Whippet

Whispers

Brought to you on behalf of The Whippet

Club of NSW Inc

Edition 2 of 2016

From the desk of the President…….

Our Indian summer has finally turned with a vengeance to winter but we were blessed to have the

great weather for our shows at Easter. And what a wonderful weekend it was! Our two judges, Mrs

Dianna Spavin (UK) and Mr Raymond Yurick from Canada presided over a great entry and

congratulations to all the winners. But of course no shows would have happened without our

incredibly hardworking and dedicated committee. Their commitment and passion is legendary and I

thank them from the bottom of my heart.

I also commend to you the committee decision to call for nomination of conformation judges from

the membership. The Club is not just the Committee – the Club is each and every member and your

views and opinions are so important to the successful functioning of the Club. This is just one way

that the Committee decided that the members could be better included.

Winter also means the education season and I would also like to invite you to come along to our two

events – Dogs on Show and the Sydney Dog Lovers Expo. Details are included elsewhere in this

newsletter but it is a chance to educate the public about our beautiful breed and about purebred

dogs in general. With the continued rise of the anti-dog lobby it is so very important that we use

every available opportunity to promote our best friends, our sport and the values of purebred versus

puppy mill.

Stay warm and remember - Whippets are the best hot water bottles but only if they leave space in

the bed for you!!

Toni McNeill

2015/2016 Office Bearers

President: Toni McNeill – toni.mcneill@gmail.com

Vice President: Greg Skene – shearwindwhippets@hotmail.com

Treasurer: Gavin Telford –gbt@bigpond.net.au

Secretary: Mrs Margot Quinn – whippetclubnsw@bigpond.com or karnabay@bigpond.com Show Secretary: Jenna McNeill –beauroi1@tpg.com.au Committee:

Molly Rule-Steele –taejaan1@bigpond.com Rebecca Kelly - beckelly74@gmail.com

Wendy Downing – wdowning@iinet.net.au Tony Maxwell – tonyden@iinet.net.au Denni Maxwell - releasethehounds@iinet.net.au

Michelle Broadley – whippeteers@bigpond.com

Rescue Officer: Kaz Cleave – kaz@bundoonwhippets.com

General Meetings 2016

Venue: Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs – Orchard Hills, NSW

Blaxland & Glenbrook 26 June 2016 – Postponed date to be advised via email

Dogs NSW Spring Fair 28 August 2016 (AGM in conjunction)

Please note dates may be subject to change – the appropriate notification will be sent to all members in the event that this may happen

Upcoming Events

Dogs NSW – ‘Dogs On Show’ Saturday 11th June 2016

Dog Lovers Expo 6th & 7th August 2016

Queensland Specialty Saturday 6th August 2016

Queensland Sighthound Association – Sunday 7th August 2016

Brisbane Royal Whippet Judging – Monday 8th August 2016

Calling for 2018 judge nominations

In order for all members to have the chance to nominate judges for our 2018 shows, the club is calling for nominations of potential candidates.

Please forward all suggestions to the Secretary Margot Quinn by 30th June 2016

All nominated judges will then be contacted for availability and a resume. This information will then

be forwarded to all financial members to vote on. Votes can either be emailed or posted to the Secretary by a date to be advised.

More details to follow once nominations are in.

Thank you so much to all the

wonderful sponsors of this years’

show for all the generous support!

2016 Specialty Show Results

Friday 25th March 2016 Judge: Mrs D Spavin (UK)

