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THE WHIPPET NEWS
The Official Newsletter of The American Whippet Club
IN THIS ISSUE
November 2013
AWC Official News
WHF Y2K Health Survey
Southern Specialty Results
Top 20 Update
Tourism 101 — MD Edition
Performance Reports (Agility, Lure
Coursing & WRA National)
WN Annual 2013 Info
The New APHIS Regs & You
AKC Whippet Specialty Report
THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
OFFICERS
AWC: Official News Pages — AWC Show Calendar, President’s 3
Harold “Red” Tatro, President
Message, Applicants, Editor’s Note , Southern Specialty Results, National Specialty News, Membership Renewal Notice.
817.297.2398, [email protected]
Dr. Lisa Costello, Vice President
Gail Boyd, Treasurer
Tourism 101— Patricia Spinazzola
6
Whippet Health Survey 2000 — Whippet Health Foundation
10
Barbara Wayne Memorial
14
APHIS & You— Sharyn Hutchens
16
WN Annual 2013 Ad Submission Notice — Wendy Clark
18
October Titles/ Quarterly Title Report— Irene Mullaeur
22
AWC MI Lure Trials — Faith Guest
27
Performance Director’s Report — Lisa Costello
28
Top 20 & Top 20 Committee Report — Harriet Vincent
32
UK & AKC Champions/AKC Specialties— Bo Bengtson
35
Guinevere Borstel, Secretary
4745 25th St., San Francisco, CA 94114
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Jill Hopfenbeck, 508.278.7102, [email protected]
Karen Lee, 610.932.4456, [email protected]
Crystal McNulty, 309.579.2946, [email protected]
Kathy Rasmussen, 913.526.5702, [email protected]
Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974, [email protected]
Class of 2014: Dr. Lisa Costello, Cindy Scott, Kathy Rasmussen
Class of 2015: Gail Boyd, Karen Lee, Crystal McNulty
Class of 2016: Guin Borstel, Dr. Jill Hopfenbeck, Harold “Red” Tatro
AWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS
On the cover: Drawing of a Whippet Puppy by Aimee Rasmussen, courtesy of Kathy
Rasmussen.
Archives ..........................................................................Bo Bengtson, 805.646.3151
Futurity ............ …………..Rhonda Gifford, 480.710.3536, [email protected]
THE WHIPPET NEWS
Health .....................................................................Dr. Connie Austin, 217.498.8661
Guin Borstel, Interim Newsletter Editor
Dr. Connie Brunkow, [email protected]
4745 25th Street, San Francisco, CA. 94114
Dr. Lisa Costello, [email protected]
Judge’s Education ................................................. David Samuelson, 651.454.4174
Kathy Rasmussen, Associate Editor/Newsletter Production
Membership ................................ ………………...Kathy Rasmussen, 913.681.8929
Parade of Honors ..................... ………………Alice VandenBussche, 315.945.2672
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Performance Events ........................ ……………….Dr. Lisa Costello, 815.695.1930
One-year (the monthly newsletter and printed annual):
Public Education .............................................................. Karen Lee, 610.932.4456
Online-only newsletter: $40. Printed newsletter (plus online access): $65
ROM Program .....................................................................Gail Boyd, 919.362.4427
Foreign subscribers: online-only newsletter $40. Printed newsletter
Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974
(plus online access): $80
Top Twenty .................................................................Harriet Vincent, 847.234.1227
ADVERTISING RATES (ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS)
AWC SHOW CHAIRS
$75 per page with one photo, each additional photo $10 (non-camera-ready)
National ............ …………..Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974, [email protected]
Eastern .................... ……………….Harriett Lee, 434.295.4525, [email protected]
$60 per page submitted as camera-ready (pdfs preferred )
Text only, no photos: full page $50, half-page $35
Midwest .............. …………….Judy Lowther, 216.402.9022, [email protected]
ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS
N. Central ........... …………David Samuelson, 651.454.4174, [email protected]
Contact the Editor for file submission specifications.
S. Central ..... ……...Kathy Rasmussen, 913.526.5702, [email protected]
Southern ........................... Christine Heath, 850.936.1629, [email protected]
Western ...................Pam Magette, 562.598.8717, [email protected]
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at: http://www.americanwhippetclub.net/awcpages/awcnewsletter.html or
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AWC BREEDER REFERRAL
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THE WHIPPET NEWS ANNUAL
Wendy Clark, Annual Editor [email protected]
INDEPENDENT WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS
Whippet Health Foundation ....................................Mary Beth Arthur, 414.355.4776
614.777.0124, 5088 Breckenhurst Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026
Whippet Rescue, WRAP ...............................Dr. Barbara Henderson, 301.490.6598
Current issue: 2012. Back issues available for 1986–2011 (except 1987 and
AKC DELEGATE
1990–1992). Cost: $25 each, ($30 each foreign), including shipping; all funds in
Bo Bengtson, 805.646.3151,
[email protected]
ASFA DELEGATE
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303.589.9238,
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Membership Chair: Kathy Rasmussen, 913.526.5702 or on the AWC website.
The American Whippet Club and The Whippet News assume no responsibility for statements or claims made in
the letters to the editor or advertisements that appear in its publications, or any article not contained in the AWC
News section of the newsletter.
2 / THE WHIPPET NEWS - NOVEMBER 2013
Greater San Diego Whippet Ass’n Specialty — Palm
Springs, CA
Fri 1/3— Sweeps: Michael Strockbine (Memphis Afghans);
Breed: Rosemary N. Green (Australia)
AWC & OTHER SHOW CALENDAR
In order to be sure your event is listed, send pertinent information (event name, dates, judges, super, etc.) to the editor at [email protected].
Other shows in this cluster:
Sat 1/5 Kennel Club of Palm Springs—Breed: James
Reynolds
Sun 1/6— Kennel Club of Palm Springs—Breed: Gretchen
Bernardi (Berwick IWs)
Superintendent: www.jbradshaw.com
AWC Supported Entry— W. Springfield, MA
AWC Supported Entry— Portland, OR
Sat 12/7— Eastern Dog Club—Sweeps: Anna Stromberg
(Valhalla); Breed: Allen Odom (Phil-Allen)
Sat 1/18— Dog Fanciers of Oregon—Sweeps: Pat Hastings; Breed: Kent Delaney
Superintendent: www.infodog.com
Superintendent: www.onofrio.com
him up. Here’s the address info:
Bristol Regional Medical Center
ATTN: Calvin Perry
1 Medical Park Blvd.
Bristol, TN 37620
Well, I finally think that Kathy & I (mostly Kathy) have
solved the mailing mysteries that have swirled around the
new incarnation of the WN. Who knew that there are
these nifty little bar codes that sit above the address info
which control where, when and how first class pre-sorted
mail gets delivered? Not me! :) One little bar out of place
and your Whippet News is forlornly lost in the Dead Letter
Office. In any case, with the correct bar codes above the
addresses, the October issue seemed to arrive most everywhere in the proper timely fashion. Onward and upward! Special thanks to the Minuteman Printing team who
have been so awesome in trying to figure out this issue, to
Christine Hopperstad for the “clue”, and also to Kathy
“Nancy Drew” Rasmussen for most excellent sleuthing.
And, here’s a really easy link to an online greeting card
that can be sent directly to Cal at the hospital. His nurses
will print it out and give to him:
http://www.wellmont.org/Patients-And-Visitors/Well-Wishes/
(He’s in Room #2069 in the Bristol Facility)
Until next month!
—- Guin B.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS: Stephanie Connerton, Mt. Airy
MD, Justine Kay, Alameda, CA, Jonathan Toshiro,
Washoe Valley, NV, Jan Weber, Columbia , KY.
Calling all whippet artists and photographers! Your artwork
or photograph can grace the cover of a future issue of the
WELCOME BACK: Allyn Boucher, MS, Diana Cognigini,
WN. We are especially seeking beautiful images of a seaPlains, PA, Weibke Heron, Oxford Station, ONT, Johnsonal nature, featuring our lovely breed. Images/artwork
stone McLeod, Dunlop Ayrshire, UK.
should not be identifiable as any current winner. We cannot offer remuneration for your work, but will credit you
and feature a link to your website, if you have one.
