The weather threatened to be quite wet on Sunday, but held off for most of the day. We even had quite a bit of blue sky and brightness. We were able to get 3 programs and a lunch break in before the rain hit, and we had the whole crowd out of there before it really started to unload (while we were packing up of course). But again, a very nice time, good bunch of people, help from a few other breed people (including people foul judging – thank you!). As usual, some really exciting races on the oval. There are many congratulations to go around for some good races run, and the progress that several puppies are making. Thanks to everyone that attended!

AND…I just want to say thanks to the great bunch of people that are running these meets. It really has been going smoothly. And really, none of us could do it like this without the others – including the kids. And it’s been fun. I know it is no small task for any of us. So thank you to all of you.

- submitted by WWWA Race Secretary Kerie Swepston

Rinda Clark of Quickshot Designs took some photos at the Saturday NAWRA meet. View the gallery and contact Rinda directly if you have any questions or interest in purchasing any photos.

(WWWA club member dogs noted in blue)

WWWA NAWRA Results

March 27,2010,  Roy, WA    200 yds

Whippets Entered  =  26    22 adults + 4 puppies

Place    NAWRA#    Call_Name    Reg_Name    Owner    Pts    Notes
1    3691    Gunnar    Smoking Gun    Stigum    29    3 Nat’l pts.
2    3554    Ralphedwards    Oberon Truth or Consequences    Heiniger/Ekblad    21    1 Nat’l pt
3    3881    Pearl    QUIXAND PEARL GOODHEART         Bassett    18    3 RCH pts
4    3838    Frost    Oberon Frost Town    Pillow/Clemons    14.5    1 RCH pt
5    3768    Charley    Westchase Prince    Cranshaw    14
6    3880    Ruger     KENTFIELD’S QUICKSHOT RUGER     Clark    14
7    3974    Samantha    Quixand Fearless Angel    Nelson    14
8    3695    Prometheus    Dream’s Prometheus Unbound    Carter    11
9    3964    Fergie    Jammin’ Farseer Fergalicious    Salts    9
10    3619    Cain    QuiXand BFG Of Shannondown    Hill    9    DNF 4
11    3975    Lola    Rosmor  Lolapalooza    Hill    9
12    3767    Tikki    Westchase Bling    Cranshaw    9    sc 4
13    3976    Coufer    Vitesse Coup Fourre    Heiniger/Burlingame    8.5
14    3832    Cassie-K    AUMBRELEYE PARKER’S GIRL    KONIZESKI    8
15    3245    Willow    Blarneystone Sunrunner    Shusterman    8
16    3891    Mojo    Nouveau’s Hoodoo Mojo    Nichols    6
17    3910    Tai    Jammin Jujube    Aylen    3    sc 3
18    3348    Ronan    Blarneystones Afterburner    Shusterman    2
19    3455    Jet    Nouveau’s Auto Pilot    Swepston    2
20    3110    Shelby    Belaya Solar Flair    Cassel    0
21    3638    Quinn    Blarneystone Legacy    Shusterman    0    Sc 2
22    3637    Calypso    Blarneystone Calypso    Shusterman    0    sc 2

p1    Pup    Zephyr    Crossfire Hurricane    Williams    21
p2    Pup    Amazon    SirenSong Amazon    Shusterman    12
p3    pup    Katana    SirenSong Katana    Shusterman    9
p4    pup    WileE    Nouveau’s Pink Coyote    Swepston    2

Race by Race Results

Program 1
1    Mojo, Willow, Jet, Ronan, Shelby
2    Coufer, Cassie, Cain, Quinn,Calypso
3    Charley, Prometheus, Tikki, Samantha, Tai, Fergie
4    Gunnar, RalphE, Frost, Pearl, Ruger, Lola

Program 2
1    (Pupppies) Zephyr, Katana, Amazon, WileE
2    Samantha, Tai, Fergie, Ronan, Shelby
3    Tikki, Cain, Lola, Jet
4    Pearl, Ruger, Prometheus, Cassie, Willow
5    Gunnar, RalphE, Frost, Charley, Coufer, Mojo

Program 3
1    (Puppies) Zephyr, Amazon, Katana, WileE
2    Fergie, Willow, Ronan, Jet, Shelby
3    Samantha/Cain (tie 1-2), Lola, Cassie
4    Ruger, Prometheus, Coufer, Mojo
5    Gunnar, RalphE, Frost, Pearl, Charley, Tikki

Program 4
1    (Puppies) Zephyr, Amazon, Katana, WileE
2    Cassie, Lola, Willow, Ronan, Jet, Shelby
3    Samantha, Prometheus, Fergie, Coufer, Mojo, Cain DNF
4    Gunnar, RalphE, Pearl, Charley, Ruger, Frost

