In This Issue

The Official Newsletter of The American Whippet Club April 2013

In this issue AWC: The Official Poop My Audrey 2012 National Specialty info Award of Versatility Winners 2013 – Correction The Wrap Report The American Whippet Club Table of Contents OFFICERS David Samuelson, President President’s Message...... 3 651.454.4174, [email protected] Lisa Costello, Vice President 815.695.1930, [email protected] Editor’s Notes ...... 3 Gail Boyd, Treasurer 919.362.4427, [email protected] AWC: The Official Poop ...... 4 Cindy Scott, Secretary 719.594.9974, [email protected] 3655 Cragwood Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 2013 National Specialty information ...... 5

B oard of Directors The Wrap Report...... 6 Henry Heil, 619.445.1777, [email protected] Christine Hopperstad, 206.322.5872, [email protected] My Audrey...... 16 Karen Lee, 610.932.4456, [email protected] Crystal McNulty, 309.579.2946, [email protected] Award of Versatility Winners 2013 – Correction...... 18 Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974, [email protected] Harold “Red” Tatro, 817.297.2398, [email protected] Class of 2013: Henry Heil, Christine Hopperstad, David Samuelson Class of 2014: Lisa Costello, Cindy Scott Class of 2015: Gail Boyd, Karen Lee, Crystal McNulty

AWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS On the cover: Ch. Courtenay Fleetfoot of Pennyworth taking his ease after Archives...... Bo Bengtson, 805.646.3151 becoming the first, and so far the only, Whippet to go Best In Show Futurity...... Rhonda Gifford, 480.710.3536, [email protected] at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, February 12, 1964. Health...... Dr. Connie Austin, 217.498.8661 Dr. Connie Brunkow, [email protected] Dr. Lisa Costello, [email protected] THE WHIPPET NEWS Judge’s Education ...... David Samuelson, 651.454.4174 Christine Hopperstad, Newsletter Editor 130 34th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Membership ...... Jackie Hubble, 719.272.7037 206.322.5872, [email protected] Parade of Honors...... Alice VandenBussche, 315.945.2672 Kirsten Hopperstad, Associate Editor Performance Events...... Dr. Lisa Costello, 815.695.1930 206.325.7743, [email protected] ROM Program...... Gail Boyd, 919.362.4427 Subscriptions One-year (the monthly newsletter and printed annual): Show...... Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974 Online-only newsletter: $25. Printed newsletter (plus online access): $45 Top Twenty ...... Linda Waggoner, 541.347.2171 Foreign subscribers: online-only newsletter $25. Printed newsletter (plus online access): $60 AWC Show Chairs Advertising rates (on a space available basis) National...... Cindy Scott, 719.594.9974, [email protected] $50 per page with one photo, each additional photo $10 Eastern...... Harriett Lee, 434.295.4525, [email protected] $40 per page submitted as camera-ready (.pdfs preferred, see ad specs below) Text only, no photos: full page $35, half-page $25 Midwest...... Judy Lowther, 216.402.9022, [email protected] Advertising Specifications N. Central...... David Samuelson, 651.454.4174, [email protected] Contact the Editor for file submission specifications or go to: S. Central. . . . Kathy Rasmussen, 913.681.8929, [email protected] http://www.americanwhippetclub.net/documents/WhippetNews_ad_ specifications.pdf Southern ...... Christine Heath, 850.936.1629, [email protected] DEADLINE: the first day of the month for that month’s issue Western. . . . Pam Magette, 562.598.8717, [email protected] Payments: Subscription and advertising payments may be made by PayPal AWC Breeder referrals at: http://www.americanwhippetclub.net/awcpages/awcnewsletter.html or by check to the editor (address above). Mary Downing, [email protected] THE WHIPPET NEWS ANNUAL INDEPENDENT WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS Wendy Clark, Annual Editor Whippet Health Foundation...... Mary Beth Arthur, 414.355.4776 614.777.0124, [email protected] Whippet Rescue, WRAP...... Dr. Barbara Henderson, 301.490.6598 5088 Breckenhurst Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026 Current issue: 2011. Back issues available for 1986–2010 (except 1987 and AKC DELEGATE ASFA DELEGATE 1990–1992). Cost: $25 each, ($30 each foreign), including shipping; all funds in Bo Bengtson, 805.646.3151 Claudia Miller, f/k/a CJ Foxx, U.S. dollars, payable by check or money order and mailed to the Annual Editor [email protected] 303.589.9238 (address above). Purchase can also be made through PayPal at: http://www. americanwhippetclub.net/awcpages/awcannualbackissues.html