LAST ISSUE, TIME TO RENEW: Dr. & Mrs. Gunderman,
Calvin Perry, the patriarch or the Appraxin Whippets, and Eugene, OR, David Losleben, Hendersonville, NC, Julia
one of our elder statesmen of Whippetdom, is in the hospi- Pieper, Las Cruces, NM, Martha Reed, Pascagoula, MS.
tal in TN, and would really appreciate your cards to cheer
NOVEMBER 2013 - THE WHIPPET NEWS / 3
Continued from Page 3
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Well Thanksgiving is fast approaching and with it the winter
months. As is customary this time of year we reflect on the
things we are thankful for.
In closing I want to remind everyone that the AWC will be
hosting a Meet the Breed booth at the AKC/Eukanuba National
Show in Orlando, FL next month. Karen Lee, Public Education
Chair, is spearheading this endeavor and would love to have
more people and Whippets join her in greeting the public and
telling them how great our breed is to live with and own.
Thank You all…..
Harold “Red” Tatro
AWC President
Thank You to Christine Heath and her committee who put on a
wonderful AWC Southern Specialty in Atlanta last month. The
trophy table was beautiful, the raffle table loaded and the lunch
catered by the infamous “Greek Guys” was very delicious. I had
a great time seeing lots of friends from the region and meeting
several new ones. I’m looking forward to coming back next year. Comments regarding applicants may be mailed to AWC
Membership Chair Kathy Rasmussen, 11714 Harmony
Thank You to Kristen Fredericks for stepping up and building/
Lane, Olathe, KS 66062, or may be e-mailed to
launching the website for the AWC 2014 National in Baltimore,
[email protected] and should be sent no later
MD. The website can be found out www.awc2014.com and Kathan 30 days after the applicant has been published in
ren Lee has promised to keep it updated with all the latest and
The Whippet News.
greatest information. So check it out! When the much anticipated club website is launched it will also include the information
for the National. So people will have multiple locations (the National website, the AWC club website and Face Book pages) to
find information about our spectacular national specialty.
APPLICATIONS FOR
MEMBERSHIP
NOTIFICATION OF BOARD OF
DIRECTORS NOMINEES FOR 2014
Thank You to all the members who have volunteered and given
of their time & money to help make the AWC one of the best
parent clubs in the US. You are the best.
PER THE AWC BY-LAWS:
“The Nominating Committee shall nominate from among
the eligible members of the Club, two candidates to fill the
Thank You to the all the people who work to rescue and provide positions of each of the three Directors whose terms will
all Whippets with a safe, warm and loving home through WRAP expire and two candidates to fill any vacancy existing
among the Directors whose terms are not expiring and
and the other rescue organizations across the country.
shall procure the acceptance of each nominee. Current
Thank You to all the new applicants who have applied to join the members of the Board of Directors who have served three
AWC. This month we welcome Phoebe Cohen, Kristen Frederconsecutive three-year terms are considered ineligible to
icks (who has already been put to work!), and Lee King as new
run for a fourth consecutive three-year term, however,
members of the AWC. The Board just received the most recent these members are eligible to again run for a position on
membership application ballot and I believe there are five
the Board after a minimum one year absence from the
Board. The Committee shall then submit its slate of candinames on it! I am so thankful that these Whippet lovers are
dates by January 1st to the Secretary who shall mail the list
choosing to become a part of the AWC and hope they will all
to each member of the Club on or before January 15th.
find a way to become of part of this big “Family.”
The Club’s newsletter which all members receive, or the
Sadly there is one thing I wish I did not have to report. Longtime Club’s website may also be used as the means of this notibreeder-handler-member- friend, Barbara Wayne, lost her battle fication. “
with cancer and passed away last month. There are few involved with Whippets that don’t have a wonderful Barb memory The Nominees, in alphabetical order, are:
and share in the sorrow of her loss. Thank You to Jonathan Hart,
Jennifer Beach-Buda
Amy Carlson, Bo Bengston and so many others that helped Barb
and her husband Bob at this difficult ending to a wonderful life. Dr. Ken Latimer
Barb was a cherished friend to many and will be deeply missed.
Judy Lowther
Russell McFadden
Kathy Rasmussen
Mark Unger
Ballots for Board positions will be mailed to all eligible
members on or before March 1, 2014.
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AWC SPECIALTY NEWS
AWC Southern Specialty
Atlanta Kennel Club Inc., 10/19/2013
RWD: SPORTING FIELDS N AGAPES HIGHER CALLING. HP451484/01. 03/04/2013. BREEDER: Sharon
Turner / Dionne Butt / Amanda Giles. By Ch Moondancers
Movin Out-Sporting Fields Swan Lake. OWNER: Sharon
Turner / Amanda Giles.
WB, BW & BP: ABLEAIM LEMON DROP MARTINI AT
KAZBAR. HP447238/02. 12/26/2012. BREEDER: Owners.
By DC Ableaim Patent Pending MC-DC Ableaim O'Halleluiah It's Reinging Men SC. OWNER: Gail Boyd & Jenny
Boyd.
RWB: LANEXA SIX SHOOTER. HP433256/06.
06/28/2012. BREEDER: Owners. By Cherche's Normaltown Flyer-DC Cherche's Sexy Plexi SC. OWNER: Dr
Ken Latimer & Chris Durance-Watkins.
JUDGE: Ms Leila Anichini
BOB: CH STARLINE'S OXFORD VICTIM OF LOVE.
HP396645/01. 01/28/2011. Bitch. BREEDER: Angela
Worden and Dianne Bowen. By Ch Starline's SovereignCh Oxfords Dynesty. OWNER: Lori & Carey Lawrence &
Lori Wilson.
Best in Sweepstakes: KAZBAR ABLEAIM WILD MAGNOLIA. HP435272/01. 07/03/2012. BREEDER: Stan Armstrong Jenny Boyd Gail Boyd Michael Long. By Ch Starline's Sovereign-Ch Ableaim Masquerade SC. OWNER:
Stan Armstrong Jenny Boyd Gail Boyd Michael Long.
BOS: GCH CH SHALDRA'S MCLAREN AT ASHLEY
MANOR. HP435878/11. 06/07/2012. Dog. BREEDER:
Owners. By Renegade's Blue On Black NJP CD RA JC
OAP NA-Gch Ch Shaldra's Winning Colors SC. OWNER:
Kyle Sibinovic & Ronald & Cheryl Bigford.
BOS in Sweepstakes: ABBEY'S PA KETTLE.
HP438021/07. 07/21/2012. BREEDER: Jane CooneyWaterhouse & D Butt & A Giles. By Ch Abbey's FantaSporting Fields Dance On. OWNER: Jane CooneyWaterhouse & D Butt & A Giles.
SD: CH DIVANA ARBORLEA JUST HAVING FUN JC.
HP345986/11. 06/18/2009. Dog. BREEDER: Mary & Ron
George Crystal McNulty Chris Watkins. By Ch Plmcrk Fortunre Walking On Heir-Ch Hyck Hollow Lavender Illusion.
OWNER: Mallory and Chuck Ballard.
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
SB & BOBOH: GCH CH KARASAR'S MASTERPIECE.
HP365571/01. 11/10/2009. Bitch. BREEDER: Kerrie
Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: DC DEVEREUX
Kuper & Neil Barthelette. By Ch Karasar's Captivator-Ch
TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL MC. HP152615/07.
Karasar's Artistry. OWNER: Kerrie Kuper & Neil Barthe03/31/2005. BREEDER: Owners. By Ch Sporting Field's
Rock On JC-Ch Wilhaus Here Comes The Sun SC. OWN- lette & A & M Alvarez.
ER: Robin Brown & Cecil Brown & Angela Bass.
AOM: DC ABLEAIM QUE THE MUSIC MC.
