine
January 2012
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AWC: The Official Poop
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
WHIPPET SPECIALTIES
Robin Exsted, 14232 Fairway Circle, Becker, MN,
55308, 612-483-1927, robin.exsted@anoka.k12.mn.us.
Endorsers: Kay Nierengarten and David Samuelson
As mentioned in the last issue of Whippet News, official
results from AKC shows are now published only on the
AKC website. No new results have been posted since last
month’s report. Results from the Greater Chicago Whippet
Club, held with Lake Shore KC, Chicago Heights on
11-26-11 were still not up on the AKC website by Jan. 14,
2012 (more than six weeks after the event!). No records of
the Greater San Diego Whippet Association specialty held
on 1-6-12 in conjunction with the KC of Palm Springs shows
have appeared as yet.
Anna Morison, 2827 Goodin Rd, P.O. Box 69,
Spencerville, Ontario, Canada, KOE 1X0 Ph: 613-6585893 Anna.morison@donamor.ca Endorsers: Harriet
Vincent and Lesley Anne Potts
Laurie Rusticus, 1937 South Orr Lake Rd., Elmvale,
Ontario, Canada, LOL 1P0, 705-322-8829, Lauric99@
Hotmail.com. Endorsers: Harriet Vincent and Lesley
Anne Potts
Sabine Salo, 4199 Deckard School Rd., Radcliff, KY,
40160, 270-877-5449, ratinawhippets@comcast.net.
Endorsers: Melody Joyce and Diane Guest
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
Arizona Whippet Association – 6th Independent Specialty,
Thursday 3/1/12: Breed Judge, Charles Roberts, Sweeps
Judge, Mrs. Mickey L. Polimeni; All Breed Shows: Friday,
3/2/12 AZWA Support: Breed Judge Jane Roppolo, Sweeps
Judge Gay Dunlap; Saturday, 3/3/12: Breed Judge Mrs.
Marilyn C. Spacht; Sunday, 3/4/12: Breed Judge David Peat;
Monday, 3/5/12: Breed Judge Nicholas Frost.
AWC 2012 National Specialty – 4/14/12 thru 4/22/12 at
the Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. Breed Judge Dr.
Connie Brunkow, www.awc2012.com.
AWC Supported Entry, West Springfield, MA – All Breed
Shows: Thursday, 7/5/12: Breed Judge TBA; Friday, 7/6/12,
Breed Judge Gloria Geringer; Supported Entry: Saturday,
7/7/12: Sweeps Judge Stephanie Mason, Breed Judge
Kerrie Kuper; Sunday, 7/8/12: Breed Judge Steven L. Klein.
It’s disappointing that AKC is not been able to post official
results directly after a show. Surely the specialty club must
have submitted a report to AKC prior to that time?
Bo Bengtson
AWC Top Twenty Event
You are invited to celebrate the 22th year of the Top Twenty
Event held Thursday evening, April 19th, 2012 at the National
in Huron, Ohio.
To pre-purchase your catalog, purchase posters and we
welcome donations, you can access the Top Twenty
website at: www.awctop20.com. You can also prepurchase catalogs ($6.00), posters 1990-2000, and 20002010 ($10.00 each) by sending the amount to:
Linda Waggoner
54653 Morrison Rd.
Bandon, Oregon 97411
2012 National videographer
ShowDogVideoPros will provide complete video coverage
of the spectacular 2012 Whippet National, including Lure
Coursing (1-day), Agility (1-day), Obedience (1-ring), Rally
(1-ring), Triathlon/Versatility, and Conformation Judging:
Futurity, Veteran Sweeps, Dogs, Bitches, Best of Breed,
Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Extended Generations Judging,
Non-Regular Classes (Veterans, Racing and Coursing),
Junior Showmanship and the fabulous Top Twenty!
AWC Western Regional Specialty – July 27th, 2012 in
Lompoc, California. Breed judge Mrs. Patricia Trotter,
Sweeps Judge Ms. Roberta Russ.
NEW FOR 2012
AWC Midwest Regional Specialty (2012 dates TBA) –
Thursday: Sweeps Judge Mary Alderman, Breed Judge
Kathy Davenport; Friday: Breed Judge Lawrence (Skip)
Stanbridge; Saturday: Sweeps Judge Patience Renzulli,
Breed Judge Iva Kimmelman; Sunday: Breed Judge
Bonnie P. Threlfall.
The AWC 2012 National will be filmed in Hi-Def. BLU RAY discs
will be available for purchase. If you have a Blu Ray player and a
big screen TV, you will be able to watch your beautiful Whippets
literally “larger than life” and with incredible detail!
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WE ARE NOW FILMING IN GLORIOUS,
GORGEOUS, HI-DEFINITION!!
And, of course, Standard DVDs may be ordered too.
Interestingly, the video quality of the Standard DVDs is just
terrific coming from the Hi-Def recordings. This year we will
be offering single dog video (on a USB thumb drive), single
class video (on a disc), rough cut video (no titles or music)
and our fabulous, premium, fully edited and titled, finished
DVDs as in prior years.
ON-DEMAND STREAMING VIDEO
Our recorded Show video will be loaded to a streaming
server for On-Demand viewing from the Internet each day of
the show. Please note that video is loaded AFTER judging is
over for the day. We will post more information about this on
our website closer to the actual time of the show.
VIDEO ON DVD
Looking for gorgeous video of this historical national on
DVD, with every dog labeled on screen by name, sire
and dam? Or, do you just want to see the dogs and the
people? No problem! We will offer a large selection of both
conformation and performance videos just like last year,
with multi-disc and Pre-Production Discounts! Watch our
website for more info: www.showdogvideopros.com
Show report
2013 AWC NATIONAL JUDGE
I am extremely happy to tell you all that Mary Beth Arthur
has been chosen to judge the 2013 National in Eugene
Oregon. The results of the vote from the accountant are
on page 7 in this issue of The Whippet News.
There were 334 ballots returned which is awesome
with 4 write ins, 2 with no names at all and 3 ballots that
were postmarked after January 9. Thank you for such a
great response.
2012 NATIONAL
The premium list is at the Superintendent and will be back
shortly for proofing. It should be mailed to all Whippet News
subscribers and all AWC members around February 1.
It’s only 3 months away!!
VETERAN SWEEPS We still need a sponsor for the Wine
and Cheese event that is held in conjunction with Veteran
Sweeps on Wednesday evening. If you are interested in
helping out with this please let myself or Judy Lowther
know. Thanks.
Cindy
SECRETARY’S REPORT
VOTING MEMBERSHIP
As of January 1, 2012 there are 423 individual voting
members in the AWC. These people will be receiving
ballots to vote for the class of 2015 Board election.
Per the by-laws, anyone wanting to run from the floor will
have until February 15th to do so.
“Additional nominations of eligible members may be made
by written petition addressed to the Secretary and received
at his regular address on or before February 15, signed by
five members and accompanied by the written acceptance
of each such additional nominee signifying his willingness
to be a candidate.”
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
If you have a friend or an acquaintance that wants to join
the AWC, please tell them that the entire application must
be printed and their endorsers must sign the paperwork
before it is sent to the Membership chair, Jackie Hubble.
Cindy
Futurity report
I am pleased to announce that Ms. Chris Durance-Watkins
of Cherche’ Whippets, has been voted the 2012 Futurity
Judge. The 2012 Futurity will be held in Huron, Ohio, on
Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Thank you to the six finalists: A. Tad
Brooks, Chris Durance-Watkins, Crystal McNulty, Pauline
Oliver, Charles Roberts and Susan Vernon for supporting
the Futurity with your participation. Crystal McNulty is the
first runner-up and as such would step in if Ms. Watkins
isn’t able to fulfill the assignment.
Per a vote by the General Membership in 2006, Futurity
entries must also be entered in a Regular Class. Enter
Futurity as an Additional Class and put the age division in
the Additional Class blank. Entry into the Futurity Class is
considered the individual nomination for that puppy. Class
divisions for Futurity are different than regular classes. The
divisions are as follows: 6 months & under 8 months, 8
months & under 10 months, 10 months & under 12 months,
12 months & under 14 months and 14 months & under 18
months. Contact me if you have questions about this.
Don’t forget, all puppies are not eligible for the Futurity.
Only puppies out of litters nominated by the breeder are
eligible for the Futurity. The 2012 Futurity dates range from
10/6/10 to 10/17/11.
Please note that the CERF examinations must be
completed prior to the breeding, and copies of the CERF
certificates for BOTH the sire and dam must accompany
the initial Bitch Nomination.
Please include the registered name of the bitch on all
correspondence. As always, I will acknowledge receipt of
all nominations so, if you don’t get an acknowledgment,
drop me an email. Best of luck with your puppies!
Kathy Slater, Futurity Chairman,
AWCFuturity@aol.com, 618-585-4677
241 Prairietown Road, Dorsey, IL 62021
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WHIPPET HEALTH FOUNDATION
Thank you to our recent donors:
Anonymous $30,000
Isabell Stoffers $25
Don McGuire $250
Carol Weber $100
Tracey Norberg, $100. In memory of Alice, our wonderful
Whippet who died Aug. 2011 at 15 months
old of an untreatable and uncuttable carcinoma.
Kellee G. Livingston $250
Book Review
AWC Top Twenty
Congratulations to the final contenders!
January 1 to December 31, 2011
Listed in alphabetical order
GDC. Ableaim Patent Pending MC
GCH. Bo-Bett’s Speed Demon
CH. Brushwood’s Moxi of Endeavor*
GCH. Cherche` Bearfoot Hooker
GCH. Counterpoint Painted By Bohem SC
GCH. Emerald’s A Thief In The Night SC
Keys to Top Breeding by Pekka Hannula and Marjo Nygard
GCH. Endeavor’s White Rose on Nysa Hill
Wonderful book! It contains interviews with 22 top breeders
of 28 breeds in 8 countries and representing close to 1000
years of experience. Some of
the interviews are like a short
course in dog breeding (e.g. the
one with Pat Trotter, Vin-Melca
Norwegian Elkhounds, USA),
other interviews are simply
outstanding entertainment. All
of the breeders have something
unique to tell. I have read the
book twice – all 343 pages.
GCH. Fanfare’s Cordova at Runners
We know these breeders
succeeded. But how:
inbreeding, line breeding or
out crossing? They all have different breeding programs,
from the almost mathematical formula of Espen Eng,
Jet’s Greyhounds, to the rather loose formula of others.
Obviously, a successful breeder has to have “an eye for a
dog,” be determined, and been breeding and showing for
a while. But what else is required? “Instinct” may be the
most common characteristic the breeders mention. Like in
any endeavor, the people you collaborate with – or live with
– contribute also.
GCH. Snow Hill Beatrix Soul Delight JC
If you are not yet convinced to buy the book, check out the
web site: www.topbreeding.fi and also click on the movie
tiny.cc/topbreeding.
Eva Engvall
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GCH. Festiva’s Lucy Is Fashionable Late JC
GCH. Hamrya’s Wicked Storm At Amberwind
GCH. Harmony’s Van Gogh
GCH. Kamada’s Happy Hour
GCH. Karasar’s Masterpiece
GCH. Karasar’s Par Excellence
GCH. Orion’s The World Is Not Enough
GCH. Snowcap’s Patent Leather
GCH. Sporting Fields Bahama Sands*
GCH. Starline’s Chanel
GCH. Victory Lanes Vote For Me
GCH. Vrymeer Delivers Unobtanium
GCH. Winway Million Heiress
*Past winner/ineligible
Joseph E . Miller, Accountant
1 1 3 0 1 West 37 th North
W ich it a, KS 6 7 2 0 5
J anuary 15 , 2 0 1 2
Ms. Cindy S cot t
Na tional Show Chairman
A m erican W hippe t Club
3 6 5 5 Craig wood Drive
Colorado Springs , CO 80 9 0 7
De ar Cindy:
I have ta bulat ed th e final ballots for the 2 0 1 3 Na tional Sp e cialty of th e American
W hipp e t Club. I re c eived 33 4 valid ballots w hi ch w ere compared to th e memb ership
roster you provided.
