1989 American Whippet Club Annual Page Four

Welcome to the American Whippet Club

1988 American Whippet Club Whippet Annual

Pages 76 through 101

The results are undeniable.

1988

AWC National Specialty BOB: CH. BOHEM DELACREME DEMOISELLE
AWC Eastern Specialty BOB & Gr.4: CH. RINGMASTER'S GOLD FEVER WD: GOLD-DUST'S JOINT VENTURE

WB: BOHEM DELACREME CHEVROTAIN BlSweeps: SAXON SHORE FIREDANCE

AWC Western Specialty
AWC Midwest Specialty
AWC Southern Specialty
AWC Support - Houston
AWC Support - Ravenna
AWC Support - San Gabriel

BOS: CH. BOHEM DELACREME DEMOISELLE
WD: SAXON SHORE FLASHPOINT
WB & BlSweeps: SAXON SHORE FLASHBACK
RWD: SAXON SHORE GREAT BALLS O'FIRE
RWB: SAXON SHORE FLASHING LIGHTS
BOS: CH. BOHEM DELACREME DEMOISELLE
RWB: GOLD-DUST'S LET'S PARTI
BOB & Gr.1: CH. RINGMASTER'S GOLD FEVER
RWB: RINGMASTER'S RAGGAE
BOB & Gr.2: CH. BOHEM DELACREME DEMOISELLE
WD & BlSweeps: RINGMASTER'S CHARLESTON
BOB & Gr.1: CH. BOHEM DELACREME DEMOISELLE
WB: SHILO'S CARROUSEL
RWB: GOLD-DUST'S LET'S PARTI
BOS Sweeps: RAFINA WHIZ BANG
BOB: CH. CYGNET'S WATCH ME MS WHITNEY
BOS: CH. BARBADO TESTAROSSA
WD: ADAGIO'S RUDOLF SPITFIRE (1st show out of 6-9)

In 1988 alone, Oscar sired 13 American and 2 Canadian champions, 1 Best In Show winner, 2 AWC Specialty Breed winners, 4 Hound Group winners, numerous Best of Breed winners, and as we go to press, his daughter, Ch. Bohem Delacreme Demoiselle, is the #1 Whippet in the U.S. Congratulations to all and our deepest appreciation goes to the breeders who found Oscar worthy of your bitches and to the owners who realized each individual's potential. THANK YOU ALL!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL

IN 1989

From the Officers, the Board of Directors and the Entire Membership Left top: Emily Kahlstrom, Ellen Hammatt, Dave Burt, Sue Burt, Tom •

Hammatt, Karlene Kahlstrom, Dana Bosch, Barbara Nyby and Doris Bandoian.

Missing from photo are: Ann Billups, Pat Steiner and John Chittum.

JANUARY- An exciting weekend of AKC Shows - SCWA's Annual Independent Specialty and our Supported Entry on the following day.

JUNE- SCWA's AKC Sanctioned Match held in conjunction with our Straight Race and Lure Course the following day.

NOVEMBER- Thanksgiving Weekend: The Premier Lure Coursing Event in California, The Annual Turkey Run. SCWA traditionally hosts Sunday's Trial of this four-day event.

DECEMBER- Our Specialty Race, the Grand Finale of the racing year.

THE RACING SEASON BEGINS AND ENDS ON THE WEST COAST WITH SCWA's RACES

FEBRUARY - APRIL - JUNE - OCTOBER - DECEMBER

and SCWA hosts several Hunts each Coursing Season in Central California

OUR GOAL THE ENJOYMENT OF THE BREED FOR ALL ITS PURPOSES

NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT HER, SHE'S A

Ringmaster!!

"THE ULTIMATE GOAL, TO US AT RINGMASTER, IS TO HAVE THE MOST RESPECTED AND ESTABLISHED BREEDERS COME TO US FOR ADDITION TO THEIR OWN FINE STOCK, AND COMPLIMENT US FOR WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED."

Best of luck to AVA's littermates and to their owners exciting breeding plans for them, and for the future of this breed.
Ringmaster's Retrospect (Max Madger, Lorricbrook) Ringmaster's Raggae (Margaret Newcombe, Pennyworth)
Congratualtions to AVA's brother, Ch. Ringmaster's Charleston, who finished at barely a year with a Group I.
** Our newest litter is here by Ch. Surrey Hill's Houston Inquiries Welcome.

RINGMASTER
Paul & Sue Abraham 5615 North Poplar, Fresno, CA 93704 (209) 431-3321

Sire: Eng.Can.Am.Ch. Nevedith Up Town Guy
Dam: Can. SBIS Ch. Devonair's Frankly Rina, CD, Am.CD

Many thanks to breeder - judge Peggy Newcombe for his SBIS over top American and Canadian Champions. "Lovely balance, freedom of movement, excellent bone and front well filled in".

Thanks to breeder - judge James Gray for his BOS in Sweeps at the American Whippet Club Midwest Specialty. "Spectacular movement"

Mitchell is proven and is a sensible, gentle stud dog.

Heather & Everett Dansereau
R.R. #2, 1733 Centre Road
Hamilton , Ontario, Canada L8N 2Z7
(416) 659-1188

AmCan.Ch. Aymes N Raybar's Northwind x AmCan.Ch. Raybar's A Star is Born, F.Ch.