BOS in Veteran Sweepstakes: CH DYNIA SOWAGLA
OBERON. HP096751/01. 03/06/2004. BREEDER: Owner
& Yvonne Sovereign. By Ch Sowagla Myth Maker-Ch
Sowagla Dynia Mtn Folklore. OWNER: Paige Zalnoski.
REGULAR CLASSES
JUDGE: Mr. Clyde R Morris (17, 29, 19, 7 NR)
WD: KARASAR'S VOYAGER JC. HP420471/01.
10/14/2011. BREEDER: Kerrie Kuper & Neil Barthelette &
Karen Mlyner. By Ch Karasar's Dreamboat-GCh Ch Karasar's Parexcellence. OWNER: Alice Sweeney & Karrie
Kuper.
HP383204/02. 06/27/2010. Bitch. BREEDER: Owners. By
GCh Ch Dc Ableaim Patent Pending MC-Ch Ableaim It's
All About Me SC. OWNER: Gail & Jenny Boyd.
AOM: (CH) PRIORY'S QUINBY DE SUD. HP418749/05.
09/05/2011. Bitch. BREEDER: K S Armato & R L Studley
& S P Biscoto. By Ch Talk of the Nation De Sud-Ch Congo
Mambo De Sud. OWNER: Katharine S Armato & Jimmy
Cabailo.
AOM: CH SPORTING FIELDS SHAMELESS.
HP427781/01. 01/20/2012. Bitch. BREEDER: Dianne Butt
& Amanda Giles. By Sporting Fields Saint All The WaySporting Fields In A love Song. OWNER: Jane CooneyWaterhouse & Dianne Butt & Amanda.
the dawn was the inspiration for the writing. The Battle of
Baltimore was crucial for America in the War of 1812.
There is a 10 minute orientation film, then allow approximately one hour for the self-guided tour.
AWC NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2014
SPECIALTY WEBSITE
Next up is the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House. This was
the home of Mary Pickersgill, who sewed the Garrison flag
that flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore
in 1814. Restored to its original beauty, this is a must-see
for history buffs.
www.awc2014.com
The AWC 2014 National Website is now LIVE:!
http://www.awc2014.com/. We want to especially thank
new AWC Member Kristen Fredericks for pulling the site
together so quickly for us, Local Chair Pat Spinazzola for
her patience and understanding, and the rest of the AWC
2014 committee for their timely information and contributions.
TOURISM 101
The first in a series of articles and information, leading up
to the big event in April. This month’s article is by Pat
Spinazzola, your local show chair, and this month, your
tour guide.
Yes, we love watching our beautiful whippets, but someYou can check out these guys if you decide to visit the National Aquarium.
times need a break. When we travel to a national, in many
instances we are in a location we have never before visitBaltimore Harbor
ed. Before returning home, many like to take a day to do
some sightseeing and enjoy the local attractions. With that
in mind, here is a handy-dandy guide to aid you in selecting There are many things to see and do at the Inner Harbor.
those things you would most like to see.
The harbor itself has two pavilions, located on the water,
and is filled with shops and restaurants. Each pavilion has
Our AWC Theme and Logo
two levels, so be sure to wear your walking shoes!!
Let’s begin with the theme of our very own national. 2014 is
the 200th anniversary of the penning of Francis Scott Key’s The National Aquarium is for those who like all things under
poem, which later became our national anthem. What bet- the sea. From rainforests to coral seas to the dolphin show,
ter place to start than Fort McHenry, whose flying flag at
there is something for everyone!!
A historical re-enactment at Fort McHenry, site of the Battle of
Baltimore, which served as the inspiration for the “Star Spangled
Banner”.
The Maryland Science Center has three levels of exhibits,
a planetarium, an observatory, and IMAX theatre. If you
love science, add this to your list of things to see.
Baltimore has always been a bustling seaport. If you’re interested in old ships, there are several to see in the harbor.
The USS Constellation is an 1854 warship, complete with
sails and cannons. The Coast Guard Cutter Taney is
docked nearby, and the WWII submarine, the USS Torsk
can also be boarded. The lightship Chesapeake is docked
in the harbor. There is a walking tour for these ships, which
also includes a lighthouse and a memorial to men lost at
sea.
Art
Downtown Baltimore has a number of art museums. The
Walters Art Museum was a private collection, which was
bequeathed to the city of Baltimore. It houses many international, ancient pieces, along with 18th and 19th century
paintings.
The Baltimore Museum of Art has approximately 90,000
pieces of art. It boasts the largest collection by Henri Matisse in the world.
Visionary Art, or “Raw Art” as it is sometimes called, can
Ladew Gardens
is a must see for
horticulturalists.
It is one of the
top 5 topiary
gardens in
North America,
and is located
only several
miles from the
host hotel.
The Baltimore
Zoo is for animal lovers. Reptiles, amphibians, birds, and
mammals of
every stripe can
be found here.
Ellicott City is an
historic district
in Baltimore
County housing
many shops and
antique dealers.
One of the Baltimore Museum of Art’s many
Matisse’s - this one featuring a furry friend.
For those who need an adrenalin rush, visit Six Flags
America, about an hour drive from Hunt Valley.
Like to wager a few dollars? Check out Maryland Live Casino. Slots, blackjack, poker, and much more await you!
Perhaps you will catch site of the mysterious visitor who leaves this offering
on Edgar Allan Poe’s grave?
be found at the American Visionary Art Museum. If you
want something truly unique, make this one of your stops.
Other Points of Interest
For those into the macabre, there is the Edgar Allen Poe
house. If that’s not enough, there is also his grave where,
for years, a mysterious visitor left three roses and a cognac
on the anniversary of his birth. Perhaps you can carry on
the tradition?
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary (commonly called the Baltimore Basilica), is the first cathedral built in the United States. Designed by Benjamin Latrobe, it has many features similar to
his other famous work, the US Capitol building.
There you have it. So many things to see and do, it will be
difficult to pick and choose!! We hope you enjoy your stay
in the area, and take advantage of the Baltimore area attractions.
HUNT VALLEY NATIONAL 2014
NATIONAL SHOW CHAIR REPORT
The close of 2013
All of the regional specialties are complete for 2013 with
some of the info on 2014 already included here in Whippet
News. Stay tuned and the regional chairs will post their
info as soon as possible. The first specialty of the year will
be the Eastern on March 15th in York, PA with Christy Nelson (Runner’s) doing the breed and Gretchen Vanderford
doing the sweepstakes. There will be a supported entry on
Friday the 14th and I am working on getting that info to
pass on.
A big thank you to Christine Heath for pulling off a spectacular Southern in October. Red Tatro was lucky enough to
attend and I believe is talking about it in his Presidents Report. Everything I heard about it was fantastic. It was
Christine’s first year and now she has the daunting task of
making it even bigger and better next year.
Not too much to report but your show chair, Pat Spinazzola
has info in this months’ issue and there will be more and
more coming to Whippet News in the next few months.
Please visit the Facebook page AWC National Specialty
often as things are announced frequently.
Another big thank you to Kristen Fredricks for getting the
National website up and running. Lots of info there so go
to www.awc2014.com for the latest.
The logo is fantastic and will look great on all the logo items
which can then be worn on the 4th of July!!
OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 2015
Dawn Carlson is way ahead of the curve making plans for
2015. She has great ideas for raffles and other ways to
make people happy AND make the AWC some money.
We won’t reveal these goodies until the end of the 2014
National so you’ll all have to wait.
Thanks for reading
Cindy
Several people have expressed a desire to contribute to a memorial to Barbara Wayne. Bo Bengtson, who
has been close to Barb for decades, has agreed to produce a full-page, color memorial for Barb in the 2013
American Whippet Club Annual. This annual is sent to all Whippet News subscribers and members of the
AWC.
Please list your name or names (with or without kennel name) exactly as you would like it listed.