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Greetings Members Is this spring? As we plan for our National Specialty this I presented our breed in Louisville, KY last month to 31 month, much of the country is still dealing with storms eager students at the Hound Institute Seminar and we have that make this month feel more like winter than spring, 15 signed up for the national judges education seminar! it is hard to believe this is April . I’m praying to the dog This month also marks my retirement from the AWC Board . show gods that the weather will change quickly to allow It has been my pleasure to serve as the AWC Treasurer for all of us to make it safe and sound to Eugene, OR . eight years and my final year as President . It is with gratitude I’m so looking forward to catching up with old friends I thank the membership for their trust in me and my fellow and meeting many of you for the first time . Don’t forget board members for their confidence in electing me as the to attend the breeder discussion on Friday evening at AWC President . 7pm . It is free and open to everyone . Sincerely, Big congratulations to member Yvonne Sovereign! David Samuelson Yvonne’s entry “Whippet Waiting“ was judged Best in AWC President Show at Art Show at the Dog Show . Yvonne’s painting was chosen from over 80 entries from around the world . The Art Show at the Dog Show is held with the Sunflower Cluster in Wichita, KS . Wichita Kennel Club member Joe Miller conceived the Art Show at the Dog Show more than 25 years ago and served as the chairman for the first 10 years . Joe also serves as the AWC accountant for all our election ballot counting . The winning art piece is purchased by the Sunflower Cluster and donated to the AKC Dog Museum . As I switch positions in the club from President to Judges Education Coordinator, I am happy to report there are many prospective judges interested in judging our breed and more importantly willing to seek out educational opportunities . Editor’s Notes de ear r aders~ A note of correction from Lynne Underwood about NEW SUBSCRIBERS Candice Gore, Irvine, CA; John Martino, the picture on the back page of the March Whippet Kensington, CT; Karen Schoenrock, Eau Claire, WI News – “The photo caption is wrong as Topper was a WELCOME BACK Martha Cardassi, Canastota, NY; Robert Gentry, dirty fawn with a black mask (dirty fawn means black Springfield, MO, Charles Koval, Pittsburgh, PA; Ellen Lambiris, and fawn hairs mixed together ). The dog in the picture Raleigh NC; Sydnae Steinhart, Charlestown, RI in the #2 blanket is CH Madcap Dusty Roads . The TIME TO RENEW Sheryl Bartel, Bebe Berkoff, Shirley Boelter, Lynne other dog is US/Can Ch Sing’n Little Girl Blue (Shelly), Burns, Janet Busch, Erin Campbell, Karen Cosgrove, Crimsonark Breeder Paul Sykes, 24 lbs and 19 1/2 inches ”. Kennels, Lois Dabbraccio, Glenda Durance, Donna Evans, Neale Another correction: In last month’s article about Gordon, Julie Negri, Elena Nicholls, Anna Skowronska-Kociecka, Nancy Soyster, Rebecca Zaun Crufts on page 24 the photo caption is correct when it identifies Ch . Shalfleet Simply A Lord although his name is incorrect in the text above when he is mentioned as Ch . Shalfeet The Lord . Christine

