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.

2012 Northwest Versatility Weekend

2012 Northwest Versatility Weekend

  The 11th annual Northwest Versatility Weekend, hosted by WWWA, will be held at the Roy Polo Field over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, 2012. This event is a showcase of the versatility of our wonderful whippets and the other sighthound breeds, and there will be something for everyone! Saturday...
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April 10 Practice Cancelled

April 10 Practice Cancelled

I’m sorry folks, but there will be no practice this Sunday.  My apologies for this.  The next practice will be Sunday the 24th. -submitted by Shirley Konizeski
March race meet flyer

March race meet flyer

Here is the flyer for our November NAWRA/NOTRA/ISWS race meets: Western Washington Whippet Association Saturday, March 26, 2011 — NAWRA/LGRA/ISWS Whippets: 200 yards, 4 programs, 6 dog races Whippet Puppies: 150 yards, 3 programs, 4 dog races Other Breeds: 200 yards, 3 programs, 4 dog races Sunday, March 27, 2011 — ALL-BREED NOTRA/ISWS Whippets: 270...
March 13 Practice Cancelled

March 13 Practice Cancelled

We are cancelling the practice tomorrow (Sunday).   The weather forecast indicates 90% chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night culminating in rain all day Monday and Tuesday.   This weather is the pits!!!  Keep your fingers crossed for practice the following Saturday. -submitted by Shirley Konizeski
April 2011 ASFA Trials

April 2011 ASFA Trials

At long last, Spring is just around the corner, and that means performance events! The premium list for our April 16/17 ASFA trials is now available below as well as on the ASFA Region 1 website. We also have race meets on March 26/27 ; the flyer will be available shortly. Both events will be...
March 13 Board/Show Committee Meeting

March 13 Board/Show Committee Meeting

There will be a board meeting, followed by a show committe meeting this Sunday, March 13, at 3pm  at Helen Brettell’s home in Snohomish.  Email Jeanette Dorsey if you need directions. The board will convene for a very brief meeting with the show committee meeting to start right after. -submitted by Jeanette Dorsey
Heather Nichols brags...

Heather Nichols brags…

Hannah Nichols and Rico (Whimsy’s Play Me A Tune, JC)  have kicked 2011 off with a bang.  Rico was awarded both of his majors while being shown by his junior handler Hannah Nichols. On 1/22/2011 Rico was awarded WD/BOW/BOS for a 3 point major over specials at the Portland Rose Classic under Judge Alberto Berrios. ...
Annual Awards Final Reminder!

Annual Awards Final Reminder!

TODAY IS THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL AWARDS. Please tell anyone you know who might not see this message.  If you need help or have questions please email me at treadwaywhippets@yahoo.com and I will be happy to help.  I will be making arrangements for the awards tomorrow and once the order is placed I...
Anticipated Practice Dates

Anticipated Practice Dates

These are WWWA’s anticipated practice dates for March and April (updated with May dates too).  Practice will begin at 11:00 and run until everybody’s had at least two runs.  Please remember that all participants and any guests will be signing an indemnity agreement.  We will be starting over for the new practice year.  We ask...
Whimsy 2010

Whimsy 2010

January 2010 found us in the ring with Corbin (Whimsy’s Swiftsure Coruba Gold) for the first time and his first major.  Corbin is owned by members Chadd & Misti Bowen.  Corbin continued his winning ways – shown only 10 times throughout the year, he finished at the Puyallup shows this January.  Along the way, he...
January 9, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

January 9, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting called to order by Peggy Hewes, President at 2:20 pm on 1/09/11 at Mary Downing’s house in Monroe, WA. In Attendance- Mary Downing, Peggy Hewes, Shirley Konizeski, Jeanette Dorsey, Susan Manthou, and Heather Nichols.   Guests: Gail Dunbar and Hannah Nichols. Updated Club Officers document for AKC. Held a discussion regarding club’s tax ID...
Mary Downing brags...

Mary Downing brags…

Well, it was a nice weekend at Puyallup Jan. 15-17, 2011 Saturday:  Hannah Nichols, was Best Jr. Handler with Rico – Whimsy’s Play Me A Tune Corbin won the Open Dog class Sunday:  Hannah Nichols won her Jrs. class with Rico; Corbin (Whimsy’s Swiftsure Coruba Gold) won the Open Dog class again and this time...
Jo Sowards brags...

Jo Sowards brags…

WE DID IT!!!  At least Marco did it.  He finished in the NOTRA  TOP TEN for 2010. It was a lot of work, conditioning and travel, but out of all those competitors in the USA our Marco earns not only his ORC Title but that coveted Top Ten status.  We are so proud of him....