WWWA NOTRA Results

March 28, 2010, Roy, WA    270 yd U-val    4program,  4 dog, drag lure

Whippets Entered  =  24

Place    NOTRA#    Call_Name    Reg_Name    Owner    Pts    Notes
1    5038    Threnody    QuiXand Weabe Singin’ The Blues    Heiniger/Bassett    29    4 NORC pts
2    5022    Marco    Shadow Run Marco    Sowards    20    2 NORC, 4 ORC
3    4982    Flint    Wheatland Weabe Smoke and Mirrors    Bassett    19    2 ORC
4    5014    Dazzler    VINCET VERITAS BOBBY DAZZLER    Allison    18
5    5003    Danny Boy    VINCETVERITAS MY BLUE DANUBE     ALLISON          16
6    5015    Fleck-A    VINCET VERITAS A MARK IN TIME    ALLISON    15
7    Pend    What    Jammin’ Whatchamacallit    Wilks    15
8    5017    Kelp    MONKEY HOUSE KELPERTON ROCKET    Kirschbaum    14.5
9    5004    Rudy    WEABE REINDEER DIPPIN            BASSETT/BOIVIN    14
10    4823    Anakin    Hilerica Skywalker    Adley    14
11    4481    Fu     Deja Blue    Pratt-Israel    13
12    pend    Samantha    Quixand Fearless Angel    Nelson    13
13    4909    OB    Shadow Run Obsidion Night    Sowards    13
14    pend    Nijo    Quixand Fearless Ninja    Nakatsu    13
15    4996    Bree    Quixand Corsa Con Brio    Rizk    12
16    5006    Bobby    Aumbreleye What About Bob    Konizeski    12
17    4766    Aaron-R    Whoapats Top Hat and Tails    Rizk    11
18    4893    Aztec    Quixand Faster Than Angels Fly    Devall    11
19    4483    NIMBY    QuiXand Jammin’ NIMBY O’Farseer    Salts/Wilks    11
20    Pend    Fergie    Jammin’ Farseer Fergalicious    Salts    11
21    5023    Tango    SHADOWRUN JUMP UP AND KISS ME    Sowards    10
22    4715    O’Brady    Lyth Bradox O’Shadow Run    Sowards    10
23    4252    Pink    Nouveau’s Awfully Pretty    Swepston    10
24    5018    Pinky    MONKEY HOUSE PINKINSTEIN TRUFFLE    Kirschbaum    9
25    5008    Jimmie    Aumbreleye Gentlemen Jim    Konizeski/Cassel    9
26    4441    Suka    Tenacious D    Pratt-Israel    9
27    4664    Quinn    Blarneystone Legacy    Shusterman    9
28    Pend    Tick    Jammin Checkin for Ticks    Behnke    8
29    5045    Charm    Dreams Charm Me    Younger    8
30    4955    Mojo    Nouveau’s Hoodoo Mojo    Nichols    7
31    4663    Calypso    Blarneystone Calypso    Shusterman    7
32    5046    Karma-S    Nouveau’s Good Karma    Swepston    7
33    4390    Slick    Nouveau’s Black Gold    Swepston    6
34    4440    Tiercel    Serendipity Nighthawk    Levine    4
35    FTE    Leon    Nouveau’s Black Magic    Walstad    4    FTE
36    4075    Spice    Blarneyston Spice Girl    Anti    3    Sc 4
37    4694    Dude    Farseer Jammin’ Extra Hot Dude    Wilks    2    Sc 2

Race by Race Results
Program 1
1    Fu, Suka, Calypso, Leon
2    Tick, Pink, Tiercel
3    Mojo, Charm, Karma
4    Jimmie, Samantha, Fergie
5    Aztec, NIMBY, Quinn, Slick
6    Tango, Bobbie, O’Brady, Spice
7    Pinky, Bree, Aaron, Nijo
8    Flint, Fleck, Dude, What
9    Threnody, Danny Boy, Anakin, Rudy
10    Dazzler, Kelp, Marco, OB

Program 2
1    Nijo, Spice, Leon, Slick
2    What, Karma, Calypso, Tiercel
3    Aaron, O’Brady, Fergie, Quinn
4    Samantha, Suka, Charm, Pink
5    Fleck, Bree, Bobbie, NIMBY
6    Marco, Rudy, OB, Anakin
7    Fu, Tick, Jimmie, Mojo
8    Flint, Aztec, Pinky, Tango
9    Threnody, Danny Boy, Kelp, Dazzler

Program 3
1    Quinn, Slick, Leon, Tiercel
2    NIMBY, Calypso, Pink, Spice
3    Anakin, Nijo, Fergie, Karma
4    What, O’Brady, Bobbie, Charm
5    Tango, OB, Mojo, Suka
6    Rudy, Bree, Aaron, Jimmie
7    Fleck, Samantha, Pinky, Tick
8    Marco, Kelp, Danny Boy, Azteck
9    Threnody, Flint, Dazzler, Fu

Program 4
1    Pink, Slick, Tiercel, Leon
2    Fergie, Charm, Karma
3    Bobbie, Suka, Quinn, Calypso
4    Nijo, NIMBY, Jimmie, Mojo
5    OB, Aztec, O’Brady, Tick
6    Anakin, Bree, Aaron, Pinky
7    What, Rudy, Samantha, Tango
8    Danny Boy, Kelp, Fleck, Fu
9    Threnody, Marco, Dazzler, Flint

Greyhounds Entered  =  4
Place    NOTRA#    Call_Name    Reg_Name    Owner    Pts    Notes
1    G-1197    Jorja    Windwood Jorja On My Mind    Fessenden    20    .5 NORC pts, 1 ORC pt
2    G-1196    Rosie    Windwood Crackling Rose, ORC    Fessenden    18    1 NORC pt
3    G-1204    Charlie    Windwood Huntington Karlstejn    Fessenden    10
4    G-1288    Louisa    Windwood Illusion    Fessenden    9

Program 1        Jorja, Rosie, Charlie, Louisa
Program 2        Rosie, Jorja, Charlie, Louisa
Program 3        Jorja, Rosie, Charlie, Louisa

Saluki Entered  =   1
1    SA-107    Espresso    Aspen’s Double Espresso    Anti    22

Program 1        Espresso
Program 2        Espresso
Program 3        Espresso

11/9/2009 NOTRA meet winner, Kelp

A much more tolerable day than the day before – we actually had dry weather for a good portion of the day.  I think it was just trying to hint at us to give it up for the winter and put away the gear until next spring. A very smooth running day saw us finished by 1:30.

There were some very exciting races today – what you can’t see in the race by race results is all of the jockeying that goes on before they finish like that. Congratulations to all those receiving points today; Kelp, Marco and Dazzler. You could see these dogs really pushing to win today. Also notable was Willow – the highest scoring of 7 vets entered today – placing in the top 10, she had a bit of spark going on today.

Thanks to all who attended. We had a great day and appreciate all of your help and camaraderie.