Best Exhibit in Show – Ch Gunnaryn Love And Affection – Dyer

R/Up Best Exhibit in Show – Ch Chakrata Mistress Matilda – Curran/Kramer

Challenge Dog – Ch Gunnaryn Packed With Love - Dyer

Reserve Challenge Dog – Ch Beauroi Blame It Onth Reign – McNeill

Challenge Bitch – Ch Gunnaryn Love And Affection - Dyer

Reserve Challenge Bitch – Ch Chakrata Mistress Matilda – Curran/Kramer

Best Baby Puppy in Show – Taejaan Alice In Chains (AI) – Rule Steele

Opposite Baby in Show – Bellendene Blue Jasper - Beasleigh

Best Minor Puppy in Show – Marissee Rcadia - Telford

Opposite Minor Puppy in Show – Bundoon Skyz The Limit – Kirkman/Comerford

Best Puppy in Show –Buffalo Ticket To Travel - Patterson

Opposite Puppy in Show –Buffalo Time Is A Traveller - Patterson

Best Junior in Show – Ch Gunnaryn Love And Affection - Dyer

Opposite Junior in Show – Ozrhode Celtic Simply Class - Comerford

Best Intermediate in Show – Ch Karnabay Fly Me To The Moon - Skene

Opposite Intermediate in Show – Calahorra Water Dragon - Slatyer

Best Aust Bred in Show – Ch Chakrata Mistress Matilda – Curran/Kramer

Opposite Aust Bred in Show – Ch Gunnaryn Packed With Love - Dyer

Best Open in Show – Ch Beauroi Blame It Onth Reign - McNeill

Opposite Open in Show – Sup Ch Nabihah Peppas Tigra - Patterson

Best Veteran in Show –NZ Ch, Ch Dachlah Silver Star - Skene

Opposite Veteran in Show – Sup Ch Byerley Longines – More & Griffiths

Best Neuter in Show – Ch Calahorra Sunset Boulavade - Carroll

Opposite Neuter in Show –Neut Ch Isilwane King Of The Plains – Foldi

Friday 25th March 2016 photos

Best Exhibit in Show Runner Up Best Exhibit in Show

Best Baby Puppy in Show Best Opp Baby Puppy in Show

Best Minor Puppy in Show Best Opp Minor Puppy in Show

Best Puppy in Show Best Opp Puppy in Show

Best Junior in Show Best Opp Junior in Show

Best Opp Intermediate in Show Best Intermediate in Show

Best Opp Australian Bred in Show Best Australian Bred in Show

Best Open in Show Best Opp Open in Show

Best Veteran in Show

Best Opp Neuter in Show Best Neuter in Show

Best Opp Veteran in Show

25th March 2016 Critique

Mrs D Spavin (UK)

Baby Puppy Dog 1st (1) BELLENDENE BLUE JASPER Blue of lovely breed type, ample bone ,neat feet, pleasing front ,makes a lovely shape when settled, sound mover. 2nd (5) TAEJAAN IS MAI TAI CROOKED Brindle boy a little flat in top line yet super front assembly good neck bone and substance, good quarters and sound. 3rd (3) TAEJAAN BLUE MY MIND (AI) another lovely baby pleasing head nice size and shape ample bone and neat feet .very promising ,all three will change places I am sure. Minor Puppy Dog 1st (11) BUNDOON SKYZ THE LIMIT Super puppy, would like a better top line but still very young , lovely head and expression, good neck ,bone and feet, mod quarters moved well behind and in profile just needs to settle in front. 2nd (13) BUFFALO TRAVELLING TOO Lovely breed type ,pleasing head ,excellent bone, quarters ,top line and underline , toed in slightly in front but good side gait and behind. 3rd (12) LAVUKA MAGIC MIKE Lovely shape just a shade too much for me at this age , balanced all through ,excellent neck and quarters, sound behind , needs to settle in front. Puppy Dog 1st (17) BUFFALO TYME IS A TRAVELLER Super shape and size, not overdone in any way good front and rear assembly with neat feet and good top line a shade close behind but super profile movement. 2nd (19) CALAHORRA FIDELIO Still a little leggy but lovely breed type and quality good neck and brisket , top line and quarters , needs to tighten on the move. 3rd (14) RIDGESETTER TRIBUTE just a shade flat in topline otherwise lovely shape and size super head and bone. Close decision, I liked all three for different reasons. Junior Dog 1st (21) OZRHODE CELTIC SIMPLY CLASS Lovely size and shape with good head and balanced body, good top line and well bent stifles, neat front and feet. 2nd (25) KANATI KING UNDER THE MOUNTAIN Another lovely size and sound mover, just falls away a little too steep otherwise balanced body with good brisket bone and feet well muscled quarters. 3rd (22) ARCON THE EAGLE HAS LANDED AT GUNARRYN (IMP NZ) Although well up to size makes a nice shape with good front and rear assembly, well ribbed up just a little too much of him for me. Intermediate Dog 1st (28) CALAHORRA WATER DRAGON nice clean outline with deep brisket, good neck and pleasing topline, moderate quarters moved soundly. 2nd (27) MOONWIND O FOR GOLD Balanced body with pleasing head and good front, moderate quarters showed well just preferred movement of winner.

Australian Bred Dog 1st (30) CH GUNARRYN PACKED WITH LOVE super dog, full of quality, makes a lovely shape and very sound. Good masculine head without coarseness, balanced body, found him difficult to fault . Pleased to award him dog challenge. 2nd (36) CH TAEJAAN RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS (AI) Another lovely breed type balanced outline good head proportions neat front and feet deep brisket good quarters showed well 3rd (32) CH KARNABAY JIMMY CHOO Loved his size and profile movement pleasing head with good ribs neck and quarters just toed in a little in front. Open Dog 1st (40) CH BEAUROI BLAME IT ON TH REIGN Love his size and shape and soundness could be a little more masculine ,super profile movement and very balanced throughout ,pleased to award him Reserve Challenge . 2nd (43) CH TAEJAAN SET FIRE TO THE RAIN (AI) Lovely breed type ,good bone and substance ,deep brisket and well developed quarters , preferred size of winner . 3rd (41) CH BYERLEY DIESEL Not as positive on move as winner but lovely shape deep brisket good quarters bone and feet a pleasing head I really liked all three but all different. Veteran Dog 1st (45) CH BYERLEY LONGINES pleasing head , neat elbows and good depth of body , a little down on front pasterns, good quarters ,sound mover and shown in good condition. Neuter Dog 1st (46) NEUT CH ISILWANE KING OF THE PLAINS Well up to size but good all round dog, pleasing outline ,good front and feet , good masculine head ,well ribbed back , strong loin ,sound mover . 2nd (48) CH MOONWIND BARYSHNIKOV pleasing shape, deep brisket good topline ribs showed well. 3rd (47) ADSTAFF RED EMPORER Good breed type and front assembly, correct topline, a shade straight behind, shown in good condition and sound Baby Bitch 1st (52) TAEJAAN ALICE IN CHAINS (AI) Sweet head 5 months puppy lovely shape sound mover excellent quarters, plenty of neck and good ribbing for age, Best Baby in Show. 2nd (49) TAEJAAN IM IN CHAINS (AI) bigger mould but lovely sound honest puppy excellent front and rear assembly showed and moved well. 3rd (54) MERRIROSE TINSEL IN A TWIST 12 weeks old and showed like a veteran lovely head and balanced body good bone and substance for age , very promising. Minor Puppy Bitch 1st (62) MARISEE RCADIA super puppy lovely front and feet, lovely clean outline good quarters showed and moved well. Best Minor Puppy in Show. 2nd (61) BUFFALO PASSPORT TO TRAVEL Another lovely quality bitch sweet head straight front with neat feet, well developed quarters ,showed and moved well. 3rd (59) BUNDOON SKY FALL Really loved this puppy but threw her front around on the move ,once she settles I'm sure she will do well, lovely size and outline, sweet head ,good front assembly .

