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N E X T D E A D L I N E : JULY 15
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PRESIDENT Laura Baratta, Aldergrove, BC [email protected] 604 625- 8654
VICE PRESIDENT Lorraine Burch, Flamborough, ON [email protected] 905 659-4499
SECRETARY Janet Juzkiw, Grand Forks, BC [email protected] 250 442-2400
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in this issue:> Dog Friendly Flooring
> 2013 NWCC National Specialty Info
> Board Meeting Minutes
> 2013 American Whippet Club National Specialty
> Member News
> Homemade Dried Dog Treats
> 2013 CWA National
> Litterbox News
> Pet Lovers Expo
> Flyball
> Crufts Overseas Visitor
> Final 2012 Top 10 CKC Obedience/Agility
> Current Top 10 Canadian Show Whippets
the HARE AWARD HARE GOOD!
the TURTLEAWARDTURTLE NAUGHTY!
E D I T O R ’ S N O T EThank you to the members who submitted for this issue, and to Sally Forseth for an amusing writeup on visiting Crufts and Barb Barclay for a writeup on the Pet Lovers Expo.
The cover photo was taken by yours truly on the beaches of Oregon in 2012.
We really enjoyed attending the AWC National and had a great time with our Canadian and American friends.
Hope you enjoy reading this issue. WW
Laura Baratta [email protected]
I asked dog owners - what type of overall flooring do you recommend? What has worked for you in high traffic areas? Some feedback and personal experiences:
> Our house came with a very nice laminate, it is one of the thicker ones. It looks great and the dogs have done no damage to it over three years. Traction is a bit of a problem so we have a sisal rug which is really easy to clean and it has an underlay that keeps it stuck down and it doesn’t slide. It is actually one of those indoor/outdoor ones. I wanted to replace the floor to hardwood before we had the dogs and I am so glad we didn’t.
> We put in engineered hardwood that has a used/rustic look. Has worked out great with kids and dogs.
> Any flooring with seams (e.g. laminate) no matter how water proof they claim, will be subject to pee damage. We learned first hand. We had tile and had to constantly clean grout, plus slippery. Hardwood, bamboo, cork all subject to nail damage (from other’s experience). I don’t even have to tell you why carpet is bad. We put down sheet vinyl - highest grade Armstrong, with a textured faux-wood surface. Same stuff you see in the Safeway produce department. A total of 3 seams in about 1000 sq feet, and they have all been sealed (professional installation and sealing). Very, very happy with it – looks great, dogs don’t slip, and no issues with accidents.
> We put laminate down in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
> We have bamboo in the dining/living room, not the greatest. We put in fibre flooring in the foyer and it looks like tile, thicker than vinyl, more durable, comes in just about any style you want. Highly recommended for pet owners.
> I am hoping to sand all my original oak when we do two bedrooms now currently carpeted. I like an oiled floor. Sanding a spot or heavy traffic area can be done and just re-oiled. That’s my dream. We have about half the house in finished oak that when new is installed and will sand all to just finish in an oil. We also use oriental rugs in major traffic areas over hardwoods. My orientals are big enough they don’t move.
> Laminate and linoleum in this house.
dog friendly flooring
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Camp Canada at the AWC National
> High quality sheet vinyl. I don’t understand what the aversion to it is decorating wise. There is some really nice stuff out there, very practical and no seams is always best. In my 1890 brick farm house I found an imitation stone that was amazing and it had some texture to it so it had traction.
> If I had my preference, I’d put in poured colored concrete. I love the way they look and wear. I currently have hardwood, and it holds up terrifically but requires more work.
> Laminate through pretty much our whole house. Traction is only an issue for my old girl. Don’t really want them racing through anyways.
> I love the look of concrete. It is a very porous substance and would have to be sealed. Wonder if that is a one time sealant or if it has to be done every so often. I also wonder how well it would hold up on any floor surface but slab. Houses always shift and settle with time.
> We have a “distressed wood” pattern, so a high contrast in colours/pattern. Dirt just blends in, although I have now been able to distinguish between dirt spots and the pattern but someone seeing it for the first time probably wouldn’t.
> We had bamboo flooring in our last place and it was amazing! Hard wearing and looked great. It never scratched under the dog’s claws. Bamboo is harder than traditional hardwood floor (and therefore lasts longer), about the same colour as oak, but at half the price.
> We are opposed to laminates due to the under side being made of a product that if it gets wet (pee water) leaking in a seam it will swell. I liked the tile in my other house but it is so hard on your back if you stand for a long time. We are looking at engineered hardwood with a padding underlay.
> We have Bamboo which we installed ourselves and took forever. You will find there are not a lot of businesses that are willing to install it as it is so hard we couldn’t use staple guns that they use for flooring without pre drilling every hole. Hence the long time it took to install. That being said I love it. We’ve not had the dogs scratch it at all; chairs yes, but you just have to use furniture polish to cover. We also have vinyl flooring which fooled a lot of people, even builders – they thought it was tile the pattern was so well done.
> We had tongue and groove bamboo so there was no drilling or nails to deal with. It just clicked together and we hammered it tight. All we had to do was cut to fit. I would get it again in a heartbeat
> We have Lisbon cork which is the click together, not the tiles you glue down. I love it. It was easy, it’s warm, they don’t slide, it doesn’t absorb water, pee or ?? You can drop a glass on it and it doesn’t break. It doesn’t look dirty and is easy to clean and if you don’t see a spill... it hasn’t mattered. It is the easiest floor I have ever had.
> Grass is the best (lol) WW
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P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P O R TI am pleased to be your new president, and hope to do the club proud, belonging to a club with such diverse interests in a breed that can do it all!
I really enjoyed attending the AWC National this year, and was happy to see plenty of Canadian dogs and participation.
The board has been busy with discussion on a few items, including National Guidelines that would be a good resource for future National committees. This work-in-progress includes a suggested schedule and a list of items and considerations.
The board has unanimously agreed that the NWCC will support regional specialty shows, in name only, with the following stipulations:
a. They are to be held in conjunction with a local Whippet Specialty or Sighthound Specialty or a Field Trial Conformation Show.
b. The complete financial responsibility rests with the host club, not NWCC, and any financial gains or losses will be borne by the host club.
c. NWCC Board approval by majority vote is required to host a regional specialty.
This will allow local clubs the opportunity to offer an additional local specialty.
We are also putting together a Policy Manual with the approved policies the board has put in place, which will soon be available on the website.
Plans for the National event is in full swing, with updates from the National Committee further in the newsletter. Be sure to visit our website and watch for NWCC Facebook updates on our National Specialty.
We are also pleased to sponsor a trophy for the fastest yards-per-second Whippet at the National AAC Agility trial, held in Alberta this August.
If you can’t make it for this year, make plans to attend the 2014 National, which will be held in BC. Our members have voted for Cathie Brown, Bluestreak Whippets. WWLaura Baratta, [email protected]
S E C R E T A R Y ’ S R E P O R T
Although I know the weather isn’t as cooperative in some parts of the country, coastal and southern interior BC at least have had a fairly early spring, and the dogs are enjoying a break from the cabin fever that set in over the preceding winter months.
I’m happy to report that our membership has gained for 2013. Only 1 member did not renew, and we have gained 4 new members. The breakdown is as follows:
BC 27 Ontario 24
Alberta 14 Quebec 4
Prairies 8 US 11
for a grand total of 88 members.
At this time I would like to welcome our new members for 2013: Chris Gover from Victoria, BC (sponsored by Blair Shinski), Patrick McMahon from Carthage, Missouri (sponsored by Linda Buchholz), Robert & Wendy Rossetti from Stirling, Alberta (sponsored by Ivy Morton), and Shey Roccas from Chilliwack, BC (sponsored by Laura Baratta).
Plans for the 2013 National in Calgary sound awesome! There are 7 chances for points for your whippets over the 4-day event (3 all-breed shows, our National specialty and 3 additional specialty shows), and plans are underway for a delicious Alberta-style BBQ dinner the night of the specialty. All the trophies have been sponsored through the generosity of people like you, so it looks like things are
all set for everyone to stampede out to Calgary over the August long weekend, with our speciality on the Friday, August 2nd.
