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Pages 76-100 A special thanks to Carola Baranek of Wynmor Whippets for this great historical piece. BROADSTRIDER'S KINETICIST "Libby" is pictured at 4 months of age winning Match Group 1 in Littleton, Colorado. Congratulations to 1986 specialty winning 3/4 brother and sister Ch. Carbeth Reason To Believe and Carbeth Jersey Girl.
A 1987 breeding of our specialty winners Ch. Broadstrider's Local Hero and Ch. Aymes N Raybar's Landaluce is planned. Inquiries invited. Breeder/Owners: Doug & Ruth Broadfoot P.O. Box 767, Elizabeth, CO 80107 (303)646-4959 STONEY MEADOWS new CH. Cragsmoor S.M. Pussy Willow ( Ch. Stoney Meadows Magnet x Ch. Rimskittle Seapuss)
Stoney Meadows Whirlpool and Stoney Meadows Ripple (Ch. Rimskittle Stoney Meadows Riptide x Stoney Meadows Royal Snow) Best in Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes at the Southern Specialty, October 26, 1986 - Judge Sandra Jones. Ripple went on to Reserve Winners Bitch - Judge Norman Ellis. Mrs. W.P. Wear Enterprise Farm Cecilton , MD 21913 (301) 275-2040 AWC Eastern Specialty The 1986 AWC Eastern Specialty weekend began on Friday, May 30th at the Fiesta Motel with a seminar sponsored by Borden. The topic was "Nutritionally Induced Eye Problems" and was presented by noted Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Dr. Seth Koch and Mrs. Pricilla Benkin. The program provided much discussion among the breeders present. Dinner followed at which the "Whippet Tapestry" , made and donated by Mary Woulfe, was premiered. Needless to say, it was the talk of the evening and was won the following day by Richard Koch, at a drawing held after judging. We are indebted to Mary for her time and skill in making that lovely treasure. The proceeds of the raffle helped defray the Specialty expenses. Saturday, May 31st found 153 whippets and "their people" gathered at Ambler, PA for the Specialty show. The weather was fantastic, the food fabulous and there was great cameraderie! From the 42 entered in Sweepstakes, Judge Iva Cottrell Kimmelman awarded Carbeth Reason To Believe Best In Sweepstakes from the 6-9 Puppy Dog class. The Breed was judged by Magnus Hagstedt of Stockholm, Sweden. His eventual winners were: BOB-Ch. Delacreme de la Renta, BOS-Ch. Saxon Shore Flash Dance, WD-Carbeth Reason To Believe and WB, BOW-Can.Ch. Ashgrove Aphrodite. Much to whippet fanciers' delight, "Oscar" went on to win the Hound Group - it seems to be coming a tradition at Huntington Valley ! The 1987 Specialty will again be held in conjunction with the Huntington Valley KC All-Breed show on May 30, 1987. The breed will be judged by Mrs. Lorraine Groshans and the Sweepstakes will be judged by Mrs. Joan Goldstein. The George Washington Motor Inn will be our Specialty Headquarters this year. On Sunday, May 31st there will be a NPR race meet just outside of Somerville , NJ on the Bridgewater Township Fairgrounds. For race information, contact Rich Briscoe, 705 Orange Avenue, Cranford, NJ. For further Specialty information, contact Harriett Nash Lee, 14 Oak Circle , Charlottesville, VA 22501 Winsmith
MIKATER WHIPPOORWILL EVE (Ch. Whippoorwill Tanzanite x Ch. Allerei's Bolero) "Knocking on the door" from the Puppy Class at the AWC Supported Entry at Somerset Hills. Eve and her sister, Mikater Whippoorwill Noel, are both pointed as puppies and will celebrate their Christmas Eve birthday well on their way to their championships. We are delighted with the quality being produced by Ch. Whippoorwill Tanzanite (see Pedigree Section) and are looking forward to more of his youngsters in the ring in 1987. Harriett Nash Lee 14 Oak Circle , Charlottesville, VA 22901 (804)295-4525 HALMARQUE WHEN YOU CARE ENOUGH TO SHOW THE VERY BEST
CH. HALMARQUE'S AFTON (Ch. Alcyon Argyle x Ch. Raybar's Angela, F.Ch.) AFTON'S LATEST GROUP WIN: DULUTH K.C. NOV.9, 1986
CH. HALMARQUE'S AFTER ALL (Ch. Plumcreek Key to the City x Ch. Halmarque's Afton) Afton 's Other Kids: Halmarque After Darque - major pointed Halmarque Forever After - major pointed Halmarque After Autumn - Sweepstakes B.O.S. - Supported Entry Halmarque Ryal After Taxes - B.O.B. from puppy class
Amir Introduces Amir's Magic O'Sangaree (Ch. Khiva's Show Stopper x Ch. Farvel Fair Lady O'Sangaree)
"JAKE" Breeders: Karen Schechterle and Frederica Page FLASH!! - Finished with four 4-point majors at 8 1 / 2 months of age! BETSY and JIM PRIOR 803/366-8855 1609 ELDER WOOD ROAD , ROCK HILL, SC 29730
The Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Association is alive and growing with more than 75 members from all parts of the southeast. 1986 has been a good year for MAWA and we thank our President, Frances Hembree who has given 3 years of much of her time to make us what we are today. The events sponsored by MAWA and "BIG" wins by members are far too numerous to list on one page. We are proud to say that wherever we go, people know there are Whippets in the south!! Again for 1987 we will host the Southern Specialty, along with a supported entry show and a lure trial the last week-end in October. Our field committee is busy making final arrangements for 6 trials for 1987. The members match in August is always a highlight. We invite you all to come to Atlanta and if you live in the south, to join our group of Whippet lovers. For information, contact MAWA, % Ann Schoolcraft, Secretary, 2633 Old Norcross Road, Tucker, GA 30084. Pictured below are some of MAWA's members at the annual Christmas Party. We invite all to join us for next year's party in December.