(WWWA club member dogs noted in blue)

WWWA NOTRA Results
November 8, 2009
Roy, WA    300 yd U-val    4program,  4 dog, drag lure

Whippets Entered  =  24

Place    NOTRA#    Call_Name    Reg_Name    Owner    Pts    Notes
1    Pend    Kelp    MONKEY HOUSE KELPERTON ROCKET    Kirschbaum    25    3 Nat Pts
2    PEND    Marco    Shadow Run Marco    Sowards    23    3 OTR, 1 Nat pts.
3    Pend    Dazzler    VINCET VERITAS BOBBY DAZZLER    Allison    19    1 OTR pt
4    pend    Fleck-A    VINCET VERITAS A MARK IN TIME    ALLISON    17
5    Pend    Pinky    MONKEY HOUSE PINKINSTEIN TRUFFLE    Kirschbaum    16
6    4909    OB    Shadow Run Obsidion Night    Sowards    14
7    4693    Cochiti    Farseer Cochiti    Salts    13
8    PEND    Tango    SHADOWRUN JUMP UP AND KISS ME    Sowards    13
9    4912    Diego    Windyglen TCS Go Diego Go    Larson    12.5
10    4076    Willow    Blarneystone Sunrunner    Shusterman    12
11    4483    NIMBY    QuiXand Jammin’ NIMBY O’Farseer    Salts/Wilks    11
12    Pend    Bobby    Aumbreleye What About Bob    Konizeski    11
13    4389    Jet    Nouveau’s Auto Pilot    Swepston    11
14    Pend    Cassie-K    AUMBRELEYE PARKER’S GIRL    KONIZESKI    11
15    4390    Slick    Nouveau’s Black Gold    Swepston    10
16    4440    Tiercel    Serendipity Nighthawk    Levine    9
17    Pend    Jimmie    Aumbreleye Gentlemen Jim    Konizeski/Cassel    8
18    Pend    Karma-S    Nouveau’s Good Karma    Swepston    8    FTE
19    Pend    Charm    Dreams Charm Me    Younger    8    FTE
20    4252    Pink    Nouveau’s Awfully Pretty    Swepston    7
21    3485    Ruby    Jammin’ Ruby Mist of Ks    Salts    7
22    4893    Aztec    Quixand Faster Than Angels Fly    Devall    7    scr 4
23    4388    Sarge    Blarneystone’s Lock And Load    Walstad    3    scr4
24    4359    Kestrel    Serendipity Sparrowhawk    Beth Levine    0

Race by Race Results
Program 1
1    Karma, Tiercel, Charm, Kestrel
2    Wilow, Sarge, Pink, Ruby
3    NIMBY,Cassie, Slick, Jet
4    Bobby, Aztec, Jimmie, Tango
5    Diego, Pinky, Fleck, Cochiti
6    Kelp, Dazzler, Marco, OB

Program 2
1    Tango, Jet, Ruby, Kestrel
2    Cochiti, Slick, Charm, Pink
3    Fleck, Jimmie, Tiercel, Sarge
4    Pinky, OB, Aztec, Cassie
5    Marco, NIMBY, Willow, Karma
6    Kelp, Dazzler, Diego, Bobby

Program 3
1    Jet, Ruby, Pink, Kestrel
2    Tango, Cassie, Charm, Sarge
3    Cochiti, Jimmie, Tiercel, Slick
4    Fleck, OB, Aztec, Karma
5    Pinky, Diego, Bobby, Willow
6    Marco, Dazzler, Kelp, NIMBY

Program 4
1    Slick, Pink, Ruby, Kestrel
2    Cassie, Karma, Charm
3    Willow, Jet, Tiercel
4    OB, Tango, Bobbie, Jimmie
5    Fleck, Cochiti, Diego, NIMBY
6    Kelp, Marco, Dazzler, Pinky

Submitted by WWWA Race Secretary Kerie Swepston

11/7/2009 meet winner Aztec

We nearly floated away, but somehow we pulled off a meet.

It was a quick day, and the rain stopped just as we were finishing racing and starting to eat.

Thanks to those that attended, everyone was in good spirits which makes miserable weather much more tolerable.

Congratulations to Aztec who finished his RCh!

(WWWA club member dogs noted in blue)

WWWA NAWRA Results
November 7, 2009
Roy, WA    200 yds

Whippets Entered  =         16    15 adults + 1 puppy

Place    NAWRA#    Call_Name    Reg_Name    Owner    Pts    Notes
1    3752    Aztec    Quixand Faster Than Angels Fly    Devall    22    2RCH pts, 2 Nat pts., new RCH
2    3555    Jitterbug    Quixand Feel the Beat    Heiniger    20.5
3    3864    Threnody    QuiXand Weabe Singin’ The Blues    Heiniger/Bassett 20
4    3880    Ruger     KENTFIELD’S QUICKSHOT RUGER     Clark    18
5    3700    Cochiti    Farseer Cochiti    Salts    13.5
6    3881    Pearl    QUIXAND PEARL GOODHEART         Bassett    13
7    3381    Angel    Dreams Call Me Angel    Walters    13
8    3496    Saphira    Quixand Fallen Angel    Sanders/Heiniger    11
9    3503    Crotalus    QuiXand Kentfield Crotalus    Heiniger/Woolf    5 scr 2
10    3174    Dooley    Oberon Duluth    Nakatsu    4
11    3245    Willow    Blarneystone Sunrunner    Shusterman    3    scr 2
12    Fte    Leon    Nouveau’s Black Magic    Walstad    2    FTE, dnf 1
13    3348    Ronan    Blarneystones Afterburner    Shusterman    2
14    3695    Prometheus    Dream’s Prometheus Unbound    Carter    2    scr2
15    FTE    Ellie    Serendipity Bird of Paradise    Faldborg    0    FTE

pup    Nijo    Quixand Fearless Ninja    Nakatsu    21

Race by Race Results

Program 1
1    Saphira, Willow, Ronan, Ellie, Leon DNF
2    Crotalus, Angel, Pearl, Dooley
3    Jitterbug, Threnody, Aztec, Cochiti, Ruger, Prometheus

Program 2
1    (Pupppies) Nijo
2    Pearl, Angel, Dooley, Ronan, Leon, Ellie
3    Ruger, Aztec, Jitterbug, Threnody, Cochiti, Saphira

Program 3
1    (Puppies) Nijo
2    Angel, Cochiti, Dooley, Leon, Ronan, Ellie
3    Threnody, Aztec, Ruger, Jitterbug, Pearl, Saphira

Program 4
1    (Puppies) Nijo
2    Cochiti, Saphira, Leon, Dooley, Ronan, Ellie
3    Aztec, Jitterbug, Ruger, Threnody, Pearl, Angel

Submitted by WWWA Race Secretary Kerie Swepston

Western Washington Whippet Association – 23rd Specialty, August 1, 2009

Best of Breed: CH Starline's Chanel

Complete 2009 specialty results are available from the BaRay website.
Official win photos are available from Ann Lynn Photography.
Ringside candids of many of the entries are available from Beth Levine and Kirsten Hopperstad.

