December 2009 AWC News - American Whippet Club
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THE WHIPPET NEWS THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB AWC OFFICERS President.... ............................................Russell McFadden 505-753-6782 Vice President.... ....................................Connie Brunkow 217-431-8972 Treasurer... ............................................ .David Samuelson 651-454-4174 Secretary ..........................................................Cindy Scott 719-594-9974 ................................. 3655 Cragwood Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Board of Directors: Class of 2010: ....... ...Christine Hopperstad, Donna Lynch, Patience Renzulli, David Samuelson Class of 2011……….Lisa Costello, Cindy Scott Class of 2012: …….Connie Brunkow, Russ McFadden, Kay Nierengarten AKC DELEGATE.… ............................ …..Donna Lynch 508-636-0705 ASFA DELEGATE:…………………………... CJ Foxx 303-424-5144 AWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Archives ......................................................... Bo Bengtson 805-646-3151 Health................. Drs. Connie Austin, Connie Brunkow, Lisa Costello Futurity .......................................................... Kathy Slater 618-585-4677 Judge’s Education ........................................... Mary Dukes 704-843-7195 Membership .......................................... Kay Nierengarten 218-729-8003 Parade of Honors ............................ Alice VandenBussche 315-945-2672 Performance Events ............................... Dr. Lisa Costello 815-695-1930 ROM Program ............................................ Donna Lynch 508-636-0705 Show ................................................................Cindy Scott 719-594-9974 Top Twenty ............................................ Linda Waggoner 541-347-2171 Versatility ..................................................John Heffernan 413-369-4399 INDEPENDENT WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS: Whippet Health Foundation ............... Mary Beth Arthur 414-355-4776 Whippet Rescue, WRAP ............. Dr. Barbara Henderson 301-490-6598 DECEMBER 2009 APPLICATIONS FOR AWC MEMBERSHIP COMMENTS regarding applicants may be sent to—Membership Chair Kay Nierengarten, 5654 Chalstrom Dr., Saginaw, MN 55779 or emailed to: [email protected] WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS: Georgia Cushman, Tehachapi, California WELCOME BACK: Carol Abbott, Aurora, Ohio; Susannah Bacon, Asheville, North Carolina; Douglas Conrad, Raleigh, North Carolina; Robert Gunderman, Eugene, Oregon; Marianne Klingkowski, Cupertino, California; Sharron Lane, Hendersonville, Tennessee; Johnston McLeod, Ayrshire, United Kingdom; Karen iMlynar, Akron, Ohio; Alyssa Nordstrom, New Norway, Canada; Julia Pieper, Las Cruces, New Mexico LAST ISSUE, TIME TO RENEW: Suzi Bender, Jessica Brown, Danielle Dryburgh, Anne Fazio, John Ross, Pat Shiley, Norman Smith, Fukie Yoshimoto Applications for AWC membership may be obtained either on request from Membership Chair Kay Nierengarten, 5654 Chalstrom Dr., Saginaw, MN 55779, or emailed to [email protected] AWC website: www.americanwhippetclub.net Breeder Referrals: Mary Downing [email protected] THE WHIPPET NEWS Newsletter Editor ...................Christine Hopperstad, 130 34th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112 phone & fax 206-322-5872, [email protected] Assoc. Editor ……………….Kirsten Hopperstad, [email protected] Assoc. Editor ....................................................Pat Dresser 330-239-1829 Annual Editor ............................ Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Dr., Hilliard, OH 43026 614-777-0124 [email protected] One year subscription rate for monthly newsletter & annual: online only $25.00, print $45; foreign: online only $25, print $60 Advertising (on a space available basis): Full page, one photo -- $50.00, each additional photo $10.00 Full page, camera ready -- $40.00 (preferably emailed as an attachment, or printed out on standard paper) Text only, no photos: Full page -- $35.00, Half page -- $25.00 Photographs should be originals and will be returned. Pedigrees must be typed in standard pedigree format. DEADLINE — The first day of the month for that month’s issue. THE WHIPPET NEWS ANNUAL Current issue: 2008. Back issues available for 1986-2007 (except 1987 & 1990 through 1992). Cost is $25.00 each ($30.00 foreign), which includes shipping; all funds must be U.S. dollars, payable by check or money order to Whippet Annual. Send to ANNUAL EDITOR Wendy Clark (address above). The American Whippet Club and The Whippet News assume no responsibility for statements or claims made in the letters to the editor or advertisements that appear in its publications. Dear Readers, Those of you on the online Whippet lists spent a lot of time lately reading about Silken Windhounds and where they stand when it comes to AKC breed recognition. On the one hand there are many of us who remember when a certain Whippet fancier in the early 80’s tried to convince the world that he had discovered the “long lost” longhair gene and had the puppies to prove it. Further investigation proved him wrong, a Whippet x Sheltie cross proved to be the actual case. Now we have the Silken Windhounds that are descended from that cross and have Borzoi blood besides. They’re attractive and charming and will probably eventually get their recognition, hopefully when those opposed to them have forgiven them their cross-bred beginnings. — The very Best of Wishes for everyone for this holiday season!!! National Show Chair Cindy Scott 719-594-9974 [email protected] Eastern Harriett Lee 434-295-4525 [email protected] Midwest Pat Richey 330-735-2486 [email protected] N. Central David Samuelson 651-454-4174 [email protected] South Central Nancy Billups 806-381-0601 [email protected] Southern David Howton 770-345-2120 [email protected] Western Pam Magette, 562-598-8717 [email protected] AWC SHOW CALENDAR AWC 2010 National Specialty, Tucson Arizona www.awc2010.com AWC Support: AWC Support, Friday December 11, 2009 Breed: Anthony "Bud" Gutilla, Sweeps: Kaleena Lowther at the Medina KC show, IX Center, Cleveland, OH OTHER WHIPPET EVENTS SCWA 25th Specialty Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the 125th AKC Eukanuba National Championship Show in Long Beach, California. Superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. Closing Date is November 11th. All dogs are eligible only this year for the special celebration show. Greater San Diego Whippet Ass’n Specialty and Sweeps with the Inland Empire Hound Show, Indio, CA, Friday January 8, 2010. Sweeps: Kathy Thomas (Watch Me), Breed: Donna Lynch (Hamrya). KC of Palm Springs shows follow on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday Judge: Paula Hartinger; Sunday Judge: Charles C. Scott President’s Message I want to take a moment to remind everyone to be sure to pay your dues by January 1, 2010, so that you can vote in the upcoming election for the Board of Directors Class of 2013. Please, be sure to get ads to Wendy Clark for the next issue of the Whippet News Annual if you plan to advertise in that issue. Also, the ballots for the 2011 National judge are due by December 21st if you haven’t yet returned your ballot. Remember too, that those ballots must be returned to the accounting firm in envelopes with a return address that includes each member’s name or include that information on the ballot itself. Since this is the last such column for 2009, I would like to use this space as an opportunity to thank the members of the Board that have spent many, many hours and expended great amounts of effort this year in working to ensure the integrity of the AWC and the Whippet as a breed. I would also like to thank them for the support they have given me since being elected President in April. The Holiday Season is officially in full swing. I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving – for those of you who are not from the US, I hope