Although the 2013 National in Calgary is still a few months away, plans are underway for the 2014 National in Abbotsford, BC. The overwhelming choice of the membership for our judge was Cathie Brown of Bluestreak Whippets from England. The date of the National is July 5, 2014. WWJanet Juzkiw, Secretary
B C R E P O R TNote from the Editor: Linda and family pack were last spotted driving away into the sunset toward Oregon beaches in their beautiful new travel trailer.
We hope they will be back for the next issue. WW
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A L B E R T A R E P O R TWell another season is upon us, or at least it is supposed to be. Unfortunately Mother Nature does not seem to be co-operating for us in Alberta this Spring. It just nicely warms up and starts to melt and then we get another dump of snow and cooler temperatures. We received another 7-8 inches of snow Friday and Saturday (April 12-13) along with 30-50 km winds which always makes things worse. Hopefully we will get to see some warm weather soon as the dogs and I are tired of all the snow!!
Plans are continuing to come together for the National to be held in conjunction with the Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic.
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These events will take place at Spruce Meadows in Calgary.
Associated Specialties at the AKC Summer ClassicAlberta Sporting Hounds Association Specialty
All Terrier Club of Alberta Specialty
Bearded Collie Club of Canada National Specialty
Boston Terrier Club of Canada National Specialty
Boston Terrier Club of Canada Regional Specialty
Brittany Spaniel Club of Canada National Specialty
Cairn Terrier Club of Canada National Specialty
Foothills Gazehound Club Specialty
Gordon Setter Club of Canada National Specialty
Prairie Dachshund Club Specialty
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Canada National Specialty
Samoyed Club of Canada National Specialty
Scottish Terrier Club of Canada National Specialty
Scottish Terrier Club of Canada Regional Specialty
Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier Club of Canada National Specialty
Southern Alberta Toy Dog Fanciers Specialty
Stampede City Whippet Club Specialty
Weimaraner Association of Canada National Specialty
Westwind Sporting Dog Club Specialty
Whippet Club of Canada National Specialty
Wild Rose English Springer Spaniel Association of AB Specialty
All these events will take place this weekend.
The premium list should be available in a few weeks, just look for it on the Prairies section of Canuck Dogs.
For those of you wishing to camp in the Whippet camping area, check the AKC premium list once it is out for details. Please let me know ([email protected]), so I have an idea of how much space we will need. > >
Spruce Meadows Great Events catering will provide a BBQ. Everyone is welcome!!! Barbeque & Silent AuctionFriday, August 2, 2013 - 6:30 p.m.
Time Faults Pub, Spruce Meadows $35.00 each (includes gratuity & GST)Classic Caesar SaladGreek Orzo SaladCertified Angus Beef Sirloin Steak – 8 oz. (Chicken and Vegan option provided), prepared on outdoor grillRosemary & Garlic Roasted PotatoesWestern style Baked BeansRustic Rolls & ButterSelection of Granny Smith Apple Pie, Squares, Tarts & Gourmet CookiesCoffee & Cash BarBBQ tickets MUST BE PRE-ORDERED & PREPAIDTickets can be ordered online
Auction for Whippet Rescue after BBQ
If you are thinking of coming to the National, why not make a vacation out of it as there is lots to see and do in the area.
Things to do and see while you are in Calgary. http://www.visitcalgary.com/things-to-do
Things to do and see in Alberta. http://travelalberta.com/
Don’t forget to get a closer look at the Rockies by visiting Banff and Lake Louise!http://www.banfflakelouise.com/
If you want to extend your vacation - head west to British Columbia for more fun.http://www.hellobc.com/british-columbia/about-bc.aspx?gclid=CN2wqvOqnbUCFWamPAodYWsAHg
Or head East to Saskatchewan. http://www.sasktourism.com/
If anyone has any donations they would like to make to the Annual Rescue Auction, please contact Paulette Blinch at [email protected] or myself at [email protected]. We will be setting up a website or facebook page for the auction soon.
We hope to see a lot of you there!!
I also have a few show results to share as well.
Battle River Canine Association, Camrose
March 22 – Judge Neil Graves
WM /BOW/BP: Eros ‘N’ Ethos Dangerous Liaison, owned and bred by Eroca Christante Batty & Karen LeJeune.
WF: Manorcourt’s Case Study, owned by Sandra French & Jenny McCartney.
BOB: Ch. LynallanNasusa Just My 2 Cents, owned by Alyssa Nordstrom, Susan Nordstrom & Carla Badick.
March 23 – Judge Sharon Derrick
WM/BOW/BP: Eros ‘N’ Ethos Dangerous Liaison
WF: Lynallan Icatcher Got The Look, owned by Susan Nordstrom and Paulette Blinch.
BOB: Ch. LynallanNasusa Just My 2 Cents
March 24 – Judge Grant Townshend
WM/BOW/BP: Eros ‘N’ Ethos Dangerous Liaison(no reserve)
WF: Don’t have her reg’d name, but call name is Lock-it, owned by C. Pelletier & A. Shymanski (Tarapaca).
BOB: Ch. Lynallan Nasusa My Oh My, owned by Susan Nordstrom & Carla Badick.
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Red Deer & District Kennel Club, Red Deer
April 5 – Judge Joe Lobb
BOB/Group 3: CH. Harmony’s Dreamwindz Ally Oop, owned by Claudine Hamilton.
WM/BOW/Best Puppy: Eros N’ Ethos Dangerous Liaison
WF: Eros N’ Ethos East of Eden, owned by Eroca Christante Batty.(no reserve)
April 6 – Judge Janet Lobb
BOB/Group 4: CH.Harmony’s Dreamwindz Ally Oop
WM: Eros N’ Ethos Dangerous Liaison
WF/BOW/BP: Eros N’ Ethos East of Eden
April 7 – Judge Honey Glendinning
WM/BOW/BOB/BP to finish: Eros ‘N’ Ethos Dangerous Liaison
WF: Eros N’ Ethos East of Eden
BOS: CH. Harmony’s Dreamwindz Ally Oop
That’s it for now folks. Take care and safe travels. WWSue Nordstrom [email protected]
O N T A R I O R E P O R THappy Spring from Ontario. Although I think they have Wiarton Willy, the local groundhog celebrity, in hiding right now. Here it is, April and I had Thursday and Friday off because of Winter weather (I drive a school bus).
I have had no brags of any kind from anyone. I’m sure Laura thinks I am always looking for the “turtle award”, because I keep hoping someone will send me some-thing.
Here is an email from one of our Ontario members.
Hi Mary:
We don’t show or compete with our 9 year old Whippet, Lucky ( Jacklyn’s Luck of the Irish) (sire: Lorricbrook Tequila Sunrise/dam Dreamaway’s Precious Melody), but we do volunteer with St John Ambulance Therapy Dogs in New Tecumseth. I thought I would send a few pictures of visiting the local nursing homes. Lucky makes for a good ambassador for the Whippet breed as he’s so people friendly. He has been a Therapy Dog for over 7 years, participating in local parades, events and fundraising plus visiting local hospital and schools (Bite Free Programme).
This was our first Whippet and learned that an 8 week old Whippet puppy can wreck havoc on heart and property. He has had some health issues but he’s overcome them and continues to thrive. He’s our bed hog, begger and we love to howl together. He had a buddy, Brady, for 6 years but in 2011 Brady passed. We are considering adopting an adult again as really Whippets are like potato chips - you can’t just have one.
Last year we spent a month in St Petersburg, FL with Lucky and met up with the Tampa Bay Whippet Club and had a great time at their dog park/beach. Met a lot of Whippet owners and lots of Whippets for Lucky to run with. Unfortunately due to some health issues we are unable to go back this year but hope to return the following year.
Lucky is well known in our town and neighbours’ children call out his name when we are walking. Everyone loves Lucky and his little character shows up as he is a ham bone at heart.
Anyway just thought I would let you know that Whippets are alive and well in Alliston.
Regards, Irma & Steve Gartlan WW
Mary Morris, Ontario Director [email protected]
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Dates: August 2, August 3, & August 4, 2013Location: North American Ring Viewing Building
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AlbertaHeld in conjunction with the Alberta Kennel Club All Breed Show
PLEASE NOTE: This clinic is being conducted for the screening of congenital or acquired heart disease in breeding stock. No medical advice will be given to treat any suspected medical condition
or to check the progression of a previously diagnosed condition.