GLENWOULFE
Ch. Elysian Flashdance Danny is shown winning the Stud Dog class at the A.W.C. Southern Specialty in October 1986 under Norman Ellis. His young son and daughter are our Glenwoulfe Mr. Dannyson and Glenwoulfe To The Manor Born. They were co-bred with Dr. Gray out of his lovely Elysian Best Wishes. Maurice and Mary Woulfe A-FEW WHIPPETS ELYSIAN . . . . est. 1962 CH. ELYSIAN GEORGIA PEACH
Peach not only does well in the SHOW RING, he LOVES the bunny.
HOUND-HILL PAUL SCARLETT 1973 - 1986 My friend, Do not say good-by, But in some brighter place, Bid me good morning. ELYSIAN . . . . est.1962 PRETTY IS AS PRETTY DOES ! JOGINA'S COMET OF ELYSIAN, F.CH (Elysian Lion's Share x Elysian Sunday's Child) Comet is just a few points short of his LCM and his litter brother JOGINA'S TARUS OF ELYSIAN is just a few points short of his F.Ch. Both are owned and coursed by John and Regina Truitt. Other Elysian - bred STARS on the field include: 1. ELYSIAN MAM'SELLE, F.CH., by Elysian Summer Storm x Ch. Hound Hill Grayling. Owned by Pat Greenwald. 2. CH. KIRKLEA SHAMAN CHABLIS, LCM, by Elysian Summer Storm x Kirklea Pewter Plate. Co-bred with Larry Shaw. Owned by Richard Erdmann. 3. KIRKLEA FASHION PLATE, F.CH., by Ch. Elysian Peachtree Parade x Kirklea Pewter Plate. Co-bred with Larry Shaw. Owned by Pat and Sue Rooney and Larry Shaw. ELYSIAN . . . . est.1962 ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST CHAMPION ! CH. MAYHEM IRISH CREME ( Ch. Elysian Georgia Peach x Ch. Mayhem Appraxin Solo) "Bailey" was bred by Connie Bostic and Cal Perry, and is co-owned with Cindy Chandler and Connie Bostic. He finished with 3 majors, two 4-pointers! He is at stud to approved bitches. Contact Cindy Chandler.