Judge – Geir Flyckt-Pedersen, Hubbestad Whippets

Firstly: Thank you for this invitation and for showing some lovely dogs under me.

As some of you might know, I have been surrounded by Whippets for the last 25 years- in England, Sweden as well as in the US! And although I am originally a devoted terrier and spaniel breeder, Greyhounds have for many years been an important part of our lives. Currently the household is ruled by Whippets only- and you cannot find a more delightful breed to live with!

It is also one of my favorite breeds to judge. The variety in type and sizes can make for many difficult decisions.

Having judged the breed in several countries by the UK/FCI standard it might be a different story judging by the AKC standard. As many of you will know, the US standard gives max height for dogs as 22″ (2o” in the UK) bitches 21″ (18.5″ UK), which can easily create a totally different animal. But in my opinion they must still
be Whippets and not end up looking like small Greyhounds which some of the larger dogs may easily do!

Best Opposite Sex: CH Strebor's Life of the Party

I was initially not asked to do a critique from the show, which means I did not take any notes. So not to risk “offending” anybody underservedly, I will make a few general comments on my overall impressions plus comment on my winners – that I still have clear pictures of in my head.

Some of my main concerns at this show were eyes and expressions. The UK standard says nothing about eye size, but the standard here asks for a large eye! The number of small, beady eyes were surprising – and to me a correct expression is such a vital ingredience for the entire picture.

Also ear size. Definitely a problem in this country. The standard calls for “small, fine in texture” – but so many have large, thick ears. And in my opinion – a small, beady eye in combination with a large ear is not particularly attractive.

A few dogs also had rather heavy, thick bone- with a rather unrefined head. A Whippet should be elegant and refined, lack of bone is also undesirable, but too much can create a serious problem regarding breed-type!

A few dogs had also over-angulated hindquarters! Over-angulation – however attractive it makes the picture of a dog standing – is in my opinion a serious weakness.

I don’t think I have ever seen an over-angulated racing or coursing star in either Greyhounds or Whippets -
and I think that confirms my theory!

Winners Dog: Lost Creek Vendage

Regarding movement: There seems to be a trend to move the dogs round the ring at a speed appropriate for a GSD. Give the dogs a chance to put their feet on the ground at a pace where it is possible for a judge to stand back and enjoy the picture of a dog moving effortlessly round the ring and a chance to see that long, low reach in front which is so attractive in both Greyhounds and Whippets. The breed was never made to fly!!!

But – as I said at the start of these comments – I had the pleasure of judging many excellent dogs, shown in great form and well presented and handled. The average handler in this country is far superior to handlers in most other countries – and this definitely makes the job of judging the dogs so much easier.

My Best of Breed winner Ch. Starline’s Chanel was an old acquaintance, as I judged her last year in Del Valle and made her BOB even there.

She is of a type which would be appreciated anywhere in the world. She has class and quality written all over here. Her head and expression just delightful, her neck balances her body and her outline is lovely. She is a Whippet through and through, lovely bone, legs and feet. Moved soundly coming and going – went round the ring at a pace I think fits her and the breed! Shown in glorious form.

My Best of Opposite came from the Veteran class: Ch Strebor’s Life of the Party. Just over 7 years old, which is not old for a Whippet. Not really glamorous, but so typical  and balanced throughout. All male, excellent
overall balance and proportions, he moved well and was shown in good condition. Well handled.

Winners Bitch and Best of Winners: Lost Creek A Taste of Red

My Best of Winners was the bitch Lost Creek A Taste of Red. I really liked this girl. Feminine head, good length of neck and excellent overall proportions. Well angulated both ends. Moved well and shown in good form.

My Winners Dog was: Lost Creek Vendange. I was told was the litter brother to above. Very similar in type. Lovely head, good length of neck – and his outline was excellent. Good body and bone and shown in good condition.

Must have been a very satisfactory litter!

My reserve WD was Cottonwoods Melts Like Butter of Chelsea. In many ways similar to the winner. Not a big one, but still masculine. In great form and moved well

My reserve WB from the 6-9 month class Endeavor’s White Rose of Nysa Hill. It is always risky to put up a puppy, but this one I would have taken with me home without hesitation!

I liked everything about her, just needs time, maturity and more experience! Will follow her progress with interest!

Award of Merit: CH Chelsea Chamisal

1 Award of Merit: Chelsea Chamisal. A really lovely bitch who certainly gave the BOB a run for her money.  Full of quality and type. A lovely outline and a sound mover. Liked her lots.

2 Award of Merit: Ch Carry On Von Dutch. This brindle dog has a so much to like about him. Typical, balanced and he moved well. Would have like him to carry more weight. He comes from an excellent breeder, has an excellent sire – and it shows.

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP.

Only 5 participants, but they were all good!

The winner was a very accomplished young lady, Lindsey McKim, who did an excellent job .

Geir Flyckt-Pedersen

From the catalog…

Best of Breed:  CH STARLINE’S CHANEL. HP28854802. 12/13/07. Brdr: Lori Lawrence, Carey Lawrence,Dianne Bowen, CH Sumbeam Rembrandt of Endeavor – CH Starline’s Dream Date. Owners: Lori Lawrence, Carey
Lawrence Agent: Lori Wilson (Bitch)

Award of Merit: CH Carry On Von Dutch

Best Opposite Sex: CH STREBOR’S LIFE OF THE PARTY. HN00361601. 7/25/02. Brdr: Charles R Roberts,Jeanette Dorsey, CH MORLAIS IMAGINE AT WHIMSY – CH STREBOR’S ENGAGE. Owners: Charles R Roberts (Dog)

Award of Merit: CHELSEA CHAMISAL. HP28111801. 10/18/07. Brdr: Deann Christianson,Joetta Melton, CH CHELSEA CHALCEDONY – CH CHELSEA HOT SMOKE AND SASSAFRAS. Owners: Deann Christianson, Joetta Melton

Award of Merit: CH CARRY ON VON DUTCH SC. HP25307801. 10/7/04. Brdr: Ewa Westerlund, CH ADAGIO NO REGRETS – CH CARRY ON EBONY. Owners: Linne Wagner (Dog)

Winners Dog: LOST CREEK VENDANGE. HP28635701. 9/5/07. Brdr: Helen Brettell, CH LOST CREEK BZANTIUM GALEWIND – CH CASTLECREST’S FIRESTORM. Owners: Helen Brettell ,Chris Downing