you had a very pleasant day on Thursday, November 26th. I sincerely hope that the rest of this Holiday Season, regardless of which holiday you celebrate, brings you Peace and Joy and Happiness and the comfort of family and friends – both two and fourlegged. My best wishes to all of you for a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year, too. Until next year – be safe and healthy, Russell AWC Board of Directors President Russ McFadden...505-753-6782 [email protected] Vice President Connie Brunkow...217-431-8972 [email protected] Secretary Cindy Scott…719-594-9974 [email protected] Treasurer David Samuelson...651-454-4174 [email protected] Board Members: Lisa Costello...815-695-1930 [email protected] Christine Hopperstad...206-322-5872 [email protected] Donna Lynch...508-636-0705 [email protected] Kay Nierengarten…218-729-8003 [email protected] Patience Renzulli...270-575-9753 [email protected] 2 | The Whippe t News December 2009 SECRETARY’S REPORT The nominating committee is hard at work putting together a slate for the upcoming Board elections. Those ballots with biographies will be mailed to the membership (first class, I promise) In January. As of November 30, 2009, the American Whippet Club, Inc. has 341 members declared for the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. From January 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009, 99 members have submitted weight circles resulting in a total of $1,733.78 accumulated thus far for the 2009 Program. Half of the earnings each year are pre-designated for canine health research and contribute to supporting Canine Health Foundation grants in which researchers aim to better understand the genetics behind many conditions affecting our dogs. In a couple of months we will receive a check from Purina for the other half of this amount and it is eligible to provide supplemental funding of canine health research or may be used to fund educational and/or rescue efforts. In the past we have donated this to several difference organizations include the Whippet Health Foundation. Please continue to send in your weight circles, it helps canine health issues as well as our Whippets. Cindy Scott, AWC Secretary TUCSON NATIONAL 2010 I went to Tucson in November for several reasons one of which was to stay at our host hotel to meet with their Marketing Director and take care of some details. Here are my observations. First of all, the weather was wonderful and should be in the 70’s and 80’s in April. There are huge grassy courtyards to walk your dogs or just sit around and visit with friends. If your room is on the backside of the buildings it’s a short walk to the grass or there are some gravel areas. Across from the front of the hotel is an enormous gravel and dirt area where dogs can also be walked. If anyone would like to see an aerial view, please e-mail me and I’ll forward some pictures. All rooms have a counter with microwaves, refrigerators and the beds have new pillowtop mattresses. The room price includes breakfast and cocktails/snacks in the evening, therefore we will not have our traditional hospitality room. The breakfast bar was great. Hot items, a waffle maker and all the cold cereals, bagels, sweet rolls etc you can eat. The bar is huge with lots of tables where you can eat during the day or evening if you want. The hotel does not have a full blown restaurant, however we are planning 2 cookouts with Margarita bars and there will be a kiosk set up on the grass each day for lunch. I ate there and the menu included a hot dog or hamburger, salads, soft drink and chips for around $6.50. There was a WONDERFUL Mexican restaurant about 5 blocks away called El Charro (Good Margaritas too!. I highly recommend that. The ballroom is over 10,000 square feet and all the vendors will be in there along with the ring. All the doors in the ballroom open to the courtyard. All the applications are in and approved and the premium list will go to the Super the first part of January. It’s only 4 months away!! AWC Top Twenty Listed in alphabetical order from AKC Breed statistics January – November 13, 2009 Ch. Ableaim Just Not Anthr Pretty Face SC Ch. Andauer Porsche Carrera GT Ch. Arwen’s Main Event At Summit SC Ch. Dashing The Gentleman Aviator Ch. Emerald’s Enchanted Brooke Ch. Kamada’s A Million Dreams Ch. Kamada’s Instant Millionaire Ch. Karasar’s Jezebel JC Ch. Karasar’s Parexcellence Ch Kimera Karma De Kotan JC Ch. Moongaze Jomyr Some Splainin Ta Do* Ch. Snowcap’s Sierra Rose Ch. Snow Hill Calliope SC Ch. Snow Hill Onyx At Stoneledge SC Ch. Sonsteby’s In A Pickle Ch. Sporting Fields Bahama Sands Ch. Sporting Fields Tiger Lily Ch. Starline’s Chanel Ch. Tattershall Ticket To Fly Ch. Wasatch Tangerine Dream Ch. Winway Redford With A Splash * past winner ineligible Top Twenty Event Dear Whippet Fans, As we plan for next year’s Top 20 Event, I would like to invite you to donate to the Top Twenty fund. The committee will be compiling a list of donors to be listed in the Event catalog. If you wish to contribute and have your name listed, send your donation to: Joe Fazio 825 Ocean Drive SW Bandon, Oregon 97411 NATIONAL 2012 I know that it sounds like a long time away, but it isn’t as contracts go. I’m pleased to announce that we have a signed contract with the Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio headed up by Judy Lowther. The dates are Sunday, 4/15/12 thru Saturday 4/21/12. You can view the resort at http://www.sawmillcreek.com/sawmillphotos.html More info to come at a later time. Yvonne McKim is working on the raffle for the Top Twenty Event. If you have something that you would like to contribute, please contact Yvonne at: [email protected] Cindy Linda Waggoner, Top Twenty Chair [email protected] Thank you for your support. AWC WHIPPET NEWS ANNUALS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE VIA PAYPAL You may now purchase current and back issues of the Whippet News Annual by PayPal, as well as by check. Go to the American Whippet Club home page under Annual Advertising and Back Issues/Available Copies of Annuals for Sale (http://www.americanwhippetclub.net/awcpages/ awcannualbackissues.html) Thanks to David Howton for doing a beautiful job of setting up this page. Wendy Clark, Editor AWC Whippet News Annual Interested in judging Sweepstakes Mary Alderman, Kathleen Banks, Dave Barrett, Robin Barry, John Chapa III, CJ Foxx, Carole Greene, Jackie Hubble, Dianna Johnson, Steven Klein, Joe Light, Pam Lambie, Shannon Lyons, Loa Jane Miller, Diane Motzkus, Tom Quinn, Mike Slater, Yvonne Sovereign, Harriet Vincent, Marilyn Williams The Whippet News December 2009 | 3 AWC 2010 National Specialty April 17 - April 24, 2010 Tucson, Arizona December 2009 Our host hotel is the beautiful InnSuites Tucson City Center in Tucson, Arizona. We have a great room rate of $89.00 per night for a Studio Queen (2 beds) or a Studio King (1 bed). The Executive/Family Suites are 2 room suites with a rate of $99.00 for King (1 bed) or Queen (2 beds) and this includes a convertible sofa in the living area. All rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator and the hotel provides a free hot break‐ fast buffet every morning. You must state that you will be attending the American Whippet Club Spe‐ cialty and please let them know if you are coming with dogs or without dogs. Reservations can be made by calling 1‐520‐622‐3000 or on the hotel web site at : http://stmarys.innsuites.com. NOTE: All of the King and Queen Suites are sold out! NO EXPENS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GRASS IN THE COURTYARD AREAS. Donna Lynch is the Chairperson for our Trophies this year. You can contact Donna at 508‐636‐0705 or [email protected]. We have beautiful Horsehair Pottery from the Navajo Nation for trophies and donations are always appreciated. Check the web site to see pictures of the trophies. The RV Parking, Vendor Application, Catalog Advertising, Catalog Pre‐Order and Logo Shirt forms are available on the web site and they will be included in the next several issues of The Whippet