"Tiffany" is pictured winning Best in Sweepstakes at the Midwest Specialty (entry 140) on her first show weekend at 7 months. Not just another pretty face, she is also a keen runner. She will be spending the winter at home to do a little growing up; look for her next year, both in the show ring and lure coursing.

	Breeder / Owners: NORTHWIND Kay Nierengarten & Mark Shubert 5570 Chalstrome Drive, Saginaw, MN 55779

(Pictured at 11 months)

"WIZARD", owner-handled, has 11 points toward his Championship. Shortly after going BOW at the American Whippet Club Western Specialty, he picked up his first Best of Breed win. Currently in race training, "Wizard" will be seen on the race track and in the breed ring at the American Whippet Club National Specialty.

	VAHAN & DORIS BANDOIAN 6031 SUNKNOLL CIRCLE YORBA LINDA, CA 92686 (714)996-2782

(Saturn's Northern Star, F.Ch. x Wistwind's Morning Glory, CD, LCM)

A proven sire with major pointed get (see Pedigree Section), Amos has also proven himself in both the ring and the field. His pups possess his keeness for the chase, athletic ability, beautiful outline and soundness.

Amos and his brother, Wistwind's Eli, F.Ch., are shown winning the Brace Class at the 2nd Annual American Whippet Club National Specialty under judge Isabell S. Speight.

Amos was named Most Versatile Whippet at the July 4, 1988 Jersey Rag Racers Versatility Weekend. Eli, who was Best in Match under judge Cora Miller during the same weekend, was 2nd place overall to his brother. Both boys enjoy ORC and ARM racing and hope to do more of it in the next year.

WISTWIND

Greg & Carolyn Mountan 232 Schultz Lane, Latrobe, PA 15650 (412)539-2925

April 8&9, 1988 at the Sheraton Inn in Frederick, MD. 275 Whippets entered, making 421 entries: 96 class dogs, 104 class bitches, 38 specials, 42 non-regulars, 122 sweepstakes, 15 obedience, 4 jr. showmanship.

Judges: Mrs. Isabell Stoffers Speight (all regular and non-regular breed classes, Mrs. June Penta (sweepstakes), Mr. Ken M. Nagler (obedience), and Mrs. Ruth H. Zimmerman (jr. showmanship).

BOB - Ch. Bohem Delacreme Demoiselle (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Whippoorwill Sonatina). Owner: John Richardson. Breeders: Bo Bengtson, Mary Dukes & Barbara Henderson, VMD.

BOS - Ch. Hardknott Maestro of Bohem (imp.UK, by Ch Novacroft Madrigal x Ch Belinda of Hardknott). Owners: Barbara Henderson, VMD & Bo N. Bengtson. Breeder: Mrs. M.E. Bennett, England.

WD - Bitterblue's Loco Weed (Ch Aymes N'Raybar's Tumbleweed, FCh x Bitterblue's Ff ire and Ice, CD, FCh). Owner & breeder: Linda and Paul Garwacki.

RWD - Oxfords Wind Jammer (Ch Rolling's Viktor x Ch Oxfords Winds of War). Owner & breeder: Dianne Bowen. Agent: Pamela Stage.

WB/BOW - Stonteby's South Sea Pearl (Ch Mojo's Harvest Flame x Ch Stonsteby's I Told You So). Owner & breeder: Kristy Kenyon Davis.

RWB - Allerei's Santa Paula (Ch Surrey Hill's Houston, FCh x Ch Surrey Hill's Savannah). Owners & breeders: R.H. & J.M. Simonsen.

Best Puppy - Surrey Hill's Swing Time (Ch Highlight's Bold 'N Spectacular x Ch Surrey Hill's Savannah). Owners: Art and Janis Castle. Breeders: Karen and Carolyn Bowers. Agent: Karen Bowers.

Best In Sweepstakes - Whippoorwill Liberty (Ch Whippoorwill Overture x Ch Surrey Hill Silver City). Owners: B.L. Henderson, VMD and S.B. Davis. Breeders: B.L. Henderson, VMD and C. Bowers.

BOS in Sweepstakes - Mikater Whippoorwill 011ie (Ch Surrey Hill's Houston, FCh x Ch Allerei's Bolero). Owners: Suzanne & George H. Olmsted. Breeders: Suzanne H. Olmsted & Dr. Barbara Henderson. Agent: Kathleen Bowser.

'Select Awards' in the BOB competition were also awarded to WD, WB and to Ch. Chelsea Mesmerize, Ch Allerei's Ain't Misbehavin', Ch. Bohem Whippoorwill Jenny Lind, and Ch. Whippletree's Icy Hot.

June 4, 1988 with Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club show in Ambler, PA. 146 Whippets entered (44 class dogs, 68 class bitches, 28 specials, 7 non-regulars, 54 sweepstakes).

Judges: Mr. Allan Pepper, Canada (all regular and non-regular breed classes), Mr. Syl Rozny (sweepstakes).

BOB - Ch. Ringmaster's Gold Fever (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Gold-Dust's Limited Edition). Owners: Carey & Lori Lawrence. Breeders: Paul & Sue Abraham. Agent: Mary Dukes.

