THE WHIPPET NEWS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB DECEMBER 2009
AWC OFFICERS President...... Russell McFadden 505-753-6782 APPLICATIONS FOR AWC MEMBERSHIP Vice President...... Connie Brunkow 217-431-8972 Treasurer...... David Samuelson 651-454-4174 COMMENTS regarding applicants may be sent to—Membership Secretary ...... Cindy Scott 719-594-9974 Chair Kay Nierengarten, 5654 Chalstrom Dr., Saginaw, MN ...... 3655 Cragwood Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907 55779 or emailed to: [email protected] Board of Directors: Class of 2010: ...... Christine Hopperstad, Donna Lynch, Patience Renzulli, David Samuelson Class of 2011……….Lisa Costello, Cindy Scott WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS: Class of 2012: …….Connie Brunkow, Russ McFadden, Kay Nierengarten Georgia Cushman, Tehachapi, California
AKC DELEGATE.… ...... …..Donna Lynch 508-636-0705 ASFA DELEGATE:…………………………... CJ Foxx 303-424-5144 WELCOME BACK:
AWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Carol Abbott, Aurora, Ohio; Susannah Bacon, Asheville, Archives ...... Bo Bengtson 805-646-3151 North Carolina; Douglas Conrad, Raleigh, North Carolina; Health...... Drs. Connie Austin, Connie Brunkow, Lisa Costello Robert Gunderman, Eugene, Oregon; Marianne Klingkowski, Futurity ...... Kathy Slater 618-585-4677 Cupertino, California; Sharron Lane, Hendersonville, Tennes- Judge’s Education ...... Mary Dukes 704-843-7195 Membership ...... Kay Nierengarten 218-729-8003 see; Johnston McLeod, Ayrshire, United Kingdom; Karen Parade of Honors ...... Alice VandenBussche 315-945-2672 iMlynar, Akron, Ohio; Alyssa Nordstrom, New Norway, Can- Performance Events ...... Dr. Lisa Costello 815-695-1930 ada; Julia Pieper, Las Cruces, New Mexico ROM Program ...... Donna Lynch 508-636-0705 Show ...... Cindy Scott 719-594-9974 Top Twenty ...... Linda Waggoner 541-347-2171 LAST ISSUE, TIME TO RENEW: Versatility ...... John Heffernan 413-369-4399 Suzi Bender, Jessica Brown, Danielle Dryburgh, Anne Fazio, INDEPENDENT WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS: John Ross, Pat Shiley, Norman Smith, Fukie Yoshimoto Whippet Health Foundation ...... Mary Beth Arthur 414-355-4776 Whippet Rescue, WRAP ...... Dr. Barbara Henderson 301-490-6598
Applications for AWC membership may be obtained either on request from Membership Chair Kay Nierengarten, 5654 Chalstrom Dr., Saginaw, MN 55779, or emailed to [email protected]
AWC website: www.americanwhippetclub.net Breeder Referrals: Mary Downing [email protected]
THE WHIPPET NEWS Newsletter Editor ...... Christine Hopperstad, 130 34th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112 phone & fax 206-322-5872, [email protected] Assoc. Editor ……………….Kirsten Hopperstad, [email protected] Assoc. Editor ...... Pat Dresser 330-239-1829 Annual Editor ...... Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Dr., Dear Readers, Hilliard, OH 43026 614-777-0124 [email protected] Those of you on the online Whippet lists spent a lot of One year subscription rate for monthly newsletter & annual: time lately reading about Silken Windhounds and where online only $25.00, print $45; foreign: online only $25, print $60 Advertising (on a space available basis): they stand when it comes to AKC breed recognition. On Full page, one photo -- $50.00, each additional photo $10.00 the one hand there are many of us who remember when Full page, camera ready -- $40.00 (preferably emailed as an attachment, a certain Whippet fancier in the early 80’s tried to con- or printed out on standard paper) vince the world that he had discovered the “long lost” Text only, no photos: Full page -- $35.00, Half page -- $25.00 Photographs should be originals and will be returned. longhair gene and had the puppies to prove it. Further Pedigrees must be typed in standard pedigree format. investigation proved him wrong, a Whippet x Sheltie
DEADLINE — The first day of the month for that month’s issue. cross proved to be the actual case. Now we have the Silken Windhounds that are descended from that cross THE WHIPPET NEWS ANNUAL Current issue: 2008. Back issues and have Borzoi blood besides. They’re attractive and available for 1986-2007 (except 1987 & 1990 through 1992). Cost is $25.00 each ($30.00 foreign), which includes shipping; all funds must charming and will probably eventually get their recogni- be U.S. dollars, payable by check or money order to Whippet tion, hopefully when those opposed to them have for- Annual. Send to ANNUAL EDITOR Wendy Clark (address above). given them their cross-bred beginnings. — The very Best The American Whippet Club and The Whippet News assume no responsibility for of Wishes for everyone for this holiday season!!! statements or claims made in the letters to the editor or advertisements that appear in its publications. National Show Chair President’s Message Cindy Scott 719-594-9974 [email protected] I want to take a moment to remind everyone to be sure to pay your Eastern Harriett Lee 434-295-4525 dues by January 1, 2010, so that you can vote in the upcoming [email protected] election for the Board of Directors Class of 2013. Please, be sure to Midwest Pat Richey 330-735-2486 get ads to Wendy Clark for the next issue of the Whippet News [email protected] Annual if you plan to advertise in that issue. Also, the ballots for the N. Central David Samuelson 651-454-4174 2011 National judge are due by December 21st if you haven’t yet [email protected] returned your ballot. Remember too, that those ballots must be South Central Nancy Billups 806-381-0601 returned to the accounting firm in envelopes with a return address [email protected] that includes each member’s name or include that information on the Southern David Howton 770-345-2120 ballot itself. [email protected] Western Pam Magette, 562-598-8717 Since this is the last such column for 2009, I would like to use this [email protected] space as an opportunity to thank the members of the Board that have spent many, many hours and expended great amounts of effort AWC SHOW CALENDAR this year in working to ensure the integrity of the AWC and the AWC 2010 National Specialty, Tucson Whippet as a breed. I would also like to thank them for the support Arizona www.awc2010.com they have given me since being elected President in April. AWC Support: AWC Support, Friday De- cember 11, 2009 Breed: Anthony "Bud" The Holiday Season is officially in full swing. I hope everyone had a Gutilla, Sweeps: Kaleena Lowther at the Me- Happy Thanksgiving – for those of you who are not from the US, I dina KC show, IX Center, Cleveland, OH hope you had a very pleasant day on Thursday, November 26th. I sincerely hope that the rest of this Holiday Season, regardless of OTHER WHIPPET EVENTS which holiday you celebrate, brings you Peace and Joy and SCWA 25th Specialty Saturday, December 12, Happiness and the comfort of family and friends – both two and four- th 2009 at the 125 AKC Eukanuba National Cham- legged. My best wishes to all of you for a Very Happy and Prosperous pionship Show in Long Beach, California. Superin- New Year, too. tendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. Closing Date is November 11th. All dogs are eligible only this Until next year – be safe and healthy, year for the special celebration show. Greater San Diego Whippet Ass’n Specialty and Sweeps with the Inland Empire Hound Show, Russell Indio, CA, Friday January 8, 2010. Sweeps: Kathy Thomas (Watch Me), Breed: Donna Lynch (Hamrya). KC of Palm Springs shows follow on SECRETARY’S REPORT Saturday and Sunday. Saturday Judge: Paula The nominating committee is hard at work putting to- Hartinger; Sunday Judge: Charles C. Scott gether a slate for the upcoming Board elections. Those ballots with biographies will be mailed to the membership (first class, I promise) In January. As of November 30, 2009, the American Whippet Club, Inc. has 341 members declared for the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. From January 1, 2009 through No- vember 30, 2009, 99 members have submitted weight cir- cles resulting in a total of $1,733.78 accumulated thus far for the 2009 Program. Half of the earnings each year are pre-designated for canine health research and contribute to supporting Canine Health Foundation grants in which researchers aim to better understand the genetics behind many conditions affecting our dogs. In a couple of months we will receive a check from Purina for the other half of AWC Board of Directors this amount and it is eligible to provide supplemental fund- President Russ McFadden...505-753-6782 [email protected] ing of canine health research or may be used to fund edu- Vice President Connie Brunkow...217-431-8972 [email protected] Secretary Cindy Scott…719-594-9974 [email protected] cational and/or rescue efforts. Treasurer David Samuelson...651-454-4174 [email protected] In the past we have donated this to several difference Board Members: organizations include the Whippet Health Foundation. Lisa Costello...815-695-1930 [email protected] Please continue to send in your weight circles, it helps ca- Christine Hopperstad...206-322-5872 [email protected] Donna Lynch...508-636-0705 [email protected] nine health issues as well as our Whippets. Kay Nierengarten…218-729-8003 [email protected] Patience Renzulli...270-575-9753 [email protected] Cindy Scott, AWC Secretary
2 | The Whippet News December 2009 TUCSON NATIONAL 2010 AWC Top Twenty I went to Tucson in November for several reasons one of Listed in alphabetical order which was to stay at our host hotel to meet with their Mar- from AKC Breed statistics keting Director and take care of some details. Here are my January – November 13, 2009 observations. First of all, the weather was wonderful and should be in Ch. Ableaim Just Not Anthr Pretty Face SC the 70’s and 80’s in April. There are huge grassy court- Ch. Andauer Porsche Carrera GT yards to walk your dogs or just sit around and visit with Ch. Arwen’s Main Event At Summit SC friends. If your room is on the backside of the buildings it’s Ch. Dashing The Gentleman Aviator a short walk to the grass or there are some gravel areas. Ch. Emerald’s Enchanted Brooke Across from the front of the hotel is an enormous gravel Ch. Kamada’s A Million Dreams and dirt area where dogs can also be walked. If anyone Ch. Kamada’s Instant Millionaire would like to see an aerial view, please e-mail me and I’ll Ch. Karasar’s Jezebel JC forward some pictures. Ch. Karasar’s Parexcellence All rooms have a counter with microwaves, refrigerators Ch Kimera Karma De Kotan JC and the beds have new pillowtop mattresses. The room Ch. Moongaze Jomyr Some Splainin Ta Do* price includes breakfast and cocktails/snacks in the eve- Ch. Snowcap’s Sierra Rose ning, therefore we will not have our traditional hospitality Ch. Snow Hill Calliope SC room. The breakfast bar was great. Hot items, a waffle Ch. Snow Hill Onyx At Stoneledge SC maker and all the cold cereals, bagels, sweet rolls etc you Ch. Sonsteby’s In A Pickle can eat. The bar is huge with lots of tables where you can Ch. Sporting Fields Bahama Sands eat during the day or evening if you want. Ch. Sporting Fields Tiger Lily The hotel does not have a full blown restaurant, how- Ch. Starline’s Chanel ever we are planning 2 cookouts with Margarita bars and Ch. Tattershall Ticket To Fly there will be a kiosk set up on the grass each day for Ch. Wasatch Tangerine Dream lunch. I ate there and the menu included a hot dog or Ch. Winway Redford With A Splash hamburger, salads, soft drink and chips for around $6.50. * past winner ineligible There was a WONDERFUL Mexican restaurant about 5 blocks away called El Charro (Good Margaritas too!. I highly recommend that. Top Twenty Event
The ballroom is over 10,000 square feet and all the ven- Dear Whippet Fans, dors will be in there along with the ring. All the doors in As we plan for next year’s Top 20 Event, I would like to invite you the ballroom open to the courtyard. to donate to the Top Twenty fund. The committee will be compil- All the applications are in and approved and the pre- ing a list of donors to be listed in the Event catalog. If you wish to mium list will go to the Super the first part of January. contribute and have your name listed, send your donation to: It’s only 4 months away!! Joe Fazio NATIONAL 2012 825 Ocean Drive SW I know that it sounds like a long time away, but it isn’t Bandon, Oregon 97411 as contracts go. I’m pleased to announce that we have a Yvonne McKim is working on the raffle for the Top Twenty Event. signed contract with the Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort in If you have something that you would like to contribute, please Huron, Ohio headed up by Judy Lowther. The dates are contact Yvonne at: Sunday, 4/15/12 thru Saturday 4/21/12. You can view the [email protected] resort at http://www.sawmillcreek.com/sawmillphotos.html More info to come at a later time. Thank you for your support.
Linda Waggoner, Top Twenty Chair Cindy [email protected]
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Thanks to David Howton for doing a beautiful job of setting Mary Alderman, Kathleen Banks, Dave Barrett, Robin Barry, up this page. John Chapa III, CJ Foxx, Carole Greene, Jackie Hubble, Dianna Johnson, Steven Klein, Joe Light, Pam Lambie, Shannon Lyons, Wendy Clark, Editor Loa Jane Miller, Diane Motzkus, Tom Quinn, Mike Slater, AWC Whippet News Annual Yvonne Sovereign, Harriet Vincent, Marilyn Williams
The Whippet News December 2009 | 3 AWC 2010 National Specialty April 17 - April 24, 2010 Tucson, Arizona December 2009
Our host hotel is the beautiful InnSuites Tucson City Center in Tucson, Arizona. We have a great room rate of $89.00 per night for a Studio Queen (2 beds) or a Studio King (1 bed). The Executive/Family Suites are 2 room suites with a rate of $99.00 for King (1 bed) or Queen (2 beds) and this includes a convertible sofa in the living area. All rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator and the hotel provides a free hot break‐ fast buffet every morning. You must state that you will be attending the American Whippet Club Spe‐ cialty and please let them know if you are coming with dogs or without dogs. Reservations can be made by calling 1‐520‐622‐3000 or on the hotel web site at : http://stmarys.innsuites.com. NOTE: All of the King and Queen Suites are sold out! NO EXPENS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GRASS IN THE COURTYARD AREAS.