Those re c eiving th e highes t number of vot es are as follows :
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
#11
112
107
92
84
80
74
65
64
43
35
32
vot es
vot es
votes
vot es
vot es
vot es
vot es
vot es
vot es
vot es
vot es
Mary Beth Arthur
David Samuelson
Donna Lyn ch
Lori La wren c e
Lori Nelson
Pauline Oliver
Harold ‘Red’ Tatro
Ivy Pot ts
Karen Dumke
De nise Tatro
Kalen Dumke
Please le t me know if you need any further information con c erning th e voting .
Sin c er ely yours,
Joe Mill er
Jos eph E. Miller
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2012 NationalAmerican
Specialty
information
Whippet Club
THE NATIONAL IS COMING!! THE NATIONAL IS COMING!!
THE NATIONAL IS COMING!!
April 14th through 21st, 2012
Sawmill Creek reSort – huron, ohio
400 Sawmill Creek, Huron, OH 44839  800-729-6455
https://www.sawmillcreekreservations.com/V1WebControls/Custom/ResvDates.aspx
GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN, THEY’RE GOING FAST.
Go to the above website, click on “group reservations”, enter Group ID 194, Password 1085000177.
DON’T FORGET... It’s “A Walk Down Memory Lane”. Get those ads and memories in to Rhonda Gifford.
For info, contact her at whippstitch04@gmail.com. Remember if you advertised in the 1987 catalog,
your ad this year is at a reduced price. Memories are free, limited to 200 words per person.
Trophy Donations: LOTS of classes still available @ $65 per class.
Contact Jane Cooney-Waterhouse at caldantess@aol.com
Raffle Donations: contact Sue Rosenbeck at rosenbeckrsal@embarqmail.com
Catalog pre-orders: contact Debbie Cole at Decodogs@aol.com. Pre-orders are $20 each, $25 at the show.
VERY, VERY limited amount will be available for sale. Get those orders in... please...
Logo Items: contact Debbie Cole at Decodogs@aol.com.
RV Parking: get those requests in to George Hand, contact him at ghand1@nc.rr.com for information.
Agility and Lure Coursing premiums will be out soon.
Agility will be held at the Cleveland All Breed Training Center, 210 Hayes Drive, Cleveland, OH 44131
Lure Coursing, will be held at the Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W Jefferson Ave, Rockwood, MI, 48173
WRA Racing will be held at the Lorain County Kennel Club Show Grounds,
49979 State Rte 511, Henrietta Twp. (Oberlin), Ohio
The AKC Lure Coursing, Saturday, April 14, 2012 and the WRA Racing, Saturday
and Sunday, April 21 & 22, 2012 are “NON OFFICIAL EVENTS”.
They are held in conjunction with the AWC National, but are not a part of the official event.
For information regarding trophy donations for these three events,
please e-mail Judy Lowther at Pfyre@PfyreWhpts.com.
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American Whippet Club
RV Parking
cost: $29.00 per night  no hotel reservAtion reQuireD
ARRIVING
DEPARTING
person responsible for rv, dogs and all conditions during week and clean conditions
upon departure: (please print clearly)
Name
Address
City
State
Phone
Zip
Cell
Email
Emergency Contact at National
Phone
Cell
Email
Will you have a room booked at the host hotel?
If so room #
(Advise RV director upon check in.)
If no room is booked, please provide the RV director with a friend’s room #
Do you require handicapped parking?
 Yes
Name
 No
rv information
Make
Which side(s)?
Length
Sides
License #
State
All belongings must be kept within your designated area. Neat and orderly conditions must be maintained at all
times including clean x-pens.
Please make checks payable to The American Whippet Club. All payments must be in U.S. funds.
Mail to: George Hand
7301 Paddock Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
(Date request rec’d
Contact Information:
ghand1@nc.rr.com
Confirmed
)
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Specialty Logo Items
Item #
Description
Colors
Sizes
Type of logo*
Price**
PC61
Port Essential T-shirt
100% cotton
Aquatic Blue, Ash, Candy
Pink, Chamois Yellow,
Light Sand, Violet
small
to 6X
black printed
logo $20
PC61LS
Port Essential T-shirt
100% cotton, Long Sleeve
Ash, Lime, Natural,
Stonewashed Blue,
Stonewashed Green
small
to 4X
black printed
logo
$22
L500
Ladies silk touch polo
Black, Cool Grey, Lime,
Mint Green, Stone
ex-small
to 6X
embroidered
logo
$30
K500
Mens silk touch polo
Black, Cool Grey, Lime,
Mint Green, Stone
ex-small
to 6X
embroidered
logo
$30
F260
Hanes Ultimate crewneck
sweatshirt
Ash, Black, Light Blue
small
to 3X
embroidered
logo
$35
F282
Sport-Tek super heavyweight
full-zip hoodie
Athletic Heather,
Black, Navy
ex-small
to 4X
embroidered
logo
$50
3653
LAT - Ladies French Terry
V-neck pullover
White, Black, Brown
small
to 2X
embroidered
logo
$35
3655
LAT - Ladies French Terry
cadet jacket
White, Black, Brown
small
to 2x
embroidered
logo
$45
*Logos are placed on the front of the item, left side
**Items priced for sizes S-XL; add $2 each for sizes 2X and above
All items may be ordered through Debbie Cole at Whippet Crossing Creations, either through their website:
www.companycasuals.com/WhippetCrossingCreations/start.jsp with Visa, MC and Discover payment options;
or by sending the order form (next page), with a check payable to Whippet Crossing Creations to:
Whippet Crossing Creations
Debbie Cole
3300 Airport Road
Tioga, TX 76271
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decodogs@aol.com
Specialty Logo Items – order form
Qty
Item #
Color
Size
Price
Total
Shipping charge
Total Amount Enclosed
please check one:
Pick-up at the Show
Ship to the address below
shipping
Items will be shipped USPS Priority Flat Rate Box.
1-2 tee/polo shirts or 1 sweatshirt/pullover/jacket: $9.85
3-4 tee/polo shirts or 2 sweatshirts/pullovers/jackets: $13.50
Ordering more than these quantities? Please inquire for shipping costs before sending your order.
customer information
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone/email
payment
Please make checks payable to Whippet Crossing Creations, and send to:
Whippet Crossing Creations
Debbie Cole
3300 Airport Road
Tioga, TX 76271
decodogs@aol.com
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Catalog Orders
$20.00 Pre-Show | $25.00 at the show
VERY LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE
Pre-Orders MUST be received by March 26, 2012.
Name
Address
City, State and Zip
Telephone number
Email address
Pick-up at the Show
Quantity
Ship to the address address above
(add $7.00 to above prices)
Total Amount
Please make checks payable to The American Whippet Club.
Mail to:
Debbie Cole
3300 Airport Rd
Tioga, TX 76271
PayPal info coming soon.
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Catalog Advertising
The ads for the National Specialty catalog with be a finished size of 4.5” x 7.5”. The cost will be $60.00 per page,
for Camera Ready Ads, with one photo. Additional photos will be $10.00 per photo. All photos must be identified
on the back – DO NOT use ball point pen. Clearly type or print all information that you wish to have in your ad on
a sheet of paper. Please use high quality photos; they will be scanned before sending on to the Superintendent.
Photos printed on plain paper will not be accepted. NO ads will be accepted without payment in full. Non-Camera
Ready Ads will be $75.00 per page.
If you advertised in the 1987 catalog, you can advertise in the section “Walk Down Memory Lane” for $40.00 per
page with one photo, $55.00 if the ad is non-camera ready.
Also we invite you to tell us about your best or worst AWC National moment. That special win, or embarrassing
moment, etc. Limited to 200 words per person.
Make all checks payable to The American Whippet Club.
Please include a stamped, self addressed envelope if you would like your photo returned.
catalog Advertising
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone/Email
Breeders Directory
We will also offer a Breeder’s Directory that will appear in the catalog. The listing fee is $15.00. No photos or logos.
Kennel Name
Owner’s Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone/Email
Please send ads, payment and any special instructions to:
Rhonda Gifford
AWC 2012 Catalog Advertising
4821 E. Rogers Lane
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
Phone: (480) 710-3536
regaliawhippets@gmail.com
DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING IS March 1, 2012 – ADS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE RETURNED
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NEW – 2012 18th Annual AWC Triathlon info
18th Annual AWC Triathlon
The AWC Triathlon competition was developed to recognize whippets that excel in three areas of competition: conformation,
lure coursing and obedience. The 18th annual competition is open to all whippets entered in an eligible conformation class,
obedience class and lure coursing stake at the 2012 AWC National Specialty in Huron, OH. There will be 10 placement awards.
2012 AWC National Triathlon Rules and Scoring
The total raw scores for all three events will be added together. At the completion of all three events, the dog with the highest
point total will be declared the 2012 Triathlon Champion.
Conformation: Judge: Mrs. Rachel Rehberg Gongre.
A numeric score will be given by the judge in the Triathlon/Versatility conformation class utilizing the breed standard as a perfect score of 100. The 4 top scoring dogs will be ranked first through fourth place. The first place dog will be High Score in Conformation (HCS). This is not an actual award but is utilized in the case of breaking ties as described below. Upon receipt of your
entry form, entry into the Triathlon Conformation class is automatic. Dogs will be brought in as a group at the beginning and
end of the class but will be judged individually during scoring. Handlers with multiple dogs need to find helpers to exhibit their
dogs during the group portion of the class. Otherwise, you may handle each of your dogs during the individual inspection.
Lure Coursing: The ASFA trial that will be held on Sunday, April 15th, is the official AWC National trial and is used for scoring
this portion of the Triathlon. The base score for lure coursing is the total score from preliminary and final runs.
Obedience: The base score for obedience is the total points earned in any single-dog entry obedience trial class. NOTE: Nonqualifying scores are utilized in calculating the Triathlon score. Only one obedience class will count toward the final Triathlon
score and that class must be declared on the entry form below. For example, if you are entering a dog in the Veteran class and
Novice B class, you can only count one score for your obedience points and must declare it prior to competition. If your dog has
a title or legs toward a title you may not enter a lower class and utilize that score for the triathlon (i.e., if you dog has a CD you
may not enter Beginner Novice and utilize that score). If you do enter a lower class then your dog qualifies for, you will receive
a score of 0 and be ineligible for placements in the triathlon.
Bonus Points: The total of the raw scores will determine the final order of finish. In the case of a tie, placements will be utilized
for tie breaker points. Placements will be given points of 4, 3, 2, and 1 for first through fourth place in a four or more dog class.
Only 1 point will be awarded for a one-dog class, 2 points and 1 point for a two-dog class, and 3 points, 2 points and 1 point for
a three-dog class. BIF, HIT and HCS will be utilized as final tiebreakers in that order, used only after all placement tie-breaker
points have been awarded. The Triathlon competition is designed to reward dogs who compete in and receive scores in all
three events. If a dog does not compete in an event or receives a 0 score from an event, the dog is automatically disqualified
from the Triathlon.
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TRIATHLON ENTRY FORM
The Triathlon Chairman will handle the automatic entry in the Triathlon Conformation Class. Entries in any regular conformation class, obedience class or lure coursing stake are the responsibility of the owner.
NOTE: There will be a $10 entry fee required for the Triathlon. Please send with the entry form below. This must be received by the entry deadline of March 21st or your dog will not be eligible to compete in the 2012 AWC Triathlon. Make
checks payable to “AWC”.
Dog’s Call Name: _______________________________________________
Dog’s Registered Name (please be sure to include all titles):
________________________________________________________________________________________________
AKC #: _______________________________________________________
Owner’s Name:____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone [______] ________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________________
Obedience Class Entered: ________________________________________________________
Lure Coursing Stake Entered:______________________________________________________
Please mail entries to:
Dr. Lisa Costello, Triathlon Chair
14855 Newark Rd.
Newark, IL 60541
Contact Information: Dr. Lisa Costello • mtncow@earthlink.net • (630) 625-2019
E-mail entries are acceptable but a check and entry must be received (not just postmarked) on the date of closing for your
dog to be eligible for competition.