News. All deadlines will be March 1, 2010. Please try to get your forms sent in ASAP. Included in this issue of Whippet News is the information on the Special Dinners and The Wrap‐It‐Up Closing Party. Instead of having a sit down buffet type dinner (which was getting too high in cost), it was decided to have a Cocktail Party instead. I know that everyone wants to get a chance to say their good‐byes and congratulations that night. What better way to circulate than to have a cocktail party. The type of Hors D’oeuvers we will be having are sure to fill you up and we will be having Margarita and Champagne Stations along with the cash bar! If you have any questions, please email Connie or Rhonda. There will be a Race Meet on Saturday, April 17. This meet is sponsored by River City Racing Association and I want to thank Jean Balint for taking care of this. We will be looking for volunteers to help in all areas of the specialty, from the performance events to clean up duties. Please drop us an email if you would like to help for a few hours with one of the many jobs at the National. Please check the website on a regular basis for information. We have been adding to the site as we go along and more will be coming in the future. Official Web Site - WWW.AWC2010.COM Email: [email protected] Rhonda Gifford 2010 National Show Chair (602) 459‐9032 4 | The Whippe t News December 2009 Connie Boulton 2010 National Show Co‐Chair (520) 241‐0354 Dear Vendor: The American Whippet Club is hosting its 24th National Specialty at the Inn Suites Hotel in Tucson, AZ. National activities begin at the hotel on Monday, April 19, 2010 and run through Saturday, April 24, 2010 culminating with our Best of Breed Competition. The vendors will be set up in the ballroom. We should have enough space for all vendors but we will have overflow space available in the Lobby area. The hotel will be available to you starting at 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 18th with set up until 9:00 pm and may continue on Monday but must be completed by 5:00 pm. Booth removal and clean up of your area must be completed within four hours following the conclusion of judging on Saturday, April 24th. All trash is to be placed in proper receptacles. Vendors should be aware that the ballroom will be locked up at night but please do NOT leave items out on your tables. Cost is $175.00 for a 10’ space, which includes one 6’ table, tablecloth and skirting and two chairs. Payment must accompany your application form. Applications must be received by February 1, 2010. Space assignment is on a first come, first served basis. Maximum footage allowed per vendor will be 20 feet. Booths can be no more than 6 feet deep, including the table. Nothing may touch, lean or be attached to the walls. The cost for space is a flat fee for the entire week, no pro‐rations. Electrical hook‐ups will be available on a limited basis at no charge. Booth spaces will be assigned by the Vendor Chair. All unloading, set up, tear down and clean up is the responsibility of the vendor. The club, hotel or vendor chair are not responsible for assisting in these functions. The club, its agents, show committee, and members assume no responsibility for any loss, damage to property, or theft. Full payment is required when the form is returned. No applications for space will be considered unless accompanied by payment in full. All returned checks will cancel booth space and will jeopardize future booth space. Requirements as outlined in this letter shall be considered a part of the contract for vendor space. If you need to ship packages to the hotel, please call the hotel and let them know that you are sending boxes for the AWC 2010 and address them to: (Your Name) c/o American Whippet Club InnSuites Hotel Tucson City Center 475 N Granada Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85701 There will be no charge for storage/handling if packages do not arrive before April 11, 2010. If they arrive before this date, you will be charged for storage and this could results in your boxes being refused by the hotel. The Whippet News December 2009 | 5 VENDOR APPLICATION THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB 2010 NATIONAL SPECIALTY April 19 – April 24, 2010 Name______________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________ City______________________________State___________Zip________________ Phone______________________________Cell phone_______________________ E‐mail _____________________________________________________________ Type of Merchandise_________________________________________________ Number of spaces: _________ 1 space = $175.00 ________ 2 spaces = $350.00 Electricity Needed Yes_____ No______ If yes, please explain what you need electric power for: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Date and time arriving to set up_________________________________________ By my signature, I agree to all rules and regulations set forth by The American Whippet Club for this event. ___________________________________________________________________ Send completed application with a check for $175.00 for each space requested made payable to The American Whippet Club 2010 and mail to: Crystal McNulty, Vendor Chair 514 E. Hicks Hollow Road Chillicothe, IL 61523 [email protected] 6 | The Whippe t News December 2009 2010 National Specialty Catalog Pre-Order The 24th Annual Specialty Catalogs will be spiral bound with indexed sections. Catalogs will be available one-half hour before Obedience judging on Monday, April 19, 2010. Pre-Order catalogs will be $20.00. Shipping will be an additional $7.50. At the show, catalogs will be $25.00 and quantity will be limited. Pre-Orders must be received by March 1, 2010. Name:_________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:__________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________E-mail address:_______________________ (Check One) Show Pickup___________ Please Ship_____________ Qty: __________________ Total: $________________ Make checks payable to “AWC” and mail to: Connie Boulton 11470 E. Escalante Road Tucson, AZ 85730 (520) 241-0354 [email protected] The Whippet News December 2009 | 7 2010 AWC National Specialty Catalog Advertising The ads for t he National Specialty catalog with be a finished size of 4.5 ” x 7. 5”. The cost will be $60.00 per page with one photo. Additional photos will be $10.00 per photo. All photos must be identified on the back – DO NOT use ball point pen. Type or print all information clearly on a sheet of paper that you wish to have in your ad. Please use high quality photos; these will be scanned before sending on to the Superintendent. Photos printed on plain paper will not be accepted. NO ads will be accepted without payment in full. Make all checks payable to the American Whippet Club. Please include a stamped, self addressed envelope if you would like your photo returned. Catalog Advertising Name_______________________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone/Email______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Breeders Directory We will also offer a Breeder’s Directory that will appear in the catalog. The listing fee is $15.00. No photos or logos. Kennel Name_________________________________________________________________________________ Owner’s Name________________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone/Email______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please send ads, payment and any special instructions to: Rhonda Gifford AWC 2010 Catalog Advertising P.O. Box 1464 Queen Creek, AZ 85242 Contact Information Phone: (602) 459-9032 [email protected] DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING IS MARCH 1, 2010 ADS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE RETURNED 8 | The Whippe t News December 2009 2010 National Specialty Special Dinners and Wrap-It-Up Closing Party Tuesday, April 20, 2010–Cowboy Cook-Out- Tossed garden greens with Ranch dressing, 10 oz. New York Steak with Herb Butter, Marinated and Grilled Chicken