Donna Lynch is the Chairperson for our Trophies this year. You can contact Donna at 508‐636‐0705 or [email protected]. We have beautiful Horsehair Pottery from the Navajo Nation for trophies and donations are always appreciated. Check the web site to see pictures of the trophies.
The RV Parking, Vendor Application, Catalog Advertising, Catalog Pre‐Order and Logo Shirt forms are available on the web site and they will be included in the next several issues of The Whippet News. All deadlines will be March 1, 2010. Please try to get your forms sent in ASAP.
Included in this issue of Whippet News is the information on the Special Dinners and The Wrap‐It‐Up Closing Party. Instead of having a sit down buffet type dinner (which was getting too high in cost), it was decided to have a Cocktail Party instead. I know that everyone wants to get a chance to say their good‐byes and congratulations that night. What better way to circulate than to have a cocktail party. The type of Hors D’oeuvers we will be having are sure to fill you up and we will be having Margarita and Champagne Stations along with the cash bar! If you have any questions, please email Connie or Rhonda.
There will be a Race Meet on Saturday, April 17. This meet is sponsored by River City Racing Association and I want to thank Jean Balint for taking care of this.
We will be looking for volunteers to help in all areas of the specialty, from the performance events to clean up duties. Please drop us an email if you would like to help for a few hours with one of the many jobs at the National.
Please check the website on a regular basis for information. We have been adding to the site as we go along and more will be coming in the future. Official Web Site - WWW.AWC2010.COM Email: [email protected]
Rhonda Gifford Connie Boulton
2010 National Show Chair 2010 National Show Co‐Chair
(602) 459‐9032 (520) 241‐0354
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Dear Vendor:
The American Whippet Club is hosting its 24th National Specialty at the Inn Suites Hotel in Tucson, AZ. National activities begin at the hotel on Monday, April 19, 2010 and run through Saturday, April 24, 2010 culminating with our Best of Breed Competition.
The vendors will be set up in the ballroom. We should have enough space for all vendors but we will have overflow space available in the Lobby area. The hotel will be available to you starting at 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 18th with set up until 9:00 pm and may continue on Monday but must be completed by 5:00 pm. Booth removal and clean up of your area must be completed within four hours following the conclusion of judging on Saturday, April 24th. All trash is to be placed in proper receptacles. Vendors should be aware that the ballroom will be locked up at night but please do NOT leave items out on your tables.
Cost is $175.00 for a 10’ space, which includes one 6’ table, tablecloth and skirting and two chairs. Payment must accompany your application form. Applications must be received by February 1, 2010. Space assignment is on a first come, first served basis. Maximum footage allowed per vendor will be 20 feet. Booths can be no more than 6 feet deep, including the table. Nothing may touch, lean or be attached to the walls. The cost for space is a flat fee for the entire week, no pro‐rations. Electrical hook‐ups will be available on a limited basis at no charge. Booth spaces will be assigned by the Vendor Chair. All unloading, set up, tear down and clean up is the responsibility of the vendor. The club, hotel or vendor chair are not responsible for assisting in these functions.
The club, its agents, show committee, and members assume no responsibility for any loss, damage to property, or theft. Full payment is required when the form is returned. No applications for space will be considered unless accompanied by payment in full. All returned checks will cancel booth space and will jeopardize future booth space. Requirements as outlined in this letter shall be considered a part of the contract for vendor space.
If you need to ship packages to the hotel, please call the hotel and let them know that you are sending boxes for the AWC 2010 and address them to:
(Your Name) c/o American Whippet Club InnSuites Hotel Tucson City Center 475 N Granada Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85701
There will be no charge for storage/handling if packages do not arrive before April 11, 2010. If they arrive before this date, you will be charged for storage and this could results in your boxes being refused by the hotel.
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VENDOR APPLICATION THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB 2010 NATIONAL SPECIALTY April 19 – April 24, 2010
Name______
Address______
City______State______Zip______
Phone______Cell phone______
E‐mail ______
Type of Merchandise______
Number of spaces: ______1 space = $175.00 ______2 spaces = $350.00
Electricity Needed Yes_____ No______If yes, please explain what you need electric power for: ______
Date and time arriving to set up______
By my signature, I agree to all rules and regulations set forth by The American Whippet Club for this event. ______
Send completed application with a check for $175.00 for each space requested made payable to The American Whippet Club 2010 and mail to: Crystal McNulty, Vendor Chair 514 E. Hicks Hollow Road Chillicothe, IL 61523 [email protected]
6 | The Whippet News December 2009 2010 National Specialty Catalog Pre-Order
The 24th Annual Specialty Catalogs will be spiral bound with indexed sections. Catalogs will be available one-half hour before Obedience judging on Monday, April 19, 2010. Pre-Order catalogs will be $20.00. Shipping will be an additional $7.50. At the show, catalogs will be $25.00 and quantity will be limited.
Pre-Orders must be received by March 1, 2010.
Name:______Address: ______City/State/Zip:______Phone ______E-mail address:______
(Check One) Show Pickup______Please Ship______
Qty: ______Total: $______
Make checks payable to “AWC” and mail to:
Connie Boulton 11470 E. Escalante Road Tucson, AZ 85730 (520) 241-0354 [email protected]
The Whippet News December 2009 | 7 2010 AWC National Specialty Catalog Advertising
The ads for t he National Specialty catalog with be a finished size of 4.5 ” x 7. 5”. The cost will be $60.00 per page with one photo. Additional photos will be $10.00 per photo. All photos must be identified on the back – DO NOT use ball point pen. Type or print all information clearly on a sheet of paper that you wish to have in your ad. Please use high quality photos; these will be scanned before sending on to the Superintendent. Photos printed on plain paper will not be accepted. NO ads will be accepted without payment in full.
Make all checks payable to the American Whippet Club. Please include a stamped, self addressed envelope if you would like your photo returned.
Catalog Advertising
Name______
Address______
City/State/Zip______
Telephone/Email______
------Breeders Directory
We will also offer a Breeder’s Directory that will appear in the catalog. The listing fee is $15.00. No photos or logos.