THE GENETICS OF COLOR IN WHIPPETS by James R. Gray, MD The whippet breed is one of almost unique visual appeal. The shape of the dog is striking, the colors can be strong, and the athletic attitude of the best animals translates easily into an important part of the picture one sees. While functional, balanced structure and correct breed type are the most essential components of the breed, the 'cosmetics' can be important in competition, regardless of the words "color: immaterial" in the standard. The classic lines and silhouette of the whippet certainly should make the most impact visually, but one cannot ignore color and markings. Urgency and intensity of color is noticed before dull color; this is true in any design. Color contrasts in patterned dogs attract attention. With whippet competition at the extremely high level that it is today, it is almost necessary to have it all to place well. Correct breed type, soundness, proper temperament, characteristic movement and attractiveness are essential to any consistantly winning dog. Certainly good color, markings, and pigment can add to the competitive edge and can be the exclamation point to the breeder's statement. Incorporating consideration of color and markings into a breeding program based on more essential and important aspects of anatomy and function is not difficult to do. Color genetics in the whippet is fairly straight forward and easy to follow, if not terribly easy to explain. Since color is icing on the cake, so to speak, it can be shelved for a generation or so if necessary. Animals who have outstanding quality and structural details to contribute, but who lack color- attractiveness, are still very valuable and useful. Color intensity and 'flash' can be added in one generation provided one's gene-pool is not largely made up of dilute animals. The following discussion is not presented as a learned, scientific piece of work. The material is based solely on a rudimentary understanding of the genetics of canine color as published by Dr. C.C. Little, and considerable experience in 'mixing and matching' and studying results. There are nine gene-sites so far described that affect color and markings in the whippet. Three sites are 'fixed' in our breed. That is, there is only one gene (allele) extant for each site and all whippets have the same gene-pair at these sites. There is no variation, so these genes do not need to be considered in color planning. Of the remaining six gene-sites, two have to do with the distribution of dark (black) pigment. One of these pairs governs the extent of dark pigment distri bution over the surface area of the dog; the other pair governs the extent of dark pigment allowed in each hair. There are two sites that regulate two different types of dilution of pigment. One site governs the presence or absence of 'ticking' in white dogs. The last site governs the pie-bald, or parti-color pattern. All of these genes obviously interact and affect one another and the result is the grand array of colors and markings in our breed. The two gene-sites governing distribution of dark pigment are responsible for most of the ground color of the whippet. At both sites there are several possible alleles, but only two present in any given dog. At the first site, the dominant allele allows dark pigment distributed over the whole dog and black, or dark red-brown is possible as the ground color, depending on the genetic make-up at the other color-sites. Recessive to that is an allele that restricts the distribution of dark pigment so that lighter reds and fawns are possible. Recessive to both of those, is a third possible allele that allows 'wild' or 'agouti' distribution of black hair throughout a basically fawn coat. The other gene-site governing distribution of dark pigment limits the distribution of black pigment in the individual hair. The dominant allele at this site allows solid black hairs on the face of the animal, i.e. black masks. When the other pair of genes for ground color, described above, allows for red or fawn, and this dominant gene for black mask is present at this site, either singly or doubled, the animal will be a black masked red or fawn. Recessive to this black masking allele, is an allele that allows black pigment throughout the hair, over the entire dog. If present, and the gene pair at the first described site allows for distribution of dark pigment over the entire area of the dog, the ground color will be black. ("Mahogany" or "sable" is possible, but rarely seen in whippets. I have recently had a "mahogany" pup from two black parents. This color is frequently seen in Italian Greyhounds, and they are usually registered as "sable" or "sable and white".) Recessive to these alleles for full dark color, is an allele that allows "brindling", that is, presence of dark pigment in the hair only in certain areas of the dog's surface. The result is a striped pattern of dark hair against the lighter red or fawn ground color. For practical purposes, the "brindle" allele behaves as a dominant gene. It can be "carried recessively", i.e. not visually expressed, only in black animals. Recessive to these alleles is a fourth allele that restricts all dark pigment from the hair. If this allele is paired at the gene—site, the animal will be a clear red or fawn in ground color. Since this allele effects only the hair color, nose, lip and eye—rims can be black. The 'fine—tuning' of shades of red or fawn is much less well understood. Dilution (discussed later) will, of course, lighten color intensity, but the various shadings are thought to be controlled by "modifying factors", some of which may not be genetic. Actually, most of these mechanisms are simply unknown. There are two gene—sites that allow for dilution of color, two possible alleles, a dominant and a recessive, at each site. At the first site, the dominant allele allows for full pigmentation, while the recessive, if paired, dilutes all dark or black pigment to