Puppy Bitch 1st (66) BUFFALO TICKET TO TRAVEL although just needs to settle on the move found her difficult to fault. Feminine head, lovely front, bone and substance ,good topline and quarters , showed well . Best Puppy in Show. Was pleased to hear later that both puppy dog and bitch were brother and sister. 2nd (64) ISILWANE WHIRLWIND ROMANCE Sweet feminine head preferred front assembly of winner, good neck, lovely topline, excellent quarters, showed and moved well. 3rd (63) BYERLEY VOGUE Lovely baby and close decision between 2 and 3 , super outline, bone and tight feet, Good topline and quarters spoiled herself when standing for my placings, if she had stood as well as she did for her critique could have changed places. Junior Bitch 1st (70) CH GUNARRYN LOVE AND AFFECTION Parti brindle .I loved this bitch she stood out in a very strong class, lovely head , super front and rear angulation ,correct size and clean outline ,showed and moved well ,hard to fault pleased to award her Best Junior and Best in Show . Was delighted to find out both CC winners were brother and sister. 2nd (74) CALAHORRA MISS SERENADE Super bitch , lovely shape and quality ,feminine head ,correct front assembly ,neat well knuckled feet . Clean neck into well placed shoulders and topline, good quarters , close decision. 3rd (69) RIDGESETTER SUMMER LOVING All three were very close, sweet head front ribbing strong loin and quarters showed and moved well. Intermediate Bitch 1st (91) CH KARNABAY FLY ME TO THE MOON Fawn honest bitch feminine head neat ears good straight front enough neck pleasing topline and ribs, clean underline and well bent stifles . Best Intermediate in Show. 2nd (77) PARNEW THIS IS WHAT WE DO Lovely breed type , a shade loaded over the shoulders , good feet and bone with clean outline , good front and rear pasterns , sound free mover . 3rd (80) BONNYMEAD AUTUMN CLOUD Lovely young bitch, close decision , made a lovely outline, feminine head , well knuckled feet , good brisket and quarters . Australian Bred Bitch 1st (96) CH CHAKRATA MISTRES MATILDA Super class, lovely shape and profile movement, sweetest of heads, lovely front and brisket, good topline and quarters, showed well. Best Aussie Bred in Show. 2nd (102) CH TAEJAAN WALKING ON AIR Another super bitch , lovely head , front and tight feet, good bone and ribbing, correct topline, neat hocks, showed well. 3rd (105) CH SHEARWIND SILVER SECRET All 3 could change places , feminine head , super neck, balanced body, strong hocks , showed well and in lovely condition. Open Bitch 1st (108) SUP CH NABIHAH PEPPAS TIGRA Fawn ,super honest bitch , lovely quality head , neat ears, straight front , clean outline , lovely topline and quarters , showed well. 2nd (113) CH MEILANDINA LA DE DA Brindle bitch who stood over a lot of ground , pleasing head with lovely knuckled feet and strong bone, good straight rear pasterns, elbows could have been tighter , lovely topline and quarters , showed and handled well. 3rd (121) CH TAEJAAN SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS Super size, a shade flat in topline otherwise hard to fault, shown in super condition and moved well especially in profile.

Veteran Bitch 1st (123) CH & NZ CH FACHLAH SILVER STAR 10yrs Young, very sound free mover, lovely shape with super front and rear assembly. Good bone, feet . Best Veteran in Show. 2nd (122) SUP CH BAUROI SUMMER REIGN Lovely show girl who moved well, good head with excellent neck, lovely body and shown in hard condition. Neuter Bitch 1st (124) CH CALAHORRA SUNSET BOULEVARDE Lovely breed type, sweet head and expression, good neck, ribs and depth of body, balanced front and rear assembly, showed well. Best Neuter in Show

2016 Specialty Show Results

Sunday 27th March 2016 Judge: Mr R Yurick (Canada)

