
INFORMATION ABOUT THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB
The first available records on The American Whippet Club activities go back to 1930 with a membership of less than 20. The early emphasis by the American Whippet Club was the operation of one major specialty show held in a location most convenient to the majority of Whippet owners living in the East. By the late 1950's the American Whippet Club began actively moving from an eastern organization towards recognizing the needs of the Whippet on a national, basis. During this period, the Board of Directors was increased from seven to nine members, and Board members included individuals living other than in the eastern portion of the U.S.A. The annual eastern specialty concept was expanded so there was an American Whippet Club specialty held in the East, Midwest, and on the West Coast. The Constitution and By-Laws were also slightly altered to better cover the constant increase of Whippet population and ownership in all parts of America.
Today, the American Whippet Club has over 500 members from around the world. The AWC is involved in educating new judges about the Whippet standard, in rescue, and in keeping members informed about health issues within the breed. The AWC also maintains a large archive of historical material on the Whippet.
The American Whippet Club is the national breed club for Whippets within the American Kennel Club. It promotes the showing, responsible breeding, obedience training and competition, lure coursing, and versatility of the whippet breed. Membership is open to anyone who 1) is in good standing with the American Kennel Club; 2) has owned a whippet for at least two years; and 3) subscribes to the purposes of the club. Two endorsements by AWC members in good standing are also required to apply. Members are expected to abide by the
which was adopted in 1996.
were last revised on May 23, 1993.
Anyone interested in joining should contact
Kay Nierengarten
AWC Membership Chair
5654 Chalstrom Drive
Saginaw, MN 55779 kay@northwindcatalog.com
A printable version of the AWC is available at:
Membership Application
The AWC puts on a National Specialty which is held in a different part of the country each year so that fanciers in all regions can have the opportunity to attend a National in their area. The National Specialty includes a Futurity event for puppies 18 months of age and younger. You must nominate a bitch while she is in whelp using the official in order to enter the puppies in the futurity.
AWC Futurity Bitch Nomination Form
In addition, the AWC sponsors six (Western, Midwest, Eastern, Southern, North Central, and South Central).
The AWC awards the producing titles of ROM (register of merit) and ROMX (register of merit excellent) to Whippets who have sired or produced exceptional numbers of bench champions, race or lure coursing champions. For complete requirements and application click
You may get a copy of the ROM application by emailing ROM director
Donna D. Lynch at ddlhamrya@aol.com
or you may download a
PDF formatted version of the ROM application.
(You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this file. You may a free copy of Adobe Reader.)
The AWC offers the Award of Versatility (A.V.) and Award of Versatility Excellent (A.V.X.) as well as the Ch. Award of Versatility (C.A.V.) and Ch. Award of Versatility Excellent (C.A.V.X) to living whippets of AWC members who have shown excellence in a variety of venues . Click to review the requirements and download a copy of the application.
The AWC is also involved in educating new judges about the Whippet standard, in rescue, and in keeping members informed about health issues within the breed. The AWC also maintains a large archive of historical material on the Whippet.
The American Whippet Club puts out a monthly newsletter, The Whippet News, to which anyone may subscribe. A one year subscription is $30.00. Contact the Newsletter Editor, Christine Hopperstad, at 130 34th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112cah@gte.net
Officers of the American Whippet Club for 2007 are:
President: |
Cindy Scott 3655 Cragwood Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80907 |
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Vice-President: |
Kay Nierengarten 5654 Chalstrom Drive Saginaw, MN 55779 kay@northwindcatalog.com |
Secretary: |
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Treasurer: |
David Samuelson
9468 Tyne Lane Iver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Membership: |
Kay Nierengarten 5654 Chalstrom Drive |
Board of Directors: |
Class of 2009: Dr. Connie Brunkow; Russell McFadden, Kay Nierengarten Class of 2010: Christine Hopperstad, Patience Renzulli, David Samuelson Class of 2011: Cindy Scott, Carolyn Mountan, Dr. Lisa Costello |
AKC Delegate: |
Donna Lynch(508) 636-0705 |
Education Coordinator: |
Denise Tatro d_tatro@sbcglobal.net |
Performance Director: |
Lisa Costello Lisa@mtncow.com |
AWC National Show Chair
Cindy Scott
719.594.9974 brookwood22@comcast.net
Regional Show Chairs
Please contact the regional show chair for permission to hold an AWC supported show in your region.
| Eastern Specialty Harriett Lee 434.295.4525 winsmith@embarqmail.com |
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| Midwest Specialty Pat Richey 330-735-2486 sprichey@yahoo.com |
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| North Central Specialty David Samuelson 651.454.4174 SamuelsonD@aol.com |
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| South Central Specialty Nancy Billups 806.381.0601 cloudnine@arn.net |
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| Southern Specialty David Howton 770.345.2120 drwhippet@aol.com |
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| Western Specialty Dianne Bowen 619.427.2982 Oxfordwip@sbcglobal.net |
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