ENTRIES CLOSE Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 (same day as regular class entry closing date)
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NEW – 2012 AWC Versatility Competition info
AWC Versatility Competition
The AWC Versatility Competition was developed to recognize Whippets that excel in four areas of competition: conformation, lure coursing, rally and agility. The competition is open to all Whippets entered in eligible conformation, rally and agility
classes, and the ASFA lure coursing trial offered at the 2012 AWC National Specialty in Huron, OH. Teams may enter both
the Triathlon and the Versatility Competition.
2012 AWC National Versatility Competition Rules and Scoring
Teams will be given ranks based on their scores in the respective competitions. The ranks will be averaged with the lowest
total average winning.
Conformation: Judge: Mrs. Rachel Rehberg Gongre
A numeric score will be given by the judge in the Triathlon/Versatility conformation class utilizing the breed standard as a
perfect score of 100. Dogs will be ranked according to the raw score received with the highest scoring dog getting a rank of
1, the second highest score receiving a rank of 2 and so on until all competitors are ranked. Handlers with multiple dogs
need to find helpers to exhibit their dogs during the group portion of the class. Otherwise, you may handle each of your
dogs during the individual inspection.
Lure Coursing: The ASFA trial that will be held on Sunday, April 15th, is the official AWC National trial and is used for scoring
this portion of the Versatility competition. The base score for lure coursing is the total score from preliminary and final runs,
regardless of stake entered. The versatility competition dog getting the highest score will receive a rank of 1, the second
highest score will receive a rank of 2, and so on until all competitors are ranked.
Rally: Dogs that qualify will be ranked according to their class and then their raw score. Qualifying dogs competing in Rally
Excellent A and B will be ranked first, then qualifying dogs in Rally Advanced A and B, and finally dogs in Rally Novice A and B.
Non-qualifying dogs will be ranked by class with all NQ dogs in the same class receiving the same rank. Dogs that compete in
both Rally Advanced and Rally Excellent must declare which class they want to count for the Versatility competition on their
entry form. Only ONE class is allowed for Versatility scoring and must be declared at the time of entry.
Agility: Dogs must enter both the Standard and JWW classes. Qualifying dogs will be ranked in the same manner as Rally
according to class (Excellent, Open, Novice, in that order) and then raw score. Non-qualifying dogs will also be ranked as in
Rally. Dogs entering preferred classes will be scored in the corresponding class (Excellent, Open, Novice.) However, dogs
that normally run in regular classes many not enter a preferred class solely for the purposes of this competition. The raw
scores from the Standard and JWW classes will be added together and divided by 2 to get a final agility ranking.
Ties: For tie scores, each dog will receive the same rank with the next highest scoring dog receiving a lower rank depending
on how many dogs tie. For example, if dog A and dog B receive a score of 285 and dog C receives a 283, dog A and B would
receive a rank of 1 and dog C would receive a rank of 3.
Overall Placement: The ranks from lure coursing, rally, agility and conformation will be added together and divided by 4 to
receive the final score for overall placements. In the case of ties, raw scores will be used in this order: lure coursing, conformation, agility and Rally.
All dogs must be handled by their owner in each event (including conformation).
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VERSATILITY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
The Versatility Competition Chairperson will handle the automatic entry in the Versatility conformation class. Entries in any
regular conformation, rally and agility class and lure coursing stakes are the responsibility of the owner. Dogs must compete
in each event, not just be entered.
NOTE: There will be a $10 entry fee required for the Versatility competition. Please send this with the entry form below.
This must be received by the entry deadline or your dog will not be eligible to compete in the 2012 Versatility competition. Make checks payable to “AWC”.
Dog’s Call Name: _______________________________________________
Dog’s Registered Name (please be sure to include all titles, even non-AKC):
________________________________________________________________________________________________
AKC #: _______________________________________________________
Owner’s Name:____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone [______] ________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________________
Rally Class Entered: ________________________________________________________
Lure Coursing Stake Entered:_________________________________________________
Agility Classes Entered: _____________________________________________________
Please mail entries to:
Sharron Lane, Versatility Chairman
201 Neptune Dr.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Contact Information: Sharron Lane • (615) 418-7216 • mcrooers@hotmail.com.
E-mail entries are acceptable but a check and entry must be received (not just postmarked) on the date of closing for your
dog to be eligible for competition.
ENTRIES CLOSE Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 (same day as regular class entry closing date).
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The 2012 AWC Eastern Specialty
in conjunction with “The Celtic Classic” in York, PA
5 shows – 5 sets of points
Superintendent
Rau Dog Shows – www.raudogshows.com
dateS and judgeS
March 14th
– York Kennel Club – Joe Walton
– Lancaster Kennel Club – Debra Thornton
March 15th
– York Kennel Club – AWC Support Show
Sweeps – Todd Miller (Jomyr), Regular classes – JoAnne Buehler
March 16th
– Delaware County Kennel Club – AWC Eastern Specialty
Sweeps – Paula Knight (Templar), Regular classes – Denise Tatro (Redglen)
Eastern Tailgate luncheon – coordinator Hillary Frank: Whip_Hill@verizon.net
and the Raffle
March 17th
March 18th
– Delaware County Kennel Club – Rita Figg
HealtH CliniCS
Hearing and Patella, March 17th
Eye and Heart, March 18th
rv information
RV parking begins Tuesday, March 13th:
Whippet exhibitors will need to request parking by Memorial Hall.
Water and honey-doo service on Friday.
You’ll need to sign up at club table in the Toyota Bldg Wed or Thurs.
Shower facilities available 6am to 11pm
ContaCt info
Barbara Henderson: whippoorwill01@verizon.net
Harriett Lee: hnl4c@virginia.edu
Juanita Irvin: jirvin@umd.edu
The WRAP Report
It Takes a Village
Working to rescue a Whippet in need is often a collaborative
effort between WRAP volunteers and good Samaritans
or Animal Shelter staff. Part of being an effective WRAP
volunteer is cultivating the ability to communicate with
people from all different walks of life and with all different
perceptions of rescue organizations during an effort to bring
a dog safely in to rescue. Recently, our Georgia volunteers
were tasked with executing a rescue from a very unlikely
scenario, and the experience proved that dog lovers can be
found in every community – even in communities where
people are unable to care for themselves.
Late one evening on one of the last nights of 2011, a good
Samaratian noticed a new posting on Craigslist stating that
two senior Whippets were in need of immediate rescue
and contacted WRAP volunteers Lindsey Pence and Mary
Hawemann. Within minutes, Mary and Lindsey set up a
game-plan and made contact with the author of the post.
The author was a manager of an extended stay motel, and
one of the residents had been taken to jail, leaving her dogs
behind. Animal control had been contacted and made clear
the dogs would be put down if surrendered because of their
advanced age. Arrangements were made to pick the dogs
up from the motel the following day.
WRAP volunteer Michelle Legan arrived at the motel first,
and Mary Hawemann was close behind. The motel was
situated on a very busy street, and clearly housed residents
who were down on their luck, as well as people whose
substance abuse issues left them nowhere else to turn.
As Mary and Michelle arrived at the motel, they spotted
two Whippets being walked on a small patch of grass
outside. The owner’s boyfriend had been trying to care for
the dogs, but he did not have the means to continue much
longer. The man repeatedly told Mary and Michelle that he
did not want the dogs to go to animal control where they
would be “put asleep.”
by Lindsey Pence
As Mary and Michelle talked to the man to get information
on the dogs, Alex and Jack, they were continuously
approached by concerned residents eager to speak with
them. Word had spread that rescuers were on the way to
get the boys, and the residents were eager to share what
they knew about the dogs. It was obvious that they were
extremely concerned about their well-being. In fact, based
upon the conversations, the volunteers pieced together how
the residents really pulled together to make sure the dogs
were out of harm’s way. One resident, who was obviously
dealt a tough hand very recently in her life, approached
Mary and Michelle and explained that because she didn’t
have a computer, she couldn’t find a way to help the dogs,
which she also cared for and fed. She was the one who
asked the motel manager to post the dogs on Craigslist,
and the manager, a dog-lover herself, eagerly complied. As
Alex and Jack were loaded in the cars to be taken straight
to the vet, the hotel manager and many residents expressed
their gratitude and thanked the volunteers profusely for
taking in the dogs.
The boys were
nervous, covered
in urine and
appearing to not
be in the best
health. Many vet
offices were closed
because it was
the Friday before
New Year’s Eve,
but, after many
telephone calls,
a rescue-friendly
vet in Michelle’s
neighborhood
welcomed them.
The boys were
examined, vaccinated, and heartworm free!! The vet also determined that
Jack is likely 10 – 12 years old, but Alex is considerably
younger. While at the vet, Mary and Michelle began to
notice the remarkable bond between Alex and Jack. Alex
watched over Jack during the entire ordeal and was very
unsettled while Jack was taken back for blood work. It
was also noticed that the boys loved affection, but were
also hand shy.
Now settled in to their foster home with WRAP volunteer
Lindsey Pence, the boys are enjoying their new creature
comforts.
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The WRAP Report
Jack can be found on one of the many soft beds in his
foster home and loves his plaid fleece jammies (see right)
and laying in the sunshine. Alex can be found checking on
Jack or nuzzling his foster mom, and he enjoys being a lap
dog! The boys are very affectionate, but they are also leery
of strangers; however, they warm up quickly once they
learn the new person means no harm. They are looking for
a home together. In this rescue tale, the true heroes were
the residents of the motel who, despite their own desperate
life circumstances, rallied together to ensure that Alex and
Jack made it to safety. Their love for dogs, and for Alex and
Jack, was a uniting force and a common thread throughout
the motel, and they proved that in some rescue situations, it
takes a village to bring about a happy ending.
Lindsey Pence
WRAP Southeastern Regional Advisor
www.whippet-rescue.com, LindsUGA@yahoo.com
404-403-4466
WRAP donations may be mailed to:
Whippet Rescue and Placement, Inc.
c/o Jean Schroeder, Treasurer
17502 S. 750 W.
Wanatah, IN 46390
Donations
Northcoast Greyhound $750
Celeste and Larry Rapchak $200 in loving memory of Elvis
Joseph and Mary Haddock $50 in gratitude to Dr. Barbara Henderson
for all she does for Whippets and their owners
David and Kathryn Stofa $100 Thank you to Dr. Henderson for caring
for our dogs while we were away
Larry and Renee Steffy $25 in memory of Devo,
beloved pet of Sarah Krigman
Bruce and Jean Benjamin $20
Neil and Kathleen Ryan $300
Jane and Harry Kenney $100
Christi Shewman $100
Kevin and Elizabeth Sprouls $100
Stuart and Judith Bannett $250
Alan and Rebecca Andres $50 in memory of Daisy,
beloved pet of Douglas Palmeri
Ray and Janet Thurman $100 in memory of Misi (We miss her terribly.)