Breast, Baked Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Rolls and Cornbread Muffins, Warm Cherry Cobbler and Apple Pie. CASH BAR Thursday, April 22, 2010-Mexican Fiesta- Ensalada Verde, Tomatoe, Cucumber and Cilantro salad, Cheese Enchiladas, Fajita Bar, Sliced Marinated Steak and Chicken Breast with Pepper and Onions, Flour tortillas and all the condiments, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans, Crispitos and Churros. CASH BAR Saturday, April 24, 2010- Wrap-It-Up Closing Party-Instead of a buffet-type dinner, we will be having Hors D’oeuvres (hot and cold) along with fruits, cheeses, veggies, dips, desserts, Margarita and Champagne Stations. CASH BAR Please Note: There are no refunds or cancellations after March 1, 2010. If you find that you cannot attend after this deadline, please find someone to take your spot. No reservations without payment in full. Total Number of Cowboy Cook-Out ONLY_____________ @ $25.00 each = $___________________Total Total Number of Mexican Fiesta ONLY__________________ @ $25.00 each = $__________________Total Total Number of Wrap It Up Party ONLY _______________ @ $25.00 each = $___________________Total Meal Package Cowboy Cook-Out, Mexican Fiesta and Wrap-It-Up Party Total Number of Package Dinner ___________________ @ $70.00 each = $_____________________Total DEADLINE FOR DINNERS IS MARCH 1, 2010 Make Checks Payable to AWC and Mail to: Connie Boulton 11470 E. Escalante Road Tucson, AZ 85730 (520) 241-0354 [email protected] NAME__________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP__________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE________________________________________ E-mail__________________________________________ The Whippet News December 2009 | 9 The 2010 AWC National Specialty ecialty Logo Shirts All of the shirts are embroidered designs; full color on upper left front of all shirts. Payment in full must be received by March 1, 2010. Shipping is available for those who will not be at the show. A very limited number of items will be for sale at the National. No returns or exchanges. T-Shirts: Hanes Beefy-T 6.1 oz. 100% Ring Spun Cotton Colors: White, Ash, Black, Daffodil Yellow, Lavender, Stonewashed Blue Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $20.00 Long Sleeve T-Shirts: Hanes Beefy-T 6.1 oz; 100% Ring Spun Cotton Colors: White, Black, Dark Chocolate Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $23.00 Sweatshirts:-Hanes Ultimate Cotton; 90% cotton/10% poly Colors: White, Black, Charcoal Heather, Deep Forest Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $30.00 Polo Shirts: PA Silk Touch Sport Shirt; 65/35 Poly/Cotton pique Colors: White, Light Stone, Hibiscus, Lime, Tropical Pink, Ultramarine Blue, Black Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $25.00 Ladies L500, Mens K500 - Please list this number when ordering ITEM QTY COLOR SIZE PRICE Shipping Charge Total Amount Enclosed Show Pickup____________________ TOTAL $ $ Please Ship____________________ (Check One) Shipping – Items will be shipped USPS Priority Flat Rate Box 1-2 tee/polo shirts or 1 sweatshirt -- $9.85 2-4 tee/polo shirts or 2 sweatshirts-- $13.50 Over these quantities-please inquire before sending order Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________E-mail address: ______________________________________________ Make checks payable to “AWC” and mail to: Connie Boulton 11470 E. Escalante Road Tucson, AZ 85730 (520) 241-0354 [email protected] 10 | The Whippe t News December 2009 American Whippet Club 24th National Specialty April 18 – April 24, 2010 Tucson, AZ RV PARKING RESERVATION FORM Name __________________________________________________ Phone #________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________ E‐mail _____________________________________ License. Plate #_______________________________ Type of unit ____ Motor home _____ Trailer Length of Unit __________ Tow vehicle ___ Yes ___ No Slide outs ____ Yes _____ No If yes: _____ Drivers side _____ Passengers side *Note: Units may not exceed 45’ in length. Towed/ towing vehicles must be unhitched & parked in designated area. Date of arrival ____________________________ Please park with*__________________________________ *We will make every effort to accommodate your request; however we cannot guarantee it. All parking spaces will be assigned. Units must be parked as directed by the RV Chairperson. No electrical hookups available. No generators may be used without exhaust diversion extension directing exhaust away from your neighbor. Generators can not be used between the hours of 12 midnight and 6:00 am. Parking is on a gravel lot in front of the hotel. Absolutely no fires or grills will be allowed. Fee: $175.00 covers all or part of the week – no pro‐rations. No reservations will be accepted unless accompanied by full payment. Requirements as outlined in this letter shall be considered a part of the contract for RV Parking space. Applications must be received by February 1, 2010. Number of spaces___________________________________ @ $175.00 each Total_____________ Amount enclosed with this application $____________________________________ Return form with check made payable to American Whippet Club 2010 and mail to: Dianne Bowen‐RV Parking Chairperson 470 Oxford Street Chula Vista, CA 91911‐2807 619‐427‐2982 [email protected] The Whippet News December 2009 | 11 PARADE OF HONORS DEADLINE March 1, 2010 • ENTRY FEE IS $50.00 Please submit your information as soon as possible Eligibility rules are as follows: 1. BOB or BOS at any AWC Specialty 2. BOB at any Specialty in the US 3. BIS at a Hound Group show 4. AKC All Breed BIS Winner 5. AKC Champion and any one of the following: ORC, SORC, RCH, SRCH, WRCH, WRCHX, ARX, SRA 6. AKC Dual Champion (Breed & Field Championships) 7. AKC Champion & LCM or LCX 8. AKC Obedience Trial Champion (OTCh) 9. AKC Champion & CDX ,UD UDX 10. High in Obedience Trial at any AKC All Breed Show or AWC National Specialty 11. AKC Champion & TDX or VST (Variable Surface Tracking) (new) 12. AKC Champion & MX or AX (Master Agility Excellence or Agility Excellent) 13. AKC Champion & FMCh. or FGDCh. (Flyball Master Champion, Flyball Grand Champion) 14. Whippet ranked #1 by a nationally recognized system 15. AWC ROMX Please circle the specific accomplishments above that entitle this Whippet to participate in the Parade. Entrants will receive: 1. Half page catalog ad 2. Exhibition in Parade 3. Giant Commemorative Rosette 4. Inclusion of Photo in the AWC Library Name of Whippet: __________________________________________________ Birth date: _______________________________________________________ Sire: ____________________________________________________________ Dam: ____________________________________________________________ Breeder(s) _______________________________________________________ Owner(s) ________________________________________________________ Telephone number: [____]___________________ e-mail __________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________ Please submit with your entry: 50 words of copy on another sheet, a 4-generation pedigree and a photo (which will remain in the Parade Library after use in the catalog), and $50.00 entry check payable to AWC to: Alice VandenBussche 12591 Old Rte. 31, Savannah, NY 13146 315-945-2672 evenings • E-mail [email protected] NOTE: Entries received on or before March 01,2010 will be confirmed either by e-mail or regular mail. Entries received after March 01, 2010 will be returned. 