2004 American Whippet Club Whippet Annual
Pages 202 through 225
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How does a smart Whippet guarantee that she gets the “bunny” at the end of the course?
Why just take it with you! Simple.
Dallas picked up the bag and carried it all the way around the course with her.
She won her course and picked up her second 5 point major in the process.
This running demon finished her AKC Field Championship in just 8 trials.
Barchet . . .
Time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more
When you share it with someone special.
Ch. Barchet Singular Sensation, ROMX*
shown here at 12...
The majority of stud dogs are big winners in the breed ring. Jordan was never an enormous show dog... either winning or out of the ribbons... he was just different. But that was tolerable. He finished, is my constant companion and my spirit... and Those Eyes... oh Those Eyes...
We have been extremely fortunate to have the accomplishments that we have had with thorough pedigree selection and with a firm conviction to line breed. In addition to the pleasure of the first-rate friends Gail and Jenny Boyd (Ableaim) and Tad Brooks and Joseph Hurt (Meisterhaus), who have mutual devotion toward the breed and are eager to persist.
Jordan has been bred only 16 times, 3 were repeats, some were superior and some were not - that’s life. BUT SOMETIMES IT IS GOOD TO BE DIFFERENT...
www.barchetwhippets.com
Linda Johnson
5135 Rabbit Farm Road, Loganville, GA 30052 (770)466-1049
*ROMX qualified
Meisterhaus ~ Our Beginning...
Ch. Ripshin’s Kissed By An Angel, ROM
Top 10 Whippet in 1998
We toast Sara for being our foundation in this incredible breed.
We would also like to acknowledge all of our friends, the co-owners and handlers
who have made our journey meaningful.
Sara’s Champions to date:
Sired by: Ch. Barchet Singular Sensation, ROMX
| Ch. Meisterhaus Guardian Angel | Ch. Meisterhaus The King & I |
| Ch. Meisterhaus Angel In Disguise | Ch. Meisterhaus Camelot |
| Ch. Meisterhaus Rebellious Angel | Ch. Meisterhaus Evita |
Sired by: Ch. Rhode Paved With Gold, ROM
Ch. Meisterhaus Whispa JP Goldenrule
Bred by: Thomas Kirstein & Jenny Pierce Ripshin Whippets 5156 Highway 11 West Rogersville, TN (423)272-5061 |
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Owned by: A. Tad Brooks Joseph A. Hurt Meisterhaus PO Box 3194, Louisville, KY 40201 (502)741-1500 www.meisterhaus.com |
Meisterhaus ~ Our Future...
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Cammie would like to congratulate his sire, Jordan (Ch. Barchet Singular Sensation, ROMX), on acquiring his ROMX. Cammie applauds his dam on acquiring her ROM, too. Thanks to our dear friends Linda Johnson and Deb Schatzley for being our guides over the years. We also must say how incredible it is having Carol Shurman near us and knowing that the whippet fancy is happy to see her back in the ring after so many years! |
Bred by: Thomas Kirstein & Jenny Pierce Ripshin Whippets 5156 Highway 11 West Rogersville, TN (423)272-5061 |
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Owned by: A. Tad Brooks Joseph A. Hurt Meisterhaus PO Box 3194, Louisville, KY 40201 (502)741-1500 www.meisterhaus.com |
Ch. Whippoorwill Sidekick
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(Ch. Bohem Circus Runaway x Ch. Whippoorwill Double Delight)
Glimmer is pictured winning the Breed under breeder judge Joetta Melton. She finished 2004 by going BOB the last four times she was shown. This exciting young bitch will be selectively specialed in 2005. Glimmer is always breeder/owner handled.
Breeder/Owner Barbara L. Henderson, VMD 16200 Burtons Ln., Laurel MD 20707 Whippoorwill@erols.com (301) 490-6598 |
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Co-breeder/Owner Juanita Irvin 9705 53rd Avenue College Park MD 20740 |
Ch. Whippoorwill Bohem Glimmer
Breeder/Owner Barbara L. Henderson, VMD 16200 Burtons Ln., Laurel MD 20707 Whippoorwill@erols.com (301) 490-6598 |
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Co-owner Bo Bengtson |
(Ch. Hardknott Maestro of Bohem x Ch. Whippoorwill Double Delight)
Whelped 30 October 2003
Breeder-judge Claire Newcombe Pennyworth)
At just 8 months of age, Josephine is shown winning a 4-point major at her fourth show
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Josephine wrapped up her puppy class career with back-to-back wins as the Best of Breed Puppy at the Catonsville Kennel Club Shows with a Puppy Hound Group 2 win under judge Nancy Dougherty on October 8th and a Puppy Hound Group 1 on October 9th.