Dr. Karen Comer $400
Justin Giammona $50
David and Carol King $25 in memory of Brigitte Greenberg
Beverly Greenberg $50 in honor of Brigitte’s birthday on November 3
Barbara Henderson $100 in memory of Syl Rozny
George and Janice Ruschak $250 in tribute to the wedding of Natalie
Ruschak and Will Donalson who have two rescue Whippets
Continental Whippet Alliance $50
Robert Smith $200 Thank you to Lindsey Pence for finding us a
Whippet and WRAP wants to thank breeder LuAnn Orchowski,
for allowing the fee to go to WRAP
Eric and Tracy Pagnozzi $100
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Adoptions
Yvonne and Peter Viola of TX adopted Devo
George Pressey of KY adopted Carly
Neil and Jolene Difazio of ME adopted Turbo
Leslie and Lynn Jackson of WA adopted Louie
Nicholas and Melissa Breun of MD adopted Darla and Sarah
Sheila Shelley of MO adopted Mocha
Jo Vaughan of LA adopted Ribbon
John Stepek of IL adopted Foley
Andrew Lesser of DE adopted Sven
Jean Matchett of OH adopted Gracie
Valerie and Don Philippi of NJ adopted Djozer
Roger and Toni Picker of MD adopted Manny and Moe
Sandra and Joseph Burns of PA adopted Jack
Thomas and Jan Higgins of CT adopted Finn
Richard and Nina Haydel of TX adopted Flynn
Annette Tubolino of FL adopted Watson
Susan Feenan of PA adopted Bunny
Park Chambers of NY adopted Chaucer
Victoria Sheer of MD adopted DeeDee
Patricia Thompson of PA adopted Wendy
Phillippe Lannelongue and Sylvie Bartissol of LA
adopted Peanut
Richard and Susan Egan of OR adopted Monkey
Heather Robinson of IL adopted Max
John and Kathleen Fedorko of PA adopted Aiden
Jan Williams of CT adopted Renaldo
Eric and Elise Morris of NJ adopted Cairo
Kenneth and Elmina Stewart of PA adopted Lexie
Leslie Corsini of MA adopted Breeze
Andrew and Susan Morris of VA adopted Toby
The New Shape of the American Whippet
For those of us who love the Whippet, there is no more
beautiful creature on earth. Yet, we often have trouble
getting the image of the perfect Whippet across to new
exhibitors and prospective judges who are not familiar with
them. The creation of a new Illustrated Standard brings
clarity to the issue. Robin Barry provided masterful sketches
of imaginary Whippets.
The authors point out that the excellently written “General
Appearance” paragraph explains itself, and emphasize that
“fitness” is not optional. It is required. No fat hounds, no
hounds with flabby muscles: “…place significant emphasis
on the importance of physical conditioning…”
Size, Proportion, Substance: What amount of bone is too
much? Clearly, it will be necessary to view a real dog to
understand what correct bone looks like, but the authors
point out that we are looking for “equal parts elegance and
athleticism,” a great guide to keep in mind.
Those of us who breed Whippets in solid colors appreciate
the booklet’s emphasis that ‘color can affect perception!’
Looking in the American Whippet ring, the observer sees
mostly fawn and white or brindle and white particolor dogs,
mostly with white necks and white legs. These are splashy
markings and draw the eye, especially of the non-Whippet
breeder judge.
The new Illustrated Standard makes the point about color
even more strongly because the Whippet drawn as the
ideal has no pattern. She is a solid color Whippet. Even the
male who graces the cover is a solid brindle. Hopefully, this
will help in perception of the solids.
Next, the booklet tackles proportion with a very clear chart.
It clarifies that the length of body is equal or slightly longer
than the height. And adds a proportion that sometimes
puzzles outsiders: “Ratio of ribcage depth to leg length is
By Sharon Sakson
approximately 1:1.” Put another way: half of the Whippet’s
height is leg, half is body. The Illustrated Standard’s chart
marks the elbow; half the height is below and half is above
that marker.
This is extremely helpful because outsiders who don’t
know the Whippet often come to the breed with the idea
that they have very long legs. We forgive them for that
impression because our fully flexed Whippets barreling
down the homestretch at a course or race look like they are
all legs! But long legs are not functional. They put the dog
out of balance. Long-legged dogs tend to look like they are
‘scrambling’ on the coursing field. They are unstable and
unable to fully engage their power.
The authors point out that while the Whippet is not known
as a “head” breed, certain properties of the head define the
breed’s character. Changes to the standard in 2007 make
clear that the eyes should
be large and round to oval
in shape. The previous
standard described eyes
only as round. A judge
told me that every time
he came across a Whippet
with truly round eyes, he
put it up, as the standard
described the eyes that
way. Round eyes look
correct on Chihuahuas,
Pugs and Japanese Chins.
Clearly, that is not the look
of our Whippets, which
Robin Barry clarifies with
excellent sketches of
Whippet eyes. Among our
fellow sighthounds who
mention the shape of eye
in their standard, Afghans
should be almond; Borzoi,
never round; Ibizan, oblique; Pharaoh, oval; Saluki, oval. Our
new “round to oval” description keeps us in the same family.
The authors have also been careful to point out that the
meaning of “dark” eyes will be slightly different on a blue
or cream Whippet than on a black-pigmented one. This is
again a welcome clarification; Whippet fanciers have often
seen our pastel-colored Whippets dismissed for failure to
have BLACK eyes, which they genetically cannot have.
Did you know that a Whippet with ears at attention will hold
them like the wings of a gull? This was an eye-opener for
me. There is a drawing demonstrating correct “gull wing”
ear carriage.
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Even more important, the
instruction that “a Whippet
should not be penalized for
not ‘using’ its ears.” Along with
my fellow exhibitors, I am tired
of judges who throw their keys
down in front of our dogs. It is
far more useful for the judge to
learn what the rose ear looks
like when folded. Throw the
keys at some other breed.
Other parts of the Illustrated Standard are paeans
to common sense:
The breed as a whole has few bite/mouth issues. No need to
dig into their mouths as though they are Dobermans, counting
every tooth!
Short coupled or steep crouped dogs are more restricted in speed
than slightly too long or slightly flat dogs.
All dogs, hounds or not, possess a small divot in the topline
between the thoracic and the lumbar vertebrae. It is more
accentuated in dogs that are fit. This is not the fault described
in the standard as a “dip behind the shoulder blades.”
Whippets must have length, breadth and elasticity through the
loin, and if you come from a breed other than a sighthound,
this look will be foreign to you. Non-sighthound breeds tend
to emphasize “short” loin and close coupling; Whippets need
proportionately long loins to achieve the flexibility needed for
great speed.
The Whippet does not have the classic 90-degree scapula
to humerus angle of trotting breeds; it is slightly more open.
Toeing in is a more serious detriment to speed than
slightly toeing out.
Strong, well-knit feet are critically important, and they
look like a half walnut shell lying flat! Robin Barry’s
illustration proves it.
Another new piece of explanation I hadn’t heard before: the
smooth natural arc of the topline is analogous to the “curve of a
well drawn bow.” I’m not a fan of that theory because a Whippet
topline is above all things flexible, far more flexible than a bow.
The committee who came up with the new Illustrated Standard
deserves the thanks of the entire fancy. Take a bow, Phoebe Booth,
Mary Dukes, Karen Gibson, Tracy Hite, Iva Kimmelman, David
Samuelson and Chris Durance-Watkins.
Sharon Sakson
Illustrations by Robin Barry, from the American Whippet Club Illustrated
Standard, 2011. AWC members receive a printed copy at no charge; for nonmembers, it is available on the website at www.americanwhippetclub.net.
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More On The Illustrated Standard
What Whippet people have been talking about recently,
at least judging by those I’ve heard from, is the new AWC
Illustrated Standard. Elsewhere in this issue of The Whippet
News, Sharon Sakson is airing her views, but I’d like to add a
couple of things.
An illustrated standard sponsored by a parent club is a
tremendously important tool in helping educate not just
new breed fanciers but new judges as well. Many of
them have a very limited experience of Whippets, and an
Illustrated Standard can help them get a much better
grasp on the essentials. I wish all breeds had something
as beautifully produced and lucidly written as the new
AWC Illustrated Standard. We are lucky to have an artist
as talented as Robin Barry in our breed; her drawings
are wonders of beauty and clarity. The Judges Education
Committee is to be congratulated.
Most of the people I have heard from have a gripe of some
sort. I don’t agree with most of them. No, I don’t think the
“ideal” Whippet portrayed is modeled after a living, currently
campaigned top winner. Yes, I think it’s really clear which parts
of the text are the official AKC breed standard and what was
written by the committee, although an introduction might have
helped. No, I don’t think a few typos are anything to worry
about, since they don’t alter the meaning of the text.
I find only one error, and it’s a small one. The standard
clearly states that a height of 19-22 inches (in dogs) and
18-21 inches (in bitches) is ideal, and that disqualifying size
is anything more than one half inch above or below those
measurements. Therefore, obviously a height between the
ideal and the disqualifying is not ideal, and therefore not
“equally acceptable,” as the committee suggests. In practice it
probably doesn’t matter much, but a judge is definitely entitled
to penalize, but not disqualify, a dog that is slightly outside the
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by Bo Bengtson
ideal height, as long as it’s not more than half an inch too tall
or too small, in which case it must be disqualified.
What is important, though, is to realize that the interpretations
(“elaborations”) in the AWC Illustrated Standard are
those of a few breeders (three of whom are AKC approved
judges), and that other experienced breed specialists and
judges may interpret the standard in a slightly different but
equally legitimate way. How you interpret non-quantifiable
words is necessarily subjective. Exactly how much bone is
“moderate bone”? Just how large are “large” eyes? How
much angulation does a “well bent” stifle have? I personally
would definitely have preferred a tad more length of loin
than the committee’s “ideal” outline displays, for instance. I
know others feel the same way, and I believe we are on safe
ground in this respect based on the breed standard’s wording:
“Length from forechest to buttocks equal to or slightly greater
than height at the withers.” Exactly how much “slightly
greater” length is can be debated ad infinitum.
Bottom line: in the AWC Illustrated Standard we have a
wonderful new tool for new judges and breed fanciers who
want to learn, and who are able to keep an open mind, read
the breed standard, and manage to interpret the wording in
an intelligent, independent fashion. We may all interpret some
finer points differently, but experienced breeders and judges
should agree on the essentials, and I think most of us do.
Bo Bengtson
Illustrations by Robin Barry, from the American Whippet Club
Illustrated Standard, 2011.
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Beth Levine
OU R 2 0 11 STA R S :
Am.CH. Whimsy’s Swiftsure Coruba Gold
- 1st in 12-18 class at 2010 AWC National
- Finished with 3 majors (2 specialty BOW’s)
- Owned by Chadd and Misty Bowen
Beth Levine
BISS Can.CH. Whimsy’s Swiftsure Cruzan Gold
- Canadian Specialty winner
- 12 US points with 3 Specialty WD
(Donna Lynch, John Shelton, Susan Badick)
- Owned by Swiftsure and Whimsy
Kirsten Hopperstad
MBISS Am.Can.CH. Whimsy’s Swiftsure
Kilo Kai, TRP, DPC, PR
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#4 Whippet 2011 in Canada, lightly shown
#1 CWA 2011 Conformation
Multiple Specialty and Group winner in Canada
Specialty winner from the classes in the US
Owned by Swiftsure and Whimsy
We are very proud of these littermates, all breeder-handled, born February 2009, sired by MBISS Am.Can.Ch.
Counterpoint Jungle Drums, TRP, DPC, PR3 out of MBISS Am.Can.Ch. Lost Creek Smile Jamaica. Their sire,
Bongo is becoming a producer of note, with 15 Canadian Champions, including Canada’s #1 Whippet in 2009,
Ch. Counterpoint Genuine Risk. His kids are making their way to the US ring with notable awards at Specialty
shows, 2 finished and 5 with major wins. Of equal importance, his kids have performance titles in racing, coursing,
agility and rally. Watch for his latest litter out of Alcyon Tykhi Fortuna, bred by Alcyon and Whimsy.
Rum litter is co-bred, co-owned by:
Swiftsure Whippets
Mary Downing
Monroe, WA www.whimsywhippets.com
Steve & Linda Buchholz Aldergrove, BC, Canada
www.swiftsurewhippets.com
The Syndicate
Ask most dog fanciers about co-ownerships and the
probability they will say to avoid becoming entangled in
one is very high. Some would even say to avoid like the
plague “sharing” ownership. Yet, hasn’t each of us had at
least a few that worked well and heard of dozens of others
that involved fair-minded people with common goals?
And think of all the success that many top breeders have
enjoyed via co-ownerships with like-minded people?
Okay, so perhaps you are good with co-owning with
one other person... but what about two other people for
an arrangement that spans at least the competitive and
breeding life span of a dog? And let’s say these others are
people with strong individual opinions and definite ideas,
not malleable novices eager to be mentored.