Any surplus money after paying for the page will be donated to Take The Lead in Barbara's name. This organization made it possible for Barb and her husband Bob to return to their home in the last few weeks of
Barb's life. The surplus will be reported by Bo in The Whippet News.
Please send checks in the amount of $20 (US funds only) and payable to Bo Bengtson to the address below
before December 1st. If you want receipt of check confirmed, please include an email address.
Bo Bengtson
P.O. Box 10
Ojai, CA 93024
USA
email: [email protected]
Thank you!
Membership Dues Notice
Dear AWC Member,
It’s time to renew your membership in the American Whippet Club. Please note the dues notice will appear in the AWC
Newsletter and will be emailed to members with correct email addresses from our website.
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Membership Pins are a must have for every member and are available for an additional $7.00.
Please consider making a donation to the Independent Whippet Organizations to support their important work. Donations should be sent directly to the following addresses:
Whippet Health Foundation
Whippet Rescue
Susan Bolduc, Treasurer
Jean Schroeder, Treasurer
PO Box 598
17502 S 750 W
Otis, MA 01253-0598
Wanatah, IN 46390
PLEASE NOTE
To be eligible to vote in the 2014 election your dues must be received by the Treasurer by January 1, 2014
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WHIPPET HEALTH FOUNDATION
In the year 2000 the Whippet Health Foundation put out a survey for owners to complete on the health of their Whippets. It was a lengthy questionnaire which yielded some interesting information on the breed. That survey was the precursor to the Whippet Health Foundation open database which can be found at www.whippethealth.org Information on
the database is useful to breeders, owners, veterinarians and researchers. We strongly encourage owners to enter their
Whippets into the database and keep the information current. The data from the 2000 survey was compiled by Dr. Connie
Austin.
Whippet Health Survey Results
The number of surveys returned in 2000 was 219, down from 278 in 1994. Of these 219 surveys returned, six countries
were represented, including the U.S. (158), Canada (23), England or Scotland (5), Australia or New Zealand (4) and unknown (29). Thirty states were represented in the U.S. The five states in the U.S. with the highest return rate included
California (20), Illinois (14), Washington (11), Ohio(10) and Wisconsin (10). A total of 651 living Whippets were represented in the results compared with 860 in 1994.
Respondents participated in the following activities with their Whippets: conformation (71%), obedience (50%), lure
coursing (69%), agility (32%), racing (36%), therapy work (18%) flyball (7%), and tracking (5%). This follows the trend of
the 1994 survey with many respondents active in performance events. Six percent were strictly pet owners.
Table 1. Health tests ever done on their Whippets
# of Owners Reporting Doing
Test
112
Health Test
CERF
Percent of Owners
53%
Thyroid blood test
81
39%
BAER hearing test
26
12%
Von Willebrand’s disease
21
10%
Hip x-rays
22
10%
Over half of owners reported doing at least one CERF exam on Whippets they owned and almost 40% reported doing
thyroid blood tests.
Table 2. Source of Whippets
Source
Number
Percent
Breeders
384
59%
Bred by reporter
213
33%
Rescued
33
5%
Unknown source
21
3%
Most Whippets reported in the survey were obtained from breeders. The average age at time of this survey was six
years. There were slightly more female Whippets (375, 58%) reported on than male Whippets (276, 42%). 97% of Whip10 / THE WHIPPET NEWS - NOVEMBER 2013
pets had dewclaws removed. Health problems reported in these 651 living Whippets included:
Temperament problems reported by owners may or may not be confirmed by a veterinarian included nervousness
(63, 10%), separation anxiety (73, 11%), dog aggression (45, 7%), dominance aggression (32, 5%), aggression
to people (8, 1%) or submissive urination (4, 0.6%).
Sensory organ problems included old age cataracts (28, 4%), eye trauma (17, 3%), vitreous degeneration (14, 2%),
deafness (8, 1%) and a variety of other conditions
Endocrine system disorders included: hypothyroid (34, 5%) and a small number with Addisons (2, 0.3%).
Genitourinary tract problems in females: trouble whelping (21, 6%), c-section (16, 5%), infertility (9, 3%), urinary tract
infections (9, 3%), and pyometra (6, 2%). Males retained testicles (36, 13%), infertility (4, 2%), and urinary tract
infection (20, 3%). Nine of the 36 had bilateral retained testicles.
Allergies were reported in 17 (3%) of Whippets
Dermatologic problems included skin injuries (228, 35%), hair loss (78, 12%), skin tumors (56, 9%), localized demodex (54, 8%), generalized demodex (4, 0.6%). The sloughing of foot pads question was misinterpreted by many
as foot pad injuries while racing or coursing so this is not reported here. The main two causes of skin injuries
were fights and running injuries.
Cardiovascular/blood system findings were reported as follows: murmurs (42, 6%), and small numbers of cardiomyopathy (3, 0.5%), chronic anemia (1, 0.2%), pulmonic stenosis (1, 0.2%) and congestive heart failure (1, 0.2%).
The gastrointestinal tract problems reported were giardia (38, 6%), teeth problems (36, 6%), mainly broken teeth (16
of the 36), lack of appetite (35, 5%), inability to gain weight (29, 4%), retained teeth (18, 3%) and inflammatory
bowel disease (7, 1%).
Muscles/skeletal problems included toe injuries (144, 22%), fractures (64, 10%), muscle/tendon/ligament (55, 8%),
torn muscles (34, 5%), muscle cramps (21, 3%) and panosteitis (8, 1%). Fractures were mainly to toes and tails
at a median age of 2 years. Almost three-quarters of the toe injuries were front toes, most occurring while coursing (50), racing (17), and 20 not specified so could have been while running freely, racing or coursing. Almost
90% recovered from their toe injury.
Neurologic injuries included seizuring in 11 (2%) of Whippets at a median age of 2 years. Hereditary seizures often
start at that age in dogs. Twelve or 2% were reported with disk disease.
Table 3. Basic Facts About Whippets
Average age at first heat
16 months (range: 6-48)
Average number of puppies per litter
6 puppies
Retained testicles in male puppies
19%
Mean weight of adult males
34 pounds (range: 18-48)
Mean weight of adult females
29 pounds (range: 18-43)
Mean height of adult males
21 inches (range:17-23)
Mean height of adult females
20 inches (range:16-23)
Average age at death
10 years
Eighty-one (37%) of the 219 respondents had bred 218 litters mainly from 1994 through 1999. Nine of 218 (4%) of bitches were bred using AI (artificial insemination) and 20 (9%) of bitches having a litter required a C-section. Sixty-three of
the total 1404 puppies (4%) were stillborn. Ninety percent were weaned. Twenty-eight of the persons who had bred a
litter reported at least one birth defect. The two most commonly reported defects were cleft palate reported by 12 persons and body wall defects (intestines outside body) reported by six persons. Nineteen percent of the male puppies had
retained testicles as compared to 18% in the 1994 survey. A quarter of breeders reported they had previously had bitches which did not conceive.
Causes of death: Eighty-five respondents reported on the deaths of 150 Whippets. Of the 150 deaths, 115 dogs were
euthanized, 18 were natural deaths, 14 were accidental and 3 were unknown type. The top ten causes of death reported
were: cancer (27), old age(25), neurologic (20), trauma (19), heart problems (10), kidney (9), multiple causes (8), autoimmune (6), back problems (6) and temperament (5). Of the trauma related deaths almost a third were from hit-by-cars
and a third from running injuries, which could have been sustained during free play running not racing or coursing. Of
the cancer deaths, 4 were liver cancer, 3 were hemangiosarcoma, 3 were lymphoma/lymphosarcoma and 2 were brain
cancer. Some were unknown types and other types of cancers were reported less commonly. The two most common
causes of the deaths due to neurologic causes were stroke(8) and seizures (4). Four of the 6 autoimmune deaths were
due to autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Respondents were asked to list what they felt to be the top five health related issues. The top ten issues arising from this
list included eye problems (53), retained testicles (41), heart (36), temperament (36), deafness (31), endocrine, mainly
thyroid (29), autoimmune (24), cancer (19), athletic injuries (16), and accidents/injuries (12).