Best Exhibit in Show – Ch Taejaan Walking On Air – Turay/Rule-Steele

R/Up Best Exhibit in Show – Ch Twyborn Innocence (Imp Swe) - Greenwood

Challenge Dog – Ch Twyborn Innocence (Imp Swe) - Greenwood

Reserve Challenge Dog – Ch Beauroi Blame It Onth Reign – T & J McNeill

Challenge Bitch – Ch Taejaan Walking On Air – Turay/Rule-Steele

Reserve Challenge Bitch – Ch Taejaan Splendor In The Grass – Rule-Steele

Best Baby Puppy in Show – Taejaan Alice In Chains (AI) – Rule-Steele

Opposite Baby in Show – Beauroi A Story Worth Telling – T & J McNeill

Best Minor Puppy in Show –Buffalo Travelling Too - Patterson

Opposite Minor Puppy in Show – Kiahridge Betty Boop - Gallo

Best Puppy in Show – Byerley Estee Lauder – More & Griffiths

Opposite Puppy in Show – Taejaan I C Fire I C Rain – Rule-Steele

Best Junior in Show – Ch Gunarryn Love And Affection - Dyer

Opposite Junior in Show – Ozrhode Celtic Simply Class - Comerford

Best Intermediate in Show – Ridgesetter Follow The Dream - Cleave

Opposite Intermediate in Show – Ch Rorystar Napolean - Comerford

Best Australian Bred in Show – Ch Taejaan Walking On Air – Turay/Rule-Steele

Opposite Australian Bred in Show –Ch Taejaan Rendevous In Paris – Rule-Steele

Best Open in Show –Ch Twyborn Innocence (Imp Swe) - Greenwood

Opposite Open in Show – Ch Taejaan Splendor In The Grass – Rule-Steele

Best Veteran in Show – Sup Ch Beauroi Summer Reign – T & J McNeill

Opposite Veteran in Show – Ch Isilwane Jolly Roger - Barrenger

Best Neuter in Show – Ch Calahorra Sunset Boulevard - Carroll

Opposite Neuter in Show – Neut Ch Isilwane King Of The Plains – Foldi

2016 Specialty Sunday Photos

Best Exhibit in Show R/Up Best Exhibit in Show

Best Baby Puppy in Show Best Opp Baby Puppy in Show

Best Minor Puppy in Show Best Opp Minor Puppy in Show

Best Puppy in Show Best Opp Puppy in Show

Best Junior in Show Best Opp Junior in Show

Best Intermediate in Show Best Opp Intermediate in Show

Best Australian Bred in Show Best Opp Australian Bred in Show

Best Open in Show Best Opp Open in Show

Dogs On Show 2016

The club would like to invite all its members to join us on our stand at the 2016 Dogs on Show

exhibition

When: 11th June 2016

Where: Bill Spilstead Complex of Canine affairs

Time: 9am onwards

If you would like to join us or are able to volunteer some time on our stand, please contact the

secretary Margot Quinn karnabay@bigpond.com

Best Veteran in Show Best Opp Veteran in Show

Best Neuter in Show Best Opp Neuter in Show

25th March 2016 Critique – Judge

Mr R Yurick (Canada)

When I received the email to inquire about my availability to judge your specialty and then again to

let me know I won the vote, I was overcome with joy. No greater honour can be bestowed on a

breeder judge than the privilege to judge the breed they are so passionate about. I will take great

pride in boasting that one of my first appointments aboard was for your splendid Specialty. I would

like to take this opportunity to thank the members of The Whippet Club of NSW for this bucket list

assignment. Thank you to an incredible Show Committee for hosting me and putting on a

tremendous event that drew a beautiful entry from near and far. Thank you all for the tremendous

experience and the most enjoyable day.

For me Form plus Function equals Type; a Whippet’s type is two parts; their unique silhouette (a

combination of smooth continuous curves coming together to create a dog of medium/moderate

size that possesses great balance and symmetry, power, agility, athleticism and elegance) and their

ability to cover ground with a minimum amount of effort (open, easy and effortless side gait). Other

important breed specific attributes I place in high regard are a large and dark oval eye, strong under

jaw, proper front fill, a strong sloping pastern, correct length of leg in balance with body depth and

overall length, well let down/short strong hocks. ALL EXTREMES to be faulted, basically anything that

throws off the harmonious balance of a moderate well-made dog. In a large quality entry as this was,

it literally came down to fine points in the end of many of the large classes to separate my

placements. It was a privilege to judge such a lovely entry, a responsibility I did not take lightly and

thank all the exhibitors and owners for coming out and spending a day of celebrating the Whippet

breed with me.

Every assignment for me is a learning experience and this quality entry gave me so much to assess

and evaluate. I love your size (height) in both sexes, in North America our size puts boys at the top of

the standard and male whippets are starting to look like a separate breed. I appreciate your

dedication to preserving shape, lovely curves not overdone. Your hock length is beautiful, short and

strong, very evident in the number of wonderful movers from the side. Areas some may wish to

watch , but not reflected in the whole entry are , eye shape and size , ear placement and type of

leather, fronts set on to far forward , poor pasterns and feet . I truly embraced the entire entry for

the differences in style and influences the Australian Whippet had to offer compared to a North

American style Whippet I am use to.