No better example of what can be done if those who have
common ideas team up is present in my example of what I
call “The Syndicate.” I have been fascinated over the years
to watch them in action and am always curious how they
keep the peace!
Karen Lee, SURREY HILL, Leila Downen Anichini,
DIABLESSE, and Kristen Fredericks, MARINER, are proof
that people can work together and get three times as much
accomplished in half the time and effort.
In this day and age, the dog world is a complicated and
expensive enterprise under the best circumstances.
Interviews by Iva Kimmelman
Knowing that, what would make three people want to go
into an arrangement where everyone has a finger in the pie?
Smart people I would say.
Karen is more or less the matriarch of the group since
she has the longest tenure in Whippets being a secondgeneration breeder/exhibitor into the breed through her
mother Carolyn Bowers. She is also the primary show
handler. Karen started with conformation events, but has
developed an interest in racing and coursing over time.
Leila had a well-established dual-purpose program since the
mid-1990s, and operates a boarding and training facility and
has the space to grow out young prospects and train and
condition the up-and-coming dogs for the program. Leila, and
her son Sylvain, train and socialize the Whippets to behave
around the other breeds of dogs that they have, and she also
has an interest in obedience, agility and nose work.
Kristen came into the breed from racing and coursing and
has the facilities and the space to get dogs in peak running
condition, and is also a professional graphic designer who
does all of the advertising and marketing design work.
All three of them participate in lure coursing, racing and
showing. At any one weekend, one might see one of them at
a show with young show prospects, another out lure coursing,
and a third at a race meet, agility or obedience trial.
Talk about killing many birds with one stone!
Did you go into this on purpose
or did it happen by accident?
Karen: Kristen was already a client and a friend, having
bought a few Whippets from me over the years, but the
partnership with Leila definitely happened not by accident,
but because of one. I bred my Can. Ch. Surrey Hill’s
Smithereens DPCX F.Ch. to Leila’s beloved “William” and
from that litter came a male, Riggins, who was bought by
Kristen, and a bitch who was Leila’s stud fee puppy. When
the dam, “Spiral,” was lost to me from a trauma injury, I
had nothing to go on with from that line, so I approached
Leila about buying back her stud fee puppy, Say Yaha.
Mindful of Say Yaha’s value as a foundational quality brood
bitch, I did not ask to buy her outright, but instead offered
a lifetime co-ownership, co-breedings, alternating choice of
sire, and a puppy of her choice from every litter. That was
the start of our partnership. When Kristen began to coown puppies produced by Say Yaha, Leila’s interest in the
William blood in those dogs brought Kristen and Leila into
partnership as well. The result has been a strong cohort of
dogs who are both good in the ring and good in the field or
on the track. The last three Gillette stake representatives
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“Pea” – Ch. Diablesse Surrey Hill Say Yaha OTRM DPC (ROMX-Qualified)
(top Ch./F.Ch. Whippet) at the I.I. have been three different
sons of Say Yaha (one of which, Bonzer, won the Gillette
Cup). I have no illusions I could have accomplished more
than a fraction of this on my own without the help of my
two partners.
“Bonzer” – DC Surrey Hill’s Galafrey LCM DPCX OTRM CR
sound gait, strength in the loin and rear, and good running
temperament. Both Leila and Kristen have very good “eyes”
for dogs.
Each of us can work separate lines for other purposes or
looks if we want to. We are only obliged to agree on the
co-owned dogs. The person with whom the bitch normally
resides usually whelps and raises the litter, but not always.
I raise a few more of the litters at my house because I am
ideally situated to market the pet puppies. There are lots of
potential buyers who can easily come to my house and see
the puppies. Leila is strategically located close to the NYCarea market, and that can be an advantage as well. I do not
breed litters that hit the ground in the wintertime because it
is just too hard up here to get them outside, and the market
goes away for pets. Kristen’s location is more difficult from
a sales standpoint year around, but if there were to be a
winter litter, she would be the one to have it because she
is the least likely to get socked by a foot or more of snow
that stays on the ground. Of course, competition homes
will take a dog with the right attributes and pedigree at any
time, but we are all very mindful of the necessity to breed
so as to have plenty of pet homes available, too.
Kristen: I think it was a natural extension of co-breedings and
co-ownerships. Leila and Karen had a relationship through
the William x Spiral breeding and then the subsequent return
of Pivoine (Pea) to Karen after Spiral’s untimely death. Karen
and I had a relationship through my purchase of Spiral’s
brother, Jarod, and then a puppy from the William x Spiral
breeding, Riggins. I was already taking some of Karen’s dogs
racing on the weekends before Leila’s involvement and had
acquired an adult dog from her out of DC Chelsea Selena
when I first got into Whippets in 1997. It just kind of evolved
from their end and from mine with Karen as the mutual party
in the middle. I don’t think anyone sat down one day and
said, “Let’s form a partnership.”
Leila: Everything started with “Pivoine,” C
h. Diablesse
Surrey Hill Say Yaha (ROMX-qualified). She was the pick of
the litter of Karen’s breeding to William (DC Paris Say You
Will LCMII CRX ROM). Instead of paying me a stud fee for
breeding with my dog William, DC PARIS SAY YOU WILL
LCM CRX ROM, she allowed me to take the pick female.
After Pivoine’s mother died in an accident, we co-owned
“Pivoine” and the dog would be cared for, shown and
coursed by Karen. I would also get a puppy back from cobreedings with “Pivoine.” This was the beginning of a win/
win relationship.
How do you decide on stud dogs, who will have
the litter and where?
Karen: We have been able to mutually agree on stud
dogs thus far because with our co-owned bitches, we
have similar goals... an International style Whippet with
Leila and the gang, from left to right: “Jewel” – Surrey Hill’s Ripon Jewel LCM
OTRM , “Chanterelle” – Ch. Diablesse Surrey Hill Say Chanterelle, and “Augie” –
Ch. Mariner Diablesse I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butters ARX DPCX F.Ch. OTR CR
Kristen: We all have our primary dogs that live with us,
for which we make decisions. None of us will make a final
decision without the others and it is all discussed ahead of
time. We all have our own ideas, but they generally lead
us to the same destination, even if we all want to take a
slightly different path. Stud dogs are usually recommended
by one of the three of us. It is talked over, debated and if
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a convincing argument is made, the breeding is done. The
litters are usually raised at Karen or Leila’s house. They are
the best at raising puppies and dealing directly with the
pet buyers. There is a much better pet market in the MidAtlantic and the Northeast than down here in Southeast
Virginia. Pet buyers can go and visit the pups if they are
close by. The only exception to that would be my own dogs
from my old racing line. They are all raised here, as they are
not in the syndicate.
Leila: As far as picking stud dogs, we always make that
decision together. We alternate on who will have the final
decision on breedings we co-own. We respect each other’s
wishes, so if there is a dog that one of us is opposed to, we
respect that. When bitches are whelped it is always at the
residence they normally live, and the puppies are always cared
for there as well. We always focus on the different possibilities
of each situation with each other’s interests in mind.
How do you work out the finances?
Karen: Generally, the person with whom that dog primarily
resides pays most of the show entry fees, but that can be
fluid. As I am the most financially constrained of the three
of us, I put in more sweat equity in terms of hauling the
show dogs around. So, my partners might pay most of the
entries, but I will more than make it up in terms of gasoline
and mileage getting to shows, for example. We don’t divide
things up to the penny. The person who goes to running
events usually pays the entries because that person gets
the enjoyment of seeing the dogs run (or the agony of
seeing the dogs cheat, as the case may be).
Kristen: “It all comes out in the wash.” Competing isn’t
cheap, especially when we’re doing multiple venues at
one time. For shows and racing/coursing, the primary
owners usually pay the entry fees of the dogs that are
being entered in those venues, regardless of who is taking
them. If there are major expenses for a show circuit or for
things like the National, each person chips in an amount
to the person going or expenses are split. No one person
carries the burden of the expenses for any of the events.
If we need more money from another person, we ask. For
advertising, I generally pay the expenses for “typical and
customary” marketing (Magazines, Whippet News, etc). If
there is an extraordinary marketing expense, we talk about
it and come up with an equitable plan. The trade off for my
marketing expenses is the “free” handling I get from Karen
for our dogs and the training my dogs receive at Leila’s.
Advertising pays off under all breed judges and Karen is an
exceptional breeder/owner/professional handler. If I had to
pay a handler for the same services I get from Karen, we
wouldn’t be able to do the marketing we do. She also has a
personal, vested interest in every single dog and their care.
That little extra “push” goes a long way in the ring. Leila
makes sure they are ready for that little extra push when it
is their time to shine.
Leila: We work out the finances as fairly as possible. We
are very understanding of each other’s financial situation
and cover each other as much as we can. Sometimes I pay
more, sometimes Kristen will pay more. We always take
care of each other’s dogs so we have plenty of ways to
work it out.
How do you each decide who goes to the show,
the field, or the track on any given weekend?
Karen: I do the lion’s share of the showing, but Kristen and
Leila enjoy going to the shows, watching and helping at
ringside. Kristen, who came into the breed from racing and
coursing, has worked very hard to improve her confidence
in handling and is ready to do a greater share of the
conformation duties. We decide who goes coursing/racing
based on proximity, judges, fields, course plans, etc. Each
of us is in an area where performance events are pretty
frequent, so it just depends on the dogs and where they
will do the best and the season of the year. Leila excels at
putting dogs in my hand that are trained, conditioned, and
ready. She is also so far the only one of us who is really
putting time and effort into obedience and agility.
“Augie” – Ch. Mariner Diablesse I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butters ARX DPCX
F.Ch. OTR CR (photos courtesy Marc Stumbo)
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Kristen: We do what is best for the dogs. Karen usually
has a show string made up of a class dog, class bitch and a
special. Occasionally we may send out more than one class
dog or start a puppy, but Karen is often alone so 3-4 dogs
is about the limit of sanity at a show. I try to run a string of
4-5 dogs at any given coursing trial or race meet. The others
are often at Leila’s for socialization and training. The goal is
always at least an AKC Dual Champion/ASFA Field Champion
and we try for the CWA ARX title and a good B Grade racer
in NOTRA when we have a dog with sprint speed.
We are all located about 5 hours away from each other (I
am 9 hours from Leila, but 5 hours from Karen) so running
up and down I-95 to meet each other every weekend won’t
work. We do our best to look at the calendar and see if
there is a block of shows or running events we can take the
dogs to, we arrange an exchange with the person heading
to the events and the dogs will often stay at one house for
3-6 weeks before returning to their primary owner. Puppies
ALWAYS go along for the ride for socialization starting very
young. They are trained and bomb proofed by the time they
are ready to compete.
Leila: I always defer to Karen on this one. She is the one
who sets up the shows and I can agree or disagree.
When it comes to co-bred litters, how do you
handle money and stud fees?
Karen: Say Yaha had her own contract, which is not the
same as those for the subsequent bitches in the program.
Generally, we split the stud fees and reimburse that out of
the puppy sales. The person who does the majority of the
work raising the litter gets the greatest part of the puppy
sales after expenses. The other co-breeder can bring a few
clients and is responsible for dealing with those clients and
also communicating with them after the sale in exchange
for keeping the purchase price. Each litter we discuss
and agree what is fair, based on the unique individual
circumstances around that litter: how expensive the
breeding is to do, raise the puppies, etc. BAER, CERF
and echocardiogram, etc. are part of the litter expenses.
So far, no problems with that.
Kristen: The litter expenses are paid back to the primary
owner through puppy sales, that includes yearly health
testing for the dam (Cardiac, CERF) and puppies (shots,
BAER testing, supplies) and stud fees (or health testing if
we are using one of our own dogs) first. The rest of the
money is usually kept by the person who raises the puppies
with the exception of puppy sales procured by another
person. For example, if I cultivate and send a buyer to Karen
who has puppies on the ground, I will be compensated for
that buyer after litter expenses. The money basically goes
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Karen with the newest syndicate dog: “Spree” – Surrey Hill Silkrock Teenage
Crime Spree at Mariner
right back into the dogs and hobby. We all benefit from it
even if we are not actually handed a check from each other.