Kennel Name______
Owner’s Name______
Address______
City/State/Zip______
Telephone/Email______
------
Please send ads, payment and any special instructions to:
Rhonda Gifford AWC 2010 Catalog Advertising P.O. Box 1464 Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Contact Information Phone: (602) 459-9032 [email protected]
DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING IS MARCH 1, 2010 ADS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE RETURNED
8 | The Whippet News December 2009 2010 National Specialty Special Dinners and Wrap-It-Up Closing Party
Tuesday, April 20, 2010–Cowboy Cook-Out- Tossed garden greens with Ranch dressing, 10 oz. New York Steak with Herb Butter, Marinated and Grilled Chicken Breast, Baked Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Rolls and Cornbread Muffins, Warm Cherry Cobbler and Apple Pie. CASH BAR
Thursday, April 22, 2010-Mexican Fiesta- Ensalada Verde, Tomatoe, Cucumber and Cilantro salad, Cheese Enchiladas, Fajita Bar, Sliced Marinated Steak and Chicken Breast with Pepper and Onions, Flour tortillas and all the condiments, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans, Crispitos and Churros. CASH BAR
Saturday, April 24, 2010- Wrap-It-Up Closing Party-Instead of a buffet-type dinner, we will be having Hors D’oeuvres (hot and cold) along with fruits, cheeses, veggies, dips, desserts, Margarita and Champagne Stations. CASH BAR
Please Note: There are no refunds or cancellations after March 1, 2010. If you find that you cannot attend after this deadline, please find someone to take your spot. No reservations without payment in full.
Total Number of Cowboy Cook-Out ONLY______@ $25.00 each = $______Total
Total Number of Mexican Fiesta ONLY______@ $25.00 each = $______Total
Total Number of Wrap It Up Party ONLY ______@ $25.00 each = $______Total
Meal Package Cowboy Cook-Out, Mexican Fiesta and Wrap-It-Up Party
Total Number of Package Dinner ______@ $70.00 each = $______Total
DEADLINE FOR DINNERS IS MARCH 1, 2010
Make Checks Payable to AWC and Mail to: Connie Boulton 11470 E. Escalante Road Tucson, AZ 85730 (520) 241-0354 [email protected]
NAME______
ADDRESS______
CITY/STATE/ZIP______
PHONE______E-mail______
The Whippet News December 2009 | 9 The 2010 AWC National Specialtyecialty Logo Shirts All of the shirts are embroidered designs; full color on upper left front of all shirts. Payment in full must be received by March 1, 2010. Shipping is available for those who will not be at the show. A very limited number of items will be for sale at the National. No returns or exchanges.
T-Shirts: Hanes Beefy-T 6.1 oz. 100% Ring Spun Cotton Colors: White, Ash, Black, Daffodil Yellow, Lavender, Stonewashed Blue Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $20.00 Long Sleeve T-Shirts: Hanes Beefy-T 6.1 oz; 100% Ring Spun Cotton Colors: White, Black, Dark Chocolate Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $23.00 Sweatshirts:-Hanes Ultimate Cotton; 90% cotton/10% poly Colors: White, Black, Charcoal Heather, Deep Forest Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $30.00 Polo Shirts: PA Silk Touch Sport Shirt; 65/35 Poly/Cotton pique Colors: White, Light Stone, Hibiscus, Lime, Tropical Pink, Ultramarine Blue, Black Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL Price: $25.00 Ladies L500, Mens K500 - Please list this number when ordering
ITEM QTY COLOR SIZE PRICE TOTAL
Shipping Charge $ Total Amount Enclosed $
Show Pickup______Please Ship______(Check One)
Shipping – Items will be shipped USPS Priority Flat Rate Box 1-2 tee/polo shirts or 1 sweatshirt -- $9.85 2-4 tee/polo shirts or 2 sweatshirts-- $13.50 Over these quantities-please inquire before sending order
Name:______Address: ______City/State/Zip:______Phone ______E-mail address: ______
Make checks payable to “AWC” and mail to: Connie Boulton 11470 E. Escalante Road Tucson, AZ 85730 (520) 241-0354 [email protected]
10 | The Whippet News December 2009
American Whippet Club 24th National Specialty April 18 – April 24, 2010 Tucson, AZ
RV PARKING RESERVATION FORM
Name ______Phone #______
Address ______
E‐mail ______License. Plate #______
Type of unit ____ Motor home _____ Trailer Length of Unit ______Tow vehicle ___ Yes ___ No
Slide outs ____ Yes _____ No If yes: _____ Drivers side _____ Passengers side
*Note: Units may not exceed 45’ in length. Towed/ towing vehicles must be unhitched & parked in designated area.
Date of arrival ______Please park with*______*We will make every effort to accommodate your request; however we cannot guarantee it.
All parking spaces will be assigned. Units must be parked as directed by the RV Chairperson. No electrical hookups available. No generators may be used without exhaust diversion extension directing exhaust away from your neighbor. Generators can not be used between the hours of 12 midnight and 6:00 am. Parking is on a gravel lot in front of the hotel. Absolutely no fires or grills will be allowed.
Fee: $175.00 covers all or part of the week – no pro‐rations. No reservations will be accepted unless accompanied by full payment. Requirements as outlined in this letter shall be considered a part of the contract for RV Parking space. Applications must be received by February 1, 2010.
Number of spaces______@ $175.00 each Total______
Amount enclosed with this application $______
Return form with check made payable to American Whippet Club 2010 and mail to:
Dianne Bowen‐RV Parking Chairperson 470 Oxford Street Chula Vista, CA 91911‐2807 619‐427‐2982 [email protected]
The Whippet News December 2009 | 11 PARADE OF HONORS DEADLINE March 1, 2010 • ENTRY FEE IS $50.00 Please submit your information as soon as possible
Eligibility rules are as follows: 1. BOB or BOS at any AWC Specialty 2. BOB at any Specialty in the US 3. BIS at a Hound Group show 4. AKC All Breed BIS Winner 5. AKC Champion and any one of the following: ORC, SORC, RCH, SRCH, WRCH, WRCHX, ARX, SRA 6. AKC Dual Champion (Breed & Field Championships) 7. AKC Champion & LCM or LCX 8. AKC Obedience Trial Champion (OTCh) 9. AKC Champion & CDX ,UD UDX 10. High in Obedience Trial at any AKC All Breed Show or AWC National Specialty 11. AKC Champion & TDX or VST (Variable Surface Tracking) (new) 12. AKC Champion & MX or AX (Master Agility Excellence or Agility Excellent) 13. AKC Champion & FMCh. or FGDCh. (Flyball Master Champion, Flyball Grand Champion) 14. Whippet ranked #1 by a nationally recognized system 15. AWC ROMX Please circle the specific accomplishments above that entitle this Whippet to participate in the Parade.