12 | The Whippe t News December 2009 Annie May 28, 1996 – November 4, 2009 Annie was with us for nearly 13 1/2 years — the most easy- who have sired of a lot of champions in the US, Canada going, sweetest Whippet ever. Her place will never be filled. and Japan. Her second litter (b. 2000 by A.I. from Ch. She was an ugly duckling from the much anticipated litter by Reign out of Betsy and stayed with us only because everyone wanted the others — all of whom became champions (except a Beverly Hills pet, who could have finished if given the chance). Bohem Flight Time in Finland) included only four dogs, of which three finished (the fourth won a specialty puppy class but was not shown again): Ch.’s Bohem Time Flies and Just in Time are both successful sires. Her third litter (b. 2002 by Ch. Chelsea Long Kiss Goodnight) was again a big one, with four finishing in the ring and one in the field: the sisters We showed Annie “for fun” and took 2nd place to her Ch.’s Bohem C’est La Vie, Belle du Jour and Ooh-La-La are gorgeous sister Winona (SBIS Ch. Bohem Age of Innocence). best known. At 12 months she won a 4-pt. major and beat a bunch of specials under Don Sturz, and although we continued to focus on Winona (I showed her to a half dozen group wins in 1998), Annie won more points and finished the day after the National Specialty in 1998. With 15 champions to her credit, 7 of which won BIS and/ or SBIS, we feel Annie contributed to the breed. At home she was dominated for most of her life by her super-bitch mom, Betsy, but she never learned to be a “bitch” herself... She never met a dog, person or foodbowl she didn’t like, I always thought Annie was more a house pet than a show and she was never sick a day in her life until an attack of dog, but after her first litter we took her out a few times, geriatric vestibular disease a year ago. and she kept winning BOB over top specials, back-to-back Breeds and a Group placement in Lompoc, BOB and Group 2nd at Long Beach when that was a big deal, etc... so I had to admit that yes, she was a good show dog! Her litter sister Int. & World Ch. Bohem Adam’s Rib, dam of many champions and BIS winners in Europe, died a few weeks before Annie. All the others we are in touch with are still doing well: SBIS & World Ch. Bohem Age of Innocence, She was never campaigned and shown mostly at specialties Ch. Bohem Accidental Tourist, Ch. Bohem American Gigolo but ended up one of the most popular Bohem show dogs in Holland, Ch. Bohem American Graffiti and Ch. Bohem ever, with SBIS and more Awards of Merit to her credit than Arsenic & Old Lace (who moved to Sweden in her old age). most, including three at the AWC National Specialty. Thanks for all the kind words about Annie. I am not really Annie had three litters and was a wonderful mom. In her able to talk about her still, but I’m so grateful to have her first litter (b. 1998 by Ch. Chelsea Gold Rush of Keynote) two young grandddaughters, Dazzle and Izzy. seven became champions, including the SBIS brothers Ch.’s Bohem Circus Runaway, Circus Pony and Three Ring Circus, Annie with granddaughters Dazzle (left) and Izzy (right) in October 2009 – Bo Bengtson Annie at the National Specialty in 2003 SBIS Ch. Bohem All About Eve, ROMX (SBIS Ch. Starline’s Reign On, ROMX x BIS Ch. Bohem Of Thee I Sing, ROMX) Annie with grandson Ch. Bohem Bon Vivant in 2006 Annie at Lompoc in 1999 Izzy Ch. Charlamar Sashays In White Linen (Ch. Bohem Just In Time, CR x Ch. Oxford’s Kamio Hope and Glory) Owner & handler: Bo Bengtson Co-owner & breeder: Charlotte Lee Co-breeder: Dianne Bowen Izzy finished at 15 months, defeating a dozen specials on the way to her title. First weekend out as a special she won back-to-back Breeds and a Group 3rd. Next time shown she won BOB and Group 1st under judge Mrs. Mary Ann Alston. We’re thrilled to get such positive response to Izzy from breeders and judges alike. She’s a complete sweetheart and we look forward to showing her under breed specialists in 2010! WRAP Report: Lost Whippets By Ruth Beall It starts out with a phone call, your friend in tears: “My Whippet got loose! I’ve looked all over and can’t find her. What am I going to do?” “Lost Whippet” took on a whole new meaning with the highlypublicized loss of Ch. Bohem C’est La Vie (Vivi), a beautiful show dog with a promising career, at JFK Airport in New York in February 2005 after the Westminster Dog Show. Volunteers turned out to search for her, and it seemed the whole world checked in daily to read updates on the heart-wrenching search for this little Whippet girl, who has never been found. Vivi’s story turned public awareness to the plight of the lost dog, the anxiety that the owner goes through, and raised many more questions than could be answered about how a dog could survive through harsh weather, or whether the dog would ‘go wild’ after a period of time being loose. Of all the things to come from the saga of Vivi, there is at least one positive outcome—more resources are available to distraught owners now, to guide them in their search. There are many websites devoted to giving advice on what to do—how to search for a lost dog, where to post information, and how to catch the dog. Even more are available to post notices about the lost dogs. As webmaster for Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP), I started receiving requests in 2007 to post notices for lost Whippets, and the ‘Lost Whippets’ page (http://www.whippetrescue.com/lost_whippets.html) evolved from there. In addition to lost Whippet postings, there are links to websites with information on how to search for a lost Whippet . We also have a ‘Found Whippets’ page (http://www.whippet-rescue.com/ found_whippets.html), where owners and breeders can look to see if any of the Found Whippets might be their Lost Whippet. The most heart-warming story of all may be that of Casey, a 7year-old Whippet who was lost in October, 2007. For 18 months, he remained on the WRAP ‘Lost Whippets’ page, with no updates. In March 2009, we received word that, after 18 months, Casey was found! I still cry for Casey and his family when I read his story. His face stole my heart the first time I saw his photo, and I’ve never been able to forget him. Every posting has a story to tell. So far during 2009 alone, we have received word of 32 lost Whippets—almost three per month. Of those, 18, joyfully, were returned safely home; two, sadly, were found dead; and 12 are still missing, offering no closure to their owners. These numbers are just from the Whippets that came to our attention in WRAP and were posted on the ‘Lost Whippets’ page. There likely were others that we never heard about. Not all of the postings we have had since 2007 tell how the dog was lost, but some do: *3 were startled by loud noises on July 4 or another holiday and bolted/got loose. *1 was startled by a loud noise and bolted *8 got loose from new owners or foster homes *3 were in new/unfamiliar surroundings and got loose *2 chased other animals and never returned *5 got loose while in the care of others *3 slipped their collars while walking on leash *2 jumped the fence *1 was stolen from the yard *1 was attacked by other dogs and got loose *4 got loose from the yard. While those of us who are far removed from the area may feel helpless to do anything but offer advice and encouragement to the owners of the lost dogs, there is one thing we all can do. We can do our best to try to prevent the loss of our own or others’ beloved pets in the future. Not every loss can be anticipated or prevented, but many could be, with greater awareness and planning. We offer some suggestions for keeping your Whippets safe: When traveling, take extra care to make sure dogs are walked in as quiet a place as possible, ensure collars are securely fitted, and hold onto leashes securely while walking. If you have a dog that is easily startled or scared and must walk the dog on leash, consider using a harness instead of, or in addition to, a collar. At home, walk the fence-line frequently to ensure there are no gaps or holes in the fence or signs of digging under the fence. Do not leave dogs outdoors unattended if the area where they go is out of your sight, especially at night. If you have a fence-jumper, do not leave the dog unattended or off-leash. Never leave new dogs unattended outdoors, even within a fenced area. Until a new dog is accustomed to the family and its new surroundings, consider exiting through the garage door, if you have one, when leaving the home, so that if the dog squeezes past you to get out the door, he/ she is still safely contained within the garage, where