BOS - Ch. Lasma's Continental Divide (Ch Runner's He's The Continental x Ariami's Victory Sensation,

FCh). Owners: Isabell Speight & breeders. Breeders: Kris & Ray LaCroix. Agent: Christy Nelson.

WD/BOW - Gold-Dust's Joint Venture (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Gold-Dust's Satin Finish).

Owners: John Burger, MD & Joan Goldstein. Breeders: Joan & Bob Goldstein.

RWD - Unicorn Whippoorwill Ellington (Ch Whippletrees Raisin Cain x Ch Whippoorwill Precious Gem). Owner: Sue S. Geesler. Breeders: Dr. Barbara Henderson & Dee Berger.

WB - Bohem Delacreme Chevrotain (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Whippoorwill Sonatina).

Owners: Terry Taft & Mary Dukes. Breeders: Bo Bengtson, Mary Dukes & Barbara Henderson.

RWB - Locar's Inherit The Wind (Ch Locar's Dressed To Kill x Ch Locar's Chanel). Owner & breeder: Carol R. Curry.

Best In Sweepstakes - Saxon Shore Fire Dance (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Saxon Shore Heat-wave). Owner: Rebecca B. Vargas. Breeders: Daniel Lockhart & Barbara Pendergrass.

Best Junior in Sweepstakes - Surrey Hill's Celebration (Ch Whippoorwill Overture x Ch Surrey Hill's Silver City). Owner: Dr. Barbara L. Henderson. Breeders: Carolyn J. Bowers & owner.

July 29, 1988 with the Western Sighthound Combined Specialties in Santa Barbara, CA. 189 Whippets entered (66 class dogs, 86 class bitches, 32 specials, 16 non-regulars, 80 sweepstakes, 13 obedience).

Judges: Mrs. Michele Billings (all regular and non-regular breed class except Puppy Dogs 6-9 months & Veterans), Mrs. Barbara Rupert (Puppy Dogs 6-9 months and Veterans), Mrs. Sandra W. Frei (sweepstakes) and Ray Gates (obedience).

BOB - Ch Legacy's The Heat Is On (Ch Saxon Shore Amber Waves x Coastwind Calla Lily). Owner: Sandi Rolfe. Breeders: Sandi Rolfe, Richard Souza & Michael Dunham.

BOS - Ch. Bohem Delacreme Demoiselle (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Whippoorwill Sonatina). Owner: John Richardson. Breeders: Bo Bengtson, Mary Dukes & Barbara Henderson. Agent: Phoebe J. Booth.

WD/BOW - Saxon Shore Flash Point (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Saxon Shore Flash Dance). Owner: Doris Bandoian. Breeders: Daniel Lockhart & Tom M. Lockhart.

RWD - Saxon Shore Great Balls of Fire (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Saxon Shore Heatwave). Owner: Ann Gallup Marsh. Breeders: Daniel Lockhart & Barbara Pendergrass.

WD - Saxon Shore Flashback (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Saxon Shore Flash Dance). Owner: Daniel Lockhart. Breeders: Owner & Tom Lockhart.

RWD - Saxon Shore Flashing Lights (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Saxon Shore Flash Dance). Owner: Sally deBuque Smith. Breeders: Daniel & Tom Lockhart.

Best In Sweepstakes - Saxon Shore Flashback (see above).

BOS in Sweepstakes - Runner's Classic Continental (Ch Runner's He's The Continental x Martinique SS Shamrock, imp. Australia). Owners: Carolyn Darby & Gene Darby. Breeder: Isabell S. Speight. Agent: Lynda O'Connor.

August 28, 1988 with the Western Reserve Kennel Club show in Chagrin Falls, OH. 278 Whippets entered (99 class dogs, 135 class bitches, 40 specials, 14 non-regulars, 142 sweepstakes).

Judges: Mr. Michael J. Dougherty (all regular & non-regular dog classes and intersex), Mrs. Nadine Johnson (all regular & non-regular bitch classes), and Dr. James R. Gray (sweepstakes).

BOB (8, Group 2) - Ch. Bo-Bett's My Friend Ken (Ch Somerset Stop the Clock x Ch Misty Moor's Divine Pleasure). Owner & breeder: Carol A. Parker. Agent: Davin McAteer.

BOS - Ch. Bohem Delacreme Demoiselle (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Whippoorwill Sonatina). Owner: John Richardson. Breeders: Bo Bengtson, Mary Dukes & Barbara Henderson. Agent: Phoebe J. Booth.

WD/BOW - Affinity Windrose Kemo-Sabi (Ch Locar's Waterford x Affinity In A Heartbeat). Owners: Carol Jeulfs & Susan Kirkham. Breeders: Owners & Ruth Logue.

RWD - Aymes N Raybar's John Henry (A-Few Stone Mountain x Ch Raybar's On The Brink). Owner: Barbara J. Parsons. Breeders: Owner & Betsy Getz. Agent: Cindy Hatcher.

WB - Sporting Field's Unique Antique (Ch Plumcreek Chimney Swift x Ch Sporting Field's Bouquet). Owners: Mrs. James E. Butt & Dionne Butt. Breeders: Ralph Cardinale, C.K. Brooks & Mr. J. Butt.

RWB - Gold-Dust's Let's Parti (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Gold-Dust's Satin Finish). Owner: Sharon Sakson. Breeders: Joan & Bob Goldstein. Agent: Gale McCullough.