Conclusions
We appreciate all the effort individuals took to return the survey, which probably took each person about an hour to complete, especially if they had multiple dogs. The results give us valuable basic information such as age at first heat, longevity of the breed and average number of puppies per litter. Based on the 219 surveys returned, the Whippet is a relatively healthy breed. Prevalent problems in other breeds, such as hip dysplasia, were not reported here. However,
because these results are based on a small number of Whippets, we are not certain how generalizable they are to the
whole Whippet population. A prevalent problem we know to be present is retained testicles, 19% of male puppies have
retained testicles. Nine male Whippets had bilateral retained testicles which would render them infertile. If the number
of males with bilaterally retained testicles increases, the number of fertile males decrease, which is problematic. Temperament problems also seem to be way too common, with many Whippets reported as nervous. Also, many skin injuries are due to fighting/biting indicating we must be careful about how we manage multiple Whippets. Hypothyroid problems are reported in 5% of Whippets. When placing Whippets, the number of Whippets dying from hit-by-cars and running accidents show it is important to remind new owners about these risks from fast moving dogs. Toe injuries are extremely common in Whippets. Fractures are not uncommon especially in toes and those long Whippet tails, perhaps
another thing to warn new owners about. Other problems which may be starting to appear in the breed and which need
to be followed with concern include deafness and seizures occurring at young ages. Pulmonic stenosis, a congenital
heart problem was reported as well as Addisons Disease. These are worrisome conditions to see appearing in the
breed.
Hopefully, the value of this information
will inspire more people to respond in the
next survey. Although it takes time to fill
out the survey, the health of our breed
should be of prime importance to all of
us. The information about individual respondents is maintained as confidential
and is only summarized in aggregate
form.
If you would like to comment on the results, please contact Dr. Connie Austin,
4517 Sage Road, Rochester, IL 62563
e-mail [email protected].
Submitted by Connie Austin and Mary
Beth Arthur
A warm Thank You to all my whippet friends and family from sunny Florida
“Words really cannot express the warmth and love I have felt from all of you and your
prayers. I have felt touched by God’s love and know that I am still in many of your prayers.
I want to Thank You for that and ask that you continue to pray for both Bob and I Also the cards, cookies, flowers, gifts, phone calls and more, have meant so much over these
difficult weeks. I love getting phone calls from those of you while you are at dog shows,
hearing the dogs in the background barking and it makes me feel good when people ask
“when are you coming back?” This all makes my stay at home so much more tolerable.
I would like to let you know, that I keep all my cards that I have received and when I am
feeling somewhat down, I will sit on the sofa and bring out my cards and read through them.
It lifts my spirits and makes me feel so loved. Thank you so much for all of the special
notes and caring words, you have no idea how much it all means to me.
If I am here at home too much longer however, someone will have to come rescue me from
one of the local looney bins… J I miss seeing all of you at the shows and enjoying the fun
we would have after we would be done showing and our get -togethers and dinners.
Those of you that know how much I love my glass of wine at night will be surprised to hear
I can’t even drink wine anymore, it just doesn’t taste good …so I have gone to margaritas !
….what’s that about???
I want to say a special heartfelt thank you to my new friend and my guardian angel Jonathan Hart. I don’t know how I could have endured some of my life challenges over the last
couple of months starting with helping to say goodbye to my special boy, Blaze, to easing
my mind about my dogs and their well being. This man welcomed me into his home and has
done everything to help Bob and I get settled back into our home and with the dogs we
love. Unfortunately we had to let a few go back to their breeders but I know they are all in
a good safe place.
Thank you Carol Harris for helping to facilitate Rosa going back to Bo. You have no
idea how that helped ease my mind. You are a special friend.
Also thank you to Amy Carlson for coming and staying with me ….coping with me in the
hospital and helped me understand what the doctors were telling me about what to expect.
And if the Good Lord is willing, I will look forward to seeing many of you at a dog show
sometime soon.
Lots of Love,
Barb “
This was dictated to
me Oct 15th.
Barb passed away
quietly in the early morning hour
on Nov. 4, 2013 .
I have a strong
feeling she will be
with many of us
at a dog show
soon.
Peace be with you
my special friend.
Kathy Rasmussen
By Sharyn Hutchens
AWC Legislative Liaison
THE NEW USDA/APHIS RULE
AND HOBBY BREEDERS
T
he rumblings about new breeder regulations
from the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) division began a couple of years
ago. A draft was posted last year, there was a public comment period, and the final rule was published September
18th, to take effect November 17th., 2013.
The rule was developed to address what HSUS claimed
was a problem with "internet puppy mills" shipping puppies sight unseen to consumers. Although APHIS cannot
provide any numbers, they said that a large number of
these puppies were unhealthy. Since the USDA has historically regulated only breeders who sold at wholesale to
pet stores, these "internet breeders" were uninspected by
either USDA or by people visiting their kennels. APHIS
believes the new rule will mean lots more breeders being
inspected.
count for all owners: Breeder 'A' maintains (keeps
on her property) three bitches that are co-owned
with breeder 'B.' Breeder 'B' ALSO maintains
three bitches that are co-owned with 'A.' It is possible that USDA will consider that A and B EACH
maintain six bitches -- two too many to use this
exemption.
b. USDA has not yet said whether puppies
whelped by c-section at a veterinarian' suffice will
count as 'whelped on your premises.' If they
aren't, this exemption won't be allowed if you ever
have a c-section,
c. USDA also hasn't said at what age a puppy
becomes 'breedable' or at what age a bitch is considered no longer breedable. It seems certain that
even elderly bitches will be counted unless sterilized.
d. ALL COVERED SPECIES are counted. That
means an intact female cat and an intact female
hamster count against your total of four. Basically
all the common pet species would count.
AKC has asked for clarification on these points.
-- OR -2. You sell your puppies only in face to face transactions
on your own premises. No shipping ever, at all. This exemption too has question marks:
a. USDA says that what the rule really means is
'face
to
face
ANYWHERE.' You could meet at a rest stop
MOST HOBBY BREEDERS WILL HAVE TO CHANGE
how we breed and/or sell dogs in order to stay legal. The or WalMart parking lot. The trouble with that is that that Is
alternative is to get a USDA license andvery few of us can not what the rule actually says, and USDA employees
don't have the power to change the written rule. Until this
do that.
is settled the only way to be safe with this exemption is to
have all buyers come to your place.
Under the old rule -- still in effect until November 17th -you were exempt from USDA licensing as long as you
b. USDA also says that exemptions can be mixed
sold ONLY at retail -- never to pet shops. There were a
-maybe you could ship pups you whelped and
few other exemptions but they mattered only in special
raised
but not others. This too isn't stated in the
cases.
rule and is confusing any way you look at it.
Under the new rule there are two main exemptions:
There are a few other exemptions you might have heard
about, one being breeding 'to preserve bloodlines.' Be1. You maintain four or fewer breedable (unspayed)
cause it appears that USDA wants nearly all puppies usfemale animals and sell only animals born and raised on
ing this exemption sold for the stated purpose, this exyour own premises. No stud fee puppies back, no dogs
bought from other breeders, no rescues ("Adoptions" are emption is far from safe. Unless every puppy is sold for
sales in the eyes of the law if any money changes hands.) breeding, this one won't work.