Reserve Winners Dog: COTTONWOOD MELTS LIKE BUTTER OF CHELSEA. HP31511706. 7/2/08. Brdr: Sue Carbajal,Harriet Vincent,Deann Christianson, CH SURREY HILL’S GOLDEN BOY, JC – CH CHELSEA MELT EVERYONE, JC. Owners: Jane Ashley-Fennell

Winners Bitch, Best of Winners: LOST CREEK A TASTE OF RED. HP28635710. 9/5/07. Brdr: Helen Brettell, CAN.
CH LOST CREEK BZANTIUM GALEWIND – AM. CAN. CH CASTLECREST FIRE STORM. Owners: Mary Downing,
Helen Brettell

Best in Sweeps: Shantellie's Silkrock Smoothie

Reserve Winners Bitch: ENDEAVOR’S WHITE ROSES ON NYSA HILL. HP32992001. 1/14/09. Brdr: Linda Stewart,Angie Diehl,Dennis Sumara, CH ABLEAIM KODAK MOMENTS – CH BRUSHWOOD’S MOXI OF ENDEAVOR. Owners: Jeannine Shepherd,Linda SmithAgent: Pamela Louise Sage AKC Registered Handler

Sweepstakes (Judge: Erin Campbell)

Best in Sweeps: SHANTELLIE’S SILKROCK SMOOTHIE. HP30559905. 5/13/08. Brdr: Pamela J. Campbell, SHANTELLIE IT’S MY PARTY JC – CH WINDIGO’S REBELLIOUS ELLIE MAE JC. Owners: Pamela J Campbell

Best Opposite in Sweeps: CAMELOT SUMMIT OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS. HP29633602. 2/17/08. Brdr: Janis Castle, Arthur Castle, Susan Vernon, ZAFARA RAINBOW CONNECTION – SHANNON DOWN SHAKIN THE TREE. Owners: Art Castle,Janis Castle,Susan Vernon

Best in Veteran Sweeps: CH STREBOR’S LIFE OF THE PARTY. HN00361601. 7/25/02. Brdr: Charles R Roberts,Jeanette Dorsey, CH MORLAIS IMAGINE AT WHIMSY – CH STREBOR’S ENGAGE. Owners: Charles R Roberts

Best Opposite in Veteran Sweeps: CH WILDASPEN’S LETZ DO TH’WILD THANG SC. HM98478901. 8/18/01. Brdr: Tawnya Brumbaugh,Dixie Rae, CH WILDCARD-N-SNOWCAP SOVEREIGN JC – CH SNOWROSE WILD THING.
Owners: Heather Badgett,Tawnya Brumbaugh

Western Washington Whippet Association – 22nd Specialty, July 31, 2009

Best of Breed: CH Starline's Chanel

Complete 2009 specialty results are available from the BaRay website.
Official win photos are available from Ann Lynn Photography.
Ringside candids of many of the entries are available from Beth Levine and Kirsten Hopperstad.

Judge – Espen Engh, Jet’s Greyhounds (Norway)

I was delighted to be invited to judge the Western Washington Whippet Association’s Specialty. I have had the pleasure of judging four previous whippet specialties in the US. All have been very enjoyable experiences, and my 5th US whippet specialty was certainly no exception.  Some of my most memorable judging appointments have been those whippet specialties, and walking down memory lane, my SBIS-winners from those previous four occasions were brought to mind. I count all of them among the greats of our breed; Ch.Bohem Delacreme Demoiselle, Ch. Chelsea Drakkar of Oxford, Ch.Red Cloud Quintessence and Ch.Brushwood Moxi of Endevour.

Being asked to write this critique quite a long time after the fact and having not made any notes at site, my comments will be mainly general.

Best Opposite Sex: CH Whimsy's New Way To Fly

I was very pleased with overall type; most dogs combined substance with elegance to a good degree, there were a number of well proportioned whippets and I had no problems finding winner with the all-important whippety body shape. Side movement was also generally pleasing, if rarely great. Movement coming and especially going away left something to be desired in many.

Quality – as in the difference between a Ferrari and a Volkswagen or between travelling business class or coach – was impressive.  A whippet is only beautiful when they have that pure-bred, stallion like quality, the look of not having happened by coincidence, but being the result of a breeders careful plan.

I was worried about some traits; more than a few of the heads I found bordering on untypical; overly refined with not enough width of skull and with the eyes placed far too narrow, creating an impression of a one-eyed dog. This frequently went with overly long and refined muzzles as well. As a European I am not as hung up on heads as most Americans, so it is rather odd for me to focus on this to the degree I had to on the day. But when the heads are as way off as was the case with some whippets on the day, I found them unacceptable, untypical and unplaceable.

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Winners Dog: Lost Creek Vendage

Another worry was front construction. A significant proportion of the dogs were way too straight in shoulders, upper arms and/or pasterns, and more often than not the same dog failed in all these aspects of the front as well as in lack of front fill. This is not only unsightly in a whippet, but very unfunctional for a galloping dog. Not a new problem in American whippets or whippets anywhere for that matter, but still one that breeders will still need to focus and improve on.

BOB Ch.Starline’s Chanel is a superbly feminine white and brindle bitch of a type that would be admired by whippet fanciers worldwide, and she is certainly not too big either. Her combination of substance with elegance is close to ideal, she is very well constructed and she has exactly the right curves in the right places and moved with great suppleness and coordination.

BOS Ch.Whimsy’s New Way To Fly is a classical quality white and fawn dog, very whippety and with a beautiful, deep and curvy body, another whippet who could win worldwide. He may not be the most enthusiastic showman, but dog shows are to me much more about the intrinsic quality of the dog, the cake is much more important than the icing.

WB and BOW Chelsea Chamisal is a stunning white and brindle bitch who pressed BOB all the way. She has ideal proportions and curves and a deep brisket, she is perfectly angulated both ends, moves like a dream, but lost out for BOB on two minor details.

Winners Bitch, Best of Winners: Chelsea Chamisal

WD Lost Creek Vendange is an elegant, very handsome white and red dog who came into his own on the move, very true and very precise. He is smooth and curvy, has a beautiful head and expression, a long and crested neck, but did not always want to stack to perfection.