Baby Puppy Dog

A wonderful class of baby dogs, so much promise

1st Exhibiter number 4 BEAUROI A STORY WORTH TELLING

Correct make and shape, lovely type of dog love his pretty face, very easy on his legs

2nd Exhibiter number 1 BELLENDENE BLUE JASPER

Wonderful shape, correct rise, nice length of rib, good head details, excellent proportions, easy on

his legs

3rd Exhibitor number 9 BELLENDENE WHITBY JET

Perfect match to my second place dog, all the same wonderful qualities

Minor Puppy Dog

My 3 place getters in this class had matching outlines, final decisions were made on leg usage

1st Exhibiter number 12 BUFFALO TRAVELLING TOO – BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW

Love his shape, bone and size, correct rise over loin and finish to croup, good front fill, wonderful

balance front to rear , short hocks, easy on his legs

2nd Exhibiter number 11 LAVUKA MAGIC MIKE

Same strong qualities as the first dog, correct ears and nice eye , would like to see a little smoother

through transitions, efficient use of legs

3rd Exhibiter number 10 BUNDOON SKYZ THE LIMIT

Again a wonderful type of dog , bit straighter in upper arm and shoulder, lovely length and size ,

beautiful headed, big side gait, slightly off balance.

Puppy Dog

3 well-proportioned dogs with great outlines, winner of this class excelled in the head department

1st Exhibiter number 18 TAEJAAN I C FIRE I C RAIN

Beautiful balance , lovely clean smooth lines , deep long ribcage, easy and efficient on his legs, lovely

headed ; eyes, ears and under jaw, good front fill, really nice dog

2nd Exhibiter number 16 BYERLEY FIFTH AVENUE

Lovely shape, easy on his legs, could go away a little wider behind , wonderful pasterns, great front

fill , balanced front to rear angulation , short hocks

3rd Exhibiter 17 BUFFALO TYME IS A TRAVELLER

Excellent outline but he needs to grow into his shape (body up) lovely eye shape and strong head,

efficient use of legs

Junior Dog

3 dogs of different styles but all very strong movers , easy and agile on their feet

1st Exhibiter 21 OZRHODE CELTIC SIMPLY CLASS

Wonderful overall balance, smooth lines, long deep rib cage, strong loin, he uses his legs very well ,

masculine and elegant at the same time, good front fill, excellent head construction , a little more

neck and a shorter hock would take him to next level

2nd Exhibiter 23 DREAMWORX ON A MISSION

Beautiful side gait , shorter coupled body style and moderate angulation front and rear, could use a

better return of upper arm and better feet

3rd Exhibiter 24 CH ZATINI SEXX ON FIRE

3rd style of dog is as extreme as I allow but excels in a wonderful silhouette , smooth clean lines,

great front fill , strong head details, very good moving dog, little less rear angulation and better

return of upper arm would improve his balance

Intermediate Dog

3 moderate masculine dogs with wonderful underlines. Winner of this class has amazing foot timing

and open , easy side gait

1st Exhibiter 30 CH RORYSTAR NAPOLEON

Lovely type and size dog, love his balance and proportions, smooth clean curves, masculine strong

head details, great on his legs

2nd Exhibiter 27 MOONWIND Q FOR GOLD

Beautiful shape ,long rib cage ,curvy underline , nice bone , good pasterns ,easy on his legs , great

balance and moderation

3rd Exhibiter 29 CH ISILWANE MY HAPPINESS

Lovely shape once again , smooth clean lines, moderate both ends, good bone, lovely croup , his rise

starts in the right place good front fill, balanced easy side gait

Australian Bred Dog

An excellent class , the 3 placements are well made dogs , moderate , balanced , masculine with

excellent heads

1st Exhibiter 40 CH TAEJAAN RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS (AI)

A Stallion of a dog, beautiful head , great balance , excellent pasterns and feet, long deep rib cage,

rise over loin starts in the right place, easy on his legs

2nd Exhibiter 32 CH KARNABAY JIMMY CHOO

Beautiful shape, lovely head ,correct length and proper proportions, beautiful feet exceptional on his

legs

3rd Exhibiter 33 CH GUNARRYN PACKED WITH LOVE

Beautiful shape, good long rib cage, correct loin and croup, well balanced , lovely head but could

have better ears, beautiful on the move

Open Dog

A beautiful class where both the CC Dog and reserve CC Dog came from , the 5 dogs that placed

excelled in masculine elegance, so very hard to truly accomplish. Outstanding Size, Shape ,

Proportion with wonderful strong head details. Winner of this class and the CC has the most eye

pleasing side gait , open , easy , absolutely effortless

1st Exhibiter 43 CH TWYBORN INNOCENSE (IMP SWE) – DOG CC – RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW

Outstanding in all area that make a whippet a whippet for me , Form plus Function equals this curvy,

elegant , athlete

2nd Exhibiter 44 CH BEAUROI BLAME IT ON THE REIGN – RESERVE DOG CC

Masculine elegance, lovely shape , correct croup , great length and depth of rib cage, lovely

underline, nice pasterns ,decent feet , stunning face , good front fill, could use a better return of

upper arm and slightly more bend behind, but easy and efficient on his legs , a dog of excellent style

and quality

3rd Exhibiter 47 CH TAEJAAN SET FIRE TO THE RAIN (AI)