Leila: Generally we share the stud fees 50/50. The person
who whelps the bitch will also get to keep the money from the
selling of the puppies. We do have an agreement for customer
referral commission based on the specifics of each litter.
How do you decide whose kennel name
goes where?
Karen: On the co-bred litters I alternate with the show
prospects: Diablesse Surrey Hill or Surrey Hill Diablesse.
Then “at Mariner” or “of Mariner” would usually appear
at the end. I don’t think the order is of any consequence,
personally. It’s more a matter for me of what harmonizes
best when spoken in concert with the registered name.
Leila likes her kennel name first on the dogs that she bred
and will house, and I have no problem with that. It has long
since ceased to matter all that much to me. I show to win
whether it carries the Surrey Hill prefix or not.
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Kristen: It depends on who the primary breeder/owner
is. The two kennel names that are almost always on the
puppies are Surrey Hill and Diablesse in some form. Mariner
goes on if there is room, if I have primary involvement in a
litter or if it is a puppy I will be keeping at my own house.
Let’s be honest, people want to buy a “Surrey Hill” dog.
It is a brand like a lot of the other successful kennels.
Leila sells to a lot of repeat clients, as well. They want a
Diablesse dog, especially in the coursing circles. There
aren’t a lot of people who are clamoring to own a “Mariner”
Whippet… yet. Besides, a good dog shouldn’t be known by
the kennel name on its papers. A good dog is a good dog,
regardless of who bred or owns it.
Leila: This part of the breeding I take pride in. Over the
years, our partnership has evolved especially with the
addition of Kristen through her acquisition of Butters. We
will put all three kennel names on prospects as long as we
are each involved somehow.
“Chanterelle” – Ch. Diablesse Surrey Hill Say Chanterelle (photo courtesy
Marc Stumbo)
Any pitfalls that you have avoided and been
glad about?
personally if your partners have a different opinion. That
different opinion is one of the benefits of a partnership.
Karen: Fighting over money or fighting over who has
primary possession of the dogs has been something we
have avoided. We have allowed our “syndicate” dogs to
more or less choose their own primary household. All three
of us have different situations and while we want all of our
dogs to be comfortable with any of us if needed to be with
that person to travel to events, we understand that every
home isn’t the most harmonious with the personality of
every dog. The dogs tell us where they want to be, and
with whom, as primary owner. But we make sure that all
the dogs are comfortable in any of our homes. Also, we
allow each other to pursue side projects and work lines
separate from those of the syndicate dogs. The dogs that
are the syndicate dogs are, for the most part, the true
versatility dogs that can show, race, and course and who
we can all put some work and effort into. A dog that was
not comfortable rotating between households would not
be a syndicate dog at this time.
You must not make every minor disagreement a Waterloo,
but instead keep your powder dry for the battles that really
are worth fighting. Very few things in the dog hobby are
worth going to the mat over. The hobby should be social
and if you cannot enjoy it with your closest friends and coowners, why even do it? We can all enjoy owning a pet dog
without partners.
It is very important that all the partners share the same
“core values” in the dog hobby, a similar set of goals for
the breeding program (for example, if one person thinks
conformation is stupid, and another wants a Westminster
winner and BIS dog, you have a problem...), and have
integrity in all aspects of their dealings with others. You
have to respect and admire much about your partners as
well as like them, and feel that they respect you in turn.
The relationship can’t be that of acolyte to mentor–that’s
not a partnership.
You must be equals. You also have to have the ability to
express a strong opinion but having done so, not take it
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The reasons to form a “syndicate” of this nature are:
To increase the opportunities for our dogs to excel,
To benefit from the perspectives of our partners (avoid
personal kennel blindness),
To expand the number of quality dogs available to the
breeding program while still keeping each individual
household’s numbers down and allowing enough slots
for our retirees, and
Add to our own enjoyment of the hobby by sharing both
our successes and our disappointments with our partners.
Kristen: See next question.
Leila: The only pitfall I have ever had was accumulating
too many dogs. When you are stretched too thin, it is hard
to accomplish all your goals. You have to learn from your
mistakes, that’s all.
Any pitfalls you wish you had avoided?
Karen: If I were to give a piece of advice to people who
were considering a similar arrangement to the one we have,
I would say that they should do something other than what
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we have done with some of the syndicate bitches, which is
to write down a set of goals for that bitch’s breeding career
in the beginning and how to best achieve them, and also a
contingency plan for if things go wrong. This could take the
form of a formal contract or it could take the form of just
an e-mail exchange that comes to a mutual agreement that
can be referred back to if questions arise later. We have
trusted a lot to everyone’s ability to make concessions in
the case of a future disagreement about the direction of the
line and the mutual breeding program. The co-ownership of
Say Yaha was extremely successful, because there was a
very tight contract in place from the start, and I believe this
allowed the friendship between me and Leila to develop in
a way that it may not have if we were not so harmoniously
involved in guiding her show and breeding career. And
sometimes you have to check your ego at the door. You
have to think about what’s best for the competitive and
breeding success of each dog, and their happiness in terms
of their ideal living situation, not whether or not you get
most of the credit or glory from any win they might have. If
Kristen decides to take a dog away from me and give it to
a handler with a better chance to win, I have to accept that
and I have.
friends in any event, although we have three very different
personalities, we do compliment each other in many ways.
Kristen: We have a common goal. All three of us want a
working temperament, athletic, beautiful, sound Whippet.
Even if we did not have a partnership, we would be using
or buying each other’s dogs. There also isn’t a weak link in
the group. We each contribute something to the partnership
that is valuable and we rely on the talents and time of
others to accomplish our common goal.
Kristen: It has taken a long time to develop an
understanding and a way of communicating with each
other that works. It is still a work in progress. Because
of the way the syndicate formed, I would talk to Karen
and Karen would talk to Leila. Leila would talk to Karen
and Karen would talk to me. Leila and I needed to talk to
each other more early on in the process. We didn’t know
that until the lines of communication started breaking
down a couple years ago. Now, we each have our own
personal relationship with each other that fosters better
communication. It’s not perfect and we’re still working on it,
but we do understand each other better now than before.
Leila: I can get emotional when dealing with my partners. I
hope that in the future I can communicate my feelings better.
Observations of how and why this has worked
so well?
Karen: I think it has worked well because my partners and
I share a vision of an international-style dog, not inbred,
with performance event talent and capability. We honor
deposits and don’t jerk our pet buyers around. We share
the same ethics regarding health testing and openness with
buyers and fellow breeders. I could not work with someone
who would require me to suppress important information
to people working the same bloodlines, or would have a
much different philosophy on the customer service side of
selling puppies from what I have. And I think we would be
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Kristen and “Monkey” – FC Mariner’s Chunky Monkey F.Ch.
Leila: I think our partnership has been an overall success
because of how we support each other. Three people
working together on one common goal will always get
farther then one. We can compete at more venues, have
bigger exposure all around and have fun doing it. We
respect each other’s expertise and what their strengths are
in the partnership in order to have the most success. Our
friendship and the love of the breed is what keeps us going.
Fanfare Forgetmenot
My Kinda Pretty
(Ch. Plumcreek Hollowell Go Forth x SBIS GCh. Forgetmenot Kimono)
She’s Our Kinda Pretty!
Nadia is pictured winning her first major at eight months old. Thank you Judge Dr. Robert Indeglia!
Breeder /Owner / Handler
Shelley Kruger
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
715-572-7437 kruger@wctc.net
Breeder /Co-Owner
Joanne Boudreault
Ontario, Canada
forgetmenot@execulink.com
The Syndicate
What are your plans for the future?
Karen: The future is not set. The dog world continues
to evolve in new and surprising ways, and Whippets are
making inroads into arenas that were not even thought
of when I first entered the breed, while some traditional
venues are hitting harder times. But for now, I would like
to think we could continue to partner in producing wellsocialized Whippets with strong body type, better than
average speed for showbreds, and competitive desire to
excel in multiple venues. And friendship is a big part of that.
As much as your social friends might be happy for you if
you do well, there is nothing like celebrating with your true
partners--nobody is happier for your success than they are,
because it is shared.
Kristen: Continue to improve our stock and build on the solid
foundation we’ve made in the last 9 years. The grandchildren
and great grandchildren of the original William x Spiral
breeding are now in the ring and on the field and doing quite
well. The incorporation of the UK (Bluestreak) and Australian
(Taejaan and Byerley) lines into the original Surrey Hill/
Diablesse stock has been an enormous success. I see us
using more related foreign lines but also working to tighten
up our American pedigrees so we can continue to outcross
with success. We’ve mapped out a few potential breedings
over the next couple of years that look very promising.
Leila: Our plan for the future is to continue what we are
doing now with even more time and focus in Europe. I
would also like to see us expand our involvement in agility
and obedience.
Iva Kimmelman
Left to right: “Bonzer” – DC Surrey Hill’s Galafrey LCM DPCX (Gillette Cup winner), “Pigalle” – DC Diablesse Say Surrey Hill FCh. (Flight winner), “Jewel” –
Surrey Hill’s Ripon Jewel LCM OTRM (multiple placements), and “Vendome” – DC Diablesse Vendome Says Surrey Hill LCM DPC (FCh. Stake Winner)
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Top Performance
Whippets:
2011 Report Whippets: 2011
Top Ten
Performance
Time once again for our Top Dogs report for the end of 2011. A talented group to be sure and many fine performances over
the long year. Congratulations to all dogs and their owners/handlers/breeders. More will be included in the months to come
as I get results in. Enjoy!
NOTRA Top Twenty 2011
1. 102.5
Byelobog
2. 54
Zip
3. 46
Ryan
4. 37
Zephyr
5. 29
Trump
6. 21.5
Milhouse
7. 20
Danny Boy
8. 20
Foxy-J
9. 19
Schooner
10. 17.5
Anneke
11. 17
Chili-B
12. 12
Vinnie
13. 9
Marcus
14. 8
Marco
15. 8
Threnody
16. 7
Timmee
17. 7
Sully
18. 6
Buckley
6
Brodie
6
Ally
6
Abacus
6
Bolt
QuiXand SDW Intentionally Left Blank
QuiXand’s Just Zip’n Around
QuiXand SDW All The Right Moves
Crossfire Hurricane
Carbeth The Donald
QuiXand Fallout Boy
VincetVeritas My Blue Danube
Mischief’s Gallant Fox
VincetVeritas Bluenose
QuiXand Agua de Annique
Farseer Jammin’ Ghost Chili
QuiXand Van Go of Reata
Agrippa Vitesse
Shadowrun Marco
QuiXand Weabe Singin’ The Blues
Delphi Dynamite
Lone Gunman
Carbeth Big Bucks
Windyglen’s Brodie
Take Five Allegro
A Dog To Count On Vitesse
The Mighty Bolt of Wyndsor
Lyons
Burrus
Lyons
Williams
Kirchner
Heiniger
Allison
Jones
D. Busch
Hopper
Behnke
Lewis
Burlingame
Sowards
Heiniger/Bassett
Wasso/Kemerly
Briggs
Sanders
Fitzgerald
Harrington
Burlingame
Balint
QuiXand’s SDW Intentionally Left Blank, SORC3, CR
#1 NOTRA 2011
Breeder: Susan Heiniger
Owner: Shannon and Krystyl Lyons
NAWRA Top Twenty 2011
1.
51.0
Peyton
2.
31.0
Minga
3.
28.0
Zephyr
4.
21.0
Dani
5.
14.5
Austin
6.
13.0
Tina
7.
7.0
Panic
7.
7.0
Threnody
9.
6.0
Buckley
10.
5.0
Abacus
11.
4.0
Milhouse
12.
3.5
Swag
12.
3.5
Gunnar
14.
3.0
Neytini
14.
3.0
Sully
14.
3.0
Sparky
17.
2.0
Mozzie
17.
2.0
Joule
17.
