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WHIPPETS: Breed of the Month Scoop

ABOVE: "Scoop" Select Am Can Ch Jade's Ice Dream Man of Whyme, has won 22 American Hound Group Firsts to date and was in the Top 10 in 1996, and in the Top 20 for 1997. He also is a Canadian Group winner. Co-owned by Debi Adams and Julie Ward. Photo courtesy of Julie Ward.


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HISTORY & BREED BASICS Who hasn't heard of Ashley Whippet? Hailed as the Best Frisbee Dog Ever, this famous flyer was the World Champion from 1975 - 1977. However, Frisbee Fetchin' is just one of the many talents of this breed. As the fastest domesticated animal for their weight, these aerodynamic sighthounds excel in the race. Often referred to as the "wheel-backed hound" due to their appearance while racing, they are also quite versatile with Coursing, Obedience, Agility, Flyball, in their repetoire. They significantly outpaced all other hound breeds, in 1997, with 195 JCs, 114 SCs and 4 FCs (Lure Coursing Titles) awarded Whippets by the AKC. Additionally, in 1997, Whippets completed the following AKC titles: 44 Obedience Titles, 22 Agility Titles, 221 Conformation Titles and 3 Tracking Titles (including Variable Surface Titles). Whippets also make excellent companions for properly matched owners. Above: Y NOTZ IBBEN SHAWN LCM "Ibben" finished his ASFA Field Championship in just 3 trial's taking BOB in two of them, at the ripe old age of 13 months. Ibben finished his LCM after a long winter lay off at the first two lure trials of this year. He has also run in 3 AKC trials (winter of 97), and has earned both majors, went BOB two of the three days and won BIF and the Best of the Best competition for the weekend. Photo contributed by Ibben's owner, Tommie Porter. See more at the Y Notz Whippets website The breed is lean, yet muscular with excellent cardiovascular capabilities. Height approximation is 18"-22". Weight: 28 lbs normal max. The coat is short, fine and close and any color is accepted. Originating in the 1800's, they were created by crosses of small English Greyhounds and various terriers. It is thought that Italian Greyhound may have been introduced into the breed, at a later date, to help set the type. The breed is recognized by numerous registries including: FCI (Worldwide), AKC (US), UKC (No America), KC (UK), CKC (Canada), and ANKC (Australia). As with any energetic breed, the Whippet requires substantial outdoor exercise. They are intelligent and affectionate. Gentle motivational training methods are highly recommended. The breed is normally hardy and stronger than their appearance might indicate. They are very clean dogs with coats that require little care. For more breed information, please visit the following Whippet resources: the Whippet FAQ; a historical overview of the evolution of Whippets in sports "From Meat Winner to Meet Winner"© by Tony Lewis; The Whippet! by Kathleen Cole, Jan/Feb '95 Good Dog Magazine; the AKC Whippet Standard and Information Page; and the American Whippet Club's Code of Ethics

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RESOURCES

Breed Clubs

Sophie

Canada:

Vancouver Island Whippet Association

Whippet Club of British Columbia

Germany:

Whippet Club Deutschland 1990 e.V.

US:

American Whippet Club and their list of
Independent Whippet Clubs

Eastern Whippet Association

Photo: "Sophie" born 8/8/88, the 'princess' of Bayberry Whippets. Photo courtesy of Julie Ward. Click on the photo to view a larger image. See more at the Bayberry Whippets website.

Rescue

Miles Kurland's list of Whippet Rescues - US & Canada by Country/State

AWC's List of Whippet Rescues

Northern California Whippet Rescue

Racing/Lure Coursing Organizations

The DogInfomat wishes to thank, WHIPPET-L List Members, Jim Tatum and Gregg Gammie (WRA) for their assistance and contributions in the development of this section.

Whippet Racing is truly a family oriented sport. Many travel great distances to make certain events during the year and one will meet many new friends and see great racing action at any of the races sanctioned by one of the following three organizations. Please be advised that Whippet Racing in any of these associations is an amature sport and there is no gambling allowed what-so-ever. The participants compete for small awards and the various titles offered by the sanctioning organizations only.

WRA (The Whippet Racing Association)
Gregg Gammie, NRD (National Race Director)
4632 Winchester
Lyons, IL 60534
e-mail

This organization offers 200 yard sprint races for AKC/CKC registered Whippets with full registration. Dogs race six dogs at a time and use starting boxes. Races are held by local whippet clubs under WRA sanction in various areas of the U.S. Many clubs also offer race day conformation fun matches for competitors. Any questions regarding WRA Whippet Racing and how to become involved contact the National Race Director. For an overview of Whippet Racing Organizations and their history, as well as links to WRA Information included at this site, please read this article by Greg Gammie.

NOTRA (National Oval Track Racing Association)
Jeff Bradley, NRD (National Race Director)
25641 South Schockley Road
Beaver Creek, OR 97004-9735

NOTRA offers Whippet oval track racing as well as other sighthound breed racing in various parts of the U.S. and Canada. For Whippets, the races are run four dogs at a time from starting boxes. The racing distance offered can vary in length from 220 yards to 440 yards. NOTRA race meets are sponsored by NOTRA member clubs and very often be available in conjunction as a previous or following day event at locations where WRA or NAWRA straight races regularly are held. Some tracks offer double NOTRA race weekends on select weekends as well. For information on NOTRA events and how you can become involved, contact the National Race Director.