Best In Sweepstakes - Northwind's Lucky Star (Ch Aymes N Raybar's Northwind x Ch Raybar's A Star Is Born). Owner & breeder: Kay Nierengarten.

BOS in Sweepstakes - Devonair's Mitchell Frank (EngAmCh Nevedith Uptown Guy, imp.UK x Devon-air's Frankly Rina, CD). Owners: Mary-Jane Frank-Smith & breeder. Breeder: Heather Dansereau.

October 30, 1988 with Classic City Kennel Club show in Lawrenceville, GA. 94 Whippets entered. Judges: Larry T. Shaw (all breed classes), Mrs. Iva Cottrell-Kimmelman (sweepstakes).

BOB (& Group 1) - Ch. Ringmaster's Gold Fever (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Gold-Dust's Limited Edition). Owners: Carey & Lori Lawrence. Breeders: Paul & Sue Abraham. Agent: Mary Dukes.

BOS/WD/BOW - Barchet Maximum Overdrive (Ch Plumcreek Chimney Swift x Ch Morshor Cross The Water). Owners & breeders: Linda J. Johnson & P.D. Edwards, DVM.

RWD - TN Wood's Elysian Best Man (Ch Elysian Georgia Peach x Ch Elysian Sunday Best). Owners: Joan & Nelson Layne. Breeders: Owners & James R. Gray, MD.

WB - Elysian Oh, Suzannah, FCh. (Elysian Lion's Share x Mayhem A-Few Savannah). Owners: Chris Durance & James R. Gray, MD. Breeders: Connie Bostic & James R. Gray, MD.

RWB - Ringmaster's Reggae (Ch Delacreme de la Renta x Ch Gold-Dust's Limited Edition). Owner: Pennyworth Kennels. Breeders: Paul & Sue Abraham.

Best In Sweepstakes - Cherche' Take Me On (Ch Elysian A-Few Perrier, FCh x Elysian Oh, Suzannah, FCh). Owners: Glenda & Chris Durance. Breeders: Chris Durance & James R. Gray, MD.

BOS in Sweepstakes - Glenwoulfe Spring Breeze (Ch Aymes 'N Raybar's Tumbleweed, LCM x Glenwoulfe To The Manor Born). Owners & breeders: Mary & Maurice Woulfe.

1988 AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB
NATIONAL SPECIALTY

JUDGE'S COMMENTS

"SIMPLY SENSATIONAL, SPECTACULAR, SCINTILLATING, SIGNIFICANT, STAR-STUDDED SPECIALTY"

Overview of the judge, Isabell Stoffers Speight

There can be no greater honor than being invited to judge the second American Whippet Club National Specialty. To have been voted to this position by my fellow breeders is indeed a tribute to me that I will never forget - my appreciation to each and every one who voted and exhibited at this, the most outstanding of all judging assignments!

Before delving into the specifics of the show, I would like to make some personal statements about my judging and procedures. I am not one to "pre-judge", that is, try to imagine who will be entered. Conversely, I don't think about those who don't enter or aren't there! All my concentration is devoted to those who are entered and the delight to find exciting dogs to place. One can't be concerned with who didn't enter and why. After all, it is their loss, for, if you don't show, you will never know if you could have won!

On the same vein of thought, I try not to "fault judge" - however one's natural reaction is to note the minus points. When each class enters the ring, I instinctively look at the line up and mentally say - nice outline, good neck set, shorter coupled, well-balanced, and so on. Then, when they move as a group around the ring, I try to see the overall picture and analyze length of stride, use of rear, and what the topline does, mentally putting this with my previous observation. Sound hard?- well, sometimes it really is, especially in huge classes - thus the reason that I quite often moved divided smaller groups together.

The show headquarters and indoor show site was a lovely motel in Frederick, Maryland. A huge ballroom was the setting for our two day event, held April 8 and 9, 1988. The outstanding trophy table was a double tiered table displaying silver and Whippet oriented pieces. Chairs were set around an enormous carpeted ring. Here I must tell the exhibitors that the carpet - a bright burgundy with goldfish lines and a small figure done in a square - did cause some eye problems. As the dogs legs crossed the line/pattern, the color seemed to jump up at you. A distraction that my eyes had to adjust to accommodate.

I don't plan to review each winner in every class, as that would have to be a bit repetitious in dog terms and quite boring reading to everyone except the owner of the dog being mentioned. I will critique my class winners, some dogs I feel should be noted and , of course, my final decisions.

The first day, Friday, started with rain outside (oh, so lucky to be indoors) with the obedience dogs judging - 15 in all. Sweepstakes with 59 males was done next; then Junior Showmanship with an entry of four. Ho hum, you guessed it - I should have been able to sleep late, but not true. Who could have, when such a "once in a lifetime" event was about to happen to me.

The first class of 6 9 mo. puppy dogs was all of 23 larger than any other regular class. These are our winners of the future and such a sight to behold! The class just about circled the ring and, believe me, a lot of them didn't even look like babies. This might have been a disadvantage for those that did look immature, for as you all know, we are judging the dogs on that day not what we think they may be like when older! First place went to Lindenhall S.S. Ghostdancer, a brindle & white of some size, who, though tense, moved out with lovely side gait and kept his nice topline in movement. As stated, large dogs in this class, so I started right off by using the wicket. Four were measured and of those I placed two - one was second and the other fourth, and not placed lower due to size. Final note on this class - a lot of "sloppy" movers, I'm sure due to age and soft, undeveloped muscles. I also made a comment here on my tape recorder about the alarming number of straight pasterns and little cat feet, combined with very upright shoulders. But what a glorious class of puppies - truly very impressive.