you can catch/get the dog back into the house. If you don’t have a garage attached to the house, consider putting an x-pen around the entrance to the house so the dog cannot get out while you are leaving the house or letting visitors into the house. For information on how you can adopt a Whippet in the Rescue program, please visit the WRAP website at www.whippet-rescue.com, where you will find a list of Whippets who need homes. If you cannot adopt, please consider making a donation to WRAP. Donations can be mailed to WRAP Treasurer Jean Schroeder at 17502 S. 750 W. Wanatah, IN 46390. Casey (Am/Aus Ch. Byerley Savile Row, ROMX x Dual Ch. Merci Isle Velvet Hammer, ROM) Dual Ch. Merci Isle Touch Gold finishes with two 5-point majors under Anne Billups and English breeder judge Robert Newsham. Merlin is yet another of the successful dual purpose combination of Ch. Byerley Savile Row, ROMX and Dual Ch. Merci Isle Velvet Hammer, ROM. He was shown to his first and last points by his friend, and mine, Cathy Peters. B r e e d e r /O w n e r s: CO Owner: Iva and Jeffrey Kimmelman – Stow, MA Catherine Peters – Woodstock, VT w w w. m e r c i i s l e .c o m (Ch. Winsmore Maverick Cowboy Up! x Plumcreek Hollowell Across The Moon) He is Dual Ch. Tangens The Maverick Cosmonaut, and finished under John Shelton with his third 5-point major. O w n e r s: Jeffrey and Iva Kimmelman – Stow, MA B r e e d e r s: Eva Engvall and Rachel Amado w w w. m e r c i i s l e .c o m Harry and Erin proudly announce their litter of 6 girls and 5 boys! SBIS/BIS Ch. Sporting Fields Rock On Ch. Sporting Field’s Hot Topic Ch . Sporting Fields Priceless Sire: SBIS Ch. Snow Hill Hot Stuff - Harry SBIS/BIS Ch. Red Cloud Quintessence, JC, ROMX Ch. Snow Hill Mind, Body and Soul, JC, ROM qualified Ch. Summit N Snow Hill Shared Gold, SC, ROM SBIS Ch. Chelsea Gold Rush of Keynote, FCH, ROMX Ch. Bohem Three Ring Circus Ch. Bohem All About Eve, ROMX Dam: Ch. Arwen Glitter Fantasy - Erin SBIS/BIS Ch. Chelsea Long Kiss Good Night, SC, ROMX Ch. Chelsea Supernatural Odyssey, JC, ROM qualified Ch. Chelsea Oxford Sunday Silence, JC, ROMX Both Harry and Erin are CERF and BAER clear and OFA cardiac normal. This litter is futurity nominated for the 2010 AWC National. For info contact: Lisande Donohoe - [email protected] or 907-929-0765 - www.arwenwhippets.net Debi Adams- [email protected] or 503-620-3595 - www.jadewhippets.com Oxford Sunbeam SleepleSS in Seattle “Meg” “She iS on the move” North Central – Major Reserve – Iva Kimmelman Pleasanton – Major Reserve – Julie Holm Major Reserve – Dana Cline Best Puppy in Specialty Ow n e r s David & Georgia Cushman Dianne Bowen Lori Lawrence Br e e de r s Dianne Bowen Dani Jacobsen Oh, the things we did together….. We were a team from the beginning to the quiet, peaceful end. What an incredible ride it was…..I am honored to have shared it. How I will miss you…………. 9/2/95 - 11/18/09 National Select, High in Trial, AWC Triathlon Champion, Multiple Best in Field Ch. Fantasy’s Divine Decadence, CD, LCM2, NA, NAJ, RA, SC, CGC, CAVX Multiple AKC and ASFA Best in Field winner 1998 Select award AWC San Diego National 2000 Flight winner at the International Invitational 2002 AWC High in Trial 2002 AWC Triathlon Champion 2x AWC National High in Trial Non-regular classes 2003 Best Veteran WRA National fun match 2005 AOM Southern California Specialty 2005 BOS South Central specialty 2005 Junior Veterans class winner AWC national 2006 Retired the Jersey Rag Racers trophy 2006 Best Veteran WRA National fun match 2006 Legends Race Winner at WRA National Mango ! (Ch. Euphrates de Sud x Ch. Wheatland Delta Dawn, SC) Wildhare Good Ride Cowboy Mango is pictured winning a specialty major at the Greater Chicago Whippet Club Specialty under Saluki breeder-judge Linda Scanlon. He is Mr. Personality in a curvy, elegant body with nice, open sidegait. This is Mango’s second major! Owner: Dr. Lisa M. Costello [email protected] Breeders: Paula and Dwight Caffee; Wildhare National Select, High in Trial, Multiple Best in Field, AWC Triathlon Champion Ch. Fantasy’s Divine Decadence CD, LCMII, NA, NAJ, RA, SC, CGC, CAVX “Wyatt” 9/2/95 - 11/18/09 I was with Lisa the day she picked up Wyatt in New Mexico and he rode home in my lap. What a good puppy he was and I’ve had a love affair with him ever since. He started out as Fat Paulie Villano because Lisa couldn’t decide on what to call him. Wyatt suited him just fine and he was always Wy-Wy to me. Even after not seeing me for a year, he always remembered me. I’m going to miss his “quiet woo-woo” and watching him coursing a big field but I know he’s chasing bunnies in heaven with Eliot, Dizzy, Dugan, Dutch and Tabor with a big grin on his face. I loved you too Wy-Wy, Cindy The Whippet News December 2009 | 29 Ch Reedsdream’s Tour de Force, SC (DC Chelsea Made You Look of Sage, SC x Reedsdream’s Rendezvous) RED, WHITE AND TRUE ! “Tristan” has yet again done us proud. Multiple Specialty BOS wins, multiple BOB wins, and pointed on the coursing field. Now sire of an outstanding litter by Ch Kentruth Ardbeg Provenance, SC. Look for Tristan on the field with “Mojo” and “Helga” following in his footsteps soon! Windchase Sighthounds 864~506~5794 Katrina Starwyck Paul Whiteley Even though it was dark and scary, we knew there would be treats that night, (there always are on Halloween) – and sure enough, we were right!! New ChampioN Snowcap’s patent Leather Our thanks to breeder/judge Connie Alexander and to our fearless wonderful handler Chris Jones. Owner: Harriet Vincent COTTONWOOD Co-owner: Dianne Reimer SNOWCAP Start the New Year Right! Greater San Diego Whippet Association Unbenched Designated Specialty Show and Sweepstakes within the Inland Empire Hound Club of So. California Friday January 8, 2010 Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, California Three MAJORS in three days are anticipated along with the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Shows on Saturday and Sunday GSDWA Specialty Judge: Donna Lynch, Westport, MA (HAMRYA) Sweepstakes Judge: Kathy Thomas, Las Vegas, NV (WATCH ME) Both are well-respected Whippet Breeders Saturday Whippet Judge: Ms. Paula Hartinger Sunday Whippet Judge: Mr. Charles C. Scott Superintendents: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows Show closing date is Noon (PST) Wednesday, December23, 2009 32 | The Whippe t News December 2009 Dear AWC Member, As some of you know, The International Silken Windhound Society applied to the American Kennel Club for acceptance as a new breed. We, the Board of Directors of the AWC, sent the following letter to AKC vigorously protesting the Borzoi/Whippet cross. Last week an AKC committee met and turned down the application. The basis of the denial was twofold: it being a mixed breed, of course most breeds can trace their origins to other breeds, and that is has only been being bred since 1985. Following is the letter that was sent from the AWC Board of Directors to the AKC: We, the American Whippet Club (AWC) Board of Directors, are writing to the AKC in vigorous objection to the recognition of the Silken Windhound (SW) into the Foundation Stock Service program or any other pathway within AKC that could lead to full registration eligibility. The cross breeding of Whippets and Borzoi and the inclusion of the "Longhaired Whippet" (Whippet x Borzoi x Sheltie mix) from Walter Wheeler's Windsprite Kennel in order to create a new breed (SW) in the late 1980's goes against the tenets of AKC’s Mission Statement: "The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership". Since the first use of the term Cockapoo in the 1950’s to the 1970’s development of a Maltese/Shih Tzu cross now called a Kyi-Leo, the canine world has been beset by hybrids that are created for limited reasons. Recently these mixes have come under the profitable term "Designer Breeds" and have replaced purebreds in popularity in puppy mill retail outlets. Breed parent clubs are continuously bombarded with color, coat, or size issues when fanciers seek to establish the rare as