Josephine is shown winning Puppy Hound Group 1 under judge Dr. Vandra Huber |
Josephine is always owner-handled by her owner or breeder/co-owner.
Thank you, Barbara, for Josephine, as well as your unwavering support, mentoring and friendship!
Co - Owned and Show by. Barbara L. Henderson, VMD (Whippoorwill)
Bred by: Dr. Henderson & Juanita Irvin
Owned, Loved, Conditioned and Occasionally Shown by:
Annie L. Andrews - 6019 Crupper Place, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 (703)815-2236
Ch. Kokopelli’s Piper Mirage
(Ch. Wildfire’s Special Effects x Kokopelli Piper in Paris)
The fabulous PJ had a whirlwind career, finishing in just eight shows with 5 majors, shown by Mary Dukes! She then produced two litters of stunning puppies, is now happily retired, much-adored, and living a life of luxury! Following in their Mama’s illustrious footsteps, here are two of PJ’s gorgeous girls...
Delacreme Kokopelli Visage
Elegant & curvy, Visa is my major-pointed |
Kokopelli’s Kahlua Kiss
Wild child LuLu is a study in perfectly poised pizzazz! |
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Kokopelli Whippets ~ Deb Martino (928)567-2410 ourwhippet@commspeed.net |
Health testing at the 2004 AWC National Specialty in Greenville, North Carolina, was well attended by Whippet owners. A total of 241 Whippets were examined. In the CERF (eye) clinic, 101 Whippets were examined. BAER hearing testing was again offered with the The Whippet Health Foundation subsidizing a portion of the per dog cost. Dr. Susanne Hughes conducted the BAER tests. Eighty-seven Whippets were tested. The BAER (brainstem auditory evoked response) test is a one-time only test to definitively determine if your dog can hear. The test usually takes 10-15 minutes and sedation is not necessary. Test results are confidential. It is very important for everyone to have their Whippets BAER tested, particularly animals used for breeding. It is possible for a dog to be deaf in one ear and appear to have normal hearing. Deafness is not common in the breed, however a number of Whippets have been reported with deafness in one or both ears. To learn more about deafness in dogs and cats, including a list of testing sites, go to:
http://www.lsu.edu/deafness/deaf.htm
A complete cardiac screening clinic was offered at the 2004 National Specialty conducted by Dr. Rebecca Stepien and Dr. Virginia Luis-Fuentes. A total of 53 Whippets had the complete screening and in addition 12 were ausculted only. The cardiac clinic was subsidized by the Whippet Health Foundation. Dr. Stepien’s report follows:
65 dogs were screened during the AWC National Specialty in Greensboro, North Carolina in April, 2004. Of these 65 dogs, 12 underwent auscultation only, and 53 had auscultation results, an electrocardiogram (ECG) and an echocardio-gram recorded. This report is to summarize some of the early results of this testing. The results presented pertain to the 53 dogs that had both auscultation and echocardiogram recorded. These results are preliminary only and may change as more inform-ation is acquired and analyzed.
What was the purpose of the cardiac screening?
Many whippet owners are aware that their dogs have a heart murmur. In many cases, the dog is healthy and never shows any signs of cardiac disease. These murmurs may represent ejection murmurs (also called flow murmurs or athletic murmurs) and are the sound of blood rushing through a normal heart. Mitral valve (MV) insufficiency (a disorder of one of the left sided valves in which the valve thickens and does not close properly, leading to MV leakage) has also been documented in whippets. MV insufficiency may cause a heart murmur that is difficult to differentiate from ejection murmurs. The purpose of this screening event was to examine a group of healthy dogs at a large show to determine how many of the dogs have harmless “ejection” murmurs and how many have MV murmurs, and whether simple auscultation is adequate to differentiate the two conditions.
Who were these dogs?
Twenty six dogs in the study were male and 27 dogs were female. Most dogs were described as being in “good” condition (53%), 26% were considered to be “pet-level” athletes, 17% were considered to be in “top athletic” condition and 4% were considered to be non-athletic. No dogs had overt signs of heart disease. The average weight was 14 kg (31 lbs), but ranged from 8.6 kg (19 lbs) to 19 kg (42 lbs). The average age was 4.5 years, but as could be expected in a show population, most were young (75% were under 6 years old).