maltese blue. Little, if any, effect is seen in the red or fawn colors. Eye—rim and nose color can be diluted to dark grey and eye—color can be lightened to some degree. The recessive allele at the second gene—site allowing for dilution is very commonly seen in whippets today. There are few dogs that do not carry this recessive. The dominant allele here, again, allows for full intensity of color. The recessive allele, when paired, dilutes the red—fawn pigments primarily, but has little effects on the dark, or black, pigments. Noses, eye rims, masks, brindling, are usually dark, but the red or fawn ground color is diluted. They are lighter and have a 'flat' silvery or 'metalic' type of intensity. Eye color is affected by this type of dilution. There seems to be an attenuating effect as well, with eyes becoming increasingly lighter if dilute animals are bred together for several generations. Almost all dilute animals have a lighter brown ring in the iris, and those that are several generations dilute—bred, may have amber or gray eyes. Occasionally the eye color can be a clear blue and resemble the china eye. The true 'china eye' is a different genetic problem, however, and much less easy to control. There is speculation, and some evidence of a third allele possible at this site, recessive to both of the others. When paired, the red—fawn pigments are diluted to almost white and the black pigment is diluted to shades of brown. (I have seen three whippets from my bloodlines whose fawn markings were almost indistinguish able from the white; eye—rims, lip—rim, and nose were brown and the eyes were clear blue, changing to light brown at around 5 months of age.) Again, there are possibly many 'modifying factors' governing the limits of dilution. Some animals do not appear to be dilute at all, and yet produce as dilutes. In recent years, dilution has received a lot of negative press and the reasons escape me. Dilute pigment does not affect function, even vision, in any way. It can, however, affect proper breed type and character since our standard and, certainly, historical tradition, require the eyes to be dark. Color, other than eye-color, is strictly a matter of personal preference. Some dilute colors have an irridescent quality and are quite beautiful. First generation dilutes with only one dilute parent, usually have good dark eye-color, nose, and eye-rims, and cannot, to my eye, be faulted for color or pigmentation. Those breeders who have bred multi-generation dilutes have, often, not been clever in preserving correct structural type as well, and these sub-families are probably responsible for much of the negative thinking about dilution. One must always use dilute animals with care and judgement. They can certainly add to the beautiful array of desirable color, but there is always a risk of pigment loss to the point of fault. The other gene-site extremely important in our breed is that site governing white spotting. There are four alleles possible, but only one pair present in each animal. The most dominant allele is the one producing self-color, or solid color. Again, certain 'minus' modifying factors are usually operative and almost all self- colored whippets have very small amounts of white present, usually on toe-tips and chest, and perhaps a small white mark on the muzzle or neck. Recessive to self-color, the next allele is that for Irish-spotting. This pattern allows for a bit more white in specific areas, i.e. chest, feet, face, neck and tail-tip. The typically Irish-marked whippet may have a white collar, blaze, a white chest and solid white feet with 'stockings', and almost always, a white tail- tip. Again, modifying factors can restrict the white to the point that an Irish- marked dog may be difficult to distinguish from a self-colored dog whose modifying factors allow for some white in those areas. Recessive to those two alleles is the allele for pie-bald spotting, that allows for the full array of parti-color patterns. Typically, they appear to be white dogs with spots of color, although, genetically, they are colored dogs with areas of white. Usually, the colored areas cover the eyes and ears, and appear in somewhat saddle-fashion down the body. Actually, the pattern can vary in almost every way. There is a fourth allele, recessive to the others, that allows for extreme pie-bald spotting. When paired at the gene-site, dogs are produced that are all white with only very small areas of color appearing. The last gene-site operative for color genetics in whippets contains the genes for the presence or absence of 'ticking'. In other breeds this is defined as 'flecks' of color appearing on a white dog. In the whippet, these patches or 'flecks' of color appear to be mostly limited to the skin of the animal, and are visible through the overlying white hair, especially when the dog is wet. The dominant allele allows the presence of ticking, the recessive allele, when paired, produces no ticking. General Remarks That all these genetic influences on color and distribution of color interact is obvious. All of the 'rules' described can be affected by modifying factors, most of which are not known. The basic principles are reliable, the details are not so sure and there are always surprises (sometimes shocks!) in any breeding program. Several specific interests in color and markings concern us. Eye-rim pigment is specifically mentioned in the standard and, certainly, true whippet expression is compromised if eye-rim pigmentation is incomplete. Incomplete eye-rim pigmenta tion is seen only in dogs with white areas surrounding one or both eyes, that is in parti-color or extreme Irish-marked animals. Although the alleles for Irish-markings and pie—bald spotting allow for white areas, there seems to be no tight control for placement of these areas of white and no way to prevent white areas on the face. Given a white face, the genetic control over the development of eye—rim pigment is unknown. It