Another exceptional masculine sleek athlete , well made , excellent balance, Beautiful shape, lovely

head , great eye colour for a dilute , wonderful on his legs

Veteran Dog

CH ISILWANE JOLLY ROGER

Handsome old boy, well made, wonderful balance , shape and proportion , excellent on his legs

Neuter Dog

1st Exhibiter 53 NEUT CH ISILWANE KING OF THE PLAINS

Lovely type of dog, great length of loin and ribcage , nice finish to crop , good bone, strong head

details , moves well

2nd Exhibiter 54 ADSTAFF RED EMPEROR

Lovely shape could use better return of upper arm and lay back, easy mover

3rd Exhibiter 55 CH MOONWIND BARISHNIKOV

Great shape and good mover

Challenge Dog Exhibitor 43 out of open class

My Dog CC line up was wonderful, for the most part there silhouettes were all very similar, some

with slightly more rise than the others, they all were good balanced movers. The 2 dogs that won my

heart in open class ended up the victors of the day

Baby Puppy Bitch

Wow , what a beautiful baby bitch class , so many well made lovely puppies

1st Exhibiter 59 TAEJAAN ALICE IN CHAINS (AI) – BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW

If I could put her in my suitcase I would have taken her home, beautiful puppy, lovely balance and

symmetry , smooth clean curvy lines, feminine head and very easy and open on her legs, exceptional

foot timing for her age , so much promise

2nd Exhibiter 61 MERRIROSE TINSEL IN A TWIST

Next 2 puppies very similar in style, beautiful balance , lovely shape, they need to grow into their

legs, pretty faces and great attitudes , nice movers

3rd Exhibiter 62 BEAUROI WORTH A PRETTY PENNY

Same wonderful qualities as puppy above

Minor Puppy Bitch

3 young bitches , moderate and waiting to bloom. Winner of this class excelled in foot timing and

ease of movement

1st Exhibiter 67 KIAHRIDGE BETTY BOOP

Moderate , well made just needing finish that comes with age , wonderful on her legs

2nd Exhibiter 66 BUNDOON SKY FALL

Similar in style to first bitch, a little short through the croup , lovely loin, great length of leg , easy on

her legs, could use better return of upper arm

3rd Exhibiter 71 ISILWANE TOMB RAIDER

Beautiful on her legs, a little more rear than front angle, great pasterns and short hocks, she needs

to grow into shape but plenty of potential

Puppy Bitch

3 bitches of very similar style and silhouettes, winner of this class was very well put together for her

age

1st Exhibiter 74 BYERLEY ESTEE LAUDER – BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Wonderful shape, proper proportion and very balanced, beautiful return of upper arm and lay back

of shoulder, smooth outline, easy on her legs , could be a little cleaner coming and going, lovely

feminine head, great bitch

2nd Exhibiter 72 BYERLEY VOGUE

Very similar in overall qualities as the first place bitch, just needs time to body up, easy on the move

3rd Exhibiter 75 JORDEAUX PURE ILLUSION

More moderate then the first 2 bitches, still wonderful shape and a balanced easy mover.

Junior Bitch

Wow, truly outstanding class as a whole , several quality bitches fell out of the ribbons at the end ,

but not for lack of merit , just lack of ribbons. My 5 place getters excelled in balance , proportion ,

elegant athletic shape , well made fronts , short hocks , easy effortless side gait , strong feminine

head quality.

1st Exhibiter 79 CH GUNARRYN LOVE AND AFFECTION – BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW

My first two bitch’s fit together perfectly they go around the ring so effortlessly, true form translates

into function. Well made seamless construction, the beauty of moderation and balance, very athletic

remaining feminine and elegant, wonderful front assembly , lovely headed, I can’t say more on how

much quality they have

2nd Exhibiter 78 RIDGESETTER SUMMER LOVING

See above , same excellent qualities , first place bitch was a little smoother through the transitions

3rd Exhibiter 77 OZRHODE CELTIC SIMPLY LOVING

Great bitch , well made , strong fronted , balanced rear , lovely underline , short hocks, good head

details, wonderful mover

Intermediate Bitch

Another strong class, my 5 placements fell into 2 different styles but all 5 bitches have strong

qualities , the winner of this class screamed feminine and has exceptional S curves

1st Exhibiter 88 RIDGESETTER FOLLOW THE DREAM – BEST INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW

Just beautiful and feminine , smooth lines lovely loin , deep long rib cage, classic underline,

exceptional on the go, quality head piece

2nd Exhibiter 89 BONNYMEAD AUTUMN CLOUD

Well made , balanced , lovely size and shape , great mover

3rd Exhibiter 98 TAEJAAN LUST IN LONDON (AI)

My style of bitch, she looks like something I could have bred myself, beautiful through the neck and

shoulder. long ribcage, good return of upper arm , lovely loin ,could use shorter hocks to give her

better driving ability , lovely headed

Australian Bred Bitch

OMG beautiful class of bitches the quality just kept pouring in my ring , one of the hardest class to

evaluate all day

1st Exhibiter 112 CH TAEJAAN WALKING ON AIR – BITCH CC – BEST IN SHOW

Beautiful , beautiful , beautiful , seamless one piece construction , clean curvy lines, exceptional

silhouette , perfect front assembly , arch of neck , smooth laid back shoulder , correct return of

upper arm, deep long rib cage, awesome front fill, classic underline , strong loin into a wonderful

crop, balanced well bent moderate rear angulation, short strong hocks , classic head construction ,

beautiful expression , correct ear and eye , strong under jaw, powerful athletic, elegant ,easy , open ,

effortless side gait. Form and function equals success

2nd Exhibiter 103 SUP CH GOODWILL SOUL SISTER

Very similar to my first place bitch, one of the hardest decision I have had to make that day. Same

amazing qualities as above.