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APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP AWC North Central Specialty – Lake Elmo, MN Comments regarding applicants may be mailed to AWC Membership Fri 8/23 - AWC Specialty – Sweeps: Cynthia Unger Chair Jackie Hubble, 5472 Spoked Wheel Dr ,. Colorado Springs, (Talisman); Breed: Harold Tatro CO, 80923, or emailed to sagehound@comcast ne. t and should be Sat 8/24 - St . Croix Valley KC – AWC Supported sent no later than 30 days after the applicant has been published Entry – Sweeps: Scot Northern; Breed: Russell in The Whippet News. McFadden (Timbrel) Sunday 8/25 – St . Croix Valley KC - Breed: Scott Pfeil AWC SHOW CALENDAR (Wynsor Afghan Hounds) AWC National Specialty – Eugene, OR AWC Southern Specialty – Atlanta, GA April 21–27 – Breed Judge Mrs . Mary Beth Arthur, Sat 10/19 – Atlanta Kennel Club – Breed: Clyde Morris; Futurity Judge Debbie Davenport; Sweeps: Leile Anichini www.awc2013.com AWC South Central Specialty – Tulsa, OK Show chair Report 4 DAYS = 5 SHOWS EUGENE Fri 5/24 – Seminole Kennel Club – AWC Supported The entry is small this year but think of all the time you have Entry – Sweeps: Destinie Langford (Chapleton); to spend with friends, looking at dogs, going to the mall Breed: Dana Cline and eating!! Fri 5/24 – SKC – AWC Specialty (Concurrent) – Sweeps: Vickie Smith (Heartland); Breed: Randy Tincher The schedule is easy and we should all have a great time (Tripletime) enjoying the beautiful Valley River Inn . Sat 5/25 – SKC – Breed: Wendy Gay (Grand Prix) If you are there Monday morning around 9 am come to the Sun 5/26 – Mid-Continent Kennel Club – ballroom and watch Rally followed by Obedience to see Breed: Desmond Murphy some very talented Whippets and their owners . Mon 5/27 – Mid-Continent Kennel Club – Breed: Jerry Watson A new thing this year is wine tasting by the fireplace on NEW LOCATION – NEW DATE!! Thursday evening before the Top 20 which should get you AWC Western Specialty – Long Beach, CA ready for the awesome event . Fri 6/28 – AWC Western Specialty – Sweeps: Carol See you all soon . Harris (BoBett); Breed: Wendy Paquette (Wenrick) Sat 6/29 – AWC Supported Entry – Kennel Club of 2018 NATIONAL Beverly Hills – Sweeps: Curtis Freeling; Breed: Sandra Frei Yes, I said 2018 . Mary Alderman is working on a contract to Sun 6/30 – AWC Supported Entry – Long Beach Kennel take us back to Saw Mill Creek, Ohio, the great resort that Club – Breed: Nicholas Frost we had last year . AWC Supported Entry – Waukesha Kennel Club Cindy Sat 7/27 – Sweeps: Alexandra Rogers; Breed: Connie Alexander Whippet Health Foundation Sun 7/28 – Breed: David Samuelson RECENT DONATION AWC Midwest Specialty – Canfield, OH Kellee Livingston – $100 .00 in memory of the Milescross Thur 8/1 – AWC Support Show – Ft Steuben Kennel dogs lost last year . Association – Sweeps: Harry Mlynar (Mlynarz) Breed: Ann Billups (Bob’n) Fri 8/2 – Columbiana KC – Breed: Judy Newton Sat 8/3 – AWC Midwest Specialty – Beaver County Kennel Club – Sweeps: Cindy Hatcher (RayBar); Breed: Allen Odom (Phil-Allen) Sun 8/4 – AWC Support Show – Mahoning-Shenango KC – Breed: Kerrie Kuper (Karasar)

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Tentative Schedule of Events SATURDAY, • AWC Agility Supported Entry held in conjunction with the Willamette Valley APRIL 20 English Springer Spaniel Agility trial. Details on page 15.

SUNDAY, • AWC National Specialty ASFA trial in Junction City, OR APRIL 21 Driving directions on page 15.

MONDAY, • Cardiac Echocardiogram Clinic: Mon. April 22nd through thurs., April 25th, APRIL 22 10:00AM-4:00PM • 9:00AM - Rally Competition • 10:00AM – Obedience Competition Begins • 4:00PM – Versatility and triathlon Conformation judging

TUESDAY, • Cardiac Echocardiogram Clinic, 10:00AM-4:00PM APRIL 23 • BAER Hearing Clinic • 10:00AM – Obedience judging concludes • triathlon and Versatility top 10 presentation follows Obedience • 2:00PM – Futurity Judging • 5:00PM – CGC testing in the ballroom

WEDNESDAY, • Cardiac Echocardiogram Clinic, 10:00AM-4:00PM APRIL 24 • 7:30AM – AWC Board Meeting • Eye Clinic –1:00PM-5:00PM • 9:30AM – Dog judging begins • 2:00PM – Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Extended Stud Dog & Brood Bitch, Brace • 7:00PM – Veteran Sweepstakes