NAWRA (North American Whippet Racing Asociation)
Barry Leinbach, NRD (National Race Director)
P.O. Box 3707
Blaine, WA 98231

NAWRA events are currently offered in the south-west and western United States as well as Canada. This association also offers conformation fun matches at select events. NAWRA racing consists of 200 yard sprint races, six dogs at a time from starting boxes. Some of the fastest racers of modern time have come from the heart of NAWRA association country and race meets sponsored by this organization offer Whippet racing action that is second to none. For information on how to become involved in the exciting world of NAWRA Whippet Racing contact the National Race Director.

eMail Lists, Chats & More

A list of Whippet eMail Lists is available at the Whippet Resource Center

Additionally, SIGHTHOUNDS-L is open to all sighthound breeds. The list is kept by Mary Siegel & Lynda Adame. To subscribe send email as follows:

To: Listserv@apple.ease.lsoft.com
Subject: (leave blank)
In the message text area type: subscribe SIGHTHOUND-L your-name

Whippet Discussion Board at the WRC. Read the Welcome Message before posting (Frames-capable browser required)

Publications

Whippet Bibliography at Miles Kurland's Website

Whippet Bibliography at the AWC Website


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WHIPPETS WEB WIDE Activities & Activity-based Organizations Agility/Flygility Mary Jo Sminkey's Agility Page is the consummate agility resource on the internet. The Good Dog Agility Website is the online 'home' of a group of agility enthusiasts from Phoenix, AZ. The site has developed, quite nicely, since it's inception, into a quality resource for people interested in agility. The Agility Mail List (formerly Agility-L) Home Page, the WWW resource site for the "Biggest Agility Club on Earth", serves as a reponsitory of information about the sport of dog agility. At right: Spotlight on JRs - Mary Magee's son, Patch, entered the ring at the Indy Winter Classic Hoosier Kennel Club show February 8, 1998 with "Spot", Bohem Phantom of the Opera and, out of his Jr Novice Showmanship class, Patch took FIRST PLACE! The Wellington Hurricanines Flygility Website is a great place to be introduced to this new canine sport. "Flygility is a dog sport that mixes elements of agility and fly ball. As in flyball the dog is sent to fetch a ball from a flyball machine and returns the ball to the handler. The sport is administered by New Zealand Flygility Dog Association." The site's 'Rules' section includes information about the levels of competition, equipment, course site & layout, titles & certificates, tournament regulations and more; the 'Events' section includes international event listings; downloadable Flygility Courses; a 'networking' page to locate others interested in doing Flygility; and, more. Additional clubs, with a web presence, who participate in Flygility include: Northbridge Flygility Dog Group Auckland AU and Catchers on the Fly San Diego CA. Frisbee Mary Jo Sminkey's Dogpatch features a Frisbee page with a listing of Past World Champions; Online Dog & Disc Clubs; and, more. National Capital Air Canines (NCAC) is a Washington D.C. Area Frisbee Dog Club. At their site, you will find the Frisbee Dog FAQ and related information as well as a rescue page (Not necessarily Whippets, but a good idea that I wanted to share) that they believe would be good Frisbee dogs. The Quadruped� is a multi-dog team long distance Disc catching competition and performance - the brainstorm of Jeff Hoot, who in 1995, thought of the idea during halftime at a football game. Read more about it! Comprehensive listing of all of the 1998 ALPO Canine Frisbee Disc Championship Events at the Skyhoundz website, Peter Bloeme Flyball While Border Collies seem 'Born to Flyball', Whippets also do quite well in the sport. See the NAFA (North American Flyball Assocation) 1997 Whippet Statistics and the Totals & Top Breeds section of the Breed Analysis Page. And, while you're there, be sure to take a look at the Hit Squad Home Page, where you can learn more about Sinbad, Charlie and Merlin - three Whippet Flyball stars. Other teams featuring Whippets include Pawbusters, Ballderdashers and Stray Dogs. Learn more about related organizations, teams, the dogs and more . . . at Kathryn Hogg's comprehensive Flyball Homepage. Lure Coursing/Racing/Sighthound 1998 American Whippet Club ASFA National Lure Field Trial held April 19, 1998 in Temecula, CA; info, results & photos Sue Smith 20/20 Hound Sight AKC Lure Coursing Tests & Trials Calendars American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) Web Page Above: FCh. Blarneystone Sidewinder LCM IV "Sleeper" Photo submitted by owner, Tommie Porter. District Area Sighthound Association (DASH) Dawdon Whippet Racing Club Seaham Co., Durham, UK LeHigh Valley Lure Coursing Club Indiana Lure Coursing Club Website posted to Whippet-L by Mary Magee B Dalzell's Lure Coursing Webpage and Lure Coursing FAQ Mid-Atlantic Hound Association (MAHA) with their Lure Coursing Info Page There are only 64 days until 1998 NOTRA Whippet Nationals in Utah! Read all about this event, and more, at the website of the National Oval Track Racing Association (NOTRA) Website Central New Jersey Hound Association Ontario Lure Coursing Association Pedigree Whippet Racing in Great Britain Renko's Lure Coursing/Racing in Belgium Saint Louis Area Sighthounds (SLASH) Swedish Lure Coursing Website Swedish Sighthound Club (in Swedish) and Club Information (in English) at Salles Homepage Whippet Racing in North Texas Chris Bowen Miscellaneous Whippet Sites of Interest Miles Kurland's Whippets: Born to Run Rob's Little Whippets: The Hypertext Adventures of Dovey, Betsy & Scarlet Brian's Whippet Resource Center & Discussion Group Wonderful World of Whippets Kathy Feldman - lot's of photos! Runswift Whippets Website, Karen Turner, has lots of Whippet info including Events and Event Results, News, "What it is like to own a Whippet", Color Genetics, and more. The Sighthound (Image) Archive Kathleen Taylor Brown Judith Van Noate's "Dogs in the Arts" webpage contains links to images at the Bibliotec Nationale (Paris). The images are from a medieval manuscript (12th or 13th century) and are of small whippet/greyhound type dogs hunting rabbits. The page provides access to unique and interesting dog related material and information for all dog enthusiasts, regardless of breed.


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