3rd Exhibitor 106 CH CHAKRATA MISTRESS MATILDA

Fits together perfectly with first and second place bitch’s, long deep ribcage ,great loin and finish to

croup, lovely on the go, strong short hocks , great feet, moves slightly to close behind and could use

a little more neck , lovely feminine head details , excellent bitch

Open Bitch

The final beautiful class of the day , again another outstanding 5 placements all excelling in deep

classic underlines, moderate balanced angulation front and rear , feminine, elegant head pieces and

easy movers , the winner of this class excelled in foot timing and a lovely length of loin

1st Exhibitor 133 CH TAEJAAN SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS – RESERVE BITCH CC

Lovely silhouette , balance and proportion, smooth laid back shoulder , correct return of upper arm,

deep long rib cage, awesome front fill, classic underline , strong loin into a wonderful crop, balanced

well bent moderate rear angulation, short strong hocks , classic head construction , wonderful foot

timing , open , easy side gait

2nd Exhibitor 127 CH BEAUROI THIS DIAMOND SPARKLES

Beautiful and elegant , excellent front assembly , neck , shoulder , front fill , leg length , pasterns and

feet. Shorter coupled in loin and crop , a shorter hock and more bend in stifle would relate into

greater rear drive, her incredible head and expression pushed her into 2nd place, quality bitch

3rd Exhibitor 130 CH TAEJAAN IT STARTED WITH A KISS (AI)

Lovely lines , exactly the same qualities as the second place bitch , a little higher on leg,

Excellent type

Veteran Bitch

1st Exhibitor 135 SUP CH BEAUROI SUMMER REIGN – BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Beautiful bitch , long rib cage , lovely loin and croup, deep classic underline ,beautiful head ,easy on

her legs , good pasterns and feet

Neuter Bitch

1st Exhibitor 137 CH CALAHORRA SUNSET BOULEVARDE - BEST NEUTER IN SHOW

Both similar in shape ,deep rib cage, ,smooth pretty lines ,could use better return of upper arm, a

little more length through the croup and loin, nice head detail

2nd as above

Challenge Bitch exhibitor 112 out of Australian bred class

My bitch CC line up was over the top in quality, getting down to 2 was difficult. Wow what

Outstanding bitches is all I could think about, in the end the 2 bitches with the most similar outlines

and incredible open easy side gait won the day.

My Best in Speciality Bitch I think she could be shown anywhere in the world and do extremely well,

she can only be labelled true classic quality from the tip of her nose to her tail

My Runner Up Specialty Dog excelled in masculine elegance, and amazing effortless side gait,

2 things I believe need to be awarded

Thank you again to everyone for your splendid hospitality and spending the day with me and

allowing me to enjoy your wonderful whippets, truly an honour.

Thank you to Jenna, Toni and Margot for all your help organizing my Australian adventure, I had an

amazing time touring and judging. Hopefully I'll be back soon!

Thank you,

Raymond Yurick

5 Minutes with…………

Name: Margot Quinn State you live in? NSW Involvement in the dog world: Breeder, Exhibitor and Secretary of The Whippet Club of NSW

1. What year did you begin in dogs and what was the breed?

My grandmother showed Corgi (Pembroke) and Shetland Sheepdogs under the Nzami prefix for many

years and I would attend dog shows with her, this is where my love for purebred dogs began.

2. If you could change one thing at dog shows what would it be?

Indoor area in Sydney and for world peace!!

3. When and where are you the happiest?

When I am at home with my family and dogs

4. Complete this sentence: Life just wouldn’t be the same without????

Whippet kisses!

5. Since you have been in dogs, what is your most memorable moment? There is many, but the one that stands out the most is when my homebred boy, Ch Karnabay Jimmy Choo was awarded BIS Specialty in QLD in 2013

6. Who has been your biggest influence in the dog show world?

I would have to say it would be Terry Crowley and Ian Doherty but I also have the Comerford’s to thank for

starting me out in Whippets.

7. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what are the 3 things you would want with you?

Bagel’s with vegemite and butter from Pattison’s Patterisie, Yorkshire English Breakfast Tea and an endless

supply of clean knickers!

8. What are your 3 favourite dog shows?

Whippet Club of NSW Specialty, Victorian Specialty and the Sydney Royal

9. Do you think there are too many dog shows?

Yes, definitely!

10. What’s your favourite saying?

Cool ya jets!

Meet the Andrew’s

I have been asked to write about the story of our two Calahorra Whippets .

Our story began in 2011 when after years of owning many assorted breeds of pet dogs ...we

had the great and good fortune of acquiring our first Whippet Calahorra Lunchtime Legend .

Fondly known as Willy in our family and anyone who has the good fortune to meet and know

him.