THURSDAY, • Cardiac Echocardiogram Clinic, 10:00AM-4:00PM APRIL 25 • 8:00AM – AWC Annual Meeting • 10:30AM – Bitch judging through Bred-by-Exhibitor (one hour break at the judge’s discretion) • 3:00PM – Altered competition • 6:00PM – Wine tasting by the fireplace • 7:30PM – top 20 Competition

FRIDAY, • 10:00AM – Bitch judging continues, through Winners Bitch APRIL 26 • 1:30PM – Lure Coursing Dogs, Lure Coursing Bitches, Race Dogs, Race Bitches, Veterans • 4:00PM – WRAP Meeting followed by 9 Parade of Rescues • Parade of Honors • 7:30PM – FREE discussion panel on the new Illustrated Standard

SATURDAY, • Judges Education Seminar APRIL 27 • 9:00AM – Jr Showmanship competition • 9:30AM – Best of Breed Dog Judging • 1:00PM – Best of Breed Bitch Judging Followed by Best Puppy – Best BBE – Best Veteran, Best Performance Dog • Vendor Breakdown • 6:30PM – Cocktails • 7:30PM – Annual Awards Banquet

American Whippet Club 2013 National SpecialtyApril 2013 • 3 The Whippet News | 5 The Wrap Report By Jean Riganati

WINSTON & WALLACE I first became aware of Winston & Wallace in December of 2011 while I was scouting Craig’s List . I answered the ad, just at first looking for pictures . When I received the pictures, my heart just sank . One of the boys, the black and grey one, you could see every one of his ribs . They had such a look of desperation on their faces, it was so sad . I immediately emailed back again to try to get further in touch with the poster . I did get to actually talk to him and at first didn’t mention Rescue, but that I was interested for me . After talking to him, I thought, “I’d better be honest, honesty is the best policy, right?”

Well, not so sure of that here . As soon as I mentioned Whippet Rescue, he just about hung up on me . He had all kinds of excuses to hold me off and didn’t want anything to do with Rescue . I knew I had lost him . I got in touch with Mimi Dygert in NY and just about everyone else in New England to try to get a response from the poster . Everyone was involved trying to get some kind of communication with the man . He did respond to a couple of the volunteers, but in the end, unfortunately, we had lost him . The Whippet boys were on my mind for a very long time and I kept going back to different websites looking for them .

Then, lo and behold, in the beginning of the summer, I got a call from an IG person in CT that had helped me with another rescue . She was in her feed store and there was a flyer with pictures of the boys looking for a new home, saying their owner had died . She immediately called me, very upset . She didn’t know anything about the back story, so I asked her to read the flyer to me and describe the dogs to me . I knew it was the same two . It was the same area, same two black dogs that were brothers . She answered the ad and tried to get the dogs but her phone calls were unanswered . I tried to call, also, and again, nothing . How frustrating it is when you know there are dogs out there that need us and we can’t get to them, for some reason or another . How many applications do I get that say “color doesn’t matter ”. Well, in this case, color DID matter . No one wanted a black Whippet . So, back to all the volunteers in my area to see what we could do and to give everyone a heads up as to what was happening . Miraculously, Well, that was OK with me . Here they’d stay until the right home a couple of months later at the end of the summer, the dogs were came along . After several months of no interest, I decided maybe I’d turned over to WRAP volunteer Holly Wells in CT . We all discussed try to re-list them and change their bios to say they could be split up . and tossed back and forth, were these the same dogs that were on I got a little bit of response, but nothing that I was comfortable with, CL or were there two other black dogs out there? After Holly had the so I took them down from the website for most of the holiday season dogs for a couple days, she decided it would be best for the dogs and put them back on the website after the New Year . I got a couple to come to me, so I was excited and happy to have them! I picked more applications, but again nothing that I was comfortable with . them up and surprisingly, they came with a huge folder of records . These boys were not your typical Whippets . I wanted to be up front Turns out, the owner had died, unexpectedly, and the dogs were with everyone . Even though they were very affectionate, they were turned over by the sister . I communicated with the sister for a little extremely nervous dogs and when I first got them, it took me weeks bit, to try to find out, still, if these were actually the same two dogs to finally get them to eat a decent meal . These two boys are so on Craig’s List almost a year ago . When I mentioned to her the man’s sensitive and so in tune to what’s happening around them, they will name that I talked to, she confirmed that was her sister’s boyfriend drop weight if things are not the normal routine they’ve been used to . that was helping her try to place them back then, but unbeknownst to the sister . Phew! We were all relieved to know these were the Another month and a half went by, then I received a phone call from same two boys . a very nice woman in NY, very interested in both the boys . She was sighthound experienced and had a fenced-in yard . She lived a very They were in pretty good shape when they were turned over, decent quiet lifestyle and lived alone . Wow, could this be a dream? This weight and health . I took them Labor Day weekend and knew the seemed like the perfect applicant for these boys . She told me she placement would be hard, because I wanted to place them together . was going on vacation for about 10 days . I asked her to fill out the They were litter brothers and together since birth . Not only was the application and I’d do the processing while she was gone . I didn’t double placement a hard sell, their color was against them, as well . Continued on page 8