This exemption has several question marks:
a. The wording may mean that co-owned animals
There are also exemptions for breeders of security, hunting, and working dogs -- not the working group, but dogs
that actually perform jobs such as Border collies on ranch-
es. These exemptions have the same problem as breedhefty fine and be required to jump the hurdles of a USDA
ing 'to preserve bloodlines.' If only some puppies in a litter license to continue breeding.
are sold for the exempted purpose, it's unclear what happens. USDA doesn't consider racing, coursing, and agility For an example of what dealing with APHIS enforcement
is like, Google 'Dollarhite rabbits.' APHIS also plans to
dogs as 'working dogs.'
mine data from websites and puppy sale sites to find
So why not just get a license? USDA requirements were
breeders to investigate. DO NOT ASSUME YOU WON'T
designed for large commercial facilities and they will not
GET CAUGHT. FIGURE OUT HOW YOU ARE GOING
be changed for home breeders. Among many, many othTO COMPLY WITH THE RULE AND DO IT.
ers are requirements that all surfaces dogs touch are able
to be chemically or steam sterilized. No more dogs on the Yes, maybe the looser interpretations will work for a while
or for some people. Even if you win a court battle, it will
couch or whelping boxes in the bedroom.
cost you tens of thousands of dollars and (probably) your
You must have a separate food preparation area for feed- breeding program, even if you get to keep your dogs. It's
ing the dogs. You cannot keep puppies under four months not worth it.
old with your adult dogs and you can't store anything other
If you want to complain to someone, start with AKC clubs.
than "proper dog husbandry materials" in the room with
Most
clubs have shown NO concern about this rule. We
your dogs. Someone must be present during all working
shouldn't be surprised that the AKC has done nothing.
hours, five days a week to admit an inspector; these are
Then contact your (federal) representative in Congress
'no notice' inspections. Specific, detailed records are reand your two U.S. Senators. They are responsible for the
quired.
law that allows these regulations. That law -- the Animal
The enforcement of these regulations depends on the
Welfare Act of 1966 as amended -- gives the federal govjudgment of the individual inspector. People have told us
ernment control over the breeding and sale of pet animals.
that they are now required to find something wrong every Does that make sense to you?
time. In addition to the problems with APHIS itself, a
USDA license will make you a "business" according to
state and local law, which will require a business license,
payment of sales tax, and very likely cause you zoning
problems.
You can read both the USDA discussion of the new rule
and the changes themselves, here: http://www.gpo.gov/
fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-09-18/pdf/2013-22616.pdf
Notice that what APHIS says ABOUT the new rules is
looser than the rules themselves in several ways: We believe that 'says about' is just a sales pitch to keep us quiet
and that sooner or later, the rules will be enforced as they
are written. (If APHIS planned to enforce the looser requirements they're stating now, why didn't they just write
the final rule that way? The same issues were there in the
draft rule, 18 months ago and thousands of breeders commented on them.)
The following link will take you to brief training materials
(with pictures) on what it takes to have a USDA licensed
kennel: http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Education-Training/
regulatory-compliance-for-commercial-dog-breeders.php.
The Associated Dog Clubs of New York
State have announced their intention to file
an injunction against the USDA/APHIS regulation. Following is the statement from their
website. For personal or club donations, visit
the website at http://
www.keepourdomesticanimals.com/
You will also find their legal argument synopsis and a form to fill out if your club would
like to be listed as a plaintiff. They are trying to raise $10,000 by November 14th and
money will be returned if they do not make
it. If you have questions about this, please
contact [email protected].
Enforcement will be complaint driven. If you have more
than four female, unspayed animals, you ship a puppy,
and someone reports you, then APHIS may show up to
look through your records for evidence of any violation -not just whatever was reported. You could end up with a
AKC Title Report
October, 2013
By Irene Mullauer, National Obedience Chairperson
Here is the summary of the titles reported by AKC in for September, 2013. Congratulations to all!
Special congratulations go out to Bonnie Henderson and MACH11 Unsinkable Guiding Light MXC3
MJB4 NF. MACH11, that is one impressive new title!
Novice Agility
Novice Agility Preferred
Novice Jumper
Open Agility
Open Agility Jumper
Open Agility Jumper Preferred
Excellent Agility Jumper
Master Agility Excellent
Master Agility Champion 2
Master Agility Champion 11
Master Silver Agility
Master Excellent Jumper
Master Gold Jumper
Master Bronze Jumper 2
Master Century Jumper
Agility FAST Novice
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
Canine Good Citizen
Beginner Novice
Companion Dog
Rally Novice
Rally Advanced
Rally Excellent
Rally Advanced Excellent
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
Coursing Ability
Coursing Ability Advanced
Coursing Ability Excellent
Field Champion
Junior Courser
Master Courser
Senior Courser
2
3
1
5
2
3
15
Champion
Grand Champion
21
5
The above statistics and records are from the
AKC so if there are any errors or missing data,
please let me know.
From the June 1961 “Whippet News” cover.
November 2013 AKC Obedience, Rally Ranking Report
By Irene Mullauer, National Obedience Chairperson
I have received the Quarter 3 Obedience and Rally reports from AKC.
Obedience rankings 1/1/13 thru 9/30/13
Primary Class
Beg Nov A
1
2
3
4
Dog Name
Primary Owner
Average
Qualifying Score
Delcielo Solar Star
Elain-Ward's Molto Mario
Plumcreek One Shot Tequila
Shaldra's American Eclipse
Marrianne
Monica
Burns
Cheryl
Lu
McEvoy
Julie
Manson
194.5
192.5
192
191.67
1
1
1
3
Lonestar Whippets Trans Am
Starlaine Rumor Has It
Bravado's Mayflower M'Lady
Galewind's Life Of Reilly
Yashanti N Nonsuch My Blue Heaven
Bravado's Jeronimo
Pamela
Nancy
Susan
Nancy
Diana
Susan
Cherry
Anderson
Orman
Anderson
Wehry
Orman
191.17
188.5
187
186
185.5
185
3
2
1
1
1
1
Debmar You All Spoken Here
Amberwind Hamrya Dragons Claw
Sporting Field's Man In Black
Horsetooth Penelope Pogostick
Elidas Gq
Mariki's La Dolce Vita Cu Liath
Festivas Sport Nautique
Deborah
Elizabeth
Debi
Kenneth
Christine
Martha
Aileen
Bahm
Campbell
Adams
Shiarella
DeClerk
Cardassi
Leavitt
199
196
194.625
194.25
194.25
191.17
190.625
1
1
4
2
2
3
4
14
Shojin's Compay Segundo
Ragapple A Stitch In Time
Mystic Run's Hey Jude
Fanfare's Crazy Train
Ziggy Stardust Of Wyndsor
Highbridge Power Play
Echo Creeks Hothead Of Warburton
Dee
M.Joanne
Annie
SARAH
Ulysses
Janet
Holly
Vayda
Ronning
Andrews
FILIPIAK
James
Juzkiw
Bushard
190.33
188.33
188
187.17
187
187
186
3
3
1
3
1
1
2
15
16
17
18
19
Kettle Cove N Hamrya Leaping Lily
Bravado's Little Cindy-Lou Who
Kamada's No More Pending Dreams
Jammin' Whatchamacallit
Windryder's Americade Cruiser
Sandra
Karen
Janet
Laurel
Lutz
Holley
Houle
Juzkiw
Behnke
Roberta
184.67
184.5
184
183.25
183
3
2
1
2
1
1
Midori Days De Sud
Irene
Mullauer
191.5
1
1
Renegade's Red Alert At Sea