Two Awards of Merit went to the beautiful veteran dog, Ch. Strebor Life of the Party and to Ch. Tivio’s Falling Into Place.

The friendliness and hospitality was outstanding, all in all a show I will remember for time to come. Thank you!

Yours
Espen Engh

From the catalog…

Best of Breed:  CH STARLINE’S CHANEL. HP28854802. 12/13/07. Brdr: Lori Lawrence, Carey Lawrence,Dianne Bowen, CH Sumbeam Rembrandt of Endeavor – CH Starline’s Dream Date. Owners: Lori Lawrence ,Carey LawrenceAgent: Lori Wilson (Bitch)

Award of Merit: CH Tivio's Fallling Into Place

Best Opposite Sex: CH WHIMSY’S NEW WAY TO FLY. HP08745401. 1/29/04. Brdr: Chris Downing,Mary Downing,Christine Hopperstad, DC CHELSEA GOLD RUSH OF KEYNOTE – CH WHIMSY’S CHAMONIX. Owners: Christine Downing ,Christopher Downing (Dog)

Award of Merit: CH TIVIO’S FALLING INTO PLACE. HP21128703. 5/30/06. Brdr: Mary Jean Odron, Tracy P Hite, Ed Odron, CH TIVIO N WINDGO IN LIKE FLYNN – CH TIVIO’S FALLING WATER. Owners: Karren Pynsia,Tracy Hite,John Hite,Ed Odron (Bitch)

Award of Merit: CH STREBOR’S LIFE OF THE PARTY. HN00361601. 7/25/02. Brdr: Charles R Roberts,Jeanette Dorsey, CH MORLAIS IMAGINE AT WHIMSY – CH STREBOR’S ENGAGE. Owners: Charles R Roberts (Dog)

Winners Dog: LOST CREEK VENDANGE. HP28635701. 9/5/07. Brdr: Helen Brettell, CH LOST CREEK BZANTIUM GALEWIND – CH CASTLECREST’S FIRESTORM. Owners: Helen Brettell ,Chris Downing

Reserve Winners Dog: ALCYON THAT’S THE TICKET. HP31740408. 8/18/08. Brdr: Christine A. Hopperstad, CH MORLAIS IMAGINE AT WHIMSY – ALCYON TYKHI FORTUNA. Owners: Christine Hopperstad

Winners Bitch, Best of Winners: CHELSEA CHAMISAL. HP28111801. 10/18/07. Brdr: Deann Christianson,Joetta Melton, CH CHELSEA CHALCEDONY – CH CHELSEA HOT SMOKE AND SASSAFRAS. Owners: Deann Christianson,
Joetta Melton

Award of Merit: CH Strebor's Life of the Party

Reserve Winners Bitch: LOST CREEK A TASTE OF RED. HP28635710. 9/5/07. Brdr: Helen Brettell, CAN. CH LOST CREEK BZANTIUM GALEWIND – AM. CAN. CH CASTLECREST FIRE STORM. Owners: Mary Downing,Helen Brettell

Sweepstakes (Judge: Lyndell Ackerman)

Best in Sweeps: AMMARDAN JOMYR GEMSTONE. HP30082502. 3/17/08. Brdr: Mary Ann Nash and Dr. Todd Miller, TATTERSHALL SUNDANCE – CH MOONGAZE JOMYR HYPNOTIC MUSIC. Owners: Susan Vernon,Dr. Todd Miller

Best Opposite in Sweeps: ALCYON TINKER TAILOR. HP31740401. 8/18/08. Brdr: Christine Hopperstad, CH MORLAIS IMAGINE AT WHIMSY – ALCYON TYKHI FORTUNA. Owners: Anne Jacobs

Best in Veteran Sweeps: CH STREBOR’S LIFE OF THE PARTY. HN00361601. 7/25/02. Brdr: Charles R Roberts,Jeanette Dorsey, CH MORLAIS IMAGINE AT WHIMSY – CH STREBOR’S ENGAGE. Owners: Charles R Roberts

Best Opposite in Veteran Sweeps: CH TIVIO’S SOIREE. HM80091901. 11/29/98. Brdr: John & Tracy Hite, D. Hoxsey, CH REDGLEN SHARP DRESSED MAN – CH TIVIO’S ALLURE. Owners: John Hite,Tracy Hite,D. Hoxsey

Best in Sweeps: Ammardan Jomyr Gemstone

We faced the usual challenges with the Polo Field toilet, and when the flushing mechanism bit the dust on Saturday afternoon, we were sincerely concerned about our prospects for the rest of the weekend… but thankfully, Kerie “MacGyver” Swepston, managed to rig a working flusher out of a coat hanger and saved us all from a most unpleasant fate. Other notable action: the dramatic rescue of a panicked, starving feral cat that had been accidentally trapped in the clubhouse without food or water (or litterbox) for an unknown period of time. Fun times!

The trials were also noteworthy in that nearly half the healthy entry each day was from day-of entries – which was great for the club’s treasury but forced the field committee to look lively in order to handle the early morning rush! But the well-oiled performance committee machine came ready for anything, and got the job done. Thanks to everyone who volunteered in one way or another!

We were thrilled to get entries in some breeds not often seen at our trials lately, including Pharaohs, Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Deerhounds and especially Borzoi. Sunday marked the special occasion of WWWA’s very first official stake of Cirnechi dell’Etna since that breed was admitted to full ASFA eligibility earlier this year. We were happy to hear that a number of hounds finished their titles over the weekend. Congratulations to all the fine running hounds and their owners who enjoyed the coursing!

Congratulations to Jenny Howe for veteran Dagen’s BOB on Saturday, and to Chadd and Misti Bowen and proud breeder Helen Brettell on Reggie’s BOB and BIF on Sunday!

Special congratulations go out to club member Laurel Behnke, formerly Wilks, who married her sweetie Don on the eve of the trial and still couldn’t stay away from the coursing field on her first full day of wedded bliss. Congratulations Laurel and Don!