2.0
Santana
QuiXand Velvet Revolver
Assassination Tango
Crossfire Hurricane
Ariodante Vitesse
Wenlock Whip It Up
Wheatland Tina Turner
Quixand Afraid Of The Dark
Quixand Weabe Singin The Blues
Carbeth Big Bucks
A Dog To Count On Vitesse
Quixand Fallout Boy
Kentfield Pretty Boy Swagger
Smoking Gun
Weabe Pandoras Box
Lone Gunman
Voodoo Grift
QuiXand Modest Mouse
Danger Mouse
Mischiefs Black Magic Woman
Caspersen
Stigum
Williams
Burlingame
Davidson
Otero/Palmer
Behnke
Heiniger
Sanders
Burlingame
Heiniger
Woolf
Stigum
Bradley
Briggs
Stigum
Hattery
Boivin
Jones
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17.
17.
17
17.
17.
17.
17.
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
Mazie
Angus
Homey
Chief
Panda
Amade
Ralph Edwards
Rosmor Amazing Race
Ringdove White Adder
Wheatland Funk Soul Brutha
Ringdove Chieftain
Take Out At Panda Express
Vitesse Amade' D'mar
Oberon Truth Or Consequences
Johnson
Mearns/James
Otero
James
Krick
Cutherell/Burlingame
Heiniger
QuiXand Velvet Revolver, SRCh
#1 NAWRA 2011
Breeder: Susan Heiniger
Owner: Tim and Gina Caspersen
WRA Top Twenty 2011
1.
36.0
Switch
2.
31.0
Indy-K
3.
28.0
Ryan
4.
25.
Image
5.
18.5
Trump
6.
15.0
Schooner
7.
10.0
Bandit-K
8.
8.50
Nico-C
9.
8.00
Villain
10.
7.00
Layla-W
11.
6.00
Threnody
6.00
Tula
13.
5.00
Timmee
14.
4.00
Sonnet
15.
3.00
Byelobog
3.00
Hudi
3.00
Josi
3.00
Rooney
3.00
Sirocco
3.00
Whistle
Weabe Crosswired
Delphi Rock U Like a Hurricane
QuiXand SDW All The Right Moves
Carbeth Megamillions
Carbeth The Donald
VincetVeritas Bluenose
QuiXand's Reflection of Infineon
Wild Blues Turn Me Loose
Shoreline Chesco Supervillain
Midnight Gossip
QuiXand Weabe Singin The Blues
Oberon Tularosa
Delphi Dynamite
Notorious Poeta Panocha
QuiXand SDW Intentionally Left Blank
WhoDunIt
Global Chatter
Spinnuendo
Carbeth Richie Rich
Poeta Wheatland Whistle Stop
Weabe Crosswired, WRCh
#1 WRA 2011
Breeder: Adrienne Bassett
Owner: Derrick D’Amore
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D'Amore
Kemerly
Lyons
Kirchner
Kirchner
Busch
Kemerly
Cox
Campo
Wilcox
Heiniger
Picogna
Wasso
Hoelscher
Lyons
Wilcox
Wilcox
Weilbacher/LeClair
Chapman
Strickland
CWA Racing Top Twenty 2011
1.
68.0
Beau
2.
55.0
Marshall
3.
41.0
Ziggy
4.
38.0
Daltrey
5.
29.0
Bolt
6.
23.5
Kazi
7.
14.5
Joey
8.
14.0
Bomber
9.
13.0
Merlin
10.
8.0
Minnie D
11.
4.0
Rafa
4.0
Bacon
4.0
Ryder
4.0
Zuri
15.
3.0
Arrow
16.
2.0
Brazen
17.
1.0
Fred
1.0
Garcia
1.0
Lizzie
1.0
Pete
1.0
Takota
FC Licketysplit Catch Your Eye ARX SRA
Can CH Fireworks Eminence Front ARX SRA DPCX SGDC
Ziggy Stardust of Wyndsor ARX TDX FCH RN
Fireworks Who Are You ARX NARX
The Mighty Bolt of Wyndsor ARX NARX
Lookout Nonstopp Kamikaze ARX NARX
Tru-Luv's Enjoy The Moment ARX
Surrey Hill U Sunk My Battleship! ARX
Fireworks Spellbound ARX
Cogshall's Painted Daisy ARX SRA DPCX CGC TDI
Nonstopp Nadal of Wyndsor ARX NARX CRX FCH CGC
FC Mariner's Chubby Hubby ARX TRP DPCX FCH
Marial's Maiden Rock ARX FCH OTR
Azzuri of Wyndsor ARX
Arrow of Whippetshire
Marial's Swift Current ARX NARX
Fireworks Pinball Wizard ARX
Mariner's Cherry Garcia
Lookout Nonstopp Leapin Lizard
Fireworks Thunderstruck ARX
Tadita Wings Of A Dream
Bowman-Mealey
Szabo
Austin/James
Wirsch/Barclay
Kusha/Balint
Hearley
Liscombe/Rice
Lee/Bowers/Anichini
Lee/Ostafichuk
Huff
Ochoa/Reynolds
DeLuca/Tune/Fredericks
Hawemann/Klages
Clarke
Herald
Arthur
Turpin/Miller
Strebitz
Ochoa/Reynolds
Wirsch/Barclay
Parravani/Bernier
FC Licketysplit Catch Your Eye SC FCh SRA
#1 CWA racing 2011
Breeder: Rebecca Bowman-Mealey
Owners: Matthew Mealey &
Rebecca Bowman-Mealey
CWA Conformation Top Twenty 2011
1.
40
Kai
Can CH Whimsy’s Swiftsure Kilo Kai TRP DPC
Downing/Buchholz
2.
29
Bacon FC Mariner's Chubby Hubby ARX TRP DPCX FCH
DeLuca/Fredericks
3.
24
Logan Can CH Counterpoint the Painted Abbey TRP DPC
Kerfers
24
Tailor
FC Licketysplit Catch a Tail Wind SC ARX
Bowman-Mealey
5.
20
Caleb
CH Willabe Cowpoke Caleb FCH CGC
Costello
6.
16
Smoke Can CH Swiftsure Cameroon DPC TRP FCH OTR ADC AGN AGNJ SR AADC SGDC Baratta
7.
16
TJ
Milescross Champleve
Borstel
8.
15
Seven Serendipity Hark the Lark
Levine
9.
14
Bomber Surrey Hill U Sunk My Battleship! ARX
Lee/Bowers/Anichini
10.
13
Jackson Divana’s Heir of Illusion at Cherche ARX
Durance-Watkins/McNulty/Latimer
13
Lindsey Cherche Sugar Fallin From the Sky SC
Watkins/McNulty/ Durance-Watkins
13
Rye
Licketysplit Catch Her in the Rye ARX
Bowman-Mealey
13
Tang
Terrena's Tangerine Dream
Deluca/Tune
14.
12
Cora
Liberty's My Funny Valentine
Odom/Mayers
15.
11
Joey
Tru-Luv's Enjoy The Moment ARX
Liscombe/Rice
16.
10
Barrett CH Northwind's Grin and Bear It
Foss-Tietz/Tietz/Nierengarten
10
Preston Greenwood's Hot Off The Presses of Yorktown
Merrion/Greenberg
18.
9
Lovey Can CH Whimsy's Lovin' Spoonful
Downing
9
Ryder Marial's Maiden Rock ARX FCH OTR
Hawemann/Klages
9
Sly
CH Wegner's On The Sly CD TDX ARX DPCX
`
Austin/James
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AKC Lure Coursing Top Twenty 2011
1.
518
Brando
Wannago's I'll Be Breezn' By-You
2.
499
Andrew
Free Flite Ableaim All American
3.
376
Spirit
Cali N Tnts Spirit Of The Wild Of Nitro
4.
307
Gibbs
Tnt's NCIS The Boss
5.
284
Connor
Ableaim Olympic Reign
6.
252
Char
Windnsatin Endless Endeavor To Remix O' TNT
7.
248
Posh
Ableaim Picture Perfect
8.
223
Patent
Ableaim Patent Pending
9.
194
Lyric
Ableaim Que The Music
10.
168
Mystic
Velocity TNT & Cali's Reason To Believe
11.
157
Bacon
Mariner's Chubby Hubby
12.
141
Luther
Cherche' Arborlea Upside Down
13.
137
Cruz
Windflight's Route Sixtysix
14.
134
Bravo
Mia's Comet Bravo Ole
15.
132
Kenny
Ableaim Keeper Of The Genes
16.
128
Lorelei
Moongaze Jomyr Hypnotic Music
16.
128
Stillwater's Man In Black
18.
126
X.T.C.
Tnt's Black Ice
19.
122
Amos
Free Flite Ableaim Absolut Of Cali
20.
119
Biscotti
Shine-Wgasa Almond Biscotti
Beetz/Simmons
Bost
McNamer
Richards
Boyd
Richards/Childs
Boyd
Boyd
Boyd
McNamer/Bush
Deluca/Tune/Fredericks
Ballard
Deluca/Tune/Wegner
Haig
Boyd
Gongre/Miller
Hill
Richards
Bost/McNamer
McMullin
Wannago’s I’ll Be Breezn’ By You, LCX, FCh, SC
#1 AKC Lure Coursing 2011
Breeder: Monica Simmons
Owner: Christie Beetz and Monica Simmons
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Obedience Report
By Irene Mullauer, National Obedience Chairperson
December 2011 AKC Obedience Report
By Irene Mullauer, National Obedience Chairperson
Due to the changes in reporting from AKC we will not see the final results of the year until sometime in mid to late
January. New Quarterly reports will be issued after that time and statistics will be reported out quarterly.