commonplace. Some occurrences of breed disqualification have been around almost as long as the breed, yet in spite of the common mission of standardoriented fanciers, formation of renegade clubs and acceptance by many of the rare, non-AKC or worldwide registries has occurred. Thankfully the AKC has not recognized such anomalies as the White German Shepherd, Doberman, Boxer or Schnauzer, the Long Haired Whippet or several other mutations of breed standards not recognized by parent clubs. The AWC is aware that the International Silken Windhound Society (ISWS) has applied for inclusion into the AKC FSS program. We fail to see how this hybrid complies with the following two rules defining a "rare breed": A). The FSS is not open to "rare" breeds that are a variation of an AKC-registerable breed or the result of a combination of two AKC-recognized breeds. (Note: The SW is a combination of Borzoi, Whippet and Shetland Sheepdog). B). Applicant breeds must provide a written breed history documenting the distinct breed over a period of many decades. (Note: Since the studbook for the ISWS closed in 2000, they have not been in existence as a breed for a single decade, let alone many. If accepted at this time, it would be possible to have an F2 or F3 generation [3rd generation from the mix of two distinct breeds] considered as a true purebred. How many purebred breeders have that much consistency in their own breeding programs using ONE breed? Most bovine genetic recovery programs do not accept breeding stock as purebred until the 7th generation or later after the introduction of a different breed for genetic enhancement. This should be no different in dogs.) As an example, the Black Russian Terrier began its journey as a breed in 1930, over 70 years ago. The breed was created by the selective interbreeding of Rottweilers, Giant Schnauzers and Airedale Terriers, by the Russian Military. The intent was to develop a native breed that would fulfill the need for a large, working terrier, suitable for a number of tasks, while being able to endure the harshness of the Russian winter. In 1956, this culminated in the establishment of foundation stock that bred true at Red Star Kennel, the state operated organization chartered to provide working dogs for the armed services . The Black Russian Terrier was recognized by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture in May of 1981, internationally by the FCI in May of 1984, and by AKC in 2004. This history shows a distinct purpose for the original cross breeding, followed by decades of breeding true prior to recognition. In contrast, the ISWS standard cites no actual purpose for the breed other than wanting a medium sized sighthound with long coat. This is taken from the ISWS website: "The Silken Windhound, a recently developed rare breed, is the result of a long-awaited dream to fill the niche in the Sighthound breeds with a smaller, longhaired hound. In appearance, the Silkens pay tribute to those champion foundation dogs from the breeds from which they evolved, yet they are unique among the Sighthound breeds. They are purebred dogs with an Official Breed Standard that outlines the "ideal" dog." The only mention of hunting or function comes under the Temperament section of the standard: TEMPERAMENT: The Silken Windhound is an intelligent hound of balanced character. While this breed exhibits strong prey drive in the field, they are gentle, affectionate, devoted companion animals in the home. An unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness, or any sign of hostility towards people or dogs, should be penalized." Not only does the AWC fail to see how the appearThe Whippet News December 2009 | 33 ance of the SW pays tribute to the Whippet or Borzoi but also objects to them being called a rare breed or a purebred with less than 10 years of carefully documented history following studbook closure. There is no mention of what type of prey this rare breed is supposed to hunt or any documentation of it hunting at all. What, then, is the true purpose of the SW? To provide people with a smaller, haired sighthound? As the parent club of the Whippet, bred to have a specific function, we do not consider this a "function" at all. In 1983 the AKC took action to eliminate Walter Wheeler’s dogs (source of the Longhaired mixes) from the stud book and cancel litter registrations after the AWC reported that some of the dogs registered by Wheeler were indeed mixed breeds being paraded as the long lost coated anomaly in Whippets (no such gene or variation exists). Despite the fact that the originator of the SW, Francie Stull, has publicly divorced herself from the hybrids called Longhaired Whippets, there are numerous pedigrees on the ISWS website that include the title of "Longhaired Whippet Champion" (LH Ch). If the breed’s founder does not recognize the Longhaired Whippet, then why does this false title remain on the pedigrees? Recently the American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) Board of Directors took it upon themselves to recognize the ISWS registry and allow the SW into their Limited Stake, the first step toward full breed recognition within their coursing program. This came after an original outcry against such a decision from ASFA member clubs and in spite of a soundly defeated motion in early 2009. The AWC strongly objected to the ASFA inclusion of the SW as it is not recognized as a breed by any major international kennel club. As a result of this decision, Whippet entries at ASFA trials have dropped, some trials have been cancelled and the AWC national specialty coursing trial in 2010 has changed to include only an AKC trial. The likely financial motivation behind the acceptance of the SW has been offset by the drop in Whippet entries and is likely to cause a net loss overall in entry fees and a reduction in Whippets running under the ASFA umbrella. It is our fear that recognizing the SW will set a dangerous precedent to allow other designer breeds with limited history and little to no stated or documented function to apply for recognition and acceptance within the purebred program of the American Kennel Club. It is our hope that the AKC will not accept this variation as a breed. Thank you for your attention regarding this serious matter. The American Whippet Club Board of Directors 34 | The Whippe t News December 2009 How to Write a Whippet Book… Part 2 (update) As soon as you complain that nothing is happening it’s a sure bet things will start to move… I had hardly sent off the “How to Write A Whippet Book” saga to Christine for the last issue of Whippet News before the publisher wrote saying it was time for proof-reading. This means that for the last month I have re-read every word I wrote several months ago, making corrections, updating old records (much of the book was written in 2008) and answering their questions and requests for clarification. Poor Lisa Costello got roped in to help with a lot of queries in the “Multi-Purpose” chapter. This overview of all the activities you can get involved in with Whippets outside of the show ring will be more complete than anyone’s ever seen before, and that’s thanks to Lisa. The field activities in particular are incredibly complex, so many active organizations who all have their own activities, titles and awards, and both Lisa and I are very conscious of how important it is to get it all right. (All those abbreviated titles can drive a publisher nuts: I still don’t know how they will deal with that and can’t promise that they will agree to include all of them.) The good news is that they have apparently not cut the text, in spite of the fact that the manuscript was about twice as long as specified in the contract. The bad news is that they haven’t even started on the photographs yet… so thanks to those of you who sent photos and let me keep them a little longer. (I did all the scanning myself and sent high resolution images on a DVD to the publisher, but I’m not a professional scanner and it would be too bad if they decide they want to use an image, need