The 9-12 mo. class had fourteen and again I measured and this time gave the only one measured the class. He was Gold Dust Dakota Kid, a very "up" and outstanding looking dark brindle & white with extremely smooth lines, but a lot of him overall (hope your finished growing, fellow). In this class, I placed a true blue & white fourth. He may have looked out of type to the onlooker, however he shouldn't be overlooked because of his different color. I simply said to myself, "what would he look like if a solid color" and, I admitted, "very pleasing" and totally sound!

The 12-18 class of ten was won by Konza's Co-Pilot, a brindle & white substantial dog with lovely free flowing movement. Novice class of only two, with first going to Marial's Palmeridge Dakota, a nice dark brindle & white dog. The second place was a large - I measured him in - fawn & white.

Bred-By-Exhibitor and true to form a beautiful class, I'm happy to say. First and my eventual Winners Dog, was a solid red brindle with white markings named Bitterblue's Loco Weed. Believe me, he doesn't fit his name for me. Although he did act up in the ring -just looked unsure of what was wanted of him. When he moved I know I must have smiled, for to me it was perfection, the ease with which he floated around the huge ring. What can I say; he stood over a lot of ground, yet was totally balanced - a pleasing head, dark eye and good ears, nice neck and topline and strong hindquarters. I feel this dog could really run! Fifteen dogs competed in this class and any of my placements could certainly take home the points.

A ring full of eighteen Open Dogs and my first place winner surprised me in several ways. I had divided the group, put my dogs to further consider up front, moved everyone again, stopped them and literally "picked from the middle of the pack"! A brindle & white dog, medium size, totally balanced and with nice pasterns and feet, sound and proper side movement, keeping a good topline. Am ir Topaz of Tee Gee Winston, a dog I'd never seen before, who proved later to be the only one entered sired by my Continental.

Winners Dog, as stated before, was the Bred-By who is certainly a strong dog that must catch your eye. He didn't win on his showmanship, as he acted up and decided not to pose, but this to me can't make him less worthy of the win. He is, I noted after seeing my catalog, just a year old, so I hope he doesn't body up any morewith maturity. Reserve, on the other hand, proved to also be young, and that explains the need for a bit more brisket and tightening of the shoulder blades. His bearing in the ring and lovely breed type did the winning. At any regular show, there wasn't a dog standing in my winners line up that couldn't have won the points.

Dinner and the general meeting of the AWC was held following a social get-together.

The next day all the bitch classes, veteran, stud and brood bitch, plus extended generation and the ARM classes, with my judging starting at 11:30 and finishing at a little after 7:00 p.m.

Again, as in the dog classes, the 6 9 mo. class outnumbered all other bitch classes, with 20 entered. Lovely quality and very pleasing to the eye with nothing large or coarse. First place was given to a typey and very sound fawn and white named Surrey Hill's Swing Time. She was also my eventual Best Puppy. This little girl shows much promise of a future winner following in the footsteps of her well-known dam, Savannah.

The 9-12 mo. class went to an outstanding brindle & white, with lots of substance, who kept slipping on the carpet, but moved very true coming and going. This was Whippoorwill Liberty - who I later discovered was Best in Sweeps. The second was strong competition; balanced and with a lovely headpiece and neck set, but was not in as good weight - Gold Dust's Let's Parti.

Again I had a beautiful class in the 12-18, looking of course more mature on the whole. First was Jade's Encore of Chehalem, a brindle and white, very balanced, medium size and elegant. I noted here that she greatly resembles one of my own bitches, Clairvoyant. All four placements were very close in this class!

Novice was a single entry, Konza's Calico Crisp, a solid brindle with white markings, who was acting frightened and rigid standing and moving. She might have done better with someone to follow.

A thrill to behold was my Bred-By-Exhibitor bitches, seventeen in all. I went for an extremely typey brindle & white, Sonsteby's South Sea Pearl, that I had seen on the West Coast, but never had my hands on, but what a stunner! Lovely expression and large, dark eye and arch to her neck. This bitch was showing up a storm and very happy with herself. Moved around the ring with great animation, but holding a nice topline. Again, all my placements could be winners. It's wonderful to see such strength in what should always be the best of all classes!

American Bred with eighteen went to a first and second of extreme similarity - both solid brindles with first being Wolfram Appraxin Bengala and second Wolfram Wynmore Bengal Lady. You guessed it, they were littermates, thus the similarity. First was slightly better in movement and a bit more elegant in headpiece, while the second had a better underline with a deeper brisket. Both top quality.