~ All exams are by registration ONLY ~~ Limited number of spaces available each day ~
~ Spaces will be filled based on the earliest postmark on each registration received ~~ All registrations received after the deadline or after all spaces are filled will be returned ~
~ Payment is required at the time of registration ~~ Payment by cheque, money order & now email transfer payment. Contact Cindy or Karen for more details ~
~ Please make cheques/money orders payable to Alberta Canine Cardiac Clinic Ltd. ~
Registration Deadline:July 5, 2012 or when all spaces are filled
Cost: $200.00 for each dog prior to or on the registration deadline or $250.00 for each dog after registration deadline, if any spaces available.
*If you are not entered in the show you will be required to pay the admission fee to get onto the show grounds*
Please send registration, copy of Registration Certificate and payment to:
Or go to Health Clinics under Prairies on the Canuck Dogs website at http://www.canuckdogs.com“Like” Alberta Canine Cardiac Ltd. on Facebook to stay up-to-date on future clinics!
Cindy Thomas28A Cameron Cres., Red Deer, AB. T4P [email protected](403)346-9848
Karen LeJeune#339, 300 Ramage Cl., Red Deer, AB. T4P [email protected](403)340-2741
Presents:Echocardiogram with Color Flow Doppler
Breed Screen ClinicOpen To Purebred Registered Dogs of All Breeds
With Board-Certified Cardiologist,Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo DVM, DVSc, ACVIM (Ca)
MINUTES OF NWCC BOARD MEETING F E B R U A R Y / A P R I L 2 0 1 3
In attendance: Laura Baratta, Linda Buchholz, Janet Juzkiw, Heather Jean Dansereau, Paulette Blinch, Lorraine Burch, Mary Morris, Sue Nordstrom
Call for Agenda items brought forward by Laura Baratta on February 1, 2013.
Agenda (as of February 14):
1. Guidelines for National Specialties
2. 2013 National
3. Newsletter Ads (cost of set up)
4. Regional Specialties
5. Voting for 2014 Judge
6. Rescue (who to help, how to help, what to charge)
GUIDELINES FOR NATIONAL SPECIALTIES
Motion put forward (March 6) by Laura B. to establish committee, seconded (March 6) by Linda B. Committee formed of former show chairs to include:
Janet Juzkiw H-J Dansereau
Sue Nordstrom Lorraine Burch
Linda Buchholz David Markus
Motion voted on and passed unanimously (March 7).
Laura B. will ask David Markus if he has time for this committee.
Linda B. volunteered to chair this committee.
2013 NATIONAL
Call for update (February 19) but none given. Google Groups e-mail difficulties may have prevented that request from being received. Laura B. again called for
updates (March 20). Sue N. has been ill but reported (March 27) that the premium list has been completed and arrangements have been made for a BBQ dinner on the evening of the National in the “whippet” parking area, with a suggested $20 donation (as they are not allowed to “sell” food on site). There will also be an echo clinic during the National weekend. There were a few changes that had to be made to the premium list but all appears to be a go as of March 30.
NEWSLETTER ADS
Laura B. has been working on the newsletter for over 3 years and is receiving very little completed artwork any more. Ideas proposed are to raise the cost of the designed ads (hasn’t been done in years, maybe ever?) to encourage people to try more of their own or perhaps have a simple template so that everyone’s ad will look the same.
Recommendation by Janet J. was to have someone else volunteer to take over the ad design and set up aspects of the newsletter.
H-J recommended we put ads on the NWCC website similar to WhippetEzine; or use standard template for $5, or contact Laura for price for design.
REGIONAL SPECIALTIES
(March 11) The proposal of holding regional specialties under the NWCC name in conjunction with local whippet specialists was broached. This would help generate more revenue for local clubs by offering additional points, etc.
Discussion ensued. It was felt that all expenses shall be the responsibility of the local club involved, but all profits would go to them as well. No financial involvement from NWCC.
It was also proposed (by Linda B) that approval for regionals be given by NWCC so there are no date conflicts, etc.
Motion (by Janet J, March 13; revised by Laura B, March 13, seconded by Janet J. March 13). I move that NWCC will support regional specialty shows with the following stipulations:
a. They are to be held in conjunction with a local whippet specialty or sighthound specialty or field trial conformation show.
b. The complete financial responsibility rests with the host club, not NWCC, and any financial gains or losses will be borne by the host club.
c. NWCC Board approval by majority vote is required to host a regional specialty.
Vote taken and passed unanimously (March 13)
Permission then asked (March 13) by Linda B on behalf of LMWA to hold a regional specialty in July 2013. Approved by Board majority (March 13).
VOTING FOR 2014 SPECIALTY
Janet J. reported that call for nominations was done on March 6, which was completed on March 20; a short list of 3 candidates was submitted for voting on March 22, which will be completed by April 5.
RESCUE
What to charge for rescues. How to help. Who to help.
Lorraine B. felt that there should be a minimum amount which will cover costs of spay/neuter if needed, and some basic vet care if required, or other associated costs (telephone/gas/feed, etc.) and a “sliding scale” adoption fee, depending on age of the dog (i.e. - a very young one, in good health, could have a higher adoption fee than an older dog; thinking base adoption fee $350 (and for dogs over age 8?); $400 for a dog 4-8 years old? $500 for a dog under 2-3 years old?
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Besides special fundraisers, or appeals for special cases, and the usual (rescue donation jar at events; the usual raffles, silent auctions/bidding auctions, a Rescue calendar, etc.), what about $1 or $2 from each entry at a specialty (National or Regional, or other events) going towards rescue?
Paulette said the fees that Lorraine mentions are pretty much what we charge. It depends on each dog; a young healthy dog can be expected to bring more money than an old, infirm or unhealthy animal. HOWEVER, we are not in the business to make money selling dogs! If someone has lost an old dog, or has fostered, or who has already taken in a rescue in the past they would be given a ‘deal’. Also, a young dog may have issues based on the situation it came out of. Each case is individual and Paulette is dead set against a set fee being charged based on age.
If we demanded all costs be recovered by the sale of the dog we would have a lot of untreated or dead dogs. We fundraise to subsidize dogs that need more help. We have never been in the red and have never turned a dog away. We have placed dogs for no fee because the
people paid all or part of their bills, or fostered them; we have had people give us more than we asked. I also get some donations by asking people who have had rehomes we helped place give to rescue. Individuals have bought dogs out of bad situations and they got paid back by rescue funds through donations and adoption fees but they were willing to take the loss if necessary.
The rescue program pays its own way, we are not inundated by dogs. The US Rescues operate much the same way, fees are not written in stone, an appropriate home is most important.
On the idea of a part of Specialty fees going to rescue, Paulette is not in favour of that; most people who attend those shows are very generous when it comes to bidding on items and donating things.
Question posed ( Janet J, March 14) do we need a written policy or can it stay as it stands? Mary Morris said leave it, and the consensus was that things are working fine under Paulette’s guidance.
HJ asked (March 15) about the requirement for foster homes to be NWCC members for insurance purposes
and felt that it was necessary. Linda B states that this was discussed and agreed to in the past, as special “associate membership” to accommodate foster homes was not allowed. Paulette said (March 15) that in some cases that wasn’t possible. Fortunately in several cases the Greyt people have stepped in, who do have insurance.
Linda B (March 18) indicated that she has sent an e-mail to all BC members asking who wants to be rescue contacts, and will add this information to the Yahoo Rescue group as well as the website. Janet J (March 18) suggested all directors do the same. Laura B said the BC list is now on the website (Mar 19) and Sue N (Mar 19) said she will be contacting Alberta people re the same.
Laura B (Mar 22) felt that a policy handbook should be created to include some of the areas discussed within the above minutes. Linda B (Mar 22) agreed that it would be a good reference guide for the future.
Mary Morris called for adjournment March 31. Seconded by Laura Baratta (April 1) – Meeting adjourned. WW
Ch Icatcher An Oriental Lily
Paulette Blinch • iCatcher Whippets • [email protected]
Spicy only got to 6 shows last year (she had a litter) and ended up as a Top 20 Whippet,
including a Gr 1 from Leslie Rogers and Charles Cyopik.
Thank you Judges Terry Carter (RBIS), Russel Fletcher, Larry Kereluke and Nancy Popovich.