How many had murmurs?
In this narrow population, most dogs (>90%) had heart murmurs detected. More than half of the dogs had murmurs thought to be ejection murmurs, and about 1/3 had murmurs thought to be typical of mitral insufficiency.
How many had abnormal valvular echocardiographic findings?
Echocardiographic findings were categorized as mitral insufficiency, tricuspid insufficiency (leakage of the valve on the right side of the heart) and abnormalities of the MV apparatus (abnormal valve appearance). About 2/3 of the dogs were noted to have one or more MV abnormalities; most but not all MV anatomic abnormalities were associated with valvular insufficiency. A few dogs had only tricuspid insufficiency and many of the dogs had with MV also had TV insufficiency noted by color-flow Doppler.
Could we differentiate mitral murmurs from ejection murmurs?
Auscultation was able to “pick up” mitral insufficiency much more reliably if the insufficiency jet was moderate to severe. Mild grades of insufficiency were more difficult to differentiate from ejection murmurs in these healthy and athletic dogs.
What does it all mean?
Overview of the heart conditions under discussion:
1. Ejection murmurs (also called “athletic” or “flow” murmurs) are the sound of blood passing through normal valves. Ejection murmurs are most commonly heard in thin, athletic animals with large hearts. They can be a normal finding in a healthy animal, but may be confused with murmurs caused by heart diseases such as aortic stenosis or mitral insufficiency. Ejection murmurs are characteristically heard best at the left heart base, and their intensity may vary with the heart rate. They can be heard at any age.
2. Mitral murmurs (also called mitral regurgitation or insufficiency murmurs) are the sound of blood leaking backward through a mitral valve that does not close properly. The changes seen on the valve include thickening and improper/incomplete closure and are due to age-related degeneration of the valve. Dogs may have mitral murmurs and mitral insufficiency for years before showing any signs of heart disease, so overall good health does not indicate whether a murmur is indicative of valve disease or an ejection murmur. Mitral insufficiency murmurs are characteristically heart best over the left apex of the heart.
Mitral insufficiency due to degenerative valvular changes is a common disease of middle-aged to older dogs and as such, may be a disease of aging in whippets much as it is in other breeds. In contrast, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are subject to an earlier onset of valvular changes peculiar to the breed, and this tendency is thought to be inherited.
3. Ejection murmurs may be detected in animals with other cardiac diseases including mitral insufficiency. Therefore, an animal diagnosed with an ejection murmur at one auscultation may also have or develop mitral disease.
4. Small amounts of valvular insufficiency may be noted by Doppler examination on both mitral and tricuspid valve. If trace insufficiency is not associated with overt anatomic abnormalities of the valve, it may indicate very early disease or be a normal variation in healthy dogs. Other factors used to decide the importance of small amounts of valvular insufficiency include cardiac chamber size, the presence of changes in heart rhythm and presence of clinical signs of heart disease (including exercise intolerance, easy fatigue, cough, difficulty breathing or fainting). In healthy dogs, the importance of small amounts of valvular insufficiency remains unclear and the presence of these findings should not be overemphasized.
A few words about the population:
The population screened this year was a young and healthy population of dogs, many of which were involved in some level of athletic competition. The high proportion of dogs with murmurs may be due to the prime body condition and athletic training of these animals and the proportion of whippets in the general population with ejection murmurs or mitral insufficiency cannot be deduced from this year’s information. In addition, the young age of most of these dogs may have an effect on the findings of a disease (MV insufficiency) commonly thought to be associated with aging.
Importance of this year’s findings:
This year’s findings indicate that many whippets have heart murmurs, and that many of these heart murmurs are not associated with echocardiographic abnormalities of the mitral or tricuspid valve. However, some healthy dogs do have evidence of moderate to severe MV insufficiency, and it is unclear from a study performed at a single point in time whether the MV disease noted is a disease of aging or may have an inherited component.
It is too early in the information-gathering process to make any recommendations regarding breeding in animals noted to have valvular abnormalities in this study. In many cases, it is unclear whether mild changes noted represent a developing process or normal variation in the population.
Future plans:
1. Healthy dogs with noted valvular changes should be monitored over time to document whether their changes progress or remain static. This will involve repeated echocardiograms of affected animals.