Entrants will receive: 1. Half page catalog ad 2. Exhibition in Parade 3. Giant Commemorative Rosette 4. Inclusion of Photo in the AWC Library
Name of Whippet: ______
Birth date: ______
Sire: ______
Dam: ______
Breeder(s) ______
Owner(s) ______
Telephone number: [____]______e-mail ______
Address: ______
City, State, Zip ______
Please submit with your entry: 50 words of copy on another sheet, a 4-generation pedigree and a photo (which will remain in the Parade Library after use in the catalog), and $50.00 entry check payable to AWC to: Alice VandenBussche 12591 Old Rte. 31, Savannah, NY 13146 315-945-2672 evenings • E-mail [email protected]
NOTE: Entries received on or before March 01,2010 will be confirmed either by e-mail or regular mail. Entries received after March 01, 2010 will be returned.
12 | The Whippet News December 2009
May 28, 1996 – November 4, 2009
Annie was with us for nearly 13 1/2 years — the most easy- who have sired of a lot of champions in the US, Canada going, sweetest Whippet ever. Her place will never be filled. and Japan. Her second litter (b. 2000 by A.I. from Ch. Bohem Flight Time in Finland) included only four dogs, of She was an ugly duckling from the much anticipated litter which three finished (the fourth won a specialty puppy class by Reign out of Betsy and stayed with us only because but was not shown again): Ch.’s Bohem Time Flies and Just everyone wanted the others — all of whom became in Time are both successful sires. Her third litter (b. 2002 champions (except a Beverly Hills pet, who could have Annieby Ch. Chelsea Long Kiss Goodnight) was again a big one, finished if given the chance). with four finishing in the ring and one in the field: the sisters We showed Annie “for fun” and took 2nd place to her Ch.’s Bohem C’est La Vie, Belle du Jour and Ooh-La-La are gorgeous sister Winona (SBIS Ch. Bohem Age of Innocence). best known. At 12 months she won a 4-pt. major and beat a bunch of With 15 champions to her credit, 7 of which won BIS and/ specials under Don Sturz, and although we continued to or SBIS, we feel Annie contributed to the breed. At home focus on Winona (I showed her to a half dozen group wins she was dominated for most of her life by her super-bitch in 1998), Annie won more points and finished the day after mom, Betsy, but she never learned to be a “bitch” herself... the National Specialty in 1998. She never met a dog, person or foodbowl she didn’t like, I always thought Annie was more a house pet than a show and she was never sick a day in her life until an attack of dog, but after her first litter we took her out a few times, geriatric vestibular disease a year ago. and she kept winning BOB over top specials, back-to-back Her litter sister Int. & World Ch. Bohem Adam’s Rib, dam Breeds and a Group placement in Lompoc, BOB and Group of many champions and BIS winners in Europe, died a few 2nd at Long Beach when that was a big deal, etc... so I had weeks before Annie. All the others we are in touch with are to admit that yes, she was a good show dog! still doing well: SBIS & World Ch. Bohem Age of Innocence, She was never campaigned and shown mostly at specialties Ch. Bohem Accidental Tourist, Ch. Bohem American Gigolo but ended up one of the most popular Bohem show dogs in Holland, Ch. Bohem American Graffiti and Ch. Bohem ever, with SBIS and more Awards of Merit to her credit than Arsenic & Old Lace (who moved to Sweden in her old age). most, including three at the AWC National Specialty. Thanks for all the kind words about Annie. I am not really Annie had three litters and was a wonderful mom. In her able to talk about her still, but I’m so grateful to have her first litter (b. 1998 by Ch. Chelsea Gold Rush of Keynote) two young grandddaughters, Dazzle and Izzy. seven became champions, including the SBIS brothers Ch.’s – Bo Bengtson Bohem Circus Runaway, Circus Pony and Three Ring Circus,
Annie with granddaughters Dazzle (left) and Izzy (right) in October 2009 Annie at the National Specialty in 2003
SBIS Ch. Bohem All About Eve, ROMX (SBIS Ch. Starline’s Reign On, ROMX x BIS Ch. Bohem Of Thee I Sing, ROMX)
Annie with grandson Ch. Bohem Bon Vivant in 2006 Annie at Lompoc in 1999 Ch. Charlamar Sashays In White Linen (Ch. Bohem Just In Time, CR x Ch. Oxford’s Kamio Hope and Glory)
Izzy finished at 15 months, defeating a dozen specials on the way to her title. First weekend out as a special she won back-to-back Breeds and a Group 3rd. Next time shown she won BOB and Group 1st under judge Mrs. Mary Ann Alston.
We’re thrilled to get such positive response to Izzy from breeders and judges alike. She’s a complete sweetheart and we look forward zzy to showing her under breed specialists in 2010!
Owner & handler: Bo Bengtson ICo-owner & breeder: Charlotte Lee Co-breeder: Dianne Bowen While those of us who are far removed from the area may WRAP Report: Lost Whippets feel helpless to do anything but offer advice and encourage- By Ruth Beall ment to the owners of the lost dogs, there is one thing we all can do. We can do our best to try to prevent the loss of our It starts out with a phone call, your friend in tears: “My Whip- own or others’ beloved pets in the future. Not every loss can pet got loose! I’ve looked all over and can’t find her. What am I be anticipated or prevented, but many could be, with greater going to do?” awareness and planning. We offer some suggestions for keeping your Whippets safe: “Lost Whippet” took on a whole new meaning with the highly- publicized loss of Ch. Bohem C’est La Vie (Vivi), a beautiful show When traveling, take extra care to make sure dog with a promising career, at JFK Airport in New York in Febru- dogs are walked in as quiet a place as pos- ary 2005 after the Westminster Dog Show. Volunteers turned out sible, ensure collars are securely fitted, and to search for her, and it seemed the whole world checked in daily hold onto leashes securely while walking. to read updates on the heart-wrenching search for this little Whip- If you have a dog that is easily startled or pet girl, who has never been found. Vivi’s story turned public awareness to the plight of the lost dog, the anxiety that the scared and must walk the dog on leash, owner goes through, and raised many more questions than could consider using a harness instead of, or in be answered about how a dog could survive through harsh addition to, a collar. weather, or whether the dog would ‘go wild’ after a period of time At home, walk the fence-line frequently to en- being loose. sure there are no gaps or holes in the fence Of all the things to come from the saga of Vivi, there is at least or signs of digging under the fence. Do not one positive outcome—more resources are available to distraught leave dogs outdoors unattended if the area owners now, to guide them in their search. There are many web- where they go is out of your sight, espe- sites devoted to giving advice on what