Spicy
AWC National Specialty april 2013Judge: Mary Beth Arthur
BEST OF BREED CH LAKOTA’S WITCH WITCH ARE YOU (BITCH)
BEST OF WINNERS NORTHWIND DROPS OF JUPITOR DE SUD (WINNERS BITCH)
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX CH WINFIELD I’D RATHER BE RIGHT (VETERAN DOG YRS & UNDER 10)
SELECT DOG GCG LISHIMA’S HOT2TROT SELECT BITCH CH PREMIERE SPORTINGFIELDS NAUGHTY BY NATURE
AWARD OF MERIT 1) WILLABE COWPOKE CALEB (LURE COURSING DOG)
2) CH MORLAIS TICKET TO RIDE (VETERAN BITCH 12 YRS & OLDER)
3) DC GCH SURREY HILL SILKROCK TEENAGE CRIME SPREE (LURE COURSING BITCH)
4) GCH OXFORD SUNBEAM IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT
5) SHAMASAN BOHEM BREEZING UP (WINNERS DOG)
6) GCH MARINER DIABLESSE I CAN’T BELIEVE ITS NOT BUTTERS
7) CH NORTHWIND DITHER AND FRITZ FCH
8) CH WATCH ME LIFE IN THE FAST LANE (VETERAN DOG 10 YRS & OLDER)
9) CH O’BAILEE’S TIVIO MACLAREN
10) CH SURREY HILL’S U SUNK MY BATTLESHIP ARX FCH
BEST PUPPY SUMMIT FOXGLOVE TO INFINITY & BEYOND (DOG 9 MOS & UNDER 12 MOS)
BEST BRED BY SNOW HILL SOULFUL MIND BEST VETERAN CH WINFIELD I’D RATHER BE RIGHT (BOS)
BEST PERFORMANCE DOG WILLABE COWPOKE CALEB (LURE COURSING DOG)
BOB
Had a wonderful time, weather was beautiful. Show was well run, banquet food was very good, and lots of vendors on hand. WWCathy French Cathy French Photography
2013 American Whippet Club N A T I O N A L S P E C I A L T Y
host hotel
Raymond & Moxi
Diane Fast & Macy
Cathy French & Preston
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BOB winner
left to right: Diane Fast, Harriett Lee, Cathy French, Crystal Friesen.
Whippet car used in photos
Crystal Friesen & Lewis
Beth Levine, WA
The National week got off to a great start for the Serendipities at the ASFA lure coursing trial, where both Jonah (Serendipity On a Lark, TRP, PR-2) and Seven (Serendipity Hark the Lark, ARX, DPCX, TRP, PR-2, FCH) finished 3rd in their respective open stakes. Jonah ran particularly well in a deep competitive stake, finishing behind the eventual BOB winner and her litter brother, both of whom were FTEs. Going into the trial, Seven needed just 13 points to finish her Field Championship and her third place finish in her stake put her over the top in style.
Seven and Jonah celebrated their third birthdays on the Monday of the National week and got the very best birthday present: normal cardiac echos! Later in the week they both had normal CERF exams and their brother Hokum (Serendipity Malarkey at Whimsy) also passed his cardiac exam with flying colors.
On Friday, Tiercel (Serendipity Nighthawk, ARX, DPCX, TRPX, PR-6, SRM, OTRM-2, CGC) won the racing dog class and Seven won the racing bitch class. What a thrill! Both went back into Best of Breed on Saturday. While Tiercel was excused fairly early, Seven made it down to the very final cut and while she didn’t make it into the final ribbons, it was a real thrill to be in there until the bitter end. Best of all, although she can be a difficult and impatient show dog (she really would rather be racing!), she gamely hung in there, tried her very best, and worked hard for me for the entire long class. I was very proud of her!
I also showed Jonah in Bred-By Exhibitor dogs, owner Mary Downing showed Hokum in Open dogs, and I showed their mother Lark (CH Serendipity Skylark, FCH, DPC, TRPX, PR-2, SR, OTR) in the Open bitches class, and while none of them placed in their classes, they all showed beautifully and received many compliments.
We had a great week in Eugene and are already looking to next year’s national in Maryland. I was so inspired by watching the obedience classes (my first love, though it has been many years since I’ve competed in obedience) that I signed Jonah up for obedience class in hopes of having him ready to participate in the triathlon. We can’t wait for 2014!
Kate Darbyshire, ON
FCh Clearhounds Pell Mell RE finished his UD, qualifying the first 3 times entered (my 7th UD, first time I got it in 3 trials), in March. Today, he has got his 3rd UDX leg already. 2 to go....
He’s such a super working boy.
Laura Baratta, BC
We enjoyed our trip to the AWC National Specialty this year. We set up in Camp Canada and soaked up the sun up to 34 degrees. Really enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones and was nice to catch up at the Camp Canada BBQ. You couldn’t miss all the Canadian flags. A highlight was when some local college kids drove by and belted out the Canadian Anthem at the top of their lungs.
Started the week off with Tristan passing his CGC test, which he did well, other than the meet-and-greet portion, where he was overly interested in the pretty little white female whippet that approached him. The excessive greeting disorder was bound to kick in, and he ended up launching himself at her with an open arm hug. Thankfully we had an understanding judge.
Tristan had a great time and enjoyed stalking a fly in the ring and being next to some more Canadian whippet friends. He received many complimentary ringside comments that made our day. It was fun to show a couple of other dogs, including an Open bitch and a sprightly 13 year old veteran who became more and more excited with all the clapping.
Huge thanks to all the organizers that put together another successful National event. Congratulations to all the winners and it was so much fun to see all the beautiful entries, and to meet some dogs in person for the first time. I took so many photos and some video that my camera finally gave up and gave me the message “battery is exhausted.” Tell me about it : )
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Jennifer Szabo, BC
Not all of the Szabo clan was able to make the trip down to Oregon (something to do with tax season and school) but those of us that weren’t tied down with silly things like that had a great time camping out at the AWC National. We were the first of the Canadians to set up shop in the RV parking section at the hotel. It wasn’t long after our flags were hung that we got a nice verse of Oh Canada from one of the hotel guests. Luckily we soon had backup and we circled our wagons and Camp Canada was in full force. One of the best parts of the week had to have been the Camp Canada BBQ where we had a full spread of yummy food to eat and an even bigger spread of wine to chose from, followed by ice cream cones!
Another highlight of the weekend was having three of the four painting me and Emily entered into the art show place First in their division, with Emily’s painting “The Tea Time Thief ” going on to win Best Amateur in show. Big thank you to Janet J. and Linda B. for encouraging us both to enter our paintings. Next up was Altered class where Austin and Cleo both showed great and came home with a 2nd (Austin) and 4th (Cleo) in the show.
After the show we headed off to the beach with for a week of relaxing and lots of beach running for the kids. We had Steve and Linda as our expert guides to show us all the great camp spots and walking trails. We could not have asked for better weather, it felt more like summer than spring. I did not think it was possible to come back from the Oregon coast with a tan. It was very hard to leave the coast but it was oh so nice to sleep in a real bed again. Can’t wait for the next doggie vacation. WW
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2013 AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB N A T I O N A L S P E C I A L T Y
The 2013 AWC was really special for us – we haven’t seen a lot of our old whippet friends since we moved from Langley in 2009 and happy that so many of the “local” gang were there – including NWCC members Beth Levine, Laura & Marco Baratta, Peter & Jennifer Szabo, Linda & Steve Buchholz, Carole Adley, Mary Downing, plus many more friends from the coast as well as from around the country.
The hotel was lovely, as usual (the 2008 National was in the same location), with an outstanding hospitality room that supplied us with both breakfast and afternoon treats (which included such yummies as marionberry cobbler with ice cream, cake, cookies, et cetera).
The week began for us on Monday, April 22 (which happened to be my birthday). In obedience both Percy & Pender finished their Beginner Novice titles. All dogs finishing new titles at the show received a lovely red and black rosette AND a medallion. Pender also completed the first leg of his (US) Rally Novice title. That was a great birthday present from my boys.
Tuesday continued with obedience, and although neither Percy nor Pender had a qualifying score in the Novice class, they both did do their group sits and downs without a break, which was a remarkable feat in itself, so very pleased with their performance. Both Pyro and Wylie were in the veteran obedience class, although, at age 15 years and 2 months, Wylie just wasn’t up to completing the exercises on that day. Pyro, however, managed a 2nd in his class with a qualifying score, which was good for a dog who hadn’t been in the obedience ring since March 2008! We also did health tests, with an echocardiogram on Pender, which he passed with flying colours. Dogs being tested were given a cute strand of Mardi Gras beads – red heart-shaped beads. For the eye exam, which Pender also passed easily, they received silver beads.