Kathleen
Cole
180.17
3
1
2
Delcielo Solar Star
Marrianne
Cheryl
Lu
Manson
174.5
170.25
1
2
6
7
8
9
10
Beg Nov B
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Grad Nov
Grad Open
Novice A
Novice B
1
2
3
4
5
6
Northwind Superior Highland's Grace Lucille
Mystic Run's Here Comes The Sun
Owlwatch Love's Arabesque
Redglen I Love Rock N Roll
Autumns Sweet Butterfly Kisses
Deborah
Jean
Annie
Seth
Harriet
Lorain
Bahm
Frogner
Andrews
Corduan
Richman
Abel
193
186.5
186
183.75
183.67
183
1
2
1
2
3
1
7
8
9
10
11
13
Castlecrest Zoe At Blue Willow
Saesi Inked Is This Love
Shamasan After Midnight
Deerpath Dreamy Drusy
Shojin's I Wanna Be Your Dog
Shamasan Who's That Lady
Sharon
Susan
Annie
Jorczak
Charlotte
PHOEBE
Couzin
Mullins
Whitney
Nancy
Pond
DEGOL
182
181
177.33
176.5
175.5
171.83
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
Shaglan Wildaspen Eastr Magic
Shamasan's Crusader Rabbit
Wheatland Talltree
Abbey Boston Belle
Midori Days De Sud
Wegner's On The Sly
Heather
Mary
Lee
Jill
Irene
Connie
Badgett
Flynn
Hayes
Hopfenbeck
Mullauer
Austin
190.5
188.67
187.5
181
179
173.5
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
Maverick Cowgirl Chic
Renegade's Red Alert At Sea
Rachel
Kathleen
Amado
Cole
193
187.5
5
1
1
2
Maverick Cowgirl Chic
Alouette Rdrunner Mucho Dinero
Rachel
Ellen
Amado
Adler
192
188.5
3
2
Open A
Open B
Util A
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 1/1/2013 thru 9/30/2013
Rank
Adv A
Dog Name
1
2
3
4
Owner
6
7
8
9
Delcielo Solar Star
Galewind's Life Of Reilly
Tangens Maverick Red Planet
Charlemagne Jomyr Vanilla Coke
Summit Start Me Up
Kimeras Dinah Might
Julie K Burns
Marrianne Lu
Sandra Holley
Nancy Anderson
Donna Pardi
Donna Pardi
Karen Hilfiker
Ulysses James
Ameetha Palanki
1
Ulysses James
Aver-
Qualifying
95
92
90.5
86
86
85.67
81.5
77
74
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
97
2
Adv B
Windryder's Full Throttle
Affinity Full Circle To Karamac
Autumn Sweet Pickle
Longrun's Moonlight Mile
Mystic Run's Here Comes The Sun
Tru-Luv's Goodnite Mrs Calabash
Vitesse Deep Powder
Fanfare's Crazy Train
Roberta S Lutz
Martha Cardassi
Carol Mc Dermott
Cheryl Manson
Lorain M Abel
Annie Whitney
Annie L Andrews
Mickey Rubin
Dr. Lisa M Costello
Sandra Holley
SARAH E FILIPIAK
94
94
93.5
92.67
91
88.33
85.5
83
76
74
72
2
1
2
3
1
3
2
3
1
1
1
4
5
6
7
8
Timbreblue's Mysterious Dream Warrior
Kemar's Love Torn
Wheatland Talltree
Hasue Here Comes Trouble
Tnt's La Femme Nikita
Timbreblue Windrydr Biker Girl
Diana Cognigni
Kaye Martell
Carol Mc Dermott
Lee Hayes
Martha Cardassi
Susan Mullins
Roberta S Lutz
Roberta S Lutz
95.13
95
95
94.67
93.5
84.5
80.5
79.5
8
2
10
6
8
2
8
8
1
2
3
Krislyn Cat Man Do
Kemar's Love Torn
Joanne Cook
Kaye Martell
Donna Pardi
91.5
84.33
82.67
2
3
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Saesi Inked Is This Love
Midori Days De Sud
Shamasan Who's That Lady
Shojin's I Wanna Be Your Dog
Chapleton's Little Wing
Bitterblue's Treacle Tart
Summit Ironwood Farrahst Of Them All
Wegner's On The Sly
Susan Mullins
Irene C Mullauer
Donna Pardi
PHOEBE DEGOL
Charlotte Pond
Linda Pocurull
Carol Mc Dermott
Linda Garwacki
Laura A Hagey
Connie Austin
97
95
90
88.5
88
87
85
84
81
80
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
4
3
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Bitterblue's Hot Toddy
Horsetooth Ginger Shrimp
Marial's Maiden Rock
Kimeras Dinah Might
Timbreblue Chipping Camden
Tangens Maverick Red Planet
Yashanti N Nonsuch My Blue Heaven
Lonestar Whippets Trans Am
Cheryl Manson
Victoria Damant
Lyn D'Amato-Franklin
Donna Pardi
Julie K Burns
Mary Hawemann
Ameetha Palanki
Jean Bartlett
Donna Pardi
Diana Wehry
Pamela Cherry
99.33
95
94
90.75
90.67
90
88
86.5
84.67
84
81.67
3
1
2
4
3
1
3
2
3
1
3
Foxhunt Fiesta
Blue Willow Some Like It Hot
Longrun's Moonlight Mile
Shamasan Chateau Noir
Horsetooth Runrig Feynman
Carol Linda Perkins
Sharon Couzin
Annie Whitney
Phoebe Cohen
Jennifer Hime
98
96.75
96.33
95.67
95
2
4
3
3
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
RAE
1
2
Exc A
Exc B
Nov A
Nov B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
22
24
25
26
27
28
Shojin's Compay Segundo
Winway Portfolio Of Sporting Fields
Burnt Sienna Red Mountain
Sporting Field's Nigel
Shamasan After Midnight
Winway Pleats Please
Festivas Sport Nautique
Foxglove Summit Mira Mira On The Wall
Horsetooth Big Johnsons Blue Butternuts Of Amulet
Fanfare Forgetmenot Dapper Dan Man
Whispers I'Ve Got A Secret
Vivace Gold Don'T Rust
Starlaine Rumor Has It
Horsetooth Runrig Fermi
Horsetooth Lychee Berry
Horsetooth Ginger Shrimp
Horsetooth Spicy Duck
Sunlow's Old Yeller Moon
Kamada's No More Pending Dreams
Agstone Marrakesh Express
Watch Me Fin Of Kimera
Mens Sana's Dashaway At Christeva
Amulet Its Good To Be The King
Susan Fedewa
M A Peers
Laura Baratta
Chip Mckenney
Annie Whitney
M A Peers
Aileen Leavitt
Laura A Hagey
95
94.33
94
93.5
93.33
92.5
92.33
91.67
1
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
Ms. Jennifer A Hime
Sarah Filipiak
C Ann Priddy
Dr. Constance C Austin D.V.
M.
Nancy Anderson
Deborah Bahm
Jennifer Hime
Jennifer Hime
Lyn D'Amato-Franklin
Ms. Jennifer Hime
Ms. Janet Wolf Moon
Janet Lucille Juzkiw
Charlene Stone
Judith F Thomas
Steve Heath
Barbara Stone
91.33
90
89
3
3
1
89
89
89
89
89
87
87
86
83
80.75
78
74
74
1
1
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
1
1
1
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 Reports Department. Please forward any questions to me at [email protected].
MICHIGAN AWC LURE COURSING
SPECIATIES OCTOBER 2013
"Phoebe", FC Phoebe On The Wing MC LCM 3 OTR CR
owned by Caren & Joe Shoemaker. The Best of Breed win
went to the Open dog "Mumble"!
An AWC ASFA coursing specialty was held October 19th,
2013 in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. It was a cold, rainy,
I would like to thank Polly McNichol ( the field owner) for
her hospitality and hot coffee, Amy Balthrop, Susan White,
and other Borzoi & Ridgeback club members who helped
with the AWC trial.
dreary day; the field was a gently rolling hay field. The
AWC specialty was the third trial running after Borzoi and
Ridgeback specialties. Twenty seven entries started; winner of Open stake was
"Mumble", Shannon Down Happy Feet owned by Shannon
& Krystyl Lyons handled by Laurie Keyser, the Field Champion stake was "Prada", FC Do It Just A Fashion Trend
FCH owned by Debbie Syrja, the Veteran stake winner was
AWC held an AKC Lure Coursing Trial Specialty October
20th in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. It turned out to be a long
day very cool temps but no rain, and the field was a gently
rolling hay field. The AWC trial ran third again after Borzoi
and Ridgeback specialties. We QC'd nine dogs and then
had thirty five starters the winner of the Open (entry of 28)
and a 5 point major win was "Ariel", GCh Longlesson Albelarm Born This Way, owned by Lew Griffitt. The winner
of the Field Champion Stake was "Bug" FC Debmar Lady
Bug At Emerald owned by Dr Alice Sowders & Deborah
Bahm. The winner of the Veteran Stake was "Phoebe" FC
Phoebe On The Wing MC owned by Caren & Joe Shoemaker. The eventual Best if Breed winner was the Field
Champion winner "Bug" . Again I want to thank the field
owner, Polly McNichol, for her hospitality and the hot tea
and coffee, Amy Balthrop, Susan White and other Borzoi
and Ridgeback club members who helped keep the trial
moving. And to all the participants "thank you" for hanging
in there for what seemed like an endless day!