to do—how to search for a cially at night. lost dog, where to post information, and how to catch the dog. If you have a fence-jumper, do not leave the Even more are available to post notices about the lost dogs. dog unattended or off-leash. As webmaster for Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP), I Never leave new dogs unattended outdoors, started receiving requests in 2007 to post notices for lost Whip- even within a fenced area. pets, and the ‘Lost Whippets’ page (http://www.whippet- Until a new dog is accustomed to the family and rescue.com/lost_whippets.html) evolved from there. In addition to lost Whippet postings, there are links to websites with informa- its new surroundings, consider exiting tion on how to search for a lost Whippet . We also have a ‘Found through the garage door, if you have one, Whippets’ page (http://www.whippet-rescue.com/ when leaving the home, so that if the dog found_whippets.html), where owners and breeders can look to squeezes past you to get out the door, he/ see if any of the Found Whippets might be their Lost Whippet. she is still safely contained within the ga- The most heart-warming story of all may be that of Casey, a 7- rage, where you can catch/get the dog year-old Whippet who was lost in October, 2007. For 18 months, back into the house. If you don’t have a he remained on the WRAP ‘Lost Whippets’ page, with no updates. In March 2009, we received word that, after 18 months, Casey garage attached to the house, consider was found! I still cry for Casey and his family when I read his putting an x-pen around the entrance to story. His face stole my heart the first time I saw his photo, and the house so the dog cannot get out while I’ve never been able to forget him. you are leaving the house or letting visitors Every posting has a story to tell. So far during 2009 alone, we into the house. have received word of 32 lost Whippets—almost three per month. Of those, 18, joyfully, were returned safely home; two, sadly, For information on how you can adopt a Whippet in the were found dead; and 12 are still missing, offering no closure to Rescue program, please visit the WRAP website at their owners. These numbers are just from the Whippets that www.whippet-rescue.com, where you will find a list of Whip- came to our attention in WRAP and were posted on the ‘Lost pets who need homes. If you cannot adopt, please consider Whippets’ page. There likely were others that we never heard making a donation to WRAP. Donations can be mailed to about. WRAP Treasurer Jean Schroeder at 17502 S. 750 W. Wana- tah, IN 46390. Not all of the postings we have had since 2007 tell how the dog was lost, but some do: Casey *3 were startled by loud noises on July 4 or another holiday and bolted/got loose. *1 was startled by a loud noise and bolted *8 got loose from new owners or foster homes *3 were in new/unfamiliar surroundings and got loose *2 chased other animals and never returned *5 got loose while in the care of others *3 slipped their collars while walking on leash *2 jumped the fence *1 was stolen from the yard *1 was attacked by other dogs and got loose *4 got loose from the yard.
(Am/Aus Ch. Byerley Savile Row, ROMX x Dual Ch. Merci Isle Velvet Hammer, ROM)
Dual Ch. Merci Isle Touch Gold finishes with two 5-point majors under Anne Billups and English breeder judge Robert Newsham.
Merlin is yet another of the successful dual purpose combination of Ch. Byerley Savile Row, ROMX and Dual Ch. Merci Isle Velvet Hammer, ROM.
He was shown to his first and last points by his friend, and mine, Cathy Peters.
Breeder/Owners: Iva and Jeffrey Kimmelman – Stow, MA
CO Owner: Catherine Peters – Woodstock, VT www.merciisle.com (Ch. Winsmore Maverick Cowboy Up! x Plumcreek Hollowell Across The Moon)
He is Dual Ch. Tangens The Maverick Cosmonaut, and finished under John Shelton with his third 5-point major.
Owners: Jeffrey and Iva Kimmelman – Stow, MA
Breeders: Eva Engvall and Rachel Amado www.merciisle.com Harry and Erin proudly announce their litter of 6 girls and 5 boys!
SBIS/BIS Ch. Sporting Fields Rock On
Ch. Sporting Field’s Hot Topic
Ch . Sporting Fields Priceless
Sire: SBIS Ch. Snow Hill Hot Stuff - Harry
SBIS/BIS Ch. Red Cloud Quintessence, JC, ROMX
Ch. Snow Hill Mind, Body and Soul, JC, ROM qualified
Ch. Summit N Snow Hill Shared Gold, SC, ROM
SBIS Ch. Chelsea Gold Rush of Keynote, FCH, ROMX
Ch. Bohem Three Ring Circus
Ch. Bohem All About Eve, ROMX
Dam: Ch. Arwen Glitter Fantasy - Erin
SBIS/BIS Ch. Chelsea Long Kiss Good Night, SC, ROMX
Ch. Chelsea Supernatural Odyssey, JC, ROM qualified
Ch. Chelsea Oxford Sunday Silence, JC, ROMX
Both Harry and Erin are CERF and BAER clear and OFA cardiac normal. This litter is futurity nominated for the 2010 AWC National. For info contact:
Lisande Donohoe - [email protected] or 907-929-0765 - www.arwenwhippets.net Debi Adams- [email protected] or 503-620-3595 - www.jadewhippets.com
Oxford Sunbeam SleepleSS i n S e a t t l e “Meg”
“She iS on the move”
North Central – Major Reserve – Iva Kimmelman Pleasanton – Ma jor Reserve – Julie Holm Major Reserve – Dana Cline Best Puppy in Specialty Ow ners David & Georgia Cushman Br eeders Dianne Bowen Dianne Bowen Lori Lawrence Dani Jacobsen
Oh, the things we did together….. We were a team from the beginning to the quiet, peaceful end.
What an incredible ride it was…..I am honored to have shared it.
How I will miss you…………. 9/2/95 - 11/18/09
National Select, High in Trial, AWC Triathlon Champion, Multiple Best in Field Ch. Fantasy’s Divine Decadence, CD, LCM2, NA, NAJ, RA, SC, CGC, CAVX Multiple AKC and ASFA Best in Field winner 1998 Select award AWC San Diego National 2000 Flight winner at the International Invitational 2002 AWC High in Trial 2002 AWC Triathlon Champion 2x AWC National High in Trial Non-regular classes 2003 Best Veteran WRA National fun match 2005 AOM Southern California Specialty 2005 BOS South Central specialty 2005 Junior Veterans class winner AWC national 2006 Retired the Jersey Rag Racers trophy 2006 Best Veteran WRA National fun match 2006 Legends Race Winner at WRA National Mango !
(Ch. Euphrates de Sud x Ch. Wheatland Delta Dawn, SC)
Wildhare Good Ride Cowboy
Mango is pictured winning a specialty major at the Greater Chicago Whippet Club Specialty under Saluki breeder-judge Linda Scanlon.
He is Mr. Personality in a curvy, elegant body with nice, open sidegait. Owner: This is Mango’s second major! Breeders: Dr. Lisa M. Costello Paula and Dwight Caffee; Wildhare [email protected] National Select, High in Trial, Multiple Best in Field, AWC Ch. Fantasy’s Triathlon Divine Decadence Champion CD, LCMII, NA, NAJ, RA, SC, CGC, CAVX
“Wyatt” 9/2/95 - 11/18/09
I was with Lisa the day she picked up Wyatt in New Mexico and he rode home in my lap. What a good puppy he was and I’ve had a love affair with him ever since. He started out as Fat Paulie Villano because Lisa couldn’t decide on what to call him.