Wednesday began the dog classes, with Pender in Open. Although he didn’t get a placement, we feel he did show well. Wednesday night was Veterans Sweepstakes, with Percy in the 7-10 years class (but received no placement) and Pyro in the 12+ class, where he placed 3rd.
On Thursday we had alter class competition, and the first 3 placing were Canadian dogs – Linda Buchholz with Cruz, Jennifer Szabo with Austin, and me with Percy. Thursday night was also the Camp Canada BBQ, which I hope will become a tradition at future AWC Nationals. Good food, good friends, good fun!
Friday was the day for veteran classes for us. Although Percy didn’t get a placement in his class, he showed beautifully for Linda Buchholz and received some wonderful ringside comments. Pyro again came through and was 4th in his class after being moved up into that position by the judge after the final go-around. So proud of my little old man – he showed his heart out, as always, and hadn’t been in the conformation ring since June 2005! Friday was also the Parade of Rescues, and Ellen had Kinley strut around the ring as the only Canadian representative. Some of the rescue stories really tugged at your heart, and packets of tissues were offered to the audience.
On Friday evening there was a seminar/discussion on the whippet standard, with many judges and long-time breeders in attendance, giving their com-ments on interpretation of various aspects of the AKC whippet standard and answering questions from the audience. It was very informative, and we had quite a few Canadians in the crowd, including Ellen Kerfers, Carole Adley, Lynette Bitterman, and new whippet judge Raymond Yurick.
Since we had prior commitments, we left early Saturday morning, before BoB, but still it was a fun-filled, exciting week that was over far too soon.
- Janet & Bo Juzkiw
1929 Whippet cabriolet Car is 84 years old and dog (Wylie) is 15 yrs 2 months (which is about the same as the car in dog years).
Sweet Potato Dog Chew (Vegetarian Alternative to Rawhide)
Sweet potatoes are loaded with benefi-cial nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron.
Ingredients: 1 Large Sweet Potato or Yam, washed and dried
Food dehydrator is optional.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 250° F.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Cut off one side of the sweet potato lengthwise, as close to the edge as pos-sible. Cutting the side of the potato first allows you to then turn the potato onto this flat surface that you have just created, making it easier to cut the potato into slices. Don’t discard that first piece, it comes out just as yummy as the rest!
Cut the rest of the potato into 1/3” slices, no smaller than 1/4”. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 3 hours, turning half way through.Cool completely on a wire rack.
Storing - although these treats are dried, you will want to keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 4 months.
Tips & Techniques
Find a potato that is as uniform in shape as possible, aiding in the drying process as the pieces will be similar in shape and will cook through at the same time.
Degree of Chewiness - baking for 3 hours results in a soft, but chewy dog treat. If your dog prefers more of a crunch, bake for an additional 20-30 minutes. When you take the sweet po-tatoes out of the oven, they may at first appear to be too soft. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before you decide whether or not to bake them longer, as they will continue to dry or harden while cooling. WW
Chicken Jerky Dog TreatsThese chicken jerky treats are a perfect example of easy dog treat recipes.
Ingredients: Chicken Breast Fillets
Food dehydrator is optional.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 200° F
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Rinse off chicken breast and remove any fat. Slice the chicken with the grain. This will help make the jerky even chewier for your dog. The slices should be very thin, about 1/8” to 1/4” thickness.
Place the strips on the baking sheet. Bake for approximately 2 hours (see note below).
Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack until completely cool.
Cut strips into bite sized pieces.
Storing: store them in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. Freeze any remainder for up to 8 months.
Tips & Techniques
Checking - the baking times will vary due to difference in ovens, temperatures and meat size. Your jerky treats should be firm and dry, not at all soft or spongy. It is safer to go a little extra dry and firm than for the meat to be underdone.
Cutting - once the treats are cool, it’s easier to cut them with kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter, than a regular knife. WW
homemade dried dog treats
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Liedeberge Long Tall Sally (Welstar With Strauss x Liedeberge State of Grace)
“Freyha” arrived from England in November and has started her show career with three 2 point wins in 4 shows.
Now almost 8 months old, Freyha is 17 1/2 inches tall and weighs 21 pounds. We are pleased with our little English girl and delighted with her size, exactly the ideal size for a bitch in the English standard when I got my first Whippet in 1971.
Our new English boy Lanakeshena Love In Replica, known as Suki, has 4 points towards his title, with a BOB over a Special, 3rd in Group and Best Puppy in Group at 7 months old.
Carole Adley [email protected]
HILERICAphoto by Janine Starink
2013 CWA NationalFriday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25, 2013
Held in Abbotsford, BC, Canada
WEEKEND EVENTS:
> Friday, August 23 – 11th Annual CWA Fun Match (Judge: TBA)
Location: Swiftsure, Aldergrove
Open to all Whippets – do not have to be CWA eligible or CWA registered
> Saturday, August 24 – 20th Annual CWA National Race Meet (Conformation Judge: TBA)
Location: Upper Sumas School, Abbotsford
> Saturday evening – Salmon BBQ /Auction
Location: Swifsure, Aldergrove
> Sunday, August 25 – Racing For Fun Race Meet (Conformation Judge: TBA)
Location: Upper Sumas School, Abbotsford
MATCH CHAIRMAN: Linda Buchholz, [email protected]
RACE SECRETARY: Jennifer Szabo, [email protected]
NATIONAL COMMITTEE: Jennifer Szabo, Linda Buchholz, Laura Baratta,
Beth Levine, Jennifer Scholz
Mark your calendars race fans, it’s going to be a very fun weekend! We’ll have more information very soon about our conformation judges, host hotels, logo items, and catalog advertising.
TROPHY DONATIONS:
To make an online donation, visit www.paypal.com, go to Send Money tab, and make donation to [email protected]
Checks for trophy donations can be mailed in Canada to: 26767 – 13th Avenue, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2S4
Or USA to: Racing For Fun, PO Box 769, Lynden, WA 98264-0769.
Make plans to attend the
Whippet Club of BC Specialty Show - Saturday, August 10, 2013
This year our specialty will be held, for the first time, on Vancouver Island, in conjunction with the Victoria City Kennel Club’s all-breed shows in Saanich.
We welcome judges Elrena Stadler and Joy Mcfarlane of South Africa – Elrena will judge the Specialty and Joy the Whippet classes the next day.
3 sets of points in two days.
For premium lists, see the show secretary’s website at BC Dog Services Ltd.
Bowie and Grandma (Rusticus)
Hounds of Vrymeer is pleased to report the arrival of 3 boys and 3 girls on February 16th sired by Am GCh/Can Ch Vrymeer Delivers Unobtanium out of Am/Can Ch Stoneledge Beauty School Dropout.
Laurie and Rick Rusticus Hounds of Vrymeer www.houndsofvrymeer.com
Set up day was Friday. As I hauled my table, chairs, crates, bedding, and whippet information into the building I was amazed by the number and variety of exhibits. Looks promising! I reached my booth to discover that the unwitting organizers had situated us directly across from the Roaring Rabbit. This lovely little business caters to those who keep indoor bunnies. They had beautifully hand crafted litter training aids, feeding stations, etc.. I had a good chuckle at the whippet and bunny connection and also discovered that the couple who own the business would be bringing their own bunny. Oh my goodness!! I did apologize in advance for any chaos that might happen when the whippets were in residence.
We arrived early on Saturday to find that the crowds were already lining up prior to the 10 a.m. opening. We grabbed a coffee and attempted to drink it while trying to settle a screaming whippet who had spotted our sweet little bunny neighbour. Thankfully bunny neighbour didn’t move around much and when the crowds hit, the screaming whippet had his line of sight blocked.
I had thought that not allowing the public to bring their own pets might have cut the numbers, but it certainly didn’t appear to matter. It was pretty much packed both days, which has prompted the organizers to look at expanding it to the whole Tradex building for next year.