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The WRAP Report Continued from page 6 get my hopes up, as I thought she’d probably go away on vacation and I’d never hear from her again . Big surprise for me! I processed the application and everything checked out perfectly . When she got back, she called me right away asking for the boys . We talked several times before she made the trip to me and every time I talked to her, I was more and more convinced this was the perfect home . She had to take the Ferry from Long Island to CT and then over an hour drive to get here .

A long way to go to pick up the boys and a time consuming day for her . Upon meeting the boys, she fell in love with them immediately and the boys loved her . They greeted her like they’d been waiting for her . We hurriedly went over all the paperwork, because she was behind schedule and got here later than she planned . She and I both wanted her back on the 3:00 PM ferry, so she could get home before dark . We quickly loaded up her car, the boys jumped right into the crate and off they all went . Everything was so rushed at this point, there wasn’t time to say goodbye to the boys, which was probably just as well . My eyes were watering at the sight of the boys being driven away, but the boys never looked back and just seemed happy to be with their new owner . I checked in with her later that night and the next day, and the reports were outstanding . The boys are doing great in their new home and Irene is thrilled to have them both . So happy for all of them!

The WRAP Reporter Nancy Billups

Donations Jay Bradbury $50 – In memory of Whipmarks Lady Abigail “Abby” 8-9-98 to 1-28-13 Nancy Steele $75 – for the Oregon pet shop boys fund Catherine Murphy $150 thank you to WRAP for taking her Adoptions Mother’s dogs Letitia and Michael Kraft of CA adopted Adearie Sean and Jill Smith $100 John Gallowary of VA adopted Twister Sharon McCormack $100 Kathleen and Michael Bodnar of OH adopted Dena Eric and Dena Schreiner $100 – Thank you for helping us find Milon Sandra Thomas and Steven Gutowski of VA adopted T-Lilly Erin Campbell and Hound Togs $750 Richard and Janet Storer of PA adopted JJ Robert and Abby Heideman $25 – In honor of Elly Bucholz James and Jeanne Ayers of PA adopted Priority Blondie and Alex Faught Sean and Jill Smith of MA adopted Honey Elizabeth Hansen $100 Sharon McCormack of NY adopted Mercedes Judith Hudnall $50 – Julie Black’s Christmas present Laurie Mortinson of WA adopted Lewis Valerie and Louis Levy $50 – Thanks to Brenda Malick and Mimi Dygert Carol Arlen of FL adopted Butters for a friends Whippets being taken in after she passed away Kristen Salt of OR adopted Noaa aka Koi Laurie Prinz and Roger Bigger $250 Camellia Wilsie of AZ adopted Rena Kim Waterworth $100 – In memory of Stewart Goskey Anthony Sommer of AZ adopted Breeze Mary and Maurice Woulfe $500 – In appreciation of all the people Bryan and Amy Butler of VA adopted Illicity Solicity “City” working for WRAP Dora Smolik of Canada adopted Phoebe Chirleen and Michael Michelini $200 – To help with Cash’s expense and in memory of my two wonderful Whippets Alex and Serena Donations may be sent to: Commencement Bay Veterinary Hospital $100 – Thanks for all the Whippet Rescue and Placement, Inc . work on behalf of Whippets c/o Jean Schroeder, Treasurer Mary Francis Velez Isip $50 – Donation from Monty and Hunt 17502 S . 750 W, Wanatah, IN 46390 Victor and Michele Guarneri $200 – Donation for Yeller Deborah and Larry Carlson $450 www Wh. ippet-rescue .com Martha Clark $50 – In recognition and celebration of Dr . F . Todd WRAP is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit . Wetzel’s birthday Robert and Loraine Alt $50 – Honoring the work that Interested in volunteering for WRAP? Dr . Barbara Henderson does Please go to www .Whippet-rescue .com/roster .html and click on the Regional Advvisor for your state to find the contact information .