Wyatt suited him just fine and he was always Wy-Wy to me. Even after not seeing me for a year, he always remembered me.
I’m going to miss his “quiet woo-woo” and watching him coursing a big field but I know he’s chasing bunnies in heaven with Eliot, Dizzy, Dugan, Dutch and Tabor with a big grin on his face.
I loved you too Wy-Wy, Cindy
The Whippet News December 2009 | 29 Ch Reedsdream’s Tour de Force, SC (DC Chelsea Made You Look of Sage, SC x Reedsdream’s Rendezvous)
RED,
WHITE
AND TRUE !
“Tristan” has yet again done us proud. Multiple Specialty BOS wins, multiple BOB wins, and pointed on the coursing field. Now sire of an outstanding litter by Ch Kentruth Ardbeg Provenance, SC. Look for Tristan on the field with “Mojo” and “Helga” following in his footsteps soon!
Windchase Sighthounds Katrina Starwyck 864~506~5794 Paul Whiteley Even though it was dark and scary, we knew there would be treats that night, (there always are on Halloween) – and sure enough, we were right!!
New Champio N Snowcap’s patent Leather
Our thanks to breeder/judge Connie Alexander and to our fearless wonderful handler Chris Jones.
Owner: Harriet Vincent COTTONWOOD Co-owner: Dianne Reimer SNOWCAP Start the New Year Right! Greater San Diego Whippet Association
Unbenched Designated Specialty Show and Sweepstakes within the Inland Empire Hound Club of So. California Friday January 8, 2010 Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, California Three MAJORS in three days are anticipated along with the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Shows on Saturday and Sunday GSDWA Specialty Judge: Donna Lynch, Westport, MA (HAMRYA) Sweepstakes Judge: Kathy Thomas, Las Vegas, NV (WATCH ME) Both are well-respected Whippet Breeders
Saturday Whippet Judge: Ms. Paula Hartinger
Sunday Whippet Judge: Mr. Charles C. Scott
Superintendents: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows Show closing date is Noon (PST) Wednesday, December23, 2009
32 | The Whippet News December 2009 Dear AWC Member, variation of an AKC-registerable breed or the result of a combination of two AKC-recognized breeds. (Note: The As some of you know, The International Silken SW is a combination of Borzoi, Whippet and Shetland Windhound Society applied to the American Kennel Club Sheepdog). for acceptance as a new breed. We, the Board of Direc- B). Applicant breeds must provide a written breed tors of the AWC, sent the following letter to AKC vigor- history documenting the distinct breed over a period of ously protesting the Borzoi/Whippet cross. many decades. (Note: Since the studbook for the Last week an AKC committee met and turned down ISWS closed in 2000, they have not been in existence the application. The basis of the denial was twofold: it as a breed for a single decade, let alone many. If ac- being a mixed breed, of course most breeds can trace cepted at this time, it would be possible to have an F2 their origins to other breeds, and that is has only been or F3 generation [3rd generation from the mix of two being bred since 1985. distinct breeds] considered as a true purebred. How many purebred breeders have that much consistency in Following is the letter that was sent from the AWC their own breeding programs using ONE breed? Most Board of Directors to the AKC: bovine genetic recovery programs do not accept breed- We, the American Whippet Club (AWC) Board of Di- ing stock as purebred until the 7th generation or later rectors, are writing to the AKC in vigorous objection to after the introduction of a different breed for genetic the recognition of the Silken Windhound (SW) into the enhancement. This should be no different in dogs.) Foundation Stock Service program or any other pathway As an example, the Black Russian Terrier began its within AKC that could lead to full registration eligibility. journey as a breed in 1930, over 70 years ago. The The cross breeding of Whippets and Borzoi and the breed was created by the selective interbreeding of inclusion of the "Longhaired Whippet" (Whippet x Borzoi Rottweilers, Giant Schnauzers and Airedale Terriers, by x Sheltie mix) from Walter Wheeler's Windsprite Kennel the Russian Military. The intent was to develop a native in order to create a new breed (SW) in the late 1980's breed that would fulfill the need for a large, working goes against the tenets of AKC’s Mission Statement: terrier, suitable for a number of tasks, while being able "The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding to endure the harshness of the Russian winter. In the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of pure- 1956, this culminated in the establishment of founda- bred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded tion stock that bred true at Red Star Kennel, the state in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advo- operated organization chartered to provide working cate for the purebred dog as a family companion, ad- dogs for the armed services . The Black Russian Terrier vance canine health and well-being, work to protect the was recognized by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog in May of 1981, internationally by the FCI in May of ownership". 1984, and by AKC in 2004. This history shows a distinct Since the first use of the term Cockapoo in the 1950’s purpose for the original cross breeding, followed by to the 1970’s development of a Maltese/Shih Tzu cross decades of breeding true prior to recognition. now called a Kyi-Leo, the canine world has been beset In contrast, the ISWS standard cites no actual pur- by hybrids that are created for limited rea- pose for the breed other than wanting a medium sized sons. Recently these mixes have come under the profit- sighthound with long coat. This is taken from the ISWS able term "Designer Breeds" and have replaced pure- website: breds in popularity in puppy mill retail outlets. Breed "The Silken Windhound, a recently developed rare parent clubs are continuously bombarded with color, breed, is the result of a long-awaited dream to fill the coat, or size issues when fanciers seek to establish the niche in the Sighthound breeds with a smaller, long- rare as commonplace. Some occurrences of breed dis- haired hound. In appearance, the Silkens pay tribute qualification have been around almost as long as the to those champion foundation dogs from the breeds breed, yet in spite of the common mission of standard- from which they evolved, yet they are unique among oriented fanciers, formation of renegade clubs and ac- the Sighthound breeds. They are purebred dogs with ceptance by many of the rare, non-AKC or worldwide an Official Breed Standard that outlines the "ideal" registries has occurred. Thankfully the AKC has not rec- dog." ognized such anomalies as the White German Shepherd, The only mention of hunting or function comes under Doberman, Boxer or Schnauzer, the Long Haired Whip- the Temperament section of the standard: pet or several other mutations of breed standards not TEMPERAMENT: The Silken Windhound is an intelli- recognized by parent clubs. gent hound of balanced character. While this breed The AWC is aware that the International Silken Wind- exhibits strong prey drive in the field, they are gentle, hound Society (ISWS) has applied for inclusion into the affectionate, devoted companion animals in the home. AKC FSS program. We fail to see how this hybrid com- An unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness, or plies with the following two rules defining a "rare any sign of hostility towards people or dogs, should be breed": penalized." A). The FSS is not open to "rare" breeds that are a Not only does the AWC fail to see how the appear-