a better scan… and it turns out I had returned that photo to the owner.) Whether they will have the book ready for the AWC National Specialty in Tucson as initially hoped I don’t know. I doubt it, but they’ve said they “may have some material ready by then,” whatever that means. Whenever it is published, I want the book to be worth waiting for and something that can be around for a while. I’m not planning on doing any more updates… Thanks to the several people who were kind enough to write to say they found the information interesting. BO BENGTSON We Wish You A Merry Christmas….. …..And A Happy New Year! 2009 AWC Whippet News ANNUAL It’s time again already!! Another great Annual is coming! Don’t be left out. Don’t wait. Don’t be late! ADVERTISE YOUR WHIPPET ARTS AND CRAFTS, LEASHES AND COATS ! RATES: (Covers not available) FULL PAGE AD - Black & White : ................................................................................................................. $ 150.00 FULL PAGE AD - COLOR : ............................................................................................................................... $ 400.00 HALF PAGE AD - (B&W) : ............................................................................................................................... $ 90.00 PEDIGREE SECTION PAGE: This formatted section includes photo of dog, dog’s name, color, sex, height, call name, date whelped and FOUR GENERATION PEDIGREE, owner’s name, address and phone, and breeder’s name. You may also note if your dog has been checked clear for CERF, BAER and/or HEART anomalies. Be sure to include all necessary information! And please SEND LEGIBLE PEDIGREES!! [ONE dog per page ] ....... $ 80.00 KENNEL LISTING: Includes kennel name, your name, mailing address, phone number, email / web address. If accompanying other advertising: ..................................................................................................... $ 10.00 Kennel Listing only: ..................................................................................................................................... $ 15.00 Please READ and help us by following these GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING ADS: 1. TYPE your ad copy. If you cannot type it, then PRINT CLEARLY! (especially pedigrees!!!) Proof your copy carefully. Try to keep your copy short. The best ads are the simplest. 2. Send good quality photos. Send either black & white or good quality color photographs. Avoid pebble finish prints. DO NOT SEND COLOR PHOTOCOPIES OR INKJET PRINTS!! Send the original photo or digital image instead. If you are sending DIGITAL IMAGES for your ads, the resolution should be 300 dpi AT THEIR FINAL SIZE (the size they will be used in the ad). 3. Do NOT cut your photos!! All you need say is “dog only” or “dog and handler only” or whatever. Or you can indicate special cropping on a paper overlay if you prefer (remember Pedigree Section photos are all “dog only”). LABEL the back of each photo with a gummed label, including your name and address and the dog’s name (do not write on the back with a pen or a felt marker - it can show through on the front and ruin your photograph). If you are including several photos, number them and put corresponding numbers on your layout page. All photos will be returned with your advertiser’s copy of the Annual. 4. PLACEMENT - Individuals who wish to be placed together should clearly indicate BY ADVERTISER NAME (not kennel name, or dog’s name) who they wish to be with, and in what order, when sending advertising or payment for ads. Every effort will be made to accommodate these requests. 5. All ads must be paid in U.S. funds by check or via PayPal (see link on AWC home page: www.americanwhippetclub.net, then click “2009 Annual Advertising” along left menu bar). We will gladly set up your ads for you at NO extra charge, but if you wish to submit CAMERA READY ARTWORK, please follow technical requirements as specified on following page! • • • All covers are reserved on a first come basis / contact me by phone or email for availability • • • • • • • You do NOT have to be a member of the American Whippet Club to advertise in the AWC Whippet News Annual • • • • CLUB PAGES - Regional Whippet clubs are invited to send a one-page report on their 2009 activities to be included in the Annual at no charge. Send your page, TYPED or camera ready, and submitted by January 15, 2010. Don’t be left out! You may also send an Independent Specialty results page and BOB photo. As always, your CANDID PHOTO SUBMISSIONS are most welcome! (Everybody loves them!!) PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS ON ALL PHOTOS (including candids & CDs), so that they may all be returned. CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Whippet Annual MAIL TO: Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026 USA E-mail: [email protected] / Ph: 614.777.0124 FINAL ADVERTISING DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2010 36 | The Whippe t News December 2009 2009 AWC Whippet News ANNUAL We will gladly set up your ads for you (there is no additional charge), but IF YOU WISH TO SEND “CAMERA READY” ARTWORK - PLEASE READ!! l l l l l l l l l YOUR PAYMENT still must be received by the advertising deadline of January 15, 2010. With your payment, include your name, mailing address, and either a phone number or email contact for questions. ALL ARTWORK must be received BY THE END OF JANUARY, 2010. SOFTWARE supported: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Macromedia Freehand, and QuarkXpress. Fonts must be TYPE 1 or OpenType fonts; send the fonts even if they are embedded. PDF files: We will accept PDF files as camera ready art, but they must be saved as high resolution PDF’s (“press quality”) with fonts embedded. If in color, they must also be saved as CMYK. We would prefer that the native file that the ad was created in also be included, along with all support files and fonts, in case the PDF isn’t correctly made or there is a problem with it. This will enable us to use the original files to ensure correct output. WNAnnual final trim size: 8.5” x 11” MARGINS of .5” (1/2”) should be allowed on all sides of page for anything deemed important (text, dog parts, etc). I would recommend allowing .75” (3/4”) on the bound edge for anything important. BLEEDS should be +.125” (1/8”) on all sides (8.75” x 11.25”), however original margins requirements still apply (see above) Black and white ads must be submitted in GRAYSCALE, whether they are hard copy originals or digital files. l Color ads must be submitted in CMYK. l Include a hard copy, jpg, or pdf PROOF of your ad, so we know what it’s supposed to look like. l l l LABEL ALL ELECTRONIC FILES with the advertiser’s NAME (not kennel name), the page number and position; for example: “Smith p1L.pdf”, “Smith p2R.pdf” If a file contains more than one page, be sure to specify whether the ads begin on a LEFT or RIGHT side page. Sorry, but FILM is longer accepted. The printer has had too many problems with provided film. Please submit files as specified, or let us do the set-up for you. Pedigree Section pages cannot be submitted as camera ready. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions! E-mail: [email protected] / Ph: 614.777.0124 CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Whippet Annual MAIL TO: Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Drive, Hilliard OH 43026 Or by PayPal - see link on AWC home page: www.americanwhippetclub.net then click “2009 Annual Advertising” along left menu bar FINAL ADVERTISING DEADLINE (to submit payment): JANUARY 15, 2010 FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CAMERA READY ART: JANUARY 31, 2010 The Whippet News December 2009 | 37 Christine Hopperstad, Editor THE NEWS 130 34th AveWHIPPET E Christine Hopperstad, Editor Seattle WA 98112 130 34th Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98112 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Wistwind puppies
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