So there we where …...one adorable pup at 14 weeks with a very uncoordinated and

inexperienced beginner at Obedience school . We went to class as I wanted to train him to be

a well behaved pet. From the moment we went to lessons I was hooked. I can honestly say I

was blessed to have and still have some fantastic mentors in our training career and of course

admit this was the only reason for our continued achievements in the Obedience ring . Plus a

lot of grit determination on my side.

Willy was brilliant always but used to occasionally in his second year of life "nick off" and

run and run ...people would laugh in amazement at his speed while my heart broke…..

sometimes it would take over an hour to catch him! Of course he always completely

disrupted the whole class as all the dogs were only focused on this crazy dog, with his

weeping human desperately trying to stop him zooming about like a F1-11 jet plane ! The

very last time he did it, it was a very hot day and he ran till he collapsed into my arms and

nearly died from heat exhaustion! He spent a week in hospital and came out with a whole

new attitude.

My darling Willy passed through CCD quickly and Novice with the ease of a showman . We

were always met with friendly but amused surprise from most judges which in the Obedience

world has grown into fond respect and continued interest. Everyone has always been so kind

and encouraging at every level .We were blissfully unaware of the next chapter in our

training life that was about to begin. My Husband Nigel wanted his own dog . We had shared

Willy as an "only child". He was such a great support to me as my coach during the week

when I wasn’t under instruction from our mentors and I really think Nigel wanted to train his

own dog. We were both old worn out Dressage riders and Nige was a good rider and I knew

he would be a good dog trainer.

So along came our second darling Calahorra The Rockford Peaches ...she was 5 months old

and was looking for a home as she hadn’t worked out in her show career as her ears had the

occasional habit of sticking up like a jack Rabbit! Wendy her breeder knew we would be an

ideal and loving home for her ... So here we were.Willy was 2 years old and doing well in his

training and now there were two!!

Nige and Peaches are a strong team. They began and never looked back. Peaches is devoted

to him and is smart, smart, smart! They zoomed through CCD and Novice, getting their

Novice Title at Bermagui in February and will be competing in Open level very soon .

Willy acquired his Open Title in February as well and is training for UD. I always joked that

Nigel and Peaches would over take us and you know I bet they will! But not for lack of

trying!!

We are approached at every competition by people that are amazed that we are doing

Obedience with Whippets and how clever must we be ! We just reply they are just dogs (of

course the most beautiful and clever dogs we know) but to us they are no different from a

training point of view and we wouldn’t ever have another breed .We are also very keen

walkers and daily we are stopped by the public In awe of their beauty, impeccable behaviour

while we sit and enjoy a coffee or meal and their strength of character.

We often joke that we should wear T shirts with Whippet PR on them! We continue to train

and strive for the top in obedience and we both know our wonderful two will make it .

Obedience training is a challenge with any dog but why not do it with the most beautiful dog

in the world!

Vicki Andrew

WHIPPET CLUB OF QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

SATURDAY, 6TH August 2016 DOGS QLD GROUNDS, KING AVENUE, DURACK

Breed Classes: 1(a), 2(a), 3(a), 4(a), 5(a), 10(a), 11(a), 12(a)

Veterans to compete for Challenge 18(a) Neuter

Property Classes: Best Head (Dog), Best Head (Bitch), Best Gait, Brace, Breeders Team *Adult Handlers to be judged at lunch Break*

Entries to: Ruth Cook, PO Box 1435, Mudgeeraba, Qld, 4213

Online Entries: www.showmanager.com.au (Please include a 3 generation pedigree either by show manager or

Email to whippetclubqld@gmail.com) Closing Date: Friday 15th July, 2016

Enquiries: Julie Jenkins 07 3284 9847/0408007036 (6-9pm Only) Email: whippetclubqld@gmail.com Show Day Contact: 0408 007 036

Entry Fees: $15.00 Members; $20.00 Non-Members; $10.00 Baby Puppies & Property Classes $10.00 each

Catalogue: $10.00 each (will include 3 generation pedigree of all exhibits) Cheques made payable to: Whippet Club of Qld

JUDGES

Mrs Barbara Ruth Smith (Sweden) Kennel IM Blueskies

All Breed Classes & General Specials

Mr Andrew Brown (Qld) Property Classes

Judging: Commences at 9.00am with Property Classes

Breed Classes to follow Warm up your winter in Queensland with two championship shows featuring international judges and Whippet Breed judging at the RNA.

Queensland Sight Hound Association Show on Sunday 7th Judge: Gerard Jipping (Netherlands) and Royal National Show (EKKA) on Monday 8th

Judge: Tatjana Urek (Slovenia). Camping is available on the Dogs Qld grounds and plenty of dog-friendly accommodation is close by.

In the next edition……………

Lure Coursing Report Rescue Report ‘Dogs on Show’ Report

Winter is on the way so if you are in need of some warm coats for your beloved Whippets

please feel free to contact Secretary Margot Quinn

karnabay@bigpond.com to check out the club’s supply of coats for sale

Do you have an interesting article or news you would like to share with the members???

Then please email Jenna McNeill at

beauroi1@tpg.com.au for it to feature in the next club newsletter.