- submitted by WWWA FTS Beth Levine

(WWWA club member dogs noted in blue)

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Saturday BOB winner, Dagen

Whippet Judges: Ann Billups, Mike Savage

Open Whippets (9)
1 “Cochiti”  Farseer Cochiti, ORC / Salts
2 “Mojo”  Nouveau’s Hoodoo Mojo / Nichols
3 “Prometheus”  Dreams Prometheus / Carter
4 “Calypso”  Blarneystone Calypso / Shusterman
NBQ “Dude”  Farseer Jammin’ Extra Hot Dude, RCH, OTRM-2 / Behnke

FCH Whippets (6)
1 “Willow”  Blarneystone Sunrunner / Shusterman
2 “Reggie”  Lost Creek Mussante / Bowen
3 “Charm”  Dreams Charm Me, FCH / Younger
4 “Chai”  Jammin’ Kashmiri Chai, LCM, SRM-2, OTRM-3, CGC, RN / Behnke
NBQ “Slick”  Nouveau’s Black Gold, FCH / Swepston

Veteran Whippets (1)
1/BOB “Dagen”  Blueskies Creme Brulee at Kossok, SC, OTR / Howe

Saturday’s Best in Field was won by the Borzoi,  CH Adrienne Laureate Sundance Caprial, owned by Lyndell Ackerman.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Sunday BOB and BIF winner, Reggie

Whippet Judges: Ann Billups, Mike Savage

Open Whippets (10)
1 “Calypso”  Blarneystone Calypso / Shusterman
2 “Mojo”  Nouveau’s Hoodoo Mojo / Nichols
3 “Murphy”  Whimsy’s Over the Moon / Downing & Hopperstad
4 “Finn”  Belaya Madrona / Thompson
NBQ “Olivia”  Lost Creek A Taste of Red / Downing & Brettell

FCH Whippets (5, 1NQ)
1/BOB “Reggie”  Lost Creek Mussante, FCH / Bowen
2 “Jet”  Nouveau’s Auto Pilot, FCH / Swepston
3 ”Willow”  Blarneystone Sunrunner / Shusterman
4 “Henry” Mason Hill Dreamtime, FCH / Downing, Hopperstad & Holt

Veteran Whippets (1)
1/BOB “Dagen”  Blueskies Creme Brulee at Kossok, SC, OTR / Howe

Sunday’s Best in Field was won by the Whippet,  Lost Creek Mussante, FCH , owned by Chadd and Misti Bowen.

9/27/09 NOTRA meet winner, Kelp

WWWA NOTRA Results
September 27, 2009 Roy, WA 270 yd U-val 4program,  4 dog, drag lure
Results prepared by Kerie Swepston

Whippets Entered  = 30

(WWWA club member dogs noted in blue)

Place NOTRA# Call_Name Reg_Name Owner Pts Notes
1 Pend Kelp MONKEY HOUSE KELPERTON ROCKET Kirschbaum 23 4 ORC pts, 4 NORC Pts
2 3760 Anakin Hilerica Skywalker Adley 22 2 ORC pts, 2 NORC pts
3 4909 OB Shadow Run Obsidion Night Sowards 21 ORC
4 3700 Cochiti Farseer Cochiti Salts 17 ORC
5 Pend Marco Shadow Run Marco Sowards 16
6 3833 Bobby Aumbreleye What About Bob Konizeski 15
7 3876 Bree Quixand Corsa Con Brio Rizk 15
8 3592 NIMBY QuiXand Jammin’ NIMBY O’Farseer Salts/Wilks 13.5
9 3683 Aaron-R Whoapats Top Hat and Tails Rizk 13
10 Pend Jimmie Aumbreleye Gentlemen Jim Konizeski/Cassel 13
11 3910 Tai Jammin Jujube Aylen 12
12 4715 O’Brady Lyth Bradox O’Shadow Run Sowards 12
13 Pend Cassie-K AUMBRELEYE PARKER’S GIRL KONIZESKI 11
14 3455 Jet Nouveau’s Auto Pilot Swepston 11
15 3456 Slick Nouveau’s Black Gold Swepston 10
16 3891 Mojo Nouveau’s Hoodoo Mojo Nichols 10
17 3637 Calypso Blarneystone Calypso Shusterman 9
18 4252 Pink Nouveau’s Awfully Pretty Swepston 8
19 3609 Tiercel Serendipity Nighthawk Levine 8
20 3377 Stormy Dreams Stormin Home Hillen 7
21 4524 Solar Shadow Run Solar Eclipse Sowards 7
22 Pend Sunny Aumbreleye Sunny Bonzer Taylor 7 FTE
23 2788 Riley Windyglen’s Black to the Future Johnson 7
24 Pend Pinky MONKEY HOUSE PINKINSTEIN TRUFFLE Kirschbaum 5 DNF 2, scr 3
25 3810 Kestrel Serendipity Sparrowhawk Beth Levine 4
26 3767 Tikki Westchase Bling Cranshaw 3 scr 3, FTE
27 4743 Lark Serendipity Skylark Levine 3 scr 2
28 3245 Willow Blarneystone Sunrunner Shusterman 2 scr 3
29 3468 Dapper Nouveau’s Ladies Man Tripp 2 scr 2
30 3505 Roadie HILERICA STICKY FINGERS ADLEY 0 scr 2

Race by Race Results
Program 1
1 Sunny, Lark, Kestrel, Roadie
2 Slick, Tikki, Stormy
3 Calypso, Tiercel, Riley
4 Pinky, Jimmie, Mojo, Willow
5 Bobby, Cassie, Dapper, Pink
6 NIMBY, Aaron, Bree, Jet
7 Cochiti, Marco, Tai, O’Brady
8 Anakin, OB, Kelp, Solar

Program 2
1 O’Brady, Jet, Willow, Pink
2 Stormy, Riley, Kestrel
3 Bree, Tai, Mojo, Tikki
4 Aaron, Cassie, Jimmie, Tiercel
5 Kelp, Marco, Solar, Sunny
6 Bobby, Slick, Calypso, Pinky DNF
7 OB, Anakin, Cochiti, NIMBY

Program 3
1 Jet, Pink, Tiercel, Kestrel
2 Tai, Mojo, O’Brady, Riley
3 Cassie, Jimmie, Sunny, Solar
4 Marco, Bree, Calypso, Stormy
5 Cochiti, NIMBY, Aaron, Slick
6 Anakin, Kelp, OB, Bobby

Program 4
1 Pink, Tiercel, Riley, Kestrel
2 O’Brady, Mojo, Solar, Sunny
3 Jimmie, Jet, Slick, Stormy
4 Bree, Aaron, Tai, Calypso
5 Marco, NIMBY, Bobby, Cassie
6 Kelp, OB, Cochiti, Anakin

Submitted by WWWA Race Secretary Kerie Swepston

Congratulations to Danny Boy who stuck around after the National to pick up the top set of points. And congrats to Aztec for the bottom set, and
although not part of the official results, Mary Devall had a double winning day, after Aztec took home a point, Mary won the potluck prize for her Frog Eye Salad.