Diane Guest- FTS
WRA National Winners
2013 WRA National Meet Winner
“English”
Elektra Jammin’ English, RCh
Bred by Robyn Brown and Merril Woolf
Owned by Laurel and Don Behnke
(Vitesse Talk is Cheap, SRCh x Elektra Barossa de Kentfield Quixand)
2013 WRA National Fun Match Winner:
“Dana”
GCh. Shaldra’s Bugattia at Ashley Manor
Bred and owned by
Kyle Sibinovic and Ronald and Cheryl Bigford
(Renegade’s Blue on Black, CDX, RA, JC, NA, OAP, NJP
x Ch. Shaldra’s Winning Colors, SC)
For events processed through Friday, October 19, 2013
RANK
NAME
SEX
BOB
TOTAL
WINS
DEFEATED
________________________________________________________________________________________
1
GCH CH Starline's Oxford Victim Of Love
B
91
1672
2
GCH CH Bo-Bett's Quick Pick
B
58
730
3
GCH CH Karasar's Remembrence
B
54
675
4
GCH DC Ableaim Que The Music MC
B
43
598
5
GCH CH Cottonwood Versace At Coreymore
D
53
465
6
GCH CH Artemis Hypnotic Opium SC
B
40
438
7
GCH CH Solaris Saxon Shore Hypnotiq Kamio
B
30
415
8
GCH CH Sporting Fields Heavenly Body JC
B
33
335
9
GCH CH Lakota's Witch Witch Are You SC
B
5
301
10
GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless
B
10
298
11
GCH CH Cottonwood Vuitton
D
14
261
12
GCH CH Kamada's New York Minute
B
21
220
13
GCH CH Fanfare Forgetmenot My Kinda Pretty
B
10
212
14
GCH CH Endeavor's White Roses On Nysa Hill
B
6
179
15
GCH CH Festiva's Lucy Is Fashionably Late JC
B
12
176
16
GCH CH Winway Ramona Quimby
B
5
170
17
GCH CH Shojin's Turn Me Loose RN JC
D
15
161
18
GCH CH Adagio Jilzan Fire On Ice
D
5
149
19
GCH CH Harmony's Midnight Lace At Aeolus JC
B
6
130
20
GCH CH Shamasan Island Of Imagination
B
14
129
21
GCH CH Charlamar Redcliffe Now’s The Time
D
5
126
22
GCH CH Starline's Windborn Sweet Liberty
B
10
124
23
GCH CH Starline's Chanel JC
B
2
118
24
GCH CH Premiere Sportingfields Naughty By Nature
B
9
115
25
Lakota's Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Brown Boulders JC
B
1
106
The executive committee has made considerable progress in organizing fund-raising projects for next year's
Top Twenty. It is most important that our membership be made aware of the high costs inherent in the
presentation of this very special event. (I have received several inquiries from other breed clubs who have
received reports of how well-received our Top Twenty has been in recent years and who want information
on how we present the event). While the participants do absorb the expense of the medallions and rosettes,
it is the attendees and generous AWC members who enable us to hold the Top Twenty event through the
purchase of raffle tickets, donations to the raffle, ticket and catalogue sales, and monetary donations.
Rachel Gongre reports that she has received wonderful raffle items and we hope to post photos and details
on our website soon. Please keep her in mind (in regard to the event) during your holiday shopping and on
into the new year; there are lots of interesting and useful "doggie" items in the market place these days think "gift baskets" that you could put together for some lucky raffle-ticket buyer.
We have seen samples of the "new" rosettes that Gail Boyd will
be ordering; they are GORGEOUS!!! Our creative and energetic
fund-raising chair, Jane Cooney-Waterhouse, is hard at work on
her innovative plans for 2014. We are holding our collective breath:
Jane has briefed me on her proposed "activities" and we think
they will be enjoyable and unique.
Happy Holidays to all. Stay tuned for continued updates from our
energetic and talented Top Twenty team!!!
UK & AKC Champions
In the August issue of WN I wrote about American Whippets who had won in Great Britain. It was my understanding that Ch. Sporting Fields Winged Dove Over Dumbriton had finished her AKC title before moving to Great Britain about ten years ago, but that was not the case — so although she became a champion in her new homeland and
even won BIS at their big Hound show, she was not a British and American Champion.
The young Ch. Merci Isle Magnolia at Palmik is therefore the first American-bred Whippet ever to have that
distinction. My apologies to all concerned. Many Whippets before her became champions in both countries, but almost
all of them were British exports to the U.S.; I haven’t counted, but my guess is there must have been several dozen,
almost all of them were before the 1980s. One later AKC and Canadian champion from Lorricbrook became a champion in Great Britain, but he was of course Canadian-born, and more recently an Airescot dog from Sweden finished in
both the U.S. and Canada before moving on to England and gaining his title there as well.
However, Magnolia is definitely the first U.S. bred AKC champion Whippet to become a champion in Great
Britain.
- Bo Bengtson
From AKC: Whippet Specialties
The following results from Whippet specialty shows which have not already been recorded in WN were listed on AKC’s
website on Nov. 11, 2013. Sweepstakes results, Best Puppy, and Awards of Merit are not published by AKC.
Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Asssociation, designated specialty held with North Georgia Hound Association in
Atlanta, GA on Oct. 17, 2013. Judge Allen Odom. Number of dogs shown 52 (19 dogs, 33 bitches). BOB GCh. Sporting Fields Shameless. BOS GCh. Divana Arborlea Just Having Fun JC. Select Dog GCh. Harmony’s Pablo Picasso
JC. Select Bitch GCh. Ableaim Que The Music MC. WD Sporting Field’s N Agapes Higher Calling. RWD Dragonfly’s
Karasar Born To Move. WB & BOW Priory’s Quinby De Sud. RWB Harmony’s Lady Luck.
American Whippet Club, designated specialty held with Atlanta KC in Atlanta, GA on Oct. 19, 2013. Judge Clyde R.
Morris. Number of dogs shown 67 (24 dogs, 43 bitches). BOB GCh. Starline’s Oxford Victim of Love. BOS GCh.
Shaldra’s Mclaren at Ashley Manor. Select Dog GCh. Divana Arborlea Just Having Fun JC. Select Bitch GCh. Karasar’s Masterpiece. WD Karasar’s Voyager JC. RWD Sporting Field’s N Agapes Higher Calling. WB & BOW Ableaim
Lemon Drop Martini at Kazbar. RWB Lanexa Six Shooter.
Northern California Whippet Fanciers Association, designated specialty held with Del Valle DC of Livermore in
Pleasanton, CA on Oct. 19, 2013. Judge Iva Kimmelman. Number of dogs shown 67 (24 dogs, 43 bitches). BOB GCh.
Oxford Sunbeam Sleepless In Seattle. BOS GCh. De Kotans Sunday Sermon. Select Dog GCh. Countrywinds Vapor Trail. Select Bitch GCh. Lakota’s Witch Witch Are You SC. WD & BOW Runner’s He’s The Coronado. RWD Sportingfield All Things Good. WB Endeavor’s Tequila Sunrise at Taliesin. RWB Crestfield Blonde Bombshell.
The year’s last specialty, Arizona Whippet Association’s second specialty for 2013, was held in Tucson, AZ on Nov. 9.
Official results have not yet been published by AKC.
- Bo N. Bengtson
The Whippet News
Guin Borstel, Editor
4745 25th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
“Baby it’s cold outside” Bella, Mysty & Tilly.
Photo courtesy of Delia Zarges

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