Again eighteen in number, my Open Bitch class was very lovely overall with many outstanding to choose from and my placements must have seemed out of type overall. First was a fawn & white, extremely sound, lovely expression, showy bitch in lovely condition, however, a shade thicker through the loin than need be - an explanation on this to follow. She was Allerei's Santa Paula , of proper size, large dark eye and very much a Whippet. My second place went to a smaller, shorter stationed, dark brindle & white, Morshor Majestic O'Willcare, using every inch ofherself in expression and movement, perhaps with a sweeter, angelic look. Third was different again, with a decided English look about her - very deep in brisket and great silhouette. She was a fawn saying "every inch of me is Whippet" and sure enough, who proved to be the very well known English Ch. Dyanne Dondelayo (a recent import to the States). Broader in backskull, but very stylish and I couldn't deny her just because of the difference. Greyfriar Enchantress O'Dun was fourth, a clean mover with a lovely outline but moved TOO FAST around the ring. I asked the handler to go slower, but I guess the dog is just accustomed to the extreme speed. Again, any of these could have won the points.

Winners Bitch was my Bred-By, who was literally "asking for it" the whole time - she just seemed to get better with each one I moved her with - it was truly her day! Her strongest competition was the lovely Open bitch, who due to a shade too much weight, wasn't able to hold up quite as well. She, of course, had just come from the rigors of the last class, however I did take this into consideration. I used her for Reserve and was then told that indeed she was in whelp, so that explains a lot.

In overall reviewing my classes before continuing, I would like to express some of what concerned me. SIZE, STRAIGHT SHOULDERS, STRAIGHT PASTERNS AND LITTLE CAT FEET; toplines that sloped downhill (like a Setter); stuffy, stocky dogs with thick necks; lack of second thigh, VERY short tails, and last, German Shepherd movement. With regard to straight pastern and cat feet, I find this alarming - what a shame to find an overall lovely dog and then see this present, which would make it virtually impossible for him to run. This is also true in the number of straight shoulders.

Also lacking, for such a large entry, was the presence of refinement; the definition of heads and chiselling and veining of the features that should be synonymous with our breed. Where are the lovely strong heads; where are the beautifully arched necks and toplines; where are the briskets to the elbow; the smooth flowing lines. Instead, I found over and over again, heavy, round (improper) bone; heads with small, slanted eyes, turned down (Roman) noses; "pencil" necks and dips behind the shoulder blade. Is our breed becoming chunkier - are we losing the dry, clean heads - what is happening to the underline - why the lack of eye size and almond shape? This is not what I'm looking for and I'm sure my judging reflected this. This positive side was the movement that I felt was greatly improved. Very few high steppers and only a few with weak rears; most fronts were pleasing.

On the the marvelous, old veterans and here I got a huge lump in my throat, for I had just that week lost my beloved
Charisma at 16 years, 4 months. Handsome and striking describes my first in Veteran Dog. He was the recent top Specialty winner, Ch. OBailee's Brittania, who moved out for all the world to see with presentation and spirit - all this after a near fatal injury to his shoulder. He and his owners are to be congratulated on a marvelous job of recovery.

Well, Veteran Bitches was another story, with the famous Ch. Morshor's Jai Baba going first and her daughter, Ch. Morshor's Royal Bid, a very close second. Your Mom out moved you and defied me to do anything else. Both looking great and Mom certainly not showing her eleven years when flying around the ring! She was loving every minute of being again.

ARM classes, with first in the dogs going to a striking brindle and white, Marial's Whitewater, a very competitive conformation dog, who in fact was in my American Bredand took second, which made him ineligible to compete for the Breed. What a shame! There was only one ARM bitch, Barje's Vixen of Satus, a solid red brindle who was also quite nice though substantial in size. (Measured 2 males - I did measure Diso out)

And then the Specials entered the ring - thirty-eight in all, with three move ups; two dogs and one bitch. So, with the Veterans, ARM's, and move ups there were forty-five dogs in the ring. Impressive - they completely circled the huge ring and of course there was no way of judging without cutting into groups.

After much competing and cutting, the field was narrowed down to one of the move-up males, Chelsea Mesmerize, from 12-18. Very aptly named, striking brindle & white that had great ring presence and a lovely mover - very effortless. I worked this dog and my eventual BOS, Ch. Hardknott Maestro of Bohem, along with a few others. The BOS is a brindle with white markings that I had never had the pleasure of judging. However, several years ago while judging in England, I had judged the dam and littermates - placing them well and being impressed with their quality. I was delighted to have him and felt he was correct from front to rear. Nicely bodied with depth of brisket that I want; filled in front with moderate bend of pastern; correct topline and hindquarter angulation; and moved sound. A dark eye and good head expression - balanced and hard to fault.

Ah, my Best of Breed- what a decision I had to make! It was narrowed down to three different type bitches - a brindle & white, Ch. Bohem Delacreme Demoiselle - a fawn & white, Ch. Allerei's Ain't Misbehavin - and a solid white, Ch. Whippoorwill Jenny Lind. Plus my Winners Bitch, who was definitely in the running right up to the end.

My hand pointed to Demoiselle after much competing. Elegance, showmanship, ease of movement, expression - standing over a lot of ground though of medium size. No exaggerations but very pretty in type and using herself beautifully. My type Whippet and saying to everyone watching "look at me, I'm proud and happy and everything that you could possibly want". So what more could I ask for? To my complete surprise, I found that she had been last year's RWB from the puppy class at the 1st National (judged by Betty Stites in her class, Doris Wear for Reserve). Here I must add that I had never seen her because I was judging the Australian Whippet Specialty when our show was held. She looks quite different from the only picture that was printed following the National win- well, that's natural, she has grown and matured and certainly lives up to what both judges thought of her at a tender age.