The Fireworks Whippet Crew were in fine form for this affair. There were so many babies to be kissed... they were the best ‘cause they usually had some sort of food item on their faces and also there was quite often some sort of food item in the stroller! Daltrey managed to pin one young girl to the floor and give her braces a
thorough cleaning. Thank heavens both she and her mom appreciated the silliness of it all! Although, there were a few in the crowd who looked a bit queasy at the sight of it! Daltrey also took a strong liking to a young man in a wheel chair, giving him one of his signatory whippet hugs. The people were so impressed by the outgoing nature of the breed. A great many of them think that because of their tail and ear set that they are nervous and aloof.....not! I was continually cautioning people that if they crouch down to the dogs’ level they will be pinned to the floor by these “nervous and aloof” sighthounds. We were able to “rotate” our resident whippets so we always had fresh ones for the meet and greet. One of the perks of living close to the venue! It is always interesting to me how different my girls are from the boys at these events. The girls are all excited about the public for
Whippets at the first Annual Pet Lovers Expo Feb 16 - 17, 2013 Tradex, BC
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the first hour or so and then retreat to the crates or attempt to access the stored treats from the booth beside us. The boys are always at the end of their leashes with that “Pet the dog please” look on their faces pretty much for their whole shift.
I did manage to take a bit of a break to have a quick look around at the other exhibits. My winner for most entertaining went to the rabbit agility people. Such fun to watch the bunnies make their way around the various jumps and the teeter. There was a corral set up at the other end of the building so the public could receive training tips for their equine friends. There were llamas, goats, and little pigs on display. There were the usual food, toy, and accessory booths as well as some pet friendly resorts. While I didn’t get to take part, there were some seminars on pet first aid and nutrition. The rescue and placement groups were well represented: reptiles, rabbits, cats, and exotic and wild birds. The canine groups included Hug-A-Bull, the bully breed rescue and information people, and our favourite racing greyhound placement bunch.
I was a bit disappointed at the low numbers of breed clubs participating but very proud that our National club supported this endeavour. Breed clubs need to get their faces out there to let the public know we don’t own a bunch of “in-bred, unhealthy freaks”. We, as owners of purebred dogs, need to take that little extra time to let ourselves be approachable by the general public whether at a show, performance event, on holiday, or just in our daily lives. As I write this, Howard and I are on holiday on the Washington coast with our 7 whippets. You can well imagine that this creates a bit of a stir in the campsites. Sort of a “Circus coming to town” thing! We always welcome people to pet the dogs and answer their questions. I try to impart as much information as I can in the space of a short conversation in the hopes that this will have them view purebred dogs and their breeders in a better light.
So.... the Pet Lovers organizers are already planning for next year and we are hoping to take part in this event again. A good time was had by the Fireworks Whippet Information Crew and their human helpers yours truly, Barb Barclay, husband Howard Wirsch, and good friend Linda Johnston. WW
BOB from the classes over two specials at just under 18 months.
Bred by Brenda J. Malick and Blair J. Shinski Co-owned by Chris Gover and Blair Shinski, Shown by Blair Shinski.
Aytonfield’s (Kindred) Devonshire Rules - CHAMP
Blair Shinski [email protected]
I’ve been asked to write an article on whippets in flyball. A subject of which I have mixed emotions. On one side of the coin, I’m very proud of the breed’s speed capabilities that have definitely contributed to changing the sport…
Flyball started out so that just about anyone with a dog, preferably liking a ball, could play… over the time I have been involved, since about 1993, and possibly being one of less than 3 people with whippets playing in Canada, the numbers have swelled to a strong couple of dozen in Canada and at least three times that many in North America, becoming a strong back bone in producing the “too many to count” in the “sport puppy” mixes the sport has created, which is the other side of the coin.
Most people that coveted the whippet’s speed were not, and some still aren’t, lovers of my breed. In fact, what pushed the sport puppy mixes was the troublesome aspects of the breed. They don’t really enjoy repetition, some had issues (especially those with poor fronts) in learning the swimmer’s push off the box or most love racing/jumping over the hurdles but needed more instruction as to catching a ball. Most of the general population involved in the sport were used to the drive, willingness and instantaneous of border collies and grew frustrated with the hound’s ability to shut down quickly with too much push in the training requirements. I personally rooted for the frustration to win out because I hoped this would save the breed to over-population, but over time, there has been some great improvements to training and there are some wonderful running examples. In the East, there are some very fast teams with times of 15 secs, all having a whippet or two in the line up.
Most of the whippets I have seen in my small area of the sport (BC, Alberta-Sask some in Manitoba) come from strong racing/lure-coursing lines. Their speed is “usually” matched with strong chase tendency (so a longer training time to not cross over and “course” the competition, or kill it), higher energy levels making them not quite the on/off breed I remember living with, a higher separation anxiety frame of mind, more vocal and not so easily mixed in company with other whippets or even dogs, especially if they aren’t part of their pack. The few I watched course have more straight speed but are losing the breed ability to “drop and corner” as well as the whippets I watched in the 30 years I have been involved in the sport of lure coursing. Not huge detrimentals, especially since their owners seem to be prepared to live them, but enough changes that I personally have decided to take a break from the breed.
On the plus side, especially for the numbers in the sport, there are very few coming up in Rescue. The sport “breeders” seem to do a good job in placing or keeping their numbers, which makes me eternally grateful because I love the breed.
– Linda Smith
flyball
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About the North American Flyball Association, Inc.®
excerpts from the Official Rules of Racing, Corporate Policies and By-laws of NAFA, Inc.
Flyball got its start in the 1970’s when Californian Herbert Wagner developed the first tennis ball launcher. Subsequently, the new sport for dog enthusiasts was introduced in the Toronto-Detroit area by several dog training clubs. After a few small tournaments were held in conjunction with dog shows, the first ever Flyball tournament was held in 1983.
Flyball races match two teams of four dogs each, racing side-by-side over a 51 foot long course. Each dog must run in relay fashion down the jumps, trigger a Flyball box, releasing the ball, retrieve the ball, and return over the jumps. The next dog is released to run the course but can’t cross the start/finish line until the previous dog has returned over all 4 jumps and reached the start/finish line. The first team to have all 4 dogs finish the course without error wins the heat.
The North American Flyball Association, Inc (NAFA) was formed in 1985 by a group representing 12 teams from Michigan and Ontario. Interest and participation in Flyball has soared since its beginning and is now enjoyed throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and other countries. NAFA has over 16,000 registered dogs. Many teams run all 4 dogs through the course in less than 20 seconds while the NAFA record now approaches 15 seconds. NAFA tournaments are divided into divisions so that teams compete against other teams of equal abilities. All dogs including mixed breeds are eligible to compete and earn titles in NAFA sanctioned tournaments. Titles are earned via a point system based on the time it takes a dog’s team to complete each heat race.
Classes of Competition: Regular, Multibreed, Open, Veteran’s and Non-Regular.
Points: Each time a team races in a NAFA sanctioned Flyball tournament, their dogs earn points based on the following:
under 24 seconds: each dog racing in that heat receives 25 points towards a Flyball title / under 28 seconds: each dog receives 5 points / under 32 seconds: each dog receives 1 point
Titles: NAFA® will award a certificate of achievement and the title:
Flyball Dog (FD) - 20 points / Flyball Dog Excellent (FDX) - 100 points.
Flyball Dog Champion (FDCh) - 500 points, etc. up to Flyball Grand Champion (FGDCh) - 30,000 points. WW
www.flyball.org Scully
On My Own But Not Alone.
I was nervous this time travelling to England to attend Crufts this past
March 2013. I was going alone.
Starting in Oct 2012 I arranged tickets for flight, railpass, B&B bookings, show
tickets and collecting sterling silver.
Time leading up to March 2013 went quickly. Before I knew it, I was leaving
instructions (IF I DIE) for my husband.
I could see fear in his eyes. “She better not die” is what he was thinking.
Having to look after all my animals and things for two weeks was long enough.
I left home March 4th with tears and worry. Soon after, sadness left and
discomfort took over. With a lot of hurry up and wait and two flights from home
to Heathrow, it was hard on the body. In all it was approx 16 hours in transit from
my door to my first B&B door. Planes, trains and automobiles. Used them all.
I only made one error from not listening to instruction. I was to take train to
Birmingham International NOT Birmingham New Street. Live and learn.
It was only another 35 lb taxi ride and an extra 45 mins to B&B.
The Hollies B&B hosted by Paul in Solihull (6 miles from NEC) was very clean,
and comfortable. Two of the four nights all of us guests were woken by the fire
alarm. Alarming? YES! I had no idea where I was or what the siren was outside
my attic room.