Obedience rankings 1/1/11 thru 10/31/11
Class
Beg Nov
A
1
2
3
4
5
Beg Nov
B
1
2
Nov A
195
193
188.5
182
177.5
9
10
11
12
198.5
196.5
196.5
196.5
196.25
196
194.75
194.75
193.5
193.5
193
192.5
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
192.33
192
190.25
189.5
189.17
188.83
188.33
188.25
188
187.33
23
24
25
27
28
29
185.67
184.33
184
183.67
182.33
181.5
1
193.5
1
2
3
4
5
189.25
186
183.5
181.5
181.33
5
6
7
Grad
Nov
Average
Dog Name
Dehk’s Nelwyn Mystic
Snow Hill Soul Unsigned
Devereux Sportingfield Truly Pristine
Shannon Down I Like To Move It
California Jewel Flower
Owner
Qualifying
Scores
T Doyle/M Williams
S Lane
A BASS/R Brown
J Phillips
P Clinton
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
Northwind’s Grin And Bear It
Devonair’s Quinn
Agstone Whippoorwill Fiesta
Aslan Artemis Harvest Moon
Saesi Inked Is This Love
Redglen Wyl E Coyote
Endeavor’s Challenge The Wind
Endeavor’s Under The Radar
Arlen’s Red Letter Day
Alcyon The Soprano
Timbreblue’s Mysterious Dream
Warrior
Windryder’s Full Throttle
Devonair’s Mysterious Ellery
Fermanagh Wgasa Why Not
Cabria’s Song Of The Sea
Highway Run Satori Of Xzora
J Lambertsen
K Cole
E Adler
C Odom
C Pond
P Younger
K Cole
R Brown/C Brown/A BASS
F Head/E Feldheum
J Hime/K Shiarella
U James/C Austin
A Boucher/S Boucher
C Foss-Tietz/K Nierengarten/S
Tietz
H Dansereau/E Dansereau
H Frank/C Stone/B Henderson
M Caro/C Davies/T Caro
S Mullins
H Tatro/D Tatro
D Noble
D Noble/C Estades/L Stewart
F Head/E Feldheum
C Foxx
3
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
3
D Cognigni
R Lutz/F Lutz
H Dansereau
R Lutz
H Frank
R Lutz/F Lutz
3
3
1
3
3
3
Mirage’s Accidents Happen
C Odom
1
Apollo’s Arrow Lancar Keyzer
Shannon Down I Like To Move It
Dehk’s Nelwyn Mystic
Quixand Desert Willow
Snow Hill Soul Unsigned
M Fuchs
J Phillips
T Doyle/M Williams
E Campbell
S Lane
4
1
1
3
3
Watch Me Our Bright Light Of
Runners
Renegade’s Red Alert At Sea
Alouette Rdrunner Mucho Dinero
Mirage’s Accidents Happen
Shojins How Hard Can This Be
Dreams Charm Me
Sea Island’s Kimi-Kai Ala Breezy
Devereux’s Evening Star
Arlen's Red Letter Day
Horsetooth Elizabeth Q Linguini
Ziggy Stardust Of Wyndsor
Atlantis Pure Spice Pax’s Pandia
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Nov B
1
2
3
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
25
26
27
Open A
1
2
3
Open B
1
2
194
192
191
191
190.5
189.67
188.5
188.5
187.5
187.33
186.3
186.25
185.33
184.5
183
183
Blue Moon Cool Whip
Northwind’s Echo Of Poetry
Mirage’s Here By Accident
Vitesse Deep Powder
Anlan’s Sierra Mist
Warburton Ww Southern Skies
Rantina’s Rejoyce High Card Wins
Cooper’s Shining Comet
Wheatland Talltree
Agstone Macanudo Ascot
Blue Willow La Dolce Vita
Shamasan’s Crusader Rabbit
Bitterblue’s Living Colour
Cyrano's Promised Land
Shamasan's Lily Potter
Mystic Run Strawberry Fields Forever
182.5
182.33
182
181.25
181
180
178.5
178.5
177.83
175.25
175.17
191.5
179
175
189.5
181.75
Northwind’s Grin And Bear It
Hunterhill Snowdrift
Timbreblue Windrydr Biker Girl
Snowcaps Solari Quick Step
Baccarat Luck Be A Lady
Mystic Run’s Here Comes The Sun
Alcyon The Soprano
Endeavor’s Challenge The Wind
Fanfare Milestones Silverado
Shamasan Lumos Solarum
Tru-Luv’s Goodnite Mrs Calabash
D Lozupone
K Nierengarten/I Mullauer
C Odom
L Costello/M Cutherell
T Lubbers/A Lubbers/J Lubbers
L Erickson/P Renzulli
N Gordon
C Odom
L Hayes/S Hayes
C Stone/B Lowans
J Mccurdy
M Flynn/C Flynn
L Garwacki/P Garwacki
D Borton
M Shanley
A Andrews
C Foss-Tietz/K Nierengarten/S
Tietz
G Ball
R Lutz/F Lutz
D REIMER/S Couzin
R Russ/M Metevia
A Andrews
C Foxx
D Noble
C Anderson/J Bohl
M Shanley/P Booth
M Rubin/L Rice
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
3
5
4
3
1
1
3
4
3
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
3
Midori Days De Sud
Waldersee’s Sydney Alan
Wheatland Talltree
I Mullauer
L Corsini-Hebert
L Hayes/S Hayes
1
1
1
Maverick Cowgirl Chic
Foxford Sam Hill
R Amado/H Heil
A Lubbers/J Lubbers
3
2
Top Obedience Whippet of the Year Rules:
1. There must be a minimum of three qualifying scores in the calendar year (Jan 1st – Dec 31st ).
2. All qualifying scores will be averaged together. Example: if there is 1 Novice score and 2 Open scores, all 3 will
be averaged together.
3. Only regular classes will be counted; Novice A/B, Open A/B, Utility A/B.
4. Non-qualifying scores will not be included in average.
5. Titles do not have to be earned in the award year.
Rally rankings 1/1/2011 thru 10/31/2011
Class
Adv A 1 2 3 4 5 48
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Mirage’s Accidents Happen Krislyn Cat Man Do Shannon Down I Like To Move It Devereux Sportingfield Truly Pristine Windryder’s Full Throttle The Whippet News
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Owner
C Odom J Cook/C Pearce J Phillips A BASS/R Brown R Lutz/F Lutz Qualifying
Scores
Average
99 96.5 96 95 94 1 2 2 2 1 7 8 9 10 11 Adv B 1 2 4 5 6 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 Exc A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Exc B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Apollo’s Arrow Lancar Keyzer Summit Ironwood Farrahst Of Them All Highway Run Satori Of Xzora Bijoux Crystal Summer Day Mystic Run Strawberry Fields Forever Highbridge Power Play M Fuchs L Hagey/D Hagey/S Vernon R Lutz/F Lutz D Buck A Andrews J Juzkiw/B Juzkiw 94 91 89.33 89 88 76 2 2 3 2 2 1 Alouette Rdrunner Mucho Dinero Belaya Silver Thistle Apollo’s Arrow Lancar Keyzer Shaglan Wildaspen Eastr Magic Devereux’s Evening Star Hasue Here Comes Trouble Warburton Heart Of Steel Mama Mia Sky High Shamasan’s Lily Potter Devonair’s Mysterious Ellery Vitesse Deep Powder Lucy Andrews Summit Ironwood Farrahst Of Them All Wegner’s On The Sly Belaya Cirquedusoleil Watch Me Our Bright Light Of Runners Anlan Sam Adams Ampersand Airborn Amberwind Hamrya Tears Of Fire Halmarque’s Oh Henry Highway Run Satori Of Xzora Fermanagh Wgasa Why Not Shannon Down I Like To Move It Windryder’s Americade Cruiser Timbreblue Windrydr Biker Girl Alouette Rdrunner Mucho Dinero Devereux’s Evening Star Dreams Charm Me Warburton Heart Of Steel Anlan’s Sierra Mist Sunsation So B It At Karamac Shaglan Wildaspen Eastr Magic Tnt’s La Femme Nikita Woodslea Summer Breeze Karasar’s Jackpot E Adler C Gillies M Fuchs H Badgett/T Brumbaugh R Brown/C Brown/A BASS S Mullins L Erickson R Henery M Shanley H Dansereau L Costello/M Cutherell A Andrews L Hagey/D Hagey/S Vernon C Austin/U James C Siipola Chittum/V Carter J Lambertsen C Canard R Henery S Holley/S Mallonee C Canard R Lutz/F Lutz R Lutz J Phillips R Lutz/F Lutz R Lutz/F Lutz E Adler R Brown/C Brown/A BASS P Younger L Erickson T Lubbers/A Lubbers/J Lubbers C Mcdermott H Badgett/T Brumbaugh R Lutz K Goguen G Ball/K Kuper 98 96 96 95 93.67 93 93 92 92 89 89 88 87 81 71 70 90.33 88 87 86.25 86 78 77 76.67 96 94 93.33 93 91 87.5 85 84 82.67 80 74.33 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 4 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 1 3 3 3 January 2012
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12 Nov A 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 Nov B 1 3 7 8 10 11 13 14 18 22 23 24 25 26 50
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Grand Prix's Golden Eagle C Maclean Cogshalls Noble Mandrake Apollo’s Arrow Lancar Keyzer Swiftsure Cameroon Longlesson Run For The Roses Quixand Desert Willow Chadwick’s Grady White Festiva’s Sunsational Paco Felix Carbonell Ableaim Morgan Le Fay Kemar’s Love Torn Kemar’s Tomorrow’s Another Day Serendipity Peregrine Of Gp Wenrick’s Dash Rip Rock Mariner Colonel Mustard At Surrey Hill Debmar’s Sparks Will Fly At Liberty Shojin’s I Wanna Be Your Dog Saesi Inked Is This Love Northwind’s Grin And Bear It Devereux Sportingfield Truly Pristine Affinity Like A Rock Kemar’s Love Torn Cooper’s Shining Comet Ace’s Snowball El Kandahar Festiva’s Sunsational Amherst Woods I Have A Dream Quixand Desert Willow Shamasan Who’s That Lady Chadwick’s Grady White Summit Ironwood Farrahst Of Them All Stillwater Wicked Blue Polliwog Chapleton’s Little Wing Ragapple A Stitch In Time Shojins How Hard Can This Be Mariki’s La Dolce Vita Cu Liath Bitterblue's Treacle Tart Atlantis Pure Spice Pax’s Pandia Fanfare's Crazy Train Rantina’s Rejoyce High Card Wins Redglen I Love Rock N Roll Bijoux Saesi Bacardi Silver The Whippet News
January 2012
74 1 M Huff M Fuchs L Baratta R Zienert/C Zienert E Campbell J Stanner-‐Driscoll/P Gall S Lane/K Riney G Carbonell-‐Coll D McNamer K Martell P McNeill/E Doyre S Mcneill S Lee/M Lee D Itter 98 96.67 96 96 94 94 91 90 87.33 84 84 83.5 83.25 82 2 3 1 7 1 1 2 3 3 4 1 2 4 1 C Odom C Pond S Mullins C Foss-‐Tietz/K Nierengarten/S Tietz A BASS/R Brown Brown R VanTassell K Martell C Odom S Hayes S Lane/K Riney C Gillies E Campbell P DEGOL/M COHEN J Stanner-‐Driscoll/P Gall L Hagey/D Hagey/S Vernon J Hime/K Shiarella L Pocurull/D Langford M Ronning/L Carroll C Pond M Cardassi L Garwacki/P Garwacki A Boucher/S Boucher S FILIPIAK/S Kruger N Gordon H Richman/H Tatro/D Tatro D Buck/M Magee 100 100 99 99 99 99 97.5 97.33 97.33 96.67 96 96 95.67 95 95 95 95 94 94 94 94 93.33 93 92.5 92.33 92 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 3 27 28 29 30 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 RAE 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 Horsetooth Penelope Pogostick Timbreblue’s Mysterious Dream Warrior Cabria’s Song Of The Sea Lakewoods Blue Velvet Kismet’s Purple Haze Bitterblue’s Living Colour Whisperun Enchanted Tim Black Marbles Sapphire N Ice Cypress Spirit Of The Game Tru-‐Luv’s Goodnite Mrs Calabash Snow Hill Blinded By The Light Stillwater Wicked Blue Polliwog Mooncroft The Wynn Of Claymar Stillwater Whisper Jet Bravado’s Little Cindy-‐Lou Who Mimbres First Star I See Tonight Kettle Cove N Hamrya Leaping Lily Ziggy Stardust Of Wyndsor Gracegift John James Audubon Bravado Cypress Speedwell Wildbriar Smarty Jones Of Longlesson Bitterblue’s Treacle Tart Bravado's Little Cindy-‐Lou Who Mirage’s Here By Accident Alouette Rdrunner Mucho Dinero Wheatland Talltree Snow Hill Soul Unsigned Anlan’s Sierra Mist Hasue Here Comes Trouble Lucy Andrews Sunsation So B It At Karamac Dreams Charm Me Grand Prix's Golden Eagle K Shiarella/J Hime D Cognigni H Frank J Hime M Ronning L Garwacki/P Garwacki K Shiarella/J Hime M Hermon/L Pelzer N Pisias/S Pisias M Rubin/L Rice A Boucher K Shiarella/J Hime J Trudeau/S Bender K Shiarella/J Hime K Houle/E Houle S Heath S Holley/D Lynch U James/C Austin K Echols S Pisias/N Pisias C Cooper/D Slavin L Garwacki/P Garwack K Houle/E Houle C Odom E Adler L Hayes/S Hayes S Lane T Lubbers/A Lubbers/J Lubbers S Mullins A Andrews C Mcdermott P Younger C Maclean 91.33 91 90.67 90 90 90 90 89 88.5 88.25 87 86.5 85 84 84 83.33 82.33 80 78 78 75 73 70 95.83 94.75 92.7 92.375 91.67 91.5 91.5 88.5 88.25 87.5 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 1 2 4 1 2 2 3 1 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 4 10 8 6 2 2 2 8 2 Top Rally Whippet of the Year Rules:
1. There must be a minimum of three qualifying scores in the calendar year (Jan 1st – Dec 31st ) regardless of class.
2. All qualifying scores will be averaged together. Example: if there is 1 Novice score and 2 Advanced scores, all 3
will be averaged together.
3. Non-qualifying scores will not be included in average.
4. Titles do not have to be earned in the award year.
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

January 2012 Whippet News

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