WWWA NAWRA Results
September 26, 2009 Roy, WA 200 yds

Whippets Entered  = 25 23 Adults + 2 puppies

(WWWA club member dogs noted in blue)

Place NAWRA# Call_Name Reg_Name Owner Pts Notes
1 3934 Danny Boy VINCETVERITAS MY BLUE DANUBE  ALLISON      29 3 Rch pts, 3Nat pts
2 3752 Aztec Quixand Faster Than Angels Fly Devall 18 1 Rch pts, 1 Nat pts
3 3706 Dude Farseer Jammin’ Extra Hot Dude Wilks 17
4 3590 Hotrod QuiXHigh Lightning MCQueen Hopper 16.5
5 3700 Cochiti Farseer Cochiti Salts 15
6 3767 Tikki Westchase Bling Cranshaw 13
7 3936 Rudy WEABE REINDEER DIPPIN        BASSETT/BOIVI 13
8 3740 Tali Talisman at The Gamble Elliot 13
9 3562 Gunner Jammin’ Gun Powder McNiven 11
10 3910 Tai Jammin Jujube Aylen 10
11 3327 Topa Topaz At The Gamble Elliot 8
13 3254 Pistol Blarneystone Y-Nots Top Gun Porter 7
12 3609 Tiercel Serendipity Nighthawk Levine 7
14 3891 Mojo Nouveau’s Hoodoo Mojo Nichols 6.5
15 3467 Chai Jammin’ Kashmiri Chai Wilks 6
16 3637 Calypso Blarneystone Calypso Shusterman 6
17 3795 Ziggy Bravado’s Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz Briggs 5
18 3768 Charley Westchase Prince Cranshaw 5 pscr 2
19 3468 Dapper Nouveau’s Ladies Man Tripp 4
20 3811 Branwen Shamasan Caerbannog Levine 4
21 3245 Willow Blarneystone Sunrunner Shusterman 4 scr 3
22 3636 Lark Serendipity Skylark Levine 0
23 2824 Scoot Scootaway Elliot 0

Puppies
Pup 1 Pup Panic Quixand Afraid of the Dark Wilks 21
Pup 2 Pup Fergie Jammin’ Farseer Fergalicious Salts 13

Race by Race Results
Program 1
1 (Puppies) Panic, Fergie
2 Mojo, Calypso, Tiercel, Ziggy, Lark, Scoot
3 Charley, Topa, Pistol, Willow, Branwen
4 Tali, Tikki, Aztec, Rudy, Tai, Dapper
5 Danny Boy, Cochiti, Hotrod, Gunner, Dude, Chai

Program 2
1 (Puppies) Panic, Fergie

2 Dapper/Willow (tie), Ziggy, Branwen, Lark, Scoot
3 Aztec, Rudy, Tai, Pistol, Tiercel
4 Dude, Tikki, Gunner, Chai, Topa, Calypso
5 Danny Boy, Tali, Hotrod, Cochiti, Mojo, Charley pscr

Program 3
1 (Puppies) Panic, Fergie

2 Tiercel, Ziggy, Branwen, Lark, Scoot
3 Rudy, Tai, Chai, Pistol, Calypso
4 Tikki, Gunner, Topa, Mojo, Dapper
5 Danny Boy, Dude, Aztec, Hotrod, Cochiti, Tali

Program 4
1 Pistol, Calypso, Branwen, Lark, Scoot
2 Tai, Topa, Chai, Dapper, Ziggy
3 Rudy, Tali, Gunner, Mojo, Tiercel
4 Danny Boy, Aztec, Hotrod, Cochiti, Dude, Tikki

Submitted by WWWA Race Secretary Kerie Swepston

In the meantime, complete results are available from the BaRay website and EWhippetzine published pictorials for the entire specialty weekend: WWWA and WWHA.

Several individuals were shooting ringside candids, and photos may be viewed and/or purchased from the following:

• Kirsten Hopperstad (Saturday only)
• Beth Levine (all three days)

Stay tuned for more info coming soon! And (hint hint) of course club member brags are always welcome, so please email your brags (with photos) to Beth Levine!

Alcyon Twinkle Toes - Best in Match/Best Puppy

WWWA  AKC Sanctioned B Match  June 20, 2009 – Marymoor Park
Judge = Dori O’Brien  Evergo Whippets

3-6 month dog
1st  Whimsy Swiftsure Coruba Gold – Chadd and Misti Bowen
2nd  Belaya Jolly Roger – Carol Chittum

9-12 mo dog
1st  Alcyon Thats the Ticket – Christine Hopperstad
2nd Alcyon Tinker Tailor – Anne Jacobs

12-18 mo dog
1st  Whimsy’s Play Me a Tune – Rob and Heather Nichols
2nd  Nouveau’s Hoodoo Mojo – Rob and Heather Nichols

Bred By Exhibitor Dog
1st  Brystals Blackjack Lightning – Darcy Shurin

Open Dog
1st  Lost Creek Vendange – Chris and Chris Downing, Helen Brettell
2nd  Ricochet Cinderella Man – Jessica Harris Kevin Geiling
3rd  Belaya Silver Sails SC – Carol Chittum

3-6 mo Bitch
1st  Whimsy Swiftsure Kilo Kai – Mary Downing

9-12 mo Bitch
1st  Alcyon Twinkle Toes – Christine Hopperstad

12-18 mo bitch
1st  Belaya Mighty Like A Rose – Carol Chittum

Open Bitch
1st  Lost Creek A Taste of Red – Mary Downing, Helen Brettell
2nd  Chelsea Tyrendarra – Chris and Chris Downing

BEST IN MATCH/Best Puppy = Alcyon Twinkle Toes – Christine Hopperstad

RESERVE BEST IN MATCH/Best Adult = Lost Creek A Taste of Red – Mary Downing, Helen Brettell

BEST JUNIOR = Hannah Nichols