Western Washington Whippet Association is an independent whippet club in Western Washington offering specialty shows, lure coursing, racing, obedience, education and breeder referral. For more information about WWWA or whippets in general, email us at info@wwwhippet.org.

Serendipity 2011

Serendipity 2011

2011 was an exciting year at Serendipity. My very favorite aspect of being involved with whippets is raising and socializing puppies, training them carefully to bring out the natural instincts and abilities that I’ve planned and bred for, and watching the progression from silly puppy to fierce competitor. As a...
Lost Creek 2011

Lost Creek 2011

These are kind of hard to write, primarily because I don’t know where to start. By, December 2010, I basically had all my dogs finished. Now what to do? For some, the next step would be some kind of performance event, but I’m not strong enough for agility and they...
Nichols Family 2011

Nichols Family 2011

2011 seemed to rush by fast and furious…all of our dogs finished their goals for the year! Mojo (Nouvea’s Hoodo Mojo) earned his ASFA FC! Mojo also joins Hannah in the Juniors Ring. “V” (Arwen Glamour You) finished her AKC Championship and was awarded a SBIS her first time out...
Whimsy 2011

Whimsy 2011

We started the year with a bang when Corbin became Ch. Whimsy’s Swiftsure Coruba Gold! Corbin is owned by Chadd & Misti Bowen and shown exlusively by co-breeder Linda Buchholz who put that last point on a boy who completed his title in record time. His brother, Cruz (Can.Ch.Whimsy’s Swiftsure...
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January Board and General Meeting Notice

January Board and General Meeting Notice

Welcome to 2012!  The first meeting for WWWA will be Wednesday January 25th at Dukes Chowderhouse in Southcenter. The board will convene at 6:30 and the general meeting will start at 7:00 pm. Those who are already chairing a committee will want to present their budgets for the year at this meeting.  If you chair...
Bzantium 2011

Bzantium 2011

There are two whippets still remaining here – Dollie who is 11 ½ and Dolce who is 4. They both gracefully hold up the couch ends and are the house dogs. Dollie staggers still from her herniated disc that she had about three years ago but walks along which is more than I would have...
In memoriam...

In memoriam…

In Memoriam: Whimsy’s Sweetpea (Tyler) Aug. 1, 1997 – Dec.23, 2011. Sire:  Am.Can.Ch.Whimsy’s On A Wing ‘n A Prayer ex Am.Can.Ch.Whmsy’s Chamonix. Our great ambassador is gone… Tyler was over 14 years old and his body just gave out. His heart was still going strong, but the light was gone and life wasn’t any fun...
2012 Dues

2012 Dues

Happy impending 2012! It is that time again: time to renew your WWWA membership. Here is a dues notice from Janis. Please return your form and dues payment by 12/31/2011. Please email Janis if you have any questions. Remember, the club does have a paypal account. For your convenience, you may use the button below...
October Board and General Meeting Minutes

October Board and General Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting Board Meeting called to order by Peggy Hewes, President at 6:45 pm on 10/26/11 at Jonah’s in Bellevue, WA. In Attendance- Mary Downing, Peggy Hewes, Shirley Konizeski, David Cassell, Jeanette Dorsey,  Rob and Heather Nichols, Janis Castle.   Guest:  Hannah Nichols Copies of constitution distributed to all board members. Discussed policy questions by members:...
November/December Practice Schedule

November/December Practice Schedule

(Updated 11/12/2011 with December dates) Predicated on the weather and David’s not having to work on a weekend, we will be holding several practices in November and December: Sunday, November 6, 2011 Sunday, November 27, 2011 CANCELLED – WEATHER Saturday 10 December CANCELLED Saturday 17 December CANCELLED Practice starts at 11:00 a.m. I will send...
2011 WWWA Specialty Critique and Photos

2011 WWWA Specialty Critique and Photos

Complete 2011 specialty results are available from the BaRay website. Results from the WWHA supported entries the following two days are also available. Judge’s Critique – Connie Alexander, Kernersville, NC I was very excited about judging your specialty and seeing some of the Seattle area.  I was not disappointed on both accounts. It was sunny...
October 15/16, 2011 WWWA ASFA Results

October 15/16, 2011 WWWA ASFA Results

Saturday, October 15, 2011 Western Washington Whippet Association 10/15/2011 Tacoma Polo Club (WWWA club member dogs noted in blue) Basenji Open 1 (BOB)  Echo – Taji’s Alster Echo / Mary Ellen Chaffin Basenji FCh 1 Dawn – Platinum Nelson Sardonyx Lady / Elaine Monzon Cirneco dell’Etna Open 1 (BOB) Brutus – Are But Not’s Kr’msun...
October 1/2, 2011 WWWA Race Meet Results

October 1/2, 2011 WWWA Race Meet Results

WWWA NAWRA Results October 1, 2011, Roy, WA, 200 yds Whippets Entered = 15 (WWWA club member dogs noted in blue) Place    NAWRA#    Call_Name    Reg_Name    Owner    Pts    Notes 1    4094    Joule    Danger Mouse    Boivin    25    2 Rch, 2 Nrch 2    4098    Griffin    QUIXAND MYSTICAL GRIFFIN    Nakatsu    24    FTE 3    4042    Roco    Farseer Rocoto    Salts    16...
ASFA delegate news

ASFA delegate news

Here is the latest ASFA Communique from the ASFA Secretary. Please note that ASFA is recruiting for the position of Membership Chair; if you’re interested in serving ASFA, please consider applying. It is also good to see a fellow Region 1 representative on the slate for the ASFA BOD. -submitted by Beth Levine, WWWA ASFA...
In Memoriam...

In Memoriam…

Our condolences go out to WWWA friend and family member Jenn Hughes on the loss of her cherished Nike. He was not only her best friend but an accomplished service dog. Our condolences to all who have lost a cherished family member.  May you find comfort in the memories that are yours and strength in...
All the News... October 2011

All the News… October 2011

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Just heard that Hannah Nichols and her partner Whimsy’s Play Me A Tune, have been invited to attend the 2011 Eukanuba Junior Showmanship competition in Florida!  Now, that’s the way to show ‘em!   Also, heard something special about Seven – Serendipity Hark the Lark – again finished in the money at the CWA...