After arriving later than planned, meeting my host, eating my sandwich from
the train station, I settled in my little room in the attic. Next morning after
breakfast took another expensive taxi ride into Solihull to shop. Wandering in
and out of the shops. The Bon Marche is now another favorite. Deals!!
Wasn’t going to Crufts till the next day.
Being escorted to and from the NEC by Eddie Bishop (a guest at same B&B) in his
car was fun. He was a ring steward for the four days at Crufts. We got on so well.
So many laughs. He just turned 70. I was turning 50 the next day. It was a privilege
and honour to be with him. A real gentleman and excellent host. Wasn’t the plan,
but he invited me to be his guest and travel companion.
Our days were long and full. He worked all day and I shopped and worked in the
JR Whippet Rescue stall for one of the days.
We picked up two of his friends at the Birmingham airport from Norway. Those
two women and I with Eddie met each eve and went for dinner. Eddie introduced
me to one of his fellow stewards, Kim Lathaen. A woman with little ears and
bright eyes. A real gem. Got to know this woman one morning over coffee (she
bought) at the Eukanuba booth. She put a gift bag together for me of articles
and magazines including Our Dogs which Kim writes for. She is a good listener.
Thoughtful without trying. Just wanted to share her world. Multi talented
farm girl.
Our nights were late and our mornings were early. My first day at Crufts started
at 7am. Stewards start early. I had coffee, got my bearings, left Eddie and headed
straight for the whippet ring. Sitting at ring side within inches of whippets all day
long........yum. After awhile I settle down and relax. I am there. It is easy to get a
seat near the table. I prefer to be up close. Most dogs are handled by their owner.
I admire each. I never remember names or placing. I do remember feet, teeth, and
look in the whippets eyes. Each and every one takes a glance at the audience and
smiles. Really. They are personable and proud.
Whippets everywhere. In the ring, on the table, on the benches, in the audience,
on knees. My knees! People were so kind and trusting to let me hold their dogs or
keep them close while they ran off to pee or get something. I was in bliss. I know a
few owners, being there before and visiting.
Crufts 2013 - an Overseas Visitor’s View
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After the third busy satisfying day at Crufts, my next hosts, Richard and Lilah
Wainman (Laguna Whippets) loaded me into their car with two other women
that had been working at the show, my luggage and big tired smiles.
We had a pub dinner on the way home to Ross on Wye. Richard and I celebrating
our birthdays. Him 81. Me 50.
At their home I hiked with whippets and recovered from the busy first four days.
I was then turned over to Sarah Derby (Nipalong Whippets). Lived with Sarah
(Gloucester) on her farm for the next few days. The parents and sisters to my
whippets are there. Spent time doing farm chores, driving to a horse sale, feed
store, hiking, visiting with whippet and pony people.
The whole time I was in UK the weather was nasty. Cruel! We had it all.
I never warmed up. Snow, sleet, hail, heavy rain and below zero temps. Awful.
My experience of this holiday was rewarding in that I did it alone. Complete
strangers come into my life and don’t leave. I don’t want them to. They are the
reason I go back. They are being gracious hosts for Crufts and UK and don’t
even it know it! The show is a full four long days. You can buy catalog and show
program on the day. 8lbs each. Those two books have all the info you need.
Arriving by bus from close by towns is easy, taxi, or hitch a ride with other guests
heading in the same direction.
The NEC (National Exhibition Centre) in Birmingham is so large other events
are going on in other buildings. Don’t plan on car park unless you are fit and
able to walk long distance. Shuttle buses run every few minutes to different lots.
But if your arms are full and you have bad legs, make other plans.
Cost for admittance to show each day as a spectator is 14lbs.
Coat check is the first thing to locate. With rain gear and all my purchases, it is
nice to unload and walk around with both hands free. I met so many folks again
with the same interest.
Over 400 vendors indoors. Early morning is easy to get around to booths.
Later in the day, you can hardly move. Full of people, strollers, wheelchairs, dogs!
Very tight. Plan your route with the show program. Full of maps and the layout
and location of booths.
In 2007, four of us overseas visitors were treated like royalty. We received special
tags and badges in the mail ahead of time. A coat room with tables and chairs.
You could put your feet up and rest. Served tea and biscuits on real china by sweet
older lady volunteers. A coat check in the same area guarded all day by another
volunteer. You could use the spotless washroom, leave your shopping bags with
coat and have some tea. Connect with your friends. It was a comfortable place to
recharge and collect information. Magazines and notices for travellers. A bulletin
board so we could leave notes for friends during day. Sit with other overseas
visitors. I am a shopper and do buy stuff. I also appreciate the little extras.
In 2010 and 2013 that feeling was gone. There are coat checks in all the main
entries and lots of clean washrooms. But I never found a quiet place to sit and put
all my things away. I am willing to tip and or pay for the use of a room with others
in the same boat.
This year I noticed a sandwich board pointing to a door for Judges and Overseas
guests. Nowhere did I find or was given a token to be let in. I looked in. It was bare.
Bigger than a Broom Cupboard, mind you. Did not feel welcome or right going in.
Felt like I was imposing. All those judges didn’t want us invading their privacy and
quiet time to reflect. They would like a place to relax in peace without the public.
I realize there are thousands attending the show. Out-grown the formalities of
greeting guests.
I took it for granted it would always be like it was in 2007.
I am only one guest and wanted to speak. I will attend Crufts again in 2016.
I won’t expect the real china and biscuits in the Overseas Lounge. I will look for
my new friends for chuckles and coffee.
Love and thank you to those who made me feel so welcome and appreciated
while visiting the UK and attending Crufts. WW
~ Sally Forseth
Unofficial point system based on NWCC system, compiled by Laura Baratta. Obedience points are based on CKC scores earned in the Novice, Open and Utility classes. Rally Obedience and Agility points are based on CKC scores earned in the Novice, Intermediate and Excellent classes.
Obedience Score Novice Open Utility Rally/Agility Score Novice Intermediate Excellent
200 8 9 10 100 8 9 10198 - 199.5 7 8 9 98 - 99 7 8 9195 - 197.5 6 7 8 95 - 97 6 7 8190 - 194.5 5 6 7 90 - 94 5 6 7185 - 189.5 4 5 6 85 - 89 4 5 6180 - 184.5 3 4 5 80 - 84 3 4 5175 - 179.5 2 3 4 75 - 79 2 3 4170 - 174.5 1 2 3 70 - 74 1 2 3
N A M E O W N E R P T S ( # O F Q U A L I F Y I N G S C O R E S )
CKC Obedience 1 Clearhounds Pell Mell* Darbyshire 124 (20)
2 Avalonia Audacity Bound* Quance 9 (2)
Avalonia Muddy Waters* Quance 9 (2)
4 Aikerskaill Criminal Intent* Dvernichuk 4 (1)
CKC Rally Obedience 1 Clearhounds Jim Key* Darbyshire 31 (4)
2 Clearhounds Pell Mell* Darbyshire 19 (2)
3 Lorricbrook Real Sage* Gomes 18 (4)
4 Aikerskaill Gracie Go for Gold* Bjorklund, Clark 11 (3)
5 Devonair’s Quinn* Dansereau, Dansereau 9 (2)
6 Shamasan Devonair’s Dale* Dansereau, Dansereau 8 (2)
7 Oceans Song of The Sandman* Purewall 5 (1)
8 Baccarat Wheatenridge Gem* Fulton 4 (2)
9 Kamada’s No More Pending Dreams* Juzkiw 2 (1)
CKC Agility 1 Ragtime Mauna Loa* Smith 90 (9)
2 Ocean’s Song of The Sandman* Purewall 78 (10)
3 Ocean’s Seeking The Gold* Purewall 69 (8)
4 Tarapaca Windchase Desert Rose* Hopkin 46 (6)
5 Devonair’s Quinn* Dansereau, Dansereau 43 (6)
6 Tcs Zoomerang* McNiven 42 (5)
7 Tcs Jammin at Your Quebecncall* Ivanitz 10 (1)
T O p 1 0 2012 ObedieNCe, RAlly ObedieNCe ANd AgiliTy
final
* Canadian owned
GRP 1st GRP 2nd GRP 3rd GRP 4th BIS Total Points
1. Ch Lorricbrook Fascination 1 2 3 0 0 160
2 Ch Lorricbrook Fascinator 2 2 2 2 0 107
3 Ch McCartney’s Gone Platinum 2 2 0 0 0 82
4. Ch Aikerskaill Special Moment 1 2 0 1 0 76
5. Ch Harmony’s Dreamwindz Ally Oop 0 0 1 1 0 58
6. Ch Chalamar Brindle Pinafore At Tooet 2 1 0 0 0 49
7. Ch Manorcourt’s Set Precedent 1 0 1 1 0 43
8. Ch Aikerskaill Celebration 0 0 1 1 0 40
9. Ch Parfait’s Tall Dark And Handsome 0 0 0 0 0 25
10. Treadway Undisclosed Desires 0 0 0 1 0 24
unofficial results from www.canuckdogs.com (Rankings are based on Breed, Group, Specialty Best of Breed & Specialty Group wins at Canadian Kennel Club shows and are not an official CKC record of points or wins.)