is not related to intensity or dilution of the ground color of the dog and incomplete eye—rim pigmentation can occur in black and white animals as well as the palest fawn and whites. There are also important factors in growth and development, probably under partial genetic control, that govern the extent of eye—rim pigment development. Pups with little eye—rim pigment at an early age will extend that pigment for various lengths of time. The most rapid extention occurs in the first few months, but can extend up to about 18 months of age. In bitches, one often sees a 'burst' of extention following their first heat if it occurs before 18 months of age. Some breeders believe that feeding kelp, or other iodine—rich natural foods, may aid eye—rim pigment development. In any case, waiting—it—out can be a nerve—wracking experience! Incidently, pigmentation of the 'haw' or nicotinic membrane of the eye seems not to be under any specific genetic control. Clear unpigmented haws occur randomly on one or both eyes of dogs of any color or pattern and are not necessarily associated with white faces. The pigment problem leading to true 'china' eye is much less well studied, and even less well understood. China eye does seem to be associated with white faces, but can occur in dogs who have color around the eyes. China eyes often occur singly, that is, one eye will be light blue, the other dark. An eye can be partially blue, that is, a small or large light blue area can occur in an iris that is normally pigmented and dark, much like a merled eye seen in a Collie or Shetland Sheepdog. (The merle gene, per se, does not occur in whippets) The entirely blue eye or china eye is a breed disqualification. The 'partially' blue eye, not technically a china eye, must, in my opinion, be considered a serious fault, but not a disqual ification. Fortunately, neither the china eye, or the partially blue eye, is often seen in any family or bloodline. ( I have had only one of each — both were closely related.) The other eye problems that are becoming of major concern, cataracts and PRA, do not seem to be associated with pigmentation in any way. Many breeders have color preferences and ideas exist linking color to specific anatomical or functional traits. There is no basis in genetic fact for this assoc iation. For example, many breeders think that all black whippets are small and fine— boned, or that all dilute animals have very light eyes. These kinds of associations simply are not true. It is true that dark self—colored dogs appear smaller than white dogs of the same size — simply a matter of optics and optical illusion. The placement of dark color on a parti—colored whippet can be distracting and can create illusions. A white brisket on a dark Irish—marked dog can give the appearance of lack of depth of body. Unfortunate color changes around the elbows, pasterns, or hocks can give the visual impression of faulty movement. Color and markings are just that: surface features that may have little to do with the basic quality of the dog, but have a great deal to do with the visual appeal of the animal and, for that reason, are important to consider in a breeding program striving to produce attractive, competitive animals.
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR FOUNDATION ! SOUNDNESS, BEAUTY AND VERSATILITY!
FROM THIS FIRM FOUNDATION, OUR QUALITY SHALL BECOME TRADITION ! — CH. STUD SERVICE — CH. BROOD BITCH — PUPPIES BY RESERVATION —
Am Can Ch. Ondega's Staccato (Ch. Hardknott Maestro of Bohem x Ch. Sherrons Let It Be For Ondega) Staccato finished her championship in 1986. Congratulations to Ch. Ondega's Alunite and Ch. Ondega's Andante on completing their titles this year
Ch. Ondega's Andante "Cody" is always shown by his owner and at the age of two is already
Delacreme de la Renta (Ch. Saxon Shore Amber Waves x Ch. Runner's Creme de la Creme) Multiple Group & A.W.C. Specialty Breed Winner
At barely three years of age "Oscar" is surpassing our greatest expectations as a sire, the true test of any great dog. He is already a Champion producer, the sire of a group winner, multiple breed winners and group placers, an A.W.C. Specialty Best In Sweepstakes winner and many major pointed get. All this and his oldest offspring are just 19 months of age! "Oscar" "He is a tall dog of immense quality and 'Whippet' stamped all over him. He is athletic, very much a thoroughbred stallion with clean—cut move ment, superb flowing lines and this great balance between elegance and strength. Among all those beautiful Whippets he stood out in the end as a star and winner."
"The B.O.B. winner CH. DELACREME DE LA RENTA captivated me from the moment I set my eyes on him. His beautifully flowing, long lines, a neck that has to be seen to be believed, his effortless and supple movement and his tremendous ring presence gave him the edge in an excellent class of champions. Yes, I did notice that he had his slight imperfections; so do all great dogs. It has often been said that the true mark of a great dog is in his offspring; he was the sire of my W.D. and R.W.B., the latter I predict may well surpass her sire on maturity."
Contact: DELACREME WHIPPETS "Oscar" is co—owned with Doris Bandoian, Yorba Linda, CA
Ch. Gold Dust's Fashion Plate "CHLOE" is shown finishing in a BIG WAY! She was Winners Bitch at the American Whippet Club Midwest Specialty under Mrs. Betty Stites. This win, as well as all her other wins (including a B.O.B. over specials), was from the Bred By Exhibitor class. CHLOE defeated over 100 other bitches to obtain her final points. She is always owner handled by Joan Goldstein. Co—bred by Joan Goldstein and Sue Abraham.
Ch. Gold Dust's Fashion Plate (Ch. Rollings Viktor x Gold-Dust's Limited Edition) Shown going Best of Breed over specials under hound breeder—judge Rhoda Winter Russell. Chloe was co—bred by Joan Goldstein and Sue Abraham. A spring litter is planned.
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