A wider population needs to be included in the screening process, including older dogs and non-athletic dogs.
Our research group continues to work with the Whippet Health Foundation to develop screening programs and acquire more information regarding the cardiac status of whippets as a breed. Watch for future events – we look forward to having you and your dog included in future studies.
We are grateful to all those individuals that have donated to the Whippet Health Foundation. Those donations will help us do further investigation into Whippet cardiac health as well as continue to subsidize owners expense for health testing at the National Specialties.
Mary Beth Arthur, President
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2004 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mary Beth Arthur, President Cora Miller, Vice President Lisa Costello, Treasurer Diane Laratta, Secretary Connie Austin |
Connie Brunkow 19644 Henning Road Danville, IL 61834 217-431-8972 cbrunkow@dacc.edu Mrs. Pat Dresser Cathy Gaidos Dr. Asa Mays Class of 2005 Class of 2006 Class of 2007 |
Fanfare and Rusalka had a pleasant ride in 2004
The four “Driving Litter” Champions
(Ch. Fanfare’s Custom Cruiser x Am. Can. Ch. Riverchase Andante)
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Ch. Rusalka Fanfare Royal Mile
Lexi completed her title with two 5 point majors, including Best of Winners, Best Opposite over nationally top-ranked specials at St. Croix Valley - American Whippet Club North Central Specialty Weekend. |
Ch. Fanfare Rusalka Victory Lap
Tory won her first major at the Chicago Whippet Club Specialty and went on to a 5 point major and Best of Winners at the AWC Midwest Specialty Cluster in Canfield, Ohio. |
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Ch. Fanfare Rusalka Roadmaster, TRP, DPC
After completing his bench championship Chrome took off on a successful racing career. Chrome is loved and co-owned by Mary O’Flaherty and Bob Bohanek. Thank you, Mary and Bob! |
Ch. Rusalka Fanfare Thunder Road Stanley was awarded five, four, and three point majors. Stanley and owner Karen Clinton are proving to be an excellent obedience and agility team. Thank you to Karen and family! |
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Shelley Kruger, Fanfare ~ Breeders/Co-owners/Handlers ~ Jennifer Beach-Buda, Rusalka
Rusalka |
Rusalka Colors On The Wind
(DC Sporting Fields Jazz Fest F. Ch. x Ch. Rusalka New Fortune)
Winston is an outstanding youngster from our 2004 litter of three handsome
male puppies by Rory out of Tiernan. We are most pleased with his quality.
Fanfare Rusalka Chateau Margaux
(Ch. Poppy Hills Cast No Shadow x Ch. Leyenda’s Wish Upon A Star)
Our lovely Margo was awarded Best Puppy at the American Whippet Club North
Central Specialty. We feel Margo is a quality individual from an outstanding litter.
Margo was bred by and is co-owned with Shelley Kruger.
Rusalka Whippets • Jennifer Beach-Buda • 3251 Sky Ridge Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
515-987-4505 www.rusalkahounds.com whippets@rusalkahounds.com
Halmarque 2004
Halmarque San Antonio and Halmarque Nancy Drew are the cover dogs for Pet Prints
2005 Whippet Calendar. Special thanks to Laurie Erickson, the world’s best photographer.
Select Ch. Halmarque Saratoga, FCh “Aurora” Finished!! With 3 big majors! MBIF Halmarque Santa Cruz, FCh, TRP, OTR “Caesar” Won two 5-point majors this year; needs 2 points to finish Halmarque Santa Clara, FCh, OTR “Clara” Earned her OTR title BIF Halmarque Go Ask Alice, FCh, TRP, OTR “Alice” In her first year, she is ranked in TOP TWENTY ASFA, won a BIF; earned ARX points and finished her OTR title Halmarque Ready, Set, Go “J.J.” Placed in Specialty Open class and competes in NOTRA BIF Halmarque Nancy Drew, TRP “Nancy Drew” Earned more ARX points! Wildhearts Card Trick, FCh “Trixie” Finished her ASFA FCh Halmarque |
Saratoga Whippets
Select Ch. Halmarque Saratoga, FCh
(Ch. Plumcreek Come Fly With Me x Halmarque Up-Sa Daisy, LCM)
Aurora finished her championship with three major wins in top competition.
Litter planned for 2005.
Rebecca Corley
13760 80th Street, Hastings, MN 55033 (651)436-6970 becky@rcorley.net
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