WWWA : Western Washington Whippet Association

Gracie – Windigo’s Too Amazing JC, OTR, SR
March 6, 2000 – October 5, 2009
Owned and loved by Sue Hopper
It is extremely difficult to think of Gracie in the past tense. She was not just my first whippet – she was my first dog. I researched breeds and went to dog shows for about 2 years [...]

Hasue William of Aumbreleye, SC, FCH
January 6, 1995 – August 23, 2009
Owned and loved by David Cassell and Shirley Konizeski
Spot was David’s first whippet.  He died peacefully at home on Sunday. His dignified and gentlemanly presence will be missed by his human and whippet family and friends.
-submitted by Shirley Konizeski

Lost Creek Doctor Marten, JC
April 2, 1996  -  June 30, 2009
Chris and I lost our beloved “Lost Creek Doctor Marten, JC” on June 30, 2009.  He was out of Ch Ole Sol de Sud, JC x Can Ch.  Lost Creek.Dreamcatcher.   He was more like a Saluki than a whippet and more than a wonderful companion [...]

Lost my old boy Hunter, Fairfax Royal Hunt, on 2/2/09, from pneumonia that might have been related to heart failure. Hunter was a Bonnie x Ambrose son, born January 1996, making him 13 years old. He will be so missed for his gentle kindness.

-submitted by Peggy Hewes

She slipped the surly bonds of earth…
Am. Can. Ch. Whimsy’s Val d’Isere Allerei
May, 1995 ~ January, 2009
Owned and loved by Steve, Takako, Andrew & Kyle Downing
Bred by Chris & Mary Downing
Dam & grand-dam of champions.
-submitted by Mary Downing

WWWA also bids a sad farewell to former member Patricia Wilson. Pat passed away on Saturday, October 4, at her home in Yakima. Pat was active in club events, especially lure coursing and race practice, until she and her husband moved back to Yakima in 2002. Our deepest sympathy to her husband Patrick and all [...]

“Miss Vicki”
Alcyon Victoria’s Secret, JC
(Ch. Allerei’s Tax Refund, FCH x Ch. Windspiel Ryal Call Girl, FCH)
Breeder and co-owner Christine Hopperstad
November 6, 1995 to May 25, 2008
Vicki was such a devoted friend and companion.  She was always in charge, the fun police, designated barker, the one who led the pack each day and had her place [...]