Conformation Standings BOB pts as of April 15, 2013, Breed pts as of March 11
Night of the Living WhippetColors (Ch Counterpoint Winning Colors) has always been the most orally fixated dog we have ever had. If you recall, she was the one who went out into the garage and came back in proudly carrying a travel iron. Our dogs all have their own crates, but the doors are seldom shut. While everyone (except me, sob) were in Oregon, we just happened to look in Colors’ crate. This time she had the carving knife from up on the counter. I’m not sure what her plans were, but from now on we are going to sleep with our door shut tight. We think she might have watched Silence of the Lambs.
John Ross
NWCC 2013B R I T I S H C O L U M B I AAdley, Carole & Darien, Hilerica, Parksville, BC, 250-594-4966 [email protected]
Ainsworth, Doug, Grand Forks, BC, 250-448-1984, [email protected]
Bakes, Sheri, Vancouver, BC, 604-723-6103, [email protected]
Baratta, Laura, Stormhold, Aldergrove, BC, 604-625-8654, [email protected]
Blinch, Paulette, Icatcher, Prince George, BC, 250-964-1429 [email protected]
Buchholz, Steve & Linda, Swiftsure, Aldergrove, BC, 604-856-5660 [email protected]
Evans, Malinda, Squamish, BC, 604-898-4581, [email protected]
Forseth, Sally, Victoria, BC, 250-744-1291, [email protected]
Gaull, Margaret, Delta, BC, 604-594-6503, [email protected]
Gover, Chris, Victoria, BC, 250-415-0889, [email protected]
Hawkey, Colleen, Richmond, BC, 604-290-8296, [email protected]
Hutchison, Carolyn, Momentum, Sidney, BC, 250-654-0170 [email protected]
Juzkiw, Janet, Covenstead, Grand Forks, BC, 250-442-2400, [email protected]
Kerfers, Ellen, Maple Ridge, BC, 604-460-8716, [email protected]
Leinbach, Lorna, Sailaway, Surrey, BC, 604-536-0484, [email protected]
Lyttle, Gale, Galeforce, Bowen Island, BC, 604-947-0101, [email protected]
McArthur, Glenys, Victoria, BC, 250-474-5620, [email protected]
Nealy, Anne, Vancouver, BC, 604-985-8601, [email protected]
Orson, Beth & Elner, Robert, Wenlock, Vancouver, BC, 604-325-0915 [email protected]
Roccas, Shey, Chilliwack, BC, 604-846-6826 [email protected]
Shinski, Blair, Victoria, BC, 250-479-5818, [email protected]
Stritychuk, Janet, Aldergrove, BC, 604-856-0744, [email protected]
Szabo, Nancy, Peter, Jennifer, Emily, Maple Ridge, BC, 604-467-7069 [email protected]
A L B E R T ABadick, Carla and Susan, Nasusa, Calgary, AB, 403-451-9877/403-246-2515 [email protected]; [email protected]
French, Sandra, Manorcourt, Bittern Lake, AB 780-672-9931 [email protected]
Kurpershoek, Richard & family, Calgary, AB, 403-607-1732 [email protected]
LeJeune, Karen, Red Deer, AB, 403-318-3358, [email protected]
MacDonald, Jean, Edmonton, AB, 780-439-0520, [email protected]
Maxwell, Lenna, Maxnme, Stettler,AB, 403-916-4554, [email protected]
McNeil, Eileen, Calgary, AB, 403-274-5613, [email protected]
Nordstrom, Susan & Alyssa, Lynallan, New Norway, AB, 780-855-2278 [email protected]
Rossetti, Robert & Wendy, Stirling, AB, 403-382-9664 [email protected]
Smith, Linda, Huntress, Edmonton, AB, 780-488-4088, [email protected]
Taphorn, Trudy, Counterpoint, Busby, AB, 780-967-2754 [email protected]
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S A S K A T C H E W A N / M A N I T O B ADvernichuk, Janet, Regina, SK, 306-586-4631, [email protected]
Fast, Diane, Lorette, MB, 204-878-9761, [email protected]
Marcus, David & Lindey, Rob, Aikerskaill, Niverville, MB, 204-388-4076 [email protected]
Morton, Ivy, Coolquay, Francis, SK, 306-245-3499, [email protected]
Ross, John & Lynn, Counterpoint, Vanscoy, SK, 306-382-6224 [email protected]
Samuel, Lynne, Winnipeg, MB, 204-783-5863, [email protected]
O N T A R I OAllard, Paul & Pedro, Steve, Freckashpeng, Winchester, ON, 613-774-5767 [email protected]
Burch, Lorraine & Gary, Jetstream, Carlisle, ON, 905-659-4499 [email protected]
Carter, Valerie A., Stratford, ON, 519-271-9062, [email protected]
Cronyn, Stacey, Navan, ON, 613-429-0404, [email protected]
Dansereau, Heather & Everett, Devonair, Hamilton, ON, 905-659-1188 [email protected]
Dansereau, HJ, Hamilton, ON, Devonair, 905-659-1188 [email protected]
Darbyshire, Kate, Winchester, ON, 613-448-3266, [email protected]
Eedy, Kym & Michael, North Bay, ON, 705-494-9219, [email protected]
Fulton, Wendy, Scarborough, ON, 416-699-5029, [email protected]
Gartlan, Steve & Irma, Alliston, ON, 705-435-4854, [email protected]/ [email protected]
Jamieson, Roberta & James, Lepus, Codrington, ON, 613-707-3088 [email protected]
Larsen, Linda, Rollinda, Thunder Bay, ON, 807-577-7850, [email protected]
Mayor, Pamela, Orleans, ON, 613-834-7940, [email protected]
Morris, Mary, Azure, Chatsworth, ON, 519-794-3303 [email protected]
Poissant, Richer, Ottawa, ON, 613-410-3236, [email protected]
Rusticus, Laurie, Vrymeer, Thomasburg, ON, 613-478-1402 [email protected]
Tinsley, Jeannette, Eireloom, Consecon, ON, 613-394-5430, [email protected]
Wright, Debbie, Touchstone, Athens, ON, 613-924-2472 [email protected]
Q U E B E CBoulinguez, Jo-Ann, Interlude, Quebec City, QC, 418-666-8785 [email protected]
Dyer, Chris, Ste-Marie-Madeleine, QC, 450-584-3951 [email protected]
Mailloux, Pierre & Carole, Bromont, QC, 450-534-5142 [email protected]
U S AArthur, Mary Beth, Marial, Milwaukee, WI, 414-355-4776, [email protected]
Dorsey, Jeanette, Treadway, Monroe, WA, 425-512-0515 [email protected]
Downing, Mary, Whimsy, Monroe, WA, 360-805-5620 [email protected]
Hopperstad, Christine, Alcyon, Seattle, WA, 206-322-5872, [email protected]
Lee, Harriet N., Winsmith, Charlottesville, VA, [email protected]
Levine, Beth, Serendipity, Sultan, WA, 425-609-1887 [email protected]
Lynch, Donna, Hamrya, Westport, MA, 508-636-0705 [email protected]
McMahon, Patrick J. , Westmeath, Carthage, MO, 815- 527-2662 [email protected]
O’Toole, Donna, Santa Ynez, CA, 805-688-2361, [email protected]
Weller, William & Lynn, Onyxx, Newbury Park, CA, 805-498-9944 [email protected]