The Whippet News December 2009 | 33 ance of the SW pays tribute to the Whippet or Borzoi How to Write a Whippet Book… Part 2 (update) but also objects to them being called a rare breed or a purebred with less than 10 years of carefully docu- As soon as you complain that nothing is happening mented history following studbook closure. There is it’s a sure bet things will start to move… I had hardly no mention of what type of prey this rare breed is sent off the “How to Write A Whippet Book” saga to supposed to hunt or any documentation of it hunting Christine for the last issue of Whippet News before the at all. What, then, is the true purpose of the SW? To publisher wrote saying it was time for proof-reading. provide people with a smaller, haired sighthound? As This means that for the last month I have re-read the parent club of the Whippet, bred to have a spe- cific function, we do not consider this a "function" at every word I wrote several months ago, making correc- all. tions, updating old records (much of the book was writ- In 1983 the AKC took action to eliminate Walter ten in 2008) and answering their questions and re- Wheeler’s dogs (source of the Longhaired mixes) quests for clarification. from the stud book and cancel litter registrations af- Poor Lisa Costello got roped in to help with a lot of ter the AWC reported that some of the dogs regis- queries in the “Multi-Purpose” chapter. This overview of tered by Wheeler were indeed mixed breeds being all the activities you can get involved in with Whippets paraded as the long lost coated anomaly in Whippets outside of the show ring will be more complete than (no such gene or variation exists). Despite the fact anyone’s ever seen before, and that’s thanks to Lisa. that the originator of the SW, Francie Stull, has pub- The field activities in particular are incredibly complex, licly divorced herself from the hybrids called Long- haired Whippets, there are numerous pedigrees on so many active organizations who all have their own the ISWS website that include the title of "Long- activities, titles and awards, and both Lisa and I are haired Whippet Champion" (LH Ch). If the breed’s very conscious of how important it is to get it all right. founder does not recognize the Longhaired Whippet, (All those abbreviated titles can drive a publisher nuts: then why does this false title remain on the pedi- I still don’t know how they will deal with that and can’t grees? promise that they will agree to include all of them.) Recently the American Sighthound Field Associa- The good news is that they have apparently not cut tion (ASFA) Board of Directors took it upon them- the text, in spite of the fact that the manuscript was selves to recognize the ISWS registry and allow the about twice as long as specified in the contract. The SW into their Limited Stake, the first step toward full bad news is that they haven’t even started on the pho- breed recognition within their coursing program. This came after an original outcry against such a de- tographs yet… so thanks to those of you who sent pho- cision from ASFA member clubs and in spite of a tos and let me keep them a little longer. (I did all the soundly defeated motion in early 2009. The AWC scanning myself and sent high resolution images on a strongly objected to the ASFA inclusion of the SW as DVD to the publisher, but I’m not a professional scan- it is not recognized as a breed by any major interna- ner and it would be too bad if they decide they want to tional kennel club. As a result of this decision, Whip- use an image, need a better scan… and it turns out I pet entries at ASFA trials have dropped, some trials had returned that photo to the owner.) have been cancelled and the AWC national specialty Whether they will have the book ready for the AWC coursing trial in 2010 has changed to include only an National Specialty in Tucson as initially hoped I don’t AKC trial. The likely financial motivation behind the know. I doubt it, but they’ve said they “may have some acceptance of the SW has been offset by the drop in Whippet entries and is likely to cause a net loss over- material ready by then,” whatever that means. When- all in entry fees and a reduction in Whippets running ever it is published, I want the book to be worth wait- under the ASFA umbrella. ing for and something that can be around for a while. It is our fear that recognizing the SW will set a I’m not planning on doing any more updates… dangerous precedent to allow other designer breeds Thanks to the several people who were kind with limited history and little to no stated or docu- enough to write to say they found the information in- mented function to apply for recognition and accep- teresting. tance within the purebred program of the American Kennel Club. It is our hope that the AKC will not ac- BO BENGTSON cept this variation as a breed.
Thank you for your attention regarding this serious matter.
The American Whippet Club Board of Directors
34 | The Whippet News December 2009 We Wish You A Merry Christmas…..
…..And A Happy New Year! 2009 AWC Whippet News ANNUAL It’s time again already!! Another great Annual is coming! Don’t be left out. Don’t wait. Don’t be late! ADVERTISE YOUR WHIPPET ARTS AND CRAFTS, LEASHES AND COATS !
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36 | The Whippet News December 2009 2009 AWC Whippet News ANNUAL We will gladly set up your ads for you (there is no additional charge), but IF YOU WISH TO SEND “CAMERA READY” ARTWORK - PLEASE READ!! l YOUR PAYMENT still must be received by the advertising deadline of January 15, 2010. With your payment, include your name, mailing address, and either a phone number or email contact for questions. l ALL ARTWORK must be received BY THE END OF JANUARY, 2010. l SOFTWARE supported: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Macromedia Freehand, and QuarkXpress. l Fonts must be TYPE 1 or OpenType fonts; send the fonts even if they are embedded. l PDF files: We will accept PDF files as camera ready art, but they must be saved ashigh resolution PDF’s (“press quality”) with fonts embedded. If in color, they must also be saved as CMYK. We would prefer that the native file that the ad was created in also be included, along with all support files and fonts, in case the PDF isn’t correctly made or there is a problem with it. This will enable us to use the original files to ensure correct output. l WNAnnual final trim size: 8.5” x 11” l MARGINS of .5” (1/2”) should be allowed on all sides of page for anything deemed important (text, dog parts, etc). I would recommend allowing .75” (3/4”) on the bound edge for anything important. l BLEEDS should be +.125” (1/8”) on all sides (8.75” x 11.25”), however original margins requirements still apply (see above) l Black and white ads must be submitted in GRAYSCALE, whether they are hard copy originals or digital files. l Color ads must be submitted in CMYK. l Include a hard copy, jpg, or pdf PROOF of your ad, so we know what it’s supposed to look like. l LABEL ALL ELECTRONIC FILES with the advertiser’s NAME (not kennel name), the page number and position; for example: “Smith p1L.pdf”, “Smith p2R.pdf” If a file contains more than one page, be sure to specify whether the ads begin on a LEFT or RIGHT side page. l Sorry, but FILM is longer accepted. The printer has had too many problems with provided film. Please submit files as specified, or let us do the set-up for you. l Pedigree Section pages cannot be submitted as camera ready. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions! E-mail: [email protected] / Ph: 614.777.0124
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Whippet Annual MAIL TO: Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Drive, Hilliard OH 43026 Or by PayPal - see link on AWC home page: www.americanwhippetclub.net then click “2009 Annual Advertising” along left menu bar
FINAL ADVERTISING DEADLINE (to submit payment): JANUARY 15, 2010 FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CAMERA READY ART: JANUARY 31, 2010
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