If I may regress on a personal note here, it is reminiscent of my Charisma, who was RWB from the 6-9 mo. class and BOS Sweeps at our Santa Barbara Specialty. Then came back the following May at the Western Independent Specialty and was BOW to finish under Peggy Newcombe. So great things may be in store for that beauty also!

Looking at my lineup of the three final winners, I felt there was a distinct similarity. Then I discovered actually there was a relationship to all three. BOS related through the dam to my Best. My Best related through her sire to BOW on the dam's side. And to further tie together the Breed and BOW, they are both great grand daughters of Ch. Runner's Our Own Charisma.

I gave Award of Merit rosettes to six very worthy final competitors, includingWinners Dog and Bitch. They were the move- up dog mentioned before, the two other bitches mentioned in competition to the end, plus Ch. Whippletree's Icy Hot.

The two final competitors in bitches made things very close right to the end. The fawn & white is lovely in type and movement (that's a great combination of strength) - perhaps a bit longer in body, therefore not as much arch of topline than the eventual winner. But what an appealing smooth overall bitch with such a lovely head expression and long, well set neck. Very reminiscent of the winner of the Open Bitch class. The white bitch is totally correct and balanced and certainly "my type". Lovely dark eye and again a sound mover, but she needed a bit more pizazz or animation to have done better. Both were the kind "I could take home", which is what judges are out there looking for in the lineup!

Following the multitude of photos were taken, we got to the banquet and awards of all the gorgeous challenge trophies in a packed house - the giant atrium was totally filled - very impressive. My apologies to the audience for choking up when my turn came to award the Bred-By-Bitch trophy (in the name of Ch. Runner's Our Own Charisma). It brought tears and I just couldn't speak and I'm sure most people there had no idea why I couldn't go on.

The show committee - especially Stacey Davis, Cathy Gaidos and Joan Frailey plus all my tireless stewards, each and every exhibitor, my sincere appreciation for this most memorable of all pleasurable judging experiences.

Postscript to the AWC National:

Charles Billings asked the question as to how many dogs I had judged with dew claws - because our standard doesn't mention their removal. In answer, I had two males in the whole entry. I think his point should be well taken - all the other dogs had cosmetic surgery and therefore could have been considered ineligible according to AKC as this does alter the appearance! (This in regard to our standard update)

Something that we should be aware of as breeders were the amount of quite short tails. Usually short tails with me are associated with shorter coupled dogs, but not so in this case. After all, it truly is the rudder on our breed and does perform a function when running or turning. Maybe we should pay attention to this now - check out the length on the bitch or stud dogs in our breeding program. We don't want to get short, stubby tails anymore than short necks or loins.

Eyes also are a concern as there were many small, slanted or almond shaped eyes. Not what our standard calls for - large it says! Several breeders got together after our National and discussed this issue. We all felt it came from the more slender heads- long and lean look that we are seeing more and more. The older more English type head with broader backskull DID have nice big, beautiful eyes, set out further on the head. It is far more pleasing to a breeder/judge than to find a little, squinty eye. It is a SIGHTHOUND, therefore the eye is IMPORTANT. It MUST be positioned correctly on the head for the dog to have full peripheral vision. There is need of an ample backskull not only for large brain capacity, but also for the proper set of eye. There are a lot of heads right now that really don't meet the standard. it is alsomuch prettier to have the larger, full, more expressive eye.

(Ch. Alcyon Argyle x Ch. Raybar's Angela, F.Ch.)

(Ch. Alcyon Whistle Stop x Ch. Alcyon Amanda)

Linebred Litter Whelped 9/11/88	Halmarque After A Fashion Halmarque After Glow Halmarque Time After Time Halmarque After Hours Halmarque After Dinner Mint

Watch for the LaMar - Afton kids in the ring in '89.
Congratulations to Renee Saiko for finishing Ch. Halmarque After Autumn in '87.

MARILYN REW 1213 Circle High Drive Burnsville, MN 55337 (612) 435-9749

TRI-STATE WHIPPET ASSOCIATION - August 20, 1988 - NPR

BARJE'S "VIXEN" OF SATUS, ARM	STYMIE'S CRIMSON "SATAN", ARM

Sire: Lyth Satus, ARM, ORC	Sire: Fox Run's Flyingbolt, LCM
Dam: Hi Horizon Halloween Queen	Dam: Regalstock's Cimmaron Amada
Birth: July 21, 1986	Birth: October 3, 1985
Red Fawn w/ Black Mask	Red Brindle w/ Striking White Flash on Chest

"Smokey" earned his Award of Racing Merit early in 1987 and his Oval Racing Championship early in 1988. Over the winter, Smokey will be trying his luck in the show ring. He is a blue brindle with a very easy-going personality.

"Smokey" and my son, Brett, are inseparable and when Smokey is running, Brett is there cheering him on.

	WATCH FOR US NEXT YEAR As our great-looking pup HARLEY DAVIDSON of WYNDSOR (Flyer of the Crackerjacks ARM, ORC, UICL FCh (Imp. Germany) x Dynasty of Wyndsor, ARM, ORC) begins racing as an adult, and we campaign our newly aquired racing star RINGDOVE QUAZAR, RCh. Many thanks to Harley's breeders Jean & Vince Balint, and Quazar's breeders Tony & Helena James.