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FOUR BEAUTIFUL RUMOR SISTERS, FOUR RISING STARS

SOPHIA

Ch. Hamrya’s Rumor Has It Owner: Donna Lynch

SKYLAR Hamrya's A Breath Of Scandal at Pipers Owner: Anne Wood Stark

LYRA

Hamrya’s Set Fire to the Rain Owner: Rhonda Gifford

Hamrya’s Just a Kiss Owner: Lindsey Pelzer

Rumor finished from the 6-9 puppy class and Sophia needs only a few singles to finish. Skylar and Lyra are just getting started on their show/coursing careers. Watch for these girls at a show or coursing field in 2013!

Bred By Donna Lynch, Hamrya Am & Dutch Ch. Sunbeam Highlander of Starline x Ch. Hamrya’s Mandalay Bay, SC, FCh. ROM Home of THe RunneRs

Repeats DaD’s Win, again intRODUCing CORY’s LitteR sisteR WInneRs DoG AT THe ARIZonA sPeCIALTY Runner’s our Clarissa Runner’s He’s Coronado (Multi SBIS GCH. Fanfare’s Cordova at Runners x GCH. Runner’s She’s Capricious) (Multi SBIS GCH. Fanfare’s Cordova at Runners x GCH. Runner’s She’s Our Capricious) First sHoW – Best puppY – ariZona specialtY

“Cory” takes Winners Dog and Sweeps BOS at the same Specialty “Clari” made heads turn at her first show winning Best Puppy that his father won, his 2nd repeat of Dad. and she won 1st place every time shown (total of 9 firsts in 1 weekend). She also won RWB to a major on the Specialty weekend. His record at 3 specialtes and 2 supports 4 BOS Sweeps · 2 Winners Dogs · 9 1st Placements

Breeder/oWner: Isabell Stoffers • [email protected] Breeder/oWner/Handler: Christy Nelson Breeder/oWner: Isabell Stoffers • [email protected] Breeder/oWner/Handler: Christy Nelson Home of THe RunneRs

**FlasH** clari Wins 2 more WB & Puppy Group 1st and a Bred By Group 2nd

Breeder/oWner: Isabell Stoffers • [email protected] Breeder/oWner/Handler: Christy Nelson Breeder/oWner: Isabell Stoffers • [email protected] Breeder/oWner/Handler: Christy Nelson

My Audrey Anonymous

When time has flown and much is past When need comes up to touch what was What will remain the best way back To Whippets I have known and loved Is not their eyes so dark and sweet Their size and form so cleanly neat Or chiseled head or gumdrop nose Or bladed bone or walnut toes Or matching S-curves snakey grace Or gentle hopeful noble face But what fingers feel on hidden friend Beneath my breakfast table standing With skin stretched tight and sleek and warm The tactile sense of living being Who hopes for handouts and quietly waits A morsel from my morning plate Or on my lap a sleeping lump With satin curves and dents and bumps The creature comfort that it gives To touch the alter ego as it lives Will stay with me as long as I Can bring the past to my mind’s eye.

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Award of Versatility Correction Award of Versatility Winners 2013 – Correction Every year, no matter how hard I try to proof read everything I put in the newsletter and Annual, inevi- tably I end up making a mistake. Last month I inadvertently matched the wrong photograph with two of our Award of Versatility title winners. I am very sorry to both the owners and breeders of these dogs as I know just how important this award is! Here are the correct dogs and photographs. My sincerest apologies to all involved.

Champion Award of Versatility Excellent (CAVX)

Miles

GCh Karasar’s Jackpot, MC, CD, RE, BN, FM, CGC Owner: Gail Ball Breeders: Kerrie Kuper and Neil Barthelette Sports: Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Flyball, Lure Coursing

Award of Versatility (AV)

Pickles

FC Autumn Sweet Pickle, CD, RA, MC, NA, NAJ Owners: Lorain and Matthew Abel Breeder: Virginia Huffman Sports: Agility, Lure Coursing, Rally, Obedience

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Christine Hopperstad, Editor 130 34th Ave E . Seattle WA 98112