SON OF A SAILOR from MIRAGE

Jolly Jack Tar of Wyndsor,
ARM, ORC, FCh, CC, CM x Knox Knoll Iron Maiden Mirage, LCM

At just 17 months, Sailor won this year's CONTINUUM AWARD at the Southern California "Turkey Run". This is awarded to the Whippet earning the highest combined score over four days of Lure Coursing. Sailor also congratulates his lit termates on their outstanding performances, easily earning their breeder SHARON CANALES the Breeder Cup for Whippets.

FLYAWAY RUBY MARIE, ALM

(Regalstock Panama Red, ARM x Flyaway Delisa's Delight, ARM, ORC)

What is an ALM title? "ALMOST!" Ruby needs only 2 points to complete her Oval Racing Championship, 5 points for her A.R.M. An excellent hunter, she's gotten her points & kill credits in the Open Field, and lacks only a 2nd placement for that title.... this is also all she needs to finish her FCh. Nevertheless, Ruby has done all we've ever asked of her, and given us 5 years of great fun.

Michael Palmer with Ruby and Bentley of Wyndsor, FCh. (Willoughby's littermate).

Michael Palmer and Kim Otero 4512 Sirius Avenue, Orange CA

Litter by Ch. Chatwig Chinook, FCh (Eng. Import) Due Jan. 25

Michael Palmer and Kim Otero 4512 Sirius Avenue, Orange CA

This year was an exciting and significant one for our group of versatile whippets and their owners. 1988 saw us gain AKC recognition as a club of record, our first Sanction B specialty match, and our first NAWRA race meets. Our club's leadership this year was provided by Si Simonsen. Next year, our activities will continue under the guidance of Mary Downing.

On the show scene, we hosted a specialty fun match in March. Judge Marilyn LaBrache Browne awarded BlSweepstakes to the young Surrey Hill's I'm No Angel. Basenji specialist Melody Russell assessed the regular classes, awarding BIM to Allerei's Copacabana and Best Puppy to Delacreme Keynote No Retreat. We were so delighted to have a big entry (over 45) for our very first Sanction B Match. Jane Ashby awarded Best in Sweepstakes to Jet Star's Rainbo End Valle Vue. Lorna Leinbach sorted through her regular classes and found her Best in Match in Allerei's Santa Paula, with Can.Ch.Strebor's Capella receiving Best Puppy honors. The next day, our trophy-supported entry at Sammamish K.C. was judged by the well-known Mrs. Joan Frailey. BOB went to the famous Ch. Legacy's the Heat is On. BOW and BOS went to Runner's Mink and Pearls and WD to Delacreme Keynote No Retreat. High Scoring Whippet was Am.Can.Ch. Chelsea Cayenne, with a score of 192.5 in Novice A. Congratulations to these winners.

Our NAWRA and NOTRA race meets were both dominated by the Ringdove whippets from B.C., with Ringdove's Quantock and Quorn proving an unbeatable combination. We were very pleased with the large entries in April (46 adults and twelve puppies in the NAWRA) and with the fortitude of those owners who ran in October under some very wet conditions. On the coursing scene, we hosted six ASFA trials and also this year, the ASFA Regional Invitational. It was an honor to host this prestige event, which was won by a greyhound. Several member-owned dogs moved up a grade in NOTRA and NAWRA this year.

In 1989, we will host two Sanction B matches, an AWC supported entry, and our usual lure trials, NAWRA, and NOTRA meets. We invite west coast fanciers to visit the northwest and take advantage of our events and hospitality. For information on upcoming events and entries, please contact secretary, Karen Bowers (206-847-8404) or president, Mary Downing (206-5429201).

New member-owned or co-owned title holders this year are many. American championships were attained by Ch. Allerei's Spencer for Hire, Ch. Allerei's Cabin Fever LCM, and Ch. Whimsey's Top Gun. New Canadian champions include Can.Ch. Surrey Hill's I'm No Angel, Can.Ch.Surrey Hill's Swing Time, Am.Can.Ch. Whimsey's Top Gun, Am.Can.Ch. Allerei's Ain't Misbehavin', Can.Ch. Killea's Day Bright, Can.Ch. Strebor's Capella, Can.Ch. Surrey Hill's My Man Godfrey, and Can.Ch. Surrey Hill's Safety Last. New Am.field champions include Allerei's Santa Paula, Arrow's Kalama Kandi and Surrey Hill's Girl Shy. New Can.F.Ch.'s include Kandi and Arrow's Kona Winds. A Can.CD was earned by Am.Can.Ch. Chelsea Cayenne. Shari Emrich and Kona Winds have had a terrific year, earning both his Am.Can. CD and his TD, as well as the running title. Shari is following in the footsteps of mom, Pat Younger, who has been busy adding the UKC CD and CDX titles to the already impressive string of Am.Can.Ch. Can.OTCH Rikki's Arrow, F.Ch. AM.CAN. UD.--surely one of the most titled whippets ever!! Arrow is closing in rapidly on his Am.OTCH title. We are proud of our multi-talented northwest dogs, winning on both sides of the border!